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Charming original oil depicting a European water front village.

1980s Maitland Smith Large Greyhounds Oil Painting after Maude Earl (English 1864-1943). The portrait showcases the two dogs posing on a country...

17th C Neapolitan School Painting Oil Canvas Old Master Mola Giovanni Battista . Circa 1600’s important Painting Oil on Canvas painting of a boy with a bird, in original Hand carved...

Superb original "bath Tub" style US Subway film poster for You Only Live Twice, starring Sean Connery in the fifth James Bond film. One of the most sought-after designs for the title...

This beautiful Painting titled “The Wren Song” by English Artist Alan M Hunt, early Twentieth Century. Complete with its original modern frame. Signed l...

A very fine French 18th-19th century oil on canvas portrait of a posing lady with flowers, after Jean-Marc Nattier (1685-1766) within an ornate gilt wood carved frame, circa 1800. ...

Vintage Framed L 'Opera Signed Silk Scarf By Erte A Beautiful Piece of Wall Art to Start or Add to an Already Existing High End Luxurious Collection. L'Opera, depicting two ladies, ...

Vintage Persian Baktiari Oriental rug, Room size A vintage Baktiari oriental rug, size 10'0" x 10'0", circa 1940. This handsome hand-woven geometric rug features a central medalli...

Tefillin Bag Textile bag stunningly embroidered with flower scrolling overlooking an ocean in gold colored thread on both sides. Center of embroidery features a soaring phoenix with ...

Whimsical print on canvas by noted artist and textile designer Angelo Testa. Large print depicting dogs and other biomorphic shaped animals.

Winter Landscape Snow Scene Country Road Painting Oil on Canvas Framed Argnegger . Late 19th-early 20th century winter landscape / snow scene, by...

Original oil on canvas laid on board, coastal scene with vibrant sunset. Signed and dated AW, 1918. Artist: Albert Wang (b. Horsens 1864, d. Hellerup 1930) Condition: May benefit from surface cleaning. Minor retouches. Please refer to professional photos to clearly understand finish, details, condition, etc. With over 37 years of experience selling European antiques, our brick-and-mortar storefront, Round Top Ranch...

A finely embroidered silk civil rank badge panel framed in a wood frame circa late Qing dynasty 19th century. The square rank badge is known in Chinese as ...

Wonderful first-year-of-release country-of-origin French film poster for François Truffaut's New Wave classic Jules et Jim (Jules and Jim) starring Jeanne Moreau, Oskar Werner & Henr...

Large Impressionist oil painting on canvas Signed R. Blum. Beautifully executed antique impressionist oil painting on canvas signed R. Blum. This lovely large oil painting possibly d...

We adore Georges Allard's artwork that features on this original first-year-of-release French film poster for Steve McQueen classic The Cincinnati Kid. Comfortably, in our opinion, ...

Exquisite Japanese contemporary framed oshie wall decorative art piece, recreating a famous painting from Meiji period featuring a Japanese dancer holding a net with cherry blossom ...

A lovely antique oil on linen painting from Spanish Colonial period late 18th-early 19th century. In the style of Classic Cuzco School, the painting depic...

A Fine Italian 19th Century Oil Painting on Canvas "La Madonna della Seggiola" after Raphael (Raffaello Sanzio da Urbino 1483-1520). The circular painted canvas depicting a seated Madonna holding an infant Jesus Christ next to a child Saint John the Baptist, all within a massive carved two-tone gilt wood, gilt-patinated and gesso frame, which is identical to the frame on Raphael's original artwork. This painting is a 19th Century copy of Raphael's Madonna della Seggiola painted in 1514 and currently exhibited and part of the permanent collection at the Palazzo Pitti, Galleria Palatina, Florence, Italy. The bodies of the Virgin, Christ, and the boy Baptist fill the whole picture. The tender, natural looking embrace of the Mother and Child, and the harmonious grouping of the figures in the round, have made this one of Raphael's most popular Madonnas. The isolated chair leg is reminiscent of papal furniture, which has led to the assumption that Leo X himself commissioned the painting. Circa: 1890-1900. Subject: Religious painting Painting diameter: 28 inches (71.1 cm) Frame height: 55 1/8 inches (140 cm) Frame width: 46 inches (116.8 cm) Frame depth: 5 1/8 inches (13 cm) Raffaello Sanzio da Urbino (Italian, March 28 or April 6, 1483 - April 6, 1520), known as Raphael, was an Italian painter and architect of the High Renaissance. His work is admired for its clarity of form, ease of composition, and visual achievement of the Neoplatonic ideal of human grandeur. Together with Michelangelo and Leonardo da Vinci, he forms the traditional trinity of great masters of that period. Raphael was enormously productive, running an unusually large workshop and, despite his death at 37, leaving a large body of work. Many of his works are found in the Vatican Palace, where the frescoed Raphael Rooms were the central, and the largest, work of his career. The best known work is The School of Athens in the Vatican Stanza della Segnatura. After his early years in Rome much of his work was executed by his workshop from his drawings, with considerable loss of quality. He was extremely influential in his lifetime, though outside Rome his work was mostly known from his collaborative printmaking. After his death, the influence of his great rival Michelangelo was more widespread until the 18th and 19th centuries, when Raphael's more serene and harmonious qualities were again regarded as the highest models. His career falls naturally into three phases and three styles, first described by Giorgio Vasari: his early years in Umbria, then a period of about four years (1504–1508) absorbing the artistic traditions of Florence, followed by his last hectic and triumphant twelve years in Rome, working for two Popes and their close associates. Raphael was born in the small but artistically significant central Italian city of Urbino in the Marche region, where his father Giovanni Santi was court painter to the Duke. The reputation of the court had been established by Federico III da Montefeltro, a highly successful condottiere who had been created Duke of Urbino by the Pope - Urbino formed part of the Papal States - and who died the year before Raphael was born. The emphasis of Federico's court was rather more literary than artistic, but Giovanni Santi was a poet of sorts as well as a painter, and had written a rhymed chronicle of the life of Federico, and both wrote the texts and produced the decor for masque-like court entertainments. His poem to Federico shows him as keen to show awareness of the most advanced North Italian painters, and Early Netherlandish artists as well. In the very small court of Urbino he was probably more integrated into the central circle of the ruling family than most court painters. Federico was succeeded by his son Guidobaldo da Montefeltro, who married Elisabetta Gonzaga, daughter of the ruler of Mantua, the most brilliant of the smaller Italian courts for both music and the visual arts. Under them, the court continued as a centre for literary culture. Growing up in the circle of this small court gave Raphael the excellent manners and social skills stressed by Vasari. Court life in Urbino at just after this period was to become set as the model of the virtues of the Italian humanist court through Baldassare Castiglione's depiction of it in his classic work The Book of the Courtier, published in 1528. Castiglione moved to Urbino in 1504, when Raphael was no longer based there but frequently visited, and they became good friends. He became close to other regular visitors to the court: Pietro Bibbiena and Pietro Bembo, both later cardinals, were already becoming well known as writers, and would be in Rome during Raphael's period there. Raphael mixed easily in the highest circles throughout his life, one of the factors that tended to give a misleading impression of effortlessness to his career. He did not receive a full humanistic education however; it is unclear how easily he read Latin. Early Life and Works His mother Màgia died in 1491 when Raphael was eight, followed on August 1, 1494 by his father, who had already remarried. Raphael was thus orphaned at eleven; his formal guardian became his only paternal uncle Bartolomeo, a priest, who subsequently engaged in litigation with his stepmother. He probably continued to live with his stepmother when not staying as an apprentice with a master. He had already shown talent, according to Vasari, who says that Raphael had been "a great help to his father". A self-portrait drawing from his teenage years shows his precocity. His father's workshop continued and, probably together with his stepmother, Raphael evidently played a part in managing it from a very early age. In Urbino, he came into contact with the works of Paolo Uccello, previously the court painter (d. 1475), and Luca Signorelli, who until 1498 was based in nearby Città di Castello. According to Vasari, his father placed him in the workshop of the Umbrian master Pietro Perugino as an apprentice "despite the tears of his mother". The evidence of an apprenticeship comes only from Vasari and another source, and has been disputed—eight was very early for an apprenticeship to begin. An alternative theory is that he received at least some training from Timoteo Viti, who acted as court painter in Urbino from 1495.Most modern historians agree that Raphael at least worked as an assistant to Perugino from around 1500; the influence of Perugino on Raphael's early work is very clear: "probably no other pupil of genius has ever absorbed so much of his master's teaching as Raphael did", according to Wölfflin. Vasari wrote that it was impossible to distinguish between their hands at this period, but many modern art historians claim to do better and detect his hand in specific areas of works by Perugino or his workshop. Apart from stylistic closeness, their techniques are very similar as well, for example having paint applied thickly, using an oil varnish medium, in shadows and darker garments, but very thinly on flesh areas. An excess of resin in the varnish often causes cracking of areas of paint in the works of both masters. The Perugino workshop was active in both Perugia and Florence, perhaps maintaining two permanent branches. Raphael is described as a "master", that is to say fully trained, in December 1500. His first documented work was the Baronci altarpiece for the church of Saint Nicholas of Tolentino in Città di Castello, a town halfway between Perugia and Urbino. Evangelista da Pian di Meleto, who had worked for his father, was also named in the commission. It was commissioned in 1500 and finished in 1501; now only some cut sections and a preparatory drawing remain. In the following years he painted works for other churches there, including the Mond Crucifixion (about 1503) and the Brera Wedding of the Virgin (1504), and for Perugia, such as the Oddi Altarpiece. He very probably also visited Florence in this period. These are large works, some in fresco, where Raphael confidently marshals his compositions in the somewhat static style of Perugino. He also painted many small and exquisite cabinet paintings in these years, probably mostly for the connoisseurs in the Urbino court, like the Three Graces and St. Michael, and he began to paint Madonnas and portraits. In 1502 he went to Siena at the invitation of another pupil of Perugino, Pinturicchio, "being a friend of Raphael and knowing him to be a draughtsman of the highest quality" to help with the cartoons, and very likely the designs, for a fresco series in the Piccolomini Library in Siena Cathedral. He was evidently already much in demand even at this early stage in his career. Influence of Florence Raphael led a "nomadic" life, working in various centres in Northern Italy, but spent a good deal of time in Florence, perhaps from about 1504. Although there is traditional reference to a "Florentine period...

The very rare first-year-of-release country-of-origin US 6 Sheet Film Poster for 60s classic Cool Hand Luke. Featuring a wonderful close-up of Paul Newman, this poster certainly does...

A finely embroidered silk civil rank badge panel presented in a giltwood frame circa mid-late 19th century. The square rank badge is known in Chinese ...

1953 romantic comedy starring Marilyn Monroe, Lauren Bacall and Betty Grable. Models Schatze (Bacall), Pola (Monroe) and Loco (Grable) come up with a scheme to get themselves rich hu...

In the most technical sense of the word, "Suzani," in Central Asia and Iran, means needle and is used to describe this type of needlework, but to most people, such as decorators or c...

In the most technical sense of the word, ""Suzani,"" in Central Asia and Iran, means needle and is used to describe this type of needlework, but to most people, such as decorators or...

Very rare, Souls in Pawn 1940, original vintage theatrical linen backed one-sheet movie poster in very good condition. (one sheet; measures 28" x 42") Souls in Pawn, the 1940 Mel...

Article: Wall rug varia set Decade: 1970s Origin: Germany Producer: VORWERK, the design was attributed to VERNER PANTON by QUITTENBAUM AUCTION HOUSE Munich, 143B - Design ...

An extraordinary early 20th century Persian Mohtashem Kashan silk room size rug highlighted by a light green field. Measures: 8'4'' x 11'5''.

Antique Chinese Art Deco Rug, Room size, circa 1920. A one-of-a-kind antique Chinese Art deco oriental carpet, hand-knotted with medium thi...

Handmade Vintage from the 1960s Materials: wool, cotton Sustainable, upcycled Turkish rug Christmas stocking made from hand-woven rug fragments. Width: 13 inches Height: 17 inches ...

Signed Oil on Canvas by Jean Hubert Gautier (1872-1930). Nice heavy impasto technique of a classic french riverscape. The composition includes heavy clouds with a basilica in the bac...

A large intermediate size Caucasian rug from the early 20th century Measures: 5'2'' x 9'4''. Antique Caucasian rugs from the Shirvan district village are still considered one of th...

Based in Chicago, IL, contemporary artist Michael Thompson creates unique kites, collages and mixed media works assembled from material fragments of past and present collected in his...

1970s Jaime Parlade designer hand painting "Walking Horse" oil on canvas horse.

Roman De Tirtoff, also known as Erte, Art Deco framed silk scarf titled, “The Nile”. Framed in a very complimentary gloss black lacquered wood frame....

Hand-sewed rice straw art by ARKO. Title: Composition Allargando This is one of the series named "Composition XX" Her works have the feelings of ...

Original oil painting of boat in harbor in the style of Bernard Buffet.

Marvellous and good size work of theater art. In the pre-television and pre-movie Arts and Crafts era much more was communicated via stage performers and via drawings and paintings. This naive style painting, in an artistic manner shows us some of the most recognizable of human emotions. Also because most people (circa 1900) could not yet read, clowns and mime players were some of the most important story tellers using body and facial expressions only. Most of them were so good at what they did that, even without words, everyone knew exactly what they were communicating. 'Floating in the air' and against the dark background these mime or clown masks...

A fine and large 19th century oil on canvas after Bartolomé Esteban Murrillo's (Spanish, 1617-1682) "Beggar Boys Playing Dice" (The original work by Murillo was painted in 1675). The impressive artwork depicts two young boys playing dice while another eats a piece of fruit as his dog watches on., within an ornate gildwood and gesso frame bearing a label from the faming company Bigelow & Jordan. The original work by Murillo is currently at the Alte Pinakothek Museum in Munich, Germany. The present work is signed: L. Rüber. Circa: Munich, Late 19th Century. Bartolomé Esteban Murillo (born late December 1617, baptized January 1, 1618 – April 3, 1682) was a Spanish Baroque painter. Although he is best known for his religious works, Murillo also produced a considerable number of paintings of contemporary women and children. These lively, realist portraits of flower girls, street urchins, and beggars constitute an extensive and appealing record of the everyday life of his times. Murillo was born to Gaspar Esteban and María Pérez Murillo. He may have been born in Seville or in Pilas, a smaller Andalusian town. It is clear that he was baptized in Seville in 1618, the youngest son in a family of fourteen. His father was a barber and surgeon. His parents died when Murillo was still very young, and the artist was largely brought up by his aunt and uncle. Murillo began his art studies under Juan del Castillo in Seville. There he became familiar with Flemish painting and the "Treatise on Sacred Images" of Molanus (Ian van der Meulen or Molano). The great commercial importance of Seville at the time ensured that he was subject to influences from other regions. His first works were influenced by Zurbarán, Jusepe de Ribera and Alonzo Cano, and he shared their strongly realist approach. As his painting developed, his more important works evolved towards the polished style that suited the bourgeois and aristocratic tastes of the time, demonstrated especially in his Roman Catholic religious works. In 1642, at the age of 26, he moved to Madrid, where he most likely became familiar with the work of Velázquez, and would have seen the work of Venetian and Flemish masters in the royal collections; the rich colors and softly modeled forms of his subsequent work suggest these influences. In 1645 he returned to Seville and married Beatriz Cabrera y Villalobos, with whom he eventually had eleven children. In that year, he painted eleven canvases for the convent of St. Francisco el Grande in Seville. These works depicting the miracles of Franciscan saints vary between the Zurbaránesque tenebrism of the Ecstasy of St Francis and a softly luminous style (as in Death of St Clare...

Superb and exceptionally rare giant 1960s American Circus advertising poster. We simply adore the striking imagery of trapeze acrobats against a bold yellow background. A stunning poster with plenty of wow factor. Originally folded (as issued) this poster has been professionally linen-backed with touch-up to the fold-lines. It is sized a whopping 82 x 82 inches (86 x 86 inches including the linen-backing) and will be sent rolled (unframed). Year 1960s Poster Type US 6 Sheet...

Get Carter 1971 UK Quad Quotes style film movie poster The very rare UK quotes style quad film poster for 70s gritty Michael Caine thriller Get Carter. Fantastic fluorescent daygl...

Early 19th Century Swedish folk painted wall decoration depicting flowers and plants, painted on re-purposed home spun cloth, in wonderful blues, golds and grey tones.

French, 20th century. A vintage French Blue and White Toile De Jouy Framed Designer Fabric Panel. Showcasing traditional French figures parading horses, hot air balloons, buildings ...

19th Century Neoclassical Spanish Large Genre Painting attr. Stunning oil painting on a large-scale canvas features a Gypsy musician serenading a group of nobility, including elaborately dressed ladies. The scene takes place in a romanticized garden setting on an early evening. The background is adorned with colonnades, statues and additional people. This Spanish painting has distinctive characteristics of French and Italian influence of the Baroque and Neoclassical periods. The brilliant artist has mastered the perfect use of chiaroscuro, the interplay of light and dark. The subject and masterful technique indicates it was created by the hand of Jose Jimenez Aranda...

Outstanding Tom Chantrell artwork for “Dracula A.D.1972” makes this country-of-origin first-year-of-release, UK Quad film poster from 1972, a real favourite for many Hammer poster co...

- Handspun and handwoven wool, henna dye, oil paint, small size - 2022 - Unique piece - Framing by Laetitia Verchere - Edition of 10. Dimensions: 11.8 x 11.8 in // 30 x 30 cm.

A very fine Italian 17th century oval oil on canvas "Head of Christ Crowned with Thorns" Circle of Pierre Mignard (French, 1612-1695) within...

1970s Jaime Parlade designer hand painting "Tiger" oil on canvas.

We love this original first-year-of-release country-of-origin 1941 US 1 Sheet film poster for musical bonanza You'll Never get Rich starring Fred Astaire and Rita Hayworth. A lovely ...

Cool period 1980's dramatic macrame art wall hanging tryptic signed Tate 1985. Each piece features seven repeating wrapped cylinders, with hair like wool tops and bottoms. Al three ...

Painted linen canvas representing a toucan perched on its branch, on a foliage and gold background. Contemporary French work. Dimensions: H 220 x L 120 cm Reference: LS60301260A ...

Charming design by Roeder features on this original East German film poster for Funny Girl starring Barbra Streisand and Omar Sharif. This original vintage movie poster is professio...

First the fragment has been hand backed on a linen fabric, then stretched over a wooden stretcher and finished with a wooden frame. Late 19th C. Kaitag, Daghestan. Ready to go on a w...

Wonderful country-of-origin first-year-of-release US 1 Sheet film poster for 'The Man With the Golden Arm'. Iconic Saul Bass artwork. Highly collectible. The Man With the Golden A...

Handmade Vintage from the 1960s Materials: wool, cotton Sustainable, upcycled Turkish rug Christmas stocking made from hand-woven rug fragments. Width: 13 inches Height: 17 inches ...

Professionally Framed Ikat Fragment, Uzbekistan, Early 20th C. It has been hand backed on linen and stretched over a stretcher , and finished with the wo...

A French framed needlepoint tapestry from the 19th century, with ribbon and floral motifs. Set inside a simple yet elegant gilded frame with matting and gilt rim, this lovely horizon...

Suzani, a Central Asian term for a specific type of needlework, is also the broader name for the hugely popular decorative pieces of textile that feature this needlework in vivid col...

Wonderful 1820's needlepoint by 12 year-old Ellen Roberts (American, b. 1817 - ?) of New York with flower boarder and quote: Count that day lost whose low descending sun. ...

Painted canvas representing a peacock, a monkey and three birds on a floral background. Work of contemporary French artists. Dimensions: H 160 x W 100 cm Reference: LS6131675Y We...

Fantastic early re-release French Grande film poster for Howard Hawks classic 1930s gangster flick Scarface starring Paul Muni and features an early appearance of Boris Karloff. In...