Gold Leaf Drawings

Female Nude Study - Drawing by Gerda Akesson, Circa 1950s. Stunning nude drawing by Gerda Akesson (1909-1992). Gerda Akesson was a Swedish artist, drawer and painter, and was the wife of famous Danish ceramicist Axel Salto. The drawing was created using a combination of pencil, charcoal, and sanguine (red chalk). The overall pose of the model is very graceful, with beautiful proportions. Moreover, the blend of tones created by the use of pencil, charcoal, and sanguine produces striking contrasts and fine details. Note : the drawing is an original and unique piece (not a print). It is signed at the bottom right "Gerda Akesson". Framed in an elegant antique dark oak...

This beautiful 20th Century Nude Drawing in a Gilded Frame in the Style of Egon Schiele was done 1983. It shows two people lying next to each other. The drawing reminds of the early ...

1940s Antique Mughal Miniature Paintings of Emperor Jahangir and Noor Jahan set of 3 . Antique set of 3 Mughal miniature paintings, beautifully framed. Beautifully framed antique Mughal Miniature Painting, professionally framed by a Art Gallery in Tustin California. Hand Painted with superb attention to detail. Each is mounted in a gilt frame, triple matted with a blue and red silk fabric and a beautiful printed India silk textile to add depth and interest to the scene. Highly decorative, interesting and elegant miniature Mughal paintings for an entry, living room, office or even bedroom. The male Portrait is the Mughal Emperor Nur-ud-Din Muhammad Salim, known by his imperial name Jahangir, was the fourth Mughal Emperor, who ruled from 1605 until his death in 1627. He was the third and only surviving son of Akbar Khan and his chief empress, Mariam-uz-Zamani, born to them in the year 1569. He was named after the Indian Sufi saint, Salim Chishti. The female portrait is Nur Jahan, born Mehr-un-Nissa was the twentieth wife and chief consort of the Mughal Maharajah, Emperor Jahangir. More decisive and proactive than her husband, Nur Jahan is considered by certain historians to have been the real power behind the throne for more than a decade. The 3rd miniature painting is a lady visiting the Maharani (Empress). Noor (Nur) Jahan was born Mehr-un-Nissa, the daughter of a Grand Vizier (Minister) who served under Akbar Khan. Nur Jahan, meaning 'Light of the World', was married at age 17 to a Persian soldier...

Wall decoration handmade & signed by LEA, beautiful blue with the text Couture. This is a hand drawn and colored drawing with kohl pencil and colored with gold leaf. It is dr...

Antique engravings circa early 1800's. These gravures by Edward Orme is part of a collection of etchings/gravures depicting a bull fighting event in Spain. This first gravure shows the bull fighting...

Rare, 18th century Italian old master for kings and queens, Giosue Scotti, auto portrait of the artist. Signed on the back: Josue Scotti pittore di Milano, circa 1771 Paint...

Pair of English silhouettes depicting Mr. and Mrs. Robert Bosquet of Sindell, England in the original gilt frames under glass. Paper label of manufa...

Large 19th century print of the facade of an Egyptian temple in an ebonized and parcel gilt frame. French caption reads "Vue de la Grand Temple," or "View of the Grand Temple."

Tall and not too wide, these striking ancestor portraits are a versatile size. Although we are not able to determine the age, we believe they are early 20th century or prior. They ar...

This original drawing by Kiki Smith explores some of the subjects for which she is most known. Stars, birds, light bulbs, life, death, the natural world -- all of these are subjects...

Early 19th Century Set of Four Hand Colored Engravings by Dr. David Dietrich Published Jena 1828. One of the Greatest Botanical Publications Ever Undertaken. The Engravings done in...