Antique Italian Painting of Rooster "Heralding the Dawn" by Antonio Franchini

"THE START OF THE DAY" BY WILLIAM SHAYER SR. (BRITISH, 1788-1879) Executed in oil on canvas, signed lower left Item # 012PGJ11S An extremely fine painting by self-taught artist Will...

JOHN WILSON CARMICHAEL British, 1800-1868 "View over Lake Nemi, Italy" (1865) Oil on canvas Signed lower right "1865 J. W. Carmichael" Item ...

JOHN FAULKNER, R.H.A. Ireland, 1830/35-1894 "The Smeltery" Oil on canvas signed lower left original label verso titled "The Smeltery / John Faulkner R.H.A." Item # 909KRP13 A ...

PAUL EMILE LÉON PERBOYRE French, 1851-1929 Cuirassiers Sharing Wine with Rural Countryman Oil on canvas signed lower left "Perboyre" Item # 309ULM18A A rich historical painting that captures the heart and reality of the Franco-Prussian conflict, the scene depicts a troop of Cuirassiers stopping for the afternoon in a non-descript field in the French countryside. Presumably the owner of the field, an older man has come out in the heat of the afternoon to greet the soldiers with a basket of wine bottles, offering a glass to the officers while chatting casually with them. Perhaps he is a local guide offering a sense of what the soldiers might expect in the rural countryside, but more likely it is simply a moment of reprieve in the idyllic countryside and a distinct juxtaposition to the intensity and drama of Perboyre's battle scenes. The Franco-Prussian War (1870-1871) was the last use of "cuirassiers" in the French army with uniforms characterized by the distinct helmets known as a "casque à crinière" featuring a plume of horsehair. The cuirassiers wore a breastplate (cuirass) and the red trousers were a standard part of the French military uniform...

ALBERTUS VERHOESEN Dutch, 1806-1881 Cattle and Sheep in a Landscape (1852) Oil on panel Signed lower left "A. Verhoesen 1852", ink-stamped verso "32 SPK(?)" "G.A.S. 51" with torn ...

JULIEN LE BLANT French, 1851-1936 "Le Départ des Conscrits" (1888) Oil on canvas Signed lower left "J. Le Blant" Item # 301OIV16Z A moving study of a very young man hugging and kissing his father goodbye as the French Navy has arrived at his home to collect him for conscription to military service. His mother grips a hankerchief in one hand as she watches her teenage son with a complex expression that bridges grief and perhaps anger. His younger brother likely does not grasp the totality of the situation, dragging behind his feet a toy boat. The bright colors and vibrant life of the rural farm is juxtaposed against a deep sorrow. The present example dates from 1888 and was mentioned in the Gazette anecdotique et Littéraire of the same year. It is included in the ongoing catalogue research project on the works of Julien Le Blant by Dominique Formaz and is documented at Leblant. com JULIEN LE BLANT Julien Le Blant studied under E. Girard and made his debut at Salon in 1874. His work was regularly recognized, ultimately receiving the gold medal at the 1889 Exposition Universelle. He was made Chevalier of the Légion d'Honneur in 1885. The body of his work largely focuses on military scenes, particularly of the French Revolution, but also scenes of the First World War later in life. He completed hundreds of illustrations for a great number of books, including Les Chouans (Honoré de Balzac), Chevalier des Touches (Barbey d'Aurevilly), and Premier Grenadier de France (Paul Dérouléde) to name a few. His work is held in major museum collections and institutions around the world. For serious collectors of militarism and of the Romantic painters of the period, this is a simply outstanding investment grade selection. Works by Julien Le Blant very rarely make their way to the the open market. Museums: Musée de Mulhouse, France - The Regiment's Return Musée de Nantes, France - Death of General d'Elbee Musée de Troyes, France - The Battle of Fére Champenoise Further Reading and Notes: E. Benezit Dictionary of Artists, vol. VIII, Gründ, p. 588-9 Popular Nineteenth Century Painting...

Fine Painting of The Musical Performance by Antonio Ermolao Paoletti Title: The Musical Performance (Venetian Genre Scene) Artist: Antonio Ermolao Paoletti (1874 - 1922) Origin...

This fine old painting is a typical pastiche of the kind popular throughout Italy and the world in the 17th, 18th and 19th centuries. The most commonly associated artist who really m...

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Original oil painting by E. Tapia. Piece portrays a colorful rooster against gold background on grass. Rooster features colors of blue, gold, red, cream, and green. A well done paint...

Abstract expresionist acrylic airbrush on canvas painting "Dawn's reflection" signed Edward Evan in a white painted wood frame.

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