Down Paintings

A large and beautiful three quarter length portrait of a partly seated lady her hat over one arm holding a bouquet of flowers, the other arm held upward holding a branch of a tree. This original oil on canvas by the British artist Laurence Koe, (1863-1913), is signed on the lower right and dated 1905. Lawrence E. Koe was a portrait painter and sculptor. He is listed as living in Brighton when he first exhibited at The Royal Academy in 1891, but by 1894 he had moved to London where he appears to have settled for the remainder of his life. Koe exhibited widely; over twenty times at The Royal Academy, but also at the R.O.I, The Royal Society of Artists in Birmingham and the Walker Art Gallery in Liverpool. Most of his exhibited works were portraits, and among his sitters were the wives of fellow artists Harold Speed RP (1872-1957) and Harold Piffard (fl. 1895-1899). In 1896 Koe exhibited “Venus and Tännhauser” at the Royal Academy, now in the permanent collection in the Brighton Museum and Art and he showed a painting of Sappho two years later. He clearly shows the influence of other artists working at the same time, notably Singer Sargent, Arthur Hacker RA (1858-1919) and Herbert James Draper...

Introducing a true masterpiece from renowned Mexican artist Jesus Leuus, this exquisite painting captures the essence of Mexican culture with its vibrant colors and exceptional atten...

Tall framed and matted Chinese embroidered silk painting depicting birds and flowers and shrubbery. Signed with calligraphy inscription and r...

English oil on canvas portrait dating from the late 1700s painted in the manor of Joshua Reynolds. We believe the giltwood frame could be the original as it is right for the period. ...

Late 1800s Antique American Victorian Painted Portrait of a child in its Original Rosewood Frame. With a distinct hand, the painter has affectionately captured this child's delicate ...

This elegant antique equestrian portrait was painted in France circa 1860 and captures a refined lady posed beside her saddled horse, accompanied by a resting hunting dog in a tranqu...

English, circa 1940 oil on canvas portrait of a young woman bearing a confident expression and the curious smile of Mona Lisa. A mottled background of taupe-gray is the perfect compl...

This distinguished 19th-century portrait depicts an elegantly dressed lady, captured with remarkable refinement and quiet dignity. Her composed expression, finely rendered features, ...

This painting by Libertad Gomez, 1983 is a breath of fresh air. We like the use of colors and the artist's rendition of an outside in environment. Frame...

With a distinct hand, the painter has affectionately captured this child's delicate spirit. Highly detailed and of the utmost of skill, this painter showcases his/her abilities quite...

Original cityscape and figurative watercolor art painting. This lovely little piece has very vivid colors, it depicts the Marche de Fleurs in Nice, France. A very nice, colorful wa...

A late 19th Century hand painted mature portrait in a bone and Bronze frame with velvet backing and bronze twig like stand. An impeccable piece and lovely on the desk or shelf. A w...