Metal Paintings

About An original 19th century Mexican folk retablo of Saint Francis. Oil paint on tin. St. Francis of Assisi, Italian San Francesco d’Assisi was born 1181-1182 in Assisi, duchy of Spoleto, Italy and died October 3, 1226. He was canonized July 16, 1228. He founded the Franciscan orders of the Friars Minor and the lay Third Order. He was also a leader of the movement of evangelical poverty in the early 13th century. His evangelical zeal, consecration to poverty, charity, and personal charisma drew thousands of followers. Francis’s devotion to the human Jesus and his desire to follow Jesus’ example reflected and reinforced important developments in medieval spirituality. Cretor Unknown. Date of manufacture c.1880. Materials and techniques Oil Paint on Tin. Condition Good. Wear consistent with age and use. Dimensions H 14 in. W 10 in. History Retablos, better known as 'laminas' in Mexico, are small oil paintings on tin, wood and sometimes copper which were used in home altars to venerate the almost infinite number of Catholic saints. The literal translation for 'retablo' is 'behind the altar.' This unique genre of art, deeply rooted in European history, was brought to Mexico with the arrival of the Spanish and then ultimately adopted by New World mestizo natives to become what is known today as the Mexican folk retablo. The retablo was an art form that flourished in post conquest Mexico and then ultimately, with the introduction of inexpensive mediums such as tin, reached its pinnacle of popularity in the last quarter of the 19th century. With some exceptions, mostly untrained artists from the provinces worked to produce and reproduce these sacred images; some subjects painted more prolifically than others. A typical "retablero" may have reproduced the same image hundreds, if not thousands of times in his or her career. These oil paintings were sold to devout believers who displayed them in home altars to honor their patron saints. There are virtually hundreds of saints, each invoked to remedy a different situation. "San Ysidro Labrador," the patron saint of farmers, is venerated for good weather...

A pair of original oil paintings on canvas, from the mid 20th Century. Untitled, (Abstract). Unsigned, artist unknown. Presented in a black metal frames with clip hangers. Measures:...

ABOUT An original 19th century Mexican folk retablo "Veronica's Veil" or "El Divono Rostro" in Spain . Oil paint on tin. The Veil of Veronica, known in Italian as the Volto Santo or Holy Face, is a Roman Catholic Relic which, according to legend, bears the likeness of the Face of Jesus that was imprinted on it prior to Jesus' crucifixion. According to Roman Catholicism, Saint Veronica encountered Jesus in Jeruselum on the way to Calvary. When she paused to wipe the sweat (Latin, suda) off his face with her veil, his image was left on the veil. In the small village of Osa de la Vega in Spain, there lived a couple who led a very pious life. They were Gregorio de la Torre and Isabel Corral. From their father, Juan Montilla, they inherited a picture of the Face of Jesus or the Divino Rostro. A story that is told one day, to the amazement of many who confirmed its veracity, the picture began to perspire with living blood. News of this extraordinary event spread swiftly and widely throughout the land. CREATOR Unknown. DATE OF MANUFACTURE c.1880. MATERIALS AND TECHNIQUES Oil Paint on Tin. CONDITION Good. Wear consistent with age and use. DIMENSIONS H 14 in. W 10 in. HISTORY Retablos, better known as 'laminas' in Mexico, are small oil paintings on tin, wood and sometimes copper which were used in home altars to venerate the almost infinite number of Catholic saints. The literal translation for 'retablo' is 'behind the altar.' This unique genre of art, deeply rooted in European history, was brought to Mexico with the arrival of the Spanish and then ultimately adopted by New World mestizo natives to become what is known today as the Mexican folk retablo. The retablo was an art form that flourished in post conquest Mexico and then ultimately, with the introduction of inexpensive mediums such as tin, reached its pinnacle of popularity in the last quarter of the 19th century. With some exceptions, mostly untrained artists from the provinces worked to produce and reproduce these sacred images; some subjects painted more prolifically than others. A typical "retablero" may have reproduced the same image hundreds, if not thousands of times in his or her career. These oil paintings were sold to devout believers who displayed them in home altars to honor their patron saints. There are virtually hundreds of saints, each invoked to remedy a different situation. "San Ysidro Labrador," the patron saint of farmers, is venerated for good weather...

Decorative wall sculpture from circa 1950. Jute fabric backing with a wood and metal sculpture of a fish. The jute fabric has some worn off edges all around.

Pair of 19th-century miniature painted portraits of women. Painted on what looks to be celluloid with oval wood frames Measuring 5.3 in x 4.6 in. Signed Illegibly. Beautifully detail...

This is a wonderful set of 5 Original paintings by Martin Sumers on a silk dark gray matting board. Silver paintings of abstract figures. The original orange metal frames are scuffed...

Asian Chinese style oil painting portrait on canvas of figural chinoiserie scene of man holding bird with bowing servant framed by gold leaf painted fretwork (Similar to 058969)

Featured here is Donna Marxer's 'GOLDCOAST BLUE STUDY', a representation of her remarkable career as an "artist, poet, activist, and humanist". Recognized and praised by the New York...

Fantastic pair of 19th century Japanese late Edo/early Meiji period six-panel screens titled The seven sages of the bamboo grove. The Kano school screens...

GUNNAR ÅNGER ( 1952- 2019) abstract painting. Acrylic on perforated galvanized metal. Unsigned.

(1951- ). Oil on panel; 30" x 40". Thomas deDecker was born in Appleton, Wisconsin, and studied at Brigham Young University in Provo, Utah. His paintings of western landscapes and of the American Indian lifestyle are reminiscent of works by the masters of the Hudson River School. Thomas deDecker has won numerous state and national awards, including Artist of the Year 1986, and Outstanding Artist given by the CM Russell...

An antique Italian painting offers enamel on copper portrait of a Classical woman seated in reticulated foliate giltwood frame, artist signed with initials as photographed, 19th cent...

Exceptional, original large scale David Kessler (1950-) watercolor painting. It is signed by the artist at bottom right. It comes from a collection from Aetna Insurance Companies in ...

Abundant flower arrangement of peonies in a basket, with a four legged rest to the right and a twig fence to the left. Fine lacquer ceremonial cart with silk ties and areas of raised...

Hasegawa School painting in ink and gold dust accents on mulberry paper.

About An original 19th century Mexican folk retablo "Veronica's Veil" or "El Divono Rostro" in Spain . Oil paint on tin. The Veil of Veronica, known in Italian as the Volto Santo or Holy Face, is a Roman Catholic Relic which, according to legend, bears the likeness of the Face of Jesus that was imprinted on it prior to Jesus' crucifixion. According to Roman Catholicism, Saint Veronica encountered Jesus in Jeruselum on the way to Calvary. When she paused to wipe the sweat (Latin, suda) off his face with her veil, his image was left on the veil. In the small village of Osa de la Vega in Spain, there lived a couple who led a very pious life. They were Gregorio de la Torre and Isabel Corral. From their father, Juan Montilla, they inherited a picture of the Face of Jesus or the Divino Rostro. A story that is told one day, to the amazement of many who confirmed its veracity, the picture began to perspire with living blood. News of this extraordinary event spread swiftly and widely throughout the land. CREATOR Unknown. DATE OF MANUFACTURE c.1880. MATERIALS AND TECHNIQUES Oil Paint on Tin. CONDITION Good. Wear consistent with age and use. DIMENSIONS H 14 in. W 10 in. HISTORY Retablos, better known as 'laminas' in Mexico, are small oil paintings on tin, wood and sometimes copper which were used in home altars to venerate the almost infinite number of Catholic saints. The literal translation for 'retablo' is 'behind the altar.' This unique genre of art, deeply rooted in European history, was brought to Mexico with the arrival of the Spanish and then ultimately adopted by New World mestizo natives to become what is known today as the Mexican folk retablo. The retablo was an art form that flourished in post conquest Mexico and then ultimately, with the introduction of inexpensive mediums such as tin, reached its pinnacle of popularity in the last quarter of the 19th century. With some exceptions, mostly untrained artists from the provinces worked to produce and reproduce these sacred images; some subjects painted more prolifically than others. A typical "retablero" may have reproduced the same image hundreds, if not thousands of times in his or her career. These oil paintings were sold to devout believers who displayed them in home altars to honor their patron saints. There are virtually hundreds of saints, each invoked to remedy a different situation. "San Ysidro Labrador," the patron saint of farmers, is venerated for good weather...

Mineral pigments on gold leaf. Signature and seal read: Anei H-eishin Boshun ga, dated: late spring 1766 with a dedication to Okyo (Maruyama).

19th century Japanese Edo period six-panel screen painted in Haboku (splashed ink) style. Depicts Four Seasons landscape scenes with two portraits of Chinese sages. One sage is trave...

Gabriel Cohen (1933-2017) French/Israeli, "L'Egypte ancienne..." Naive-style oil painted on sheet metal with a crimped and painted edge forming the frame. The work is a fantastic dep...

American water color brown headed nuthatch perched on pine tree matted under glass in a silver gilt frame. Edward Von Siebold Dingle, mid-20th century.

Chinese Republic Period Famille Noire porcelain plaque painted with parrots signed with oblong iron red seal, in a later hardwood and ebonized frame Measures: Plaque 9"x 12" Frame 14...

Contemporary New York artist Peter Buchman's "Goodnight Moon” is made of laser cut plexiglass, acrylic medium and enamel on wood. It's a part of his Voice-Over series. To explain tha...

English (19th Cent) Pre-Raphaelite style gold framed oil painting on board of classical dressed lady holding urn by round window (signed H. RE...

Exceptional, original large scale David Kessler (1950-) watercolor painting. It is signed by the artist at bottom right. It comes from a collection from Aetna Insurance Companies in ...

Kano School painting of a bamboo grove with blooming flowers and gold dust mists. Painted in mineral pigments on mulberry paper with gold dust and a silk brocade border.

Children at play in a Chinese palace garden, a favorite subject of Japanese painters. Kano School painting in mineral pigments on mulberry paper with si...

Pair of Continental Belgian hand colored lithographs of irises matted and in a gold frame (signed Horto Van Houtteano-Circa 1853).  

Beautiful and complex Drill Painting, "HOW MANY HOLES", by Markus Linnenbrink, American 2003 (signed, titled and dated on verso with gallery label). This is a...

A small American Classical framed painting of a stagecoach. This piece is framed in a deep wooden frame, with gilt gold around the edges and brown and black on the inside and outside...

19th century still life painting after Pieter Claesz (1597-1660) Dutch. This outstanding 19th century oil painting on copper shows an amazing intuitiv...

A framed portrait painting of a man in the nude on wood. With wonderful texture, and muted greens, beiges, and browns, this painting will be a...

18th century French pair of oils on gold leaf panels. One is depicting an angel playing the violin, and the other one is holding the music book.

JFK MLK RFK- NO MORE DREAMS Purvis Young (1989-1999) A moving mourning work, depicting a funeral procession of John F. Kennedy, Martin L. King and Robert F. Kennedy. Painted ...

Kano School painting, in mineral pigments and gold leaf on mulberry paper with a silk brocade border. Artist seal reads: Hokkyo Unsen.

Large "Tower of Babel" painting in patinated and engraved bronze and pewter with enamel cloisonne by Philip & Kelvin LaVerne, 1960's (signed “Philip Kel...

A very nice antique hand-painted miniature portrait on porcelain of Princess Louise of England, circa 1900s. The piece is mostly likely a "Grand Tour" ...

This is an amazing and important collection of 8 plaques (7 tin metal and one in wood) that have been hand painted by Catholic religious devotees in gratitude to either Christ, Virgi...

Set of 8 Oriental Hair Pins by Spritzer + Fuhrman Sterling silver individual pins including a Buddha, pagoda, water vessel, kettle and a fan. Beautif...

Antique Thai painting depicting an Aspara or dancing nymph in the forest with perhaps Hanuman, The Monkey God, recognized in both Hindu and Buddhist religio...

Hand painted miniature portrait of a woman in a yellow gown. French bronze frame with gold dore finish. Image measures 1.69" W x 1.69" H and Overall Dimens...

Mineral pigment on gold leaf.

This stylish and chic trompe l'oeil painting on canvas dates to 1955 and was created by the artist Charles Cerny. Note: Frame dimensions: 15.75" height x 13.69" width and 1.25" depth. Note: Image dimensions: 10.75" height x 8.50" width Note: There is a slight dent to the upper left corner of the frame (see last photo). FYI: Charles Cerný (1892-1965), sometimes called Walter Cerny, was a Czech landscape...

These painting clocks are very rare, especially containing the music box. Of Austrian manufacture circa 1820-1830, this Biedermeier picture (painting) clock is a naive and charming oil painting on metal, which depicts nine people dressed in colorful period clothes at various activities; a woman with her child and carrying fruit in a basket atop her head, two young lovers, a man in a boat, another man walking with his dog, while still another gentleman leaves the town hall. A woman at the window...

Early 20th Century Oil on Canvas of an Italian girl in a mountain landscape painted by Carl Forup, a pupil of Henri Matisse. Circa 1930.

Whimsical Japanese late Edo period two-panel screen circa 1800 by Yokoyama Kazan (Japanese 1784-1837). The screen depicts four of the seven Gods or deities ...

Fascinating pair of large Japanese Meiji period six-panel screens of seasonal landscapes with flowers and birds. The first screen depicts a pair of pheasants in a spring landscape with a white flowering cherry tree, peonies, and rose of Sharon with brush clover. The second screen depicts a pair of quail in an autumn landscape with flowering autumn plants and grasses including chrysanthemums, bellflowers, and ominaeshi. The umbrella pines appear to be in the manner of Kano Tanyu...

A large enamel on a convened copper plaque. The scene is of a seated elderly woman looming cotton or wool yarn, Circa 1900. Hand painted then baked on in a oven by Limoges. Signed “...

A vibrant and wonderful collection of antique porcelain plates featuring 12 distinct Great Britain Castles which are labeled on the back of the plates ...

(1951-). Oil on board; 16" x 12", well framed. Thomas deDecker was born in Appleton, Wisconsin, and studied at Brigham Young University in Provo, Utah. His paintings of western landscapes and of the American Indian lifestyle are reminiscent of works by the masters of the Hudson River School. Thomas deDecker has won numerous state and national awards, including Artist of the Year 1986, and Outstanding Artist given by the CM Russell...

Large abstract oil on canvas by Lee Reynolds Burr for Vanguard Studios. Heavy impasto abstract canvas with fire engine reds, black, white and yellow....

Stunning and masterfully created abstract oil painting by French artist Bertrand Dorny (1931-2015) circa 1963. He lives in the rich world of color and shapes that are constantly moving. Dorny’s colors are occasionally in subtle dialogue with nature and are one of several devices that make his visual language accessible to us. He worked at the ‘Ateliers’ of André Lhote and Johnny Friedlaender. He built his work by deriving accepted techniques such as engraving, collage or folding paper to achieve a personal style in addition to his early paintings. He also taught at the Ecole de la Grande Chaumiere and the Ecole des Beaux-Arts in Paris. The themes of the walk, the progressing path, the network of forms in space are at the center of his work. There are many lithographs of his work but rare to find such a pristine oil painting. He's definitely a 20th century artist whose work is under the radar. Provenance: Estate of Roger Prigent - Malmaison. Colors may vary due to room lighting. It is found in an original period aluminum frame. Solo Exhibitions 1957 Galerie Lucy Khrog, Paris 1962 Cari Seimbab Gallery, Boston 1964 Galerie Beffa, Luxembourg 1965 Vincellette Gallery, Westport,Connecticut Galerie du Haut Pavé, Paris 1968 Galerie La Nouvelle Gravure, Paris 1969 Atlantis Gallery, Germany Ariane Gallery, Sweeden Alfred Lochte Gallery, Hambourg, Germany Nielsen Gallery, Boston Galerie P. Bruck, Luxembourg 1970 Galerie Harmonie, Grenoble La Pochade, Paris Gallery of Graphic Arts, New York 1971 Galerie Synthèse, Anvers, Belgium Galerie La Taille Douce, Brussels Meridian Gallery, Indianapolis, USA 1972 Nielsen Gallery, Boston Galerie La Hune Paris Galerie P. Bruck, Luxembourg 1973 Galerie Schindler, Berne, Switzerland La Rose des Vents, Vich, Switzerland Gallery 21, Johannesburg, RSA 1974 Galerie Heimeshoff, Essen, Germany Galerie La Sarbacane, Charleroi, Belgium ADI Gallery, San Francisco, CA, USA Galerie Art 2000, Bale, Switerland Galerie Davidson, Tours La Hune, Paris 1975 Galerie Much, Nantes Galerie M’Arte, Milan, Italy Gallery of Graphic Arts, New York 1976 Galerie Paul Ludin, Bale, Switerland Galerie 89, Avallon Galerie J. Matarasso, Nice Galerie J.-M Cupillard, Grenoble 1977 Galerie Schindler, Berne, Switerland La Galerie, Nimes Galerie des Metiers, Biot Galerie Abeille, Toulouse 1978 Galerie J. Matarasso, Nice Galerie P. Bruck, Luxembourg 1979 Galerie J.-M. Cupillard, Grenoble Galerie m, Hanovre, Germany Galerie Erval, Paris French Institute, New York 1980 Galerie Glemine, Glemingebro, Sweeden Eastbourne Museum, Great Britain Hove Museum, Great Britain Rye Museum, Great Britain 1981 La Hune, Paris Galerie Erval, Paris Galerie J. Matarasso, Nice Galerie J.-M. Cuppillard, Grenoble Galerie Biren, Paris Galerie Praestegaarden, Dannemere, Denmark 1982 Galerie M, Hanover, Germany 1983 La Hune, Paris Galerie Baku, Tokyo, Japan Galerie de Luxembourg 1984 Chateau-Musee de Dieppe French Institute, Frankfurt Germany 1985 Galerie Erval, Paris Galerie Schindler, Berne, Switzerland Galerie Aeblegaarden, Holte, Denmark 1986 Galerie J. Matarasso, Nice La Hune, Paris Artotheque de Toulouse 1987 Galerie Heimeshoff, Essen, Germany Galerie Denise Cade, New York Galerie Arlette Gimaray, Paris Studio Pozzan, Vicenza, Italy 1988 Galerie Aelegaarden, Holte, Denmark Galerie de Luxembourg Segno Grafico, Venice, Italy Galerie Erval, Paris 1989 La Hune, Paris Galerie Denise Cade, New York 1990 La Hune, Paris Galerie Erval, FIAC, Paris 1992 Galerie de Luxembourg, SAGA 1992, Paris Galerie de Luxembourg 1993 Galerie Erva, Paris 1994 P.Guillou Library, Paris Mount Holyoke, College Art Museum, South Hadley, MA. USA 1995 Galerie Le Troisieme Oeil, Paris Centre Pompidou, Paris Ursus Books, New York 1996 Galerie Thessa Herold, Paris 1998 Library Nicaise, Paris Museum of Baron Gerard...

A fine, antique brass easel with Pietra Dura panels and three handpainted portrait miniature paintings, circa 1880. The brass easel of triangular ...

Japanese six-panel screen: Winter landscape with flowering plum, Meiji period (1868-1912) painting of a full moon with wild grasses between river's edge and a snow covered plum tree ...

18th century continental portrait of a young lady, unsigned. Oil on canvas, oval painting and stretcher set in rectangular gilt frame.

A masterful landscape made entirely of carefully arranged mulberry paper fibers in a Japanese art practice called Obara. Accented with gold leaf. Incredible craftsmanship and a wonderful rendering of bare trees. Made by Yamauchi Issei (b. 1929), stamped in the corner. Issei is well known throughout Japan as the leading artist in Obara Paper Art. Starting in 1948, he apprenticed with Fuji Tatsukichi, a leading proponent of the arts and crafts movement in Japan who worked to Revive many cultural traditions on the brink of extinction. Issei started exhibiting in the Nitten in 1953, won the Gold Medal in 1963, and eventually became a juror. His artwork was given as a gift to the Showa Emperor of Japan, as well as dignitaries such as General Douglas MacArthur...

An antique French School round hand painted portrait of a lady on canvas presented in a very elegant plaque with red velvet background. The portrait is nicely decorated with brass fl...

A pair of French Art Deco metallic embosses and painted wall art with silver leaf frames. High style and very chic art deco depictions signed PAN on bottom left.

(1951-). Oil on panel; 36" x 36", well framed. Thomas deDecker was born in Appleton, Wisconsin, and studied at Brigham Young University in Provo, Utah. His paintings of western landscapes and of the American Indian lifestyle are reminiscent of works by the masters of the Hudson River School. Thomas deDecker has won numerous state and national awards, including Artist of the Year 1986, and Outstanding Artist given by the CM Russell...