Hand-Painted Wall Decorations

Beautiful print that is part of a series of four, representing an ancient Italian roman vase of Villa Ghigi. It is printed with an antique press and...

Eugene J. Quinn Jr. (American, 20th/21st c.). A plein air oil on Masonite titled, "Snow at Pigeon Cove". Signed and dated "Eugene J. Quinn, Jr., '03" at lower right. Painted at Pigeon Cove in Rockport...

Antique Oil on Canvas Landscape Painting, Mountain Lake Scene with Country Road, Giltwood Framed, C1890 Measures- 18.75''H x 24.75''W x 2.75''D

Dipinto religioso italiano di Scuola Lombarda Madonna con Bambino e San Giovannino circa 1650 con una buona composizione equilibrata ed armoniosa al centro della quale si trova il Bi...

Lofty mixed media painting on brown paper of a parrot executed in classic Art Deco style with a bold stroke using watercolor and gouache. Signed by not...

The original work by listed Rochester NY artist Sylvia Davis features an abstract composition in yellow, red, and warm brown palette. It was professionally framed for the gallery di...

Striking Tanzanian painting on canvas executed in the distinctive Tinga Tinga style, using bicycle paint as a medium, depicting animals in a landscape with a blazing sunset. Signed M...

Spectacular large Balinese Painting on Silk with an outstanding bamboo and woven rattan frame. This marvellous painting was realized in Bali around the 1960s and is signed on the bot...

Julius Caesar Ibbetson 1759-1817 old master painting English, 18th century This English school painting by Julius Caesar Ibbetson (1759-1817) depicts a countryside farm house off of a road with a horse drawn wagon...

A watercolor on paper depicting a bay scene with moored sailboats surmounted on a blue mat and natural color background. Presented in a blue paint decorated and gilt frame and glazed...

Large oil on oak panel (105 x 72 cm), portraying ‘The Feast of Balthazar’. Attributed to Frans Franken II and his workshop. The workshops of Antwerp spread throughout Europe, produci...

This work is characterized by creativity, a fantastic assemblage Art, made with discarded found objects, on a canvas hand painted with modern strokes in orange ochre. All the differe...

Vintage - E. MULBE - gouache landscape painting on panel - signed lower left - contained in a vintage softwood frame - old Simpson's framing label verso - mid 20th century. Excellen...

Watercolor of Three Ships, 1905, Signed Edward John Russell, (American, 1832-1906) Naval Battle Scene This 19th-century watercolor painting depicts a dramatic naval scene with three sailing ships engaged in battle. The watercolor is after an engraving by George Coggeshall called the "Battle of the Dolphin with British Ship Hebe and Three Brothers", signed and dated in lower right corner "Ewd. J. Russell 1905." The central ship, identified as "Bon Homme Richard," flies an American flag, while the other vessels appear to be British. The artist's attention to detail is evident in the rigging, sails, and the dynamic movement of the ships on the waves...

Beautiful antique painting, oil on panel, depicting two King Charles Cavalier Spaniels and a cat. It is a lovely painting, not too big, wit...

Presented is an original ink drawing of General George Washington by Oscar A. Wilkinson. The composition depicts Washington on horseback, in his full suit of regimentals, saluting wi...

Very unusual and adorable hand carved and hand painted wall hanging deer head with genuine antlers mounted on a carved wooden plaque. The wooden plaque depicts green leaves and red f...

Hand-carved in oak and dating to the 1700s, this French altar plaque features a painted monogram that reads “AMSR”. The slightly raised carved initials (which stands for Ave Maria Sa...

A beautiful antique German hand-painted Berlin KPM porcelain plaque, circa 1880. The plaque was produced by Königliche Porzellan-Manufaktur (which was the Royal porcelain factory in ...

Beautiful print that is part of a series of four, representing an ancient Italian roman vase of Musei Capitolini in Rome. It is printed with an anti...

An authentic English pub sign (one-sided) featuring a portrait painting of a decorated Royal Navy admiral with the sea and warships in the backgroun...

Original oil on canvas. In a rustic barnwood style frame with gold name plaque. Stunning painting with warm yellow tones done in an impressionism style. Painting portrays a group of ...

A beautiful, relatively large, black and white (white to off-white) abstract geometric artwork, oil or acrylic paint, on a hand-stretched canvas, circa mid to late-20th century. Artw...

An antique Tibetan Thangka with polychrome pigments on cloth, circa mid to late 19th century. It depicts Yamantaka, also known as Vajrabhairava, who is a wrathful manifestation of Manjusri, the bodhisattva of wisdom, and in other contexts he also functions as a dharmapala, or 'Dharma-protector'. The buffalo head deity Vajrabhairava is one of the three principal meditation deities of the Gelug School. He is shown with nine faces in the Yab Yum...

Decorate a dining room table or an office with this elegant antique French oil on canvas painting. Set in the original carved gilt frame, the art ...

Copy of a painting titled "Reclining Nude" showing woman with dark hair sleeping on pillows in a classical setting

Large Antique Chinese Export Gouache Painting "American Steamship Yacht" Signed by S. Y. Oboha from the 19th Century of the Qing Dynasty. This 19th-century Chinese Export Painting de...

Nice vintage French screen printed tapestry by hand with beautiful design and beautiful colors. Discover a stunning mid-20th-century tapestry, m...

Antique framed oil painting on canvas by E. Halleux dated 1940 captures the timeless scene of a village's fishing fleet venturing out of the harbor in search of the day's catch. Halleux has captured a particularly calm morning...

Acrylic painting with Leopard. Hand painted in Italy. In the set of gold wood frame. Very nice decoration for every interior. Only one unique piece.

A beautiful, engaging, original, and quite rare work of art by American artist Robert Crowder (1911-2010). Crowder lived in Japan in the 1930s (u...

19th Century Spanish Triana "Lebrillo" Ceramic Plate with Painted building

From our Hand-Painted Furniture Collection, we are pleased to introduce you to our aquamarine otello screen with ochre chinoiserie vignettes. A hand-painted screen evokes the luxury...

Vintage Lee Reynolds, Vanguard Studios original signed textured abstract oil painting. Large Lee Reynolds abstract oil painting by Vanguard Studios. Gorgeous large-scale Lee Reynolds abstract painting, Mid-Century Modern. A vintage abstract painting composed of angled brush strokes in white, beige, blue, orange hues in varying intensities. The piece is signed Lee Reynolds in the lower right corner and is a production of his well known Vanguard Studios. Measures: Height: 48 inches; width: 60 inches. Circa 1960s. Lee Reynolds Lee Reynolds Burr (1936–2017) opened his Vanguard Studios in Beverly Hills, California, in 1964 to make oil paintings an attainable decoration for any American household. With seascapes, nautical scenes, still lifes, bullfights, cowboys, pastoral views, hot-air balloons, horse races and abstractions, there was a Vanguard Studios creation to match any taste and interior. Born in Los Angeles, Burr studied art at the University of Southern California. After graduating and a stint in the U.S. Army, he worked in a local studio as a painter before becoming a home decor entrepreneur with financial support from his mother. Only a fraction of the alleged hundreds of thousands of oil paintings produced by Vanguard were actually painted by Burr, even though they were signed “Lee Reynolds,” “Lee Burr...

Discover a reproduction of the exquisite "Noble Amazone" French medieval museum tapestry, a true masterpiece of design. This captivating artwork showcases a noble lady elegantly seat...

Splendid oil portrait on canvas of Count Bailiff Ludovico Caprara (1731-1812), as indicated by the writing inside the "tabula ansata," at the bottom of the frame of the painting. The...

A beautiful, hand-painted oil on canvas depicting river scene in Spring. The background is a gorgeous blush color, with the mountain rocks in rust oran...

A large 19th century German Meissen rectangular porcelain plaque depicting Mary Magdalene reclining reading from a book. After Antonio Allegri (Ita...

This is a late 20th century oil on board portrait of a young woman. This art deco inspired stylish portrait has beautiful deep tones of olive, Amber and gold. The handmade Italian fr...

Allen Noonan Originals Millennial Designs Painting on Plywood. A treasure in art-no more than six of each design in the world. Allen Noonan was a UFO enthusiast and owner of a Cafe-A...

Pair of Mid-20th century oil paintings by Mario Fattori, circa 1950s Wonderful pair of oil paintings. One shows a young woman standing in a barn interio...

ELMO MARSHALL - 'An English Garden' - Vintage Impressionist 'palette' oil painting - vintage gold gilt wood frame - finished with a single matte board with glass - signed/titled/date...

A wonderful set of four antique Dutch ‘Delft’ style manganese tiles hand decorated with biblical scenes probably originating from Rotterdam and dating f...

A lovely antique pair of large Art Nouveau decorative majolica wall plates with kingfishers sitting on branches above a lakeside with waterlillies ...

HELEN RYF - French Canadian mixed media/collage landscape painting on paper - untitled - unframed - signed lower left - Canada - circa 1990. Good vintage condition - over-all fadi...

Rare Early 19th century Capriccio view of Rio de Janeiro Painting Probably painted circa 1810 by one of Jean-Baptiste Debret, Italian Students. Painted on Sailcloth. Historical Context of Early 19th Century Portuguese Colonial Brazil 1.1 Transition from Colony to Empire During the early 19th century, Brazil underwent a seismic shift in its political status. Originally a colony under the Portuguese Empire, the arrival of the Portuguese Royal Court in Rio de Janeiro in 1808 rapidly elevated the city’s cultural and political importance. By 1815, Brazil was declared a kingdom united with Portugal, setting the stage for the emergence of the Empire of Brazil in 1822. This period of transformation—often termed the transitional period from colony to empire—fueled a wave of artistic production in cities like Rio de Janeiro. 1.2 European Artistic Influence in Brazil With the French Artistic Mission in Rio (initiated in 1816) and the presence of various Portuguese and European artists, Brazilian art of the early 1800s began to reflect diverse influences, from neoclassical painting to the early rumblings of romanticism. Painters such as Jean-Baptiste Debret, and Nicolas-Antoine Taunay, and local luminaries like Manuel de Araújo Porto-Alegre contributed to the fine arts tradition in Brazil. Their works featured scenes of local life, portraits of Brazilian society, and imaginative vistas—sometimes referred to as “capriccios,” in which real elements were combined with artistic liberties to create an idealized panorama. 1.3 Rio de Janeiro as Cultural and Political Hub Rio de Janeiro, often called the Imperial capital after Brazil’s independence, was home to foundational institutions like the Imperial Academy of Fine Arts (Academia Imperial de Belas Artes). Later evolving into the Escola de Belas Artes (School of Fine Arts in Rio), these academies nurtured the talents of emerging painters, who found patronage under the Royal Court and, subsequently, the Imperial Court. The city’s significance was further enhanced by the construction of significant buildings, the modernization of infrastructure, and the mingling of European courtly customs with the traditions of local inhabitants. . Description of the Octagonal Oil on Canvas: A Capriccio View of Rio de Janeiro 2.1 Composition and Layout The most striking characteristic of this 19th-century Brazilian art piece is its octagonal shape, a relatively unusual format that draws the viewer’s gaze toward its centre. The composition showcases Rio de Janeiro’s shoreline in the early 1800s, brimming with merchant ships and smaller boats anchored near the shore. On the sand, there is a bustling crowd of local people—men and women carrying food and goods on their heads, loading and unloading boats, and engaging in everyday commerce. The backdrop of soaring mountains suggests Rio’s iconic topography, embodying the landscape that famously defines the city. 2.2 Architectural and Religious Landmarks On the left side, one can discern the silhouette of a church believed to be Santa Lucia, a significant religious structure in the heart of early 19th-century Rio. This element provides viewers with a tangible reference point, linking the scene to an actual location. However, because this painting is labelled as a “capriccio,” the artist might have taken creative liberties by rearranging or amplifying certain features of the city. The melding of real and idealized elements is characteristic of these imaginative vistas. 2.3 Evoking Daily Life in Colonial Rio One of the painting’s greatest appeals lies in its portrayal of daily life during the colonial era. Men and women from various backgrounds populate the scene. Some appear to be carrying goods on their heads, a common practice in Brazil that has persisted through different centuries. Others appear to be haggling or trading near small vessels, revealing the commercial pulse of an active port city. This focus on local people, combined with the grandeur of merchant ships, captures the tension and synergy between the every day and the extraordinary—a hallmark of Brazilian colonial painting that balances the grand narratives of empire with the rhythms of ordinary life. 2.4 An Amalgamation of Neoclassical and Romantic Influences Although academic art in early 19th century Brazil was highly influenced by neoclassicism, the onset of romanticism can be spotted in the emotional portrayal of the sky, the lively palette, and the dramatic emphasis on nature’s beauty (the mountains, in particular). This duality reflects the fine arts tradition in Brazil during the transitional phase when artists were embracing multiple styles. As part of the School of Rio or the Rio de Janeiro school, painters often integrated academic techniques learned from European masters with emerging local subjects and influences. 3. Institutions and Artistic Movements 3.1 Imperial Academy of Fine Arts Originally known as the Royal School of Sciences, Arts, and Crafts, the Imperial Academy of Fine Arts in Rio de Janeiro was instrumental in shaping 19th-century Brazilian art. Influential artists and teachers from Portugal, France, and other European nations congregated at the Academy, imparting their expertise to native students. As the monarchy consolidated power, the Academy enjoyed royal patronage, leading to the creation of Imperial Academy-style works that combined European academic rigour with Brazilian-themed subject matter. 3.2 Impact of the French Artistic Mission The French Artistic Mission, which arrived in 1816, played a pivotal role in introducing advanced European artistic techniques, thereby elevating the overall quality of painting in Brazil. Artists like Jean-Baptiste Debret not only documented Brazilian society but also spearheaded the development of a local visual identity that aligned with both academicism and the national context of a blossoming empire. Debret, alongside others such as Nicolas-Antoine Taunay, mentored Brazilian artists, sowing the seeds of what would become the Brazilian academic art movement. 3.3 Religious, Historical, and Landscape Paintings In addition to everyday scenes and historical compositions, religious iconography remained crucial throughout Portuguese colonial and imperial Brazil. Churches were omnipresent in cityscapes like Rio de Janeiro. Many colonial-era Brazilian portraits...

17th century Old Master Flemish School oil on copper painting depicting a picturesque Scene from the Commedia dell'Arte, scenery crowded with a multitude of figures in the foreground...

Italian 17th century still life painting in period carved gilt frame Italian school still life painting from the workshop of a great master. The 17th century Baroque painting in oil...

Elegant hand-watercoloured print representing the flowering and wild plant Angelica Sylvestris painted with notes of antique rose and light blue color shade. They are represented as ...

A meticulously detailed hand colored rendering of a fresco in Pompeii in what became famous as the color "Pompeii Red". The detail is intricate and exquisite, and it is clear the inf...

Leonard Thorpe "Nelson's Column" original oil painting, circa 1960 Nelson's Column is a monument in Trafalgar Square in the City of Westminster, Centra...

A framed oil on canvas painting depicting a Parisian scene by French painter M. Seval. This atmospheric oil painting by 20th-century artist M. Seval captures a rainy day on a bustlin...

Beautiful print that is part of a series of four, representing an ancient Italian roman Vase which was found in a garden in Trastevere in Rome. It i...

A delicate study in nature’s quiet elegance, this midcentury Japanese botanical print captures the serene beauty of blooming white flowers ne...

Large Floral Still Life Oil Painting in Original Frame, 1940s Large Impressionist style floral still life painting. Bouquet of bright yellow and orange zinnias and pink and white ph...

"Medusa" - A Captivating Oil on Canvas Masterpiece by Argentinian Contemporary Artist Diego Cabral (2021) Immerse yourself in the beguiling realm of cont...

17th century Virgin of the Assumption Oil on canvas, 93 x 81 cm Frame, 110 x 97 cm The present Assumption of the Virgin welcomes an innova...

This exquisite Biedermeier portrait from around 1820 is a true gem of early 19th-century German painting. Executed with remarkable finesse, the painting captures a seated lady in a s...