Canada - Wall Decorations

MARY BRYAN (1907-1978) - 'Untitled' - 'Plein Air' Vermont landscape oil painting on canvas (mounted to panel) - unframed - signed M. Bryan lower right - U.S.A. - circa 1940's. Exc...

Vintage Italian architectural mixed media drawing on paper - indistinctly signed & dated lower right - unframed - Italy - circa 1984. Good vintage condition - minor paper loss to b...

S. SMITH ROWE - 'Drummer' - Vintage Cubist style oil painting on paper - unframed - vintage bevel edged matte board - vintage gallery/framer label to the back board - signed lower ri...

Andre Kertesz (Hungarian/American 1894-1985) Title: 'Montmarte', Paris, 1963 Gelatin silver print Signed in ink titled, dated '10-31-63' in artists hand in ink au verso 'Cork...

William Strang (Artist 1859-1921) - David Strang (Etcher/Son of William Strang 1887-1967) - "The Flower Seller" - antique fine art engraving - renowned listed Scottish artist known for his portraits and engravings of peasants - signed and titled at the bottom - initialed and dated in the print - vintage enamel and silver gilt frame - England United Kingdom - circa 1903. Excellent antique condition - minor foxing to the paper edges from the acidic matte board - no loss - no damage - no restoration - minor scuffs & scratches to the vintage frame...

Charles ALFRED Hadfield (Artist - b.c.1856) - Exceptional antique Orientalist watercolor portrait painting on paper (laid down on card) - hand painted - depicting a young Middle East...

MUIN HASAN - 'Allah' - Mid Century Modern gouache painting on watercolor paper - extraordinary quality and composition - signed/titled and dated - dedication verso - unframed - Canad...

ROBERT P. FLYNN - Vintage Surrealist style landscape oil painting on artist's canvas covered panel - signed and dated verso - unframed - Canada (likely) - circa 1970. Excellent vi...

ANCHOR PENELOPE - 'Peony' - Vintage floral needlepoint tapestry - 100% wool - vertical or horizontal placement - padded and mounted to a Mas...

Modern abstract, mixed-media on White Aluminum painting; titled “The Island of Souls” by Maria Astadjov, a conceptual fine artist. Signed on front botto...

A spectacular flemish 17 century combined verdure and mythological handwoven wool tapestry in a simple palette of beige, green, brown and blue, framed with a complete floral border and its original protective burlap backing .Combining romanticism, classicism and baroque artistry, this tapestry is a quintessential example of this highly evolved art form that flourished in Dutch-influenced Flanders throughout the 17th century. The exact mythological event represented by the tapestry is unfortunately not known and I urge viewers and readers of this write up who may recognize the scene to please contact us with the information, for which we would be greatly appreciative. The scene depicted by the tapestry revolves around three life-size classically draped figures with the leading protagonist consisting of a plumed helmeted and uniformed high ranking Roman official in the foreground taking up the entire left hand side of the tapestry. The official is holding the hand of a young woman and is pointing in the direction of a partially visible masted galleon suggesting a departure or a sea faring...

A large, richly colored hand blocked French wall hanging by traditional French company Artis Flora, circa early 20th century. This beautiful tapestry from ...

Pair of framed Castelli majolica landscape tiles - medium size - hand painted and glazed in the 18th century style of the region - featuring bucolic ...

A Chippendale style Chinoiserie Composition and wood hanging Corner shelf or bracket Polychrome, parcel-gilt and pierced composition upper section with lattice, flowers and pa...

Never shy to reference his influences, Artist Peter Keil's bold abstract portraits liven up any space. This large scale painting is presented in an interesting burled wood frame.

Italian 19th century Grand Tour oil painting on canvas in the manner of Giovanni Panini depicting a landscape with roman ruins, framed in a shaped carv...

This framed hooked rug or mat was done by the well known George Edouard Tremblay of Quebec Canada in approximately 1940 in his period Folk Art style. The rug or mat is done with wool...

Two exquisite Fête Galante scenes from France, painted in the early 19th century in Rococo style. The first depicts various groups of figures as they gather in a park, with classica...

Early 19th century French six-panel painted screen. Beautifully hand painted.

This well executed original oil painting on wood panel was done by Christian Sell the Younger in circa 1880 in his realistic style. The painting portrays soldiers standing and on hor...

A striking 19th century Tibetan thangka of the enlightened one, Buddha Nagaraja; King of Nagas (a.k.a. Buddha Nageshvara). Shown seated in the vajra position atop a lotus blossom, ha...

Mid-Century Modern tiled wall plaque in rosewood.

By Spectrum Designed By Studio Parade Size Medium A pure and playful wall system designed out of love for books. The fuller the cupboard, the more be...

This well executed original oil painting on wood panel was done by Christian Sell the Younger in circa 1880 in his realistic style. The painting portrays soldiers on horseback in the...

Watercolor in the manner of Alexei Alexeievitch Harlamoff "Russian, 1842-1915" portrait of a young girl, signed Harlamoff on the lower right, Marked A. Harlamoff on the gold matting....

Grand Canyon watercolor, American school, circa 1930, watercolor on paper, framed under glass with matting, unsigned inscribed on verso "Grand Canyon GW". Paper size 5 1/8"-inches 7...

Ceramic Relief sculpture of a bird by Charles Sucsan.

Wim van Norden (Dutch artist 1917-2001) Dutch Landscape with canal and windmill, signed Wim V. Norden, (signed lower right), oil on canvas measuring 23" inches high x 31" inches wide...

Vintage watercolor painting of two Geisha under an umbrella - watercolor over graphite with gold gilt border - signed upper right (unidentified artist/maker...

"Rough Waters." A lovely, petite, nineteenth century seascape painting or oil sketch in very unusual tones of pink. Oil on board, English school. In a lovely period gilt frame. Board...

Large modernist 100% jute Mid-Century Modern Danish graphic art screen print tapestry. Wood dowels are in the ends for hanging.

A mounted banded fluorite Slab specimen Polished to one side and mounted on a carved wood base imitating a rock formation. Approx. H 6 1/4 in.(16 cm.) x W 8 in.(20.3 cm.) x ...

J. Ross ( American) circa 1970 Reclining Nude signed J. Ross (l.r.) oil on paper, laid down on board Measures: 21 1/4 x 29 1/2 in. (54 x 75 cm.) Frame 24 3/8 x 32 5/8 in. (62 ...

Klement Olsansky painting, oil on Masonite, Titled "Fishing Boat at Drydock", Canadian 1909-1963, The painting is circa 1945, Signed "K. Olsansky" 1.1. on lower l...

A vibrant and textural trio, this set of three mid-century copper wall butterflies is a striking example of Brutalist design from the 1960s–70s. Crafted in hand-cut and torch-treated...

This framed antique painting is being attributed to the well known Canadian artist Frank Leonard Brooks, and dates to approximately 1920 and done ...

Jacob Semiatin abstract watercolor painting. We have many more original paintings from this artist so please view our other listings. This painting is unframed but we can have it fra...

This framed hooked rug or mat was done by the well known George Edouard Tremblay of Quebec Canada in approximately 1940 in his period Folk Art style. The rug or mat is done with wool...

This late Victorian family portrait is in excellent original condition with frame intact and stamped at the back. A true conversation piece that will draw attention.

A beautifully executed and rare complementary pair of oil on canvas paintings depicting two of the moist famous and important counter reformation catholic saints St Francis Xavier and St Carlo Borromeo shown in scenes of what the respective saints are mostly famous for. St Francis Xavier for the conversion to Christianity of many S. E Asian countries notably India and St Carlo Borromeo shown asking the Virgin Mary to intercede for the cessation of the terrible plague of 1576. The paintings are presented in refreshed gilded carved wooden frames and are unsigned. St. Francis Xavier was born in Spanish Navarre in 1506 and in 1528, he met St. Ignatius of Loyola. He became one of the seven in 1534 who founded the Society of Jesus (Jesuit Order). In 1536, he left the University of Paris and joined St. Ignatius in Venice. He was ordained in 1537, and in 1540 after the Society was recognized by the Pope, he journeyed to the Far East. Francis Xavier first evangelized the Portuguese colony of Goa in India, then Travancore, Ceylon, Malacca, and the surrounding islands. From there he journeyed to Japan, where he gave Christianity such deep roots that it survived centuries of violent persecution. He died on Sancian Island in 1552, while he was seeking to penetrate into the great forbidden land of China. Despite language problems, lack of funds, resistance from the Europeans as well as the natives, he persevered. St. Francis converted more people in his life than anyone since the Apostle St. Paul. He baptized over 3 million people, converted the entire town of Goa in India, and he labored in India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, Malaysia, Indonesia, Singapore, and Japan. He was truly a missionary par excellence. St Carlo Borromeo (1538-1584), was a Cardinal of the Holy Roman Catholic Church and Archbishop of Milan from 1565 to 1583. He was described in the decree for his canonization, as “a man, even while the world smiles on him with the utmost flattery, he lives crucified to the world, spiritually, trampling earthly things, seeking continuously the things of heaven, emulating the life of the Angels on earth, in his thoughts and actions. The plague began in the month of August that year. Milan was celebrating joyfully the arrival of Don John of Austria, on his way to Flanders, where he had been appointed governor. The city authorities were abuzz with excitement in their desire to bestow the highest honours on the Spanish prince, but Charles, who had been Archbishop of the diocese for six years, was following with concern the news coming from Trento, Verona and Mantua, where the plague had begun claiming victims. The first cases exploded in Milan on August 11th, right at the moment when Don John of Austria arrived. The victor of Lepanto, followed by the governor, Antonio de Guzmán y Zuñiga, departed the city, while Carlo Borromeo, who was in Lodi for the Bishop’s funeral, returned in haste. Confusion and fear reigned in Milan and the Archbishop dedicated himself completely to assisting the sick and ordering public and private prayers. Dom Prosper Guéranger sums up his infinite charity in this way: “In the absence of local authorities, he organized the health service, founded or renewed hospitals, sought money and provisions, decreed preventive measures. Most importantly though, he took steps to ensure spiritual help, assistance to the sick and the burial of the dead. Unafraid of being infected, he paid in person, by visiting hospitals, leading penitential processions, being everything to everyone, like a father and true shepherd” St. Carlo was convinced that the epidemic was “a scourge sent by Heaven” as chastisement for the sins of the people and that recourse to spiritual measures was necessary to fight against it: prayer and penitence. He rebuked the civil authorities for having placed their trust in human measures rather than divine ones. “Hadn’t they prohibited all the pious gatherings and processions during the time of the Jubilee? For him, and he was convinced of it, these were the causes of the chastisement. The magistrates who governed the city continued to oppose public ceremonies, out of fear that the large gathering of people would spread contagion, but Charles “who was guided by the Divine Spirit” – recounts another biographer – convinced them by citing various examples, among which was the one regarding St. Gregory the Great who had halted the plague devastating Rome in 590. While the pestilence spread, the Archbishop then ordered three general processions to take place in Milan on the 3rd, 5th and 6th of October, “to placate the wrath of God”. On the first day, the Saint, despite it not being the Lenten season, placed ashes on the heads of the thousands gathered, exhorting them to penitence. Once the ceremony was over, the procession went to the Basilica of St. Ambrose. Charles put himself at the head of the people, dressed in a hooded purple robe, barefoot, penitential cord at his neck and large cross in his hand. The second procession led by the Cardinal headed towards the Basilica of San Lorenzo. The third day the procession from the Duomo headed for the Basilica of Santa Maria at San Celso. St. Carlo carried in his hands a relique of Our Lord’s Holy Nail, which had been given by the Emperor Theodosius to St. Ambrose in the 5th century. The plague didn’t show any signs of waning and Milan appeared depopulated, as a third of its citizens had lost their lives and the others were in quarantine or didn’t dare leave their homes. The Archbishop ordered about twenty stone columns with a cross at the top to be erected in the main squares and city crossroads, allowing the inhabitants from every quarter to take part in the Masses and public prayers - from the windows of their homes. One of Milan’s protectors was St. Sebastian, the martyr the Romans had recourse to during the plague in 672. St. Charles suggested that the magistrates of Milan reconstruct the sanctuary dedicated to him, which was falling into ruins, and to celebrate a solemn feast in his honour for ten years. Finally in July 1577, the plague ceased and in September the founding stone was laid in the civic temple of St. Sebastian, where on January 20th every year, even today a Mass is offered to recall the end of the scourge. St.Carlo Borromeo died on November 3rd 1584 and was buried in the Duomo of Milan. His heart was solemnly translated to Rome, in the Basilica of Saints Ambrose...

An early 20th century oil painting of the coastline off the Isle of Capri, near Naples painted in the impressionist style, showing rocky cliffs and the azure Mediterranean sea. The painting is titled ‘Capri’ and is signed Matteo Sarno...

Large Belgian oil painting, still life with flowers: a beautiful cascading bouquet of multicolored flowers on dark ground enhanced by golden drape; sitting on table with small arrang...

J. VET - Amsterdam National Monument - WWII - Vintage original print - hand colored with oil paints and varnish - Dutch Royal Coat of Arms lower right - Amsterdam city flag and Nethe...

An antique French pair of sculpted gilt bronze curtain hooks or tie-backs richly decorated with shell motifs.

A large Abstract Studio Art Pottery charger, unmarked, attributed to Poole Pottery U.K. Decorated in attractive an abstract spiral pattern i...

Five original photographs from live Broadway performances at the historic Strand Theater. The Strand Theatre was originally an early movie palace locate...

This very large and well executed painting on a woven fabric is unsigned and likely done by a European artist in the late 19th century or early 20th century. The painting is done in ...

This very well executed antique oil painting is unsigned, with unknown origins, and is presumed to date to approximately 1920 and done in the period impressionistic style. The painti...

Solid Chrome and brass/bronze two toned shelf with up to 6 glass shelves. This solid and sturdy shelf features two metals: chrome and brass. The chrome has minimal patina. The brass has a gorgeous brown patina finish that gives off the look of bronze. Otherwise in great vintage condition. This shelf is very sturdy and heavy as its solid metal, the glass shelves are thick at about 0.75 inches in thickness. There's placements for 4-6 glass shelves in total. It comes with 4 glass shelves but we can add additional shelf shelves if requested (no additional charge) This unique two tone vintage shelf...

This unique piece from Morgan Clayhall's studio is a modern interpretation of a New York City subway sign, specifically the 8th Avenue line. The artwork digitally transforms the ico...

This original painting was done by the Canadian artist, Manly E. MacDonald in circa 1960 in his semi-impressionistic style. The painting is done on canvas artist's board and is a Can...

Damien Hirst (b. 1965) is a British conceptual artist and provocateur who rose to prominence as one of the Young British Artists (YBA) movement of the late 1980’s and early 1990’s. ...

A set of three original copperplate engravings by the renowned Parisian 18th century Engraver Antione Aveline ( b 1718 - d 1762 ). The three engravings are numbered 62, 64 and 45 and were commissioned with the permission of the Louis XV the King of France at the time. All three engravings show views and perspectives of features in the gardens of Versailles...

A Grand Tour heavy bronze bas-relief of a classical scene showing a retinue of six figures consisting of two nude standing males and three classically draped maidens including Athena...

JOHN SIRIS-DAVIES - 'University of Toronto' - Vintage hand colored print - signed - double matted - framed with glass - Canada - circa 1985. Excellent vintage condition - print not ...

Brass sunburst wall sculpture in the manner of Curtis Jeré

This large and heavy office sign is made of solid cast bronze and shows no foundry or maker's mark, but is presumed to have been made in the 1920s in the Art Deco style somewhere in ...

This framed hooked rug or mat was done by the well known George Edouard Tremblay of Quebec Canada in approximately 1940 in his period Folk Art style. The rug or mat is done with wool...

Nicolas de Larmessin Etching – Habit de Tabletier. 20th century print. Nicolas de Larmessin (1640-1725) was an enormously creative and productive artist. Nicolas was part of a long ...

A nice three horse carved pine panel mounted in oak frame signed W.B.Lintton, The horses are deeply carved In a round recessed disc. The carving is signed on the lower right, W. B. Litton. The carving is mounted in a quarter cut oak frame. The carving is circa 1920-1930. The framed carving...