Canada - Paintings

An oil painting on canvas showing a portrait of a classical maiden depicted as a vestal virgin dressed in classical attire, having chestnut hair concealed by a guarnello or thin veil and holding a Roman oil lamp. The painting signed “F. Hofelder" on the lower right of the canvas was executed circa 1873 almost 100 years after the original by the late 18 Century neoclassical Swiss artist Angelika Kauffman. The virtually unknown Polish artist is likely to have copied the original painting hanging at the Gemäldegalerie Alte Meister (Old Masters Picture Gallery) in the Staatliche Kunstsammlungen, Dresden, Germany. The Swiss-born artist Angelica Kauffman...

LOUIS DOBRY - 'The Palette' - Expressionist oil painting on panel - heavy impasto in areas with scraping/scratching of the panel surface - signed and titled lower right - unframed - unfinished work...

Juan Salazar (1934-) Tianguis en Toluca Signed and dated (lower left), Signed and titled, verso. Oil on canvas. 24" in. x 36" in. (61 x 91.4 cm.) Boldly painted, large and import...

Arina Hugenholtz (1848-1934) - Untitled - Extraordinary watercolor and gouache painting on paper - depicting a shepherd and his sheep resting under trees next to a lake - signed lower right - Netherlands (Laren) - late 19th century. Excellent antique condition - strong color with no loss or restoration to the painting - toning to the back of the paper from acidic back boards - unframed - signs of age and use. Painting Size - 11" (28 cm.) Wide x 7 7/8" (20 cm.) High. Arina Hugenholtz (1848-1934) - Closely associated with the Laren School (offshoot of the Hague School) - early tutoring by Anton Mauve...

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...

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...

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...

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....

This well executed hand painted porcelain panel is unsigned, but presumed to have been done in France in approximately 1850 in a Renaissance style. The panel is an iconic depiction o...

A late 18th century copy of a painting by Claude Lorrain titled, "Port scene with the Villa Medici" the original painted in 1637 and now hanging in the Uffizi Gallery in Florence. Th...

Signed English oil on canvas beautifully depicting cliffs and crashing waves on a rocky shoreline with cormorants at sunset. The original plaster of Paris frame shows beautifully. So...

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...

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...

Artist Iavina after the work of Godfried Schalcken or Gottfried Schalken (1643-1706) Dutch painter oil on canvas "The Lady of Candlelight Luminescen...

A pair of Georgian English 19th century portraits of a gentleman and a woman, oil on canvas, original frame and stretcher, crackle paint (stable condition) typical of older paintings...

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 ...

Nina Vasilyevna Skorubskaya (Russian 1918–2010). Oil on canvas. Signed H.B. Ckopyockog. Actual picture size: 25.5 inches high x 32.5 inches long x 1 inch deep Frame size: 34.25 inc...

ANTON VAN UNEN PAINTING (DUTCH 1918-2010) Windmill in a Reedland. Signed Lower Right. Oil on canvas. 15 3/4" x 11 3/4" in., (40 x 30 cm.) Framed.

This original acrylic painting on artist board was done by well known Canadian artist James Henderson Boyd in 1965 in the period Mid-Century Modern style. This abstract painting is d...

This antique framed oil painting was done by Bernard Pothast of the Netherlands in approximately 1920 in his realistic style. The painting is done on canvas and depicts an interior scene of a Dutch mother in period dress with her children. The painting is framed in its original gesso frame with a small brass name plate...

ALICE BIERNE SAWTELLE MACKENZIE 1898-1989 The Flower Selle Mexico, circa 1940. Oil on canvas. 22" x 18" in. (61.1 x 45.7 cm.) Frame: 30 1/2" x 24 1/4" in. (77.5 x 61.5 cm.) Alice...

A finely painted portrait of a beautiful young woman attired in traditional wedding costume of the Great Khans. Executed with an almost jewel-like degree of detail & sharpness, signed bottom right and set behind a glass panel within a custom made embossed gilt frame. Canvas dimensions, 24" high x 18" wide. Frame dimensions, 32.5" high x 26.5" wide. Artist Bio: Batjargal Tseyentsogzol...

A fine portrait of a Raja, 19th century Mughal, India, opaque pigments on paper laid on a card. Oval measures 4 7/8" inches x 4" inches, framed and matted. Frame size is 10 1' inches...

CHI SHING - 'River Boats II' - Vintage watercolor landscape painting - vintage gold tone metal frame - finished with double matte boards - signed lower right...

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

G. Cano (Italian 19th-20th century) "Street Scene in Naples", watercolor, Signed lower left "Cano" watercolor on paper. Framed, Matted, Labeled "Strada Di Napoli" G. Cano. The painti...

William Henry Chandler (1854-1928) Pastel, a cottage in an autumn landscape, signed "Chandler" on lower right. Pastel on paper in period mahogan...

A pair of original oil paintings on canvas depicting a handsome young aristocratic couple of the Directoire, early Empire period. They are each pictured from the waist up, she holdin...

George Watson Barratt 1884-1962 was a prominent New York illustrator in the first half of the 20th century. This painting is of an artist, his easel and ...

"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...

A beautiful 18th Century oil on canvas, depicting a garden scene typical of the period, also known as a "Fête Galante". In the style of Jean-Antoine Watteau, the french master of the...

Danish painting on canvas, circa 1960's. Idyllic stunning winter sunset, signed original. Lovely frame in grey and black wood with textured mat. Bring the outdoors in!

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...

Oil painting on wood attributed to Jules Dupré (1811-1889), a French artist famous for his dramatic paintings of forests around Paris and one of the leaders of the Barbizon School of...

A finely executed 19th century Italian ‘plein air’ forested landscape, demonstrating a highly developed & balanced application of natural light, texture & shading. Oil on wood panel,...

oil on canvas German 17th school follower of Johann Hulsman "Gallant Scene" written "Bonhams" in chalk on the stretcher Condition: Presents well, vibrant colours relined probably in...

This original antique oil on canvas painting was done by John Munnoch of England in approximately 1900 in the period late Victorian style. The painting is a well executed landscape o...

Oil on canvas painting "Madonna and Child". Blacklight scan show there has been a touch up covering the baby Jesus's genitals done over the centuries. In the original ornate gold fra...

An extremely true to the original work by Scottish-born artist Sir David Wilkie, (1785–1841) now displayed in the Tate Gallery in London The painting ...

A finely executed 19th century ‘plein air’, Barbizon School inspired landscape by noted Canadian artist W.E. Atkinson. OSA. ARCA. Oil on canvas, signed & dated 1894 bottom left. ...

Jacob Semiatan 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...

Jacob Semiatan 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...

Jacob Semiatan 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...

James A. Fetherolf (1925-1994) - "Memories" - Extraordinary 'American Western' fine art winter landscape oil painting on canvas - exacting detail throughout - signed lower left - tit...

A museum worthy large painting depicting travellers before the falls of Tivoli outside of Rome, with the Temple of Vesta in the background, after the 18thC French artist Claude Joseph Vernet...

MARGARET COCHRANE - 'Mill Houses on the Moselle River - France' - double sided watercolor painting on Arches paper - signed lower right - unframed - harbor ...

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...

This very large and substantial antique oil painting was done by the well known British artist, Robert Hillingfprd in circa 1880 in the style of Realism. The painting is framed in it...

This large antique oil painting was done by the well known Willem Hendriks of the Netherlands in approximately 1920 in his signature realistic style. The painting is an oil on canvas and is titled "The Old Well" and depicts a Dutch woman...

Ronald Searle painting for 'Modern Types' book cover Medium: Watercolor and Ink Size Without Frame: 13" high x 10" wide With Frame: 28" high x 21" wide Ronald Se...

CHI SHING - 'River Boats I' - Vintage watercolor landscape painting - vintage gold tone metal frame - finished with double matte boards - signed lower left -...

Done in England in the middle of the Victorian Period, this very substantial original oil painting on canvas is done by noted British artist Claude Hayes. The painting depicts a mars...

Henri Alphonse Barnoin (1882-1940) studied with Emile Charles Dameron at the Ecole des Beaux Arts in Paris. In 1912 he moved to the small community of Concarneau in Northwest France,...

Robert Herdman (Scottish 1829-1888) oil on board. Nicely framed by Robert Herdman depicting woman sitting with keys. Measures: Size without frame 17.5" wide X 23.5" high Size with...

CLAYTON DAVID INSLEY (Canadian 1908-1987) - 'Late Afternoon Snow in the Muskoka District' - Post Impressionist winter landscape oil painting on prepared hardboard - the painting feat...

This antique original oil painting on canvas was done by James Edwin Meadows, a known British artist, in approximately 1860 in the period Victorian style. The painting depicts an Eng...

The artist's studio painting; oil on canvas; approx. framed size: 48" x 24.5" x 2" impressive still-life of an array of flowers before an interior backdrop, circa 1950s. Joseph "Joe" Plaskett (12 July 1918–21 September 2014) was a Canadian painter. He studied with many prominent Canadian painters like A.Y. Jackson, Jack Shadbolt...

Harry Hutchinson Shaw (1897-1989) - "Untitled" - American Impressionist fine art oil painting on canvas - featuring a majestic Egret in a marshy ...