Phoenix

18th Century French Greco Roman Mythological Painting Beautiful & Large piece purchased in France. This scene was taken from the Metamorphosis of Ovid. Inner Frame Dimensions:...

Circa 1910 French Terra Cotta Bust After Venus De Milo. Beautiful piece purchased in France. Age appropriate wear, see detailed photos or message us with questions.

Pair of Shepherdesses in St. Dominique Blond Mahogany Sculpted heads of Eagles with hamstrung front feet ending in doe hooves. Rare pair of chairs purchased in France. Age appropria...

Abstract Sgraffito design Studio Pottery Vase by Louis Raynor (1917-1999). Monogram signature on the Bottom. Measures: 5 3/4" H x 3 1/2" D. Mint condition. Louis Benjamin Raynor...

18th Century French Louis XVI Hunting Cabinet In original condition with a beautiful Patina. Unique piece purchased in France. Age appropriate wear, see detailed photos or message...

2 Lazy 2P, ca. 1939 Lon Megargee Serigraph 20 x 24 inches Signed in screen Original serigraph print by Lon Megargee 1883 - 1960 Featured in "Hot Irons" by Oren Arnold and John Hale, 1940 SHIPPING CHARGES INCLUDE SHIPPING, PACKAGING & INSURANCE Lon Megargee created this serigraph from his commission with Oren Arnold and John Hale to do their dust jacket for the book, " Hot Irons", 1940. Arnold and Hale wanted to establish a reference work, an "authority", with a entertaining history about the evolution of the brand. Megargee created a painting of a steer that was branded with the script, 2 Lazy 2 P. Surrounding the steer is a random display of famous brands of ranches in the Southwest. It was well received and must have prompted Megargee to create the likeness as a print. The brand is described in chapter thirteen, page 207-208 and says, " Ed Stram, who was Arizona state veterinarian for sixteen years, fire-branded his cattle with this peculiar crest. It isn't peculiar unless you have an equally peculiar sense of humor. At a glance it appears to be just another typically unimaginative brand, but it has been used to make many a thousand girls blush, and a few thousand bashful young men as well". COLLIER GALLERY, FINE ART ESTATE OF LON MEGARGEE Born and raised in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, Lon Megargee, at age 13, ran away from his upper class home and went West in 1896 led by his zest for the wild and adventuresome life. There he established a reputation as a cowboy painter and illustrator with work most associated with Arizona Brewing Company ads featuring humorous aspects of cowboy life. In his youth, he worked as a free-lance cowboy, exhibition roper, poker dealer, and bronco buster in Arizona, and then went east again to study art in Philadelphia at the Pennsylvania Academy of Fine Arts, and to New York at the Art Students League and Pratt Institute. He returned to Arizona, living in Cave Creek, Salt River Canyon, Phoenix and the last years of his life near Sedona. His Phoenix home later became a popular hotel and dining place called the Hermosa Inn. Megargee was a ranch owner and also did oil canvases of the places he loved and the cowboy life he admired. By 1910, he was among the earliest resident artists, and was probably the best known artist in Arizona. His name was first associated with a landscape series of 15 large murals for the Capitol Building, newly constructed just after Arizona became a state in 1912. Another one of his paintings, Elemental, was the first painting by an artist living in Arizona to be acquired for the Municipal Collection of Phoenix. These works were chosen from entries in the State Fair, where he continued to win prizes for figure and landscape painting. From 1911 to 1953, he did numerous commission works for the Santa Fe Railroad, including a work titledNavajos Watching a Santa Fe Train. Between 1915 and 1930, he also painted in the Los Angeles area of California and had entries in the California State Fair. He died in Cottonwood, Arizona. After his death, theSaturday Evening Post had a double-page reproduction of his painting Cowboy's Dream. Creator of the iconic logo for the Stetson Hat Company, " Last Drop From his Stetson", still in use today. Fine Art Estate of Lon Megargee We offer signed in print and original signature block prints. Custom, hand carved, signature frames, with archival standards and a speciality in hand dyed mats and french matting are provided for a beautiful and timeless presentation. Megargee explored different mediums; printmaking captivated him in particular. The contrast of the black and white block print method captured perfectly his interpretation of a bold American West. The first print was produced around 1921 and culminated with the creation of “The Cowboy Builds a Loop” in 1933 with 28 images and poetry by his friend, Roy George. Megargee continued producing prints throughout the 1940s and early 50s. At age 13, Lon Megargee came to Phoenix in 1896 following the death of his father in Philadelphia. For several years he resided with relatives while working at an uncle’s dairy farm and at odd jobs. He returned to Philadelphia in 1898 – 1899 in order to attend drawing classes at the Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts. Back in Phoenix in 1899, he decided at the age of 16 to try to make his living as a cowboy. Lon moved to the cow country of Wickenburg where he was hired by Tex Singleton’s Bull Ranch. He later joined the Three Bar Ranch . . . and, after a few years, was offered a job by Billy Cook...

19th Century Continental Opaline Urn Shaped Vase

Pair of uncommon Plycraft bent wood walnut true mid century modern vintage side chairs. These were likely designed by George Mulhauser, but they share some design elements in common with Norman Cherner...

16th Century Italian Santa Lucia in a 19th Century French Frame Beautiful Condition. Purchased in France. Age appropriate wear, see detailed photos or message us with any questions.

Early 19th Century Louis XVI Wine Table

19th Century Renaissance Style Pompeian Red Porcelain Urns Beautiful piece purchased in France. Age appropriate wear, see detailed photos or message us with questions.

Early 19th Century French Trumeau Painting Gorgeous painting purchased in France. Age appropriate wear, see detailed photos. Message us with any questions.

Nikolai Timkov (1912-1993) Russian artist. Oil on board dated 1968 in a gold-leaf frame. Titled and signed twice on the verso. Titled: The Kremlin. Measures: 13 ½ x 20. Frame size: 2...

Antique Staffordshire Pair Pottery Candlesticks Figurines Beautiful piece purchased in France. Age appropriate wear, see detailed photos or message us with questions.

19th Century Original Oil Painting, Italian Landscape. Oil on board. Unknown artist.

Seldom seen 8’ plus Arne Vodder for Sibast teak sideboard now available. This handsome chest has been impeccably restored and has two tambour doors, 5 drawers and three interior shel...

This beautiful color woodblock print by Paul Jacoulet was printed in 1954. The edition size is 350, but fewer than 50 were printed. Titled lower left: Le Sculpteur de Tokobuei - Mer...

Octagon-shaped mirror with an acrylic brass and black frame. The pattern resembles a camera aperture. Likely 1980s. 36.5” wide and tall, 2” deep. One piece of the brass accent needs ...

Mid 19th Century French Mahogany Zinc & Brass Jardiniere Brass Gallery Beautiful Mahogany Grain Original Condition

19th Century Pair Louis XVI Style Children's Chairs Beautiful chairs purchased in France. Age appropriate wear, see detailed photos or message us with questions.

Excerpts from William Peterson, Tom Waldron, 1985 They cut through space like beautiful and efficient tools. No bases or pedestals are required. They sit ...

18th Century Pair Directoire Bergeres Detached Columns Unique pair purchased in France. Age appropriate wear, see detailed photos or message us with questions.

19th Century English Gentlemen Playing Cards - By S.G. Welton. Beautiful painting purchased in France. Age appropriate wear, see detailed photos or message us with questions.

19th Century Louis XVI Pair of Cassolettes. Beautiful pair purchased in France. Age appropriate wear, see detailed photos or message us with questions.

19th Century (Mid) Terra Cotta Bust Bacchus. Beautiful piece purchased in France. Age appropriate wear, see detailed photos or message us with questions.

19th Century Oil on Panel Woman Admiring a Ring By F.R. Alison Gorgeous painting purchased in France. In great shape considering age, does not need any major cleaning or restoration....

Rare Early 19th Century Louis XVI Style Octagon Table with Carrera Marble Unique Piece Purchased in France. Age appropriate wear, see detailed photos. Message us with questions.

Napoleon III Late 19th Century Majolica Rooster. Unique piece purchased in France. Age appropriate wear, see detailed photos or message us with questions.

French Black Porcelain Lamp Bronze Mounts Beautiful lamp purchased in France. Age appropriate wear, see detailed photo or message us with questions.

Napoleon III Late 19th Century Majolica Rooster Unique piece purchased in France. Age appropriate wear, see detailed photos or message us with questions.

Title: Hopi ca. 1920s Artist: Lon Megargee Medium: Block Print Size: 11 x 11 inches (Sight Measurement) SHIPPING CHARGES INCLUDE SHIPPING, PACKAGING & INSURANCE Creator of Stetson's hat logo "Last Drop from his Hat" Image of Lon Megargee not included in purchase. Lon Megargee 1883 - 1960 At age 13, Lon Megargee came to Phoenix in 1896 following the death of his father in Philadelphia. For several years he resided with relatives while working at an uncle’s dairy farm and at odd jobs. He returned to Philadelphia in 1898 – 1899 in order to attend drawing classes at the Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts. Back in Phoenix in 1899, he decided at the age of 16 to try to make his living as a cowboy. Lon moved to the cow country of Wickenburg, Arizona where he was hired by Tex Singleton’s Bull Ranch. He later joined the Three Bar R. . . and after a few years, was offered a job by Billy Cook of the T.T. Ranch near New River. By 1906, Megargee had learned his trade well enough to be made foreman of Cook’s outfit. Never shy about taking risks, Lon soon left Cook to try his own hand at ranching. He partnered with a cowpuncher buddy, Tom Cavness, to start the El Rancho Cinco Uno at New River. Unfortunately, the young partners could not foresee a three-year drought that would parch Arizona, costing them their stock and then their hard-earned ranch. Breaking with his romantic vision of cowboy life, Megargee finally turned to art full time. He again enrolled at the Pennsylvania Academy of Art and then the Los Angeles School of Art and Design during 1909 – 1910. The now well-trained student took his first trip to paint “en plein air” (outdoors) to the land of Hopi and Navajo peoples in northern Arizona. After entering paintings from this trip in the annual Territorial Fair at Phoenix, in 1911, he surprisingly sold his first oil painting to a major enterprise – the Santa Fe Railroad . . . Lon received $50 for “Navajos Watching the Santa Fe Train.” He soon sold the SFRR ten paintings over the next two years. For forty years the railroad was his most important client, purchasing its last painting from him in 1953. In a major stroke of good fortune during his early plein-air period, Megargee had the opportunity to paint with premier artist, William R. Leigh (1866 – 1955). Leigh furnished needed tutoring and counseling, and his bright, impressionistic palette served to enhance the junior artist’s sense of color and paint application. In a remarkable display of unabashed confidence and personable salesmanship, Lon Megargee, at age 30, forever linked his name with Arizona art history. Despite the possibility of competition from better known and more senior artists, he persuaded Governor George Hunt and the Legislature in 1913 to approve 15 large, historic and iconic murals for the State Capitol Building in Phoenix. After completing the murals in 1914, he was paid the then princely sum of roughly $4000. His Arizona statehood commission would launch Lon to considerable prominence at a very early point in his art career. Following a few years of art schooling in Los Angeles, and several stints as an art director with movie studios, including Paramount, Megargee turned in part to cover illustrations for popular Western story magazines in the 1920s. In the 1920s, as well, Lon began making black and white prints of Western types and of genre scenes from woodblocks. These prints he generally signed and sold singly. In 1933, he published a limited edition, signed and hard-cover book (about 250 copies and today rare)containing a group of 28 woodblock images. Titled “The Cowboy Builds a Loop,” the prints are noteworthy for strong design, excellent draftsmanship, humanistic and narrative content, and quality. Subjects include Southwest Indians and cowboys, Hispanic men and women, cattle, horses, burros, pioneers, trappers, sheepherders, horse traders, squaw men and ranch polo players. Megargee had a very advanced design sense for simplicity and boldness which he demonstrated in how he used line and form. His strengths included outstanding gestural (action) art and strong figurative work. He was superb in design, originality and drawing, as a study of his prints in the Hays collection reveals. In 1944, he published a second group of Western prints under the same title as the first. Reduced to 16 images from the original 28 subjects, and slightly smaller, Lon produced these prints in brown ink on a heavy, cream-colored stock. He designed a sturdy cardboard folio to hold each set. For the remainder of his life, Lon had success selling these portfolios to museum stores, art fairs and shows, and to the few galleries then selling Western art. Drawing on real working and life experiences, Lon Megargee had a comprehensive knowledge, understanding and sensitivity for Southwestern subject matter. Noted American modernist, Lew Davis...

Antique French 19th Century Fruitwood Buffet Beautiful piece purchased in France. Age appropriate wear, see detailed photos or message us with any questions.

Late 19th Century French Bronze Terrier as a Pen Tray. Unique piece purchased in France. Age appropriate wear, see detailed photos or message us with questions.

The lamps are in very good condition. There is a little patina on the gold as a result of age. Gorgeous and unique lamps. See pics!

Circa 1810. French Empire Mahogany Secretary With Ormolu Fittings & Trim

Circa 1800 Pair of French Gilt Bronze Griffin Candle Holders. Unique pair purchased in France. Age appropriate wear, see detailed photos or mess...

mixed media on paper; unframed Neoromantic painter Hiro Yokose fuses multiple layers of wax and oil paint to create mysterious, veiled landscapes illuminated with flashes of light i...

Napoleon III Late 19th Century Majolica Pig Unique piece purchased in France. Age appropriate wear, see detailed photos or message us with questions.

Pair of 19th Century Mahogany French Regence Library Chairs with Lyre back and gilded accents. gorgeous shape.

19th Century Scottish Etched Glass Compote. Beautiful pair purchased in France. Age appropriate wear, see detailed photos or message us with questions.

Circa 1950 French White Opaline Lamp Beautiful lamp purchased in France. Age appropriate wear, see detailed photos or message us with questions.

SHIPPING CHARGES INCLUDE SHIPPING, PACKAGING & **INSURANCE** Untitled (Sunrise with Cowboy) by David Stoecklein 1949-2014 Photograph, Archival Pigment Print, Mat Finish Image size 30 x 24 inches Signed: Lower right David Stoecklein July 11, 1949 - Nov. 10, 2014 David Stoecklein launched his photography career by taking lifestyle shots of skiing, fishing, hiking, and biking, landing assignments for companies such as Coca-Cola, Ski Magazine...

Pair of Mid 20th Century Over-doors From A Former Theatre, Beautiful Condition. Unique pair purchased in France, see detailed photos. Message us with questions.

Antique Pair Japanese Patinated Bronze Vases Mounted as Lamps Beautiful piece purchased in France. Age appropriate wear, see detailed photos or message us with questions.

Napoleon III Late 19th Century Majolica Rabbit. Unique piece purchased in France. Age appropriate wear, see detailed photos or message us with questions. 

C1872 French Painting of Gypsy Woman with a Parrot Beautifully Painted. Very Crisp. Unique piece purchased in France. Age appropriate wear, see detailed photos. Message us with any...

These sculptural, space-age 1960's lounge chairs by Karpen of California have been newly reupholstered in an elegant gray striped wool and the solid walnut legs have been expertly re...

Lon Megargee 1883-1960 "The Sheepherder" Wood block print Signed in plate, lower right Image size: 10 x 10 inches Frame size 22 x 22 inches Creator of Stetson's hat logo "Last Drop from his Hat" Lon Megargee 1883 - 1960 At age 13, Lon Megargee came to Phoenix in 1896 following the death of his father in Philadelphia. For several years he resided with relatives while working at an uncle’s dairy farm and at odd jobs. He returned to Philadelphia in 1898 – 1899 in order to attend drawing classes at the Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts. Back in Phoenix in 1899, he decided at the age of 16 to try to make his living as a cowboy. Lon moved to the cow country of Wickenburg, Arizona where he was hired by Tex Singleton’s Bull Ranch. He later joined the Three Bar R. . . and after a few years, was offered a job by Billy Cook of the T.T. Ranch near New River. By 1906, Megargee had learned his trade well enough to be made foreman of Cook’s outfit. Never shy about taking risks, Lon soon left Cook to try his own hand at ranching. He partnered with a cowpuncher buddy, Tom Cavness, to start the El Rancho Cinco Uno at New River. Unfortunately, the young partners could not foresee a three-year drought that would parch Arizona, costing them their stock and then their hard-earned ranch. Breaking with his romantic vision of cowboy life, Megargee finally turned to art full time. He again enrolled at the Pennsylvania Academy of Art and then the Los Angeles School of Art and Design during 1909 – 1910. The now well-trained student took his first trip to paint “en plein air” (outdoors) to the land of Hopi and Navajo peoples in northern Arizona. After entering paintings from this trip in the annual Territorial Fair at Phoenix, in 1911, he surprisingly sold his first oil painting to a major enterprise – the Santa Fe Railroad . . . Lon received $50 for “Navajos Watching the Santa Fe Train.” He soon sold the SFRR ten paintings over the next two years. For forty years the railroad was his most important client, purchasing its last painting from him in 1953. In a major stroke of good fortune during his early plein-air period, Megargee had the opportunity to paint with premier artist, William R. Leigh (1866 – 1955). Leigh furnished needed tutoring and counseling, and his bright, impressionistic palette served to enhance the junior artist’s sense of color and paint application. In a remarkable display of unabashed confidence and personable salesmanship, Lon Megargee, at age 30, forever linked his name with Arizona art history. Despite the possibility of competition from better known and more senior artists, he persuaded Governor George Hunt and the Legislature in 1913 to approve 15 large, historic and iconic murals for the State Capitol Building in Phoenix. After completing the murals in 1914, he was paid the then princely sum of roughly $4000. His Arizona statehood commission would launch Lon to considerable prominence at a very early point in his art career. Following a few years of art schooling in Los Angeles, and several stints as an art director with movie studios, including Paramount, Megargee turned in part to cover illustrations for popular Western story magazines in the 1920s. In the 1920s, as well, Lon began making black and white prints of Western types and of genre scenes from woodblocks. These prints he generally signed and sold singly. In 1933, he published a limited edition, signed and hard-cover book (about 250 copies and today rare)containing a group of 28 woodblock images. Titled “The Cowboy Builds a Loop,” the prints are noteworthy for strong design, excellent draftsmanship, humanistic and narrative content, and quality. Subjects include Southwest Indians and cowboys, Hispanic men and women, cattle, horses, burros, pioneers, trappers, sheepherders, horse traders, squaw men and ranch polo players. Megargee had a very advanced design sense for simplicity and boldness which he demonstrated in how he used line and form. His strengths included outstanding gestural (action) art and strong figurative work. He was superb in design, originality and drawing, as a study of his prints in the Hays collection reveals. In 1944, he published a second group of Western prints under the same title as the first. Reduced to 16 images from the original 28 subjects, and slightly smaller, Lon produced these prints in brown ink on a heavy, cream-colored stock. He designed a sturdy cardboard folio to hold each set. For the remainder of his life, Lon had success selling these portfolios to museum stores, art fairs and shows, and to the few galleries then selling Western art. Drawing on real working and life experiences, Lon Megargee had a comprehensive knowledge, understanding and sensitivity for Southwestern subject matter. Noted American modernist, Lew Davis...

19th Century Painting of Young Boy Reading. Painting is in amazing shape. Gorgeous piece, see detailed pics. Contact us for more information.

19th Century Oil by M.C. (Malcolm) Waite "The Mary Ann". Gorgeous piece, see detailed photos. Contact us for more information.

Abstract expressionist gouache and watercolor on paper by noted artist Rolph Scarlett (1891-1984). Unframed. Signed and dated 1947 lower right. In excellent condition. Paper...

Napoleon III Late 19th Century Majolica Pig. Unique piece purchased from France. Age appropriate wear, see detailed photos or message us with questions.

John Scott (1850-1918) British figure and genre painter. Oil on board in good condition, framed under glass. Measures: 12 7/8" H x 9 5/8" W. Frame: 19" H x 15 1/2" W. Original frame,...

Napoleon III Late 19th Century Majolica Rooster Unique piece purchased in France. Age appropriate wear, see detailed photos or message us with questions.

Wonderful ceramic vase (or bottle) with horse motif by well-known mid-century Italian potter, Guido Gambone (1909-1969). It’s been a favorite of mine for almost twenty years. Measu...

Antique Pair Japanese Painted Bronze Vases Mounted as Lamps. Beautiful detailing, must see images.

1979 C. Jeré Artisan House urchin or pom pom brass wall art. This is the much less common massive round version and measures about 40” wide and 10” deep. It features 12 urchins on cu...

SHIPPING CHARGES INCLUDE SHIPPING, PACKAGING & **INSURANCE** Red Rodeo Rider 1981 Bill Schenck Serigraph, edition of 75 Image size 35 x 25 inches UNFRAMED Billy Schenck has ...

Erte Original Bronze Sculpture - Beautiful Female Figure. Ed: 375. Published by Chalk & Vermillion, 1988. The work is in mint condition. Title: “Stranded.” Measures: 20"h x...

Original Stencil Print by Sadao Watanabe (1913-1996) on hand-made washi paper. The image is from the Old Testament - Noah’s Ark. Artist’s chop mark and pencil signature are seen lowe...