English School, 19th century oil on canvas painting after "A Little Girl" or "The Age of Innocence" by Sir Joshua Reynolds (United Kingdom, 1723-1792) now in the Tate Gallery, London. The subject, a young barefoot female child is depicted seated in a landscape setting with her legs tucked beneath her, and dressed in a white […]
Lot 920: Signed 19th c. O/B, Artists Sharing a Meal
European school, 19th century oil on board genre painting of two artists in a studio, sharing a meal of eggs and a bottle of wine, while a dog observes. Various paintings adorning the walls in the background. Signed "P. Bisson, 1843" lower right. Old auction result label en verso, listing the title as Artists and […]
Lot 921: 2 O/B French Landscapes, signed Lubin
Two (2) oil on board landscape paintings. attributed to Jules Desire Lubin (France, b. 1854) or Jean Lubin (French, 19th c.). 1st item: Oil on board painting depicting two figures on a rural road with a village in the background. Inscribed lower right: "a l'ami J. Camille Chaigneau. J Lubin, 1895". Housed in a carved, […]
Lot 917: John Gray O/C Portrait Painting of Spaniel
John Gray (United Kingdom, 20th century) oil on canvas portrait of a King Charles Spaniel standing in front of a dark backdrop with trees and shrubbery. Signed "John Gray" lower right. Housed in a contemporary molded gilt wood frame. Sight: 16 3/4" H x 19 1/2" W. Framed: 26 1/2" H x 30 1/2" W. […]
Lot 918: Austrian School O/C Royal Portrait of Maria Theresa
Austrian school oil on canvas royal portrait of Maria Theresa, the Hapsburg Queen of Austria from 1740-1780. Subject is attired in an ornate blue gown with detailed lace decoration and a green fur cloak, holding a scepter on a pillow with crowned jewels and surrounded by red drapery, architectural forms and carved gilt furniture. Housed […]
Lot 915: 2 British Paintings with Horses, incl. Garraway
1st item: Edward Garraway (United Kingdom, active 19th Century) oil on canvas equestrian painting titled "Polly" depicting a brown mare in a stable setting. Signed and dated "E Garraway 1890" lower right, and titled lower center. Label en verso of stretcher for Michael Deasy Antiques, Brighton, England. Housed in a molded giltwood frame. Sight: 9 […]
Lot 916: Oil on Canvas Marsh Landscape Painting with Duck, Danish School
Oil on canvas marsh scene painting depcting a mallard in flight. Signed "CHR-N-25" in red lower right. Housed in a giltwood frame with carved fruit and nut decoration. Sight: 18 1/4"H x 25 3/4" W. Framed: 25 1/2" H x 33" W. Danish school, early 20th century. PROVENANCE: The estate of Dr. Thomas Bechtel, Memphis, […]
Lot 913: Five 18th C. Prints incl. Chauncy & Volkamer
Five (5) Historical English and German copperplate engravings with hand coloring on laid paper. 1st-3rd items: Three (3) engravings from "The Historical Antiquities of Hertfordshire" by Sir Henry Chauncy (1632-1719), Kt. Serjeant at Law, published London, Ben Griffin et al., 1700. Depicts English Manor Houses, including one (1) titled "Temple Dinsley", one (1) titled "Offley […]
Lot 914: 6 Flora and Fauna Prints, incl. M. Catesby, G. Edwards
Six (6) 19th Century hand colored copper plate engravings on laid paper. 1st-4th items: Four (4) prints drawn by Mark Catesby (United Kingdom, 1683-1749), engraved by Johann Michael Seligmann (Germany, 1720-1762) for the German editions of COLLECTION OF VARIOUS FOREIGN AND RARE BIRDS and THE NATURAL HISTORY OF CAROLINA, FLORIDA, AND THE BAHAMA ISLANDS, published […]
Lot 911: 5 18th Cent. Marine Engravings, incl. T. Major, J. Boyndell
Five (5) English copperplate engravings depicting maritime scenes, including three (3) by Thomas Major (United Kingdom, 1720-1799) and two (2) by John Boydell (United Kingdom, 1720-1804), after various artists, published in London, circa 1749-52. Each depicts reproductions of paintings or views of towns, including Hammersmith, a district of west London. Artist and engraver information, lower […]