Oil on panel oval portrait of an older gentleman, believed to be Thomas Helm of Kentucky (1785-1865). The subject is depicted in a black suit and tie and white dress shirt. Unsigned but attributed to Joseph Henry Bush (Kentucky/Natchez, 1794-1865) or possibly Washington Bogart Cooper (Tennessee, 1802-1888). Framed in a period giltwood and composition oval […]
Lot 167: 19th Cent. French Oil after Charles A. Van Loo
19th century French oil on canvas depicting two young artists painting and drawing a young model, after the drawing LES ENFANTS PEINTRES by Charles Andre Van Loo (France/Italy, 1705 ñ 1765). Signed lower left C. LeBRUN, most likely added at a later date. Housed in a simple gilt wood frame. Sight: 35 3/8" H x […]
Lot 166: Pair of Miniature Portraits, 19th century
Pair of miniature watercolor and gouache portraits of a man and woman, possibly a husband and wife. The man with greying hair, yellow waistcoat and rust colored jacket; the woman with lace bonnet, teal satin dress and bright red shawl. No signature found. Female subject examined out of frame. Sight – 4-1/2" x 3-1/2", Newer […]
Lot 165: Mourning Portrait Ring and Miniature Portrait
Two (2) 19th century miniature portrait items. 1st item: Gold portrait mourning ring with seed pearl surround, navette-shaped portrait on ivory depicts woman in floral bonnet and blue dress. Black enamel ring band inscribed "ILOVETTOB-2DEC186/AE66" (sic). Mounting top: 1-1/4" x 3/4", ring size 5-1/2. Gold tested as less than 10K; possibly 9K, 7.1 grams complete. […]
Lot 164: 3 Oval Miniatures of Far East Indian Noblemen
Group of three (3) watercolor and gouache on ivory oval miniature portrait paintings of Far East Indian noblemen in elaborate dress. Framed in oval gilt frames with bale. Miniature of nobleman with dark beard was examined out of frame and no signature was found. Each image – 3-1/2" H x 2-5/8" W. Oval frame – […]
Lot 163: Miniature Portrait, signed Tischbein
Miniature watercolor portrait of lady, possibly by Johann Heinrich Tischbein the Elder (Germany, 1722-1789). Subject is a woman in a powdered wig, wearing an 18th century pale peach gown, seated on a blue sofa or chair beside a table, which holds a trinket box and red sash. Signed lower right "Tischbein". Sight – 5 1/4" […]
Lot 161: Edward Moore, O/B, South African Wine Farm
Edward Charles Moore (South Africa, 1883-1946) oil on board landscape painting titled “A Wine Farm NR. Worcester.” Depicts a large vineyard before a white farm house complex, with mountains and a blue sky with white clouds, background. Signed, E C Moore, left. Titled and signed with Keeton’s Picture Framing, Jackson, MS stamp, en verso. Housed […]
Lot 162: Cornelius van Leemputten, O/B, Sheep
Cornelius van Leemputten (Belgium, Netherlands, 1841-1902) oil on board painting of three sheep, one resting, on a dirt path with grass and rocks in background. Signed, C. Van Leemputten, lower right. Housed in a 20th century gilt paneled frame. Sight – 6" H x 9" W. Framed – 9" H x 11-3/4" W. European, late […]
Lot 159: Errol Boyley South African oil landscape
Errol Stephen Boyley (South Africa, 1918-2007) Impressionist style oil on panel landscape panting depicting a solid white fence with open entry gate. Trees in foreground. Signed, lower right corner. Hand carved frame with green painted rabbet edge. Sight – 17 1/2" H x 23 1/2" W. Framed – 25 1/2" H x 31 1/2" W. […]
Lot 160: Tinus de Jongh O/C, South African Cottage
Tinus Marthinus Johannes de Jongh (South Africa/Netherlands, 1885-1942) oil on canvas landscape painting depicting a Dutch Colonial style cottage surrounded by trees with dappled sunlight. Signed "Tinus de Jongh" lower right. Whitewashed and giltwood molded frame with tan linen matte. Sight – 15 1/4" H x 21 1/4" W. Framed – 28" H x 34" […]