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The first complete flora from the East Indies. A very fine example of copper engraving.
My favourite botanical master of the 16th, 17th, 18th and 19th centuries.
1686 ‘Hortus Indicus’ was published in Amsterdam.
Today Mali Moir’s most recent magical works arrived.
I’m doing this quick post, including a brief showcase of our working history and friendship over the years.
Image references from Jamie’s book of birds. ‘Birds. The Art of Ornithology’
Watercolour on 100% Arches cotton paper.
~50 x 63cm rough cut ‘deckle’ edges.
That’s what’s so special dealing in rare one off pieces of furniture and art.
Sometimes I repost sold items as they’re worth sharing.
Karl Blossfeldt’s photogravures 1929
Stock CGW381537-2
We are pleased to offer these superb photogravures from Karl Blossfeldt’s rare and beautiful work, Urformen der Kunst (Archetypes of Art), 1929.
Stock AA0987-3
‘Why poor lil’ mose left school poor lil’ mose’
Richard Felton Outcault
One of five early 20th Century American cartoons from the New York Herald
1901
28.5 x 36.5 cm
Agrimony & Jasmine
65 x 77cm
Framed by Vicki Hutchins,
Rose Street Framing.
17th century fish 1680. 1930 oil of Anne Bonney, an 18th century Irish pirate, painted by Raymond Lindsay (son)
One of collection of framed watercolours of birds 1827. Various nudes. Portrait of English gentleman, resembling Captain Cook.
Italian school portrait of a Roman dignitary. One of a collection of Picasso’s, Le Chat. One of many 17th century English maps. Victorian landscape by G Pillig 1940s.
Scottish highlands. A bright Margaret Tarrant. Napoleon hand coloured lithograph. 19th century NZ landscape.
Soldier 1607 – de Gheyn & Soldier 19th century.
Charcoal of a kitten by Mali Moir,
Exceptional Australian artist and close friend.
See more of her works on my website under Contemporary Art also many in Archives.
Last night after closing shop I visited my customers home, they recently purchased some beautiful art from me, as Julian Stafford, Picture Rail Systems hung them yesterday.
They look perfect for the spaces intended and Julian did a fantastic job!
By Ngurah Atamja
200 cm x 300 cm
AA1912
Unusual contemporary sculptured brass horse head on stand.
Wearing a black fascinator.
Now resting on a 18th century English oak lowboy in window display.
If you search “Sculpture” on my website, the same one in my apartment can be seen.
DM me for pricing.
H.44cm
W.12cm
D.22cm
I recently located a rare framed Picasso print in my store, brought into shop and sold that day
I contacted my friend and European art supplier immediately and have just received the last Picasso’s he had.
Unframed limited edition lithographs
Printed in France
73 cm x 58 cm
These wonderful rare hand coloured copper engravings hung in my home for many years.
Now too wide to fit into my apartment, I’m selling.
1830 H.77cm W.175cm
Photography by Russell Winnell Photography
Notice how even a retro made semi Chippendale style dining chair can match so well with a striking piece of art 300 years older.
Contemporary framing can completely change the look of a copper engraving, painting, lithograph, even old photos. It’s not hard.
These chairs were unattractive, dark and had shocking patterned upholstery.
Once again, it’s not too hard to improve a chair.
I have these in a window display this week.
Quite eye catching, along with the descriptions of both.
As always it’s important to create interesting window displays
Hortus Indicus Malabaricus by Hendrik Draakestein 1686.
The first complete flora from the East Indies. A very fine example of copper engraving.
My favourite botanical master of the 16th, 17th, 18th and 19th centuries.
1686 ‘Hortus Indicus’ was published in Amsterdam.
Hortus Indicus Malabaricus by Hendrik Draakestein
The first complete flora from the East Indies. A very fine example of copper engraving.
My favourite botanical master of the 16th, 17th, 18th and 19th centuries.
1686 ‘Hortus Indicus’ was published in Amsterdam.
To me, he was the master. Posted are several of his more attractive florals.
My showroom always boasts at least six Draakestein’s.
Also, in my apartment I have one, but once completed hanging, I’m sure I’ll place at least one more.
On top of his distinctive style, he wrote the name of each subject to the top right of each page in, Latin, Malaysian, Indian and Arabic.
Truly fascinating.
Hortus Indicus Malabaricus by Hendrik Draakestein
46 x 38 cm (unframed)
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