A rare 17th/18th century European oil, of a Classical Figure on copper. Wonderful late renaissance period colours with 19th century gilt frame. 17.5cm x 14.5cm
Two framed original hand coloured copper engravings by Elizabeth Blackwell 1730 Round Birthwort & Spinage 63 x 47cm Framed. Remarkable, The botanicals and chest were made within a decade of each other.
Le Chat – Picasso 1961 Fine oak frame, stained and waxed. 52 x 42cm “Picasso Toros Y Toreros” Editions Published by Cercle d’ Art, Paris 1961 From a recent shipment of limited edition lithographs 37 x 27cm
Fifteen early 20th century Japanese water coloured woodblock prints. Tanigami Konan The work celebrates the seasons so there is a wide variety of both native Japanese plants and many from the Western World. Seiyo Soda Tofu (Pictorial Book of Western Flowers) 1917 A fine example of traditional woodblock printing in watercolour finished by hand. 37x27cm
I’m selling this decorative antique Japanese silk hand painted feature wall screen for a customer. ‘Summer Place Beijing’ Interesting being Japanese and painted in Chinese style. Was a great feature on their main wall in apartment, but now to be sold. Mounted and fitted onto Japanese cedar.
My simple yet elegant Melbourne Spring Racing Carnival window display. 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
Some of the rare 17th – 19th century European copper engravings and a painting resembling a young Captain Cook. Willughby Fish 1680. 18th century portrait of a gentleman (resembling a young Captain Cook) The Exercise of Arms – Prince of Orange 1607, Napoleon – Glory of France – Fr Wentzel S’Jaques 65, Paris. Seals of Nobility, Scotland 1750. Scroll through my website to see many more.
“Picasso Toros Y Toreros” Editions Published by Cercle d’ Art, Paris 1961 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
Pair of 17th century botanical engravings by Jan Jansson Hand coloured copper engravings in walnut frames Leuconium & Hyacinth Framed 63 x 47cm
18th century English school portrait of a Gentleman Pastel on paper on canvas. Resembling a young Captain Cook. C.1780 Framed – 41cm x 36.5cm
Three 19th century framed hand coloured botanical engravings by G. Barclay, after Miss Drake. 34.5cm x 28.5cm
20th century French provincial farmyard oil on canvas. By J P Vezzeos 49 x 57cm I’m strongly considering re colouring the frame, or at least the oak mount, possibly gold touch the plaster frame. Years ago I wrote an article ‘To Frame or not to Frame’ for Period Style Magazine, you can see it under ‘Media’.
19th century English floral gilt decorated & painted tin tray on original black painted folding stand. The shaped moulded edge retaining much of the original gilt design. The painted surface includes a peacock and flowers. Fantastic condition. Cleaned and waxed in our workshop this morning. C.1890 H.44cm W.78cm D.59cm
Stunning mid century Italian Murano green and red Sommerso vase. Couldn’t help taking them all home. Mid century Italian Murano green and red Sommerso glass vase. 1955 30cm x 12cm Three 19th Century English glass dumps. 15cm 12.5cm 7cm Unusual Italian retro style brass and glass ball cluster table lamp on marble base. 57cm x 44cm
Unusual late 19th century lithographs dedicated to the palm family – Elizabeth Blackwell Look what arrived to my shop this morning Finished by hand in watercolour. 50cm x 34cm unframed. 22 perfect Elizabeth Blackwell’s 1730 15 19th century Japanese woodblock prints. Never had these before. Can’t wait to plan the framing with Vicki Hutchins…
Fifteen 19th century Japanese hand coloured botanical lithographs. Just arrived from Europe. 37x27cm See photos of reverse side.