Beautiful 19th-century Watercolour of Lady Elizabeth: Watercolour Painting of Lady Elizabeth, wife of Charles Bulmer Esq, of Saltwell Hall, Co Durham. 1778 – 1852, and the artist is probably Edward Hastings (1781 – 1861). She is the eldest daughter of Joseph Woodhouse of Southwood, Northumberland—more indistinct description at verso. Provenance: Acquired from a Large house in Chelsea, London. A Cased…
Cuzco School Virgin Mary Oil Painting on Board, Peruvian Colonial Religious Art, Late 19th–Early 20th Century This richly decorative Cusco School oil painting on board depicts the Virgin Mary in a solemn, frontal pose characteristic of Andean colonial devotional art. Dating to the late 19th to early 20th century, the work reflects the enduring influence of the Cusco School tradition,…
Cuzco School, Madonna and Child, Late 19th/Early 20th Century This striking Cuzco School oil painting on board depicts the Madonna in the richly decorative sacred style associated with colonial Peruvian art. Dating to the late 19th to early 20th century, the work reflects the enduring influence of the Cusco School tradition, renowned for its fusion of European iconography with indigenous…
A Merry Evening at the Tavern – Early 20th-Century European Genre Oil Painting This charming early 20th-century oil painting on board, titled “A Merry Evening at the Tavern,” is executed in the style of Albert Friedrich Schröder and is signed by J. Membling (1927–1990). The composition depicts a lively tavern courtyard
“Old Salt by the Shore” — Seated Sailor Smoking a Pipe, c.1903 Oil on canvas, signed F. C. Cole This evocative coastal genre painting depicts a weathered sailor resting by the shoreline, contemplatively smoking his pipe with fishing nets and the sea beyond — a classic maritime subject often referred to as an “Old Salt.” The work is signed F.…
George III period mahogany cased wall thermometer by Adams of Fleet Street London A well-conceived Georgian wall thermometer in a mahogany case which is perhaps the best I have seen in terms of its cabinetry. The case is mounted on a mahogany backboard graduating to the top into a hanging loop. The front case has a pagoda-style top with a…
Antique German Porcelain Plaque Madonna & Child After Raphael C. Müller 19th C Framed Madonna and Child (after Raphael)German School, 19th CenturyPolychrome porcelain plaqueSigned lower right: C. Müller This finely painted porcelain plaque depicts the Madonna tenderly embracing the Christ Child, inspired by compositions associated with the Renaissance master Raphael (1483–1520). Executed in delicate polychrome enamels on porcelain, the…
Cusco School, Oil Painting, Madonna with Infant Jesus, 19th-Century Cusco School (Escuela Cusqueña), Peru, c.1880s Oil on canvas, Cusco School, Peru, c.1880s, gilt frame, glazed, intricate gold detailing Oil on canvas with gilt detailing, original glazed frame
Antique Cusco School Oil Painting St Raphael Archangel Peru 19th Century Gilt Framed This striking oil painting represents Saint Raphael the Archangel, executed in the celebrated tradition of the Cusco (Cuzco) School, one of the most important artistic movements of colonial and post-colonial Latin America. Developed in Peru from the late 17th century onward, the Cusco School fused European Baroque…
Edwardian Mantle Clock – Architectural Design (Circa 1900) Exquisite Edwardian mantle clock, crafted around 1900. This timepiece boasts an oak case of architectural design, with stunning detail that exemplifies craftsmanship from the Edwardian era. The clock strikes on the hour and half-hour with a pleasant gong, enhancing its character. Completely original with intricate detailing, solid oak, showing beautiful grain and…
Exceptional Late 19th Century Sculptural Mantel Clock A magnificent example of French decorative arts from the late 19th century, this exquisite mantel clock seamlessly blends functional timekeeping with artistic storytelling. The clock features a pristine white enamel dial with elegant Roman numerals, framed by a delicate golden border that catches the light beautifully. The clock's most captivating element is the…
After Lucien Freud 1922 - 2011, A reclining nude on board gilt framed This painting is an interpretation in the style of Lucian Freud (1922–2011), renowned for his powerful and unflinching portrayal of the human form. The composition depicts a reclining nude female figure rendered on board, captured with exceptional realism and psychological depth. The subject's pose, lying on her…