Pair of small, exquisite, mixed media on paper, Orientalist Story Paintings. Each has a name on the verso, along with writings in the artist's language; one signed "Will Henry," and the other indicates an alternate spelling may be "Will Henri." Paintings were partially drawn in graphite, overpainted in watercolor, gouache, and gilt.
The story is not known, but we can only surmise that the first painting, indicates an ... Click for details
Original Watercolor and Gouache by listed artist, George O. Beardsley (1867-1938) U.S., signed lower center, "Geo. O. Beardsley." Beardsley was well known, primarily for still lifes and landscapes. This landscape is likely the Rocky Mountains, Colorado, and was completed early in the 20th Century. The vivid, Fall image measures 6.25" x 17.50" (15.87 x 44.45 cm), matted and framed to 11" x 22.50" x .75" (27.94 x 57.15 x 1.90 cm). Excellent condition. c. 1900-1920. $22 US Shipping. [see more... Click for details
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19th Century or earlier, original watercolor on paper, mounted to panel, woman in national costume with melon-colored hat with scarf attachments, amber necklace; appears to be Bohemian in origin; faint signature in ink along right side, and '69; we assume 1869; framing is not original. 14" x 18" (35.56 x 45.72 cm) outside, 8" x 9.50" (20.32 x 24.13 cm) oval. Very good condition, some dark spots on image, possibly from the fixative; priced accordingly. $18 US Shipping.
American, (b. 1850-d?), watercolor on paper, rematted, in original gilded molded gesso frame. Painting sight size 12"x18", Framed size 27-1/2"x33-1/2". ** WE GUARANTEE THE AUTHENTICITY OF OUR MERCHANDISE AS REPRESENTED. MEMBERS OF: THE ANTIQUES COUNCIL, THE VERMONT ANTIQUES DEALERS ASSOCIATION (VADA), THE CAPE COD ANTIQUE DEALERS ASSOCIATION (CCADA). **
Floral still life gouache on pith paper with original silk ribbon border, set of seven, mid 19th century, these small paintings were usually sold in sets of a dozen or more and purchased by western tourists. The subjects for pith paper watercolors were typically the Emperor and his court, theatre scenes, birds, flowers, boats, tea culture, ports and landscapes. Flowers are among the most desirable. Framed 6-1/2"x9". ** WE GUARANTEE THE AUTHENTICITY OF OUR MERCHANDISE AS REPRESENTED. MEMBERS OF: ... Click for details
Early 19th century Chinese watercolors on pith paper, original set of twelve bound in their original album, depicting the Emperor and his court. Paper size 9-3/4"x7". ** WE GUARANTEE THE AUTHENTICITY OF OUR MERCHANDISE AS REPRESENTED. MEMBERS OF: THE ANTIQUES COUNCIL, THE VERMONT ANTIQUES DEALERS ASSOCIATION (VADA), THE CAPE COD ANTIQUE DEALERS ASSOCIATION (CCADA). **
