Exquisite antique painting on porcelain plaque signed Delphine de Cool and dated 1872. The plaque depicts Venus floating on the waves above her are 5 flying cherubs. The  More »

Exquisite antique painting on porcelain plaque signed Delphine de Cool and dated 1872. The plaque depicts Venus floating on the waves above her are 5 flying cherubs. The quality and composition of this unique painting on porcelain plaque is the best one might ever hope to find in a lifetime of searching. The condition is perfect as if it had been in a time capsule for 138 years. Delphine Arnould de Cool was born in Limoges France and studied under her father. She married the painter and sculptor Arnould . She won a gold medal at the Expositions Universelles in 1878. She won a medal at the Paris Exposition in 1889. A huge event in her life and one of the very few women artists to be honored exhibiting at the Paris Exposition of 1889. The Paris Exposition of 1889 included some of the finest art, paintings, and sculptures created in the history of the world. Just to be invited to exhibit was an honor. To win a medal was one of the highest awards of the 19th century. This painting on porcelain plaque signed and dated in the lower left is the finest porcelain plaque I have ever had the pleasure to own or offer for sale. The closer you get to look at this the better the detail. Delphine de Cool is a very important French listed artist born in Limoges, France in 1830. Limoges a center in France for artists to gather in the 19th and early 20th century to paint paintings on porcelan plaques. The finest French porcelain plaques were made in Limoges France in the 19th century. The plaques were purchased by artists wanting to paint on a permanent porcelain plaque. Oil paintings on canvis if not cared for conserved or preserved can deteriorate under certain atmospheric conditions. This unique painting on porcelain plaque painted and signed by her in 1872 is an extraordinary example of the finest quality painting on porcelain plaques in existence today. The plaque measures 16+ inches wide by 9-1/2 inches high. It is framed in a contemporary gilt wood frame with a gilt wood filet. Framed size is 23 inches wide by 16 inches high. Both the painting and the frame are in superb condition. This unique painting on porcelain plaque is guaranteed to please the most particular connoisseur or collector. (Item #72333)   « Less

Exquisite antique artist monogrammed RP enamel plaque depicting a beautiful nude lady with gold highlighted flowers holding a scale weighing Cupid. This is basically a black  More »

Exquisite antique artist monogrammed RP enamel plaque depicting a beautiful nude lady with gold highlighted flowers holding a scale weighing Cupid. This is basically a black and white composition with gold highlights. Many of the early 19th century to mid 19th century enamels were done in black and white with gold highlights. This is an exquisite enamel from early 19th century, a scene from the Education of Cupid. In this image a beautiful semi nude nymph is looking at Cupid and weighing his deeds. The composition is symbolic of the mythological story form the Education of Cupid. The enamel is in excellent condition. It is set in a gilt metal frame. It can be hung on a wall or placed in a display cabinet or on an easel back Lucite stand. The quality of the painting and the expressions on the faces show superb craftsmanship by the artist that created this painting. The enamel measures 4-1/4 inches high by 3-1/8 inches wide. The quality and subject are just wonderful. The condition is superb. This unique objet d'art will be a welcome addition to the collection of any connoisseur or art collector. Guaranteed to please as are al our items, (Item #72483)   « Less

Exquisite antique French enamel depicting a nude Diana holding her bow and arrow, wearing her crescent moon, walking with her hunting dog. This is an exquisite enamel with a  More »

Exquisite antique French enamel depicting a nude Diana holding her bow and arrow, wearing her crescent moon, walking with her hunting dog. This is an exquisite enamel with a beautiful version of Diana. The skin tones, color, and detail of this unusual enamel make it one of the most beautiful you could ever hope to find at any price. The enamel is a 17 century style old master circa 1800 painting of Diana. This is the finest French enamel version of Diana we have ever had the pleasure to see or offer for sale. The colors like an old master painting. The enamel is in excellent condition with no losses, cracks, or any damage whatsoever. If only the finest will do this enamel will certainly satisfy you. It measures 5-1/2 inches high and 4 inches wide. Guaranteed to please as are all our items. (Item #72504)   « Less

Magnificent antique oil on canvas painting signed and dated Camille Bellanger 1877. Camille Felix Bellanger was one of the most talented and well schooled French artists of  More »

Magnificent antique oil on canvas painting signed and dated Camille Bellanger 1877. Camille Felix Bellanger was one of the most talented and well schooled French artists of the 19th and early 20th centuries. He was born in Paris in 1853 and passed in 1923. Very few of his paintings have crossed the auction block. Most of his paintings are in museum collections. He was educated at the Ecole des Beaux Arts, The School of Beautiful Arts in Paris. He studied with the finest masters of the time. At the young age of 21 he won second prize at the Rome exposition. He went on to win many medals and prizes for his paintings. He became an art professor and went on to share his knowledge of painting to deserving artists. He became a knight of the Legion of Honor in 1911. This was the most important achievement any artist could attain. He was known for his exceptional paintings of historical subjects and nature. The painting we are offering is one his best works. It depicts a mythological wood nymph holding a tambourine. To her left is a Satyr term that appears to be glaring at her. This is a big beautiful mythological nude oil on canvas. It measures 56 inches high by 38 inches wide. The framed size is 65 inches high by 45 inches wide. The painting is in superb condition having been professionally relined, cleaned and preserved by the finest painting conservator in the U.S. All one needs is a wall to hang this masterpiece on and the ability to recognize and appreciate one of the worlds finest paintings. The painting is signed and dated in the lower left Camille Bellanger 1877. A painting by him sold at Sotheby's in 1989 . It was a later work 57 by 43 and dated 1893. It depicted Daphnis and Chloe a rather sad mythological subject of a shepard boy blinded by the nymph that loved him. That painting sold for $137,500. This one has the potential of being his first million dollar painting. This will be the most beautiful and cherished possession of the art connoisseur or collector who becomes its new owner. Money comes and goes in life. This is a once in a lifetime opportunity to acquire one of the finest known French 19th century paintings. (Item #55467)   « Less

Extraordinary antique painting on porcelain plaque artist signed E. Schade (listed German painter on porcelains born in Munich in 1840). E. Schade is considered the finest  More »

Extraordinary antique painting on porcelain plaque artist signed E. Schade (listed German painter on porcelains born in Munich in 1840). E. Schade is considered the finest painter of porcelain plaques from the 19th century. This is only the second plaque signed by this artist that I have owned or seen in 45 plus years collecting, buying , selling and appraising antiques, fine art and estate and antique jewelry. This subject is extremely desirable, it is a unique painting on porcelain unlike the ones signed and painted by Wagner who painted many of the same subjects over and over again. Wagner was a very well known and very talented painter of porcelain plaques who painted hundreds of them. Schade's works are all unique subjects. This plaque is one of the most beautiful and desirable plaques one might ever hope to find. The subject is a beautiful nude lady lying on a daybed outside on her balcony. The background has beautiful sky, mountains, trees, and clouds. She is so well painted she looks alive, you can hear her breathing. Behind her is a lovely cherub about to crown her with a wreath of flowers. This KPM plaque is signed in the lower right E. SCHADE. This extraordinary KPM artist signed painting on porcelain plaque is from my own collection and has never been offered for sale since I bought it quite some time ago. The plaque itself measures 11 inches wide, by 9 inches high. It is in extraordinary condition. The painting has a very warm glow. This is perhaps the finest KPM painting on porcelain plaque that has ever been offered for sale on the internet. It is set in a custom frame which is also in excellent condition. This magnificent plaque is guaranteed to please the most particular collector or connoisseur. (Item #72320)   « Less

Superb antique painting on porcelain plaque beautifully painted with great colors and superb detail. The plaque depicts a beautiful nude lady pouring an amphora jug into the  More »

Superb antique painting on porcelain plaque beautifully painted with great colors and superb detail. The plaque depicts a beautiful nude lady pouring an amphora jug into the water. She is seated nude by the water's edge as she pours water from her jug. Her toes are dangling just above the water. She has a beautiful face, gorgeous body, and long flowing curly hair. The subject is so well painted she looks alive. The plaque measures 7-1/2 inches high by 5 inches wide. It is framed in a Rococo style carved gilt wood frame. The frame measures 14 inches high, at it's widest point it measures 10 inches. The porcelain plaque is in superb original condition. The frame has some restoration. KPM paintings on porcelain plaques of this quality and the quality of the others we are offering for sale rarely if ever come on the market. This is an opportunity for an astute collector or dealer to acquire some of the finest paintings on porcelain plaques ever offered for sale. Guaranteed to please as are all our items. (Item #72324)   « Less

Superb antique KPM painting on porcelain plaque depicting 3 nudes in the ocean. There is quite a selection of beautiful nude ladies here, a brunette, black haired, and  More »

Superb antique KPM painting on porcelain plaque depicting 3 nudes in the ocean. There is quite a selection of beautiful nude ladies here, a brunette, black haired, and blonde. The painting is set in an antique gilt wood frame. Both frame and painting are in superb condition. The porcelain plaque measures 10 inches high by 7-1/2 inches wide. This is one of the most beautiful antique original hand painted KPM porcelain plaques you might ever hope to find. It is from my own collection and is the first time this plaque has been offered for sale on the internet. The gilt wood frame measure 13 inches wide by 15-1/4 inches high. Please see close ups for KPM markings and numbers. This superb plaque is guaranteed to please the most particular collector or connoisseur. (Item #72319)   « Less

Beautiful erotica antique etching artist signed and numbered Bruno Heroux. Bruno Heroux born in Leipzig in the 19th century. He obtained an honorable mention at the salon of  More »

Beautiful erotica antique etching artist signed and numbered Bruno Heroux. Bruno Heroux born in Leipzig in the 19th century. He obtained an honorable mention at the salon of French artists in 1906. Excellent condition. Height 20-1/2 inches by 13-1/4 inches wide. (Item #54206)   « Less

Beautiful erotica antique etching artist signed and numbered Bruno Heroux. Bruno Heroux born in Leipzig in the 19th century. He obtained an honorable mention at the salon of  More »

Beautiful erotica antique etching artist signed and numbered Bruno Heroux. Bruno Heroux born in Leipzig in the 19th century. He obtained an honorable mention at the salon of French artists in 1906. Excellent condition. Height 20-1/2 inches by 13-1/4 inches wide. (Item #54207)   « Less

Beautiful erotica antique etching artist signed and numbered Bruno Heroux. Bruno Heroux born in Leipzig in the 19th century. He obtained an honorable mention at the salon of  More »

Beautiful erotica antique etching artist signed and numbered Bruno Heroux. Bruno Heroux born in Leipzig in the 19th century. He obtained an honorable mention at the salon of French artists in 1906. Excellent condition. Height 20-1/2 inches by 13-1/4 inches wide. (Item #54208)   « Less