Toulouse-Lautrec. Playbill 1893 This wonderful piece of art has been seen by Sothebys New York, and validated as an original playbill. During his prolific career,  More »

Toulouse-Lautrec. Playbill 1893 This wonderful piece of art has been seen by Sothebys New York, and validated as an original playbill. During his prolific career, Toulouse would do playbills in Paris, while producing his renowned lithographs and paintings. This piece is wonderfully framed, appropriate to its composition. Also, this piece of art has more of his own writing than any other of his works. For the theatre buff or the hair stylist"s collection. A treasure!   « Less

Inscribed on canvas by artist: Hellmundt, and dated 1756. Charming portrait of a girl, oil on canvas, and framed 34" x 30" approx. size.

Inscribed on canvas by artist: Hellmundt, and dated 1756. Charming portrait of a girl, oil on canvas, and framed 34" x 30" approx. size.   « Less

Rare & Important English Reverse Painting On Glass Coach Scenes Circa: 1825-1835 One Is Dated 1827. All Are In A Superb State Of Original Preservation Sizes Are As Follows:  More »

Rare & Important English Reverse Painting On Glass Coach Scenes Circa: 1825-1835 One Is Dated 1827. All Are In A Superb State Of Original Preservation Sizes Are As Follows: "On The Way To The Derby" .. 1827 (15 1/4" X 24 3/4") "On The Way To The Races" (13" X 22") "Returning From The Races" (13" X 22") All Are In Pristine Untouched Estate Condition With Original Birdseye Maple Molded Frames Surrounding Gilt Black LIners Sold As A Set Of (3) $16,500.Stock # C012304   « Less

Rare & Important Early 19th Century High English Regency Waterolor Masterpiece. They do not come much better. Found outside of the United States. Excellent Condition Circa:  More »

Rare & Important Early 19th Century High English Regency Waterolor Masterpiece. They do not come much better. Found outside of the United States. Excellent Condition Circa: 1800-1820 Stock # ERM1   « Less

One Superb 19th C Young Lady Wearing A Bonnet By J. H. Gillespie, On Paper, Circa: 1835 Set In The Original Gilded Copper Locket Case With Cast Foliate Border. The Aperture  More »

One Superb 19th C Young Lady Wearing A Bonnet By J. H. Gillespie, On Paper, Circa: 1835 Set In The Original Gilded Copper Locket Case With Cast Foliate Border. The Aperture On The Reverse Holds A Curl Of The Sitter's Hair. Size: 2 1/16 inches high. In A Superb State Of Preservation. We Are Actively Seeking Works By The Artist For Our Growing Collection. All Inquiries Are Strictly Confidental With A Prompt Response. J. H. Gillespie (fl. America 1830-50) worked in London, Edinburgh and Liverpool before arriving in Canada in 1829. Gillespie first advertised in 1837 in Baltimore. He worked up and down the eastern seaboard, advertising in New York and Philadelphia.Stock # RT0912   « Less

Rare & Important American Nathanial Rogers Oval Portrait Miniature Of An Attractive Young Lady In A Cream Dress. Signed By Artist Lower Left: N. Rogers In A Choice State Of  More »

Rare & Important American Nathanial Rogers Oval Portrait Miniature Of An Attractive Young Lady In A Cream Dress. Signed By Artist Lower Left: N. Rogers In A Choice State Of Original Preservation. Circa: 1815-1825 Stock # NRPM3   « Less

Rare & Important 19th C American Portrait Miniature Of An Angelic Blond Young Girl Sitting On A Crimson Tuffed Cushion Holding A Sprig Of Flowers In One Hand And A Lattice  More »

Rare & Important 19th C American Portrait Miniature Of An Angelic Blond Young Girl Sitting On A Crimson Tuffed Cushion Holding A Sprig Of Flowers In One Hand And A Lattice Basket Of Flowers In The Other, With Blue Silk Slippers On A Square Marble Floor And A Vivid Blue Sky With A Delightful Bucolic Landscape In The Foreground By The Charming Deaf Mute Artist John Carlin (1813-1891) Who Was Born In Philadelphia Where He Graduated From The Pennsylvania Institute For The Deaf. He Later Married His Wife Who Was Also A Deaf Mute And They Proceeded To Have Five Hearing Children. John Carlin Studied With John Neagle In Philadelphia Before Going To Paris To Study With The Academic Master Paul Delaroche. Upon His Return To The United States He Primarily Settled Between Philadelphia And New York City Becoming Americas Prominent Society Miniaturist. His Personal Account Book Which Equinox Antiques Has A Copy Of In The Gallery (Original Housed In The New York Historical Society) Records Over 2000 Miniatures Completed By The Art, The Client Painted, The Date And The Amounts Charged. To Support Himself And His Growing Family As An Artist Beyond Referrels He Presented At The Door Of Each Potential Client Following A Simple Knock A Letter To Read, Stating His Physical Condition, His Education, His Academic Recommendations From His Teacher, His Need To Work & The Satisfaction He Would Provided In Completing Their Likeness In A Portrait Miniature And The Rates Charged. A Copy Of This Letter Is Available To The Potential Purchaser. A Facinating Life Focused On Success To Excel Beyond Your Proceived Limitations. He Was A Man Who Lived Each Day Not Allowing Society To Limit His Potential In Making His Dreams Reality. John Carlin Exhibited At The National Academy Of Design From 1847-1886. He Was Also Considered A Fine Genre And Landscape Painter, A Writer And Poet. He Excelled In Looking At 19th C Classical American From A Unique Perspective Which Was His Own Determination To Be Accepted. Further Research, Documentation And A Future Book Are Currently In The Works Regarding This Artist To Be Completed By The Great Granddaughter Of The John Carlin & Family. His Obituary In The New York Tribune Included The Following LInes From His Own Poem "Mute's Lament" "My Ears Shall Be Unsealed And I Shall Hear." He Was One Extraordinary Artist, Husband, And Family Man. Height: 2 11/16" Set In A Gutta Purcha Hinged Case With Velvet Lining, The Lids With Designs Of Cornucopias. In An Excellent State Of Preservation.Stock # RT1270010   « Less

Rare & Important 19th C American Portrait Miniature Of An Angelic Blond Young Girl Sitting On A Crimson Tuffed Cushion Holding A Sprig Of Flowers In One Hand And A Lattice  More »

Rare & Important 19th C American Portrait Miniature Of An Angelic Blond Young Girl Sitting On A Crimson Tuffed Cushion Holding A Sprig Of Flowers In One Hand And A Lattice Basket Of Flowers In The Other, With Blue Silk Slippers On A Square Marble Floor And A Vivid Blue Sky With A Delightful Bucolic Landscape In The Foreground By The Charming Deaf Mute Artist John Carlin (1813-1891) Who Was Born In Philadelphia Where He Graduated From The Pennsylvania Institute For The Deaf. He Later Married His Wife Who Was Also A Deaf Mute And They Proceeded To Have Five Hearing Children. John Carlin Studied With John Neagle In Philadelphia Before Going To Paris To Study With The Academic Master Paul Delaroche. Upon His Return To The United States He Primarily Settled Between Philadelphia And New York City Becoming Americas Prominent Society Miniaturist. His Personal Account Book Which Equinox Antiques Has A Copy Of In The Gallery (Original Housed In The New York Historical Society) Records Over 2000 Miniatures Completed By The Art, The Client Painted, The Date And The Amounts Charged. To Support Himself And His Growing Family As An Artist Beyond Referrels He Presented At The Door Of Each Potential Client Following A Simple Knock A Letter To Read, Stating His Physical Condition, His Education, His Academic Recommendations From His Teacher, His Need To Work & The Satisfaction He Would Provided In Completing Their Likeness In A Portrait Miniature And The Rates Charged. A Copy Of This Letter Is Available To The Potential Purchaser. A Facinating Life Focused On Success To Excel Beyond Your Proceived Limitations. He Was A Man Who Lived Each Day Not Allowing Society To Limit His Potential In Making His Dreams Reality. John Carlin Exhibited At The National Academy Of Design From 1847-1886. He Was Also Considered A Fine Genre And Landscape Painter, A Writer And Poet. He Excelled In Looking At 19th C Classical American From A Unique Perspective Which Was His Own Determination To Be Accepted. Further Research, Documentation And A Future Book Are Currently In The Works Regarding This Artist To Be Completed By The Great Granddaughter Of The John Carlin & Family. His Obituary In The New York Tribune Included The Following LInes From His Own Poem "Mute's Lament" "My Ears Shall Be Unsealed And I Shall Hear." He Was One Extraordinary Artist, Husband, And Family Man. Height: 2 11/16" Set In A Gutta Purcha Hinged Case With Velvet Lining, The Lids With Designs Of Cornucopias. In An Excellent State Of Preservation. Stock # RT1300020   « Less

Rare 19th C. American choice childs portrait miniature on ivory of an attractive little girl holding a green apple with angelic features and blue eyes. In A Superb State Of  More »

Rare 19th C. American choice childs portrait miniature on ivory of an attractive little girl holding a green apple with angelic features and blue eyes. In A Superb State Of Preservation. Circa 1825-1835. A Delightful Gem.Stock # c288   « Less

Superb 19th C American Portrait Miniature Of A Gentlemen Signed By Artist: Moses B. Russell (lower left side - M.B. Russell, pinxit) in a gold pendant frame. In A Superb  More »

Superb 19th C American Portrait Miniature Of A Gentlemen Signed By Artist: Moses B. Russell (lower left side - M.B. Russell, pinxit) in a gold pendant frame. In A Superb State Of Preservation. Circa: 1825-1840 Stock # TL0080   « Less