Old Master oil on cradled panel Cornelis Van Poelenburgh (1586-1667). This Dutch painting is a wonderful extremely high quality painting in superb condition. It depicts  More »

Old Master oil on cradled panel Cornelis Van Poelenburgh (1586-1667). This Dutch painting is a wonderful extremely high quality painting in superb condition. It depicts Nymphs capturing a Satyr. One of the women is directing the others to tie the satyr up. The colors are very vibrant. The detail and quality rival the finest of this artist's works. The painting has an important provenance coming from Costello DiGiove, Umbria, Italy. It has been in the same family collection for over 100 years. This important discovery will be a highlight to any Dutch Old Master collection. Another oil on panel painting by this artist sold at Sotheby's New York, Friday, January 28, 2000 Lot 33 for $74,000. The painting we are offering is a much more interesting subject and a much more desirable example of this artist's work. Image size 16 inches wide by 12 inches high. Frame size 25 inches wide by 20 inches high. The back of the painting has old wax royal seals and collection information including Poelenburgh's name in script and a 19th century label identifying the work as Poelenburgh 1568-1667 Dutch Old Master having works exhibited in the Louvre Museum. (Item #56993)   « Less

is an outstanding English oil on canvas from the early 19th Century. The fine detail on this painting is exceptional. It is signed what looks like "J. Calvin." (or Colvin)  More »

is an outstanding English oil on canvas from the early 19th Century. The fine detail on this painting is exceptional. It is signed what looks like "J. Calvin." (or Colvin) The canvas is in flawless condition and has became better with age, c. 1860. The artist has a wonderful use of color which makes this portrait of a young boy very realistic. Outlined with a remarkable gilded frame, this painting is definitely a great find to add to any collection. Measures 33wX37h. Serious inquiries are welcome.   « Less

Exquisite antique French enamel painting depicting a beautiful lady examining her jewels from her jewelry box being held up for her inspection by an attending cherub. At her  More »

Exquisite antique French enamel painting depicting a beautiful lady examining her jewels from her jewelry box being held up for her inspection by an attending cherub. At her feet another cherub is pouring liquid from a large, gold jar into her bath. There is a griffin handled ewer and tray by the ladies feet. The painting is signed Th. Soyer. Theophile Soyer is listed as an important enamel painter who did historic subjects. He was born near Paris in the early 19th century. He exhibited at the Paris Salon in 1870. Enamels painted by Soyer are considered the finest quality 19th century enamels, the one we are offering may be one of his finest known works. The enamel measures 9-1/2 inches high by 6-1/4 inches wide. Framed size 17 inches high by 13-3/4 inches wide. The enamel is in magnificent condition, perhaps the finest condition obtainable today. The figure holding the jewelry is very beautiful. She is highlighted with a gold headdress and waistband. Her jewelry box is silver and gold. The way this artist used light and color was an extraordinary feat to accomplish a completed composition of this 3 dimensional quality, superb antique French enamel plaque. If you are a serious collector and will only accept the very finest quality objet d'arts you have found it here. It is guaranteed to please the most particular collector or connoisseur. It is a museum quality enamel a once in a lifetime opportunity to purchase the best of the best. (Item #72505)   « Less

Superb circa 1800 miniature portrait of Lady Valois. She is depicted with a pearl headdress, pearls around her neck, and a pearl and jeweled, ruffled collar at the top of her  More »

Superb circa 1800 miniature portrait of Lady Valois. She is depicted with a pearl headdress, pearls around her neck, and a pearl and jeweled, ruffled collar at the top of her dress. She has an exquisite face and is extremely well painted. The portrait miniature measures 3-1/4 inches high by 2-3/8 inches wide. Framed size 5-3/4 inches high by 4-7/8 inches wide. This is one of the most beautiful portrait miniatures you might ever hope to find. She looks alive. The portrait miniature is in superb condition. Guaranteed to please as are all our items. (Item #72294)   « Less

Exquisite antique painting on porcelain plaque depicting a beautiful lady holding freshly picked flowers with a cherub leaning on her right shoulder whispering to her. The  More »

Exquisite antique painting on porcelain plaque depicting a beautiful lady holding freshly picked flowers with a cherub leaning on her right shoulder whispering to her. The plaque is in excellent condition. The plaque size is 10-1/2 inches high by 8-1/4 inches wide. The frame size is 14 inches high by 11-1/2 inches wide. The plaque is framed in a gilt wood frame. Both frame and plaque are in excellent condition. The quality of the painting is the best that you might ever hope to find on any KPM or any other porcelain plaques. It is a very tender subject, with a sweet cherub and beautiful lady with a scenic background. This superb plaque is guaranteed to please the most particular collector or connoisseur. (Item #72323)   « Less

Extraordinary antique painting on ivory in original frame with original crystal cover, signed A. Jahn (S. Albert Carl Alexander Jahn, Swiss artist 1841 - 1886). The painting  More »

Extraordinary antique painting on ivory in original frame with original crystal cover, signed A. Jahn (S. Albert Carl Alexander Jahn, Swiss artist 1841 - 1886). The painting measures 3 1/2 inches high by 2 3/4 inches wide. This is painted so well it looks almost like a photograph. The painting depicts a gentleman in formal dress. From the top of the frame ring to the bottom it measures 4 1/2 inches. Frame width size 3 inches. This artist only lived 45 years. His achievement as a portrait painter is clearly demonstrated in this very lifelike portrait. His works are very rare and seldom offered for sale. It is in excellent condition in the original frame. Guaranteed to please as are all our items. PLEASE NOTE: This item contains pre-ban African ivory that is being sold in accordance with the laws and regulations set forth by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. FOR SHIPMENT ONLY WITHIN THE UNITED STATES (Item #70777)   « Less

Pair of beautiful antique artist signed painting on porcelain plaques. Please see close ups to read artist signed in the lower right. Each plaque is beautifully painted  More »

Pair of beautiful antique artist signed painting on porcelain plaques. Please see close ups to read artist signed in the lower right. Each plaque is beautifully painted depicting a man and woman in 18th century dress. One plaque depicts a beautiful lady and handsome gentlemen wearing fin 18th century clothing. The other plaque may be her maid servant since she's wearing an apron and a gentlemen leaning forward to whisper in her ear. He is not dressed quit as formally as the gentleman in the other plaque. These were obviously painted as a pair to show that royalty and servants are both interested in the same things. Both paintings are very lifelike and beautifully painted. The plaques measure 9-7/8 inches high by 6 inches wide. The frame size is 12-1/4 inches high by 8-1/2 inches wide. Both plaques are perfect. One of the frames is missing a raised portion of golden decoration on its right side which can be seen in photos. Guaranteed to please as are all our items.   « Less

Beautiful pair of circa 1800 miniature portraits depicting a gentlemen with a powdered wig and a lady with a powdered wig, with flowers in her hair and at her bust. They are  More »

Beautiful pair of circa 1800 miniature portraits depicting a gentlemen with a powdered wig and a lady with a powdered wig, with flowers in her hair and at her bust. They are both artist signed. The gentlemen's portrait is signed along the middle right an d the lady's portrait is signed above her shoulder in the lower right as well. The portrait miniatures have a diameter of 1-5/8 inches. They have a metal inner frame and a wood outer frame. The outer frames have a diameter of 3-1/8 inches. Both portrait miniatures and their frames are in excellent condition. These are beautiful high quality water colors guaranteed to please as are all our items. (Item #72290)   « Less

Exquisite antique painting on porcelain plaque depicting a partially nude psyche in the garden. The garden has fruits and flowers, and 3 other people. Two women and a man are  More »

Exquisite antique painting on porcelain plaque depicting a partially nude psyche in the garden. The garden has fruits and flowers, and 3 other people. Two women and a man are showing Psyche the garden. At her feet rests a peaceful goat. In the background are grazing sheep and landscape. The plaque has an unusual shape as well as being a rare model. The back has in blue glaze, the Royal Vienna beehive mark and is titled also. It has incised letters and numbers on the back . It is set in a burgundy velvet and gold leaf frame with a gold filet bordering the plaque. The plaque is in excellent condition with no damage or losses. The colors are beautiful and vibrant. This is a wonderful mythological composition, painted with old master style colors that are very vibrant and beautiful. This is a very high quality and rare composition in excellent original condition. The plaque measures 9-3/4 inches wide by 8 inches high. Framed size 13-1/2 inches wide by 12 inches high. Guaranteed to please as are all our items. (Item #72509)   « Less

Exquisite antique royal portrait of Marie de Hainaut. Marie de Hainaut was the daughter of Jean II, Comte de Hainaut et Hollande and Philippa de Luxembourg. She married Louis  More »

Exquisite antique royal portrait of Marie de Hainaut. Marie de Hainaut was the daughter of Jean II, Comte de Hainaut et Hollande and Philippa de Luxembourg. She married Louis I de Clermont, Duc de Bourbon, son of Robert de France, Comte de Clermont and Beatrice de Bourgogne, circa September 1310 at Pontoise, France. She died circa August 1354 at Chateau de Murat. The portrait depicts Marie in her regal attire, a beautiful gold and jeweled crown, superb gold jeweled collar, Ermin robe, and her dress decorated with fleur de lis and a black lion. This is the only known portrait on porcelain of this important French royal. The quality of the painting is so lifelike that she really looks alive. When you look closely her eyes appear to be looking right through you. The painting is in excellent condition mounted in a gilt wood antique frame. The frame has some minor cracks that could be filled to make them perfect but in our eyes its fine just the way it is and will make a wonderful addition to anyone's collection. This is the only porcelain portrait we are aware of or could find any records of. The colors are just beautiful. The quality of the painting could not be any finer. The portrait measures 6-5/8 inches high by 5-1/4 inches wide. The framed size is 10 inches high by 8-3/4 inches wide. This is a beautiful painting that will surely satisfy any collector or connoisseur. (Item #73125)   « Less