This is an original etching on toned chin collet by French artist Charles Meryon. The title is: La Pompe Notre-Dame, Paris. This etching was created in 1852. The image measures 6 3/4X10 inches. It is the VII/IX state, 7th of 9. In the bottom margin is printed the title, "Public Par L'Artiste" in the lower left. In the lower right is "Imp. A. Delatre, R.s. Jacques 171" This image appears in the Delteil catalog as image number 31...
Ink and wash, image size 9 3/4 x 13 7/8 inches, inscribed on reverse "J. Bosch 1773 in de manier van N. Berchem met stoffazie na A.v.d.Velde" (In the manner of Nicolae Berchem [Dutch, 1620-1683] and Adriaen van de Velde [Dutch, 1636-1672]), framed.
Original etching and drypoint by French artist of the Belle Epoque era, James Jacques Tissot. The title is: L'Ete, this image was created and printed in 1878 in an edition of 100 unsigned proofs. The image measures 14 3/4X8 3/8 inches. Printed on a cream toned laid paper. The sitter is Kathleen "Kate" Newton (1854-1882), Tissot's Irish muse and mistress from 1871-82. Tissot portrayed her as a personification of summer in this etching. This image appears in the Wentworth catalog as image no. 43...A very fine impression in an archival picture frame.
This is an original Edward Steichen photograph printed as a Photogravure by Alfred Stieglitz as a supplement to Camera Work created and printed in 1906 in a series titled, The Steichen Supplement. This work done on a thin Japan type sheet measures 6 3/8X7 1/8 on a sheet size of 11 1/4X8 1/2 inches. This work is nicely framed with archival materials. Edward Steichen was a key figure of twentieth-century photography, directing its development as a prominent photographer and influential curator. Steichen came to the United States in 1881. He painted and worked in lithography, before undertaking photography in 1896, and first exhibited photographs at the Philadelphia Salon in 1899. Steichen became a naturalized citizen in 1900 and after exhibiting in the Chicago Salon, he received encouragement from Clarence White, who brought him to Alfred Stieglitz's attention.
This is a fine pencil signed and dated lithograph by American artist Yasuo Kuniyoshi. This image created and printed in 1928, has an image size of 11X6 inches, printed on an ivory toned chine colle, adhered to a thicker supporting sheet. This lithograph is numbered as 28/30. Very fine condition apart from a line of toning in the border where an earlier window mat once lay. Catalog as Davis L-30.
This is a fine drypoint etching by American artist Gerald Geerlings. The title is: Grand Canal,America, Electrical Building at Night, created and printed in 1933 in an edition of 100. The image measures 11 7/8X8 7/8 inches. This image was created as a presentation print for the Chicago Society of Etchers. Their blind stamp is in the lower left corner of the border. This impression is hand signed by the artist in pencil. Printed on a medium weight wove type sheet. A very rich impression. Catalogue Reference: Czestochowski 31
This is an original oil on canvas painting by American artist Gifford Beal. The image is titled on the back on the original label from Kraushaar Galleries in New York. Flowers in a Paper. The painting is initialed lower right "G.B." The canvas measures 10X12 inches, it came to us from the Beal family in the original hand carved Frame with the D.Matt label on the back. The painting is quite bright with some texture in the flowers. The frame itself measures 20X17 1/2 inches.
This is a fine original aquatint etching by French artist Manuel Robbe. The title is: Le Manege (The Merry-Go-Round) it was created and printed in 1905. The image measures 16 1/2X23 1/2 inches. Hand signed within the image area upper left. Printed on a medium weight wove type paper. This image appears in the Michael catalog as image number 129.
This is one of the finest works by John Taylor Arms etching and aquatint. It was created and printed in 1940 as image number 1 of his Scandinavian Series. Pencil signed twice, dedicated to William Schaldach, lower border. The image measures 7 9/16X13 9/16 inches. It appears in the Fletcher catalog as image number 346. It is the third state of three from the edition of 330 impressions. Printed by David Strang. This image won 5 prizes between 1941-1948, Incredible detail, nicely framed with archival materials.
A fine color aquatint etching by French artist Manuel Robbe. The title Naiade, was taken as The Water Nymph, after a painting by Henner. This image was created and printed in 1912. It was published by Georges Petit in Paris in an edition of 200. The image which is pencil signed measures 14 7/8X23 3/8 inches. The publishers copyright information in the upper left corner just above the image. "Manuel Robbe (1872-1936) was a brilliant printmaker who masted the aquatint technique. He was born in Paris, shortly after the Franco-Prussian War. He soon began studies at the Lycees Condorcet with Louis Legrand. In the early 1890’s Robbe enrolled at the Academie Julian and later, at the prestigious Ecole des Beaux- Arts. Here, he learned the intricacies of etching and aquatint from master etcher Eugene Delatre. He exhibited regularly at the Salons of Societe des Artistes Francais and in 1900, he received a bronze medal at the World’s Fair for his contribution to printmaking."
This is a fine image from the series, Churches of France by American artist John Taylor Arms, created and printed in 1921 in an over all edition of 75. This pencil signed impression measures 4 7/8X8 1/8 inches. Printed by Frederick Reynolds, this is an early proof prior to the edition which was printed in 1937. Part of his Gargoyle series #3. Framed with archival boards. Fletcher catalog number 101.
This is a scarce original lithograph by American artist Rockwell Kent. The title is: Foreboding, created and printed in 1926. The edition of this image was only 50, appearing in the Jones catalog as image number 8, the image measures 11X5 3/8 inches. Hand signed in pencil lower right border, printed on a Japanese paper. This print was reproduced in Vanity Fair to illustrate the poem Elaine by Edna st. Vincent Millay. A transfer lithograph on zink...A very early image by this well known artist and printmaker.
This is an original watercolor, gouache and pencil drawing on illustration board, of two Nude Sunbathers by New York artist Gladys Rockmore Davis. This drawing is hand signed in pencil lower image. It measures an image of 7 1/2X12 1/2 inches, custom framed with archival boards. The frame measures 17 1/2X22 1/2 inches. Davis was an American artist who worked in both commercial and fine arts. She gave up a career in advertising art to work in creative painting. Her chief subjects are children, nudes, and still lifes. She also painted ballet dancers, vignettes of liberated Paris, and scenes of Spain. This work is in fine condition.
This is a very scarce etching by Welsh artist Augustus John. The subject is a Portrait of Benjamin Evans, Benjamin Evans is thought to have been etched during Augustus John’s stay in Liverpool, where he taught at the University from 1901-1902. This image is pencil signed by the artist and has a platemark measuring 5X4 inches. Very richly printed some very light but even toning to the sheet. This etching was not published in a formal edition until issued by Knewstub through his Chenil Gallery in 1906, when 25 proofs were printed from this plate. The plate was then cancelled. This image appears in the CD catalog as image number 14.
This is one of the best known works by French artist Jean Francois Millet, Le Départ pour le travail, Leaving for Work, created and printed in 1863. The image printed on laid paper measures 15 1/4X12 1/8 inches. This etching is signed, "J.F. Millet" lower left image. This image is in the Delteil catalog as image number 19 ii/vii...the second state of 7. The image is in good condition, there is old tape residue on the left border, not into the image. Unobtrusive. A fine impression, matted and framed with archival materials.
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