Antique Paintings

Dimensions: 28 ¼” H x 24” W x 1 ¾” D

A fantastic oil on canvas portrait from France, early 20th century, rendered in a stunning palette and technique that flatters the young lady’s complexion of angelic purity. The subject, a sophisticated young woman with fair skin and blonde hair who looks coyly at the viewer, is illuminated by an ethereal background of ombré blue into aqua that sets off her striking blue eyes. A oval, ebonized frame with gilt beaded trim draws the viewer in. On the reverse side are the remains of some biographical information handwritten on paper, giving her name and date of birth. We believe this item to be in good antique condition considering its age, and any visible signs of wear are captured in the photos. Please view the detailed image gallery for the current condition and message us with any questions.

Dimensions: 49 ⅞” H x 35 ¾” W x ¾” D

A dramatic Italian painting on canvas from circa 1820, using the negative space of a black background to make the still-life composition at the center pop with more dimension and intrigue. In the manner of earlier Baroque and Dutch styles, depicted here is a stylized Neoclassical garden urn on pedestal/column with two swans for handles and lions and the foot. Romantic blossoms spill from the mouth of the urn hanging over the figural register which depicts a pair of Greco-Roman characters joined by a cherub. The border around the edges of the stretched canvas is not paint but carefully decoupaged strips of paper in a wavy design of complementary tones. Regarding the appearance: the background shows areas of water spots, craquelure, and separation.We believe this to be in good antique condition considering its age, and any visible signs of wear are captured in the photos. Please view the detailed image gallery for the current condition or reach out directly with any questions.

Dimensions: 26 ¾” H x 20 ¼” W x 1 ⅛” D

A mid-20th century English oil on canvas still life painting in vintage frame of similar age and condition, signed and dated by the artist, Jacqueline 1968. Against an ethereal background of blue and gray, the floral arrangement at center overflows with bursts of flowers in autumnal tones. The complementary painted wood frame in an ivory tone is illuminated by gilt accents. This small painting will surely command attention in any gallery wall collection but has the presence to stand on its own as well. Ready to hang in your interior. We believe this to be in good antique condition considering its age, and any visible signs of wear are captured in the photos. Please view the detailed image gallery for the current condition or reach out directly with any questions.

Dimensions: 25 ¾” H x 21 ½” W x ⅞” D

A fabulous oil on canvas portrait of a distinguished gentleman in period attire, circa 1790. The historic age of the work is expressed as dark coloration and craquelure texture in the pigment. Sold unframed. Please view the detailed images to see the current condition as they are an essential part of the description.

Dimensions: 19 ¾” H x 27 ½”W x 1”D

This French early 20th century oil on canvas painting illustrates a modest stone homestead with terracotta roof in a pastoral landscape below an orange tree. The artist’s technique of thin brushstrokes to build layers of nuanced color adds organic texture to the scene, as if one can touch and feel the trees and earth, drawing the viewer in for a closer look. Written on either side of the door is “vale” and “vade” which might be from Latin (and subsequent Romance languages) as a kind of well-wishing/goodbye. Faint signature and date to the lower right. Sold unframed, wired on the back to hang as-is. Please view the detailed images to see the current condition as they are an essential part of the description.

Dimensions: 22 ¾” H x 26” W x 1 ¼” D

An enchanting French vintage oil on canvas painting that depicts a quaint, autumnal scene of a small village along a stream. With each brushstroke of dappled impasto technique, the talented artist has captured the quality of the light at the time of year, as it filters through the remaining leaves on the tree branches. The buildings to to the left of the embankment are partially shrouded by the repetitive line of trees, including a couple figural representations of the residents. Framed in simple gilt molding to complement the palette, no visible signature. Please view the detailed images to see more as the paint has begun to develop a fine craquelure.

Dimensions: 26 ¾” H x 22 ¾” W x 2 ⅛” D

A vintage portrait by Belgian artist Edmond Delescluze (1905-1993). The subject is a young woman with fair hair and skin, her classic Flemish profile set off by a red hat decorated with ostrich feathers and a gaze concentrated toward the left of the scene. Behind her is a surreal landscape of pastel blue, pink, and yellow perhaps the waning hours of daylight. Around her is wrapped a diaphanous pink shawl exposing a gold necklace with a locket, which must have some importance considering the level of detail applied. Please view the detailed images to see more of this thought-provoking work. Recently framed in natural oak molding that complements the palette. Signed by the artist to the lower left.

Dimensions: 39 ⅝” H x 29 ¼” W x 1” D

French vintage oil on canvas painting by Francois Cruciani, titled “Behind the Easel”. The subject, a young artist herself, works intently on the painting before her set upon the easel. Framed in simple wood molding of similar age and condition that has been painted to appear as gilt. Signed by the artist to the lower right. Please view the detailed images to see more.

Dimensions: 37” H x 24 ⅞” W x 2 ⅛” D

An arresting oil portrait on canvas of a Flamenco dancer by French artist Paul Tondreau (1886-1977). The subject is posed with one hand on her hip and the other holds a fan (known as an “abanico”) with a patterned red shawl loosely draped over her shoulders. Her dark features and gold jewelry project the confidence of a star on the dance floor. Recently reframed in simple yet complementary oak molding. Please view the detailed images to see more. Signed by the artist to the lower right.

Dimensions: 22 ¾” H x 18 ¾” W x 2 ⅛” D

French vintage portrait by Belgian artist Edmond Delescluze (1905-1993). The subject is a slender young woman with tousled black hair in a strapless blue dress, her strong features unflinching and concentrated toward the right of the scene. Behind her is a curious assortment of objects: a carousel horse, a blue vase with flowers, a blue lidded jar and two framed pieces of art above the bed that beg for a narrative to be strung together to tell her story. Recently framed in natural oak molding that complements the palette. Signed by the artist to the lower right. Please view the detailed images to see more of this thought-provoking work.

Dimensions: 34 ½” H x 31” W x 2 ⅛” D

An arresting oil on canvas portrait by the French artist Albert Coste, signed and dated 1943. The subject, a sophisticated woman of a certain age and fair complexion, is illuminated by the sun coming in from the nearby window, forming a corona of her hair as she sits in a blue bergere by an open secretary desk. She stops her correspondence to indulge the artist by sitting for this portrait, her left hand (note the red fingernails matching the red of her lips) holding a book. Her right arm rests on the manchette of the chair, as her fingers delicately touch the cheek. Recently framed in natural oak molding that complements the palette. Signed by the artist to the lower right. Please view the detailed images to see more of this thought-provoking work.

Dimensions: 33” H x 41 ⅛” W x 2” D

A mid-20th century French oil on canvas painting of assorted red apples and green pears on a fabric draped table, the composition is a modern and fresh interpretation of a classic still-life arrangement. The objects on display come to life in a vibrant palette of complementary colors given dimension to their perceived forms by a variety of techniques to layer and texturize the paint for depth. Contrasting against the monochromatic background (and porcelain coffee pot) are the intense, vermillion reds of the apples, against the softness of the chartreuse pears, with a curious draped form in fiery orange to the lower right. Signed by the artist to the lower left. Framed in antique-white painted molding of similar age, this original work is ready to hang in your interior. Please view the detailed images to see more.

Dimensions: 16 ⅞” H x 13” W x 1 ⅜” D

Although this contemporary French oil on panel is more recent in age (circa 1998), the style and subject matter can be traced back to the French and German Expressionist painters like George Rouault and Fernand Leger of the nearly 20th century. In a vibrant palette of intense orange and green complemented with mauve, the composition features a pair of vases–or maybe a vase and a pitcher–filled with mixed bouquets of small flowers that are guarded by the effigy of a female figure whose disproportionately large hands shield her chest and lower waist. Artist signature of “Andreas” and ‘98 visible in the lower left. Protected by a simple wood frame, ready to hang in your interior. Please view the detailed images to see more of this unique painting.

Dimensions: 20 ⅛” H x 42 ⅜” W x 2” D

A charming vintage French landscape painting, elongated to a wide panorama, to appreciate the unspoiled beauty of the Ain countryside (Ain is a department in Eastern France). In the center of the frame one sees where a mother, two children, a goat and perhaps the grandmother are walking a dirt path through a clearing in the tree line. Gently rolling hills and pastures are seen toward the background under thin cloudcover. The framed work includes a small plaque dedicated to a Madame Juillet for her work with Children’s Mutual. Please view the detailed images to see the current condition and exceptional talent of the artist.

Dimensions: 21 ⅜” H x 25 ⅛” W x 13/16” D

It is easy to become lost in this dreamy French oil-on-board landscape depicting a tranquil river or lake surrounded by a lush forest and hazy sky obscuring the mountain range in the background. The body of water is being crossed by a row boat with a lone occupant, perhaps enjoying the solitude afforded by the peaceful morning. Protected by a carved wood frame in foliate motif, ready to hang in your interior. Signed by the artist to the lower right. View the detailed images to see more of this transportive work.

Dimensions: 23 ¾” H x 28 ¾” W x ¾” D

This vintage French oil painting that depicts the one of the great water parterre at the palace of Versailles speaks to the enduring power of the place, to still inspire wonder and amazement three centuries later. A verdant palette of blue and green complements the perspective of taking in a large pool of water reflecting the sky, surrounded by an impressive program of sculptures patinated to a deep verdigris, and enclosed by a dense row of trees around the court. Signed by the Belgian artist, Robert Mahias, there is no visible title and the work is sold unframed. Please view the detailed images to see more of this wonderful memento.

Dimensions: 22 ¾” H x 26 ¼” W x 2 ½” D

French vintage framed oil portrait of a lady (“Lydie”) surrounded by cherry trees in an orchard; painted by her adoring husband to remember the occasion. The Impressionist technique of short, ethereal brushstrokes is rendered in a mostly blue and green palette punctuated by an accumulation of ripe red fruit on each branch. Signed on the front and reverse below the short description with title “Le Temps des Cerises,” this lovely painting is framed and ready to hang in your interior. Please view the detailed images to see more.

Dimensions: 17” H x 13 ⅜” W x 1 ⅜” D

French vintage (late 20th century) framed oil portrait on panel of a lady in three-quarter view, wearing a pensive expression and colorful intarsia sweater. Signed on the front, framed and ready to hang in your interior. Please view the detailed images to see more of this captivating vintage portrait.

Dimensions: 14 ¼” H x 12 ¼” W x 2” D

French 19th century carved mahogany picture frame in oval shape with giltwood inner molding, holding an exquisite piece of handmade, marbleized paper. The paper reveals mesmerizing swirls of pigment in terracotta and brick tones with a fine lace of shimmering gold over the surface. Strung with a wire, ready to hang in your interior. Please view the detailed images.

Dimensions: 25 ½” H x 23 ⅝” W x 2” D

English, circa 1940 oil on canvas portrait of a young woman bearing a confident expression and the curious smile of Mona Lisa. A mottled background of taupe-gray is the perfect complement to her piercing blue eyes, red lips, and French-blue blouse. Sadly there is no visible signature to attribute an artist, the viewer is free to use their imagination to construct a narrative about who this intriguing subject may have been. The white painted frame is ready to hang in your interior; it has an orange-peel texture–appropriate for the time period–outlined in a painted gold border at the edge that has patinated over time. Please view the detailed images to see the current condition.

Dimensions: 25” H x 28 ⅜” W x 2” D

A midcentury modern still-life painting of assorted bottles and fruit on a fabric-draped table, signed by the artist Stanislav Kachalski. The various forms come to life in a rich palette of blue, green, amber, and swathes of pink that give dimension to their unique shapes and perceived textures. Contrasting against the monochromatic background is a streak of pink fabric, matching the pomegranate and apple at center. Framed in gilt molding with a linen border, this original painting is ready to hang in your interior. Please view the detailed images to see more.

Dimensions: 16 ½” H x 20 ¼” W x ⅝” D

A pair of vintage French watercolor paintings by Roger Caillete, one figurative and one landscape, they are set within matching gilt frames allowing them to be displayed together or separately to contemplate each one’s unique perspective and technique. In the first work, simply titled “Two Women Sitting in a Park” the human subjects are partially obscured by a tree which puts the focus on the tranquility of the lush & green setting more so than portraiture. In the picturesque “Late Afternoon at Barsac”, the fleeting sunlight illuminates the terracotta roofs of the small French village surrounded by hills and vineyards. Please view the detailed images. Sold as a pair.

Dimensions: 18 ⅛” H x 24 ¼” W x ¾” D

A vibrant French oil on canvas painting from the mid-20th century, depicting a working harbor surrounded by rolling hills of lush vegetation. Two figures are seen standing on a dock near the center, as they observe a fishing trawler bearing a red, white, and blue flag with large industrial buildings lining the shore. High tide is rendered in a stunning range of blue tones, illuminated by a glowing reflection on the surface of the water; the work invites the viewer into another time and place. View the detailed images for a closer look.

Dimensions: 20 ¼” H x 13 ¼” W x ¾” D

A mid-20th century oil on canvas still life painting of chrysanthemums signed by the artist, Fred Bollands. Here, the artist has captured the dense blooms in autumnal tones–set off by the red table–but also respecting the romantic tranquility of an interior environment under soft lighting from a nearby window. Please view the detailed images. Unframed.

Dimensions: 15 ⅜” H x 12 ¼” W x ¾” D

A French watercolor on paper portrait of a distinguished gentleman in a beret. Signed by the artist. Surrounded by mat board under protective glass, with a new silver gilt frame and fixed with a wire, this painting is ready to be hung in your interior. View the detailed images.

Dimensions: 14 ⅝” H x 17 ¾” W x ¾” D

This French vintage 20th century oil on board painting illustrates a modest homestead in a rustic, country landscape. Impasto technique to build up the paint adds organic texture to the scene, as if one can touch and feel the trees and earth. A vintage-to-antique carved wood picture frame of dentil molding complements the architectural and decorative details of the home, drawing the viewer in for a closer look. Wired on the back and ready to hang in your home. Please view the detailed images to see more.