GT-0093

Mechanical water color card with the verse, "Your figure above, you plainly may view, With legs & arms in action; The likeness so perfect, the portrait so true, Must give you satisfaction. English, Mid-19th Century.

Size: 8 3/4" H x 5 5/8" W

GT-0106

Rare Old Spelling Book (approx. 95 pages, some of which are pictured here). Dated 1813. Condition (please see pictures). The New London Spelling-Book of the Young Gentlemen and Ladies' Guide To The English Tongue. Plain brown cover. English, Dated.

Size: 7" H x 4 1/4" W

GT-0108-A

Rare ephemera old illustrated ABC booklett by Goulden. English, Mid-19th C.

Size: 7 1/2" H

PR-0058

Watercolor of a ships steward standing on the deck resting his hat on a barrel. English, Late 19th Century.

Size: 12" H x 10" W

PR-0074

Early 19th Century small framed unusual watercolor painting of several watercolors faux painted to look as if there are "bunched-up together" but it is only one watercolor.

Size: 10" H x 8" W

PR-0087

"The Shipwrecked Mariner". Rare cottage print of a ship wrecked survivor. English c. 1820.

Size: 11 3/4" H x 9 3/4" W

PR-0105

A girl with her beloved lamb. Cottage print entitled, "The Favourite of the Flock".  English c. 1820.

Size:  9" H x 7" W

Ship's Captain 3 Framed Pen-Work c. 1820.

Superb & interesting pen-work done by a ship's captain with intricate geometrical patterns & cut-outs.

Sizes: 8" H x 6 1/2" W, 11" H x 9" W, 14" H x 11" W

PR-0123

Botanical print. "The Wallflower". The center flower folds out to display the different layers of the plant. For Nature-Study and Object-Lessons. English c. 1880.

Size:  10 1/2" H x 7 3/4" W

PR-0169

Oil on board, Coat of Arms. English c. 1870.

Size: 22 3/4" H x 20 1/2" W

PR-0183

BUCKHORSE ~ This is bare-knuckle boxer John Smith better known as BUCKHORSE. This is a rare hand colored framed etching dated 1822.

Size: 8 1/2" H x 6 1/2" W

Miniature painting of a sea captain with his ship in the background. c. 1840.

Size:  5 10/16" H x 5 3/16" W

PR-0188

Folky oil on canvas c. 1830 portrait of a boy with a lamb. As with many early folky paintings, the concentration is on the face and attention is not given to the background. The painting is in a period frame.

Size: 19" H x 15 3/4" W

PR-0189

Naïve miniature watercolor of two sailors / soldiers.  English c. 1850.

Size:  7 1/4" H x 8 11/16" W

A Family Piece ~ Hand colored print by William Dickinson (British, 1746-1823) Published April 1, 1794; by J. Harris. Newly matted & framed. English, Dated.

Size: 17 3/4" H x 21" W

PR-0222

Lively watercolor of children with their toys. English c. 1852.

Size: 15" H x 21 3/4" W

PR-0223

Early interesting photograph of a small person (dwarf). Dated on back Dec 12th 1874. English.

Size: 5 1/2" H x 4 1/4" W

Sweet watercolor of a girl and her kitty. English c. 1830.

Size: 10 1/2" H x 9" W

PR-0240

Wonderful long watercolor "Kurbits". Kurbits were done in Swedish Folklore with a glorified cucumber plant and bright colors.  This 19th Century Kurbit painting is newly framed with modern red.

Size: 27 1/2" H x 13 1/2" W

PR-0249

Fine 18th century watercolor on paper of a French soldier. French Infantry ~ The regiment of the Kingdom of France established 1776. (Professional mounted & framed). French c. 1796.

Size: 13 5/8" H x 11 1/2' W

PR-0257

Framed photogravure of a cabin with an apple tree and pumpkin patch. American c. 1910.

Size: 16" H x 13 1/2" W

PR-0261

Atmospheric charcoal drawing of Woodland Stream Bridge signed JH, Claremont. American .c. 1910.

Size: 21" H x 15" W

PR-0264

Scenic oil painting of cows & sheep on a hillside overlooking a lake with sailboats. Unsigned. American, Late 19th Century.

Size: 10" H x 16' W

PR-0267

Luscious small oil-on-board of a girl and bubble blower. American, Early 1900's

Size: 9" H x 7" W

PR-0272

Charming primitive watercolor of a girl with strawberries in her hand. English, Mid-19th Century.

Size: 8 1/4" H x 6 3/4" W

PR-0273

Mid-19th Century unusual work by Eliza Osborn of cut paper flowers. English.

Size: 8 1/2" H x 7" W

PR-0275

Rare & whimsical folksy picture of a woman in a blue bonnet has missing knees. Place two fingers into the holes to act as visual knees / legs inside a wash bucket. English c. 1820.

Size: 9 1/2" H x 6 1/2" W

Burr Maple framed business card print / advertising of veterinarian establishment servicing the royal house hold."Horse Slaughterer, J. Atcheler, To Her Masjesty". English c. 1850.

Size: 10" H x 12 1/4" W

Albert Webster Davies was described as the "Male Grandma Moses". Colonial Williamsburg exhibited a grouping of his paintings. This painting of rural life in North Salem, New Hampshire has naïve characteristics & charm. You can see the order & organization within the painting, his ability to render exteriors; buildings, living people & animals with color & spontaneous quality. (Albert Davies, NH 1889-1967, N. Salem, NH ~ Signed "A. Davies"). American.

Size: 24 3/4" H x 31" W

Naïve red house painting 19th Century American School. 19th Century.

Size: 10" H x 14" W

American School ~ Harbor scene. Oil on canvas. Unsigned. 19th Century.

Size: 14 3/4" H x 24 3/4" W

Set of 8 professionally framed leafed plants. English c. 1860-90.

Size: 12" H x 9" W

Christy Bros. 5-ring Wild Animal Show Circus. American, 1930's.

Size: 30" H x 43" L

"Geese in Flight" Oil on Canvas, signed lower right ~ Sven Jensen. Danish artist, Kim Svend Jensen, (1947-2000). He was active/lived in United States.

Size: 27" H x 38" W

Curved sofa woman painting signed Donn Russell ~ called "A Period Piece" ~ on the reverse. Acrylic & Graphic on canvas. Donn Russell born in 1929 in Massachusetts; lived in Nantucket & world traveler.

Size: 18 1/2" H x 24 1/2" L

PR-0306

Framed 1940 Buick Phaeton Print ~ The Buick Limited Sport Convertible. American c. 1940. (Part of a larger collection).

Size: 17 1/4" H x 21 1/2" W

PR-0312

"William the little ship builder" Adorable framed American print published by B. Barmell ~ Philadelphia. American, 19th Century.

Size: 9" H x 8" W

My Cat Zippo ~ Outside Art ~ "Zippy" painting of "in your face" cat. Painted on backside of an old card & old frame. American, 20th Century.

Size: 13 1/2" H x 17 1/2" W

Interesting Trompe-l'œil oil on board of a Dog in a frame and a coat-of-arms with rabbits. English c. 1860.

Size: 8 1/4" H x 6 1/4" W

"Cape Cod Cozy Winter" by Cate Mandigo (living artist with works displayed at the Smithsonian and Library of Congress) signed & dated 1988. Acrylic on canvas.

Size: 15 1/2" H x 19 1/2" W

PR-0320

"Love Knots Stitchery" by Cate Mandigo (living artist with works displayed at the Smithsonian and Library of Congress) signed & dated 1987. Acrylic on canvas.

Size: 17 1/2" H x 23 1/2" W

Exquisite 18th C. hand-colored botanical print of a Corona Imperialis (Crown Imperial); in a beautiful later frame.

Size: 15 1/4" H x 12 1/4" W

PR-0321

Two frames hand-colored botanical prints.

Card on back reads:

Loudon Ca 1844-1846 Hand Coloured. This original print is from the "The Ladies Flower-Garden of Ornamental Perennials" by Jan Loudon. It was published in London by Day and Haghe Lithographers in 1844-1846

Card on back reads:

Loudon Circa 1841 Hand Coloured
This original print is from "The Ladies Flower-Garden of Ornamental Bulbous Plants" by Jane Loudon. It was published in London by William Smith in 1841.

Size: 19 1/4" H x 16 1/4" W (each)

Strong hand-colored botanical print beautifully framed. English c. 1828.

Size: 14 3/8" H x 11" W

Long acrylic on paper street façade painting. Signed & dated in pencil lower right “Chips ‘50”.

Size: 13 1/4" H x 48 1/4" L (framed)

Framed oil on board - Coat-of-arms / Crest of the Midland Railway Company which was one of the largest railway companies in Great Britain. Formed in 1844.

Size: 19 3/4" H x 15 3/4. W". Framed 25" H x 21 W"

PR-0355

"PUCK" ~ Satirical 19th C. political sporting print with "Will the Delegates be Caught by Such a Trick?" and “The Administration Decoy Duck”. Signed: Gillam. American c. 1870.

Size: 13 1/2" H x 20" W (unframed)

Pair of 19th c. vivid hand-colored botanical prints in elegant later frames

Size: 16 5/16" H x 20 1/2" W

"SWEET HOME" foiled wreath tinsel painting under glass. c. 1900.

Size: 11 3/4" H x 13 1/2" L

"Daisy Wall Flower and Tulip" 19th c. small, framed print.

Size: 7 1/2" H x 6" W x 1" D

Early hand-colored print of "Infant Byron and Favorite Dog" probably referring to Lord Byron the legendary poet & a peer of the ROMANTIC MOVEMENT as a child. English, Early 19th Century.

Size: 5 3/4" H x 7 1/4" W

PR-0366

Small, framed watercolor with a girl & cow. Signed by Jean Henry.

Size: 6 1/4" H x 8" W x 1/2" D

Interesting piece of folk art. Naïve cat painted directly on wood that has been beveled to form the frame. Signed Ruth Cummings. American, Early 1900's.

Size: 8" H x 5 1/2" W

PR-0372

Pleasing & charming 19th Century American School WATERCOLOR "Study of FALL LEAVES" matted & framed.

Size: 14 1/2" H x 11 1/2" W Framed

PR-0373

19th c. 3-D diorama of a Welsh working kitchen in a glazed gilt frame.

Size: 9" H x 12" W

Lighthearted golf illustration oil on canvas "WHEN ALL IS SUNSHINE" depicting a young lady arriving... American, Early 20th Century.

Size: 32 x 23 1/2 inches (Framed)

PR-0376

Naïve watercolor of six eggs with different subjects - butterfly, sailboat, hearts, bird, etc. Done by Hungarian school girl Etelka Koles. Dated 1947.

Size: 18" H x 13 1/4" Framed

PR-0379

"Accelerate Education" framed calligraphy exercise in ink by John Adlington. Dated 1847.

Size: 11 3/4" H x 9 5/8" W Framed

PR-0377

Early watercolor study of Dragonflies & Insets with pen & ink c. 1800. Inserted into a later frame to preserve.

Size: 14 3/4" H x 12 1/4 W.

HOPE ~ Reverse glass mezzotint of Hope (which we all need now). Dated 1799. Published by P. Stampa, London.

Size: 16 1/4" H x 12 1/4" W

Oil on board (unframed) of interior scene with cat & kittens at play by CHARLES VAN DEN EYCKEN II, (Belgium, 1859-1923). Signed lower right "Ch. Van den Eycken".

Reference: Wikipedia ~
Van den Eycken was first a pupil of his father. He subsequently studied with Joseph Stevens, a realist animal painter, at the Académie des Beaux-Arts in Brussels. He later also studied at the Academy of Louvain. From 1881 he exhibited regularly in the Salons of Brussels, Liège, Ghent and Antwerp, as well as in the Netherlands, Germany and Spain. He painted several pictures for Queen Marie-Henriette of Belgium. He was a member of the artist group "l'Essor" and obtained several medals. Van den Eycken's usual signature was Ch. Van den Eycken or C. van den Eycken. He sometimes signed his works Charles Duchêne.

Van den Eycken painted dogs and cats engaged in all kinds of activities. He also painted some portraits of dogs. He died in Brussels.

Size: 8 3/4" H x 11 1/2" W

PR-0385

Elaborate reverse painting & foil behind glass depicting a tabletop compote of fruit with birds. American c. 1870.

Size: 17 1/2" H x 23 1/2" W ~ Framed 22" H x 28" W

PR-0386

Oil on board by Glen Tracy ~ Ohio/Florida, 1883-1956. Impressionist abstract landscape. Signed lower left "Glen Tracy". On a later display stand. American, Late 19th Century.

Size: 11" x 14" (Unframed)

Oil on canvas of a cat & tulip in glass vase. "Tumby and Tulip May 1984". Signed and dated lower right "Hebsk 84". HEATHER BRAGINTON SMITH Massachusetts, 1960-1997.

Size: 21" H x 12" W (framed)