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French,
16th Century engraving, hand-coloured, by famous artist of the time
Rosingol. Birds-eye view of Paris of the 17th century elaborately-decorated
with scenes of Parisian life: chevaliers, ladies of the court. Very
decorative and rare. Perfect condition, engraving measures 9 1/2"
x 8", subject itself measures 6" (width) x 5 1/2" (height).
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English
or Irish small Georgian (early 19th century) watercolor depicting
rocky landscape with tumbling waterfall, with figures on encropment
observing . Nicely detailed and delicately rendered. Dimensions are
5" x 7"...Not signed. Framed.
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Engraving
of the River Cam and St John's College in Cambridge, England....Signed
by M.Oliver Rae, and titled "St. John's Tower". Probably
late 19th century. Beautifully rendered. Size is 11 1/4" tall
and 7 3/4" wide. Framed (old).
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Modern
Japanese Woodblock print by Mikumo of a typical street scene in Kyoto,
Japan. Limited series, this is 296 of only 700. This woodblock was
the winner of a nationwide tourism contest sponsored by the Japanese
Government. Printed about 1970. A collector's item. Size is 16"
high x 11"wide. Unframed. Condition perfect.
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Italian
Renaissance charcoal (red) sketch of wrestlers, probably a study for
a painting, unsigned, and dating from the 16th century. Well-modelled
and detailed and in excellent condition. A rare and unusual piece
of art. Ornate gilt frame is modern. Sketch is approximately 4 1/2
x 4 1/4 in dimensions.
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English
Georgian pencil sketch of Venice, probably composed on a "Grand
Tour" in the early 1800's. From an English estate collection.
Highly detailed and inspired drawing of a Venetian scene with loggias,
pier, and vessels. Drawing measures 5" wide x 3 1/2" high.
Unsigned. Clearly the work of an accomplished artist. Unusual and
elegant.
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English
pen-and-ink drawing of Shakespearean actors dating from the 19th
c. Full of pathos and character. This drawing measures 11"
wide by approximately 8" high. Unsigned..Excellent condition...Matted.
Sold individually or as a pair with the following entry (price=
$200.00).
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Second
English pen-and-ink drawing of Shakespearean
theme
dating from
the 19th c. Three heads reflective of the drama. The drawing measures
11" wide by approximately 8" high. Unsigned. Excellent condition...Matted.
Sold individually or as a pair with the above entry
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