Rare English School early portrait identified as the Frankenstein Novelist. Excellent quality and condition for its age depicting her seated at a desk wearing a green dress with a book in one hand with similar green and gold detailing to early editions of her books. The resemblance of Shelley with her distinct deep set eyes is distinctly comparable to the few other known portraits of Shelley. To the reverse is a some early literature about to the painting. Presented in an antique gilt frame with plaque inscription. Notes A contemporary manuscript inscription on the reverse passes-on the portrait to’.. With instructions to forward the same to the sitters Godchild’… With her God-Mother’s kind love…. The gilt gesso frame bears a label for E. Carver, Gilder & Plate Glass Factor. Provenance: Private UK collection. Measurements: 35cm x 30cm framed approx. Our gallery carefully selects its paintings based on their quality and importance. Surrey Fine Arts only sell original antique oil paintings. As well as our own expertise at Surrey Fine Arts many of our works of art are assessed and authenticated by leading UK and International specialists in their field. We have exclusive contacts to some of the UK’s best restorers. The item “Rare Early 19th Century Portrait Of English Novelist Mary SHELLEY (1797-1851)” is in sale since Tuesday, November 10, 2020. This item is in the category “Art\Paintings”. The seller is “beckys_sarah” and is located in FARNBOROUGH, Hampshire. This item can be shipped to North, South, or Latin America, all countries in Europe, all countries in continental Asia, Australia.
ANTIQUE FRENCH MINIATURE HAND PAINTED EMPIRE PERIOD ” Portrait of a mother with her child “. Dear collectors, Noblesse-Collection is pleased to propose you this unique and interesting subject. The portrait of a mother. It is dated early 1800s. Without the frame : Diameter 6,3 cm 2.48 in. With the frame : Height : 14,2 cm 5.59 in. Width : 14,2 cm 5.59 in. No damage on the painting. To be noted just some small spots on the background. (An “antique statement” of Work of Art of more than 100 years old is joined to the invoice). Noblesse Collection is based in Le Mans in France. The firm is specialized in antique silverware. Belonging to the 19th and the beginning of the 20th century. Our aim is always to surprise you at showing. They are very often ornemental and sometimes rare but always at a reasonable and accurate price. They are all checked and cleaned by our silversmith based in Le Mans and practicing for more than 20 years. The quality of packagings matters. A lot to us. Manila paper + secured. Elements in a very thick cardboard. Your satisfaction is our priority! All our deliveries are ultra secured with the care by Fed Ex. If you change your mind for whatever reason, we accept the return within 30 days after the reception of the parcel. For the return costs. The item “RARE ANTIQUE Early 1800s FRENCH MINIATURE HAND PAINTED MOTHER AND CHILD PORTRAIT” is in sale since Thursday, March 25, 2021. This item is in the category “Art\Paintings”. The seller is “noblesse-collection” and is located in Le Mans. This item can be shipped worldwide.
The top is later early 17th century. The best of its kind. With portrait oak panels, probably a marriage chest. Original iron Gothic lock, no clasp. Split carved mouldings and shaped step front. The sides have Linefold panels. 66.1/2 x 26 x 33 high. 169 cm x 66cm x 84cm. The item “Fine Rare Early 16th Century Carved Gothic Portrait Oak Coffer Chest. C1500-1550″ is in sale since Tuesday, May 19, 2020. This item is in the category “Antiques\Antique Furniture\Coffers”. The seller is “oaltd2010″ and is located in 4 Market Street, Chipping Norton, Oxon. This item can’t be shipped, the buyer must pick up the item.
Both painting plaques are the same size and framed in same size frames as well. Stunning antique Chinese ancestral portrait pair of early 20th century, original ink on ceramic panels with makers mark. These type of portraits are extremely rare in blue & white and also portraits are extremely rare to be drawn on ceramic panels. These are depicting an emperor and empress/elite official and wife seated on thrones. Amazing attention to detail is seen throughout the paintings.. The official painted in formal garb with robes, seated on a throne on a floral carpet, the official’s wife depicted wearing an elaborate headdress and a elaborate robes, seated on a throne and flower carpet, each framed in an Asian inspired frame with a brass Chinese patterned hook at the top for hanging. The frame consist of 3 layers and the inner most layer, a tiny black frame continues on to a broader red orange polished wooden frame thats grounded with another black outer layer. The frame complements extremely well with the blue and white painting plaques. The contrast between the frame and the ceramic plaque provides a vibrant pop of color to suit any interior. These will can be combined with the blue and white Chinese ceramics alongside. These paintings will ground a traditional or a modern interior space with its stately and formal appearance. Provenance: Private collection Scotland U. 49cm x 36.5cm. Condition: In excellent condition. Vibrant with pop of color. Extract from National Museum of Asian Art. In China, ancestor worship has long been considered a cornerstone of the culture. Rituals dedicated to the ancestors were meant to honor them and ensure that the ancestors spirits would bestow blessings of health and prosperity on their descendants. Portraits of deceased parents and forebears have served as a focus for these private family rituals since the 16th century. Before the invention of the camera, painting was the only method available to capture and record a face for posterity. In modern times, photography has for the most part replaced paintings as a means of recording images of family members. This exhibition therefore provides a rare opportunity to discuss this vanishing form of memorial portraiture, its techniques and practices, while also analyzing the costumes, rugs, furniture and jewelry of the period described. Historically, ancestor portraits were kept in the family and rarely exhibited publicly. Many portraits reached the marketplace, following the fall of the Qing dynasty in 1911 and during the political upheaval and war with Japan that occurred during the first half of the 20th century. The item “Antique Chinese Ancestor Portrait Pair Early20C Rare Blue&White Ceramic Original” is in sale since Friday, April 17, 2020. This item is in the category “Antiques\Asian Antiques\China\Paintings & Scrolls”. The seller is “taprobaneavenue” and is located in Oakland, California. This item can be shipped worldwide.
What a beautiful pair of early American miniature frames. These date to the first quarter of the 19th century and are composed of a pressed brass molding attached to a wood form backing. These early miniatures are difficult to find in nice condition and this pair is quite unusual for the light moss green tint surrounding the site edge…… Never seen that before and its quite attractive. The frames have their original surface, nice wavy glass, shingle backing and a thin string hanger (was likely originally tin hanger). The pair measures 3 1/8 x 3 1/2 with a 2 3/8 x 2 7/8 rabbet. Fantastic rare, early American pair of frames for silhouettes or miniatures. Thanks from Phoenix Antique Frames. The item “C1820 RARE Pair Early American Brass Miniature Silhouette Folk Portrait Frames” is in sale since Saturday, December 21, 2019. This item is in the category “Antiques\Decorative Arts\Picture Frames”. The seller is “puffkit” and is located in Phoenix, Maryland. This item can be shipped worldwide.
A Particularly Rare and Special 16th Century Portrait of Philip Melanchthon – Oil on Panel. A Very Fine Early Portrait – Circle of Lucas Cranach the Elder (1472 – 1553). Here we have an exceptional and potentially important piece of 16th century portrait history probably painted in about 1550 when Melanchthon was in his fifties and in the twilight of his life – just as Lucas Cranach the Elder was nearing his final few years. There is much documented history surrounding the life of our sitter – wikipedia for one source – which I won’t go into here – but suffice to say that as a friend and collaborator of Martin Luther in what is now Germany he was a founder of Protestantism.. There are quite a few portraits of Melanchthon at varying ages of his life and this particular piece comes with a fair amount of historical detail.. Additionally we have their ubiquitous stencil. The most fascinating aspect though is the letter stuck on the back also mentioning that the work was put through Christies in the late 19th century and was’bought in’…. Christies nowadays only do this with items they KNOW will reach or supercede the reserve (like Lucien Freud or David Hockney). It is a shame that the letter has been partially rubbed away but we can see that the writer – probably the owner – tells us that the Directors of the National Gallery view it as a genuine work from the mid 16th century but we cannot see their EXACT conclusion. It looks like they are guiding us to a mark’ on the right hand side half way up which is the mark of Cranach’…….. I can see no further than what the owner tells us – it was bought from a dealer’Herr Guder’ in 1885 in Nuremburg together with other antiques such as furniture.. The letter is most certainly genuine but some of it is obscured which might have shown us further elements of interest. The painting itself is in extremely well looked after order and the colours are still vibrant… A slight bow in the panel and dead woodworm does not detract from the overall. The frame is later but perfectly matching the ripple moulded gesso frames of the style of the Cranach period. I cannot of course say that this is a long lost Crannach but it is of his age and has validation by Christies and the directors of the National Gallery so it has certain historical merit. I suspect this is from his circle and was a’copy’ by a student of Cranach’s or another budding artist who wanted to emulate his style…. It might even have been his son – Cranach the Younger! We cannot be sure – it is a very old item – but there are tantalizing snippets of provenance which could prove important or possibly not….. An excellent and rare very early portrait of great interest….. Measurements including the frame 20″ x 18″. I hope you will afford me the privilege of taking time to look at my offerings on here. I will offer you honesty and transparency. I will clearly show you the entire work of art – front and back – and detail all it’s good and bad points. I will not be vague about age or provenance or any later work carried out. I also offer inspection at my home on all pieces with no obligation. It has to be good enough to grace my own home should it not sell. I hope you will find something you like – please message me with questions – You will find me accommodating and friendly. This is the exact cost to me. Some larger paintings can require a courier who will personally deliver to you… This may take a little longer to arrive. For international carriage costs please message me. Best wishes and thank you for looking. The item “RARE EARLY OLD MASTER PORTRAIT PAINTING OF PHILIP MELANCHTHON (1497 1560)” is in sale since Thursday, November 21, 2019. This item is in the category “Art\Paintings”. The seller is “gregharpip” and is located in CALNE, Wiltshire. This item can be shipped to United Kingdom.
RARE PAIR OF EARLY 19TH CENTURY FRENCH ENAMEL PORTRAIT BUTTONS, ROSINA & BELVILLE, IN LEATHER PRESENTATION CASE. PLUS RARE 18TH CENTURY FRENCH FOIL AND SILK , REVERSE PAINTED GLASS BUTTON. HELLO , THIS LISTING IS FOR A RARE PAIR OF EARLY 19TH CENTURY FRENCH ENAMEL BUTTONS, ROSINA & BELVILLE, IN LATER FRENCH VICTORIAN LEATHER PRESENTATION CASE. THIS WONDERFUL PAIR OF BUTTONS ARE MADE TO PAY TRIBUTE TO THE MAIN CHARACTERS ROSINA AND BELVILLE IN THE 1782 COMIC OPERA BY WILLIAM SHIELD. MOST LIKELY MADE FOR THE TOURIST TRADE ON THE PALAIS ROYAL IN PARIS, FRANCE. ITS VERY RARE TO FIND THESE BUTTONS STILL AS A PAIR, OR NOT CONVERTED INTO BROOCHES BECAUSE OF THEIR LARGE SIZE. THEY COME FROM A LARGE COLLECTION OWNED BY MY GREAT, GREAT AUNT, AND SHE WAS A VERY SERIOUS COLLECTOR IN THE 1930’S & 40’S. SHE ONLY COLLECTED THE MOST RARE AND UNUSUAL EXAMPLES FOR HER COLLECTION. IT WAS LOT # 412. AND READS: PAIR FRENCH ENAMELED BUTTONS EARLY XIX CENTURY. OVAL SHAPE WITH PAINTED PORTRAIT INSCRIBED ” ROSINA AND BELVILLE”. THE PORTRAITS ARE CHARMING, WITH AN ALMOST FOLK ART QUALITY TO THEM. THEY COME HOUSED IN THIS LOVELY FRENCH VICTORIAN ERA LEATHER PRESENTATION CASE, THAT MY GREAT AUNT HAD CUSTOM FITTED JUST TO DISPLAY THEM. THE TOP INSIDE BACK IS ORIGINAL FROM THE 1860’S, THE FITTED BOTTOM MOST LIKELY DONE IN THE 1940’S. THEY ARE IN EXCELLENT CONDITION, WITH JUST THE NORMAL WEAR FROM AGE. THERE IS THE EXPECTED LIGHT CRAZING TO THE ENAMEL, AND THE BRASS FRAMES TARNISHED FROM AGE. THERE ARE CRIMPS TO THE BRASS FRAMES, AS SEEN IN THE PHOTOS, BUT THIS IS NOT DAMAGE, JUST WHAT NATURALLY OCCURS WHEN THE FRAMES ARE FITTED AROUND THE BUTTON BACKS. THE BACKS OF THE BUTTONS HAVE THE EXPECTED AGE RELATED DISCOLORATION AS SEEN IN THE PHOTO. THEY ARE JUST OVER 2 INCHES HIGH X 1 1 / 2 INCHES WIDE. PLEASE NOTE THAT THE PARKE BERNET CATALOG PICTURED IS JUST TO SUBSTANCIATE PROVENANCE AND IS NOT INCLUDED WITH THE SALE. JUST THE CUT OUT LISTING FOR THE BUTTONS. A WONDERFUL PAIR OF MUSEUM QUALITY BUTTONS. ALSO INCLUDED WITH THIS SALE AS A BONUS ITEM, IS THIS RARE 18TH CENTURY, CIRCA 1760 – 80, FRENCH REVERSE PAINTED GLASS BUTTON. THIS BUTTON IS VERY COMPLEX IN THAT IT HAS SEVERAL DIFFERENT LAYERS THAT MAKE IT UP. THE FIRST LAYER IS EMBOSSED SILVER FOIL, THE NEXT LAYER IS DELICATELY CUT OUT BLUE SILK THAT ALMOST RESEMBLES LITTLE CROSSES, AND THEN FINALLY A REVERSE PAINTED GLASS SCENE THAT SUGGESTS THAT IT MY BE A MOURNING BUTTON FROM THE SUBJECT MATTER. IT APPEARS TO BE A WEEPING WILLOW TREE, NEAR A FENCE, THAT MAY BE A GRAVE SITE OR MEMORIAL OF SOME KIND. THERE ARE ALSO TINY GOLD LEAF ROSETTES REVERSE PAINTED ON THE GLASS, MOST OF WHICH HAVE DISCOLORED OVER TIME. THE BUTTON IS IN OVERALL VERY GOOD CONDITION, THE GLASS HAS NO CHIPS OR CRACKS, BUT THERE IS SOME LOSE TO THE REVERSE PAINTED SCENE. SOME OF THE PAINT HAS FLAKED AWAY. ITS SIZE IS 1 3 / 8 INCHES IN DIAMETER, IT HAS A BRASS PLATED COPPER RIM, AND HAS A STEEL BACK. THIS IS A BONUS TO THE SALE ONLY, AND NOT CONSIDERED IN THE SALE PRICE AT ALL. SO THE CONDITION IS AS IS. ANOTHER FABULOUS AND RARE BUTTON FOR YOUR COLLECTION. THANK YOU FOR LOOKING! My personal standards are high , so I strive to research , describe and picture all items in my auctions as accurately as possible. Most items are vintage or antique and therefore normal ware from age and use is to be expected. If any imperfections or damage is present other than normal ware , it will be mentioned and pictured in the listing. All items are carefully and thoughtfully packed to ensure safe arrival. Thank you , and great luck to all. The item “RARE PAIR OF EARLY 19TH C. FRENCH ENAMEL PORTRAIT BUTTONS IN PRESENTATION CASE” is in sale since Tuesday, December 17, 2019. This item is in the category “Antiques\Sewing (Pre-1930)\Buttons”. The seller is “mikemcmike07853″ and is located in Long Valley, New Jersey. This item can be shipped to United States, United Kingdom, Denmark, Romania, Slovakia, Bulgaria, Czech republic, Finland, Hungary, Latvia, Lithuania, Malta, Estonia, Australia, Greece, Portugal, Cyprus, Slovenia, Japan, China, Sweden, South Korea, Indonesia, South africa, Thailand, Belgium, France, Hong Kong, Ireland, Netherlands, Poland, Spain, Italy, Germany, Austria, Bahamas, Israel, Mexico, New Zealand, Singapore, Switzerland, Norway, Saudi arabia, Ukraine, United arab emirates, Qatar, Bahrain, Croatia, Malaysia, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Panama, Jamaica, Sri lanka, Peru, Pakistan, Viet nam, Uruguay, Kuwait.
Rare Mated Pair Antique Early 19th Century Oil Portrait Paintings. The item “Rare Mated Pair Antique Early 19th Century Oil Portrait Paintings. 1805-1815″ is in sale since Thursday, September 19, 2019. This item is in the category “Art\Paintings”. The seller is “dhc1968″ and is located in Rose Hill, Virginia. This item can be shipped to United States, Canada, United Kingdom, Denmark, Romania, Slovakia, Bulgaria, Czech republic, Finland, Hungary, Latvia, Lithuania, Malta, Estonia, Australia, Greece, Portugal, Cyprus, Slovenia, Japan, China, Sweden, South Korea, Indonesia, Taiwan, South africa, Thailand, Belgium, France, Hong Kong, Ireland, Netherlands, Poland, Spain, Italy, Germany, Austria, Bahamas, Israel, Mexico, New Zealand, Singapore, Switzerland, Norway, Saudi arabia, United arab emirates, Qatar, Kuwait, Bahrain, Croatia, Malaysia, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Panama, Jamaica, Barbados, Bangladesh, Bermuda, Brunei darussalam, Bolivia, Ecuador, Egypt, French guiana, Guernsey, Gibraltar, Guadeloupe, Iceland, Jersey, Jordan, Cambodia, Cayman islands, Liechtenstein, Sri lanka, Luxembourg, Monaco, Macao, Martinique, Maldives, Nicaragua, Oman, Peru, Pakistan, Paraguay, Reunion, Viet nam, Uruguay, Costa rica, Trinidad and tobago, Guatemala, Honduras.
A Rare and Special 16th Century French Renaissance Portrait of an Aristocrat or Courtier – Oil on Panel. A Very Fine Early French Portrait – Red Wax Collectors Seal Verso – Circle of Francois Clouet (1510 – 1572). Here we have an exceptional and thoroughly charming piece of history manifested in oil paint and wooden panel showing us a fine young gentleman from the late Elizabethan period albeit painted by a French artist extremely close in style to that of the celebrated French painter Clouet…. Francois Clouet was born in Tours although his father was a Dutch national and is particularly well known for his chalk drawing portrait of Mary Queen of Scots… Such is the style of the period in France in particular that a great many drawings and miniatures were accredited to Clouet but without absolute certainty… This exquisite picture falls into that category and has to be described as’school of’ Clouet for those reasons. A good deal is known about him and a fairly comprehensive account of his life and death and his exploits can be found in many volumes and of course Wikipedia offers a good account of the artist. Very finely detailed and typical of the era – a particular feature is the olive green background which appears in several of Clouet’s works – and painted directly onto a bevelled panel…… A red wax collectors seal is alos evident on the verso. This size of portrait was designed to be portable and was probably commissioned for the wife or betrothed of the sitter to carry with her on her travels reminding her of the man in her life… Housed in a later frame but appropriate in style to the original period and suiting the composition very well indeed. An excellent very early portrait of great interest….. Measurements including the frame 16″ x 13″. I hope you will afford me the privilege of taking time to look at my offerings on here. I will offer you honesty and transparency. I will clearly show you the entire work of art – front and back – and detail all it’s good and bad points. I will not be vague about age or provenance or any later work carried out. I also offer inspection at my home on all pieces with no obligation. It has to be good enough to grace my own home should it not sell. I hope you will find something you like – please message me with questions – You will find me accommodating and friendly. This is the exact cost to me. Some larger paintings can require a courier who will personally deliver to you… This may take a little longer to arrive. For international carriage costs please message me. Best wishes and thank you for looking. The item “RARE EARLY OLD MASTER OIL ON PANEL PORTRAIT PAINTING OF A GENTLEMAN” is in sale since Tuesday, November 5, 2019. This item is in the category “Art\Paintings”. The seller is “gregharpip” and is located in CALNE, Wiltshire. This item can be shipped to United Kingdom, Mexico.
Moving and liquidation sale has now started!!! SHOP EARLY FOR XMAS. MOVING IN MAY AND I DON’T WANT TO TAKE ANYTHING WITH ME. All liquidation sales final. Overview : OIL PAINTED ON BOARD DATES 1940’S. NEEDS CLEANING AND MILD TOUCH UPS. LOOKS GOOD PAID A FORTUNE. Measurements : PAINTING 18.5 BY 24.5 INCHES. FRAMED 22 BY 28 INCHES. Thank you for visiting!! The item “ANTIQUE PORTRAIT PAINTING EARLY JOSEPH CUMMINGS CHASE NEW YORK MAINE RARE OLD” is in sale since Tuesday, November 19, 2019. This item is in the category “Art\Paintings”. The seller is “samuelcollection” and is located in San Diego, California. This item can be shipped to United States, Canada, United Kingdom, Denmark, Romania, Slovakia, Bulgaria, Czech republic, Finland, Hungary, Latvia, Lithuania, Malta, Estonia, Australia, Greece, Portugal, Cyprus, Slovenia, Sweden, Belgium, France, Ireland, Netherlands, Poland, Spain, Italy, Germany, Austria, Bahamas, Mexico, New Zealand, Switzerland, Norway, Croatia, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Costa rica, Dominican republic, Panama, Trinidad and tobago, Guatemala, El salvador, Honduras, Jamaica, Antigua and barbuda, Aruba, Belize, Dominica, Grenada, Saint kitts and nevis, Saint lucia, Montserrat, Turks and caicos islands, Barbados, Bermuda, Bolivia, Ecuador, French guiana, Guernsey, Gibraltar, Guadeloupe, Iceland, Jersey, Cayman islands, Liechtenstein, Luxembourg, Monaco, Martinique, Nicaragua, Peru, Paraguay, Uruguay.
