Large Authentic Antique Orthodox Icon Triptych 18th Century Greece. Large authentic antique, 18th century, Greek orthodox Icon Triptych, finely hand painted on wood panels. The center wooden panel with niche carved as a raised arch, within, an image of the crowned Mother of God (Theotokos), flanked by the Greek script. Virgin Crowned and nimbate, in [Continue]
Saint Francis & The Child Christ, 18th Century. Fine large 18th Century Spanish Old Master depiction of Saint Francis and the Child Christ, oil on canvas. Beautiful devotional scene of Saint Francis holding and adoring the infant Christ in his arms. Soft treatment of light and exceptional detail in the faces and hands typical of [Continue]
An original 18th Century pen and ink watercolour Drawing Study of a Christ at Emmaus By an accomplished but to me unknown hand Probably Italian Circa 1740. Drawn on laid paper. From an old album of interesting drawings that I shall be listing from a private collection (Vallardi family). The item “Superb 18th. Century Old [Continue]
The Apotheosis of St Joseph, 18th century, oil on canvas. Joseph is a figure in the Gospels. He was the husband of Mary, mother of Jesus, and is venerated as Saint Joseph in the Catholic Church, Orthodox Church, Oriental Orthodox Church, Anglican Communion, Lutheranism and Methodism. In this image St. Joseph has been portrayed with [Continue]
The Crucufixion of Christ – 18th c Oil on Canvas Painting Description: Antique oil painting on canvas dating to the 18th century, depicting the crusifixion of Jesus Christ with disciples stood before him and a kneeling Mary Magdalene. Christ is painted naked with just a thin loin cloth, there is good brush work and more [Continue]
An original 18th Century Red Chalk Drawing Study of a dreaming Jacob with Angel By an accomplished but to me unknown hand Probably Italian or Spanish Circa 1740. Drawn on laid paper From an old album of interesting drawings that I shall be listing from a private collection. The item “Superb 18th. Century Old Master [Continue]
A Superb Late 18th. Century or Early 19th. Century Original Engraving Laid on to Glass or “Glassprint” Depicting The Angel Appearing to Zacharias A rare survivor it is In very good condition for its age and comes in its original Georgian Frame. Please see my other items. Measures 35.6 by 25 cms sight size 40.4 [Continue]
Bacchus Meeting Ariadne, 18th Century. Fine huge 18th Century French Old Master of Bacchus meeting Ariadne , oil on canvas. Grand scale master painting of the god Bacchus meeting Ariadne following her abandonment on the Island of Naxos where he offers her the sky after falling in love with her. Excellent original condition and presented [Continue]
We are delighted to offer this scarce and ancient silkwork embroidery that dates from the 1720-40 period. Continental in origin either French or Spanish, this glorious example was worked as a celebration of faith. This example is framed beautifully in a 19th century frame and comes to you ready to display. For similar paintings please [Continue]