FINE ART
"Mars and Minerva with Putti" 52" x 44.5", oil on relined canvas, unsigned
17th century, period carved and gilt frame
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“A Noble Outing”
13.5” x 19”, oil on canvas, relined
British School, ca. 1750
Here is an outstanding and rare figural painting depicting a probably Irish noble family on a romantic outing in the countryside. The adults are gathered in a group while children are playing with their pets. For amusement an orator is entertaining and two musicians are playing faggot and bagpipe. With its folkloristic care for composition, detail and color this painting is a gem!
"Morning Light, Florida" By Robert C. Gruppe (American, born 1944)
25" x 30", oil on canvas, signed
Being third generation of the legendary Gruppe Dynasty of artists Robert Gruppe rediscovers the Cape Ann School with assured brushstrokes and vibrant colors. He has exhibited for over 30 years in Gloucester's distinguished North Shore Art Association and the Rockport Art Association as well as a host of other major venues winning numerous awards and medals along the way. Selected literature accompanies this outstanding painting.
Madonna della Seggiola (Sedia)
(Madonna of the Chair)
After Raphael Sanzio (Italian, 1483-1520)
Diameter 28.5”, oil on canvas, relined, restored
Late 18th century
Here we have a superb depiction of one of Raphael’s most beloved paintings, which he painted in 1514 for the Medici family. The circular tondo format is of exactly the same dimensions as Raphael’s. The positioning of the images and the engaging gaze of Our Blessed Mother protectively cuddling the infant Jesus and the admiring look of the boy St. John the Baptist, emphasize the circular composition thus creating an evoking intimacy of color and composition. Rarely do we find a piece of such high quality.
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"Hollywood Beach"
By Niek van der Plas (Dutch, born 1954)
12” x 16”, oil on panel, signed and titled
Niek van der Plas keeps enchanting his audiences with his refined brushwork and subtle palette. He follows in the footsteps of some of the best Turn of the Century impressionists and works by his hand hang in the Art Museum of Rijnsburg and the Art Museum of Katwiijk (both in Holland). During a recent visit to the US, Niek van der Plas painted a small but unique collection of Florida Beach impressions of which this particularly charming work is a fine example. A book about this well listed and well exhibited artist accompanies this painting.
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“The Polymath”
25” x 29.5”, oil on canvas, relined, unsigned
British School, 18th century, period frame
Here is an intriguing portrait of a gentleman in the process of painting a miniature portrait surrounded by an array of artifacts each of which represents an area of knowledge or interest of the sitter, thus the title. Of special interest is the book ‘The Geographical Grammar’ by Patrick Gordon.
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“Gloucester Fishing Boats” By Aldro T. Hibbard (American, 1886-1972)
17” x 21”, oil on canvas board, signed,
Original exhibition label verso
Aldro T. Hibbard is considered on of the most notable of the ‘Cape Ann School’ impressionists. After studying at The Mass. College of Art and The Boston Museum School he was awarded a grant to travel abroad where he among others met and was impressed by Joaquin Sorolla. Settling down in Rockport in 1920 he became a leading figure and a founding member of The Rockport Art Association. Throughout his life Hibbard created a vast body of work with an emphasis on Vermont winter landscapes as well as powerful depictions of his maritime environment of which this particular work is a prime example. Works by Hibbard hang in major public and private collections and are currently much sought after by collectors of American Impressionism.
“After Work”
By Petr K. Bondarenko (Russian, 1915-1977)
14” x 11.5”, oil on card, signed verso in Cyrillic
Here is an exceptionally spirited study by this nominated Soviet/Russian artist who studied at the Leningrad Art College in St. Petersburg with Yankin, Beringer, Efross and Lebedev. His talents propelled him into a fine career within the state hierarchy involving important and monumental commissions as well as admitting his works into several museums. Bondarenko is included in the important book about Russian and Soviet painters by British scholar Matthew Cullerne Bown.
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“Breasting the Waves”
By Agnes von Bulow (German, born in Hamburg 1884)
17” x 25.5”, oil on canvas, ca. 1900, signed, original frame
Here is a fine seascape by well known Agnes (born Solomon) von Bulow who in keeping with the best Northern European marine traditions painted a large oeuvre of which several regularly come up at international auctions. This work depicts a three master for full sails breasting the waves most likely on The North Sea which is right outside Hamburg. The painting and the frame show some signs of age, but is in overall good condition and not relined or patched. Agnes von Bulow is listed in Davenport’s, ADEC, artnet.com and other major sources of art reference.
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"Portrait of a Young Lady"
Attributed to Edward Steichen (American, 1879-1973)
20" x 16"; oil on canvas; signed 'Steichen', inscribed 'A. M. Morot' and dated 'MCMXXIX'
“Morning Light” By Emile A. Gruppé (American, 1896-1978)
20” x 24”, oil on canvas, signed
Here is a wonderful almost academic work by legendary Emile Gruppé depicting the morning light on Gloucester’s docks with a well structured balancing of the masses and dramatic contrasts. Being at the forefront of the ‘Cape Ann’ school of painters Gruppé influenced a generation of artists through his teaching and created an oeuvre of impressionistic paintings which are now among the most sought after in the nation. Works by this nominated artist hang in 11 art museums and The White House.
“A Romantic Landscape”
Style of Jean Antoine Watteau (French, 1684-1721)
18” x 24”, oil on canvas, relined, unsigned
Original period frame
Ca. 1750
“By the Watering Hole”
By William Frederick Hulk RA
(British, 1852-1906)
24” x 18”. Oil on canvas, signed, period frame
This is a fine example of W. F. Hulk’s classical style which won him large audiences and admitted him to the most prestigious exhibitions such as The Royal Academy, Royal Society of British Artists (1876-98) International Society and Royal Institute of Oil Painters. Hulk lived at Shere, near Guildford, Surrey, and found his motifs in the beautiful landscapes of that region. This particular painting is executed around 1890 and depicts a luminous pastoral scene of great serenity exemplifying the artist’s mastering of light and detail. William Frederick Hulk is included in the leading sources of international art reference including ‘Victorian Painters’ and ‘British Artists’ by Antique Collector’s Club, London.
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“Configuration”
By Patrick Boudon (French, 1944-1988)
82" x 46"; oil on canvas; signed.
Patrick Boudon studied at the Beaux-Arts in Paris and had his first exhibition with the legendary Galerie Raymond Duncan (brother of Isadora Duncan) in Paris 1963. In 1966 he represented France at the 'Cite des Arts'. In 1968 he exhibited in New York for the first time (Gallery Michel Fortin) and from then on and to his much too early death in 1988 Boudon took on international Career, exhibiting in Grand Palais (Paris), Centre d'Arts Rive Gauche (Paris), Museum of Bahia (Brazil), Salon de Bastille (Paris) and a host of significant galleries. A book about his oeuvre (Dinarte Editions, Bruxelles, 1988) in which this painting is depicted on page 41, accompanies this important work which is reminiscent of de Kooning and the European ‘Cobra’ Movement.
“Full Glow”
Attributed to Frederick Judd Waugh (American, 1861-1940)
24” x 30”, oil on canvas, signed indistinctly lower left
Frederick J. Waugh studied with his father Samuel B. Waugh (1814-1885), at the Pennsylvania Academy of Art, with Thomas Eakins and at the Academie Julian I Paris. Awards include the National Academy (3), Buenos Aires Exposition (Gold), Boston Art Club, Carnegie Institute and several others. He is best known for his ocean views depicting breaking waves crashing against the rocks along New England’s coastline, a motif he mastered like no one else.
Museums: Metropolitan, NY, Art Institute of Chicago, IL, National Gallery, Wash. DC, Brooklyn Institute Museum, NY, Dallas Museum of Art, TX, Montclair Art Museum, Canada and a host of other major collections.
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"Tropical Seduction"
By Robert C. Gruppe (American, born 1944)
36" x 30", oil on canvas, signed
Being third generation of the legendary Gruppe Dynasty of artists Robert Gruppe rediscovers the Cape Ann School with assured brushstrokes and vibrant colors. He has exhibited for over 30 years in Gloucester's distinguished North Shore Art Association and the Rockport Art Association as well as a host of other major venues winning numerous awards and medals along the way. Selected literature accompanies this outstanding painting.
“Mediterranean Seascape”
By Bernard F. Gribble (British, 1873-1962)
20” x 28.5”, oil on canvas, signed
Bernard Gribble was a marine and portrait painter. He studied in Belgium, South Kensington and under Albert A. Toft. After 1912 he was named ‘Marine Painter to the Worshipful Company of Shipwrights’. Gribble exhibited at the Royal Society of Artists, Glasgow Institute of Fine Arts, Royal Academy (66 times), Royal Hibernian Academy and Royal Institute of Oil Painters. Gribble is prominently included in ‘The Dictionary of British Artists’ by Antique Collector’s Club and all other major sources of art reference. At auction works by Gribble have fetched prices in excess of $ 22,000.
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“Park View”
by Sergei Kosov (Russian, born 1954)
20” x 28”, oil on canvas, signed, dated 1988 verso
Here is a fine example of Russian Impressionism at its very best. It depicts the Engineering Palace in then Leningrad, now St. Petersburg, set in a sun filled park environment behind a lovely pond with swans. Sergei Kosov is a well exhibited Russian artist whose works are featured by a host of international galleries including ‘The Russian Art Gallery’ in Moscow. He is admired for his landscapes, winter scenes and St. Petersburg motifs.
“Afternoon by the River”
By Vilhelm Groth (Danish, 1842-1899)
27” x 36”, oil on canvas, signed and dated 1882
Charlottenborg Palace exhibition label verso
Vilhelm Groth studied at the Royal Academy of Fine Arts in Copenhagen and exhibited at the prestigious Charlottenborg Palace after 1866 as well as in Paris 1878 and at the Nordic Exhibition 1882. Works by his hand hang in major public and private collections such as The Royal Museum of Fine Art in Copenhagen, The Art Museum of Aalborg, the Danish Parliament etc. After working in Normandy and Fontainebleau Vilhelm Groth returned to his native Country where he introduced many of the new French trends always engaged in the national debate and renewing the Danish landscape tradition. Vilhelm Groth is listed in all major sources of art reference.
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“Anglers by a Stream”
By Thomas Creswick RA (British, 1811-1869)
16” x 22”. Oil on canvas, relined, signed. Period reticulated frame.
Thomas Creswick is considered at the forefront of British ‘Golden Age’ landscape painting with a large oeuvre characterized by a narrow range of scenery usually with streams and rivers of Wales and the north of England. He exhibited at all major venues including the Royal Academy and after his death a Memorial Exhibition was held there. At the London Internatinal Exhibition of 1873, 109 of his works were featured. At international auctions works by Thomas Creswick are fetching extraordinary prices. Housed in its period frame this fine painting is of museum quality.
“The Fish Market”
By Soren C. Bjulf (Danish, 1890-1948)
26” x 22.5”; oil on canvas; signed
Soren Bjulf studied figure painting in Paris and Dusseldorf. When he returned to his native country his eminent artistic skills propelled him into being one of his generation’s most popular artists exhibiting widely both nationally and internationally. He painted portraits, landscapes and architectural motifs, but his signature motif was the picturesque markets of Copenhagen as demonstrated in this wonderful depiction of the Fish Market. Similar works by this nominated artist have been increasingly in demand on the international art market resulting in auction records in excess of $ 13,800 (Christies, London, 1988). References: Danish Artists by H. Slyngbom, Davenport’s, ADEC, artnet.com etc.
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“Ivy Bridge, Devon”
By Sydney Herbert (British, 1854-1914)
18” x 24”, oil on canvas, signed
Sydney Herbert was born in Worcestershire and later moved to Cheltenham and worked in Cornwall and Devon. He exhibited his wonderful coastal and rural scenes widely including at the Royal Society of British Artists (RBA) and the Royal Institute of Painters in Watercolors (RI). Works by this important British landscape painter hang in Leeds City Art Museum and Worcestershire Museums. References: British Artists 1880-1940 (by Antique Collector’s Club), Victorian Painters (by Christopher Wood), Benezit, Davenport’s etc. At international auctions works by Herbert have fetched prices in excess of $ 16,000.
"Afternoon Sails, Gloucester" By Robert C. Gruppe (American, born 1944)
20" x 24", oil on canvas, signed
Being third generation of the legendary Gruppe Dynasty of artists Robert Gruppe rediscovers the Cape Ann School with assured brushstrokes and vibrant colors. He has exhibited for over 30 years in Gloucester's distinguished North Shore Art Association and the Rockport Art Association as well as a host of other major venues winning numerous awards and medals along the way. Selected literature accompanies this outstanding painting.
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