VICTOR VALERY (1889-1910) - Rouen Cathedral - Fine Art Engraving - Circa 1910

Rare antique fine art - sepia tone engraving on heavy cream paper - of Rouen Cathedral in northwestern France - by listed French artist VICTOR VALERY (1889-1910) - signed by the artist in pencil in the lower right corner below the plate - titled in French Cathedral de Rouen, in pencil in the lower left corner of the paper - circa 1910. Stamped - MADE IN FRANCE - on the back of the print. The over-all condition of this pre-owned antique item is fair - with a water stain to the lower left corner of the paper (as photographed) - foxing to the back of the paper from a previous acidic card board mounting back board (both the foxing and the water stain could be resolved by a good conservator) - strong and crisp impression - no loss - otherwise in fine form - ready to frame. Plate size - 5 3/8"W x 7 3/8"H. Paper size - 9 5/8"W x 12 3/4"H.

VICTOR VALERY - Promising French artist Victor Valery (1889-1910) lived a short life, making his signed etchings rare and hard to find.

Price - US $350.00

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Antique 19th Century English Stipple Engraving - Street Performers - Circa 1880

Antique - hand colored - whimsical 19th century English stipple engraving of street performers with a monkey doing a high wire act with another in wait while a diverse crowd is genuinely amused - circa 1880. The engraving is in an antique - custom made - solid oak frame - old English paper label on the original dust cover at the back. Matted with what appears to be an acidic matte board - conserved under glass. The over-all condition of the print appears to be excellent - the paper is cut down in size to accomodate the framing - the matte needs to be replaced (acidic matte board) - the frame varnish is dry in areas - the paper label is mounted on the back upside down - otherwise in fine antique form. Size of viewable engraving - 8 3/4"W x 5 1/2"H. Frame size - 12 3/4"W x 9 1/2"H x 3/4"D.

Price - US $72.00 SOLD

French Fine Art Print on Paper - Paris-Place de l'Opera - Signed - Circa 1930's

Early 20th century fine art print with colored highlights - titled Paris-Place de l'Opera - signed in the print SEGUIE in the lower left corner - circa 1930's. The title - in pencil, and in the lower left corner - appears to be in the artist's hand. Printed on Arches paper - water mark visible in the lower left corner. The over-all condition of this pre-owned vintage item is excellent - with rough edges to the paper - notations to the margins on the front and back - remnants of adhesive tape on the back of the print - ready to frame. Image size - 11 1/4"W x 8 3/4"H. Paper size - 15"W x 11 1/4"H.

Price - US $40.00 SOLD 

NANCY COX - California Seascape Oil Painting on Canvas - Late 20th Century

American contemporary California seascape oil painting on canvas by NANCY COX (b.1955) - from the late part of the 20th century. Signed by the artist - N. COX - in the lower left corner. Framed in a solid wood frame with velvet liner - the frame is marked Made in Mexico on the back. Artist's business card attached to the back of the frame and the stretcher. The over-all condition of this pre-owned item is excellent - the canvas is clean and bright and has no damage or loss - the frame has a few minor surface scratches. Size of canvas - 12"W x 9"H. Frame size - 17 1/2"W x 15 3/4"H x 2"D.

Price - US $65.00 SOLD

Vintage Hand Carved & Painted Wood Totem Pole - Canada First Nations - 20th Century

Vintage hand-carved and painted softwood totem pole - Canada First Nations - from the middle of the 20th century. The upright column is carved from one solid piece of wood - probably pine. The base and wings are separate pieces - simply attached with one nail each. The entire totem pole is painted a gloss chocolate brown - with highlights and details in lemon yellow, white, red and black. There are further chip carved details into the face of the column - done after the painting. The over-all condition of this pre-owned vintage item is excellent - the wings and the base are loose but still firmly attached - some crazing of the paint finish that comes with age - minor surface scratches and loss of paint that comes with age - unfinished top (as photographed) - no loss to the wood itself. Size - 14 1/2"H x 7"W x 2"D (at base).

Price - US $25.00 SOLD 

Vintage Sterling Silver & Abalone Shell 'Heart' Ring - Size 4.5 - Marked '925'

Vintage - sterling silver and abalone shell - pinky finger ring - size 4 1/2. Possibly Mexican in origin. Marked on the inside of the band '925' for sterling silver. The over-all condition of this vintage - pre-owned - item is excellent - there appears to be an old repair or sizing of the ring at the back of the band - surface scratches and tarnishing of the metal that come with age and use.

Price - US $35.00 SOLD

Decorative Mid 20th Century Italian Giltwood Wall Bracket - Circa 1950

Vintage - mid 20th century - giltwood wall bracket or shelf - made in Italy - circa 1950. This shelf is carved from a piece of softwood and retains its' original gilded finish over a layer of carved and painted gesso. Retains the original factory paper label - Made in Italy - Dorato a Mano (gilded by hand). The over-all condition of this pre-owned vintage item is excellent - with a few areas of minor tarnishing of the gilding that come with age (patina) - discoloring/grime to the gilded finish on the top of the shelf with bright surrounding areas. Size - 7"W x 7"H x 3 1/2"D.

Price - US $120.00 SOLD

Five Antique Hand Carved Pine & Gilt Tassels - Architectural Elements - C. 1850

 
Set of five 19th century - decorative - hand carved pine wood and gilt finished tassels that were part of architectural elements - possibly from a French Canadian church decoration - circa 1850. The gilt finish has been applied over a thin layer of gesso - on top of the gilding sits a clear coat of old varnish. Three of the tassels are carved around the entire circumference - two have back sides that are rounded but do not have the same carved details as the others (see detail photo). All five of the tassels have a drilled receptacle or dowel hole in the top that once accepted either cording or other carved elements (see detail photo). By adding a knotted cord to cover the marriage of the two materials - they would make wonderful drapery or key tassels. The over-all condition of these five antique items is excellent - with some loss of the gesso and gilding in areas (consistent with age and use - see photos) - one may have cracked and retains an old repair (barely noticeable - still structurally sound) - areas to the top of the tassels are without gilding - otherwise in fine antique form. Size of each piece - 1 1/4" Diameter x 2 1/4" Long.

Price - US $65.00 SOLD

Mid Century Triangular Studio Pottery Bowl - Hand-Painted Chevron Decoration

 

Vintage mid century - triangular - studio pottery terra cotta bowl with interior incised decorated rim and exterior hand-painted chevron decoration - unmarked with a maker's name. Finished with a milky white glaze over the interior of the bowl - the same glaze is used for the hand-painted chevrons and also covers the base . The exposed terra cotta clay on the exterior of the bowl has a thin clear glaze. The over-all condition of this vintage - pre-owned - item is excellent - no chips - no cracks - minor glaze imperfections and misplaced glaze in a couple of areas consistent with studio pottery and hand made items (one area photographed - see detail photo) - minor surface grime to the thinly glazed terra cotta exterior that comes with age and use. Size - 5 3/4" Diameter x 2 3/4" High.

 

Price - US $295.00

 

Vintage - Hagenauer Style - Sculptural Silvered Candleholder - Circa 1950's

Vintage - Hagenauer style - sculptural silvered metal candleholder taking the form of a reclining nude - circa 1950's. This candleholder is not marked with a maker's name. The over-all condition of this vintage - pre-owned - item is excellent - with some tarnishing and surface scratches to the metal that come with age and use - minor pitting - otherwise in fine form. Size - 10 1/2"W x 2 1/2"D x 7 1/2"H.

 

Price - US $24.99 SOLD

MICHELE BROSSEAU - Vintage Lithographic Artwork Reproduction - Signed & Titled

Vintage lithographic reproduction of an original artwork by Canadian artist MICHELE BROSSEAU - titled "Allo!" - circa 1998. Signed and titled by the artist at the bottom of the print. There is a Rosenberg Gallery - Montreal - biography for the artist taped to the back of the print - see translation below. The over-all condition of the print is excellent - strong bright color - adhesive tape along all four sides to the back of the print - no rips or tears in the paper. The matte is in need of replacement. Size of paper - 6 3/4"W x 8 1/8"H.

MICHELE BROSSEAU
Michele has been exhibiting since the age of ten. His first love - engraving, etching and mixed media on fabric - were enriched with acrylic, gouache and pastel after studies in arts at the College St-Jean-sur-Richelieu and at the University of Quebec in Montreal.
With over a dozen exhibitions in Canada and abroad, many of his works are found among private collections in the United States, France, England and Hawaii. Some works have already been reproduced thousands of times for book covers.
His most recent showing of works, grouped under the theme - New intimate works - testify to a great spontaneity. Beyond his voluntary brushstrokes and freedom of his color palette, it is with a disconcerting simplicity that there is a discovery of the well-being, love, beauty, sensuality and intimacy of lovers.
December 1998

Price US $23.45 SOLD