STAGE COSTUME DESIGN NUTCRACKER TOYSELLER BAL Stage / costume design for the Toyseller in the Nutcracker Ballet. ARtist signed by Jose Varona and personally dedicated to the late Beverly Sills.<P><P>
Comes from the estate of the late Beverly Sills, famous opera singer and society beneficiary.<P><P>
Measurements: 13 X 15 1/2 inches including the frame. 11 3/4 X 14 1/4 inches excluding the frame. <P><P>
Fabulous imagination depicting a wildly clad, red-haired toyseller in classic patched coat, checkered trousers, red-heeled shoes. He holds out a plate with coins in

one hand, another raises his top hat, from which a nasty looking pirate glares. On his back is a large basket full of toys of every description and at his side is a

barrow with swan handles and duck headed bars, gilded wheels, lion masks, dog heads and a group of Empire clad soldiers and their ladies walzing away. A fabulous

depiction both in concept and execution.<P><P>
The painting, done in watercolour/guache is pencil signed, named and dated, lower left: Jose Varona "The Toy Seller" - The Nutcracker - San Francisco Ballet

1986.<P><P> Lower right the artist dedicated this work to the late Beverly Sills: To Beverly, with love, for the music and the magic, in remembrance Jose Oct. 98.
Very poignant.<P><P>
The painting is framed in a simple gold frame, protected under glass and is in very good condition.
Manufacturer: STAGE COSTUME DESIGN NUTCRACKER TOYSELLER BALLET SIGNED  

FRENCH VICTORIAN PAINTING PORTRAIT WOMAN RED French Victorian oil on canvas painted portrait of a young woman in a red hat. France, 19th century.<br><br>
Rectangular frame measures 14 1/2inches X 16 3/4 inches. Painting itself is seen through an oval 8 3/4 X 11 inches, but is actually done on a rectangular canvas.<br><br>
The painting depicts a young woman wearing a white shawl over her shoulders, a black necklace around her neck and long gold earrings - typcically Victorian in style. She also wears a stunning red hat with a huge bow in the front and at the back is more of the white soft cloth that makes her shawl. Her hair is a deep, rich auburn (reddish - brown). She has full, red lips, a wonderful complexion and a fabulous expression of a strong and beautiful woman. The portrait is much more than just another pretty face, but shows a woman of character and class. The mottled green and brown background sets of the red of her hat, peachy cheeks and mouth very successfully. The artist is clearly highly accomplished and professional. His name was printed on a gold lable on the front of the painting, but has, unfortunately, largely disappeared, so we do not know who he/she was. Clearly, a highly proficient artist. <br><br>
The frame and gold surround are not in good condition. They are original to the painting and have various losses / cracks - see photos. The painting itself IS in good condition and is protected under glass. <br><br>
All 'photos were taken through the glass, so bear with the slight reflections and play of light.
Manufacturer: FRENCH VICTORIAN PAINTING PORTRAIT WOMAN RED  

ANTIQUE VINTAGE OIL PAINTING VENICE SEA SHIPS Antique / vintage oil painting depicting Venice and the sea with ships and boats in front of architecturally Classical buildings. The painting is signed by the artist, but there is some paint loss exactly over the signature (and nowhere else). <br><br>
Measures approx 10 1/4 X 6 1/4 inches.<br><br>
Very fine painting by superior artist. Done on metal. Wonderful detail - from the minute people who populate the town to those working on the boats and sailing ships. A variety of Mediterranean trees add colour to the town, almost bleached white and red in the sun. Fabulous treatment of the sky. Light blues of sky and sea make this a particularly attractive painting. <br><br>
Painting is signed, but we cannot read the signature. <br><br>
Besides the loss of paint over the signature, the painting is in very good condition with no damage / losses / restoration.
Manufacturer: ANTIQUE VINTAGE OIL PAINTING VENICE SEA SHIPS  

MARITIME PAINTING SHIPS @ SEA SIGNED JAMES WE Oil on copper naval / maritime painting of ships at sea by James Webb (British 1825 - 1895). <br><br> Measures 10 1/4 X 6 5/8 inches. <br><br>
Painting of a number of sailing ships, looking very fierce, if bedraggled, at day's end. Huge clouds in a darkening sky. One of the ships appears to be on fire. Men in a row boat,highlighted in red by the sun's dieing rays, row away from it. The top of the mast of a sunken ship appears in the foreground. Choppy seas. painted on copper, which is very slightly buckled.
Signed lower left James Webb. Probably can do with a good cleaning.
Manufacturer: MARITIME PAINTING SHIPS SEA SIGNED JAMES WEBB  

JUDAICA SIGNED LITHOGRAPH MYSTICAL KABBALA Signed and numbered mystical, Kabbalistic Judaica lithograph by well-known artist Batya Apollo, with real gold background. Very limited number made and even less available world-wide. <br><br>
The coloured portion measures approx 16 1/4 X 11 1/2 inches, including the writing in Hebrew around the picture. This does not include the signature, number or watermark, or the border.<br><br>
The picture consists of a very intricate floral design with flowers, fruit and foliage intertwining througout in bright colours on a real (24K) gold leaf ground. In the center is a double foliate circle enclosing a phrase in Hebrew, which in turn encloses a blue MIZRACH. Above this are a pair of lions (male and female) flanking a purple and gold crown with Bet and Hey (Be'ezrat Ha'Shem) around it. A wonderfully detailed pair of birds and a Hand of Fatima (Chamsa - against the evil eye) containing G-d's name are more of the wonderful details. Each corner has part of the date, whether the Hebrew or Gregorian and the whole is surrounded by Psalms.
The lithograph is hand signed and numbered by the artist. <br><br>Condition is mint.<br><br>
The lithograph is professionally framed and enclosed in a special museum quality paper that is acid free and will guarrantee to last forever instead of causing brown marks and discoloration on this beautiful work. <br><br>
This is guarranteed to be original and is a rare opportunity to buy such a limited & wonderful production.
Manufacturer: JUDAICA SIGNED LITHOGRAPH MYSTICAL KABBALA  

ORIGL WC PAINTING SPANIEL DOGS LISTED R PARIS Original painting in water color by well known and listed artist Rene Paris (born 1881, France and winner of many prestigeous French art prizes / awards).
The painting is in a frame, measuring 25 X 20 inches. Site measurements of painting is 18 X 13 inches.
The painting depicts a pair of russet / red coloured Cocker Spaniels. One seated, the other, showing off her beautiful lines, playfully trying to provoke him to play. You can almost feel the stubby tail wag and the excitement of the dog, while the other sits obediently. The artist, Rene paris was a famous animalier/animal sculptor and his sensitivity to the animals is clearly shown in this fabulous painting. Masterful brushwork and drawing. Investment quality art.
Signed lower right.
Very good condition.
Manufacturer: ORIGL WC PAINTING SPANIEL DOGS LISTED R PARIS  

ISRAELI OIL PAINTING NUDE RESTING Oil on canvas by well known Israeli artist Varodi Joseftal depicting a woman asleep / reading in an interior. Measures approximately 11 1/4 X 11 1/2inches (sight) and frame is 16 1/2inches X 16 1/2inches.
Nude sits in front of a window, in a room full of brightly coloured and richly patterned fabrics, plants and patterns, forming an almost abstract design. Freely painted despite the attention to detail - such as the necklace around her neck and flowers in her hair. A serene expression on her face. The figure painted in broad, easy strokes, complemented by the busyness of her surroundings hints at a rich inner world.
Signed Varodi in English and Yoseftal in Hebrew, lower right. Gilt wood frame.
Good condition.
Manufacturer: ISRAELI OIL PAINTING NUDE RESTING  

ORGL SIGNED PAINTING ROSA BONHEUR SEA & CLIFF Original signed watercolor painting by Rosa Bonheur (French 1822 - 1899).<br>
Measures 15 1/4inches X 11 1/8inches (Site). Frame measures 22 3/4inches X 17 1/2inches.<br>
Sea and Landscape watercolour: A rocky cliff is pounded by waves. In the center, a pool of water overflows in a waterfall back to the sea. Sandy beach on the right with the water gradually lapping up onto the shore on the left foreground. On top of the cliff, a hiker with a long stick and wearing a hat and knapsack strides away from the viewer. On his right, he is carefully watched by a goat, partially hidden by the grass and scrub. Gentle clouds in the sky.
<br> Detail and brushwork of the painting are fantastic. The sea seems to be alive and like the real thing, is depicted in every shade of blue, green and yellow and seems to emanate light. By contrast, the rocks feel very solid. Also wonderfully painted, with pencil highlights. The sky ranges from pinks to blues and purples - quite beautifully done. Masterful combination of delicacy and sureness of technique. <br>
Painting is clearly signed lower right.
On the back of the painting is an old red wax seal with embossed: VENTE ROSA BONHEUR 1900<br>
Condition is very good. No damage/restorations of any sort. <br>
Manufacturer: ORGL SIGNED PAINTING ROSA BONHEUR SEA & CLIFF  

R NEVO LISTED ISRAELI W/C JUDAICA LANDSCAPE Water colour / aquarel from a series of Biblical landscape paintings most of which were compiled into a book of days. By well listed Israeli artist Ruth Nevo.
Measures 6 3/4 inches X 4 3/4inches.
Delicate watercolour brushstrokes depict old Arab houses on a hillside in a typical Israeli landscape. Very fine detail and great controle of the medium.
Signed lower right in English. Not framed. Very good condition.
Manufacturer: R NEVO LISTED ISRAELI W/C JUDAICA LANDSCAPE  

R NEVO LISTED ISRAELI W/C JUDAICA LANDSCAPE Water colour / aquarel from a series of Biblical landscape paintings most of which were compiled into a book of days. By well listed Israeli artist Ruth Nevo.
Measures 6 3/4 inches X 4 3/4inches.
Broad brushstrokes in pastel pinks and blues form the background of hills and sky with villages and forest details superimposed over them and executed with fine and delicate precision. Total controle of the medium resulting in a gentle portrayal of the Israeli landscape.
Signed lower left in English. Not framed. Very good condition.
Manufacturer: R NEVO LISTED ISRAELI W/C JUDAICA LANDSCAPE  

ODED FEINGERSH ISRAELI ART PAINTING JERUSALEM Judaica: Original oil painting by well listed Israeli artist, Oded Feingersh, of the hills leading up to the City of David / Old City, Jerusalem. Oil on canvas.
Measures approx 19 X 19 1/4 inches (sight) and frame is 25 X 25 1/4 inches.
Oded Feingersh was well known as the 'King of Israeli Pop Art' and the bright colours and bold use of broad areas of contrasting bright colours is evident in this work, which depicts one of the most classic of all Judaica subjects. Despite the almost abstract quality of much of the work, it comes together very clearly as the hills below the Old City and the depiction of the walls and towers is very delicately and finely painted.
Signed lower right in Hebrew.
This beautiful work is framed in a gold wood frame. Both painting and frame are in good condition.
Manufacturer: ODED FEINGERSH ISRAELI ART PAINTING JERUSALEM  

WATER COLOR PAINTING WINE WINERY / BREWERY O Vintage original watercolour painting of a wine factory / distributor / winery the FAIRVIEW WINE CORP.
Comes in original wooden frame that measures 17 1/4 X 9 1/2inches. The painting measures (sight) 12 X 4 inches.
This was an actual building of an actual winery in Maine.
A long red building with red and white shades and a large model of a bottle of wine or beer on the roof. There are a number of signs that all read: FAIRVIEW WINE CORP or Home of Fairview Wines.
Since the back is covered, any further information cannot be seen (unless the paper is torn away).
The frame has a number of scratches, but the painting, under glass, is in excelent condition.
 

ART DECO AESTHETIC TILE SIGNED FRITZ HUDLER Hand painted tile made and signed by Art Deco Aesthetic Movement artist Fritz Hudler c1930.
Measures 6inches square.
Tile depicts a beautiful youth with curly golden hair, dressed in a brown roll-necked top - perhaps hinting at a monk or saint. Both hands raised. On one finger perches a little bird - quite unafraid. The mysterious downward look of the man may hint at mysticism and religion. Sensuous lips and long, tapering fingers, sinuous neck and gentle curving branch with delicate leaves. Glaze back and front of tile.
Signed lower left FH.
Condition is very good.
It has been suggested that the portrait represents St Francis of Assisi, who is the patron saint of animals and birds. I agree and thanks the emailer.
Manufacturer: ART DECO AESTHETIC TILE SIGNED FRITZ HUDLER  

SIGNED JUDAICA GILBOA PAINTING ARAB Signed Middle East water color painting by listed Israeli artist, Danny Gilboa. Dated 1955.
Measures 8 1/4 X 13 inches.
Painting depicts a seated woman in slipper-type shoes, long skirt, aprons and scarves wound around her head. She may be a Jewess from one of the North African / Middle Eastern countries, and she may be a Bedouin or Arab woman. Subtle use of paint - note paterns on her skirt and play of colours on her scarf and chest; shadows and free use of pencil underneath the paint.
Signed lower right in Hebrew D. Gilboa 1955.
Condition is good. There is a narrow waterstain on the edge of the painting that does not interfere/detract from it.
Very nice frame.
Manufacturer: David Gilboa Judaica Israeli painting Arab woman  

OIL PAINTING YELLOW FLOWER CLASSIC STILL LIFE Classic still life oil painting. Artist signed Breglen. Possibly Dutch.
Wonderful quiet painting of a vase of bright yellow flowers on a beautifully executed blue cloth.
Lends a wonderful atmosphere to any room. Signed lower left Breglen '60. Original old frame.
Measures 19 3/4 X 17 1/2inches sight; including frame: 27 X 24 1/2inches.
Very good condition.