A captivating hand-blown art glass sculpture featuring an elegant swirling spiral form in deep ruby red with clear glass accents. This striking piece is mounted on a curved clear glass base, enhancing its fluid, modern aesthetic. The spiral shape creates a mesmerizing sense of movement and light reflection, making it a bold statement piece for any contemporary art collection. Signed and limited edition number on the base.Issued: 20th centuryDimensions: 19.5"HCountry of Origin: ItalyCondition: Age related wear.
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Vibrant acrylic painting on canvas by Marius Sznajderman titled Machu Picchu Wall, dated 1983. The composition presents a stylized interpretation of the ancient Incan site, rendered with bold outlines and a rich palette of greens, earth tones, and blues that evoke the lush Andean landscape. The artist's expressive brushstrokes and dynamic perspective give the scene a modern, almost abstract quality while maintaining recognizable elements of the historic ruins. Signed and dated in the lower right corner, with the title, date, and signature also inscribed on the verso. Marius Sznajderman was a French-born American painter, printmaker, and scenic designer. Born in Paris in 1926 to Polish-Jewish parents, he fled Nazi-occupied France in 1942, eventually settling in Caracas, Venezuela. There, he studied at the School of Fine Arts and co-founded the Taller Libre de Arte, an influential experimental art workshop. In 1949, he immigrated to the United States, earning both Bachelor and Master of Fine Arts degrees from Columbia University. Over his extensive career, Sznajderman explored themes ranging from Latin American culture to Jewish heritage, with his works held in numerous public collections, including the Smithsonian Institution and the Museum of Modern Art in New York. Artist: Marius Sznajderman (French-American 1926-2018)Issued: 1983Dimensions: 31"L x 41"HCountry of Origin: France/United StatesCondition: Age related wear.
A striking hand-blown glass sculpture signed by Formia Murano, numbered 126/500. This elegant abstract piece features an elongated teardrop form with a central opening, infused with bold swirling hues of red, blue, green, and purple. The vibrant colors interact beautifully with light, creating a mesmerizing display, all set atop a solid clear glass pedestal base. This art glass piece incorporates various materials, including handmade orbs and glass powders, to create intricate, light-responsive designs. This limited edition sculpture is a testament to modern glass artistry and innovation.Issued: 20th centuryDimensions: 20"HCountry of Origin: ItalyCondition: Age related wear.
Vibrant acrylic on canvas landscape painting by Marius Sznajderman, titled Valley of the Incas, depicting the breathtaking scenery near Cuzco, Peru. Signed and dated 1983 in the lower left, with the title inscribed on the reverse. Sznajderman's distinctive style blends expressive brushwork with bold contour lines and a dynamic palette, evoking the movement and depth of the Andean terrain. His work reflects an appreciation for historical and cultural landscapes, influenced by his background in architecture and mural design. A striking example of his artistic vision, this piece encapsulates his unique fusion of modernist abstraction and figurative representation. Marius Sznajderman was a French-born American painter, printmaker, and scenic designer. Born in Paris in 1926 to Polish-Jewish parents, he fled Nazi-occupied France in 1942, eventually settling in Caracas, Venezuela. There, he studied at the School of Fine Arts and co-founded the Taller Libre de Arte, an influential experimental art workshop. In 1949, he immigrated to the United States, earning both Bachelor and Master of Fine Arts degrees from Columbia University. Over his extensive career, Sznajderman explored themes ranging from Latin American culture to Jewish heritage, with his works held in numerous public collections, including the Smithsonian Institution and the Museum of Modern Art in New York. Artist: Marius Sznajderman (French-American, 1926-2018)Issued: 1983Dimensions: 41"L x 31"HCountry of Origin: France/United StatesCondition: Age related wear.
Expressively capturing the mystique of the famed Incan ruins, this 1983 acrylic painting by Marius Sznajderman, titled Machu Picchu Courtyard, showcases his signature blend of bold color and dynamic brushwork. The composition features a stylized interpretation of Machu Picchu's verdant landscape and ancient stone structures, rendered in an abstracted yet recognizable form. Sznajderman's use of undulating greens, deep blues, and earthy tones imbues the work with an almost dreamlike quality, emphasizing the spiritual and historical significance of the site. Signed and dated lower right, with an inscription on the verso. Marius Sznajderman was a French-born American painter, printmaker, and scenic designer. Born in Paris in 1926 to Polish-Jewish parents, he fled Nazi-occupied France in 1942, eventually settling in Caracas, Venezuela. There, he studied at the School of Fine Arts and co-founded the Taller Libre de Arte, an influential experimental art workshop. In 1949, he immigrated to the United States, earning both Bachelor and Master of Fine Arts degrees from Columbia University. Over his extensive career, Sznajderman explored themes ranging from Latin American culture to Jewish heritage, with his works held in numerous public collections, including the Smithsonian Institution and the Museum of Modern Art in New York. Artist: Marius Sznajderman (French-American, 1926-2018)Issued: 1983Dimensions: 41"L x 31"HCountry of Origin: France/United StatesCondition: Age related wear.
A striking art glass vase featuring a vibrant blue body accented with horizontal orange bands and a bold orange rim. This piece showcases exceptional craftsmanship and artistic design, with a rich color palette and fluid form. The vase is artist-signed on the base, adding to its uniqueness and collectible appeal. A stunning decorative item for any modern or contemporary interior. Artist signed.Issued: 2016Dimensions: 12"HCondition: Age related wear.
This stunning Roseville Pottery Futura vase features a bold Art Deco design with a striking matte finish and angular, geometric shape. The Futura pattern, known for its sleek lines and modern aesthetic, is highlighted by a rich, earthy glaze in shades of orange, brown, and green. The vase's form and vibrant color palette make it a standout example of the Roseville Pottery Art Deco era, sought after by collectors for its dynamic design and distinctive style.Issued: c. 1930Dimensions: 10"HCountry of Origin: United StatesCondition: Age related wear.
Six examples of vintage ladies accessories, comprising four cross-body bags and two matching pairs of shoes; a panelled art-deco style example in burgundy patent Italian leather with suede and gold-brass details, two navy-black Enny Original super soft leather peices, along with a modern Tula tote in light red weave, with leather tassel handles, BNWT. Two pairs of BALLY low heeled court shoes, both featuring a mix of leather and suede, in burgundhy and black respectively, sizes 5.5.
NEO RAUCH(geb. 1960 in Leipzig, tätig ebenda)Steuermänner, 1990Farblithographie, 46 x 32 cm (Passepartout-Ausschnitt),e.a. Exemplar, hinter Glas im Passepartout gerahmt, rechts unten signiert und datiert (19)90, links unten bezeichnet „e.a.“.Neo Rauch wurde am 18. April 1960 in Leipzig geboren und zählt zu den bedeutendsten zeitgenössischen Malern Deutschlands. Er studierte von 1981 bis 1986 an der Hochschule für Grafik und Buchkunst Leipzig (HGB) und war Schüler von Arno Rink und Bernhard Heisig, zwei zentralen Figuren der sogenannten Leipziger Schule. Nach seinem Studium arbeitete Rauch zunächst als Assistent an der HGB, bevor er sich vollständig seiner künstlerischen Laufbahn widmete.Rauch ist bekannt für seine surrealen Bildwelten, die Elemente des Realismus mit fantastischen und traumartigen Szenen verbinden. Seine Werke zeichnen sich durch eine komplexe Bildsprache aus, die oft historische, politische und persönliche Themen miteinander verwebt. Dabei nutzt er eine charakteristische Farbpalette und eine einzigartige Kompositionstechnik, die den Betrachter in eine rätselhafte und zugleich faszinierende Atmosphäre eintauchen lässt.Internationale Anerkennung erlangte Rauch in den 1990er Jahren, insbesondere durch seine Beteiligung an Ausstellungen wie der Biennale in Venedig und der documenta in Kassel. Seine Werke sind in renommierten Museen und Sammlungen weltweit vertreten, darunter das Museum of Modern Art in New York und die Pinakothek der Moderne in München.Neo Rauch lebt und arbeitet in Leipzig, wo er auch als Mentor für junge Künstler tätig ist. Seine Arbeiten haben die zeitgenössische Kunstszene nachhaltig geprägt und machen ihn zu einer der zentralen Figuren der sogenannten „Neuen Leipziger Schule“.Das Werk „Steuermänner“ zeigt eine dynamische Komposition, die durch den expressiven Einsatz von Schwarz und Gelb dominiert wird. Die Darstellung wirkt abstrakt und zugleich suggestiv, wobei die Formen an mechanische Elemente wie Räder, Anker und Werkzeuge erinnern. Die kraftvollen Pinselstriche und die kontrastreiche Farbgebung erzeugen eine explosive Energie, die den Blick des Betrachters fesselt. Rauch gelingt es, in dieser Farblithographie eine Atmosphäre von Bewegung und Spannung zu schaffen, die sowohl technische als auch symbolische Assoziationen weckt. Die Arbeit ist ein frühes Beispiel für den unverkennbaren Stil des Künstlers, der bereits hier seine Vorliebe für narrative Vieldeutigkeit und eine intensive Bildsprache zeigt.Schlagwörter: 20. Jahrhundert, Arno Rink, Figurative Kunst, HGB, Leipzig, Leipziger Schule, Neue Leipziger Schule, Werner Tübke
WERNER BÜTTNER(geb. 1954 in Jena, tätig in Hamburg)Bei mir löst …, 1982Tusche und Aquarell auf Papier, 30 x 21 cm, hinter Glas gerahmt, rechts unten in Tusche signiert, rückseitig datiert.Werner Büttner, geboren am 15. März 1954 in Jena, ist ein bedeutender deutscher Maler und Vertreter der sogenannten „Neuen Wilden“. Nach seiner Geburt in der DDR siedelte er 1960 mit seiner Familie in die Bundesrepublik Deutschland über. Seine Jugend verbrachte er in München und Berlin. Ab 1974 studierte er Rechtswissenschaften an der Freien Universität Berlin, entschied sich jedoch später, sich der Kunst zu widmen.In den späten 1970er-Jahren zog Büttner nach Hamburg, wo er zusammen mit Künstlern wie Martin Kippenberger und Albert Oehlen die deutsche Kunstszene der 1980er-Jahre maßgeblich prägte. Seine Werke zeichnen sich durch eine kritische Auseinandersetzung mit gesellschaftlichen Themen aus und sind oft von Ironie und Sarkasmus durchzogen. Büttner wurde bekannt für seine provokanten und sozialkritischen Arbeiten, die sich gegen die Konventionen des Kunstbetriebs richteten.Seit 1989 ist Werner Büttner Professor für Malerei an der Hochschule für bildende Künste in Hamburg. Neben seiner Lehrtätigkeit ist er weiterhin als Künstler aktiv und hat zahlreiche Ausstellungen im In- und Ausland realisiert. Im Jahr 2011 wurde ihm der Hans-Platschek-Preis für Kunst und Schrift verliehen, was seine Bedeutung als Künstler und Denker unterstreicht.Werner Büttner lebt und arbeitet in Hamburg und Geesthacht. Seine Werke sind in renommierten öffentlichen und privaten Sammlungen vertreten, darunter auch in der Hamburger Kunsthalle und im Museum of Modern Art (MoMA) in New York.Werner Büttners Werk „Bei mir löst der Alkohol die Probleme wirklich, kann doch sein.“ aus dem Jahr 1982 ist ein pointiertes Beispiel für den subversiven Humor und die gesellschaftskritische Haltung des Künstlers. Die Tusche- und Aquarellzeichnung zeigt eine karikaturhafte Figur, die in ihrer Haltung und Darstellung eine Mischung aus Unsicherheit und Resignation vermittelt. Der handschriftliche, ironische Text ergänzt die Szene und verstärkt die satirische Auseinandersetzung mit gesellschaftlichen und individuellen Abgründen. Die Arbeit ist Teil der Serie „Desastres de la Democracia“, was auf eine kritische Reflexion über politische und soziale Zustände hinweist. Die reduzierte Farbgebung und die expressive Linienführung unterstreichen die emotionale Intensität und den bissigen Kommentar des Werkes.Schlagwörter: Hamburg, Ironie, Moderne Kunst, Neue Wilde, Zeitgenössische Kunst
Set of 2 original vintage posters related to France. 1. Exposition Internationale Arts et Techniques / International Exposition of Art and Technology in Modern Life which took place from 25 May to 25 November 1937 in Paris, France. The poster titled French Colonies features a view of buildings on the River Seine with the Eiffel Tower in the background. Horizontal. Very good condition, creasing, staple holes. Country of issue: France, designer: Unknown, size (cm): 21x29, year of printing: 1937; 2. French Foreign Legion featuring an image of legion soldiers holding flags in front of the monument to the Legionnaires at Aubagne. The gold portions of the globe mark countries where the legion has previously been deployed. It is inscribed La Legion A Ses Morts / From The Legion to its dead 1831-1931 1931-1981. Horizontal. Good condition, creasing, small tears. Country of issue: France, designer: Unknown, size (cm): 30x57, year of printing: 1980s.
Original vintage midcentury modern advertising poster for Salem Filter designed by Herbert Leupin, with cigarettes and matches forming the word filter, and a playing dice at the top on the image, set over dark blue background. Herbert Leupin (20 December 1916, in Beinwil am See – 21 September 1999, in Basel) was a Swiss graphic designer known primarily for his poster art. From 1931 until 1934, Leupin attended the Kunstgewerbeschule in Basel. From 1951 until 1964, he worked as an advertising consultant for the German cigarette manufacturer Reemtsma. During this time he also created the Milka cow image. Leupin made his name in the 1940s through his use of the magic realism style of images for advertising consumer goods. Good condition, folds, creasing, large tears, minor loss and staining. Country of issue: Germany, designer: Herbert Leupin, size (cm): 167x60, year of printing: 1950s.
Original vintage advertising poster for Mark Rothko Exhibition held in Walker Art Center. Mark Rothko September 25, 1903 - February 25, 1970) was a Latvian American abstract painter. He is best known for his color field paintings that depicted irregular and painterly rectangular regions of color, which he produced from 1949 to 1970. Although Rothko did not personally subscribe to any one school, he is associated with the American abstract expressionism movement of modern art. Good condition, few creases on the image. Country: USA. Year: 1979. Designer: Mark Rothko. Size: 83.5 x 56cm.
Set of 8 vintage reproduction travel related posters. 1. Sydney Bridge Celebrations March 19th 1932 Be There! featuring a great design by Douglas Annand (1903-1976) and Arthur J. Whitmore (1910-1965), depicting a swimmer holding an Australian flag, a couple sitting beside him and fire and explosions at Sydney Bridge. The text at the bottom of the poster reads - From the original in the archives office of New South Wales. Horizontal. Good condition, fold, creasing, minor staining. Country of issue: Australia, designer: D S Annand, A Whitmore, size (cm): 45x59, year of printing: 1970s; 2. Pallanza Lago Maggiore Regate which took place 4-12 September 1897, featuring a great illustration titled Regate a Pallanza by an Italian artist Aleardo Villa (1865-1906) depicting a nude lady sitting on a sailing boat holding the ore with fireworks behind her in the dark skies. Text on the reverse reads in Italian - National Gallery of Modern and Contemporary Art Mythology and Iconography of the Twentieth Century in the Italian poster from 1895 to 1914, 14 November to 30 December 1979. Good condition, creasing, tears, information printed on reverse. Country of issue: Italy, designer: Aleardo Villa, size (cm): 70x50, year of printing: 1979; 3. Red Star Line poster advertising regular direct lines between Antwerpen and New York, Philadelphia and Boston, on a twin-screw steamer of 13,000 tons, featuring an image of a captain looking at a ship in the distance. The text on the reverse reads - Red Star Line Museum, Affiche, circa 1920 Letterenhuis, Antwerpen. Founded in 1871 the Red Star Line provided transatlantic shipping and transportation services until the company was taken over by Holland America Line in 1935 after being declared bankrupt. Very good condition, creasing, information printed on reverse. Country of issue: Belgium, designer: Unknown, size (cm): 70x50, year of printing: Unknown; 4. Palace Hotel St Moritz in Switzerland featuring design by Emil Cardinaux (1877-1936) depicting a group of people sitting in a snowy setting, with a lady in a green hat and yellow coat looking back at the viewer. Good condition, creasing, tears, minor staining. Country of issue: Unknown, designer: Unknown, size (cm): 89x64, year of printing: Unknown; 5. Palace Hotel St Moritz in Switzerland featuring design by Emil Cardinaux (1877-1936) depicting a group of people sitting in a snowy setting, with a lady in a green hat and yellow coat looking back at the viewer. Good condition, creasing, tears, minor staining. Country of issue: Unknown, designer: Unknown, size (cm): 89x64, year of printing: Unknown; 6. Repos Ste. Elisabeth La Panne by Belgian artist Francis Delamare, depicting a lady on the beach reading a book, with another lady looking over her shoulder under a red and white striped umbrella, and a child with a lady in the distance holding a racket and a pail, with the sea behind them, the text below reads in French - Rest cure for young girls under the high patronage of HM the Queen of the Belgians. Good condition, creasing, staining. Country of issue: Unknown, designer: Francis Delamare, size (cm): 86x62, year of printing: Unknown; 7. New York World's Fair Atlantic Holiday Excursion Fares on Cunard White Star The Empire State, featuring a great Art Deco illustration of a cruise liner approaching New York depicting the Trylon and Perisphere modernist structures in front of the curve of a globe with the skyscrapers on the New York skyline in the distance and rays emitting in the background. The British shipping company Cunard White Star Line was founded in 1934 by Cunard (founded 1840) and White Star Line (1845-1934) providing passenger and shipping transportation services on the transatlantic route until 1949 when Cunard bought out White Star. Good condition, paper skimming on top left corner. Country of issue: Unknown, designer: Unknown, size (cm): 43x28, year of printing: Unknown; 8. Monte Carlo Tir Aux Pigeons / Pigeon Shooting poster by Jules Alexandre Grun, depicting a gentleman in white clothing aiming a rifle, and a dog running along the red flags with a pigeon in its mouth. Fair condition, creasing, staining, laminated. Country of issue: Unknown, designer: Jules Alexandre Grun, size (cm): 80x56.5, year of printing: Unknown.
Set of 8 propaganda and Second World War reproduction posters. 1.Careless Talk Costs Lives wartime propaganda series issued by the Ministry of Information - You never know who's listening! - featuring a great design depicting two ladies chatting on public transport with Adolf Hitler and Hermann Goering in uniform sitting in the bus behind them and the stylised warning text in black lettering below. The text at the bottom reads: Reproduced from an original poster, held by the Imperial War Museum, by Johnson, Riddle & Co Ltd. The caption on the reverse reads: One of the best known British artists of the war was Cyril Kenneth Bird, whose pseudonym Fougasse appeared on an immense variety of propaganda posters, advertisements, pamphlets and books. His distinctive, simple style and humorous approach were in demand by most wartime Ministries and voluntary groups. Art Editor of Punch and 51 when war was declared (he had served in World War I and was wounded at Gallipoli) Bird gave all his work free. 'Careless Talk Costs Lives' is reproduced by courtesy of the Imperial War Museum, in association with whom The World At War is being made. The World at War is a 26-episode British documentary television series that chronicles the events of the Second World War. Fair condition, folds, creasing, tears, staining, pinholes, discolouration, information printed on reverse. Country of issue: UK, designer: Fougasse (Cyril Kenneth Bird; 1887-1965), size (cm): 75x49, year of printing: 1973; 2. Okno TASS No.993 featuring an illustration by Kukryniksy depicting Adolf Hitler aiming a gun at a stylised number 3 doubling as plyers squishing his head set over a black background. Kukryniksy was the collective name formed from the combined names of three caricaturists - Mikhail Kupriyanov (1903-1991), Porfiri Krylov (1902-1990) and Nikolai Sokolov (1903-2000). The text on the reverse lists the artists' names, the title of the poster and the publishing house Aurora, Leningrad. Horizontal. Fair condition, creasing, staining, folds, tape on corners, pencil on image, information printed on reverse. Country of issue: Russia, designer: Kukryniksy, size (cm): 58x84, year of printing: 1980; 3. Bruder, meldet euch zur Reichswehr / Brother, join the Reichswehr - featuring an image of a man cast in shadow, wearing a helmet, with his right arm extended and his left hand holding a plough handle, with a cornfield with flowers in the background. Reichswehr was the official name of the German armed forces during the Weimar Republic and the first two years of Nazi Germany. Fair condition, creasing, tears, staining, folds, paper loss on bottom left corner. Country of issue: Unknown, designer: Unknown, size (cm): 84x58, year of printing: Unknown; 4. Cover Your Hair for Safety. Your Russian Sisted Does! - featuring an image of a lady in a headdress with the hammer and sickle above on a red background. Issued by the Ministry of Labour and National Service and produced by the Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents, Terminal House, London. Printed by Loxley Bros Ltd. Fair condition, folds, creasing, tears, staining. Country of issue: UK, designer: F. Kenwood Giles, size (cm): 76x51, year of printing: Unknown; 5. The Popular Front of Madrid to the Popular Front of the World / Homenaje a las brigadas internacionales - El Frente popular de Madrid al Frente Popular del Mundo, featuring a dramatic image of a soldier with a Popular Front flag sitting on the globe. The Popular Front (Frente Popular) was a left-wing electoral alliance formed in January 1936 to contest that year's general election in the Second Spanish Republic. Led by Manuel Azana, it was known as the Front of the Lefts in Catalonia and the modern Valencian Community. Good condition, creasing, tears, staining. Country of issue: Unknown, designer: Bardasano, size (cm): 87x61, year of printing: Unknown; 6. Mao Zedong's formal proclamation of the establishment of the People's Republic of China, the caption below in Chinese reads - On October 1, 1949, Chairman Mao solemnly declared the founding of the PRC from the Tiananmen Gate Tower. Good condition, creasing, small tears, folds. Country of issue: China, designer: Unknown, size (cm): 76x52, year of printing: unknown; 7. Mao Zedong (1893-1976), founder of the People's Republic of China (PRC) and the chairman of the Chinese Communist Party, the quote below in Chinese reads - The unity of the country, the solidarity of the people and the unity of all nationalities in the country are the basic guarantee for the victory of our cause. Fair condition, paper loss on right edge, creasing, tears, staining. Country of issue: China, designer: Unknown, size (cm): 76x52, year of printing: unknown; 8. Free Holland Welcomes the Soldiers of the Allies / Welkom in het vrije Nederland! Dynamic design by the notable British artist Pat Keely (Patrick Cokayne Keely; 1901-1970) depicting a soldier indicating on the hilt of a white sword on the ground between two rows of flags including the US, UK Union Jack, German and Soviet flags with a lightly cloudy blue sky above and the text below in bold black, red and blue lettering. Good condition, folds, creasing. Country of issue: Unknown, designer: Pat Keely, size (cm): 41x29, year of printing: Unknown.
Original vintage National Savings poster - The British Heritage of Craftsmanship - English Pottery and Porcelain 1650-1959 - Design features an illustration of The Queens Vase surrounded by other examples of notable pieces of pottery from British History. The Queens Vase was made for Queen Elizabeth II coronation by the British Pottery Manufacturers Federation and was designed by John W Wadsworth. Below the Vase are modern examples of fine china made by the firms who were responsible for the production of the Queens Vase. The poster was produced in cooperation with the Victoria and Albert Museum, the British Pottery Manufacturers Federation and the College of Art, Stoke on Trent. Issued by the National Savings Committee London, The Scottish Savings Committee Edinburgh and the Ulster Savings Committee Belfast Crown Copyright Reserved. Printed for H.M. Stationery Office by R.B. MacMillan Ltd Derby. Good condition, creasing, staining, tears. Country of issue: UK, designer: Unknown, size (cm): 101x76, year of printing: 1950s.
This striking art glass vase features a tall, teardrop shape with a mesmerizing speckled pattern of rich burgundy and white hues. The design showcases a dynamic mix of color and texture, creating a flowing, organic appearance. Hand-blown and polished, the vase exhibits remarkable craftsmanship. The smooth pontil on the base confirms its hand-crafted origin. A beautiful addition to any art glass collection or modern decor setting.Issued: 21st centuryDimensions: 21.5"HCondition: Age related wear.
Elegant art glass decanter featuring a ribbed body and stopper. This piece showcases a flared pedestal base and elongated neck, culminating in a finely detailed stopper that mirrors the ribbed design. Measuring 14 inches in height, it presents a sophisticated silhouette ideal for display or functional use. A refined addition to any collection of vintage or modern glassware.Issued: 20th centuryDimensions: 14"HCondition: Age related wear.
* JOHN BYRNE RSA (SCOTTISH 1940 - 2023) BIG SELFIE offset lithograph on paperframed and under glassimage size 35cm x 27cm, overall size 50cm x 42cm Note: John Byrne studied at both Edinburgh and Glasgow Schools of Art in the late 50s and early 60s. A superb painter and draughtsman, the multi-talented Byrne was also a first-class playwright (‘The Slab Boys’, ‘Tutti Frutti’), his ear for dialogue was as acute (and witty) as his eye for detail. Much of his subject matter in both disciplines is overtly autobiographical, he often included or refers to the Teddy Boy/Rock and Roll era of his youth. Byrne designed record covers for Donovan, The Beatles, Gerry Rafferty and Billy Connolly. His work is held in major collections in Scotland and abroad. Several of his paintings hang in The Scottish National Portrait Gallery in Edinburgh, the Museum of Modern Art and the Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum in Glasgow. At the time of writing, The Fine Art Society, Edinburgh is staging "John Byrne: In The Studio" (until 23rd December).
A striking Orrefors "Orion" crystal bowl designed by Lars Hellsten, crafted in Sweden. This beautiful piece features a fluted design and stands at 5.25"H with an 8" diameter. It is signed with the Orrefors Sweden backstamp and bears a unique production number on the base, adding to its collectible value. With its modern design and clear, geometric structure, this vase is a perfect addition to any collection of Scandinavian glass art.Issued: 20th century Dimensions: See DescriptionCountry of Origin: SwedenCondition: Age related wear.
This framed exhibition poster highlights the vibrant work of David Hockney, one of the most influential artists in art history. Renowned for his pivotal role in reviving the practice of figurative painting, Hockney continually reinvents himself by embracing modern technology. The poster was created for David Hockney: A Retrospective, a celebrated exhibition held at The Metropolitan Museum of Art from June 18 to August 14, 1988. The featured artwork shows his distinctive use of bold colors and expressive landscapes, reflecting his innovative exploration of light, perspective, and space.Artist: David Hockney (British, 1937)Issued: 1988Dimensions: 31"L x 42"W x 1.25"DCondition: Age related wear. Some marks and scratches on the frame, with peeling on the right front edge.
Books – Farriery: Miles (W. J, MRCVSL), Modern Practical Farriery: A Complete System of the Veterinary Art as at Present Practised at the Royal Veterinary College, 5 divisions, London, William Mackenzie, n. d. (1892) 4to, colour lithographic and monochrome engravings with some photographic illus., bound black printed titles to red cloth, I: 128pp; II: 129-256pp, covers detached, contents loose; III: 259-384pp; IV: 385-512pp & V: 512-538 + vi (index) + vii + 96pp (5)
This elegant Baccarat black crystal rabbit sculpture showcases a sleek and modern design, capturing the form of a rabbit in a smooth, glossy finish. Signed Baccarat on the base and featuring the Baccarat France backstamp, this piece is a refined example of the brand's exquisite craftsmanship. The rich black crystal enhances the sculptural curves, giving it a striking presence in any collection. A sophisticated addition for Baccarat enthusiasts and collectors of fine crystal art. Measures 3"H.Issued: 20th century Dimensions: See DescriptionCountry of Origin: FranceCondition: Age related wear.
(ARR) Graham Dews (British b. 1974) Untitled Modern art screen print with hand finished spray painted background Signed, dated & numbered 22/35 in pencil An English conceptual graffiti artist, Paris rose to global fame in 2011 when he worked alongside Coldplay to create a massive piece of spray can art for the cover of their fifth studio, Mylo Xyloto, as well as providing artwork for subsequent world tours. Paris regularly participates in British music events. His work can easily be identified, with its unique combination of atmospheric colours, detailed and highly stylised line work and space age effects, especially cracks and shines.Both of these works were designed to be lightweight and durable. They are from a collection of over 50 similar pieces aimed to Tour Across the UK and even Further afield. The content of the imagery is very autobiographical, much of it depicting key moments in his 30+ years as a writer.“The whole series was exhibited in Frome, Somerset in May 2022, billed as ‘A Touring Exhibition for Changing Times’ there was probably some thinly veiled social commentary about property prices and the division of wealth in the UK...but I generally try to steer clear of Political Statements if I can.The future of this project , and indeed the future of this country is now seriously in doubt....”⦁ Paris 2022 Measures approx. 64cm x 45cm (25" x 18").
ONE BOX AND LOOSE MISCELLANEOUS INTERNATIONAL ITEMS to include two Islamic Kofia hats in an African tradition, four carved African statues, two palm front baskets, a wooden, a pair of Chinese Xiu Qui balls, a Thai paper parasol, an Indigenous sand art picture, a quantity of modern Chinese bowls, a green Cloisonne vase with a dragon pattern, butter moulds and pats, two Wayang Kulit style items, etc (1 box and loose) (s.d)
charcoal on paper, initialled mounted, framed and under glass image size 59cm x 64cm, overall size 86cm x 91cm Note: Donald Macdonald was born on the Isle of Lewis in 1976 and after a short time in the Scottish Infantry he moved to Aberdeen and gained a BA Hons degree in Fine Art. After living and painting in Denmark and Glasgow for several years he returned home to the Isle of Lewis where he is now based. His work is held in various private collections around the UK, in Denmark, Hong Kong, Israel and the USA and in 2009 he was one of only three Scottish artists to feature in the BP Portrait Prize Award Exhibition. He was also the Scottish representative for the Mead Johnson International Exhibition in Evansville, USA. In 2013 he exhibited a commissioned painting in the Imperial War Museum in Manchester and later won a place in the 7th Figurativas painting and sculpture exhibition, held in the European Museum of Modern Art, Barcelona. In 2017 he won the Public Choice Award at the Art Gemini Prize and more recently he has been invited to show at the Columbia Threadneedle Prize (2018), The Lynn Painter Stainers Prize (2019), The Scottish Portrait Awards (2019), The Westmorland Landscape Prize (2019) and The Royal Scottish Academy (2019 & 2020).
oil on board, signed, titled and dated 1999 verso framed image size 190cm x 120cm, overall size 198cm x 132cm Note: Kelley-Anne Cairns studied painting at Gray's School of Art, Aberdeen. After graduating in 1999 with a BA (Hons) she was awarded the John Kinross Travel Scholarship to Florence. She was accepted for the BP Portrait Award exhibition in 1999 and has continued to paint with much success ever since. She exhibits regularly in London, Edinburgh and Glasgow selling her work worldwide. The author J.K.Rowling is among her many private collectors. Her main sources of inspiration are aged frescos of Italian Renaissance painters and the design and texture of fabrics, which are a personal love. She has been described as "accomplished and powerful" and "a modern Klimt", The Herald. Kelly-Anne describes her work as portraying the human form and emotions. "I manipulate the figure and its surroundings by exploring the contrasts between the angular shapes surrounding the figure and the soft contours of the body."
'WHERE BOOKS ARE BURNT, PEOPLE ARE BURNT IN THE END' and 'HOWL WITH THE WOLVES (AFTER DUCHAV)' two linocut prints on paper, both signed, titled and dated '83 both mounted, framed and under glass image size 31cm x 31cm each, overall size 48cm x 48cm each Note: Ken Currie is renowned for his unsettling portrayal of the human figure. The artist's rich, luminous paintings depict mysterious rites, rituals, and quasi-medical practices, offering a meditation on violence in its many guises. Currie studied at the Glasgow School of Art from 1978-1983 and rose to attention within a generation of painters known as the "New Glasgow Boys" in the 1980s. In 1987, Currie completed a powerful series of large scale History paintings for the People’s Palace in Glasgow, commemorating the massacre of the Calton Weavers. Through the 90's deeply affected by humanitarian events in Eastern Europe Currie's works evolved, his focus shifting to confront ideas of mortality and corruption, both physical and moral. Over the last 10 years Currie's work has addressed the horrors of the contemporary world, without shying away from their brutality or grotesque nature. In 2009 Currie was commissioned to paint the theoretical scientist Peter Higgs following his receipt of the Nobel Prize, the painting now hangs at The University of Edinburgh. Ken Currie has exhibited widely internationally, including a 2013 solo exhibition at the Scottish National Portrait Gallery which also commissioned his painting Three Oncologists. Currie's work is held in many major public collections including Tate, London; Scottish National Gallery of Modern Art, Edinburgh; New York Public Library; Imperial War Museum, London; Campbelltown Arts Centre, New South Wales; Yale Center for British Art, New Haven; Gulbenkian Foundation, Lisbon; and the British Council, London.
offset lithograph on paper framed and under glass image size 35cm x 27cm, overall size 50cm x 42cm Note: John Byrne studied at both Edinburgh and Glasgow Schools of Art in the late 50s and early 60s. A superb painter and draughtsman, the multi-talented Byrne was also a first-class playwright (‘The Slab Boys’, ‘Tutti Frutti’), his ear for dialogue was as acute (and witty) as his eye for detail. Much of his subject matter in both disciplines is overtly autobiographical, he often included or refers to the Teddy Boy/Rock and Roll era of his youth. Byrne designed record covers for Donovan, The Beatles, Gerry Rafferty and Billy Connolly. His work is held in major collections in Scotland and abroad. Several of his paintings hang in The Scottish National Portrait Gallery in Edinburgh, the Museum of Modern Art and the Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum in Glasgow. The Fine Art Society, Edinburgh staged "John Byrne: In The Studio" in December 2024.
unique hand-coloured etching, signed and titled mounted, framed and under glass image size 27cm x 33cm, overall size 58cm x 64cm Note: John Byrne studied at both Edinburgh and Glasgow Schools of Art in the late 50s and early 60s. A superb painter and draughtsman, the multi-talented Byrne was also a first-class playwright (‘The Slab Boys’, ‘Tutti Frutti’), his ear for dialogue was as acute (and witty) as his eye for detail. Much of his subject matter in both disciplines is overtly autobiographical, he often included or refers to the Teddy Boy/Rock and Roll era of his youth. Byrne designed record covers for Donovan, The Beatles, Gerry Rafferty and Billy Connolly. His work is held in major collections in Scotland and abroad. Several of his paintings hang in The Scottish National Portrait Gallery in Edinburgh, the Museum of Modern Art and the Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum in Glasgow. The Fine Art Society, Edinburgh staged "John Byrne: In The Studio" in December 2024.
charcoal on paper, initialled mounted, framed and under glass image size 75cm x 52cm, overall size 103cm x 78cm Note: Donald Macdonald was born on the Isle of Lewis in 1976 and after a short time in the Scottish Infantry he moved to Aberdeen and gained a BA Hons degree in Fine Art. After living and painting in Denmark and Glasgow for several years he returned home to the Isle of Lewis where he is now based. His work is held in various private collections around the UK, in Denmark, Hong Kong, Israel and the USA and in 2009 he was one of only three Scottish artists to feature in the BP Portrait Prize Award Exhibition. He was also the Scottish representative for the Mead Johnson International Exhibition in Evansville, USA. In 2013 he exhibited a commissioned painting in the Imperial War Museum in Manchester and later won a place in the 7th Figurativas painting and sculpture exhibition, held in the European Museum of Modern Art, Barcelona. In 2017 he won the Public Choice Award at the Art Gemini Prize and more recently he has been invited to show at the Columbia Threadneedle Prize (2018), The Lynn Painter Stainers Prize (2019), The Scottish Portrait Awards (2019), The Westmorland Landscape Prize (2019) and The Royal Scottish Academy (2019 & 2020).
mixed media monoprint on paper, signed, titled, numbered 1/1 and dated '92 mounted, framed and under glass image size 61cm x 46cm, overall size 89cm x 72cm Condition is good overall, with no visible or known issues. Note: John Byrne studied at both Edinburgh and Glasgow Schools of Art in the late 50s and early 60s. A superb painter and draughtsman, the multi-talented Byrne was also a first-class playwright (‘The Slab Boys’, ‘Tutti Frutti’), his ear for dialogue was as acute (and witty) as his eye for detail. Much of his subject matter in both disciplines is overtly autobiographical, he often included or refers to the Teddy Boy/Rock and Roll era of his youth. Byrne designed record covers for Donovan, The Beatles, Gerry Rafferty and Billy Connolly. His work is held in major collections in Scotland and abroad. Several of his paintings hang in The Scottish National Portrait Gallery in Edinburgh, the Museum of Modern Art and the Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum in Glasgow. The Fine Art Society, Edinburgh staged "John Byrne: In The Studio" in December 2024.
oil on board, titled verso framed and under glass image size 20cm x 29cm, overall size 34cm x 44cm Note: Sheila Macnab Macmillan was born in Glasgow in 1928. She attained a degree in Geography at Glasgow University and went on to train as a teacher. However, she had always painted and her talent was strongly encouraged by her uncle the distinguished Iain Macnab RE ROI (1890 - 1967) who persuaded Sheila to come to London and train under him. Iain Macnab had been Principal at Heatherley's Art School (1925 - 1940) and then went on to be founding Principal of the hugely influential Grosvenor School of Modern Art. Sheila's London influences and Glasgow School foundations evolved into a distinctive and individual style. She usually worked "en plein air" and her work is semi-abstract. She focused mainly on landscape where her training as a geographer, allowed her to use her understanding of land formation, the delicate balance of the seasons and the interaction between Man and the environment. Her uncle's concept of "rhythm" is evident in Sheila's work and remained a constant throughout her career. She painted in Scotland, Spain. France and Italy and exhibited widely, especially in Glasgow, Edinburgh, London and Newcastle. Her work appeared frequently at the Royal Scottish Academy, Royal Glasgow Institute, Paisley Art Institute annual exhibitions and at the Royal Academy Summer Exhibition (London). She won numerous awards and prizes over a long and distinguished career. In recent times we have offered a growing number of Sheila Macmillan's paintings with several achieving more than £1000. The current leading price is £1700 (hammer) for "Ronda, Spain", a 45 x 48cm oil on board (lot 510A, The Scottish Contemporary Art Auction 24th October 2021).
conte on paper, initialled mounted, framed and under glass image size 67cm x 58cm, overall size 95cm x 84cm Note: Donald Macdonald was born on the Isle of Lewis in 1976 and after a short time in the Scottish Infantry he moved to Aberdeen and gained a BA Hons degree in Fine Art. After living and painting in Denmark and Glasgow for several years he returned home to the Isle of Lewis where he is now based. His work is held in various private collections around the UK, in Denmark, Hong Kong, Israel and the USA and in 2009 he was one of only three Scottish artists to feature in the BP Portrait Prize Award Exhibition. He was also the Scottish representative for the Mead Johnson International Exhibition in Evansville, USA. In 2013 he exhibited a commissioned painting in the Imperial War Museum in Manchester and later won a place in the 7th Figurativas painting and sculpture exhibition, held in the European Museum of Modern Art, Barcelona. In 2017 he won the Public Choice Award at the Art Gemini Prize and more recently he has been invited to show at the Columbia Threadneedle Prize (2018), The Lynn Painter Stainers Prize (2019), The Scottish Portrait Awards (2019), The Westmorland Landscape Prize (2019) and The Royal Scottish Academy (2019 & 2020).
Ca. 600 - 300 BC.A limestone votive cow, standing on four legs with a smooth underside. The head is simply detailed, with small, pointed ears, deep-set eyes, and a slightly outlined snout with an open mouth. Incised lines are present on the dewlap. The animal is mounted on a modern wooden stand.For similar see: The Metropolitan Museum of Art, Accession Number: 74.51.2663; The Museum of Fine Arts, Boston, Accession Number 72.305. A similar example sold for £1,125 at Bonhams, Antiquities, 24 October 2012, Lot 3. A similar example sold for £1,125 at Bonhams, Antiquities, 24 October 2012, Lot 3.Size: 195mm x 165mm; Weight: 1.19kg.Provenance: Private UK collection, acquired on the UK art market; Ex. Bonhams, London, 24 October 2012, no.3; Ex. Joseph Klein Collection, formed in New York between 1941 and 1980. Thence by descent. Base and collection numbers suggest, it may have been deaccessioned from The Metropolitan Museum of Art. This item has been cleared against the Art Loss Register database and comes with a confirmation letter.This piece is accompanied by a historical report from Alessandro Neri, an international Cultural Heritage expert based in Florence, Italy.
Ca. AD 200 - 400.A shallow silver bowl with a rounded bottom and a polished outer surface. The interior displays a distinct hammered texture. The bowl comes with a modern custom-made presentation box.For similar see: Harper P.O., Meyers P., Silver Vessels of the Sasanian Period. Vol. 1, Royal Imagery, Pl. 3, p. 204. Size: 215mm x 40mm; Weight: 470g.Provenance: Private London collection; Ex. London art dealer, UK, 1990s. This item has been cleared against the Art Loss Register database and comes with a confirmation letter.
Ptolemaic Period, Ca. 332 - 30 BC. An upper part of limestone model coffin. The face with a rounded jawline, smooth cheeks, and closed eyes beneath subtly arched eyebrows. The nose is straight, flanked by gently modelled nostrils, and the lips are softly delineated, forming a neutral expression. The ears are prominently carved with well-defined folds. The figure wears a tripartite wig extending to the shoulders, with a horizontal band across the forehead. The surface displays a smooth finish with minimal detailing. Mounted on a modern display stand.For similar see: Sarcophagus of Djeor, The Metropolitan Museum of Art, Object Number: 11.154.7a, b.Size: 280mm x 230mm; Weight: 7.9kgProvenance: Private UK collection, acquired on the US art market; Ex. Dr. W. Benson Harer collection, LA. Purchased from Rupert Wace, London October 7, 1993. This item has been cleared against the Art Loss Register database and comes with a confirmation letter.Exhibited: RRFMA Museum, Cal. State Univ San Bernardino. 1998 - 2024, loan #EL.o01.024.1998. This piece is accompanied by an authentication report from Simone Musso, consultant curator for Egyptian antiquities at the Stibbert Museum, Florence, Italy, member of the Nuri Archaeological Expedition.
Ca. 700 - 600 BC. A black terracotta seated female figure with exaggerated legs. Her head features a distinctive coiled hairstyle, with subtly defined facial features. The arms extend outward.For similar see: Brooklyn Museum, Accession Number 46.180.2.Size: 70mm x 35mm; Weight: 40.6gProvenance: Private collection of an important art dealer, Mr. I. L., Barcelona, 1929-2022. Thence by decent, Ex. Gallery owner of modern and contemporary art, he collected a large group of pieces from the main cultures of pre-Hispanic. This item has been cleared against the Art Loss Register database and comes with a confirmation letter.
Seidel, Jochen (1924 Bitterfeld - New York 1971) Großfromatige Arbeit "VARIATIONS OF A POEM" IX, so rückseitig betitelt. Öl auf Leinwand, re. u. sign. und dat. (19)64/65 sowie im Werk bez. "Fuck Fuck - Good Heaven", rückseitig Ortsbez. "NY" sowie sign., dat. 1964/65 und bez. Ca. 260x 210 cm. Leiste. Prov.: Dieses Bild wurde 1992 in der Statlichen Kunsthalle Berlin ausgestellt, siehe die Farbabbildung im Ausstellungskatalog der Staatlichen Kunsthalle, Berlin 1992, S. 75, Katalog-Nr. 29. Es stammt ehemals aus dem Nachlass des Künstlers. Werke des Künstlers befinden sich heute in öffentlichen Sammlungen wie im Museum of Modern Art und Guggenheim Museum, New York.
Ilya Shenker (1922-2013): On the road, oil on canvasWork: 105,5 x 76,5 cmFrame: 115 x 90,5 cm New York resident Ilya Shenker left Russia over twenty years ago; however, Russia has never left the artist's mind. As a soldier in World War II, he survived where millions perished. Upon returning to his home town of Odessa, he felt abandoned and alone. He studied Art and Architecture in Odessa but left for America when the opportunity arose when a number of Russian Jewish artists where allowed to emigrate. He settled in New York City, a choice that has forever impacted his oeuvre. Many of his pictures depict New York cityscapes and lifestyle; however, they remain typically Russian. His subject matter often comes from memory and includes the life that he left behind, family, and friends. Drawing upon his Jewish heritage for inspiration, Shenker also paints historical events, such as 'On the Eve of the Assault' in which he portrayed the last night before the destruction of Jerusalem. His use of imagination also applies to the figures in his paintings - fictional characters such as the Spanish literary character Don Quixote make appearances in his work. He has also placed figures such as Rembrandt and Picasso in modern settings: in "Rembrandt Visiting our Family," Shenker sits his most favored artist at his family table, in a tribute to someone he describes as a "peoples artist." On many levels, Shenker saw himself as a people's artist as well. In fact, he contributed to an exhibition intended to commemorate the six-month anniversary of September 11th, 2001 in New York City. Ilya Shenker has exhibited works all over the World, and held numerous shows in the United States. He also has permanent works in several Russian museums.
Olga Anhalzer Fisch (1901-1990): Ecuadorian life, wool mural tapestry155 x 103 cm Olga Anhalzer Fisch(Budapest, 1901-Quito, December 30, 1990) was aBauhausartist, rug maker, art collector, and gallery owner. Her work is o.a. in the collection of the United Nations and has been exhibited at the Museum of Modern Art,Lincoln Center, and The Textile Museum.Fisch, who was Jewish, fled Hungary due to Nazi persecution. She and her husband, Bela, settled in Ecuador in 1939 and opened the gallery, Olga Fisch Folklore, in 1942 (link).

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