A Beautiful 18^th Century Italian School

“The Holy Family” painting.

Oil on Canvas With Original Frame

Height: 40" 

Width: 34"

Height 45 inches and Width 33 inches  Circle of ALESSANDRO ALLORI | Portrait Of a Young Man Wearing A Ruff Wall Art , possibly portrait of a young Nobleman Oil on Wood Panel , unsigned . signs of restoration , normal wood panel cracks due to centuries and elements as seen in the pictures but overall great piece of Art. Alessandro di Cristofano di Lorenzo del Bronzino Allori (Florence, 31 May 1535 – 22 September 1607) was an Italian painter of the late Mannerist Florentine school. In 1540, after the death of his father, Allori was brought up and trained in art by a close friend, often referred to as his 'uncle', the mannerist painter Agnolo Bronzino, whose name he sometimes assumed in his pictures.

This incredible Artwork painting would be beautiful addition to collectors or to decorate a law office a library , Hallway , Living room a man's room or as a great elegant gift idea for an office space and house warming . Antique dealer West Hollywood Melrose Ave La Cienega Blvd . On top of a dresser a semainier a secretaire or in the background of your desk , this outstanding painting with the hand carved wood gilt frame will be the touch of old world adding the charm history and elegance to your decore .

This beautiful portrait of a gentleman is very versatile and can go with any design, rustic farm , elegant space , formal setting , modern or old world European charm . overall good shape, recanvassing so many of the wonderful Art

In the prime of his career, Allori headed one of the "two most important workshops in Florence in the second half of the 16th century" (the other being headed by Santi di Tito). He served as First Consul of the Accademia del Disegno in 1573, and was made head of the Arazzeria Medicea, Florence's state-owned tapestry workshop, in 1581. Allori also worked, under the guidance of Giorgio Vasari, among the team of artists who decorated the Studiolo of Francesco I. He contributed two painted panels, depicting a Banquet of Cleopatra and a landscape with figures diving for pearls.

The cold and polished appearance of his painted figures makes them resemble statues as much as living beings. The art historian Simona Lecchini Giovannoni is more positive, remarking that Allori lends life and immediacy to his paintings through his minute and realistic depictions of vegetal motifs (especially flowers), household articles, and textiles of all kinds; the "grandiose, introverted figures" are thus enabled to "approach the spectator, not with dialogue and sentiment, but through the tangible evidence of objects and details"

Among his collaborators was Giovanni Maria Butteri and his main pupil was Giovanni Bizzelli. Cristofano dell'Altissimo  Cesare Dandini Aurelio Lomi John Mosnier, Alessandro Pieroni, Giovanni Battista Vanni, and Monanni also were his pupils. He was the father of the painter Cristofano Allori (1577–1621).

In some ways, Allori is the last of the line of prominent Florentine painters, of generally undiluted Tuscan artistic heritage: Andrea del Sarto worked with Fra Bartolomeo (as well as Leonardo da Vinci), Pontormo briefly worked under Andrea, and trained Bronzino, who trained Allori. Subsequent generations in the city would be strongly influenced by the tide of Baroque styles pre-eminent in other parts of Italy.

Height 45 inches and Width 33 inches  

Dimensions: Height: 46 in (116.84 cm)Width: 58.5 in (148.59 cm)Depth: 2.5 in (6.35 cm) Hay Gatherer at Rest in the Field by Francois Alfred Delobbe 1881 Oil on Canvas

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A beautiful large and important masterpiece by Francois Alfred Delobbe.

A similar artwork old master was sold April 18 2008 at Sotheby's for $181,000.00 + 20%

Delobbe's two most powerful inspirations were his deep connection to the French countryside and William Bouguereau, his teacher at the École des Beaux-Arts. Born in Paris and absorbed in his studies for so many years, the young artist had few opportunities to escape the city. It was not until Delobbe journeyed to Concarneau, the native home of his friend and fellow artist Alfred Guillou, that he began to explore Brittany's rocky fields and ancient villages. While the region was painted by many of Delobbe's contemporaries, most famously Jules Breton, Delobbe's Parisian upbringing perhaps made him particularly sensitive to the effects of the open skies, verdant fields, and sweeping, sandy beaches. Most of his traveling took place in spring and summer, and he used the plein air sketches completed then during the winter in his City Studio. Many of his favorite models came from the areas around Beuzec-cap-Sizun and Lanriec,

As with his mentor's canvases, Delobbe's smooth brushwork erases the presence of the painter and creates a balance between immobile, static form and rich surface details, textures, and colors. Visual evidence that a rustic, rural way of life remained, such portraits eased late nineteenth century anxieties about France's growing industrialization. There is a naturalistic truth to Delobbe's representation of the Characters, the skin slightly reddened by rough winds and harsh sun, taking a break on a pile of Hay by her infant and older daughter. Almost effortlessly, from her tool to the back right side, while on her lap rests a large sifting tool. While this process was notoriously labor-intensive, Delobbe's working woman reveals little of the effort involved. With her stoic stance and calm expression the artist creates an epic figure to join the ranks of Breton's strong-armed field hand in or the maid busy haying in Julien Dupré's The Harvester (figs 2, 3). In her solemnity, Delobbe's sifter becomes an icon of rural labor, her powerful strength and work never ceasing, her connection to the land monumental, yet sensitively portrayed.

Framed important very Large  Artwork in the Manner of Sir John Hoppner 

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Height: 64.5 in (163.83 cm)Width: 55 in (139.7 cm)Depth: 2 in (5.08 cm) Large 18th C. Bucolic Painting Garden Nature Scene Landscape Dog Flowers Antique . A Beautiful Hand painted bucolic " Bucolique " painting in the spirit of Jean-Honoré Fragonard  , depicting a beautiful Garden Scene With a large pallet of colors from blue to pink , red and green.

Distinguished by remarkable facility, exuberance, and hedonism where pleasure plays a central role Psychological or motivational hedonism claims that human behavior is determined by desires to increase pleasure and to decrease pain .  Romantic, inspiring , uplifting tableau of a beautiful dog sitting by a Summer compagne hat ornate with flowers and ribbon calling for the spring season , at the base of a carved stone pedestal with an Urn mounted and decorated with an ocean of flowers. The perfect romantic touch of the love for animals throughout history . Original Hand carved wood Gilt frame.

To mount in a drawing room , Library , bedroom , entryway on top of a console or chest of drawers. Very decorative and colorful. It will be a fantastic touch on top of a mantle fireplace surround instead of the trumeau .  Art Gallery Antique Dealer Los angeles , west Hollywood Melrose Ave La Cienega Blvd. A gift idea for a house warming for someone special . As seen in the pictures , some work was done over the centuries frame canvas. Cracks losses etc . adding even more charm to this painting. 

Neapolitan School 19th Century,

Naples From The Sea, Gouache On Paper

Height: 13

Width: 19

Pair 18^th Century Etchings Of The Views Of Rome

A very sweet and romantic depiction of her facial features . Pastel on Paper and laid in oval board and framed in fabric inside a delicately carved wood painting frame. Gallery Los Angeles Antiques West Hollywood la Cienega Blvd  Melrose Ave . This charming tableau is very decorative and it will add a touch or charm and warmth to any wall or corner in your home . on top of a chest of drawers in a bathroom , entry , living . a splash of history and color . the frame is hand carved wood and gilt with red fabric , hand crafted . The perfect gift idea for the holiday season , to place on a side wall with a small light on top of a console , in a library or living room . losses cracks fading over the centuries . A lot of charm and warmth . very versatile in interior design , 

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Seascape Painting Oil on Canvas by William Lester Stevens American Artist Sea LA . A beautiful Seascape artwork by William Lester Stevens oil on canvas. " At the Docks, Gloucester ", 1888-1969.

 Similar dimensions to our artwork by William Lester called Lanes Cove was sold for $11,500.00 + Twenty five percent at Auction.Modern and Impressionist Art, Landscapes Nautical WaterscapesAntiques dealer Los Angeles CA West Hollywood Gallery Melrose Ave La Cienega Blvd. This painting has beautiful vivid colors and framed to decorate a living room , dining, kitchen, Hallway, library , office. A very versatile and colorful piece of Art , to elevate your interior design and enrich your collection.

 A great gift idea for a house warming, for boats lovers , seascape collectors . you are welcome to see it in person at LMFantiques by appointment only.

Overall Good condition. under blue light shows darker stretch sign of inpainting or retouching into a small area usually used to conceal a tear in a canvas that has been patched on the reverse, yet when we checked the back of the canvas it didn't show patching on back side area , which means it was not for covering a tear. so possibly simple inpainting.

under a black light and ultraviolet light in a dark room we examined the surface under the black light to see if any areas of the paint fluoresce differently, as you see in the pictures the Older paint looks different from new paint which shows a very small surface of new paint that looks darker by the boat front area.

possibly minor Craquelure lines in the paint layer it was not visible to me, but you can check it yourself if you wish. We didn't notice paint loss or water damage and it doesn't show visible surface dirt but removing it from the frame, it shows that it has accumulated on the top edges and along the lip, even though it didn't affect the vibrant colors of this beautiful painting. No signs of overcleaning or fading or varnish discoloration. it doesn't show that the canvas has been re-lined by looking carefully at the edges , i couldn't see another piece of canvas that has been sandwiched to the back it if, and i didn't find any wax or glue residue. you can have your expert check it out. No signs of looseness or sagging. Minor tears to the edges ,rubbing at the edges of the canvas as seen in the pictures scattered abrasion. We have over 60 pictures and a few videos to share with you, you are welcome to send your expert. Sold As is.

The absence of a condition statement does not imply that the lot is in perfect condition or completely free from wear and tear, imperfections or the effects of aging. To sending your expert to create an independent Condition report , by appointment only at la maison francaise antiques. Any condition statement given, as a courtesy to a client, is only an opinion and should not be treated as a statement of fact. Lamaisonfrancaise, Inc. shall have no responsibility for any error or omission.

William Lester Stevens

Born in Rockport, Massachusetts, Stevens received his initial art training from Parker Perkins, a local marine painter who charged him fifty cents an hour. He later spent four years at Boston's Museum of Fine Arts School, where he studied under Edmund Tarbell, among others. Although influenced by Tarbell, Stevens' wide range of brushstrokes and impressionist style prevented him from being classified as a "Tarbellist," as many of Tarbell's followers were labeled.

Stevens joined the Army in 1917 and was sent to Europe where he continued to paint and sketch. Upon his return to the United States, he was pleased to discover that Rockport had become a popular haven for artists. Though he was the only native son among them, such well-known painters as Frank Duveneck, Childe Hassam, Leon Kroll and Jonas Lie also recorded the scenery of Rockport, Cape Ann and Gloucester. In 1921, together with fifty other artists, Stevens founded the Rockport Art Association, primarily to plan exhibitions of the work of outstanding area artists.

Throughout the course of his long career, Stevens taught, first in Rockport, then at Boston University (1925-1926) and Princeton (1927-1929). He later gave lessons and held one-man shows in Charlotte and Asheville, North Carolina, where his work was well-received. Southerners particularly enjoyed his views of famous Southern gardens and cities.

Though the Depression years were difficult for both the artist and his family, the 1930s did bring Stevens some measure of commercial and personal success. He did a number of covers for The American Legion Magazine and won prizes in New Haven, Springfield and Rockport. In 1934, he abandoned Rockport to the growing tourist population and moved to Springfield, and then to Conway, Massachusetts, where he remodeled an old farmhouse and constructed a studio which looked north towards Mount Monadnock. Except for summer trips made in the 1960s to Lubec, Maine, Campobello Island and Grand Manan Island, Stevens lived and painted in Conway for the rest of his life.

Primarily an oil painter, Stevens also used watercolor and acrylics. Although he was proficient in all three, oils allowed him greater versatility; more significantly, Stevens simply liked oils better. A superb craftsman, Stevens painted rapidly and with assurance, but always took time to find the best vantage point. He understood the importance of placing himself where he could create the best composition and "took the liberty of moving objects so that the composition would meet his desires." This is perhaps why Stevens would later conclude that "fine pictures are the result of fine minds (Greenfield, p. 13).

Stevens continued to create views of New England until almost the final day of his life, June 10, 1969. He died in Conway, Massachussetts.

Height: 13 3/4"  Width: 8 3/4"  Depth: 1 1/2" 

Pair of Silhouettes portrays the 19th century Lady and Gentleman With his Hat . This pair has been well taken care of and has minor wear consistent with the age . Wall art Silhouette of a Lady and a Gentleman framed in possible hand carved pine wood or fruitwood Frame  . Charming elegant profile depicts high status man at ease with himself ensured his place in hierarchy looking sharp and same goes for the Lady holding what appears to be a document . The subjects are dapperly dressed with his top hat in his hand , trimmed haircut , leather boots and the lady with a nice Hairdo and an elaborate dress . An original continental French or British silhouette in a period fruitwood light color frames and are beveled. Antique dealer Los Angeles West Hollywood La Cienega Melrose Ave . The watercolor and paper cut silhouettes were largely painted and cut by aristocratic families during the English Regency and Georgian periods The black watercolor outline shows highlighted details of his hair , shoulder cape , coat buttons , and the flair of his trousers and her dress . Multiple hue and tone silhouette popular in the 18th and 19^th century cut of a painted profile portrait done in black white Silhouette outline sharp shadow of the subject . This beautiful pair of wall mount Art on top of a console will add instant elegance . In a modern interior design or an old world charm traditional , decorative object for interior decoration design , A perfect gift during the holiday season , or special house warming present . It will be a great addition to your special collection in a library as part of the bibelot . in a bathroom , library , entryway , living room , bedroom . We have more more silhouettes 19^th Century to create a gallery wall in a simple way to bring style and personality to any room  and fits with Modern Art 

Height: 19"  Width: 14"  Depth: 1 1/2"

This Silhouette portrays the 19th century gentleman With his pointy cane . This item has been well taken care of and has minor wear consistent with its age . Wall art Silhouette of an older Gentleman framed in a Thuya Burl or possible bird's-eye maple . Charming elegant profile depicts an older high status man at ease with himself ensured his place in hierarchy looking sharp . The subject is a dapperly dressed gentleman with his top hat , trimmed haircut , leather boots and cane . An original continental French or British silhouette in a period Maplewood or Thuya rare burl frame and is beveled with an inner frame What appears in a pale gold Color creating depth effect . Antique dealer Los Angeles West Hollywood La Cienega Melrose Ave . The watercolor and paper silhouettes were largely painted by aristocratic families during the English Regency and Georgian periods The black watercolor outline shows highlighted details of his gray hair , shoulder cape , coat buttons , and the flair of his trousers and cane in gold color ink . Multiple hue and tone silhouette popular in the 18th and 19^th century cut of a painted profile portrait done in black white Silhouette outline sharp shadow of the subject . This beautiful wall mount Art on top of a console will add instant elegance . In a modern interior design or an old world charm traditional , decorative object for interior decoration design , A perfect gift during the holiday season , or special house warming present . It will be a great addition to your special collection in a library as part of the bibelot . in a bathroom , library , entryway , living room , bedroom . We have more more silhouettes 19^th Century to create a gallery wall in a simple way to bring style and personality to any room  and fits with Modern Art .