A rare set of twelve original watercolor paintings on pith, circa 1830-1850, (often mistakenly referred to as rice paper). This set of twelve paintings, framed 3 each in four frames is not the usual subject matter of boats, birds, flowers and individuals in costume. This rare set depicts Criminal Justice in China. The interest in Chinese punishments was of great fascination to Westerners. The punishments illustrated include interrogation and sentencing, coercion and confession, whipping,... Click for details

A rare set of five original watercolor paintings on pith (often mistakenly referred to as rice paper). This set of five paintings depicts Chinese Junques and Sampans, and are of unusually large size, 12 3/4" X 8" or 32 X 20 Centimeters. Framed Size is 21 1/4" X 16 3/4". Pith comes from the central column of a spongy cellular tissue in the stem of a small tree, Tetra Panax Papyifera, native to South-West China. It is cut by hand with a small, delicate knife into thin sheets of small size. The... Click for details

An original New England Coastal Landscape Watercolor on Paper, signed Luis K. Harlow. This watercolor is framed in what appears to be its original period gilded Oak frame under old, possibly original way glass. The mat appears to be a later fresh replacement. There are two faint areas of toning. This painting is one of the better examples of Harlow's New England Coastal scenes. The scene is typical of his work, but the composition and detail of this example superior. This example is further... Click for details

Watercolor on Paper, Signed and dated Lower Right, Dwight W. Huntington, 1901. A very skillfully executed watercolor of setters on point, with a hunter in the back ground, and beautifully matted and framed. The painting is in perfect condition and has not been examined out of the frame. The frame and mat appear to be original and are in excellent condition. The image size is 9 1/2" X 14". The frame size is 21" X 26". Dwight W. Huntington ( 1860-1901)is a listed artist of great skill. He... Click for details

A superb watercolor drawing of "West Point" looking from above Washington Valley. American Artist George Cooke painted the scene that was then engraved by William James Bennett. The watercolor is unsigned but is the identical scene of the rare and important engraving. The watercolor has not been examined out of the frame. There is no visible damage. The painting is matted with an eglomise surround on old wavy glass that may be original to the painting. The frame has been partially... Click for details

An Original Hudson River School Oil on Canvas in a replaced correct style gold leaf frame. The painting is skillfully executed t, though unsigned, and the scene is of a fisherman by a mountain lake.The frame measures 10 1/2" X 14 1/4", the canvas stretcher measures 7 1/2" X 11". The painting is clean and bright. There are two areas of in painting that are visible under black light. ** WE GUARANTEE THE AUTHENTICITY OF OUR MERCHANDISE AS REPRESENTED **. 188BX