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ARTWORK - ANTIQUE

Detail From Two Illustrations on Velum, in the Manner of Jean-Baptiste Pillement, 19th Century

Jean-Baptiste Pillement (1728-1808), born in Lyon, was a painter and designer, whose primary influence was in spreading the Rococo style, and particularly the taste for chinoiserie, throughout Europe. Pillement's illustrations are a mixture of fantastic birds, flora & fauna, human figures, and chinoiserie. His designs circulated widely throughout Europe and were used by engravers and decorators on porcelain, pottery, textiles, fans, wallpaper and silver. Pillement quickly became among the most prolific and successful designers of patterns for these applied arts. These two illustrations were undoubtedly influenced by Pillement. The first is a detail from a waistcoat embroidery design, featuring a profusion of brightly painted flowers (7 1/2" x 10 1/2"). The second, with its fanciful exotic motifs, reflects the chinoiserie craze that existed throughout Europe and America (8" x 11 1/4"). Price: $450 each.

Fine Pair of Folk Portraits, Nantucket, MA c. 1810

Seth Starbuck and his wife, Ruth with daughter, Hannah, are set against vivid yellow backgrounds in these well-executed portraits. The ancestors of this family were part of the original group of Nantucket founding families. Figured tiger maple frames. 7 1/4" x 8 1/4". Provenance: Wayne Pratt Antiques. Price: On Request.

Portrait of a Gentleman, Attributed to Walter Ingalls, c. 1837

This refined portrait is strongly attributed to Walter Ingalls, a significant American portrait painter of his generation, which included Gilbert Stuart and Thomas Sully. Ingalls' works are in The Smithsonian, the U.S. Capitol, and several historical societies and museums. Born in New Hampshire in 1805, Ingalls spent part of each year in Washington D.C., where he leased a studio in the Senate building and painted many prominent political figures. Reference the New Hampshire Historical Society's catalog (1975) of Ingalls' work for similar portraits, specifically #17. Unframed. 21 1/2" x 25 3/4". Price: On Request.

A Fine English Watercolor, 1816

Detail of an 1816 Watercolor of Boyton House, painted by Vicars, and taken from a scrap album. Scrap books or albums date from the 18th century and contained a wide variety of hand written musings, paintings and drawings. The scrap album was looked upon as an extension of a diary - a pleasant reminder of joyful memories, travels and experiences. These early albums were objects of admiration, compiled mainly by women of a certain social standing. Mrs. Vicars certainly took great care in recording her memorable trip to Boyton House. Gold leaf frame, old glass. Note, our research shows this house still exists. It dates back to 1750 and is located in the town of Boyton, a small village in the East Anglian region of England. Dimensions: 10" x 7" framed. Price $ 1,250

William Hogarth Etching, Heath Edition 1822

This is an original Hogarth etching from the Heath edition, 1822. Heath was the last publisher to print directly from Hogarth’s original engraved plates. All ‘Hogarth’ prints appearing after this date are merely copies of these original graphic works of art. Designed & engraved by William Hogarth originally Sept 7, 1762. Framed size - 18 1/2" x 16 1/2". Price: $450.

ARTWORK - CONTEMPORARY

Top 2 Rows: Maureen Mayer

Bottom Row: Lily Mayer

Artichoke - SOLD

Mist - SOLD

Petite Light

Tranquil

Red Cabbage & Glazed Jug

Silvermine Mill - SOLD

Nancy's Garden - SOLD

Rutherford Island Rugosa Roses

Two Boats at Sheepscot

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