“Young Painter” by Kees Van Dongen 1877-1968. 20th century French school. A limited edition coloured lithograph from the series “Le bonheur – les peintres temoins de leur temps” by Mourlot Lith. Co. Signed, numbered 25/75 and publisher’s mark in the margin. Signed in the plate and also signed in pencil bottom right, in the margin, “Van Dongen”. Ref. Benezit Vol. 3, page 756. Frame is stained wood with gloss finish. Two off-white matts with beveled edges. Label au verso states that it’s mounted with archival quality Alphmat. Excellent condition.

Pastel on artist’s paper. Two children captured in the everlasting scene of the beach and sailing boats. Signed “H. Claude Pissarro -” lower left. Circa 1978. Framed in wood with gold and black. Linen matt and beveled card matt. Frame size: 19.25″ W x 17.75″ H. Artwork size: 10.75″ W x 8.75″ H. Excellent condition.

Barn on Hill – Ireland. Oil on artist’s paper. Probably a sketch for a larger painting in the future. Signed “Claude Pissarro. I.P. – Ireland”. Frame is ribbed wood with gold patina. Slightly textured matt with inner bevelled edge. I have a Letter of Guarantee and Appraisal from Anne French Fine Arts in Miami, FL. signed by John Hong with his company seal. Excellent condition.

Mixed media by Charles Levier. One of his many shoreline scenes with fishing boats on the Mediterranean. “Six Figures – Three Boats” Watercolour, pencil and pen are used to capture this plein air scene. Framed in wood with gold leaf rubbed to a slightly dull finish with a dark border on the extremity of the frame. Double matt with speckled blue and off-white with a navy blue inner matt both bevelled. Frame size: 30.25″ W x 23.25″ H. Watercolour size: 22″ W x 16″ H. Excellent condition.

Mixed media on watercolour.  Very striking female nude enjoying a cocktail while lounging in the sun. Charles Levier’s timeless style with ocean and sailboats in the background. Signed “Levier” lower right. Nicely framed with gold finish over wood and triple matting with bevelled edges and linen on top. Excellent condition.

Mixed media by Charles Levier. One of his many shoreline scenes with fishing boats on the Mediterranean. Watercolour, pencil and pen are used to capture this plein air scene. Framed in brilliant, gloss white with gold key lines. Matted white with bevelled edge.  The white framing makes his colours jump – rather well done. Frame size: 34.25″ W x 26.25″ H. Watercolour size: 25″ W x 16″ H. Excellent condition.

Oil on canvas by, French, 1908-1998. Facinated, is the girl looking at the beautiful pitcher of flowers. Youthful, fun and typical Eisendieck. Moderately heavy application of paint with purposeful brush strokes. C. 1950. Frame size: 27″ W x 23″ H. Canvas is on a stretcher by ANCO BILT Glendale N.Y. #16. Canvas size: 20″ W x 16″ H. Excellent condition, frame as is.

Watercolour by Jean Dufy 1888-1964. A wonderful, loose style was used on this piece, probably during one of his visits to Mexico. Circa 1945. Showing a Basilica in a small town with many people in the town square. Signed: “Jean Dufy” lower right. Frame size: 26″ H x 22″ W. Watercolour size: 19.5″ H x 15.5″ W.

Ken Danby pencil drawing of his son and made into a lithograph poster to promote Danby’s show at the Gallery Moos, Yorkville, TO. Signed lower right in pen “All Best Wishes. Ken Danby”. Frame is bright gold colour metal. Frame and art size: 26″ H x 18.5″ W. Excellent condition.

Oil on board. “Paris Carousel” after F. A. Bridgman.  No COA but it’s a nice painting of a Paris scene in the springtime. Well executed with multiple mini-scenes taking place. Quite interesting, in fact. Large multi-level frame is modern and very attractive. Frame size: 30″ W x 26″ H. Art size: 19.25″ W x 18.25″ H. Varnished.

Nude in Morning Chores. Oil on canvas by Robert Brackman, American 1898-1980. Brackman was an artist and teacher of Russian origin, best known for large figural works, portraits, and still life. This painting I interpret to being a maid, nude, pretending she is the mistress of the house and being waited upon. There is only one woman in that painting. Signed by the artist “Brackman” lower right hand corner. Au verso there is a hand written title by Brackman “Nude in Morning Chores” “Noank, Conn.”.  Canvas is on a stretcher and is in perfect condition Circa 1955. Frame is stained and painted wood with gold highlights. Probably period with inner linen, bevelled edge fillet. I have a Letter of Guarantee & Appraisal giving provenance, from Anne French Fine Arts dated March 2004 with corporate seal. Excellent condition.

Legue St. Brieuc. Watercolour by W. E. Atkinson, 1862-1926. Capturing the small seaside village of Jeouè St. Brieuc at dusk and low tide. Signed: “W. E. Atkinson. ’98.” lower right.  Also the words “Legue St Brieuc” lower right. Frame could be period and repainted gold. Single dark green matt.  Artwork in excellent condition.

Street Scene – Paris. Oil on canvas. Fall/winter scene. Signed: “Cobelle” lower centre. Written, au verso “Street Scene – Paris”. Gold painted wooden frame with painted black borders. Minor, normal scratches, almost unnoticeable.  Small, minor marks on frame, not really noticeable.

Still Life with Flowers and Jug
Oil on canvas by Charles Cobelle. Still Life, Flowers with Jug. Signed lower right “Cobelle”. Slight creasing and couple of tiny areas of missing paint – in my opinion it doesn’t hurt the amount of joy taken from the painting. Could use cleaning. Piece of paper tucked into the back that states “Charles Cobelle (2002 – 2000) Still Life Flower, Size (9×18), Signed, Cobelle”. Nicely framed in wood with gold finish. Second, inner frame with linen mat and gold, inner fillet. Frame size: 32″ H x 13.25″ W. Canvas size: 17.5″ H x 8.75″ W.

Sailing on the Seine, 1961
Oil on canvas, mounted to board. Sail boats in Paris. Frame size: 18″ x 16″. Art size: 10″ H x 8″ W. Rough hewn, wooden frame a little more grey tone than the pictures suggest. Painting is excellent condition. Signed: “Cobelle” lower centre right. Written, “Street Scene – Paris” au verso.