“Vergillon Soleil”. Large oil on canvas by Paulémile Pissarro. This is a fabulous landscape. Master of oil, signed lower left “Paulémile – Pissarro 1922″ in oil. The title “Vergillon – Soleil” is inscribed on the back stringer by Paulémile and is also signed “Paulémile  Pissarro”. A label states that Pissarro did not partake in the Salon in Paris during the years 1920, 1921, 1922. The frame was recently refinished (I had it done in about 1995) with gold leaf and a hand wash to tone it down. It’s on wood with lots of relief in a raised, carved pattern – very fitting. COA from the Pissarro family. Awesome! Excellent condition.

Pastel on artist’s paper by Paulémile Pissarro.  A rural scene with woman and large pond in the foreground and houses in the background. Master of pastel, signed lower right “Paulémile -  Pissarro”. COA signed by Katia Pissarro, October 7, 1986. Beautifully mounted with textured, linen matt with inner, fancy gold fillet on a second, burgundy linen mounting matt. Frame is wood, very solid and heavy with gold and raised, carved scalloped pattern. Expensive framing. Excellent condition.

Pastel on artist’s paper by Paulémile Pissarro.  A rural scene with woman in foreground and houses and barns in the background. As usual, masterful composition. Master of pastel, signed lower left “Paulémile -  Pissarro”. COA signed by Katia Pissarro, dated June 9, 1987. Beautifully mounted with foam core matt inner cut with bevel. Pastel is mounted to inner, dark blue matt. Frame is wood with gold raised, carved pattern. Framer used plexiglass that has slight markings on it. Excellent condition.

Ballet in New York is one of Rothe’s most outstanding creations. This large, rare mezzotint is on heavy artist’s paper. Mezzotint is a very difficult process. The artist has to put the sheet of paper through the press a number of times, each time keeping the registration perfect and one time for each colour variation of that colour. I believe this piece was put through about 16 times – remarkable. Signed in the margin lower right: “G. H. Rothe”. Numbered: “140/150″ bottom left. Titled: “Ballet in New York” bottom centre. Frame is wood with black, smooth, matt finish.  Double matts set the painting off nicely – light blue and moss green with bevelled edges. Excellent condition with some discolouration on the edges from age.

Myth is one of Rothe’s most outstanding creations. It’s a very rare, Artist’s Proof, mezzotint on heavy artist’s paper. Mezzotint is a very difficult process. The artist has to put the sheet of paper through the press a number of times, each time keeping the registration perfect and one time for each colour variation of that colour. I believe this piece was put through about 16 – 20 times – remarkable. Signed in the margin lower right: “G. H. Rothe”. Numbered: “4/15 A.P.” bottom left. An artist’s proof if more valuable because the artist does all the printing. After the proofs are done, usually the pressmen take over and copy the instructions from the artist. Titled: “Myth” bottom centre. Frame is wood with dark chocolate, smooth, matt finish with a gold metal key line – very distinctive and appropriate for this mezzotint. Double matts set the painting off nicely – off-white and dusty rose with bevelled edges. Excellent condition with some discolouration from age.

“Celebration of Life” is a small version of the life-sized one at the Grand Wailea Hotel on Maui, Hawaii. Bronze, custom patinated sculpture by Kenneth Shutt. Signed and dated: ” 33/40 Shutt 91″. Ken Shutt was a resident of Hawaii for 25 years before moving back to California. He invented the white patina on this sculpture and they are produced in very limited editions – this one being number 34 of 40. On a three tier, black marble base with white flecks inherent. Perfect condition.

Three carved African female figures. Typical of hand carving from Tanzania. African hardwood, most likely  ebony. These are a group young women going about their daily chores. One of them has a child clinging to her leg. Another is with child.  Each is carrying something on their heads and each has a small sack or satchel. Please do your own research as I am not familiar with all the ins-and-outs of African carving. Very good condition. Some sign of repairs – one to the neck of one figure.  The other could be the artist filling in a knot hole. They are on small, steel plates so that they stand up properly. Excellent condition.

Five carved African figures. Label on all states: “Hand Carved Made in Tanzania”. African hardwood, most likely  ebony. These are a group of elderly tribesmen on the lookout for wild game. Each man is carrying a spear. Please do your own research as I am not familiar with all the ins-and-outs of African carving. No repairs visible. Excellent condition.

Persian Camel Bag made into a hall bench cushion. Hand knotted with hooks for tieing it down. Very old with finished woven back. These bags were used to transport items when crossing the desert.  All bags have a story. This one is in excellent condition with silk ties to attach it to the bench. It can be used as a throw on a piece of furniture or a bed. Lovely burnt orange/blue and brown  give it a warm feeling. Very good condition. $300. Size: 45″ L x 19″ wide plus the tassels and fringes.  Wt: 5 lb. 2.2 kg.

Lovely Artist’s Proof, Limited Edition. Seal: “Fine Art, D*NBA*J”. “Copyright W.J. Stacey, London, W.C. 1″. Dated: Orovida 1925.  Signed in pencil lower right “Orovida”.  Gallery monogram on label on reverse: “An Eastern Poreen” by Orovida, Artist’s Proof, Limited Edition. Frame and matting are original to the piece and period. Frame is showing it’s typical age with some marks and dints. Easily fixed.

“Peacocks”. Mixed media, gouache on paper board by Manzana Pissarro. This is an original because of the pastel textures and elements that can’t be copied. Very lovely scene of peacocks with one nosing in from out of the frame. Watercolour, pastel, gold and silver paint and gold leaf set this painting off. It is of a very high standard. Signed lower left “Manzana”. The frame is wood with gold patina with a tinge of burnt red. Textured off-white matt with painted wood inner fillet. I have a COA from the Pissarro family. Excellent condition.

Mixed media, gouache by Manzana Pissarro.  Very lovely scene of hens and roosters. Watercolour, pastel, gold and silver paint make this an outstanding custom print. Each one is done individually, so no two are the same. It is of a very high standard. Signed lower left “Manzana – Pissarro. 33/100″. The frame is wood with a hand rubbed, gold patina.  Textured off-white matt with inner bevelled edge matt. Excellent condition.

Mixed media, pencil, crayon? Delightful small piece of typical French riverside with thatched cottage, woman and ducks. Au verso “Ludovic Rodo PISSARRO 1878-1952″ Signed “L. R” lower left. Contemporary frame with champagne linen matt. Excellent condition.

“Bouquet de roses et marguerites” Oil on Canvas by Katia Pissarro, wife of Claude Pissarro. It’s quite naive and rather beautiful. Expressive brush strokes and loads of paint give it a big, natural texture. Signed” Katia Pissarro” from the painter’s pallet, lower left. Frame is modern with dark and lighter areas – quite fitting. I have two COAs and Appraisal in hand. One from Katia herself and one from Bruce A. Capra, certified Appraiser’s Guild of America. Perfect condition.

Oil on Canvas. Pablo O’Higgins. He studied under Diego Rivera in the 1930s and ’40s. Fishermen with Onlooker. Painted wooden frame with gold leaf. Matt shows natural wear and slight soiling. Painting has a nice loose brush style and is in excellent condition. Museum label on reverse “Instituto Nacional De Bellas Artes” ‘Museo Nacional De Arte Moderno”. “Oleo Sobre Tela”, 55.5 x 75 cms. Lot #22. Wonderful Mexican, ocean, rural life scene. Circa 1940.

Market in Cuautla. Colour lithograph on paper by Pablo Esteban O’Higgins 1904-1983.  That of a peasant woman vegetable seller. One of the original 250 created in 1946. The original might have been done in crayon and pastel. Signed in the margin lower right in pencil, “Pablo O’Higgins”. Appropriately framed with beige and  burgundy matts with beveled inner cut. Frame is wood with bronze/gold finish. Excellent condition. This is not an inexpensive, new print that you see on eBay – it’s a true lithograph on fine artist’s paper. Excellent condition.

Lovely gauche by San Murata. Murata is a very established, Canadian artist living just outside of Toronto. Here, he depicts a colourful, Island scene. Signed: “San Murata” lower right. San’s inimitable colour sense and style convey a truly magical spirit of place. Recently reframed in bluish metal frame. Gallery label on reverse. Excellent condition.

Radio Awards 1988 Event Poster. Float mounted, laminated on Masonite with support frame on the back to eliminate warpage. Collectors’ Item. $300. Size: 35.75″ H x 23.5″ W.

A magnificent sculpture signed and dated: “Pierre Jules Mene 1869″. This is a very famous piece and I’m told that there was an edition of 10 and no two pieces are the same. The hand finishing and detail of this work is mesmerizing. It’s against a mirror so you can see the fully finished back. The detail on the back is the same as the front – marvelous.  Solid bronze.

Oil on canvas by L. McIntyre, Canadian. Thought to be Algonquin Park or the Muskoka lakes in Ontario. Lovely late, fall scene with red leaves and a touch of snow suggesting mid October. Quite excellent brush and pallet knife techniques. Signed “L McIntyre” lower right in oil. Frame is modern and it and the matt have some wear and tear – easily replaced.

Watercolour by Thomas Mower Martin RCA 1838-1934. On artist’s board. Martin is a Canadian icon with an enormous following, with his paintings in all major galleries in Canada and worldwide. Excellent condition with natural fading. Lovely lake and trees scene with reflections. Signed and dated lower right “Mower Martin 82″ (obviously 1882). Framed in wood with gold patinated, textured frame. Very good condition

Paradox of the Trapper. A unique, one-off, original, bronze wall-mount, sculpture by the renowned, Canadian sculptor, Christopher Keene.  It portrays a trapper confronted with a life challenge for he and his horse. Extreme realism that is frightening. Much detail including showing the trapper’s glove on the ground. Did he survive? I think so.  ArtCast did the lost wax bronze process and Chris did the final detailing and the patina, leaving much of it rough, to create the remote, northern, winter, outdoor atmosphere. No edition was created. COA in hand. Excellent, original condition.

Portrait of a President. A unique, one-off, original bronze sculpture by the renowned, Canadian sculptor, Christopher Keene. This piece  was created to draw attention to President Nixon’s dark side. An American Bald Eagle protrudes from Nixon’s jowly face. It shows that the President was strangling himself. It shows his feet going in different directions and when you turn it around you see that his head is filled with snakes. Nixon’s eyes are closed suggesting that the end of his term had arrived. The bronze is supposed to be placed on a mantle with a mirror behind it so you can see into Nixon’s thinking. ArtCast did the lost wax bronze process and Chris did the final patina leaving much of it rough to amplify Nixon’s muddy language and dealings. No edition was created. Excellent, original condition. COA in hand.

The Evolution Factory. A unique, one-off, original bronze sculpture by the renowned, Canadian sculptor, Christopher Keene. This piece was created as his final exam for his Masters of Fine Art degree at the Rhode Island School of Design. It portrays a factory where beasts are creating and building “man”. It’s an assembly line and as you progress through the piece you see that the beasts are filling man’s head with garbage. They are using a crane to lift the final, heavy piece of the human skull. Keene states that this creation came from a dream that he had. ArtCast did the lost wax process and Chris did the assembly and finish work and the final patina leaving much of it rough to create the macabre atmosphere of the factory. No edition was created. Signed and dated front lower right: “Keene ’74″. Excellent, original condition. COA in hand. $9,000. Size: 26″ L x 7″ W x 15″ H. Wt: 33 lb. 15 kg.

Original etching by Louis Icart. Limited edition of 25. COA in pocket on the back. Frame is walnut. Double matted with bevelled edges. Perfect condition.

Unique, rare, bronze sculpture by Louis Icart, 1888-1950. “Le Chat qui Dort”. The cat that sleeps. Typical of his mildly erotic and amusing work. It is created by the lost wax technique. The piece has the title and signature and the foundry stamp. Foundry being “Edition Paris” In the centre of their seal is their logo. The title is on the front. The signature “Louis Icart” is bottom right side. Excellent work.  There is no edition number whatsoever so this a unique, one-off sculpture. I have a COA from Nathan Daniel Isen of Philadelphia, PA where he states that this is a “Unique proof, conceived before final edition” and in excellent condition.

Original etching by Louis Icart called Vitesse (Speed). “Copyright 1933 by L. Icart Sty. N.Y.” This is the real thing – not a recent reproduction. It has the embossed stamp of L. I. Paris bottom left corner in the margin. Signed “Louis Icart” in pencil lower right in the margin. Frame is wood with inside edge of gold. Single matt. Some bleaching due to light over the years but actual art is in excellent condition and colour. Could be re-matted to improve presentation.

Impressionist Mediterranean harbour scene. Oil on panel.  Signed: “J. Harmon” lower right and inscribed. Much writing au verso in French with date, 1925. Beautifully and expertly painted. Excellent condition.

“Sheep”. Large oil on canvas by J.L. Gingot. Signed lower left “J. L. Gingot, Paris”. Sheep in protective woods.  Wonderful work with nice composition. Frame is magnificent and in perfect condition for its age. Carved wood with gold leaf. Canvas in excellent condition.  Label on the back as shown. Old canvas Circa: 1900. Turn of the Century.

100 Year Commemorative Poster “Enzo Ferrari 1898-1998″. Ferrari F355 Challenge race at Maranello, Italy, the race course owned by the factory. July 17,18,19, 1998. The winner won the ” 1º Enzo Ferrari Trofeo”. Float mounted on masonite with a support frame on the back so it won’t warp.

“La femme tenant un voile”. Woman Holding Veil. From the series “Venus aux fourrures suite”. One of 5 erotic lithographs I have, of a rare series of 18.  Publisher: Argillet, Paris, 1968. All 5 are Artist’s Proofs “E A” from the original series. Original engraving, hand coloured. Reference: AF 68-6(M) ML 362.The hand made Japon paper is spun or rag woven and is embossed flat where the image is. All are Artist’s Proofs from the original series. Dali, himself, is in this picture at the bottom.  The paper is spun or rag woven and is embossed flat where the image is. The edges have a slight rag edge. An embossed “Dali” signature seal is in the margin, for authenticity, bottom right. It’s also signed “Dali” in pencil in the margin bottom centre.  The catalog reference numbers from the official Salvador Dali experts are as follows: Albert Field Catalog page 40, #68-6C, Michler Lopsinger Catalog page 177-78, #358. Full linen matting. Frame is wood with motley, gold finish. There is one tiny missing chip from the border of the frame. Excellent condition. Very rare.

“Les Tete”. From the series “Venus aux fourrures suite”. One of 5 erotic lithographs I have, of a rare series of 18.  Publisher: Argillet, Paris, 1968. All 5 are Artist’s Proofs “E A” from the original series. Original engraving, hand coloured. Reference: AF 68-6(M) ML 362.The hand made Japon paper is spun or rag woven and is embossed flat where the image is.  All are Artist’s Proofs from the original series. The paper is spun or rag woven and is embossed flat where the image is. The edges have a slight rag edge. An embossed “Dali” signature seal is in the margin, for authenticity, bottom right. It’s also signed “Dali” in pencil in the margin bottom centre right. The catalog reference numbers from the official Salvador Dali experts are as follows: Albert Field Catalog page 40, #68-6O; Michler Lopsinger Catalog page 177-78, #369. Full linen matting. Frame is wood with motley, gold finish.  Excellent condition. Very rare.

“La femme a cheval”. “Woman on Horseback”. From the series “Venus aux fourrures suite”. One of 5 erotic lithographs I have, of a rare series of 18. Publisher: Argillet, Paris, 1968. All 5 are Artist’s Proofs “E A” from the original series. Original engraving, hand coloured. Reference: AF 68-6(M) ML 362.The hand made Japon paper is spun or rag woven and is embossed flat where the image is. All are Artist’s Proofs from the original series. Dali, himself, is in this picture at the bottom.  The paper is spun or rag woven and is embossed flat where the image is. The edges have a slight rag edge. An embossed “Dali” signature seal is in the margin, for authenticity, bottom right. It’s also signed “Dali” in pencil in the margin bottom centre right. Full linen matting. Frame is wood with motley, gold finish. Excellent condition. Very rare.

“Les aigrettes”. “The Brushes”. From the series “Venus aux fourrures suite”. One of 5 erotic lithographs I have, of a rare series of 18.  Publisher: Argillet, Paris, 1968. All 5 are Artist’s Proofs “E A” from the original series. Original engraving, hand coloured. Reference: AF 68-6(M) ML 362.The hand made Japon paper is spun or rag woven and is embossed flat where the image is. All are Artist’s Proofs from the original series. Dali, himself, is in this picture at the bottom.  The paper is spun or rag woven and is embossed flat where the image is. The edges have a slight rag edge. An embossed “Dali” signature seal is in the margin, for authenticity, bottom right. It’s also signed “Dali” in pencil in the margin bottom centre right. Full linen matting. Frame is wood with motley, gold finish. There are a couple of small pieces missing from the border of the frame and normal wear and tear.  Excellent condition. Very rare. $7,600. Frame size: 21″ H x 16.75″ W. Lithograph size: 15″ H x 11″ W. Wt: 3 lb. 1.6 kg.

This is one of Sergio Bustamante’s best paper maché toadstools. One of three in a set. All with green borders and blue sky. It has fabulous design with all living things in harmony around the circumference. hand painted, of course by Sergio. This is an original piece and is not a numbered item from a limited edition. It is varnished for protection. This is a one-off item. Signed: “Sergio Bustamante” in black ink on the edge. Perfect condition with no blemishes.

A very nice Sergio Bustamante paper maché toadstool. One of three in a set. All with green borders and blue sky. It has good design with all living things in harmony around the circumference. Hand painted, probably by Sergio. It seems that this is an original piece and is not a numbered item from a limited edition. It is varnished for protection. Not signed but definitely Sergio. Excellent condition with a couple of very minor marks.

This is one of Sergio Bustamante’s large paper maché, painted ostrich eggs. Motley green and ochre background with dull blue sky. Some fading with age. It has fabulous design with all living things in harmony around the circumference. Hand painted, of course by Sergio. This could be an early piece and is not a numbered item from a limited edition. It is varnished for protection. This is a one-off item. Signed: “Sergio Bustamante” in black ink. C. 1970. Perfect condition with no blemishes.

This is one of Sergio Bustamante’s medium-sized paper maché, painted ostrich eggs. Motley green and ochre background with dull blue sky. Some fading with age. It has fabulous design with all living things in harmony around the circumference. Hand painted, of course by Sergio. This could be an early piece and is not a numbered item from a limited edition. It is varnished for protection. This is a one-off item. Signed: “Sergio Bustamante” in black ink. C. 1970. Perfect condition with no blemishes.