Portrait of a Lady in a green shirt , Thomas Martine Ronaldson 1881-1942 |
| signed and dated '1928'
oil on canvas
25 x 20 in.
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Portrait of a Lady in a Green Dress, Mink and Bonnet by John Raphael Smith 1752-1812 |
| pastel on paper laid down on canvas
11 x 10 in.
PROVENANCE : Monsieur Ernest Leggalt, Paris
John Raphael Smith (1752 - March 2, 1812), was an English painter and mezzotint engraver, a son of Thomas Smith of Derby, the landscape painter.
He was apprenticed to a linen-draper in Derby, and afterwards pursued the same business in London, adding to his income by producing miniatures. He then turned to engraving and executed his plate of the "Public Ledger," which had great popularity, and was followed by his mezzotints of "Edwin the Minstrel" (a portrait of Thomas Haden), after Wright of Derby, and "Mercury Inventing the Lyre," after Barry.
He reproduced some forty works of Reynolds, some of which ranked among the masterpieces of mezzotint, and he was appointed engraver to the Prince of Wales. Adding to his artistic pursuits an extensive connexion as a print-dealer and publisher, he would soon have acquired wealth had it not been for his dissipated habits. He was a boon companion of George Morland, whose figure-pieces he excellently mezzotinted.
He painted subject-pictures such as the "Unsuspecting Maid," "Inattention" and the "Moralist," exhibiting in the Royal Academy from 1779 to 1790. Upon the decline of his business as a printseller he made a tour through the north and midland counties of England, producing much hasty and indifferent work, and settled in Doncaster, where he died.
As a mezzotint engraver Smith occupies the very highest rank. His prints are delicate, excellent in drawing and finely expressive of colour. His small full-lengths in crayons and his portraits of Fox, Horne Tooke, Sir Francis Burdett and the group of the duke of Devonshire and family support his claims as a successful draughtsman and painter. He had a very thorough knowledge of the principles and history of art, and was a brilliant conversationalist.
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Circa 1815, stunning Regency period mahogany breakfront side cabinet with green marble top. |
| C1815 English Regency period superb mahogany breakfront side cabinet with green marble top over cupboard base.
The top is beautifully grained green marble in breakfront form over a breakfront cupboard base having three brass inlaid drawers over doors with brass grilles over pleated pale silk fabric. There are two adjustable shelves to each of the three sections of the interior.
The middle section is accented with pillars and brass capitals. It is truly a classic piece.
An elegant and useful piece of furniture, suitable for use as a server, chiffonier, sideboard, or bookcase, with proportions to fit any room.
This also makes a fabulous drinks cabinet!
Size-54.5 inches long, by 15 inches deep, by 34.5 inches high.
Wonderful craftsmanship, colour, and patination, and with original keys.
In very good condition.
An elegant and stunning piece which would complement any decor.
ON HOLD |
Carved Oak Side Table |
| Good quality twist leg carved oak green man table in excellent condition
size 77cm wide x 44cm deep x 79cm high
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c.1880 PALE GREEN OPALINE BALL SCENT PERFUME BOTTLE |
| NEW. A charming green opaline scent bottle, with a glass stopper, hinged brass lid, and suspensory chain. The body has a leaf and scrollwork pierced brass shoulder mount. Condition: small bump to the back of the lid; hinge play but good fit when closed; tiny nibble to the rim edge; no cracks, hairlines or bruising - if you have any questions about this item, contact me. Seller operates a 100% purchase price money back returns policy if not completely satisfied. Circa 1880, probably French. A little under 1¾in/4.4cm high. |
Antique Wedgwood Green Majolica Cabbage Leaf Plate |
| This is a very attractive Wedgwood Majolica Plate.
Approximately just under 8" wide.
In excellent overall condition with no chips, cracks or restoration, there is the odd area of light crazing.
If you have any queries feel free to contact us.
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Antique Wedgwood Green Majolica Cabbage Leaf Plate |
| This is a very attractive Wedgwood Majolica Plate.
Approximately just under 8" wide.
In excellent overall condition with no chips, cracks or restoration.
If you have any queries feel free to contact us.
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Rare Green Ruskin Art Deco Art Pottery Lustre Vase 9.5" |
| This is a very tall and elegant Ruskin Pottery Vase dating to early part of the twentieth century.
The vase has a fantastic bright green colour.
A tall and impressive piece at approximately 9 1/2" in height.
In very good overall condition and displays wonderfully, there is an extremely fine hairline / or scratch about half way down the vase, this is very very difficult to find and it depends on the light as to whether it can be seen even on very close inspection. Most sellers would describe this piece as perfect.
A very attractive and highly sought after piece of Ruskin.
If you have any queries feel free to contact us. |
Early 20th century leather club fender. |
| Early 20th century club fender, in button back green leather. Bought recently from a house in Ashburton, Devon. Excellent colour and condition. |
1930s DECO GREEN & BLACK DIAMOND SCENT PERFUME BOTTLE |
| NEW. An excellent Deco, sea green dressing table bottle, with a facet cut ball stopper. The bottle has an eight sided panel cut neck, step cut shoulders, convex upper section panels and concave lower section panels. The corners are cut with bold diamond shapes enamelled in black. Condition: light age and use wear; no damage found - if you have any questions about this item, contact me. Seller operates a 100% purchase price money back returns policy if not completely satisfied. 1930s, probably Czechoslovakian. 5in/12.7cm high. |
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