Rare! Antique Victorian Painting, Original Kate Greenaway Porcelain Hand-Painted Plate in Original Velvet Frame c.1900 This is a very rare opportunity to own an original work of art by the famous artist, Kate Greenaway. This is a very sweet, detailed, and hand-painted antique Victorian plate by Kate Greenaway, a highly respected artist of the Victorian era. The picture features a little girl with a charming face, a Victorian hat, and period clothing. This painting has beautiful, bright, vibrant colors and the details are crisp. The painting is housed in the original frame. The front is blue velvet fabric over wood and the backing is leather with an original wire stand. This beautiful framed plate can be displayed on a table top or hung on a wall. The painting is in excellent original condition. The frame is also in excellent original condition, but with age-appropriate wear to the blue velvet. Circa 1900.
Circa: 1900
Condition: Excellent Original Condition
Size: Frame Measurements: 4 ¼” x 4 ¼” / Painting Measurements: Diameter: 2 ½”
 

Rare! Antique Victorian Painting, Original Kate Greenaway Porcelain Hand-Painted Plate in Original Mohair Frame c.1900 This is a very rare opportunity to own an original work of art by the famous artist, Kate Greenaway. This is a charming, beautifully detailed, hand-painted antique Victorian plate by Kate Greenaway, a highly respected artist of the Victorian era. The painting features two charming young children playing a fun game of jacks while sitting atop a brick wall. The scenery is elaborate and the children’s clothing is colorful and exquisitely detailed. In addition, the details of this painting are crisp, bright, and vibrant. Framing this gorgeous picture is a wide banding of beautiful, deep burgundy color mohair. The painting is in excellent original condition, but the mohair on the frame shows wear. (see photos) The back of this wonderful plate has the original Kate Greenaway paper label. The label reads, "Copyright of Miss Kate Greenaway; Royalty Paid By Henry Dreydel & Co.; London". Circa 1900.
Circa: 1900
Condition: Nice Cond w Age-Appropriate Wear
Size: Frame Measurements: Diameter: 5 ½” / Painting Measurements: Diameter: 3 ¾”
Manufacturer: Copyright of Miss Kate Greenaway; Royalty Paid By Henry Dreydel & Co.; London  

Romantic Couple Kissing & Embracing Each Other “Fare Thee Well” Lg Fascinating Oil Painting on Canvas / Artist: Kim This is a large, captivating, and intriguing oil painting on canvas of a couple embracing / dancing / kissing. It is titled, "Fare Thee Well", signed by the artist in the lower right hand corner, "Kim". It is also titled on the back. The lines and movement are very appealing with delightful colors. Original wood and metal frame. The painting, matting, and frame are in excellent original condition. Circa 1960’s.
Circa: 1960's
Condition: Excellent Original Condition
Size: Frame Measurements: Height – 47” Width – 19” / Painting Measurements: Height – 42” Width – 14”
 

Tranquil Peaceful Scene of Mother & Baby Swan in Lake w/ Water Lilies, Lg Antique Oil Painting / Artist: Amy Lawrence This is a large and lovely antique oil painting on board of a beautiful mother swan and her baby swan swimming among the lily pads. Bright, vibrant colors. Signed by the artist, "Amy Lawrence". - (hard to make out signature) The original, shapely wood frame is solid mahogany with decorative carving and openwork. It’s a very handsome, stunning frame and very complimentary to the picture. Old glass. This piece is in excellent original condition except, missing paper backing and has new hanger. Circa 1930’s.
Circa: 1930's
Condition: Excellent Original Condition
Size: Frame Measurements: Height – 29 ¾” Width – 37 ¾” Depth – 1 ½"
 

Silly Pug Dog Smoking Pipe 'Pas De Tabac' Mixed Media Antique Watercolor & Oil Painting / Listed Artist: Charles Alfred Meurer This is a whimsical antique painting by famous listed artist, Charles Alfred Meurer (1865-1955). This charming work of art features a dog smoking a pipe. This is a combination watercolor and oil paints. It is titled, "Pas De Tabac" and signed, "CAM" at the bottom. The original wood frame is very complimentary and retains a wonderful old patina. Original glass, paper backing, and hanger. Circa 1910.

*** I've included below, some interesting information about this famous listed artist, CHARLES ALFRED MEURER:

"Born in Germany of American parents, Charles Meurer became the last living link to the heyday of the trompe l'oeil painting style. He settled in Terrace Park, Ohio, a suburb of Cincinnati, and maintained a studio there for many years. He continued to paint after both of his legs were amputated, asserting that he still had his brushes and his spirit. Many of his trompe l'oeil works have reproductions of money, and he has also done painting with hunting motifs that are similar to work by Michael Harnett, the man credited with founding the trompe l'oeil style in America.

Meurer was raised in Clarksville, Tennessee. In his youth as a beginning artist, he was commissioned by Adolph Ochs, editor of the Chattanooga Times newspaper to paint a still life incorporating the front page of the paper with a figure surrounded by books and other objects of editorial wisdom. Meurer succeeded and used this theme in many subsequent paintings.

This mode of still life painting was later described as editorial-sanctum still life, something that emphasizes with appropriate objects authority (books), industry (pen and inkwell) and respectability (money). Many journalism offices today have paintings or copies of them with that motif.

Meurer studied art with Frank Duveneck in Cincinnati and then went to Paris and Lyon for further study in France. In 1886, according to his telling, he was converted to trompe l'oeil painting when he saw the work of Michael Harnett at the Cincinnati Industrial Exposition of 1886. He also recalled seeing rack pictures of John Frederick Peto in Cincinnati art galleries in the 1890s."

~ This Bio was cited from the following website: AskArt.com
Circa: 1910
Condition: Excellent Original Condition
Size: Diameter of Frame: 5 ¼”
 

A Whimsical Antique Watercolor - Several Children w/ Baby Frolicking & Joining Hands in ‘The Circle of Life’ This is a delightful, inspirational, and very whimsical antique watercolor featuring several happy adorable children and a young baby frolicking in a field. The scene captures the children (3 girls, 3 boys, and a baby) all holding hands in a large circle, which to many people represents, ‘The Circle of Life", although it is not titled that. The beautiful colors in this picture are of soft muted pastels. The artist really captured the feeling and emotion of this scene, as the details throughout are nicely done. Check out the expression on the little boy’s face with the straw hat…so charming! This watercolor is in excellent original condition, except for a very tiny dark spot in the upper left corner. This piece is in its original fancy molded wood frame which retains the original gold finish. The frame is in excellent original condition. Original glass. New wire hanger. Circa 1920’s.
Circa: 1920's
Condition: Excellent Original Condition
Size: Frame Measurements: Height - 7 ¾” Width - 9 ¾”
 

Pair of Diamond-Shaped Fantasy-Like Landscape Oil Paintings on Glass, Beautiful Nature Scenes w/ Deer / Artist: Ralph Kaufman This is a stunning and unique pair of nature scene oil paintings on glass. They are signed on the front glass by the artist, "Ralph Kaufman" and dated, "1987" and "1988". Both paintings have striking and impressive views with wonderful depth and details. The colors are very rich and vibrant. Lush greenery, mountains, and rushing waters are quite vivid and beautiful. These paintings are both in excellent original condition and retain their original natural wood frames that are also in excellent original condition. Original paper backings and original metal hangers. Both backs have their original paper labels with the artists name as well as his signature. These unique contemporary paintings are sure to be a focal point in any room. Circa 1987 & 1988.
Circa: 1987 & 1988
Condition: Excellent Original Condition
Size: Both Frames Measure: 14 ¼” x 14 ¼”
 

Whimsical Scene of Beautiful Yg Lady Dancing w/ an Angel, Antique Victorian Watercolor / Artist: Mrs R.O. Kohler C. This is a charming and delightful hand-done antique Victorian watercolor, signed by the artist with their initials, "J.H." or "H.J." The initials are interlocking and on top of one another so it’s difficult to make out which initial is of the first and last name. The whimsical scene features a beautiful young lady dancing with a sweet little angel. Both have endearing faces and their playful movement is captivating. The soft pastel colors and lovely details are very appealing. The watercolor is especially desirable in its complimentary, original, oval wood frame. The frame is decorated with a delicately applied metal floral design at the top. There is a tiny bit of this missing. The frame retains its original gold finish, original glass, wire hanger, and original black paper backing with its original label from the frame shop in Philadelphia where this piece was originally sold. Also on the back of the paper backing is a signature which reads, "Mrs. R.O. Kohler C…". (Catstanzha?) (cannot make out her last name - see photo) The watercolor and frame are in excellent original condition, except for the bit of floral decoration I mentioned earlier. This is an enchanting original work of art….A hard to find inspirational Victorian piece. Circa 1880’s.
Circa: 1880's
Condition: Excellent Original Condition
Size: Frame Measurements: Height - 13 ¼” Width - 11”