SAUL BAIZERMAN (1889-1957) SIGNED BRONZE PORTRAIT OF A YOUNG GIRL. E. O. HOPPÉ CONNECTION Very possibly a likeness of the daughter of the famous portrait and ballet photographer E. O. Hoppé (1878 – 1972). Hoppé was the founder and owner of the Dorien Leigh Gallery, Millais House, London, where Baizerman held his first European solo exhibition in 1924. Image #7 shows Muriel Hoppé, circa 1926.
The bronze has a very dark brown to black patina and is in excellent condition; the wooden stand has very light age and use wear. Signed to the reverse "S. Baizerman". Family owned from inception, the provenance and ownership credentials of this bronze are genuine and guaranteed.
Measurements:
Height (excluding wooden block stand): 10½in/26.5cm
Shoulder width: 7¼in/18.5cm
Profile: 6in/15cm
Wooden stand: 7¾in/18.5cm high.
SAUL BAIZERMAN WORK IN MUSEUMS & PUBLIC ART GALLERIES:
The Getty Museum, Los Angeles California
Smithsonian Museum of American Art, WA
Smithsonian Institution, Hirshhorn Museum and Sculpture Garden, Washington DC
Walker Art Center, Minnesota
University of Nebraska-Lincoln Sheldon Memorial Art Gallery, Lincoln Nebraska
San Diego Museum of Art, California
Whitney Museum of American Art, New York
University of North Carolina, Weatherspoon Art Gallery, Greensboro North Carolina
Pennsylvania Academy of Fine Arts, Philadelphia
Zabriskie Gallery, New York
University of Minnesota, Frederick R. Whitman Museum, Minneapolis
Cornell University, The Herbert F. Johnson Museum of Art, Ithaca, New York
Williams Companies, Tulsa, Oklahoma
Art Commission of the City of New York
Other works in private ownership
 

POSSIBLY HIROSHIGE (1797-1858) JAPANESE WOOD BLOCK PRINT A fine polychrome print, possibly by the celebrated Japanese landscape artist Hiroshige, and one of the master's "53 Stations of the Tokaido Road: Hadogaya". CONDITION: fold to the centre, possible slight colour loss, laid down on acid free paper - if you have any questions about this item, contact me. Seller operates a 100% purchase price purchase price money back returns policy if not completely satisfied. This is a genuine and original print; 14in/35.6cm x 9in/22.9cm.  

KUNICHIKA (1786-1864) JAPANESE WOOD BLOCK PRINT A fine wood block print by master Japanese artist Kunichika. The work shows bust portraits of two famous Kabuki actors, the upper image enhanced by a red stripe with stylised vegetal and bird designs, the lower by a green stripe with emblematic designs. CONDITION: good, minor wear, possible minor colour loss - if you have any questions about this item, contact me. Seller operates a 100% purchase price purchase price money back returns policy if not completely satisfied. This is a genuine, original print, possibly c.1880. 14½in/36.8cm x 9¾in/24.8cm.  

1821 MATHEW DUBOURG HAND COLOURED ROYALTY ENGRAVING A lively and colourful original engraving entitled, "Arrival at Brandenburgh House of the Watermen With an Address to the Queen [Caroline] on the 3rd October 1820". In 1795, the Regent and future King, George IV, had married Caroline of Brunswick. The marriage was far from happy, and during the Regency Caroline lived in Italy. On the accession of George IV she hastened to England to claim the honors due to herself as Queen. However, at the King's request, Prime Minister, Lord Liverpool, introduced a "Pains and Penalties" bill in the House of Lords, to deprive Caroline of her rank and to dissolve the marriage. After a long trial the bill was abandoned to the great joy of the people, who were all on Caroline's side and pitied her for her misfortunes. Parliament afterwards granted the Queen an annuity of £50,000. At the King's Coronation in July 1821, she tried to force her way into Westminster Abbey, but was refused admittance and died, broken hearted, nineteen days later. The engraving shows a festive atmosphere alive with flag decorated boats full of elegantly dressed men and women. They are making their way to cheer the Queen, who can be seen on the balcony of Brandenburgh house. Middle right is a huge Watermen's barge crowded with dignitaries. CONDITION: Some yellowing to the paper and light foxing; colour strong and not faded, detail very good - if you have any questions, contact me. This is a Proof Impression engraved by Mathew Dubourg and published by R. Bower, 74 Pall Mall, London on the 1st of October 1821. Image size a little over 10¾in/27.5cm x a little under 14½in/36.5cm. See the other excellent scene from this series on offer entitled, "The Queen Returning from the House of Lords".  

1821 MATHEW DUBOURG HAND COLOURED ROYALTY ENGRAVING #2 A lively and colourful original engraving entitled, "The Queen [Caroline]Returning from the House of Lords". In 1795, the Regent and future King, George IV, had married Caroline of Brunswick. The marriage was far from happy, and during the Regency Caroline lived in Italy. On the accession of George IV she hastened to England to claim the honours due to herself as Queen. However, at the King's request, Prime Minister, Lord Liverpool, introduced a "Pains and Penalties" bill in the House of Lords, to deprive Caroline of her rank and to dissolve the marriage. After a long trial the bill was abandoned to the great joy of the people, who were all on the Queen's side and pitied her for her misfortunes. Parliament afterwards granted Caroline an annuity of £50,000. At the King's Coronation in July 1821, she tried to force her way into Westminster Abbey, but was refused admittance and died, broken hearted, nineteen days later. The engraving shows the triumphant day when the "Penalties" bill was finally quashed. Caroline sits in an open carriage drawn by a team of six horses; she is accompanied by Ladies-in-Waiting and footmen. In the foreground, an enthusiastic crowd greets Her Majesty watched by alert cavalry officers; in the background, an honour guard stands to attention. In the distance are further crowds and mounted officers. CONDITION: Some yellowing to the paper and light foxing; colour strong and not faded, detail very good - if you have any questions, contact me. This is a Proof Impression engraved by Mathew Dubourg and published by R. Bower, 74 Pall Mall, London on the 1st of October 1821. Image size a little over 10´in/27.5cm x a little under14½in/36.5cm. See the other excellent scene from this series on offer entitled, "Address to the Queen by the Watermen, 3rd October 1820."  

A 1970s ORGANIC BRONZE SCULPTURE BY MICHAEL ALBRECHT An arresting and inspiring bronze sculpture by Michael Albrecht, a leading West Country jewellery designer, artist and teacher in the 1970s. Created through the lost wax method and inspired by natural organic shapes, the piece is formed as two unequal halves thrusting upwards, cleverly joined with fine thread like braces. Central to the work is the seemingly porous apeture that appears alive with water droplets - the effect created through the use of clear glass beads of varying sizes. The surface of the sculpture is reminiscent of weathered rock and lichen covered stone and is handled with a cold painted wash in deep gold tones. The piece is mounted on a square base plate and comes with a heavy Cornish slate stand. The work was obtained directly from the artist in the 1970s and has never been offered before. Two other fine bropnze sculptures from Michael Albrecht also available. 27in/68.6cm high.  

1970s ABSTRACT BRONZE SCULPTURE BY MICHAEL ALBRECHT A striking and mystical bronze sculpture by Michael Albrecht, a leading West Country jewellery designer, artist and teacher in the 1970s. Created through the lost wax method the piece is inspired by natural organic shapes, fungi in particular. Central to the work is the bulbous organic form with its thought inviting caverns. Supported on a tapering arm and topped with a rugged spire, the surface of the sculpture is reminiscent of weathered smooth stone and lichen covered rock; the bronze skin is handled with a cold painted wash in deep gold tones. The piece is mounted on a cleverly pitted, off-rectangular base plate and comes with a heavy Cornish slate stand. The work was obtained directly from the artist in the 1970s and has never been offered before. 28in/71cm high.