15th century Tempera on panel

A devotional scene depicting the Virgin Mary on her deathbed, surrounded by the Apostles in solemn vigil. The composition reflects a transition from Gothic tradition—evident in the gilded halos—to early Renaissance naturalism in the expressive, individualized figures.

This evocative devotional panel portrays The Dormition of the Virgin, the sacred moment marking the earthly passing of the Virgin Mary, rendered with solemn dignity and intimate human emotion.

At the center, the Virgin reclines peacefully upon her bier, her pale, serene visage embodying both resignation and spiritual transcendence. Draped in deep crimson, her form creates a striking visual anchor within the composition, contrasting against the surrounding figures. A tapering candle in the foreground—its flame delicately rendered—serves as a poignant symbol of mortality and the passage from earthly life to eternal rest.

Encircling her are the apostles, gathered in close, almost claustrophobic proximity, their overlapping halos forming a rhythmic golden arc across the upper register. Each figure is imbued with individualized expression: some bow in quiet contemplation, others lean inward with visible grief, while one figure—traditionally identified as Saint Peter—appears absorbed in reading sacred rites, underscoring the liturgical solemnity of the scene.

The composition is intentionally compressed, heightening the emotional intensity and directing the viewer’s focus toward the Virgin’s final repose. The stylized halos, rendered in luminous gold tones, and the rich palette of deep reds, blacks, and ochres reflect the enduring influence of late medieval devotional painting, while the subtle modeling of faces suggests an emerging Renaissance sensibility.

Rather than depicting the triumphant ascent of the Assumption, this work captures the more intimate and human moment of transition—the quiet threshold between life and eternity—inviting contemplation on mortality, faith, and divine grace.

A LARGE FLORAL STILL LIFE IN GILTWOOD FRAME
Signed B. Wood

Vibrant oil on canvas depicting an abundant arrangement of roses, peonies, and morning glories in a classical vase atop a stone table. The composition is rich with color, shadow, and botanical detail. Set in a deeply carved giltwood frame with scrolling acanthus and shellwork.

A Vibrant and colorful Oil in Canvas depicting a group of musicians by Ukrainian artist Roman Zuzuk, framed in a wonderful gilded frame and signed by the artist. Circa 1990

A Vibrant and colorful Oil in Canvas depicting a musician by Ukrainian artist Roman Zuzuk, framed in a wonderful, gilded frame and signed by the artist.  Circa 1990

Late 19th Century Rocky coastal Seascape Oil on Canvas signed lower left: Bickerstaff

George Sanders Bickerstaff (California, Arkansas, 1893 – 1954) Landscape painter. Born in Marianna, Arkansas on April 12, 1893. Bickerstaff was a self-taught artist except for a brief period at the Art Institute of Chicago. He led a peripatetic existence before moving to California in 1922.

Wonderful Acrylic and Oil on canvas Painting signed by Uruguayan Artist Libertad Gomez, dated 1983. Framed in gilded yellow frame, titled: “Sortilegio” which means “Spell” in Spanish. 

Intriguing painted mask by Mexican artist David Alfaro Siqueiros, signed by the artist, dated 1975; framed in a wonderful gilded frame. 

A magnificent 19th Century oil painting of ships at sea, on a beautiful hand carved gilded frame.

A 19th Century Set of eight French Lithographs, Scenes of Egyptian Architectural Sites.

A Playful 18th Century Oil on Canvas of Five Putti frolicking in a verdant mountain setting

A Magnificent 18th Century Oil painting of the Venetian Lagoon

An Italian 19th Century Signed Oil on Canvas by G.B. TORRIGLIA (1858 – 1937), the Genovese genre artist renowned for his realistic depictions of interior scenes featuring Italian peasant families, this being a superb example of his work, lovingly depicting the newborn, mother and grandparents in a sanguine cottage setting 

Jiang Jiazhong, Yi Girl 

Embarkation of An Ocean Liner, Anonymous

“Edge of the Woods”  10×14 oil on canvas board landscape by William Keith (1838-1911) in a carved giltwood frame

An 18th Century Russian Icon portraying scenes from the life and crucifixion of Christ, tempera on wood with gilding and accented with diminutive and unusual inset bronze iconic panels that can be folded out for viewing and contemplation

A Wonderfully Naive 18th Century American Folk Art Oil on Canvas of a young boy standing in a red coat and holding a hoop and a stick, used in the popular 18th c. child’s game of “trundling,” where the hoop is rolled along the ground using the stick in order to keep the hoop upright for long periods of time, or to do various tricks; although unsigned the painting is beautifully rendered,  fresh, immaculate, clearly conceived, and whimsical (note the small rosebush in the lower right hand corner with a singular and perfect red rose bloom, representing that he was an only child and dearly loved by his family.) The painting is now presented in a later solid maple frame

A Pair of 19th Century Italian Oil on Canvas Wall Hangings depicting trophies of musical instruments and scores, ribbons and laurel wreaths, on a slate ground surrounded by an ochre decorative Greek key pattern and “framed” border

An 18th Century Dutch Oil on Canvas Floral Still Life, in a carved giltwood frame depicting roses, peonies and peaches in varying tones of red, pink and white

An 18th Century Italian Oil on Canvas, Entitled “Misteriosa Fanciulla,” unsigned and portraying a woman of means, with a wry smile reminiscent of the Mona Lisa, bejeweled and carrying a basket of freshly picked flowers from her garden and presented in a carved giltwood frame

An 18th Century Still Life Oil On Canvas Painting of assorted fruits sitting on a solid walnut table in a giltwood frame.

A Pair of Diminutive 18th Century Italian Oil on Canvas Paintings depicting scenes of whimsical putti amidst a vast landscape, now mounted in ornately carved giltwood frames

An 18th Century Greek Icon Oil on Panel depicting the Intercession of the Holy Virgin in 911 A.D. in the Byzantine Church of Blachernae, the Mother of God flanked by Jesus and God the Father with a dove symbolizing The Holy Spirit hovering above. In the Intercession miracle, Mary prayed and her veil stretched to cover the entire congregation

A 19th Century Italian Set of 4 Etchings of Theatrical Opera Characters from Bianca e Fernando by Vincenzo Bellini

A Set of Three 19th Century English Sepia Prints marked Richard Earlom (1743-1822), Etchings and Roulettes, Mezzotint, after drawings by Claude Lorrain (Claude Gelee), numbers 71, 73, and 85, from the Original Collection of the Duke of Devonshire, 1776, published by John Boydell
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An 18th Century Italian Oil on Canvas, a superb unsigned copy of the 17th Century Spanish masterpiece St. Thomas of Villanova Giving Alms by Bartolome Esteban Murillo depicting the Augustinian Salamanca Friar known as Thomas of the Poor, who became Archbishop of Granada and was canonized as a saint on Nov. 1, 1658

A Palazzo-Scaled 17th Century Old Master Oil on Canvas of a Pastoral Scene, unsigned, depicting a shepherd in a mountainous and lush landscape tending to his flock of sheep, horse and cattle

A Pair of of 19th Century English Oil on Canvas Landscape Paintings signed George Haller and presented in giltwood frames

An Unsigned 18th Century Oil on Canvas, quite likely to be that of the English Baroque composer George Frideric Handel; cf the full portrait by Jan van der Banck (d.1739 Dutch)

An Allegorical Pair of 18th Century Grisaille Oil on Canvas Panels, one of a contented sleeping wood nymph asking not to be disturbed and the other of a muse counseling vigilance (listening and observation, as represented by the bell and oil lamp) to avoid being disturbed, presented in silvered later frames

A 19th Century Oil on Canvas depicting an English Landscape, signed David Bates, 1881 and presented in a giltwood frame

A Mid-19th Century English Oil on Canvas Landscape entitled Day on Loch Torridon depicting a sportsman in full Scottish regalia along with his two daughters and surrounded by their dogs and other animals, signed in the lower right hand corner “TW 1849” and most likely the work of Thomas Woodward, (1801-1852), cf. Horses Surprised by Wolves 1842, Tate Gallery London. Woodward was employed as an animal painter to Queen Victoria but also produced landscapes and historical subjects