Hazel Ware mid century painting Temple of Juno fantasy

 

This fabulous surrealist dreamscape that seems to depict (as best I can tell) a version of The Temple of Juno at Agrigento, Sicily. The scene is populated by various little figures recreationally, enjoying themselves on an mountain topped with ruins.
The oil painting is signed by Hazel Ware, an artist and designer, who gained fame designing handkerchiefs with whimsical puppies and kittens on them in the 1950s. She can for instance, be seen in the book Handkerchiefs:volume two, a collectors guide, identification and values. By Barbara Guggenheim in Helene Guarnaccia.
I don’t know if this painting was painted while she was studying or after she became a fabulous handkerchief designer, but its modernist feel is most likely from the postwar era. It is painted on some type of board, not canvas.
CONDITION —
The painting really needs to be cleaned!
Most likely from cigarette smoke, the yellowing is most noticeable in the clouds. The linen edging that surrounds the painting, has yellowed and needs to be replaced. The outside frame could stand to be touched up.
Perfect work for an intermediate restorer, as the paint is not lifting or cracking just very dirty.
The painting is priced with condition in mind. 

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Homestead in Early Spring Oil on Canvas by Girard 1973

 

Lovely oil painting of a family farm in what appears to be early spring.  It is approx 17" long and 13" tall, signed and dated by the artist, Girard. This artist places their signature quite uniquely. The painting features a family farm with windmill and water tank surrounded by a yellow, grassy grain field and flowers. A pond with primitive fence completes the canvas.  Girard created several works with this homestead theme in the early 70's. I believe this is the nicest one. Very talented painter and a very intricate work.  It will provide any room with a cheery splash of color. Nice early example of 1970's environmentalism becoming an art movement. Totally cottagecore.  The painting is in excellent condition but the frame has a few minor issues. It would really benefit from a good cleaning. Check out the photos for  accurate condition. For sale on eBay here

1952 Original V M Metallo Mid-Century TERRIER Dog Portrait Oil Painting

Beautifully painted portrait of this beloved pup.

I believe this was commissioned and they chose a very talented artist. 

Classical rendition signed V. M. Metallo and dated 1952.

This may be a smooth fox terrier, rat terrier or Jack Russel terrier. 

There are some condition issues. Please see photos.

Easily touched up but it looks fabulous as is.

From a nice Rhode Island estate. Please see the other dog portrait I picked up there, a very handsome Pomeranian.

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VTG 1980s post impressionist oil painting Crimea seascape street scene and cars

 An eye-catching and evocative piece of art, this oil painting depicts a city street or a town street in Crimea most likely during the 1980s.

Done in a post impressionist style it is covered with a thick impasto form of painting.
I can virtually feel the sunlight through this painting.
The image in the mat measures 9”x 14”.
The outside of the frame measures 19 1/2” x 14”
Please see all photographs as they are part of the description.

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Harwich Artist Vivien Oswell Oil on Canvas Cape Cod Sky at Dusk

Measuring 19“ x 23“ at the outside of the frame, this lovely painting of a silhouette sky scape on Cape Cod at dusk is a real beauty. Painted by Vivien Oswell, A known painter on Cape Cod. Gorgeous. 

Red sky at night, sailors delight.

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New Price! Cape Cod Sky at Dusk by Vivien Oswell Oil Painting on Canvas

Measuring 19“ x 23“ at the outside of the frame, this lovely painting of a sky scape on Cape Cod at dusk is a real beauty. Painted by Vivien Oswell, a known painter on Cape Cod.

$115

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Early 20th Century Sunset Oil Painting by J. Brichel Listed Artist

This beautifully evocative sunset was painted somewhere in the first quarter of the 20th century by J. Brichel. An artist notable for painting golden light.
The painting and frame has obviously had a rough ride through the last 100 years, making it prime for restoration.
The outside of the frame measures 29“ x 18“. restoration could be done on the frame but it will take a knowledgeable hand. The painting itself obviously needs to be cleaned. Brichel’s work regularly sells for between $400 and $600, all of this has been taken into account in pricing the painting. It may also be hung and enjoyed as it is in your shabby chic coastal granny decor.

$205

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20th Century Post Impressionist Oil Painting of Eastern European Construction Site

The wonderfully use of colors highlights this striking post impressionist oil painting of a construction site in 20th century Eastern Europe.
The image measures 12 1/2“ x 7 1/2“. The measurement of the outside edge of the frame is 17 1/2“ x 12 1/2“. In super nice condition! 

$285

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1980s Post Impressionist Soviet Era Oil Painting Crimea Street Scene and Car

An eye-catching and evocative piece of art, this oil painting depicts a city street or a town street in Crimea most likely during the 1980s.
Done in a post impressionist style it is covered with a thick impasto form of painting.
I can virtually feel the sunlight through this painting.
The image in the mat measures 9”x 14”.
The outside of the frame measures 19 1/2” x 14”

$325

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The Charming Little Oil Painting That Is Not Torn (Painted to look that way)

SOLD!

Antique oil painting Little Girl Praying Very Small Handpainted Image

$85.00

This is the original work the artist copied

As you can see from the photographs the painting is only 7 inches long and 5 1/2 inches wide framed. 

This amazing small painting depicts a little girl praying at the foot of her bed, in her tattered room with ripped wallpaper, attended only by her little black cat. The painting of the rip in the wallpaper is done so well, I thought the image was actually ripped. Please see the photo where I show the surface of the painting (Great trompe l’oeil illusion).

The image of the child praying is lifted from a lithograph put out by Tabor–Prang Co. in 1904 as Lord’s Prayer as can be seen in the last photograph. Someone did make a very precious painting out of it. 

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Oil on Canvass Floral Still Life in Ornate Frame

Just the thing for that empty spot...$50

Enormous Oil on Canvas

Lovely fall colors. Sofa sized $89