LARGE WINSOR AND NEWTON ILLUMINATING WATERCOLOR ARTIST BOX CA 1870

Appears to be complete with unopened contents, quill brushes, ivory brush rest, porcelain palette, 2 water bowls, all in original condition please email for price and further information

Jose Gurerrero, titled "Proceso" 1981 Oil and mixed media on canvas, 50 x 50 José Guerrero

JOSE GUERRERO MIXED MEDIA ON CANVAS
TITLED AND DATED "PROSERO" 1981
50X50 AVAILABLE FOR PURCHASE

B. 1914, GRANADA, SPAIN; D. 1991, BARCELONA

José Guerrero was born on October 29, 1914, in Granada, Spain. Guerrero painted his last figurative work, a self-portrait, in 1950. Thereafter, galvanized by Abstract Expressionism, he abandoned his figurative style for abstraction.

By the mid-1950s Guerrero’s style had become more gestural, expressing a deeper sense of urgency, as he loosened his brushstroke and introduced a controlled dripping technique. A selection of these new paintings appeared in an exhibition at Betty Parsons Gallery, New York, in 1954, marking Guerrero’s emergence as a distinctive painter within the New York school. Since moving to New York, Guerrero had become acquainted with some of the most prominent members of the American avant-garde including Willem de Kooning, Franz Kline, Robert Motherwell, Mark Rothko, and Theodoros Stamos.

Throughout the 1970s and 1980s, Guerrero’s abstract style continued to evolve, as he created orderly and rhythmic vertical compositions, followed by increasingly dynamic works in which brilliant hues took the lead.

Solo exhibitions include those at the Smithsonian Institution, Washington, D.C. (1952); Galería Juana Mordó, Madrid (1964); Escuela de artes y oficios (1981); and Museo de arte contemporáneo, Seville (1990). Guerrero died on December 23, 1991, in Barcelona. In 1994, the Museo nacional centro de arte Reina Sofía, Madrid, organized a major retrospective of his work

PAINTING OF A FAMILIES DOLLS AND ONE DOLL

Inscribed on reverse" By Alice Turner 1850 - 1860, painting of Alice turners dolls and some of her mothers". "the doll on the far right was sent out to New Zealand along with this painting" Watercolour, image is 37mm0 by 470mm. The dolls date back to 1680 and the one that accompanies this painting is a "Queen Anne" doll Ca 1720. Could do with a period frame.

CARVED GOURD, THEO SCHOON CA 1965

From a Blenhiem collection, same source as my previous one, authenticated by John Perry

Born in Java of Dutch parents in 1915, sent to Holland for classical art education in Rotterdam, Schoon travelled through Europe absorbing all that the new movements could offer. Upon arrival in New Zealand in 1939 he was probably the best educated artist in the country. Schoon was an artist, photographer, potter, sculptor, greenstone carver, designer and an expert art researcher. He developed his knowledge of Maori design by going to the best Maori authorities. Often the only European invited by Maori to show his art and creations on their marae. He became an expert gourd maker. A number of his carved gourds are held in American museums. He researched the few Maori rock drawings that were then known, and began a time-consuming and physically demanding on-the-spot research in often isolated and deep caves. He recorded the rock drawings in his sketches and photographs.
Schoon undertook intense research at the same time, in to Maori design. He assembled the designs recorded by Williams, Augustus Hamilton and J H Menzies from the start of the century, and consulted with Maori elders and Tohunga. Applying aspects of Maori design to his own art, he developed a fern root spiral which became the well-known "koru". Schoon freely admitted he had adapted Maori design & was always free with his gifts to other artists.
for more information
portobello@woosh.co.nz

COLLECTION OF 140 PALESTINE LIBERATION POSTERS FROM 1960'S TO 1980'S

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G ROWNEY ARTISTS WATERCOLOUR BX CA 1850

complete and original

sold

"Monika Ruke" ca 1910,

Original large hand tinted photo of Monica Ruke Ca 1910

sold thanks Christchurch

CARVED GOURD BY THEO SCHOON

From a Blenhiem collection, same source as my previous one, authenticated by John Perry

Born in Java of Dutch parents in 1915, sent to Holland for classical art education in Rotterdam, Schoon travelled through Europe absorbing all that the new movements could offer. Upon arrival in New Zealand in 1939 he was probably the best educated artist in the country. Schoon was an artist, photographer, potter, sculptor, greenstone carver, designer and an expert art researcher. He developed his knowledge of Maori design by going to the best Maori authorities. Often the only European invited by Maori to show his art and creations on their marae. He became an expert gourd maker. A number of his carved gourds are held in American museums. He researched the few Maori rock drawings that were then known, and began a time-consuming and physically demanding on-the-spot research in often isolated and deep caves. He recorded the rock drawings in his sketches and photographs.
Schoon undertook intense research at the same time, in to Maori design. He assembled the designs recorded by Williams, Augustus Hamilton and J H Menzies from the start of the century, and consulted with Maori elders and Tohunga. Applying aspects of Maori design to his own art, he developed a fern root spiral which became the well-known "koru". Schoon freely admitted he had adapted Maori design & was always free with his gifts to other artists.
for more information
portobello@woosh.co.nz

UNIQUE TATTOO FLASH CARDS CA1950

From Emille McSweeny's Tatto Parlour
Manchester Street, Christchurch
Black ink and watercolor,
each measure 12 1/2 inches by 10 inches
I have 24 cards in total
for more information
portobello@woosh.co.nz

HOGARTHS HARLOTS PROGRESS RARE COPY 1730

"A most curious etching of Plate IV. the Bridewell scene, reversed, from the copies the same size of the original printed for Thomas Bowies and John Bowles, most probably unique, was in Arthur Pond's collection. It was bought in Baker's sale, 1825, for Mr. Standly, for 81. 18s. 6d."
from

Anecdotes of William Hogarth: written by himself

By William Hogarth


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portobello@woosh.co.nz

CARVED GOURD BY THEO SCHOON

Born in Java of Dutch parents in 1915, sent to Holland for classical art education in Rotterdam, Schoon travelled through Europe absorbing all that the new movements could offer. Upon arrival in New Zealand in 1939 he was probably the best educated artist in the country. Schoon was an artist, photographer, potter, sculptor, greenstone carver, designer and an expert art researcher. He developed his knowledge of Maori design by going to the best Maori authorities. Often the only European invited by Maori to show his art and creations on their marae. He became an expert gourd maker. A number of his carved gourds are held in American museums. He researched the few Maori rock drawings that were then known, and began a time-consuming and physically demanding on-the-spot research in often isolated and deep caves. He recorded the rock drawings in his sketches and photographs.
Schoon undertook intense research at the same time, in to Maori design. He assembled the designs recorded by Williams, Augustus Hamilton and J H Menzies from the start of the century, and consulted with Maori elders and Tohunga. Applying aspects of Maori design to his own art, he developed a fern root spiral which became the well-known "koru". Schoon freely admitted he had adapted Maori design & was always free with his gifts to other artists.
for more information
sold thanks auckland
portobello@woosh.co.nz

VICTOR VENNER LITHOGRAPHS

2 original lithographs by Victor Venner, "A Good Send Off" and "The Wedding Breakfast"both in their original frames.
Published by The Art Reproduction Company 1903
21 x 33 in image sizesold thanks Christchurch

NAIVE PORTRAIT AMERICAN ca 1850

Naive portrait of young girl with basket of flowers, signed "N.W." and titled "Whiteley". Oil on board 20 inches by 16 inches
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TONY FOMISON, CA 1968

Painted in oils on glass 1/2 gallon jar in the late 1960's while Tony Fomison was living in a house in Riccarton Road with Philip Clairmont and other bohemian artists.
Financial necessity led Fomison to use found objects to support or frame his paintings, such as window sashes, chair backs or cupboard doors.
His fascination with the works of European master painters such as Domenico Ghirlandaio (1449 –1494) is clearly evident in this work.
Signed on the shoulder and on the base.
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ANTIQUE PACIFIC TAPA CLOTH

I have just started a new blog devoted entirely to vintage tapa cloths of the Pacific.
see VINTAGE TAPA CLOTH
All tapas are available for sale. Over the past years I have sold unique tapa to various museums and collectors. Please have look and let me know if anything is of interest.
Deric

RARE JAPANESE UKIYO-E ALBUM , TAIHEIKI EIYUDEN, 1867

A complete album consisting of 20 original woodblocks by Yoshitsuya (1822 - 1866) and Yoshiiuku (1833-1904) published in 1867 by Hiroyuki,chuban format Chuban, 7.5 x 10in or 19 x 25.5mm printed on mid nineteenth century Japanese mulberry paper and with full margins as published This is a rare opportunity to aquire a set of prints uncut as published .
The completed set consisted of 100 original woodcuts, each depicting a famous warrior. The "Chronicles of the Taiheiki" was a fourteenth century epic covering one of the most troubled and violent epochs of Japanese history
Many of Japan's greatest woodcut artists of the latter half of the nineteenth century studied in the workshop of the master artist and designer, Kuniyoshi (1798-1861). In the decade following the death of Kuniyoshi, Yoshitsuya and Yoshiiku rose to prominence with their masterful warrior prints and scenes from Japanese folklore.
Yoshitsuya began designing his own woodcuts around 1845. Almost all his art was dedicated to portrayals of warriors. During his short life he completed many memorable designs of Samurai, Ronin and the heroes of the Taiheiki.
Yoshiiuku was a popular ukiyo-e print maker and newspaper illustrator during the Meiji period. He was known for his fierce portrayal of famous historical warriors. He signed his name Utagawa Yoshiiku and Ikkeisai Yoshiiku and Chokaro Yoshiiku.