Robert Stanley Figurative Paintings

"A Young Girl Reading a Book" is a captivating portrait by Swedish artist Gustaf Arnolds. Arnolds was a prolific painter whose roots began in Vingåker and later in Ronneby from his teenage years. His educational journey in art took him through prestigious institutions such as Althins målarskola and the Tallbergska grafikskolan in Stockholm, followed by a significant period at the Konstakademien, Stockholm, between 1904 and 1909. His talent and dedication were recognized early on, earning him a scholarship to Paris, a city that would deeply influence his artistic direction. This particular work, likely painted shortly after his return to Sweden, reveals a profound influence from his time in Paris. It portrays a young girl absorbed in reading a book, a simple yet profound subject that Arnolds imbues with a sense of tranquility and introspection. The background hints at a serene landscape, dotted with quaint houses, a nod to the everyday beauty surrounding us. What sets this piece apart is Arnolds’ technique, reminiscent of pointillism but distinguished by longer, more expressive brush strokes that add a vibrant texture and depth to the canvas. This method showcases Arnolds' unique adaptation of the techniques he encountered during his Parisian studies, particularly during his interactions with Nils Dardel...

Striking French impressionist portrait of a young girl. Oil on board. Original carved frame. Circa 1950's. Signed illegibly lower right.

French Landscape by Louise Alix (French, 1888-1980) *see notes below provenance stamp to the back oil painting on loose canvas, unframed measures: 12.5 high by 16 inches wide condi...

Offered for sale is a vibrant and whimsical oil on canvas, signed in the lower right, depicting an elegant seaside café scene. The composition shows three stylishly dressed women sea...

Great Italian painting from the first half of the 20th century. Artwork oil on canvas, on the first canvas, depicting a religious subject Saint Roch with dog and stick of good pictor...

This striking surrealist seascape by Sula Repani captures a dynamic female figure mid-dive against a vivid coastal horizon. Bathed in radiant tones of sky blue, sea green, and warm a...

This charming folk art painting depicts a prize Large Black lying comfortably in a freshly bedded sty. The oil has been well presented in a handsome gilt-effect frame. Unsigned. On p...

Very finely executed modernist ballet scene. Pastel and gouache on paper. Handsomely framed. Image size, 12H by 16L.

"Enjoying Old Times" by Charles Baker captures a poignant and joyful moment in the life of an older man, immersed in the beauty of nature. The painting features the man in the midst of a hike, his weathered walking stick in one hand, and a bottle of champagne in the other. His gaze is fixed on the bottle, a focused and content expression playing on his lips, suggesting a celebration of memories or perhaps a spontaneous toast to the present moment. Baker’s use of warm, earthy tones highlights the natural surroundings, with the man standing against a backdrop of greenery, a rocky path, and a clear, open sky. The composition is rich in detail, from the rugged texture of the man’s clothes...

Charles Zacharie Landelle. French ( b.1821 - d.1908 ). “Je Te Demande Une Caresse Et Tu Me Chatouilles”. (“I Ask You For A Caress And You Only Tickle Me”). Oil On Panel. Signed Lower...

Louis Icart (1880-1950) Canvas Size: 18 x 22" (46 x 55cm) Outside Frame Size: 26 x 30" (65 x 76cm) Signed and titled on the reverse. When Louis Icart returned to Paris after his s...

Marcel COSSON (1878-1956) Madame Cosson dans son Jardin Oil on canvas Size : 60,4 x 73,4 cm Signed lower left Painting in perfect condition Without frame Sold with invoice and certif...