William Robert Thrasher Wall Decorations

A hyper realistic portrait of an official with watercolor on silk bordered panel, framed in dark wood, from Korean late Joseon dynasty, circa 19th century. The beard man sitting with a formal frontal view, displays a benevolent facial expression, in keeping with the Confucius value of the officialdom at the time. He dons a black linen official hat and a blue silk robe...

Anonymous. Korean, 17th century. Joseon period. Hanging scroll. Ink on paper. Seal: Shinso Dimensions: Scroll: H. 200 cm x W. 31 cm (79” x 12”) Image: H. 122 cm x W. 29.5 cm (48” x 11.5”) The grapevine came to China and then Korea from western Asia via the silk road trade routes. By the mid-Joseon period, it was one of the most popular subjects for Korean literati painters. Grapevines were painted as a singular subject or, less commonly, in combination with squirrels, which are associated with children due to their playful nature. Together, grapevines and squirrels embody wishes for abundant offspring and wealth. For the Korean literati artist the twisting vines, curling tendrils and round, plump grapes provided ample opportunity for expressive "brush play”. In this painting the artist has abstracted the scene and is seemingly unconcerned with discontinuities and proportion. Vines spring up from nowhere, grapes hang in random clusters and the squirrel’s head appears as if twisted backwards. For the vines and leaves we can feel a sense of speed in the brushstrokes, imparting a dynamic feel which is at once intense and animated. This contrasts dramatically with the countless tiny strokes of ink which realistically capture the texture of the squirrel’s fur...

Grapevine Anonymous. Korean, 17th century. Wall panel, ink on paper. Upper seal: Kou Kinun in Lower seal: Kaigen Dimensions: Measures: 98.5 cm x 29.5 cm (39” ...

19th century oversized oil on canvas landscape depicting a home in the forest with a mountain range and a body of water with a boat. Mounted o...

Dutch style (20th century) gilt framed oil painting portrait of lady wearing bonnet and lace cuffs (Franz Hals mother).  

An early 18th century oil painting from the school of Jan van Neck (1635-1714), Amsterdam, depiction mythological subjects, probably Venus, Cupid and Mars wit...

Dimensions: Frame: height 54.5 cm / width 63.5 cm Painting: height 45 cm / width 53 cm.

A fabulous modern abstract by wonderfully talented Arnold Weber (1931-2010). Tremendous mood, energy and range of color. This Killer piece succinctly captures the feeling of the earl...

A beautiful, matted and framed landscape painting on board depicting a rural road leading to a small city with mountains in the background.

A farming scene depicting a man sitting side-saddle on his white horse with a riding crop in his left hand. There are actually two horses (he sitting on ...

Gilt framed oval inset oil painting portrait of man with Van Dyke in red upholstered chair.  

This is a miniature watercolor painting featuring the ceremony to secure the Tower of London by the British Beefeaters (They are in charge to protect the Crown Jewels). The guards ar...