Elise Abrams Antiques Paintings

Enchanting vintage Anglo Indian Pishhwai gouache painting on cloth mounted on board, steeped in alagorical context, depicting Krishna dancing with villagers in a background of birds ...

A very large and magnificent antique painted porcelain plaque depicting an orientalist beauty dressed in silk, jewelry, pearls, and 24-karat raised gold and enamel, signed Vienna. Th...

This 19th-century Indian miniature painting is composed in the Mughal style and depicts a meeting of the Hindu god Krishna and his shakti Radha, also known as the Supreme Goddess. To...

Under Full Sail: Wedgwood Porcelain Plaques of Clipper Ships ________________________________________ This is a handsome pair of framed Wedgwood Porcelain Plaques from a limited-edition series, commemorating two of the most famous sailing vessels of the 19th century: the Clipper Ship Great Republic...

A superbly detailed mid-18th-century Indian miniature court painting, executed in gouache heightened with gold on handmade paper. Originating from Rajasthan circa 1760, this exquisite artwork captures a serene palace scene featuring the Hindu deity Krishna with Radha and accompanying Gopis in a lush, architectural setting. The composition is rich in symbolism, narrative depth, and emotional subtlety, hallmarks of classical Rajput painting. The figures are adorned with traditional garments, rendered in delicate pastel tones with intricate patterns and gilt accents. The architectural elements, marble pavilions, domes, carved screens, and floral gardens, are meticulously executed, offering a vivid impression of royal leisure and divine romance. Set against a tree-lined courtyard with peacocks and floral motifs, the visual rhythm is both vibrant and harmonious. The painting is professionally mounted in a deep tan linen mat and presented in an elegant gold-gilt frame with black detailing, complementing the composition's refined warmth and historic gravitas. A rare and captivating example of classical Indian court painting...

Vintage Pichhavai painting on fabric of Krishna playing is flute with Radha and female Gopis gathered by his side. The colors, details and facial ex...

An outstanding and grand scale oil on canvas painting of a nude male. Entitled "La Vittoria Della Verita' Sull'Insidia" - "The Victory Of Truth Over The Trap"..... Expertly executed ...

A French 19th century hand painted porcelain pair of plaques in pendant Full-length portraits of young women in period costumes in the woods Both signed lower left Bourgeot Napoléon ...

Antique 19th Century Indian Kalighat painting of the God Krishna worshipping his divine consort Radha. Painted in Calcutta, Bengal, India by a Bengali patua, with natural mineral pigment paints on paper. Signed illegibly in pencil, lower right. Origins of Kalighat painting written by the Victoria and Albert Museum in London, England: According to legend, Lord Shiva, the god of dance and destruction, was deep in meditation on Mount Kailash when he received news of the death of his consort, Sati, an avatar (or human manifestation) of the goddess Kali. He wandered for days with her body draped across his shoulders and his inconsolable grief threatened to ruin the earth. Lord Vishnu, the Preserver, was called upon to intervene. To relieve Shiva's burden, he shattered Sati's body into 51 pieces. The little toe of Sati's right foot was said to have fallen at the site of the Hooghly River...

UNTITLED, 1976, acrylic on canvas by JACK ROTH, (American 1927-2004)

Masters of the Seas: A Pair of Wedgwood Porcelain Plaques of Clipper Ships, This magnificent pair of Wedgwood porcelain plaques serves as a tribute to the golden age of sail and th...

An antique Indian Mughal Art mixed media, gouache and gold leaf, miniature painting. The artwork depicts a garden scene with Krishna combing Radhas hair surrounded by the Gopis. Fram...