Traditional Still Lifes
Board Partition with Musical Instruments
Cornelis Norbertus Gijsbrechts
A sophisticated 17th-century trompe l'oeil still life featuring an arrangement of classical musical instruments.
Art for the Library
Heritage-rich, bookish works with depth, formality, and quiet authority.
Rich tones and heritage subjects add depth and quiet authority to a room made for reading.
Old World Portraits
Sheik Hussein of Gebel Tor and His Son
John Frederick Lewis
A masterfully rendered nineteenth-century study of Sheik Hussein and his son in traditional dress.
Ornamental & Decorative
A Floral Fantasy of Animals and Birds (Waq-waq)
Unknown Artist
A fascinating 17th-century Mughal miniature depicting the mythical 'talking tree' or Waq-waq motif, where animal heads sprout as flowers.
Equestrian & Animals
Study of a Lioness
John Frederick Lewis
A striking and intimate anatomical study of a lioness, capturing the raw power and detail of the animal's expression.
Coastal Classics
Waiting for Boarding
Narcisse Berchère
A vibrant Orientalist landscape capturing a moment of anticipation along a busy shoreline.