Home » Arts & Design

Fine Art for Sale

1 Like

Like 1

Pin It

Ranked #8,519 in Arts & Design, #151,447 overall | Donates to Squidoo Charity Fund

Fine Art and Funky Finds

Stop by to visit my new Ruby Lane shop Martha's Art Mart. Ruby Lane is a great place to buy and sell fine art, antiques, and jewelry. If you haven't discovered it yet, it is worth a look see!

You'll find lots of cool new artwork

Martha's Art Mart specializes in 20th century art - everything from bold abstracts to groovy retro objects d'art, and realism to impressionism. We actively seek out the unique and unusual, finding items at estate sales, auctions, and second hand sources. We are not collectors - we buy to sell to you at prices much lower than the galleries and antique malls.

During our time in Milwaukee we ran across regional artists' works regularly. Many of these works date from the 50's and 60's and are from artists who attended the Layton School of Art (closed in 1974), one of the top five art schools in the US. We are proud to offer fine paintings and prints from this talented pool of Wisconsin artists.

During the summer of 2009 we moved to So Cal and now are enjoying the warmth and sunshine in the Los Angeles area. Every weekend we are out scouring the estate sales and finding wonderful treasures. Stop by our online shop and browse.

If you are on the hunt for a particular artist, or type of artwork - please feel free to contact me through the shop, or make a comment here on this lens. It would be fun to be your personal shopper!

Helen G. McNicoll Original Watercolor Sailboat and Harbor Scene

New item at Martha's Art Mart on Ruby Lane!

An elegantly simple piece by renowned Canadian artist, Helen G. McNicoll. This wonderful watercolor of a sailboat and smokestack filled harbor scene is deceptive. At first it seems so plain, but then your eyes gravitate to the boat and the water - you notice the glimmering yellow and realize the sun is breaking its way through the smoggy air to bob gently on the water.

Helen G. McNicoll 1879 - 1915

A highly regarded and finely talented artist, Helen McNicoll accomplished a considerable amount in her short lifetime and beyond.

A childhood illness left her deaf, but that disability did not hinder her art studies. She received her training at the Montreal Art Association and at the Slade School of Art in London. Ms. McNicoll lived and painted in England and became close friends with artist Dorothea Sharp.

She traveled to France and was inspired by impressionism, developing her skill with landscapes, figures, and seascapes. She is known for her skill with the play of sunlight on her scenes. You may know her work of the more intimate scenes of women and children in garden settings.

Her accolades include being elected to the Royal Society of British Artists and the Royal Canadian Academy. She won many awards and prizes during her lifetime of exhibiting. Her works can be found at the National Gallery of Canada, Montreal Museum of Fine Arts, and several other fine arts galleries.

She has had at least two retrospectives since her young death, as well as being written about extensively.

Precious Big Eyed Scruffy Young Boy Oil Painting c1960

Remember all those big eyed kid pictures you saw everywhere in the 60's?

I found this painting at the estate of the owner of Stein Kosciuszko Furniture, a long ago high end furniture store in the Milwaukee area. The house was full of pristine condition mid century furnishings and artwork - it was very much like stepping into the Way Back machine!

It is rare to find original paintings of the big eyed kids - take a look at this one, it is quite different from the mainstream.

Such a cute little big eyed boy! He looks so innocent but I'll bet he's scrappy. It is overall well painted and very expressive with a bit of impasto, giving the image some texture and depth.

This painting is signed illegibly - the first part of the signature looks like Paris. It is possibly from a Paris street artist and dates to the 1960's.

DETAILS

Oil on linen canvas. Wood shadow box type frame painted gold with linen inset.

Measures 17 3/4" x 24 1/2" with frame; painting is 15" x 22".

CONDITION

GOOD - As you can see from the photos, the painting has issues. The four corners have tack holes and there are a couple of scrapes with one that actually goes through the canvas - and a spot where the canvas is stretched out. The frame is really weak and needs repair. But I think a good framer can salvage it for you. It is worth it since it is original to the painting.

Having said all that - this painting is easily repairable. Or, keep it as it is because the scruffy little boy look is actually enhanced by its scruffy condition. :)

Great selection, from abstract to realism!

Korean Artist K. B. Hwang Abstract Mezzotint Crowd of Shadow 2 12/50

Rare large size, low number edition by K. B. Hwang "Crowd of Shadow - 2" 12/50. Work is titled, numbered and signed in pencil by the artist, and probably dates to the 1970's.

Galleries and auction houses are selling Hwang mezzotints for up to $900. Buy from me and save hundreds!

Colors are brilliant and print is in excellent shape!

DETAILS

Mezzotint etching on paper, mounted on top of mat. Measurements: print is 22" x 30", with mat 26" x 35". Unframed.

Unique Beatlemania Collectible - Pastel Painting by Robert Rabinowitz

Cool item to give a Beatlemania fan!

This piece would certainly round out your Beatlemania collection. An original pastel drawing presumably by Robert Rabinowitz, one of the designers for the Broadway show Beatlemania. To make it even more unusual, it is inscribed by the artist: "To David Wyler - thank you, Beatlemania Yesterday" The signature is a little muddled but I believe it is Robert Rabinowitz.

David Wyler was the company manager, and Robert Rabinowitz (along with Bob Gill and Linda Obst) were responsible for the multimedia content of the show.

The drawing shows a young woman staring dreamily off in the distance - she looks quite solemn. The colorful pastel strokes are applied on top of areas of abstract ink wash. Looking under the mat where the paper has been protected from light, you can see that it used to be jet black - the exposed paper has faded to a dark brown.

DETAILS

Pastel and ink on paper; measures 30" x 20" with the mat; the work is 27" x 18.

CONDITION

FINE - no flaws detected on the work itself. Mat has signs of age and wear & is not professional, but it is key to the piece because of the inscription. Maybe your framer can get creative with it?

SHIPPING

Package will be shipped via UPS, insurance included. Package weighs 5 lb. FREE shipping to lower 48 states.

International shipping on this item via Priority.

Great Stuff on Amazon

Art Blogs

Art collectors are sticklers about authenticity: Bottom line, the art needs to be examined firsthand by an expert. The donor owns the burden of proving the romantic story. Fake Picassos are a major industry, and have been for a long time. Perhaps the sketches are really prints, or photocopied.
The Week In Art: Heaven, Hell And Plastic Surgery: We also saw some horrifying (but gorgeous) imagery from the Middle Age depictions of hell and some impressive art from unlikely materials. Flowers have long been a favorite subject of painters throughout the ages, but while most artists spend hours ...
The art of the adjustment: By Beckley Mason Barry Chin/The Boston Globe/Getty Images The Heat will live with Rajon Rondo taking jumpers like this one, even if he keeps making them. In the playoffs, a coach is often judged by his ability to make the key adjustment that helps his ...
Hudson River Art Trail expands in NY, NH, MA, WY: The Hudson River School Art Trail celebrates the locations where artists like Thomas Cole and Frederic Church created striking images of the lakes, mountains and waterfalls of the wilderness around the great river. There currently are eight sites along ...

Artwork available at Martha's Art Mart on Ruby Lane

Lots of cool and classic artwork to give as a gift (or just keep it yourself)

Belgian Artist Paul Fraiture Neo Impressionism Blustery Cottage Collector's Guild Lithograph: Excellent limited edition print from the Collector's Guild LTD, of New York. The work is of an old cottage with the sky above beginning to look blustery. The print is in top condition - very well done. The original authentication, as well as a short bio of
Haitian Artist A. Bazile Colorful Fruit Tree Oil Painting: Colorful Haitian scene with workers gathering fruit. This classic painting shows a fruit tree in the foreground with grape vines winding around the top. The worker is overwhelmed by the size of the fruit!It is signed A. Bazile, presumably Alberoi Bazil
Wisconsin Artist Steven Schultz Country Folk Art House & Creek Watercolor Painting: Wonderful original watercolor by regional Wisconsin artist Steven W. Schultz. A very quaint painting with a folk art feel to it - probably painted around 1970 or so.Steven Schultz resides in the Green Bay Wisconsin area, teaches at his art school, and
Wisconsin Artist Jouette Stuckey Abstract Orange & Green Airbrush Watercolor Charcoal: Two very wild abstract airbrush watercolor & charcoal paintings by local Wisconsin artist Jouette Stukey. The colors and shapes radiate a vibrant spiritual energy. These paintings will look striking over the mantel or the sofa.DETAILSWatercolor a
Haitian Artist Robert Saint-Brice Voodoo Apparition "Le Roi-Soleil" 1966: A voodoo inspired painting by Haitian artist, Robert Saint-Brice. The large figure could be a symbol for an apparition. Inscribed on the back is, Le Roi-Soleil, with PAC UAAA 578. Not sure what the letters and numbers stand for.Robert Saint-Brice
Chloe Dale Pretty Pink Petunias Flowers Vintage Watercolor: Very pretty and delicately executed watercolor of pink petunias. The painting is signed DALE and on the back beneath the craft paper backing is Petunia W.Color Chloe Dale $20. The painting dates to c1950sWonderful vintage watercolor! Reminds me of
Early 20th Cent Lovely Portrait Watercolor & Gouache signed FAVERNEY: Really beautiful portrait, expertly done. It dates to c1920's, or possibly before. It is signed, and looks like FAVERNEY.A gorgeous vintage portrait for your parlor!DETAILSWatercolor & gouache on paper. Wood frame.Measures 18 1/4 x 15 1/4 w
4 Beautiful 1930's Vintage Oval Watercolors Austrian Landscape: Painted sometime in the 1930's, these four oval miniature Austrian landscapes were found at a local Milwaukee estate. So detailed, and painted with a delicate touch, they would look fabulous as a wall grouping. The signature on these paintings is difficu
Wisconsin Artist Fredericks '73 Modernist Cubist Landscape FABULOUS!: I love this painting! Perfect for the summer, titled: It Was A Very Hot Day. Excellent modernist cubist shapes with yellow orange sun rays shooting over the horizon in the stillness of dusk.Signed Fredericks '73. The paper backing is stamped, Fred
Fauvist Expressionist Esther Powerstein Saks after Georges Rouault: A truly fine painting by Esther Saks, well known Chicago gallery owner and community supporter. In my opinion the style is reminiscent of Georges Rouault in both subject matter and palette.Esther Saks nee Powerstein attended University of Wisconsin Milw
Japanese Artist Tomoe Yokoi Mezzotint Etching "Fish B" 1973: Fabulous mezzotint by Tomoe Yokoi titled Fish B - subtle rainbow effect on the fish contrasts heavily with the black background creating a striking image.Tomoe Yokoi b1942 - Born in Nagoya, Japan, Yokoi attended art school Bunka-Gakuin, in Tokyo.
Lush Farm Scene Early 20th Century Folk Art Painting B. Fenton: Rich colors and deep texture bring this autumn farm scene to life with dense vegetation and a freshly furrowed field. In the background is the farm house, barn and outbuilding with a backdrop of fall colors.
French Artist J B Valadie Post Impressionist S/N Lithograph Mother & Child: Absolutely gorgeous peasant mother and child - a Madonna & Child - signed & numbered lithograph by listed artist Jean Baptiste Valadie. This is one of Valadie's earlier works and very hard to find. From the online art site, artbiographie:
Jean-Baptiste
Pop Art Abstract Richard Gilbert STUNNING Serigraph Mountain Smoking '81: Absolutely stunning serigraph by Richard Gilbert called Mountain Smoking. The print is pristine and the subtlety of the colors and textures pop out in this fine pop art print.The galleries list his work at up to $950 - buy from me and save hundreds!!
Abstract Hans Erni Litho Plate Ivresse La Vigne le Vin: Unusual Hans Erni lithograph titled, Le Vin. Bacchanalian salute to coc a vin maybe? Colors are brilliant - very energetic piece!This print has never been framed, and has been stored in its original gallery plastic since its purchase - probably in t
Wisconsin Artist Edward Slade Charming Country Farm Watercolor Painting: Picturesque and charming Wisconsin farm scene painted by well known regional artist, Edward Slade. According to the card on the back the location is near North Freedom, Wisconsin. This painting dates to the 1980's.Edward Slade, 1911-2001, was a lifeti
Expressionist Landscape - Gouache on Paper by Tahi Toth Nandor: Lively painting by Hungarian artist Tahi Toth Nandoor. This landscape shows us looking down at a city park setting with buildings around the square. The trees are heavily outlined and give a feeling of strength and movement, much like the German Expressionists.

Folk Art

Americana, Naive, Outsider, Amateur and Vintage Artwork

1 Like

by dancywalden

...proprietress of Martha's Art Mart.

I love finding cast off treasures at estate sales and second hand stores! My home is full of artwork by unknown... more »

6 featured lenses
Winner of 3 trophies!
Top lens » Embalming Video Showcase - More added weekly!

Feeling creative? Create a Lens!

Squidoo