THOMAS H. WILLISAmerican 1850-1925SailingTHOMAS H. WILLISAmerican 1850-1925Sailing sloop off the coast possibly Long Island or Connecticut. Signed lower right T. Willis''.Mixed media on canvas 12'' x 16'' sight. Framed.''
PORTRAIT OF A.J. WILLIS BY WILLIAMPORTRAIT OF A.J. WILLIS BY WILLIAM KENNEDY. American (1817-1871). Oil on canvas, unsigned. Gentleman identified by a postmarked envelope "Mr. A.J. Willis, Mt. Washington, Caroline Co. MD". Rebacked on canvas, some inpainting including background and edges. 27"h. 23"w., gilt frame, 35.5"h. 31.5"w.
Martin Wayne Willis (American 1914-1991)Martin Wayne Willis (American 1914-1991) Pheasant in a Wooded Landscape oil on canvasboard with wood additions signed M. Wayne Willis (lower left) 24 x 28 inches.
*Martin Wayne Willis (American*Martin Wayne Willis (American 1914-1991) Pheasant in a Wooded Landscape oil on canvasboard with wood additions signed M. Wayne Willis (lower left) 24 x 28 inches.
WILLIS, Joseph Roy, (American,WILLIS, Joseph Roy, (American, 1876-1960): Palms Blowing in the Breeze, Key West, Florida, 1949, Watercolor, image size 10.5'' x 14'', signed upper left, titled and dated, unframed.
JOSEPH WILLIS (AMERICAN, 1876-1960),JOSEPH WILLIS (AMERICAN, 1876-1960), LANDSCAPES WITH ASPENS Oil on canvas, signed and dated 1953 at lower right, presented in the likely original carved and gold painted frame.
WILLIS (XX) MOONLIT ABSTRACTWillisWILLIS (XX) MOONLIT ABSTRACTWillis (XX), (untitled) moonlit abstract, oil on canvas, signed and dated '59 lower left, 30" x 40.25".
THOMAS WILLIS (NY/DENMARK, 1850-1925)THOMAS WILLIS (NY/DENMARK, 1850-1925) "Bark Batavia of New York, Capt. C.E. Kelley", shown passing the Twin Lights of Thacher Island, oil on board with dimensional silk sails, captioned, otherwise unsigned, but clearly his work. Original framer's label verso from N. Erskine, East Boston. Housed in a golden oak beaded panel frame with gilt dimensional liner, 24 1/4" x 36 1/4", SS: 18 1/4" c 30 1/4", light craquelure.
A. Willis painting, cows in barnyard,A. Willis painting, cows in barnyard, signed lower left "A. Willis 1900", possibly Albert Paul Willis, American, 1867-1944, oil on canvas, 12 x 18 in.; painted and composition wood frame. Original stretcher and tacking edge, craquelure, stretcher marks, grime, pin holes (one 1/8 in.); frame resurfaced, abrasions, loss to composition. Property of the Hickory Museum of Art, Hickory, North Carolina.
THOMAS WILLIS (NY/DENMARK, 1850-1925)THOMAS WILLIS (NY/DENMARK, 1850-1925) American Steam/Sail Yacht, underway on a placid sea with all sails furled, black hull, unidentified harbor and yacht club pennants, done in silk work over painted gouache on silk sky and water, in the original gold and black molded frame, under old glass, OS: 17" x 26", SS: 132 1/2" x 22 1/2", separation along top edge.
Wesley Willis
(American, 1963-2003)
TheWesley Willis
(American, 1963-2003)
The Dan Ryan Expressway, 43rd St., 1989
ink and marker on art board
signed, titled and dated (center right)
28 x 41 inches.
ELDON WILLIS (NC, 1908-1981) ANDELDON WILLIS (NC, 1908-1981) AND ELMER SALTER (NC, 1902-1964), BLUEBILL Stacy, North Carolina, circa 1940s, carved and painted wood, Whitehurst ballast weight.
ATTR T. WILLIS, SILK WORK PAINTINGATTR T. WILLIS, SILK WORK PAINTING OF RACING SLOOPattributed to Thomas Willis (Willes) (Danish American 1850-1925). Gaff rigged racing sloop, framed under glass, circa 1890. Not examined out of frame. Frame Size: 19 3/4" high, 27 3/4" long. Some fading. Purchased New England, 1970's.Provenance: Estate of George E. Ratcliffe, Darien, CT.
Condition:
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ROY WILLIS (NC, 1932-2012), GROUPROY WILLIS (NC, 1932-2012), GROUP OF FIVE MINIATURE BIRD CARVINGS Stacy, North Carolina, circa 2000, carved and painted wood, all signed.
ELDON WILLIS (NC, 1908-1981), MALLARDELDON WILLIS (NC, 1908-1981), MALLARD Stacy, North Carolina, circa 1970s, carved and painted wood, signed in pencil.
THOMAS WILLIS (1850-1925, DENMARK,THOMAS WILLIS (1850-1925, DENMARK, NEW YORK) OILpainting on canvas with silk work depicting Yacht Ituna under steam, coastal view with lighthouse. Signed T. Willis N.Y. Lower right. Sight size 20" x 36", overall in modern gilded frame 27" x 43". Slight deterioration to fabric around the waterline. Overall good condition. Provenance: Webb Estate.
Wesley Willis
(American, 1963-2003)
ShoreWesley Willis
(American, 1963-2003)
Shore Line , 1993
ink and marker on Crescent board
signed Wesley Willis, titled, and dated (lower right)
28 x 41 inches.
THOMAS WILLIS, SCHOONER PAINTINGThomasTHOMAS WILLIS, SCHOONER PAINTINGThomas Willis (American/Dutch, 1850-1925) mixed media (paint and silk) painting on canvas. Signed LR. Overall size of the original period shadowbox frame is 22" x 29-1/2". shipping info This item will need to be shipped by a packing company of your choice. We maintain a list of reliable shippers, or you may choose your own.
A Reliable Mechanical Comedian,A Reliable Mechanical Comedian, Willie, 19cm high
ELDON WILLIS (NC, 1908-1981) ANDELDON WILLIS (NC, 1908-1981) AND ELMER SALTER (NC, 1902-1964), PAIR OF BLUEBILLS Stacy, North Carolina, circa 1940, carved and painted wood.
THOMAS WILLIS (1850-1925, DENMARK,THOMAS WILLIS (1850-1925, DENMARK, NEW YORK) OILpainting and silk work on canvas depicting yachts racing. In a modern gilded frame, unsigned. Possibly depicting the America's Cup 1899, Columbia Leading Shamrock. Sight size 18" x 24", overall 24" x 32". Overall very good condition. Provenance: Webb Estate.
THOMAS WILLIS (NEW YORK/DENMARK,THOMAS WILLIS (NEW YORK/DENMARK, 1850-1925), SLOOP YACHT MARIA , CIRCA 1890., OIL ON CANVAS WITH APPLIED SILKWORK, 20" X 28". FRAMED 27.5" X 36".THOMAS WILLIS, New York/Denmark, 1850-1925, Sloop yacht Maria, circa 1890. Unsigned. Dimensions: Oil on canvas with applied silkwork, 20" x 28". Framed 27.5" x 36". Provenance: An Important Private Collection, Newport, Rhode Island.
THOMAS WILLIS (NEW YORK/DENMARK,THOMAS WILLIS (NEW YORK/DENMARK, 1850-1925), PORTRAIT OF A YACHT., OIL ON CANVAS WITH APPLIED SILK AND THREADWORK, 18" X 23". FRAMED 22" X 27".THOMAS WILLIS, New York/Denmark, 1850-1925, Portrait of a yacht. Signed with the artist's monogram lower right "TW". Dimensions: Oil on canvas with applied silk and threadwork, 18" x 23". Framed 22" x 27".
LUSTER WILLIS(American/Mississippi,LUSTER WILLIS(American/Mississippi, 1913-1994)
Man with orange hands, signed lower right "By Lester Willis 1987", label verso "University of Southwestern Louisiana Art Museum", tempera and glitter on plywood, 25-1/4 x 30-1/8 in.; unframed.
Provenance: Property sold to benefit the American Folk Art Museum
Condition:
2 fingers repaired, some surface abrasions
RONIS, WILLY (b. 1910) Le nu provencal,
RONIS, WILLY (b. 1910) Le nu provencal,
Estimate:$1,500-$2,500
ELDON WILLIS (NC, 1908-1981) ANDELDON WILLIS (NC, 1908-1981) AND ELMER SALTER (NC, 1902-1964), BLUEBILL Stacy, North Carolina, circa 1930, carved and painted wood.
John Christopher Temple WillisJohn Christopher Temple Willis (British, 1900-1969) "Landscape with Bridge" and "Mountainous River Landscape", pair of graphite and watercolors on paper, both are signed lower right "J. C. T. Willis", with gallery label en verso of each "Fry Gallery, 58 Jermyn Street, London", sight 9-3/4" x 13-1/2". Glazed and presented in gilt-banded oyster mats within matching narrow wood frames.
PHOTOGRAVURE, WILLIS F. LEE WillisPHOTOGRAVURE, WILLIS F. LEE Willis F. Lee (American, b. 1948), Sunflower, 1990, photogravure, pencil signed and dated verso, edition 33/36, gallery label (Ira Wolk, Helena, CA) affixed verso, overall (with frame): 34.5"h x 30"w
PRYCE G. Willis (British 19th C.):PRYCE G. Willis (British 19th C.): A Stream in the Valley Landscape OIL/Canvas 12'' x 18'' signed mid margin later gilded gesso frame with overpaint 17'' x 23 1/2''.CONDITION: Needs cleaning has been striplined several minor spots of inpaint.
ELDON WILLIS (NC, 1908-1981) ANDELDON WILLIS (NC, 1908-1981) AND ELMER SALTER (NC, 1902-1964), GOOSE Stacy, North Carolina, circa 1949, carved and painted wood, large keel.
ELDON WILLIS (NC, 1908-1981) ANDELDON WILLIS (NC, 1908-1981) AND ELMER SALTER (NC, 1902-1964), HEN BLUEBILL Circa 1930, carved and painted wood.
ELDON WILLIS (NC, 1908)-1981),ELDON WILLIS (NC, 1908)-1981), GOOSE Stacy, North Carolina, circa 1972, carved painted wood.
ROSCOE WILLIS (NC 1894-1980), PLOVERROSCOE WILLIS (NC 1894-1980), PLOVER Hatteras and Atlantic, North Carolina, circa 1915, carved and painted wood, iron bill.
SID WILLIS (NEW HAMPSHIRE/MASSACHUSETTS,SID WILLIS (NEW HAMPSHIRE/MASSACHUSETTS, 1930-), "BLUE, WHITE, AND TOUCH OF YELLOW"., OIL ON BOARD, 22" X 28". FRAMED 30" X 37".SID WILLIS, New Hampshire/Massachusetts, 1930-, "Blue, White, and Touch of Yellow". Signed lower right "S. Willis". Titled verso. Dimensions: Oil on board, 22" x 28". Framed 30" x 37".
SID WILLIS (NEW HAMPSHIRE/MASSACHUSETTS,SID WILLIS (NEW HAMPSHIRE/MASSACHUSETTS, B. 1930), "PHLOX"., OIL ON PANEL, 18" X 14". FRAMED 25" X 21".SID WILLIS, New Hampshire/Massachusetts, b. 1930, "Phlox". Signed lower left "S. Willis". Titled on label verso. Dimensions: Oil on panel, 18" x 14". Framed 25" x 21".
ELDON WILLIS (NC, 1908-1981) ANDELDON WILLIS (NC, 1908-1981) AND ELMER SALTER (NC, 1902-1964), BUFFLEHEAD Stacy, North Carolina, circa 1940, carved and painted wood.