A Selection of paintings sold at European Art Gallery

As Prime Minister of Great Britain from 1979 to 1990, Margaret Thatcher joined President Ronald Reagan, in challenging the oppressive communism of the Soviet Empire. Lady Thatcher also pursued economic policies that emphasized deregulation and privatization. The success of her economic policies led other nations–including those in newly free Central and Eastern Europe–to adopt similar [...]

Edward John Gregory’s Portrait of Mabel Galloway, was first exhibited at the Grosvenor Gallery in London, 1888, number 9. This fabulously detailed oil on canvas was painted for Gregory’s biggest supporter, Mr. Charles Galloway. Galloway commissioned portraits of himself, his wife and his daughter and owned a total 106 of Gregory’s works. Gregory’s Portrait of [...]

Henry Lejeune, R.A., 1820-1904, Cinderella Lejeune was a genre painter who focused on interpreting subject matter to elicit the maximum emotional response of the viewer. The depiction of a barefoot, innocent Cinderella may initially draw pity from the viewer. However, on closer inspection, there is hope present in the tiny, shiny, gold crown held by [...]

19th Century Paintings Rediscovered by Danny Wettreich Antique Dealers and Collectors January/February Issue 2002 Antiques Dealers & Collectors is a highly respected bi-monthly art magazine which asked Danny Wettreich to write a feature in 2002 describing the resurgence in the market for 19th century paintings, an area in which he has much expertise. All the [...]

Heywood Hardy, A.R.W.S., R.E., R.O.I., 1843-1933, Hyde Park Having studied at the Beaux Arts School in Paris, Heywood Hardy exhibited at the Royal Academy, British Institution, Society of British Artists, Old Watercolor Society, and Royal Institute of Portrait Painters during his lifetime. He also illustrated for magazines such as The Graphic and Illustrated London News. [...]