The Dead Artists Gallery

The Dead Artists Gallery Fine Art for Decoration Welcome to our Gallery. Because some of our art is decorative for art’s sake, not all of our artists have been identified.

The Dead Artists Gallery was created to provide Interior Designers and Architects affordable fine art as decoration for local as well as international client projects. We are proud to offer one of the largest selections of mid-eighteenth through mid-twentieth century art in the Southeast. These are singular, one-off pieces since most of the artists are no longer painting (though all may not be dea

d!). Sizes, color palates and appropriate period framing have all been taken into consideration; the art ranges from whimsical to serious. Some have been described by our “pickers” without our authentication, but given out of interest. Please call for additional information. For the trade, frame sizes are the dimensions given; canvas size furnished on request. Shipping available to continental United States; pricing includes packing, shipping and insurance. To learn more about our gallery please visit us at: www.TheDeadArtistsGallery.com

58 Valentine Days….together!
02/14/2025

58 Valentine Days….together!

“Checkmate.”Unique art form employing intaglio-carved cardboard plates with applied pigmented oils impressed onto heavy ...
02/13/2025

“Checkmate.”
Unique art form employing intaglio-carved cardboard plates with applied pigmented oils impressed onto heavy woven paper. Armando Bolanos (1955-), a self-taught artist from the small village of Sampo, Costa Rica, migrated to the art capital of Mexico, San Miguel de Allende, as a young man. There he perfected this paint on paper imaging in an individual and highly stylized Expressionist format. Able to get only one or two impressions from one carved cardboard plate, the coloration sets each piece apart. Shown here in Amarillo and Verde, and presented in a turn-of-the-century French frame 31 x 27. DM for more details and pricing. -design -decor

Unsigned Grecian oil on cardboard of a “ Lakeside Village” “found “ by our Parisian picker. Good size (16 x24) in origi...
02/12/2025

Unsigned Grecian oil on cardboard of a “ Lakeside Village” “found “ by our Parisian picker. Good size (16 x24) in original stained-wood frame circa 1950. $425.

Something Old, Something New. In defference to our many designers who have a knack for adding one or two pieces of vinta...
02/10/2025

Something Old, Something New. In defference to our many designers who have a knack for adding one or two pieces of vintage art to contemporary surroundings, we present this 19th. century “Still Life with Fruit” (Aka “Peaches and Grapes!”) framed in its original 19 x 23 gold frame circa 1880. Finding their way into more ano more contemporary design projects, we have a continuing search for these well done works of art. This particular one, found in St. Louis, is fresh to the market and a great size for your next project. $575.

“ Autumn Comes to Gloucester County.” Large (29x39) unsigned oil on canvas by Virginia plain air landscapist circa 190...
02/07/2025

“ Autumn Comes to Gloucester County.” Large (29x39) unsigned oil on canvas by Virginia plain air landscapist circa 1900-1920. Painting found in Gloucester County, hence the title. Charming view of farmstead across lake in distance and shocked corn just to the right of the winding road, midfield. Overall appeal enhanced by original oil-gilt frame. $ 675.

20th century expressionism… “Lakeview.” Oil on canvas in its original silver frame 16 x 16 circa 1980. Signed lower r...
02/05/2025

20th century expressionism… “Lakeview.” Oil on canvas in its original silver frame 16 x 16 circa 1980. Signed lower right by the Chicago artist “L.(Lawrence ) Wimak”, this piece clearly displays his involvement with the expressionist movement which originated in northern Europe around the beginning of the 20th century. Its typical trait is to present the world solely from a subjective perspective, distorting it
radically for emotionally effect in order to evoke moods or ideas… A focus on expressing the artist’s emotions. Similar distortion can be found in the works of van Gogh(1853-1890), Edvard Munch (1863-1944), and Wassily Kandinsky (1866-1944.). $495.

10 days to get something sweet for your sweetie! And what better gift than this nostalgic Valentines card from 1920 moun...
02/04/2025

10 days to get something sweet for your sweetie! And what better gift than this nostalgic Valentines card from 1920 mounted in deep (17 x13) shadowbox of the same era? $325. Call us today so you can have something SPECIAL to present on the 14th! Cheers... Cupid. -design -decor point market .Valentine

Sometimes just the right piece of art makes all the difference. This gorgeous 5 foot wide piece was carefully wrapped an...
02/03/2025

Sometimes just the right piece of art makes all the difference. This gorgeous 5 foot wide piece was carefully wrapped and shipped to us from Charleston by . It is an antique oil by James Randolph Fisher from around 1890-1900 of two women working by a river in the countryside of France. It makes such a beautiful statement coming into this home and the color palette brings me so much joy.
Some projects will never get the full photo shoot treatment for one reason or another, but they still deserve a little moment in the sun. And this client entryway we installed last Spring makes me happy every time I revisit it on my camera roll. Heartfelt thanks to for posting above earlier today!

“Mountain Views.” Aside from the fact that this landscape was done in Switzerland, it could easily have been somewhere ...
02/03/2025

“Mountain Views.” Aside from the fact that this landscape was done in Switzerland, it could easily have been somewhere in our beloved Smoky Mountains. Pre-war plain air oil on canvas by Alfred Klimz c. 1935-40 housed in contemporary French frame 16 1/2 x 20, $575. Landscapes are always welcome!

All dressed up but missed the party! This beautiful example of Camellia japonica from our garden here in Charleston wa...
02/01/2025

All dressed up but missed the party! This beautiful example of Camellia japonica from our garden here in Charleston was delayed by the hard freeze just before the Camellia show, and so was unable to attend. The Emperor of Russia, a cultivar that originally came from the old Stevens plantation in Florida, is a stunning choice arrayed with blooms of imperial scarlet. Medium to large in size and peony form, the glowing red blooms are set off to perfect perfection by a powdering of gold stamens. Oh well… She will live to dance another season!

“Hello Dolly”….four vignettes catering to the season.Oil on Masonite, Signed L/R “Felix” and signed on verso“Felix Conra...
01/30/2025

“Hello Dolly”….four vignettes catering to the season.
Oil on Masonite, Signed L/R “Felix” and signed on verso
“Felix Conrad Schwartz” (1900-1968), “Stillwater, Oklahoma”
Born New York City, Schwartz studied at the Corcoran School of Art, the George Washington University, and Columbia University. He taught art at George Washington, and Mary Washington, College. He was a member of CAA, Western AA, Society of Washington Artists, and Oklahoma AA. His first solo exhibition at the Tricker Gallery in New York City, 1939, although he had exhibited at the CGA in 1927-1935 and the Carnegie Institute in 1932-1934. This charming example of the American Illustration style is 14 1/2” by 11”in original artists’ frame circa 1940, $395.
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That special day in February is quickly approaching. Whether or not this is a special gift for someone special or… A spe...
01/29/2025

That special day in February is quickly approaching. Whether or not this is a special gift for someone special or… A special piece for that special installation, it’s still holds a great deal of appeal for either. Featured in the Exhibition of Irish Art in Brussels, 1930, “Solitary Figure with Two Skiffs” this painting by Frances H. McKay(1880-1969) ushered in a new prolific painter from Belfast, who quickly became known for his paintings of river and coastal views from Donnegal, Conamara, and Antrim. McKay had his first one-man show in Dublin in 1937 and, compared to his contemporaries, his landscapes were less concerned with mood and feeling and more focused on describing the visual effects of the scene.
Along with William Conor and James Hubert Craig, he was considered one of Ulster’s most prominent painters and his west of Ireland views dominated the field of landscaping painting between the wars. Oil on canvas and presented in original oil-gilt frame 28 1/2 x 35 $875. This is most assuredly a painting for one of your Irish clients!

“Washington Park.” Oil on canvas signed and dated L/L “P .L. (Lewis) Adams, 1918. “. Additional monogram under signature...
01/28/2025

“Washington Park.” Oil on canvas signed and dated L/L “P .L. (Lewis) Adams, 1918. “. Additional monogram under signature. Charming example of American Pointillism depicting Washington Park by a Chicago native.
31 x 38 in period frame, $1400. -design
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“La Benediction d’un Pere”.Remarkable and moving petitpoint needlework depicting the blessing of a son.Most certainly bi...
01/27/2025

“La Benediction d’un Pere”.
Remarkable and moving petitpoint needlework depicting the blessing of a son.
Most certainly biblical and Old Testament and probably represents Abraham blessing and then banishing Hagar and Ishmael after Sarah bore Isaac. Housed in its original oil-gilt frame, this exquisite French piece was found in Paris and dates about 1880. The original antique silk lavender moire liner adds an elegant note.21 x 17, $495. -design -decor .

Glorious…large oil on canvas....” Summer Sky,” signed lower left “Pie Schmitz”. (Pieter JacobSchmitz, 1904-1978).Netherl...
01/24/2025

Glorious…large oil on canvas....” Summer Sky,” signed lower left “Pie Schmitz”. (Pieter Jacob
Schmitz, 1904-1978).
Netherlands-born and trained graphic designer, he is actually better known for his moody landscapes which follow in the path of his contemporary French romantic impressionists. 31 x 46 in its original gilt frame circa 1935. $3800. What best recommends this particular painting is the fact that one of the warehouse workers remarked as he was unpacking the piece....”That makes me really happy!” -design -decor

Another little floral arrangement for your bookcase installation. Oil on hardboard by a mid-century Cuban/American stree...
01/23/2025

Another little floral arrangement for your bookcase installation. Oil on hardboard by a mid-century Cuban/American street artist in Miami. 11 x 8 in original painted wood frame, $175. Cherry little piece for this winter‘s afternoon!

Talk about bang for the buck! Large oil on canvas “Still Life Study of Chrysanthemums” signed lower right by Boston imp...
01/22/2025

Talk about bang for the buck! Large oil on canvas “Still Life Study of Chrysanthemums” signed lower right by Boston impressionist Marie B Kendall (1898-?), dated 1924, and presented in original closed-corner bronzed frame 32 x 34. $1250. Centerpiece for a nostalgic installation!

“Imagining Braque” (1894-1956). Oil, graphite, charcoal and crayon on heavy brown pape and laid down on foam- cord. ...
01/21/2025

“Imagining Braque” (1894-1956). Oil, graphite, charcoal and crayon on heavy brown pape and laid down on foam- cord. Totally protected by four layers, Archaic UV film. Created circa 1950-60 in Havana by art student in studies of the 20th. Century French masters. Purchased from private Miami warehouse in 2020 and presented here in period chamfered mahogany frame 30 x 24, $975.

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What a joy it is to ferret it out special treasures for our designer friends in this atmosphere! Cheers, LW Elizabeth

Continuing our rambles in the Cotswolds.. local junior school choir in the Blenheim Palace Chapel practicing for a special performance this weekend. Enjoy… LW.

A fun day at the Circus in Bath!

Outstanding entertainment last night here in the antique Design Center by the traveling troubadours @Banjoearth! The drummer in the middle with the beard and Hawaiian shirt is Justin Horth, our new IT man. Welcome to The Dead Artists Gallery team! Cheers… LW.

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