At first, I agree. It's the 'chipped' edges and uniform thickness when you see them all lined up that immediately jump out at me to make me think...
LOL. off topic, but: can't hold a candle to the absolute fashion style winner decade of all times... [IMG][IMG]
Nice!
...Rui? remember, 1970s, everyone was desperate because the clothes were horrible. I have grown to like the piece though, strangely compelling.
Now imagine the time making the actual Navajo rug!!! And a lot cheaper to own! That is a particularly pretty one.
Galvanized sheet metal drawer bottoms... makes sense that a machinist's chest would use metal trays for strength. And since I was referring to...
"The western collectors in old China not only framed the beautiful badges and hung them on walls, thus preserving them for future generations, but...
Parrot answers: "Bawwk... she's right again! Bawk."
Apparently, while I was searching, one artist kept popping up, which is definitely a possibility: "Indistinctly Signed" French, I think, from...
Here's my guess: Bri Drier. Then I check the Internet, find nothing, and start from scratch.
To all above that are intimidated by the various experts: Ignorance is bliss! :angelic: and thx. we are all here for the same reason I suppose.
... as well as all the 'fakes' I've bought... [ATTACH]
Duh. never thought of that. learned some more great stuff here.
Great spot... and, the date is very useful, since the Patent also EXPIRES (formerly in 17 years) so the use of the date on the mechanism then can...
Disclaimer: this is a self indulgent comment and I have nothing to add... "It's all Chinese to me." Chain what? Couch who? I'm continually...
That was worth a reply: LOL
But then you have to be an expert in "reputable"...
Late to the party... but that was a good one. Think of it as "crowdstorming" (that's a real word, btw)... [that's why good pics are so important...
I think your title nailed it: 'abstract'. The size and tight grain look somewhat south pacific/asian to me. As do the 'open' pore structure...
photos of the bottom of a drawer helps to determine (guess) age by the oxidation patterns.
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