Hi everyone - I bought the below Buddha which I was told is from the 20s (haven't picked it up yet...), and the odd thing about it is that it has...
Aquitaine is right, these are printed velour throws as opposed to woven. These were made in large quantities in the teens, 20s and 30s.
I would definitely strip them; nice pieces but that gold paint is ugh :yuck:. Black paint on the planter would also look great as @very brad...
No idea on maker but these all look like Japanese tea ceremony items to me. Some nice pieces.
Not sure on the size but it looks like a Mizusashi to me (water container used in Japanese tea ceremonies) http://www.teadogu.com/mizusashi.html
Well done.
Really looks like a John Campbell piece but he usually incises his signature. [ATTACH]
The second one is Luciano Senna, a quite well known Brazilian (I think...) artist [ATTACH]
To me it looks like an early 19thC English pencil and watercolour done by an accomplished amateur. Reminds me of the "grisaille" colour palette...
The conical one looks like a toasting glass. I'd say the oldest one there though there are better minds than mine on here...
Great reference book. I'm a textile-o-phile but know nothing about lace and wish I did..
Labradorite?
I've had my share of Chinese repros from bi discs to ink stones so I really should have known better :facepalm: Always helps to see things "in the...
Thanks @Any Jewelry, I figured as much. Gosh, they're sneaky :(
[ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH] Good afternoon, I was hoping to tap into your collective brains on this one. I bought a bronze mirror and...
Definitely made for export - an odd take on Classical decoration. Not new new, though. Based on @Couch Potato Wannabe 's call, the artist produced...
How wonderful that he replied and you've certainly upped the value on your painting :)
Good call on the stone, other Canadian! :beaver: An Inuit art store/dealer might recognize the name or syllabics...
Love these old Qajar pieces; still functional and beautiful in any space. How tall is it?
No, not at all, and better than alot of the cheap imports coming in now.
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