Saw this big & heavy 3 1/2 ft by 2 ft wood plaque at a thrift yesterday.It's got a Chinese foo dog motif, but Goog translate said it was Japanese...
Def worth a shot.
Great image Kronos. I would've jumped on a late 1860's-thru 1870's date,but Debora's evidence seems to support 1880's. Look at Roaring's...
Cool primitive Whit. They used to make knives out of files in the 19th century, ie: Confederate Civil War Bowie knives being the most desirable....
Ditto 2many-Does look like perhaps a bit of MCM Exotica 'mash-up'. Got the Modigliani stretch to the anatomy,being solid bronze and perhaps being...
Thanks Debora,I'll give that other location a call-never know.The lifespan of a frame shop after Covid and a dicey economy might not be too long...
Good input-I should call this gallery (if still open) and see if there's any paperwork/records ?
Just saw this in The Art Newspaper: An object depicted in a Vermeer painting has been found to represent a rare Indian jewellery casket, throwing...
That's a quite cool memory Bear. He sure seemed like a sweet down to earth guy ( not that i know nuttin'). The thing about a Pratchett book is it...
Debora-That's what I see too.Now I'm just flopping around looking for a stylistic match.
Yep indeedy-Lalique repros been made in the Czech Republic (they say) since the late 20's often using orig molds ? PS-I've yet to devote 3 weeks...
Finally (!) popped the back off this painting I originally found/shared here back in Feb 24 (bout time). Here's the orig post-...
Good points-I've got to study the diff craquelures out there.
Polite, responsive and seemingly knowledgeable bunch over there..
Real beauty Ratsy, i'd be right chuffullufagussed bout that.
Bless the immortal Mr. Pratchett.Enjoyed 'Good Omens' (Pratch & Gaiman).
News about this piece- From the Bid Amount Forum (attached to Peter Combs Site). Free to join & all members can respond. Mr. Combs estimates for...
Also in my 'Antique Top Ten Commandments'-it's always chipped,dinged,cracked or otherwise molecularly damaged, except when it aint, which I...
You've got an amazing mind Amigo ! ...My Wife frequently comments on my non-sequiturs-'How'd you get from your Grandpa the railroad mechanic to...
Lovely piece-we've got a lot of stuff round that gives us joy but monetarily's worthless. PS-With my limited knowledge-base I'd guess it to have...
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