Looks like it has been re-stretched to fit this frame. Consequently, can't infer much from the back (or the frame).
Birch (or beech if European) seems like a good candidate. Suppose it could be some kind of fruitwood as well.
Nice find! Not a form I have seen. Own several pieces in this pattern. Would have snatched it up in a heartbeat. Cache pot for sure. If you...
Any signature on yours? If not, it could just be a copy done by someone else. I see stylistic differences that point to this being by another...
Nice! At that size, it has a lot of impact. Although not abstract, it has a bit of that quality to it. Engages you and makes you examine it closer.
Like them both but think from different hands. First is more accomplished.
I have that same Oliver. It was my great grandparents. When my grandparent's passed, it was to be sold at auction with most of their other...
I bought a really cheap one with mixed results. Having trouble getting the focal length right sometimes. Think I need to get a stand for it....
Hate polyurethane :mad: Tung oil varnish. Buy prepared or make your own (equal parts tung oil, oil based varnish, and mineral spirits). Apply...
I know. I am usually more careful but was only transporting from one house to another, a short trip. Was also transporting a shelving unit that...
I have done quite a bit of restoration. The tricky part is the varnish removal. You have to find a solvent that will cut the varnish without...
It is on board so did not completely penetrate. Fairly deep gouge through to the gesso base that will need some in-filling to even out the...
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