Didn't say anything as to age. Not enough details to tell from these pics. Think the quality is good enough to be 19th century but could well be...
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...
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