Well done models of classic 19th c. figureheads. Here is a unfinished head portion of a figurehead I own by the late carver Salvador Polisi, 1...
For a teenager, he had a diversity of styles - another of his works from the same lot. [ATTACH]
Any reference of this artist's work ? Has 'ART INSTITUTE OF CHICAGO' stamp, dated 1937.[ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH]
I realize, at best we're looking at a vintage tourist trade totem. But can anyone identify the symbols & any indication as to local ? 31x10...
Good question . . . have to just be a neat Victorian cast iron piece of for now. Looks like it was a hinged grate behind the actual door to keep...
Yes, I think it's Bussey & McLeod. Thanks much.
Anyone recognize a cast iron stove maker with the initials 'B Mc L & co'. These initials are cast as a monogram in this stove door circa...
After 44 replies, why not hear from SK himself about what he does. [MEDIA]
Great discussion about art and the ultimate longevity of it in the marketplace. A factor with Keene's paintings is by the time he lays his brush...
[ATTACH] Well said Reader. It's all so interesting . . . what art means and why we have emotion when in it's presence. It's about escaping...
After 3 months, a contemplative defense of Keene, or for that matter anyone else who's supported himself painting 8 hrs. a day, six days a week...
A vintage base such as this would complete the look...[IMG]
Thanks, good information. 1990s-2012 era on the poster makes sense. Birdseye used iconic imagery from the early 70's albums quite well.
Quite a few music historians are taking a second look at the 1970-75 era for the innovative work they did - much of their catalog really isn't all...
[ATTACH] [ATTACH] Trying to determine the approx. age of this Black Sabbath poster. Marked 'Design by C. Birdseye - Studio Solo'. I see that...
So much for systemic research in gaining knowledge of antique lamps.
I collected and had hundreds of mold blown bottles as a teenager. First bottle is an early applied crown top 1890s. The aqua one, also applied...
Here's a 4 socket Hubbell w/acorn pulls lamp I found a few years ago . . .early ones, has a set screw to hold the shell 1/2's together, not press...
Any lamp collectors recognize the maker of this base ? Details; Bronze, not clad spelter, 26" tall, 3 Hubbell press fit sockets w/acorn pulls...
With out of reach prices for many people on the antique examples, the early repos from the 50s have a collector following (casting quality is...
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