Classic Deco, but the 18th c. woman figure is odd for sure. Pulling the back cover to examine the movement will tell you a lot.
Thanks Debora . . . yes his work has a Wyeth feel for sure.
Thanks to everyone for all the input on this..... it's rewarding to fill in the history of an unlisted amateur artist - often it's lost to time....
Yes, purchased from a person in Waterford Ct. who acquired it from an estate.
Sorry, not for sale, for my ship painting collection.
Signatures on this pair characteristically the same, though not as precisely done on my ship painting - clues about the artist staring to...
Thanks Debora... those details are helpful. I'll fully examine the stretcher for any other markings when it arrives.
I recently purchased it, and it's being shipped to me. Seller thought 1979 - signed merely "79". Hopefully this photo will assist. Sorry for not...
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Any reference listing out there for painter Robert Neff Longacre ? The pictured work is oil on canvas 16x24 inches, done in the 1970's. [ATTACH]
One more bit of info - Cushman used Northern yellow birch from Vermont and Canada, not maple which folks mistakenly assume. They felt birch was a...
Both tags are pre 1942. The first numeral indicates year, so '9022T' was introduced in 1939 , and '4-43' would be 1934. (numbers with dashes only...
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Thanks to all - If I go with an oil, it'll likely be a better oil such as pure tung oil. I'll do tests on the back of the piece & even try just...
Looking for opinions on the treatment of an unfinished walnut carving. Its about 30 years old & a bit dry. Considered leaving it as is or applying...
No such thing as 'tiger oak', it's white oak which has been quarter sawn (a premium way to cut lumber). This piece is likely veneered quarter sawn...
Not often considered in the manufacture of furniture... the brief but remarkable era of console radio cabinet production, 1925-40. Many were...
If the wood seems really dry and you don't want it to absorb water, using a thick bristled dry bush might be good to to remove old crud & dirt -...
Nice. . . I'd say 1910-30. Wood finish looks very presentable, and it has a nice form to it. If all that is needed is fabric, a pretty easy...
Agree, 1920s. The image of a Spanish Galleon was very popular ship in the 20's. Cast iron door stops & bookends also all the rage....
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