There's definitely some similarity there. Maybe whoever made mine was a fan of his works. Thanks for the connection!
The carving is too 'clean'--- there's no scratches, chips, dings, or breaks on something that's 500+ years old and that somehow got from Mexico to...
Yes, that is what I meant.
In design, perhaps, but not in actuality.
I went ahead and reconditioned the wood. I think it looks better. [ATTACH]
..."so buy now, while you still can!"
It was worth a try. I managed to get the felt and much of the old glue off, but nothing much was revealed. The lines I point to in the second pic...
Leon Pescheret? https://www.invaluable.com/auction-lot/charles-lederer-watercolor-pescheret-etching-2282-c-23a4f77968
No doubt this will be impossible to attribute, but I'd like to ask for opinions and comments. Any suggestions for names or search terms for...
Welcome to a great site, Jilly.
That's pretty dang close to a 'Best Answer.'
I just happen to have one in my case at the antique mall right now: [ATTACH] [ATTACH]
Sorry to say that that looks like a copy and not an authentic one. The biggest key is the material-- and this does not look like the plants...
Thanks-- I thought so too!
Just a quick check to see if anyone recognizes this vase. Thank you for looking. 7" / 18cm tall [ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH]
Thanks!
I didn't get any amazing deal on this (I did 'ok'), but I thought this Dutch pewter and teak coffee pot was so dang stylish that I had to buy it....
Wait--- I thought your estate sale was today?! Did you also go shopping?
Will do! Thank you
Agree! I like how you put that.
Separate names with a comma.
