They look great. Your diligent work has done them justice. I may even like this better than the original finish.
I am getting a modern colonial revival import vibe from this. India?
A lot of good artists are lost to the ages. Some of this is due to their own fault. Never understood why proper signatures are not affixed. It...
Agree with a 40s date.
I see M. Biard. I can not find any artists by that name with a quick search.
Gorgeous thing! Think teens, give or take. Looks like some of WMFs work but think it should be marked, if so. No marks on the silver? Any...
With the way that shade attaches to the socket, I think the whole thing pretty modern. Lamp is meant to simulate wrought iron but think it is cast.
These look like heavily patinated brass to me and pretty modern. Have seen similar work out of India.
This is an adjustable height bridge lamp. The styling is Colonial and dates circa 1950. It simulates an oil lamp but has always been electric....
If you read the link I posted, it states that early pieces were unmarked.
Sure looks like Bybee to me. Here is another one that the seller suggests is Bybee or Cole........
Would think sales aids for a traveling salesman or to use at furniture market. Might have used different formats at different times. Might have...
Middle Eastern or Egypt in origin. Does seem to have a bit of age to it.
Appears to be a copy of The Gift by Oleg Zhivetin. https://www.artbrokerage.com/Oleg-Zhivetin/Gift-AP-1998-112131
Factory painting. Here is another one. https://www.collectorsweekly.com/stories/120127-w-mirkin
Not sure what the critters are but think an 1880 date about right.
Interesting chair. I don't quite know what to make of the top wood configuration..... Maybe William and Mary meets Empire revival. I do think...
Really not a whole lot you can do. Cleaning with anything other than a duster will probably remove paper. Have seen some people lacquer these to...
Might also be termed a butler's secretary. Agree that this is a bit of a transitional piece and a very early 1800s date would seem accurate....
Have not seen this mark before and the pottery is a bit different than most swirled clay pieces seen. Wonder if this might be a student piece...
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