Between the base in Rantoul and the university, a huge number of people have spent some time in this community. It never ceases to amaze me the...
Some final comments on these two and I will post a new pair in a bit. As I said above, I chose these two at least in part due to the fact that I...
These look like they would be very useful for knocking out dents in holloware. I don't know if that is what they really are but that is what I...
My great grandparent's secretary had little pillars inside the roll-top that you pulled on that concealed thin vertical drawers. There was also a...
My comments on the paintings ..... Both have merits but I don't think either are particularly successful. I actually like A better than B....
I understand this in polite company .... but that may not apply here .... LOL! This is supposed to be an exercise in critical analysis so I...
There is no frame for painting A. Here is painting B with frame. [ATTACH]
I think you are the third person who said they did not like them but provided no additional comments. I guess that is your prerogative but, if...
Thanks ..... :shame::bag::stop: Are we done with this pair? Seems that these have elicited fewer comments and less strong reactions overall....
This is a transitional piece between the Renaissance Revival style and the Eastlake. It has characteristics of both. This type of furniture...
I am seeing both old and new lumber in that drawer bottom. Either this was made of recycled lumber or there were repairs made at some point. My...
This potato brings up a very good point. If this were not by a famous photographer would this be worth anywhere near a million Euros? Of course...
Heck ..... He didn't even wash it first :eek: [IMG]
Look typical of Chinese work. I don't believe these are particularly old so probably new when they bought them.
I agree. I think we are talking 20th century on these. Edit: I see the Christies people agree.
Before I answer this, can I see a better picture of the picture of the potato so that I can appreciate it more fully? :woot:
Looks like it is Sargues ...... https://www.liveauctioneers.com/item/7010247_a-louis-xv-style-gilt-bronze-mounted-kingwood-bure
This is why I said that the configuration is odd. Also, the drawers look deeper than a typical instruments cabinet. Depending on overall size,...
Generally, an apothecary cabinet has small, more square drawers. It is generally in the style of an old medical cabinet but I am not so sure....
Pair #4 Painting A: Oil or Acrylic on board approx. 10" x 14" [ATTACH] Painting B: Oil or acrylic on board. Approx. 22" x 28" [ATTACH]
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