You would still see pixilation with an aquatint correct?
Yep.....didn't see one....
I was thinking south western because the 'ruins' looked a little adobe to me. But then I stumbled upon the Russian one.......
I kept looking at the Russian boxes and then I found this one https://www.liveauctioneers.com/item/8349191_106-russian-silver-niello-box
My eyes are practically bleeding - seriously though, I have polished and gone back over the entire box. No marks. Sigh.
There are no hallmarks that I have been able to find on this box. The engraved landscape looks South Western or possibly Persian to me but I...
S.I.S. I don't know how you found that? I searched and searched and even did a google image search. Not sure what to make of it - I think I...
My client brought me[ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH] a frame watercolor on paper. It had a Matisse name plaque. I...
I found this interesting bit about Scandinavian overshot weavings. https://scandinavianweaversmn.com/tag/skillbragd/
OMG!!!! I absolutely love this!
Here are a couple of more close ups. Sorry for the quality. It is framed under glass which makes the glare difficult! [ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH]
First name looks like Tom?
I would contact Toovey's for a valuation. https://www.tooveys.com/contact-tooveys/ But only if it is at NO cost to you
Most of the hammer prices (which were about 2) at auction in the United Kingdom sold for around 32 pounds. The link below shows that auction...
Definitely Mexican - likely Taxco - you can do a pencil or crayon rubbing onto paper to see if the marks are clearer....
Unfortunately I can not take it out of it's housing. I can try to get better close ups tomorrow when I am back at the gallery. I did check out...
My client brought me this lovely little woven piece sealed under glass - shows some age and could have been an exhibition piece from a museum....
This is an interesting set. I assume it is for serving and eating? Thin copper I believe. Two pieces have hammered centers and there is an...
Imperial yellow is really quite popular. I like your immortal!
This listing states Late Qing to Republic https://www.liveauctioneers.com/item/28407504_antique-chinese-enameled-porcelain-scholar-figure
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