have you tried doing a rubbing of the mark with pencil or crayon paper?
Does anyone recognize the mark on the bottom of this fun frog? Looks like JB. The only artist I know that conjoins the J with a B is J.B. Blunk...
I met them both years ago when they had part of their collection on display - I believe in the High Museum along with their Chihuly collection....
Not a chance. This couple had a glass collection that rivaled Cornings - many of their pieces were on loan to museums at one time or another...
the photos are too far away for me to see detail but it looks like a porcelain Netsuke.
Yep!!!! Definitely not suitable for a small home! These pieces are meant to be impressive. They have been a hard sell in my neck of the woods...
Thoughts on this darling vase? It has a textured finish, hand painted decor and gold enameled lip. No signature but came from a huge art glass...
This is a wonderful website!!! Thank you for sharing!
This is a substantial pair of busts on marble bases. Does anyone recognize whom they might represent? Thank you![ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH]
Jivvy thanks for that link on the forbidden stitch!
oh shoot! No image Title: Street by the Water Hammer Price*: $212 *(Does not include auction fee to buyer) Low Estimate: $300 High Estimate:...
I am assuming it is the holder for the sword. I can double check tomorrow.
https://www.liveauctioneers.com/item/18108690_pair-elaborate-large-bronze-samurai-warriors
Could be plaster - I wouldn't think the housekeepers would have used polish on these but I could be wrong I guess that could be a reason why the...
Phoenix and dragon admidst cloud scrolls. I can not remember what forbidden stitch looks like. I think this Chinese embroidery is lovely!
Yes they are both missing implements. They are approximately 16.25" in height. There is a hole in one leg and they are hollow. I was seeing...
Late Classical Secretary Bookcase? I have seen adjustable shelved interiors in early pieces. Typically they were English.
I am assuming these are pot metal or spelter painted with bronze finish. I am seeing a lot of white flaking and neither sculpture are very heavy....
http://www.askart.com/auction_records/Carleton_Furbush/103570/Carleton_Furbush.aspx
Canary yellow glass will often 'glow' under blacklight indicating that there is uranium in the glass mixture. That can often give you an idea of...
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