You know... I wouldn't even touch the frame. There must be lots of fakes out there. Signs of wear and age add to veracity. Debora
That is odd. At a guess... I'd think punk-era craft jewelry. Where'd you find it and what were you told about it? Perhaps someone knowledgable...
Nowadays the cigar is more shocking than the nudity. Debora
Don't touch the Selby. A new owner will want to restore herself/hisself. The Burt Reynolds was a Cosmopolitan magazine centerfold from 1972....
A Google Lens search brings up a number of similars. 1910s, "pre-Victorian," late 19th century/early 20th century, 1855... That'a a fairly wide...
What a great suggestion! Eager to hear response. Debora
Brand new and already landfill. Debora
Are you sure that's wood and not cast? I ask because the grain goes a different direction on the back then it does on the front. Not that old,...
From this Israeli web site and run through Google Translate:...
It's a Victorian gesso frame in rather worn condition. Chipped and missing gilding. Not contemporary to the painting. The painting is dated...
You'll have to open it up anyway, what with broken glass, old mat. Debora
I have nothing to contribute to this thread but am blown away by the lovely things you all have found. What eyes you all have, what discerning...
Love, love, love the dresser. What an honest little piece of furniture. Here's Ikea's least expensive three-drawer chest for comparison. Hum......
Yes, a good buy. Has lots of presence. Debora
The overall crazing is the giveaway. Debora
Interestingly, Aboriginal design. Debora
You're too kind, @Boland. Debora
Lovely! Examples are 18th century. Debora
I wouldn't call it such but I can see where one might where the sky meets the mountains. A1 definition: "Negative space painting is a technique...
I don't know what a "negative painting" is! Off to the internet... Back soon. Debora
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