Greyhounds were a popular design motif in the Art Deco era, of which 1941 would be considered -- no pun intended -- the tail end. Debora
I'd think your box was done by a talented amateur carver. From his monogram, likely been at it a while. As for purpose, my guess would be a...
You owe me one.;) Debora [ATTACH]
As above. Copy of a Novgorod icon. Elijah. c. late 15 - early 16 c. Debora [ATTACH]
Would/could you post a photograph of the back without the editing? Debora
Yes, if it's not already damaged, you should do so. As carefully as you can. Debora
Could be a hip belt from the 1960s. Never seen one quite that fancy but that's what it appears to be. Debora
I'd think souvenir pieces collected by a traveler more likely. And sorry, I know nothing about repairing canvas. Marote has, I believe,...
Doesn't look anything like the work of Armen Gevorkian. You might look to Greece and recent, given it says "Athens July 2003" on the back. Debora
Ah, you're not going to be fooled then. Good. Debora
Here's another word you should familiarize yourself with. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Transfer_printing Debora
I would be very cautious about dealing with this auction house in the future. Debora
Agree re Spain. A little souvenir and, to my eye, early in the era of mass tourism. As above, esparto used to make baskets in Andalusia and...
Yes, the box looks original and as such is helpful in dating. In addition to age, variables for valuing include having a pair, their size, their...
I assume this is the other piece you were referring to. Debora [ATTACH]
Here's a word you'll want to familiarize yourself with. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cloisonn%C3%A9 Debora
As with any merchandising for national brands, there are usual a number of variations. If there are, the posters would carry codes for correct...
As was Archibald Leach with his -- to quote Pauline Kael -- radiantly shallow perfection. Debora
Hardly looks to date to the 1700s. Debora
Yes, for the waters. Like Casablanca. Debora
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