Sort of surreal but almost seems like a figure study drawing that has been embellished in to a painting. I see Ruolias or similar.
LOL! .... Thanks for the attempt. Must be so rare it is worthless ;) Perhaps someone else will have something more informative.
Paper cutting is an ancient japanese art. Typically, they are intricate cut outs placed against a background for contrast. I have seen pictures...
I think the box would be considered a premium to entice purchase. I would tend to think teens-20s based on styling and workmanship.
Found a few examples of shorter ones. Apparently imported from East Germany. This one failed to sell for $500.00 in the St. Louis metro...
DOA = Dead on Arrival. Here where I am in Podunkville Midwest, I would have to practically give this away. 2+ hours away in Chicago, I could...
1920s traditional design with faux wood grain. As has been discussed here previously, this is not the type of Simmons furniture coveted by...
Thanks for showing this around. Was not convinced this is Edgefield but have come up with nothing else similar. The vent hole is as made. The...
These are mahogany veneer and your secondary wood is oak. 60s seems about right but possibly late 50s. Style is traditional but not a true...
Size? Where are you? Could see this having some appeal in big cities. Everywhere else would be virtually DOA.
I think Edwardian is right on. Odd but attractive chairs.
Thanks for the continued efforts!
Thanks for cross posting! Appreciate any information anyone can provide. The only reason I can think for a vent would be to let gasses out...
Somehow missed this first time around. This is what immediately came to mind upon seeing this ..... [IMG]
Relatively low value can mean a lot of things. Does it mean without a crack it is 1K while with it $300? I would be very happy with that...
Here is the extent of our communication..... (I have removed the name of the responder)...... Hi Brad, Thanks a lot for your photos;...
That same area is seen better in the second pic but checked anyway. Nothing there. My experience in such cases is that the experts don't want...
Showed this in the finds thread and said I would send pics off to Crocker Farm. They responded that it did not meet their criteria for auction...
The Elizabethan era is 16th century. There is no way that this bed resembles furniture from that era or have any where near the age.
I think this is likely a late American Rococo (revival) piece circa 1860. Unusual to see something like this in oak, as they are usually mahogany...
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