So, the areas I marked in red were supposed to be carved? [IMG]
Hm, not jadeite you say. How is it not finished? [IMG]
I am thinking that a recent piece but wanted to check other opinions. The horizontal cuts have traces of drilled holes in them. I guess first a...
Thank you both.
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I think Chinese never stopped using nephrite. It was primary jade material before they discovered the jadeite but they continued to work both. The...
Imperial Russia, don't know when. It reads " Factory in St. Petersburg". Any other marks?
Probably soapstone was used all over the world. I guess withouth a carved motif and more specific shape it would be hard to attribute it to a...
Maybe Egyptian revival and sphinx.
Maybe the girl is not Italian? Otherwise I think it would be signed Napoli for a local person
Actually, I meant if there is such Italian name? Naples is the English for Napoli, right? The painting is signed Italy, so the artist being...
Don't know. I would think it is the location,Napoli. Is Naples a person's name?
I find it charming but in poor condition, needs to be restretched. Wonder why it is signed in English. Maybe made for the tourist market?...
Took some better pictures. So, I wonder if this is a hobbyist or studio piece. Either way, it does not look very professional to use silicon for...
I've posted some time ago, don't remember here or on Ebay. Forgot what were the comments but I think someone suggested a part of a lamp. It's...
Anything interesting? Thanks
Just noticed that tube on the top is a separate piece, attached with silicon. I'd think a later addition but the color is a good match.
Recent?
Got closeups. Picasso signed many ways but this does not seem to be his.
Separate names with a comma.
