And here again: https://www.lyonandturnbull.com/auctions/asian-works-of-art-509/lot/211
Wow-- thanks @LauraGarnet02! I had not found that one and that's totally it. I really appreciate the help.
Personally I wouldn't go back. Hard to store, even for a little while, and I can't imagine there's a big market for them.
Interesting idea. Makes sense. The bottom overall is not perfectly flat though-- it can rock back and forth some. Of course it could be bent from...
This seated figure measures 8 cm tall (3"). There's a curious hole in the bottom 'plate' for lack of a better term. Does anyone know how old this...
I love these comments. Thank you Debora! During our recent antiquers hiatus, I noticed again that this is the kind of thoughtful, informed...
I'll only add that the paint looks pretty dang good for a 1000-year-old pre-Columbian buried artifact. So, were you walking down the street and...
I did contact them, but ended up going with this guy I've met at shows a couple times. He owns a gallery and restoration / preservation service...
Those are great! Thanks for sharing!
Thanks Johnny!
Thank you @2manybooks! I appreciate that. :)
Thank you!
Update: I had this painting professionally cleaned. He also did some touch up on the frame. I think it made a big difference. It was not crazy...
You can't really go wrong for $2. I probably would have left it behind if I was on my bicycle ;).
Thanks!!
I'm gonna say African, and not old. Other members here will know much more than me, so hang tight.
To be completely honest, there's an aspect of how stupid it all is that really appeals to me.
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That bottle vase woulda caught my eye, but not those others.
I carry them in my panniers. Sometimes I'll ship them from one of those packaging stores.
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