Vintage Studio Pottery Spade Form Vase - Modern Style - Unsigned - Late 20th C.

Large size - vintage - modern style - spade form - studio pottery vase in unglazed graphite colored clay with a wide band of white matte glaze or slip at the neck - unsigned - from the late part of the 20th century. The clay and glaze is roughly scratched with a diagonal pattern at the neck for added dimension. Beautiful proportions - dramatic presence - obvious influence of the great 20th century British studio potter - Hans Coper. The over-all condition of this vintage pre-owned hand made item is excellent - no chips - no cracks - no repairs - inconsistencies in the clay body and glaze as intended by the artist. Size - 10 3/4" Wide x 5 1/8" Deep x 11 1/2" High.

Price - US $2,550.00

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PAT McNAUGHTON - Blue Rhapsody - Canadian Oil Painting on Panel - Circa 1980

Vintage framed oil painting on masonite panel by Canadian artist PAT McNAUGHTON - artists' label and title on the back Blue Rhapsody - painted circa 1980. This original artwork is contained in a vintage frame. The over-all condition of this pre-owned vintage item is excellent - no loss - no damage to the painting - the frame has minor scuffs that come with age and use. Size of artwork - 11 1/2" Wide x 16" High. Frame size - 17" Wide x 21" High x 1 1/2" Deep.

PAT McNAUGHTON - Pat is an accomplished Toronto artist whose work regularly appears at Waddington's Auctions in Toronto. She is best known for her floral still life paintings.

Price - US $875.00

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Vintage Impressionist Painting - Oil on Canvas - Initialled - 20th Century

Vintage - Impressionist style - oil painting on stretched canvas - indistinctly initialled by the artist in the lower right corner (as photographed) - from the mid part of the 20th century. Painted with a heavy impasto in areas over a gloss black base coat using a misty, subdued color palette. This painting is unframed. The over-all condition of this pre-owned vintage item is excellent - canvas needs to be re-stretched/tightened - no loss - no damage - no fading - very clean. Size - 10"W x 8"H x 3/4"D.

Price - US $550.00

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OSCAR DE LA RENTA - Vintage Printed Paisley Scarf - 100% Silk - Made in Japan

Vintage women's - luxury brand - traditional style - printed paisley scarf in jewel tones with machine sewn edges by OSCAR DE LA RENTA - for Foulards & Accessoires SAA Inc. - 100% silk - super light weight - made in Japan - circa 1990's. The original manufacturers label attached to the edge - Oscar de la Renta in the print - as photographed. The over-all condition of this pre-owned item is excellent - no signs of wear - no stains - no damage - very minor/light fold marks. Size - 34" square.

Price - US $225.00

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GIOVANNI FRANCESCO BARBIERI - The Daughters of Guercino - 18th Century Engraving

Rare antique - 18th century - original stipple engraving on heavy paper after the great 17th century Italian Baroque artist GIOVANNI FRANCESCO BARBIERI 1591-1666 (also known as GUERCINO) - titled The Daughters of Guercino in the Dress of the Country Near Bologna - circa 1772. Most likely engraved by Francesco Bartolozzi in London in 1772. Titled in pencil at the bottom on the paper backing - The Daughters of Guercino - dedicated in pencil - from C.C.J. The over-all condition of this antique item is good - the engraving has been cut down from the original paper size to an oval - one straight edge cut in the paper (as photographed - not noticeable when framed - could be restored) - over-all foxing to the paper - partially applied with adhesive to an old paper backing (paper backing with foxing) - otherwise in fine antique form. Size of image - 9 1/2"W x 12"H. Mounted size - 10 1/2"W x 13 1/2"H.

Price - US $1,500.00

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Antique Early 19th Century Canadian Watercolor Sketch - Initialed & Dated

Antique - early 19th century - Canadian watercolor sketch on early paper - indistinctly initialed by the artist - very faint 1811 in pencil in the lower right corner. The over-all condition of this pre-owned antique item is good - with one small 3/16" tear in the paper at the top/centre (as photographed) - minor loss to the lower right corner (as photographed) - ripples in the paper (noticeable on the back only) - over-all the paper is fragile but in good condition. Size - 11 7/8"W x 8 3/4"H.

Price - US $275.00

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Vintage Watercolor & Sepia Painting on Paper - Full Moon - Signed & Dated

Vintage watercolor and sepia painting of a full moon - done on medium weight watercolor paper - signed on the back in pencil H**** HENRY - also dated in pencil on the back April 1975. Comes with a vintage double matte - both matte boards beveled. The watercolor is attached with an adhesive to a back board along the top edge only. The over-all condition of this pre-owned vintage item is excellent - no loss - no damage - bright and strong color - top matte board scuffed and may need replacing - mattes may be acidic. Size of watercolor - 4 5/8"W x 7 1/2"H. Matte size - 10"W x 13"H.

Price - US $225.00

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EDMOND MALASSIS (1856-1941) - Listed French Artist - Carennac 1938 - Watercolor

 

An extraordinary architectural watercolor painting on paper by French listed artist - EDMOND MALASSIS (1856-1941) - signed by the artist in the lower right corner and titled CARRENAC - also dated 1938. It is a partial view of an historic building in the medieval village of Carennac, France in the Dordogne Valley. The painting is done on a very thick - quality - hand-made paper. The watercolor is attached with adhesive tape to a paper matte using the same colors as the painting - possibly produced by the artist. On the back of the matte is an inscription proclaiming it to be a gift from the artist's wife in 1966. On the back board is another inscription identifying this artwork as payment for legal fees from the artist's wife in Paris - 1966. The painting is framed in a vintage - simple profile - gesso and gilt frame. The over-all condition of this pre-owned vintage item is excellent - there is a chip in the upper left corner of the frame where the gesso and gilt finish are missing (as photographed) - painting, matte and backboard are loose in the frame. The water-color is in exceptional condition, absolutely no fading or staining. Size of paper - 6 1/4"W x 9 3/8"H. Frame size - 9 3/4"W x 13 1/4"H x 1/2"D.

To see the exact view of the medieval building in the painting click on - http://www.valac.nl/dbdb18-Dordogne-cycling-tour.html

Price - US $1,750.00

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NATALE GAVAGNIN (Italian, 1851-1923) - Venetian Canal Under a Full Moon

 

Gouache & Watercolor on Paper - Circa 1900

 

An extraordinary Venetian Impressionist style gouache and watercolor painting on paper by listed Italian artist - NATALE GAVAGNIN (1851-1923) - signed by the artist in the lower left corner - circa 1900. It is a view of a Venetian canal under a full moon with a lone black gondola navigating the waterway by the canal lights. The painting is done on a medium weight paper - it is contained in a matte provided by the Venetian gallery it was purchased from - stamped on the back of the matte ANTONIO GENOVA - VENICE - BEAUX ARTS. The watercolor is sandwiched between the matte and the backboard - the matte and backboard should be replaced as they appear to be acidic. The painting is contained in a vintage gesso and gilt frame retailed by the T. Eaton Company in Toronto - preserved under glass. The over-all condition of this pre-owned antique item is excellent - the watercolor is in exceptional condition no fading or staining - the paper appears to have minor foxing to the back - no loss - no damage - there are a few chips to the gilt finish of the frame (as photographed). Size of paper - 7"W x 13"H (approximate). Matte size - 11 7/8"W x 18 3/8"H. Frame size - 13"W x 19 1/2"H x 5/8"D.

 

Price - US $1,950.00

 

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Quality Vintage Gold Tone & Enamel Lizard Brooch with Rhinestones - Circa 1980's

Quality - vintage - blue and black enamel decorated lizard brooch with gold tone metal finish - set with clear rhinestones along the back and head - also set with green eyes - circa 1980's. This piece of costume jewelry is unbranded - hinged pin to the back side. The over-all condition of this vintage pre-owned item is excellent - no loss - no damage - no repairs - with all rhinestones in place and sturdy - sturdy pin and closure - minor surface scratches that come with age and use. Size - 3 5/8"L x 1"W x 3/8"D (including pin).

Price - US $175.00

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Antique French Collapsible Travel Cup with Lid - LUMIERE FRANCE - Circa 1895

Antique French - collapsible travel cup with decorative lid embossed with a plaque and floral swags - made from lightweight aluminum - marked on the base LUMIERE FRANCE - circa 1895. The over-all condition of this pre-owned antique item is excellent - no loss - no damage - scratches and dents in the metal surface that come with age and use - tight fitting lid - extends fully with ease. Size (closed - including lid) - 2 1/2" Diameter x 1" High. Size (open - including lid) - 2 1/2" Diameter x 3" High.

Price - US $150.00

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BO MELANDER - Mid Century Modern Glazed Ceramic Bud Vase - Denmark - Circa 1960's

Vintage Scandinavian studio pottery - BO MELANDER - DENMARK - mid century modern glazed ceramic bud vase - impressed with the maker's name and Denmark on the base - circa 1960's. The over-all condition of this pre-owned vintage item is excellent - no loss - no damage - no repairs. Size - 1 1/2" Diameter x 2 1/2" High.

Price - US $175.00

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Quality Contemporary Framed Watercolor Portrait - Unsigned - Late 20th Century

Quality contemporary Canadian watercolor portrait of a blond haired and blue eyed boy - unsigned - from the late part of the 20th century. Framed with a custom silk matte and gilt frame - under glass - hanger to the back. The over-all condition of this pre-owned item is excellent - bright and strong color to the painting itself - the custom silk matte has a few ripples - the gilt frame is in good condition - ready to hang. Size of viewable image - 2 3/4" Square. Frame size - 6" Square x 1 1/4" Deep.

Price - US $125.00

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Set of Twelve Hand-Made Studio Pottery Botanical Medallions/Tiles - 20th Century

Set of twelve vintage, unique and decorative - hand-made - studio pottery botanical medallions or tiles - from the 20th century. Each ceramic rondel is completely hand-made depicting a different botanical specimen - these include, but are not limited to - geranium leaves - ivy leaves - dandelion leaves as well as examples of grasses and other greenery. Each leaf grouping is hand-painted with a combination of blue and green glossy glazes - all set against a chocolate brown background glaze with a grainy finish. Raised edges to the perimeter of each piece - a few are marked with the initials AC on the back. They would look wonderful mounted into a decorative shadow box frame - all together or in multiples - or as part of a tile project. The over-all condition of these pre-owned vintage items is excellent - two of the tiles appear to have old un-noticeable repairs - even with the repairs there is no loss to the tiles themselves - variations and minor wear to each medallion consistent with vintage and hand-made items. Size of each piece - 2 5/8" Diameter x 3/16" Deep.

Price - US $595.00

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Antique Art Deco Sterling Silver & Rhinestone Necklace - JAY FLEX - Circa 1930's

 

Stunning and elegant - antique - Art Deco - JAY FLEX sterling silver and rhinestone necklace featuring a palmette designed pendant with a central baguette crystal - marked with the maker's name on one of the mounts - also marked STERLING on the same mount - made in Montreal, Canada in the 1930's. This necklace is manufactured with the highest quality workmanship and materials - with each rhinestone prong set in sterling silver. The over-all condition of this pre-owned antique item is excellent - no loss - no damage - no repairs - color variations in the rhinestones that comes with age and use. Chain length - 16". Pendant size - 1 1/8"W x 1 1/8"H x 1/4"D.

 

Price - US $375.00

 

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Vintage Gold Tone Renaissance Revival Brooch with Faux Cameo - Circa 1950's

Vintage gold tone brooch - Renaissance Revival style - set with a faux cameo - circa 1950's. This piece of costume jewelry is unbranded - hinged pin to the back side. The over-all condition of this vintage pre-owned item is excellent - no loss - no damage - no repairs - sturdy pin and closure - minor tarnishing to the metal finish that comes with age and use. Size - 2"W x 2 3/4"L x 3/8"D (including pin).

Price - US $175.00

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Vintage Gold Tone Wreath Brooch Set with Multi Color Rhinestones - Circa 1950's

Vintage gold tone - wreath brooch - set with various shapes, sizes and colors of rhinestones - circa 1950's. This piece of costume jewelry is unbranded - hinged pin to the back side. The over-all condition of this vintage pre-owned item is excellent - with all rhinestones in place and sturdy - sturdy pin and closure - minor tarnishing to the metal finish that comes with age and use. Size - 1 3/8" Diameter x 3/8" Deep.

Price - US $175.00

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Vintage Impressionist Oil Pastel Drawing on Paper - Unsigned - Mid 20th Century

Vintage - masterful - Impressionist oil pastel and graphite drawing on black paper - featuring a young girl perched on a plank collecting water - the vibrant surrounding greenery captured in the swirling pattern of the water to increased effect - unsigned by the artist - from the middle of the 20th century. This original artwork is unframed. There is a contrasting style drawing using metallic pigments on the reverse - featuring an ethnic tribal woman with elongated neck adorned with rings. The over-all condition of this pre-owned vintage item is excellent - bright and strong color - no loss - no damage - ready to be framed. Size - 10"W x 8"H.

Price - US $1,750.00

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Haitian Market Scene - Oil on Canvas - Circa 1980's


Vintage Haitian market scene oil painting on canvas - signed within the painting by the artist - FRANTZ - from the late part of the 20th century. The over-all condition of this pre-owned vintage item is excellent - no loss - no damage - bright and strong color - ready to be framed. Size - 8"W x 10"H.

Price - US $275.00

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Vintage Canadian Acrylic Landscape Painting on Canvas - Late 20th Century

Vintage Canadian acrylic landscape painting on canvas - modern abstract style using strong color over a metallic bronze base - unsigned and untitled by the artist - from the late part of the 20th century. This painting is not framed. The over-all condition of this pre-owned item is excellent - no loss - no damage - in fine form - ready to frame and hang. Size - 20"W x 16"H x 3/4"D.

Price - US $95.00 SOLD

Large Canadian Contemporary Abstract Oil Painting on Panel - Unsigned - 1998

Large Canadian contemporary abstract oil painting on foam core panel - dedicated on the back of the panel (To Matt - From Alex - XO) - also dated on the back Oct '98. This painting is not signed by the artist other than the dedication. The painting is framed in a simple gallery style frame with a bevelled canvas matte. The over-all condition of this painting is excellent - although the foam core panel is slightly concave (this could be easily remedied by extra support on the back of the panel) - the frame is in excellent condition - the canvas matte has a couple of specs of dirt (as photographed). Size of panel - 30"W x 20"H. Frame size - 32 1/2"W x 22 1/2"H x 1 3/8"D.

Price - US $100.00 SOLD

Vintage Framed Caribbean Watercolor Painting on Paper - Signed - Circa 1970's

Vintage - Impressionist style - Caribbean landscape watercolor painting on paper - signed in the lower left corner MARCELIA - circa 1970's. Framed with a painted faux bamboo solid wood frame - preserved under glass and finished with two contrasting, bevel edged matte boards. Vintage framer's label on the back - The Frameworks at Yonge and Summerhill in Toronto. This painting has not been viewed outside of the frame. The over-all condition of the watercolor appears to be excellent - bright strong color - no apparent damage. The vintage frame is in good condition - with one corner split (as photographed - easily repaired by a professional) - surface scratches that come with age and use - torn dust cover at back. Size of viewable image - 13 3/4"W x 10 1/4"H. Frame size - 19 3/4"W x 16"H x 1"D.

Price - US $113.00 SOLD

Vintage Framed Caribbean Watercolor Painting on Paper - Signed - Circa 1970's

Vintage - Impressionist style - Caribbean landscape watercolor painting on paper - signed in the lower left corner MARCELIA - circa 1970's. Framed with a painted faux bamboo solid wood frame - preserved under glass and finished with two contrasting, bevel edged matte boards. Vintage framer's label on the back - The Frameworks at Yonge and Summerhill in Toronto. This painting has not been viewed outside of the frame. The over-all condition of the watercolor appears to be excellent - bright strong color - no apparent damage. The vintage frame is in excellent condition - minor surface scratches that come with age and use. Size of viewable image - 13 3/4"W x 10 1/4"H. Frame size - 19 3/4"W x 16"H x 1"D.

Price - US $112.00 SOLD

DAN DELANEY - Goose Rocks Beach, Maine - July 1998 - Framed American Watercolor

 

Contemporary American - Impressionist style - watercolor painting on paper by DAN DELANEY - signed by the artist in the lower right corner - titled in the lower right corner Goose Rocks, M. (Goose Rocks Beach, Maine) - dated '98 July. Tastefully - float framed - under glass in a simple contemporary gilt frame - also matted and inset with a simple white filet. This original artwork has not been viewed outside the frame. The over-all condition of the painting appears to be excellent - strong, bright color - no stains or tears in the paper. The matte board and filet appear in excellent condition - there appears to be a couple specks of dust between the matte and the glass. The gilt frame has a few issues - the frame itself is sound - the gilding at the corners is chipped - there are numerous scratches as photographed (the frame could be re-gilt or painted). The dust cover at the back is missing - easy to replace. Size of watercolor - 8"W x 5 1/2"H. Frame size - 15 1/2"W x 13"H x 1 1/8"D.

 

Price - US $150.00 SOLD

J. BULLUK - Vintage Canadian Modernist Style Acrylic Painting on Canvas - 1973

Vintage Canadian rural winter landscape acrylic painting in the modernist style of the 1970's - signed by the artist in the lower left corner J. BULLUK and dated 73. This original artwork is painted on a stretched canvas and fastened to the stretcher with staples. This painting is not framed. The over-all condition of this pre-owned vintage item is excellent - no loss - no damage - minor abrasions at the edges of the canvas from a previous frame - minor spotting/staining of the canvas (only visible from the back - see detail photograph) - ready to frame - or hang it as it is. Size - 24"W x 12"H x 3/4"D.

Price - US $280.00 SOLD

Vintage Male Nude Sketch by D. LINGENFETTER

Vintage male nude ink sketch on water-colour paper by D. LINGENFETTER, circa 1980's. The sketch is applied to artist's board. The over-all condition is excellent. Size of paper - 4" wide x 6" high.

Price - US $15.00 SOLD

NELTON FISHER (1965-) - Caribbean Artist - Acrylic on Canvas - 20th Century

Late 20th century acrylic painting on canvas by Caribbean artist NELTON FISHER - circa 1990's. Signed by the artist in the lower left corner and initialled in the lower right corner. The over-all condition of this pre-owned item is excellent - no loss - no damage - the canvas is has some minor grime along the outside edges. Size - 16"W x 18 1/2"H x 1"D.
About the artist - Nelton Fisher was born May 28, 1965, in Albert Town, Trelawny, Jamaica. When he was a small child he lived with his grandmother and attended Maud McLeod Secondary School. He then moved to Anchovy to live with his father and attended Anchovy Secondary School. He is entirely self-taught and loved to paint from a very early age. One of his paintings was presented to the former Prime Minister of Jamaica, the Hon. Hugh Shearer. He is in many prestigious collections, and no Jamaican art collection could be said to be complete without his work.

Price - US $100.00 SOLD

Men's Vintage Sterling Silver Rope Twist Band - Made in Mexico - Size 10

Men's vintage - hand-crafted - sterling silver rope twist band ring - marked on the inside of the band 'MEXICO' and '925'. The over-all condtion is excellent with surface scratches from age and use. Total weight - 14 grams of silver. Size - 10.

Price - US $35.00 SOLD

VICTOR VALERY (1889-1910) - Rouen Cathedral - Fine Art Engraving - Circa 1910

Rare antique fine art - sepia tone engraving on heavy cream paper - of Rouen Cathedral in northwestern France - by listed French artist VICTOR VALERY (1889-1910) - signed by the artist in pencil in the lower right corner below the plate - titled in French Cathedral de Rouen, in pencil in the lower left corner of the paper - circa 1910. Stamped - MADE IN FRANCE - on the back of the print. The over-all condition of this pre-owned antique item is fair - with a water stain to the lower left corner of the paper (as photographed) - foxing to the back of the paper from a previous acidic card board mounting back board (both the foxing and the water stain could be resolved by a good conservator) - strong and crisp impression - no loss - otherwise in fine form - ready to frame. Plate size - 5 3/8"W x 7 3/8"H. Paper size - 9 5/8"W x 12 3/4"H.

VICTOR VALERY - Promising French artist Victor Valery (1889-1910) lived a short life, making his signed etchings rare and hard to find.

Price - US $350.00

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Antique 19th Century English Stipple Engraving - Street Performers - Circa 1880

Antique - hand colored - whimsical 19th century English stipple engraving of street performers with a monkey doing a high wire act with another in wait while a diverse crowd is genuinely amused - circa 1880. The engraving is in an antique - custom made - solid oak frame - old English paper label on the original dust cover at the back. Matted with what appears to be an acidic matte board - conserved under glass. The over-all condition of the print appears to be excellent - the paper is cut down in size to accomodate the framing - the matte needs to be replaced (acidic matte board) - the frame varnish is dry in areas - the paper label is mounted on the back upside down - otherwise in fine antique form. Size of viewable engraving - 8 3/4"W x 5 1/2"H. Frame size - 12 3/4"W x 9 1/2"H x 3/4"D.

Price - US $72.00 SOLD

French Fine Art Print on Paper - Paris-Place de l'Opera - Signed - Circa 1930's

Early 20th century fine art print with colored highlights - titled Paris-Place de l'Opera - signed in the print SEGUIE in the lower left corner - circa 1930's. The title - in pencil, and in the lower left corner - appears to be in the artist's hand. Printed on Arches paper - water mark visible in the lower left corner. The over-all condition of this pre-owned vintage item is excellent - with rough edges to the paper - notations to the margins on the front and back - remnants of adhesive tape on the back of the print - ready to frame. Image size - 11 1/4"W x 8 3/4"H. Paper size - 15"W x 11 1/4"H.

Price - US $40.00 SOLD 

NANCY COX - California Seascape Oil Painting on Canvas - Late 20th Century

American contemporary California seascape oil painting on canvas by NANCY COX (b.1955) - from the late part of the 20th century. Signed by the artist - N. COX - in the lower left corner. Framed in a solid wood frame with velvet liner - the frame is marked Made in Mexico on the back. Artist's business card attached to the back of the frame and the stretcher. The over-all condition of this pre-owned item is excellent - the canvas is clean and bright and has no damage or loss - the frame has a few minor surface scratches. Size of canvas - 12"W x 9"H. Frame size - 17 1/2"W x 15 3/4"H x 2"D.

Price - US $65.00 SOLD

Vintage Hand Carved & Painted Wood Totem Pole - Canada First Nations - 20th Century

Vintage hand-carved and painted softwood totem pole - Canada First Nations - from the middle of the 20th century. The upright column is carved from one solid piece of wood - probably pine. The base and wings are separate pieces - simply attached with one nail each. The entire totem pole is painted a gloss chocolate brown - with highlights and details in lemon yellow, white, red and black. There are further chip carved details into the face of the column - done after the painting. The over-all condition of this pre-owned vintage item is excellent - the wings and the base are loose but still firmly attached - some crazing of the paint finish that comes with age - minor surface scratches and loss of paint that comes with age - unfinished top (as photographed) - no loss to the wood itself. Size - 14 1/2"H x 7"W x 2"D (at base).

Price - US $25.00 SOLD 

Vintage Sterling Silver & Abalone Shell 'Heart' Ring - Size 4.5 - Marked '925'

Vintage - sterling silver and abalone shell - pinky finger ring - size 4 1/2. Possibly Mexican in origin. Marked on the inside of the band '925' for sterling silver. The over-all condition of this vintage - pre-owned - item is excellent - there appears to be an old repair or sizing of the ring at the back of the band - surface scratches and tarnishing of the metal that come with age and use.

Price - US $35.00 SOLD

Decorative Mid 20th Century Italian Giltwood Wall Bracket - Circa 1950

Vintage - mid 20th century - giltwood wall bracket or shelf - made in Italy - circa 1950. This shelf is carved from a piece of softwood and retains its' original gilded finish over a layer of carved and painted gesso. Retains the original factory paper label - Made in Italy - Dorato a Mano (gilded by hand). The over-all condition of this pre-owned vintage item is excellent - with a few areas of minor tarnishing of the gilding that come with age (patina) - discoloring/grime to the gilded finish on the top of the shelf with bright surrounding areas. Size - 7"W x 7"H x 3 1/2"D.

Price - US $120.00 SOLD

Five Antique Hand Carved Pine & Gilt Tassels - Architectural Elements - C. 1850

 
Set of five 19th century - decorative - hand carved pine wood and gilt finished tassels that were part of architectural elements - possibly from a French Canadian church decoration - circa 1850. The gilt finish has been applied over a thin layer of gesso - on top of the gilding sits a clear coat of old varnish. Three of the tassels are carved around the entire circumference - two have back sides that are rounded but do not have the same carved details as the others (see detail photo). All five of the tassels have a drilled receptacle or dowel hole in the top that once accepted either cording or other carved elements (see detail photo). By adding a knotted cord to cover the marriage of the two materials - they would make wonderful drapery or key tassels. The over-all condition of these five antique items is excellent - with some loss of the gesso and gilding in areas (consistent with age and use - see photos) - one may have cracked and retains an old repair (barely noticeable - still structurally sound) - areas to the top of the tassels are without gilding - otherwise in fine antique form. Size of each piece - 1 1/4" Diameter x 2 1/4" Long.

Price - US $65.00 SOLD

Mid Century Triangular Studio Pottery Bowl - Hand-Painted Chevron Decoration

 

Vintage mid century - triangular - studio pottery terra cotta bowl with interior incised decorated rim and exterior hand-painted chevron decoration - unmarked with a maker's name. Finished with a milky white glaze over the interior of the bowl - the same glaze is used for the hand-painted chevrons and also covers the base . The exposed terra cotta clay on the exterior of the bowl has a thin clear glaze. The over-all condition of this vintage - pre-owned - item is excellent - no chips - no cracks - minor glaze imperfections and misplaced glaze in a couple of areas consistent with studio pottery and hand made items (one area photographed - see detail photo) - minor surface grime to the thinly glazed terra cotta exterior that comes with age and use. Size - 5 3/4" Diameter x 2 3/4" High.

 

Price - US $295.00

 

Vintage - Hagenauer Style - Sculptural Silvered Candleholder - Circa 1950's

Vintage - Hagenauer style - sculptural silvered metal candleholder taking the form of a reclining nude - circa 1950's. This candleholder is not marked with a maker's name. The over-all condition of this vintage - pre-owned - item is excellent - with some tarnishing and surface scratches to the metal that come with age and use - minor pitting - otherwise in fine form. Size - 10 1/2"W x 2 1/2"D x 7 1/2"H.

 

Price - US $24.99 SOLD

MICHELE BROSSEAU - Vintage Lithographic Artwork Reproduction - Signed & Titled

Vintage lithographic reproduction of an original artwork by Canadian artist MICHELE BROSSEAU - titled "Allo!" - circa 1998. Signed and titled by the artist at the bottom of the print. There is a Rosenberg Gallery - Montreal - biography for the artist taped to the back of the print - see translation below. The over-all condition of the print is excellent - strong bright color - adhesive tape along all four sides to the back of the print - no rips or tears in the paper. The matte is in need of replacement. Size of paper - 6 3/4"W x 8 1/8"H.

MICHELE BROSSEAU
Michele has been exhibiting since the age of ten. His first love - engraving, etching and mixed media on fabric - were enriched with acrylic, gouache and pastel after studies in arts at the College St-Jean-sur-Richelieu and at the University of Quebec in Montreal.
With over a dozen exhibitions in Canada and abroad, many of his works are found among private collections in the United States, France, England and Hawaii. Some works have already been reproduced thousands of times for book covers.
His most recent showing of works, grouped under the theme - New intimate works - testify to a great spontaneity. Beyond his voluntary brushstrokes and freedom of his color palette, it is with a disconcerting simplicity that there is a discovery of the well-being, love, beauty, sensuality and intimacy of lovers.
December 1998

Price US $23.45 SOLD

Vintage Mexican Watercolor Painting - The Bullfighter - Signed - Circa 1960's

Vintage Mexican framed watercolor painting on paper of a bullfighter - for the tourist market - signed in the lower right corner VICENTE - circa 1960's. Old paper framing label on the back dust cover. The over-all condition of this item is good - the paper itself has sustained minor water damage in the lower right corner (as photographed) - the paper has yellowed - the vintage frame has numerous chips to the painted finish - could be re-framed with a matte so that the water damage on the paper would not be noticeable. Paper size - 10"W x 12"H. Frame size - 11 1/4"W x 13 1/4"H x 3/4"D.

Price - US$50.00 SOLD

Antique - English Copperplate Engraving of Robert Boyle - Early 18th Century

An early 18th century copperplate engraving of The Honorable Robert Boyle (1627-1691). Robert Boyle was an early Engish philosopher and an important 17th century chemist. This antique engraving comes with a black matte - this engraving is not framed. Engraver initials - R.W. - in the lower right corner. The over-all condition of this antique item is good - it appears that the engraving has been cut down from its' original size - adhesive tape to the back of the engraving - foxing to the paper - no tears - no repairs. Size of paper - 3 7/8"W x 5 7/8"H. Matte Size - 7"W x 9 3/4"H. 

Price - US$42.00 SOLD

 

Pair of Vintage Chinese Porcelain Cache Pots - Fretwork Sides - Mid 20th Century

Pair of vintage decorative Chinese blue and white porcelain cache pots or jardinieres with hand-painted floral decoration around the complete perimeter of each vessel - with six fretwork sides and six bracket feet to each pot - unmarked - from the middle of the 20th century. The over-all condition of these pre-owned vintage items is excellent - no chips - no cracks - minor manufacturing flaws that come with hand made items - minor residue to the interior of each vessel consistent with age and use. Size of each - 3 7/8" x 4 3/8" x 3 1/2" High.

Price - $225.00

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Vintage Chinese Porcelain Foo Dog - Hand Painted - Unmarked - Mid 20th Century

Vintage decorative Chinese hand painted porcelain foo dog - unmarked - from the middle of the 20th century. The over-all condition of these pre-owned vintage item is excellent - no chips - no cracks - minor manufacturing flaws that come with hand made items - very minor wear and tear consistent with age and use. Size - 2 3/8"W x 1 7/8"D x 5 5/8"H.

Price - $125.00

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Vintage Russian Fable Lacquered Box - Hand-painted - Signed - Late 20th Century

Vintage - fine quality - Russian 'fable' lacquered papier-mache box with canted corners, hand-painted design and gilt borders - signed NANCY and titled TROIKA - from the late part of the 20th century. The interior is completely finished in red lacquer. The over-all condition is excellent - no chips or cracks in the lacquer - minor surface scratches that come with age and use. Size - 4 1/2"W x 3"D x 1 1/4"H.

Price - $175.00

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Large Canadian Contemporary Abstract Oil Painting on Panel - Unsigned - 1998

Large Canadian contemporary abstract oil painting on foam core panel - dedicated on the back of the panel (To Matt - From Alex - XO) - also dated on the back Oct '98. This painting is not signed by the artist other than the dedication. The painting is framed in a simple gallery style frame with a bevelled canvas matte. The over-all condition of this painting is excellent - although the foam core panel is slightly concave (this could be easily remedied by extra support on the back of the panel) - the frame is in excellent condition - the canvas matte has a couple of specs of dirt (as photographed). Size of panel - 30"W x 20"H. Frame size - 32 1/2"W x 22 1/2"H x 1 3/8"D.

Price - $225.00

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S. R. KYLES - Aunt Lou - 1/5 - Vintage Fine Quality Engraving - Circa 1930's

Vintage - fine quality - engraving by S. R. KYLES - titled Aunt Lou. This is the first print in a limited edition of five and is a good/strong impression. Signed, titled and numbered at the bottom of the print by the artist - contained in a single matte. The over-all condition of this pre-owned vintage item is excellent - with some foxing to the paper - the vintage matte is acidic and needs replacing. Plate size - 3 3/4"W x 5 3/4"H. Paper size - 5 3/8"W x 7 5/8"H. Matte size - 7"W x 9"H.

Price - $175.00

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Vintage Chinese Watercolor Painting on Rice Paper - Signed - Mid 20th Century

 Vintage - large scale - Chinese watercolor painting on rice paper from the mid part of the 20th century. Indistinctly signed in the lower right corner - A***CHEN? The over-all condition of this painting is excellent - no tears in the rice paper - bright strong color. Minor creping of the paper - as expected with this medium. This painting is not framed and will be shipped loosely rolled in a box or mailing tube. Size - 19"W x 29"H.

Price - $275.00

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Vintage Impressionist Painting - Balcony View of a 19th C. Parisian Street Scene

Vintage Impressionist oil painting on masonite panel of a 19th century Parisian street scene from a balcony view, circa 1950's. A variety of techniques have been employed on this panel that include thin washes of color over the gesso base, along with heavy impasto and scraping of pigment in areas. This painting is not signed by the artist and has another preliminary un-finished work on the rough back-side of the masonite panel. The over-all condition of the finished work is excellent with one small area, in the sky, that has loss of pigment. Size - 16"W x 20"H.

Price - $225.00

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Fine Quality Canadian Still Life Oil Painting on Panel - Signed - Mid 20th C.

Fine quality - vintage - Canadian Impressionist style - still life oil painting on panel - signed in the lower left corner by the artist with his cipher - from the middle of the 20th century. Framed in a vintage solid bleached oak traditional picture frame. The over-all condition of this painting is excellent - very clean - no loss - no damage - no repairs - discoloring of the back of the panel that comes with age - frame has a few scratches in the finish that come with age and use. Size of panel - 20"W x 16"H. Frame size - 25"W x 21"H x 2"D.

Price - $1,250.00

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Antique Animalier Bronze & Bone Sculpture - Elephant & Tiger - 19th Century

Antique patinated bronze and bone animalier sculpture - dramatic fine casting of a tiger attacking an elephant - from the late part of the 19th century. Possibly Japanese in origin - Meiji period - the sculpture is not signed by the artist. The bronze is mounted on a late 20th century ebonized plinth base (could be removed or replaced). The over-all condition of this antique item is excellent - no loss - no damage - surface scratches to the painted finish of the base - the bronze is in fine antique condition. Bronze size - 8 1/2" x 4 1/4" x 7 1/4"H. Over-all size - 8 3/4" x 4 1/2" x 8 1/8"H.

Price - $2,200.00

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Pair of Continental Solid Brass & Alloy Capstan Style Candlesticks - Circa 1900

Fine antique pair of late 19th century - continental - solid brass and alloy Capstan style candlesticks with large drip pans - possibly Dutch or Flemish in origin - circa 1900. The over-all condition of these antique items is excellent - one interior candle pricket missing with the other stable and in perfect condition (see detail photo) - over-all oxidation of the metal surface consistent with age and use - in fine antique condition. Size of each - 6 1/4" High x 4 1/2" Diameter (at base).

Price - $550.00

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Fine Quality Tibetan Thangka - Superb Detail - Gold Highlights - 20th Century

Fine quality Chinese 'wheel of life' - Tibetan - THANGKA - with absolutely superb hand-painted detail and 24K gold/gilt highlights on a very finely woven cotton from the 20th century. This Thangka painting is not framed and is currently mounted to a cardboard backing with masking tape at the top and bottom only. The over-all condition is excellent with very minor creasing in a couple of areas - no paint loss - no stains - bright, rich colours (was previously framed). Size - 14 1/4"W x 19"H.

Price - $1,500.00

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