DAVID PATERSON - Studio Glass Vase with Inclusions - Canada - Late 20th Century

Contemporary studio glass bud vase by DAVID PATERSON - with applied layers of gold on an amethyst glass ground - signed on the base - D. PATERSON - made in Canada - from the late part of the 20th century. The over-all condition of this pre-owned vintage item is excellent - no chips - no cracks - no repairs - scratches to the base that come with age and use. Size - 5 1/2" Wide x 1 1/2" Deep x 4 1/4" High.

Price - US $495.00

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MAX LÄUGER - Art Nouveau/Jugendstil Ceramic
Jar - Germany - Late 19th Century

Rare - antique - Art Nouveau or Jugendstil - organic form - studio pottery earthenware jar or vase by MAX LÄUGER (1864-1952) - wheel thrown with applied tendrils - slip decorated in relief with stained glazes - marked on the base with the M L K incised monogram with MUSTER GESETZL GESCHT as well as GESETZL : GESCHZT - numbered 165 - manufactured at the Kandern Tonwerke Pottery in Germany - late 19th or early 20th century. Beautiful proportions - dramatic presence - from one of the most important designers of the Art Nouveau period. The over-all condition of this pre-owned antique hand made item is excellent - two minor rim chips (as photographed) - one other minor glaze chip (not photographed) - one firing crack (as photographed) - no repairs - inconsistencies in the clay body and glaze as intended by the artist - glaze cracqelure. Size - 4 1/4" Diameter x 5" High.

There is a very similar example in the Victoria & Albert Museum - click on - http://collections.vam.ac.uk/item/O168986/jar-lauger-max-prof/

Another example at the V&A - click on - http://collections.vam.ac.uk/item/O169003/vase-lauger-max-prof/

A similar example sold at auction in 2008 - click on - http://www.ragoarts.com/lot/50274

A similar example at the Metropolitan Museum - click on - http://www.metmuseum.org/toah/works-of-art/1991.182.1

Price - US $7,500.00

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AUDREY DAVIES - Mid Century Porcelain Studio Pottery Vase - Canadian -1978

Vintage - Mid Century - hand modelled and carved sgraffito - free form studio pottery glazed porcelain vase with manipulated rim - signed and dated by the artist on the base - AUDREY DAVIES - BELLEVILLE (Ontario) - (19)78. Expertly glazed with a subtle mottled combination of blue and purple over the white porcelain body - contrasting cream colored glossy glaze to the rim and interior. The over-all condition of this vintage - pre-owned - item is excellent - no chips - no cracks - body and glaze imperfections as intended by the artist consistent with studio pottery and hand made items - in fine form. Size - 3 3/4" Diameter x 4 1/4" High.

AUDREY DAVIES is an accomplished Canadian studio potter from Belleville, Ontario - she started working in clay in 1952. Her work was honored with an award at the Canadian National Exhibition in Toronto in 1973. She is prominently mentioned (along with a photograph of her work) in the book - A Fine Line : Studio Crafts in Ontario from 1930 to the Present by Gail Crawford. A copy of this book can be downloaded at - http://books.google.ca/books?id=4l6V1PBHhyUC&pg=PA128&lpg=PA128&dq=audrey+davies+studio+pottery&source=bl&ots=kP6BctU4IQ&sig=Kx9OgFK6_CaD82OBJxs3ma0tZuA&hl=en&sa=X&ei=VC4QUfLxDMTR2QXHpoDoCA&ved=0CC4Q6AEwAA#v=onepage&q=audrey%20davies%20studio%20pottery&f=false

Price - US $975.00

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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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