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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Vintage Northern Pottery Glazed Deer Sculpture - Canada - Circa 1970's

Vintage glazed pottery deer sculpture from the 1970's - most likely Northern Pottery of Chapleau, Ontario - indistinct impressed mark on the base. A brown sponged glaze appears over the yellow base glaze to great affect. The over-all condition of this pre-owned vintage item is excellent - no chips - no cracks - no loss - light glaze craquelure - fine vintage form. Size - 2 3/4"W x 2 1/8"D x 7 1/2"H.

Price - SOLD

Vintage Children's Book Lithographic Print - Nursery Rhyme - Early 20th Century

Vintage - early 20th century - double sided - lithographic print from a children's nursery rhyme or fairy tale book. Probably English in origin. There is an old dealer's card with this print that certifies it was more than fifty years old when it was purchased in the U.K. The print comes with an oval cut - grey - matte board for easy framing. The over-all condition of this vintage item is good - foxing to the paper from the acidic matte board - four pieces of old masking tape affixed to the back of the print. Size of paper - 8"W x 9"H. Size of matte - 10"W x 11"H.

Price - SOLD

Vintage Studio Pottery Vase - Incised & Slip Decorated - Marked - 20th Century

Vintage studio pottery vase with incised details and slip decoration - indistinctly marked with a stamp on the base rim - from the mid part of the 20th century. Country of origin unknown. The over-all condition of this hand-made vintage item is excellent - no cracks - no chips - the base rim is rough where some of the glaze flowed during firing with minor loss. Size - 3 1/4" Diameter x 3 3/8" High.

Price - SOLD

Pair of Antique Victorian Architectural Elements - Cast Composite - Circa 1900

Pair of decorative antique - late 19th or early 20th century - late Victorian or early Edwardian period interior architectural elements - circa 1900. Each architectural element has been stripped at some point in its' history leaving remnants of old paint in the crevices - creating a pickled pine effect on the unfinished composite material. The over-all condition of these two antique items is excellent - with two minor areas of loss, one leaf missing, one ribbon tale missing (see comparison detail photos) - one crack visible on the back of one element (although structurally sound) - otherwise in fine antique form. Size of each piece - 10"W x 6 1/2"H x 3/4"D.

Price - SOLD

Large Vintage Continental Silver Photo Frame - Marked 800 - Mid 20th Century

Vintage - large size - quality Continental silver standing picture or photo frame from the middle of the 20th century. Fits a 6" x 9" photograph with space for a surrounding matte. The back dust cover and easel are covered in rosewood veneer with a high gloss finish - fitted glass panel within the frame. Marked along one edge with 800 as well as the number FI281 within a lozenge. The over-all condition of this item is excellent - with one small dimple in the silver in the lower left corner (as photographed - not noticeable when the frame is standing) - tarnishing of the metal that comes with age - the veneer on the back panel/dust cover is lifting at one corner and is slightly wavy across the width (as photographed) - the varnish on the back is cloudy in areas (as photographed) - ill fitting vintage moire fabric to the interior. Size - 9"W x 11 1/2"H x 7/8"D (7 1/2"D with easel extended).    

Price - SOLD

ROBERT HELD - Contemporary Studio Glass Bud Vase/Candleholder - Signed - Canada

Contemporary studio glass bud vase or candleholder with intricate two color feathered design - by Canadian glassmaker Robert Held. Signed on the base - R. Held Art Glass. Robert Held's glass studio is located in Kitsilano, Vancouver, British Columbia. The over-all condition of this pre-owned item is excellent - no chips - no cracks - a few minor surface scratches that come with use - wax residue in the well. Size - 6 1/4" High x 3" Diameter (at base).

Price - SOLD

 

Canadian Impressionist Style Watercolor Sketch - Mid 20th Century - Un-signed

Lovely and tranquil Canadian Impressionist style - vintage quality - northern summer landscape watercolor sketch over graphite pencil. This painting is done on a standard manila artist's watercolor paper and dates to the mid part of the 20th century. This sketch is not signed by the artist and is not framed or matted. The over-all condition is excellent - bright and strong color - no tears in the paper - acidic glue remnants on the back of the paper from old adhesive tape. Paper size - 8"W x 9"H.

Price - SOLD

Mid Century Modern West German Ceramic Vase - Circa 1950's

Vintage mid century modern West German molded ceramic vase, circa 1950's. The over-all condition of this piece is excellent - with some minor manufacturing flaws to the base rim . Size - 8" High x 3 3/4" Diameter.

Price - SOLD

Mid Century Modern Ceramic Pitcher - Exceptional Hand-painted Glaze - Circa 1950

Vintage - mid century modern - studio pottery ceramic pitcher with exceptional multi-color hand-painted glaze and fine form - from the 1950's. Marked on the base with a series of numbers - no maker's mark. The over-all condition of this vintage - pre-owned item is excellent - no cracks - no chips - no repairs. Size - 8 1/4" High x 4 1/4" Diameter.

Price - SOLD  

 
Vintage Rhinestone Pin or Brooch in the Shape of the State of Texas, Circa 1950

Vintage rhinestone pin or brooch in the shape of the State of Texas. Made in the U.S.A., circa 1950. There is no maker's mark on this piece. Over-all condition of the pin/brooch is excellent - all rhinestones intact and clean, the hinge on the back of the pin is strong and sturdy. Size - 1 1/2"W x 1 3/8"H.

Price - 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 - SOLD

Vintage Studio Pottery Porcelain Vase with Crystalline Glaze - Signed - 1980's

Vintage Canadian - celadon colored - studio pottery porcelain vase with crystalline glaze - signed DIANE - circa 1980's. The over-all condition of this vintage - pre-owned - item is excellent - with a few manufacturing flaws (as photographed - either the glaze did not take or the body was flawed) - also some minor base rim chips where the glaze ran and touched the kiln floor - otherwise a lovely example of fine studio pottery. Size - 3 3/4" High x 3 1/4" Diameter.

Price - SOLD

Vintage Canadian Impressionist Style Watercolor Painting - Mid 20th Century

Vintage Canadian Impressionist style watercolor painting of iconic northern pine trees beside a lake set against a blue sky with clouds - unsigned by the artist - from the mid part of the 20th century. The over-all condition of this pre-owned vintage item is excellent - with minor fading (as photographed) - applied to a backboard with adhesive (most likely rubber cement) - ready to frame. Size of painting - 6 3/4"W x 9 1/8"H. Board size - 10 1/4"W x 12 1/2"H.

Price $325.00

Vintage Studio Pottery Potpourri Bowl & Cover - Pierced & Excised - Circa 1970's

Vintage wheel thrown studio pottery - potpourri bowl and cover - with incised and pierced decoration to both the lid and base - circa 1970's. Indistinctly signed on the base - wonderful rich turquoise glaze. The over-all condition of this pre-owned vintage item is excellent - no chips - no cracks - no loss - manufacturing and glaze inconsistencies that come with hand made items - otherwise in fine form. Size - 3 1/2" Diameter x 3 1/2" High.

 

Price - $275.00

 

Antique Southwest Native American Slip Decorated Pot - Fine Marbleized Detail

Antique - three color marbleized pattern - Southwest Native American - slip decorated unglazed terra cotta pot - from the early part of the 20th century. Finely potted irregular formed vessel - no maker's name or mark on the base. The over-all condition of this pre-owned antique item is excellent - no cracks - no chips - minor surface grime that comes with age and use and due to the nature of the unglazed surface - irregular shape that comes with hand made items. Size - 4 1/2" Diameter x 4 1/2" High.

Price - $575.00

WILLIAM QUIGLEY KIDSTON (1926- ) - Drummer Boy - Mid Century Oil on Panel - 1966

A large and wonderful - mid century - expressive - cubist style - oil painting of a costumed drummer - done on masonite panel by Canadian artist WILLIAM QUIGLEY KIDSTON (1926 - ). Signed and dated - 66 - in the upper right corner. The over-all condition of this painting is excellent - no damage - no loss - no fading. This painting comes with a simple gilt frame (not shown) - the frame has a few dings. Size of panel - 24"W x 30"H. Size of frame - 25 1/2"W x 31 1/2"H.

Price - $1,250.00




 

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