Thursday, November 29, 2012



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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Thursday, November 22, 2012



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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Wednesday, November 21, 2012



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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Sunday, November 18, 2012



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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Saturday, November 17, 2012



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
 

Friday, November 16, 2012



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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Thursday, November 15, 2012



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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Sunday, November 11, 2012



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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Wednesday, November 7, 2012




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
 



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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Tuesday, November 6, 2012



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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Sunday, November 4, 2012



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

Saturday, November 3, 2012



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