This is a rare news stand poster for a weekly magazine about bicycling in the 1890's. Made to be tossed out every week.It is 12 by 17 and is in A- cond with a original old fold in the middle.Signed by the artist Charles Cox.

This is a original gouache illustration by Bill Griffith for the August 1955 issue of Sports Afield.The story was the Saga of the Red Wolf.The art is 11 by 12 1/2+ margins and has been framed in a simple wood frame 17 1/2 by 18 1/2.Picture is in good condition but has some small spots on the right side and a light one near top center.I presume it sat around for a time before being framed.Griffith worked for Sports Afield for a number of years. He did cover art and interior illustrations.

This is a wonderful very large 22 by 32 inches birds eye view of Philadelphia done as a supplement for Harper's Weekly in May 27 1876. This was a woodblock engraving that was sketched by Theodore Davis. In excellent condition with no holes tears or stains a miracle considering this was folded up in a issue of Harper's and probably sent thru the mail.

A nice large Victorian art glass basket that shades from blue to white with a clear twisted glass handle.It has a ground pontil and is in perfect cond. 8 1/2 inches tall by 12 wide.

This is a nice bronze statue of a Borzoi by the listed artist Ugo Cipriani. It is 9 1/2 inches tall with the base and about 9 inches long. This is in excellent condition and is signed on the base.It would be circa 1920/30 vintage.Works by this artist are scarce. I found 3 bronze examples searching the net.Most of the Cipriani clan worked in stone not bronze. If you collect dog statues or Borzoi items this would be a great addition to your collection.

this is a great poster for travel in italy from 1931.It is 27 1/2 by 39 and I will rate it B+ cond. This has a water stain on the lower left corner that goes in about 4 inches and some minor wrinkling other wise in great cond. There is some shadow in my pic.

This is a nice scarce early print of R.A.Foxes Bridal Veil Falls in Yosemite valley.The image is 6 by 8 and mounted on a sturdy backer. It comes with a original descriptive sheet about the pic and the artist. Near mint with one small spot in the sky. Shown on page 113 of Gibsons book.

This is a interesting pr of light tan colored English handled vases with enameled floral decorations and a ground top with gold trim.They are 10 inches high and 7 wide.Better quality prs. of lg. Bristol vases are getting a lot harder to find.In very nice original cond.

This is a nice large 18 inch tall bronze titled P'tit Jean Le Greffeux The Artists Father.It was done by the listed artist Jean Eugene Baffier 1851-1920.His father is shown grafting a grape vine.The bronze is in ex. condition with a rich dark greenish brown patina.This statue has sold for as high as $4500.00 in the 1990's. It weighs 33lbs. This would be a great piece for your wine cellar or tasting room!

This is a rare cast Bronze plaque by the Metallic Compression Casting co. of Boston Ma.This co. was the 1st to make bronze hardware for buildings. Some of their door knobs have sold for over $4000.00.They started in the 1870's. I believe this plaque is from the 1870's or 80's. The quality is fantastic with very crisp detail. I presume this was some form of show piece or a advertising piece. Condition is excellent with a nice deep brown patina.Size is 11 by 8 3/4 inches

This is a fabulous bronze plaque by the best French Fondeur Barbedienne. It is a scene from Fontaines fables. 10 1/2 by 8 3/4 inches heavy casting fine detail. Mercie is listed in Bermans. Circa 1870's. This is pictured in Art Bronzes by Michael Wolf page 47. Shown at the Salon of 1875.

This is a great bronze statue of a prowling tiger from circa 1920.This artist is listed in the berman bronze books. The size is 7 1/2 high by 14 inches long. It has great patina with no damage to the patina.There is a small spot on the base that seems to have been filled in for some reason. We will be glad to email more pics.