For sale here is a charming vintage 1950s signed original oil on canvas and framed painting of a woman in a big pink ball gown in a scene of trees and stars in a nighttime sky. Romantic dreamy naive outsider art painting! Would look great in a girls or young ladys room! Signed as shown, "Florine 1958". Some marks at back of frame as shown, but no idea what they signify. Image area is 19-1/2" by 17-1/2, and outside of frame measures 22" by 20". Excellent condition overall with some spotting at ba...
Swiss Enamel, Pearl and Gold Mounted Brooch, Circa 1880. The central enamel plaque depicts the Chateau de Chillon amidst the Swiss Alps in beautiful realistic subtle hues. The gold frame is engraved and set with several pearl sections alternating with sections of enamel (minor traces of loss to enamel). The back of the brooch is enameled in a pale blue hue and signed “Chillone” for the Château de Chillon. The Château was originally inhabited by the Savoy family and today is a destinati...
Charming Original photograph of smiling village children by the famous photographer, Si Cho Ko. From Taiwan, Si Cho Ko has traveled and exhibited extensively including the National Art Museum of China in 2007.
Si Chi Ko is the first Taiwan photographer to hold a photograph exhibition in the Chinese mainland. He brought over 80 pieces of art works, reflecting his passion towards life, love of nature and also the loneliness from the bottom of his heart.
This photograph is signed in pen by...
Turn-of-the-century Victorian Rococo sterling silver hot water kettle on stand. Made by Gorham in Providence. Kettle: Bellied bowl on 4 leaf and shell-mounted volute scroll supports. Cover domed and side-hinged with vasiform finial. Leaf-capped s-scroll spout and swing bracket handle. Stand: Open bracket supports mounted to raised oval with open center inset with heating element. Dense chased, cast, and engraved ornament including ribbon-tied garlands, leafing scrolls, masks, gadroons, and flute...
Edwardian Regency sterling silver bell. Made by Tiffany & Co. in New York, ca 1907. Round and spread bowl with alternating armorial shields (vacant) and pendant fruits. Leaf-and dart, gadrooning, and floral garland. Handle twisted with bud finial. Fully marked on clapper, including maker’s stamp, pattern no. 17087 (first produced in 1907), and director’s letter m. Very good condition with attractive period wear and rubbing.
Dimensions: H 3 3/4 x D 2 in. Weight: 4 troy ounces. #BW862