A beautiful 20th Century reproduction of a circa 1900 map of Washington DC neighborhood of Palisades. In June 1909, the Potomac Heights Land Co. (based in North Carolina) acquired 75 acres (300,000 m2) previously known as the Athletic Park tract at the reported cost of $1000 an acre. The tract extends parallel with and between Conduit Road and the Potomac. It is divided by the Washington Railway and Electric Company, which ran from Georgetown to Glen Echo for a 5 cent fare...

A PAIR of highly realistic, detailed watercolor paintings one of pears, one of peaches, the peaches 10" by 14", (18" by 21" as framed), the pears 9 1/2" by 15 1/2", (16 3/4" by 22 1/4" framed), both in blond wood frames, behind Plexiglas, both signed in gold paint by Los Angeles area contemporary artist GRACE SWANSON. An online biography reveals that the artist displayed talent while still a youngster; she went on to degrees in art from Loyola Marymount College in Los Angeles...

Erotic Abstract Scene Martins de Porangaba, is a Brazilian Artist born in 1944. He is know for his brilliant and brightly colored modernist artwork. This piece is a work on paper, mixed media, measuring 11” x 14”. It is framed in a museum mount measuring about 20” x 24” The work is dated 2005 and is signed on the lower right….

This is a good sample of using the natural color of agate to create an interesting snuff bottle. It is 3 inches tall, 1 1/8 inches wide and 1 inch thick. The artist used the orange of the agate to create a large squash and small squash hanging on its side. The black section of the stone color was used to create a lucky bat; the lighter color of the stone served to create a monkey grabbing the smaller squash. The subject is quite striking and the workmanship is wonderful...

signed in pencil, titled and numbered 17/200 screenprint in colors on wove paper image: 11¾ by 13¾ in. 209 by 350 mm. Executed in 2000; this impression is number 17 from the edition of 200 plus 20 artist's proofs, published by Serpentine Gallery. NOTE: The print has been cut from the sheet, the edition number, title and signature in pencil are below. The image is in excellent condition...

A large serigraph print entitled “Rainbow Serpent” by the artist Mayumi Oda (b. 1941). A developing baby floats in a field of blue sky and sea while tethered by umbilical cord to the planet Earth. Out of the Earth springs a tree of life. Creatures of ocean and land are encompassed by two linked serpents. Printed in deep blue and gold ink...

Colorful serigraph print entitled "Hands of Compassion" by the artist Mayumi Oda (b. 1941). The Goddess Kannon, the Bodhisattva of compassion, stands on a blossoming lotus against a silver background. In her 8 hands she holds her magical attributes. This print is signed in pencil and numbered 25/50...

Serigraph print entitled "Earthship" by the artist Mayumi Oda (b. 1941). Takarabune or "Treasure Ship" of Japanese folklore is usually piloted by the Seven Lucky Gods and laden with magical objects. Here, the ship is steered by Mother Earth who cradles our planet in her lap. The ship is brimming with plants and animals, the wondrous treasures of nature. This print is signed in gold pencil and numbered 60/100...

LITTLE GODDESS

Lovely little old pottery Benzaiten ('Saraswati', Goddess of music, eloquence, also wealth and water) with a contemporary pottery zushi (miniature shrine)...

From our Southeast Asia Collection, a fine original Burmese watercolor of a solitary young monk at prayer. From memory we think the scene depicts one of the many alcoves at the massive Ananda Temple complex in Pagan, though in all candor we cannot be entirely certain. In any event, it is a stirring and highly evocative portrayal which in its simplicity, captures a deep and genuine sense of reverence and serenity...

There are some who frame these sculptural hand hammered hand built ceramic clay pieces in a shadow box to hang on their walls.
In a USA studio when the sterling was hand worked and the clay was hand built, it resulted in this studio signed modernist tradition sculpture or neck ring and the kinetic removable pendant to which the semiprecious gemstones of mookaite and red coral were wired in place...

A Mongolian artwork in brush ink of a warrior measuring 27x32”

Incredible Natural Long hall table with a mixed clean and live edge. Warm amber tones mixed with flowing grain. Pair of wing shaped base legs shaped easily off from the surfaced surface top. Flat cut along the back, allowing the table to sit flush against a wall.
Statin finish with warm amber tones mixing with light and dark graining patterns.

Dimensions: 7’ 6” (90”) long x 19 1/2” Deep

Large contemporary carved sculpture "The Pearl" made of acacia wood and fashioned from a natural knot formation. Natural light color and finish.

Dimensions: 37" high x 36" wide x 26" deep

Colorful serigraph print entitled "Dakini, the Sky Goer" by the artist Mayumi Oda (b. 1941)...

Mat to satin finish with dramatic graining, pulling both the light and dark tones with it. Round, flat top. Very solid and heavy in weight! Makes for an incredible side table for home. Cylindrical body with use of negative space, pushing and pulling naturalistically within. Base sits flat on floor.
Mat to satin finish with natural tones.

Dimensions: 24” High x 19 1/2” wide

Watercolor on paper, 17 1/2" by 23 1/4" inside the mat (22" by 28" in very complementary jet-black and silver framing), signed at lower right in pencil "Swanson" and dated there 2002. This handsome, elegant watercolor is by artist ROY E. SWANSON, obviously a skilled hand, though I cannot seem to actually find a listing for the artist. There is a listing for a RAY Swanson (Cowboy Artists of America), but this is not that artist. Regardless, the work is excellent, reminding one of the California...

This is an original, not a copy. Ironically this: "Birches and Sunny Skies" was painted on a dark, gloomy New England day. Note the lone bird in flight. 2008 new clients, preferred repeat clients, art collectors who collect this artist's work, collectors who have left testimonial feedbacks and Trocadero dealers, all who have acquired pieces from www.mimideearwear.com have been mailed hand written, hand addressed greeting cards with a reduced print of this. Signed original image: 12"x9" WC, ...

BLUE HEAD

Based on the head part of old Japanese human phantom made of thick paper. Head: 17 x 12 x H 8 cm (6.69 x 4.72 x 3.14in).


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Oil or acrylic painting on canvas, 12" by 16", presently unframed, with notation on stretcher "CORTONA ITALY SEPT. 2007" and a signature that looks like "Mylius". Cortona is a town in Tuscany. The artist I believe was American. His or her style is charmingly primitive/naive. The color harmony is very pleasing, and condition is excellent. I note only a tiny 1/3" slit in cypress tree at left, so minor that I didn't even notice it until I began to wonder why there is a piece of tape on reverse...

G.SOL Chinese Ink Drawing Nudes Figures 18x17

“Venice” oil on canvas 20 x 24 Claudio Simonetti was born in Rome, January 29, 1929, into a family of artists. From his father he inherited his love for art and interest in colors. He began his studies at the Rome School of Art, and after these studies, he traveled extensively throughout Italy and France, where he painted from nature and learned from his associations with other artists. He still paints and exhibits regularly in Rome, Venice, Naples, Milan and Paris. His landscapes of...

Modern charcoal drawing of a cosmic abstract. Signed indistinctly lower right and dated 2003. Presented in a minimalist blonde wood frame. Image size: 22 x 30”, overall dimensions: 27 x 34”.

An original watercolor drawing of a familiar California theme: surfers at the beach, with lifeguard tower, palms, and two parked classic late 1940's Woodies vehicles. The work is signed at lower left "Dry......" ("Drysbock", or similar?) and measures 4 1/2" by 6 1/2". It comes matted but with no frame and glass. Likely is a contemporary work. Looks like a print but guaranteed to be original work.

ABSTRACT

Oil painting on canvas by Toyoko Okumura (1939- ), Japan. approx. 65.5 x 53.3 x 2.5cm (25.78 x 20.98 x 0.98in).


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Contemporary hardwood console table. Made of naturally formed root wood. The back edge is flat but also finished so it can either sit flush against a wall or be left free standing. The natural finish of the wood is a light blond color with an attractive grain pattern.

Dimensions: 31 1/2" high x 59" long x 16 3/4" deep

OCTOPUS

Object made to be based on octopus. Used Japanese washi paper. Contemporary, Japan. H 18 x 16 x 17 cm (7.08 x 6.29 x 6.69in)


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Oil on canvas painting of the famous Rialto Bridge in Venice, Italy, signed at lower right with a signature that looks like Gianni XXXX, and dated there 2000, the piece measuring 17" by 23" in green framing. The work is nicely painted, the water reflections handled well. Condition is excellent. This should bring back fond memories of a trip to the world-renowned antique historic city.

“Stirring the Pot” is an Asian inspired original drawing in clay by David Bryce. In this incised panel, he molds and marks the clay, creating a simple and familiar action – stirring a pot. Ready to hang, it is in excellent condition and measures 21” x 13 inches. Artist signed. Dated 2007. Color is a greenish taupe with dark brown. In excellent condition, it measures 12"x 13".

A contemporary oil on canvas scene featuring a small bridge over a Venice, Italy canal; this may be the famous Ponte delle Tette bridge. The work measures 11 1/2" by 13 1/2" as framed. I do not see a signature. The painting and frame are in excellent condition.

LEFT ARM

Originally an old paper anatomical model, coated in washi (Japanese paper) finished with kakishibu (persimmon tannin), Contemporary, Japan, approx. L 52cm (20.47in)


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Low side table with flat surfaced top and simple squared off form. The four sides cascade vertically downward to a simple square base. Buttery whimsical graining pattern with warm and lights tones swirling in natural form.
Natural mat finish was honey tones

Dimensions: 18” high X 15 3/4” Square

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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...

CUTE JIZO

Lovely little old wood carving Jizo Bosatsu arranged with a contemporary pottery zushi (miniature shrine). Total: 8 x 6 x 3 cm (3.14 x 2.36 x 1.18in).


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A work of fine calligraphy that stands on its own as a work of art, the drawing in watercolor, and gouache/tempera, with a reflective gold paint applied in small diamond shapes, by Southern California contemporary calligrapher artist CAROL HICKS. The work measures 8" by 11" (12 3/4" by 15 3/4" in gold frame). Close examination reveals a wonder of lettering, and even a pattern of finger-like branching three dimensional paint. Hicks stamped the backing with her West Hills, California address. ...

This is an original, not a copy. Painted in a USA studio one finds this signed original watercolor on ink drawing portrait painting of "Carol and Victoria" based on a photo by Jim.
Title: Mama's Day. Subject: A gray, sassy kitten looking up at her mistress who is dressed in a bright red top. She is seated against a kiwi color pillow and covered with same color coverlet. The lady is purposely painted right up to upper edge for emphasis. This was painted on heavy weight, acid free, co...

A small contemporary watercolor of the dynamic waterfront harbor area of Vancouver, British Columbia, signed by artist Jo Wodz. The work, 3 3/8" by 3 3/8" (6 1/4" by 6 1/4" in modern frame) is by a contemporary Canadian artist, information on her painting style and subjects available on the internet. Condition is excellent. A fine way to remember Vancouver and its many charms.

STONES IN THE BEDS

Stones are from Tsugaru coast in Western Aomori area, Northern Japan, with smooth feeling of touch as its features. Beds are made of pottery. approx. 6 x 6 x H 3 cm (2.36 x 2.36 x 1.18in) each.


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This a superbly Carved Crucifix was made from Walnut, both cross and corpus. Walnut is used on large sculptures such as this one, because it does not brake while the artisan is working it, and because it lasts a very long time. This large cross features a detailed hand carved sculpture of Jesus nailed on a wooden cross with forged iron-styled nails over his hands and feet. The large sculpture is well-proportioned and has realistic details throughout the body, face, and hair. This life-lik...

FART

Contemporary art work with such humorous old Taisho-period’s painting on ‘washi’ (Japanese paper) pasted on canvas. Super beam! 27 x 22 cm (10.62 x 8.66in).


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Nude Gesture Studies”Chinese Ink Drawing Artist Xiaopo Huang measuring 17x23”,frame size 29x34”

This is an image of the original W/C which was painted several years back some early summer. The scene is quite different than the one seen in the national news coverage of the Mother's Day flood 2006 extensive and serious flooding of this Methuen MA river dam. Today, the 140+ year old granite structure appears to be holding steady. A funny side note: 2 foot carp were found swimming in the then flooded playing field nearby! PS. the trees on the right have since been removed to create a si...

The work in Ink Brush Japanese paper, signed by the artist So-Yen

This one is hard to describe....but I will start somewhere. It is an oil on canvas work, unframed, 24" by 24", with no signature on the front, and only "SARAH W." on the overlap giving any possible indication as to who painted this. A green eye within a triangular window in to a human face stares at the viewer, Magritte-like, as the face of a young black child stares from the lower right corner, as a complex pair of intertwined figures at lower left make for arresting and dream-like imagery. ...

A beautifully painted unframed work by an anonymous talented hand, late 20th century or later, on canvas, 26 1/2" by 22 1/2", featuring an old-country view of house and courtyard in a valley setting. The flickering, spontaneous impressionist brushwork is impressive. Sadly, the artist did not sign the piece. Excellent condition, needing only a frame.

LUMPS OF HANJI PAPER

Contemporary abstractions of five lumps made of 'Hanji' (Traditional Korean handmade papers) produced from the studio operated by Park Sung-man, the one of leading Hanji artisans with more than 50 years experience in the field. Hard feeling of texture, and each lump is composed of a folded up piece of papers and also spreadable. Folded condition: approx. 16 x 19 x 11cm (6.29 x 7.48 x 4.33in) – 21 x 28 x 18cm (8.26 x 11.02 x 7.08in) ...

By the noted American photographer ROBERT "Bob" WERLING (1946-), this is an original gelatin silver print photograph, titled "Thunderstorm", pencil signed at lower right margin by the artist photographer. The scene is of the high country in the American West, perhaps Colorado. Werling was born in San Francisco and very early in life showed artistic promise and drive. He graduated from the Brooks Institute of Photography in Santa Barbara, California and received instruction from no less than A...

Contemporary Foliage abstract Photography image with Mat board signed. Un readable signature but very good image and unknown type of print its extremely glossy and bright signed on the mat board. 16" by 20" mat sight 16" by 13"

A PAIR of framed black and white artistic photos of male torsos, one signed in pencil on the mat by the noted Hollywood, celebrity photographer, JOHN RUSSO (1969-). The works each measure 6 1/2" by 4 1/2" (19 1/2" by 17" framed). They are in outstanding condition though the glass on both will be removed before shipping as both sheets are cracked in various places. The New Jersey-born Russo has taken Hollywood by storm in recent years, as he has become noted for his photos of A-list celebrities...

Natural low table with leveled round flat stop surface. Table surface is round in form and scalloped equally on all sides, flaring at the base. Flowing ribbon edge finishes out on four steady and sturdy base touch points. Circular grain mixing tones of dark and light.
Natural mat finish

Dimensions 21 1/2" high X 26 1/2" Wide

A contemporary original watercolor painting dated 2009, the subject very much a fantasy summary of the Peruvian Andes----including whitewashed old colonial buildings and stone foot bridges, traditional garb, bowler-hat wearing women carrying their babies on their backs, and the quintessential llamas of the region. The work, measuring 9 1/2" by 13 1/2" (20" by 24" in interesting dark faux bamboo frame) is signed at lower right "E Garces '09/Cusco Peru". No doubt this piece came to the US in the...

Contemporary watercolor full length portrait of a young woman seated on a sofa, titled "Zoe", 28 3/4" by 18" (36" by 25" as framed), signed at lower center by New York-born artist AL ZERRIES (1940-2009). Zerries studied at Pratt in New York and for more than twenty years was an art director and creative director at Manhattan advertising agencies. He also taught at the School of Visual Arts. It was not until the 1990's that he began to paint and draw on his own, taking lessons from Burton Silve...

This made in USA studio figural hand hammered hand wrought stylized sterling silver owl pendant has two faceted blue green sapphire eyes! The rare blue eyed owl here. The beak has a padparadscha color sapphire and signed Mimi Dee - Handmade - Sterling Silver. All gems are genuine.

Some of my patrons place my hammered metal work in shadow boxes. Total wt: 20 grams of textured semi precious metal including the pre fabricated 20" snake chain.
Length: Pendant 2 1/8" X 1 5/8" + 5/8" coiled ...

Jeff Keane is an American cartoonist. He is the youngest son of the late cartoonist Bil Keane, who following his father's death in 2011 became inker and colorist of the syndicated comic strip The Family Circus, after having assisted on it since 1981.[ The character Jeffy from The Family Circus was based on the young Jeff Keane, who grew to become a theater major in college, but eventually joined the family business. He lives in Laguna Hills, California, in the Nellie Gail Ranch community. Kean...

Somewhat reminiscent of Wayne Thiebaud's paintings of California's tangled freeways, this is an ink drawing with touches of white gouache, 8 1/2" by 11" (13 3/4" by 15 3/4" as professionally mounted and framed in a light ashy wood), signed at lower left and dated there "Aug '01"by noted, recently deceased California artist ZOLITA SVERDLOVE (1936-2009). This monochromatic drawing captures the essence of the California freeway and its mark on the landscape so familiar to millions. Sverdlove pa...

Only one. From a hand rises this Made In a USA studio stylized figural metal butterfly 280 grams sterling silver and semi precious rainbow moonstone sculpture which was hand wrought by one set of self learned artist hands from beginning to end resulting in art work by this metal smith and signed: Handmade - Mimi Dee - Sterling.
Title: "Butterflies Are Free". The perfect gift,

10 Oz of sterling silver !
Over 100 rainbow moonstones, including one 15 carat blue moonstones from othe...

ESCORT OF THE DEAD

Traditional Korean wooden funerary figures as the ornament for funeral bier called ‘sangyeo’ (ref.; https://folkency.nfm.go.kr/en/topic/detail/236 /, https://londonkoreanlinks.net/2012/07/07/korean-funerary-figures-pr/), made about 10 years ago, approx. 25.5 x 15 x 3cm (10.03 x 5.90 x 1.18in). Some stains and scratches as is.


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A. SINOCHKIN is a saint Petersburg Artist from Russia, this work is Watercolor on paper with colored pencil dated 2000, Measuring 15 x 11“, frame size 21 x 17“ signed lower left

Watercolor on quality paper, 7 3/4" by 11", 10 1/4" by 13 3/4" as framed, the subject the famous and iconic symbol of the Santa Fe and Taos region of northern New Mexico, the sanctuary near the town of Chimayo. The art is titled at lower left margin and dated there 2004, and signed "Benke" or similar at lower right. Condition is excellent. A decorative little item if you're looking for something that reminds you of your trip to that scenic and history-filled region of the country.