each double-handled urn painted with meandering foliate design on a blue-gray ground; with incised marks to the underside; minor overall surface wear
each of triangular form with molded edge composed of square parquetry design; raised on turned tapering ebonized supports; good vintage condition with refinisged surface
a true time capsule of 1961, the 3-dimensional plaster negative relief plaques depicting a golfer, bowler and tennis player all engaged in their sport and all from the perspective of being in front of the player; each inscribed '1961 RICHTER'; Hal Richer ( German-American 1888-1976) an artist and filmmaker known for his contribution to the Dada movement. Settling in the US after fleeing Nazi Germany, spending his later years in Connecticut; good vintage condition with some small chips to edges; some rubbing to surface
Moya Aiken
with turned fold-down legs, the rectangular tray centering a brass inlaid Taj Mahal (commissioned in 1631 by the Mughal emperor Shah Jahan to house the tomb of his wife, Mumtaz Mahal); the canted sides of the tray dovetail joined and decorated with brass inlay and carved handles; the hinged folding legs with a spring loaded mechanism for easy travel; good sturdy condition with refinished surface
Gunnar Donald Anderson (1927-2022) was active/lived in California, New York and is known for his child portraits and advertising art. After two years of study at the California School of Fine Arts in San Francisco, he attended Los Angeles Art Center School and in 1951 earned his Bachelor of Fine Arts Degree. From 1951 to 1955, he worked for as an art director for two New York City based advertising agencies, before moving to San Francisco in 1955. His works are held in numerous collections nationwide and has received multiple awards.
from the artist: Old fishing boats have always fascinated me. those on the verge of falling apart, and sinking into the sea seem to call me, and I cannot pass one by without shooting a photograph as inspiration for a future painting. I seek to capture their essence, in a time less hurried, a calmness of spirit. I want to preserve their beauty. Michael Dunlavey is a true watercolor master learning his craft first from his father as a boy then receiving his B.A. and Masters in Art from California State University, Sacramento
Signed lower left; Paul Immel was born in Helena, Montana in 1864. Immel studied at the Ball School of Art in Minneapolis and in 1924 moved to Los Angeles where he further studied at Otis Art Institute, later moving to Seattle, Washington. Immel is known for his watercolor floral studies and was a member of the Puget Sound Group of Northwest Painters and the Northwest Watercolor Society; excellent condition with nice clear colors; some wear to blonde-stained wooden frame
this very peaceful painting composed of many layers of paint and varnish creating complex hues beneath a silky, soothing surface; Chiu finds her inspiration from her personal spiritual journeys to Mexico and India
A good example of Blenko hand-blown glass by artist Joel Myers, each with long neck above a bulbous body fitted with a water-drop solid glass stopper all in a cerulean blue clear glass; with pontil marks to underside; crafted using the Venetian free-blown glass technique so slight variations may occur; good condition with no chips or cracks
each with stylized blade-form leaves and twin cattails all emanating 2 scrolled candelarms; good vintage condition with overall even wear to gilded surface; rewired
each incurved crest with greek key fret band above a padded back; over an upholstered seat flanked by downswept arms; raised on gracefully splayed legs ending in bronze spheroid feet; new leather upholstery; fully restored condition.
each with cartouche-shaped back above a generous upholstered seat flanked by outscrolled arms; all above a scalloped apron over cabriole supports; frame re-glued and strengthened; painted surface refreshed; re-gilded with white gold; overall wear and patina
photograph by New York City artist/photographer Alessandro Papallardo; within an ebonized wooden frame
photograph by New York artist/photographer Alessandro Papallardo; within an ebonized wooden frame
the serene tonal painting with its limited palette and harmonizing colors depicting an impressionistic, hilly wintry scene; excellent condition; new giltwood frame and fillet; Robb Beebe began his art training in 1910 at the Cleveland School of Art. Post-university studies led Beebe to the Art Institute of Chicago. In 1913, he began using the name Robb Beebe with its unusual spelling. In the 1930's, Beebe worked as an illustrator for the pulp magazine, All Story Love Tales while contributing to Women's World, Collier's and McCalls.
Alamo Square 2014 - Oil On Canvas By William Stanisich, San Francisco; Signed And Framed Dated 2014 presented by epoca. “Its paths cling to the sides of steep hills. The views are spectacular and after the 1906 earthquake, it was here the surrounding neighborhood set up a tent city to take refuge”.
