a good example of American Impressionism with its thickly applied paint capturing the shifting effect of light and color; Hugo Melville Fisher (1878-1946) was active in California and is best known for his seascape and marine paintings.  Born in Brooklyn, and the son of artist Hugo Anton Fisher, the Fisher family moved to Alameda, California in 1886.

this Roseville jardiniere on pedestal in the rare Florentine Pattern manufactured from 1923-1926, featuring a bulbous double-handled urn resting on a tapering pedestal ending on a splayed foot; adorned overall with egg-and-dart perimeter bands and cascading garland festoons; good antique condition with small chip to base and one handle; with fine glaze craquelure overall  

each bottle-form lamp with long flaring neck above a bulbous body all resting on a giltwood base; even wear and rubbing to gilded surface; glass in good condition with no chips or cracks; professionally rewired 

the black banner with embroidered decals of the Palace of Varied Industries, flowers, and a seal; along with the opening day ribbon with button and pin;  good antique condition with minor wear to the edges; repair to ribbon;

The Panama–Pacific International Exposition was a world's fair held in San Francisco, California, from February 20 to December 4, 1915 to celebrate the completion of the Panama Canal, but was widely seen as a way to showcase San Francisco's recovery from the 1906 earthquake

each tall bird with gracefully curved neck and spread wings raised on a slender leg; excellent vintage condition

each robust cup-shaped urn with rolled lip resting on a square base; overall even weathered surface

excellent condition; rewired

each bulbous lamp of white cased glass fitted with a walnut neck and base; good vintage condition with minor wear; re-wired

each of graceful pose with long curved necks and legs; all resting on circular black marble bases; wear and patina to brass; minor wear to marble

the center support of simulated drapery and bow; emanating 6 double-scrolled candlearms; the whole tapering to a grape cluster pendant surrounded by openwork foliate motifs; rewired.

the oval beveled mirror within a conforming frame of egg and dart molding with beaded slip; all surmounted by a dramatic carved giltwood ribbon; patination to surface and age to original mercury plate

the tall back with dramatic arching crest above a serpentine seat flanked by padded arms all above a scalloped apron raised on cabriole supports; excellent restored condition.

in two pieces, the dramatic arching crest above a 2-door cabinet resting on a base fitted with two short drawers over 2 doors; excellent restored condition

the dramatic cornice of outscrolled anthemion decoration above egg-and-dart carving; over a frieze adorned with facing seated griffins flanked by scrolling volutes; the long rectangular plate within an ogee frame; newly gilded; refreshed paint.

with long cylindrical neck above a spherical body all in an ivory crater-glaze finish; good vintage condition with minor overall wear; Jaru Art Products began in 1950 by Jack and Ruth Hirsh in Culver City, Calif. The name is a combination of the first two letters of their first names (Ja and ru). Jaru sold artwares by various artists then later created its own line. Most pieces were marked with a simple paper sticker, although some have an impressed mark. Jaru was sold in 1968.

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. 

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

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. 

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

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

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

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

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

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