considered to be 'the most impressive botanical works of the period' by known art historian Anthony Blunt; new acid-free matte and giltwood frame; minor discoloration
each plate depicting delightful images of seals; from the fascinating encyclopedia of natural history and science for children published between 1790 & 1830; minor discoloration; new ebonized frames.
of compressed form covered overall in an ivory and brown drip-glaze over a caramel ground; excellent vintage condition with no chips or cracks; rewired
each with flaring neck above a tapering body; adorned with gilt perimeter bands depicting delicate meandering floral vines; raised on a metal base with chow feet; rewired; minor wear to gilding; shades as is.
the reverse-serpentine top above a conforming body fitted with 3 drawers all in a warmly-colored parquetry inlaid veneer; good restored antique condition with small areas of replaced veneer
the tall ovoid-shaped lamp resting on a square plinth all clad in a russet-colored leather with brass fittings; good vintage condition with overall even wear and patina to leather; rewired
an exceptionally rare size, this Murano glass lamp using the Sommerso technique of layered colored glass; excellent vintage condition with no chips or cracks; rewired
each with flaring neck above square-form tapering body all in a richly-colored red-orange glaze decorated with subtle gilt floral vines; resting on a wooden ebonized base; good vintage condition with no chips or cracks; rewired
a collection of four 1950's educational posters from the Research and Information Department at the Ford Motor Company, Dearborn, Michigan; each depicting the origin of measurements: a yard, foot, inch and fathom; excellent vintage condition with good clear colors; each with new custom ebonized frame
the impressionist painting with thickly applied paint depicting sailboats at dock with dramatic cloud-filled sky; signed on front lower right; good clean painting with bright colors; in a carved giltwood frame; even wear to gilding; panel: 13" X 19.5", overall: 20" x 26"
each of colored satinato glass with domed lids above a cylindrical body over a splayed foot; good vintage condition with one minor chip to green jar lip
the well-detailed study of a Parisian room interior depicting a staircase and entitled "Escalier" in rich layered colors; with new Art Nouveau style giltwood frames; plate is in good clean condition
the square top with inset tiles all above intricate openwork aprons with arabesque spandrels; painted overall with stylized floral and foliate motifs in colors of scarlet, ochre and olive green; overall wear and patina with some chipping to paint
the thickly-modeled and tall vases in a richly-colored orange glass with clear base infused with black and white swirls; no chips or cracks
each of ginger jar form with scalloped octagonal body; all in a richly-colored blue and green drip glaze; good vintage condition with minor wear; re-wired
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: I've long been inspired by old things. The texture and play of light on a weathered surface are the things that spark my imagination. I seek to capture a building's essence in my paintings, in a time less hurried with a calmness of spirit. Their strong simple shapes inspire me to try to somehow preserve their beauty captured at a moment in time.
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
Moya Aiken
MADELEINE LIEPE (Oregon/Switzerland, 1929-2017) Signed lower right and dated 1970, signed again and titled verso; the serene charcoal drawing of lush trees surrounding a pond with a gently rolling lawn in the foreground; good clean condition with only minor discoloration; new acid-free matting with gilt fillet and ebonized wooden frame; Madeleine Liepe was a Postwar and Contemporary artist who spent her professional career in Oregon.
