the rectangular plate within a reverse-painted mirrored frame decorated with graceful floral and foliate vines on a gold gilt ground.
Verre églomisé is a French term referring to the process of applying both a design and gilding onto the rear face of glass to produce a mirror finish. The name is derived from the 18th-century French decorator and art-dealer Jean-Baptiste Glomy, who was responsible for its revival.
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.
with everted neck above a compressed body covered overall in an iridescent multi-layered glaze of cobalt blue, greens and yellow; incised signature to underside; The Western version of Raku was developed in the 20th century by studio potters. Typically fired at high temperatures, the wares are placed in an open-air container filled with combustible material, unlike the traditional Japanese method. The Western process can give a great variety and depth of colors and surface effects as seen with this pot; good vintage condition with no chips or cracks
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
incised signature to underside "Dave & Boni Deal 88"; of tall ovoid shape decorated overall with impressed leaves on a metallic, rainbow effect raku glaze; the western version of raku was developed in the 20th century by studio potters. typically fired at high temperatures, the wares are placed in an open-air container filled with combustible material, unlike the traditional Japanese method. the western process can give a great variety and depth of colors and surface effects as seen with this vase; good vintage condition with no chips or cracks
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.
each ovoid vase with raised decoration at the neck and adorned overall with raised medallions all on a pale blue ground with painted cloud scrolls; the vase flanked by applied ring handles; each marked on underside; the vases were vetted in 1992 by the curator of Japanese Ceramics at the San Francisco Asian Art Museum as well as the director of the Kyoto National Museum, and determined to be produced in Kyoto by the Fifth Family of Dohachi potters, circa 1880; a note was found inside from a U.S.
the two-wheeled drinks trolley with turned handle joining a rectangular top within an openwork gallery all raised on wicker-wrapped supports joining a lower shelf; The Heywood Furniture Co. began in 1826 making wicker and rattan furniture. In 1897, the company merged with a competitor, Wakefield Rattan Co., to form the Heywood-Wakefield Co. Heywood-Wakefield’s iconic Streamline Modern furniture line was introduced at the 1933 Century of Progress International Exposition in Chicago. The soft-curved, light-colored look ushered in an age of furniture called midcentury modern.
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the shaped lift-top with turreted corners all raised on cabriole supports with lappet carving and in pad feet; adorned overall with seaweed marquetry inlay; the hinged top supported by a gate leg opens to reveal the interior with felt top, having round inlaid corners and chip cutouts; overall good antique condition for a piece of this age; refinished surface with small areas of replaced veneer; some shrinkage; fading and wear to later felt top
surmounted by an exuberant crest centering a boldly-scaled butterfly flanked by cascading floral vines; all over a circular mirror plate within a conforming beveled mirrored frame with reverse-etched floral and foliate vines; excellent condition with no chips or cracks; antiquing to silver; some glass rosette screw covers missing; Established in 1911, Mirror Fair (now known as Stephen Cavallo, a 3rd generation owner) is still in operation today in New York's Upper East Side and offers custom-made mirrors, bespoke cast-glass moldings and mirrored paneling still using the same centuries-old t
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
Of fine quality, the tall and impressive cabinet in the neoclassical taste with canted corners all capped by a pierced gallery above a case fitted with two hinged doors of book-matched mahogany veneer centering inlaid shell medallions below drapery festoons within well-carved framed reserves; the lower section fitted with three long drawers with inlaid stringing and half-round shell motifs; all flanked by fluted pilasters; the side panels with similar inlay; the whole raised on splayed bracket feet; good antique condition with professional restorations; refinished surface; portions of the g
Land’s End Series – oil on canvas and watercolor on paper 2001 – 2018; a series of oil and watercolor paintings of Land’s End, San Francisco, CA; artist William Stanisich captures memories from boyhood to adulthood the “astonishing beauty” of the landscape of Land’s End with its wind whipped trees and branches and natural cathedrals, creating ‘magical spaces that are lit from above and glow from within, creating a kaleidoscope of colors and shapes”.
Night Vision Series – watercolor on paper 2009-2010; a series of the night in urban San Francisco; Artist William Stanisich brings to life with his watercolor paintings rich in color, motion and mood, this series of moving cars through a rainy night. William Stanisich born in 1947 in Cheyenne, Wyoming and raised in San Francisco, received his BA from Yale College (1969), attended courses at the San Francisco Art Institute (1964-5 and 1970), taught painting at the Urban School of San Francisco (1972-2001) and currently is a full-time painter here in San Francisco.
Land's End 2006 no. 6 - Oil On Canvas By William Stanisich, San Francisco presented by epoca Land’s End Series – oil on canvas and watercolor on paper 2001 – 2018; a series of oil and watercolor paintings of Land’s End, San Francisco, CA; artist William Stanisich captures memories from boyhood to adulthood the “astonishing beauty” of the landscape of Land’s End. Presented by epoca ph. (415) 864-6895.
Speed 2010 no. 8, Watercolor On Paper By William Stanisich, San Francisco; Signed And Framed Dated 2010 Speed Series. Watercolor On Paper 2006 – 2008; A series of the night in urban San Francisco. Artist William Stanisich brings to life with his watercolor paintings rich in color, motion and mood, this series of moving cars through a rainy night.
Night Vision Series – watercolor on paper 2009 - 2010; a series of the night in urban San Francisco; Artist William Stanisich brings to life with his watercolor paintings rich in color, motion and mood, this series of moving cars through a rainy night.
Night Vision 2010 no. 7, Watercolor On Paper By William Stanisich, San Francisco; Signed And Framed Dated 2010 Speed Series – Watercolor On Paper 2006 – 2008; A series of the night in urban San Francisco; Artist William Stanisich brings to life with his watercolor paintings rich in color, motion and mood, this series of moving cars through a rainy night.
Land's End 2003 no. 6 - Watercolor On Paper By William Stanisich, San Francisco presented by epoca Land’s End Series – oil on canvas and watercolor on paper 2001 – 2018; a series of oil and watercolor paintings of Land’s End, San Francisco, CA; artist William Stanisich captures memories from boyhood to adulthood the “astonishing beauty” of the landscape of Land’s End ph. 415 864-6895
View Photos: Change is good but thank goodness the lamb chops remained! This year’s San Francisco Fall Art and Antiques Show was all about change and for the better. The improved floor plan created secret passageways and sneak peaks for the exhibition goer. Attendees meandered through brightly-colored Farrow and Ball painted booths. The well-attended show had a fresh new look with vibrant contemporary art galleries mixed among the traditional and 20th century furniture dealers. Bravo SFFAAS 2016!