Everything reduced by 60% to clear all…

Everything reduced by 60% to clear all…

I can’t take it with me.

40 relief chromo lithographs of English fern leaves, having raised print on branches.
C.1870
23cm x 15cm

“Picasso Toros Y Toreros” Editions Published by Cercle d’ Art, Paris 1961
I recently contacted my friend and European art supplier and have purchased the last Picasso’s he had.
Unframed limited edition lithographs
Printed in France
73 cm x 58 cm

Early 20th Century Australian Photo Lithograph of Melbourne Treasury Building
In a beautiful birds eye maple frame.
1900
62.5 cm x 63

A Collection of Rare Mid 19th Century French, Hand Coloured Wood Engravings
Watercolours and vegetable dye inks.
1855 France

‘Goody Two Shoes, Aladdin & The Yellow Dwarf’

From the best wood engraver of the 19th century.
Artist-Designer Walter Crane (1845-1915)
Printed and Engraved by Edmund Evans (1826-1905)
Extremely rare.
28x23cm – 45x27cm

Willughby Fish – Mola Salu – 1680
Francis Willughby (1635-1672)
From the first large work on fishes in England, marking a new era in ichthyology that clearly described and classified fishes according to nature and based on their characteristics drawn only from their structure.
Framed H. 46.5 cm W. 49 cm

Natural History – Dumond D’ Urville
Insectes Coleopetres by C.E. Blanchard
Hand coloured steel engravings of beetle specimens from Ambon (Moluccas), New Zealand and Tonga.

From the Atlas volume of Dumont d’Urville’s Voyage au Pole Sud et dans I’Oceanie sur les Corvettes I’Astrolabe et la Zelee, pendant les annees, 1837-40 (Paris’ Hombron et Jacquinot, 1842)

The Exercise of Armes – de Gheyn
An important and early work on military arms commissioned by Maurice of Orange
1607

“Divini Amoris Embelata”
Otto Van Veen also so known as Octavius Vaenius (1556-1629)
A Dutch painter and humanist who is well known for his Emblem books.
1615

Longmate – Seals of Nobility & Great Men of Scotland
Guache hand coloured medallion engravings
75 cm x  57 cm

All stock reduced by 60% to clear

All stock reduced by 60% to clear

I have over 100 framed botanicals, engravings, paintings, charcoals, oils, watercolours, drawings, also many unframed.
I’ll remain in this warehouse for under one year now, so I’ve reduced everything by 60% to clear all…
I can’t take it with me.

DM me with any enquiries.

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Pair of 17th century botanical engravings by Jan Jansson
Hand coloured in walnut frames
Leuconium & Hyacinth
Framed 63 x 47cm

Below, Early 19th century English oak lowboy.
The three plank top above a deep moulded ogee-shaped frieze, with stepped narrow drawers with brass drop handles to the front.

Resting on slender turned legs, joined by a bold central “H” stretcher.
C.1800
H.74cm W.90cm D.65cm

Original hand coloured copper engravings by Elizabeth Blackwell
‘A Curious Herbal’ 1737
The book contained the first illustrations of many odd-looking, unknown plants from the New World.

Unusual late 19th century lithographs dedicated to the palm family.
Finished by hand in watercolour.

A rare collection of 18th – 19th century floral hand coloured copper engravings.
From an illustrated publication which began in 1787.

ALLPRESS :: MOIR Birds Revisited
Watercolour on 100% Arches cotton paper.
rough cut ‘deckle’ edges.
50 x 63cm

Fifteen early 20th century Japanese water coloured woodblock prints.
By Tanigami Konan

The work celebrates the seasons so there is a wide variety of both native Japanese plants and many from the Western World.

Seiyo Soda Tofu (Pictorial Book of Western Flowers) 1917

One of Three bright, attractive Sunflower paintings, recently found in my storeroom.

Rare late 19th century French Art Nouveau figured walnut Table à thé à double plateau, décor à la chinoise - chinoiseries.

Rare late 19th century French Art Nouveau figured walnut Table à thé à double plateau, décor à la chinoise – chinoiseries.

Raised painted chinoiserie influenced floral decoration.

Servante / Table servante: A serving table or “dumbwaiter” style table used to hold refreshments.

Table volante / Table de salon: A portable, light, or occasional salon table, often two tiered.

In complete original untouched condition.
A rare find, eg not over restored to look new.
We re glued and re wax finished, for a slight lift.

Both rectangular figured walnut tops with worn intact,
décor à la chinoise – chinoiseries.

Retaining the original decorative shaped brass handles to the lower tray.

C.1900 France

H.83cm.  W.83cm   D.56cm

Included in retirement 50% SALE

$4,800 reduced to $2,400

On view in my North Fitzroy warehouse.

Restoration of "A Rare 20th century American Retro painted folding leaf support dining table base, with rectangular glass top."

Restoration of “A Rare 20th century American Retro painted folding leaf support dining table base, with rectangular glass top.”

Early December I drove to Port Melbourne to meet Linda and her sweet dog Boof, and see their sad damaged table base.

The rectangular glass top shattered when a hot plate was resting on a supposed safety mat, purchased on Amazon.

The black painted base was damaged in many places, many were deeper than gouges and scratches. Remarkably no guests were hurt when the top suddenly imploded!

I originally quoted for my friend David Glynn Davies to touch out. For 35 years David has kindly restored many dozens of painted pieces for me. Some you would never recognise the before and afters. But once we picked up the table, the amount of work required was too much to ask him, as was more than just a few patches and a touch out. The table deserved a complete make over, so we did.

Eddie and I restored this unique table base in many stages, off and on over several weeks.

The weight and awkwardness of moving the base was hard during the entire process, I completely under quoted, but would have just about done for free, as the job was so challenging and in the end incredibly rewarding, I’d happily do it again.

After Eddie filled and patched dozens of chips and gouges, I cut back the base overall and coloured every piece of filler. I then cut back again and proceeded to paint in sections, first the interior, then the folded leaves in their entirety, then the stepped base.

Three times and covering up the surrounding areas every time, to stop the overspray messing the finish.

Became quite easy by the end, but the so called satin finish was too shiny and the old worn damages still stood out. So I decided to cut back the entire finish, hard! Then I sealed in a lacquer to soften the finish and disguise the remaining visible damages. This was a huge gamble, so before doing this, I prepared a large sample of timber and gave the same amount of coats over a ten day period, allowing drying time to be the same. BTW, this also gave the painted table base a lot more time to firm up. Then I cut back one final time and lacquer finished. I came in the following day and was so happy to see the finish was absolutely perfect. So I did the exact same to the base, and once again in three stages over three days, I couldn’t have wished for a better result.

So many hours I lost count, but wow!

Then replacing the glass, that was a huge task on its own.

I contacted W Bremner and Sons, I’ve been dealing with them for over 35 years. They were originally for many decades on the corner of Grange and Dandenong Roads, then moved out to Noble Park. But they had closed, I only used them last December for two coffee table tops, and perfect as always, oh and affordable.

I had based my quotation on their prices. But searching for a reputable, fairly priced glass table top maker these days is like taking a lottery! My sister Maxine had this task. If I wrote one of the conversations she had with

a glass supplier, nobody would believe someone in business would speak to a customer in that way!

I’ll tell you the story if you call me….

His Google ratings were like 1✨ even lower than mine!

(Pays to keep one’s political views private 😉) or thou shall cancel thy enemy…

Anyway, she didn’t contribute to his collection of I’d say factual complaints!

Also some of the prices were beyond acceptable. God knows how they actually sell any glass.. anyway, she eventually located a good bloke that did as he said and at a fair price.

So the glass was delivered this morning, three men to lift onto Linda’s home and it was raining! OMG, trying to dry off and balance between three was a massive undertaking. But we eventually got there. That could be a short story on its own.

So at the end, Linda and Boof were very happy vegemites and we all lived happily ever after…

Delightful 19th century Chinese red lacquered and gilt chinoiserie decorated elm sideboard

Delightful 19th century Chinese red lacquered and gilt chinoiserie decorated elm sideboard

Touched out minor marks and re wax finished this delightful 19th century Chinese red lacquered and gilt chinoiserie decorated elm sideboard, today.

I’m selling for customers, so No GST! I’ll place and photograph tomorrow.

I sat outside enjoying the hot afternoon sun and exhaust fumes, between colouring.

As I’m so fussy – I colour then take a photo, then see where I’ve missed.

One example here to see. Even though I never over restore, imperfections always stand out to me!

Two chairs 320 years apart. Mid 17th century English oak wainscot chair C.1660, one from a pair.

20th century later painted Australian ash chippendale dining chair. C.1980

One from a set of six.

Love working while listening to my favourite Australian music on Spotify! “The greatest list of Australian songs ever!”

50% OFF - Rare, beautifully carved 19th century French oak standing church pew.

50% OFF – Rare, beautifully carved 19th century French oak standing church pew.

A Stylish unique piece I still have in stock and reduced by 50%.
$3,400 reduced to $1,700

Makes an interesting entrance piece, key or hall table.
To the top of a landing or as a piece of art in an open living family room.

Free local delivery.

Rare beautifully carved 19th century French oak standing church pew.

The unusual narrow dimensions are perfect as a narrow hallway or entrance piece.
Linen fold panels with fruits (pineapples and pomegranates) happy to be corrected..
above, the three large panels with grapes and vines, the central with bold flowers and leaves.
Scrolled hand rests to the ends, disguising the end joints.

The unusual narrow dimensions are perfect as a narrow hallway or entrance piece.
Linen fold panels with fruits (pineapples and pomegranates) happy to be corrected..
above, the three large panels with grapes and vines, the central with bold flowers and leaves.
Scrolled hand rests to the ends, disguising the end joints.

✨50% reduced, Magnificent rare first half 18th English oak low dresser ✨

✨50% reduced, Magnificent rare first half 18th English oak low dresser ✨

The well patinated two plank moulded top, above a deep ogee shaped skirt.

Housing three brass dressed central drawers.

Resting on elegant top moulded slender cabriole legs, terminating to a pointed pad foot.

C.1740    H.85cm 
W.195cm 
D.48cm   AA2494

Wonderful patina, never over restored.

Note: Fruitwood lined drawers.

 

Reduced from $28,000 to $14,000.

 

20th century pastel of Caravaggio’s Medusa 1597.

Frame 185cm x 132cm

Such a fascinating painter.

Love his work!

Selling for a customer.

Original photos by 
Russell Winnell Photography ✨

Michelangelo Merisi da Caravaggio

1571 – 1610

Call me for further details.

Thinning out my personal collection

Thinning out my personal collection

Thinning out my own personal collection or for better word “collections” talk about having way too much! I don’t regret gathering so many beautiful pieces over the past 58 years, as I age, it’s becoming easier to part with them. So here’s the first group of my own pieces I photographed today. I’ll do a few separate posts describing each item, along with measurements etc… The glass display shelves and entrance are nearly completed, looking forward to stopping replacing items within my apartment. In the meantime, if you would like some info or would like to make me an offer on anything, don’t hesitate to text or call me. Call or text Jamie 0415555998

Mid 20th Century American Made Ebonised and Polished Brass Easel

Mid 20th Century American Made Ebonised and Polished Brass Easel

After many years enjoying this easel in my apartment, I’ve decided to finally sell. However I can’t remember so many that expressed interest, apologies. Photos in my showroom 2018, when first in my pre  renovated apartment then in my entrance the past few years. Has done me well. Note, everything on my un restored apartment photo has since sold, art, farmhouse table and dining chairs, chinoiserie Deco clock, except the 18th century yew-wood table, see on my website. I’ve always used my home, then apartment as showrooms. Attractive lines with soft black tones and softened shine to the brass The easel stands gracefully in the corner with your art placed, complimenting your painting, not competing. Placed today is a rare foggy Buckmaster with hints of green on the grasses’ edge H.170cm W.65cm D.56cm AA2047

19th century English green majolica plate decorated with an embossed grape and vine leaf pattern. 

19th century English green majolica plate decorated with an embossed grape and vine leaf pattern. 

19th century English green majolica plate decorated with an embossed grape and vine leaf pattern. Earthenware pottery with a clear lead glaze. Having an embossed or moulded relief pattern of grape clusters and leaves. Majolica of this style was produced during the Victorian era (1837-1900). Mostly made in made in England and France, including Europe and the US, with many pieces being unmarked. Perfect for the Christmas display. Dia: 23cm I have sold many hundreds of this style of Majolica over the years. Search my website and all will show..

Was just taking some photos of this magnificent piece, when a customer purchased part of the display.

Was just taking some photos of this magnificent piece, when a customer purchased part of the display.

Rare 19th century French solid kingwood ‘whatnot’
This rare 19th century French solid kingwood whatnot is certainly a work of cabinetmaker, leader of Japonism, Gabriel Viardot (1830-1904).
It is surmounted by a varnished polished bronze dragon that is frequently found in the cabinetmaker’s production.
The lower part also has shelves whose upright is decorated with a wrapped dragon in varnished polished bronze.
H.98cm  W.69cm  D.40cm