20th century French provincial farmyard oil on canvas. By J P Vezzeos 49 x 57cm I’m strongly considering re colouring the frame, or at least the oak mount, possibly gold touch the plaster frame. Years ago I wrote an article “To Frame or not to Frame” for Period Style Magazine, you can see on my website under Media. I often re frame, re colour existing frame or remove frame completely, as the painting doesn’t need anything to compete with its beauty. Usually on 17th century art. That’s just my personal taste. I was going to colour the oak mount to the same deep warm brown of the farm house. Then see whether to highlight the plaster frame or leave? One customer earlier today said, looks perfect as is! Maybe this has become more of a habit.. Such beautiful greens in this painting. Matching the 18th century English hepplewhite side chair. I often mix English chairs with French tables or vice versa. This just made me think of another story to write soon..
A few random snaps of the back room of shop. I could spend all day just photographing if I was able. From large contemporary art 2014 to my favourite botanical artist, Hendrick Draakestein 1686. 18th century French fruitwood dough bin, with 19th century English Parian Ware Jugs. Italian Murano vase, on stunning faded cherry wood cross banded partners desk of small proportions, a set of 19th century watercolours of birds, a perfect 18th century French oak buffet deux corps, with English Hepplewhite inspiration from the same period, The decorative 18th century French chestnut armoire (sat in bedroom as our robe for decades) the largest collection of 18th/19th century English tilt top wine tables, plus many more scattered around showroom and in my storeroom. Another upright French elm farmhouse table, a rare English elm faded elm bureau, French 19th century solid pollard oak poudreuse (Rare) Come in and explore my interesting pieces… Video below.
Mid century Venetian retro coloured glass serpentine shaped mirror. Fun in my showroom this afternoon, trying to photograph a mirror! 96cm Italy I pulled several mirrors out of storage this week. I’ll post others over the next few days.
19th century Japanese bronze temple bowl. With brass dragon faced open mouthed handles, mounted to a circular ebonised base. H.29cm Dia.40cm
19th century English pewter potty. Used in displays for over 30 years. Loved doing the ad with Russell Winnell in our home. Russell was packing up his lighting when the boys arrived home from park. They jumped onto the chair for a quick photo, I used this ad in many magazines over the years. Also sat framed on their grandparents living room wall. BTW, Charlie now 21, Luke 20. Back to the potty – NFS H.11cm W.29cm
19th century Japanese bronze temple bowl. AA2355 With brass dragon faced claw-feet, mounted to a circular ebonised base. H.21cm Dia.36cm
19th century English floral gilt decorated & painted tin tray on original black painted folding stand. The shaped moulded edge retaining much of the original gilt design. The painted surface includes a peacock and flowers. Fantastic condition. Cleaned and waxed in our workshop this morning. C.1890 H.44cm W.78cm D.59cm
Stunning mid century Italian Murano green and red Sommerso vase. Couldn’t help taking them all home. Mid century Italian Murano green and red Sommerso glass vase. 1955 30cm x 12cm Three 19th Century English glass dumps. 15cm 12.5cm 7cm Unusual Italian retro style brass and glass ball cluster table lamp on marble base. 57cm x 44cm The stylish 19th century botanical hanging to the rear, ‘Narcissus’ bursting from its Spatha. Dr Robert John Thornton. Hand coloured copper engraving London August 1 1808 46 cm x 31.5 cm Always loving being surrounded by such incredible beauty
Large 19th century French gilt wall mirror. This mirror hung in our family room and featured in Australian Period Homestyle Magazine. The well patinated, decorative rectangular frame with designs of ribbons, flowers and leaves. Having traces of the original gilt finish. Retaining the original well aged mirror. 110 x 100cm
Several stylish 20th century European paperweights and a 19th century English green bubbled glass dump. Very tasteful gifts for family and friends.. The taller of the pair – Glassworks from Czech Republic. The dome – Krosno, Poland H. Between 16cm – 4cm
Selling three 19th century French Gras Bayonets for a customer CDS750 Two retaining the original scabbards 66cm The Gras bayonet was one of the last French sword bayonets. It was manufactured to fit the French model 1874 Gras infantry rifle.