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Some of my contemporary pieces in my home and in my showroom (Video)

Some of my contemporary pieces in my home and in my showroom (Video)

Mixing 16th – 21st century furnishings and art is so very enjoyable to me.
Since arriving a week ago I’ve already sold 1/3 of my shipment.
Occasional tables, Wall sconces, glass clocks and lamps, mirrors.
Also selling this magnificent set of dining chairs.
Sold the chestnut farmhouse table to Southern Highlands last week.
That’s probably why I loved re dressing The Johnston Collection 2010
(see photos on my website under – media)
as William Johnston also used his homes as showrooms.
Such a great part of my business.
Unusual late 18th century Dutch walnut and marquetry inlaid wall mounting display cabinet

Unusual late 18th century Dutch walnut and marquetry inlaid wall mounting display cabinet

Eddie and I were searching for some way of entering the top section before hanging, so we can use the unused space for added display.
We were searching for sliding front or side shaped moulds, maybe the backboard pulled off? But that wouldn’t make any sense.
We opened the door, seeing if the top slid away, once again didn’t make any sense, but you never know unless you search…
Finally we pulled the central top away, revealing fine nails from only a few decades ago.
There’s no need to secure this curved top section, so we removed the nails.
20th century French provincial farmyard oil on canvas.

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 it under ‘Media’.
A few random snaps of the back room of shop.

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

See video..

Stunning mid century Italian Murano green and red Sommerso vase.

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

Unusual Italian retro style brass and glass ball cluster table lamp on marble base.

57cm x 44cm