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’.
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
Unusual late 19th century lithographs dedicated to the palm family – Elizabeth Blackwell Look what arrived to my shop this morning Finished by hand in watercolour. 50cm x 34cm unframed. 22 perfect Elizabeth Blackwell’s 1730 15 19th century Japanese woodblock prints. Never had these before. Can’t wait to plan the framing with Vicki Hutchins…
Fifteen 19th century Japanese hand coloured botanical lithographs. Just arrived from Europe. 37x27cm See photos of reverse side.
Unusual late 19th century hand coloured lithographs of palms – Basil Besler. After nearly two years of retirement sale and selling 2/3 of my entire stock at heavily reduced prices. I was nearly at the end of trading, until my Son Charlie and daughter Allie informed me they would like to take over the family business. This is very touching to me, I love their devotion to my business of 34 years. So SALE signs about to be removed pricing back to normal.
Arriving from Europe soon. Eight Beslers Several of these I’ve never stocked before. Type ‘Besler’ into search to see many examples I’ve sold over the years… Prints from the first edition of Hortus Estettensis by Basil Besler. First edition 1613 second 1641, third 1713.
A rare 19th century Qing Dynasty gold leaf carved hanging panel of three Chinese gods. Surrounded by foliage. Carved entirely from one piece of wood. A private purchase from some time ago.
Redouté – A decorative framed arrangement of five early 19th Century hand coloured citrus engravings. These wonderful rare hand coloured copper engravings hung in my home for many years. Now too wide to fit into my apartment, I’m selling. 1830 H.77cm W.175cm Photography by Russell Winnell Photography
‘Upper reaches of the Avon River Gippsland’ Selling this unusually large 20th century Australian landscape for a friend. Peter Smales 1985 Oil on canvas/linen 75cm x 100cm Smales paintings were usually much smaller than this.
Continually changing art around in my apartment. Today I added Mali Moir’s ‘Cape Warthog’ moving Lucinda Chambers ‘Long Distance Love’ above the Italian retro rosewood sideboard. I’m also trying Martin Tighe’s ‘Still Water’ Keeping Lydia Ciconte’s ‘Bush Fire Burning’ in the entrance, above the mid 18th century English oak low dresser. Looking forward to Russell Winnell photographing all when completed very soon…
‘Bathers’ Oil by Gustav Michael Pillig Oil on canvas 67x51cm Gustav Michael Pillig 1877 Gelsenkirchen – 1956 Melbourne
Countryside Landscape Oil by Gustav Michael Pillig Oil on board 29x24cm Gustav Michael Pillig 1877 Gelsenkirchen – 1956 Melbourne
Restoration of German Terrestrial Globe Taking apart, removing old glues, packing the interior for stability, re-glueing and holding glues together. Then watercoloring the damages out. Wonderful outcome.
Unusual contemporary brass sculptured horse head on stand I purchased this unusual sculpture from a supplier recently. I’ve featured in a display and taken home to play with. This morning I’ve ordered two more to sell, as I’m keeping this one! DM me for pricing. H.44cm W.12cm D.22cm