Clocks Fine Arts Furniture
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Reverse Painted Pictures Of Birds
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Vintage Arts:
Decorative Art:
Mixed Media:
Pre 1980 item# 715018 (stock# 7135)
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Gordon S. Converse and Co.
610.722.9004
$660.00
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A set of four reverse painted glass pieces of florals and birds. They seem to have been done as two pairs, the larger measuring 10 X 12 1/2"; the smaller ones 5 1/2" X 4 1/2". These loosely done art works- splashy, and bright. These are English in origin and often backed with silver or tin foil. In this case some have foil backs looking like replacements, and there is some flaking of the paint. The frames, fragile and loose, appear original, with traces of gold paint or gilt, and ...click for details
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Carved African Vessel
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Vintage Arts:
Decorative Art:
Pre 1970 item# 796007 (stock# 8225)
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Gordon S. Converse and Co.
610.722.9004
$235.00
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A carved and painted vessel of African origin, 12" in height and about 8 1/2" round. The hollowed out vessel makes a good jardinière, supported by four legs and a round base, all carved form a single piece of soft wood. Maybe less than 50 years old, since most wood African artifacts do not survive well in their moist, humid environments.
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