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Rediscovering Timeless Treasures: The Joys of Collecting Antique Furniture
In today’s fast-paced world, where trends come and go at lightning speed, there’s something incredibly gratifying about surrounding yourself with pieces of history that exude charm, craftsmanship, and a sense of timelessness. Antique furniture collecting has emerged as more than just a hobby; it’s a passionate pursuit that allows individuals to connect with the past and create unique, character-filled spaces. In this article, we’ll explore the joys of collecting antique furniture and delve into the reasons why this age-old pastime continues to captivate enthusiasts around the world. A Journey through Time: Collecting antique furniture is like embarking on a captivating journey through time. Each piece tells a story, whispering secrets…
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Early Clint Eastwood Handwritten Letters To Fan – RARE!
Extremely rare handwritten letters by Clint Eastwood to an adoring fan. Letters are dated very early in Eastwood’s career, 1955 and 1956. There is also an early circa 1955 signed headshot of Eastwood he sent to the recipient. One letter is dated October 27, 1955 mere days after being dropped by his first agency. The second letter is dated May 13, 1956 that mentions his next film “The First Traveling Saleslady” as well as his first wife, Maggie. First letter measures roughly 5” x 8” and the second letter measures roughly 4.5” x 7” Signed photograph measures 5” x 7” Also included are the original envelopes the letters were mailed…
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David Wynne Bronze Sculpture of Woman with Flute
For sale is an original David Wynne bronze sculpture of a woman with a flute. Numbered #3/6 and signed with a DW monogram. Bears the Morris Singer Foundry mark. Stands 16 3/4” tall Base is 5 3/8” diameter
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Augustus Gottlieb Fogle Hand Carved Eagle – VERY RARE SALEM, NC FOLK ART
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Jack Butler Yeats Collection of 31 Original Character Drawings – Watercolor, Pen & Ink
For sale is a group of 31 individual pen & ink and watercolor drawings of characters by famed Irish artist Jack Butler Yeats (1871-1957). Each sketch adhered to pages from The Cottage Magazine for 1826. This book was used as a scrapbook for his watercolor sketches. A remarkable assembly of interesting blokes with an index. 29 original pen & ink with watercolor and 1 pen & ink, and one pencil sketch. Signed and dated February 1902. The majority of the watercolor sketches measure 6 1/4″ x 3 1/2″ The drawing of “Long John the Pirate” measures 11 1/2″ x 8 15/16″
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Francis Sydney Muschamp: Original Oil on Canvas “A Summer’s Day” 1883
Artist: Francis Sydney Muschamp (1851-1929) Date: 1883 Process: Oil on canvas Canvas measures: 24″ x 36″ Description: Original oil on canvas by English artist Francis Sydney Muschamp (1851-1929) titled “A Summer’s Day.” Influenced by neoclassical artists, this wonderful landscape captures life in the English countryside. Signed and dated 1883 in the bottom left corner. This is the companion piece to the work sold by Woolley and Wallis Auction Gallery in June, 2009. Overall in very good condition. Price: $3,999
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John Ford Clymer: “Out of the Silence” Original Oil on Board
For sale is an original oil painting on board by John Ford Clymer (1907-1989) titled “Out of the Silence.” Signed lower right. Titled and Signed en verso. From the estate of P. Huber Hanes Jr., president and CEO of Hanes Corporation. Overall in very good condition. Board measures: 20″ x 30″ Frame measures: 25 3/8″ x 35 1/2″ Price: $75,000.00
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Stephane H.C. Gourjon: Original Oil on Canvas “La Seine a Paris” 1959
Artist: Stephane H.C. Gourjon Date: 1959 Process: Oil on canvas Canvas measures: 28 3/4″ x 21 1/2″ Description: Original oil on canvas by French artist Stephane H.C. Gourjon titled “La Seine a Paris” signed and dated 1959. Wonderful impressionist painting depicting the bridges over the Seine River in Paris. Overall in very good condition. Price: SOLD
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Horae Beatae Mariae Virginis ad usum Bisuntinum – Book of Hours – 15th Century
We have for sale a 15th Century Book of Hours – Horae Beatae Mariae Virginis ad usum Bisuntinum – 4to, brown levant morocco blind-tooled with fleurs-de-lys and shells, vellum linings, gilt edges, by Lortic fils. A French or Flemish Book of Hours written in large and small gothic characters upon vellum at the beginning of the fifteenth century for use in France. 227 x 162mm. There are 185 leaves, including 12 for the calendar, with 14 lines to the page, besides 2 final blank leaves ruled in red ink. The first leaf is a vellum frontispiece containing the arms of a bishop, his mitre and crozier, within a wreath of…
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James Abbot McNeill Whistler: The Two Ships Original Etching with Drypoint
For sale is an original James Abbot McNeill Whistler (1834-1903) etching and drypoint titled “The Two Ships” on laid ivory paper circa 1875. Whistler’s butterfly sign in the plate, lower left. Fifth and final state. Kennedy 148. Overall in good condition. Minor toning, minor window toning. Small pencil writing in the margin identifying the piece. Image measures: 9″ x 6″ (207x133mm) Mat measures: 20″ x 16″ Price: $9,999.00
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Eduard von Grutzner: Monk Having a Drink
Artist: Eduard von Grutzner (1846-1925) Date: 1885 Process: Oil on panel Canvas measures: 15 1/8″ x 11 7/8″ Frame measures: 20 3/8″ x 17″ Description: Original Eduard Theodor Ritter von Grützner (Grutzner) (1846-1925) oil on wood panel. Wonderful painting of a smiling monk sitting beside a barrel in a cellar, holding a glass in one hand and a stein in the other. A plate of bread and chicken sit atop the barrel. Some minor inpainting present, but otherwise in very nice condition. Signed and dated 1885 upper left corner. Found on pages 100 and 248 of Laszlo Balogh Catalogue raisonné of Grutzner’s work. *Frame is included with this item, but…
