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10-18-2012
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Oriental painting on fabric with embroidered seal and writing
Hello,
I have an interesting piece that I am running into difficulties researching. It is a painting on cloth. The cloth is fairly tattered and there are some places where the paint has cracked... -
08-07-2012
Thread: Please help with Asian watercolor
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Please help with Asian watercolor
Hello,
I was hoping someone could help me with the artist of a watercolor I have. I know there are tons of paintings out there that are nothing, but the quality of this one is better than most. I... -
06-29-2012
Thread: Antonietta Brandeis Self Portrait
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Unfortunately all I have is the picture. I just...
Unfortunately all I have is the picture. I just purchased it at one of the high end Florida auction houses.
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06-28-2012
Thread: Antonietta Brandeis Self Portrait
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Antonietta Brandeis Self Portrait
I recently purchased a drawing that is supposedly a self portrait. She appears quite young. On the verso there is a character sketch with some critiques in what looks like French as well as the...
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06-23-2012
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Any ideas?
Any ideas?
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06-17-2012
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Please help with Salir etched crystal perfume bottle
I have an etched crystal perfume bottle I was hoping to get some clarification on. It is signed salir in script. I am guessing it dates somewhere in the 20's or 30's. The majority of pieces I have...
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05-04-2012
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Mark on large Chinese? bronze ox and bear sculpture
I was hoping someone could help me with this mark. I am thinking of purchasing this but it is a little outside my depth. I really just need help identifying the mark so I can further my research on...
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04-29-2012
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Unless I am mistaken the coin in question was...
Unless I am mistaken the coin in question was from a small group of coins and artifacts that were taken illegally from the USS Yorktown site and sold at Sothebys. The Navy sent a request for the...
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04-24-2012
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Does anyone know this European silver maker?
This bracelet has me stumped. I can find one having been sold, but there is no information presented in the description that helps identify the maker. It is a beautiful 935 silver bracelet and the...
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04-15-2012
Thread: Ivory piece that I cannot identify
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Ivory piece that I cannot identify
I purchased this piece of ivory but I cannot for the life of me figure out exactly what it's purpose is. At first I thought is was a pestle, but I have my doubts because of how thin they turned it....
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04-12-2012
Thread: Stone or Jade Buddha
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Oddly enough, no there is nothing on the bottom....
Oddly enough, no there is nothing on the bottom. I have some resin, celluloid, and bone pieces, but this is different than all of them. It is cool to the touch like stones are. Thank you for your...
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04-12-2012
Thread: Stone or Jade Buddha
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Stone or Jade Buddha
I was hoping someone could help me with this piece. I am unable to read what the front says, but I am sure that would help a lot. The piece is 3" tall by 2" wide. It appears to be either some kind of...
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04-08-2012
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Thank you for your help. I don't think I ever...
Thank you for your help. I don't think I ever would have found that.
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04-08-2012
Thread: Antique Parasol / Umbrella
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Antique Parasol / Umbrella
I was on the verge of selling this today and I just couldn't bring myself to. I just have this feeling that it is something special. Unfortunately my knowledge of umbrellas and parasols is limited....
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04-01-2012
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Mark on Japanese Satsuma Demitasse Cups and Saucers
Does anyone recognize the mark on this saucer? I have included a full shot as well. It is satsuma. The mark is close to the Koshida mark but the top character doesn't match. Any help would be...
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04-01-2012
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There are no signatures or marks that I can find.
There are no signatures or marks that I can find.
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03-31-2012
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Help with what appears to be old bronze over spelter piece. Black Forest?
I was hoping someone could shed some light on what this piece is. I bought it from an estate sale. The lady thought it was from the late 18th or early 19th century. It appears to be decorated...
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03-29-2012
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Auguste Moreau Bronze Sculpture - Authentic?
I just bought a sculpture believed to possibly be from Auguste Moreau. I was hoping someone with knowledge on the subject could offer their opinion. My concerns are the base, which I have included...
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03-26-2012
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I figured it was the maker. I thought that maybe...
I figured it was the maker. I thought that maybe it was a higher end piece because of the mark. Thank you for your help.
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03-24-2012
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Does anyone recognize the mark on this 14k and turquoise ring?
I just purchased this 14k and turquoise ring and I am having a very difficult time finding the mark anywhere. It looks like a 7 over a 3 with two branches on either side. It is possible that these...
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03-18-2012
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Unusual Ivory Piece - Possibly Victorian?
I was hoping someone could help shed some light on what the purpose of this ivory piece is and possibly when it would be from. The center is a rose and it is set into a track that is part of the...
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03-18-2012
Thread: Toledo Model 8400 Public Health Scale
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Toledo Model 8400 Public Health Scale
Due to the lack of a section on Americana I am posting this here. If I am wrong and should post it elsewhere please let me know. I just bought this scale at an auction. It is missing the back door....
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03-18-2012
Thread: Help identifying mark on vintage pitcher
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Help identifying mark on vintage pitcher
I was hoping someone on here might be able to help me by shedding some light on who's mark is on this vintage pitcher I just purchased. If someone also has any idea as to the value that would help a...
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