From April, 2020

Looking Glass with Eglomise Panel. American. Circa 1810.

This is a small federal looking glass by John Kidder (circa 1810). Mr. Kidder, along with his partner Joseph Carter, produced mirrors that remain in private collections throughout the Northeast. This  gilded pine and glass mirror is in a fine state of preservation. Dimensions: 21.5 in high. 

Sumi-e Prints. Japan. 1920.

I recently photographed some lovely Sumi-e prints that my Mother had purchased 40 years ago. This technique, which can be self-taught, is very common in Zen art. Click on any of the images and they should appear in their own window for easy clipping. It is really hard to photograph art but these lent themselves…