This is a photo of my house where I showcase my Mom and Dad’s collection of Japanese and Chinese boxes from the mid 1800s. Also my Zenith table top from 1937 and my Father’s Norwin Teague designed “Blue Bird” radio from late 1930s. Candlesticks from China, middle 1800s.
More to come on this suite of pieces.
This is a small traveling chest, may be considered a mico-tansu if there is such a thing. It is in extremely good condition and from the early 1800s. Edo Period.
Recent acquisition. Vietnamese contemporary. Also our mid-Century furniture lovingly, but clutteringly (if that’s a word), decorated for the season. Vase is a present from a Women’s Pottery conference.
Pictured is my parent’s Edo period screen donated to the MIA. It depicts chapter 40 “Minori” from the Tale of Genji and was created by an artist of the Tosa School in the early 1700s. The table and leather chairs were carved by Italian artisans in the early 1970s. The candelabra are French, heavy and…
It is unquestionably clear that the Jaguar XKE is the most beautiful car ever penned by Sir William Lyons; if by anyone. I snapped a few pictures of a pristine 1973-4 wtih a wondrous V12 and all period correct pieces intact — right down to the helmet and riding gloves. Uncommon certainly. I happen to know…
Shirvan is an area sitting just south of the Caucasus range of mountains, between Gendje to the west and the Baku peninsula to the east. Among the most sophisticated carpets created in the Caucasus region, Shirvan area rugs and runners showcase a richness and depth of color not always associated with Turkish rugs, i.e. kilim weaves. Purchased…
With very little formal training, save that from his artistic family of painters, Moose Stoopendaal became one of the finest animal painters Sweden has ever produced. Using the same style and subject matter as Bruno Lilefors, his plein air works display a brush technique that emulates the Master. His work is represented in all the…
Another fabulous French coffee table with solid mahogany inlays.
The French make fabulous furniture. More on a few new pieces that have entered our collection soon.