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Commemorative Head in the Style of the Bini, Nigeria – Wood Sculpture

Commemorative Head in the Style of the Bini, Nigeria – Wood Sculpture

This work comes from the collection of Witold Grunbaum (1921-2007), a former director of Philip Morris. Grunbaum traveled frequently to Africa, and in particular spent a good deal of time in Nigeria. Together with his wife, he assembled an impressive collection of primitive art.

November 11 2011 | Posted in Primitive / Tribal, Sculpture | Read More »

Handpainted Antique Swiss Chest Decorated with Yellow Roses

Handpainted Antique Swiss Chest Decorated with Yellow Roses

Beautiful Antique Handpainted Swiss Chest dated 1785.

November 3 2011 | Posted in 18th Century, Bedroom/Bath, Folk Art, Living / Dining Room, Ski Chalet / Alpine Decor | Read More »

Chinese Folk Art Painting, by Chen Furong – Women Weaving

Chinese Folk Art Painting, by Chen Furong  – Women Weaving

Chen Furong is an modern peasant painter working at the Jinshan Artist’s Colony.

November 3 2011 | Posted in 20th Century, Artist's Nationality, China, Fine Art, Folk Art, Gouache, Mixed Media, Naive Art | Read More »

Max Hunziker – Original Gouache of a Mother and Her Two Children

Max Hunziker – Original Gouache of a Mother and Her Two Children

The Swiss art historian Adolf Reinle described Max Hunziker as a “Christian Surrealist.” This Zurich born painter, graphic artist, was supported by the Winterthur philanthropist and art collector Georg Reinhard.

October 28 2011 | Posted in 20th Century, Fine Art, Gouache, Switzerland, Symbolism | Read More »

Antique Wrought Iron Candle Sconces – Renaissance Style

Antique Wrought Iron Candle Sconces – Renaissance Style

Pair of Two Large Wrought Iron Wall Sconces for Candles.

October 13 2011 | Posted in 19th Century, 20th Century, Folk Art, Ironwork, Living / Dining Room, Renaissance, Ski Chalet / Alpine Decor | Read More »

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