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LAZZARO DONATI (1926  to1977). Donati specialized in portraits as noted in Davenport's Art Reference.  Well listed and exhibited artist. His paintings have been shown at the Florence Art Gallery in Florence, Italy. OIL on wooden panel. Notice that Donati wrote this "Honorable Citizen of New Orleans" under his name. "Sight size" of painting is 19 1/2" by 27 1/2" TALL.   Measures a total of 29" by 36" from its outer edge.   US $1,599

(Elizabeth) LIZ JARDIN is  KNOWN FOR VIVID AND GILDED designs as well as the variety of her more muted creations. CIGAR BOX LABLE ARTWORK in EXCELLENT CONDITION - READY TO HANG!  SIGNED PAINTING with her signature abstract floral and scroll design with gold inlay framing a collage. ON QUALITY PAPER - APPEAR TO BE AN ORIGINAL BECAUSE OF THE OVERALL TEXTURE - RAISED APPLIED GOLD LEAF THAT YOU CAN DEFINITELY SEE. DOUBLE-MATTED in oversized primary mat in an irregular rectangle shape with plain black frame makes it appear as a MODERN museum or exhibit art piece. Entire piece measures a TOTAL OF 27" across and 29" tall FROM OUTER EDGE.  SIGHT SIZE OF ART WORK IS 15" across and 15" wide (square shape) US $255

2 1/4" BN Denmark Nienhuis porcelain art disk pendant 26"chain, the mark "DENMARK" with "BN" initial underneath are Nienhuis's hallmark "signature" interior material is probably porcelain, but could be enamel, Nienhuis died in 1960, US $99    

5 contemporary MARKED STERLING SILVER bracelets: 4 cuff and 1 bangle with catch: "Wild Woman" is .1/4th of an wide and 2 5/8ths of an inch across and the European "925" sterling mark with the letters "PAR" and "FARFECTHED" maker inside the left edge; "Live Bold" wording on top and "Trust Your Instincts" on the inside middle along with the maker's copyright mark on an edge "COMSTOCK STERLING" - measures 2 1/2" across oblong area and and 1/8th of an inch wide; "I am always with you" cuff has 925 sterling mark near maker's initialized copyright mark on inside - measures 2 5/8ths of an inch inside edge of oblong area and .1/4th of an inch wide; bangle with horseshoe shaped catch has the words "sterling silver " on the inside with "Charles Albert" designer name maker's mark- is 1/4th of an inch wide and 2 1/2" inside edge on oblong area; cuff with letters not familiar to us is 3/8th of an inch wide and 2 1/4" across oblong area US $99 FOR ALL

 
CUTE CHARACTERS WITH 925 STERLING MARK LOOKING FOR GOOD HOMES US $50 for BOTH OR $30 for one
Pin has a curve shape in design- not a distortion in the photos -frog's eyes may be black onyx -2" across outstretched toes and 1 3/4" tall  Pin has a curve shape in design- not a distortion in the photos Shore Bird (Sea Gull?) approximately 2 3/8" across wing and 2 1/2" tall, nice feather detail near tail
BEAD WORK CUFF 7" TO 8" ADJUSTABLE HAND CRAFTED bracelet, 1 1/2" wide US $29
 

WORLD IN VOGUE 1893-1960's 70 YEARS OF PHOTOS 1963 BOOK Published jointly by Viking Press and Conde' Nast, book chronicles in depth seven decades (1893-1963) of the names, the faces and the writing that have held the public eye in: The Arts, Society, Literature, Theatre, Fashion, Sports, and World Affairs.  Vogue magazine is sought out by collectors because of quality editorial and pictorial content. This compilation catalogues the most appealing articles, the most poignant photos, stories, and events of the years 1893-1963 as viewed through the Vogue lens. Dust jacket has some tears and wrinkles, and some yellowing to inside cover and pages, yet overall in good condition. Estate piece, entertaining coffee book and a valuable reference for the social historian and Vogue lover - oversized (13" x 10") US $35

 

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