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Sold! 1950s Wood Carving of Elderly Haitian Woman with Vegetable Basket

This original wood carving bears F Simeon’s signature underneath. F Simeon was a well-known artist, often depicting Haitian figures, especially women carrying baskets of vegetables or fruit on their heads. I searched through every site in which I could find … Continue reading

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Original Pastel of Award Winning Pomeranian by Noted Animal Artist Louise Lopina, Dated 1967

The cardboard backing has the following information: “Contains Pastel. Please do not bend, fold or [?]…” “Pastel is for high scoring Pom in trial. Qualifying score essential.” Then “Louise Lopina” (the artist). “But he got it!” There’s quite a bit … Continue reading

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Refurbished School Desk with Unique (!) Covering

I suspect you’d be the only person in town rocking the design this old, refurbished school desk has. It’s very 1960s cool. Someone put some time and effort into updating this desk to make it look like this! Condition:   Very … Continue reading

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Gone! Inexpensive, No Frills, Computer Table with Monitor

This corner computer table is pretty basic but I’m sure someone can find a use for it. The Sharp monitor that comes with it is probably pretty old, but perhaps it’s still good enough for a game of Pong? The … Continue reading

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SOLD! Wonderful Brass and Cast Iron Weathervane Clock

This is a beautiful floor model weathervane clock of brass and cast iron.   The clock has two faces; one side includes a temperature gauge. The clock comes apart into several different sections for easy transport; overall it weighs about 60 … Continue reading

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“A Breath of Summer” Indoor-Outdoor Floral Welcome Plaque

According to the tag on back, this is an outdoor aluminum plaque with the tagline “Outdoor art that really lasts”. The front design appears to be either under or embedded in a hard glossy plastic that’s almost like glass. The … Continue reading

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Motherhood

This is a lovely pencil drawing of a mother and child, which just evokes sweetness, tenderness and protectiveness for a little one. I have no idea who the artist is, and research through hundreds of drawings came up blank. If … Continue reading

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SOLD! Distressed Look Tall Wooden Candlesticks in Blue

Great distressed look wooden candlesticks in a nice dark country blue. Condition:   Excellent; like new. Dimensions:   The larger one is 21″H x 7″W at its base.  The smaller one is 18″H x 5 1/2″W at its base. Price:  $18.00 for … Continue reading

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SOLD! A Bostonian’s Idea of the United States

Okay, so this is wicked funny. At least to me. I have no idea what someone from Boston would think of this, although apparently the original is in a collection at the Boston Public Library. And since the original is … Continue reading

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Enjoy Your Grandchildren, Psalm 128:6

This is a sweet little wall hanging, with the etching “Enjoy Your Grandchildren” enclosed in a heart. The wood frame has a slightly distressed look to it. Condition:   Excellent; in new condition as it came out of a shop on … Continue reading

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