Category Archives: Art – Retro

Marilyn? Not Sure… But It’s Fabulous, Anyway!

Posted on April 24, 2022 by lindasnyder

Another piece that I just love!  The pop art style colors are just startling!   The silhouette, or caricature, or whatever one wants to call it of a beautiful blonde (is she supposed to be Marilyn? I tend to think so), … Continue reading →

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Sold! Wicked Cool Neon Sign “The Fabulous 50’s” in Near Perfect Condition – Vroom!

Posted on April 24, 2022 by lindasnyder

Oh man, I just love this sign, and if it doesn’t sell, oh well…. It’s one of the heavy, older neon signs, not one of those lightweight new ones.  The colors are brilliant as you can see from the photos. … Continue reading →

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Some of Our New Inventory! More Photos & Descriptions Tomorrow!

Posted on February 20, 2021 by lindasnyder

I got in from an auction at 6:30 last night, unloaded a fully packed U-Haul cargo van into the hallway outside my office, rushed to return the van by 7:00 last night, ran home, fed the dogs then headed back … Continue reading →

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SOLD! These Free-Standing Metal Outdoor Flamingos are GREAT!

Posted on July 22, 2019 by lindasnyder

I love love love these flamingos!  They were purchased of course for sale by the business, but it will be hard to part with them! (Which is one reason why marketing the birds has been less focused than it should … Continue reading →

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Loads of Art for Your Home or Business!

Posted on September 10, 2016 by lindasnyder

We have loads of artwork!  Maine artists, vintage art, contemporary art, photography, lithographs, originals, landscapes, framed/unframed… come on in and take a look! Condition:   Varies from fair to excellent depending on the piece. Dimensions:  Sizes vary from very small to quite … Continue reading →

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SOLD! Art: Tarzan, Jane and the Dinosaur by R W Field, Auburn (ME) Artist

Posted on March 27, 2016 by lindasnyder

John and I were at an auction one day, both of us going in different directions searching through the kinds of items that we’re each attracted to, when both of us zoomed in on this original painting. Tarzan? Jane? A … Continue reading →

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Our New Heritage Gallery & Classroom – In Progress!

Posted on November 23, 2015 by lindasnyder

  As mentioned in our last post, we’re wicked excited to announce the upcoming Grand Opening of our expanded shop which will nearly double the floor space of our present shop… the Heritage Gallery will be open soon, right next door … Continue reading →

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What is “Kitsch”? The Customer Asked

Posted on August 10, 2015 by lindasnyder

Our vintage poodle art by the Joyart Company says it all. However, if you’re looking for an actual definition, check out the one below from the Urban Dictionary.  The URL is included for kicks. http://www.urbandictionary.com/define.php?term=kitsch  Kitsch “As an art movement, … Continue reading →

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