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Bloodroot, Gold Frame
Located in Chicago, IL
Reminiscent of John James Audubon specimen drawings, these two meticulously drawn swallow tail butterflies are matted separately and framed in a beautifully carved silver frame
Sylvia Beckman
Bloodroot, 2010
colored pencil on paper
19.5 x 18.25 framed
SUB005
Sylvia Beckman, b. 1938, Detroit, MI
Education
University of Michigan, School of Arch. & Design
University of Wisconsin, Botany
Private apprenticeship in stone sculpture, bronze, gilding and painting
Exhibitions
2017 “Coming Attractions”, Gallery Victor Armendariz, Chicago, IL
1997 S.O.F.A. exhibition, Ann Nathan Gallery, Navy Pier, Chicago, IL
1997 Monumental Bronze Sculpture Commisson, Olbrich Park, Madison, WI
1994 Sculpture, Olbrich Botanic Gardens, Spring Display, Madison,WI
1994 Paintings & Drawings, North Seas Gallery, Charlevoix, MI
1994 Paintings & drawings, Olbrich Botanic Center, Madison, WI
1988 Monumental Stone Sculpture...
Category
2010s American Modern Chicago - Decorative Art
Materials
Paper
"Green Tree" Mosaic by Toyoharu Kii, 2023
By Toyoharu Kii
Located in Chicago, IL
Intricate, ethereal and highly textured, the abstract compositions of Japanese mosaic artist Toyoharu Kii reflect a sophisticated approach to the technical art of mosaic making. Clas...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Modern Chicago - Decorative Art
Materials
Marble
"Diary (2303)" Mosaic by Toyoharu Kii, 2023
By Toyoharu Kii
Located in Chicago, IL
Intricate, ethereal and highly textured, the abstract compositions of Japanese mosaic artist Toyoharu Kii reflect a sophisticated approach to the technical art of mosaic making. Clas...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Modern Chicago - Decorative Art
Materials
Marble
"Diary (2301)" Mosaic by Toyoharu Kii, 2023
By Toyoharu Kii
Located in Chicago, IL
Intricate, ethereal and highly textured, the abstract compositions of Japanese mosaic artist Toyoharu Kii reflect a sophisticated approach to the technical art of mosaic making. Clas...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Modern Chicago - Decorative Art
Materials
Marble
Alessandro Mendini for Studio Alchimia 1989 Signed Print, Italy
By Studio Alchimia, Alessandro Mendini
Located in Chicago, IL
Pink star screen-print by Alessandro Mendini, created for Studio Alchimia in 1989. It features a large black and white star dominating the composition, set against a vibrant pink bac...
Category
1980s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Chicago - Decorative Art
Materials
Paper
Memphis Floral Silk Scarf by Nathalie du Pasquier, 1980s
By Nathalie du Pasquier
Located in Chicago, IL
Floral Memphis silk scarf by Nathalie du Pasquier, circa 1980s, made by Ritzenhoff (Germany). New, never worn.
This silk scarf features a remarkable Memphis-style design with flowers...
Category
1980s German Post-Modern Vintage Chicago - Decorative Art
Materials
Silk
Pediment Wood Carving
Located in Chicago, IL
This Teakwood pediment carving came from a Northern Thai house. Pediment carvings were part of the traditional architecture system and were found under overhanging roof gables. We know it was a residential roof (and not a temple's) because of the shallow angle. Temple roofs are much steeper and usually temple exteriors were painted, so some pigment would usually remain, particularly towards the top.
Thai houses were made from solid teak --walls, roofs, floors; everything. They were always raised on stilts to remain above seasonal flooding, snakes and other forest creatures. The area below the house was used for animals and storage. The Thai architectural wall system (including pediments) always employed heavy beams and thin floating panels. Visually these wall panels are very attractive and richly textured on account of exposure to moisture. Teak is very resistant to moisture and insects, so the lifespan of teak exterior parts can be over 150 years.
The antique pediment...
Category
Early 20th Century Thai Chicago - Decorative Art
Materials
Wood
Early 20th Century Flemish Spaniel Pyrography Panel
Located in Chicago, IL
This early 20th-century Flemish low-relief panel showcases the exquisite artistry of pyrography, a technique where designs are burned into wood using a heated tool. Here, two hunting...
Category
Early 20th Century Belgian Art Nouveau Chicago - Decorative Art
Materials
Wood
Set of Ten Framed American Botanical Specimens
Located in Chicago, IL
Presenting a collection of ten framed American herbarium botanical specimens, meticulously gathered in 1951 from Amherst and Worcester, MA. Among these specimens are classic garden v...
Category
1950s American Vintage Chicago - Decorative Art
Materials
Natural Fiber, Paper
French Needlepoint of Four Seasons (Les Quatre Saisons), Framed 1970s Tapestry
By (after) Jean Lurçat
Located in Chicago, IL
Framed, vibrant and hand-stitched needlepoint featuring the four seasons -- spring, summer, winter and fall -- executed with tapestry wool. The attention to detail is evident with th...
Category
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chicago - Decorative Art
Materials
Wool
Early Important Harry Bertoia Monotype
By Harry Bertoia
Located in Chicago, IL
Early Important Harry Bertoia Monotype One of his first works on paper, Monoprint on Rice Raper
Signed to verso ‘HB’. Inscribed to lower right '1264'. Sold with a certificate of auth...
Category
1940s Vintage Chicago - Decorative Art
Materials
Paper
Mid-Century Geometric Ceramic Cross
Located in Chicago, IL
This ceramic cross epitomizes the geometric abstraction that was prevalent in mid-century modern design. Handcrafted by European studio pottery artists...
Category
1950s European Space Age Vintage Chicago - Decorative Art
Materials
Ceramic
Mid-Century Modern Red Glazed Ceramic Cross
Located in Chicago, IL
This handcrafted ceramic cross is a distinctive artifact of mid-century modern design, created by European studio pottery artists renowned for their in...
Category
1950s European Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chicago - Decorative Art
Materials
Ceramic, Pottery
Cosmic Midnight Blue Mid-Century Ceramic Cross
Located in Chicago, IL
This ceramic cross exemplifies the innovative spirit of mid-century European studio pottery, marrying traditional religious symbolism with a distinctly...
Category
1950s European Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chicago - Decorative Art
Materials
Ceramic, Pottery
Mid-Century Modern Flame Motif Ceramic Cross320
Located in Chicago, IL
This ceramic cross is a dynamic representation of mid-century modern artistry, crafted by the skilled hands of a studio pottery artist in Europe. The cross's design features a centra...
Category
1950s European Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chicago - Decorative Art
Materials
Ceramic
Mid-Century Modern Sapphire Cross
Located in Chicago, IL
This striking mid-century modern wall cross, handcrafted by a European studio pottery artist, is a significant representation of the era's design principles, which favored simplicity...
Category
Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Chicago - Decorative Art
Materials
Ceramic
Mid-Century Studio Art Pottery Crucifix
Located in Chicago, IL
This mid-century modern wall crucifix exemplifies the innovative spirit of European studio art pottery from the 1950s to the 1970s. The piece is characterized by its organic, flowing...
Category
Late 20th Century European Brutalist Chicago - Decorative Art
Materials
Ceramic
Mid-Century European Studio Pottery Cross
Located in Chicago, IL
This wall cross is a representative work of mid-century European studio pottery, showcasing the era's distinctive approach to religious motifs. Handmade by studio artists, the cross ...
Category
1950s European Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chicago - Decorative Art
Materials
Ceramic, Pottery
Midcentury Brutalist Virgin Mary & Child Jesus, Handmade Studio Pottery, Europe
Located in Chicago, IL
Midcentury Brutalist Depiction of the Virgin Mary and Child Jesus, Handcrafted in European Studio Pottery. In this depiction, the Virgin Mary is represented as a smiling figure in bl...
Category
1950s European Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chicago - Decorative Art
Materials
Ceramic, Pottery
Midcentury Blue & Green Ceramic Wall Cross, Jesus INRI, Handmade in Europe
Located in Chicago, IL
This blue-green ceramic wall cross, handcrafted in Europe by a Studio Pottery artist, blends modernist aesthetics and traditional iconography. The cross features a wide body with sho...
Category
1950s European Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chicago - Decorative Art
Materials
Ceramic, Pottery
Midcentury Ceramic Wall Plaque with Metal Virgin Mary, European Studio Pottery
Located in Chicago, IL
This midcentury ceramic wall plaque features a metal Virgin Mary statuette. The ceramic plaque is adorned with a painted red lava textur...
Category
1950s European Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chicago - Decorative Art
Materials
Ceramic, Pottery
Mid-Century Modern Studio Crafted Ceramic Wall Crucifix
Located in Chicago, IL
This ceramic wall cross is a distinguished piece of mid-century modern religious art, meticulously handcrafted by European studio pottery artists. The era, known for its clean lines ...
Category
1950s European Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chicago - Decorative Art
Materials
Ceramic, Pottery
Midcentury Modern Wall Cross - Greens & White, Handmade Studio Pottery
Located in Chicago, IL
This ceramic wall cross, hand-painted in textured greens and ocher beige, features a depiction of Christ in painted white. The angular portrayal of Christ, rendered in straight terra...
Category
1950s European Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chicago - Decorative Art
Materials
Ceramic, Pottery
Brutalist Midcentury Wall Cross - Handmade Ceramic from Europe
Located in Chicago, IL
This handmade ceramic wall cross, crafted in Europe during the midcentury period, exemplifies the Brutalist aesthetic. Adorned with concentric circles relief in glossy brown and ligh...
Category
1950s European Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chicago - Decorative Art
Materials
Ceramic, Pottery
Abstract Mid-Century Modern Ceramic Wall Cross, Red & White, Handmade
Located in Chicago, IL
This vibrant mid-century modern ceramic cross is a striking example of the period's avant-garde approach to traditional symbols. Handmade by European studio pottery artists, this pie...
Category
1950s European Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chicago - Decorative Art
Materials
Ceramic, Pottery
Mid-Century Modern Ceramic Corpus Wall Cross
Located in Chicago, IL
This mid-century modern wall cross is a notable example of European studio pottery from the 20th century, showcasing a blend of religious iconography with the era's distinctive artis...
Category
1950s European Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chicago - Decorative Art
Materials
Ceramic, Pottery
Mid Century Ceramic Wall Cross, Red & Beige, Hand Made Studio Pottery, Europe
Located in Chicago, IL
This wall cross is compact in wingspan and proportions, possessing a substantial thickness. The Christ figure on the cross radiates a glowy glossy red hue across most of the cross's ...
Category
Late 20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Chicago - Decorative Art
Materials
Ceramic
Modernist Virgin Mary and Child Jesus Wall Ceramic Decoration Handmade in Europe
Located in Chicago, IL
Virgin Mary and Child Jesus Wall Ceramic Decoration handmade by Modernist Studio Pottery artist. Virgin Mary with praying hands, wearing a white dress and night blue cape covering he...
Category
1960s European Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chicago - Decorative Art
Materials
Ceramic
Joan Miro Cover of Volume III of the “Journal De Gravure” Etching Framed
By Joan Miró
Located in Chicago, IL
Vintage Joan Miro Cover of Volume III of the “Journal De Gravure” Etching Framed
Miro, Joan - Journal d'un Gravure
1964-75
Etching in color on black ...
Category
1970s French Modern Vintage Chicago - Decorative Art
Materials
Paper
Green Guilloche Enamel Vanity Set, circa 1930
Located in Chicago, IL
This charming set of brushes and jars was once used by a well-to-do lady to store her cosmetics and maintain an elegant updo hairstyle. Also known as a toilet service...
Category
Early 20th Century British Chicago - Decorative Art
Materials
Silver, Enamel
"Jophiel, " Mixed Media Mosaic, 2022
By Toyoharu Kii
Located in Chicago, IL
In the series “Heavenly,” Toyoharu Kii honors the fullness of life and its continual rebirth. In some works, white tesserae assume abstract profiles. In others, irregular shapes cont...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Modern Chicago - Decorative Art
Materials
Marble
European Pagoda & Phoenix Embroidery Fragment, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
This antique embroidery fragment offers a Western interpretation of Chinese art styles and traditions. Densely stitched atop off-white silk, the embroidered scene depicts a tiered pa...
Category
Early 20th Century European Chinoiserie Chicago - Decorative Art
Materials
Silk
"Raguel, " Mixed Media Mosaic, 2022
By Toyoharu Kii
Located in Chicago, IL
In the series “Heavenly,” Toyoharu Kii honors the fullness of life and its continual rebirth. In some works, white tesserae assume abstract profiles. In others, irregular shapes cont...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Modern Chicago - Decorative Art
Materials
Marble
Ceramic Hieroglyphic Relief on Wood Plaque
Located in Chicago, IL
Mid-century glazed ceramic hieroglyphic relief on a walnut plaque. Ready to hang. Good Condition, Original Condition Unaltered, Some Imperfections. Excellent vintage condition.
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chicago - Decorative Art
Materials
Walnut, Ceramic
The LAURA birdhouse by Jason Sargenti, 2020
Located in Chicago, IL
Handmade architectural birdhouse by Jason Sargenti, hand-signed dated, USA 2020.
"Inspired by the sophisticated lady PI in charge of Remington Steele A...
Category
2010s American Post-Modern Chicago - Decorative Art
Materials
Wood
William Skilling Tromp L’oeil chinoiserie pottery oil painting
Located in Chicago, IL
This is a wonderful depiction of tromp l’oeil art by William Skilling American /British artist in the 1960s
In wonderful condition
Category
20th Century North American Chicago - Decorative Art
Materials
Paint
Oil Portrait of a Victorian Lady, c. 1850
Located in Chicago, IL
Painted in the 19th century, this exquisite miniature portrait wonderfully exemplifies realism in traditional oil painting. The small artwork is painted in the conventional portraiture style of the Old Masters, and achieves soft realism with fine brushwork and a subdued, neutral palette. The half length portrait depicts a fine Victorian woman dressed in all black with a delicate lace collar and bonnet. She wears a ruby broach...
Category
Mid-19th Century British Victorian Antique Chicago - Decorative Art
Materials
Paint
Vintage Art Deco Style Vanity Set, circa 1940s
Located in Chicago, IL
This charming set of brushes and jars was once used by a well-to-do lady to store her cosmetics and maintain an elegant updo hairstyle. Also known as a toilet service...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Art Deco Chicago - Decorative Art
Materials
Silver, Enamel
Chinese Forbidden Stitch Embroidery of a Famille Rose Vase
Located in Chicago, IL
A wonderful example of Chinese embroidery, this framed silk textile uses the infamous forbidden stitch to depict a fine famille rose porcelain vase. A...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Chicago - Decorative Art
Materials
Silk
Chinese Forbidden Stitch Embroidery of a Blue and White Vase
Located in Chicago, IL
A wonderful example of Chinese embroidery, this framed silk textile uses the infamous forbidden stitch to depict a fine blue-and-white porcelain vase....
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Chicago - Decorative Art
Materials
Silk
Midcentury European Blue Ceramic Cross, Multidimensional Depths of Blue
Located in Chicago, IL
This cross's vibrant blue hues, crafted in varying depths by Flemish artisans, create a multidimensional aspect that captures the eye. From the luminous light blues to the profound dark blues, the cross radiates a sense of depth. Adding to its visual appeal, a subtle brown color frames the edge, accentuating the cross's craftsmanship.
As you explore our cross collection, you will encounter diverse styles ranging from visionary modernism to raw brutalism. Each artist has taken a unique approach to depict faith through innovative volumes and captivating color palettes. This collection offers an extraordinary opportunity to curate a custom wall of modernist crucifixes...
Category
1970s European Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chicago - Decorative Art
Materials
Ceramic
Chinese Forbidden Stitch Embroidery of a Shan Shui Vase
Located in Chicago, IL
A wonderful example of Chinese embroidery, this framed silk textile uses the infamous forbidden stitch to depict a fine blue-and-white porcelain vase....
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Chicago - Decorative Art
Materials
Silk
Hand Painted Advertising Sign For Soave Bolla
Located in Chicago, IL
Hand painted advertising sign for Soave Bolla - Very fun.
Category
Mid-20th Century Chicago - Decorative Art
Materials
Canvas, Paint
Square Chinese Bamboo Birdcage with Porcelain Waterpots, circa 1850
Located in Chicago, IL
This delicate wooden birdcage was once home to the tiny pet bird of a Qing-dynasty aristocrat. Dated to the Mid-19th Century, the square cage is precisely assembled from thin bamboo ...
Category
Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Chicago - Decorative Art
Materials
Metal
"Boro" Kite by Michael Thompson
By Michael Thompson
Located in Chicago, IL
Chicago-based artist Michael Thompson creates unique kites crafted from split bamboo frames covered with stretched muslin and a collage of vintage Asian ephemera - including fragments of fabric, scrolls, drawings, and books collected during his travels.
This kite entitled "Boro" is patterned with Japanese indigo-dyed fabric scraps, sewn together to form a patchwork of contrasting patterns and shades of blue. The kite's design recreates the traditional practice of Boro stitching...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Chicago - Decorative Art
Materials
Muslin, Bamboo, Cotton
Pressed French Botanical, circa 1897
Located in Chicago, IL
Antique French pressed botanical from 1897. For those of you that may be interested, we will be listings many more antique French botanical's in the c...
Category
1890s French Country Antique Chicago - Decorative Art
Organic Void by Erin Vincent, 2022
By Erin Vincent
Located in Chicago, IL
A textural wall sculpture made from natural bristles, acrylic and wood by Canadian artist Erin Vincent. Signed and dated en verso. Hanging hardware include...
Category
2010s Canadian Organic Modern Chicago - Decorative Art
Materials
Acrylic, Wood, Paint
Black Swath by Erin Vincent, 2022
By Erin Vincent
Located in Chicago, IL
A textural wall sculpture made from recycled cardboard, ink, acrylic and wood by Canadian artist Erin Vincent. Signed and dated en verso. Hanging hardware ...
Category
2010s Canadian Organic Modern Chicago - Decorative Art
Materials
Wood, Paint
White Shift by Erin Vincent, 2022
By Erin Vincent
Located in Chicago, IL
A textural wall sculpture made from recycled cardboard, ink, acrylic and wood by Canadian artist Erin Vincent. Signed and dated en verso. Hanging hardware ...
Category
2010s Canadian Organic Modern Chicago - Decorative Art
Materials
Wood, Paint
Small Blush Silk Tassel with Star Knot Charm
Located in Chicago, IL
Chinese knotted tassels are used to add elegance to everyday items like hairpins or lanterns but they often hold sentimental value, and are passed down through families for generatio...
Category
20th Century Chinese Qing Chicago - Decorative Art
Materials
Jade
Hand Carved Wooden Bracket
Located in Chicago, IL
Decorative carved wooden bracket. Very unusual and cool.
Category
1920s Italian Vintage Chicago - Decorative Art
Materials
Metal
"Furbelow I" Kite by Michael Thompson
By Michael Thompson
Located in Chicago, IL
Chicago-based artist Michael Thompson creates unique kites crafted from split bamboo frames covered with stretched muslin and a collage of vintage Asian ephemera—including fragments ...
Category
2010s American Chicago - Decorative Art
Materials
Muslin, Silk, Bamboo
Decorative Wrought Iron Door Hinge
Located in Chicago, IL
Wrought iron decorative door hinge on custom mount.
Category
Early 1900s American Antique Chicago - Decorative Art
Materials
Wrought Iron
"Furbelow II" Kite by Michael Thompson
By Michael Thompson
Located in Chicago, IL
Chicago-based artist Michael Thompson creates unique kites crafted from split bamboo frames covered with stretched muslin and a collage of vintage Asian ephemera—including fragments ...
Category
2010s American Chicago - Decorative Art
Materials
Silk, Bamboo, Muslin
Barbara Hahn by Peter M. Bauer, 1971
Located in Chicago, IL
A figurative mixed media painting on canvas created by Bavarian artist Peter M. Bauer in 1971. This piece has beautiful textural details and exemplifies Bauer’s signature style. It i...
Category
1970s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chicago - Decorative Art
Materials
Paint, Wood
Oil on Canvas Italian Street Market Scene by Giuseppe Pitto
By Giuseppe Pitto
Located in Chicago, IL
Giuseppe Pitto (Italian 1857 - 1928) is often known for his paintings depicting pretty women in Italian street markets. This exuberantly painted scene i...
Category
Late 19th Century Italian Other Antique Chicago - Decorative Art
Materials
Gesso, Canvas, Giltwood, Paint
Steel + Etched Ceramic Wall Sculpture, 20th Century
Located in Chicago, IL
A large scale vintage wall sculpture consisting of two interlocking demilune steel frames with rich oxidation. Each frame has a beautiful cerami...
Category
20th Century American Rustic Chicago - Decorative Art
Materials
Steel
Mithé Espelt French Gold Ceramic and Fused Blue Glass Rectangular Mirror
By Mithé Espelt
Located in Chicago, IL
A mirror created by Mithé Espelt, circa 1960, in France. The mirror is composed of tiled fused glass within a gold crackle glazed ceramic frame.
Very fine original condition.
A si...
Category
1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chicago - Decorative Art
Materials
Ceramic, Mirror
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