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Item Ships From: Illinois
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 Illinois - Decorative Art
Materials
Silk
Antique Triangular Stained Glass Window
Located in Countryside, IL
Antique Triangular Stained Glass Window
This window measures: 64 wide x 2.75 deep x 55 inches high
This window is in Great Vintage Condition with minor marks, dents, and wear.
...
Category
2010s American Modern Illinois - Decorative Art
Materials
Glass, Wood
Hand Carved Wooden Bracket
Located in Chicago, IL
Decorative carved wooden bracket. Very unusual and cool.
Category
1920s Italian Vintage Illinois - Decorative Art
Materials
Metal
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 Illinois - Decorative Art
Materials
Silver, Enamel
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 Illinois - Decorative Art
Materials
Wood, Paint
Decorative Wrought Iron Door Hinge
Located in Chicago, IL
Wrought iron decorative door hinge on custom mount.
Category
Early 1900s American Antique Illinois - Decorative Art
Materials
Wrought Iron
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 Illinois - Decorative Art
Materials
Wood, Paint
"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 Illinois - Decorative Art
Materials
Muslin, Silk, Bamboo
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 Illinois - Decorative Art
Materials
Gesso, Paint, Giltwood, Canvas
"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 Illinois - Decorative Art
Materials
Silk, Bamboo, Muslin
"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 Illinois - Decorative Art
Materials
Muslin, Bamboo, Cotton
Riding the Storm by Maxine Snider, 1990s
Located in Chicago, IL
A large scale abstract mixed media painting on canvas by Chicago artist Maxine Snider, 1990s. Signed en verso.
Maxine Snider is a Chicago artist and d...
Category
1990s American Mid-Century Modern Illinois - Decorative Art
Materials
Paint, Canvas
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 Illinois - Decorative Art
Materials
Paint, Wood
Mid Century Trompe L'oeil Panels by Palladio
By Palladio
Located in Chicago, IL
A pair of mid century Trompe L'oelil panels by Palladio depicting shelves in the style of Fornasetti.
Category
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Illinois - Decorative Art
Materials
Wood
Chinese Monumental Mill Wheel, circa 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
Hewn from pine and held together with handmade iron nails, this provincial wooden wheel is a remarkable example of turn-of-the-century craftsmanship. Its monumental scale suggests it...
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Illinois - Decorative Art
Materials
Iron
Chinese Monumental Mill Wheel, circa 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
Hewn from pine and held together with iron hardware, this provincial wooden wheel is a remarkable example of turn-of-the-century craftsmanship. Its monumental scale suggests it was u...
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Illinois - Decorative Art
Materials
Iron
Sueded Leather Wall Hanging, 1950s
Located in Kenilworth, IL
Coffee brown wall hanging of coffee brown sueded leather strips. The strips of suede are in randomized lengths and widths and have been woven into a cotton backing. The hanging has b...
Category
Mid-20th Century Illinois - Decorative Art
Materials
Suede, Cotton, Wood
Chinese Monumental Mill Wheel, circa 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
Hewn from pine and held together with handmade iron nails, this provincial wooden wheel is a remarkable example of turn-of-the-century craftsmanship. Its monumental scale suggests it...
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Illinois - Decorative Art
Materials
Iron
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 Illinois - Decorative Art
Materials
Steel
Gentle Horizon by Maxine Snider, 1990s
Located in Chicago, IL
A large scale diptyque acrylic painting on canvas by Chicago artist Maxine Snider, 1990s. This piece is presented in a wood frame with a silver finish. S...
Category
1990s American Mid-Century Modern Illinois - Decorative Art
Materials
Paint, Canvas, Wood
Suzanne Caporael Mid Century Elements of Pigment Etching with Gouache and Pencil
Located in Countryside, IL
Suzanne Caporael Mid Century Elements of Pigment Etching with Gouache and Pencil
This artwork measures: 34.5 wide x 1.25 deep x 23.25 inches high
We take our photos in a controlled...
Category
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Illinois - Decorative Art
Materials
Glass, Wood, Paper
Light Amber Italian Back-Painted Glass Frame Wall Mirror
Located in Chicago, IL
A beautiful vintage Italian mirror featuring a back painted modernized shield shape frame in a light amber hue with a rosy tint. This piece has a circular mir...
Category
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Illinois - Decorative Art
Materials
Glass, Mirror
Jan Sierhuis Mid-Century 1959 Signed Oil on Canvas Painting
Located in Countryside, IL
Jan Sierhuis 1959 signed oil on canvas painting.
This painting measures: 50.5 wide x 1 deep x 45 inches high.
We take our photos in a controlled lig...
Category
1950s American Victorian Vintage Illinois - Decorative Art
Materials
Canvas, Wood, Paint
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 Illinois - Decorative Art
Materials
Ceramic, Mirror
Richard Lindner Mid Century Signed Girl with Hoop Lithograph
By Richard Lindner
Located in Countryside, IL
Richard Lindner Mid Century Signed Girl with Hoop Lithograph
This lithograph measures: 27.5 wide x 1 deep x 34.25 inches high
This piece is in Good Vintage Condition. Paper loo...
Category
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Illinois - Decorative Art
Materials
Glass, Wood, Paper
Rather Large Vintage Beaver Sign from a Zoo
Located in Chicago, IL
A rather large and whimsical mid-20th century American beaver sign from a Wisconsin zoo. The sign composed of two thin sheets of steel with a thin sheet of plywood sandwiched between...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Illinois - Decorative Art
Materials
Steel
Greg Parker, Untitled, 1988; Graphite and Oil on Gessoed Panel
By Greg Parker
Located in Chicago, IL
Greg Parker, American, b. 1952
Untitled, 1988
Graphite and oil on gessoed panel
Signed and dated to verso. Geometric composition in monochromatic variations ending on a graphite...
Category
1980s American Modern Vintage Illinois - Decorative Art
Materials
Gesso, Paint
Set of Ten Framed Original Rorschach Inkblot Cards
Located in Chicago, IL
A remarkable set of ten mid-20th century original Rorschach inkblot cards in full black & white and color printing, and framed behind glass in white ...
Category
1960s Canadian Vintage Illinois - Decorative Art
Materials
Paper
Curtis Jere Mid Century Brass Wall Urchin
By Curtis Jeré
Located in Countryside, IL
Curtis Jere Mid Century Brass Wall Urchin
This artwork measures: 39 wide x 9 deep x 26 inches high
Great Vintage Condition
We take our photos in a con...
Category
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Illinois - Decorative Art
Materials
Brass
Statum by E.T. Frankland
Located in Chicago, IL
A large-scale wall sculpture titled ‘Statum’ by E.T. Frankland. This striking hexagonal piece has a black painted wood background with a cream lacquered wood textured geometric patte...
Category
20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Illinois - Decorative Art
Materials
Wood
Bruce Myers Mid Century Signed Abstract Original Oil on Canvas Painting
Located in Countryside, IL
Bruce Myers mid century signed abstract original oil on canvas painting
This painting measures: 30.5 wide x .75 deep x 15.5 inches high
This painting is in good vintage conditi...
Category
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Illinois - Decorative Art
Materials
Canvas, Paint
Mid Century Framed Print of Woman Dancing
Located in Countryside, IL
Mid Century Framed Print of Woman Dancing
This print measures: 35.25 wide x 1.75 deep x 45 inches high
This print is in Good Vintage Conditi...
Category
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Illinois - Decorative Art
Materials
Wood, Paper
Bruce Myers Mid-Century Abstract Original Oil on Canvas Painting No. 5
Located in Countryside, IL
Bruce Myers mid-century abstract original oil on canvas painting no. 5
This painting measures: 22 wide x .75 deep x 28 inches high.
This painting is in good vintage condition.
...
Category
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Illinois - Decorative Art
Materials
Canvas, Paint
Bruce Myers Mid-Century Abstract Original Oil on Canvas Painting
Located in Countryside, IL
Bruce Myers mid-century abstract original oil on canvas painting.
This painting measures: 15.5 wide x .75 deep x 30.5 inches high
This painting is in Excellent Vintage Conditio...
Category
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Illinois - Decorative Art
Materials
Canvas, Paint
Bruce Myers Mid Century Signed Original Oil on Canvas Painting
Located in Countryside, IL
Bruce Myers Mid Century Signed Original Oil on Canvas Painting
This painting measures: 30.5 wide x .75 deep x 15.5 inches high
This painting is in Good Vintage Condition.
We take ...
Category
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Illinois - Decorative Art
Materials
Canvas, Paint
Bruce Myers Mid-Century Abstract Original Oil on Canvas Painting
Located in Countryside, IL
Bruce Myers mid-century abstract original oil on canvas painting.
This painting measures: 15.5 wide x .75 deep x 30.5 inches high.
This painting is in good vintage condition.
...
Category
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Illinois - Decorative Art
Materials
Canvas, Paint
Bruce Myers Mid-Century Signed Abstract Original Oil on Canvas
Located in Countryside, IL
Bruce Myers mid-century signed abstract original oil on canvas.
This painting measures: 15 wide x .75 deep x 30 inches high.
This painting is in good vintage condition.
We t...
Category
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Illinois - Decorative Art
Materials
Canvas, Paint
Set of Three Framed Early 20th Century Italian Cello Backs
Located in Chicago, IL
A remarkable set of three early 20th century Italian cello backs, each frames in a deep shadow box with a simple white gallery frame. Perfect for the classical music aficionado in yo...
Category
Early 20th Century Italian Illinois - Decorative Art
Materials
Wood
Bruce Myers Mid-Century Signed Original Oil on Canvas Painting No. 7
Located in Countryside, IL
Bruce Myers mid-century signed original oil on canvas painting no. 7
This painting measures: 24 wide x .75 deep x 30 inches high
This painting is in good vintage condition.
...
Category
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Illinois - Decorative Art
Materials
Canvas, Paint
Bruce Myers Mid-Century Signed Original Oil on Canvas Painting No. 6
Located in Countryside, IL
Bruce Myers mid-century signed original oil on canvas painting no. 6
This painting measures: 22 wide x .75 deep x 28 inches high
This painting is in good vintage condition.
...
Category
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Illinois - Decorative Art
Materials
Canvas, Paint
Abstract Wood Triptych with Geometric Cutouts, France 20th Century
Located in Chicago, IL
An abstract large-scale triptych created with carved wood and painted white. This unique piece has three free standing panels and features intricate geometric cutout details througho...
Category
20th Century French Brutalist Illinois - Decorative Art
Materials
Wood
Joan Miro Mid Century Art Print
Located in Countryside, IL
Joan Miro Mid Century Art Print
This print measures: 14 wide x .25 deep x 18 inches high
This print is in Excellent Vintage Condition with ...
Category
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Illinois - Decorative Art
Materials
Paper
Wall Mounted Iron and Bronze Bell
Located in Chicago, IL
Wall mounted iron and bronze bell.
Category
1930s Argentine Vintage Illinois - Decorative Art
Materials
Bronze, Iron
Swallow Tails, Double Butterfly Portrait Highly Detailed, Carved Silver 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
Swallow Tails
colored pencil on paper
19H x 15.50W in
48.26H x 39.37W cm
SUB013
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 Illinois - Decorative Art
Materials
Paper
Monumental Mid-20th Century Belgian Academic Figure Drawing
Located in Chicago, IL
A stunning monumental mid-20th century Belgian academic figure drawing depicting a seated man with a great head of hair, and with a keen attention to m...
Category
1950s Belgian Vintage Illinois - Decorative Art
Materials
Granite
"Moonlight" 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.
In “Moonlight,” Thompson creates a moody composition of light and dark with a patchwork of Japanese fabrics...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Illinois - Decorative Art
Materials
Muslin, Silk, Bamboo, Cotton, Paint
"Feng Shui" 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.
In “Feng Shui...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Illinois - Decorative Art
Materials
Silk, Bamboo, Muslin
Miro Alcohol de Menthe Mid Century Galerie Adrien Maeght Art Poster
Located in Countryside, IL
Miro Alcohol de Menthe Mid Century Galerie Adrien Maeght Art Poster
This framed art poster measures: 25 wide x 1 deep x 31 inches high
This...
Category
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Illinois - Decorative Art
Materials
Metal
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 Illinois - Decorative Art
Materials
Paper
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 Illinois - Decorative Art
Figural Modern Painting on Canvas by George D'Amato, 1990s
Located in Chicago, IL
A large figural modernist painting on canvas by George D’Amato, 1990s. This gorgeous artwork features vibrant red, green and black hues. Artist signature on the lower right.
Georg...
Category
1990s American Modern Illinois - Decorative Art
Materials
Canvas, Paint
Italian Ceramic Art Deco Hanging Wall Mask manner of Goldsheider
By Goldsheider
Located in Chicago, IL
An Italian ceramic Art Deco hanging wall mask bust of a woman. Similar to the works of Goldsheider. This mask is marked Italy on backside along with what seems be a makers mark and m...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Art Deco Illinois - Decorative Art
Materials
Ceramic
"Dancing Til Dawn" 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 fragment...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Illinois - Decorative Art
Materials
Silk, Muslin, Bamboo
Vintage Chinese Watercolors on Paper, 20th Century
Located in Chicago, IL
Vintage Chinese hand painted watercolor on paper featuring vibrant floral designs. This piece was acquired from a collector specializing in Chinese art based in Korea and Taiwan. 20t...
Category
20th Century Chinese Chinese Chippendale Illinois - Decorative Art
Materials
Paper, Paint
Suzhou Chinese Silk Mid Century Framed Peacock and Flowers Embroidery
Located in Countryside, IL
Suzhou Chinese silk mid century framed peacock and flowers embroidery
This piece measures: 17.75 wide x 0.75 deep x 11.75 inches high
Excellent...
Category
1970s Chinese Mid-Century Modern Vintage Illinois - Decorative Art
Materials
Silk, Wood
Mid Century Wall Art
Located in Countryside, IL
Mid century wall art
This piece measures: 27 wide x 35 inches high
This piece of art is in excellent condition
We take our ph...
Category
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Illinois - Decorative Art
Materials
Canvas, Paint
Early 19th Century Georgian Regency Era Portrait of a Gentleman
Located in Chicago, IL
A beautiful early 19th century Georgian Regency era oil-on-canvas portrait of a gentleman with long sideburns, and wearing a cravat and blue silk waistcoat...
Category
Early 19th Century English Regency Antique Illinois - Decorative Art
Materials
Paint
Stunning Framed Academic Figure Drawing
Located in Chicago, IL
A stunning late 20th-century academic graphite-on-paper male figure drawing showcasing a skillful attention to musculature, highlights and shadows,...
Category
Late 20th Century American Illinois - Decorative Art
Materials
Paper
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