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ALEXANDER McQUEEN 2009 "Minter" Dog Face Signature Cashmere Long Sleeve Sweater
By Alexander McQueen
Located in Thiensville, WI
ALEXANDER McQUEEN 2009 "Minter" Red Silk Cashmere Dog Face Signature Long Sleeve Sweater
Brand / Manufacturer: Alexander McQueen
Collection: 2009
Designe...
Category
Early 2000s Unknown Wisconsin
Palm Beach by Buccellati Sterling Silver Flatware Set of 8 Service 93 Pieces
By Mario Buccellati
Located in Big Bend, WI
Superbly crafted Palm Beach by Buccellati sterling silver flatware set with many servers.
This large 93 piece sterling silver Palm beach by Buccellati set includes:
8 KNIVES, 8 1/4",
8 FORKS, 7 3/8",
8 SALAD FORKS, 6 3/4",
8 TEASPOONS, 5 1/2",
8 PLACE SOUP SPOONS, 6 7/8",
8 FLAT HANDLE BUTTER SPREADERS, 5 1/4",
8 DEMITASSE SPOONS, 4 1/8",
8 OYSTER FORKS, 5 1/2",
8 PASTRY FORKS, 3-TINE, 5 3/4",
4 SERVING SPOONS, 8 1/8",
1 SALAD TONGS...
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Wisconsin
Materials
Sterling Silver
Mid-Century Danish Modern Sculptural Vintage Lounge Armchair Chair Teak, 1960s
Located in Madison, WI
Beautiful Danish lounge chair, frame only.
Priced well below market value.
We recommend refinishing the frame and re-strapping the seat straps.
Re-strapping is often done by an uph...
Category
20th Century Mid-Century Modern Wisconsin
Materials
Teak
French 950 Sterling Silver Flatware Set Service 175 Pieces in Large Fitted Chest
Located in Big Bend, WI
Outstanding monumental French 950 silver dinner size high quality Louis XV style Flatware set - 175 pieces. This set includes:
12 Dinner Size Knives, pointed, 9 7/8"
12 Large Dinner Size Forks, 8 1/4"
12 Luncheon Knives, pointed, 8 1/4"
12 Luncheon Forks, 7"
12 Teaspoons, 5"
11 Place Soup Spoons, 7 1/8"
12 Demitasse Spoons, 4 3/8"
12 Fish Forks, 3-tine, 7 1/8"
11 Fish Knives, flat handle all-sterling, 8 1/4"
11 Dinner Spoons, 8 1/4"
11 Pastry Forks, 3-tine, 5 5/8"
11 Ice Cream Spoons, gold-washed, 5 1/4"
12 Oyster Forks, 5 1/8"
1 Large Vegetable Spoon, 10"
1 Berry Spoon, 8 1/4"
1 Fish Serving Fork, 3-tine, 9 1/2"
1 Fish Servers, flat handle all-sterling, 10 3/4"
1 Oyster Ladle, 9 1/2"
1 Gravy Ladle, 6 7/8"
1 Large Cold Meat Fork, 10"
1 Flat Handle Master Butter, 6 5/8"
1 Hollow Handle Master Butter, all-sterling, 8"
1 Salad Set, gold-washed, all-sterling, 9 1/2"
1 Pie Server, flat handle all-sterling, 10 1/2"
1 Soup Ladle, 12"
1 Roast Carving Set, 2-pc, 12 1/2"
1 Lamb Shank holder w/stainless implement, 8 1/2"
1 Sugar Tong, 5 1/4"
1 Cheese Knife w/stainless blade, 8"
1 Sugar Sifter Ladle, gold-washed, 6 1/2"
1 Tea Caddy Spoon, 5 5/8"
1 Sardine Fork, 5 3/4"
1 Petit Four Server...
Category
Mid-19th Century French Art Deco Antique Wisconsin
Materials
Sterling Silver
'Elephant' original African Shona stone sculpture Zimbabwe
Located in Milwaukee, WI
This small and intimate sculpture of an elephant is a heartfelt and doting example of the sculpture of the Shona artists of Zimbabwe, but also demonstrates the clever use of the texture of the stone. The sculpture is stylized, though more naturalistic than many of the sculptures of the Shona artists. The elephant leans backward and reaches its trunk into the air. The use of texture on its body is ingenious, using a series of crossing lines to create a rough surface that mimics the appearance of real elephant skin, adding a lifelike effect to the stationary stone.
Unknown Shona artist
'Elephant,' late 20th century
springstone
4.5 x 3.87 x 1.63 inches
Overall excellent condition; some minor surface abrasions
Shona artists and crafts people have been working in different media for generations. These include paintings, pottery, basket ware, wood carvings, and sculpture done in metal as well as the stone carvings. While there is not a long standing tradition of sculpture in what is now Zimbabwe (formerly Southern Rhodesia), stone carvings dating from the 15th century were seen in Great Zimbabwe, an excavated temple near Bulawayo. Most of the artifacts from this location have been moved to museums in Cape Town, South Africa or London.
It is generally agreed that Zimbabwean stone sculpture...
Category
Late 20th Century Contemporary Wisconsin
Materials
Stone
Donatello by Stancampiano Italy Sterling Silver Flatware Set Service Dinner
By Stancampiano
Located in Big Bend, WI
Scarce "Donatello" by Stancampiano Italian sterling silver flatware set, 112 pieces. This set includes:
12 dinner knives, 9"
12 dinner forks, 7 5/8"
12 dessert forks, 6 5/8"
12 sala...
Category
20th Century Wisconsin
Materials
Sterling Silver
ALEXANDER McQUEEN S/S 1996 “The Hunger” Green Asymmetric Strapless Ruffle Dress
By Alexander McQueen
Located in Thiensville, WI
ALEXANDER McQUEEN S/S 1996 “The Hunger” Green Asymmetric Strapless Ruffle Dress
Brand / Manufacturer: Alexander McQueen
Collection: S/S 1996
Style: Strapless dress
Color(s): Shades of green
Lined: No
Marked Fabric Content:
Bodice; 76% cotton, 22% polyester, 2% elastane
Trim; 100% seta silk
Additional Details / Inclusions: Alexander McQueen S/S 1996 green strapless dress...
Category
1990s Italian Wisconsin
ALEXANDER McQUEEN S/S 2007 "Sarabande" Iridescent Silk Pleated Mermaid Dress
By Alexander McQueen
Located in Thiensville, WI
DESCRIPTION: ALEXANDER McQUEEN S/S 2007 "Sarabande" Iridescent Silk Pleated Mermaid Dress
Estimated Retail: $5,900
Brand / Manufacturer: Alexander McQueen
Collection: Spring / S...
Category
Early 2000s Italian Wisconsin
Onslow by Tuttle Sterling Silver Flatware Set of 12 Service Dinner Impressive
By Tuttle Silver Company
Located in Big Bend, WI
Onslow is finely crafted of heavier weight sterling silver. Impressive in the hand with dramatic pistol handles it is perfect for traditional to transitional table-scapes. This versatile design will transform all of your meals into a special dining experience.
Fabulous vintage Onslow by Tuttle Sterling...
Category
20th Century Wisconsin
Materials
Sterling Silver
Renaissance Scroll by Reed and Barton Sterling Silver Flatware Set 35 pieces New
By Reed & Barton
Located in Big Bend, WI
Unused Renaissance scroll by Reed and Barton sterling silver flatware set - 35 pieces. This set includes:
8 knives, 9 1/8"
8 forks, 7 1/2"
8 salad ...
Category
20th Century Wisconsin
Materials
Sterling Silver
ALEXANDER McQUEEN S/S 1995 “The Birds” Pink Bronze Silk Satin Knit V Neck Top
By Alexander McQueen
Located in Thiensville, WI
ALEXANDER McQUEEN S/S 1995 “The Birds” Pink Bronze Silk Satin Knit V Neck Top
Brand / Manufacturer: Alexander McQueen
Collection: S/S 1995 “The Birds”
Designer: Alexander McQuee...
Category
1990s Italian Wisconsin
ALEXANDER McQUEEN S/S 2008 "La Dame Bleue" Black Silk Knee Length Pencil Skirt
By Alexander McQueen
Located in Thiensville, WI
A timeless classic ALEXANDER McQUEEN black pencil skirt addition to your wardrobe!
ALEXANDER McQUEEN S/S 2008 "La Dame Bleue" Black Silk Knee Length Pencil Skirt
Brand / Manufactu...
Category
Early 2000s Wisconsin
Grande Renaissance Reed & Barton Sterling Silver Flatware Set Service 83p Dinner
By Reed & Barton
Located in Big Bend, WI
Scarce dinner size Grande Renaissance by Reed and Barton sterling silver flatware set - 83 pieces. This set includes:
12 Dinner Size Knives, 9 3/...
Category
1960s American Vintage Wisconsin
Materials
Sterling Silver
Magnificent Austrian Pair of Seven-Light Sterling Silver Candelabra, Hollowware
Located in Big Bend, WI
Magnificent Austrian succession sterling silver massive candelabrum pair of seven-light figural museum. Each candelabra features a Grecian style ma...
Category
Late 19th Century Austrian Classical Roman Antique Wisconsin
Materials
Sterling Silver
Flemish by Tiffany & Co. Sterling Silver Flatware Set for 8 Service 50 Pieces
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Big Bend, WI
Flemish by Tiffany & Co. sterling silver flatware set of 50 pieces. This set includes:
Eight knives, 9 1/4",
eight forks, 7",
eight salad forks, 6 3/4" ,
eight teaspoons, 5 7/8",
eight cream soup spoons, 6 7/8",
eight flat handle butter spreaders, 6",
one gravy ladle, 7 5/8",
one cold meat fork, 8 1/2",
Includes bonus brand new storage chest - styles vary.
Excellent condition, no monograms. This set will be beautifully professionally polished and sealed in individual plastic sleeves prior to shipping. Stunning!
Tiffany’s Flemish...
Category
Early 20th Century Wisconsin
Materials
Sterling Silver
Wedgwood Gold by International Sterling Silver Flatware Service Dinner 61 pcs
By International Silver
Located in Big Bend, WI
The beauty of classic tradition is captured in Internationals Grecian motif Wedgwood pattern. The delicate scrolled relief border gracefully encloses a detailed Grecian urn with intr...
Category
20th Century Wisconsin
Materials
Sterling Silver
Husk Shell by Chawner & Vander Sterling Silver Flatware Set Service Fitted Chest
By Chawner & Co.
Located in Big Bend, WI
English Sterling flatware service in fitted chest
Husk Shell AKA Fiddle Husk flatware set - 91 pieces. This service includes pieces by Mary Chawner c1835 as well as by CJ Vander c...
Category
Early 19th Century Antique Wisconsin
Materials
Sterling Silver
1970s Bentwood and Velour Textile No.10 Rocking Chair Attributed Michael Thonet
By Thonet
Located in Madison, WI
Rock star rocker to have if you need to get a rocker.
If you have a baby to rock, this is the rocker to have.
Currently upholstered in salmon colored velour textile, which is really...
Category
1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Wisconsin
Materials
Upholstery, Bentwood
GIVENCHY 2003 Multi Floral Rose Violets Camouflage Shoulder Bag Crossbody Strap
By John Galliano, Givenchy
Located in Thiensville, WI
GIVENCHY 2003 Multi Floral Rose & Violets Camouflage Structured Shoulder Bag + Crossbody Shoulder Strap
Brand / Manufacturer: Givenchy
Collection: 200...
Category
Early 2000s Italian Wisconsin
Golden Crown Baroque by Gorham Sterling Silver Flatware Set 53 pieces Dinner
By Gorham Manufacturing Company
Located in Big Bend, WI
Dinner size Golden Crown Baroque by Gorham sterling silver with gold accent Flatware set - 53 pieces. This pattern is large, heavy, and impressive. This set includes:
8 Dinner Knive...
Category
20th Century Wisconsin
Materials
Sterling Silver
Copenhagen by Manchester Sterling Silver Flatware Set for 12 Service 84 Pieces
By Manchester Silver Co. & S. S.
Located in Big Bend, WI
Scandinavian design Copenhagen by Manchester Sterling Silver flatware set - 84 pieces. This set includes:
12 Knives, 8 3/4"
12 Forks, 7"
12 Salad Forks, 6 1/4"
12 Teaspoons, 6"...
Category
1940s American Scandinavian Modern Vintage Wisconsin
Materials
Sterling Silver
Silver Rose by Oneida Sterling Silver Flatware Set for 12 Service 80 Pieces
By Oneida
Located in Big Bend, WI
Lovely Silver Rose by Oneida sterling silver flatware set of 80 pieces. This set includes:
12 knives, 8 5/8"
12 forks, 7 1/2"
12 salad, 6 5/8"
1...
Category
20th Century Wisconsin
Materials
Sterling Silver
GIVENCHY Couture S/S 1998 ALEXANDER McQUEEN 2 Pc Floral Jacquard Skirt Suit Set
By Alexander McQueen, Givenchy
Located in Thiensville, WI
DESCRIPTION: GIVENCHY Couture S/S 1998 ALEXANDER McQUEEN 2 Pc Floral Jacquard Skirt Suit Set
Brand / Manufacturer: Givenchy
Collection: Couture;...
Category
1990s French Wisconsin
1970s Brutalist Mid Century Modern Lounge Side Chair Armchair--2 Available
Located in Madison, WI
Very cool, stylish Brutalist 1970's lounge / side / accent chairs, 2 available, sold individually. Shipping can be combined.
Dimensions:
Total height ...
Category
1970s American Brutalist Vintage Wisconsin
Materials
Upholstery, Oak
ALEXANDER McQUEEN S/S 2003 "Irere" Tan Knit Button Embellished Plunge Blouse Top
By Alexander McQueen
Located in Thiensville, WI
ALEXANDER McQUEEN S/S 2003 "Irere" Tan Cotton Knit Button Embellished Plunge Blouse Top
Brand / Manufacturer: Alexander McQueen
Collection: S/S 2003 "Irere"
Designer: Alexander McQu...
Category
Early 2000s Italian Wisconsin
ALEXANDER McQUEEN c.2012 Black Double Breasted Button Up Collar Cocktail Dress
By Sara Burton, Alexander McQueen
Located in Thiensville, WI
ALEXANDER McQUEEN c.2012 Black Double Breasted Button Up Collar Cocktail Dress
Brand / Manufacturer: Alexander McQueen
Circa: 2012
Designer: Alexander McQueen
Style: Cocktail Dress
...
Category
2010s Italian Wisconsin
Art Nouveau-Inspired Blue, Cream, Brown, Pink, and Red Wool Persian Rug, 3' x 5'
By Bahram Shabahang, Orley Shabahang
Located in New York, NY
This Art Nouveau-inspired blue, cream, brown, pink, and red wool Persian rug, sized 3' x 5', features a beautiful fusion of intricate design and rich color. The abstract pattern flow...
Category
2010s Persian Art Nouveau Wisconsin
Materials
Wool
ALEXANDER McQUEEN c.1996 Pink Denim Structured Fit Midi Flared Pencil Skirt
By Alexander McQueen
Located in Thiensville, WI
ALEXANDER McQUEEN c.1996 Pink Denim Structured Fit Midi Flared Pencil Skirt
Brand / Manufacturer: Alexander McQueen / Gibo Co Spa
Circa: 1996
Label(s): Alexander McQueen
Designer: A...
Category
1990s Italian Wisconsin
ALEXANDER McQUEEN S/S 2001 "Voss" Pink Mauve Cap Sleeve Gathered Ruched Bow Top
By Alexander McQueen
Located in Thiensville, WI
ALEXANDER McQUEEN S/S 2001 "Voss" Pink Mauve Cap Sleeve Gathered Ruched Bow Top
Brand / Manufacturer: Alexander McQueen
Collection: S/S 2001 "Voss"
Designer: Alexander McQueen
Style...
Category
Early 2000s Italian Wisconsin
CHANEL Black Suede Leather Victorian Look Knee-High Lace Up Pointed Toe Boots
By Chanel
Located in Thiensville, WI
CHANEL Black Suede Leather Victorian Look Knee-High Lace Up Pointed Toe Boots
Brand / Manufacturer: Chanel
Designer: Karl Lagerfeld
Style: Knee-High boots
Color(s): Shades of black...
Category
20th Century Italian Wisconsin
Delta by Christofle France Stainless Steel Flatware Service Set 112 Pcs Acier
By Christofle
Located in Big Bend, WI
Delta by Christofle Acier France stainless steel flatware set with beautiful simple, modern design - 112 pieces. This set includes...
Category
Late 19th Century Antique Wisconsin
Materials
Stainless Steel
GIVENCHY Couture A/W 1998 ALEXANDER McQUEEN Black Button Up Tailored Coat
By Alexander McQueen, Givenchy
Located in Thiensville, WI
GIVENCHY Couture A/W 1998 ALEXANDER McQUEEN Black Button Up Tailored Coat
Brand / Manufacturer: Givenchy Couture
Collection: A/W 1998
Designer: Alexander McQueen
Style: Coat
Color(s): Shades of black
Lined: Yes
Marked Fabric Content: "56% cotton, 44% viscose" Lining: "100% acetate"
Unmarked Fabric Content (feel of): wood/metal (button hardware)
Additional Details / Inclusions: Givenchy couture A/W 1998 Alexander McQueen tailored...
Category
1990s French Wisconsin
c.1970's 2 Piece Brown Leather Raccoon Fur Sleeve Jacket Pants Suit Set
Located in Thiensville, WI
DESCRIPTION: c.1970's 2 Piece Brown Leather Raccoon Fur Sleeve Jacket Pants Suit Set
Circa: c.1970’s
Label(s): Suede Care Label
Style: Pant suit
Col...
Category
1970s Unknown Wisconsin
ALEXANDER McQUEEN S/S 2002 Black Multiway Five Strap Crisscross Knit Tank Top
By Alexander McQueen
Located in Thiensville, WI
ALEXANDER McQUEEN S/S 2002 Black Multiway Five Strap Crisscross Knit Tank Top
Brand / Manufacturer: Alexander McQueen
Collection: S/S 2002
Style: Tank Top
Color(s): Black
Lined: ...
Category
Early 2000s Italian Wisconsin
Chrysanthemum by Tiffany Sterling Silver Bouillon Cup with Gold Liner Hollowware
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Big Bend, WI
Chrysanthemum by Tiffany & Co. sterling silver bouillon cup with gold chrysanthemum liner. The cup is marked with #14782/4848, and has an "M" date mark that dates from 1873-91. It me...
Category
19th Century Antique Wisconsin
Materials
Sterling Silver
Virginia Sterling by Weidlich Sterling Silver Flatware Set Service "S" Monogram
Located in Big Bend, WI
Lovely Virginia Sterling by Weidlich sterling silver flatware set, 65 pieces. This set includes:
10 knives, 9 1/4"
10 forks, 7 1/4"
10 salad forks, ...
Category
1920s American Vintage Wisconsin
Materials
Sterling Silver
VALENTINO "Bambolina" Multicolor Floral Mosaic Print Pleated Maxi Skirt
By Valentino
Located in Thiensville, WI
VALENTINO "Bambolina" Multicolor Floral Mosaic Print Pleated Maxi Skirt
Label(s): Valentino
Style: Maxi skirt
Color(s): Shades of red, maroon, green, blue, white.
Lined: No
Marked F...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Wisconsin
KRIZIA 2 Pc Metallic Oversized Mohair Knit Cardigan + Sueded Leather Skirt Set
By Krizia, Mariuccia Mandelli
Located in Thiensville, WI
Krizia Maglia two piece silver metallic over-sized mohair knit cardigan and metallic leather skirt set. Designed by Mariuccia Mandelli. Metallic...
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Wisconsin
Buttercup by Gorham Sterling Silver Flatware Set for 12 Service 64 Pieces
By Gorham
Located in Big Bend, WI
Intricately carved floral motifs carefully arranged along the handle and by the neck of this fanciful pattern are balanced by a slender central panel edged with delicate borders. Introduced in 1899, the graceful clusters of buttercups adorning each piece are reminiscent of hand-sewn Venetian lace and bring to mind the romance of nuptials. This sentimental pattern is equally at home in casual and formal settings, and will enhance everyday dining as well as add a festive touch to special occasions.
Buttercup by Gorham sterling silver Flatware set...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Wisconsin
Materials
Sterling Silver
'Sketching Wisconsin' original oil painting, Signed
By John Steuart Curry
Located in Milwaukee, WI
John Steuart Curry
"Sketching Wisconsin," 1946
oil on canvas
31.13 x 28 inches, canvas
39.75 x 36.75 x 2.5 inches, frame
Signed and dated lower right
Overall excellent condition
Presented in a 24-karat gold leaf hand-carved wood frame
John Steuart Curry (1897-1946) was an American regionalist painter active during the Great Depression and into World War II. He was born in Kansas on his family’s farm but went on to study art in Chicago, Paris and New York as young man. In Paris, he was exposed to the work of masters such as Peter Paul Rubens, Eugène Delacroix and Jacques-Louis David. As he matured, his work showed the influence of these masters, especially in his compositional decisions. Like the two other Midwestern regionalist artists that are most often grouped with him, Grant Wood (American, 1891-1942) and Thomas Hart Benton (American, 1889-1975), Curry was interested in representational works containing distinctly American subject matter. This was contrary to the popular art at the time, which was moving closer and closer to abstraction and individual expression.
Sketching Wisconsin is an oil painting completed in 1946, the last year of John Steuart Curry’s life, during which time he was the artist-in-residence at the University of Wisconsin in Madison. The painting is significant in Curry’s body of work both as a very revealing self-portrait, and as a landscape that clearly and sensitively depicts the scenery of southern Wisconsin near Madison. It is also a portrait of the artist’s second wife, Kathleen Gould Curry, and is unique in that it contains a ‘picture within a picture,’ a compositional element that many early painting masters used to draw the eye of the viewer. This particular artwork adds a new twist to this theme: Curry’s wife is creating essentially the same painting the viewer is looking at when viewing Sketching Wisconsin.
The triangular composition of the figures in the foreground immediately brings focus to a younger Curry, whose head penetrates the horizon line and whose gaze looks out towards the viewer. The eye then moves down to Mrs. Curry, who, seated on a folding stool and with her hand raised to paint the canvas on the easel before her, anchors the triangular composition. The shape is repeated in the legs of the stool and the easel. Behind the two figures, stripes of furrowed fields fall away gently down the hillside to a farmstead and small lake below. Beyond the lake, patches of field and forest rise and fall into the distance, and eventually give way to blue hills.
Here, Curry has subverted the traditional artist’s self-portrait by portraying himself as a farmer first and an artist second. He rejects what he sees as an elitist art world of the East Coast and Europe. In this self-portrait he depicts himself without any pretense or the instruments of his profession and with a red tractor standing in the field behind him as if he was taking a break from the field work. Here, Curry’s wife symbolizes John Steuart Curry’s identity as an artist. Compared with a self-portrait of the artist completed a decade earlier, this work shows a marked departure from how the artist previously presented and viewed himself. In the earlier portrait, Curry depicted himself in the studio with brushes in hand, and with some of his more recognizable and successful canvases behind him. But in Sketching Wisconsin, Curry has taken himself out of the studio and into the field, indicating a shift in the artist’s self-conception.
Sketching Wisconsin’s rural subject also expresses Curry’s populist ideals, that art could be relevant to anyone. This followed the broad educational objectives of UW’s artist-in-residence program. Curry was appointed to his position at the University of Wisconsin in 1937 and was the first person to hold any such position in the country, the purpose of which was to serve as an educational resource to the people of the state. He embraced his role at the University with zeal and not only opened the doors of his campus studio in the School of Agriculture to the community, but also spent a great deal of time traveling around the state of Wisconsin to visit rural artists who could benefit from his expertise. It was during his ten years in the program that Curry was able to put into practice his belief that art should be meaningful to the rural populace. However, during this time he also struggled with public criticism, as the dominant forces of the art market were moving away from representation. Perhaps it was Curry’s desire for public acceptance during the latter part of his career that caused him to portray himself as an Everyman in Sketching Wisconsin.
Beyond its importance as a portrait of the artist, Sketching Wisconsin is also a detailed and sensitive landscape that shows us Curry’s deep personal connection to his environment. The landscape here can be compared to Wisconsin Landscape of 1938-39 (the Metropolitan Museum of Art), which presents a similar tableau of rolling hills with a patchwork of fields. Like Wisconsin Landscape, this is an incredibly detailed and expressive depiction of a place close to the artist’s heart. This expressive landscape is certainly the result of many hours spent sketching people, animals, weather conditions and topography of Wisconsin as Curry traveled around the state. The backdrop of undulating hills and the sweeping horizon, and the emotions evoked by it, are emphatically recognizable as the ‘driftless’ area of south-central Wisconsin. But while the Metropolitan’s Wisconsin Landscape conveys a sense of uncertainty or foreboding with its dramatic spring cloudscape and alternating bands of light and dark, Sketching Wisconsin has a warm and reflective mood. The colors of the foliage indicate that it is late summer and Curry seems to look out at the viewer approvingly, as if satisfied with the fertile ground surrounding him.
The landscape in Sketching Wisconsin is also revealing of what became one of Curry’s passions while artist-in-residence at UW’s School of Agriculture – soil conservation. When Curry was a child in Kansas, he saw his father almost lose his farm and its soil to the erosion of The Dust Bowl. Therefore, he was very enthusiastic about ideas from UW’s School of Agriculture on soil conservation methods being used on Wisconsin farms. In Sketching Wisconsin, we see evidence of crop rotation methods in the terraced stripes of fields leading down the hillside away from the Curry’s and in how they alternate between cultivated and fallow fields.
Overall, Sketching Wisconsin has a warm, reflective, and comfortably pastoral atmosphere, and the perceived shift in Curry’s self-image that is evident in the portrait is a positive one. After his rise to favor in the art world in the 1930’s, and then rejection from it due to the strong beliefs presented in his art, Curry is satisfied and proud to be farmer in this self-portrait. Curry suffered from high blood...
Category
1940s American Realist Wisconsin
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Meadow Rose by Wallace Sterling Silver Flatware Set Service 50 Pieces
By Wallace Silversmiths
Located in Big Bend, WI
Beautiful meadow rose by Wallace sterling silver flatware set of 50 pieces. This set includes:
Eight knives, modern blade, 8 3/4".
Eight forks, 7 1/4".
Ei...
Category
Early 1900s American Antique Wisconsin
Materials
Sterling Silver
Buttercup by Gorham Sterling Silver Flatware Service 12 Set Gold Vermeil
By Gorham Manufacturing Company
Located in Big Bend, WI
Stunning buttercup gold by Gorham sterling silver flatware set - 48 pieces. Gold flatware is on trend and makes a bold statement on your table. This set is vermeil (completely gold-w...
Category
Late 19th Century Antique Wisconsin
Materials
Sterling Silver
1970s Mid Century Modern Red Velvet Three Seater Plinth Base Sofa
By Adrian Pearsall
Located in Madison, WI
Very exciting and quite rare 1970s three-seater sofa in the manner of Adrian Pearsall for the Strictly Spanish line. The sculptural shape, tufted arms and detailed, carved plinth base and trim are very unique, and the piece makes quite the statement piece! This is not your regular boring sofa, it is quite stunning!
We also have the matching chair, sold separately.
The woodwork is meticulously hand carved, original and gorgeous. The upholstery throughout the frame is in good used condition, all original. As pictured, the zipper on the seat cushion will need to be mended, and the upholstery and this seat could either be re-buttoned to maintain period look or be updated.
Dimensions:
Width: 96.46" / 245cm
Height: 27.56" / 70cm
Depth: 33.46" / 85cm
Seat Height: 15.75" / 40 cm
CONDITION NOTES
Very good vintage condition. Age appropriate wear and tear. Looks great. Fantastic period piece!! The woodwork is meticulously hand carved, original and gorgeous with small imperfections. The upholstery throughout the frame is in good used condition, all original. As pictured, the zipper on the seat cushion will need to be mended, and the upholstery could either be re-buttoned to maintain period look or updated.
DIMENSIONS
Shipping:
We ship insured and to your door, using blanket...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Wisconsin
Materials
Velvet, Wood
1970s Vintage Mid Century Modern Hand Lounge Chair, in Dark Brown-- One Piece
By Pedro Friedeberg
Located in Madison, WI
Excellent Prop piece, or a Living Room, studio or office POP!
This listing is for the Dark Brown chair. We also have a White chair, sold separately, pictured here.
The RMIC hand chair made its first appearance around the year 1970. The spectacular chair is made of plastic and shaped like a giant hand with its palm turned upward, while the fingers serve as a backrest.
Originally, the hand chair was designed in 1962 by Pedro Friedeberg, a then 24 years old surrealist artist. Friedeberg artistic sensibilities were decisively directed against everything conventional, and he was inspired by the Dadaistic practice of producing anti-art for art's sake.
Dimensions
27ʺW × 21ʺD × 34ʺH
Seat Interior Width: 21"
Seat Interior Depth: 21"
Seat Height: 18"
Arm Height: 20"
Shipping:
We ship insured and to your door, using blanket...
Category
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Wisconsin
Materials
Plastic
JEAN PATOU c.1970's JEAN PAUL GAULTIER 3 Pc Velvet Collar Wrap Cape Dress Gown
By Jean Patou, Jean Paul Gaultier
Located in Thiensville, WI
Vintage c.1970's Jean Patou by Jean Paul Gaultier three piece black and red silk velvet collar, cape/wrap and evening gown set. Bias cut column maxi dress. High halter neckline with ...
Category
1970s French Wisconsin
ALEXANDER McQUEEN S/S 2000 "Eye" White Herringbone Illusion Bell Sleeve Top NWT
By Alexander McQueen
Located in Thiensville, WI
ALEXANDER McQUEEN S/S 2000 "Eye" White Herringbone Illusion Bell Sleeve Top NWT - Runway Look #56
Brand / Manufacturer: Alexander McQueen
Collection: Spring / Summer 2000 “Eye”
Des...
Category
Early 2000s Italian Wisconsin
1970s Vintage Mid Century Modern Hand Lounge Chair, in White-- One Piece
By Pedro Friedeberg
Located in Madison, WI
Excellent Prop piece, or a Living Room, studio or office POP!
This listing is for the White chair. We also have a Black chair, sold separately, pictured here.
The RMIC hand chair made its first appearance around the year 1970. The spectacular chair is made of plastic and shaped like a giant hand with its palm turned upward, while the fingers serve as a backrest.
Originally, the hand chair was designed in 1962 by Pedro Friedeberg, a then 24 years old surrealist artist. Friedeberg artistic sensibilities were decisively directed against everything conventional, and he was inspired by the Dadaistic practice of producing anti-art for art's sake.
This White Hand Chair features the cup holder.
Dimensions
27ʺW × 21ʺD × 34ʺH
Seat Interior Width: 21"
Seat Interior Depth: 21"
Seat Height: 18"
Arm Height: 20"
Shipping:
We ship insured and to your door, using blanket...
Category
1970s American Post-Modern Vintage Wisconsin
Materials
Plastic
"Derriere Le Miroir, " Three Original Color Lithographs by Saul Steinberg
By Saul Steinberg
Located in Milwaukee, WI
"Derriere Le Miroir" is an original color lithograph signed by the artist Saul Steinberg. The artist's signature is in the bottom left margin.
Image Size: 14"x20"
Frame Size: 25 5/8...
Category
1970s American Modern Wisconsin
Materials
Lithograph, Paper
Old Master by Towle Sterling Silver Flatware Set For 8 Service 48 Pieces
By Towle Silversmiths
Located in Big Bend, WI
Old Master brings together the finest in traditional Early Victorian design motifs with skillful artistry. The crown of leaves, the center rosette, scrollwork, flutes and the violin-...
Category
Mid-20th Century Wisconsin
Materials
Sterling Silver
ALEXANDER McQUEEN A/W 2002 "Supercalifragilistic" Silk Lace Up Pencil Skirt
By Alexander McQueen
Located in Thiensville, WI
DESCRIPTION: ALEXANDER McQUEEN A/W 2002 "Supercalifragilistic" Silk Lace Up Pencil Skirt
Brand / Manufacturer: Alexander McQueen
Collection: Autumn / Winter 2002; “Supercalifragili...
Category
Early 2000s Italian Wisconsin
"Kente Cloth Ashanti Tribe, Ghana, " Silk and Cotton Weaving created circa 1970
Located in Milwaukee, WI
This silk and cotton fabric was made by an unknown Ashanti artist. It features green and orange accents. The Ashanti are a major ethnic group of the Akans in Ghana, a fairly new nation, barely more than 50 years old. Ghana, previously the Gold Coast, was a British colony until 1957. It is now politically separated into four main parts. Ashanti is in the center and Kumasi is the capital.
The Ashanti have a wide variety of arts. Bark cloth was used for clothing before weaving was introduced. With weaving, there is cotton and silk. Women may pick cotton...
Category
1970s Folk Art Wisconsin
Materials
Cotton, Silk
ALEXANDER McQUEEN F/W 1997 “It’s A Jungle Out There” Cowhide Trousers Wide Pants
By Alexander McQueen
Located in Thiensville, WI
ALEXANDER McQUEEN F/W 1997 “It’s A Jungle Out There” Cowhide Accent Trousers / Wide Leg Pants
Brand / Manufacturer: Alexander McQueen
Collection: F/W 1997 “Its A Jungle Out There...
Category
1990s Italian Wisconsin
George & Martha by Westmorland Sterling Silver Flatware Set 8 Service 42 Pieces
By Westmorland
Located in Big Bend, WI
8 Knives 8 3/4",
8 Forks 7",
8 Salad Forks 6",
8 Teaspoons 6",
8 Cream Soup Spoons 6",
1 Sugar Spoon 5 7/8",
1 Flat Handle Master Butter Knife 7"
Includes bonus brand new st...
Category
1940s Vintage Wisconsin
Materials
Sterling Silver
Small Tree Elemental Spinning Top in Oiled Walnut by Alvaro Uribe for Wooda
By Wooda, Alvaro Uribe
Located in Omro, WI
The initial inspiration for the elemental top collection by Alvaro Uribe for Wooda was wooda’s iconic logo of a tree. We felt it captured the company’s synergy for working with wood ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Wisconsin
Materials
Hardwood, Walnut
CHANEL c.1980's Vtg Black Satin Silver Barrette Large Bow Hair Clip Accessory
By Chanel, Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel
Located in Thiensville, WI
CHANEL c.1980's Vtg Black Satin Silver Barrette Large Bow Hair Clip Accessory
Brand / Manufacturer: Chanel
Collection: c.1980's
Designer: Karl Lagerfeld
Style: Hair barrette/clip
Co...
Category
1980s French Wisconsin
Scroll by Georg Jensen Danish Sterling Silver Flatware Set Service 45 Pieces
By Georg Jensen
Located in Big Bend, WI
Scroll is a scarce, hand hammered heavy weight pattern designed by Johan Rohde in 1927.
Johan Rohde is known for his innovative and unique style. While his patterns are elegant an...
Category
20th Century Wisconsin
Materials
Sterling Silver
Cambre Lounge Chair in Ebonized Ash with Grey Upholstered Cushion by Wooda
By Wooda
Located in Omro, WI
For this Wooda original design, we were looking for a supremely comfortable lounge chair. This contemporary take is loosely based on a 1920s vintage design. Cambre invites you to get comfortable. The deep seat and cantilevered angle offers the ultimate design for long-term sitting, reading, movie watching...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Wisconsin
Materials
Fabric, Hardwood, Ash
NWT MARIOS SCHWAB Swarovski Crystal Cocktail Evening Dress Size 0 OOAK $5730
By Marios Schwab
Located in Thiensville, WI
Marios Schwab 2008 black faille sleeveless sheath cocktail dress. Raw edge cut out detail at front is embellished with sea blue/green Swarovski crystal beading creating a geode-like ...
Category
Early 2000s Wisconsin
Danish Modern Modular Adjustable Wall Unit Shelving 1960s-- 22 pcs Complete Wall
By Poul Cadovius
Located in Madison, WI
Very cool, versatile wall unit shelving modular set.
Includes 9 regular shelves
Includes 6 Medium shelves
Includes 3 Large shelves
37 shelving brackets of various sizes
4 mounting po...
Category
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Wisconsin
Materials
Metal
'Blue Sea Square Vase' original blue hand-blown glass vase signed by Ioan Nemtoi
By Ioan Nemtoi
Located in Milwaukee, WI
This hand-blown square vase by Ioan Nemtoi could easily be the centerpiece of any collection of glass art. Nemtoi's incorporation of gestural composition techniques derived from Abstract Expressionism into his glass work yields a dazzling array of colors when this vase is illuminated from the inside.
Hand-blown glass
13.25 x 7.4375 x 7.25 inches
Signed 'Nemtoi' along the base
Ioan Nemtoi was born in 1964 on a farm in Trusesti near Dorohoi, in North-Eastern Romania, as the eldest son of a large family. When Nemtoi was in the fifth grade, one of his teachers noticed his artistic talent and sent him to art school. Later he went on to the art branch...
Category
1990s Contemporary Wisconsin
Materials
Glass, Blown Glass