Head Trip

Arguably one of the most important artists of the late 20th century is paid homage in this fantastic woven wool tapestry after Jean-Michel Basquiat (1960 - 1988). Named after his oil painting "Cabeza," this would have been created post-1984. Perfect for the avid appreciator of pop-art...this is meant to be hanged and not to be tread on!
Quite large at 77" x 58"

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Crowning Achievement

A prince among Italian ceramic bowls...another great piece made by Alvino Bagni. Besides the telltale design hallmarks, the correct markings and incising tell us so. Circa 1950s, in a vibrant canary yellow high gloss glaze over a black undercoat. Regal and whimsical at once.
10" in diameter and 5" high
NOTE: We are closed this weekend...resuming regular hours MONDAY at 12pm

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Volcano Italiano

Groovy lava glazed pottery from Italy, attributable to Alvino Bagni, 1960s
16.5", 12"
NOTE: We are closed this weekend...resuming regular hours MONDAY at 12pm

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In the Manner of Moore

The influence of Henry Moore is unmistakable with this small and playful bronze sculpture. And playful it truly is, as it is intended to be played with...the figures turn on their axis to create various configurations. Marked 1972, however we know nothing of the artist (other than our assumption of his admiration for Moore).
Approximately 8" x 5"
NOTE: We are closed this weekend...resuming regular hours MONDAY at 12pm

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Happy 4th of July!

Clearly a floral, but for today reminds us of fireworks - Bavarian porcelain, hand carved and gilded by the artisans at Heinrich. This special technique is trademarked "Gemmo", 1950s
6.5"

NOTE: We are closed today, tomorrow and this weekend...resuming regular hours MONDAY at 12pm

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Good Dog

The Chinese refer to this classic critter as a "Foo Dog" while the Japanese call him "Komainu". This wonderfully detailed example sits atop a genuine censor (incense burner) and is from Japan circa the late 1800s. The style of pottery is Satsuma.
9"

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Worldly Whites

Just arrived from Scandinavia...a comprehensive collection of supremely simple off-white ceramics by Gunnar Nylund for Rorstrand, Sweden 1950s. The smallest measures just 2.5". The tallest of this group measures in at 13.5". Although they seem consistent in coloration, there are the subtlest differences in glaze hues, best appreciated in person.

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