Ghana African Folk Art Figural Man Wood Carving Marvelous handcrafted dark stained wood carving made in the African country of Ghana stands 15 3/4 inches tall and is 5 inches at the widest point. Constructed from a single piece of wood and further enhanced by a wonderful hand hammered metal decoration for his tribal attire.

This eye-catching figure would be a fine addition to an African or multi-cultural décor. The carving has no damage issues and carries a Made in Ghana label on the backside.
 

Earl Solomon Metal Sculpture Garden Man With Shovel This marvelous metal sculpture is life-like in appearance and richly detailed. The metal work, with a gardening theme, is of a man holding a long handled shovel, with a foot on the top of the shovel, ready to work.

We believe that this sculpture was created from old style metal nails, the type found back in the forties and fifties time period. The figure’s head, shoulders, arms, hips, and legs are made from these nails, which were tapered and bent to accommodate the proportions the artist needed for his gardening figure. The sculptor used sheet metal for the shovel and a metal rod for the handle.

The figural metal man is mounted on a piece of hardwood which measures 2 3/4 x 3 1/2 inches, and the entire sculpture from the base to the top of the head is 4 1/2 inches tall. What a well thought out and constructed sculpture this is! Stamped under the wooden base with the artisan’s name, Earl Solomon of Orchard Park, New York, this miniature would be a wonderful display item.
 

Earl Solomon Metal Sculpture Garden Man w/ Wheelbarrow This terrific metal sculpture is a figural man who is depicted rolling a wheelbarrow with an actual stone rock that he is removing or transporting to another area of his garden. Old style nails of the kind used in the 40’s and 50’s time period were used in the construction of the figure’s head, shoulders, arms, hips, and legs. These nails were tapered and bent by the sculptor to his proportions for the garden man. Sheet metal was used for the wheelbarrow, and a washer was used for the wheel mechanism.

The metal figure is mounted on a block of hardwood which measures 2 3/4 x 4 3/8 inches long. The entire piece is 4 1/2 inches tall from the base to the top of the gardener’s head. The artisan’s name, Earl Solomon, Orchard Park, New York is stamped under the base. This is a unique miniature metal sculpture, one that would be an eye-appealing focal point of any display.
 

Paris Etching Society Framed Print Arched Bridge SZL Sydney Zoltan Lucas is the SZL trademark name and the founder of the Paris Etching Society. Lesser known artists sponsored by Lucas were able to focus on the creative aspect of their artistry, rather than worrying about the marketing and sale of their etchings.

The great majority of the etchings were done during the 30’s/40’s time period, and with their watercolor appearance, are known as aquatint prints. The Arched Bridge by the artist Gusty has a gold tone metal framed size of 8 1/4 x 7 inches with the etching being 3 1/2 x 5 inches and is double matted under a glass cover. A lovely thatched cottage is at the left of the etching with a dirt path or walkway. This stone bridge has two arches and its construction most likely dates back hundreds of years.

The print, with the signature of the artist, and the frame are in fine vintage condition. This etching has the documented SZL triangle marking and description of the Paris Etching Society, along with the #5. Mr. Lucas also had a print shop and did make reproductions from original etchings. Those replicated etchings were marked with the SZL in a circle, rather than the triangle marking. In addition, the paper label on the backside of the print states that an etching is only considered a Genuine Original when it is done completely by hand, without the use of any mechanical process.
 

Folk Art Wood Carving African Tribal Man Playing Drum This is a terrific piece of folk art wood carving in the figure of an African tribal man playing a drum. He is standing on a 2 1/4 inch by 1 1/2 inch block wood base and has wonderful linear features. The drummer is primitive in appearance, accentuated by his long arms, legs, and neck, and the tall drum.

The darker tones we attribute to knot areas in the wood. This folk art piece has been carved from one piece of wood. There are no glued together pieces and overall it is in fine condition, unmarked as to artist or origin.
 

1979 Elmo the Clown Lithograph Artist Arthur Sarnoff Possibly best known and recognized for his card playing dogs and stylish, tasteful pin-up calendars, Arthur Sarnoff also painted a variety of very collectible clown portraits. This framed print measures 12 x 10 1/2 inches and features Elmo the Clown in his large ruffled red and white collar, and a small straw hat with blue band and red feather perched on his head.

This vintage litho, signed by the artist, also carries the name of the lithographer, Arthur A. Kaplan, Inc. of New York City, and is in very good condition with some wear and small chips on the hardwood frame.
 

Richardson Rome Vintage Framed Morning Ducks Etching Known for his Rocky Mountain landscapes, and his natural wildlife etchings, Richardson Rome’s work can be found hanging in the Museum of Modern Art in New York City, and the Brooklyn Museum as well as in art galleries across the U.S.A.

Born in Minnesota in 1902, the artist followed varied career paths before opening his own studio in Estes Park, Colorado in the early thirties. Time spent as a wrangler in his early years inspired much of his art work, making him a keen observer of nature and landscapes.

This thirties/forties etching measures 6 1/2 x 8 1/2 inches in total framed size, with the matted etching being 3 1/4 x 4 1/4 inches. Simply titled, Morning, it depicts several mallard ducks taking flight from their marsh sanctuary to search for the day’s food. Richardson Rome’s pencil signature is on the bottom right hand side of the etching. We do note slight age fading or burn to the surrounding mat area, and this can be seen in our pictures.

About the artist information can be found on the backside, along with a leather loop hanger, making this nature enthusiast’s etching ready for display.
 

1979 Ringo the Clown Lithograph Artist Arthur Sarnoff In his red and white checked jacket with the small straw hat set upon the top of his head, Ringo has a happy, smiling face, and seems ready for some clown hi-jinks. The framed print measures 10 x 12 inches, is matted and glass covered.

The artist, Arthur Sarnoff, who spent thirty years creating print advertisements for such magazines as McCall’s and Red Book, became famous for his humorous paintings of card playing dogs as well as his stylish pin-up calendars.

The lithograph by Arthur Kaplan, Inc of New York City is in very good condition with some age related wear and minor chips in the hardwood frame.
 

Richardson Rome Vintage Framed Evening Ducks Etching With his quality artwork on display at both the Brooklyn Museum and the Museum of Modern Art in New York City, Richardson Rome opened his own studio during the early 1930’s in Estes Park Colorado. He spent many years creating landscape scenes of the Rocky Mountains, and etchings of natural wildlife.

This original early etching, titled, Evening depicts two mallard ducks returning to their marsh sanctuary. The entire framed size is 6 1/2 x 8 1/2 inches with the etching measuring 3 1/4 x 4 1/4 inches. The pencil signature of the artist can be found on the right hand side, under the etching. There is slight age fading on the mat area, and some staining to the paper on the backside.

There is biographical information about the artist on the backside of the etching along with a leather looped hanger. This is a marvelous vintage print by an acclaimed national artist.
 

'83 Framed B&W San Francisco Cable Car Print J. Millard Wonderful 9 x 11 inch total framed size vintage black and white San Francisco cable car/trolley print featuring vantage point of Market and Van Ness with skyscrapers and Chinese Pagoda looking building.

The print and matting measure 7 1/2 x 9 1/2 inches and have the printed artist’s name, James Millard, year date, 1983. The artist has also signed the print, J. Millard under his printed name. The hardwood frame and print are in fine condition and ready for display with art wire attached to the backside. We do note either a few water marks or age related staining on the paper covering on the back, and this is shown in our pictures.
 

John Ellam Studios England Decoupage Jacqueline Sauth This framed decoupage art comes from the Studios of John Ellam in Great Britain. This unique artwork was created by artist Jacqueline Sauth by utilizing paper cut-outs and stacking them in such a way that creates a 3-dimensional look. One cannot help but imagine the precision involved in order to obtain such a detailed finished product.

The gold frame measures almost 10 3/4 x 8 3/4 inches. The design is set behind an outer matting. The actual building design measures 6 3/4 x 5 1/8 inches.

The backside has a label from the John Ellam Studios attached to the black cardboard backing. There is a gold metal hanger in place to make this art display-ready.

In overall good condition, with small dings (the size of a pinhead) to the wood frame, and some scuffing to the cardboard backing noted and shown in our pictures.
 

Japan Hanging Oriental Art Vinyl Tile On Wood Block The vinyl tile and 1/2 inch thick wood block art measures 10 inches long and is 3 5/8 inches wide. A yellow, orange/red bird sits on a branch of a flowering oriental tree. The flower colors mirror the feathers on the bird, and there are Japanese writing/symbols at the top left side. The vinyl has been treated with a glossy polyurethane finish to protect its surface.

The tile is mounted to the dark wood grain board by four brass grommets, one at each corner. There are no identifying manufacturer labels, but the artist name, Rowl can be found at the lower right hand corner. This hanging wall art has no nicks or chips, just some light scuffing to the tile edges.
 

Thayer Carved Wood Block Snowy Owl & Baby Wall Hanging This 4 1/2 x 6 inch Thayer signed wood carving is of a snowy owl mother with her baby owlet in a woodland pine tree setting. Finely detailed owls are raised carvings, as is the trunk, tree branch and pine cones. An attached metal hanger and velvet ribbon make this nature wood block ready for wall display.

This well-crafted wood piece carries the Darpe Gallery name, of Santa Cruz, California and will certainly please the nature lover and especially snowy owl enthusiasts.
 

Vintage DBE Golf Equipment Print Gutta Percha, Woody Measuring 18 1/2 x 10 1/2 inch total framed size and 15 1/4 x 7 3/4 inches on the golf equipment print, this DBE signed print features a 1900 Woody, Track Iron, and Cran Cleek, along with drawings of a Gutta Percha and Featherie ball from 1850. There is also an 1840 Woody, and an 1890 Water Mashie Club.

This framed and matted print is glass covered and in excellent condition without any damage issues. Have not been able to discover additional information about the graphic artist who created the print, but this is a terrific print for the golf fan who appreciates the history of the equipment.
 

Dee Bee Hand Painted Ceramic Wall Plaque Colonial Scene This is a marvelous ceramic wall plaque, done with a shadow box treatment of a woman in Colonial dress and bonnet seated on a rocking chair. Her cat sits next to a near-by table which holds a large oil lamp. Wonderful 3-dimensional appearance and quality craftsmanship are apparent in this 8 1/4 x 6 1/4 inch art plaque.

A basket weave design enhances the outer shadow box form, and this wall plaque is without any cracks, chips, or nicks. A red foil label has the Dee Bee name, Japan and Hand Painted. With its hanger attached to the backside, this period wall plaque is ready for display.