Vintage Art
Vintage AFTER AMEDEO MODIGLIANI Sculpture
This sculpture is dated vintage and is modeled after the work by famed Italian Modernist sculptor Amedeo Modigliani (1884-1920). Depicting the visage of a gentleman’s head, this sculpture is modeled in heavy ceramic and exhibits the signature “long face” that was tantamount to Modigliani's body of work. Resting on a squared pedestal, this reproduction sculpture is unsigned.
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Vintage Japanese Jizo Stone Sculpture
This stone sculpture is Japanese in origin and depicts Jizo, also called O-Jizo-san or O-Jizo-sama, the guardian deity of children and travelers. Widely utilized at Buddhist temples, roadsides, and graveyards, the Jizo acts as a guardian spirit to children who have passed away before their parents, hiding these children in his clothing to protect them from devils and evil spirits, as depicted here. This smiling figure has accrued a rich patina due to its vintage age, and offers an authentic piece of cultural décor to the reverent home.
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Vintage Signed RENE KNAPP Oil on Canvas Still Life
Dated vintage, this original oil on canvas painting depicts a postmodern still life of a grouping of bottles, rendered in heavy tones of impasto paint. This painting’s colors layer over top one another, leading to an image that drifts closer to an illusory landscape Housed in a wooden frame, this original painting is signed “Rene Knapp” by the unknown artist in the lower left corner of the canvas and en verso, on the painting’s wooden stretcher bars.
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Vintage HANS ZATZKA (1859-1945) “The Last Supper” Print
Dated vintage, this print from Austrian painter Hans Zatzka (1859-1945) depicts a classic religious subject of the Last Supper, with the Christ figure prominently posed in the center of the composition. Zatzka, a prominent painter of academic and fantasy subjects, crafts an image with an air of foreboding or foreshadowing, and renders his painting with dark, moody tones that are contrasted by a white tablecloth and dramatic renderings of the twelve apostles. Housed in a dated wood frame, this print is signed in plate by the artist in the bottom center of the composition.
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EDWARD NICHOLSON (1901-1966) “Desert Sunset, Palm Springs” Original Silkscreen
Original print by American artist Edward Nicholson (1901-1966) depicts a desert sunset overlooking Palm Springs, California; playful pastel tones providing a light and airy quality to the majestic landscape. A dual portrait and landscape artist, Nicholson split his time between Illinois and California, and was regarded as a prominent Californian artist, being listed in Edan Hughes' 1989 publication, Artists in California, 1786-1940. Housed in a distressed white frame, this original silkscreen is signed and titled by the artist along the bottom of the print.
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Vintage BARBARA NELSON After EDGAR DEGAS “Dancing Class” Oil on Board
This oil on board painting is dated vintage and attributed to artist Barbara Nelson. A copy of famed French artist Edgar Degas’ masterwork, “Dancing Class”, this painting depicts three young ballerinas preparing for a ballet class, an older, masterful female figure observing from the background. This painting is housed in a white frame and is unsigned by the artist, but does have a small infocard affixed to it en verso.
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Rare NICODEMUS High Glaze Owl Circa 1960
This rare owl by Nicodemus Pottery circa 1960 has an unusual size that is a bit smaller than the standard. A high glaze of white has bits of the brown pottery peeking through the glossy finish, accented by black.
About the Artist:
Chester Nicodemus (1901-1990) was a Columbus, Ohio potter, sculptor, and teacher known for his small clay birds, as well as other wildlife, teapots and pitchers. His pieces are recognizable as being produced with variously colored translucent glazes, which enhanced the redness of the high iron content of Ohio clay to create a russet brown undertone.
Nicodemus earned a degree from Cleveland Art School and then went on to teach at Dayton Art School and Wittenberg college. In 1932, he became dean at the Columbus College of Art and Design and later taught at Ohio State University and served as president of the Columbus Art League. All of Nicodemus‘ molds and glazes were destroyed upon his death at his request.
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Signed RODRIGUEZ after NORMAN ROCKWELL Vintage Oil on Canvas
Painted from an original by American master, Norman Rockwell (1894-1978), this vintage oil on canvas painting by an unknown artist depicts a portrait of a jester sitting amongst an expansive background of dark, moody tones. Dressed in shades of red, white, black, and green, the usually cheerful figure is downcast and frowns at his scepter, which is crafted to represent the jester’s visage in happier circumstances. Housed in a rustic wood frame, this painting is signed “Rodriguez” and dated to 1960 just underneath the jester’s feet by the unknown artist.
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Original Oil on Canvas of Old World Street Scene
Original oil on canvas painting depicts a streetscape in an Old World setting. A stream lines towering church steeples, with figures strolling about in the hazy evening sun. Attributed to Chinese-American painter Walasse Ting (1929-2010) by the previous owner, this original painting is framed in gold and is signed “W. Ting ‘70” in the lower right corner of the canvas.
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Vintage JOHN STECK Copper Wall Sculpture
This vintage wall sculpture by modern artist John Steck circa the 1960s is crafted from copper and sourced from Steck’s “Desert Flowers” series. This tasteful sculpture depicts a rough wire bouquet of fanning plants attached to a central, branching support, with Steck utilizing heating treatments on the blades of this sculpture to provide tasteful, iridescent coloring. Wall mounted, this sculpture is finished with a natural patina and is unsigned by the artist.
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Vintage ALEXANDER CALDER (1898-1976) Exhibition Poster for PACE GALLERY
This exhibition poster advertises a showing of work by famed American artist Alexander Calder (1898-1976) and depicts a signature modernist figure by Calder in heavy black against a stark red-orange background. Originally created in 1968 to showcase a series of prints at Pace Gallery’s Columbus, Ohio location, this poster details his signature usage of line and primary color and makes for a perfect piece of art history memorabilia. Housed in a silver frame, this poster is unsigned.
About the Artist:
Alexander Calder (1898-1976) is best known for his large-scale, innovative sculptures, in addition to the prints he created beginning in 1925. Born to a family of artists, Calder began his art career in the 1920s and spanned decades as well as an expanse of mediums. Calder’s works can be found in every major collection of modern art across the globe.
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Vintage RALPH FANNING (1889-1971) Original Watercolor on Paper
Original watercolor on paper by American artist Ralph Fanning (1889-1971) depicts a charming European bath scene with a heavy focus on the architectural elements that surround the figures. A distinguished art and architecture historian at The Ohio State University, Fanning’s work drew on influences from the Post-Impressionist movement, and particularly on the work of Alice Schille. Framed in antiqued gold, this original watercolor is signed and dated to 1938 by the artist in the lower right corner of the paper.
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