Art: Under $500
Vintage Hand Carved Oversized Clothespin Folk Art Sculpture
Dated vintage, this sculpture depicts an oversized clothespin and was originally purchased from the folk art collection of The Black Keys frontman, Dan Auerbach. This tall, freestanding sculpture is heavily patinated throughout to reflect its rustic inspirations and has been left unsigned by the unknown artist.
This sculpture is amongst hundreds of pieces of art that are available at our location in Columbus, Ohio! Come in today and see the full collection.
Vintage ROBERT MAXWELL (1932-2020) “Critter” Miniature Sculpture
This miniature sculpture by American ceramicist Robert Maxwell (1932-2020) is dated vintage and depicts one of Maxwell’s famed “critters”, a series of imaginary beasts that Maxwell originated in the 1960s. This quirky sculpture is crafted from glazed stoneware and has been signed on its underside by the artist to offer a truly rare and whimsical collectible.
Other “critters” by Maxwell available, sold separately.
This sculpture is amongst hundreds of pieces of art that are available at our location in Columbus, Ohio! Come in today and see the full collection.
Vintage ROBERT MAXWELL (1932-2020) “Critter” Miniature Sculpture
This miniature sculpture by American ceramicist Robert Maxwell (1932-2020) is dated vintage and depicts one of Maxwell’s famed “critters”, a series of imaginary beasts that Maxwell originated in the 1960s. This quirky sculpture is crafted from glazed stoneware and has been signed on its underside by the artist to offer a truly rare and whimsical collectible.
Other “critters” by Maxwell available, sold separately.
This sculpture is amongst hundreds of pieces of art that are available at our location in Columbus, Ohio! Come in today and see the full collection.
Vintage ROBERT MAXWELL (1932-2020) “Critter” Miniature Sculpture
This miniature sculpture by American ceramicist Robert Maxwell (1932-2020) is dated vintage and depicts one of Maxwell’s famed “critters”, a series of imaginary beasts that Maxwell originated in the 1960s. This quirky sculpture is crafted from glazed stoneware and has been signed on its underside by the artist to offer a truly rare and whimsical collectible.
Other “critters” by Maxwell available, sold separately.
This sculpture is amongst hundreds of pieces of art that are available at our location in Columbus, Ohio! Come in today and see the full collection.
Vintage KNUD KYHN (1880-1969) for ROYAL COPENHAGEN “Boy with Bear” Figurine
Dated vintage circa the 1960s, this figurine from Royal Copenhagen was originally crafted by Danish painter and sculptor Knud Kyhn (1880-1969) and depicts a playful scene of a boy wrestling with a small bear. This charming figurine is finished in a unique, distressed blue and cream glaze and has been stamped on its underside with a serial number for authenticity.
This figurine is amongst hundreds of pieces of art that are available at our location in Columbus, Ohio! Come in today and see the full collection.
JAMES YOKO (1916-2004) “Figure and Words” Original Mixed Media on Canvas
Dated vintage, this original mixed media on canvas by Ohio regionalist artist James Yoko (1916-2004) depicts a solitary female figure in an interior setting, collections of torn paper collage lingering in the background. A central figure within the Dayton, Ohio art scene, Yoko was a prolific artist throughout his lifetime and gifted over 700 paintings to the Dayton Art Institute upon his death in 2012, making his paintings now highly prized for their rarity. This painting is mounted on original stretcher bars and has been signed and dated to 1994 by the artist on the backside of the canvas.
Other works by Yoko available, sold separately.
This mixed media is amongst hundreds of pieces of art that are available at our location in Columbus, Ohio! Come in today and see the full collection.
Signed VARGAS “Lion” Original Oil on Black Velvet
This original oil on black velvet painting depicts the portrait of a regal lion, teeth laid bare as the big cat snarls in a show of majestic ferocity. Presented in a wood framing complete with carved and pierced details, this painting has been signed “Vargas” by the unknown artist in the lower left hand corner of the image.
This painting is amongst hundreds of pieces of art that are available at our location in Columbus, Ohio! Come in today and see the full collection.
“Fortune Teller” Original Mixed Media on Board
This original mixed media on board painting depicts the intriguing portrait of a fortune telling gazing into a crystal ball. Mysterious, yet charming, this original painting is mounted in a simple black frame and has been left unsigned by the unknown artist.
This painting is amongst hundreds of pieces of art that are available at our location in Columbus, Ohio! Come in today and see the full collection.
“The Finish Line” Original Abstract Acrylic on Canvas
This original acrylic on canvas painting depicts a lone figure amongst a background of green, orange, and vivacious yellow, arms raised as they cross the stripe of a race’s finish line. Presented in a weathered wood framing, this original painting has been left unsigned by the unknown artist.
This painting is amongst hundreds of pieces of art that are available at our location in Columbus, Ohio! Come in today and see the full collection.
HARRY I. NAAR (1946-) Original Ink and Watercolor of a Farm Landscape
This original ink and watercolor on paper by American artist Harry I. Naar (1946-) depicts a rustic farm landscape rendered in washy tones of grey, blue, and brown. A professor at Rider University from 1980 to 2018, Naar is regarded as a central figure within the New Jersey art scene with his works extensively shown throughout the state’s galleries, museums, and also abroad internationally. This original watercolor is matted in brown and presented in a metallic frame and has been signed by the artist in the lower right hand corner of the paper.
This watercolor is amongst hundreds of pieces of art that are available at our location in Columbus, Ohio! Come in today and see the full collection.
NICODEMUS POTTERY 3 Piece “Nativity” Set of Ceramic Figures
This set of ceramic sculptures by Nicodemus Pottery consists of figures of Mary and Jesus, Joseph, and a lamb to tenderly depict a scene from the classic nativity story. A lasting figure in the Columbus art scene, Chester Nicodemus (1901-1990) imbues gentle reverence onto the figures in this set, with each character bowing their heads in reverence or silently praying towards the newborn Christ child held in the Virgin Mary’s arms. Glazed in a glossy, translucent white, each figure in this set of ceramic sculptures is stamped with Nicodemus’ studio insignia along their underside, ensuring authenticity.
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.
This set of ceramics figures is amongst hundreds of pieces of art that are available at our location in Grandview! Come in today and see the full collection.
Vintage NICODEMUS POTTERY “Christmas Card” Ornament
This ceramic ornament by Nicodemus Pottery is dated vintage to 1972 and depicts a shapely “Christmas card” complete with a charming holly motif. A lasting figure in the Columbus art scene, Chester Nicodemus (1901-1990) imbues a quaint and homespun quality onto this ornament, which has been left unpierced, meaning it was likely given away by the artist himself as a gift. This ceramic ornament is glazed in a glossy, translucent green and has been stamped and affixed with Nicodemus’ studio insignia en verso, ensuring its authenticity.
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 The 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.
This ornament is amongst hundreds of pieces of art that are available at our location in Grandview! Come in today and see the full collection.
Vintage Ohio Railroad Map
This map, dated vintage to the 1940s, details the railroads and railway companies that once occupied the Ohio landscape. Printed in still-vibrant color, this authentic piece of Ohio railroad history is matted in blue and housed in a handsome, Italian-sourced frame to accentuate its revered history.
This map is amongst hundreds of pieces of art that are available at our location in Grandview! Come in today and see the full collection.
TALLE BAMAZI (1966-) Original Colored Pencil Drawing on Board
This original colored pencil drawing on board by African-born, Columbus-based artist Talle Bamazi (1966-) depicts a lone female nude, a cyclops, seated and working at a sewing machine in a display of surrealistic wit and charm. A revered master in the Columbus art scene, Bamazi often blends traditional African imagery with the philosophy of contemporary art, leading him to foster relationships with other, prominent African-American artists such as Aminah Brenda Lynn Robinson and April Sunami. This original drawing is framed in black and has been signed by the artist in the lower right hand corner of the board.
About the Artist:
Talle Bamazi (1966-) was born into the Kabiye ethnic group in northern Togo and began his artistic career as an apprentice to his uncle, a traditional Togolese artist. Although he studied architecture in Lomé, Bamazi returned to painting and developed his own distinctive style, bridging traditional African art with that of the contemporary art movements of the present day. After moving to the United States, Bamazi studied at the Art Students League of New York and earned a MFA at the New York Academy of Art before moving to Columbus, Ohio. From 2004 until 2011, Bamazi operated a gallery called KIACA (Kabiye Impact Contemporary African Art), which was the only black-owned gallery in Columbus' noted arts' district, the Short North, and one of the few black-owned galleries in the city. KIACA served as an influential talent incubator for many Columbus-area African and African-American artists, including psycheñwelic painter April Sunami and Aminah Brenda Lynn Robinson. Bamazi also served as the lead artist-in-residence at the King Arts Complex, where his monumental series of life-sized portraits of Columbus-area black artists was featured at the Columbus Museum of Art and now hangs in the historic Pythian theater. Bamazi continues to live and work in Columbus and has had his work featured in Art in America, Monarch Magazine, C-BUS Magazine, Valentine New York Art Magazine, and Diva Magazine, among many others.
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Vintage CURTIS JERÉ Abstract Floral Wall Sculpture
Fabricated from brass, this early sculpture by Curtis Jeré depicts a cacophony of abstracted floral designs that resemble waving cattails or perhaps some foreign marsh plant. Wall mounted, this sculpture’s patinated brass construction provides a beautifully industrial contrast to the stylized organic subject matter this piece of art presents. Perfect for the beginning or seasoned art collector, this sizable sculpture is signed and dated to 1968 by the artists.
About the Artist:
C. Jeré is a compound nom de plume of Jerry Fels and Curtis Freiler, two brother-in-laws. They were metalworking artists who focused on home accessories and wall sculptures. The works of C. Jeré were produced and marketed by Artisan House, an art production for the average consumer that was founded by the duo in 1963. Freiler was the chief of production and Fels was the chief of design. They employed a great number of minorities and handicapped people and at one point employed 300 people. They sold the company in 1972. Early C. Jeré works were produced in California, but continue to be made overseas since the company’s outsourcing in 2003. Freiler passed away in 2008, Fels in 2013 at 103 years old.
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Blue Glazed Pottery Vase with Burgundy and Navy Designs
This handmade pottery vase perfectly accents tabletop décor arrangements with a glossy blue glazing that trails into earthy designs of burgundy and navy. Detailing a wide mouth and curvaceous form, this vase is signed illegibly on its underside by the unknown maker.
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Signed Original “Artist Painting” Acrylic on Board
Beautifully abstracted, this original acrylic on board by an unknown artist uses tones of blue, green, orange, and yellow to depict a contemplative artist in process. Simply framed, the painting is signed in the top right corner.
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Signed ALFONS FAUSTUE Antique Gouache of a European Scene
This antique gouache painting on paper depicts a standard European scene, highlighting the entrance to perhaps a city park. Intricately detailed, this original painting is housed in a banded wooden frame and is signed, “Alfons Faustue” and dated to 1925 by the unknown artist in the lower right hand corner of the paper.
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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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DAVID SEWARD (1969-) Original Plein Air Oil Painting on Board
Original painting on board by Indiana-born painter David Seward (1969-) depicts a suburban street scene of the town of New Harmony, Indiana. A self-described impressionist, Seward crafts this painting in a “plein-air” style of painting, creating an image with quick brushstrokes in a short amount of time and attempting to capture the light of the scene as it were when the artist originally saw it. Framed in black, this original painting is signed by the artist in the lower right corner of the board.
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Vintage MARTZ POTTERY “Bird Bottle” Vase
Crafted in 1970, this vintage “Bird Bottle” vase by Martz Pottery adds a wonderful piece of postmodern pottery to the tabletop décor. Glazed in white with earthy, washy tones wrapping around the body of the vase, this vase features two mouths that allow for a variety of floral arrangements.
About the Designer:
Martz Pottery was created by husband and wife team Gordon and Jane Martz. They met while studying ceramics at Alfred University, married upon graduation, and moved to Jane’s hometown. Jane’s family owned Marshall Studios, a company that produced hand painted lampshades. As the company grew, their production expanded to creating turned wood lamp bases as well. Marshall Studios then changed generations to Jane’s parents, and the young artists were encouraged to contribute their talents. They devised a way to mass produce these pottery bases while still having handmade aesthetic and finishes. One of their lamps, Martz No. 101, was recognized by Edgar Kaufmann, Jr. who worked with the Museum of Modern Art. The lamp was selected to appear at the MoMA for their 1953 Good Design exhibit, which launched Marshall Studios and Martz Pottery’s popularity and sales. Once the Modernism trend declined, the company was sold and later closed.
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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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Vintage Biomorphic Welded Steel Sculpture
Dated to 1960, this vintage welded steel sculpture depicts an abstract, biomorphic form harkening to a figural specter. Resting on a sturdy, cubed base, this original sculpture displays industrial rust and patina and is unsigned by the unknown artist.
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LOUIS KLEY (1833-1911) Bronze Musketeer Sculpture
Original antique sculpture by listed French artist Louis Kley (1833-1911) depicts a young musketeer figure resting on an original round rose marble base. Cast in bronze, Kley sculpted this figure with plenty of flourishes and stylistic flair to provide a whimsical piece of art that will elevate any collection. Signed by the artist in the casting, this charming sculpture has taken on a dark patina, reflecting its age beautifully.
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