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Antique Questions Forum / Re: mid century oil paintings

« on: December 05, 2013, 08:46:15 pm »

Giclee... When did they start doing that?  We have had these in the family since the 60s.  We live in the SF Bay Area BTW.

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Antique Questions Forum / Re: Oak tall boy from 1920s?

« on: December 04, 2013, 08:58:29 pm »

You know, I did ask for them back, and the guy said he threw them out.  I seriously doubt it because they were in great condition.  I suspect he sold them to someone else.  Live and learn...

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Antique Questions Forum / Re: Need advice on painted Berkey & Gay bedroom furniture

« on: December 04, 2013, 08:56:39 pm »

All great advice.  I really like them, and as I said, the quality and craftsmanship is really solid.  However, I need to sell the whole set: 1 dresser, 1 taller dresser, and 2 night stands.  I live in the SF Bay area.

I am new to this forum and am quite impressed.  You are all so helpful.  I really appreciate it.

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Antique Questions Forum / Re: mid century oil paintings

« on: December 04, 2013, 07:32:46 pm »

Thanks.  Looks the same and the signature is nearly identical to my untrained eye.  Maybe he did a few of the same scene.

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Antique Questions Forum / mid century oil paintings

« on: December 04, 2013, 06:53:18 pm »

Hi

Here are three oil paintings that I'd like to know more about. These are mid-century (50s-60s?) and belonged to my mom, who dabbled in oil painting herself.  All three are signed, but I don't think they are known artists. The one of the woman holding the hat is signed off canvas.  I will have a look and update this post with the artists name.

Any ideas?

Thanks

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Antique Questions Forum / Re: Need advice on painted Berkey & Gay bedroom furniture

« on: December 04, 2013, 02:17:10 pm »

OK thanks. Wondered if selling on eBay was way to go. I sell smaller things but wasn't sure about furniture given shipping costs etc. 

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Antique Questions Forum / Re: Need advice on painted Berkey & Gay bedroom furniture

« on: December 04, 2013, 01:34:20 pm »

OK. Will try to find three dealers and check back.  I am planning to sell them.

Thanks

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Antique Questions Forum / Re: Need advice on painted Berkey & Gay bedroom furniture

« on: December 04, 2013, 12:39:48 pm »

Thanks everyone.  They are really well built and work as though they were made yesterday.  Per your recommendation, I will ask a local dealer to look at them.

Thanks!

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Antique Questions Forum / Re: Oak tall boy from 1920s?

« on: December 04, 2013, 12:21:55 pm »

Thanks everyone for your quick responses.  I agree about the knobs. I was really disappointed when the restorer put those ugly knobs on. The original, btw did have glass knobs, but they were smaller and fluted and clearly from the era.

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Antique Questions Forum / Oak tall boy from 1920s?

« on: December 03, 2013, 11:55:24 pm »

We have a tall boy dresser from the 1920s or perhaps earlier. It belonged to my grandfather.  We had it restored but are not using it anymore. What might be a reasonable asking price for it?  It is rustic and I think made of oak.

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Antique Questions Forum / Need advice on painted Berkey & Gay bedroom furniture

« on: December 03, 2013, 11:43:23 pm »

I inherited some Berkey & Gay pieces that are hand painted.  I don't know anything about them. Does this style look familiar? How can I tell their age?

Thanks!