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Handcarved

Handcarved


Hand Carved Leaf Antique Wood End Table with Round Glass Top


Hand Carved Leaf Antique Wood End Table with Round Glass Top


$207.67


The Antique Finish End Table by Coaster manufactured in traditional style is sure to give your living room a royal feel. Decorated with hand carved designs and an antique distressed finish, this table is just outright gorgeous. It features glass inlay tab…

Enrico 2540 Root Wood Party Platter


Enrico 2540 Root Wood Party Platter


$49.95


Countless in use and infinite in convenience, this large party platter is uniquely beautiful and stands alone as a natural work of art. It is perfect for use as an appetizer server, bread plate, and even candle display base. Of a beautiful design, this fantastic piece is carved from a species of Chinese Fir called Shan Mu, which grows abundantly in the mountains of central China. The stumps left b…

Set of Two (2) Williamsburg Pottery Coffee Mugs/Cups (Hand-Carved Cobalt Salt Glaze)


Set of Two (2) Williamsburg Pottery Coffee Mugs/Cups (Hand-Carved Cobalt Salt Glaze)




Handcarved

What is the value of two statue/figures made of jade or serpentine, 10″ tall, one Asian, signed A. Santini?

While settling the estate of a relative we found two statues of figures, one of them definitely looks Asian, the other looks more European. Both statues seem to be made of jade or serpentine. One is about 10 inches tall and sits on a wooden stand. The other is about 12 inches tall. Both are smooth, apparently handcarved, with no paint or other embellishments. There is a label on the bottom of each. The label is red and has an image of 2 horses pulling a chariot. The label says, “A. Santini ~ Classic Figure ~ Made in Italy”. We have attempted to research A. Santini at length and we found an Italian sculptor by that name who died in 1975, but his work is mostly in marble and is far more classically detailed than the sculptures we found. His grandson, also A. Santini, is sculpting now, but his work resembles his grandfather’s, and does not look like the figures we have. We have no idea what the value of these figures is, and we need help. Thank you so much if you can help us.

Bring it to the Rohds show.


Hand Carved Precious White Jade Stone GOD Longevity 39


Hand Carved Precious White Jade Stone GOD Longevity 39


$495.00


Hand Carved White Stone  SITTING HAPPY BUDDHA


Hand Carved White Stone SITTING HAPPY BUDDHA


$9.95


VINTAGE HAND CARVED WOOD CHINESE ORIENTAL VASE / POT DISPLAY STAND 19th CENT ?


VINTAGE HAND CARVED WOOD CHINESE ORIENTAL VASE / POT DISPLAY STAND 19th CENT ?


$23.68


ANTIQUE HAND CARVED WOOD CHINESE ORIENTAL VASE / POT DISPLAY STAND 19th CENTURY


ANTIQUE HAND CARVED WOOD CHINESE ORIENTAL VASE / POT DISPLAY STAND 19th CENTURY


$15.78


ANTIQUE HAND CARVED WOOD CHINESE ORIENTAL VASE / POT DISPLAY STAND 19th CENTURY


ANTIQUE HAND CARVED WOOD CHINESE ORIENTAL VASE / POT DISPLAY STAND 19th CENTURY


$15.78


ANTIQUE HAND CARVED WOOD CHINESE ORIENTAL VASE / POT DISPLAY STAND 19th CENTURY


ANTIQUE HAND CARVED WOOD CHINESE ORIENTAL VASE / POT DISPLAY STAND 19th CENTURY


$16.57


RARE VINTAGE CINNABAR 6-SIDED BOX HAND-CARVED-EXQUISITE FLORAL SHAPE-FREE S&H I


RARE VINTAGE CINNABAR 6-SIDED BOX HAND-CARVED-EXQUISITE FLORAL SHAPE-FREE S&H I


$189.99


Vintage Oriental ASIAN Hand Carved Silk Trade Pictorial Camphorwood Chest Trunk


Vintage Oriental ASIAN Hand Carved Silk Trade Pictorial Camphorwood Chest Trunk


$51.00


Vintage Chinese hand carved soapstone small vases and roses


Vintage Chinese hand carved soapstone small vases and roses


$18.00


Antique Hand Carved Stone Vase Possibly Chinese


Antique Hand Carved Stone Vase Possibly Chinese


$139.99


ANTIQUE HAND CARVED CHINESE BUDDHA STATUE FIGURINE POLYCHROME GESSO OVER WOOD


ANTIQUE HAND CARVED CHINESE BUDDHA STATUE FIGURINE POLYCHROME GESSO OVER WOOD


$34.00


ANTIQUE HAND CARVED CHINESE BUDDHA STATUE FIGURINE POLYCHROME GESSO OVER WOOD


ANTIQUE HAND CARVED CHINESE BUDDHA STATUE FIGURINE POLYCHROME GESSO OVER WOOD


$9.99


Hand Carved Soapstone Monkey Incense Burner


Hand Carved Soapstone Monkey Incense Burner


$9.95


Hand Carved Chinese Statue ~Antique~Fisher/Peasant~Exquisite Detailing~


Hand Carved Chinese Statue ~Antique~Fisher/Peasant~Exquisite Detailing~


$20.49


Vintage Chinese hand carved jade


Vintage Chinese hand carved jade


$4,800.00


Vintage Chinese hand carved jade dragon statue


Vintage Chinese hand carved jade dragon statue


$5,000.00


ANTIQUE MIRROR BOX-JEWELRY BOX - HAND CARVED-DOVETAILED


ANTIQUE MIRROR BOX-JEWELRY BOX – HAND CARVED-DOVETAILED


$49.95


LARGE VINTAGE CHINESE HAND CARVED HOTEI


LARGE VINTAGE CHINESE HAND CARVED HOTEI “LAUGHING” BUDDHA


$73.83


Antiques Chinese Handcarved Ox Bone & Silk Embroidered Fan , No Reserve!


Antiques Chinese Handcarved Ox Bone & Silk Embroidered Fan , No Reserve!


$50.00


Antiques Chinese Handcarved Ox Bone & Silk Embroidered Dragon Fan


Antiques Chinese Handcarved Ox Bone & Silk Embroidered Dragon Fan


$80.00


Small Chinese Hand Carved Turquoise Hotei Buddha Carved Wood Stand  (2.15


Small Chinese Hand Carved Turquoise Hotei Buddha Carved Wood Stand (2.15″)


$99.00


CHINESE HAND CARVED WOOD DOCTORS DOLL NUDE


CHINESE HAND CARVED WOOD DOCTORS DOLL NUDE


$37.50


chinese Hand-carved OLD JADE snuff bottle 3995  FREE SHIPPING


chinese Hand-carved OLD JADE snuff bottle 3995 FREE SHIPPING


$19.99


Very fine,old Chinese ox bone Hand Carved Flowers Bracelet


Very fine,old Chinese ox bone Hand Carved Flowers Bracelet


$39.99


Very fine,old Chinese ox bone Hand Carved Flowers Bracelet


Very fine,old Chinese ox bone Hand Carved Flowers Bracelet


$39.99


Rare Chinese Beautiful

Rare Chinese Beautiful


Rare Chinese Beautiful Flowers Old Cloisonne Handmade Vase


Rare Chinese Beautiful Flowers Old Cloisonne Handmade Vase


$9.99


Beautiful and Rare Chinese Copper Bat-Shape Lock


Beautiful and Rare Chinese Copper Bat-Shape Lock


$9.90


Rare Chinese Rose Porcelain green Vase Beautiful


Rare Chinese Rose Porcelain green Vase Beautiful


$75.00


Chinese rare beautiful crane sculpture


Chinese rare beautiful crane sculpture


$0.01


 RARE Chinese beautiful birds and flowers Vase 10


RARE Chinese beautiful birds and flowers Vase 10″ ,Excellent condition


$39.88


Beautiful Rare Chinese phoenix Porcelain Vase


Beautiful Rare Chinese phoenix Porcelain Vase


$78.00


RARE Antique Chinese Porcelain Snuff Bottle Signed Beautiful Enamel


RARE Antique Chinese Porcelain Snuff Bottle Signed Beautiful Enamel


$22.50


Beautiful 19th Cent Chinese Antique Panel Embroidery of a


Beautiful 19th Cent Chinese Antique Panel Embroidery of a “Lady” HUGE and RARE”


$56.00


A special Ancient Chinese Lacquerware Dragon Vase---BEAUTIFUL & RARE


A special Ancient Chinese Lacquerware Dragon Vase—BEAUTIFUL & RARE


$79.90


The beautiful Chinese rare sculpture


The beautiful Chinese rare sculpture


$0.01


A very rare/beautiful Chinese 18C famille verte marked bowl-Kangxi


A very rare/beautiful Chinese 18C famille verte marked bowl-Kangxi


$9.99


A rare/beautiful Chinese 19C blue&white figural


A rare/beautiful Chinese 19C blue&white figural “meiping” vase-Guangxu


$56.00


A rare/beautiful Chinese 18C famille jaune dish - Kangxi


A rare/beautiful Chinese 18C famille jaune dish – Kangxi


$105.50


A very rare/beautiful Chinese 18C famille rose figural plate - Qianlong


A very rare/beautiful Chinese 18C famille rose figural plate – Qianlong


$12.50


Rare Beautiful Detailed Chinese Stone Carving - Mythical Creature


Rare Beautiful Detailed Chinese Stone Carving – Mythical Creature


$149.99


CE8 RARE CHINESE WHITE STONE VINTAGE BEAUTIFUL SEAL STAMP INKAN INZAI BUDDHA NR


CE8 RARE CHINESE WHITE STONE VINTAGE BEAUTIFUL SEAL STAMP INKAN INZAI BUDDHA NR


$9.95


Rare Beautiful Detailed Chinese Stone Carving - Mythical Creature


Rare Beautiful Detailed Chinese Stone Carving – Mythical Creature


$149.99


Beautiful Rare Hand Carved Chinese Jade Stone Statue - Budha Statue


Beautiful Rare Hand Carved Chinese Jade Stone Statue – Budha Statue


$270.00


Rare Beautiful Detailed Chinese Stone Carving - Mythical Creature


Rare Beautiful Detailed Chinese Stone Carving – Mythical Creature


$149.99


Rare Beautiful Detailed Hand-carved Chinese Stone Statue - Mythical Creature


Rare Beautiful Detailed Hand-carved Chinese Stone Statue – Mythical Creature


$149.99


Rare Chinese Beautiful

Why Collect Rare Collectibles?

The Nature of Rare Collectibles. As their name suggests, all rare collectibles are scarce, hard to find items. They can be antiques that are desirable because of their age, type of craftsmanship or some other unique feature that represents the past. Some rare collectibles are so old that they are considered to be antiquities – artifacts of an ancient civilization such as ancient Greek or ancient Chinese society. Alternatively, rare collectibles can be of very recent origin, sometimes being only a few years old. The common denominator of all rare collectibles, no matter what their type or age, is rarity. Frequently, because of their scarcity and their appeal, rare collectibles are also valuable. But whether they are valuable or inexpensive, rare collectibles are always important pieces in a collection. Rare is … The definition of “rare” or “rarity” changes with the type of object, and accordingly, the definition of “rare collectibles” is somewhat imprecise – there is no strict line of demarcation between what is “rare” and what is “not rare.” In some instances an item is considered to be a rare collectible because only one or two examples of that object are known to exist in the entire world. In other cases, hundreds or even thousands of a particular object may have survived to the present, but because their existence has not yet been discovered (such as very old porcelain dolls that were kept in a trunk that is now buried in an attic) or they are fragile and easily damaged (such as pottery, an early postage stamp or a 200 year-old piece of paper ephemera), high quality examples are considered to be scarce. Almost Any Type of Object Can Become a Rare Collectible, if Scarce Enough. Thousands of different types of rare collectibles exist throughout the world. Certain coins and postage stamps, books and manuscripts, pottery, weapons and other militaria, antique tools, original artwork, antique furniture, and paper ephemera can all be rare collectibles. “Paper ephemera” consists of written or printed material that has survived to the present despite the fact that the pieces were originally produced as disposable items, intended to be quickly discarded or destroyed. Examples of ephemera that can be rare collectibles include certain postcards, posters, trade cards, leaflets, exposition programs and advertising flyers, all common enough at the time, but mostly thrown away almost immediately. Some autographs, travel souvenirs and collectible memorabilia are also rare collectibles. Rare collectibles can be from anywhere in the world and from any culture. Rare Oriental collectibles include small items such as Chinese Dynastic pottery or temple objects, as well as large items such as articles of traditional clothing or armor from the Japanese feudal period. European rare collectibles are equally varied, and range from ancient Greek statuary to the beautifully illuminated (illustrated) maps that were drawn by early cartographers during the Age of Exploration in the 16th Century. Collectible, rare objects from the Americas include certain pieces of Native American (Indian) pottery, blankets or beadwork, original historical documents from Colonial or Revolutionary times, and ancient Inca, Aztec or Maya amulets, pottery and carvings. Why Collect Rare Collectibles? Many people seek out rare collectibles because of their inherent value. For these people, rare collectibles are a form of investment. But the primary motivation for many other collectors is the “thrill of the hunt” – that certain sense of satisfaction that is felt when a very hard to find piece is tracked down and finally located somewhere in the world

The Nature of Rare Collectibles.

As their name suggests, all rare collectibles are scarce, hard to find items. They can be antiques that are desirable because of their age, type of craftsmanship or some other unique feature that represents the past. Some rare collectibles are so old that they are considered to be antiquities – artifacts of an ancient civilization such as ancient Greek or ancient Chinese society. Alternatively, rare collectibles can be of very recent origin, sometimes being only a few years old.

The common denominator of all rare collectibles, no matter what their type or age, is rarity. Frequently, because of their scarcity and their appeal, rare collectibles are also valuable. But whether they are valuable or inexpensive, rare collectibles are always important pieces in a collection.

Rare is …

The definition of “rare” or “rarity” changes with the type of object, and accordingly, the definition of “rare collectibles” is somewhat imprecise – there is no strict line of demarcation between what is “rare” and what is “not rare.” In some instances an item is considered to be a rare collectible because only one or two examples of that object are known to exist in the entire world. In other cases, hundreds or even thousands of a particular object may have survived to the present, but because their existence has not yet been discovered (such as very old porcelain dolls that were kept in a trunk that is now buried in an attic) or they are fragile and easily damaged (such as pottery, an early postage stamp or a 200 year-old piece of paper ephemera), high quality examples are considered to be scarce.

Almost Any Type of Object Can Become a Rare Collectible, if Scarce Enough.

Thousands of different types of rare collectibles exist throughout the world. Certain coins and postage stamps, books and manuscripts, pottery, weapons and other militaria, antique tools, original artwork, antique furniture, and paper ephemera can all be rare collectibles. “Paper ephemera” consists of written or printed material that has survived to the present despite the fact that the pieces were originally produced as disposable items, intended to be quickly discarded or destroyed. Examples of ephemera that can be rare collectibles include certain postcards, posters, trade cards, leaflets, exposition programs and advertising flyers, all common enough at the time, but mostly thrown away almost immediately. Some autographs, travel souvenirs and collectible memorabilia are also rare collectibles.

Rare collectibles can be from anywhere in the world and from any culture. Rare Oriental collectibles include small items such as Chinese Dynastic pottery or temple objects, as well as large items such as articles of traditional clothing or armor from the Japanese feudal period. European rare collectibles are equally varied, and range from ancient Greek statuary to the beautifully illuminated (illustrated) maps that were drawn by early cartographers during the Age of Exploration in the 16th Century. Collectible, rare objects from the Americas include certain pieces of Native American (Indian) pottery, blankets or beadwork, original historical documents from Colonial or Revolutionary times, and ancient Inca, Aztec or Maya amulets, pottery and carvings.

Why Collect Rare Collectibles?

Many people seek out rare collectibles because of their inherent value. For these people, rare collectibles are a form of investment. But the primary motivation for many other collectors is the “thrill of the hunt” – that certain sense of satisfaction that is felt when a very hard to find piece is tracked down and finally located somewhere in the world


Classical Chinese Folk Music


Classical Chinese Folk Music


$12.91



Painted Daisy 200 + Mixed Seeds Beautiful Addition to Any Garden


Painted Daisy 200 + Mixed Seeds Beautiful Addition to Any Garden


$1.29



Beyblades JAPANESE Metal Fusion Battle Top Starter #BB104 Basalt Horogium 145WD Includes Light Launcher!


Beyblades JAPANESE Metal Fusion Battle Top Starter #BB104 Basalt Horogium 145WD Includes Light Launcher!


$13.45


This Japanese Beyblade Starter comes with one complete Beyblade and includes a launcher and ripcord!…

A Passion for Blue and White


A Passion for Blue and White


$15.99


Product Description “Nature’s quintessential color combination of blue and white never ceases to amaze me. The look of pristine snow against deep blue Aspen skies; spires of blue and white delphinium in a garden; Connecticut’s spring mornings where the apple blossoms and nodding heads of white narcissus are in contrast to soft blue skies and vibrant green grass—these and many …

Shanghai Girls: A Novel


Shanghai Girls: A Novel


$4.90


A beautiful heartbreaking story…

Store Front: The Disappearing Face of New York


Store Front: The Disappearing Face of New York


$40.95


This is a visual tour so saturated with realism you can smell the knishes neatly displayed in the window of the Yonah Schimmel Knish Bakery, a visual tour comprised of hundreds of images of unique 19th and 20th century retail graphics and neon signs still in use and inspiring us to purchase to this very day. But for how long?Are New York City s local merchants a dying breed or an enduring group of…

Purchased

Purchased


Prepara Oil Mister


Prepara Oil Mister



Prepara’s tabletop mister is a healthy way to add more flavor to your food. The oil mister is completely BPA free, and features a 3.4-ounce sterilizable glass reservoir. The mister mechanism is fitted with a patented filtering system which allows you to create your own flavored oils without clogging the sprayer. Try adding dried herbs, spices or even ingredients like dried chili peppers, sun dried…


Wilton Pure White Rolled Fondant, 1-Pound 8-Ounce


Wilton Pure White Rolled Fondant, 1-Pound 8-Ounce


$4.24


Ready-To-Use Rolled Fondant. No mixing necessary this Fondant is ready to roll and shape! Pure white covers cakes with a perfectly smooth iced surface. Fondant is easy to shape into beautiful borders, flowers and decorations. This package contains 24oz of Fondant. Certified Kosher….

Oneida Flight 53-Piece Stainless Steel Flatware Set, Service for 8


Oneida Flight 53-Piece Stainless Steel Flatware Set, Service for 8


$180.00


Gracefully tapered handles and a raised edge that flows down 1 side and blends into the rounded handle distinguish the Flight pattern. Handsome yet practical, this 18/8, stainless-steel flatware is corrosion-resistant, retains its luster without polishing, and goes into the dishwasher. This 53-piece set comprises full service for 8 diners, plus a service set consisting of a butter knife, a sugar s…

Born This Way [+Digital Booklet]


Born This Way [+Digital Booklet]


$7.99



2009 Grammy Nominees


2009 Grammy Nominees


$9.20


No Description Available.Genre: Popular MusicMedia Format: Compact DiskRating: Release Date: 27-JAN-2009…

Purchased

Property Purchase Precautions

Purchasing of property / land in Urban and Rural areas has become a complicated problem as it involves multiple issues of different fields. The purchaser of land/property should be well conversant with all related Acts, Rules and Regulations which are applicable on the related land. These Acts, Rules and Regulations vary from area to area. The area wise general precautions which are required to be looked into by the purchaser are described as below :

1. Purchasing of Agricultural Land in Rural Areas

• Before initiating purchasing process, the purchaser of land should obtain the certified original copies of Nakal Jamabandis, Aks Shajra Plan, Mutation and Girdawri from the concerned Patwari by paying the fee prescribed by the Govt. The entry relating to said fee should be got made in the Roznamcha of the Patwari. This entry would help if any fraud is detected later on at any stage.

• On obtaining the aforesaid document the purchaser should also get it verified from the concerned Patwari whether the land in question is not affected by any proceedings / notifications issued under the Land Acquisition Act, 1894.

• The rural areas coming within the radius of 5 Kms. from any Municipal Town are also covered under the Haryana Development and Regulation of Urban Areas Act, 1975. In such areas selling of land in pieces by sub dividing the Khewat having area of more than 1000 sq. meters is considered an offence. Therefore, before signing any agreement with the seller of land, No Objection Certificate is required to be obtained from the concerned District Town Planner.

• The purchaser should not purchase the excess land beyond the limit prescribed under “The Haryana Ceiling on Land Holding Act, 1972”.

• After making payment of advance/token money and before execution of conveyance deed, the purchaser should give a public notice in three local and reputed newspapers to the effect that so and so land (by mentioning the particulars of Khasra Nos., their areas and names of the owners of the land) is being purchased by so and so person (name and address of the purchaser) and if any person has any objection for the said transaction, the same may be intimated in writing to the purchaser of the land within 15 days to be reckoned from the publication of said notice in the newspapers.

2. Purchasing of Plot from Govt. Agencies in Urban Areas

• In Urban Areas of Haryana, the Haryana Urban Development Authority (HUDA) or Haryana State Industrial Development Corporation (HSIDC) or Improvement Trust or Housing Board etc. and licensed colonizers are the main agencies involved in development of residential, commercial, industrial, institutional plots/land. These Govt. agencies allot plots/built up houses etc. as per their policies by inviting applications and thereby allotting such plots through draw of lots or through auction. The allottee of plots have to comply with the terms and conditions prescribed in the allotment letters.

• The persons who want to purchase such property/plots originally developed and allotted by aforesaid Govt. agencies have to seek permission from the concerned authority for transfer of property. Before making advance payment or signing memorandum of understanding, the purchaser should get it verified from the concerned development agencies about the dues required to be paid by the seller of property and should also obtain No Encumbrance Certificate from the concerned authority.

• After getting the plot transferred in the name of purchaser, the purchaser should get the building plan approved in his name and should get D.P.C. and Completion Certificates from the competent authority.

3. Purchasing of Flats from the Members of Group Housing Societies

The Group Housing Societies registered under the Societies Registration Act, 1960 are governed by the Haryana Apartment Ownership Act, 1983. Generally, Builders gets the Group Housing Scheme executed at site by taking licence under the Haryana Development and Regulation of Urban Areas Act, 1975.

After allotment of flats and on obtaining completion certificate, it is the liability of the licenced builder to execute declaration under the Haryana Apartment Ownership Act, 1983. The purchaser should verify the genuineness of the flat allottee and should also obtain No encumbrance Certificate from the Society before making agreement for purchase of a flat. The purchaser should verify the genuineness from the following documents:

• Validity and genuin-ness of the Licence of the Developer ;

• No encumbrance Certificate to be issued

by the Developer and President of the Society;

• Approval of Building Plans;

• Completion Certificate issued by the competent authority;

• Succession Certificate (if original allottee is not alive).

4. Purchasing of Other Urban Property

If purchaser is purchasing urban property from a private person, who is not developed by aforesaid Govt. agencies, in that case following precautions are required to be taken care off :

• It should be verified whether the property in question does not involve the violations of the Haryana Development and Regulation of Urban Areas Act, 1975, the Punjab Scheduled Roads and Controlled Areas Restriction of Unregulated Development Act, 1963 and the Haryana Municipal Act. Before purchasing such property, No Encumbrance Certificates are required to be obtained from the concerned Civic Body and Haryana Vidyut Parsaran Nigam.

How do you upload purchased songs to a new computer from iTunes?

I just got my new computer and my other one is way past dead. However I have about $160 worth of purchased music from iTunes. I tried to authorize my new computer to my account and it allowed me to, but it only downloaded one song? That’s weird in itself because the song it downloaded was not purchased individually, but within an album.

Anyone have a suggestion?

Hopefully you have backed up your iTunes library to a disc or USB drive. If so, copy the library from the disc or drive to My Documents -> My Music, then launch iTunes to authorize the songs in your library to your new PC. If on the other hand, you don’t have a backup copy of your library, I have linked an article from Apple’s support knowledge base that should help you greatly – it requires that you have iTunes version 7: http://support.apple.com/kb/HT1329

Good luck.


VINTAGE ORIENTIAL MUSICAL JEWELRY BOX PURCHASED IN HONG KONG 1970


VINTAGE ORIENTIAL MUSICAL JEWELRY BOX PURCHASED IN HONG KONG 1970


$125.00


Antique Chinese Bronze Cup Purchased Sothebys


Antique Chinese Bronze Cup Purchased Sothebys


$265.00


BUDDHA STATUE PURCHASED IN THE 1980's


BUDDHA STATUE PURCHASED IN THE 1980′s


$10.00


VINTAGE QUIL NIB PINS STORAGE BOXES PURCHASED IN CHINA BETWEEN 1930 - 1935...


VINTAGE QUIL NIB PINS STORAGE BOXES PURCHASED IN CHINA BETWEEN 1930 – 1935…


$0.99


Buddah Saphire  400 kt, laying down statue, purchased from Auction, $6500 value


Buddah Saphire 400 kt, laying down statue, purchased from Auction, $6500 value


$325.00



Bronze Inlay Stone

Bronze Inlay Stone Reviews


Chinese Tibet Bronze inlay turquoise stone Foo Dogs  lion pair statues


Chinese Tibet Bronze inlay turquoise stone Foo Dogs lion pair statues


$999.00


Bronze Inlay Stone

Bronze Inlay Stone

Baroque interiors – main features

Europe between 1600 and 1750 was an area of new scientific discoveries, new philosophies, new political ideologies, development of cities, time of social transformations and time of absolutism. In brief it was time of great transition, social adolescence – it was dynamic and turbulence time. Baroque as each multimedial style reflects this social, cultural and political mood. New art dimension was supported by powerful Roman Catholic Church as perfect propaganda instrument and by despotic European leaders as kings – emperors. As a consequence this style as other before was plying in theatrical rules to achieve the biggest impression. In fact were differences in style dependent from part of Europe, social patronage or function of art, but what about interiors…?

Tropme l’oeil

Illusory paint technique commonly used in baroque for great – scale ceilings pictures but also as a mural, oil and furniture. It was applied both in churches, palaces, private residential houses, in galleries, libraries, halls, and bedrooms or internal domes with mainly allegorical scenes. From great painters should to mention Pietro da Cortona, Andrea Pozzo, Baciccio and Charles Le Brun.

Stucco Work

It is kind of application used on walls or as a cartouches for trompe l’oeil in manner of three dimensional decoration. Forms to use in this period were s-shaped, organics and ovals. Common were gilding, silvering or painting stucco with sharp colours. Final effect was more similar to sculpture than basic form.

Gilding

Gilding was an application of thin layers of gold on different surfaces as plaster, wood or metal. In the case of furniture similar technique was Ormolu, as spectacular as deathly dangerous for workers using it because of poisonous fumes generated in that process.

Wall treatment and coverings

The walls were treated in different ways, with wood paneling, painting in fresco, with stucco work and plaster, covering by wallpapers, tapestries, large – scale mirrors (includes Venetian Mirrors), with enormous windows (includes French Windows) extending interiors on gardens or artistic creating landscape and with carved wooden doors. Other types of wall elements were marble pilasters, columns and fireplaces with masterpieces mantels. Wallpapers in baroque were both, imported from China with beautiful, rich colourful patterns and also rich, damasks. In both cases it gives oriental taste. Tapestries were know before, but in baroque considerable development in production was evident. The most remarkable workshops were in Italy – Agostino Melissi and Francesco Barberini, some in France and Netherlands Mirrors in baroque constituted particular facility. Firstly, they expended the interiors and intensified dynamic impression but what is more important put into the rooms theatrical, unreal and mysterious aura. It could be small or medium, handed on the wall carved and framed, covering large parts of walls of which an excellent example was Galerie des Glasses in Versailles, where mirrors were made by first royal glass manufacture founded in 1665 on the initiative of Louis XIV and Colbert, still existing today. Windows as a symbol of status were used to greate scale with transparent glass. Divided in rectangles, toped with arcs to let the light penetrate the rooms, give clearity architectural details and integrate interiors with fabulous gardens. Marble pilatsers and columns were elements which divided walls into the section for sculptures or paintings displays or to set the pace and floating impression. Chimneypieces in Baroque were carved especially from marble, decorated with gilded ornaments and frequently were parts of wall’s composition with mirrors, columns, pediments, sculptures, lights and other movable objects. A sometimes mantel includes timber or steel parts such as parts of decoration and essential for fireplaces equipments.

Floor

In fact, floor coverings were rarity but great baroque achievements were wood parquets arranged with simple geometrical patterns with multicolored timber. Sometimes stone or marble were used in parquet order. Typical woods for parquet were cherry, maple and beech and other types of hardwoods as they may be cleaned easily and are more durable.

Stairs

Other very important element of baroque interiors were stairs, because of its forms rooms could definitely change movable character. Usually stones stairs were twisted into the space, curved line put energy and permanently turbulence. Widely settled with stone or metal balustrades, carved and often topped by sculptures and lights.

Wood, woodwork and furniture

Timber as a material was very preferable and common in that period. Usually used were oak and walnut in view of flexibility, natural abilities and sustainability. It was the great material for wall paneling, later it could by incrusted by decorative layers exotic woods like mahogany or zebrawood, common gilded and painted. It was used to build cupboards, balconies, canopies, cabinets, book shelves or other steady equipment for new types of rooms like libraries, wealthy and powerful citizens or ecclesiastical interiors. Another woods elements were doors, rich carved, scientific objects like globes or measures instruments. Furniture to compare it with renaissance gained more ornaments, more curved lines and bulging shapes. They were often painted with techniques imitating marbling or graining, lavish gilded, with inlays exotics material like ivory, tortoise – shells and silver.

Lights

Both, natural and artificial light in baroque had particular meaning. As many other inventions as light stunt vastly usable as decorative elements of contemporary interiors. Heavy, large – scale’s crystal chandelier or made from bronze with glass finish were used as often as possible.

Sculpture and other objects

Indispensible elements were sculpture and also other objects to be connected with news inventions. Because movement was one the most important principles in baroque and sculptures as objects reflected human movement that this medium turn into basic interior elements of this period. Arguably the greatest Master of this time was Bernini. Mainly marble sculptures as human portraits or group of people in most cases with ecclesiastical themes were arranged like free-standing, standing in niches, as tombs and large compositions. In late baroque one more element had begun his existence. As a new device for time measure clock became a new element which was more decorative then usable but always with triple meaning of dynamism: forms of clock, movement of hands and changing of time.

To summarise, baroque as a style was so unconsciously varying that final effect of artistic creation was very often as splendid as kitsch.

Wash

Wash Reviews


Unique Blue And White Porcelain Lohan pen wash


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Can i wash stuffed animals in a front load wahser?

i read it online, people ususally put them in a big pillow case, and wash it.

however, i don’t have a big size pillow case. i do have a mesh laundary bag, can i put those animals in the bag, and wash them?

and since front load washers are more gentle, can i actually just put them animals directly in the washer, and wash them?

thanks.
haha, i like tsfegin’s answer, cute, haha.
do I need to put those animals in a bag, or just wash them directly?

Yes, you can. Just set your machine to the gentlest cycle (knits and delicates) I wash many “hand wash only” items on that setting.