Auction Items Sneak Peek

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"Quaker Carriage" - Ry Smith Print

In this special print of a Quaker carriage, one can see artist Ry Smith's "honing of complexity to simplicity" and his way of seeing that emphasizes design, shape and color. This stunningly simple image, enlivened by interesting colors and set bold with the black frame, will grow on you. Ry is involved in all aspects of the art process in his California studio, from the initial inspiration to the final original, giclee or limited edition print. His prints are produced on archival paper using archival pigments.

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"Music, Peace and Friendship" Lithograph

Limited edition lithograph signed by the famous Spanish artist, Alvar. The artist's theme is the celebration of music, peace (as symbolized by the dove) and friendship. Born in 1935 in a Catalan village near Barcelona, Alvar has had a long, productive career in many art media. His lithographs are prized for their richness of color, texture and for their stylized figures. He is one of the most collected of modern Spanish artists.

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St. Francis Print

A peaceful print of St. Francis with a small animal in this charming lithograph by a famous Japanese artist, Umetaro Azechi. Azechi who lived from 1902 - 1999, specialized in woodblocks of mountains and mountain folk, often in a delightfully primitive style. This wood block print is emblematic of his work.

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Russian Fine Art Print

Russian fine art print (the original hangs in The Hermitage in St. Petersburg) -- 17th century custom framed. This surely will find a perfect spot in your home.

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"Yellow Mountain #1" Photograph

This award-winning photograph by Yao-pi Hsu is stunning! The circumstances surrounding the taking of this photo changed Hsu's life. As she writes in her artist's statement, "For over thirty years I have worked in the biosciences field at Stanford University as a researcher. Test tubes and centrifuges were the center of my daily life until one fateful trip to China. Since I left my homeland more than forty years ago, I returned in 1996 with my family to find our roots. The Yellow Mountains (Huang-Shan) of China have long been a source of inspiration for Chinese artists. Often shrouded in fog and clouds, the mountain peaks revealed themselves to me at just the right moment. Upon returning to the United States I found that I had two award-winning photographs. This ultimately led me to a new career path and added another dimension to my life, aesthetic rather than scientific." In an 11"x14" frame.

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Abstract Encaustic Painting: Redemption

Jane Sharninghouse created this hauntingly beautiful, encaustic abstract painting, entitled Redemption. Encaustic, an ancient artform, also known as hot wax painting, involves the artist using beeswax with color pigments coupled with oil and gold foil.

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Antique Tibetan Wood Panel with Buddhas

Antique Tibetan wood panel depicting Buddhas in a variety of postures (teaching, healing and meditating).

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New Jade or Serpentine Temple Dog

Originally purchased near the palace area in Beijing, this Chinese lion or temple dog sculpture symbolizes loyalty and inner strength. The design is taken from the stone dogs that guard the temple. Probably 20-30 years old, it is made of serpentine, also known as "new jade." A work of art to grace and protect your home.

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The Organ at Exeter Cathedral. 30" x 3" Framed Photograph

A 30" x 30" framed photograph, "The Organ at Exeter" by John Eaton. John Loosemore was put in charge of the organ after the Restoration, and he completed the building of the new organ in Exeter Cathedral in 1665. It underwent several changes during the next two centuries, but the magnificent case has survived to this day. That magnificence is evident in this impressive photograph.

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Landscape Painting by Gail Ragains

Gail Ragain's paintings have a strong physical and expressive style, pushing the envelope with bold, gestural brushstrokes and compelling colors. Each painting is a statement of color, design, layers, and line.

Original oil on canvas. 15" x 30".

	51	"Quaker Carriage" - Ry Smith Print In this special print of a Quaker carriage, one can see artist Ry Smith's "honing of complexity to simplicity" and his way of seeing that emphasizes design, shape and color. This stunningly simple image, enlivened by interesting colors and set bold with the black frame, will grow on you. Ry is involved in all aspects of the art process in his California studio, from the initial inspiration to the final original, giclee or limited edition print. His prints are produced on archival paper using archival pigments.
	52	"Music, Peace and Friendship" Lithograph Limited edition lithograph signed by the famous Spanish artist, Alvar. The artist's theme is the celebration of music, peace (as symbolized by the dove) and friendship. Born in 1935 in a Catalan village near Barcelona, Alvar has had a long, productive career in many art media. His lithographs are prized for their richness of color, texture and for their stylized figures. He is one of the most collected of modern Spanish artists.
	53	St. Francis Print A peaceful print of St. Francis with a small animal in this charming lithograph by a famous Japanese artist, Umetaro Azechi. Azechi who lived from 1902 - 1999, specialized in woodblocks of mountains and mountain folk, often in a delightfully primitive style. This wood block print is emblematic of his work.
	54	Russian Fine Art Print Russian fine art print (the original hangs in The Hermitage in St. Petersburg) -- 17th century custom framed. This surely will find a perfect spot in your home.
	55	"Yellow Mountain #1" Photograph This award-winning photograph by Yao-pi Hsu is stunning! The circumstances surrounding the taking of this photo changed Hsu's life. As she writes in her artist's statement, "For over thirty years I have worked in the biosciences field at Stanford University as a researcher. Test tubes and centrifuges were the center of my daily life until one fateful trip to China. Since I left my homeland more than forty years ago, I returned in 1996 with my family to find our roots. The Yellow Mountains (Huang-Shan) of China have long been a source of inspiration for Chinese artists. Often shrouded in fog and clouds, the mountain peaks revealed themselves to me at just the right moment. Upon returning to the United States I found that I had two award-winning photographs. This ultimately led me to a new career path and added another dimension to my life, aesthetic rather than scientific." In an 11"x14" frame.
	59	Abstract Encaustic Painting: Redemption Jane Sharninghouse created this hauntingly beautiful, encaustic abstract painting, entitled Redemption. Encaustic, an ancient artform, also known as hot wax painting, involves the artist using beeswax with color pigments coupled with oil and gold foil.
	60	Antique Tibetan Wood Panel with Buddhas Antique Tibetan wood panel depicting Buddhas in a variety of postures (teaching, healing and meditating).
	61	New Jade or Serpentine Temple Dog Originally purchased near the palace area in Beijing, this Chinese lion or temple dog sculpture symbolizes loyalty and inner strength. The design is taken from the stone dogs that guard the temple. Probably 20-30 years old, it is made of serpentine, also known as "new jade." A work of art to grace and protect your home.
	62	The Organ at Exeter Cathedral. 30" x 3" Framed Photograph A 30" x 30" framed photograph, "The Organ at Exeter" by John Eaton. John Loosemore was put in charge of the organ after the Restoration, and he completed the building of the new organ in Exeter Cathedral in 1665. It underwent several changes during the next two centuries, but the magnificent case has survived to this day. That magnificence is evident in this impressive photograph.
	63	Landscape Painting by Gail Ragains Gail Ragain's paintings have a strong physical and expressive style, pushing the envelope with bold, gestural brushstrokes and compelling colors. Each painting is a statement of color, design, layers, and line. Original oil on canvas. 15" x 30".