16th Century Italian studded wrought iron chest

... or, my slightly lighter version of one.
Wood and mixed materials, "aged black iron" paint finish and carved detail.
3 adjustable interior shelves and lower "hidden" compartment.
Approx. H60.5" x W32.5" x D21"

Local sale or pick-up only.

Portrait of a Lady

My version of a 17th Century English School

Portrait of a Lady, possibly Elizabeth of Bohemia.

Acrylic on canvas.

23" x 17" including frame.

A Day in the Country- Spring Show & Sale

It's that time again!

Hope you can join us for the

Day In the Country

Vintage Decor Show & Sale

May 4th & 5th     10am - 4pm

903 Haldibrook Rd.

Caledonia, Ontario

a few photos from the November 2012 sale...

For more info, go to

www.tatteredandtorn.ca

Hope to see you there!

Finally...

(Remember this post?)

Finally, after 5 years of waiting and watching for it,

 (or 7 since it first aired on BBC),

Knowledge is airing Simon Schama's Power of Art.

Beginning April 29th at midnight, that's where you'll find me

 for the next 8 Monday nights.

Can't wait.

Happy Anniversary, Baby...

Antlers

A very out-of-character, but much-appreciated

 gift from my valentine.

Some other Irish Saints

Hello again.

I've been living old-school lately.

Avoiding tech.

Rediscovering classics. Old loves.

Like these.

Now, back to reality.

French Clock Face

sold

My recent reproduction of a large c.1900 French clock face.

The original was almost 6 ft in diameter, I reduced mine significantly to 32".

Still large enough to have some presence without taking over.

Wood, painted to look like old metal, with sculpted and painted hands.

(3/8" shaft and hole and recess on back, in case some ambitious soul wants to fit it with a high-torque movement.)

detail of the minute hand. (Shows the colours more accurately.)

Silence

ArmchairOxfordScholar

Before you speak, ask yourself: is it

kind, is it necessary, is it true, does it improve

on the silence?

                           ... Sai Baba

I appreciate your concerns. 

Yes, I am alive.

Yes, I am healthy... currently.

Just lining up ducks, working, hatching plans...

and returning shortly.

Study of an Old Man

Jan Lievens, Study of an Old Man,  c. 1629