The core of Rod Lich and Susan Parrett near Georgetown, Indiana, is a fascinating blend of old and new. Their 1840s house has received two today's additions in which they can display their impressive collection of folk art and antiques. “This was originally the Summers farmhouse,” Susan observed. “There’s a glass of glass in the front of the house with the name ‘Summers’ scratched in it.” The 160-year-old signature, presumably scratched with a diamond, can be dimly made out upon the rippled trifocals. The handwriting is so spidery and fine that previous owners of the home did not notice it. The original part of the house has only four rooms, two on each puzzle. When Rod and Susan bought the property in the early 1980s there were two old additions in the back that were deteriorating and needed to be replaced. For the replacement ell, designed and built in 1986, Susan and Rod turned to Bloomington architect Jim Rosenbarger,
Can someone who is an art dealer tell me about my piece of folk art on ebay-a 5" wood carving of a woman?
Aug 19, 2007 by paulj0557-vacuum cleaner expert | Posted in Sculpture
If you are on ebay, it is in antiques, then "folk art", or carved then'sculpted ", then between '1900-1949 '. It is an old woman has a dress and an apron with her hair in a bun, her hand was carved. I thought it might Elijah Pierce's work, but after looking at his work, he usually appears 2-D pieces. So really, I have no idea. That's all I'm looking for - is one way.
Any help would be appreciated.
How would I antique a box that I am painting?
May 14, 2007 by K.G.Gray | Posted in Painting
With a view to making a piece of folk art from a wooden box to ... Want to look like it, like an old treasure chest .. Non-metal antiques, I have spent money that go on and have to find a project.
If there is carving on it, colors with very muted colors. Then, thin, dark brown color and paint it over the original color, very fast. Then wipe it, the relief areas of the carving, so that the columns in the. It makes looking for a beautiful antiqued.
Jeanne B | May 14, 2007
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