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"Double Indemnity" is a rare glimpse into American cinema for Olexander, whose focus is usually French and Italian films.  Barbara Stanwyck and Fred MacMurray engage in a psycho-dramatic pause. The male enters a room with a drink and cigarette in hand. The female actor is concealed from view of the male lead. The viewer sees all.  69" l., 42" h. framed.   $3,300.00

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These traditional porcelain Chinese garden stools are great looking, functional accent pieces that can be used indoors and out.  They are available in white or metallic silver glazes.  19" h., 13" diam.  New, $150.00

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Substantial, beautifully designed, stainless and glass candle lanterns.  New,  lg. 28" h., 9" l., 9" w. $155.00   med.  24" h., 9" l., 9" w. $135.00

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Large, very decorative, high gloss, lacquered bamboo vases in a variety of shapes and sizes.  The two vases pictured are 20" and 21" high.  New, $49.00-$69.00

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Very striking, Blanc de Chine style "baroque pheasant" sculpture.  24" h.,  14" l.,  6 1/2" w.  New, $115.00

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As the 84th Annual Academy Awards quickly approach, here are a couple of our best picture picks by Olexander Wlasenko.......

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"Woman at Door" is another work whose source is the 1964 French film entitled  "Le Peau Douce" (The Soft Skin) by Truffaut.  The film deals with infidelity, conflict and ultimately revenge. This pictures a passage- a passing from one room to another, from one state of mind to another...  36" l., 29" h. framed.  $1,750.00

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"Beach Scene" is an energized, Felliniesque coastal moment on the margins of "La Dolce Vita".  Marcello Mastroianni is pictured looking down, surrounded by Italian youth. They observe an enigmatic sea creature monster that lies at their feet.  I love the way Olex has captured a girl's shadow from the next film still in the border.   36" l., 29" h. framed.  $1,750.00

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More music from and for the road.... Initially (last year) Lana del Rey was hailed as "the next big thing and the it girl" by the critics.  By the beginning of this year she was getting panned, largely due to a few shaky, live vocal performances.  All of this happened before her first album was even released.  We'll see what the future holds for the 25 year old singer.  In the meantime, love

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Sophisticated details on this cerused oak dining table with four chairs, designed by James Mont.  The table base is curved with elliptical rungs. The top has a gently bevelled edge and there is one leaf.  The chair backs have James Mont's signature Greek key motif.  56" l.,  36" w., 29 1/2" h., (leaf is 12" w.)  American, c.1950  $950.00

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Very stylish, Chinese Modern, cerused oak cabinet designed by James Mont.  The base of this two piece cabinet has carved panels on each of the three doors.  Doors open to shelves on either side and four drawers in the center.  The top has etched glass doors and adjustable shelves.  57" l.,  16" w.,  67" h.  American, c.1950  $1,250.00

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Very interesting article on the life and designs of James Mont Please click on the link below for the full article. http://www.themagazineantiques.com/articles/showmanship-and-fantasy-the-designs-of-james-mont/

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Bookmatched, inlaid sideboard by Drexel.  This piece has five doors, three of which open to shelves and two that open to drawers.  There is a felt lined silver drawer as well.  67" l., 19" w., 30" h.  American, c. 1960's.  $750.00

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Strikingly beautiful new work by Olexander;  this very large piece features the Danish born actress Ana Karina from the French film "She did it her Way".  The drawing shows Ana as a bobbed-haired beauty passing two lights.  She has a sultry and ambivalent look on her face.  Ana, who was discovered by Coco Chanel and later married to Jean-Luc Godard, was one of the queen's of French cinema's "New

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Chest of drawers from the Drexel "Profile Collection" designed by John Van Koert.  This chest is very versatile and the perfect size for use in a dining room, bedroom, hallway or living room.  48" l.,  21" w.  32" h.  American, c.1950's  $750.00

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John Van Koert designed silverware and furniture that helped to introduce modernist shapes. Born in Manitoba, Canada, he later moved to Milwaukee, where he studied at the University of Wisconsin to be a painter and sculptor and taught design in the art department. After World War II, he settled in New York as a jewelry designer for Harry Winston and branched out into industrial design

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The Blenko Glass Company is America's oldest manufacturer of handmade glassware.  This coral colored decanter has a very interesting  shape and it's original bulbous stopper.  12" h., 3"w.  American, c.1960's  $75.00

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Great graphic and colors on this textured, mid-century gryphon bowl.  10 1/2" in diam.  Italian, c. 1950's SOLD

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Mouth-blown table lamps with a lustrous pearlized finish and a lucite base.  13" h., 12"w.  New  $255.00 each

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Asian influenced credenza with wonderful tone and graining, inlaid top, and great hardware by Thomasville.  72" l.,  19" w.,  31" h.  American, 2nd half 20th c.  $895.00

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These modern glass lamps which have a somewhat "beachy" feel are mouth-blown and then hand ground to create a beautiful textured effect.  22" h., 13" w.  New $195.00 each

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Sensational styling on this cerused oak Chinoiserie credenza designed by James Mont.  James Mont designed funiture and interiors, primarily in Hollywood, from the 30's through the 60's, and his client list included Lana Turner, Bob Hope and other noted celebs. of the period.  62" l., 32" h., 20" w. American, c.1950 SOLD

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Nice clean, simple design and hardware on this smart chest of drawers by Drexel.  45" h. 34" l. 18" w.  American, c.1960  $595.00

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Great streamlined design on this lit cabinet by Thomasville.  The left side has a full length door which opens to both stationary and adjustable wooden shelves.  The right side has two stationary wood shelves and two picture lights as well as four adjustable glass shelves.  78" h.,  18" w., 41" l.  American, 2nd half 20th c.  $1,150.00

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Handsome walnut secretary with burled walnut rolltop desk.  The roll top opens to reveal a pull out writing surface and a number of open compartments and drawers.  The top section has three adjustable shelves and the original glass.  85" h., 40" l.,  23" w.  American, c.1870 SOLD

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Very fine pair of Grosfeld House, Louis XVI style, single drawer tables in walnut with floral satinwood inlays.  The marble tops are trimmed in mounted bronze galleries.  Each table is 29 1/2 high 26" in diam. American, c. 1940's $2,450.00 for the pair

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Elegant gold gilt mirror with repeating fleur-de-lis and cascading flower and vine design.  47" h., 26 "w.  American, first half 20th c. SOLD

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Beautifully detailed, excellent quality, Neoclassical table made by Weiman.  This table is similar in style to the previously listed pair by Weiman.  It is two tiered and has a tooled leather top, figured Honduran mahogany bordered in ribbon mahogany, lion's head decoration and shell feet in bronze.  25"l., 25"w., 28"h.  American, c.1940's SOLD

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The possibilites are limitless for the end usage of these cool, vintage, wooden dominos.  There are over 100 early 20th c. dominos, and they are being sold in a new, willow rectangular basket.  Dominos are 4" x 1 1/2".  Basket is 27" l., 20" w. SOLD

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Mid-century ceramic lamp with warm, natural colored glazes. 30" h., 13" w.  American, c.1960's $115.00

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Great decorative vintage world globe on it's original teak stand.  38" h., 19" w.  American, c.1960's $95.00

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In this charcoal on paper, Olexander depicts a still from a Soviet film of the early sixties, roughly translated "We'll Make it Through until Monday".  In this scene, a teacher having a particulary difficult day finds an old photograph of herself and ponders both her youth and what life might have been like had she chosen a different path.  We as viewers are seeing this scene from the point

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Well made pair of Louis XV style three candle sconces.  These sconces have been electrified.  21" h., 13" w.  American, c.1950's.  $450.00 for the pair

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This portrait depicts Françoise Dorléac in the role of Nicole in the '64 film "The Soft Skin."  It's interesting to note that the film was released three years before the actor's untimely,  accidental death. The portrait has a striking resemblance to Catherine Deneuve, who as it turns out is the younger sister of Dorléac. In the film, Nicole is an airline stewardess and at this moment

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Very classic and elegant sideboard from the Drexel, Wallace Nutting collection.  The sideboard has three fluted drawers, fluted, tapered legs, an inlaid border on the top, and a brass gallery.  74" l., 19 1/2" w., 34" h., (gallery adds another 11") American, c.1966 $995.00

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More music from the road.  I heard this song for the first time yesterday.  It is a really sweet remake of a Jackson Five classic.

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Nice contemporary take on a classic club chair, these chairs have tufted backs, turned front legs on casters and decorative upholstery tacks framing the sides, back and base.  New 650.00 each

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Jacques Bodart was a French designer and maker of very high quality furniture that was produced in the U.S.  He took his inspiration primarily from antique French pieces and interpreted them in a way that was appropriate for the period.  Bodart designed and produced from the 1920's through the mid 20th century, and showed in Harvey Nichols in London, their own showroom on Madison Avenue

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Set of 6 (4 side and 2 arm) chairs made by Henredon.  They are very well made and have caned backs and upholstered seats.  Henredon is still making very high quality furniture today under their own brand as well as producing for Barbara Barry and Ralph Lauren.  American, c.1970 SOLD for the set of 6

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Handsome, mahogany Empire bookcase with four adjustable shelves, key lock glass doors and ball feet.  Larger companion piece of bookcase previously listed.  47"l.,  14"w.,  55"h.  American, c. 1890. SOLD

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Very elegant ebonized sideboard with burled inlay, metal beading and mesh door fronts.  The sideboard has three Wedgewood medallions, each of a different Neoclassical design. 68" l., 17" w., 41" h. English, c.1880  SOLD

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Very cool, very ample, and very handsomely designed, this Stow Davis partners desk has brass drawer pulls, feet and accents, and a finished back.  There is a large drawer for hanging file folders on the right side. 76" l., 38" w., 29" h.  American, c. 1950's SOLD I found a great ad from 1957 for a desk from the same collection.  The ad was designed by Edward Lehman, who was a well respected

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Designed as part of the Drexel "Index" Collection, this clean-lined, well constructed wardrobe offers a very stylish storage solution.  It has two clothing racks for hanging, two compartments for sweaters, etc., two shelvves and two drawers.  40" l., 19" w., 78" h.  American, c.1967 $895.00

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Great modern design on this pair of chests and corner unit made by the American Stanley Furniture Company. The chests each have 3 long center drawers with metal pulls.  The center drawers are flanked by three drawers on each side, with checker board rosewood veneers.  The corner unit has three drawers with metal pulls.  This is a very sharp and very unique furniture grouping that would work

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Chippendale style small chest of drawers made by the Lane Furniture Co.  This nicely proportioned chest has beautiful inlaid borders on the drawer fronts and top, brass pulls and brass handles on each side of the chest.  30" l., 18" w., 27" h.  American, mid 20th c.  $450.00

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Beautiful details on this six drawer chest with inlaid drawer fronts, brass pulls, feet and accents.  56" l., 19 1/2" w., 33 1/2" h.  American, c.1960 SOLD

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Favorite song heard on the road this week.....beautifully haunting voice reminiscent of Siouxie and This Mortal Coil/ Cocteau Twins.

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New work by Oli, this piece is rich in images as well as verbage.  Amongst the group of pets, we find a "Pucciesque" deer, a silver metallic rabbit and a wallpaper printed squirrel.  We also find lots of keen insights and observations from the animals.  44" l., 30" w.  2012  $1,850.00

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Exceptional pair of Neoclassical style, ebonized and gilted, tall, metal jardiniere.  These planters take their inspiration from ancient Roman braziers (fire containers). 42" h., 20" diam.  French, first half 20th c.  $1,250.00

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"Walking Woman" is the second piece from Bergman's The Silence.  This moment captures Gunnel Lindblom once again.  Here she is seen in profile against the backdrop of an active streetscape.  27 3/4" l., 20 3/4"w.  2010 SOLD

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As the title indicates, this work shows a mirror reflection. The actress is the beautiful and icy Monica Vitti. Her doubled image is interesting since it shows two very different portraits of the same individual. This doubling is as uncanny as it is haunting... 27 3/4" l., 20 3/4" h. framed  2010 SOLD

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"Glint" is inspired by a split second of film. The movie is Bergman's The Silence. This moment features the back of a woman sitting in a cafe. This anonymous figure belongs to Gunnel Lindblom. She is surrounded by men and sits applying her make-up. The glint of her cameo sparks the scene with a flash of light. This is literally one-twenty-fourth of a second in the film.  27 3/4" l., 20

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"The Pledge" features Monica Vitti, with her magnetic screen presence from the film "L'avventura". The male has his back turned. She appears in a gesture that suggests an oath.  27 3/4" l., 20 3/4"h. framed.  2010 $895.00

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"Bust & Scratch" is a play on words with the title and the picture. Bust is  a homonym  for a head-and-shoulders statue as well as an idiom for damage. One's a noun, the other's a verb. The scratch is just that, in this case a scratch in the celluloid. It just happened to be there at the moment the classical bust is being depicted. It's literally there for a split second. If you blink,

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"The Diver" is a discrete moment from L'avventura, an Italian film from the early sixties.  It shows the moment of a diver plunging into the sea. It is depicted in the film from an elevated point of view, as we can see the balding head of an observer. However, Olexander drew this from another perspective; from a forced, lower vantage point. In effect, there are two conflicting

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From Truffaut's  "400 Blows"  36" x 60".  2011  SOLD

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A timely posting on this Ukrainian Christmas eve.... Olexander is a Canadian artist of Ukrainian descent.  His Ukrainian heritage has had a strong influence in both his life and his art.  Olexander's work has often mirrored social realism and Ukrainian and Eastern European history.  Currently, European film stills of the sixties are his main source of inspiration.  Olexander's medium of choice

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Mid-century chest of drawers by American of Martinsville.  This chest has had some 1970's updates from it's original 1950's state.  These include a paint job and the addition of large round casters where the original tapered legs would have been.  The updates feel pretty fresh today....40 year later.  American, 1950's/ 70's SOLD

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Companion piece to the A.of M. piece listed earlier.  This cabinet has 3 louvered drawers and the doors open to reveal 3 additional drawers and 2 shelves.  60"l.,  18 1/2" w., 25" h. SOLD

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Extremely fine quality, campaign style, tall chest of drawers by Widdicomb with beautiful tone, graining and finish.  This is the companion piece to the previously listed chest.  Also available are a matching pair of side tables and a beautiful king size bed and frame.  Chest measures 40" l., 21" w., 44" h.  American, mid 20th c.  SOLD

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Great ornate statement piece, this large gilt mirror will add a nice punch to any room.  46" h., 32" w.  American, 2nd half 20th c. SOLD

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One of the nicest Chinoiserie Cabinets we have had, this piece is ebonized and hand painted, with a gold leaf, lit interior and glass shelves with plate rails.  55" l., 80" h., 14" w.  American, mid 20th c.  $2,400.00

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Casually chic pair of very unusual bamboo table lamps with original bamboo shades.  These lamps give off a wonderfully warm light.  30"h.  American, mid 20th c.  $250.00 for the pair

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Extremely fine quality, campaign style chest of drawers by Widdicomb with beautiful tone, graining and finish.  70" l., 21 1/2" h., 32" h.  American, mid 20th c. SOLD

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Very cool, very chic, mirrored-top, chrome console table.  American, c.1970 SOLD

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Sensational pair of high gloss, black lacquered armchairs in the manner of James Mont, by Century Furniture Company. They have traditional Asian elements with brass accents. Seats are upholstered in a faux leopard. Seat height is 17 inches.  American, mid 20th c. SOLD

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Square wooden base with brass trim on this large lamp that casts a very warm light.  43" h. American, c.1960's $150.00

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Great modern lines and hardware on this cabinet by Founders.  Four doors on top open to one center section and two side sections; each with two shelves.  Bottom has four drawers.  38 1/2" l., 19" w., 55" h.  American, c.1960's $975.00

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Smart little tailored bench with newer upholstery by Drexel.  53" l., 20" w., 30"h.  American, mid 20th c.  SOLD

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Impressive, long, neo-classical style credenza by Henredon. 83" l., 19 1/2 " w., 33" h.  American, mid 20th c.  SOLD

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Mahogany bookcase with carved Greek key design in a contrasting stain.  43"l.,  13"w.,  58"h.  American, c.1910 SOLD

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This great looking metal lantern was designed to fit over the "Fraser Fir" votive (as shown).  6 1/2" h.  New, SOLD

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Wonderful nostalgic and child like images mix with lots of Oli's poetic ramblings in this mixed media work on canvas.  Metallic paints on the very colorful patchwork background add an additional layer of richness to this piece.  44" l.,  30" w.  Canadian, 2011 SOLD

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New mixed media on canvas by Oli.  36" x 36"  Canadian, 2011  $1,850.00

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Lightly scented pillar candles with notes of Merlot or Chardonnay.  3"x 3" 3"x 5" and 3"x 7"  $9.50-$16.50

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Hand-etched hurricanes/ vases in an assortment of patterns.  10 1/2" h., 7"w.  New, $74.50 each

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I was just getting into the Christmas groove and listening to one of my favorite performances of the Messiah with Kathleen Battle. Surfing on line, I found this performance of hers, with the Boy's Choir of Harlem. Pretty magical!

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Beautiful walnut and burled walnut two tiered console table with faux bamboo legs, by Baker Furniture.  American, mid 20th c. 54"l., 141/2"w., 28"h. SOLD

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New work by Britt Randle; Britt, inspired by daily walks in the city,  produces richly textured, mixed media, abstract urban landscapes.  These works are composed from layers of text, grapics and personal drawings, layered, painted,  glazed, then carved to reveal the "history of the pieces".  This piece is 53"l. x 41"w. Canadian, 2011.  SOLD

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New work by Britt; mixed media on board from his "Blue" series.  49"l.,  37"w.  Canadian, 2011 $2,300.00

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Classically elegant, cream porcelain artichoke sculptures.  Available in two sizes, 10 1/2" h. and 14" h.  SOLD

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Porcelain trays with lattice designs.  Available in a variety of designs and colors.  8"l., 6 1/2"w. SOLD

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Charcoal on paper depicting a pivotal scene from an Italian film of the early sixties "Fists in Pocket".  28 l., 20 1/2" h.  framed.  Canadian, 2011 $895.00

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Very elegant lines, proportions and hardware on this finely crafted mid-century chest of drawers.  64"l., 20"w., 32"h.  American, c.1950's SOLD

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Beautiful Neo-Classical style table and chairs by Drexel Furniture.  Table is a round table which measures 44" in diameter and 30" high.  It has 3 leaves, each of which measure 12".  Total length with all leaves in is 80".  There are six chairs, 4 side chairs and 2 arm chairs, which have been newly reupholstered in a cream cotton velvet.  Each chair has an antiqued brass medallion on

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Great new scents for winter and the holidays.  Burn time is 50 hours +  $29.95

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Clean lines, nice manageable size, and interesting hardware on this sideboard which is the companion piece for the Drexel table and chairs.  52"l., 21"w., 33"h.  American, c.1959 SOLD

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 Hand-made, wooden, decoupage serving tray with a vibrant amaryllis design.  Other sizes and styles available.  20"l., 14"w.  New, $44.95

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Very smart Drexel Chinoiserie Cabinets with cerused oak doors and pagoda pulls. Each cabinet is 36"l., 12"w., 34"h. American, c.1950 SOLD

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 During the month of December 10% of the profits from every sale at Michael Thomas, whether it is a candle, a piece of furniture, or a painting, will be donated to the Children's Aid Society of Northumberland County.  The Children’s Aid Society of Northumberland is a not for profit organization that has been serving this community since 1895. They offer a broad range of services including child

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This year's Christmas window was conceived with our charity of the season, The Children's Aid Society, in mind.  I wanted a window that would be playful and colorful.  I started with the material this time as inspiration.  I bought yards and yards of red and green felt, not sure exactly where I was going with it.  Felt has a nice, nostalgiac feel, kid-like simplicity and warmth to it.  I

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Just finished designing and installing the Michael Thomas Christmas window for 2011.  I thought I would share some windows from "Christmases past" before posting.  2008 was the first Christmas here, and the idea was pretty simple; a tranquil winter scene with a forest of birch trees.  The tricky part of this installation was getting all those trees hung nicely.  2009 was one of my favorite

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Very classic lines and nice managable size on this mahogany secretaire with beveled glass doors.  46"l., 17"w., 73"h. American, mid 20th c. $995.00

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More music from the road.....I heard this song on my road trip this week.  It had been so long since I last heard it, I had forgotten how much I love it.  It is a beautiful song about one of the best cities in the world.   The music starts 2 minutes into the video.

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New styles have just arrived in our classic hand-hooked wool pillows with cotton velvet backs.  These pillows are designed in Vermont and are available in a variety of new styles including "First Mate", "Ski", "Sleeping Dogs" 18"x18" and "Chris-Craft" 14"x20"  New,$79.00 each

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"The Embrace" is a charcoal drawing on paper whose source is a still from a 1964 French film entitled  "Le Peau douce" (The Soft Skin) by Truffaut.  The film deals with infidelity, conflict and ultimately revenge.  A pivotal moment is captured in this piece by Olexander.  It is an attempt at reconciliation between the main character Pierre Lachenay, a successful writer and director of a literary

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We are pleased to now be representing Olexander Wlasenko.  Olexander is a Canadian artist of Ukrainian descent.  His Ukrainian heritage has had a strong influence in both his life and his art.  Olexander's work has often mirrored social realism and Ukrainian and Eastern European history.  Currently, European film stills of the sixties are his main source of inspiration.  Olexander's medium of

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 Check out our full line of Tokyo Milk products including parfum, shea butter triple milled soaps, body lotions and bubble bath.  Tokyo Milk has been featured in Women's Wear Daily, Vogue, Bazaar and is one of Oprah's Picks.  $10.00 -$30.00

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Simpatico products including candles, bath products and perfumes.  Simpatico products are made with all natural, hand blended ingredients and come in a broad range of sophisticated scents. $9.95 - $27.95

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 From top;  "Blue #4", mixed media on board, 53"h., 41"w. SOLD Untitled, mixed media on board, 53"h., 41"w.  $2,900.00  "Water # 2", mixed media on board, 53"h., 41"w., SOLD

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