Toni Hamel

Michael Thomas is pleased to present paintings and drawings by Toni Hamel.  Toni was born and raised in Italy and received her BFA there from the Academy of Fine Arts in Lecce.  She describes her work as "an illustrated commentary on human frailties".  Utilizing symbolism, irony and satire, she chooses visual elements on the basis of their ability to function as a support structure for the particular message she needs to convey.  She invites the viewer to dig deeper than the surface of things to ultimately get to the embedded truth.  This approach also allows for the viewer to infer personal alternative meanings, thus expanding the scope of her original intention even further.

David Brown; "A Thin Wash of Morning Rain"

David Brown; A Thin Wash of Morning Rain.  Encaustic on birch panel.  48" h., 30" w.  SOLD

David Brown; "Bustling Spirit Awakens"

David Brown; Bustling Spirit Awakens.  Encaustic on birch panel.  60" l., 36" h.

David Brown; "Bigger Secrets"

David Brown; Bigger Secrets.  Encaustic on birch panel.  40" x 40" framed.

David Brown

Michael Thomas is pleased to present encaustic paintings by David Brown.  David Brown is a Canadian artist who lives and works in Toronto.  In his latest series of paintings, David continues to explore the limits of the encaustic medium while balancing non-representational image and abstract space.  David's lyrical and constructivist approach contrasts delicate line work and hard edge geometric forms against graceful, gestural brushwork.  David works in successive layers of applied, scraped off and covered over wax in a potentially endless process of revision and discovery.  David's color palette places cheery pastels over cool greys, warm earth tones and lamp blacks to establish a hierarchical relationship between fore an aft.  Urban culture is a dominant theme in these pieces with a hint of childlike playfulness peeking through the layers.

  

"Paul McCobb" Planner Group Table

This table was designed by Paul McCobb and produced by the Winchendon Furniture Co. of Massachusetts.  It was part of a line called the "Planner Group" which revolutionized the modern furniture industry by introducing modular furniture to America.  The table is ebonized with a nicely bevelled top and tapered legs.  It is perfect as either a cocktail or side table.  32" square, 20" h.  American, c. 1950  SOLD

"Lawrence Peabody" Arm Chairs

Fine set of four modern arm chairs designed by Lawrence Peabody.  These very sculptural chairs have nicely carved arms and backs, and upholstered seats.  American, c. 1950's  SOLD

"Davis Cabinet Co." Chest of Drawers

This very well constructed, solid walnut chest of drawers has a really sharp look and it has loads of storage space.  In addition to the eight visible drawers, the center door opens to reveal four more.  It has handsome wood pulls with brass accents and is in excellent vintage condition.  66" l., 21" w., 34" h.  American, c. 1960 SOLD

Blonde Mahogany Console Table

Clean-lined, modern, two-tiered blonde mahogany console table.  This piece is very well crafted, and while fairly simple in design, it has details that give it a sophisticated feel.  66" l., 20" w., 30" h.  American, c. 1950's  SOLD

"F. A. I. P." Pair of Abstract Lamps

Rock Star!  These lamps are outrageous, but if you have the courage and creativity, they would make a big statement in any room.  They would look fantastic in a very stark modern interior where they would be a focal point and allowed to "shine".  They were designed by the Fine Arts in Plaster Company of New York in the fifties.  They have painted plaster bases and retain their original and unique fiberglass shades.  36" h., 17" l., 14" w.  American, c. 1950's  SOLD

"James Mont" Style Coffee Table

Sleek, James Mont style, Asian Modern coffee table with a black, high gloss piano finish.  49" l., 20" w., 17" h.  American, c. 1950's  SOLD

Lucite Zig-Zag Table

Nice modern zig-zag form on this very versatile little lucite side table.  15" l., 12" w., 16" h.  American, c. 1970  SOLD