Globe Pendant Light

This modern light fixture has a white glass globe center which is surrounded by an enamelled metal half globe shade.  It is quite large and would add a nice contemporary hit to a home or office.  21" diam.  22" h.  American, c. 1970  SOLD

Pair of Wheat Sheaf Tables

Pair of classic sheaf of wheat tables in gilded metal with silver accents.  Matching pairs of these tables are hard to come by and this is an unusual pair in terms of the design as well as the combination of finishes.  Each table, 20" h., 24" diam.  Italian, c. 1950's  SOLD

Wheat Sheaf Table

Made iconic by Coco Chanel (as seen in her Rue Cambon apartment above), the wheat sheaf table has remained a decorating classic.  This table is a beautiful example with a nicely toned gold finish, a substantial, well-crafted bundle of wheat and a thick rope tie.  24" h., 30" diam.  Italian, c. 1950's  SOLD

"Drexel Furniture Co." Desk and Chair

Elegant desk and chair with Chinoiserie and French influences by Drexel.  The three drawer ebonized and paint decorated desk is finished on all sides, so it can be floated.  The top has three inset and gold embossed black leather panels and burl walnut veneer.  Each of the legs has decorative patinated brass mounts.  The cane back chair has an upholstered seat cushion which is currently being reupholstered in a charcoal linen fabric.  Desk, 53" l., 28" w., 30" h.  American, 2nd half 20th c.  $1,150.00 for the set

Toni Hamel; "The Branding"

The Branding examines the ideology of consumerism and looks at how we are molded from an early age to be good consumers.  Graphite, watercolor on paper.  Framed 29" h., 21" l.  SOLD

Toni Hamel; "The Resettlement"

The Resettlement explores the subject of immigration and the baggage we carry and difficulties we face when we reloctate.  The people on the shore symbolize those who help with the process along the way.  Once again, this piece has strong autobiographical roots.  Graphite, thread on paper.  Framed, 35 1/2 l., 29 1/2" h. SOLD 

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