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Curiosities

This curated selection of curiosities covers the material culture not covered by other collections. These pieces are interesting because they are rare and have been treasured for a long time and speak to our place in history. You will find a broad assortment of functional and decorative objects from antiquity to early 20th century. Hopeful you will be surprised and amused. 

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  • Figurative Study, Oil on Canvas

    Antique & Art Exchange
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    A Mid Century Figurative study of 2 people seated next to each other, signed B. Krell.

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  • Figurative Abstract of a Horse

    Antique & Art Exchange
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    A Mid Century oil on canvas of a fallen horse, by Krell.

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  • Painting of a Waterfall, China 1900

    Antique & Art Exchange
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    An early 20th Century Chinese painting of a waterfall, circa 1900, signed on the lower right side.

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  • Abstract, American Circa 1950

    Antique & Art Exchange
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    An abstract painting by H. Krell, post war scholar, artist and teacher in San Francisco and the bay area, circa 1950.

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  • Vintage Watercolor of Flowers, China

    Antique & Art Exchange
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    A Chinese watercolor of trees

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  • Mountain Scene, American Circa 1950

    Antique & Art Exchange
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    A landscape of a mountain behind a field of yellow by influential artist and scholar Krell circa 1950.

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  • Bridge in Blue, American Circa 1950

    Antique & Art Exchange
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    Large and brilliant study of a coastal arch bridge in blues by Krell, circa 1950.

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  • Still Life, American Circa 1950

    Antique & Art Exchange
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    A still life of jars and pots in browns and yellows, by B. Krell (signed upper right) wife of influential artist and scholar Krell circa 1950.

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  • City Scape, American Circa 1950 Was $2500

    Antique & Art Exchange
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    City scape painting by influential artist and scholar Krell circa 1950. Was $2500

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  • Watercolor of a Forest Scene by Meyer Straus, American 19th Century

    Antique & Art Exchange
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    A late 19th Century American watercolor of a forrest scene signed Meyer Straus (1831-1905).

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  • Vintage Abstract Watercolor, American Circa 1940

    Antique & Art Exchange
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    A Vintage abstract watercolor signed on the back B. Krell, circa 1940 American.

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  • Oil on Board of Mary Magdalene and Jesus

    Antique & Art Exchange
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    An early 18th Century oil on board of Mary Magdalene holding Jesus.

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  • Seascape, Oil on Board

    Antique & Art Exchange
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    A Vintage oil on board of Seascape signed Claire Lisa.

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  • Reverse Glass Painting, China Republic Period

    Antique & Art Exchange
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    A Chinese reverese glass painting of two women and a child, Republic Period circa 1920

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  • Naive Oil Painting of Don Quixote

    Antique & Art Exchange
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    A naive painting based on the Don Quixote character made famous by Cervantes

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  • Painting on Fabric, India

    Antique & Art Exchange
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    A Vintage Indian painting on fabric.

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  • Vintage Watercolor of a Man, Circa 20th Century

    Antique & Art Exchange
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    A Vintage watercolor of a kneeling man from the rear, circa 20th Century

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