{"title":"Design Finds","description":"\u003cp\u003eDesign finds that have artistic value and\/or historical meaning.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eI have been selling and shipping fragile items for over 25 years so you may shop with confidence knowing that your purchase will be be shipped insured with care.  Large, fragile items will require shipping quotes from our carriers and may take longer for delivery to facilitate special handling.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"inuit-serpentine-stone-sculpture","title":"Inuit Serpentine Stone Sculpture","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA stunning kneeling figure holding a seal. It is sculpted from a beautiful, serpentine green stone with striking black veins throughout the stone. By important artist, Adamie Alariaq (1930-1990) who was a Cape Dorset Canadian Inuit sculptor of Eskimo art.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMeasures approximately 13\" high x 6\" wide. Signed on bottom: ADAMEE. Identification IGLOO sticker attached to bottom that reads: Canada - Eskimo Art. 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It is handcrafted and painted, molded in cat form with decorative fierce facial features and Chinese characters.  The back is decorated with a beast of burden and surrounding the piece are differing armaments of battle. On the reverse is a crouching Tiger.  The hole in the cat's ear was used to fill the piece with warm water during cold winter months for comfort. During the hot summer months, the user filled the piece with cool water for ease of sleeping. Hand-painted with the Chinese character for good fortune between the eyebrows.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe piece has marks of the Museum of the American China Trade and American Heritage Museum Collection, an association first created in 1964.  The American Heritage (AH) Museum Collection s\u003cspan\u003epecialized in reproductions of antiques and decorative Items.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDr. H. A. Crosby Forbes founded the Museum of the American China Trade and opened its doors in 1964. Forbes attended Harvard University for his undergraduate and graduate studies, and taught for a time at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. Most importantly, he was inspired by the Forbes family history—with a total of eleven family members engaged in the American China Trade between 1789–1891—to pursue a long and successful career as a curator of Asian export art. He is the author of the book, Chinese Export Silver, which was published by the Museum of the American China Trade in 1975. Dr. Forbes also spent over two decades as curator of the Peabody Essex Museum, in Salem, Massachusetts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn 1984 the Museum of the American China Trade became the Captain Robert Bennet Forbes House, and is now called the Forbes House Museum.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Captain Robert Bennet Forbes House, also known as the R. B. 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Hand-thrown, over 13\" diameter, with the primitive, tactile edge that defines 1930s California art pottery. Incised underneath \"Adele Wayland SF.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"font-semibold\" data-streamdown=\"strong\"\u003eWhy this matters:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eAdele Caillaud Wayland studied at the California School of Fine Arts in the 1920s–30s, exhibited with SF Women Artists (1929–38) and at the 1939 Golden Gate International Exposition, and sold portrait busts through Gump's San Francisco. She maintained studios in San Francisco and on the Russian River — the same milieu as Marguerite Wildenhain's Pond Farm.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWayland is listed in Edan Hughes\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eArtists in California 1786–1940\u003c\/em\u003e, Falk\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eWho Was Who in American Art\u003c\/em\u003e, and Davenport's Art Reference — the same references used for Wildenhain and Glen Lukens.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"font-semibold\" data-streamdown=\"strong\"\u003eScale \u0026amp; condition:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eMeasures over 13\" diameter x approx 1.5\" high. Several rough areas to the rim are in the making, adding to the hand-crafted character. No repairs. Found in Sebastopol, California.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-streamdown=\"strong\" class=\"font-semibold\"\u003eMarket context for collectors:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eLarge California studio bowls by Wildenhain (Pond Farm) regularly bring $900–$2,160 at auction for 12–15\" forms, and exceptional Glen Lukens bowls (18¾\" dia, c.1940) have sold for $4,410. Peer California woman potter Laura Andreson's 13–13½\" bowls from the 1930s–40s have hammered $250–$313 at Rago, with later glazed examples $688–$1,098. Wayland is considerably scarcer at market, making this a rare opportunity for a documented pre-war California woman ceramist.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA fine, decorative example of American art pottery — perfect as a centerpiece charger, wall hanging, or for the California modern collection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"mt-6 mb-2 font-semibold text-2xl\" data-streamdown=\"heading-2\"\u003eMarked: Adele Wayland SF (incised) Provenance: private California collection, purchased Sebastopol, CA\u003c\/h2\u003e","brand":"Designs \u0026 Finds by Alice","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":31998410063954,"sku":"Wayland","price":1200.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0054\/6013\/1955\/products\/best.jpg?v=1583002976"},{"product_id":"tonala-mexican-folk-art-hand-painted-pottery-charger","title":"Tonala Mexican Folk Art Hand Painted Pottery Charger","description":"\u003cp\u003eMassive Mexican Tonala, Jalisco vintage hand painted burnished folk art polychrome pottery charger. North America, Mexico, c. early to mid 20th century, with beautiful and graceful artwork with desert motif including a stylized deer surrounded by two sun faces and floral designs. This charger is beautifully decorated.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTonala has long been recognized as a center for ceramics in Mexico. Tonalá boasts deep ties to the artisan tradition, as the history of pottery there dates back to pre-Hispanic times.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe artwork and the large size of this charger makes it a very special piece! The charger shows some age and a wonderful patina. Very good vintage condition. Light wear, surface scratches, and minor abrasions throughout, mostly around rim edge. No chips, cracks, or breaks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e Measures approximately 21” in diameter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eReady to hang with built-in wire hanger or it can be placed on a table and used as a centerpiece; protective felt on the bottom.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Designs \u0026 Finds by Alice","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":32552026538066,"sku":"","price":1100.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0054\/6013\/1955\/products\/TonalaCharger6.jpg?v=1591716023"},{"product_id":"rare-black-porcelain-royal-dux-jaroslav-jezek-stylized-cat","title":"Rare Black Porcelain Royal Dux Jaroslav Jezek Stylized Cat","description":"\u003cp\u003eBeautiful stylized sitting black cat, designed in the 1960s by Jaroslav Ježek (1923-2002), the leading sculptor of the prestigious Royal Dux factory. His original and unmistakable style is known as \"Brussels style\", because at the 1958 Expo in Brussels, Jaroslav Ježek received two very prestigious awards: the gold medal for porcelain sculpture and the Grand Prix for the porcelain coffee service. His Brussels style represented Czechoslovak design on a global scale.  He designed a series of porcelain stylized modernist animals.  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eApproximately 7.5 inches tall\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExcellent condition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMarked with the numbers 680 1 29. and the distinctive mark of the raised triangle of pink clay and stamped in blue ink triangle with D, Royal Dux Bohemia, \"Hand Painted, Made in Czechoslovakia\" around the triangle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFree U.S. shipping.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Designs \u0026 Finds by Alice","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":32562514526290,"sku":"","price":150.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0054\/6013\/1955\/products\/20200610_1632462.png?v=1591892743"},{"product_id":"vintage-kosta-boda-frutteria-series-hand-blown-vase-by-gunnel-sahlin","title":"Vintage Kosta Boda Frutteria Series Hand-Blown Vase by Gunnel Sahlin","description":"\u003cp\u003eRare form, green speckled hand-blown art glass vase from the “Frutteria” line.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEtched signature at underside, numbered 49325, designed by Gunnel Sahlin.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGunnel Sahlin (1954-) is one of the well-known representatives of the illustrious contemporary Swedish glass design.  She designed art glass for Kosta-Boda, one of Sweden’s most prestigious glass companies, for 22 years.  From 1999-2004 she was a Professor of Ceramics and Glass at The National College of Art, Craft and Design, Stockholm. 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Bitossi \u0026amp; Figli catalogue that describes this line called “Orange Grove” as being large-scale pieces in textured orange with lemon yellow tops.  Handcrafted sometime between 1958 and 1965.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eMarked: 5463 Italy\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eMeasures 8.5” tall\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eVery good condition with some wear; see photos.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eA descendant from a long, long line of Tuscan ceramic manufacturers, Guido Bitossi established his own ceramic craft works near Florence, in Montelupo, in 1921. Originally named Manifattura Ceramica Cav. 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In addition to historical and biographical information, Frost provides detailed information on authentic tiles, helping collectors steer clear of the many reproductions on the market. 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New switch installed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eLocal pickup only (Houston, Texas area). No shipping.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eIn April of 1971, Glenn Richardson (1930-2018)  began work at Haeger Potteries in what was their 100th year in business. He worked at first with long time designer Eric Olsen who was planning to retire within the year, and eventually became the chief designer for Haeger Potteries and Royal Haeger Lamp Company. He would hold that position for 22 years.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e“The Haeger Sculpture Collection understands the art of expression …..each sculpture is a statement of style that will perfectly accent a room’s personality” ….The Royal Haeger Catalogue\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe company started as a Dundee, Illinois brickyard along the Fox River in 1852, using clay from the riverbank. David H. 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During the 1950s, Hickman, no longer employed by Haeger Potteries, contributed designs to the company as a freelancer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eHaeger pieces have become collectible in recent years.  The original Haeger Potteries Plant is found in the Dundee Township Historic District. Haeger also had a plant in Macomb, Illinois.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eAlexandra Haeger Estes, great granddaughter of founder David Haeger, became president of the company in 1979.  She announced on April 6, 2016 Haeger Potteries anticipated ceasing operations in May 2016, after 145 years in business.  REF: Wikipedia\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003ePRESS RELEASE (2016)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eAfter more than 100 years in business, Haeger Potteries will cease its manufacturing operations in East Dundee, Illinois. We anticipate ending our operations on or about the end of May 2016. According to Alexandra Haeger Estes, President of Haeger Potteries, \"in this, our 145th Anniversary year, this is the most difficult decision we have faced. The ongoing recession has reduced our customer base and foreign competition has decimated our artware and decorative accessory business. Gift shops and independent furniture stores are almost non-existent, and the larger stores that have survived are purchasing goods from abroad. The reality is that we are finding it more and more difficult to compete in a market with significant wage pressure, increased regulation and generally rising costs.\" Haeger Potteries has operated as a family-owned American business, for 4 generations, since its founding in 1871 and has been proud to have been a part of East Dundee for 145 years. \"Haeger has an enormous connection to this community and is grateful for its ongoing support. 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His solid, deep-blue, four-meter-long ship has become part of modern glass history. His creations include Château, one of the best-selling ranges of handmade glasses over the years. REF: Kosta Boda\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eMeasures approximately 11.5\" Tall, 4\" base, 3.5\" diameter\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Designs \u0026 Finds by Alice","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":39494225199186,"sku":"","price":195.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0054\/6013\/1955\/products\/PhotoRoom-20210720_1208241.png?v=1626804402"},{"product_id":"studio-art-glass-vase-by-master-glass-blower-jesus-garcia-1","title":"Studio Art Glass Vessel by Master Glass Blower Jesus Garcia","description":"\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThis beautiful, hand blown art glass vessel is from Garcia’s Los Angeles glass studio, Antonio-Garcia. 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His father, Teodoro Garcia is a well-respected master of glass blowing in the fine tradition of craftsmen that Mexico has to offer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eAt the age of 12, Jesus began working with his father in the glass factories and it was not soon after that his father blessed him as master glass blower at the young age of 17.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eUpon coming to the United States in 1980 Jesus went to work for two very well-established factories in Southern California. In 1994 Jesus branched out on his own to design and produce a line of handblown glass wares. He named the business \"Antonio-Garcia Studio\". In 2005 Jesus became incorporated and changed the name to \"AG Glass Studio, Inc.\".\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eAll the glasswork in the AG Glass Studio line are handblown by Jesus himself. He does not use any type of molds or crack-off torches to expedite the work, therefore they are all handblown from start to finish. Because of the handcrafted process each piece has its own individual character and may vary slightly from one to another. The level of expertise, however, is evident in the fine quality and general consistency of all his work.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe AG Glass line encompasses a wide range of glassblowing techniques and includes such items as bowls, vases, perfume vials and paper weights. His work can be found at numerous galleries and shops throughout the United States.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eWhen Founder and Designer Cisco Pinedo decided to incorporate lighting design into his business, he partnered with California-based glass artist Jesus Garcia to create one-of-a-kind jug lamps, sconces, chandeliers, and pendant light fixtures. 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