- Three Barber's Porcelain Occupational
Three Barber's Porcelain Occupational Shaving Mugs
Early 20th Century
comprising an example identified R. W. Chappell in gilt lettering and depicting two barbers in their shop; an example identified Edmond Grenier with a barber's chair; and one identified D. Williams depicting barber's tools.
underside of Chappell mug marked D & Co., underside of Williams mug signed J. Ritter in gilt.
Height of largest 3 7/8 inches.
U.S. Federal Census returns from 1910 through 1930 record an Edmund Grenier (1881-1935) working as a barber in Herkimer, New York. Grenier was born to French-Canadian immigrants and married Josephine Blancett before 1910, and the couple had three children together.
Massachusetts City Directories also list an Edmond Grenier (circa 1883-1956), variably recorded as Armand Grenier, working as a barber in Fall River during the 1920s and 1920s. Also of French-Canadian descent, Grenier wed Rose Beauregard on October 24, 1904, and they had at least three children together.
Property from the Collection of James Carpenter, Montague, New Jersey
- ARBE ABSTRACT BOY IN BLUE PORTRAIT PAINTING
ARBE ABSTRACT BOY IN BLUE PORTRAIT PAINTING California, Armenia, Russia,b.1958Titled "Prince of Hope," depicts a young boy dressed in blue and gold playing an instrument. Berberyan had his first exhibition at the age of twelve with his works going on an international tour. He went on to study at the University of Art and Design in Yerevan, Armenia and upon graduating pursued a fine art career. Includes a certificate of authenticity signed by Barry Chappell.
- ANTONIO HUALLPA PERUVIAN LANDSCAPE PAINTING
ANTONIO HUALLPA PERUVIAN LANDSCAPE PAINTING Peru,b.1942Impressionist depiction of an open field with clusters of trees and vivid green grass dotted with yellow flowers. Includes a certificate of authenticity signed by Barry Chappell
- ROBERT CROFUT GOLD MINERS PAINTING Massachusetts,b.1951Untitled
ROBERT CROFUT GOLD MINERS PAINTING Massachusetts,b.1951Untitled work depicting gold miners sifting their pans beside a long metal chute. Includes a certificate of authenticity signed by Barry Chappell
- OLEG ZHIVETIN ABSTRACT WOMAN PORTRAIT
OLEG ZHIVETIN ABSTRACT WOMAN PORTRAIT PAINTING California,b.1964Untitled work depicting an ethereal being being comprised of red, yellow, blue, and green hues. Zhivetin studied at the Surikov Art Institute in Moscow before heading to the United states where he had his first one-man museum exhibition at the Mission San Juan Capistrano Museum in California. The painting includes a certificate of authenticity signed by Barry Chappell.
- YAMIN YOUNG ABSTRACT DANCER SILKSCREEN
YAMIN YOUNG ABSTRACT DANCER SILKSCREEN PRINT China,b.1959Titled "New York," depicts a partially nude cabaret style dancer in the center of galloping horses. The work is original and not a re strike, includes a certificate of authenticity signed by Barry Chappell.
- OLEG ZHIVETIN ABSTRACT ANGEL PAINTING
OLEG ZHIVETIN ABSTRACT ANGEL PAINTING California, Russia,b.1964Abstract depiction of an angel flying past the head of a woman comprised of yellow, red, green, and blue hues. Zhivetin studied at the Surikov Art Institute in Moscow before heading to the United states where he had his first one-man museum exhibition at the Mission San Juan Capistrano Museum in California. The painting includes a certificate of authenticity signed by Barry Chappell.
- YAMIN YOUNG NUDE WOMAN SILKSCREEN PRINT
YAMIN YOUNG NUDE WOMAN SILKSCREEN PRINT China,b.1959Titled "Japan," depicts a leaping nude woman covered by blue patterned fabric while cranes fly by. The work is original and not a re strike, includes a certificate of authenticity signed by Barry Chappell.
- RAPHAEL ABECASSIS MOUNT SINAI ABSTRACT
RAPHAEL ABECASSIS MOUNT SINAI ABSTRACT PAINTING Israel, Morocco,b.1953Abstract titled "Mount Sinai," depicts Moses standing at the top of Mount Sinai raising the Ten Commandments above his head while figures cheer from the bottom. Includes a certificate of authenticity signed by Barry Chappell.
- MICHAEL JOSEPH BARACK OBAMA PORTRAIT
MICHAEL JOSEPH BARACK OBAMA PORTRAIT PAINTING California, Washington, Connecticut,b.1945Titled "Our 44th President," depicts Barack Obama grinning in front of the American flag. Joseph served in the United States Army during the Vietnam War, working as a cartographic draftsman. Upon leaving the military, he studied at the University of Washington in Seattle and later exhibited at the Festival of the Arts in Laguna Beach, California amongst others. The painting includes a certificate of authenticity from Barry Chappell's Fine Art Showcase.
- BILL CHAPPELL (1919-2010) WESTERN CAMP
BILL CHAPPELL (1919-2010) WESTERN CAMP PAINTINGFramed oil on canvas painting, "Camp," signed lower right Bill Chappell (Colorado, Texas, 1919-2010), titled at back stretcher, sight: approx 8.25"h, 11.25"w, overall: approx 14"h, 17"w, 2.75lbs **Provenance: From the Estate of University of Texas Professor, Scholar and Poet, Miguel Gonzalez-Gerth (1926-2017)**
- BILL CHAPPELL (1919-2010) BUFFALO HUNT
BILL CHAPPELL (1919-2010) BUFFALO HUNT PAINTINGFramed oil on board painting, "Buffalo Hunt, Eastern Colorado" signed lower left Bill Chappell (Colorado, Texas, 1919-2010), dated 1976 and titled verso, sight: approx 4.5"h, 6.5"w, overall: approx 12.5"h, 14.5"w, 1.75lbs **Provenance: From the Estate of University of Texas Professor, Scholar and Poet, Miguel Gonzalez-Gerth (1926-2017)**