ART & HOME

201 Aquarelle by Julie Ressler

Souvenir du Symposium des Arts Decoratifs, Alliance Française de Chicago, 2007: Porcelaine de Bernardaud et fleurs fabuleuses de Green, Inc.
Ms. Ressler’s philosophy is that: “If there are positive luminous images then our thoughts are refreshed.” She is known to have a joyous palette. The paintings here are of extraordinary flower arrangements in combination with the evanescent beauty of Bernadaud porcelain pieces, as experienced at the elegant luncheon for the Symposium des Arts Decoratifs. There were gasps at the sheer magnificence of the room, with one table more exquisite than the next! The beauty from that afternoon is commemorated by these gorgeous artworks.
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202 Aquarelle by Julie Ressler

Souvenir du Symposium des Arts Decoratifs, Alliance Française de Chicago, 2007: Porcelaine de Bernardaud et fleurs fabuleuses de Green, Inc.
Ms. Ressler’s philosophy is that: “If there are positive luminous images then our thoughts are refreshed.” She is known to have a joyous palette. The paintings here are of extraordinary flower arrangements in combination with the evanescent beauty of Bernadaud porcelain pieces, as experienced at the elegant luncheon for the Symposium des Arts Decoratifs. There were gasps at the sheer magnificence of the room, with one table more exquisite than the next! The beauty from that afternoon is commemorated by these gorgeous artworks.
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204 Antique Period Normandy Commode

This sensational fruitwood chest of drawers, c. 1820, was purchased in Normandy, France. Make note of the original brass with horses and other details.
Measuring 51” wide x 25” deep x 36 1/2” high, with a beautiful patina, this piece will be a stunning addition to the most elegant home!
Restrictions: Delivery not included.
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205 Pair of Armchairs, Louis XV Style

With their cabriole shapes and gilded frames, this pair of late 19th century
Louis XV-style fauteuils (armchairs) will enhance any interior. To complete the ensemble, there are gift certificates for two yards of Lelièvre Stark Fabric to be selected by winner, courtesy of Stark Fabric, and upholstery of the chairs from Mike Bell, Inc.
You’ll be sitting pretty!
Restrictions: Delivery not included.
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206 Underfoot: Wool Carpet by Stark

Stark specializes in custom designed carpet, fabric, furniture and wall-coverings.
This 100% wool, Stark carpet is a Rubans with Rubans border in blue and cream. Made in the United States of mechanical needlepoint construction, this handsome rug measures 5’11” x 4’11”, and will fit beautifully into almost any room in your home.
Restrictions: No returns, credits or exchanges. Delivery not included.
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207 Hand Painted Tole Tray

Popular in the 18th century, tole painting is the folk art of decorative painting on tin and wooden utensils, objects and furniture. This lovely, large hand painted tole tray is blue with a wine motif. It would work well as a tray, table, or wall decoration.
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208 Tea for Two and Tulips, Too

For a festive tête-à-tête, this Geneviève Lethu colorful breakfast set from the “L’amour est toujours du voyage” line includes two breakfast cups & saucers, two dessert plates, one teapot, one creamer, one sugar bowl and a bright L’Amour satin tablecloth, all in reference to Elsa Schiaparelli’s Surrealist work. While in a Romantic mood, complete your experience with a gift certificate from Urban Meadows for one floral arrangement delivered each month for one year to your home or office. The first arrangement is here for you to take with you. (Urban Meadows, a business unit of Thresholds Rehabilitation Industries, is a non-profit organization dedicated to providing vocational training to individuals in their recovery journey from mental illness.)
Restrictions: Floral delivery charges are additional and depend on your location in the metropolitan Chicago area.
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209 Home & Garden (Maison et Jardin)

The perfect home takes careful planning and consulting. You will get expert professional guidance with this gift certificate for eight hours of interior design work and consultations from L’Arte Décor. Then head outside to discuss the perfect placement of your 3 1/2” Donald Wyman flowering crabapple tree from Scott Byron & Co. Landscape Architects.
Restrictions: Call to make arrangements for consult and tree.
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210 Audubon Lithograph

Raised in Nantes until age 18 when he moved to America, John James Audubon attempted to paint and describe all the birds of America. His seminal Birds of America is a collection of 435 life-size prints. This original hand-colored lithograph (12”w x 15”h) by John James Audubon is from Birds of America, circa 1839. Plate 131, Titled “Cuvier’s Kinglet” is archivally framed in 1/2” Italian molding with French mat.
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211 Lalique Rogers Box

Recognized as one of the world’s greatest glass makers and jewelry designers of the Art Nouveau and Art Deco periods, René Jules Lalique was an imaginative and creative artist in all his work. This exquisite 5 1/4” box, also known as “Boîte Faisans et Cabochons” was originally created in 1926 by René Lalique. The lid of the box is hand stained with oxide to produce its lavender grey color. It deserves a place of honor.
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212 Curl Up & Read

Spend a cozy day in your den or bedroom, admiring this handcrafted throw (72” x 72”) made of antique textiles by Alliance Française de Chicago’s Pascale Remy. The hours will pass quickly while you read your copies of Deux Regards, a selection of poems from Alliance Française de Chicago’s Hervé de la Vauvre and his father and Larousse Paris: Monuments, Districts and Parisian Life.
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213 Picture This

For almost 100 years, Buccellati, a premier name in the jewelry business, has been hand crafting exquisite sterling for the table and the home. This sterling silver Buccellati frame, beautifully decorated with flowers and vines, will be a perfect fit for a very special 5” x 7” photo. Timeless and elegant, this frame is a magnificent treasure for your home.
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214 Cheers!

Waterford has been a maker of fine crystal for over two centuries. The Lismore pattern, named for County Waterford’s 12th Century Lismore Castle, is a long time favorite for those who appreciate distinctive elegance.
This set of 12 Waterford, “Lismore”, 12 ounce old fashioned glasses is the perfect addition to your crystal collection.
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215 Pierre Drevet Etching:
Louis Quinze, King of France, 1723

One of the most talented printmakers of his times, in 1696, at the age of 33, Drevet was named “graveur du roi”. He was well known for his engraved portraits of royalty.
The piece here is:
An etching of Louis XV, after the painting by Hyacinthe Rigaud.
675 x 495 mm; 26 5/8 x 19 1/2 inches
Provenance: From the Collection of Caroline Mathers
Reference: Le Blanc 27
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216 A Child’s Delight

This is a package befitting your very special princes or princesses. They will be royalty of the sidewalk as they pedal around in their very own convertible silver Mercedes Benz pedal car (for ages 3 – 5). Returning home, they will find time to play with the American Girl “Just Like You” Doll and to read from their very own Bookbucket of Favorite Children’s Hardcovers.
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217 Painting of Louis XIV Reproduction of H. Rigaud’s 18th Century Original

Artists in the court of Louis XIV had unlimited funds and great freedom, as long as their work glorified the king. Hyacinth Rigaud was the king’s official portrait painter, and this is a reproduction of his most famous painting of Louis XIV. It is considered an icon of world art. Approximately 50”w x 60”h.
Restrictions: Delivery not included.
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