Outstanding Unger Brothers

This pair of elegantly understated sterling silver candlesticks are by the renown American silver manufactory of Unger Brothers, established in New Jersey in the 1872. The firm was famed in the late 1800s and early 1900s for its exquisite sterling, ranging from elaborate repousse art nouveau pieces to more classic designs. 

Underneath is the Unger Brothers intertwined "U" and "B," a mark used until 1919.  Now over a century old, these handsome candle holders need just a bit of polishing to bring back their gleaming beauty.

Just Ducky!

This delightful duck decanter is attributed to the firm of Karl Palda.  Founded in 1888 in Nový Bor, Bohemia, the firm is famous for its high quality and unique Art Deco glassware produced prior to WWII.   During this period, Czech glass was renown for its brilliant colors and creative design.

This quirky quacker has a bottle body formed of deep warm orange glass, with its stylized wings serving as handles.  The head is realistically modeled from brass.

Inside the head is stamped "Czechoslovakia."

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Stunning Still Life

This prime example of mid-century modern painting is a subtly stylized still life by Jean Richard (1914 - 1984).

Born Ryszard Onyszkiewicz in Lwow, Poland, Jean Richard first studied at the Warsaw Academy of Fine Arts, later moving to Paris to continue his studies at the École des Beaux-Arts. Following the Second World War, he traveled throughout Europe, painting landscapes, portraits, and still lifes. This international painter has a Texas connection, as in 1962 he moved to Dallas where he established a studio, taught, and painted. He would later move to Lubbock before relocating to Oregon.   His paintings are found in collections worldwide and he received multiple awards.  

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