Sunday, June 5, 2011

Latest Finds


I went to an estate sale a few days ago and left there with a couple of decorative items.  The first item I picked up, was this faded tin tray:


I'm not sure why this chippy tray caught my attention but I just couldn't help myself especially since the price was right.  On the back of the tray, it has that Mary Ryan hand painted it and made it alcohol resistant.  I guess knowing that it's alcohol resistant is an important piece of information . .  . maybe?


After holding it for barely a minute, the lady working the estate sale asked if I wanted her to put it behind the counter for me while I look around some more and I agreed.  I then spotted this hanging on the wall:


But the painting isn't what caught my eye . . . it was what accented the piece and attached it to the wall:




Beautiful . . . is it not?  



I spy beautiful brushstrokes . . .


 When I returned home and turned the painting over, I discovered some writing on the back:


I'm not sure what to say about the back of this painting, but I certainly love what is on the front and the beautiful frame that surrounds it.





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