I recently bought this zither at a pawn shop for 20 dollars. On the first fret it's imprinted "K. Schamal Praha Prac" . It has 34 strings. From snippets of information on the web, I have found that "K. Schamal" made instruments in the late 1800s. There is also a banjo zither made by K. Schamal in the metropolitan museum.

Shiny metal tray with a one-inch wide floral filigree border.  The corners are edged at 45 degrees.  There is a thin ribbon-like inlay around the bottom inside panel of the tray.  There is a rectangular pattern in the center with four finial squares on the edges of the rectangular inlay.  There is a semi-circular engraving on the sides of the rectangular inlay.  There is branch-like detail extending through the semi-circular engravings detailed with circles at the ends of the branches. 

The tray is in good condition with slight tarnishing and very slight surface abrasions from use.  There are no dents or major tarnishing. 

Sandra Kuck - La Belle museum quality signed & numbered print

It's for sale - please let me know what your offer is.

“La Belle” by Sandra Kuck

This fine museum quality reproduction has been printed on 100% Cotton. Published in June 1990, in a limited edition of 1500 individually signed and numbered prints.

This print is number 772 of the 1500. It is signed by Sandra Kuck.

Comes with a Certificate of Authenticity from Vermont Franklin Fine Arts.

Image size: 13x16

Frame size: 21 ½” wide x 24 ½” high

Comes framed and matted. The print and matting are in as perfect condition as you can get. The wood frame is nice, but has a bit of wear in a couple places.

Sandra Kuck creates artwork with graceful Victorian themes, full of tender human interaction. Her mastery of Victorian subjects has earned her a wide following among discriminating collectors. Ms. Kuck’s original oil paintings sell for thousands of dollars each, and many of her solt-out limited addition prints now bring impressive prices on the secondary market (like this one).

“A quiet perfectionist” might be the best description for Sandra Kuck. Working from her studio in Boca Raton, Florida, Ms. Kuck has devoted herself to her art for the past 25 years.

Born in Liverpool, Ohio. Attended University of California, Los Angeles and Arts Students League, New York City. Six-time award winner, Artist of the Year, Association of Limited Edition Dealers (unprecedented in the 92 year history of limited editions).

Pencil signed limited edition screenprint of a reclining woman by noted listed artist Tadashi Asoma, edition of 190 (this is number 32). Wide gold metal frame with linen mat. As framed, 45" x 41.25". Sight measures 33 1/2" x 28 1/2".

I've done a fair amount of research on this piece, but haven't been able to find another of the limited edition screenprints, so I'm not sure what it's valued at. From what I can tell from what I've found, it's worth in the thousands - I'm just not sure how many thousand. Anybody know? This is up for sale also, so if you're interested, please let me know.

The art itself appears to be in great condition. You may want to reframe it.

Tadashi Asoma Bio

Tadashi Asoma was born in Japan in 1923 and received his education at Saitama Teachers College, Urawa, the Bijitsu Gakko, Tokyo; Grand Chaurniere, Paris and the Art Students League, NY in 1956. He first exhibited in the United States in 1961 at the Japan Society in New York and San Francisco, and was so intrigued with contemporary American art that he decided to settle in the United States. Thereafter the fusion of tricultural influences became apparent in his work, however, strong recollections of his Japanese heritage remain in his images.

With an insatiable curiosity for color, Asoma's current work, reveals a remarkably adept portrayal of the changes of the seasons. His sudden bursts of pure, brilliant color printed with splendid differences of touch and tone, exemplify well his natural originality. His radiantly conceived landscape images, with their lightly feathered textures, translate admirably to the glory and jubilant majesty of nature.

Asoma has participated in one man and group exhibitions around the world, including New York, San Francisco, Tokyo, Switzerland and Germany. His work is included in many public and corporate collections, among them:

Andrew Dickson White Museum

Nelson Museum

San Diego Museum of Art

The Foundry School Museum

Tokyo Central Museum, Tokyo

American Express Atlantic Richfield

Ginza Matsuya, Tokyo

IBM Corporation

Marriott Corporation

Port Washington Public Library

Via http://www.globalgallery.com/knowledgecenter/artist_biography/tadashi+a…

Transient natural experience is the true subject of Tadashi Asoma: changing seasons, shimmering reflections in a pond as the afternoon fades, a sudden shower or cascade of falling leaves. Luminous yet subtle landscape paintings and graphics reveal the fusion of three cultural influences, reflecting places Asoma has lived and worked.

Born in Japan, Asoma was awarded a Japanese Government scholarship to study in Paris in 1956, four years after his first exhibition in Tokyo. The Impressionists' romance with color and Post-Impressionists use of pattern, design and graphic abstraction profoundly influenced the artist, whose palette is distinctly Impressionistic. Three years later during a visit to the U.S., Asoma became intrigued with both the abstract and graphic quality of American contemporary art and decided to settle in the U.S. permanently with his family.

Although the French and American influences are evident in his work, Asoma's style is rooted in his Japanese heritage with the asymmetry, partial abstraction and cropped perspective of a larger landscape recalling the Ukiyo-e woodblock printmakers. Drawing on his considerable aesthetic sensibilities, Asoma masterfully renders the ephemerality of nature, accenting the earth's fragile balance.

Well known to collectors of contemporary art, Asoma has had 23 one-person exhibits at the David Findlay Galleries in New York (the first in 1965), extensive exhibits in the U.S., Europe and Japan and is included in prominent corporate collections including American Express, Atlantic Richfield, IBM, The Marriott Corporation and Toshiba America.

Tewlve tea cups and saucers along with tea pot , creamer, and sugar bowl from Italy.

Bedroom set with headboard, two side tables, vanity, & 8 drawer dresser.  Dark stain, unsure of wood.  Fair condition.  Headboard has been reappolstered.  Tagged as 1940's collection.  Wedding present to grandma - one owner.