These baskets I purchased from the artist and he signed them in pencil when I purchased them in Mississippi. They are in excellent condition. The signature on the square one has faded more than the rectangle one but is still visible.
Mr. Clark was invited to come to the White House to display his talent and is revered as one of the finest southern folk art artist. He learned his craft in Mississippi and cut the oak slats himself.
The vase was in my grandmother's curio cabinet until 1973 when she passed. The vase then came to my father and then to me. It has been a favorite object - protected from damage, chipping or cracking. To my knowledge it has never undergone repair. There are 5 snow geese in flight on the front and 4 snow geese on the back. The handles are decorative with moriage detailing. I do presently have the item up for aution on ebay, I apologize, I've never sold on ebay or used this appraisal service so I'm not sure how to create the link.
The item number on ebay is 260636920926
I have 4 mint condition german hunting steins with silver engraved lids. They are limited edition and very detailed. A 1979 stein titled "Gemsenjagd-Sammlerkrug" depicting a chamois hunt, a 1979 titled "Fasanengagd im Mittelalter-Sammlerkrug" depicting a pheasant hunt in the middle ages, a 1980 titled "Hirschjagd-Sammlerkrug" depicting a deer hunt, and another 1980 titled "Keilerjagd-Sammlerkrug" depicting a wild bore hunt. Made by Franklin Porzellan.
I believe I,ve matched the signature to pin-up artist Ted Withers. There is a plate on the frame that reads, "Made in Hollywood for motion pictures Ray Mercer and company"
