If anyone can tell me about these artists or the paintings I would appreciate it.  Also if you know the artists history I would like to know that as well.  Any info you can give about these two paintings would be nice.  See the pictures.  I have not been able to determine who the artists are.

I have yet to find any info/history on this print. It is "The Lord's Prayer"  New York published by Currier & Ives, 115 Nassau St.  Copyright, 1876 by Currier & Ives, NY.  The dark wood frame appears to be original, not too sure about the back however. Front of frame has decorative style carvings around it. Was given to me as a gift, about 7 years ago. Any info on it's history and/or value would be very appreciated.

Painting of an elderly woman sitting on a chair knitting. and a young girl holding basket standing next to her. The woman has her feet rested on a block of wood, and her sewing baskets are on the floor near her. The young girl is dressed in a black and red dress with white sleeves, and she has a black hair band on her short blond hair. There is also a large brown bottle on top of what appears to be a counter top of sorts. The painting is signed on the lower left hand side. It reads: Anker 1875.  I believe the frame is original. On the back of the frame, it has brown paper covering it and there are markings:  Marad, Style # 317 E ,88E3  is the best I can make of it.

Both pictures appear to be made of either carved bamboo or wood.  Frames are  made of bamboo and appear to be originals. Not sure what black background is made of. Back of frames are cover with brown paper, and a label on the bottom left side with the following: D. H. HOLMES CO.,  LTD.  CUSTOM FRAMING  PHONE  524-6611 EXT. 462.  Also on the back of each pic are the numbers 20637 which is underlined and the number 3 beneath the line. They are written in pencil. Tha hanging hardware consist of two eye loops with wire connecting, to hang the pics.

Antique 1890's? rolltop cylinder desk.  Has two bottom drawers, a cabinet, a large drawer, a pull out desk top.  Obviously there was originally a hutch, bookcase or something on top.

This is a very old "Blue and White Oriental Cup" that's signed on the bottom. The cup has "Brown Iron Spots and a Crackling Surface" which helps identify this item as being at least several "Hundred" years old....