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I HAVE A WODDEN PICTURE OF A MAN AND A WOMAN SITTING UNDER A TREE. THE PICTURE WAS HAND CRAFTED BY MY UNCLE FROM WOOD HE USED MORE THAN 16 DIFFRENT TYPES OF WOODS TO CONSTRUCT THE PICTURE, WOODS FROM ALL OVER THE WORLD. HE COMPLTED THE PICTURE IN THE LATE 20S' TO EARLY 30S'. ANY IDEA OF HOW CAN HAVE THIS PICTURE APPRAISED! WHOM SHOULD I SEEK? I LIVE IN WASHINGTON STATE AND AM NOT SURE ABOUT THESE THINGS
Hi Timothy
Nice to hear from you.
I have heard this craft referred to Intarsia or Marquetry.
It was a very popular craft at one time many years ago.
I think it could also be called Folk Art.
I suggest you get in touch with a "Marquetry Society"
There is one included in the links below, and also some examples of marquetry pictures for sale.
Very interesting stuff.
http://search.msn.com/results.aspx?q=marquetry&FORM=QBRE
http://search.msn.com/results.aspx?q=marquetry&FORM=QBRE
http://search.rubylane.com/ni/collectibles?ss=marquetry&samedb=1&style=3&prevss=...
Good Luck
Eileen
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Expertise
I can answer most questions about the repairing and refinishing of all your old furniture items (the things we call antiques). I can also give you advice on what wood items to choose and what wood items to avoid at auctions, flea markets etc. I DO NOT give appraisals on antiques as this is not my field of expertise.
Experience
I have been repairing, refinishing and of course buying old furniture for the past 30 years. On any given weekend I can be found at auction sales or flea markets searching out a good buy. I have taken several courses in this area over the years, but I find "Hands On" learning to be the best teacher. I can help you avoid the pitfalls and problems of this wonderful rewarding craft.
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