I am not really one for garage sales. In fact I may stop by one every year or so. I'm not good at sifting through the stuff and finding something unique that I could use.
Last Saturday was different. My husband and I were driving around early morning and he stopped at a garage sale. I didn't even get out at first and then decided to just look around.
I didn't even get out at first and then decided to just look around.
I didn't find anything, but of course he did. It wasn't really organized and I don't do well with clutter. We were about to leave when my eye caught these two 8x10 framed pictures.
They were marvelous. Professionally framed and the print is on canvas! They are so me! Horse and hound! They sold them to me both for $5! I told my husband to pay the man
and I went home and hung them up!
This dog is just beautiful. Dalmatians and hounds were quite popular in paintings in the late Victorian and Edwardian era.
He goes very well with my vintage dog collection.
Here is an example of the crackling effect use by artists to give
the vintage effect that was very popular in the Edwardian era.
These pictures are of course not actually from that era, but reproductions done beautifully.
Excellent quality. The frames alone would be expensive.
I'm now encouraged to venture out and see what other treasures I
can find at garage sales.
I feel like I'm on the Antiques Road Show (one of my favorite shows)!
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Feathered Nest Friday
At least, this venture out paid off. They are both great buys and price.
ReplyDeleteUh-oh! You are sure to be hooked now. What beautiful framed prints. You got a steal on these two. Good luck with your future treasure hunts.
ReplyDeleteGreat price for those cool framed pictures.
ReplyDeleteLove them both, what super finds. I host a party called Inspire Me Tuesday and it goes live every Monday evening. I would love for you to link up any of your projects. www.astrollthrulife.net Hugs, Marty
ReplyDeleteWhat a find! Yes, the frames are worth much more than $5. I hardly ever go to yard sales at home, but love to stop at them when vacationing. Isn't that funny? I do however go to thrift stores and I especially love estate sales. Thanks for sharing with Share Your Cup.
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Jann
Very pretty. Thank you for joining Home Sweet Home.
ReplyDeleteSherry
You got a couple of beauties!!! And a wonderful buy! You are right... Antique Roadshow has nothing on you!
ReplyDeleteThanks so much for linking up last week. We've decided to feature this post as one of our faves in tomorrows crafty round up. Be sure to stop by, link up and grab the feature button!
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