At The Auction

I worked an auction yesterday!  

Lots of fun and interesting stuff from an estate including an extensive art collection, tons of furniture and

a 2000 Mercedes E320.  Even though it was in an un-airconditioned barn

at the local fairgrounds, with a heat index of 100 degrees, we all managed  to survive.  Although, we did look

much less fresh at the end of the day than when we started. ha.

I did bring a small box of items home that were left for the trash.

I can always use nicely shaped baskets for my business.  I collect

vintage glass Christmas ornaments and canning jars. 

The ornaments are in a little yellow-ware planter.  And I liked the three

little milk glass plates with the fleur de lis cutout edges.

But my favorite was an 11x14 still life that was complete with glass

and frame.  It had just come apart and needed to be cleaned and reassembled.

So today I gave it all a good polishing and put it back together.

A search online told me that it's a reproduction of the

Robert Chailloux's painting, 

Still Life With Strawberries And A Brown Jug.

Too bad it's not the original oil on wood, which is worth $7000. 

But for free, I think I'll enjoy this little piece just fine! 

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