I worked an auction yesterday! Look what came home with me!
If you know me even a little bit, you'd know that I had to have it,
right? haha. Marian Griginski passed away earlier this year
at the age of 93. She lived in a neighboring town and was known
for her hand painted china and some pieces have ended up
in museums. She taught china painting for years and it's easy
to see that she loved her work as well as being a master
at her craft. How fun to own one of her pieces...and not
just any piece, but one she had kept for herself
and was auctioned as part of her estate.
I also got a beautiful stack of dessert plates
that belonged to her. I'll share those soon.
♥
Wow, that is really eye popping indeed
ReplyDeleteShe sure knew how to do it at her feed
And yeah, could ave guessed you'd want that
Does that make me a smart cat?
#1
DeleteWhat fun
What a gorgeous piece, and so much history and so close to home....
DeleteSorry I wrote on the heals of Pat's comment, it was the only way your comment form will allow me to type anything ?!
Apologies Pat !
~Jo
Pat, you've always been a smart cat
Deleteknowing where it's all at!
But this wasn't a hard one to know
as I do love a little bird show! haha.
And Jo, Pat won't mind a bit.
The more the merrier and it will be a hit.
But be prepared to comment in rhyme
since he does it all the time! haha
A rhyme is fine
DeleteI'll try it next time...
:)
haha yeah, this one gave my brain a break
DeleteWas easy with no double take
Blogger has been doing that a time or two
Not allowing a comment that is new
Try as you might
No rhyme in sight lol
Yes, I can see why you wanted it, too. It's a beautiful piece and it has your colors.
ReplyDeleteYes, it does! I'll have to find a nice place to display it tomorrow.
DeleteA lovely paint job, but it looks like the chicks are about to fall out of the nest.
ReplyDeleteJust tilt your head to the left. :)
DeleteNo! I blame the photographer for holding the camera at an angle!
DeleteDon't get dizzy looking, then!
DeleteThat is really lovely. Quite vibrant in color.
ReplyDeleteYes...so pretty....she sure was talented!
DeleteA very nice find ~ you have a talent for acquiring beautiful treasures . . . . :)
ReplyDeleteIsn't it pretty? So me. :)
DeleteEddie - Well, she acquired me didn't she?
DeleteYes very pretty Betsy . . . so you indeed! . . :)
DeleteHi Keith . . . . what an acquisition!! Betsy likes antiques . . . .. rofl
Touche Eddie!
DeleteI love how it's delicate and solid at the same time - if that makes any sense. Such a sweet image and how wonderful you acquired it from a local artist. I will have to look her up. It was meant to be!
ReplyDeleteYes, a very fun find and perfect for my little house. I only found one item of hers on ebay that had already sold. It was a little doll tea set, each piece hand painted with animals, etc. So sweet.
DeleteAw, I remember my Mom having a dear, little painted tea set. I will have to ask her about it.
DeletePerfect little platter for your turkey day celebration! I'm sure you'll find an appropriate place for it too! I love finding any kind of "original" hand-made items..... especially if the person making it lived close by and had gained notoriety while making it! Superb find indeed!! ENJOY!!
ReplyDeleteAbsolutely! ...and I agree..it means more than something mass produced. I have a bunch of easels for platters I've collected from the auction trash....I'll have to pull one out and find a good spot for it.
DeleteThat one certainly calls out your name! And knowing the story of it makes it even better!
ReplyDeleteyeah, I was happy to know a little bit about it...makes it all the more fun!
DeleteWhat a beautiful perfect piece to add to your collection. That looks made for you. Wonderful to have it land somewhere that it will be well loved and appreciated. Score! all around. 93 is a great run at this life. Good for her!
ReplyDeleteYes, 93 is a wonder age to get to.....what a nice long life!
DeletePerfect for you!
ReplyDeleteAbsolutely! ha.
DeleteScore!!!!!
ReplyDeleteWhat a rush to actually have such a lovely piece of artwork!
Isn't that fun!? :)
DeleteHi Betsy - stunning and how lovely you were able to get some of her work to treasure for the future .. cheers Hilary
ReplyDeleteYes, I agree...I didn't know her...or of her until the auction but it was fun hearing about her and getting this piece.
DeleteVery nice!
ReplyDeleteAre you going to put on a plate stand?
I used to collect plates, and hang them...I have taken most down...except at the cottage...
Have a great week...
Cheers!
Linda :o)
Beautiful. Well not difficult for someone that loves birdies to enjoy this plate :-) glad you found it! :-)
ReplyDeleteI am so jealous! This lovely plate would definitely make it to my kitchen wall. Lucky lucky you.
ReplyDeleteThis is very special. I have not seen anything quite like this in many years.
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