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Posted 1 year ago
AmberRose
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So after limited success on the treasure hunt lately I found my first Sascha Brastoff piece in the wild. I couldn't believe it and practically dragged a SA worker over to get it out of the case. S. Brastoff is really stylized, went through a number of phases including native American, Alaskan and the typical birds/fish/horses. He was popular in the 50s and 60s although he did work during WWII. I am a big fan of his eggs but only own one. The egg is the only piece I have ever bought on line and still feel the love for it.
Sascha Brastoff and a gift from V, what a day!
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This is lovely AmberRose, you have taught me a new one to look for on my! treasures hunts!....:-)
They are tough to track inky! Elusive...
Thank you Mani for the love;0)
wow :) i love this Amberrose very pretty:)
Thanks Sean! Been really dry at the thrifts so this was a surprise.
Hello Amberrose , i know what you mean about the thrifts being dry i just had the same thing going on yesterday:) but i do love your awesomes finds:) , i did find some vintage wooden candlesticks made in sweden yesterday and thats all i found:) love your new finds :)
This is really the only thing I have found in a couple of weeks. I wonder if everyone has stopped donating so the can have garage sales?
Hey Amber thanks for posting the mark. I'd not seenone before just his signature. he did some fabulous stuff!
In a fit of Sascha love I bid on a new egg this morning...no go.
V, I have a book on him too. Maybe I'll post some pics. I haven't found a piece of his in the wild so I was excited.
Scandinavia I have a package I need to get to you. Work insane so keep missing the post office!
So your new one is a 'bird of paradise'? It reminds me of the Australian Lyre bird took. Did he do a whole series on birds?
I've seen the really camp ballet dancers and harlequins which I think are really cool.
Check out this photo of him:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/41929062@N04/6148061967/
..... and then there's this one too!
http://www.flickr.com/photos/41929062@N04/6148061829/in/photostream/
I will post some other good shots. Probably not tonight as kiddos and hubby are needy (hee hee)
I love the Brastoff piece! I have the horse piece posted. It always get compliments from visitors who stop by!
Season's Greetings to you and Yours, Amber!