Mark Tym

5"x7" glass backing is intact, and exhibits a wonderful and sought after chemical stained patina due to the wet collodion early photographic process. Seen here rotated 90 degrees to landscape format. Presence of holding pins points to 1880 (or so) onwards, as opposed to the earlier hinged, side-swinging format.

Pre-Columbian, Colombia, Quimbaya culture, circa 500-1500 a.d. A pottery slab figure modeled in clay, characterized by a flat, rectangular head and a simplified, stylized seated body. Left arm reattached, otherwise intact. The pierced septum retains its ornament nosing which is rare, most likely a gold and copper alloy. Perforations runs along the upper edge of the head, with additional holes at the ears and across the torso, likely intended for the attachment of ornaments or perishable adornments - feathers are often suggested. Slab figures are associated with the Quimbaya region and often linked to funerary contexts, where they may have been included in tomb assemblages alongside ceramic vessels and metalwork.

Soviet realist Ukrainian artwork by painter Aleksandr Vasilievich Mahukov of his wife in a red headscarf "Young Tamara".

Earthy, pastel colours, muted yet contemplative expression of the sitter, with nice colour differentiation in skin tone. A tender, personal portrait executed in a traditional painterly soviet realist style. Aged craquelure, modestly sized, unframed oil on masonite, approximately 30 x 35 cm. 1960, Luhansk region, Ukrainian SSR. Information in marker on verso, as well as provenance information sticker.

Lacquered wood with mirrrored glass inserts. Some handling paint wear. Usually part of the pair of Sariputta and Moggallana in Burmese artwork, Sariputta was traditionally seated on the Buddha’s right. Several other examples of this posture exist. Most likely late 19th century Burma.

Complete pre- VE Day newspaper from The Evening Star, Sunday Morning Edition. Washington D.C.

Cartoon of Stalin, Badoglio, Victor Emmanuel. Headline and lead article describe the controversial bombing of Monte Cassino during the Italian Campaign in the final days of WW2.

Victory in Japan Day issue of The Maple Leaf, a Canadian military newspaper for troops overseas during World War Two.

Beautiful book. Yellowing and wear commensurate with age. Illustrations are immaculate. Binding is not in the best condition however, could use some preservation.

1920 version of the Rubaiyat with traditional illustrations by Abanindranath Tagore, oirginal 1859 translation by Fitzgerald. In fair condition, with colour illustrations. Aged - some leaves missing.

Revelations by members of the Arts and Letters Club with rare illustrations from the Club's archives. First Edition 1995, paperback in overall good condition.

This painting on wood of the Transfiguration is estimated to the late 1890's - early 1900's according to provenance. Byzantine/eastern European tradition, with fine brush detail and variety of colour. Handmade personal devotional piece, with wear commensurate with age.

Idyllic village interior scene. Pastel blues and pinks with dark red and brown, . Geometric composition and framing. Blocky, gestural brushstrokes, with finer detail in figures. Oil on thin board, approx. 10" x 12".

Soviet era prepatory study. Oil on canvas, tear in upper left corner. Pretty sunflower graphic painting on verso.

French 18thc land ownership agreement, in wood frame. Stamp of Tours at top of document.