Works of art across a variety of media, carefully curated, collected and enjoyed over several decades.
My mom, Rhoda Kriesel, has recently moved into a living space that can no longer accommodate the extensive collection of art she has amassed over many years.
I have taken all of these pieces into my care, and am now offering them for sale with the proceeds going to pay her medical bills.
Each piece is listed on this site as a product, with images, descriptions, dimensions, and details about the artists and purchases as they are available.
All items are being sold as-is and all sales are final. Listed prices are asking prices, but are pretty firm.
All pieces are located in Evanston, IL. Local pick up or local/regional delivery is preferred. Domestic (U.S.) shipping can be provided for some items at an additional cost. Fulfillment options are displayed in the purchase process for each item.
Framed Artwork
"El Mana" variable etching framed in birdseye maple by artist Paula Barragan (https://paulabarragan.com). Numbered 25/35. Measures 12" x 12".
Purchase price $400. Asking $200.
"Furias" variable etching framed in birdseye maple by artist Paula Barragan (https://paulabarragan.com). Numbered 19/35. Measures 12" x 12".
Purchase price $400. Asking $200.
"Autumn Reflections II" signed photograph by artist Ken Smith (https://www.kensmithgallery.com) in black metal frame. Measures 16 1/4" x 12".
Purchase price $200, asking $100.
Multimedia montage by artist Mitch Glassman (https://www.mitchglassmanart.com) in black frame. Measures 15 1/2" x 18 1/4".
Purchase price $295. Asking $100.
Original photograph by artist/photographer Bill Kurtis, CBS news anchor and judge of NPR's "Wait, Wait, … Don't Tell Me!" (https://www.kurtis.com/bill-kurtis). Signed, numbered 8/95, and includes a Certificate of Authenticity. Measures 20" x 16 1/2".
Purchase price $95. Asking $100
Painting "Positive Energy" by artist Dominic Toming Cheng in light wood frame. Signed on the back. Measures 21" x 17".
Purchase price $225, asking $100.
Monotype "Future Relics" by artist Stephanie Nadolski (https://msac.org/directory/artists/stephanie-nadolski) in pewter color metal frame.Measures 16" x12".
Purchase price $125. Asking $100.
Mixed media, acrylic on canvas by artist Virginia Schaffer Block (https://studiomontclair.org/directory/#!biz/id/58c44a0d07ac801913f39efa/StatementCV). Measures 12" x 16".
Purchase price $975. Asking $500.
Portal Series #6 Special Commission by artist Virginia Shaffer Block (https://studiomontclair.org/directory/#!biz/id/58c44a0d07ac801913f39efa/StatementCV). Certificate of Authenticity available.
Medium: Work on paper. Acrylic paint, acrylic medium with resin sand, acrylic modeling paste, powdered metallic pigments, embossed paper, "Eco Africa Savanah" paper, and wooden discs on 300 lb arches rag paper with four deckled edges. The paper is backed with heavy canvas scrim and epoxy resin and then mounted on a wooden stretcher frame. Measures 30" x 40" with irregular edges.
Purchase price $2,900. Asking $1,500.
Sculpture
Papier-mâché sculpture treated for outdoor installation with circle and abstract etched patterns.
Measures 7" x 14". Purchased from British artist in Bath, UK for $900.
Asking $300.
Unique, heavy, tall triangular crystal owl, single circular engraving in back panel appears as two eyes from the front angle. Signed by the artist Yan Zoritchak, a glass artist from Slovakia, for Val Saint Lambert, Delft, Netherlands. Vintage 1980s. 3.75” w x 8” h.
Heidelburg miniature brown ceramic owl with hand painted white face and chest feathers. Measures 1”w x 1.25” h x 0.75” d
Small owl figurine made from a bronze alloy. Vintage 1987. Measures 1.5”w x 3”h x 1.25”d
Owl figure carved into stone, with raw/rough edge on one side. By Glenn Heath. Heavy. Vintage 1992. Measures 5.25”w x 2.25”d x 5”h
Ceramic grey horned owl with etched tail. Vintage 1993. Measures 4.25”w x 2.25”d x 6.75”h
Grey owl candle, handmade by Stone Candles in Oakland, CA. Measures 2.25”w x 2.25”d x 3.5”h
Bronze owl by Clarence Porter Cameron, “The Owlman” from Madison, WI. Made in 1998. Very heavy despite its size. Copper colored eyes. #25 of limited edition. Vintage 1980’s. Measures 1.5”w x 1.75”d x 4.5”h
Dark blue and turquoise cloisonne pear with gold background. Turquoise color inside. Comes with small black lacquered stand. From Beijing. Measures 2.75”w x 2.75”d x 4.25”h without stand, 5”h with stand.
Owls & Small Figures
Hand-carved walrus ivory owl by Archie Slwooko. Given Department of Interior personal exemption. Purchased from Eagle Spirit Gallery in Ketichan, Alaska. Measures 3”w x 3”h x 1.5”d.
Small owl carved from brown/grey stone. Measures 1”w x 1”h x 1.25”d
Miniature owl figurine, silver tone. Not sure of the material. Measures 0.5”w x 1.25”h x 1” d.
Blonde marble owl head figure. Bought in Mexico City, 1975. Measures 3.5”w x 3”d x 2.75”h.
Black ceramic owl figure by Spanish sculptor Jose Torres Guardia (https://torresguardia.com/index.php), signed by the artist. Hollowed out eyes, painted with grey eyes, wings, tail, toenails. Purchased in Paris in 1989. Measures 2”w x 2.5”d x 4”h
Lladro Spain (https://www.lladro.com) is the famous producer of ceramic figurines. This owl was designed by the sculptor Antonio Ballester. Ceramic with green eyes, bronze toenails, light brown wings, textured carving. Vintage 1980. Measures 4”w x 5.5”d x 7”h
Deep red, black and gold cloisonne vase with black lacquered stand. From Beijing. Measures 2.5”w x 2.5”d x 5.25”h without stand, 6”h with stand.
Lacquered wood egg-shaped box, with bird and flowers on gold background. Black inside. From India, 1988. Measures 2.75”w x 3.5”l x 2”h.
Hand carved wooden brown feathered owl, sitting on a log - all one piece by W. Powell. Measures 4”w x 4”h x 2”d.
Small, hollow ceramic owl with carved/textured wings and face. Made in Japan, vintage 1996. Measures 1”w x 1”h x 1.5”d
Small carved stone box (marble?) with black stone lid. Lid fits into the carved out opening in the box and has an owl carved into the top. From Puerto Rico. Heavy for its size. Measures 2”w x 3.25”l x 1.25”h.
Tall, lightweight owl figure made from lightweight stone mixed with crushed seashells. Carved face, wings, claws and feather textures. Measures 3”w x 3”d x 7.5”h
Rusty brown carved stone owl figure. Heavy. Created by unknown artist working in the Amboseli National Park near Mt. Kilimanjaro in Kenya, circa 1998. Measures 2.5”w x 2.5”d x 5”h
Soapstone Seal from Alaska. Carved by Joan Assic circa 1978. Measures 2”w x 4”d x 4”h
Small white cloisonne apple with blue and green flowers/leaves and gold detail. Inside is a cobalt blue color. From Beijing. Measures 1.75”w x 1.75”d x 2”h