“Fishing Shacks” by Evald “Al” Albrektson (1919 – 2022), a Rhode Island Artist of Note, in a periodic venture beyond his Watercolorist focus created this Oil-on-Canvas Board with an Impressionist look at a traditional subject, reflecting an artistic sense that it is the “constant dance between detail and impression that makes Albrektson’s paintings so engaging.” Evald “Al” Albrektson was born in Sweden and came to the U.S. when he was three with his family settling in Rhode Island. He attended Rhode Island School of Design where he received his B.F.A. After serving in WWII, he worked as an Executive Art Director with an Advertising Agency in Providence and eventually opened his own business, the Alberktson Studio. He retired in 1990 and began teaching at various art schools in Rhode Island and Massachusetts. This 10” x 13” Image Size Oil Painting was probably done in line with his identification with the Massachusetts North Shore Arts Association and the Rockport Art Association. The painting of “Fishing Shacks” is identified in verso and dated ’04; it is Signed “Albrektson” in the lower right of the painting. The Painting appears to be in Excellent Original Condition with some Minor Wear to the Frame (14” x 17”). An Appealing Look at Coastal New England.

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Early Turned Wooden Chopping Bowl from New England, circa Early 1800s. Early Woodenware of this nature is often referred to as “turner’s ware”, simply because these pieces were hand-turned on a lathe. If fact, a close examination of this bowl indicates the lines made from the turning lathe. As you look further into the bowl, you can see “chopping” marks from use of the bowl, and then, typically, at the bottom after extensive use, the turning lines and the chopping marks blend into a worn piece of wood. Invariably, the rims of these bowls are “out of round” both as a consequence of the turning process and age. This Chopping Bowl displays all of those characteristics. No cracks and no repairs; All Original. It measures 13” in diameter at the top, a somewhat oval 3”+ flat exterior bottom, and an approximate height of 4”. Chopping Bowl were a Basic Utilitarian Item of Early New England and a Classic Item of Collecting.

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Early Dove-Tailed Gun Box with an Assortment of Gunning Tools, circa Mid-Late 1800s. This Gun Box was originally found in Maine with an Exterior covered in Mildew. That mildew was cleaned off without damaging the early age of the original exterior finish, which appears to be a very old red paint. The Basic Construction involves large dove-tails for joints and small nail supports. The Gunning items on the inside have not been touched from their “as found” condition. They include an early three-piece wooden cleaning rod, a shot gun shell reloading tool, an empty holder for shot gun shells, an early leather shot pouch with a later wooden cap, and a copper powder flask. The Box measures 15” in length, 9” in width, and 3 ¾” in height. This Early Gun Box is an Excellent Accent for an early Sporting or Decoy Collection.

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Wonderfully Dove-Tailed Wall Box Made from Early Tiger Maple and Found in New England, Mid-1800s. This Wall Box is an Excellent Example of the work of a Fine Craftsman using the classic Hand Tools of the Period. The 4 Sides are Finely Dove-Tailed; particularly appealing are the early scribe lines from the marking gauges which measure the start of the dove-tail. The Center Board of the box is dowelled in place rather than nailed, leaving the sides clean. The Back Board displays a Simple Flowing Design with its Holding Hole. The Front Board is Slightly Canted, and the Bottom Edges are Accented with Bevel Molding. The Bottom Board is Held in Place with Early Wire Nails, typically used by cabinet makers of the Period. Measurements: 14” wide; 9 ½” back-to-front; 9 ½” back board. Original Untouched Natural Finish with Minimal Wear from Age and Use.

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Price $495 plus shipping