Original mid-20th-century oil painting on linen canvas, circa 1950s–1960s, by German artist Rosemary Gärtner (born 1918), known for her series of traditional Tyrolean and Bavarian character studies. 

This piece presents an elderly regional character wearing a traditional hat with a feather and smoking a pipe. It is signed Gärtner in the lower left corner and retains a German &#34;Leinen&#34; canvas stamp on the reverse.

Housed in a decorative wooden frame with a gold finish revealing red bole underneath and an olive-green velvet inner liner. Includes a hanging wire on the back.

Measurements:
Outside frame: 15 3/4 inches high by 13 1/2 inches wide by 1 3/4 inches deep

Painting: 9 3/4 inches high by 7 5/8 inches wide
Dimensions:
OF 15 3/4&#34;H x 13 1/2&#34;W x 1 3/4&#34;D    Painting: 9 3/4&#34;H x 7 5/8&#34;W
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Framed oil painting of a Tyrolean man with a pipe by Rosemary Gärtner

1970s B. E. Eren Enamel-on-Copper Floral Plaque

Exceptional vintage plaque, a masterful example of Canadian artisan craft. Hand-created by the respected enamelist B. E. Eren, this piece showcases the technical precision and bold, evocative aesthetic characteristic of his work from the 1970s.

Construction: The enamel panel is meticulously mounted onto a substantial wooden base, creating a balanced, gallery-worthy presentation that offers both depth and structural elegance.

Dimensions: 10.5&#34; x 7.5&#34; x 0.5&#34;.

Era: Authentically sourced from the 1970s.

Dimensions:
10.5&#34;H x 7.5&#34;W x .5&#34;D
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Mid-Century Canadian Enamel-on-Copper Plaque, B. E. Eren Cherry Blossom Design

Original and authentic Mid-Century Modern kitchen or tabletop collection with this iconic vintage &#34;Double Barrel&#34; combination salt shaker and pepper mill. 

Designed by legendary Jens Quistgaard for Dansk Designs in the late 1950s/1960s, this piece (Model 824) perfectly blends sculptural Scandinavian minimalism with clever, dual-purpose utility.

Dimensions:Height: . 
3.75&#34; High
4.5&#34;  Wide including handles
Dimensions:
3 3/4&#34;H x 4.5&#34;W including handles/pegs
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Vintage Danish Modern Wooden Spice Grinder, Mid-Century Teak Pepper Mill with Removable Fill Pegs

Vintage wooden jewelry armoire with a floral needlepoint tapestry panel, velvet-lined interior, necklace hooks, ring slots, and a bottom drawer. 

Size: 14 7/8&#34;H x 6 1/4&#34;W x 5&#34;D

** NOTE: The magnetic closure on the main door is missing.

--Please note that the jewelry shown in photos is for scale only 
Dimensions:
14 7/8&#34;H x 6 1/4&#34;W x 5&#34;D
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Vintage wooden jewelry armoire with needlepoint tapestry panel

Vintage 1970s embossed copper trinket dish made in Canada with a maker&#39;s mark on the reverse. Shows an Art Nouveau woman portrait. Ideal for rings, small jewelry, or vanity use.

Size: 4 1/4&#34;L x 3 1/4&#34;W x 1/4&#34;D

Dimensions:
4 1/4&#34;L x 3 1/4&#34;W x .25&#34;D
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Vintage copper trinket dish with Art Nouveau woman portrait, Made in Canada - Note size

Large vintage wooden accordion wall rack with an expandable 10-peg design. 

Measurements:
Fully closed: 18&#34;H
Optimal display shape: 30.5&#34;W x 14.75&#34;H
Maximum stretch: 49.5&#34;W
Dimensions:
Fully closed: 18&#34;H Optimal display shape: 30.5&#34;W x 14.75&#34;H Maximum stretch: 49.5&#34;W
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Large vintage wooden accordion wall rack with 10 pegs. In good condition

Vintage oval ceramic pocket wall organizer featuring a burnt orange blossom design. Ideal for a vanity, entryway, or small storage use. Monogram on bottom. chips or cracks. 
Dimensions:
 5 7/8&#34;H x 4 1/4&#34;W x 3 1/4&#34;D
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Vintage oval ceramic pocket wall organizer with burnt orange blossom design. No chips or cracks.

Pair of vintage 1970s hand-carved wooden swan wall sculptures with honey wood tones and wing detailing, designed to mirror each other. 10 3/4&#34;H x 5 3/8&#34;W x 3/8&#34;D each.10 3/4&#34;H x 5 3/8&#34;W x 3/8&#34;D each
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Vintage hand-carved wooden swan wall art pair

Vintage 1970s handmade herbarium wall art from East Germany (GDR) with real preserved meadow flowers under glass in a wood frame with green pinstripe inlay and double oval matting. Retains original GDR export stamp and factory price tag on reverse, plus an artisan monogram on the matting. 
Size: 10 1/8&#34;L x 7 3/4&#34;W x 1/2&#34;D
Dimensions:
10 1/8&#34;L x 7 3/4&#34;W x 1/2&#34;D
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Vintage 1970s East German pressed flower frame botanical herbarium wall art

Vintage mid-century Himalayan Thadoba-style brass singing bowl with a lathe-spun thin rim and flat base. The interior has a warm golden tone with an incised center ring, the exterior has aged with a smoky silver-gray tarnish and natural verdigris. Structurally sound. 3.5&#34; diameter x 1 7/8&#34;H
Dimensions:
3.5&#34; Dia x 1 7/8&#34;H x  only 1/32&#34;thick
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Vintage Himalayan Thadoba-style brass singing bowl, 3.5&#34;

Vintage 1970s Aladdin vacuum bottle in a retro brown plaid pattern for hot or cold beverages, with an inner glass vacuum cylinder in good condition. 

7.25&#34;H x 4&#34;W, 425 ml capacity.
Dimensions:
7.25&#34;H x 4&#34;W, 425 ml capacity.
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Vintage 1970s Aladdin thermos with brown plaid pattern, 425 ml

Vintage 1970s Canadian enamel on copper owl plaque created by artist B.E. Eren, mounted on a solid wooden base. Shows fine natural crazing consistent with age. 6&#34;W x 7.5&#34;L x 0.5&#34;D.
Dimensions:
6&#34;W x 7.5&#34;L x 0.5&#34;D
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Vintage 1970s B.E. Eren Canadian enamel on copper owl plaque

Pair of vintage mid-century Japanese Siamese cat figurines with an orange and red lava drip glaze, stamped Japan on the base. 

NOTE: a tiny poppy seed-sized nick on one ear. Barely noticeable if at all. Shown in last photo.

7.5&#34;H x 3&#34;W x 2.25&#34;D.
Dimensions:
7.5&#34;H x 3&#34;W x 2.25&#34;D.
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Vintage mid-century Japanese Siamese cat figurines with red lava glaze, set of 2

Antique 1920s French mechanical metronome manufactured in Paris. Housed in a polished wooden obelisk case with the original brass front badge and international location markings. 
Stamped serial number 800,236 and Made in France on the underside. Winds and ticks back and forth.
Dimensions:
9&#34;H x 4 1/8&#34;W x 4 1/4&#34;D
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Antique 1920s French Maelzel mechanical metronome in wooden case

Vintage mid-century Chinese export porcelain cat teapot with a removable head, red starburst floral pattern, and gold trim.   NOTE: Tiny, barely noticeable chip on the left ear (shown in last photo). 6 1/2&#34;H x 6 1/2&#34;D x 3 7/8&#34;W.
Dimensions:
6 1/2&#34;H x 6 1/2&#34;D x 3 7/8&#34;W
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Vintage Chinese porcelain cat teapot with red floral and gold trim

Pair of vintage mid-century modern hand-carved solid wood female busts. 

Note: One bust has a natural age line in the wood along the back torso and base, not noticeable from the front (shown in photos). 8&#34; x 3 5/8&#34; x 2 1/2&#34; each.
Dimensions:
8&#34; x 3 5/8&#34; x 2 1/2&#34; each
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Vintage mid-century modern hand-carved wooden female bust sculptures, pair of 2

Vintage 1950s–1960s metal storage tin with a white background, red and pink peony floral design, and a deep red lid. Shows authentic vintage wear and patina around the rim. 

* Newer and vintage kitchen utensils included. 

6&#34;H x 5 3/16&#34;W.
Dimensions:
6&#34;H x 5 3/16&#34;W
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Vintage peony floral metal canister, mid-century farmhouse kitchen storage tin

Original 1989 Japanese-style orchid painting by Mitsugi Kikuchi (1933–2023). Created in Ottawa on a textured gold ground using the Tarashikomi technique. Presented in an ornate gilded gallery frame with scrollwork. Signed, dated, and titled on the reverse in English and Katakana with red artist stamps (hanko) and a vintage handwritten dedication.
Dimensions:
9&#34; Dia x 2&#34;D at the highest sculptural point of the frame.
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Vintage 1989 Mitsugi Kikuchi &#34;Cattleya Orchid&#34; original Japanese-style painting in ornate gilded frame

Vintage solid brass open-heart candlestick with a flared circular base and warm natural patina.  8 1/8&#34;H x 3 5/8&#34;W (3 1/2&#34; base
Dimensions:
8 1/8&#34;H x 3 5/8&#34;W (3 1/2&#34; base
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Vintage solid brass open heart candlestick.

Heavy vintage cast iron wall plaque of a crowned cat in a figural relief style with an aged, rustic finish and natural patina. 
Size: 5 3/4&#34;L x 4&#34;W x 1&#34;D.
Dimensions:
5 3/4&#34;L x 4&#34;W x 1&#34;D
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Vintage cast iron regal cat wall plaque, rustic art decor

Pair of 1970s–1980s architectural art prints of Tallinn, Estonia. Each miniature has a handwritten title and hand-signed silver ink signature in a silver-tone metal frame.


Dimensions:
5&#34; x 6 5/8&#34; with a 1/4&#34; thickness. Print size is 2 7/8&#34; x 4&#34;.
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Vintage Tallinn Estonia framed cityscape art prints, set of 2 hand-signed silver ink miniatures

Large square framed art print titled &#34;Navajo Mother&#34; by artist Ettore De Grazia (1909–1982). Measures 24 3/8 inches square with a 3/4-inch deep wood frame. Includes a vintage framing label from Carl&#39;s Picture Framing in Toronto.
Dimensions:
24 6/16 sq. x .75 deep
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Large vintage De Grazia &#34;Navajo Mother&#34; framed art print

Vintage Nautica wooden valet box featuring an engraved sailboat logo and hidden brass barrel hinges. Interior is lined in navy blue velvet with a silver-stamped logo and a single storage compartment
Dimensions:
6.5&#34; L x 5.0&#34; W x 1.75&#34; H. Weight is 1.215 lbs.
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Vintage Nautica wood valet box, men&#39;s jewelry case

1970s–1980s wooden jewelry box with a floral needlepoint lid, pink fabric interior, necklace hooks, and a 15-compartment pull-out drawer.
Dimensions:
11.25&#34;L x 7.25&#34;W x 4.875&#34;H Weight: 1.5lbs.
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Vintage wood tapestry jewelry box with floral needlepoint and drawer and organizer

Kingston (Ontario, Canada) SELLER MANAGED Downsizing Online Auction - Abdo Road

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Pair of 1970s European high-relief wall plaques; one maternal scene with two women and children, the other with winged cherubs celebrating arts and geometry; dense reconstituted alabaster composite panels set in ornate wood and gesso frames finished in antiqued gold; each frame 11" x 9"; weights 3 lb and 2 lb 8 oz; no chips or cracks

Relief plaque with maternal scene in gilt frame

Relief plaque with winged cherubs in gilt frame

Cream alabaster-tone panels in deep relief contrasted against rich antiqued gold frames with scrolling gesso ornament; classical motifs, neoclassical style

Vintage gilt framed alabaster relief wall plaques pair

Beautiful 1970s European gallery wall set with a heavy, substantial feel. Each plaque is crafted from dense reconstituted alabaster stone composite that handles exactly like solid marble. The top piece tells a lovely story of winged cherubs celebrating music, literature, and geometry. The companion piece illustrates a tender maternal moment between two women and young children. Both high-relief panels are nestled in incredibly ornate wood and gesso frames finished in rich, antiqued gold. Pristine vintage condition with no chips or cracks to the stone and beautifully preserved gold finishes. Outstanding hand-assembled history visible on the reverse side.

- One weighs 3 lbs, the other, 2 lbs 8 oz.
- Measurements: 11&#34; x 9&#34; each
Dimensions:
11&#34; x 9&#34; each
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Lot #138: Vintage Neoclassical Alabaster Relief Wall Plaques in Gilt Frames - Pair

Only Available Pickup Date/Time: Sun, September 20 2026 Category A: 09:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Pickup Location: Abdo Road, Kingston, ON, K7M 3X1 View Map (opens in new window)

Lot #138: Vintage Neoclassical Alabaster Relief Wall Plaques in Gilt Frames - Pair

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Only Available Pickup Date/Time: Sun, September 20 2026 Category A: 09:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Pickup Location: Abdo Road, Kingston, ON, K7M 3X1 View Map (opens in new window)

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