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Antique Galle etched cameo art glass vase acquired pre internet era. Frosted background with salmon - coral - persimmon color lush layered foliate floral Art Nouveau designs wrapped around ending in a wispy leaf above his star and the Galle mark. The five pointer is his widowed wife's "mourning mark" following this master glass maker's 1904 death. His name can not be mentioned without thinking Art Nouveau era.
Note: The star was discontinued ~1914, therefore when not present, it does Not ...

Although quintessential Art Nouveau styling, couldn't you just see this around today's TV Reign Mary Queen of Scot's neck? Would that this be real gold & sterling! This big bold, so today, necklace & earring set shows high karat gold and silver antiqued plating on vintage highly ornate Art Nouveau sturdy stations finished with Czech faceted cut glass bead drops in golden and amethyst color.
Earwires test and marked sterling.
End to end the necklace is 18 1/2", ears: 2" and total w...

Pardon the hyperbole, but this is the most original bead laden, non sterling, largest nouveau deco ish necklace this person has ever designed and assembled. Massive! Sometimes one sees a piece of 'hardware', as in this circa 1890 brass Art Nouveau escutcheon with butterfly figural motif, and the creative person knows instantly what to create. Wear this bold original to your next art fund raising event or movie premiere and declare that you support artist created jewelry by wearing this origin...

High American standard 14K gf was used to hand shape the ancient spiral design and bail enhancer hook. The 25X39 mm etched horse carnelian agate bead etched in faraway lands and the USA hand wrought metal yields a 2 3/8" pendant that weighs 11 Grams. The etching is achieved with what appears to be sandblasted and it is highly polished.
Please call for similar custom metal work, which can be done with sterling silver.

Still available:Dragon; Rooster; Snake; Rabbit; Goat; and Ox with l...

24K gp Texture Bookchain Bracelet with 12 Art Nouveau to Art Deco Glass and Brass Buttons makes this a One of a Kind Unsigned Bracelet by American Art to Wear Jewelry Maker. Me! 7 3/4" long. This book chain is very limited; maybe for a few more bracelets. Never two alike, never!

New set with vintage glass; Bracelet collectors take note. Since before the Art Deco era Egyptian revival motif jewelry has been popular. Now one finds this new contempo bronze antique finish lever back earring and charm bracelet set laden with 14 Egyptian "King Tut" motif charms; some with vintage Czech molded poured art glass scarabs, glyphs, lockets, cats, an opening pyramid, an en tremblant cobra and a mummy that pops out of a sarcophagus, to name a few! Lush Lapis blue, red, green art g...

This Mimi Dee original design pendant necklace was designed and made especially for the Reading Art Association as a fund raising gift. Just in time for the 60 year anniversary celebration of artists' fine art exhibits and shows.

3 1/4" x 1 3/8"
Mixed metals which include copper wiring
Components:
* 1 x 3/4" resin "druzzy" - a very realistic resin with lots of blue, purple, coppery "sparkles!
*8mm vintage faceted black glass bead
* 1" x 7/16" genuine Ocean Jasper...

Frame Your face and elongate your neck with this pair of original earrings designed and assembled in a USA studiuo, using 14K gold fill*, 10mm faceted tinted kiwi green fashion color (real, never faux here!) cultured pearls, 6mm amethyst & multi color aurora borealis, then finished with glorious Swarovski crystal to suspend at 4" including the handwrought earwires. bo. No duplicates and restoration service available if needed.

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Here is an opportunity to wear a distinctive bold mineral multi zoned stone and semi precious gems around your neck. Select from either 30mm bold fluorite kinetic signed sterling silver pendants. Also known as blue john and fluorspar. Two original pendants, each priced separately.

(A) Bold dangle pendant of fluorite bead with interesting sand, purple and aqua bluish green zoned bands paired with a bronze pearl and green aventurine bead to weigh 35 grams. North to South 3"X7/8" which incl...

What a find! Four pieces of vintage antique japanned Victorian mourning French jet or English Vauxhall black glass jewelry pins and one pair of earrings dating from 1860 to 1920. All brooches are japanned back, each have C catches. 59 each as follows:

(A) Sharply faceted SB 12K GF Circa 1920 Victorian revival earrings;
(B) 2 1/4". The oldest super shiny "French Jet" or English Vauxhall riveted -70 rivets. Tube hinge curly catch with extended pin stem brooch;
(C) 1 5/8". Beaut...

60% to be donated to Fisher House or Wounded Warrior charitable organizations.
The perfect gift for the wife, mother, girlfriend, sister or daughter of a veteran. Each cross collectible appealing to girly girls who love charm bracelets, veteran, militaria, vintage button collectors or Fisher House Foundation - Wounded Warrior supporters. Two signed 24K gold plated brass chain charm bracelets: choose either from:

(A) blue / green gemstones, pearls, turquoise, hand hammered copper charms...

Swept up hair and these 4.5" original earrings will elongate your neck to make a Sassy Swan Swoon and turn green with envy. bo The duster length earrings were designed and assembled here in an American studio using 14K gold fill* chain, 6 6mm AB Austrian Swarovski crystals, 4 6.5mm faceted pink lavender fashion tinted real cultured pearls (NO faux here ever!) with lots of nacre on hand wrought earhooks of same.

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3 pc set. Very vintage cherry red faceted beads that passed the friction electrostatic acetone amber test with new precious metal lattice work 22K gold vermeil on sterling silver pendant and earring components. These pass the electrostatic and acetone amber test, are brilliant and light as they should be!
New 1/20 14K* (high American standard) 20" chain included.
Glorious antique faceted amber beads: one 20mm X 15mm and two 10mm each. See images for more info. Red is good luck and ...

This tan silk worsted wool world famous designer's blazer has been embellished by and signed Mimi Dee. It has bee embellished with wonderful rich brown toned silk designer fabric collage all around lapels. This could have been painted by hand. Many a female attorney and corporate woman who tired of the 'harsh suit look', often visited and purchased these blazers to wear to the office, from Mimi Dee Artwear Studio, when it was still a brick and mortar studio - store - gallery. Actual Measur...

Only one! Fancy floral textured book chain used to make this choker necklace - perfect for the bride to be - custom plated in a rich, lush, antiqued, heavy 24K gold. Added an unaltered circa 1870 30mm Victorian 3 pc button, with cut steel center on same color gold gilt open work metal as a removable pendant!. LegaL: All images design concept content text solely owned by Mimi Dee.
Choker: 14.5, yet can be custom shortened or lengthened a bit.
Pendant: made with a 30mm Victorian stee...

Clients in three continents wear this artist's one of a kind signed jewelry and jackets embellished with antique buttons. the other button jewelry as commissioned by the American Textile History Museum. Pre-washed cotton velveteen, embellished with multicolor designer, natural fabric collage front & back. SIZE: OSFM (one size fits Most). Look for new one-of-a-kind upcoming additions of wearable art. NOTE: See closeup for more info.

Precious and semi precious gem stone 22K gold on sterling silver vermeil earrings designed and assembled by Mimi Dee in a USA studio using 22 carats total of yummy translucent pink opal, light green sapphire & 4mm micro facet plum amethyst for a rich feminine look.
All genuine stones, no faux here!
1 5/8".
Only one! Why settle for costume when you can have genuine mother earth materials?

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Doubled up this would make a nice necklace for a doll. All metal is sterling silver and signed by the jewelry maker. Two pieces: necklace and removable pendant. Pices sign and those who must wear royalty's dark rich amethysts, consider this necklace with removable rose quartz pendant around your neck to bring you love and loyalty. There are those who say that one brings peace of mind, while the other brings acceptance! Two pieces: strand and removable pendant make up this hand knotted stran...

Earrings so juicy grapefruit red, that make you want to take a bite, but stop, they are made with vintage art glass. Only one. Must have festive ruby red poured pressed ground vintage slag art glass triangles attached to 24K custom gold plated antiqued Georgian Victorian style old stock sturdy stations.
Designed and made in a USA studio, hanging from newly hand formed 14K high American standard gold fill fish hook earwires.
Own the only pair!
3 1/2" and weighing 9 grams each.

In a USA studio created, hand hammered by and signed with maker's mark: HANDMADE MIMI DEE STERLING (see image 2).
This pair of earrings featuring faceted teal tinted cultured REAL (no faux here!) pearls, iridescent golden stick biwa pearls and faceted red garnets. Similar to another pair commissioned by a repeat collector.

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Sterling Silver. Real pearls, not glass! High luster high nacre 10 - 11mm rich lush pink peach pearl strand necklace was hand knotted here in a USA studio then the ear ornaments were designed to present this as a set.
Strand Length: Adjustable 18 - 20"
Earrings: 1 1/2"
Finished with pre made 22K gold vermeil on sterling silver extender and gorgeous filigree findings.
Metals keep going up. What a buy! If needed, your strand will be restrung free of charge within 18 months o...

REPLY to DS: Please leave your phone # or call 978 975 5148 1-7pm EST to discuss. Only 4 blanks left for custom painting one each size: 16, 18, 20, 24. With Spring chill still in the air up here in the North East, this Denim Jacket Blazer hand painted by and signed Mimi Dee is still very wearable. In fact Long Denim Coats have been seen worn by beach goers in late June at Maine's beaches! Brrrrrr! Although the garment was Not constructed by the painter, special highly pigmented artists' ...

Similar metal work can be custom ordered. This is Sold. One of a Kind, Hand Wrought & Signed MIMI DEE Pendant Necklace weighing 1 oz of Sterling Silver made in her USA Studio with applied black pearls and labradorite. 3".
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Using Emanuel Ungaro lavender plum 95% silk fiber, a not the usual minimalist approach to wearable art apparel was taken in that there are no embellishments such as paint or fabric collage. It is ready to accept either forms of embellishment. In a USA studio, this was cut and constructed by and signed Mimi Dee, as a sleeveless kimono type coat vest, then finished with black over lock edges and 2 AB Czech fire polished lavender beads as the only embellishment...for now... It is signed: Mimi ...

A Special Client Commissioned a petite delicate 1 1/4" cross be created by and signed MIMI DEE in a USA Studio using .999 Fine Silver, white high nacre tiny baroque pearls and 14Kgf accents. The surface was textured by hand as well.
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Slate Blue Mimi Dee Original Art to Wear 3/4 Length Jacket Coat with Abstract Multi Color Contrast and Color Blocking. No Other like it! One size fits most. Unlined for comfort, yet edges are well finished to wear over your own monochromatic apparel as an artsy accessory. This Art to Wear Garment was fabricated, constructed entirely by and labeled Mimi Dee, using various materials and 100 year old buttons. Other color combinations available by special order. LEGAL: Images Design Content Co...

Studio Earring Pair Created just for Susan who owns many, many studio signed MIMI DEE HANDMADE STERLING (NOT plated) Jewelry pieces. She provided the Bloodstone & Aventurine semi precious gems for this Jewelry Artist to work with. New Swarovski crystals were added for sparkle.

A Pendant created by and stamped MIMI DEE STERLING silver sculpture holding an 8 X 12 mm tumbled Red Garnet and 2 odd cut Rainbow Moonstones with Bright Blue Flashes for Candy's blue eyes. Just under 2" which includes the hand shaped J hook X 7/8", as she prefers smaller pieces.
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The 4th piece of the Demi Parure for a patron who prefers SIGNED STUDIO STERLING JEWELRY. Pendant built by and signed: MIMI DEE HAND MADE STERLING in a USA closed Studio . All real, no faux and no duplicates!

Large Unusual Pin with Extended Pin Stem and "C" closure made by and marked: MIMI DEE HAND MADE STERLING on the "S" Hook which converts it to a Pendant. This too is made with one piece of silver beginning at the "C" and ending on the tip. No soldered pieces! 24 Grams of 925 Silver and is 3 1/8" X 2". Very Original and guaranteed never to make another!. LEGAL: All Images Design Content Concept Text solely owned by Mimi Dee.

Custom made for another patron of SIGNED STUDIO STERLING JEWELRY. Hammered by and stamped MIMI DEE HAND MADE STERLING, which was hand wrought in a USA Studio with Pink Rhodocrosite. 1 3/4"
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For another special PATRON OF STUDIO JEWELRY from this site, this 6 station piece created by and stamped MIMI DEE HAND MADE STERLING on each of the hammered 6 stations with Pink Rhodocrosite per request. 1.1 Oz.
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3rd piece of a Demi Parure stamped MIMI DEE STERLING 17 1/4" choker necklace using pink Rhodocrosites for a patron who prefers SIGNED STUDIO STERLING JEWELRY. Cruise wear or all year wear.
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Custom made for Candy by and signed MIMI DEE HAND MADE STERLING Pendant with a 20mm Sage Green faceted Labradorite so selected for it's bright Blue Flashes of Feldspar to go with Candy's Blue Eyes. Please see pix for dimensions.
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Only One Pink, Pink Opal and Soothing Sea Green Aquamarine Pendant Enhancer signed MIMI DEE STERLING along with Swarovski Crystals. Mimi wrought this in Her USA studio. It is is 2 1/4". Collect with Confidence.
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A Studio Hammered 2 Pc Stamped MIMI DEE HAND MADE STERLING, forged and made for one of this metalwork jewelry maker's newest clients when the patron purchased something like this as a gift, yet could not part with it and instead commissioned another piece using a large Aquamarine gem & 2 small faceted Amethysts.
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Mystery mark reward below. This seahorse motif Arts Crafts or Modernist pin brooch is as found unpolished unmarked for silver content (yet tests at least 90%) is stamped with silversmith's mark of superimposed CW or WC.
The chased seahorse, coral and other sea life motifs appear to be applied on to a slightly convex 55mm (2 1/8") round
Weighs approx 18 grams. Safety clasp. Still unpolished and tests at least 90% yet may be higher than sterling.
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Mystery mark reward below. Vintage Arts & Crafts to Modernist signed studio stamped with superimposed mystery mark of CW or WC. It is sterling silver - tested not marked for content. Figural brooch pin of a Paul Revere or three cornered hat rider man carrying a stein or beer mug while riding full speed ahead on a horse! Chased.
Weighs 10 grams.
2 5/8" X 1 1/2 with older type of pin mounting.

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Reward: Be the first to identify the vintage mystery mark on this demi with lapis blue art glass cabs. "C" catch on brooch pin, fine chain with old clip for pendant, both marked STERLING, while this maker's mark (see image 4 & 5), seen on other Arts Crafts pieces, is stamped on the brooch only.
Pin is 1 5/8 X 5/8"
Necklace: 6 petal drop is 1", the chain is 16.5"+.
.5 Oz and in excellent pre owned condition with decades of patina.

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Mystery mark reward below: A signed sterling silver Zuni Native American flip spinning necklace pendant reminding one of the work by Zuni jewelry artists Nancy & Dennis Edaakie or that of Jake Livingston.
Suspends from a hand made etched 24" chain
Pendant: shows a mallard duck bird in flight while spinning! Horn face & cat tails, engraved MOP & Turquoise wings, coral or turquoise body, onyx beak and tailfeather tips. North to south 2"
Disc is 1 1/2" X 3/16" thick. See image 2....

Mystery mark reward below. Signed VM. Hammered handmade half moon pin brooch stamped with 4 marks, and maker's mark of "VM" for V. Mortensen? Yet another touch mark after that! You be the detective and find the maker! Nordic or Alaskan motifs on the front.
1.5" X 1.5" and lots of unpolished silver patina, and will hand cloth polish at no fee.

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Make 2 doll necklaces and 2 doll pendants or...Make your own gemstone necklace and earrings - or take to your favorite jeweler - with this all tourmaline multicolor faceted rondelle bead strand and two juicy loose ruby wine color briolettes, for a total of 55 carats or 11 grams on postal scale, as follows:
(A) New unfinished still on original string pulled from a hank.
End to end 14 1/2", yet when knotted or wired individually could yield a 20" necklace or longer. Or pair off several se...

Includes vintage removable complimentary rhodium plated signed Musi five row rhinestone clips.

Brand new without box. Just in time for the holidays never worn Ferragamo shoes pumps in black rich textured floral fabric upper, 2" heels and fine leather shiny soles. The inside is gold leather and the inner soles are marked SALVATORE FERRAGAMO - Florence - Made in Italy. 7 AAA.
During your holidays parties, dance the night away in these, showing off the FREE fabulous vintage 5 row Musi r...

Sterling Silver and real gems, never faux here! Mauvy lustrous lavender pink 7.5mm high nacre, high luster pearls, juicy ruby gems, and beautiful filigree precious metals were used to hand knot this three piece necklace, earring and pendant set in a USA studio. auc8.16
Precious strand: adjustable 18-20" - hand knotted every 2 of the 108 Ruby gems, approx 95 carats.
Hand knotted - no cable to break! Don't you think that cable is the lazy careless way?
Removable pendant: 1 7/8" showi...

14K GOLD earwires. Glorious juicy earrings hand made in a USA studio by and stamped: MIMI DEE 14K with Light Green Vitreous Prehenite, High Nacre Coin Pearl (real - never faux here!) and lush plush plum Rhodolite gemstones from faraway lands, make this pair of earrings a must have.
1 3/4" north to south.
When you must own the only one and want to collect Made in USA.

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ALL METAL is 14K GOLD. What bride would not want this elegant classic hand knotted necklace strand made with genuine precious Akoya pearls and blue green sapphires? Never faux here! Stamped MIMI DEE 14K. Hand knotted 22" necklace strand.
Sixty nine high nacre luster 5 mm Akoya pearls alternate with sixty eight 2-3mm faceted blue green sapphires for a total of approx 70 carats.
Free restringing within 18 months when requested.
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14K GOLD earwires. Earrings hand fabricated in a USA studio by and stamped: 14K - Mimi Dee. Gold keeps going up! Rich Dark Green Chrome Diopside, light green dreamy Prehnite & Lux high multi color nacre coin pearls. All real - never faux here!
1 3/4".

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SOLD, yet similar can be custom ordered. Hand Hammered Gold Earrings hand fabricated and signed by and signed: MIMI DEE and 14K. Created these in a USA studio by hand shaping the 14K gold earwires and stamped with the maker's mark. ALL IMAGES DESIGN CONCEPT CONTENT TEXT OWNED BY MIMI DEE. Custom work can be called in, please leave phone contact info.

ALL METAL IS 14K GOLD and it keeps going up! These earrings were made in a USA studio by and signed Mimi Dee, using sparkling faceted Lemon Quartz, red garnet and blue tiger eye. They suspend at 1 7/8" long. As always there are no duplicates. Please collect with confidence after reviewing the dozens of Trocadero verified testimonials then view all extreme close up images for more info as all Qs will be answered Here in lieu of email reply.

ALL METAL IS 14K GOLD. Removable hand wrought pendant enhancer and hand knotted necklace made up of 15mm rutilated quartz beads in pink tan tones and 8mm rhodochrosite beads of the misty dusty pink variety. ~ 16 3/4". Wt: 2.8 ounce or 81 grams of lush delish stones to compliment that brown or milky white neck. Please collect with confidence after reviewing the dozens of Trocadero verified feedbacks and view all images for full details as all Qs will be answered here in lieu of email reply.

Hand knotted substantial yummy 15mm pink peach freshwater pearls - real, never faux here! Choker necklace is hand knotted for fluidity and to minimize loss.
Neck: Adjusts 16 - 17 1/2" - one FREE re knotting service 1st 18 months of ownership! Ending in a 22K Gold on Sterling Vermeil extender and hook closure. $198
(B) 2 1/4" hand wrought pendant enhancer is Signed: Handmade Mimi Dee as a 14K gf cage around the delish 16mm Pink Peach Pearl showing mauve & lavender hues. $90
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The gift of this original signed American micro mini miniature watercolor painting by and signed: Mimi Dee, who is self taught, would bring precious memories to visitors of the Maine coast.
This watercolor is titled: "Bench on Marginal Way" and it was shown at a Reading Art Association Exhibit.

Image size: TINY 3/4" X 1 3/4"!
Framed: 5" X 6 1/2".
Subject: Family of three on the bench on "Marginal Way".
This is a recognizable and memorable landmark for thousands who hav...

(A) Signed original oil on canvas landscape painting, depicting a colorful saturated tropical scene, not usual for this painter and signed: Mimi Dee at lower right. Title: "Hommage Ala Palette de M. Gauguin" with a double title of "I Never Went to Tahiti". Image size: 16 X 20" canvas laid on professional artist archival hardboard panel placed in a modern peanut brittle color frame of 18 1/4" X 22 1/4", which Is included. Fresh to the collecting market, wired and ready to hang on your favori...

An original signed American oil landscape painting depicting a path through what appears to be a well worn sandy path through a woodland with bright spring or summer greenery and beyond are mountains with what could be a large raptor or condor in the sky. Signed lower right as the self learned painter: Mimi Dee

Title: Woodland Path III ID #03021001-13

Original work by this self learned artist has been exhibited in various area fine art association shows since the 90s and at the previousl...

A signed American original oil landscape painting depicting a south western scene with a dark road in the mid left foreground that vanishes into the yellow bright background just short of two cliff like reddish rocky prominences that almost form two goal posts. The colorful palette juxtaposes lights and darks in fore and mid ground. Titled: Exit West and painted by a self taught American painter, who exited West to live in New England many, many years ago... Was it the right choice?...

It...

Signed American original oil landscape painting tenderly depicting a father and son sitting among the rocks along a river's edge with a luminous back lit area set against rich dark bluish green trees and water, aptly titled: Father's Day and signed by a self taught American landscape painter at lower right as: Mimi Dee.
The father and son are not detailed, allowing emphasis on the promising luminous area beyond, reversing the usual academic "rule" of cool back and warm foreground.
Imag...

Signed original oil on 100% Belgian linen landscape painting depicting a peaceful quiet North East coast harbor in a slightly tonalist mood of yellows greens and browns. Title: Across The Harbor (Somewhere up The East Coast II). Sgraffito signed by this self taught American landscape painter at lower right: Mimi Dee. Original, no reproductions! Image: 11" x 14". Fresh to collecting market and framed in a golden frame, wired and ready to hang in your office or home. 100% Belgian linen on ...

Signed original landscape painting on 100% Belgian linen depicting a distant sail boat, large river, cove or lake, and fallen birches in the foreground and a luminous sky. Painted with a lively color palette and with an American romantic idealist approach for the marine, water or tree collector.
Title: Fallen Birches. ID # 03011307- 8.
Image: 8 X 10 Belgian linen on professional archival artist hardboard panel.
Beautiful professional close corner gold leaf gallery frame - 11 1...

Signed American original landscape oil painting on stretched canvas with a Southwest or western mood and palette, expressing a road forking left to the mountains and beyond. Show exhibit label included. Colorful palette with an American romantic approach. Title: Road Out West. Image: 12 X 16" . Professional gold leaf closed corner gallery frame measures: 17 3/8" x 21 3/8". First showing, market fresh and ready for your favorite wall.

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Signed original oil painting on stretched canvas of view of Casa Grande Vermejo Park Raton, NM. American South Western modernist approach. A few stays there have left a mental imprint, these many, many years later.
Title: Casa Grande
Location: Vermejo Park Ranch - Raton, NM
Image: 11 x 14" X 3/4" deep - gallery wrap - scene does not continue on the sides, still -no frame needed.
Signed lower right: Mimi Dee, a self taught painter, not by choice but by circumstance. No reprodu...