This year has been splendiferous for the daffodils and the forsythia are beyond compare!  We welcome it after the long, laborious winter.  Speaking of flowers, Mother’s Day is just over a week away.  Did you know that Mother’s Day is the third best holiday for the selling of flowers and plants?  About 25% of all flowers bought in a whole year are for Mother’s Day!  It is also the busiest day of the year for restaurants.  Take your Mother’s Day gift giving up a notch and see what’s new at Kittie’s Antiques!

“The Taste” (Le Gouter) [see above photo] is a numbered lithograph, with a seal of authentication, done by Paul Collomb.  Paul is a French artist who lived to be 89 (1921-2010).  He has been compared to Monet and Bonnard.   Some of his art is considered impressionism, similar to Monet.  His lithographs and paintings are in many museums around the world.  He has won many prizes for his art and is highly admired.

We are featuring a framed, vintage, Japanese hand fan made of bamboo and silk.  It possibly dates back to the 1800’s.  Most likely, this fan is handmade.  Originally, it was used for personal cooling, decoration or as a gift.  It appears to be in excellent condition.  During the 1800’s, this was a very popular fashion accessory and a well-dressed woman appearing at soirees, would be underdressed without a fan.  Every woman should have a fan. 

Many lace tablecloths have come into my shop in various sizes and conditions.  I can honestly say, this is the most beautiful one I have ever seen. [See photos].  I estimate it to be about 50 plus years old and European made.  It is 8 ½ feet by 5 ½ feet.  I’ve examined all of it and have found only the most minute imperfections, a lot of which are edge fraying, which can be trimmed, but I would like to keep it in its original condition.  I am thinking the highest and best use of this large piece of lace would be to make it into an elegant dress.  It would be absolutely stunning.  Keep in mind that the average cost of fine lace yardage is extremely expensive.