Does anyone know the value of a h.housdorfer carved cork diorama with a water wheel in it?
This is an antique picture carved from cork and has a painted scene with a water wheel and mill and also a bridge on it. I would like to know if anyone knows the time frame it was made in and the value. It has a signature of h.housdorfer on it. Thanks
Not much info about his work on line at this point in time.
I found this on the site below;
H. Housdorfer diorama with carved cork (?) castle scene and painted sea shore background: lots of work and effort here; has a late Victorian look about it. (Insides pretty good, frame with minor losses.)
O.A.S. 16 1/2 T x 22 1/4 W x 4″ Deep
http://www.tomharrisauctions.com/Auctions/June%2021st%2006%20Furniture/artwork_pg_2.htm
On this next site H. Housdorfer Diorama of Castle and Sea NR. Closed at Auction on E-bay for: US $120.00
http://cgi.liveauctions.ebay.com/59-H-Housdorfer-Diorama-of-Castle-and-Sea-NR_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQcategoryZ28247QQitemZ6635685439
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Take your object to an appraiser, they can usually determine the age/period of the piece and the year it was made.
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If you have the time, you could also go to your local library and select a few different books. There are several available and you’ll be able to compare information and prices.
Go to the book store in the antiques section. I often find books that help in identifying the piece, style and maker.
Hope this helped.
Cheers!
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