Paul Lipp oil on board painting of an interior with a shaker desk and chair by a window. The frame measures 15.5 x 13.5 inches and the painting measures 9.5 x 7.5 inches. Paul Lipp is a New Haven, Connecticut, artist working in the classic realist tradition. His paintings reflect trips throughout the small towns and boroughs of New England. Born in 1937 in West Haven, CT, Paul served 3 years in the Marine Corps, after which he attended Paier School of Art in Hamden, CT. He graduated as valedictorian of his class and was invited back for a fifth-year scholarship in advanced illustration. Paier immediately recruited the talented young student to become an assistant professor. Paul taught art for 18 years while pursuing his own fine art skills and accepting private commissions from such leading publications as Golf Digest and PGA magazine. He has exhibited his work in major shows at the Connecticut Academy, Springfield Museum, Mystic Maritime Gallery, Quinnipiac University and the Lyme Art Association, to name a few. He has received awards from the National Society of Illustrators, the Benedictine Fine Arts Competition and the Mount Carmel Art Association. In June 2008, his painting, “Peaceful Cove,” won best-in-show at the Sylvan Gallery’s exhibition, “A Sense of Place,” juried by Lou Bonamarte. Corporate clients include Bunker Ramo, Connecticut Distributors, Merrill Lynch, Conoco, Alberta Gas, Olin, IBM, Microdot, American Tobacco, Exxon, Pfizer and Pitney Bowes. Lipp’s paintings are in over 500 private and corporate collections throughout the U.S. and Europe.

Contemporary portrait of a seated woman in a black gown with a pot of Queen Anne's lace (cow parsley). Signed Pamela Holeman. Acrylic on canvas. Measures 49.5 inches high by 37.5 inches wide. Excellent condition.

Early American large country pine bowl made from single stock, circa 1840. It measures 21 inches across and 7 inches deep. Beautiful old nut brown patina in original unwaxed condition.

Early American bed warmer circa 1800. Copper and brass. Elaborate stylized bright-cut, or brite-cut, design of ferns, blossoms and a central star; original burl-painted turned handle. Measures 43" long with a 12.25" x 3.75" pail.

A highly carved Black Forest basket form valuables box featuring four cats at play. The dome shaped body is foliate decorated, all on four scrolled feet in the Rococo style. Germany, circa 1890. Dimensions: 8.5" H x 14" W x 7.5" D.