l. Stilled violins hang above an Oak English carved headboard of the

18th century painted with lapis lazuli, tempera pigments and milk curd,

emerald and tourmaline particles, frankincense and amber resins.

 

2. A carved reclining mermaid points the way to the 2nd floor photo

gallery.

 

3. The 1798 carriage house shelves now hold hundred of vials of ancient

liquids and chemicals, lake colors and fresco pigments, varnish

ingredients with recipes going back to the 14th century, clay soils and

sifted earth, jars of tempera, natural amber, bees wax, and copal

resins, young grape vine shoots charred to make ink and outlining

subjects.

 

4. A large cello respendent with mica and garnet angel wings, amethyst

violets adorn the bodice, copper filings glint from the clay soil hair,

the angel musician on the front of a cello= $1500.

 

5. A gold leafed cello has a new visual voice.."Nocturnal Serenade"

Brazilian amethyst, Columbian emeralds, tourmaline, topaz sparkle from

the musicians hair and gown. Garlands of flowers representing the

beauties and undefinable description of music, flow gracefully from her

cello. price $1250.

 

7. A variety of panel paintings, stilled stringed instruments, and

archaic objects in Angel Bower.

 

8. The Alchemists Laboratory shelves..filled with antique vessels

holding secret recipes and chemicals of yesteryear.