{"title":"ART","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eA considered collection of paintings, works on paper and other singular pieces, chosen for their composition, character and ability to shape the feeling of a room. Spanning periods and mediums, each work is selected for the life it brings to the spaces around it.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"19th-century-oil-on-canvas-portrait-of-a-dignified-gentleman","title":"19th-Century Oil on Canvas: Portrait of a Dignified Gentleman","description":"\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eArtist:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Robert McKee (American, 1806–1894)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePeriod:\u003c\/strong\u003e Late Victorian, c. 1875\u003cbr\u003eHoused in a Museum-Quality Gilt Wood Gallery Frame\u003cbr\u003eA striking example of 19th-century American realism, this oil-on-canvas portrait captures the quiet authority of a Victorian gentleman. The artist, Robert McKee, was a noted Connecticut painter celebrated for his ability to render the character and social standing of the region’s elite. McKee’s use of light is particularly effective here, lifting the subject’s face from the atmospheric shadows with a soft, lifelike glow.\u003cbr\u003eThe painting is presented in its original monumental gilt-wood frame. Featuring intricate floral relief work and a deep cove profile, the frame acts as an architectural window, providing a sense of scale and history that transcends the canvas itself.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCollector’s Note\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Portraits by Robert McKee are increasingly prized for their stoic elegance. This piece serves as a sophisticated anchor for a library, executive office, or grand hallway, offering a timeless connection to America's storied past.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMedium:\u003c\/strong\u003e Oil on Canvas\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Excellent antique condition. Canvas is stable with minimal age-appropriate craquelure. The gilt frame retains its original brilliance with minor, authentic patina.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProvenance: \u003c\/strong\u003ePrivate Collection, Connecticut.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eReturn Policy:\u003c\/strong\u003e All Heritage pieces are sold as shown and are non-returnable.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShipping:\u003c\/strong\u003e White-glove delivery available within NY, NJ, CT, and PA. Fees are determined by location and delivery conditions and will be quoted prior to purchase.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"AFFINĒ Atelier","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51233839481120,"sku":null,"price":3850.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0972\/9464\/7584\/files\/IMG_2810.jpg?v=1779637603"},{"product_id":"marsh-landscape","title":"Marsh Landscape","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"197\" data-end=\"456\"\u003eA quietly atmospheric landscape of water, marsh grasses, and distant trees. Painted in a restrained palette of soft greens, blue-grey tones, and muted earth colors, the composition evokes the stillness of a shoreline and the quiet rhythm of the natural world.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"458\" data-end=\"766\"\u003eThe work balances calm and movement—open water, wind-shaped grasses, and birds crossing the horizon—creating a sense of depth and place that reveals itself gradually over time. Housed in a carved giltwood frame, the painting brings softness, character, and a subtle connection to the landscape into the room.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"768\" data-end=\"904\"\u003eCollected for its mood rather than its provenance, the work offers a sense of calm and permanence that rewards living with it over time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"906\" data-end=\"917\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"906\" data-end=\"917\"\u003eDetails\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"919\" data-end=\"995\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1qchfkb\" data-start=\"919\" data-end=\"934\"\u003eOil on canvas\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"bkh5a9\" data-start=\"935\" data-end=\"945\"\u003eUnsigned\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1xygzbr\" data-start=\"946\" data-end=\"969\"\u003eCarved giltwood frame\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1knduim\" data-start=\"970\" data-end=\"995\"\u003eWired and ready to hang\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1knduim\" data-start=\"970\" data-end=\"995\"\u003e45 W x 32 H\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"997\" data-end=\"1010\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"997\" data-end=\"1010\"\u003eCondition\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1012\" data-end=\"1089\"\u003eGood vintage condition with age-appropriate wear consistent with age and use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1091\" data-end=\"1108\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1091\" data-end=\"1108\"\u003eReturn Policy\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1110\" data-end=\"1178\"\u003eAll Heritage Collection pieces are sold as shown and are final sale.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1180\" data-end=\"1192\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1180\" data-end=\"1192\"\u003eShipping\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1194\" data-end=\"1330\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eThis piece may be shipped via UPS or collected in person. Shipping costs are calculated separately based on destination and packaging requirements.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"AFFINĒ Atelier","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51777970045216,"sku":null,"price":895.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0972\/9464\/7584\/files\/Marsh.png?v=1780505291"},{"product_id":"objects-in-quiet-light","title":"Objects in Quiet Light","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"115\" data-end=\"396\"\u003eA quietly atmospheric still life depicting an earthenware vessel, draped linen, and ceramic pitcher rendered in a restrained palette of warm umbers, ochres, and soft shadow. The composition finds beauty in ordinary objects, elevated through light, texture, and careful observation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"398\" data-end=\"644\"\u003eRich in tonal variation and subtle brushwork, the painting carries a sense of stillness that reveals itself gradually over time. The carved frame complements the work's depth and character, lending the piece an established presence within a room.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"646\" data-end=\"753\"\u003eAttributed to the Czechoslovakian painter Kief Vukovic and believed to date to the early twentieth century.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"755\" data-end=\"825\"\u003eCollected for its mood, patina, and enduring sense of quiet restraint.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"827\" data-end=\"838\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"827\" data-end=\"838\"\u003eDetails\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"840\" data-end=\"963\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1qchfkb\" data-start=\"840\" data-end=\"855\"\u003eOil on canvas\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1scjv81\" data-start=\"856\" data-end=\"884\"\u003eAttributed to Kief Vukovic\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"8y7q1a\" data-start=\"885\" data-end=\"909\"\u003eCzechoslovakian school\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1alvabc\" data-start=\"910\" data-end=\"922\"\u003eCirca 1920\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1xxtj5e\" data-start=\"923\" data-end=\"937\"\u003eCarved frame\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1knduim\" data-start=\"938\" data-end=\"963\"\u003eWired and ready to hang\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1knduim\" data-start=\"938\" data-end=\"963\"\u003e31 W x 27 H\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"965\" data-end=\"978\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"965\" data-end=\"978\"\u003eCondition\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"980\" data-end=\"1157\"\u003eGood antique condition with age-appropriate wear consistent with age and use. The frame exhibits minor losses and surface wear that contribute to its character and authenticity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1159\" data-end=\"1176\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1159\" data-end=\"1176\"\u003eReturn Policy\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1178\" data-end=\"1246\"\u003eAll Heritage Collection pieces are sold as shown and are final sale.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1248\" data-end=\"1260\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1248\" data-end=\"1260\"\u003eShipping\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1262\" data-end=\"1422\"\u003eAvailable for nationwide shipping via UPS. Each piece is carefully packed to ensure safe transit. Shipping costs are calculated separately based on destination.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"AFFINĒ Atelier","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51778071101728,"sku":null,"price":1650.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0972\/9464\/7584\/files\/Objects_in_Quiet_Light_studio_final.jpg?v=1782167694"},{"product_id":"the-kitchen-table","title":"Breaking Bread","description":"\u003cp\u003eA richly textured still life depicting bread, onions, a green bottle, and a stoneware vessel arranged against a dark ground. Executed with confident palette-knife work and a restrained earthy palette, the composition transforms everyday objects into a study of light, material, and form.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSigned by Paul Haack, the painting possesses the quiet authority characteristic of works intended to be lived with rather than merely observed. Thick layers of paint catch the light across the surface, revealing subtle shifts in color, texture, and depth throughout the day.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe humble subject matter is part of the work's enduring appeal. Bread, clay, glass, and wood are rendered with a directness that feels both timeless and deeply human, celebrating the beauty found in ordinary rituals and domestic life.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePresented in a carved frame that complements the painting's warmth and presence, the work brings substance, texture, and character to a library, dining room, kitchen, or collected interior.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCollected for its craftsmanship, materiality, and enduring sense of place.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDetails\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSigned by Paul Haack\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOil on canvas\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCarved frame\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWired and ready to hang\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e26 W x 22 H\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCondition\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGood vintage condition with age-appropriate wear consistent with age and use. 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