Classic Art Deco depiction of a Scheherazade dancer by Italian artist Umberto Brunelleschi (b. 1879-d. 1949). A small edition printed by the Journal des Dames et des Modes, Paris, in the portfolio “Les masques et les personages de la comedie italienne”

Signed in plate “Brunelleschi”

Medium: Etching on paper with black ink and pochoir in color

Sight size: 8 7/8” x 6 1/4” Outside size of frame: 12 5/8” x 10 1/4”

Year of creation: 1914

High auction result: $35,000 Christie’s online

Condition notes: Sun fading to the ink, paper trimmed down from the original size. Small horizontal light scratch in left center. Custom closed corner frame, housed in archival materials and UV blocking glass.

About GEDDES & DI FOLCO

As longtime friends, we started GEDDES & DI FOLCO with one mission: To breathe new life into oil paintings and jewelry from bygone eras.  

We uncover value in art so our clients can invest with confidence. Every oil painting we offer has been carefully researched, cleaned, and restored for the collector’s peace of mind. We consider pieces from estates worldwide to find works that intrigue the imagination and remain in our memory, pictures that are often overlooked because of their discolored varnish and centuries of grime. Once in our hands each painting is carefully examined and properly treated. Anything we have listed is in its optimal archival state to be collected and enjoyed without worry.

Our jewelry acquisitions are determined by careful research and fine estate pieces that make our hearts skip a beat. We search for pieces that strike a connection with us, jewelry with a story to tell. We want our clients to fall in love just as much as we do, discovering one of their most prized possessions worthy to be a future family heirloom. Each piece is carefully cleaned and restored, ready to be prized, worn, and adored.

Alexis Geddes and Jennifer Di Folco

GEDDES & DI FOLCO

Fine Art

We specialize in antique and mid-century fine art. All oil paintings have been freshly cleaned and treated as necessary. We do not restore works on paper; however, all framed pieces have UV blocking glass and are housed in archival materials.

Due to the age of our fine art, there is some wear to be expected. Most gessoed frames will have some losses consistent with age, and gilded frames will likely have areas of bole and gesso exposed. This is natural and part of the history and beauty of older work.

All fine art from Geddes & Di Folco has been thoroughly examined and is stable and in optimal condition unless otherwise stated in the listings. The pieces we sell are original and made by artists and craftspeople, and so there are imperfections to be expected.

Fine Jewelry

All of our antique and vintage jewelry items are previously worn and loved, and so all of our pieces may contain minor markings and imperfections throughout. We do our best to accurately describe items and are confident in our ability to assess stones, metal, construction and condition. All items have been evaluated using industry standard testing to ensure metal content and accuracy. All weights and measurements are estimated and approximate.

All of our pieces are restored by a professional bench jeweler if necessary, and all pieces have been polished and/or cleaned in a way so as to respect their delicate nature and to retain their natural patina. Some items can be altered, resized, and converted, but some cannot. Please keep in mind that custom-altered pieces cannot be returned. It is always best to contact us with any custom alteration questions before making a purchase.

Antique boxes are for display purposes only. All jewelry purchases come in beautiful velvet drawstring pouches.

Important Information

While we represent items accurately on our site to the best of our ability, the color calibration of computer monitors can vary, causing colors to appear slightly different from one monitor to another. Due to this, precise color representation of our fine art and jewelry is not always possible.

Condition statements are given as a courtesy to buyers and an opinion of condition should not be treated as a statement of fact. Geddes & Di Folco LLC bears no responsibility for any error or omission.

Return Policy

Your satisfaction and confidence are important to us. We guarantee that all items are exactly as described in the photographs, descriptions, and condition reports. If the item is not as described, please contact us to return it within 48 hours of delivery and we will cover the shipping cost.

For other returns where the item is as described but is not what you are looking for, please contact us within 14 days of its delivery for a return authorization, and we will help you coordinate its return. A 20% restocking fee plus any shipping and handling costs we incurred will be deducted from your refund. Return shipping is the buyer’s responsibility to arrange for. The returned item must be received in its original condition within 14 days of return authorization, after which point the sale is final.

International purchases are not eligible for return.