Our new assistant meets an old party animal

Creepy Baby, one of our interns who you'll see at the Gallery throughout October, picked out this item as his Find of the Day: A pewter Art Nouveau pitcher made by Kayserzinn, ca. 1890s, featuring the face of a satyr.

Who's scarier: Creepy Baby, or this pitcher?

In Greek mythology, a satyr is a part-human, part-goat creature who's a companion of the god Dionysus (a.k.a. Bacchus). Satyrs are frisky beings who love wine, women (and nymphs), music and dancing -- they are literally party animals. Because of their love of wine, they're often depicted on wine cups and other vessels.

PS: Sorry, Creepy Baby is not available for purchase. ;)

Find of the Week: First-edition Milton's "Paradise Lost" with illustrations by Gustave Doré

First edition of Milton's Paradise Lost, illustrated by Gustave Doré, published in 1880 by Cassell, Petter, Galpin & Co. Edited, with notes and "A Life of Milton," by Robert Vaughan, D.D. The book features 50+ beautiful images by Doré (detail of one shown below). Very good condition.

Find this and other vintage books and antique prints at Gallery on Main. Visit us today or this weekend to see them firsthand!

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Get a sneak peek at "Somerville Perspectives" exhibition

Photo © 2016 Dana Benner. 

Can't wait for the Arts on Division Festival, which opens tomorrow evening (Sept. 16)? Visit Gallery on Main today for a preview of the exhibition Somerville Perspectives, featuring art reflecting diverse aspects of Somerville life.

The exhibition showcases works in a wide range of media and styles by Rob Ambrose, Susan Antin, Dana Benner, Frank Bitetto, Jessica Demcsak, Leslie Floyd, Emiliano Gonzalez, Jack Howard, Dan LaMountain, William Metz, Nicole Miller, Olga Phelps, Lauren Pitcher, Luis Sanchez, Donna Souren, Terry Wagner and Elan Wonder. Admission is free. You can see the exhibition during our regular hours today, from 10:00 am to 6:00 pm, and after-hours during an opening reception with the artists from 6:00 to 8:00 pm.

Get a sneak peek at just a few of the artworks included in Somerville Perspectives, as well as an overview of this weekend's events, in this article by Rod Hirsch in Tap Into Somerville. (Thanks, Rod!)

And make plans to be in Somerville this weekend! Don't miss the Arts on Division Festival, the Artisan Market and the Somerville Jazz Festival, not to mention all the great restaurants in town. Visit our Events Calendar for details.

PS, If you buy a piece of unframed art during the Arts on Division Festival, bring it to Gallery on Main so we can beautifully frame it for you!

Find of the week: Japanese stick puppets

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Two Japanese stick puppets, made in the early 1900s.

Find this and many other cool artifacts and antiques at Gallery on Main, including pieces from around the world and around the U.S. Visit us today to see them firsthand! View some other recent Finds of the Week here.

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Find of the week: Signed Salvador Dalí etching on Japon paper

Salvador Dalí, "Let him kiss me..." from the Song of Songs of Solomon suite, 1971. Etching, hand-signed and numbered, on Japon paper. Museum mounted, framed and double-matted.

Find this and many other cool pieces of artwork at Gallery on Main, including special limited-edition prints such as this as well as antique prints and one-of-a-kind originals. Visit us today to see them firsthand! We also specialize in custom picture framing, so you can bring home a piece that you love, is protected, and that you're excited to see every day.

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Find of the week: Tree table

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New table made of old-growth wood. Handcrafted by a local artisan. Cedar base, cypress top. Approximately 20" tall. Top measures about 28" x 16" at widest points.

Find this and lots of other beautiful pieces of wood furniture at Gallery on Main, including one-of-a kind pieces such as this. Visit us today to see them firsthand!

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In the news: Experts evaluate an eclectic mix of treasures at Gallery on Main's recent Appraisal Day

Read Rod Hirsch's coverage of our first Antiques Appraisal Day, and find out what the surprise of the day was. (Photo by Rod Hirsch.)

Find of the week: Painted mantel clock

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Photo copyright 2016 Dana Benner.  

Painted hand-wound mantel clock with cast iron front construction, ca. 1880s, by U. S. Clock Co., with label on the back indicating it was sold by Henry Terhune & Son of New York. Find this and much at Gallery on Main.

Do you have a clock or any other type of antique that you'd like to know more about, and find out what it's worth? Then don't miss our Antiques Appraisal Day this Sunday, July 24, from noon to 3:00 pm. The appraisals will be conducted by guest experts Ashley King and William D'Anjollel, who are both members of the Pennsylvania Antiques Appraisers Association. Click here for details!