A few examples of appraisal values for
PARADISE GARDEN

• AN ANTIQUE ISFAHAN SILK PRAYER RUG,AN
  AN ANTIQUE ISFAHAN SILK PRAYER RUG,AN ANTIQUE ISFAHAN SILK PRAYER RUG, of rectangular form and centering a colorful scene of coupled animals foraging amongst a paradise garden of blossoming and fruiting foliage beneath a sky with spread winged birds and scattered clouds enclosed by a conforming border of mythical winged animals interspersed with various floral species and trimmed with bands of stylized flowering vine. 5' 6" x 3' 8" Condition: Faint discolorations in top section of paradise garden scene, nice pile throughout. Simpson Galleries strongly encourages in-person inspection of items by the bidder. Statements by Simpson Galleries regarding the condition of objects are for guidance only and should not be relied upon as statements of fact and do not constitute a representation, warranty, or assumption of liability by Simpson Galleries. All lots offered are sold "AS IS." NO REFUNDS will be issued based on condition.
• OUTSIDER ART, MYRTICE WEST, GARDEN OF
  OUTSIDER ART, MYRTICE WEST, GARDEN OF EDENWest, Myrtice, b. 1923, d. 2010, Garden of Eden, 36"x24 1/2", 1998, acrylic on canvas, purchased from Paradise Gardens
• STEVE PENLEY, PORTRAIT OF HOWARD FINSTER
  STEVE PENLEY, PORTRAIT OF HOWARD FINSTER Steve Lyall Penley (American/Georgia, born 1964). "There Will be Wars in the Last Days", acrylic and mixed media. Signed lower right, framed. Note: Penley painted this portrait of folk artist Howard Finster (Georgia, 1916-2001) seated in his sculpture garden and studio Paradise Gardens honoring Finster's 80th birthday in 1996. Approx. 50" x 55.25" (frame), 41" x 45.5" (sight)
• SEMI-ANTIQUE PERSIAN CARPET Isfahan
  SEMI-ANTIQUE PERSIAN CARPET Isfahan paradise garden design the blue-green field covered in flowers cypress trees and a variety of birds hand knotted wool 10'0'' x 11'11''. The carpet shows heavy wear with several areas worn to the warp some discolorations areas that have been dyed a few knot repairs and some fraying to the edges.