David Pelbam Old Ship's Captain Oil Painting Etc.

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Got this over the weekend at a highly overpriced famuly run estate sale. Paid $25 for it. Many very good items there but this was literally the only thing priced to sell. I was the first one in and this was sitting at the front door leaning against the wall.

It's a 16 x 20. Has a little chipping from the old frame but a new frame (I'm hoping) should cover it up. I've read that he only painted this same guy in different outfits each time. A Rabbi, A captain, Ship worker, Dock worker, fisherman etc. Supposedly it is a self portrait of himself. Don't know how true it is though. I like it, I think I'm gonna keep him a while. Looks better in person.

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At another sale I got this cool spinner Erhard ashtray, Barbados themed. Reminded me of an old pirate port scene. I liked it so I bought it. It was $3.

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Got this Anne Dick Brutalist Blue Verdigris necklace in a bag with the other necklace shown below and the Chinese one shown here- http://www.treasurenet.com/forums/garage-sale-finds/562408-can-you-help-me-necklace.html . Paid $6 for the bag. This past Sunday, estate sale.

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Unmarked but looks handmade..

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I have a bunch more stuff but this is enough for now.
 

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Great finds. Interesting painting and story.
 

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I notice the seller conveniently forgot to add the dimensions. Based on the size of the staples on the back of the frame, and the label itself, I'm gonna say that is a very small size painting, maybe 8x10.

Here is a similar one that sold for $299.95, November a year ago. It's a smaller, mid sized one. https://www.worthpoint.com/worthopedia/david-pelbam-sea-captain-ship-1837257167
 

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