This week — The Art of Looking 🖼️
The curator gathers art that brings depth, beauty and a fresh perspective to your home. More than decoration for a wall, each work invites a moment of discovery, enriching your surroundings and offering something new to notice over time.
Some artworks reward a second look. This week’s selection includes two English botanical prints, Sessile Oak and Sweet Chestnut, alongside the detailed W. Krüger Hannover architectural suite, pieces to linger over and imagine in your own space.
Sessile Oak, Plate 1289 A botanical study of the oak’s leaves, stem and acorns, paired with an uncoloured outline study. A companion to the Sweet Chestnut print. |
W. Krüger Hannover Architectural Suite, 58/450 Four architectural cityscapes brought together in one frame, with detailed buildings, period figures and carriages. A piece to spend time looking at, rather than simply passing by. |
Sweet Chestnut, Plate 1290 Fine botanical linework and soft colour, presented as the matching counterpart to Sessile Oak. Together, the two studies offer a considered starting point for a botanical wall. |
The Full Vault — Week of 15 October 2026
- English Botany Sessile Oak Print, Plate 1289
- English Botany Sweet Chestnut Print, Plate 1290
- G. Colombo — Amorini Orafi, The Goldsmith Cupids
- Rajasthani Elephant Miniatures, Pair
- Regal Royal Animal Procession Triptych
- Philip Bawcombe — Old Georgian Houses, Stellenbosch, 20/1000
- W. Krüger Hannover Architectural Suite, 58/450
- Charles van der Merwe — South African Country Homestead
- Nikki Swan Rock Art Collection, Trio, 1998
- Original Spanish Abstract Watercolour by Simps, Cuenca, 1975
View the Full Wall Art Collection →
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New This Week ✨
Three new additions bring striking silhouettes and rich texture: a Brazilian Lucite owl, a red branch coral necklace and a shell-encrusted lamp base.
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Catalogue additions, 9–15 October 2026
- Contemporary Sgraffito Starburst Charcoal Stoneware Pots, 2
- Artisan Bronze Baroque Freshwater Pearl & Picture Jasper Gemstone Necklace
- Brass Multi-Gemstone Link Statement Opera Necklace
- Florentine Scalloped Cabbage Rose Distressed Set, 5
- Rörstrand Sweden Gratina No.8 Oxblood Ceramic Baking Dish
- Chinese Porcelain Sanxing Lucky Gods Set, Fu Lu Shou
- Abraham Palatnik Op Art Lucite Owl Sculpture
- Mediterranean Red Branch Coral Statement Necklace
- Hollywood Regency Grotto-Style Seashell Amphora Lamp Base
- African Trade Resin Statement Necklace with Hand-Dyed Batik Bone Spacer Disks
- Deep Forest Green Picrolite Serpentine Strand
- Lancôme La Vie Est Belle, 50ml Eau de Parfum
- Nina Ricci L’Air du Temps Vanity Bottle with Twin Doves Topper
- Glae Impasto Oil Painting Floral Still Life
- Balinese Multi-Colour Crystalline Mother-of-Pearl Opera Strand
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Recently Homed — Week of 15 October 2026
The Florentine rose set found its new home within the week it was listed, while the Chinese turquoise planter, introduced in last week’s edition, sold just eight days after joining the catalogue. Some treasures barely settle in before their next chapter begins.
This week’s recently homed pieces include two treasures from last week’s Curator’s Vault: the Blue Cornflower percolator and Provincial Blue casserole. Thank you for your continued support!
- Chinese Provincial Turquoise Glazed Wabi-Sabi Planter Bowl — Sold on Bob Shop
- CorningWare Blue Cornflower 10-Cup Percolator — Sold on Bob Shop
- CorningWare Provincial Blue A-5-B Lidded Casserole — Sold on Yaga
- Florentine Scalloped Cabbage Rose Distressed Set, 5 — Sold on Yaga
- Boho Tri-Tone Mixed Metal Segmented Bangles, Pair — Sold on Yaga
Read the experiences our customers have shared, and discover the care behind each treasure.
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Missing a Piece — or Hunting a Treasure?
I source in two directions. Missing a CorningWare lid, plate, or pattern piece? Use the replacement request.
Looking for something beyond the catalogue — artwork, brass pretties, a particular maker, or one very specific treasure? Use the unlisted treasure request.
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From The Vault Journal
Chapter 10: I See You, Reseller
This week, I reflect on the balance between mutual respect and firm business boundaries. From sharing research on the auction floor to explaining why a recent find takes time to reach the catalogue, this chapter explores the work behind curation, the value of preserving an object’s story, and why generosity does not mean surrendering your margin.
Purchasing Directly
Purchase wherever you feel most comfortable, whether through this website, Yaga or Bob Shop. For listings added from October onward, you’ll see the direct website price alongside the Yaga and Bob Shop price, which includes an allowance for platform fees. Buying directly here gives you the website price, with the same care and attention behind every order.
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Ina @ Shift2ThriftVintage
Shift2ThriftVintage • Est. 2024 • Curated Vintage, South Africa • shift2thriftvintage.co.za