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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jul 16, 2000
Page
18
Imaginative designers created toys that forecast future tech. Robot Lilliput, mass produced in Japan in the 1940s, now commands over $8,500. The 1950s and 60s saw many futuristic Japanese robots. famous Gang of Five included five lithographed tin robots like Lavender, Machine Man, and Radicon.
Camille Pissarro, often called the father of Impressionism, is discussed as a key figure tied to the movement famed for celebrating life, beauty, and color in painting. The article notes the style's strong association with France and its widespread influence.
The 19th century master Camille Pissarro drew early inspiration from St Thomas where he met islanders and witnessed harsh living conditions. His great grandson and scholars say Caribbean life shaped his humanist realism and focus on labor over leisure in his paintings.
Antique store and flea market listings from U S auctions describe items with varying values. Notable pieces include Meyercord Smiling Chef 1940s eight and a half inch item priced at 20 dollars Mario Andretti card 1926 priced at 90 dollars a yellow glaze jar from 1931 38 dollar chair with Jasperware medallions 1860 a green vase from 1920 a World War II era Uncle Sam poster and a 1917 copper lithograph. A Kammer Reinhardt bisque toddler doll with sleep eyes and 24 inch body is listed at 750 dollars and a Tom Corbett Space Cadet toy set with pistol flashlight ray gun from 1952 priced at 2750 dollars.
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