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Item specifics:• Type: Wall plaque• Artist: Gert Block (Gert Block Exclusives)• Style: Folk art, whimsical, steampunk• Material: Wood, lacquer, watch parts, rhinestones• Theme: Dancers, flowers• Handmade: Yes• Origin: Flushing, New York, USA• Size: 11 x 4 in.A vintage, handmade decoupage wall plaque by Gert Block Exclusives of Flushing, New York. Gert Block was a Queens artist known for collage wall hangings made with antique watch and clock parts.This oval plaque shows three dancing girls in flower-petal skirts of yellow, green and orange, with golden leafy vines, on a glossy black lacquer ground. Details include a small vintage watch dial, watch gears, screw-head accents, amber rhinestones at each dancer’s waist and a decorative brass ring pull on the side. The edge and back are painted gold, and the original artist label is on the back.It’s a one-of-a-kind piece for a nursery, dressing room, powder room or eclectic vintage wall.Condition: Good vintage condition with light wear from age. The label on the back is held on with old tape. Please see all photos, which are part of the description.Shipping: Buyer pays calculated shipping. Carefully packed. Local pickup in Port Washington, NY is welcome.