Welcome to South Road!
What you'll find here:
Even though South Road is in the beautiful Hudson Valley, I grew up near the Asbury Park, N.J. boardwalk, a very different kind of place that shaped my eye. I've always been attracted to curious and unique objects with strong graphic elements, bold lines, and whimsical, nostalgic humor. The contrast between elegant and funky still excites me. But most of all I’m drawn to those things that have strong visual interest and lasting emotional impact.
If there is something you are looking for, let us know; we are always updating our inventory and website. Check back and don’t hesitate to contact me with any questions. Now open by appointment at 233 South Road, Stanfordville, NY 12581.
Thanks so much for visiting.
Susan Wechsler
Gameboard with Square, Painted wood, 21” h x 18.5”, American, early 20th century
This gameboard, enclosed by a wooden frame is like a minimalist painting. Painterly brushwork surrounds a central checkerboard square, clearly a conscious design decision by the maker
Primitive Carved Figure with Button Eyes, 16" with mount, American, 19th-20th century
This figure is beautifully carved with articulated fingers and buttons for eyes. It may have had clothing over the form and been used as a doll. Remnants of original paint still adorn the surface
Aaron Birnbaum (1895-1998), Man in a Flat Bottom Boat, 24” x 30” h, Oil on board, ex
Birnbaum Family Private Collection, 20th century
One of the oldest folk “memory” painters, Birnbaum depicted romanticized scenes that merged his Eastern European past with his life in Brooklyn. Naïve and colorful, the paintings display a joyful optimism. Birnbaum’s works have been exhibited at The Museum of American Folk Art, The Aldrich Museum of Contemporary Art, and the Lehman Loeb Art Center.
