De Stijl

09/05/2026

We will not be buying at the store until September 15. Please do not bring anything you want to sell until Tuesday, September 15. Thank you.

09/03/2026

We just received almost 100 pieces of fine and costume jewelry. Gold, silver, diamonds, rubies, unusual gemstones, rings, bracelets, necklaces, earrings, brooches, and more. Wonderful pieces at great prices! De Stijl Art, Antiques, and jewelry. 703 Commercial St in Emporia KS 620-480-1188

09/02/2026

Gary Coulter bronze plaque of George Armstrong Custer

Studied at Fort Hays State Univ., earning both a BA in 1960 and a MA in 1961, and at the Univ. of Kansas, Lawrence where he earned a MFA in 1963. Coulter became a Professor of Art at Hastings (NE) College where he spent a major part of his career from 1963-80. He also served as president and sculptor at the Sculpture Studio and Foundry, Inc in Pueblo West, CO from 1979-85, and over the next few years worked in Colorado, Missouri, and New Mexico. In 1991 Coulter was hired as chairman of the Art Department at Fort Hays State serving from 1991-96. Moved to Colorado after retiring from Fort Hays in 2000.

Collections: Hays Medical Center; First Presbyterian Church, Hays; National Fallen Firefighters Memorial, Colorado Springs, CO; Doane College; Hastings College; West Georgia State College; New Mexico Highlands Univ.; Fort Hays State Univ.; Coutts Memorial Museum of Art; Museum of Nebraska Art; and more.

See it at De Stijl Art and Antiques, 703 Commercial St Emporia KS 620-480-1188

09/02/2026

Meiji period Imari charger, 18 inches diameter, excellent condition. Made circa 1880. New to De Stijl Art and Antiques, 703 Commercial St in Emporia KS 620-480-1188

09/01/2026

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08/29/2026

The mid-century expressionist portrait shown in the image is a notable oil on canvas work by the British artist David Kennedy.

Artist Biography: David Kennedy
Life & Background: David Kennedy was an acclaimed British painter and sculptor who spent much of his creative career living and working on the picturesque Greek island of Aegina. He lived there alongside his wife, Maya, drawing deep artistic inspiration from the rustic Mediterranean landscape and the intimate everyday life of the island until he passed away in February 2014.
Artistic Style: Kennedy's signature style blends bold expressionist brushstrokes with cubist architectural lines. His work often explores thick outlines, heavily textured palettes, and deeply emotive, fragmented facial structures reminiscent of early European modernist masters.
Subjects & Philosophy: While he was a prolific painter of portraits, landscapes, and religious imagery, he was equally renowned for his raw bronze sculptures. He frequently chose local animals as his primary subjects, noting that his affinity for nature stemed from a deeply held philosophical view: "Because I am an animal too". His life and work on Aegina were famously documented in the Greek biographical film David Kennedy, Sculpting Life.

Come to De Stijl Art & Antiques, 703 Commercial St in Emporia KS to see it. 620-480-1188

08/29/2026

David Burliuk (1882–1967) was a seminal Ukrainian-born avant-garde painter, poet, and publisher widely hailed as the "father of Russian Futurism". Known for his eccentric personality, immense energy, and colorful aesthetic, Burliuk co-authored the famous 1912 manifesto A Slap in the Face of Public Taste. He played a central role in bridging Eastern European folklore with Western European modernism before spending the second half of his life working and painting in the United States.
Early Life and European Education
Burliuk was born on July 21, 1882, in Semyrotivka (then part of the Russian Empire, now Ukraine) into a privileged, culturally rich family. Showing early artistic talent alongside his brothers Vladimir and Nikolai, he pursued extensive art education between 1898 and 1910:
Art Schools of Kazan and Odessa
Royal Academy in Munich, studying under Anton Ažbe
École des Beaux-Arts in Paris
Moscow School of Painting, Sculpture, and Architecture, from which he was later expelled in 1911 for breaking artistic traditions.
The Radical Avant-Garde & Futurism
Returning to Russia, Burliuk became an explosive force in the pre-revolutionary art scene. He organized exhibitions, gave provocative lectures, and marched through public squares with poetry painted on his face.
Stylistic Fusion: His artwork blended Fauvism, Cubism, and Futurism, featuring bold colors and heavy, thick paint layers.
The Blue Rider: He maintained strong ties to Western Europe, exhibiting his early work with Wassily Kandinsky’s Der Blaue Reiter group in Munich.
Neo-Primitivism: He retained a profound interest in Scythian culture and traditional Ukrainian/Russian peasant life, often painting local folklore themes in a deliberate, primitive style.
Global Escape and the "Radio Style"
Disrupted by World War I and the Russian Revolution, Burliuk traveled east to escape the turmoil. Between 1917 and 1922, he painted and lectured across Siberia and Japan, introducing Futurism to Japanese artists.
In 1922, Burliuk emigrated to the United States, settling in New York and eventually moving to Long Island. In America, he adapted to his new surroundings by developing what he called "Radio Style"—an eclectic approach incorporating Symbolism and Social Realism to mirror the vast mix of modern global cultures arriving through the airwaves.
Legacy
Burliuk passed away on January 15, 1967, in Southampton, New York. He was inducted into the American Academy of Arts and Letters that same year. Today, his masterpieces are housed in premier institutions worldwide, including the Museum of Modern Art (MoMA), the Whitney Museum, the Metropolitan Museum of Art, and the State Russian Museum.

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08/29/2026

We're here till 6 to offer you a complimentary glass of w**e or ice cold b**r, the best selection in Kansas, sale prices, and great conversation. De Stijl Art & Antiques, 703 Commercial St in Emporia 620-480-1188

08/28/2026

Really nice vintage Republican elephant pin / pendant marked "Best" Excellent condition and ready for your collection. De Stijl Art & Antiques, 703 Commercial St in Emporia KS 620-480-1188