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Italian School, first quarter of the 20th century. Carved white marble sculpture
Located in Madrid, ES
Italian School, first quarter of the 20th century. Carved white marble sculpture depicting a young
Category

Early 20th Century Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Marble

FIRST HALF OF THE 19th CENTURY PAIR OF PAINTED WOOD CONSOLE TABLES
Located in Firenze, FI
antiquity. Typical English craftsmanship from the first half of the 19th century. Dimensions: H x W x D 77
Category

Antique Early 19th Century English Console Tables

Materials

Maple, Paint

Spanish brocaded silk and hemp camisole - First half of the 19th century
Located in Toulon, FR
First half of the 19th century Spain Precious caraco or bodice in silk twill embroidered with
Category

Mid-19th Century Spanish Vests

Chin Hua Pair Round End Tables Ebony Burl by Raymond K. Sabota for Century
By Raymond Sabota, Century Furniture
Located in Topeka, KS
in 1947 by Harley Ferguson Shuford, Sr. When first formed Century Furniture was a selling agent for
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Late 20th Century American Chinoiserie End Tables

Materials

Wood, Burl

The Modern Poster First Edition Art Deco Mid Century Book
Located in Brooklyn, NY
from the late 19th century to the 1980s. Illustrated with 301 color images, this knockout book spans
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1990s Art Deco Prints and Multiples

Materials

Offset

Antique Original Rose Cut Diamond Drop Earrings First Half 19th Century
Located in OVIEDO, AS
Antique Rose Cut/Table cut Diamond Drop Earrings 19th Century (Spain “Isabelinos” 1833-1868
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Antique Mid-19th Century Spanish Victorian Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Silver

First Lady (Statue of Liberty)
By Michael Wallner
Located in Deddington, GB
First Lady (Statue of Liberty) By Michael Wallner [2018] limited_edition Brushed aluminium Edition
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Landscape Photography

Materials

Metal

Vintage Silver Cup by Bosato, Italian Manufacture First Half of 20th Century
Located in Roma, IT
Vintage silver cup, Bosato Manufacture, Venice, beginning of 20th century. Smooth body, base in
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Early 20th Century Italian Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Harper s Bazaar First in Fashion
By Rizzoli International Publications
Located in New York, NY
has been published in the magazine for more than a century and prove that Harper's Bazaar is more than
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21st Century and Contemporary American Books

Materials

Paper

Invader Prints on Paper (First Edition)
By Invader
Located in Englishtown, NJ
Paper" at the MGLC in Ljubljana, Slovenia. Limited edition of 3000 for the First Edition. Printed by
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21st Century and Contemporary Street Art More Art

Materials

Paper

French 19th Century Period First Empire Patinated Bronze and Bronze Sconces
Located in New Orleans, LA
Magnificent pair of French 19th century Period First Empire round patinated bronze and bronze three
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Antique Early 19th Century French Empire Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Bronze

Gisele Freund, Photographer First Edition
By Gisele Freund
Located in valatie, NY
Gisele Freund, photographer by Gisele Freund, New York: Abrams, 1985. First edition hardcover with
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20th Century American Books

Materials

Paper

Catch-22 by Joseph Heller, First Edition, First Printing, in Original DJ, 1961
By Joseph Heller
Located in Colorado Springs, CO
Heller, Joseph. Catch-22. New York: Simon and Schuster, 1961. First edition, first printing. Octavo
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Books

Materials

Leather, Paper

The American Speaker (1811), First Edition
Located in North Palm Beach, FL
Small (A. Small, Printer), Philadelphia Publication Date: 1811 Edition: First Edition (Confirmed by the
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Antique Early 19th Century American Books

Materials

Leather, Paper

Fine Italian 19th Century Marble Sculpture Baby s First Bath - Felice Corsetti
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A Very Fine and Charming Italian Late 19th to early 20th-Century Carrara Marble Sculpture Titled
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Antique Early 1900s Italian Belle Époque Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Carrara Marble

Annunciation Tuscan School 17th Century Paint Oil on canvas Old master Religious
Located in Riva del Garda, IT
Florentine school, in the first half of the 17th century. The style still reflects the pictorial stylistic
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17th Century Old Masters Paintings

Materials

Oil

Jean-Jean - Original Lithograph by Horace Vernet - First half of 19th century
By Émile Jean-Horace Vernet
Located in Roma, IT
Jean-Jean is a fine black and white lithograph, realized by Horace Vernet (1789-1863). This beautiful original print, representing a soldier playing the flute, is in very good condi...
Category

Early 19th Century Figurative Prints

Materials

Lithograph

Pair of French 19th Century First Empire Period Bronze and Ormolu Brûle Parfums
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A most impressive and large scale pair of French early 19th century First Empire period patinated
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Antique 19th Century French Urns

Materials

Bronze, Ormolu

The First Tanner in America
By Mort Künstler
Located in Fort Washington, PA
" First Tannery in America. 1973 Ad for American Cynanimid. Featured on pg. 29
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Mid-20th Century Figurative Paintings

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Masonite, Oil

"Visual Culture, " First Edition Book
Located in valatie, NY
Visual Culture edited by Chris Jenks. London and New York: Routledge, 1995. First edition softcover
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20th Century American Books

Materials

Paper

Pair of Dark Stained Pine Armchairs, Europe First half of the 20th Century
Located in Utrecht, NL
“Form follows function” is a principle of design associated with early and mid-20th century
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Early 20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Pine

George Krause-1 First Edition
By George Krause
Located in valatie, NY
George Krause-1. Haverford: Toll & Armstron, Publishers, 1972. Stated first edition hardcover with
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20th Century American Books

Materials

Paper

19th-century engraving depicts Otto I, the first modern King of Greece
Located in PARIS, FR
This striking 19th-century engraving depicts Otto I, the first modern King of Greece, standing
Category

1850s More Prints

Materials

Paper, Engraving

Ain t My First Rodeo
By David Yarrow
Located in Chicago, IL
Ain't My First Rodeo Archival Pigment Print on 315gsm Hahnemühle Photo Rag Baryta Paper Each is
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Black and White Photography

Materials

Archival Pigment

Chinese Blue White Jar with First Scholar
Located in Chicago, IL
qilin is being ridden by the "First Scholar," adding a wish for a son of rank and honor. The qilin is
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21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Chinese Export Jars

Materials

Porcelain

FIRST DAY OF TRAINING (BOXING)
Located in Aventura, FL
Offset lithograph in colors on paper. Hand signed and numbered by the artist. From the edition of 500. Artwork is in excellent condition. Certificate of authenticity included. Al...
Category

Late 20th Century Contemporary Figurative Prints

Materials

Paper, Lithograph

First Snow - 21st Century Contemporary Acrylic Painting by Hilda Snoeijer
By Hilda Snoeijer
Located in Nuenen, Noord Brabant
The inspiration of Hilda Snoeijer comes from the landscapes, trees and animals, which she also sees close to home and during travels. She often uses charcoal to convey the details an...
Category

2010s Contemporary Landscape Paintings

Materials

Acrylic

Mid Century Modern Walnut End Tables First Edition Collection by Lane
By Lane Furniture
Located in Las Vegas, NV
This eclectic pair of walnut end tables designed by Andre Bus for the First Edition Collection by
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern End Tables

Materials

Walnut

The first seagull -Timothy Archer, 21st Century painting, Figurative art
By Timothy Archer
Located in Paris, FR
Oil paint, pastel and charcoal on paper Signed and dated by the artist lower left
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2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings

Materials

Paper, Charcoal, Oil Pastel, Oil

Italian Grand Tour Marble Bust of Augustus Caesar
Located in Bradenton, FL
original bust is in the Vatican collection and dates from the first century BC. In today's interiors, this
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Antique 19th Century Italian Grand Tour Busts

Materials

Marble

Miniature Antique Furniture, First Edition
By Peter B. Schiffer, Herbert F. Schiffer
Located in valatie, NY
Company, 1972. First edition hardcover with dust jacket. 264 pp. A study of handcrafted miniature antique
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20th Century American Books

Materials

Paper

Chinoiserie Black Burl Chin Hua Dresser by Raymond K. Sabota for Century Furn
By Raymond Sabota, Century Furniture
Located in Topeka, KS
. When first formed Century Furniture was a selling agent for local upholstery lines. But as soon as a
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Late 20th Century American Chinoiserie Dressers

Materials

Brass

French Folk Art, First Edition
By Jean Cuisenier
Located in valatie, NY
French Folk Art by Jean Cuisenier. New York: Kodansha International Ltd., 1977. Stated First
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20th Century American Books

Materials

Paper

Pre-Columbian Art, First Edition
Located in valatie, NY
Pre-Columbian Art, New York: Phaidon Publishers, Inc., 1957. First edition hardcover with skip case
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20th Century American Books

Materials

Paper

Dunlaps Their Furniture, First Edition
By The Currier Art Gallery
Located in valatie, NY
“The Dunlaps and Their Furniture”. Manchester: The Currior Gallery of Art, 1970. First edition
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20th Century American Books

Materials

Paper

Set of walnut bedside tables, Poland, first half of the 20th century.
Located in Chorzów, PL
Set of walnut bedside tables, Poland, first half of the 20th century. Very good condition, after
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Vintage 1940s Polish Art Deco Night Stands

Materials

Wood, Walnut

FIRST HALF OF THE 19th CENTURY CHARLES X SMALL ARMCHAIRS IN WALNUT
Located in Firenze, FI
with class and elegance. Italian manufacture, from the Charles X period, around the first half of the
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Antique Early 19th Century Italian Charles X Armchairs

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Fabric, Nutwood

Vanity Fair Album. First Series.
Located in Bristol, CT
1869 "Vanity Fair" Office Vol. I. Fifth Edition A Show of Sovereigns on Statesman, Judges and Men of the Day 46 full-colour plates 14.5" x 9.75"
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Mid-19th Century Figurative Prints

Materials

Paper

Brady Creek Ranch, First Look
By Bob Stuth-Wade
Located in Dallas, TX
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Drawings and Watercolor Paintings

First Blush of Spring, Original Painting
By Darlene McElroy
Located in San Francisco, CA
, modern , mixed media artwork, orangeFirst Blush of SpringDarlene McElroyAcrylic paint
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Mixed Media

Materials

Mixed Media

First Prize at the Fair
Located in Fort Washington, PA
Signature: Signed Lower Right ink drawing for published illustration signed lr, signed verso & marked "For Henry Beston's Bedtime Stories". 'Chimney Farm Bedtime Stories' was publis...
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20th Century Animal Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Ink, Pen

Chinese Blue White Jar with First Scholar
Located in Chicago, IL
Loosely brushed with cobalt blue pigments, this round blue-and-white storage jar is adorned with a ribbon-tailed bird perched on a cluster of rocks, a symbol for a long and happy lif...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Qing Jars

Materials

Porcelain

FIRST HALF OF THE 19th CENTURY LOUIS PHILIPPE OVAL TABLE IN WALNUT
Located in Firenze, FI
environment with class and refinement. Manufactured in Livorno (Tuscany) from the Louis Philippe period, first
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Antique Early 19th Century Italian Louis Philippe Dining Room Tables

Materials

Walnut

Holy Family with Saint John, first half of the 16th century
Located in Milan, IT
Panel depicting the Holy Family with San Giovannino. At the center of the scene is the Virgin, with a red tunic and a blue cloak edged with gold embroidery, on her head a white cloth...
Category

16th Century Other Art Style Figurative Paintings

Materials

Oil

19th Century Romantic Genre Painting "First Lesson on Drum" by H. Rivers
Located in Shippensburg, PA
H. RIVERS American School, 19th century The First Lesson on the Drum Oil on Canvas Signed lower
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Antique 19th Century Romantic Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Giltwood, Paint

Guine Statue Of The Kusu Tribe, DR Congo, First Half Of The 20th Century
Located in Bilzen, BE
Genuine carved wooden statue of the Kusu tribe DR Congo, first half of the 20th century with a
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Vintage 1930s Congolese Tribal Tribal Art

Materials

Wood

Lane First Edition Style Keller Mid Century Walnut Dining Chairs, Set of 6
By Keller, Lane Furniture
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Lane First Edition Style Keller mid century walnut dining chairs - Set of 6 Each chair measures
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Walnut

American Vintage Rugby Team Photograph, "The First XV"
Located in Queens, NY
in front of a school facade and \"The First XV\" inscribed on an off-white mat
Category

Antique Late 19th Century American Rustic Photography

Materials

Fir

Ancient Boxwood Micro Carving Deposition, First Half of the 18th Century
Located in Milano, IT
Boxwood micro carving Deposition Central Europe, first half of the 18th century It measures: the
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Antique 1740s European Baroque Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Boxwood

Set of Four French Early 19th Century First Empire Period Four-Arm Sconces
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A handsome and complete set of four French early 19th century 1st Empire period patinated bronze
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Antique 19th Century French Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Bronze, Ormolu

First Kiss (after Gustav Klimt)
By Nora See
Located in New Orleans, LA
medium: oil and metal leaf on panel Nora See is a New Orleans artist. She earned a BFA at the Corcoran College of Art and Design in Washington, D.C., a JD at Tulane Law School in...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Paintings

Materials

Metal

FIRST HALF OF THE 19th CENTURY MARBLE BUST OF JOAN OF ARC
Located in Firenze, FI
back to the first half of the 19th century. Measurements: H x W x D 36 x 39 x 18cm
Category

Antique Early 19th Century French Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Marble

Large Glass and Nickel Coffee Table "Arctic Slab" by Yves Maxx
By Yves Maxx
Located in New York City, NY
A limited edition, twenty-first century coffee table in glass, metal and wood created by Yves Maxx
Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Nickel

Davenport Desk In Burr Walnut And Inlays From The First Part Of The 19th Century
Located in Brussels, Brussels
A delightful burr walnut Davenport desk with inlays from the early 19th century. T his small
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Antique 19th Century British Early Victorian Desks

Materials

Walnut

French Empire First Standard Silver Tureen
Located in New York, NY
A Rare French Empire First Standard silver tureen in the Neoclassical taste. In 950 silver
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Antique Early 19th Century French Soup Tureens

Materials

Silver

Tiffany Co. Charm Pendant Necklace 18k Gold Diamond Ampersand Original Box
By Tiffany Co.
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
, continuation, and inclusion. The ampersand has a long history, originating in the first century A.D. as a
Category

1990s Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold

Field level no. 148 by Pasquale Cittelli. Italy first half of 19th century.
Located in Milan, IT
, Italy, first half of the 19th century. Pasquale Cittelli (1777-1838). Milan, Italy, first half of the
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Italian Scientific Instruments

Materials

Metal, Brass

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