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Barovier Style Murano Pulegoso Gold Glass Sconces
By Barovier
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
used in every room. Their light is warm and very pleasant. 1 Bulb by sconce is needed. Wired for the
Category

1990s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Brass

German Carl Zeiss WWII Binoculars, 1943-1945
By Carl Zeiss
Located in Eindhoven, NL
present. This was used in very bright light in the snow or desert. The collapsible front is a rain guard
Category

Vintage 1940s German Scientific Instruments

Materials

Aluminum

German Carl Zeiss WWII Binoculars, 1943-1945
By Carl Zeiss
Located in Eindhoven, NL
present. This was used in very bright light in the snow or desert. The collapsible front is a rain guard
Category

Vintage 1940s German Scientific Instruments

Materials

Aluminum

German Carl Zeiss WWII Binoculars, 1943-1945
By Carl Zeiss
Located in Eindhoven, NL
present. This was used in very bright light in the snow or desert. The collapsible front is a rain guard
Category

Vintage 1940s German Scientific Instruments

Materials

Aluminum

Go and Make Disciples (A boat glides off into a surreal sea to seek converts)
Located in New Orleans, LA
religion of faith. The use of light in the work star as a symbol for God
Category

Late 20th Century Surrealist Figurative Prints

Materials

Etching, Aquatint

Antique English Victorian River landscape with cottage, figures on punt fishing.
By Edwin Henry Boddington
Located in Woodbury, CT
very personal and recognizable style; his river scenes are usually painted in the calm evening light
Category

1870s Victorian Landscape Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

German Carl Zeiss WWII Binoculars, 1943-1945
By Carl Zeiss
Located in Eindhoven, NL
present This was used in very bright light in the snow or desert. Bakelite protective cover for when not
Category

Vintage 1940s German Scientific Instruments

Materials

Metal

Japanese Temple Buddhist Monk Samurai Juzu Prayer Beads Mala Rosary Necklace
Located in Studio City, CA
organic patina acquired from years of handling and use. It radiates in the light. This work dates back
Category

Antique Early 19th Century Japanese Edo Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

View of Paris, Mid 20th Century Oil on Canvas
Located in Cotignac, FR
-Arts in Paris, where she exhibited her works in 1898. Using both light and shadow with skill and
Category

Mid-20th Century Impressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Art Deco Cerused Mahogany Bookcase Cabinet, circa 1940-50
Located in Shippensburg, PA
brushed and cerused surface throughout. This is particularly effective in light of using dense mahogany
Category

20th Century Art Deco Bookcases

Materials

Mahogany, Oak

19th Century Antique White Painted Swedish Gustavian Chest of Four Drawers
Located in Round Top, TX
been restored and is ready to be used and enjoyed. ** In light of current affairs and fluctuating
Category

Antique Early 19th Century Swedish Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

Japanese Temple Shrine Buddhist Monk Juzu Prayer Beads Mala Rosary Necklace
Located in Studio City, CA
passages from scripture, but we're not sure. These rosary-type prayer bead necklaces were often used by
Category

Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Glass, Wood

2004 Fendi Monogram Canvas Rolling Trunk, Originally Owned by Karl Lagerfeld
By Fendi
Located in Bishop s Stortford, Hertfordshire
use with light signs of use. -The hardware is in good condition with gentle signs of wear throughout
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Suitcases and Trunks

World War 2 German Schneider Binoculars Anti Aircraft, Superb Optics....
By Joseph Schneider
Located in Canterbury, England
, Mittel, Hell options (translated: clear/ dark/ medium/ light) for use in different light conditions day
Category

Vintage 1930s Historical Memorabilia

Materials

Metal

World War II Era 10 x 80 Binoculars by Jos Schneider Co (Kreuznach, Germany).
By Schneider
Located in Canterbury, England
options (translated: clear/ dark/ medium/ light) for use in different light conditions day and night and
Category

Vintage 1930s Historical Memorabilia

Materials

Wood

Erwin-Lambeth, Mid-Century Modern, Large Modular Sectional Sofa, Re-upholstery
By Erwin-Lambeth
Located in Manhasset, NY
usable condition-some light stains and spots. Entire Sofa; H : 28 in, Width: 162.5 in, Depth:85 in
Category

Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sectional Sofas

Materials

Fabric

Bob s Barns (Colorful Contemporary Hopper-esque Rural Landscape with Red Barns)
By James Kimak
Located in Hudson, NY
influential on this own work as an artist. Like Hopper, the effective use of light and shadow to create mood
Category

2010s Realist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Acrylic

Oil Painting Paris France Cityscape by Caroline Burnett, Signed
By Caroline Burnett
Located in Miami, FL
exhibited her works in 1898. Using both light and shadow with skill and precision, she painted cityscapes
Category

20th Century French Paintings

Materials

Paint

Early 19th Century Antique Armoire with Original Folk Art Paint from Hungary
Located in Round Top, TX
to be used and enjoyed. ** In light of current affairs and fluctuating fuel prices shipping
Category

Antique Early 19th Century Hungarian Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Wood, Paint

René Lalique topaz glass art deco Vase "Carthage"
By René Lalique
Located in Aachen, DE
what is now Tunisia. The vase is in good used condition with light scratches and a tiny fleabite to one
Category

Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Vases

Materials

Glass, Art Glass

Japanese Edo Temple Shrine Buddhist Monk Juzu Prayer Beads Mala Rosary Necklace
Located in Studio City, CA
acquired over years of handling and use. It radiates in the light. Edo period (1603-1868). Likely the
Category

Antique 18th Century Japanese Edo Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

1974, Hamilton Pulsar P2 2900 Led Digital Watch Pulsar
By Hamilton
Located in Amsterdam IJMuiden, NL
watch to display time in a digital format, using light emitting diodes (LEDs), as well as the first all
Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Collectible Jewelry

Materials

Metal, Stainless Steel

Pair of Mid-century Modern Italian Brass and Pulegoso Murano Glass Sconces
Located in Puglia, Puglia
elegant textured brass stand. They are extremely decorative and can be used in any setting. Their light is
Category

1990s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Brass

Late 19th Century Antique Faux Bamboo Pine Chest of Drawers from England
Located in Round Top, TX
transitional, coastal or contemporary home, this chest of drawers has been restored so it is ready for use
Category

Antique Late 19th Century English Dressers

Materials

Wood, Pine

Eric Jean-Louis Signed Haiti Haitian Original Oil Painting
Located in Studio City, CA
known for capturing natural scenes in Haiti. Using light and dark nuances and colors, his work often
Category

20th Century Haitian Modern Paintings

Materials

Wood, Paint

Eric Jean-Louis Signed Haiti Haitian Original Oil Painting
Located in Studio City, CA
known for capturing natural scenes in Haiti. Using light and dark nuances and colors, his work often
Category

20th Century Haitian Modern Paintings

Materials

Wood, Paint

Paris France Street Scene Oil on Canvas Painting Signed Burnett
By Caroline Burnett
Located in Miami, FL
Societe de Beaux-Arts in Paris, where she exhibited her works in 1898. Using both light and shadow with
Category

20th Century French Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Paint

Barovier Style Murano Pulegoso Gold Glass Sconces , Golden Flakes Wall Lights
By Barovier
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
could be used in every room. Their light is warm and very pleasant.They are pieces of art and will add
Category

1990s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Brass

Capriccio Parisien, Very Large Scale Mid 20th Century Oil on Canvas View of Paris
Located in Cotignac, FR
manages to capture the feeling, season and time of the place with great use of impasto technique to give
Category

Mid-20th Century American Impressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

C. Burnett original painting on canvas Paris street view, framed, Signed
Located in Palm Coast, FL
the Societe de Beaux-Arts in Paris, where she exhibited her works in 1898. Using both light and shadow
Category

Late 20th Century Impressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil

C. Burnett original painting on canvas Paris street view, framed, Signed
Located in Palm Coast, FL
. Using both light and shadow with skill and precision, she painted cityscapes showing each season in
Category

Late 20th Century Impressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil

Adrian Pearsall for Craft Associates Brutalist Case Loveseat, 1960s
By Craft Associates, Adrian Pearsall
Located in Los Angeles, CA
reupholstered and has received light use, in very good condition, ready to be used immediately
Category

Vintage 1960s American Brutalist Loveseats

Materials

Fabric, Resin

San Francisco Figurative Landscape
By Christine Chatwell
Located in Soquel, CA
Vassily Kandinsky. She is excited and fascinated by their use of abstraction, intense color, and
Category

1990s American Impressionist Figurative Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Barovier Style Murano Pulegoso Gold Glass Sconces
By Barovier
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
used in every room. Their light is warm and very pleasant.They could fit in many styles of interiors to
Category

1990s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Brass

Japanese Temple Shrine Buddhist Monk Juzu Prayer Wood Beads Mala Rosary Necklace
Located in Studio City, CA
years of handling and use. It radiates in the light. This work is likely 100-150 or so years old. We
Category

Antique 19th Century Japanese Meiji Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Oil Painting Paris France Cityscape by Caroline Burnett, Signed
By Caroline Burnett
Located in Miami, FL
was a member of the Societe de Beaux-Arts in Paris, where she exhibited her works in 1898. Using both
Category

20th Century French Art Deco Paintings

Materials

Paint

George Lucas, Contemporary, Celebrity, Photography, Portrait
By Greg Gorman
Located in München, BY
. His distinctive use of light in his black and white portraits is one of the identifying aspects of a
Category

1980s Contemporary Black and White Photography

Materials

Archival Pigment

Henning Kjaernulf “Razorblade” Armchair for EG Kvalitetsmobel, Denmark, 1960s
By Henning Kjærnulf
Located in Utrecht, NL
reupholstered in light sheepskin. Condition: In good vintage condition. Wear consistent with age and use
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Sheepskin

Anne Françoise Couloumy, L entrée rue Renan 2, Oil on Canvas
By Anne Françoise Couloumy
Located in London, GB
and Northern European in her use and sense of light – Couloumy paints as if she spent her life on the
Category

2010s Other Art Style Interior Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Pair, Antique Blue Painted Nightstands Chest of Drawers
Located in Round Top, TX
they are ready to be used and enjoyed. ** In light of current affairs and fluctuating fuel prices
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Swedish Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

Vibrant Sailboats On The Water
By Don Hazen
Located in Lake Worth Beach, FL
generated by the hot oranges, fuchsias, cobalt, beaten gold, scarlet and emeralds, which he uses, in a
Category

1980s Modern Landscape Paintings

Materials

Cotton Canvas, Oil

Set of Two Midcentury Amber Glass Bubble Lights by Helena Tynell
By Glashütte Limburg, Helena Tynell
Located in London, GB
opening, which are not visible when the fixture is in use. There is a light patina to the outer tubes
Category

Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal, Brass

"La marina di San Giorgio"Venice, Landscape, Italy cm.40 x 30 Oil 1973
By Virgilio Guidi
Located in Torino, IT
the Academy of Fine Arts in Rome and these were the years of the first reflections on the use of light
Category

1970s Contemporary Landscape Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Divine and Bulldogs, 16x20, 21st Century, Contemporary, Celebrity, Photography
By Greg Gorman
Located in München, BY
profession. His distinctive use of light in his black and white portraits is one of the identifying aspects
Category

1980s Contemporary Black and White Photography

Materials

Archival Pigment

David Michalek, Contemporary, Nude, Photography
By Greg Gorman
Located in München, BY
. His distinctive use of light in his black and white portraits is one of the identifying aspects of a
Category

1980s Contemporary Nude Photography

Materials

Archival Pigment

Vintage 14K Gold Natural Coral Ring and Earrings, Jewelry Set
Located in Rotterdam, NL
the actual color due to the artificial light used in the photo's. The ring and earrings are in good
Category

Mid-20th Century Dutch Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Coral, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold

Jacob Colier, LA, Contemporary, Celebrity, Photography, Portrait
By Greg Gorman
Located in München, BY
unique style in his profession. His distinctive use of light in his black and white portraits is one of
Category

2010s Contemporary Black and White Photography

Materials

Archival Pigment

David Hockney contact sheet, 21st Century, Contemporary, Celebrity, Photography
By Greg Gorman
Located in München, BY
unique style in his profession. His distinctive use of light in his black and white portraits is one of
Category

1980s Contemporary Black and White Photography

Materials

Archival Pigment

David Hockney Portraits, 21st Century, Contemporary, Celebrity, Photography
By Greg Gorman
Located in München, BY
profession. His distinctive use of light in his black and white portraits is one of the identifying aspects
Category

Early 2000s Contemporary Color Photography

Materials

Archival Pigment

Al Pacino LA, Contemporary, Celebrity, Photography, Scarface, Portrait
By Greg Gorman
Located in München, BY
layouts and fine art work, Greg Gorman has developed a unique style in his profession. His distinctive use
Category

1980s Contemporary Black and White Photography

Materials

Archival Pigment

Arikha Ink Drawings Etchings Gallery Poster from Janie C. Lee Gallery
By Avigdor Arikha
Located in Houston, TX
. His practice thereafter remained to paint directly from the subject in natural light only, using no
Category

1970s Naturalistic More Prints

Materials

Black and White

“Mother Her Children” Interior Painting by Bernard de Hoog, Dutch
Located in Shippensburg, PA
superiority in the use of light to create atmosphere. His work tended towards family scenes, often interior
Category

20th Century Dutch Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Giltwood, Paint

French School Tonal Painting of Bathing Woman, Early 20th Century
Located in Shippensburg, PA
the scene; every element is rich with texture and minute variation. Perhaps most compelling is the use
Category

20th Century French Romantic Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Paint

Shepard Fairey Liberte, Egalite, Fraternite Signed Dated Print France Street
By Shepard Fairey
Located in Draper, UT
using my art to shed light on issues and support people who do work on the ground for those issues. I
Category

2010s Contemporary More Art

Materials

Lithograph

Thomas Beach portrait of the Masters Blair, Henry Charles Blair
By Thomas Beach
Located in Stoke, Hampshire
must rate amongst his finest works in terms of quality, use of light and its ambitious scale. Works by
Category

18th Century Portrait Paintings

Materials

Oil

Labelled Stilnovo Chandelier Made of Glass, Brass and Painted Metal
By Stilnovo
Located in Chiavari, Liguria
lampshades. Each lampshade measures 15x15cm and stands 25cm tall, emitting a gentle, inviting light when in
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal, Brass

Japanese Lovely Antique Glazed Miniature Owl Incense Container Mint Signed Boxed
Located in South Burlington, VT
ceramic, then hand-painted in beautiful realistic colors using light and dark glazes. Signed artist
Category

Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

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