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Bec Brittain s Shy 17 Chandelier
By Bec Brittain
Located in Dallas, TX
The critically acclaimed Shy Chandelier was launched by Bec Brittain in 2011. The SHY light uses
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal

Park Avenue Garage, New York City
By Louis Faurer
Located in New York, NY
photograph, Faurer uses the light reflecting on a row of parked cars to create a seductively glinting image
Category

1950s Black and White Photography

Materials

Silver Gelatin

"Link" abstract geometric ceramic sculpture by Lauren Klenow, 2024, stoneware
Located in Brooklyn, NY
shapes. Hand built by the artist in using a textured beige/light brown stoneware clay. 6.5” x 8.8” x 5
Category

2010s Modern Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic, Clay, Stoneware

Companion 2 - 21st Century, Contemporary, Figurative Portrait, Animal, Boy, Dog
Located in Ibadan, Oyo
create my light sources and because of my love for vibrant colours, I make use of heavily shaded
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Figurative Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Companion 3 - 21st Century, Contemporary, Figurative Portrait, Animal, Boy, Dog
Located in Ibadan, Oyo
create my light sources and because of my love for vibrant colours, I make use of heavily shaded
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Figurative Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Mid-Century Danish Orient Pendant Lamp by Jo Hammerborg for Fog Mørup
By Jo Hammerborg
Located in Hamburg, DE
direct light down. Small slots in the screen additionally use a light effect. the luminaire is the ovp
Category

20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal

Large Painting "Red Sky" Oil Spackle on Wood Katherine Bowling American Modern
By Katherine Bowling
Located in Surfside, FL
; and the drip paintings of Jackson Pollock." Bowling is influenced by the use of light in the paintings
Category

1980s Abstract Paintings

Materials

Plaster, Wood, Oil

Old Sarum
By Eric Brown
Located in London, GB
using light in his paintings. In the above image, we see a rare example of Brown using figures in his
Category

20th Century Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Sideboard by Gianfranco Frattini for Bernini, Italy 1960s.
By Gianfranco Frattini
Located in Lot/Drogenbos, BE
article, comments - Good condition, some scratches, no boards in the lockers. Light use according to age
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Buffets

Materials

Metal

Radiant Abstraction , Kinetogenics, AIC, SFMoMA, SFMA, São Paulo Biennial
By Richard Irving Bowman
Located in Santa Cruz, CA
he began in 1956, Bowman explored the intersection of color and light using contemporary advances in
Category

1960s Abstract Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil, Alkyd

Large Gold Frame Classic Pine Wood Frame Gilded 60x52cm
Located in Poperinge, BE
painting in! This vintage frame is in good used condition, light signs of use on the corners and edges
Category

Late 20th Century European Picture Frames

Materials

Wood

Magnificent Crystal Arts and Crafts Bowl Chandelier
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
baluster set with silver metal finials and large tear drop lustres giving a magnificent light when in use
Category

Vintage 1930s Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Crystal

Post-Impressionist Colorful Night Fair Landscape Gouache by Epifanio Ortega
Located in Pasadena, CA
freedom of Mexican muralism. In Night Fair, Ortega skillfully uses light not just to illuminate space, but
Category

Late 20th Century Post-Impressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Gouache

Goodnews (The Origin) - 21st Century, Contemporary, Figurative Portrait, Floral
Located in Ibadan, Oyo
create my light sources and because of my love for vibrant colours, I make use of heavily shaded
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Figurative Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

MoLUno Chandelier BLK
By Lumfardo Luminaires
Located in Los Angeles, CA
for use anywhere in the world. Light bulbs included with order. Measurements: Measures: Diameter 42
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers an...

Materials

Aluminum, Brass

David Bowie, New York, 20th Century, Contemporary, Celebrity, Photography
By Greg Gorman
Located in München, BY
developed a unique style in his profession. His distinctive use of light in his black and white portraits is
Category

1980s Contemporary Black and White Photography

Materials

Archival Pigment

Robert de Niro, New York, 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

Andy Warhol, Los Angeles, 21st Century, Contemporary, Celebrity, Photography
By Greg Gorman
Located in München, BY
developed a unique style in his profession. His distinctive use of light in his black and white portraits is
Category

1980s Contemporary Black and White Photography

Materials

Archival Pigment

Refraction of Blue and Green by Bernadette Jiyong Frank - Contemporary Painting
By Bernadette Jiyong Frank
Located in DE
elegant patterns of syncopation that result in crystalline structures. Her series Refraction uses light in
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Geometric Abstract Paintings

Materials

Resin, Oil

Attributed to Barovier Toso Brass and "Reticello" Murano Glass Sconces
Located in Puglia, Puglia
decorated using the Reticello technique, so called because of the characteristic net-like texture that can
Category

Early 2000s Italian Art Deco Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Brass

A Huntsman and a Pointer Dog. Oil painting on canvas
By Theodore Levigne
Located in St. Albans, GB
sense of naturalism. He was also inspired by the impressionists, particularly in their use of light and
Category

Late 19th Century Barbizon School Animal Paintings

Materials

Oil

Black Bookcase with Sliding Doors
By Erbanisteria Roberto Gambella
Located in Milan, IT
objects displayed on the three wooden shelves and central, four-drawer section stained in light walnut
Category

2010s Italian Modern Cabinets

Materials

Wood

MoLUno Chandelier FM BR
By Lumfardo Luminaires
Located in Los Angeles, CA
perforated center stem. The fixture can be wired for use anywhere in the world. Light bulbs included with
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers an...

Materials

Aluminum, Silver, Brass

MoLUno Chandelier FM AS
By Lumfardo Luminaires
Located in Los Angeles, CA
center stem. The fixture can be wired for use anywhere in the world. Light bulbs included with order
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers an...

Materials

Aluminum, Silver, Brass

Refraction Green by Bernadette Jiyong Frank - Contemporary abstract oil painting
By Bernadette Jiyong Frank
Located in DE
series Refraction uses light in a similar way, though to different ends. Frank explores refractivity in
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Geometric Abstract Paintings

Materials

Resin, Oil

Giovanni Offredi Polished Steel Coffee table "Tebe" for Saporiti, 1980s Italy
By Giovanni Offredi, Saporiti
Located in Grand Cayman, KY
good condition for its age and use. Light scratches in the steel faces and very small dents denote the
Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Post-Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Stainless Steel

Belgo Chrom by Roger van Hevel Design Coffee Table 23kt Gold 130cm
By Roger Vanhevel
Located in Poperinge, BE
vintage interior! In beautiful used condition, light signs of age and use such as small superficial
Category

Vintage 1970s Belgian Hollywood Regency Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Gold Plate, Chrome

Goodnews 6 - 21st Century, Contemporary, Figurative, Portrait, Bird, Happiness
Located in Ibadan, Oyo
create my light sources and because of my love for vibrant colours, I make use of heavily shaded
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Still-life Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Goodnews 5 - 21st Century, Contemporary, Figurative, Portrait, Happiness
Located in Ibadan, Oyo
create my light sources and because of my love for vibrant colours, I make use of heavily shaded
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Still-life Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Goodnews 4 - 21st Century, Contemporary, Figurative, Portrait, Happiness
Located in Ibadan, Oyo
create my light sources and because of my love for vibrant colours, I make use of heavily shaded
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Still-life Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Goodnews 7 - 21st Century, Contemporary, Figurative, Portrait, Happiness
Located in Ibadan, Oyo
create my light sources and because of my love for vibrant colours, I make use of heavily shaded
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Still-life Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Mid 20th Century Italian Two Tier Side Table Trolley By Ignazio Gardella c.1950
By Ignazio Gardella
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
light domestic use. Please refer to photographs. SIZE Height: 56 cm // 22.05 in Diameter: 44 cm
Category

20th Century Italian Other Carts and Bar Carts

Materials

Brass

Barovier Style Murano Glass Sconces with Golden Flakes and Bubbles, Wall Lights
By Barovier
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
support. They are extremely decorative and could be used in every room. Their light is warm and very
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and...

Materials

Brass

Zabihi Collection Gray Animal Motif Turkish Fine Sivas Rug
Located in New York, NY
that would be fitting in foyer. Light enough to use as a wall piece too Measures: 4'4" x 5'5".
Category

Early 20th Century Turkish Folk Art Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool

Refraction Aubergine by Bernadette Jiyong Frank - Contemporary abstract painting
By Bernadette Jiyong Frank
Located in DE
elegant patterns of syncopation that result in crystalline structures. Her series Refraction uses light in
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Geometric Abstract Paintings

Materials

Resin, Oil

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

1990s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Brass

Barovier Style Murano Pulegoso Gold and Black Glass Sconces , Torchere Sconces
By Barovier
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
decorative and could be used in every room. Their light is warm and very pleasant.They are pieces of art and
Category

1990s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Brass

Magnificent Crystal Arts and Crafts Bowl Chandelier A superb piece
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
baluster set with silver metal finials and large tear drop lustres giving a magnificent light when in use
Category

Vintage 1910s Arts and Crafts Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Crystal

Spring, abstract.
Located in Zofingen, AG
The picture is made on canvas, in three-dimensional style. I used light green acrylic, in different
Category

2010s Abstract Impressionist Abstract Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Acrylic

Oil Painting Eiffel Tower Paris attrib. to Caroline Burnett, Parisian Cityscape
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 Modern Paintings

Materials

Paint

Goodnews 3 - 21st Century, Contemporary, Figurative, Portrait, Bird, Happiness
Located in Ibadan, Oyo
create my light sources and because of my love for vibrant colours, I make use of heavily shaded
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Still-life Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Goodnews 1 - 21st Century, Contemporary, Figurative, Portrait, Phone, Happiness
Located in Ibadan, Oyo
create my light sources and because of my love for vibrant colours, I make use of heavily shaded
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Still-life Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Goodnews 2 - 21st Century, Contemporary, Figurative, Portrait, Phone, Happiness
Located in Ibadan, Oyo
create my light sources and because of my love for vibrant colours, I make use of heavily shaded
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Still-life Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Ceramic Star Brown Ceramic Lamp, Germany, 1970s
By OTHR
Located in Rijssen, NL
, manufactured in the 1970s in Germany. We used smoked  light bulbs (see images), but silver mirror, soft gold
Category

Vintage 1970s German Other Flush Mount

Materials

Ceramic

1 of the 4 Ceramic Star Brown Beige Ceramic Lamps, Germany, 1970s
By OTHR
Located in Rijssen, NL
/black ceramic, manufactured in the 1970s in Germany. We used smoked  light bulbs (see images), but
Category

Vintage 1970s German Other Flush Mount

Materials

Ceramic

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

20th Century French Art Deco Paintings

Materials

Paint

Fortis VINTAGE RARE Rare Condition Fortis Marinemaster 1970 Ref 8001 Valjoux 72
Located in Toronto, CA
Band Condition :In Used condition With With Light Wear And Marks Check the pics Band Size : Will Fit A
Category

Vintage 1970s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Rolex Oyster Precision 6423 Arrowhead Dagger Dial Watch
By Rolex
Located in Toronto, CA
) Band Type : Stainless Steel With Marked Buckle Band Condition :In Used condition With With light Wear
Category

Vintage 1950s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Hecate – Leather Table Lamp by Studio Aristotelis Barakos X Aumorfia
By Studio Aristotelis Barakos
Located in Athens, GR
aesthetics and an artisanal spirit. This lamp can be modified for use in any country. Light bulb: G9 LED
Category

2010s Greek Minimalist Table Lamps

Materials

Leather, Opaline Glass

Attributed to Barovier Toso Brass and Murano Glass Sconces, Pair
By Barovier&Toso
Located in Puglia, Puglia
are extremely decorative and can be used in any setting. Their light is warm and very pleasant and
Category

1990s Italian Art Deco Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Brass

New York City Street Painting Paul Bachem News Stand
By Michael Budden
Located in Chesterfield, NJ
awarded an honorable mention for his painting "Valley Creek" and in 2017 he won "Best Use of Light" for
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Impressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil

French Midcentury Desk Lamp With Three Shades
Located in London, GB
bulbs, as you would use in a new light. We can adapt the wiring for any destination, please get in
Category

Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

PAN Keramik Star Brown Beige Ceramic Lamp, Germany, 1970s
By PAN Keramik
Located in Rijssen, NL
, manufactured in the 1970s in Germany. We used gold mirror light bulbs (see images), but silver mirror, soft
Category

Vintage 1970s German Other Flush Mount

Materials

Ceramic

Come With Me - Street Art, Urban, Graffiti, colour pop
By Courty
Located in London, GB
  hand  made  neon  light  use  in  the  world  of  art  & sculpture from his East
Category

2010s Contemporary Mixed Media

Materials

Glitter, Board

You don t have to be Rich to be my Girl-Street Art, Urban, Graffiti, colour pop
By Courty
Located in London, GB
  hand  made  neon  light  use  in  the  world  of  art  & sculpture from his East
Category

2010s Contemporary Mixed Media

Materials

Glitter, Board

Hecate – Leather Floor or Table Lamp by Studio Aristotelis Barakos X Aumorfia
By Studio Aristotelis Barakos
Located in Athens, GR
contemporary aesthetics and an artisanal spirit. This lamp can be modified for use in any country. Light bulb
Category

2010s Greek Minimalist Floor Lamps

Materials

Leather, Opaline Glass

PAN Keramik Caroussel Brown Ceramic Lamp, Germany, 1970s
By PAN Keramik
Located in Rijssen, NL
ceramic, manufactured in the 1970s in Germany. We used gold mirror light bulbs (see images), but silver
Category

Vintage 1970s German Other Flush Mount

Materials

Ceramic

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