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Collection of Antique Plaster Models After the Parthenon Frieze
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
Acropolis Museum, Athens. Piece only: H39.5 x W26 x D2 cm Base ø 20 cm
Category

Antique Late 19th Century English Classical Greek Mounted Objects

Materials

Metal, Steel

Victorian Carved Emerald Cameo and Diamond Pendant Necklace
Located in Great Neck Plaza, NY
the warm tones of the 14K yellow gold backing and antique chain. Dated circa 1880, this museum-worthy
Category

Antique 1880s Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, Silver

Fabricius and Kastholm FK87 "Grasshopper" for Alfred Kill, Denmark, 1960 s
By Kill International, Jørgen Kastholm Preben Fabricius
Located in Uithoorn, NL
museum collections, including MoMA and the Vitra Design Museum. A collector’s piece, a very good
Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Steel, Chrome

Monumental Renaissance Revival Oak Sideboard R.J. Horner Style, U.S.A. c.1880
By J. Horner
Located in Los Angeles, CA
grand hallway. This is a rare and museum-quality piece for the serious collector or designer seeking a
Category

Antique 1880s American Sideboards

Materials

Oak

Michael Jordan Signed 44x60 Framed 3D Photo Upper Deck LE/123 Chicago Bulls UDA
Located in New York, NY
#9/123, making it a true collector’s gem with low-number appeal. This museum-scale piece measures a
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Sports Equipment and Memor...

Materials

Fiberglass, Hardwood, Paper

Incredible Günter Wyss Modernist Ring
Located in Litchfield, CT
passed away at age 37. Highly sought after by museums and collectors alike, this piece is in excellent
Category

Vintage 1960s Swiss Modernist Cocktail Rings

Materials

18k Gold, White Gold

Caucasian Rug Karabakh
Located in Ferrara, IT
and a museum-worthy treasure. The measurement of this piece is 135 x 205 cm.
Category

Antique 19th Century Caucasian Caucasian Rugs

Materials

Wool

1970 s André Courreges Hyperbole Beige Knit Sleeveless Logo A-Line Dress
By Courrèges, Courreges Hyperbole
Located in Toronto, Ontario
1970's Courreges Hyperbole beige wool sleeveless logo A-line dress. A classic, museum worthy piece
Category

1970s European Informal Dresses

Large Art Deco Bronze Bowl by Gunnar Nylund for Akta Brons, Sweden, 1940s
By Gunnar Nylund
Located in Balen, BE
vintage condition. A museum-worthy piece of Swedish design—striking as a centerpiece, sculptural object
Category

Vintage 1940s Swedish Art Deco Decorative Dishes and Vide-Poche

Materials

Bronze

17th-century Emilian Chest Of Drawers In Solid Walnut
Located in Atlanta, GA
space, it brings depth, character, and historical significance to any setting. A museum-worthy piece
Category

Antique 17th Century Italian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Walnut

Jean Mahie 22K Yellow Gold Cultured Baroque Gray Pearl Bracelet
By Jean Mahie
Located in Miami, FL
document A museum-worthy piece for discerning collectors of rare, artisanal jewelry.
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Link Bracelets

Materials

Pearl, Yellow Gold

Black Lacquer Box with Silver Birds by Hiroshi Mimura (1921–1975), Japan, Showa
Located in Fukuoka, JP
proportions and crisp polish, was likely created as a decorative or presentation piece. A museum-quality work
Category

20th Century Japanese Showa Lacquer

Materials

Silver Leaf

Yves Saint Laurent YSL Robert Goossens White Shell Coral Crystals Branch Brooch
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Wokingham, England
, but barely noticeable, very good to wear. 100% Genuine. Museum collection. Book piece. Very rare to
Category

Vintage 1980s French Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Gold Plate

Rare Cini Boeri Model 235 Wall Light for Arteluce, Italy, 1970s
By Cini Boeri
Located in Weesp, NL
, museum-quality piece of Italian mid-century modern lighting by one of the most influential female
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Metal

Apollo Offset Print by Robert Mapplethorpe, Framed, 1994
By Robert Mapplethorpe
Located in Brooklyn, NY
-inch mat, this piece offers a museum-quality display. The framing complements the subject’s purity and
Category

1990s Prints and Multiples

Materials

Offset

Alaia by Azzedine Alaia Spring Summer 1992 "Mon Coeur Est A Papa" dress
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Antwerpen, Vlaams Gewest
runway. A true rarity, this museum-worthy piece is not only a testament to Alaïa’s legacy but also a
Category

1990s Italian Day Dresses

Iconic Thierry Mugler 1995 Sculptural Jacket with Sheer Boned Corset Waist
By Thierry Mugler
Located in Berlin, BE
Museum worthy piece of Fashion History The fabulous iconic archival Thierry Mugler jacket with
Category

1990s French Jackets

Vintage Pierre Cardin Abstract Futuristic Modernist Bangle Cuff, 1960s
By Pierre Cardin, Paco Rabanne, Thierry Mugler
Located in San Diego, CA
modern sculpture. This piece is signed and is incredibly chic. Museum quality piece. The black and white
Category

Vintage 1960s French Futurist Collectible Jewelry

Materials

Metal

Mamluk Pattern Wool Rug 9′1″ × 12′ Geometric Design in Rust and Blue
By Amara Rugs
Located in Torrance, CA
—bridging historical reverence with contemporary interior sophistication. A museum-worthy floor piece for
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Pakistani Folk Art Central Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Mid-century modern brass floor lamp by Bruno Gatta for Stilnovo, Italy, 1950s
By Stilnovo, Bruno Gatta, Gino Sarfatti
Located in Nicolosi, IT
. A true museum-worthy piece, this lamp retains its original power cable, a testament to its
Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Brass, Iron

Paolo Buffa Rare high Buffet for Arrighi designs Gariboldi, signed
By Serafino Arrighi, Paolo Buffa, Giovanni Gariboldi
Located in Milano, IT
it a museum-worthy piece for connoisseurs of Italian design.
Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Buffets

Materials

Brass, Bronze

17th Century Italian Painted Confessional Box
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
wonderful piece is museum quality. The faux painting is all original. There is a seat inside, a grill for
Category

Antique 17th Century Italian Religious Items

Materials

Pine, Paint

Jorge Zalszupin “720” Armchair in Jacaranda and Leather, Brazil, 1959
By Jorge Zalszupin
Located in Sao Paulo, SP
of 20th-century design to acquire a museum-worthy piece of Brazilian furniture history. Dimensions
Category

Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Hardwood

Yaacov Agam, “Image-Magic” – Illuminated Plexiglass Light Sculpture Signed
By Yaacov Agam
Located in Weesp, NL
. Fully functional illumination. Why Collect This Piece? Museum-quality work by one of the foremost
Category

Vintage 1980s French Post-Modern Mobiles and Kinetic Sculptures

Materials

Acrylic, Plexiglass

"Slovak Boy Selling Onion"
Located in Edinburgh, GB
of Slovak rural life, making it an important ethnographic and artistic piece. Ideal for museum
Category

19th Century Romantic Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil, Paper

LEGACY 30 Carat GIA Massive Fancy Vivid Yellow Cushion Drop Diamond Necklace
Located in Mumbai, IN
not just for this generation, but for the next five. • A museum-quality piece that blurs the line
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Drop Necklaces

Materials

Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold

Rare Tom Ford for Gucci Fall 2004 Crystal-Embellished Silk Skirt – NWT – IT 38
By Tom Ford for Gucci
Located in Montgomery, TX
zipper. Unlined. • Size IT 38 (US 2–4). • Condition: New with tags. Museum-worthy. A standout archival
Category

Early 2000s Italian Pencil Skirts

Art Deco Ruba Rombic Jungle Green Glass Decanter by Rubin Haley for Consolodated
By Consolidated Glass
Located in Red Lion, PA
, and not considered flaws. Highly collectible and increasingly rare, this piece is a museum-worthy
Category

Vintage 1920s American Art Deco Bottles

Materials

Glass

Stunning Set of Four 19th Century Edo Period Fusuma Door Decorative Panels
Located in Los Angeles, CA
highlights the traditional materials and techniques of Edo period in Japan. This unique museum-quality piece
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Edo Paintings and Screens

Materials

Gold Leaf, Brass

Azzedine Alaïa Black Laser-Cut Boiled Wool Fringed Tunic – F/W 1993 Sz: M
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in West Hartford, CT
; rare runway-era Alaïa Style Notes: A museum-worthy piece for the collector or fashion-forward
Category

Early 2000s French Day Dresses

Iconic 1990s Dolce Gabbana Beaded Fringe Bustier Top
By Dolce Gabbana
Located in Dallas, TX
with every step. A museum-worthy piece perfect for collectors, fashion archivists, or an unforgettable
Category

1990s Italian Corsets

Rare "California Chair" by Ennio Ludovico Chiggio (Gruppo N) for Nikol Internati
By Ennio Chiggio
Located in leucate, FR
. Manufactured in very limited quantities, this piece is a true icon of innovation and pop culture from its era
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Space Age Chairs

Materials

Metal

"Allegorical Mythological Winter"
Located in Edinburgh, GB
, conveys a theatrical grandeur characteristic of the period. A museum-quality piece, this painting is an
Category

17th Century Realist Figurative Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

"Samsone Dalila"
By Antonio Balestra
Located in Edinburgh, GB
authenticity. Museum-quality piece, suitable for collectors of Old Masters, biblical art, or Baroque-era
Category

19th Century Realist Figurative Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Still Life Impressionist Painting by Laura Mills
Located in Fulton, CA
museum quality frame. Accompanying this piece of art is her scrapbook with many images of other works and
Category

Early 20th Century American Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Wood

LEGACY 75 Carat Fancy Color Radiant Cut Diamond Bracelet GIA Certified Natural
Located in Mumbai, IN
that rival the visual appeal of fancy light yellow diamonds. • A museum-worthy piece suitable for
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Tennis Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold

Captivating Mixed Media by Acclaimed Italian Artist Guido Coletti (1998-2000)
Located in Manzano, IT
Italian soul captured on canvas. Don't miss the opportunity to add this exquisite, museum-quality piece to
Category

1990s Italian Decorative Art

Materials

Canvas, Wood, Paint

Art Toy by Frank Kozik x Kidrobot “Smokin’ Joe Stalin” Bronze Bust, 2007
By Frank Kozik
Located in Weesp, NL
: Stamped on the base “Kozik x Kidrobot 2007” This is a rare opportunity to acquire a museum-quality piece
Category

Early 2000s American Modern Busts

Materials

Plastic

Polish Building - Mid 20th Century Oil Painting by Helena Krajewska - Poland
By Helena Malarewicz-Krajewska
Located in Watford, Hertfordshire
to the gallery of socialist realist art of the Zamoyski Museum in Kozłówka. This piece was created
Category

1950s Impressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil, Board

Arthur Espenet Carpenter Rosewood Tissue Box 1965c.
By Arthur Espenet Carpenter
Located in Chicago, IL
woodworker whose celebrated furniture is held in prestigious museum collections. In this rare piece, the
Category

Vintage 1960s American American Craftsman Decorative Boxes

Materials

Rosewood

1970s Halston Cerulean Blue Silk Chiffon Blue Size 6 / 8 70s Goddess Gown Dress
By Roy Halston Frowick, Halston
Located in San Diego, CA
chiffon that just flow with the wind and movement. An iconic museum worthy piece of fashion history. Very
Category

1970s American Evening Gowns

Vicke Lindstrand Rare Pair of Art Deco Vases in Etched Glass for Orrefors 1930s
By Orrefors, Vicke Lindstrand
Located in Tilburg, NL
whimsical and aesthetically very pleasing art deco design. Also a museum worthy piece of Swedish art glass
Category

Early 20th Century Swedish Art Deco Vases

Materials

Glass, Art Glass

Thierry Mugler Couture 2001 Archival Leather Corset Top Bustier
By Thierry Mugler, Thierry Mugler Couture
Located in Berlin, BE
Museum worthy piece of Fashion History Rare Archival Thierry Mugler Couture Pre-Fall 2001 Les
Category

Early 2000s French Bustiers

1800s B&G Two-handled Gilt Porcelain Urn, Finely Hand-painted Floral Pattern
By Bing Grøndahl
Located in Skien, NO
Scene A stunning museum-quality piece with a hand-painted floral and butterfly motif on one side and a
Category

Antique 1860s Danish Louis Philippe Urns

Materials

Porcelain

Fabulous Thierry Mugler FW 1990 ‘Music Hall’ Runway Jacket
By Thierry Mugler
Located in Praha 4, Hlavní město Praha
front snap buttons closure. Museum worthy collector's piece that is currently presented at "AZZEDINE
Category

1990s Dinner Jackets

Exquisite rare Art Nouveau Display / music cabinet By Emile Galle France 1905
By Émile Gallé
Located in Ijzendijke, NL
masterpiece. Adorned with intricate marquetry on all sides, this museum-quality piece will undoubtedly make a
Category

Antique Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Cabinets

Materials

Walnut, Glass

Santa Barbara Environs, Painting, Watercolor on Watercolor Paper
By Daniel Clarke
Located in Yardley, PA
museum :: Painting :: Impressionist :: This piece comes with an official certificate of authenticity
Category

2010s Impressionist Drawings and Watercolor Paintings

Materials

Watercolor

Antique 16th century Venetian Painted Gold Gilt Iron Strongbox with Original Key
Located in Doha, QA
of honor within a palazzo or private study. This is a museum-grade piece- rarely seen on the open
Category

Antique 16th Century Italian Renaissance Decorative Boxes

Materials

Gold, Iron

"Burn Scar (No. 3)" Sculptural Forest Inspired Painting by Katherine Filice
By Katherine Filice
Located in Hollister, CA
lived experience. This museum-quality framed piece is in excellent/new condition and ships from Northern
Category

2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings

Materials

Found Objects, Archival Ink, Wax

Thierry Mugler GLAM Jacket Crystal Black Velvet Rhinestone FW 1985
By Thierry Mugler
Located in Berlin, BE
The most amazing glamorous Thierry Mugler jacket. FW1985/86 Collection, Museum worthy collectors
Category

1980s Jackets

A Monumental 19th C. Moser Gilt and Enameled Yellow Crystal Parrot Vase
By Moser
Located in New York, NY
absolutely a Museum Quality piece. Bohemia, Circa: 1880 Height: 21.5 inches
Category

Antique 1880s Czech Other Vases

Materials

Crystal

"Satyrs and Nymphs in a Landscape"
By Daniel Vertangen
Located in Edinburgh, GB
investment purposes. This museum-quality piece is an exceptional addition to any collection of Dutch Golden
Category

17th Century Realist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

1920s Original Tattoo Flash Sheet • Traditional American Design • As Found
Located in Lancaster, PA
working artist’s portfolio, making this a museum-worthy piece of tattoo heritage. 🧾 Item Details
Category

Vintage 1920s Outsider and Self Taught Art

Materials

Paper

Thierry Mugler FW 1991 Futuristic Mesh Insert Dress
By Thierry Mugler
Located in Praha 4, Hlavní město Praha
was created. A true museum worthy piece of fashion history. The dress is in excellent condition
Category

1990s French Informal Dresses

LEGACY 45-Carat Bracelet Fancy Yellow Oval cut Diamond GIA Natural diamonds
Located in Mumbai, IN
-certified ovals • Mixed diamond shapes add architectural brilliance • Rare 45-carat composition — a museum
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Tennis Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold

Mazarine Chest Of Drawers / Commode From The Beginning Of The 18th Century
Located in Brussels, Brussels
veneer It opens with four drawers on four rows with crosspieces museum quality piece from the early 18
Category

Antique Early 18th Century French Louis XIV Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Walnut

Caged Woman 2, Contemporary Verdigris Bronze Figure Suspended in Rusted Iron Orb
By Óscar Aldonza Torres
Located in FISTERRA, ES
” ensemble for a striking gallery installation. Presented in museum-quality condition, this piece ships in a
Category

2010s Expressionist Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Bronze, Iron

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