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29 Stars, Iowa Statehood, Pre-civil War, 1846-1848
Located in York County, PA
29 STARS, IOWA STATEHOOD, PRE-CIVIL WAR, 1846-1848, MEDALLION CONFIGURATION: 29 star
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Antique 19th Century American Political and Patriotic Memorabilia

31 STARS, PRE-CIVIL WAR (1850-1858), CALIFORNIA STATEHOOD:
Located in York County, PA
31 STARS, PRE-CIVIL WAR (1850-1858), CALIFORNIA STATEHOOD, HALOED MEDALLION CONFIGURATION:
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Antique 19th Century American Political and Patriotic Memorabilia

32-Star Pre-Civil War American Flag, circa 1858
Located in Colorado Springs, CO
the fact that prior to the Civil War display of the stars and stripes was at a low-point for the
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Antique Mid-19th Century North American Political and Patriotic Memorabilia

29 Stars, Iowa Statehood, Pre-Civil War, Medallion Configuration Flag
Located in York County, PA
29 STARS, IOWA STATEHOOD, PRE-CIVIL WAR, 1846-1848, MEDALLION CONFIGURATION: 29 star American
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Antique 19th Century Political and Patriotic Memorabilia

30 Star Antique American Parade Flag, Pre-Civil War Era
Located in York County, PA
30 stars on an antique American flag of the Pre-Civil War era, rare and beautiful, with a medallion
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Antique Mid-19th Century American Political and Patriotic Memorabilia

Materials

Cotton

German Jewish Weimar Era Silver Gelatin Photograph Pre War Judaica Costume Party
Located in Surfside, FL
as contentious relationships with the victors of the First World War. Resentment in Germany towards
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20th Century Modern Black and White Photography

Materials

Photographic Paper

Original Fashion Drawings Fashion Plate - Pre War Early-Mid 20th Century Sketch
Located in Watford, Hertfordshire
Original fashion drawings from late 1930's. Fashion Plate. Keywords: Sketch, print, fashion, dress, black and white, woman, clothing, clothes, shop.
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1930s Other Art Style Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Black and White

30 Star, Pre-Civil War, Rare and Beautiful Flag, Wisconsin Statehood
Located in York County, PA
30 STARS, PRE-CIVIL WAR, RARE AND BEAUTIFUL WITH A MEDALLION CONFIGURATION THAT FEATURES A HALOED
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Antique Mid-19th Century American Political and Patriotic Memorabilia

Pre-Civil War Cast Iron Medallion with the Federal Eagle Dated 1857
Located in York County, PA
AMERICAN, PRE-CIVIL WAR, CAST IRON MEDALLION / PLAQUE WITH A FEDERAL EAGLE SUPERIMPOSED ON A
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Antique 1850s American Political and Patriotic Memorabilia

Materials

Wrought Iron

32 Star Flag With An Especially Rare, Pre-civil War Star Count
Located in York County, PA
32 STARS, AN ESPECIALLY RARE, PRE-CIVIL WAR STAR COUNT, ON A RARE, SMALL SCALE, HOMEMADE FLAG, WITH
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Antique 19th Century American Political and Patriotic Memorabilia

30 Stars, Pre-civil War, Rare And Beautiful With A Medallion Con
Located in York County, PA
30 STARS, PRE-CIVIL WAR, RARE AND BEAUTIFUL WITH A MEDALLION CONFIGURATION THAT FEATURES A HALOED
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Antique 19th Century American Political and Patriotic Memorabilia

30 Star Flag, Pre-Civil War Ear, Haloed Center Star, Wisconsin Statehood
Located in York County, PA
30 STAR FLAG OF THE PRE-CIVIL WAR ERA, A RARE AND BEAUTIFUL ANTIQUE EXAMPLE WITH A DOUBLE-WREATH
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Antique Mid-19th Century American Political and Patriotic Memorabilia

Materials

Cotton

30 Star Parade Flag, Wisconsin Statehood, Pre-Civil War Era, Ca 1848-1850
Located in York County, PA
30 STAR FLAG OF THE PRE-CIVIL WAR ERA, A RARE AND BEAUTIFUL ANTIQUE EXAMPLE WITH A DOUBLE-WREATH
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Antique Mid-19th Century American Political and Patriotic Memorabilia

Materials

Cotton

30 Stars on an Antique American Flag of the Pre-Civil War Era
Located in York County, PA
30 stars on an antique American flag of the pre-Civil War era, rare and beautiful, with a medallion
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Antique Mid-19th Century American Political and Patriotic Memorabilia

U.S Navy Jack With 30 Stars, Entirely Hand-Sewn, Pre-Civil War Example
Located in York County, PA
U.S. NAVY JACK WITH 30 STARS, AN ENTIRELY HAND-SEWN, PRE-CIVIL WAR EXAMPLE WITH GREAT COLOR AND
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Antique Mid-19th Century American Political and Patriotic Memorabilia

U.S. Navy Jack with 30 Stars, Entirely Hand-Sewn, Pre- Civil War Example
Located in York County, PA
U.S. NAVY JACK WITH 30 STARS, AN ENTIRELY HAND-SEWN, PRE-CIVIL WAR EXAMPLE WITH MARKINGS FROM NEW
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Antique Mid-19th Century American Political and Patriotic Memorabilia

1950s French Midcentury Bowfront Sideboard in Lacquered Birch Boxwood Hardwood
Located in Sherborne, Dorset
1960s. The design is rooted in the pre-war Art Deco style but obviously influenced by the pared down
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Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Sideboards

Materials

Boxwood, Hardwood, Birch

Original Pre-War Topless Polynesian Oil Painting on Velvet by Roger Fowler, Tahit
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Original late 1930s/1940s topless Polynesian girl oil painting on velvet signed "Roger Fowler, Tahiti" Fowler's paintings were sold at Don The Beachcombers restaurant in Huntingto...
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Vintage 1940s American Art Deco Paintings

Materials

Velvet

Rare Hungarian Jewish Rabbi Judaica Oil Painting Portrait
By Lajos Polczer
Located in Surfside, FL
Rare Pre World War II (Pre Holocaust) Judaica Art. European Judaic art from this period is
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Mid-20th Century Post-Impressionist Figurative Paintings

Materials

Oil

Mothers Blessing, Shabbat Candles Rare Hungarian Judaica Oil Painting
By Anton Peczely
Located in Surfside, FL
Rare Pre World War II (Pre Holocaust) Judaica Art. European Judaic art from this period is
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Early 20th Century Post-Impressionist Figurative Paintings

Materials

Oil, Board

Blessing of the Tzadik (Rebbe) Rare Hungarian Judaica Oil Painting
By Anton Peczely
Located in Surfside, FL
Rare Pre World War II (Pre Holocaust) Judaica Art. European Judaic art from this period is
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Early 20th Century Post-Impressionist Figurative Paintings

Materials

Oil, Board

Wisdom of King Solomon Rare Biblical Hungarian Judaica Oil Painting
By Anton Peczely
Located in Surfside, FL
Rare Pre World War II (Pre Holocaust) Judaica Art. European Judaic art from this period is
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Early 20th Century Post-Impressionist Figurative Paintings

Materials

Oil, Board

the Rabbi s Cheder Test Hungarian Judaica Oil Painting
By Nandor Vydai Brenner
Located in Surfside, FL
Rare Pre World War II (Pre Holocaust) Judaica Art. European Judaic art from this period is
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Early 20th Century Post-Impressionist Figurative Paintings

Materials

Oil, Canvas

Art Deco Star of David Aquamarine Pendant
Located in Chicago, IL
An original pre World War II Art Deco pendant designed as a round openwork matte gold plaque with a
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Early 20th Century Art Deco Drop Necklaces

Materials

Aquamarine, 14k Gold

Folk art chaise longue, early 20th century
Located in View Park, CA
A craftsman pre-war folk art chaise longue, early 20th century. Hand-carved oak and pewter-toned
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Early 20th Century Unknown Arts and Crafts Chaise Longues

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Distressed Vintage Turkish Sivas Rug with Modern Industrial Art Deco Style
By Zeki Müren
Located in Dallas, TX
, Jacobean, Edwardian, Colonial Revival, Jazz Age, Expressionism, Art Deco, Pre-War, Mid-Century Modern
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Mid-20th Century Turkish Art Deco Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool

New Contemporary Chinese Art Deco Style Runner
By Walter Nichols
Located in Dallas, TX
, Arts & Crafts, Craftsman, Aesthetic Movement, Edwardian, Colonial Revival, Jazz Age, Art Deco, Pre-War
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Chinoiserie Indian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Monumental Art Pottery Vases by Knud Kyhn for Royal Copenhagen
Located in Peabody, MA
is dated 1938. Price is for the pair. These represent the very best of the ceramic art of pre
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Vintage 1930s Danish Vases

Materials

Stoneware

Antique Chinese Art Deco Rug 1920 s 8 x 9
Located in Evanston, IL
Pre-War China. The Art Deco movement was inspired by Western influences on the Chinese manufacturing
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Early 20th Century Chinese and East Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Walnut Loveseat
Located in Chicago, IL
example of pre-war Hungarian Art Nouveau design. The solid wood frame has been fully restored. Upholstery
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Mid-20th Century Hungarian Art Nouveau Loveseats

Materials

Upholstery, Walnut

New Contemporary Turkish Oushak Runner with Modern Transitional Style
Located in Dallas, TX
, Colonial Revival, Expressionism, Art Deco, Pre-War, Mid-Century Modern, Hollywood Regency, English Country
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21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Oushak Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool

Cerused Art Deco Oak Buffet Maxime Old Style France, circa 1940
By Maxime Old
Located in Camden, ME
-war art deco buffet created in France, circa 1940. The buffet has been professionally restored and is
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Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Sideboards

Materials

Oak

Pre War European Hasidic Rabbi Portrait German Judaica Oil Painting
Located in Surfside, FL
religious scholar at study or prayer. Rare Pre World War II (Pre Holocaust) Judaica Art. European Judaic art
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20th Century Impressionist Figurative Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Johansson Gurli "Kirsti" Stool Model no. 95 for Asko, 1930s
By Asko
Located in Helsinki, FI
rare and a perfect example of the Finnish pre war Art Deco period. Suitable of modern and classic
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Vintage 1930s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Stools

Materials

Fabric, Birch

Pre World War II Austrian Judaica Oil Painting Hasidic Rabbi Portrait
By Rudolf Klinsbogl Klingsberg
Located in Surfside, FL
Rudolf KLINGSBÖGL Austrian Viennese painter and teacher. Chassidic Rebbe in tallit. Klingsbogl was active in Vienna and is known for his typical portraits and paintings of interiors ...
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Early 20th Century Academic Figurative Paintings

Materials

Oil

Framed 48 Star Ships Flag Pre-World War II
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This is an authentic framed 48 star ship's flag from a Pre-World War II military vessel. The flag
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Vintage 1930s American Political and Patriotic Memorabilia

Materials

Cotton, Linen, Wood

Framed Sketch Pencil Drawing of Couple in City Scene Pre War Polish Jewish Art
By Artur Markowicz
Located in Surfside, FL
Kraków Academy of Fine Arts in 1886–1895. From 1896 until 1903 he lived in Germany and studied art at the
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1920s Modern Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Paper, Pencil

Framed Sketch Pencil Drawing of Woman in Cafe Scene Pre War Polish Jewish Art
By Artur Markowicz
Located in Surfside, FL
Fine Arts in 1886–1895. From 1896 until 1903 he lived in Germany and studied art at the Academy of Fine
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1920s Modern Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Paper, Pencil

Paris - Mid 20th Century Landscape Oil of France River Pre War by Jacob Markiel
Located in Watford, Hertfordshire
passed away in Paris in 2008. Keywords: Paris, pre war, 1939, france, river, riverside, tree, water, sky.
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1930s Impressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Cloth Fair - City of London Pre-War English Street Scene Oil on Board Painting
Located in Sevenoaks, GB
depicts a pre-war view down Cloth Fair, close to West Smithfield and St. Bartholomews Hospital, in the
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1930s Realist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil, Board

Pre-War Black Velvet Art Deco Bead and Rhinestone Cocktail Dress – L, 1940s
Located in Tucson, AZ
A jewel of Art Deco design in an unheard-of larger size, this beautiful dress exudes machine-age
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1940s Unknown Cocktail Dresses

Original Pre War Hadrill Horstmann Counterpoise Lamp Period Paint Patina
By Hadrill Horstman
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this original circa 1940’s Hadrill & Horstmann counterpoise drum lamp. A very good looking lamp, it has the original factory paint finish and is...
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Early 20th Century English Art Deco Table Lamps

Materials

Steel

Pre-war Rene Lalique Dish or vide poche, Eglantines, model 331, circa 1936, rare
By René Lalique
Located in London, Fitzrovia
A rare Small pre-war Rene Lalique Dish or small Tray, Eglantines, model 331, circa 1936 Etched
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20th Century French Art Deco Glass

Materials

Art Glass

Rare Hungarian BAR MITZVAH boy at Torah with Rabbi Judaica Oil Painting
By Anton Peczely
Located in Surfside, FL
Rare Pre World War II (Pre Holocaust) Judaica Art. European Judaic art from this period is
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Early 20th Century Post-Impressionist Figurative Paintings

Materials

Oil, Board

Mothers Blessing, Shabbat Candles Rare Hungarian Judaica Oil Painting
By Anton Peczely
Located in Surfside, FL
Rare Pre World War II (Pre Holocaust) Judaica Art. European Judaic art from this period is
Category

Early 20th Century Post-Impressionist Figurative Paintings

Materials

Oil, Board

Boat Landing, Lake Seneca
By André Gisson
Located in Sutton Poyntz, Dorset
so much about the pre-war New York art world where he worked shoulder to shoulder with so many
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Late 20th Century Impressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Model Canoe by Native North American Indians, circa 1940
By Iroquois
Located in Incline Village, NV
Pre-war Folk Art dugout canoe is made of spruce bark, and carved by the Iroquois Indian tribe, the
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Mid-20th Century American Native American Native American Objects

Materials

Spruce

"Wolf and Sheep, " Unique, Whimsical Art Deco Tile by I.C.S., Possibly Gambone
By ICS
Located in Philadelphia, PA
several pre-war ceramic art studios in Campania, founded in 1927 by Max Malamerson, a German artist
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Vintage 1930s Italian Art Deco Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

"Herald of Peace, " Unique Art Deco Tile with Fox and Chickens by ICS, Italy
By ICS
Located in Philadelphia, PA
several pre-war ceramic art studios in Campania, founded in 1927 by Max Malamerson, a German artist
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Vintage 1930s Italian Art Deco Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Distressed Vintage Turkish Sivas Rug with Romantic Industrial Art Deco Style
By Zeki Müren
Located in Dallas, TX
, Craftsman, Tudor, Jacobean, Edwardian, Colonial Revival, Jazz Age, Expressionism, Art Deco, Pre-War, Mid
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Mid-20th Century Turkish Art Deco Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool

Circular Rattan Bamboo End Table
By Asia Rattan, Paul Frankl
Located in New York, NY
Philippines '36. Hard to find pre war examples - chic, sophisticated Art Deco item. Some loss and
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Vintage 1930s Philippine Art Deco End Tables

Materials

Bamboo

Vintage Indian Traditional Round Area Rug with Rustic Style, Circular Rug
Located in Dallas, TX
, Expressionism, Art Deco, Pre-War, Mid-Century Modern, Hollywood Regency, English Country, French Provincial
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Late 20th Century Indian Arts and Crafts Indian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Pre-War Japanese Painting in Gold Frame Women
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful Japanese painting of a scene of women with intricate landscape detail.
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Early 20th Century Japanese Japonisme Decorative Art

Original Pre-War Poster
By Hans Rudi Erdt
Located in Los Gatos, CA
gentleman’s accessories, accentuate the relaxed comfort that is the atmosphere of the Bar Maxim in pre-World
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Early 20th Century German Art Deco Posters

Original Vintage Film Poster Star Wars UK Quad First Release Pre-Oscars Design
Located in London, GB
Original vintage movie poster for the first release of the iconic Star Wars saga by George Lucas
Category

1970s More Prints

Materials

Paper

Pre-Civil War Antique Etched Powder Horn, 1835 Americana Folk Art Scrimshaw
Located in Vineyard Haven, MA
This rare find dates from 1835, nearly 30 years before the American Civil War. The horn is
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Antique 1830s American Folk Art Arms, Armor and Weapons

Materials

Horn

1930 s Pre-War Cram s Universal World Globe.
By Crams
Located in Papaikou, HI
This is a historical time capsule from the 1930's. Among the countries in this world are: Manchouquo, Italian East Africa, and the Balkan countries Lithuania, Latvia and Estonia. O...
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Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Globes

Materials

Metal

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With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the piece of pre war art you’re looking for. An item from our selection of pre war art — often made from cotton, fabric and wood — can elevate any home. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect choice in our collection of pre war art — we have versions that date back to the 19th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century are available. An object in our assortment of pre war art is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Art Deco styles are sought with frequency. Many designers have produced at least one well-made option in this array of pre war art over the years, but those crafted by Hans Rudi Erdt are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

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The average selling price for a piece of pre war art at 1stDibs is $1,860, while they’re typically $568 on the low end and $18,500 for the highest priced.
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