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An Early 20th-Century Turkish Oushak Masterpiece of Sublime Elegance
Located in Dallas, TX
a rare, poetic artifact of Anatolian heritage, offering a level of refinement that defines true
Category
Early 20th Century Turkish Oushak Turkish Rugs
Materials
Wool
1937 original poster by Pierre
Jacques Bellenger for Cycles Favor Motos
By Jacques-Pierre Bellenger
Located in PARIS, FR
1930s, this poster offers a powerful statement piece. A brilliant and rare surviving artifact from the
Category
1930s More Prints
Materials
Paper, Lithograph
The Crimson Oracle: Late 19th Century Persian Shiraz Masterpiece of Tribal Myth
Located in Dallas, TX
true collector’s artifact—rare, intellectually rich, and visually commanding. It belongs in interiors
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Persian Tribal Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Antique Seated Buddha Amitābha Vietnam c.1900, Gilded Wooden Sculpture on Lotus
Located in Wembley, GB
collectors of Asian art, Buddhist artifacts, and rare decorative objects
This rare Buddha figure embodies
Category
Antique Early 1900s Vietnamese Art Deco Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Metal, Gold Leaf, Sheet Metal, Bronze, Gold Plate
$1,019 Sale Price / item
29% Off
19th century Antique Palm Leave Manuscript book from Burma
Located in DEVENTER, NL
This antique Palm Leaf Manuscript book, also known as a Parabaik, is a rare 19th-century artifact
Category
Antique 19th Century Indian Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
19th century Antique Palm Leave Manuscript book from Burma
Located in DEVENTER, NL
This antique Palm Leaf Manuscript book, also known as a Parabaik, is a rare 19th-century artifact
Category
Antique 19th Century Burmese Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Circa 1948 original recruitment poster by Villemot - French Navy
By Bernard Villemot
Located in PARIS, FR
messaging.
Today, it stands as a rare and collectible artifact, equally prized by enthusiasts of military
Category
1940s More Prints
Materials
Linen, Paper, Lithograph
1918 original French war loan poster - Souscrivez au IVeme emprunt - WWI
By Hansi (Jean Jacques Waltz)
Located in PARIS, FR
regional liberation, national pride, and the promise of peace.
A rare and emotional artifact from the
Category
1910s Prints and Multiples
Materials
Linen, Paper, Lithograph
Authentic Ancient Roman Bronze Key and Gold Pendant on Coral Bead Necklace
By Vicki Orr
Located in Naples, FL
-of-a-kind pendant necklace has a rich color combination, and features a rare and unique historical
Category
Antique 15th Century and Earlier American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Coral, 18k Gold, 22k Gold, Bronze, Yellow Gold, Gold
$2,600 Sale Price
21% Off
18th c. Gilded Marriage Mirror
Located in Atlanta, GA
rare and meaningful artifact of French decorative history, this mirror brings both beauty and symbolism
Category
Antique 18th Century French Napoleon III Wall Mirrors
Materials
Mirror, Giltwood
1936 Painting of Berlin by Gordon Bunshaft of Skidmore Owings and Merrill (SOM)
By Gordon Bunshaft
Located in Philadelphia, PA
best known for his work with Skidmore, Owings & Merrill (SOM). It is a rare and intimate artifact from
Category
Vintage 1930s American Modern Paintings
Materials
Wood
Kuba tribal Tukula Box – Early 1900s, D.R. Congo
By Kuba
Located in Bilzen, BE
consistent with early 1900s Kuba artifacts. Its rare half-moon form makes it an exceptional addition for
Category
Early 20th Century Congolese Tribal Tribal Art
Materials
Wood
Antique Stained Glass Window From Temple Beth El Springfield MA c. Early 20th Ce
Located in Westfield, MA
. A rare surviving artifact from Temple Beth El, this stained glass window would be a meaningful
Category
Early 20th Century American Art Nouveau Windows
Materials
Stained Glass
Doris Leslie Blau Arts
Crafts Rug by Gavin Morton
By Gavin Morton
Located in New York, NY
into textile form, this rug is not only a decorative floor covering but also a historical artifact—a
Category
Early 20th Century British Arts and Crafts Western European Rugs
Materials
Wool
Antique German Lifebuoy with Strong Patina – Early 20th Century
Located in Hamburg, DE
This authentic 20th-century German lifebuoy is a rare maritime artifact with exceptional decorative
Category
Vintage 1940s German Art Deco Antiquities
Materials
Canvas, Foam
18th Century Spanish Emerald and Diamond Cross Pendant in Gold and Silver
Located in Lisboa, PT
antique jewelry, and those drawn to rare European religious artifacts.
It comes with a black velvet ribbon
Category
Antique 18th Century Spanish Rococo Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, Silver
Art Deco Pair of Mythological Gouache Paintings, Pan
Nymph, Klimt-Era 1918
Located in Doha, QA
embody the twilight of Vienna’s Golden Age of the Secession. They serve as rare and evocative artifacts
Category
Early 20th Century Austrian Art Deco Paintings
Materials
Paint, Paper
Doris Leslie Blau Vintage French Art Deco Rug by Paule Leleu
By Paule Leleu
Located in New York, NY
statement floor covering or a wall-mounted textile, this rug is a rare and timeless artifact of French mid
Category
Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Western European Rugs
Materials
Wool
19th century Antique copper Tibetan horn - Dungchen from Tibet
Located in DEVENTER, NL
rare and valuable artifact for collectors of Buddhist and Himalayan art.
Antique copper Tibetan horn
Category
Antique 19th Century Nepalese Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Copper
Museum-Quality 18th Century Tibetan Lineage Thangka Painting Buddha Shakyamuni
Located in TORQUAY, AU
transmission of enlightenment from its source. It is a rare and authentic artifact, deeply rooted in the
Category
Antique Late 18th Century Tibetan Tibetan Paintings and Screens
Materials
Fabric, Glass, Hardwood
Industrial Double-Sided Pine Chest of Drawers
Located in Los Angeles, CA
From the heart of a Parisian workshop, this double-sided chest of drawers is a rare industrial
Category
Vintage 1920s French Industrial Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Steel
Antique French Industrial Roman Numeral Clock Face, 20th Century
Located in Palm Desert, CA
. A rare and authentic decorative artifact with timeless character.
Would handle a piece of mirror and
Category
Antique Early 1900s French Industrial Architectural Elements
Materials
Sheet Metal
19th century Antique wooden Indian temple panel from India
Located in DEVENTER, NL
art, museum curators, or enthusiasts of Indian heritage, this rare and meaningful artifact offers a
Category
Antique 19th Century Indian Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Antique Palm Leave Manuscript book - Parabaik book from Burma
Located in DEVENTER, NL
This antique palm leaf manuscript book from 19th-century Burma (Myanmar) is a rare and exceptional
Category
Antique 19th Century Burmese Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Striking Prehistoric Polished Fossilized Petrified Wood Vide Poche / Ashtray
Located in Red Lion, PA
or ashtray carved from authentic fossilized wood. Dating back millions of years, this piece is a rare
Category
20th Century Prehistoric Decorative Dishes and Vide-Poche
Materials
Petrified Wood
WWI Trench Art Knife – “souvenir De Guerre 1914–1917” – Handcrafted Shrapnel
Located in Bilzen, BE
survival, memory, and personal expression.
A Collector’s Treasure
This is a rare and evocative artifact
Category
Vintage 1910s Belgian Folk Art Historical Memorabilia
Materials
Iron
Antique Tribal Shaman’s Bilum Bag From Papua New Guinea Circa 1900
Located in Dallas, TX
items, this rare piece is a testament to the region’s rich cultural heritage and spiritual practices
Category
Antique Early 1900s Papua New Guinean Nautical Objects
Materials
Shell, Rope
1974 original exhibition poster at Galerie Alexandre Iolas by Victor Brauner
By Victor Brauner
Located in PARIS, FR
exploration of esotericism, identity, and the dream world. A rare and collectible artifact of 20th-century
Category
1970s Prints and Multiples
Materials
Paper, Lithograph
Darigo’s 1977 Bons SNCF Lots Kilomètres original poster
Located in PARIS, FR
outreach as a way to connect with their audiences. It’s a rare and cheerful artifact of public imagination
Category
1970s Prints and Multiples
Materials
Paper, Lithograph
Original 1889 poster by E. Conrad - exposition universelle de Paris France
Located in PARIS, FR
, embodying the optimism and pageantry of one of the most iconic World’s Fairs in history. It’s a rare and
Category
1880s Prints and Multiples
Materials
Paper, Lithograph
1975 Original Soviet poster by Viktor Koretsky - No to fascism
By Viktor Koretsky
Located in PARIS, FR
. This piece is a rare and authentic artifact of Soviet visual culture and its global messaging mission
Category
1970s Prints and Multiples
Materials
Paper, Lithograph
Antique Pyramidal Hmong Hill Tribe Silver Hairpin – Asian art antiques
Located in London, GB
20th century. A rare and exceptional tribal artifact, it showcases intricate filigree work in
Category
Vintage 1960s Laotian Tribal Art
Materials
Silver
Engraved 14k Gold Art Deco Genève Wristwatch, Dated 1931 — A Timeless Heirloom
Located in Wailea, HI
Engraved 14k Gold Art Deco Genève Wristwatch, Dated 1931 — A Timeless Heirloom
A rare surviving
Category
Early 20th Century Swiss Art Deco Wrist Watches
Materials
14k Gold
1935 original bullfighting original poster - Plaza de Toros de Jaen
By Carlos Ruano Llopis
Located in PARIS, FR
Spain’s cultural heritage and the visual power of poster design in the early 20th century. A rare
Category
1930s Prints and Multiples
Materials
Paper, Lithograph, Linen
Striking poster from 1972 by Mivio - OSPAAAL Vietnam War Solidarity
Located in PARIS, FR
peoples and challenge imperialism.
A rare and highly collectible artifact of Cold War-era activism, this
Category
1970s Prints and Multiples
Materials
Paper, Lithograph
Circa 1970 Emprunt SNCF poster - French Railway
Located in PARIS, FR
promotion. Its period-specific aesthetic makes it a rare and authentic artifact of mid-century civic design
Category
1970s Prints and Multiples
Materials
Paper, Lithograph
The Garden of Paradise: A Signed Turkish Silk Hereke Tree of Life Masterpiece
Located in Dallas, TX
to that rare class of artifacts where artistry, spirituality, and history are inseparably entwined
Category
Mid-20th Century Turkish Aesthetic Movement Turkish Rugs
Materials
Metallic Thread
Hans Günther Reinstein Round Table
By Hans Gunther Reinstein
Located in Budapest, HU
, Vienna
This table is a rare and refined artifact of early European modernism—suited for collectors
Category
Vintage 1910s Austrian Vienna Secession Side Tables
Materials
Beech
Viennese Neues Wohnen Sideboard with Marquetry Landscape, c. 1926
By Rudolf Lorenz Gmbh Vienna
Located in Petershagen, DE
cultural sophistication and domestic experimentation during the 1920s. A rare, sculptural artifact, it
Category
Vintage 1920s Austrian Modern Sideboards
Materials
Maple, Walnut
Bronze Doré Portfolio Attributed To E.F. Caldwell, New York Circa 1920
Located in Dallas, TX
materials make it a collector’s treasure and a stunning display piece. A rare and timeless artifact, ideal
Category
Vintage 1920s French Desk Sets
Materials
Bronze
18th Century Ngelima Bronze Currency Piece on Custom Steel Mount
Located in Chicago, IL
This rare 18th-century Ngelima bronze currency manilla is a stunning artifact, weighing an
Category
Antique 18th Century Congolese Tribal Tribal Art
Materials
Bronze
1950
s Persian Shiraz Pictorial Rug with Battle of Shahriar King Darius
Lion
Located in Dallas, TX
79265 Vintage Persian Shiraz Pictorial Rug, 01'08 x 02'00. A rare and evocative artifact of
Category
Mid-20th Century Persian Tribal Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
19th-Century Ormolu
Paste Gem ‘Corona’ – Ecclesiastical Statue Crown
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
settings make it both a rare devotional artifact and a dramatic decorative object.
Condition: Excellent
Category
Antique 19th Century European Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Ormolu
Original Egyptian Cartonnage Mask – Ptolemaic Period
Located in Madrid, ES
authenticity and historical value.
Dimensions:
38 x 30 x 12 cm (mask only)
A rare and authentic artifact
Category
Antique 15th Century and Earlier Decorative Art
Materials
Gesso
Vesta Postmodern Glass Sconce Pair for VeArt by Ernesto Gismondi C 1990
By Ernesto Gismondi, VeArt, Artemide
Located in Brooklyn, NY
these sconces a rare and historically significant artifact of Italian design.
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Post-Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass, Steel
Pre-Columbian Nariño Footed Polychrome Bowl
Located in Topanga, CA
surface wear and mineral deposits, this piece is a rare and museum-worthy artifact—ideal for collectors of
Category
Antique 15th Century and Earlier Ecuadorean Pre-Columbian Decorative Bowls
Materials
Terracotta
Cross Diamonds Emeralds 9 Karat Yellow Gold Pendant Necklace
Located in Marcianise, IT
jewel — it’s a rare historical artifact that tells a story of faith, craftsmanship, and enduring beauty
Category
Antique Early 1700s Italian Artisan Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Emerald, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
Doris Leslie Blau Antique Chinese Mongolian Rug
Located in New York, NY
meditative elegance. A rare and thoughtful artifact, it is a reflection of the quiet sophistication of early
Category
Early 20th Century Mongolian Chinese and East Asian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Monumental Portrait of Lt. General Hay MacDowall by Sir Henry Raeburn, 1805–1815
By Sir Henry Raeburn
Located in Los Angeles, CA
portrait is a rare historical artifact, embodying the grandeur and artistic mastery of early 19th-century
Category
Antique Early 19th Century Scottish Paintings
Materials
Canvas
World War II original poster by Paul Collin - Jeunesses musicales de France
By Paul Colin
Located in PARIS, FR
of itself after the war. Today, it stands as a rare and poetic artifact of postwar resilience and
Category
1940s Prints and Multiples
Materials
Paper, Lithograph
Japanese Antique Stone Carving Penis 1800s-1860s / Sculpture Wabi Sabi Mingei
Located in Chōsei District Nagara, JP
period (1800s–1860s). It is a rare and valuable artifact that reflects the deep-rooted tradition of
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Edo Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Stone
U.S. Navy Alidade Pelorus Stand by Sperry Gyroscope Company, Mark XXXI, Mod 0
Located in Los Angeles, CA
• Vintage Navy inspection and test identification tag
A rare and historically significant artifact, it
Category
Vintage 1930s American Industrial Nautical Objects
Materials
Aluminum, Brass
$2,800 Sale Price
41% Off
Portrait of Johannes Wtenbogaert – Remonstrant Leader, Engraving by Delff, 1632
Located in Langweer, NL
portrait is a rare and poignant historical artifact, ideal for collectors of Dutch religious history
Category
Antique 17th Century Dutch Prints
Materials
Paper
Antique Ottoman Turkish Mosque Embroidery c. Late 19th Century 4’ x 5’2”
Located in Westfield, MA
, and sage, making it not only a rare historical artifact but also an incredibly decorative textile for
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Turkish Tribal Tapestries
Materials
Wool
Antique American Gold Amulet, Dated May 5, 1914
Located in New York, NY
, making it a rare and meaningful artifact.
Weight: 4 Grams
Category
Early 20th Century American Religious Items
Materials
Gold
Hand-Carved Wood Panel Set from Toraja, Indonesia, C. 1900
Located in Jimbaran, Bali
noble family's home, serving both decorative and symbolic functions. Today, it stands as a rare and
Category
Antique Early 1900s Indonesian Tribal Architectural Elements
Materials
Wood
18th century Antique wooden Indian temple panel from India
Located in DEVENTER, NL
This antique wooden Indian temple panel is a rare and exquisite 18th-century artifact originating
Category
Antique 18th Century Burmese Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
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