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Chanel Iconic Anna Wintour Style Tweed Ensemble 34 FR
By Chanel
Located in Dubai, AE
CHANEL Beige Shimmer Tweed Suit — As Seen on Anna Wintour
A rare and iconic artifact from Karl
Category
2010s Jackets
Chanel Iconic Anna Wintour Style Lesage Tweed Ensemble 34 FR
By Chanel
Located in Dubai, AE
CHANEL Beige Shimmer Tweed Suit — As Seen on Anna Wintour
A rare and iconic artifact from Karl
Category
2010s Jackets
Chanel 1993 Equestrian Elegy Museum Level Tweed Jacket 38 FR
By Chanel
Located in Dubai, AE
~ A once-in-a-lifetime acquisition for the discerning collector, rare investment artifact bridging the
Category
2010s Jackets
Chanel 1993 Equestrian Elegy Museum Level Tweed Jacket 38 FR
By Chanel
Located in Dubai, AE
~ A once-in-a-lifetime acquisition for the discerning collector, rare investment artifact bridging the
Category
2010s Jackets
Ancient Roman Glass
Gold Amulet, Certified
Located in Northampton, MA
, "Chemical analysis is consistent with glass manufactured during the Roman era."
A rare, precious artifact
Category
Antique 15th Century and Earlier Italian Classical Roman Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Gold
Late Edo Nio Screen
Located in Fukuoka, JP
detail.
This screen is a rare and valuable artifact from the Late Edo period. It is a stunning example
Category
Antique 19th Century Japanese Edo Paintings and Screens
Materials
Gold Leaf
$7,350
19th Century Japanese Satsuma Koi Bowl
Located in Chicago, IL
Japanese tradition. As a rare and exceptional artifact of Meiji-era craftsmanship, this Satsuma bowl stands
Category
Antique 19th Century Japanese Meiji Ceramics
Materials
Porcelain
CHANEL 12K$ New Ad Campaign Lime Green Tweed Jacket 38 FR
By Chanel
Located in Dubai, AE
jacket, but a rare chromatic artifact: couture distilled into light, movement, and the eternal springtime
Category
2010s Jackets
1990s Modern Silver Plated French Jewelry Box by Studio K.T for Christofle
By Christofle, Lino Sabattini, Adam Tihany
Located in Aci Castello, IT
. The untouched nature of the piece adds to its allure, making it a rare and sought-after artifact for
Category
Late 20th Century French Modern Decorative Boxes
Materials
Silver Plate
19th Century Life-Size Terracotta Skull
Located in London, GB
century hand sculpted terracotta corpus Christi skull. This close to life size religious artifact is rare
Category
Antique Early 1900s Italian Victorian Religious Items
Materials
Terracotta
17th Century Italian
Florence Fragment
with a Fossil Rock Coral Head
Base
By Interi
Located in Dublin, Dalkey
help save the city known for its precious history, artwork, artifacts, and rare books. The volunteers
Category
Antique 17th Century Italian Baroque Mounted Objects
Materials
Coral
17th Century Italian
Florence Fragment
with Fossil Coral on a Rock Coral Base
By Interi
Located in Dublin, Dalkey
, artwork, artifacts, and rare books. The volunteers were called "the mud angels" because of the mud and
Category
Antique 18th Century Italian Rococo Mounted Objects
Materials
Coral
18th century Antique wooden temple fragment of a Horse head from India
Located in DEVENTER, NL
This extraordinary antique wooden temple fragment depicting a horse head is a rare and captivating
Category
Antique 18th Century Indian Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Original Exhibition Catalog – Setembre 1970 by Joan Miró, Sala Gaspar
By Joan Miró
Located in Barcelona, ES
charm. A rare and valuable artifact for collectors of Joan Miró’s work or those passionate about 20th
Category
Vintage 1970s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Books
Materials
Paper
French Prisoner-of-War Bone Ship Model, HMS Victory
Located in New Orleans, LA
ship model is a rare and poignant artifact of maritime and world history. Representing the famed HMS
Category
Antique Early 19th Century French Models and Miniatures
Materials
Bone, Natural Fiber, Glass
Jeu de Massacre, circa 1920
Located in London, GB
Early 20th century carved wood and papier mâché Jeu de Massacre
This lot is a rare and original
Category
Vintage 1920s French Folk Art Carnival Art
Materials
Wood
19th Century Victorian Hall Bench in Red-Brown wood, England, around 1870
Located in Berlin, DE
timeless charm, this bench embodies the rich aesthetic values of the era—making it a rare and beautiful
Category
Antique 1870s British Victorian Benches
Materials
Hardwood
Ming Dynasty Period Scholar
s Garden: Mother-of-Pearl Inlaid Lacquer Kang Table
Located in Fukuoka, JP
represents a rare and coveted artifact. It is an heirloom piece that embodies the essence of Chinese cultural
Category
Antique 16th Century Japanese Ming Furniture
Materials
Wood
Italian Hobnail Floor Safe with Lion Head
Located in New Orleans, LA
the present day, making this example an exceptionally rare and significant artifact.
70" high x 41
Category
Antique 18th Century Italian Historical Memorabilia
Materials
Iron
Vintage DUNHILL Rollagas Lighter Black Lacquered in Box 1979
By Alfred Dunhill
Located in DELFT, NL
like this Rollagas model, are treasured by collectors as rare and sought-after artifacts. In acquiring
Category
Vintage 1970s Swiss Vanity Items
Materials
Gold Plate
Pre Columbian Chimu Lambayeque Pottery Peruvian Double Spout Vessel
Located in London, GB
along the shoulder is likely an allegory of the hero’s flight into heaven. This remarkable artifact
Category
Antique 18th Century and Earlier Peruvian Collectibles and Curiosities
Lamp "Viver del Arte" by Anna Wong
Located in Pasadena, CA
rare and precious artifact.
Category
Early 2000s American Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
Antique Victorian Sterling Silver Presentation Vase / Centrepiece
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
grand antique silver vase from the King's Own Scottish Borderers Museum in Berwick is a rare historical
Category
Antique 1870s English Victorian Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
U.S Navy Homeward-Bound or Commissioning Pennant with 10 Stars, Signed "Jordan"
Located in York County, PA
, and whatever the case may be, it remains a rare and interesting artifact among early American naval
Category
Antique Late 19th Century American Political and Patriotic Memorabilia
1860
s Victorian 14 Karat Gold Freemason Skull Watch Key Pendant
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Mysterious. Rare. Artifact.
Stock Number: We-6086
Category
Antique 1860s Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Indus Valley Red-Painted Pottery Vessel, circa 2300-2000 BC
Located in Coral Gables, FL
This rare artifact is an Indus Valley red-painted pottery vessel, circa 2300-2000 BC. This piece
Category
Antique 15th Century and Earlier Pakistani Tribal Pottery
Materials
Terracotta
Antique Bidjar Runner - 19th Century Bidjar Runner, Antique Runner
Located in Sultanahmet, 34
both aesthetics and durability in each stitch. Therefore, this piece is a rare artifact that combines
Category
Antique 19th Century Persian Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Earthenware Hungarian Pottery, circa 1900s
Located in Ventura, CA
bygone era.
Originally purposed for storing drinkable liquids, it now stands as a rare artifact, with
Category
Early 20th Century Hungarian Folk Art Vases
Materials
Earthenware, Terracotta
Japanese Four Old Kyoto Garden Woodblock Prints 18th-19th Century, Frameable
Located in South Burlington, VT
only seen a handful of these rare artifact survivors. Each was folded and inserted accordion style so
Category
Antique 19th Century Japanese Edo Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Paper
Ancient Greek Snake Ring Silver 4th century BC Wearable Museum Quality
Located in New York, NY
motif, and in a wearable size 8.5! This rare artifact boasts a solid silver construction adorned with
Category
Antique 15th Century and Earlier Greek Classical Greek Cocktail Rings
Materials
Silver
Japanese Four Old Kyoto Garden Woodblock Prints 18th-19th Century, Frameable #1
Located in South Burlington, VT
only seen a handful of these rare artifact survivors. Each was folded and inserted accordion style so
Category
Antique 19th Century Japanese Edo Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Paper
Japanese Four Old Kyoto Garden Woodblock Prints 18th-19th Century, Frameable #1
Located in South Burlington, VT
only seen a handful of these rare artifact survivors. Each was folded and inserted accordion style so
Category
Antique 19th Century Japanese Edo Paintings and Screens
Materials
Paper
Japanese Four Antique Buddhist SACRED SUTRAS Woodblock Prints 1878, Frameable #1
Located in South Burlington, VT
artifact survivors.
These original antique prints were rescued from a rare original book. Each was
Category
Antique 19th Century Japanese Edo Scholar s Objects
Materials
Paper
Ethereal Edo Period (18th century) Bronze Stupa Finial
Located in Fukuoka, JP
(SKU: ZC98) embodies a tangible piece of spiritual history. A rare artifact, it symbolizes the nine
Category
Antique 18th Century Japanese Edo Antiquities
Materials
Bronze
Soffiato Vase by Vittorio Zecchin
By Vittorio Zecchin
Located in Kilmarnock, VA
of the artisan.
In excellent condition, this piece is a rare artifact from the golden age of Murano
Category
Vintage 1920s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Art Glass, Blown Glass
NYC Brown Train
By Cope2
Located in Porto, 13
Collectible & Authentic: A rare artifact bridging fine art and street culture, perfect for graffiti
Category
2010s Street Art Sculptures
Materials
Metal
Japanese antique persimmon dyed wrapping paper/1868-1912/wall hanging object
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
as paper and cloth, it is now a rare artifact that is seldom seen today.
The material used is old
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Decorative Art
Materials
Paper
Rare Dunhill 18K Gold Watch Lighter, Art Deco Era, Working Condition
By Dunhill
Located in Miami, FL
1940s, this piece is a rare surviving artifact from a golden era of bespoke gentleman’s accessories. Its
Category
Vintage 1930s Pocket Watches
Materials
18k Gold
1940
s Rolex WWII British Military Vintage Antique Mens 50mm Pocket Watch Nickel
By Rolex
Located in Suwanee, GA
collectors, Broad Arrow watches are more than rare artifacts—they are tangible links to the personal
Category
Vintage 1940s Swiss Pocket Watches
Materials
Other
1940
s Rolex WWII British Military Vintage Antique Mens 52mm Pocket Watch - Nick
By Rolex
Located in Suwanee, GA
rare artifacts—they are tangible links to the personal histories of soldiers and the broader story of
Category
Vintage 1940s Swiss Pocket Watches
Materials
Other
Polished Crystal Quartz Obelisk Point
By Interi
Located in Dublin, Dalkey
both preserve and transform Italian ecclesiastical artifacts and rare minerals. The crystal quartz
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Organic Modern Natural Specimens
Materials
Rock Crystal
Fossilized Dire Wolf Skull - 2.36 lb
Located in New York, NY
This extraordinary fossilized dire wolf skull from Siberia is a rare and remarkable artifact that
Category
2010s Russian Natural Specimens
Materials
Bone
Early 1940s Original Carved Woodblock Sculpture by Edwin Scheier
By Edwin Scheier
Located in Las Vegas, NV
throughout much of his drawings and paintings.
It's an exceptionally rare personal artifact of the artist
Category
Vintage 1940s Primitive Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Antique Carved Wood Angels Holding a Reliquary
Located in Dallas, TX
religious significance, this reliquary was likely used to house sacred relics, making it a rare and
Category
Antique 1890s Italian Religious Items
Materials
Brass
Pompeii Verdigris Bronze Table with Nike and Trophy, Italian, 19th Century
Located in Miami Beach, FL
This table is a rare reproduction of an artifact discovered in the excavations of Pompeii. The
Category
Antique 19th Century Italian Classical Roman Side Tables
Materials
Bronze
Medieval Period Antique European Polearm Axe
Located in Forney, TX
the whole.
If only axe's could talk... this rare historical artifact would have been a devastating
Category
Antique 15th Century and Earlier European Medieval Arms, Armor and Weapons
Materials
Iron, Steel
U.S. Coast Guard Hurricane Flag, circa 1930s
Located in Nantucket, MA
or other flying debris when through this flag like a cannon shot. An extremely rare marine artifact
Category
Vintage 1930s American Other Nautical Objects
Materials
Wool
Remarkable 18th C. Jacobean Style Oak Server Cabinet
Located in Bridgeport, CT
losses and signs of age and use, the Cabinet remains a rare and authentic historical artifact with
Category
Antique 18th Century European Jacobean Cabinets
Materials
Oak
Antique French Champleve Cloisonne Crucifix on Onyx Victorian
Located in Bad Säckingen, DE
This antique French Victorian gilt champlevé cloisonné crucifix is a magnificent and rare religious
Category
Antique 1880s French Victorian Religious Items
Materials
Onyx, Bronze, Enamel, Ormolu
Antique French Champleve Cloisonne Crucifix on Onyx Victorian
Located in Bad Säckingen, DE
This antique French Victorian gilt champlevé cloisonné crucifix is a magnificent and rare religious
Category
Antique 1880s French Victorian Religious Items
Materials
Onyx, Alabaster, Bronze, Ormolu
18th-century Spanish Colonial oil on canvas depicting Saint Raphael Archangel
Located in Rio De Janeiro, BR
not only a sacred image but also a rare historical artifact. It retains a strong devotional impact and
Category
Antique Mid-18th Century Spanish Colonial Paintings
Materials
Canvas
Antique French Champleve Cloisonne Crucifix on Onyx Victorian Dated 1883
Located in Bad Säckingen, DE
The antique French Victorian gilt champlevé cloisonné crucifix is a magnificent and rare religious
Category
Antique 1880s French Victorian Religious Items
Materials
Onyx, Alabaster, Bronze, Ormolu
17th Century Italian
Florence Fragment
Vase with Fossil Coral
By Interi
Located in Dublin, Dalkey
the world to help save the city known for its precious history, artwork, artifacts, and rare books
Category
Antique 17th Century Italian Baroque Mounted Objects
Materials
Coral
19th Century Italian Grand Tour Carved Coral Bust of Caesar
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
, enriching any space with its timelessness and cultural significance.
As a rare and exquisite artifact of
Category
Antique 19th Century Italian Grand Tour Busts
Materials
Coral, Bronze
George Jones Aesthetic Majolica Cat
Bird Figural Dish, England, 1876
By George Jones
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
tabby cat eagerly reaching for a bird perched on the edge of a basin.
This rare and charming artifact
Category
Antique 19th Century English Aesthetic Movement Ceramics
Materials
Majolica
Architectural Spanish Oak Credenza
Located in Split, Splitsko-dalmatinska županija
design. A rare and evocative artifact, it offers a dialogue between past and present, permanence and
Category
Vintage 1940s Spanish Spanish Colonial Buffets
Materials
Walnut
Circa 1920 original poster by Alo was created to promote L’ Aéronautique
By ALO (Charles Jean Hallo)
Located in PARIS, FR
human ambition.
A rare surviving artifact of aviation’s golden age, Alo’s poster is now appreciated
Category
1920s Prints and Multiples
Materials
Paper, Lithograph
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