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The Yellow Heart between Artificial and Real - Print by Dario Cusani - 2024
Located in Roma, IT
THE YELLOW HEART BETWEEN ARTIFICIAL AND REAL
Will artificial intelligence affect the heart at
Category
Early 2000s Contemporary Mixed Media
Materials
Digital, Mixed Media, Acrylic
$2,146 Sale Price
25% Off
BASQUIAT Dancing at The Mudd Club, 1979 (Basquiat Boom For Real photograph)
By Nicholas Taylor
Located in NEW YORK, NY
Kawachi
Exhibits:
Basquiat: Boom For Real, The Barbican, London, 2017/2018.
More on Nicholas Taylor
Category
1980s Pop Art Black and White Photography
Materials
Inkjet
Administrative Body of the Real Marin - Original Lithograph by A. Zezon - 1855
By Antonio Zezon
Located in Roma, IT
Administrative Body of the Real Marina is a lithograph by Antonio Zezon. Naples 1855.
Interesting
Category
1850s Modern Figurative Prints
Materials
Lithograph
1986 Carol Porter
The real face of terror is white - not red!
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Porter's first artwork to be offered at auction was The Real Face of Terror is White not Red at Heritage
Category
1980s Contemporary Prints and Multiples
Materials
Screen
$320 Sale Price
57% Off
Cipher for a husband- To the moon. Hard to know what
s real.
Located in Denver, CO
Mychaelyn Michalec is a textile artist and painter working in Dayton, OH. Her work depicts the
private, awkward, and mundane moments of family life through a medium traditionally
ass...
Category
2010s Contemporary More Art
Materials
Wool, Yarn
Chandelier Crystal Attributed to the Granja Manufacture, Spain, Circa 1900
By Real Fábrica de Cristales de La Granja
Located in PARIS, FR
exhibited at the Liria Palace in Madrid, the Duke of Alba’s residence.
La Real Fábrica de Cristales de La
Category
Antique Early 1900s Spanish Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal
Anverso Derecha 100 / 500 Valor Real. From The Series Paper money is white
By Rodrigo Spinel
Located in Miami Beach, FL
Valor Real
2. Anverso Derecha 500 Valor Real
Overall size:
Image size: 29.7 cm H x 28 cm W
Frame size
Category
2010s Abstract Abstract Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Paper, India Ink
Surprising office chair from the 1970s solid wood and leather a real UFO !
Located in SAINT-YRIEIX-SUR-CHARENTE, FR
1970s office chair in solid pine and leather. No information available on this “UFO” (Unidentified Furniture Object 😉), possibly a prototype or an unique model ? The base is in soli...
Category
Vintage 1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Leather, Wood, Pine
The Real One - James Bond contemporary mixed media original pop art Devin Miles
By Devin Miles
Located in Hamburg, DE
"The Real One - James Bond", 2023, 30 x 20 cm, is an acrylic pop-art mixed media sculpture work by
Category
2010s Pop Art Mixed Media
Materials
Acrylic Polymer, Mixed Media, Silver Gelatin
18th Century Crystal Chandelier from the Royal Crystal Manufacturer La Granja
By Real Fábrica de Cristales de La Granja
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
A palatial scale multi-tiered 18th century neoclassical crystal chandelier sourced from the renowned Royal Crystal Manufacturer of La Granja in Spain. This chandelier comes with an i...
Category
Antique Mid-18th Century Spanish Neoclassical Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal
Original Vintage Army Poster Join The Scots Guards Real Man
s Life War Office
Located in London, GB
Original vintage military recruitment poster - It's a real man's life Join the Scots Guards
Category
Vintage 1950s British Posters
Materials
Paper
Original "Real Circuo Artistico
Gran Cabalgata vintage poster Barcelona
Located in Spokane, WA
Original Real Circulo Artistico Gran Cabalgata de Barcelona vintage poster. A fun and uplifting
Category
1960s American Modern Figurative Prints
Materials
Lithograph
BASQUIAT Dancing at The Mudd Club, 1979 (Basquiat Mudd Club Boom for Real)
By Nicholas Taylor
Located in NEW YORK, NY
Taylor's work:
Basquiat: Boom For Real, The Barbican, London, 2017/2018.
New York, New Music 1980-86
Category
1980s Pop Art Black and White Photography
Materials
Inkjet
200 Valor Real. Bill From The Series Terms And Conditions 2.0. Abstract drawing
By Rodrigo Spinel
Located in Miami Beach, FL
The project stems from a reflection on the value of work, time, and effort dedicated to constructing images as complex and full of meaning as those found on banknotes. The meticulous...
Category
2010s Abstract Abstract Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Paper, India Ink
Anverso Derecha 100 Valor Real. From The No. 10 Series Abstract Drawing on paper
By Rodrigo Spinel
Located in Miami Beach, FL
Rodrigo Spinel finds in drawing a way to explore the relevance of detail in the construction of images, objects and spaces. The repetition of tiny elements, such as the line in a dra...
Category
2010s Abstract Abstract Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Paper, India Ink
Anverso Derecha 500 Valor Real. From The No 10 Series. Abstract Drawing on paper
By Rodrigo Spinel
Located in Miami Beach, FL
Rodrigo Spinel finds in drawing a way to explore the relevance of detail in the construction of images, objects and spaces. The repetition of tiny elements, such as the line in a dra...
Category
2010s Abstract Abstract Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Paper, India Ink
Office Chair in Leather and Real Wood Veneer in the Style of French Art Deco
Located in Ulm, DE
statement of competence.
High quality! Handmade in Germany.
Black high lacquered real wood veneer
Category
2010s German Art Deco Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Leather, Wood
Pair of Consoles w/ Real Gold Leaf and Marble Top in the Style of Raymond Subes
By Raymond Subes
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of Art Deco consoles with real gold leaf finish in wrought iron and marble top with a
Category
Vintage 1940s French Console Tables
Materials
Marble, Wrought Iron
Ciudad Real 1902: A Detailed Cartographic Survey of La Mancha in Spain
Located in Langweer, NL
This original antitque map presents the province of Ciudad Real, located in the autonomous
Category
Antique Early 1900s Maps
Materials
Paper
$324 Sale Price
20% Off
Pavo real del mar: La red en ORO, 1939, Cienaga Grande, Magdalena. Photograph
By Leo Matiz
Located in Miami Beach, FL
Leo Matiz is considered one of the tenth most influential photographers of the 20th century. His work as a photojournalist led him to travel extensively around the world, meeting and...
Category
1940s Other Art Style Color Photography
Materials
Color
Amerindian (ANDEAN GIRL AMERINDIAN EYES OF THE ANDES)
Located in Miami, FL
Real de Sevilla, the Real Casa de Potosi, the Temple of Freemasonry in Washington DC, the European
Category
2010s Paintings
Materials
Charcoal, Pastel, Pencil
The Mirage, Norfolk - Contemporary color photography
By Richard Heeps
Located in Cambridge, GB
this Las Vegas themed facade is so stylish you would think it was staged, but it's not, it's the real
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Color Photography
Materials
Photographic Paper, C Print, Color, Silver Gelatin
The Mirage, Norfolk - Vintage Car Color Photography
By Richard Heeps
Located in Cambridge, GB
this Las Vegas themed facade is so stylish you would think it was staged, but it's not, it's the real
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Color Photography
Materials
Photographic Paper, C Print, Color, Silver Gelatin
The Mirage, Norfolk - Vintage Car Color Photography
By Richard Heeps
Located in Cambridge, GB
this Las Vegas themed facade is so stylish you would think it was staged, but it's not, it's the real
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Color Photography
Materials
Photographic Paper, C Print, Color, Silver Gelatin
Peridot, Pearl and Sterling Silver 3 Row Custom Jeweler Designed Cuff Bracelet
Located in North Miami, FL
silver with rows of alternating authentic real pearls and real peridot This was designed about 30 years
Category
1990s American Artisan Cuff Bracelets
Materials
Pearl, Peridot, Sterling Silver, White Gold
French Faux Bois Cement Log Bench C 1965
Located in Port Jervis, NY
actually looks for real real. The bark on its sides is so well done, moss has grown on it. In excellent
Category
Vintage 1960s French Organic Modern Patio and Garden Furniture
Materials
Cement
Amerindian (EYES FROM AMAZONAS)
Located in Miami, FL
conducted a research inside the Secret Archives of the Vatican, the Museo Real de Sevilla, the Real Casa de
Category
2010s Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Black Ink and Swarovski Pearl Crystals Contemporary Wall Art
By Alexander
s Collection, Alexander Anisimov
Located in Hong Kong, HK
pattern is formed by varying the density of dots. The theory was that the Real World was not actually
Category
2010s Spanish Modern Decorative Art
Materials
Crystal
$3,424 Sale Price
61% Off
Untitled
Located in Miami, FL
Real de Sevilla, the Real Casa de Potosi, the Temple of Freemasonry in Washington DC, the European
Category
2010s Prints and Multiples
Materials
Digital
Antique A&C Mission Morris Chair by "Brooks" - Stickley Era - SALE 50 % W7454
Located in Shamokin Dam, PA
buying a real PERIOD REAL STICKLEY furniture.
Lately we see they call their furniture no just STICKLEY
Category
Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Chairs
Materials
Leather, Cotton, Upholstery, Oak
$1,560 Sale Price
60% Off
"Waiting"
Located in Edinburgh, GB
pencil on paper. Kreminsky knows how to see the abstract in the real and the real in the abstract. The
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Impressionist Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Only an illusion"
Located in Edinburgh, GB
pencil on paper. Kreminsky knows how to see the abstract in the real and the real in the abstract. The
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Impressionist Interior Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Dreamscapes, Beach Series XIII, edition 3 of 10
By Cheryl Maeder
Located in PARIS, FR
. She transitioned from photographing fashion models to photographing real women, to celebrate the
Category
2010s Figurative Photography
Materials
Plexiglass
Far
Away XI
By Cheryl Maeder
Located in PARIS, FR
. She transitioned from photographing fashion models to photographing real women, to celebrate the
Category
2010s Figurative Photography
Materials
Plexiglass
Paintbrushes in a Pitcher - Still Life Etching by Don Weygandt (#20/150)
Located in Soquel, CA
...The paintings don't "say" anything, but they are real experience--the real experience in and of the
Category
1990s American Modern Still-life Prints
Materials
Paper, Ink, Etching
"Landscape D" by Hiroshi Sato, Original Painting, Abstract Landscape
Located in Denver, CO
place that existed as a pseudo fictional place in his head, only confirmed to be real by brief visits to
Category
2010s Contemporary Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
$3,640 Sale Price
30% Off
"Neighbor" by Hiroshi Sato, Original Painting, Figurative Landscape
Located in Denver, CO
place that existed as a pseudo fictional place in his head, only confirmed to be real by brief visits to
Category
2010s Contemporary Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
"Worker" by Hiroshi Sato, Original Painting, Figurative Landscape
Located in Denver, CO
place that existed as a pseudo fictional place in his head, only confirmed to be real by brief visits to
Category
2010s Contemporary Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
"Store Lot" by Hiroshi Sato, Original Painting, Figurative Landscape
Located in Denver, CO
place that existed as a pseudo fictional place in his head, only confirmed to be real by brief visits to
Category
2010s Contemporary Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
"Evening Shed" Original Painting by Hiroshi Sato, Vibrant Landscape
Located in Denver, CO
place that existed as a pseudo fictional place in his head, only confirmed to be real by brief visits to
Category
2010s Contemporary Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
"Corner Street No. 2" by Hiroshi Sato, Original Painting, Abstract Landscape
Located in Denver, CO
real by brief visits to Japan once a year.
Hiroshi Sato returned to Japan for high school, rearranging
Category
2010s Contemporary Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
20th Century Blue and White Floreal Swans Rug by Reginald Toms, circa 1920
Located in Firenze, IT
Important carpet produced in the Real Manifattura of Madrid (Real Fabrica De Alfombras), coming
Category
Early 20th Century Spanish Art Deco Western European Rugs
Materials
Wool
I wanted to leave, Painting, Acrylic on Canvas
Located in Yardley, PA
is detached from the brain and connected to the emotional. The real work, the real difficulty is to
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Expressionist Paintings
Materials
Acrylic
Vintage St John Caviar Black Knit Wool Blazer and Skirt Suit
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
:
Bust-40"
Waist-38"
Length- 27"
Sleeve- 23"
Skirt measurements:
Waist: 30"
Length- 25".
The real color
Category
Late 20th Century American Skirt Suits
"Mystery"
Located in Edinburgh, GB
and the completely recognizable, real. But next to these complexly organized graphic sheets or
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Impressionist Interior Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
19th Century Buffalo Skinners Outfit Kit
Located in Coeur d
Alene, ID
steel and holster. Used in the real buffalo days. Vintage, real and neat!
Period: Last half of the 19th
Category
Antique Late 19th Century American Historical Memorabilia
Materials
Other
$5,175 / set
20th Century Blue and White Floreal Swans Rug by Reginald Toms, circa 1920
Located in Firenze, IT
Important carpet produced in the Real Manifattura of Madrid (Real Fabrica De Alfombras), coming
Category
Early 20th Century Spanish Art Deco Western European Rugs
Materials
Wool
Echo Stool by Schimmel
Schweikle
By Janne Schimmel
Located in Antwerp, BE
real’, an algorithmic search engine might decide on the 3D printed branches, as the articulation of
Category
2010s Dutch Other Stools
Materials
Acrylic, Foam, Wood
Echo Stool Teeth
Contemporary Wooden Chair, Schimmel
Schweikle, 2020
By Janne Schimmel
Located in Antwerp, BE
real’, an algorithmic search engine might decide on the 3D printed branches, as the articulation of
Category
2010s Dutch Other Stools
Materials
Acrylic, Foam, Wood
Color applications for Chandra signed limited edition print, conceptual sculptor
Located in New York, NY
from the 1960s to present. He concerned himself with the real world and real-time systems versus
Category
1970s Conceptual Animal Prints
Materials
Lithograph, Offset
Echo Stool by Schimmel
Schweikle
By Janne Schimmel
Located in Antwerp, BE
real’, an algorithmic search engine might decide on the 3D printed branches, as the articulation of
Category
2010s Dutch Other Stools
Materials
Acrylic, Foam, Wood
Moneyball (US Dollar)
Located in Miami, FL
the Vatican, the Museo Real de Sevilla, the Real Casa de Potosi, the Temple of Freemasonry in
Category
2010s Sculptures
Materials
Stainless Steel
Pillow Lounge Chair
in Red Lacquer and Faux Fur by Schimmel
Schweikle
By alfa.brussels
Located in Antwerp, BE
real’, an algorithmic search engine might decide on the 3D printed branches, as the articulation of
Category
2010s European Lounge Chairs
Materials
Faux Fur, Lacquer
Rare Georgian Pinchbeck Chain English 41" English
Located in Northampton, MA
.
Pinchbeck is rare. It's rarer than gold. This "cheap" substitute for the real thing has become a real thing
Category
Antique 1830s English Victorian Link Necklaces
Materials
Pinchbeck
17mm Tahitian Pearl Tassel Fob Necklace with 17" Chain, All in 14K
18K Gold
By Eytan Brandes
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
we're getting the real thing. This real thing is very large -- 17mm (18mm long) and has exceptional
Category
2010s American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Pearl, Black Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold,...
Wood-Blend Cabinet
Ornamental Round Edge Plywood Cabinet, Schimmel
Schweikle
By Janne Schimmel
Located in Antwerp, BE
a block print. The pieces make you wonder which form would qualify as ‘more real’, an algorithmic
Category
2010s Dutch Other Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Metal, Tin
Pillow Computer
by Schimmel
Schweikle
By alfa.brussels
Located in Antwerp, BE
real’, an algorithmic search engine might decide on the 3D printed branches, as the articulation of
Category
2010s European Post-Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Faux Fur, Foam
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- Is my Capodimonte real?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertAugust 29, 2024To know if your Capodimonte is real, look for its maker's mark. Beginning in the mid-18th century, porcelain made by the manufacturer founded by King Charles VII of Naples was stamped with a fleur-de-lis, usually in underglaze blue. Pieces produced under Ferdinand IV were stamped with a Neapolitan N topped by a crown. When secondary manufacturers began production, they retained this mark in multiple variations. By comparing the markings on your piece to images of those found on similar pieces shared on trusted online resources, you can begin to determine whether your piece is authentic. However, many convincing replicas exist, so you may wish to have a certified appraiser or knowledgeable antique dealer examine your piece and provide you with a professional opinion. Explore a diverse assortment of Capodimonte porcelain on 1stDibs.
- Who was the real Piranesi?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertOctober 15, 2024The real Piranesi was Giovanni Battista Piranesi. He was born in Venice in 1720 and died in Rome in 1778. He was the son of a stone mason and was trained as an architect. After a slow start, he eventually achieved great success as an architect, archaeologist, artist, designer, collector and antiquities dealer. His mission was to glorify the architecture of ancient Rome through his engravings and etchings. His highly dramatized prints often depict imaginary interiors and frequently include figures in mysterious activities that are dwarfed by the magnitude of their monumental surroundings. Piranesi's style greatly influenced the neoclassical art movement of the late 18th century. On 1stDibs, shop a selection of Giovanni Battista Piranesi art.
- Is Invicta a real company?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertOctober 15, 2024Yes, Invicta is a real company. Raphael Picard founded the watchmaking company in La Chaux-de-Fonds, Switzerland, in 1837. In the 1980s, Invicta filed for bankruptcy and was sold off and shuttered. In 1991, a group of American investors purchased and revived the company, only to sell it to the Swiss company Glycine in April 2016. On 1stDibs, find a diverse assortment of watches.
- What is the art that looks real?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertOctober 15, 2024The art that looks real can be called different names depending on its style. A general term for this type of art is realistic. However, certain art movements have focused on producing realistic art over the years. Art produced during the 19th century that often shows everyday people performing their daily activities is Realist art. During the 20th century, other realistic art movements emerged, including Photorealism and Hyperrealism. Shop a large collection of fine art on 1stDibs.
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- What markings are on real gold?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertOctober 15, 2024Many different markings can appear on real gold. Makers sometimes stamp pieces with karats, using markings like 10K, 14K, 18K, 22K and 24K. Alternatively, they may use a three-digit number that corresponds to the percentage of pure gold in the piece. Examples of these markings include “375” for 9-karat gold, “585” for 14-karat gold, “750” for 18-karat gold, “916” for 22-karat gold and “999” for 24-karat gold. Shop a wide range of gold jewelry on 1stDibs.
- Is Tous jewelry real?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertOctober 15, 2024Yes, Tous jewelry is real. The luxury jewelry brand is known for producing colorful pieces using genuine gemstones, such as rhodolite, iolite, amethyst, quartz, chalcedony, diamonds and topaz. For metals, Tous often uses sterling silver and 18-karat gold. On 1stDibs, explore a selection of Tous jewelry from some of the world's top sellers.
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- Are cultured pearls real?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertNovember 1, 2023Yes, cultured pearls are real pearls. However, they're not naturally occurring pearls. Instead, they come from oysters raised on farms and are the product of human intervention that encourages the development of pearls. Most pearls available on the market are cultured rather than natural. Shop a wide range of pearl jewelry on 1stDibs.
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- Are baguette diamonds real?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021Yes, baguette diamonds are real. Baguette diamonds are diamonds cut in a rectangular shape with 14 facets. The narrow, elongated shape of these diamonds make them the perfect accent stone.
- Are Cartier diamonds real?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertJanuary 23, 2024Yes, Cartier diamonds are real. The French luxury jewelry maker follows stringent standards when selecting the diamonds that go into its pieces. For example, the central brilliant cut diamonds in Cartier rings that are over 0.3 carats in weight must be classified as Very Good or Excellent to be used by the brand, and Cartier rarely chooses diamonds with clarity ratings below VS2 or color ratings below H. Shop a selection of Cartier diamond jewelry on 1stDibs.
- What symbols are on real gold?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertAugust 8, 2024What symbols appear on real gold vary. Sometimes, you will see stamps that read "AU." This abbreviation for gold may appear before or after a hallmark that denotes the type of gold alloy, such as "18k" or "14K." Alternatively, you may see a number placed inside a hexagon. The numbers will most likely be 585 for 14-karat gold, 750 for 18-karat gold or 916 for 22-karat gold. If you need help determining whether a particular piece of jewelry is real gold, consult an experienced jeweler or certified appraiser. On 1stDibs, shop a diverse assortment of gold jewelry.
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