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Josef Hospodka for Chribska Glassworks Amber and Green Bowl, Czech Art Glass
By Josef Hospodka, Borske Sklo National Corporation, Chribska Glassworks
Located in Clifton Springs, NY
best-known designs is the Chribska glass lamp that won a gold medal at the Brussels World Fair in 1958
Category
Mid-20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Art Glass, Sommerso
19th century still life painting By Euphémie Muraton (1840-1914), Oil on canvas
Located in Gent, VOV
Chicago World's Fair at the Women's Pavilion3.
She is the mother of Louis Muraton.
Category
19th Century Realist Still-life Paintings
Materials
Oil
Pair of French Modern Neoclassical Brass and Crystal Floor Lamps, Jules Leleu
By Jules Leleu
Located in New York, NY
Pavilion Francais a L'Exposition Internationale de New York, Page VII, July 1939. (New York World's Fair
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Crystal, Brass
"Polo Player, " Classic and Rare Art Deco Sculpture in Caramel Hue by Gregory
By Waylande Gregory
Located in Philadelphia, PA
1939-1940 World's Fair in New York.
Category
Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Porcelain
"First Born, " Art Deco Marble Sculpture by Chester Beach, Influenced by Rodin
By Chester Beach
Located in Philadelphia, PA
and a major piece for the New York World’s Fair in 1939. This piece, with the father reaching over to
Category
Vintage 1920s American Art Deco Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Marble
"Eve and Adam in Eden, " Magnificent, Art Deco-WPA Sculptural Panel
By Waylande Gregory
Located in Philadelphia, PA
1930s, when he was creating major fountains, public monuments and World's Fair sculptures, this panel
Category
Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Wall-mounted Sculptures
Materials
Clay
Exotic Bird Frieze, Art Deco Decorative Painting by Dunbar Beck
Located in Philadelphia, PA
framed by mossy green. Beck executed an important set of murals for the 1939-1940 New York World's Fair
Category
Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Paintings
Materials
Paint
$880 Sale Price
20% Off
Unusual Art Deco Panel Bracelet
Located in New York, NY
silver.
This may have been possibly made as a showpiece for one of the pavillions of the Worlds Fair
Category
Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Link Bracelets
Materials
Brass, Sterling Silver
"Standing Male Nude, " Preparatory Drawing by Dunbar Beck
Located in Philadelphia, PA
a series of murals for the 1939-1940 New York World's Fair, among many others. He was also
Category
Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Drawings
Oriental Style Chandelier attr. to E. Lachenal, France, circa 1890
By Edmond Lachenal
Located in PARIS, FR
Theodore Deck's studio, starting when he was 15. At the 1873 World's Fair in Vienna, Lachenal's work as a
Category
Antique 1890s French Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass, Bronze, Enamel
$3,426 Sale Price
40% Off
Pair of 2 Baccarat Crystal Glasses with Wine Cooler, France
By Baccarat
Located in Rijssen, NL
to obtain a crystal of unparalleled purity. In 1855, for the first World Fair in Paris, Baccarat
Category
1990s French Other Glass
Materials
Crystal
Set of 10 Blue Baccarat Crystal glasses, France
By Baccarat
Located in Rijssen, NL
. In 1855, for the first World Fair in Paris, Baccarat unveiled its unique original, soulful
Category
Vintage 1960s French Art Nouveau Glass
Materials
Crystal
$7,377 / set
Set of 6 Deep Blue Overlay Baccarat Crystal glasses and Decanter, 1940, France
By Baccarat
Located in Rijssen, NL
crystal of unparalleled purity.In 1855, for the first World Fair in Paris, Baccarat unveiled its unique
Category
Vintage 1940s French Art Nouveau Glass
Materials
Crystal
Alvar Aalto Rare Set of Early Armchairs, 1939
By Alvar Aalto
Located in Helsinki, Uusimaa
, Finland, 1939. Custom ordered for NY World's Fair Restaurant. Upholstered in quality Lauritzon's fabric
Category
Mid-20th Century Finnish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Birch, Plywood
$16,934 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Michael Andersen Ceramic Art Nouveau Table Lamp with Oxblood Glaze
By Michael Andersen
Son
Located in Esbjerg, DK
son Daniel won the gold medal at the World's Fair in Brussel in 1935. This piece was designed by him
Category
Vintage 1930s Danish Art Deco Table Lamps
Materials
Ceramic
Bretby, Large Japanese-style Ceramic Planter, Late 19th Century
By Bretby Ceramics
Located in MARSEILLE, FR
gold medal at the London World's Fair and created their 'sunburst' logo.
Good general condition
Category
Antique Late 19th Century British Art Nouveau Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
Pair Of Baccarat Opaline Vases, Golden Decor, 1880
By Baccarat
Located in Rijssen, NL
obtain a crystal of unparalleled purity. In 1855, for the first World Fair in Paris, Baccarat unveiled
Category
Antique 1880s French Napoleon III Vases
Materials
Crystal
Pair of Ormolu and Marble Seven-Light Candelabras Attributed to Eugène Cornu
By Eugène Cornu
Located in New York, NY
Cordier and Louis-Alfred Barrias. Cornu received a gold medal for his designs World Fairs of London in
Category
Antique Late 19th Century French Candelabras
Materials
Marble, Bronze
"Under the Sea, " Large, Rare Art Deco Bowl by Thomson for Upsala Ekeby
By Anna-Lisa Thomson
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Scandinavian ceramic firm, starting at Upsala-Ekeby in 1933. She won awards at the 1939-1940 New York World
Category
Vintage 1940s Swedish Art Deco Decorative Bowls
Materials
Clay
Large Sculptural Bronze Panel with Workers and New York Skyline
By F. Eue
Located in Philadelphia, PA
work and relief sculptures in Germany and America, including the Chicago World’s Fair Medal issued in
Category
Vintage 1920s American Art Deco Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
$2,560 Sale Price
20% Off
Ivar Ålenius Björk
Liljan
Candle Holder or Soliflore Vase for Skultuna Sweden
By Ivar Ålenius Björk, Skultuna
Located in Meer, VAN
‘Lily’ candle holder in solid polished and patinated brass was designed for the World Fair in New York
Category
Late 20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Brass
Carl Fagerlund, Orrefors, a pair of pendant lamps, brass
glass, Sweden, 1960s
By Orrefors, Carl Fagerlund
Located in Forserum, SE
Paris World’s Fair. The company was dissolved in 2012 due to profitability issues. Carl Fagerlund was
Category
Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Baccarat, Green Opaline Snake Vase, France, 1880
By Baccarat
Located in Rijssen, NL
unparalleled purity. In 1855, for the first World Fair in Paris, Baccarat unveiled its unique original, soulful
Category
Antique 1810s French Napoleon III Vases
Materials
Crystal
Unique Cast Iron Leaf Platter: A Possible Prototype with Historic Design Roots
By Josef Frank
Located in Stockholm, SE
iron. The design originates from a model in cast brass plate that was exhibited at the 1939 World
Category
Vintage 1930s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Iron
Danish Modern armchairs by Alfred Christensen. Beautiful shape, brass feet.
By Alfred Christensen
Located in Stockholm, SE
is one of his most famous designs, made with Ludwig Mies van der Rohe for the 1929 World's Fair in
Category
Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Wool, Beech
Art Deco Gold Bracelet
Located in Litchfield, CT
that blends Art Deco and the revolutionary World's Fair streamlined industrial style. Its substantial
Category
Vintage 1930s Swiss Art Deco Retro Bracelets
Materials
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$23,500
Several Baccarat Crystal Mercury Champagne Coupe, France
By Baccarat
Located in Rijssen, NL
. In 1855, for the first World Fair in Paris, Baccarat unveiled its unique original, soulful
Category
1990s French Other Glass
Materials
Crystal
Fannière Freres Paris 1880 Rare Etruscan Bacchus Brooch 18Kt Gold Lapis Lazuli
By Fannière Frères
Located in Miami, FL
medals of distinguished merit at the World's Fair of 1855. Determined to exhibit their work under their
Category
Antique 1880s French Etruscan Revival Brooches
Materials
Lapis Lazuli, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$3,960 Sale Price
20% Off
1 of the 2 Baccarat Art Glass Green Flower Bottles, France
By Baccarat
Located in Rijssen, NL
obtain a crystal of unparalleled purity. In 1855, for the first World Fair in Paris, Baccarat unveiled
Category
Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Jars
Materials
Art Glass
Large Josef Inwald Art Glass Platter With 5 Claw Dragon - Barolac Glass
By Josef Inwald
Located in Atlanta, GA
and member of the central commission for the World's Fair in Chicago and in 1891 served as president
Category
20th Century Austrian Chinoiserie Animal Sculptures
Materials
Art Glass
Flavio Poli, Sommerso Ashtray, 1960s
By Flavio Poli
Located in London, GB
Biennale, the Milan Triennale, and the Brussels World’s Fair. Today, his works are held in the collections
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Ashtrays
Materials
Glass, Murano Glass
Set of 6 Exquise Baccarat Crystal Pieces, France
By Baccarat
Located in Rijssen, NL
the first World Fair in Paris, Baccarat unveiled its unique original, soulful craftsmanship to the
Category
Vintage 1970s French Other Glass
Materials
Crystal
$2,135 / set
World’s Columbian Exposition 1893 – Set of Photographic Prints Published in 1902
Located in Langweer, NL
World’s Columbian Exposition 1893 – Set of Photographic Prints Featuring Iconic Buildings and
Category
Antique Early 1900s Prints
Materials
Paper
1910 original poster by Henri Gray for the Exposition Universelle Internationale
By Henri Gray (Henri Boulanger)
Located in PARIS, FR
art. This exposition was one of the most significant world’s fairs, showcasing advancements in
Category
1910s Prints and Multiples
Materials
Paper, Lithograph
Holocaust Memorial Oil Painting Judaica Rabbi Composed of Figures Artists Frame
By Maurice Newman
Located in Surfside, FL
Children's Museum in Boston, the 1939 World's Fair in New York, and the Essex Institute in Salem.
He studied
Category
1960s American Modern Portrait Paintings
Materials
Oil
UNTITLED
By Morris Shulman
Located in Portland, ME
National Academy of Design in New York from 1931 to 1934. He had his first exhibition at the 1939 World
Category
1950s Abstract Paintings
Materials
Casein
Scandinavian Modern "LYFA" Table Lamp from the 1950s
By Bent Karlby, Vilhelm Lauritzen, Paavo Tynell, Lyfa
Located in Odense, DK
Medal at the World Fair 1929 in Barcelona and once again in 1935 in Brussels for the RA pendant. LYFA
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Art Nouveau Lamp Attributed to Majorelle
By Atelier Majorelle
Located in NANTES, FR
furniture and ceramics factory. After the 1889 World's Fair, he abandoned the classical style and began
Category
Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Table Lamps
Materials
Alabaster, Bronze
Tiffany Jewels By John Lorina (Book)
Located in North Yorkshire, GB
achievements at the many world fairs and the illustrious clientele of European Royalty and the elite of the new
Category
20th Century More Jewelry
"Zodiac Bowl/Charger", Monumental Art Deco Low Bowl in Rusty Red and Gold, 1920s
By Ernest d
Hossche
Located in Philadelphia, PA
series of dishes premiered at the Brussels World's fair in 1958, the first fair of its kind after World
Category
Vintage 1920s Belgian Art Deco Wall-mounted Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Tiffany
Company, George Paulding Farnham, A Rare, Lavish Silver Centerpiece
By Paulding Farnham., Tiffany
Co.
Located in Queens, NY
was displayed as the focus of the Tiffany
Co. exhibit at the 1900 World's Fair in Paris.
World
Category
Early 20th Century American American Classical Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
"Jump Shot, " Model for Art Deco Bronze Basketball Award Plaque, 1940s
By Fred Torrey
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Walks at Midnight" sculpture which premiered at the 1939-1940 New York World's Fair (now displayed near
Category
Vintage 1940s American Art Deco Wall-mounted Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
$2,720 Sale Price
20% Off
"Lion and Bull", Art Deco-Medieval Decorative Painting in Greys and Burnt Sienn
Located in Philadelphia, PA
New York World's Fair.
Category
Vintage 1920s American Art Deco Paintings
Materials
Fabric
$1,560 Sale Price
20% Off
"Nude Male and Draped Female, " Study for Painting by Dunbar Beck
Located in Philadelphia, PA
the post office in Danvers, Massachusetts, and a series of murals for the 1939-1940 New York World
Category
Vintage 1930s American Drawings
Materials
Pencil, Paper
"Joy and Grief, " Important Art Deco Paintings by Sager, 1952
By Adeline Sager
Located in Philadelphia, PA
at one of the world's fairs of the 1930s and 1940s. The paintings are framed together, and retain
Category
Vintage 1950s American Art Deco Paintings
Materials
Watercolor
Scandinavian mid-century pendant lamp, Carl Fagerlund, Orrefors, Sweden, 1960s
By Carl Fagerlund, Orrefors
Located in Forserum, SE
World’s Fair. The company was dissolved in 2012 due to profitability issues. Carl Fagerlund joined
Category
Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Baccarat, Pair Of Red Baluster Vases, Golden Decor, 1880
By Baccarat
Located in Rijssen, NL
-kept secret formula to obtain a crystal of unparalleled purity. In 1855, for the first World Fair in
Category
Antique Early 1900s French Napoleon III Vases
Materials
Crystal
Pair of 2 Lalique Crystal Champagne Glasses, France
By Baccarat
Located in Rijssen, NL
crystal of unparalleled purity. In 1855, for the first World Fair in Paris, Baccarat unveiled its unique
Category
1990s French Other Glass
Materials
Crystal
Art Nouveau/Jugenstil walking stick. Signed Orivit, Cologne, Germany, 1900.
Located in Milan, IT
artifacts. Orivit won a gold medal at the 1900 Paris World's Fair and another, after moving to a larger
Category
Early 20th Century German Antiquities
Materials
Metal, Brass
Set of 4 Multicolor Baccarat Crystal Tsar Glasses, France
By Baccarat
Located in Rijssen, NL
unparalleled purity. In 1855, for the first World Fair in Paris, Baccarat unveiled its unique original, soulful
Category
Antique Early 1900s French Other Glass
Materials
Crystal
Set of 6 Multicolor Baccarat Crystal Glasses, France
By Baccarat
Located in Rijssen, NL
unparalleled purity. In 1855, for the first World Fair in Paris, Baccarat unveiled its unique original, soulful
Category
Antique Early 1900s French Other Glass
Materials
Crystal
Set of 6 Multicolor Baccarat Mille Nuits Champagne Flutes, France
By Baccarat
Located in Rijssen, NL
. In 1855, for the first World Fair in Paris, Baccarat unveiled its unique original, soulful
Category
Antique Early 1900s French Other Glass
Materials
Crystal
Set of 6 Exquise Multi Color Baccarat Flute Crystal glasses, France
By Baccarat
Located in Rijssen, NL
-kept secret formula to obtain a crystal of unparalleled purity.In 1855, for the first World Fair in
Category
Vintage 1960s French Other Glass
Materials
Rock Crystal
Model 60 Stool, Alvar Aalto, Artek, 1950/1960s
By Artek, Alvar Aalto
Located in Helsinki, Uusimaa
and the Finnish pavilions at the Paris (1937) and New York (1939) World's Fairs.
Category
Vintage 1960s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Stools
Materials
Birch
Majorelle Spectacular Art Nouveau Lamp
By Atelier Majorelle
Located in NANTES, FR
factory. After the 1889 World's Fair, he abandoned the classical style and began looking for his own style
Category
Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Table Lamps
Materials
Alabaster, Bronze, Wrought Iron
Pair of 2 Baccarat Crystal Wine Glasses, France
By Baccarat
Located in Rijssen, NL
crystal of unparalleled purity. In 1855, for the first World Fair in Paris, Baccarat unveiled its unique
Category
1990s French Other Glass
Materials
Crystal
Set of 6 Multicolor Baccarat Mille Nuits Champagne Flutes, France
By Baccarat
Located in Rijssen, NL
. In 1855, for the first World Fair in Paris, Baccarat unveiled its unique original, soulful
Category
Antique Early 1900s French Other Glass
Materials
Crystal
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