1990s Collectibles and Curiosities

Cook book comprising 161 recipes, some real and some decidedly not, by 161 different artists and world personalities, mostly from lower Manhattan. Each recipe accompanied by a b/w il...

Bang & Olufsen 90's BeoCom 1401 green telephone with gray base and black cord. In original condition with visible wear consistent with its age and use....

Monet, or the Triumph of impressionism: Catalog Raisonné, 4-Volume Set by Daniel Wildenstein. Köln: Benedikt Taschen Verlag GmbH, 1996. Slipcased 1st ...

1997 OMAS Return to the Motherland Limited Edition Fountain Pen Solid 18K Gold · No. 063/200 · 123g · Mint Full Set w/ Original 1997 Red Ink A rare and historically weighted masterpiece — this 1997 OMAS Return to the Motherland fountain pen was created to honor the handover of Hong Kong from British to Chinese governance, marking one of the most significant geopolitical transitions of the 20th century. Only 200 examples were produced worldwide, each individually numbered. This piece is No. 063/200, preserved in mint, uninked condition, and complete with every original component. Crafted entirely in 18 karat gold and weighing an impressive 123 grams, the pen is sculpted in deep high-relief — a tactile narrative rendered directly into precious metal. Sculptural Symbolic Detail • Imperial Dragon in full sculptural relief — symbol of prosperity, sovereignty and protection • Flowing silk texture motifs — referencing millennia of Chinese heritage and continuity • Engraved Great Wall — endurance, culture, identity, the spine of civilization • Pink/White Dolphins — indigenous to Hong Kong waters, symbols of harmony, freedom, renewal • Red lacquer grip and finial — the color of fortune, vitality and auspicious beginnings in Chinese culture These elements are not printed — they are carved, dimensional and alive with symbolism. A writing instrument that feels like a piece of sculpture. Nib — Two-Tone Gold with Commemorative Engraving The pen is fitted with a two-tone 18K gold nib — white finished (rhodium/platinum over 18K) with inlaid yellow-gold dragon details and engraved: “HONG KONG 1997” Also signed OMAS · 18K This feature alone makes the edition unmistakable: culturally specific, commemorative, and produced at a level of craftsmanship few modern pens approach. Complete, Original Presentation ✔ No. 063/200 ✔ Inner and outer boxes (deep red, gold accents) ✔ Commemorative gold-plated display case...

Signs and Symbols in Christian Art by George Ferguson. Published by Oxford University Press, USA, New York, 1955. 2nd Ed hardcover with dust jacket. This comprehensive book remains t...

Mobili e Mobilieri Nella Sicilia del Settecento by Mario Giarrizzo. Flaccovio, Palermo, 1992. 1st Ed hardcover with dust jacket. With numerous color and black and white photos. A gre...

Russian Imperial Style by Laura Cerwinske. Published by Prentice Hall, NY, 1990. Stated 1st Ed hardcover with dust jacket. Sumptuously illustrated with over 100 stunning full-page co...

A large, color book of houses designed by artist and architect Thierry Despont. Volume I of VI. Born in France, Thierry Despont studied at the École des Beaux-Arts in Paris and earn...

Masterpieces From the Norton Simon Museum. Softcover book, published in 1998. Illustrated, 208 pages.

A large, color book of houses designed by artist and architect Thierry Despont. Volume I of VI. Born in France, Thierry Despont studied at the École des Beaux-Arts in Paris and earn...

Collectors items vintage Giorgio Armani advertising / Eyeglass Display. Oversized large eyeglasses and case. The tortoise pairs lenses have slots to d...

Turkish Style Hardcover November 1, 1992 by Stephane Yerasimos (Author), Kaya Dincer. The Turkish home is a living tradition whose refinement has continued uninterrupted for over 10,...

Cézanne Watercolors by Acquavella Galleries, introduction by William Rubin. New York: Acquavella Galleries, 1999. 1st Ed Softcover. 128 pp. 21 b&w...

Alfred Dunhill Gold Plated Briquet Rollagas Cigarette Lighter With Dunhill Box Lighter Made in Switzerland purchased in 1992. In great working condition, has recently been serviced...

Lorenz pocket watch and chain, all in 18 kt gold, gift never used, Italy/Switzerland, 1990 Total weight gr. 52.6. Like new, always stored in a safe. Swiss made quartz...

Winchester 4692 Embossed Hard Gun Case with Leather Handle Finished Brass Trim Red Velvet Interior. Winchester rifle is a comprehensive term d...

Catalogue raisonne of Ettore Sottsass ceramics organized chronologically from 1955 to 1994—from postwar to Post-Modern. Published in 1996 by Umberto Allemandi & C. Text in Italian by...

Fabulous 1990s Dolce & Gabbana designer women's Oval Fly Sunglasses with black frame & rose lenses. Marked on frames : Dolce & Gabbana 511S, Made in Italy. Inside dims between ar...

Author: THOMPSON, Kay (Hilary Knight). Title: Kay Thompson's Eloise At Christmastime. Publisher: NY: Simon & Schuster, 1999. Description: Signed...

First edition hard cover, published by Éditions Michel Lafon, 1996. Paco Rabanne, a feeling for research. An impressive monograph covering the daring and experimental work of desi...

Marine coastal taxidermy assemblage of sea shells and corals, sea sponges and brunches of sea whip with large horseshoe taxidermy.In a lucite basket decorated with sea shells.

Sotheby's New York Pre-Columbian sales catalogs with lavish color photos. An invaluable reference for the collector, scholar or anyone interested in Pre-Columbian art. These catalogs...

Picasso and Portraiture, Representation & Transformation, Exhibition Catalog at the Museum of Modern Art, New York, in Collaboration with the Musee Picasso, Paris, in April 1996. Edi...

Leather and Gold Embossing Hand Made Book of Art Paper for Hand Writing, Photos 108 pages Genuine leather: Indicate that the binding is made of high-quality genuine leather, which en...

Catalog published in conjunction with an exhibition of the works of Jean Royere held at the Jacques Lacoste Gallery in Paris from 25 May-2 July 1999. Lacoste was, and is, a passionat...

Van Gogh's Van Goghs: Masterpieces from the Van Gogh Museum, Amsterdam. Softcover book, published in conjunction with the exhibition at the National Gallery of Art, Washington, and t...

Out of the Studio by Tom Bianchi. Published by St.Martin's Press, 1991. Stated 1st Ed hardcover with dust jacket. The unself-conscious and affectionate con...

1st Battalion Virginia Infantry 39th Battalion Virginia Cavalry 24th Battalion Virginia Partisan Rangers by Robert J. Driver and Kevin C. Ruffner. H. E. Howard, Lynchburg VA, 1996. 1...

Hardcover catalog of an auction held on 6 October 1991 at Binoche et Godeau dispersing the collection of Alan Grizot (b. 1945), legendary gallerist and pioneering promoter and marke...

Spectacular chess set by Yaacov Heller. The sculptures are silver and gold over cast pewter. Fine detail. All pieces are signed. Retains original glass board.

Table clock in 800 silver and wood depicting polo game equipment. The bat and polo hat are part of the watch. The briar horseshoe has silver details on th...

Christie's: Palazzo Dal Pozzo Arredi e Dipinti Dalla, September 1998. Softcover auction catalogue 857 lots on 107 pages, all in color. Italian furniture, painting and accessories. NP...

Leonard de Vinci (Leonardo Da Vinci), French book by Jean-Claude, Frere, 1994. Leonardo da Vinci is often regarded as the greatest artist of all time. This book retraces his career a...

Plank on frame model of the famous English warship HMS Victory. This model is planked in varnished walnut above the waterline and copper sheathed below. Fu...

This rare reproduction of the original 1926 Ronson Banjo features a gold-plated finish was produced by Ronson Japan in 1990. The lighter comes fully functional with fresh flit and fluid ready for use. Stamped on the lighter: Ronson Lighter US PATENT Dec,31,1918 RONSON WORLD'S FIRST AUTOMATIC...

First edition of of this collection of photographs by American fashion photographer and filmmaker Bruce Weber, whose ad campaigns include projects with Calvin Klein, Ralph Lauren, Revlon, Armani, Louis Vuitton, and Versace and whose editorial work has appeared in Vogue, GQ, Vanity Fair, Elle, Life, Interview, and Rolling Stone magazines. Published in 1999 by Arena Editions. 8vo (6.75” x 8.5”), 284 pages, hardcover with photographic dust jacket. Illustrated throughout with full-page photography in color and b/w on matte paper. Snippets of text by James Agee, Robert Frost, T.E. Lawrence, Shel Silverstein...

1990s handcrafted travel tote Cargo Life bag Italian leather Bric's Italy Bric's Life Cargo Brown Duffle Weekender Canvas Carry-on Tote Made in Italy app...

This original Postmodern Michael Graves chess set with checkers pieces has been fully restored with the wood which is 2 variants of maple. The wood was redone and new felt was put on the bottom. The resin players are a composition. It has velvet storage compartments inside for the players when you wish to use the checkers game part. Michael Graves was a Memphis Group designer and a member of the New York Five...

Paintings in the Hermitage by Colin Eisler. Hardcover coffee table book with dustjacket. Stated first edition published in 1990 by Stewart, Tabori Chang of New York. Printed in...

Houses by Thierry W. Despont. Published by Office of Thierry Despont, New York, 1990. 1st Ed hardcover with dust jacket. Private edition with personal letter to Sandra and Herbert Kasper. He was an American fashion designer known as Kasper. He studied English and advertising at New York University and fashion at the Parsons School of Design in New York from 1951–53 and l'Ecole de la Chambre Syndicale de la Couture Parisienne in 1953. He left NYU to serve in the US Army in Europe. After World War II he enrolled at Parsons, where he became a protégé of milliner Fred Frederics. After graduating, he returned to Paris for two years developing his skills in design while working for Jacques Fath, Christian Dior, and Marcel Rochas. When he returned to the US, he worked for Frederics at Mr. John. He was also a famous art collector. He was an avid art collector, and in 2011, the Morgan Library and Museum devoted an exhibition, called “Mannerism and Modernism: The Kasper Collection of Drawings and Photographs,” to the designer.unnumbered copy of a run of 1000. With letter from Despont to his client. Mr. Despont was Associate Architect for the Centennial Restoration of the Statue of Liberty and has completed the restoration of Clayton, the Frick family mansion in Pittsburgh. Mr. Despont designed the Decorative Arts Galleries of the new J. Paul Getty Museum and, in collaboration with Richard Meier, was responsible for the interior design of the museum's sculpture and painting galleries. The office also completed the 50,000 square foot flagship store on Bond Street for Ralph Lauren. In the US, the firm designed the Edmond J. Safra Synagogue on East 63rd Street in New York and the flagship store for Harry Winston in Beverly Hills, California. Mr. Despont and his office have completed several very high end hotel projects. Among them are the renovation of the Carlyle Hotel in New York, Claridge's and The Dorchester in London, and Boca Raton Resort & Club in Florida. Current hotel projects include the renovation of the Ritz Paris, the Dorchester Collection's new 45 Park Lane Hotel in London, The Chatwal in New York, and the Divan Hotel in Istanbul. volume with its own dustjacket. These books were given only to clients of the firm. Privately printed set, issued between 1990 and 1995 in a special case. Volume I. 1990, unnumbered copy of 1000 published. Illustrated with photographs by Philippe-Louis Houze and watercolors by Bonnie Glasser. Provides high quality photographs of exteriors and interiors of important houses planned...

Influential Interiors: Shaping 20th-century style through key interior designers by Suzanne Trocomé. Published by Clarkson Potter, U.S.A., 1999. Stat...

Experience the unparalleled grandeur of the Helmut Newton Sumo, the biggest and most expensive book production of the 20th century. This limited edition masterpiece, hand signed and numbered by Helmut Newton himself, is a testament to the influential legacy of one of the most intriguing and controversial photographers in history. Accompanying this extraordinary book is a meticulously crafted bookstand designed by Philippe Starck, adding a touch of sophistication to its display. Immerse yourself in the monumental world of SUMO, a titan of a book measuring an impressive 50 x 70 cm (20 x 27.5 in.) and weighing approximately 30 kg (66 lb.). With 464 pages, it breaks all previous records and stands as a truly unique publication. Edited by June Newton...

Every year a well-known Danish artist designs the Georg Jensen Christmas Ornament. In its many incarnations over the years it has become a tradition representative of Danish handcrafts - and a much-loved decorations in many homes. The 1991 Christmas Mobile, "Christmas Deer", is the 8th in the captivating series from Georg Jensen. Once again, a Danish designer has sought inspiration in the classic Scandinavian...

Vintage Harley Davidson motorcycle in sterling silver with very accurate detail reproduction. The first is a Harley Davidson FXSB l...

This sleek and elegant Mid-Century Modernist Brass Menorah signed Morningstar Metalworks origiantes from the United States, C. 1998. This piece features a well balanced rectilinear b...

Legendary design classic "BeoSound 3200" designed by David Lewis for Bang & Olufsen in the 1990s. Stereo compact system with CD player, remote control, stand with glass table top, an...

Reagan, Ronald. An American Life. New York: Simon and Schuster, [1990]. First trade edition. Octavo. In the publisher's original blue cloth backstrip over red boards and unclipped du...

Queen Anne style double pipe holder in solid silver. The pipe holders have a round fluted base pods and are fixed on the silver tray with small bolts that are removable for cleanin...

Vintage Harley Davidson FXSTD in sterling silver with very accurate detail reproduction. At the end of 2007 they stopped producing it The wheels are with spokes and rubber tires Com...

AUTHOR: VARIOUS - (21st Editions). TITLE: The Journal of Contemporary Photography - 6 volumes. PUBLISHER: Museum Editions, 21st Editions, 1998 - 2003. DESCRIPTION: The Signed Deluxe Limited Editions contain original hand-pulled photogravures and color ptanographs (waterless lithographs) that illuminate the essays and commentaries found in each book. Bound in Morocco, Japanese silks and Italian fabrics, and are cased in a matching portfolio box. They are fully signed on the limitation page by the artists included in each volume. Each book measures approximately 15.25” x 13.75” and the clamshell box measures approximately 16.875” x 14.75”. There are 6 volumes of The Journal published. CONDITION: IN AS NEW CONDITION. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: Volume 1. Number 193 of 235. Focuses on the "transcendent vision" of 15 major contemporary photographers, illustrated here in richly printed hand-pulled photogravure. Volume I also contains a woodcut by the late Leonard Baskin. Writers include Pulitzer Prize winning poet Richard Wilbur; prize-winning novelists Ann Beattie and Robert Olen Butler; poet and critic Dana Gioia; Harvard professors and award winning historians John Stilgoe and John Stauffer; and Wales’ great poet, the late R. S. Thomas, among many others. Signed by: Bernard Faucon, Michael Kenna, Holly Wright, Luis Gonzales Palma, Keith Carter, Duane Michaels, Steven Albahari, Mark Klett, Sandy Skoglund, Jock Sturgis, Ernestine Ruben, Willie Middlebrook, John Metoyer, Olivia Parker, Leonard Baskin, and Patrick Bailey-Maitre-Grand. Volume 2. Number 187 of 200. Extends the metaphysical themes of the first volume and brings together the work of 13 modern masters of the photographic arts. It contains original essays by France's leading novelist Michel Tournier; philosopher Frederick Turner; award-winning photographic historian Lee Fontanella; novelist and playwright Elizabeth Dewberry; novelist Josh Russell; and photographic historian and 21ST contributing editor Lance Speer. Signed by: Adam Fuss, Jaume Blassi, Bill Jacobson, Joyce Tenneson, Kenro Izu, Vik Muniz, Cy DeCosse, John Dugdale, Tom Baril, Joan Fonteuberta, Arthur Tress, Robert ParkeHarrison, and Sheila Metzner. Volume 3. Number 82 of 100. Entitled The Clandestine Mind, is devoted entirely to the lyrical work of John Dugdale. This master photographer's elegant male nudes and still lifes, printed in rich blue inks to match the original tones of his cyanotypes, are complemented by a short prayer for Dugdale by Pulitzer Prize winner Robert Olen Butler; a poem by prize-winning poet Morri Creech; and an essay by John Wood, the editor of 21ST. Signed by: John Dugdale and features - Annunciation, Christ Out Liberator, The Clandestine Mind, I Could Not See To See, Longing, Mourning Tulips, Wonder Stings Me More Than Bee, and Three White Peaches. Volume 4. Number 82 of 100. Entitled The Gardens of DeCosse, focuses exclusively on the beautiful works of Cy DeCosse. Literary contributors include fiction writer Scott Ely; gallery director John Stevenson; poet Susan Ludvigson; musician and scholar Carol Wood; and editor John Wood. Signed by Cy Decosse and features the following: King of the Night, Sunflower, Fritillaria, Cultered Pearl, Squash, Flowers & Dill, Water Lilly, Tuscan Lemons, and Queen of the Night. Volume 5. Number 39 of 125. Aptly named Strange Genius, is an insightful examination of the ways in which artists today make conscious attempts to create work that can often be unsettling, difficult, even horrific. Writers include poets Raul Peschiera, Susan Ludvigson, Gerard Malanga, and Paul Zimmer; novelists Ann Beattie and Neil Connelly; and essayists Paul LaRosa, Lance Speer, and John Wood. Signed by: Sally Mann, Michal Macku...

Title: Payne Stewart Signed, Contains a Ryder Cup Badge - Highly Collectible Piece of Golfing Date Period: 20th Century Dimension: 88*83 cm 35*33 inches Materials: Wood, Glass, Pap...

Delve into the fascinating world of human sexuality with this vintage book from the Soviet era. Titled "Erotic of the East," written by Nick Douglas and Renni Slinger, this book offe...

Frank Lloyd Wright - A Visual Encyclopedia by Iain Thomson. Hardcover book with dustjacket, published in 1999 by PRC Publishing Ltd of London. Printed in Hong Kong. Illustrated, 416 ...

Toulouse-Lautrec, a French book by Gerard Dorozoi, 1992. Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec (1864 - 1901) is almost unique among artists because he became as famous for his appearance and per...

New Return to the Motherland 18-karat gold 1997 limited edition fountain pen. After 150 years of the British Union Jack waving over Hong Kong, this influential territory returns to its Motherland, China in July 1, 1997. From a Historic perspective, we cannot ignore the worldwide significance of this event. Authorized by the Association for Celebration of Reunification of Hong Kong with China, Omas creates a magnificent commemorative collection with a prestigious and emblematic design. This distinguished writing instrument, New Old Stock never used, shows distinctive aspects of both Hong Kong and China in 18-karat gold. The cap displays treasured symbols of both Hong Kong and China, with the Bauhinia flower encircled by the words "Return to the Motherland" enameled in the original red color of the Association's official logo. The clip is embellished in the same hue by a thin linear element reminiscent of basic calligraphy. The band around the cap synthesizes the Great Wall of China, one of the most recognized monuments on this earth, the OMAS logo emerging from one of the Wall's majestic gates, and the 4 ideograms meaning "Return to the Motherland" in Chinese. Comes with the original Omas Return to the Motherland inkt. The barrel of the pen follows this theme of combining Hong Kong and Chinese motifs. Sculpted in to the metal sheath of the barrel, two Chinese dragons, mother and child, allude to the relationship between Hong Kong and China and support the emblem of their unity, the pink Chinese dolphin. The OMAS 1997 18 karat gold 063/200 Edition is comprised of 200 fountain pens and features an 18-karat gold calligraphic nib inlaid with a dragon head and engraved with the words "Hong Kong 1997...

‘Antiques for the Table’, A Complete Guide to dining room accessories for Collecting and Entertaining by Sheila Chefetz. Penguin Publishing Group 1993. Signed and inscribed first edition 4th printing hardcover with dust jacket. Inscribed "Enjoy our 'feast' for the eyes!" More than 200 full-color photographs. 'Antiques for the Table' presents dozens of table setting ideas for every occasion. Antiques authority Sheila Chefetz tells readers how to use, store, identify, and appreciate fine examples of 18th, 19th, and 20th century China, glass, and silver. A definitive volume on antique tableware...

This beautiful recreation of a revolutionary design from the 1930s/40s by one of surfing's most legendary names is a collector's dream. Greg Noll shaped Hot Curl, 9’2 balsa/redwood construction, signed by the late Greg Noll (1937-2021) The Hot Curl surfboards (original designers: Fran Heath, John Kelly, Wally Froiseth) had an enormous influence on the evolution of the modern surfboard, most notably in the streamlined, wide point forward narrow tailed shapes which reached ascendancy in the 1960s at big wave surf...

First edition of this cult classic, “the teenage movie that…America never made,” published by Grove Press in 1995 in conjunction with director and photographer Larry Clark’s first mo...

Step into the dawn of tow-surfing with this late-1990s 6′10" Dick Brewer tow board, shaped during a time when tow-ins were just beginning to expand the limits of big-wave possibility...

Mexican Muralists by Desmond Rochfort. Softcover book published in 1998 by Chronicle Books of San Francisco. Printed in Hong Kong, illustrated, 240 pages.