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"Buck Head, " Steel Sculpture
By Gordon Chandler
Located in Chicago, IL
Renowned for his work with salvaged metal, American artist Gordon Chandler transforms weathered found materials into refined works of sculpture. With an eye to the aesthetic possibilities of this humble material, Chandler invests reclaimed steel with sculptural fluidity and a wry sense of form. In this wall-mounted sculpture entitled "Buck Head...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Modern Chicago - More Art

Materials

Steel

"Study in Stripes, " Mixed Media Collage
By Michael Thompson
Located in Chicago, IL
Based in Chicago, IL, contemporary artist Michael Thompson creates unique kites, collages and mixed media works assembled from material fragments of past and present collected in his...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Chicago - More Art

Materials

Fabric, Silk, Wood

EDDA Icy Nordic Vase by RStK Amphora c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
Hard earthenware vase, matte white with blue-gray accents made to evoke ice and winter. The 1900 EDDA series from Amphora was named after two medieval Icelandic poems of Norse mythology...
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Early 1900s Art Nouveau Chicago - More Art

Materials

Stoneware

Golden Dragon Bowl by Amphora, Art Nouveau c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
A golden serpentine dragon with feathered wings encircles a shallow bowl with mottled blue, pink, and orange glazing. Polished gold glaze on head and tail. This form was part of the ...
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Early 1900s Art Nouveau Chicago - More Art

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Ceramic

Floral Wreath Vase by Paul Dachsel for Amphora c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
Tall Amphora vase with a floral wreath encircling the mouth, trailing down on two sides into light green and rose crackling, and finished with a linear "Dachsel style" relief in the ...
Category

1890s Art Nouveau Chicago - More Art

Materials

Ceramic

"Eb Flo, " Mixed Media Collage
By Michael Thompson
Located in Chicago, IL
Based in Chicago, IL, contemporary artist Michael Thompson creates unique kites, collages and mixed media works assembled from material fragments of past and present collected in his...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Chicago - More Art

Materials

Fabric, Silk, Wood

"Protector One" Folk Art Crow Sculpture
Located in Chicago, IL
Richly textured with whimsical appeal, this late 20th century wooden crow is a delightful example of naive American sculpture. Poised mid-caw, the crow's wings are outstretched, read...
Category

Late 20th Century Folk Art Chicago - More Art

Materials

Wood, Paint

Qing-Dynasty Silk Brocade Chair Panel with Fu Lion
Located in Chicago, IL
This framed silk brocade tapestry is one half of a magnificent Qing-dynasty chair panel, or chair strip. Because traditional Chinese seating was not upho...
Category

Mid-19th Century Qing Chicago - More Art

Materials

Silk

"New Morning, " Mixed Media Kite
By Michael Thompson
Located in Chicago, IL
Based in Chicago, IL, contemporary artist Michael Thompson creates unique kites, collages and mixed media works assembled from material fragments of past and present collected in his travels. His ongoing series of large-scale kites bridge the gap between flat art and sculpture, each crafted of split bamboo frames covered with stretched muslin and a collage of vintage ephemera – including kimonos, obis, paintings, scrolls, drawings, metal leaf, bleeding paper, book pages, or anything with a story to tell. In “New Morning,” panels of teal and indigo leach across the expansive canvas with captivating irregularity. Contrasted by a neutral field of vintage block prints...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Chicago - More Art

Materials

Fabric, Silk, Wood

"Royal Blue Jacket, " Steel Sculpture
By Gordon Chandler
Located in Chicago, IL
Upon discovering a weathered steel drum that had been warped to resemble the sleeve of a garment, artist Gordon Chandler was inspired to embark on a series of kimono sculptures forme...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Modern Chicago - More Art

Materials

Steel

Oil Portrait of a Victorian Lady, c. 1850
Located in Chicago, IL
Painted in the 19th century, this exquisite miniature portrait wonderfully exemplifies realism in traditional oil painting. The small artwork is painted in the conventional portraiture style of the Old Masters, and achieves soft realism with fine brushwork and a subdued, neutral palette. The half length portrait depicts a fine Victorian woman dressed in all black with a delicate lace collar and bonnet. She wears a ruby broach...
Category

Mid-19th Century Old Masters Chicago - More Art

Materials

Oil

"Shibori Sky, " Mixed Media Collage
By Michael Thompson
Located in Chicago, IL
Based in Chicago, IL, contemporary artist Michael Thompson creates unique kites, collages and mixed media works assembled from material fragments of past and present collected in his...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Chicago - More Art

Materials

Fabric, Silk, Wood

Secessionist Vase with Raindrops by Paul Dachsel c. 1900
By Paul Dachsel
Located in Chicago, IL
A low naturalistic vase in a rare carmine color of red with purple overtones, featuring an opalescent raindrop ornamentation. Whereas earlier Art Nouveau pottery focused on asymmetri...
Category

Early 1900s Art Nouveau Chicago - More Art

Materials

Ceramic

"Peach Bloom, " Mixed Media Kite
By Michael Thompson
Located in Chicago, IL
Based in Chicago, IL, contemporary artist Michael Thompson creates unique kites, collages and mixed media works assembled from material fragments of past and present collected in his...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Chicago - More Art

Materials

Wood, Fabric, Silk

"Red Meander, " Mixed Media Kite
By Michael Thompson
Located in Chicago, IL
Chicago-based artist Michael Thompson creates unique kites crafted from split bamboo frames covered with stretched muslin and a collage of vintage Asian ephemera - including fragment...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Chicago - More Art

Materials

Muslin, Wood, Paper

Secessionist Geometric Urn by Paul Dachsel c. 1900
By Paul Dachsel
Located in Chicago, IL
Whereas earlier Art Nouveau pottery focused on asymmetrical design to represent the wild and unpredictable aspects of nature, forward-thinking artists such as Paul Dachsel and those of the Vienna Secession also explored the geometric elements of nature. Four-handled blue and gray urn...
Category

Early 1900s Art Nouveau Chicago - More Art

Materials

Ceramic

"Celestial Pond, " Mixed Media Collage
By Michael Thompson
Located in Chicago, IL
Based in Chicago, IL, contemporary artist Michael Thompson creates unique kites, collages and mixed media works assembled from material fragments of past and present collected in his...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Chicago - More Art

Materials

Fabric, Silk, Wood

Rare Sake Cup by Suzuki Goro (INV# NP3500)
Located in Morton Grove, IL
Suzuki Goro - Nude Woman Sake Cup stoneware, underglaze and glaze 1.75 x 2 x 2” date unknown signed comes with a signed wooden box BIO- Revered Japanese ...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Chicago - More Art

Materials

Stoneware, Glaze

Rare Goose Bowl by Michael Simon
Located in Morton Grove, IL
OBLONG LARGE GOOSE BOWL (INV# NP3940) Michael Simon salt-fired stoneware and glaze 4.75 x 14.75 x 13.25” date unknown stamped Michael Simon (b. 1947 - 2021)...
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Early 2000s Contemporary Chicago - More Art

Materials

Stoneware, Glaze

Iridescent Ernst Wahliss Art Nouveau Maiden on Tulip c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
Figural vase with a golden maiden on an iridescent form. This vase features a beautiful juxtaposition of the smooth and sinuous texture of the woman against a psychedelic stone-like ...
Category

Late 19th Century Art Nouveau Chicago - More Art

Materials

Ceramic

LARGE ABSTRACT BOWL (INV# NP3674) by Chris Gustin
By Chris Gustin
Located in Morton Grove, IL
LARGE ABSTRACT BOWL (INV# NP3674) Chris Gustin wood fired stoneware and glaze 10.25 x 15.25 x 13.25” 2003 signed
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Early 2000s Abstract Chicago - More Art

Materials

Stoneware

Qing-Dynasty Silk Brocade Chair Panel with Pagoda Crane
Located in Chicago, IL
This framed silk brocade tapestry is one half of a magnificent Qing-dynasty chair panel, or chair strip. Because traditional Chinese seating was not upho...
Category

Mid-19th Century Qing Chicago - More Art

Materials

Silk

"Pansy (New Flower), " Mixed Media Mosaic, 2021
Located in Chicago, IL
Intricate, ethereal and highly textured, the abstract compositions of Japanese mosaic artist Toyoharu Kii reflect a sophisticated approach to the technica...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Chicago - More Art

Materials

Marble

"Red Rust Jacket, " Steel Sculpture
By Gordon Chandler
Located in Chicago, IL
Upon discovering a weathered steel drum that had been warped to resemble the sleeve of a garment, artist Gordon Chandler was inspired to embark on a series of kimono sculptures forme...
Category

2010s Abstract Chicago - More Art

Materials

Steel

"Boro, " Mixed-Media Kite
By Michael Thompson
Located in Chicago, IL
Chicago-based artist Michael Thompson creates unique kites crafted from split bamboo frames covered with stretched muslin and a collage of vintage Asian ephemera—including fragments of fabric, scrolls, drawings, and books collected during his travels. This kite entitled "Boro" is patterned with Japanese indigo-dyed fabric scraps, sewn together to form a patchwork of contrasting patterns and shades of blue. The kite's design recreates the traditional practice of Boro stitching...
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21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Chicago - More Art

Materials

Cotton, Muslin, Thread, Wood, Dye

Grapevine Vase by Clement Massier, Art Nouveau c. 1900
By Clement Massier
Located in Chicago, IL
Ceramic vase in a blue and green metallic lustre glaze by master of iridescence Clement Massier, with clusters of grapes and leaves in deep purple. Signed MCM in the base, and number...
Category

Early 1900s Art Nouveau Chicago - More Art

Materials

Ceramic

"Bamboo Sunset (Persimmon), " Mixed Media Kite
By Michael Thompson
Located in Chicago, IL
Chicago-based artist Michael Thompson creates unique kites crafted from split bamboo frames covered with stretched muslin and a collage of vintage Asian ephemera - including fragment...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Chicago - More Art

Materials

Muslin, Wood, Paper

Art Nouveau Confetti Decor Vase by Amphora c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
From the Amphora series that came to be known as the Confetti Decor; a delightfully petite vase featuring cobalt underglaze painting with large crackling that reveals spots of green,...
Category

Early 1900s Art Nouveau Chicago - More Art

Materials

Ceramic

"Birdland (I am the Bowerbird)" Mixed-Media Retablo
Located in Chicago, IL
The intricate retablos of Chicago-based artist Patrick Fitzgerald are his means of paying homage to those who have inspired him throughout his life. Derived from Mexican votive paint...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Surrealist Chicago - More Art

Materials

Found Objects, Wood Panel

Peacock Vase by Paul Dachsel for Amphora, Art Nouveau c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
Ceramic vase designed by Paul Dachsel for Amphora featuring delicate gold cross-hatching and relief elements to evoke peacock feathers. Polished gold glaze around mouth, on handles, and base relief...
Category

Early 1900s Art Nouveau Chicago - More Art

Materials

Ceramic

Shoulder Vase by Carstens-Tönnieshof Atelier Series, Modernist c. 1960
Located in Chicago, IL
A large ceramic shoulder vase by Carstens-Tönnieshof from its high-end Atelier Series helmed by designer Gerda Heuckeroth. This form is accented by textured glazes in hues of green, ...
Category

1960s Post-War Chicago - More Art

Materials

Ceramic

"The Original 6" Mixed-Media Collage
Located in Chicago, IL
This mixed-media work by Chicago-based artist Patrick Fitzgerald explores themes of time, loss and the deeply moving beauty of change. Entitled "The Original 6," the wall-mounted scu...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Chicago - More Art

Materials

Paper, Wood Panel, Oil, Acrylic, Color Pencil

1980s "#20" Charcoal Cross Hatch Abstract Drawing Modern Art Jack Scott
Located in Arp, TX
Jack Scott "#20" 1980 Interwoven, continuous line charcoal drawing on paper 40"x30" site, black wood gallery frame float mount 42.5"x32.75" museum glass Sig...
Category

1980s Abstract Chicago - More Art

Materials

Paper, Charcoal

Amphora Vase with Water Lilies by Ernst Wahliss, att. Paul Dachsel, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
Earthy, textured water lily leaf vase with gilted, figural stem arms which encircle the golden mouth of the piece with their flowers. Stamped Ernst Wahliss and numbered in the base. ...
Category

Late 19th Century Art Nouveau Chicago - More Art

Materials

Ceramic

"Matte Red Kimono, " Steel Sculpture
By Gordon Chandler
Located in Chicago, IL
Upon discovering a weathered steel drum that had been warped to resemble the sleeve of a garment, artist Gordon Chandler was inspired to embark on a series of kimono sculptures formed from found metal scraps. With an eye to the aesthetic possibilities of this humble material, Chandler invests the reclaimed steel with sculptural fluidity and a wry sense of form. Flattened with the center portion rolled out, this discarded barrel takes on the look of a traditional kimono...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Modern Chicago - More Art

Materials

Steel

"Ebb Tide, " Mixed Media Collage
By Michael Thompson
Located in Chicago, IL
Based in Chicago, IL, contemporary artist Michael Thompson creates unique kites, collages and mixed media works assembled from material fragments of past and present collected in his...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Chicago - More Art

Materials

Fabric, Silk, Wood

Dramatic Amphora Ceramic with Art Nouveau Maiden in Lily Bouquet c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
Incredibly dramatic Amphora ceramic featuring a maiden resting on a trio of lilies, her golden gown cascading into a gathered earthen base. Stamped Amphora...
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Late 19th Century Art Nouveau Chicago - More Art

Materials

Ceramic

"Dancing Til Dawn, " Mixed-Media Kite, 2022
By Michael Thompson
Located in Chicago, IL
Chicago-based artist Michael Thompson creates unique kites crafted from split bamboo frames covered with stretched muslin and a collage of vintage Asian ephemera - including fragment...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Chicago - More Art

Materials

Muslin, Silk, Wood

Rare Earthenware Peacock Feather Vases by Clement Massier, Art Nouveau c. 1900
By Clement Massier
Located in Chicago, IL
A pair of exceptional earthenware vases by Clément Massier in a unique rectangular form, featuring albino peacock feathers enhanced by accents of purple and gold glazing. As Massier ...
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Early 1900s Art Nouveau Chicago - More Art

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Ceramic

"Hidden Movements, " Mixed Media Mosaic, 2023
Located in Chicago, IL
Monochromatic, ethereal and highly textured, the abstract compositions of Japanese mosaic artist Toyoharu Kii reflect a sophisticated approach to the tech...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Geometric Chicago - More Art

Materials

Marble

Tiger and Snake Vessel by Roberto Lugo
By Roberto Lugo
Located in Morton Grove, IL
Roberto Lugo Tiger and Snake Vessel Incredible piece!
Category

2010s Contemporary Chicago - More Art

Materials

Ceramic, Glaze

"Furbelow I, " Mixed Media Kite
By Michael Thompson
Located in Chicago, IL
Chicago-based artist Michael Thompson creates unique kites crafted from split bamboo frames covered with stretched muslin and a collage of vintage Asian ephemera—including fragments of fabric, scrolls, drawings, and books collected during his travels. In “Furbelow I,” Thompson arranges scraps of Japanese silk to form a patchwork of contrasting pattern and color. Placed with balanced asymmetry, the panels of deep indigo and sheer silk create a dark, moody atmosphere reminiscent of a night sky. Gradients of light to dark evoke soft, moonlit clouds and delicate pine branches appear as forked bolts of...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Chicago - More Art

Materials

Muslin, Wood, Paper

Rustic Pitcher Vase by Carstens Luxus, Fat Lava, Mid-Century Modern c. 1967
Located in Chicago, IL
This large ceramic vase from the Carstens Luxus line features a rugged volcanic lava finish in an earthy shade of garnet. Stamped in the base, and numbered, with original Carstens Lu...
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1960s Modern Chicago - More Art

Materials

Ceramic

Amphora RStK Biomorphic Art Nouveau Ceramic Candlestick att. Paul Dachsel
Located in Chicago, IL
Biomorphic candlestick with experimental glaze produced by RStk Amphora c. 1900, a design attributed to Paul Dachsel. Hand-signed in the base with an RStK marking indicating that thi...
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Late 19th Century Art Nouveau Chicago - More Art

Materials

Ceramic

Cloisonné Folk Art Vase by Amphora, Art Nouveau c. 1910
Located in Chicago, IL
Carved folk art vase, with hand-painted bright cloisonné enamel embellishments. The form's contrasting glazes amplify its intricate carvings and mottled texture. Stamped Amphora in t...
Category

1910s Art Nouveau Chicago - More Art

Materials

Ceramic

Ernst Wahliss Art Nouveau Iridescent Figural Candlestick
Located in Chicago, IL
Figural candlestick with a golden maiden on an iridescent form. This ceramic features a beautiful juxtaposition of the smooth texture of the woman against a psychedelic stone-like fl...
Category

1890s Art Nouveau Chicago - More Art

Materials

Ceramic

"Aeriform" Mixed Media Kite
By Michael Thompson
Located in Chicago, IL
Chicago-based artist Michael Thompson creates unique kites crafted from split bamboo frames covered with stretched muslin and a collage of vintage Asian ephemera—including fragments ...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Chicago - More Art

Materials

Muslin, Wood, Washi Paper, Pigment, Silk

"Sprout, " Marble Mosaic
Located in Chicago, IL
Monochromatic, ethereal and highly textured, the abstract compositions of Japanese mosaic artist Toyoharu Kii reflect a sophisticated approach to the tech...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Chicago - More Art

Materials

Marble

Maiden with Lily Pad by Ernst-Wahliss, Art Nouveau c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
Standing atop a textured, frothy pastel sea, a classic green Art Nouveau maiden stands cradled by figural waves with an offering of a lily pad. An excellent example of the "ivory por...
Category

Early 1900s Art Nouveau Chicago - More Art

Materials

Ceramic

Cloisonné Flower Vase by Amphora, Art Nouveau c. 1910
Located in Chicago, IL
A colorful ceramic vase with hand-painted flowers in bright cloisonné enamels. Stamped Amphora in the base, and numbered. Riessner, Stellmacher and Kessel (RStK), later known as Amp...
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1910s Art Nouveau Chicago - More Art

Materials

Ceramic

Cone Vase by U-Keramik (Uebelacker), Fat Lava, Mid-Century Modern c. 1950s
Located in Chicago, IL
A minimalist ceramic cone vase by Ü-Keramik (Uebelacker) with rugged vertical striations against a pink and white mottled glaze. Numbered in the base. Form 455/25. Ü Keramik, or Üeb...
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1950s Modern Chicago - More Art

Materials

Ceramic

"Ikebana, " Mixed Media Kite
By Michael Thompson
Located in Chicago, IL
Based in Chicago, IL, contemporary artist Michael Thompson creates unique kites, collages and mixed media works assembled from material fragments of past and present collected in his travels. His ongoing series of large-scale kites bridge the gap between flat art and sculpture, each crafted of split bamboo frames covered with stretched muslin and a collage of vintage ephemera – including kimonos, obis, paintings, scrolls, drawings, metal leaf, bleeding paper, book pages, or anything with a story to tell. In this bamboo kite entitled “Ikebana,” Thompson beautifully layers darkly saturated fragments atop pages of found text. A repurposed calligraphy scroll panels the left side, brushed with black ink with full flower blossoms and leafy foliage, while delicate pine branches grow upwards from the bottom. Vintage Japanese block prints...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Chicago - More Art

Materials

Fabric, Silk, Wood

Chinese Eternal Youth Sign of Honor, c. 1850
Located in Chicago, IL
This monumental lacquered elmwood sign of honor was carved in northern China during the mid-19th century. The large central characters read as "Wu Zheng Ever Green", and - loosely tr...
Category

Mid-19th Century Qing Chicago - More Art

Materials

Wood, Paint

"Red Hem Kimono, " Steel Sculpture
By Gordon Chandler
Located in Chicago, IL
Upon discovering a weathered steel drum that had been warped to resemble the sleeve of a garment, artist Gordon Chandler was inspired to embark on a series of kimono sculptures forme...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Modern Chicago - More Art

Materials

Steel

Organic Ammonite Vase by Schäffenacker, Modernist c. 1950
By Helmut Friedrich Schäffenacker
Located in Chicago, IL
Hand-glazed, ammonite-shaped vase in a deep rust color made by Helmut Schäffenacker. Numbered in the base. Form V-6. Helmut Schäffenacker founded Atelier Schäffenacker in West Germ...
Category

1950s Naturalistic Chicago - More Art

Materials

Ceramic

Tidal Beach Vase by Dümler Breiden, Mid-Century Modern c. 1960
Located in Chicago, IL
This naturalistic ceramic vase by Dümler & Breiden features a scalloped mouth that evokes both clams and waves, along with undulating, sand-colored glaze elements with hints of ocean...
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1960s Modern Chicago - More Art

Materials

Ceramic

Art Nouveau Egyptian Sphinx Bowl by Ernst-Wahliss c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
Unique earthenware bowl featuring a pair of golden Egyptian sphinxes and stylized purple flowers in an incised pattern, with an iridescent glaze of rich green, blue, and purple hues....
Category

1910s Art Nouveau Chicago - More Art

Materials

Ceramic

Two-Handled Biomorphic Bowl by Amphora, Art Nouveau c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
A shallow naturalistic bowl with organic bone-like design elements and a mottled glaze of blue, gray, and green. Stamped Amphora in the base, and numbered; added RStK bottom marking ...
Category

Early 1900s Art Nouveau Chicago - More Art

Materials

Ceramic

"Spring, " Mixed Media Mosaic, 2021
Located in Chicago, IL
Intricate, ethereal and highly textured, the abstract compositions of Japanese mosaic artist Toyoharu Kii reflect a sophisticated approach to the technical art of mosaic making. Clas...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Chicago - More Art

Materials

Marble

"Reconstructed Landscape, " Mixed Media Mosaic, 2022
Located in Chicago, IL
Intricate, ethereal and highly textured, the abstract compositions of Japanese mosaic artist Toyoharu Kii reflect a sophisticated approach to the technical art of mosaic making. Clas...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Chicago - More Art

Materials

Marble

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