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French Gilt Bronze Central Urn Finial Six Arm Acanthus Foliage Chandelier C 1840
Located in Charleston, SC
French gilt bronze six light chandelier with central urn finial, six scrolled acanthus foliage arms, and decorative fluted engraved chasing. Origina...
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1840s French Louis Philippe Antique South Carolina

Materials

Bronze

Da - Da I — German Expressionism, Rare
By Lyonel Feininger
Located in Myrtle Beach, SC
Lyonel Feininger, 'Da-Da I' also titled by the artist 'Der Abgott' (The Idol), woodcut, 1918, a proof impression. Prasse W91. Signed in pencil and annotated '1876', the artist’s inv...
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1920s Bauhaus South Carolina

Materials

Woodcut

I ll Be What I Choose — Mid-century American Surrealism
By Benton Murdoch Spruance
Located in Myrtle Beach, SC
'I'll Be What I Choose: Vanity of Ambition', color lithograph, 1949, edition 40, Fine and Looney 281. Signed, titled, and numbered '23/40' in pencil. Initialed in the stone, lower ri...
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1940s American Modern South Carolina

Materials

Lithograph

French Three Hand Blown Onion Bulbous Neck Colored Glass Wine Jugs, Circa 1850
Located in Charleston, SC
French Three hand blown onion bulbous neck colored glass wine jugs, Mid 19th century.
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1850s French Louis Philippe Antique South Carolina

Materials

Blown Glass

Van Cleef Arpels Diamonds 18K Yellow Gold Platinum Leaf Brooch
By Van Cleef Arpels
Located in Simpsonville, SC
The Van Cleef & Arpels Diamond 18K Yellow Gold Leaf Brooch is a masterpiece of craftsmanship and elegance, showcasing the renowned sophistication of the esteemed jewelry house. Craft...
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Late 20th Century South Carolina

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Panoramic image of brown bear running through the water towards the camera
By Drew Doggett
Located in US
"""The Charge"" Panoramic image of brown bear running through the water towards the camera Black & white panoramic image of brown bear charging towards camera Each year, brown bea...
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2010s Minimalist South Carolina

Materials

Archival Pigment

Hermes Kilim Pave Diamond 18k White Gold Wide Band Ring Size 58 8.25
By Hermès
Located in Simpsonville, SC
The Hermès band ring is a masterpiece of luxury and precision. Crafted from 18k white gold, it embodies a sleek and contemporary elegance. The design showcases a wide band that comma...
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21st Century and Contemporary South Carolina

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

Evans Vintage 2 Sided Compact Purse in Goldtone
Located in Greer, SC
Vintage Evans 2 sided compact purse. Bottom compartment is for bills while the top section has the comb, powder and lipstick as well as a coin holder and mirror. In good used condi...
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Mid-20th Century North American Art Nouveau South Carolina

Materials

Metal

Early Spring
By Arthur Ernest Becher
Located in Myrtle Beach, SC
Arthur Ernest Becher, 'Early Spring', oil, 1950. Signed and dated, lower right. A fine impressionist landscape, with fresh colors, on heavy illustration board, in very good, original condition, without inpainting. Framed in a period, 3 inch wide wood frame. Image size: 17 5/8 x 20 1/2 inches; outside frame dimensions: 23 3/4 x 26 5/8 inches. ABOUT THE ARTIST Arthur Ernst Becher was a painter and an illustrator of books and magazines. Born in Freiberg, Germany, he emigrated with his parents at the age of six to Milwaukee, Wisconsin. As a fine artist, he was known for his rural New York landscapes and historical scenes including Lincoln's Gettysburg Address. He received early training from F.W. Heine and Robert Schade...
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Mid-20th Century American Impressionist South Carolina

Materials

Oil

Portrait of a Tribeswoman, Ethiopia, Fashion, Black and White
By Drew Doggett
Located in US
"Untitled 2" In this best-selling, award-winning image, a Karo tribeswoman shows off her pierced lower lip. Self expression is paramount in this community, and both men and women c...
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2010s Contemporary South Carolina

Materials

Archival Pigment

Les Marionettes I — Erotic Surrealism
By Hans Bellmer
Located in Myrtle Beach, SC
Hans Bellmer, Les Marionettes I, etching with hand coloring, 1969, edition 150. Signed and annotated 'HC' in pencil. A fine impression on brown Roma hand-made laid paper; the full sheet with margins (1 to 2 5/8 inches), in excellent condition. Archivally sleeved, unmatted. Image size 11 13/16 x 11 1/8 inches; sheet size 15 5/8 x 13 1/4 inches. A 'Hors Commerce' impression. From a suite of 11 etchings created by Bellmer to illustrate 'On the Marionette Theatre...
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1960s Surrealist South Carolina

Materials

Etching

Untamed Spirits: Horses From Around the World -- The Artist s Edition Book
By Drew Doggett
Located in US
About the Artist's Edition book: Untamed Spirits: Horses From Around the World is a comprehensive photo book inviting you on a decade-long journey around the world to document the mo...
Category

2010s Other Art Style South Carolina

Materials

Other Medium, Archival Pigment

Portuguese Majolica Vibrant Colored Crowing Rooster on Rectangular Base, C 1884
Located in Charleston, SC
Portuguese Majolica vibrantly colored crowing rooster standing on rectangular foliage base, Late 19th Century Stamped underneath base by maker Bordallo Pinheiro
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1880s Portuguese Art Nouveau Antique South Carolina

Materials

Majolica, Porcelain, Paint

Bighorn — Mid-Century American Regionalism
Located in Myrtle Beach, SC
William Wind McKim, 'Bighorn', lithograph, 1940, edition c. 25. Signed and titled in pencil. A fine, richly-inked impression, on cream wove paper, the full sheet with margins (2 to 4...
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1940s American Realist South Carolina

Materials

Lithograph

English Lead Figural Fountain of Musical Pan with Flanking Plumbed Flutes C 1850
Located in Charleston, SC
English lead figural fountain of musical pan with flanking plumbed flutes standing atop a circular globe and resting on an octagonal base with flanking frogs. Mid 19th Century. Fount...
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1850s English William IV Antique South Carolina

Materials

Copper, Lead

Donghia Vela Vintage Murano Glass Lamp
By Donghia
Located in Woodbury, NY
Vintage Murano glass lamp from Donghia with brass hardware, hollow and handblown. The Vela lamp was named for the shape of its base, a sail. The square sail ...
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1980s Italian Vintage South Carolina

Materials

Glass

Epic portrait of a beautiful, dark Friesian horse with a flowing mane
By Drew Doggett
Located in US
"Epic portrait of a beautiful, dark Friesian horse with a flowing mane Black and white portrait of a Friesian horse against a white background This powerful global series explores...
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2010s Minimalist South Carolina

Materials

Archival Pigment

Subway No. 3 — Mid-century Modernism, New York City
By August Mosca
Located in Myrtle Beach, SC
August Mosca, 'Subway No. 3', lithograph, c. 1946-56, edition 50. Signed, titled and numbered '28/50' in pencil. A fine, richly-inked impression on off-white, wove paper; the full sh...
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Mid-20th Century American Modern South Carolina

Materials

Lithograph

Late 17th Century Italian Baroque Library Table / Writing Table
Located in Charleston, SC
Late 17th Century Baroque Desk / Writing or Library Table with two drawers supported an elegant lyre-shaped base with intricately carved legs connected by wrought iron stretchers. th...
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Late 17th Century Italian Baroque Antique South Carolina

Materials

Wrought Iron

Mazeppa — 19th-Century French Romanticism
By Jean Louis Andre Theodore Gericault
Located in Myrtle Beach, SC
Théodore Géricault and Eugène Lami, 'Mazeppa' from the series 'Oeuvres de Lord Byron', lithograph, 1823, 2nd state of 3, Delteil 94. Rendered by Thé...
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1820s Romantic South Carolina

Materials

Lithograph

Paul Eaton Sculpted Cavalier Heads on Sterling Silver Twisted Bangle Bracelet
Located in Charleston, SC
Intricately hand carved dog miniatures of Cavalier King Charles Spaniel Heads (details in photos) on a sterling silver twisted bangle are made by England’s Paul Eaton who is possibly...
Category

2010s British Artist South Carolina

Materials

18k Gold, 9k Gold, Sterling Silver

Viel Gluck 1923 (Good Luck Wishes) — German Expressionism
By Karl Michel
Located in Myrtle Beach, SC
Karl Michel, 'Viel Gluck 1923 Wunscht der Graphikverlag, J.G. Holzwarth/Bad Rothenfelde', woodcut, 1922, edition 20. Signed and numbered op. 135d and 20/20 in pencil. Signed in the image, lower left. Annotated 'Vorgesdruck' [artist’s proof] in pencil. A fine, richly-inked impression, on heavy, cream Japan paper, with full margins (5/8 to 1 1/8 inches), in good condition. With the artist’s blind stamp in the top left margin. Printed by the artist. Matted to museum standards, unframed. New Year's Greeting - "1923, Good Luck Wishes from the Graphic Press, J.G. Holzwarth/Bad Rothfelde." Image size 5 x 3 1/2 inches (127 x 89 mm); sheet size 6 5/8 x 5 7/8 inches (168 x 149 mm). ABOUT THE ARTIST Karl Michel (1889-1984) was a noted graphic designer and expressionist printmaker during Germany's pre-Nazi Weimar Republic (1919-1933). Michel’s work was the subject of a feature article in the influential German graphic design magazine Das Plakat (The Poster) in 1920. An anti-war advocate, Michel created a suite of 12 wood engravings depicting his impressions of the humanitarian toll of WWII entitled ‘Humanitas’ (Humanity). The German publishing house Greifenverlag published the series in a reduced folio of unsigned prints. Michel’s graphic work is held in the permanent collections of the Auckland War Memorial Museum (New Zealand), Frederikshavn Kunstmuseum & Exlibrissamling (Denmark), Museum of Applied Arts (Budapest), The Robert Gore Rifkind Center for German Expressionist Studies at the Los Angeles County Museum of Art, and the German Expressionism...
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1920s Expressionist South Carolina

Materials

Woodcut

Epic image of a young boy in the dusty Mundari cattle camp before nightfall
By Drew Doggett
Located in US
Epic image of a young boy in the dusty Mundari cattle camp before nightfall A young boy stands in the epic Mundari cattle camp, leaning on a stick in between herding his animals I...
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2010s Minimalist South Carolina

Materials

Archival Pigment

Antique Large Wood Marquetry Inlay Box with Decorative Checkered Design
Located in Greer, SC
A finely crafted antique wood marquetry box with hinged lid and green fabric interior. This box has a refined geometric design featuring bot...
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Early 20th Century Unknown Edwardian South Carolina

Materials

Wood

Bob Dylan "Aust Ferry". Wales, UK. 1966
By Barry Feinstein
Located in Mount Pleasant, SC
This is a very rare signed photograph by the Late Barry Feinstein. Roughly 50 of this photograph exist in the world that are signed. Signed on verso by the artist. Comes with cert...
Category

20th Century Contemporary South Carolina

Materials

Silver Gelatin

Hermes Estate Belt Buckle 18k Yellow Gold Earrings Earclips
By Hermès
Located in Simpsonville, SC
Discover the elegance of Hermès with these exquisite 1980 clip-on earrings. Crafted in luxurious 18k yellow gold, these earrings showcase a unique buckle design, embodying sophistica...
Category

1980s Vintage South Carolina

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Nero — Mid-Century American Modernism
By Benton Murdoch Spruance
Located in Myrtle Beach, SC
Benton Spruance, 'Nero', 2-color lithograph, edition 35, 1944, Fine and Looney 233. Signed, dated, titled and annotated 'Ed 35' in pencil. Initialed 'BS' in the image, lower right. A...
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Mid-20th Century American Modern South Carolina

Materials

Lithograph

Winter Garden
By Leonard Edmondson
Located in Myrtle Beach, SC
Leonard Edmondson, 'Winter Garden', color etching, edition 50, 1957. Signed, titled, dated, and numbered '50/50' in pencil. A superb, richly-inked impre...
Category

1950s Abstract Expressionist South Carolina

Materials

Etching

Fashion-inspired image of a Karo man in Ethiopia with a tortoise shell
By Drew Doggett
Located in US
"""Untitled 5 "" Fashion-inspired image of a Karo man in Ethiopia with a tortoise shell A chiseled Karo man holds a tortoise shell in this fashion-inspired portrait The distinctly...
Category

2010s Minimalist South Carolina

Materials

Archival Pigment

Trees in Ranchitos I — Taos Modernism
By Andrew Dasburg
Located in Myrtle Beach, SC
Andrew Dasburg, 'Trees in Ranchitos I', lithograph, 1975, edition 20. Signed 'A. D.' in pencil. Annotated 'Trial Proof' in pencil, verso. A superb impression in warm black ink, on he...
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1970s Modern South Carolina

Materials

Lithograph

Under the Triumph, Photograph, Archival Ink Jet
Located in Yardley, PA
From a limited edition of 5 archival photographs Signed and numbered by artist Aaron Knight. Image: 36×24 inches/91×61 cm Art-ID: HSC_2949 Aaron Knight is an American visual ...
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2010s Other Art Style South Carolina

Materials

Archival Ink

Arizona Sunset, White Boots, Photograph, Archival Ink Jet
Located in Yardley, PA
From a limited edition of 6 archival photographs Signed and numbered by artist Aaron Knight. Image: 20×30 inches/51×76 cm Art-ID: USA10_9307 Aaron Knight is an American visua...
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2010s Other Art Style South Carolina

Materials

Archival Ink

English Queen Anne Burl Walnut Graduated Chest on Chest on Bracket Feet, C. 1720
Located in Charleston, SC
English Queen Anne burl walnut graduated chest on chest with a carved molded edge cornice, feather banding inlays, period brasses, escutcheons with interior locks, and resting on the...
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1720s English Queen Anne Antique South Carolina

Materials

Brass

Mother Love (Madonna and Child) — American Expressionism
By Max Weber
Located in Myrtle Beach, SC
Max Weber, 'Mother Love' (Madonna and Child), woodcut, 1920, edition not stated, Rubenstein 35. Signed in pencil. A fine impression, on cream wove Japan paper, with full margins (1 5...
Category

1920s Expressionist South Carolina

Materials

Woodcut

Fish Underwater Flowers 1 — Hopei Folk Art, 1950s Chinese Cut Paper Watercolor
Located in Myrtle Beach, SC
'Fish & Flowers', Chinese Hopei Folk Art, 1956. Paper-cut with watercolor, mounted on cream, wove backing paper, with fresh, vivid colors, in excellent condition. Matted to museum standards, unframed. Image size 3 3/8 x 2 3/4 inches; sheet size 8 7/8 x 6 1/4 inches; mat size 13 x 10 inches. ABOUT THIS WORK Hopei or Hebei is a province of North East China, on the Gulf of Chihli near Beijing that is home to Chengde Mountain Resort, the imperial summer residence of the Qing-dynasty emperors. Chengde contains 18th-century palaces, gardens, and pagodas ringed...
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Mid-20th Century Folk Art South Carolina

Materials

Watercolor

Waimea Bay
By Mike Coots
Located in Mount Pleasant, SC
Waimea Bay, HI. 2014 Eddie Aikau Invitational.
Category

2010s Contemporary South Carolina

Materials

Archival Pigment

1930s–1950s Fluted Glass Cocktail Shaker with Silver-Plated Top
Located in North Charleston, SC
Elegant vintage cocktail shaker featuring a fluted, vertically paneled glass body paired with a classic silver-plated domed lid and cap. The design beautifully bridges Art Deco and e...
Category

Mid-20th Century South Carolina

Materials

Silver Plate

Hermes 18k Rose Gold Small Toggle Loop Stud Earrings
By Hermès
Located in Simpsonville, SC
Elevate your jewelry collection with these exquisite Hermès 18k Rose Gold Small Toggle Loop Earrings. Meticulously crafted with precision and artistry, these earrings are a testament to the enduring elegance and luxury synonymous with the esteemed house of Hermès. Each earring features a delicate loop meticulously formed from lustrous 18k rose gold with the bar across the top. The metal's warm hue adds a touch of romance to the design, creating a captivating contrast with the skin. The minimalistic design of these earrings exudes a refined and understated elegance. Their clean lines and graceful curves make them a versatile accessory suitable for a wide range of occasions. The mark of Hermès, discreetly positioned on the earrings, serves as a mark of authenticity and quality. It attests to the earrings' origin from one of the world's most esteemed houses of luxury. Crafted from 18k rose gold, these earrings not only exude contemporary allure but also possess a timeless quality. They are designed to be cherished and appreciated for generations to come, transcending trends and fads. These Hermès Small Loop Earrings...
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary South Carolina

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

By the Arks — Mid-20th Century Surrealism
By Federico Castellon
Located in Myrtle Beach, SC
Federico Castellon, 'By the Arks', 1941, lithograph, edition 250, Freundlich 10D. Signed in pencil. Signed in the stone, lower left. A fine, atmospheric impression on cream, wove pap...
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1940s Surrealist South Carolina

Materials

Lithograph

Baigneuse Debout, à Mi-Jambes — French Impressionism
By Pierre-Auguste Renoir
Located in Myrtle Beach, SC
Pierre Auguste Renoir, 'Baigneuse Debout, à Mi-Jambes (Woman Bathing, Standing Up to Her Knees in Water)', 1910, etching, edition not stated, Delteil 23. Unsigned as published. A fin...
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1910s Impressionist South Carolina

Materials

Etching

Paul Eaton Sculpted Golden Retriever Heads on Sterling Silver Twisted Bangle
Located in Charleston, SC
Intricately hand carved dog miniatures of Golden Retriever (details in photos) on a sterling silver twisted bangle are made by England’s Paul Eaton who i...
Category

2010s English Artist South Carolina

Materials

Sterling Silver

David Webb White Enamel Ruby 18k Yellow Gold Vintage Lion Cufflinks Stud Set
By David Webb
Located in Simpsonville, SC
Exuding regal elegance and exquisite craftsmanship, this vintage David Webb Lion Cufflinks & Stud Set is a remarkable testament to the brand’s bold and artistic jewelry design. Craft...
Category

Late 20th Century South Carolina

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Surreal, Abstract Black White Photograph of Whale Surfacing
By Drew Doggett
Located in US
"Reverence" Minke whale surfaces momentarily against sea ice in very still, reflective water. The limited edition print series Northern Dreams is a tribute to one of the most spect...
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2010s Minimalist South Carolina

Materials

Archival Pigment

Scottish Chippendale Cuban Mahogany Tea Table with Circular Gallery, Circa 1760
Located in Charleston, SC
Scottish Chippendale Cuban mahogany tilt top tea table with a circular carved gallery, one board top, carved molded edge, supporting bird cage and resting on a turned tapered floral ...
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1760s Scottish Chippendale Antique South Carolina

Materials

Brass

A Wind Is Rising and the Rivers Flow — Mid-Century American Modernism
By Benton Murdoch Spruance
Located in Myrtle Beach, SC
Benton Spruance, 'A Wind is Rising and the Rivers Flow', color lithograph, 1945, edition 40, Fine and Looney 242. Signed, dated, and titled, and annotated 'Ed 40' in pencil. A fine ...
Category

1940s American Modern South Carolina

Materials

Lithograph

GIA Certified 1.55 + 1.51 D Color IF Clarity Diamond Platinum Studs Earrings
Located in Simpsonville, SC
Behold the epitome of sophistication and purity in the form of this exquisite pair of GIA Certified 1.55 + 1.51 carat D Color IF Clarity Diamond Pla...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary South Carolina

Materials

White Diamond, Platinum

Bob Dylan "Aust Ferry". Wales, UK. 1966
By Barry Feinstein
Located in Mount Pleasant, SC
This is a very rare signed photograph by the Late Barry Feinstein. Roughly 50 of this photograph exist in the world that are signed. Signed on verso by the artist. Comes with cert...
Category

20th Century Contemporary South Carolina

Materials

Silver Gelatin

Extraordinary portrait of a large male lion at rest yet looking at the camera
By Drew Doggett
Located in US
"King at Rest" Extraordinary portrait of a large male lion at rest yet looking at the camera Black and white portrait of a large male lion with a mane at rest, looking at t...
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2010s Minimalist South Carolina

Materials

Archival Pigment

Inspiring and intimate portrait of a large male lion looking into the distance
By Drew Doggett
Located in US
"Regent" Inspiring and intimate portrait of a large male lion looking into the distance Intimate portrait of a lion in black and white with a large mane, looking right Exceptional...
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2010s Minimalist South Carolina

Materials

Archival Pigment

Surreal black and white portrait of a lion with a large mane in the tall grass
By Drew Doggett
Located in US
"Majesty in Profile" Surreal black and white portrait of a lion with a large mane in the tall grass Black and white profile portrait of a large male lion with a mane at rest in the...
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2010s Minimalist South Carolina

Materials

Archival Pigment

Portrait of a lion with a large mane, his paws crossed delicately
By Drew Doggett
Located in US
"Tapestry Portrait of a lion with a large mane, his paws crossed delicately Detailed black and white portrait of a lion with a large mane, his paws crossed Exceptional Creatures ...
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2010s Minimalist South Carolina

Materials

Archival Pigment

Paul Eaton England Pendant Sterling Silver Miniature Spaniel Dog Head
Located in Charleston, SC
From Great Britain Paul Eaton VPRMS MAA sculpted a Spaniel dog head (sml 1/2" x 1") pendant. An elegant sterling-silver bespoke miniature Spaniel, dog ...
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2010s British Artist South Carolina

Materials

Sterling Silver

Donghia Vita Vintage Murano Glass Lamp
By Donghia
Located in Woodbury, NY
Vintage handblown Venetian glass lamp. Sinuous lines in this hollow, handblown Venetian glass lamp tantalize with a sense of movement. 7 feet of beige rayon-covered twisted cord exit...
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1980s Italian Vintage South Carolina

Materials

Glass

Vintage Italian Scarf with 18th Century Italian Floral Fragments
By Interi
Located in Dublin, Dalkey
Vintage Italian silk scarf with 18th century Italian gilded wood floral fragment artifacts on canvas. The fragments have been hand-carved, gilded and naturally distressed with age. ...
Category

18th Century Italian Rococo Antique South Carolina

Materials

Gold Leaf

Bertoia — Mid-Century Visionary Abstraction, Unique
By Harry Bertoia
Located in Myrtle Beach, SC
Harry Bertoia, Untitled (Abstraction), monotype, c. 1960, a unique impression. Signed 'HB' in pencil, lower right sheet corner, verso. Inscribed '1852' (the artist’s inventory number) in pencil, lower right sheet corner, recto. A superb, painterly impression, on cream wove Japan paper, the full sheet, in excellent condition. Unmatted, unframed. Sheet size 12 x 39 inches (30 x 99 cm). Provenance: Val Bertoia; Private Collection; Rago Auctions, Lambertville, NJ. Literature: 'Harry Bertoia: Monoprints,' Nancy N. Schiffer, Schiffer Publishing LTD, 2011; pg. 253. This work is included in the Harry Bertoia Foundation digital resource, Harry Bertoia Catalogue Raisonné, number TD.MO.1584. ABOUT THE ARTIST Harry Bertoia (1915-1978) was a visionary Italian-American artist, sculptor, and designer. Born in San Lorenzo, Italy, Bertoia immigrated to the United States with his family at age fifteen, settling in Detroit, Michigan. From an early age, Bertoia demonstrated a keen interest in art and design, studying painting and drawing at the Cass Technical High School in Detroit. Later, he attended the Cranbrook Academy of Art in Bloomfield Hills, Michigan, where he studied under renowned designers Eliel Saarinen and Charles Eames. At Cranbrook, Bertoia first began to explore the possibilities of working with metal, a medium that would come to define his artistic career. In the 1940s, Bertoia moved to California to work for Charles and Ray Eames, contributing to the development of innovative molded plywood furniture. However, his experimentation with metal wire sculpture would ultimately catapult him to international acclaim. Bertoia's iconic "Sonambient" sculptures, consisting of delicate metal rods arranged in various configurations, created ethereal sounds when touched or moved, transforming the act of sculpture into a multisensory experience. Bertoia's talent and innovation caught the attention of Florence Knoll, the founder of Knoll Associates, a leading furniture design company. In 1950, Bertoia began collaborating with Knoll, producing a series of iconic wire chairs that became emblematic of mid-century modern design. His "Diamond Chair," with its geometric form and airy construction, remains a classic of modern furniture design. Bertoia continued to explore sculpture as a means of artistic expression, experimenting with new forms and materials. His work was characterized by organicism and fluidity, with forms that evoked natural phenomena such as waves, leaves, and clouds. A decade before Harry Bertoia began creating three-dimensional sculpture, he dedicated his creative efforts to producing experimental prints at the Cranbrook Academy in Bloomfield Hills, Michigan, pursuing a passion that would continue for the rest of his life. With these spontaneous works, he worked intuitively, testing different tools and techniques to achieve his desired effects. Rather than using a traditional mechanical pressing process, he would apply ink to a glass or smooth Masonite plate with a sheet of paper laid directly on top. Then, tools such as brayers, dog hair brushes, styluses, and different parts of his hands were employed to draw or “press” the images on the back of the sheet. Rice paper was typically used due to its semi-translucent nature, offering Bertoia limited visibility of the effects of his experimentation, but ultimately, the unpredictable nature of the process was an integral aspect of the results, which never ceased to delight him. Each work was a singular composition with abstract imagery ranging from linear, structural compositions to fantastic surrealistic forms to poetic tonal landscapes. He received little input from other artists, developing his unique vision with rare purity and a deep personal resonance. From his first year of printmaking in 1940, Bertoia quickly amassed an extensive collection of unique works. The compositions were strongly tied to the non-objective movement, which, while popular in Europe, was still in its nascent stages in the US. There were few proponents of this new art form to be found in the 1940s, and it was Hilla Rebay, then Director of the Guggenheim Museum of Non-Objective Art, who gave Bertoia the encouragement and promotion he needed. In 1943, Bertoia sent approximately 100 monotypes to Rebay for review. After receiving the prints, she responded with a surprising offer to buy them all. Rebay then began including them in the museum’s exhibitions. The Guggenheim shows succeeded in putting Bertoia’s name out into the world. He began exhibiting his works regularly at the Neierndorf Gallery in New York and was provided a stipend to ensure a steady supply of prints until Karl Neierndorf died in 1947. By the 1950s...
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1960s American Modern South Carolina

Materials

Monotype

Interim from the series Graphic Tectonics —Mid-Century Geometric Abstraction
By Josef Albers
Located in Myrtle Beach, SC
Josef Albers, 'Interim' from the series 'Graphic Tectonics', zinc plate lithograph, 1942, edition 30, Danilowitz 101. Signed, titled, dated, and numbered '3/30' in pencil. A fine imp...
Category

1940s Abstract Geometric South Carolina

Materials

Lithograph

Three bison walk with stoic intent next to a river in Yellowstone National Park
By Drew Doggett
Located in US
"""Thunder of the Plains"" Three bison walk with stoic intent next to a river in Yellowstone National Park Three bison walk next to the Firehole River in the Winter in Yellowstone ...
Category

2010s Minimalist South Carolina

Materials

Archival Pigment

A group of horses runs at full tilt across the Camargue territory
By Drew Doggett
Located in US
A group of horses runs at full tilt across the Camargue territory The Camargue horses run across the shallow water in this beautiful capture of their life in the South of France Th...
Category

2010s Minimalist South Carolina

Materials

Archival Pigment

Mokihana (Hawaii) — Classic Polynesian Portrait
Located in Myrtle Beach, SC
John Melville Kelly, 'Mokihana (Hawaii)', drypoint, 1946. Signed, titled, and annotated 'No 5' in pencil. A superb, finely nuanced impression, in dark brown ink, on cream wove Japan ...
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1940s American Modern South Carolina

Materials

Drypoint

Paul Eaton Hand Carved Miniature Pug Sterling Silver Charm or Pendant
Located in Charleston, SC
Discover the exquisite art of England’s renowned miniature wildlife sculptor, PAUL EATON, with his sculpted sterling silver Pug dog charm or pendant. Each bespoke animal pendant is m...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary British Artist South Carolina

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Brown Diamond, Tsavorite, Other, 18k Gold, 9k G...

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