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Erato, Goddess Of Art Science & Literature, 19th Century
Located in Blackwater, GB
Erato, Goddess Of Art Science & Literature, 18th Century Signed L Bonet 76 Huge 18th Century
Category

19th Century Antique Literature

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Literature - Pencil Drawing on Paper by Unknown French Artist - Early 1900
Located in Roma, IT
Literature is an original artwork realized by a French artist in the XX Century. Original drawing
Category

Early 20th Century Modern Antique Literature

Materials

Pencil

Antique Wooden Statue of Wenchang Wang, God of Literature and Culture
Located in Dallas, TX
This fascinating antique wooden statue depicts the Taoist God of Literature and Culture, Wenchang
Category

18th Century Chinese Antique Literature

Materials

Iron

Cute Pair of 19th Century Bronze Children Depicting the Arts and Literature
Located in New York, NY
A cute pair of 19th century bronze children depicting the arts and literature Each depicting a
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Late 19th Century French Belle Époque Antique Literature

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Print of a Muse, Inspirational Goddesses of Literature, Science and Arts, 1660
Located in Langweer, NL
. The Muses are the inspirational goddesses of literature, science, and the arts in Greek mythology
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1660s Antique Literature

Materials

Paper

Essays on the Study of Poetry & a Guide to English Literature by Matthew Arnold
Located in valatie, NY
Essays on the Study of Poetry and a Guide to English Literature By Matthew Arnold. Macmillan
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Early 1900s American Antique Literature

Materials

Paper

Sur le balcon (On the Balcony)
Located in Washington, DC
) Literature: Michel, Jean Pierre, François Guiguet (Corbelin, France, 1996), p. 102 (no. 10)
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1890s Post-Impressionist Antique Literature

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Dining Table
By La Sorgente Dei Mobili, Angelo Mangiarotti
Located in New York, NY
Cast bronze sculptural legs, with varnished walnut top. Literature: Casa Amica, 17 April 1973, p
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1770s Italian Antique Literature

Materials

Bronze

Antique Dining Table
Dining Table
H 28.75 in W 78.75 in D 31.25 in
'Elephant Du Senegal' Late 19th Century Bronze Sculpture by Antoine-Louis Barye
By Antoine-Louis Barye
Located in Forest Row, East Sussex
) Literature: Animals in Bronze by Christopher Payne. Page 252. Origin: French Date: Circa 1870 Item Number
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1870s French Antique Literature

Materials

Bronze

18th Century Antique Mahogany Bracket Clock by Charles Blanchard of London
Located in Devon, GB
sides and an inverted bell top with a brass carrying handle. Literature: Charles Blanchard: 1688
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18th Century English George II Antique Literature

Materials

Brass

Art Nouveau bust of a woman Sultane signed by Emmanuel Villanis 1890
By Emmanuel Villanis
Located in Antwerp, BE
. France 1890. Literature: Emmanuel Villanis, un sculpteur art nouveau, Pascal Launay, Thélès. Emmanuel
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1890s French Art Nouveau Antique Literature

Materials

Metal

Solid Brass Bookends Bust Of Henry W. Longfellow by "B & H" Bradley and Hubbard
By Bradley & Hubbard
Located in Van Nuys, CA
figure in American literature.
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Early 20th Century Antique Literature

Materials

Brass

Antoine Louis Barye Panther Attacking A Civet Cat
By Antoine-Louis Barye
Located in Dallas, TX
: 9.25 Inches (23.5 cm) Height:4.25 in. (11.2 cm.) Depth: 3.25 Inches Literature: Poletti & Richarme
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1860s Antique Literature

Materials

Bronze

Set of Sixteen Leather Bound Book by Charles Reade
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Cloister and the Hearth" remain of interest to collectors of Victorian literature. The publisher, De
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19th Century American Other Antique Literature

Materials

Leather, Paper

Tubular Steel Chrome Bauhaus Chair by Hynek Gottwald - 1930 (Eisengarn)
By Hana Kucerova-Zaveska, Hynek Gottwald
Located in Praha, CZ
literature) - Good, absolutely original condition, original isengarn/ iron fabric - chrome with patina - are
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1920s Czech Bauhaus Antique Literature

Materials

Steel, Chrome

A Small Bronze Group of a Prancing Stag
Located in London, GB
LITERATURE: K. Pechstein, ‘Nürnberger Brunnenfiguren der Renaissance’, Hambourg and Berlin, 1969, p. 27
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17th Century German Antique Literature

Materials

Bronze

An Aron Jerndahl ”Dansen” Art Nouveau tureen and cover, 1903
By Schreuder & Olsson
Located in Brussels, BE
and Olsson 1903. Height 16, Length 27 cm. LITERATURE Elisabeth Stavenow-Hidemark, Svensk Jugend
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Early 1900s Swedish Art Nouveau Antique Literature

Materials

Tin

Loetz Art Nouveau Jugendstil Art Glass Bowl
By Johann Lötz Witwe
Located in Bochum, NRW
threads; reduced and with iridescence; ball shape, flared rim. Height 10.5 cm. Literature: cf chiné
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Early 1900s Austrian Jugendstil Antique Literature

Materials

Glass

Henri Matisse -- Visage À La Frange
By Henri Matisse
Located in BRUCE, ACT
initials and numbered below the image Image size 49.0 x 32.5 cm Frame size 70.0 x 53.0 cm LITERATURE
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1910s Antique Literature

Materials

Lithograph

Ancient Greek Dionysus Cameo Ring
Located in New Orleans, LA
is the son of Zeus and Semele. Associated with fertility, ecstasy, art and literature, the Dionysian
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15th Century and Earlier European Antique Literature

Materials

14k Gold, Yellow Gold

In the Café - German Impressionism Berlin Society Cafe Scene
By Lesser Ury
Located in London, GB
Literature: Rosenbach D. (2002). Lesser Ury. Das Druckgraphische Werk. Hannover/Berlin: Edition Rosenbach
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1920s Impressionist Antique Literature

Materials

Drypoint, Etching

Pair of Flaxman Ewers in Black Basalt. Wedgwood C1830.
By Wedgwood
Located in Melbourne, Victoria
role in reviving interest in classical art and literature during his time. Born in York, England
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Early 19th Century English Neoclassical Antique Literature

Materials

Stoneware

Pair of Flaxman Ewers in Black Basalt. Wedgwood C1830.
Pair of Flaxman Ewers in Black Basalt. Wedgwood C1830.
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H 14.97 in W 7.88 in D 5.91 in
Tubular Steel Chrome Bauhaus Chair by Hynek Gottwald - 1930 (Eisengarn)
By Hynek Gottwald, Hana Kucerova-Zaveska
Located in Praha, CZ
literature) - Good, absolutely original condition, original isengarn/ iron fabric (repaired) - chrome in very
Category

1920s Czech Bauhaus Antique Literature

Materials

Steel, Chrome

Letter Opener by George Omerth
Located in Buenos Aires, Argentina
bronze and patina Omerth's life dates are not known in literature. He was a student of the sculptor
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1920s French Art Deco Antique Literature

Materials

Bronze

Letter Opener by George Omerth
Letter Opener by George Omerth
H 9.85 in W 1.58 in D 1.19 in
"Mephistopheles and the Faust" Mid 19th c, Antique Oil Painting on Wood Panel
By Alfred Jacomin
Located in Jacksonville, FL
of mythology and literature, bringing to life the iconic characters of Mephistopheles and Faust. The
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19th Century Academic Antique Literature

Materials

Oil, Wood Panel

1890s Russian Imperial-era Gold Dip Pen by Friedrich Köchli St. Petersburg
Located in St. Catharines, ON
. Petersburg crossed scepter hallmark for 1890s and 56. 9 ¼ in. (23.5 cm.) long; 28.5 grams Literature
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1890s Russian Russian Empire Antique Literature

Materials

14k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold

18/19th Century Bodhisattva
Located in Stockholm, SE
literature and art. A striking theme is the concealed greatness of the Bodhisattvas. In numerous stories
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Late 18th Century Indian Folk Art Antique Literature

Materials

Wood

18/19th Century Bodhisattva
18/19th Century Bodhisattva
H 28.75 in W 16.15 in D 11.03 in
Nu sur un divan
By Henri Lebasque
Located in Washington, DC
Literature: Bazetoux, Henri Lebasque Catalogue Raisonne (Neuilly, 2008), vol. 1, p. 223 (no. 820
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1920s Post-Impressionist Antique Literature

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Calamander Inlaid Mahogany Sofa Table by William Wilkinson, London, circa 1820
By William Wilkinson
Located in Kinderhook, NY
exceptional example. Literature: C. Gilbert, Pictorial Dictionary of Marked London Furniture, 1700-1840
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Early 19th Century English Regency Antique Literature

Materials

Brass

18th Century Mahogany Oval Pembroke Table
Located in Bedfordshire, GB
literature of the time with people such as Jane Austen even describing them being used for dining at, or
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Late 18th Century English Georgian Antique Literature

Materials

Mahogany

18th Century Mahogany Oval Pembroke Table
18th Century Mahogany Oval Pembroke Table
H 28.5 in W 41.5 in D 31.5 in
Biedermeier Mirror, Cherry, Germany, circa 1825
Located in Greven, DE
in the specialist literature: Rainer Haaff - Biedermeierwelten p. 263
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1820s German Biedermeier Antique Literature

Materials

Cherry

Antique Chichi, Kuba Rug
Located in Barueri, SP, BR
roses. Finally, a border called madakhil with reciprocal crenellations closes the carpet. Literature
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Early 20th Century Caucasian Antique Literature

Materials

Wool

Antique Chichi, Kuba Rug
Antique Chichi, Kuba Rug
W 53.94 in L 86.62 in
Lady Hailing a Carriage Dame, eine Droschke rufend - German Impressionism
By Lesser Ury
Located in London, GB
. Literature: Rosenbach D. (2002). Lesser Ury. Das Druckgraphische Werk. Hannover/Berlin: Edition Rosenbach
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1910s Impressionist Antique Literature

Materials

Drypoint, Etching

Afra & Tobia Scarpa Two Chairs Mod. 121
Located in Milan, IT
, curved plywood, leather upholstery Bibliografia Literature.: Giuliana Gramigna, “Repertorio del Design
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Early 20th Century Antique Literature

Materials

Leather, Wood

Afra & Tobia Scarpa Two Chairs Mod. 121
H 31.89 in W 18.71 in D 21.86 in
316.67 Gram Pretty Muscovite Attached With Feldspar Specimen From Pakistan
By Deloris "Dee" Giltz 1
Located in Peshawar, PK
, sodium, or potassium. Feldspars make up more than half of Earth's crust, and professional literature
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15th Century and Earlier Pakistani Adam Style Antique Literature

Materials

Rock Crystal

Winslow Homer Framed Original 19th Century Wood Engraving "On the Beach"
By Winslow Homer
Located in Alamo, CA
the news, entertained with literature, poetry and art, as well as educating its readers about world
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1770s American Impressionist Antique Literature

Materials

Engraving

359.98 Gram Feldspar Specimen With Black Schorl From Skardu, Pakistan
By Deloris "Dee" Giltz 1
Located in Peshawar, PK
, sodium, or potassium. Feldspars make up more than half of Earth's crust, and professional literature
Category

15th Century and Earlier Pakistani Adam Style Antique Literature

Materials

Rock Crystal

Boudoir lamp with roses
Located in Miami, FL
Signed at the arm and the shade cover. Provenance: Private Collection, Midwest Literature: Glass of Art
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Early 20th Century Art Deco Antique Literature

Materials

Glass

Antoine Louis Barye Bronze Dromadaire Harnaché D'Égypte Camel
By Antoine-Louis Barye
Located in Dallas, TX
circa 1880 Catalogue Raisonne by Stuart Pivar No A95 Literature Nest: A Quarterly of Interiors, Spring
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1870s Antique Literature

Materials

Bronze

Gustav Klimt Sketch of a Woman Catalogued
By Gustav Klimt
Located in Dallas, TX
, November 3, 1993, lot 162. Literature: A. Strobl, Gustav Klimt, Die Zeichnungen 1912-1918 III, Salzburg
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1910s Aesthetic Movement Antique Literature

Materials

Paper

Original and Unique Ceramic Fountain by Otto Prutscher and Michael Powolny, 1914
By Wiener Keramik Werkstätte, Michael Powolny, Otto Prutscher
Located in Vienna, AT
" in Vienna, circa 1910-1914. Literature: Karl Maria Grimme, Gärten von Albert Esch, Wien, Leipzig
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Early 20th Century Austrian Jugendstil Antique Literature

Materials

Ceramic, Stoneware

Drinks Cabinet
By Paolo Buffa, Mario Quarti
Located in New York, NY
, featuring interior glass shelves and original key. Literature: R. Aloi, l’Arredamento moderno lll serie
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1840s Italian Antique Literature

Materials

Glass, Wood

Drinks Cabinet
Drinks Cabinet
H 48 in W 22.25 in D 16.5 in
Perfume Bottleor Vase by Carlo Scarpa for MVM Cappellin 1920's
By Carlo Scarpa, MVM Cappelin
Located in London, GB
regarded as a landmark in modernist decorative art. • Literature 'Vogue', November, 1931, unpaginated
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1920s Italian Art Deco Antique Literature

Materials

Art Glass, Blown Glass

Antique Art Nouveau 1.66 Carat Diamond Ring
Located in Montgomery, AL
simpler pastoral existence was tangible and the inspiration for literature, art, and design during the
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Early 20th Century Art Nouveau Antique Literature

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Diamond, 18k Gold

"Noucentisme Period" Turquoise, Seed Pearls, Rose cut Diamond Earrings. Spain
Located in OVIEDO, AS
ªNovecentisme" develop literature, painting, architecture, sculpture and jewelry (Ramón Sunyer i Clará,, Jaume
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1920s Spanish Art Nouveau Antique Literature

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Turquoise, 18k Gold

Original Vintage Train Travel Poster The Trossachs Scotland LNER Railway Cooper
By Austin Cooper
Located in London, GB
literature and full information from any L.N.E.R. agency. The Trossachs is a wooded area of glens, hills and
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1920s British Antique Literature

Materials

Paper

172.35 Gram Feldspar Specimen Attached With Black Schorl Crystals From Pakistan
By Deloris "Dee" Giltz 1
Located in Peshawar, PK
literature about them constitutes a large percentage of the literature of mineralogy. Feldspar is an
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15th Century and Earlier Pakistani Adam Style Antique Literature

Materials

Rock Crystal

Soffiato Amphora Vase by Vittorio Zeccin for MVM Cappellin circa 1925
By Vittorio Zecchin, Cappellin
Located in London, GB
. • Literature 'The Final Chapter' The Martin Cohen Collection, p. 212.   
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1920s Italian Art Deco Antique Literature

Materials

Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass

Victorian Mirror with Carved Dragon attr. to Gabriel Viardot ca. 1880
By Gabriel Viardot
Located in Berghuelen, DE
" (42 cm) Height: 20.67" (52.5 cm) Depth: 11.81" (30 cm) Literature Reference: Bruce M. Newman, Fantasy
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19th Century French Victorian Antique Literature

Materials

Glass, Wood

Crepapelle - Risate - Rare Book by Luciano Folgore - 1919
Located in Roma, IT
), one of the most relevant literature personalities in 1900 Italy. Folgore was an important exponent of
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1920s Modern Antique Literature

Materials

Paper

English Porcelain Royal Crown Derby Covered Urn, circa 1900
Located in New York, NY
is a unique gem of art itself.' Literature: John Twitchett and Betty Bailey, Royal Crown Derby
Category

Early 1900s Antique Literature

Materials

Porcelain

A George Jones Majolica Pineapples on Basketweave Plate, English, ca. 1870
By George Jones
Located in Banner Elk, NC
mottling, English, ca. 1870. Design number 1419. LITERATURE: Robert Cluett, GEORGE JONES CERAMICS: 1861
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19th Century English Victorian Antique Literature

Materials

Majolica

Jules Chéret 1894 original poster - Le radical Madame sans gêne
By Jules Chéret
Located in PARIS, FR
, not only served as a promotional tool but also showcased the dynamic intersection of literature and
Category

1890s Antique Literature

Materials

Lithograph, Paper, Linen

Japanese Rare Antique Scroll of Waka Heart Poem Famous Rengetsu Otagaki, signed
Located in South Burlington, VT
form so basic to Japanese literature that Japanese still study and write it today. Lifetime guarantee
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Late 19th Century Japanese Edo Antique Literature

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Paper

Sculpture Torso Belvedere Grand Tour Style 19th Century Terracotta Academical
Located in Roma, IT
unmentioned in ancient literature. It is now in the Museo Pio-Clementino (Inv. 1192) of the Vatican Museums.
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19th Century Other Art Style Antique Literature

Materials

Terracotta, Wood

Josef Hoffmann Art Nouveau Fledermaus bat chair dining set of 2 by Wittmann
By Josef Hoffmann, Wittmann
Located in Zevenaar, NL
work of Modern Architecture, Art Deco and peak of Vienna Secession architecture. Literature: Catalog
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Early 1900s Austrian Art Nouveau Antique Literature

Materials

Bentwood

A Rare set of 12 Carved Mahogany Neo-Classical Revival Dining Chairs
Located in London, GB
. English, circa 1905 Literature: Payne, Christopher. British Furniture 1820 to 1920 : The Luxury Market
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Early 20th Century English Neoclassical Revival Antique Literature

Materials

Mahogany

Antoine Louis Barye Bronze Pheasant
By Antoine-Louis Barye
Located in Dallas, TX
. (11.5cm.) high Length 8.2 inches Depth 2.4 inches Literature M. Poletti & A. Richarme, Barye, Catalogue
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1880s Antique Literature

Materials

Bronze

A George Jones Majolica Pineapples on Basketweave Plate, English, ca. 1863
By George Jones
Located in Banner Elk, NC
earliest GJ monogram (rarely seen), English, ca. 1870. Design number 1419. LITERATURE: Robert Cluett
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19th Century English Victorian Antique Literature

Materials

Majolica

Victor Isbrand Painting Javanese market, Oil On Canvas.
Located in Kastrup, DK
. Purworejo Java, Indonesia 1921 Frame: 60 x 79 x 5 Artwork: 52 x 70 cm Literature: Bent Juul Nielsen
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Early 20th Century Javanese Modern Antique Literature

Materials

Canvas

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