First Dibs 50
2010s American Contemporary Cocktail Rings
White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Platinum, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Books
Paper
Antique 1890s Cambodian Other Sculptures and Carvings
Stone
Vintage 1960s North American Paintings
Canvas, Wood, Paint
People Also Browsed
2010s Dutch Modern Decorative Bowls
Travertine
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Books
Linen
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Brass, Bronze, Enamel, Nickel
2010s Mexican Brutalist Contemporary Art
Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Mexican Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Textile, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Books
Paper
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Sofas
Metal
2010s American Modern Pillows and Throws
Wool, Silk, Felt
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Benches
Fabric, Velvet, Lacquer, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Cocktail Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Books
Paper
21st Century and Contemporary American Books
Paper
21st Century and Contemporary American Books
Paper
21st Century and Contemporary Books
Paper
21st Century and Contemporary French Duffel Bags and Carry-On Bags
21st Century and Contemporary Books
Paper
Recent Sales
Vintage 1980s Canadian Modernist Drop Earrings
Antique 19th Century French Regency Candelabras
Bronze, Ormolu
Antique 19th Century French Regency Candelabras
Bronze, Ormolu
Antique 19th Century French Regency Candelabras
Bronze, Ormolu
1950s Evening Gowns
2010s Pop Art Figurative Prints
Woodcut
1950s Aesthetic Evening Dresses
2010s Pop Art Figurative Prints
Archival Paper, Woodcut
2010s Pop Art Figurative Prints
Archival Paper, Woodcut
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Mixed Media
Paint, Wood Panel
2010s Pop Art Figurative Prints
Woodcut
2010s Pop Art Mixed Media
Birch, Paint
2010s Pop Art Figurative Prints
Archival Paper, Woodcut
Antique Early 19th Century British Regency Side Chairs
Leather, Upholstery, Wood
20th Century Italian Evening Gowns
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“First pick,” “exclusive access” and “right of first refusal” are all phrases that are similar to “first dibs.”
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