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Pair Of Mid Century 1960s String Picture Wall Art
Located in Stow on the Wold, GB
Wonderful mid-century string art pictures from the 1960s. Painted plywood board with steel pins and
Category

Mid-20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Decorative Art

Materials

Steel

Pair Of Mid Century 1960s String Picture Wall Art
Pair Of Mid Century 1960s String Picture Wall Art
No Reserve
H 13.39 in W 8.47 in D 1.19 in
Mid Century Art Handcrafted Modern String Art
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Mid-century artwork handcrafted modern string art depicting 3 cups on a table or a dinner set piece
Category

Vintage 1950s American Decorative Art

Materials

Cotton

Vintage String Art Ship
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Large wall mounted sail boat sculpture made of string on nails, set over a black felt backing
Category

Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Decorative Art

Materials

String, Walnut

Vintage String Art Ship
Vintage String Art Ship
H 51.5 in W 33 in D 1.75 in
Portrait of Geoffrey Chaucer, Oil on Oak Panel Portrait, 16th Century
Located in London, GB
shows Chaucer with a string of beads in one hand and a writing implement in the other. The Arms in the
Category

16th Century Portrait Paintings

Materials

Oil, Panel

Incredible String Band
By Guy Webster
Located in New York, NY
Archival Print Please allow extra production time. Other sizes available.
Category

Mid-20th Century Contemporary Color Photography

Materials

Archival Pigment

The String Band Performing In Street 20th Century French Modernist Painting
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
String Band by Guy Nicod (French 1923 - 2021) oil on artist paper, unframed painting : 20 x 26
Category

Mid-20th Century Modern Figurative Paintings

Materials

Oil

François Gilot Lithograph 'String Games', 1951
By Françoise Gilot
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
François Gilot original lithograph 'String Games'. From the poetry book "Pages d'Amour" by André
Category

Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Contemporary Art

Materials

Paper

François Gilot Lithograph 'String Games', 1951
François Gilot Lithograph 'String Games', 1951
No Reserve
H 18.31 in W 15.95 in D 0.79 in
Mid-Century Modern String Wire Art Swag Chrome Chandelier Light Fixture, 1960s
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
For your consideration is a unique, chrome chandelier, with a wire art top section, circa 1970s. In
Category

Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Chrome, Wire

The French Village, Mid Century Villagescape
Located in Cotignac, FR
Mid 20th Century view of a French village, oil on board, by Ghislaine de Fiquelmont. The painting
Category

Mid-20th Century Impressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil, Board

19th Century Sioux Beaded Moccasins
By Sioux Indian Art
Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID
cuff edging. Period: Late 19th Century Origin: Great Plains - Sioux, Native American Size: 10 1/2"L
Category

Antique Late 19th Century American Native American Native American Objects

Materials

Hide, Beads

19th Century Sioux Beaded Moccasins
By Sioux Indian Art
Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID
withstand rough terrain. This hard-sole style, however, only dates back to the mid-nineteenth century
Category

Antique Late 19th Century American Native American Native American Objects

Materials

Hide, Beads

"Incredible String Band, " Original Color Woodcut, Serigraph, & Monotype
By Carol Summers
Located in Milwaukee, WI
mid-century modernist peers. Initially trained as a painter, Summers was drawn to color woodcuts
Category

1970s Interior Prints

Materials

Monotype, Monoprint, Screen, Woodcut

Early 20th Century Owl Decoy
Located in Pease pottage, West Sussex
Lark Decoy. Charachterful 20th Century Owl Decoy, used for attracting Larks. Hand Painted, Mixed
Category

Mid-20th Century French Decoys

Materials

Metal, Brass, Tin

Early 20th Century Owl Decoy
Early 20th Century Owl Decoy
H 7.88 in W 13.39 in D 3.94 in
Original New Old Stock Circa 1900 Liberty's London Marionette String Puppet
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this very rare, new old stock Liberty's London Marionette string
Category

Antique Early 1900s French Mid-Century Modern Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Pine, Oak

Hand Painted Mexican Folk Art Hanging Wind Chime
Located in Costa Mesa, CA
Hand Painted Mexican Folk Art Hanging Wind Chime ,
Category

Vintage 1970s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Ceramics

Materials

Terracotta, String, Wood

Mid-Century Spanish Souvenir Model of a late 18 Century Frigate
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
This souvenir model of a late 18 Century Sailing Frigate was crafted in Spain, circa 1950 and
Category

Mid-20th Century Spanish Mid-Century Modern Nautical Objects

Materials

Bronze

Church and Churchyard - Landscape Painting, Mid-20th Century, Oil Paint, Modern
By Joan Gillchrest
Located in Sutton Poyntz, Dorset
recognised and celebrated artists. Her vibrant art sits firmly alongside other great artists of the St. Ives
Category

Mid-20th Century Modern Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil, Board

Cornish Fishing Boats at First Light. Mid-20th Century. Cornwall. Modern British
By Joan Gillchrest
Located in Sutton Poyntz, Dorset
recognised and celebrated artists. Her vibrant art sits firmly alongside other great artists of the St. Ives
Category

Mid-20th Century Modern Landscape Paintings

Materials

Paper, Oil, Board

Abstract Geometric Sculpture in Steel and String
Located in Highland, IN
both art and architecture. A series of connected steel disks form the substructure on which thin string
Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Steel

Tapies Mid-Century Dau al Set Dada Spain Abstract Surrealism Dark Monster Signed
By Antoni Tàpies
Located in Milwaukee, WI
dark mid-century abstract painting. There is a monstrous figure barely visible on the left side of the
Category

Mid-20th Century Surrealist Abstract Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Two Sisters
By Flemish School, 17th Century
Located in New York, NY
popular in the Southern Netherlands about mid-century. In this work both trends are combined. The
Category

17th Century Old Masters Portrait Paintings

Materials

Oil

Two Sisters
H 46.66 in W 37.21 in
Abstract Cubist Construction Collage Mid 20th Century American Modernism Cubism
By Vaclav Vytlacil
Located in New York, NY
Abstract Cubist Construction Collage Mid 20th Century American Modernism Cubism Vaclav Vytacil
Category

1930s Abstract Abstract Paintings

Materials

Board, Casein

Mid 20th Century Oil - Portrait of a Lady with a Teapot
Located in Corsham, GB
, looking to the corner of the room as if expecting a visitor. She wears taylored green dress and a string
Category

20th Century Portrait Paintings

Materials

Oil

'Trinité à l'oiseau'. Large Mid-Century Mixed Media Montage
By Armand Avril
Located in Cotignac, FR
Large French 20th century 'montage' mixed media work by Armand Avril titled 'Trinité à l'oiseau
Category

1970s Tribal Mixed Media

Materials

Mixed Media, Panel

Mid-20th Century Child's Painted Wood Kachina Doll
Located in Van Nuys, CA
This is an excellent replica of a 19th century child's kachina Doll with a flat, wood tableta
Category

Mid-20th Century American Native American Native American Objects

Materials

Wood

Vintage Mid-20th Century Asian Hand Painted Folding Large Wall Fan
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Mid-20th century hand-painted lacquered wood and heavy paper large decorative fan. Vintage Asian
Category

Mid-20th Century Asian Chinoiserie Decorative Art

Materials

Paper

String of Pearls - Gyotaku Style Sumi Ink Painting of an Octopus, Mulberry Paper
By Jeff Conroy
Located in Chicago, IL
gallery for framing options. Jeff Conroy String of Pearls sumi ink and colored pencil on mulberry paper
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Animal Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Watercolor, Sumi Ink, Mulberry Paper, Color Pencil

Rosina Rogers (1918-2011) - Mid 20th Century Oil, Lady in a Blue Dress
Located in Corsham, GB
dress and a string of pearls. Unsigned. Artist name and title inscribed to label verso. Presented in a
Category

20th Century Portrait Paintings

Materials

Oil

Native American Pueblo Pictorial Drum
By Native American Art
Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID
child in a cradleboard. Unusual as has four handles, two on each end with some string. May have been
Category

Mid-20th Century American Native American Native American Objects

Materials

Hide, Wood

Golfing Man String Nail Art Silver and Gold on Blackby Chapman, Pair
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Matching pair of original Mid Century Golfing Man String Nail artwork Silver and Gold on Black by
Category

Vintage 1950s Mid-Century Modern Wall-mounted Sculptures

Materials

Cotton

Incredible, Very Large 7 Foot Midcentury Wall Art Tapestry, 1960s-1970s
Located in Madison, WI
Very incredible handmade wall tapestry, mounted on Oak side bars. Stunning piece! Measures Approx: 7 feet x 7 feet x 3 inches This is a show stopper and a wonderful centerpiece...
Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Outsider and Self Taught Art

Materials

String

1993 Donald Lipski "Pieces of String" Abstract Caged Art Exhibit Sculpture
Located in Dayton, OH
1993 Donald Lipski "Pieces of String" abstract caged art exhibit sculpture 28" Donald Lipski B
Category

1990s Modern Wall-mounted Sculptures

Materials

Metal, Other

Vintage African Carved Wood Wall Art
Located in STOKE ON TRENT, GB
Vintage African Carved Wood Wall Art A well detailed African hand-carved wooden display piece
Category

Mid-20th Century Decorative Art

Materials

Wood

Vintage African Carved Wood Wall Art
Vintage African Carved Wood Wall Art
H 38.19 in W 13.78 in D 5.52 in
Large 18th Century Rosewood Rococo Commode
Located in Bradenton, FL
A large and imposing Portuguese Rococo rosewood inlaid commode. Mid-18th century. The shaped
Category

Antique 18th Century European Rococo Furniture

Materials

Rosewood

Fabulous French Mid-Century Abstract Hand Dyed Woven Art Tapestry by Aresti
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Mid-Century, Aresti, hand dyed woven fiber art tapestry. This abstract colorful textile art is made
Category

Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Tapestries

Materials

Cotton

1950s Asian Handcrafted Wood Burmese String Opera Marionette Wall Decor
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Exquisite Vintage 1950s Handcrafted Wooden Marionette with Burmese String, Reflecting Asian Opera
Category

Mid-20th Century Thai Folk Art Mobiles and Kinetic Sculptures

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Mid-20th Century Handmade American Rag Rug
Located in New York, NY
A vintage American rag rug handmade during the mid-20th century. Measures: 3' 6" x 5' 8
Category

Mid-20th Century American Folk Art North and South American Rugs

Materials

Wool, Cotton, Yarn

Chinese Vintage Carved Sandalwood 17 Beads Bracelet On Old String
Located in Richmond, CA
This finely crafted vintage mid-century bracelet features 17 intricately carved sandalwood beads (D
Category

Mid-20th Century Chinese Artisan Beaded Bracelets

17th Century Oil Painting on Canvas Portrait Catherine of Braganza Queen Consort
Located in Hoddesdon, GB
. Oil Painting." This stunning oil painting, dating to the mid-17th century , depicts Catherine of
Category

17th Century Italian School Portrait Paintings

Materials

Oil

Expertly Restored - Allan Gould String Lounge Chair for Functional Furniture
By Functional Furniture, Allan Gould
Located in Los Angeles, CA
its Mid-Century roots. • Bringing Out the Grain: Choosing the perfect stain is an art form. We
Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Iron

19th Century Native American Athabaskan Snowshoes
Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID
rawhide centers. String wrapped toes and wonderful golden patina. Ex. James B. Scoville Collection. Feel
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century American Native American Native American Objects

Materials

Wood

Old Toraja Tall Bamboo Rice Container with Wood Top, Indonesia
Located in Point Richmond, CA
, Indonesia. Early to mid 20th century or earlier, with deep dark patina from traditional use. Old stable
Category

Mid-20th Century Indonesian Tribal Tribal Art

Materials

Organic Material

Old Toraja Group of three Basketry Wrapped Coconut Containers, Indonesia
Located in Point Richmond, CA
designs, Early to mid 20th century or earlier, with deep dark patina from traditional use. Evidence of
Category

Mid-20th Century Indonesian Tribal Tribal Art

Materials

Organic Material

Set of Three Vintage Zulu Long Wood Pipes on Custom Stands Beads South Africa
Located in Point Richmond, CA
pipe. Can be moved around to create a custom display. Created mid 20th century or earlier. no smokey
Category

Mid-20th Century Malian Tribal Tribal Art

Materials

Wood

Portrait of a Woman - British Art Deco 1930's painting young lady red lipstick
By William Dring
Located in London, GB
example of mid 20th century British portraiture. Signed lower left Provenance. Abbot and Holder London
Category

20th Century Art Deco Portrait Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Watercolor

Walnut Sculptural String Chair Crafted in the Irving Sabo Studio for JGFurniture
By Irving Sabo
Located in Dallas, TX
The elusive "String Chair" was designed by Connecticut designer Irving Sabo and produced by JG
Category

Mid-20th Century American Armchairs

Materials

Walnut

Saxon Crusader Robin Hood Chalkware Sculpture Continental Table Lamp
By Continental Art Company
Located in New Orleans, LA
condition. The Continental Lamp Co. produced and wide variety of styles during the mid 20th century and
Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Plaster, String, Cotton

Mid-Century Spanish Carved Armada Style Model Ship the "Fragata Espanola, 1780"
Located in Dallas, TX
"Frigata Espana Ano 1780." The main boat itself features authentic and unique details including many string
Category

Mid-20th Century English Models and Miniatures

Materials

Fabric, Wood, String

Capital Chinese bronze figure of a standing bodhisattva Guanyin
Located in Amsterdam, NL
at the chest to reveal a double-string necklace, and appears to be softly billowing, as if caressed
Category

Mid-20th Century Chinese Metalwork

Materials

Bronze

Blowin' in the Wind (Boot)
By Dan Colen
Located in Washington , DC, DC
canvas after the painting process. These fervid paintings readdressed mid-century painterly
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Sculptures

Materials

Paint

"Lady Slipper", 2006
By Steve Miller
Located in Hudson, NY
by every day. Orchid bulbs perch on lacy roots, music thrums from a plucked string, a foot punches a
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Photography

Materials

Archival Paper

1960’s Abstract CUBIST Violin Bird Composition by Polish/Russian
Located in New York, NY
Here we have an abstract composition composed of hands, a reptilian-like figure, and a string
Category

Mid-20th Century Abstract Geometric Abstract Paintings

Materials

Oil

Woman with Roses
Located in San Francisco, CA
Harvey Gillespie. She was a close friend and painting partner of artist Bertha Stringer Lee and served as
Category

Mid-20th Century American Impressionist Figurative Paintings

Materials

Oil

Abstract Expressionist Mixed Media on Board, Homage to Jackson Pollock
Located in Cotignac, FR
ridges in string create the energy in this painting. The colours are fresh and pop out against the gold
Category

Mid-20th Century Abstract Expressionist Mixed Media

Materials

Organic Material, Acrylic, Board

Japanese Temple Shrine Buddhist Monk Juzu Prayer Wood Beads Mala Rosary Necklace
Located in Studio City, CA
A beautiful string of Japanese hand-crafted Buddhist Juzu mala beads made of natural wood. These
Category

Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Japanese Temple Shrine Buddhist Monk Juzu Prayer Wood Beads Mala Rosary Necklace
Located in Studio City, CA
A beautiful string of Japanese hand-crafted Buddhist Juzu mala beads made of natural wood. These
Category

Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Jerusalem Polychrome Hand Painted Ceramic Plate
Located in North Hollywood, CA
. Great ceramic decorative ceramic Folk Art. There is a hole to add a string for hanging this piece on
Category

Mid-20th Century Israeli Folk Art Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Phurba or Kila Wrathful Sacred Buddhist Sword
Located in North Hollywood, CA
use. In some traditions, you’d see a string wound around the handle. If the Phurba is consecrated
Category

Mid-20th Century Tibetan Folk Art Metalwork

Materials

Brass

Josef Albers Homage to the Square 1977 (Josef Albers prints)
By (after) Josef Albers
Located in NEW YORK, NY
Bauhaus. Minimalist. Minimalism. Mid-Century Modern prints. Linear Forms. Modern and Impressionist Prints
Category

1960s Pop Art Prints and Multiples

Materials

Screen, Lithograph

Framed Object ‘Ikonocasi’ by Rune Hagberg, Sweden, 1980s
Located in Stockholm, SE
. Later in his life, these symbols would be bound into reels and tied together with string - white
Category

Late 20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Paintings

Materials

Paint

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