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Primative Modern

'Primate' Seat for Zanotta
By Achille & Pier Giacomo Castiglioni
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Very rare 'Primate' seat by Achille Castiglioni for Zanotta. Steel and leather, Italy, 1970s.
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

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Steel

'Primate' Seat for Zanotta
'Primate' Seat for Zanotta
H 30.31 in W 18.11 in D 18.9 in
Primative Ebony Glazed Terracotta Jar
Located in Dallas, TX
Primative ebony glazed terracotta jar. This piece is a part of Brendan Bass’s one-of-a-kind
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Antique 19th Century Asian Organic Modern Jars

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Terracotta

Vintage Primative Hand Carved Beaver Sculpture
Located in west palm beach, FL
A fantastic vintage Primitive carved wood sculpture. A charming beaver sitting up. A great way to add a little charm to any space. Acquired from a Palm Beach estate.
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Late 20th Century Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

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Wood

Ugo Zaccagnini Italian Ceramic Sgraffito Primative Design Table Lamp Mid Century
By Ugo Zaccagnini
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Ceramic lamp with a sgraffito design reminiscent of tribal designs, this lamp is a quintessential example of Italian design.
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Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Ceramic

Primate Family, dark, abstracted monkeys, oil on panel w red, disrupted realism
By Audrey Anastasi
Located in Brooklyn, NY
ABOUT the artist: Audrey Frank Anastasi is a prolific feminist artist, working in painting, drawing, collage, mixed media, & printmaking. She is also curator, gallerist, educator an...
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2010s American Modern Animal Paintings

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Panel, Oil

Primate circa 1950's Coffee or Side Wine Table Very Utilitarian Priced to Sell
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer this nice primate English oak coffee table circa 1950’s A very
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Vintage 1950s English Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Oak

Primate circa 1930's Side End Lamp Wine Table Very Utilitarian Priced to Sell
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer this nice primate English oak side table circa 1930’s Please note the
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Vintage 1930s English Mid-Century Modern End Tables

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Oak

Vintage Gorilla Wall Chart by Jung - Koch - Quentell
By Jung Koch Quentell 1
Located in Antwerp, BE
up chart with Gorilla or anthropoid ape - the largest living primate which is a herbivore. It shows
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Mid-20th Century German Modern Posters

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Canvas, Paper

Vintage Wood "Milking" Stool
By Mogens Lassen
Located in Doraville, GA
A small primative stool with a formed seat, four legs and turned stretchers. Not sure of the age
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Scandinavian Modern Stools

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Hardwood

Vintage Wood "Milking" Stool
Vintage Wood "Milking" Stool
H 16 in W 18 in D 13 in
20th century carved mango wood novelty dinner gong
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
who was a popular primate comic character, made from naturally shaped mango wood.  Originally it would
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Early 20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

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Fruitwood

Large Oil on Canvas by Juan Carlos Lasser (1952 - 2007), Selvatico II
Located in Dallas, TX
, primative). Lasser studied at the Mutualidad de Estudiantes y Egresados de Bellas Artes (MEEBA). Since
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20th Century Argentine Organic Modern Contemporary Art

Materials

Canvas, Wood, Paint

Les Belles et la Bête: Before the Hunt
By Peter Milton
Located in Middletown, NY
flirtations. At the center is perhaps an allegory to Amor, in the form of a great primate with the mane of
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1970s American Modern Interior Prints

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Engraving, Archival Paper, Etching

A Rare Bronze of a Baboon by Sirio Tofanari
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
made him famous with sculptures of primates such as this example. Tofanari exhibited at the
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Antique Early 19th Century Italian Art Deco Animal Sculptures

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Bronze

Antique Engraving of Majorinus, Bishop of Carthage of the Donatist Sect, 1701
Located in Langweer, NL
, and was consecrated Bishop of Carthage and Primate of North Africa. Those of the faithful who refused
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Antique Early 1700s Prints

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Paper

Buccellati Italian Silver Chimpanzee Figure
By Buccellati
Located in New York, NY
primate with tensile hands and feet, and shaggy wire fur. Marked “Buccellati Italy 800”. Dimensions: H
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Mid-20th Century Italian Modern Sterling Silver

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Silver

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Hagenaurer Art Deco Carved Wood Charging Ram Bookends
By Werkstätte Hagenauer Wien
Located in Chesterfield, NJ
Striking and hard-to-find pair of charging ram bookends by Hagenauer. These beautifully executed bookends are made of carved wood and chrome-plated bronze. They have some light wear ...
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Vintage 1930s Austrian Art Deco Animal Sculptures

Materials

Metal

Arabia of Finland Ceramic Kitchen Jars and Spice Jars, 16-Piece Set, 1966–68
By Arabia, Ulla Procope, Esteri Tomula
Located in San Francisco, CA
A fantastic and rare set of sixteen Arabia ceramic kitchen and spice jars, comprised of six Kahvi jars or canisters designed and decorated by Esteri Tomula, and ten Maustekuva jars d...
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Vintage 1960s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Jars

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Plastic, Rubber, Cork, Ceramic

1960's Aldo Londi Bitossi for Raymor Italy Abstract Ceramic Pottery Rimini Vase
By Bitossi, Raymor
Located in San Diego, CA
Wonderful vintage Aldo Londi Bitossi ceramic/pottery Rimini blue vase, circa 1960s. Made in Italy and is signed on the bottom. Appears to have never been used. Great abstract form an...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Vases

Materials

Ceramic

Tagliapietra Italian Modern Green Yellow Orange Murano Glass Drop Sculpture Vase
By Fabio Tagliapietra
Located in New York, NY
Early 21st century, circa 2015, one-of-a-kind blown colorful Murano glass single flower vase, modern Work of Art signed by Tagliapietra Fabio, this sophisticated colorful glass sculp...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Post-Modern Vases

Materials

Murano Glass, Art Glass, Murrine

Arne Bang/Aage Weimar, lidded jar. Ceramic jar with sterling silver lid.
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Arne Bang/Aage Weimar, lidded jar. Ceramic jar with green-toned glaze, sterling silver lid. Adorned with a cluster of grapes. Model number 157. Mid-20th century. Silver lid stamped A...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Jars

Materials

Sterling Silver

Bull Shaped Glazed Ceramic Pitcher, Spain, 1960s
Located in Barcelona, ES
Eye-catching ceramic bull jug / pitcher, Spain, 1960s. Spanish ceramic bull shaped jug with romanesque inspired decorative details in green, white and brown-black. This kind of tradi...
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20th Century Spanish Mid-Century Modern Jars

Materials

Ceramic, Majolica

Contemporary Ceramic Vasetto Scaramantico Superstitious Little Jar
By Ugo La Pietra
Located in Milan, IT
Ugo La Pietra Vasetto Scaramantico superstitious little jar From the tradition of Campania ceramics, jar with a superstitious hand. Molded, glazed and hand-decorated ceramics. Unique...
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Early 2000s Italian Jars

Materials

Ceramic

Tall Aldo Londi for Bitossi Patchwork Vase
By Bitossi, Aldo Londi
Located in Garnerville, NY
Tall and elegant geometric patchwork decorated vase in black, gray, white and yellow glazes. Fully signed on bottom, B 105, Italy (Italy). Aldo Londi for Bitossi, circa 1950-1960. Go...
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic, Pottery

Portuguese Oversized Glazed Ceramic Gurgle Fish Jug Pitcher, 1950s
Located in Barcelona, ES
Oversized Mid-Century Modernist glazed ceramic gurgling fish water jug / pitcher. Portugal, 1940s-1950s Eye-catching hand painted XXL size fish glug jug or pitcher in ocher, green, b...
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20th Century Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Jars

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Majolica, Ceramic

Vintage Ceramic Italian Vase Attributed to Aldo Londi for Bitossi (circa 1960s)
By Aldo Londi
Located in London, GB
Vintage ceramic vase attributed to Aldo Londi for Bitossi (circa 1960s). This is a rare shape and decoration scheme from Bitossi discovered in central Italy. It has a classic rounded...
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Vintage 1960s Italian Vases

Materials

Ceramic

Rooster Yellow and Green Glazed Ceramic Pitcher, France, 1950s
Located in Barcelona, ES
Eye-catching green and yellow Majolica ceramic rooster jug / pitcher, France, 1950s. Handcrafted in yellow glazed ceramic with green accents. A cool accent to any kitchen or to be us...
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Jars

Materials

Ceramic, Majolica

Chinese Shiwan Green Glazed Ceramic Jar / Planter, c. 1900
Located in Jimbaran, Bali
A wonderful green glaze typical of Chinese "Shiwan" pottery adorns this early 20th Century Chinese storage jar. The jar likely occupied a private home to store grains or other househ...
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Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Ficus B Murano Sage Green Glass Vase
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Ficus B Murano glass vase in sage green.
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2010s Italian Vases

Materials

Murano Glass

Ficus B Murano Sage Green Glass Vase
Ficus B Murano Sage Green Glass Vase
H 14.25 in W 14 in D 8 in
Black Forest Carved Wooden Standing Bear with an Engraved Glass Vase or Flute
Located in Lisse, NL
Early 20th century Swiss work of art. This small and hand-carved bear sculpture is a great example of the Black Forest craftsmanship in early 20th century, Switzerland. Anyone who i...
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Early 20th Century Swiss Black Forest Animal Sculptures

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Glass, Wood

Green and brown glazed stoneware vase by Pol Chambost, circa 1930.
By Pol Chambost
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Green and brown glazed stoneware vase by Pol Chambost. Artist signature under the base. Circa 1930. H : 13.4’ x 9.4’ inches.
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20th Century French Art Deco Vases

Materials

Ceramic

French rope mounted ceramic jar in yellow & green glaze by Biot circa 1950
By Biot
Located in STRASBOURG, FR
Traditional vintage French garden jar by the Biot manufactures, this piece was hand mounted using rope before being glazed with the popular yellow and green oxides often used in sout...
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Mid-20th Century French French Provincial Jars

Materials

Ceramic

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Isabella has Always Liked Modern Art
By Tom Palmore
Located in Bernardsville, NJ
meticulously detailed paintings of primates, dogs and cats, tropical birds, and other members of the animal
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2010s Photorealist Animal Paintings

Materials

Acrylic, Canvas, Oil

Banksy Monkey Queen, 2003 Unsigned
By Banksy
Located in Longdon, Tewkesbury
depressed monkey wearing a sandwich board prophesizes a society run by primates. Condition: Excellent
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21st Century and Contemporary British Modern Paintings

Materials

Paper

Banksy Monkey Queen, 2003 Unsigned
Banksy Monkey Queen, 2003 Unsigned
H 25.5 in W 19.5 in D 1.5 in
Bronze Baboon
Located in Vancouver, BC
study of animals to create sculpture was what made his primate sculptures famous. Tofanari exhibited
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Vintage 1920s Italian Art Deco Animal Sculptures

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Bronze

Bronze Baboon
Bronze Baboon
H 15 in W 15 in D 9 in
Ugo Zaccagnini Italian Ceramic Sgraffito Primative Design Table Lamp Midcentury
By Guido Gambone, Ugo Zaccagnini
Located in Buffalo, NY
Stunning ceramic / art pottery lamp with a sgraffito design reminiscent of tribal designs and desirable designs by Guido Gambone. This lamp is a quintessential example of Italian des...
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

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Pottery, Ceramic

Adam Henderson's Sea of Dust Abstract Sculpture
By Adam Henderson
Located in Philadelphia, PA
looking very primative.
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2010s American Modern Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Cord, Wood

Tiffany & Co. Diamond, Sapphire and Enamel Monkey Brooch
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in New Orleans, LA
playful primate is covered in translucent gold enamel, while its face and paws are contrasted by rich
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Brooches

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Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Large and Impressive Bustamante Copper Chimpanzee Hanging Sculpture
By Sergio Bustamante
Located in Palm Beach, FL
life like size primate has a mellow patina, curious glass eyes and a compelling attitude. Best of this
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20th Century Mexican Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Copper

Rare Marwal Ind Inc Seated Chalkware Monkey Chimp Ape Sculpture Statue 13"
By Marwal Ind. Inc.
Located in Dayton, OH
Rare vintage figurine / statue of a seated brown primate / ape / chimpanzee by Marwal Industries
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Mid-20th Century Animal Sculptures

Materials

Plaster

Studio Crafted Ceramic Vase or Vessel
Located in Bellport, NY
textured striping on a graphite black base, double fired. A wonderful primative form, but with a modern
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20th Century Peruvian Modern Ceramics

Mario Torres Chimpanzee or Monkey Console
By Mario Lopez Torres
Located in Palm Beach, FL
these bright primates with an amusing expression. Signed with a copper medallion Mario Lopez Torres
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Mid-20th Century Mexican Mid-Century Modern Console Tables

Mario Torres Chimpanzee or Monkey Console
By Mario Lopez Torres
Located in Palm Beach, FL
these bright primates with an amusing expression. Signed with a copper medallion Mario Lopez Torres
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21st Century and Contemporary Mexican Mid-Century Modern Console Tables

Materials

Natural Fiber

An Original Acrylic on Canvas Painting by A .E. Barnes
Located in New York, NY
An original acrylic on canvas painting featuring a primative modern still life scene of a view of a
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21st Century and Contemporary American Paintings

Materials

Acrylic, Canvas

Banksy Monkey Queen, 2003 unsigned
By Banksy
Located in Longdon, Tewkesbury
depressed monkey wearing a sandwich board prophesizes a society run by primates. Condition: Excellent
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21st Century and Contemporary British Modern Paintings

Materials

Paper

Banksy Monkey Queen, 2003 unsigned
Banksy Monkey Queen, 2003 unsigned
H 25.5 in W 19.5 in D 1.5 in
Original Acrylic on Canvas Painting by A.E. Barnes
Located in New York, NY
Original acrylic on canvas painting of a modern primative still life featuring a handled jug with
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21st Century and Contemporary American Paintings

An Original Acrylic on Canvas Painting by A.E. Barnes
Located in New York, NY
An original acrylic on canvas painting of a modern primative landscape scene with a pink house
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21st Century and Contemporary American Paintings

Materials

Acrylic, Canvas

An Original Acrylic on Canvas Painting by A. E. Barnes
Located in New York, NY
An original acrylic on canvas painting featuring a modern primative landscape scene of a yellow
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21st Century and Contemporary American Paintings

Materials

Acrylic, Canvas

Original Acrylic on Canvas by A.E. Barnes
Located in New York, NY
Original acrylic on canvas painting by A.E. Barnes featuring a modern primative desert landscape
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21st Century and Contemporary American Paintings

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Primative Modern For Sale on 1stDibs

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