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Antique Print of Javanese Guards Dressed in Ornamental Costume by Van Pers
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique print titled 'Singo-Sekars - Singo-Sekars'. Colored lithograph of Javanese guards dressed
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Antique Mid-19th Century Prints

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Paper

Fireplace Doors Fire Screen Guard, Metal Copper Brass, Austria, Jugendstil, 1900
By Dagobert Peche
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
to Ludwig van Beethoven, was especially famous. A statue of Beethoven by Max Klinger stood at the
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Vintage 1910s Austrian Jugendstil Screens and Room Dividers

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Iron, Metal, Brass

Antique Print of a Kampong Guard in Batavia by M.T.H. Perelaer, 1888
Located in Langweer, NL
A nightly scene with a kampong guard in Batavia / Jakarta on Java, Indonesia. This print originates
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Antique Late 19th Century Prints

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Paper

Antique Print of a Guard of Honour for the Farewell of Isbrand Ides, China, 1749
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique print titled 'Audience de Conge tirée d'Isbrand Ides - Gehoor van Afscheid, van Ysbrand
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Antique 18th Century Prints

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Paper

Modern Pendant in a Nickel Finish, Arthur Collection, by Brand Van Egmond
By William Brand
Located in Naarden, NL
of Brand van Egmond and can be used as a single lighting element or in a composition. He emerges
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21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal

Modern Chandelier in a Nickel Finish, Arthur Collection, by Brand Van Egmond
By William Brand
Located in Naarden, NL
, designed by William Brand of Brand van Egmond. He emerges as a conqueror when the darkness is fenced off
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21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal

Antique Print of the Funeral Procession of Anna Van Hannover by Fokke, 1761
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique print titled 'Een Esquadron Guardes Dragonders (..)'. Engraving of the funeral procession
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Antique 18th Century Prints

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Paper

'Circle of' Jan Van Ravesteyn Head of a Bearded Man Oil in Panel
Located in Boven Leeuwen, NL
celebrity in his own time. The painted (self) portrait of Van Ravesteyn also appears in the civic guards-cum
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Antique 16th Century Dutch Renaissance Paintings

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Wood, Paint

Modern Flush Mount in a Nickel Finish, Arthur Collection, by Brand van Egmond
By William Brand
Located in Naarden, NL
Brand, founder of Brand van Egmond. The Brand van Egmond modern ceiling lights are a beautiful element
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21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal

Antique Hand-Coloured Print of a Regent in the Dutch East Indies, 1854
Located in Langweer, NL
Description: Antique print titled 'Singo-Sekars'. Old print depicting guards of the regent
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Antique 1850s Prints

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Paper

Very Large Hand-Drawn View of St Iago Cape Verde, by Frederici, 1783
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Johann Christian Friderici [= Frederici] (Heldburg 1766 - Cape Town 1804) Prospect van het
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Antique Late 18th Century Cape Verdean Dutch Colonial Maps

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Paper

Antique Print of the Castle of the Shogun of Firando in Japan, 1669
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique print titled 'Kasteel van den Heer van Firando. Chateau du Seigneur de Firando.' View of
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Antique 17th Century Prints

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Paper

Prevost; Schley, Fortress on the Beijing River, China
By Prevost
Located in Norwich, GB
original copper plate engraved antique print the Fortress (long ago demolished) guarding the cross roads of
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Antique 1750s Chinese Georgian Prints

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Paper

Modern Chandelier in a Conical Shape and in a Nickel Finish, Arthur Collection
By William Brand
Located in Naarden, NL
, designed by William Brand of Brand van Egmond. He emerges as a conqueror when the darkness is fenced off
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21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal

Modern Chandelier in an Oval Shape and in a Nickel Finish, Arthur Collection
By William Brand
Located in Naarden, NL
, designed by William Brand, founder of Brand van Egmond. He emerges as a conqueror when the darkness is
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21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal

Antique Print of Io Changing into a Cow; Mercury Cuts off Argus's Head, 1733
Located in Langweer, NL
Panoptes to guard her, but Mercury / Hermes was sent to distract the guardian and slay him. This print
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Antique 18th Century Prints

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Paper

17th Century Brussels Mythological Tapestry
Located in New York, NY
A Brussels mythological tapestry from the first half of the 17th century, woven by Peter van den
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Antique 17th Century Belgian Tapestries

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Wool

17th Century Flemish Oil on Panel Monogrammist H.C., Soldiers Gambling for Tunic
Located in IT
fine painting depicts the biblical scene in which the four soldiers, in charge of guarding the Gòlgota
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Antique 17th Century Dutch Baroque Paintings

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Wood

Very Rare Antique Print of the Kings Celebrations in Pegu, Myanmar, 1682
Located in Langweer, NL
. Triumphal wagon. 7. Guards. 8. Water feast. 9. Pyramids of the nobles. 10. Feast. Very rare. This scarse
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Antique 1680s Prints

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Paper

Distressed Vintage Persian Kerman Rug with English Country Cottage Style
Located in Dallas, TX
Herati border flanked with inner and outer Meander guard bands, pulling together colors from throughout
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Mid-20th Century Persian Kirman Persian Rugs

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Wool

16th Century Flemish Historical Tapestry, with the Victory of Tomyris
Located in New York, NY
caught off-guard, leading to the capture of Tomyris’ son and the general of her forces, Spargapises
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Antique 16th Century European Tapestries

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Wool

Antique French Parquetry and Bronze Cartonnier Writing Desk with Clock
Located in London, GB
: the frame having a guard bronze rail: the cartonnier section housing five leather faced boxes, each
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Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Desks

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Bronze

Vintage Turkish Sivas Rug with Warm, Neutral Colors and Colonial Style
Located in Dallas, TX
, which symbolizes faith and spirituality. Delicate carnation Meander guard borders and barber’s pole
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Mid-20th Century Turkish Mid-Century Modern Turkish Rugs

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Wool

Sconce Wall Pair Tin Shaped Cresting Washington's Headquarter's Rockingham
Located in BUNGAY, SUFFOLK
guard of two to three dozen soldiers including dragoons (the equivalent of military police today), and
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21st Century and Contemporary American American Colonial Wall Lights and...

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Metal

17th Century Japanese Export Lacquer Cabinet with Depiction the Dutch Tradepost
Located in Amsterdam, NL
. Dutchmen and enslaved Malay are visible outside the buildings and two Japanese figures, probably guards
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Antique 17th Century Japanese Edo Lacquer

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Copper, Gold

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French Louis XV Style Cane Back Settee
Located in Montreal, Quebec
Large French Louis XV style cane back settee, also called canapé or sofa. Sofa in a very good state, no damage to the cane, rare find. Double-caned sides. Horsehair cushions. Comfor...
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Antique 19th Century French Louis XV Canapes

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Velvet, Cane, Wood

French Louis XV Style Cane Back Settee
French Louis XV Style Cane Back Settee
H 39.88 in W 68 in D 29 in
Modern Sculptural Wood Room Divider by Sebastiano Bottos, Italia
By Sebastiano Bottos
Located in Pordenone, IT
The "Cortina" screen designed by Sebastiano Bottos is a sculptural piece of furniture handcrafted by assembling extroflexed wood elements, the result of an innovating processing tech...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Screens and Room Dividers

Materials

Wood

Rare Set of 12 Oval Antique Silver Plated Serving Dishes - Made Circa 1910
Located in London, London
Made circa 1910, this very handsome set of 12, Antique Silver Plate Serving Dishes, are plain in style, oval in shape, and feature reed borders to each. Finding original sets of se...
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Vintage 1910s English Edwardian Platters and Serveware

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Silver Plate

French Settee in Red Velvet Upholstery
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Settee, velvet fabric, stained beech, France, 1930s This exquisite settee of France origin adopts stylistic motifs of the 19th century Victorian Era as can been seen in the ornate ...
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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Settees

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Velvet, Beech

French Settee in Red Velvet Upholstery
French Settee in Red Velvet Upholstery
H 36.62 in W 53.15 in D 31.5 in
Art Nouveau Curved Stained Glass & Bronze Panel/ Window, Attributed to Tiffany
By Charles L. Tiffany
Located in New York, NY
This stunning Art Nouveau window/ panel was realized in the United States in 1907, attributed to Tiffany & Co. The piece features a mosaic of interlocking demilune arch forms in hues...
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Antique Early 1900s American Art Nouveau Architectural Elements

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Bronze

Jugendstil Wall Mirror
Located in Banská Štiavnica, SK
Jugendstil wall mirror.
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Antique Early 1900s Austrian Jugendstil Wall Mirrors

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Tin

Jugendstil Wall Mirror
Jugendstil Wall Mirror
H 25.99 in W 14.97 in D 3.94 in
Antique Fireplace Mantel en Faience by Louis Majorelle
By Louis Majorelle
Located in Haarlem, Noord-Holland
Very decoratieve and petit faience, glazed earthenware, fireplace mantel. Made in the "Ateliers de Vitry le François" in the early 20th century this "cheminée en faïence" was design...
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Vintage 1910s French Art Nouveau Architectural Elements

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Ceramic, Faience

Josef Hoffmann Bentwood Settee
By Josef Hoffmann
Located in Vienna, AT
Originally designed by Josef Hoffmann for Cabaret "Fledermaus" in Viennas city centre. Beech bentwood bench manufactured by: Jacob & Josef Kohn, or Thonet Vienna (model NR. 423 F/ C)...
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Antique Early 1900s Austrian Vienna Secession Settees

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Upholstery, Beech

Josef Hoffmann Bentwood Settee
Josef Hoffmann Bentwood Settee
H 31.5 in W 48.04 in D 23.23 in
Art Nouveau Vanity Folding Mirror Screen with Marquetry, 1901
By Maison Krieger
Located in VÉZELAY, FR
Exceptional dressing / vanity polyptych folding screen (5 panels). Mahogany structure with inlays / marquetry of different essences with floral motifs. Copper handles, hinges and...
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Antique Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Floor Mirrors and Full-Length Mir...

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Copper

Fine Art Nouveau Carved Gilt Flower Mahogany Wall Mirror
By Louis Majorelle
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Grand scale beautifully carved full bloom flower and bud Art Nouveau mirror. We love the dark Rich Mahogany and Ebony with gilt accents designed in the style of Louis Majorelle, cir...
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Antique Early 19th Century European Art Nouveau Wall Mirrors

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Mahogany

Samuel Alcock Porcelain Plate, Maroon with Flowers, Regency, ca 1825
By Samuel Alcock & Co.
Located in London, GB
This is a very striking and rare dessert plate made by Samuel Alcock around the year 1825. The plate is square and has the "inverted shell" moulding with pierced borders, a deep maro...
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Antique 1820s English Regency Dinner Plates

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Porcelain

French Art Nouveau Iron Railing with Lily Design
Located in New York, NY
French Art Nouveau rectangular painted iron railing with lily design.  
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20th Century French Art Nouveau Doors and Gates

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Iron, Wrought Iron

1970 Arched Japanese Room Divider, Made in Paris
Located in Staten Island, NY
1970 arched Japanese room divider, Made in Paris. This one of a kind arched room divider was found in a mansion whose owner bought it from France in 1970s.
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Vintage 1970s French Art Deco Screens and Room Dividers

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Lacquer

Important Louis Majorelle Art Nouveau Desk and Chair, Bookcase & Filing Cabinet
By Louis Majorelle
Located in Lisse, NL
Unique museum quality, 4-piece Parisian Art Nouveau office furniture set. As far as we know, this is the most complete, Louis Majorelle office furniture set that has been offered ...
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Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Desks

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Brass, Bronze

Josef Hoffmann Wood Table for Kohn, circa 1920
By Jacob & Josef Kohn, Josef Hoffmann
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Table designed by Josef Hoffmann. Model 915/1p Art Nouveau table from Jacob & Josef Kohn manufactured, circa 1920. Measures: diameter 60, height 72 cm. In original condition, ...
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Vintage 1920s German Art Nouveau Center Tables

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Wood

Mid 20th Century Stained Glass Windows Fruit & Leaves, Jewels
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fabulous set of 4 leaded and stained glass windows. Excellent craftsmanship and design in the framework of these 4 windows. Red cherries with other Fruit and colorful flowers and lea...
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Vintage 1950s American Art Nouveau Windows

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Lead

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Whimsy Sculpture signed Allen Van Hoecke, Chehalis, WN
By Allen Von Hoecke
Located in New Haven, CT
Whimsy Sculpture Inscribed above Mother Bear on guard when cubs play: "Allen Van Hoecke, Chehalis
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Antique 19th Century American Folk Art Sculptures

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Wood

Forever She Waves #2 Folk Art Assemblage Mechanical American Flag
By Van Dusen Clockworks
Located in Dallas, TX
Standing guard over Old Glory, this hand-carved Eagle with 25? wingspan is just one of the many
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2010s American Folk Art Political and Patriotic Memorabilia

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Iron

Fine Pair of Lead 18th Century Statues of Mars and Minerva by John Nost
By John Nost the Younger
Located in London, GB
after the Roman. Believed to be his only known examples in this form and recently attributed to John Van
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Antique Early 18th Century English Classical Roman Figurative Sculptures

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Lead

17th Century Ancient Painting oil on wood Flemish Genre Scenes, 1600s
Located in Torino, Torino
of the Civic Guard of the Corporation of St. George and, together with his brother Frans, was a
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Antique 17th Century Italian Paintings

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Wood

Lalena Lamson "The Mermaid Who Could Fly, " Painting
Located in Wyomissing, PA
graduated Martin Van Buren High School in 1993 and attended Queensboro Community College immediately after
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Outsider and Self Taught Art

Pair of Candle Holders by Walter Van Nessen, 1930s
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Walter Van Nessen, a forgotten craftsman of the 1930s, gave birth to these Candle Holders in a
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Vintage 1930s American Candlesticks

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Chrome

Very Fine and Serene Chinese Gilt-Bronze Figure of Guanyin, 16th Century
Located in Amsterdam, NL
, commander of the guard of the Dutch legation in Beijing from 10 October 1907-1 August 1909, thence by
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Antique 16th Century Chinese Sculptures and Carvings

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Bronze

Distressed Vintage Persian Mahal Rug with English Cotswold Country Cottage Style
Located in Dallas, TX
scroll border flanked with an inner and outer double guard band comprised of a carnation meander and
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Mid-20th Century Persian Tabriz Persian Rugs

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Wool

PORTRAIT OF WILLIAM III STUDIO OF SIR GODFREY KNELLER
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
his nails over the fate of his beloved Dutch Guards [hammered after their premature fording of
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier English Paintings

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Canvas

Hans Van De Bovenkamp Kinetic Fountain Sculpture
By Hans Van de Bovenkamp
Located in New York, NY
Rare Mid-Century Modern copper and brass fountain sculpture by Hans Van de Bovenkamp. The
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Vintage 1970s American Fountains

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Brass, Copper

Adriaen van Ostade, A Spinner, Dutch Etching, XVII Century
By Adriaen van Ostade
Located in New York, NY
Artist: Adriaen van Ostade (Dutch, 1610 – 1685), Subject: Rural everyday scene with a spinner in
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Antique 17th Century Dutch Dutch Colonial Paintings

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Paper

Fine Taxidermy Blue and Gold Macaw in Birdcage by Sinke & Van Tongeren
By Sinke & Van Tongeren
Located in Haarlem, NL
A Blue and Gold Macaw perched on a gilt golden ornament. Guarding the ornamented cage. One side of
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2010s Dutch Taxidermy

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Animal Skin

"Untamed Youth" 1957 Theatrical Movie Poster Mamie Van Doren Eddie Cochran
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
!"; "They 'Calypso'! They 'Rock'! No guards in the Recreation Hall but these dogs aren't pets!"; "Kids
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Vintage 1950s American Posters

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Paper

Antique Print of the Castle of the Shogun of Firando in Japan, 1669
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique print titled 'Kasteel van den Heer van Firando. Chateau du Seigneur de Firando.' View of
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Antique 17th Century Prints

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Paper

Lot of 23 Antique Maps , Prints and Books
Located in Langweer, NL
Print of a General of the Emperor's Guards by Wahlen (1843) A Handbook for Travellers in India, Pakistan
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Antique Late 19th Century Prints

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Paper

Lot of 23 Antique Maps , Prints and Books
Lot of 23 Antique Maps , Prints and Books
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H 14.97 in W 11.03 in D 0.02 in
Two Alphonse Mucha Lithograph Posters from Figure Decoratives, 1905
By Alphonse Mucha
Located in Dallas, TX
show feminine ladies painting and learning the arts; very avant guard for the turn of the century
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Antique Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Posters

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Paper

Danish Modern Van Guard Ege Rya Rug
Located in St. Louis, MO
Artistic long pile rya rug by Danish maker Van Guard Ege. Vibrant geometric pattern with orange and
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Vintage 1950s Swedish Western European Rugs

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Wool

After/Follower of Ferdinand Georg Waldmüller, A Dog Guarding Grapes, 1840s
Located in Kiel, Schleswig-Holstein
spitz guarding a basket of grapes. The Austrian painter Ferdinand Georg Waldmüller created the model for
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Antique 1840s Austrian Biedermeier Paintings

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Wood

Fine Pair of Lead 18th Century Statues of Mars and Minerva by John Nost
By John Nost the Younger
Located in London, GB
after the Roman. Believed to be his only known examples in this form and recently attributed to John Van
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Antique Early 18th Century English Classical Roman Figurative Sculptures

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Lead

Original Oil Painting "Music" by Van Gaard
By Lee Reynolds, Van Gaard
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
. Original wood frame painted avocado green with a gold and black outer trim detail. Van Guard Studios
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Paintings

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Wood, Masonite, Paint

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Van Guard For Sale on 1stDibs

With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the van guard you’re looking for. Frequently made of paper, metal and fabric, every van guard was constructed with great care. There are 19 variations of the antique or vintage van guard you’re looking for, while we also have 5 modern editions of this piece to choose from as well. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer van guard, there are earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. A van guard, designed in the modern, Art Nouveau or Baroque style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. A well-made van guard has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by William Brand, Jasper van der Borgh and Prevost are consistently popular.

How Much is a Van Guard?

Prices for a van guard can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $130 and can go as high as $125,000, while the average can fetch as much as $5,275.