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Antique Floral Carved Walnut Lady’s Balloon-Back Boudoir Chair 19thC
Located in Big Flats, NY
Antique French Floral Carved Walnut Lady’s Balloon-Back Boudoir Chair with Upholstered Seat and
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Antique 19th Century Chairs

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Walnut

"Setting the Balloon Jib Onboard Vegabond Lady" by Joe Duncan Gleason
By J. Duncan Gleason
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Joe Duncan Gleason (1881-1959) "Setting the Balloon Jib Onboard Vegabond Lady" Oil painting on
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Mid-20th Century American Paintings

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Wood

Art Deco Table Lamp Shaped Sculpture of a Lady in Porcelain and Opaline Balloon
Located in Mombuey, Zamora
Art Deco table lamp shaped sculpture of a young lady in porcelain and opaline glass balloon.  
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20th Century French Art Deco Table Lamps

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Ceramic, Opaline Glass, Porcelain

Traditional British Victorian Balloon Back Chair. Circa 1880
Located in Incline Village, NV
Typical English Balloon Back Chair used for the parlor, a lady's desk, or in the boudoire at a
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Antique 1880s Victorian Chairs

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Wood

"500 LB Lady, " Colorful and Charming WPA-Era Carnival Scene by Lincoln
Located in Philadelphia, PA
, complete with a barker, boys with balloons, a blue tent in the foreground and a sign announcing the "500 LB
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Vintage 1940s American Art Deco Paintings

Fine Important Lady De Rothschild Hermes Paris Farming Wicker Chrome Picnic Set
By Hermès
Located in GB
pair of Champagne Buckets and a pair of Pitcher Jugs custom made to order for Lady Victoria De
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20th Century French Country Barware

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Chrome

Original Vintage Poster for the Aufgalopp Faschingsfest Carnival Munich Ft Horse
Located in London, GB
, an annual event sponsored by the Munich Racing Association. Colourful design featuring a young lady
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Vintage 1930s German Posters

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Paper

PAiR OF HERMES KELLY WICKER & BROWN LEATHER PICNIC CHAMPAGNE BUCKETS PART SUITE
By Hermès
Located in GB
Edition, custom made to order for Lady Victoria De Rothschild in 2015. This sale is for the pair of
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20th Century French Art Deco Barware

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Leather, Wicker

PAIR OF HERMES PARIS KELLY WICKER & BROWN LEATHER PICNIC WiNE COOLERS PART SUITE
By Hermès
Located in GB
” Kelly picnic equipment, Barenia Edition, custom made to order for Lady Victoria De Rothschild in 2015
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20th Century French Art Deco Wine Coolers

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Leather, Wicker

PAIR OF HERMES KELLY WICKER & BROWN LEATHER PiCNIC PITCHER JUGS PART OF SUITE
By Hermès
Located in GB
” Kelly picnic equipment, Barenia Edition, these were custom made to order for Lady Victoria De Rothschild
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20th Century French Art Deco Pitchers

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Leather, Wicker

Original Vintage Poster LMS Railway Derby Staff Ball 1931 Art Deco Mask Dancing
Located in London, GB
black masquerade mask and cape behind a lady wearing a yellow dress decorated with flowers and holding
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Vintage 1930s British Art Deco Posters

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Paper

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Large Grand Tour Sculpture Bronze Greco-Roman Uffizi Wrestlers Barbedienne
By Ferdinand Barbedienne
Located in Rochester, NY
Grand Tour circa 1860s bronze of the Wrestlers. Rich fine dark brown patina. Marked "F. Barbedienne Fondeur." The Wrestlers also known as The Two Wrestlers, The Uffizi Wrestlers or T...
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Antique 19th Century Italian Grand Tour Figurative Sculptures

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Bronze

19th Century French Gilt-Bronze Mounted Commode after Jean-Henri Riesener
By Jean-Henri Riesener
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A Superb 19th century French Louis XVI style gilt- bronze mahogany, kingwood and fruitwood marquetry armorial commode with Sycamore Marquetry and magnificent quality gilt bronze moun...
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Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Ormolu

1950s French Blue Opaline Glass Table Lamps With Gilt Details, Pair
Located in Miami, FL
1950s French Blue Opaline Glass Table Lamps With Gilt Details, Pair Offered for sale is an elegant pair of French 1950s blue opaline glass table lamps with gilt accents and giltwood...
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Vintage 1950s French Neoclassical Revival Table Lamps

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Brass

Parmigianino Figural Ink Study
By Parmigianino
Located in New York, NY
Lombard School ink figural study of the Three Graces inscribed "Le Parmesan," and "Ecole Lombard." Pen and brown ink. Girolamo Francesco Maria Mazzola, Il Parmigianino (1503-1540.) P...
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Antique 16th Century Italian Renaissance Drawings

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Paper

Parmigianino Figural Ink Study
Parmigianino Figural Ink Study
H 4.25 in W 3.75 in D 0.1 in
"Galata Morente" Sculpture in Bronze and Marble F. Barbedienne Fonduer
By F. Barbedienne Foundry
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
We have specialized in the sale of Art Deco and Art Nouveau and Vintage styles since 1982. If you have any questions we are at your disposal. Pushing the button that reads 'View All ...
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Antique 1870s French Classical Roman Figurative Sculptures

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Bronze

Charles Spooner Arts & Crafts Oak secretaire Cabinet with Serpentine Stretchers
By Charles Spooner
Located in London, GB
Charles Sydney Spooner, probably made by J H Brandt. A rare oak secretaire cabinet on stand, with quarter veneered panels to the doors and drawers with black and green diamond shape...
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Vintage 1920s English Arts and Crafts Cabinets

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Oak

Roman 18th century terracotta model for the sculpture of San Camillo de Lellis
Located in London, GB
This remarkably fluid terracotta bozetto was made in preparation for Pietro Pacilli’s most important public commission, a large-scale marble statue of San Camillo de Lellis for the n...
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18th Century Baroque Figurative Sculptures

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Terracotta

The Montague Armchair eight-way hand tied and upholstered in stripe silk
By Samantha Todhunter
Located in London, GB
Drawing inspiration from a multitude of classical references, the Montague Armchair is endlessly comfortable and has been used again and again in Samantha Todhunter Design projects, ...
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2010s Portuguese Louis XIV Armchairs

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Upholstery, Foam, Wood, Down, Feathers, Silk

Napoleon III Style Pair French Hand Painted Opaline Glass Oil Lamps
Located in Prato, Tuscany
We kindly suggest you read the whole description, because with it we try to give you detailed technical and historical information to guarantee the authenticity of our objects. Pleas...
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Early 20th Century French Napoleon III Table Lamps

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Bronze

19th Century Majolica Palissy Portuguese Platter Jose Alves Cunha
By José Alves Cunha 1
Located in Austin, TX
Antique Majolica Palissy Portuguese wall platter signed Jose Alves Cunha, very unusual piece with a rat bitten by a large snake, caterpillar, butterfly and worm, circa 1880.
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Antique 1880s Portuguese Late Victorian Platters and Serveware

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Majolica

IMPORTANT LARGE PORTUGUESE ORATORY 17th Century
By Europa Antiques
Located in Madrid, ES
IMPORTANT LARGE PORTUGUESE ORATORY 17th Century in carved and turned Brazilian rosewood with remains of gilding, glass doors and sides. Interior with painted, polychrome and gold de...
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Antique 17th Century Portuguese Renaissance Cabinets

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Wood

IMPORTANT LARGE PORTUGUESE ORATORY 17th Century
IMPORTANT LARGE PORTUGUESE ORATORY 17th Century
H 70.87 in W 43.31 in D 20.48 in
Marble Statue
Located in Tyrone, Northern Ireland
A large (almost life-sized) antique Carrara marble statue of a Roman legionary. Dressed in typical Roman soldier costume and with sword and shield in hand.  
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Early 20th Century Italian Classical Roman Figurative Sculptures

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Carrara Marble

Marble Statue
Marble Statue
H 66 in W 27 in D 20 in
Exceptional Drawers Nightstand
Located in Paris, FR
Nightstand exceptional drawers with four drawers. Drawer one: Ebony mosaic veneer finished in matte varnish and encased in a smoked glass box. Drawer two: Antiqued beveled mirro...
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Night Stands

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Gold Leaf

Exceptional Drawers Nightstand
Exceptional Drawers Nightstand
H 19.69 in W 38.19 in D 22.45 in
A Louis XVI Style Gilt and Patinated Bronze and Marble Clock Garniture
By Jollet & Cie
Located in Brighton, West Sussex
A Louis XVI Style Gilt and Patinated Bronze and Marble Clock Garniture, Comprising a 'Pendule à Cercles Tournants' Modelled with the Three Graces and a Pair of Cherub Four-Light Cand...
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Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Mantel Clocks

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Marble, Ormolu

Handsome 1920s French Mazda Table Lamp
By Mazda
Located in Kingston, NY
This handsome 1920s French table lamp was designed by Mazda. If features a trumpet form glass shade in pearl with black lacquer and brass detailing. It has been newly rewired and is ...
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Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Table Lamps

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Opaline Glass, Mahogany

Antique Tall Gilt Bronze Buddha, 17th Century
Located in South Burlington, VT
Thailand, Ayutthaya Kingdom, 16th-17th century gold gilt bronze temple Buddha, measuring 60 inches tall This beautiful Buddha sculpture will bring serenity and timeless style to you...
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Antique 17th Century Thai Sculptures and Carvings

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Bronze

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Delft Blue Carbon Chair by Marcel Wanders
By MARCEL WANDERS
Located in Munich, Bavaria
The ultra-light weight carbon balloon chair is conceived as a challenge to all designers to create
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21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Chairs

Ascent of Charles Green’s Nassau Balloon from Cremorne House, Chelsea
Located in Henley-on Thames, Oxfordshire
Charming naive school oil on canvas depiction of the ascent of Charles Green’s Nassau Balloon from
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Antique 19th Century British Victorian Paintings

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Canvas, Paint

Original 1935 Southern Railway Travel Advertising Poster for Weymouth Dorset
By Leonard Richmond
Located in London, GB
and a speedboat on the water; a young lady in the foreground holding an umbrella with a girl holding a
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Vintage 1930s British Posters

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Paper

Original Vintage Travel Poster Britain Land Of History British Airways Brighton
Located in London, GB
standing with soldiers in front of Mahomed's Baths and other buildings with decorative balconies, a lady
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Vintage 1970s British Posters

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Paper

French Onyx and Enamel Clock and Candelabra Set of the Napoleon III Period
Located in London, GB
candelabra; the clock, of rectangular form in onyx, rises from lions paw feet, the balloon shaped cased
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Antique 19th Century French Napoleon III Clocks

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Onyx, Enamel, Ormolu

Pair of English George II Style Antique Arm Chairs w/ Eagle Carvings
Located in Shippensburg, PA
slightly smaller for the lady of the house, probably intended for a sitting room or parlor. Both have
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Antique Late 19th Century British George II Armchairs

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Damask, Walnut

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Balloon Lady For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic balloon lady available at 1stDibs. A balloon lady — often made from animal skin, leather and natural fiber — can elevate any home. Your living room may not be complete without a balloon lady — find older editions for sale from the 19th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. When you’re browsing for the right balloon lady, those designed in Art Deco and Victorian styles are of considerable interest. Many designers have produced at least one well-made balloon lady over the years, but those crafted by Hermès and J. Duncan Gleason are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is a Balloon Lady?

A balloon lady can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $8,545, while the lowest priced sells for $285 and the highest can go for as much as $108,002.