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How much are old lanterns worth?

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How much are old lanterns worth?
Old lanterns are worth $50 to several hundred dollars, on average. The most valuable, which can fetch thousands of dollars, are fixed globe or presentation lanterns.
1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
Shop for Antique Japanese Lanterns on 1stDibs
Standing Nude with Japanese Lanterns
By William Sommer
Located in Fairlawn, OH
Standing Nude with Japanese Lanterns Ink drawing on wove paper, mounted on wove paper support, c
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1910s American Modern Nude Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Ink

Japanese Temple Lantern
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This Japanese lantern is rare and spectacular in its size and ornamental design. A true one of a
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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Edo Lanterns

Materials

Brass, Iron

Nude Dancer with Ornate Floral Headdress and Japanese Lantern - Carnival
By Theodore Lukits
Located in Miami, FL
headdress holds a luminescent Japanese Lantern. The lantern glows, and the dancer glows back in this light
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1920s Post-Impressionist Nude Paintings

Materials

Oil, Wood Panel

Japanese Large Bronze Bamboo Electrified Lantern with Fine Details
Located in South Burlington, VT
Japanese stone lanterns. Japan’s lantern tradition is a concept that was imported from India and has
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Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Lanterns

Materials

Bronze

Japan Fine Antique Bronze Electrified Lantern With Writhing Dragon
Located in South Burlington, VT
Japan, a Fine jumbo sized 13" antique heavy hand cast bronze round lantern with exquisite details
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Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Lanterns

Materials

Bronze

Japanese lantern in cast iron decorated with colourfull enameled champleve.
Located in PARIS, FR
Tall hexagonal lantern in bronze with a blue, red and green enamel openwork with stylized lotus
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Early 20th Century Chinese Metalwork

Materials

Bronze, Enamel

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