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What is the difference between an artist and an artisan?
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The difference between an artist and an artisan is what they make. Artists use technical skills and imagination to create works that communicate messages, tell stories and share ideas. Paintings, sculptures, drawings and prints are some of the types of things that artists produce. Artisans practice a trade and use their expertise to craft functional objects such as furniture, jewelry and pottery. Shop a wide variety of art, furniture and decorative objects on 1stDibs.
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Early 20th Century Dachshund Dog Austrian Vienna Bronze Miniature Figurine
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Classic early 1900s Vienna bronze figurine. This bronze is probably something you need if you’re a Vienna bronze or dachshund item collector. Found at an estate sale in Klagenfurt, A...
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Antique Early 1900s Austrian Art Nouveau Animal Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Vase "Roman Urn" Upsala Ekeby - 1930s Art Deco
Located in Stockholm, SE
A beautiful beige ceramic vase with handles in shape of a classical roman urn, the vase is probably designed by Harald Östergren at Upsala Ekeby in the late 1930s. It is 17.5 cm (7")...
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Vintage 1930s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vases
Materials
Ceramic
Green Bowl Argenta #1510, Wilhelm Kåge Fish, Scandinavian Modern, Dragon Fish
Located in Stockholm, SE
A lovely bowl of model Argenta 1510 designed by Wilhelm Kåge at Gustavsberg, this bowl is 21.5 cm (8.6") in diameter and about 5 cm (2") high. It has a lovely silver-decor of a drago...
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Stoneware
Brutalist Tribal Folk Wrought Iron Horse Figure 1950s
Located in Melbourne, AU
A delightful tribal brutalist sculpture of a horse, showing exceptional character and decorative appeal.
The origin of these figures is disputed. There are arguments made for this ...
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Mid-20th Century Indian Brutalist Animal Sculptures
Materials
Iron, Wrought Iron
FORNASETTI Cigar Humidor
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage Italian wooden cigar humidor box with cammei design on faux marble / made in Milan Italy by Fornasetti, in the 1980s
Original metal label inside
Measures: width 10 inches, de...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Cigar Boxes and Humidors
Materials
Wood
$2,100 Sale Price
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Art Nouveau Psychedelic Dandelion Vase by Clement Massier
Located in Chicago, US
Note: We highly recommend shipping through 1stDibs for its cost effectiveness, full insurance coverage, and reliable handling. While standard parcel services are an option, the defau...
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Antique Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Vases
Materials
Earthenware
