1889 Music Box
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Wood
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Bronze, Steel, Cut Steel, Other, Iron
Antique 1880s English Aesthetic Movement Cigar Boxes and Humidors
Walnut
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Wood
Antique 1880s Swiss Victorian More Clocks
Rosewood
Antique 1880s Swiss Biedermeier Musical Instruments
Steel
Antique 1880s Swiss Musical Instruments
Other
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Ceramic
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Watercolor, Ink
Antique 1880s Swedish Black Forest Animal Sculptures
Wood
Antique 1880s Swedish Black Forest Animal Sculptures
Wood
Antique 1880s Swiss Black Forest Table Clocks and Desk Clocks
Walnut
Late 20th Century Figurative Sculptures
Bronze
1960s Abstract Geometric Abstract Prints
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Lithograph
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1970s Abstract Geometric Figurative Prints
Lithograph
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1960s Abstract Geometric Figurative Prints
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1960s Abstract Geometric Abstract Prints
1960s Abstract Geometric Figurative Prints
1960s Abstract Geometric Figurative Prints
1960s Abstract Geometric Figurative Prints
1940s Modern Still-life Prints
Lithograph
1940s Modern Still-life Prints
Lithograph
1940s Modern Still-life Prints
Lithograph
1940s Modern Figurative Prints
Lithograph
1940s Modern Figurative Prints
Lithograph
1940s Modern Portrait Prints
Lithograph
1930s Modern Portrait Prints
Linocut
1930s Modern Portrait Prints
Lithograph
1930s Modern Portrait Prints
Linocut
1930s Modern Portrait Prints
Linocut
Mid-20th Century Modern Still-life Prints
Lithograph
Antique 1880s Swiss Belle Époque Musical Instruments
Other
Antique 1880s Austrian Napoleon III Decorative Boxes
Bronze, Enamel
Antique 1880s Swiss Black Forest Decorative Boxes
Wood
Antique 1880s Austrian Napoleon III Decorative Boxes
Bronze, Enamel
Antique 1880s Swiss Musical Instruments
Wood, Tulipwood
Antique 1880s Swiss Musical Instruments
Enamel
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Vintage 1970s Figurative Sculptures
Bronze
1960s Abstract Geometric Abstract Prints
1960s Abstract Geometric Figurative Prints
Lithograph
1950s Modern Still-life Prints
Lithograph
1940s Modern Figurative Prints
Lithograph
Antique 1880s Austrian Musical Instruments
Brass
1960s Abstract Geometric Abstract Prints
1960s Abstract Geometric Figurative Prints
1960s Abstract Geometric Abstract Prints
1960s Abstract Geometric Abstract Prints
1960s Abstract Geometric Abstract Prints
Lithograph
1960s Abstract Geometric Portrait Prints
1970s Abstract Geometric Figurative Prints
Lithograph
1960s Abstract Geometric Abstract Prints
Lithograph
1970s Abstract Geometric Abstract Prints
Etching
1970s Abstract Geometric Abstract Prints
Lithograph
1960s Abstract Geometric Figurative Prints
Lithograph
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Finding the Right prints-works-on-paper for You
Decorating with fine art prints — whether they’re figurative prints, abstract prints or another variety — has always been a practical way of bringing a space to life as well as bringing works by an artist you love into your home.
Pursued in the 1960s and ’70s, largely by Pop artists drawn to its associations with mass production, advertising, packaging and seriality, as well as those challenging the primacy of the Abstract Expressionist brushstroke, printmaking was embraced in the 1980s by painters and conceptual artists ranging from David Salle and Elizabeth Murray to Adrian Piper and Sherrie Levine.
Printmaking is the transfer of an image from one surface to another. An artist takes a material like stone, metal, wood or wax, carves, incises, draws or otherwise marks it with an image, inks or paints it and then transfers the image to a piece of paper or other material.
Fine art prints are frequently confused with their more commercial counterparts. After all, our closest connection to the printed image is through mass-produced newspapers, magazines and books, and many people don’t realize that even though prints are editions, they start with an original image created by an artist with the intent of reproducing it in a small batch. Fine art prints are created in strictly limited editions — 20 or 30 or maybe 50 — and are always based on an image created specifically to be made into an edition.
Many people think of revered Dutch artist Rembrandt as a painter but may not know that he was a printmaker as well. His prints have been preserved in time along with the work of other celebrated printmakers such as Pablo Picasso, Salvador Dalí and Andy Warhol. These fine art prints are still highly sought after by collectors.
“It’s another tool in the artist’s toolbox, just like painting or sculpture or anything else that an artist uses in the service of mark making or expressing him- or herself,” says International Fine Print Dealers Association (IFPDA) vice president Betsy Senior, of New York’s Betsy Senior Fine Art, Inc.
Because artist’s editions tend to be more affordable and available than his or her unique works, they’re more accessible and can be a great opportunity to bring a variety of colors, textures and shapes into a space.
For tight corners, select small fine art prints as opposed to the oversized bold piece you’ll hang as a focal point in the dining area. But be careful not to choose something that is too big for your space. And feel free to lean into it if need be — not every work needs picture-hanging hooks. Leaning a larger fine art print against the wall behind a bookcase can add a stylish installation-type dynamic to your living room. (Read more about how to arrange wall art here.)
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- What is a Polyphon music box?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022A Polyphon music box is a wooden box that plays small interchangeable metal discs. Polyphon Musikwerke invented the device in 1870 and began producing them for sale in 1897 in Leipzig, Germany. Find a variety of Polyphon music boxes on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022The box that plays music is called a music box in the U.S. and a musical box in the UK. Early versions date back to the 19th century, and many of them came from factories located in Switzerland. Shop a large selection of antique and vintage music boxes on 1stDibs.
- Are music boxes rare?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022It depends on the make and model of the music box. To find the value of a music box, experts suggest that you work with a certified appraiser. The value of a music box will depend on a number of factors, including the shape it’s in. You’ll find expertly vetted music boxes on 1stDibs.
- What is the best music box?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertAugust 17, 2021The best music box for you depends on your preferences for design, size, and music. Music boxes may be intricately carved or brightly-colored, and contain musical themes from famous plays or films. Music boxes can also be musical boxes designed to hold jewelry or other trinkets.
- 1stDibs ExpertAugust 24, 2021Regina music boxes have musical information carefully stored on a metal disc. A Regina music box works when the holes in the disc engage with the teeth of a gear that leads to the plucking of a musical comb generating a pleasant sound.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022The first music box was likely made in Switzerland around the end of the 18th century. Originally, most music boxes were quite small, but as time went on, larger versions developed. Shop a collection of antique and modern music boxes from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
- Are music boxes still made?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Yes, music boxes are still made today. A number of artisans continue to produce music boxes by hand. Companies may also mass produce music boxes using machinery. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of music boxes from some of the world’s top sellers.
- What is an old music box called?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022An old music box made from snuff boxes during the 18th century is called a carillons à musique. It is a French word meaning "chimes of music." You'll find a selection of antique music boxes from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
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