What is the most important painting of the 20th century?

What painting is the most important of the 20th century is largely a matter of personal opinion. Some notable works produced during the period include Paul Cézanne's Mont Sainte-Victoire, Pablo Picasso's Les Demoiselles d'Avignon, Henri Matisse's The Dance and Jackson Pollock's Lavender Mist. Shop a large selection of 20th-century paintings on 1stDibs.

Were there cannons in the 16th century?

Yes, there were cannons in the 16th century. The history of the weapon dates back to 12th-century China. Historical records suggest that the first cannons appeared in Europe during the Islamic wars in Iberia in the 13th century. Find a range of antique cannons on 1stDibs.

Was there glass in the 16th century?

Yes, the history of glass-making goes back much further than the 1600s. It’s believed that they were making glass in different parts of the world at least 3,600 years ago, maybe even longer. During the late Bronze Age in Egypt and in Western Asia, glassmarking advanced significantly and was manipulated extensively to produce vessels, jewelry, and works of art. Shop a range of antique and vintage glass on 1stDibs.

Did they have wedding rings in the 18th century?

Yes, wedding rings have a long history, stretching back to ancient Egypt. The first diamond engagement ring was created in 1477 by Archduke Maximillian of Austria. Browse a wide array of vintage and contemporary wedding rings on 1stDibs.

How did art change in the 18th century?

In the 18th century, art changed in style from Baroque to Rococo and Neoclassicism. Art became more ornamented and idealized during the Rococo period and then shifted toward a style that emulated the artwork of ancient Greece and Rome near the end of the century. You’ll find a variety of fine art on 1stDibs.

How do you identify 18th-century furniture?

To identify 18th-century furniture, you can research your piece in the context of the prevailing styles of the period or consult a certified appraiser or experienced antique dealer. To identify your item on your own, look over it for maker's marks, such as carvings, stamps, brands and labels. Researching the marking can help you determine the maker of your piece, and from there, you can search further to learn more about your particular item. Without a maker's mark, the best approach is to consider the characteristics of the dominant furniture styles during the 18th century. In England, these included William and Mary, Queen Anne, Georgian, Chippendale, Hepplewhite and Sheraton. Some French furniture styles of the 1700s include Louis XV, Louis XVI and Régence. Find a diverse assortment of 18th-century furniture on 1stDibs.

What furniture was used in the 16th century?

A variety of furniture was used during the 16th century. Items commonly found in homes include high-backed armchairs, chests, stools, benches and cupboards. Most European artisans active during the time period produced pieces out of oak wood. Find a large collection of antique furniture on 1stDibs.

What is 17th-century furniture called?

What 17th-century furniture is called varies. The general term for all furniture produced 100 years ago, including 17th-century pieces, is antique furniture. You may also choose to be more specific and describe a piece by its style. Theatrical and lavish, the Baroque style was prevalent across Europe from the 17th to the mid-18th century and spread around the world through colonialism, including in Asia, Africa and the Americas. Baroque furniture was extravagant in all aspects, from shape to materials. 17th-century pieces from England often feature characteristics of the William and Mary style, such as crisp lines, maple and walnut veneers, inlaid bands and C-scroll ornaments. On 1stDibs, explore a variety of antique furniture.

How can I identify 18th century brass candlesticks?

One way to check if your brass candlesticks are from the 18th century is to look for the two seams running lengthwise on either side. This is from when the candlestick was molded in two halves and then soldered together. You’ll find a variety of candlesticks of all shapes and sizes from some of the top sellers on 1stDibs.

Who invented the reflector telescope in the 17th century?

Sir Isaac Newton invented the reflector telescope in the 17th century. He created it as a replacement for the refracting telescope, which tended to have poor optics. Find a collection of antique and vintage telescopes on 1stDibs from some of the world’s top sellers.

Who was one of the most important portrait painters of the 19th century?

British artist John Singer Sargent was one of the most important portrait painters of the 19th century. Other notable portraitists from the period include James Abbott McNeill Whistler, Eugène Delacroix, Théodore Géricault, Gustave Courbet, Édouard Manet, Mary Cassat, Claude Monet and Pierre-Auguste Renoir. On 1stDibs, find a wide variety of portrait paintings.

What are the major features of Dutch 17th century portraiture?

17th-century Dutch portraiture has many similarities to other Baroque paintings, including rich colors, dark shadows and intense lighting. Many famous Dutch Baroque works lean toward realism. In Dutch portraiture, props and detailed backgrounds are uncommon. You'll find a collection of Dutch Baroque paintings from some of the world’s top art dealers on 1stDibs.

What art style was used by the 19th-century French painters?

The French painters of the 19th century worked in two styles. Neoclassicism dominated the first half of the century, and Impressionism was the most common style during the second half. On 1stDibs, you can find a variety of French paintings.

Which individuals are considered the Big Three of 18th-century cartoons, and why?

The individuals considered the Big Three of 18th-century cartoons are William Hogarth, James Gillray and George Cruikshank. Although the 18th century saw a widespread increase in illustrations in newspapers, these three illustrators were particularly well-known for their work. Hogarth's work was extremely diverse, ranging from serious, realistic paintings and portraits to satirical and moralistic illustrations filled with symbolism. A British caricaturist, Gillray is remembered today for his artworks representing political and social satires, like his political cartoons against George III of England. Despite being a prolific caricaturist, Cruikshank is now most famous for illustrating the works of Charles Dickens. On 1stDibs, find a wide variety of illustrations.

What kinds of figures elevated the use of porcelain in 18th century Europe?

At the end of the 17th century, Europe went into a frenzy over porcelain. Asian porcelain was highly sought after, and spurred the foundation of the Meissen factory in France, where hard porcelain went on to be made. You’ll find a large collection of porcelain pieces from many of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.

20th Century Artifacts

Collectible Artifacts

Famous Painting With Melting Clocks

Gold Artifacts

Persistence Of Memory By Salvador Dali

Early 20th century Old Burmese lacquerware betelnut box from Burma

$359

H 6.19 in W 7.21 in D 7.21 in

Early 20th century Old Burmese lacquerware betelnut box from Burma

Located in DEVENTER, NL

This old Burmese lacquerware betelnut box is a beautifully crafted early 20th-century artifact from

Category

Early 20th Century Burmese Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Lacquer

Mid-20th Century Turkish Handled Earthenware Storage Jar in Earthy Brown

$1,591

H 16.54 in Dm 11.82 in

Mid-20th Century Turkish Handled Earthenware Storage Jar in Earthy Brown

Located in London, GB

-century artifact from Anatolia, celebrated for its rich pottery traditions. Originally used to store

Category

Vintage 1930s Turkish Rustic Jars

Materials

Clay

20th Century Aegean Tapered Clay Jar with Distinctive Rustic Finish

$1,743

H 20.08 in Dm 10.24 in

20th Century Aegean Tapered Clay Jar with Distinctive Rustic Finish

Located in London, GB

Storage Jar, a remarkable 20th-century artifact from the Aegean region, celebrated for its masterful

Category

Vintage 1940s Turkish Rustic Vases

Materials

Clay

Rare Fine Hand-Carved Wooden Buddha Head Sculpture – Serene Expression – India

$2,284

H 12.8 in W 8.7 in D 8.3 in

Rare Fine Hand-Carved Wooden Buddha Head Sculpture – Serene Expression – India

Located in Lisse, NL

Buddha's head, this piece exudes serenity and craftsmanship. Originating from India, this 20th-century

Category

Early 20th Century Asian Tang Antiquities

Materials

Wood

20th Century Large Chinese Porcelain Artifact Bamboo behind Glass Marked

$1,183Sale Price|20% Off

H 43.31 in W 15.75 in D 0.04 in

20th Century Large Chinese Porcelain Artifact Bamboo behind Glass Marked

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

. Size: 1100x 400mm approx. Period 20th century.

Category

Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Paintings and Screens

Materials

Bamboo

Ralph Gibson 'Artifacts'

$12,500

H 22 in W 17.5 in D 2 in

Ralph Gibson 'Artifacts'

By Ralph Gibson

Located in Hamilton, Ontario

Ralph Gibson (American born 1939) Title: 'Artifacts' Full portfolio containing 10 photographs on

Category

20th Century American Photography

China Contemporary Natural Stone Space Artifacts "Painting"

$776Sale Price|48% Off

H 25 in W 28 in D 0.75 in

China Contemporary Natural Stone Space Artifacts "Painting"

Located in South Burlington, VT

Artifacts floating in space? A unique and remarkable black and white depiction with a contemporary

Category

20th Century Chinese Paintings

Materials

Marble

Three Surinam Rain Forest Artifacts

$900 / set

H 23.75 in W 12 in D 0.75 in

Three Surinam Rain Forest Artifacts

Located in Sharon, CT

Three Surinam Rain Forest decorative tribal objects produced in the Bush Negroe Villages of Guyana. A Cylindrical Drum. 25"x 8"diameter, a Rectangular Tray 25.75"x12"x.75" and a circ...

Category

Mid-20th Century Guyanese Tribal Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

African Masai Beaded Traditional Artifact Wall Decor

$145

H 13 in Dm 12 in

African Masai Beaded Traditional Artifact Wall Decor

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

Vintage African Masai Beaded Traditional Wedding Necklace Artifact Wall Decor from Kenya. One of a

Category

Late 20th Century Kenyan Folk Art More Folk Art

Materials

Beads

Manuel Rodriguez Jr.Artifacts III, Monoprint and mixed media by Manuel Rodriguez Jr., Late 20th Century

$850

H 30 in W 22 in

Artifacts III, Monoprint and mixed media by Manuel Rodriguez Jr.

Located in Long Island City, NY

Manuel Rodriguez Jr., Filipino (1942 - ) - Artifacts III. Medium: Monoprint and mixed media on BFK

Category

Late 20th Century Abstract Prints and Multiples

Materials

Monoprint

Manuel Rodriguez Jr.Artifacts, Monoprint and Mixed Media Print by Manuel Rodriguez Jr., Late 20th Century

$850

H 30 in W 22 in

Artifacts, Monoprint and Mixed Media Print by Manuel Rodriguez Jr.

Located in Long Island City, NY

Manuel Rodriguez Jr., Filipino (1942 - ) - Artifacts. Medium: Monoprint and mixed media on BFK

Category

Late 20th Century Abstract Prints and Multiples

Materials

Monoprint

Southeast Asia Asian Thai Stone Carved Standing Buddha Artifact Sculpture Statue

$2,995

H 23 in W 12 in D 12 in

Southeast Asia Asian Thai Stone Carved Standing Buddha Artifact Sculpture Statue

Located in Studio City, CA

another surrounding country - Burma, Laos,, etc.... We are listing it as late 19th to early 20th century

Category

Early 20th Century Thai Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Stone

Claudette McElroyCup & Saucer (Grandmother's Artifacts), Photo Etching Still-Life, c.1980s-90s

$475

H 18.5 in W 14 in D 0.07 in

Cup & Saucer (Grandmother's Artifacts), Photo Etching Still-Life

By Claudette McElroy

Located in Soquel, CA

Unique photo etching of a cup and saucer by Claudette McElroy (American, b. 1943). Numbered (6/8), titled (Cup & Saucer), and signed (C. McElroy) along the edge of the etching. "...

Category

Late 20th Century Realist Still-life Prints

Materials

Paper, Ink, Etching

Old Asian Bronze General’s Helmet – Traditional Warrior Armor Artifact

$1,000 / item

H 14.57 in Dm 8.67 in

Old Asian Bronze General’s Helmet – Traditional Warrior Armor Artifact

Located in 景德镇市, CN

craftsmanship. A rare artifact symbolizing valor, leadership, and protection, this piece serves as a remarkable

Category

20th Century Metalwork

Materials

Bronze

Manuel Rodriguez Jr.Artifacts IV, Abstract Monoprint and mixed media by Manuel Rodriguez Jr., Late 20th Century

$950

H 30 in W 22 in

Artifacts IV, Abstract Monoprint and mixed media by Manuel Rodriguez Jr.

Located in Long Island City, NY

Manuel Rodriguez Jr., Filipino (1942 - ) - Artifacts IV. Medium: Monoprint and mixed media on BFK

Category

Late 20th Century Abstract Prints and Multiples

Materials

Monoprint

Manuel Rodriguez Jr.Artifacts V, Abstract Monoprint and mixed media by Manuel Rodriguez Jr., Late 20th Century

$950

H 30 in W 22 in

Artifacts V, Abstract Monoprint and mixed media by Manuel Rodriguez Jr.

Located in Long Island City, NY

Manuel Rodriguez Jr., Filipino (1942 - ) - Artifacts V. Medium: Monoprint and mixed media on BFK

Category

Late 20th Century Abstract Prints and Multiples

Materials

Monoprint

Manuel Rodriguez Jr.Artifacts VI, Abstract Monoprint and mixed media by Manuel Rodriguez Jr., Late 20th Century

$850

H 30 in W 22 in

Artifacts VI, Abstract Monoprint and mixed media by Manuel Rodriguez Jr.

Located in Long Island City, NY

Manuel Rodriguez Jr., Filipino (1942 - ) - Artifacts VI. Medium: Monoprint and mixed media on BFK

Category

Late 20th Century Abstract Prints and Multiples

Materials

Monoprint

Manuel Rodriguez Jr.Artifacts II, Abstract Monoprint and mixed media by Manuel Rodriguez Jr., Late 20th Century

$850

H 30 in W 22 in

Artifacts II, Abstract Monoprint and mixed media by Manuel Rodriguez Jr.

Located in Long Island City, NY

Manuel Rodriguez Jr., Filipino (1942 - ) - Artifacts II. Medium: Monoprint and mixed media on BFK

Category

Late 20th Century Abstract Prints and Multiples

Materials

Monoprint

Manuel Rodriguez Jr.Artifacts VII, Abstract Monoprint and Mixed Media by Manuel Rodriguez Jr., Late 20th Century

$850

H 30 in W 22 in

Artifacts VII, Abstract Monoprint and Mixed Media by Manuel Rodriguez Jr.

Located in Long Island City, NY

Manuel Rodriguez Jr., Filipino (1942 - ) - Artifacts VII. Medium: Monoprint and mixed media on BFK

Category

Late 20th Century Abstract Prints and Multiples

Materials

Monoprint

Antique African Bronze Bracelet Currency Bangle Tribal Artifact

$1,250

H 2.5 in Dm 5.5 in

Antique African Bronze Bracelet Currency Bangle Tribal Artifact

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

ornamentation. Very rare collector one of a kind artifact with a figure design and details, beautiful green

Category

Mid-20th Century African Folk Art Tribal Art

Materials

Bronze

Lana Wilson Ceramic " Artifact Teapot " Sculpture, California, c.1994

$520Sale Price|20% Off

H 6.63 in W 14.5 in D 3.25 in

Lana Wilson Ceramic " Artifact Teapot " Sculpture, California, c.1994

Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA

Lana Wilson Ceramic " Artifact Teapot " Sculpture, California, c.1994 Artist Statement Artifacts

Category

20th Century American Modern Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

Vintage 14k Yellow Gold Ancient Greek "Taras" Artifact Coin Diamond Pendant

$3,350

H 0.35 in W 1.02 in L 1.58 in

Vintage 14k Yellow Gold Ancient Greek "Taras" Artifact Coin Diamond Pendant

Located in New York, NY

ancient design while securely showcasing the artifact. Combining history with fine craftsmanship, it

Category

20th Century Classical Greek Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Ethnic Artifact Sepik River Cassowary Bone from Papua New Guinea

$650

H 1.25 in W 7.5 in D 1.5 in

Antique Ethnic Artifact Sepik River Cassowary Bone from Papua New Guinea

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

Antique Ethnic Artifact Sepik River Cassowary Bone from Papua New Guinea For many groups in Papua

Category

Early 20th Century Folk Art Tribal Art

Materials

Bone

Pre-Hispanic Style Artifact Paperweight, Marble Base, Columbia, Circa 1980's

$495

H 2.75 in W 3 in D 2.88 in

Pre-Hispanic Style Artifact Paperweight, Marble Base, Columbia, Circa 1980's

Located in Chatham, ON

GALERIA MUSEO DE ORO - Vintage museum reproduction Pre-Hispanic artifact - gold plated bronze

Category

Late 20th Century Colombian Pre-Columbian Paperweights

Materials

Marble, Metal, Gold Plate

A Silver Hamsa, Morroco Early 20th century

$1,800

H 5.91 in W 2.96 in D 0.2 in

A Silver Hamsa, Morroco Early 20th century

Located in New York, NY

A Silver Hamsa from early 20th-century Morocco is a captivating artifact that blends Jewish

Category

Early 20th Century Moroccan Sterling Silver

Materials

Silver

Middle 20th century Old Tibetan praying wheel from Tibet

$311

H 14.57 in W 4.14 in D 4.14 in

Middle 20th century Old Tibetan praying wheel from Tibet

Located in DEVENTER, NL

This old Tibetan praying wheel is an authentic mid-20th-century spiritual artifact crafted from

Category

Mid-20th Century Nepalese Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Copper

Vintage Storage Jar Box Chinese Porcelain Proc, 2nd half 20th Century

$478Sale Price|20% Off

H 5.71 in Dm 4.3 in

Vintage Storage Jar Box Chinese Porcelain Proc, 2nd half 20th Century

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

Vintage Storage Jar Box Chinese Porcelain Proc, 2nd half 20th Century Nice artifact for in your

Category

20th Century Chinese Jars

Materials

Porcelain

Early 20th Century Pharmacist Figural Trade Sign

$8,625

H 34 in Dm 29 in

Early 20th Century Pharmacist Figural Trade Sign

Located in Dekalb, IL

, one of the most important tools used by practitioners of medicine for centuries. This tool was used in

Category

Early 20th Century American Industrial Signs

Materials

Tin

Kuba Palm Wine Cup – DR Congo, Early to Mid 20th Century

$468

H 4.73 in W 5.12 in D 4.53 in

Kuba Palm Wine Cup – DR Congo, Early to Mid 20th Century

By Kuba

Located in Bilzen, BE

Kuba Palm Wine Cup – DR Congo, Early to Mid 20th Century Height: 12 cm A finely hand-carved wooden

Category

Early 20th Century Congolese Tribal Tribal Art

Materials

Wood

A Brass Hanukkah Lamp by the French ORT School, Strasbourg 20th Century

$4,000

H 3.47 in W 10.24 in D 1.97 in

A Brass Hanukkah Lamp by the French ORT School, Strasbourg 20th Century

Located in New York, NY

A Brass Hanukkah Lamp produced by the French ORT School in Strasbourg during the 20th century is a

Category

Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Candle Lamps

Materials

Brass

Set of Three of Gordon Bunshaft's from SOM Architects Personal Pipes

$2,500

H 1.5 in W 2.5 in D 6.75 in

Set of Three of Gordon Bunshaft's from SOM Architects Personal Pipes

Located in Philadelphia, PA

20th-century architectural master. These artifacts come from Bunshaft's iconic Travertine House in

Category

20th Century Unknown Modern Cigar Boxes and Humidors

Papua New Guinea Talipun, Boiken, Sepik River Region

$2,200Sale Price|20% Off

H 23 in W 13 in D 4 in

Papua New Guinea Talipun, Boiken, Sepik River Region

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Boiken people of the Sepik River Region. Made in the 20th century, this unique artifact served as tribal

Category

20th Century Papua New Guinean Tribal Tribal Art

Materials

Shell, Paint, Feathers, Wicker

Robert NatkinRobert Natkin Archaic Smile 1968 Signed Large 48” Original Painting, 2007

$26,500

H 48.125 in W 48.25 in

Robert Natkin Archaic Smile 1968 Signed Large 48” Original Painting

By Robert Natkin

Located in Minneapolis, MN

most innovative American painters of the late 20th century.

Category

Late 20th Century Paintings

Materials

Acrylic

Sam FrancisSam Francis Untitled Blue, Red, Yellow 1986 Signed Lithograph Edition of 55, c. 2000-2010

$9,500

H 19 in W 25 in

Sam Francis Untitled Blue, Red, Yellow 1986 Signed Lithograph Edition of 55

By Sam Francis

Located in Minneapolis, MN

color, making him one of the most distinctive figures in 20th-century American art. Francis is best

Category

Late 20th Century Paintings

Materials

Lithograph

David HockneyDavid Hockney The Buzzing of the Blue Guitar Edition of 200

$5,800

H 13.5 in W 16.75 in

David Hockney The Buzzing of the Blue Guitar Edition of 200

By David Hockney

Located in Minneapolis, MN

artists of the 20th and 21st centuries. Known for his bold use of color, experimentation with form and

Category

Late 20th Century Paintings

Materials

Etching

James RosenquistJames Rosenquist Window Washer Glass House 1978 Signed Etching Edition of 78, 1965

$2,500

H 35.75 in W 17.75 in

James Rosenquist Window Washer Glass House 1978 Signed Etching Edition of 78

By James Rosenquist

Located in Minneapolis, MN

. His legacy endures as one of the most innovative voices in 20th-century American art, illustrating the

Category

Late 20th Century Paintings

Materials

Blown Glass

Henry MooreHenry Moore Two Standing Women 1983 Cast Bronze Sculpture Signed Edition of 9, 1999

$54,000

H 4 in W 6.5 in

Henry Moore Two Standing Women 1983 Cast Bronze Sculpture Signed Edition of 9

By Henry Moore

Located in Minneapolis, MN

of authenticity from Modern Artifact. About Henry Moore Henry Moore (1898–1986) was a preeminent

Category

Late 20th Century Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Frank StellaFrank Stella Wolfeboro 1974 Signed Lithograph, c. 2016

$8,500

H 17.25 in W 22.25 in

Frank Stella Wolfeboro 1974 Signed Lithograph

By Frank Stella

Located in Minneapolis, MN

authenticity from Modern Artifact. About Frank Stella Frank Stella (b. 1936) is an American painter and

Category

Late 20th Century Paintings

Materials

Lithograph

Jim DineJim Dine Key West Signed Etching Offset Lithograph Contemporary Art Print, 2017

$5,450

H 18 in W 16 in

Jim Dine Key West Signed Etching Offset Lithograph Contemporary Art Print

By Jim Dine

Located in Minneapolis, MN

conceptual art. Dine's work explored the idea of memory, shared identity, and personal artifacts as a form of

Category

Late 20th Century Paintings

Materials

Lithograph

Jim DineJim Dine Paris, Summer, 1997 Signed Etching, Limited Edition of 14, c.1980

$6,485

H 32 in W 44 in

Jim Dine Paris, Summer, 1997 Signed Etching, Limited Edition of 14

By Jim Dine

Located in Minneapolis, MN

Artifact. About Jim Dine Jim Dine is an American artist and poet known for his contributions to the

Category

Late 20th Century Paintings

Materials

Etching

Jim DineJim Dine The Little Heart in a Landscape 1991 Signed Etching Edition of 100, 1983

$8,500

H 12.5 in W 10.125 in

Jim Dine The Little Heart in a Landscape 1991 Signed Etching Edition of 100

By Jim Dine

Located in Minneapolis, MN

includes a gallery certificate of authenticity from Modern Artifact. "The Little Heart in a Landscape

Category

Late 20th Century Paintings

Materials

Etching

Jacob LawrenceJacob Lawrence The Swearing In Color Screenprint Signed Edition of 100, 1983

$10,000

H 28 in W 18 in

Jacob Lawrence The Swearing In Color Screenprint Signed Edition of 100

By Jacob Lawrence

Located in Minneapolis, MN

Lawrence (1917–2000) was one of the most celebrated African American artists of the 20th century, renowned

Category

Late 20th Century Paintings

Materials

Screen

Hunt SlonemHunt Slonem Tropical Fronds Original 1982 30” Signed Painting, 1990

$9,500

H 30.25 in Dm 2.125 in

Hunt Slonem Tropical Fronds Original 1982 30” Signed Painting

By Hunt Slonem

Located in Minneapolis, MN

" Documentation: Includes a gallery certificate of authenticity from Modern Artifact "Tropical Fronds" (1982) by

Category

Late 20th Century Paintings

Materials

Oil

Niki de Saint PhalleNiki de Saint Phalle Nana Ceramic Signed Edition of 200, 1984

$5,500

H 5 in Dm 5 in

Niki de Saint Phalle Nana Ceramic Signed Edition of 200

By Niki de Saint Phalle

Located in Minneapolis, MN

gallery certificate of authenticity from Modern Artifact Literature: Dieter Struss. Rosenthal. Augsburg

Category

Late 20th Century Paintings

Materials

Ceramic

Ilya BolotowskyIlya Bolotowsky Mini Tondo in Scarlet Yellow Blue Signed 1975 Original Painting, 1973

$17,500

H 8 in Dm 8 in

Ilya Bolotowsky Mini Tondo in Scarlet Yellow Blue Signed 1975 Original Painting

By Ilya Bolotowsky

Located in Minneapolis, MN

art schools of the mid-20th century, and mentored artists including Ruth Asawa and Kenneth Noland. His

Category

Late 20th Century Paintings

Materials

Oil

Paul JenkinsPaul Jenkins Phenomena: Catherine Wheel Signed Abstract Lithograph

$3,650

H 27.75 in W 37 in

Paul Jenkins Phenomena: Catherine Wheel Signed Abstract Lithograph

By Paul Jenkins

Located in Minneapolis, MN

numbered by the artist. It includes a gallery certificate of authenticity from Modern Artifact. About Paul

Category

Late 20th Century Paintings

Materials

Lithograph

George RodrigueGeorge Rodrigue Blue Label Blue Dog 1995 Signed Screenprint Edition of 50, 1982

$5,800

H 20.875 in W 32 in

George Rodrigue Blue Label Blue Dog 1995 Signed Screenprint Edition of 50

By George Rodrigue

Located in Minneapolis, MN

Documentation: Includes gallery certificate of authenticity from Modern Artifact George Rodrigue's "Blue Label

Category

Late 20th Century Paintings

Materials

Screen

Niki de Saint PhalleNiki de Saint Phalle Serpent 1986 Ceramic Vase Signed Edition of 50, 1975

$80,000

H 7.75 in W 16.75 in

Niki de Saint Phalle Serpent 1986 Ceramic Vase Signed Edition of 50

By Niki de Saint Phalle

Located in Minneapolis, MN

"Serpent Vase" includes a gallery certificate of authenticity from Modern Artifact. About Niki de Saint

Category

Late 20th Century Paintings

Materials

Ceramic

Sam GilliamSam Gilliam Six Works - Collection of 6 Signed Originals Mixed Media on Paper, 1996

$17,000

H 8.5 in W 10.875 in

Sam Gilliam Six Works - Collection of 6 Signed Originals Mixed Media on Paper

By Sam Gilliam

Located in Minneapolis, MN

Modern Artifact "Six Works", is an appropriately titled collection of 6 individual mixed media works by

Category

Late 20th Century Paintings

Materials

Other Medium

KAWSKAWS Untitled Orange Companion Signed Lithograph

$2,000

H 17 in W 17 in

KAWS Untitled Orange Companion Signed Lithograph

By KAWS

Located in Minneapolis, MN

Artifact. This piece is currently not framed; the photo showing the frame is a mockup of a frame and what

Category

Late 20th Century Paintings

Materials

Lithograph

Antique Painted Metal Statue of An Egyptian Pharoah

$1,275

H 26.5 in W 7.25 in D 7.25 in

Antique Painted Metal Statue of An Egyptian Pharoah

Located in San Francisco, CA

-20th centuries. Although not an ancient artifact, the statue is likely around a hundred years old—a

Category

Early 20th Century Egyptian Revival Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Iron

LeRoy NeimanLeRoy Neiman Signed Original Watercolor on Etching Midnight Blue Ball, 1965

$18,500

H 32.5 in Dm 20 in

LeRoy Neiman Signed Original Watercolor on Etching Midnight Blue Ball

By LeRoy Neiman

Located in Minneapolis, MN

by Neiman on the bottom margin and includes a certificate of authenticity from Modern Artifact

Category

Late 20th Century Paintings

Materials

Etching

Dale ChihulyDale Chihuly Orange and Blue Baskets 60” Signed Original Mixed Media Painting, 1986

$27,000

H 40 in W 60 in

Dale Chihuly Orange and Blue Baskets 60” Signed Original Mixed Media Painting

By Dale Chihuly

Located in Minneapolis, MN

Gallery Certificate of Authenticity from Modern Artifact Dale Chihuly's "Orange and Blue Baskets

Category

Late 20th Century Paintings

Materials

Other Medium

Karl LagerfeldKarl Lagerfeld Original Yellow and White Coat Colored Pencil Fashion Sketch, Circa 1963-1969

$6,950

H 14 in W 20 in

Karl Lagerfeld Original Yellow and White Coat Colored Pencil Fashion Sketch

By Karl Lagerfeld

Located in Minneapolis, MN

Artist: Karl Lagerfeld Title: Untitled Medium: Colored Pencil Drawing Size: 20" x 14" sheet; 24" x

Category

Late 20th Century Paintings

Materials

Pencil

Karl LagerfeldKarl Lagerfeld Original 20" x 14" White Coat Fashion Sketch Contemporary Art

$6,950

H 14 in W 20 in

Karl Lagerfeld Original 20" x 14" White Coat Fashion Sketch Contemporary Art

By Karl Lagerfeld

Located in Minneapolis, MN

Artist: Karl Lagerfeld Title: Untitled Medium: Colored Pencil Drawing Size: 20" x 14" sheet; 24" x

Category

Late 20th Century Paintings

Materials

Pencil

Paul StankardPaul Stankard Signed 1998 Hand Blown Glass Paperweight with Root People, ca 1990

$4,250

H 3 in Dm 10 in

Paul Stankard Signed 1998 Hand Blown Glass Paperweight with Root People

By Paul Stankard

Located in Minneapolis, MN

Artifact. About Paul Stankard Paul Stankard has elevated the paperweight to a celebrated form of fine art

Category

Late 20th Century Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Blown Glass

Jim DineJim Dine Original Painting Atheism VII 1986, c. 1988

$40,000

H 37.75 in W 43 in

Jim Dine Original Painting Atheism VII 1986

By Jim Dine

Located in Minneapolis, MN

Artifact. Also includes a copy of the catalog from Pace Gallery's 1986 exhibition, "Jim Dine: Paintings

Category

Late 20th Century Paintings

Materials

Oil

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Cinema Movie Professional Film Rewind With Reel, circa Mid Century as Sculpture

Unavailable

H 18 in W 12 in D 7 in

Cinema Movie Professional Film Rewind With Reel, circa Mid Century as Sculpture

Located in Dallas, TX

35mm take up reel. A true Hollywood mid 20th century artifact. NOTE: Our selling prices are usually

Category

Mid-20th Century American Industrial Mounted Objects

Materials

Metal

Obsolete 20th Century Video Chassis Artifact 360 Degree Sculpture

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H 18 in W 16 in D 9 in

Obsolete 20th Century Video Chassis Artifact 360 Degree Sculpture

By Bill Reiter

Located in Dallas, TX

Submitted for your consideration is this late 20th century Sony obsolete video tape recording

Category

Late 20th Century Japanese Machine Age Scientific Instruments

Obsolete 20th Century Video Chassis Artifact 360 Degree Sculpture

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H 18 in W 16 in D 9 in

Obsolete 20th Century Video Chassis Artifact 360 Degree Sculpture

Located in Dallas, TX

. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ XTRA 25%OFF Submitted for your consideration is this late 20th century Sony obsolete video tape

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Late 20th Century Japanese Machine Age Scientific Instruments

Hollywood 20th Century Fox Studio Arc Light, Huge Artifact, 1935

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H 43 in W 26.5 in D 36 in

Hollywood 20th Century Fox Studio Arc Light, Huge Artifact, 1935

By Mole Richardson Company

Located in Dallas, TX

motion picture carbon arc spotlight made in Hollywood, USA, circa 1935 and sold new, to 20th century Fox

Category

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Materials

Steel

Television Multi Test Panel, Early TV Artifact, Mid-20th Century, as Sculpture

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H 14.5 in W 19.5 in D 10 in

Television Multi Test Panel, Early TV Artifact, Mid-20th Century, as Sculpture

Located in Dallas, TX

. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Submitted for your approval, this mid-20th century television cable test panel survives in excellent

Category

Mid-20th Century American Industrial Mounted Objects

Materials

Aluminum, Steel

French Egg Shaped Artifact

Unavailable

H 24 in Dm 14 in

French Egg Shaped Artifact

Located in Atlanta, GA

French Egg Shaped Artifact. Worn and Rustic.

Category

20th Century French Sculptures

Hollywood 20th Century Fox Studio Arc Light, Gigantic Feature Film Artifact 1935

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H 43 in W 26.5 in D 36 in

Hollywood 20th Century Fox Studio Arc Light, Gigantic Feature Film Artifact 1935

By Mole Richardson Company

Located in Dallas, TX

rare motion picture carbon arc spotlight made in Hollywood, USA, circa 1935 and sold new, to 20th

Category

Early 20th Century American Art Deco More Furniture and Collectibles

Materials

Steel

Hollywood 20th Century Fox Studio Arc Light, Huge, Iconic, Real Artifact, 1935

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H 43 in W 26.5 in D 36 in

Hollywood 20th Century Fox Studio Arc Light, Huge, Iconic, Real Artifact, 1935

By Mole Richardson Company

Located in Dallas, TX

motion picture carbon arc spotlight made in Hollywood, USA, circa 1935 and sold new, to 20th century Fox

Category

Early 20th Century American Art Deco More Furniture and Collectibles

Materials

Steel

Hollywood 20th Century Fox Studio Arc Light, Huge Artifact, 1935, Mole Richards

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H 98.43 in W 27.56 in D 19.69 in

Hollywood 20th Century Fox Studio Arc Light, Huge Artifact, 1935, Mole Richards

Located in Cromer, AU

This is an original vintage industrial arc lamp made by Mole Richardson. History This genuine vintage Hollywood stage light (circa 1930s) are works of art that make a statement. The...

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Antique Early 19th Century American Industrial Floor Lamps

Materials

Steel

Television Multi Test Panel, Early TV Artifact, Circa Mid-20th C. As Sculpture.

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H 14.5 in W 19.5 in D 10 in

Television Multi Test Panel, Early TV Artifact, Circa Mid-20th C. As Sculpture.

Located in Dallas, TX

. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Submitted for your approval, this mid-20th century television cable test panel survives in excellent

Category

Mid-20th Century American Industrial Mounted Objects

Materials

Aluminum, Steel

Component Art Wall Sculpture #PM-826, Mid-Century TV Video Artifacts

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H 36 in W 36 in D 2 in

Component Art Wall Sculpture #PM-826, Mid-Century TV Video Artifacts

By Bill Reiter

Located in Dallas, TX

Bill Reiter is made of late & mid-20th century vintage Television studio electronic artifacts and

Category

Mid-20th Century American Industrial Wall-mounted Sculptures

Materials

Metal, Aluminum, Brass, Copper, Wire

Component Art "0609A" Wall Sculpture Comprised of Mid-20th TV Artifacts, on Sale

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H 17.5 in W 17.5 in D 3 in

Component Art "0609A" Wall Sculpture Comprised of Mid-20th TV Artifacts, on Sale

By Bill Reiter

Located in Dallas, TX

mid-20th century vintage television studio equipment electronic artifacts and components. Mounted on

Category

20th Century American Industrial Wall-mounted Sculptures

Component Art "0609A" Wall Sculpture Comprised Of Mid 20th TV Artifacts. ON SALE

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H 17.5 in W 17.5 in D 3 in

Component Art "0609A" Wall Sculpture Comprised Of Mid 20th TV Artifacts. ON SALE

Located in Dallas, TX

mid-20th century vintage television studio equipment electronic artifacts and components. Mounted on

Category

20th Century American Industrial Wall-mounted Sculptures

Component Art 659-C Wall Sculpture, Big View Mid 20th TV Artifacts. Take 25% OFF

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Component Art 659-C Wall Sculpture, Big View Mid 20th TV Artifacts. Take 25% OFF

Located in Dallas, TX

. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Submitted for your approval, this component art wall sculpture made of mid-20th century vintage TV studio

Category

Mid-20th Century American Industrial Wall-mounted Sculptures

Materials

Metal, Aluminum, Gold Plate, Silver Plate, Brass, Copper, Chrome, Wire, ...

Component Art Wall Sculpture #PM-826. Mid-Century TV Video Artifacts. ON SALE.

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Component Art Wall Sculpture #PM-826. Mid-Century TV Video Artifacts. ON SALE.

Located in Dallas, TX

is made of late & mid-20th century vintage Television studio electronic artifacts and components

Category

Mid-20th Century American Industrial Wall-mounted Sculptures

Materials

Metal, Aluminum, Brass, Copper, Wire

Component Art "1.20" Wall Sculpture Comprised W Mid-Century TV Artifacts ON SALE

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Component Art "1.20" Wall Sculpture Comprised W Mid-Century TV Artifacts ON SALE

By Bill Reiter

Located in Dallas, TX

mid-20th century vintage television studio equipment electronic artifacts and components. Mounted on

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Late 20th Century American Industrial Mounted Objects

Component Art "MF-117" Wall Sculpture Of Mid-Century TV Artifacts Signed ON SALE

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Component Art "MF-117" Wall Sculpture Of Mid-Century TV Artifacts Signed ON SALE

By Bill Reiter

Located in Dallas, TX

mid-20th century vintage television studio equipment electronic artifacts and components. Mounted on

Category

Late 20th Century American Industrial Mounted Objects

Component Art Sculpture by Bill Reiter, Primitive TV Equipment Artifact. ON SALE

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Component Art Sculpture by Bill Reiter, Primitive TV Equipment Artifact. ON SALE

By Bill Reiter

Located in Dallas, TX

. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Submitted for your approval is this circa mid-20th century Television monitor equipment artifact. All

Category

Mid-20th Century American Archaistic Mounted Objects

Weston, DC Microampere Meter, Early Electric Artifact, Mounted Sculpture ON SALE

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H 7.5 in W 8.5 in D 11.5 in

Weston, DC Microampere Meter, Early Electric Artifact, Mounted Sculpture ON SALE

Located in Dallas, TX

desk, library, office, display or collection accessory. A true early electrics artifact. As with all

Category

Early 20th Century Industrial Mounted Objects

Materials

Metal

Pink Reborn Pearls, French Deco Artifact multi strand Lariat, by Sylvia Gottwald

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H 0.5 in W 3 in D 0.5 in L 108 in

Pink Reborn Pearls, French Deco Artifact multi strand Lariat, by Sylvia Gottwald

By Sylvia Gottwald

Located in Washington DC, DC

Pink Reborn Pearls, black Pearl spacers and French Deco Artifacts are elements which have been up

Category

Late 20th Century French Art Deco Multi-Strand Necklaces

Materials

Pearl, Black Pearl, Freshwater Pearl

20th Century Fox Studios Movie Shipping Container, circa 1940, Show as Sculpture

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H 16 in W 5 in D 17 in

20th Century Fox Studios Movie Shipping Container, circa 1940, Show as Sculpture

Located in Dallas, TX

to state this item to be a real motion picture artifact item. This is a rare 20th century Fox

Category

Mid-20th Century American Industrial Historical Memorabilia

Materials

Steel

CBS News News Film Courier Transport Pouch Circa Mid-20th Century, Bold

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H 31 in W 25 in D 1.5 in

CBS News News Film Courier Transport Pouch Circa Mid-20th Century, Bold

By CBS News

Located in Dallas, TX

Submitted for your consideration is this Circa mid 20th century CBS News artifact. We had only two

Category

Mid-20th Century American Industrial Wall-mounted Sculptures

Materials

Jute, Paper

Machine Age Art Deco Mid-Century Modern Eucharist, Baptismal or Communion Font

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H 22.5 in W 10.5 in D 11 in

Machine Age Art Deco Mid-Century Modern Eucharist, Baptismal or Communion Font

Located in Dallas, TX

20th century Religious artifact. Locking font (with key), presumably mounted on Stand originally

Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Religious Items

Materials

Chrome, Metal

Movie Projector Primitive Electronics, Midcentury, Vintage, Display as Sculpture

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H 9.5 in W 12 in D 4.5 in

Movie Projector Primitive Electronics, Midcentury, Vintage, Display as Sculpture

By Bill Reiter

Located in Dallas, TX

Submitted for your approval is this circa mid-20th century circuit electronic array artifact from a

Category

Mid-20th Century American Archaistic Mounted Objects

Movie Projector Primitive Electronics, Midcentury, as Sculpture

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H 9.5 in W 12 in D 4.5 in

Movie Projector Primitive Electronics, Midcentury, as Sculpture

Located in Dallas, TX

. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Submitted for your approval is this circa Mid-20th century ci...

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Mid-20th Century American Archaistic Mounted Objects

Movie Projector Primitive Electronics, Midcentury, Vintage, Display as Sculpture

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H 9.5 in W 12 in D 4.5 in

Movie Projector Primitive Electronics, Midcentury, Vintage, Display as Sculpture

Located in Dallas, TX

. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Submitted for your approval is this circa Mid-20th century ci...

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Mid-20th Century American Archaistic Mounted Objects

20th Century Fox Studios Movie Shipping Container, Circa 1940, Show As Sculpture

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H 16 in W 5 in D 17 in

20th Century Fox Studios Movie Shipping Container, Circa 1940, Show As Sculpture

Located in Dallas, TX

picture artifact item. This is a rare 20th century Fox Studios artifact and not a generic shipping box

Category

Mid-20th Century American Industrial Historical Memorabilia

Materials

Steel

20th Century Fox Studios Movie Shipping Container, Circa 1940, Show as Sculpture

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H 16 in W 5 in D 17 in

20th Century Fox Studios Movie Shipping Container, Circa 1940, Show as Sculpture

Located in Dallas, TX

item. This is a rare 20th century Fox Studios artifact and not a generic shipping box. Total of one

Category

Mid-20th Century American Industrial Historical Memorabilia

Materials

Steel

Wright Brothers' Flyer III Artifacts

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H 30.13 in W 35.25 in L 30.13 in

Wright Brothers' Flyer III Artifacts

Located in New Orleans, LA

The embodiment of American ingenuity and aviation history, this collection of tools and artifacts

Category

20th Century American Other Aviation Objects

Materials

Metal

Framed Wright Brothers Flyer III Artifacts

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H 25.25 in W 29.5 in D 2.75 in

Framed Wright Brothers Flyer III Artifacts

Located in New Orleans, LA

The embodiment of American ingenuity and aviation history, this collection of tools and artifacts

Category

20th Century American Other Historical Memorabilia

Boar's Tusk Artifacts on Custom Stands

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H 17 in W 15 in D 4 in

Boar's Tusk Artifacts on Custom Stands

Located in Palm Desert, CA

Fabulous pair of boar tusks, custom mounted on patinated bronze stands. Sold separately. The larger tusk lists for $950.00 and measures approx. 17" high, 15" wide, and 4" deep. Th...

Category

Early 20th Century American Taxidermy

Materials

Bronze

Antique Artifact Carved Temple Stele Stone Slab Art Sculpture

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H 34.5 in W 19.75 in D 6.75 in

Antique Artifact Carved Temple Stele Stone Slab Art Sculpture

Located in Keego Harbor, MI

A unique artifact inspired collector’s item – an antique temple stele, or stone slab. From a

Category

20th Century Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Stone

Emily Armenta 18 Karat Gold Diamond Sueno Collection Freeform Artifact Enhancer

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W 1 in L 1.35 in

Emily Armenta 18 Karat Gold Diamond Sueno Collection Freeform Artifact Enhancer

By Emily Armenta

Located in Birmingham, AL

! She describes it as a "free from artifact enhancer". This piece has gorgeous champagne colored

Category

Late 20th Century American Artist Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

20th Century German Ceramic Table Lamp

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H 33.5 in W 15.2 in D 15.2 in

20th Century German Ceramic Table Lamp

Located in High Point, NC

focal point of refined taste and a beautiful artifact of 20th-century artistry.

Category

20th Century German Table Lamps

Materials

Ceramic

Early 20th Century Belgian Metal & Marble Goblet

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H 28.5 in W 15.2 in D 9.4 in

Early 20th Century Belgian Metal & Marble Goblet

Located in High Point, NC

Discover a piece of Belgian history with this early 20th-century goblet, an artifact of triumph

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Early 20th Century Belgian Sports Equipment and Memorabilia

Materials

Marble, Metal

Middle 20th century Old bronze Nepali Lokeshwor Bodhisattva statue from Nepal

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H 10.2 in W 6.5 in D 4.34 in

Middle 20th century Old bronze Nepali Lokeshwor Bodhisattva statue from Nepal

Located in DEVENTER, NL

This old bronze Nepali Lokeshwor Bodhisattva statue is a stunning middle 20th-century Buddhist

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Mid-20th Century Nepalese Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Bronze

Early 20th Century Dice Gambling Wheel with Starburst Veneer Face

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H 83 in W 60 in D 12 in

Early 20th Century Dice Gambling Wheel with Starburst Veneer Face

Located in Dekalb, IL

. Originally used in gaming halls, carnivals, or early 20th-century social clubs, this object is equal parts

Category

Early 20th Century American Industrial Games

Materials

Wood

20th Century Turkish Decorative Vase in Dark Clay with Rustic Finish

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H 16.15 in Dm 10.83 in

20th Century Turkish Decorative Vase in Dark Clay with Rustic Finish

Located in London, GB

stunning artifact from 20th-century Anatolia, a region celebrated for its masterful pottery traditions

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Vintage 1940s Turkish Rustic Vases

Materials

Clay

Louise NevelsonMid-Century Etching entitled "One Ancient Figure" Edition Artist's Proof signed, circa 1953

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H 30.5 in W 32 in D 1.5 in

Mid-Century Etching entitled "One Ancient Figure" Edition Artist's Proof signed

By Louise Nevelson

Located in New York, NY

artifact of 20th-century artistic innovation. In a Custom White Gilt Gallery Frame, this piece is in

Category

1950s Mixed Media

Materials

Etching

Square Coffee Table with Humpback Stretcher and Horse Hoof Legs

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H 18 in W 36 in D 37 in

Square Coffee Table with Humpback Stretcher and Horse Hoof Legs

Located in Yonkers, NY

A late Qing Dynasty period square shaped coffee table from the early 20th century with humpback

Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Wood

Pablo Picasso1966 After Pablo Picasso 'Gravure Contemporaine', 1966

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H 26.5 in W 16.75 in D 0.1 in

1966 After Pablo Picasso 'Gravure Contemporaine'

By Pablo Picasso

Located in Brooklyn, NY

graphic design with fine art, celebrating one of the greatest artists of the 20th century. It is a

Category

1960s Cubist Prints and Multiples

Materials

Screen

Wright Brothers' Flyer III Artifacts

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H 25.25 in W 29.5 in D 2.75 in

Wright Brothers' Flyer III Artifacts

Located in New Orleans, LA

Representing American ingenuity and aviation history, this collection of drill bits was once used by the legendary Wright Brothers in the creation of their groundbreaking “Flyers.” A...

Category

20th Century American Other Historical Memorabilia

Materials

Metal

Chez Faouzi Custom-Made Moroccan Necklace with Shells, Beads and Artifacts

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H 43.75 in Dm 1.5 in

Chez Faouzi Custom-Made Moroccan Necklace with Shells, Beads and Artifacts

By Chez Faouzi

Located in Atlanta, GA

conus shell along with a charming collection of Moroccan beads, shells and artifacts. Black cord

Category

20th Century Moroccan Tribal Collectible Jewelry

Materials

Shell, Cord, Beads

Pre-Columbian Veracruz Smiling Head Terracotta Pottery Historic Artifact

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H 5 in W 5 in D 3.5 in

Pre-Columbian Veracruz Smiling Head Terracotta Pottery Historic Artifact

Located in Keego Harbor, MI

An amusing pre-Columbian Veraruz terracotta pottery smiling head on a wood base. Although simplified, there is a lifelike and expressionistic quality to the figure. Circa Late Classi...

Category

20th Century Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Terracotta

Arrowhead Collection, Eastern Woodlands Indians Artifacts, Stone, Copper, Bone

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H 18.5 in W 15 in D 1.75 in

Arrowhead Collection, Eastern Woodlands Indians Artifacts, Stone, Copper, Bone

Located in Stamford, CT

displayed in a hand made frame with a yellow background. The frame early to mid 20th century. The artifacts

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Antique 15th Century and Earlier American Prehistoric Arms, Armor and We...

Materials

Stone, Metal, Copper

20th Century French Foundry Pot Crucible

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H 13.3 in W 10.5 in D 10.5 in

20th Century French Foundry Pot Crucible

Located in High Point, NC

A striking artifact from 20th-century France, this foundry pot crucible embodies the utilitarian

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20th Century French Planters and Jardinieres

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A Moroccan Silver Hamsa, Early 20th Century. Judaica Amulet

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H 4.73 in W 3.47 in D 0.2 in

A Moroccan Silver Hamsa, Early 20th Century. Judaica Amulet

Located in New York, NY

A Silver Hamsa from early 20th-century Morocco is an exquisite artifact that blends Jewish

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Early 20th Century Moroccan Sterling Silver

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Silver

Galerie La Pochade, Paris France. Abstract Marble Sculpture

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H 5.5 in W 6 in D 4 in

Galerie La Pochade, Paris France. Abstract Marble Sculpture

Located in Surfside, FL

artifacts to 20th century masters. so the date is unknown. from the collection of major collector and

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20th Century Minimalist Abstract Sculptures

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Marble, Steel

Dora Maar — Picasso Guernica Photogravure, 1937 From Verve Magazine, Framed

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H 22.45 in W 28.75 in D 1.38 in

Dora Maar — Picasso Guernica Photogravure, 1937 From Verve Magazine, Framed

By Dora Maar, (after) Pablo Picasso

Located in Barcelona, Barcelona

Shipping An iconic visual artifact of 20th-century art history: this photogravure captures Pablo Picasso’s

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Vintage 1930s French Mid-Century Modern Prints

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Burl Wood and Burnished Bronze Credenza, Leon Rosen, Pace Collection, 1970's

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H 30.35 in W 74.5 in D 19 in

Burl Wood and Burnished Bronze Credenza, Leon Rosen, Pace Collection, 1970's

By Pace Collection, Leon Rosen

Located in Culver City, CA

like this burl and bronze credenza is not just furniture; it's a coveted artifact of 20th-century

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Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Credenzas

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Egyptian Revival Green Scarab 12K Gold Swivel Ring, circa 1920

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Egyptian Revival Green Scarab 12K Gold Swivel Ring, circa 1920

Located in Venice, CA

early 20th Century many of these artifacts were being brought back to Europe. Many items decorated with

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Vintage 1920s Unknown Egyptian Revival Fashion Rings

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Gold

Mid Century American Eagle Carousel Artifact

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H 20 in W 64 in

Mid Century American Eagle Carousel Artifact

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Painted Carved Double Eagle Head with Scarlet Mouth. Round Center Mirror 18"D.

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20th Century American Decorative Art

African Artifacts on Stands

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Dm 4 in

African Artifacts on Stands

Located in San Francisco, CA

4" and 3" African patterned discs on stands. Original usage is unknown. Priced individually.

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Unique African Artifact.

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Unique African Artifact.

Located in Miami, FL

Incredible and very rare sculpture with magnificent handcarved details of animals and antique figures. Original from Africa.
Made of two pieces of the same quality, it has on ...

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African Artifact of a Male Figure

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H 21.25 in W 7.25 in D 7.25 in

African Artifact of a Male Figure

Located in Cathedral City, CA

character and thus shows signs of age while maintaining great form and structure. This artifact has been

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Large Basis Weight Scale Artifact

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H 23 in W 22 in D 5.5 in

Large Basis Weight Scale Artifact

By Thwing Instrument Company

Located in Dallas, TX

been re-purposed as an industrial artifact or piece of art.

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Early 20th Century American Scientific Instruments

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Mirror Constructed of 18th &18th C Artifacts

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H 67 in W 44 in D 4 in

Mirror Constructed of 18th &18th C Artifacts

Located in Dallas, TX

Mirror constructed of 18th & 19th century artifacts

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Wood, Mirror

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Materials

Textile, Wood, Linen, Fiberglass

VOLARE Large Pendant Light in Dark Bronze & Blown Glass by Blueprint Lighting

$3,800 / item

H 15 in Dm 19.63 in

VOLARE Large Pendant Light in Dark Bronze & Blown Glass by Blueprint Lighting

By Josef Hoffmann, Blueprint Lighting

Located in New York, NY

Volare draws inspiration from a collection of ornate pendants discovered by founders Kelly and Josh during a family trip to Washington, D.C. Featuring a substantial 20" pressed-glass...

Category

2010s American Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass, Bronze, Enamel, Nickel

JENNY Large Wall Light or Sconce in Enamel & Brass by Blueprint Lighting

$1,275 / item

H 15 in W 13.5 in D 6 in

JENNY Large Wall Light or Sconce in Enamel & Brass by Blueprint Lighting

By Stilnovo, Mathieu Matégot, Blueprint Lighting

Located in New York, NY

Introducing Jenny, the latest vintage-inspired fixture from Blueprint Lighting. Named for multi-hyphenate Jenny Mollen; NYT best-selling author, actress, design enthusiast, mom of ...

Category

2010s American Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Brass, Bronze, Enamel, Nickel

Jaquard Woven American Coverlet 19th C.

$1,050

H 86.62 in W 70.87 in D 0.2 in

Jaquard Woven American Coverlet 19th C.

Located in Istanbul, TR

American coverlets are woven bed coverings that have a rich history in the United States. They were widely popular from the late 18th century through the 19th century, with their pro...

Category

Antique Early 19th Century American American Craftsman Quilts and Blankets

Materials

Wool

Wrought Iron Martini Table, Large

$761 / item

H 22.05 in Dm 12.21 in

Wrought Iron Martini Table, Large

Located in London, GB

A wrought iron martini table, hand made in England to a 1940s original design. Shown here finished with a natural bronze patina. Available in bronze or black finishes. Large: 31 c...

Category

2010s British Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Wrought Iron

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20th Century Artifacts For Sale on 1stDibs

Find a variety of 20th century artifacts available on 1stDibs. The range of distinct 20th century artifacts — often made from metal, wood and bamboo — can elevate any home. 20th century artifacts have been produced for many years, with earlier versions available from the 20th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. 20th century artifacts bearing Arts and Crafts hallmark is very popular at 1stDibs. There have been many well-made 20th century artifacts over the years, but those made by Chez Faouzi and Ralph Gibson are often thought to be among the most beautiful.