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Art Deco Pair of Silvered Metal Playing Bears Bookends, France, 1920's
Art Deco Pair of Silvered Metal Playing Bears Bookends, France, 1920's

Art Deco Pair of Silvered Metal Playing Bears Bookends, France, 1920's

By Émile Nestor Joseph Carlier 1

Located in Buenos Aires, Olivos

Each with impressed “FABRICATION FRANCAIS PARIS” foundry mark. Made in France, 1920´s. We have specialized in the sale of Art Deco and Art Nouveau and Vintage styles since 1995.

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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Antique Foundry Marks

Materials

Marble, Metal

German Shepherd Dog Bust Paperweight Sculpture / France, 1910
German Shepherd Dog Bust Paperweight Sculpture / France, 1910

German Shepherd Dog Bust Paperweight Sculpture / France, 1910

Located in Buenos Aires, Olivos

German shepherd dog bust paperweight sculpture / France, 1910. Foundry Mark coin. Signed H. Puyen. Silver plated metal mounted over a green marble.

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Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Antique Foundry Marks

Materials

Marble, Metal

Art Deco Grisby Bear Sculpture Bronze Bookends, France, circa 1925
Art Deco Grisby Bear Sculpture Bronze Bookends, France, circa 1925

Art Deco Grisby Bear Sculpture Bronze Bookends, France, circa 1925

By Ch. Soudant

Located in Buenos Aires, Olivos

Mounted over brown marble base. signed Ch. Soudant, and foundry marks Susse freress ed. Paris. Very Nice sculpture of a playing bear.

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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Antique Foundry Marks

Materials

Bronze

Art Deco / Cubist Becquerel Horse Car Mascot / Hood Ornament, 1920s
Art Deco / Cubist Becquerel Horse Car Mascot / Hood Ornament, 1920s

Art Deco / Cubist Becquerel Horse Car Mascot / Hood Ornament, 1920s

By Etling Paris, André Vincent Becquerel

Located in Buenos Aires, Olivos

Fantastic polo or equestrian paperweight, car mascot, hood ornament, by French artist Becquerel. Signed. With foundry marks. With original Art Deco patina. Mounted over a marble base.

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1920s French Art Deco Antique Foundry Marks

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Napoleon Bronze Sculpture Desk Inkwell, Signed Emile Pinedo
Napoleon Bronze Sculpture Desk Inkwell, Signed Emile Pinedo

Napoleon Bronze Sculpture Desk Inkwell, Signed Emile Pinedo

By Émile Pinedo

Located in Buenos Aires, Olivos

Napoleon Bonaparte bronze desk inkwell, signed Pinedo with foundry mark. Mounted over a Green Alps marble. Antique signed 19th large bronze gold overlay Napoleon inkwell.

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1890s French Empire Antique Foundry Marks

Materials

Bronze

Rare Bronze Sculpture “Charles VII, The Victorious” by Antoine-Louis Barye
Rare Bronze Sculpture “Charles VII, The Victorious” by Antoine-Louis Barye

Rare Bronze Sculpture “Charles VII, The Victorious” by Antoine-Louis Barye

By Antoine-Louis Barye

Located in Shippensburg, PA

Note Charles VII is missing his baton. While there is no foundry mark and the model shows every indication of being a lifetime cast, the use of cylindrical slotted bolts is typical ...

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19th Century French Romantic Antique Foundry Marks

Materials

Bronze

Leda and the Swan Bronze sculpture by Ferd Otratovsky
Leda and the Swan Bronze sculpture by Ferd Otratovsky

Leda and the Swan Bronze sculpture by Ferd Otratovsky

Located in Buenos Aires, Olivos

Black patinated bronze, mounted to an dark green marble plinth. Stamped with foundry mark. Leda and the Swan is a story and subject in art from Greek mythology in which the god Zeus...

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Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Antique Foundry Marks

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Art Deco Bronze Sculpture Figure of a Naked Woman by Sibylle May, France 1920´s
Art Deco Bronze Sculpture Figure of a Naked Woman by Sibylle May, France 1920´s

Art Deco Bronze Sculpture Figure of a Naked Woman by Sibylle May, France 1920´s

By Sibylle May

Located in Buenos Aires, Olivos

Signed in the bronze + foundry marks (LA STELE) Rare French Art Deco bronze figure of Sibylle May.

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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Antique Foundry Marks

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Auguste Cain Silvered Bronze Lion & Ostrich Sculpture 19th Century.
Auguste Cain Silvered Bronze Lion & Ostrich Sculpture 19th Century.

Auguste Cain Silvered Bronze Lion & Ostrich Sculpture 19th Century.

By Susse Freres, Auguste Nicholas Cain

Located in Buenos Aires, Olivos

Signed "A. Cain" and a foundry mark. Perfect Size to locate on a desk. Auguste Nicholas Cain (1821 – 1894) was a Paris born French sculptor in the Animaliers school who was known fo...

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Late 19th Century French Empire Antique Foundry Marks

Materials

Bronze

Art Deco Bronze Rabbit Table Bell Ring by Edouard-Marcel Sandoz 1920s
Art Deco Bronze Rabbit Table Bell Ring by Edouard-Marcel Sandoz 1920s

Art Deco Bronze Rabbit Table Bell Ring by Edouard-Marcel Sandoz 1920s

By Edouard-Marcel Sandoz

Located in Buenos Aires, Olivos

The base features a rear aperture for cable insertion, while its underside reveals both the artist's signature and the foundry mark. Sandoz, celebrated for his animal sculptures, cap...

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1920s French Art Deco Antique Foundry Marks

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Mid-18th Century Louis XV Period Chest Of Drawers Commode Stamped LARDIN
Mid-18th Century Louis XV Period Chest Of Drawers Commode Stamped LARDIN

Mid-18th Century Louis XV Period Chest Of Drawers Commode Stamped LARDIN

By Andre Antoine Lardin

Located in Forney, TX

Bronzes not removed to inspect for foundry marks. - DIMENSIONS: (approx) 33" High, 42" Wide, 20.75" Deep - CONDITION REPORT: Overall a superb example, especially considering its ...

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Mid-18th Century French Louis XV Antique Foundry Marks

Materials

Breccia Marble, Bronze, Ormolu

Art Nouveau bronze bust Acting Coy by G. van der Straeten 1890
Art Nouveau bronze bust Acting Coy by G. van der Straeten 1890

Art Nouveau bronze bust Acting Coy by G. van der Straeten 1890

By Georges Van der Straeten

Located in Antwerp, BE

The bust is signed “G. van der Straeten” and bears a foundry seal and the mark “C”. The sculpture originates from France and is in very good condition.

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1890s French Art Nouveau Antique Foundry Marks

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Neoclassical Cast Iron Winged Cherub Garden Sculpture and Planters – 3 Piece Set
Neoclassical Cast Iron Winged Cherub Garden Sculpture and Planters – 3 Piece Set

Neoclassical Cast Iron Winged Cherub Garden Sculpture and Planters – 3 Piece Set

Located in Chicago, IL

One piece retains a cast foundry/manufacturer's mark and model number, although the mark has not been conclusively identified.

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Early 20th Century Unknown Neoclassical Antique Foundry Marks

Materials

Wood

Large Franz Bergman Austrian Cold-Painted Bronze Arab Falconer on Horseback
Large Franz Bergman Austrian Cold-Painted Bronze Arab Falconer on Horseback

Large Franz Bergman Austrian Cold-Painted Bronze Arab Falconer on Horseback

By Franz Bergmann

Located in Long Island City, NY, NY

Signed with the Bergman foundry's distinctive amphora mark. This extraordinary composition captures a richly attired Middle Eastern horseman raising his arm dramatically toward the ...

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1880s Antique Foundry Marks

Materials

Bronze

Antique Pair of Cast Brass Bird Bookends, Early 20th Century
Antique Pair of Cast Brass Bird Bookends, Early 20th Century

Antique Pair of Cast Brass Bird Bookends, Early 20th Century

Located in Nottingham, GB

Each figure stands approximately 8.3 cm high. No maker marks or foundry stamps are apparent on the visible surfaces.

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Early 20th Century Antique Foundry Marks

Materials

Brass

19th Century Grand Tour Bronze Sculpture of Diana of Gabii
19th Century Grand Tour Bronze Sculpture of Diana of Gabii

19th Century Grand Tour Bronze Sculpture of Diana of Gabii

Located in New York, NY

Inscribed Reduction Sauvage with the stamped mark of the foundry, Susse Freres. Frederic Sauvage (1786-1857) was among the first inventors of an accurate system to reduce and reprodu...

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19th Century French Classical Roman Antique Foundry Marks

Materials

Bronze

Antique English Cast Bronze Pitcher Jug with Knopped Loop Handle
Antique English Cast Bronze Pitcher Jug with Knopped Loop Handle

Antique English Cast Bronze Pitcher Jug with Knopped Loop Handle

Located in Nottingham, GB

Cast in thick bronze with visible foundry finishing marks, the vessel displays the robust functional geometry typical of late medieval and early Renaissance domestic metalware.

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16th Century Antique Foundry Marks

Materials

Bronze

Centerpiece bowl made of veined pink marble and gilt bronze
Centerpiece bowl made of veined pink marble and gilt bronze

Centerpiece bowl made of veined pink marble and gilt bronze

Located in Argenteuil, IDF

The piece is representative of high-quality Parisian craftsmanship from the Napoleon III era, drawing inspiration from Louis XVI designs. A foundry or bronze-maker's mark, consistin...

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1890s French Napoleon III Antique Foundry Marks

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Mid 19th-century Bronze Bellowing Bull Sculpture, Signed
Mid 19th-century Bronze Bellowing Bull Sculpture, Signed

Mid 19th-century Bronze Bellowing Bull Sculpture, Signed

By Rosa Bonheur

Located in San Francisco, CA

The sculpture is structurally secured to the integrated plate using period-correct, countersunk iron or bronze screws threaded into the animal’s hooves from below. While no explicit ...

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Mid-18th Century Barbizon School Antique Foundry Marks

Materials

Bronze

19th Century Patinated Bronze Cherub and Swan Sculpture by Jean-Jacques Pradier
19th Century Patinated Bronze Cherub and Swan Sculpture by Jean-Jacques Pradier

19th Century Patinated Bronze Cherub and Swan Sculpture by Jean-Jacques Pradier

By Pradier

Located in Stamford, CT

A 19th-century patinated bronze sculpture of a winged cherub or putto and swan, possibly a fountain top, signed by artist Pradier and foundry Susse Frere. The mark "SUSSE FRERES" (Su...

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Mid-19th Century French Neoclassical Antique Foundry Marks

Materials

Bronze

Harvesting Girl Spelter Statue by A.J. Scotte, Neoclassical Style, 1906
Harvesting Girl Spelter Statue by A.J. Scotte, Neoclassical Style, 1906

Harvesting Girl Spelter Statue by A.J. Scotte, Neoclassical Style, 1906

By A.J. Scotte

Located in Lisbon, PT

Scotte (1885-1905) signed and dated ”1906” with foundry stamp mark on the base. Ideal for Classical schemes that needs a beautifully detailed focal point.

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Early 20th Century French Neoclassical Antique Foundry Marks

Materials

Spelter

Large Antique Heavy Bronze Bell, College, Ship or Servants’ Bell ca. 1880
Large Antique Heavy Bronze Bell, College, Ship or Servants’ Bell ca. 1880

Large Antique Heavy Bronze Bell, College, Ship or Servants’ Bell ca. 1880

Located in Nottingham, GB

The oak frame is also in very good order, with no significant structural damage noted. No foundry or maker's mark has been identified. A rare and imposing antique bronze bell with ...

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Late 19th Century Antique Foundry Marks

Materials

Bronze

Pair of English Regency Gilt Bronze Greyhound Candlesticks, circa 1830
Pair of English Regency Gilt Bronze Greyhound Candlesticks, circa 1830

Pair of English Regency Gilt Bronze Greyhound Candlesticks, circa 1830

Located in Nottingham, GB

The pair is unsigned; while stylistically comparable with French and English animalier bronzes of the period, I would not attribute them to Barbedienne, Moreau or another specific fo...

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Early 19th Century Antique Foundry Marks

Materials

Bronze, Iron

French Set of Eleven Creil & Montereau Dessert Plates
French Set of Eleven Creil & Montereau Dessert Plates

French Set of Eleven Creil & Montereau Dessert Plates

Located in Baton Rouge, LA

Stamped on the reverse with the marks of the foundry and the initials C & M.

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Late 19th Century French French Provincial Antique Foundry Marks

Materials

Ceramic

Early 20th Century French Cast Bronze Flame Lamp Screen
Early 20th Century French Cast Bronze Flame Lamp Screen

Early 20th Century French Cast Bronze Flame Lamp Screen

Located in Mexico City, MX

The lamp doesn't show any mark of foundry or manufacturing on its body. Dimensions: 47 x 16.5 cm.

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Early 20th Century French Belle Époque Antique Foundry Marks

Materials

Bronze

Bronze Bust of Aesculapius, Grand Tour, H39cm, Collas Mechanical Reduction, 19th
Bronze Bust of Aesculapius, Grand Tour, H39cm, Collas Mechanical Reduction, 19th

Bronze Bust of Aesculapius, Grand Tour, H39cm, Collas Mechanical Reduction, 19th

By A. Collas Brevete

Located in MARSEILLE, FR

Patented in 1838, the Collas process allowed for exceptionally faithful reductions of celebrated antique sculptures and became the benchmark for the finest 19th-century bronze editio...

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19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Foundry Marks

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Pair of Bronze Urns by Jones and Willis
Pair of Bronze Urns by Jones and Willis

Pair of Bronze Urns by Jones and Willis

Located in Greenwich, CT

Fine pair of patinated bronze urns by Jones and Willis of London and Birmingham, of balustrade form, the neck with two rings over bulbous body standing on footed base, signed with ma...

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Mid-19th Century English Antique Foundry Marks

Materials

Bronze

Young girl from Bou-Saada
Young girl from Bou-Saada

Young girl from Bou-Saada

Located in PARIS, FR

Barrias " Cast by " Susse Fres Edts à Paris " (with the foundry stamp and mark used for "Susse Frères Editeurs à Paris") Presented on a trapezoidal onyx marble base France circa 190...

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Early 1900s French School Antique Foundry Marks

Materials

Bronze

Art Déco Silvered Bronze Rabbit Sculpture by Animalier Swiss Author E.M. Sandoz
Art Déco Silvered Bronze Rabbit Sculpture by Animalier Swiss Author E.M. Sandoz

Art Déco Silvered Bronze Rabbit Sculpture by Animalier Swiss Author E.M. Sandoz

By Susse Freres, Edouard-Marcel Sandoz

Located in North Miami, FL

In this case, the signature of artist/designer Sandoz is neatly engraved behind the figure, while the mark of foundry Susse Freres is imprinted below, attesting to the work's quality...

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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Antique Foundry Marks

Materials

Silver, Bronze, Nickel, Metal

Antique Italian Garden Bench with Canopy
Antique Italian Garden Bench with Canopy

Antique Italian Garden Bench with Canopy

Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire

This antique garden bench comprises of an oak seat and back within an iron frame, sturdily cast with the Italian foundry maker's mark to either side. The green canvas canopy with can...

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Late 19th Century Italian Victorian Antique Foundry Marks

Materials

Wrought Iron, Metal

19th Century Roman Bronze Statue of a Woman
19th Century Roman Bronze Statue of a Woman

19th Century Roman Bronze Statue of a Woman

By Giovanni Nisini

Located in San Francisco, CA

Italian Grand Tour bronze. Mark and foundry: G. Nisini, Roma. Good dark antique patina, circa 1860-1880.

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19th Century Italian Antique Foundry Marks

Materials

Bronze

Antique French Regency Grand Tour Bronze Crystal Desk Set Inkstand Encrier 19Ct
Antique French Regency Grand Tour Bronze Crystal Desk Set Inkstand Encrier 19Ct

Antique French Regency Grand Tour Bronze Crystal Desk Set Inkstand Encrier 19Ct

Located in Dublin, Ireland

Condition: Superb untouched condition with nice surface patination and very light evidence of use, original glass inkwells, no evidence of a foundry makers mark. Width: 13.5" (34cm...

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19th Century French Grand Tour Antique Foundry Marks

Materials

Brass, Bronze

Georges Van der Straeten "Buste de jeune femme au chapeau"
Georges Van der Straeten "Buste de jeune femme au chapeau"

Georges Van der Straeten "Buste de jeune femme au chapeau"

By Georges Van der Straeten

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Van der straeten and stamped with the Société des Bronzes de Paris foundry pastille mark and numbered 4905 with letter P Measures: Height 17.5 in. (44.45 cm.)

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Early 20th Century Antique Foundry Marks

Materials

Bronze

Art Deco Silvered Bronze Nude Sculpture by Cormier 'Joe Descomps', circa 1920
Art Deco Silvered Bronze Nude Sculpture by Cormier 'Joe Descomps', circa 1920

Art Deco Silvered Bronze Nude Sculpture by Cormier 'Joe Descomps', circa 1920

By Joe Descomps Cormier

Located in Sarasota, FL

This sculpture signed "JJ Cormier" and has "Cire Perdue" (Lost Wax technique} mark by Barbidienne Foundry. It is 17 1/4" tall, 17 1/2" wide and 5" deep at the base.

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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Antique Foundry Marks

Materials

Bronze

"The Farewell Kiss"
"The Farewell Kiss"

"The Farewell Kiss"

By Evgeny Lanceray

Located in Southampton, NY

Artist signed on the base in Cyrillic (image 5) and is also inscribed on the base with the Russian foundry Shtange mark (image 6)(. The piece was created circa 1870 to 1880.

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Late 19th Century Realist Antique Foundry Marks

Materials

Bronze

Viennese Orientalist Cold-Painted Bronze Lamp by Bergman
Viennese Orientalist Cold-Painted Bronze Lamp by Bergman

Viennese Orientalist Cold-Painted Bronze Lamp by Bergman

By Franz Xaver Bergman (Bergmann)

Located in London, GB

The base of this sculptural lamp is signed with a ‘B’ in an urn-shaped cartouche, the maker’s mark of Bergman’s foundry. Of an interesting design depicting figures during their eve...

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Early 20th Century Austrian Other Antique Foundry Marks

Materials

Bronze

Bronze Sculpture “Lion Assis No. 2”, Antoine Louis Barye, circa 1880
Bronze Sculpture “Lion Assis No. 2”, Antoine Louis Barye, circa 1880

Bronze Sculpture “Lion Assis No. 2”, Antoine Louis Barye, circa 1880

By Antoine-Louis Barye

Located in Shippensburg, PA

The present example is a post-humous cast by August Delafontaine, bearing the A*D mark of their foundry on the reverse of the sculpture.

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19th Century French Romantic Antique Foundry Marks

Materials

Bronze

19th Century French bronze sculpture of monkeys racing on horses
19th Century French bronze sculpture of monkeys racing on horses

19th Century French bronze sculpture of monkeys racing on horses

By Paul Joseph Raymond Gayrard

Located in Nr Broadway, Worcestershire

Paul Joseph Gayrard French, (1807-1855) Six Tours Bronze, signed, also signed with foundry signature & mark for Boyer Height: 9 inches Width: 9 inches Depth: 6.5 inches Paul Josep...

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19th Century Victorian Antique Foundry Marks

Materials

Bronze

Early 20th Century, Elegant Jugendstil Bronze Lady Sculpture on Marble Tray Base
Early 20th Century, Elegant Jugendstil Bronze Lady Sculpture on Marble Tray Base

Early 20th Century, Elegant Jugendstil Bronze Lady Sculpture on Marble Tray Base

By Rudolf Kaesbach

Located in Lisse, NL

This antique comes with the maker's mark of the foundry Ernst Kraas, Berlin. Mind you, perfect packing and worldwide delivery from our store to your door in just 4 days is complime...

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Early 20th Century German Arts and Crafts Antique Foundry Marks

Materials

Marble, Bronze

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Antique Foundry Marks For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are several options of antique foundry marks available for sale. Frequently made of metal, bronze and stone, all antique foundry marks available were constructed with great care. Antique foundry marks have been made for many years, and versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century. Antique foundry marks bearing Art Nouveau or Art Deco hallmarks are very popular at 1stDibs. Many antique foundry marks are appealing in their simplicity, but Franz Bergmann, F. Barbedienne Foundry and Louis Ernest Barrias produced popular antique foundry marks that are worth a look.

How Much are Antique Foundry Marks?

Antique foundry marks can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price at 1stDibs is $3,912, while the lowest priced sells for $84 and the highest can go for as much as $307,389.

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