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French Tapestry 17th Royale Aubusson, Alexander Entry into Babylon - N° 1610
French Tapestry 17th Royale Aubusson, Alexander Entry into Babylon - N° 1610

French Tapestry 17th Royale Aubusson, Alexander Entry into Babylon - N° 1610

By Royal Manufacture of Aubusson, Charles Le Brun

Located in Paris, FR

A Conversation Topic: Every detail of the scene is an invitation to travel and rediscover historical mythology.

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17th Century French French Provincial Antique Invitations

Materials

Wool, Silk

Washerwomen at the River: Early 20th Century Impressionist Painting
Washerwomen at the River: Early 20th Century Impressionist Painting

Washerwomen at the River: Early 20th Century Impressionist Painting

Located in Genève, GE

The winding path guides the eye through the scene, evoking an invitation to explore. The dense vegetation emphasizes the richness of nature, while the partially cloudy sky adds drama...

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Early 20th Century Impressionist Antique Invitations

Materials

Oil

French Louis XVI Creme Painted Tall Back Heavily Carved Bergere Chair
French Louis XVI Creme Painted Tall Back Heavily Carved Bergere Chair

French Louis XVI Creme Painted Tall Back Heavily Carved Bergere Chair

Located in Swedesboro, NJ

The generous seat cushion and padded arms still offer that same invitation. An antique Louis XV bergère chair with original patina is increasingly difficult to find in honest condit...

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Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Antique Invitations

Materials

Walnut

Scarlet Ibis /// John James Audubon Havell Edition Bird Ornithology Engraving
Scarlet Ibis /// John James Audubon Havell Edition Bird Ornithology Engraving

Scarlet Ibis /// John James Audubon Havell Edition Bird Ornithology Engraving

By John James Audubon

Located in Saint Augustine, FL

In 1839 Havell went to America at the invitation of Audubon, first residing in Brooklyn. He settled in Ossining on the Hudson River and later moved to Tarrytown, New York, living the...

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1830s Victorian Antique Invitations

Materials

Watercolor, Engraving, Aquatint, Intaglio

1920 original travel poster by Joseph Rovers for the Dutch railways
1920 original travel poster by Joseph Rovers for the Dutch railways

1920 original travel poster by Joseph Rovers for the Dutch railways

Located in PARIS, FR

Today, this poster stands as a classic example of interwar travel advertising: both a document of its time and a timeless invitation to discovery. It captures the Netherlands not sim...

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1920s Antique Invitations

Materials

Linen, Paper, Lithograph

Circa 1900 Original poster - Cie Gle Transatlantique – Marseille to Algiers
Circa 1900 Original poster - Cie Gle Transatlantique – Marseille to Algiers

Circa 1900 Original poster - Cie Gle Transatlantique – Marseille to Algiers

By Hugo d'Alesi 1

Located in PARIS, FR

This poster is a prime example of d’Alesi’s talent for turning transportation into aspiration—offering not just a journey, but an invitation to dream. A rare and historically signif...

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Early 1900s Antique Invitations

Materials

Linen, Paper, Lithograph

Very Large Louis XV period mirror
Very Large Louis XV period mirror

Very Large Louis XV period mirror

Located in Peyraud, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes

Ideal for enhancing a living room, hallway or bedroom, this mirror is an invitation to travel back in time, to an era when luxury and art came together to create unique and enchantin...

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18th Century French Louis XV Antique Invitations

Materials

Giltwood

The Regal Convergence: A French Tapestry Masterpiece of Courtly Grandeur
The Regal Convergence: A French Tapestry Masterpiece of Courtly Grandeur

The Regal Convergence: A French Tapestry Masterpiece of Courtly Grandeur

Located in Dallas, TX

Owning a tapestry of this caliber is an invitation to participate in a lineage of taste shaped by Europe’s most elite salons.

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Early 20th Century French Louis XIV Antique Invitations

Materials

Wool

French school Landscape The pond Seine Signed oil painting Barbizon
French school Landscape The pond Seine Signed oil painting Barbizon

French school Landscape The pond Seine Signed oil painting Barbizon

Located in Zofingen, AG

These two diagonal paths, one of water, one of land, function as twin invitation lines, drawing the viewer gently but irresistibly into the heart of the scene.

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1920s Barbizon School Antique Invitations

Materials

Gesso, Canvas, Oil, Stretcher Bars

18th Century Portrait Miniature of a Child, Rococo, Enamel on Copper
18th Century Portrait Miniature of a Child, Rococo, Enamel on Copper

18th Century Portrait Miniature of a Child, Rococo, Enamel on Copper

Located in Basildon, GB

In 1706, he moved to England at the invitation of Swedish enameller Charles Boit to work on a large enamel project.

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1730s English Rococo Antique Invitations

Materials

Copper, Enamel

Norwegian Fjord
Norwegian Fjord

Norwegian Fjord

Located in Sheffield, MA

(It was suspected that the underlying reason for Normann's invitation to Munch was to cause this split). Normann exhibited in Oslo, Berlin, London, Vienna, Düsseldorf, Munich and Pa...

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Late 19th Century Romantic Antique Invitations

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Vintage Boho 19th Century Figural Painting on Board
Vintage Boho 19th Century Figural Painting on Board

Vintage Boho 19th Century Figural Painting on Board

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

This exceptional piece is an invitation to infuse your home with historical elegance and storytelling.

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19th Century British Space Age Antique Invitations

Materials

Wood, Paint

Victorian 18ct Gold Reverse-Printed Crystal Dog Portrait Cufflinks, Circa 1890
Victorian 18ct Gold Reverse-Printed Crystal Dog Portrait Cufflinks, Circa 1890

Victorian 18ct Gold Reverse-Printed Crystal Dog Portrait Cufflinks, Circa 1890

Located in Northampton, MA

Perfectly appropriate for a weekend at Balmoral, should you ever receive an invitation. Only upon closer inspection can you see the tiny little frowns on each dog's face.

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1860s British Victorian Antique Invitations

Materials

Crystal

Empire Brass Chandelier Crystal Lustre Ceiling Light Antique Classical Art Deco
Empire Brass Chandelier Crystal Lustre Ceiling Light Antique Classical Art Deco

Empire Brass Chandelier Crystal Lustre Ceiling Light Antique Classical Art Deco

Located in Berlin, DE

Acquiring this chandelier is not just a purchase; it is an invitation to timeless elegance in your space. It is not just a lighting fixture, but also embodies history, craftsmanship ...

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Early 1900s Italian Baroque Antique Invitations

Materials

Crystal, Brass

19th Century Hand Painted / Gilt Porcelain Satsuma Pair Vase
19th Century Hand Painted / Gilt Porcelain Satsuma Pair Vase

19th Century Hand Painted / Gilt Porcelain Satsuma Pair Vase

Located in Tarry Town, NY

Incorporating these vases into your collection is more than an acquisition; it's an invitation to relish in the artistry and craftsmanship that continue to captivate hearts and imagi...

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19th Century Antique Invitations

Materials

Gold

Vintage Cubist Lithograph by Gino Severini, 1960s
Vintage Cubist Lithograph by Gino Severini, 1960s

Vintage Cubist Lithograph by Gino Severini, 1960s

By Gino Severini

Located in Pasadena, CA

After joining the Futurist movement at the invitation of Filippo Tommaso Marinetti and Boccioni, Severini signed the Manifesto tecnico della pittura futurista of April 1910, along wi...

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19th Century Italian Other Antique Invitations

Materials

Paper

La Table dans l’Arbre
La Table dans l’Arbre

La Table dans l’Arbre

By Albert Andre

Located in Sheffield, MA

In 1904, he participated in the Salon de la Libre Esthétique in Brussels then, on the invitation of Paul Signac, in the Salon d'Automne. The Durand-Ruel gallery showed his works in o...

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Early 20th Century Post-Impressionist Antique Invitations

Materials

Canvas, Oil

18th Century Portrait Miniature Attributed to Christian Friedrich Zincke
18th Century Portrait Miniature Attributed to Christian Friedrich Zincke

18th Century Portrait Miniature Attributed to Christian Friedrich Zincke

Located in Basildon, GB

In 1706, he moved to England at the invitation of Swedish enameller Charles Boit to work on a large enamel project.

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1730s English Rococo Antique Invitations

Materials

Gold, Copper, Enamel

F. Novick Chicago Arts & Crafts Sterling Silver Hammered Pitcher on Tray
F. Novick Chicago Arts & Crafts Sterling Silver Hammered Pitcher on Tray

F. Novick Chicago Arts & Crafts Sterling Silver Hammered Pitcher on Tray

By Falick Novick

Located in New York, NY

He sold his work in his store and through other merchants such as Macy's in New York, but turned down an invitation from the prestigious Danish maker Georg Jensen to market Novick's ...

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Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Antique Invitations

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

English Sheffield Engraved Interior Silver Plate Barware Serving Tray
English Sheffield Engraved Interior Silver Plate Barware Serving Tray

English Sheffield Engraved Interior Silver Plate Barware Serving Tray

By Sheffield

Located in Tarry Town, NY

Incorporating this tray into your collection is more than an acquisition; it's an invitation to relish in the craftsmanship and aesthetic excellence that continue to captivate today.

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Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Invitations

Materials

Silver Plate

Antique Golf Painting Of Rye Harbour
Antique Golf Painting Of Rye Harbour

Antique Golf Painting Of Rye Harbour

Located in Oxfordshire, GB

In 1899 the newly created Oxford and Cambridge Golfing Society accepted an invitation to play their home matches at Rye and the varsity match was first played at Rye in 1911.

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Early 20th Century Antique Invitations

Materials

Canvas, Paint

Circa 1910 original travel poster Rigi-Bahn Luzern - Vitznau - Rigi - Kulm
Circa 1910 original travel poster Rigi-Bahn Luzern - Vitznau - Rigi - Kulm

Circa 1910 original travel poster Rigi-Bahn Luzern - Vitznau - Rigi - Kulm

Located in PARIS, FR

Its panoramic perspective, rich color palette, and informative layout made it both an advertisement and a travel dreamscape — an invitation to ascend into alpine splendor aboard one ...

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1910s Antique Invitations

Materials

Linen, Paper, Lithograph

'Die Architektur' (Architecture) — Bauhaus Modernism, Signed Woodcut
'Die Architektur' (Architecture) — Bauhaus Modernism, Signed Woodcut

'Die Architektur' (Architecture) — Bauhaus Modernism, Signed Woodcut

By Lyonel Feininger

Located in Myrtle Beach, SC

He became enamored with the medium, producing an impressive 117 in his first year of exploring the printmaking medium. In 1919 at the invitation of the architect Walter Gropius, he w...

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1920s Bauhaus Antique Invitations

Materials

Woodcut

View of Caillac in Lot department
View of Caillac in Lot department

View of Caillac in Lot department

Located in BELEYMAS, FR

He exhibited that year in London at the Royal Albert Hall, at the invitation of the Allied Artists' Association, demonstrating the painter's distinguished status within the internati...

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1920s French School Antique Invitations

Materials

Oil, Cardboard

Christ Knocking at the Door, Antique c.1900 German Sacred Art Print, c.1900
Christ Knocking at the Door, Antique c.1900 German Sacred Art Print, c.1900

Christ Knocking at the Door, Antique c.1900 German Sacred Art Print, c.1900

Located in Langweer, NL

The imagery is deeply symbolic: Christ approaches the door of the human heart, asking to be welcomed; the shepherd’s staff references His role as protector; the soft halo and gentle ...

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Late 19th Century German Antique Invitations

Materials

Paper

Cello Study
Cello Study

Cello Study

By Andre Kertesz

Located in New York, NY

This photograph was the result of an invitation from the Hungarian cellist Feri Roth, the leader of a string quartet performing works by modern composers like Ravel and Debussy.

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1920s Antique Invitations

Materials

Silver Gelatin

Table Viennese Secession, 1900, iron and Bronze
Table Viennese Secession, 1900, iron and Bronze

Table Viennese Secession, 1900, iron and Bronze

Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C

Other founding or early members included the architect Josef Hoffmann, the designer Koloman Moser, the designer and architect Joseph Maria Olbrich, and the painters Max Kurzweil and ...

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Early 1900s Austrian Vienna Secession Antique Invitations

Materials

Bronze

Table Arts and Crafts, 1870, Material: Iron, English
Table Arts and Crafts, 1870, Material: Iron, English

Table Arts and Crafts, 1870, Material: Iron, English

Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C

Other founding or early members included the architect Josef Hoffmann, the designer Koloman Moser, the designer and architect Joseph Maria Olbrich, and the painters Max Kurzweil and ...

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1870s English Arts and Crafts Antique Invitations

Materials

Iron

Robt. Murphy Extensive Collection of Material From  "American Protective League"
Robt. Murphy Extensive Collection of Material From  "American Protective League"

Robt. Murphy Extensive Collection of Material From "American Protective League"

Located in valatie, NY

This lot includes the related memorabilia including: 2 Brass Badges (1 Officers and 1 Lieutenants), a large photograph of the mustering out dinner meeting of members of the American ...

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Early 20th Century American Antique Invitations

Materials

Brass

Christ with Crown of Thorns / - Seeing gaze -
Christ with Crown of Thorns / - Seeing gaze -

Christ with Crown of Thorns / - Seeing gaze -

Located in Berlin, DE

Thoma traveled to England in 1879 at the invitation of art collector Charles Minoprio. Over the years, Minoprio acquired more than 60 oil paintings by Thoma and organized the first e...

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Early 1900s Realist Antique Invitations

Materials

Brass

ANTIQUE JEAN- ANTOINE HOUDON SiGNED LARGE VENUS DE MILO MARBLE STATUE ON PLINTH
ANTIQUE JEAN- ANTOINE HOUDON SiGNED LARGE VENUS DE MILO MARBLE STATUE ON PLINTH

ANTIQUE JEAN- ANTOINE HOUDON SiGNED LARGE VENUS DE MILO MARBLE STATUE ON PLINTH

By Jean-Antoine Houdon

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

Houdon's portrait sculpture of Washington was the result of a specific invitation by Benjamin Franklin to cross the Atlantic in 1785, specifically to visit Mount Vernon, so that Wash...

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Early 19th Century Italian Art Nouveau Antique Invitations

Materials

Stone, Marble

Tropic Bird /// Ornithology John James Audubon Florida Keys Ocean Beach Seascape
Tropic Bird /// Ornithology John James Audubon Florida Keys Ocean Beach Seascape

Tropic Bird /// Ornithology John James Audubon Florida Keys Ocean Beach Seascape

By John James Audubon

Located in Saint Augustine, FL

In 1839 Havell went to America at the invitation of Audubon, first residing in Brooklyn. He settled in Ossining on the Hudson River and later moved to Tarrytown, New York, living the...

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1830s Victorian Antique Invitations

Materials

Watercolor, Engraving, Aquatint, Intaglio

Chain seal in silver vermeil, garnet and carnelian. England 1870.
Chain seal in silver vermeil, garnet and carnelian. England 1870.

Chain seal in silver vermeil, garnet and carnelian. England 1870.

Located in Milan, IT

This is set in a straight invitation cushion which continues as an inverted basket with repeated geometric patterned curb in relief and pods gathered from filigree curb.

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Late 19th Century English Other Antique Invitations

Materials

Carnelian, Silver

Exhibition of Eugenio Marana - Fascist Teachers National association - 1929

Exhibition of Eugenio Marana - Fascist Teachers National association - 1929

Located in Roma, IT

Exhibition of Eugenio Marana - Fascist teachers National association is a vintage print of exhibition invitation realized in 1929. The exhibition was held in Palazzo delle Esposizio...

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1920s Contemporary Antique Invitations

Materials

Paper, Offset

19thC Terracotta "Christus Consolator" Sculpture after Thorvaldsen R&T Magdeburg
19thC Terracotta "Christus Consolator" Sculpture after Thorvaldsen R&T Magdeburg

19thC Terracotta "Christus Consolator" Sculpture after Thorvaldsen R&T Magdeburg

By Bertel Thorvaldsen

Located in Lisse, NL

Standing at 23.5 inches tall, this statue commands attention with its serene expression, flowing robe, and outstretched arms — symbolizing comfort and divine invitation. A powerful r...

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Late 19th Century German Arts and Crafts Antique Invitations

Materials

Terracotta

Dirilyte Art Deco Bronze Dirigold Soliflore Vase
Dirilyte Art Deco Bronze Dirigold Soliflore Vase

Dirilyte Art Deco Bronze Dirigold Soliflore Vase

By Dirilyte

Located in Clifton Springs, NY

The alloy was originally developed in 1914 by a Swedish metallurgist CarI Molin, who exhibited Dirigold pieces at World's Fair in New York City and Gohlenburg Exposition, achieving r...

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Early 20th Century American Art Deco Antique Invitations

Materials

Brass

Italian Empire trumeau in briarwood and brass with secrets
Italian Empire trumeau in briarwood and brass with secrets

Italian Empire trumeau in briarwood and brass with secrets

Located in Milano, IT

This striking element transforms the Trumeau into an enchanting treasure chest of secrets and beauty, an invitation to discover and rediscover the wonders hidden within.

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1810s Italian Empire Antique Invitations

Materials

Brass

Louis Comfort Tiffany & Co. Victory Favrile Glass Medallion
Louis Comfort Tiffany & Co. Victory Favrile Glass Medallion

Louis Comfort Tiffany & Co. Victory Favrile Glass Medallion

By Louis Comfort Tiffany

Located in New Orleans, LA

It is believed that this medallion was commissioned by Tiffany as an invitation to an exclusive party celebrating the end of the war.

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Early 20th Century American Art Nouveau Antique Invitations

Materials

Gilt Metal

Pair of Italian 1860s Walnut Petite Commodes with Three Drawers and Bun Feet
Pair of Italian 1860s Walnut Petite Commodes with Three Drawers and Bun Feet

Pair of Italian 1860s Walnut Petite Commodes with Three Drawers and Bun Feet

Located in Atlanta, GA

Adding these commodini to your home is an invitation to embrace the art of thoughtful design, celebrating the craftsmanship of 19th-century Italy.

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Mid-19th Century Italian Antique Invitations

Materials

Walnut

Extra Large Gilt Wood Frame Oil / Canvas  Flowers / Fruits Still Life Painting
Extra Large Gilt Wood Frame Oil / Canvas  Flowers / Fruits Still Life Painting

Extra Large Gilt Wood Frame Oil / Canvas Flowers / Fruits Still Life Painting

Located in Tarry Town, NY

Incorporating this painting into your collection is more than an acquisition; it's an invitation to relish in the timeless beauty and cultural significance that continue to captivate...

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Late 19th Century Italian Louis XVI Antique Invitations

Materials

Wood, Paint

Italian Gestures: Traditional Costumes and Body Language, 1820s Engraving
Italian Gestures: Traditional Costumes and Body Language, 1820s Engraving

Italian Gestures: Traditional Costumes and Body Language, 1820s Engraving

Located in Langweer, NL

Her outstretched hand and gentle expression accompany the phrase “Venite qui” (Come here), conveying invitation or maternal urgency. The gesture, subtle but unmistakable, is made wit...

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1820s Antique Invitations

Materials

Paper

A Marble Bust on Pedestal of Richard Cobden by Neville Northey Burnard 1865
A Marble Bust on Pedestal of Richard Cobden by Neville Northey Burnard 1865

A Marble Bust on Pedestal of Richard Cobden by Neville Northey Burnard 1865

Located in Lymington, Hampshire

PRESENTATION OF A BUST OF COBDEN TO THE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE. On the invitation of the chairman of the Chamber of Commerce, a conversazione was held last evening in the Museum of Sci...

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19th Century English Antique Invitations

Materials

Marble

Late 19th Century Antique Turkish Oushak Rug with Warm Tuscan Style
Late 19th Century Antique Turkish Oushak Rug with Warm Tuscan Style

Late 19th Century Antique Turkish Oushak Rug with Warm Tuscan Style

Located in Dallas, TX

Whether placed in a grand interior or a softly lit retreat, its presence evokes a sense of tranquility and refinement, an invitation to revel in the rich legacy of Turkish craftsmans...

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Late 19th Century Turkish Oushak Antique Invitations

Materials

Wool

Etude Barque au Quai - Normandy - Post Impressionist Seascape Oil - Othon Friesz
Etude Barque au Quai - Normandy - Post Impressionist Seascape Oil - Othon Friesz

Etude Barque au Quai - Normandy - Post Impressionist Seascape Oil - Othon Friesz

By Achille-Émile Othon Friesz

Located in Marlow, Buckinghamshire

These include Boat in a Rocky Inlet of 1910 with its frolicking women bathers, Allegory of War of 1915 executed in 24 hours, Invitation to Skate of 1919, numerous paintings of Women ...

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Early 1900s Post-Impressionist Antique Invitations

Materials

Oil, Panel, Laid Paper

Mehraban Antique Turkish Anatolian Runner
Mehraban Antique Turkish Anatolian Runner

Mehraban Antique Turkish Anatolian Runner

Located in WEST HOLLYWOOD, CA

The palette provides a soft landing and invitation to tranquil mindfulness which brings warmth into nearly any interior it graces.

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1920s Turkish Antique Invitations

Materials

Wool

FIRE CAN

FIRE CAN

By John Sloan

Located in Portland, ME

Many of Sloan's small format prints were used as holiday greetings or invitations. "A New Year plate dealing with the 'fun with fire' theme."

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1920s Antique Invitations

Materials

Etching

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Antique Invitations For Sale on 1stDibs

There is a range of antique invitations for sale on 1stDibs. Frequently made of paper, canvas and fabric, all antique invitations available were constructed with great care. Antique invitations have been produced for many years, with earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. Antique invitations bearing Rococo hallmark is very popular at 1stDibs. Antique invitations have been a part of the life’s work for many furniture makers, but those produced by Charles Edouard Edmond Delort and Dale Nichols are consistently popular.

How Much are Antique Invitations?

The average selling price for at 1stDibs is $750, while they’re typically $68 on the low end and $38,795 highest priced.