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Swedish Sterling Silver Enamel Portrait of a Sighthound
Swedish Sterling Silver Enamel Portrait of a Sighthound

Swedish Sterling Silver Enamel Portrait of a Sighthound

Located in Venice, CA

The back of the pendant features the same beautiful guilloche work. The light blue enamel and sterling silver make for a cool and shimmering color palette, a perfect complement to th...

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Early 1900s Swedish Edwardian Antique Work Light

Materials

Sterling Silver, Enamel

Antique Multi Gemstone Lily of the Valley Brooch
Antique Multi Gemstone Lily of the Valley Brooch

Antique Multi Gemstone Lily of the Valley Brooch

Located in London, GB

The brooch's circular form is accentuated by light engraving work which provides a subtle backdrop to the colourful gemstones.

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Early 1900s Antique Work Light

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Leon Delderenne “Hunter in a Forest Interior” Oil on Canvas, Signed and Dated
Leon Delderenne “Hunter in a Forest Interior” Oil on Canvas, Signed and Dated

Leon Delderenne “Hunter in a Forest Interior” Oil on Canvas, Signed and Dated

Located in Atlanta, GA

The painting balances structure and atmosphere: the verticality of the trunks anchors the composition, while the hazy, almost mist-like background evokes a sense of early morning or ...

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Late 19th Century Belgian Antique Work Light

Materials

Wood, Paint

GIA Certified .52 Carat Diamond Yellow Gold Engagement Ring
GIA Certified .52 Carat Diamond Yellow Gold Engagement Ring

GIA Certified .52 Carat Diamond Yellow Gold Engagement Ring

Located in Hicksville, NY

Item Details: Ring Size: 6.5 Metal Type: 18 Karat Yellow Gold Weight: 3.5 grams Center Diamond Details GIA CERTIFIED Center Diamond - Certificate # 2191464541 Shape: Old European ...

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Early 1900s Unknown Edwardian Antique Work Light

Materials

White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Japanese Meiji Cloisonné Enamel Ginbari Vase Green Dragon by Kumeno Teitaro
Japanese Meiji Cloisonné Enamel Ginbari Vase Green Dragon by Kumeno Teitaro

Japanese Meiji Cloisonné Enamel Ginbari Vase Green Dragon by Kumeno Teitaro

By Kumeno Teitaro

Located in Long Island City, NY, NY

Kumeno Teitaro stands apart from contemporaries such as Hayashi Kodenji and Ando Jubei through his pioneering exploration of enamel transparency and light. His work achieved internat...

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19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Work Light

Materials

Copper, Enamel

French artist. Forest Scene from Toulon. Oil on canvas. Dated 1907
French artist. Forest Scene from Toulon. Oil on canvas. Dated 1907

French artist. Forest Scene from Toulon. Oil on canvas. Dated 1907

Located in København, Copenhagen

Dated 1907 A tranquil forest motif with a path winding through dense woodland, painted in green and golden tones. The work captures the play of light filtering through the foliage, ...

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Early 1900s French Antique Work Light

Materials

Canvas

A French Cottage in the Shade
A French Cottage in the Shade

A French Cottage in the Shade

Located in North Clarendon, VT

Carpenter (1872–1936) was a distinguished American Impressionist whose work elegantly captured the shifting light and architectural rhythms of the early 20th century.

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Early 20th Century Antique Work Light

Materials

Oil

Napoleon’s Louvre Director Vivant Denon – French Empire Portrait Engraving c1820
Napoleon’s Louvre Director Vivant Denon – French Empire Portrait Engraving c1820

Napoleon’s Louvre Director Vivant Denon – French Empire Portrait Engraving c1820

Located in Langweer, NL

The composition is clean and balanced, with the portrait floating above an open field of paper, giving the work a light and sophisticated aesthetic. This makes it particularly suitab...

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Early 19th Century French Antique Work Light

Materials

Paper

Charming painting ships at sea with village at the end
Charming painting ships at sea with village at the end

Charming painting ships at sea with village at the end

Located in GB

The handling of light and atmosphere is central to the work, with reflections rendered in loose, fluid strokes that convey both movement and stillness.

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19th Century English School Antique Work Light

Materials

Canvas, Oil

19th century French Crystal and Bronze Chandelier, 1880s
19th century French Crystal and Bronze Chandelier, 1880s

19th century French Crystal and Bronze Chandelier, 1880s

Located in LEGNY, FR

The bronze structure, with its gracefully curved and finely worked arms, supports 12 light points fitted with small screw-base sockets, creating a warm glow beautifully enhanced by t...

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1880s French Antique Work Light

Materials

Crystal, Bronze

Scottish Highland Sunset Mountain Landscape River Oil Painting by J. Lewis
Scottish Highland Sunset Mountain Landscape River Oil Painting by J. Lewis

Scottish Highland Sunset Mountain Landscape River Oil Painting by J. Lewis

Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire

The heightened reds and ochres capture the effect of low Highland evening light, lending the work a striking and decorative quality while remaining rooted in the Scottish landscape t...

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19th Century English School Antique Work Light

Materials

Oil

Ships at Berth
Ships at Berth

Ships at Berth

Located in North Clarendon, VT

Carpenter (1872–1936) was a distinguished American Impressionist whose work elegantly captured the shifting light and architectural rhythms of the early 20th century.

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Early 20th Century Antique Work Light

Materials

Oil

Louis XVI Period Marquetry Desk - 18th Century
Louis XVI Period Marquetry Desk - 18th Century

Louis XVI Period Marquetry Desk - 18th Century

Located in Brussels, Brussels

The rectangular top is framed by a delicate gilt bronze gallery. Superb marquetry work in light tones on all it's sides. The table rests on straight legs decorated with fine inlays...

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18th Century French Louis XVI Antique Work Light

Materials

Walnut

Wooded River Landscape - Early 20th Century French Impressionist Oil Painting
Wooded River Landscape - Early 20th Century French Impressionist Oil Painting

Wooded River Landscape - Early 20th Century French Impressionist Oil Painting

Located in Sevenoaks, GB

A beautful early 20th century French imprressionist oil on panel depicting a wooded river landsape with a wonderful dappled light. The work is superbly executed, very atmospheric an...

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Early 20th Century Impressionist Antique Work Light

Materials

Oil, Panel

By the River, Italian, Rural Scene, Trees, Orchard, Genre Painting
By the River, Italian, Rural Scene, Trees, Orchard, Genre Painting

By the River, Italian, Rural Scene, Trees, Orchard, Genre Painting

By Alessandro Milesi

Located in Wiscasset, ME

Milesi's unrestrained brushwork and sense of movement and light set his work apart. The painting itself measures 11 3/8" x 15 1/2".

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Early 20th Century Impressionist Antique Work Light

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Composition
Composition

Composition

Located in PARIS, FR

This interplay between shadow and light gives the work a dynamic, almost elemental quality, evoking natural forces and organic movement rather than fixed imagery.

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1860s Abstract Antique Work Light

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Fishing Fleet at Sunset (Fiskebåtar i solnedgången), c. 1920
Fishing Fleet at Sunset (Fiskebåtar i solnedgången), c. 1920

Fishing Fleet at Sunset (Fiskebåtar i solnedgången), c. 1920

Located in Stockholm, SE

Throughout his career, Ekman focused on coastal life, sailing vessels, and fishermen at work, often emphasizing changing light conditions and atmospheric effects.

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1920s Post-Impressionist Antique Work Light

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Regency "Uplighter" Floor Lamp in Brass & Lucite, Fredrick Ramond, USA, c. 1986
Regency "Uplighter" Floor Lamp in Brass & Lucite, Fredrick Ramond, USA, c. 1986

Regency "Uplighter" Floor Lamp in Brass & Lucite, Fredrick Ramond, USA, c. 1986

By Fredrick Ramond

Located in Deland, FL

The thick cut lucite too shows only minor surface scratches (again shown in the detail photos provided) but showing no cracks, chips or other damage whatsoever. The light and light s...

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1880s American Mid-Century Modern Antique Work Light

Materials

Brass

Blown Glass Murano Lantern
Blown Glass Murano Lantern

Blown Glass Murano Lantern

Located in New York, NY

A  circa 1920's blown Murano glass lantern with iron-work frame and interior light. Measurements: Drop: 18" Diameter: 10"

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1920s Italian Antique Work Light

Materials

Iron

Antonio Domenico Gabbiani - 17th baroque painting - Portrait of a Nobleman
Antonio Domenico Gabbiani - 17th baroque painting - Portrait of a Nobleman

Antonio Domenico Gabbiani - 17th baroque painting - Portrait of a Nobleman

By Gabbiani

Located in Bruxelles, BE

This measured elegance, tempered by classical clarity, is fully evident in the present work. The handling of light remains restrained yet effective, modelling the face through subtle...

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17th Century Italian Baroque Antique Work Light

Materials

Canvas

In Bruges, Belgium, Impressionist oil Path by the Canal with Autumn color
In Bruges, Belgium, Impressionist oil Path by the Canal with Autumn color

In Bruges, Belgium, Impressionist oil Path by the Canal with Autumn color

By Alfred de Breanski Jnr.

Located in Hillsborough, NC

While the realism of his father’s work has achieved more fame and higher prices, the Jr has achieved a following of his own, embedded in the impressionist freedom of color, light and...

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Early 20th Century Impressionist Antique Work Light

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Chlamys, Greaves and other Armor - Lithograph - 1862

Chlamys, Greaves and other Armor - Lithograph - 1862

Located in Roma, IT

The balanced integration of figural studies and technical detail underscores the dual aesthetic and educational purpose of the work. Condition: Generally good, with light age-relate...

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1860s Modern Antique Work Light

Materials

Lithograph

La Petite Venise (Provence) - Etching by Justin Gabriel - 1864 ca.

La Petite Venise (Provence) - Etching by Justin Gabriel - 1864 ca.

By George Edwards

Located in Roma, IT

The etching evokes the atmosphere of a Mediterranean fishing village — a world of light, water, and work — rendered with a precision that conveys both topographical accuracy and lyri...

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1860s Modern Antique Work Light

Materials

Etching

Woman in Blue with Mandolin, Oil on Canvas, Modern, Circa 1915, Framed
Woman in Blue with Mandolin, Oil on Canvas, Modern, Circa 1915, Framed

Woman in Blue with Mandolin, Oil on Canvas, Modern, Circa 1915, Framed

By Jacques Martin

Located in Paris, Île-de-France

A self-taught painter initially trained as an engineer at the École Centrale de Lyon, Jacques Martin developed from the 1880s onwards a free and deeply personal body of work, based o...

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1910s Modern Antique Work Light

Materials

Canvas, Oil

French Belle Époque Putto Chandelier with Opaline Glass, circa 1900
French Belle Époque Putto Chandelier with Opaline Glass, circa 1900

French Belle Époque Putto Chandelier with Opaline Glass, circa 1900

Located in Antwerp, BE

At the center, a reclining putto appears to float effortlessly through an abundance of gilded foliage, flowers, and twisting vines, creating a sense of movement and lightness. The fi...

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Early 20th Century French Belle Époque Antique Work Light

Materials

Brass, Metal

Autumn Landscape
Autumn Landscape

Autumn Landscape

By Edward Loyal Field

Located in Sheffield, MA

One of the most prominent traits of Field’s work is a strongly focused light on a clump of trees or a small section of the landscape, giving an otherwise undramatic scene an element ...

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Late 19th Century Impressionist Antique Work Light

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Framed English School 1907 Oil - Daybreak
Framed English School 1907 Oil - Daybreak

Framed English School 1907 Oil - Daybreak

Located in Corsham, GB

An expressive and painterly work that captures the first light of day. Illegibly signed to the lower right, possibly 'S.

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Early 20th Century Antique Work Light

Materials

Oil

Napoleon at the Bivouac of Wagram – French Empire History Engraving, ca.1840
Napoleon at the Bivouac of Wagram – French Empire History Engraving, ca.1840

Napoleon at the Bivouac of Wagram – French Empire History Engraving, ca.1840

Located in Langweer, NL

While the engraving forms part of a larger cycle illustrating Napoleon’s career, it stands confidently on its own as a complete and visually compelling work. Condition: Good antique...

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Mid-19th Century French Antique Work Light

Materials

Paper

Set of 3 Antique Engravings of Civil Engineering, c.1800, Large Format
Set of 3 Antique Engravings of Civil Engineering, c.1800, Large Format

Set of 3 Antique Engravings of Civil Engineering, c.1800, Large Format

Located in Langweer, NL

Natural walnut, ebonized wood, or muted antique black frames combined with off-white or light parchment mats work especially well, enhancing the engraved detail without overwhelming ...

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Early 19th Century German Antique Work Light

Materials

Paper

Ponderosa, Sugar and White Pine (Tree Study), c. 1915
Ponderosa, Sugar and White Pine (Tree Study), c. 1915

Ponderosa, Sugar and White Pine (Tree Study), c. 1915

Located in Pasadena, CA

Francisco painted extensively in the San Gabriel Mountains near his Pasadena home as well as the San Bernardino Mountains, often depicting their towering conifers, rugged terrain, an...

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Early 20th Century Impressionist Antique Work Light

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Antique Carved Victorian Settee, Temperley x Romo Boucle (The Midnight Leopard)
Antique Carved Victorian Settee, Temperley x Romo Boucle (The Midnight Leopard)

Antique Carved Victorian Settee, Temperley x Romo Boucle (The Midnight Leopard)

Located in Rolling Hills Estates, CA

An antique carved Victorian settee in the Rococo Revival taste, circa 1860–1890, a medallion-back parlor seat crowned by a pierced crest of full-blown roses, smaller five-petalled bl...

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Late 19th Century Unknown Rococo Revival Antique Work Light

Materials

Brass

Self-Portrait
Self-Portrait

Self-Portrait

By John Hamilton Mortimer

Located in London, GB

Its provenance also ties the portrait to one of Mortimer’s most important projects and to his long standing friend, Joseph Wright of Derby shedding important light on their work toge...

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18th Century Old Masters Antique Work Light

Materials

Canvas, Oil

19th-Century Romantic Continental School Painting, Undine / Ondine (Water Nymph)
19th-Century Romantic Continental School Painting, Undine / Ondine (Water Nymph)

19th-Century Romantic Continental School Painting, Undine / Ondine (Water Nymph)

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

The treatment of Undine’s flowing hair, her semi-transparent drapery, and the dramatic play of light situate the work within the Romantic-Realist idiom practiced in both France and G...

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Mid-19th Century European Romantic Antique Work Light

Materials

Canvas, Giltwood

Late 18th C. English Georgian Satinwood and Marquetry Secretaire Display Cabinet
Late 18th C. English Georgian Satinwood and Marquetry Secretaire Display Cabinet

Late 18th C. English Georgian Satinwood and Marquetry Secretaire Display Cabinet

Located in Dublin, IE

The cabinet exhibits the refined craftsmanship characteristic of the Sheraton period, with the delicate inlay work and light satinwood veneers creating a harmonious and graceful aest...

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Late 18th Century English Georgian Antique Work Light

Materials

Satinwood

Satirical German Military Engraving of Napoleon as the Little Corporal, c1835
Satirical German Military Engraving of Napoleon as the Little Corporal, c1835

Satirical German Military Engraving of Napoleon as the Little Corporal, c1835

Located in Langweer, NL

A charming and historically engaging image from the early 19th century, combining humour, military history and well-executed engraving work. Condition: Strong impression; light age ...

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1830s German Antique Work Light

Materials

Paper

Louis Sognot pair of modernist armchairs walnut white alpaca 1927
Louis Sognot pair of modernist armchairs walnut white alpaca 1927

Louis Sognot pair of modernist armchairs walnut white alpaca 1927

By Louis Sognot

Located in Paris, IDF

During the 1920s and 1930s, he distinguished himself with elegant and functional pieces that combined modern materials such as tubular metal, glass, and light wood. His work, positio...

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1920s French Art Deco Antique Work Light

Materials

Walnut

Desert Cruciform Elegance: Early 20th Century Southwest Heirloom
Desert Cruciform Elegance: Early 20th Century Southwest Heirloom

Desert Cruciform Elegance: Early 20th Century Southwest Heirloom

Located in Dallas, TX

The shifts in wool tonality are intentional—evidence of natural hand-dyeing and localized climate—and create a living surface that shimmers softly in the changing light. This exquisi...

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Early 20th Century American Spanish Colonial Antique Work Light

Materials

Wool

Large carved stone rosette - France, 18th century
Large carved stone rosette - France, 18th century

Large carved stone rosette - France, 18th century

Located in Bruxelles, BE

This rounded vault key exhibits a delicately crafted decor, with deeply carved piercings. This virtuoso work adeptly plays with light and shadow effects, as well as contrasts between...

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Mid-18th Century French Other Antique Work Light

Materials

Stone

Large Antique 19th Century Bronze Moorish Warrior Sculpture Figure Henri Plé
Large Antique 19th Century Bronze Moorish Warrior Sculpture Figure Henri Plé

Large Antique 19th Century Bronze Moorish Warrior Sculpture Figure Henri Plé

Located in London, GB

Cast in bronze, the material reinforces the warrior’s power; while its deep, rich patination catches and modulates the light beautifully. The work is signed ‘Henri Plé’ at the base.

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19th Century French Moorish Antique Work Light

Materials

Bronze

Mountain Landscape
Mountain Landscape

Mountain Landscape

Located in Saratoga Springs, NY

The ornate gilt frame further underscores the painting’s 19th‑century origins, complementing the artist’s meticulous attention to detail. This work demonstrates Casilear’s mastery o...

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1850s Antique Work Light

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Marie-Thérèse Bretagne (19th/early 20th c.), Still Life with Wine and Vessels
Marie-Thérèse Bretagne (19th/early 20th c.), Still Life with Wine and Vessels

Marie-Thérèse Bretagne (19th/early 20th c.), Still Life with Wine and Vessels

Located in New York, NY

Executed with a warm, earthy palette and a fine sensitivity to texture and reflected light, the work captures both the richness of the objects and the quiet atmosphere of domestic li...

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19th Century French Antique Work Light

Materials

Wood, Canvas

The Lightning Path: An Early 20th Century Dazzler Textile of Sacred Rhythm
The Lightning Path: An Early 20th Century Dazzler Textile of Sacred Rhythm

The Lightning Path: An Early 20th Century Dazzler Textile of Sacred Rhythm

Located in Dallas, TX

Whether displayed as a centerpiece in a curated collection or framed as a precious heirloom, this antique Eye Dazzler textile commands reverence. It is a work of woven light and line...

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Early 20th Century American Spanish Colonial Antique Work Light

Materials

Wool

Meule Ensoleillé
Meule Ensoleillé

Meule Ensoleillé

Located in London, GB

Cariot’s meticulous, pointillist brushwork creates a shimmering effect, capturing the atmosphere and movement of light. This work exemplifies the Neo-Impressionist approach to nature...

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Early 20th Century Post-Impressionist Antique Work Light

Materials

Canvas, Oil

"Sundays Market", Emil Barbarini (1855-1930)
"Sundays Market", Emil Barbarini (1855-1930)

"Sundays Market", Emil Barbarini (1855-1930)

Located in Riga, LV

Similar to the French, Emil typically painted the same motifs at different times of the day thus creating variations featuring different shades of light. In his work, harmony dominat...

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Late 19th Century Realist Antique Work Light

Materials

Wood, Oil

Georgian Iberian 21K Gold Pendeloque Diamond Earrings
Georgian Iberian 21K Gold Pendeloque Diamond Earrings

Georgian Iberian 21K Gold Pendeloque Diamond Earrings

Located in Venice, CA

The earrings are beautifully articulated, and their hinge work allows for movement and light play. They are completely hand-made and exhibit classic Iberian construction and articula...

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1780s Spanish Georgian Antique Work Light

Materials

Diamond, Gold

Biedermeier Writing Desk, Walnut and Fir, Austrian Empire, 1850
Biedermeier Writing Desk, Walnut and Fir, Austrian Empire, 1850

Biedermeier Writing Desk, Walnut and Fir, Austrian Empire, 1850

Located in New York, NY

The writing surface is generously enough sized for light work featuring a lockable full depth drawer.

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1850s Austrian Biedermeier Antique Work Light

Materials

Walnut, Fir

Country Wedding
Country Wedding

Country Wedding

By Antal Berkes

Located in Houston, TX

His popularity and sales increased so he started "mass producing" many of his works, meeting the requirements of the art dealers of his age. His work went through light and dark peri...

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Early 1900s Other Art Style Antique Work Light

Materials

Canvas, Oil

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At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal antique work light for your home. Each antique work light for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using metal, wood and bronze. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect antique work light — we have versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century are available. Each antique work light bearing Art Deco, Art Nouveau or Arts and Crafts hallmarks is very popular. Many designers have produced at least one well-made antique work light over the years, but those crafted by Coalport Porcelain, Charles Schneider and Eugene Galien-Laloue are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

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Prices for an antique work light can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $6 and can go as high as $2,546,400, while the average can fetch as much as $3,498.

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