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Dalí, Apparatus and Hand, XXe Siècle (after)
By Salvador Dalí­
Located in Auburn Hills, MI
Original Edition Lithograph on wove paper. Signed in the plate and unnumbered, as issued. Excellent Condition; never framed or matted. Notes: From the volume, XXe Siècle, vol. no. 43...
Category

1970s Surrealist Figurative Prints

Materials

Lithograph

Arrow Large by Apparatus Studio
By APPARATUS
Located in Antwerpen, BE
apparatus is a new york based interdisciplinary design studio that explores the relationship of
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Belgian Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Arrow Large by Apparatus Studio
Arrow Large by Apparatus Studio
H 39.38 in W 62.6 in D 38.98 in
Portuguese Apparatus Table 18th Century
By Europa Antiques
Located in Madrid, ES
Portuguese Apparatus table 18th century In painted wood with gilt carvings, central column
Category

Antique Early 18th Century Portuguese Renaissance Center Tables

Materials

Wood

Portuguese Apparatus Table 18th Century
Portuguese Apparatus Table 18th Century
H 43.31 in W 47.25 in D 35.44 in
19th Oval Apparatus Salver in Yellow Metal
By Europa Antiques
Located in Madrid, ES
Italian OVAL Apparatus SALVER 19th Century In yellow metal, relief decoration with plant elements
Category

Antique 19th Century Italian Baroque Desk Sets

Materials

Metal

ANTIQUE 1684 DATED HAND CARVED 17TH CENTURY LIFT TOP WRITiNG TABLE DESK BIBLE
Located in GB
century, hand caved 1684 lift top writing work table traditionally used for bible storage Please note
Category

Antique 1680s English Charles II Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Oak

Mid century vintage hand painted terra-cotta Greco Roman charger.
By Austin Productions
Located in Allentown, PA
This is a mid century handpainted terra-cotta charger. This hand painted plate has a Greek key
Category

Vintage 1970s Greco Roman Decorative Dishes and Vide-Poche

Materials

Pottery

Mid century vintage hand painted terra-cotta Greco Roman charger.
By Austin & Seeley
Located in Allentown, PA
This is a mid century hand-painted terra-cotta charger. This hand-painted plate has a Greek key
Category

Vintage 1970s Greek Greco Roman Decorative Dishes and Vide-Poche

Materials

Pottery

Wandering II (Wastelands) - analog hand-print, vintage. 58x56cm
By Stefanie Schneider
Located in Morongo Valley, CA
Hidden Valley (Wastelands), 57x56cm, Edition of 5, analog C-Print, hand-printed by the artist
Category

Early 2000s Contemporary Black and White Photography

Materials

Archival Paper, Photographic Paper, C Print, Color, Polaroid

Seminal guide to the East and West Indies, with 42 coloured maps and plates
By Jan Huygen van Linschoten
Located in ZWIJNDRECHT, NL
relations between the Portuguese colonial apparatus and indigenous peoples. Highlights include a first-hand
Category

Antique Early 17th Century Dutch Dutch Colonial Books

Materials

Paper

Coliseum - Lithograph and Offset by Bettino Craxi - 1970s
By Bettino Craxi
Located in Roma, IT
. Hand-signed in pencil on the lower right margin. A precious specimen, numbered on the lower left
Category

1970s Contemporary Figurative Prints

Materials

Offset, Lithograph

Dad's Hand Drill
By John Morfis
Located in Sag Harbor, NY
This is an oil painting, in the style of "Trompe l-oeil" of an antique hand drill, on a grey
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Realist Still-life Paintings

Materials

Linen, Panel, Oil

Drops- large Sputnik chandelier, solid brass, 90cm (35 inch), available now
Located in REDA, 22
(tube or chain). Lighting: 8 x E14 Designed and made by CANDAS DESIGN, lighting apparatus artisans
Category

2010s European Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Stardust - large Sputnik chandelier, solid brass, 90cm (35 inch), available now
Located in REDA, 22
) Free shipping worldwide. Designed and made by Candas Design, lighting apparatus artisan. Our studio
Category

2010s European Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Connie - large Sputnik chandelier, solid brass, 90cm (35 inch), available now
Located in REDA, 22
made by Candas Design, lighting apparatus artisans. Our studio is committed to deliver high quality
Category

2010s European Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

13 60 104 Magnum
By Jim Rokos, ROKOS
Located in London, GB
made in 20-piece batches, no more frequently than annually. Every item is individually hand-engraved in
Category

2010s Slovenian Minimalist Glass

Materials

Blown Glass

13 60 104 Magnum
13 60 104 Magnum
H 9.85 in Dm 8.27 in
Rays of Light-large Spoutnik chandelier, solid brass, 125cm(50inch), available
Located in REDA, 22
). Non lacquered and non waxed. FREE Shipping. Designed and made by Candas Design, lighting apparatus
Category

2010s European Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

A "Kaleidoscope" flamework vessel by Kurt Wallstab from 1986
By Kurt Wallstab
Located in Aachen, DE
During the late 1970ties flameworkers in Germany went from glass apparatus construction to
Category

Vintage 1980s German Other Vases

Materials

Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass

A colorful flamework vessel by Kurt Wallstab from 1987
By Kurt Wallstab
Located in Aachen, DE
During the late 1970ties flameworkers in Germany went from glass apparatus construction to
Category

Vintage 1980s German Other Vases

Materials

Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass

A colorful flamework vessel by Kurt Wallstab from 1988
By Kurt Wallstab
Located in Aachen, DE
During the late 1970ties flameworkers in Germany went from glass apparatus construction to
Category

Vintage 1980s German Other Vases

Materials

Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass

Barbell 2, Solid Brass Ceiling Lamp by Candas Design
Located in REDA, 22
Solid and streamlined brass tube seamlessly wrapped with brass mesh. Finished and assembled by hand
Category

2010s European Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Pair of Irish Linen Wooden Bobbins Spools Machinery Rustic Relic
Located in Belfast, Northern Ireland
color of paint on the ends of this Apparatus no doubt signified a certain task, instruction or order in
Category

Early 20th Century Unknown Bookends

Materials

Wood

Cone - Brass Wall Sconce by Candas Design
Located in REDA, 22
CONE is made of hand spun solid brass elements. Soft light emits from under solid brass plate
Category

2010s European Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Brass

Large Stunning Vintage Pink White Art Glass Vase Italian
Located in Belfast, Northern Ireland
side has lightly touched a piece of apparatus whilst in a molten condition. We do not see it as a flaw
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Modern Decorative Bowls

Materials

Glass

Carved Wooden Figure from Nias, Indonesia, circa 1960s-1970s
Located in London, GB
apparatus. It was carved by the people of Nias, an island located off the western coast of Sumatra
Category

Vintage 1960s Indonesian Tribal Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Shek - Solid Brass Pendant by Candas Design
Located in REDA, 22
SHEK is a distinctive pendant made of hand spun in solid brass and opal glass shade for down-light
Category

2010s European Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass, Steel

Gran - Set of two large - 69 cm (27 ") - Brass Double Sconces by Candas Design
Located in REDA, 22
available) Finished and assembled by hand. Original brass assembling technique developed by Candas artisans
Category

2010s European Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Brass

Dinner Plates Set Six Charger Platters Serveware Majolica Ceramic Aquamarine
By deBlona
Located in Recanati, IT
" decoration of the sixteenth century in Deruta: our plates are handmade and hand-painted in Italy following
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Dinner Plates

Materials

Ceramic, Majolica

Dinner Plates Set Six Charger Platters Serveware Majolica Ceramic Purple Painted
By deBlona
Located in Recanati, IT
" decoration of the sixteenth century in Deruta: our plates are handmade and hand-painted in Italy following
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Dinner Plates

Materials

Ceramic, Majolica

Dinner Plates Set Four Charger Platters Serveware Majolica Ceramic Aquamarine
By deBlona
Located in Recanati, IT
" decoration of the sixteenth century in Deruta: our plates are handmade and hand-painted in Italy following
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Dinner Plates

Materials

Ceramic, Clay, Majolica

Dinner Plates Set Four Charger Platters Serveware Majolica Ceramic Purple Italy
By deBlona
Located in Recanati, IT
" decoration of the sixteenth century in Deruta: our plates are handmade and hand-painted in Italy following
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Dinner Plates

Materials

Ceramic, Clay, Majolica

Tenna L - Solid Brass Wall Sconce by Candas Design
Located in REDA, 22
TENNA in Large size, 39 cm diameter. Hand spun brass plate in patina finish. Warm light gently
Category

2010s European Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Brass

18th Century Parisian Giltwood Barometer Thermometer
Located in Dallas, TX
This lovely giltwood barometer and thermometer was hand-carved during the Louis XVI period in Paris
Category

Antique Late 18th Century French Louis XVI Scientific Instruments

Materials

Iron

Plato L - Solid Brass Sconce by Candas Design
Located in REDA, 22
. Finished and assembled by hand. Lamping: integrated LED Dimensions: D31 cm / H7 cm Plato is also
Category

2010s European Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Brass

Early 20th Century Leather Boxing Speed Ball, Wall Mounted
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
. This certainly makes this a one-of-a-kind piece. The apparatus itself has a substantial metal ring
Category

Early 20th Century American Industrial Sports Equipment and Memorabilia

Materials

Metal

Constellation, a clear & black glass sculpture with gold leaf by Louis Thompson
By Louis Thompson
Located in London, GB
: multiples that record and archive history from medical apparatus to the scientific aesthetic of research and
Category

21st Century and Contemporary British Modern Centerpieces

Materials

Gold Leaf

Rare 1800s Andrews’ Lunar Tellurian
Located in Peekskill, NY
mechanism under the arm. When the arm is turned by hand, the 8-inch terrestrial globe rotates, the solid
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Scientific Instruments

Materials

Iron

Rare 1800s Andrews’ Lunar Tellurian
Rare 1800s Andrews’ Lunar Tellurian
H 15.75 in W 20 in D 12 in
Pair of Carl Zeiss Binoculars, 12 X 60
By Carl Zeiss
Located in Oxfordshire, GB
a new aluminium cradle and gimbal so the whole apparatus can rotate on the vintage adjustable wooden
Category

Mid-20th Century German Aviation Objects

Materials

Metal

Pair of Carl Zeiss Binoculars, 12 X 60
Pair of Carl Zeiss Binoculars, 12 X 60
H 9.06 in W 16.93 in D 17.33 in
Train crosses Plain (Wastelands) - analog hand-print, mounted - Polaroid, Color
By Stefanie Schneider
Located in Morongo Valley, CA
Train crosses Plain (Wastelands) Edition 2/5, 55x72cm, 1999, analog C-Print, hand-printed by the
Category

1990s Contemporary Color Photography

Materials

Archival Paper, Photographic Paper, C Print, Color, Polaroid

Set of 2 Antique Bamboo Trader's Abacus, Chinese, Oak, Bamboo, Victorian, C.1900
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a set of 2 antique bamboo trader's abacus. A Chinese, oak and bamboo counting apparatus
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Scientific Instruments

Materials

Oak

Solid Brass Chiavari Chairs 'Five'
By Fratelli Levaggi/Guiseppe Gaetano Descalzi
Located in Hanover, MA
We have five matching solid brass Chiavari ballroom chairs, hand polished and with seats newly
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Brass

Solid Brass Chiavari Chairs 'Five'
Solid Brass Chiavari Chairs 'Five'
H 35 in W 16 in D 16 in
Tunis - Photolithograph by Bettino Craxi - 1996
By Bettino Craxi
Located in Roma, IT
Tunis is al photolithograph realized in 1996 by the Italian politician Bettino Craxi. Hand-signed
Category

1990s Contemporary Figurative Prints

Materials

Lithograph

Tunis - Photolithograph by Bettino Craxi - 1996
By Bettino Craxi
Located in Roma, IT
Tunis is a photolithograph realized in 1996 by the Italian politician Bettino Craxi. Hand-signed
Category

1990s Contemporary Figurative Prints

Materials

Lithograph

Tunisian - Photolithograph by Bettino Craxi - 1996
By Bettino Craxi
Located in Roma, IT
Tunisian is a photolithograph realized in 1996 by the Italian politician Bettino Craxi. Hand
Category

1990s Contemporary Figurative Prints

Materials

Lithograph

Gate - Tunis - Photolithograph by Bettino Craxi - 1996
By Bettino Craxi
Located in Roma, IT
Gate - Tunis is a photolithograph realized in 1996 by the Italian politician Bettino Craxi. Hand
Category

1990s Contemporary Figurative Prints

Materials

Lithograph

Tunisian - Photolithograph by Bettino Craxi - 1996
By Bettino Craxi
Located in Roma, IT
Tunisian is a photolithograph realized in 1996 by the Italian politician Bettino Craxi. Hand
Category

1990s Contemporary Figurative Prints

Materials

Lithograph

Arab Game - Photolithograph by Bettino Craxi - 1990s
By Bettino Craxi
Located in Roma, IT
Arab Game is a photolithograph realized in the 1990s by the Italian politician Bettino Craxi. Hand
Category

1990s Contemporary Figurative Prints

Materials

Lithograph

Gli Extra-Terrestri - Photolithograph by Bettino Craxi - 1990s
By Bettino Craxi
Located in Roma, IT
. Hand-signed in pencil on the lower right. A precious specimen, numbered on the lower left, edition of
Category

1990s Modern Figurative Prints

Materials

Lithograph

Arab Game - Photolithograph by Bettino Craxi - 1990s
By Bettino Craxi
Located in Roma, IT
Craxi. Hand-signed in marker on the lower right. Artist's proof. Very good conditions. In the
Category

1990s Contemporary Figurative Prints

Materials

Lithograph

Arab Game - Photolithograph by Bettino Craxi - 1990s
By Bettino Craxi
Located in Roma, IT
Craxi. Hand-signed in marker on the lower right. Artist's proof. Very good conditions. In the
Category

1990s Contemporary Figurative Prints

Materials

Lithograph

Arab Game - Photolithograph by Bettino Craxi - 1990s
By Bettino Craxi
Located in Roma, IT
Arab Game is a photolithograph realized in the 1990s by the Italian politician Bettino Craxi. Hand
Category

1990s Contemporary Figurative Prints

Materials

Lithograph

Arab Game - Photolithograph by Bettino Craxi - 1990s
By Bettino Craxi
Located in Roma, IT
Craxi. Hand-signed in marker on the lower right. Artist's proof. Very good conditions. In the
Category

1990s Contemporary Figurative Prints

Materials

Lithograph

Arab Game - Photolithograph by Bettino Craxi - 1990s
By Bettino Craxi
Located in Roma, IT
Craxi. Hand-signed in marker on the lower right. Artist's proof. Very good conditions. In the
Category

1990s Contemporary Figurative Prints

Materials

Lithograph

Arab Game - Photolithograph by Bettino Craxi - 1990s
By Bettino Craxi
Located in Roma, IT
Craxi. Hand-signed in marker on the lower right. Artist's proof. Very good conditions. In the
Category

1990s Contemporary Figurative Prints

Materials

Lithograph

The Prayer - Offset Print by Bettino Craxi - 1996
By Bettino Craxi
Located in Roma, IT
The Prayer is an offset print realized in 1996 by the Italian politician Bettino Craxi. Hand
Category

1990s Modern Abstract Prints

Materials

Offset

The Lecture - Screen Print by Bettino Craxi - 1990s
By Bettino Craxi
Located in Roma, IT
Craxi. Hand-signed in pencil on the lower right margin. A precious specimen, numbered on the lower
Category

1990s Contemporary Abstract Prints

Materials

Screen

Coliseum - Original Lithograph by Bettino Craxi - Late 20th Century
By Bettino Craxi
Located in Roma, IT
Coliseum is a wonderful lithograph realized by the Italian politician Bettino Craxi. Hand-signed
Category

Late 20th Century Modern Landscape Prints

Materials

Lithograph

Arab Game - Photolithograph by Bettino Craxi - 1990s
By Bettino Craxi
Located in Roma, IT
Craxi. Hand-signed in marker on the lower right. Artist's proof. Very good conditions. In the
Category

1990s Contemporary Figurative Prints

Materials

Lithograph

Arab Game - Photolithograph by Bettino Craxi - 1990s
By Bettino Craxi
Located in Roma, IT
Craxi. Hand-signed in marker on the lower right. Artist's proof. Very good conditions. In the
Category

1990s Contemporary Figurative Prints

Materials

Lithograph

Arab Game - Photolithograph by Bettino Craxi - 1990s
By Bettino Craxi
Located in Roma, IT
Arab Game is a photolithograph realized in the 1990s by the Italian politician Bettino Craxi. Hand
Category

1990s Contemporary Figurative Prints

Materials

Lithograph

Arab Game - Original Photolithograph by Bettino Craxi - 1990s
By Bettino Craxi
Located in Roma, IT
Craxi. Hand-signed in marker on the lower right. Artist's proof. Very good conditions. In the
Category

1990s Contemporary Figurative Prints

Materials

Lithograph

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Apparatus And Hand For Sale on 1stDibs

You are likely to find exactly the apparatus and hand you’re looking for on 1stDibs, as there is a broad range for sale. You can easily find an example made in the Impressionist style, while we also have 36 Impressionist versions to choose from as well. You’re likely to find the perfect apparatus and hand among the distinctive items we have available, which includes versions made as long ago as the 18th Century as well as those made as recently as the 21st Century. When looking for the right apparatus and hand for your space, you can search on 1stDibs by color — popular works were created in bold and neutral palettes with elements of beige, gray, orange and black. There have been many interesting apparatus and hand examples over the years, but those made by Stefanie Schneider, John Morfis, Harold Davis, Bettino Craxi and Francis Frith are often thought to be among the most thought-provoking. Artworks like these — often created in paper, photographic paper and archival paper — can elevate any room of your home.

How Much is a Apparatus And Hand?

The price for an artwork of this kind can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — an apparatus and hand in our inventory may begin at $184 and can go as high as $223,402, while the average can fetch as much as $2,444.
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    A hand mirror is usually called exactly that — a hand mirror. It’s a small and portable mirror that can be held in hand and carried around conveniently in a purse or bag. Some hand mirrors are considered valuable collectibles and can be quite expensive, depending on the design and period. Find a collection of antique and vintage hand mirrors on 1stDibs.
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    You can wear bracelets on either wrist, but most people prefer to wear bracelets on their non-dominant hand so that the bracelets don't get in the way of doing things like writing.
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    Surrealist designer and artist Pedro Friedeberg designed the Hand chair. He unveiled the piece in 1962 when he was only 24 years old. Many designers and furniture companies have created similar pieces since. Find a collection of Hand chairs on 1stDibs.
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    A hand hooked rug is handmade using a hook device. As a result they have small knots of hooked wool, differing from hand-knotted or hand-tufted rugs.
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    There are many types of handheld fans – it is a matter of preference. A handheld fan has a flat surface and is used to create airflow by waving it back and forth Typically, these are paper folding fans with slats that may be closed when not in use. They can also be made from quills or feathers. Choose from an assortment of handheld fans on 1stDibs.
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    To tell if a plate is hand-painted, examine it closely and inspect the painting with a magnifier. If the design is hand-painted, there are bound to be irregularities in at least a few places. Transfer prints will look much more uniform. Feel the plate's surface to see if you can detect areas with more texture — an indication of hand painting. Shop a wide collection of hand-painted plates from some of the world's top sellers on 1stDibs.
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