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Art Deco Medals

"Lehman Bros. Anniversary Medal, " Art Deco Bronze Paperweight, 1925-1950
"Lehman Bros. Anniversary Medal, " Art Deco Bronze Paperweight, 1925-1950

"Lehman Bros. Anniversary Medal, " Art Deco Bronze Paperweight, 1925-1950

By Arthur Lee

Located in Philadelphia, PA

, "The Well-Being of Men is Forged on the Anvil of Industry" -- this rare 4-inch medal was issued with

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Vintage 1950s American Art Deco Figurative Sculptures

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Bronze

"Loomis Athletic Medal" with Profile of Male Youth by Evelyn Longman, Art Deco
"Loomis Athletic Medal" with Profile of Male Youth by Evelyn Longman, Art Deco

"Loomis Athletic Medal" with Profile of Male Youth by Evelyn Longman, Art Deco

By Evelyn Beatrice Longman

Located in Philadelphia, PA

by the Medallic Art Company, which was the largest and finest art medal company in the world.

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Vintage 1920s American Art Deco Wall-mounted Sculptures

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Bronze

Cabinet to Collect Coins or Medals with Drawers in Wood, French 1930 Art Deco
Cabinet to Collect Coins or Medals with Drawers in Wood, French 1930 Art Deco

Cabinet to Collect Coins or Medals with Drawers in Wood, French 1930 Art Deco

Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C

is Cabinet to collect coins or medals that your project needs. We have specialized in the sale of Art

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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Dressers

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Wood

Plaster Medal Matrix of Saint Nicholas by Anie Mouroux – 20th Century
Plaster Medal Matrix of Saint Nicholas by Anie Mouroux – 20th Century

Plaster Medal Matrix of Saint Nicholas by Anie Mouroux – 20th Century

Located in NANTES, FR

**Plaster Medal Matrix of Saint Nicholas by Anie Mouroux – 20th Century – M3574** This plaster

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20th Century French Art Deco Religious Items

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Plaster

Plaster Matrix for a Medal by Anie Mouroux, Virgin’s Face, 20th Century
Plaster Matrix for a Medal by Anie Mouroux, Virgin’s Face, 20th Century

Plaster Matrix for a Medal by Anie Mouroux, Virgin’s Face, 20th Century

Located in NANTES, FR

**Plaster Matrix for a Medal by Anie Mouroux, Virgin’s Face, 20th Century M3578** This plaster

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20th Century French Art Deco Religious Items

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Plaster

Canadian WW1 21st Regiment Soldier's Uniform Buttons, Badges & Medals Grouping
Canadian WW1 21st Regiment Soldier's Uniform Buttons, Badges & Medals Grouping

Canadian WW1 21st Regiment Soldier's Uniform Buttons, Badges & Medals Grouping

Located in Hamilton, Ontario

medals, papers and dog tag along with other items he collected during his service. There is also a post

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Early 20th Century Canadian Art Deco Historical Memorabilia

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Brass

"Joy of Effort", Superb Bronze Paperweight/Medal with Nude Male Hurdlers, 1912
"Joy of Effort", Superb Bronze Paperweight/Medal with Nude Male Hurdlers, 1912

"Joy of Effort", Superb Bronze Paperweight/Medal with Nude Male Hurdlers, 1912

By R. Tait McKenzie 1

Located in Philadelphia, PA

medal was commissioned by Union Carbide in 1983, and it was struck by the Medallic Art Company, which

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Vintage 1910s American Art Deco Figurative Sculptures

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Bronze

Goodyear Trophy Race Award, National Air Races, Art Deco Panel by Chambellan
Goodyear Trophy Race Award, National Air Races, Art Deco Panel by Chambellan

Goodyear Trophy Race Award, National Air Races, Art Deco Panel by Chambellan

By René Paul Chambellan

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Center and many other Art Deco landmarks. The medal depicts a nude mythological figure in the sky holding

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Vintage 1940s American Art Deco Sculptures

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Bronze

Paul Kiss, Genet&Michon, Large Art Deco Chandelier, Cast Iron, Molded Glass 1925
Paul Kiss, Genet&Michon, Large Art Deco Chandelier, Cast Iron, Molded Glass 1925

Paul Kiss, Genet&Michon, Large Art Deco Chandelier, Cast Iron, Molded Glass 1925

By Paul Kiss, Genet & Michon

Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR

- Exhibition of French Artists 1925 - Gold medal - International Exhibition of Art Deco 1926 - Bronze Medal

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Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Wrought Iron

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Armand Bonnetain Belgian Art Deco Bronze Medal, 1935
Armand Bonnetain Belgian Art Deco Bronze Medal, 1935

Armand Bonnetain Belgian Art Deco Bronze Medal, 1935

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H 2.57 in W 3.13 in D 0.13 in

Armand Bonnetain Belgian Art Deco Bronze Medal, 1935

By Armand Bonnetain

Located in New York, NY

Bronze medal in high relief medal commemorating the Exposition Universale et Internationale

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Early 20th Century Belgian Art Deco Historical Memorabilia

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Bronze

Belgian Art Deco Bronze Medal Commemorating the Exposition Internationale
Belgian Art Deco Bronze Medal Commemorating the Exposition Internationale

Belgian Art Deco Bronze Medal Commemorating the Exposition Internationale

By Josue Dupon

Located in New York, NY

Belgian Art Deco bronze medal in high relief Commemorating the Exposition Internationale, Antwerp

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Early 20th Century Belgian Art Deco More Furniture and Collectibles

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Bronze

Belgian Art Deco Silvered Bronze Medal Universal International Exhibition, 1935
Belgian Art Deco Silvered Bronze Medal Universal International Exhibition, 1935

Belgian Art Deco Silvered Bronze Medal Universal International Exhibition, 1935

By Armand Bonnetain

Located in New York, NY

Belgian Art Deco silvered bronze medal Universal International Exhibition in Brussels, 1935

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Early 20th Century Belgian Art Deco Historical Memorabilia

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Bronze

French Art Deco Bronze Medal Commemorating the SS L'Atlantique, 1931
French Art Deco Bronze Medal Commemorating the SS L'Atlantique, 1931

French Art Deco Bronze Medal Commemorating the SS L'Atlantique, 1931

By Lucien Georges Bazor 1

Located in New York, NY

French Art Deco bronze medal commemorating the SS L'ATLANTIQUE, 1931. This is one of the rarest of

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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Historical Memorabilia

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Bronze

Nichols Chinese Art Deco  1920 th Carpet
Nichols Chinese Art Deco  1920 th Carpet

Nichols Chinese Art Deco 1920 th Carpet

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H 96 in W 120 in

Nichols Chinese Art Deco 1920 th Carpet

Located in Boca Raton, FL

Stunningly beautiful dramatic mainly red and black Chinese Art Deco carpet, with center medalion of

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20th Century Chinese Art Deco Textiles

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Wool

French Art Deco Silvered Bronze Medal for Participation in 1925 Paris Exposition
French Art Deco Silvered Bronze Medal for Participation in 1925 Paris Exposition

French Art Deco Silvered Bronze Medal for Participation in 1925 Paris Exposition

By Ray Martin

Located in New York, NY

French Art Deco silvered bronze art medal in High Relief Commemorating Participation in The

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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Historical Memorabilia

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Bronze

Norman Bel Geddes Art Deco Streamline Medal 25th anniversary of GM 1933
Norman Bel Geddes Art Deco Streamline Medal 25th anniversary of GM 1933

Norman Bel Geddes Art Deco Streamline Medal 25th anniversary of GM 1933

By Norman Bel Geddes

Located in New York, NY

NORMAN BEL GEDDES (1893 - 1958) USA Medal 1933 (Commemorating the twenty-fifth anniversary of

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Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Historical Memorabilia

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Bronze

Henri Dropsy, Bronze Medal "Beethoven", 1920s
Henri Dropsy, Bronze Medal "Beethoven", 1920s

Henri Dropsy, Bronze Medal "Beethoven", 1920s

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H 2.76 in W 2.56 in D 1.38 in

Henri Dropsy, Bronze Medal "Beethoven", 1920s

Located in L'Etang, FR

Bronze medal mounted on marble by Henri Dropsy (1885-1969). Bust of the musician Ludwig van

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Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Figurative Sculptures

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Marble, Bronze

Large Art  Deco Decorative Medalion In Plaster
Large Art  Deco Decorative Medalion In Plaster

Large Art Deco Decorative Medalion In Plaster

Located in Doylestown, PA

A large decorative Hunt Diederich style plaster plaque depicting "Diana the Huntress" with greyhond.

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Vintage 1930s French Wall-mounted Sculptures

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Plaster

"Sculptor's Medal, " Art Deco Drawing of Nude, Bearded Sculptor and Goddess Diana
"Sculptor's Medal, " Art Deco Drawing of Nude, Bearded Sculptor and Goddess Diana

"Sculptor's Medal, " Art Deco Drawing of Nude, Bearded Sculptor and Goddess Diana

By Donald De Lue

Located in Philadelphia, PA

This bold and powerful drawing by Donald De Lue, who consistently sculpted in a high style Art Deco

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Vintage 1970s North American Art Deco Drawings

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Paper

Vintage Bronze Plaque Medal Albert Schweitzer Paperweight by Louis Mayer
Vintage Bronze Plaque Medal Albert Schweitzer Paperweight by Louis Mayer

Vintage Bronze Plaque Medal Albert Schweitzer Paperweight by Louis Mayer

By Louis Mayer

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Vintage 5.75" bronze plaque medal of Albert Schweitzer by Louis Mayer. Item includes a figure of

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Mid-20th Century Art Deco Paperweights

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Bronze

Paul Kiss And Jean Noverdy Art Deco Lamp
Paul Kiss And Jean Noverdy Art Deco Lamp

Paul Kiss And Jean Noverdy Art Deco Lamp

By Jean Noverdy, Paul Kiss

Located in NANTES, FR

Gold medal in 1925 at the International Art Deco Exhibition Bronze medal in 1926 at the Galliéra Museum

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Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Table Lamps

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Wrought Iron

Emlle Monier : set of 7 africanists patinated bronze medals C.1930
Emlle Monier : set of 7 africanists patinated bronze medals C.1930

Emlle Monier : set of 7 africanists patinated bronze medals C.1930

By Émile Adolphe Monier

Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR

Émile Adolphe MONIER (1883-1970, France) : "Africanist medals" Rare set of 7 great africanists

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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Figurative Sculptures

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Bronze

"Look Award to William Goetz", Gold Art Deco Medal for Film Achievement, 1952
"Look Award to William Goetz", Gold Art Deco Medal for Film Achievement, 1952

"Look Award to William Goetz", Gold Art Deco Medal for Film Achievement, 1952

By William Zorach

Located in Philadelphia, PA

commissioned by Look magazine, sculpted by William Zorach, struck by the the renowned Medallic Art Company, and

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Vintage 1950s American Art Deco Figurative Sculptures

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Gold

Art Deco "Satyr's Head, " Bronze Medal/Paperweight by Turin
Art Deco "Satyr's Head, " Bronze Medal/Paperweight by Turin

Art Deco "Satyr's Head, " Bronze Medal/Paperweight by Turin

By Pierre Turin

Located in Philadelphia, PA

stylized beard indicative of its Art Deco manner. Sculpted by Pierre Turin, an important medalist and

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Vintage 1930s French Sculptures

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Bronze

"Brother Against Brother", Rare Art Deco Silver Medal/Sculptural Piece by De Lu
"Brother Against Brother", Rare Art Deco Silver Medal/Sculptural Piece by De Lu

"Brother Against Brother", Rare Art Deco Silver Medal/Sculptural Piece by De Lu

By Donald De Lue

Located in Philadelphia, PA

A brilliant and rare example of late Art Deco sculpture struck in solid silver, this medal was

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Vintage 1960s American Art Deco Figurative Sculptures

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Silver

Realistic original bronze sculpture of a nude female signed Brenda Putnam 1928
Realistic original bronze sculpture of a nude female signed Brenda Putnam 1928

Realistic original bronze sculpture of a nude female signed Brenda Putnam 1928

By Brenda Putnam

Located in New York City, NY

designed them a 7-sided Art Deco medal in 1941 when they changed their name to the National Association of

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20th Century American Art Deco Figurative Sculptures

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Bronze

Art Deco Bronze Medal Signed P. Turin
Art Deco Bronze Medal Signed P. Turin

Art Deco Bronze Medal Signed P. Turin

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H 0.4 in W 2.76 in D 2.76 in

Art Deco Bronze Medal Signed P. Turin

By Pierre Turin

Located in London, GB

Art Deco bronze medal comite français des expositions, Designed by Pierre Turin. Measures: H 7 cm

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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Historical Memorabilia

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Bronze

Art Deco Silvered Bronze Medal Signed Raymond Templier
Art Deco Silvered Bronze Medal Signed Raymond Templier

Art Deco Silvered Bronze Medal Signed Raymond Templier

Located in London, GB

Art Deco silvered bronze Medal for Club Alpin Francais depicting a skier looking to the mountains

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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Historical Memorabilia

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Bronze

1930 National Air Races Chicago Art Deco Bronze Medal
1930 National Air Races Chicago Art Deco Bronze Medal

1930 National Air Races Chicago Art Deco Bronze Medal

Located in Coral Gables, FL

This American art deco bronze medal celebrates the 1930 national air races that took place in

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Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Sculptures

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Bronze

Art Deco 1936 Bronze Olympic Medal Framed and Glazed
Art Deco 1936 Bronze Olympic Medal Framed and Glazed

Art Deco 1936 Bronze Olympic Medal Framed and Glazed

By Otto Placzek

Located in New York, NY

Glazed on obverse and reverse to show both sides of the medal Medal depicts five athletes

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Vintage 1930s German Art Deco Historical Memorabilia

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Gold Leaf, Bronze

Art  Deco Chinese Carpet
Art  Deco Chinese Carpet

Art Deco Chinese Carpet

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W 10 in L 6 in

Art Deco Chinese Carpet

Located in Boca Raton, FL

Stunningly beautiful dramatic mainly red and black Chinese Art Deco carpet, with center medalion of

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20th Century American Textiles

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Wool

American Art Deco Medal Commemorating Century of Progress International Expo
American Art Deco Medal Commemorating Century of Progress International Expo

American Art Deco Medal Commemorating Century of Progress International Expo

By Emil Zettler

Located in New York, NY

American Art Deco Bronze Medal in High Relief commemorating the Century of Progress International

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Early 20th Century American Art Deco Historical Memorabilia

Materials

Bronze

Art Deco Bronze Medal Vichy
Art Deco Bronze Medal Vichy

Art Deco Bronze Medal Vichy

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H 3.94 in W 3.94 in D 0.79 in

Art Deco Bronze Medal Vichy

Located in London, GB

Art Deco boxed bronze medal, Vichy, depicting a nude female pouring water in a rocky landscape with

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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Figurative Sculptures

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Bronze

French Art Deco Bronze Art Medal in High Relief
French Art Deco Bronze Art Medal in High Relief

French Art Deco Bronze Art Medal in High Relief

By Pierre Turin

Located in New York, NY

Commemorating the Exposition Internationale des Arts et Techniques, Paris, 1937 Hallmarked BRONZE/ Cornucopia Mint Mark of the Monnaie de Paris on edge. Signed P. TURIN.

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Early 20th Century French Art Deco More Furniture and Collectibles

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Bronze

Art Deco Bronze Medal Commemorating the Maiden Voyage of the S.S. Normandie
Art Deco Bronze Medal Commemorating the Maiden Voyage of the S.S. Normandie

Art Deco Bronze Medal Commemorating the Maiden Voyage of the S.S. Normandie

By Jean Vernon

Located in New York, NY

Signed Jean Vernon/ impressed BRONZE & cornucopia mint mark of the Monnaie de Paris on edge.

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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Historical Memorabilia

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Bronze

Bronze Art Medal Commemorating Exposition Internationale Des Arts et Techniques
Bronze Art Medal Commemorating Exposition Internationale Des Arts et Techniques

Bronze Art Medal Commemorating Exposition Internationale Des Arts et Techniques

By Paul-Marcel Dammann

Located in New York, NY

Bronze medal in high relief commemorating the exposition internationale des arts et techniques

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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Historical Memorabilia

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Bronze

Large Bronze Medal of a Male Nude, circa 1915
Large Bronze Medal of a Male Nude, circa 1915

Large Bronze Medal of a Male Nude, circa 1915

Located in San Francisco, CA

The beautifully cast bronze medal is a rare survivor. Strong early Art Deco design is seen the in

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Early 20th Century German Art Deco Figurative Sculptures

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Bronze

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"Standing Male Nude, " Study for Mural by Allyn Cox, U.S. Capitol Painter

"Standing Male Nude, " Study for Mural by Allyn Cox, U.S. Capitol Painter

By Allyn Cox

Located in Philadelphia, PA

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Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Drawings

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Paper

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Antique Italian Marble Sculpture after Roman Original of the Wrestlers

Antique Italian Marble Sculpture after Roman Original of the Wrestlers

By Eugenio Battiglia

Located in London, GB

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H.O. Miethke Das Werk folio "The Kiss" collotype print
H.O. Miethke Das Werk folio "The Kiss" collotype print

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By Gustav Klimt & K.K. Hof-und Staatsdruckerei

Located in Palm Beach, FL

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Extremly Rare Mexican Silver Miquelet-Lock Blunderbuss Belt Pistol Flintlock

Extremly Rare Mexican Silver Miquelet-Lock Blunderbuss Belt Pistol Flintlock

Located in Madrid, ES

Extremly Rare South American Silver-Mounted Miquelet-Lock Blunderbuss Belt Pistol Late 18th century, Mexican With a roped silver band around the turned and belled muzzle, the forw...

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Sterling Silver

Grand Tour Male Nude Bronze Sculpture
Grand Tour Male Nude Bronze Sculpture

Grand Tour Male Nude Bronze Sculpture

Located in Houston, TX

Early 20th Century bronze male nude sculpture on wood pedestal base.

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Bronze

Grand Tour Bronze Figure of Seated Hermes, Early 19th Century After the Antique
Grand Tour Bronze Figure of Seated Hermes, Early 19th Century After the Antique

Grand Tour Bronze Figure of Seated Hermes, Early 19th Century After the Antique

Located in Beachwood, OH

Large Figure of Seated Hermes, Grand Tour Bronze, Early 19th Century 19th Century Continental School After the Antique The large size figure well cast, with brownish green patination...

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Early 19th Century Figurative Sculptures

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Marble, Bronze

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"Arms Raised", Striking Portrait of Nude Male Youth by Jarl, Denmark

"Arms Raised", Striking Portrait of Nude Male Youth by Jarl, Denmark

Located in Philadelphia, PA

A striking combination of realism and abstraction, this portrait of a nude male youth with his arms behind his neck -- Stanley Christensen -- is beautifully expressed in tones of cha...

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Vintage 1920s Danish Art Deco Paintings

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Paint

Luciano Frigerio Mid-Century Modern Italian Brass and Walnut Wardrobe, 1970s
Luciano Frigerio Mid-Century Modern Italian Brass and Walnut Wardrobe, 1970s

Luciano Frigerio Mid-Century Modern Italian Brass and Walnut Wardrobe, 1970s

$17,142Sale Price|20% Off

H 109.45 in W 113.39 in D 24.81 in

Luciano Frigerio Mid-Century Modern Italian Brass and Walnut Wardrobe, 1970s

By Luciano Frigerio

Located in Puglia, Puglia

Designed by Luciano Frigerio, wardrobe with eleven doors in brass and walnut wood, Macassar ebony is a precious essence that is widely used in cabinet making, fine carpentry, turning...

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Brass

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"Standing Male Nude, " Pastel Drawing by Allyn Cox, US Capitol Muralist

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H 20.5 in W 12 in D 0.1 in

"Standing Male Nude, " Pastel Drawing by Allyn Cox, US Capitol Muralist

By Allyn Cox

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Beautifully executed in warm, roseate colors -- coral, terra cotta, brick and ivory -- this drawing was made by Allyn Cox, probably as a study for one of many murals he was commissio...

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Vintage 1950s American Art Deco Drawings

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Paper

"The Golden Hour, " Monumental Painting with Utopian Scene, Multiple Male Nudes
"The Golden Hour, " Monumental Painting with Utopian Scene, Multiple Male Nudes

"The Golden Hour, " Monumental Painting with Utopian Scene, Multiple Male Nudes

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Monumental and quite extraordinary, this utopian scene -- all cast in a lovely, warm glow -- depicts a wide range of nude figures, mostly male, in a grassy river valley between mount...

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Paint

Biedermeier Period Academic Life Study Male Nude Carrying A Staff Circa 1826
Biedermeier Period Academic Life Study Male Nude Carrying A Staff Circa 1826

Biedermeier Period Academic Life Study Male Nude Carrying A Staff Circa 1826

Located in Sutton Poyntz, Dorset

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Classical Bronze Male Nude Torso Sculpture/Statue

Classical Bronze Male Nude Torso Sculpture/Statue

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Classical Bronze Male Nude Torso Sculpture/Statue

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Solid bronze male nudist statue. Classical Greek style sculpture. Unsigned. Would make a wonderful sculpture for desk, office, shelf, etc.       

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Antique 19th Century Figurative Sculptures

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Bronze

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"Late Afternoon on the Beach", Mid Century Painting w/ Blond Nude Male Figure

"Late Afternoon on the Beach", Mid Century Painting w/ Blond Nude Male Figure

Located in Philadelphia, PA

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"Male Youth with Pole", Superb Painting of Male Nude by Sigvard Mohn, 1910s

"Male Youth with Pole", Superb Painting of Male Nude by Sigvard Mohn, 1910s

Located in Philadelphia, PA

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"Seated Male Nude, " Remarkable Bronze Sculpture by Choate, Figural Artist
"Seated Male Nude, " Remarkable Bronze Sculpture by Choate, Figural Artist

"Seated Male Nude, " Remarkable Bronze Sculpture by Choate, Figural Artist

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"Seated Male Nude, " Remarkable Bronze Sculpture by Choate, Figural Artist

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Although America's sculptors interested in African American life and Black subjects, including Elizabeth Catlett, Richmond Barthé, Sargent Johnson and Augusta Savage, are increasingl...

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Emanuel Oberhauser “Mermaids and Nymphs” An Exceptional Oil on Canvas Painting

Emanuel Oberhauser “Mermaids and Nymphs” An Exceptional Oil on Canvas Painting

By Emanuel Oberhauser

Located in Queens, NY

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Art Deco Medals For Sale on 1stDibs

An assortment of art deco medals is available at 1stDibs. Frequently made of metal, bronze and paper, all art deco medals available were constructed with great care. Art deco medals have been produced for many years, with earlier versions available from the 20th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. There are many kinds of art deco medals to choose from, but at 1stDibs, Art Deco art deco medals are of considerable interest. Art deco medals have been a part of the life’s work for many furniture makers, but those produced by Pierre Turin, Armand Bonnetain and Arthur Lee are consistently popular.

How Much are Art Deco Medals?

Prices for art deco medals start at $110 and top out at $4,750 with the average selling for $500.

A Close Look at Art Deco Furniture

Art Deco furniture is characterized by its celebration of modern life. More than its emphasis on natural wood grains and focus on traditional craftsmanship, vintage Art Deco dining chairs, tables, desks, cabinets and other furniture — which typically refers to pieces produced during the 1920s and 1930s — is an ode to the glamour of the “Roaring Twenties.” 

ORIGINS OF ART DECO FURNITURE DESIGN

CHARACTERISTICS OF ART DECO FURNITURE DESIGN

  • Bold geometric lines and forms, floral motifs
  • Use of expensive materials such as shagreen or marble as well as exotic woods such as mahogany, ebony and zebra wood
  • Metal accents, shimmering mirrored finishes
  • Embellishments made from exotic animal hides, inlays of mother-of-pearl or ivory

ART DECO FURNITURE DESIGNERS TO KNOW

VINTAGE ART DECO FURNITURE ON 1STDIBS

Few design styles are as universally recognized and appreciated as Art Deco. The term alone conjures visions of the Roaring Twenties, Machine Age metropolises, vast ocean liners, sleek typography and Prohibition-era hedonism. The iconic movement made an indelible mark on all fields of design throughout the 1920s and ’30s, celebrating society’s growing industrialization with refined elegance and stunning craftsmanship.

Widely known designers associated with the Art Deco style include Émile-Jacques Ruhlmann, Eileen Gray, Maurice Dufrêne, Paul Follot and Jules Leleu.

The term Art Deco derives from the name of a large decorative arts exhibition held in Paris in 1925. “Art Deco design” is often used broadly, to describe the work of creators in associated or ancillary styles. This is particularly true of American Art Deco, which is also called Streamline Moderne or Machine Age design. (Streamline Moderne, sometimes known as Art Moderne, was a phenomenon largely of the 1930s, post–Art Nouveau.)

Art Deco textile designers employed dazzling floral motifs and vivid colors, and while Art Deco furniture makers respected the dark woods and modern metals with which they worked, they frequently incorporated decorative embellishments such as exotic animal hides as well as veneers in their seating, case pieces, living room sets and bedroom furniture.

From mother-of-pearl inlaid vitrines to chrome aviator chairs, bold and inventive works in the Art Deco style include chaise longues (also known as chaise lounges) and curved armchairs. Today, the style is still favored by interior designers looking to infuse a home with an air of luxury and sophistication.

The vintage Art Deco furniture for sale on 1stDibs includes dressers, coffee tables, decorative objects and more.

Questions About Art Deco Medals
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    An art deco watch is defined by its geometric case, which is either circular or rectangular. The watch style was highly popular between 1920 and 1950, and is still sought after today. You’ll find a collection of art deco watches from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    Art Deco jewelry was popular during the design movement of the 1920s and 30s. Art Deco jewelry is typically characterized by geometric patterns and gemstones of contrasting colors.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMay 30, 2024
    The Art Deco movement was a decorative style popular during the 1920s and ’30s. Few design styles are as universally recognized and appreciated as Art Deco. The term alone conjures visions of the Roaring Twenties, Machine Age metropolises, vast ocean liners, sleek typography and Prohibition-era hedonism. The iconic movement made an indelible mark on all fields of design, celebrating society's growing industrialization with refined elegance and stunning craftsmanship. Widely known designers associated with the Art Deco style include Émile-Jacques Ruhlmann, Eileen Gray, Maurice Dufrêne, Paul Follot and Jules Leleu. The term Art Deco derives from the name of a large decorative arts exhibition held in Paris in 1925. On 1stDibs, shop a wide range of Art Deco furniture and decorative objects.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 25, 2024
    The history of Art Deco begins in the early 20th century.

    Art Deco emerged as a global design style around the start of World War I, during the last years of Art Nouveau's popularity. The style conjures visions of the Roaring Twenties, Machine Age metropolises, vast ocean liners, sleek typography and Prohibition-era hedonism. Its hallmarks include the use of geometric designs influenced by Cubism. Major discoveries of Egyptian tombs during the era also influenced the movement.

    The term Art Deco derives from the name of a large decorative arts exhibition, the Exposition Internationale des Arts Décoratifs et Industriels Modernes, held in Paris in 1925. After World War II, tastes shifted toward more functional, less ornate modernism, but today, the Art Deco style is still favored for its luxurious sophistication. On 1stDibs, shop a large selection of vintage Art Deco furniture.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    To identify Art Deco, look for the characteristics of the period. Furniture produced at the time is generally lacquered metal with a mirror-like glossy finish. Wooden items should be an exotic wood. Most items feature symmetrical designs, and geometric forms were popular motifs during the period. In addition, Art Deco often shows the influence of Hellenistic, Egyptian and Asian designs. Shop a variety of Art Deco furniture and decorative objects on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMay 3, 2024
    Art Deco was influenced by a number of things. The discovery of ancient tombs around the turn of the century led to a renewed interest in Egyptian furniture and architecture that inspired Art Deco designers. Art Deco was also informed by Cubism, Futurism, Louis XVI style, De Stijl, modernism and the Vienna Secession. Shop a large collection of Art Deco furniture, decorative objects and jewelry on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    An Art Deco lamp is any lamp that’s made in the styles of the Art Deco movement, which was dominant in the 1920s and 1930s. On 1stDibs, you’ll find a collection of Art Deco lamps from some of the world’s top sellers.
  • 1stDibs ExpertAugust 17, 2021
    Art Deco rings were made during the early 20th century. Named for a design movement that originated at a large decorative arts exhibition held in Paris in 1925, Art Deco rings are generally quite geometric, symmetrical and incorporate a variety of gemstones — especially sapphires and emeralds. Find a wide variety of Art Deco rings for sale on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 1, 2024
    The Art Deco period originated in France. Its name comes from the title of a large decorative arts exhibition held in Paris in 1925, credited with introducing the style to the world. It was informed by ancient Egypt, Cubism, Futurism, Louis XVI, De Stijl, modernism and the Vienna Secession and went on to influence the Streamline Moderne and mid-century modern movements. Shop a wide range of Art Deco furniture, decorative objects and jewelry on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2024
    A few things define Art Deco. Date is one factor, as the style emerged in the 1920s and remained popular during the 1930s. Art Deco design usually includes bold geometric lines and forms or intricate repeating floral motifs. Designers working in this style tended to use expensive materials, such as shagreen or marble, as well as exotic woods like mahogany, ebony and zebra wood. Furniture often featured metal accents, mirrored finishes and embellishments made from exotic animal hides and inlays of mother-of-pearl or ivory. Shop a wide range of Art Deco furniture on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertAugust 15, 2019

    The main difference between Art Nouveau and Art Deco is that the former is detailed and ornate, and the latter is sharp and geometrical. When the movement started at the end of the 19th century, Art Nouveau was heavily influenced by nature and the curved lines of flowers. Art Deco, which became popular in the beginning of the 20th century, was inspired by the geometric abstraction of cubism.

  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    There are a few tell-tale signs you can look for to determine if a ring is from the Art Deco period. The first big sign is if it has a geometric element to it, as this was a big element of all Art Deco designs. Colored stones were also very popular in the period and it’s not uncommon to see sapphires or rubies taking center stage, rather than a diamond. During the Art Deco period, yellow gold was not very common, instead, jewelers crafted pieces of white gold or platinum. Shop a collection of authentic Art Deco jewelry from some of the world’s top boutiques on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 31, 2023
    The simplest way to make an Art Deco bedroom is to purchase authentic furniture and decorative accents from the 1920s and ‘30s. Top designers from the period include Émile-Jacques Ruhlmann, Eileen Gray, Maurice Dufrêne and Jules Leleu. Pair authentic Art Deco pieces with a bedding set in a colorful, intricate floral print, or dress up the walls with wallpaper in a geometric motif with hints of gold. The iconic Art Deco movement made an indelible mark on all fields of design throughout the 1920s and ’30s, celebrating society’s growing industrialization with refined elegance and stunning craftsmanship. Find a selection of Art Deco furniture and decor from some of the world's top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertJune 30, 2023
    Art Deco rings are from the era of the 1920s and 1930s. While Art Deco began to emerge a bit earlier than that, the style truly gained momentum after the end of World War I. Rings from the time period often feature geometric motifs, bold colors and designs that were influenced by Cubism, Futurism and other movements in visual art. Diamonds were exceptionally popular, while accent gems such as sapphires, emeralds and rubies brought vivid color to engagement rings and added sophistication and glamour. On 1stDibs, shop a variety of Art Deco rings.
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019

    The Art Deco era is 1925 to 1940.

  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 17, 2023
    The term Art Deco ring means a ring produced in the Art Deco style. Most Art Deco jewelry dates back to the 1920s and 30s and features defined lines and geometric motifs. While a lot of Art Deco rings were black and white — the black coming from the use of onyx or black enamel and the white from rock crystal and diamonds — there is plenty of color in jewelry of the era. A perfect accent to diamonds in platinum settings were blue sapphires, emeralds and rubies, and these stones were also used in combination with each other. On 1stDibs, find a variety of Art Deco rings.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMay 30, 2024
    There are many famous Art Deco artists. In addition, the movement produced many well-known designers and architects. Some of the most notable creatives who contributed to the Art Deco movement include Émile-Jacques Ruhlmann, René Lalique, Eileen Gray, Jean Dunand, Donald Deskey and Jean Perzel. Explore a wide range of Art Deco furniture and decorative objects on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019

    Art Deco is characterized by geometric shapes, bold colors, visual drama and metallic finishes.

  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 27, 2024
    In its time, Art Deco went out of style due to shifts in trends. After World War II, designers became more interested in modernism and creating pieces with an emphasis on function and simplicity, a move away from the embellishment and adornment that characterized the Art Deco style. It's important to note that Art Deco never fully disappeared. In fact, many present-day collectors have a passion for pieces produced during the 1920s and ’30s. Shop a large selection of Art Deco furniture on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertAugust 26, 2024
    The difference between Memphis and Art Deco is that the terms refer to two different design styles. Art Deco emerged in the 1920s, and its pieces often flaunt bold geometric lines and forms, floral motifs and ornamental details, such as mirrored finishes and inlays of mother-of-pearl or ivory. Named after the Memphis Group, which formed in 1980, Memphis design emphasizes freedom of expression, dizzying patterns and off-the-wall colors. Some people describe it as Art Deco meets Pop art. On 1stDibs, find a collection of Art Deco and Memphis design furniture.