The Hold Up, First State
By George Wesley Bellows
Located in Fairlawn, OH
iconic "Ash Can" school lithograph. Along with Bellows image "Hungry Dogs", the two lithographs are the
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1920s American Realist Antique Ash Can
Materials
Lithograph
Antique Ash Can
Lake Street
Located in Los Angeles, CA
impressionists and the palette of the Ash Can School, to convincingly depict a classic Chicago scene. About
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1920s American Impressionist Antique Ash Can
Materials
Oil
Jerome Myers, Virginia Modeling, Hand-Colored Etching, Signed “Imp”, c. 1920
$2,250
H 19.25 in W 14.25 in D 0.1 in
Jerome Myers, Virginia Modeling, Hand-Colored Etching, Signed “Imp”, c. 1920
By Jerome Myers
Located in Morristown, NJ
." American Art Journal 9, no. 1 (May 1977): 78-91. 2017 Gambone, Robert L. Jerome Myers: The Ash Can Artist
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1920s American Art Nouveau Antique Ash Can
Materials
Paper
Gioacchino Toma19th Century by Gioacchino Toma The Ash Rain of Mount Vesuvius Oil on canvas, 19th Century
$115,373Sale Price|20% Off
H 36.62 in W 59.06 in
19th Century by Gioacchino Toma The Ash Rain of Mount Vesuvius Oil on canvas
Located in Milano, Lombardia
Gioacchino Toma (Galatina, Italy, 1836 – Naples, Italy, 1891) Title: The Ash Rain of Mount Vesuvius
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19th Century Old Masters Antique Ash Can
Materials
Oil, Canvas
Modernist Oil Painting the Shop Window NYC 1940s WPA era
By Maurice Becker
Located in Surfside, FL
his brother Sam Becker was a sculptor. He studied with Ash Can (Ashcan) School artist Robert Henri in
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Early 20th Century Ashcan School Antique Ash Can
Materials
Oil, Board
Antique Japanese ceramic small vase / Shigaraki ware / 16th century / Wabi-sabi
$1,000
H 7.17 in Dm 7.76 in
Antique Japanese ceramic small vase / Shigaraki ware / 16th century / Wabi-sabi
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
wood-fired kilns, ash can melt and form a natural glass-like coating known as natural ash glaze
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16th Century Japanese Other Antique Ash Can
Materials
Pottery
George Wesley Bellows"Business-Men's Class, Y.M.C.A." George Bellows, Ashcan School Print, 1916
$8,000
H 21.5 in W 25.5 in
"Business-Men's Class, Y.M.C.A." George Bellows, Ashcan School Print
By George Wesley Bellows
Located in New York, NY
,” a designation derived from Bellows’s grim drawing Disappointments of the Ash Can (1915), in which
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1910s Ashcan School Antique Ash Can
Materials
Paper, Lithograph
Amy Londoner"Night Stroll" Amy Londoner, Ashcan School, Figurative Nocturne, circa 1915
$4,000
H 17.75 in W 14.5 in
"Night Stroll" Amy Londoner, Ashcan School, Figurative Nocturne
By Amy Londoner
Located in New York, NY
John Sloan. She was one of the women artists of the Ash Can School, several of whom also studied with
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1910s Ashcan School Antique Ash Can
Materials
Paper, Pastel
Amy Londoner"Beach at Atlantic City, New Jersey" Amy Londoner, Ashcan School, Figurative, 1922
$3,750
H 29.5 in W 24.5 in
"Beach at Atlantic City, New Jersey" Amy Londoner, Ashcan School, Figurative
By Amy Londoner
Located in New York, NY
John Sloan. She was one of the women artists of the Ash Can School, several of whom also studied with
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1920s Ashcan School Antique Ash Can
Materials
Paper, Pastel
Amy Londoner"Musical Conductor" Amy Londoner, Ashcan School, Figurative Concert Scene, 1922
$3,750
H 24.5 in W 29.5 in
"Musical Conductor" Amy Londoner, Ashcan School, Figurative Concert Scene
By Amy Londoner
Located in New York, NY
John Sloan. She was one of the women artists of the Ash Can School, several of whom also studied with
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1920s Ashcan School Antique Ash Can
Materials
Paper, Pastel
Antique French Farmhouse Table
Located in Point Richmond, CA
panels of the leafs, which is made of ash. Seating can accommodate up to 12 places with full leaf
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Early 1800s French French Provincial Antique Ash Can
Materials
Ash, Cherry
Charles Webster Hawthorne"Near Provincetown" Charles Webster Hawthorne, Cape Cod Impressionist Landscape, circa 1910
$24,500
H 22 in W 26 in
"Near Provincetown" Charles Webster Hawthorne, Cape Cod Impressionist Landscape
By Charles Webster Hawthorne
Located in New York, NY
monumentality a heavy dose of Chase's dashing technique, an almost Ash Can preoccupation with finding beauty in
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1910s Impressionist Antique Ash Can
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Large Renaissance Manner Antique Cast Iron and Bronze Hooded Fire Basket Grate
$5,925
H 28.15 in W 21.66 in D 16.74 in
Large Renaissance Manner Antique Cast Iron and Bronze Hooded Fire Basket Grate
Located in Edinburgh, GB
the centre, with bronze piped trim either side. An inset metal ash pan tray that can be removed in
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1880s English Victorian Antique Ash Can
Materials
Iron
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Rare 19th Century Yew, Elm and Ash Windsor Chair c. 1850
Located in Heathfield, GB
A most attractive and unusual Windsor chair made of yew wood, elm and ash and with wonderful colour
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19th Century Antique Ash Can
Materials
Ash, Elm, Yew
Scene Set for a Theatrical Production
By Frank Van Sloun
Located in Graton, CA
preparing murals for the GGIE. An adherent of the Ash Can School, Van Sloun's works were inspired by typical
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Early 1900s American Realist Antique Ash Can
Materials
Oil
Antique French Farmhouse Table
Located in New York, NY
panels of the leafs, which is made of Ash. Seating can accommodate up to 12 places with full leaf
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Early 1800s French French Provincial Antique Ash Can
Materials
Cherry
Folk Art Black Americana Butler Smoking Stand, circa 1900
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An American Folk Art Butler smoking stand for cigarettes, matches holding an ash tray, can also be
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Early 20th Century American Folk Art Antique Ash Can
Materials
Copper, Iron
Victorian Painted Tin Ash Can or Cinder Bucket
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Victorian painted tin ash can or cinder bucket A great looking piece, it is in scumble paint
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Mid-19th Century Victorian Antique Ash Can
Francis Luis MoraSketch For Boy with Pup, Vintage American Drawing of the Ash Can School, N/A
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H 15 in W 13 in
Sketch For Boy with Pup, Vintage American Drawing of the Ash Can School
By Francis Luis Mora
Located in New York, NY
sometimes affiliated with the Ash Can school movement prevalent in New York City at this time and created
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Late 19th Century American Modern Antique Ash Can
Materials
Pencil, Paper
Winter
By Alexander Oscar Levy
Located in Buffalo, NY
An original 1920's oil on board impressionist landscape by American Ash Can School painter
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1920s American Impressionist Antique Ash Can
Materials
Wood, Oil
Pair of Early 18th Century Dutch Delft Blue and White Vases
By Pieter Gerritszoon Kam 1
Located in Katonah, NY
vase with blue PK mark for Pieter Gerritzoon Kam at De Drie Astonne (The Two Ash Cans). An almost
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Early 18th Century Dutch Rococo Antique Ash Can
Materials
Delft, Faience
Hungry Dogs, Second State
By George Wesley Bellows
Located in Fairlawn, OH
ink in margins, otherwise very good condition. Note: The artist's first lithograph. The "Ash Can
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1910s American Realist Antique Ash Can
Materials
Lithograph
Tall Antique Side Cabinet, English, Ash, Book Cupboard, Hall, Lounge, Victorian
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H 43.71 in W 36.03 in D 14.97 in
Tall Antique Side Cabinet, English, Ash, Book Cupboard, Hall, Lounge, Victorian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique side cabinet. An English, ash two-door book cupboard, dating to the late
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1880s British Late Victorian Antique Ash Can
Materials
Ash
William Glackens"Street Fair” William Glackens, Ashcan School, Street Scene, Carnival, Boxing, circa 1905
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H 13.5 in W 18 in
"Street Fair” William Glackens, Ashcan School, Street Scene, Carnival, Boxing
By William Glackens
Located in New York, NY
early in his career, he was an active Social Realist when the 'Ash Can' approach to painting was being
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Early 1900s Ashcan School Antique Ash Can
Materials
Paper, Ink, Gouache, Pencil
Modernist Oil Painting the Shop Window NYC 1940s WPA era
By Maurice Becker
Located in Surfside, FL
his brother Sam Becker was a sculptor. He studied with Ash Can (Ashcan) School artist Robert Henri in
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Early 20th Century Ashcan School Antique Ash Can
Materials
Oil, Board
Theresa Bernstein"Self Portrait" Theresa Bernstein, Self Portrait, American Realist School, circa 1915
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H 29.5 in W 28 in
"Self Portrait" Theresa Bernstein, Self Portrait, American Realist School
By Theresa Bernstein
Located in New York, NY
solid footing as a member of the "Ash Can School of urban realists" whose work was garnering critical
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1910s Antique Ash Can
Materials
Canvas, Oil
French 19th Century Louis Philippe Burl Commode with Marble Top
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
Stunning burl olive ash veneering can be found on the facade of this exceptional 19th century Louis
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19th Century French Louis Philippe Antique Ash Can
Chippendale, Waring and Gillow Large 8ft Mahogany Extending Dining Table c1905
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H 29.93 in W 95.28 in D 48.04 in
Chippendale, Waring and Gillow Large 8ft Mahogany Extending Dining Table c1905
Located in Leeds, GB
extending dining table constructed in quality mahogany with ash secondary timbers. The oblong shaped top
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Early 1900s English Chippendale Antique Ash Can
Materials
Mahogany
Japanese Antique Primitive Coffee Table 1860s-1900s / Side Table Wabisabi
By Axel Vervoordt
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
from Meiji era. (1860s to 1900s). It is carved from a large ash tree. You can feel the overwhelming
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Early 20th Century Japanese Primitive Antique Ash Can
Materials
Wood
Henry Ernst SchnakenbergAntique Impressionist WPA Ash Can School Sledding Winter Sports Oil Painting, 1920
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H 34 in W 40 in D 2 in
Antique Impressionist WPA Ash Can School Sledding Winter Sports Oil Painting
By Henry Ernst Schnakenberg
Located in Buffalo, NY
Antique American impressionist winter landscape painting by Henry Schnakenberg (1892 - 1970). Oil on canvas, circa 1920. Signed. Displayed in a period giltwood frame. Image size,...
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1920s Impressionist Antique Ash Can
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Antique American School Ash Can WPA Social Realist Oil Painting Woman Portrait, 1930
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H 27 in W 23 in D 2 in
Antique American School Ash Can WPA Social Realist Oil Painting Woman Portrait
Located in Buffalo, NY
Antique American modernist oil painting of a woman. Oil on board, circa 1930. Unsigned. Displayed in a modern frame. Image, 16"L x 20"H.
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1920s Modern Antique Ash Can
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Antique Galvanized Steel "Witt No. 2" Waste Can, circa 1940-1950
Located in San Francisco, CA
corrugated ash can, shortened the company name to The Witt Cornice Company, and manufactured his first can.
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Early 20th Century Industrial Antique Ash Can
Materials
Steel
“Sailboats off Cape Ann”
Located in Southampton, NY
Homer, John Singer Sargeant, Frederick Church, Marsden Hartley and the painters of the Ash Can School
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Early 1900s American Impressionist Antique Ash Can
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Jerome MyersSigned Jerome Myers Engraving of Sleeping Children, c. 1915
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H 12.75 in W 15.875 in D 0.5 in
Signed Jerome Myers Engraving of Sleeping Children
By Jerome Myers
Located in New York, NY
productions of the Ash Can School. Myers continued his studies at the Art Students League where his teacher
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1910s American Modern Antique Ash Can
Materials
Engraving
Maurice BeckerDUSK, IKUAPAN, Mexico. Laborers at Rest. Modernist Oil Painting, 1958
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H 26 in W 34.5 in
DUSK, IKUAPAN, Mexico. Laborers at Rest. Modernist Oil Painting
By Maurice Becker
Located in Surfside, FL
Helen Tamiris a modern dance pioneer and his brother Sam Becker was a sculptor. He studied with Ash Can
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Early 20th Century Ashcan School Antique Ash Can
Materials
Oil, Board
"The Coming Storm, " Walter Shirlaw, Flock of Birds in a Landscape
By Walter Shirlaw
Located in New York, NY
movement in American art was under way: the Ash Can School, an updated urban American realism, which
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Late 19th Century Impressionist Antique Ash Can
Materials
Canvas, Oil
PORTRAIT OF ASIAN BEAUTY
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Students League where Robert Henri led a new movement in American painting later called the Ash Can School
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1910s Art Deco Antique Ash Can
Materials
Oil Pastel
Collection of 3 French Boules
Located in Sheffield, MA
like ash or elm wood. These can be used as decorative objects, placed in a glass container or wood
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19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Ash Can
Materials
Wood
French Art Nouveau Cast Iron Coal Heater by Sougland, 1900's
By Sougland-Aisne
Located in Austin, TX
, and the bottom grate can be “agitated” to remove ash by means of the circular lever that you can see
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Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Antique Ash Can
Materials
Enamel, Iron
Antique Late Victorian Cast Iron Fireplace Insert
Located in Manchester, GB
replacement fireback and bottom grate and ash tidy. We can also supply a living flame gas fire to fit this
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Early 20th Century English Late Victorian Antique Ash Can
Materials
Iron
Georg Jensen Sterling Silver Oval Ash Tray
By Georg Jensen
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Georg Jensen Sterling Silver Oval Ash Tray. Can be used as a salt dish. Is in perfect condition and
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Early 20th Century Danish Art Nouveau Antique Ash Can
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$20,128
H 29.5 in W 34 in
Interieur - Effet de Lampe - Impressionist Interior Oil by Edouard Cortes
By Édouard Leon Cortès
Located in Marlow, Buckinghamshire
Signed figures in interior oil on canvas circa 1920 by sought after French impressionist painter Edouard Leon Cortes. This charming and nostalgic work depicts a family in a typical B...
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1920s Impressionist Antique Ash Can
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Fossilised Skull of Prehistoric Marine Reptile the Mosasaur, 70Million Years Ago
$34,197
H 6.3 in W 15.75 in D 5.91 in
Fossilised Skull of Prehistoric Marine Reptile the Mosasaur, 70Million Years Ago
Located in Puglia, Puglia
Upper Cretaceous, about 70-65 million years ago (Maastrichtian) Morocco The skull is reconstructed in good proportions with fossil pieces found in a phosphate mine in Morocco. I att...
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15th Century and Earlier African Antique Ash Can
Materials
Bone
“High Society”
Located in Southampton, NY
Original oil on canvas painting of a lavish interior dinner party scene by Venancio Zolla. Signed lower right. Condition is excellent. Bibliography printed label on frame verso. O...
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1930s Post-Impressionist Antique Ash Can
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Cecil Crosley BellNYC EL American Scene Social Realism Mid 20th Century Modern WPA Era Figurative, c. 1939
$25,000
H 30 in W 38 in
NYC EL American Scene Social Realism Mid 20th Century Modern WPA Era Figurative
By Cecil Crosley Bell
Located in New York, NY
NYC EL American Scene Social Realism Mid 20th Century Modern WPA Era Figurative Cecil Bell (1906 – 1970) Street Life Under the EL 22 x 30 inches Oil on canvas, c. 1930s Signed upper...
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1930s American Realist Antique Ash Can
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Magnificent Marble Sculpture of Roman Mythological Subject Minerva 1780', 1780'
$88,440
H 74.81 in W 27.56 in D 15.75 in
Magnificent Marble Sculpture of Roman Mythological Subject Minerva 1780'
Located in Rome, IT
Finely carved mythological roman subject of Minerva in Marble Travertino . Excellent condition from an estate of Veneto. Measurements: Statue cm 180 . Minerva (Pallas Athena in Greek...
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Late 18th Century Academic Antique Ash Can
Materials
Marble
Rare Moses Michelangelo Guggenheim & Pauly Cie Et Venice Antique Carved Armoire
$337,452
H 100.6 in W 66.93 in D 24.81 in
Rare Moses Michelangelo Guggenheim & Pauly Cie Et Venice Antique Carved Armoire
By Pauly et Cie, Guggenheim Museum
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this very rare one of a kind Pauly CIE Et stamped hand carved walnut armoire made by the genius that was Moses Michelangelo Guggenheim 1837-1910 W...
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19th Century Italian Victorian Antique Ash Can
Materials
Walnut
Night Shadows
By Edward Hopper
Located in Plano, TX
Night Shadows. 1921. Etching. Levin 82. 7 x 8 3/8 (sheet 10 x 13 7 1/16).s Series: Six American Etchings: The New Republic Portfolio, 1924. Edition approximately 500-600. Illustrate...
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1920s American Modern Antique Ash Can
Materials
Etching
20th Century Pair of Italian Triton Garden Statues - Antique Marble Sculptures
$96,000 / set
H 47.5 in W 35.5 in D 29.5 in
20th Century Pair of Italian Triton Garden Statues - Antique Marble Sculptures
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Circa 20th Century, a pair of large antique garden statues hand carved in natural stone named Biancone d’Istria Marble. These antique natural stone statues or garden ornaments were p...
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Early 20th Century Italian Antique Ash Can
Materials
Marble
Max Arthur Cohn"6th Avenue El" American Scene Social Realism Mid-20th Century Cityscape Modern, 1929
$5,500
H 28 in W 22 in
"6th Avenue El" American Scene Social Realism Mid-20th Century Cityscape Modern
By Max Arthur Cohn
Located in New York, NY
"6th Avenue El" American Scene Social Realism Mid-20th Century Cityscape Modern Max Arthur Cohn (1903-1998) 6th Avenue Elevated 19 1/4 x 13 3/4 inches Watercolor on paper Signed an...
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1920s American Modern Antique Ash Can
Materials
Paper, Watercolor
Daniel Ralph CelentanoNYC Subway Mid 20th Century American Scene Social Realism WPA Modern 1930s
$5,500
H 16 in W 15 in
NYC Subway Mid 20th Century American Scene Social Realism WPA Modern 1930s
By Daniel Ralph Celentano
Located in New York, NY
NYC Subway Riders Mid 20th Century American Scene Social Realism WPA Modern 1930s Daniel Celentano (1902 - 1980) Subway Scene, 1930s 8 x 9 inches Ink and wash on paper Singed lower ...
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1930s American Realist Antique Ash Can
Materials
Paper, Ink, Gouache
Max Kuehne"Train Station, " Max Kuehne, Industrial City Scene, American Impressionism, circa 1910
$2,800Sale Price|20% Off
H 13.5 in W 15.5 in
"Train Station, " Max Kuehne, Industrial City Scene, American Impressionism
By Max Kuehne
Located in New York, NY
Max Kuehne (1880 - 1968) Train Station, circa 1910 Watercolor on paper 8 1/4 x 10 1/4 inches Signed lower right Provenance: Private Collection, Illinois Max Kuehne was born in Hal...
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1910s American Impressionist Antique Ash Can
Materials
Paper, Watercolor
Antique 19th Century French Chateau Oak Paneled Salon Room "Boiserie" circa 1865
$500,000
H 144 in W 228 in D 199 in
Antique 19th Century French Chateau Oak Paneled Salon Room "Boiserie" circa 1865
Located in New Orleans, LA
A complete boiseries from the French country estate: "Chateau de Quatres Barbes." The antique 19th century French Louis XVI style grand oak paneled salon room or "boiseries" from the...
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Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Ash Can
Materials
Marble
Paul Revere Coffee Pot
By Paul Revere
Located in New Orleans, LA
Sterling Silver Coffee Pot Paul Revere Circa 1775 This phenomenal and incredibly rare silver coffee pot by the legendary patriot Paul Revere is one of only six armorial coffee pots ...
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18th Century American Antique Ash Can
Materials
Sterling Silver
Daniel Celentano"Pelham Bay" WPA American Scene Social Realism Modern NYC Subway Transportation, c. 1930s
$75,000
H 17 in W 21 in
"Pelham Bay" WPA American Scene Social Realism Modern NYC Subway Transportation
Located in New York, NY
"Pelham Bay" WPA American Scene Social Realism Modern NYC Subway Transportation Daniel Ralph Celantano (1902-1980) "Pelham Bay" 12 1/4 x 16 inches Oil on canvas Signed lower cente...
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1930s American Realist Antique Ash Can
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Oil, Canvas
Man on His Back, Nude
By George Wesley Bellows
Located in Fairlawn, OH
Man on His Back, Nude Lithograph, c. 1916 Signed by the artist lower right: Geo Bellows (see photo) Annotated bottom left: No. 3 by the artist (see photo) An unredorded trial proof b...
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1910s Ashcan School Antique Ash Can
Materials
Lithograph
Ida Sedgwick ProperAt the Claremont (View of the Hudson River and Palisades), Ida Sedgwick Proper, 1912
$45,000
H 51 in W 63 in
At the Claremont (View of the Hudson River and Palisades), Ida Sedgwick Proper
Located in New York, NY
Ida Sedgwick Proper At the Claremont (View of the Hudson River and Palisades) circa 1912 Signed lower right Oil on canvas 45 1/4 x 57 1/2 inches Exhibited New York, Heterodoxy, Malv...
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1910s American Impressionist Antique Ash Can
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Canvas, Oil
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- 1stDibs ExpertAugust 20, 2024One way to tell if your bronze is antique is to study its color. As it ages, bronze develops a natural patina, darkening in color. As a result, shiny, light-colored pieces are unlikely to be antiques. Another approach is to research the maker using trusted online resources to find out when they produced bronzes similar to yours. For assistance with the dating process, seek the help of a certified appraiser or knowledgeable antique dealer. Explore a selection of bronze sculptures on 1stDibs.
- How do you identify an antique vase?2 Answers1stDibs ExpertAugust 17, 2021To tell if a vase is antique, look for a mark on the bottom of the vase either a NIPPON mark or an overmark over the original maker’s mark.1stDibs ExpertAugust 24, 2021The easiest way to identify an antique vase is to check for logos, artist's name or signature at the bottom. These marks may be painted, inked or inscribed. You can also check the edges to identify an antique vase — they are generally more smooth and polished than the rest of the piece. Find an extraordinary collection of antique and vintage vases and vessels on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 18, 2024To know if a rosary is antique, check its beads. The beads on modern rosaries are largely made of wood, glass or inexpensive plastic, and they’re likely linked by a chain or a cord. Old rosary beads were frequently strung on silk or another type of thread.
Hundreds of years ago, some rosaries, such as those produced during the 16th century for example, were made by goldsmiths. The era of mass production for these prayer beads began to take shape during the 15th century, and this development allowed for rosaries to be made of materials such as lead, glass, bone and wood. Online resources suggest that if the rosary’s crucifix and center medal are not made of the same material, it’s likely that a component of your rosary has been replaced over the years.
In order to properly determine the age of your rosary, experts recommend working with an antiques dealer or other type of professional in the collectibles realm.
Over time, vintage and antique religious artifacts have become popular with collectors and the devout alike, and religious art has been used to express devotion across a range of media. Find rosaries today on 1stDibs. - 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022To know if porcelain is antique, start by looking for any maker's marks and researching their origins. In many cases, it is necessary to enlist the help of a licensed appraiser to accurately date porcelain ware. You'll find a selection of expertly vetted antique porcelain on 1stDibs.
- How do I identify an antique table?2 Answers1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021You can identify an antique table in a number of ways. The first clue that a table is antique is the joinery. If a piece of furniture is dovetailed by hand, it only has a couple of dovetails, which are uneven. Also, antique tables are not defined by perfect symmetry. Lastly, antique tables were typically made of oak, mahogany, and walnut.
Bonnin Ashley Antiques IncFebruary 23, 2021In addition to the joinery you can check the bottoms of the drawers and the backs of the cabinets. If they were made prior to 1850 then the wood will most likely be dimensioned by hand. It will be uneven to the touch. The secondary wood that receives the veneer will have been scraped smooth but drawer bottoms, backs and bottoms are often left less finished. - 1stDibs ExpertMay 30, 2024To identify your antique furniture, look for an engraving, tag, label or other marking that indicates who produced it. You may find it on the bottom or back of your furniture or inside a drawer or cabinet. Once you have located the marking, you can snap a photo of it and use a reverse image search to try and identify the maker. Or, you can type a description of the mark into a search engine. Alternatively, you can use the services of a certified appraiser or antiques dealer to get assistance with identification. On 1stDibs, shop a large selection of antique furniture.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 27, 2024To identify your antique clock, search for markings on the back of its movement or case. Once you have located these marks, use trusted online resources to determine who the maker is. From there, you can continue your research to learn more about your clock's age, style and other characteristics. An expert appraiser or antiques dealer can also assist you with identification. Find a wide range of antique clocks on 1stDibs.
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