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Before the ball. Antique oil on canvas by Charles Baxter
By Charles Baxter
Located in St. Albans, GB
A perfect example of Charles Baxter's work. Two beautiful ladies , one holding a flower, dressed in their best finery. Despite being unsigned, the painting has full provenance having...
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Late 19th Century Victorian Figurative Paintings

Materials

Oil

By the Fireside
Located in Paris, Île-de-France
, France This work is a preparatory study related to the artist’s painting Before the Ball, exhibited at
Category

Late 19th Century Old Masters Interior Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Ink, Gouache

Les Plaisirs du Bal [before 1st State] (The Pleasures of the Ball)
By (After) Jean-Antoine Watteau
Located in Chicago, IL
Les Plaisirs du Bal (before 1st State), 1730 The Pleasures of the Ball Pure etching only by
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18th Century Old Masters Figurative Prints

Materials

Etching

Sardines Painting School of Fish Oil on Canvas Palette Knife Art Impasto
Located in Zofingen, AG
ball was eaten by many sharks, dolphins and bryde’s whale the end of episode. Spherical formation
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2010s Abstract Interior Paintings

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Oil, Canvas, Cotton Canvas

Old Las Vegas, Fremont Street Neon Signs, Abstract Photography
By Mitchell Funk
Located in Miami, FL
downtown neon signs of Las Vegas before the wrecking ball demolished one of America's most unique sights
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1970s American Impressionist Color Photography

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Photographic Paper, Archival Ink, Archival Paper, Archival Pigment

Before the Ball
By William Frederick Foster
Located in Los Angeles, CA
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1940s Paintings

Materials

Oil, Canvas

"Before The Ball", 19th Century Oil on Wood Panel by Eduardo León Garrido
By Eduardo Leon Garrido
Located in Madrid, ES
DUARDO LEÓN GARRIDO Spanish, 1856 - 1949 BEFORE THE BALL signed, located and dated "E. L. Garrido
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1880s Realist Interior Paintings

Materials

Oil, Wood Panel

Sardine Run Bait Ball South Africa
Located in Zofingen, AG
* Title: Sardine Run Bait Ball South africa * Size: 90x90cm * Materials: oil, canvas, palette knife
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2010s Abstract Impressionist Abstract Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Cotton Canvas, Oil

Joseph Sacre - Framed Early 20th Century Oil, Romance at Midnight
Located in Corsham, GB
night. The romantic couple look to have taken to the garden before the end of the masquerade ball. The
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Early 20th Century Figurative Paintings

Materials

Oil

Rose
By Andy Warhol
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Warhol embraced the ball-point pen and was frugally trying to conserve paper. Realized with thick black
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1950s American Modern Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Paper, Ink, Graphite

Rose
Rose
H 11.5 in W 7 in
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Before The Ball For Sale on 1stDibs

On 1stDibs, you can find the most appropriate before the ball for your needs in our varied inventory. You can easily find an example made in the Art Deco style, while we also have 104 Art Deco versions to choose from as well. Finding the perfect before the ball may mean sifting through those created during different time periods — you can find an early version that dates to the 18th Century and a newer variation that were made as recently as the 21st Century. If you’re looking to add a before the ball to create new energy in an otherwise neutral space in your home, you can find a work on 1stDibs that features elements of gray, beige, black, blue and more. There have been many interesting before the ball examples over the years, but those made by Stefanie Schneider, Erté, Elaine Kazimierczuk, Slim Aarons and Mark Schiff are often thought to be among the most thought-provoking. Artworks like these — often created in paper, polaroid and c print — can elevate any room of your home. A large before the ball can prove too dominant for some spaces — a smaller before the ball, measuring 1 high and 2 wide, may better suit your needs.

How Much is a Before The Ball?

The average selling price for a before the ball we offer is $2,150, while they’re typically $95 on the low end and $1,800,000 for the highest priced.
Questions About Before The Ball
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021
    Masonic balls, also known as golden globes or cross fobs, are ornate orbs that are imbued with symbolism. They usually open to a cross pendant. They can be used as pendants or pocket watch fobs. Find a collection of antique and vintage jewelry on 1stDibs today.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2024
    The significance of the Ball chair is that it became an instant commercial success, and its groundbreaking form shook up the modern design world. After its debut at the 1966 International Furniture Fair in Cologne, buyers from 30 countries placed orders for their homes. Celebrities like Sammy Davis Jr. and Grace Kelly were among the early purchasers, as were royal figures like the Shah of Iran. Today, Eero Aarnio Originals makes the Ball chair, and it's featured in movies, magazines and museums all over the planet, even as it appears to have arrived from another solar system. On 1stDibs, find a selection of Eero Aarnio Ball chairs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    The iconic Ball Chair is made of fiberglass, creating that rounded shape. The interior of a Ball Chair is upholstered in fine fabrics. Originally designed by Finnish furniture designer Eero Aarnio in 1963, this rounded chair is considered a classic display of industrial design. Shop a collection of Ball Chairs from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    The inside of a disco ball is typically a round piece of foam, plastic or aluminum. Disco balls are made by gluing hundreds of tiny reflective pieces, such as mirrors, onto the outside of the ball. You’ll find a variety of fine disco balls and 1970s nostalgia items on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    There is no age limit on witches balls; however, they are meant to be ornamental and may not serve as the best toys since they are typically made from glass. A witches ball, similar to a ball ornament, is a hollow glass sphere originally hung in windows to ward off evil spirits in the 17th and 18th century. You can shop a selection of witches balls from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 5, 2021
    Gazing balls are used for decorating gardens. These orbs are generally placed atop a pedestal or wrought iron base. They were believed to bring good luck and ward off evil, but nowadays, they are used just for decorative purposes. Find a collection of antique, new and vintage building and garden elements today on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Mirror balls are used as decorative objects. When light shines against them, they create dazzling reflections. You will sometimes see mirror balls called disco balls because they were common decorations in 1970s discotheques. On 1stDibs, find a range of mirror balls.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Carpet balls are called carpet balls because of their original purpose. When first produced during the 18th century in Scotland, carpet balls were part of a set used to play the Victorian parlor game carpet ball. Find a collection of antique carpet balls on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    Today, a disco ball usually represents the 1970s. That's because the discotheques that heavily influenced society, fashion and music during that decade often had a mirrored disco ball mounted on the ceiling. Its purpose was to cast reflections down onto the dancers as they moved. You'll find a range of vintage disco balls on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Carpet balls were used to play the game Parlour ball. This Victorian-era indoor game is related to bocce ball or lawn bowling. On 1stDibs, find a variety of antique carpet balls from top sellers around the world.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023
    Ball gowns are sometimes called evening gowns or gowns. It is also technically correct to refer to a ball gown as a dress. However, the term dress can also describe pieces that are more casual than gowns. Shop a range of ball gowns from some of the world’s top boutiques on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertAugust 17, 2021
    Antique carpet balls are stone or ceramic balls decorated in bright colored patterns in specific plaids. They were used as a form of indoor carpet bowling, though now are collected for decorative purposes.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A rolling ball clock works with an electric motor. Every five or 10 minutes, the top rail will deposit a ball onto the next rail to indicate what minute it is in multiples of five or 10. Every hour, the upper and middle rails reset and one ball is transferred to the bottom rail to indicate the hour. Shop a collection of vintage ball clocks on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A bagatelle game is played with nine balls. It is similar to billiards and is played with wooden cue sticks. The balls are shot across a table, aiming for certain areas to score points, with the goal being to score the most points to win. Find an array of bagatelle games from top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Ball and claw furniture has been popular through a range of eras. It has been a notable feature of the Queen Anne era and the Rococco period, covering the early to late 1700s. It was also highly popular during the Edwardian period in the early 1900s. Find a collection of ball and claw furniture from various eras on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Although Sir William Congreve patented the design in 1808, Scottish clockmaker Robert Bryson seems to have invented the rolling ball clock. Examples of his work that predate Congreve's patent have been identified by modern-day historians. On 1stDibs, shop a variety of rolling ball clocks.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Historically, bowling balls were made out of lignum vitae, which is known as the hardest, densest wood. Today, bowling balls are made with more plastic and polyester materials. You can find a collection of vintage and modern bowling balls on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertDecember 5, 2024
    Yes, Ball watches are Swiss-made. Although the company was founded in the United States, it relocated to La Chaux-de-Fonds, Switzerland, in the 20th century. Since then, Swiss artisans have done all the assembly and finishing work. Ball watches also feature Swiss movements and components. Some are made in-house, while others come from other Swiss makers, such as ETA. Explore a range of watches on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertDecember 5, 2024
    Yes, Ball watches are a luxury brand. Founded in 1891 in Cleveland, Ohio, the company has a long tradition of expertly crafting watches intended to perform reliably in tough conditions. The watchmaker now has its headquarters in La Chaux-de-Fonds, Switzerland, where it assembles and finishes its watches and produces some of its own movements and components. Ball is particularly well-known for introducing technologies that enhance the durability of its timepieces, such as a protective crown that reduces the risk of the face shattering due to impact. Compared to some other luxury makers, Ball offers its watches at more accessible prices, so some people consider the brand to be entry-level luxury. Explore an assortment of watches on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    No, Conant Ball is not still in business as of January 2022. The company closed in 1980. However, the furniture is still popular among collectors. On 1stDibs, find a selection of Conant Ball furniture from some of the world’s top sellers.