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HAUTE COUTURE 1950s Black Sequin Ball Gown Evening Theater Opera Party Dress
Located in Thiensville, WI
Amazing vintage ball gown custom made for 1950s opera singer Alberta Hopkins. Net overdress is
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1950s Ball Gowns
Helen Rose Strapless Satin Blue Brown Ball Gown w Rear Bow Bouquet - XS-S, 1962
By Helen Rose
Located in Tucson, AZ
Created by the same designer who made Grace Kelly's wedding gown, this ball gown is instantly
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1960s American Ball Gowns
Size: none; comparable to size XS-S
VINTAGE 80'S ARNOLD SCAASI DRESS COCKTAIL GOWN w/POLKA DOTS & BLACK ROSES
By Arnold Scaasi Couture
Located in Palm Springs, CA
True collector's piece
VINTAGE 80'S ARNOLD SCAASI DRESS COCKTAIL GOWN w/POLKA DOTS & BLACK ROSES
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1980s Ball Gowns
New Look Black Heavyweight Faille Beaded Portrait Collar Coat Dress - S, 1950s
Located in Tucson, AZ
beneath collar. Fully lined in black acetate.
fabric: super-heavyweight silk faille
noteworthy: dry
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1950s Unknown Ball Gowns
Size: none; comparable to size S
Golden Age Backless Black Satin Halter Plunge Gown with Trumpet Hem - L, 1930s
Located in Tucson, AZ
one has everything: basic black color, heavyweight (and figure-friendly) slipper satin and dramatic
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1930s Unknown Ball Gowns
Size: none; comparable to size L
NAEEM KHAN Size 4 Black Cream Silk payettes Strapless Long Gown Evening Dress
By Naeem Khan
Located in San Francisco, CA
NAEEM KHAN custom made gown comes in a black & cream silk woven material featuring a strapless
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21st Century and Contemporary Ball Gowns
Oscar de la Renta for Fred Hayman Beverly Hills 1986 Houston Museum Dress US 6
By Oscar De La Renta
Located in Montgomery, TX
the contrast colors and fabrics!!! The top is made from black lace with goldish flowers, embroidered
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Late 20th Century American Ball Gowns
Abraham Pelham Haute Couture Gown and Stole
Located in Geneva, CH
interlacing. Fully lined in satin silk, it closes with a concealed zip, hook and eye at the back. An endless
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Early 2000s French Ball Gowns
Vintage 1950's Neymar Couture Duchess Satin & Beaded Gown UK 4 US 0
Located in Cheltenham, GB
embellished bust-line and is constructed with internal boning, which creates a fitted silhouette along the
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1950s Ball Gowns
1980s Andre Laug Couture Multi-Coloured Sequinned Dress
By André Laug
Located in London, GB
each sequin is printed in orange, yellow, green blue, black and white. The sequins slightly overlay
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1980s British Ball Gowns
"Portrait of the Black Ball Clipper Montezuma"
By William Minshall Birchall
Located in Southampton, NY
ship, built in New York in 1843 by Webb & Allen for the Black Ball Line of packets between New York and
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Early 1900s Academic More Art
Materials
Paper, Watercolor
H 10 in W 14 in D 1 in
Ball Black & Co Osiris by John Wendt Sterling Silver Master Butter Knife #15599
By Ball Black & Co.
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Sterling silver master butter knife in the Osiris pattern by John Wendt for Ball Black & Co.
No
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Antique 19th Century Flatware and Serving Pieces
Materials
Sterling Silver
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W 1.06 in L 7.25 in
Midcentury Fly Line Set of 2 Black Metal Coat Racks, Italy 70s
By Fly Line
Located in Palermo, IT
additional support rod with ball from vertical to horizontal with joint. Production by Fly Line, Italy in the
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Coat Racks and Stands
Materials
Metal
Desi Arnaz Jr.
By Ron Galella
Located in Cologne, DE
part of the story line, which was considered daring in 1952. The same day Ball gave birth to Desi Jr
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Late 20th Century Modern Black and White Photography
Materials
Black and White
Walter Bosse, for Herta Baller, "Black Gold Line" Elephant in Bronze, 1950s
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Walter Bosse, Austrian artist and designer (b. 1904, 1974) for Herta Baller. "Black gold line
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Vintage 1950s Austrian Modern Animal Sculptures
H 1.58 in W 2.37 in D 1.58 in
Walter Bosse, for Herta Baller, "Black Gold Line" Hand in Bronze, 1950s
By Werkstätte Carl Auböck
Located in San Diego, CA
Whimsical and unique solid brass catch it all jewelry ring holder, circa 1950's practical and unique.
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Brass
Walter Bosse, for Herta Baller, "Black Gold Line" Porcupine in Bronze, 1950s
By Walter Bosse, Werkstätte Carl Auböck
Located in San Diego, CA
Whimsical and unique solid brass catch it all jewelry ring holder, circa 1950's practical and unique.
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Brass
Three Midcentury Bosse Baller Brass Coat Wall Hooks, 1950s, Austria
By Walter Bosse, Herta Baller
Located in Biebergemund, Hessen
Beautiful Austrian Mid-Century Modern solid brass hooks from the "Black Gold Line" designed
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Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Coat Racks and Stands
Materials
Brass
Bosse & Baller Asymmetric Coat Brass Wall Hook, 1950s, Austria
By Herta Baller, Walter Bosse
Located in Biebergemund, Hessen
Beautiful Austrian Mid-Century Modern solid brass hooks from the "Black Gold Line" designed and
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Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Coat Racks and Stands
Materials
Brass
Richard Rohac Monkey Corkscrew Baller Vienna, Austria, Mid-Century Modern
By Herta Baller, Richard Rohac
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Rohac is best known for his whimsical 'black-golden' line of patinated brass animals. Early examples
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Vintage 1960s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Barware
Materials
Bronze
H 2.5 in W 3.25 in D 0.75 in
William Black Bunney (1830-1917) - 1886 Watercolour, The Baby Sleeps
Located in Corsham, GB
window and a kitten plays with a ball of string on the floor. The artist has signed and dated to the
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Late 19th Century Interior Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Watercolor
Escada Bold Black & Red Silk Crepe de Chine Maxi Ball Skirt
By Escada
Located in New York, NY
Escada's wonderful black and red silk crepe de chine maxi ball skirt has two layers of netted black
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1990s German Puff Skirts
1970s Black Chiffon Lurex Rhinestone Disco Romper and Full Length Ball Skirt
Located in San Diego, CA
Absolutely sensational 1970s couture black metallic and chiffon rhinestone romper jumpsuit and ball
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1970s American Evening Gowns
The Red Ball, The Garden – Erik Madigan Heck, Fashion, Woman, Landscape, Ball
By Erik Madigan Heck
Located in Zurich, CH
Erik MADIGAN HECK (*1983, United States)
The Red Ball, The Garden, 2018
Chromogenic print
Sheet
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2010s Contemporary Color Photography
Materials
C Print
Erik Madigan HeckThe Red Ball, The Garden – Erik Madigan Heck, Fashion, Woman, Landscape, Ball, 2018
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H 60.01 in W 90.01 in
Disco Concr (Disco, Disco Ball, Black and White, Shiny, Concrete, Floor)
By David Pugh
Located in Kansas City, MO
: Disco, Disco Ball, Black and White, Shiny, Concrete, Floor
Other Sizes Available Upon Request
Custom
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2010s Contemporary Photography
Materials
Photographic Paper, Archival Pigment
Untitled
By Johnathan Ball
Located in Toronto, ON
8" x 10" Unframed
Original - Acrylic Paint and Ballpoint Pen on Black Paper
Hand Signed by
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2010s Other Art Style Abstract Paintings
Materials
Paper, Acrylic, Ballpoint Pen
2015 Oscar de la Renta Black Ball Gown with Pink Beaded Flowers
By Oscar De La Renta
Located in Toronto, Ontario
seen. Strapless and black silk taffeta with a fitted bodice and a voluminous a line high low ball skirt
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Early 2000s American Evening Gowns
Disco Atlas (Disco Ball, Black & White, Atlas, Male Figure, Shiny, Gym, Workout)
By David Pugh
Located in Kansas City, MO
: Disco, Disco Ball, Black and White, Atlas, Male Figure, Shiny, Gym, Workout, Studio 54, EDM, House Music
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2010s Contemporary Photography
Materials
Photographic Paper, Archival Pigment
20th Century German Modernist Oil Painting Black Grey and White Ball Abstract
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
figurative, she always tries to put color and line at the service of the subject, eliminating all the details
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20th Century Modern Abstract Paintings
Materials
Oil
18K Rose Gold 3/8 Carat Black and White Diamond Ball with Filigree Heart Pendant
Located in New York, NY
the ball, declaring a statement of love. The diamond clusters on the hearts alternate between black
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21st Century and Contemporary Thai Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Black Diamond, Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
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H 0.6 in W 0.6 in L 1.07 in
Walter Bosse Animal Sculptures, Austria, 1950
By Walter Bosse, Herta Baller
Located in Munich, DE
Walter Bosse together with Herta Baller, was known as the “Black Golden Line.”
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Vintage 1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Brass
Donald Brooks Multi-Color Multi-Palsey Fully Lined Silk Vest
By Donald Brooks
Located in New York, NY
Donald Brooks multi-color multi-palsey print silk vest if fully lined with silk. The front
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1970s Hong Kong Vests
Blackened Brass Bear Candleholder/Figurine by Walter Bosse and Herta Baller
By Walter Bosse
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mid-Century Viennese bear figurine designed by Walter Bosse and Herta Baller as part of “Black
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Vintage 1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Brass
H 1 in W 2.63 in D 1.5 in
Midcentury "Ball" Table Lamp in Chrome Documented by Karl Springer
By Karl Springer
Located in New York, NY
This stunning Mid-Century Modern chrome "Ball" table lamp was realized by the illustrious American
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Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Chrome
American Wrought Iron Ball Top Freestanding Fire Place Screen, Circa 1820
Located in Hollywood, SC
American wrought iron free standing fire screen with flanking ball finials, decorative scrolled
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Antique 1820s American American Empire Fireplaces and Mantels
Materials
Wrought Iron, Wire
H 29.25 in W 29 in D 9.25 in
Walter Bosse Donkey Table Lamp, 1950s
By Walter Bosse, Herta Baller
Located in Munich, DE
the “Black Gold Line” or "Black Golden Line" of brass figurines. He transitioned all of his efforts to
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Vintage 1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
3 Ball Buffoon - Original Figurative Street Art on Newsprint
By Gary John
Located in Los Angeles, CA
John in black along the lower left corner using the first two letters of his first and last names: "GA
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21st Century and Contemporary Street Art Mixed Media
Materials
Mixed Media, Acrylic, Newsprint
Dior x John Galliano Fall 2005 Floral Silk Puff Ball Dress
By John Galliano for Christian Dior, Christian Dior
Located in London, GB
is double layered so is lined in same print fabric and skirt is lined in black silk with horsehair
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Early 2000s French Casual Dresses
Pair of 18 Karat White Gold/ Rose Gold Ball Bracelets, 8.2 Gm
Located in New York, NY
very fashionable , Beaded bracelet
Pair of 18 Karat White Gold/ Rose Gold Ball Bracelets, 8.2 Gm
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2010s Beaded Bracelets
Materials
18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold
A Pierre Balmain Ottoman Silk Faille Couture Ball-Gown N° 83213 Paris Circa 1958
By Pierre Balmain
Located in Toulon, FR
lined with tarlatane. Cream woven satin label, black graphics Pierre Balmain Paris. Numbered 83213 under
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1950s French Evening Dresses
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Size: Equivalent size 35/36 France
A Disco ball gown by Jean-Louis Scherrer in silver lamé n° 302451 Circa 1985
By Jean-Louis Scherrer
Located in Toulon, FR
accentuate the shoulders and zip on one side. Skirt lined with black crepe. Clean dress with no apparent
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1980s French Evening Dresses
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Size: Equivalent size France 38-39.
Art Deco Lumina Sculpture Clarté Lamp Nude Dancer with a Ball by Max Le Verrier
By Max Le Verrier
Located in Ulm, DE
Art Deco style, France
Lighted sculpture made in Régule (spelter)
Socle in black marble (could have a
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21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Marble, Spelter
H 25.6 in W 14.18 in D 6.3 in
Tonya Hawkes Black Teal Paint Splatter Clutch
By Tonya Hawkes
Located in Philadelphia, PA
acrylic studs and a top ball closure. Lifting closure opens to a pale rose satin lined interior that holds
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21st Century and Contemporary Clutches
1980 black velvet dress with silver polka dots and Lanvin label
By Lanvin Paris
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
80's Tulip or ball dress in black velvet and silver sequined dots. The skirt is lined with a black
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1980s French Cocktail Dresses
Chanel Ultra Rare Vintage 90s Black Velvet CC Small Medium Tote Shoulder Bag
By Chanel
Located in Miami, FL
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Black velvet
Lined black lambskin leather
Gold-tone hardware
CC Logo Ball Charm
Chain and
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1990s French Structured Shoulder Bags
H 5.1 in W 7.5 in D 3.1 in
1960s Radley of London black mini dress
By Radley
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Rare vintage Radley of London black mini dress. A-line silhouette, v neck collar, short crochet
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1960s British Mini Dresses
Carolyne Roehm for Saks 5th Avenue 1990s Black + Gold Silk Cropped Bolero Jacket
By Carolyne Roehm
Located in San Diego, CA
jacket! Black silk with gold pin dots sewn throughout. Black and gold 'ball' buttons up the bodice. Chic
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1990s American Cropped Jackets
Size: Small - Small Medium
PIERRE BALMAIN Haute Couture c.1964 Black Crystal Beaded Mink Fur Cropped Jacket
By Pierre Balmain Couture
Located in Thiensville, WI
PIERRE BALMAIN Haute Couture Black Crystal Beaded Mink Fur Ball Cropped Jacket
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1960s Cropped Jackets
Yves Saint Laurent Paris Black Suede Gold Leather Peep Toe Wedge Shoes Size 40
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in University City, MO
lined in gold metallic leather. A narrow black suede buckled strap runs across the front of each shoe
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Shoes
Black Leather Louis Vuitton Capucine BB Shoulder Bag
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Glasgow, GB
Black leather Capucine BB handbag from Louis Vuitton. Black textured Taurillon leather upper with
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2010s French Top Handle Bags
30 Carat Oval Ethiopian Black Opal Pendant/Necklace 18 Karat + 18 Kt Gold Chain
Located in New York, NY
Approximately 30 Carat Oval Ethiopian Black Opal Pendant/Necklace 18 Karat + 18 Kt Gold Chain
This
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2010s Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Black Opal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Chloe Spring 2003 Bronze Embellished Black Dress - Size 36
By Chloé
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Chloe Spring 2003 Bronze Embellished Black Dress - Size 36 This LBD has a perfect combination of
Category
Early 2000s French Day Dresses
Tomlinson Empire Style Mahogany and Black Leather Square Coffee Table
By Tomlinson
Located in Chicago, IL
. Clean lined with chunky Empire influenced solid mahogany inverted obelisk legs with ball feet. Great
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Vintage 1960s American Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Leather, Mahogany
Yves Saint Laurent 1970's Black Soft Double-Faced Wool Jacket - Size 44
By Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
lined. The Sleeves have 3 gold ball functional buttons. This jacket is in excellent vintage condition
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1970s French Jackets
Set of 4 Black Lucite & Nickel Serving Trays & Stand by Charles Hollis Jones
By Charles Hollis Jones
Located in Los Angeles, CA
specifically designed for Lucille Ball and that became the "Ball" line.
Each folding table showcases a
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Tray Tables
Materials
Nickel
H 20 in W 16 in D 11.5 in
John Galliano Victorian-Inspired Black Enamel and Cameo Dangle Clip Earrings
By John Galliano
Located in Atlanta, GA
with silvered metal framing topped with black enamel and resin cameo and complemented with smoked
Category
Vintage 1980s French Victorian Clip-on Earrings
Materials
Silver Plate
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W 0.99 in L 4.18 in
OFF-WHITE c.2019 Jitney 1.4 Black Leather White Cash Inside Graffiti Handbag NWT
By Virgil Abloh, Off-White
Located in Thiensville, WI
”
Style: Crossbody bag
Color(s): Black, white, silver; interior: red
Lined: Yes
Unmarked Fabric Content
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Crossbody Bags and Messenger Bags
Oscar de la Renta FW 2014 Runway Museum Red Carpet Black Gold Gown Dress L / XL
By Oscar De La Renta
Located in Montgomery, TX
Oscar de la Renta Runway, Museum, Red Carpet Black Gold Ball Gown Dress
F/W 2014 Runway Collection
Category
2010s American Evening Gowns
Round Circle Black Onyx with Rose Cut Diamond 18 Karat Gold Necklace, Earrings
Located in New York, NY
Round Circle Black Onyx With Rose cut Diamond 18 K Yellow Gold Necklace, Earring
Black Ony round
Category
Early 2000s Link Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Onyx, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Culver Set of Six Rock Glasses Frosted Gold and Black Regency Pattern
By Culver Ltd.
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Six Rock Glasses Frosted Gold and Black Regency Pattern
They will create a dramatic display for a back
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Barware
Materials
Glass
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