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Antique 16th Century Japanese Other Jars
Pottery
Antique 15th Century and Earlier English Medieval Figurative Sculptures
Oak
20th Century French Decorative Art
Linen, Paper
Antique 19th Century English Regency Armchairs
Velvet, Walnut
Early 2000s American Books
Paper
21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Revival Turkish Rugs
Wool, Natural Fiber, Organic Material
1960s Impressionist Still-life Paintings
Canvas, Oil
21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Revival Turkish Rugs
Wool, Natural Fiber, Organic Material
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Wool, Natural Fiber, Organic Material
1880s American Impressionist Portrait Prints
Engraving
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Quartz, Bronze
21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Revival Turkish Rugs
Wool, Natural Fiber, Organic Material
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Wool, Natural Fiber, Organic Material
Early 2000s Contemporary Portrait Prints
Mixed Media, Lithograph, Offset
Late 20th Century Prints and Multiples
Lithograph
1990s American American Classical Decorative Art
Glass, Wood, Paper
19th Century American Realist Landscape Paintings
Canvas, Oil
1970s Contemporary Abstract Prints
Lithograph
Late 19th Century American Realist Figurative Paintings
Oil
Late 20th Century American Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Canvas, Oil
Late 19th Century Ashcan School Figurative Paintings
Canvas, Oil
Early 1900s American Impressionist Figurative Paintings
Board, Oil
Early 1900s American Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Canvas, Oil
Late 19th Century American Realist Figurative Paintings
Oil
Late 20th Century American Realist Figurative Prints
Lithograph
Mid-20th Century Futurist Figurative Paintings
Crayon, Pastel, Pencil, Paper
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1980s Pop Art Sculptures
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1980s Pop Art Nude Prints
Offset, Lithograph
20th Century Modern Landscape Prints
Lithograph
20th Century Danish Posters
Paper
20th Century French Decorative Art
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Linen, Paper
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Paper
Antique 19th Century French Napoleon III Stairs
Walnut
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Oak
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Pottery
Antique Early 17th Century Spanish Renaissance Blanket Chests
Wood, Oak
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Pine, Walnut
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Porcelain
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Oil
1970s Modern Prints and Multiples
Lithograph
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1990s North American Books
Paper
Antique 15th Century and Earlier Japanese Edo Vases
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