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World’s Columbian Exposition 1893 – Set of Photographic Prints Published in 1902
World’s Columbian Exposition 1893 – Set of Photographic Prints Published in 1902

World’s Columbian Exposition 1893 – Set of Photographic Prints Published in 1902

Located in Langweer, NL

This is a rare and fascinating set of original photographic prints from the 1893 World’s Columbian Exposition, also known as the Chicago World’s Fair.

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Antique Early 1900s Prints

Materials

Paper

1892 Gorham Sterling Silver Chicago Columbian Exposition Isabella Souvenir Ring
1892 Gorham Sterling Silver Chicago Columbian Exposition Isabella Souvenir Ring

1892 Gorham Sterling Silver Chicago Columbian Exposition Isabella Souvenir Ring

By Gorham Manufacturing Company

Located in Philadelphia, PA

A fine, antique Chicago Columbian Exposition souvenir ring. The so-called "Isabella" ring by Gorham.

Category

Antique 1890s American Band Rings

Materials

Sterling Silver

World's Columbian exhibition 1893 - Painting of Evariste Luminais
World's Columbian exhibition 1893 - Painting of Evariste Luminais

World's Columbian exhibition 1893 - Painting of Evariste Luminais

$24,683Sale Price|65% Off

H 3.15 in W 62.6 in D 80.32 in

World's Columbian exhibition 1893 - Painting of Evariste Luminais

Located in PAU, FR

Fine arts by Moses P.Handy World's Columbian Exposition 1893: Art And architecture by William Walton La France d'Oc, N.19, 1895 Painter of the ceiling of the Bourse du Commerce.

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Antique 1890s French Renaissance Paintings

Materials

Canvas

Royal Doulton Christopher Columbus Commemorative Jug
Royal Doulton Christopher Columbus Commemorative Jug

Royal Doulton Christopher Columbus Commemorative Jug

$3,450

H 7.25 in W 5.75 in D 5.75 in

Royal Doulton Christopher Columbus Commemorative Jug

By Royal Doulton

Located in New Orleans, LA

This stoneware jug by Royal Doulton's Lambeth Studio was crafted to commemorate the World’s Columbian Exposition of 1893. Designed by John Broad, it not only features busts of George...

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Antique 19th Century English Pitchers

Materials

Pottery, Stoneware

Sterling Silver and Crystal Flask, Tiffany and Co., 1893
Sterling Silver and Crystal Flask, Tiffany and Co., 1893

Sterling Silver and Crystal Flask, Tiffany and Co., 1893

By Tiffany & Co.

Located in New York, NY

Decorated with aquatic motifs, including waves and bubbles Made for the 1893 Chicago World's Columbian Exposition. With the mark of a globe superimposed on a "T".

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Antique 1880s American Barware

Materials

Crystal, Sterling Silver

Robert W Edis, An Aesthetic Movement rush seat armchair in the bamboo style
Robert W Edis, An Aesthetic Movement rush seat armchair in the bamboo style

Robert W Edis, An Aesthetic Movement rush seat armchair in the bamboo style

By Robert William Edis

Located in London, GB

These formed the basis of two books: Decoration and Furniture of Town Houses (1881) and Healthy Furniture and Decoration (1884) He also designed the British pavilion at the World's C...

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Antique 1880s English Aesthetic Movement Armchairs

Materials

Beech, Rush

Victorian Ladies, by female artist Letitia Bonnet Hart
Victorian Ladies, by female artist Letitia Bonnet Hart

Victorian Ladies, by female artist Letitia Bonnet Hart

By Letitia Bonnet Hart

Located in Philadelphia, PA

She began exhibiting at the age of eighteen, and continued to exhibit in Brooklyn, Philadelphia, Massachusetts, Louisiana Purchase Exhibition, and the 1893 World’s Columbian Expositi...

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Late 19th Century Victorian Figurative Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Woman Dressing, Bronze Sculpture by Bessie Potter Vonnoh 1911
Woman Dressing, Bronze Sculpture by Bessie Potter Vonnoh 1911

Woman Dressing, Bronze Sculpture by Bessie Potter Vonnoh 1911

By Bessie Potter Vonnoh

Located in Long Island City, NY

Vonnoh became one of the so-called "White Rabbits", women artists who assisted Lorado Taft on the sculpture program for the Horticultural Building at the 1893 World's Columbian Expos...

Category

1910s Art Nouveau Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

The Postern & The Boulder Wall by Albert Winslow Barker, 1930-39
The Postern & The Boulder Wall by Albert Winslow Barker, 1930-39

The Postern & The Boulder Wall by Albert Winslow Barker, 1930-39

Located in Kenilworth, IL

His talent was evident early on, and while still in studies in 1993, the Academy sent two of his charcoal drawings to the World's Columbian Exposition in Chicago. Barker was colorbli...

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Vintage 1930s American Prints

Materials

Paper

Standing Woman, Bronze Sculpture by Bessie Potter Vonnoh 1911
Standing Woman, Bronze Sculpture by Bessie Potter Vonnoh 1911

Standing Woman, Bronze Sculpture by Bessie Potter Vonnoh 1911

By Bessie Potter Vonnoh

Located in Long Island City, NY

Vonnoh became one of the so-called "White Rabbits", women artists who assisted Lorado Taft on the sculpture program for the Horticultural Building at the 1893 World's Columbian Expos...

Category

1910s Art Nouveau Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Rare Industrial Factory Painting J.H. Williams & Co. by Richard W. Rummell
Rare Industrial Factory Painting J.H. Williams & Co. by Richard W. Rummell

Rare Industrial Factory Painting J.H. Williams & Co. by Richard W. Rummell

By Richard W. Rummell

Located in Buffalo, NY

This important painting was featured in "THE WORLD's COLUMBIAN EXPOSITION' -drop Forgings exhibit of J.H.

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Antique 1890s American Industrial Paintings

Materials

Gouache, Paper, Wood

Tiffany & Co Sterling Christopher Columbus Globe Bowl Souvenir Spoon #14890
Tiffany & Co Sterling Christopher Columbus Globe Bowl Souvenir Spoon #14890

Tiffany & Co Sterling Christopher Columbus Globe Bowl Souvenir Spoon #14890

By Tiffany & Co.

Located in Washington Depot, CT

This souvenir spoon is from the 1983 Columbian Exposition, World's Fair. It features a handle topped with Christopher Columbus 1492 1893 and a bowl engraved with a globe.

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Antique 1890s Chain Bracelets

Materials

Sterling Silver

"Sculpting the Nude, " Monumental and Important Painting, Denmark, Belle Epoch
"Sculpting the Nude, " Monumental and Important Painting, Denmark, Belle Epoch

"Sculpting the Nude, " Monumental and Important Painting, Denmark, Belle Epoch

By Oscar Matthiesen

Located in Philadelphia, PA

The artist traveled to the United States in the 1890s and contributed to the Denmark pavilion at the Columbian Exposition in 1893 in Chicago. The painting is oil on canvas, and is s...

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Antique Early 1900s Danish Belle Époque Paintings

Materials

Paint

Late 19th Century Landscape Painting Oil on Canvas Signed Jennie Young Framed
Late 19th Century Landscape Painting Oil on Canvas Signed Jennie Young Framed

Late 19th Century Landscape Painting Oil on Canvas Signed Jennie Young Framed

Located in Stamford, CT

She exhibited her work at the National Academy of Design, the Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts, and the World's Columbian Exposition in Chicago in 1893. Young's paintings often ...

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Antique Late 19th Century American Paintings

Materials

Canvas

Parisian Fountain, 1899
Parisian Fountain, 1899

Parisian Fountain, 1899

Located in Bryn Mawr, PA

In 1894, he was awarded a honorable mention at the Columbian Exposition in Chicago and in 1899 he received an honorable mention in Paris.

Category

Late 19th Century Impressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil, Board

View Along the Seine

View Along the Seine

Located in Bryn Mawr, PA

In 1894, he was awarded a honorable mention at the Columbian Exposition in Chicago and in 1899 he received an honorable mention in Paris.

Category

20th Century American Impressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil

"Landscape with Sheep" by Daniel Folger Bigelow (1823-1910), Oil on Canvas
"Landscape with Sheep" by Daniel Folger Bigelow (1823-1910), Oil on Canvas

"Landscape with Sheep" by Daniel Folger Bigelow (1823-1910), Oil on Canvas

By Daniel Folger Bigelow

Located in Portland, OR

Bigelow exhibited in many galleries, as well as at the National Academy of Design, World's Columbian Exposition, and Philadelphia's Centennial Exposition of 1876. 21.5" wide X 15.5"...

Category

1890s Hudson River School Landscape Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Antique Japanese Cloisonne Charger with Insects and Fall Foliage Plate Goto
Antique Japanese Cloisonne Charger with Insects and Fall Foliage Plate Goto

Antique Japanese Cloisonne Charger with Insects and Fall Foliage Plate Goto

Located in Long Island City, NY

His reputation grew, securing 1st prize at the 1881 Second Japan Domestic Exhibition and earning a medal at the 1893 Chicago World’s Columbian Exposition. Today, examples of his exqu...

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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Metalwork

Materials

Copper, Enamel

Antique Japanese Cloisonne Flying Geese Enamel Plate Goto
Antique Japanese Cloisonne Flying Geese Enamel Plate Goto

Antique Japanese Cloisonne Flying Geese Enamel Plate Goto

$2,250Sale Price|50% Off

H 12 in Dm 12 in

Antique Japanese Cloisonne Flying Geese Enamel Plate Goto

Located in Long Island City, NY

His reputation grew, securing 1st prize at the 1881 Second Japan Domestic Exhibition and earning a medal at the 1893 Chicago World’s Columbian Exposition. Today, examples of his exqu...

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Metalwork

Materials

Enamel, Copper

Antique Japanese Meiji Era Cloisonne Enamel Plate Goto
Antique Japanese Meiji Era Cloisonne Enamel Plate Goto

Antique Japanese Meiji Era Cloisonne Enamel Plate Goto

$2,100Sale Price|30% Off

H 12 in Dm 12 in

Antique Japanese Meiji Era Cloisonne Enamel Plate Goto

Located in Long Island City, NY

His reputation grew, securing 1st prize at the 1881 Second Japan Domestic Exhibition and earning a medal at the 1893 Chicago World’s Columbian Exposition. Today, examples of his exqu...

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Metalwork

Materials

Copper, Enamel

Ceramic Vase from Colonnata Tuscany from the 1930s
Ceramic Vase from Colonnata Tuscany from the 1930s

Ceramic Vase from Colonnata Tuscany from the 1930s

$404Sale Price|20% Off

H 15.36 in Dm 4.73 in

Ceramic Vase from Colonnata Tuscany from the 1930s

Located in Milano, MI

In 1893 the Colonnata obtained important international recognition, a gold medal at the World Columbian Exposition in Chicago. The Colonnatas' production ranged from everyday object...

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Vintage 1930s Italian Art Deco Vases

Materials

Ceramic

Beauty in Nocturne: Ruckstull's Sculpture of Evening
Beauty in Nocturne: Ruckstull's Sculpture of Evening

Beauty in Nocturne: Ruckstull's Sculpture of Evening

By Peter Adams

Located in Pasadena, CA

His work "Evening" was awarded the Grand Medal for Sculpture in the 1893 World's Columbian Exposition (Chicago World's Fair). Peter Adams acquired the plaster cast of "Evening" from ...

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2010s Impressionist Paintings

Materials

Oil, Panel

The Cottage Homes of England by Helen & Stewart D. Allingham
The Cottage Homes of England by Helen & Stewart D. Allingham

The Cottage Homes of England by Helen & Stewart D. Allingham

Located in Middletown, NY

She was the first woman to be admitted as a full member of the Royal Watercolor Society and her work was exhibited at the 1893 World's Columbian Exposition in Chicago. Condition: Ve...

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Antique Mid-19th Century English Modern Books

Materials

Gold Leaf

Rare Antique Meiji Japanese Cloisonne White Enamel Butterfly Plate Charger GOTO
Rare Antique Meiji Japanese Cloisonne White Enamel Butterfly Plate Charger GOTO

Rare Antique Meiji Japanese Cloisonne White Enamel Butterfly Plate Charger GOTO

Located in Long Island City, NY

His reputation grew, securing 1st prize at the 1881 Second Japan Domestic Exhibition and earning a medal at the 1893 Chicago World’s Columbian Exposition. Today, examples of his exqu...

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Tableware

Materials

Enamel, Brass

An Italian Cast 19th Century Bronze Group Mother & Children Titled "La Tempête"
An Italian Cast 19th Century Bronze Group Mother & Children Titled "La Tempête"

An Italian Cast 19th Century Bronze Group Mother & Children Titled "La Tempête"

$15,160Sale Price|20% Off

H 26.25 in W 16.5 in D 11.25 in

An Italian Cast 19th Century Bronze Group Mother & Children Titled "La Tempête"

By Mathurin Moreau

Located in Los Angeles, CA

He exported more than 100 pieces to the 1893 World's Columbian Exposition in Chicago.[citation needed] Nelli made artistic bronzes for several Italian and foreign artists, including ...

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Antique Early 1900s Italian Classical Roman Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Marble, Bronze

"AMAR FAJAR"
"AMAR FAJAR"

Jose Arpa"AMAR FAJAR"

$12,000

H 16.5 in W 12.5 in

"AMAR FAJAR"

By Jose Arpa

Located in San Antonio, TX

Arpa studied at the School of Fine Arts in Seville, Spain, and received acclaim at the World's Columbian Exposition in Chicago in 1893. He returned to Spain in 1932.

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Mid-20th Century Impressionist Portrait Paintings

Materials

Oil

Columbia by 1847 Rogers Silverplate Flatware Set for 12 Service 104 pcs
Columbia by 1847 Rogers Silverplate Flatware Set for 12 Service 104 pcs

Columbia by 1847 Rogers Silverplate Flatware Set for 12 Service 104 pcs

By 1847 Rogers Bros.

Located in Big Bend, WI

This exquisite and desirable pattern was designed for the Columbian Exposition held in Chicago in 1893. The nations of the world joined with America to celebrate the 400th anniversar...

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20th Century Sheffield and Silverplate

Materials

Sterling Silver

Pasadena San Gabriel Mission Victorian Oil Painting on Canvas by Ellen B. Farr
Pasadena San Gabriel Mission Victorian Oil Painting on Canvas by Ellen B. Farr

Pasadena San Gabriel Mission Victorian Oil Painting on Canvas by Ellen B. Farr

Located in Van Nuys, CA

Farr exhibited her work at the California State Building at the 1893 World's Columbian Exposition in Chicago, Illinois. She also worked with the California Board of Lady Managers at ...

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Antique 1890s American Paintings

Materials

Canvas

French 19th Century Louis XV Style Giltwood Carved Aubusson 5-Piece Salon Suite
French 19th Century Louis XV Style Giltwood Carved Aubusson 5-Piece Salon Suite

French 19th Century Louis XV Style Giltwood Carved Aubusson 5-Piece Salon Suite

By Forest A' Paris

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Exhibited internationally, including at the 1893 Chicago World’s Columbian Exposition. Maison Forest belongs to the great tradition of Parisian luxury ébénisterie that revived Louis ...

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Antique Early 1900s French Louis XV Living Room Sets

Materials

Gold Leaf

Antique Watercolour 'The Garden Music Recital' by Martinetti 19th Century
Antique Watercolour 'The Garden Music Recital' by Martinetti 19th Century

Antique Watercolour 'The Garden Music Recital' by Martinetti 19th Century

Located in London, GB

Martinetti exhibited her work at the Palace of Fine Arts at the 1893 World's Columbian Exposition in Chicago, Illinois. She died in 1937 in Rome.  

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Antique Late 19th Century Italian Paintings

Materials

Canvas

Sterling Cordial Cups by Alvin Co.
Sterling Cordial Cups by Alvin Co.

Sterling Cordial Cups by Alvin Co.

Located in Coeur d Alene, ID

In 1897 Alvin-Beiderhase Co, maker of Official World Fair souvenir spoons for 1893-94 Chicago Columbian Exposition, was purchased by Joseph Fahys & Co (watch-case manufacturer) opera...

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Antique Late 19th Century American Barware

Materials

Sterling Silver

"Montana Landscape with Felled Elk" Original Oil Painting by John Fery
"Montana Landscape with Felled Elk" Original Oil Painting by John Fery

"Montana Landscape with Felled Elk" Original Oil Painting by John Fery

By John Fery

Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID

Fery exhibited at the World's Columbian Exposition in Chicago in 1893. Commissioned by the Great Northern Railroad, Fery also aided in the creation of Glacier National Park by painti...

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Antique Early 1900s American Paintings

Materials

Paint

Lady With a Peacock: American Impressionist Oil Painting, 19th Century
Lady With a Peacock: American Impressionist Oil Painting, 19th Century

Lady With a Peacock: American Impressionist Oil Painting, 19th Century

Located in New York, NY

D’Ascenzo exhibited at the Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts (1892-1904, 1916, 1936) the Columbian Exposition in Chicago (1893) and the Art Institute of Chicago (1900, 1902-03, 1...

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Late 19th Century American Impressionist Figurative Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Girl with a Banjo by Mary Cassatt
Girl with a Banjo by Mary Cassatt

Mary CassattGirl with a Banjo by Mary Cassatt, Circa 1894

Price Upon Request

H 37.5 in W 28 in D 2.75 in

Girl with a Banjo by Mary Cassatt

By Mary Cassatt

Located in New Orleans, LA

Created at the peak of her career, this exquisite composition coincided with her monumental mural commission for the 1893 World’s Columbian Exposition, underscoring her pivotal role ...

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19th Century Impressionist Figurative Paintings

Materials

Pastel, Board

Genuine 1880s Albany Slip Glazed Anna Pottery Stoneware Pig Flask
Genuine 1880s Albany Slip Glazed Anna Pottery Stoneware Pig Flask

Genuine 1880s Albany Slip Glazed Anna Pottery Stoneware Pig Flask

Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID

They took part in art exhibitions such as Philadelphia Centennial in 1876 and the World's Columbian Exposition in Chicago 1893. In 1938 the first inscription of Anna pottery was publ...

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Antique 1880s American Pottery

Materials

Pottery

A 1940s Modern, American Scene Study of a Seated Man at a Table by Harold Haydon
A 1940s Modern, American Scene Study of a Seated Man at a Table by Harold Haydon

A 1940s Modern, American Scene Study of a Seated Man at a Table by Harold Haydon

By Harold Haydon

Located in Chicago, IL

A delightful sketch ("Dinner at the Windermere Hotel") of a man dining at a table beside a bottle of wine, drawn on paper restaurant doily from the famed Hotel Windermere, once locat...

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1940s American Modern Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Paper, Charcoal, Watercolor

"Reclining Woman"  Karl Bitter, Reclining Woman with Reddish Patina
"Reclining Woman"  Karl Bitter, Reclining Woman with Reddish Patina

"Reclining Woman" Karl Bitter, Reclining Woman with Reddish Patina

Located in New York, NY

Notably, he presented at Chicago’s 1893 World’s Columbian Exposition and directed the Pan-American Exposition in Buffalo in 1901.

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1890s Realist Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

The Confession Of Faith Of A Man Of Science, From Library Of J. C. Peasley, 1903
The Confession Of Faith Of A Man Of Science, From Library Of J. C. Peasley, 1903

The Confession Of Faith Of A Man Of Science, From Library Of J. C. Peasley, 1903

Located in Bridgeport, CT

He was a member of the Board of Directors for the 1893 World's Columbian Exposition in Chicago Records indicate he was a bank note signer and served as an officer at the National Sta...

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Early 20th Century English Edwardian Books

Materials

Leather, Paper

Red Roofs Of The University Of Chicago, Painting, Oil on Canvas
Red Roofs Of The University Of Chicago, Painting, Oil on Canvas

Red Roofs Of The University Of Chicago, Painting, Oil on Canvas

By Leon Sarantos

Located in Yardley, PA

This venerable architecture borders the historic green space of the Midway Plaisance, which was once the lively scene of the 1893 World's Columbian Exposition. This added layer of hi...

Category

2010s Contemporary More Art

Materials

Oil

Rise Of The Dutch Republic 3-Volume Set, 1st Ed 1855, Motley - Peasley Library
Rise Of The Dutch Republic 3-Volume Set, 1st Ed 1855, Motley - Peasley Library

Rise Of The Dutch Republic 3-Volume Set, 1st Ed 1855, Motley - Peasley Library

Located in Bridgeport, CT

He was a member of the Board of Directors for the 1893 World's Columbian Exposition in Chicago Records indicate he was a bank note signer and served as an officer at the National Sta...

Category

Antique 19th Century American Victorian Books

Materials

Leather, Paper

Antique Swedish Oil Painting 1883 Alfred Thörne Lake Landscape
Antique Swedish Oil Painting 1883 Alfred Thörne Lake Landscape

Antique Swedish Oil Painting 1883 Alfred Thörne Lake Landscape

Located in Stockholm, SE

Thörne exhibited regularly during his lifetime and participated in several important exhibitions, including the Nordic Exhibition in Copenhagen in 1888, the Gothenburg Exhibition of ...

Category

1880s Romantic Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil, Board

"Illinois. 1818 Centennial 1918." Vintage Poster by Willy Sesser, 1918
"Illinois. 1818 Centennial 1918." Vintage Poster by Willy Sesser, 1918

"Illinois. 1818 Centennial 1918." Vintage Poster by Willy Sesser, 1918

Located in Colorado Springs, CO

Chamberlin composed it as part of Chicago's bid to the 1893 World's Columbian Exposition; a bid that the city successfully won.

Category

Vintage 1910s American Posters

Materials

Paper

Patinated Bronze Statuette of William Shakespeare
Patinated Bronze Statuette of William Shakespeare

Patinated Bronze Statuette of William Shakespeare

By Frederick William MacMonnies

Located in New Orleans, LA

MacMonnies gained international acclaim for works like the Columbian Fountain at the 1893 World’s Columbian Exposition and the Nathan Hale monument, cast by the same foundry as ours,...

Category

19th Century Academic Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Tropical Landscape
Tropical Landscape

Norton BushTropical Landscape

$9,500

H 8.75 in W 11.75 in

Tropical Landscape

By Norton Bush

Located in Bryn Mawr, PA

In 1893, he was appointed art director for the California section of the World’s Columbian Exposition in Chicago. However, this effort was overly taxing on his health, and he had a f...

Category

19th Century Hudson River School Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil

History Of The United Netherlands & The Life & Death Of John Of Barneveld
History Of The United Netherlands & The Life & Death Of John Of Barneveld

History Of The United Netherlands & The Life & Death Of John Of Barneveld

Located in Bridgeport, CT

He was a member of the Board of Directors for the 1893 World's Columbian Exposition in Chicago Records indicate he was a bank note signer and served as an officer at the National Sta...

Category

Antique 19th Century American Victorian Books

Materials

Leather, Paper

'Moonlit Reflections on the Elbe' by Ernst Max Pietschmann (1865 - 1952)
'Moonlit Reflections on the Elbe' by Ernst Max Pietschmann (1865 - 1952)

'Moonlit Reflections on the Elbe' by Ernst Max Pietschmann (1865 - 1952)

Located in Knokke, BE

His early success came with the monumental Polyphemus’ Fish Catch (1892), which was later awarded at the World’s Columbian Exposition in Chicago, marking his international breakthrou...

Category

Late 19th Century Symbolist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

'Landscape', New York, Boston Art Club, London, PAFA, AWS, NAD, Benezit
'Landscape', New York, Boston Art Club, London, PAFA, AWS, NAD, Benezit

'Landscape', New York, Boston Art Club, London, PAFA, AWS, NAD, Benezit

By Rhoda Holmes Nicholls

Located in Santa Cruz, CA

Nicholls exhibited widely and with success, including at the National Academy of Design, the Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts, the Pan-American Exposition (bronze medal, Buffalo...

Category

Early 20th Century American Impressionist Landscape Drawings and Waterco...

Materials

Paper, Watercolor

"The Meadow" Charlotte Buell Coman, Female Artist, Tonalist, American Landscape
"The Meadow" Charlotte Buell Coman, Female Artist, Tonalist, American Landscape

"The Meadow" Charlotte Buell Coman, Female Artist, Tonalist, American Landscape

By Charlotte Buell Coman

Located in New York, NY

She exhibited her work at the Palace of Fine Arts at the 1893 World's Columbian Exposition in Chicago, Illinois. In 1905 Coman received the Shaw Memorial Prize given by the Society ...

Category

Early 1900s Tonalist Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Paper, Watercolor

Harvest Scene With Farmer and Scythe, 1886
Harvest Scene With Farmer and Scythe, 1886

Harvest Scene With Farmer and Scythe, 1886

Located in Stockholm, SE

His works were exhibited in various prestigious venues, including the Stockholm exhibitions with Olof Hermelin in 1910, the Nordic Art and Industrial Exhibition in Copenhagen in 1888...

Category

1880s Romantic Figurative Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

"Landscape with river"
"Landscape with river"

"Landscape with river"

Located in Edinburgh, GB

From 1885 into the early 1890s he exhibited prolifically at the Imperial Society for the Encouragement of the Arts and with the Peredvizhniki, participating in the Exposition Univers...

Category

19th Century Landscape Photography

Materials

Oil, Panel

Dance Interlude, c. 1910-20

Dance Interlude, c. 1910-20

Located in Bryn Mawr, PA

Exhibiting actively in the United States as well as in Paris, Mary MacMonnies won the important commission to create Primitive Woman, one of two large murals for the Women's Building...

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1910s American Impressionist Portrait Paintings

Materials

Oil

"Pont Neuf, Seine, Paris, France" Carle Blenner, American Impressionism
"Pont Neuf, Seine, Paris, France" Carle Blenner, American Impressionism

"Pont Neuf, Seine, Paris, France" Carle Blenner, American Impressionism

By Carle John Blenner

Located in New York, NY

Blenner's talent was recognized in the United States early on, as two of his paintings were selected for exhibition at the important 1893 Chicago World's Fair Columbian Exposition. ...

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1880s American Impressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Rare 49 Vol Wilkie Collins From The Library Of J.C. Peasley, Chicago By 19th C.
Rare 49 Vol Wilkie Collins From The Library Of J.C. Peasley, Chicago By 19th C.

Rare 49 Vol Wilkie Collins From The Library Of J.C. Peasley, Chicago By 19th C.

Located in Bridgeport, CT

He was a member of the Board of Directors for the 1893 World's Columbian Exposition in Chicago Records indicate he was a bank note signer and served as an officer at the National Sta...

Category

Antique 19th Century English American Classical Books

Materials

Leather, Paper

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World's Columbian Exposition Commemorative Presentation Medal
World's Columbian Exposition Commemorative Presentation Medal

World's Columbian Exposition Commemorative Presentation Medal

By Augustus Saint-Gaudens

Located in Concord, MA

Saint-Gaudens, who served as an advisor for the Chicago World’s Columbian Exposition sculptural program, accepted the commission for the official award medal.

Category

1890s Aesthetic Movement Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

19th Century Art of the World Columbian Exposition Books, Two Volumes
19th Century Art of the World Columbian Exposition Books, Two Volumes

19th Century Art of the World Columbian Exposition Books, Two Volumes

Located in Nashville, TN

They contain the architecture, paintings and sculpture exhibited in Chicago at the World's Columbian Exposition. There are numerous engravings by well known artists, i.e.

Category

Antique 19th Century American Books

Materials

Leather, Paper

Antique Bronze Figurine by Bessie Potter Vonnoh
Antique Bronze Figurine by Bessie Potter Vonnoh

Antique Bronze Figurine by Bessie Potter Vonnoh

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H 13 in W 6 in D 6 in

Antique Bronze Figurine by Bessie Potter Vonnoh

Located in Chicago, IL

There she took modeling classes with the sculptor Lorado Taft and later assisted him with decorative sculpture for the World’s Columbian Exposition of 1893, one of a group of talente...

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Early 20th Century American Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Joseph Henry Hatfield, "Young Woman Fishing Along a River" Oil on Canvas

Joseph Henry Hatfield, "Young Woman Fishing Along a River" Oil on Canvas

Located in Litchfield, CT

Hatfield particiapted at the Paris Salon in 1891, the World's Columbian Exposition in 1892-1893 and at the St. Louis World's Fair, also known as the Louisiana Purchase Exposition, in...

Category

20th Century American Paintings

Materials

Canvas

Ernest Parton, A River Landscape Painting, Oil on Canvas

Ernest Parton, A River Landscape Painting, Oil on Canvas

Located in Litchfield, CT

In the 1880's and 1890's Parton exhibited at various American exhibitions including the Columbian Exposition in Chicago in 1893.

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Antique 19th Century American American Classical Paintings

Materials

Canvas

ONE-OF-A-KIND Gorham Enamel, Sterling Silver Columbia Expo Cigarette Case
ONE-OF-A-KIND Gorham Enamel, Sterling Silver Columbia Expo Cigarette Case

ONE-OF-A-KIND Gorham Enamel, Sterling Silver Columbia Expo Cigarette Case

By Gorham Manufacturing Company

Located in New York, NY

This case was intended to be included at Gorham's display at the 1893 Columbian World's Exposition which was held in Chicago.

Category

Antique 19th Century American Tobacco Accessories

Materials

Sterling Silver, Enamel

Impresionist style landscape titled, "French River Backyard"
Impresionist style landscape titled, "French River Backyard"

Impresionist style landscape titled, "French River Backyard"

By Frederick Charles Vipont Ede

Located in Washington, DC

SELECTED EXHIBITIONS Société du Salon d’Automne, Paris, 1905 Montreal, 1891 World’s Columbian Exposition, Chicago, 1893 Paris, 1896–1910 Salon, Société des Artistes Indépendants, P...

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Late 19th Century Post-Impressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil

Brittany Village
Brittany Village

Edgar Spier CameronBrittany Village

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H 14 in W 18 in

Brittany Village

By Edgar Spier Cameron

Located in Nashville, TN

He also executed murals at the World's Columbian Exposition, where he exhibited In the Studio, painted in 1888 (unlocated).

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Late 19th Century American Impressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Masonite, Oil

Painting by Walter MacEwen
Painting by Walter MacEwen

Painting by Walter MacEwen

Unavailable

H 21.25 in W 26.25 in D 2.5 in

Painting by Walter MacEwen

By Walter MacEwen 1

Located in Alexandria, VA

By 1886, he was studying at the Academie Julian in Paris with Robert-Fleury and showing his work to significant acclaim in the Paris Salon (1885-95, 1898-99), the Pennsylvania Academ...

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Antique 1890s American Paintings

Materials

Canvas

Drying the Nets, a marine scene by Walter Launt Palmer (1854-1932, American)

Drying the Nets, a marine scene by Walter Launt Palmer (1854-1932, American)

By Walter Launt Palmer

Located in New York, NY

Palmer was the recipient of numerous awards and honors, including a prize from the National Academy of Design in 1887, a medal at the 1893 World's Columbian Exposition in Chicago, a ...

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19th Century American Impressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Paper, Mixed Media

UNTITLED (INTERIOR OF A SYNAGOGUE)
UNTITLED (INTERIOR OF A SYNAGOGUE)

Ernst OpplerUNTITLED (INTERIOR OF A SYNAGOGUE)

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H 9.25 in W 11.25 in

UNTITLED (INTERIOR OF A SYNAGOGUE)

By Ernst Oppler

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Travelled to the United States, visiting New York and winning a winning a gold medal at the World’s Columbian Exposition in Chicago in 1893. His works are in many of world’s major mu...

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1920s Art

Pontoise Market
Pontoise Market

Luis Jimenez Aranda Pontoise Market

Unavailable

H 21.5 in W 18 in

Pontoise Market

Located in Richmond Hill, ON

He participated in exhibits at the Salon and received recognition at the Exposition Universelle (1889). He also had a major showing at the World's Columbian Exposition (1893) in Chic...

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Late 19th Century Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil

Jizai Okimono, Russet-Iron Articulated Figure of a Crab
Jizai Okimono, Russet-Iron Articulated Figure of a Crab

Jizai Okimono, Russet-Iron Articulated Figure of a Crab

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H 1.19 in W 1.97 in D 5.91 in

Jizai Okimono, Russet-Iron Articulated Figure of a Crab

Located in Milano, IT

The term “jizai okimono” seems to be quite modern: In the 1893 Chicago World's Columbian Exposition the craftsman Itao Shinjiro (Kiyoharu, b. 1842) showed an articulated piece which ...

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Antique 19th Century Japanese Metalwork

Materials

Iron

19th Century, Equestrian, Horseback Riding
19th Century, Equestrian, Horseback Riding

19th Century, Equestrian, Horseback Riding

Located in Washington, DC

SELECTED MUSEUMS Musée du Louvre, Paris Musée d’Orsay, Paris Musée de Grenoble, France SELECTED EXHIBITIONS Salon, Société des Artistes Française, Paris, 1869–1870, 1872¬–74, 1875–8...

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Late 19th Century Academic Animal Paintings

Materials

Oil

Along the River Bank, 1918 by Caroline Lord (American, 1860-1927)

Along the River Bank, 1918 by Caroline Lord (American, 1860-1927)

Located in New York, NY

Lord exhibited at the Paris Salons of 1892 to 1895 and received a bronze medal at the 1893 World’s Columbian Exposition in Chicago. She also showed her work at the Pennsylvania Acade...

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Early 20th Century Impressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil

Art Nouveau Set Vases Enameled Amphora Porcelain Riessner Stellenmacher, 1900
Art Nouveau Set Vases Enameled Amphora Porcelain Riessner Stellenmacher, 1900

Art Nouveau Set Vases Enameled Amphora Porcelain Riessner Stellenmacher, 1900

By Riessner, Stellmacher & Kessel

Located in EL Waalre, NL

A collection from the company received the highest award at the 1893 Columbian Exposition in Chicago and in the same year received the Gold Medal at the San Francisco Exhibition.

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Antique 1890s Austrian Art Nouveau Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

The First Snow, 1898 by Walter Launt Palmer (1854-1932, American)
The First Snow, 1898 by Walter Launt Palmer (1854-1932, American)

The First Snow, 1898 by Walter Launt Palmer (1854-1932, American)

By Walter Launt Palmer

Located in New York, NY

Palmer was the recipient of numerous awards and honors, including a prize from the National Academy of Design in 1887, a medal at the 1893 World's Columbian Exposition in Chicago, a ...

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19th Century American Impressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Landscape with Tree by Adele Frances Bedell (1861-1957, American)
Landscape with Tree by Adele Frances Bedell (1861-1957, American)

Landscape with Tree by Adele Frances Bedell (1861-1957, American)

Located in New York, NY

The verso of this painting portrays the iconic neoclassical architecture of the “White City” at the World’s Columbian Exposition in Chicago in 1893. The domed structure is likely the...

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19th Century American Impressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil

Mountain Landscape by Adele Frances Bedell (1861-1957, American)
Mountain Landscape by Adele Frances Bedell (1861-1957, American)

Mountain Landscape by Adele Frances Bedell (1861-1957, American)

Located in New York, NY

The verso of this painting portrays the iconic neoclassical architecture of the “White City” at the World’s Columbian Exposition in Chicago in 1893. The domed structure is likely the...

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19th Century American Impressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil

19th-century Portrait of a Lady by James Carroll Beckwith (1852-1917, American)
19th-century Portrait of a Lady by James Carroll Beckwith (1852-1917, American)

19th-century Portrait of a Lady by James Carroll Beckwith (1852-1917, American)

By James Carroll Beckwith

Located in New York, NY

Beckwith won a prize at the Paris Salon, a medal at the Paris Expositions of 1889 and 1890, won gold medals at the Atlanta Exposition of 1895 and Charleston Exposition of 1902, and p...

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19th Century American Impressionist Figurative Paintings

Materials

Oil

"St. Valery" by Frank Myers Boggs
"St. Valery" by Frank Myers Boggs

"St. Valery" by Frank Myers Boggs

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H 9.5 in W 14 in D 1.25 in

"St. Valery" by Frank Myers Boggs

Located in Hillsborough, CA

Boggs won a prize from the American Art Association in 1884 and silver medals from the Paris Universal Exposition of 1889 and the Chicago World’s Columbian Exposition of 1893.

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Early 20th Century American Paintings

Trusted Companions, a genre scene by Edward Lamson Henry (1841-1919, American)
Trusted Companions, a genre scene by Edward Lamson Henry (1841-1919, American)

Trusted Companions, a genre scene by Edward Lamson Henry (1841-1919, American)

By Edward Lamson Henry

Located in New York, NY

His artistic talent won him medals at several Worlds’ Fairs, including the New Orleans Exposition of 1885, the Columbian Exposition in Chicago in 1893, and the Pan-American Expositio...

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19th Century Hudson River School Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil, Panel

Dusk at Sea, Coastal Scene by Mary Lord Stevens (1833-1920, American)
Dusk at Sea, Coastal Scene by Mary Lord Stevens (1833-1920, American)

Dusk at Sea, Coastal Scene by Mary Lord Stevens (1833-1920, American)

Located in New York, NY

In 1892, Stevens wasappointed to the art committee of the newly established Woman’s World’s Fair committee,formed to advance an exhibition highlighting work by or of special interest...

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Early 1900s Tonalist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil

Saying Goodbye, Genre Scene by Charles Yardley Turner (1850-1919, American)
Saying Goodbye, Genre Scene by Charles Yardley Turner (1850-1919, American)

Saying Goodbye, Genre Scene by Charles Yardley Turner (1850-1919, American)

By Charles Yardley Turner

Located in New York, NY

He was assistant director of decoration, under fellow muralist Francis Davis Millet (1848— 1912) of the 1893 World’s Columbian Exposition in Chicago, and then was the colorist for th...

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1880s American Impressionist Figurative Paintings

Materials

Oil

19th Century American Gilt & Patinated Bronze Jardiniere, Circa 1880
19th Century American Gilt & Patinated Bronze Jardiniere, Circa 1880

19th Century American Gilt & Patinated Bronze Jardiniere, Circa 1880

By Edward F. Caldwell & Co.

Located in Pasadena, CA

While at Archer & Pancoast, Caldwell oversaw three major commissions for McKim, Mead, and White, as well as commissions for the New York State Building at the 1893 World's Columbian ...

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Antique Late 19th Century Empire Planters, Cachepots and Jardinières

Materials

Bronze, Copper, Ormolu

19th Century Oak and Wrought Iron Ornamental Potter Palmer Staircase Fragment
19th Century Oak and Wrought Iron Ornamental Potter Palmer Staircase Fragment

19th Century Oak and Wrought Iron Ornamental Potter Palmer Staircase Fragment

By Henry Ives Cobb and Charles Summer

Located in Chicago, IL

Grant, during his visit to the city, and receptions during the 1893 world's Columbian exposition for which bertha palmer was a major planner and booster. the palmers also received ma...

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Antique 1880s American Renaissance Revival Architectural Elements

Materials

Iron

At Grandmother’s

At Grandmother’s

Located in New York, NY

He also served as Vice President of the International Jury of Award at the 1889 Exposition Universelle, Paris. In 1893 four works by Artz were chosen to be included in the World’s C...

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Mid-19th Century Dutch School Interior Paintings

Materials

Oil

Late 19th Century Copper-Plated Staircase Baluster from the Guaranty Building
Late 19th Century Copper-Plated Staircase Baluster from the Guaranty Building

Late 19th Century Copper-Plated Staircase Baluster from the Guaranty Building

By Louis Sullivan

Located in Chicago, IL

“the numerous parallels between Sullivan’s ornament and the architectural decoration of Furness make it clear that Sullivan’s ornament came directly from Furness and, through him, fr...

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Antique 1890s American Late Victorian Architectural Elements

Materials

Iron

1893 Cast Iron Book Press "Columbian Exposition"
1893 Cast Iron Book Press "Columbian Exposition"

1893 Cast Iron Book Press "Columbian Exposition"

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H 16.5 in W 20.5 in D 11.5 in

1893 Cast Iron Book Press "Columbian Exposition"

Located in Oakville, CT

Antique 1893 cast iron book press, reads "Columbian Exposition the Highest Award 1893". Measures 11 1/2" x 20 1/2", and a height range from 13" - 16 1/2".

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Antique 1890s American Industrial More Furniture and Collectibles

Materials

Iron

Tiffany Chrysanthemum Knife - World's Fair - Columbian Exposition  - 1893
Tiffany Chrysanthemum Knife - World's Fair - Columbian Exposition  - 1893

Tiffany Chrysanthemum Knife - World's Fair - Columbian Exposition - 1893

By Tiffany & Co.

Located in New York, NY

Hallmark includes the mark of the World’s Columbian Exposition in 1893, and the letter M for the directorship of Edward Moore (1873-1891).

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Antique Late 19th Century American Aesthetic Movement More Silver, Flatw...

Materials

Sterling Silver

Tiffany Chrysanthemum Knife - World's Fair -  Columbian Exposition - 1893
Tiffany Chrysanthemum Knife - World's Fair -  Columbian Exposition - 1893

Tiffany Chrysanthemum Knife - World's Fair - Columbian Exposition - 1893

By Tiffany & Co.

Located in New York, NY

Hallmark includes the mark of the World’s Columbian Exposition in 1893, and the letter M for the directorship of Edward Moore (1873-1891).

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Antique Late 19th Century American Victorian Flatware and Serving Pieces

Materials

Sterling Silver

Mid Century Columbian Blue & White Marbled Granite Enamel Roasting Pan 20"
Mid Century Columbian Blue & White Marbled Granite Enamel Roasting Pan 20"

Mid Century Columbian Blue & White Marbled Granite Enamel Roasting Pan 20"

By Columbian Metal Craftsmen

Located in Dayton, OH

The 1893 World’s Fair, “The Columbian Exposition,” was held in Chicago. This prompted the Bellaire company to change their name to Columbian Enameling in 1894.

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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Serving Pieces

Materials

Metal, Enamel

Northwest Coast Child's Cradle, 19th Century
Northwest Coast Child's Cradle, 19th Century

Northwest Coast Child's Cradle, 19th Century

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H 13.25 in W 42 in D 14.25 in

Northwest Coast Child's Cradle, 19th Century

By Native American Art

Located in Denver, CO

An accompanying label states that this cradle was exhibited at the World's Columbian Exposition, Chicago, with an infant inside.

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Antique 19th Century American Native American Tribal Art

World's Columbia Exposition Award by A. Saint-Gaudens and Charles F. Barber 1893
World's Columbia Exposition Award by A. Saint-Gaudens and Charles F. Barber 1893

World's Columbia Exposition Award by A. Saint-Gaudens and Charles F. Barber 1893

Located in Benalmadena, ES

Barber (back) for the official award at the World Columbian Exposition held in Chicago in 1893, delivered to Baroness de Cortes.

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Antique 1890s Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Pan Pacific Exposition, San Francisco, 1915
Pan Pacific Exposition, San Francisco, 1915

Pan Pacific Exposition, San Francisco, 1915

By Alice Brown Chittenden

Located in Milford, NH

Her shows included San Francisco Art Association; First Annual exhibition of the Lady Artists of San Francisco; Bohemian Club; Sketch Club; California State Fair, Sacramento; Califor...

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Early 20th Century American Impressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil, Board

Antique Chandelier. American Antique Billiard Light
Antique Chandelier. American Antique Billiard Light

Antique Chandelier. American Antique Billiard Light

Located in Atlanta, GA

This light is said to have been exhibited at the Chicago World's Fair in 1893 at the Columbian Exposition. This fixture has 8 total lights, four lights inside each one of the shades.

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Antique Late 19th Century American Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Antique Whiting Sterling Silver World Expo 1892 Vesta Case Match Safe #16527
Antique Whiting Sterling Silver World Expo 1892 Vesta Case Match Safe #16527

Antique Whiting Sterling Silver World Expo 1892 Vesta Case Match Safe #16527

By Whiting

Located in Washington Depot, CT

This match safe/vesta case is a rare piece from the year 1892 even though the World's Columbian Exposition (or Chicago World's Fair) celebrated Columbus's 400th anniversary in 1893.

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Antique 19th Century Figurines and Sculptures

Materials

Sterling Silver

Ellen Lanyon Abstract Gouache In Rich Sage, Browns And Reds
Ellen Lanyon Abstract Gouache In Rich Sage, Browns And Reds

Ellen Lanyon Abstract Gouache In Rich Sage, Browns And Reds

Located in Chicago, IL

The granddaughter of an English artist who came to America to work on Chicago's Columbian Exposition of 1893, Lanyon graduated from the Art Institute of Chicago in 1948.

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Vintage 1960s American Paintings

Materials

Gouache, Paper

Tiffany & Co. Exhibition Silver Child's Service
Tiffany & Co. Exhibition Silver Child's Service

Tiffany & Co. Exhibition Silver Child's Service

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H 8.5 in W 21.5 in D 11.5 in

Tiffany & Co. Exhibition Silver Child's Service

By Tiffany & Co.

Located in New Orleans, LA

An almost identical service by Tiffany can be found at the Museum of the City of New York, and is illustrated on page 84 of Tiffany at the World's Columbian Exposition, 2006, by J. B...

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20th Century American Other Serving Pieces

Materials

Sterling Silver

Streets of London
Streets of London

Joseph PennellStreets of London

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H 9.69 in W 6.75 in

Streets of London

By Joseph Pennell

Located in Wiscasset, ME

Louis, Columbian Exposition, Chicago, Pan-Am Exposition, Buffalo, Pan-Pacific Exposition, San Francisco, as well as at the Pennsylvania Academy of Fine Arts, Boston Art Club, Metropo...

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Late 19th Century Realist Landscape Prints

Materials

Etching

Portrait of a Young Woman
Portrait of a Young Woman

Portrait of a Young Woman

By Florence Mackubin

Located in Wiscasset, ME

Mackubin exhibited at the Salon de Femmes Peintres in Paris, Tennessee Centennial Exposition, Royal Academy in London, National Academy of Design in New York, Columbian Exposition in...

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1890s Impressionist Portrait Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Pastel

Sumptuous Set of 12 Tiffany Sevice Plates
Sumptuous Set of 12 Tiffany Sevice Plates

Sumptuous Set of 12 Tiffany Sevice Plates

By Tiffany & Co., Royal Doulton

Located in Lambertville, NJ

Initially an artist he was responsible for decorating many of the ornamental ware exhibited at the Chicago World’s Fair (World’s Columbian Exposition) of 1893. Later, he designed pat...

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Early 20th Century English Edwardian Dinner Plates

Materials

Porcelain

Opulent Set of 12  Ornate Gilded Cobalt Dinner Service Plates
Opulent Set of 12  Ornate Gilded Cobalt Dinner Service Plates

Opulent Set of 12 Ornate Gilded Cobalt Dinner Service Plates

By Herbert Betteley 1, Ovington Brother At New York, Royal Doulton

Located in Lambertville, NJ

Initially an artist he was responsible for decorating many of the ornamental ware exhibited at the Chicago World’s Fair (World’s Columbian Exposition) of 1893. Later, he designed pat...

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Early 20th Century English Edwardian Dinner Plates

Materials

Porcelain

Opulent Set of 12 Cobalt and Raised Gilt Service Plates
Opulent Set of 12 Cobalt and Raised Gilt Service Plates

Opulent Set of 12 Cobalt and Raised Gilt Service Plates

By Royal Doulton, Herbert Betteley 1

Located in Lambertville, NJ

Initially as an artist he was responsible for decorating many of the ornamental ware exhibited at the Chicago World’s Fair (World’s Columbian Exposition) of 1893. Later, he designed ...

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Early 20th Century English Edwardian Dinner Plates

Materials

Porcelain

Vintage Alvin Sterling Silver J1011 Oval Bread Serving Tray Dish 241g 12"
Vintage Alvin Sterling Silver J1011 Oval Bread Serving Tray Dish 241g 12"

Vintage Alvin Sterling Silver J1011 Oval Bread Serving Tray Dish 241g 12"

By Alvin Silver Manufacturing Company

Located in Dayton, OH

In 1897 Alvin-Beiderhase Co, maker of Official World Fair souvenir spoons for 1893-94 Chicago Columbian Exposition, was purchased by Joseph Fahys & Co (watch-case manufacturer) opera...

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Early 20th Century Platters and Serveware

Materials

Sterling Silver

"A Quiet Afternoon" William Worcester Churchill, circa 1900 Domestic Scene
"A Quiet Afternoon" William Worcester Churchill, circa 1900 Domestic Scene

"A Quiet Afternoon" William Worcester Churchill, circa 1900 Domestic Scene

By William Worcester Churchill

Located in New York, NY

Botolph Club, he showed at Worlds Columbian Exposition in Chicago in 1893, and later won awards at the Pan-American Exposition in Buffalo in 1901, and the Panama-Pacific Exposition i...

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Early 1900s American Impressionist Figurative Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

"My Garden" Eurilda Loomis France, Female Artist Impressionist Landscape
"My Garden" Eurilda Loomis France, Female Artist Impressionist Landscape

"My Garden" Eurilda Loomis France, Female Artist Impressionist Landscape

By Eurilda Loomis France

Located in New York, NY

She exhibited in the Paris Salon in 1890 and the 1893 World's Columbian Exposition in Chicago. She also exhibited at the National Academy of Design and the Pennsylvania Academy of th...

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1890s American Impressionist Figurative Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Stevengraph Bookmark with an Image of George Washington
Stevengraph Bookmark with an Image of George Washington

Stevengraph Bookmark with an Image of George Washington

Located in York County, PA

Stevengraph book mark with an image of George Washington, made for the 1893 world Columbian exposition (A.K.A. The Chicago world's fair):  Stevengraph (woven silk picture), in the...

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Antique 1890s Political and Patriotic Memorabilia

Herbert F. Denman Oil Painting Portrait of a Woman with Mandolin
Herbert F. Denman Oil Painting Portrait of a Woman with Mandolin

Herbert F. Denman Oil Painting Portrait of a Woman with Mandolin

By Herbert F. Denman

Located in Milford, NH

Denman’s exhibitions included the National Academy of Design in NYC, the World’s Columbian Exposition of 1893, the Paris Salon, Pennsylvania Academy of Fine Arts, the Art Institute o...

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Antique Late 19th Century American Paintings

Perpetual Calendar Jump Date Pocket Watch by Marius LeCoultre
Perpetual Calendar Jump Date Pocket Watch by Marius LeCoultre

Perpetual Calendar Jump Date Pocket Watch by Marius LeCoultre

Located in New Orleans, LA

He was awarded an honorable mention during the Geneva Chronometer Contest in 1887 for his retrograde date system, and he exhibited at the famed 1893 Chicago Columbian Exposition. En...

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Antique Late 19th Century Swiss Aesthetic Movement Pocket Watches

Materials

Ruby, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

"THE GUITARIST" FRAMED 25.5 X 21.5  CIRCA 1930S
"THE GUITARIST" FRAMED 25.5 X 21.5  CIRCA 1930S

"THE GUITARIST" FRAMED 25.5 X 21.5 CIRCA 1930S

By Jose Arpa

Located in San Antonio, TX

Arpa studied at the School of Fine Arts in Seville, Spain, and received acclaim at the World's Columbian Exposition in Chicago in 1893. He returned to Spain in 1932.

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20th Century Impressionist Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Watercolor

"Brackenridge Park" San Antonio Texas.
"Brackenridge Park" San Antonio Texas.

"Brackenridge Park" San Antonio Texas.

By Jose Arpa

Located in San Antonio, TX

Arpa studied at the School of Fine Arts in Seville, Spain, and received acclaim at the World's Columbian Exposition in Chicago in 1893. He returned to Spain in 1932.

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1920s Impressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil

Bather by Lake - 19th Century Oil, Nude Figure in Landscape by C Sprague Pearce
Bather by Lake - 19th Century Oil, Nude Figure in Landscape by C Sprague Pearce

Bather by Lake - 19th Century Oil, Nude Figure in Landscape by C Sprague Pearce

By Charles Sprague Pearce

Located in Marlow, Buckinghamshire

He served on the jury of the Universal Exposition in Paris in 1889, chaired the Paris advisory committee for the World Columbian Exposition in Chicago in 1893, and chaired the Paris ...

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Early 1900s Impressionist Figurative Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

"Canyon Flagstaff Arizona"
"Canyon Flagstaff Arizona"

"Canyon Flagstaff Arizona"

By Jose Arpa

Located in San Antonio, TX

Arpa studied at the School of Fine Arts in Seville, Spain, and received acclaim at the World's Columbian Exposition in Chicago in 1893. He returned to Spain in 1932.

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1920s Impressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil

Venus and Cupid - Original Drawing by Louise Abbéma - 1927
Venus and Cupid - Original Drawing by Louise Abbéma - 1927

Venus and Cupid - Original Drawing by Louise Abbéma - 1927

By Louise Abbema

Located in Roma, IT

Abbéma was also among the female artists whose works were exhibited in the Women's Building at the 1893 World Columbian Exposition in in Chicago. A bust of Sarah Bernhardt sculpted o...

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Early 20th Century Modern Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Pencil

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The engraving on this 9ct gold band is gorgeous and the pattern almost looks like flowers. This band would make a gorgeous fancy wedding band or a beautiful every day wear ring. Hall...

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Materials

Gold

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Located in Chipping Campden, GB

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Diamond, Gold

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22k Gold

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Located in Brighton, GB

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Circa 1899 Antique Victorian Platinum 18K Yellow Gold Wedding Band - Size 5.25

Located in Great Neck, NY

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Exquisite Engraved Gold Medieval Posy Ring c. 1400 – 1450

Located in Chicago, IL

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