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Mid-20th Century Enamel and Iron Israeli 'Rah'el' Street Name Sign
Located in New York, NY
Bluwstein, more famously known as Rachel the Poetess, who is considered the “founding mother” of modern
Category
Vintage 1950s Israeli Mid-Century Modern Decorative Art
Materials
Enamel, Iron
"Mother and Children"
Located in Austin, TX
her children play in a field. One of the children holds up a flower he found to his mother.
This
Category
20th Century Post-War Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Antique Georgian Mother of Pearl Bow Fronted Tea Caddy
Located in Northampton, GB
Mother of Pearl Bow Fronted Tea Caddy. The Tea Caddy of beautiful bow fronted form with a pagoda style
Category
Antique Early 19th Century English Regency Tea Caddies
Materials
Shell
Michael Kneebone Moonstone Diamond Black Mother of Pearl Dangle Earrings
By Michael Kneebone
Located in Austin, TX
. The drops are fashioned from the mother-of-pearl found inside the black lipped oyster-the same
Category
2010s American Contemporary Dangle Earrings
Materials
Diamond, Moonstone, Pearl, 14k Gold, 18k Gold
Vintage Beautiful Mother of Pearl Irredescent Large Mussel Clam Half Shell
Located in San Diego, CA
As found Beautiful Mother of Pearl Irredescent Large Mussel Clam Half Shell , circa 1970's nice
Category
20th Century American Hollywood Regency Decorative Bowls
Materials
Shell
Boxed Set of 6 Garrard & Co Sterling Silver & Mother-of-Pearl Caviar Knives
By Garrard & Co. Ltd.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
handles made of lustrous Mother-of-Pearl.
Founded in 1722, Garrard was made the first ever Crown
Category
1990s British Modern Dinnerware and Flatware Sets
Materials
Sterling Silver
H 0.38 in W 0.63 in L 6 in
Country French Style Pine Farm Table with a Painted Base From Old Plank Any Size
Located in Chicago, IL
still flat. Well we found the mother-lode and are now offering these French Farmhouse Tables, in your
Category
2010s American Country Farm Tables
Materials
Pine, Paint
H 29.75 in W 100 in D 41.5 in
Francoise Montague Turquoise Pate de Verre Glass Amalfi Necklace
By Francoise Montague
Located in Virginia Beach, VA
Our story began in 1935 with a small jewelry workshop founded by Françoise Montague’s mother. Ten
Category
2010s French Artist More Necklaces
Francoise Montague Glass Pearl "Huit" Clip Earrings
By Francoise Montague
Located in Virginia Beach, VA
mother founded the workshop in 1945, according to "Costume Jewelry for Haute Couture" by Florence Muller
Category
2010s French Contemporary Clip-on Earrings
Materials
Brass
Francoise Montague Large Lolita Pearl and Crystal on Gold Clip Earrings
By Francoise Montague
Located in Virginia Beach, VA
workshop in the late 1940s. Her mother founded the workshop in 1945, according to "Costume Jewelry for
Category
2010s French Modern Clip-on Earrings
Francoise Montague Large Crystal on Gold Clip Earrings
By Francoise Montague
Located in Virginia Beach, VA
workshop in the late 1940s. Her mother founded the workshop in 1945, according to "Costume Jewelry for
Category
2010s French Modern Clip-on Earrings
Francoise Montague Clear Crystal Wraparound Bracelet
By Francoise Montague
Located in Virginia Beach, VA
jewelry workshop in the late 1940s. Her mother founded the workshop in 1945, according to "Costume Jewelry
Category
2010s French Modern Bangles
Francoise Montague Gold and Crystal Mabrouk Wraparound Necklace
By Francoise Montague
Located in Virginia Beach, VA
Saurma jewelry workshop in the late 1940s. Her mother founded the workshop in 1945, according to "Costume
Category
2010s French Modern Choker Necklaces
Francoise Montague large Knott Clip Earrings
By Francoise Montague
Located in Virginia Beach, VA
1940s. Her mother founded the workshop in 1945, according to "Costume Jewelry for Haute Couture" by
Category
2010s French Modern Clip-on Earrings
Francoise Montague White and Gold Clip Earrings
By Francoise Montague
Located in Virginia Beach, VA
the late 1940s. Her mother founded the workshop in 1945, according to "Costume Jewelry for Haute
Category
2010s French Modern Clip-on Earrings
Plein Air Ombrellina Olive Branch Table Lamp by Mattina Moderna
Located in Geneve, CH
studio based in the south of france and founded in 2020 by a mother-daughter duo. Mattina moderna creates
Category
2010s French Post-Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Earthenware, Fabric
Golden Olive Ombrellina Renaissance Rose Table Lamp by Mattina Moderna
Located in Geneve, CH
design studio based in the south of france and founded in 2020 by a mother-daughter duo. Mattina moderna
Category
2010s French Post-Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Earthenware, Fabric
Francoise Montague Choker with GreenPate de Verre and Crystal Drop
By Francoise Montague
Located in Virginia Beach, VA
1940s. Her mother founded the workshop in 1945, according to "Costume Jewelry for Haute Couture" by
Category
2010s French Contemporary Choker Necklaces
Francoise Montague Yellow, Honey and Clear Glass Beads Clip Earrings
By Francoise Montague
Located in Virginia Beach, VA
. Her mother founded the workshop in 1945, according to "Costume Jewelry for Haute Couture" by Florence
Category
2010s French Artist Clip-on Earrings
Francoise Montague Choker with Yellow Pate de Verre and Crystal Drop
By Francoise Montague
Located in Virginia Beach, VA
1940s. Her mother founded the workshop in 1945, according to "Costume Jewelry for Haute Couture" by
Category
2010s French Contemporary Choker Necklaces
Francoise Montague Purple, Pink and Black Unique Fringe Necklace
By Francoise Montague
Located in Virginia Beach, VA
1940s. Her mother founded the workshop in 1945, according to "Costume Jewelry for Haute Couture" by
Category
2010s French Modernist Choker Necklaces
Francoise Montague Green, Opaque Clear and Gold Glass Beads Clip Earrings
By Francoise Montague
Located in Virginia Beach, VA
the late 1940s. Her mother founded the workshop in 1945, according to "Costume Jewelry for Haute
Category
2010s French Artist Clip-on Earrings
Francoise Montague Twisted Bubbles Choker
By Francoise Montague
Located in Virginia Beach, VA
chain .
Francoise Montague took over the De Saurma jewelry workshop in the late 1940s. Her mother
Category
2010s French Aesthetic Movement Choker Necklaces
Francoise Montague large Knott Clip Earrings in Blue, Green and Purple
By Francoise Montague
Located in Virginia Beach, VA
1940s. Her mother founded the workshop in 1945, according to "Costume Jewelry for Haute Couture" by
Category
2010s French Modern Clip-on Earrings
Francoise Montague Tri-Tone Swarovski Crystal Rondelle Choker Necklace
By Francoise Montague
Located in Virginia Beach, VA
.
Francoise Montague took over the De Saurma jewelry workshop in the late 1940s. Her mother founded the
Category
2010s French Contemporary Choker Necklaces
Francoise Montague Paris Tribal Gilded Acrylic Earrings
By Francoise Montague
Located in Atlanta, GA
France.
Francoise Montague took over the De Saurma jewelry workshop in the late 1940s. Her mother founded
Category
Vintage 1980s French Modern Clip-on Earrings
Francoise Montague Limited Serie Choker
By Francoise Montague
Located in Virginia Beach, VA
Francoise Montague took over the De Saurma jewelry workshop in the late 1940s. Her mother founded
Category
2010s French Artist Choker Necklaces
Francoise Montague Grey and White Spun Cotton Choker
By Francoise Montague
Located in Virginia Beach, VA
Francoise Montague took over the De Saurma jewelry workshop in the late 1940s. Her mother founded
Category
2010s French Modern Choker Necklaces
Francoise Montague Spun Cotton Pearl Choker
By Francoise Montague
Located in Virginia Beach, VA
Francoise Montague took over the De Saurma jewelry workshop in the late 1940s. Her mother founded
Category
2010s French Modern Choker Necklaces
Young Lady in Profile
By Harrison M. Fisher
Located in Fairlawn, OH
.’ Following this narrative, Dorothy and her mother essentially found themselves trapped in Nazi-occupied
Category
1910s American Impressionist Drawings and Watercolor Paintings
Materials
Graphite
Francoise Montague Statement Drop Clip Earrings
By Francoise Montague
Located in Virginia Beach, VA
Francoise Montague took over the De Saurma jewelry workshop in the late 1940s. Her mother founded
Category
2010s French Modern Clip-on Earrings
Couture 1950s French Montague Wired GlassBeads CrystalEnameledRondelles Earrings
By Francoise Montague
Located in Chicago, IL
identified by a paper brand tag when sold at the boutique, which had been founded by his mother in the late
Category
Vintage 1950s French Artisan Clip-on Earrings
Materials
Crystal, Enamel, Gilt Metal, Mixed Metal
W 0.79 in D 0.79 in L 1.19 in
Françoise Montague Drop Knott Clip Earrings
By Francoise Montague
Located in Virginia Beach, VA
Francoise Montague took over the De Saurma jewelry workshop in the late 1940s. Her mother founded
Category
2010s French Neoclassical Clip-on Earrings
Gothic Revival Gilt Brass on Wood Wall Mirror with Glass Stones and Latin Phrase
Located in Lisse, NL
Mother too. We found that this phrase also is the motto of institutions in several countries and we are
Category
Antique Late 19th Century French Gothic Revival Wall Mirrors
Materials
Brass
H 25 in W 20 in D 2 in
Pate de Verre Clover Clip Earrings
By Francoise Montague
Located in Virginia Beach, VA
1940s. Her mother founded the workshop in 1945, according to "Costume Jewelry for Haute Couture" by
Category
2010s French Artist Clip-on Earrings
Matte Black Handmade Stoneware Mezcal Cups - Set of 4
Located in West Hollywood, CA
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Atacama Home has partnered with a studio founded by a mother and daughter team that seeks to honor
Category
2010s Tableware
Materials
Stoneware
Pate De Verre Pink Drop Earrings
By Francoise Montague
Located in Virginia Beach, VA
workshop in the late 1940s. Her mother founded the workshop in 1945, according to "Costume Jewelry for
Category
2010s French Modern Clip-on Earrings
Solid Teak Console Table in Sandblasted Autumn Finish
By The Table Company
Located in Buffalo, WY
celebrates the unique characteristics found in its mother tree, making each piece truly unique. This table
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Console Tables
Materials
Teak
Francoise Montague Unique Vintage Glass Charm Necklace
By Francoise Montague
Located in Virginia Beach, VA
mother founded the workshop in 1945, according to "Costume Jewelry for Haute Couture" by Florence Muller
Category
2010s French Modern Choker Necklaces
100% Solid Teak Console Table in a Natural Finish
By The Table Company
Located in Buffalo, WY
laminates/no veneers, each table celebrates the unique characteristics found in its mother tree, making each
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Console Tables
Materials
Teak
Solid Teak Console Table in Sandblasted Autumn Finish
By The Table Company
Located in Buffalo, WY
table celebrates the unique characteristics found in its mother tree, making each piece truly unique
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Console Tables
Materials
Teak
Indigo Blue Tapas Plate Set - Set of 4 handmade stoneware plates and stand
Located in West Hollywood, CA
set.
Atacama Home has partnered with a studio founded by a mother and daughter team that seeks to
Category
2010s Mexican Organic Modern Platters and Serveware
Materials
Stoneware
Luminous Leaf Color Photo C Print Foliage Vintage Plant Photograph Evelyn Lauder
Located in Surfside, FL
the company founded in 1946 by her mother-in-law, Estée Lauder, which at the time sold six products: a
Category
1990s American Modern Color Photography
Materials
C Print
Modernist Studio 1980 Cocktail Ring In 14Kt Yellow Gold With 26 Cts Fire Agate
Located in Miami, FL
vibrant iridescent rainbow colors found within fire agates, created by the Schiller effect as found in
Category
Vintage 1980s American Modernist Cocktail Rings
Materials
Agate, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold, Gold
Françoise Montague Blue Swirl Clip Earrings
By Francoise Montague
Located in Virginia Beach, VA
.
Francoise Montague took over the De Saurma jewelry workshop in the late 1940s. Her mother founded the
Category
2010s French Modern Clip-on Earrings
"Garden of Eden" Abstract Painting 55" x 55" inch by Lana Khayat
Located in Culver City, CA
perspective, nature offers music to
those who are truly willing to lend an ear. As an introvert, she has found
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Paper, Watercolor
Françoise Montague Limited Série Gold Chain with Turquoise Pate De Verre
By Francoise Montague
Located in Virginia Beach, VA
Montague took over the De Saurma jewelry workshop in the late 1940s. Her mother founded the workshop in
Category
2010s French Modern Chain Necklaces
Cream Handmade Organic Modern Ceramic Pitcher, in Stock
Located in West Hollywood, CA
partnered with a studio founded by a mother and daughter team that seeks to honor traditional craftsmanship
Category
2010s Organic Modern Pitchers
Materials
Ceramic
Françoise Montague Periwinkle Lolita Clip Earrings
By Francoise Montague
Located in Virginia Beach, VA
workshop in the late 1940s. Her mother founded the workshop in 1945, according to "Costume Jewelry for
Category
2010s French Modern Drop Earrings
PSI Chair by Lisa Franzen
Located in Geneve, CH
inspiration is found in the mother nature and raw natural materials.
Lisa launches her first collectible
Category
2010s Swiss Post-Modern Chairs
Materials
Travertine
Trono Travertine Classico Romano Chair by Lisa Franzen
Located in Geneve, CH
inspiration is found in the mother nature and raw natural materials.
Lisa launches her first collectible
Category
2010s Swiss Post-Modern Chairs
Materials
Travertine
Trono Onyx Green Persian Chair by Lisa Franzen
Located in Geneve, CH
materials in order to create a timeless design and a timeless simplicity.
The inspiration is found in the
Category
2010s Swiss Post-Modern Chairs
Materials
Onyx
Pregnant Woman bronze figurative sculpture by MRSS Caroline Russell
By Caroline Russell
Located in London, GB
Caroline started this sculpture when pregnant with her first child. She found becoming a mother an
Category
Early 2000s Contemporary Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
H 10.24 in W 6.7 in D 3.55 in
1970 Mod Surrealist Painting Collage David Hare Abstract Landscape Summer Land
By David Hare
Located in Surfside, FL
Hare's tuberculosis. His mother founded the Fountain Valley School, where David attended high school
Category
1970s Surrealist Abstract Paintings
Materials
Acrylic, Board
5/3/2020
By Ajay Malghan
Located in New York, NY
Ajay Malghan is an American artist and son of immigrant parents from India. His mother was usually
Category
2010s Abstract Abstract Prints
Materials
Archival Pigment
Fran Lebowitz
Located in New York, NY
2007, and stopped exhibiting her work publicly. When the pandemic hit last year, the mother of four
Category
2010s Pop Art Mixed Media
Materials
Felt
Italian Cookie Platter
By Sam Sidney
Located in New York, NY
Carolina, in 2007, and stopped exhibiting her work publicly. When the pandemic hit last year, the mother of
Category
2010s Pop Art Mixed Media
Materials
Felt
NYC Pretzel
By Sam Sidney
Located in New York, NY
2007, and stopped exhibiting her work publicly. When the pandemic hit last year, the mother of four
Category
2010s Pop Art Mixed Media
Materials
Felt
NYC Gyro
By Sam Sidney
Located in New York, NY
Carolina, in 2007, and stopped exhibiting her work publicly. When the pandemic hit last year, the mother of
Category
2010s Pop Art Mixed Media
Materials
Felt
Keith Haring
By Sam Sidney
Located in New York, NY
2007, and stopped exhibiting her work publicly. When the pandemic hit last year, the mother of four
Category
2010s Pop Art Mixed Media
Materials
Felt
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