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"Strip Tease- Eye Appeal" Beachcomber Ceramic Ashtray by Dorothy Kindell
"Strip Tease- Eye Appeal" Beachcomber Ceramic Ashtray by Dorothy Kindell

"Strip Tease- Eye Appeal" Beachcomber Ceramic Ashtray by Dorothy Kindell

By Dorothy Kindell

Located in Van Nuys, CA

Kindell’s work is considered the "holy grail" of naughty barware. She originally began her studio during

Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Ashtrays

Materials

Ceramic

Strip Tease- Eye Appeal Ceramic Barware Salt & Pepper Shaker by Dorothy Kindel
Strip Tease- Eye Appeal Ceramic Barware Salt & Pepper Shaker by Dorothy Kindel

Strip Tease- Eye Appeal Ceramic Barware Salt & Pepper Shaker by Dorothy Kindel

By Dorothy Kindell

Located in Van Nuys, CA

"holy grail" of naughty barware. She originally began her studio during wartime after supplies for her

Category

Vintage 1940s American Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Strip Tease- Eye Appeal Ceramic Barware Salt & Pepper Shaker by Dorothy Kindell
Strip Tease- Eye Appeal Ceramic Barware Salt & Pepper Shaker by Dorothy Kindell

Strip Tease- Eye Appeal Ceramic Barware Salt & Pepper Shaker by Dorothy Kindell

By Dorothy Kindell

Located in Van Nuys, CA

"holy grail" of naughty barware. She originally began her studio during wartime after supplies for her

Category

Vintage 1940s American Porcelain

Materials

Ceramic

"Strip Tease- Eye Appeal" Barware Ceramic Pitcher by Dorothy Kindell
"Strip Tease- Eye Appeal" Barware Ceramic Pitcher by Dorothy Kindell

"Strip Tease- Eye Appeal" Barware Ceramic Pitcher by Dorothy Kindell

By Dorothy Kindell

Located in San Diego, CA

nude or stripping ladies as the handle design. Dorothy Kindell’s work is considered the "holy grail" of

Category

Early 20th Century American Pitchers

Materials

Ceramic

"Strip Tease- Eye Appeal" Ceramic Barware Mug by Dorothy Kindell
"Strip Tease- Eye Appeal" Ceramic Barware Mug by Dorothy Kindell

"Strip Tease- Eye Appeal" Ceramic Barware Mug by Dorothy Kindell

$120Sale Price|20% Off

H 4.25 in W 4.5 in D 3.25 in

"Strip Tease- Eye Appeal" Ceramic Barware Mug by Dorothy Kindell

By Dorothy Kindell

Located in San Diego, CA

"holy grail" of naughty barware. She originally began her studio during wartime after supplies for her

Category

Early 20th Century American Barware

Materials

Ceramic

Vintage Ceramic Tan Horse Sculpture by Dorothy Kindell
Vintage Ceramic Tan Horse Sculpture by Dorothy Kindell

Vintage Ceramic Tan Horse Sculpture by Dorothy Kindell

$520Sale Price|20% Off

H 9.5 in W 11 in D 4.5 in

Vintage Ceramic Tan Horse Sculpture by Dorothy Kindell

By Dorothy Kindell

Located in San Diego, CA

"holy grail" of naughty barware. She originally began her studio during wartime after supplies for her

Category

Early 20th Century American Animal Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

Vintage Ceramic Woman Bust / Vase by Dorothy Kindell
Vintage Ceramic Woman Bust / Vase by Dorothy Kindell

Vintage Ceramic Woman Bust / Vase by Dorothy Kindell

$220Sale Price|20% Off

H 7 in W 4 in D 3.25 in

Vintage Ceramic Woman Bust / Vase by Dorothy Kindell

By Dorothy Kindell

Located in San Diego, CA

considered the "holy grail" of naughty barware. She originally began her studio during wartime after supplies

Category

Early 20th Century American Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

Vintage Ceramic Horse Sculpture by Dorothy Kindell
Vintage Ceramic Horse Sculpture by Dorothy Kindell

Vintage Ceramic Horse Sculpture by Dorothy Kindell

$520Sale Price|20% Off

H 10.5 in W 12 in D 5.5 in

Vintage Ceramic Horse Sculpture by Dorothy Kindell

By Dorothy Kindell

Located in San Diego, CA

"holy grail" of naughty barware. She originally began her studio during wartime after supplies for her

Category

Early 20th Century American Animal Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

Viennese Bronze, Parsifal With Horse On Onyx Base, by Carl Kauba, Circa 1900
Viennese Bronze, Parsifal With Horse On Onyx Base, by Carl Kauba, Circa 1900

Viennese Bronze, Parsifal With Horse On Onyx Base, by Carl Kauba, Circa 1900

By Carl Kauba, Viennese Manufactory

Located in Vienna, AT

central figures of European epic poetry and mythology, known as the 'pure fool' who finds the Holy Grail

Category

Antique Early 1900s Austrian Other Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Thierry Mugler Stunning Rare Archival Black Linen Goddess Dress SS 1982
Thierry Mugler Stunning Rare Archival Black Linen Goddess Dress SS 1982

Thierry Mugler Stunning Rare Archival Black Linen Goddess Dress SS 1982

By Thierry Mugler

Located in Berlin, BE

earrings, sweeping across the catwalk with hypnotic force. A holy grail in vintage couture, it embodies the

Category

1980s French Evening Dresses and Gowns

Nude Hawaiian Girl California Pottery Wall Art by Dorothy Kindell
Nude Hawaiian Girl California Pottery Wall Art by Dorothy Kindell

Nude Hawaiian Girl California Pottery Wall Art by Dorothy Kindell

By Dorothy Kindell

Located in Van Nuys, CA

"holy grail" of naughty barware. She originally began her studio during wartime after supplies for her

Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Wall-mounted Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

"Strip Tease- Eye Appeal"  Beachcomber Ceramic Ashtray by Dorothy Kindell
"Strip Tease- Eye Appeal"  Beachcomber Ceramic Ashtray by Dorothy Kindell

"Strip Tease- Eye Appeal" Beachcomber Ceramic Ashtray by Dorothy Kindell

By Dorothy Kindell

Located in San Diego, CA

considered the "holy grail" of naughty barware. She originally began her studio during wartime after supplies

Category

Early 20th Century American Ashtrays

Materials

Ceramic

Tiffany & Co. 2.14 Carat Fancy Vivid Yellow Antique Brilliant Diamond Ring
Tiffany & Co. 2.14 Carat Fancy Vivid Yellow Antique Brilliant Diamond Ring

Tiffany & Co. 2.14 Carat Fancy Vivid Yellow Antique Brilliant Diamond Ring

By Tiffany & Co.

Located in Chicago, IL

holy grail of yellow diamonds, ranking at the very top of the rarity spectrum alongside Fancy Blue and

Category

2010s American Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Star Wars 1977 UK Quad Film Poster, Greg and Tim Hildebrandt
Star Wars 1977 UK Quad Film Poster, Greg and Tim Hildebrandt

Star Wars 1977 UK Quad Film Poster, Greg and Tim Hildebrandt

Located in Bath, Somerset

One of the rarest Star Wars posters and considered the Holy Grail by many an avid collector, the

Category

20th Century British Posters

Materials

Paper

IGI Certified 1.15 Carat Paraiba and Diamond Ring in 18K White Gold
IGI Certified 1.15 Carat Paraiba and Diamond Ring in 18K White Gold

IGI Certified 1.15 Carat Paraiba and Diamond Ring in 18K White Gold

Located in KOWLOON, HK

-certified Cuprian Tourmaline Ring is a radiant homage to the "holy grail" of the gem world. At its heart

Category

2010s Hong Kong Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Paraiba, 18k Gold, White Gold

William de Lillo Hammered Gilt Bib Necklace And Earrings
William de Lillo Hammered Gilt Bib Necklace And Earrings

William de Lillo Hammered Gilt Bib Necklace And Earrings

$1,196Sale Price / set|20% Off

W 4.75 in L 22.5 in

William de Lillo Hammered Gilt Bib Necklace And Earrings

By William De Lillo

Located in New York, NY

considered by some to be the "Holy Grail" of jewelry collecting. William de Lillo was only in business for

Category

20th Century American Contemporary Drop Necklaces

Materials

Gilt Metal

Set of Four "Strip Tease- Eye Appeal" Ceramic Barware Mugs by Dorothy Kindell
Set of Four "Strip Tease- Eye Appeal" Ceramic Barware Mugs by Dorothy Kindell

Set of Four "Strip Tease- Eye Appeal" Ceramic Barware Mugs by Dorothy Kindell

By Dorothy Kindell

Located in San Diego, CA

as the handle design. Dorothy Kindell’s work is considered the "holy grail" of naughty barware. She

Category

Early 20th Century American Pitchers

Materials

Ceramic

Rare K. Laxma Goud Batik. Indian Fine Art. Padma Shri. Early Mid Century Modern
Rare K. Laxma Goud Batik. Indian Fine Art. Padma Shri. Early Mid Century Modern

Rare K. Laxma Goud Batik. Indian Fine Art. Padma Shri. Early Mid Century Modern

Located in Peoria, AZ

treasure for collectors and the holy grail for collectors of Laxma Goud! Tapestry is extremely well

Category

Mid-20th Century Indian Mid-Century Modern Textiles

Materials

Fabric

Rare K. Laxma Goud Batik. Indian Fine Art. Padma Shri. Early Mid Century Modern
Rare K. Laxma Goud Batik. Indian Fine Art. Padma Shri. Early Mid Century Modern

Rare K. Laxma Goud Batik. Indian Fine Art. Padma Shri. Early Mid Century Modern

Located in Peoria, AZ

treasure for collectors and the holy grail for collectors of Laxma Goud! Tapestry is extremely well

Category

Mid-20th Century Indian Mid-Century Modern Textiles

Materials

Fabric

Chanel 2010 Black Caviar Medium Classic Double Flap Bag SHW 64795
Chanel 2010 Black Caviar Medium Classic Double Flap Bag SHW 64795

Chanel 2010 Black Caviar Medium Classic Double Flap Bag SHW 64795

By Chanel

Located in Costa Mesa, CA

pristine/excellent condition from an era when quality was at its height. The iconic holy grail bag is the

Category

2010s Structured Shoulder Bags

'Barbarella' Original Vintage Movie Poster by Mario De Berardinis, Italian, 1968
'Barbarella' Original Vintage Movie Poster by Mario De Berardinis, Italian, 1968

'Barbarella' Original Vintage Movie Poster by Mario De Berardinis, Italian, 1968

By Mario De Berardinis

Located in Devon, GB

yellow title pops against the cosmic backdrop. A holy grail of sixties sci-fi and believed to be one of

Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Post-Modern Posters

Materials

Paper, Linen

1960's RARE BALLOON LOUNGE ROCKING ARMCHAIR BY HANS OLSEN FOR WARM NORDIC
1960's RARE BALLOON LOUNGE ROCKING ARMCHAIR BY HANS OLSEN FOR WARM NORDIC

1960's RARE BALLOON LOUNGE ROCKING ARMCHAIR BY HANS OLSEN FOR WARM NORDIC

By Hans Olsen

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

provide you with the exact price. This chair is something of a holy grail for those of us who know the

Category

Vintage 1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Suede

Venini Esprit Toni Zuccheri XL Original Glass Flower Chandelier, Italy 1970
Venini Esprit Toni Zuccheri XL Original Glass Flower Chandelier, Italy 1970

Venini Esprit Toni Zuccheri XL Original Glass Flower Chandelier, Italy 1970

By Venini, Toni Zuccheri

Located in Vienna, AT

between 1966-1969. It's an icon, the holy grail of flower ball chandeliers and basically inspired all of

Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass, Steel, Nickel

Antique Map of the Spice Islands by Van Linschoten, 1598
Antique Map of the Spice Islands by Van Linschoten, 1598

Antique Map of the Spice Islands by Van Linschoten, 1598

Price Upon Request

H 14.89 in W 21.07 in D 0.02 in

Antique Map of the Spice Islands by Van Linschoten, 1598

Located in Langweer, NL

makers’ art showing the latest geography of an area of the world that became the Holy Grail for the

Category

Antique 16th Century Maps

Materials

Paper

Chanel Black Caviar Maxi Classic Double Flap Bag GHW 65472
Chanel Black Caviar Maxi Classic Double Flap Bag GHW 65472

Chanel Black Caviar Maxi Classic Double Flap Bag GHW 65472

By Chanel

Located in Costa Mesa, CA

Store item: 65472 The iconic holy grail bag is the Chanel Classic Flap. Coveted for its simplicity

Category

2010s Structured Shoulder Bags

ORIGINAL 1980's JONATHAN SINGLETON EASY NUMBER ONE CUBIST MODERNIST ARMCHAIR
ORIGINAL 1980's JONATHAN SINGLETON EASY NUMBER ONE CUBIST MODERNIST ARMCHAIR

ORIGINAL 1980's JONATHAN SINGLETON EASY NUMBER ONE CUBIST MODERNIST ARMCHAIR

By Jonathan Singleton

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

holy grail for those of us who know the designer, these absolutely never come up for sale and when they

Category

Vintage 1980s Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Amethyst

Turquoise Bracelet Lander Blue Rarest Turquoise on Earth, Certified Authentic
Turquoise Bracelet Lander Blue Rarest Turquoise on Earth, Certified Authentic

Turquoise Bracelet Lander Blue Rarest Turquoise on Earth, Certified Authentic

Located in Northampton, MA

. Lander Blue: The Holy Grail of Turquoise Discovered in 1973 in Lander County, Nevada, the Lander Blue

Category

Mid-20th Century American Artisan Cuff Bracelets

Materials

Turquoise, Sterling Silver

Roberto Cavalli 2003 Runway Cut-Out Silk Gown Showstopper Dress
Roberto Cavalli 2003 Runway Cut-Out Silk Gown Showstopper Dress

Roberto Cavalli 2003 Runway Cut-Out Silk Gown Showstopper Dress

By Roberto Cavalli

Located in Berlin, BE

Holy Grail Archival Cavalli Gown Thie beautiful Roberto Cavalli’s Spring/Summer 2003 gown is an

Category

Early 2000s Italian Evening Dresses and Gowns

14K Gold Georgian Muff Chain with Flowered Barrel Clasp
14K Gold Georgian Muff Chain with Flowered Barrel Clasp

14K Gold Georgian Muff Chain with Flowered Barrel Clasp

Located in Venice, CA

it, is considered the holy grail. Muff chains are always long so that the muff could be worn at hand

Category

Antique 1820s Unknown Georgian Chain Necklaces

Materials

14k Gold, Yellow Gold

CARTIER PARIS SIGNED BRONZE & LEATHER MID CENTURY MODERN WRiTING TABLE DESK
CARTIER PARIS SIGNED BRONZE & LEATHER MID CENTURY MODERN WRiTING TABLE DESK

CARTIER PARIS SIGNED BRONZE & LEATHER MID CENTURY MODERN WRiTING TABLE DESK

By Cartier

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

is pretty much a holy grail so finding three, I'm not sure what you would class that as This desk is

Category

Vintage 1960s French Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Bronze

CARTIER PARIS SIGNED BRONZE & LEATHER MID CENTURY MODERN WRiTING TABLE DESK
CARTIER PARIS SIGNED BRONZE & LEATHER MID CENTURY MODERN WRiTING TABLE DESK

CARTIER PARIS SIGNED BRONZE & LEATHER MID CENTURY MODERN WRiTING TABLE DESK

By Cartier

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

a holy grail so finding two I'm not sure what you would class that as They are solid bronze with

Category

Vintage 1960s French Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Bronze

Tapio Wirkkala "K10-47" Floor Lamp for Idman Oy, Finland 1960s
Tapio Wirkkala "K10-47" Floor Lamp for Idman Oy, Finland 1960s

Tapio Wirkkala "K10-47" Floor Lamp for Idman Oy, Finland 1960s

By Idman Oy, Tapio Wirkkala

Located in Utrecht, NL

until the late 1970s. This specific model is very hard to come by, truly a holy grail for any collector

Category

Vintage 1960s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Metal, Brass

VERSACE by Donatella Versace Vintage Archival S/S 2004 Floral Corset Gown
VERSACE by Donatella Versace Vintage Archival S/S 2004 Floral Corset Gown

VERSACE by Donatella Versace Vintage Archival S/S 2004 Floral Corset Gown

By Versace, Donatella Versace for Gianni Versace

Located in Woodland Hills, CA

the iconic Versace Spring/Summer 2004 collection is a holy grail for luxury collectors. Crafted from a

Category

Early 2000s Italian Evening Gowns

Eric Kanigan - Dreamers, Photography 2023, Printed After

Eric Kanigan - Dreamers, Photography 2023, Printed After

Located in Stamford, CT

asleep. With sperm whales—it's the holy grail. On my first day, I had already seen a large group

Category

2010s Contemporary Black and White Photography

Materials

Archival Pigment, Platinum, Silver Gelatin

Paul Evans Sculpture 1950s 1960s Mid Century Brutalist Abstract Metal Modern Art
Paul Evans Sculpture 1950s 1960s Mid Century Brutalist Abstract Metal Modern Art

Paul Evans Sculpture 1950s 1960s Mid Century Brutalist Abstract Metal Modern Art

By Alberto and Diego Giacometti

Located in Peoria, AZ

Approximate Dimensions: Large 34" Tower/ 13" Wide & Deep This is the Holy Grail for Mid Century abstract

Category

Mid-20th Century American Brutalist Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Bronze, Iron

The Life Record of HW Graber Texas Ranger Dedicated First Edition
The Life Record of HW Graber Texas Ranger Dedicated First Edition

The Life Record of HW Graber Texas Ranger Dedicated First Edition

Located in Dallas, TX

!! This is the 'Holy Grail' of Texas books!!! First edition. 8vo. Three quarter leather and cloth

Category

Early 20th Century American American Classical Books

Materials

Paper

LEGACY 180 Carat Fancy Yellow Cushion Diamond Tennis Necklace Natural Diamond
LEGACY 180 Carat Fancy Yellow Cushion Diamond Tennis Necklace Natural Diamond

LEGACY 180 Carat Fancy Yellow Cushion Diamond Tennis Necklace Natural Diamond

Located in Mumbai, IN

matched across both necklace and bracelet — a collector’s holy grail • Designed for royalty, billionaires

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Drop Necklaces

Materials

Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold

Cheetahs
Cheetahs

David YarrowCheetahs, 2022

Price Upon Request

H 34 in W 67 in

Cheetahs

By David Yarrow

Located in Chicago, IL

results. I have no wish to be too earnest or pompous in my art; the holy grail is simply to produce work

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Black and White Photography

Materials

Archival Pigment

Iconic Thierry Mugler LES INFERNALES Suit 1988/89 Jacket Skirt
Iconic Thierry Mugler LES INFERNALES Suit 1988/89 Jacket Skirt

Iconic Thierry Mugler LES INFERNALES Suit 1988/89 Jacket Skirt

By Thierry Mugler

Located in Berlin, BE

well as worn on the legendary Runway Show. HOLY GRAIL This truly is wearable Art. Extremely rare

Category

1980s French Skirt Suits

Hermès "Orange H" Epsom Leather 25cm Birkin Bag with Palladium Hardware
Hermès "Orange H" Epsom Leather 25cm Birkin Bag with Palladium Hardware

Hermès "Orange H" Epsom Leather 25cm Birkin Bag with Palladium Hardware

By Hermès

Located in Banner Elk, NC

the modern day woman and mother, to what we now know as the holy grail of handbags, the Birkin. Since

Category

Early 2000s French Top Handle Bags

Hans Zatzka 'Austrian, 1859-1945' a Very Fine Oil on Canvas "Spring Beauties"
Hans Zatzka 'Austrian, 1859-1945' a Very Fine Oil on Canvas "Spring Beauties"

Hans Zatzka 'Austrian, 1859-1945' a Very Fine Oil on Canvas "Spring Beauties"

By Hans Zatzka

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Parzival (Percival), he is a knight of the Holy Grail sent in a boat pulled by swans to rescue a maiden who

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Austrian Belle Époque Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Giltwood

Keith Haring at P.S. 122 New York 1980 (announcement)
Keith Haring at P.S. 122 New York 1980 (announcement)

Keith Haring at P.S. 122 New York 1980 (announcement)

By Keith Haring

Located in NEW YORK, NY

consistency. It is here at PS 122 where Haring would largely first develop his style for years to come. A holy

Category

1980s Pop Art More Art

Materials

Offset

Iconic Thierry Mugler LES INFERNALES 1988/89 Sculptural Jacket
Iconic Thierry Mugler LES INFERNALES 1988/89 Sculptural Jacket

Iconic Thierry Mugler LES INFERNALES 1988/89 Sculptural Jacket

By Thierry Mugler

Located in Berlin, BE

Runway Show. HOLY GRAIL This truly is wearable Art. Extremely rare collectors piece. markes size 42

Category

1980s French Jackets

The Eiger by David Yarrow - Switzerland - The Alps - Contemporary Photography
The Eiger by David Yarrow - Switzerland - The Alps - Contemporary Photography

The Eiger by David Yarrow - Switzerland - The Alps - Contemporary Photography

By David Yarrow

Located in Chicago, IL

challenging. The north Face of the Eiger has claimed 64 lives since 1937 and is something of a “Holy Grail

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Black and White Photography

Materials

Archival Pigment

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