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Joseph Motto

American Art Deco Female Nude Bronze Sculpture by Joseph C. Motto, ca. 1920s
Located in New York, NY
nude young woman emerging from the water was created by Joseph C. Motto (American, 1891-1965) around
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Vintage 1920s American Art Deco Figurative Sculptures

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Bronze

Antique Georgian Solid Silver Pair of Salt Cellars, Joseph Felix Podio, 1809
Located in London, GB
We are delighted to offer this quality pair of Georgian solid silver salt cellars made by Joseph
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Antique 19th Century English Georgian Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Holy Roman Emperor Joseph I, Ruler of the Austrian Habsburg Monarchy, 1743
Located in Langweer, NL
portrait of Joseph I (26 July 1678 – 17 April 1711), Holy Roman Emperor from 1705 until his death in 1711
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Antique 1740s Prints

Materials

Paper

Antique Victorian Sterling Silver and Cranberry Glass Inkwell
By Joseph Angell II
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
with a garter and the motto 'God and my Honour'. The intricate sterling silver body of the inkwell
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Antique 1850s British Victorian Inkwells

Materials

Sterling Silver

Pair of Early Victorian Silver Bottle Coasters
By Joseph Angell I & John Angell I 1
Located in Montreal, QC
silver and engraved with the Order of the Bath and the motto " TRIA JUNCTA IN UNO" (Three joined in one}
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Antique 1840s English Victorian Serving Pieces

Materials

Silver

18ct Gold Intaglio Signet Ring with Diamonds, 1919
Located in Glasgow, GB
gold, date letter 'u' for 1919. • Period: Early 20th Century. • Maker: B H Joseph & Co. • Engraving
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Vintage 1910s British Modern Signet Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Pair of Early 20th Century Antique Grand Georgian Style Steel Fire Grates
Located in Ware, GB
former Hampstead mansion of Sir Joseph Beecham. Truly exceptional baskets are made from polished and
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Early 20th Century Georgian Fireplaces and Mantels

Materials

Steel

Original Vintage WWII Recruitment Poster SPARS Your Duty Ashore US Coast Guard
Located in London, GB
Reserve (known as SPARS from the Latin USCG motto Semper Paratus / Always Ready): Your Duty Ashore ... His
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Vintage 1940s American Posters

Materials

Paper

Antique Sterling Silver Three-Light Candelabrum Centrepiece
By William Ker Reid
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
feathered, encompassed with the motto 'Tria juncta in uno' - Three joined in one. The badge anchors a
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Antique 1820s British George IV Candelabras

Materials

Sterling Silver

Antique Set 4 Sterling Silver Entree Dishes & Covers Finley & Taylor 1890 19th C
By Edgar Finley & Hugh Taylor
Located in London, GB
lion crest with the arms and the family motto 'Cleve Fast' . Add an elegant touch to your next
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Antique 1890s English Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Antique Gold English Band 'Posey' Ring
Located in Chicago, IL
identified as Joseph Collier from Plymouth. His mark was first registered in 1713-4 and he died in 1764. The
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Antique Early 18th Century English Band Rings

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Gold

Art Deco Pair of Austrian Walnut and Velvet Cockpit Armchairs
Located in Prato, Tuscany
, Joseph Maria Olbrich, and others) aspired to the rebirth of arts and crafts, to create works that would
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Mid-20th Century Austrian Art Deco Armchairs

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Walnut

Antique George III Sterling Silver Salver by Paul Storr 1811 19th Century
By Paul Storr
Located in London, GB
bracket feet. The salver is engraved with a crest and motto and the underside is later engraved Charlotte
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Antique 1810s English George III Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Pair of Monumental Carved Stone Garden Fruit Basket from Famed Vouziers Mansion
Located in St. Louis, MO
Joseph Desloge, part of the oldest French families in the USA. These Baskets were commissioned for the
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Vintage 1920s French Garden Ornaments

Materials

Stone

Israeli Oil Painting Ruth Schloss Child, Doll, Wagon, Kibbutz Social Realist Art
By Ruth Schloss
Located in Surfside, FL
Friedel Stern and Joseph Hirsch. She was a realistic painter who focused on disadvantaged people in the
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Mid-20th Century Realist Figurative Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Austrian National Library
By Christian Voigt
Located in Chicago, IL
Erlach and his son Joseph Emanuel. The grand hall measures 77.7 x 14.2 meters with a central dome of 29.2
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Color Photography

Materials

Archival Pigment

Napoleon III Gilt Bronze Mounted Boulle Style Marquetry Cabinet, Winckelsen
By Charles-Guillaume Winckelsen, André-Charles Boulle
Located in New York, NY
Louis XIV with the motto Ludovicus Magnus Rex, the sides each fitted with four drawers, raised on spiral
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Antique Mid-19th Century French Belle Époque Cabinets

Materials

Marble, Brass, Bronze, Pewter

Hand-Painted Patriotic Banner with the Seal of the State of Oregon
Located in York County, PA
lack of five, five-pointed stars arched below and the placement of the latin motto "Alis Volat Propriis
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Antique Late 19th Century American Political and Patriotic Memorabilia

Materials

Canvas

"Building the Allegheny Railroad, Pennsylvania" Alfred Wall, Scalp Level School
Located in New York, NY
Cresson, Lilly was first settled in 1806 by Joseph Meyer and his family, who named their 332-acre land
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1850s Hudson River School Landscape Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Hand-Painted Patriotic Banner With The Seal of the State of Illinois
Located in York County, PA
, is Lake Michigan. The motto “State Sovereignty National Unity” typically appears upon the streamer
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Antique 1860s North American Political and Patriotic Memorabilia

Materials

Canvas

Hand-Painted Patriotic Banner with the Seal of the State of Virginia
Located in York County, PA
taken from the mythology of Ancient Rome. The Latin motto "Sic semper tyrannis" translates in English as
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Antique 19th Century Political and Patriotic Memorabilia

Materials

Canvas

Original Vintage WWII Recruitment Poster SPARS Your Duty Ashore US Coast Guard
Located in London, GB
Reserve (known as SPARS from the Latin USCG motto Semper Paratus / Always Ready): Your Duty Ashore ... His
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1940s More Prints

Materials

Paper

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Antique Hand Carved Gothic Revival Wall Bracket or Shelf for a Saint Statue
Located in Lisse, NL
Good size and great looking Gothic Revival bracket for displaying a statuette. This Gothic console for wall mounting dates from the early 1900s and it has the most timeless design a...
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Antique Early 1900s European Gothic Revival Religious Items

Materials

Metal

Antique and Quality Hand Carved Oak Gothic Church Wall Bracket or Shelf / Table
Located in Lisse, NL
Wonderful and superbly hand carved, 19th century Gothic Revival bracket / side table. This all handcrafted, Gothic Revival wall bracket has the ideal size and shape to be used as ...
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Antique Late 19th Century Dutch Gothic Revival Wall Brackets

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Wood, Oak

Antique Fine Handcarved Oak Gothic Revival Wall Shrine / Chapel for Statuette
Located in Lisse, NL
Rare and good condition, Gothic-art shrine for standing or wall-hanging. This handsome and decorative, Gothic wall shrine is completely hand-crafted out of solid oak and it will loo...
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Early 20th Century French Gothic Revival Religious Items

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Brass

Antique Hand Carved Oak Gothic Blanket Chest w. Church Window Panels & Knight
Located in Lisse, NL
Wonderful Gothic Revival chest with an amazing presence and patina. If you like Gothic Revival furniture then we are certain you will like this quality carved and intricate chest....
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Early 20th Century European Gothic Revival Blanket Chests

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Wrought Iron

Wood Female Torso Sculpture MDF
Located in DE MEERN, UT
Female torso made of mdf. All the layers are hand glued together and precisely cut out. This piece consists out of seventy-two layers of three millimetre thigh mdf.
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2010s Busts

Materials

Plywood

Wood Female Torso Sculpture MDF
Wood Female Torso Sculpture MDF
H 13.78 in W 7.88 in D 6.3 in
Baccarat "Victor Hugo" Crystal Inkwell
By Robert Rigot
Located in New York, NY
French midcentury (1980s-1990s) limited edition (28/450) " Victor Hugo" crystal inkwell with a six-sided shape and a cut star base (signed BACCARAT). Baccarat Crystal has, from the...
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20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Inkwells

Materials

Crystal

Antique Oak Gothic Church Bible / Book Stand with Open Carved Text Laus Sit Deo
Located in Lisse, NL
Unique church or monastery bible stand with perfectly hand carved Laus Sit Deo text. This beautifully hand carved Gothic bible stand dates from circa 1890-1900 and it is entirely ...
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Antique Late 19th Century Dutch Gothic Revival Religious Items

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Oak

Gothic Revival Extremely Detailed Gilt Brass & Bronze Church Altar Missal Stand
Located in Lisse, NL
Stunning 19th century Gothic church bible or missal stand with 'gemstones'. This rare, late 1800s, gilt bronze bible stand has beautiful details and it is in remarkably good conditi...
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Antique Late 19th Century European Gothic Revival Religious Items

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Brass, Bronze, Gold Leaf

Antique and Quality Hand Carved Solid Oak Gothic Church Wall Bracket or Shelf
Located in Lisse, NL
Wonderful and perfectly hand carved, pure Gothic Revival, church wall bracket. This all handcrafted, Gothic Revival wall bracket has the most wonderful shape and a striking patina. ...
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Early 20th Century European Gothic Revival Wall Brackets

Materials

Metal

Aphrodite Female Figural Torso Sculpture, MOMA
By MOMA Museum New York
Located in Lambertville, NJ
Fabulous reproduction cast resin sculpture of Aphrodite from The Metropolitan Museum of Art, NYC. This classical figural sculpture features a black finish and is mounted on a square...
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Vintage 1980s Classical Greek Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Resin

Gorham Sterling Silver 1886 Table Top Double Inkwell
By Gorham
Located in New York, NY
Gorham sterling silver tabletop double inkwell from 1886 with intricately pierced figural gallery. It contains two glass inkwells with sterling silver caps and has an open compartmen...
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Antique 1880s American Sterling Silver

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

Large Woman Torso Sculpture
Located in Cathedral City, CA
Stone Statue of Female Torso: If you’re looking for a stone statue for the garden, this female torso sculpture is the perfect choice. It’ll also look great inside in a contemporar...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Beaux Arts Busts

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Stone, Cement

Large Woman Torso Sculpture
Large Woman Torso Sculpture
H 25 in W 9.5 in D 6 in
Wood white Female Torso Sculpture MDF
Located in DE MEERN, UT
The design of the female torso must be meticulously planned, paying close attention to anatomical details. The layers of MDF should be cut and stacked to accurately resemble the curv...
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2010s Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Plywood

Wood white Female Torso Sculpture MDF
Wood white Female Torso Sculpture MDF
H 13.78 in W 7.88 in D 6.3 in
Wood white Female Torso Sculpture MDF
Located in DE MEERN, UT
The design of the female torso must be meticulously planned, paying close attention to anatomical details. The layers of MDF should be cut and stacked to accurately resemble the curv...
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2010s Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Plywood

Wood white Female Torso Sculpture MDF
Wood white Female Torso Sculpture MDF
H 13.78 in W 7.88 in D 6.3 in
Antique Gothic Revival, Glazed Clay Sanctuary Vase w. Apostles in Church Windows
Located in Lisse, NL
Amazing workmanship and truly ancient looking, Medieval style antique Sanctuary vase. This great looking and all handcrafted Gothic Revival vase is the first one of its kind that we...
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Early 20th Century Unknown Gothic Revival Religious Items

Materials

Clay

Stunning Antique Hand Carved Gothic Revival Nutwood Pedestal Sculpture Stand
Located in Lisse, NL
Museum quality and condition Gothic stand for saint sculptures. If only the best and the rarest is good enough for you then this architectural church pedestal with its great many ...
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Antique 19th Century European Gothic Revival Religious Items

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Nutwood, Oak

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Pair of Antique Polished Cast Iron Fire Baskets with Coat of Arms
Located in London, GB
A pair of exceptional antique fire baskets removed from the former Hampstead mansion of Sir Joseph
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Early 20th Century British Neoclassical Fireplaces and Mantels

Materials

Iron, Steel

Sterling Silver Teapot by Joseph Angell I and John Angell I, Antique William IV
By Joseph Angell I & John Angell I 1
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A fine and impressive antique William IV English sterling silver teapot made by Joseph Angell I
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Antique 1830s English Sterling Silver

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

Joseph Manton Sporting Gun Box with Armorial Crest
Located in Dallas, TX
Joseph Manton Sporting gun box case sans gun, the mahogany lid with flush fitting circular brass
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Antique Late 18th Century English George III Arms, Armor and Weapons

Materials

Brass

1816 Antique Georgian Sterling Silver Wine Coolers
By Joseph Angell
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
arms is surmounted with the crest of a wolf rampant collared, all above the bannered motto 'Pro Rege
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Antique 1810s English George III Wine Coolers

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

An important & Extremely rare George III Biscuit Canister made by Joseph Ash I.
Located in London, GB
engraved with a contemporary Crest surrounded by a Garter engraved with the Motto " Nil Sine Corde." The
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Antique Early 19th Century English More Dining and Entertaining

1850s Antique Victorian Sterling Silver Goblet
By Joseph & Albert Savory
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
, encompassed by a garter with the motto 'Instans ac constans' - Instant and constant*. The drinking vessel
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Antique 1850s English Victorian Serving Pieces

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

Large Engraved George III Neoclassical Sterling Silver Salver or Tray from 1784
By Hannam & Crouch
Located in London, London
inscription on the reverse, and an engraved coat of arms and motto on the front. The salver measures 23"(59cm
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Antique 1780s English Neoclassical Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Inco Iron & Mohair Lounge Chair, circa 1955
By Inco, Milo Baughman
Located in Costa Mesa, CA
Village area of Los Angeles. Joseph Inco (1909-1989) was the president and also designed furniture for the
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20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Iron

Inco Iron & Mohair Lounge Chair, circa 1955
Inco Iron & Mohair Lounge Chair, circa 1955
H 31.25 in W 27.25 in D 31 in
An Early George III Cup & Cover
By Augustin Le Sage
Located in London, GB
engraved with a contemporary Crest with the Motto "Sempler Fidelis" below. The Arms, Crest and Motto are
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier English Pitchers

An Early George III Cup & Cover
H 14.75 in W 6 in D 13 in
An Early George III Cup & Cover
Located in London, GB
Motto are those of Joseph Houlton Esquire of Farley New Castle and his second wife Pricilla, daughter of
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier English Sterling Silver

Materials

Silver

An Early George III Cup & Cover
An Early George III Cup & Cover
H 24 in W 15 in D 8 in
The Great Barr Salver, an Exceptionally Fine George III Salver Paul Storr
Located in London, GB
weight and is very well marked on the reverse. The arms, crest and motto are those of Sir Joseph
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Antique 1810s English Serving Pieces

1900s Enamel and Yellow Gold Cufflinks
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
in full sail and the lower portion incorporates the motto 'Fidentia' - Confidence. The 18k gold
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Early 20th Century British Cufflinks

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

1900s Enamel and Yellow Gold Cufflinks
1900s Enamel and Yellow Gold Cufflinks
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W 0.57 in L 0.74 in
Antique Sterling Silver Gilt Mother of Pearl Dessert Service for 24 Persons
By John Rodgers & Co.
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
depicting an armoured dexter arm embowed, holding a broken spear, all above the motto 'Loyal Au Mort
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Antique 1820s English George IV Sterling Silver

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Sterling Silver, Silver

Antique Paul Storr Sterling Silver Soup Tureen and Stand, 1794
Located in London, GB
whole ensigned with a representation of the Imperial Crown of Spain or Motto: Fluminum familia
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Antique Late 18th Century Sterling Silver

Exceptional 19th Century Kingwood and Gilt Bronze Mounted Buffet-Cabinet
By Maison Guéret
Located in London, GB
, London. The World Exposition of 1873 was held at the command of Emperor Franz-Joseph, in Vienna, the
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Antique 19th Century French Revival Cabinets

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Bronze

"American Flags" by Dennis Lyall, Original Oil Painting on Canvas Board, 1988
Located in Colorado Springs, CO
its white field, green pine tree and motto, “An Appeal to Heaven.” This flag was first flown above a
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Vintage 1980s Political and Patriotic Memorabilia

Materials

Paint

Hand-Painted Patriotic Banner With The Seal of The State of Oregon
Located in York County, PA
lack of five, five-pointed stars arched below and the placement of the latin motto "Alis Volat Propriis
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Antique 19th Century Political and Patriotic Memorabilia

Hand-painted Patriotic Banner With The Seal Of Delaware
Located in York County, PA
, printed for Joseph Shannon’s Manual of the Corporation of the City of New York, shows the interior of the
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Antique 19th Century American Political and Patriotic Memorabilia

Israeli Oil Painting Ruth Schloss Child, Doll, Wagon, Kibbutz Social Realist Art
By Ruth Schloss
Located in Surfside, FL
Friedel Stern and Joseph Hirsch. She was a realistic painter who focused on disadvantaged people in the
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Mid-20th Century Realist Figurative Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Art Deco / Moderne Bronze Figure of a Nude, American, Signed Joseph Motto
By Joseph Motto
Located in Petaluma, CA
Joseph Motto was a very well regarded sculptor of his time, and still important today. This
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Vintage 1920s American Modern More Furniture and Collectibles

Materials

Onyx, Bronze

Vintage Print Silver Gelatin Signed Photograph Ted Joans Jazz Surrealist Poet
By Fred McDarrah
Located in Surfside, FL
is known for his motto: "Jazz is my religion, and Surrealism is my point of view". In New York he
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1950s American Modern Black and White Photography

Materials

Black and White, Silver Gelatin

Pair of George III Antique Silver Entree Dishes
By Joseph Angel
Located in London, GB
foliate cased corners, the covers are engraved with crests, armorials and ribbon mottos ” Fortuna Audaces
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Antique 1810s English George III Sterling Silver

Materials

Silver

George V Silver & Enamel Vesta Case
By B. H. Joseph & Company
Located in Sittingbourne, Kent
enamelled with the Crest, Garter, motto and initials of Christopher Grey Tennant, 2nd Baron Glenconner. The
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Early 20th Century English Boxes

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Silver

George V Silver & Enamel Vesta Case
George V Silver & Enamel Vesta Case
H 1.78 in W 1.58 in D 0.52 in
Inco Iron and Wood Midcentury California Design Tables Stools, 1950s
By Inco
Located in San Diego, CA
Village area of Los Angeles. Joseph Inco (1909-1989) was the president and also designed furniture for the
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Stools

Materials

Iron

Large and Decorative Antique English Sterling Silver Centerpiece, Irish Interest
By Horace Woodward & Co. Ltd.
Located in New York, NY
between two towers, with the Motto of Cork City: 'Statio Bene Fide Carinis' These Latin words mean a 'safe
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Antique Late 19th Century English Late Victorian Centerpieces

Materials

Sterling Silver

Masquer's Club Nude Panels
By Stuart Holmes
Located in Minneapolis, MN
Masquers (and their New York cousins the Lambs) is embodied by their motto, "We laugh to win". A
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1930s American Realist Nude Sculptures

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Mahogany

Medieval Style Terracotta Fireplace - 19th Century - # C3046
By Friedrich Otto Schmidt
Located in Richebourg, Yvelines
the Habsbourg-Lorraine family. The corner pieces of the fireplace hearth bear the motto of Karl Franz
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20th Century Austrian Fireplaces and Mantels

Materials

Terracotta

Inco Iron Lounge Chair Midcentury California Design, 1950s
By Inco
Located in San Diego, CA
Village area of Los Angeles. Joseph Inco (1909-1989) was the president and also designed furniture for the
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

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Iron

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Joseph Motto For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal joseph motto for your home. Frequently made of metal, silver and sterling silver, every joseph motto was constructed with great care. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect joseph motto — we have versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century are available. A joseph motto, designed in the Georgian, Art Deco or Victorian style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. A well-made joseph motto has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Edgar Finley & Hugh Taylor, Joseph Angell II and Paul Storr are consistently popular.

How Much is a Joseph Motto?

The average selling price for a joseph motto at 1stDibs is $4,779, while they’re typically $422 on the low end and $175,000 for the highest priced.