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16th Century, Elizabeth I, Joined Oak Chest, England, Circa 1600
Located in Leominster, GB
Elizabeth I carved and inlaid oak chest, the hinged top with triple-reeded edges, the front of four panels, each featuring egg and dart arcades and guilloche carved columns, the frie...
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Antique 16th Century English Tudor Blanket Chests
Materials
Oak
Danish Mid-Century Modern Rocker Model J16 by Hans Wegner in Beech, 1944
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Belmont, MA
Whether soothing a newborn or unwinding after a hectic day, nothing compares to the gentle rocking motion of the Wegner J16 Rocking Chair. Designed by Hans J. Wegner, one of his earl...
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Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs
Materials
Beech
Solid Maple Drop Leaf Dining Table, attrib. Russell Wright for Conant Ball, 1960
By Conant Ball
Located in Belmont, MA
Mid-Century Modern Solid Maple Drop Leaf Dining Table, 1960s, attributed to Russell Wright for Conant Ball. Top of table was refinished and is in excellent vintage condition. Great...
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables
Materials
Maple
H 30 in W 72.5 in D 46 in
Rosewood Coffee Table by Severin Hansen Jr. for Haslev
By Severin Hansen Jr.
Located in Belmont, MA
Glossy finished rosewood coffee designed by Severin Hansen Jr. for Haslev Mobelsnedkeri.
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Vintage 1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Rosewood
Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Armchair/Ottoman by Percival Lafer in Suede Leather
By Percival Lafer
Located in Belmont, MA
Percival Lafer (Brazilian, b. 1936) Lounge Chair and Ottoman, Brazil, c. 1965, rosewood frames with leather upholstery, chair, foil Design Lafer label and remains to a paper label, h...
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Vintage 1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Suede, Rosewood
H 27.5 in W 35 in D 28 in
20th Century Pair of Bronze Silvered Candelabras Signed Christofle
By Christofle Cardeilhac 1
Located in Roma, RM
Fantastic Pair of Candelabras signed Christofle, first years of XX century,finely wrought , the structure looks like a moving plant that wraps around itself, 5 arms, initialed in the...
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Antique Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Candelabras
Materials
Silver Plate, Bronze
18th Century Italian Louis XV Wood Lacquered Ventian Console 1700
Located in Roma, RM
Venetian console table of uncommon elegance, finely carved and with marble , coeval, of great quality. Wall-mounted console table with goat's-foot moved legs, lacquered and of beauti...
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Antique Mid-18th Century Italian Louis XV Console Tables
Materials
Marble
19th Century Napoleon III Credenzas Kingwood Marquetry signed Maison Forest
By Maison Forest
Located in Roma, RM
A Fantastic Maison Forest cabinet, signed with stamp on the back, great quality cabinet embellished with very classy bronzes and an inlay worthy of Maison Forest.
Furniture that woul...
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Antique 1880s French Napoleon III Credenzas
Materials
Marble, Bronze
H 59.06 in W 45.67 in D 16.54 in
Monkey Skull (Heart Intervention, AS)
By Parts of Four
Located in Hong Kong, Hong Kong Island
Monkey Skull in brass. It is a striking and intriguing piece of art, capturing the essence of the majestic skull in a unique and captivating form. Brass substrate is electroplated wi...
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2010s Figurines and Sculptures
Materials
Brass
Medieval Silver Gilt Floral-Shaped Ring with Enamel Inserts
Located in London, GB
An exquisite silver gilt finger ring featuring a beautiful floral-shaped bezel with raised bosses and remnants of blue and green enamel. The ring is further embellished with several ...
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Antique 15th Century and Earlier European Medieval Antiquities
Materials
Silver, Enamel
18th Century Italian Ligurian Kneeler 1700s
Located in Roma, RM
Rare and unobtainable Italian kneeler of Ligurian origin, Baroque period, late 17th early 18th century, veneered in walnut burl and has as many as 4 side drawers , in addition to the...
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Antique 1710s Italian Baroque Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Bronze
item #4 from series "Mystère de la Caverne de Platon"
Located in CHÂTILLON-EN-DIOIS, FR
Landscape with multiple readings, where the viewer's gaze can form its own imaginary universe
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2010s Abstract Expressionist Abstract Paintings
Materials
Oil
H 51.19 in W 51.19 in D 1.19 in
Chanel Black Suede Chain Booties
By Chanel
Located in Krakow, PL
Sz.38.5
Very good condition.
No box. No dust bag
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2010s Ankle Boots
"Rocket" Original Abstract Painting on Paper by Meredith C. Bullock
By Meredith C. Bullock
Located in Pleasant Shade, TN
This original painting was created by abstract painter, Meredith C. Bullock.
The painting measures 19x24" on thick white paper. Materials used: acrylic painting, chalk pastel, and ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Expressionist Abstract Paintings
Materials
Paper, Chalk, Pastel, Ink, Mixed Media, Acrylic
H 25 in W 19 in D 0.1 in
"Holding You" Original Abstract Painting on Paper by Meredith C. Bullock
By Meredith C. Bullock
Located in Pleasant Shade, TN
This unique mixed media painting was created by abstract painter, Meredith C. Bullock.
The painting measures 19x24" on thick white paper. Materials used: acrylic painting, chalk pa...
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21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Expressionist Abstract Paintings
Materials
Paper, Chalk, Pastel, Ink, Mixed Media, Acrylic
"Since Then" Original Abstract Painting on Paper by Meredith C. Bullock
By Meredith C. Bullock
Located in Pleasant Shade, TN
This original mixed media painting was created by abstract painter, Meredith C. Bullock.
The painting measures 19x25" on thick paper. Materials used: acrylic painting, chalk pastel...
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21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Expressionist Abstract Paintings
Materials
Paper, Chalk, Pastel, Ink, Mixed Media, Acrylic
H 25 in W 19 in D 0.1 in
18th Century George III Adam Satinwood Credenzas Hand Painted Gilt 1700
Located in Roma, RM
Fantastic English cabinet, Satinwood, with parts decorated in pure gold , carved columns, finely painted in the classic Adams Brothers style, George III era , second half of the eigh...
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Antique 1770s English George III Credenzas
Materials
Kingwood, Rosewood, Satinwood
H 46.86 in W 41.34 in D 17.72 in
19th Century Napoleon III Kingwood Marble Top Inlay Hippolyte Edme Pretot, 1830s
By Hippolyte-Edme Pretot
Located in Roma, RM
Fantastic inlay French Cabinet , signed Hippolyte Edme Pretot (1812-1855) was a Parisian ébéniste (cabinetmaker) know for his high quality furniture and intricate inlays. The cabine...
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Antique 19th Century Louis XVI Credenzas
Materials
Carrara Marble, Bronze
H 44.89 in W 46.07 in D 16.93 in
A Rare Brown Velvet Eight-Fold Screen
Located in AMSTERDAM, NL
This wonderful stunning large eight-fold screen could serve as a room divider or as a piece of art. A folding screen, also known as pingfeng (Chinese), dates back to China during the...
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21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Screens and Room Dividers
Materials
Copper
Wooden Sculptor's Stand
Located in AMSTERDAM, NL
This nineteenth-century handmade grain wooden sculptor's table, in all probability from France, is ready to hold any work of art. It is a sculptors pedestal modeling stand with rotat...
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Antique 19th Century French Side Tables
Materials
Pine
Winkelman Pentagonal Lamp
Located in AMSTERDAM, NL
Workshops for applied arts Winkelman'. In 1915, this workshop for ornamental art produced, among other things, the fencing and decorative ironwork of the Scheepvaarthuis in Amsterdam...
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Early 20th Century Dutch Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Iron
Empire Mahogany Bench With Cornucopia
Located in AMSTERDAM, NL
This unique empire mahogany bench originates from the nineteenth century. It has a tight straight hood with even arms. The curved armrests are each decorated with a carved cornucopia...
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Antique Early 19th Century Dutch Empire Sofas
Materials
Cotton, Mahogany
Isamu Noguchi: Playscapes, Museo Tamayo
By Isamu Noguchi
Located in Tivoli, NY
Unopened catalog from the 2016, Museo Tamayo exhibit Noguchi’s Playscapes.
An exhibition that focused on the artist’s vision of playgrounds and the public space. The show revisits s...
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Mid-20th Century Mexican Mid-Century Modern Books
Materials
Paper
Mid Century Enamel Painting on Copper by C. C. Chu
Located in Nova Scotia, NS
This unique and vibrant enamel painting on copper is of a sailboat in stormy waters. The sky is aglow in bright yellow, ochre, and white mixing with hints of blue and green. The roll...
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Mid-20th Century American Chinoiserie Paintings
Materials
Metal, Copper, Enamel, Sheet Metal
Victorian Pearl Lusterware Ewer or Pitcher with Green Trim and Blue Flowers
Located in Nova Scotia, NS
This rare Victorian opalescent lusterware ewer boasts a pearly iridescent base colour and blue-green trim on the mouth, handle, and base. It is decorated with a bouquet of light blue...
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Antique Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Pitchers
Materials
Ceramic, Clay, Earthenware, Luster, Pearlware, Pottery, Paint
Antique Tibetan Telescopic Horn or Dungchen in Brass and Silver
Located in Nova Scotia, NS
This stunning Tibetan telescopic horn or dungchen is from the late Qing Dynasty. The body is a warm brown that is smooth and adorned with chased and repoussé silvered metal details. ...
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Early 20th Century Tibetan Qing Antiquities
Materials
Metal, Silver, Brass, Copper, Sheet Metal
Mid Century Hand Hooked Wool Rug By Chéticamp Artist
Located in Nova Scotia, NS
What a beautiful and unique Valentine's Day gift for that special someone!
This beautifully made vintage Chéticamp hand hooked wool rug was crafted in the traditional method of rug ...
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Mid-20th Century Canadian Victorian North and South American Rugs
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Fabric, Textile, Tapestry, Wool, Burlap, Yarn, Natural Fiber, Organic Ma...
Cartier Panthere Collection Ring in 18K White Gold
By Cartier
Located in London, GB
Cartier Panthere Collection Ring in 18K White Gold
Additional information:
Length: 27 mm.
Width: 9 mm.
Weight: 16,6 grammes.
Diamond weight: 399 diamants, 3,001 carats, E, VVS.
Ring...
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21st Century and Contemporary Fashion Rings
Materials
Diamond, White Gold
Antique Chinese Hand Enamelled Earthenware Sleeve Vase Signed Ixia
Located in Nova Scotia, NS
This unique hand-enamelled earthenware sleeve vase is decorated in enamel relief of an archaistic style with clouds, flowers, leaves, and an abstract rendering of a phoenix. The main...
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Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Ceramics
Materials
Enamel
Silver Byzantine Necklace with Doublet Copper Turquoise
Located in Athens, GR
Sterling silver Byzantine necklace with an intricate detail and gold plated features that enhance the beauty and the level of work. Set with copper turquoise, a stone that makes it e...
Category
2010s Greek Byzantine Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Turquoise, Silver, Copper
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H 1.024 in W 0.709 in L 22.834 in
French limestone carved floor lamp.
By Albert Tormos
Located in SOTTEVILLE-LÈS-ROUEN, FR
This lamp, crafted from hand-carved french limestone, is shaped and polished by hand to reveal the inherent beauty of the stone.
The stone's texture and color variations create a un...
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2010s French Floor Lamps
Materials
Limestone
Paris, France
Located in Tulsa, OK
Kit Young
Paris, France, 2019
Signed, titled, dated and numbered 1 of 1 in pencil on sheet verso
Unique gelatin silver print
8 x 10" matted to 11 x 14"
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Black and White Photography
Materials
Silver Gelatin
Paris, France
Located in Tulsa, OK
Kit Young
Paris, France, 2017
Signed, titled, dated and numbered 1 of 1 in pencil on sheet verso
Unique gelatin silver print
8 x 10" matted to 11 x 14"
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Black and White Photography
Materials
Silver Gelatin
Paris, France
Located in Tulsa, OK
Kit Young
Paris, France, 2017
Signed, titled, dated and numbered 1 of 1 in pencil on sheet verso
Unique gelatin silver print
8 x 10" matted to 11 x 14"
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Black and White Photography
Materials
Silver Gelatin
Paris, France
Located in Tulsa, OK
Kit Young
Paris, France, 2019
Signed, titled, dated and numbered 1 of 1 in pencil on sheet verso
Unique gelatin silver print
8 x 10" matted to 11 x 14"
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Black and White Photography
Materials
ABS, Silver Gelatin
Paris, France
Located in Tulsa, OK
Kit Young
Paris, France, 2017
Signed, titled, dated and numbered 1 of 1 in pencil on sheet verso
Unique gelatin silver print
8 x 10" matted to 11 x 14"
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Black and White Photography
Materials
Silver Gelatin
Hermes 1.75ct Diamond Kelly Long Necklace in 18K Rose Gold and White Gold
By Hermès
Located in London, GB
Hermes 1.75Ct Diamond Kelly Long Necklace in 18K Rose Gold And White Gold
Additional Information:
Brand: Hermes
Gender: Women
Line: Kelly
Country of Origin: France
Gemstone: Diamond...
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21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Rose Gold, White Gold
Charming French Chopping Block
Located in AMSTERDAM, NL
Chopping blocks also known as ‘Butcher’s Blocks’ have been commonly used in butcher shops and meat processing plants for centuries, and still are in many European countries. Nowadays...
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Antique Late 19th Century French Side Tables
Materials
Iron
Stem Vase S in Marble Shadow Black
By Julie Brandt
Located in Hellerup, DK
STEM vase small in the color Shadow Black is a beautiful marble vase and has an insert with one big hole in the top, which is removable. The STEM vases are ideal for the current tren...
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2010s Danish Vases
Materials
Marble
Edo Canister Low, Chalk Grey
By Julie Brandt
Located in Hellerup, DK
EDO Canister low in the colour chalk grey (beige) is a beautiful marble jar with a small elevation in the lid. This simple and lovely canister or jar has an exclusive and timeless lo...
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2010s Danish Decorative Bowls
Materials
Marble
Colour, a Modern Coffee / Side Table, Ral 3015 - Light Pink, by Bas Vellekoop
By BAS VELLEKOOP
Located in 'S-GRAVENHAGE, ZH
The Colour tables are available in more than 75 colours. Choose a colour that perfectly matches your interior or project.
These modern side tables are ideal next to a couch or ar...
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2010s Dutch Modern Side Tables
Materials
Aluminum
Antique Hand-Painted Porcelain Picture of Peonies, Fruit Blossoms, and Lilies
Located in Nova Scotia, NS
This lovely and rare hand-painted porcelain picture with a floral motif consists of tree peonies, fruit blossoms, and lilies, all of which are auspicious flowers in Chinese culture. ...
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Paintings and Screens
Materials
Ceramic, Clay, Luster, Porcelain, Wood, Hardwood, Paint
H 16.93 in W 11.42 in D 0.99 in
Light Grey Chinese Glazed Pottery Table Lamp
Located in AMSTERDAM, NL
This beautiful table lamp is made of Chinese glazed pottery and has a light-grey and sand-colored tone. The round shaped glazed pottery lamp is a simple yet stylish eyecatcher. Glaze...
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21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Table Lamps
Materials
Pottery, Silk
Colour, a Modern Coffee / Side Table, Ral 1028 - Melon Yellow, by Bas Vellekoop
By BAS VELLEKOOP
Located in 'S-GRAVENHAGE, ZH
The Colour tables are available in more than 75 colours. Choose a colour that perfectly matches your interior or project.
These modern side tables are ideal next to a couch or ar...
Category
2010s Dutch Modern Side Tables
Materials
Aluminum
H 18.51 in Dm 17.72 in
3.54 Cts Butterfly Cocktail Diamond Ring in 18K Gold
Located in Jaipur, IN
Handcrafted Butterfly Cocktail Ring in 18K Gold studded with Marquise shape Diamonds.
This ring consists of Twisted Gold Wire beautifully handmade in butterfly design. This ring is a...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Cocktail Rings
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold
Form Table 004 in Claro Walnut with Gabon Ebony Details
By Brian Grasela
Located in San Diego, CA
Sculptural coffee table featuring a claro walnut root, cross section top with a hand carved claro walnut base.
Category
2010s American Organic Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Ebony, Walnut, Burl
Big Lucid Dream Medium Rhodium-Plated 18k Gold Necklace 3.85 Ct Diomand
Located in Qibla, KW
18k Gold Black Rhodium Plated Long Necklace
With Big Size Lock Pendant With 3.85 Ct Diamonds
71.20 gr 18K black gold rhodium plated, matte brushed finish, necklace with big size lo...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Kuwaiti Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rhodium
San Antonio
By Larry Hill Art
Located in Fresno, CA
I believe a painting (story) must have an initial dramatic impact and at second glance should include tantalizing nuances of drawing (plotting) and gestures (conflict) to stay alive....
Category
2010s Abstract Expressionist Abstract Paintings
Materials
Acrylic, Oil
Labyrinth Coffee Table
By Brian Grasela
Located in San Diego, CA
The Labyrinth coffee table by Brian Grasela was built with claro and black walnut. Each piece was hand shaped and finished.
Category
2010s American Organic Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Walnut
Lithographie Originale Alphonse MUCHA, Documents Décoratifs Planche 14
By Alphonse Mucha
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Alphonse MUCHA
lithographie originale signée dans la planche
Titre : NECTAR
Planche 14
Documents Décoratifs
Année : 1902
Période : Art Nouveau
Paris : Librairie Centrale des Beaux-A...
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Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Prints
Materials
Other
A Fine Pair Of Bronze And Partly Iron Five-Light Candelabras
Located in AMSTERDAM, NL
This impressive pair of five-light candelabra stems from the late nineteenth century. The ornate design, possibly French, exhibits a great deal of detailed craftsmanship. The five ar...
Category
Antique Late 19th Century French Baroque Candelabras
Materials
Bronze, Iron
Dutch Modernist Tubular Steel Armchairs in the manner of Marcel Breuer
By Marcel Breuer
Located in AMSTERDAM, NL
Originally created by the Bauhaus school of design, the tubular steel chair was inspired by bicycle handlebars. Up to 1925, steel tubing had mainly been used for hospital furniture. ...
Category
Early 20th Century Dutch Modern Armchairs
Materials
Steel
H 34.26 in W 21.86 in D 32.68 in
Colour, a Modern Coffee / Side Table, Ral 3020 - Traffic Red, by Bas Vellekoop
By BAS VELLEKOOP
Located in 'S-GRAVENHAGE, ZH
The Colour tables are available in more than 75 colours. Choose a colour that perfectly matches your interior or project.
These modern side tables are ideal next to a couch or ar...
Category
2010s Dutch Modern Side Tables
Materials
Aluminum
H 18.51 in Dm 17.72 in
A Fine Wrought Iron And Glass Four-Light Hanging Lamp
Located in AMSTERDAM, NL
The impressive design, inspired by Arabic influences, stems from the 19th century. Both in the past and now, pendant lights are considered as jewelry for a ceiling. Some pendant lig...
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Wrought Iron
Form Table 001 in Oregon Black Walnut and Old Growth Redwood
By Brian Grasela
Located in San Diego, CA
Sculptural coffee table featuring a single slab claro walnut top and a hand-shaped old growth redwood base.
Category
2010s American Organic Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Hardwood, Walnut
18ct Yellow Gold Patek Philippe Ref 3371
By Patek Philippe
Located in Cape Town, ZA
18ct Yellow Gold Patek Philippe Watch – Manual Winder in excellent condition.
18ct yellow gold case (20mm). Gold dial with Black hands. Integrated 18ct yellow gold mesh style bracel...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Classical Roman Wrist Watches
Materials
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Granida - 'Lof der Schilderkunst' (Marie-José van den Ende, 1966)
Located in AMSTERDAM, NL
This inspiring portrait of a young lady who's holding a pomegranate is part of a photographic series. The name of the series of special photographic works by the Amsterdam photograph...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Photography
Materials
Aluminum
Emily Kuvin Mini Stella Silver and Ruby Star Necklace
By Emily Kuvin
Located in New York, NY
Elegant and adorable! Our Mini Stella Necklace is the perfect piece to layer or wear alone. Our iconic organic star in the very popular mini size hangs on a sterling silver gold and...
Category
2010s American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Ruby, 14k Gold
French limestone carved table lamp.
By Albert Tormos
Located in SOTTEVILLE-LÈS-ROUEN, FR
This lamp, crafted from hand-carved french limestone, is shaped and polished by hand to reveal the inherent beauty of the stone.
The stone's texture and color variations create a un...
Category
2010s French Table Lamps
Materials
Limestone
18CT White Gold Diamond Dress Ring
Located in Cape Town, ZA
Strong, striking and pronounce, this ring says it all. Set in 18carat white gold and weighing 17.2 grams, this ring features 101 RBC Diamonds weighing a total of 1.52carat of KL/vssi...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Art Deco Cocktail Rings
Materials
Diamond, White Gold
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- What is a KAWS companion?1 AnswerIrena Orlov ArtMarch 1, 2021Kaws' Companion is a clown-like figure based on a Mickey Mouse with X-ed out eyes.
- What are KAWS figures?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022A KAWS figure is a toy or figurine comparable to an action figure, created by the American artist, Brian Donnelly, who is known professionally as KAWS. Called ‘companions’, the figures are in KAWS’ signature style, and monster-size versions have been seen everywhere from Hong Kong’s Victoria Harbor to Macy’s Thanksgiving Day parade. Shop a selection of KAWS pieces from some of the world’s top art dealers on 1stDibs.
- What is KAWS brand?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertAugust 8, 2024KAWS brand is a term that some people apply to the pieces produced by the artist KAWS. But technically, KAWS is a person — Brian Donnelly — and not a brand. He creates all kinds of art. There are KAWS figures and toys, sculptures and colorful drawings, paintings and prints that appropriate pop phenomena like the Smurfs, the Simpsons and SpongeBob SquarePants. In 1999, KAWS partnered with Bounty Hunter, a Japanese toy and streetwear brand, to release his first toy. Companion, an eight-inch-tall vinyl reimagining of Mickey Mouse with a skull-and-crossbones head and trademark XX eyes, debuted with a limited run of 500. It sold out quickly. Companion was the first of more than 130 toy designs, which came to include such characters as Chum, Blitz, Be@rbrick, BFF and Milo, each immediately recognizable as KAWS figures by their XX eyes. You will sometimes see people refer to these toys as KAWS brand figurines. Shop a diverse assortment of KAWS art on 1stDibs.
- What is so special about KAWS?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 27, 2024What is so special about KAWS is that the American artist creates imaginative pieces that appropriate pop phenomena like the Smurfs, the Simpsons and SpongeBob SquarePants. He is particularly well known for his toys, including his debut figure, Companion, inspired by Mickey Mouse. He has also teamed up with streetwear brands like A Bathing Ape and Supreme and collaborated with designer Kim Jones on the Dior Homme Spring/Summer 2019 collection. Find a range of KAWS art on 1stDibs.
- What is KAWS famous for?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 1, 2024KAWS is famous for producing figures, toys, sculptures, drawings, paintings and prints that borrow from pop culture phenomena like the Smurfs, the Simpsons and SpongeBob SquarePants. In 1999, he partnered with Bounty Hunter, a Japanese toy and streetwear brand, to release his first toy. Called Companion, it was an 8-inch-tall vinyl reimagining of Mickey Mouse, with a skull-and-crossbones head and XX eyes. Companion debuted with a limited run of 500 and sold out quickly. The piece was the first of more than 130 toy designs by KAWS, which came to include such characters as Chum, Blitz, Be@rbrick, BFF and Milo, each immediately recognizable as KAWS figures by their XX eyes. Explore a selection of KAWS art on 1stDibs.
- What is KAWS art?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMarch 13, 2024KAWS art is the general term for works created by the American artist KAWS. He is best known for his more than 130 toy designs, which include such characters as Chum, Blitz, Be@rbrick, BFF and Milo, each immediately recognizable as his work by their XX eyes. In addition, KAWS produces sculptures, drawings, paintings and prints. On 1stDibs, shop a range of KAWS art.
- Are Bearbrick and KAWS the same?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 16, 2024No, Bearbrick and KAWS are not the same. However, they have collaborated with one another many times. KAWS is the pseudonym of the artist Brian Donnelly, while Bearbrick is a brand of collectible designer toys produced by the Japanese company MediCom Toy Incorporated. On 1stDibs, find a variety of KAWS art.
- What does KAWS stand for?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMay 30, 2024KAWS doesn't stand for anything, as the name is not an abbreviation. Rather, it is the artistic alias of Brian Donnelly. The name dates back to the start of his career, when he was a street artist known by his tag, KAWS. In interviews, Donnelly has explained that he chose the name KAWS simply because he likes how it looks. Shop a collection of KAWS art on 1stDibs.
- What does KAWS mean?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 1, 2024The word KAWS means an American artist. Born Brian Donnelly, KAWS adopted the name when he was active as a graffiti artist in New Jersey and New York. In interviews, he has explained that KAWS has no particular meaning to him. He simply chose the name because he liked how the characters looked. He is most well known for his line of whimsical figures with double-X eyes. Explore a range of KAWS art on 1stDibs.
- Who is the owner of KAWS?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMay 14, 2024There is no owner of KAWS. KAWS is not a company or a business; it is the name of artist Brian Donnelly. He got his start as a graffiti artist in New Jersey and used the tag KAWS to sign his work because he liked the way it looked. Today, KAWS creates all kinds of art. There are KAWS figures and toys, sculptures and colorful drawings, paintings and prints that appropriate pop culture phenomena like the Smurfs, the Simpsons and SpongeBob SquarePants. Shop a variety of KAWS art on 1stDibs.
- Are KAWS limited edition?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Yes, KAWS are always produced in limited edition runs. KAWS is a New York-based artist who designs limited edition toys and clothing. He is known for creating figurines that mix both high- and low-brow art. Widely popular with pop culture enthusiasts and collectors, KAWS art can only be found through select retailers. Find a range of KAWS art for sale on 1stDibs.
- What is the story behind KAWS?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022KAWS is an American artist, toy and clothing designer. Born in New Jersey under the name Brian Donnelly, he became interested in graffiti very early on. He earned a BFA and began working for Disney. His artwork gained popularity and he began traveling and designing toys and clothing while continuing art and sculptures. On 1stDibs, find a variety of original artwork from top artists.
- Who is the artist behind KAWS?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMarch 25, 2024The artist behind KAWS is Brian Donnelly. As a kid in Jersey City, New Jersey, he got into graffiti art, using KAWS as his tag. Today, KAWS creates a diverse range of art and design objects. There are KAWS figures and toys, sculptures, colorful drawings, paintings and prints that appropriate pop phenomena like the Smurfs, the Simpsons and SpongeBob SquarePants. On 1stDibs, shop a range of KAWS art.
- What is a KAWS FAMILY set?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023A KAWS FAMILY set is a collection of four sculptures created by artist Brian “KAWS” Donnelly that come in a set. The term family refers to the fact that the set comprises two large and two small figures, so side by side, they resemble parents and children. Donnelly released the sets on September 13, 2021, in an assortment of colorways. On 1stDibs, find a selection of authentic KAWS sculptures.
- What does KAWS’s art mean?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 21, 2024What KAWS’s art means is open to interpretation. In the late 1990s, the artist, a 1996 graduate of New York’s School of Visual Arts, was making a living as an illustrator for the animation studio Jumbo Pictures. Like young Hansel and Gretel with their trail of crumbs, KAWS would mark the morning route to his downtown Manhattan office with “subvertising,” “interrupting” fashion advertisements by adding his colorful character Bendy, its sinuous length sliding playfully around the likes of a Calvin Klein perfume bottle or supermodel Christy Turlington. Companion is now the most visible of the KAWS posse, appearing over the past decade in new postures and combinations in monumental works. KAWS’s visual language may be drawn from cartoons, but his work doesn’t necessarily evoke childlike joy. “My figures are not always reflecting the idealistic cartoon view that I grew up on,” he explained in the catalogue for an exhibition at the Modern Art Museum of Fort Worth, in Texas. “Companion is more real in dealing with contemporary human circumstances . . . . I think when I’m making work it also often mirrors what’s going on with me at that time.” On 1stDibs, find a diverse assortment of KAWS art.
- What paint does KAWS use?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 16, 2024KAWS uses acrylic paint for many of his works. The artist has said in the past that he has custom paints produced for him by the company Golden. When painting his figurines, KAWS uses a technique that makes the brushstrokes virtually invisible. Find a variety of KAWS art on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 3, 2024How KAWS makes his sculptures varies. The New Jersey-born artist Brian “KAWS” Donnelly works with a variety of materials, including fiberglass, wood and bronze. By mixing up his techniques and experimenting with different mediums, KAWS can incorporate various colors and textures into his sculptures, figures and toys, and continues to innovate his practice.
In 1999, KAWS partnered with Bounty Hunter, a Japanese toy and streetwear brand, to release his first toy. Companion was the first of more than 130 toy designs, which came to include such characters as Chum, Blitz, Be@rbrick, BFF and Milo, each immediately recognizable as KAWS figures by their XX eyes. Fans have proved insatiable (and counterfeiters have since taken notice).
In 2017, MoMA’s online store announced the availability of a limited supply of KAWS Companion figures; as avid collectors logged on to stake their claim, the website crashed — multiple times.
Find authentic KAWS art on 1stDibs. - Why is KAWS so popular in China?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMay 30, 2024KAWS is so popular in China because his artwork appeals to a young demographic that is interested in the bold yet playful style of his figurines, toys, sculptures, prints and other works. The unique street art style of KAWS’s works has broad appeal beyond China as well. His pieces that appropriate elements of pop culture, such as SpongeBob Squarepants and The Simpsons, are especially famous. Shop a wide variety of KAWS art on 1stDibs.
- Does KAWS make his sculptures?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Yes, artist Brian Donnelly, known professionally as KAWS, does make his own art. He admits he has a regimented schedule now that he has children, and finds that this has made him more productive, allowing him to focus on sculptures and paintings in the mornings. On 1stDibs, find a variety of original artwork from top artists.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2024The most popular KAWS art is a topic that is open to debate. However, his first-ever toy design is a favorite among collectors. Called COMPANION, it is an eight-inch-tall vinyl reimagining of Mickey Mouse with a skull-and-crossbones head and trademark XX eyes. COMPANION debuted with a limited run of 500 and sold out quickly. Find an assortment of KAWS figures on 1stDibs.