$10,000
H 46 in W 42 in
"Simchat Torah in the Synagogue, " Leo Schutzman, Jewish Folk Art
By Leo Schutzman
Located in New York, NY
Leo Schutzman (1878 - 1962) Simchat Torah in the Synagogue, circa 1958 Oil on canvas 40 x 36 inches
Canvas, Oil
Sold
H 27 in W 23 in
"The Marriage Proposal (Family Gathering), " Leo Schutzman, Jewish Folk Art
By Leo Schutzman
Located in New York, NY
Leo Schutzman (1878 - 1962) The Marriage Proposal, circa 1958 Oil on canvas 24 x 20 inches Signed
Canvas, Oil
$35,117
H 6.3 in W 15.75 in D 5.91 in
Fossilised Skull of Prehistoric Marine Reptile the Mosasaur, 70Million Years Ago
Located in Puglia, Puglia
Upper Cretaceous, about 70-65 million years ago (Maastrichtian) Morocco The skull is reconstructed in good proportions with fossil pieces found in a phosphate mine in Morocco. I att...
Bone
Wooden armchairs by Studio Glustin
By Glustin Creation
Located in Saint-Ouen (PARIS), FR
Superb pair of armchairs in beech wood upholstered with a bouclette fabric. Creation by Studio Glustin. France, 2023
Fabric, Beech
Antique Parisian Stone Top Cast Iron Bistro Table
Located in Chicago, IL
Antique Parisian Stone Top Cast Iron Bistro Table This antique Parisian bistro table is a classic and elegant piece of outdoor furniture with historical charm. The table's sturdy ca...
Stone, Iron
Large Wood Wave Mirror. Italy
Located in SAINT-OUEN, FR
Large wood wave wall mirror, italian design handmade artisanal contemporary work in the mood of Mid-Century Modern brasilian design, Ico Parisi, Cesare Lacca, Gio Ponti, Franco Camp...
Mirror, Wood
$902
H 8.47 in Dm 7.88 in
Abstract Expressionist Black Porcelain Vase in the style of Wassily Kardinsky
By (after) Wassily Kandinsky
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Exceptional spinner-shaped vase in glazed black porcelain. It features colorful geometric expression very much so in the style of the Godfather of Abstract epressionism Wassily Kardi...
Porcelain
$80 / item
H 11.38 in W 9.88 in D 1.88 in
"Interiors The Greatest Rooms of the Century" 'Merlot Red' Book
Located in New York, NY
More than 400 of the world’s best living spaces created by over 300 of the most influential people in interior design in one luxurious book Oversized and available in four collectab...
Paper
$760
H 12.75 in W 4.75 in D 6.25 in
Krampus Companion of Belsnickel Devil Candy Container Figure Antique Austria
Located in Nuernberg, DE
This unique Christmas figurine Candy Container from Austria features a handmade figurine of the Christmas character Krampus, Belsnickel's companion. The vintage piece dates from the ...
Composition
Vintage Toy Robot "Emigliio"
Located in Miami, FL
Vintage Toy Robot: A Nostalgic Delight Bring a touch of retro charm to your home with this delightful vintage toy robot. This charming mechanical companion, named Emiglio, is in wor...
Plastic, Paint
Rare and Collectible 1960's Horikawa Space Station Toy
Located in Redding, CT
Rare and Collectible 1960's Horikawa Space Station Toy. Perfect for that space age toy collector. Tin Lithograph sphere that says Nasa Space Station on the side with plastic molded i...
Metal
19th Century Russian Silver Samovar
Located in London, GB
19th century Russian silver samovar Russian, 1875 Height 42cm, width 28cm, depth 31cm This elegant silver samovar was crafted by Russian craftsmen in 1875. Samovars are a very impo...
Silver
Pair of armchairs in bouclette fabric by Studio Glustin
By Glustin Creation
Located in Saint-Ouen (PARIS), FR
Pair of armchairs upholstered with a bouclettes fabric. Creation by Studio Glustin. France, 2025.
Fabric, Beech
Antique Trinket Jar in Pewter by Christian R. Kunst, 1900s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
A stylish round container fashioned from pewter and inlaid with a red/brown material. Applied rose buds around its perimeter. Designed and made by Christian R. Kunst in Denmark circa...
Pewter
Vintage MCM Domino Set in Wooden Box
Located in San Diego, CA
A very cool MCM domino set in lidded wooden box, circa 1970's. The set is in very good condition, includes 28 dominoes and measures 3.5"W x 9"D x 3"H. #4300
Plastic, Wood
$2,900
H 1.75 in W 7 in D 7 in
1960s Birds Enamel Thermometer Walnut Wall Temperature Charlie Harper Attributed
By Charley Harper
Located in Hyattsville, MD
A must have for that MCM post and beam! A wonderful indoor small run-production wall thermometer gauge, with enamel on metal artwork attributed to Charley Harper.
Steel
$2,499
H 4.53 in W 3.94 in D 1.97 in
20th Century Canadian Solid Silver & Enamel Playing Cards Box, Toronto c.1920
By Ellis Bros.
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
Antique early-20th Century Canadian solid silver playing cards case. This box features a smooth outer case, flared base which holds a cabinet-shaped box adorned with colourful enamel...
Silver, Enamel
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