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Matter of Life and Death 1946 U.S. Portrait Photo
Located in New York, NY
Original 1946 U.S. silver gelatin single-weight photo for the film A Matter of Life and Death
Category
Vintage 1940s American Photography
Materials
Paper
A Matter of Life and Death R1995 British One Sheet Film Poster
By Anselmo Ballester
Located in New York, NY
of Life and Death (Stairway to Heaven) directed by Michael Powell / Emeric Pressburger with David
Category
1990s British Posters
Materials
Paper
Christo and More SMS A Collection of Multiples 'William N. Copley, 1968'
By Christo and Jeanne-Claude, Yoko Ono 1, Roy Lichtenstein
Located in Chicago, IL
to Death Today on an Easter Egg, Ray Johnson; A Proposed Comic Section for the New York Times
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Books
Materials
Paper
Contemporary and Handcrafted, Satori 27 Decorative Piece by Noe Kuremoto
Located in 1204, CH
every lie you tell brings your soul a little closer to death. In Japan, the death of your soul is worse
Category
2010s British Vases
Materials
Ceramic
H 20.48 in W 9.06 in D 12.6 in
Contemporary and Handcrafted, Satori 13 Decorative Piece by Noe Kuremoto
Located in 1204, CH
every lie you tell brings your soul a little closer to death. In Japan, the death of your soul is worse
Category
2010s British Vases
Materials
Ceramic
H 17.72 in W 9.06 in D 12.6 in
Contemporary and Handcrafted, Satori 13 2 Decorative Piece by Noe Kuremoto
Located in 1204, CH
every lie you tell brings your soul a little closer to death. In Japan, the death of your soul is worse
Category
2010s British Vases
Materials
Ceramic
H 7.88 in W 11.82 in D 7.09 in
Vision of Frank Lloyd Wright by Thomas a. Heinz Hardcover Book 1st Edition
By (after) Frank Lloyd Wright
Located in North Hollywood, CA
articles both during his lifetime and since his death in 1959, which occurred shortly before the completion
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Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Books
Materials
Paper
Hand-coloured set of Buffon’s Histoire naturelle in its most luxurious form
By Georges-Louis Leclerc, Comte de Buffon
Located in ZWIJNDRECHT, NL
for botany and zoology. "Life and animation, instead of being a metaphysical point in being, is a
Category
Antique Late 18th Century Dutch Dutch Colonial Books
Materials
Paint, Paper
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H 9.85 in W 1.19 in D 7.09 in
Vision of Frank Lloyd Wright by Thomas a. Heinz Hardcover Book 1st Edition
By Frank Lloyd Wright
Located in North Hollywood, CA
articles both during his lifetime and since his death in 1959, which occurred shortly before the completion
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Books
Materials
Paper
Monumental 19th Century Italian Micro Mosaic Mosaic Mural Entombment of Jesus
Located in New York, NY
themes of life, death, and resurrection.
40 1/2 x 59 1/2 inches. Bound with an iron strap and tabs for
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Antique 19th Century Italian Religious Items
Materials
Stone
Cubist Still Life "Violin" by Agnes Weinrich, Signed, Dated 1922
By Agnes Weinrich
Located in New York, NY
printing. Her output continued to vary in subject matter and treatment. For example, Still Life with Leaves
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Early 20th Century American Modern Contemporary Art
Materials
Canvas, Paint
Valentin De Boulogne, Beyond Caravaggio 1st Ed Exhibition Catalog
Located in valatie, NY
17th-century artist In the years following Caravaggio's death, the French-born painter Valentin de
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Books
Materials
Paper
Botanical Marvels of India: Bamboo and Durian in De Bry's 1601 Copper Engraving
Located in Langweer, NL
after in Europe for their exotic subject matter and served to educate and fascinate the European public
Category
Antique Early 17th Century Prints
Materials
Paper
H 11.82 in W 7.88 in D 0 in
Early 20th French Cameo Glass Vase entitled "Clematis Vase" by Emille Galle
By Emile Gallé
Located in London, GB
war broke out in 1914. Glass sold since Gallé’s death was marked with a star after his signature and
Category
Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Vases
Materials
Glass
Early 20th Century Art Nouveau Vase entitled "Floral Banjo Vase" by Emile Galle
By Emile Gallé
Located in London, GB
war broke out in 1914. Glass sold since Gallé’s death was marked with a star after his signature and
Category
Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Vases
Materials
Glass
H 6.7 in W 3.15 in D 3.15 in
Early 20th Century French Cameo Glass "Banjo Mountain Vase" by Emile Gallé
By Emile Gallé
Located in London, GB
out in 1914. Glass sold since Gallé’s death was marked with a star after his signature and continued
Category
Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Vases
Materials
Glass
Early 20th Century Cameo Glass Vase entitled "Wild Roses Vase" by Emile Gallé
By Emile Gallé
Located in London, GB
out in 1914. Glass sold since Gallé’s death was marked with a star after his signature and continued
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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Vases
Materials
Glass
Hand Blown Glass Covered Goblet 'Prezioso #04' by Simone Crestani
By Simone Crestani
Located in Camisano Vicentino, IT
.
Covered goblet, colorless mold-blown glass, gold leafed fish scale handle and stem.
"Death becomes
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Barware
Materials
Blown Glass
Hand Blown Glass Goblet 'Prezioso #05' by Simone Crestani
By Simone Crestani
Located in Camisano Vicentino, IT
, colorless mold-blown glass, gold leafed sculptural "dolphin" stem.
"Death becomes fragile and precious in
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Barware
Materials
Blown Glass
Pistils - Robert Mapplethorpe, Photography Hardcover Cased Book 1st Edition 1996
By Robert Mapplethorpe
Located in Philadelphia, PA
subject matter.
Most of Robert Mapplethorpe’s days began in the early afternoon, often by photographing
Category
1990s American International Style Books
Materials
Paper
H 1.5 in W 12 in D 13.5 in
Early 20th Century Art Nouveau Glass Vase "Landscape Vase" by Emile Gallé
By Emile Gallé
Located in London, GB
out in 1914. Glass sold since Gallé’s death was marked with a star after his signature and continued
Category
Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Vases
Materials
Glass
H 8.27 in W 4.34 in D 3.55 in
Rare Early 20th Century Art Nouveau Vase "Clematis Soufflé Vase" by Emile Galle
By Emile Gallé
Located in London, GB
war broke out in 1914. Glass sold since Gallé’s death was marked with a star after his signature and
Category
Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Vases
Materials
Glass
Early 20th Century Art Nouveau Vase "Floral Soufflé vase" by Emile Galle
By Emile Gallé
Located in London, GB
war broke out in 1914. Glass sold since Gallé’s death was marked with a star after his signature and
Category
Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Vases
Materials
Glass
"Andy Warhol A Retrospective" Art Book MOMA First Edition 1989
By Andy Warhol
Located in San Diego, CA
death, in February 1987. Through his art, ideas, and style, Andy Warhol left a lasting imprint on the
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Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Books
Materials
Paper
Early 20th Century Art Nouveau Vase entitled "Large Floral Vase" by Emile Galle
By Emile Gallé
Located in London, GB
war broke out in 1914. Glass sold since Gallé’s death was marked with a star after his signature and
Category
Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Vases
Materials
Glass
H 14.97 in Dm 5.52 in
ÉMILE GALLÉ Vase, circa 1900 overlaid cameo glass red flowers, square shape
Located in Tel Aviv - Jaffa, IL
out in 1914. Glass sold since Gallé’s death was marked with a star after his signature and continued
Category
Antique 1890s Vases
Materials
Cut Glass, Blown Glass, Art Glass
Andy Warhol A Retrospective, Hard-Cover Coffee Table Book, 1989
By (after) Andy Warhol, MOMA Museum New York
Located in North Hollywood, CA
works executed just before his untimely death, in February 1987. Through his art, ideas, and style, Andy
Category
20th Century American Moorish Books
Materials
Paper
Early 20th Century Glass Vase Entitled "Blue Flower Vase" by Emile Gallé
By Emile Gallé
Located in London, GB
out in 1914. Glass sold since Gallé’s death was marked with a star after his signature and continued
Category
Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Vases
Materials
Glass
Early 20th Century Cameo Glass Vase Entitled "Nasturtium Vase" by Emile Gallé
By Emile Gallé
Located in London, GB
war broke out in 1914. Glass sold since Gallé’s death was marked with a star after his signature and
Category
Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Vases
Materials
Glass
H 9.45 in W 0 in D 0 in
Early 20th Century Cameo Vase Entitled "Moon Vase" by Emile Gallé
By Emile Gallé
Located in London, GB
out in 1914. Glass sold since Gallé’s death was marked with a star after his signature and continued
Category
Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Vases
Materials
Glass
“Fuchsia Vase” Art Nouveau Cameo Glass Vase by Emile Gallé
By Emile Gallé
Located in London, GB
effects used brought his subject matter to life, and his constant adoption of new techniques and
Category
Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Vases
Materials
Glass
1993 "Barrel Lift" Art Sculpture by TODT Alien Sci-Fi Dystopia Exhibit
Located in Dayton, OH
1993 "Barrel Lift" Art Sculpture by TODT Alien Sci-Fi Dystopia Exhibit 72"
TODT life-size art
Category
1990s American Expressionist Mobiles and Kinetic Sculptures
Materials
Metal
Eames PAC Yellow Padded Swivel Armchair w/Gray Fiberglass Shell & Aluminum Base
By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Topeka, KS
wrong with this fabulous chair no matter your style or its placement.
Charles Eames was born in St
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
H 31.75 in W 25 in D 22.5 in
Mid Century Modern 6 Drawer Dresser by Dillingham Walnut & Pecky Cypress
By Dillingham Manufacturing Company
Located in Topeka, KS
avail… but no matter… it is incredible AND it is definitely by Dillingham as per the tag in the drawer
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Materials
Walnut, Cypress
MCM 6 Drawer Dresser Framed Arch Mirror by Dillingham Walnut & Pecky Cypress
By Dillingham Manufacturing Company
Located in Topeka, KS
avail… but no matter… it is incredible AND it is definitely by Dillingham as per the tag in the drawer
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Materials
Mirror, Walnut, Cypress
Contemporary and Handcrafted, Satori 31 Decorative Piece by Noe Kuremoto
Located in 1204, CH
every lie you tell brings your soul a little closer to death. In Japan, the death of your soul is worse
Category
2010s British Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
H 17.72 in W 9.06 in D 12.6 in
Royal, an Important William IV Standish Made in London in 1835 by Charles Fox
By Charles Fox
Located in London, GB
. Although she longed for marriage, she was determined to enjoy her life by exploring and developing her
Category
Antique 1830s English William IV Platters and Serveware
Materials
Sterling Silver
H 4.75 in W 12.5 in D 8 in
Joahim Berthold, Modernist Bronze Sculpture of a Lounging Couple, ca. 1960
By Joahim Berthold
Located in New York, NY
Berthold (German, 1917 – 1990)
Joachim Berthold, born 1917 in Eisenach, lived and worked until his death
Category
Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
H 4.3 in W 5.75 in D 2.75 in
Pair of Classicistical Fire Gilded Candlesticks France 1840 by F. Barbedienne
Located in Salzburg, AT
under contract.
Life and work
Ferdinand Barbedienne was the son of a farmer. At the age of 13, he
Category
Antique 1840s Candlesticks
Materials
Bronze
H 11.42 in W 3.94 in D 3.94 in
Pair of French Napoleon III Bronze Candlesticks by Barbedienne, France, 1860s
By F. Barbedienne Foundry
Located in Salzburg, AT
.
Life and work
Ferdinand Barbedienne was the son of a farmer. At the age of 13, he learned the Craft of
Category
Antique 1860s French Napoleon III Candlesticks
Materials
Bronze
French 18th-19th Century Copper Overlaid Relief Medallion of Antoine Lavoisier
Located in Los Angeles, CA
guillotined a year after Marat's death.
Biography - Early life and education.
Antoine-Laurent Lavoisier
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Antique Early 1800s French Directoire Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Copper
H 49 in W 31 in D 18.75 in
Celebration of Tahitian Culture: Traditional Dance at Otaheite, circa 1785
Located in Langweer, NL
part of a series to document the culture and life of the Tahitian people, likely observed by European
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Antique 1780s Prints
Materials
Paper
H 9.45 in W 14.97 in D 0 in
Cornelis Speelman: Commanding Governor-General of the VOC, Dutch East Indies
Located in Langweer, NL
Governor-General of the Dutch East Indies was from 1681 to 1684. Here's an overview of his life:
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Antique 1720s Prints
Materials
Paper
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H 13.19 in W 8.08 in D 0 in
Pair of Late Regency Hunt Engravings in Period Frames
Located in Hudson, NY
published by Thomas McLean whose address was 26 Haymarket St London. The subject matter of the works is the
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Antique 1830s English Regency Decorative Art
Materials
Paper
18th Century Watercolor of a Great Sword Duel in Germany
Located in Wiscasset, ME
matter the outcome, the consequences could be devastating to the participants: Death, mutilation and
Category
Antique 1750s German Folk Art Paintings
Materials
Paint, Paper
17th Century Painting from the Circle of Sir Peter Paul Rubens
Located in Miami, FL
a short life, he had amassed many achievements by the time of his death. In addition to being one of
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Antique 17th Century Dutch Paintings
Materials
Copper
Chinese Trio of Female Musicians Oil Painting on Canvas After Chen Yifei 44"
By Chen Yifei
Located in Dayton, OH
matter, especially melancholic and lonely women in traditional dresses. His characteristic "Romantic
Category
Late 20th Century Chinoiserie Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Paint
H 31.5 in W 2 in D 44 in
Chinese Trio of Woman Playing Bamboo Flutes Oil Painting After Chen Yifei 46"
By Chen Yifei
Located in Dayton, OH
matter, especially melancholic and lonely women in traditional dresses. His characteristic "Romantic
Category
Late 20th Century Chinoiserie Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Paint
H 33.5 in W 2 in D 45.5 in
Pair of Walnut Armchairs, Late 16th Century, French Renaissance, with Ram Mask C
Located in BUNGAY, SUFFOLK
Ram was revered by the Persians and sacred to the Egyptians as a symbol of life, dominion and
Category
Antique 16th Century French Renaissance Armchairs
Materials
Walnut
H 42.52 in W 24.41 in D 24.81 in
THE SKULL "My Essence" hand-painted resin sculpture by Gio Pagani
By Gio Pagani
Located in Milano, IT
speak of death, but of a great story of life, of the moment when we leave the scene and the mask remains
Category
2010s Italian Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Resin
THE SKULL "Rough Suit" hand-painted resin sculpture by Gio Pagani
By Gio Pagani
Located in Milano, IT
death, but of a great story of life, of the moment when we leave the scene and the mask remains there on
Category
2010s Italian Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Resin
Fuoco Table Mirror in Bronze by Roberto Sironi
By Roberto Sironi
Located in Pireaus-Athens, Greece
permanent matter, completing a work already started by nature. The wood shaped by fire, acquires new meaning
Category
2010s Italian Table Mirrors
Materials
Bronze
Early 20th Century Art Nouveau Bronze sculpture entitled "Folly" by Onslow Ford
By Edward Onslow Ford
Located in London, GB
innovator. Here he rejected classical subject matter and conventions of ideal beauty and presented the
Category
Early 20th Century English Art Nouveau Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Marble, Bronze
H 20.67 in W 3.15 in D 3.15 in
Fuoco Candle Holder in Bronze by Roberto Sironi
By Roberto Sironi
Located in Pireaus-Athens, Greece
permanent matter, completing a work already started by nature. The wood shaped by fire, acquires new meaning
Category
2010s Italian More Candle Holders
Materials
Bronze
Fuoco Wall Mirror in Bronze by Roberto Sironi
By Roberto Sironi
Located in Pireaus-Athens, Greece
permanent matter, completing a work already started by nature. The wood shaped by fire, acquires new meaning
Category
2010s Italian Wall Mirrors
Materials
Bronze
"Stalagmite 1" Full Black Mosaic Sculpture by Franck Scala, France, 2022
Located in New York, NY
apparent simplicity, these currents look at complex and existential issues (our origins, life, death
Category
2010s French Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic, Stoneware
H 16.54 in W 13.78 in D 11.82 in
"Monolithe 1" White Mosaic Sculpture by Franck Scala, France, 2022
Located in New York, NY
apparent simplicity, these currents look at complex and existential issues (our origins, life, death
Category
2010s French Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic, Stoneware
"Massif Central" Black & White Mosaic Sculpture by Franck Scala, France, 2022
Located in New York, NY
apparent simplicity, these currents look at complex and existential issues (our origins, life, death
Category
2010s French Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic, Stoneware
H 14.97 in W 17.33 in D 15.75 in
Satori 11 Sculpture by Noe Kuremoto
Located in Geneve, CH
brings your soul a little closer to death. In Japan, the death of your soul is worse than death itself
Category
2010s American Post-Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Earthenware
Satori 12 Sculpture by Noe Kuremoto
Located in Geneve, CH
brings your soul a little closer to death. In Japan, the death of your soul is worse than death itself
Category
2010s American Post-Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Earthenware
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