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Antique English George III Chippendale Style Mahogany Library Desk
Antique English George III Chippendale Style Mahogany Library Desk

Antique English George III Chippendale Style Mahogany Library Desk

By Thomas Chippendale

Located in Glasgow, GB

There is some scuffing, knocking and wear to the woodwork as might be expected and some signs of old restorations and repairs in places.

Category

Antique Late 18th Century English George III Desks

Materials

Brass

Off-White Ceramic Upsala-Ekeby Table Lamp by Anna-Lisa Thomson, 'Under the Sea"
Off-White Ceramic Upsala-Ekeby Table Lamp by Anna-Lisa Thomson, 'Under the Sea"

Off-White Ceramic Upsala-Ekeby Table Lamp by Anna-Lisa Thomson, 'Under the Sea"

By Gamla Uppsala Keramik, Anna-Lisa Thomson

Located in Stockholm, SE

The lamp, now over 80 years old, carries a few small signs of its long life.

Category

Vintage 1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Stoneware

Vintage Boss By Carrera 5169 13 Aviator Marbled Rx Frame 1990'S Made In Austria
Vintage Boss By Carrera 5169 13 Aviator Marbled Rx Frame 1990'S Made In Austria

Vintage Boss By Carrera 5169 13 Aviator Marbled Rx Frame 1990'S Made In Austria

By Carrera, Hugo Boss

Located in Baleares, Baleares

Vintage New Boss By Carrera 5169 13 Marbled Aviator Rx Frame Amazing Craftsmanship And Quality This Item Its Nearly 30 Years Old And May Show Minor Sign Of Wear Due To Storage.

Category

1990s Austrian Sunglasses

Hot Cake House
Hot Cake House

Hot Cake House

By Terry Thompson

Located in Fairfield, CT

For nearly twenty years, Thompson has focused primarily on painting old neon signs that have somehow avoided the wrecking ball - the signs that have lived and beat the odds.

Category

2010s Photorealist Still-life Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Reno Circus Circus
Reno Circus Circus

Reno Circus Circus

By Terry Thompson

Located in Fairfield, CT

For nearly twenty years, Thompson has focused primarily on painting old neon signs that have somehow avoided the wrecking ball - the signs that have lived and beat the odds.

Category

2010s Photorealist Still-life Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Liquor Deli
Liquor Deli

Liquor Deli

By Terry Thompson

Located in Fairfield, CT

For nearly twenty years, Thompson has focused primarily on painting old neon signs that have somehow avoided the wrecking ball - the signs that have lived and beat the odds.

Category

2010s Photorealist Still-life Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Oakland Burgers & Pies
Oakland Burgers & Pies

Oakland Burgers & Pies

By Terry Thompson

Located in Fairfield, CT

For nearly twenty years, Thompson has focused primarily on painting old neon signs that have somehow avoided the wrecking ball - the signs that have lived and beat the odds.

Category

2010s Photorealist Still-life Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Orpheum
Orpheum

Orpheum

By Terry Thompson

Located in Fairfield, CT

For nearly twenty years, Thompson has focused primarily on painting old neon signs that have somehow avoided the wrecking ball - the signs that have lived and beat the odds.

Category

2010s Photorealist Still-life Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

The Little Ballerina
The Little Ballerina

The Little Ballerina

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

Alphonse PELLET (1853-1926) The Little Ballerina Oil on wood panel signed low right Old frame regilded with leaves Size panel : 30 X 43 cm - Size frame : 40 X 55 cm Alphonse PELLET...

Category

1880s Academic Portrait Paintings

Materials

Oil

Brass Tea Caddy Chinoiserie Table Accent Lamp, Vintage 1960s
Brass Tea Caddy Chinoiserie Table Accent Lamp, Vintage 1960s

Brass Tea Caddy Chinoiserie Table Accent Lamp, Vintage 1960s

Located in Clifton Springs, NY

The lamp is in good vintage condition with beautiful, age-appropriate patina on the brass. It is signed with old foil Made in Hong Kong manufacturer sticker on the underside of the b...

Category

Mid-20th Century Hong Kong Chinoiserie Table Lamps

Materials

Brass, Metal

Paintings 19th Century Still Life With Flowers
Paintings 19th Century Still Life With Flowers

Paintings 19th Century Still Life With Flowers

By Emile Godchaux

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

GODCHAUX Emile (1860) Compositions of Flowers in Pair Oil on canvas signed low Left Old Frames gilded with gold leaves Dim canvas (each) : 130 X 89 cm Dim frame (each) : 149 x 109 cm...

Category

Late 19th Century Academic Still-life Paintings

Materials

Oil

Early 19th Century Mahogany Empire Secretary Bureau from Denmark
Early 19th Century Mahogany Empire Secretary Bureau from Denmark

Early 19th Century Mahogany Empire Secretary Bureau from Denmark

Located in Round Top, TX

Professionally restored, this handsome desk will bring timeless elegance to your home. All old cracks, nicks, scratches and signs of wear are age related and do not detract from the ...

Category

Antique Early 19th Century Danish Empire Secretaires

Materials

Brass

18th C. Portuguese Grand carved Hardwood Library Table Entry center Antiques LA
18th C. Portuguese Grand carved Hardwood Library Table Entry center Antiques LA

18th C. Portuguese Grand carved Hardwood Library Table Entry center Antiques LA

Located in West Hollywood, CA

• Dimensions Height: 36 in. (91.44 cm)Width: 67 in. (170.18 cm)Depth: 46 in. (116.84 cm) Dimensions: Height: 36 in (91.44 cm)Width: 67 in (170.18 cm)Depth: 46 in (116.84 cm) Mater...

Category

Antique 18th Century Portuguese Center Tables

Materials

Metal

Lady in paris Street 1900
Lady in paris Street 1900

Lady in paris Street 1900

By LEBAS Léonie (19th-20th)

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

LEBAS Léonie (19th-20th) "Lady in Paris Street 1900" Oil on wood panel signed low right Old Frame regilded with gold leaves Dim panel : 16 X 22 cm Dim frame : 50 X 41 cm LEBAS Léoni...

Category

1890s Academic Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil

Antique Louis XVI Nightstands with Red Marble Top, 1890s, Set of 2
Antique Louis XVI Nightstands with Red Marble Top, 1890s, Set of 2

Antique Louis XVI Nightstands with Red Marble Top, 1890s, Set of 2

Located in Miami, FL

Bedside tables with a drawer and a front door with an interior shelf. Good old condition with small signs of use for its age.

Category

Antique Late 19th Century French French Provincial Night Stands

Materials

Marble

Georg Jensen Art Deco Sterling Silver Tazza model 718 by Sigvard Bernadotte
Georg Jensen Art Deco Sterling Silver Tazza model 718 by Sigvard Bernadotte

Georg Jensen Art Deco Sterling Silver Tazza model 718 by Sigvard Bernadotte

By Sigvard Bernadotte, Georg Jensen

Located in Lausanne, CH

Many of Sigvard's Bernadotte's designs have become household classics and are still in production to this day. This is an older piece, signed with a full set of marks including the G...

Category

Vintage 1940s Swedish Art Deco Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Antique French Saint Louis Crystal Liqueur Set Model 738
Antique French Saint Louis Crystal Liqueur Set Model 738

Antique French Saint Louis Crystal Liqueur Set Model 738

By Saint Louis

Located in Vilnius, LT

Model 738, 1916 catalog. Before 1936, the old productions were not signed. Dimensions: Decanter/carafe H21x8.5 cm Liqueur H4.8x3.8 cm Excellent antique condition.  

Category

Early 20th Century French Glass

Materials

Crystal

Lot of Three Putz Toy Gnomes Antique German Erzgebirge Christmas 1920s
Lot of Three Putz Toy Gnomes Antique German Erzgebirge Christmas 1920s

Lot of Three Putz Toy Gnomes Antique German Erzgebirge Christmas 1920s

Located in Nuernberg, DE

All of them are genuine antique German Christmas scene figures. As they are all old, most show the expected signs of age and use.

Category

Vintage 1920s German Folk Art Toys and Dolls

Materials

Composition

Mint Vintage Pompeii Black Oval Made in Italy 60's Sunglasses
Mint Vintage Pompeii Black Oval Made in Italy 60's Sunglasses

Mint Vintage Pompeii Black Oval Made in Italy 60's Sunglasses

By Pompeii

Located in Baleares, Baleares

Please notice this item its almost 60 years old and may show minor sign of wear. Made in Italy.

Category

1960s French Sunglasses

A Steed of the Past
A Steed of the Past

A Steed of the Past

By Oscar Lycke

Located in Stockholm, SE

Swedish title: Hästkrake (The Old Nag) oil on panel signed on the reverse: Osc.

Category

Early 20th Century Post-Impressionist Animal Paintings

Materials

Oil, Board

George II Giltwood Mirror, circa 1735
George II Giltwood Mirror, circa 1735

George II Giltwood Mirror, circa 1735

Located in London, GB

The central crest shows signs of some old restoration.

Category

Antique 18th Century British George II More Mirrors

Materials

Giltwood

Cats in interior
Cats in interior

Cats in interior

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

LE ROY Jules Gustave (1853 - 1922 ) Cats in Interior Oil on canvas signed low right Old frame gilded with leaves Size canvs : 41 X 33 cm Size frame : 51 x 63 cm LE ROY Jules G...

Category

1890s Academic Animal Paintings

Materials

Oil

Louis XV Console Table, Giltwood and Marble, Hand-Carved, Circa 1730
Louis XV Console Table, Giltwood and Marble, Hand-Carved, Circa 1730

Louis XV Console Table, Giltwood and Marble, Hand-Carved, Circa 1730

Located in LA CIOTAT, FR

The marble surface shows signs of old restorations, adding to the authenticity and historical value of the piece.

Category

Antique 18th Century French Louis XV Console Tables

Materials

Marble

Silver Plated Table Lamp
Silver Plated Table Lamp

Silver Plated Table Lamp

By Hawksworth, Eyre & Co. Ltd.

Located in London, GB

Slight surface scratches all over. Signs of old repair, very feint around the bottom collar with wear to silver plate in the same place.

Category

Antique Early 1900s British Edwardian Table Lamps

Materials

Silver Plate, Brass

Oil Painting Still Life on Burlap, in the Fresco Style
Oil Painting Still Life on Burlap, in the Fresco Style

Oil Painting Still Life on Burlap, in the Fresco Style

By Jacques Lamy

Located in Palm Beach, FL

Executed in an ancient fresco style, combining modern simplicity with age old rustic texture and technique. Signed on the back Jacques Lamy.

Category

20th Century Modern Still-life Paintings

Materials

Oil

Josuë Dupon (1864-1935, Belgique) ; "Condor in flight", Bronze sculpture, c.1920
Josuë Dupon (1864-1935, Belgique) ; "Condor in flight", Bronze sculpture, c.1920

Josuë Dupon (1864-1935, Belgique) ; "Condor in flight", Bronze sculpture, c.1920

By Josue Dupon

Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR

Josué DUPON (1864-1935, Belgium) : "Condor flying away" Green-brown patinated bronze sculpture Old bronze cast signed : "JOSUE DUPON Schets BUENOS AIRES" Foundry mark : "VERBEYST...

Category

Vintage 1920s French Other Animal Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Paris view with Characters circa 1900
Paris view with Characters circa 1900

Paris view with Characters circa 1900

By Georges Stein

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

STEIN Georges (1864-1917) Paris street Views - Porte St Denis Oil on canvas signed low right Old frame gilded with leaves Dim canvas : 70 X 92 cm - Dim frame : 97 X 118 cm STEIN G...

Category

1890s Academic Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil

Dancing Ballerina Art Deco Sculpture by Ghanu Gantcheff
Dancing Ballerina Art Deco Sculpture by Ghanu Gantcheff

Dancing Ballerina Art Deco Sculpture by Ghanu Gantcheff

By Ghanu Gantcheff

Located in Paris, FR

Dancing Ballerina - Art Deco Sculpture by Ghanu Gantcheff Bronze mounted on Portor marble, Triple platinum. Old cast iron. Signed on the dress Getekend D.H “Ganu” Gantcheff, 1931 Dim...

Category

Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Marble, Bronze

ANTIQUE FULLY RESTORED BORDEAUX LEATHER TUFTED CHESTERFIELD WiNGBACK ARMCHAIR
ANTIQUE FULLY RESTORED BORDEAUX LEATHER TUFTED CHESTERFIELD WiNGBACK ARMCHAIR

ANTIQUE FULLY RESTORED BORDEAUX LEATHER TUFTED CHESTERFIELD WiNGBACK ARMCHAIR

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

Being around 100 years old it has various signs of use and patina as you would hope to find, antiques dealers have been looking for ways to reproduce this look and feel for years, th...

Category

Vintage 1920s English Regency Wingback Chairs

Materials

Leather

Antique Timuri Prayer Rug, 'Dokhtar-E-Qazi' Design, Circa 1890
Antique Timuri Prayer Rug, 'Dokhtar-E-Qazi' Design, Circa 1890

Antique Timuri Prayer Rug, 'Dokhtar-E-Qazi' Design, Circa 1890

Located in Moreton-In-Marsh, GB

Antique Timuri / Baluch prayer rug with ''Dokhtar-e-Qazi' related design, from Western Afghanistan Circa 1890 A interesting Timuri / Baluch prayer rug with 'Dokhtar-e-Qazi' design t...

Category

Antique 19th Century Afghan Central Asian Rugs

Exceptional Large Murano Glass Wall Mirror 1950s
Exceptional Large Murano Glass Wall Mirror 1950s

Exceptional Large Murano Glass Wall Mirror 1950s

By Murano Glass Sommerso

Located in Nuernberg, DE

A stunning large Murano glass mirror surrounded with handmade clear glass flowers. Age approx. 1950s or older. A view small little distressed or blind spots in the mirror but this is...

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Hollywood Regency Wall Mirrors

Materials

Mirror, Wood, Murano Glass

Chrysler Building Spire Glowing in Gold Light,  Manhattan Skyline
Chrysler Building Spire Glowing in Gold Light,  Manhattan Skyline

Chrysler Building Spire Glowing in Gold Light, Manhattan Skyline

By Mitchell Funk

Located in Miami, FL

Through his use of hyper-lighting Funk combined with an unexpected composition and patterning, Funk creates a new view of a 95 year old icon. Signed, dated and numbered 2/15 lower ...

Category

2010s Contemporary Landscape Photography

Materials

Archival Ink, Archival Paper, Archival Pigment

French Monier Love 'Le Coeur Ne Vieillit Jamais' 18K Yellow Gold Medal Pendant
French Monier Love 'Le Coeur Ne Vieillit Jamais' 18K Yellow Gold Medal Pendant

French Monier Love 'Le Coeur Ne Vieillit Jamais' 18K Yellow Gold Medal Pendant

Located in London, GB

A French 18 karat (18K) yellow gold charm pendant designed as a love heart with a pair of young lovers inside, with the motto 'Le coeur ne vieillit jamais' (meaning 'The heart never ...

Category

Vintage 1920s French Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Suntimer Victory Cat Eye Made in France 1960 Sunglasses
Vintage Suntimer Victory Cat Eye Made in France 1960 Sunglasses

Vintage Suntimer Victory Cat Eye Made in France 1960 Sunglasses

By Victory Optical

Located in Baleares, Baleares

Please notice this item its almost 60 years old and may show minor sign of wear due to storage.

Category

1960s French Sunglasses

Human Skull in the Forest by Juraj Huliak
Human Skull in the Forest by Juraj Huliak

Human Skull in the Forest by Juraj Huliak

Located in Hronská Breznica, Banskobystrický kraj

Technique acrylic on cardboard, framed in old frame with signs of use.

Category

Late 20th Century Slovak Modern Paintings

Materials

Acrylic

Very Large Full length portrait of a young lady with a posy of flowers
Very Large Full length portrait of a young lady with a posy of flowers

Very Large Full length portrait of a young lady with a posy of flowers

Located in Harkstead, GB

William Edwards Miller (1851-1940) Portrait of a young girl with a posy of flowers Signed to old label to the reverse Oil on canvas 35½ x 27½ inches excluding the frame 45½ x 37½ inc...

Category

Late 19th Century Victorian Portrait Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Landscape from french countryside
Landscape from french countryside

Landscape from french countryside

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

Pierre Ernest BALLUE (1855-1928) Landscape From french countryside Paysage de la creuse written on the reverse Oil on canvas signed low right Old Frame gilded with Leaves Dim canva...

Category

1880s Barbizon School Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil

'Rape Of A Woman', Large Bronze Group After Giambologna, Early 20th Century
'Rape Of A Woman', Large Bronze Group After Giambologna, Early 20th Century

'Rape Of A Woman', Large Bronze Group After Giambologna, Early 20th Century

By Giambologna

Located in Vienna, AT

Manufactured first half of 20th century Bronze modeling and casting, natural old patina, marble base Dimensions: Height: 73,5 cm / 28.93 in Width: 30,0 cm / 11.81 ...

Category

Early 20th Century Italian Renaissance Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Marble, Bronze

New Vintage Cartier Serrano Gold Plated Rimless Gradient Lens France Sunglasses
New Vintage Cartier Serrano Gold Plated Rimless Gradient Lens France Sunglasses

New Vintage Cartier Serrano Gold Plated Rimless Gradient Lens France Sunglasses

By Cartier

Located in Baleares, Baleares

All hallmarks. Cartier signs on the black ear paddles. Please notice this item its nearly 30 years old and may have minor sign of wear due to storage.

Category

1990s French Sunglasses

18th Century Chinese Export porcelain Can/Mug Depicting Archery, As Found*
18th Century Chinese Export porcelain Can/Mug Depicting Archery, As Found*

18th Century Chinese Export porcelain Can/Mug Depicting Archery, As Found*

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

The mug is continuously decorated with a dimpled blue and white background with raised reliefs of flowers, butterflies, and dragonflies. There are signs of older restorations to this...

Category

Antique 18th Century Chinese Chinese Export Ceramics

Materials

Porcelain

English George III Mahogany Butler's Tray Table on Folding Stand
English George III Mahogany Butler's Tray Table on Folding Stand

English George III Mahogany Butler's Tray Table on Folding Stand

Located in San Francisco, CA

Unusual square shape tray as these are mostly rectangle in shape. Beautiful old patina with expected signs of use adding to its character.

Category

Antique Early 19th Century English George III Tray Tables

Materials

Mahogany

Pair of Italian Renaissance Style Walnut Side Chairs 19th Century
Pair of Italian Renaissance Style Walnut Side Chairs 19th Century

Pair of Italian Renaissance Style Walnut Side Chairs 19th Century

Located in Ottawa, Ontario

Approx.dimensions: 45" in. (115 cm.) high. 17 1/2" in. (44 cm.) wide. 16" in. (41 cm.) deep. Old wormholes, signs of age and use.

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Italian Renaissance Side Chairs

Materials

Walnut

Landscape by the Pond
Landscape by the Pond

Landscape by the Pond

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

René Charles Edmond His (1877-1960) Lanscape by the Pond Oil on canvas signed low left Old frame gilded with leaves Size canvas : 51 X 65 cm Size frame : 67 X 81 cm René Charles ...

Category

Early 20th Century Barbizon School Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil

20th Century Oil on Canvas "Vieux Village De Fos Sur Mer"
20th Century Oil on Canvas "Vieux Village De Fos Sur Mer"

20th Century Oil on Canvas "Vieux Village De Fos Sur Mer"

Located in LA CIOTAT, FR

Oil on Canvas of an old village in Provence, signed on the lower right-hand corner, by Louis Genevray, a French artist born in 1867.

Category

20th Century French Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Giltwood

Early 18th Century Antique Porcelain Chelsea Cauliflower Tureen with Lid 1700s
Early 18th Century Antique Porcelain Chelsea Cauliflower Tureen with Lid 1700s

Early 18th Century Antique Porcelain Chelsea Cauliflower Tureen with Lid 1700s

Located in Oklahoma City, OK

A beautiful antique covered tureen in the shape of a cauliflower. This piece is very old but shows very little signs of wear for its age.

Category

Antique 18th Century European American Classical Ceramics

Materials

Porcelain, Paint, Ceramic

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