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2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Oil, Linen
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Mixed Media, Graphite, Screen, Pencil
2010s Pendant Necklaces
White Diamond, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Expressionist Portrait Paintings
Acrylic, Canvas
2010s Italian Table Lamps
Brass
2010s Italian Table Lamps
Brass
2010s Italian Table Lamps
Brass
2010s Italian Table Lamps
Brass
2010s Indian Contemporary Modern Bracelets
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Italian Table Lamps
Brass
Vintage 1940s American Books
Paper
2010s Italian Table Lamps
Brass
2010s Italian Table Lamps
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2010s Italian Table Lamps
Brass
2010s Italian Table Lamps
Brass
2010s Italian Table Lamps
Brass
2010s Italian Table Lamps
Brass
2010s Italian Table Lamps
Onyx, Carrara Marble, Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Paintings
Gold Leaf
2010s Italian Table Lamps
Brass
2010s Italian Table Lamps
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2010s Italian Table Lamps
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2010s Italian Table Lamps
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2010s Italian Table Lamps
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2010s Italian Table Lamps
Brass
2010s Italian Table Lamps
Brass
2010s Italian Table Lamps
Brass
2010s Italian Table Lamps
Onyx, Carrara Marble, Brass
2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings
Mixed Media, Wood Panel
2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings
Wood Panel, Mixed Media
2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings
Wood Panel, Mixed Media
2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings
Wood Panel, Mixed Media
2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings
Mixed Media, Wood Panel
2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings
Mixed Media, Wood Panel
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Abstract Paintings
Mixed Media
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Abstract Paintings
Mixed Media
2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings
Wood Panel, Mixed Media
2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings
Wood Panel, Mixed Media
2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings
Wood Panel, Mixed Media
2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings
Wood Panel, Mixed Media
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Figurative Photography
Archival Pigment
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Figurative Photography
Archival Pigment
2010s Chain Necklaces
White Diamond, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Paintings
Canvas, Oil
2010s Pop Art Mixed Media
Mixed Media, Oil
2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings
Resin, Wood, Paint
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Figurative Sculptures
Paper, Varnish, Found Objects
2010s Color Photography
Photographic Paper
2010s Pendant Necklaces
Yellow Gold
2010s Contemporary Mixed Media
Oil, Wood Panel
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Paintings
Panel, Acrylic
2010s Italian Organic Modern Figurative Sculptures
Bronze
2010s Abstract Abstract Drawings and Watercolors
Ink, Paper, Archival Ink, Acrylic, Archival Paper
2010s Paintings
Oil, Canvas
2010s Italian Organic Modern Figurative Sculptures
Bronze
2010s Egyptian Modern Center Tables
Brass
2010s Egyptian Modern Center Tables
Brass
2010s American Modern Stools
Linen, Oak
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Portrait Paintings
Canvas, Oil, Acrylic
2010s Realist Still-life Paintings
Canvas, Oil
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- 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.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 21, 2024The story behind Balenciaga begins with Cristóbal Balenciaga.
As a child in the quiet fishing village of Getaria in Spain's Basque region, he worked alongside his seamstress mother. Showing immense talent, he earned commissions as a teenager from local patron Marquesa de Casa Torres, who paid for his tailoring education in Madrid.
In 1917, Balenciaga established his first fashion house, named Eisa, for his mother, in the trendy resort town of San Sebastián. He soon followed it with boutiques in Madrid and Barcelona, drawing such clientele as the Spanish royal family. When the Spanish Civil War put a hold on his prospects in Spain, the designer moved to Paris, opening a house on Avenue Georges V in 1937.
Balenciaga continued designing until 1968, when he retired after three decades of influential work and his fashion house went dormant. The rights to Balenciaga were acquired by Jacques Bogart SA in 1986. Under designer Michel Goma, who focused on ready-to-wear, the brand experienced a resurgence, with his first collection introduced in 1987.
Find a large selection of Balenciaga apparel and accessories on 1stDibs. - 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022The Blue Willow pattern depicts elements of a story inspired by Chinese legends, featuring two lovers that run away to be together. They are ultimately transformed into doves. Find an array of porcelain pieces featuring the Blue Willow pattern on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022The story behind the Japanese cat traces back to ancient folklore. In the tale, a cat saves the life of a samurai who turns out to be quite wealthy. To show his thanks, the man made a very generous donation to the temple. In Japanese culture, cat sculptures and figurines are symbols of good luck and known as “maneki-neko.” Find a range of Japanese decorative objects on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertMay 30, 2024The story behind Louis Vuitton is one of craft and innovation in the worlds of fashion, jewelry and furniture. The company's modest origins can be traced back to when its founder, Louis Vuitton, left his provincial French city of Anchay in the early 1830s to make a new life in Paris. When he arrived, he toiled as a box maker and packer for more than a decade and built relationships with royals and members of the upper class while working for the empress of France, Eugénie de Montijo. In 1854, Vuitton launched his namesake company with a humble workshop on rue Neuve des Capucines and advertised his services with a small poster that read: "Securely packs the most fragile objects. Specializing in packing fashions." Long before his brand would become known globally for its exemplary top-handle bags and stylish totes, Vuitton produced stackable and rectangular trunks. The most common trunks of the era were round, which weren't ideal for toting and storing. In 1858, Vuitton debuted his lightweight, handcrafted canvas trunks, which were sturdy, rugged and equipped with convenient compartments. Travel's popularity broadened in the late 19th century, and Vuitton's trunks could easily be packed into train cars and ships; upright trunks offered hanging wardrobe storage that would allow his clients to transport their sophisticated garments without worry. Demand increased, and the company grew. When Louis Vuitton died in 1892, control of the luxury house was passed onto his only son, Georges Vuitton. In 1914, a Louis Vuitton store opened at 70 Champs-Élysées. The largest travel-goods store in the world at the time, it became the company's flagship. Today, the fashion house remains one of the most iconic producers of leather goods in the world. Find a diverse assortment of Louis Vuitton bags on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertMay 3, 2024The real story of the Mona Lisa may never be known for certain. However, most art historians believe that Lisa del Giocondo, the wife of a silk merchant from Florence, posed for the painting. Biographies of Leonardo da Vinci and other historical documents from the Italian Renaissance suggest that the del Giocondos commissioned the work to hang in their new home and to mark the occasion of the birth of their son. On 1stDibs, find a large selection of fine art.