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Rare Victorian Mining Brooches
Located in New York, NY
in the 19th Century, souvenirs were often sold to commemorate these visits. These rare artifacts of
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Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Brooches

Materials

Opal, Sterling Silver, 14k Gold

Ancient Proto-Nazca Red and Yellow Spider Rug Fragment, c. 200 AD
Located in San Francisco, CA
Ancient Proto-Nazca Red and Yellow Spider Rug Fragment, c. 200 AD Incredibly rare artifact from
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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Peruvian North and South American Rugs

Materials

Wool, Alpaca

Ancient Bronze Cross, 22 Karat Gold and Pink Rhodonite Beaded Pendant Necklace
By Vicki Orr Designs
Located in Naples, FL
22.5 inches in length, and is finished with a 22k gold hook closure. Unique and rare artifact in rich
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2010s American Contemporary Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Multi-gemstone, Tourmaline, Rhodocrosite, Gold, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold, B...

Monumental Stoneware Vase Signed by Roger Guérin
By Roger Guerin
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Décoratifs, each piece from his studio is a rare artifact due to the limited runs of his work. Belgium
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Vintage 1930s Belgian Vases

Materials

Stoneware

18th C Rare Wood Female Carving Artifact
Located in Malibu, CA
18th century wooden carving of an female form. Presumed to be a French church piece. This figure has a beautiful face.
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Antique 18th Century French Renaissance Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

18th C Rare Wood Female Carving Artifact
18th C Rare Wood Female Carving Artifact
$2,065 Sale Price
30% Off
H 16.5 in W 6 in D 4.5 in
Unique Machine Age or Art Deco Glass and Chrome Lighted Pedestal Table
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
button to turn on the light to brighten your Steuben Vase or rare artifact or sculpture. The table is
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Vintage 1950s French Art Deco Center Tables

Materials

Steel

Unique Machine Age or Art Deco Glass and Chrome Lighted Pedestal Table
Unique Machine Age or Art Deco Glass and Chrome Lighted Pedestal Table
$2,236 Sale Price
20% Off
H 25.25 in W 23.75 in D 23.75 in
Antique Cappadocia Rug - 18th Century Central Cappadocia Rug, Anatolian Rug
Located in Sultanahmet, 34
Anatolian Piece is a rare artifact woven in the Cappadocia region in the 18th century. It measures 100 cm x
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Antique 18th Century Turkish Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool

17th-Century Alpine Wooden Christ Torso with Polychrome Traces
Located in Hamburg, DE
handling. This rare artifact carries a profound sense of history and spirituality. Whether as a collector’s
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Antique 16th Century Italian Baroque Religious Items

Materials

Wood

Antique Khamseh Rug - Late 19th Century Persian Khamseh Rug
Located in Sultanahmet, 34
This antique Kahmseh rug is a rare artifact from the late 19th century. Kahmseh carpets are
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Antique Late 19th Century Persian Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Antique Bergama Fragment - Early 18th Century Anatolian Bergama Rug Fragment
Located in Sultanahmet, 34
marketed. This antique Anatolian Piece is a rare artifact woven in the Bergama region in the 18th century
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Antique Early 18th Century Turkish Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool

Algonquin Limited Edition Art Photograph Medium - 32" x 40"
Located in New York, NY
by a Certificate of Authenticity. A rare artifact of contemplative luxury.
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2010s American Modern Contemporary Art

Materials

Paper

Algonquin Limited Edition Art Photograph Extra Large - 58" x 72.5"
Located in New York, NY
by a Certificate of Authenticity. A rare artifact of contemplative luxury.
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2010s American Modern Contemporary Art

Materials

Paper

Algonquin Limited Edition Art Photograph Large - 45" x 56"
Located in New York, NY
by a Certificate of Authenticity. A rare artifact of contemplative luxury.
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2010s American Modern Contemporary Art

Materials

Paper

Algonquin Limited Edition Art Photograph Small
Located in New York, NY
by a Certificate of Authenticity. A rare artifact of contemplative luxury.
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2010s American Modern Contemporary Art

Materials

Paper

Algonquin Limited Edition Art Photograph Small
Algonquin Limited Edition Art Photograph Small
$910 / item
H 22.5 in W 18 in D 0.03 in
Stylized Aluminum Bull Head – Mid-20th Century Italian Butcher Shop Sign
Located in Hamburg, DE
rare artifact from Italy combines historical charm with a modern, sculptural appeal, making it a must
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Early 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Aluminum

Late 19th Century Chinese White Jade Beads Wood Square Abacus
Located in 景德镇市, CN
Beads Wood Square Abacus, a stunning combination of artistry and functionality. This rare artifact
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Antique Late 19th Century Scholar's Objects

Materials

Jade

Late 19th Century Chinese White Jade Beads Wood Square Abacus
Late 19th Century Chinese White Jade Beads Wood Square Abacus
$592 Sale Price
20% Off
H 10.63 in W 10.63 in D 0.99 in
Iconic John Lennon Assassination Headline Poster - A Rare Historical Artifact
Located in Langweer, NL
is not just a reminder of a significant event in music history but also serves as a poignant artifact
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Vintage 1980s Prints

Materials

Paper

Iconic John Lennon Assassination Headline Poster - A Rare Historical Artifact
Iconic John Lennon Assassination Headline Poster - A Rare Historical Artifact
$572 Sale Price
25% Off
H 20.08 in W 14.97 in D 0.01 in
18th century Antique wooden Indian temple panel from India
Located in DEVENTER, NL
rare artifact embodies the rich cultural and spiritual legacy of temple craftsmanship. For a deeper
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Antique 18th Century Burmese Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

2'6'' x 12' Antique Turkish Fragment Kilim Rug, 18th Century
Located in Spring Valley, NY
distressed kilim, a rare artifact dating back to the 18th century. Crafted with meticulous skill and artistry
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Antique 18th Century Turkish Kilim Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool

2'6'' x 12' Antique Turkish Fragment Kilim Rug, 18th Century
2'6'' x 12' Antique Turkish Fragment Kilim Rug, 18th Century
$692 Sale Price
30% Off
W 29.53 in L 141.74 in
4'6'' x 6' Antique Turkish Fragment Kilim Rug, 18th Century
Located in Spring Valley, NY
distressed kilim, a rare artifact dating back to the 18th century. Crafted with meticulous skill and artistry
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Antique 18th Century Turkish Kilim Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool

4'6'' x 6' Antique Turkish Fragment Kilim Rug, 18th Century
4'6'' x 6' Antique Turkish Fragment Kilim Rug, 18th Century
$839 Sale Price
30% Off
W 53.15 in L 70.87 in
2'8'' x 11'5'' Antique Turkish Fragment Kilim Rug, 18th Century
Located in Spring Valley, NY
distressed kilim, a rare artifact dating back to the 18th century. Crafted with meticulous skill and artistry
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Antique 18th Century Turkish Kilim Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool

2'8'' x 11'5'' Antique Turkish Fragment Kilim Rug, 18th Century
2'8'' x 11'5'' Antique Turkish Fragment Kilim Rug, 18th Century
$839 Sale Price
30% Off
W 31.5 in L 136.23 in
4' x 14'6'' Antique Turkish Fragment Kilim Rug, 18th Century
Located in Spring Valley, NY
distressed kilim, a rare artifact dating back to the 18th century. Crafted with meticulous skill and artistry
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Antique 18th Century Turkish Kilim Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool

4' x 14'6'' Antique Turkish Fragment Kilim Rug, 18th Century
4' x 14'6'' Antique Turkish Fragment Kilim Rug, 18th Century
$874 Sale Price
30% Off
W 47.25 in L 173.23 in
An Iranian Silver Amulet, Antique Judaica from Iran
Located in New York, NY
connection to faith and tradition. This rare artifact stands as a testament to the enduring cultural and
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Early 20th Century Persian Sterling Silver

Materials

Silver

An Iranian Silver Amulet, Antique Judaica from Iran
An Iranian Silver Amulet, Antique Judaica from Iran
$1,000
H 2.17 in W 2.37 in D 0.24 in
Male Écorché Sculptures by Brenda Putnam, c. 1939
Located in Chicago, IL
striking sculptural objects but also rare artifacts of an artist’s hand at work. Whether displayed in a
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Vintage 1930s American Modern Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Male Écorché Sculptures by Brenda Putnam, c. 1939
Male Écorché Sculptures by Brenda Putnam, c. 1939
$21,000 Sale Price / set
34% Off
H 31.5 in W 12 in D 10 in
3' x 12'4'' Antique Turkish Sivrihisar Fragment Kilim Rug, 18th Century
Located in Spring Valley, NY
fragment distressed kilim, a rare artifact dating back to the 18th century. Crafted with meticulous skill
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Antique 18th Century Turkish Kilim Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool

2'4'' x 11'7'' Antique Turkish Karapinar Fragment Kilim Rug, 18th Century
Located in Spring Valley, NY
fragment distressed kilim, a rare artifact dating back to the 18th century. Crafted with meticulous skill
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Antique 18th Century Turkish Kilim Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool

Original "Bombay" (American President Line) small format vintage travel poster
Located in Spokane, WA
gazing out at ships in the harbor. This poster is a rare artifact from the American President Lines, a
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1950s American Modern Portrait Prints

Materials

Lithograph

3.5x12.7 Ft Antique Anatolian Karapinar Fragment Kilim, 18th Century
Located in Spring Valley, NY
fragment distressed kilim, a rare artifact dating back to the 18th century. Crafted with meticulous skill
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Antique 18th Century Turkish Kilim Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool

3.5x12.7 Ft Antique Anatolian Karapinar Fragment Kilim, 18th Century
3.5x12.7 Ft Antique Anatolian Karapinar Fragment Kilim, 18th Century
$1,170 Sale Price
40% Off
W 40.95 in L 151.58 in
18th Century Forged Steel Masonic Compass – A Rare Tool of Master Builders and F
Located in LA FERTÉ-SOUS-JOUARRE, FR
craftsmanship. Shipping: Secure worldwide shipping with professional packing to preserve this rare artifact
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Antique Mid-18th Century French Antiquities

Materials

Iron

Chanel White Pearl & Lucite Jeweled Bathing Suit
By Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel
Located in West Hartford, CT
editorial-featured, this bathing suit is a rare artifact of 1990s Chanel glamour—timeless, playful, and
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1990s French Bikinis

Street Material The Glove
By Irving Penn
Located in Brooklyn, NY
eye for form and texture. Printed in 1977, this poster stands as a rare artifact from a pivotal
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1970s Contemporary Figurative Prints

Materials

Offset

Street Material The Glove
Street Material The Glove
$250
H 34.5 in W 22.5 in D 0.1 in
Ancient Greek Silver Bracelet with Rams Heads 4th century BC Museum Quality
Located in New York, NY
rare artifact boasts a solid silver construction adorned with finely engraved lines, showcasing the
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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Greek Classical Greek Bangles

Materials

Silver

A Huge 17th Century North Italian Walnut Commode - Chest of Drawers - Dresser
Located in Basingstoke, Hampshire
rare artifact that truly is one of a kind. Measures: Height 117cm Width 149cm Depth 65cm.
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Antique 17th Century Italian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Walnut

A Five Volume Bible Set in Miniature Carved Olivewood Bindings Israel C. 1940
Located in New York, NY
This exquisite five-volume miniature Bible set is a remarkable and rare artifact, handcrafted in
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Vintage 1940s Israeli Religious Items

Materials

Wood, Olive, Paper

Pool Score Board. By unknown artist, circa 1960. In original condition.
Located in Barcelona, ES
vintage design. Whether you’re a collector of rare artifacts, a lover of mid-century aesthetics, or simply
Category

Vintage 1960s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Paintings

Materials

Wood

Pool Score Board.    By unknown artist, circa 1960.    In original condition.
Pool Score Board.    By unknown artist, circa 1960.    In original condition.
$745 Sale Price
50% Off
H 33.86 in W 27.56 in D 3.94 in
Ancient Greek Snake Ring Silver 4th century BC Wearable Museum Quality
Located in New York, NY
motif, and in a wearable size 8.5! This rare artifact boasts a solid silver construction adorned with
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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Greek Classical Greek Cocktail Rings

Materials

Silver

European Antique Artifact Hand Carved Wooden Foot
Located in Malibu, CA
Antique rare & ancient artifact, a foot, wearing a sandal, the bottom of the foot has been carved
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Antique Early 17th Century European Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

European Antique Artifact Hand Carved Wooden Foot
European Antique Artifact Hand Carved Wooden Foot
$1,536 Sale Price
30% Off
H 9 in W 9.5 in D 3.5 in
19th century Antique wooden Burmese Buddha statue from Burma
Located in DEVENTER, NL
19th century, is a truly remarkable and rare artifact. Crafted from high-quality wood, the statue
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Antique 19th Century Thai Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Japanese Pair Antique Lantern Garden Woodblock Prints 19c, immediately Framable
Located in South Burlington, VT
scarce as we have only seen a handful of these rare artifact survivors. Each was folded and inserted
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Antique 19th Century Japanese Edo Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Paper

Original 1958 exhibition poster for Jacqueline Lamba at the Galerie Lucy-Krohg
Located in PARIS, FR
intensity and deeply personal vision. This poster not only serves as a rare artifact of mid-century
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1950s Prints and Multiples

Materials

Lithograph, Paper, Linen

Japanese Pair Antique Kyoto Garden Woodblock Prints 19thc, immediately Frameable
Located in South Burlington, VT
scarce as we have only seen a handful of these rare artifact survivors. Each was folded and inserted
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Antique 19th Century Japanese Edo Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Paper

Japanese Pair Antique Kyoto Garden Woodblock Prints 19thc, immediately Frameable
Japanese Pair Antique Kyoto Garden Woodblock Prints 19thc, immediately Frameable
$200 Sale Price / set
32% Off
H 10.25 in W 13.75 in D 0.001 in
Doris Leslie Blau Vintage American Hooked Rug with Floral & Checkerboard Pattern
Located in New York, NY
sustainable ingenuity but also a rare artifact of American decorative history. Its slightly faded hues and
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern North and South American Rugs

Materials

Wool

Soffiato Vase by Vittorio Zecchin
By Vittorio Zecchin
Located in Kilmarnock, VA
of the artisan. In excellent condition, this piece is a rare artifact from the golden age of Murano
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Vintage 1920s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Art Glass, Blown Glass

Soffiato Vase by Vittorio Zecchin
Soffiato Vase by Vittorio Zecchin
$1,510
H 7 in W 3.5 in D 3.5 in
Lilly Fitzgerald Collectors Rainbow Moonstone 22k Yellow Gold Handmade Earrings
By Lilly Fitzgerald
Located in Dallas, TX
. She also often incorporates vintage materials and rare artifacts resurrected from prior lives to
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21st Century and Contemporary American Artist Drop Earrings

Materials

Moonstone, Rainbow Moonstone, Gold, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold

Lilly Fitzgerald Collectors Rainbow Moonstone 22k Yellow Gold Handmade Earrings
Lilly Fitzgerald Collectors Rainbow Moonstone 22k Yellow Gold Handmade Earrings
$8,350 Sale Price
34% Off
H 0.28 in W 0.62 in D 0.24 in L 1.42 in
Napoleonic Prisoner-of-War Guillotine
Located in New Orleans, LA
An incredible and extremely rare artifact of world history, this mutton bone model of a guillotine
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Antique 19th Century French Models and Miniatures

Materials

Bone

Napoleonic Prisoner-of-War Guillotine
Napoleonic Prisoner-of-War Guillotine
$39,850
H 18 in W 7.63 in D 10.25 in
Modern Blue Beni Mrirt Moroccan Rug, Tranquil Shibui Meets Tribal Enchantment
By Berber Tribes of Morocco, Beni Mrirt
Located in Dallas, TX
meditation, this hand-knotted wool modern Beni Mrirt Moroccan rug is a rare artifact that transcends the
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21st Century and Contemporary Moroccan Modern Moroccan and North African...

Materials

Wool

Doris Leslie Blau Vintage French Art Deco Aubusson Rug
Located in New York, NY
carpet is a masterwork of subtle elegance — a rare artifact that captures the nuanced transition between
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Early 20th Century French Aubusson Western European Rugs

Materials

Wool

Antique Ningxia Rug Balance&Cosmic Order Design
Located in Ferrara, IT
rare artifact but also becoming a guardian of history. It is a treasure that will not only complement
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Antique Early 19th Century Chinese Chinese and East Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Late 19th Century Antique Persian Malayer Carpet with Modern Style
Located in Dallas, TX
hushed tones of privilege and permanence—a rare artifact forged by time and the soul of a weaver. The
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Antique Late 19th Century Persian Malayer Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Doris Leslie Blau Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Rug
Located in New York, NY
modernist spirit that defined the interwar design era. A rare artifact of European decorative arts, the
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Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Western European Rugs

Materials

Wool

1920'sPersian Bakhtiari Carpet with Traditional Style
Located in Dallas, TX
. Yet this rug’s allure transcends aesthetics. It is a statement of status and scarcity, a rare artifact
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Mid-20th Century Persian Modern Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Louis XV Clock, 1750s Paris Ormolu & Patinated, Pendule à lÉléphant; by Godefroy
Located in New York, NY
, this Pendule à l’Éléphant is both an exceptional collector’s piece and a rare artifact reflecting the
Category

Antique Mid-18th Century French Louis XV Mantel Clocks

Materials

Bronze, Ormolu

New Modern Purple Beni Mrirt Berber Moroccan Rug Inspired by Gunta Stölzl
By Berber Tribes of Morocco, Gunta Stölzl, Beni Mrirt
Located in Dallas, TX
and hand. This is not ornamentation—it is expression at its purest, a rare artifact of personal and
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21st Century and Contemporary Moroccan Bauhaus Moroccan and North Africa...

Materials

Wool

1965 original exhibition poster by Max Ernst for René Crevel
By Max Ernst
Located in PARIS, FR
out of 70, is a rare artifact that embodies the exclusivity and significance of the exhibition. The
Category

1960s Prints and Multiples

Materials

Paper, Lithograph

1936 original poster by Ludwig Hohlwein for Deutsche Lufthansa - Olympic games
By Ludwig Hohlwein
Located in PARIS, FR
significant poster remains a rare artifact from this era of aviation and Olympic history, illustrating how
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1930s Prints and Multiples

Materials

Lithograph, Paper, Linen

New Modern Pink Turkish Oushak Carpet with Traditional Style
Located in Dallas, TX
, and guarded serenity—a rare artifact imbued with both social significance and transcendent grace. The
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21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Aesthetic Movement Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool

New Modern Pink Turkish Oushak Carpet with Traditional Style
New Modern Pink Turkish Oushak Carpet with Traditional Style
$1,735 Sale Price
20% Off
W 31 in L 156 in
Vintage Berber Boujad Moroccan Rug, Wabi-Sabi Meets Nomadic Charm
By Berber Tribes of Morocco, Boujad Tribe
Located in Dallas, TX
transcends function, offering its owner a chance to possess not just a rare artifact, but a story of legacy
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Late 20th Century Moroccan Bohemian Moroccan and North African Rugs

Materials

Wool

Monumental 1939 World’s Fair Heraldic Panel of Richard Neville, Earl of Warwick
By Gilbert Bayes
Located in Morristown, NJ
rare artifact from a landmark global exhibition. A museum-worthy showpiece, ideal for collectors of
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Vintage 1930s English Art Deco Wall-mounted Sculptures

Materials

Steel

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Rare Artifact For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic rare artifact available at 1stDibs. Each rare artifact for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using metal, wood and glass. If you’re shopping for a rare artifact, we have 651 options in-stock, while there are 7 modern editions to choose from as well. There are many kinds of the rare artifact you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. Each rare artifact bearing industrial, Art Deco or Art Nouveau hallmarks is very popular. Many designers have produced at least one well-made rare artifact over the years, but those crafted by Bill Reiter, Interi and Mitchell Camera Corporation are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is a Rare Artifact?

A rare artifact can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $2,238, while the lowest priced sells for $65 and the highest can go for as much as $398,500.