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'Female Nude', by R.V. Goetz, Charcoal on Paper Drawing
'Female Nude', by R.V. Goetz, Charcoal on Paper Drawing

'Female Nude', by R.V. Goetz, Charcoal on Paper Drawing

Located in Oklahoma City, OK

. His carefully composed still lives of American Kachina Dolls and a variety of rare Western, Indian and

Category

Mid-20th Century Academic Nude Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Paper, Charcoal, Conté

Louise Nevelson Style Mirror, circa 1960
Louise Nevelson Style Mirror, circa 1960

Louise Nevelson Style Mirror, circa 1960

By Louise Nevelson

Located in Kilmarnock, VA

the burgeoning art scenes in New York, California, or the Midwest. A rare and compelling artifact

Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Wall Mirrors

Materials

Mirror, Wood, Paint

The Imperial Axis: A Late 19th Century Persian Serapi Masterpiece of Power
The Imperial Axis: A Late 19th Century Persian Serapi Masterpiece of Power

The Imperial Axis: A Late 19th Century Persian Serapi Masterpiece of Power

Located in Dallas, TX

is an extraordinary masterpiece of rare stature—an unrivaled artifact that embodies prestige through

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Persian Serapi Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

New Modern Berber Beni Mrirt Moroccan Rug with Expressionist Style
New Modern Berber Beni Mrirt Moroccan Rug with Expressionist Style

New Modern Berber Beni Mrirt Moroccan Rug with Expressionist Style

By Berber Tribes of Morocco

Located in Dallas, TX

artifact, rare and resonant, destined to command reverence in any refined interior. Abrash. Hand-knotted

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Moroccan Expressionist Moroccan and North ...

Materials

Wool

1950's Signed Les Éditions d'Art de Rambouillet Medieval Hunting Tapestry
1950's Signed Les Éditions d'Art de Rambouillet Medieval Hunting Tapestry

1950's Signed Les Éditions d'Art de Rambouillet Medieval Hunting Tapestry

Located in Dallas, TX

Rambouillet tapestry is more than a collectible—it is a cultural artifact and a rare opportunity to own a

Category

Mid-20th Century French Aesthetic Movement Western European Rugs

Materials

Wool

1920's Persian Bakhtiari Carpet with Traditional Style
1920's Persian Bakhtiari Carpet with Traditional Style

1920's Persian Bakhtiari Carpet with Traditional Style

Located in Dallas, TX

, forever preserved in thread. More than a floor covering, this antique Persian Bakhtiari rug is a rare

Category

Early 20th Century Persian Regency Revival Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Antique Crow Beaded Knife Sheath c.1870 Plains Native American Hide
Antique Crow Beaded Knife Sheath c.1870 Plains Native American Hide

Antique Crow Beaded Knife Sheath c.1870 Plains Native American Hide

By Crow

Located in Denver, CO

This exceptional antique Crow (Apsáalooke) beaded knife sheath, dating to circa 1870, is a rare and

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century American Native American Native American Objects

Materials

Hide

Haute Couture Shocking Pink and Blue Schiaparelli Kings Ribbons Bow Brooch
Haute Couture Shocking Pink and Blue Schiaparelli Kings Ribbons Bow Brooch

Haute Couture Shocking Pink and Blue Schiaparelli Kings Ribbons Bow Brooch

By Schiaparelli

Located in New York, NY

Blue Ribbon Bow Clip by Jean Schlumberger for Schiaparelli's Music Collection. Rare and extraordinary

Category

Early 20th Century French Art Deco Brooches

Antique Map of New Guinea and New Britain by P. Carteret, circa 1773
Antique Map of New Guinea and New Britain by P. Carteret, circa 1773

Antique Map of New Guinea and New Britain by P. Carteret, circa 1773

Located in Langweer, NL

Antique Map: A Chart of Captain Carteret's Discoveries at New Britain (1769) This rare and

Category

Antique Late 18th Century Maps

Materials

Paper

19th C. BALINESE ELEPHANT SCENIC-SCAPE Painting
19th C. BALINESE ELEPHANT SCENIC-SCAPE Painting

19th C. BALINESE ELEPHANT SCENIC-SCAPE Painting

Located in Hawthorne, CA

serene divinity. This painting is a rare and captivating cultural artifact, ideal for collectors of

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Thai Other Prints

Materials

Paint, Paper

The Duality of Light and Shadow: Exclusive Boucherouite Moroccan Masterpiece
The Duality of Light and Shadow: Exclusive Boucherouite Moroccan Masterpiece

The Duality of Light and Shadow: Exclusive Boucherouite Moroccan Masterpiece

By Berber Tribes of Morocco

Located in Dallas, TX

tradition. To acquire such a piece is to possess a rare cultural statement—an artifact of design ingenuity

Category

Late 20th Century Moroccan Bohemian Moroccan and North African Rugs

Materials

Wool

1950's Persian Tabriz Hunting Rug with Traditional Style
1950's Persian Tabriz Hunting Rug with Traditional Style

1950's Persian Tabriz Hunting Rug with Traditional Style

Located in Dallas, TX

than an artifact, this rare Tabriz is a statement of cultivated taste, a symbol of noble restraint and

Category

Mid-20th Century Persian Tabriz Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

The Ancestral Continuum: A Vintage Turkish Kars Masterpiece of Tribal Elegance
The Ancestral Continuum: A Vintage Turkish Kars Masterpiece of Tribal Elegance

The Ancestral Continuum: A Vintage Turkish Kars Masterpiece of Tribal Elegance

Located in Dallas, TX

collectors drawn to pieces that embody both restraint and symbolism, this exquisite work of art offers a rare

Category

Mid-20th Century Turkish Oushak Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool

1930's Germantown Southwestern-Style Kilim Saddle Blanket
1930's Germantown Southwestern-Style Kilim Saddle Blanket

1930's Germantown Southwestern-Style Kilim Saddle Blanket

Located in Dallas, TX

make it a rare and captivating artifact, reflecting a period when Southwestern style weavers were

Category

Early 20th Century American Spanish Colonial North and South American Rugs

Materials

Wool

19th Century Hand Held Cod Fishing Lines
19th Century Hand Held Cod Fishing Lines

19th Century Hand Held Cod Fishing Lines

Located in North Egremont, MA

Very rare artifacts from the once thriving cod fishing industry of North America, carved "reels

Category

Antique 19th Century American Historical Memorabilia

Materials

Lead

Ancient Holy Land Iron Age Terracotta Storage Jar with Lug Handles, c. 1200–1000
Ancient Holy Land Iron Age Terracotta Storage Jar with Lug Handles, c. 1200–1000

Ancient Holy Land Iron Age Terracotta Storage Jar with Lug Handles, c. 1200–1000

Located in Bonita Springs, FL

Condition: Minor rim chips, else intact and well-preserved This museum-quality piece offers not only a rare

Category

Antique 15th Century and Earlier Israeli Primitive Jars

Materials

Pottery

Television Multi Test Panel, Early TV Artifact, Circa Mid-20th C. As Sculpture.
Television Multi Test Panel, Early TV Artifact, Circa Mid-20th C. As Sculpture.

Television Multi Test Panel, Early TV Artifact, Circa Mid-20th C. As Sculpture.

Located in Dallas, TX

cannot guaranty electrical performance at this price. This artifact will make a superb wall hanging or

Category

Mid-20th Century American Industrial Mounted Objects

Materials

Aluminum, Steel

Eastman Cine Kodak Hand Cranked 1st 16mm Camera Model, circa 1923, as Sculpture
Eastman Cine Kodak Hand Cranked 1st 16mm Camera Model, circa 1923, as Sculpture

Eastman Cine Kodak Hand Cranked 1st 16mm Camera Model, circa 1923, as Sculpture

By Eastman Kodak

Located in Dallas, TX

counter, original Kodak graphic logo molded into the side door. A rare artifact of the early days of the

Category

Early 20th Century American Art Deco Historical Memorabilia

Materials

Aluminum

18th Century Bronze Lion Dog Censer
18th Century Bronze Lion Dog Censer

18th Century Bronze Lion Dog Censer

Located in Berwickshire, GB

feature of the hinged lid and tail aperture. It is an unusual opportunity to acquire such a rare artifact

Category

Antique 1750s Chinese Metalwork

Materials

Bronze

Cinema Camera, Circa 1960s Arriflex 16BL Complete. Rare. As Sculpture. ON SALE
Cinema Camera, Circa 1960s Arriflex 16BL Complete. Rare. As Sculpture. ON SALE

Cinema Camera, Circa 1960s Arriflex 16BL Complete. Rare. As Sculpture. ON SALE

By Arriflex Company

Located in Dallas, TX

purchase. ~Like artifacts of an ancient civilization - these rare legends of early Motion Picture and

Category

Mid-20th Century German Archaistic Mounted Objects

Edison 35mm Projecting Kinetoscope, Hand Crank Patented 1897, Built Ca. 1910 OBO
Edison 35mm Projecting Kinetoscope, Hand Crank Patented 1897, Built Ca. 1910 OBO

Edison 35mm Projecting Kinetoscope, Hand Crank Patented 1897, Built Ca. 1910 OBO

By Thomas A. Edison

Located in Dallas, US

presence of this very rare artifact. As with all of our pieces, a signed and sealed “Certificate of

Category

Antique 1890s American Art Nouveau Scientific Instruments

Materials

Metal

Eastman Cine Kodak Hand Cranked 1st 16mm Camera Model, circa 1923, as Sculpture
Eastman Cine Kodak Hand Cranked 1st 16mm Camera Model, circa 1923, as Sculpture

Eastman Cine Kodak Hand Cranked 1st 16mm Camera Model, circa 1923, as Sculpture

By Eastman Kodak

Located in Dallas, TX

footage counter, original Kodak graphic logo molded into the side door. A rare artifact of the early days

Category

Early 20th Century American Art Deco Historical Memorabilia

Materials

Aluminum

Eastman Cine Kodak Hand Cranked 1st 16mm Camera Model, Circa 1923. As Sculpture.
Eastman Cine Kodak Hand Cranked 1st 16mm Camera Model, Circa 1923. As Sculpture.

Eastman Cine Kodak Hand Cranked 1st 16mm Camera Model, Circa 1923. As Sculpture.

By Eastman Kodak

Located in Dallas, TX

counter, original Kodak graphic logo molded into the side door. A rare artifact of the early days of the

Category

Early 20th Century American Art Deco Historical Memorabilia

Materials

Aluminum

Rare Hoyt Voltammeter, Mahogany All Original, as Sculpture, circa 1920
Rare Hoyt Voltammeter, Mahogany All Original, as Sculpture, circa 1920

Rare Hoyt Voltammeter, Mahogany All Original, as Sculpture, circa 1920

Located in Dallas, TX

scales. A rare and desirable treasure. ~Like artifacts of an ancient civilization - these rare legends

Category

Early 20th Century American Art Nouveau Scientific Instruments

Materials

Chrome

German Metal Cinematographers Camera Case circa Mid-20th Century. Rare Finish.
German Metal Cinematographers Camera Case circa Mid-20th Century. Rare Finish.

German Metal Cinematographers Camera Case circa Mid-20th Century. Rare Finish.

By Arriflex Company

Located in Dallas, TX

. ~Like artifacts of an ancient civilization - these rare legends of early Motion Picture and related

Category

Mid-20th Century German Industrial Trunks and Luggage

Materials

Metal

First Macintosh Portable Computer, As New, Vintage Iconic RARE Steve Jobs Design
First Macintosh Portable Computer, As New, Vintage Iconic RARE Steve Jobs Design

First Macintosh Portable Computer, As New, Vintage Iconic RARE Steve Jobs Design

By Apple Computer, Inc.

Located in Dallas, TX

very early build serial number. Offered as a wonderful historical display artifact icon for home or

Category

Late 20th Century American Futurist Scientific Instruments

Vacuum Tube Wall Sculpture circa 1950. Rare, Bill Reiter Artist. ON SALE
Vacuum Tube Wall Sculpture circa 1950. Rare, Bill Reiter Artist. ON SALE

Vacuum Tube Wall Sculpture circa 1950. Rare, Bill Reiter Artist. ON SALE

By Varian

Located in Dallas, TX

LONDON (Featured Article on Cinema Antiques, 9/17) 
Due to the special nature of rare and artifact

Category

Mid-20th Century American Archaistic Mounted Objects

Materials

Aluminum, Wire

Rare Mitchell 35mm Antique Feature Cinema Camera Package As Sculpture. ON SALE
Rare Mitchell 35mm Antique Feature Cinema Camera Package As Sculpture. ON SALE

Rare Mitchell 35mm Antique Feature Cinema Camera Package As Sculpture. ON SALE

By Mitchell Camera Corporation

Located in Dallas, TX

refurbishment; as the buyer wishes. ~Like artifacts of an ancient civilization - these rare legends of early

Category

Mid-20th Century American Industrial Collectibles and Curiosities

Hollywood Moviola Editor Rare Huge Sculpture, Mid-Century Ex Disney Use. ON SALE
Hollywood Moviola Editor Rare Huge Sculpture, Mid-Century Ex Disney Use. ON SALE

Hollywood Moviola Editor Rare Huge Sculpture, Mid-Century Ex Disney Use. ON SALE

By Moviola 1

Located in Dallas, TX

LONDON (Featured Article on Cinema Antiques, 9/17) 
Due to the special nature of rare and artifact

Category

Mid-20th Century American Industrial Historical Memorabilia

Materials

Metal, Brass, Bronze

TV Vacuum Tube Sculpture, Circa Mid-Century, on Wood Base, Rare Tubes. ON SALE
TV Vacuum Tube Sculpture, Circa Mid-Century, on Wood Base, Rare Tubes. ON SALE

TV Vacuum Tube Sculpture, Circa Mid-Century, on Wood Base, Rare Tubes. ON SALE

By Bill Reiter

Located in Dallas, TX

artifacts of an ancient civilization - these rare legends of early Motion Picture and related production

Category

Mid-20th Century American Archaistic Mounted Objects

Materials

Wire

Arriflex Circa 1950 Model M Movie Camera W Rare 1200' Film Magazine As Sculpture
Arriflex Circa 1950 Model M Movie Camera W Rare 1200' Film Magazine As Sculpture

Arriflex Circa 1950 Model M Movie Camera W Rare 1200' Film Magazine As Sculpture

Located in Dallas, TX

, office or studio. ~Like artifacts of an ancient civilization - these rare legends of early Motion

Category

Mid-20th Century German Industrial More Furniture and Collectibles

Materials

Aluminum

Movie Camera "Movette" Rare Kit w/ Case and Orig Tripod, Circa 1918. ON SALE
Movie Camera "Movette" Rare Kit w/ Case and Orig Tripod, Circa 1918. ON SALE

Movie Camera "Movette" Rare Kit w/ Case and Orig Tripod, Circa 1918. ON SALE

By Movette Camera Company

Located in Dallas, TX

ultimate provenance. ~Like artifacts of an ancient civilization - these rare legends of early Motion

Category

Early 20th Century American Art Nouveau More Furniture and Collectibles

Auricon Cinema Newsreel Camera, Complete and Working. As Sculpture, Circa 1955.
Auricon Cinema Newsreel Camera, Complete and Working. As Sculpture, Circa 1955.

Auricon Cinema Newsreel Camera, Complete and Working. As Sculpture, Circa 1955.

Located in Dallas, TX

residential or Industrial decor venue. This Mid Century antique offers both a historical and rare artifact

Category

Mid-20th Century American Industrial More Furniture and Collectibles

Materials

Metal

Lion and Unicorn coat of arms armorial in iron
Lion and Unicorn coat of arms armorial in iron

Lion and Unicorn coat of arms armorial in iron

Located in Summerland, CA

, lending a sense of faded regality and authenticity to this antique artifact. A rare and evocative

Category

Antique Late 19th Century English Georgian Architectural Elements

Materials

Metal

19th Century Black and Gold Lacquer Export Brisé fan Original box Qing China
19th Century Black and Gold Lacquer Export Brisé fan Original box Qing China

19th Century Black and Gold Lacquer Export Brisé fan Original box Qing China

Located in Antwerpen, BE

details, reflects the cultural and artistic significance of the period, making it a rare and precious

Category

Antique 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Lacquer

Materials

Bamboo, Lacquer

Authentic Signed Royal Armor - Backplate of the Cuirassiers under Charles X
Authentic Signed Royal Armor - Backplate of the Cuirassiers under Charles X

Authentic Signed Royal Armor - Backplate of the Cuirassiers under Charles X

Located in LA FERTÉ-SOUS-JOUARRE, FR

authenticity of this armor, a rare and invaluable artifact that has endured through the centuries. Perfect for

Category

Antique 1820s French Political and Patriotic Memorabilia

Materials

Metal

SCI Laveno Art Nouveau Italian Hand Painted Ceramic Plate to Hang on the Wall
SCI Laveno Art Nouveau Italian Hand Painted Ceramic Plate to Hang on the Wall

SCI Laveno Art Nouveau Italian Hand Painted Ceramic Plate to Hang on the Wall

By S.C.I. Laveno

Located in Firenze, Toscana

. This type of artistic artifacts are rare due to the complexity of the decoration similar to a painting

Category

Antique Early 1900s Italian Art Nouveau Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

18th Century Mahogany Naval Campaign Chair
18th Century Mahogany Naval Campaign Chair

18th Century Mahogany Naval Campaign Chair

Located in New York, NY

officer's property. A rare, interesting and useful artifact.

Category

Antique 1770s English Campaign Side Chairs

Materials

Mahogany

Vintage Abadeh with Avian Motifs Masterpiece
Vintage Abadeh with Avian Motifs Masterpiece

Vintage Abadeh with Avian Motifs Masterpiece

Located in Edinburgh, GB

is a very rare and Fine artifact. Given its perfect condition, it is a great investment opportunity

Category

Vintage 1960s Persian Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Fine Armenian  Kazak  6.5 by 5 feet
Fine Armenian  Kazak  6.5 by 5 feet

Fine Armenian Kazak 6.5 by 5 feet

Located in Edinburgh, GB

-lived tradition that made an impact in the history of the Caucasian carpet weaving arts This is a rare

Category

Vintage 1960s Caucasian Rugs

Pathe Hand Crank 28MM Cinema Projector, circa 1912 with Vintage Film
Pathe Hand Crank 28MM Cinema Projector, circa 1912 with Vintage Film

Pathe Hand Crank 28MM Cinema Projector, circa 1912 with Vintage Film

Located in Dallas, TX

could be more rare than the projector. ~Like artifacts of an ancient civilization - these rare legends

Category

Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Scientific Instruments

Materials

Metal

First Macintosh Portable Computer as New Complete Designer Icon
First Macintosh Portable Computer as New Complete Designer Icon

First Macintosh Portable Computer as New Complete Designer Icon

By Apple Computer, Inc.

Located in Dallas, TX

artifacts of an ancient civilization - these rare legends of early Motion Picture and related production

Category

Late 20th Century American Futurist Scientific Instruments

High Speed Motion Picture Camera, Circa 1959 16mm. Unique As Sculpture. ON SALE
High Speed Motion Picture Camera, Circa 1959 16mm. Unique As Sculpture. ON SALE

High Speed Motion Picture Camera, Circa 1959 16mm. Unique As Sculpture. ON SALE

Located in Dallas, TX

artifacts of an ancient civilization - these rare legends of early Motion Picture and related production

Category

Mid-20th Century American More Furniture and Collectibles

Materials

Aluminum, Steel

Weston, Mil-Ammeter Test Instrument, Mounted On Stone. As Sculpture. ON SALE.
Weston, Mil-Ammeter Test Instrument, Mounted On Stone. As Sculpture. ON SALE.

Weston, Mil-Ammeter Test Instrument, Mounted On Stone. As Sculpture. ON SALE.

By Edward Weston

Located in Dallas, TX

patina. ~Like artifacts of an ancient civilization - these rare legends of early Motion Picture and

Category

Early 20th Century American Art Nouveau Scientific Instruments

Materials

Metal

Vintage Movie/ Spotlight Light Bulb Ex Studios As Sculpture Circa 1940 ON SALE
Vintage Movie/ Spotlight Light Bulb Ex Studios As Sculpture Circa 1940 ON SALE

Vintage Movie/ Spotlight Light Bulb Ex Studios As Sculpture Circa 1940 ON SALE

By Sylvania Electric

Located in Dallas, TX

LONDON (Featured Article on Cinema Antiques, 9/17) 
Due to the special nature of rare and artifact

Category

Mid-20th Century American Industrial Mounted Objects

Materials

Stone, Copper, Wire

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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.

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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.