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Provencal Walnut Petrin (Dough Box)
Provencal Walnut Petrin (Dough Box)

Provencal Walnut Petrin (Dough Box)

Located in Dallas, TX

prefer to keep relatively quiet about! This rare artifact features wheat, harvesting motifs like a straw

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Buffets

Antique Japanese Money Chest
Antique Japanese Money Chest

Antique Japanese Money Chest

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

". The interior of the lid of this rare artifact has a further calligraphic inscription that reads

Category

Antique 19th Century Antiquities

Materials

Wood

Wes Anderson "The Darjeeling Limited" Original Prop Art, Artist Signed
Wes Anderson "The Darjeeling Limited" Original Prop Art, Artist Signed

Wes Anderson "The Darjeeling Limited" Original Prop Art, Artist Signed

Located in Brooklyn, NY

translation of the artist from Hindi to English is 'Paaliwaal"). Rare artifact from the world of Wes

Category

Early 2000s Indian Post-Modern Contemporary Art

Materials

Sheet Metal

19th Century German Biedermeier Column in Walnut, around 1820
19th Century German Biedermeier Column in Walnut, around 1820

19th Century German Biedermeier Column in Walnut, around 1820

Located in Berlin, DE

and refinement. As rare artifacts from the 19th century, these columns offer a glimpse into a bygone

Category

Antique 1820s German Biedermeier Pedestals and Columns

Materials

Walnut, Pine

Ancient Serpentine Celtic Cross
Ancient Serpentine Celtic Cross

Ancient Serpentine Celtic Cross

Located in London, GB

Celtic cross. Hand carved from Serpentine and granite rock. Its unclear how old this rare artifact maybe

Category

Antique 17th Century British Gothic Signs

Materials

Serpentine

19th century Antique wooden Burmese Buddha statue from Burma
19th century Antique wooden Burmese Buddha statue from Burma

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

Category

Antique 19th Century Thai Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

French Prisoner-of-war Bone Ship Model, HMS Victory
French Prisoner-of-war Bone Ship Model, HMS Victory

French Prisoner-of-war Bone Ship Model, HMS Victory

Located in New Orleans, LA

An incredible and extremely rare artifact of world history, this monumental model of the HMS

Category

Antique 18th Century French Historical Memorabilia

Materials

Bone, Horn

Jasper Johns 'Drawings 1970-80' 1981

Jasper Johns 'Drawings 1970-80' 1981

By Jasper Johns

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Castelli were pivotal in the development of postwar American art, and this poster stands as a rare artifact

Category

1980s Prints and Multiples

Materials

Offset

Chanel Paris / Byzance Collectors Artifact Jumper 36 FR
Chanel Paris / Byzance Collectors Artifact Jumper 36 FR

Chanel Paris / Byzance Collectors Artifact Jumper 36 FR

By Chanel

Located in Hong Kong, HK

emerges as a tactile palimpsest — a woven archive of the majestic and the raw // Collector’s Artifact.
A

Category

2010s Pullovers

Lilly Fitzgerald Dreamy Australian Boulder Opal Cast Carved 22k Statement Ring
Lilly Fitzgerald Dreamy Australian Boulder Opal Cast Carved 22k Statement Ring

Lilly Fitzgerald Dreamy Australian Boulder Opal Cast Carved 22k Statement Ring

By Lilly Fitzgerald

Located in Dallas, TX

. She also often incorporates vintage materials and rare artifacts resurrected from prior lives to

Category

2010s American Artisan Cocktail Rings

Materials

Opal, Gold, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique bronze Inkwell tittle ALL DAVIL, signed
Antique bronze Inkwell tittle ALL DAVIL, signed

Antique bronze Inkwell tittle ALL DAVIL, signed

Located in Milano, IT

collector of rare artifacts or a connoisseur of fine craftsmanship, this Antique Bronze Inkwell promises to

Category

Vintage 1920s Italian Gothic Inkwells

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Lilly Fitzgerald Handcarved Opal Sphere Diamond Gold Drop Earrings
Lilly Fitzgerald Handcarved Opal Sphere Diamond Gold Drop Earrings

Lilly Fitzgerald Handcarved Opal Sphere Diamond Gold Drop Earrings

By Lilly Fitzgerald

Located in Dallas, TX

often incorporates vintage materials and rare artifacts resurrected from prior lives to create an

Category

2010s American Artist Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Opal, White Diamond, 18k Gold, 22k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold

Napoleonic Prisoner-of-War Guillotine
Napoleonic Prisoner-of-War Guillotine

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

Category

Antique Early 19th Century French Other Historical Memorabilia

Materials

Bone

Lilly Fitzgerald Opera Length Natural Chinese Freshwater Pearl 22k Necklace
Lilly Fitzgerald Opera Length Natural Chinese Freshwater Pearl 22k Necklace

Lilly Fitzgerald Opera Length Natural Chinese Freshwater Pearl 22k Necklace

By Lilly Fitzgerald

Located in Dallas, TX

vintage materials and rare artifacts resurrected from prior lives to create an extraordinary amalgam of

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Artist Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, Natural Pearl, Oriental Pearl, Gold, 22k Gold, ...

An Authentic British-Colonial Bookcase Made From Teakwood
An Authentic British-Colonial Bookcase Made From Teakwood

An Authentic British-Colonial Bookcase Made From Teakwood

Located in Chicago, IL

exceptionally well-proportioned and blends easily with modern decor. Just add old books, rare artifacts and

Category

Antique Early 1900s Burmese British Colonial Bookcases

Materials

Teak

Vintage 18k Gold Jacket CARTIER Les Must Lighter in Box 1970s
Vintage 18k Gold Jacket CARTIER Les Must Lighter in Box 1970s

Vintage 18k Gold Jacket CARTIER Les Must Lighter in Box 1970s

By Cartier

Located in DELFT, NL

, a truly rare artifact by Cartier. The Les Must 18k Gold lighter represents the height of luxury

Category

Vintage 1970s Swiss Vanity Items

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Silver

A gold Ring set with a Roman Magical Prasium Intaglio. Jupiter Heliopolitanus.
A gold Ring set with a Roman Magical Prasium Intaglio. Jupiter Heliopolitanus.

A gold Ring set with a Roman Magical Prasium Intaglio. Jupiter Heliopolitanus.

Located in London, GB

jewel and a rare artifact of ancient religious art. The intaglio depicts Jupiter Heliopolitanus — the

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Classical Roman Signet Rings

Materials

Chrysophrase, Gold

Rare English 19th Century Scrimshaw Sailors Gaming Dice Game
Rare English 19th Century Scrimshaw Sailors Gaming Dice Game

Rare English 19th Century Scrimshaw Sailors Gaming Dice Game

Located in London, GB

artifact a rare example. Size in inches: H 1.3” x W 1.3” x D 1.3” Origin: English Period: 1890

Category

Antique 1890s British Folk Art Game Boards

Materials

Bone

Vintage Russian 14K Gold Pearl and Emerald Egg Pendant Necklace
Vintage Russian 14K Gold Pearl and Emerald Egg Pendant Necklace

Vintage Russian 14K Gold Pearl and Emerald Egg Pendant Necklace

Located in New York, NY

value. Unlike mass-produced modern jewelry, this pendant is a rare artifact, with its unique combination

Category

20th Century Russian Russian Revival Necklace Enhancers

Materials

Emerald, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Chanel Exquisite Black Ribbon Tweed Skirt 46 FR
Chanel Exquisite Black Ribbon Tweed Skirt 46 FR

Chanel Exquisite Black Ribbon Tweed Skirt 46 FR

By Chanel

Located in Hong Kong, HK

Chanel Black Ribbon Tweed Skirt ~ Rare Collectible Artifact — Boutique Value $4,630 // Size

Category

Early 2000s Ruffled Skirts

Chinese Han Dynasty Attributed Earthenware Rider and Horse
Chinese Han Dynasty Attributed Earthenware Rider and Horse

Chinese Han Dynasty Attributed Earthenware Rider and Horse

Located in Dallas, TX

recent). Similar but more rare and beautiful to Tang artifacts; this statue will command attention and

Category

Antique 15th Century and Earlier Chinese Chinese Export Ceramics

Materials

Earthenware

Sanborn Metabulator Cabinet Medical Oddity
Sanborn Metabulator Cabinet Medical Oddity

Sanborn Metabulator Cabinet Medical Oddity

Located in Astoria, NY

Model 10 Rolling Cabinet A Rare and Historically Significant Medical Artifact Dimensions: 32.5” H x

Category

20th Century American Cabinets

Materials

Metal

Sønderjysk Coffin Made In Oak With Carvings From 1760s
Sønderjysk Coffin Made In Oak With Carvings From 1760s

Sønderjysk Coffin Made In Oak With Carvings From 1760s

Located in Lejre, DK

The Sønderjysk oak coffin with carvings from around the 1760s is a rare and extraordinary artifact

Category

Antique 1760s Danish Renaissance Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Oak

Italian Renaissance Painted Pedestal
Italian Renaissance Painted Pedestal

Italian Renaissance Painted Pedestal

Located in Stamford, CT

Rare and unusual Italian Renaissance wood stand for a torchiere or perhaps a flag or banner pole

Category

Antique 16th Century Italian Renaissance Pedestals and Columns

1950s Israeli 14K Gold Mezuzah Pendant with Enamel and Original Parchment
1950s Israeli 14K Gold Mezuzah Pendant with Enamel and Original Parchment

1950s Israeli 14K Gold Mezuzah Pendant with Enamel and Original Parchment

Located in New York, NY

small circular window, revealing the original parchment (klaf) inside, making this an authentic and rare

Category

Mid-20th Century Israeli Mid-Century Modern Collectible Jewelry

Materials

Gold, Enamel

Early 17th Century Special antique stone Vishnu statue from Nepal
Early 17th Century Special antique stone Vishnu statue from Nepal

Early 17th Century Special antique stone Vishnu statue from Nepal

Located in DEVENTER, NL

rare and ancient artifacts. The craftsmanship reflects a deep reverence for Lord Vishnu, one of the

Category

Antique Early 17th Century Burmese Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Stone

Chanel New Ad Campaign Lime Green Tweed Jacket 38 FR
Chanel New Ad Campaign Lime Green Tweed Jacket 38 FR

Chanel New Ad Campaign Lime Green Tweed Jacket 38 FR

By Chanel

Located in Hong Kong, HK

rare chromatic artifact: couture distilled into light, movement, and the eternal springtime of the

Category

2010s Jackets

Chanel Aquatic Reverie Tweed Jacket with Pearl Belt
Chanel Aquatic Reverie Tweed Jacket with Pearl Belt

Chanel Aquatic Reverie Tweed Jacket with Pearl Belt

By Chanel

Located in Hong Kong, HK

Detachable Pearl Belt A rare Runway artifact from Chanel’s aquatic reverie, this stylish cropped jacket

Category

2010s Jackets

Chanel Paris / Shanghai Jewel Embellished Black Dress 40 FR
Chanel Paris / Shanghai Jewel Embellished Black Dress 40 FR

Chanel Paris / Shanghai Jewel Embellished Black Dress 40 FR

By Chanel

Located in Hong Kong, HK

CHANEL Celestial Grid Dress with Jewel Embellishment ~ A rare and covetable artifact from the

Category

2010s Casual Dresses

Chanel Iconic Anna Wintour Style Tweed Ensemble 34 FR
Chanel Iconic Anna Wintour Style Tweed Ensemble 34 FR

Chanel Iconic Anna Wintour Style Tweed Ensemble 34 FR

By Chanel

Located in Hong Kong, HK

CHANEL Beige Shimmer Tweed Suit — As Seen on Anna Wintour A rare and iconic artifact from Karl

Category

2010s Jackets

Chanel 1993 Equestrian Elegy Museum Level Tweed Jacket 38 FR
Chanel 1993 Equestrian Elegy Museum Level Tweed Jacket 38 FR

Chanel 1993 Equestrian Elegy Museum Level Tweed Jacket 38 FR

By Chanel

Located in Hong Kong, HK

~ A once-in-a-lifetime acquisition for the discerning collector, rare investment artifact bridging the

Category

2010s Jackets

Chanel 1993 Equestrian Elegy Museum Level Tweed Jacket 38 FR
Chanel 1993 Equestrian Elegy Museum Level Tweed Jacket 38 FR

Chanel 1993 Equestrian Elegy Museum Level Tweed Jacket 38 FR

By Chanel

Located in Hong Kong, HK

~ A once-in-a-lifetime acquisition for the discerning collector, rare investment artifact bridging the

Category

2010s Jackets

Chanel 1993 Equestrian Elegy Museum Level Tweed Jacket 38 FR
Chanel 1993 Equestrian Elegy Museum Level Tweed Jacket 38 FR

Chanel 1993 Equestrian Elegy Museum Level Tweed Jacket 38 FR

By Chanel

Located in Hong Kong, HK

~ A once-in-a-lifetime acquisition for the discerning collector, rare investment artifact bridging the

Category

2010s Jackets

Ancient Roman Glass & Gold Amulet, Certified
Ancient Roman Glass & Gold Amulet, Certified

Ancient Roman Glass & Gold Amulet, Certified

Located in Northampton, MA

, "Chemical analysis is consistent with glass manufactured during the Roman era." A rare, precious artifact

Category

Antique 15th Century and Earlier Italian Classical Roman Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Gold

Late Edo Nio Screen
Late Edo Nio Screen

Late Edo Nio Screen

Located in Fukuoka, JP

detail. This screen is a rare and valuable artifact from the Late Edo period. It is a stunning example

Category

Antique 19th Century Japanese Edo Paintings and Screens

Materials

Gold Leaf

19th Century Japanese Satsuma Koi Bowl
19th Century Japanese Satsuma Koi Bowl

19th Century Japanese Satsuma Koi Bowl

Located in Chicago, IL

Japanese tradition. As a rare and exceptional artifact of Meiji-era craftsmanship, this Satsuma bowl stands

Category

Antique 19th Century Japanese Meiji Ceramics

Materials

Porcelain

CHANEL 12K$ New Ad Campaign Lime Green Tweed Jacket 38 FR
CHANEL 12K$ New Ad Campaign Lime Green Tweed Jacket 38 FR

CHANEL 12K$ New Ad Campaign Lime Green Tweed Jacket 38 FR

By Chanel

Located in Hong Kong, HK

jacket, but a rare chromatic artifact: couture distilled into light, movement, and the eternal springtime

Category

2010s Jackets

1990s Modern Silver Plated French Jewelry Box by Studio K.T for Christofle
1990s Modern Silver Plated French Jewelry Box by Studio K.T for Christofle

1990s Modern Silver Plated French Jewelry Box by Studio K.T for Christofle

By Christofle, Lino Sabattini, Adam Tihany

Located in Aci Castello, IT

. The untouched nature of the piece adds to its allure, making it a rare and sought-after artifact for

Category

Late 20th Century French Modern Decorative Boxes

Materials

Silver Plate

19th Century Life-Size Terracotta Skull
19th Century Life-Size Terracotta Skull

19th Century Life-Size Terracotta Skull

Located in London, GB

century hand sculpted terracotta corpus Christi skull. This close to life size religious artifact is rare

Category

Antique Early 1900s Italian Victorian Religious Items

Materials

Terracotta

17th Century Italian 'Florence Fragment' with a Fossil Rock Coral Head & Base
17th Century Italian 'Florence Fragment' with a Fossil Rock Coral Head & Base

17th Century Italian 'Florence Fragment' with a Fossil Rock Coral Head & Base

By Interi

Located in Columbia, SC

help save the city known for its precious history, artwork, artifacts, and rare books. The volunteers

Category

Antique 17th Century Italian Baroque Mounted Objects

Materials

Coral

17th Century Italian 'Florence Fragment' with Fossil Coral on a Rock Coral Base
17th Century Italian 'Florence Fragment' with Fossil Coral on a Rock Coral Base

17th Century Italian 'Florence Fragment' with Fossil Coral on a Rock Coral Base

By Interi

Located in Columbia, SC

, artwork, artifacts, and rare books. The volunteers were called "the mud angels" because of the mud and

Category

Antique 18th Century Italian Rococo Mounted Objects

Materials

Coral

18th century Antique wooden temple fragment of a Horse head from India
18th century Antique wooden temple fragment of a Horse head from India

18th century Antique wooden temple fragment of a Horse head from India

Located in DEVENTER, NL

This extraordinary antique wooden temple fragment depicting a horse head is a rare and captivating

Category

Antique 18th Century Indian Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

19th century Antique wooden Burmese offering vessel from Burma
19th century Antique wooden Burmese offering vessel from Burma

19th century Antique wooden Burmese offering vessel from Burma

Located in DEVENTER, NL

artistic legacy of Myanmar. Whether you are an avid collector or simply appreciate cultural artifacts, this

Category

Antique 19th Century Burmese Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Original Exhibition Catalog – Setembre 1970 by Joan Miró, Sala Gaspar
Original Exhibition Catalog – Setembre 1970 by Joan Miró, Sala Gaspar

Original Exhibition Catalog – Setembre 1970 by Joan Miró, Sala Gaspar

By Joan Miró

Located in Barcelona, ES

charm. A rare and valuable artifact for collectors of Joan Miró’s work or those passionate about 20th

Category

Vintage 1970s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Books

Materials

Paper

French Prisoner-of-War Bone Ship Model, HMS Victory
French Prisoner-of-War Bone Ship Model, HMS Victory

French Prisoner-of-War Bone Ship Model, HMS Victory

Located in New Orleans, LA

ship model is a rare and poignant artifact of maritime and world history. Representing the famed HMS

Category

Antique Early 19th Century French Models and Miniatures

Materials

Bone, Natural Fiber, Glass

Jeu de Massacre, circa 1920
Jeu de Massacre, circa 1920

Jeu de Massacre, circa 1920

Located in London, GB

Early 20th century carved wood and papier mâché Jeu de Massacre This lot is a rare and original

Category

Vintage 1920s French Folk Art Carnival Art

Materials

Wood

Antique Palm Leave Manuscript book - Parabaik book from Burma
Antique Palm Leave Manuscript book - Parabaik book from Burma

Antique Palm Leave Manuscript book - Parabaik book from Burma

Located in DEVENTER, NL

Parabaik is not only a rare devotional artifact but also a valuable collector’s item, offering deep insight

Category

Antique 19th Century Burmese Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Lacquer

Early 19th Century Italian Carved Lion Figure
Early 19th Century Italian Carved Lion Figure

Early 19th Century Italian Carved Lion Figure

Located in London, GB

holes to add support. A highly decorative artifact and rare survivor in completely original untouched

Category

Antique 1820s Italian Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Gesso, Pine, Paint

19th Century Victorian Hall Bench in Red-Brown wood, England, around 1870
19th Century Victorian Hall Bench in Red-Brown wood, England, around 1870

19th Century Victorian Hall Bench in Red-Brown wood, England, around 1870

Located in Berlin, DE

timeless charm, this bench embodies the rich aesthetic values of the era—making it a rare and beautiful

Category

Antique 1870s British Victorian Benches

Materials

Hardwood

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