Robber Baron
Modern White Pink or Blue Empire State Building Table or Floor Lamp
By Studio Job (Job Smeets & Nynke Tynagel), Qeeboo
Located in Origgio (VA), IT
Inspired by the Studio Job’s “Robber Baron” bronze sculpture from 2008, this much more simplified
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Plastic
Modern Plastic Gold or Silver Empire State Table Decorative Lamp by Studio Job
By Studio Job (Job Smeets & Nynke Tynagel), Qeeboo
Located in Origgio (VA), IT
Inspired by the Studio Job’s “Robber Baron” bronze sculpture from 2008, this much more simplified
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Plastic
H 33.47 in W 9.45 in D 9.45 in
Cast Bronze Renaissance Revival Ewer of Massive Size
Located in Hudson, NY
deeply sculpted details. Done in the Renaissance revival style most associated with the robber barons of
Category
Antique 19th Century Italian Renaissance Revival Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Christie's, French and Company Magnificent French and English Furniture 11/1998
Located in valatie, NY
was active supplying American robber barons and the museums they founded with decorative arts
Category
1990s American Books
Materials
Paper
H 12 in W 9 in D 1 in
Pools by Kelly Klein 1st Edition 1992
Located in London, GB
magnificence of Hadrian's Villa; from Coney Island to the C te d'Azur; from the robber baron 1880s through the
Category
1990s Books
Materials
Paper
Pink Empire Lamp with Cable, Designed by Studio Job, Made in Italy
By Studio Job (Job Smeets & Nynke Tynagel)
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
)
Inspired by the Studio Job’s “Robber Baron” bronze sculpture from 2008, this much more simplified version
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Plastic
Blue Empire Lamp with Cable, Designed by Studio Job, Made in Italy
By Studio Job (Job Smeets & Nynke Tynagel)
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
)
Inspired by the Studio Job’s “Robber Baron” bronze sculpture from 2008, this much more simplified version
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Plastic
White Empire Lamp with Cable, Designed by Studio Job, Made in Italy
By Studio Job (Job Smeets & Nynke Tynagel)
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
)
Inspired by the Studio Job’s “Robber Baron” bronze sculpture from 2008, this much more simplified version
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Plastic
Pair Fine Louis XVI Style Gilt and Patinated Candelabra
Located in Hudson, NY
the skill of great metal craftsmen to supply the revivals of styles popularized by America's robber
Category
Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Candle Holders
Materials
Marble, Bronze
Max Kalish, “Anna”, Seated Nude Patinated Bronze Sculpture, 1934
By Max Kalish 1
Located in New York, NY
symbolic of their time as the pioneers in covered wagons, and the robber barons and the great merchant
Category
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Materials
Bronze
Antique Map of The United States of North America, 1882
Located in Langweer, NL
the so-called "Robber Barons," wealthy industrialists and financiers who amassed great wealth.
The
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Monumental Gilt and Patinated Bronze Candelabra by Beurdeley
By Maison Beurdeley
Located in London, GB
point of view. Beurdeley’s patrons included wealthy American robber-baron families, such as the
Category
Antique Late 19th Century French Baroque Floor Lamps
Materials
Marble, Bronze, Ormolu
Large George Grosz 1923 Lithograph Die Rauber German Expressionism WPA Realism
By George Grosz
Located in Surfside, FL
disparity, robber barons with piles of money etc. according to the military chaplain, who blesses the
Category
1930s American Modern Figurative Prints
Materials
Lithograph
Large George Grosz 1923 Lithograph Die Rauber German Expressionism WPA Realism
By George Grosz
Located in Surfside, FL
disparity, robber barons with piles of money etc. according to the military chaplain, who blesses the
Category
1930s American Modern Figurative Prints
Materials
Lithograph
Large George Grosz 1923 Lithograph Die Rauber German Expressionism WPA Realism
By George Grosz
Located in Surfside, FL
disparity, robber barons with piles of money etc. according to the military chaplain, who blesses the
Category
1930s American Modern Figurative Prints
Materials
Lithograph
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Johannes Hendricus Jurres, the Camp of Robber Barons Painting
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Robber Baron For Sale on 1stDibs
Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the robber baron you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Frequently made of plastic, bronze and metal, every robber baron was constructed with great care. Find 6 options for an antique or vintage robber baron now, or shop our selection of 5 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. Your living room may not be complete without a robber baron — find older editions for sale from the 19th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. A robber baron is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in modern, Art Deco and Baroque styles are sought with frequency. You’ll likely find more than one robber baron that is appealing in its simplicity, but Studio Job (Job Smeets & Nynke Tynagel), Qeeboo and Maison Beurdeley produced versions that are worth a look.
How Much is a Robber Baron?
Prices for a robber baron start at $175 and top out at $433,581 with the average selling for $1,204.
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