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Chanel Vintage Pink Caviar Timeless Wallet On Chain WOC
By Chanel
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
crossover flap. This opens to a beige fabric and leather interior with card slots, patch pockets, and a
Category

Early 2000s Unknown Clutches

Chanel Ballerina Ballet 39 CC Monogram Slip On Flats CC-0916N-0004
By Chanel
Located in Downey, CA
uppers with embroidered CC logo and grosgrain fabric trim set these adorable flats apart from the rest
Category

2010s Italian Shoes

Chanel Chainlink Slip on Charm 40 Slide Mules With Gold CC CC-0803N-0011
By Chanel
Located in Downey, CA
any fashionista. Luxurious smooth lambskin uppers with CC charm logo and grosgrain fabric trim set
Category

2010s Italian Shoes

Lindbergh, Charles a., "We", 1927, First Edition, with the Dj & Signed
Located in Hillsborough, NJ
foot of spine fine, minor rubbing to upper edge of cloth of front cover with some minor loss, otherwise
Category

Vintage 1920s American Books

Materials

Fabric

Cartier-Bresson, Henri. Dessins 1973 - 1981, First Edition, Presentation Copy
Located in Hillsborough, NJ
: Edges of covers slightly sunned, internally clean and bright, slight rubbing to hinges, overall a VERY
Category

Vintage 1980s French Books

Materials

Fabric

Madman's Drum, A Novel in Woodcuts by Lynd Ward, Second Printing, 1930
Located in Hillsborough, NJ
: Internally clean and bright, hinges fine, head and foot of spine fine, VERY GOOD+, rubbing to head and foot
Category

Vintage 1930s North American Books

Materials

Fabric

Swedish empire revival mahogany 3 piece lounge suite
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
to a high quality and complete in original fabric.  Shaped backs with applied ormolu mounts to the
Category

Early 20th Century Swedish Empire Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Mahogany

'Robert Frost', Memoirs of the Notorious Stephen Burroughs, Signed by FROST
Located in Hillsborough, NJ
boards. Condition: Minor rubbing to head and foot of spine as well as back corners, inner and outer
Category

Vintage 1920s American Books

Materials

Fabric

Poe, Edgar Allan, the Murders in the Rue Morgue, First Photoplay Edition, 1932
Located in Hillsborough, NJ
handling the DJ is bright and sharp with the faintest of rubbing to the corners. Completely unsophisticated
Category

Vintage 1930s American Books

Materials

Fabric

Vintage Hollywood Regency Black Lacquer Armchairs With Velvet Cheetah Print
Located in Morristown, NJ
a blue braided trim, raised on thin cabriole legs. Note: See Fret Fabrics Felix for similar fabric
Category

Late 20th Century American Hollywood Regency Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Upholstery, Velvet, Wood, Lacquer

1970s Vintage GUCCI Micro GG Jacquard Leather Shoulder Bag Navy
By Gucci
Located in Bangkok, TH
in navy featuring gold and silver toned hardware. Front snap flap closure opens to a fabric interior
Category

1970s Italian Shoulder Bags

Thom Browne Trigger Reef Fish Black Caviar Leather Tote Bag
By Thom Browne
Located in Jakarta, Daerah Khusus Ibukota Jakarta
Thom Browne Trigger Reef Fish Tote Bag. Overall in great condition. Light scuffs and rubbing due to
Category

2010s Tote Bags

Early 19th Century English Large Oil Painting Figures in Woodland Landscape
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
collection, England condition: some frame rubbing to the surface around the edges but overall very good and
Category

Early 19th Century English School Figurative Paintings

Materials

Oil

Vintage CHANEL Jelly Tote Bag with Pouch Neutral Gray PM
By Chanel
Located in Bangkok, TH
Thai CHANEL translucent tote is crafted of silicone in neutral featuring a fabric zippered pouch in
Category

1990s French Tote Bags

Chanel Espadrille 38 Wool Cap Toe CC Sandals CC-0502N-0134
By Chanel
Located in Downey, CA
soles have rubbing and soiling from normal use. The fabric uppers are clean with some light pilling
Category

2010s Spanish Shoes

1960s Red Boucle Wool Tweed and Lion Button Jacket
Located in London, GB
fresh, well-preserved vintage condition with no rubbing on the buttons or chains. There is no give to
Category

1970s French Blazers

French Pop Art Heavy Bronze Sculpture Chess Game Gambit Arman Accumulation
By Arman
Located in Surfside, FL
called "cachets." These stamps on paper and fabric proved a success and provided an important change of
Category

Early 2000s Abstract Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Regnier, Bettanier, Morlon, French Color Lithographs With Period Gold Leaf Frame
Located in Prato, Tuscany
first rubbing it on a cheek, hair, or fabric. After that, the gold leaf should be laid very gently on
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century French Napoleon III Picture Frames

Materials

Wood, Paper

Chanel High Top Zip 36 Tweed CC Mother of Pearl Sneakers CC-0502N-0147
By Chanel
Located in Downey, CA
Sneakers are a must! Coated fabric uppers, silvertone zippers, pearl with "CC", stitched "CC" on both sides
Category

2010s Spanish Shoes

Antique 19th Century Pair of French Patinated Beechwood Arm Chairs
Located in Shippensburg, PA
captured under years of waxing and rubbing to create a nuanced surface. Both need to be reupholstered to be
Category

Antique 19th Century French Louis XV Armchairs

Materials

Upholstery, Beech

Chanel Ballet 38 Tweed And Leather Cap Toe CC Flats CC-0525N-0209
By Chanel
Located in Downey, CA
sole shows wear from normal use. The uppers show rubbing and scuffing to the toes. The fabric trim
Category

2010s Italian Shoes

Monograph: Working (Hand signed and inscribed twice by Ursula von Rydingsvard)
By Ursula von Rydingsvard
Located in New York, NY
, which she painstakingly cuts and assembles before finally rubbing a graphite patina into the work’s
Category

2010s Abstract More Art

Materials

Paper, Ink, Mixed Media, Lithograph, Offset

CHANEL Seafoam / Silver CC Caviar Medium Leather Shopping Tote / Shoulder Bag
By Chanel
Located in Sanford, FL
are all lined in a beige grosgrain fabric. One of the compartments opens using a zipper with a long
Category

2010s Italian Shoulder Bags

Gucci Messenger Bag Canvas Medium Brown Soft GG Supreme Satchel
By Gucci
Located in Downey, CA
Messenger Bag makes a perfect everyday bag. It features durable GG fabric canvas with single zip closure
Category

2010s Italian Shoulder Bags

Antique Derby Porcelain Figurine of William Shakespeare Model No. 305
By Derby
Located in Philadelphia, PA
, into thin air: And like the baseless fabric of this vision, The cloud-capp'd tow'rs, the gorgeous
Category

Antique Early 19th Century Regency Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Porcelain

Violin Concerto Hand Signed Mixed media Arman Assemblage Collage New Years Card
By Arman
Located in Surfside, FL
and fabric proved a success and provided an important change of course for the young artist's career
Category

Early 2000s Abstract Mixed Media

Materials

Metal

LOUIS VUITTON Limited Edition Blanc Monogram Sabbia Besace Bag
By Louis Vuitton
Located in New York, NY
bags are made from cotton based jacquard fabric that underwent a subtle coloration process to achieve a
Category

2010s Unknown Shoulder Bags

Pair of B&B Italia Maxalto Imprimatur Antonio Citterio Armchairs
By Antonio Citterio, B&B Italia
Located in GB
rubbing. To further improve performance, some of our fabrics are subjected to finishing treatments, such
Category

2010s Italian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Chrome, Nickel

Fantasy, Japanese, limited edition lithograph, black, white, red, signed, titled
By Toko Shinoda
Located in Santa Fe, NM
. Although Shinoda has used many materials (fabric, stainless steel, ceramics, cement), brush and ink remain
Category

1990s Contemporary Abstract Prints

Materials

Lithograph

Violent Violin Concerto Hand Signed Lithograph Silkscreen
By Arman
Located in Surfside, FL
called "cachets." These stamps on paper and fabric proved a success and provided an important change of
Category

1970s Abstract Abstract Prints

Materials

Lithograph

Violent Violin Concerto Hand Signed Lithograph Silkscreen
By Arman
Located in Surfside, FL
called "cachets." These stamps on paper and fabric proved a success and provided an important change of
Category

1970s Abstract Abstract Prints

Materials

Lithograph

Le masque à gaz, Gas Mask Hand Signed Lithograph Silkscreen
By Arman
Located in Surfside, FL
and fabric proved a success and provided an important change of course for the young artist's career
Category

1970s Abstract Abstract Prints

Materials

Lithograph

Dentro Nest of Three Tables Set
Located in Fermo, FM
and gives an almost textile feel. It almost seems like you are touching a fabric beneath your fingers
Category

2010s Italian Minimalist Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Sheet Metal

Dentro Nest of Three Tables Set
Dentro Nest of Three Tables Set
H 14.18 in W 21.66 in D 38.98 in
"Krishna Steals the Gopis Clothes, " Abstract Landscape, Signed
By Carol Summers
Located in Milwaukee, WI
between 20 and 50 prints in number. Most importantly, Summers employed his rubbing technique for the
Category

1980s Landscape Prints

Materials

Woodcut

"Zarathustra, " Abstract Volcano Woodcut signed by Carol Summers
By Carol Summers
Located in Milwaukee, WI
between 20 and 50 prints in number. Most importantly, Summers employed his rubbing technique for the
Category

Early 2000s Landscape Prints

Materials

Woodcut

"Acquacaliente, " Colorful Landscape Silkscreen signed by Carol Summers
By Carol Summers
Located in Milwaukee, WI
, Summers employed his rubbing technique for the first time in the creation of Fantastic Garden in late 1957
Category

1970s Abstract Landscape Prints

Materials

Ink, Screen

Set of Wooden Indoor or Ships Deck Curling Stones
Located in Oxfordshire, GB
floor a fabric similar to oilcloth, but somewhat lighter, and having a smooth face. The fabric known as
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Games

Materials

Wood

Tableau, Japanese, limited edition lithograph, black, white, red, signed, number
By Toko Shinoda
Located in Santa Fe, NM
. Although Shinoda has used many materials (fabric, stainless steel, ceramics, cement), brush and ink remain
Category

1990s Contemporary Abstract Prints

Materials

Lithograph

19th Century Hindu Nandi Temple Guardian, Architectural Ornament
Located in Forney, TX
. Loss to one ear, age related checking and separation to carvings, fabric to hind quarters is released
Category

Antique 19th Century Indian Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Gesso, Wood, Paint

"Farewell, " Sunset Landscape Woodcut by Carol Summers
By Carol Summers
Located in Milwaukee, WI
between 20 and 50 prints in number. Most importantly, Summers employed his rubbing technique for the
Category

1990s Landscape Prints

Materials

Woodcut

"Arroyo, " Woodcut and Monotype Landscape signed by Carol Summers
By Carol Summers
Located in Milwaukee, WI
importantly, Summers employed his rubbing technique for the first time in the creation of Fantastic Garden in
Category

1980s Contemporary Abstract Prints

Materials

Monotype, Woodcut

'Narcissus Braziliana' original woodcut & monotype signed by Carol Summers
By Carol Summers
Located in Milwaukee, WI
employed his rubbing technique for the first time in the creation of Fantastic Garden in late 1957. Dark
Category

Early 2000s Contemporary Landscape Prints

Materials

Monotype, Woodcut

"Pura Vida" original color woodcut print signed by Carol Summers
By Carol Summers
Located in Milwaukee, WI
prints in number. Most importantly, Summers employed his rubbing technique for the first time in the
Category

1980s Contemporary Abstract Prints

Materials

Woodcut

"Ravanna's Palace Burning, " Woodcut Landscape signed by Carol Summers
By Carol Summers
Located in Milwaukee, WI
prints in number. Most importantly, Summers employed his rubbing technique for the first time in the
Category

1980s Contemporary Landscape Prints

Materials

Woodcut

"Sierra Madre, " Original Color Woodblock Nude signed by Carol Summers
By Carol Summers
Located in Milwaukee, WI
prints in number. Most importantly, Summers employed his rubbing technique for the first time in the
Category

1970s Abstract Expressionist Figurative Prints

Materials

Woodcut

"Diocletian's Retreat, " Woodcut and Monotype signed by Carol Summers
By Carol Summers
Located in Milwaukee, WI
were now between 20 and 50 prints in number. Most importantly, Summers employed his rubbing technique
Category

1990s Contemporary Landscape Prints

Materials

Monotype, Woodcut

"Little Wolf's Last Camp, " Colored Woodblock A/P signed by Carol Summers
By Carol Summers
Located in Milwaukee, WI
were now between 20 and 50 prints in number. Most importantly, Summers employed his rubbing technique
Category

1970s Contemporary Landscape Prints

Materials

Woodcut

"India, " Abstract Woodcut and Monotype signed by Carol Summers
By Carol Summers
Located in Milwaukee, WI
prints in number. Most importantly, Summers employed his rubbing technique for the first time in the
Category

1990s Contemporary Abstract Prints

Materials

Monotype, Woodcut

"Jungle, " Color Lithograph Landscape signed by Carol Summers
By Carol Summers
Located in Milwaukee, WI
between 20 and 50 prints in number. Most importantly, Summers employed his rubbing technique for the first
Category

1960s Contemporary Landscape Prints

Materials

Lithograph

"Paricutin (Volcano in Michoacan, Mexico)" Woodcut & Monotype signed by Summers
By Carol Summers
Located in Milwaukee, WI
prints in number. Most importantly, Summers employed his rubbing technique for the first time in the
Category

Early 2000s Contemporary Landscape Prints

Materials

Monotype, Woodcut

"Vesuvio, " Abstract Poster signed by Carol Summers
By Carol Summers
Located in Milwaukee, WI
between 20 and 50 prints in number. Most importantly, Summers employed his rubbing technique for the
Category

1980s Neo-Expressionist Prints and Multiples

Materials

Color

"Arroyo, " Original Woodcut and Monotype signed by Carol Summers
By Carol Summers
Located in Milwaukee, WI
between 20 and 50 prints in number. Most importantly, Summers employed his rubbing technique for the
Category

1980s Abstract Expressionist Landscape Prints

Materials

Monotype, Woodcut

"Palepai, " Original Woodcut Abstract Landscape Elephants signed by Carol Summers
By Carol Summers
Located in Milwaukee, WI
between 20 and 50 prints in number. Most importantly, Summers employed his rubbing technique for the
Category

Early 2000s Abstract Expressionist Animal Prints

Materials

Woodcut

"Red, Yellow, Blue & Green, " Color Woodcut & Monotype signed by Carol Summers
By Carol Summers
Located in Milwaukee, WI
between 20 and 50 prints in number. Most importantly, Summers employed his rubbing technique for the
Category

2010s Landscape Prints

Materials

Monotype, Woodcut

"Incredible String Band, " Original Color Woodcut, Serigraph, & Monotype
By Carol Summers
Located in Milwaukee, WI
rubbing technique for the first time in the creation of Fantastic Garden in late 1957. Dark Vision of
Category

1970s Interior Prints

Materials

Monoprint, Monotype, Screen, Woodcut

"Bon Apetit, " Original Black and White Woodcut by Carol Summers
By Carol Summers
Located in Milwaukee, WI
rubbing technique for the first time in the creation of Fantastic Garden in late 1957. Dark Vision of
Category

1960s Still-life Prints

Materials

Woodcut

"The End, " Original Woodcut & Silkscreen signed by Carol Summers
By Carol Summers
Located in Milwaukee, WI
rubbing technique for the first time in the creation of Fantastic Garden in late 1957. Dark Vision of
Category

1960s Prints and Multiples

Materials

Screen, Woodcut

"Casa Marquez" original woodcut print signed by Carol Summers
By Carol Summers
Located in Milwaukee, WI
between 20 and 50 prints in number. Most importantly, Summers employed his rubbing technique for the first
Category

1980s Contemporary More Prints

Materials

Woodcut

Louis Vuitton Josephine Monogram 12lr0503 Khaki Mini Lin Canvas Shoulder Bag
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Forest Hills, NY
rubbing on fabric, moderate rubbing on leather piping Hardware: light scratches This item does not come
Category

20th Century French Shoulder Bags

Chanel Wallet on Chain (Ultra Rare) Quilted 8cr0417 Black Leather Cross Body Bag
By Chanel
Located in Forest Hills, NY
. Fabric lining is in excellent condition. Corners and edges show little to no rubbing. Hardware shows
Category

20th Century Italian Crossbody Bags and Messenger Bags

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