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Secretary Birds

Faience Pitcher and Bowl Hand Painted, Secretary Bird
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Faience Pitcher and Bowl Hand Painted, Secretary Bird This attractive and colourful pair are both
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Vintage 1960s Art Deco Decorative Bowls

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Ceramic

Antique Print of Pelicans and Secretary Birds, 1835
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique print titled 'Pelicans - Secretary Bird'. Old print of Pelicans and Secretary Birds. This
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Antique 19th Century Prints

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Paper

French Gilt Brass Bouillotte Library Ceiling Light
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
lamp, the lamp has 3 brass sconces, we can see the 3 secretary birds set on the oil reservoirs The lamp
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Antique 19th Century Regency Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

French Painted Toleware and Brass Desk Lamp A lovely piece
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
lamp has a single brass sconce and opposite we can see the secretary bird both set on the oil reservoir
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Antique 19th Century Empire Table Lamps

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Brass

Elegant Avian Diversity: Illustrations from Buffon's Ornithology, c.1780
Located in Langweer, NL
into reed habitats. 3. Le Secretaire (The Secretary Bird) – A distinctive African raptor with crane
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Antique Late 18th Century French Prints

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Paper

Elegant Avian Diversity: Illustrations from Buffon's Ornithology, c.1780
Elegant Avian Diversity: Illustrations from Buffon's Ornithology, c.1780
$602 Sale Price / set
20% Off
H 9.85 in W 6.7 in D 0 in
Birds of Prey Print: Eagles, Falcons, Owls & Vultures – Antique 1867
Located in Langweer, NL
. Secretary bird (Sagittarius serpentarius) 12. Little owl (Athene noctua) 13. Scops owl (Otus scops) 14
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Antique 1860s German Prints

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Paper

Vintage Chinoiserie Butterfly & Bird Custom Painted Tall Secretary Desk & Chair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Chinoiserie Butterfly & Bird Custom Painted 2 Piece Tall Secretary Desk & Chair. Item
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Regency Desks and Writing Tables

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Cane, Wood

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Antique Austrian Biedermeier Secretary, Bird's Eye Maple
Located in New Orleans, LA
Antique Austrian Biedermeier secretary, bird's eye maple.
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Antique Early 19th Century Secretaires

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Birdseye Maple

American Carved Faux Bamboo Secretary Desk
Located in Seattle, WA
Fantastic late 19th century bird's eye maple secretary desk with faux bamboo details and lift top
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Antique 19th Century American Desks

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Wood, Leather

Sterling Silver Model Secretary Bird African Bird 1988 Tim Nicklin
By Tim Nicklin
Located in London, GB
An impressive sterling silver model of an African Secretary Bird by Kenyan Sculptor Tim Nicklin
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20th Century English Animal Sculptures

Materials

Sterling Silver

Rembrandt Bugatti "Serpentaire mâle, une aile deployée" Bronze Sculpture
By Rembrandt Bugatti
Located in New York, NY
Rembrandt’s Bugatti’s “Serpentaire mâle, une aile deployée” also known as "Male Secretary Bird, One
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Early 20th Century Animal Sculptures

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Bronze

French Bird's-Eye Maple and Ebony Secretary
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
An adorable Louis Philippe drop front secretary! Bird's-eye maple wood with ebony detailing all
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Antique 19th Century French Louis Philippe Desks

French Bird's-Eye Maple and Ebony Secretary
French Bird's-Eye Maple and Ebony Secretary
H 55.25 in W 28.75 in D 17.63 in
1910 Venetian Painted Secretary, Flowers and Birds
Located in Tarrytown, NY
1910 Venetian painted secretary. Painted flowers and birds. Drawers open. Paint loss throughout
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Vintage 1910s Secretaires

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Wood

Gilbert Rohde for Herman Miller Cabinet Secretary Desk in Bird’s-Eye Maple, 1940
By Gilbert Rohde
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A rare and highly collectible cabinet secretary desk designed by Gilbert Rohde for Herman Miller, c
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Mid-20th Century American Art Deco Desks

Materials

Birdseye Maple

American Mahogany and Stenciled Secretary with Bookcase. NY Circa 1825
Located in Charleston, SC
American mahogany stenciled and painted foliage secretary bookcase with fitted inlaid birds eye
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Antique 19th Century American American Empire Secretaires

French 19th Century Louis Philippe Style Commode Desk
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
when the top drawer front is opened to reveal the secretary work space, finished in bird’s eye maple. A
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Antique 19th Century French Louis Philippe Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Marble, Brass

Scandinavian 19th Century Satinwood Commode Desk
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
drawer front is opened to reveal the secretary work space, finished in bird’s eye maple. A pair of small
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Antique 19th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Desks

Materials

Metal

English 19th Century Campaign Chest with Fitted Drawer
Located in Montreal, QC
wonderfully complete and well- appointed secretary drawer with birds-eye maple veneers, a secret drawer for
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Antique 19th Century British Campaign Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

Traditional Birds Eye Maple Secretary Desk
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Exceptional antique secretary desk with birds eye maple through out the desk. Features ample
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Early 20th Century American American Craftsman Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Birdseye Maple

19th Century Biedermeier Secretary Walnut
Located in Darmstadt, DE
. The interior of the secretary is made of bird’s-eyes maple. In very good restored condition. Measure
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Antique Mid-19th Century German Biedermeier Secretaires

Materials

Pine, Walnut

19th Century Biedermeier Secretary Walnut
19th Century Biedermeier Secretary Walnut
H 59.85 in W 38.59 in D 17.72 in
French 19th Century Louis Philippe Commode Secretary
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
secretary work space in Bird’s Eye Maple, you can see inside and out that this piece is one-of-a-kind. Press
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Antique 19th Century French Louis Philippe Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Mahogany

American Art Deco Black Lacquer and Birds Eye Secretary Desk
Located in Coral Gables, FL
This spectacular American art deco secretary dates from the 1930’s. High gloss black lacquer
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Vintage 1930s American Desks

Materials

Wood

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1920's French Empire Single Light Swan Sconces
Located in New York, NY
Pair of circa 1920’s French empire style one light sconces with Swan’s head
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Vintage 1920s French Empire Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Bronze

1920's French Empire Single Light Swan Sconces
1920's French Empire Single Light Swan Sconces
$2,800 / set
H 9 in W 2.5 in D 4 in
Forsyth Zebra Hide Pouf Ottoman, Made To Order
Located in SAINT LOUIS, MO
Our zebra pouf ottomans are handcrafted from our beautiful Forsyth zebra hides. The most beautiful zebra hides are selected, handcut, handstitched, and hand stuffed. Each step is met...
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2010s American Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Zebra Hide

Lion's Head Door Knocker in Solid Bronze
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Solid Bronze, Round Frame Lion's Head Door Knocker, 4" Height
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21st Century and Contemporary Doors and Gates

Materials

Bronze

Lion's Head Door Knocker in Solid Bronze
Lion's Head Door Knocker in Solid Bronze
$195 / set
H 4 in W 3 in D 1 in
1940s detailed intarsia walnut swedish cabinet by erik mattson
By Erik Mattsson 1, Mjölby Intarsia
Located in Berkeley, CA
Origin: Sweden Designer: Erik Mattson Manufacturer: Mjölby Intarsia Era: 1940s Materials: Walnut Measurements: 43.5″ wide x 17″ deep x 49.25″ tall Condition: In excellent original c...
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

Materials

Walnut

Vintage French Wrought Iron Chandelier
Located in New York, NY
Vintage circa 1950's French nine-light wrought iron chandelier. Measurements: Diameter: 24" Current Drop: 30"
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Vintage 1950s French Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Wrought Iron

Antique Architectural Wood Pedestal Plinth, 2 Available
Located in Sheffield, MA
The very rustic antique wooden column plinth, pedestal or base in the classical style can be used as side table, end table or pedestal for either indoor or outdoor use -- casual, Cla...
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Antique Late 19th Century American Neoclassical Revival Architectural El...

Materials

Wood

Organic Modern Floor Lamp Natural Wood Handmade Ivory Fluted Shade
By Isabel Moncada
Located in San Antonio, TX
PATA DE ELEFANTE (LARGE) floor lamp was designed for the Atomic collection by Mexican artist Isabel Moncada. Named Pata de Elefante –Elephant‘s Foot– for the prominent shape at its ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Mexican Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Textile, Wood, Linen, Fiberglass

Jacques Adnet and Guidette Carbonell Ceramic and Iron Coffee or Side Table
By Jacques Adnet, Guidette Carbonell
Located in Chicago, IL
Jacques Adnet and Guidette Carbonell coffee table or side table. Use as a side table or the perfect small coffee table. Hand wrought iron base with six inset glazed ceramic tiles wit...
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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

Materials

Wrought Iron

Indoor/Outdoor Hanging Pendant Light Made from Vintage 1950s Japanese Parasol
By Tennant New York
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Introducing the Ligurian Summer Collection, a sophisticated family of handmade fixtures in natural sea shell, coiled leather, marble, and bamboo, inspired by the faded splendor of th...
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2010s American Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

NY CITY LIGHTS #17, Painting, Oil on Canvas
Located in Yardley, PA
New York. City Lights. :: Painting :: Contemporary :: This piece comes with an official certificate of authenticity signed by the artist :: Ready to Hang: Yes :: Signed: Yes :: Sign...
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2010s Contemporary Paintings

Materials

Oil

Set of 8 Antique Country French Dining Chairs includes 2 Armchairs
Located in Dallas, TX
Set of 8 Antique Country French dining chairs includes 2 Armchairs are the perfect choice to add a casual yet sophisticated provincial charm to your dining experience! The exquisite ...
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Early 20th Century French French Provincial Dining Room Chairs

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Faux Leather, Fruitwood

Napoleon III Antique French Mirror
Located in Austin, TX
Mirror from France in the Napoleon III style. This piece is made of finely cast bronze ormolu with intricate décor throughout. The frame features stylized acanthus leaves, “godrons”,...
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Antique 1880s French Napoleon III Wall Mirrors

Materials

Ormolu

Napoleon III Antique French Mirror
Napoleon III Antique French Mirror
$3,450
H 43.25 in W 26 in D 2 in
Pair of Vintage Painted Sconces
Located in New York, NY
Pair of circa 1950's American painted wood sconces with hurricanes. Measurements: Height: 17" Width: 5.5" Depth: 5"
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Vintage 1950s American Wall Lights and Sconces

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Wood

Pair of Vintage Painted Sconces
Pair of Vintage Painted Sconces
$3,200 / set
H 17 in W 5.5 in D 5 in
Fine French Empire Neoclassical Gilt Bronze Red Glass Crystal Baltic Chandelier
Located in Roslyn, NY
A fine French Empire / neoclassical style gilt bronze and red glass centerpiece with crystal drop Baltic chandelier having four swan arms rewired and accompanied by Cain canopy and m...
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20th Century French Empire Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Bronze

French Antique Leather Bound Books
Located in Austin, TX
French antique books with Moroccan leather black spine, gold leaf imprinted title and blue and black covers. A large selection available, also in red, black and green, priced per boo...
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Antique 19th Century French Napoleon III Books

Materials

Leather, Paper

French Antique Leather Bound  Books
French Antique Leather Bound  Books
$68 / item
H 6.5 in W 9.5 in D 2 in
First French Empire Style Chandelier, Six Lights
Located in Miami, FL
Elegant and heavy first French Empire style chandelier in Bronze made in France in the 1940. Takes six lights 60 watts max per bulb. Original patina, good vintage condition.
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Mid-20th Century French Empire Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Bronze

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Secretary Birds For Sale on 1stDibs

An assortment of secretary birds is available at 1stDibs. The range of distinct secretary birds — often made from wood, metal and paper — can elevate any home. There are all kinds of secretary birds available, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. There are many kinds of secretary birds to choose from, but at 1stDibs, louis xv, Georgian and Regency secretary birds are of considerable interest. There have been many well-made secretary birds over the years, but those made by Chamberlains Worcester and Christofle are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much are Secretary Birds?

Prices for secretary birds start at $99 and top out at $58,600 with the average selling for $8,500.