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Parrot + Muscular Man Naro Pinosa, "Untitled" Digital Collage, Spain, 2019
By Naro Pinosa
Located in Madrid, ES
Red parrot + muscular man digital collage print by spanish artist Naro Pinosa, made famous in
Category

2010s Spanish Outsider and Self Taught Art

Materials

Glass, Wood, Paper

Gorilla Muscular Man Naro Pinosa, "Untitled" Digital Collage, Spain, 2019
By Naro Pinosa
Located in Madrid, ES
Gorilla + Muscular man digital collage print by Spanish artist Naro Pinosa, made famous in social
Category

2010s Spanish Outsider and Self Taught Art

Materials

Glass, Wood, Paper

Brutalist Wrought Iron Console by Jean Jacques Argueyrolles, France 1990s
By Jean-Jacques Argueyrolles
Located in Chicago, IL
as his art masters. But Argueyrolles considers himself as an « autodidact » (self-made man), which
Category

1990s French Brutalist Console Tables

Materials

Metal, Bronze

Jean Jacques Argueyrolles Coffee Table
Located in Chicago, IL
Argueyrolles considers himself as an « autodidact » (self-made man), which also explains his atypical artwork
Category

Vintage 1980s French Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Brass, Bronze

Mid Century Rattan and Black Iron Chair by Dirk van Sliedregt
By Dirk Van Sliedregt
Located in Weesp, NL
made man who went from being a furniture maker to furniture designer to interior architect to teacher
Category

Vintage 1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Iron

Basquiat Man Made Sotheby's exhibition catalog 2013 (Basquiat Sotheby's S/2)
By Jean-Michel Basquiat
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Basquiat Man Made exhibition catalog 2013: Rare 2013 exhibition catalog to Sotheby's S/2 Basquiat
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Books

Materials

Paper

"Liba" Rattan Covered Natural Cane Armchair Designed by Borek Sipek for Driade
By Driade, B. Sipek
Located in Brooklyn, NY
, postmodernist, self-made man, excellent cook, admirer of the Asian culture. The life of Borek Sipek is a
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Wood, Cane, Rattan

"Old Man Still in charge", Ijah Reveman
Located in Stockholm, SE
A hanging sculpture made of iron net and threads. The sculpture is called "Old man still in charge
Category

1990s Swedish Decorative Art

Materials

Metallic Thread

"Old Man Still in charge", Ijah Reveman
"Old Man Still in charge", Ijah Reveman
H 24.41 in W 15.75 in D 5.91 in
"Acate" Brass Little Tree-like Coat Hanger Designed by Borek Sipek for Driade
By Driade, B. Sipek
Located in Brooklyn, NY
designer, reputable professor, visionary, cosmopolitan, postmodernist, self-made man, excellent cook
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Coat Racks and Stands

Materials

Brass

Gudrun Baudisch Ceramic, 1925 for Wiener Werkstatte, Man Lifting Bowl
By Gudrun Baudisch
Located in Phoenix, AZ
Wiener Werkstatte, 1925. Man holding a bowl. The ceramic work measures: 4" height x 2.25" width x 2
Category

Vintage 1920s Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Italy Cast Bronze Figurine Man Sculpture by Aron Demetz Title Ricordo
By Aron Demetz
Located in Brescia, IT
This intense bronze sculpture was made by the well known Italian artist, Aron Demetz, in 2004
Category

Early 2000s Italian Post-Modern Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Akarova Marguerite, Portrait of a Man and a Woman, Drawing on Paper
By Marguerite Acarin
Located in Leuven , BE
Belgian dancer, choreographer, and artist. This is a self-portrait of her made with paper and pencil. She
Category

20th Century Belgian Drawings

Materials

Paper

Italy Cast Bronze Man Figurine Sculpture by Aron Demetz Il grande freddo
By Aron Demetz
Located in Brescia, IT
This intense bronze sculpture was made by the well known Italian artist, Aron Demetz, in 2004
Category

Early 2000s Italian Post-Modern Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

1889 Antique Adolph Newsalt Sterling Silver Sauce Boat Georgian Creamer 97g
Located in Dayton, OH
of the word, a self-made man, and his career should be the means of encouraging the young men of this
Category

Antique 1880s Georgian Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Christina Muff, Sculptural Vase Made with Figurative Carvings
Located in Copenhagen, DK
surface that resembles man-made items that nature has reclaimed. Bio - Christina Muff, contemporary
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Danish Organic Modern Vases

Materials

Stoneware

MCM Drexel Declaration Full Size Headboard by Kipp Stewart & Stewart MacDougall
By Drexel, Kipp Stewart & Stewart MacDougall
Located in Topeka, KS
at a young age, you could call him a self-made man. His furniture designing fate was sealed at 15
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Walnut

Rare Antique Print of an Arabian Man Playing a Violin or Kamanche in Cairo, 1698
Located in Langweer, NL
Untitled print of a man from Cairo, Egypt. The man is playing an (music) instrument. This print
Category

Antique 17th Century Prints

Materials

Paper

Christina Muff, Medium Sized Vase Made from Dark Grey Stoneware
Located in Copenhagen, DK
texture and surface that resembles man-made items that nature has reclaimed. Bio - Christina Muff
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Danish Organic Modern Vases

Materials

Stoneware

Christina Muff, Danish ceramicist. Organic vessel made from raw, unglazed clay.
Located in Copenhagen, DK
and colour. The objective is to achieve texture and surface that resembles man made items that nature
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Danish Vases

Materials

Clay

Christina Muff, Sculptural One of a Kind Vase Made from Stoneware
Located in Copenhagen, DK
that resembles man-made items that nature has reclaimed. Bio - Christina Muff, contemporary
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Danish Organic Modern Vases

Materials

Stoneware

Drexel Declaration Lounge Chair & Ottoman by Kipp Stewart & Stewart MacDougall
By Kipp Stewart & Stewart MacDougall, Drexel
Located in Topeka, KS
California to live with distant relatives at a young age, you could call him a self-made man. His furniture
Category

Mid-20th Century American Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Faux Leather, Plywood

21st Century Marama Sideboard in Black Ash, Satin Brass, Marble, Made in Italy
By Hebanon Fratelli Basile, Nabi Design
Located in Nocera Superiore, Campania
the latest innovations is Nabi.0, a self-production project that marks a new brand recognised
Category

2010s Italian Sideboards

Materials

Marble, Brass

"Desenho" Silkscreen by Álvaro Siza Vieira
By Alvaro Siza
Located in Lisbon, PT
Desenho (Man Painting) - The painting shows someone who begins a drawing, looking on the paper with
Category

2010s Portuguese Modern Prints

Materials

Paper

"Desenho" Silkscreen by Álvaro Siza Vieira
"Desenho" Silkscreen by Álvaro Siza Vieira
H 18.9 in W 15.36 in D 0.04 in
Chinese Silk Skull Cap with Gilt Lacquered Box, c. 1850
Located in Chicago, IL
No self-respecting man in Qing-dynasty China would leave the house without some kind of hat. In
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Historical Memorabilia

Materials

Silk, Cane, Wood, Lacquer

Doyle Lane California Studio Pottery Mid-Century Modern Ceramic Three Bead Set
By Doyle Lane
Located in Studio City, CA
/ designs and would make for a gorgeous necklace once strung properly (Doyle's self-made necklaces often
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Ceramics

Materials

Pottery

Large Patinated Terracotta - Two Cupids Disputing A Heart After Emfalconet XIXth
By Étienne Maurice Falconet
Located in CRÉTEIL, FR
below Artist, man of letters and aesthetician, the career of the sculptor Etienne Maurice Falconet
Category

Antique 19th Century Other Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Terracotta

9ct.GOLD PRESENTATION OPEN FACED POCKET WATCH - WALTHAM TRAVELER - Dated:- 1913
By American Waltham Watch Co.
Located in York, GB
PRESENTATION WALTHAM TRAVELER OPEN FACED MAN`S POCKET WATCH ----------- 9ct. Gold Case stamped with
Category

Early 20th Century American Art Deco Sterling Silver

Materials

Gold

Shave Oak Bench by Cedric Breisacher
By Cedric Breisacher
Located in Geneve, CH
. Designer-sculptor, Cedric Breisacher has an atypical path. Self-taught man, he followed during five years
Category

2010s French Modern Benches

Materials

Oak

Shave Oak Bench by Cedric Breisacher
Shave Oak Bench by Cedric Breisacher
H 17.72 in W 15.75 in D 63 in
Shave Gueridon, Hand-Sculpted and Signed by Cedric Breisacher
By Cedric Breisacher
Located in Geneve, CH
Breisacher has an atypical path. Self-taught man, he followed during five years an Industrial class where he
Category

2010s French Modern Stools

Materials

Oak

Shave Bench, Hand-Sculpted and Signed by Cedric Breisacher
By Cedric Breisacher
Located in Geneve, CH
atypical path. Self-taught man, he followed during five years an industrial class where he has been
Category

2010s French Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Oak

Shave Bench, Hand-Sculpted and Signed by Cedric Breisacher
By Cedric Breisacher
Located in Geneve, CH
has an atypical path. Self-taught man, he followed during five years an industrial class where he has
Category

2010s French Modern Benches

Materials

Oak

Christina Muff, contemporary Danish ceramicist. Tall, organically shaped vessel
Located in Copenhagen, DK
resembles man made items that nature has reclaimed. Bio - Christina Muff, contemporary ceramicist (b. 1971
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Danish Vases

Materials

Stoneware

Dot Chair, Hand-Sculpted and Signed by Cedric Breisacher
By Cedric Breisacher
Located in Geneve, CH
dimensions and finishes. Designer-sculptor, Cedric Breisacher has an atypical path. Self-taught man, he
Category

2010s French Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Wood

Shave Console Desk, Hand-Sculpted and Signed by Cedric Breisacher
By Cedric Breisacher
Located in Geneve, CH
Cedric Breisacher Materials: Oak, Oxyde black Dimension: L 160 x l 40 x H 80 Can be made to order in
Category

2010s French Post-Modern Console Tables

Materials

Oak

Dot Chair, Hand-Sculpted and Signed by Cedric Breisacher
By Cedric Breisacher
Located in Geneve, CH
finishes. Designer-sculptor, Cedric Breisacher has an atypical path. Self-taught man, he followed during
Category

2010s French Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Oak

Minimalist Daybed, Liceu de Artes e Ofícios, Brazilian Mid-Century Modern
By Liceu de Artes e Ofícios
Located in Sao Paulo, SP
features a robust and simple wooden frame, made from native Brazilian hardwood, which is known for its
Category

Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Daybeds

Materials

Fabric, Hardwood

“Lutte pour la vie” Scarce French Bronze Sculpture by Edouard Drouot
Located in Shippensburg, PA
existential expression of a mortal man doomed to tragedy finding very real meaning in grit, self-reliance
Category

20th Century French Romantic Animal Sculptures

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Christina Muff, Danish ceramicist. Cubist stoneware sculpture.
Located in Copenhagen, DK
and colour. The objective is to achieve texture and surface that resembles man made items that nature
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Danish Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Stoneware

19th Century Portrait of Tiziano and Rembrandt Couple of Paintings Oil on Canvas
Located in Milan, IT
are to be counted among the reproductions of those famous self-portraits made by the two painters
Category

Antique 19th Century Italian Paintings

Materials

Canvas

Christina Muff, unique cubist stoneware sculpture in matte grass green glaze.
Located in Copenhagen, DK
and colour. The objective is to achieve texture and surface that resembles man made items that nature
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Danish Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Stoneware

Desert Brown Sahara Vase by Sven Wejsfelt for Gustavsberg, Sweden 1970s
By Sven Wejsfelt, Gustavsberg
Located in Grythyttan, SE
-hand man. He toured and signed plays. Also made models for serially produced goods for Gustavsbergs
Category

Vintage 1970s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vases

Materials

Ceramic, Stoneware

Jean Prouve: Objects and Furniture Design by Patricia De Muga (Book)
Located in North Yorkshire, GB
As a young man, Jean Prouvé (1901-1984) longed to become an engineer, but as his family could not
Category

20th Century Books

Materials

Paper

José Zanine Caldas Hand-Carved Coffee Table in Brazilian Hardwood
By José Zanine Caldas
Located in Waalwijk, NL
objectivism of the Modernist era. Caldas held a strong believe that man should live in harmony with nature
Category

Vintage 1970s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Hardwood

Christina Muff, Danish Contemporary Ceramicist, Unique Seedpod Vessel
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Christina Muff, Danish contemporary ceramicist (b. 1971). Unique seedpod vessel made from
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Danish Vases

Materials

Stoneware

Christina Muff, Danish contemporary ceramicist. Organic-shaped vessel
Located in Copenhagen, DK
green glaze. Made from coarse, repurposed stoneware clay. Measuring: W 19 x H 16,5 cm. In excellent
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Danish Vases

Materials

Stoneware

Christina Muff, Danish Contemporary Ceramicist, Cubist Monumental Sculpture
Located in Copenhagen, DK
surface that resembles man made items that nature has reclaimed. Bio - Christina Muff, contemporary
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Danish Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Stoneware

Christina Muff, Danish Contemporary Ceramicist, Unique Stoneware Vase
Located in Copenhagen, DK
achieve texture and surface that resembles man made items that nature has reclaimed. Bio - Christina
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Danish Vases

Materials

Ceramic

Antique Engraving of Archangel Michael and an Arab Moor Playing Instrument, 1698
Located in Langweer, NL
Untitled print of an Arab Moor man playing a stringed instrument 105: Mural in St. Marc's church
Category

Antique 1690s Religious Items

Materials

Paper

Tribal Instinct, Outsider Artist Assemblage with Skull and Various Found Objects
By Rick Farrell
Located in Chicago, IL
A found object is a natural or man-made item, or fragment of an item that is found by an artist and
Category

2010s North American Folk Art Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Metal, Wire

Christina Muff, Danish Ceramicist, Monumental Organically-Shaped Vase
Located in Copenhagen, DK
achieve texture and surface that resembles man-made items that nature has reclaimed. Bio - Christina
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Danish Vases

Materials

Ceramic

Christina Muff, Danish Contemporary Ceramicist, Unique Stoneware Vase
Located in Copenhagen, DK
and colour. The objective is to achieve texture and surface that resembles man made items that nature
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Danish Vases

Materials

Stoneware

Art Deco Green Vitascope Electric Clock
Located in Norwich, GB
pink. These clocks were manufactured in The Isle of Man. The movement is not self starting when first
Category

Vintage 1940s English Art Deco Mantel Clocks

Materials

Bakelite

Art Deco Red Vitascope Electric Clock
Located in Norwich, GB
, green and pink. These clocks were manufactured in The Isle of Man. The movement is not self starting
Category

Vintage 1940s Mantel Clocks

Materials

Acrylic

Not Disturbing, Assemblage with Old Drill and Ceramic Figurine
By Rick Farrell
Located in Chicago, IL
A found object is a natural or man-made item, or fragment of an item that is found by an artist and
Category

2010s North American Folk Art Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Metal, Wire

Dot Console Desk, Hand-Sculpted by Cedric Breisacher
By Cedric Breisacher
Located in Geneve, CH
, Cedric Breisacher has an atypical path. Self-taught man, he followed during five years an Industrial
Category

2010s French Post-Modern Console Tables

Materials

Wood

Christina Muff, Danish contemporary ceramicist. Unique hand-carved vase
Located in Copenhagen, DK
surface that resembles man made items that nature has reclaimed. Bio - Christina Muff, contemporary
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Danish Vases

Materials

Stoneware

Christina Muff, Danish contemporary ceramicist. Unique stoneware vase.
Located in Copenhagen, DK
the desired surface and colour. The objective is to achieve texture and surface that resembles man
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Danish Vases

Materials

Stoneware

Christina Muff, Danish contemporary ceramicist. Large unique stoneware sculpture
Located in Copenhagen, DK
desired surface and colour. The objective is to achieve texture and surface that resembles man made items
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Danish Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Stoneware

Christina Muff, Danish Contemporary Ceramicist, Dark Brown Unglazed Vessel
Located in Copenhagen, DK
desired surface and colour. The objective is to achieve texture and surface that resembles man made items
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Danish Vases

Materials

Stoneware

Christina Muff, Danish contemporary ceramicist. Small, unique seedpod vase
Located in Copenhagen, DK
the desired surface and colour. The objective is to achieve texture and surface that resembles man
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Danish Vases

Materials

Stoneware

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A self made man can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $2,568, while the lowest priced sells for $150 and the highest can go for as much as $238,935.
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    Many artists have made self-portraits in old age. One famous example is Rembrandt, who painted his Self-Portrait in oils in 1669 at the age of 63. Pablo Picasso also painted himself throughout his life and produced several sketches of himself in 1972, when he was 90 years old. Other examples include Italian Renaissance painter Sofonisba Anguissola, who created a self-portrait in 1620 while in her late 80s, and Peter Paul Rubens, who sketched himself sometime between 1635 and 1640, when he was in his 60s. Shop a large selection of fine art on 1stDibs.
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