$2,137Sale Price|25% Off
H 30 in W 24 in D 0.75 in
Mid Century Fauvist Portrait of a Man
By Sydney Helfman
Located in Soquel, CA
Striking and colorful mid century Fauvist portrait of a man by Sydney Helfman (American, 1926-2010
Linen, Oil, Stretcher Bars
$2,280Sale Price|20% Off
H 30 in W 24 in D 0.75 in
Mid Century Fauvist Portrait of Red Headed Woman
By Sydney Helfman
Located in Soquel, CA
red hair by Sydney Helfman (American, 1926-2010). Authenticated by model (Christine Klopfer wife of
Linen, Oil, Stretcher Bars
Sold
H 40.25 in W 33.75 in D 1.5 in
Mid Century Fauvist Self Portrait in Blue and Yellow
By Sydney Helfman
Located in Soquel, CA
Striking Fauvist portrait of a blue man with yellow jacket by Sydney Helfman (American, 1926-2010
Oil, Linen
Sold|$2,113
H 20.1 in W 12.2 in D 4.8 in
Rare Amsterdam School Geometrical Design Oak & Coromandel & Glass Wall Clock
Located in Lisse, NL
Early 20th century, great condition Dutch Arts & Crafts wall clock with original beveled and convex glass windows. Over the years we have sold a few dozen Arts & Crafts table clocks...
Brass
Solid Walnut Dovetail Record Crate
By Blake Tovin, Matt Richmond
Located in Nyack, NY
As avid record collectors we all have albums we want close at hand. Whether storing new finds or favorite titles that are in heavy rotation, our dovetail record crate is the perfect ...
Brass
Large French Mirror with Stitched Leather
Located in Chicago, IL
1950s French stitched leather mirror in original condition. Mirror has some bowing due to age. Can be hung vertically or horizontally, hooks installed for both on back.
Leather
$70 / item
H 23.5 in W 23.5 in D 1 in
Natural Parota Brutalist Sculptural Collage Artwork, Mural from Upcycled Wood
By Peter Glassford
Located in San Antonio, TX
These NATURAL PAROTA collage tiles are composed randomly from recycled wood remnants and when installed bathe any space with a warm feeling and texture which is meditative, sanded to...
Wood
Superb, Unique "Father Time" Art Deco Clock, Wood Inlay
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Extremely fine, made in America, Germany or France, this "Father Time" electric wall clock is a masterpiece of wood and brass inlay. Using a series of hardwoods such as burled walnut...
Brass
$3,500
H 32 in W 71 in D 27.5 in
Waterfall Lacquered Vintage Console Table with Scrolling Accents and Dark Patina
Located in Yonkers, NY
A vintage lacquered waterfall console table with scrolling extremities and dark patina. This vintage Burmese waterfall console table captures the essence of timeless elegance with it...
Wood
$2,579Sale Price|60% Off
H 43.71 in W 54.73 in D 22.45 in
Mahogany Art Deco French Sideboard with Marble Desk and Mirror - 1920-1929
Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj
French sideboard with marble desk and mirror. Style: Art Deco. Period: 1920-1929. Material: Mahogany. Professionally restored and the surface was made by piano lacquers to the high g...
Marble
Large Painted Terracotta Olive Jar
Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire
Large early 20th C painted terracotta olive jar. Would make a great lamp base. 1910. Reference: 8178 Dimensions 27 inches (69 cms) High 20 inches (51 cms) Diameter
Terracotta
Conlinoceras Tarrantense Ammonite Fossil, 90-100 Million Years Old
Located in Warrenton, OR
Conlinoceras Tarrantense Ammonite Fossil, 90-100 Million Years Old. The Conlinoceras Tarrantense Ammonite is considered rare and is highly sought after as a collector's item. Thi...
Shell, Organic Material
Regency Breakfront Bookcase Mahogany Lambs Manchester 1880
Located in Potters Bar, GB
Sheraton Revival Mahogany Breakfront Bookcase (Stamped Lamb and Co) Circa 1880 This Quality Breakfront Bookcase is Rather Unusual Having Glazed Doors to the Lower and Upper Section. ...
Mahogany
$245 / item
H 11 in W 10 in D 1 in
Cartier and America by Martin Chapman Hardcover Table Book 1st Ed. 2009
By Cartier
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Cartier and America by Martin Chapman Hardcover Table Book 2009. 176 pp. 1st Edition Published in 2009. Dimensions: 11" x 10" x 1". As opulent as the treasures it celebrates, this la...
Paper
Carved Oak Wood Panel by Evelyn Ackerman ERA Industries
By Evelyn Ackerman
Located in Southampton, NJ
A beautiful and rare dark oak carved panel by renowned artist Evelyn Ackerman for ERA Industries. Marked “EA” in the lower right corner and stamped “ERA Industries” on the back, this...
Oak
$7,475 / set
H 54.5 in W 20 in D 26 in
French Art Deco Pair Lifesize Bronze Parrot Bird Sculptures Statues Camille 55"
Located in Dayton, OH
Exquisite Antique Pair of French Art Deco bronze oversized Macaw Parrots or birds perched on stands with nice patina by Camille, circa 1920s. These monumental art sculptures feature ...
Bronze
$4,019
H 32.68 in W 22.45 in D 2.49 in
18th-19th Century Italian Marble Relief Sculpture of St Michael Slaying Lucifer
Located in London, GB
Antique Marble Sculpture, Antique Marble Relief Plaque, Antique Saint Michael Slaying Lucifer, Antique Marble Relief Sculpture. Large 18th / 19th Century Italian Verona marble relie...
Marble
Mid 20th Century Onyx Blue John Picture Frame Decoration Circa 1960 England
Located in London, GB
Mid 20th Century Onyx photograph frame with Blue John decoration Date Circa 1960 Origin England A wonderful photograph frame with a great contrast of Materials. The white onyx wo...
Onyx
$1,200
H 22 in W 18 in
Modernist Beach Scene Painting, Playing Ball in Surf, WPA Jewish Woman Artist
By Ruth Gikow
Located in Surfside, FL
Modernist beach scene; signed lower right; image size is 11.5 x 8.5 inches, framed it measures Ruth Gikow (January 6, 1915 Ukraine - 1982 New York City) was an Important American J...
Paint, Paper
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