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Original Vintage Swedish Release Cinema Poster The Way Of A Man With A Maid
Original Vintage Swedish Release Cinema Poster The Way Of A Man With A Maid

Original Vintage Swedish Release Cinema Poster The Way Of A Man With A Maid

Located in London, GB

DeMille and starring Bryant Washburn, Florence Vidor and Gustav von Seyffertitz featuring a fun and dramatic design depicting two figures in bright orange red, black and white, the l...

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Vintage 1910s Swedish Art Deco Posters

Materials

Paper

Bold Black and White Etching on Paper 'The Colonial Governor' by Georges Rouault
Bold Black and White Etching on Paper 'The Colonial Governor' by Georges Rouault

Bold Black and White Etching on Paper 'The Colonial Governor' by Georges Rouault

By Georges Rouault

Located in White Plains, NY

Georges Rouault (French, 1871–1958) is best known for his figurative paintings of which the subjects were usually prostitutes, clowns, and Christian scenes. He is also associated wit...

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1920s Expressionist Figurative Prints

Materials

Paper, Etching

The Jolly Jester and his Vegetable Dolls, Original Cream of Wheat Advertisement
The Jolly Jester and his Vegetable Dolls, Original Cream of Wheat Advertisement

The Jolly Jester and his Vegetable Dolls, Original Cream of Wheat Advertisement

By Haddon Hubbard Sundblom

Located in Fort Washington, PA

This original advertisement for Cream of Wheat cereal features the “Jolly Jester,” one of several health clowns employed by the Child Health Organization of America as part of a nati...

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1920s Other Art Style Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Original Old Print of the Theatre Royal, Drury Lane in London, 1820
Original Old Print of the Theatre Royal, Drury Lane in London, 1820

Original Old Print of the Theatre Royal, Drury Lane in London, 1820

Located in Langweer, NL

This building lasted nearly 120 years, under the leaderships of Colley Cibber, David Garrick and Richard Brinsley Sheridan, the last of whom employed Joseph Grimaldi as the theatre's...

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Antique 1820s Architectural Models

Materials

Paper

The Nine Lives of Cindy, porcelain plate & official COA in box Lt Edition of 100
The Nine Lives of Cindy, porcelain plate & official COA in box Lt Edition of 100

The Nine Lives of Cindy, porcelain plate & official COA in box Lt Edition of 100

By Cindy Sherman

Located in New York, NY

Since the early 2000s, Sherman has used digital technology to further manipulate her roster of characters. For the artist’s Clown series in 2003 she added psychedelic backdrops that ...

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2010s Contemporary Mixed Media

Materials

Ceramic, Porcelain, Paper, Mixed Media, Screen

Le Grand Be - Saint-Malo - Post Impressionist Seascape Oil by Othon Friesz
Le Grand Be - Saint-Malo - Post Impressionist Seascape Oil by Othon Friesz

Le Grand Be - Saint-Malo - Post Impressionist Seascape Oil by Othon Friesz

By Achille-Émile Othon Friesz

Located in Marlow, Buckinghamshire

In 1909 he painted the Cirque Médrano series: The Trapeze Artist, The Clown and The Horsewoman. In the south of France he also painted the Olive Trees series.

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1930s Post-Impressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil, Canvas

Etude Barque au Quai - Normandy - Post Impressionist Seascape Oil - Othon Friesz
Etude Barque au Quai - Normandy - Post Impressionist Seascape Oil - Othon Friesz

Etude Barque au Quai - Normandy - Post Impressionist Seascape Oil - Othon Friesz

By Achille-Émile Othon Friesz

Located in Marlow, Buckinghamshire

In 1909 he painted the Cirque Médrano series: The Trapeze Artist, The Clown and The Horsewoman. In the south of France he also painted the Olive Trees series.

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Early 1900s Post-Impressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil, Panel, Laid Paper

Port of Le Havre & Sainte-Adrese- Post Impressionist Seascape Oil - Othon Friesz
Port of Le Havre & Sainte-Adrese- Post Impressionist Seascape Oil - Othon Friesz

Port of Le Havre & Sainte-Adrese- Post Impressionist Seascape Oil - Othon Friesz

By Achille-Émile Othon Friesz

Located in Marlow, Buckinghamshire

In 1909 he painted the Cirque Médrano series: The Trapeze Artist, The Clown and The Horsewoman. In the south of France he also painted the Olive Trees series.

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1920s Post-Impressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Original Vintage Jean Dylen Chocolat Pupier Poster 1927 RARE

Original Vintage Jean Dylen Chocolat Pupier Poster 1927 RARE

Located in Boca Raton, FL

The whimsical, almost clown-like character adds a sense of delight and accessibility, suggesting abundance and indulgence, while reinforcing the brand’s identity in a memorable and i...

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1920s More Prints

Materials

Lithograph

Hände Hoch Candleholder by Jakub Berdych, Brass & Porcelain Design
Hände Hoch Candleholder by Jakub Berdych, Brass & Porcelain Design

Hände Hoch Candleholder by Jakub Berdych, Brass & Porcelain Design

By Jakub Berdych

Located in Prague, CZ

The art design collection refers to the aesthetics of the extinct world of clowns and scammers from the circus environment of František Tiché's paintings.

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21st Century and Contemporary Czech Modern Candlesticks

Materials

Brass

Hände Hoch Table Mirror by Jakub Berdych, Modern Porcelain & Brass
Hände Hoch Table Mirror by Jakub Berdych, Modern Porcelain & Brass

Hände Hoch Table Mirror by Jakub Berdych, Modern Porcelain & Brass

By Jakub Berdych

Located in Prague, CZ

The art design collection refers to the aesthetics of the extinct world of clowns and scammers from the circus environment of František Tiché's paintings.

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21st Century and Contemporary Czech Modern Table Mirrors

Materials

Brass

Hände Hoch Tray by Jakub Berdych, Brass & Porcelain Design
Hände Hoch Tray by Jakub Berdych, Brass & Porcelain Design

Hände Hoch Tray by Jakub Berdych, Brass & Porcelain Design

By Jakub Berdych

Located in Prague, CZ

The art design collection refers to the aesthetics of the extinct world of clowns and scammers from the circus environment of František Tiché's paintings.

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21st Century and Contemporary Czech Modern Platters and Serveware

Materials

Brass

Green Painted Continental Eglomise Mirror with Neoclassical Decoration
Green Painted Continental Eglomise Mirror with Neoclassical Decoration

Green Painted Continental Eglomise Mirror with Neoclassical Decoration

Located in Essex, MA

It is decorated at the top with crossed gilt arrows and quiver and gilt rosettes throughout—eglomise panel at the top depicting children playing, clowns, and villagers. The rectangul...

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Antique Late 19th Century French Neoclassical Wall Mirrors

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Mirror, Wood

Original Antique Advertising Poster Enfant Prodigue Prodigal Son Theatre
Original Antique Advertising Poster Enfant Prodigue Prodigal Son Theatre

Original Antique Advertising Poster Enfant Prodigue Prodigal Son Theatre

By Adolphe Willette

Located in London, GB

Original antique advertising poster for the L'Enfant Prodigue / The Prodigal Son pantomime in three acts by Michel Carre fils with the music composed by Andre Wormser, featuring artw...

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Antique 1890s French Posters

Materials

Paper

"See Saw Circus Monkeys" American Tin Wind-Up Toy Circa 1950
"See Saw Circus Monkeys" American Tin Wind-Up Toy Circa 1950

"See Saw Circus Monkeys" American Tin Wind-Up Toy Circa 1950

Located in Incline Village, NV

The three monkeys are lithographed to both sides in brown red and white; while the yellow background base is lithographed with characters featuring circus acts; a seal and a lion to ...

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Vintage 1950s American Folk Art Toys and Dolls

Materials

Tin

Harlequin, Modern Oil on Canvas Portrait by Igor Tcholaria
Harlequin, Modern Oil on Canvas Portrait by Igor Tcholaria

Harlequin, Modern Oil on Canvas Portrait by Igor Tcholaria

Located in Long Island City, NY

His imagination was permanently captured by the annual visits of the Moscow Circus, whose vibrant clowns and acrobats eventually became recurring subjects in his paintings.

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Late 20th Century Modern Portrait Paintings

Materials

Oil

1938 La Blanquette De Limoux Sparkling Wine Original Vintage Poster
1938 La Blanquette De Limoux Sparkling Wine Original Vintage Poster

1938 La Blanquette De Limoux Sparkling Wine Original Vintage Poster

Located in Winchester, GB

With the wonderful artwork depicting a clown flying on top of the popped cork of the bottle, the strong vivid blue and orange of the original poster are still maintained to this day.

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Vintage 1930s French Posters

Materials

Paper

Israeli Surrealist Painting Female Circus Performer Acrobat with Cat
Israeli Surrealist Painting Female Circus Performer Acrobat with Cat

Israeli Surrealist Painting Female Circus Performer Acrobat with Cat

By Haya Graetz Ran

Located in Surfside, FL

Ran says that the reds, browns, and golds in most of her feminist works are inspired by the performing arts: the circus, clowns, acrobats, dancers, and the fantastic. Haya Ran doesn’...

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20th Century Contemporary Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Paper, Watercolor

1970s Paolo De Poli Mid-Century Modern Copper and Plexiglass Wall Sconces
1970s Paolo De Poli Mid-Century Modern Copper and Plexiglass Wall Sconces

1970s Paolo De Poli Mid-Century Modern Copper and Plexiglass Wall Sconces

By Paolo De Poli

Located in Aci Castello, IT

Hand-Painted with two different figures, one rooster and a clown.The Paolo De Poli Wall Sconces are exceptional examples of Italian craftsmanship and design.

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Copper

Algerian French Vibrant Colorful Expressionist Beach Scene Oil Pastel Drawing
Algerian French Vibrant Colorful Expressionist Beach Scene Oil Pastel Drawing

Algerian French Vibrant Colorful Expressionist Beach Scene Oil Pastel Drawing

By Armand Henri Nakache

Located in Surfside, FL

In 1947, he inaugurated the series of clowns and painted couples without any complacency as if mankind was born under the sign of the curse.

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20th Century Expressionist Landscape Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Paper, Oil Pastel, Pastel

Original Vintage Ringling Brothers Poster Featuring Gunther Gebel Williams 1977

Original Vintage Ringling Brothers Poster Featuring Gunther Gebel Williams 1977

Located in Boca Raton, FL

In 1968, as the professional clowns got into their 50s, the circus established the Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Clown College to pass down the craft of clowns to the younger ge...

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1970s More Prints

Materials

Lithograph

Antique Shakespeare Engraving - Measure for Measure Act I Scene I, Boydell 1797
Antique Shakespeare Engraving - Measure for Measure Act I Scene I, Boydell 1797

Antique Shakespeare Engraving - Measure for Measure Act I Scene I, Boydell 1797

Located in Langweer, NL

The print depicts Act I, Scene I, showing the characters Elbow, Clown, and Froth in a theatrical moment typical of the moral and comic tension that defines the play.

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Antique Late 18th Century British Prints

Materials

Paper

Ivory Coast Zoomorphic Dance Mask, Gouro People, 1950s
Ivory Coast Zoomorphic Dance Mask, Gouro People, 1950s

Ivory Coast Zoomorphic Dance Mask, Gouro People, 1950s

Located in CA, CA

The hyena or wild dog dancers are kept separate from the other types of animal, spirit, and composite creature masks involved in Gouro dance rituals, dancing off to the side, clownin...

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Mid-20th Century African Tribal Tribal Art

Materials

Hardwood

Elefant on Ball  bronze figurative animal sculpture of circus scene by Rolf Knie
Elefant on Ball  bronze figurative animal sculpture of circus scene by Rolf Knie

Elefant on Ball bronze figurative animal sculpture of circus scene by Rolf Knie

By Rolf Knie

Located in Schierensee, SH

In his motifs Knie again and gain goes back to another her of zebras, a pair of tigers, a musical clown. In this the artist is not striving to expand outward, but rather, to plumb th...

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2010s Pop Art Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Augusta Glasses Large - Set of four
Augusta Glasses Large - Set of four

Augusta Glasses Large - Set of four

By Akua Objects

Located in København K, DK

The collection reflects our enduring fascination with the 18th century’s striped tents, carousels, horses, clowns, and the vibrant promotional posters.

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2010s Italian Tableware

Materials

Blown Glass, Murano Glass

"Acrobats at Rest", Vivid Circus Scene w/ Elephant by Woman Artist, 1930s
"Acrobats at Rest", Vivid Circus Scene w/ Elephant by Woman Artist, 1930s

"Acrobats at Rest", Vivid Circus Scene w/ Elephant by Woman Artist, 1930s

By Dorothy Van Loan

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Here she shows two near-nude acrobats in the foreground, a nude female smoking a cigarette beyond, and other classic Circus elements in the distance, including an elephant, clown and...

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Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Paintings

Materials

Paint

Vintage Aquatint Etching Attributed to Armand Henrion  B
Vintage Aquatint Etching Attributed to Armand Henrion  B

Vintage Aquatint Etching Attributed to Armand Henrion B

Located in Pasadena, CA

Henrion's compositions consist of close-set self-portraits, in the guise of a clown. He appears to be enjoying himself—smoking, grimacing, winking and laughing.

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20th Century Prints

Materials

Wood, Paper

Vintage Aquatint Etching Attributed to Armand Henrion  A
Vintage Aquatint Etching Attributed to Armand Henrion  A

Vintage Aquatint Etching Attributed to Armand Henrion A

Located in Pasadena, CA

Henrion's compositions consist of close-set self-portraits, in the guise of a clown. He appears to be enjoying himself—smoking, grimacing, winking and laughing.

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20th Century Prints

Materials

Wood, Paper

Elephant Long Mount Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus

Elephant Long Mount Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus

Located in Middletown, NY

Months before the show arrived, an advance team saturated the surrounding region with brilliantly colored lithographs of the extraordinary: elephants, bearded ladies, clowns, tigers,...

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Mid-20th Century American Modern Portrait Photography

Materials

Photographic Paper

Whimsical Woodcut of Pierrot Tuning a Double Bass – Erich Elze, 1900
Whimsical Woodcut of Pierrot Tuning a Double Bass – Erich Elze, 1900

Whimsical Woodcut of Pierrot Tuning a Double Bass – Erich Elze, 1900

Located in Langweer, NL

A slim black or dark wooden frame can enhance the modern graphic style while keeping focus on the lively clown figure.

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Antique Early 1900s Prints

Materials

Paper

Jewel Nymphenburg porcelain walking stick. Germany 1755-1760.
Jewel Nymphenburg porcelain walking stick. Germany 1755-1760.

Jewel Nymphenburg porcelain walking stick. Germany 1755-1760.

Located in Milan, IT

Among the finely detailed characters of Nymphenburg's dramatis personae, this one appears to resemble the factory's "Scaramouche", a clown character drawn from the Commedia dell'arte...

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Antique Mid-18th Century German Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain, Wood

Bamboo and Hand-Painted Ceramic Tile Side Table
Bamboo and Hand-Painted Ceramic Tile Side Table

Bamboo and Hand-Painted Ceramic Tile Side Table

Located in Antwerp, BE

Mid-Century Bamboo and Hand-Painted Ceramic Tile Side Table, Signed Cloffin, Italy, 1960s A whimsical mid-century side table featuring a bamboo frame and a ceramic tile top, hand-pa...

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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

Materials

Ceramic, Bamboo

Navajo Yei Healing Rug
Navajo Yei Healing Rug

Navajo Yei Healing Rug

Located in Sarasota, FL

The medicine man and “Talking God” often lead the way, and a clown is often shown at the end of the line. Traditionally, weavers who incorporate these designs into rugs have been gi...

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Mid-20th Century American Tribal North and South American Rugs

Materials

Wool

"Corn Dance, Pueblo Tradition", Masterpiece of Art Deco Southwestern Painting
"Corn Dance, Pueblo Tradition", Masterpiece of Art Deco Southwestern Painting

"Corn Dance, Pueblo Tradition", Masterpiece of Art Deco Southwestern Painting

Located in Philadelphia, PA

A brilliant and vividly-hued view of a traditional Pueblo dance -- the Tablita -- this Art Deco painting by Louise Morris includes several female figures wearing tablitas, or headdre...

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Vintage 1940s American Art Deco Paintings

Materials

Paint

Chopard Happy Diamonds Elephant pendant
Chopard Happy Diamonds Elephant pendant

Chopard Happy Diamonds Elephant pendant

By Chopard

Located in AMSTERDAM, NL

Caroline Scheufele later introduced jewelry lines and the iconic "Happy Clown" and "Happy elephant. further expanding the collection.

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2010s Swiss Modern Chain Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold

Mid-19th C. French Louis Philippe Metamorphic High Chair with Engraved Décor
Mid-19th C. French Louis Philippe Metamorphic High Chair with Engraved Décor

Mid-19th C. French Louis Philippe Metamorphic High Chair with Engraved Décor

Located in Dallas, TX

The chair features a shaped crest rail, turned spindle supports, and an arched backrest panel finely engraved with a playful harlequin clown figure. The tray is etched with charming ...

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Antique Mid-19th Century French Louis Philippe Children's Furniture

Materials

Walnut

Abstract Mixed Media Painting. Oil on Silver Lame Screen Fabric
Abstract Mixed Media Painting. Oil on Silver Lame Screen Fabric

Abstract Mixed Media Painting. Oil on Silver Lame Screen Fabric

By Izhar Patkin

Located in Surfside, FL

Internationally celebrated, Israel-born artist Izhar Patkin has lived in the United States since 1977, first coming to prominence in the mid-1980s with his iconic Black Paintings, an...

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1980s Abstract Abstract Paintings

Materials

Mixed Media

Large Original Surrealist Bronze Marble Sculpture Alma Del Quijote Salvador Dali
Large Original Surrealist Bronze Marble Sculpture Alma Del Quijote Salvador Dali

Large Original Surrealist Bronze Marble Sculpture Alma Del Quijote Salvador Dali

By Salvador Dalí­

Located in Surfside, FL

Besides creating a number of great paintings, Dali caused the attention of the media by playing the role of a surrealist clown. He made a lot of money from his limited edition work a...

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1970s Surrealist Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Oskar Raoul Papier Mache Chaplin Little Tramp Sculpture Signed by Artist 1970
Oskar Raoul Papier Mache Chaplin Little Tramp Sculpture Signed by Artist 1970

Oskar Raoul Papier Mache Chaplin Little Tramp Sculpture Signed by Artist 1970

Located in Monrovia, CA

OSKAR RAOUL Is A Well Known Mexican Papier Mache Clown Artist. This vintage Sculpture Has The Likeness Of The Iconic Actor / Clown CHARLIE CHAPLIN - Known For His Lovable Tramp Figu...

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Late 20th Century Folk Art Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Paper

Meissen style Porcelain Figural Floral Chandelier with Gilt Details Italian Made
Meissen style Porcelain Figural Floral Chandelier with Gilt Details Italian Made

Meissen style Porcelain Figural Floral Chandelier with Gilt Details Italian Made

By Meissen Porcelain

Located in Swedesboro, NJ

This is an extraordinary porcelain figural chandelier with what appears to be clowns climbing the base of the chandelier and masks from a theater production of some kind.

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Vintage 1950s Italian Louis XV Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Porcelain, Fruitwood

Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec "Elles" Lithograph
Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec "Elles" Lithograph

Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec "Elles" Lithograph

By Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec

Located in New York, NY

This series of carefully-observed brothel scenes thwarts the expectation of the titillating or the tawdry, instead presenting quiet moments of mundane intimacy between a young couple...

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Antique Late 19th Century French Art Nouveau Prints

Materials

Paper

LLadro Porcelain Figurines, a Set of 4
LLadro Porcelain Figurines, a Set of 4

LLadro Porcelain Figurines, a Set of 4

$525Sale Price / set|30% Off

LLadro Porcelain Figurines, a Set of 4

By Lladro

Located in Plainview, NY

One figurine of a woman feeding ducks, one figurine of a woman holding a lamb, one of a group of ducks and the last one is a clown. Each figurine is signed in the bottom. Figurine 1:...

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Late 20th Century Spanish Modern Models and Miniatures

Materials

Porcelain

Set of 3 Shuffle MH1(2Array & Spectrum)Side Tables by Mia Hamborg for &Tradition
Set of 3 Shuffle MH1(2Array & Spectrum)Side Tables by Mia Hamborg for &Tradition

Set of 3 Shuffle MH1(2Array & Spectrum)Side Tables by Mia Hamborg for &Tradition

By Mia Hamborg

Located in Dubai, AE

The choice of colours and the fact that you can unify and construct the table as you like are all ideas Mia Hamborg got from the Brio Stacking Clown she had as a child. She wants peo...

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21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Scandinavian Modern Side Tables

Materials

Wood

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