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Henry Howell Art Deco match striker , holder YZ bird " Pelican " for Dunhill.UK
Henry Howell Art Deco match striker , holder YZ bird " Pelican " for Dunhill.UK

Henry Howell Art Deco match striker , holder YZ bird " Pelican " for Dunhill.UK

By Alfred Dunhill, Henry Howell Co. Ltd

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This was one of the most expensive items in the Dunhill inventory line .Matches not included

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Vintage 1920s European Art Deco Tobacco Accessories

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Macassar

Pair of French Mahogany Armchairs With Rams Heads Attributed to Jacob Desmalter
Pair of French Mahogany Armchairs With Rams Heads Attributed to Jacob Desmalter

Pair of French Mahogany Armchairs With Rams Heads Attributed to Jacob Desmalter

Located in Stamford, CT

Important commissions included a magnificent cradle built for the infant King of Rome, and the most expensive single item, the jewel cabinet for the Empress, delivered in 1809 for th...

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Antique Early 19th Century French Empire Armchairs

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Mahogany

Pierre Gire aka Pierre d'Avesn. Art Deco vase in green art glass.
Pierre Gire aka Pierre d'Avesn. Art Deco vase in green art glass.

Pierre Gire aka Pierre d'Avesn. Art Deco vase in green art glass.

Located in København, Copenhagen

Two of Lalique's most expensive and sought-after collector's items. In 1926, he left René Lalique and created his own designs.

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Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Vases

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Empire Style Centre Table with Marble Top after Jacob-Desmalter, French
Empire Style Centre Table with Marble Top after Jacob-Desmalter, French

Empire Style Centre Table with Marble Top after Jacob-Desmalter, French

Located in Brighton, West Sussex

Important commissions included a magnificent cradle built for the infant King of Rome, and the most expensive single item, the jewel cabinet for the Empress, delivered in 1809 for th...

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Antique Late 19th Century French Empire Center Tables

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19th Century Grand Tour' Giltwood and Micromosaic Centre Table with Roman Scenes
19th Century Grand Tour' Giltwood and Micromosaic Centre Table with Roman Scenes

19th Century Grand Tour' Giltwood and Micromosaic Centre Table with Roman Scenes

Located in London, GB

Tabletops were the most prized and expensive items, either acquired on tour or commissioned by English aristocracy and those of wealth.

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Antique 19th Century Italian Grand Tour Center Tables

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Oscar Stonorov and Willo von Moltke Organic Design Coffee Table
Oscar Stonorov and Willo von Moltke Organic Design Coffee Table

Oscar Stonorov and Willo von Moltke Organic Design Coffee Table

By Oscar Stonorov and Willo von Moltke

Located in New York, NY

This was especially true for the Stonorov and von Moltke suite, which wound up being among the most expensive items at the show due to the quality of materials and construction.

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Vintage 1940s American Organic Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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An early 17th century tapestry with a scene of Diana and Orion

An early 17th century tapestry with a scene of Diana and Orion

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H 155.91 in W 168.12 in D 0.4 in

An early 17th century tapestry with a scene of Diana and Orion

Located in Hilversum, NL

The series was one of the five most expensive items in the inventory of the Palais with a total of 1364 items listed, including all the silver, jewellery and paintings.

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Antique 1620s French Renaissance Tapestries

Materials

Gold, Metallic Thread, Silver

Dutch Kaas or Kast, Armoire, Wardrobe
Dutch Kaas or Kast, Armoire, Wardrobe

Dutch Kaas or Kast, Armoire, Wardrobe

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H 88 in W 68 in D 31 in

Dutch Kaas or Kast, Armoire, Wardrobe

Located in Hudson, NY

They were custom made bespoke for each individual space and stored textiles, the most expensive household items of the 17th and 18th centuries.

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Antique Late 17th Century Dutch Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Wood, Ebony, Oak

Pierre Gire (1901-1984), aka Pierre d'Avesn. Art Deco vase in green art glass.
Pierre Gire (1901-1984), aka Pierre d'Avesn. Art Deco vase in green art glass.

Pierre Gire (1901-1984), aka Pierre d'Avesn. Art Deco vase in green art glass.

Located in København, Copenhagen

During this time, he designed Lalique's famous "Serpent" vase as well as the "Tourbillons" vase, two of Lalique's most expensive and sought-after collector's items. In 1926, he left ...

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Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Vases

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Art Glass

Impressive Empire Style Malachite and Ormolu Center Table After Desmalter
Impressive Empire Style Malachite and Ormolu Center Table After Desmalter

Impressive Empire Style Malachite and Ormolu Center Table After Desmalter

By François-Honoré-Georges Jacob-Desmalter

Located in Long Island City, NY

Important commissions included a magnificent cradle built for the infant King of Rome, and the most expensive single item, the jewel cabinet for the Empress, delivered in 1809 for th...

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Early 20th Century French Empire Center Tables

Materials

Malachite, Ormolu

Impressive Empire Style Malachite and Ormolu Center Table After Desmalter
Impressive Empire Style Malachite and Ormolu Center Table After Desmalter

Impressive Empire Style Malachite and Ormolu Center Table After Desmalter

By François-Honoré-Georges Jacob-Desmalter

Located in Long Island City, NY, NY

Important commissions included a magnificent cradle built for the infant King of Rome, and the most expensive single item, the jewel cabinet for the Empress, delivered in 1809 for th...

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Early 20th Century French Empire Center Tables

Materials

Malachite, Ormolu

Luciano Frigerio Barium King Size Bed in Solid Walnut and Brass, Italy 1970s
Luciano Frigerio Barium King Size Bed in Solid Walnut and Brass, Italy 1970s

Luciano Frigerio Barium King Size Bed in Solid Walnut and Brass, Italy 1970s

By Luciano Frigerio di Desio

Located in Conversano, IT

A truly rare piece produced in very limited numbers, as it was the most expensive item of the collection at the time; it has never appeared at auction and is currently the only examp...

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Vintage 1960s Italian Brutalist Children's Furniture

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Brass

Oscar Stonorov and Willo von Moltke Organic Design Unit Cabinet
Oscar Stonorov and Willo von Moltke Organic Design Unit Cabinet

Oscar Stonorov and Willo von Moltke Organic Design Unit Cabinet

By Oscar Stonorov and Willo von Moltke

Located in New York, NY

This was especially true for the Stonorov and von Moltke suite, which wound up being among the most expensive items at the show due to the quality of materials and construction.

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Vintage 1940s American Organic Modern Cabinets

Materials

Walnut

Oscar Stonorov and Willo von Moltke Organic Design Nightstand
Oscar Stonorov and Willo von Moltke Organic Design Nightstand

Oscar Stonorov and Willo von Moltke Organic Design Nightstand

By Oscar Stonorov and Willo von Moltke

Located in New York, NY

This was especially true for the Stonorov and von Moltke suite, which wound up being among the most expensive items at the show due to the quality of materials and construction.

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Vintage 1940s American Organic Modern Night Stands

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Walnut

Rare George Nelson for Herman Miller Teak Stereo Sound Cabinet
Rare George Nelson for Herman Miller Teak Stereo Sound Cabinet

Rare George Nelson for Herman Miller Teak Stereo Sound Cabinet

By Herman Miller, George Nelson

Located in San Francisco, CA

The Herman Miller 1961 catalogue (page 11), describes the piece as #0215 Stereo Sound Cabinet part of the 0200 case series.This was the second most expensive item in the 1963 Herman ...

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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

Materials

Steel

George II Walnut and Gilded Rococo Mirror
George II Walnut and Gilded Rococo Mirror

George II Walnut and Gilded Rococo Mirror

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George II Walnut and Gilded Rococo Mirror

Located in Great Barrington, MA

Evidently, except for upholstery and bedding, mirrors ( looking glasses) were the second most expensive items in 18th century households. A mirror with similar detail is in the c...

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Antique 18th Century and Earlier British Rococo Wall Mirrors

Materials

Gold Leaf

John Lennon Autograph on Customs Declaration
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John Lennon Autograph on Customs Declaration

Located in Jersey, GB

T-shirts, pants, shirts and a hand bag are among the items bought while travelling. The most expensive item, a commissioned painting of the singer and his son, is valued at $6,000.

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Vintage 1980s Historical Memorabilia

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French Consulat Period Set of Four Mahogany Chairs by Jacob Desmalter
French Consulat Period Set of Four Mahogany Chairs by Jacob Desmalter

French Consulat Period Set of Four Mahogany Chairs by Jacob Desmalter

Located in Saint Ouen, FR

Important commissions included a magnificent cradle built for the infant King of Rome, and the most expensive single item, the jewel cabinet for the Empress, delivered in 1809 for th...

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Antique Early 19th Century French Directoire Chairs

Materials

Mahogany

French Directoire Period, Pair of Sofas, Jacob Freres Rue Meslée, circa 1798
French Directoire Period, Pair of Sofas, Jacob Freres Rue Meslée, circa 1798

French Directoire Period, Pair of Sofas, Jacob Freres Rue Meslée, circa 1798

By Jacob Freres (French)

Located in Saint Ouen, FR

Important commissions included a great cradle built for the infant King of Rome, and the most expensive single item, the jewel cabinet for the Empress, delivered in 1809 for the Empr...

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Antique Late 18th Century French Directoire Canapes

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Mahogany

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