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The Sparrow Hawk, 1942 (Histoire Naturelle - Textes de Buffon, B.342)
The Sparrow Hawk, 1942 (Histoire Naturelle - Textes de Buffon, B.342)

The Sparrow Hawk, 1942 (Histoire Naturelle - Textes de Buffon, B.342)

By Pablo Picasso

Located in Greenwich, CT

The Sparrow Hawk is an aquatint and drypoint print on chine from one of the deluxe copies of Picasso's 1942 Histoire Naturelle - Textes de Buffon series.

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20th Century Modern The Vintage Sparrow

Materials

Drypoint, Aquatint

1970s Gucci Pewter Mini Sparrow Votive Holder Desk Accessory
1970s Gucci Pewter Mini Sparrow Votive Holder Desk Accessory

1970s Gucci Pewter Mini Sparrow Votive Holder Desk Accessory

By Gucci

Located in West Hollywood, CA

In the form of a small sparrow, this piece is made of heavy silver-toned metal and features embellished eyes.

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1970s Italian The Vintage Sparrow

Set of 1 Duck and 4 Sparrows of Blue Ceramic Made and Signed by Georges Cassin
Set of 1 Duck and 4 Sparrows of Blue Ceramic Made and Signed by Georges Cassin

Set of 1 Duck and 4 Sparrows of Blue Ceramic Made and Signed by Georges Cassin

Located in Doornspijk, NL

This 'modern family' consisting of a duck and four sparrows is a set created and made by French ceramist Georges Cassin.

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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern The Vintage Sparrow

Materials

Ceramic

Shitakiri (The tongue-cut sparrow)
Shitakiri (The tongue-cut sparrow)

Shitakiri (The tongue-cut sparrow)

By Salvador Dalí­

Located in OPOLE, PL

Salvador Dali (1904-1989) - Shitakiri (The tongue-cut sparrow) Drypoint etching with stencil from 1974.

Category

1970s Surrealist The Vintage Sparrow

Materials

Drypoint, Etching

Original 1948 British Railways Poster, Sands across the Sea, Brittany Normandy

Original 1948 British Railways Poster, Sands across the Sea, Brittany Normandy

By Clodagh Sparrow

Located in London, GB

Colourful image of people wearing traditional dress, hats and clogs, a fisherman in the foreground working on his fishing nets on the beach, ladies talking in the background in front...

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1940s British The Vintage Sparrow

Materials

Paper

Set of Three German Porcelain Bird Figures by Meissen
Set of Three German Porcelain Bird Figures by Meissen

Set of Three German Porcelain Bird Figures by Meissen

By Meissen Porcelain

Located in London, GB

The largest piece, a striking magpie, leans forward with its beak slightly open, as if mid-song or in search of food. The sparrow gazes forward with keen focus, while the bullfinch ...

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20th Century German Rococo The Vintage Sparrow

Materials

Porcelain

Antique Bird Print of the House Sparrow by Von Wright, 1927
Antique Bird Print of the House Sparrow by Von Wright, 1927

Antique Bird Print of the House Sparrow by Von Wright, 1927

Located in Langweer, NL

Old bird print depicting the house sparrow. This print orginates from 'Svenska Foglar Efter Naturen Och Pa Stenritade' by Magnus von Wright.

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20th Century The Vintage Sparrow

Materials

Paper

Vintage Lalique Nogent Crystal Bowl with Four Sparrows
Vintage Lalique Nogent Crystal Bowl with Four Sparrows

Vintage Lalique Nogent Crystal Bowl with Four Sparrows

By Tiffany & Co., Lalique, Marc Lalique

Located in San Diego, CA

The iconic Nogent pattern is beautifully expressed here, featuring four delicately sculpted sparrows perched around the base—each rendered in softly frosted crystal, creating a strik...

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1970s French Art Deco The Vintage Sparrow

Materials

Crystal

Lalique Crystal Ring Dish with a Sparrow Embellishment
Lalique Crystal Ring Dish with a Sparrow Embellishment

Lalique Crystal Ring Dish with a Sparrow Embellishment

By Lalique

Located in LA CIOTAT, FR

A delicate crystal ring dish surmounted with a frosted sparrow, from the renowned crystal and glass design brand, Lalique.

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20th Century French The Vintage Sparrow

Materials

Crystal

Japanese Antiques Happo-do Fairy Tales by Gyokuho 15 Woodblock Prints Artbook
Japanese Antiques Happo-do Fairy Tales by Gyokuho 15 Woodblock Prints Artbook

Japanese Antiques Happo-do Fairy Tales by Gyokuho 15 Woodblock Prints Artbook

Located in Niiza, JP

Material: paper woodbox Book: 420(W) x 300(H) [mm]  paint size: 330(W) x 220(H) [mm] Fairy tale woodblock prints by Happodo A beautiful set of 15 woodblock prints From Momotaro to K...

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20th Century Japanese The Vintage Sparrow

Materials

Paper

Lorenz Hutschenreuther Hand Painted Porcelain Group Sculpture of Sparrows Birds
Lorenz Hutschenreuther Hand Painted Porcelain Group Sculpture of Sparrows Birds

Lorenz Hutschenreuther Hand Painted Porcelain Group Sculpture of Sparrows Birds

By Lorenz Hutschenreuther

Located in Guaynabo, PR

The babies’ sparrows peaks are yellow. All of them are standing in a large tree branch with some leaves.

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20th Century German Art Nouveau The Vintage Sparrow

Materials

Porcelain

Inquisitive Man with Long Neck  - Giraffe Man. Humor Cartoon
Inquisitive Man with Long Neck  - Giraffe Man. Humor Cartoon

Inquisitive Man with Long Neck - Giraffe Man. Humor Cartoon

By Richard Taylor

Located in Miami, FL

Titles included The Better Taylors (1944), One for the Road (1949), Fractured French (1950), Compound Fractured French (1951), Fall of the Sparrow (1951), By the Dawn's Ugly Light: A...

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1950s Surrealist The Vintage Sparrow

Materials

Paper, Ink, Watercolor

Untitled (Conference of the Birds)
Untitled (Conference of the Birds)

Untitled (Conference of the Birds)

By Beatriz Vidal

Located in Myrtle Beach, SC

More recently, she illustrated “Pine and the Winter Sparrow”, retold by Alexis York Lumbar, for Wisdom Tales Press (World Wisdom’s children’s books imprint), which received the Gold ...

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1990s Contemporary The Vintage Sparrow

Materials

Watercolor, Gouache

1979-1990 A Collection of Novels from The Cadfael Chronicles
1979-1990 A Collection of Novels from The Cadfael Chronicles

1979-1990 A Collection of Novels from The Cadfael Chronicles

By Edith Pargeter

Located in Bath, GB

Signed by the author to a bookplate at the front of the text. The Sanctuary Sparrow, 1983. First edition. Signed by the author to a bookplate at the front of the text.

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Late 20th Century British The Vintage Sparrow

Materials

Paper

French ‘Robinson’ 3-Piece Crystal Vanity Set by Lalique, 1970s
French ‘Robinson’ 3-Piece Crystal Vanity Set by Lalique, 1970s

French ‘Robinson’ 3-Piece Crystal Vanity Set by Lalique, 1970s

By Lalique

Located in Chicago, IL

Each piece is encircled by a frosted bas-relief frieze of sparrows in rhythmic flight, their finely modeled wings and plump forms standing out against the clear, fluted crystal bodie...

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1970s French Art Deco The Vintage Sparrow

Materials

Brass

Six Panel Japanese Byobu Scenic Gold and Peony Screen
Six Panel Japanese Byobu Scenic Gold and Peony Screen

Six Panel Japanese Byobu Scenic Gold and Peony Screen

Located in Locust Valley, NY

A six panel Japanese screen depicting a landscape scene peonies and sparrows against a gold backdrop of clouds and sky.

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20th Century The Vintage Sparrow

Materials

Gold Leaf

Japanese Fairy Tales
Japanese Fairy Tales

Japanese Fairy Tales

By Salvador Dalí­

Located in OPOLE, PL

Shitakiri (The Tongue-Cut Sparrow) – the moral tale of greed and humility, reminding viewers of life’s true values.

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1970s Surrealist The Vintage Sparrow

Materials

Drypoint, Etching

So I lean back (Oo La La) Jim Dine lithograph and Ron Padgett poetry pink bird
So I lean back (Oo La La) Jim Dine lithograph and Ron Padgett poetry pink bird

So I lean back (Oo La La) Jim Dine lithograph and Ron Padgett poetry pink bird

By Jim Dine

Located in New York, NY

A delicately sketched sparrow, perched between words, positions the text as both a formal element of the composition, and as a vessel for the sublime imagery of Padgett's verses.

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1970s Pop Art The Vintage Sparrow

Materials

Lithograph

Georg Jensen Christmas Ornament 1990, Anne Marie Trolle
Georg Jensen Christmas Ornament 1990, Anne Marie Trolle

Georg Jensen Christmas Ornament 1990, Anne Marie Trolle

By Georg Jensen

Located in Brønshøj, DK

The beautifully stylized sparrows, the greenery and the stars... With the artist's gentle touch, Anne Marie Trolle has brought back to life all the charming traditions of yesteryear.

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1990s Danish The Vintage Sparrow

Materials

Brass

Framed Woodblock Print Retour de la Jungle Tondana Celebes by Paul Jacoulet
Framed Woodblock Print Retour de la Jungle Tondana Celebes by Paul Jacoulet

Framed Woodblock Print Retour de la Jungle Tondana Celebes by Paul Jacoulet

By Paul Jacoulet

Located in Atlanta, GA

The print is signed in pencil and with the artist's red sparrow stamp lower right in plate, printed title in the lower right bottom margin, and carver Maeda's and printer's seal Hond...

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1940s Japanese Modern The Vintage Sparrow

Materials

Wood, Paper

Vintage Japanese wooden ptarmigan figurine / Made in 1967 / Showa era
Vintage Japanese wooden ptarmigan figurine / Made in 1967 / Showa era

Vintage Japanese wooden ptarmigan figurine / Made in 1967 / Showa era

Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba

While Japanese wooden animal sculptures often include dogs, cats, rabbits, bears, tigers, and sparrows, pieces featuring the ptarmigan are rare and highly sought-after.

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1960s Japanese Showa The Vintage Sparrow

Materials

Wood

Artists Kashiro Ashimi Meiji Period Bird Scroll Japan 20c Artist Nihonga
Artists Kashiro Ashimi Meiji Period Bird Scroll Japan 20c Artist Nihonga

Artists Kashiro Ashimi Meiji Period Bird Scroll Japan 20c Artist Nihonga

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

As you can see, Kashiro Asami brush flower and bird (sparrow) figure Axle. In addition to the flowers expressed in simple yet calm shades, the bird (sparrow) seen at the top is a w...

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20th Century Japanese Showa The Vintage Sparrow

Materials

Silk

Artists Suiho Yano Showa Period Scroll Japan 20c Artist Nihonga
Artists Suiho Yano Showa Period Scroll Japan 20c Artist Nihonga

Artists Suiho Yano Showa Period Scroll Japan 20c Artist Nihonga

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

As you can see, it is a work of "Basho / Sparrow" drawn by Midori Yano. Under Basho, this work skillfully depicts the appearance of sparrows forming a flock and singing food.

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20th Century Japanese Taisho The Vintage Sparrow

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Silk

Dragonfly #3 : Monochrome etching
Dragonfly #3 : Monochrome etching

Dragonfly #3 : Monochrome etching

By Lisa Dinhofer

Located in New York, NY

The flexibility of color pencil enables the artist to articulate the surface texture and transparency of a cicada wing, the soft plumage of a redheaded sparrow, and the radiating pat...

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1990s Naturalistic The Vintage Sparrow

Materials

Etching

Pair of Meiji Period Japanese Bronze Vases with Mask Head Handles, circa 1900
Pair of Meiji Period Japanese Bronze Vases with Mask Head Handles, circa 1900

Pair of Meiji Period Japanese Bronze Vases with Mask Head Handles, circa 1900

Located in Central England, GB

They are beautifully decorated with panels on one side with magpies amongst irises and the opposite with sparrows in a magnolia tree. They are cast and then finely hand finished with...

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20th Century Japanese Meiji The Vintage Sparrow

Materials

Bronze

Collection Steiff PomPom and Mohair Birds, Germany
Collection Steiff PomPom and Mohair Birds, Germany

Collection Steiff PomPom and Mohair Birds, Germany

By Steiff

Located in Delft, NL

There is the parot Lora (mohair), a mini flying gull, a dove/pigeon, 4 mini birds, (2 of the serie #6504,42), 4 some larger ones , 1 with iron legs and a sparrow (mohair). The bird c...

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20th Century German The Vintage Sparrow

Materials

Fabric

Lalique Irene Circle of Birds Clear and Satin Crystal Pin Dish
Lalique Irene Circle of Birds Clear and Satin Crystal Pin Dish

Lalique Irene Circle of Birds Clear and Satin Crystal Pin Dish

By Lalique

Located in Cookeville, TN

A ring of tiny sparrows are running around the rim of this Lalique of France pin dish.

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Mid-20th Century French Art Nouveau The Vintage Sparrow

Materials

Art Glass

Steppenwolf Performing on Stage Vintage Original Photograph
Steppenwolf Performing on Stage Vintage Original Photograph

Steppenwolf Performing on Stage Vintage Original Photograph

Located in Las Vegas, NV

The group was formed in late 1967 in Los Angeles by lead singer John Kay, keyboardist Goldy McJohn, and drummer Jerry Edmonton (all formerly in Canadian band The Sparrows). Guitarist...

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1970s The Vintage Sparrow

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Silver Gelatin

Livio Seguso Design for Gralglas 'German' Spatz 'Sparrow' Model No BS 88 1976
Livio Seguso Design for Gralglas 'German' Spatz 'Sparrow' Model No BS 88 1976

Livio Seguso Design for Gralglas 'German' Spatz 'Sparrow' Model No BS 88 1976

By Livio Seguso

Located in Halstead, GB

This is a Livio Seguso design for Gralglas (German) Known as the Spatz (sparrow) Model No BS The Seguso family has been dedicated to the art of Murano glass in Venice since 1397.

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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern The Vintage Sparrow

Materials

Art Glass

Vintage Lalique Crystal Vase Mother's Day Gift
Vintage Lalique Crystal Vase Mother's Day Gift

Vintage Lalique Crystal Vase Mother's Day Gift

By Lalique

Located in Chicago, IL

The unique shape of this vase, with its short bowl and wide mouth, lends to its appeal. The alternating sparrows and vines are enhanced by the traditional Lalique satin-finis.

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Late 20th Century French Art Deco The Vintage Sparrow

Materials

Crystal

Signed Great Brutalist Bright Orange Pirates Galleon Oil Painting
Signed Great Brutalist Bright Orange Pirates Galleon Oil Painting

Signed Great Brutalist Bright Orange Pirates Galleon Oil Painting

By Carlo of Hollywood

Located in Mount Penn, PA

Large 1960s Galleon painting Reminiscent of 'The Black Pearl' captain Jack Sparrows beloved ship of 'Pirates of The Caribbean' Fame.

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1960s American Mid-Century Modern The Vintage Sparrow

Brigitte Bardot "Doctor at Sea" Globe Photos Fine Art Print
Brigitte Bardot "Doctor at Sea" Globe Photos Fine Art Print

Brigitte Bardot "Doctor at Sea" Globe Photos Fine Art Print

Located in Las Vegas, NV

Once again, Richard Gordon participated in the screenwriting, together with Nicholas Phipps and Jack Davies, and once again Dirk Bogarde played the lead character Dr Simon Sparrow. T...

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1950s The Vintage Sparrow

Materials

Archival Ink, Archival Paper, C Print, Archival Pigment

John (Knight of the Sparrow-Hawk)
John (Knight of the Sparrow-Hawk)

John (Knight of the Sparrow-Hawk)

By Salvador Dalí­

Located in Washington, DC

Artist: Salvador Dali Title: John (Knight of the Sparrow-Hawk) Portfolio: The Twelve Apostles (Knights of the Round Table) Medium: Lithograph Year: 1972 Edition: 17/350 Frame Size: 2...

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1970s Surrealist The Vintage Sparrow

Materials

Lithograph

John (Knight of the Sparrow-Hawk)
John (Knight of the Sparrow-Hawk)

John (Knight of the Sparrow-Hawk)

By Salvador Dalí­

Located in Washington, DC

Artist: Salvador Dali Title: John (Knights of the Sparrow-Hawk) Portfolio: 1972 The Twelve Apostles (Knights of the Round Table) Medium: Lithograph Year: 1972 Edition: 41/350 Frame S...

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1970s Surrealist The Vintage Sparrow

Materials

Lithograph

Vintage Gold Brass Sparrow Birds Bookend Set
Vintage Gold Brass Sparrow Birds Bookend Set

Vintage Gold Brass Sparrow Birds Bookend Set

By Alberto and Diego Giacometti

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

These birds bookends brings a whimsical charm to your bookshelf or table top. The sparrow bookends will make a great gift for any reader or bird lover.

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Mid-20th Century Organic Modern The Vintage Sparrow

Materials

Brass

Vintage 18K Gold Chinese Amulet / Pendant w/ Jade, Ruby, Opal, Turquoise etc
Vintage 18K Gold Chinese Amulet / Pendant w/ Jade, Ruby, Opal, Turquoise etc

Vintage 18K Gold Chinese Amulet / Pendant w/ Jade, Ruby, Opal, Turquoise etc

Located in Cape May, NJ

The piece was custom made and depicts a small pagoda, a carved jadeite jade koi fish and a blooming cherry tree with a sparrow in it. The ring around the pendant is Serpentine, the f...

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Mid-20th Century Chinese Aesthetic Movement The Vintage Sparrow

Materials

Carnelian, Jade, Lapis Lazuli, Opal, Ruby, Turquoise, 18k Gold

Stunning 20thC French Lalique Crystal Bowl "Deux Moineaux Moqueurs" c.1990
Stunning 20thC French Lalique Crystal Bowl "Deux Moineaux Moqueurs" c.1990

Stunning 20thC French Lalique Crystal Bowl "Deux Moineaux Moqueurs" c.1990

By René Lalique

Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent

This exquisite decorative cup, titled “Deux Moineaux Moqueurs” (“Two Mocking Sparrows”), was crafted in France in the latter part of the 20th century and bears the distinguished Lali...

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20th Century French Other The Vintage Sparrow

Materials

Crystal

Mid-Century Brass Table Lamp in the Style of Jacques Duval-Brasseur
Mid-Century Brass Table Lamp in the Style of Jacques Duval-Brasseur

Mid-Century Brass Table Lamp in the Style of Jacques Duval-Brasseur

By Jacques Duval-Brasseur 1

Located in New York, NY

A stylized Brutalist brass sparrow adorns the front of the lamp. A polished brass rectangular frame surrounds the bird.

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1970s French Mid-Century Modern The Vintage Sparrow

Materials

Brass

Royal Copenhagen Porcelain Pair Of Birds Figurines
Royal Copenhagen Porcelain Pair Of Birds Figurines

Royal Copenhagen Porcelain Pair Of Birds Figurines

By Royal Copenhagen

Located in Guaynabo, PR

This is a Royal Copenhagen porcelain of a pair of small plump and feathery birds figurines known as sparrows. At the base is the Royal Copenhagen hallmark with the number-1309, a cro...

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20th Century Danish Art Nouveau The Vintage Sparrow

Materials

Porcelain

“Jungle aux oiseaux” Signed by Anne Leurent
“Jungle aux oiseaux” Signed by Anne Leurent

“Jungle aux oiseaux” Signed by Anne Leurent

Located in Beirut, LB

Depicting a colorful rural scene with flowers and sparrows on the trees. Made in cotton wool. This Flanders tapestry comes from a painting by Anne Leurent, artist from the North of...

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Late 20th Century French Art Deco The Vintage Sparrow

Materials

Wool

Decorative Red Glass Jugs, Geoffrey Baxter Whitefriars c.1950s Set of Seven
Decorative Red Glass Jugs, Geoffrey Baxter Whitefriars c.1950s Set of Seven

Decorative Red Glass Jugs, Geoffrey Baxter Whitefriars c.1950s Set of Seven

By Whitefriars, Geoffrey Baxter

Located in Glasgow, GB

Named for their distinct angular spouts, reminiscent of a sparrow’s beak, this striking shape was expertly achieved by hand during the forming process.

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Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern The Vintage Sparrow

Materials

Glass

Art Deco Frosted Glass & Transluscent Bell w/ Scultped Sparrow Handle by Lalique
Art Deco Frosted Glass & Transluscent Bell w/ Scultped Sparrow Handle by Lalique

Art Deco Frosted Glass & Transluscent Bell w/ Scultped Sparrow Handle by Lalique

By Lalique

Located in New York, NY

The handle is in frosted glass and takes the form of a small bird. The sparrow appears to have just briefly landed on a lone bell's handle and is seen glancing upwards quickly contem...

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Mid-20th Century French Art Deco The Vintage Sparrow

Materials

Glass

Japanese Bronze Jardiniere
Japanese Bronze Jardiniere

Japanese Bronze Jardiniere

Located in Bridgeport, CT

One of the sparrow mounts is attached but loose.

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Mid-20th Century Japanese Meiji The Vintage Sparrow

Materials

Bronze

Inlaid Wood Birds / Sparrows Tray by Couroc California
Inlaid Wood Birds / Sparrows Tray by Couroc California

Inlaid Wood Birds / Sparrows Tray by Couroc California

By The Couroc Company

Located in San Diego, CA

Super cool inlaid wood "Birds / Sparrows" tray handcrafted by Couroc California, circa 1970s.

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Mid-20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern The Vintage Sparrow

Materials

Resin, Wood

Antique Bird Print of the Eurasian Tree Sparrow, 1927
Antique Bird Print of the Eurasian Tree Sparrow, 1927

Antique Bird Print of the Eurasian Tree Sparrow, 1927

Located in Langweer, NL

Old bird print depicting the Eurasian tree sparrow. This print orginates from 'Svenska Foglar Efter Naturen Och Pa Stenritade' by Magnus von Wright.

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20th Century The Vintage Sparrow

Materials

Paper

Royal Copenhagen Porcelain Bird Figurine-Sparrow
Royal Copenhagen Porcelain Bird Figurine-Sparrow

Royal Copenhagen Porcelain Bird Figurine-Sparrow

By Royal Copenhagen

Located in Guaynabo, PR

This is a Royal Copenhagen porcelain of small plump and feathery bird figurine known as a sparrow. At the base is the Royal Copenhagen hallmark with the number-1501, a crown and Denm...

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20th Century Danish Art Nouveau The Vintage Sparrow

Materials

Porcelain

Lalique Crystal Sparrow Bird Sculpture Paperweight, France
Lalique Crystal Sparrow Bird Sculpture Paperweight, France

Lalique Crystal Sparrow Bird Sculpture Paperweight, France

By Lalique

Located in Rome, IT

Crystal sparrow by the French Lalique crystal. It has its original label on the bottom and the signature is engraved on the base.

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Late 20th Century French Mid-Century Modern The Vintage Sparrow

Materials

Crystal

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With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the the vintage sparrow you’re looking for. A the vintage sparrow — often made from metal, paper and stone — can elevate any home. There are many kinds of the the vintage sparrow you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 20th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. When you’re browsing for the right the vintage sparrow, those designed in Art Deco, mid-century modern and Art Nouveau styles are of considerable interest. A well-made the vintage sparrow has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Lalique, René Lalique and Goebel Company are consistently popular.

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The average selling price for a the vintage sparrow at 1stDibs is $798, while they’re typically $65 on the low end and $80,000 for the highest priced.
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  • 1stDibs ExpertJanuary 19, 2025
    Lucy Sparrow is famous for her art. Sparrow works in the UK and has a practice that is quirky yet subversive, luring the audience in with her soft, tactile, colorful felt creations before hitting them hard with her comments on subjects ranging from the demise of the traditional high street to censorship in pornography. Sparrow took the art world by storm in the summer of 2014 with the opening of her fully stocked felt Cornershop installation in London’s East End. Since then, her work has been shown internationally in galleries and at art fairs, including Art Basel, Scope Miami and the New York Affordable Art Fair. Find a variety of Lucy Sparrow art on 1stDibs.
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    A vintage watch is any watch that is at least two decades old. A model number can usually be found on a watch's movement for identification purposes, and date marks on the back of a watch can usually tell you if it is vintage. Vintage timepieces have made a comeback for serious collectors as well as casual enthusiasts all over the world. Find a collection of vintage watches on 1stDibs today.
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  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021
    A vintage diamond — as in, “a vintage diamond engagement ring” — refers to a ring that is at least 20 years old. Antique rings were made more than 100 years ago. Vintage diamond jewelry is not old enough to qualify as antique but it is at least two decades old. Find a collection of antique and vintage diamond jewelry on 1stDibs today.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    In jewelry terms, a piece that is between 50 and 100 years old is considered vintage. Cloisonne jewelry is made by filling in tiny pockets or cloisons with ground glass, oxides and colorful enamels. This means that a piece of cloisonne jewelry that is 50-100 years old would be considered vintage. Shop a collection of vintage cloisonne from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
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    The difference between vintage and antique is age. Vintage is typically defined as anything between 50 and 100 years old, while antique items are more than 100 years old. Vintage pewter would be any pewter that is between 50 and 100 years old. Shop a collection of vintage pewter from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
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    Vintage photography are the earliest prints that photographers could make from negatives. Yet even later copies from the same negative are considered original vintage prints. Find a collection of photography today on 1stDibs.
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    Vintage etching is a term that refers to a specific type of print produced between 50 and 100 years ago. Printmakers produced etchings by carving images into a copper plate and then soaking it in an acid bath. Then, they applied ink to the plate and pressed it against paper or another material to create an image. On 1stDibs, find a collection of vintage etchings.
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    A vintage Rolex is a timepiece made by the luxury Swiss watchmaker Rolex that is a certain age. Generally, experts refer to vintage models as those produced between 20 and 99 years ago. Watches made shortly after the company's founding that are at least 100 years old may be categorized as antiques. Shop a large collection of vintage Rolex watches on 1stDibs.
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    Vintage chalkware is a type of decorative object produced mostly during the early 20th century. Most pieces are made of gypsum or plaster of Paris and feature a hand-painted finish. On 1stDibs, you can find a selection of vintage chalkware.
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 28, 2021
    A vintage shoe refers to various footwear styles that were commonly worn decades ago. Shoes that are deemed vintage are at least 20 years old, and “vintage-style shoes” are inspired by styles that originated at least two decades ago or longer. Also referred to as retro shoes, today’s vintage-style shoes are often reproduced in mass quantities. Find a collection of authentic vintage shoes and other footwear on 1stDibs.
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    Those are, generally speaking, rugs that were woven around the mid 20th century.
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 28, 2021
    A vintage poster is a collector’s item — it usually refers to a piece of poster art that is at least 20 years old. These posters may range from $500 to $2,000 per item and can even be more expensive depending on subject matter, artist and other attributes. Shop a wide collection of unique vintage posters on 1stDibs today.
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    A vintage T-shirt is a tee that is at least 20 years old. For a piece of furniture or jewelry to be considered antique, it needs to be at least 100 years old. Shop designer and vintage T-shirts in fascinating styles and colors on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 4, 2024
    To identify vintage barware, examine the bases and interiors of items, looking for maker's markings. By matching these hallmarks to images published on trusted online resources, you can typically identify the maker and then conduct additional research to learn when it produced similar pieces. To be considered vintage, barware must be between 20 and 99 years old, as items at least 100 years old are antiques. If you can't find a maker's marking or run into any difficulties with your research, a certified appraiser or knowledgeable antique dealer can assist you. Explore an assortment of vintage barware on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 4, 2024
    One of the easiest ways to identify vintage majolica is to use the maker's marks. Look at the bottom and interior of your piece and then consult trusted online resources to determine if it was produced by a maker well-known for making majolica, such as Wedgwood, Minton or George Jones. Once you have identified the maker, research further to determine the approximate age of your piece. You can consider it vintage if it is 20 to 99 years old. Alternatively, you can ask a certified appraiser or experienced antique dealer to evaluate your piece. On 1stDibs, explore an assortment of vintage majolica pottery.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 4, 2024
    To identify vintage silver, use the hallmarks on your piece. You will usually find them on the bottoms and interiors of hollowware and decorative objects, as well as on the handles of flatware. Using trusted online resources, research the hallmarks to identify the maker and determine what characteristics to look for when dating its pieces. Employing the recommended dating method, determine the approximate age of your item. It would be considered vintage if it is 20 to 99 years old. Antiques are 100 years old or more, while contemporary pieces date back to the last 20 years. You can also enlist the help of a certified appraiser or knowledgeable antique dealer to simplify the process. Find a collection of vintage silver decorative objects on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 4, 2024
    To identify vintage glass, you will need to figure out if your item is between 20 and 99 years old. The easiest way to do so is first to determine the maker by looking for and then researching any markings present on the glassware. Unfortunately, vintage glass is often marked with paper and foil labels, which tend to come loose with use. As a result, experience and expertise are often necessary to accurately perform the identification process, so you may wish to have a certified appraiser or experienced antique dealer weigh in if your glassware is unmarked. Find a diverse assortment of vintage glassware on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021
    A salt cellar is an essential piece of tableware for any household that has ever gathered around the dinner table. It's used to hold and dispense salt. Shop a range of antique and vintage salt cellars on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021
    A vintage Persian rug is often a hand-knotted or hand-woven rug that dates from the 1940s to the 1980s. True Persian rugs can only be produced in Iran's middle eastern area. A soft backing is usually included in a genuine Persian rug. Find a wide collection of vintage Persian rugs in various materials on 1stDibs today.