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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
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20th Century Modern The Vintage Sparrow

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Drypoint, Aquatint

1970s Gucci Pewter Mini Sparrow Votive Holder Desk Accessory
By Gucci
Located in West Hollywood, CA
small sparrow, this piece is made of heavy silver-toned metal and features embellished eyes. This makes
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1970s Italian The Vintage Sparrow

Gold Plated Sterling Silver Cream Jug or Milk Jug, Sparrow Beak Style, 1938
By Walter H. Wilson
Located in London, London
in the 'Sparrow beak' style, and is gold plated. The cream jug measures 3"(7.5cm) tall, by 3.25"(8cm
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1930s English The Vintage Sparrow

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Sterling Silver

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

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Ceramic

Vintage Mechanical tin plated wind up Sparrow Bird toy - 1960's - China
Located in EINDHOVEN, NL
Vintage wind-up Sparrow toy with a mechanical tinplated clockwork mechanism - 1960s Manufactured in
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Late 20th Century Mid-Century Modern The Vintage Sparrow

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Metal, Sheet Metal, Tin

Sterling Silver Cigar Case by William Henry Sparrow, 1911
By William Henry Sparrow
Located in London, GB
Sterling Silver Cigar Case by William Henry Sparrow from 1911 In very good condition, this is a
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20th Century The Vintage Sparrow

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Sterling Silver

Vintage Sterling Silver Cigar Case by William Henry Sparrow, 1911
Sterling Silver Cigar Case by William Henry Sparrow, 1911
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H 5.12 in W 2.49 in D 0.83 in
Original 1948 British Railways Poster, Sands across the Sea, Brittany Normandy
By Clodagh Sparrow
Located in London, GB
trees leading up to a blue sky. Artwork by Clodagh Sparrow. Good condition, restored minor loss, folds
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1940s British The Vintage Sparrow

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Paper

Cartier Sparrow Brooch
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Cartier sparrow brooch A pair of perching birds formed from carved blue and green chalcedony (13
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1990s Contemporary The Vintage Sparrow

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Chalcedony, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Cartier Sparrow Brooch
Cartier Sparrow Brooch
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W 0.91 in L 1.15 in
Antique Bird Print of the Eurasian Tree Sparrow, 1927
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique bird print titled 'Passer Montanus'. Old bird print depicting the Eurasian tree sparrow
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20th Century The Vintage Sparrow

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Paper

Inside the Flowers (Java Sparrow and Peach Blossoms) — Japanese Woodblock, 1950
Located in Myrtle Beach, SC
Shoko Uemura, 'Inside the Flowers (Java Sparrow and Peach Blossoms)', color woodcut, c. 1950s
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1950s Showa The Vintage Sparrow

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Woodcut

Antique Bird Print of the House Sparrow by Von Wright, 1927
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique bird print titled 'Passer Domesticus'. Old bird print depicting the house sparrow. This
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20th Century The Vintage Sparrow

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Paper

Vintage Kimono with Embroidered Sparrow Detail
Located in London, GB
silk and has embroidered sparrows sitting on a bamboo branch on the hem. From Kyoto in the 1970s, the
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1970s Japanese The Vintage Sparrow

Trifari Art Deco Enamel Sparrow, Alfred Phillipe
By Alfred Philippe for Trifari
Located in New York, NY
Charming Trifari Art Deco Enamel Sparrow, Alfred Phillipe from the 1930's. Original rare enamel
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1930s American Art Deco The Vintage Sparrow

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Rhodium, Enamel

Lalique Frosted Crystal Martinets Sparrow Birds Vase
By Lalique
Located in Guaynabo, PR
several frosted Martinets Sparrow birds that are flying all around. Under the base is marked Lalique, an
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20th Century French Art Nouveau The Vintage Sparrow

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Crystal

Gübelin Couple of Sparrows Agate Calcite Sculpture
By Gubelin
Located in Paris, FR
Sculpture representing a couple of sparrows in agate on a calcite base. Sold with copies of
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1980s Swiss Contemporary The Vintage Sparrow

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Agate

Vintage Lalique Nogent Compote "Footed Sparrows" Bowl
By Lalique, Marc Lalique
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine Lalique compote or footed bowl. In the Nogent pattern (or Sparrows design). With a
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20th Century French Art Deco The Vintage Sparrow

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Art Glass

Six Panel Japanese Peony and Sparrow Scene Screen
Located in Locust Valley, NY
A six panel Japanese screen depicting a landscape scene peonies and sparrows against a gold
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20th Century The Vintage Sparrow

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Gold Leaf

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
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20th Century French The Vintage Sparrow

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Crystal

Frosted Crystal Sparrow / Bird Sculpture by Lalique of France
By Lalique
Located in San Diego, CA
Gorgeous frosted crystal sparrow / bird sculpture by Lalique of France, circa 1980s. The bird is in
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Mid-20th Century French Art Deco The Vintage Sparrow

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Crystal

Lovely Scroll Paintings Japan Artist Signed Sparrow in Autumn
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Lovely first half of the 20th century scroll paintings Japan artist-signed sparrow in autumn
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20th Century Japanese Showa The Vintage Sparrow

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Fabric

Moineau Fier an Original Rene Lalique Glass Sparrow Paperweight
By René Lalique
Located in Forest Row, East Sussex
Moineau Fier, an Art Deco glass paperweight. A proud sparrow in frosted glass set on an integral
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1930s French Art Deco The Vintage Sparrow

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Glass

Moineau Sournois an Original R Lalique Glass Sparrow Paperweight
By René Lalique
Located in Forest Row, East Sussex
Moineau Sournois, an Art Deco glass bird paperweight. A frosted glass sparrow pecking for food
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1930s French Art Deco The Vintage Sparrow

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Glass

Goebel Porcelain Hand Painted Bird Figurine of a House Sparrow
By Goebel Company
Located in Guaynabo, PR
Sparrow bird. It is standing up over a branch with a green leaf. It is hallmarked Goebel, W.Germany at the
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20th Century German Art Nouveau The Vintage Sparrow

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Porcelain

Lorenz Hutschenreuther Hand Painted Porcelain Group Sculpture of Sparrows Birds
By Lorenz Hutschenreuther
Located in Guaynabo, PR
This is a Hutschenreuther porcelain group sculpture/figurine that is depicting a mother sparrow
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20th Century German Art Nouveau The Vintage Sparrow

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Porcelain

Lovely Scroll Paintings Japan Artist Signed Sparrow in Autumn
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Dongwon Ho? "Fukihana" silk true work hanging scroll both box, First half of the 20th century. Condition: State is good, thin spots and wrinkles and fine coloring bald, please ...
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20th Century Japanese Showa The Vintage Sparrow

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Fabric

Set of Three Lalique Sculputes Sparrow Butterfly and Perfume Bottle 1950s
By Lalique
Located in Florence, IT
Set of three Vintage Lalique Crystal Scultures (one sparrow, one butterfly and one perfume bottle
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern The Vintage Sparrow

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Crystal

Oil Painting By Vernon de Beauvoir Ward “Sparrow and Spring Blossom"
Located in Mere, GB
“Sparrow and Spring Blossom"” By Vernon de Beauvoir Ward. Vernon de Beauvoir Ward 1905-1985 was a
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20th Century Modern The Vintage Sparrow

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Oil

Japanese Four Panel Screen: Tree Sparrows on Drying Stacks of Bailed Rice
Located in Hudson, NY
Sparrows ravish freshly harvested rice, drying on stakes, beyond wild chrysanthemum. Mineral
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20th Century Japanese The Vintage Sparrow

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Silk, Wood, Lacquer

Pair of Sommerso Art Glass Song Birds / Sparrows by Murano Glass Studios
By Murano 5
Located in San Diego, CA
Nice pair of art glass song birds / sparrows by Murano glass studios, circa 1970s in a green / gold
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern The Vintage Sparrow

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Art Glass, Sommerso

Set of Four Lovely Mid-Century Sparrow Bedside Table Lamps, 1950s, Germany
Located in Munich, DE
Set of four extremely rare and lovely Mid-Century Modern sparrow bedside table lamps. Designed and
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1950s German Mid-Century Modern The Vintage Sparrow

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Brass

Mid-Century French Signed Lalique Frosted Crystal Sparrow Sculptures, Set of 4
By Marc Lalique
Located in Dallas, TX
Decorate a shelf or a desk with this set of vintage bird sculptures. Created in France by Lalique circa 1970, each frosted crystal bird is signed on the base; it includes "Le Moineau...
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Mid-20th Century French The Vintage Sparrow

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Crystal

Untitled (Conference of the Birds)
By Beatriz Vidal
Located in Myrtle Beach, SC
, McGraw-Hill, 2011. More recently, she illustrated “Pine and the Winter Sparrow”, retold by Alexis York
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1990s Contemporary The Vintage Sparrow

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Gouache, Watercolor

The Woodpecker - Original Etching by Leonardo Castellani - 1934
By Leonardo Castellani
Located in Roma, IT
(cm 49 x 34). Perfect conditions. The artwork represents a very beautiful composition with a sparrow
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1930s The Vintage Sparrow

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Etching

"The Three Dollar Bill Network, " Oil Pastel on Cardboard signed by Reginald Gee
By Reginald K. Gee
Located in Milwaukee, WI
Prophet William J. Blackmon and Simon Sparrow, Gee is primarily self-taught. He refers to himself as a
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1990s Neo-Expressionist The Vintage Sparrow

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Oil Pastel, Cardboard

"The Sound of Color, " Oil Pastel on Illustration Board by Reginald K. Gee
By Reginald K. Gee
Located in Milwaukee, WI
Milwaukee’s Performing Arts Center. Like Prophet William J. Blackmon and Simon Sparrow, Gee is primarily self
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1980s Contemporary The Vintage Sparrow

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Oil Pastel, Illustration Board

"The Light from Beneath, " Oil Pastel on Grocery Bag signed by Reginald K. Gee
By Reginald K. Gee
Located in Milwaukee, WI
. Blackmon and Simon Sparrow, Gee is primarily self-taught. He refers to himself as a visionary Neo
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1990s Contemporary The Vintage Sparrow

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Oil Pastel, Found Objects

20th century French Romantique Bird Painting, 1950s
Located in LEGNY, FR
sparrows. Delicate and romantic painting. Louis XV style frame with a bow on the top. Nice quality.
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1950s French The Vintage Sparrow

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Wood, Paint

Llana Goor Israel Bronze Mid Century Table with Cat & Bird Dimensional Glass Top
Located in Port Jervis, NY
style of Alberto & Diego Giacometti. A playful cat with a sparrow like bird sitting on the stretchers in
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1980s Israeli Modern The Vintage Sparrow

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Travertine, Bronze

Vintage Mercedes Benz Gullwing Lithograph by Harold James Chelworth
By MERCEDES BENZ
Located in Brooklyn, NY
room. Printed by San Francisco's renowned Tea Lautrec Litho studio in collaboration with Sparrow
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Late 20th Century American Modern The Vintage Sparrow

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Glass, Paper

"Moineau" Ceramic Mirror by Mithé Espelt, France 1960's
By Mithé Espelt
Located in New York, NY
"Moineau" (Sparrow) ceramic mirror Decorated with an orange bird surrounded by gilded leaves and
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Mid-20th Century The Vintage Sparrow

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Gold

Bukowski, Mockingbird Wish Me Luck, Presentation Copy First Paperback Edition
Located in Hillsborough, NJ
Author: bukowski, charles. Title: mockingbird wish me luck. Publisher: los angeles: black sparrow
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1970s American The Vintage Sparrow

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Paper

Vintage Santo Domingo Multi Strand Turquoise Treasure Necklace
Located in Frazier Park, CA
Beads, and Hand Painted Shell Including: Sparrow/Dove Turtle Polar Bear Fox Fish Brown Bear Partridge
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Mid-20th Century American Native American The Vintage Sparrow

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Turquoise, Agate, Onyx, Sterling Silver

Set of Five Royal Worcester Bird Models
By Royal Worcester
Located in London, GB
wood warbler, gold crest, sparrow, hedge sparrow and nuthatch. Each bird is placed atop a branch or
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Mid-20th Century English The Vintage Sparrow

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Porcelain

Set of Five Royal Worcester Bird Models
Set of Five Royal Worcester Bird Models
H 3.55 in W 3.15 in D 2.37 in
Rare Rene Lalique Clear Glass Moineau Menu signed c 1931
By René Lalique
Located in Worcester Park, GB
fixed menus. The image is particularly striking. It features, on the top surface a Moineau (Sparrow
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1930s French Art Deco The Vintage Sparrow

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Art Glass

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
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20th Century Japanese Showa The Vintage Sparrow

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Silk

Mid Century Lalique Elizabeth Vase
By Lalique
Located in Dallas, TX
among foliage, sparrows carved in relief adorn this satin finish clear crystal. This vase takes us to a
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20th Century French Art Nouveau The Vintage Sparrow

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Art Glass

Carl Hansen Vega Series Chair in Edelman's Poem Leather by Ilse Crawford
By Ilse Crawford, Carl Hansen & Søn, Vilhelm Lauritzen
Located in Burlington, NJ
enduring natural material. Poem Leather in color Sparrow by Ilse Crawford Crawford identified that Poem’s
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern The Vintage Sparrow

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Leather, Oak

Pair of English Staffordshire Birds, Signed M. Doubell Miller, C. 1930
By Crown Staffordshire
Located in Pearland, TX
"Solitary Sparrow" and signed on the reverse by the artist, M. Doubell Miller. These lovely birds are a nice
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1930s English The Vintage Sparrow

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Porcelain

Otis Sprow Railroad Tracks 1978 Contemporary Silver Gelatin Photograph Framed
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
An ethereal silver gelatin photograph titled “Railroad Tracks” by Otis Sparrow. Dated 1978. An
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1970s The Vintage Sparrow

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Paper

French Art Deco UCRA Bronze Swan Marble Mantle Garniture Clock Set by Marefbay
Located in Van Nuys, CA
rectangular marble base with bronze sparrows on a tree branch, matching pair of marble disks on plinths.
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1930s The Vintage Sparrow

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Marble

László Jurcsák for Hollohaza Large Porcelain Vase
Located in Delft, NL
floral decoration finished with sparrow shaped scene. Around the sene and rims lined with goldpaint
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20th Century Hungarian The Vintage Sparrow

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Porcelain

1930s Gold Lamé Sculpted Perch Hat with Bird/Feather Accent
Located in San Francisco, CA
decorated with a hand carved wooden and calinoid sparrow bird finished with an enlarged plume of custom dyed
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1930s The Vintage Sparrow

Vintage French Art Deco Style Lalique Elisabeth Crystal Glass Vase Coupe Signed
By Lalique
Located in Portland, OR
mold blown with sparrows nestled in foliage, blown in relief, the vase is signed with an etched
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Mid-20th Century French Art Deco The Vintage Sparrow

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Crystal

Semi-Precious Stone and Silver Bird Model
Located in London, GB
6cm A charming pair of sparrows perches atop a youngite agate rock. The birds are crafted from a
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20th Century European Modern The Vintage Sparrow

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Agate, Silver, Other

Semi-Precious Stone and Silver Bird Model
Semi-Precious Stone and Silver Bird Model
H 3.55 in W 4.34 in D 2.37 in
Vintage French 1950s Yellow Gold Bird Cufflinks
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
engraved decoration depicting a nesting sparrow upon a branch. The central arrangement is bordered with an
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1950s French The Vintage Sparrow

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18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage French 1950s Yellow Gold Bird Cufflinks
Vintage French 1950s Yellow Gold Bird Cufflinks
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Dm 0.62 in L 0.62 in
Dragonfly #3 : Monochrome etching
By Lisa Dinhofer
Located in New York, NY
transparency of a cicada wing, the soft plumage of a redheaded sparrow, and the radiating patterns on a
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1990s Naturalistic The Vintage Sparrow

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Etching

Artists Miyao Jujin, Showa Period Bird and Plum Scroll Japan 20c Artist Nihonga
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
As you can see, this work depicts a sparrow in a bamboo grove with sunlight shining through it
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20th Century Japanese Showa The Vintage Sparrow

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Silk

“Allégorie en Musique” Figurative Tapestry Signed “René Fumeron”
By Rene Fumeron
Located in Beirut, LB
stylized sparrows and trees. Signed on the left.   
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Mid-20th Century French Art Deco The Vintage Sparrow

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Canvas

Collection Steiff PomPom and Mohair Birds, Germany
By Steiff
Located in Delft, NL
birds, (2 of the serie #6504,42), 4 some larger ones , 1 with iron legs and a sparrow (mohair). The bird
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20th Century German The Vintage Sparrow

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Fabric

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
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20th Century Japanese Taisho The Vintage Sparrow

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Silk

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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.

How Much is a The Vintage Sparrow?

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 ExpertOctober 12, 2021
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    A vintage purse is a purse which is at least 20 years old. The appeal of vintage bags has broadened over time, and today, vintage purses from Chanel, Hermès and other luxury fashion brands are in high demand. On 1stDibs, you can find a wide variety of vintage and designer purses and other bags.
  • 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 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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    NazmiyalMarch 23, 2021
    Those are, generally speaking, rugs that were woven around the mid 20th century.
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    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.
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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.
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    There are a few things to look for in a vintage lithograph. First, check for a signature to determine the artist. Another check is to examine the print with a magnifying glass. There will be a dot pattern from the tooth of the surface it was drawn on. On 1stDibs, find a variety of vintage lithograph artwork from top artists.
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    To tell if a bicycle is vintage, first look for a serial number or manufacturer's label. If you locate one or both, use the information as the basis for online research. Also, examine the parts. If you see a friction shifter, your bike was likely made before 1984. Suspension forks usually indicate a manufacturing date of 1990 or later. On 1stDibs, shop a range of antique and vintage bicycles.
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    To tell if a brooch is vintage, take a look at its fastener. Pieces made during the first half of the 20th century often had a long thin fastener that you push to open or close. This style of hardware is commonly known as a trombone clasp. Locking safety clasps emerged during the 1930s, and jewelers used them throughout the rest of the 20th century. You can also check brooches for a date stamp or research the maker's mark to determine who produced it. Then, consult trusted online resources to determine the age. Alternatively, you can have a certified appraiser or professional jeweler examine the piece. On 1stDibs, find a variety of brooches from some of the world's top sellers.
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    One trick to cleaning a vintage demijohn is to put dried rice inside the jug and give it a shake to help clear out any particles stuck on the inside. Then clean it out with hot water and a cleaner, followed by a sterilizer. Shop a selection of demijohns from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
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    The easiest way to determine if a watch is vintage is to look for a date on the back. If the date is more than 20 years old, the timepiece would be considered vintage. If a watch lacks a date, a certified appraiser has the knowledge and experience needed to determine its age. Find a variety of watches on 1stDibs.
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    Lotus GallerySeptember 23, 2020

    Antique is usually defined as being over 100 years old. Vintage is a bit more subjective, with some saying anything over 20 years old is vintage, while others state something must be over 50 years old to be considered vintage.