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Antique Print of Chinese Torture or Punishment of the Rack, 1859
Antique Print of Chinese Torture or Punishment of the Rack, 1859

Antique Print of Chinese Torture or Punishment of the Rack, 1859

Located in Langweer, NL

Print of Chinese punishment of the rack. The rack is a torture device consisting of a rectangular, usually wooden frame.

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Antique 1850s English Prints

Materials

Paper

A metamorphic figure of a 'Nuremberg Iron Maiden'
A metamorphic figure of a 'Nuremberg Iron Maiden'

A metamorphic figure of a 'Nuremberg Iron Maiden'

By Carl Kauba

Located in London, England

The Egyptian-styled statuette depicts a female nude in something akin to an iron maiden, which in popular culture was once thought to be a medieval torture device although evidence i...

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Late 19th Century Art Nouveau Nude Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Akoya Pearl & Turquoise Berry Clusters on Leafy 14K Gold Dangle Earrings
Akoya Pearl & Turquoise Berry Clusters on Leafy 14K Gold Dangle Earrings

Akoya Pearl & Turquoise Berry Clusters on Leafy 14K Gold Dangle Earrings

By Eytan Brandes

Located in Sherman Oaks, CA

The backs of the earrings are completely free of evidence of their former lives as lobe-torture devices. Since the purity marks were on the original screwback fittings, we marked ea...

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2010s American Contemporary Dangle Earrings

Materials

Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Turquoise, 14k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold

The Bull of Phalaris (After Woeiriot) - Vivid Oil Painting - Adrian Barquero
The Bull of Phalaris (After Woeiriot) - Vivid Oil Painting - Adrian Barquero

The Bull of Phalaris (After Woeiriot) - Vivid Oil Painting - Adrian Barquero

By Adrian Barquero

Located in Chicago, IL

Adrian Barquero The Bull of Phalaris ( After Woeiriot) , 2026 oil on canvas 50h x 40w in 127h x 101.60w x 3.81d cm ABQ019 Dominated by a monumental cobalt bull set upon a plinth, th...

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2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

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Handmade Artisan Doll Torture "Rack"
Handmade Artisan Doll Torture "Rack"

Handmade Artisan Doll Torture "Rack"

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H 8 in W 22.75 in D 7 in

Handmade Artisan Doll Torture "Rack"

Located in Nashville, TN

As the story goes, a fine Tennessee dollhouse maker meticulously crafted working torture devices for dolls in his retirement.

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20th Century American Toys

Materials

Wood, String

Handmade Artisan Working Doll Guillotine
Handmade Artisan Working Doll Guillotine

Handmade Artisan Working Doll Guillotine

Located in Nashville, TN

As the story goes, a fine Tennessee dollhouse maker meticulously crafted working torture devices for dolls in his retirement.

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Vintage 1950s American Outsider and Self Taught Art

Materials

Wood, String

Miniature 'Iron Maiden' Torture Chambers
Miniature 'Iron Maiden' Torture Chambers

Miniature 'Iron Maiden' Torture Chambers

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H 4.25 in W 2 in D 2 in

Miniature 'Iron Maiden' Torture Chambers

Located in Hanover, MA

An iron maiden (German: Eiserne Jungfrau) is a torture device, consisting of an iron cabinet, with a hinged front, sufficiently tall to enclose a human being.

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Antique 19th Century German Models and Miniatures

Materials

Metal

Antique French Cast Iron Screw Press
Antique French Cast Iron Screw Press

Antique French Cast Iron Screw Press

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H 16 in W 8 in D 8 in

Antique French Cast Iron Screw Press

Located in Forney, TX

Many people like to compare the object to a medieval torture device, and, if you get a chance to see one, you'd be hard "pressed" do disagree.

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Early 20th Century French Tableware

Materials

Iron

Scold’s Bridle Metal Mask, United Kingdom, 1700
Scold’s Bridle Metal Mask, United Kingdom, 1700

Scold’s Bridle Metal Mask, United Kingdom, 1700

Located in Milan, IT

Scold’s bridle, a metal mask, was used to punish mainly women found gossiping, nagging, brawling with neighbors or lying. The torture device is an iron muzzle in an iron framework th...

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Antique Early 18th Century British Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Iron

Miniature Iron Maiden of Nuremberg
Miniature Iron Maiden of Nuremberg

Miniature Iron Maiden of Nuremberg

Located in Hanover, MA

At base of doors is printed Eiserne Jungfrau. An iron maiden is a torture device, consisting of an iron cabinet, with a hinged front, sufficiently tall to enclose a human being.

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Antique 1890s German Gothic Models and Miniatures

Materials

Iron

Wood Holy Man Sandals from Southern India
Wood Holy Man Sandals from Southern India

Wood Holy Man Sandals from Southern India

Located in Richmond, CA

Great conversation piece or foot torture device.

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Vintage 1930s Indian Decorative Objects

Materials

Wood

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Untitled (One Cent Life) /// Joan Mitchell Female Artist Abstract Expressionism
Untitled (One Cent Life) /// Joan Mitchell Female Artist Abstract Expressionism

Untitled (One Cent Life) /// Joan Mitchell Female Artist Abstract Expressionism

By Joan Mitchell

Located in Saint Augustine, FL

Artist: Joan Mitchell (American, 1925-1992) Title: "Untitled" (Page 92-93) Portfolio: One Cent Life *Unsigned edition Year: 1964 Medium: Original Lithograph on wove paper Limited edi...

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1960s Abstract Expressionist Abstract Prints

Materials

Lithograph

Steven Battelle 13.5 Carat Pink Tourmaline 18K Gold/Sterling Drop Earrings
Steven Battelle 13.5 Carat Pink Tourmaline 18K Gold/Sterling Drop Earrings

Steven Battelle 13.5 Carat Pink Tourmaline 18K Gold/Sterling Drop Earrings

By Steven Battelle

Located in Soquel, CA

Two clear pink Brazilian tourmaline 10 x 14 mm cabochons are surrounded by 4 point spirals, a twist wire and "jawan" (18K large granulation) in these ancient-inspired handmade drop e...

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21st Century and Contemporary Balinese Contemporary Drop Earrings

Materials

Tourmaline, 18k Gold

Bullfighting Scene Oil on Canvas, Expressionist, Circa 1960, Unframed
Bullfighting Scene Oil on Canvas, Expressionist, Circa 1960, Unframed

Bullfighting Scene Oil on Canvas, Expressionist, Circa 1960, Unframed

By Jose Maria Tuser Vazquez

Located in Sitges, Barcelona

Title: Bullfighting Scene Artist: José María Tuser Vázquez (1919-1986) Technique: Oil on canvas Dimensions: 16.1 x 13 inches (unframed) Date: c. 1950-1960 Condition: Good Provenance:...

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1960s Expressionist Animal Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Natural 29.58cts Pearl, 1.31cts Diamond & 0.68cts Sapphire Earrings in 14k Gold
Natural 29.58cts Pearl, 1.31cts Diamond & 0.68cts Sapphire Earrings in 14k Gold

Natural 29.58cts Pearl, 1.31cts Diamond & 0.68cts Sapphire Earrings in 14k Gold

Located in jaipur, IN

You don't have to pay any tax to release the shipment. We pay tax and shipping expenses. This stunning, designer-made Earring is crafted from 14-carat gold and features a sapphire, ...

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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Art Deco Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Sapphire, 14k Gold

Set of 2 Brutalist Whitewashed Reclaimed Wood Collage Tiles by Peter Glassford
Set of 2 Brutalist Whitewashed Reclaimed Wood Collage Tiles by Peter Glassford

Set of 2 Brutalist Whitewashed Reclaimed Wood Collage Tiles by Peter Glassford

By Peter Glassford

Located in San Antonio, TX

A sculptural White wash collage tiles part of the Brutal Nature collection by Peter Glassford, handcrafted from reclaimed wood fragments and assembled into a richly textured, one-of-...

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2010s Mexican Brutalist Contemporary Art

Materials

Wood

New Black Wrought Iron Curule Bench with Cushion, Savonarola, Throne
New Black Wrought Iron Curule Bench with Cushion, Savonarola, Throne

New Black Wrought Iron Curule Bench with Cushion, Savonarola, Throne

Located in Miami, FL

New black wrought iron curule bench with cushion, Savonarola, Throne. Cushion included.

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21st Century and Contemporary European Neoclassical Benches

Materials

Iron

2.56 Carat Diamond Tear Drop South Sea Cultured Pearl Platinum Dangle Earrings
2.56 Carat Diamond Tear Drop South Sea Cultured Pearl Platinum Dangle Earrings

2.56 Carat Diamond Tear Drop South Sea Cultured Pearl Platinum Dangle Earrings

Located in Stamford, CT

Experience the epitome of elegance with our tear drop South Sea cultured Pearl Diamond platinum dangle earrings. Each earring features a luminous teardrop-shaped pearl, renowned for ...

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Late 20th Century Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Cultured Pearl, South Sea Pearl, Platinum

Contemporary Mexican Design Handcrafted Wood Cabinet Carmen, Mirror
Contemporary Mexican Design Handcrafted Wood Cabinet Carmen, Mirror

Contemporary Mexican Design Handcrafted Wood Cabinet Carmen, Mirror

$12,200 / item

H 43.31 in W 17.72 in D 35.44 in

Contemporary Mexican Design Handcrafted Wood Cabinet Carmen, Mirror

By Comité de Proyectos

Located in Ciudad de México, CDMX

Carmen is a bartender, a storage cabinet with a functional design. Inside, it has a pair of drawers for storing objects, space for bottles, compartments for glasses and a cup holder...

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2010s Mexican Modern Cabinets

Materials

Steel

Testa Di Fauno Statue

Testa Di Fauno Statue

$2,770 / item

H 19.69 in W 5.91 in D 5.91 in

Testa Di Fauno Statue

By Fonderia Artistica Ruocco

Located in Milan, IT

This exquisite piece represents the head of a bearded faun, clearly depicted with his goat horns and elongated ears. The faun was the Roman equivalent of the ancient Greek satyr, a m...

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2010s Italian Statues

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Late Art Deco Night & Day Pearl 8.0 Ct Diamond Flower Earrings
Late Art Deco Night & Day Pearl 8.0 Ct Diamond Flower Earrings

Late Art Deco Night & Day Pearl 8.0 Ct Diamond Flower Earrings

Located in Napoli, IT

quite an exceptional late art Deco Diamond pearl earrings 1935 circa – super elegant design made in night & Day version but actually like having 3 pairs of earrings in one, all i...

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Vintage 1930s Italian Art Deco Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold

Syna Yellow Gold Flower Earrings with Diamonds
Syna Yellow Gold Flower Earrings with Diamonds

Syna Yellow Gold Flower Earrings with Diamonds

By Syna Jewels

Located in Fort Lee, NJ

Created in 18 karat yellow gold Diamonds 0.30 carat approx. 18kyg butterfly backs Can be worn at different angles Limited edition Crafted with 18 karat yellow gold, these limited ed...

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2010s American Contemporary Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Floral 4.02Ct Sleeping Beauty Turquoise Diamond Earrings in 14K Gold
Vintage Floral 4.02Ct Sleeping Beauty Turquoise Diamond Earrings in 14K Gold

Vintage Floral 4.02Ct Sleeping Beauty Turquoise Diamond Earrings in 14K Gold

Located in Hong Kong, HK

Radiate elegance and sophistication with these 14 Karat Yellow Gold Earrings, a breathtaking blend of artistry and luxury. Showcasing 4.02 carats of vibrant turquoise, these earrings...

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2010s Hong Kong Art Deco Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Turquoise, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Ernesto Valabrega for Studio Vittorio Valabrega Decorative Fireplace Mantel
Ernesto Valabrega for Studio Vittorio Valabrega Decorative Fireplace Mantel

Ernesto Valabrega for Studio Vittorio Valabrega Decorative Fireplace Mantel

By Vittorio Valabrega

Located in Waalwijk, NL

Ernesto Valabrega for Studio Vittorio Valabrega, decorative fireplace mantel, lacquered wood, plaster, glass, iron, Italy, 1930s This striking decorative fireplace mantel, presumabl...

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Vintage 1930s Italian Art Deco Fireplaces and Mantels

Materials

Iron

17th Century Dutch Oil Painting Figures outside Building in Ancient Landscape
17th Century Dutch Oil Painting Figures outside Building in Ancient Landscape

17th Century Dutch Oil Painting Figures outside Building in Ancient Landscape

Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire

Figures in Landscape Dutch School, 17th century oil on wood panel, framed in antique wooden frame framed: 14.5 x 17 inches panel : 10 x 12 inches Provenance: private collection, Engl...

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17th Century Old Masters Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil

Stunning Triple Oval Turquoise Earrings
Stunning Triple Oval Turquoise Earrings

Stunning Triple Oval Turquoise Earrings

$645

H 0.69 in W 0.69 in Dm 0.69 in

Stunning Triple Oval Turquoise Earrings

By Bijoux Num

Located in Los Angeles, CA

These stunning pair of earrings feature sets of oval cabochon-cut turquoise adorned with round simulated diamonds, handset in 18k yellow gold vermeil over sterling silver. The turquo...

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2010s American Contemporary Lever-Back Earrings

Materials

Turquoise, Sterling Silver, 18k Gold, Vermeil

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