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Armchair 'Type Called “Friar”' Wood, Textil, Spain, 20th Century
Located in Madrid, ES
This type of seat was very common in Spain despite its Italian origin. The typology was introduced
Category
20th Century Spanish Renaissance Armchairs
Materials
Metal
18th Century Regence - Louis XV Chest of Drawers, Rosewood, France, circa 1730
Located in Greven, DE
Dimensions: H x W x D: 85 x 137 x 66 cm
Description:
Early Louis XV commode, so-called commode en tombeau
Category
Antique 1720s French Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Bronze
H 33.47 in W 53.94 in D 25.99 in
Brazilian Modern Chest of Drawers in Hardwood by Moveis Cimo, 1950s, Brazil
By Moveis Cimo
Located in New York, NY
-Century Modern, or postmodern type environment and the iconic design and Size will make this desk an
Category
Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Dra...
Materials
Hardwood
H 33.9 in W 37 in D 19.3 in
Louis XVI Style French Walnut Briarwood Chest of Drawers with Marble Top
Located in Prato, Tuscany
sixteenth and eighteenth centuries (in fact, workers in the sector often call it "Venetian graniglia"(grit
Category
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble
H 32.68 in W 30.32 in D 16.15 in
Vico Magistretti Black CS49 Samarcanda Black Chest of Drawers by Poggi 1970s
By Poggi, Vico Magistretti
Located in Montecatini Terme, IT
own language and own image.
Magistretti was one of the founding fathers of so-called Italian Design
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Post-Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Faux Leather, Wood
H 29.14 in W 86.62 in D 21.26 in
A fine Dutch Commode attr. to the workshop of Matthijs Horrix, circa 1770-1780
By Matthijs Horrix
Located in Amsterdam, NL
country.
This chest of drawers is one from a series made between 1770 and 1780 in the so-called
Category
Antique 18th Century Dutch Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Carrara Marble, Bronze
H 32.29 in W 45.28 in D 20.48 in
Nature Call 1
Located in Ibadan, Oyo
The artwork titled "Nature Call 1" is a striking representation of a man sitting in the middle of
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Expressionist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Acrylic
Nature Call 2
Located in Ibadan, Oyo
"Nature Call," an enchanting artwork, captures the essence of artistic harmony through the
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Expressionist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Acrylic, Canvas
Nature Call 1
Located in Ibadan, Oyo
The artwork titled "Nature Call 1" is a striking representation of a man sitting in the middle of
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Expressionist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Acrylic
Antique George IV Mahogany Wellington Chest C1830 19th Century
Located in London, GB
ITEM IS MADE OF IS SWIETENIA MACROPHYLLA AND THIS TYPE OF MAHOGANY IS NOT SUBJECT TO CITES REGULATION
Category
Antique 1830s George IV Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Mahogany
Antique George III Serpentine Flame Mahogany Chest Drawers, 18th Century
Located in London, GB
TYPE OF MAHOGANY IS NOT SUBJECT TO CITES REGULATION.
Condition:
In excellent condition having been
Category
Antique 1780s English George III Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
H 38.59 in W 46.07 in D 24.41 in
Commode After Benneman and Stöckel, Louis XVI Paris Around 1900
By Benneman and Stockel
Located in Heiligenberg, DE
commode type in the form of a sideboard with additional drawers behind the doors is also called commode à
Category
Antique 1890s French Louis XVI Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Hardwood
Social Call, Estate Edition Photograph
By Slim Aarons
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Slim Aarons
Social Call
1972, Printed Later
Numbered and stamped by the Slim Aarons Estate
Category
1970s Realist Figurative Photography
Materials
Lambda
Brazilian Modern Chest in Hardwood & Brass by Geraldo de Barros, 1950s, Brazil
By Geraldo de Barros
Located in New York, NY
look great in any mid century modern, or postmodern type environment and the iconic design and size
Category
Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Dra...
Materials
Brass
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H 29.1 in W 40.9 in D 15.4 in
Antique Pair Adam Revival Satinwood Side Cabinets Commodes 19th C
Located in London, GB
correspondence, documents and paintings.
While Kauffman produced many types of art, she identified herself
Category
Antique 1890s Adam Style Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Satinwood
Antique Dutch Mahogany and Marquetry Block Front Commode Chest, 19th Century
Located in London, GB
finest.
THE BOTANICAL NAME FOR THE MAHOGANY THIS ITEM IS MADE OF IS SWIETENIA MACROPHYLLA AND THIS TYPE
Category
Antique 1820s Dutch Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Mahogany
H 33.08 in W 51.97 in D 22.84 in
19th Century Spanish Fernandino Bombe Commode & Mirror
Located in Forney, TX
" Wide
History:
Fernandino style is called the one developed in the decorative arts - especially
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Spanish Empire Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Mirror, Mahogany, Giltwood
Gilbert Rohde Dresser 4041 Kroehler New York World's Fair 1940 Two-Tone 44" long
Located in BUNGAY, SUFFOLK
what Rohde called an "automobile type of assembly."
By 1929 he had established a relationship with D.J
Category
Vintage 1950s North American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of D...
Materials
Birdseye Maple
H 32.49 in W 43.9 in D 18.9 in
Fille dite de joie (They Call Her Daughter of Joy)
By Georges Rouault
Located in Fairlawn, OH
Fille dite de joie (They Call Her Daughter of Joy)
Aquatint, drypoint, roulette and burnishing over
Category
1920s French School Figurative Prints
Materials
Aquatint
Social Call, Estate Edition Photograph, Acapulco
By Slim Aarons
Located in Los Angeles, CA
1972—Charley Weaver makes a poolside phone call under a white fringe umbrella on a cream rotary
Category
1970s Realist Nude Photography
Materials
Lambda
Superheroes, Photograph, C-Type
Located in Yardley, PA
The World''. This image called ,,Superheroes'' was taken in Wadi Rum,Jordan in 2018. Started in
Category
2010s Other Art Style Color Photography
Materials
C Print
Antique Print showing Two views of so-called Mandians, China, 1748
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique print titled 'Mandians Vacabonds - Autres Mandians'. Two views of so-called 'Mandians
Category
Antique 18th Century Prints
Materials
Paper
' Nude ' C type print
By Alain Daussin
Located in London, GB
1990 within the framework of an exhibition that was organized by Lancôme, called « Imagine Donna, La
Category
2010s Modern Nude Photography
Materials
C Print
Social Call Slim Aarons Estate Stamped Print
By Slim Aarons
Located in London, GB
Social Call
1972
by Slim Aarons
Slim Aarons Limited Estate Edition
Charley Weaver at the Las
Category
1970s Modern Color Photography
Materials
Archival Pigment
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H 24 in W 20 in
Wake Up Call Lamp by Richard Yasmine
By Richard Yasmine
Located in Geneve, CH
bird nests accentuating the call for help.
Our 3 types of stones selected for their meaning and energy
Category
2010s Lebanese Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Brass
Wake Up Call Lamp by Richard Yasmine
By Richard Yasmine
Located in Geneve, CH
bird nests accentuating the call for help.
Our 3 types of stones selected for their meaning and energy
Category
2010s Lebanese Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Brass
Slim Aarons 'Social Call' (Slim Aarons Estate Edition)
By Slim Aarons
Located in Los Angeles, CA
1972—Charley Weaver at the Las Brisas resort in Acapulco, Mexico.
Social Call
30 x 40 inches
Category
1970s Realist Nude Photography
Materials
Lambda
Slim Aarons 'Social Call' (Slim Aarons Estate Edition)
By Slim Aarons
Located in Los Angeles, CA
1972—Charley Weaver at the Las Brisas resort in Acapulco, Mexico.
Slim Aarons
Social Call
Category
1970s Realist Nude Photography
Materials
Lambda
Golf Club, Gassiat Type Putter by Ernest F. Sales of Sunningdale
Located in Oxfordshire, GB
persimmon wood 'Jean Gassiat' type putter with a polished leather 'pistol grip'. The makers name is stamped
Category
Early 20th Century British Sports Equipment and Memorabilia
Materials
Hickory
FLOW Flood 106a, Photograph, C-Type
By Geoff Dunlop
Located in Yardley, PA
county has been called for many centuries Somerset - the Settlement of the Summer People. During winter
Category
2010s Other Art Style Color Photography
Materials
C Print
18th Century Baroque Oak Wood Cabinet from Germany, called Nasenschrank
Located in Darmstadt, DE
Rare Baroque hallway cabinet from Germany, made circa 1720. This type of cabinet it is called a
Category
Antique Early 18th Century German Baroque Cabinets
Materials
Oak
H 83.86 in W 82.29 in D 31.5 in
Early 18th Century Baroque Walnut Wardrobe called Wellenschrank from Germany
Located in Darmstadt, DE
between elevations and coves it is called a 'Wellenschrank' (literally a 'wave cabinet'). This type became
Category
Antique Early 18th Century German Baroque Cabinets
Materials
Pine, Walnut
H 84.65 in W 84.65 in D 31.11 in
Romain de Tirtoff, called Erte, Art Deco Gouache theatre design
By Erte - Romain de Tirtoff
Located in Petworth, West Sussex
Romain de Tirtoff, called Erte (French/Russian, 1892-1990)
A set design featuring a tree for Une
Category
20th Century Art Deco Interior Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Paper, Gouache
René Gabriel, "Type 100" dining table, France 1945
By Rene Gabriel
Located in Catonvielle, FR
René Gabriel, "Type 100" beech table, France 1945.
René Gabriel put himself at the service of
Category
Vintage 1940s French Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables
Materials
Beech
Transforming Ladies Desk, so called Secretaire a Culbute, France, 19th Century
Located in Greven, DE
Convertible small desk - so-called Secrétaire à culbute
France
19th c.
Dimensions: H x W x D: 70
Category
Antique 19th Century French Louis XV Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood
H 27.56 in W 25.6 in D 18.51 in
Japanese Mino Ware Oribe Type Chawan Tea Bowl
Located in Atlanta, GA
splashed and dripped over. The design calls to mind certain type Kyo-Yaki bowls by Ogata Kenzan, which
Category
Antique 19th Century Japanese Meiji Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
Inessa Hansch Bench Called Alcôve, circa 2010 from the Seguin Collection
Located in Saint ouen, FR
Inessa Hansch.
Bench called Alcôve - circa 2010.
From the Seguin collection.
Preformed and
Category
2010s French Benches
Materials
Plywood
H 47.64 in W 59.06 in D 23.63 in
Design Chair by Borge Mogensen, Also Called Spanisch Chair, 1960, Denmark
By Børge Mogensen
Located in Oostrum-Venray, NL
Design chair by Borge Mogensen, also called Spanisch chair, 1960 Denmark.
This original safari
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather, Oak
H 26.78 in W 32.68 in D 23.63 in
Ronald Searle Painting for 'Modern Types' Book Cover
By Ronald William Searle
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
Ronald Searle painting for 'Modern Types' book cover
Medium: Watercolor and Ink
Size
Without Frame
Category
Mid-20th Century English Paintings
Romain de Tirtoff, called ERTÉ, Art Deco theatre set designs, signed
By Erte - Romain de Tirtoff
Located in Petworth, West Sussex
Romain de Tirtoff, called ERTÉ (French/Russian, 1892-1990)
Plus ca change – Plus c`est la meme
Category
20th Century Art Deco Interior Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Ink
Antique Mantel Clock by Grant, Black Forest Type Design
Located in Oxfordshire, GB
, with black Roman numerals for the hours and Arabic for the five-minute intervals (this type of clock
Category
Antique 1820s British Mantel Clocks
Materials
Bronze
Romain de Tirtoff, called Erte, Art Deco theatre set design in ink
By Erte - Romain de Tirtoff
Located in Petworth, West Sussex
Romain de Tirtoff, called Erte (French/Russian, 1892-1990)
Décor pour une entrée des danseuses
Ink
Category
20th Century Art Deco Interior Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Ink
Black Bakelite Table Lamp By Elektrosvit, Type 101301, Czechoslovakia 1960s
By Elektrosvit
Located in Zohor, SK
Great industrial table lamp. Produced in Czechoslovakia by Elektrosvit company as Type 1013.01 lamp
Category
Vintage 1960s Slovak Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Stainless Steel
H 19.69 in W 11.82 in D 7.88 in
Emon by John Kenny. Portrait, Unmounted C-type Print, 2011
Located in Coltishall, GB
I met Emon in a small Turkana village called ‘Sarima’ in the North of Kenya. It’s a wild place that
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Portrait Photography
Materials
C Print
H 26.5 in W 18 in D 0.1 in
"DUCK HUNT" MERGANSERS, DUCK CALL, SHOTGUNN DATED 1889 FRAME 43 X 35 NEWCOMB
By Edward Chalmers Leavitt
Located in San Antonio, TX
of still life painting.
While Lewin branched out into other types of painting, Leavitt remained
Category
1880s Realist Animal Paintings
Materials
Oil
Snuff Box hand engraving, black “niello” type Sterling Silver Salimbeni
By Franco Salimbeni, Salimbeni
Located in Firenze, FI
“niello” type, in early 19th century “Rococo” style. Snuff Box measurements cm. 4.5 x 7.7 x 2. Weight gr
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Rococo Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes
Materials
Sterling Silver, Enamel
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H 0.79 in W 3.04 in D 1.78 in
Old Japanese Scholar's Stone/Tortoise Shell Type Stone/AppreciationStone/suiseki
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
appreciation are collectively called "suiseki".
Suiseki means "water" and "stone".
The name comes from the fact
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Other Scholar's Objects
Materials
Stone
H 11.23 in W 10.83 in D 9.45 in
Jacco Maris LED Benben Pendant Type 5 in Chrome Metal
By Jacco Maris
Located in Yonkers, NY
tubes and other materials at the scrapyard,” he explains. “My first small collection was called Ruban
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Aluminum
Jacco Maris LED Benben Pendant Type 3 in Chrome Metal
By Jacco Maris
Located in Yonkers, NY
called Ruban Plié, which is French for bent steel.”
Since 1996, Jacco Maris has never looked back
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Aluminum
Jacco Maris LED Benben Pendant Type 1 in Chrome Metal
By Jacco Maris
Located in Yonkers, NY
tubes and other materials at the scrapyard,” he explains. “My first small collection was called Ruban
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Aluminum
Antique WWII Japanese Army Type 30 Arisaka Bayonet Scabbard Hooked Quillon
Located in Dayton, OH
"Antique World War II era Imperial Japanese Type 30 bayonet with hooked quillon, wood grip, and
Category
Vintage 1940s Industrial Arms, Armor and Weapons
Materials
Metal
H 0.875 in W 20.75 in D 3.75 in
Pure Wodaabe by John Kenny. Portrait, Unmounted C-type Print, 2009
Located in Coltishall, GB
A portrait of a young Wodaabe man from a town called Bororo in Niger. Bororo is often regarded as
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Black and White Photography
Materials
C Print
H 26.5 in W 18 in D 0.1 in
Pure Wodaabe by John Kenny. Portrait, Unmounted C-type Print, 2009
Located in Coltishall, GB
A portrait of a young Wodaabe man from a town called Bororo in Niger. Bororo is often regarded as
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Black and White Photography
Materials
C Print
H 54 in W 36 in D 0.1 in
GIA Certified 15 Carat Golconda Type IIA Emerald Cut Diamond BOTSWANA ORIGIN
By Antinori Fine Jewels
Located in Rome, IT
This diamonds are regularly knocking down auction records. Gems of this type are often called
Category
2010s Unknown Contemporary Engagement Rings
Materials
Emerald, White Diamond, Diamond, Platinum, 18k Gold
Karepo Nawa by John Kenny. Portrait, Unmounted C-type Print, 2010
Located in Coltishall, GB
I met this young Himba girl near to a place called Etengwa in the far north of Namibia. We trekked
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Black and White Photography
Materials
C Print
H 54 in W 36 in D 0.1 in
Karepo Nawa by John Kenny. Portrait, Unmounted C-type Print, 2010
Located in Coltishall, GB
I met this young Himba girl near to a place called Etengwa in the far north of Namibia. We trekked
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Black and White Photography
Materials
C Print
H 36 in W 24 in D 0.1 in
Karepo Nawa by John Kenny. Portrait, Unmounted C-type Print, 2010
Located in Coltishall, GB
I met this young Himba girl near to a place called Etengwa in the far north of Namibia. We trekked
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Black and White Photography
Materials
C Print
H 26.5 in W 18 in D 0.1 in
Jacco Maris LED Benben Pendant Type 4 in Yellow Copper Metal
By Jacco Maris
Located in Yonkers, NY
tubes and other materials at the scrapyard,” he explains. “My first small collection was called Ruban
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Aluminum
Havana Café by James Sparshatt. C-type Photo with Acrylic Face Mount
By James Sparshatt
Located in Coltishall, GB
Havana Café. El Escabeche is a bar about halfway along called Obispo in old Havana. It was late
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Photography
Materials
C Print
Havana Café by James Sparshatt. C-type Print with Acrylic Face Mount
By James Sparshatt
Located in Coltishall, GB
Havana Café. El Escabeche is a bar about halfway along called Obispo in old Havana. It was late
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Photography
Materials
C Print
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