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Morrissey by Kevin Cummins

Morrissey by Kevin Cummins

By Kevin Cummins

Located in Austin, TX

In 1977, his photo of the Buzzcocks landed on the cover of the NME, launching a near 25 year affiliation with the magazine, including more than 10 years as chief photographer. .

Category

1990s Photorealist Vintage Chief

Materials

Silver Gelatin

Morrissey by Kevin Cummins

Morrissey by Kevin Cummins

By Kevin Cummins

Located in Austin, TX

In 1977, his photo of the Buzzcocks landed on the cover of the NME, launching a near 25 year affiliation with the magazine, including more than 10 years as chief photographer. .

Category

1990s Photorealist Vintage Chief

Materials

Silver Gelatin

Ian Curtis of Joy Division by Kevin Cummins

Ian Curtis of Joy Division by Kevin Cummins

By Kevin Cummins

Located in Austin, TX

In 1977, his photo of the Buzzcocks landed on the cover of the NME, launching a near 25 year affiliation with the magazine, including more than 10 years as chief photographer. .

Category

Late 20th Century Photorealist Vintage Chief

Materials

Silver Gelatin

Table Lamps Chinoiserie Porcelain Vases Pair Elecrified
Table Lamps Chinoiserie Porcelain Vases Pair Elecrified

Table Lamps Chinoiserie Porcelain Vases Pair Elecrified

Located in BUNGAY, SUFFOLK

Painted with a ceremony with families bringing their children to a chief holding a bone club with a wise man beside him..

Category

20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Vintage Chief

Materials

Porcelain

Majestic Universe Views from Here to Infinity Hardcover Book
Majestic Universe Views from Here to Infinity Hardcover Book

Majestic Universe Views from Here to Infinity Hardcover Book

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

Majestic Universe is the ultimate "vehicle" for armchair space buffs to explore the final frontier. Serge Brunier is chief editor of the journal Ciel et Espace, a photojournalist, an...

Category

Late 20th Century American Organic Modern Vintage Chief

Materials

Paper

Mounted Sculpture Bust in Bronze on Base Bibelot Decorative Object Center piece
Mounted Sculpture Bust in Bronze on Base Bibelot Decorative Object Center piece

Mounted Sculpture Bust in Bronze on Base Bibelot Decorative Object Center piece

Located in West Hollywood, CA

Zeus is the god of the sky in ancient Greek mythology and Rome . As the chief Greek deity, Zeus is considered the ruler, protector, and father of all gods and humans.

Category

20th Century European Vintage Chief

Materials

Bronze

"Tribal Cloth, Ewe Ghana, " Multicolored Cotton Textile created circa 1965
"Tribal Cloth, Ewe Ghana, " Multicolored Cotton Textile created circa 1965

"Tribal Cloth, Ewe Ghana, " Multicolored Cotton Textile created circa 1965

Located in Milwaukee, WI

Motifs include knives, hands (what we have we hold), keys (to the castle), chiefs' fly whisks, and musical instruments. Significantly, each motif has a proverbial meaning.

Category

1960s Folk Art Vintage Chief

Materials

Cotton

Tina Turner at hungry-i, San Francisco, 1967

Tina Turner at hungry-i, San Francisco, 1967

By Baron Wolman

Located in Westwood, NJ

A very special Platinum Palladium artist proof (AP) print of Tina Turner performing at the Hungry-i in San Francisco on November 23rd 1967 which was to became the cover of Rolling S...

Category

Late 20th Century Contemporary Vintage Chief

Materials

Platinum

David Bowie portrait by Kevin Cummins
David Bowie portrait by Kevin Cummins

David Bowie portrait by Kevin Cummins

By Kevin Cummins

Located in Austin, TX

In 1977, his photo of the Buzzcocks landed on the cover of the NME, launching a near 25 year affiliation with the magazine, including more than 10 years as chief photographer. .

Category

Late 20th Century Photorealist Vintage Chief

Materials

Silver Gelatin

Carved Wooden Statue of a Dancer "Queen Dancer", Egba People, Abeokuta, 1950s
Carved Wooden Statue of a Dancer "Queen Dancer", Egba People, Abeokuta, 1950s

Carved Wooden Statue of a Dancer "Queen Dancer", Egba People, Abeokuta, 1950s

Located in Aramits, Nouvelle-Aquitaine

Dr John Swanson and his wife Marian lived from 1966 - 1981 in Lagos, Nigeria where Dr Swanson was the Advisor to the National Universities Commission and later on the Chief Planning ...

Category

1950s Nigerian Tribal Vintage Chief

Materials

Wood

Carved Wooden Statue of a Ju Ju Man, Egba People, Abeokuta, 1940s
Carved Wooden Statue of a Ju Ju Man, Egba People, Abeokuta, 1940s

Carved Wooden Statue of a Ju Ju Man, Egba People, Abeokuta, 1940s

Located in Aramits, Nouvelle-Aquitaine

Dr John Swanson and his wife Marian lived from 1966 - 1981 in Lagos, Nigeria where Dr Swanson was the Advisor to the National Universities Commission and later on the Chief Planning ...

Category

1940s African Tribal Vintage Chief

Materials

Wood

Ian Curtis of Joy Division by Kevin Cummins

Ian Curtis of Joy Division by Kevin Cummins

By Kevin Cummins

Located in Austin, TX

In 1977, his photo of the Buzzcocks landed on the cover of the NME, launching a near 25 year affiliation with the magazine, including more than 10 years as chief photographer. .

Category

Late 20th Century Photorealist Vintage Chief

Materials

Silver Gelatin

John Chamberlain at Kim Esteve’s bar, Sao Paulo, Brazil, October 1994
John Chamberlain at Kim Esteve’s bar, Sao Paulo, Brazil, October 1994

John Chamberlain at Kim Esteve’s bar, Sao Paulo, Brazil, October 1994

By Jonathan Becker

Located in New York, NY

This exhibition, curated by art director Bea Feitler brought Becker to the attention of Frank Zachary, editor-in-chief of Town & Country. Zachary invited Becker to work for the magaz...

Category

1990s Contemporary Vintage Chief

Materials

Archival Pigment

Mazda Style Art Deco Table Lamp Made of Opaline Glass, Brass and Wood
Mazda Style Art Deco Table Lamp Made of Opaline Glass, Brass and Wood

Mazda Style Art Deco Table Lamp Made of Opaline Glass, Brass and Wood

By Mazda

Located in Prato, Tuscany

It was chosen that name because of its association with the deity Ahura Mazda, the chief god of Zoroastrianism whose name of Avestan origin means the light of wisdom (Ahura= light; M...

Category

Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Vintage Chief

Materials

Brass

Bernard Sumner of New Order
Bernard Sumner of New Order

Bernard Sumner of New Order

By Kevin Cummins

Located in Austin, TX

In 1977, his photo of the Buzzcocks landed on the cover of the NME, launching a near 25 year affiliation with the magazine, including more than 10 years as chief photographer. .

Category

1980s Photorealist Vintage Chief

Materials

Silver Gelatin

Pair of Italian Alberto Smania bamboo brass black wood side tables 1970s
Pair of Italian Alberto Smania bamboo brass black wood side tables 1970s

Pair of Italian Alberto Smania bamboo brass black wood side tables 1970s

By Smania

Located in Paris, IDF

Natural bamboo and brass as the chief materials create a summery, organic aesthetic in these 1970’s two-tier side tables, or end tables, while the black wood tops are strong, adding ...

Category

1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chief

Materials

Brass

Swedish modern brass floor lamp by Bertil Brisborg for Nordiska Kompaniet
Swedish modern brass floor lamp by Bertil Brisborg for Nordiska Kompaniet

Swedish modern brass floor lamp by Bertil Brisborg for Nordiska Kompaniet

By Bertil Brisborg, NK (Nordiska Kompaniet)

Located in Hägersten, SE

The lighting fixtures, too, boasted distinguished creators, including Erik Tidstrand and Bertil Brisborg, the latter serving as the chief architect at NK's lighting department for ov...

Category

1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Chief

Materials

Brass

Paavo Tynell "80112-25" Milk Glass Ceiling Light for Idman Oy, Finland 1950s
Paavo Tynell "80112-25" Milk Glass Ceiling Light for Idman Oy, Finland 1950s

Paavo Tynell "80112-25" Milk Glass Ceiling Light for Idman Oy, Finland 1950s

By Idman Oy, Paavo Tynell

Located in Utrecht, NL

Tynell was one of the founders and chief designers of Taito Oy – the first industrial producer of lighting fixtures in Finland.

Category

1950s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chief

Materials

Milk Glass

Mid-Century Table by Jindřich Halabala and Set of 4 Boucle Chairs, Europe, 1960s
Mid-Century Table by Jindřich Halabala and Set of 4 Boucle Chairs, Europe, 1960s

Mid-Century Table by Jindřich Halabala and Set of 4 Boucle Chairs, Europe, 1960s

By Jindřich Halabala

Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL

He became famous above all for his stylish furniture designs for the Brno UP factories between 1925 and 1955, where he worked as chief designer. Thanks to this position, he fundament...

Category

20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chief

Materials

Beech, Walnut

Mid-Century Table by Jindřich Halabala and Set of 4 Chairs, Europe, 1960s
Mid-Century Table by Jindřich Halabala and Set of 4 Chairs, Europe, 1960s

Mid-Century Table by Jindřich Halabala and Set of 4 Chairs, Europe, 1960s

By Jindřich Halabala

Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL

He became famous above all for his stylish furniture designs for the Brno UP factories between 1925 and 1955, where he worked as chief designer. Thanks to this position, he fundament...

Category

20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chief

Materials

Beech, Walnut

Composition. 1998. Paper, pencil, 29.5x21 cm
Composition. 1998. Paper, pencil, 29.5x21 cm

Composition. 1998. Paper, pencil, 29.5x21 cm

By Vladimir Glushenkov

Located in Riga, LV

Designed performances in the Riga National, Art (Dailes) and post-Youth (under the chief director O. Shkatov) theaters, in the independent theater "Kabata", painted multi-meter stree...

Category

1990s Impressionist Vintage Chief

Materials

Paper, Pencil

Mythologique by Gorham Sterling Silver Flatware Set Service 91 pcs Dinner
Mythologique by Gorham Sterling Silver Flatware Set Service 91 pcs Dinner

Mythologique by Gorham Sterling Silver Flatware Set Service 91 pcs Dinner

By Gorham

Located in Big Bend, WI

., Heller served as the company's chief designer until his death in 1904, and led the company in adopting the academic style that hearkened back to ancient Greek and Roman traditions.

Category

20th Century Vintage Chief

Materials

Sterling Silver

Martin Visser SE20 chair 't Spectrum Netherlands 1988
Martin Visser SE20 chair 't Spectrum Netherlands 1988

Martin Visser SE20 chair 't Spectrum Netherlands 1988

By Martin Visser

Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant

His furniture was purchased by ‘De Bijenkorf’ who hired him in 1947 as a salesman and window dresser, and in 1954 appointed chief procurement. Visser gathered early work of Cobra, an...

Category

1980s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chief

Materials

Plywood

Unique Luxury 44 pieces Murano Glass Set, A.Ve.M Gold Dophins and Ruby Red, 50s
Unique Luxury 44 pieces Murano Glass Set, A.Ve.M Gold Dophins and Ruby Red, 50s

Unique Luxury 44 pieces Murano Glass Set, A.Ve.M Gold Dophins and Ruby Red, 50s

By A.VE.M, Galliano Ferro

Located in Tavarnelle val di Pesa, Florence

The set was certainly in origin for 12 and it's a rare find to get 11 of the two chief pieces. the 7 rosolio (shot) glass are perfect as candle holders.

Category

1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chief

Materials

Gold

Ian Curtis of Joy Division by Kevin Cummins
Ian Curtis of Joy Division by Kevin Cummins

Ian Curtis of Joy Division by Kevin Cummins

By Kevin Cummins

Located in Austin, TX

In 1977, his photo of the Buzzcocks landed on the cover of the NME, launching a near 25 year affiliation with the magazine, including more than 10 years as chief photographer. .

Category

Late 20th Century Photorealist Vintage Chief

Materials

Silver Gelatin

Surrealist Painting, Birds of Prey with Fish J. James Akston
Surrealist Painting, Birds of Prey with Fish J. James Akston

Surrealist Painting, Birds of Prey with Fish J. James Akston

Located in Surfside, FL

Exhibitions 1976 Hokin Gallery 1966 Gallery 63 NYC 1960 Gallery 63 Rome , Italy Select Public Collections National Museum, Wshington DC Boca Museum of Art Whitney Museum of Art, NYC...

Category

Mid-20th Century Surrealist Vintage Chief

Materials

Acrylic

Set of 6  "Eva" Dining Chairs, Niels Koefoed, Koefoeds Hornslet, Denmark, 1960's
Set of 6  "Eva" Dining Chairs, Niels Koefoed, Koefoeds Hornslet, Denmark, 1960's

Set of 6 "Eva" Dining Chairs, Niels Koefoed, Koefoeds Hornslet, Denmark, 1960's

By Niels Koefoed

Located in Deland, FL

By the early 60's Niels Koefoed was owner and operator of Koefoeds Hornslet as well as chief designer creating some of his most iconic models such as the "Eva", "Lis" and "Ingrid" ch...

Category

1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chief

Materials

Teak

“Still Life with Bottles”
“Still Life with Bottles”

“Still Life with Bottles”

Located in San Francisco, CA

Then it was off to London where she became a key figure and chief illustrator for the influential British arts and literary periodical Rhythm (1911–1913), which promoted radical new ...

Category

1950s American Modern Vintage Chief

Materials

Oil, Masonite

Paavo Tynell "Model 9602" Brass Floor Lamp for Taito Oy, Finland 1950s
Paavo Tynell "Model 9602" Brass Floor Lamp for Taito Oy, Finland 1950s

Paavo Tynell "Model 9602" Brass Floor Lamp for Taito Oy, Finland 1950s

By Taito Oy, Paavo Tynell

Located in Utrecht, NL

Tynell was one of the founders and chief designers of Taito Oy – the first industrial producer of lighting fixtures in Finland.

Category

1950s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chief

Materials

Brass

Model of Wagenia Fishing Installation on the Kongo River
Model of Wagenia Fishing Installation on the Kongo River

Model of Wagenia Fishing Installation on the Kongo River

Located in Leuven , BE

The Wagenia village still operates on a tribal system virtually disconnected from the city it closely neighbors. They have a village Chief who manages the ownership of each of the ne...

Category

20th Century Congolese Vintage Chief

Materials

Wood

Design Technics Brown Tone Ceramic Lamp with Original Fiberglass Shade, ca 1950s
Design Technics Brown Tone Ceramic Lamp with Original Fiberglass Shade, ca 1950s

Design Technics Brown Tone Ceramic Lamp with Original Fiberglass Shade, ca 1950s

By Design Technics

Located in Cathedral City, CA

Also offered were classes in a variety of media: metals, weaving, enameling and, of course, ceramics. With Lee as the chief designer, the company continued to grow, opening shop in ...

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chief

Materials

Metal

"Office Armchair" by Pierre Jeanneret, circa 1955
"Office Armchair" by Pierre Jeanneret, circa 1955

"Office Armchair" by Pierre Jeanneret, circa 1955

By Pierre Jeanneret

Located in London, GB

Jeanneret remained for over 15 years as the project’s chief architect and the city remains a masterpiece of the modern vision.

Category

Mid-20th Century Indian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chief

Materials

Cane, Teak

Saint St. Cloud by Gorham Sterling Silver Flatware Fish Service Set 26 Pieces
Saint St. Cloud by Gorham Sterling Silver Flatware Fish Service Set 26 Pieces

Saint St. Cloud by Gorham Sterling Silver Flatware Fish Service Set 26 Pieces

By Gorham

Located in Big Bend, WI

Heller served as the Gorham company’s chief designer until his death in 1904 and led the company in adopting the academic style that harkened back to ancient Greek and Roman traditio...

Category

20th Century Vintage Chief

Materials

Sterling Silver

Massimo & Lella Vignelli Set of Two Black Saratoga Bar Cabinet by Poltronova
Massimo & Lella Vignelli Set of Two Black Saratoga Bar Cabinet by Poltronova

Massimo & Lella Vignelli Set of Two Black Saratoga Bar Cabinet by Poltronova

By Poltronova, Massimo and Lella Vignelli

Located in Cascina, Pisa

Early in his professional career, his chief area of expertise was graphic designing for products and corporate identity creation.

Category

1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chief

Materials

Polyester, Wood

Massimo & Lella Vignelli Black Saratoga Side Table or Bar Cabinet by Poltronova
Massimo & Lella Vignelli Black Saratoga Side Table or Bar Cabinet by Poltronova

Massimo & Lella Vignelli Black Saratoga Side Table or Bar Cabinet by Poltronova

By Poltronova, Massimo and Lella Vignelli

Located in Cascina, Pisa

Early in his professional career, his chief area of expertise was graphic designing for products and corporate identity creation.

Category

1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chief

Materials

Polyester, Wood

"ROADSIDE CAMPOUT" BLACK FOLK ARTIST MULTIMEDIA
"ROADSIDE CAMPOUT" BLACK FOLK ARTIST MULTIMEDIA

"ROADSIDE CAMPOUT" BLACK FOLK ARTIST MULTIMEDIA

By Johnny Banks

Located in San Antonio, TX

From childhood Banks's favorite pastime was drawing pictures on his Big Chief tablet. He later recalled, "As a kid I used to lie flat on my stomach, drawing and drawing. . . .

Category

20th Century Impressionist Vintage Chief

Materials

Mixed Media

By the fountain. Paper, charcoal, 25x40 cm
By the fountain. Paper, charcoal, 25x40 cm

By the fountain. Paper, charcoal, 25x40 cm

By Vladimir Glushenkov

Located in Riga, LV

Designed performances in the Riga National, Art (Dailes) and post-Youth (under the chief director O. Shkatov) theaters, in the independent theater "Kabata", painted multi-meter stree...

Category

1990s Impressionist Vintage Chief

Materials

Paper, Charcoal

Man`s study. 1968. Paper, pencil, 35x25 cm
Man`s study. 1968. Paper, pencil, 35x25 cm

Man`s study. 1968. Paper, pencil, 35x25 cm

By Vladimir Glushenkov

Located in Riga, LV

Designed performances in the Riga National, Art (Dailes) and post-Youth (under the chief director O. Shkatov) theaters, in the independent theater "Kabata", painted multi-meter stree...

Category

1960s Impressionist Vintage Chief

Materials

Paper, Pencil

Still life with a woman. Paper, ink, 28.5x40 cm

Still life with a woman. Paper, ink, 28.5x40 cm

By Vladimir Glushenkov

Located in Riga, LV

Designed performances in the Riga National, Art (Dailes) and post-Youth (under the chief director O. Shkatov) theaters, in the independent theater "Kabata", painted multi-meter stree...

Category

1990s Impressionist Vintage Chief

Materials

Paper, Ink

Composition with figures. 1968. Paper, pencil, 35x24.5 cm
Composition with figures. 1968. Paper, pencil, 35x24.5 cm

Composition with figures. 1968. Paper, pencil, 35x24.5 cm

By Vladimir Glushenkov

Located in Riga, LV

Designed performances in the Riga National, Art (Dailes) and post-Youth (under the chief director O. Shkatov) theaters, in the independent theater "Kabata", painted multi-meter stree...

Category

1960s Impressionist Vintage Chief

Materials

Paper, Pencil

Composition with women. 1968. Paper, pencil, 35x24.5 cm
Composition with women. 1968. Paper, pencil, 35x24.5 cm

Composition with women. 1968. Paper, pencil, 35x24.5 cm

By Vladimir Glushenkov

Located in Riga, LV

Designed performances in the Riga National, Art (Dailes) and post-Youth (under the chief director O. Shkatov) theaters, in the independent theater "Kabata", painted multi-meter stree...

Category

1960s Impressionist Vintage Chief

Materials

Paper, Pencil

Goodbye Picasso. Cardboard, pencil, 31x20 cm
Goodbye Picasso. Cardboard, pencil, 31x20 cm

Goodbye Picasso. Cardboard, pencil, 31x20 cm

By Vladimir Glushenkov

Located in Riga, LV

Designed performances in the Riga National, Art (Dailes) and post-Youth (under the chief director O. Shkatov) theaters, in the independent theater "Kabata", painted multi-meter stree...

Category

1990s Impressionist Vintage Chief

Materials

Pencil, Cardboard

Blur - Modern Life Is Rubbish by Kevin Cummins

Blur - Modern Life Is Rubbish by Kevin Cummins

By Kevin Cummins

Located in Austin, TX

In 1977, his photo of the Buzzcocks landed on the cover of the NME, launching a near 25 year affiliation with the magazine, including more than 10 years as chief photographer. .

Category

1990s Photorealist Vintage Chief

Materials

C Print

A Soldier's Story, Signed and Inscribed by Omar Bradley, First Edition, 1951
A Soldier's Story, Signed and Inscribed by Omar Bradley, First Edition, 1951

A Soldier's Story, Signed and Inscribed by Omar Bradley, First Edition, 1951

Located in Colorado Springs, CO

Bradley was considered "the soldiers' general— modest, industrious, above intrigue, the skilled tactician and strategist who had stood at Eisenhower's right hand in Tunisia, Sicily, ...

Category

1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chief

Materials

Leather, Paper

Frida Biting Her Necklace by Lucienne Bloch, 1933, Silver Gelatin Print
Frida Biting Her Necklace by Lucienne Bloch, 1933, Silver Gelatin Print

Frida Biting Her Necklace by Lucienne Bloch, 1933, Silver Gelatin Print

By Lucienne Bloch

Located in Denton, TX

Bloch became a closed friend of the couple, as well as, the chief photographer of the Rockefeller Center mural Diego Rivera was working on in New York before it was destroyed.

Category

20th Century Modern Vintage Chief

Materials

Silver Gelatin

Stephen Frailey Diptych, Polaroid Prints, 1988
Stephen Frailey Diptych, Polaroid Prints, 1988

Stephen Frailey Diptych, Polaroid Prints, 1988

By Stephen Frailey

Located in New York, NY

In 2007 he founded the photography magazine Dear Dave, and is its Editor in Chief. Bio sourced from the artist's website

Category

1980s Contemporary Vintage Chief

Materials

Color

Stephen Frailey Ektacolor Print, "Explanation" 1989
Stephen Frailey Ektacolor Print, "Explanation" 1989

Stephen Frailey Ektacolor Print, "Explanation" 1989

By Stephen Frailey

Located in New York, NY

In 2007 he founded the photography magazine Dear Dave, and is its Editor in Chief. Bio sourced from the artist's website

Category

1980s Contemporary Vintage Chief

Materials

Color

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