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Fragmented-Untitled 6. Digital Collage Photograph
Fragmented-Untitled 6. Digital Collage Photograph

Fragmented-Untitled 6. Digital Collage Photograph

By Ying Chen

Located in Miami Beach, FL

The artist wanted to create an air of sadness and negative emotions that could be experienced in a

Category

20th Century Vintage Sadness

Materials

Archival Pigment

1987 Joint Signed Emmett Kelly and Rust Clown Signed Oil on Canvas
1987 Joint Signed Emmett Kelly and Rust Clown Signed Oil on Canvas

1987 Joint Signed Emmett Kelly and Rust Clown Signed Oil on Canvas

Located in Sarasota, FL

Willie," a sad, hobo clown, looking through the window. Signed and dated in the lower right by both the

Category

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

Materials

Canvas, Wood

Modern to Postmodern Low-Slung Love Seat & Chair Burnt Orange & Aluminum Detail
Modern to Postmodern Low-Slung Love Seat & Chair Burnt Orange & Aluminum Detail

Modern to Postmodern Low-Slung Love Seat & Chair Burnt Orange & Aluminum Detail

Located in Topeka, KS

company was in Calhoun, Tennessee, but has since closed, and that this set is AWESOME!!! So… a sad but

Category

Late 20th Century American Post-Modern Vintage Sadness

Materials

Aluminum

18K Gold Vintage Crying Baby Face  Charm / Pendant
18K Gold Vintage Crying Baby Face  Charm / Pendant

18K Gold Vintage Crying Baby Face Charm / Pendant

Located in Venice, CA

set has the face of a laughing baby, so however you identify—as a happy or sad baby—there is an option

Category

20th Century Unknown Modern Vintage Sadness

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold

Carnaval
Carnaval

Pablo PicassoCarnaval, 1965

$16,750

H 29.5 in W 24.25 in

Carnaval

By Pablo Picasso

Located in Toronto, Ontario

evokes paradoxes of performance: the laughter that hides sadness, the mask that conceals the self, and

Category

1960s Cubist Vintage Sadness

Materials

Linocut

The Serenade, 20th Century Italian-American Artist
The Serenade, 20th Century Italian-American Artist

The Serenade, 20th Century Italian-American Artist

By Louis Bosa

Located in Beachwood, OH

expressionistic, and border on caricature. "People are so funny at times they are sad," he said: The people in his

Category

1950s Vintage Sadness

Materials

Oil

Fragmented-Untitled 4. Digital Collage Photograph
Fragmented-Untitled 4. Digital Collage Photograph

Fragmented-Untitled 4. Digital Collage Photograph

By Ying Chen

Located in Miami Beach, FL

The artist wanted to create an air of sadness and negative emotions that could be experienced in a

Category

20th Century Vintage Sadness

Materials

Archival Pigment

Fragmented-Untitled 5. Digital Collage Photograph
Fragmented-Untitled 5. Digital Collage Photograph

Fragmented-Untitled 5. Digital Collage Photograph

By Ying Chen

Located in Miami Beach, FL

The artist wanted to create an air of sadness and negative emotions that could be experienced in a

Category

20th Century Vintage Sadness

Materials

Archival Pigment

Fragmented-Untitled 3 & 5 Diptych. Digital Collage Photograph
Fragmented-Untitled 3 & 5 Diptych. Digital Collage Photograph

Fragmented-Untitled 3 & 5 Diptych. Digital Collage Photograph

By Ying Chen

Located in Miami Beach, FL

The artist wanted to create an air of sadness and negative emotions that could be experienced in a

Category

20th Century Vintage Sadness

Materials

Archival Pigment

Gruen Yellow Gold Filled Art Deco Watch with Custom Made Green Dial circa
Gruen Yellow Gold Filled Art Deco Watch with Custom Made Green Dial circa

Gruen Yellow Gold Filled Art Deco Watch with Custom Made Green Dial circa

By Gruen

Located in Long Beach, CA

service to their customers. It is sad that they could not, like so many other American Watch Companies

Category

1940s American Art Deco Vintage Sadness

Materials

Gold-filled

Fragmented-Untitled 3. Digital Collage Photograph
Fragmented-Untitled 3. Digital Collage Photograph

Fragmented-Untitled 3. Digital Collage Photograph

By Ying Chen

Located in Miami Beach, FL

The artist wanted to create an air of sadness and negative emotions that could be experienced in a

Category

20th Century Vintage Sadness

Materials

Archival Pigment

Fragmented-Untitled 2. Digital Collage Photograph
Fragmented-Untitled 2. Digital Collage Photograph

Fragmented-Untitled 2. Digital Collage Photograph

By Ying Chen

Located in Miami Beach, FL

The artist wanted to create an air of sadness and negative emotions that could be experienced in a

Category

20th Century Vintage Sadness

Materials

Archival Pigment

Fragmented-Untitled 1. Digital Collage Photograph
Fragmented-Untitled 1. Digital Collage Photograph

Fragmented-Untitled 1. Digital Collage Photograph

By Ying Chen

Located in Miami Beach, FL

The artist wanted to create an air of sadness and negative emotions that could be experienced in a

Category

20th Century Vintage Sadness

Materials

Archival Pigment

Gruen Yellow Gold Filled Art Deco Round Watch with Flowless Original Dial
Gruen Yellow Gold Filled Art Deco Round Watch with Flowless Original Dial

Gruen Yellow Gold Filled Art Deco Round Watch with Flowless Original Dial

By Gruen

Located in Long Beach, CA

service to their customers. It is sad that they could not, like so many other American Watch Companies

Category

1950s American Art Deco Vintage Sadness

Materials

Gold-filled, Yellow Gold

Pair of bedside tables by Bernard Govin published by Duralinox
Pair of bedside tables by Bernard Govin published by Duralinox

Pair of bedside tables by Bernard Govin published by Duralinox

By Bernard Govin

Located in Saint Ouen, France

exhibited an emblematic work at the Salon des Artistes Décorateurs (SAD): the Asmara floor chair, published

Category

1970s French Space Age Vintage Sadness

Materials

Stainless Steel

Bernard Govin's desk
Bernard Govin's desk

Bernard Govin's desk

$15,631

H 27.96 in W 38.19 in D 19.3 in

Bernard Govin's desk

By Bernard Govin

Located in Saint Ouen, France

emblematic work at the Salon des Artistes Décorateurs (SAD): the Asmara floor chair, published by Ligne Roset

Category

1970s French Space Age Vintage Sadness

Materials

Stainless Steel

Italy, Beach, Black and White Photography 1980s by Leonard Freed
Italy, Beach, Black and White Photography 1980s by Leonard Freed

Italy, Beach, Black and White Photography 1980s by Leonard Freed

By Leonard Freed

Located in New york, NY

to Rome and Naples, capturing everyday life, love, sadness, joy of family gatherings, food and

Category

1980s Contemporary Vintage Sadness

Materials

Photographic Film, Photographic Paper, Silver Gelatin

Fishing Wharf, Rockport, Massachusetts Scene w/ People & Boats
Fishing Wharf, Rockport, Massachusetts Scene w/ People & Boats

Fishing Wharf, Rockport, Massachusetts Scene w/ People & Boats

By Louis Bosa

Located in Beachwood, OH

highly stylized and expressionistic, and border on caricature. "People are so funny at times they are sad

Category

Late 20th Century Vintage Sadness

Materials

Oil

Lunik House
Lunik House

Pitseolak AshoonaLunik House, 1971

$1,550

H 25 in W 29 in D 1 in

Lunik House

By Pitseolak Ashoona

Located in San Francisco, CA

certain images convey sadness and longing" about the passing of Ashoona. Pitseolak is recognized as one

Category

Late 20th Century Modern Vintage Sadness

Materials

Other Medium

Italian Hand-Painted Life-size Dog
Italian Hand-Painted Life-size Dog

Italian Hand-Painted Life-size Dog

$192Sale Price|20% Off

H 18 in W 6.5 in D 12.5 in

Italian Hand-Painted Life-size Dog

Located in Cincinnati, OH

Italian Hand-Painted Life-size Dog Made and signed Italy Dog with sad looking eyes and large paws

Category

20th Century Italian Vintage Sadness

Materials

Pottery

Antoine Philippon and Jacqueline Lecoq Model P60 Chairs
Antoine Philippon and Jacqueline Lecoq Model P60 Chairs

Antoine Philippon and Jacqueline Lecoq Model P60 Chairs

By Antoine Philippon and Jacqueline le Coq

Located in LAGUNA BEACH, CA

With prominent roles at the Société des artistes décorateurs (SAD), #AntoinePhilippon (1930-1995

Category

Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sadness

Materials

Metal

Antoine Philippon and Jacqueline Lecoq Floating Sideboard
Antoine Philippon and Jacqueline Lecoq Floating Sideboard

Antoine Philippon and Jacqueline Lecoq Floating Sideboard

By Antoine Philippon and Jacqueline le Coq

Located in LAGUNA BEACH, CA

With prominent roles at the Société des artistes décorateurs (SAD), #AntoinePhilippon (1930-1995

Category

Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sadness

Materials

Steel

Nathan Wasserberger Oil Painting on Canvas, Circa 1960
Nathan Wasserberger Oil Painting on Canvas, Circa 1960

Nathan Wasserberger Oil Painting on Canvas, Circa 1960

Located in Sarasota, FL

painting, there is a touch of sadness, a carry over of his experiences as a young man. Perhaps also a

Category

1960s Vintage Sadness

Materials

Canvas

Gruen 14Kt Solid Gold Curvex Art Deco Watch with Original Box circa 1940's
Gruen 14Kt Solid Gold Curvex Art Deco Watch with Original Box circa 1940's

Gruen 14Kt Solid Gold Curvex Art Deco Watch with Original Box circa 1940's

By Gruen

Located in Long Beach, CA

service to their customers. It is sad that they could not, like so many other American Watch Companies

Category

1940s American Art Deco Vintage Sadness

Materials

14k Gold

Vintage Large 8 Bottle Wine Champagne Cooler Ice Bucket 20th Century
Vintage Large 8 Bottle Wine Champagne Cooler Ice Bucket 20th Century

Vintage Large 8 Bottle Wine Champagne Cooler Ice Bucket 20th Century

Located in London, GB

inscription on the other side which reads: " I drink it when I'm happy and when I'm sad. Sometimes I drink it

Category

Late 20th Century Vintage Sadness

Materials

Silver Plate

Norman Rockwell Court Jester Statue by Lladró Porcelain, Ltd 1234/5000
Norman Rockwell Court Jester Statue by Lladró Porcelain, Ltd 1234/5000

Norman Rockwell Court Jester Statue by Lladró Porcelain, Ltd 1234/5000

By Lladro, Salvador Furió

Located in Van Nuys, CA

Post painted by Norman Rockwell. The sculpture features a sad court jester sitting cross-legged on a

Category

1980s Modern Vintage Sadness

Materials

Ceramic

Vintage Porcelain Pierrot Figurine Hand-Painted Spanish "VALENCIA" 1970s
Vintage Porcelain Pierrot Figurine Hand-Painted Spanish "VALENCIA" 1970s

Vintage Porcelain Pierrot Figurine Hand-Painted Spanish "VALENCIA" 1970s

Located in Bastogne, BE

showcases the classic sad clown character with delicate detail and vibrant colors. The presence of the

Category

1970s Spanish Vintage Sadness

Materials

Porcelain

Jean-Claude Duboys, Pair of A1 Armchairs, France, 1980
Jean-Claude Duboys, Pair of A1 Armchairs, France, 1980

Jean-Claude Duboys, Pair of A1 Armchairs, France, 1980

$2,645 / set

H 31.89 in W 25.4 in D 25.6 in

Jean-Claude Duboys, Pair of A1 Armchairs, France, 1980

By Jean-Claude Duboys

Located in Catonvielle, FR

Furniture Fair, Milan, 1982. Salon SAD, society of the decorating artists, Paris 1983. Exhibition of the

Category

1980s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sadness

Materials

Maple

"Pointe De Diamant” Sideboard, 1307 Series, Edition Erwin Behr, c. 1962
"Pointe De Diamant” Sideboard, 1307 Series, Edition Erwin Behr, c. 1962

"Pointe De Diamant” Sideboard, 1307 Series, Edition Erwin Behr, c. 1962

Located in LAGUNA BEACH, CA

artistes décorateurs (SAD), Antoine Philippon (1930-1995) and Jacqueline Lecoq (b. 1932) are among the most

Category

Mid-20th Century Vintage Sadness

Materials

Chrome

Vintage Gothic Style Rustic Wood Window or Wall Décor w/Amber Dimpled Glass
Vintage Gothic Style Rustic Wood Window or Wall Décor w/Amber Dimpled Glass

Vintage Gothic Style Rustic Wood Window or Wall Décor w/Amber Dimpled Glass

Located in Topeka, KS

when you take a moment to cry and let the sad out and remember the happy!! Release the burdens and let

Category

20th Century American Gothic Vintage Sadness

Materials

Glass, Wood, Paint

Radha Mind Screen (Stranger than Paradise), triptych, analog, 58x56cm each
Radha Mind Screen (Stranger than Paradise), triptych, analog, 58x56cm each

Radha Mind Screen (Stranger than Paradise), triptych, analog, 58x56cm each

By Stefanie Schneider

Located in Morongo Valley, CA

a sad way. More like — cosmically lonely. Beautifully lonely. Like a party that’s almost over, or a

Category

1990s Contemporary Vintage Sadness

Materials

Archival Paper, Photographic Paper, C Print, Color, Polaroid

Cabouchon Amethyst and Pink Sapphires 18k Yellow Gold Ring
Cabouchon Amethyst and Pink Sapphires 18k Yellow Gold Ring

Cabouchon Amethyst and Pink Sapphires 18k Yellow Gold Ring

By Pradera Irama

Located in Neguri, Vizcaya

. Amethyst alleviates sadness and grief, and dissolves negativity. Amethyst activates spiritual awareness

Category

Late 20th Century Spanish Contemporary Vintage Sadness

Materials

Amethyst, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Dusk (The Last Picture Show) - analog, 9 pieces, sunset

Dusk (The Last Picture Show) - analog, 9 pieces, sunset

By Stefanie Schneider

Located in Morongo Valley, CA

surface, devastating underneath. Everything is a little lonely in her universe, but not in a sad way. More

Category

1990s Contemporary Vintage Sadness

Materials

Archival Paper, Photographic Paper, C Print, Color, Polaroid

Lot of 5 Ceramic Plates Jean Derval Portal Workshop Vallauris 60s
Lot of 5 Ceramic Plates Jean Derval Portal Workshop Vallauris 60s

Lot of 5 Ceramic Plates Jean Derval Portal Workshop Vallauris 60s

By Jean Derval

Located in Ternay, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes

Vallauris. Ceramic plates with each of them a unique design representing a fish. Signature of that 'sad on

Category

1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sadness

Materials

Ceramic

Multifaceted 35 Carat Amethyst with Diamonds and 18 Karat White Gold Ring
Multifaceted 35 Carat Amethyst with Diamonds and 18 Karat White Gold Ring

Multifaceted 35 Carat Amethyst with Diamonds and 18 Karat White Gold Ring

By Pradera Irama

Located in Neguri, Vizcaya

stress and strain and dispel fear and anxiety. Amethyst alleviates sadness and grief, and dissolves

Category

Late 20th Century Spanish Contemporary Vintage Sadness

Materials

Diamond, Amethyst, 18k Gold, White Gold

Vintage Loet Vanderveen Signed Bronze Antelope Sculpture Art Statue
Vintage Loet Vanderveen Signed Bronze Antelope Sculpture Art Statue

Vintage Loet Vanderveen Signed Bronze Antelope Sculpture Art Statue

By Loet Vanderveen

Located in Brea, CA

Loet Vanderveen 1921-2015, It is with a deep sense of loss and sadness that we inform you of the

Category

20th Century American Arts and Crafts Vintage Sadness

Materials

Bronze

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Vintage Sadness For Sale on 1stDibs

You are likely to find exactly the vintage sadness you’re looking for on 1stDibs, as there is a broad range for sale. You can easily find an example made in the Post-Impressionist style, while we also have 101 Post-Impressionist versions to choose from as well. Making the right choice when shopping for a vintage sadness may mean carefully reviewing examples of this item dating from different eras — you can find an early iteration of this piece from the 20th Century and a newer version made as recently as the 20th Century. When looking for the right vintage sadness for your space, you can search on 1stDibs by color — popular works were created in bold and neutral palettes with elements of gray, brown, beige and blue. There have been many interesting vintage sadness examples over the years, but those made by Marc Chagall, Henri Matisse, William Weintraub, Simon Natan Karczmar and Peter Emanuel Goldman are often thought to be among the most thought-provoking. Artworks like these — often created in paint, oil paint and lithograph — can elevate any room of your home.

How Much is a Vintage Sadness?

The price for a vintage sadness in our collection starts at $61 and tops out at $365,000 with the average selling for $1,576.