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Space-Age Mid-Century Modern Dinette / Dinging Set by Virtue Brothers
Space-Age Mid-Century Modern Dinette / Dinging Set by Virtue Brothers

Space-Age Mid-Century Modern Dinette / Dinging Set by Virtue Brothers

By Virtue Brothers

Located in Fulton, CA

Space-Age, Mid-Century Modern "Star Trek" style 5 piece dinette set. Four swivel chairs and an oval dining table. (no leaves to table). Faux wood Formica table top. Vinyl or Naugahyd...

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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Virtue

Materials

Aluminum

MCM Style Directors Chairs White Chrome Attr Robert Kjer Jakobsen & Virtue Bros
MCM Style Directors Chairs White Chrome Attr Robert Kjer Jakobsen & Virtue Bros

MCM Style Directors Chairs White Chrome Attr Robert Kjer Jakobsen & Virtue Bros

By Virtue Brothers, Robert Kjer Jakobsen

Located in Topeka, KS

Virtue Brothers of California was founded by two brothers Julian and Philip Virtue in August 1926.

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Mid-20th Century American Campaign Vintage Virtue

Materials

Chrome

Pentagon with Virtues
Pentagon with Virtues

Pentagon with Virtues

By Andy Warhol

Located in Indianapolis, IN

Andy Warhol (1928-1987) Pentagon with Virtues (1980) Original graphite drawing on paper Size: 23.5 x 31.625 in (59.7 x 80.3 cm) Frame size: 34 x 41.75 in (86.3 x 106 cm) Unsigned A...

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1980s Pop Art Vintage Virtue

Materials

Paper, Graphite

Virtues, relief. Molded and polychrome alabaster. 20th century, after Sanzio.
Virtues, relief. Molded and polychrome alabaster. 20th century, after Sanzio.

Virtues, relief. Molded and polychrome alabaster. 20th century, after Sanzio.

Located in Madrid, ES

Virtues, relief. Molded and polychrome alabaster. 20th century, Inspired by models by SANZIO, Rafael or Raffaello (1483-1520).

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20th Century Spanish Renaissance Revival Vintage Virtue

Materials

Other

"Rower Virtue" Limited Edition Etching by Holton Rower Signed, Framed
"Rower Virtue" Limited Edition Etching by Holton Rower Signed, Framed

"Rower Virtue" Limited Edition Etching by Holton Rower Signed, Framed

Located in IT

"Rower Virtue" is a stunning limited edition black and white etching by renowned artist Holton Rower.

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20th Century French Vintage Virtue

Materials

Paper

American Arts & Crafts Virtue in Design Book by Leslie Greene Bowman
American Arts & Crafts Virtue in Design Book by Leslie Greene Bowman

American Arts & Crafts Virtue in Design Book by Leslie Greene Bowman

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

American Arts & Crafts: Virtue in Design. soft cover. by Leslie Greene Bowman, Los Angeles County Museum of Art Los Angeles County Museum of Art, 1990 - Design - 255 pages Influe...

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Late 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Vintage Virtue

Materials

Paper

Interior Still Life with Porcelain Vases, Miniature Portrait and Virtue, 1942
Interior Still Life with Porcelain Vases, Miniature Portrait and Virtue, 1942

Interior Still Life with Porcelain Vases, Miniature Portrait and Virtue, 1942

Located in Atlanta, GA

A finely executed mid-20th century still life oil painting on canvas, signed and dated lower right by an unidentified hand and dated 1942. The composition centers around a richly d...

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

Materials

Canvas, Giltwood, Paint

The Verdant Court of Virtue: A Chinese Aubusson Masterpiece of Flemish Grandeur
The Verdant Court of Virtue: A Chinese Aubusson Masterpiece of Flemish Grandeur

The Verdant Court of Virtue: A Chinese Aubusson Masterpiece of Flemish Grandeur

Located in Dallas, TX

These sculptural elements elevate the tapestry beyond pastoral decoration, transforming it into a narrative of virtue, power, and cultivated intellect. Such Chinese-woven Aubusson t...

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Mid-20th Century Chinese Aubusson Vintage Virtue

Materials

Wool

Original 1930s Dutch propaganda poster by M. Deleu (Virtue - do not doubt)
Original 1930s Dutch propaganda poster by M. Deleu (Virtue - do not doubt)

Original 1930s Dutch propaganda poster by M. Deleu (Virtue - do not doubt)

Located in Petworth, West Sussex

An original Dutch propaganda poster by M. Deleu, 1930's. A very bold, red and linear composition with a very striking palette.

Category

Mid-20th Century Modern Vintage Virtue

Materials

Lithograph

R.B. Kitaj, Civic Virtue All Over The Floor, 53/100, Screenprint, 1967
R.B. Kitaj, Civic Virtue All Over The Floor, 53/100, Screenprint, 1967

R.B. Kitaj, Civic Virtue All Over The Floor, 53/100, Screenprint, 1967

By Ronald Brooks Kitaj

Located in San Francisco, CA

ABOUT R.B. Kitaj, Civic Virtue All Over The Floor Screenprint, Serigraphy.

Category

Mid-20th Century British Folk Art Vintage Virtue

Materials

Paper

Large Chinese Hand-painted Wall Mirror Depicting Dragon Boat Festival
Large Chinese Hand-painted Wall Mirror Depicting Dragon Boat Festival

Large Chinese Hand-painted Wall Mirror Depicting Dragon Boat Festival

Located in New York, NY

Depictions convey the Five Blessings which are wishes for wealth, health, longevity, virtue, and a peaceful death.

Category

20th Century Vintage Virtue

Materials

Mirror

Pair Large Chinese Famille Rose Vases Phoenix and Peony Porcelain Urns
Pair Large Chinese Famille Rose Vases Phoenix and Peony Porcelain Urns

Pair Large Chinese Famille Rose Vases Phoenix and Peony Porcelain Urns

Located in Potters Bar, GB

Decorative pair of large Chinese porcelain bottle vases Of elegant form with rounded bodies and tall slender necks Decorated in the famille rose palette with magnificent phoenix bird...

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1980s Vintage Virtue

Materials

Porcelain

Chinese Famille Rose Porcelain Phoenix and Peony Vase
Chinese Famille Rose Porcelain Phoenix and Peony Vase

Chinese Famille Rose Porcelain Phoenix and Peony Vase

Located in Potters Bar, GB

Decorative Chinese porcelain vase of generous baluster form with a tall flared trumpet neck The body is beautifully decorated in the famille rose palette with a magnificent phoenix p...

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1980s Vintage Virtue

Materials

Porcelain

Japanese Shigaraki Pottery Tanuki Figurine with Sake Bottle and Straw Hat
Japanese Shigaraki Pottery Tanuki Figurine with Sake Bottle and Straw Hat

Japanese Shigaraki Pottery Tanuki Figurine with Sake Bottle and Straw Hat

Located in Paris, FR

(gold ball)) 7)Big tail: All is well that ends well. 8)Sake bottle: Let’s have a natural virtue. (In Japan, we have a word called “nominucation”.

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1980s Japanese Showa Vintage Virtue

Materials

Ceramic

Woven Mesh Buckle Bracelet with Diamonds in 14K Gold, circa 1960s
Woven Mesh Buckle Bracelet with Diamonds in 14K Gold, circa 1960s

Woven Mesh Buckle Bracelet with Diamonds in 14K Gold, circa 1960s

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

The buckle construction is fully adjustable, tightening or loosening to fit any wrist comfortably up to 8.5 inches and down to as small as necessary which is a rare practical virtue ...

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1960s Vintage Virtue

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Asian Desk Teak Hand Carved Drop Front Compartmentalized Style of George Zee
Asian Desk Teak Hand Carved Drop Front Compartmentalized Style of George Zee

Asian Desk Teak Hand Carved Drop Front Compartmentalized Style of George Zee

By George Zee and Co

Located in Topeka, KS

The iconic plum blossom carving symbolizes perseverance, hope, beauty, purity, virtue, and the transitoriness of life. We know you are in love with this fabulous piece.

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Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Vintage Virtue

Materials

Teak

Mappin & Webb Ltd Art Deco Style Sterling Silver Cigarette Box
Mappin & Webb Ltd Art Deco Style Sterling Silver Cigarette Box

Mappin & Webb Ltd Art Deco Style Sterling Silver Cigarette Box

By Mappin & Webb

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

The box is supported by four impressive Art Deco style stepped bracket feet. By Virtue of its size this versatile box could be used for a multitude of functions.

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1960s English Art Deco Vintage Virtue

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

20th Century British Oil on Canvas 'Sketch' 1970 by John Copnall (1928-2007)
20th Century British Oil on Canvas 'Sketch' 1970 by John Copnall (1928-2007)

20th Century British Oil on Canvas 'Sketch' 1970 by John Copnall (1928-2007)

Located in Oxford, GB

Copnall had a series of solo exhibitions held throughout the 1970s but thereafter became an increasingly peripheral figure in the context of mainstream English art, as abstract art b...

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1970s English Modern Vintage Virtue

Materials

Paint

Harman Brothers 1970's Sterling Silver Cigarette Jewelry Box
Harman Brothers 1970's Sterling Silver Cigarette Jewelry Box

Harman Brothers 1970's Sterling Silver Cigarette Jewelry Box

By Harman Brothers

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

This fine example of vintage silverware is supported by four impressive swept bracket style feet. By Virtue of its size this versatile box could be used for a multitude of functio...

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1970s English Vintage Virtue

Materials

Sterling Silver

Maison Jansen Style Gilt-Iron Arrow Motif Side Table, France, 1970s
Maison Jansen Style Gilt-Iron Arrow Motif Side Table, France, 1970s

Maison Jansen Style Gilt-Iron Arrow Motif Side Table, France, 1970s

By Maison Jansen

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

The open iron framework is finished in warm gilt tones and incorporates crossed arrows, a classical symbol traditionally associated with strength, unity, and martial virtue. Slender ...

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1970s French Neoclassical Vintage Virtue

Materials

Wrought Iron

Danish Modern Two-Seater Sofa with an Accent Pillow, Denmark ca 1940s
Danish Modern Two-Seater Sofa with an Accent Pillow, Denmark ca 1940s

Danish Modern Two-Seater Sofa with an Accent Pillow, Denmark ca 1940s

Located in Utrecht, NL

While Danish design was also influenced by international exchanges and therefore trends, its modern qualities are timeless virtues originating from national traditions of simple func...

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1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Virtue

Materials

Bouclé, Wood

Art Deco Style 1960s Sterling Silver Cigarette Box
Art Deco Style 1960s Sterling Silver Cigarette Box

Art Deco Style 1960s Sterling Silver Cigarette Box

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

The box is supported by four impressive cast silver, Art Deco style stepped bracket feet. By virtue of its size this versatile vintage cigarette box could be used for a multitude ...

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1960s British Vintage Virtue

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

Vintage Cambridgeshire County Map, English, Framed, After Thomas Moule, Revival
Vintage Cambridgeshire County Map, English, Framed, After Thomas Moule, Revival

Vintage Cambridgeshire County Map, English, Framed, After Thomas Moule, Revival

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

Fascinating mid-19th century cartography, reproduced during the late 1980s Moule revival Displays a desirable aged patina and in good vintage order Presented behind clear, bright gla...

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1990s British Early Victorian Vintage Virtue

Materials

Glass, Paper

The New Dress Oil Painting, Framed, 20th Century, 20x24 Inches
The New Dress Oil Painting, Framed, 20th Century, 20x24 Inches

The New Dress Oil Painting, Framed, 20th Century, 20x24 Inches

By Bernard Pothast

Located in Naples, Florida

The characters in Pothast’s paintings are imbued with virtue and a gentle strength. His poignant paintings of peasant life gained popularity during his lifetime and remain popular t...

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20th Century Vintage Virtue

Materials

Oil, Canvas

Vintage Sterling Silver Cheroot Case by Boodle & Dunthorne, 1956, UK
Vintage Sterling Silver Cheroot Case by Boodle & Dunthorne, 1956, UK

Vintage Sterling Silver Cheroot Case by Boodle & Dunthorne, 1956, UK

By Boodle & Dunthorne

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

The interior of the cover retains the original gilding. By virtue of its size this versatile box could be used for a multitude of functions, including holding pencils/pens.

Category

1950s British Vintage Virtue

Materials

Sterling Silver

Pair of Vintage Chrome and Naugahyde Director's Chairs by Robert Kjer Jakobsen
Pair of Vintage Chrome and Naugahyde Director's Chairs by Robert Kjer Jakobsen

Pair of Vintage Chrome and Naugahyde Director's Chairs by Robert Kjer Jakobsen

By Robert Kjer Jakobsen

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Pair of Mid-Century Modern Director's Chairs designed by Robert Kjer Jakobsen for Virtue Brothers of California (ca. 1968). Robert Kjer Jakobsen's designs were recognized for their e...

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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Virtue

Materials

Chrome

Curated Collection of 24 Antique and Vintage Green Hardcover Books, 1887–2000
Curated Collection of 24 Antique and Vintage Green Hardcover Books, 1887–2000

Curated Collection of 24 Antique and Vintage Green Hardcover Books, 1887–2000

Located in Oklahoma City, OK

Vintage wear, fading, and rubbing are visible on several covers and spines. 24 Green books: The Book of Virtues, William J.Bennett Simon & Schuster Classic German Course in Eng...

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20th Century North American American Classical Vintage Virtue

Materials

Paper

Vintage 1965 Irish Sterling Silver Vases / Beakers
Vintage 1965 Irish Sterling Silver Vases / Beakers

Vintage 1965 Irish Sterling Silver Vases / Beakers

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

These impressive vintage silver vases were crafted by the renowned and collectable Irish silversmiths William Egan & Sons. By virtue of their size these versatile pieces could...

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1960s Northern Irish Vintage Virtue

Materials

Silver

Vintage Isle of Man Map, English, After Thomas Moule, Manx Cartography, Framed
Vintage Isle of Man Map, English, After Thomas Moule, Manx Cartography, Framed

Vintage Isle of Man Map, English, After Thomas Moule, Manx Cartography, Framed

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

Beautifully reproduced print of the island from a renowned 19th century cartographer Displays a desirable aged patina and in good order Presented behind clear, bright glass with a br...

Category

1970s British Early Victorian Vintage Virtue

Materials

Glass, Paper

"Snow" Floor Lamp by Vico Magistretti for Oluce
"Snow" Floor Lamp by Vico Magistretti for Oluce

"Snow" Floor Lamp by Vico Magistretti for Oluce

By Oluce, Vico Magistretti

Located in Milan, IT

"The synthesis of elegance and simplicity, this family of lamps emitting direct and diffused light is composed of a methacrylate cone and a black-painted metal sphere: the cone, by v...

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1970s Italian Vintage Virtue

Materials

Carrara Marble

Very beautiful and detailed porcelain Guan Yin statue from China
Very beautiful and detailed porcelain Guan Yin statue from China

Very beautiful and detailed porcelain Guan Yin statue from China

Located in DEVENTER, NL

Guan Yin, known as the "Goddess of Mercy," embodies the virtues of kindness and compassion. This stunning statue showcases intricate details, such as the flowing robes and serene fac...

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20th Century Chinese Vintage Virtue

Materials

Porcelain

Vintage 1990s Chopard Montres Dame "Cat Eye" 13/7146/403 18K WG Diamond 53mm
Vintage 1990s Chopard Montres Dame "Cat Eye" 13/7146/403 18K WG Diamond 53mm

Vintage 1990s Chopard Montres Dame "Cat Eye" 13/7146/403 18K WG Diamond 53mm

By Chopard

Located in New York, NY

It’s a conversation piece that sidesteps traditional watchmaking virtues in favor of pure, unadulterated style. The watch offers the reliability and ease of a quartz movement, making...

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1990s Vintage Virtue

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Mid-Century Hawaiian Kamani Wood Carved Bowl
Mid-Century Hawaiian Kamani Wood Carved Bowl

Mid-Century Hawaiian Kamani Wood Carved Bowl

Located in Sacramento, CA

Often referred to as a "wood of a thousand virtues" for its traditional uses in crafting canoes, calabash bowls, and musical instruments, kamani features beautiful warm brown tones.

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

Materials

Wood

Chinese Carved Jadeite Covered Censer
Chinese Carved Jadeite Covered Censer

Chinese Carved Jadeite Covered Censer

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Equally suited as a centerpiece or as part of an important collection of Asian works of art, it embodies the symbolism, refinement, and enduring beauty of jade.Dimensions:Height: 7 1...

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20th Century Vintage Virtue

Materials

Jade

Outside the Synagogue Russian Judaica Oil Painting
Outside the Synagogue Russian Judaica Oil Painting

Outside the Synagogue Russian Judaica Oil Painting

By Emmanuel Snitkovsky

Located in Surfside, FL

Janet, a graduate of the Lvov College, was invited- by virtue of the high honors she achieved there- to matriculate at the Lvov University of Art.

Category

1980s Modern Vintage Virtue

Materials

Canvas, Oil, Illustration Board

Vintage 3.12ct Turquoise & Pearl 18k Gold Longuard Chain, Circa 1950
Vintage 3.12ct Turquoise & Pearl 18k Gold Longuard Chain, Circa 1950

Vintage 3.12ct Turquoise & Pearl 18k Gold Longuard Chain, Circa 1950

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

The necklace is supplied with an IDGL gemstone grading report card. By virtue of its length, this impressive chain may be worn as a two strand or three strand necklace; alternativel...

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1950s Vintage Virtue

Materials

Cultured Pearl, Turquoise, Yellow Gold

Late 20th Century Tibetan Chenrezig Gold Mandala Thangka with Silk Brocade
Late 20th Century Tibetan Chenrezig Gold Mandala Thangka with Silk Brocade

Late 20th Century Tibetan Chenrezig Gold Mandala Thangka with Silk Brocade

Located in Nottingham, GB

The architectural gateways of the mandala can also be understood in relation to fundamental Buddhist virtues, including loving-kindness, compassion, sympathetic joy and equanimity.

Category

Late 20th Century Vintage Virtue

Materials

Brocade, Canvas, Paint

Vintage German Sterling Silver Cigar Box by Gottlieb Kurz, Circa 1960
Vintage German Sterling Silver Cigar Box by Gottlieb Kurz, Circa 1960

Vintage German Sterling Silver Cigar Box by Gottlieb Kurz, Circa 1960

By Gottlieb Kurz

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

National mark: Crescent moon and crown. By Virtue of its size this versatile box could be used for a multitude of functions.

Category

1960s English Vintage Virtue

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

Exceptional Chinese Lacquered Travel Chess Set Lacquered Board & Court Figures
Exceptional Chinese Lacquered Travel Chess Set Lacquered Board & Court Figures

Exceptional Chinese Lacquered Travel Chess Set Lacquered Board & Court Figures

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

These decorative panels reinforce the themes of scholarship, virtue, and intellectual accomplishment associated with the game of chess.

Category

20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Vintage Virtue

Materials

Brass

Middle 20th century Old bronze Bodhisattva Avalokiteshvara from Nepal
Middle 20th century Old bronze Bodhisattva Avalokiteshvara from Nepal

Middle 20th century Old bronze Bodhisattva Avalokiteshvara from Nepal

Located in DEVENTER, NL

This striking statue serves not only as a collectible art piece but also as a powerful reminder of the virtues of compassion in everyday life. Old bronze Bodhisattva Avalokiteshvara...

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Mid-20th Century Nepalese Vintage Virtue

Materials

Bronze

Profile of a Renaissance Lady by Angelo Bragalini, Mid-20th Century
Profile of a Renaissance Lady by Angelo Bragalini, Mid-20th Century

Profile of a Renaissance Lady by Angelo Bragalini, Mid-20th Century

Located in Roma, IT

The profile format, inspired by fifteenth-century Italian portraiture, recalls the works of artists such as Pisanello, Pollaiuolo, and the court portraitists of Florence and Ferrara,...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Vintage Virtue

Materials

Crystal, Gold

18k White Gold Imperial Jade Type A & Diamond Earrings, 3.68ct
18k White Gold Imperial Jade Type A & Diamond Earrings, 3.68ct

18k White Gold Imperial Jade Type A & Diamond Earrings, 3.68ct

Located in Santa Barbara, CA

In China, jade has been worth more than gold and diamonds for millennia—the emperor's gem, worn for virtue and protection. A matched, untreated pair like this is quite the treasure.

Category

Mid-20th Century Art Deco Vintage Virtue

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Jade, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

Model "EY60" Wall Lamps by Itsu, Finland Mid-20th Century
Model "EY60" Wall Lamps by Itsu, Finland Mid-20th Century

Model "EY60" Wall Lamps by Itsu, Finland Mid-20th Century

By Itsu

Located in Utrecht, NL

Overall, the composition of the shapes and clever decorative elements give this pair a personality that isn’t loud but still stands out, which is an essentially Finnish design virtue...

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Mid-20th Century Finnish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Virtue

Materials

Brass

GIULIANO DE MEDICI MORTAR BAS-RELIEF end 20th Century
GIULIANO DE MEDICI MORTAR BAS-RELIEF end 20th Century

GIULIANO DE MEDICI MORTAR BAS-RELIEF end 20th Century

Located in Madrid, ES

He was very kind and full of humanity, he had great respect for his brother, as well as strength and virtue. These and other qualities made him dear to the people and to his own”.

Category

Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Virtue

Materials

Cement

Art Deco Hagenauer Wien Figural Sculpture, Diana with Greyhounds
Art Deco Hagenauer Wien Figural Sculpture, Diana with Greyhounds

Art Deco Hagenauer Wien Figural Sculpture, Diana with Greyhounds

By Karl Hagenauer

Located in Buenos Aires, Olivos

The figures are mounted on a highly polished elliptical base and depict Diana grasping a length of chain in her left hand which is attached to the dogs' collars by Virtue of open loo...

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Mid-20th Century Austrian Art Deco Vintage Virtue

Materials

Bronze

VIntage kimono textile art " Geometry ~ Chrysanthemums ~" by ikasu White Japan
VIntage kimono textile art " Geometry ~ Chrysanthemums ~" by ikasu White Japan

VIntage kimono textile art " Geometry ~ Chrysanthemums ~" by ikasu White Japan

By Kimono ikasu, Lena Okamoto

Located in Setagaya City, JP

As such, they are often associated with noble virtues such as dignity, grace, and elegance. In kimono patterns, chrysanthemums may be used to evoke a sense of refinement and sophisti...

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1960s Japanese Japonisme Vintage Virtue

Materials

Silk, Wood, Fabric, Textile, String, Thread, Yarn, Reclaimed Wood

Vintage Chinese Pao-Tao Rug 1.52m x 0.91m
Vintage Chinese Pao-Tao Rug 1.52m x 0.91m

Vintage Chinese Pao-Tao Rug 1.52m x 0.91m

Located in St. Albans, GB

This mythical bird is an auspicious symbol representing high virtue and grace and heralds good things to come or the beginning of a new era.

Category

1940s Chinese Vintage Virtue

Materials

Wool

Georgian 18th Century Style Console Table with Inlaid Detail
Georgian 18th Century Style Console Table with Inlaid Detail

Georgian 18th Century Style Console Table with Inlaid Detail

Located in Toronto, CA

It is a table that feels composed rather than decorated, allowing the quality of its craftsmanship to speak for itself. One of the great virtues of a well-made 20th-century interpre...

Category

20th Century English Georgian Vintage Virtue

Materials

Hardwood

Doris Leslie Blau Vintage Chinese Art Deco Abstract Oversized Pale Sand Rug
Doris Leslie Blau Vintage Chinese Art Deco Abstract Oversized Pale Sand Rug

Doris Leslie Blau Vintage Chinese Art Deco Abstract Oversized Pale Sand Rug

Located in New York, NY

Surrounding the central field are intricately rendered phoenixes-mythical birds representing high virtue and grace, as well as feminine power and renewal.

Category

1940s Chinese Art Deco Vintage Virtue

Materials

Wool

Set of Four Monumental Greco-Roman Warrior Sculptures in Italian Marble, 1990s
Set of Four Monumental Greco-Roman Warrior Sculptures in Italian Marble, 1990s

Set of Four Monumental Greco-Roman Warrior Sculptures in Italian Marble, 1990s

Located in Madrid, ES

Executed on an impressive scale, these commanding figures embody the strength, dignity, and martial virtues celebrated in Classical art. Each warrior is depicted in a powerful stanc...

Category

1980s Vintage Virtue

Materials

Marble

The Phoenix Garden: A Vintage Chinese Art Deco Masterpiece of Eternal Elegance
The Phoenix Garden: A Vintage Chinese Art Deco Masterpiece of Eternal Elegance

The Phoenix Garden: A Vintage Chinese Art Deco Masterpiece of Eternal Elegance

Located in Dallas, TX

One of the most prestigious creatures in Chinese visual culture, the iconic Fenghuang motif embodies virtue, nobility, grace, peace, prosperity, and harmony; historically, it also be...

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Mid-20th Century Chinese Art Deco Vintage Virtue

Materials

Wool

Victorian 18k Yellow Gold "Bocca della Verità" Carved Rhodolite Garnet Ring
Victorian 18k Yellow Gold "Bocca della Verità" Carved Rhodolite Garnet Ring

Victorian 18k Yellow Gold "Bocca della Verità" Carved Rhodolite Garnet Ring

Located in New York, NY

The original marble mask, housed in Rome, was believed to bite the hand of anyone who told a lie—making it a powerful symbol of truth, integrity, and moral virtue. During the Victori...

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20th Century Vintage Virtue

Materials

Garnet, 18k Gold

Vintage 1969 Rolex Oyster Precision 6426 Steel Silver Dial Manual Wind 34 mm
Vintage 1969 Rolex Oyster Precision 6426 Steel Silver Dial Manual Wind 34 mm

Vintage 1969 Rolex Oyster Precision 6426 Steel Silver Dial Manual Wind 34 mm

By Rolex

Located in New York, NY

The Daily Ritual This is a watch for someone who appreciates the core virtues of Rolex without the need for flash. It is an exercise in purposeful design that has remained relevant ...

Category

20th Century Vintage Virtue

Materials

Stainless Steel

Planet of the Owls - Contemporary Animal and Floral Oil Painting - Gustavo Novoa
Planet of the Owls - Contemporary Animal and Floral Oil Painting - Gustavo Novoa

Planet of the Owls - Contemporary Animal and Floral Oil Painting - Gustavo Novoa

By Gustavo Novoa

Located in Marlow, Buckinghamshire

In 1977, the publication of his book “Jungle Fables”, for which he both wrote the text and executed the paintings, was a collection of rhymes on “Vice and Virtue” that gave a new dim...

Category

1980s Contemporary Vintage Virtue

Materials

Oil, Board

Robin Day Leather Lounge Chairs with Zentroz Amplifier & Philips Speakers 1967
Robin Day Leather Lounge Chairs with Zentroz Amplifier & Philips Speakers 1967

Robin Day Leather Lounge Chairs with Zentroz Amplifier & Philips Speakers 1967

By Robin Day, Hille

Located in La xara, VC

This set stands apart from any other known example of the model by virtue of its fully integrated and working stereo audio system — making it one of the most extraordinary pieces of ...

Category

1960s English Mid-Century Modern Vintage Virtue

Materials

Chrome

1950s Thai Bronze Sculpture of Rama as an Archer, Hand-Crafted
1950s Thai Bronze Sculpture of Rama as an Archer, Hand-Crafted

1950s Thai Bronze Sculpture of Rama as an Archer, Hand-Crafted

Located in Stamford, CT

Through wisdom (the bow) one launches the virtues that lead to bliss. The arrow is invisible, a metaphor for the Archer's concentrated thought or prayer.

Category

Mid-20th Century Thai Other Vintage Virtue

Materials

Bronze

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Vintage Chrome Glass Dining Table and Chairs by Virtue Brothers
Vintage Chrome Glass Dining Table and Chairs by Virtue Brothers

Vintage Chrome Glass Dining Table and Chairs by Virtue Brothers

By Virtue Brothers

Located in Pasadena, CA

A gorgeous vintage modern dining table and chairs by Virtue Brothers of California. Includes a glass chrome table and eight distressed vinyl upholstered chairs, circa 1970.

Category

1970s American Vintage Virtue

Materials

Chrome

Virtue Balances Ingenuous Reality

Kenn DavisVirtue Balances Ingenuous Reality

Unavailable

H 33.5 in W 25.5 in

Virtue Balances Ingenuous Reality

Located in Chicago, IL

Kenn Davis was an American Surrealist painter. He focuses on critical analysis of society, and introspection of human psychology. He was influenced by European Surrealists. This pi...

Category

Late 20th Century Surrealist Vintage Virtue

Materials

Linen, Oil

1968 First Edition Campbell's Soup Mugs- Set of 11
1968 First Edition Campbell's Soup Mugs- Set of 11

1968 First Edition Campbell's Soup Mugs- Set of 11

Unavailable

H 4.25 in W 2.75 in D 2.75 in

1968 First Edition Campbell's Soup Mugs- Set of 11

Located in San Francisco, CA

Distributed by Campbell's Soup, these mugs are evidenced as first edition by virtue of the impressed "USA" on the bottom of the mugs -- a mark that was only used for the first two ye...

Category

1960s American Vintage Virtue

Materials

Ceramic

1960s White Gold Necklace with a Total of 11.20 Ct. of Diamonds
1960s White Gold Necklace with a Total of 11.20 Ct. of Diamonds

1960s White Gold Necklace with a Total of 11.20 Ct. of Diamonds

Located in roma, IT

Because of its transparency, the diamond has always been an emblem of purity and virtue and has been associated with royalty and power.

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1960s Italian Vintage Virtue

Materials

Diamond, White Gold

Vintage Kermanshah
Vintage Kermanshah

Vintage Kermanshah

Unavailable

W 105 in L 142 in

Vintage Kermanshah

Located in Providence, RI

Illustrates the pinnacle of rug weaving in its virtue. It has a tremendous range of harmonizing colors and a rare allover design and its eye pleasing scale show cases the mastery of ...

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20th Century Persian Vintage Virtue

Materials

Wool

BOUCHERON Paris Diamond Feather Brooch
BOUCHERON Paris Diamond Feather Brooch

BOUCHERON Paris Diamond Feather Brooch

By Boucheron

Located in Southampton, NY

In French culture, the feather represents virtue.

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1990s French Vintage Virtue

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Chinese Hanging Scroll, Ink and Color on Paper
Chinese Hanging Scroll, Ink and Color on Paper

Chinese Hanging Scroll, Ink and Color on Paper

Unavailable

H 67 in W 29 in D 0.2 in

Chinese Hanging Scroll, Ink and Color on Paper

Located in Washington, DC

Qing dynasty scroll with unusual subtle coloration depicting master of the household attended by servants. The three virtues of rock, bamboo and pine are incorporated in this symboli...

Category

20th Century Chinese Vintage Virtue

Materials

Paper

LINE VAUTRIN "I Am God..." silvered bronze box
LINE VAUTRIN "I Am God..." silvered bronze box

LINE VAUTRIN "I Am God..." silvered bronze box

Unavailable

H 1.2 in W 5 in D 2.4 in

LINE VAUTRIN "I Am God..." silvered bronze box

By Line Vautrin

Located in Summerland, CA

A silvered bronze "Rebus" (word-play) box: "I am God, master of the 3 virtues", signed Line Vautrin. Certificate of Authenticity by Vautrin's daughter Marie-Laure Bonnaud-Vautrin

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1940s French Vintage Virtue

US
US

G.R. CheesebroughUS, 1977

Unavailable

H 38 in W 26 in D 1 in

US

Located in Minneapolis, MN

This is titled "US" and fittingly was created as an advertisement for Venture Travel in May, 1977, that shows a figure dressed as Moses carrying two stone tablets and a staff, but in...

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1970s American Realist Vintage Virtue

Materials

Ink, Gouache, Color Pencil

Rare Vintage Leather Wrapped Pedestal Showcase
Rare Vintage Leather Wrapped Pedestal Showcase

Rare Vintage Leather Wrapped Pedestal Showcase

Unavailable

H 48 in W 14 in D 14 in

Rare Vintage Leather Wrapped Pedestal Showcase

Located in Stamford, CT

Having a vitrine glass showcase for displaying museum quality objects of virtue. Such a vintage decorative object was and is used in very high line boutiques such as Hermes Paris Car...

Category

1950s Vintage Virtue

1968 Vintage Coca-Cola Soda Tin Sign
1968 Vintage Coca-Cola Soda Tin Sign

1968 Vintage Coca-Cola Soda Tin Sign

Unavailable

H 24 in W 60 in D 0.5 in

1968 Vintage Coca-Cola Soda Tin Sign

By Coca Cola Bottling Co.

Located in Orange, CA

Almost from day one, advertising materials, including signs, were produced to trumpet the virtues of the sweet, carbonated beverage.

Category

1960s American Vintage Virtue

Materials

Tin

1950s Coca-Cola Curb Advertising Tin Sign "Customer Parking Only"
1950s Coca-Cola Curb Advertising Tin Sign "Customer Parking Only"

1950s Coca-Cola Curb Advertising Tin Sign "Customer Parking Only"

By Coca Cola Bottling Co.

Located in Orange, CA

Almost from day one, advertising materials, including signs, were produced to trumpet the virtues of the sweet, carbonated beverage. This was a curb sign so that was as you were walk...

Category

1950s American Vintage Virtue

Materials

Tin

1940s Coca Cola Masonite Vertical Advertising Sign
1940s Coca Cola Masonite Vertical Advertising Sign

1940s Coca Cola Masonite Vertical Advertising Sign

Unavailable

H 48 in W 18 in D 0.5 in

1940s Coca Cola Masonite Vertical Advertising Sign

By Coca Cola Bottling Co.

Located in Orange, CA

Almost from day one, advertising materials, including signs, were produced to trumpet the virtues of the sweet, carbonated beverage.

Category

1940s American Vintage Virtue

Materials

Masonite

A Mid 20th Century Chinese Cast Bronze Statue of Guan Yu with Guandao on Stand
A Mid 20th Century Chinese Cast Bronze Statue of Guan Yu with Guandao on Stand

A Mid 20th Century Chinese Cast Bronze Statue of Guan Yu with Guandao on Stand

Located in Tonbridge, Kent

Whether displayed in a study, living room, or meditation area, this statue embodies the timeless virtues of loyalty, courage, and honor associated with Guan Yu.

Category

Mid-20th Century Chinese Ming Vintage Virtue

Materials

Bronze

20th Century Chinese Cast Bronze Statue of Guan Yu with Guandao on Bespoke Stand
20th Century Chinese Cast Bronze Statue of Guan Yu with Guandao on Bespoke Stand

20th Century Chinese Cast Bronze Statue of Guan Yu with Guandao on Bespoke Stand

Located in Tonbridge, Kent

Whether displayed in a study, living room, or meditation area, this statue embodies the timeless virtues of loyalty, courage, and honor associated with Guan Yu.

Category

Mid-20th Century Chinese Ming Vintage Virtue

Materials

Bronze

Store closing March 31.  Chinese or Japanese Burl Wood Phoenix for Scholar
Store closing March 31.  Chinese or Japanese Burl Wood Phoenix for Scholar

Store closing March 31. Chinese or Japanese Burl Wood Phoenix for Scholar

Located in Santa Fe, NM

The phoenix is auspicious, a symbol of high Virtue and grace. The phoenix also symbolizes the union of yin and yang.

Category

20th Century Chinese Organic Modern Vintage Virtue

Materials

Hardwood

Tall Un-Glazed Terracotta Oil Jar
Tall Un-Glazed Terracotta Oil Jar

Tall Un-Glazed Terracotta Oil Jar

Unavailable

H 35 in W 19 in D 19 in

Tall Un-Glazed Terracotta Oil Jar

Located in Culver City, CA

Showing its handmade virtues in lack of exact symmetry yet completely able to stand alone, this planter is eye catching and attention holding.

Category

20th Century Vintage Virtue

Materials

Terracotta

Elegant Diamond Pearl Platinum Choker Necklace

Elegant Diamond Pearl Platinum Choker Necklace

Located in Bay Harbor Islands, FL

Quintessentially Art Deco style by virtue of its geometrically inspired design, this classically distinct choker necklace of elaborate design and immaculate openwork craftsmanship co...

Category

1940s Unknown Vintage Virtue

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

"Yo, Ho, Ho" Great Britain's Colonial History- Mixed Media by Gregory
"Yo, Ho, Ho" Great Britain's Colonial History- Mixed Media by Gregory

"Yo, Ho, Ho" Great Britain's Colonial History- Mixed Media by Gregory

Located in Pasadena, CA

The irony is palpable: nations that proclaimed the virtues of blending cultures embraced their own ethnocentric agendas.

Category

Late 20th Century British Vintage Virtue

Materials

Paint, Paper

Juan le Pins Antibes Original Vintage Poster, French Travel Advertising, 1940s
Juan le Pins Antibes Original Vintage Poster, French Travel Advertising, 1940s

Juan le Pins Antibes Original Vintage Poster, French Travel Advertising, 1940s

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Juan le Pins original vintage poster, French Travel Advertising 1940s celebrating virtues of a stunning sea side resort, the most exclusive area on the French Riviera, Juan le Pins, ...

Category

1940s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Virtue

Materials

Linen, Paper

Bracket Shelf

George NakashimaBracket Shelf, c. 1970

Unavailable

H 9 in W 8.12 in D 15.7 in

Bracket Shelf

By George Nakashima

Located in New York, NY

Although subtly worked into a shelf, the work retains a sculptural quality by virtue of its emphasis on the quality and shape of the material.

Category

1960s Vintage Virtue

Materials

Wood

SX70

Walker EvansSX70, late 1960's

Unavailable

H 4.25 in W 3.5 in D 1 in

SX70

By Walker Evans

Located in New York, NY

"In 1973 Walker Evans began to work with the innovative Polaroid SX-70 camera and was given an unlimited supply of film from its manufacturer. The virtues of this camera, introduced ...

Category

1960s Photorealist Vintage Virtue

Materials

Polaroid

SX70

Walker EvansSX70, late 1960's

Unavailable

H 4.25 in W 3.5 in D 1 in

SX70

By Walker Evans

Located in New York, NY

In 1973 Walker Evans began to work with the innovative Polaroid SX-70 camera and was given an unlimited supply of film from its manufacturer. The virtues of this camera, introduced i...

Category

1960s Photorealist Vintage Virtue

Materials

Polaroid

Very Rare Pair of Mid-Century Børge Jensen & Sønner ‘Safari’ Lounge Chairs
Very Rare Pair of Mid-Century Børge Jensen & Sønner ‘Safari’ Lounge Chairs

Very Rare Pair of Mid-Century Børge Jensen & Sønner ‘Safari’ Lounge Chairs

By Bernstorffsminde Møbelfabrik A/S, Borge Jensen

Located in Newbury, Berkshire

The chair also comes complete with the original leather straps beneath the seat and can be disassembled with ease by Virtue of the countersunk bolts. The woodwork has been completely...

Category

1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Virtue

Materials

Leather, Canvas, Beech

"Unicorns Rhyme" Lithograph by Gustavo Novoa
"Unicorns Rhyme" Lithograph by Gustavo Novoa

"Unicorns Rhyme" Lithograph by Gustavo Novoa

By Gustavo Novoa

Located in Pasadena, CA

The publication, in 1977, of his book, "Jungle Fables," for which he both wrote the text and executed the paintings, was a collection of rhymes on "Vice and Virtue" that gave a new d...

Category

Late 20th Century Other Art Style Vintage Virtue

Materials

Lithograph

Nude Story in Dark Room (Awakening)

Nude Story in Dark Room (Awakening)

By Guy Bourdin

Located in Geneva, CH

The composition and painterly colours of Bourdin's photography bear witness to his passion for painting and storytelling. By virtue of these passions his photography reveals a phanta...

Category

1970s Vintage Virtue

Materials

Silver Gelatin

Nude Story in Dark Room (Asleep)

Nude Story in Dark Room (Asleep)

By Guy Bourdin

Located in Geneva, CH

The composition and painterly colours of Bourdin's photography bear witness to his passion for painting and storytelling. By virtue of these passions his photography reveals a phanta...

Category

1970s Vintage Virtue

Materials

Silver Gelatin

Nude Story in Dark Room (Arrival)

Nude Story in Dark Room (Arrival)

By Guy Bourdin

Located in Geneva, CH

The composition and painterly colours of Bourdin's photography bear witness to his passion for painting and storytelling. By virtue of these passions his photography reveals a phanta...

Category

1970s Vintage Virtue

Materials

Silver Gelatin

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