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Vintage Watch Barcelona

Movado 1948 Calendermeto Triple Date and Moonphase Travel Purse Clock & Leather
By Movado
Located in Miami, FL
Ermeto winding device by means of the sliding case, with all original parts. The Movado Ermeto watch was
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1940s Swiss Modernist Vintage Watch Barcelona

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Stainless Steel

"Faccia d'uomo" (Man's Face) by Salvador Aulestia (Barcelona 1915-Milano1994)
Located in Milano, MI
This is a rare painting by Salvador Aulestia (Barcelona 1915 - Milano 1994) from his series
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1980s Modern Vintage Watch Barcelona

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Acrylic

Original Vintage Road Safety Propaganda Poster Obey The Traffic Art Deco Spain
Located in London, GB
Original vintage road safety propaganda poster - Obey the traffic officer He watches over your life
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1930s Spanish Art Deco Vintage Watch Barcelona

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Paper

Rembrandt
By Salvador Dalí­
Located in Missouri, MO
one-man show in Barcelona in 1925. He became internationally known when three of his paintings
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20th Century Modern Vintage Watch Barcelona

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Etching

Gae Aulenti for Knoll Made of Black Marble Italian Square Coffee Table "Jumbo"
By Knoll, Gae Aulenti
Located in Ibiza, Spain
Olivetti, pens and watches for Louis Vuitton, and a coffee table on wheels that is in the collection of the
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Watch Barcelona

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Marble

Mid-Century Modern Mod Jumbo Italian Coffee Table Edited by Knoll
By Knoll, Gae Aulenti
Located in Ibiza, Spain
Olivetti, pens and watches for Louis Vuitton, and a coffee table on wheels that is in the collection of the
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Watch Barcelona

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Carrara Marble

Jumbo Carrara Marble Italian Square Coffee Table by Gae Aulenti For Knoll, 1960s
By Knoll, Gae Aulenti
Located in Madrid, ES
Olivetti, pens and watches for Louis Vuitton, and a coffee table on wheels that is in the collection of the
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Watch Barcelona

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Carrara Marble

Planctus David in Mortem Saul - Lithograph - 1964
By Salvador Dalí­
Located in Roma, IT
the upper right corner, an angel watches over David. The lithograph is part of the imponent work
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1960s Surrealist Vintage Watch Barcelona

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Lithograph

"Evoluzione antropologica di una testa" (anthropological evolution of a head)
Located in Milano, MI
This painting by Salvador Aulestia (Barcelona 1915 - Milano 1994) embraces the "figurative post
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1980s Modern Vintage Watch Barcelona

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Acrylic

Colloquio senza successo (talks without success) - Salvador Aulestia (1915-1994)
Located in Milano, MI
This is a masterwork by Salvador Aulestia (Barcelona 1915 - Milano 1994). There are very few
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1980s Modern Vintage Watch Barcelona

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Acrylic

'Pastis and Peaches on a Lace Tablecloth', Prismatic Modernist Still Life
By Ramon Moscardo Fernandez
Located in Santa Cruz, CA
across the surface of a lace tablecloth. Ramon Moscardo trained at Barcelona’s Escuela de Bellas Artes
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1980s Modern Vintage Watch Barcelona

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Paper, Gouache

Vintage Lithograph Poster Robert Gwathmey Terry Dintenfass Gallery NYC
By Robert Gwathmey
Located in Surfside, FL
summers. He traveled to Paris, Madrid, Barcelona, Genoa, Pisa, Florence, Venice, Vienna, Munich, and
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Mid-20th Century Modern Vintage Watch Barcelona

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Lithograph

King Richard, Ivanhoe Suite 1977, Signed Lithograph, Long Robe, Bishop Miter
By Salvador Dalí­
Located in Union City, NJ
imagery. As an art student in Madrid and Barcelona, Dalí assimilated a vast number of artistic styles and
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1970s Surrealist Vintage Watch Barcelona

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Lithograph

Bengt Lindstrom - Original Handsigned Engraving
By Bengt Lindström
Located in Collonge Bellerive, Geneve, CH
monumental sculpture. Lindström then completed Temps Zéro (Zero Time), a watch made for Swatch. One of his
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1970s Modern Vintage Watch Barcelona

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Engraving

Bengt Lindstrom - Original Handsigned Engraving
By Bengt Lindström
Located in Collonge Bellerive, Geneve, CH
monumental sculpture. Lindström then completed Temps Zéro (Zero Time), a watch made for Swatch. One of his
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1970s Modern Vintage Watch Barcelona

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Engraving

Bengt Lindstrom - Original Handsigned Engraving
By Bengt Lindström
Located in Collonge Bellerive, Geneve, CH
monumental sculpture. Lindström then completed Temps Zéro (Zero Time), a watch made for Swatch. One of his
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1970s Modern Vintage Watch Barcelona

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Engraving

Bengt Lindstrom - Original Handsigned Engraving
By Bengt Lindström
Located in Collonge Bellerive, Geneve, CH
monumental sculpture. Lindström then completed Temps Zéro (Zero Time), a watch made for Swatch. One of his
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1970s Modern Vintage Watch Barcelona

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Engraving

Original Vintage Road Safety Propaganda Poster Obey The Traffic Art Deco Spain
Located in London, GB
Original vintage road safety propaganda poster - Obey the traffic officer He watches over your life
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1930s Art Deco Vintage Watch Barcelona

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Paper

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LeCoultre Mystery Pocketwatch 14k White Gold
By Vacheron Constantin
Located in Surfside, FL
Vacheron & Constantin Mystery pendant-watch in 14k white gold. Cased and timed by LeCoultre. Diamond dial and hanging from a 14k white gold chain. Manual. Ref 727-722-103d. Circa 195...
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Mid-20th Century Swiss Vintage Watch Barcelona

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Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Rare 18ct Gold Enamel "Special" Diamond Grade Hunter Pocket Watch Waltham, 1898
By American Waltham Watch Co.
Located in London, GB
A Rare 18CT Gold Enamel Special Grade Diamond-Set Antique Hunter Pocket Watch Signed Waltham Mass Circa. 1898 - only 8 of this model type are known to exist. A truly exquisite beau...
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19th Century American Vintage Watch Barcelona

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Diamond, Enamel, Gold

Vintage Rare 18ct Gold Enamel "Special" Diamond Grade Hunter Pocket Watch Waltham, 1898
Rare 18ct Gold Enamel "Special" Diamond Grade Hunter Pocket Watch Waltham, 1898
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1980 Guinness, Don't Forget the Guinness Original Vintage Poster
By John Gilroy
Located in Winchester, GB
Wonderful & rare poster for Guinness, the Irish stout beer brewery founded in Dublin by Jack Guinness in 1759. One of the largest and most successful alcohol brands in the world, Gui...
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1980s Irish Vintage Watch Barcelona

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Paper

Antique Gold Silver Diamond Enamel Pocket Watch Pendant Necklace
Located in New York, NY
Antique silver and 14k gold chain with cage pendant, holding a pocket watch inside. Decorated with rose cut diamonds, enamel and green gemstones. Pendant is 29mm in diameter. Chain ...
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19th Century Vintage Watch Barcelona

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Diamond, Gold, Silver, Enamel

18kt Rose Zenith Open Face Pocket Watch Thomas Engel No° 9 with Box & Papers!
By Zenith
Located in Antwerp, BE
18kt Rose Zenith Open Face Pocket Watch Thomas Engel No° 9 With Box & Papers! Limited Edition ! Movement: Mechanical Hand winding Functions: Hours, minutes, small seconds, moon ph...
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1980s Artisan Vintage Watch Barcelona

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18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vacheron & Constantin Rock Crystal Turquoise Pocket Watch
By Vacheron Constantin
Located in London, GB
This is a fine rare square shape pocket watch made of Gold, Rock Crystal, and with a turquoise surround, silver dial with arabic numbers, small seconds at 6 0'clock and breguet style...
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1920s Swiss Vintage Watch Barcelona

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White Gold

Original Vintage WWII Poster Careless Talk Costs Lives Pub Fougasse Hitler
Located in London, GB
Original vintage World War Two poster by the notable British cartoonist and illustrator Fougasse (Cyril Kenneth Bird; 1887-1965) from the popular and iconic Careless Talk Costs Lives...
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1940s British Vintage Watch Barcelona

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Paper

Bronze Judaica Expressionist Sculpture Russian Jewish Shtetl Goose Peddler
By Issachar Ryback
Located in Surfside, FL
A cast bronze sculpture depicting an elderly jewish peddler carrying a basket of geese going to the shtetl market. Signed on base. This is not editioned. there is no edition number. ...
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20th Century Expressionist Vintage Watch Barcelona

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Bronze

Friendship, comfort: hand modelled sculpture by Polish Jewish French artist
Located in Norwich, GB
An extraordinary depiction of friendship and comfort by Polish Jewish sculptor Michal Michael Milberger. Milberger was born in Warsaw in 1922. His artistic training began at the War...
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Late 20th Century French School Vintage Watch Barcelona

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Plaster

Original Vintage Advertising Poster Drink Beer Moderately Glass Bier Alcohol Art
Located in London, GB
Original vintage advertising poster - Mass halten bier trinken / Drink beer moderately - featuring an image of a beer glass on the i of bier set against a blue background. Large size...
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1960s Austrian Vintage Watch Barcelona

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Paper

Polish Sculpture Granite Stone, Metal Judaica Jewish Holocaust Memorial Art
By Lubomir Tomaszewski
Located in Surfside, FL
Born in 1923, alumnus of the Warsaw Academy of Fine Arts. Student of the Warsaw University of Technology, is an extraordinary artist, searching for his own artistic way. Ambitious,...
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20th Century Modern Vintage Watch Barcelona

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Stone, Iron

Original Vintage Propaganda Poster Beware Of Spies Achtung Spione Germany WWII
Located in London, GB
Original vintage propaganda poster - Beware of spies be careful when talking! / Achtung Spione Vorsicht bei Gesprachen! - featuring an illustration of two soldiers talking over a bee...
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1930s German Vintage Watch Barcelona

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Paper

Large Keyless Lever Minute Repeater Chronograph Full Hunter Pocket Watch C1890
Located in London, GB
A large 18ct gold Keyless Lever Minute Repeater Chronograph Full Hunter Pocket Watch C1890 . Dial: the excellent white enamel dial with Arabic numerals and outer minute track with f...
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Late 19th Century Swiss Vintage Watch Barcelona

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18k Gold, Yellow Gold

1979 Oktoberfest Munchen 1979 - Lufthansa Original Vintage Poster
Located in Winchester, GB
Wonderful poster depicting a centaur in traditional lederhosen drinking a beer, promoting the 1979 Oktoberfest Munchen, or Munich Octoberfest. Held between 22nd September to 7 Octobe...
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1970s German Vintage Watch Barcelona

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Paper

Original Vintage Advertising Poster Guinness Goodness Hat Irish Stout Beer Drink
Located in London, GB
Original vintage advertising poster for the iconic drink Guinness Irish stout beer - Goodness! Guinness! - featuring a fun design of a man wearing a blue suit and red tie lifting up ...
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1960s British Vintage Watch Barcelona

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Paper

Original Vintage Advertising Poster Drink Beer Moderately Cockerel Bier Alcohol
Located in London, GB
Original vintage advertising poster - Mass halten bier trinken / Drink beer moderately - featuring a fun illustration of a crowing cockerel next to colourful chicken eggs with a glas...
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1960s Austrian Vintage Watch Barcelona

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Paper

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Salvador Dali Caring for a Surrealist Watch Lithograph Surrealist Lithograph
By Salvador Dalí­
Located in Minneapolis, MN
Artist: Salvador Dali Title: Caring for a Surrealist Watch Medium: Lithograph on Paper Size: H: 20
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Late 20th Century Conceptual Vintage Watch Barcelona

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Lithograph

Salvador Dali Cosmic Rays Resuscitating Soft Watches Color Lithograph Surrealist
By Salvador Dalí­
Located in Minneapolis, MN
Artist: Salvador Dali Title: Cosmic Rays Resuscitating Soft Watches Medium: Color Lithograph Size
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Late 20th Century Abstract Vintage Watch Barcelona

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Lithograph

Escalade vers la Lune (Climbing to the Moon), 1969
By Joan Miró
Located in Oakland Hills, CA
spontaneous, scribbled mark making. Launched by color and vibrancy we watch in awe as this mysterious subject
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1960s Surrealist Vintage Watch Barcelona

Pl. 19, from Ubu aux Baléares, 1971
By Joan Miró
Located in Oakland Hills, CA
playful. Two forms greet us, with one reaching for a mysterious object while the other watches. Perhaps
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1970s Surrealist Vintage Watch Barcelona

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Lithograph

Hermes 18 Karat Gold Textured Expandable Vintage Purse Travel Watch Pendant
By Hermès
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Designed as a rectangular watch face enclosed in an expandable case with wave texture throughout
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1950s Vintage Watch Barcelona

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Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Rare Patek Philippe 18K Yellow Gold Pocket Watch Commemorating The 1936 Berlin O
By Patek Philippe
Located in Dallas, TX
Rare Patek Philippe 18K Yellow Gold Pocket Watch Commemorating The 1936 Berlin Olympics - Manual
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20th Century Swiss Vintage Watch Barcelona

Omega Seamaster Polaris Chronograph 1992 Olympics Limited Edition
By Omega
Located in Tustin, CA
. Released to celebrate the 1992 Summer/Winter games in Barcelona, Spain and Albertville, Canada. It was a
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1990s Swiss Contemporary Vintage Watch Barcelona

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18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Stainless Steel

"Dance of Time III" limited edition bronze table sculpture soft pocket watch
By Salvador Dalí­
Located in Kowloon, Hong Kong
The soft pocket watch is the most recognizable Dalinian image and the artist chose to portray it
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1980s Surrealist Vintage Watch Barcelona

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Bronze

"Dance of Time II" limited edition bronze table sculpture soft pocket watch
By Salvador Dalí­
Located in Kowloon, Hong Kong
The soft pocket watch is the most recognizable Dalinian image and the artist chose to portray it
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1980s Surrealist Vintage Watch Barcelona

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Bronze

"Dance of Time III" limited edition bronze table sculpture soft pocket watch
By Salvador Dalí­
Located in Kowloon, Hong Kong
The soft pocket watch is the most recognizable Dalinian image and the artist chose to portray it
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1980s Surrealist Vintage Watch Barcelona

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Bronze

"Dance of Time III" limited edition bronze table sculpture soft pocket watch
By Salvador Dalí­
Located in Kowloon, Hong Kong
The soft pocket watch is the most recognizable Dalinian image and the artist chose to portray it
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1980s Surrealist Vintage Watch Barcelona

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Bronze

"Profile of Time" limited edition bronze table sculpture soft pocket watch green
By Salvador Dalí­
Located in Kowloon, Hong Kong
watches, they would have to be soft, or not be at all!” The soft watch liquefies lamentably over the tree
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1980s Surrealist Vintage Watch Barcelona

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Bronze

Xavier Corberó Music Wall Sculpture / room divider, Spain, 1987
By Xavier Corberó i Olivella
Located in London, GB
Olympic medals. Interestingly, his most renowned work is his personal residence near Barcelona. The
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1980s Spanish Modern Vintage Watch Barcelona

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Marble, Wrought Iron

Mid-Century Modern Sunburst Brass Wall Sculpture by Casa Devall
By Casa Devall
Located in Downingtown, PA
different entities. One of them is a family-owned company that was founded in Barcelona in 1970 by the
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1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Watch Barcelona

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Metal, Brass

Antonio Grediaga Kieff Abstract Bronze Sculpture
By Grediaga Kieff
Located in Miami Beach, FL
Paulo, Brazil (1959 - 1961); Buenos Aires, Argentina (1961 - 1966); Barcelona, Spain (1966 - 1967); and
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1970s Vintage Watch Barcelona

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Bronze

"Triumphant Angel" limited edition bronze figurative table sculpture surrealism
By Salvador Dalí­
Located in Kowloon, Hong Kong
Barcelona in 1925. Dali held his first one-man show in Paris in 1926 where he also joined the surrealists
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1980s Surrealist Vintage Watch Barcelona

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Bronze

"Looke not upon mee that I am blacke: because the sonne..." (Songs of Solomon)
By (after) Salvador Dali
Located in Missouri, MO
Madrid. Early recognition of Salvador Dali's talent came with his first one-man show in Barcelona in
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1970s Surrealist Vintage Watch Barcelona

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Gold

"Framboisier (Raspberry Bush)" original color lithograph and etching by Dalí­
By Salvador Dalí­
Located in Milwaukee, WI
Madrid. Early recognition of Dali's talent came with his first one-man show in Barcelona in 1925. He
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1960s Surrealist Vintage Watch Barcelona

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Etching, Lithograph

Bull and Circles, from: Poems to Watch Poemas para Mirar
By Alexander Calder
Located in London, GB
Circles, from: Poems to Watch Poemas para Mirar, 1975 Technique: Original Hand Signed and Inscribed
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1970s Post-Modern Vintage Watch Barcelona

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Lithograph

Gae Aulenti Mid-Century Modern for Knoll Carrara Marble Italian Coffee Table
By Knoll, Gae Aulenti
Located in Madrid, ES
Olivetti, pens and watches for Louis Vuitton, and a coffee table on wheels that is in the collection of the
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Watch Barcelona

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Carrara Marble

Mod Jumbo Marble Italian Coffee Table Designed By Gae Aulenti For Knoll 1960s
By Knoll, Gae Aulenti
Located in Ibiza, Spain
Olivetti, pens and watches for Louis Vuitton, and a coffee table on wheels that is in the collection of the
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Watch Barcelona

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Marble

Jumbo Marble Italian Pair Coffee Table Designed by Gae Aulenti For Knoll, 1960s
By Knoll, Gae Aulenti
Located in Madrid, ES
Olivetti, pens and watches for Louis Vuitton, and a coffee table on wheels that is in the collection of the
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Watch Barcelona

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Marble

'The Venetian', Artist Portrait, Madrid, Malaga, House of Alba, Who's Who in Art
By Jose Puyet
Located in Santa Cruz, CA
Padilla. As a child, Puyet learned to paint by watching his grandfather, whose company he preferred to
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1980s Impressionist Vintage Watch Barcelona

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Canvas, Oil

Immaculate Conception(Nine Of Swords) Signed Lithograph, Tarot Card, Surrealist
By Salvador Dalí­
Located in Union City, NJ
student in Madrid and Barcelona, Dalí assimilated a vast number of artistic styles and displayed unusual
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1970s Surrealist Vintage Watch Barcelona

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Lithograph

Planctus David in mortem Saul - Original Lithograph by Salvador Dalì - 1964
By Salvador Dalí­
Located in Roma, IT
corner, an angel watches over David. The lithograph is part of the imponent work Biblia Sacra vulgatæ
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1960s Surrealist Vintage Watch Barcelona

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Lithograph

Planctus David in mortem Saul - Original Lithograph attr. to S. Dalì - 1964
By Salvador Dalí­
Located in Roma, IT
, an angel watches over David. The lithograph is part of the imponent work Biblia Sacra vulgatæ
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1960s Surrealist Vintage Watch Barcelona

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Lithograph

"Scorpio, from 'Signs of the Zodiac Series', " color lithograph by Salvador Dali
By Salvador Dalí­
Located in Milwaukee, WI
Arts in Madrid. Early recognition of Dali's talent came with his first one-man show in Barcelona in
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1960s Surrealist Vintage Watch Barcelona

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Lithograph

Hand Signed Salvador Dalí Swans Reflecting Elephants Lithograh, 1970
By Salvador Dalí­
Located in Larchmont, NY
. Early recognition of Salvador Dali's talent came with his first one-man show in Barcelona in 1925. He
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1970s Surrealist Vintage Watch Barcelona

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Lithograph

Fragment de Venus (Fragmented Venus)
By Arman
Located in San Francisco, CA
, including watches, radios, cars, European pistols, African carved sculpture (especially Kota guardian
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Late 20th Century Surrealist Vintage Watch Barcelona

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Bronze

Bengt Lindstrom - Original Handsigned Engraving
By Bengt Lindström
Located in Collonge Bellerive, Geneve, CH
monumental sculpture. Lindström then completed Temps Zéro (Zero Time), a watch made for Swatch. One of his
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1970s Modern Vintage Watch Barcelona

Materials

Engraving

Bengt Lindstrom - Original Handsigned Engraving
By Bengt Lindström
Located in Collonge Bellerive, Geneve, CH
monumental sculpture. Lindström then completed Temps Zéro (Zero Time), a watch made for Swatch. One of his
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1970s Modern Vintage Watch Barcelona

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Engraving

Rolex Stainless Steel Explorer II Wristwatch, ref 1655 circa 1973
By Rolex
Located in West Hollywood, CA
condition example, recently serviced by Rolex Barcelona, Spain. Original matte black dial with lightly
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1970s Swiss Vintage Watch Barcelona

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Stainless Steel

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Vintage Watch Barcelona For Sale on 1stDibs

You are likely to find exactly the vintage watch barcelona you’re looking for on 1stDibs, as there is a broad range for sale. In our selection of items, you can find modern examples as well as a Art Deco version. Making the right choice when shopping for a vintage watch barcelona 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. Adding a vintage watch barcelona to a room that is mostly decorated in warm neutral tones can yield a welcome change — find a piece on 1stDibs that incorporates elements of gray, red, yellow, black and more. A vintage watch barcelona from Bengt Lindström, Salvador Dalí, Ramon Moscardo Fernandez and Robert Gwathmey — each of whom created distinctive versions of this kind of work — is worth considering. Frequently made by artists working in engraving, paint and acrylic paint, these artworks are unique and have attracted attention over the years.

How Much is a Vintage Watch Barcelona?

A vintage watch barcelona can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price for items in our inventory is $3,400, while the lowest priced sells for $450 and the highest can go for as much as $82,857.
Questions About Vintage Watch Barcelona
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021
    A vintage watch is any watch that is at least two decades old. A model number can usually be found on a watch's movement for identification purposes, and date marks on the back of a watch can usually tell you if it is vintage. Vintage timepieces have made a comeback for serious collectors as well as casual enthusiasts all over the world. Find a collection of vintage watches on 1stDibs today.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    The gold content of a vintage watch will depend on the make and model of the watch. Gold is a popular choice for luxury watches due to its finish and yellow-golden hue that can be achieved through gold or gold-plated bands. Shop a wide selection of expertly vetted vintage watches on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023
    The easiest way to determine if a watch is vintage is to look for a date on the back. If the date is more than 20 years old, the timepiece would be considered vintage. If a watch lacks a date, a certified appraiser has the knowledge and experience needed to determine its age. Find a variety of watches on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertJanuary 23, 2024
    To identify a vintage Omega watch, first find its serial number. On most vintage timepieces, this number appears on the inside of the caseback. By cross-referencing the number with the information provided by trusted online resources, you can learn what model your watch is and discover other details like its ownership history. On 1stDibs, explore a wide range of vintage Omega watches.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Seiko watches include a few different identifying marks. Before 1970, serial numbers were seven digits, and limited-edition models had a piece number. Modern Seiko watches have a six-digit serial number, which includes the manufacturing date. You can also shop expertly vetted vintage Seiko watches from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
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    To identify your vintage Omega watch, first find its serial number. Those made before 1944 have seven-digit numbers; from 1944 on, the numbers have eight digits. On vintage models, the serial number is engraved on the inside of the case back.You can cross-reference this number online to find out what model your watch is. Explore a wide variety of Omega watches on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Wind a vintage Omega watch by twisting the crown at the side in a clockwise direction. Stop winding once you feel the movement of the crown stop. Browse a range of authenticated vintage and contemporary Omega watches from top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    The best vintage Omega timepiece to buy is largely a matter of personal preference. The Seamaster and Speedmaster are two timeless options available in a variety of finishes and styles. No matter which watch you choose, only buy from a reputable dealer or online platform to ensure you receive an authentic timepiece. You'll find a collection of expertly vetted Omega watches on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    Unless you have training in jewelry repair, you should not take the back off a vintage Omega watch on your own. Opening the timepieces requires a specially designed tool available only to jewelers authorized to service Omega watches. Shop a selection of Omega watches on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    To authenticate a vintage Cartier watch, remove the case back and you’ll see the brand name inscribed. “CARTIER” is located at the seven o’clock or ten o’clock markers and “SWISS MADE” under the six o’clock marker on genuine watches. Counterfeiters often omit these details or even spell the brand name wrong. Cartier watches have a substantial weight due to the high quality materials used to craft the timepiece, and a lightweight watch could be an indication that your piece is a fake. On 1stDibs, you’ll find a collection of genuine Cartier timepieces from some of the world’s top sellers.
  • 1stDibs ExpertJune 15, 2023
    To tell if a vintage Gucci watch is real, look for a serial number on the back of the case and/or on the original box if you have it. Then, contact Gucci customer service by phone for assistance with authentication. If you are unable to find a serial number, the best approach is likely to take the timepiece to a knowledgeable appraiser who can authenticate the item. Find a range of Gucci watches on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    You can check if your vintage Omega watch is the real deal by cross-referencing the serial number stamped on the watch. The serial number is seven to eight digits long, and if it doesn’t match the company’s database, this is a serious red flag that can indicate that the piece is fake. You can also shop expertly vetted vintage Omega watches from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.