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British Sports And Sportsmen, Part 1 And 2
Located in Oxfordshire, GB
British Sports & Sportsmen Book, Part I & Part II.
A rare, first edition, single encyclopaedia of
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Early 20th Century British Sporting Art Sports Equipment and Memorabilia
Materials
Leather
British Sports And Sportsmen, The story Of Shipping
Located in Oxfordshire, GB
British Sports & Sportsmen Book, The Story Of Shipping.
A rare, first edition, single encyclopaedia
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Early 20th Century British Sporting Art Sports Equipment and Memorabilia
Materials
Leather
Set of 25 Sports Medals, 20th Century.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Set of 25 sports medals, 20th century.
Set of 25 medals from sporting competitions, including a
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20th Century French Art Nouveau Sports Equipment and Memorabilia
Materials
Metal
1901 Art Nouveau Cricket Trophy Shield, by Walker Hall and Sons
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
1901 Art Nouveau Sheffield Plate Cricket Trophy Shield, by Walker Hall and Sons
This is a
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Antique Early 1900s Art Nouveau Sports Equipment and Memorabilia
Materials
Silver Plate
RONSON England 1929 Art Deco RonDeLight Table Lighter In Steel And Leather
By Louis Vincent Aronson
Located in Miami, FL
lighter, created in England by The Ronson Lighter Co. during the art deco period, back in the 1929. This
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Vintage 1920s English Art Deco Sports Equipment and Memorabilia
Materials
Steel, Chrome
H 2.75 in W 2.36 in D 2.36 in
Art deco sterling silver trophy cup and cover made by Mappin & Webb in 1936
By Mappin & Webb
Located in London, London
, is in the Art Deco taste, and features models of rampant lions holding shields with the engraved
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Vintage 1930s English Art Deco Sports Equipment and Memorabilia
Materials
Sterling Silver
H 18.51 in W 11.42 in D 7.49 in
1910s Art Nouveau Lemaire-Like Brass Binoculars/Glasses and Leather Case, France
By LeMaire Paris 1
Located in North Miami, FL
1910s Art Nouveau Lemaire-like gilt brass expandable sportier binoculars/opera glasses with leather
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Vintage 1910s French Art Nouveau Sports Equipment and Memorabilia
Materials
Metal, Brass, Copper, Zinc
H 3 in W 4.5 in D 2 in
Art Deco Solid Silver Cufflinks, Enameled with Hunting Dogs
Located in Roma, IT
I am offering for sale a splendid pair of cufflinks made in Italy around the mid-20th century, as evidenced by the silver hallmark with the wording "800"
Hand enamelled, they are fin...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Art Deco Sports Equipment and Memorabilia
Materials
Silver
Handmade Art Deco Jumping Rope made of Wood, Jute Cord and Aluminium, 1930s
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
A very rare handmade skipping rope from the 1930s. The handle length is 20.5cm, the rope 220cm.
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Vintage 1930s Sports Equipment and Memorabilia
Materials
Metal, Aluminum
Table Tennis Shield Trophy, Art Deco Trophy, Chelmsford
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Traditional Shield Trophy, Art Deco Table Tennis Trophy, Chelmsford
The is a traditional Oak and
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Vintage 1930s Art Deco Sports Equipment and Memorabilia
Materials
Oak
Art Deco Era Vintage Brown Stitched Leather Ball, 1920s
Located in Vienna, AT
Art Deco vintage ball from stitched leather, 1920s with beautiful details like stitched leather
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Vintage 1920s Art Deco Sports Equipment and Memorabilia
Materials
Leather
Rare Late 19th C Art Nouveau Bamboo Walking Stick American Circa 1895
Located in Incline Village, NV
of art and antiques on behalf of The Foundation of The House of Hess.
Delicate well appointed
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Antique 1880s Art Nouveau Sports Equipment and Memorabilia
Materials
Silver
BENEY 1940 Art Deco Penge Model Petrol Pocket Lighter In Chromed Steel
Located in Miami, FL
model and has been crafted with modernist art deco patterns in solid chromed steel with engine turned
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Vintage 1940s English Art Deco Sports Equipment and Memorabilia
Materials
Brass, Steel, Chrome
Antique Bentwood Blue Painted Small Child Snow Sled Wall Display Art
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique Bentwood Blue Painted Small Child Snow Sled Wall Display Art. Item features blue distress
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Early 20th Century Unknown Victorian Sports Equipment and Memorabilia
Materials
Metal
Dendy Sadler, "The Royal and Ancient" Golf Print
Located in Oxfordshire, GB
Golf print 'The Royal and Ancient' after Dendy Sadler.
A good oak framed artist proof golf etching by James Dobie after the painting by Dendy Sadler. The picture depicts a Scottish ...
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Vintage 1910s English Sporting Art Sports Equipment and Memorabilia
Materials
Oak, Paper
"The Kent Regiment" Folk Art Walking Stick Cane
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
World War Two era Folk Art carved walking stick with figural head, twigspur shaft and The Kent
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20th Century Canadian Sports Equipment and Memorabilia
Materials
Wood
Vintage Metal Fencing Set 3 Swords and Leather Lined Face Mask - 4 Pcs
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Metal Fencing Set 3 Swords and Leather Lined Face Mask - 4 Pcs. Circa Early 20th Century. Measurements: Longest sword; 40" H x 5.5" W x 5.5" D.
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Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Sports Equipment and Memorabilia
Materials
Metal
Beautiful, fine Art Nouveau walking stick bronze, gold type 3
Located in Berlin, DE
Beautiful, fine Art Nouveau walking stick bronze, gold type 3
High quality French walking stick
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20th Century French Sports Equipment and Memorabilia
Materials
Bronze
Beautiful, fine Art Nouveau walking stick bronze, silver type 4
Located in Berlin, DE
Beautiful, fine Art Nouveau walking stick bronze, silver type 4
High quality French walking stick
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20th Century Sports Equipment and Memorabilia
Materials
Bronze
Beautiful, fine Art Nouveau walking stick bronze, silver type 1
Located in Berlin, DE
Beautiful, fine Art Nouveau walking stick bronze, silver type 1
High quality French walking stick
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20th Century French Sports Equipment and Memorabilia
Materials
Bronze
Beautiful, fine Art Nouveau walking stick bronze, gold type 2
Located in Berlin, DE
Beautiful, fine Art Nouveau walking stick bronze, gold type 2
High quality French walking stick
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20th Century French Sports Equipment and Memorabilia
Materials
Bronze
Antique Equestrian Print, Samuel Edmund Waller, Twixt Love and Duty, Photogravur
Located in Oxfordshire, GB
Equestrian print, S.E. Waller.
A fine photogravure after the original painting by Samuel Edmund Waller titled 'Twixt Love And Duty'. The 'romantic' print depicts an elopement scene ...
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Antique 1880s French Sporting Art Sports Equipment and Memorabilia
Materials
Paper
H 17.13 in W 28.15 in D 0.04 in
Welsh Rugby Union Tickets and Lapel Pin, Welsh Football Union
Located in Oxfordshire, GB
Three Rare Items Once belonging To The Welsh Rugby Union Vice-President, G. Henry.
These wonderful rare items belonged to the Welsh Rugby Union Vice-President, G. Henry and comprise ...
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Antique 1890s British Sporting Art Sports Equipment and Memorabilia
Materials
Silver
Vintage Badminton, Tennis or Squash Rackets in Red White and Blue Set of 6
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
for the sports lover. Or perhaps for using them for their original intended purpose! The rackets have
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20th Century American Art Nouveau Sports Equipment and Memorabilia
Materials
Wood, Paint
H 26.25 in W 8 in D 0.25 in
Vintage 53" Oversize Prince Pop Art Wooden Tennis Racquet Store Display
By Prince
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage 53" Oversize Prince Pop Art Wooden Tennis Racquet Store Display. item features a large
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Late 20th Century Modern Sports Equipment and Memorabilia
Materials
Wood
Classic 1920s Adjustable Height Leather and Cast Iron Pommel Gym Horse
By Hamilton Caster & Mfg. Co.
Located in Buffalo, NY
Classic 1920s adjustable height leather and cast iron pommel gym horse, amazing design, proportion and patina. Retains original 'HORSE-HOOF" feet, adjustable height from 26" to 40", ...
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Vintage 1920s American Art Deco Sports Equipment and Memorabilia
Materials
Iron
Wood Lawn Bowling Game Original Caddy and Bowling Balls, circa 1900
Located in Santa Monica, CA
Lawn bowling set and caddy. The best orange and yellow paint. Great as a display or design accessory. Or play the game! Complete and as good as it gets. Includes 14 wood carved pins ...
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Antique Early 1900s North American Folk Art Sports Equipment and Memorab...
Materials
Wood
58CM COLNAGO MASTER OLYMPIC FREULER ART DECOR PAINT SCHEME ROAD BiKE FRAME SET
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this lovely vintage Colnago Master Olympic Art
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20th Century Other Sports Equipment and Memorabilia
Materials
Steel
H 22.84 in W 0.4 in D 0.4 in
Pflueger Summit 1993-L Engraved and Jeweled Fishing Reel with Box, Bag & Papers
By Pflueger
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This bait fishing reel was made by Pflueger of the United States in the period and style of the Art
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Early 20th Century American Art Deco Sports Equipment and Memorabilia
Materials
Silver Plate, Brass
H 2.75 in W 4.5 in D 3 in
Antique Red White and Blue Swirled End of Day Glass Walking Stick or Parade Cane
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This antique end-of-day art glass parade cane is unsigned, but presumed to have been made in the
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Early 20th Century North American Edwardian Sports Equipment and Memorab...
Materials
Art Glass
H 40.5 in W 0.75 in D 3.25 in
Klapheck 'Roland Garros French Open' 2009- Vintage
By Konrad Klapheck
Located in Brooklyn, NY
to the ongoing dialogue between art and sports.
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Early 2000s Contemporary Prints and Multiples
Materials
Offset
Sports
By Robert Rauschenberg
Located in Calabasas, CA
Artist: Robert Rauschenberg
Title: Sports
Year: 1994
Medium: Lithograph with vegetable dye water
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1990s Contemporary Abstract Prints
Materials
Lithograph
Tin Of Fly Fishing Salmon Flies
Located in Oxfordshire, GB
Malloch Of Perth Black Japanned Fly Tin.
A good, black japanned swing leaf fly box by Malloch of Perth. The four boards fitted with plated fly clips, the two outer boards fitted with...
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20th Century Scottish Sporting Art Sports Equipment and Memorabilia
Materials
Tin
Racquetball, Pop Art Sports Screenprint by LeRoy Neiman
By LeRoy Neiman
Located in Long Island City, NY
LeRoy Neiman, American (1921 - 2012) - Racquetball. Medium: Screenprint, signed and numbered in pencil, Edition: 109/500, Image Size: 37 x 29.5 inches, Size: 43 x 35.5 in. (109.22 x...
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Late 20th Century Pop Art Prints and Multiples
Materials
Screen
Vintage Glass Golf Dish with Raised Golfer in the Lid
Located in Oxfordshire, GB
Vintage glass golf box & cover.
An Art Deco glass Jewelry box, dish, of rectangular form with lid
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Antique 15th Century and Earlier French Art Deco Sports Equipment and Me...
Materials
Glass
Ceramic Carlton Ware Golf Beaker
By Wiltshaw & Robinson
Located in Oxfordshire, GB
Wiltshaw & Robinson Carlton Ware Golf Beaker.
A ceramic Carlton Ware beaker with a golfing scene and gilt rim. The golf scene shows one golfer dressed in a red coat about to strike t...
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20th Century British Sporting Art Sports Equipment and Memorabilia
Materials
Ceramic
Vintage Presentation Trophy Rowing Shield, Fitzwilliam House
Located in Oxfordshire, GB
Cambridge University Fitzwilliam House Rowing Shield, 1950.
An original presentation trophy shield with calligraphy, college insignia and with a mock-up of the bow end of a boat. The...
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20th Century British Sporting Art Sports Equipment and Memorabilia
Materials
Wood
Vintage Jewellery, Stag Motif Brooch
Located in Oxfordshire, GB
made from antler and is a fine piece of art. The brooch can rotate between the two fronts once the
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Antique 1870s Austrian Sporting Art Sports Equipment and Memorabilia
Materials
Horn
Vintage Style Ski Photography, Framed Alpine Ski Photograph, 'SCHUSS' Murren
Located in Oxfordshire, GB
'SCHUSS' Murren, Switzerland, a framed and mounted black and white photographic image after an original 1930s skiing photograph. The frame is a hand colored reeded wooden black frame...
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2010s English Sporting Art Sports Equipment and Memorabilia
Materials
Paper
H 15.75 in W 21.66 in D 0.89 in
Champion Jockey, Cast iron hand painted pub or bar sign
Located in Alton, GB
A very heavy cast iron hand painted Champion Jockey pub or bar sign. Not seen one like this before, super rare. English. Circa 1950.
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Mid-20th Century European Sporting Art Sports Equipment and Memorabilia
Materials
Iron
Silver Overlaid Polished Steel Cowboy Spurs by Eduardo Garcia circa 1980's
Located in Stamford, CT
Deluxe silver overlaid polished steel spurs by Eduardo Garcia, circa 1980's.
Pair of Cowboy / Vaquero Ranch Spurs by Eduardo Garcia (1923-2009), signed E. Garcia.
2 1/2 x 7 1/4 x ...
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Late 20th Century American Folk Art Sports Equipment and Memorabilia
Materials
Silver, Steel
Vintage Style Ski Photography, Framed Alpine Ski Photograph, Virgin Powder
Located in Oxfordshire, GB
Vintage Style ski photography, framed alpine ski photograph, descent in powder.
'Virgin Powder', a modern framed and mounted black and white photograph after an original 1930's skii...
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Vintage 1930s English Sporting Art Sports Equipment and Memorabilia
Materials
Paper
H 15.75 in W 21.66 in D 0.69 in
Vintage Style Photography, Framed Alpine Ski Photograph, The Climber
Located in Oxfordshire, GB
Vintage style photography, framed alpine ski photograph, Opps!.
'OPPS!', a modern framed and mounted black and white photographic image after an original 1930s skiing photograph. Th...
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Vintage 1930s English Sporting Art Sports Equipment and Memorabilia
Materials
Paper
Small Vintage Biscuit Tin With Polo Scene
Located in Oxfordshire, GB
Vintage Félix Potin Biscuit Tin With Polo Scenes.
A delightful vintage French biscuit tin for Félix Potin's praline filled wafers. The front of the tin with a scene of a polo match, ...
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Early 20th Century French Sporting Art Sports Equipment and Memorabilia
Materials
Tin
Large Vintage Biscuit Tin With Polo Scene
Located in Oxfordshire, GB
Vintage Félix Potin Biscuit Tin With Polo Scenes.
A delightful vintage French biscuit tin for Félix Potin's praline filled wafers. The front of the tin with a scene of a polo match, ...
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Early 20th Century French Sporting Art Sports Equipment and Memorabilia
Materials
Tin
Adam Bros. Ltd. Leather Motorcycle Boots
Located in Oxfordshire, GB
Leather motorcycle boots.
The boots are in great condition with rubber soles fitted on to the leather. Possibly a size 8 or 9.
The boots are stamped '261' and with the maker's name...
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Vintage 1950s English Sporting Art Sports Equipment and Memorabilia
Materials
Leather
Antique Pair of Salmon Fishing Engravings by George Earl
By George Earl
Located in Oxfordshire, GB
Pair of salmon fishing pictures, fishing & poaching.
A large pair of goupilgravures, fishing and poaching, by George Earl. The pair of angling pictures titled 'Salmon Poaching' & Sa...
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Antique Early 1900s English Sporting Art Sports Equipment and Memorabilia
Materials
Paper
Vintage Fishing Stained Glass Window 1993 from the Mansfield Bar
Located in Oxfordshire, GB
, Roxburghshire and welcomed sports fans on their way to Hawick Rugby Club's nearby Mansfield Park.
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1990s British Sporting Art Sports Equipment and Memorabilia
Materials
Glass
Collection of 14 Ogden's Guinea Gold Cigarette Cards
Located in Oxfordshire, GB
often depicted actresses of the period, costumes and sports.
The Ogden Tab Cigarettes General Interest
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Antique Early 1900s British Sporting Art Sports Equipment and Memorabilia
Materials
Paper
Snaffles Fox Hunting Print 'Merry England'
By Charles "Snaffles" Johnson Payne
Located in Oxfordshire, GB
Vintage Snaffles Hunting Print, Merry England.
A hand coloured Snaffles photolithograph entitled 'Merry England' with secondary caption "and worth a guinea a minute". The main image ...
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Early 20th Century English Sporting Art Sports Equipment and Memorabilia
Materials
Paper, Wood
Four Ladies Cigarette Cards by Ogdens
Located in Oxfordshire, GB
sports.
The Ogden Tab Cigarettes General Interest issue was a massive set, believed to contain around
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Antique Early 1900s British Sporting Art Sports Equipment and Memorabilia
Materials
Paper
Vintage Style Ski Photography, Framed Alpine Ski Photograph, St. Moritz
Located in Oxfordshire, GB
'St. MORITZ', a modern framed and mounted black and white photograph after an original 1930's skiing photograph. The frame is black with a burgundy undercoat, the glazing is clarity+...
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Vintage 1930s English Sporting Art Sports Equipment and Memorabilia
Materials
Paper, Wood
H 15.75 in W 21.66 in D 0.89 in
Vintage Style Ski Photography, Framed Alpine Ski Photograph, Matterhorn & Skiers
Located in Oxfordshire, GB
Vintage style ski photography, framed Alpine ski photograph, Matterhorn & Skiers.
'MATTERHORN & SKIERS', a modern framed and mounted black and white photograph after an original 193...
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Vintage 1930s English Sporting Art Sports Equipment and Memorabilia
Materials
Paper, Wood
H 21.66 in W 15.75 in D 0.89 in
Antique Walking Stick with Silver Handle
Located in Alessandria, Piemonte
Antique walking stick with silver handle: may be French, from the early twentieth or late nineteenth century.
It's very elegant functional.
ref. O/7571
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Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Sports Equipment and Memorabilia
Materials
Silver
Vintage Style Ski Photography, Framed Alpine Ski Photograph, Nose Dive
Located in Oxfordshire, GB
'NOSE DIVE', a modern framed and mounted black and white photograph after an original 1930's skiing photograph. The frame is black with a burgundy undercoat, the glazing is clarity+ ...
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Vintage 1930s English Sporting Art Sports Equipment and Memorabilia
Materials
Paper, Wood
H 15.75 in W 21.66 in D 0.89 in
Vintage Style Photography, Framed Alpine Ski Photograph, Opps
Located in Oxfordshire, GB
'OPPS!', a modern framed and mounted black and white photograph after an original 1930's skiing photograph. The frame is black with a burgundy undercoat, the glazing is clarity+ prem...
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Vintage 1930s European Sporting Art Sports Equipment and Memorabilia
Materials
Paper, Wood
Vintage Style Ski Photography, Framed Alpine Ski Photograph, Panoramic View
Located in Oxfordshire, GB
'PANORAMIC VIEW', a modern framed and mounted black and white photograph after an original 1930's skiing photograph. The frame is black with burgundy undercoat, the glazing is clarit...
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Vintage 1930s English Sporting Art Sports Equipment and Memorabilia
Materials
Paper, Wood
H 15.75 in W 21.66 in D 0.89 in
Vintage Style Ski Photography, Framed Alpine Ski Photograph, Liebe Im Schnee
Located in Oxfordshire, GB
'LIEBE IM SCHNEE', a modern framed and mounted black and white photograph after an original 1930's skiing photograph. The frame is black with a burgundy undercoat, the glazing is cla...
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Vintage 1930s English Sporting Art Sports Equipment and Memorabilia
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Paper, Wood
H 15.75 in W 21.66 in D 0.89 in
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Art And Sports For Sale on 1stDibs
An assortment of art and sports is available at 1stDibs. The range of distinct art and sports — often made from wood, paper and metal — can elevate any home. There are 493 antique and vintage art and sports for sale at 1stDibs, while we also have 5 modern editions to choose from as well. Art and sports have been made for many years, and versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century. There are many kinds of art and sports to choose from, but at 1stDibs, Art Deco, Folk Art and Art Nouveau art and sports are of considerable interest. Many art and sports are appealing in their simplicity, but Arthur Weaver, Herbert Dicksee and Archibald Thorburn produced popular art and sports that are worth a look.
How Much are Art And Sports?
Prices for art and sports start at $65 and top out at $68,000 with the average selling for $849.
Questions About Art And Sports
- 1stDibs ExpertOctober 7, 2024There really is no difference between a sport coat and a sport jacket. Both terms describe a collared jacket worn over a shirt for occasions that call for business casual or upscale casual dressing. Often patterned, sport jackets differ from dressier suit jackets, which tend to feature solid colors or very subtle prints. Explore a diverse assortment of sport coats and blazers on 1stDibs.
- Is JLC Reverso a sports watch?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Yes, JLC Reverso can be used as a sports watch. The art deco classic was designed for the British polo playing community, and sported a reversible watch face, to protect the glass from being hit during the game. On 1stDibs, you can shop the look directly from some of the top sellers around the world.
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 25, 2024What a blazer vs. a sport coat is starts with the level of formality. Generally, a sport coat is more informal than a blazer and best suited to business casual and weekend wear. How people typically style them also varies. A blazer usually goes along with pants in a matching color or print, while a sport coat may be paired with a variety of trousers or even jeans. Explore a selection of blazers and sport coats on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertNovember 20, 2024The difference between Philipp Plein and Plein Sport is that the two are distinct brands designed by German fashion designer Philipp Plein. His eponymous brand is a collection of high-end clothing and accessories for men, women and kids that features everyday looks that incorporate bold details, such as skulls, oversize logos and rhinestone embellishments. Plein Sport is a luxury activewear line that was launched in 2016. The label's pieces have a similar dramatic look but are intended for wear during workouts and sports training. On 1stDibs, find a selection of Philipp Plein apparel and accessories.
- 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 9, 2024To tell a sport coat from a suit coat, consider its overall look. Suit coats are more likely to be solid-colored or have very understated patterns, such as fine pinstripes. On the other hand, sport coats may show off prints, unique buttons, patches on the elbows and other bold features that make them stylish picks for casual occasions. If the jacket comes with a coordinating pair of pants in an identical fabric, it is also usually a suit coat, as sport coats are typically solid separately. Shop a wide range of sport coats and suit coats on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertJune 15, 2023The Chopard Happy Sport watch isn’t waterproof. However, it is water-resistant to 30 meters. A waterproof watch has a specially designed seal that completely blocks out water, while a water-resistant timepiece features some protection but can leak if fully submerged. On 1stDibs, shop a selection of Chopard Happy watches.
- Where do art collectors buy art?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMay 30, 2024Art collectors buy their art from a few places. They may attend auctions to bid on works or attend gallery exhibitions to purchase pieces. Some arrange to buy art through dealers, while others shop on trusted online platforms to find paintings, prints, sculptures and other works. Explore a diverse assortment of art on 1stDibs.
- What type of art is KAWS’s art?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2024Many people consider KAWS’s art type to be Pop art. The style first emerged in the 1950s. In stark contrast to traditional artistic practice, Pop art’s practitioners drew on imagery from popular culture, using things like comic books, advertising, product packaging and other commercial media to create original paintings, prints and sculptures that celebrated ordinary life in the most literal way. In his work, KAWS similarly appropriates pop phenomena like Mickey Mouse, the Smurfs, the Simpsons and SpongeBob SquarePants. Shop a selection of KAWS art on 1stDibs.
- Is mandala art folk art?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 22, 2024Yes, mandala art is folk art. The definition of folk art is art that reflects the sociocultural characteristics and values of a particular group of people. Mandala art fits this definition due to its association with the Hindu and Buddhist faiths. On 1stDibs, explore a selection of folk art from some of the world's top sellers.
- 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019
Fine art is a category of art comprising works with purely aesthetic purpose, as opposed to applied art, which serves a practical function.
- What kind of art is Western art?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Western art can reference art made in the American West, typically at the end of the 19th century. It can also reference any type of art that comes from the “west,” meaning a region that shares a European tradition, including the United States and Canada. On 1stDibs, find a variety of original artwork from top artists.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 21, 2024In contemporary art, conceptual art is a movement that began in the 1960s. Artists producing conceptual art assign more importance to the idea behind the art than to the piece itself. An example is Joseph Kosuth’s One and Three Chairs, a piece consisting of a real chair, a photograph of a chair and the dictionary definition of the word chair. When the work was displayed, Kosuth included instructions for any chair to be photographed and then displayed beside its image. In this way, the chair itself is not the artwork. Rather, the art comes from examining the way the object, image and words provide competing and complementary definitions of what a chair is. Find a large selection of fine art on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertOctober 7, 2024The difference between an art dealer and an art broker is who owns the artwork involved in the transactions they facilitate. Art dealers often own the works directly. They purchase them from artists, other art dealers or individual owners and then sell them to buyers. An art broker is someone who connects potential art buyers with sellers without owning the art themselves. On 1stDibs, find a large selection of fine art from some of the world's best galleries and dealers.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 26, 2024The style of Keith Haring's art is Pop art. This style emerged in the 1950s, when artists first began drawing on popular culture when producing original paintings, prints and sculptures. Haring found his inspiration in cartoons, adapting the style for his paintings, prints and murals that addressed the universal themes of death, love and sex, as well as contemporary issues, like the crack cocaine and AIDS epidemics. Find a range of Keith Haring art on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertAugust 15, 2019
The main difference between Art Nouveau and Art Deco is that the former is detailed and ornate, and the latter is sharp and geometrical. When the movement started at the end of the 19th century, Art Nouveau was heavily influenced by nature and the curved lines of flowers. Art Deco, which became popular in the beginning of the 20th century, was inspired by the geometric abstraction of cubism.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 26, 2024The difference between modern art and contemporary art comes down to age. Contemporary art refers to art produced by artists who are still alive or were active during the 1960s and later. Modern art is the term for artworks made between 1850 or 1860 and 1960. On 1stDibs, shop a large collection of modern and contemporary art.
- What is thanka art?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Thangka art is a painting produced on cotton or silk by Buddhists for religious rites, rituals and devotions. Typically, the wall hangings depict mandalas, deities or scenes from Buddhist teachings. You can find a variety of thangka art on 1stDibs.
- What is contemporary art?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019
Contemporary art denotes work created by 21st-century artists.
- What is decorative art?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019
Decorative art is concerned with the design of objects that are both beautiful and functional, like ceramic pots.
- What is communist art?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022The Communist era led to the rise of Socialist realism as an art movement. The controlled nature of communism also led to Socialist non-conformist art as a contrasting response to the Socialist realism movement. Shop an array of Socialist realism and nonconformist pieces from top sellers on 1stDibs.