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Midcentury Classical Wall Art
Midcentury Classical Wall Art

Midcentury Classical Wall Art

$800

H 7.75 in W 31.75 in D 2 in

Midcentury Classical Wall Art

Located in Asheville, NC

Midcentury, unusual wall art, hand-painted and colored grisaille architectural and classical scenes on the back of glass (églomisé) with black and gold frame and brass hanging rings.

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Vintage 1960s Unknown Neoclassical Revival Decorative Art

Unusual Art Deco Wall Mirror Optical Illusion Hexagonal Unknown Designer
Unusual Art Deco Wall Mirror Optical Illusion Hexagonal Unknown Designer

Unusual Art Deco Wall Mirror Optical Illusion Hexagonal Unknown Designer

$1,760Sale Price|20% Off

H 19.5 in W 24 in D 1 in

Unusual Art Deco Wall Mirror Optical Illusion Hexagonal Unknown Designer

By Jean Boris Lacroix

Located in Hyattsville, MD

Origin and designer remain unknown. Possibly European descent. Procured from a famous Mid-Century Estate here in Prince Georges County Maryland. Optically illusory shape when hung...

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Vintage 1920s American Art Deco Wall Mirrors

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Wood

French Art Deco Leather Wall Mirror  A very unusual piece
French Art Deco Leather Wall Mirror  A very unusual piece

French Art Deco Leather Wall Mirror A very unusual piece

Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight

French Art Deco Leather Wall Mirror A very unusual piece, the mirror has a wide bevelled edge and is set in an arch top frame which is covered with leather and it has brass corners ...

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Vintage 1910s Arts and Crafts Wall Mirrors

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Leather

Unusual Art Deco Wall Mirror with Black and Chrome Sky-Scraper Sides
Unusual Art Deco Wall Mirror with Black and Chrome Sky-Scraper Sides

Unusual Art Deco Wall Mirror with Black and Chrome Sky-Scraper Sides

By Donald Deskey

Located in Buffalo, NY

Art Deco / Machine Age wall mirror with black and chrome skyscraper sides, handsome 1930s beveled mirror, Classic Art Deco design, unusual, original, stepped sky-scraper black and ch...

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Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Wall Mirrors

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Chrome

Unusual carved oak Modernist / Architectural Wall Hanging .signed dated 1962
Unusual carved oak Modernist / Architectural Wall Hanging .signed dated 1962

Unusual carved oak Modernist / Architectural Wall Hanging .signed dated 1962

Located in Buffalo, NY

Unusual carved oak Modernist / Architectural Wall Hanging .signed (monogramed) dated 1962..Not sure who created or it's origin? Very Japanese ? Wonderful patina. dark rich oak.

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Vintage 1960s Unknown Folk Art Wall-mounted Sculptures

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Oak

A Large French Art Deco Etched Wall Mirror This is a very unusual piece
A Large French Art Deco Etched Wall Mirror This is a very unusual piece

A Large French Art Deco Etched Wall Mirror This is a very unusual piece

Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight

A Large French Art Deco Etched Wall Mirror This is a very unusual piece it has a central square mirror set as a diamond shape in a Peach base, the glass is bevelled and etched This...

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Vintage 1920s Art Deco Wall Mirrors

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Mirror

interesting and Unusual Art Deco Mirror with etched geometric lines
interesting and Unusual Art Deco Mirror with etched geometric lines

interesting and Unusual Art Deco Mirror with etched geometric lines

Located in Dallas, TX

This distinctive Art Deco Mirror is etched on the underneath side with bevelled lines creating a bold geometric starburst-like pattern. The mirror itself displays a beautiful patina...

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Vintage 1920s Unknown Art Deco Wall Mirrors

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Mirror, Wood

Five Unusual Delft Blue and White Plates, circa 1750
Five Unusual Delft Blue and White Plates, circa 1750

Five Unusual Delft Blue and White Plates, circa 1750

Located in New York, NY

Factory mark of De Porceleyne Bijl Factory. Each painted with scenes of peasants drinking or dancing in a village setting.

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Antique 1750s Decorative Art

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Delft

Silhouette of Young Woman with Unusual Shading 1830s Hairstyle and Dress
Silhouette of Young Woman with Unusual Shading 1830s Hairstyle and Dress

Silhouette of Young Woman with Unusual Shading 1830s Hairstyle and Dress

$345Sale Price|30% Off

H 14.5 in W 10.5 in D 0.5 in

Silhouette of Young Woman with Unusual Shading 1830s Hairstyle and Dress

Located in Savannah, GA

This very unusual silhouette of a Georgian era woman seen strolling in the garden is framed in a half round top. The detail is incredible- down to her eyelash seen at side view and t...

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Antique Early 19th Century English Georgian Decorative Art

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Glass, Wood, Paper

Unusual Pair of Italian Silk Embroidery and Gouache Painted Paper Pictures
Unusual Pair of Italian Silk Embroidery and Gouache Painted Paper Pictures

Unusual Pair of Italian Silk Embroidery and Gouache Painted Paper Pictures

Located in Lymington, Hampshire

An unusual pair of Italian silk embroidery and gouache painted paper pictures, both with scenes from Classical antiquity, one showing two warriors addressing an old man by a cave, th...

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Antique 1810s Italian Decorative Art

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Silk, Paint

Rare Unusual Antique Art Nouveau Arts and Crafts Figured Oak Parcel Gilt Mirror
Rare Unusual Antique Art Nouveau Arts and Crafts Figured Oak Parcel Gilt Mirror

Rare Unusual Antique Art Nouveau Arts and Crafts Figured Oak Parcel Gilt Mirror

Located in New York, NY

Rare and unusual Art Nouveau Arts and Crafts period figured oak and parcel gilt aquatic motifs wall mirror Circa 1890 Provenance: Estate of a Zigfield Follies, Broadway NYC actress T...

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Antique Late 19th Century Art Nouveau Wall Mirrors

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Gesso, Wood

Murano Style Green Glass Grape Wall Light  Very quirky and unusual
Murano Style Green Glass Grape Wall Light  Very quirky and unusual

Murano Style Green Glass Grape Wall Light Very quirky and unusual

Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight

Murano Style Green Glass Grape Wall Light Very quirky and unusual a bunch of green grapes, this attractive piece fits closely to the wall when connected to the electrical supply The...

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Vintage 1920s Art Deco Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Glass

19th C Optical Antique Ruby Red Sorcerers Mirror Curio Unusual Distortion Convex
19th C Optical Antique Ruby Red Sorcerers Mirror Curio Unusual Distortion Convex

19th C Optical Antique Ruby Red Sorcerers Mirror Curio Unusual Distortion Convex

Located in Lowestoft, GB

A decorative double sided sorcerers mirror, with seven reverse ground optics on a ruby red glass ground, with the other side being a flat plate. The mirror plates have age related o...

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Antique 1820s English George III Wall Mirrors

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Art Glass, Mirror

19th Century Tramp Art Rustic Wall Mirror Hand Carved, Austria, circa 1870
19th Century Tramp Art Rustic Wall Mirror Hand Carved, Austria, circa 1870

19th Century Tramp Art Rustic Wall Mirror Hand Carved, Austria, circa 1870

Located in Lichtenberg, AT

Unusual, large rustic Tramp Art wall mirror from the late 19th century around 1870 in Austria.

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Antique Late 19th Century Austrian Rustic Wall Mirrors

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Mirror, Softwood

An Unusual Large Carved Giltwood Wall Mirror
An Unusual Large Carved Giltwood Wall Mirror

An Unusual Large Carved Giltwood Wall Mirror

$6,770

H 57.49 in W 29.93 in D 4.73 in

An Unusual Large Carved Giltwood Wall Mirror

Located in Lincolnshire, GB

An 18th century carved giltwood mirror of good size with a Hebrew motif set in clouds and a sunburst, the shaped plate with deeply carved acanthus leaves and a serpent below Circa 1770

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Antique 18th Century Italian Mirrors

Materials

Glass, Giltwood

20 Unique Tiles Mounted as a Wall Sculpture
20 Unique Tiles Mounted as a Wall Sculpture

20 Unique Tiles Mounted as a Wall Sculpture

$4,250

H 40.75 in W 25.5 in D 2.5 in

20 Unique Tiles Mounted as a Wall Sculpture

Located in Palm Springs, CA

A most unique and unusual piece of wall art. There are 20 individually mounted tiles, each unique mounted on a linen like fabric.

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20th Century Unknown Wall-mounted Sculptures

Pair of Bronze Sconces w/ Unusual Crystal Style Glass Triangular Prisms ca. 1920
Pair of Bronze Sconces w/ Unusual Crystal Style Glass Triangular Prisms ca. 1920

Pair of Bronze Sconces w/ Unusual Crystal Style Glass Triangular Prisms ca. 1920

Located in Petaluma, CA

These lovely sconces would work well in most settings. The richly patinated bronze sconces are highlighted by most unusual glass shades. The upper portion is a beaded looking molded ...

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Vintage 1920s American Art Deco Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Bronze

Pair of Art Deco Brass Wall Lights, French Work in the Style of Perzel, 1900's
Pair of Art Deco Brass Wall Lights, French Work in the Style of Perzel, 1900's

Pair of Art Deco Brass Wall Lights, French Work in the Style of Perzel, 1900's

By Atelier Jean Perzel

Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France

This very nice and unusual pair of Art Deco wall lights is made of brass with very nice gilded glass reflectors.

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Vintage 1970s French Art Nouveau Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Brass

Unusual Art Nouveau Woman, Carved Wood and Metal Pipe Holder Wall Plaque
Unusual Art Nouveau Woman, Carved Wood and Metal Pipe Holder Wall Plaque

Unusual Art Nouveau Woman, Carved Wood and Metal Pipe Holder Wall Plaque

Located in Buffalo, NY

Unusual Art Nouveau woman, relief carved wood and metal pipe holder wall plaque.

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Vintage 1920s American Art Nouveau Mounted Objects

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Bronze

19th Century Framed English Armorial
19th Century Framed English Armorial

19th Century Framed English Armorial

$3,495

H 36.25 in W 32.25 in D 1.25 in

19th Century Framed English Armorial

Located in High Point, NC

Over the top of the crest is a flowing banner with the word "gratitudo". This is a very unusual piece of wall art, and would be a grand addition to any collection.

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Antique 19th Century English Victorian Wall-mounted Sculptures

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Oak

Brass Wall Hanging Dinner Gong  This is a very unusual piece
Brass Wall Hanging Dinner Gong  This is a very unusual piece

Brass Wall Hanging Dinner Gong This is a very unusual piece

Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight

Brass Wall Hanging Dinner Gong This is a very unusual piece the Brass Gong is suspended on a brass bracket, the gong is made in hammered brass, the gong has a good loud DONG The ov...

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Antique Early 1900s Art Deco Musical Instruments

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Brass

Set of 50 Hand Painted Ceramic Relief Tiles by Societe Morialme, 1895
Set of 50 Hand Painted Ceramic Relief Tiles by Societe Morialme, 1895

Set of 50 Hand Painted Ceramic Relief Tiles by Societe Morialme, 1895

By Societe Morialme

Located in Rijssen, NL

A most unique and unusual piece of wall art. There are 50 individually tiles.

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Antique 1890s Belgian Jugendstil Architectural Elements

Materials

Earthenware, Pottery

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Unusual Art Nouveau Wall Clock
Unusual Art Nouveau Wall Clock

Unusual Art Nouveau Wall Clock

Unavailable

H 12.21 in W 9.45 in D 4.73 in

Unusual Art Nouveau Wall Clock

Located in Beaconsfield, GB

An unusual Art Nouveau wall clock from the Black Forest.

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20th Century German Art Nouveau Wall Clocks

Materials

Wood, Oak

Unusual Bronze Wall Decoration Possibly Masonic or Mathematic Symbols
Unusual Bronze Wall Decoration Possibly Masonic or Mathematic Symbols

Unusual Bronze Wall Decoration Possibly Masonic or Mathematic Symbols

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

An unusual three peace bronze wall decoration possibly Masonic or Mathematic symbols. Very decorative and detailed, circa 1880.

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Antique Late 19th Century European Belle Époque Decorative Art

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Bronze

Unusual Resin Plaque
Unusual Resin Plaque

Unusual Resin Plaque

Unavailable

H 33 in W 25 in D 3 in

Unusual Resin Plaque

Located in Woodbury, CT

Though it looks like a carved tortoiseshell, this wall hanging is made of cast resin. The entire surface decorated with classical figures and forms, in relief.

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20th Century Decorative Art

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Resin

Unusual Pair of Octagonal Porcelain Lapis Lazuli Object Art, circa 1830
Unusual Pair of Octagonal Porcelain Lapis Lazuli Object Art, circa 1830

Unusual Pair of Octagonal Porcelain Lapis Lazuli Object Art, circa 1830

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

A very unusual and nice pair of charming octagonal paintings on porcelain. Greek or Roman inspired subjects of romantic scenes. The beautiful mother-of-pearl made frames with Lapis L...

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Antique 19th Century Italian Grand Tour Decorative Art

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Lapis Lazuli

Very Unusual and Decorative Art Deco Wall Clock circa 1920, Signed Gubelin
Very Unusual and Decorative Art Deco Wall Clock circa 1920, Signed Gubelin

Very Unusual and Decorative Art Deco Wall Clock circa 1920, Signed Gubelin

By Gubelin

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

A very unusual and decorative Art Deco wall clock, circa 1920.

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20th Century Swiss Art Deco Wall Clocks

Materials

Marble, Bronze, Enamel

Series of Unusual Portraits by Chinese Artist Hu Cheng Peng
Series of Unusual Portraits by Chinese Artist Hu Cheng Peng

Series of Unusual Portraits by Chinese Artist Hu Cheng Peng

By Hu Chengpeng 1

Located in Oisterwijk, NL

A series of 12 unusual portraits by Chinese artist and art professor Hu Cheng Peng. 12 smaller portraits on panel and a larger one with torso on canvas. All signed and dated in verso...

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1990s Chinese Other Contemporary Art

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Canvas

Rare & Unusual Bright Yellow/Green Glazed Terracotta Plaque of King Louis XVI
Rare & Unusual Bright Yellow/Green Glazed Terracotta Plaque of King Louis XVI

Rare & Unusual Bright Yellow/Green Glazed Terracotta Plaque of King Louis XVI

Located in London, GB

King Louis XVI shown in bust-length portrait within a moulded oval border with hanging hole to the top and with a thick yellow-green glaze. ANNO MDCCLXXXIV incised to the reverse. ...

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Antique Late 18th Century French Louis XIV Decorative Art

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Faience, Terracotta

Antonio Jacobsen Unusual Dimensional Ship Portrait Nautical Folk Art
Antonio Jacobsen Unusual Dimensional Ship Portrait Nautical Folk Art

Antonio Jacobsen Unusual Dimensional Ship Portrait Nautical Folk Art

By Antonio Jacobsen

Located in Palm City, FL

ANTONIO N. G. JACOBSEN (1850-1921) "SS Brazos" Oil on Board 1913 Oil on board 19th Century Signed A. Jacobsen, 1913 LR Viewing area20" H x 36" W x 2-5/8" D" Framed26" H x 42" W...

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Early 20th Century American Paintings

Materials

Board

Collection of 6 Unusual Mid-Century NYC Drawings
Collection of 6 Unusual Mid-Century NYC Drawings

Collection of 6 Unusual Mid-Century NYC Drawings

By Saul Lishinsky

Located in San Francisco, CA

This group of Mid Century ink drawings is a small sampling from a collection of approximately 130 works by Saul Lishinsky and can be seen at: http://www.lostartsalon.com/saullishinsk...

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20th Century Drawings

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Ink, Paper

Pair of Unusual Wall Hanging Pottery Baskets with Lovebirds
Pair of Unusual Wall Hanging Pottery Baskets with Lovebirds

Pair of Unusual Wall Hanging Pottery Baskets with Lovebirds

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H 11.82 in W 7.49 in D 4.93 in

Pair of Unusual Wall Hanging Pottery Baskets with Lovebirds

Located in Hamburg, DE

Wall Hanging: Pair of unusual pottery baskets with lovebirds. Basket formed as a leave.

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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco More Furniture and Collectibles

Materials

Pottery

Unusual Midcentury French Iron Framed Triangular Wall Mirror, circa 1940
Unusual Midcentury French Iron Framed Triangular Wall Mirror, circa 1940

Unusual Midcentury French Iron Framed Triangular Wall Mirror, circa 1940

Located in Bedford, Bedfordshire

The unusual wall mirror, of good large size, having an iron frame with chased gold wave and dot decoration, and retaining the original thick mirror plate and backing board, surviving...

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Vintage 1940s French Art Deco More Mirrors

Materials

Iron

Art Nouveau Wall Clock
Art Nouveau Wall Clock

Art Nouveau Wall Clock

Unavailable

H 12.21 in W 0 in D 4.73 in

Art Nouveau Wall Clock

Located in Buckinghamshire, GB

An unusual Art Nouveau wall clock from the Black Forest.

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20th Century German Clocks

Unusual Antique Wall Art
Unusual Antique Wall Art

Unusual Antique Wall Art

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H 29.93 in W 22.45 in D 1.58 in

Unusual Antique Wall Art

Located in London, GB

An unusual piece of wall hanging 'art'. Believed to originally be a French baguette tray that held hot loaves when they came out of the oven.

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Vintage 1920s French Industrial Decorative Art

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Wood

An Unusual French Art Nouveau Giltwood & Gessoed Mirror
An Unusual French Art Nouveau Giltwood & Gessoed Mirror

An Unusual French Art Nouveau Giltwood & Gessoed Mirror

Located in San Francisco, CA

An unusual and rare French art nouveau giltwood and gessoed mirror in the chinoiserie taste; the large-scaled mirror with elaborate gilded frame depicting tied bamboo shoots adorned ...

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Antique 19th Century French Decorative Art

Unusual 60S Catalan Tromp L’Oeil Art Work
Unusual 60S Catalan Tromp L’Oeil Art Work

Unusual 60S Catalan Tromp L’Oeil Art Work

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H 37.01 in W 21.26 in D 3.35 in

Unusual 60S Catalan Tromp L’Oeil Art Work

Located in London, GB

A rather bizarre but highly amusing Catalan Tromp L’oeil. The mix media piece features a pair of trousers hanging, almost fossilised (we believe the trousers are hardened canvas but...

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Vintage 1960s Spanish Decorative Art

Materials

Metal

Unusual Tramp Art Mirror
Unusual Tramp Art Mirror

Unusual Tramp Art Mirror

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H 26.75 in W 20.75 in

Unusual Tramp Art Mirror

Located in Atlanta, GA

Unusual tramp art mirror with nice carving.

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Antique 19th Century English Wall Mirrors

Materials

Wood

Unusual Relief Carved Art Nouveau Wall Shelf Bracket, Surrealist Figures, France
Unusual Relief Carved Art Nouveau Wall Shelf Bracket, Surrealist Figures, France

Unusual Relief Carved Art Nouveau Wall Shelf Bracket, Surrealist Figures, France

Located in Buffalo, NY

Unusual relief carved Art Nouveau wall shelf, bracket, depicting surrealist figures, trees, I believe this to be French, beautifully carved, amazing original patina, finish.

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Vintage 1920s French Art Nouveau Wall Brackets

Materials

Wood

Unusual  Large Rattan Mirror
Unusual  Large Rattan Mirror

Unusual Large Rattan Mirror

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H 76 in W 46 in

Unusual Large Rattan Mirror

Located in Bellport, NY

Large Rattan Mirror,can be hung on wall or free stand,looks like wire framing but is made of meshed rattan in a rich dark brown.

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20th Century Moroccan Decorative Art

Materials

Mirror

Unusual Art Deco Engraved Mirror
Unusual Art Deco Engraved Mirror

Unusual Art Deco Engraved Mirror

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H 22 in W 17 in D 1.5 in

Unusual Art Deco Engraved Mirror

Located in Bellport, NY

Silver gold and black wood /gesso frame,beveled and engraved reliefs on inner square,can hang vertical or horizontal.Solid wood backing,original vintage condition.

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Vintage 1930s American Wall Mirrors

Materials

Wood

Unusual and Decorative Large Mirror
Unusual and Decorative Large Mirror

Unusual and Decorative Large Mirror

Located in Bellport, NY

Dramatic and stylish large mirror with three by six tile decoratives arround the outer frame.

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20th Century American Decorative Art

An Unusual British Sailor's Woolwork Picture of a Ship.

An Unusual British Sailor's Woolwork Picture of a Ship.

Located in Downingtown, PA

The wool with unusual upright proportions depicts a Royal Navy Battleship under sail with tall square sails, with flags and banner flying from all masts and a Red Ensign at the stern.

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Antique 19th Century British Folk Art Decorative Art

An Unusual 1950s  Mont  styled Mirror
An Unusual 1950s  Mont  styled Mirror

An Unusual 1950s Mont styled Mirror

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H 48 in W 30 in D 2.5 in

An Unusual 1950s Mont styled Mirror

Located in Bellport, NY

A Large Mont style mirror with bevelled glass and a pewter leaf finnish.

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Vintage 1950s American Decorative Art

Materials

Wood

A Venetian Glass Mirror of Unusual Form

A Venetian Glass Mirror of Unusual Form

Located in Buchanan, MI

Very unusual Ventitian Mirror.

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Vintage 1930s Italian Decorative Art

Materials

Mirror

A Venetian Glass Mirror of Unusual Form

A Venetian Glass Mirror of Unusual Form

Located in Buchanan, MI

An Amazing Venetian Glass Mirror of Unusual Form

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Early 20th Century Italian Decorative Art

Materials

Mirror

Unusual Judaica Venetian Mosaic Plaque of Moses
Unusual Judaica Venetian Mosaic Plaque of Moses

Unusual Judaica Venetian Mosaic Plaque of Moses

Located in New York, NY

Unusual Judaica Venetian mosaic plaque of Moses. Stock Number: DA203

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20th Century Decorative Art

Unusual American Sailor's Woolwork of a Ship

Unusual American Sailor's Woolwork of a Ship

Located in Downingtown, PA

TW Seas, The wool depicts a port side view of an American Brigantine under full sail in rough sea flying an American Ensign. She flies a number of other identifying flags and ban...

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Antique Late 19th Century American Victorian Decorative Art

Materials

Wool

Unusual 1960's Art of 5 Hand Carved Wood Figures Mounted on Cloth
Unusual 1960's Art of 5 Hand Carved Wood Figures Mounted on Cloth

Unusual 1960's Art of 5 Hand Carved Wood Figures Mounted on Cloth

Located in Palm Springs, CA

A most unusual piece of art, that features 5 hand carved wooden figures mounted on cloth attached to a board. It is framed. It is whimsical and well done. It is signed illegibly lowe...

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Vintage 1960s American Folk Art Wall-mounted Sculptures

Materials

Board

Unusual Engraved Rosenthal Crystal Picture by HAP Grieshaber
Unusual Engraved Rosenthal Crystal Picture by HAP Grieshaber

Unusual Engraved Rosenthal Crystal Picture by HAP Grieshaber

By HAP Grieshaber 1

Located in London, GB

A thick engraved rosenthal crystal plaque, depicting a couple kissing in a cubist manner by Helmut Andreas Paul Grieshaber (German, 1909-1981). Titled “Das Paar” Signed, dated 19...

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20th Century German Decorative Art

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Crystal

19THC  DIORAMA FROM MAINE WITH GREAT UNUSUAL DETAILS
19THC  DIORAMA FROM MAINE WITH GREAT UNUSUAL DETAILS

19THC DIORAMA FROM MAINE WITH GREAT UNUSUAL DETAILS

Located in Los Angeles, CA

WONDERFUL AND WIMSICAL FOLKY DIORAMA FROM MAINE, CIRCA 1880-1890 IN PRISTINE CONDITION-THIS DIORAMA HAS MANY SPECIAL DETAILS AND INTERESTING BUILT IN ITEMS OF WHICH ARE ALL ORIGINAL

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Antique 19th Century American Decorative Art

Materials

Wood, Glass

An Unusual 20th Century Italian Art Deco Glass Border Mirror
An Unusual 20th Century Italian Art Deco Glass Border Mirror

An Unusual 20th Century Italian Art Deco Glass Border Mirror

Located in London, GB

Italy, circa 1930 An unusual early twentieth century smoked grey topaz bevelled edge pier glass, with stylised scrolls to the base, retaining the original mirror. Height 136.00cm...

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Early 20th Century Italian Art Deco Wall Mirrors

Materials

Glass, Cut Glass

Large and Unusual Pair Of Eglomise Paintings, Art Deco
Large and Unusual Pair Of Eglomise Paintings, Art Deco

Large and Unusual Pair Of Eglomise Paintings, Art Deco

Located in Doylestown, PA

A large pair of decorative eglomise paintings of exotic birds in a garden with silver leaf backgrounds, art deco style, possibly Asian for the French market, circa 1930, in contempor...

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Vintage 1930s Unknown Art Deco Paintings

Materials

Silver Leaf

Very Large & Unusual Louis XV Gilt-Wood Barometer, c. 1760
Very Large & Unusual Louis XV Gilt-Wood Barometer, c. 1760

Very Large & Unusual Louis XV Gilt-Wood Barometer, c. 1760

Located in Atlanta, GA

A large Louis XV period gilt-wood Barometer. Possessing an unusual and beautiful form, the barometer appears to be held aloft by a garland of foliage. The gilt-wood frame is crisply ...

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Antique 18th Century and Earlier French Decorative Art

Unusual painted leather mask sculpture signed Gibson
Unusual painted leather mask sculpture signed Gibson

Unusual painted leather mask sculpture signed Gibson

Located in Palm Springs, CA

A most unusual piece of sculpture made out of leather and shaped and painted as a woman's face in hat. It is signed Gibson 1995 and Made in Canada.

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Late 20th Century Canadian Folk Art Wall-mounted Sculptures

British Sailor's Woolie of a Royal Navy Ship with an Unusual Sea circa 1865-1885
British Sailor's Woolie of a Royal Navy Ship with an Unusual Sea circa 1865-1885

British Sailor's Woolie of a Royal Navy Ship with an Unusual Sea circa 1865-1885

Located in Downingtown, PA

British Sailor's woolie of a Royal Navy ship with an unusual sea, circa 1865-1885. A large British Sailor's woolwork or woolie depicting a port side view of a three-masted Royal ...

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Antique Mid-19th Century English Folk Art Decorative Art

Materials

Wool

French Turn of the Century Carved Tramp Art Mirror with Unusual Shape
French Turn of the Century Carved Tramp Art Mirror with Unusual Shape

French Turn of the Century Carved Tramp Art Mirror with Unusual Shape

Located in Atlanta, GA

A French Tramp Art carved wooden mirror from the Turn of the Century with unusual shape. This exceptional French Tramp Art carved wooden mirror, dating back to the Turn of the Centur...

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Early 20th Century French Folk Art Wall Mirrors

Materials

Mirror, Wood

Unusual 19th Century Mosaic, Pietra Dura Plaque of "The Cock Fight"
Unusual 19th Century Mosaic, Pietra Dura Plaque of "The Cock Fight"

Unusual 19th Century Mosaic, Pietra Dura Plaque of "The Cock Fight"

Located in New York, NY

A beautiful 19 century Pietra Dura mosaic plaque of "The Cock Fight". This beautiful plaque was made utilizing the Pietra Dura technique, which uses highly polished, hand-cut colored...

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Antique 1870s Italian Louis XVI Decorative Art

Materials

Agate, Lapis Lazuli, Siena Marble

Unusual Deco Inspired Dome Topped Mirror
Unusual Deco Inspired Dome Topped Mirror

Unusual Deco Inspired Dome Topped Mirror

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H 45 in W 30.5 in L 45 in

Unusual Deco Inspired Dome Topped Mirror

Located in Debenham, Suffolk

Large Art Deco beech framed mirror, circa 1930. Dome top frame like a church window, central mirror flanked either side by 5 panels with etched design. Mirrored panels held in ...

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Early 20th Century Swedish Art Deco Wall Mirrors

Materials

Beech

Goblets 3, recycled art, wall installation art, colourful and unusual sweet art
Goblets 3, recycled art, wall installation art, colourful and unusual sweet art

Goblets 3, recycled art, wall installation art, colourful and unusual sweet art

By Joanne Tinker

Located in Deddington, GB

Goblets 3 by contemporary artist Joanne Tinker A unique wall sculpture by Joanne Tinker, depicting goblets made of recycled foil wrappers. Sold in a white frame. This work is a one-o...

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2010s Contemporary Still-life Sculptures

Materials

Foil

Most Unusual and Large Cherrywood and Walnut Biedermeier Mirror
Most Unusual and Large Cherrywood and Walnut Biedermeier Mirror

Most Unusual and Large Cherrywood and Walnut Biedermeier Mirror

Located in London, GB

A most unusual and large cherrywood and walnut mirror, strung throughout with ebonized details, the double arched top with ebonized turned rosettes. Although this timeless piece loo...

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Antique 19th Century European Art Deco Wall Mirrors

Materials

Cherry, Walnut

Pair, Unusual Art Deco Two -Light  Mask Sconces
Pair, Unusual Art Deco Two -Light  Mask Sconces

Pair, Unusual Art Deco Two -Light Mask Sconces

Located in Bellport, NY

Fine quality bronze Art Deco masks with highly stylized features surmounted with stylized floral crests between drapery terminations continuing upward to arms supporting light fittin...

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20th Century French Wall Lights and Sconces

Unusual Set of Four Cut-Glass Wall Lights by F&C Osler
Unusual Set of Four Cut-Glass Wall Lights by F&C Osler

Unusual Set of Four Cut-Glass Wall Lights by F&C Osler

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H 12.01 in W 18.12 in D 10.04 in

Unusual Set of Four Cut-Glass Wall Lights by F&C Osler

By F. & C. Osler

Located in Steyning, West sussex

An unusual set of four cut-glass wall-lights by F&C Osler. The baluster shaped diamond cut-glass back plate surmounted with three very unusual candle arms these arms with diamond cut...

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Early 20th Century British Art Deco Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Silver

Unusual Arts and Crafts Copper and Brass Mirror with Flamingos
Unusual Arts and Crafts Copper and Brass Mirror with Flamingos

Unusual Arts and Crafts Copper and Brass Mirror with Flamingos

Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight

Unusual Arts and Crafts Copper and Brass Mirror with Flamingos This is a most charming piece, the mirror is set in a golden oak frame which is decorated with copper flamingos, one ...

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Antique 1880s Art Nouveau Wall Mirrors

Materials

Copper

19th Century Antique Blue Sorcerers Mirror Curio Unusual Distortion Convex
19th Century Antique Blue Sorcerers Mirror Curio Unusual Distortion Convex

19th Century Antique Blue Sorcerers Mirror Curio Unusual Distortion Convex

Located in Lowestoft, GB

A decorative double sided sorcerers mirror, with seven reverse ground optics on a blue glass ground. With the other side being a flat plate. The mirror plates have age related oxi...

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Antique 1820s English George III Wall Mirrors

Materials

Art Glass, Mirror

Art Deco Brass and Mirrored Wall Clock
Art Deco Brass and Mirrored Wall Clock

Art Deco Brass and Mirrored Wall Clock

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H 43 in W 30 in D 5 in

Art Deco Brass and Mirrored Wall Clock

Located in London, by appointment only

A highly unusual repousse brass Art Deco wall clock, the face having a mirrored back and the frame with bold numbers and supporting scrolls.

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Early 20th Century Belgian Art Deco Wall Clocks

Materials

Brass

19th C Optical Antique Ruby Red Sorcerers Mirror Curio Unusual Distortion Convex
19th C Optical Antique Ruby Red Sorcerers Mirror Curio Unusual Distortion Convex

19th C Optical Antique Ruby Red Sorcerers Mirror Curio Unusual Distortion Convex

Located in Lowestoft, GB

A decorative double sided sorcerers mirror, with seven reverse ground optics on a ruby red glass ground, with the other side being a flat plate. The mirror plates have age related...

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Antique 1820s English George III Wall Mirrors

Materials

Art Glass, Mirror

Antique Wine Barrel End Cap Repurposed as Wall Art for Your Wine Room c1800's
Antique Wine Barrel End Cap Repurposed as Wall Art for Your Wine Room c1800's

Antique Wine Barrel End Cap Repurposed as Wall Art for Your Wine Room c1800's

Located in Highwood, IL

Antique Wine Barrel End Cap that was repurposed into an unusual piece of Wall Art that would be ideal for a Wine Room.

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Antique 1870s French Country Wall-mounted Sculptures

Materials

Metal

Rare & Unusual 19thc Rooster  Wall Mount Dinner Bell
Rare & Unusual 19thc Rooster  Wall Mount Dinner Bell

Rare & Unusual 19thc Rooster Wall Mount Dinner Bell

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Fantastic cast iron wall mount dinner bell with full body iron rooster attached.This heavy solid cast iron wall mount rooster and dinner bell with iron ringer.This folky ,cool dinner...

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Antique 19th Century American More Folk Art

Materials

Iron

Carved Ar Nouveau Large Wall Mirror with Brass Eagle Descending
Carved Ar Nouveau Large Wall Mirror with Brass Eagle Descending

Carved Ar Nouveau Large Wall Mirror with Brass Eagle Descending

Located in West Hartford, CT

Stunning and unusual Art Nouveau vintage wall mirror depicting brass eagle descending from air to attach a snake.

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Vintage 1950s Italian Art Nouveau Wall Mirrors

Materials

Metal, Brass

Unusual Kutani Taniguchi Japanese Wall Vase Marked Red Japan Top Quality
Unusual Kutani Taniguchi Japanese Wall Vase Marked Red Japan Top Quality

Unusual Kutani Taniguchi Japanese Wall Vase Marked Red Japan Top Quality

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

Fabulous vase with a mark Taniguchi on the side. Unusual shape and copper red decoration of a pagode mountainious landscape. With a man walking over a bridge towards the pagode. He i...

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Antique 19th Century Japanese Meiji Ceramics

Materials

Porcelain

Vintage French Art Deco Carved Giltwood Over-Mantel Mirror, circa 1940s
Vintage French Art Deco Carved Giltwood Over-Mantel Mirror, circa 1940s

Vintage French Art Deco Carved Giltwood Over-Mantel Mirror, circa 1940s

Located in Shippensburg, PA

A superb and unusual Art Deco wall mirror from the second quarter of the 20th century, it is a piece intended primarily for placement over the fireplace mantel.

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20th Century French Art Deco Wall Mirrors

Materials

Glass, Giltwood

Four Wooden Gear Foundry Patterns From The Link-Belt Co
Four Wooden Gear Foundry Patterns From The Link-Belt Co

Four Wooden Gear Foundry Patterns From The Link-Belt Co

Located in Chicago, IL

This collection would make wonderfully unusual art for the wall or a large wall unit. Dimensions by item number on patterns: "18-2-3e": 4"x28" diameter "18-2-2w": 3.25"x25" ...

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Vintage 1960s American Decorative Objects

Materials

Wood, Lacquer

20th Century Set of 3 Authentic Ceramic Tiles Lisa Larson for Gustavson, 1970s
20th Century Set of 3 Authentic Ceramic Tiles Lisa Larson for Gustavson, 1970s

20th Century Set of 3 Authentic Ceramic Tiles Lisa Larson for Gustavson, 1970s

By Lena Larsson

Located in Rijssen, NL

A most unique and unusual piece of wall art by the well known Swedish Lisa Larson for Gustavsberg, 1970s.

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Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Architectural Elements

Materials

Earthenware, Pottery

An Unusual Mosaic By Bent Lane Ca' 1966
An Unusual Mosaic By Bent Lane Ca' 1966

An Unusual Mosaic By Bent Lane Ca' 1966

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H 24.5 in W 16.5 in D 1 in

An Unusual Mosaic By Bent Lane Ca' 1966

Located in St.Petersburg, FL

An unusual mosaic and mixed media wall piece by Sarasota artist Bent Lane(1893-1975), signed and dated 1966. Entitled appropriately "Beauty Shop" and signed on the back, with the exh...

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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Decorative Art

Materials

Ceramic, Plywood

Unusual Large Sailor's Valentine in Square Form with Original Label
Unusual Large Sailor's Valentine in Square Form with Original Label

Unusual Large Sailor's Valentine in Square Form with Original Label

Located in Nantucket, MA

Composed octagonally with an eight pointed central star, surrounded elaborate designs with whales in each corner. The original paper label still remains on the back, reading: The New...

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Antique Late 19th Century American Folk Art Decorative Art

Portrait Miniature of A Gentleman Wearing Unusual Eyeglasses
Portrait Miniature of A Gentleman Wearing Unusual Eyeglasses

Portrait Miniature of A Gentleman Wearing Unusual Eyeglasses

Located in Downingtown, PA

Portrait Miniature of A Gentleman Wearing Unusual Eyeglasses, Circa 1845. The portrait is on board depicts a tall man sitting on a chair, his right arm encircling the chair upon whi...

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Antique Mid-19th Century Victorian Decorative Art

Materials

Wood

Unusual Pair of French Art Deco "Bagues" Style Pagoda Shaped Wall Appliqués
Unusual Pair of French Art Deco "Bagues" Style Pagoda Shaped Wall Appliqués

Unusual Pair of French Art Deco "Bagues" Style Pagoda Shaped Wall Appliqués

By Maison Baguès

Located in New York, NY

A very unusual pair of French Art Deco "Maison Bagues" style Chineisseri-Pagoda shaped carved Rock crystal and gilt bronze wall appliqués.

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20th Century European Art Deco Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Rock Crystal

French Unusual Tramp Art Mirror with Pointed Crest and Diamond Motifs
French Unusual Tramp Art Mirror with Pointed Crest and Diamond Motifs

French Unusual Tramp Art Mirror with Pointed Crest and Diamond Motifs

Located in Atlanta, GA

A French horizontal Tramp Art mirror with unusual crest from the turn of the century. This early 20th century French Tramp Art wooden mirror features an elaborate hand-carved frame w...

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Early 20th Century French Folk Art Wall Mirrors

Materials

Mirror, Wood

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$15,439 / item

H 32.68 in W 110.24 in D 40.56 in

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By Munna Design Studio

Located in New York, NY

This sofa features a wonderfully elegant fan-shaped motif, with its accentuated curvy lines with decadent and lavish finish. The feminine curves are ravishingly enhanced by the diffe...

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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Sofas

Materials

Velvet

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$5,026

H 9.65 in W 37.21 in D 2.96 in

Antique 18th Century Carved Lime wood Frieze Panel

Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire

An antique 19th century carved lime wood frieze panel. This architectural panel displays a scrolling design of foliage with a Neoclassical flair, showcasing a look of elegance and c...

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Antique Late 18th Century English Neoclassical Wall-mounted Sculptures

Materials

Wood

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Edo Period Samurai Suit Of Armor

$188,500

H 51.25 in W 25.75 in D 22.63 in

Edo Period Samurai Suit Of Armor

Located in New Orleans, LA

This exquisite Tetsusabiji Uchidashi Gomai Dou Gusoku (Five-Plate Russet Iron Embossed Cuirass Armor), crafted in the 18th century, exemplifies the pinnacle of Edo-period samurai arm...

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Antique 18th Century Asian Edo Arms, Armor and Weapons

Materials

Copper, Iron

Art Deco Large And Impressive Hand Crafted  'Bathing Ladies' Wall Plaque
Art Deco Large And Impressive Hand Crafted  'Bathing Ladies' Wall Plaque

Art Deco Large And Impressive Hand Crafted 'Bathing Ladies' Wall Plaque

Located in Devon, England

This is a super rare opportunity to acquire one of these beautifully reduced versions of 'bathing ladies' the original being located in the famous Paris ''HOTEL des Collectionneur. T...

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21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Decorative Art

Materials

Plaster

Art Deco Pair of  'Folies Bergeres' Wall Plaques
Art Deco Pair of  'Folies Bergeres' Wall Plaques

Art Deco Pair of 'Folies Bergeres' Wall Plaques

$1,572 / set

H 23.63 in W 7.88 in D 1.58 in

Art Deco Pair of 'Folies Bergeres' Wall Plaques

Located in Devon, England

This is a super rare opportunity to acquire a pair of these beautifully reduced versions of the facade bas-relief of the Folies-Bergères cabaret. One time designer, Pico who created ...

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Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Plaster

Egyptian Stone Relief of Man and Wife
Egyptian Stone Relief of Man and Wife

Egyptian Stone Relief of Man and Wife

$255,000Sale Price|33% Off

H 11.03 in W 10.44 in D 1.58 in

Egyptian Stone Relief of Man and Wife

Located in London, GB

This painted limestone relief is an exquisite example of New Kingdom relief carving from the apogee of Egyptian artistic production. Carved in raised relief - a labour-intensive tech...

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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Egyptian Egyptian Busts

Materials

Limestone

French Art Deco Sideboard in Thuya from Christian Krass in Outstanding Quality
French Art Deco Sideboard in Thuya from Christian Krass in Outstanding Quality

French Art Deco Sideboard in Thuya from Christian Krass in Outstanding Quality

By Christian Krass

Located in Ulm, DE

Sideboard of very fine quality Signed: "Christian Krass" Christian Krass was in close collaboration with the ebenist Jacques-Émile Ruhlmann. The design language of this premium fu...

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Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Sideboards

Materials

Bronze

Pair Antique American Stained Glass Gothic Art Nouveau Doors Windows Povey Bros
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By Louis Comfort Tiffany

Located in Portland, OR

A rare & important pair of antique American Art Nouveau with Gothic frames stained glass doors/windows, by Povey Brothers, Portland Oregon, circa 1900. Over 6.5' in height. Povey Bro...

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Antique Early 1900s American Art Nouveau Windows

Materials

Stained Glass

Pair of Round Siena Marble and Iron Reliefs, Early 20th Century Italian
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Located in El Monte, CA

An impressive pair of early 20th century Siena marble reliefs encased in iron frames. Each relief features figural carvings of women draped in flowing robes in classical poses above ...

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Early 20th Century Italian Wall-mounted Sculptures

Materials

Siena Marble, Iron

50 Million Year Old Fossil Crocodile Specimen (Green River Formation, Wyoming)
50 Million Year Old Fossil Crocodile Specimen (Green River Formation, Wyoming)

50 Million Year Old Fossil Crocodile Specimen (Green River Formation, Wyoming)

By Green River Fossil Company

Located in Logan, UT

Act fast to claim this exquisite piece of natural history, as our fossils will no longer be available through 1stDibs after October 31. This sculptural stone specimen features an ex...

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2010s American Decorative Art

Materials

Limestone

19th Century, Monumental Carved Boiserie Panels from Lartington Hall
19th Century, Monumental Carved Boiserie Panels from Lartington Hall

19th Century, Monumental Carved Boiserie Panels from Lartington Hall

Located in London, GB

The Lartington hall carved Boiserie panels by Signor Anton Leone Bulletti. A highly important suite of eight carved and patinated wood panels commissioned by Monsignor Thomas Edw...

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Antique 19th Century English Renaissance Revival Panelling

Materials

Wood, Pine

Jules Leleu, Pair of Tall Art Deco Cabinets, France, C. 1930
Jules Leleu, Pair of Tall Art Deco Cabinets, France, C. 1930

Jules Leleu, Pair of Tall Art Deco Cabinets, France, C. 1930

$85,000 / set

H 52.5 in W 19.75 in D 17.5 in

Jules Leleu, Pair of Tall Art Deco Cabinets, France, C. 1930

By Jules Leleu

Located in New York, NY

These cabinets share striking details, such as hardware and finish, with a series of pieces specially created by Maison Leleu for the steamship L'Atlantique. These stunning pieces we...

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Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Cabinets

Materials

Bronze

Gorgeous Pair of French Art Deco Sconces Signed Muller Frères Luneville
Gorgeous Pair of French Art Deco Sconces Signed Muller Frères Luneville

Gorgeous Pair of French Art Deco Sconces Signed Muller Frères Luneville

By Muller Fres Luneville

Located in Beirut, LB

Beautiful pair of French Art Deco wall sconces signed by Muller Frères Luneville. The panels ("coupelles" diameter 20 cm) are in molded clear frosted glass with decorative rain drops...

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Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Bronze

Italian late 17th century Baroque Period Wood and Giltwood wall decor
Italian late 17th century Baroque Period Wood and Giltwood wall decor

Italian late 17th century Baroque Period Wood and Giltwood wall decor

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

A monumentally scaled and most decorative Italian late 17th century Baroque Period Venetian st. patinated Wood and Giltwood wall decor. This most impressive wall decor/plaque is unde...

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Antique 17th Century Italian Baroque Decorative Art

Materials

Wood, Giltwood

Secessionist Silver Cigarette / Match Holder, Desk Accessory, Josef Hoffmann
Secessionist Silver Cigarette / Match Holder, Desk Accessory, Josef Hoffmann

Secessionist Silver Cigarette / Match Holder, Desk Accessory, Josef Hoffmann

By Josef Hoffmann

Located in Buffalo, NY

Secessionist sterling silver cigarette / match holder, desk accessory, attributed to Josef Hoffmann, Stunning design, superior quality, hand executed, stamped sterling, also retains ...

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Early 20th Century Austrian Vienna Secession Tobacco Accessories

Materials

Sterling Silver

Pair Vintage Aldo Tura Swan Lacquer Wood and Brass Lamps, 1950s, Italy
Pair Vintage Aldo Tura Swan Lacquer Wood and Brass Lamps, 1950s, Italy

Pair Vintage Aldo Tura Swan Lacquer Wood and Brass Lamps, 1950s, Italy

By Aldo Tura

Located in Buffalo, NY

Vintage Aldo Tura lacquerd wood and brass lamp. 1950s Made in Italy, in need or restoration.  

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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

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Prices for a piece of unusual wall art start at $475 and top out at $22,677 with the average selling for $2,450.