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Napoleonic Prisoner-of-War Guillotine
Napoleonic Prisoner-of-War Guillotine

Napoleonic Prisoner-of-War Guillotine

Located in New Orleans, LA

was created during the Napoleonic wars by a French prisoner of war. Many of the inmates at the

Category

Antique 19th Century French Models and Miniatures

Materials

Bone

Napoleonic Prisoner of War Casket Dominoes Set
Napoleonic Prisoner of War Casket Dominoes Set

Napoleonic Prisoner of War Casket Dominoes Set

Located in London, GB

Napoleonic Prisoner of war casket Dominoes set We share what we love, and we love this early

Category

Antique 1820s French Folk Art Toys

Materials

Bone

Late 19th Century Napoleonic Prisoner of War Dominos
Late 19th Century Napoleonic Prisoner of War Dominos

Late 19th Century Napoleonic Prisoner of War Dominos

Located in London, GB

Late 19th century Napoleonic prisoner of war dominos 31 A good example of a late 19th Century

Category

Antique 1850s French Folk Art Toys

Materials

Bone

Napoleonic Prisoner of War Painted Casket Dominoes Set
Napoleonic Prisoner of War Painted Casket Dominoes Set

Napoleonic Prisoner of War Painted Casket Dominoes Set

Located in London, GB

Napoleonic Prisoner of war painted casket dominoes set We share what we love, and we love this

Category

Antique 19th Century French Folk Art Game Boards

Materials

Bone

Turkish WWI Prisoner of War Glass Beadwork Amulet Necklace
Turkish WWI Prisoner of War Glass Beadwork Amulet Necklace

Turkish WWI Prisoner of War Glass Beadwork Amulet Necklace

Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire

An exceptionally good quality Turkish prisoner of war glass beadwork amulet necklace dating from

Category

Vintage 1910s Turkish Folk Art Collectible Jewelry

Materials

Glass

Antique Print 'The Prisoner of War' by W. French, circa 1850
Antique Print 'The Prisoner of War' by W. French, circa 1850

Antique Print 'The Prisoner of War' by W. French, circa 1850

Located in Langweer, NL

Antique print titled 'The Prisoner of War - Der Kriegsgefangene'. Original antique print of 'The

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Prints

Materials

Paper

19th Century Napoleonic Prisoner of War Folk Art Corpus
19th Century Napoleonic Prisoner of War Folk Art Corpus

19th Century Napoleonic Prisoner of War Folk Art Corpus

Located in London, GB

19th century Napoleonic Prisoner of War Folk art Corpus A rare and unusual example of a 19th

Category

Antique 19th Century Unknown Folk Art Religious Items

Materials

Bone

19th Century Napoleonic Prisoner of War Painted Casket Dominoes Set
19th Century Napoleonic Prisoner of War Painted Casket Dominoes Set

19th Century Napoleonic Prisoner of War Painted Casket Dominoes Set

Located in London, GB

19th Century Napoleonic Prisoner of War Painted Casket Dominoes Set A stunning example of an early

Category

Antique 1820s French Folk Art Outsider and Self Taught Art

Materials

Natural Fiber

A carved boxwood prisoner of war battleship snuff box
A carved boxwood prisoner of war battleship snuff box

A carved boxwood prisoner of war battleship snuff box

Located in Lymington, Hampshire

A carved boxwood prisoner of war battleship snuff box. This small snuff box is carved in the form

Category

Antique 19th Century English Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes

Materials

Boxwood

19th Century Hand Carved Prisoner of War 'POW' Domino Set
19th Century Hand Carved Prisoner of War 'POW' Domino Set

19th Century Hand Carved Prisoner of War 'POW' Domino Set

Located in London, GB

We are proud to offer a wonderful example of a mid-19th century hand carved Prisoner of War (POW

Category

Antique 19th Century German Victorian Game Boards

Materials

Natural Fiber

Rare WWII Italian Prisoner of War Work Model of Italian Cruiser 'Zara'
Rare WWII Italian Prisoner of War Work Model of Italian Cruiser 'Zara'

Rare WWII Italian Prisoner of War Work Model of Italian Cruiser 'Zara'

Located in Lymington, Hampshire

Rare WWII Italian Prisoner of war work model of Italian heavy cruiser 'Zara' with finely detailed

Category

Vintage 1940s English Models and Miniatures

Materials

Wood

Russian Prisoner Of War Carved Bone Miniature Desk
Russian Prisoner Of War Carved Bone Miniature Desk

Russian Prisoner Of War Carved Bone Miniature Desk

Located in Essex, MA

Made as a slant lid desk with fold down writing lid opening to a fitted interior. Two drawers below and bracket feet. Bone is white and tinted green. Carved details.

Category

Antique 1790s European Decorative Boxes

Materials

Bone, Wood

19th Century Folk Art Prisoner of War Straw Work Noahs Ark
19th Century Folk Art Prisoner of War Straw Work Noahs Ark

19th Century Folk Art Prisoner of War Straw Work Noahs Ark

Located in Lowestoft, GB

19th Century straw-work Noah's Ark with multi coloured straw decoration, sloping roof and sliding side panel The technique of straw work involved dying pieces of straw different col...

Category

Antique 19th Century European Nautical Objects

Materials

Straw, Pine

Camp Northampton, Second World War charcoal sketch
Camp Northampton, Second World War charcoal sketch

Camp Northampton, Second World War charcoal sketch

Located in London, GB

of the seven Prisoner of War camps in Northamptonshire. These camps primarily housed German pilots

Category

Mid-20th Century Realist Landscape Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Charcoal

Continental Antique Folk Art Matchstick Money Box Clock Tower
Continental Antique Folk Art Matchstick Money Box Clock Tower

Continental Antique Folk Art Matchstick Money Box Clock Tower

Located in Atlanta, GA

A folk-art matchstick money box, possibly prisoner-of-war, 20th century, modelled as a clock tower

Category

Vintage 1930s British Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes

Materials

Wood

Bronze Resin Sculpture Of A Female Bust By Fritz Kormis
Bronze Resin Sculpture Of A Female Bust By Fritz Kormis

Bronze Resin Sculpture Of A Female Bust By Fritz Kormis

Located in Bridgeport, CT

experiences as a prisoner of war created in him a lifelong preoccupation with memorialising and representing

Category

20th Century Mid-Century Modern Busts

Materials

Resin

19th Century Bronze statue of 'Le Devoir' by Gaudez
19th Century Bronze statue of 'Le Devoir' by Gaudez

19th Century Bronze statue of 'Le Devoir' by Gaudez

By Adrien Étienne Gaudez

Located in Brighton, Sussex

prisoner of war during the Franco-Prussian War.

Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Rare Napoleonic POW Dominos Casket
Rare Napoleonic POW Dominos Casket

Rare Napoleonic POW Dominos Casket

Located in London, GB

Napoleonic prisoner of war (POW) hand carved set of dominos, in an exquisite casket shaped box. 42 carved

Category

Antique 1880s British Early Victorian Game Boards

Materials

Bone

Il Supplì - Vintage Art Magazine - 1912
Il Supplì - Vintage Art Magazine - 1912

Il Supplì - Vintage Art Magazine - 1912

Located in Roma, IT

1917 by Italian prisoners of war, the second Dessert by Delfina Metz, designed for the Italian troops

Category

1910s Figurative Prints

Materials

Offset

Cantique du Singulier
Cantique du Singulier

Cantique du Singulier

By Aristide Caillaud

Located in San Francisco, CA

while he was a prisoner of war in the 1940s. He was inspired by Max Ingrand, a master glassmaker and

Category

Late 20th Century Surrealist Figurative Prints

Materials

Lithograph

Cantique du Singulier
Cantique du Singulier

Cantique du Singulier

By Aristide Caillaud

Located in San Francisco, CA

while he was a prisoner of war in the 1940s. He was inspired by Max Ingrand, a master glassmaker and

Category

Late 20th Century Surrealist Figurative Prints

Materials

Lithograph

Cantique du Singulier
Cantique du Singulier

Cantique du Singulier

By Aristide Caillaud

Located in San Francisco, CA

while he was a prisoner of war in the 1940s. He was inspired by Max Ingrand, a master glassmaker and

Category

Late 20th Century Surrealist Figurative Prints

Materials

Lithograph

Cantique du Singulier
Cantique du Singulier

Cantique du Singulier

By Aristide Caillaud

Located in San Francisco, CA

while he was a prisoner of war in the 1940s. He was inspired by Max Ingrand, a master glassmaker and

Category

Late 20th Century Surrealist Figurative Prints

Materials

Lithograph

Cantique du Singulier
Cantique du Singulier

Cantique du Singulier

By Aristide Caillaud

Located in San Francisco, CA

while he was a prisoner of war in the 1940s. He was inspired by Max Ingrand, a master glassmaker and

Category

Late 20th Century Surrealist Figurative Prints

Materials

Lithograph

1930's modernist desk in black lacquered metal
1930's modernist desk in black lacquered metal

1930's modernist desk in black lacquered metal

By Bruno Weil, Thonet

Located in Langemark-Poelkapelle, BE

World War II, the doctor was called upon by the government to examine returning prisoners of war for

Category

Early 20th Century Unknown Bauhaus Desks

Materials

Metal

Collection of 19th Century Bone Dice
Collection of 19th Century Bone Dice

Collection of 19th Century Bone Dice

Located in London, GB

consists of 62 units of various shapes and sizes. With a few prisoners of war examples in this collection

Category

Antique Early 1900s British Early Victorian Toys

Materials

Natural Fiber

MidCentury Modern White Metal French Plant Stand in the Style of Mathieu Matégot
MidCentury Modern White Metal French Plant Stand in the Style of Mathieu Matégot

MidCentury Modern White Metal French Plant Stand in the Style of Mathieu Matégot

By Mathieu Matégot

Located in Barcelona, ES

and women’s clothing designer. He learned metalworking techniques as a prisoner of war in the 1940s

Category

Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Planters, Cachepots and Jardinières

Materials

Metal

Mid-Century Modern Shelves by Mathieu Matégot, Metal, France, 1950
Mid-Century Modern Shelves by Mathieu Matégot, Metal, France, 1950

Mid-Century Modern Shelves by Mathieu Matégot, Metal, France, 1950

By Mathieu Matégot

Located in Barcelona, ES

prisoner of war in the 1940s and upon his release began designing furniture, pioneering many of what we now

Category

Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Metal

Mathieu Matégot Yellow and Black Metal Trolley, circa 1950
Mathieu Matégot Yellow and Black Metal Trolley, circa 1950

Mathieu Matégot Yellow and Black Metal Trolley, circa 1950

By Mathieu Matégot

Located in Barcelona, Barcelona

and women's clothing designer. He learned metalworking techniques as a prisoner of war in the 1940s

Category

Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Tray Tables

Materials

Metal

Blue on Brown Overlap
Blue on Brown Overlap

Blue on Brown Overlap

By Peter Stroud

Located in Columbia, MO

. A professional soldier in 1938, he was a prisoner of war from 1941 to 1945. Stroud exhibited widely

Category

1970s Abstract Geometric Abstract Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Acrylic

Mathieu Matégot Mid-Century Modern French White Metal Paper Bin , circa 1950
Mathieu Matégot Mid-Century Modern French White Metal Paper Bin , circa 1950

Mathieu Matégot Mid-Century Modern French White Metal Paper Bin , circa 1950

By Mathieu Matégot

Located in Barcelona, Barcelona

metalworking techniques as a prisoner of war in the 1940s and upon his release began designing furniture

Category

Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Metal

The War: An Intimate History, 1941-1945 Hardcover Book by Ken Burns
The War: An Intimate History, 1941-1945 Hardcover Book by Ken Burns

The War: An Intimate History, 1941-1945 Hardcover Book by Ken Burns

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

liberation of the concentration camps—but we also move among prisoners of war and Japanese American internees

Category

Early 2000s American Mid-Century Modern Books

Materials

Paper

Mathieu Matégot Mid-Century Modern Fruit Black Plate, circa 1950
Mathieu Matégot Mid-Century Modern Fruit Black Plate, circa 1950

Mathieu Matégot Mid-Century Modern Fruit Black Plate, circa 1950

By Mathieu Matégot

Located in Barcelona, Barcelona

and women’s clothing designer. He learned metalworking techniques as a prisoner of war in the 1940s

Category

Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Decorative Dishes and Vide-Poche

Materials

Metal

Mathieu Matégot Black Lacquered Metal Magazine Holder, circa 1950
Mathieu Matégot Black Lacquered Metal Magazine Holder, circa 1950

Mathieu Matégot Black Lacquered Metal Magazine Holder, circa 1950

By Mathieu Matégot

Located in Barcelona, Barcelona

and women’s clothing designer. He learned metalworking techniques as a prisoner of war in the 1940s

Category

Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Magazine Racks and Stands

Materials

Metal

Mid-Century Modern Metal French Plant Stand Ashtray After Mathieu Matégot
Mid-Century Modern Metal French Plant Stand Ashtray After Mathieu Matégot

Mid-Century Modern Metal French Plant Stand Ashtray After Mathieu Matégot

By Mathieu Matégot

Located in Barcelona, ES

metalworking techniques as a prisoner of war in the 1940s and upon his release began designing furniture

Category

Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Planters, Cachepots and Jardinières

Materials

Metal

Rare Red Tray by Mathieu Matégot, Mid-Century Modern, France, 1950
Rare Red Tray by Mathieu Matégot, Mid-Century Modern, France, 1950

Rare Red Tray by Mathieu Matégot, Mid-Century Modern, France, 1950

By Mathieu Matégot

Located in Barcelona, Barcelona

. He learned metalworking techniques as a prisoner of war in the 1940s, and upon his release began

Category

Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Decorative Dishes and Vide-Poche

Materials

Metal

Mathieu Matégot Mid-Century Modern Metal Black French Flower Pot, circa 1950
Mathieu Matégot Mid-Century Modern Metal Black French Flower Pot, circa 1950

Mathieu Matégot Mid-Century Modern Metal Black French Flower Pot, circa 1950

By Mathieu Matégot

Located in Barcelona, Barcelona

. He learned metalworking techniques as a prisoner of war in the 1940s and upon his release began

Category

Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Metal

Mathieu Matégot Mid-Century Modern Metal French Flower Pots
Mathieu Matégot Mid-Century Modern Metal French Flower Pots

Mathieu Matégot Mid-Century Modern Metal French Flower Pots

By Mathieu Matégot

Located in Barcelona, Barcelona

metalworking techniques as a prisoner of war in the 1940s and upon his release began designing furniture

Category

Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Planters, Cachepots and Jardinières

Materials

Metal

Mathieu Matégot White Metal Magazine Holder, Mid-Century Modern, 1950
Mathieu Matégot White Metal Magazine Holder, Mid-Century Modern, 1950

Mathieu Matégot White Metal Magazine Holder, Mid-Century Modern, 1950

By Mathieu Matégot

Located in Barcelona, Barcelona

designer. He learned metalworking techniques as a prisoner of war in the 1940s, and upon his release began

Category

Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Magazine Racks and Stands

Materials

Metal

Mathieu Matégot Mid-Century Modern Black Metal Magazine Holder, circa 1950
Mathieu Matégot Mid-Century Modern Black Metal Magazine Holder, circa 1950

Mathieu Matégot Mid-Century Modern Black Metal Magazine Holder, circa 1950

By Mathieu Matégot

Located in Barcelona, Barcelona

designer. He learned metalworking techniques as a prisoner of war in the 1940s, and upon his release began

Category

Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Magazine Racks and Stands

Materials

Metal

White Metal Magazine Holder by Mathieu Matégot, circa 1950
White Metal Magazine Holder by Mathieu Matégot, circa 1950

White Metal Magazine Holder by Mathieu Matégot, circa 1950

By Mathieu Matégot

Located in Barcelona, Barcelona

women’s clothing designer. He learned metalworking techniques as a prisoner of war in the 1940s and upon

Category

Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Magazine Racks and Stands

Materials

Metal

Mathieu Matégot Enameled Metal Plate, Mid-Century Modern, France, 1950
Mathieu Matégot Enameled Metal Plate, Mid-Century Modern, France, 1950

Mathieu Matégot Enameled Metal Plate, Mid-Century Modern, France, 1950

By Mathieu Matégot

Located in Barcelona, Barcelona

and women’s clothing designer. He learned metalworking techniques as a prisoner of war in the 1940s

Category

Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Decorative Dishes and Vide-Poche

Materials

Metal

Mathieu Matégot Enameled Metal Tray, circa 1950
Mathieu Matégot Enameled Metal Tray, circa 1950

Mathieu Matégot Enameled Metal Tray, circa 1950

By Mathieu Matégot

Located in Barcelona, Barcelona

dresser and women’s clothing designer. He learned metalworking techniques as a prisoner of war in the

Category

Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Decorative Dishes and Vide-Poche

Materials

Metal

1963 The Great Escape Original Vintage Poster
1963 The Great Escape Original Vintage Poster

1963 The Great Escape Original Vintage Poster

Located in Winchester, GB

Based on a first hand account of the true mass escape of the prisoners of war from Stalag Luft III

Category

Vintage 1960s Posters

Materials

Paper

Mathieu Matégot Brass and Black Metal French Harpers Magazine Rack, circa 1950
Mathieu Matégot Brass and Black Metal French Harpers Magazine Rack, circa 1950

Mathieu Matégot Brass and Black Metal French Harpers Magazine Rack, circa 1950

By Mathieu Matégot

Located in Barcelona, Barcelona

a prisoner of war in the 1940s, and upon his release began designing furniture, pioneering many of

Category

Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Magazine Racks and Stands

Materials

Brass, Metal

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Prisoner Of War For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal prisoner of war for your home. A prisoner of war — often made from bone, wood and beads — can elevate any home. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer prisoner of war, there are earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. A prisoner of war made by Folk Art designers — as well as those associated with Victorian — is very popular. Igor Barkhatkov each produced at least one beautiful prisoner of war that is worth considering.

How Much is a Prisoner Of War?

A prisoner of war can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $1,881, while the lowest priced sells for $124 and the highest can go for as much as $98,500.
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    Prison art is art made by inmates in prison, often as part of a program to develop skills and reintegrate back into society. These art pieces can also help change society’s perception of prisoners. Shop a range of prison art pieces from top sellers on 1stDibs.
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    The category the prisons of Piranesi are considered to fall under depends on whether you're referring to the genre or medium. In terms of genre, the Imaginary Prisons series depicted by Giovanni Battista Piranesi are examples of capriccio or architectural fantasies. You can also refer to them as etchings, which is how the 16 pieces were printed. Shop a selection of Giovanni Battista Piranesi art on 1stDibs.
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    Whether war posters are in the public domain depends on their age. If a poster is more than 95 years old, it is usually in the public domain. Shop a selection of war posters from some of the world's top galleries on 1stDibs.
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    The Hildebrandt Brothers made the original Star Wars posters. The duo consists of twin brothers Greg and Tim Hildebrandt. Notably, well-known film poster artist Drew Struzan came out of retirement to design the artwork for Star Wars: The Force Awakens in 2015. You'll find a variety of film poster art on 1stDibs.
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    Opinions on which World War II propaganda poster is the most famous differ. However, two posters introduced characters that would go on to become iconic. The first is "We Can Do It," featuring Rosie Riveter, who has become synonymous with women's equality. Another influential design is " I Want YOU For U.S. Army," with its bearded figure wearing a star-spangled top hat. The image gave birth to Uncle Sam, the well-known symbol of the U.S. On 1stDibs, find a range of WWII posters from some of the world's top galleries.
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    More than 200,000 propaganda posters were made during World War II. The Office of War Information (OWI) was responsible for hiring artists to design the artwork. Famous posters include “I Want You” for the U.S. Army, featuring the well-known Uncle Sam character, while the popular “We Can Do It!” design depicts Rosie the Riveter. On 1stDibs, shop a selection of World War II posters and other vintage and antique posters.
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    The easily recognizable poster created during World War I in 1917 is I Want You for U.S. Army. James Montgomery Flagg designed the poster, which shows Uncle Sam pointing at the viewer. Find a collection of James Montgomery Flagg art on 1stDibs.
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    During World War II, the American flag was the 48-star flag used from 1912 (incorporation of New Mexico and Arizona) to 1959 (incorporation of Alaska). The rows and columns of stars were arranged in a regular pattern, unlike the offset rows of the modern American flag. On 1stDibs, you’ll find a collection of antique American flags from some of the world’s top sellers.