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It Was Found To Be True
Located in Atlanta, GA
Rendered in a sophisticated and elegant palette, Elise's visionary landscape paintings interweave botanical elements with organic abstraction. With a background in graphic design an...
Category
2010s Contemporary Landscape Paintings
Materials
Ink, Acrylic
Engraving of the Cave Where the First Giant Prehistoric Reptile was found, 1798
Located in Langweer, NL
Title: 1798 Engraving of Cave Entrance Where Maastricht Mosasaur was Discovered
Description: This 1798 copperplate engraving with original hand-coloring is from Volume III of Johann...
Category
Antique 1790s Prints
Materials
Paper
H 4.93 in W 7.88 in D 0.01 in
19th Century Quarry Statue of Archangel with Harp Found in Western México
Located in Guadalajra, Jal
This amazing 19th century pink quarry statue of Archangel was found in Western México, it has minor
Category
Antique 19th Century Mexican Neoclassical Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Limestone
H 61.03 in W 21.66 in D 21.66 in
I was lost but I'm found
Located in Zofingen, AG
the interior.
ABOUT THE ARTWORK
"I Was Lost But I'm Found" from the "PERICHORESIS SERIES
Category
2010s Impressionist Interior Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Acrylic
"#227 – I WAS AFRAID", ink, pencil, gouache, found book, poetry, coronavirus
By Amy Williams
Located in Toronto, Ontario
directly onto pages of a found copy of Ernest Hemingway's WWII romance novel. The artist selects certain
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Mixed Media
Materials
Paper, Found Objects, Ink, Gouache, Pencil
Ancient Driftwood Carving from Northern Thailand Found in the Chiang Mai Region
Located in Yonkers, NY
carving was found near the Ping River and presents a tall, rustic silhouette. Perfect to be placed in a
Category
Antique 19th Century Thai Natural Specimens
Materials
Driftwood
H 74 in W 24 in D 11 in
This poster was made in 1946 for the brand Kodak - Photography - Advertising
Located in PARIS, FR
bankrupt.
Indeed, Kodak was founded in 1881 by George Eastman. Over the next century, Kodak dominated the
Category
1940s Prints and Multiples
Materials
Linen, Paper, Lithograph
Peter the Wild Boy - Found in the woods of Haemlin
Located in Bournemouth, Dorset
Peter The Wild Boy
Peter the Wild Boy, Found in the woods of Haemlin', 1821. Portrait of Peter the
Category
19th Century Figurative Prints
Materials
Engraving
"#187 – HE SAID IT WAS A LIE", ink, pencil, gouache, found vintage book, poetry
By Amy Williams
Located in Toronto, Ontario
is working directly onto page 187 of a found copy of Ernest Hemingway's WWII romance novel. The
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Abstract Drawings and Waterco...
Materials
Paper, Found Objects, Ink, Gouache, Pencil
14 Kt Gold Audemars Frères Genève Pocket Watch, before Audemars Piguet founded
By Audemars Piguet
Located in Antwerp, BE
Total weight: 76.4 gram / 2.695 oz / 49.1 dwt
Audemars Frères was a Swiss watch manufacturer founded by
Category
20th Century Swiss Artisan Pocket Watches
Materials
Gold, 14k Gold
Pair of Beautiful Carved Ashwood & Woven Seagrass Seats 1970's Italy Switzerland
Located in bergen op zoom, NL
Woven Seagrass seat and nicely detailed carved backrest
The story of this pair, one was found in
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Seagrass, Ash
H 29.53 in W 20.08 in D 19.1 in
Solid Brass of Bull Replica of the “Borovo Thracian Treasure"
Located in Delray Beach, FL
was found by accident in the late 1974, during deep ploughing of one of the cultivated fields at the
Category
20th Century North American Animal Sculptures
Materials
Marble, Brass
19th Century Black Painted Spice Box
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19th century black painted spice box. This spice box was found in Pennsylvania.
Category
Antique 19th Century American Folk Art More Folk Art
Materials
Pine
19thc Velvet Crazy Quilt from Pennsylvania
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This 19thc velvet and embroidered quilt is in pristine condition. It was found in Pennsylvania.
Category
Antique 19th Century American Adirondack Quilts
Materials
Velvet
19th Century Polychrome Painted Hand Carved Wood Canister
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19th century polychrome painted and hand carved wood canister. This was found in New England.
Category
Early 20th Century American Adirondack Jars
Materials
Wood
19Thc Wool Stripped Crazy Quilt From Pennsylvania
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19Thc Hand sewn crazy wool strip quilt.This was found in Pennsylvania.The condition is very good.
Category
Antique 1860s American Adirondack Quilts and Blankets
Materials
Wool
19th Century Weavers Stool in Natural Surface
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This fine antique weavers stool is in fine sturdy condition. It was found in New England.
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century American Adirondack Stools
Materials
Wood
"He Had Found His Quarry–Now the Question Was–What To Do" Western Illustration
By Frank Schoonover
Located in Fort Washington, PA
“The Gun-Runners” by Edwin Cole, published in The Youth’s Companion, May 6, 1926, pg. 343. Western illustration
Literature: Schoonover, Smith & Dean 1450
Artwork Dimensions: 17.5...
Category
1920s Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
19th Century Wool One Patch Crazy Quilt
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19th century wool one patch old suiting quilt in good condition. This was found in Lancaster
Category
20th Century American Adirondack Quilts and Blankets
Materials
Wool
Amish Sunshine and Shadow Crib Quilt
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This Amish sunshine and shadow crib quilt is in good condition. It was found in Western
Category
Late 20th Century American Adirondack Quilts and Blankets
Materials
Cotton
19Thc Blue & White Coverlet
Located in Los Angeles, CA
was found in Ohio.
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century American Adirondack Quilts and Blankets
Materials
Cotton
19Thc Indigo Blue Irish Chain Quilt on a Red Calico Ground
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This fine triple Irish chain quilt is 19thc and was found in Ohio. The condition is very good.
Category
Antique Late 19th Century American Adirondack Quilts
Materials
Cotton
Train Station Waiting Bench, Circa 1940
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Bench made of pine wood in the 1940s. This bench was found at a train station in Debrecen, Hungary.
Category
Vintage 1940s Hungarian Industrial Benches
Materials
Pine
Patriotic Hand Painted Slate Frame
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This amazing Folk Art hand made & painted slate frame was found in Pennsylvania. Has a wonderful
Category
Vintage 1920s American Adirondack More Folk Art
Materials
Slate
19Thc Folky Bentwood Side Chair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
was found in Pennsylvania
Category
Antique 1890s American Adirondack Chairs
Materials
Hickory
Mexican Hand Carved Wood Horse Head
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This hand carved horse head has a wonderful aged patina.This horse head was found in SantaFe but
Category
Vintage 1920s American Adirondack Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Antique Concrete Grecian Greek Key Urn + Pedestal
Located in Hollywood, FL
This Urn and pedestal was found at an Estate auction in Palm Beach Florida.
the Pedestal is marked
Category
Vintage 1960s American Classical Greek Planters and Jardinieres
Materials
Concrete
19th Century Brass Candlestick Holders
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of polished brass candlestick holders. This pair was found in New England and are in wonderful
Category
Antique Early 19th Century American American Colonial Candlesticks
Materials
Brass
Early 20th Century Leather Covered Stool
Located in Los Angeles, CA
found in New England.
Category
Early 20th Century American Adirondack Stools
Materials
Wood, Leather
Hand-Carved Indian Chief and Baby Wolf
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This folky hand-carved Indian and wolf was found in Arizona. Probably carved in the forties locally
Category
Mid-20th Century American Adirondack Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
19th Century Sponge Ware Squatty Pottery Pitcher
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19th century sponge ware fat and round milk or water pitcher. The condition is mint. This was found
Category
Antique Late 19th Century American Country Ceramics
Materials
Pottery
19Thc Original Red Painted Dough Bowl
Located in Los Angeles, CA
found in New England.
Category
Antique Late 19th Century American Adirondack Decorative Bowls
Materials
Wood
19thc Hay Fork from Pennsylvania
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This hand carved and crafted hay fork was found in Pennsylvania on a farm.The condition is very
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century American Country Antiquities
Materials
Hickory
Italian Art Deco Matricardi Ceramic Candle Holder, Italy 1920s
Located in Milan, IT
founded in 1923 and closed in 1934.
Category
Vintage 1920s Italian Art Deco Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
19thc Pennsylvania Nine Patch Postage Stamp Crib Quilt
Located in Los Angeles, CA
crib quilt was found in Pennsylvania.
Category
Antique Late 19th Century American Adirondack Quilts and Blankets
Materials
Linen, Cotton
19thc Hand Carved Dough Bowl
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This hand carved bowl was found in Canada and is in good condition with hand carved handles.Nice
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century American Adirondack Decorative Bowls
Materials
Wood
19Thc Original Oyster Painted Handled Basket
Located in Los Angeles, CA
condition.This basket was found in Pennsylvania.
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century American Adirondack Decorative Baskets
Materials
Hickory
Swedish Gustavian Sideboard
Located in Hollywood, FL
This Swedish Gustavian sideboard was found at an auction in Goteborg, Sweden. Its been restored and
Category
Vintage 1950s Swedish Gustavian Sideboards
Materials
Wood
Antique Quilt, 19thc Nine Patch Variation
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This fine calico nine patch quilt was found in Pennsylvania and is in good condition. The rust
Category
Antique 19th Century American Adirondack Quilts and Blankets
Materials
Cotton
19th Century Early Flying Geese Quilt
Located in Los Angeles, CA
found in Berks County, Pennsylvania.
Category
Antique 19th Century American Adirondack Quilts and Blankets
Materials
Cotton
19Thc High Back Windsor Arm Chair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
found in New England estate.
Category
Antique 19th Century American Adirondack Chairs
Materials
Wood
Sculptural Midcentury Italian Wood Fruit Bowl or Catch All by Anri, 1950s
By Anri Form
Located in San Diego, CA
founded in 1912 in the Dolomite Mountains of northern Italy.
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Wood
H 1.75 in W 27.25 in D 6 in
Sculptural Midcentury Italian Wood Centerpiece Bowl or Catch All by Anri, 1950s
Located in San Diego, CA
founded in 1912 in the Dolomite Mountains of northern Italy.
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Wood
H 1.75 in W 27.25 in D 6 in
Early 19Thc Patch Work Mounted Doll Quilt
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This fine patch work doll quilt is in fine condition and was found in New England.It is mounted and
Category
Antique 1820s American Adirondack Quilts and Blankets
Materials
Linen, Wood
19Thc Pennsylvania Chimney Sweep Quilt
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19thc Pennsylvania chimney sweep pattern quilt in red & green colors. This quilt was found in Berks
Category
Antique Late 19th Century American Adirondack Quilts and Blankets
Materials
Cotton
19thc Wool Log Cabin Quilt
Located in Los Angeles, CA
was found and made in Pennsylvania.
Category
Antique 19th Century American Adirondack Quilts and Blankets
Materials
Wool
19Thc Hand Carved Dough Bowl From New England
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This fine hand carved 19thc dough bowl was found in New England and is fine condition.Nice and
Category
Antique Late 19th Century American Adirondack Decorative Bowls
Materials
Wood
Monumental Texas Longhorn Mounted Bull
By Bud Jones Taxidermy
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This was found on a Ranch in Texas and is signed Bud Jones Taxidermy from Texas and dated 1969. The
Category
Late 20th Century American Adirondack Decorative Art
Materials
Cowhide
Francis I by Reed & Barton Sterling Silver Compote
Located in New York, NY
Originally Babbit & Crossman, Reed & Barton was founded in 1824 in Taunton, Massachusetts by Isaac
Category
20th Century American Decorative Bowls
Materials
Sterling Silver
19th Century Decorated Crock From Pennsylvania
Located in Los Angeles, CA
decorated all the way around. It was found in Pennsylvania.
Category
Antique 19th Century American Adirondack Ceramics
Materials
Pottery
Folky Iron Door Stop of Horse and Buggy
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Folky original black painted cast iron door stop. This guy was found in the midwest but I'm sure
Category
Early 20th Century American Adirondack More Folk Art
Materials
Iron
Mid Century Vase by Spara Germany
By Spara
Located in Waddinxveen, ZH
Beautiful a bit brutalist vase from Spara Germany.
Spara Schamotte was founded in 1947 and it was
Category
Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Ceramic
19thc Early Round Stool with Suede Seat
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This early 19thc round foot stool with suede / leather top was found in New England. This early
Category
Early 20th Century American Adirondack Stools
Materials
Leather, Wood
Large 20th Century Rustic Basket
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This large rustic basket was found in the mid west and is in fine condition. It is unfinished or
Category
Vintage 1930s American Adirondack Decorative Baskets
Materials
Wood
Large 19th Century Butter Bowl
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This very large butter bowl was found in New England. It has a burl look to it but it is pine. The
Category
Antique Late 19th Century American Country Decorative Bowls
Materials
Wood
Pink and Clear Crystal Votive Candle Holders by Villeroy & Boch
By Villeroy & Boch
Located in New York, NY
century. Villeroy & Boch was founded in France in 1748.
Category
2010s German More Lighting
Materials
Crystal
19th Century French Vendage Wine Tasting Table
Located in Charlottesville, VA
round wine table was found in the south of France. 28.5” h. x 45” diam.
Category
Antique 19th Century French Dessert Tables and Tilt-top Tables
Materials
Wood
19thc Wool & Velvet Log Cabin Quilt
Located in Los Angeles, CA
interesting corner blocks.This quilt was found in Lancaster County,Pennsylvania.
Category
Antique 1870s American Adirondack Quilts and Blankets
Materials
Wool, Cotton, Velvet
19thc Wool Log Cabin with Floral Embroidered Border
Located in Los Angeles, CA
and was found in Pennsylvania. The wonderful handwork is quite amazing and unusual.
Category
Antique 19th Century American Adirondack Quilts and Blankets
Materials
Wool
Rare Porcelain Serving Tray, Merklín Porcelain, 1914's.
Located in Praha, CZ
Porcelánka in Merklín in Karlovy Vary was founded in 1868
The tray is gilded on the edges and
Category
Vintage 1910s Czech Art Deco Porcelain
Materials
Ceramic
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