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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

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

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

I was lost but I'm found
I was lost but I'm found
H 39.38 in W 35.44 in D 0.99 in
"#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

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

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

Amish Sunshine and Shadow Crib Quilt
Amish Sunshine and Shadow Crib Quilt
H 30 in W 32 in D 0.25 in
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 Blue & White Coverlet
19Thc Blue & White Coverlet
H 84 in W 70 in D 0.1 in
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

Train Station Waiting Bench, Circa 1940
Train Station Waiting Bench, Circa 1940
H 33.86 in W 77.96 in D 18.12 in
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

Patriotic Hand Painted Slate Frame
Patriotic Hand Painted Slate Frame
H 7 in W 5.5 in D 4.5 in
19Thc Folky Bentwood Side Chair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
was found in Pennsylvania
Category

Antique 1890s American Adirondack Chairs

Materials

Hickory

19Thc Folky Bentwood Side Chair
19Thc Folky Bentwood Side Chair
H 33 in W 20 in D 16 in
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

Early 20th Century Leather Covered Stool
Early 20th Century Leather Covered Stool
H 18 in W 17.5 in D 15.5 in
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

19thc Hay Fork from Pennsylvania
19thc Hay Fork from Pennsylvania
H 70 in W 17 in D 8 in
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 Hand Carved Dough Bowl
19thc Hand Carved Dough Bowl
H 7.25 in W 27.5 in D 16.5 in
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

Swedish Gustavian Sideboard
Swedish Gustavian Sideboard
H 44 in W 40 in D 22 in
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

19th Century Early Flying Geese Quilt
19th Century Early Flying Geese Quilt
H 76 in W 86 in D 0.25 in
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

19Thc High Back Windsor  Arm Chair
19Thc High Back Windsor  Arm Chair
H 40 in W 24 in D 23 in
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

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

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 Wool Log Cabin Quilt
19thc Wool Log Cabin Quilt
H 66 in W 74 in D 0.15 in
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 & Velvet Log Cabin Quilt
19thc Wool & Velvet Log Cabin Quilt
H 76 in W 76 in D 0.5 in
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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