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Beatrice Wood Signed Midcentury California Studio Pottery Luster Glaze Vase
By Beatrice Wood
Located in Studio City, CA
A wonderful gem of a piece by famed American/California ceramicist Beatrice Wood featuring her
Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Ceramics

Materials

Earthenware

Beatrice Wood Signed Iridescent Luster Glaze California Studio Pottery Face Vase
By Beatrice Wood
Located in Studio City, CA
A wonderful gem of a piece by famed American/California ceramicist Beatrice Wood featuring her
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Ceramics

Materials

Earthenware

Beatrice Wood Signed Rare Mid-Century Luster Lava Glazed Minature Small Vase
By Beatrice Wood
Located in Studio City, CA
A wonderful, absolute gem of a piece by famed American California studio ceramist Beatrice Wood
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Ceramics

Materials

Earthenware

The Gem Tree, Original Contemporary Mixed Media Wood and Wire Sculpture
Located in Boston, MA
The Gem Tree, Original Contemporary Mixed Media Sculpture 26" x 31" x 19" (HxWxD) Wood, Wire
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Surrealist Sculptures

Materials

Wire

383 Hidden Gems l, Painting, Acrylic on Wood Panel
By Anne B Schwartz
Located in Yardley, PA
These paintings on cradled wood panels all have a spontaneous, uninhibited quality. There is plenty
Category

2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings

Materials

Acrylic

384 Hidden Gems ll, Painting, Acrylic on Wood Panel
By Anne B Schwartz
Located in Yardley, PA
These paintings on cradled wood panels all have a spontaneous, uninhibited quality. There is plenty
Category

2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings

Materials

Acrylic

Rossoprezioso Drop Chain Earrings in Lacquered and Enameled Wood + Quartz Gem
Located in Milano, MI
wood is a deep and shining green and the gem is an intense and bright orange. These earrings are
Category

2010s Italian Modern Drop Earrings

Materials

Quartz, Enamel

Rossoprezioso Drop Chain Earrings in Lacquered and Enameled Wood + Quartz Gem
Located in Milano, MI
wood is a deep and shining grey and the gem is an intense and bright green. These earring are designed
Category

2010s Italian Modern Drop Earrings

Materials

Quartz, Enamel

Rossoprezioso Drop Chain Earrings in Lacquered and Enameled Wood + Quartz Gem
Located in Milano, MI
wood is a dark and shining orange and the gem is an intense and bright blue-violet. These earring are
Category

2010s Italian Modern Drop Earrings

Materials

Quartz, Enamel

Rossoprezioso Drop Chain Earrings in Lacquered and Enameled Wood + Quartz Gem
Located in Milano, MI
wood is a deep and shining cyclamen pink and the gem is an intense and bright orange. These earring are
Category

2010s Italian Modern Drop Earrings

Materials

Quartz, Enamel

Rare Gem French Antique Louis XVI Mirror with Intricate Fronton Carving
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Rare form of a Louis XVI French mirror made of hand carved gold gilded wood with a fronton that
Category

Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Wall Mirrors

Materials

Mirror, Giltwood

Mughal Gem-Set Jade-Hilted Dagger & Scabbard
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Mughal gem-set jade-hilted dagger adorned with wood engravings and accompanied by a resplendent red
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Indian Arms, Armor and Weapons

Materials

Jade, Metal

17th Century Italian Painting of Mary and Jesus with a Gold Leaf Pediment & Gems
By Interi
Located in Dublin, Dalkey
work done by an unknown artist. The precious gems perfectly match the colors of the painting. The
Category

Antique 17th Century Italian Rococo Wall-mounted Sculptures

Materials

Rock Crystal, Gold Leaf

Square Polished Brass Box with Wood Lining
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A square brass box with a slightly raised top. The piece is lined with wood and green for office
Category

20th Century Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes

Materials

Brass

Square Polished Brass Box with Wood Lining
Square Polished Brass Box with Wood Lining
H 1.25 in W 3.88 in D 3.88 in
Modern Hollywood Regency Gem-Set Console Table
Located in New York, NY
set with rhinestones, set on black-painted and silvered wood cabriole legs, unmarked. 42.5" H x 48
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Hollywood Regency Console Tables

Materials

Wood, Lacquer

Customizable La Manufacture-Paris Gem Table by Sebastian Herkner
By Sebastian Herkner
Located in New York, NY
Gem Table Design by Sebastian Herkner The Gem table boasts an interactive design. Its configuration
Category

2010s Italian Tables

Materials

Wood, Paint

Sterling, Bone, & Semi-Precious Gems Figure of 'St. George & Dragon'
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Sterling, Bone, & Semi-Precious Gems Figure of 'St. George & Dragon' Germany, Early 20th Century
Category

20th Century German Renaissance Sterling Silver

Materials

Multi-gemstone, Sterling Silver

20th Century European Vintage Gem Collection of Hundred Fourteen Plaster Casts
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A vintage European gem collection of one hundred fourteen plaster casts, in good condition. Each of
Category

Early 20th Century European Art Deco Decorative Art

Materials

Plaster, Wood

Carved Bench in Solid Wood with Storing Space, France, 19th Century
Located in Antwerp, BE
either Haute-Savoie, Breton, or Auvergnat regions. The rich patina adorning the monoxylite wood is a
Category

Antique 19th Century French Rustic Benches

Materials

Wood

'Écritoire', a Gem-Like Desk Bridging Design and the Decorative Arts
By Charles Kalpakian
Located in Paris, FR
‘Écritoire’ Desk (Lacquered) by French Lebanese Charles Kalpakian is a true gem, resounding in its
Category

2010s French Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

Opal Gold Ring Polychrome Gem Natural Harlequin Opal Unisex
Located in Berlin, DE
18K yellow gold ring with doublet of a natural black opal on a petrified wood base opal origin
Category

2010s French Art Nouveau Engagement Rings

Materials

Opal, Black Opal, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Pair of IndoPortuguese 1700´s capitals of wood carved angels with Cornucopias
Located in BILBAO, ES
Pair of sculptures made of carved and polychrome wood, representing two angels holding cornucopias
Category

Antique 18th Century Portuguese Wall-mounted Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Oak Wood Armoire Cabinet
By Ros Italia
Located in Milan, IT
A cabinetmaking gem made to witness precious family moments for many years to come, this cabinet
Category

2010s Italian Cabinets

Materials

Wood

Oak Wood Armoire Cabinet
Oak Wood Armoire Cabinet
H 114.18 in W 48.82 in D 18.12 in
Italian Mid-Century Secretary Palisander Wood with Inlays by Paolo Buffa 1940s
Located in Salzburg, AT
Exceptional secretary by Paolo Buffa from the late 1940s in Italy. The object is a real gem due to
Category

Vintage 1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Secretaires

Materials

Burl, Bog Wood, Oak, Maple, Boxwood, Birch, Glass, Palisander

"Morpho II" Multicolor Butterflies on Gold Background Oil on Wood with Scoring
By Hunt Slonem
Located in New York, NY
over 8 historic properties in the US, realizing too many of the country’s architectural gems have
Category

2010s Neo-Expressionist Animal Paintings

Materials

Oil, Wood Panel

18kt & Sterling Shield Ring with Opalised Fossil Wood by Cynthia Scott
By Cynthia Scott
Located in Logan, UT
one-of-a-kind gem specifically chosen for its beauty and boldness. -Opalized Fossil Wood (Indonesia
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Opal, 18k Gold, Sterling Silver, Gold, Yellow Gold

"Me" Black Bunny on Silver Background with Red Accents Oil Painting on Wood
By Hunt Slonem
Located in New York, NY
wood frame ready to be displayed with hanging wire on verso. Art measures 10 x 8 inches Frame measures
Category

2010s Neo-Expressionist Animal Paintings

Materials

Oil, Wood Panel

"4 Play More" Black Bunnies on Gold Background with Pink Accents Oil on Wood
By Hunt Slonem
Located in New York, NY
of the country’s architectural gems have fallen into disrepair, bringing them back to their original
Category

2010s Neo-Expressionist Animal Paintings

Materials

Wood, Oil

Spanish Folk Art Mirror with Mosaic Carved Gilt Wood Frame, c. 1930's
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
gilt wood. This unique frame also features a series of mosaic mirrored insets and a hand-painted
Category

Vintage 1930s Spanish Spanish Colonial Wall Mirrors

Materials

Gesso, Paint, Giltwood, Wood, Glass

Japanese Wood figure of Jizo
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Japanese Wood figure of Jizo, Edo period, circa 1800. Japanese mingei-style wood figural carving of
Category

Antique Early 1800s Japanese Edo Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Japanese Wood figure of Jizo
Japanese Wood figure of Jizo
H 14.38 in W 3.5 in D 3.25 in
French 1960s Enamel and Gem-set Sea Unicorn Brooch, Jean Thierry Bondt
Located in New York, NY
, feathers, flowers, and butterflies, as well as abstract designs in wood and unusual materials from the
Category

Mid-20th Century French Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, Pearl, Ruby, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gol...

Rustic Reclaimed Wood Accent Table
Located in Westwood, NJ
Meticulously handcrafted, this gem showcases the allure of reclaimed pine wood. Each table is a
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Asian Rustic End Tables

Materials

Wood

Rustic Reclaimed Wood Accent Table
Rustic Reclaimed Wood Accent Table
H 24 in W 20 in D 20 in
Silvia Furmanovich Dangle Drop Earrings 18Kt Gold 18.61 Ctw In Diamonds & Gems
By Silvia Furmanovich
Located in Miami, FL
elements carved from natural ebony wood and a great selection of natural earth mined gemstones. They are
Category

1990s Brazilian Modernist Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Opal, Topaz, Blue Topaz, Fire Opal, Gold, 18k Go...

Doublet Opal Gold Ring Polychrome Gem Natural Harlequin Opal Polar Lights Unisex
Located in Berlin, DE
18K yellow gold ring with doublet of a natural black opal on a petrified wood base opal origin
Category

2010s French Art Deco Fashion Rings

Materials

Opal, Black Opal, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Two-Tier Cane and Scorched Bamboo Tiger Wood Side Table with Storage Top
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
a touch of history. The condition of this gem is consistent with its age and use. The top shows a
Category

Antique 19th Century American British Colonial End Tables

Materials

Metal

An 18K Gold and Gem Set Bust of a King, by George Weil London
By George Weil
Located in New York, NY
An 18K Gold and Gem Set Bust of a King, by George Weil London, circa 1970 This magnificent 18K
Category

20th Century British Figurines and Sculptures

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Lapis Lazuli, Pearl, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold

An 18K Gold and Gem Set Bust of a King, by George Weil London
Located in New York, NY
An 18K Gold and Gem Set Bust of a King, by George Weil London, circa 1970 This magnificent 18K
Category

20th Century British Collectible Jewelry

Materials

Lapis Lazuli, Gold

Vintage Boho Hand Carved Burmese Wood Sofa
Located in west palm beach, FL
An extraordinary vintage Boho wood sofa. A hand carved Burmese gem with the more intricate carved
Category

Late 20th Century Burmese Chinoiserie Sofas

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Antique Hand Carved Oak Wood Wall Coat Rack with Deer Head Sculptures circa 1890
Located in Lisse, NL
price. Also, because our price for this hand carved gem includes perfect packing and even worldwide
Category

Antique Late 19th Century European Arts and Crafts Coat Racks and Stands

Materials

Brass, Metal

Live Edge Solid Elm Wood Coffee Table 1950s
By George Nakashima
Located in Tilburg, NL
Live Edge Solid Elm Wood Coffee Table 1950s A true gem this is, this live edge coffee table. Made
Category

Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Wood

Live Edge Solid Elm Wood Coffee Table 1950s
Live Edge Solid Elm Wood Coffee Table 1950s
H 17.72 in W 54.34 in D 21.26 in
Kauri Sculpture in Solid Ancient Kauri Wood
Located in Kumeu, NZ
of around 40 feet, and a total height of nearly 200 feet. Ancient Kauri wood is the oldest workable
Category

21st Century and Contemporary New Zealand Dining Room Tables

Materials

Iron

Kauri Sculpture in Solid Ancient Kauri Wood
Kauri Sculpture in Solid Ancient Kauri Wood
H 66.93 in W 70.87 in D 59.06 in
Antique Chinese Export Silver and Cherry Wood Vases
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
" Total weight: 4.1 troy ounces /127 g (excluding wood bases) Maker: Gem Wo Date: Circa 1855 Origin
Category

Antique 1850s Chinese Chinese Export Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Antique Afro Caribbean Wood Carving Male Ancestral Figure
Located in Rochester, NY
Exceptionally beautiful museum quality wood carving of a male ancestral type figure with perfectly
Category

Mid-20th Century Unknown Tribal Tribal Art

Materials

Wood

Vintage American Vase in Various Wood Essences
Located in Milano, IT
This exquisite American decorative vase, skillfully crafted in the 1950s, is a true gem that will
Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Wood

Blue Opal Petrified Wood Earrings
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
These spectacular earrings feature large and luscious teardrops of Petrified Wood with Blue Opal
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Drop Earrings

Materials

18k Gold

Blue Opal Petrified Wood Earrings
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
These extraordinary earrings feature large and luscious teardrops of Petrified Wood with Blue Opal
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Drop Earrings

Materials

18k Gold

Lolo by Design VA . Xoloitzcuintle Wood Sculpture
Located in Brooklyn, NY
. Therefore, like many historical artists, we decided to continue celebrating this living archaeological gem
Category

2010s Mexican Minimalist Animal Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Franz Hagenauer, Violinist Sculpture, 1920s, Silvered Bronze & Wood
By Werkstätte Hagenauer Wien
Located in BARCELONA, ES
touch of opulence, while the wood infuses warmth and organic charm. This sculptural gem, a testament to
Category

Vintage 1920s Austrian Art Deco Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Lola by Design VA . Xoloitzcuintle Wood Sculpture
Located in Brooklyn, NY
. Therefore, like many historical artists, we decided to continue celebrating this living archaeological gem
Category

2010s Mexican Minimalist Animal Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Italian Coffee Tables in Wood and Blue Glass
By Cassina, Gianfranco Frattini
Located in Milano, IT
gems that represent an authentic window into Italian history and beauty. These tables are the result
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Modern Sofa Tables

Materials

Glass, Wood

Kauri Coffee Table in Solid Ancient Kauri Wood
Located in Kumeu, NZ
of around 40 feet, and a total height of nearly 200 feet. Ancient Kauri wood is the oldest workable
Category

21st Century and Contemporary New Zealand Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Iron

Small Olive Wood Domino Set by Marcela Cure
Located in Geneve, CH
gems that are a feast for the eyes and intriguing to play. All of the pieces are handcrafted in wood
Category

2010s Colombian Post-Modern Games

Materials

Malachite

Small Olive Wood Domino Set by Marcela Cure
Small Olive Wood Domino Set by Marcela Cure
H 1.97 in W 9.45 in D 3.55 in
Small Olive Wood Dice Set by Marcela Cure
Located in Geneve, CH
Small Olive Wood Dice Set by Marcela Cure Dimensions: W 19 x D 19 x H 7 cm Materials: Olive Wood
Category

2010s Colombian Post-Modern Games

Materials

Malachite

Small Olive Wood Dice Set by Marcela Cure
Small Olive Wood Dice Set by Marcela Cure
H 2.76 in W 7.49 in D 7.49 in
Large Pui Wood Domino Set by Marcela Cure
Located in Geneve, CH
Large Pui wood domino set by Marcela Cure Dimensions: W 17 x D 24 x H 15 cm Materials: olive wood
Category

2010s Colombian Post-Modern Games

Materials

Malachite

Large Pui Wood Domino Set by Marcela Cure
Large Pui Wood Domino Set by Marcela Cure
H 5.91 in W 6.7 in D 9.45 in
Console in 1, 200 Year-Old Bog Oak Wood
By Thomas Newman, Vladimir Krasnogorov
Located in Hoboken, NJ
remarkable gifts. Carbon dated 1200 years old, the wood is an irreplaceable gem given a new life as an object
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

Materials

Bog Wood

Trianon Wood Pearl and Emerald Earrings
By Trianon
Located in Atlanta, GA
Trianon offers what has become iconic designs featuring natural shells, rare wood and gem stones to
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Emerald, Pearl, 14k Gold

Kauri Dining Table in Solid Ancient Kauri Wood
Located in Kumeu, NZ
40 feet, and a total height of nearly 200 feet. Ancient Kauri wood is the oldest workable wood
Category

21st Century and Contemporary New Zealand Dining Room Tables

Materials

Iron

Kauri Coffee Table in Solid Ancient Kauri Wood
Located in Kumeu, NZ
Modern Kauri dining table made from solid Ancient Swamp Kauri wood. A live edge Kauri dining
Category

21st Century and Contemporary New Zealand Dining Room Tables

Materials

Iron

Kauri Dining Table in Solid Ancient Kauri Wood
Located in Kumeu, NZ
40 feet, and a total height of nearly 200 feet. Ancient Kauri wood is the oldest workable wood
Category

21st Century and Contemporary New Zealand Dining Room Tables

Materials

Iron

Kauri Dining Table in Solid Ancient Kauri Wood
Kauri Dining Table in Solid Ancient Kauri Wood
H 31.5 in W 98.43 in D 66.93 in
Small Olive Wood and Malachite 9 piece Dice Set
Located in Barranquilla, CO
Our small dice set is composed of 9 (6cms) olive wood dice with malachite inlays. Acrylic tray
Category

2010s Colombian Other Games

Materials

Malachite

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Questions About Wood With Gems
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    The rarest gem is painite. Since its discovery in 1951, there have only been two specimens known to exist.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Yes, the cobalt spinel gem is extremely rare and is one of the most desirable gems in the industry. It is found in a single mine in Vietnam and is one of the few gems that occur naturally. Shop a collection of expertly vetted gems from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Yes, natural star sapphires are real gems. The star-like reflective effect comes from inclusions present in the gemstones. Keep in mind that some jewelry features man-made star sapphires rather than natural stones, making it important that you purchase from reputable jewelers or online platforms. On 1stDibs, shop a variety of expertly vetted star sapphire gemstone jewelry.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021
    A burl in wood is a growth on a tree formed from bud tissue that has not sprouted. The burl forms large, knobby-looking growths on the base and trunk of the tree. Every piece of burl wood is unique, which is one reason they are considered rare and valuable. They come in a variety of sizes and have varying wood textures and colors. Find a collection of antique and vintage burl wood furniture on 1stDibs today.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Yes, you can in fact bleach wood. To start your bleach DIY project, add bleach to a rag and wipe the wood gently. Dry and repeat until you reach your desired effect. Save the hassle and shop a selection of antique bleached wood furniture from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Treen wood is a term that refers to various types of hardwood used to produce treen. The term “treen” means a small household or decorative object typically carved out of one piece of wood. Shop a selection of treen decorative objects on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    Burled wood is wood with a unique grain characteristic that results from harvesting a tree that has a burl. A burl is a tree growth often caused by injury, fungus, virus, or insects. The stress from the growth causes pressure on the wood and creates intense grain patterns.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    Cerused wood draws the detail from the grain of wood so that it really highlights the character. Also called limed finish, cerusing gets its name from the skin cream that was used to preserve wood.
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019

    Balsa is the lightest wood.

  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 5, 2021
    A wood horse is a toy horse made of wood. But it has different meanings across cultures. In Chinese culture, a wooden horse is a symbol of freedom and passion. Find a range of antique and vintage wooden toys on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    I literally cannot find one thing on this.
    Norwegian wood according to the Beatles song Norwegian wood is pine. Paul McCartney explained that the term "Norwegian Wood" was a sarcastic reference to the cheap pine wall panelling then in vogue in London.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 16, 2024
    Wood is made up of five key chemical substances. These are cellulose, hemicellulose, lignin, ash-forming minerals and extractive chemicals, which are by-products given off by trees as they grow. Although their chemical compositions consist of the same things, different species of wood have varying colors and grain patterns. Shop a wide range of wood furniture on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    No, cinnabar is a sulfide mineral ore that was used to make red pigment for thousands of years. It also refers to the color most associated with the ore. Shop a collection of antique cinnabar wares from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Yes, coromandel is a type of wood. Most of the wood comes from Sri Lanka and India and you can easily recognize it by its dark brown and black striped appearance. On 1stDibs, you can find a collection of coromandel furniture.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Yes, teak is a wood. It is a close-grained hardwood and one of the strongest and most durable timbers, very resistant to the elements, including water. This is the reason teak is a desirable wood for furniture, especially outdoor pieces. It’s also often used for building boats and exterior construction projects. Shop a collection of teak furniture from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    The most expensive wood in the world is agarwood. This dark resinous wood is used in incense, perfume, and to make small carvings.In 2010, this wood sold for as high as $100,000/kg.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    The most exotic wood is cocobolo. Cocobolo is found in the Central American highlands and is known for its dark, textured grain. This wood can be seen in a range of different colors such as yellow to purple.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021
    A wood beam is a block of solid or engineered wood that is used to bear heavy loads. A wood beam is critical to the structure of a house.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2024
    The term MCM wood typically refers to wood furniture produced in the mid-century modern or MCM style. These pieces usually date back to the postwar years and tend to feature simple, clean lines. Teak, rosewood and oak were some of the most popular types of wood used in furniture design during the period. Find a selection of mid-century modern furniture on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2024
    Grant Wood is from Iowa. The American artist was born in Anamosa, Iowa, in 1891 and grew up in nearby Cedar Rapids. Unlike other American regionalist painters like John Steuart Curry and Thomas Hart Benton, Wood never moved East but remained in the Middle West, where he found inspiration for his paintings of prosperous farms and people reflecting idealized American values. He died in Iowa City, Iowa, in 1942, at the age of 51. Find an extraordinary collection of art for sale on 1stDibs.