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This poster with a photo of the city Valletta (Malta) was produced by Europa et Schola Edition and used in schools for cultural education. Foto: Government Tourist Board, Malta; H...

Van Gogh: His Life and Works in 500 Images Book by Michael Howard and Vincent van Gogh. "Contains a detailed exploration of Van Gogh's life, including his background, early career,...

Metal school supply box sent by the South Africa Jewish Wars Appeal to the Wels displaced persons (DP) camp in Austria, 1947. Painted blue and white with th...

This is an original vintage photograph from Robert Kent Sharpe's (1930-2016) personal collection. This is a series of Mr. Sharpe's human observation and the interplay of art and peop...

Army Truck Lighter, Cigarette case & ashtray by Walter Baier Company. Beautiful large sized aluminum lighter by Baier in the shape of a jeep with a ...

This silver gelatin photograph was printed in New York City in the 1990s from the original negative. George Platt Lynes (1907 to 1955) was a legenda...

19th-Century Russian Orthodox Crucifixion Icon with Extensive Church Slavonic Inscriptions A deeply atmospheric and finely detailed 19th-century Russian Orthodox icon depicting the Crucifixion of Christ, executed in the traditional Byzantine manner with extensive Church Slavonic inscriptions and an unusually decorative turquoise and gilt border evocative of cloisonné enamelwork. The icon presents Christ crucified upon a dark wooden cross, flanked by the mourning figures of the Virgin Mary and Saint John the Theologian, all rendered with elongated proportions and solemn devotional expression characteristic of Russian icon painting of the period. The arched upper register bears the title “Распятие Господне” Translated: “The Crucifixion of the Lord.” The cross plaque is inscribed with “І.Н. Ц.І.” The Church Slavonic equivalent of INRI, translating to the following: “Jesus of Nazareth, King of the Jews.” Above Christ appears the sacred Christogram. “ІС ХС” Translated: “Jesus Christ.” Additional inscriptions include: “ЦРЬ СЛВЫ” Translated: “King of Glory.” and likely: “СЫН БОЖИЙ” Translated: “Son of God.” The Virgin is identified by the traditional Greek abbreviation "MR. ΘΥ.” Meaning: “Mother of God.” while Saint John is inscribed. “СТЫ ИОАНН БОГОСЛОВ” Translated: “Saint John the Theologian.” The richly ornamented border with geometric floral motifs provides exceptional decorative presence, uncommon among more austere provincial examples. The reverse retains an old typed collection or import label reading, “Russian Icon of the Crucifixion, 14 in. by 12 in., 19th Century," along with an apparent 1971 import or inventory date stamp, suggesting the work entered the United States through an early dealer, estate, or ecclesiastical collection. Presented on traditional joined wood panel construction with horizontal butons. Surface wear, craquelure, scattered paint losses, edge wear, and age-related abrasions are present throughout and should be viewed as consistent with the devotional use, age, and authenticity of the icon rather than defects. These surfaces contribute to the deeply timeworn spiritual character prized in antique Orthodox icons...

A super fun vintage framed life-size pin-up poster of a young Marilyn Monroe in a red and white striped bikini and showing her Classic shining smile.

Vogue Magazine Cover – March 1, 1917 – Illustration by Frank X. Leyendecker Elegant original Vogue magazine cover from March 1, 1917, featuring an exquisite illustration by Frank Xa...

Catalog accompanying an exhibition held at New York’s Marisa Del Rey Gallery from May-June 1988. Features both independent and collaborative work by the French artists Claude and Fra...

A rare and original poster from the James Bond 007 blockbuster, For Your Eyes Only. A 1981 British spy film directed by John Glen (in his feature directorial debut) and produced by Albert R. Broccoli. The film stars Roger Moore as the fictional MI6 agent James Bond, and co-stars Carole Bouquet, Chaim Topol, Lynn-Holly Johnson...

Urbino - Venice Italian Renaissance Ceramics, Feu et Talent This catalogue has been published on the occasion of Frieze Masters 2016 Regents Park, London From 6-9th of October 2016. The Maiolica of Renaissance Venice...