J.R. Furniture

French, b. 1983

Who could have ever imagined that photography could be installed into streets? Well street artist JR did just the unimaginable by combining the two. Born in France on February 22, 1983, JR was just another average teenager with a passion for graffiti. He lived graffiti and truly enjoyed the movement. His graffiti moniker was Face 3. However, it was not until he found a camera on the subway that his perception on street art change. This allowed him to track the individuals who communicate messages via walls and street art. He quickly began to track people in the forbidden undergrounds and roofs of Paris, France. In 2004, street artist JR photographed the riots that broke out in the banlieues and created his first major project by pasting up large prints of their faces around the city. JR owns the biggest art gallery in the world. He exhibits freely in the streets of the world and has always allowed the public to assist with his street artwork. He prefers to catch the attention of people who are not a part of the typical museum visitors. His work mixes Art and Act, talks about commitment, freedom, identity, and limit. JR street art Currently, his most common method to create street art is through the use of wheat pasting and gigantic mono photographs. He often gets his subject models faces with a 28mm wide-angle lens which result in portraits that unguarded, funny, soulful, real, and that capture the spirits of individuals who normally go unseen. His work of art brings forward common everyday materials to the light. These blown-up images are then pasted on urban surfaces such as the sides of buildings, bridges, rooftops, and even trains. Not only do they confront the public audience, but they also help engage audiences where they least expect it. Often introducing those who are unfortunate in the world to the remaining population in the world. In 2006, street artist JR achieved Portrait of a Generation, in the bourgeois districts of Paris. This illegal project became official when the Paris City Hall wrapped its building with JR’s photos. In 2007, he managed to defy expert’s predictions of failure and created the largest illegal exhibition ever. His street artwork was placed as huge portraits of Israelis and Palestinians face to face in a variety of Palestinian and Israeli cities. Not only that but he bravely engaged in illegal activity by bypassing authorities and securities on both sides of the separation wall in this location. This exhibition was widely known as Face 2 Face. Over the years JR has constantly engaged his street artwork audience and has presented numerous exhibitions and projects to include, Women are Heroes, The Wrinkles of the City, and InsideOut. His work has touched thousands of city inhabitants and often displaying culture, history, and memory for a particular location. His work can be found worldwide, and he has touched cities such as Cartagena, Shanghai, and Los Angeles.

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50th Anniversary Cigar Ashtray

$75

50th Anniversary Cigar Ashtray

By J.R.

Located in Charleston, SC

This Cigar Ashtray is a must-have for any collector or enthusiast. It is preowned and in excellent condition, no chips, cracks or smudges. I don’t think it has ever been used. With i...

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2010s American Mid-Century Modern J.R. Furniture

Materials

Porcelain

Pablo Picasso: A Retrospective, MoMA 50th Anniversary Exhibition, 1980

$350

H 1.25 in W 9 in D 11 in

Pablo Picasso: A Retrospective, MoMA 50th Anniversary Exhibition, 1980

By Pablo Picasso

Located in New York, NY

In celebration of its 50th Anniversary, The Museum of Modern Art presented the most comprehensive exhibition of Picasso's art ever shown in the United States. PABLO PICASSO: A RETROS...

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20th Century American Modern J.R. Furniture

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Paper

1960s Alvino Bagni Sea Garden Glazed Italian Stoneware Cigar Ashtray by Raymor

$395

H 2.63 in Dm 7 in

1960s Alvino Bagni Sea Garden Glazed Italian Stoneware Cigar Ashtray by Raymor

By Alvino Bagni

Located in Hyattsville, MD

Heavy swirling colorful glaze, with lava and glaze pops. Super fun form, with a retro futuristic or brutalist design. Stamped ITALY in the bottom rim. About 7 inches in diameter.

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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage J.R. Furniture

Materials

Ceramic

Large Vintage Porcelain Cigar Ashtray, Yellow & Black Check, 1980s

$95

H 1.5 in W 7.5 in D 7.5 in

Large Vintage Porcelain Cigar Ashtray, Yellow & Black Check, 1980s

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

Large vintage square ceramic porcelain cigar ashtray. Large collectible cigar ashtray in yellow and black and white check with gilt borders that break at cigar rests at either side. Gold lettering in the center reads “Cigar”. and there is a knight on horse...

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Late 20th Century Post-Modern J.R. Furniture

Materials

Porcelain

Rare 1979 Donovan Leisure NYC Cia Law Firm 50th Anniversary Brass Paperweight

$4,400Sale Price / item|20% Off

H 3 in W 3 in D 3 in

Rare 1979 Donovan Leisure NYC Cia Law Firm 50th Anniversary Brass Paperweight

Located in Hyattsville, MD

Extremely rare New York City historical relic. A fiftieth anniversary brass cubic monolith commemorative desk sculpture. Issued to monogram; AWS. Approx. 45-60 members of firm a that time, only a handful were issued this paperweight in solid Brass weighing 8 lbs. 4.2 oz. Donovan, Leisure, Newton & Irvine was an American white-shoe law firm, located in New York. It was founded in 1929 by General William "Wild Bill...

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1970s American Post-Modern Vintage J.R. Furniture

Materials

Brass

Late 19th Century Guillotine Cigar Cutter

$2,200

H 16 in W 9.5 in D 6.3 in

Late 19th Century Guillotine Cigar Cutter

Located in New York, NY

Late 19th-century French guillotine-style cigar cutter crafted in mahogany with brass and steel fittings. This functional tabletop cutter features a vertical blade mechanism weighted...

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Late 19th Century French Belle Époque Antique J.R. Furniture

Materials

Metal

Leather Cigar Case

$275

H 8 in W 2.5 in D 0.75 in

Leather Cigar Case

Located in Los Angeles, CA

A leather cigar holder. The piece is all leather and ribbed to hold three cigars. The case pulls apart and back together to add and remove cig...

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20th Century Mid-Century Modern J.R. Furniture

Materials

Leather

Mid-Century Modern Murano Seguso Styled Amethyst Art Glass Cigar Ashtray

$899

H 4 in W 10 in D 9.75 in

Mid-Century Modern Murano Seguso Styled Amethyst Art Glass Cigar Ashtray

By Angelo Seguso

Located in Hamilton, Ontario

This Mid-Century Modern unique art glass cigar ashtray is unsigned, but presumed to have been made in Murano Italy in circa 1965 in the style of Angelo Seguso. The body of the ashtra...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern J.R. Furniture

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Art Glass

Beautiful large Ceramic Cigar Ashtray Catchall Bertoncello, Italy, 1960s Vintage

$320

H 4 in W 15.63 in D 7.5 in

Beautiful large Ceramic Cigar Ashtray Catchall Bertoncello, Italy, 1960s Vintage

By Bertoncello

Located in Nuernberg, DE

An amazing ceramic Mid-Century Modern ashtray or catchall, made in Italy, circa 1960s. This is a beautiful mid-century item. It is in very good condition with no chips, cracks, or f...

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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage J.R. Furniture

Materials

Ceramic

Paul Evans Patchwork Copper Large and Small Humidors w Cigar Ashtray, c 1970s

$8,500 / set

H 3.75 in W 10 in D 10 in

Paul Evans Patchwork Copper Large and Small Humidors w Cigar Ashtray, c 1970s

By C.C., Paul Evans, Directional

Located in Los Angeles, CA

A fantastic set of Paul Evans 'Patchwork Copper' smoking accessories, manufactured by C.C. Design Inc and retailed by Directional in the 1970s, with beautiful light patina and age, p...

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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage J.R. Furniture

Materials

Bronze, Copper, Pewter

Vintage Mid-Century Ruby Red Glass Cigar Ashtray by Viking, USA, 1960s

$195

H 2.25 in Dm 6.5 in

Vintage Mid-Century Ruby Red Glass Cigar Ashtray by Viking, USA, 1960s

By Viking Glass Company

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

Vintage mid-century large round glass ruby red cigar ashtray Mid-Century Modern glass ashtray circa 1960's – 1970's USA. Hand-made by Viking Art Glass...

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Mid-20th Century American Post-Modern J.R. Furniture

Materials

Art Glass

Hermes Cigars Ashtray / Vide de Poche / Keys Plate. France 1970´s

$1,999

H 2.5 in Dm 24.5 in

Hermes Cigars Ashtray / Vide de Poche / Keys Plate. France 1970´s

By Hermès

Located in Buenos Aires, Olivos

Hermes Cigars Ashtray / Vide de Poche / Keys Plate. France 1970´s. This Hermès metallic dish with the raised “H” emblem absolutely reads as an ashtray, V...

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Late 20th Century French Modern J.R. Furniture

Materials

Brass, Iron

1950s Italian Art Deco Murano Glass Deep Blue Lapis Lazuli Stone Cigar Ashtray

$750

H 1.75 in Dm 4.5 in

1950s Italian Art Deco Murano Glass Deep Blue Lapis Lazuli Stone Cigar Ashtray

By Daum, Fontana Arte, Bitossi

Located in Miami, FL

Art Deco Fontana Arte Style Murano Art Glass and deep-blue Lapis Lazuli Stone Cigar Ashtray. Features a clear round blown Murano Art Glass Ash Collector insert, a Lapis Lazuli Stone ...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Art Deco J.R. Furniture

Materials

Lapis Lazuli, Silver Plate

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