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 by J.R. - Mid-Century Modern Porcelain

$75

50th Anniversary Cigar Ashtray by J.R. - Mid-Century Modern Porcelain

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

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Porcelain

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

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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

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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

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

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Brass

A Stunning 20th Century Ashtray By Hermès, France

$820 / item

H 1.58 in W 7.88 in D 6.5 in

A Stunning 20th Century Ashtray By Hermès, France

By Hermès

Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent

A ceramic ashtray by Hermes, made in France in the latter half of the 20th century. These ashtrays have always been very collectable with the vintage models in particular. This one h...

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20th Century French Other J.R. Furniture

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Ceramic

Vintage Cut Glass Ashtray, Diamond Shape, Clear Crystal, Mid Century Modern

$181Sale Price|20% Off

H 2.37 in Dm 6.7 in

Vintage Cut Glass Ashtray, Diamond Shape, Clear Crystal, Mid Century Modern

Located in Milano, IT

Vintage diamond-shaped cut crystal ashtray, made in clear glass and possibly of French origin. Has two grooves to put down cigarettes if it's used as an ashtray. Preserved in very go...

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

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Crystal

Vintage Mid Century Modern Small Round Onyx Stone Ashtray

$89Sale Price|61% Off

H 0.75 in Dm 3.25 in

Vintage Mid Century Modern Small Round Onyx Stone Ashtray

Located in Amityville, NY

Vintage mid century modern small round ashtray made from a beautifully layered and striated piece of onyx stone in shades of brown, tan and beige. An amazing piece of stone that show...

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

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Onyx

Mid-Century Modern Bakelite Ashtray by Enzo Mari for Danese

$388

H 2.37 in Dm 4.73 in

Mid-Century Modern Bakelite Ashtray by Enzo Mari for Danese

By Enzo Mari

Located in Weesp, NL

Enzo Mari bakelite Mid-Century Modern ashtray for Danese. This rare piece is New Old stock and both the ashtray and it's box are in perfect condition.

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

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

Tiffany & Co. Modernist Sterling Silver Cigar / Cigarette Ashtray

$1,500

H 0.88 in W 5 in D 6.25 in

Tiffany & Co. Modernist Sterling Silver Cigar / Cigarette Ashtray

By Tiffany & Co.

Located in Philadelphia, PA

A fine signed Machine Age silver ashtray. By Tiffany & Co. In sterling silver. In a circular form with a pair of wide cigar or cigarette rests to either side and a recessed basin...

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

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Sterling Silver

Mid-Century Modern Onyx Smoking Set with Lighter & Ashtray, Italy

$288Sale Price / set|20% Off

H 4.72 in W 2.36 in D 2.36 in

Mid-Century Modern Onyx Smoking Set with Lighter & Ashtray, Italy

Located in Milano, IT

1960s Gorgeous smoking set in onyx. The table lighter works perfectly. Made in Italy. The items are in excellent condition. Dimension: Table Lighter diameter 2,36" x 4,72" H inches d...

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

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Onyx

Signed Mid-Century Modern Biomorphic Shaped Ceramic Ashtray with Swirled Glaze

$499

H 2.75 in W 9 in D 5.5 in

Signed Mid-Century Modern Biomorphic Shaped Ceramic Ashtray with Swirled Glaze

Located in Hamilton, Ontario

This hand-crafted ceramic ashtray is signed with an illegible signature, but presumed to have originated from the United States, possibly California, and dating to approximately 1965...

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

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Ceramic

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