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Creator: Unknown
Top Quality French Art Deco Wrought Iron Beveled Wall Mirror w. Hand Forged Rose
Located in Lisse, NL
Rare and stunning Art Deco mirror with a handforged Rose flower and leafs. This handcrafted antique mirror is another great example of the quality and decorative beauty that Europea...
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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Unknown Decorative Art

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Wrought Iron

Italian Oil on Canvas by M Zampella, "Cows by Stream", Early 20th Century
Located in Savannah, GA
Early 20th century Italian oil on canvas by M Zampella, "Cows by Stream", gilded frame, signed: lower right, M. Zampella.  
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Early 20th Century Italian Unknown Decorative Art

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Canvas

Musical Automaton Picture Clock by Xavier Tharin, c. 1860
Located in Madrid, ES
Musical automaton picture clock by Xavier Tharin, c. 1860 Paris, hand-colored lithographed scene depicting a Mediterranean harbor scene with abbey, ...
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19th Century French Baroque Antique Unknown Decorative Art

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Paint

6 Ropes by Alejandra Artizabal
Located in Geneve, CH
6 Ropes by Alejandra Artizabal Dimensions: 156 cm x 200 cm Materials: Fique - Furcraea andina .The plant is transformed manually into textiles and ropes and used in various applic...
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2010s Colombian Modern Unknown Decorative Art

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Other

Wall Rationalist Wooden Decoration, circa 1960
Located in Barcelona, ES
Wall Rationalist Wooden Decoration. Manufactured in France, circa 1960. In original condition with minor wear consistent of age and use, preserving a beautiful patina. Mater...
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1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Unknown Decorative Art

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Wood

Diaz Costa Ceramic Hand Painted Artwork, circa 1960
Located in Barcelona, ES
Ceramic hand painted artwork of a bird, designed by Catalan artist Diaz Costa, circa 1960. Framed. Signed. In original condition, with minor wear consistent of age and use, preservi...
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1960s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Unknown Decorative Art

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Ceramic

Oil on Canvas Floral Rose Painting Green Background Orange Roses Giltwood Frame
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
Beautiful floral painting depicting amber roses and verdigris background. Canvas stretched on a giltwood hand-carved frame. Back affixed with a hanging wire. Perfect for a gallery wa...
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20th Century American American Classical Unknown Decorative Art

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Canvas, Giltwood, Paint

Hand Painted Ceramic Decorative Moorish Plate 1950s
By Iznik Pottery
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Vintage polychrome hand painted and handcrafted ceramic wall decorative plate with polychrome Ottoman floral design. This is an intricately, hand painted Moorish plate that was made in Turkey. Turkey is famous for its kiln products, such as tiles and pottery, which are glazed and multicolored. It has a beautifully hand painted geometrical Moorish design in burgundy, yellow, turquoise, light and dark blue. An Islamic ceramic...
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Mid-20th Century Turkish Moorish Unknown Decorative Art

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Ceramic

Original Antique Print of The Royal Golden Barge, Myanmar. C.1800
Located in St Annes, Lancashire
Wonderful print of the Royal Golden Barge Copper-plate engraving Published C.1800 Unframed.     
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Early 1800s English Chinoiserie Antique Unknown Decorative Art

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Paper

Beautiful Black Forest Frame Antique Folk Art with Jesus Child Picture, 1890s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A lovely picture frame made of hand carved wood, made in Germany with a picture of Jesus and a Child. Found at an estate sale in Nuremberg, Germany. It is not marked. A nice addition...
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1890s German Folk Art Antique Unknown Decorative Art

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Glass, Wood

Ceramic Fruit Plate, circa 1950
Located in Barcelona, ES
Manufactured France, circa 1950. Materials: Ceramic Dimensions: Diam. 23,5 cm x H 2,8 cm The artwork is in its original condition, showing minor signs of wear consistent with its...
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1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Unknown Decorative Art

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Ceramic

Beautiful Pair of Antique Posters of 19th Century Architectural Engravings
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Handsome pair of antique posters of 19th Century French architectural engravings, circa 1930. Wonderful color, scale and patina. Excel...
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1930s Unknown Neoclassical Revival Vintage Unknown Decorative Art

Materials

Paper

Large 19th Century French Oil on Canvas Nude by Leon Erpikum
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Large 19th century French oil on canvas nude by Leon Erpikum, in a heavy carved gilt wood frame. Signed on bottom left L. Erpikum & dated 1889 on bottom right, finely painted of a nude with long red...
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19th Century French Romantic Antique Unknown Decorative Art

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Canvas

Ceramic Wall Decoration for Anonymous artist
Located in Sagaponack, NY
Ceramic wall decoration comprised of various sized ceramic shapes strung together with thin black wire each with a matte finish orange to black glaze. The three largest and irregular...
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1950s Scandinavian Modern Vintage Unknown Decorative Art

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Ceramic

Sandro Contemporary Artwork Red Paper Composition
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Contemporary artwork by Sandro. Frame included. In original condition, with minor wear consistent with age and use, preserving a beautiful patina. Materials: Paper Wood Gl...
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2010s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Unknown Decorative Art

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Glass, Wood, Paper

Beautiful Tuscan Ceramic Plate 17th Century
Located in Madrid, ES
Beautiful Tuscan Ceramic Plate 17th Century with a deepened centre, painted with a biblical scene, landscape and architecture, glazed on the underside, described and marked. Diamete...
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17th Century Italian Baroque Antique Unknown Decorative Art

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Porcelain

Swedish Wooden Hook, circa 1880s
Located in Farsta, SE
Swedish Wooden Hook, circa 1880s Most likely used for hanging hay and has a beautiful smooth patina. Made out of pine wood. Heigth: 33 cm/12.9 inch Depth: 5 cm/1.9 inch Width: 14....
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1880s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Antique Unknown Decorative Art

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Iron

Framed Engraving Portrait of Miss Chaworth, German Biedermeier Period 1860s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
An extraordinary Original Lithograph of the a Lady. Signed by Artist. Beautiful hand crafted gilded Biedermeier Frame. We believe it is from the 1860s. Viewable picture size is approx. 6.13" high and 5.25" wide. A nice addition to any room or library. Information about the artist: It was framed and sold by the Royal Bavarian art...
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1860s German Biedermeier Antique Unknown Decorative Art

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Glass, Wood

18th Century Playing Cards by David Weege, 1758
Located in Delft, NL
18th Century Playing Cards by David Weege, 1758 27 pieces of copper engraved playing cards, framed behind glass, made by David Weege 27 pi...
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Mid-18th Century Dutch Antique Unknown Decorative Art

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Glass, Paper

Original Antique Ethnographical Print of Indigenous Siberians. C.1780
Located in St Annes, Lancashire
Wonderful print of indigenous Siberians Copper-plate engraving Published C.1780 Unframed.     
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1780s English Georgian Antique Unknown Decorative Art

Materials

Paper

Rowann Villency Abstract Artwork
Located in New York, NY
1980s large abstract painting by NY artist Rowann Villency. With black lacquered frame and Lucite. Artwork measurements height 48'', width 36.75".
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Unknown Decorative Art

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Paper

Cow Patterned Trio Oak Wall Piece by Daniel Elkayam
Located in Geneve, CH
Cow patterned trio oak wall piece by Daniel Elkayam One of a Kind Dimensions: D 2 x W 100 x H 120 cm Materials: oak wood Daniel Elkayam — Designer Jerusa...
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2010s Israeli Post-Modern Unknown Decorative Art

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Oak

Enchanting Handwritten Antique Parchment: A Timeless Spanish Treasure
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
This original antique parchment, meticulously handwritten and seemingly in Latin, is a remarkable piece originating from Spain. With its captivating aesthetics, this item exudes a pr...
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1930s Macedonian Country Vintage Unknown Decorative Art

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Paper

Amazing and Rare 16th Century Panel Moorish composition
Located in Madrid, ES
Amazing and Rare 16th Century Panel Moorish composition 0.81 x 0.81 good condition
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16th Century Saudi Arabian Moorish Antique Unknown Decorative Art

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Porcelain

Indian Mughal Miniature Painting in Vizagapatam Inlay Frame
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Indian Mughal Miniature watercolor painting in white inlay frame Indo-Persian hand painted watercolor miniature watercolor painting in very fine art w...
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Mid-20th Century Indian Agra Unknown Decorative Art

Materials

Wood

Amazing and Rare 16th Century Panel Moorish composition
Located in Madrid, ES
Amazing and Rare 16th Century Panel Moorish composition 28cm x 28cm good condition
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16th Century Saudi Arabian Moorish Antique Unknown Decorative Art

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Porcelain

Large 19th Century French Oil/Canvas Titled ‘Byblis’ by Pierre Poujol
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Large 19th century French oil/canvas titled ‘Byblis’, by Pierre Poujol. In Greek mythology Byblis or Bublis was the daughter of Miletus. Her mother was Eidothea, she was acknowledged...
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19th Century French Romantic Antique Unknown Decorative Art

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Canvas

19th Century French Faience Breton Oyster Plate Malicorne
Located in Austin, TX
Antique rare large French faience oyster plate, circa 1890 made by the manufacture of Malicorne with a Breton man on the center and flowers and butterflies.
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Late 19th Century French Rustic Antique Unknown Decorative Art

Materials

Faience

Hand Painted Antique Royal Vienna Plate Framed
Located in Pasadena, CA
Add a touch of historical elegance to your décor with this Hand-Painted Antique Royal Vienna Plate, beautifully displayed in an ornate frame. Measuring 17 inches in height and length...
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Early 20th Century Austrian Art Deco Unknown Decorative Art

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Ceramic

17th Century Portuguese Tile Panel
Located in Madrid, ES
Largest collection of Portuguese tiles in the world 17th Century Portuguese Tile Panel Restored 56cm x 56cm 14cm x 14cm tiles With certificate of authenticity and export issued by ...
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17th Century Portuguese Baroque Antique Unknown Decorative Art

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Porcelain

Large Diaz Costa Ceramic Hand Painted Artwork of Fishes, circa 1960
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Dive into the mesmerizing world of Catalan artist Diaz Costa with this captivating ceramic hand-painted large artwork featuring a school of fishes, a masterpiece from around 1960. Ad...
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1960s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Unknown Decorative Art

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Ceramic

Italian "Our Lady" of the Assumption Triptych 19th Century
Located in Madrid, ES
Our Lady of the Assumption Triptych Italian, 19th Century in ebonized wood with brass applications with an enamel plaque in the center representing t...
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19th Century Italian Baroque Antique Unknown Decorative Art

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Paint

Early XXth Century Framed Antique Publicity for 'Cafes Tupinamba', circa 1930.
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Framed handapinted antique publicity from 'Cafes Tupinamba' Monkey with antique wood frame. Manufactured in Spain, circa 1930. In original condition with minor wear consistent ...
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1930s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Unknown Decorative Art

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Canvas, Paint

Large Mid-Century Gold Leaf Painting with Gold Leaf Custom Frame
Located in Miami, FL
Large and remarkable painting with watercolor, charcoal, pastel crayon and gold leaf techniques. The custom hand made frame is gilt wood with lacquer. The piece is in very good condi...
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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Unknown Decorative Art

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Giltwood

Domestic Issues by Maxine Snider, 1990s
Located in Chicago, IL
A large scale abstract mixed media painting on canvas by Chicago artist Maxine Snider, 1990s. Signed en verso. Maxine Snider is a Chicago artist and d...
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1990s American Mid-Century Modern Unknown Decorative Art

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Paint, Paper, Canvas

Set of Six Early 18th Century Architectural Engravings by Sir Colin Campbell
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
Set of six early 18th Century Architectural engravings by Sir Colin Campbell. Sir Colin Campbell’s “Vitruvius Brittanicus” is ...
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18th Century Antique Unknown Decorative Art

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Wood

1960s Modern Abstract Artwork
Located in New York, NY
1960s modern abstract artwork. This piece was purchased in a gallery in Paris in 1981.
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20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Unknown Decorative Art

Materials

Paper

Vintage Run DMC Photograph 'Run DMC Rushtown'
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Vintage Run DMC Photograph (Run DMC Rushtown Management): Rare vintage original Run DMC press/promotional photograph published by Rushtown Management. Circa early 1980's. Dimensi...
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1980s Vintage Unknown Decorative Art

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Paper

Study of Space Wall Sculpture iii by Dechem Studio
Located in Geneve, CH
Study of Space Wall Sculpture III by Dechem Studio. Dimensions: D 2 x W 77 x H 100 cm. Materials: hand-painted birch plywood. Exploring factors of depth perception such as shape and...
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2010s Czech Post-Modern Unknown Decorative Art

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Birch, Plywood

Boehm Porcelain Equestrian Plaque
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Boehm Porcelain Equestrian Plaque Marked, untitled, in a gilt frame. 14.25 by 11.5 in. (36.19 x 29.21 cm.), overall, in a gilt frame, 18.5 by 16.25 ...
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20th Century Unknown Decorative Art

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Paint

Vintage Swiss Stone Lithographic Poster Custom Framed "Astoria"
Located in North Miami, FL
This fantastic and graphic authentic Swiss poster that is on the rare and very obscure side is a stone lithograph that is archivally linen backed and custom framed. The 4 ply silk ma...
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1930s Swiss Art Deco Vintage Unknown Decorative Art

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Paper

Square Victorian Style Framed Silhouette Wall Hanging of Horse and Buggy
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
A square framed silhouette of a horse and buggy with two women passengers. Silhouette art has become a timeless way to decorate. This piece features a ...
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20th Century American High Victorian Unknown Decorative Art

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Plastic, Paper

Gold Framed Embroidered Needlepoint Floral and Peacock Wall Hanging
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
A lovely square framed hand embroidered wall hanging of a peacock and roses. This beautiful piece has been cross stitched by hand in a variety of bright and bold colors. A peacock ta...
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20th Century American Folk Art Unknown Decorative Art

Materials

Fabric, Thread, Wood

Pine Wood Niche, Spanish School, 17th Century
Located in Madrid, ES
Niche. Gilded and polychrome pine wood. Spain, 17th century. Niche made of carved and gilded pine wood, decorated with moldings, a venerated shape and plant elements in the upper p...
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17th Century Spanish Baroque Antique Unknown Decorative Art

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Other

Vintage White Plaster of Paris and Resin Face Wall Sculpture
Located in North Miami, FL
This vintage 1960s newly white painted resin and plaster of Paris face wall sculpture is from a company in Chicago. It is marked on the back. It ma...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Unknown Decorative Art

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Resin, Plaster, Lacquer

Collage Artwork by Paul Dufrane Dated 1968, 'LE MIRROIR'
Located in Casteren, Noord-Brabant
Beautiful and atmospheric collage artwork by the Belgian artist Paul Dufrane. The painting is entitled 'The mirror', it is composed of various antique pri...
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1960s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Unknown Decorative Art

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Paper

Wall Lamp 1970s Brass & Copper, Tommaso Barbi for Bottega Gadda manner
Located in Vigonza, Padua
Spectacular wall lamp decorative handicrafts tree in brass and enamelled copper It can be used as decoration on a white wall with retro lighting as big ...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Unknown Decorative Art

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Brass, Copper

1960s Female Nude Torso Backside Cast Aluminum Wall Art Vintage Patina Signed
Located in Chula Vista, CA
Vintage Female Nude Torso of backside hanging wall art in cast aluminum metal. Painted-patinated. Wood frame in Black. Paint flaking off. Art wo...
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1960s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Vintage Unknown Decorative Art

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Metal, Aluminum

Ceramic Famille Rose Chinoiserie Jar or Urn Lid
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
A round ceramic famille rose bottle or urn lid. Although the base of this piece is missing, we love the idea of hanging it on a wall as a decorative chinoiseri...
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20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Unknown Decorative Art

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Ceramic, Paint

Multicolored Geometric Screen Print
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Mid-century screen print formed of blocks of garnet, sky blue, and carob. The blocks of colors build onto each other against a warm, ivory background. A lined coat on top of the base...
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Mid-20th Century American Modern Unknown Decorative Art

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Metal

Mid-Century Wood Framed Copper Enamelled Artwork of a Horse, circa 1960
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Mid-century wood framed enamelled plates copper composition arwork of a horse by unknown artist, circa 1960. Manufactured in Spain, circa 1960. In original condition with minor...
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1960s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Unknown Decorative Art

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Copper, Enamel

Vintage Chinese Repouse Framed Copper Panel of a Ceremonial Vignette
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This vintage framed copper repouse panel appears to be signed by an unknown artist and presumed to have originated from China, dating to approximately 19...
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Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Unknown Decorative Art

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Copper

19th Century Chinese Silk Tapestries in Bamboo Frames
Located in Oirlo, LI
A set of 19th-century Chinese silk tapestries, woven or embroidered entirely by hand. Left and right represents a fishing village with women and men fishing at the net. Both ba...
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1870s Chinese Antique Unknown Decorative Art

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Silk, Bamboo

Mid Century Recycled Artwork by André Pailler France 1970
Located in Antwerp, BE
Mid Century recycled artwork by Andre Pailler. France ca. 1970. Mixed media, black and blue grey paint. Recycled items, plexiglass, wood.  
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1970s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Unknown Decorative Art

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Wood

Still Life with Flowers Oil on Canvas Painting Artist E. Debroux
Located in Montreal, QC
Large Belgian oil painting, still life with flowers: a beautiful cascading bouquet of multicolored flowers on dark ground enhanced by golden drape; sitting on table with small arrang...
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20th Century Belgian Baroque Revival Unknown Decorative Art

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Canvas

Oblong Decorative Ceramic Lobster Mold in Green and Red
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
A lovely ceramic piece to add interested hung on a wall or placed on a table. Measures: 10" wide 2.5" tall 7.5" deep.   
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Unknown Decorative Art

Materials

Wire

Mid-Century Modern “And Together We Rise” Abstract Serigraph Artwork
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Condition: Original Vintage Condition Designer: Muraina Oyelami Manufacturer: Muraina Oyelami Materials: Serigraph Vibrant and emotionally evocative, this original serigraph title...
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1960s Nigerian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Unknown Decorative Art

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Other

18th Century Spanish Painting on the Glass, Couple of Painting, Gildwood Frame
Located in Valladolid, ES
Amazing pair of baroque cornucopias, with painted glass, s. XVIII, Spanish origin, Andalusian school (Córdoba) Outstanding pair of Cornucopias in carved wood and gilwood decorated w...
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1780s Baroque Antique Unknown Decorative Art

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Glass, Giltwood, Paint

Unknown decorative art for sale on 1stDibs.

Unknown decorative art are available for sale on 1stDibs. These distinctive items are frequently made of wood and are designed with extraordinary care. There are many options to choose from in our collection of Unknown decorative art, although brown editions of this piece are particularly popular. We have 356 vintage editions of these items in-stock, while there is 93 modern edition to choose from as well. Many of the original decorative art by Unknown were created in the mid-century modern style in europe during the 20th century. Prices for Unknown decorative art can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $30 and can go as high as $118,520, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $1,255.
Questions About Unknown Decorative Art
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 9, 2024
    Yes, paintings by unknown artists may be worth something in some cases. When a painting’s maker isn't a well-known artist or is completely anonymous, factors like the visual appeal, historical significance, previous ownership and condition will determine the value of a painting. A certified appraiser or experienced art dealer can evaluate your piece using these criteria and provide you with an estimated value for your art. Shop a wide range of paintings on 1stDibs.

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