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Period: Late 20th Century
Geometric Cuff, Isaky, Paris c. 1980
Located in St Ouen, FR
Methacrylate plate fixed by a rubber link on a black acrylic bracelet, matt exterior and glossy interior, locked by an altugas rod wearing the Artist's brand. Both the facade and th...
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French Space Age Vintage Late 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Plastic

Bilancia pesa persona Wunder
Located in Roma, IT
Bilancia pesa persona prodotta in Italia negli anni 70 in perfetto stato Meccanica restaurata Pesata 120 Kg divisioni 500g
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Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Late 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Iron

Rustic Taxidermy Deer Horn Candle
Located in Schellebelle, BE
Elegant Taxidermy Candle Holder made of Deer Horns, very good and warm patina of the Horns, elegant object with 3 silver colored light points to put ...
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French Late 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Horn

Football Mascot Sculpture, Oversized, 60in High
Located in Lučenec, SK
This sculpture was the mascot of one Spanish football team and it was also used as a flag pole - there is an opening at the top. This mascot was also brought to each match by the foo...
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Spanish Modern Vintage Late 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Composition

Sotheby's Chateau de Cornillon, Loire, France, October 2006
Located in valatie, NY
Sotheby's Chateau de Cornillon, Loire, France: Important Gothic and Renaissance Furniture, Works of Art & Textiles. London: Sotheby's, 2006. Softcover. 126 pp. Château de Cornillon i...
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English Late 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Paper

DAVID HICKS Style & Design First Edition Book 1987
Located in New York, NY
A first edition book by David Hicks, titled "David Hicks Style & Design." 1987 printing. Hardcover with dust jacket.
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English Late 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

1970s British Classic Blue & Chrome AC.GMT.Co. Industrial Wall Clock Black Dial
By Industrial Production
Located in Leicester, Leicestershire
Rescued from Industrial scrap yards and brought back to life in our UK workshop, our expert process allows us to create a high quality clock of luxury standards. At A.C GMT Co. we ...
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English Industrial Vintage Late 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Steel, Chrome

Bronze Chinese Dragon Crane Incense Burner Architectural Temple
Located in Potters Bar, GB
- Quirky bronze Chinese temple incense burner - In the shape of a dragon turtle creature out of which sprouts the cranes - Good size at over three feet tall - 96 cm - Would have p...
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Vintage Late 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Bronze

Vintage USSR Book: 'Heart of Bonivur' by Dmitry Nagishkin, 1J121
Located in Bordeaux, FR
Delve into the pages of literary brilliance with this captivating vintage book, featuring the remarkable work "Heart of Bonivur" by Dmitry Nagishkin, from the USSR. Circa 1972, this ...
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Vintage Late 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Paper

John Gossage, Limited Edition 'Signed'
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
First edition, first and only printing. Limited edition of 500 copies numbered and signed by Gossage (this being #222/500), with 17 black and white illustrations and an original front cover of sleek black linen binding featuring a laid down 8 ½ x 6 ¾" silver gelatin photograph printed by the author. Designed by Gabriele F. Gotz, Ulrich Gorlich and John Gossage. Text in English. Photographs made in Berlin between 1982-1986 by John Gossage. Introduction by Jane Livingston, and three legends based on the collection of Jacob and Wilhelm Grimm...
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Vintage Late 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Linen, Paper

20th Century Italian Solid Silver and Briar Double Bass Player
Located in VALENZA, IT
Double bass player in 800 solid silver. The double bass is in briar with silver details. The double bass bow is in silver. The player and the double bass ...
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Italian Other Vintage Late 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Silver

Hermès Playing Cards / Cards Game in the Original Box, Vintage, 1970s
Located in Beuzevillette, FR
Hermès playing cards in the original box. vintage. Made in France. Both sets are complete and feature gold edges on both decks of cards. A deck of green cards and a deck of orange cards. elegant card back design. Box containing two decks of cards, the backs of these have a decoration of gold-colored horse bits forming circles on a red or green background, gilded edges. Hermes orange box...
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French Late 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Paper

Seiko Ship's Nautical Analog Clock, 1980s
Located in Nantucket, MA
From a decommissioned Japanese ship, black Seiko analog clocks with brushed nickel faces. Battery mechanism updated and an easy opening on the back side. ...
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Japanese Industrial Late 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Metal

Revolver Lighter, 1980s Japan
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Cool vintage table lighter in the shape of a revolver. Made completely of metal with a hollow body. Classic silver color with beautiful details like a checkered grip. Cool tobacco ac...
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Japanese Vintage Late 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Metal

Goodbye Picasso, 1974
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage Picasso book by David Douglas Duncan, 1974, printed in Switzerland. Beautiful cover and a staple coffee table book to have in your collection. The award-winning photojourna...
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Swiss Vintage Late 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Paper

Revenge of the Pink Panther
Located in London, GB
Original American film poster for Peter Sellers, Herbert Lom's 1978 comedy directed by Blake Edwards. This fabulous art work was only on this Style B US poster. This poster is conser...
Category

American Vintage Late 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Paper

The Secret History by Donna Tartt First Edition, Signed
Located in Southbury, CT
Among the most iconic and best-selling novels of the 1990s, American author, Diana Tartt's first novel is set at an elite liberal arts college in Vermont (Think: Bennington) and esta...
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American Late 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Paper

Anne Sexton Signed Galley & First Edition, The Death Notebooks
Located in Southbury, CT
The proof (printed before the hardcover, sent out to reviewers) and final first printing, first edition of American poet, Anne Sexton's final collection of poetry printed in her life...
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American Vintage Late 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Paper

T. Y. Chao Private & Family Trust Collections of Important Chinese Ceramic, Rare
Located in valatie, NY
Sotheby's: The T. Y. Chao Private and Family Trust Collections of Important Chinese Ceramics and Jade Carvings: Part 1, Hong Kong October 1986. Rare First Edition hardcover with dust...
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Hong Kong Vintage Late 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Paper

La Ley Del Deseo / The Law of Desire
Located in London, GB
Original Spanish film poster from the 1987 comedy, Thriller Atame! / Tie Me Up Tie Me Down. This film was written and directed by Pedro Almodóvar...
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Spanish Vintage Late 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Paper

Blue Hand Painted Baroque Cherub or Angel Portuguese Ceramic Tile or Azulejo
Located in Coimbra, PT
Gorgeous blue hand painted Baroque cherub or angel 18th century style Portuguese ceramic tile/azulejo The tile painted in cobalt blue over white in typ...
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Portuguese Baroque Late 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Delft, Faience, Terracotta

"Jean-Luc Godard Festival" Original Japanese Film Poster
Located in London, GB
Original Japanese film poster for a Jean-Luc Godard Festival in 1970.
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Japanese Vintage Late 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Modernist Boxed Wood Chess Pieces
Located in Garnerville, NY
A fine boxed set of carved wood modernist chessmen. The two sets are made of hardwood and sculpturally carved into very stylized forms. One set is in a blonde wood natural finish and...
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American Post-Modern Vintage Late 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Wood

Bruce Weber by Bruce Weber, 1st Limited Edition
Located in valatie, NY
Bruce Weber by Bruce Weber. Published by Twelvetrees Press, Los Angeles, 1983. Stated 1st Limited Edition (1/5000) hardcover with dust jacket. Beautifully illustrated with over 50 full-page photogravure plates of male models and actors, a few tinted with halftone colors. Contains subjects: Brothers, Matt...
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American Vintage Late 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Paper

1980s Mexican Hand Carved Onyx Chess Set
Located in Tarrytown, NY
1980s Mexican hand carved onyx chess set. I’m original box.
Category

Vintage Late 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Onyx

Vintage Chic Square Silver Plated Brass Vide-Poche, Hermes Paris 1970's.
Located in Buenos Aires, Olivos
Chic Square Silver Plated Brass Vide-Poche, Hermes Paris , France 1970's. Silverplate Vide Poche or Cigar Ashtray.
Category

French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Late 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Brass

David Hockney Hand Signed First Edition Book Pictures by David Hockney, 1979
Located in Studio City, CA
A David Hockney hand-signed first edition/ first printing (there was no hardcover book. This copy is the true first edition) softcover art book "Pictures by David Hockney" (Edited a...
Category

American Modern Vintage Late 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Paper

Andy Warhol, Love, Sex, and Desire, Drawings 1950–1962
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A rare and intimate addition to the Warhol canon Well before Andy Warhol’s rise to the pinnacle of Pop Art, he created and exhibited seductive drawings celebrating male beauty. Andy Warhol Love...
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Late 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Paper

Lucite Checker Set
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Lucite Checker Set probably from the late 1970's or early 80's. Set consists of round and square pieces. Board is about 3/4" thick with engraved deep lines. Overall clean condition!
Category

American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Late 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Lucite

1970's Sergio Todeschini Bobo Telephone for Telcer, Italy
Located in Praha, CZ
Unique model of dial plastic phone by Sergio Todeschini, made in Italy in the 1970's.
Category

Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Late 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Plastic

Irving Penn Regards the Work of Issey Miyake - 1st Edition, Johnathan Cape, 1999
Located in London, GB
First Edition, published by Jonathan Cape, London 1999. Collecting photographs taken between 1975-1998, this bright and still forward-thinking...
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British Post-Modern Late 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Paper

Alexis Bittar Gem Mounted Lucite Flower Pins, 4
Located in New York, NY
Group lot of four Alexis Bittar brooches, one daisy with gold-tone metal stem, one frosted pink lucite flower pin, one fuschia flower mounted with orange gemstones, and one black luc...
Category

Unknown Modern Late 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Metal, Gold

20th Century Italian High Quality Mahogany Roulette Wheel by Dal Negro
Located in Sofia, BG
Here we present you a high quality roulette wheel for the home and clubs and events. It is made from solid Sapelli Mahogany - a gorgeous piece of work Wheel is mounted on 2 rings of ball bearings for perfectly smooth running Round sided roulette wheel with a single zero - two roulette balls are included. The piece is made by the world-leading quality gaming equipment...
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Italian Late 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Mahogany

Jean-Michel Basquiat The Paris Review, 1982 (Basquiat Tuxedo)
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Jean-Michel Basquiat The Paris Review: 1982 The Paris Review book, featuring an interior spread of Jean-Michel Basquiat's "Tuxedo" (1982). Imagery features 8 detailed segments of this esteemed 1982 work. Art book. Offset printed interior images. Measures approximately: 5.5 x 9 inches; soft cover. Approximately 50pgs. Very good overall vintage condition. 1st edition, 1st printing 1982. Unsigned from an edition of unknown. Highly collectible. Related categories: Jean-Michel Basquiat 1989. Jean-Michel Basquiat book...
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Art Nouveau Vintage Late 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Paper

Vintage Wild Boar Trophy on Wooden Plaque, Germany, 1970s
Located in Berghuelen, DE
Vintage wild boar tusk trophy on wooden plaque, Germany 1973 A vintage Black Forest wild boar tusk trophy on wooden plaque. The tusks are mou...
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German Rustic Late 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Metal

Batman
Located in London, GB
Original Lebanese film poster for Tim Burton's 1989 Batman staring Jack Nicholson, Michael Keaton and Kim Basinger. The artwork on this poster is very dif...
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Lebanese Vintage Late 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Paper

Wurlitzer Auxiliary #4008 External Speaker Matches JukeBox Bubbler
Located in Oakland, CA
Wurlitzer Auxiliary #4008 Speaker Matches JukeBox. Rare 1946 Wurlitzer Jukebox 4000 bubbler. External speaker designed for the famed classic 1015 W...
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American Art Deco Vintage Late 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Metal

4 Vintage Empirical Embassy Flags, Commonwealth, Ensign, Oak Mount, Union Jack
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a set of 4 vintage Empirical embassy flags. A Commonwealth, cotton official flag upon an oak mount, dating to the mid 20th century and later. Comprising the classic United Kingdom Union Jack, the Australian red ensign for Merchant Navy use, the Canadian red ensign with earlier green maple...
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Unknown Late 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Oak

Rare Chanel Brooch, 1994 Spring, Robert Goossens & Maison Gripoix, Lagerfeld
Located in AMSTERDAM, NL
A beautiful early signed and dated Chanel brooch from the 1990s made by Robert Goossens Paris. The beautiful green and red glass stones from the House of Gripoix, centered around on...
Category

French Gothic Revival Late 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Gold Plate

Chess Game by Michel Dumas
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Chess game by Michel Dumas. Located in NYC
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French Late 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Lucite, Mirror

Gold Plated Dupont Pocket Lighter, circa 1980
Located in London, GB
Stylish Dupont Ligne 2 gas lighter in rose gold plate with engine turned design, circa 1980. Each Dupont has a serial number unique to that particular ...
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French Vintage Late 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Gold Plate

Vintage Leather R. T. Frazier Shotgun Chaps
Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID
Vintage leather R.T. Frazier shotgun chaps with outside buck stitched pockets, fringe and conchos. Assume owner's initials or brand "AL." Maker marked. Leather is a light beige color...
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American Late 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Leather

Vintage Leather Heiser Batwing Chaps
Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID
Vintage leather Heiser batwing chaps. With two outside pockets, basketweave stamped belt and metal conchos. Great condition with excellent patina and nice coloring. Would display ni...
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American Late 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Leather

Vintage Leather Card Suit Batwing Chaps
Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID
Vintage batwing chaps with outside pockets, leather conchos and basketweave belt. Leather is a light, beige color with warm, natural brown pockets, decorative card suits, and concohs...
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Late 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Leather

Vintage Gold Plated Manicure Set by Gosol Sollingen, Germany 1970s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Decorative yet very useable vanity or travel manicure set consisting of 10 parts including the leather pouch and Gold Plated Cup. The manicure set was made by Gosol in Germany circa ...
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Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Late 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Gold Plate, Steel

20th Century Italy Sterling Silver Liturgical Chalice
Located in VALENZA, IT
Liturgical chalice made of sterling silver. The body was made using the casting technique while the chalice cup was made from a lathe-turned silver sheet and then plated with 24kt g...
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Italian Other Late 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Sterling Silver

Narwhal Tusk, Monodon Monoceros
Located in Kastrup, DK
Greenlandica: Narwhal tusk Monodon Monoceros. Height: 216 cm Dia: 5 weight: 5500 g. CITES from the Danish Environmental Protection Agency for legal trade within the EU is included...
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Greenlandic Other Late 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Ivory

Maitland Smith French Tooled Leather Wedding Photo Album Scrap Book 15"
Located in Dayton, OH
Vintage late 20th century Maitland Smith French Regency style photo album / scrap book. Bound in mottled tooled leather with panel of faux fur at the center, and accented with a shie...
Category

Regency Late 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Leather

Vintage Brass & Wood Nautical Maritime 6 Spoke Sail Boat Ships Wheel Helm 24"
Located in Dayton, OH
Late 20th century wood and brass ship's steering wheel / helm. Traditionally styled with six turned spokes and brass center mount. Dimensions: 24" x 2" x 24" (Width x Depth x Height)
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Late 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Brass

Vintage Tiffany & Co. Ring 925/- Sterling Silver and 18 ct. Gold
Located in Münster, DE
A ring from Tiffany & Co. made of 925/- sterling silver and 18 ct. yellow gold that is as special as it is designed for everyday wear. The yellow gold element is wrapped around the s...
Category

North American Modern Vintage Late 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Gold, Silver

Grand Tour, Temple of Castor & Pollux
Located in 'S-HERTOGENBOSCH, NL
Temple of Castor & Pollux in bronze with a green patina. The base is in iron. Grand Tour souvenir.
Category

Italian Classical Roman Vintage Late 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Metal, Bronze

African chess set of Namibia
Located in Delft, NL
African chess set of Namibia An African chess set with figures of Namibia, made by hand of walnut wood in natural dark and light brown color on a ma...
Category

Namibian Late 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Plastic, Wood

Mobile model of an old stone oil mill 1993
Located in Benalmadena, ES
Scale model of an old stone oil mill, made of natural stone and metal on a methacrylate base. The piece is fully functional and rotates. Fully dated on the inner base.
Category

Late 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Stone, Metal

1980s Charles O. Perry Brass Mathematic Puzzle Sculpture Vintage Museum Souvenir
Located in Hyattsville, MD
USA, circa 1980s. Vintage Charles O. Perry brass ball puzzle sculpture. Originally designed in the 1960s. Precision craftsmanship, mathematical design. Can be dis-assembled and re-as...
Category

American Mid-Century Modern Late 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Brass

Chess Set
Located in grand Lancy, CH
Chess set
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European Vintage Late 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Metal

Post-Modern Marble Domino Set
Located in San Diego, CA
A very cool post-modern marble domino set in Domino shaped lidded box, circa 1980's. The set is in very good condition, includes 28 dominoes and measures 6.75"W x 2.5"D x 2.5"H. #3590
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American Post-Modern Late 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Marble

Snuff Garrett's "Charlie Russell Rider" Chaps
Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID
A pair of buckaroo chinks by "Grizzly Saddlery / Great Falls, Mont." with fringe and personalized "Garrett" on the belt. The chaps have overlaid "CRR" on the legs. Includes a tooled ...
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American Late 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Leather

Intaglio Cut 14k Cufflinks
Located in Toledo, OH
This pair of 14k intaglio cufflinks features a portrait of a Roman warrior. These cufflinks are 16mm x 12mm and are 10.7 grams.
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Vintage Late 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Gold

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