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Modern Sculptures

MODERN STYLE

The late 19th and early 20th centuries saw sweeping social change and major scientific advances — both of which contributed to a new aesthetic: modernism. Rejecting the rigidity of Victorian artistic conventions, modernists sought a new means of expression. References to the natural world and ornate classical embellishments gave way to the sleek simplicity of the Machine Age. Architect Philip Johnson characterized the hallmarks of modernism as “machine-like simplicity, smoothness or surface [and] avoidance of ornament.”

Early practitioners of modernist design include the De Stijl (“The Style”) group, founded in the Netherlands in 1917, and the Bauhaus School, founded two years later in Germany.

Followers of both groups produced sleek, spare designs — many of which became icons of daily life in the 20th century. The modernists rejected both natural and historical references and relied primarily on industrial materials such as metal, glass, plywood, and, later, plastics. While Bauhaus principals Marcel Breuer and Ludwig Mies van der Rohe created furniture from mass-produced, chrome-plated steel, American visionaries like Charles and Ray Eames worked in materials as novel as molded plywood and fiberglass. Today, Breuer’s Wassily chair, Mies van der Rohe’s Barcelona chaircrafted with his romantic partner, designer Lilly Reich — and the Eames lounge chair are emblems of progressive design and vintage originals are prized cornerstones of collections.

It’s difficult to overstate the influence that modernism continues to wield over designers and architects — and equally difficult to overstate how revolutionary it was when it first appeared a century ago. But because modernist furniture designs are so simple, they can blend in seamlessly with just about any type of décor. Don’t overlook them.

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Style: Modern
Alberto Dona 1980s Modern Sculpture Red Black White Engraved Murano Glass Vase
Located in New York, NY
Sculptural Work of Art in blown Murano glass signed by Alberto Dona, a sophisticated overlaid piece worked with the incalmo technique, the black glass bottom part topped with a red u...
Category

1980s Italian Vintage Modern Sculptures

Materials

Blown Glass, Murrine, Murano Glass

Andy Paiko Hand Blown Glass Syringe on Metal Stand
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Large Blown Glass Syringe on Metal Stand Hand Signed 2011 on Base Can Be Turned On Base To Change Appearance
Category

2010s American Modern Sculptures

Materials

Metal

Modernist Dan Bedik Sculpture "Musical Embrace" in Green Marble with Walnut Base
Located in New York, NY
This dynamic and sophisticated modernist sculpture was realized by the esteemed artist Dan Bedik in the United States circa 1990. Entitled "Musical Embrace",...
Category

1990s American Modern Sculptures

Materials

Marble

Tatto Limited Edition Gardener Meets NIKE 2006 Designer Toy
Located in Weesp, NL
Tatto limited edition Gardener meets Nike 2006 Art Toy in beautiful laser engraved wooden box by Michael Lau and produced by Crazysmiles. This rare...
Category

Early 2000s Hong Kong Modern Sculptures

Materials

Metal

Salviati, Murano Sommerso Glass, Blue Cobalt and Uranium Giraffe Sculpture
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This is part of a series called " Zoo" beautiful animals in sommerso glass .In black light you can see light uranium green glass .
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1950s Italian Vintage Modern Sculptures

Materials

Glass

Important Modern Opaline Glass Vase by Ermanno Nason for Cenedese.
Located in Chicago, US
Ermanno Nason for Cenedese; Murano, Italy
Category

1960s Italian Vintage Modern Sculptures

Materials

Murano Glass

Etched Terminated Quartz With Byssolite Inclusion From Pakistan
By Deloris "Dee" Giltz 1
Located in Peshawar, PK
Product Information: Specimen Type: Quartz Crystal Weight: 433 grams Dimension: H: 14.7 x W: 4.5 x D: 4.4 cm Origin: Hashupi Mine, Shigar Valley, Skardu District, Gilgit Baltistan P...
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21st Century and Contemporary Pakistani Modern Sculptures

Materials

Crystal, Quartz, Rock Crystal, Other

Dancing Faun Candle holder in bronze by Patrick Laroche
Located in Paris, FR
Dancing faun candle holder in bronze by Patrick Laroche Materials: Brown patinated bronze, signed and justified EA on the base. Made in France by Patrick Laroche, Meilleur Ouvrier de...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Ruler Selenite with an 18th Century Italian Sunray & Baroque Pearls on Lucite
Located in Dublin, Dalkey
Ruler Selenite with an 18th century Italian gold leaf molding and a natural forming baroque pearl on a lucite base. Ruler selenite or "selenite logs" are single, prismatic selenite crystals from Morocco that were formed in extensive beds by the evaporation of ocean brine. This mineral is characterized by a silky, pearly luster called satin spare. It is then adorned with gold leaf wood molding and the baroque pearl which coordinate beautifully with the sleek selenite. The piece is put together by Jean O'Reilly Barlow, the artist and creative director of Interi. The date of manufacture reflects when she created the piece but the Italian fragment sunray is originally 18th century. Interi transforms Italian artifacts...
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21st Century and Contemporary Moroccan Modern Sculptures

Materials

Rock Crystal

21st Century Elena Salmistraro Flame Red Vase Polyurethane Glass Catodo Scapin
Located in Tezze sul Brenta, IT
Catodo vase, design by Elena Salmistraro, product by Scapin Collezioni Limited Edition The design of Catodo arises from an elegant combination of different volumes and materials....
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Sculptures

Materials

Glass, Plastic

Eagle Bronze Sculpture Mounted on Green Marble Base
Located in London, GB
A bronze sculpture of an eagle about to take off mounted on a green marble base finely detailed, with foundry marks. this wonderful Model of an Eagle, is bronze cast, modelled perche...
Category

1970s Italian Vintage Modern Sculptures

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Downtown - Handmade Glass Skyline of Lower Manhattan, Contemporary, Modern
Located in New York, NY
Handmade custom skyline of lower Manhattan composed of blown and hot sculpted glass objects. Grouping consists of 50 various pieces to compose the skyline as shown, along with a port...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Sculptures

Materials

Blown Glass

Large Curtis Jere Swirl Floor Sculpture
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
Stunning stainless steel “swirl” floor sculpture by Curtis Jere. Swirl sits atop a painted black steel base and swivels, allowing the perfect placement. Pictured with Milo Baughman f...
Category

1990s American Modern Sculptures

Materials

Stainless Steel

Three Blue Artglass Objects Solboll/Sunball by Timo Sarpaneva Iittala Signed TS
Located in Stockholm, SE
Three blue artglass objects solboll/sunball by Timo Sarpaneva Iittala. Signed TS. Spherical blue objects from the Space age with glass threads inside. Mean...
Category

1970s Finnish Vintage Modern Sculptures

Materials

Art Glass

Bottle Cap Chain Sculpture
By Clare Graham
Located in San Diego, CA
A remarkable and expertly crafted huge chain link sculpture comprised of roughly 5000 re-purposed bottle caps. Each link measures approximately 5.5" x 4" wi...
Category

20th Century American Modern Sculptures

Materials

Metal

Jaru Lucite and 24-Karat Gold Leaf Sculpture
By Jaru
Located in Cincinnati, OH
A two-piece Jaru cast Lucite sculpture with embedded 24-karat gold leaf flakes this ball placed on a pedestal sparkles and shimmers playing off any light source giving it a element o...
Category

Mid-20th Century American Modern Sculptures

Materials

Gold Leaf

Osis Paravent by Llot Llov
Located in Geneve, CH
Osis Paravent by Llot Llov Limited Edition of 4 Dimensions: D 15 x W 180 x H 170 cm Materials: birch wood Behind the LLOT LLOV brand is the studio for product and interior design as well as the producer of furniture, objects, lighting and surfaces. Since their foundation in 2006 by Ania Bauer and Jacob Brinck, the two Berlin based author designers have established themselves internationally. One of their recognizable features is the reinterpretation of traditional arts and crafts brought into a contemporary design context. An example of this is OSIS, an innovative surface finish using salt...
Category

2010s German Modern Sculptures

Materials

Birch

Moser Crystal Dog Sculpture
Located in Guaynabo, PR
This is a Moser amber color crystal sculpture of a relax dog with its tail up. Below the base is signed Moser.
Category

20th Century Czech Modern Sculptures

Materials

Crystal

Countenance or Cara Ceramic mask by Tom R Porter
Located in Macieira de Sarnes, PT
Ceramic mask on ceramic tile and walnut frame, Tom R PORTER, London. Ceramic and walnut frame H32 x W24.5 cm Ceramic Masks H6 x W5 cm From the series Countenance or Cara, presente...
Category

2010s Portuguese Modern Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic, Walnut

Countenance or Cara Ceramic mask by Tom R Porter
Located in Macieira de Sarnes, PT
Ceramic mask on unglazed ceramic and gouged walnut frame, Tom R PORTER, London. Ceramic and walnut frame H32 x W24.5 cm Ceramic Masks H9 x W5 cm From the series Countenance or Cara...
Category

2010s Portuguese Modern Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic, Walnut

Boeltz Style Large Shell Sculpture in Gold with Malachite Elements 1970s
Located in New York, NY
Large shell sculpture model No 22, 24-karat plated "exploded bronze" design with malachite accents, in the manner of Claude Victor Boeltz, France 1970's. Boeltz’s "exploded-bronze" p...
Category

1970s French Vintage Modern Sculptures

Materials

Malachite, Gold Plate, Bronze

Tropical Fish Marble Sculpture by Maitland Smith
Located in London, GB
A tropical fish sculpture in Italian Emperador marble and brass. The fish covered in marble using the tessellation technique. A tessellation or tiling is t...
Category

Late 20th Century North American Modern Sculptures

Materials

Marble, Brass

Sandro Contemporary Art Still Life, Protection, 2017
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Minimalism contemporary art still life Protection, 2017 Taxidermy, note book Measures: 2 × 5 9/10 × 3 7/10 in 5 × 15 × 9.5 cm By Sandro made in B...
Category

2010s German Modern Sculptures

Materials

Organic Material, Paper

Karl Schmidt Hand Hammered Alpaca Silver and Brass Sculpture One Of A Kind
Located in North Miami, FL
The ribbons of cascading hair made out of brass add dimension to the hand hammered Alpaca silver faceless form executed by the Austrian sculptor; Karl Schmidt. He worked for Hagenhau...
Category

1980s Austrian Vintage Modern Sculptures

Materials

Brass, Chrome, Silver

Sculpture of a Tilted Face in Patinated Bronze, Contemporary Art, 21st Century.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Sculpture of a tilted face in patinated bronze, Contemporary art, 21st century. Sculpture of a tilted face in patinated bronze, contemporary art, 21st century. h: 42cm, w: 40cm, d: ...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

White ceramic sculpture in Sottsass Mari style
Located in Lugo, IT
White ceramic sculpture in Sottsass Mari style Signature P R Faenza Defects as shown in the photo. Good condition. Thank you
Category

1960s Italian Vintage Modern Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

Countenance or Cara Ceramic mask by Tom R Porter
Located in Macieira de Sarnes, PT
Ceramic mask on walnut frame, Tom R PORTER, London. Walnut frame H34.5 x W26.5 cm Ceramic Masks H21 x W13 cm From the series Countenance or Cara, presented in 2024 at 'ROSTOS' in M...
Category

2010s Portuguese Modern Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic, Walnut

Gabriele Puetz Pillow Pillar 'Nichts' Vintage German Art Pottery Sculpture # 5/7
Located in Landau an der Isar, Bayern
Gabriele Pütz vintage abstract realism ceramic artwork made in Germany, 1982. This work is made of a round clay tower / pillar with pillow edge details. On the body of the tower is w...
Category

1980s German Vintage Modern Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic, Clay

French sculptor, double-sided face in solid bronze on bronze base.
Located in Copenhagen, DK
French sculptor, double-sided face in solid bronze on bronze base. Heavy sculpture of high quality. Approximately from the 1980s. Marked. Edition 4/8. With foundry/makers mark. Perf...
Category

1980s French Vintage Modern Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Large Figurative Bronze Sculpture Entitled "Adam's Rib" by Roark Congdon
Located in San Diego, CA
A large figurative bronze sculpture entitled "Adam's Rib" by Roark Congdon, circa 1990s. The piece is in very good condition with a great patin...
Category

Late 20th Century American Modern Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

"Cobalt Runner" Glazed Ceramic Car Sculpture
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Keith Simpson, who grew up in St. John Washington, a farming Community of about 600 people in eastern WA state, always makes the underdog models of cars. He says, "They are like the ...
Category

2010s American Modern Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic, Stoneware

Contemporary Signed Italian Metal Sculpture
Located in Roma, IT
Beautiful and interesting Italian metal sculpture of contemporary art. The work is presented under an elegant shrine with a wooden base. Excell...
Category

1980s Italian Vintage Modern Sculptures

Materials

Metal

Megalithic Geometric Bench in Charred Wood & Steel by Sol Bailey Barker
Located in New York, NY
Megalithic bench Sol Bailey Barker, Represented by Tuleste Factory Charred Tropical hard wood & steel Measures: 90.5" x 15" x 18.9" The ancient standing stones of Britain hold wit...
Category

2010s British Modern Sculptures

Materials

Steel

Black Gesso and Raw Graphite Resin Sculpture of a Pygmy Rabbit by Darla Jackson
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Title: Pygmy rabbit. A cast black gesso and raw graphite resin sculpture by Darla Jackson. Date: 2016. Length: ca. 4 3/4 in. Also available in bronze on commission basis ...
Category

2010s American Modern Sculptures

Materials

Gesso, Resin

MAGNIFICENT STATUE "DELL'ABBONDANZA" IN TUSCAN TERRACOTTA 21th Century H. 115cm
Located in Madrid, ES
MAGNIFICENT STATUE "DELL'ABBONDANZA" IN TUSCAN TERRACOTTA 21th Century Statue in Tuscan terracotta. Slightly smaller than life-size. High quality product, very well finished statue....
Category

20th Century Italian Modern Sculptures

Materials

Terracotta

Wooden Abstract Sculpture by Juan Jose Vera
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Wooden painted sculpture by the Spanish Artist Juan Jose Vera Signed Juan Jose Vera -Los pajaros-“the Birbs” 1984.   
Category

1980s Spanish Vintage Modern Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Bronze Leaf Centerpiece Sculpture #5
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful bronze leaf centerpiece sculpture is handmade by a French artisan. Please see our additional listings of this design as they are all unique. Amazing details and aged finish...
Category

1960s French Vintage Modern Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Bronze Sculpture by Artiss
Located in Geneve, CH
Bronze sculpture by Artiss Dimensions: L 67 x W 30 x H 57 cm Materials: Mlachite, Bronze Artiss is named from artist, whose two -S" stands for natural gem and natural mother shell. ...
Category

2010s Chinese Modern Sculptures

Materials

Malachite, Bronze

Elephants table lamp , handmade and cast
Located in London, GB
A sculptural table lamp of mother and baby elephants happily strolling with their trunks up . A functional artwork, hand crafted ,moulded and cast in resin. All the lamp's parts...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary British Modern Sculptures

Materials

Resin

Pink Floater Kunzite Crystal With Excellent Transparency From Afghanistan
By Deloris "Dee" Giltz 1
Located in Peshawar, PK
Product Information: Specimen Name: Kunzite crystal Weight: 198 grams Dimensions: H: 15.2 x W: 4.8 x D: 2.3 cm Treatment: None Locality: Dara I Pech, Chapa Dara District, Kunnar Pro...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Afghan Modern Sculptures

Materials

Crystal, Multi-gemstone, Rock Crystal, Other

Italian Marble Sculpture Early 20th Century
Located in Madrid, ES
Italian Marble Sculpture Early 20th Century Marble 70cm x 50cm good original condition
Category

Early 20th Century Italian Modern Sculptures

Materials

Marble

Semi-Refractory Engobe & Glazed Ceramic Sculpture "My Head Inside the Nature"
Located in Firenze, Tuscany
Alessandro Roma (born in Milan 1977) studied at Accademia di Brera in Milan and after he was invited for a residency at Kunstlerhauser Worpsede in Germ...
Category

2010s Italian Modern Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

Set of 3 Murano Ducks
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Set of 3 vintage hand blown Murano glass ducks infused with gold flecks, with Swarovski crystal eyes / Made in Italy, circa 1980s "Murano Glass" etc...
Category

Late 20th Century Italian Modern Sculptures

Materials

Murano Glass

Contemporary Clay Floorfan by Maarten Baas
Located in Warsaw, PL
These vibrant Floor fans are from Maarten Baas’s iconic ‘Clay’ collection launched in 2006. The idiosyncratic childishness of this collection is created through Baas’s individual han...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Modern Sculptures

Materials

Metal

Tall STACKED Bottle Shaped Walnut Vessel, by Richard Haining, Available Now
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The beauty of Richard’s signature STACKED style is based entirely in the process. This Vessel, as with every STACKED object Richard creates is built, sculpted, and finished entirely ...
Category

2010s American Modern Sculptures

Materials

Pottery, Scrap Wood, Reclaimed Wood, Walnut, Hardwood, Wood

"Leaf Rambler" Glazed Ceramic Car Sculpture
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Keith Simpson, who grew up in St. John Washington, a farming community of about 600 people in eastern WA state, always makes the underdog models of cars. He says, "They are like the ...
Category

2010s American Modern Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic, Stoneware

A sculpture of a male figure, cast
Located in London, GB
Standing 80cm tall a striking sculpture of a male figure meticulously sculpted, molded and cast. Inspired by the organic form and texture of tree bark, the middle and lower sections...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary British Modern Sculptures

Materials

Iron

Bronze Sculpture of a Man
Located in Queens, NY
Bronze Sculpture of a Man
Category

20th Century Unknown Modern Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Paperocchio Ceramic Sculpture by Massimo Giacon for Superego Editions, Italy
Located in Milan, Italy
Ceramic sculpture Paperocchio model part of the 'Pop Will Eat Himself' designed by Massimo Giacon and produced by Superego editions. Limited edition of 50 copies. Signed and numbered...
Category

2010s Italian Modern Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

Robyn Horn Modernist Iron & Metal Sculpture
By Robyn Horn
Located in Oakland, CA
Exceptional modern iron & steel sculpture by Robyn Horn, c1980s. Horn (1951-) was born in Fort Smith Arkansas, and went to Hendrix College in Conway, Arkansas. This is considered to ...
Category

1980s American Vintage Modern Sculptures

Materials

Steel, Iron

Lauro Malusi Table Lamp and Sculpture Olive Tree
Located in Vigonza, Padua
Table lamp and sculpture belonging to the famous Italian cellist. Measures in cm: Statue cm 40 Lamp cm 82 Basis cm 18 x 18 Notes Giovanni Lauro Malusi was born in Cervia on Ju...
Category

1950s Italian Vintage Modern Sculptures

Materials

Olive

Unique Ceramic Monkey and Kingfisher sculpture hand made in South Africa
Located in North Miami, FL
The Kingfisher and Monkey was designed by Zimele Original Ceramics in South Africa.Hand painted by Sello Hand sculpted by Lindy.The African Circus collection, in Victor's words: This...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary South African Modern Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

Torso abstract sculpture , one of a kind
Located in London, GB
A one of a kind sculpture features a female torso, hand crafted from a mixed media to include pigmented scagliola, gypsum, and resin. The multicoloured sculpture showcases mossy hu...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary British Modern Sculptures

Materials

Plaster, Resin

Modern Martin Pedestal Sculpture White Gold Leaf Handmade Portugal Greenapple
Located in Lisboa, PT
Martin Pedestal Stand, Modern Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by GF Modern. Martin is the perfect standing piece of art to enhance any interior. A unique design with co...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Sculptures

Materials

Onyx, Gold Leaf

Gary Slater Aluminum Sphinx Sculpture Signed MSL Slater AP 1994
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
Discover the allure of modern minimalism with the Aluminum Sphinx sculpture by Gary Slater. This piece, boasts a sleek, reflective surface that plays with...
Category

1990s American Modern Sculptures

Materials

Aluminum

Abstract carved Wood Sculpture by Elaine Lorenz
Located in Greensboro, NC
Carved wood sculpture by Elaine Lorenz with applied patination. Mounted to a lacquered wooden base.
Category

Late 20th Century American Modern Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Hand Blown Murano Obelisco Sculpture
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Discover the epitome of refined artistry with this stunning glass sculpture from Murano, Venice. This exquisite piece, handcrafted by the island’s master glassmakers, exemplifies the...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Sculptures

Materials

Murano Glass

Peter Aldridge for Steuben "Arcus" Sculpture
By Steuben Glass, Peter Aldridge
Located in Cincinnati, OH
This Steuben sculpture, titled Arcus, was designed in 1977 by British sculptor and designer Peter Aldridge (b.1947). Aldridge was graduated with distinction from London's Royal College of Art and worked as artist-in-residence at Steuben in 1977. A recipient of Fellowships from the National Endowment for the Arts and the New York Foundation for the Arts, Aldridge went on to be appointed Steuben's Vice President and Creative Director. Aldridge began working as CEO of Scotland's prestigious North Lands Creative Glass center in 2007 before returning to New York in 2010, and currently serves on Steuben's Board of Trustees. His works are held in the permanent collections of London's Victoria & Albert Museum and the Corning Museum of Glass among other notable museums, and are also in private collections throughout the world. This striking geometric Aldridge sculpture has been given design number 0217 and is made from cast, cut and polished lead glass. The angular piece has a multifaceted construction consisting of a series of triangles, squares and rectangles which have been expertly cut and polished. The piece was included as one of a select number of nonjuried designs in the 1984 exhibition "50 Years on 5th - A Retrospective Exhibition of Steuben Glass." It is also worthy of note that an engraved version of this crystal sculpture titled "Peace Crystal" was given to late President Anwar El Sadat and late Prime Minister Menachem Begin...
Category

1970s American Vintage Modern Sculptures

Materials

Crystal

Modern sculptures for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a broad range of unique Modern sculptures for sale on 1stDibs. Many of these items were first offered in the 21st Century and Contemporary, but contemporary artisans have continued to produce works inspired by this style. If you’re looking to add vintage sculptures created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include decorative objects, serveware, ceramics, silver and glass, lighting and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with metal, ceramic and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Modern sculptures made in a specific country, there are Europe, Italy, and North America pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original sculptures, popular names associated with this style include Mosche Bianche, Superego Editions, Europa Antiques, and Richard A. Hirsch. It’s true that these talented designers have at times inspired knockoffs, but our experienced specialists have partnered with only top vetted sellers to offer authentic pieces that come with a buyer protection guarantee. Prices for sculptures differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $19 and tops out at $6,718,000 while the average work can sell for $2,219.

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