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Style: Primitive
Swedish Rustic Branch-Shaped Dugout Trough
Located in Houston, TX
Swedish rustic branch-shape dugout trough. Nice dry, bleached and scrubbed patina. Maker's mark underneath. Note: Due to regional changes in humidity an...
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Early 19th Century Swedish Antique Primitive Decorative Objects

Materials

Wood

Rustic Wooden Tray, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
Carved from a large length of northern elmwood, this primitive tray charms with its humble rustic finish and simple form. Marked with use and traces of ...
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Early 20th Century Chinese Primitive Decorative Objects

Materials

Elm

Decorative hand-woven mask from Panama, Burro by Ethic&Tropic
Located in Warsaw, PL
Decorative hand-woven mask from Panama, Mascara by Ethic&Tropic Extraordinary art and decorative items, these masks come from the shamanic beliefs and rituals of indigenous Embera t...
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21st Century and Contemporary Panamanian Primitive Decorative Objects

Materials

Cane

Antique Water Buffalo Sculpture
Located in New York, NY
Antique water buffalo set on a wooden stand. A set of five from Sumatra. Originally placed on the outside of the house for the protection of the home and symbolizing courage and pros...
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2010s Primitive Decorative Objects

Materials

Wood, Reclaimed Wood

19th Century French Iron Butcher's Cleaver on Custom Wall Mount
Located in Chicago, IL
Unleash a slice of culinary history with this 19th-century French iron butcher's cleaver, a robust masterpiece echoing the craftsmanship of a bygone era. The large triangle-shaped bl...
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19th Century French Antique Primitive Decorative Objects

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Iron

Decorative hand-woven mask from Panama, Mascara by Ethic&Tropic
Located in Warsaw, PL
Decorative hand-woven mask from Panama, Mascara by Ethic&Tropic Extraordinary art and decorative items, these masks come from the shamanic beliefs and rituals of indigenous Embera t...
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21st Century and Contemporary Panamanian Primitive Decorative Objects

Materials

Cane

Antique Hand Carved Wooden Panel
Located in New York, NY
Antique hand carved architectural panel from Toraja. This carving symbolizes the protection of the home. Originally used as an exterior panel. Great art piece. This antique panel ...
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Early 1900s Antique Primitive Decorative Objects

Materials

Wood, Reclaimed Wood

Early Primitive Robin Egg Blue Painted Tool Knife Box, 1860s
Located in Newfoundland, PA
This is a fabulous blue tool carrier, with original robins egg blue paint, original and natural wear. It's rare to find original paint! It is square naile...
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1860s American Antique Primitive Decorative Objects

Materials

Wood

Ceramic "Sans Titre" by Elisabeth Joulia
Located in PARIS, FR
Ceramic "Sans Titre" by Elisabeth Joulia.
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1960s French Vintage Primitive Decorative Objects

Materials

Ceramic

Turkish Dual-Handle Terracotta Storage Pot
Located in London, GB
This Turkish dual-handle terracotta storage pot is a captivating piece that embodies the heritage and artistry of Anatolian craftsmanship. With its robust form and elegantly curved d...
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1940s Turkish Vintage Primitive Decorative Objects

Materials

Clay

Painted Swedish Gustavian Mora Clock
Located in Hollywood, FL
This is a painted Swedish Gustavian Mora clock. I have installed new battery works. The original works are offered with this clock but they do not...
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1870s Swedish Antique Primitive Decorative Objects

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Wood

Group of Mounted Natural Sea Stone Specimens from Denmark
Located in New York, NY
A delightful grouping of natural sea stone specimens of flint and chalk from the shores of Denmark. Each stone is unique with the result of years of ero...
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15th Century and Earlier Danish Antique Primitive Decorative Objects

Materials

Stone, Metal

Antique Handcrafted Terracotta Water Jug – Rustic Earthenware Pot
Located in West Hollywood, CA
This exquisite antique terracotta water jug is a testament to the beauty of traditional craftsmanship. Hand-formed and kiln-fired, this earthenware vessel showcases a gracefully curv...
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Early 20th Century European Primitive Decorative Objects

Materials

Earthenware

Vintage Carved Copper Thousand hand Bodhisattva Buddha Statue
Located in San Diego, CA
The thousand arms of a bodhisattva symbolize compassion and the ability to help all beings, including oneself, to achieve enlightenment. The ideology of this mythical being is repr...
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1940s Tibetan Vintage Primitive Decorative Objects

Materials

Copper

Carved Aftican Wood Sculpture from Togo
Located in New York, NY
Elegant, carved wood sculpture representing the human figure from Togo, Africa. A large, dramatic piece for a tribal art collection and creating a rare, unique and special presence.
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19th Century Togolese Antique Primitive Decorative Objects

Materials

Wood

Giant Granite Fish, Neolithic Style
Located in Somis, CA
Beautiful Neolithic style fish is carved from a single boulder. Its design is typical of China's ancient Red Mountain Culture. The stone has a brownish green color and the texture of polished granite...
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20th Century Chinese Primitive Decorative Objects

Materials

Granite

Antique Terracotta Vessel, 19th Century, with Patina, Wabi Sabi, Primitive Pot
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Gorgeous terracotta vessel with excellent patina and wear. 19th Century Spain.  
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Early 19th Century Spanish Antique Primitive Decorative Objects

Materials

Terracotta

Dance Head Ornament Representing an Antelope Head, Burkina Faso, Africa
Located in San Pedro Garza Garcia, Nuevo Leon
A beautiful stylized antelope head used as headdress on ceremonial dances. Retains the old painting and patina over the carved wood. Traded by a professor working in Africa in the 19...
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Mid-20th Century Burkinabe Primitive Decorative Objects

Materials

Wood

ANTIQUE Life Size Solid Wood Hand CARVED WOMAN Sculpture / Statue
Located in Weehawken, NJ
Rare life size hand carved wooden woman figure / statue. Beautifully and intricately hand carved from solid wood. Original painted surface over a thin lay...
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Early 19th Century Antique Primitive Decorative Objects

Materials

Wood

South Georgia Cotton Picking Baskets - A Pair
Located in Savannah, GA
A pair of south Georgia plantation split oak cotton picking baskets, c.1900. largest: 24 ½ inches wide by 23 ¾ inches deep by 18 ¾ inches tall smaller: 22 inches wide by 22 inches d...
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Early 20th Century American Primitive Decorative Objects

Materials

Oak

Antique Handcrafted Terracotta Pitcher Rustic Amphora-Style Clay Vessel
Located in West Hollywood, CA
This antique handcrafted terracotta pot is a striking example of traditional pottery, featuring a beautifully aged patina and a timeless, rustic charm. Likely originating from Europe...
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Early 20th Century European Primitive Decorative Objects

Materials

Earthenware

Modern Sculpture with a Primitive Borneo Door
Located in Alessandria, Piemonte
Primitive Borneo Granary old Door, with residue of color on a facade: suitable as a modern wood sculpture on support - I can darken the wood with simple wax on request. M/251. Inte...
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Late 18th Century Malaysian Antique Primitive Decorative Objects

Materials

Wood

Antique Primitive Swedish Large Hand-Carved Trough Style Wooden Dough Bowl, 1850
Located in Doylestown, PA
Antique primitive large Swedish trough style dough bowl, c. 1850. Hand carved from a single piece of wood, this robust, elongated bowl is designed for kneading and proofing dough. F...
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19th Century Swedish Antique Primitive Decorative Objects

Materials

Wood

Cradle with Infant, Bovey Tracey, circa 1790
Located in Melbourne, Victoria
A very fine example in creamware of an infant swaddled and lying in its crib. These miniature representations served various purposes: Decorative objects: Miniature models of infa...
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Late 18th Century English Antique Primitive Decorative Objects

Materials

Earthenware

Antique Copper Vessel w/ Large Handle, 19th Century
Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA
Antique Copper Vessel w/ Large Handle, 19th Century. This vessel has a beautiful natural patina to the copper. Scattered shallow dents, scratch...
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19th Century Unknown Antique Primitive Decorative Objects

Materials

Copper

19th Century Italian Cast Iron Coal Powered Iron
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Classic icon from the last century. Once used in every household, now its cherished for its simplicity and beauty. Cast in it's lid is the ancient symbol of Rome, She wolf with her b...
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1870s Italian Antique Primitive Decorative Objects

Materials

Iron

Gorgeous Primitive Swedish Burl Rootwood Bowl
Located in Houston, TX
Gorgeous primitive Swedish burl rootwood bowl dating to the early 19th century. Beautifully organic burl wood grain patterns decorate surface of this bowl. Two old steel plug repairs...
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Early 19th Century Swedish Antique Primitive Decorative Objects

Materials

Steel

Hiroyuki Nishimura Sculpture Two Abstract tribal style wild nature glamping
Located in Shibuya-ku, Tokyo
Shepherds. Sculpture by Hiroyuki Nishimura. Material: Camphor. This work is carved from log with some kinds of chainsaws.
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2010s Japanese Primitive Decorative Objects

Materials

Wood

20th Century American Hand-Woven Birch Basket
Located in Chicago, IL
Crafted with an artisan’s touch and a deep appreciation for natural materials, this 20th-century American hand-woven basket is a testament to both craftsmanship and ingenuity. Constr...
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20th Century American Primitive Decorative Objects

Materials

Birch

Vintage French Primitive Bowl, Dated 1901, France
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Primitive bowl from France Dated 1901 Unique organic shape - fruit bowl, decorative bowl, accent bowl, etc.
Category

Early 20th Century French Primitive Decorative Objects

Materials

Wood

Makonde Carved Figure
Located in London, GB
A fascinating large hand carved Shetani figure from the Makonde people of Tanzania. Named 'Daudi' which roughly translates to 'beloved'. The Shetani carved figures represent good spi...
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Mid-20th Century Tanzanian Primitive Decorative Objects

Materials

Hardwood

Pair of 18th Century French Millstones on Custom Wall Mounts
Located in Chicago, IL
A stunning pair of 18th century French millstones carved from granite and each with curved grooves carved into the surface which were originally used to crush course grains. We've mo...
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18th Century French Antique Primitive Decorative Objects

Materials

Granite

Pair of Primitive Hand Chiseled Horse Sculptures
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Two hand-chiseled horse sculptures with a primitive aesthetic. Their weathered finish adds character and suggests a sense of history. Placed on a fireplace mantel, they likely serv...
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1940s Spanish Vintage Primitive Decorative Objects

Materials

Wood

African Pottery Bowl with Geometric Pattern Early 20th Century
Located in Labrit, Landes
Early 20th century African pottery bowl In good vintage condition for its age.   
Category

Early 20th Century African Primitive Decorative Objects

Materials

Pottery

Large Cypriot Brown Ware Storage Jar Olla
Located in Bonita Springs, FL
Large Cypriot Brown Ware Storage Jar – Early-Middle Bronze Age (circa 2700-1900 B.C.) This impressive Cypriot brown ware storage jar, dating back to the Early-Middle Bronze Age (circ...
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15th Century and Earlier Cypriot Antique Primitive Decorative Objects

Materials

Pottery

Religious Polychrome Santos Wood Carving
Located in San Diego, CA
An early polychrome religious santos carving, circa 1800s. The piece is hand carved in a soft wood with original paint and polychrome finish on a wood...
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19th Century Spanish Antique Primitive Decorative Objects

Materials

Softwood

19th Century Articulated Wooden Figure of the Virgin Mary
Located in Leesburg, VA
19th century articulated wooden figure of the Virgin Mary Anonymous Spain; 19th century Polychrome wood, inset glass eyes Approximate size: 37 x 11 x 7 cm An antique ‘Virgin...
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19th Century Antique Primitive Decorative Objects

Materials

Glass, Wood, Paint

Mortal Black Marble, 20th Century, France
Located in New York, NY
A mortar made in France during the 20th Century. Made from black marble.
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Early 20th Century French Primitive Decorative Objects

Materials

Marble

Provincial Chinese Trunk Mortar, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
This large wooden mortar dates to the late 19th century and was originally used for crushing rice, grain, spices and other foodstuffs. Carved from a single tree trunk, the mortar has...
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Late 19th Century Chinese Antique Primitive Decorative Objects

Materials

Wood

19th Century French Articulated Mannequin
Located in San Francisco, CA
Mid-late 19th century expertly hand carved and fully articulated artist mannequin
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Late 19th Century French Antique Primitive Decorative Objects

Materials

Walnut

19th Century American Glazed Stoneware Jar
Located in Chicago, IL
A 19th century American tall Albany-slip-glazed stoneware storage jar with a heavy lip. This jar was originally used to store food, but is perfect today for storing umbrellas, walkin...
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19th Century American Antique Primitive Decorative Objects

Materials

Stoneware

Decorative Bowl with Primitive Decorations Green Red yellow colors France 1960
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
Decorative Bowl with Primitive Decorations Green Red yellow colors France 1960
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20th Century Primitive Decorative Objects

Materials

Wood

Primitive Pine Dough Box
Located in Baltimore, MD
25VJL114b Primitive pine dough box, measures :50”Lx22”Wx10”H Hungary, circa 1900, $240.00 Bread was an important staple for families who often had little ...
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Early 20th Century Hungarian Primitive Decorative Objects

Materials

Pine

Pair of 19th/20th Century Dutch Garden Clogs
Located in Chicago, IL
These late 19th or early 20th-century Dutch garden clogs, with their leather uppers and wooden soles, evoke a bygone era of simple, rustic craftsmanship. Each clog is thoughtfully de...
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Late 19th Century Dutch Antique Primitive Decorative Objects

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Leather, Wood

Primitive Polished Marble Stone Sculpture
Located in Skokie, IL
Primitive Polished Marble Stone Sculpture This striking sculpture is a primitive piece of unknown age and origin, but likely from Africa. It has been hand-carved of polished marble ...
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20th Century African Primitive Decorative Objects

Materials

Marble, Iron

Italian Mid 20th Century Ceramic Jug / Vase in Primitive Style By Urbano Fontana
Located in Roma, IT
We offer for sale a ceramic handcrafted in Italy by the Urbano Fontana factory, as attested by the signature engraved at the base, between the 60s and 70s. This vintage ceramic has a...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Primitive Decorative Objects

Materials

Ceramic

Italian Mid 20th century Enamelled Earthenware Carafe Vase in Primitive Style
Located in Roma, IT
We offer for sale a ceramic of great charm, a hybrid between a carafe and a vase, an object of common use that takes on an artistic value thanks to its sculptural shape and the splen...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Primitive Decorative Objects

Materials

Enamel

African carved hardwood figure of a Maasai warrior, signed, circa 1930
Located in Central England, GB
This superb beautifully carved hardwood sculpture is of a native African Maasai warrior sitting in a semi kneeling pose. He has powerful masculine featu...
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Mid-20th Century African Primitive Decorative Objects

Materials

Hardwood

Chinese Courtyard Grain Container, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
This rustic wooden container dates to the early 20th century and was once used to store dry goods or household items in a provincial home in Yunnan province. Hollowed from a single t...
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Early 20th Century Chinese Primitive Decorative Objects

Materials

Wood

Andrianna Shamaris Phallic Lingam Stone
Located in New York, NY
Century old stone from Sumatra. We have a collection of twelve. They look fabulous placed in a group as a sculpture. The price and images reflect the one shown. Used as a healing sto...
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Early 1900s Indonesian Antique Primitive Decorative Objects

Materials

Stone

Plaster Head Primitive Sculpture in the style of Easter Island Moai Sculpture
Located in Pasadena, CA
Inspired by the 380 A. D. Easter Island originals, this Plaster Head Sculpture showcases a fine example of primitive art, known to represent god...
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Late 20th Century Chilean Primitive Decorative Objects

Materials

Plaster

Tutsi Milk Jug Vase
Located in Vancouver, BC
An authentic wood container used by the Tutsi people, a group of people residing near the African Great Lakes. Carved from a single piece of wood, this ...
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Early 20th Century Rwandan Primitive Decorative Objects

Materials

Hardwood

Antique Primitive Handmade Decorative Bowl From Bulgaria
Located in Southampton, NJ
Primitive handmade decorative bowl with patina’d floral motif. Made in Bulgaria in the late 19th century. Shipping from Orange California.
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Early 19th Century Bulgarian Antique Primitive Decorative Objects

Materials

Clay

Early 20th Century Japanese Tray
Located in Chicago, IL
A chic and modern-in-spirit early 20th century Japanese hand-carved wooden tray of rectangular form raised on two runners, and with a circular convex bowl in the center. There are several knife marks on one side making us believe that this was used in the kitchen. Today its perfect for catching your keys, pocket change...
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Early 20th Century Japanese Primitive Decorative Objects

Materials

Wood

Ethiopian Carved Headrest
Located in Chicago, IL
So as not to muss their intricate hairstyles while sleeping, Ethiopian women would traditionally rest their heads on these petite wooden stands. The combination of conic base and con...
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Early 20th Century Ethiopian Primitive Decorative Objects

Materials

Wood

West African Hand-Crafted Earthenware Clay Pottery Bowl, Early 20th Century
Located in Doylestown, PA
Primitive style West African hand-crafted pottery bowl, early 20th century. It features an incised geometric design on the inside with a thick molded lip edge and has good weight. ...
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Early 20th Century African Primitive Decorative Objects

Materials

Clay, Earthenware

Set of Four 19th Century French Chamfers on Custom Mounts
Located in Chicago, IL
This set of four 19th-century French wrought iron chamfered shave draws is a tribute to the artistry of coopers, essential craftsmen in communities. These draws, once crucial tools f...
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19th Century French Antique Primitive Decorative Objects

Materials

Wrought Iron

Vintage Wooden Sculpture Atlante by Luciano Bertolotto, Italy
Located in Berghuelen, DE
Vintage Wooden Sculpture Atlante by Luciano Bertolotto, Italy A large wooden sculpture made by the Italian sculptor Luciano Bertolotti (Pompi). Handmade with several antique wooden pieces...
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Late 20th Century Italian Primitive Decorative Objects

Materials

Wood

Primitive decorative objects for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a broad range of unique Primitive decorative objects 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 decorative objects created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include decorative objects, folk art, serveware, ceramics, silver and glass and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with wood, ceramic and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Primitive decorative objects made in a specific country, there are Europe, North America, and Asia pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original decorative objects, popular names associated with this style include Andrianna Shamaris, Ethic&Tropic, Hiroyuki Nishimura, and Bovey Pottery. 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 decorative objects differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $70 and tops out at $156,000 while the average work can sell for $1,200.

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