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Collectibles and Curiosities For Sale
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Antony Gormley
Located in New York, NY
Author Martin Caiger-Smith
A new and updated edition of the definitive monograph on the British artist Antony Gormley, now available in an affordably priced format.
This beauti...
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21st Century and Contemporary Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
Colonial Furniture: The Superb Collection of the late Howard Reifsnyder, 1st Ed
Located in valatie, NY
Colonial Furniture: The Superb Collection of the Late Howard Reifsnyder, including signed pieces by Philadelphia cabinetmakers, formerly contained i...
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1920s American Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
Made in Italy Sound Amplifier, White Ceramics, Customizable Speaker, 2022
Located in San Miniato PI, IT
Description
This is an amplifier compatible with all smartphones in which the speaker is positioned at the bottom, near the microphone. It will allow you to increase the volume of your smartphone by 15/20 decibels!
European Design Patent filed n. 005778529
Materials
Handmade in 100% Italian ceramic and non-toxic glazes, i.e. free of lead and other substances harmful to the health of workers (as required by EU regulations).
Method Of Use
Just insert your smartphone in the appropriate space and start your favorite music to hear it clear and loud at home, outdoors or wherever you want! It has a hole for passing the power cable.
Eco-Sustainable Production
The production method is characterized by an ethical and eco-sustainable approach. Ceramics of controlled origin, non-toxic glazes and photovoltaic panels are used to guarantee the functioning of the electric ovens...
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2010s Italian Modern Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Ceramic
Original Antique Print of Guy de Bryan and Bernabò Visconti, 1842
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique print titled 'Sir Guy de Bryan & Bernabo Visconti'. Old print of Guy de Bryan and Bernabò Visconti. This print originates from 'A critical inquiry into antient armour as it e...
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19th Century Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
20th Century, Iconic, Barovier e Toso Murano Smoking Set of Four Pieces
Located in Catania, IT
Rare and amazing, smoke set by Barovier & Toso. Green inside with white jacket and outside in shades of black in Murano blown glass set of four pieces. Large...
Category
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass
Murano Sommerso Geometric Blue Art Glass Cigarette or Cocktail Pick Holder
Located in Miami Beach, FL
Gorgeous example of Sommerso technique developed in the 1930's by Murano glass workers. This striking geometric piece goes from blue to an amber color to clear glass. The top has a h...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Art Glass
Sar The Essence of Indian Design Book
Located in New York City, NY
An exploration of the timeless beauty of Indian design through 200 classic objects.
The Indian subcontinent is an amalgamation of peoples, cultures, languages and philosophies. Th...
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21st Century and Contemporary Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
G. Mchardy Special White Gutty Golf Ball
Located in Oxfordshire, GB
Gutta Percha Golf Ball, G. McHardy Special.
A moulded mesh patterned white Gutta Percha golf ball in original condition manufactured by G. McHa...
Category
20th Century English Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Rubber
Round Cobalt Blue Madonna and Child Hinged Trinket Box Limoges China
By Limoges
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
A beautiful cobalt blue trinket box with a hinged lid. The top features a scene of the Madonna and Child, with a wreath of gold surrounding the edges. The body is decorated with gold floral accents. The lid is hinged in a bronze hue. The bottom is marked "Limoges China...
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20th Century Chinese Neoclassical Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Metal
Royal Doulton Golf Plate, Series Ware
Located in Oxfordshire, GB
Royal Doulton Series Ware Golf plate.
Royal Doulton rack plate with polychrome golf scene and the proverb, "EVERY DOG HAS HIS DAY, AND EVERY MAN HIS HOUR", designed by Charles Crombie. The rear of the plate with Royal Doulton trade mark, pattern No. D3395 and '18'.
Charles 'Chas' Crombie (1885 - 1967) was an illustrator whose work is well known to the collector. His pictures can be found in many forms, on postcards, calendars, in books and on Royal Doulton ceramics.
Royal Doulton Golf...
Category
1910s English Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Ceramic
Made in Italy Sound Amplifier, Light Blue Ceramics, Customizable Speaker, 2022
Located in San Miniato PI, IT
Description
This is an amplifier compatible with all smartphones in which the speaker is positioned at the bottom, near the microphone. It will allow you to increase the volume of your smartphone by 15/20 decibels!
European Design Patent filed n. 005778529
Materials
Handmade in 100% Italian ceramic and non-toxic glazes, i.e. free of lead and other substances harmful to the health of workers (as required by EU regulations).
Method Of Use
Just insert your smartphone in the appropriate space and start your favorite music to hear it clear and loud at home, outdoors or wherever you want! It has a hole for passing the power cable.
Eco-sustainable Production
The production method is characterized by an ethical and eco-sustainable approach. Ceramics of controlled origin, non-toxic glazes and photovoltaic panels are used to guarantee the functioning of the electric ovens...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Ceramic
Royal Doulton Figures 1st Ed. Hardcover Book 1979
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Royal Doulton Figures 1st Ed. 1st Printing, Hardcover Book 1978.
Royal Doulton Figures Produced at Berslem c1890 - 1978 Desmond Eyles & Richard Dennis.
Published by Royal Doulton T...
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Late 20th Century Victorian Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
Royal Doulton Golf Plate, Series Ware
Located in Oxfordshire, GB
Royal Doulton series ware golf plate.
Royal Doulton rack plate with polychrome golf scene and the proverb, "HE HATH A GOOD JUDGMENT WHO RELIETH NOT WHOLLY ON HIS OWN", designed by Charles Crombie. The rear of the plate with Royal Doulton trade mark, pattern No. D3395 and '21'.
Charles 'Chas' Crombie (1885 - 1967) was an illustrator whose work is well known to the collector. His pictures can be found in many forms, on postcards, calendars, in books and on Royal Doulton ceramics.
Royal Doulton Golf...
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1910s English Sporting Art Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Ceramic
Antique Handcolored Print of Thomas Montacute of Salisbury and a Knight, 1842
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique print titled 'Thomas Montacute Earl of Salisbury and a Knight'. Old print of Thomas Montacute, Earl of Salisbury. This print originates from 'A critical inquiry into antient ...
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19th Century Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
Antique Print of a Knight and Guard, 1842
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique print titled 'A Knight and one of the King's Guards'. Old print of a knight and guard of the King. This print originates from 'A critical inquiry into antient armour as it ex...
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19th Century Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
Antique Print of an Archer and Crossbowman, 1842
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique print titled 'Archer and Cross Bowman'. Old print of an archer and crossbowman. This print originates from 'A critical inquiry into antient armour as it existed in Europe (.....
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19th Century Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
Original Concorde Design Drawing, England, c. 1960
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
An extremely rare and original design drawing of the world renowned and much loved Concorde Aircraft. Concorde memorabilia is becoming more and mo...
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20th Century English Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
Antique Handcolored Print of Thomas Peyton in Full Armor Gear, 1842
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique print titled 'Sir Thomas Peyton'. Old print of Thomas Peyton, sheriff of Cambridgeshire and Huntingdonshire. This print originates from 'A critical inquiry into antient armou...
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19th Century Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
Antique Print of Crossbowman by Meyrick, 1842
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique print titled 'A Cross-Bow-Man and his Paviser'. Old print of a crossbowman and a man with a pavise (shield). This print originates from 'A critical inquiry into antient armou...
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19th Century Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
Italian Modern White Plastic Column Radio, 1990s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian modern white plastic column radio, 1990s.
Column radio covered with a white plastic structure. The radio is functional.
Good conditions.
Measurements in cm 24 x 26 x 61 H....
Category
1990s Italian Mid-Century Modern Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Metal, Metallic Thread
Antique Print of a Soldier and Knight, 1842
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique print titled 'A Soldier and Knight'. Old print of a soldier and knight. This print originates from 'A critical inquiry into antient armour as it existed in Europe (..)' by Si...
Category
19th Century Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
Antique Print of the Earl of Richmond, 1842
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique print titled 'Peter Earl of Richmond and a Soldier'. Old print of the Earl of Richmond and a soldier. This print originates from 'A critical inquiry in...
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19th Century Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
Italian Mid-Century Floor Electric White Metal and Plastic Popcorn Machine, 1960
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian mid-century floor electric white metal and plastic popcorn machine, 1960s
Floor standing electric popcorn machine with square base in cream wh...
Category
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Metal
The Robinson Crusoe by Daniel Defoe, Illustrated, 1931
Located in Colorado Springs, CO
Defoe, Daniel. The Life and Strange Surprising Adventures Robinson Crusoe of York, Mariner, as related by Himself. London: Humphrey Milford, 1931. Embe...
Category
1930s English Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
Antique Print of an Officer of Pikemen, 1842
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique print titled 'An Officer of Pikemen'. Old print of an officer of pikemen. This print originates from 'A critical inquiry into antient armour as it existed in Europe (..)' by ...
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19th Century Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
Blue Clown Head Cookie Jar, USA, 1960s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
A rare survivor from late 1950s or early 60s comes this large canister in the shape of a clown bear head. It measures 25 cm in height and 17 cm in width. Originally made as a toy beach/sand toy...
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Plastic
Antique Print of William Longuespee, 1842
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique print titled 'William Longuespee Earl of Salisbury'. Old print of William Longuespee, Earl of Salisbury. This print originates from 'A critical inquiry into antient armour as...
Category
19th Century Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
Antique Print of the Triumph of Justice by Elinksterk, c.1828
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique print titled 'Zinnebeeld der Geregtigheid - Symbole de la Justice'. The Triumph of Justice; allegorical scene with Justice standing at centre, blindfolded and holding scales,...
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19th Century Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
Antique Print of a Knight of the Birmingham Family, 1842
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique print titled 'A knight of the Birmingham Family'. Old print of a knight of the Birmingham family. This print originates from 'A critical inquiry into antient armour as it exi...
Category
19th Century Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
Paco Rabanne, 1960s Vintage White Leather & brass Discs clutch bag, Labels
By Paco Rabanne
Located in London, GB
Rare, chic, modernist white leather and brass discs Paco Rabanne purse or clutch bag, 1960s, original Saks and Paco Rabanne labels.
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Space Age Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Brass
The American Country House by Clive Aslet, 1st Ed
Located in valatie, NY
The American Country House by Clive Aslet. Yale University Press, 1990. 1st Ed hardcover with dust jacket. This great book describes the great country houses that were built with Ame...
Category
1990s American Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
Antique Print of the Duke of York, 1842
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique print titled 'Duke of York, father of Edward the fourth slain A.D. 1460'. Old print of the Duke of York. This print originates from 'A critical in...
Category
19th Century Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
Houses by Thierry W. Despont, 1st Limited Ed, With Letter to Herbert Kasper
Located in valatie, NY
Houses by Thierry W. Despont. Published by Office of Thierry Despont, New York, 1990. 1st Ed hardcover with dust jacket. Private edition with personal letter to Sandra and Herbert Kasper. He was an American fashion designer known as Kasper. He studied English and advertising at New York University and fashion at the Parsons School of Design in New York from 1951–53 and l'Ecole de la Chambre Syndicale de la Couture Parisienne in 1953. He left NYU to serve in the US Army in Europe. After World War II he enrolled at Parsons, where he became a protégé of milliner Fred Frederics. After graduating, he returned to Paris for two years developing his skills in design while working for Jacques Fath, Christian Dior, and Marcel Rochas. When he returned to the US, he worked for Frederics at Mr. John. He was also a famous art collector. He was an avid art collector, and in 2011, the Morgan Library and Museum devoted an exhibition, called “Mannerism and Modernism: The Kasper Collection of Drawings and Photographs,” to the designer.unnumbered copy of a run of 1000. With letter from Despont to his client. Mr. Despont was Associate Architect for the Centennial Restoration of the Statue of Liberty and has completed the restoration of Clayton, the Frick family mansion in Pittsburgh. Mr. Despont designed the Decorative Arts Galleries of the new J. Paul Getty Museum and, in collaboration with Richard Meier, was responsible for the interior design of the museum's sculpture and painting galleries. The office also completed the 50,000 square foot flagship store on Bond Street for Ralph Lauren. In the US, the firm designed the Edmond J. Safra Synagogue on East 63rd Street in New York and the flagship store for Harry Winston in Beverly Hills, California. Mr. Despont and his office have completed several very high end hotel projects. Among them are the renovation of the Carlyle Hotel in New York, Claridge's and The Dorchester in London, and Boca Raton Resort & Club in Florida. Current hotel projects include the renovation of the Ritz Paris, the Dorchester Collection's new 45 Park Lane Hotel in London, The Chatwal in New York, and the Divan Hotel in Istanbul. volume with its own dustjacket. These books were given only to clients of the firm. Privately printed set, issued between 1990 and 1995 in a special case. Volume I. 1990, unnumbered copy of 1000 published. Illustrated with photographs by Philippe-Louis Houze and watercolors by Bonnie Glasser. Provides high quality photographs of exteriors and interiors of important houses planned...
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1990s American Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
Christie's Imperial Design From Stockholm to St. Petersburg, 25 November 2008
Located in valatie, NY
Christie's Imperial Design From Stockholm to St. Petersburg, 25 November 2008. Auction catalog, 1st Ed consists of 190 pages with 134 lots illustrated ...
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21st Century and Contemporary English Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
Art of Tibet Book by Pratapaditya Pal
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Art of Tibet
– November 1, 1990
by Pratapaditya Pal.
Publisher: Harry N Abrams; Expanded Ed edition (November 1, 1990)
Language: : English
Hardcover: 343 pages
Art of Tibet: A Catalogue of the Los Angeles County Museum of Art Collection.
Soft cover
Intense colors and fanciful depictions of the Buddhist deities distinguish the art of Tibet. This catalogue raisonne of Tibetan art outside its native land provides an accessible introduction to the subject. The history of Tibetan thanka...
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1990s Tibetan Tibetan Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
Fernand Léger by Peter De Francia 1st Ed
Located in valatie, NY
Fernand Léger by Peter De Francia. Published by Yale University Press, 1983. 1st Ed hardcover with dust jacket. Joseph Fernand Henri Léger; (February 4, 1881 – August 17, 1955) was a...
Category
1980s American Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
Journey: The Life & Times of an American Architect by Alan Wanzenberg, Signed
Located in valatie, NY
Journey: The Life and Times of an American Architect by Alan Wanzenberg, Signed and inscribed Stated Pointed Leaf Press 2013. 1st Ed hardcover no dust jacket as published. With a preface by prominent philanthropist, art collector, curator, and Wanzenberg's friend, Beth Rudin DeWoody. Featuring stunning, never-before-published images of Wanzenberg's projects by world-renowned photographer William Abranowicz. This is the first-ever monograph to chronicle the trajectory, work, inspirations, and motivations of esteemed New York architect and interior designer Alan Wanzenberg. For Wanzenberg, designing is nothing short of an intellectual process. With sensitivity to place and a deep understanding of design history, Journey showcases his original takes on archetypical styles, including American Arts & Crafts, Shaker, French Art Deco, and American Farmhouse. The result is always a seamlessly developed, beautifully understated home that is a perfect amalgamation of the client's taste and the project's context. Become inspired by the integral influences and experiences that comprise Wanzenberg's journey, all of which have led him to become the distinctive, high-profile, and well-accomplished designer that he is today. Esteemed New York architect and interior designer Alan Wanzenberg shares his intimate story and brilliantly crafted projects...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
Mid-Century Vintage French Metal Pedal Car in Blue Azure, circa 1950s
Located in Sofia, BG
Stunning large sized vintage pedal car in blue azure. Very good condition with some traces of use and age.
France, circa 1950.
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Mid-20th Century French Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Metal
Beautiful Antique Print of Inhabitants of Tonga Tabu, C.1836
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique print titled 'Tonga-Tabu'. Old print depicting various inhabitants of Tonga Tabu. This print originates from 'Entdeckungs, Reise der Franzosischen Corvette Astrolabe Unternomen auf Befehl Konig Karls...
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19th Century Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
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Paper
Jacqueline Kennedy Authentic Artbag Handbag with Certificate of Authenticity
Located in Jersey, GB
A black leather handbag gifted by Jacqueline Kennedy to Maud Shaw, her children’s nanny
Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis (1929-1994) married John F Kennedy in 1953. When he was elected ...
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Mid-20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Leather
Above Washington by Robert Cameron
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Above Washington - A Collection Of Nostalgic And Contemporary Aerial Photographs
Above Washington. The Nation's capitol is here celebrated with the eye of history and a elan of today's headlines Never before have America's monuments been so dramatically and lovingly displayed, as shown by Robert Cameron's aerial views and introduction by Alistaie Cooke.
Title ABOVE WASHINGTON
Author Cameron, Robert
Format Binding Hardcover
Book Condition Used - Good
Date Published 1982-01-01
Publisher: Cameron and Company, San Francisco
Binding: Hardcover
Book Condition: Fine
Dust Jacket Condition: Fair, wears
Edition: 1st Edition
First printing. Oblong folio
Cameron is a member of the Royal Photographic Society and a member of the Presidents Council of the International Center of Photography. His work has been exhibited in Paris at La Bibliotheque Historique and the Foundation Mona Bismarck. In New York at the International Center of Photography, the New York City Municipal Arts Foundation. In San Francisco at the Vision...
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20th Century British Expressionist Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
Gio Ponti, Una Collezione Sotheby's Sale Catalogue, 2005, 1st Ed
Located in valatie, NY
Gio Ponti, Una Collezione Sotheby's Sale Catalogue, 2005 in Milano. 1st Ed softcover auction catalog. Sotheby's auction catalogue of a sale of works by the influential and one of the...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
Antique Large Victorian Key Wind Mechanical Scary White Cat Toy, As Found
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This antique mechanical toy is unsigned, but presumed to have been made in Europe, possibly England or Austria in approximately 1880 and done in...
Category
Late 19th Century Austrian High Victorian Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Metal
Original Antique Engraving of Inhabitants of Tonga Tabu, C.1836
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique print titled 'Tonga-Tabu'. Old print depicting various inhabitants of Tonga Tabu. This print originates from 'Entdeckungs, Reise der Franzosischen Corvette Astrolabe Unternomen auf Befehl Konig Karls...
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19th Century Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
Aldo Londi Rimini Blue Ashtray for Bitossi
By Bitossi, Aldo Londi
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Vintage ashtray in signature Rimini blue glaze with leaf motif by Aldo Londi for Bitossi. Marked "Italy" on bottom.
Artist: Aldo Londi
Manufacturer: Bitossi
Origin: Italy
...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Ceramic
Royal Doulton Golf Bowl, Series Ware
Located in Oxfordshire, GB
Royal Doulton Series ware Golf bowl.
Royal Doulton bowl with polychrome golf scene designed by Charles Crombie. The bottom of the bowl with Royal Doul...
Category
1910s English Sporting Art Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Ceramic
Bill Blass: an American Designer by H O'hagan, K Rowold & M Vollbracht (Book)
Located in North Yorkshire, GB
Published to accompany a major retrospective exhibition of Blass's career at the Indiana University Art Museum, this lavish presentation presents more than 250 of his most important ensembles, beginning with his earliest work for Anna Miller...
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20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
Antique Map of Kerguelens Island Coast by Cook, 1784
By James Cook
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique print titled 'Kerguelen's Land (..)'. Antique map of Kerguelens island coast, known today as the Desolation islands. Originates from 'A Voyage to the Pacific Ocean: Undertaken, by the Command of His Majesty, for Making Discoveries in the Northern Hemisphere (..)' published in Dublin.
Artists and Engravers: James Cook...
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18th Century Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
Architectural Impression of Villa a Pont a Mousson in France, Chabat, c.1900
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique print titled 'Villa Weber, Mr. Paul Sédille Architecte'. This print depicts the design of a building in France. Originates from 'La Brique et La Terre Cuite' by P. Chabat. Ar...
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20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
Fighting for Love in the Century of Extinction, Signed
Located in valatie, NY
Fighting for Love in the Century of Extinction: How Passion and Politics Can Stop Global Warming by Eban Goodstein. Published by University Press of New England, 2007. 1st Ed hardcover with dust jacket. The central idea in Fighting for Love in the Century of Extinction is simple: Unchecked, global warming threatens to destroy one of every two animals, birds, plants, reptiles, forests, fish and other creatures alive today on the earth. This looming ecological collapse will only be arrested if we can articulate and embrace what the natural world means to each of us, and then fight a series of hard political battles to preserve creation. On a subject about which it is easy to feel despair, Goodstein offers a realistic, ambitious, and hopeful political solution to avoid a century of mass extinction, a vision grounded in a moral view that embraces the interconnection of all life forms on the planet. Emerging from his work as both an economist and a leader in the clean energy movement, this passionate book sets a new frame for helping Americans understand global warming as the challenge of our generation. Weaving personal narrative with scientific facts, Goodstein begins with an overview of the current global warming crisis. In Chapters 2 and 3 (“Wealth” and “Knowledge”) he explores the question of whether the scale of mass extinction we are beginning to witness in the 21st century has more ominous implications for human welfare than it did in the 20th century. By destroying so much of creation,will we destroy the foundation of our own material prosperity? By tearing out so many pages in the book of life...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
Antique Map of the Friendly Islands by Cook, 1803
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique map Friendly Islands titled 'Kaart van de Vrienden-Eilanden'. Antique map of the Friendly Islands depicting Rotterdam or Anamocka, Middelburg or Eaoowe and Amsterdam or Tonga...
Category
19th Century Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
X Years Of COLL & CORTÉS
Located in valatie, NY
X Years Of COLL & CORTÉS. Published by Coll & Cortes, 2014, Spain. 1st Ed exhibit catalog. "To our surprise, it dawned on us that Coll & Cortes was rapidly approaching its tenth birthday. In ten years, a small office staffed by Nicolas, myself, and his six dogs, became prominent premises in the heart of Madrid and London, fourteen employees and - despite all the pessimists saying that the market in Spanish old masters...
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21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
19th C. Islamic Antique Qajar Blue Tile with Koranic Script, Ottoman Turkish
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Antique 19th century Qajar blue tile with Islamic calligraphy writing
Antique 19th century ottoman Turkish tile, Islamic Koranic calligraphy script.
Qaja...
Category
19th Century Turkish Islamic Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Ceramic, Pottery
John William Polidori-the Vampyre-1819-1st Ed-Michael Sadleir's Copy
Located in Hillsborough, NJ
Author: POLIDORI, John William.
Title: The Vampyre; A Tale.
Publisher: London: for Sherwood, Neely, and Jones, 1819.
Description: First edition third issue and Michael Sadl...
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1810s British Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
At Home in Savannah, Great Interiors, First Edition
By Harris Tattnall
Located in valatie, NY
At Home in Savannah, Great Interiors. Boca Raton: Gold Coast Publishing. First edition hardcover with dust jacket, 1978. 87 pp. A photographic overview of 21 houses and their interio...
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20th Century American Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
Boucheron Four Generations 1st Edition Signed by Alain Boucheron
Located in London, GB
Published by Rizzoli 1988.
Signed by Alain Boucheron with a dedication ‘To Lucia, who knows what”beauty” means with my warmest regards. Alain Boucheron’
An important book that ...
Category
1980s American Modern Vintage 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 or azulejo
This tile painted in blue over white in ...
Category
Late 20th Century Portuguese Baroque Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Delft, Faience, Terracotta
Antique Print of the Villa Salamandre in France, Chabat, c.1900
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique print titled 'Villa Salamandre Houlgate (Calvados) Mr. Baumier Architecte'. This print depicts the design of a building in France. Originates from 'La Brique et La Terre Cuit...
Category
20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
Antique and Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities for Sale
Antique and vintage collectibles and curiosities can bring whimsy and wonder to any interior.
Decorating with old scientific instruments, historical memorabilia and vintage musical instruments, as well as other authentic collectibles and curiosities that can be found on 1stDibs, presents an opportunity to create a unique, natural history museum-like atmosphere in your home that can provoke conversation as often as it pays tribute to how far we’ve come in understanding our world.
And bringing collectibles and curiosities into your space is actually on trend — Wunderkammern, or curiosity cabinets, were all the rage in Europe during the 1500s and continued to have adherents there and in the U.S. in the following centuries. Today, however, they’re experiencing a real surge in popularity and influencing how many interior designers are furnishing and decorating homes — combining contemporary with antique, scientific with tribal, earthly with extraterrestrial, Les Lalanne tables with Flemish tapestries.
The original Wunderkammern were entire rooms filled with objects demonstrating their owners’ worldly knowledge: A proper one included artificiala or preciosa (objets d’art); naturalia (such as skeletons, shells, minerals); exotica (taxidermy or dried plants); and scientifica (scientific instruments), frequently alongside religious relics and ancient artifacts.
Pay tribute to a history of rich and diverse musical traditions that have taken shape all over the world by decorating your home with a collection of antique and vintage musical instruments — with a little help from strong hanging wire or some wall hooks, vintage brass instruments such as a gong, French horn or trumpet can help elevate a home office or complement the efforts you’ve made to ensure a welcoming vibe in your home’s entryway. Bells or antique wind instruments can add provocative metallic contrasts to dark woods as tabletop decorative objects.
Create an intriguing focal point with Georgian scientific instruments, such as stick barometers with mahogany cases or lacquered brass telescopes. These items stem from an era named for the monarchies of the four King Georges, who ruled England in succession starting in 1714 (plus King William’s reign, which lasted until 1837). Just as there was beautiful jewelry produced during the period that today is coveted by collectors, there is much to be found in the collectibles and curiosities realm too.
Wanderlust, nostalgia and a shared love of good design are contributing factors to certain trends in decorating — just as vintage trunks and luggage have reappeared as furniture or home accents in a bedroom or foyer, decorating with globes, maps or nautical objects is similarly rooted in the allure of travel and a penchant for the stylish finishing touch that collectibles bring to our homes.
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