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Collectibles and Curiosities For Sale
Color: Purple
Color: Pink
Property The Estate of the Late J.P. Morgan, Complete Set of Catalogs from 1944
Located in valatie, NY
Property of the Estate of the Late J.P. Morgan, All 4 catalogs from the famous sale of J. P. Morgans estate from 1944 and they are bound into a hardcover book. The catalog lots have selling prices noted in pencil. Sale #1: Furniture and Objects of Art, Part 1, Sale Number 513, January 6,7, and 8, 1944. Sale #2: Color Plate Books...
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1940s Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities
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Paper
Jaipur Splendor
Located in NEW YORK, NY
A delicate blend of old and new, Jaipur is a vibrant city full of energy, color and grandeur. With a history of maharajas, emperors and queens, the capital of the Rajasthan state has a prestigious heritage and an esteem that continues to this day. The City Palace, a sprawling complex of buildings and courtyards, is a testament to Jaipur’s magnificence and still acts as the home of the former royal family. The impressive and intricate Hawa Mahal, composed of pink and orange sandstone, helps lend Jaipur its nickname, “the Pink City.”
But Jaipur is more than just splendid palaces and enchanting jewels. The bustling bazaars, traditional handmade crafts and delicious street food truly embody the city’s dynamic spirit. Jaipur is at its most lively during the annual celebration of Holi, an ebullient “festival of colors” that heralds eternal love and the arrival of spring. Jaipur Splendor is a dazzling tour of this one-of-a-kind city.
Mozez Singh is a writer, producer and director in the Indian film...
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2010s American Collectibles and Curiosities
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Linen
Andy Warhol, Love, Sex, and Desire, Drawings 1950–1962
By Andy Warhol, TASCHEN
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
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Paper
Amalfi Coast
Located in NEW YORK, NY
The Amalfi Coast is the pinnacle of the Italian dream. Tucked amongst the lemon blossoms and the bougainvillea is a line of thirteen towns that comprise t...
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21st Century and Contemporary Collectibles and Curiosities
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Other
Esempi Reprint, Lighting, 1934-1964, Italy, 2010s
By Roberto Aloi
Located in Milan, IT
Esempi was one of the most important interior design publications from the 1930s to the 1970s. Over 500 models of table, floor and ceiling lamps...
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2010s Italian Collectibles and Curiosities
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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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1980s Hong Kong Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities
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Paper
Alfred Dunhill Sterling Silver Cigarette Case, circa 1930
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Sterling silver cigarette case with decorative enamel face. Art Deco design.
The case is beautifully enameled in a blue and black geometric pattern with a silver finish. The interior of the cigarette case is marked "Alfred Dunhill Paris...
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1930s American Art Deco Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities
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Silver
"Art =" Book
Located in New York City, NY
A fresh and unconventional approach to exploring 6,000 years of art history through 800 masterpieces from The Metropolitan Museum of Art
Featuring more than 800 artworks from the ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Collectibles and Curiosities
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Paper
Sparton Model 557 "Sled" Radio by Walter Dorwin Teague
By Sparton, Walter Dorwin Teague
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Sparton model 557 radio designed by Walter Dorwin Teague for the Sparks-Worthington Company in Jackson, Michigan during 1936. The radio, known as the "sled" or "3-knob" is considered...
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1930s American Art Deco Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities
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Chrome
Arthur Secunda Acrylic Sculpture Title "Life" Signed, Numbered, 12/20
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful sculpture celebrating " Life" by the well known artist Arthur Second. This piece has a dedication under base as shown .Is signed and numbe...
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Late 20th Century American Post-Modern Collectibles and Curiosities
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Acrylic
Barbie(TM): The World Tour
Located in New York, NY
Author Margot Robbie and Andrew Mukamal, Photographs by Craig McDean, Foreword by Edward Enninful, Introduction by Margaret Zhang, Afterword by Greta Gerwig
For the press tour following the record-breaking release of Greta Gerwig’s award-winning, acclaimed Barbie movie, producer and star Margot Robbie and her stylist Andrew Mukamal immersed themselves in some of Barbie’s most iconic outfits and curated vintage pieces, then approached designers, from Giorgio Armani to Donatella Versace, to create looks inspired by the doll-size originals. Many of these looks were not seen as the official Barbie press tour was cut short—so Margot and Andrew worked with renowned fashion photographer Craig McDean to shoot her in the looks exactly as they were curated: Schiaparelli in Los Angeles, Vivienne Westwood in London, vintage Chanel with matching Steamline luggage at the airport, and beyond.
Accompanying McDean’s sumptuous photography are original Barbie dolls...
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21st Century and Contemporary Collectibles and Curiosities
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Paper
Lawrence Schiller Marilyn & Me a Memoir, Signed, Limited Edition Book
Located in Los Angeles, CA
In the flesh.
Just months before her death, Marilyn Monroe gave a young photographer his big break, and this is his story.
“You’re already famous, now you’re going to make me f...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Collectibles and Curiosities
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Paper
Ibiza Bohemia
Located in NEW YORK, NY
From roaring nightlife to peaceful yoga retreats, Ibiza’s hippie-chic atmosphere is its hallmark. This quintessential Mediterranean hot spot has served as an escape for artists, creatives, and musicians alike for decades. It is a place to reinvent oneself, to walk the fine line between civilization and wilderness, and to discover bliss. Ibiza Bohemia...
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2010s American Collectibles and Curiosities
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Linen
Mexico: The Cookbook
By Phaidon
Located in New York City, NY
Mexico: The Cookbook is the definitive bible of home-cooking from Mexico. With a culinary history dating back 9,000 years, Mexican food draws influences from Aztec and Mayan Indians...
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2010s Chinese Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
Vintage 1980s Keith Haring Exhibition Catalog
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Keith Haring 1988 Martin Lawrence limited editions catalog:
Features 49 color and 19 black and white printed illustrations and also includes an exhi...
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1980s Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities
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Paper
How To Become A Successful Artist
By Phaidon
Located in New York City, NY
The must-have business guide for all artists, written by the leading specialist in the global art market
Written for artists of all levels, ages and mediums the latest book from bestselling author Magnus Resch explores how artists can have a career in the field they love. He answers the most important questions including: How do I find gallery representation? How do I write an artist statement? How should I price my artworks? And what's the best Instagram strategy? Case studies are drawn from interviews with leading experts and practitioners, including artists, gallerists, and curators. It's an invaluable resource to explain the core business principles of being an artist and reveals how to make it in the art market.
This must-have guide includes business advice from the art world’s leading experts, such as Hans Ulrich Obrist, Jeffrey Deitch, Simon de Pury, Mera & Don Rubell, Mr. Brainwash, Oscar Murillo, Sean Scully, Peter Halley, Kenny Scharf, Lucien Smith...
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2010s Chinese Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
Exotic - A Fetish for the Foreign
Located in New York City, NY
A fascinating survey of the enduring human love affair with the exotic and the strange in art, architecture and design, and its impact on Western culture
Exotic explores our obsessio...
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21st Century and Contemporary Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
Prime, Art's next Generation
By Phaidon
Located in New York City, NY
The most exciting rising stars in contemporary art – who’s who and what’s next – featuring 107 artists born since 1980, as chosen by a new generation of art experts and leaders
This stunningly illustrated survey brings together more than 100 of the most innovative and interesting contemporary artists working across all media and spanning the globe. These are tomorrow’s art superstars as chosen by the future leaders of the art world: the curators, writers, and academics with their fingers on the pulse of contemporary art and culture.
Artists featured include: Lawrence Abu Hamdan; Farah Al Qasimi; Korakrit Arunanondchai; Firelei Báez; Meriem Bennani; Amoako Boafo; Danielle Brathwaite-Shirley; Jordan Casteel; Jesse Darling; Jadé Fadojutimi; Louis Fratino; Lauren Halsey; Kudzanai-Violet Hwami; Joy Labinjo; Lina Lapelyte; Carolyn Lazard; Ad Minoliti; Tyler Mitchell; Toyin Ojih Odutola; Ima-Abasi Okon; Thao Nguyen Phan; Christina Quarles; Tschabalala Self...
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2010s Chinese Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
Banded Agate Cufflinks
Located in Asheville, NC
Victorian style banded agate cufflinks with gilt toggle cuff settings. Banded agate is a type of chalcedony, with some of the layers being trans...
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1950s American Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities
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Agate, Silver
Gardener's Garden Inspiration Across Continents and Centuries
By Phaidon
Located in New York City, NY
With more than 1,000 images and descriptive texts, this is the ultimate celebration of the world’s most gorgeous gardens – now available with a stunning fuchsia pink cover
This internationally bestselling inspirational resource for garden lovers and designers is now reissued with a gorgeous new cover – bringing the book’s winning blend of authority and visual appeal to a new audience. The Gardener’s Garden...
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2010s Chinese Collectibles and Curiosities
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Paper
Large Vintage Gold Smith Leather Boxing Gloves c.1950 (FREE SHIPPING)
Located in San Francisco, CA
ABOUT
Original leather boxing gloves filled with horse hair. The leather is very soft and in good condition. .
CREATOR Wilson Sporting Goods.
DATE OF MANUFACTURE c.1950-1...
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Early 20th Century American Industrial Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Leather, Natural Fiber
21st Century Olimpia Round Bathroom Set Handmade in Italy in Artic Leather
By Pinetti
Located in Bagnatica, Lombardia
Olimpia, in all its beauty.
Our small tray, together with a soap dispenser and a toothbrush holder. A complete set with all the bathroom essentials presented here in a round shape...
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2010s Italian Modern Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Brass
Italian Modern Venetian Handmade Blue and Gold Carnival Mask with Feathers
Located in New York, NY
This Folk Art cobalt blue mask is a real Venetian creation, entirely hand-drawn and handcrafted with gold decor and white stone.
Italian Artists have realized this piece in full res...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Folk Art Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Metal, Metallic Thread
Lapis Lazuli Horse Knight
Located in Somis, CA
A beautiful hand carved horse bust in grade AAA natural lapis lazuli. The horse with robust neck and windswept mane, mouth slightly open and large alert eyes. Lapis of beautiful coba...
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20th Century Afghan Collectibles and Curiosities
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Lapis Lazuli
Vintage Book: Rhythms of Life - Insights from 1991, Russia, 1J133
Located in Bordeaux, FR
Dive into a literary journey with this vintage book titled "Ритмы жизни" (Rhythms of Life), originating from Russia and dating back to 1991. Authored by В.А.Доскин and Н.А.Лаврентьев...
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1990s Collectibles and Curiosities
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Paper
Vintage Tale: The Blind Musician, 1980, USSR, 1J145
Located in Bordeaux, FR
Immerse yourself in a timeless narrative with this vintage book titled "Слепой Музыкант" (The Blind Musician). Crafted by В.Г.Короленко, this captivating story from the year 1980 hai...
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1980s Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities
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Paper
Treasury of Golden Essays: Vintage Collection for Students and Applicants, 1J147
Located in Bordeaux, FR
Delve into the world of literature and scholarship with this vintage book titled "250 новых золотых сочинений" (250 New Golden Essays). Created around 1998 in Russia, this softcover ...
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1990s Collectibles and Curiosities
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Paper
Vintage USSR Book: 'Young Guard' by A.A. Fadeev - A Patriotic Epic, 1J110
Located in Bordeaux, FR
Embark on a patriotic journey through history with this captivating vintage book, 'Young Guard' by A.A. Fadeev, from the USSR. Circa 1982, this book stands as a treasured piece of li...
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1980s Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
Shagreen Breakfast Tray
Located in New York, NY
Shagreen Breakfast Tray:
Measures: 22" x 14" x 11"
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21st Century and Contemporary Collectibles and Curiosities
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Shagreen
Roar!: a Collection of Mighty Women
Located in New York, NY
Roar!: A Collection of Mighty Women
Author Ashley Longshore, Introduction by Diane von Fürstenberg
On the heels of Ashley Longshore’s successful I Do Not Cook, I Do Not Clean, I Do Not Fly Commercial comes Roar! A Collection of Mighty Women: inspirational portraits of the most culturally seminal women in history, created in the artist’s colorful signature style.
Ashley Longshore now turns her eye toward badass women throughout history with Roar! A Collection of Mighty Women. Longshore’s pop art paintings are never shy of daring; her art makes noise, and her singular portraits of legendary stateswomen, artists, and notable women from all walks of life include Marie Curie, Maya Angelou, Mother Teresa, Peggy Guggenheim, First Lady Michelle Obama, Greta Thunberg, Queen Elizabeth II, Cleopatra, Rosa Parks, Frida Kahlo, Josephine Baker, Amanda Gorman, and even Lynda Carter...
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21st Century and Contemporary Collectibles and Curiosities
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Paper
Milton Glaser, POP
Located in New York City, NY
An overview of the work of illustrator and designer Milton Glaser during the 1960s and 70s.
From 1954, when he co-founded the legendary Push Pin Studios, to the late 70s, Milton G...
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21st Century and Contemporary Collectibles and Curiosities
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Paper
20th Century American Collection of Twenty Five Edition Harvard Classics Books
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A vintage Mid-Century Modern American collection of twenty five volumes Deluxe Edition Harvard Classics books, covered in red, green leather in good c...
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Collectibles and Curiosities
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Leather, Paper
André Saraiva, Graffiti Life
Located in New York, NY
André Saraiva: Graffiti Life
Author André Saraiva, Contributions by Virgil Abloh and MAGDA DANYSZ and Jeffrey Deitch and Glenn O'Brien
The first and ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Collectibles and Curiosities
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Paper
Ocean, Exploring the Marine World
By Phaidon
Located in New York City, NY
Experience the force, mystery, and beauty of the ocean and seas through more than 300 images - featuring underwater photography, oceanographic maps and scientific illustrations, as well as paintings, sculptures and popular films.
Oceanography and art collide in this visual celebration of humans' relationship with the marine world. From early nautical cartography, scientific illustrations and astounding maps of the ocean floor to ancient Roman mosaics, Japanese woodblock prints and pop-culture ephemera Ocean takes readers across continents and cultures, spanning more than 3,000 years of history.
Vivid, full-page images reveal prehistoric marine creatures and fossils, mysterious flora and fauna, mythical creatures of the deep and surfing icons of today. Explore the diverse groups of fish and coral on the Great Barrier Reef, jellyfish from the deepest location on Earth and life in the polar waters of the Arctic and Antarctic. Learn about the dangers facing our planet's oceans due to climate change activity and the dedicated efforts of conservationists to benefit our underwater ecosystems.
Developed with a panel of marine biologists, research scientists, conservationists, photographers, museum curators and experts from organizations including the Wildlife Conservation Society and Scripps Institution of Oceanography, Ocean illustrates Sylvia Earle's observation: 'Everyone, everywhere is inextricably connected to and utterly dependent upon the existence of the sea.
Featured artists, designers, explorers, photographers and other creators include: Mary Anning, Brian Skerry, Jacques Cousteau...
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2010s Chinese Collectibles and Curiosities
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Paper
Pistils - Robert Mapplethorpe, Photography Hardcover Cased Book 1st Edition 1996
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Pistils, Photographs by Robert Mapplethorpe with an Essay by John Ashbery.
Hardcover in case and dust jacket – 1st Edition, 1996
Robert Mapplethorpe began taking photographs i...
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1990s American International Style Collectibles and Curiosities
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Paper
Ralph Lauren's Polo Shirt
Located in New York, NY
Introduction by Ralph Lauren, Foreword by Ken Burns, Afterword by David Lauren
Embodying a chic casualness that is uniquely American, the Polo shirt is a cultural symbol, worn by everyone from movie stars and presidents to athletes and artists.
The Polo shirt is to Ralph Lauren what Mickey Mous...
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21st Century and Contemporary Collectibles and Curiosities
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Paper
Lapis Lazuli Fully Polished Freeform
Located in BAARN, UT
Very intense good quality lapis blue with shiny pyrite details. Large piece.
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15th Century and Earlier Afghan Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
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Lapis Lazuli
Pablo Picasso Et Dora Maar. Une Histoire-Photographies De 1906 À 1946
Located in valatie, NY
Pablo Picasso et Dora Maar. Une Histoire - Des Oeuvres. Photographies de 1906 à 1946 - Vente Paris Maison de la Chimie - Paris 28 et 29 Octobre 1998. Published by Maison de la Chimie. First edition Softcover with die-cut blue cover. 93pp. Illustrated in b&w and color. Text in French and English. Important and hard to find catalog and historical document...
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1990s French Collectibles and Curiosities
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Paper
Antique 1909 Song of the English By Rudyard Kipling
Located in Seguin, TX
Song of the English By Rudyard Kipling, Illustrations by W. Heath Robinson, Published by Doubleday, Page & Company, New York, 1909. Red cloth with gilt decoration, tipped in color ...
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Early 20th Century Art Nouveau Collectibles and Curiosities
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Paper
King George VI Coronation Flag 1937
Located in Hastings, GB
British Royal Family
A Rare And Historical Royal Coronation Flag from The Coronation Of HRH King George VI in 1937.
George VI (Albert Frederick Arth...
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1930s English Empire Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities
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Cotton
Georgia O'Keeffe 'Art and Letters' Book
By Georgia O'Keeffe
Located in Bradenton, FL
Georgia O'Keeffe: Art and Letters by Jack Cowart and Juan Hamilton. Published by the National Gallery of Art, Washington, 1989. Softcover. 1st edition. Publi...
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1980s Modern Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities
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Paper
English Furniture a.D. 43, 1950 by Edward T. Joy, 1st Ed
Located in valatie, NY
English Furniture A.D. 43 - 1950 by Edward T. Joy. Published by Arco Pub. Co. NY. 1st Ed hardcover with dust jacket. 84 pp with 200 monochrome illustrations and archive photographs t...
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1960s American Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities
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Paper
First Edition a Song of the English by Rudyard Kipling
Located in New York, NY
First edition a song of The English by Rudyard Kipling. Original blue cloth with front cover pictorially stamped in gilt on front cover and spine. edition of illustrated work by Robi...
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Early 20th Century English Collectibles and Curiosities
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Paper
The Only Woman
By Phaidon
Located in New York City, NY
A compelling gallery of women who made their way into a man's world, shown through group portraits, each featuring a lone woman
An original approach to gender equality, this strik...
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2010s Chinese Collectibles and Curiosities
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Paper
Radical Architecture of the Future
By Phaidon
Located in New York City, NY
An important and fascinating collection of original projects by unique thinkers in the world of architecture and spatial design
Architectural practice today goes far beyond the de...
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2010s Chinese Collectibles and Curiosities
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Paper
Listening to Clay: Conversations with Contemporary Japanese Ceramic Artists
By Phaidon
Located in New York City, NY
The first book to tell the stories of the most revered living Japanese ceramists of the century in their own words, tracing the evolution of modern and contemporary craft and art in ...
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2010s Chinese Collectibles and Curiosities
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Paper
Ettore Sottsass Pink Ceramic Shiva Flower Vase, by BD Barcelona
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Shiva ceramic flower vase designed by Ettore Sottsass, circa 1973, edited by BD in Barcelona.
In good original condition with minor wear consistent with age and use preserving a b...
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2010s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Collectibles and Curiosities
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Ceramic
Jean-Michel Basquiat Crossroads
Located in New York, NY
Author Lee Jaffe, Foreword by Franklin Sirmans, Contributions by J. Faith Almiron
A rare and poignant compilation of photography and written anecdotes by American photographer and...
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21st Century and Contemporary Collectibles and Curiosities
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Paper
Mark Ryden Pinxit
By Mark Ryden
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Fuzzy bunnies, big-eyed girls, meat, magic and mystery.
Mark Ryden’s carnival of curiosities.
Collector’s edition: No. 51–1,050.
Limited to 1,000 individually numbered copies,...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Collectibles and Curiosities
Royal Air Force P10 Aircraft Compass No. 10489 T
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
A Royal Air Force P10 aircraft compass No. 10489 T
The compass has a brass body finished in black, it comes in its battleship grey painted wooden ...
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1930s British Colonial Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities
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Brass
Ettore Sottsass Pink Ceramic Shiva Flower Vase, by BD Barcelona
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Shiva ceramic flower vase designed by Ettore Sottsass, circa 1973, edited by BD in Barcelona.
In good original condition with minor wear consistent with age and use preserving a b...
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2010s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Collectibles and Curiosities
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Ceramic
Impressionist Masterpieces by John House
Located in Bradenton, FL
Impressionist Masterpieces, National Gallery of Art, Washington by John House. Hardcover book with dustjacket. First edition, published in 1985 by Hugh Lau...
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Late 20th Century Japanese Collectibles and Curiosities
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Paper
Set of Antique Books Dating from the 19th Century
Located in Beuzevillette, FR
Set of antique books dating from the 19th century. From an old protestant library near Le Havre in France. These books are called "Holy Bible". Th...
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Mid-19th Century English Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
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Paper
Les Picasso De Dora Maar, Succession De Madame Markovitch, Paris Auction Catalog
Located in valatie, NY
Les Picasso de Dora Maar, Succession de Madame Markovitch, Paris Auction Catalog. Piasa, Paris "LES PICASSO DE DORA MAAR. Succession de Madame Markovitch", October 27-28, 1998 Auctio...
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1990s French Collectibles and Curiosities
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Paper
Monumental Leather Football
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Fun oversized leather Wilson football measuring 30" long. Massive version of "The Duke." Likely a store display piece. Rare find. Great object and display piece.
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1980s American Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities
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Leather
Sotheby's: Jewelry From John Traina Collection Auction Catalog 2011
Located in valatie, NY
Sotheby's: Jewelry From John Traina Collection Auction Catalog 2011. 1st Ed softcover catalog. 92 lots. All lots described and illustrated in color. With an Index of Jewelry Makers. Consisting of cufflinks, men's jeweled dress...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Collectibles and Curiosities
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Paper
Cartier France Titanium 18 135 Rimless Sunglasses Eyeglasses Pink Gradient Case
By Cartier
Located in Dayton, OH
Cartier Titanium 18 135 rimless sunglasses featuring pink gradient lenses; serial number 3443005. Leather case, lens wipe, and original box included.
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Late 20th Century Modern Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Metal
Space Age Food Scale by Marco Zanuso for Terraillon
By Marco Zanuso
Located in San Diego, CA
Great design on this beautiful scale design by Marco Zanuso for Terraillon, circa 1970's, very light use and perfect working condition.
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Late 20th Century French Space Age Collectibles and Curiosities
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Plastic
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.
Find a wide range of antique and vintage collectibles and curiosities on 1stDibs.
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Italian writer and collector Umberto Pasti opens the doors to his remarkable cave of wonders in North Africa.
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Whaam! Blam! Pow! — a New Book on Pop Art Packs a Punch
Publishing house Assouline and writer Julie Belcove have teamed up to trace the history of the genre, from Roy Lichtenstein, Andy Warhol and Yayoi Kusama to Mickalene Thomas and Jeff Koons.
The Sparkling Legacy of Tiffany & Co. Explained, One Jewel at a Time
A gorgeous new book celebrates — and memorializes — the iconic jeweler’s rich heritage.
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The world’s most opulent chess set, weighing in at 513 carats, is literally fit for a king and queen.
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