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Collectibles and Curiosities For Sale
Style: Modern
Style: Baroque
1970s Vintage Red Pez Fireman Candy Dispenser U.S, Pat. 3.410.455 No Feet
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Stunning Pop Art PEZ dispenser from Austria. Made of plastic, in the 1970s. Marked made in Austria and US Pat. 3.410.455. It is a no feet dispenser. Foun...
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1970s Austrian Modern Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities

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Plastic

1996 Michelangelo And His World Hardcover book by Joachim Poeschke
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Michelangelo and His World: Sculpture of the Italian Renaissance By Albert Hirmer (photographer), Russell Stockman (trans), Joachim Poeschke and Irmgard Ernstmeier-Hirmer (photographer). Michelangelo And His World written by Joachimv Poeschke is the most comprehensive examination of Italian Renaissance sculpture from 1490 to 1560 ever published. New York: Harry N. Abrams, 1996. First edition. Hardcover. First printing. Monograph with 399 illustrations including 52 in color. Photographs by Albert Hirmer and Irmgard Ernstmeier-Hirmer. Translated from the German by Russell Stockman. A comprehensive look at Michelangelo's work. A very near fine copy in very near fine dust jacket. This is a heavy and oversized book Published in 1996, the book central to the whole study is the sculpture of Michelangelo...
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Late 20th Century Italian Baroque Collectibles and Curiosities

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Paper

Memento Mori by Callum Campbell
Located in Geneve, CH
Memento Mori by Callum Campbell Objects for Self Collection Signed Dimensions  W 3.5 x H 9.3 cm Materials: Brass Finish: Polished Engraved with clients name and date of birth...
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2010s Australian Modern Collectibles and Curiosities

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Brass

Scavullo Women by Francesco Scavullo, Pub, 1982
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Scavullo Women published in 1982 by Harper & Row, New York. Written by Francesco Scavullo, with 46 of his portraits and candid interviews. The black cloth bound book with its origina...
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1980s American Modern Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities

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Paper

Led Zeppelin a Photographic Collection Book by Neal Preston
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Led Zeppelin A Photographic Collection Book by Neal Preston. Led Zeppelin: A Photographic Collection Book by Neal Preston. 1st Edition: 2002, out of print. Author: Neal Preston. Softcover book. 192 page large photo history book of the legendary rock band Led Zeppelin.This is a huge soft cover volume, Dimensions: 12 1/2" x 9 1/2" x 1/2" thick. Neal Preston's collection of behind the scenes Led Zeppelin shots are some of the most revealing ever photographed. The more legendary a rock band becomes, the harder it is to peer through the myth. And the more unpredictable and off color their actions, the harder it is for an outsider to get inside and gain their confidence to photograph their real world. Preston and his "candid" camera were right t, on their private jets, at the after shows ; live recording sessions taking unique pictures during their 70's reign as the Lords of Misrule.This is a very sought after and out of print photo collection...
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Early 20th Century American Modern Collectibles and Curiosities

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Paper

Swarovski Pave' Crystal Gold Leopard Brooch or Pin, Signed and Retired
Located in Plainview, NY
An authentic rare retired Swarovski pave' crystal leopard brooch or pin. The beautiful brooch is engraved with the Swarovski logo in the back and is gold plated featuring clear pave ...
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Late 20th Century Modern Collectibles and Curiosities

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Crystal

Vintage Sensenich Wooden Propeller, circa 1945
By Sensenich
Located in Colorado Springs, CO
This is a beautiful wooden Sensenich propeller, dating to 1945. The propeller is stamped "H 3668" on the rear of the hub. Given its construction and designation, it is likely this propeller was flown at the very end of WWII. The Sensenich Propeller Company was established in 1932 to manufacture fixed-pitch wood aircraft propellers for the growing aviation market. The company started in Pennsylvania by two brothers. Their first experiments included pushing propeller-driven farm wagons down the narrow dirt roads of Lancaster County and, in the winter, strapping an engine and their wooden propeller to an ice sled, which they tethered by a hundred-foot hawser to a stout stake set...
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1940s American Modern Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities

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Wood

Luxury Exotic Wood and Bronze Dugout by William Stuart for Costantini Design
Located in New York, NY
Luxury Exotic Wood and Bronze Dugout by William Stuart for Costantini Design 3.75" H x 1.75 W x 0.5" D Costantini founder William Stuart has bough...
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2010s Argentine Modern Collectibles and Curiosities

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Bronze

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

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Delft, Faience, Terracotta

The Modulor, Le Corbusier, third printing, 1954
Located in Philadelphia, PA
The Modulor - Le Corbusier - third printing - 1954 In overall good condition. A classic for all designers and lovers of design.
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1950s Modern Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities

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Paper

Yves Thomas, Waves and Storms, French Artist-Painter Book, by Yves Thomas, 2011
Located in Atlanta, GA
Yves Thomas, Vagues et Tempetes (Waves and Storms), French-English book by Yves Thomas, 2011. Yves Thomas is a recognized listed French artist born in Normandy, France, in 1937. The most beautiful works of Yves Thomas have something musical, sonata, and symphony mingle in the light of the painting. The black rocks declined in purple-gray, are like the shadows of a mysterious world whose surprising beauty we can observe. In these "visionary" paintings, everything evokes the passage of time, from the wear and tear of stones to stranded ships. And yet, the light of the artwork escapes this erosion so much it is alive and plays with its timelessness. Islands, reefs, and rocks do not belong to any identifiable country. Only light gives life and meaning to these landscapes taken from the soul. This light merges with time which gives birth to these spaces. This time-light stands at the heart of emotion itself. This spiritual time haunts us with its intrinsic presence and escapes the intellect to exist better. It offers the spectator the possibility of becoming clairvoyant in turn. The art of Yves Thomas is an invitation to an inner journey but also the authentic testimony of an artist working beyond fashions and having been able to remain faithful to his dreams. He allowed the light of his paintings to flourish. Through the miracle of creation, Yves Thomas bears witness to the light of our dreams. (credit: Artthomparis) About the Artist: At the age of 14, Yves Thomas copied a large painting by Antoine Jean Gros, named "The plague-stricken of Jaffa," in the Louvre Museum Yves Thomas readily admits that "the result was not completely satisfactory" but, coming out of adolescence, he mastered drawing. At 17, Yves Thomas joined the French Navy for five years. One can imagine the artist scrutinizing the ocean waves and attempting to capture their moving forms in his sketchbooks. During this period, he discovered and practiced "The Camera Lucida" technique assiduously. An increasingly rigorous design naturally leads to his "Ingres" period. Open to different trends and curious by nature, Yves Thomas began, a few years after, abstract paintings and then returned to a hyperrealistic drawing...
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2010s French Modern Collectibles and Curiosities

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Paper

Brass, 21st Century Passive Calacatta Oro Marble Amplifier for Smartphones
Located in Cologna Veneta, IT
The Brass amplifier, entirely made of Calacatta Oro marble, is an exclusive and elegant design object that acts as a passive amplifier for your smartphone. To use this object, just t...
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2010s Italian Modern Collectibles and Curiosities

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Marble, Carrara Marble

21th Century Italian Sterling Silver Chalice
Located in VALENZA, IT
Liturgical chalice in sterling silver. Volutes have been embossed on the base of the chalice, typical of the Baroque style, interspersed with hammered parts. A golden cup...
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2010s Italian Baroque Collectibles and Curiosities

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Sterling Silver

Antique Religious Book Sculptural Artwork, circa 1950
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Antique religious book artwork consisting of two books tied together by a thread. Two volumes of the Roman Missal published in Catalan by an Unknown ed...
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1950s Spanish Modern Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities

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Paper

Swarovski Crystal Swan Brooch/ Pin, Signed and Retired
Located in Plainview, NY
A beautiful authentic Swarovski Swan shaped brooch or pin engraved with the Swarovski logo and 1895-1995. The silver tone pin/ brooch is entirely done with clear colored paddle sma...
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20th Century Modern Collectibles and Curiosities

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Crystal

Collectable Chanel 31 Rue Cambon Magazine 2012 Karl Lagerfeld Catalog
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Collectable Chanel 31 Rue Cambon Magazine 2012 Catalog. 31 RUE CAMBON CHANEL MAGAZINE BOOKLET Fall/Winter 2012. Great overall condition. The pages ar...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Collectibles and Curiosities

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Paper

Baroque Style Venetian Gilt Carved Barometer by Palladio
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Gorgeous intentionally aged Venetian barometer made in the baroque taste by Italian artisans Palladio. The diamond shaped frame is painted and embellished with gilt scrollwork and ro...
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20th Century Italian Baroque Collectibles and Curiosities

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Metal

19th Century Irish Giltwood Barometer in the Baroque Style
Located in Dublin, IE
A fascinating Irish giltwood barometer in the baroque style. The large stick barometer features a large carved giltwood frame with a shell motif. The dial having the original twin Ve...
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19th Century Irish Baroque Antique Collectibles and Curiosities

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Giltwood

Lux Mini Hoops Made by Moniomi, Square Handcrafted Marble Basketball Hoop
Located in Miami, FL
A playful and graphic layering of marble patterns that utmost depict the ALTIS aesthetics. Hues of blushes and burgundies are reflected amidst the marbles, hand-woven cotton and copp...
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21st Century and Contemporary Modern Collectibles and Curiosities

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Marble, Copper

Metal Virgin Lourdes Memorabilia Figure, circa 1950
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
'Miracle du cierge' Lourde metallic virgin statue. Made France, circa 1950. In original condition, with minor wear consistent with age and use, preserving a beautiful patina. ...
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1950s Spanish Modern Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities

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Metal

Honne by Callum Campbell
Located in Geneve, CH
Honne by Callum Campbell Objects for self collection Signed and numbered Dimensions: W 9.5 x H 19- 25 cm Materials: Brass, LED Finish: Polished Note: 220-240w Australian elect...
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2010s Australian Modern Collectibles and Curiosities

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Brass

The Word of Colours
Located in Stockholm, SE
THE WORD OF COLOURS Textile artist and healer Anna Charlotte Rosenberg Bosten take us on an insightful journey into the world of colours. Her creative and spiritual life choices,...
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2010s Modern Collectibles and Curiosities

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Paper

Sculptural Sterling Silver Choker Necklace by Graziella Laffi
Located in Atlanta, GA
A bespoken sterling silver chocker necklace very bold design by Graziella Laffi, Lima, Peru, circa 1970s. The chocker features six subtly hammered roundels radiating into a trio of Axe-shaped fixed pendants, with two smaller ones flanking a large central one. The shape of the axe was often found in the Pre-Columbian art. As a bronze age tool, it symbolizes power. The necklace is not chain link but cast and joined as a solid chocker with box clasp mechanism. The design radiates a sense of history with the primitive tribal geometry in form, yet the necklace appears beyond ethnic, it exuberates a confident and bold modernistic aesthetic. The drop of the necklace on the mannequin (not included) is 11". It has an approximate 16" circumference and weighs 320 grams (10.3 troy ounces). It was tested as 900 purity with XRF analyzer. There is a Peruvian Cultural Ministry label applied and a catalog sticker on verso as shown. Graziella Laffi was born in 1923 in Florence, Italy to Gino Laffi, a silversmith and artist. Following her family tradition, Graziella enrolled in master classes after elementary school, focusing on design and painting. She next attended Escuela de Bellas Artes de Puerta Romana for three years, where Gino taught, and then to the Accademia di Belle Arti di Firenze, where she concentrated in architecture until the start of World War II. In 1947, Graziella, then twenty-four, immigrated with her parents to Peru. Gino later created a silversmith studio and showroom called Fabrica Laffi on Avenue Mexico, where Graziella initially learned her Craft. The Pre-Columbian culture in her adopted country inspired Graziella to travel and collect, which ultimately influence her design in the silver pieces. Graziella learned the metalworking techniques of the ancient Peruvian civilizations and rejected the current technology. She mostly used hammering, rolling and creating joints as the ancients do. As an ambassador of Peruvian culture, her work promoted the indigenous Peruvian art and rekindled the interest in its ancient heritage throughout South America, the United States and Europe. She exhibited her growing collection of Peruvian artifacts...
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1970s Peruvian Modern Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities

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Sterling Silver

Industrial Vintage Metal Aircraft Plane Model Desk Item Statue, circa 1980s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
An Industrial plane model made in the 1980s. This unique object is made of metal and has a chrome finish. A nice Industrial sculpture for displaying them on a cupboard, credenza or d...
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1980s Italian Modern Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities

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Metal

Render by Callum Campbell
Located in Geneve, CH
Render by Callum Campbell Objects for self-collection Signed and numbered Dimensions: W 24 x D 8.8 H 36 cm Materials: Brass, stainless steel Finish: Polished Physical appearance...
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2010s Australian Modern Collectibles and Curiosities

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Brass, Stainless Steel

17th Century Italian Holy Water Stoop
Located in Nijlen, BE
This beautiful duo of holy water vessels come from an Italian church. A unique set that has been used over time. One has slightly more pale discoloration than the other. They are ...
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17th Century Italian Baroque Antique Collectibles and Curiosities

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Marble

Industrial Vintage Metal Aircraft Jet Plane Model Desk Item Statue, circa 1980s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
An Industrial plane model made in the 1980s. This unique object is made of metal and has a chrome finish. A nice Industrial sculpture for displaying them on a cupboard, credenza or d...
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1980s Italian Modern Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities

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Metal

Modern Sculptural Sterling Silver Necklace Graziella Laffi
Located in Atlanta, GA
A highly sculptural sterling silver necklace by Peruvian silversmith and designer Grazielle Laffi (1923-2009), Lima, circa 1970. Marks to ne...
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1970s Peruvian Modern Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities

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Sterling Silver

21st Century Leather Olimpia Round Bathroom Set Made in Italy
Located in Bagnatica, Lombardia
Olimpia, in all its beauty. A complete set with all the bathroom essentials: A round soap dispenser, a toothbrush holder and a cotton pad holder to...
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2010s Italian Modern Collectibles and Curiosities

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Brass

Antique Religious Book Sculptural Artwork, circa 1950
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Antique religious book artwork consisting of two books tied together by a thread. Two volumes of the Roman Missal published in Catalan by an Unknown ed...
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1950s Spanish Modern Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities

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Paper

DS-2878 Boxing Handstitched Leather Punching Bag by De Sede
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Leather punching bag DS-2878/60 by De Sede. Matching to the re-edition of the DS-2878, De Sede boxing fans can get their hands on a very special a...
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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Collectibles and Curiosities

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Leather

Lux Mini Hoops Made by Moniomi, Round Handcrafted Marble Basketball Hoop
Located in Miami, FL
A playful and graphic layering of marble patterns that utmost depict the ALTIS aesthetics. Hues of blushes and burgundies are reflected amidst the marbles, hand-woven cotton and copp...
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21st Century and Contemporary Modern Collectibles and Curiosities

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Marble, Copper

2 UnoAErre Aurea Italy 14K Yellow Gold Serpentine Chains 15" & 18" 2.5g
Located in Dayton, OH
"Two vintage 14K / 585 (58.5% gold) yellow gold serpentine necklace chains with spring ring clasp, one just marked with gold content, t...
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Late 20th Century Modern Collectibles and Curiosities

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Gold

Architectural Wooden Ornament Sculpture Tuning Fork
Located in Atlanta, GA
This stunning tropical wood sculpture is architecturally impressive with its stylized tuning fork design. The elongated wooden ornament sits at...
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Mid-20th Century French Modern Collectibles and Curiosities

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Wood

Metal Virgin Memorabilia Figure
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Spanish metallic virgin statue. Made Spain, circa 1950. In original condition, with minor wear consistent with age and use, preserving a beautiful patina. Materials: Metal.  
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1950s Spanish Modern Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities

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Metal

Leather Belt with Large Sterling Buckles Graziella Laffi
Located in Atlanta, GA
A wide leather belt with large sterling silver buckle crafted by Graziella Laffi, Lima, Peru, circa 1960-70s. The bespoken sculptural silver buckle features a biomorphic motif rooted in pre-Columbian culture. Marked: PERU, 950. The buck measures 5.75 x 5 x 2 inches and weighs about 126 grams (4.0511 troy ounces). The detachable belt consists of two parts is adjustable from approximately 33 inches to 36 inches. Graziella Laffi was born in 1923 in Florence, Italy to Gino Laffi, a silversmith and artist. Following her family tradition, Graziella enrolled in master classes after elementary school, focusing on design and painting. She next attended Escuela de Bellas Artes de Puerta Romana for three years, where Gino taught, and then to the Accademia di Belle Arti di Firenze, where she concentrated in architecture until the start of World War II. In 1947, Graziella, then twenty-four, immigrated with her parents to Peru. Gino later created a silversmith studio and showroom called Fabrica Laffi on Avenue Mexico, where Graziella initially learned her Craft. The Pre-Columbian culture in her adopted country inspired Graziella to travel and collect, which ultimately influence her design in the silver pieces. Graziella learned the metalworking techniques of the ancient Peruvian civilizations and rejected the current technology. She mostly used hammering, rolling and creating joints as the ancients do. As an ambassador of Peruvian culture, her work promoted the indigenous Peruvian art and rekindled the interest in its ancient heritage throughout South America, the United States and Europe. She exhibited her growing collection of Peruvian artifacts...
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1960s Peruvian Modern Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities

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Sterling Silver

In the American West, Richard Avendon, 1985, Signed
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Author: Text by Laura Wilson Book: Commissioned in 1978 by the Amon Carter Museum of American Art in Fort Worth, this series of photographs is...
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1980s Modern Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities

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Paper

Vintage 53" Oversize Prince Pop Art Wooden Tennis Racquet Store Display
By Prince
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage 53" Oversize Prince Pop Art Wooden Tennis Racquet Store Display. item features a large unique size, "pop art" form, probably an original store displ...
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Late 20th Century Modern Collectibles and Curiosities

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Wood

18th Century French Carved Giltwood & Polychrome "Mother and Child" with Base
Located in Dallas, TX
Place this beautiful gilt statue with base in a living room or bedroom. Hand carved circa 1780, this elegant two-piece antique sculpture was found in a chapel in Southern France and ...
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Late 18th Century French Baroque Antique Collectibles and Curiosities

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Giltwood

Early 18th century Swedish Gaming Board
Located in Mjöhult, SE
Fantastic early 18th century Swedish gaming board with chess, Backgammon and Nine Men's Morris. Baroque period, oak & ebony. ca 1700.
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Early 18th Century Swedish Baroque Antique Collectibles and Curiosities

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Ebony, Oak

Nuestra Señora de los Desamparados Metal Virgin Traditional Figure, circa 1950
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Traditional memorabilia metallic figure of virgin Nuestra Señora de los Desamparados. Made Spain, circa 1950. In original condition, with minor we...
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1950s Spanish Modern Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities

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Metal

Antique Church Console French Decorative Cherub Turquoise
Located in Buxton, GB
This Fabulous Church Console Shelf sourced from a Church in the south of France Turquoise Polychromed wood of French origin. To the front of the console are beautiful carved details...
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19th Century French Baroque Antique Collectibles and Curiosities

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Wood, Paint

The Enchanted World Night Creatures Time-Life Books Hardcover Book
Located in North Hollywood, CA
The Enchanted World Night Creatures Time-Life Hardcover Book.Packed with more than 60 fl-cor, reusable, self-adhesive stickers featuring glow-in-the-dark effects, these books provide...
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Late 20th Century Baroque Collectibles and Curiosities

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Paper

Antique Religious Book Sculptural Artwork, circa 1950
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Antique religious book artwork consisting of two books tied together by a thread. Two volumes of the Roman Missal published in Catalan by an Unknown ed...
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1950s Spanish Modern Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities

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Paper

Clay Traditional Catalan Figure, circa 1940
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Traditional catalan clay handprinted figure. Made in traditional Catalan atelier, Spain, circa 1940. In original condition, with minor wear consistent with age and use, preserv...
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1940s Spanish Modern Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities

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Plaster

According to The Rolling Stones Hardcover Table Book
Located in North Hollywood, CA
The Rolling Stones, ACCORDING TO THE ROLLING STONES. California: Chronicle Books, 2003. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. Large Hardcover Book. 12 X 9 X 1.6 inches; 360 pages. Printed signatures of all of them, great collectible Rock N Roll hardcover coffee table book. Title: According to the Rolling Stones Publisher: Music Sales Publication Date: 2003 Binding: Hardcover Synopsis: Here's the inside story: the history of the Rolling Stones - according to the Rolling Stones. Mick Jagger, Keith Richards, Charlie Watts, and Ronnie Wood have come together for this remarkable project. They've also opened up their personal and band archives to include many rare and intimate images that are interwoven with the text. The book gets right to the heart of what makes the Stones the Stones, as musicians, songwriters, performers, and colleagues. They describe how their music has evolved and how it has affected and changed their lives. They also reveal, with refreshing frankness, how their own lives have helped, or hindered, their music-making. The Stones' own words - insightful, funny, poignant, surprising, and above all, completely authentic - are complemented by insider reflections from key players in their story over the years such as Ahmet Ertegun, David Bailey, and Cameron Crowe. A comprehensive reference section including discography, and chronology, studded with the Stones' personal comments on the music and memories, completes this must-read volume. Here, in their own words and images, is the life and work of a band which has played the soundtrack of our lives for the last forty years. According to the Rolling Stones hews closely to the formula set in 2000 by the publication of The Beatles Anthology. Like its predecessor, it's a beautiful coffee table tome with hundreds of gorgeous photographs, from childhood pics of Mick Jagger and Keith Richards to concert shots from the 40 Licks Tour. The text is taken from recent interviews with the band's four latter-day members (Mick, Keith, Charlie Watts, and Ronnie Wood). Notably missing, however, is any contribution from former bassist Bill Wyman, who left the band in the early '90s and published his own history of the band in 2002, Rolling with the Stones. Where Wyman is an obsessive collector and diarist, the other Stones are more impressionistic in their memories, lending an approach to history as casual as the band’s concerts are rigorously planned and staged. The first half of the Stones story has plenty of high drama (tours through the segregated South, Brian Jones's death, Altamont), which no one seems eager to reflect on deeply. (Charlie is the only one even to mention Altamont.) The more recent years has seen a long string of ever-more-successful tours and ever-less-popular albums, interrupted only by Mick and Keith’s near divorce in the '80s, plus rehab stints for Charlie and Ronnie. While The Beatles Anthology offered the surviving members' interpretations of their experiences at a distance of 30 or more years, the Stones are still living the tale they're trying to tell--and they aren’t always the most self-aware narrators. Or generous: Wyman's three-decade tenure is given short shrift, but the book finds enough space for some unnecessary digs (Wyman has "tiny hands," we're told, and an "almost effeminate" style of playing). To flesh out the band members' own recollections, the book also contains 13 essays from music-industry friends (Ahmet Ertegun, Marshall Chess), collaborators (Don Was), famous fans (Sheryl Crow...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Collectibles and Curiosities

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Paper

#11/99 Limited Edition by A$AP Rocky GUFRAMINI X HOMMEMADE Shroom Cactus Mini
Located in La Morra, Cuneo
Limited edition #11/99 Gufram presents the miniaturised version of the Shroom CACTUS® created in collaboration with A$AP Rocky and the artist’s new design studio HOMMEMADE Exactly a...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Collectibles and Curiosities

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Other

Plastel Medal of Mussolini by Aurelio Mistruzzi, 1930s
Located in Roma, IT
Plastel medal of Mussolini made by Aurelio Mistruzzi, in the 1930s. Measures: D 10 cm. Good conditions.
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1930s Italian Modern Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities

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Plaster

Cigar Box Humidor Plexi Maison Gérard and Son Big Model, 1980
Located in Saint Rémy de Provence, FR
Plexiglas humidifier, with digital hygrometer, can hold up to 12 flat boxes. Dimensions: 45 cm wide by 35 cm deep and 33.5 cm high. Perfect for long term preservation without mix...
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1980s French Modern Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities

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Lucite

Ebony Wood and Gilt Bronze Reliquary Altar Cross After Giambologna
Located in Leesburg, VA
Anonymous (corpus after a model by Giambologna) circa 1700; Netherlandish or Northern Rhinish Ebonized wood, gilt bronze appliques and statuettes, textiles and relics Approximat...
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1690s Dutch Baroque Antique Collectibles and Curiosities

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Bronze

Twenty-Seven Woods for a Chinese Artificial Flower Vase U by Ettore Sottsass
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Twenty-seven woods for a Chinese artificial flower vase U by Ettore Sottsass, Edited by Design Gallery Milano, 1995. Limited edition of 12 signed and numbered pieces, number 4 / ...
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1990s European Modern Collectibles and Curiosities

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Glass, Wood

Vintage Decorative Halved Ammonite, African, Fossil, Display Plinth, Cretaceous
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a vintage decorative halved ammonite. An African, opalized fossil on display plinth, dating to Cretaceous period millions of years ago, polished and presented circa 1970. Delightful example with a dual view of the fascinating fossil data Displaying a desirable aged patina and in good original order Lightly polished shell...
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Late 20th Century African Modern Collectibles and Curiosities

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Natural Fiber, Wood

Magritte by Jacques Meuris 1988 1st Edition Hardcover Art Book
By René Magritte
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Magritte by Jacques Meuris 1988 1st Edition. First American Edition. Hardcover. Near Fine in Near Fine dust jacket. 233pp 393 illustrations. Blue boards in dust jacket. Translat...
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1980s French Modern Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities

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Paper

Carl Auböck Snakeskin Wrapped Brass Pipe Stand
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Brass and snakeskin pipe stand by Austrian industrial designer Carl Auböck, c.1950s. The curved brass frame is partially wrapped in a tan and brown snakeskin. Dimensions: 5" widt...
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Mid-20th Century Austrian Modern Collectibles and Curiosities

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Brass

18th Century Italian Baroque Carved Santos Icon Sculpture
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Majestic 18th century Italian baroque polychrome Santos icon sculpture of a young man. The carved icon is depicted standing and wearing a flowing robe with graceful movement. He has ...
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18th Century Italian Baroque Antique Collectibles and Curiosities

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Wood

Ettore Sottsass Twenty-Seven Woods for a Chinese Artificial Flower Vase G
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Twenty-seven woods for a Chinese Artificial flower vase G by Ettore Sottsass, edited by Design Gallery Milano, 1995. Limited edition of 12 signed and numered pieces, number 3 / 1...
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1990s European Modern Collectibles and Curiosities

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Brass

Antique Church Traditional Altar Cloth, circa 1950
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Traditional religious altar cloth artwork of a Spanish church. Made in traditional Catalan atelier in Olot, Spain, circa 1950. In original condit...
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1950s Spanish Modern Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities

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Plaster

18th Century Italian Silver Leaf Cross with Plated Crystals on a Mica Cluster
Located in Dublin, Dalkey
18th century Italian sliver leaf and mecca cross adorned with gold and silver plated crystal points and mica mounted on a mica and tourmaline in calcite matrix base. The crucifix originally came from a church in Tuscany. The gold and silver plated crystal points replicate the original sunrays or halo around the cross. The piece is mounted on a mica and tourmaline cluster that is in a matrix of calcite. The mica holds a shimmery appearance that can reflect light - like nature's disco ball. It perfectly coordinates with the silver leaf and mecca painted cross...
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18th Century Italian Baroque Antique Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Quartz, Rock Crystal, Crystal, Silver Leaf

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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