1990s Collectibles and Curiosities

A charity sale conducted by Christie's on a non profit basis Wednesday 25th June 1997. This is a large-format catalogue for the 1997 Christie's charity auction of dresses belonging to Diana, Princess of Wales. The eighty lots included dresses by Catherine Walker, Victor Edelstein, Gina Fratini for Hartnell, Christina Stambolian...

"The Big Nude" Large Sumo Book with stand by Helmut Newton. Brand new in it's original packaging, unopened and unexposed. Bound printed paper, signed and ...

20th century Italian sterling silver volkswagen beetle typ1 model car 1945 circa. Volkswagen Beetle model car in sterling silver. The bodywork of the beet...

Vintage metal and glass traditional Catalan soda syphon. By unknown manufacturer, made in circa 1990. In original condition, with minor wear consistent with age and use, preser...

1991 vintage BK Hawaii big wave surfboard made by Barry Kanaiaupuni. Features pintail shape with striking magenta color tint and neon yellow fin. A superb example of a vintage big wa...

Jacob Lawrence - The Migration Series. Softcover book, published by The Rappahannock Press in association with The Phillips Collection, Washing...

Works of Nobuyoshi Araki Book Complete Collection 1-20 plus special book Nobuyoshi Araki Book Satchin and His Brother Mabo / 1stn in 1997 The works of Nobuyoshi Araki Book collectio...

German Steiff "Ralph Lauren USA Teddy Bear" with Hoodie and Rocking Chair Offered for sale is a very rare German Steiff special edition Ralph Lauren teddy bear with sweat shirt an...

A History of Art by Sir Lawrence Gowing. A large coffee table book, hardcover with dustjacket, published by Barnes and Noble in 1995. Printed in Spain, illustrated, 992 pages.

Twenty-seven woods for a Chinese artificial flower vase omega by Ettore Sottsass, Edited by Design Gallery Milano, 1995. Limited edition ...

Vintage Parafernalia Pen. Includes its original box. Excellent condition.

The International Design Yearbook 7, edited by Andrée Putman. Published in 1992, first edition. Hardcover with dust jacket, 240 pages. The seventh installment in this celebrated ser...

American Painting by Donald Goddard. A large hardcover coffee table book with dustjacket. Published in 1990, printed in Italy, 319 pages.

Mapplethorpe by Robert Mapplethorpe, Introduction by Arthur Coleman Danto. Random House (NY) Published: 1992. Hardcover with dust jacket. "Robert Mappl...

AUTHOR: VARIOUS - (21st Editions). TITLE: The Journal of Contemporary Photography - 6 volumes. PUBLISHER: Museum Editions, 21st Editions, 1998 - 2003. DESCRIPTION: The Signed Deluxe Limited Editions contain original hand-pulled photogravures and color ptanographs (waterless lithographs) that illuminate the essays and commentaries found in each book. Bound in Morocco, Japanese silks and Italian fabrics, and are cased in a matching portfolio box. They are fully signed on the limitation page by the artists included in each volume. Each book measures approximately 15.25” x 13.75” and the clamshell box measures approximately 16.875” x 14.75”. There are 6 volumes of The Journal published. CONDITION: IN AS NEW CONDITION. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: Volume 1. Number 193 of 235. Focuses on the "transcendent vision" of 15 major contemporary photographers, illustrated here in richly printed hand-pulled photogravure. Volume I also contains a woodcut by the late Leonard Baskin. Writers include Pulitzer Prize winning poet Richard Wilbur; prize-winning novelists Ann Beattie and Robert Olen Butler; poet and critic Dana Gioia; Harvard professors and award winning historians John Stilgoe and John Stauffer; and Wales’ great poet, the late R. S. Thomas, among many others. Signed by: Bernard Faucon, Michael Kenna, Holly Wright, Luis Gonzales Palma, Keith Carter, Duane Michaels, Steven Albahari, Mark Klett, Sandy Skoglund, Jock Sturgis, Ernestine Ruben, Willie Middlebrook, John Metoyer, Olivia Parker, Leonard Baskin, and Patrick Bailey-Maitre-Grand. Volume 2. Number 187 of 200. Extends the metaphysical themes of the first volume and brings together the work of 13 modern masters of the photographic arts. It contains original essays by France's leading novelist Michel Tournier; philosopher Frederick Turner; award-winning photographic historian Lee Fontanella; novelist and playwright Elizabeth Dewberry; novelist Josh Russell; and photographic historian and 21ST contributing editor Lance Speer. Signed by: Adam Fuss, Jaume Blassi, Bill Jacobson, Joyce Tenneson, Kenro Izu, Vik Muniz, Cy DeCosse, John Dugdale, Tom Baril, Joan Fonteuberta, Arthur Tress, Robert ParkeHarrison, and Sheila Metzner. Volume 3. Number 82 of 100. Entitled The Clandestine Mind, is devoted entirely to the lyrical work of John Dugdale. This master photographer's elegant male nudes and still lifes, printed in rich blue inks to match the original tones of his cyanotypes, are complemented by a short prayer for Dugdale by Pulitzer Prize winner Robert Olen Butler; a poem by prize-winning poet Morri Creech; and an essay by John Wood, the editor of 21ST. Signed by: John Dugdale and features - Annunciation, Christ Out Liberator, The Clandestine Mind, I Could Not See To See, Longing, Mourning Tulips, Wonder Stings Me More Than Bee, and Three White Peaches. Volume 4. Number 82 of 100. Entitled The Gardens of DeCosse, focuses exclusively on the beautiful works of Cy DeCosse. Literary contributors include fiction writer Scott Ely; gallery director John Stevenson; poet Susan Ludvigson; musician and scholar Carol Wood; and editor John Wood. Signed by Cy Decosse and features the following: King of the Night, Sunflower, Fritillaria, Cultered Pearl, Squash, Flowers & Dill, Water Lilly, Tuscan Lemons, and Queen of the Night. Volume 5. Number 39 of 125. Aptly named Strange Genius, is an insightful examination of the ways in which artists today make conscious attempts to create work that can often be unsettling, difficult, even horrific. Writers include poets Raul Peschiera, Susan Ludvigson, Gerard Malanga, and Paul Zimmer; novelists Ann Beattie and Neil Connelly; and essayists Paul LaRosa, Lance Speer, and John Wood. Signed by: Sally Mann, Michal Macku...

"The primary task of this journal is to promote and animate research in the Scandinavian countries. For many years, design history has lacked a forum wh...

Michelangelo - the Complete Sculpture, Painting & Architecture by William E. Wallace. Hardcover coffee table book with dustjacket. First edition published in 1998 by Beaux Arts Editi...

Set of 3 Vintage Parker Pens. With their original box. Excellent condition.

The Louisiana Houses of A. Hays Town by Cyril E. Vetter. Hardcover with dust jacket. A. Hays Town changed the face of the Louisiana house. In a career that includes designing more than five hundred homes, he led architects, builders, and homeowners to embrace the finest elements of Louisiana's architectural past. Almost every home built in Louisiana during the last twenty years is in some way was inspired by Town's work. The Louisiana Houses of A. Hays Town honors his legacy as Louisiana's premier residential architect. Color photographs of many homes -- including his own, by Philip Gould combined with the incisive text by Cyril E. Vetter produce a book that captures the appeal and beauty of the state's finest architectural tradition. He was born and raised in rural southwest Louisiana, Hays Town graduated from Tulane University with a degree in architecture in 1926 and worked for a firm in Jackson, Mississippi, for many years. He established his own successful commercial practice in Baton Rouge in 1939, but in the 1960s, Town turned to his abiding passion, residential architecture. Throughout this chapter of his career, he perfected his inimitable style and emerged as one of the most prominent architects in the South. Town's residential designs are perceptibly influenced by the diverse culture of south Louisiana. His synthesis of the classic Acadian cottage, Spanish courtyards, and exterior French doors...

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...

A complete first impression set of Philip Pullman's popular fantasy series, each volume is signed by the author to a bookplate. The complete 'His Dark Materials' trilogy, each volum...

Published by The Watari Museum of Contemporary Art, 1st edition, Tokyo, 1993. Hardback with Japanese and English text. This catalogue was published alongside a Scarpa retrospective exhibition at the WATARI-UM. First full coverage of this major work, the 10-year restoration of a 17th-century villa at Monselice left unfinished at the time of Scarpa's death, an intimate documentation on the project - “Il Palazzetto” (small palace), commissioned by Aldo Businaro. Complemented by a list of other Scarpa’s prominent projects and designs, including the Castelvecchio Museum in Verona and the Brion family cemetery, Scarpa’s glassware...

This exceptional, 18 carat gold Easter egg was crafted by the famous London-based royal jewellers, Asprey & Co. The piece was then retailed by Garrard & Co, who once worked in collaboration with Asprey, producing luxury jewellery and silver for an elite clientele. The egg has been crafted from gold filigree — that is, gold wires interwoven to make a delicate lace-like pattern. The gold is arranged to form the image of a peacock, with a magnificent fanned train, composed of red, dark blue and green coloured plique-à-jour enamel. The light blue body of the peacock, and its long swirling light and dark blue tail feathers, have been crafted from intricate guilloché enamel, which is often found on Fabergé style eggs...

The Art of Biedermeier Viennese Art and Design 1815-1845 by Dominic R Stone. Published by Chartwell Books Inc, Edison, NJ, 1990. 1st Ed hardcover with dust jacket. 128pp. Color photo...

The Impressionists by Robert Katz and Celestine Dars. Hardcover book with dustjacket, published in 1998 by Barnes & Noble. Printed and bound in Spain, over 350 color pictures, 288 pa...

Bakelite Jewelry, Good - Better - Best, English book by Donna Wassertrom and Leslie Pina, 1997. Bakelite jewelry was popular during The Depression bec...

Christie's: Works of Art from the Espirito Santo Collection London 12/12/96 Sale #5729. Softcover catalog of 96 pages with 126 lots. Fine French Furnitu...

This rare and sought-after Christies' auction catalogue features 201 pages and 350 lots, highlighting the superb Paris apartment of legendary designer Henri Samuel which was sold in ...

Judith Leiber miniature duck form purse with mirror, comb and change purse. Signed. Mid 1990's

This is a beautiful coffee table (or library book) about the history of the iconic Italian luxury jeweler Bvlgari (or Bulgari), circa 1990s, Italy. Book covers Bulgari's history in c...

Olympic torch prototype (PT) in chromed plastic for Barcelona '92 by André Ricard. Manufactured in Spain, circa 1990. In good original condition, w...

Solid brass ship's searchlight with convex mirror at the back. Clamp-on bezel with glass face. The searchlight has been retrofitted to a polished steel tripod for a strong industrial...

Vintage Tin Toy Car, 1990s - Retro Collectible Charm Add a touch of nostalgia to your collection with this vintage tin car toy from the 1990s. Expertly crafte...

Experience the unparalleled grandeur of the Helmut Newton Sumo, the biggest and most expensive book production of the 20th century. This limited edition masterpiece, hand signed and numbered by Helmut Newton himself, is a testament to the influential legacy of one of the most intriguing and controversial photographers in history. Accompanying this extraordinary book is a meticulously crafted bookstand designed by Philippe Starck, adding a touch of sophistication to its display. Immerse yourself in the monumental world of SUMO, a titan of a book measuring an impressive 50 x 70 cm (20 x 27.5 in.) and weighing approximately 30 kg (66 lb.). With 464 pages, it breaks all previous records and stands as a truly unique publication. Edited by June Newton...

Architecture of the Old South: Louisiana by Mills Lane. New York: A Beehive Press book or Abbeville Press, 1990. First edition hardcover with dust jacket. 203 pp. The book has chapters on: The Colony, Federal Era...

Vintage Women's signed Chet Vogt Western - Cowboy theme Sterling buckle with hand-tooled scroll work & 14k gold filled Longhorn, Cowboy boot Keeper and Six Shooter Pistol Tip on a si...

The Masterworks of the Impressionists by Douglas Mannering. Hardcover book with dustjacket, published in 1998 by Sweetwater Press. Printed in Italy, illustrated, 256 pages.

1990s handcrafted travel tote Cargo Life bag Italian leather Bric's Italy Bric's Life Cargo Brown Duffle Weekender Canvas Carry-on Tote Made in Italy app...

Lorenz pocket watch and chain, all in 18 kt gold, gift never used, Italy/Switzerland, 1990 Total weight gr. 52.6. Like new, always stored in a safe. Swiss made quartz...

The Devonshire Collection of Italian Drawings: Roman and Neapolitan Schools by Michael Jaffe. Published by Phaidon Press, London, 1994. 1st Ed hardcover with dust jacket. The Collection of Old Master drawings at Chatsworth House, Derbyshire, home of the Dukes of Devonshire, ranks with the Royal Collection at Windsor Castle as the finest privately owned group of such drawings in Britain and as one of the great princely collections of Europe. It contains outstanding drawings by the great masters from every artistic school. The book is devoted to the Italian drawings have detailed entries for nearly 1,000 works from the fifteenth to the eighteenth centuries, among them numerous reattributions and discoveries. This volume includes the works of Pietro da Cortona, Giulio Romano...

European Works of Art from the Private Collection and Gallery of the Blumka Estate. Auction: New York January 9 and 10, 1996. Published by New York, Sotheby's, 1996. 1st Ed hardcover...

While Thierry Despont (1948 - 2023) was best-known for his architectural practice—for his integral role in the restoration of the Statue of Liberty, his re-imagining of the Ritz in P...

Sotheby's: 1993, Loyd-Paxton Collection of Dallas Texas. This catalog contains selections from the Collections of Loyd-Paxton of Dallas, Texas including: European Furniture and Decorations, Japanese, Indian and Chinese Works of Art...

Every year a well-known Danish artist designs the Georg Jensen Christmas Ornament. In its many incarnations over the years it has become a tradition representative of Danish handcraf...

Vintage metal and glass traditional Catalan soda syphon. By unknown manufacturer, made in circa 1990. In original condition, with minor wear consistent with age and use, preser...

Death by Chocolate: The Last Word on a Consuming Passion by Marcel Desaulniers. Signed by both the Author and Editor. 1st Ed hardcover with dust jacket and a protective cover. This c...

Little by Little by Nina Fletcher Little. Published by Society for the Preservation of New England Antiquities, 1998. An inspiring account of the superb collection of New England cou...

Vintage Omas Pen, realized for Credito Italiano in 1990s. Includes its original box. Excellent condition.

Vintage Harley Davidson FXSTD in sterling silver with very accurate detail reproduction. At the end of 2007 they stopped producing it The wheels are with spokes and rubber tires Com...

Masterpieces of English Furniture: The Gerstenfeld Collection by Edward Lennox-Boyd. Christies books, 1998 1st Edition thus hardcover with dust jacket. A unique collection of 18th ce...

Every year a well-known Danish artist designs the Georg Jensen Christmas Ornament. In its many incarnations over the years it has becom...

Toulouse-Lautrec, French book by Gerard Dorozoi, 1992. Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec (1864 - 1901) is almost unique among artists because he became as famous for his appearance and perso...

Modern Painting, the Impressionists and the Avante-Garde of the Twentieth Century. Hardcover book. First edition published in 1998 by Barron's. Printed in Italy, illustrated, 399 pages.

1990s Wood Rocking horse named Hippo Designed by Wolfgang Rebentisch for Stokke Norway Award winning design 45 long x 11.5 d x 21.5 Original preowned vintage condition Refer to all i...

Italian drawings before 1600 in the Art Institute of Chicago: A Catalogue of the Collection, The Art Institute of Chicago, by Suzanne Folds McCullagh and Laura Giles. Published in Princeton, NJ, Princeton Univ. Press, 1997. 1st Ed hardcover with dust jacket The third in a series of scholarly catalogs on the permanent collection of The Art Institute of Chicago, this book focuses on the museum's important holdings of Italian drawings of the fifteenth and sixteenth centuries. The catalog contains comprehensive entries on over 700 drawings, including preliminary studies for major compositions, cartoons, modelli, independent drawings, and copies after Renaissance and Mannerist masters. Featured are major works by some of the most significant artists of the time: Baccio Bandinelli, Federico Barocci, Fra...

A rare and vintage Marcel Duchamp (1887-1968) Chessboard art set made in 1991 composed of a wood box reproducing the artist’s Mental Chess Board from 1937 and containing an exhibitio...

English Silver Treasures From the Kremlin: A Loan Exhibition by Sotheby's. Exhibition softcover catalog January 1st-28th 1991. "The Armoury Museum in ...

A Renaissance Treasury by Laurie Winters. Published by Hudson Hill Press, 1999. Stated 1st Ed Hardcover with dust jacket Exhibition Catalog. This carefully researched and richly illu...

Sotheby's Art at Auction 1997-1998 Edited by Emma Lawson. Published by Sotheby's, London, 1997. 1st Ed hardcover with dust jacket. This annual reference...

Important English Furniture including the Robert Harman Collection of Late 18th and Early 19th century Tea Caddies, Sotheby's London Friday 12 November 1...