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Period: 20th Century
1974 The Comics An Illustrated History Of Comic Strips Art Book Jerry Robinson
Located in Van Nuys, CA
The Comics: An Illustrated History of Comic Strip Art by Jerry Robinson delves into the evolution of comic strips, celebrating the artistry and cultural impact of this unique medium. With vibrant illustrations and insightful commentary, Robinson traces the journey from early comic strips to iconic characters, making this book an essential tribute to the power and legacy of comic art. 1st printing. Written by Jerry Robinson. Art by Walt Kelly...
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American Modern 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Cotton, Paper

Batman stereo radio bar by Adalberto dal Lago & Adam Tihany for G. Rossi , 1970s
Located in bruxelles, BE
Batman record player, radio and bar by Adalberto dal Lago & Adam Tihany for Giuseppe Rossi. The top is in brushed chrome metal with integrated speakers a...
Category

Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Metal

Roy Lichtenstein the World's Fair, 1964 (Roy Lichtenstein Art in America)
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Roy Lichtenstein designed the cover for this April 1964 issue of Art in America, depicting a “pop panorama” of the New York World’s Fair. A must have 60s Pop Art collectible. Medium...
Category

Vintage 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Paper

Curiosity Cabinet Collection of Shell circa 1900
Located in Beuzevillette, FR
Very interesting set of shells collected by an amateur between the end of the 19th century and the beginning of the 20th century. The shells are classified by size and age either in ...
Category

French 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Shell

Small Black Leather Incased Box of Dominos Board Game, 28 pieces
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Small 28 Pieces Dominos Travel Size Board Game in Small Black Leather Incased Box. Each piece measures 1.1 by 0.6 by 0.2 inches.
Category

English Late Victorian 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Leather, Plastic

1960s Stone Inlay Silver Wrap Ring Bryant Waatsa Jr Native Zuni
Located in Chula Vista, CA
Sculptural Sterling Silver Inlay Wrap Ring design features turquoise, onyx, quartz & coral. stamped B W JR Native American silversmith Bryant Waatsa Jr 1 d x .88 w/diameter size 10 1...
Category

Mid-Century Modern 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Stone, Coral, Onyx, Quartz, Sterling Silver

Emanuele Pantanella Minaudiere in Carved Ebony, Rock Crystal and 18-Carat Gold
Located in Hudson, NY
A fine and exquisite example of the designers work. The bag is signed and numbered 0089. Known for his elegant refinement the designer was born in 1939 and passed in 2014. Working in Rome and fully understanding the Mediterranean love of pure refinement his designs express a sublime play of luxury with simplicity. These small clutches are in demand the world over. Examples of his work can be found carried by the best-dressed women from the highest levels of society and in institutional collects such as the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York, the Victoria & Albert Museum in London as well as a long list of other international museums and institutions too numerous to mention. Crafted completely by hand in Italy these are like fine small sculptures with no two being alike. The gems and stones used are examples of the lapidary art...
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Italian 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Rock Crystal, Gold

Vintage Industrial Flameproof Edison Tube Light - Aquamarine Green
Located in Leicester, Leicestershire
Reclaimed vintage Industrial Korean flameproof striplight made by Daeyang in the 1970's painted aquamarine green. Original item salvaged from supertankers and military vessels where ...
Category

Korean Industrial 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Aluminum, Brass

Danish Furniture Design in the 20th Century by Arne Karlsen (Books)
Located in North Yorkshire, GB
A two volume set which provides a well documented and detailed review of Danish furniture design in the 20th century, both having a broadly formulated, illustrated part that describe...
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20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Paper

James Dean 'East of Eden' Original Vintage Movie Poster, Romanian, 1968
Located in Devon, GB
A dark and moody photomontage teases the love triangle at the centre of the drama on this rare poster for the first Romanian release of Elia Kazan's 1955 adaptation of John Steinbeck...
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Romanian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Linen, Paper

Superb Large India Silver Tribal Necklace Gujarat Vintage Asian Tribal Jewellery
Located in London, GB
A superb large Indian Tribal silver necklace from the Gujarat region with large ornate central silver medallion with turquoise and coral beads Weight 400 grams
Category

Indian 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Silver

The Desert Southwest
Located in Bradenton, FL
The Desert Southwest with text by Nora Burba and Paula Panich, photography by Terrence Moore. Hardcover with dustjacket, published in 1987 by Bantum Boo...
Category

Italian Vintage 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Paper

1980s Vintage Tropical Blends Hawaii surfboard by Dan Nakasone
Located in Haleiwa, HI
1980s Vintage Tropical Blends Hawaii surfboard shaped by Dan Nakasone. Features squash tail shape with colorful airbrush design, channel bottom, and glassed-on thruster (tri-fins). A beautiful example of a fully restored 1980s vintage Hawaiian surfboard.
Category

American Vintage 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Fiberglass, Foam, Softwood

Massive Rattan, Bamboo and Wicker Harley Davidson Motorcycle
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Great sculptural motorcycle made attributed to the Tom Dixon stores in the 1980s. Made of rattan, wicker and bamboo. Hand-made. Spectacular detail throughout on handlebars, wheels, gas tank, exhaust, seat etc. Super cool sculpture...
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Vintage 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Bamboo, Wicker, Rattan

Vetement Couture Limited Edition Calfskin Paperbag Clutch Messenger Bag, 2019
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Vetement Couture limited edition calfskin paperbag clutch messenger bag, fall winter 2019. Numbered, limited edition.
Category

French Post-Modern 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Magnets

20th Century Japanese Pair Of Naval Bridge "Big Eye" Binoculars By Nikon c.1940
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
A rare set of Japanese naval bridge “big eye“ binoculars by Nikon manufactured during WWII by Tokyo Kogaku Kikai (Tokyo Optical Company). They have been expertly cleaned and hand pol...
Category

Japanese Other Vintage 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Metal

Miniature Model of Sicilian Fishing Boat, Handmade, 1980s
Located in Palermo, IT
Miniature model of a Sicilian fishing boat, called a "lance". Made by a craftsman who builds fishing boats and in his free time creates them in miniature, with the same technique as ...
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Italian Vintage 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Beech

Royal Navy non-magnetic bronze Admiralty pattern anchor by Wild
Located in London, GB
A 20 lbs Royal Navy mid 20th century non-magnetic bronze Admiralty pattern anchor by Wild, dated 1965. With broad-arrow and marked: LPHN Shackle linkage and removeable stock. ...
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English 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Bronze

Blue Hand Painted Baroque Cherub or Angel Portuguese Ceramic Tile 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 typical 18th century Portugal set...
Category

Portuguese Baroque 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Delft, Faience, Terracotta

Antique Pennsylvania Railroad Stock Car Model
Located in Dekalb, IL
Antique handmade railroad stock car model. As a model of the railroad cars designed to haul livestock like cattle, this exquisite replica delivers some remarkable details including ...
Category

American 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Tin

Signed St Andrews Golf Print, Bobby Jones
Located in Oxfordshire, GB
Rare Bobby Jones Signed 1927 Open Golf Championship Picture. An original 1930 limited edition lithograph titled "Robert Tyre Jones Jr. Winning the British Open Golf Championship". The colour lithograph print is one of 999 prints published, with copyright by Currier & Ives, Inc. It depicts Jones with his Calamity Jane...
Category

American Sporting Art Vintage 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Paper

Art Nouveau Silver, Mother of Pearl and Glass Walking Stick
Located in London, GB
Art Nouveau silver, mother of pearl and glass walking stick French, c. 1900 Height 87.5cm, diameter 3cm This walking stick was crafted at the ...
Category

French Art Nouveau 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Silver

Antique Cabin Decor Antler Basket, Germany ca. 1900
Located in Berghuelen, DE
A large rustic antler basket made of real fallow deer antlers mounted on a carved wooden centerpiece. The upper antlers are additionally connected by a ...
Category

German Rustic 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Antler, Wood

Original Antique Map of the American State of Colorado, 1903
Located in St Annes, Lancashire
Antique map of Colorado Published By A & C Black. 1903 Original colour Good condition Unframed. Free shipping
Category

English Antique 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Paper

20th Century Carved Wood Religious Figure, 'Joseph' Italy
Located in Buffalo, NY
Recently salvaged from old Downtown Buffalo New York church rectory, lifesize carved wood statue, "Joseph" which once adorned the vestibule, well executed, wonderful detail, great si...
Category

Italian Baroque Revival Vintage 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Wood

American Mid Century Airguide Walnut Case Desktop Barometer
By AirGuide
Located in San Diego, CA
elegant classic desk top barometer in solid walnut case circa 1950's by Air Guide nice original condition great for mid century Danish modern atomic age home decor.
Category

American Mid-Century Modern 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Brass

Gilbert Poillerat: Maitre Ferronnier by Francois Baudot (Book)
Located in North Yorkshire, GB
Recognized during his lifetime as one of the great masters of ironwork - as evidenced by the close collaboration with the most renowned decorators of the time such as André Arbus, Ja...
Category

20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Paper

Vintage Mid Century Modern Small Round Onyx Stone Ashtray
Located in Amityville, NY
Vintage mid century modern small round ashtray made from a beautifully layered and striated piece of onyx stone in shades of brown, tan and beige. An amazing piece of stone that show...
Category

European Mid-Century Modern 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Onyx

Viking Soldier Decorative Bronze Statue Sculpture, Vienna Austria 1950s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A gorgeous classic decorative Statue or Miniature Sculpture. Some wear with a nice patina, but this is old-age. Made of a kind of metal, we think it's bronze or brass. Very decorativ...
Category

Austrian Art Nouveau Vintage 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Metal

Vintage hand-painted Jesus vase
Located in Pasadena, TX
This is a hand-painted vase. The colors are vibrant.
Category

American 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Ceramic

Chinese Hardstone and Cloisonné Enamel Flower Model
Located in London, GB
Chinese hardstone and cloisonné enamel flower model Chinese, 20th Century Height 14cm, depth 8cm, width 8cm This Chinese flower model, crafted in the 20th century, is a captivating...
Category

Chinese 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Stone, Agate, Metal, Enamel

Italian Mid-Century Monumental Carved Wood Painted Sea Shell
Located in Stamford, CT
Mid 2oth century hand carved wood sea shell painted in white with an ocher wash. This impressive piece will make a unique decoration for the Hampton's, Palm Beach, Malibu home or bea...
Category

Italian Mid-Century Modern 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Wood

A. A. MILNE. Now We Aer Six. FIRST EDITION - SIGNED BY E. H. SHEPARD - 1927
Located in Hillsborough, NJ
AUTHOR: MILNE, A. A. TITLE: Now We Aer Six. PUBLISHER: London: Methuen & Co. Ltd., 1927. DESCRIPTION: FIRST EDITION SIGNED BY E. H. SHEPHARD. 1 vol, 7-1/2" x 5-1/4", signed by th...
Category

British Vintage 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Fabric

Sergio Bustamante Sterling Silver & Gilt Sun Face Pendant Limited Edition 6/99
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Sergio Bustamante Sterling Silver Limited Edition Sun Face Pendant with Gilt Rays, Numbered 6/99, Mexico, Circa 1980s–1990s Dimensions: 1" ...
Category

Mexican Modern 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Sterling Silver

Roy Lichtenstein The Paris Review, 1992 (Lichtenstein 1992)
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Roy Lichtenstein The Paris Review: 1992 The Paris Review book, featuring an interior spread of Roy Lichtenstein's "__" (1992). Imagery features 8 detailed segments of this esteemed 1...
Category

Art Nouveau 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Paper

The History of Magic by Eliphas Levi London William Rider & Son, Ltd. Second Ed.
Located in San Francisco, CA
The History of Magic by Eliphas Levi London William Rider & Son, Ltd. Second Edition. Published London William Rider & Son, Ltd. 1922. A comprehensive look at the history, practices ...
Category

English 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Paper

Claude Lalanne (French, 1925-2019) A Rare Pink Silk and Bronze Ginkgo Bag
Located in Queens, NY
Indulge in the enchanting world of Claude Lalanne with the exquisite Ginkgo Handbag, a wearable masterpiece from Lalanne's iconic Ginkgo collection. Crafted with unparalleled artistr...
Category

French 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Bronze

Ed Wiener Modernist Sterling Silver Cuff / Bracelet New York 1950's .925
Located in Buffalo, NY
A cuff bracelet designed by Ed Wiener (1918-1991). This rare sculptural modernist piece is one of Wiener's first creations as a jeweler-artist in New York city, circa 1950's. It w...
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American Mid-Century Modern Vintage 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Sterling Silver

Antique Anchor "Meteorite" Copper Ship Lantern
Located in Raleigh, NC
An antique copper ship lantern manufactured by Anchor dating to the early 1900s. Looks to be complete but shows heavy signs of age and use with plenty as verdigris to the copper as ...
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Vintage 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Copper

Jean-Michel Basquiat Témoignage catalog 1998
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Jean-Michel Basquiat Témoignage 1998 published on the occasion of: "Témoignage 1977-1988" (Testimony) held at Galerie Jerome de Noirmont, Paris in 1998. This softcover book feature...
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20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Paper

Bengal Tiger / La Tigre del Bengala
Located in London, GB
Original Italian film poster for the 1936 action adventure film Bengal Tiger. This 1936 film was directed by Louis King. The cast includes Barton MacLane, June Travis and Warren Hul...
Category

Italian Vintage 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Paper

20th Century Exceptional Walking Stick with Tapered Handle
Located in Berlin, DE
Timeless walking stick with handle silver plated handle.
Category

Vintage 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Silver

Francis Jourdain Mobilier (Book)
Located in North Yorkshire, GB
This book is the third volume in the portfolio collection, inaugurated with the first two volumes devoted to the work of Pierre Chareau. Volume III is dedicated this time to the work...
Category

20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Paper

Vintage Hermès 'Caraibes' Silk Scarf
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine vintage designer silk scarf. By Hermès. In the Caraibes (Caribbean) pattern. With a lightly perfumed scent. Together with its original box. Simply a wonderful scarf! (P...
Category

French Modern 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Silk

Vintage Mexican Charro Hat Decorative Mariachi Sombrero
Located in Chula Vista, CA
Viva Mexico! Decorative Mexican Charro Mariachi Sombrero Hat 21 d x 24 w x 7 h About 7 3/4 Preowned vintage condition top quality. Some strings are loose. Refer to all images
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Mexican Mid-Century Modern 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Fabric

Tin toys big car, small motorcycle 20th century
Located in Palermo, IT
Pair of decorative and collectors' toys. Metal and tin processing handmade 1970. Vintage unique decorations. For true amateurs. Car dimensions: Height : 17 Width : 20 cm Dep...
Category

Italian Mid-Century Modern 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Metal, Sheet Metal

Hermes Silver Cube Lighter, 1960s France
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Magnificent cube lighter by Hermes, Paris. In cast metal with silver plating, this piece is meticulously handcrafted. The letter 'H' emerges from the structural silhouettes, echoing ...
Category

French Mid-Century Modern Vintage 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Metal, Silver

Stuffed Heron Mounted on Rectangular Base
Located in Lisboa, Lisboa
Stuffed heron. Mounted on a gray and green rectangular base. The bird has a long, curved neck, with feathers in shades of gray, white and black. The head displays a slight tuft of br...
Category

Danish Modern 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Feathers

Exceptional , antique wooden Letter Box
Located in Schellebelle, BE
Exceptional letterbox in the form of a miniature English Manor House, from around 1900, beautiful shine and warm patina of the polished Wood, the box has one top lid that can be open...
Category

British Antique 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Satinwood

1960s Modernist Striking Chess Game Set Aluminum and Walnut Wood
Located in Chula Vista, CA
1960s Modern chess game set in aluminum and walnut wood Unmarked Preowned vintage condition. Some pieces have been restored. Refer to all images please. Measures: 3 tall x 12 x...
Category

Mid-Century Modern Vintage 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Aluminum

Italian Grand Tour Alabaster Model the Roman Forum Temple of Vespasian
Located in Stamford, CT
Italian Grand Tour model of the ancient Temple of Vespasian located in the Roman Forum, Rome. Carved from alabaster, this is a handsome example of a souvenir carving which would have been collected by a European or American sophisticate making a Grand Tour of the ancient sites of Italy. This wonderful architectural miniature is evocative of another time and place. Roma Templo Di Vespasiano' etched into the black marble base. It has been drilled to be wired, not the first time I have owned one of these that had been mounted as a lamp. The Temple of Vespasian and Titus is located in Rome at the western end of the Roman Forum between the Temple of Concordia and the Temple of Saturn...
Category

Italian Grand Tour 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Alabaster, Marble

MID CENTURY MODERN ViNTAGE MAHJONG 144 PIECE GAMES SET MOTHER OF PEARL COUNTERS
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this lovely Mid Century Modern 144 piece tile Mahjong set with Mother of Pearl counters A very nice suite,...
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Mid-Century Modern 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Bakelite

Gulfstream Pinball Arcade Game, 1972 USA
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage 'Gulfstream' pinball machine from 1972. Designed by Norm Clark and manufactured by Williams Electronics. 4175 produced in total. In excellent working condition. Great visuals...
Category

American Vintage 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Metal

Antique Fully Restored & Functional Horse-Pull Spring Buggy
Located in Chicago, IL
Antique Fully Restored & Functional Horse-Pull Spring Buggy This horse drawn buggy would would be perfect for themed party decor, for artistic set, or for a specialized collector. ...
Category

American American Empire 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Metal

1970s Gorgeous Black and White Chess Set in Volterra Alabaster Handmade Made
Located in Milano, IT
1970s Gorgeous black and white chess set in Volterra alabaster. Handmade Made in Italy, the items are in excellent condition. So rare to find in this color This chess set is a beauti...
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Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Alabaster

Large Gothic Revival Wrought Iron Chandelier for Dining Room / Restaurant Etc
Located in Lisse, NL
Great quality workmanship, forged in fire Gothic Art candle chandelier or pendant light. This beautiful quality and all hand forged chandelier comes with clearly visible, Gothic qua...
Category

Dutch Gothic Revival 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Wrought Iron

Franco-American Textile with the Image of an Eagle Holding the American and Flag
Located in York County, PA
Franco-American textile with the image of an eagle supporting knotted and draped american and French flags beneath four war planes; embroidered silk floss and metallic bullion thread...
Category

American 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Silk

1 Volume. Bronte, Emily. Wuthering Heights.
Located in New York, NY
1 Volume. Bronte, Emily. Wuthering Heights. With 16 coloured illustrations by Percy Tarrant. Bound in full blue calf by Riviere, all edges gilt, raised b...
Category

British 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Leather

Red Bound French Language Harlequin Prestige Books Dated 1982-1989, Set of 48
Located in Dallas, TX
Decorate a study or a library with this elegant set of French books, printed in Paris between 1989-1989, each book has a red bound cover embellishe...
Category

French 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Paper

Rare First Edition Magic Game of "Juego de Magia Borras", 1933
Located in Barcelona, ES
First edition of the well-known Spanish magic game 'Juego de Magia'. Manufactured by Borras Plana in 1933. In good original condition, with minor wear consistent with age and use, ...
Category

Spanish Mid-Century Modern Vintage 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Paper

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