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Period: Late 20th Century
The Impressionists - A Retrospective
Located in Bradenton, FL
The Impressionists - A Retrospective, edited by Martha Kapos. A large hardcover book with dustjacket, published by Beaux Arts Editions in 1991. Includes 116 full-color and 117 black-...
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Late 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

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Paper

19th C. John Byrne Brass Telescope with tripod
Located in Sag Harbor, NY
19th C. John Byrne brass telescope with tripod. Marked John Byrne New York 1882. 3.5 inch refracting telescope with 43.5 inch main tube. A wonderful piece of history, Optics are not ...
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American Late 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

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Brass

Caravaggism in Europe by Benedict Nicolson
Located in Middletown, NY
Torino: Umberto Allemandi, 1990. Second Edition, Revised and Enlarged by Luisa Vertova. 3 volumes in slipcase with text and 1648 palates covering Caravaggio and Italian Caravaggism...
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Italian Late 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

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Paper

Vintage Wild Boar Trophy on Wooden Plaque, Germany, 1970s
Located in Berghuelen, DE
Vintage wild boar tusk trophy on wooden plaque, Germany 1973 A vintage Black Forest wild boar tusk trophy on wooden plaque. The tusks are mou...
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German Rustic Late 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

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Metal

Painter Anatomical Skull
Located in Mexico City, CDMX
We offer this painter anatomical human skull, circa 1970. This skull was acquired from a painter's studio, the skull was painted with oil paint.
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North American Arts and Crafts Vintage Late 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

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Plaster

The Masterworks of the Impressionists by Douglas Mannering
Located in Bradenton, FL
The Masterworks of the Impressionists by Douglas Mannering. Hardcover book with dustjacket, published in 1998 by Sweetwater Press. Printed in Italy, illustrated, 256 pages.
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Italian Late 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

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Paper

Vintage French Cartier Panther Bracelet Silk Scarf Pink Irish Linen Pillow
Located in Belfast, Northern Ireland
Katie Larmour Studio is the original vintage scarf pillow maker. Gaining notability for her unique idea and creations back in 2013 - featured in the likes of the Financial Times, and first selling here on 1stdibs in 2016 - our creations are of the absolute top most quality, craftsmanship and finesse. Thank-you for looking. Title: Vintage French Cartier Panther Bracelet...
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French Art Deco Late 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

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Linen, Silk

20th Century Italian Sterling Silver Chalice with Vergin Mary Wrapping the Cup
Located in VALENZA, IT
Chalice in 925 sterling silver made in cast and embossed and chiseled completely by hand. The figure of the Virgin Mary has a coat, burnished and oxidized in 2 shades, which surrounds the golden cup...
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Italian Other Late 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

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Sterling Silver

Vintage Fossil Money Clip Wood Metal
Located in Chula Vista, CA
Vintage Fossil Money Clip Wood Silver Metal Modernist design 1 x 1.88 x .38 Preowned original vintage condition Refer to images please
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Mid-Century Modern Late 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

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Metal

Armada, 1588-1988 An International Exhibition to Commemorate the Spanish Armada
Located in valatie, NY
Armada, 1588-1988: An International Exhibition to Commemorate the Spanish Armada by M. J. Rodriguez-Salgado and The National Maritime Museum. Penguin Bo...
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English Vintage Late 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

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Paper

Vintage Tin Toy Car, 1990s - Retro Collectible Charm
Located in Manzano, IT
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...
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Italian Late 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

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Iron

Gimme Shelter
Located in London, GB
Original US film poster for the 1970 rock documentary directed by directed by Albert and David Maysles and Charlotte Zwerin The documentary chronicling 1969 tour and the tragic Altam...
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American Vintage Late 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

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Paper

"Flowers" A Collection of Antique Prints in Europe, Kaigai Inc. Japan
Located in San Francisco, CA
Approx. ninety four superb full page plates containing approx. 571 designs in colour. Plates are housed in a beige card folder and then in a original slip case. The slip case has som...
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Japanese Beaux Arts Late 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

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Paper

Roger Capron - Glazed Ceramic Humidor
Located in Stratford, CT
Molded Ceramic Humidor with "Tabac" and Patterned Stamped Designs; Moss-colored Glazed Ceramic Finish with Original Natural Cork Stopper.
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French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Late 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

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Ceramic

British Folk Art by James Ayres, 1st Ed
Located in valatie, NY
British Folk Art by James Ayres. British Folk Art by James Ayres. 1st edition hardcover with dust jacket. 144 pages with 300 b/w and 32 color plates. "Folk...
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American Vintage Late 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

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Paper

Dunhill S-Type Gold Plated "Rollagas" Lighter, Circa 1970
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Original S Type "Rollagas" pocket lighter by Dunhill of England, circa 1970, with a serial number of C80994. The lighter features a 14kt 20 microns gold plate and a mixed surface tex...
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English Modern Vintage Late 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

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Metal, Gold

Italian Hoop Earrings Cable Twist Silver and 18K
By David Yurman
Located in Chula Vista, CA
Italian Cable Twist Hoop Earrings Silver and 18K After David Yurman made Italy stamped Italy 18kt 15/16 x .25 at thickest point Preowned vintage wear condition Refer to images listed
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Mid-Century Modern Late 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

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Gold, Silver

Body Heat
Located in London, GB
Original British film poster for The 1981 thriller Body Heat. This film was directed by Lawrence Kasdan and starred William Hurt and Kathleen Turner. This poster is conservation line...
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English Vintage Late 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

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Paper

American Rococo, 1750-1775: Elegance in Ornament by Morrison Heckscher, 1st Ed
Located in valatie, NY
American Rococo, 1750-1775: Elegance in Ornament, by Morrison H. Heckscher and Leslie Greene Bowman. Metropolitan Museum of Art, Date: 1992 and Distributed by Harry N. Abrams. Publis...
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American Late 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

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Paper

Haziza Jewel Toned Green, Purple, Orange, Pink, Blue Lucite Tic Tac Toe Game
Located in North Miami, FL
This fun never used happy tic tac toe set game is by the lucite artist and sculptor Schlomi Haziza. It is from the 70's and sits its original black box and plastic wrap never touched...
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American Modern Vintage Late 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

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Lucite

English Sterling & Enamel Flower Necklace, London, 1978
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
English Sterling & Enamel Flower Necklace, London, 1978 A beautiful English sterling silver and enamel flower necklace, made in London in 1978....
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English Modern Late 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

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Amethyst, Sterling Silver

Michelangelo and Raphael in the Vatican
Located in Bradenton, FL
Michelangelo and Raphael with Botticelli, Perugino, Signorelli, Ghirlandaio and Rosselli in the Vatican, all the Sistine Chapel, the Stanzas and the Loggias. Softcover book, illustra...
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Italian Late 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

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Paper

Three Centuries of Furniture in Color by J. A. Kenworthy-Browne, 1st Ed
Located in valatie, NY
Three Centuries of Furniture in color by J. A. Kenworthy-Browne and H. D. Molesworth. Published by Viking a Studio Book, New York, 1972. 1st Ed hardcover with dust jacket. Beautiful photos of European and American furniture from the 17th century through the Art Nouveau period, to the present. From a Philadelphia mahogany...
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Vintage Late 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

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Paper

Vintage Belt Buckle Exotic Wood Brass Copper
Located in Chula Vista, CA
AMBIANIC presents Modern Exotic Wood Brass and Copper Vintage Belt Buckle 2. 25 x 1.5 x .25 Preowned original vintage condition Please refer to images provided.
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Mid-Century Modern Late 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

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Brass, Copper

Christie's: May 23, 1994 Mere Hall, Knutsford Cheshire, 1st Ed
Located in valatie, NY
Christie's: May 23, 1994 Mere Hall, Knutsford Cheshire. Sold on behalf of the Executors of the late Mrs. Helen Langford-Brooke. Christie’s presents the two-day sale of A Palladian Villa by Michael S. Smith taking place 23-24 April. Encompassing over 450 lots, the sale will include contemporary art, English furniture, Old Master paintings, Chinese works of art...
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Late 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

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Paper

Le Corbusier Der Modulor 2 Book, 1955
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Le Corbusier Der Modulor book. Le Corbusier published Le Modulor in 1948, followed by Modulor 2 in 1955. These works were first published in English as The ...
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French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Late 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

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Paper

Elegant 18K Rock Crystal Diamond And Emerald Flower Brooch Pendant
Located in Norwood, NJ
Large 18k white gold, diamond and emerald floral form pin brooch with spinach Jade and rock crystal. Diamond and emerald centered above carved rock crystal petals and Jade leaves. 39...
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Unknown Modern Late 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

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Jade, Multi-gemstone, Rock Crystal, Gold

Set of Three Important Key Books on Shaker Furniture and Accessories
Located in valatie, NY
Set of Three Important Key Books on Shaker Furniture and Accessories: 1. By Shaker Hands by June Sprigg, Softcover Published by Knopf, 1975. New York. ...
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American Late 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

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Paper

Carpets and Rugs of Europe and America Hardcover Book by Sarah B. Sherrill
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Carpets and Rugs of Europe and America Large Hardcover Book by Sarah B. Sherrill.An in-depth survey of carpets and rugs, from 15th century to modern. 463 pages, with much interesting...
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American Islamic Late 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

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Paper

Large Vintage Cartier Jewelry French Gold Peach Pink Silk Scarf Pillow Linen
Located in Belfast, Northern Ireland
Katie Larmour Studio is the original vintage scarf pillow maker. Gaining notability for her unique idea and creations back in 2013 - featured in the likes of the Financial Times, and first selling here on 1stdibs in 2016 - our creations are of the absolute top most quality, craftsmanship and finesse. Thank-you for looking. Title: Large vintage Cartier jewelry french gold peach pink silk scarf...
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French Art Deco Late 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

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Textile, Linen, Silk

Brass Nuremberg Tv Television Tower Scale Design Model, 1980s, German
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Scaled model of the Nuremberg television tower. Hand-spun in brass with a nice wooden base. A nice architectural sculpture for every living or man’s room.
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German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Late 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

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Brass

Turner by Michael Lloyd, 1st Ed
Located in valatie, NY
Turner by Michael Lloyd. Published by National Gallery of Australia, 1996. 1st Ed softcover. Fifty years before impressionism, J.W.M. Turner brought a se...
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Australian Late 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

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Paper

Christie's Sale Catalogue of the Contents of Castlegar, Ballinalsoe, Co. Galway
Located in valatie, NY
Christie's Sale Catalogue of the Contents of Castlegar, Ballinalsoe, Co. Galway and remaining contents of Somerton, Castleknock on 24th and 25th May, 1988. 1st Ed softcover auction c...
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Northern Irish Vintage Late 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

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Paper

Basquiat a Venezia, Exhibition Catalog 1999
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Vintage Jean-Michel Basquiat exhibition catalog: Venezia (Venice), Fondazione Bevilacqua La Masa, 1999 Catalog produced for the occasion of the exhibition "Jean-Michel Basquiat a Ven...
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Italian Mid-Century Modern Late 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

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Paper

Tina Modotti Photographs, Sarah Lowe, 1st Ed
By Sarah Lowe
Located in valatie, NY
Tina Modotti Photographs by Sarah Lowe. Philadelphia Museum of Art, 1995. Harry N Abrams, NY. 1st Ed hardcover with dust jacket. 160 pp., 119 plates and 29 text figures in duotone. T...
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American Late 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

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Paper

Minimalist Kokeshi attributed to Muhitsu Miyajima, Japan, 1970s
Located in Lyon, FR
Minimalist Kokeshi, attributed to Muhitsu Miyajima, made in the 1970s. With its simplistic design, and its moveable head, it is perfect to be paired with our "Old Man Kokeshi", featu...
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Japanese Japonisme Vintage Late 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

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Wood

Sotheby's Art at Auction, 1994-95: the Art Market Review 1st Ed
Located in valatie, NY
Sotheby's Art at Auction, 1994-95: The Art Market Review 1st Ed. Published by Sotheby Parke Bernet, NY, 1996. 1st Ed hardcover with dust jacket. Numerou...
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Late 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

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Paper

"Man of Mercury" Bracelet by Bjorn Weckstrom for Lapponia
Located in Toledo, OH
This bracelet is part of the space silver series by Bjorn Weckstrom for Lapponia. This design was called the "Man from Mercury". This Scandinavian modern cuff bracelet is marked 925 ...
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Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Late 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

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Sterling Silver

"Memoirs of Richard Nixon" Two-Volume Set, Easton Press Edition, 1988
Located in Colorado Springs, CO
Nixon, Richard. The Memoirs of Richard Nixon. Norwalk: The Easton Press, 1988. Two-volume set. Bound in full leather with 22-karat gold embossing. Housed ...
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American Vintage Late 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

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Gold Leaf

The Royal Palaces of India by George Michell, 1st Ed
Located in valatie, NY
The Royal Palaces of India by George Michell. Published by Thames & Hudson, 1994. 1st Ed hardcover with dust jacket. As early as the 14th c, stories glorifying the exotic palaces of ...
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English Late 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

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Paper

Honoré Lannuier Cabinetmaker from Paris: The Life and Work of a French Ébéniste
By Peter M. Kenny
Located in valatie, NY
Honoré Lannuier Cabinetmaker from Paris: The Life and Work of a French Ébéniste in Federal New York by Peter M. Kenny. Harry N. Abrams, Inc., NY, 1998. 1st Ed hardcover with dust jacket. Published to accompany an exhibition at the MET. This monograph covers the 16 years that Lannuier made late Federal style...
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American Late 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

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Paper

Atlas Tennis Racket, for Championship Play
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Atlas tennis racket, For Championship Play, by J. Gauthier Fils, 1970. Measures: H: 69 cm, W: 23 cm, D: 4 cm.
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European Vintage Late 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

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Wood

Native American Three Strand Treasure Necklace
Located in Ferndale, MI
Native American three strand necklace stacked with art glass beads, semi-precious stones and beads, brass baubles, and three fetishes- a fox, bear, and fish. Lays on the collarbone a...
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North American Native American Late 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

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Multi-gemstone, Metal, Brass

7 Sotheby's New York Pre-Columbian Sales Catalogs 1993 -1997
Located in Stamford, CT
A group of seven Sotheby's New York Pre-Columbian sales catalogs with lavish color photos. An invaluable reference for the collector, scholar or anyone interested in Pre-Columbian a...
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Pre-Columbian Late 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

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Paper

Alexander Calder: Crags and Critters of 1974 (Signed)
Located in New York, NY
Catalog of Calder sculptures accompanying an exhibition at New York’s Perls Gallery from Oct. 15-Nov. 16, 1974. Square 8vo (9.25” x 9.25”), 16 unnumbered pages, printed wrappers, col...
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American Modern Vintage Late 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

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Paper

Pair of Oversized MCM Marbled Dice
Located in San Diego, CA
Cool pair of oversized MCM marbled dice, circa 1980s. The dice are 2" square with rounded corners and are in excellent vintage condition. #3905
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American Mid-Century Modern Late 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

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Plastic

Rare Vintage French Cartier Panther Bracelet Designer Silk Scarf Red Gold Linen
Located in Belfast, Northern Ireland
Katie Larmour Studio is the original vintage scarf pillow maker. Gaining notability for her unique idea and creations back in 2013 - featured in the likes of the Financial Times, and first selling here on 1stdibs in 2016 - our creations are of the absolute top most quality, craftsmanship and finesse. Thank-you for looking. Title: Rare Vintage French Cartier Panther Bracelet Designer Silk Scarf Red Gold Irish Linen Pillow Description: Large custom made luxury cushion created from an exquisite vintage pure silk Cartier...
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French Art Deco Late 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

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Linen, Silk

Design in America the Cranbrook Vision, 1925-1950 by Robert Judson Clark
By Robert Judson Clark
Located in valatie, NY
Design in America: the Cranbrook vision, 1925-1950 by Robert Judson Clark. Abrams, in association with the Detroit Institute of Arts and the Metropol...
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American Vintage Late 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

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Paper

Treasures from the Kremlin, An Exhibition from State Museums of Moscow 1st Ed
Located in valatie, NY
Treasures from the Kremlin; An Exhibition from the State Museums of the Moscow Kremlin at the Metropolitan Museum of Art New York; May 19-September 2 1979; and the Grand Palais Paris...
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American Vintage Late 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

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Paper

Collection of Mr. and Mrs. James L. Britton: Christie's, New York
Located in valatie, NY
Collection of Mr. and Mrs. James L. Britton: Christie's, New York: Saturday 16 January 1999. Hardcover with dust jacket. Auction catalog of American Furniture and Decorative Arts fro...
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American Late 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

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Paper

English Silver Treasures from the Kremlin: a Loan Exhibition by Sotheby's
Located in valatie, NY
English Silver Treasures From the Kremlin: A Loan Exhibition by Sotheby's. Exhibition softcover catalog January 1st-28th 1991. "The Armoury Museum in ...
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English Late 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

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Paper

Luigi Del Monte Modern Aluminum Hanukkah Lamp
Located in New York, NY
The Hanukkah Lamp by Luigi Del Monte, created in 1999, is a striking reinterpretation of the traditional Hanukkah menorah. Constructed from brushed aluminum, the lamp embraces minima...
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Italian Modern Late 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

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Aluminum

BIG Original poster by Tomas Salamon - Playbo's world / Baťa , 1992
Located in Praha, CZ
- artist: Tomas Salamon - newly framed, limited edition - (silk-)screen printing, serigraphy jr
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Modern Late 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

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Glass, Paper

Mobilier Des Provinces Belges et Des Flanders Françaises 1st Ed
Located in valatie, NY
Mobilier Des Provinces Belges et Des Flanders Françaises by Lucile Olivier. Editions Charles Massin, Paris, 1977. 1st Ed hardcover with dust jacket. 80p of great color pictures of in...
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French Vintage Late 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

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Paper

Large Kokeshi Doll XL Size Hand Painted Wood Japan Showa 48cm
Located in Poperinge, BE
Beautiful large hand made and painted kokeshi doll from the late Showa period (1926-1989), XL size of 48cm! Circa 70s-80s, Japan, signed at the bottom by the maker. Specific areas h...
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Japanese Showa Vintage Late 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

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Wood

Gucci Leather Travel Multi-Game Set, 1980s Italy
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage portable Gucci leather game case with chess, checkers and backgammon. Wood framed case wrapped in an elegant canvas with leather accents. Canvas features a repeating sequence of the Gucci interlocking "G" motif while the sides are wrapped in saddle leather. The face of the case is decorated with a red and green cotton strap across the front that is fastened in the middle by an iconic Gucci horse bit in brass. Case comes with a functioning key, black and white chess pieces, black and white checkers with Gucci logo on each, red and green backgammon chips...
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Italian Vintage Late 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

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Metal

Christie's Review of the Season 1982 Hardcover Edited by John Herbert, 1st Ed
Located in valatie, NY
Christie's Review of the Season 1982 Hardcover Edited by John Herbert. Abbeville Press, NY, 1982. 1st Ed hardcover with dust jacket. Numerous color photos of important lots from all ...
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American Vintage Late 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

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Paper

Keith Haring Eight Ball 1989 'Hardcover Book'
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Eight Ball by Keith Haring: Superbly rendered 1989 Keith Haring monograph featuring standout collage-based imagery by the legendary New York artist. Beautiful bright colors throughou...
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Vintage Late 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

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Paper

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