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Period: Late 20th Century
20th Century Extra Large Shellwork Sailors Valentine Panel Folk Art
Located in Lowestoft, GB
An extra large shellwork display/panel, worked in a variety of specimens, heightened with watercolour and arranged with a star to the centre surrounded by floral blooms, housed in an...
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English Late 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Natural Fiber, Glass, Pine

Potato Delights: Vintage Ussr Cooking Book, Alma-Ata, 1975 1J30
Located in Bordeaux, FR
Indulge in the versatile world of potato cuisine with this vintage USSR cooking book titled '?????????: ??????, ??????????, ????????????' (translated as "Potatoes: Delicious, Nutritious, Diverse"). Published in Alma-Ata in 1975, this book is a culinary treasure trove dedicated to the beloved potato. Within its 230 pages, this vintage cooking book...
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Vintage Late 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Paper

1970s Two-Strand Amber Colored Catalin Beaded Necklace
Located in Van Nuys, CA
This versatile necklace showcases two strands, with one strand twice the length of the other. It can be styled in two ways: worn double to create two strands of equal length or arran...
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Vintage Late 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Plastic

Mobilier Bourguignon by Lucile Oliver, 1st Edition
Located in valatie, NY
Mobilier Bourguignon by Lucile Oliver. Editions Ch. Massin, Paris, 1980. 1st Ed hardcover with dust jacket. A great collection of full color photos of antique furniture...
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French Vintage Late 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Paper

Bugatti 57 SC Atlantic Crystal Model Car, same as the Ralph Lauren Collection
Located in Milano, IT
The Bugatti 57SC is universally recognized as one of the most beautiful expressions of automotive design ever. Penned by Ettore Bugatti's son Jean and pro...
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Italian Modern Vintage Late 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Crystal

Keith Haring Iconic Pop Shop Magnets, c. 1985 — Set of 6
Located in Chicago, IL
Keith Haring Iconic Pop Shop Magnets, c. 1985 — Set of 6 Sold at the Pop Shop in New York, c. 1986 (dated 1985). New and unopened, still sealed in the original plastic wrapping. Feat...
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American Modern Vintage Late 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Plastic

Jean Prouvé Serge Mouille Mid-Century Modern Two Master Metal Workers Book
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Edited for the occasion of the May 1985, New York. Exhibition and the fall of 1985 Paris exhibition. Jean Prouvé (8 April 1901-23 March 1984) was a French metal worker, self-taught architect and designer. Le Corbusier designated Prouvé a constructer, blending architecture and engineering. Prouvé's main achievement was transferring manufacturing technology from industry to architecture, without losing aesthetic qualities. His design skills...
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German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Late 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Paper

1970's British Ultimate Gray /Monochrome Black AC GMT Co. Classic Wall Clock
Located in Leicester, Leicestershire
Quartz sweep seconds / non ticking wall clock finished in ultimate gray pantone 17-5104 Rescued from Industrial scrap yards and brought back to life in our UK workshop, our expert...
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English Industrial Vintage Late 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Steel, Chrome

Set of Five Christmas Tree Ornaments Red and White Glass Mushrooms, 1970s
Located in Barntrup, DE
Set of five Christmas tree ornaments red and white glass mushrooms, Germany, circa the 1970s. Adorable Christmas tree ornaments made of mouth-blown and delicate, wafer-thin glass, wh...
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German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Late 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Glass

Ellsworth Kelly Exhibition Catalog Book New York, 1973
Located in New York, NY
An Ellsworth Kelly exhibition catalog book from the Museum of Modern Art, New York, New York, 1973. Exhibition covers the Army, Boston, Pari...
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American Minimalist Vintage Late 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Paper

André Ricard 'Olympic Torch Prototype' for Barcelona 1992 Games, circa 1992
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Olympic torch prototype (PT) in chromed plastic for Barcelona '92 by André Ricard. Manufactured in Spain, circa 1990. In good original condition, w...
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Spanish Modern Late 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Chrome

Sonomama Sonomama
Located in Richmond, VA
ESCRIPTION Oversized paperback photography book by Taishi Hirokawa, published in 1987. 84 pages. Text in English and Japanese. A surreal and charming portrait of rural Japan in the ...
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Vintage Late 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Paper

Traditional Vintage Catalan Soda Syphon, circa 1970
Located in Barcelona, ES
Vintage plastic and glass traditional Catalan soda syphon. By unknown manufacturer, made in circa 1970 In original condition, with minor wear consistent with age and use, prese...
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French Rustic Vintage Late 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Glass, Plastic

Set of 6 Leather Bound Faux Dummy/Faux English Library Book Fronts, 20th C
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Set of 6 Leather Bound Faux Dummy/Faux English Library Book Fronts, England, Later 20th Century This set of six leather-bound faux dummy English library book fronts from the late 20...
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English Neoclassical Late 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Brass

Going Solo, Signed by Roald Dahl, First Edition in Original Dust Jacket, 1986
Located in Colorado Springs, CO
Dahl, Roald. Going Solo. London: Jonathan Cape, 1986. First edition. Octavo. Signed "Roald Dahl" in black ink on the half title page. In the publisher's original hardcover navy cloth...
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American Modern Vintage Late 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Paper

Medium Vintage Glazed Porcelain Factory Rubber Glove Mold, C.1991
Located in San Francisco, CA
About Price is per piece. Original large glazed porcelain rubber glove molds. Each is stamped with the size and exact dates of manufacture ranging from 1985-1992. These pieces ...
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Industrial Late 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Porcelain

1970s Modernist Dome Ring Brushed Gold Tone
Located in Chula Vista, CA
AMBIANIC presents Vintage Brushed Gold Tone Dome Ring signet ring matte gold minimalist design 1 1/16 w x .75 d x 1.13 h Preowned vintage Refer to images
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Mid-Century Modern Late 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Metal

Important Silver Plate Champagne Bucket or Ice Bucket from Jack E. Leonard 1971
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
A large silverplate champagne bucket or ice bucket which was given to Steve Lawrence and Eydie Gorme by Gladys & Jack Leonard. Jack Leonard was a well-known actor and comedian in the...
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American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Late 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Silver Plate

Sea Star Natural Specimen with Wicker Capiz Tray
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Natural history organic modern specimen sea shell star on a handmade wicker tray with Capiz shells.
Category

American Organic Modern Vintage Late 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Shell

M.C Escher Kaleidozyklein book with origami designs
Located in Chattanooga, TN
This vibrant book invites you into the mesmerizing world of mathematical art inspired by M.C. Escher’s work. Kaleidozyklen is a creative exploration of geometric forms, featuring a c...
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Dutch Modern Vintage Late 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Paper

Authentic "Mouhotia Planipennis" Beetle Taxidermy Sculpture
Located in San Diego, CA
Authentic "Mouhotia Planipennis" beetle taxidermy sculpture presented in a double glass sided maple box frame. The piece displays one large beetle and...
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American Organic Modern Late 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Glass, Maple

Vintage Italian Ceramic Chess Board by Franco Pecchioli
Located in San Diego, CA
Vintage Italian ceramic chess board by Franco Pecchioli Ceramica, circa 1980s. The board is in good condition with a few minor stress cracks in the ceram...
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Italian Mid-Century Modern Late 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Ceramic, Wood

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

Materials

Plastic

20th Century Italian Sterling Silver Sulky with Horse and Driver
Located in VALENZA, IT
Made in Italy sterling solid silver sulky with horse and driver. The sulky, the horse and the driver are made with the casting method and finished with chisel. The bridles are in l...
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Italian Other Vintage Late 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Sterling Silver

A cigar or cigarette box silver-plated metal and exotic wood France 1970
Located in SOTTEVILLE-LÈS-ROUEN, FR
An elegant cigar or cigarette box from the 70s, made of silver-plated metal and featuring an interior of exotic wood. Crafted with exceptional skill, this vintage piece combines soph...
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French Hollywood Regency Vintage Late 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Metal

Vintage USSR Book: 'Mythological Themes in Works of Art' - 1971, 1J83
Located in Bordeaux, FR
Embark on a captivating journey into the world of art and mythology with this extraordinary vintage book from the USSR titled 'Mythological Themes in Works of Art.' Published around ...
Category

Vintage Late 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Paper

Sotheby's Japanese Works of Art, Thursday 21st March 1991, Auction Catalog
Located in valatie, NY
Sotheby's: Japanese Works of Art, Thursday 21st March 1991. Sotheby's 1st Ed softcover. 382 lots photoed in B&W and color.
Category

English Late 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Paper

The Shaker World by John T. Kirk
Located in Bradenton, FL
The Shaker World by John T. Kirk. Hardcover book with dustjacket. Published by Harry N. Abrams, Inc. of New York. Printed and bound in Japan. 277 illustrat...
Category

Shaker Late 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Paper

Set of Two Traditional Vintage Spanish Soda Syphon, circa 1990 ¿Precio?
Located in Barcelona, ES
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...
Category

French Rustic Late 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Metal

Color and Light Luminous Atmospheres for Painted Rooms, 1st Edition
Located in valatie, NY
Color and light: Luminous atmospheres for painted rooms by Donald Kaufman. Clarkson Potter, New York, New York, 1999. 1st Ed hardcover with dust jacket....
Category

American Late 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Paper

Ceramic Ashtray by Franco Bucci for Laboratorio Pesaro, Italy, 1970s
Located in Rome, IT
Blue violet ceramic ashtray made in Italy in the 1970s by the Italian designer Franco Bucci for Laboratorio Pesaro. The original label is still attac...
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Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Late 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Ceramic

Set of Two Traditional Vintage Spanish Soda Syphon, circa 1990
Located in Barcelona, ES
Vintage plastic and glass traditional Catalan soda syphon. By unknown manufacturer, made in circa 1990. In original condition, with minor wear consistent with age and use, pres...
Category

French Rustic Late 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Glass, Plastic

Nature’s Beauty- 3 Brown Mother of Pearl Turbo Shells
Located in Boca Raton, FL
3 pcs Splendid Natures Beauty turbo shells , polished to relieve inner beauty of texture, colour combination and symmetry.
Category

American Organic Modern Vintage Late 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Shell

Texas Furniture: The Cabinetmakers & Their Work, 1840-1880, First Edition
Located in valatie, NY
Texas Furniture: The Cabinetmakers and Their Work, 1840-1880, by David B. Warren and Lonn Taylor. University of Texas Press 1975. Pre-publication first...
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American Vintage Late 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Paper

Large Vintage Wild Boar Tusk Trophy on Wooden Plaque, Germany 1970s
Located in Berghuelen, DE
Large Vintage wild boar tusk trophy on Wooden Plaque, Germany 1970s A large vintage Black Forest wild boar (Sus scrofa) teeth trophy on wooden ...
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German Rustic Late 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Antler, Wood

Martin Airlines Holland Boeing 747Jumbo Jetliner Airplane Contractor Desk Model
Located in San Diego, CA
A very cool Martin Airlines Holland Boeing 747 jumbo jetliner airplane contractor desk model, circa 1980s. The model measures 9.5" wingspan x 11"D x 5"H and sits on a nice marked st...
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American Late 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Plastic

Rare Original Cody Foster Folk Art Pink Wool Rabbit Easter Bunny Doll Strawberry
Located in Dayton, OH
One of Cody Fosters early original works. Folk art style stuffed animal figurine in the form of a pink rabbit wearing a bow tie and holding a yellow velvet...
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Folk Art Late 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Wool, Velvet, Plaster, Paint

Pair Grand Tour Obelisks Italian Satinwood Ebonized Trim
Located in Potters Bar, GB
Eye catching pair of Italian Grand Tour obelisks in satinwood Great look to this pair of neo classical decorative pieces Love the patina to the satinwood which is offset and defined ...
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Grand Tour Vintage Late 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Satinwood

Starck by Philippe Starck Taschen Hardcover 1996
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Starck by Philippe StarckTaschen, 1996 - Architecture. Philippe Starck, Simone Philippi Architect-designed furniture - 336 pages This volume features the author's own compilation of ...
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French Post-Modern Late 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Paper

Large Deer Trophy from a Noble Estate, Uneven 14 Ends
Located in Berghuelen, DE
Large Deer Trophy from a Noble Estate, Uneven 14 Ends A very large uneven 14 pointer Black Forest deer (Cervus elaphus) trophy from the palace of Salem in South Germany. Shot by a m...
Category

German Black Forest Late 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Wood, Antler

USSR Cold War Era 10 x 80 Large Anti-Aircraft Binoculars, date stamped 1972.
Located in Canterbury, England
A superb set of Russian 10 x 80 Large Anti-Aircraft Binoculars, date stamped 1972, manufactured during the Cold War period and originally issued to Soviet forces with outstanding opt...
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Vintage Late 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Aluminum, Brass

Vintage Hand-Carved Wooden Ram Figurine
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
This sculptural vintage wooden ram is hand-carved with bold, stylized curves and a strong, compact form. Its abstracted shape highlights the dramatic arc of the horns, balanced by a ...
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American Folk Art Late 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Wood

Mies Van Der Rohe A Critical Biography by Franz Schulze
Located in valatie, NY
Mies Van Der Rohe: A Critical Biography by Franz Schulze. The University of Chicago Press, Chicago, 1985. Hardcover with Brodart covered dust jacket. Ludwig Mies van der Rohe (1886-1...
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American Vintage Late 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Paper

Ropework Boat Fender
Located in London, GB
A coir rope boat fender.
Category

English Late 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Rope

Vintage "Business Traveler Record & Atlas" Book by Crane's - New Old Stock
Located in San Diego, CA
Vintage "Business Traveler Record & Atlas" Book by Crane's - New Old Stock, circa 1980s. The soft leather cover book is in new condition and has never been written in; it measures 4...
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American Late 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Paper

Rare Dunhill Rollagas Bordeaux Gold Dust Cigarette Lighter With Dunhill Box
Located in Reading, Berkshire
Rare Dunhill Rollagas Bordeaux Gold Dust Cigarette Lighter With Original Dunhill Box Complete With Guarantee Card Made in Switzerland The Rollagas was first developed in 1953 as ...
Category

Swiss Art Deco Late 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Gold Plate

Sotheby's Art at Auction 1999 - 2000, Edited by Emma Lawson, 1st Ed
Located in valatie, NY
Sotheby's Art At Auction 1999 - 2000, Edited by Emma Lawson. 'sPublished by Sotheby's Parke Bernet Publications, London, 2000. 1st Ed hardcover with dust jacket. This annual referenc...
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English Late 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Paper

American Folk Art Collection of Howard & Catherine Feldman, Sotheby's 1st Ed
Located in valatie, NY
The American Folk Art Collection of Howard and Catherine Feldman Sotheby's, June 1988. 1st Ed softcover 171 lots all photoed in b&w and color each ...
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American Vintage Late 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Paper

1970s Green Abstract Enamel Pendant Taxco Mexico
Located in Chula Vista, CA
Green Abstract Enamel Pendant Taxco Mexico 1.5 w x 2.38 H Preowned original vintage, refer to images listed.
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Mexican Mid-Century Modern Vintage Late 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Enamel

Moroccan Dagger Brass and Silver Decorative Collector Khoumya
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Vintage Handcrafted Moroccan dagger brass and silvered adorned with mixed metal, copper, nickel. Moroccan Hand carved Khoumiya dagger, of typical shape...
Category

Moroccan Folk Art Late 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Metal, Brass

The Great Book of French Impressionism by Diane Kelder
Located in Bradenton, FL
The Great Book of French Impressionism by Diane Kelder. Published by Artabras, a division of Abbeville Publishing Group. Large hardcover with dust...
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Late 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Paper

Sotheby's Important Chinese Ceramics from the J. M. Hu Family Collection, 1985
Located in valatie, NY
Sotheby's: Important Chinese Ceramics from the J. M. Hu Family Collection, June 4, 1985. 1st Ed hardcover with dust jacket. Important and catalog feat...
Category

American Vintage Late 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Paper

Britwell House: The David Hicks Residence. Sotheby's (Book)
Located in North Yorkshire, GB
The sale catalogue for the contents of Britwell House, sold by direction of Mr David and Lady Pamela Hicks. A collection put together between 1960 and 1979, while they owned and live...
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English Vintage Late 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Paper

Painted Ladies, San Francisco's Resplendent Victorians
Located in Bradenton, FL
Painted Ladies, San Francisco's Resplendent Victorians. Photographs by Morley Baer, text by Elizabeth Pomada and Michael Larson. Published by E.P. Dutton of New York in 1978, printed...
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Victorian Vintage Late 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Paper

Vintage Soviet History Book: 1871-1917 for 9th Grade Students circa 1987, 1J47
Located in Bordeaux, FR
Step back in time and delve into the intriguing period of history with this vintage book from the USSR. Specifically designed for 9th grade students, this book offers a comprehensive...
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Vintage Late 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Paper

Hotels, Motels & Condominiums Planning, Design & Maintenance by Fred Lawson
Located in valatie, NY
Hotels, Motels and Condominiums: Planning, Design and Maintenance by Fred Lawson. Architectural Press / Cahners 1976, London. Hardcover with dust jacket. "...
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English Vintage Late 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Paper

The All New All Purpose Joy of Cooking
Located in North Hollywood, CA
The All New All Purpose Joy of Cooking. This is the "Joy Of Cooking cookbook". It has over 1000 pages of tips, tricks, recipes and more information to take your cooking to the next l...
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American Rustic Late 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Paper

1970s Sterling Silver Turquoise Pendant Attributed Pal Kepenyes Spores
Located in Chula Vista, CA
Style of Pal Kepenyes Sterling Silver Pendant Turquoise Stone 1.63 w x 2 1/16 h x .75 d Attributed of Pal Kepenyes Pendant, Unsigned. Design consistent with Kepenyes work. Preowned ...
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Mid-Century Modern Late 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Stone, Sterling Silver

Big Pair of Inox Obelisks Attributed to Maria Pergay, France 1970.
Located in Brussels, BE
Big pair of stainless steel neoclassical obelisks Nice patina. Attributed to Maria Pergay 1970..
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French Neoclassical Vintage Late 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Stainless Steel

Sotheby's Japanese Prints, Paintings and Screens, New York June 18, 1990
Located in valatie, NY
Sotheby's Japanese prints, paintings and screens, New York June 18, 1990. First edition softcover catalog. 531 illustrated lots.
Category

American Late 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Paper

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