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The MGM Story The Complete History of Fifty Roaring Years, by John Eames
Located in valatie, NY
The MGM Story: The Complete History of Fifty Roaring Years, by John Douglas Eames. Crown Publishers, Inc, New York, NY, 1982. 2nd revised Ed hardcover wit...
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American Vintage Late 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
The New Cottage Home by Jim Tolpin
Located in Bradenton, FL
The New Cottage Home by Jim Tolpin. Hardcover book with dustjacket. First edition published in 1998 by The Taunton Press, Inc. of Newtown, Connecticut. Printed in the United States o...
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American Rustic Late 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
1985 Think Big!, Huge Safety Pin
By Think Big
Located in Weesp, NL
Huge safety pin 1985 Think Big! This rare Pop Art piece is in great condition. No cracks or damage.
Think Big! was a retail store originally established in New York City in 1979. It...
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American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Late 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Stainless Steel
Indian Miniatures Asian Textiles and Works of Art by Francesca Galloway, 1st Ed
Located in valatie, NY
Indian Miniatures Asian Textiles and Works of Art 2000 by Francesca Galloway. Published by Francesca Galloway, London, 2000. 1st Ed softcover. Beautiful...
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English Late 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
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Paper
Sotheby's Art at Auction - 1989-1990 by Sally Prideaux 'Editor', 1st Ed
By Sotheby's
Located in valatie, NY
Sotheby's Art at Auction - 1989-1990 by Sally Prideaux (editor). 1st Ed hardcover with dust jacket. Rizzoli International Publications / for Sotheby's, ...
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American Vintage Late 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
Renaissance Treasury by Laurie Winters, Stated 1st Ed Exhibition Catalog
Located in valatie, NY
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...
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American Late 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
Sotheby's Important American Furniture from Thomas Mellon and Betty Evans
Located in valatie, NY
Sotheby's Important American Furniture from the Collection of the Late Thomas Mellon and Betty Evans New York 6/19/98. Softcover auction catalogue with results. Thomas Mellon Evans u...
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American Late 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
Gimballed Brass Boat Compass by Dirigo
Located in Norwell, MA
Gimballed brass boat compass by "Dirigo" of Seattle, Washington. With fleur-de-lis pointing north. Fitted to a birch box with lid. Circa 1975.
Overall Dimensions: 5" H x 8" L x 8"...
Category
American Vintage Late 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Brass
Late Century Copper, Brass and Glass Edison Steampunk Industrial Table Lamp
By Wiska
Located in Leicester, Leicestershire
1970s explosion proof passage way light reclaimed from a super tanker modified to function as a table or desk lamp.
The light itself is made from copper and brass and has a temper...
Category
German Industrial Vintage Late 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Brass, Bronze, Copper
David O Selznick's Hollywood by Ronald Haver, Stated 1st Ed
Located in valatie, NY
David O Selznick's Hollywood by Ronald Haver. Published by Alfred A. Knopf, New York City, 1980. 1st Ed hardcover with dust jacket. Spectacular book d...
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American Vintage Late 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
Embraer 190 Jet Airplane Aircraft Model Brazil
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Scaled model of the Embraer 190 Jet. Made of Wood in the Scale of 1/75. This exquisite Embraer 190 Model is handcrafted by a master craftsmen from the finest Wood. Attention is given...
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Brazilian Modern Late 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Metal
The Architecture of Additions Design and Regulation by Paul Byard, 1st Ed
Located in valatie, NY
The Architecture of Additions: Design and Regulation by Paul Spencer Byard. W. W. Norton & Company, 2005. 1st Ed softcover. The Architecture of Additions considers the ways in which ...
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American Late 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
Masterpieces from the House of Fabrege by Alexander von Solodkoff
Located in valatie, NY
Masterpieces from the House of Fabrege by Alexander von Solodkoff. 1st Ed hardcover with dust jacket. Iillustrated throughout in color with items most...
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American Vintage Late 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
A History of Ballet and Dance
Located in Richmond, VA
Hardback coffee table book discussing the history of ballet and dance in the western world. By Alexander Bland, published in 1976. Second edition, 191 pages.
"Dance is universal and...
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Vintage Late 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
Vintage 1970s Original YSL Faceted Crystal Multi Jeweled Opera Necklace
Located in San Diego, CA
Unique and rare vintage YSL (Yves Saint Laurent) opera style necklace in jeweled colored faceted crystal beads. This beautiful necklace is constructed and fashioned following the Ha...
Category
French Modern Vintage Late 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Crystal
Calchi di Intagli e Cammei della Collezione Paoletti First Edition
Located in valatie, NY
Calchi di Intagli e Cammei della Collezione Paoletti. Polistampa, Firenze, 1998. First edition hardcover with dust jacket. Collection of carvings and cameos from the Paoletti collect...
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Italian Late 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
Vintage 70's Martuano - Italy Designer Women's Oversized Color Fade Sunglasses
By Nina Ricci
Located in St. Louis, MO
Fabulous circa late 1970s or early 1980s designer women's XXL oversized sunglasses with color fade frames from rose to clear and grey fade lens. Marked on frames : Martuano made in I...
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Italian Hollywood Regency Vintage Late 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Glass, Plastic
Masterpieces of German Expressionism at the Detroit Institute of Arts 1st Ed
Located in valatie, NY
Masterpieces of German Expressionism at the Detroit Institute of Arts by Horst Uhr. Published by Hudson Hills Press LLC, 1982. Stated 1st Ed ...
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American Vintage Late 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
Vintage USSR Checkers Set: Classic Black and White in Original Brown Box, 1J74
Located in Bordeaux, FR
Relive the joy of classic board games with this delightful vintage checkers set from the USSR. Dating back to the 1970s, this set captures the ess...
Category
Vintage Late 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Plastic
American Antiques From Israel Sack Collection Volumes I-V by Joseph H. Hennage
Located in valatie, NY
American Antiques From The Israel Sack Collection Volumes I-V by Joseph H. Hennage. Published by Highland House Publishers, Inc, Washington DC. Hardcovers ...
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American Vintage Late 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
Rare 1979 Donovan Leisure NYC Cia Law Firm 50th Anniversary Brass Paperweight
Located in Hyattsville, MD
Extremely rare New York City historical relic. A fiftieth anniversary brass cubic monolith commemorative desk sculpture. Issued to monogram; AWS. Approx. 45-60 members of firm a that time, only a handful were issued this paperweight in solid Brass weighing 8 lbs. 4.2 oz.
Donovan, Leisure, Newton & Irvine was an American white-shoe law firm, located in New York. It was founded in 1929 by General William "Wild Bill...
Category
American Post-Modern Vintage Late 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Brass
Vintage Print: Madonna Conestabile by Raphael - a Timeless Piece from Ussr 1J38
Located in Bordeaux, FR
Transport yourself to the past with this vintage print from the USSR, circa 1988, featuring the iconic masterpiece "Madonna Conestabile" by Raphael, painted between 1438-1520. Printe...
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Vintage Late 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
Black Embossed Leather Faux Croc & Glass Square Cigar Ashtray
Located in Stamford, CT
1980s black leather and glass square ashtray. Black embossed faux croc leather with removable heavy glass inset ashtray.
No brand stamp or makers mark.
Category
American Modern Vintage Late 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Leather, Glass
Paintings in the Hermitage by Colin Eisler (First Edition)
Located in Bradenton, FL
Paintings in the Hermitage by Colin Eisler. Hardcover coffee table book with dustjacket. Stated first edition published in 1990 by Stewart, Tabori & Chang of New York. Printed in Ita...
Category
Italian Late 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
From Marseille to New York 1940-1945, French/English Book, by Bernard Noel, 1985
Located in Atlanta, GA
Marseille - New York. 1940-1945, une liaison surrealiste (Marseille - New York. 1940-1945, a surrealistic link), French/English book by Bernard Noel, 1985.
Through archival photograp...
Category
French Modern Vintage Late 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
Set of Six 1st Ed, Limited Ed and Signed Books on Lionel Toy Trains
Located in valatie, NY
Set of Six 1st Ed, Limited Ed and Signed Books on Lionel Toy Trains. 1. Greenberg's Guide to Lionel Trains by Bruce C. Greenberg, 1945-1969. Sykesville: G...
Category
American Late 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
20th Century Italian Solid Silver Holy Water Stoup with Tap
Located in VALENZA, IT
Holy water stoup in 800 solid silver.
Made entirely by hand, embossed and chiseled with leaves and pods motif. The lid is removable to allow water to ...
Category
Italian Other Vintage Late 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Silver
Tiffany's 150 Years by John Loring
Located in Bradenton, FL
Tiffany's 150 Years by John Loring. First edition, published in 1987 by Doubleday & Company Inc. of Garden City, New York. Hardcover with dustjacket, 192 pages.
Category
Vintage Late 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
Art at Auction: the Year at Sotheby's, 1985-1986, 1st Ed
By Sotheby's
Located in valatie, NY
Art at Auction: The Year at Sotheby's, 1985-1986, Edit by Georgia Fogg. Printed by Sotheby's, London. 1st Ed hardcover with dust jacket. This annual reference work provides a view of...
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English Vintage Late 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
I Mobili Italiani by Alvar Gonzalez-Palacios, First Edition
Located in valatie, NY
I Mobili Italiani by Alvar Gonzalez-Palacios. Electra, Milano, 1997. 1st Ed hardcover with dust cover and slipcase. A great reference work on Italian furniture with 100's of photos i...
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Italian Late 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
1990s Vintage Town & Country shortboard by Ned McMann
Located in Haleiwa, HI
1994 Town & Country (T&C) surfboard shaped by Ned McMann. Features uncommon Hawaiiana T&C logos with matching artwork along the rails. Glassed-on thruster (tri-fins). Comes with the original Town & Country surfboard sock and leg leash. A superb example of a well cared for vintage surfboard in original condition, shaped under the iconic Town & Country surfboards label.
Town & Country Surf Designs (also known as T&C) is a world famous manufacturer of surfboards. T&C started in 1971 with a single store founded by Craig Sugihara in Pearl City, Hawaii. T&C would later expand into a world recognized brand featuring a full line of surf wear and accessories with retail stores across the globe, in countries such as Australia, Japan, and Brazil. The golden age for T&C was the 1980s. During this time, team riders Christian...
Category
American Late 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Fiberglass, Foam
Sotheby's: Bertram Little & Nina Little Collection, Parts I & II New & Unopened
Located in valatie, NY
Sotheby's: The Bertram K. Little and Nina Fletcher Little Collection, Parts I & II October 21 and 22, 1994. Hardcovers. The sale consisted of the Little's Americana collection. Intro...
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American Late 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
Sotheby's The West Wycombe Park Sale, June 1998, First Edition
Located in valatie, NY
Sotheby's: The West Wycombe Park Sale June 1998.First Edition softcover with 1442 lots photographed in color and fully described, with results. This house was the site of some filming of Downtown Abbey...
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English Late 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
Akiba's Children by Geoffrey H. Hartman, Signed, Limited & Numbered 1st Edition
Located in valatie, NY
Akiba's Children by Geoffrey H. Hartman, Signed, Limited & Numbered (#187/350) 1st Edition. Published by Iron Mountain Press, Virginia. Four wood engravings tipped in by Robert Llewe...
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American Vintage Late 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
Pair of 1st Ed Books, "Evolution of the Pedal Car, " Vols. I & II, by Neil Wood
Located in valatie, NY
Pair of First Edition Books, "Evolution of the Pedal Car," Volumes I & II, by Neil Wood. L W Publishing & Book Sales, 1992. First Edition softcovers. Filled with images and photos, descriptions, dimensions, and original values of child-size toy vehicles...
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American Late 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
Christie's: Godmersham Park Kent, Auction June 6th to 9th 1983, 1st Ed Hardcover
Located in valatie, NY
Christie's: Godmersham Park Kent, Auction June 6th to 9th 1983, Volume 1. 1st Ed Hardcover with dust jacket. 1961 lots, mostly photoed in color. Godmersham Park is a Grade I listed h...
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English Vintage Late 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
Jewelry By Architects
Located in New York, NY
First American edition monograph on jewelry designed by a who's who of Postmodern architects from the collection of design impresario Cleto Munari, who commissioned the pieces featured in the book. Includes work by Mario Bellini, Michele De Lucchi, Peter Eisenman, Michael Graves, Hans Hollein, Arata Isozaki, Richard Meier, Allesandro Mendini...
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American Post-Modern Vintage Late 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
Set of Four Traditional Vintage Spanish Soda Syphon, Circa 1970
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...
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French Rustic Vintage Late 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Metal
Giorgio Armani Eyeglass Display Collectors Items
Located in Albano Laziale, Rome/Lazio
Collectors items vintage Giorgio Armani advertising / Eyeglass Display. Oversized large eyeglasses and case. The tortoise pairs lenses have slots to d...
Category
International Style Late 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Metal
Jacques Callot 1592 - 1635, French Book by Paulette Choné, 1992
Located in Atlanta, GA
Jacques Callot 1592 - 1635, French book by Paulette Choné, 1992.
This important book was published after the Jacques Callot exhibition which was presented at the Lorraine Historical ...
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French Medieval Late 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
Vintage Coca Cola Backlit Advertising Panel 1980s
Located in Palermo, IT
Vintage Coca Cola backlit advertising panel 1980s.
It can also be hung because it has hooks.
Metal structure.
Intact and in good condition.
Category
Italian Vintage Late 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Metal
Vintage Pair Chanel Paris Gripoix Earrings
By Karl Lagerfeld, Chanel
Located in San Diego, CA
Classic Chic! Incredible pair of vintage Chanel earrings. The pair features a purple Gripoix glass center with surrounding crystals on a 24k gold plated disk with clip. Very few pie...
Category
French Modern Vintage Late 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Crystal
Chupa Chups 1980 collectible display stand
Located in Taranto, IT
We present a collectible display from the Chupa Chups brand, 1980s.
The item is in excellent conservative condition, no cosmetic or structural flaws to report, just slight and obvio...
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Italian Vintage Late 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Plastic
Continuing Tradition: Wm. Frank McCall, Jr., 1914-1991by William R. Mitchell 1st
Located in valatie, NY
A Continuing Tradition: Wm. Frank McCall, Jr., FAIA 1914-1991 by William R. Mitchell, Jr. 1st Ed hardcover with dust jacket. This book captures the elegance and style of the resident...
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American Late 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
Gustav Klimt The World in Female Form by Gottfried Fliedl 1998 Paperback
By (after) Gustav Klimt, Angelika Taschen
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Gustav Klimt The World in Female Form by Gottfried Fliedl 1998 Paperback.Art book of Gustav Klimt artistry of women.Cult of pleasure: Feminine sensuality by the Vienna Secession’s gr...
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Austrian Expressionist Late 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
Boat Blueprint of the "Melody" from Motor Boating Publications
Located in Norwell, MA
Boat blueprint from Motor Boating's Build a Boat series. This blueprint shows a William Atkin design of the thirty seven foot bridge deck cruiser "Melody."...
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North American Vintage Late 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
Complete Alice & the Hunting of the Snark, Illustrated by Ralph Steadman
Located in valatie, NY
The Complete Alice & The Hunting of the Snark by Lewis Carroll. Published by Salem House Publishing Topsfield, MA, 1987. First edition thus ha...
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American Vintage Late 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
Vintage 1970s McLeod La Jolla Windansea Artwork Surfboard
Located in Haleiwa, HI
Early-1970s McLeod La Jolla Windansea big wave surfboard made by Ron McLeod. Featuring original artwork on the deck with red wrapped rails/bottom/pinstriped outline. Big wave swallow...
Category
American Vintage Late 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Fiberglass, Foam, Softwood
American Art
Located in Bradenton, FL
American Art, first edition, hardcover, published in 1972 by Octopus Books Limited of London, printed in Italy. General editor Francesco Abbate, translat...
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Italian Vintage Late 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
Boat Blueprint of the "Sunrise" from Motor Boating Publications
Located in Norwell, MA
Boat blueprint from Motor Boating's Build a Boat series. This blueprint shows a William Atkin design of the "Sunrise", a trunk cabin cruiser. Atkin designed more than 700 boats. Lloy...
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North American Vintage Late 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
Sotheby's, Hunt Collection Highly Important Greek Vases Roman & Etruscan Bronzes
Located in valatie, NY
Sotheby's, the nelson bunker hunt collection highly important Greek vases and the William Herbert hunt collection highly important Greek, roman and Etr...
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American Late 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
James Bond 'for Your Eyes Only' Original Vintage Movie Poster, British, 1981
Located in Devon, GB
The twelfth film in the James Bond series, EON Productions 'For Your Eyes Only' saw a return to earth with a more realistic and less sensational storyline after the extravagance of '...
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British Post-Modern Vintage Late 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper, Linen
Christie's Photographs Twenty Years: Celebrating Galleria Zur Stockeregg, Zurich
Located in valatie, NY
Christie's Photographs Twenty Years: Celebrating Galleria Zur Stockeregg, Zurich. A 56 lot auction catalog that features pictures of each art work. New York, October 4, 1999.
We are...
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American Late 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
Rare Vintage French Cartier Panther Bracelet Silk Scarf Irish Linen
By Cartier
Located in Belfast, Northern Ireland
Title:
Rare Vintage French Cartier Panther Bracelet Silk Scarf Brown Irish Linen Pillow
Katie Larmour Studio is the original vintage scarf...
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French Baroque Late 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Linen, Silk
The Transparent Touch, Paintings by Donald L. Dodrill
Located in Bradenton, FL
The Transparent Touch, Watercolor Interpretations of Traditional Subjects by Donald L. Dodrill. Hardcover book with dustjacket, published in 1989 by Watson-Guptill Publications of Ne...
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Singaporean Vintage Late 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
Lithograph Depicting the Horse Winner of the 1983 Italian Derby
Located in Milan, IT
Lithograph on paper made in the 1990s by the Salomone typography in Rome from a painting depicting My Top winner of the 1983 Italian Derby, ridden by Salvatore Perlanti. With frame 6...
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Italian Late 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Wood, Paper
Selections from the Art Museum Princeton University, 1st Ed
Located in valatie, NY
Selections From The Art Museum Princeton University. Published by Princeton University Art Museum / Yale University Press, 2014. 1st Ed softcover exhibition catalog. 303 pp. With hundreds of illustrations, mainly in color. Catalog of an exhibition held at Ashmolean Museum of Art and Archaeology at the University of Oxford...
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American Vintage Late 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
Memphis: Ceramique, Argent, Verre 1981-1987" Editeur Michel Aveline (Book)
Located in North Yorkshire, GB
A very good hardback book with a dust jacket in excellent condition. 143 pages with 120 full pages color plates showing examples of ceramics, silver and glass ware, by designers such as Ettore Sottsass, Mateo Thun...
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Vintage Late 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
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Medal-Worthy Memorabilia from Epic Past Olympic Games
Get into the games! These items celebrate the events, athletes, host countries and sporting spirit.
Ahoy! You’ve Never Seen a Collection of Sailor Art and Kitsch Quite Like This
French trendsetter and serial collector Daniel Rozensztroch tells us about his obsession with objects related to seafaring men.
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The sought-after designer worked with the team at Hoffman Creative to produce a monograph that beautifully showcases some of Studio Shamshiri's most inspiring projects.
Moroccan Artworks and Objects Take Center Stage in an Extraordinary Villa in Tangier
Italian writer and collector Umberto Pasti opens the doors to his remarkable cave of wonders in North Africa.
Montecito Has Drawn Royalty and Celebrities, and These Homes Are Proof of Its Allure
Hollywood A-listers, ex-pat aristocrats and art collectors and style setters of all stripes appreciate the allure of the coastal California hamlet — much on our minds after recent winter floods.
Whaam! Blam! Pow! — a New Book on Pop Art Packs a Punch
Publishing house Assouline and writer Julie Belcove have teamed up to trace the history of the genre, from Roy Lichtenstein, Andy Warhol and Yayoi Kusama to Mickalene Thomas and Jeff Koons.
The Sparkling Legacy of Tiffany & Co. Explained, One Jewel at a Time
A gorgeous new book celebrates — and memorializes — the iconic jeweler’s rich heritage.
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The world’s most opulent chess set, weighing in at 513 carats, is literally fit for a king and queen.