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Period: Late 20th Century
Sotheby's: The Collection of Jerome C. Neuhoff, January 25, 1986
Located in valatie, NY
Sotheby's: The Collection of Jerome C. Neuhoff. Including Chinese works of art, porcelain, silver, paintings, English furniture, decorations and carpets. Auction: Saturday, January 25...
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American Vintage Late 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
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Paper
A. G. Rizzoli, Architect of Visions
Located in Bradenton, FL
A. G. Rizzoli - Architect of Magnificent Visions by Jo Farb Hernandez, John Beardsley and Roger Cardinal. Hardcover with dustjacket. 94 illustrations with 36 plates in full color. 13...
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Late 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
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Paper
1970s Pal Kepenyes Sculptural Brass Pendant
By Pal Kepenyes
Located in Chula Vista, CA
AMBIANIC presents
1970s Pal Kepenyes Sculptural Brass Pendant
4 h x 2 w x .13
Preowned vintage
Refer to images please
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Mexican Mid-Century Modern Vintage Late 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Brass
John Marin by John Marin, 1st Ed
By John Marin 1
Located in valatie, NY
John Marin by John Marin. Holt, Rinehart & Winston, New York, 1970. 1st Ed hardcover with dust jacket. A look at this important American artist. Edited by Cleve Gray. Includes numero...
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American Vintage Late 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
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Paper
Je Suis Le Cahier, the Sketchbooks of Picasso
Located in Bradenton, FL
Je Suis Le Cahier, The Sketchbooks of Picasso. Edited by Arnold Glimcher and Marc Glimcher. Stated first edition published in 1986 by The Atlantic Monthly Press. Hardcover book with ...
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Italian Vintage Late 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
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Paper
Property of the Robert Young Foundation, Estate of Anita O'Keeffe Young
Located in valatie, NY
The property of the Robert R. Young Foundation from the Estate of Anita O'Keeffe Young, NY October 1985. Softcover auction catalog with 733 lots of fine French furniture, porcelain, ...
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American Vintage Late 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
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Paper
Colonial Williamsburg by Phillip Kopper, First Edition
Located in valatie, NY
Colonial Williamsburg by Phillip Kopper. Harry N. Abrams/The Colonial Williamsburg Foundation, New York, NY, 1986. Philip Kopper follows the history of the magnificent restoration of...
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American Vintage Late 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
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Paper
History of the Fifteenth Pennsylvania Volunteer Cavalry by Charles H. Kirk
Located in valatie, NY
History of the Fifteenth Pennsylvania Volunteer Cavalry Which Was Recruited and Known as the Anderson Cavalry in the Rebellion of 1861-1865 by Charles H. Kirk. Reprint of the 1906 or...
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American Vintage Late 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
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Paper
Exteriors by Inger McCabe Elliott, 1st Ed
Located in valatie, NY
Exteriors by Inger McCabe Elliott. Published by Clarkson Potter, 1993. Stated 1st Ed hardcover with dust jacket. Interior decoration is only one way of expressing a personal sense of...
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American Late 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
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Paper
Intimate Visions the Photography of Dorothy Norman, by Miles Barth First Edition
By Miles Barth Norman
Located in valatie, NY
Intimate Visions: The Photography of Dorothy Norman by Miles Barth. Chronicle Books, San Francisco, 1993. She was best known for her long association wi...
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American Late 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
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Paper
Crosscurrents: Masterpieces of East Asian Art from New York Private Collections
Located in valatie, NY
Crosscurrents: Masterpieces of East Asian Art from New York Private Collections, with contributions by Richard M. Barnhart and Christine M.E. Guth Photography by Amy G. Poster. 1st Ed hardcover with dust jacket and a personal note from the author. Some of the finest private collections of Japanese, Chinese, and Korean art are found in New York City. This illustrated book explores the riches found in these collections, which include some of the world's finest and most important paintings, calligraphy...
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American Late 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
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Paper
Williamsburg before and After, the Rebirth of Virginia's Colonial Capital
Located in Bradenton, FL
Williamsburg Before and After: The Rebirth of Virginia's Colonial Capital by George Humphrey Yetter. Hardcover book with dustjacket. Published in 1994 by The Colonial Williamsburg Fo...
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American Colonial Late 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
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Paper
Quest for the Future by A. E. Van Vogt, First Edition BCE
Located in valatie, NY
Quest for the Future by A. E. Van Vogt. Ace Books, New York, 1970. First edtion hardcover BCE with dust jacket. He was one of the most popular and prolifi...
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American Vintage Late 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
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Paper
Vintage Ceramic Hot Dog and Hamburger Banks, Set of Two
Located in Miami, FL
Vintage Ceramic Hot Dog and Hamburger Banks, Set of Two
Offered for sale is a vintage whimsical hot dog and hamburger bank set. The life size ceramic pieces look extremely realisti...
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Late 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Ceramic
Illustrated Letters - Artists and Writers Correspond
Located in Bradenton, FL
Illustrated Letters - Artists and Writers Correspond. Edited by Roselyne De Ayala and Jean-Pierre Gueno, foreword by Francine Prose. Hardcover book with dustjacket, published in 1999...
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French Late 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
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Paper
Impressionist Masterpieces by John House
Located in Bradenton, FL
Impressionist Masterpieces, National Gallery of Art, Washington by John House. Hardcover book with dustjacket. First edition, published in 1985 by Hugh Lau...
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Japanese Late 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
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Paper
1970s Spine Shaped 'Proteo' Halogen Table Lamp, Italy
Located in St- Leonard, Quebec
Bold spine shaped and articulated Proteo halogen table lamp.
Playful, easy adjustable in various sculptural shape.
Well made solid construction with black PVC parts and rubber joint.
Measure: 21 in. high when curl as pictured, 36 in straight up.
2 intensity switch.
50 watt 2 pin light...
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Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Late 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
PVC
Vintage 1990s Gerard Yosca Bird Earrings Gripoix Clip-On
Located in Hyattsville, MD
Gerard Yosca gold tone clip on earrings depicting a bird in flight with a glass dangle in pale yellow Gripoix drop. The birds are detailed with faceted gold beading textures with cry...
Category
American Romantic Late 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Metal
Horn of Africa by Philip Caputo Signed Numbered Limited Edition, Specially Bound
Located in valatie, NY
Horn of Africa by Philip Caputo, signed, numbered, limited edition, specially bound #167/250. Holt, Rinehart and Winston, New York, 1980. Oatmeal cloth ...
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American Vintage Late 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
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Paper
Kazak Carpets of the Caucasus by Raoul Tschebull
Located in valatie, NY
Kazak: Carpets of the Caucasus by Raoul Tschebull. Near Eastern Art Research Center, 1971. 1st Ed paperback. Illustrated with 23 color plates and 17 b/w. With an introduction by Jose...
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American Vintage Late 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
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Paper
Picasso and the Age of Iron by Carmen Gimenez, Curator, 1st Ed
Located in valatie, NY
Picasso and the Age of Iron by Carmen Gimenez, Curator; Essays by Dore Ashton and Francisco Calvo Serraller. Published by Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum, New York, 1993. 1st Ed Exhibit...
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American Late 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
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Paper
The Souls by Jane Abdy and Charlotte Gere, 1st Ed
Located in valatie, NY
The Souls by Jane Abdy and Charlotte Gere. Published by Sidgwick & Jackson Ltd, London, 1984. 1st Ed hardcover with dust jacket. This book offers profiles of the turn-of-the-century ...
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English Late 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
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Paper
Frank O.Gehry, Guggenhiem Museum Bilbao, 1st Ed
Located in valatie, NY
Frank O.Gehry, Guggenhiem Museum Bilbao by Coosje Van Bruggen. Solomon R Guggenheim Museum, 1997. 1st Ed catalog in English. 207 pp. With color and ...
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Spanish Late 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
The Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum
Located in valatie, NY
The Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum, by Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum. The Trustees, 1978. 1st Ed hardcover with dust jacket. The book consi...
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American Vintage Late 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
American Cinema One Hundred Years of Filmmaking by Jeanine Basinger 1st Ed
Located in valatie, NY
American Cinema: One Hundred Years of Filmmaking by Jeanine Basinger. Rizzoli International Publications, NY, 1994. 1st Ed hardcover with dust jacket. "This book was published to com...
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American Late 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
Journey Into China Hardcover Book
Located in Bradenton, FL
Journey Into China. Published by The National Geographic Society in 1982. Hardcover book with dustjacket. Illustrated, 518 pages.
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Vintage Late 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
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Paper
Christie's, French and Company Magnificent French and English Furniture 11/1998
Located in valatie, NY
French and company magnificent French and English furniture auction Tuesday 24 November 1998?. First Edition hardcover with dust jacket. Includes: The Rothschild 'Palmes Et Fleurs' Cressent commode, the Balfour desk, Japanese Laquer commodes, Louis XV Ormolu-Mounted commode by J. Schmitz JME and many more one of a kind lots. This auction catalog consists of 81 lots, all illustrated in color, and described. French and company was founded in 1840 and is the oldest antiques...
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American Late 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
Modern Danish SIK Sterling Silver Disc Earrings from 'Silversmithy in Kolding'
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Sølvsmedien i Kolding, Denmark is closely related to Hans Hansen Silversmithy and accordingly Georg Jensen who took over the company during the 1980s. These XL (30mm) disc/ufo shaped...
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Danish Modern Vintage Late 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Sterling Silver
The Prints of Reginald Marsh by Norman Sasowsky, Catalog Raisonne, First Edition
Located in valatie, NY
The Prints of Reginald Marsh by Norman Sasowsky. Clarkson N. Potter, Inc. / Publisher / Distributed by Crown Publishers, Inc., New York, 1976. First Edition hardcover with dust jacke...
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American Vintage Late 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
Christie's: Palazzo Dal Pozzo Arredi e Dipinti Dalla, September 1998
Located in valatie, NY
Christie's: Palazzo Dal Pozzo Arredi e Dipinti Dalla, September 1998. Softcover auction catalogue 857 lots on 107 pages, all in color. Italian furniture, painting and accessories.
NP...
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Italian Late 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
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Paper
Tale of Three Cities: Canton, Shanghai & Hong Kong, Signed 1st Edition Book
By David Howard
Located in valatie, NY
Tale of Three Cities: Canton, Shanghai & Hong Kong. Three centuries of Sino-British trade in the decorative arts by David S. Howard. Inscribed 1st edition. Sotheby’s, London, 1997. 2...
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British Late 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
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Paper
The Elegant Auctioneers by Wesley Towner and Stephen Varble, Stated 1st Ed
Located in valatie, NY
The Elegant Auctioneers by Wesley Towner and Stephen Varble. Hill & Wang, Date: 1970. Stated 1st Ed hardcover with dust jacket. History of America's most notable auction houses, they...
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American Vintage Late 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
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Paper
The United Artists Story by Ronald Bergan, Stated 1st Edition
Located in valatie, NY
The United Artists Story, by Ronald Bergan. Crown Publishers, New York, 1986. Stated 1st Ed hardcover with Brodart covered dust jacket. This book tells the fascinating story of "the ...
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American Vintage Late 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
Russian Imperial Style by Laura Cerwinske, Stated 1st Ed
Located in valatie, NY
Russian Imperial Style by Laura Cerwinske. Published by Prentice Hall, NY, 1990. Stated 1st Ed hardcover with dust jacket. Sumptuously illustrated with over 100 stunning full-page co...
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American Late 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
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Paper
Robert Capa: Photographs, First Edition by Robert & Cornell Capa
By Cornell Capa
Located in valatie, NY
Robert Capa: Photographs by Robert and Cornell Capa and Richard Whelan. Alfred A. Knopf, New York, 1985. Stated first edition. hardcover with dust jacket. 242 pp., 262 black and whit...
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American Vintage Late 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
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Paper
Sotheby's the Collections of Hanns and Elisabeth Weinberg & the Antique Company
Located in valatie, NY
Sotheby's the collections of Hanns and Elisabeth Weinberg & the Antique Company of New York, November 2006. 468 pages, 738 lots of important Europe...
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American Late 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
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Paper
Mexican Ashtray in Dog Shape Made in Ceramic by Cerámica de Cuernavaca
Located in Mexico City, CDMX
Circa 1970, We offer this Mexican dog shape sculpture made in Ceramic by Cerámica de Cuernavaca. Great vintage conditions.
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Mexican Mid-Century Modern Vintage Late 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Ceramic
Jugendstil Art Nouveau: Floral and Functional Forms, by Siegfried Wichmann, 1st
Located in valatie, NY
Jugendstil Art Nouveau: Floral and Functional Forms, by Siegfried Wichmann. New York Graphic Society, Little, Brown and Company, Boston, 1984. !st Ed hardcover with dust jacket. With...
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American Vintage Late 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
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Paper
James Bond 'From Russia With Love' Original Vintage Movie Poster, Japanese, 1972
Located in Devon, GB
In Sean Connery's second outing as James Bond, 'From Russia With Love' saw the British spy battling a secret crime organisation known as Spectre. The follow-up to 007's 1962 debut in 'Dr. No,' Terence Young's 'From Russia With Love' further developed the Bond formula with elaborate titles, fast-paced action sequences, a John Barry...
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Japanese Mid-Century Modern Vintage Late 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
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Paper
Harley Davidson Motorcycle Lighter, 1980s Japan
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Cool vintage table lighter in the shape of a Harley Davidson Motorcycle. Made completely of metal with a hollow body. Great dark patina on the silver metal with great details. Cool tobacco accessory and conversation piece. Made in Japan in the 1980s. Working lighter.
Other motorcycle lighters...
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Japanese Vintage Late 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Metal
"Andy Warhol A Retrospective" Art Book MOMA First Edition 1989
By Andy Warhol
Located in San Diego, CA
"Andy Warhol A Retrospective" art book first edition from his exhibit at the Museum of Modern Art (MOMA) in New York City from February 6th to May 2nd, 1989. The book is in good vint...
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American Mid-Century Modern Late 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
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Paper
Post Modern Industrial Ventilator Brooch in Silver, Signed & Hallmarked
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Unusual 925 sterling sliver brooch shaped as a ventilator outlet. The outlet leaves rotates and changes appearance depending on how you wear it. Its entirely handmade in brushed semi...
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European Post-Modern Late 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Sterling Silver
Guy Sydenham Poole Pottery Ltd Edn QEII Silver Jubilee Loving Mug
By Guy Sydenham
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
A large and impressive Poole Pottery limited edition twin handled loving mug commemorating the Silver Jubilee of Queen Elizabeth II in 1977 by renowned potter Guy Sydenham (British, 1916-2005).
Guy Sydenham joined Poole Pottery in 1931 and completed a seven year apprenticeship. He was a master potter for more than 50 years and was renowned for the original work he created in the Poole Pottery Studio in the 1960’s and 1970’s. He worked as head of the ‘making department’ at Poole Pottery resigning in 1977 possibly making this commemorative one his last important works.
This stylish twin handled stoneware mug (as it was called!) stands raised on a wide round base the rim carved with the words THE QUEENS SILVER JUBILEE 1952 – 1977. The piece has a narrow stem and a wide round cup shaped top with finely formed and elegant handles applied to either side. The is mounted with a relief molded medallion with a Lion, Unicorn and Crown and initials E II R. The medallion has a contrasting brown stained finish with a brown wash also applied to the edge of the foot. The body has a slightly textured satin brown glazed finish with a rich dark honey glaze...
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English Modern Vintage Late 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Stoneware
Mobillier de Haute Normandie by Édith Mannoni, First Edition
Located in valatie, NY
Mobillier de Haute Normandie by Édith Mannoni. Paris: Èditions Ch. Massin. French text. First Editon hardcover with dust jacket. 93 pp. The book illustrat...
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French Late 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
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Paper
The Magnificent Builders and Their Dream Houses by Joseph Thorndike, 1st Ed
Located in valatie, NY
The Magnificent Builders and Their Dream Houses by Joseph Thorndike. New York, American Heritage Publishing Co. Inc., 1978. First Edition hardcover with dust jacket. An intimate look at the most fantastic private homes in the world. With very good descriptions of the houses, palaces, chateaux, as well as old Roman imperial villas, a modern cave home, a luxury Pullman railroad...
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American Vintage Late 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
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Paper
Midcentury Christian Dior Lucite and Vienna Straw Ashtray, Italy 1970s
Located in Roma, IT
Delightful Mid-Century ashtray made in clear lucite and Vienna straw. This charming ashtray is attributed to a Dior Home production and was made in Italy during the 1970s.
This squa...
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Italian Mid-Century Modern Late 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
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Lucite, Plexiglass, Straw
Canals & Crossroads An illustrated History of Albany, NY Roman Catholic Diocese
Located in valatie, NY
Canals & Crossroads: An illustrated History of Albany, New York Roman Catholic Diocese. Albany Catholic Press Association, Incorporated, 1997. Stated fi...
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American Late 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
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Paper
The Interior Dimension A Theoretical Approach to Enclosed Space
Located in valatie, NY
The Interior Dimension: A Theoretical Approach to Enclosed Space by Joy Monice Malnar and Frank Vodvarka. Van Nostrand Reinhold, 1992. Hardcover with dust jacket. This comprehensive ...
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American Late 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
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Paper
Sotheby's The William H Guthman Collection December 2005
Located in valatie, NY
Sotheby's : The William H Guthman Collection December 2005. Collection of manuscripts, printed and graphic Americana.
NPT Books a division of N.P. Trent Antiques has a large collecti...
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American Late 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
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Paper
Christie's, Segoura New York October 2006 and a Segoura Catalog from 1997
Located in valatie, NY
Christie's, Segoura New York October 2006 sale #1781 and A Segoura catalog from 1997. A pair of 1st Ed books. The large Christie's catalog has 449 pages with 246 lots illustrated in ...
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American Late 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
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Paper
Casino
Located in London, GB
Original US film poster for Casino 1995.
This film was directed by Martin Scorsese and starred Robert De Niro, Sharon Stone, Joe Pesci and James Woods.
Th...
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American Late 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
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Paper
The American Landscape Tradition A Study & Gallery of Paintings, Stated 1st Ed
Located in valatie, NY
The American Landscape Tradition: A Study and Gallery of Paintings by Joseph S. Czestochowski. E.P. Dutton, New York, 1982. Stated first edition softcover. This book is divided into:...
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American Vintage Late 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
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Paper
Mobilier Louis-Philippe Napoleon III by Colette Lehmann, First Edition
Located in valatie, NY
Mobilier Louis-Philippe Napoleon III by Colette Lehmann. Paris: Èditions Ch. Massin, 1976, French text. Hardcover with dust jackets. 81 pp. Illustrates the beds, seating, tables, cas...
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French Napoleon III Late 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
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Paper
1970s Spanish Virgin & Child Hand Carved and Painted Wood Romanesque Sculpture
Located in Marbella, ES
1970s Spanish Virgin and Child hand carved and painted wooden sculpture figure in mediaeval Romanesque style.
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Spanish Late 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Wood
Sotheby's Catalog: The Mandalay Ruby, October 1988, First Edition
Located in valatie, NY
Sotheby's Catalog: The Mandalay Ruby October 1988. First edition softcover. Extremely well described with the historic background. A superb ruby and diamond ring, mounted by Raymond ...
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American Vintage Late 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
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Paper
Mobilier Vendeen Aunis-Saintonge by Lucile Olivier, 1st Edition
Located in valatie, NY
Mobilier Vendeen Aunis Saintonge by Lucile Olivier. Paris: Èditions Ch. Massin. French text. 1st Ed hardcover with dust jacket. 80 pp. The book illustrates the beds, seating, tables,...
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French Late 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
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Paper
Old Blue Scale Gwarancja Olsztyn, Europe, 1970s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
A fantastic antique weighing scale with nicely aged blue paint. Made by Gwarancja Factory in Olsztyn, Poland in the late 20th century. It presents...
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Polish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Late 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
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Metal, Iron
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