French Provincial Furniture
FRENCH PROVINCIAL STYLE
Removed from the fashions of the court, French Provincial style developed in the provinces of the country, such as Provence, Normandy, the Loire Valley and Bordeaux. Dating to the 17th and 18th centuries, French Provincial furniture was not as ostentatious as the designs being produced for the royal palaces, but elegant S-shape cabriole legs and ornate carvings elevated the sturdy chairs, sofas, tables and bedroom furniture intended for everyday use.
Although it varies by region, antique French Provincial furniture is unified by solid construction and an artisanal attention to design. While this furniture often followed the metropolitan trends — including the Rococo or neoclassical aesthetics of Louis XIV, Louis XV and Louis XVI — since it was produced in the French countryside it was more subdued with nods to its rustic settings.
Local materials like fruitwoods, oak, beech and walnut were used to construct large French Provincial armoires for storage and comfortable armchairs with rush-woven seats. Wrought-iron elements and carvings like floral details and scallop patterns were common as ornamentation. Furniture was frequently painted white or other muted colors that coordinated with gilt and would acquire a patina of age over time. Other wood was just stained with vibrant fabric such as toile de Jouy, which sometimes depicted pastoral scenes, adding color as upholstery.
The style arrived in the United States after World War I, with soldiers returning home wanting furniture like what they had seen in the rural homes and castles of France. In Grand Rapids, Michigan, designer John Widdicomb split from his family business, the Widdicomb Furniture Company, and had been focusing on Louis XV– and French Provincial–style furnishings since the early 1900s. Other American manufacturers such as Baker, Drexel, Henredon and Thomasville also responded to demand. Today antique French Provincial pieces and reproductions continue to be popular.
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Style: French Provincial
Louis Vuitton Steamer Trunk in Monogram Canvas, France, c. 1920's
Located in Ross, CA
As found Louis Vuitton steamer trunk, in the traditional pattern of an intertwined LV with a floral motif. The canvas is damaged or missing, all of the original hardware is intact. ...
Category
1920s French Vintage French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Canvas
Pair of Chairs, Late 19th Century, France, Reupholstered in Schumacher Fabric
Located in New York, NY
We love the elegant silhouette of this pair of late 19th-century chairs, discovered in the South of France and newly upholstered in Schumacher's Apolline Botanical fabric...
Category
19th Century French Antique French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Linen, Wood
Vintage French Country Louis XV Style Double Cane Italian Canopy Porter Chair
Located in Draper, UT
Vintage French Country Louis XV-style double cane Italian canopy porter's chair in excellent condition. This beautiful grand chair features a double-caned solid walnut wood carved I...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Wood
Old trade furniture in oak wood drawers XL format
Located in LYON, FR
Superb piece of furniture from the 1920s in solid oak that we have completely restored. It consists of 36 drawers, 9 of which are full depth and the other 27 are 50 cm deep. This pie...
Category
1920s French Vintage French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Oak, Pine
1920's French Bagues Bird Sconces with 1 Light Gold Leaf
Located in New York, NY
Circa 1920's French Bagues gilt metal and crystal birds sconces with 1 light
Category
1920s French Vintage French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Crystal, Metal
Aime Jules Dalou bronze sculpture
Located in Buenos Aires, Argentina
Aime Jules Dalou bronze sculpture
Realistic style bronze sculpture
Circa 1900 Origin France
Beautiful bronze sculpture called the great farmer lumberj...
Category
Early 1900s French Antique French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Bronze
Pair of French Antique Biot Pots
By Biot
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Indulge in the allure of these expansive antique Biot pots, once vessels of precious oils. Adorned with an interior glaze reflecting the distinctive palette of Southern France, these...
Category
Early 1800s French Antique French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Ceramic
Large Vintage French Verdure Style Landscape Tapestry
Located in New York, NY
This lovely tapestry was handcrafted by skilled artists using the exact same method of weaving used in 16th century. Handwoven in Wool and measuring 6.10 x 12.4 ft.
Excellent cond...
Category
Late 20th Century French French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Tapestry, Wool
1800s French Bleached Oak Armoire
Located in High Point, NC
This French Bleached Oak Armoire from the 1800s is a true masterpiece of craftsmanship and refinement. The doors are adorned with intricately carved ornate details that create a stunning visual impact. The armoire has two sets of doors, each divided by two drawers, which seamlessly blend form and function. The interior showcases a beautiful robin blue color that adds a touch of sophistication. The top doors contain two shelves, and their gracefully curved top enhances their visual appeal. The bottom doors have one shelf for organized storage. The crown molding at the top crowns this armoire with regal charm. The oak wood has been treated delicately through a meticulous bleaching process, which breathes new life into the grain and enhances its natural beauty. Immerse your space in the historical elegance and intricate detailing of this 1800s French Bleached Oak Armoire...
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19th Century French Antique French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Wood
Table Roger Capron céramique rouge orange Française 1960 French Riviera Vintage
By Roger Capron
Located in AIX-LES-BAINS, FR
Roger Capron (1922-2006) / Vallauris : Table basse vers 1960, plateau rectangulaire composé de 56 carreaux dont 32 rouge noir et 24 avec motif végétaux rouge sur fond verdâtre, enchâ...
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1960s French Vintage French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Ceramic
19th Century Dutch Original Patina Cabinet
Located in High Point, NC
Immerse your space in the timeless charm of the 19th century with our Dutch cabinet, expertly crafted in the Netherlands in 1800. This captivating piece showcases a distinctive black...
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19th Century Dutch Antique French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Wood
Large French Gothic Gilt Overmantel Mirror with Twin Sconces
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
Large French Gothic Gilt Overmantel Mirror with Twin Sconces
The 6” wide Carved Mirror Frame has pierced carving with acanthus leaves all the way around, on the glass there are 2 twin brass scones, these have ram’s heads set...
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1920s Vintage French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Oak
A Superb Long French Gilt Overmantel This is a Striking piece
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
A Superb Long French Gilt Overmantel
This is a Striking piece it is very large and has decoration at the top with entwined leaves with ropes and swags at the sides
The mirror is a...
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Early 1900s Antique French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Giltwood
Table basse Roger Capron en céramique Francaise verte "French Riviera" Vallauris
By Roger Capron
Located in AIX-LES-BAINS, FR
Roger Capron (1922 -2006) remporte en 1970 le Grand Prix International de la Céramique. Céramiste surdoué et visionnaire, Il contribua à l'âge d'or de la céramique avec Picasso, Derval, et Picault. Il a notamment été engagé pour refaire la décoration de l'hôtel Byblos de St Tropez.
Cette table est d'une grande rareté de part sa couleur verte.
De forme carré, avec une faïence en parfait état. Elle possède toute la luminosité du soleil de la Côte-d'Azur.
Roger Capron, Pablo Picasso, Robert Picault, Jean Cocteau, Roger Collet, Jean Derval, Madoura, Alexandre Kostanda, Jean Gerbino, Jean Lurçat, Jean Marais...
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1950s French Vintage French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Metal
19th Century French Cararra Marble and green/grey Cast Iron Garden Dining Table
Located in Milano, IT
Beautiful 19th Century French garden dining table with a green/grey cast iron base and removable carrara marble top. Marble is heavy *
Category
19th Century French Antique French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Carrara Marble, Iron
1800s French Bleached Oak Vitrine
Located in High Point, NC
Experience the allure of the 1800s with this French Bleached Oak Vitrine. It is a perfect blend of elegance and functionality. This vitrine...
Category
19th Century French Antique French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Wood
Light Green Floral French Provincial Square Needlepoint Pillow Case
Located in New York, NY
Light green Floral French Provincial square needlepoint pillow. Made of wool with an ivory cotton cloth backing. It is new and has never been used.
Measures: 16 x 16 inches. Kindly ...
Category
1990s Chinese French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Wool
Amber with Bronze Murano Bowl
Located in Dallas, TX
Bowl made of Murano glass. Colored bronze and Amber.
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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Murano Glass
French Frosted Glass Pair of Sconces
Located in Dallas, TX
Pair of French Art Deco Frosted glass sconces by Jean Noverdy, with gilt metal wall mount frames, molded in glass.
Category
1930s European Vintage French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Glass
Ebonized round coffee table in the manner of Jansen circa 1940
Located in Philadelphia, PA
An ebonized round coffee table in the manner of Jansen having a gold gilt wood top trimmed in bronze and bronze mounted legs, circa 1940.
Category
1940s French Vintage French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Bronze
Vintage French Patinated Vitrine
Located in High Point, NC
Tall and elegant, this vintage vitrine makes an ideal display case. Built in France in the 20th century, the design has an attractive simplicity: clean lines and the stylish black fi...
Category
20th Century French French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Glass, Wood
19th Century French Oak Buffet
Located in High Point, NC
Beautiful craftsmanship and statuesque proportions give this oak buffet an air of antique grandeur. Hand-built in France in the 1800s, a brindled grain dances in dark patterns over t...
Category
19th Century French Antique French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Oak
1900s French Wooden Vitrine
Located in High Point, NC
A wooden vitrine created in 1900s France. Towering above, this elegant find emits both an impressive display of elite craftsmanship and a warm and approa...
Category
Early 1900s French Antique French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Glass, Wood
Set of Four Dordogne Chairs by Robert Sentou for Charlotte Perriand France 1960s
Located in London, GB
Set of four dining chairs "Dordogne" for Charlotte Perriand by Robert Sentou.
Robert Sentou (1922-2008), had founded 1947, a furniture manufacturing workshop he called "La Chaise Pai...
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1960s French Vintage French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Straw, Ash
Shahkar Light Brown French Provincial Square Needlepoint Pillow Case
Located in New York, NY
New French Provincial square needlepoint pillow case
It measures 16 x 16 inches.
Please note this piece ships flat and without an insert.
Category
1990s Chinese French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Wool
19th Century French Provincial Oak Vitrine
Located in High Point, NC
Simple yet sophisticated, this Provincial oak vitrine has a natural air of poise. Made in France in the 1800s, the beautiful joinery of the cabinet is perfectly accentuated by the or...
Category
19th Century French Antique French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Glass, Oak
Early 20th Century French Country Brass Teapot
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Early 20th century brass teapot.
By unknown manufacturer, France.
In original condition, with minor wear consistent with age and use, preserving a beautiful patina.
Materials:...
Category
Early 20th Century French French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Brass
Pair of Large Linen Pillow Cushions - Flamme Indigo pattern - Made in Paris
Located in Leesburg, VA
Pair of 16" x 24" Linen cushions with the pattern "Flamme Indigo" designed by Antoinette Poisson with Ruth Ribeaucourt.
Duck Feather and Down insert with cotton cover.
Made in Pari...
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2010s French French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Linen
Vintage Gold Giltwood Single-Arm Candle Sconces, a Pair
Located in Cordova, SC
Pair of giltwood wall sconces that appear to have been hand carved. All pieces are wooden aside from one nail in the back of each to secure the sconce to the backing and the metal pi...
Category
Early 20th Century Unknown French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Giltwood
1800s French Wooden Wardrobe
Located in High Point, NC
A wooden cabinet from 1800s France. This hulking wooden cabinet stands at seven feet high, its top molded edge carved into compelling angles and curves, almost like the roof of a got...
Category
19th Century French Antique French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Oak
Vintage Pair of Jacquard Pillows with Tassels, Décor Pillows
Located in Bochum, NRW
Van Gogh paintings style pair of vintage pillows made of Jacquard fabric with sun flower and basket fruits woven décor. Edge decorated with sho...
Category
1970s French Vintage French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Wool, Jacquard
Set of 2 Green Glass French Demijohn Bottles
Located in Miami, FL
A collection of two olive colored glass demijohn bottles, used from the late 17th century through the 19th century to carry wine and spirits. Handblown, each has their own unique cha...
Category
Late 19th Century Spanish Antique French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Glass
An Early 19th Century French Provençale White Marble Fireplace
Located in London, GB
An early 19th century French Provençale white marble fireplace inlaid with coloured marbles and carved with centre shell and foliage to jambs.
Shelf Width: 1715 mm 67 ½"
Overa...
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Early 19th Century French Antique French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Marble
Early 19th Century French Wooden Cabinet
Located in High Point, NC
A bleached oak cabinet from early 19th century France. This cabinet’s sumptuously decorated paneled doors open to reveal four large storage shelves...
Category
Early 19th Century French Antique French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Oak
1820s Belgian Bleached Oak Armoire
Located in High Point, NC
This bleached oak armoire was produced in Belgium, circa 1820. A sturdy case sports three shelves standing on solid bracket feet and cornice base,...
Category
19th Century Belgian Antique French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Oak
1800s French Bleached Oak Armoire
Located in High Point, NC
An antique bleached oak cabinet from France, produced circa 1800. A grand wardrobe standing well over seven feet tall, featuring locking d...
Category
19th Century French Antique French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Brass
19th Century French Wooden Cabinet
Located in High Point, NC
A 19th century wooden cabinet produced in France. Standing on fluted bracket feet, this large two-case cabinet displays a molded top, a scalloped apron and tu...
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19th Century French Antique French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Oak
Wrought Iron, Late 20th Century
Located in Dallas, TX
Wrought Iron early 20th century chandelier. 12 lights with antique 4" paper candle covers. White rock crystal.
Category
Early 20th Century French French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Rock Crystal, Iron
Antique 1960s Gold Bronze Chandelier
By John French Sloan
Located in Dallas, TX
Antique gold bronze chandelier, beautiful large chandelier with 12-light, it has just been American wired and certified ready to install. 12 - 6" was candle covers with dips which gi...
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18th Century French Antique French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Bronze
French Neck Leather Magazine Holder in the Style of Jacques Adnet, 1960s
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
French neck leather magazine holder in the style of Jacques Adnet, 1960s
Thick stitched leather with a very nice patina and signs of wear and tear that comes with time.
Category
1950s French Vintage French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Leather
18th Century French Provincial Oak Armoire
Located in High Point, NC
Magnificent cabinetry and statuesque proportions give this antique oak armoire a captivating presence. When it was built in 18th Century France, fu...
Category
18th Century French Antique French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Oak
Noble Collection Board
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
We have rethought the design of the standard kevint shelf and given it a modern twist. The word "kevint" is German for "cabinet". In Japan, it refers to a medicine cabinet. It is said to have originated in Germany, a country with advanced medical technology. This is what we call a kevint shelf. It would also make a great display shelf for a shop.
The beautiful symmetry of the shelves gives a sense of stability to the room. The arrangement of the glass shelves, for example, has been carefully chosen to create a harmonious whole. The cast iron handles are made by pouring molten iron into a mould. The "Clermont bolt", which has to be turned to open, adds to the antique look. The decoration is unobtrusive to enhance the beauty of the display, yet the handwork is delicate and luxurious. It can be used in both Japanese and Western styles. The material is oak. It is used all over the world for its hard wood and beautiful grain. It is available in six chic colours to complement its texture.
Colour variations
Wood is available in the following six colours
Grey
The wood is painted in a mixture of grey and white with a brown base. Subtle nuances are expressed in the wood.
Fume
A coating that reproduces the natural weathering of furniture over a long period of time. It gives the furniture a characteristic look.
Light
This is the lightest of the light wood finishes. It is also the lightest of the light finishes.
Medium
This finish has a beautiful, well-worn colour, like old European furniture...
Category
2010s Japanese French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Iron
Vintage Scalamandre Trompe L’Oeil Normandy Blue Ribbon, French Wallpaper, 1986
By Scalamandre
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Vintage Scalamandre trompe L’Oeil Normandy blue ribbon, French wallpaper, 1986. Equivalent to 10+ single rolls at 5 yards each. Totals more than 50...
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Late 20th Century French French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Paper
19th Century French Bleached Oak Armoire
Located in High Point, NC
This French oak armoire, made circa 1860, imparts the distinguished air of classical antiquity. The cabinet adopts an upright shape accentuated by the mitered corners of the molded c...
Category
19th Century French Antique French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Brass
Turn of the Century French Vitrine with Original Patina
Located in High Point, NC
This turn of the century wooden vitrine makes a distinguished display case. Sourced from France, the sober black-painted finish has acquired a gentle patina over time, revealing glim...
Category
Early 1900s French Antique French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Brass
Antique Country French Solid Cherry Enfilade
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Early to mid 19th c. from La Vendee or Charante region of France in both Louis XV and XVI styles. An elegant enfilade with dowel construction. A narrow apron with a single center d...
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19th Century French Antique French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Cherry
French Provincial Armoire with Arched Top, circa 1750
Located in Chicago, IL
This elegant French armoire dates to the mid- to late-18th century and is a timeless example of French Provincial and Louis XV styles. The large wardrobe has a Classic form, with sho...
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Mid-18th Century French Antique French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Fruitwood
18th Century French Hand-Carved Painted Buffet deux Corps Cabinet from Normandy
Located in Miami, FL
A fine quality 18th Century hand-carved and hand-painted two body buffet built by skilled artisans from Pays de Caux, Normandy, France, circa 1820. Intricately carved.
This Cauchois buffet from the end of the 18th century comes from the prominent Vanderbilt Estate...
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18th Century French Antique French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Wood, Paint
18th Century Painted Cabinet from Provence in Yellow, Grey and Off-White
Located in Salzburg, AT
French 18th century Rococo painted wood cabinet from Provence with one curved and molded door, one chest, curving feet and cornice.
Painted in a soft yellow, grey and offhwihte color.
Extraordinary iron hardware, lock and key.
18th century Provence cabinets...
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1750s French Antique French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Iron
Provincial Carved Queen Size Bed
Located in Westwood, NJ
A French Provincial carved king size bed with an arched and molded upholstered headboard with scroll wings, an upholstered and hand car...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Wood
1860s French Oak Vitrine with Patinated Interior
Located in High Point, NC
This antique oak vitrine offers a display case which is a treasure in its own right. Made in France in the 1860s, the arch of the cabinet cuts an elegant silhouette; mullioned window...
Category
19th Century French Antique French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Glass, Oak
19th Century Belgian Wooden Vitrine
Located in High Point, NC
A wooden vitrine from 19th century Belgium. Fit with two upper display cabinets and two lower storage compartments, drawers slide in between, this vitrine boasts elegant design and i...
Category
19th Century Belgian Antique French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Glass, Oak
Turn of the Century French White Patinated Vitrine
Located in High Point, NC
This Provincial wooden cabinet combines a unique design with a nostalgic patina to enchanting effect. Made in France at the turn of the century, the metal grill which fronts the uppe...
Category
20th Century French French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Glass, Wood
Solid Repurposed European Oak Parquetry-Top Dining Table w/ Carved Cabriole Legs
Located in Miami, FL
A beautiful custom-made European oak dining table with cabriole legs, carved knee and hand fitted parquetry top. Made entirely from repurpose...
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Late 20th Century Turkish French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Oak
French Château de Chasse, Sedan Chair, Original Unrestored, circa 1740
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
French Château de Chasse, Sedan Chair, Original Unrestored Circa 1740
Very Rare, this piece was discovered neglected in cellar of a Château in the West of France, it was used by the...
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Mid-18th Century Antique French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Paint
Mid-20th Century Walnut Wood Square Top Pedestal Table
Located in Miami, FL
Mid-20th century walnut wood square top pedestal table (3 items available).
Category
Mid-20th Century French French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Walnut
Pair of 1920s Swedish Fauteuils Armchairs Upholstered in Mid-Taupe Linen Fabric
Located in London, GB
A pair of lovely Swedish armchairs circa 1920s designed in the French manner.
The wood surround has decorative detailing with a light wash which shows some traces of the original pai...
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1910s Swedish Vintage French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Wood, Fabric, Linen
Italian Provincial Drop-Leaf Dining Table
Located in Westwood, NJ
Italian Provincial drop-leaf dining table with chestnut burl, mahogany, oak & acacia parquetry. Extending from square to round with fold under leaves on ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Wood
French Provincial furniture for sale on 1stDibs.
Find a broad range of unique French Provincial furniture for sale on 1stDibs. Many of these items were first offered in the 21st Century and Contemporary, but contemporary artisans have continued to produce works inspired by this style. If you’re looking to add vintage furniture created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include case pieces and storage cabinets, tables, serveware, ceramics, silver and glass and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with wood, metal and other materials. If you’re shopping for used French Provincial furniture made in a specific country, there are Europe, France, and North America pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original furniture, popular names associated with this style include Baker Furniture Company, Maison Baguès, Sarreguemines, and Henredon. It’s true that these talented designers have at times inspired knockoffs, but our experienced specialists have partnered with only top vetted sellers to offer authentic pieces that come with a buyer protection guarantee. Prices for furniture differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $18 and tops out at $125,000 while the average work can sell for $1,997.
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