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Item Ships From: California
American Realism A Pictorial Survey from the Early 18th Century to the 1970s
Located in North Hollywood, CA
American Realism, a pictorial survey from the early 18th century to the 1970s. Mathey, François Published by Portland House, 1987 Title: American Realism: A pictorial survey from....
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Late 20th Century American American Classical California - Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Paper

Green and Silver "Column" Petrol Table Chain Lighter by Daltis
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Green and silver column table petrol lighter with chain cap by Daltis New York City. Measures: 5.5" tall x 2.5" base diameter.
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1930s Vintage California - Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Chrome

Bier judaica hammered silver Tzedakah Charity box , marked
By Bier
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Jizchak Bier founded in 1950's the Bier Judaica studio, to produce high quality silver judaica .
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Late 20th Century Israeli Modern California - Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Silver

Aage Hjalmer Steenberg Sterling Silver Case, Denmark, 1934
By Aage Hjalmar Steenberg
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Sterling silver enamel guilloche compact by Danish designer Aage Hjalmer Steenberg. Makers Mark reads, "1429 836 STERLING" with the hallmark "AHS". ...
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1930s Danish Art Deco Vintage California - Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Sterling Silver

American Legion Baseball and Basketball Folk Art Paintings
Located in Santa Monica, CA
Pair of baseball and basketball paintings found in a Midwestern American Legion hall. These were proudly displayed behind the legion hall bar. Grea...
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1940s American Folk Art Vintage California - Collectibles and Curiosities

Vintage Bucherer "Laurel and Hardy" Aluminum Doll
By Bucherer
Located in Napa, CA
1940s aluminum Stan Laurel doll with articulating joints made by Swiss watch company Bucherer. From comedy duo "Laurel and Hardy" of early Americ...
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1940s Swiss Vintage California - Collectibles and Curiosities

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Aluminum, Metal

Large Chicken Shooting Target, 1960s USA
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Very interesting heavy metal shooting target. Figure of a large chicken is attached to a metal post with a hollow tube at the top which a cable would run through suspending this targ...
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1960s American Vintage California - Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Steel

Vintage American Shoe Molds
Located in Napa, CA
Pictured here are two different shoe molds currently available. We have others available as well. There are subtle variations in size, color and details. ...
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20th Century American California - Collectibles and Curiosities

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Wood

Sterling Enamelware Belt Buckle Brooch, circa 1904
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Sterling silver enamelware belt buckle brooch with pin back. Signed with a Hallmark which reads "RD 1904 Sterling". Measures: 2 3/4" long x 2" wide.
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Early 1900s American Edwardian Antique California - Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Sterling Silver

Vintage Flat Wood Cross with Mixed Media Decorations
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Vintage Flat Wood Cross with Mixed Media Decorations. $885 This unique cross made of 2 solid pieces of flat wood has been decorated with nails, fabric, me...
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Late 20th Century American California - Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Metal

Metal Rescue Stretcher from the French Alps
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Unusual metal stretcher from the French Alps, circa 1960. Thick metal bars with wire frame. Great piece for a winter home. Good vintage condition.
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1960s French Vintage California - Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Metal

Mexican Historical Book Juan A. Mateos Priest and Leader Sacerdote y Caudillo
Located in Chula Vista, CA
AMBIANIC presents Mexican Novel Historical Book Juan A. Mateos Priest and Leader Sacerdote y Caudillo 8.25 h x 5.75 w x 1.75 thick Original vintage condition fading present See all i...
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Early 20th Century Mexican Mid-Century Modern California - Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Paper

Hand Carved Wood Knife
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Fantastic wood carving of a knife. Just under 12" in length. Completely made by hand with built in grip. Carved HLC on blade. Interesting tabletop object.    
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1960s American Vintage California - Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Wood, Paint

Chicken Shooting Target, 1960s USA
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Very interesting heavy metal shooting target. Figure of a small chicken is attached to a metal post with a hollow tube at the top which a cable would run through suspending this target in the air. Figure is on a hinge so when you hit the target, the figure tilts back and "dings" when it returns to the vertical position. Used with bullet markings and slight divots. Great patina and super unique object. Matching slightly larger metal chicken...
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1960s American Vintage California - Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Steel

Bronze Enamelware Belt Buckle, circa 1910
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Unique bronze enamelware belt buckle, circa 1910. Measure: 2" wide x 1 1/2" deep.
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1910s American Edwardian Vintage California - Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Bronze, Enamel

Round 14-Karat Pearl Cufflinks with Bullet Back Clasp and Lapel Pin
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Mid-century era round 14-Karat Gold & Pearl Bullet Back Cufflinks with matching Lapel Pin. Each cufflink features 15 deep-set natural pearls fixedalong the edges. Also includes a mat...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage California - Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Gold

Carl Auböck Snakeskin Wrapped Brass Pipe Stand
By Werkstätte Carl Auböck
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Brass and snakeskin pipe stand by Austrian industrial designer Carl Auböck, c.1950s. The curved brass frame is partially wrapped in a tan and brown snakeskin. Dimensions: 5" widt...
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Mid-20th Century Austrian Modern California - Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Brass

Vintage Leather Medicine Ball
Located in Santa Monica, CA
Vintage heavy leather medicine ball. Great worn chocolate brown leather patina. Hand-painted team info or weight numbers on side.
Category

1920s Unknown Folk Art Vintage California - Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Leather

Vintage Swedish School Map of Vastergötland, Made in Sweden 1920
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage Swedish School Map of Vastergötland, Made in Sweden 1920 Västergötland also known as West Gothland or the Latinized version Westrogothia in older literature, is one of the...
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1920s Swedish Vintage California - Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Linen, Wood, Paper

5 Studio Del Campo 1960’s Enamel Pieces
By Studio Del Campo
Located in Palm Springs, CA
A lovely collection of 1960’s Studio Del Campo enameled pieces. There are 5 pieces, 2 lighters, 2 ashtrays and a bud vase. The vase and lighters are likely bronze or brass based, the...
Category

1960s Italian Vintage California - Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Metal, Enamel

5 Studio Del Campo 1960’s Enamel Pieces
5 Studio Del Campo 1960’s Enamel Pieces
$2,200 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Vintage American Magnifying Glass, circa 20th Century
Located in Napa, CA
Free-standing vintage magnifying glass. American, circa 20th century. Curving articulated arm on pebbled black base.
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20th Century California - Collectibles and Curiosities

19th Century Leather Covered Box with a Domed Lid, Brass Handle and Hinges
Located in Van Nuys, CA
This small box for personal possessions (perhaps papers or letters), is covered in black leather and decorated with borders of brass tacks, including the letters A.T. on its lid, and...
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Early 19th Century American Federal Antique California - Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Brass

Playful Set of Ron Lee Clowns
By Ron Lee
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Playful Set of Ron Lee Clowns Collectible Set, each piece is signed Dimensions range from: Height 6" (shortest) - 12" (tallest) Base 3" x 3" (smallest)-...
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20th Century American Folk Art California - Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Wood

Volkswagen by Max Wagner 1998 Hardcover Book
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Volkswagen by Max Wagner 1998 Hardcover Book. Cars, people, Love. This volume follows the amazing history of the Volkswagen Beetle, the popular bug which has become an American icon....
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20th Century American Expressionist California - Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Paper

Late 19th Century Physics Teaching Wheel
Located in Santa Monica, CA
These educational wheels, with copper and black painted surfaces, were used by Physics teachers in the late 19th century. Please note we have two of these wheels available. One i...
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19th Century American Antique California - Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Copper, Brass

17th Century Copper Alms Plate
Located in San Francisco, CA
A 17th century or earlier large copper alms dish or alms plate.
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17th Century European Antique California - Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Copper

Set of 4 Mysterious Falcon Brass and Wood
Located in Pasadena, CA
A set of rare, collectible brass, wood and cork maybe pool table accessories in the shape of falcon talons.
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern California - Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Brass

Set of 4 Mysterious Falcon Brass and Wood
Set of 4 Mysterious Falcon Brass and Wood
$224 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Late 19th Century Spanish Colonial Carved Santos with Glass Eyes
Located in Santa Monica, CA
Late 19th century hand-carved Santos with inset glass eyes and original gesso paint surface. On custom museum display stand. Base measures 6" x 6".
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Late 19th Century Central American Spanish Colonial Antique California - Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Gesso, Wood

Bridges New Architecture Hardcover Book by Francisco Asensio Cerver
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Bridges New Architecture Hardcover Book by Francisco Asensio Cerver.Hardcover book in slip cover., text in English and Japanese.1st Edition 1992. Creativity, influence, and evolution...
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20th Century Spanish Modern California - Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Paper

Santa Rita Retablo
Located in Santa Monica, CA
This late 19th century Mexican Folk Art devotional painting depicts St. Rita of Casia, the patron saint of lost and improbable causes. Wishing to join an Augustinian convent ...
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19th Century Mexican Spanish Colonial Antique California - Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Tin

Life Our Century in Pictures Large Hardcover
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Life: Our Century In Pictures Hardcover Large Heavy Book. More than five hundred images, selected from the photographic archives of "Life" and other collections, portray the people a...
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20th Century American Modern California - Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Paper

Charles Hollis Jones Miniature O Line Rocking Chair
By Charles Hollis Jones
Located in Palm Springs, CA
A wonderful miniature chair/rocker from his o line series, this piece by Charles Hollis Jones is as one of his first ventures into sculpture. The piece is diminutive in scale when co...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American California - Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Metal

"Common Nonsense" First Edition Book Signed by Legendary Commentator Andy Rooney
Located in San Diego, CA
"Common Nonsense" first edition book signed by legendary "60 Minutes" commentator Andy Rooney at Warwick's Books in La Jolla, CA in January, 2003. The book is in very good condition and includes the dust jacket. #3273 Andrew Rooney (January 14, 1919 – November 4, 2011) was an American radio and television writer who was best known for his weekly broadcast "A Few Minutes with Andy Rooney", a part of the CBS...
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21st Century and Contemporary American California - Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Paper

Lacquer and Stenciled Game Box with Cards, European 19th Century
Located in San Francisco, CA
Lacquer and stenciled game box, having four fitted boxes inside with gaming pieces and two decks of hand colored playing cards, one deck with 41 cards and the other with 50. Overall ...
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19th Century European Antique California - Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Wood

Abstract Cubist Iron American Church Crucifix
Located in Santa Monica, CA
Vintage iron abstract cubist crucifix from American Church. Found in the midwest. Great detail. Quite heavy.
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Mid-20th Century American Folk Art California - Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Iron

Auschwitz -Birkenau by Adam Kasckowski and photography Smolen Kazimiertz 1st ed
Located in CA, CA
Panstwowe Muzeum, Oswiecimiu 1970. Hardback first edition. Text in Polish, English, French, and German. Scarce copy of this book with photographs by Adam Kaczkowski and text edited...
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1970s Vintage California - Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Paper

Beautiful Piece of Quartz Crystal Mounted on a Custom Solid Zebra Wood Base
Located in Palm Springs, CA
A stunning of colored quartz crystal mounted on a custom solid zebra wood base. The piece is oddly shaped and a custom iron holder is balancing it beautifully. The exotic zebra wood ...
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20th Century Unknown California - Collectibles and Curiosities

19th Century Bronze Neoclassical Relief Plaque of Napoleon
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Important 19th Century bronze relief plaque depicting Napoleon's historic 'Baptism of the King of Rome' portrait after the work of the great medalist Bertrand Andrieu. Dimensions: 8...
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19th Century French Antique California - Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Bronze

Collection of Three Black Vintage Leather Medicine Balls
Located in Santa Monica, CA
Great vintage collection of three black leather medicine balls. Excellent warm vintage patina. Traces of white painted team letters and numbers.
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Early 20th Century American Folk Art California - Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Leather

Create Light & Atmosphere Hardcover Louis Poulsen Catalogue
By Louis Poulsen
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Create Light & Atmosphere Hardcover by Louis Poulsen catalogue. One of the finest and most recognisable lighting companies, Louis Poulsen. Founded in Denmark in 1874 by Ludvig Raymon...
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Late 20th Century Post-Modern California - Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Paper

Vintage Leather Child's Saddle, circa 1930
Located in Napa, CA
Vintage leather child's saddle.
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1930s British Vintage California - Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Leather

WWII PB4Y Patrol Bomber Tail Tip
Located in San Francisco, CA
A WWII Horizontal Tail Tip is from a U.S Navy PB4Y Patrol Bomber.
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Mid-20th Century American Craftsman California - Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Steel

WWII PB4Y Patrol Bomber Tail Tip
WWII PB4Y Patrol Bomber Tail Tip
$1,040 Sale Price
62% Off
Antique Aneroid Barometer
Located in Napa, CA
Category

20th Century California - Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Wood

100 Greatest Trips by Travel and Leisure Hardcover Book
Located in North Hollywood, CA
100 Greatest Trips by Travel and Leisure Hardcover 2011. 100 Greatest Trips, an invaluable and inspiring compendium of the year's most distinctive destinations. Whether your dream is to escape to a thatched-roof safari camp...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern California - Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Paper

ISLAM Prestige du Passe by Miriam Meier Published by J. LAZARUS, 1987
Located in North Hollywood, CA
ISLAM Prestige du Passe by Miriam Meier Published by J. LAZARUS, 1987. Softcover, French language. Title: ISLAM Publisher: J. LAZARUS Publication Date: 1987
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Late 20th Century Islamic California - Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Paper

Jose Sacal A Piece of Work Hardcover 1st Edition 2003
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Jose Sacal: A Piece of Work Hardcover – January 15, 2003.1st English Edition by Jose Sacal and Petru Russu. Sixty-four numbered pages, most of which contain...
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21st Century and Contemporary Mexican Modern California - Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Paper

Black and Red Beechwood Foosball Table with Aluminium Handles, Made in France
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Scroll down and click "view all from Seller" to see more than 400 other unique products. Made in France from solid beechwood, this foosball / Babyfoot is the one you will find in Fr...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Modern California - Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Metal

Monumental Pair of Italian Obelisks Covered in 19th Century Sheet Music
Located in San Francisco, CA
Italian monumental pair of wood obelisks made in the 20th century. Resting on four gold painted wood spheres and square bases, all covered in 19th century sheet music.
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20th Century Italian Neoclassical California - Collectibles and Curiosities

Late 19th Century Wooden Column Model from France
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This late 19th-century neoclassical column model from France boasts expert craftsmanship with its finely carved Corinthian capital highlighted in gold, set against the stark contrast...
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19th Century French Antique California - Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Wood

Views from a Tuscan Vineyard Hardcover Book by Julian and Carey More 1987
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Views from a Tuscan Vineyard by Julian and Carey More (1987, Hardcover).In this unusual father-daughter collaboration, writer Julian More and photographer Carey More explore the world of Tuscany, combining her superb photographs with his evocative text. It is not a wine guide...
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Late 20th Century Italian Rustic California - Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Paper

Johnny La Vie en Rock French Edition Paper Back Johnny Hallyday French Rock Star
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Johnny - La vie en Rock French Edition Paperback. Even those under twenty know him: Johnny Hallyday has become, over the years, a monument of French rock. Born into the entertainment...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Folk Art California - Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Paper

Bruce W. Talamon, Soul, R&B, Funk, Photographs 1972-1982, Art Edition
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Get down with such legends as Marvin Gaye, Earth Wind & Fire, Stevie Wonder, Donna Summer, The Jacksons, Diana Ross, James Brown, and Chaka Khan in this col...
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Late 20th Century California - Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Other

Keiko Nomura, Deep South Book, 1999
By Keiko Nomura
Located in CA, CA
First edition, published by Little More, 1999. Keiko Nomura's photo book 'Deep South' reflect the artists roots in Okinawa and has attracted critical acc...
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Late 20th Century Japanese California - Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Paper

Vintage Ball and Stick Molecular Model of Benzene
Located in Napa, CA
Vintage ball and stick molecular model depicting elemental structure of Benzene, circa 1950s.
Category

20th Century California - Collectibles and Curiosities

Marvin E. Newman, Art Edition Broadway, Believe It, 1958
By Lyle Rexer, Marvin Newman
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A stately Art Edition presenting the first major career restrospective of Marvin E. Newman, with some 170 featured images as well as signed photographic print Broadway, Believe It, 1...
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21st Century and Contemporary European California - Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Paper

Marvin E. Newman, Art Edition "Coney Island, 1953"
By Marvin Newman, Lyle Rexer
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A stately Art Edition presenting the first major career restrospective of Marvin E. Newman, with some 170 featured images as well as signed photographic print Coney Island, 1953, a d...
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21st Century and Contemporary European California - Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Paper

Murano Cenedese Vetri Glass Bowl
Located in Napa, CA
Murano Cenedese Vetri glass bowl.  
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20th Century California - Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Metal

Vintage Leather Gymnast Mat, c. 1940
Located in Napa, CA
1940's gymnast mat. Leather top with saw horse legs. Some green paint which has transfered to one edge of the mat. Solid construction saw horse legs. Th...
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1940s German Vintage California - Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Leather, Wood

Large Baroque Carved and Gilt Wood Angels, Italian 18th Century
Located in San Francisco, CA
An exceptional and rare pair of carved and gilt hard wood angels. Each is about 2 feet high with incredible detail and presence. Original gilding with excellent original patina. Ital...
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Early 18th Century Italian Baroque Antique California - Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Walnut

The New Painting; Impressionism 1874-1886 The Fine Arts Museums of San Francisco
Located in North Hollywood, CA
The New Painting; Impressionism 1874-1886. by Moffett, Charles S.Published by The Fine Arts Museums of San Francisco, 1986.Hardcover coffee table book.204 illustrations in full color...
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Late 20th Century American Expressionist California - Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Paper

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