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Item Ships From: Illinois
Set of Eight Late 19th Century Framed Herbarium Specimens
Located in Chicago, IL
This charming collection of eight framed herbarium specimens offers a rare glimpse into late 19th-century Kansas flora. Collected in 1894 by John Fli...
Category
1890s American Country Antique Illinois - Decorative Art
Materials
Natural Fiber
Framed Antique Ottoman Embroidery Fragment , 19th C.
Located in Istanbul, TR
First the fragment has been hand backed on a linen fabric, then stretched over a wooden stretcher and finished with a wooden frame.
Late 19th C. Turkey
Ready to go on a wall.
Frame...
Category
19th Century Turkish Folk Art Antique Illinois - Decorative Art
Materials
Silk
Dogon tribal hand forged rope twist iron window pane grill with figures, 1900-25
Located in Kenilworth, IL
Dogon tribal hand forged iron rope twist grill with hand forged silhouette figures within a grid of 24 squares. The work is framed in its original shallow carved & painted hardwood frame. The frame is carved with fish, birds, and reptiles, all characteristic Dogon subjects. Believed to have been fabricated for the European market...
Category
Early 20th Century African Illinois - Decorative Art
Materials
Iron
Roman De Tirtoff, Erte’ Framed Silk Scarf Titled “The Nile” 37.5” x 37.5”
By Erté
Located in Chicago, IL
Roman De Tirtoff, also known as Erte, Art Deco framed silk scarf titled, “The Nile”. Framed in a very complimentary gloss black lacquered wood frame....
Category
1980s French Art Deco Vintage Illinois - Decorative Art
Materials
Silk, Acrylic, Wood, Lacquer
Profesionally Framed Antique Ottoman Hand Towel Fragment, 19th C. Turkey
Located in Istanbul, TR
First the fragment has been hand backed on a linen fabric, then stretched over a wooden stretcher and finished with a wooden frame.
Late 19th C. Uzbekistan.
Ready to go on a wall.
Category
Mid-19th Century Turkish Suzani Antique Illinois - Decorative Art
Materials
Silk
"Diary (2301)" Mosaic by Toyoharu Kii, 2023
By Toyoharu Kii
Located in Chicago, IL
Intricate, ethereal and highly textured, the abstract compositions of Japanese mosaic artist Toyoharu Kii reflect a sophisticated approach to the technical art of mosaic making. Clas...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Modern Illinois - Decorative Art
Materials
Marble
Clyde Burt Ceramic Wall Art
By Clyde Burt
Located in Chicago, IL
Clyde Burt abstract ceramic wall relief in glazed stoneware with wooden frame.
Signed to front: [C. BURT].
American, circa 1965.
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Illinois - Decorative Art
Materials
Wood, Ceramic
Joichi Hoshi "Red Star" Abstract Woodcut
By Joichi Hoshi
Located in Skokie, IL
Joichi Hoshi "Red Star" Abstract Woodcut
This is a colorful framed woodcut print by well-known Japanese printmaker Joichi Hoshi (1913-1979). Hoshi was best known for his depictions ...
Category
1960s Japanese Other Vintage Illinois - Decorative Art
Materials
Paint, Paper, Parchment Paper, Glass, Wood
Chinese Forbidden Stitch Embroidery of a Blue and White Vase
Located in Chicago, IL
A wonderful example of Chinese embroidery, this framed silk textile uses the infamous forbidden stitch to depict a fine blue-and-white porcelain vase....
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Illinois - Decorative Art
Materials
Silk
Collection of Twelve Framed Botanicals from the Rocky Mountains, c. 1926
Located in Chicago, IL
This remarkable set of twelve pressed botanical specimens, collected in the Rocky Mountains in 1926, transforms scientific study into poetic art. Unlike most herbarium pages—typicall...
Category
1920s American Country Vintage Illinois - Decorative Art
Materials
Organic Material
1970s Tom Hayward Abstract Figurative Framed Textile Art
Located in Chicago, IL
Gorgeous and show-stopping art by Tom Hayward. 5 faces in a neutral palette with texture.
Dimensions: 49"W × 2"D × 59"H
Styles: Abstract, Figurative
P...
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Illinois - Decorative Art
Materials
Textile, Canvas
Umetaro Azechi "Three Men on Mountain" Abstract Woodcut Monoprint
By Umetaro Azechi
Located in Skokie, IL
Umetaro Azechi "Three Men on Mountain" Abstract Woodcut Monoprint
A colorful framed abstract woodcut monoprint by well-known Japanese printmaker Umetaro Azechi (1902-1999). He was b...
Category
1950s Japanese Other Vintage Illinois - Decorative Art
Materials
Paint, Wood, Glass, Paper, Parchment Paper
Sueded Leather Wall Hanging, 1950s
Located in Kenilworth, IL
Coffee brown wall hanging of coffee brown sueded leather strips. The strips of suede are in randomized lengths and widths and have been woven into a cotton backing. The hanging has b...
Category
Mid-20th Century Illinois - Decorative Art
Materials
Suede, Cotton, Wood
Small Blush Silk Tassel with Star Knot Charm
Located in Chicago, IL
Chinese knotted tassels are used to add elegance to everyday items like hairpins or lanterns but they often hold sentimental value, and are passed down through families for generatio...
Category
20th Century Chinese Qing Illinois - Decorative Art
Materials
Jade
Professionally Framed Antique Suzani Fragment , Tajikstan, Central Asia
Located in Istanbul, TR
The suzani fragment on the frame is from a 19th C. Suzani. It is hand backed on linen and streched over a strecher and finish with a wooden frame.
Ready to go on any wall.
The item ...
Category
19th Century Tajikistani Suzani Antique Illinois - Decorative Art
Materials
Silk
European Pagoda & Phoenix Embroidery Fragment, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
This antique embroidery fragment offers a Western interpretation of Chinese art styles and traditions. Densely stitched atop off-white silk, the embroidered scene depicts a tiered pa...
Category
Early 20th Century European Chinoiserie Illinois - Decorative Art
Materials
Silk
Pressed French Botanical, circa 1897
Located in Chicago, IL
Antique French pressed botanical from 1897. For those of you that may be interested, we will be listings many more antique French botanical's in the c...
Category
1890s French Country Antique Illinois - Decorative Art
Curtis Jere Mid Century Brass Wall Urchin
By Curtis Jeré
Located in Countryside, IL
Curtis Jere Mid Century Brass Wall Urchin
This artwork measures: 39 wide x 9 deep x 26 inches high
Great Vintage Condition
We take our photos in a con...
Category
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Illinois - Decorative Art
Materials
Brass
Early Important Harry Bertoia Monotype
By Harry Bertoia
Located in Chicago, IL
Early Important Harry Bertoia Monotype, One of his first works on paper, Monoprint on Rice Raper
Signed to verso ‘HB’. Inscribed to lower right ...
Category
1940s Vintage Illinois - Decorative Art
Materials
Paper
"Green Tree" Mosaic by Toyoharu Kii, 2023
By Toyoharu Kii
Located in Chicago, IL
Intricate, ethereal and highly textured, the abstract compositions of Japanese mosaic artist Toyoharu Kii reflect a sophisticated approach to the technical art of mosaic making. Clas...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Modern Illinois - Decorative Art
Materials
Marble
William Skilling Tromp L’oeil chinoiserie pottery oil painting
Located in Winnetka, IL
This is a wonderful depiction of tromp l’oeil art by William Skilling American /British artist in the 1960s
In wonderful condition
Category
20th Century North American Illinois - Decorative Art
Materials
Paint
Oil on Canvas Italian Street Market Scene by Giuseppe Pitto
By Giuseppe Pitto
Located in Chicago, IL
Giuseppe Pitto (Italian 1857 - 1928) is often known for his paintings depicting pretty women in Italian street markets. This exuberantly painted scene i...
Category
Late 19th Century Italian Other Antique Illinois - Decorative Art
Materials
Gesso, Paint, Giltwood, Canvas
Curtis Jere Midcentury Urchin Brass Wall Sculpture
By Curtis Jeré
Located in Countryside, IL
Curtis Jere midcentury Urchin Brass Wall Sculpture
This wall sculpture measures: 40 wide x 25 deep x 10 inches high
We take our photos in a cont...
Category
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Illinois - Decorative Art
Materials
Brass
Antique Triangular Stained Glass Window
Located in Countryside, IL
Antique Triangular Stained Glass Window
This window measures: 64 wide x 2.75 deep x 55 inches high
This window is in Great Vintage Condition with minor marks, dents, and wear.
...
Category
2010s American Modern Illinois - Decorative Art
Materials
Glass, Wood
Kingfisher, Colored Pencil Drawing with Blue, Orange, Brown, Matted & Framed
Located in Chicago, IL
The Kingfisher is bird often first noticed by its wild rattling call as it flies over rivers or lakes. It may be seen perched on a high snag, or hovering on rapidly beating wings, then plunging headfirst into the water to grab a fish. Artist Sylvia Beckman captures the Kingfisher with all its glorious plumage and brilliant colorings This drawing is matted and framed.
Sylvia Beckman
Kingfisher
colored pencil on paper
Measures: 13 H x 8 W in
33.02 H x 20.32 W cm
FRAMED DIMENSIONS
18h x 14w in
45.72h x 35.56w cm
SUB029
Sylvia Beckman, b. 1938, Detroit, MI
Education
University of Michigan, School of Arch. & Design
University of Wisconsin, Botany
Private apprenticeship in stone sculpture, bronze, gilding and painting
Exhibitions
2017 “Coming Attractions”, Gallery Victor Armendariz, Chicago, IL
1997 S.O.F.A. exhibition, Ann Nathan Gallery, Navy Pier, Chicago, IL
1997 Monumental Bronze Sculpture Commisson, Olbrich Park, Madison, WI
1994 Sculpture, Olbrich Botanic Gardens, Spring Display, Madison,WI
1994 Paintings & Drawings, North Seas Gallery, Charlevoix, MI
1994 Paintings & drawings, Olbrich Botanic Center, Madison, WI
1988 Monumental Stone Sculpture...
Category
2010s American Modern Illinois - Decorative Art
Materials
Paper
English paper mache face screen with inset abalone, 1830-40
Located in Kenilworth, IL
Black paper mache face screen with inlaid abalone and highlighted in gilt with an overall floral spray. These screens were used by women to shield th...
Category
Mid-19th Century Antique Illinois - Decorative Art
Materials
Abalone, Rosewood, Paper
Three Sand Hill Cranes, Colored Pencil Drawing, Matted & Framed
Located in Chicago, IL
The endangered Florida Sandhill Crane can be found in the freshwater wetlands in peninsular Florida from the Everglades to the Okefenokee Swamp.
Sylvia Beckman
Three Florida Sand Hill...
Category
2010s American Modern Illinois - Decorative Art
Materials
Paper
Organic Abstract Ceramic Tile Wall Sculpture with Wood Frame by Jean D'asti
Located in Chicago, IL
A 1960s French table top wall sculpture signed by ceramic artist Jean D'asti. During the Mid 20th Century, Jean D'asti operated his workshop in Vallauris, a picturesque seaside villa...
Category
1960s French Modern Vintage Illinois - Decorative Art
Materials
Ceramic, Wood
Josef Albers "Formulation : Articulation" Portfolio II, Folder 26
By Josef Albers
Located in Chicago, IL
JOSEF ALBERS (1888 – 1976)
"Formulation : Articulation" Portfolio II, Folder 26
Screen-printed geometric composition printed by Ives Stillman, Inc., New Haven, CT.
From the set of 12...
Category
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Illinois - Decorative Art
Materials
Paper
"Diary (2303)" Mosaic by Toyoharu Kii, 2023
By Toyoharu Kii
Located in Chicago, IL
Intricate, ethereal and highly textured, the abstract compositions of Japanese mosaic artist Toyoharu Kii reflect a sophisticated approach to the technical art of mosaic making. Clas...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Modern Illinois - Decorative Art
Materials
Marble
Vintage Framed L 'Opera Signed Silk Scarf By Erte
Located in Chicago, IL
Vintage Framed L 'Opera Signed Silk Scarf By Erte
A Beautiful Piece of Wall Art to Start or Add to an Already Existing High End Luxurious Collection. L'Opera, depicting two ladies, ...
Category
Late 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Illinois - Decorative Art
Materials
Silk
Domestic Issues by Maxine Snider, 1990s
Located in Chicago, IL
A large scale abstract mixed media painting on canvas by Chicago artist Maxine Snider, 1990s. Signed en verso.
Maxine Snider is a Chicago artist and d...
Category
1990s American Mid-Century Modern Illinois - Decorative Art
Materials
Paint, Paper, Canvas
Yoruba Beaded Sash, c. 1950
Located in Chicago, IL
This intricately-constructed colorful train was painstakingly created by Yoruba artisans in Nigeria in the mid-20th century. Recent designs such as this were based upon sashes that s...
Category
Mid-20th Century Nigerian Illinois - Decorative Art
Materials
Shell, Fabric, Beads
Bruce Myers Mid Century Signed Abstract Original Oil on Canvas Painting
Located in Countryside, IL
Bruce Myers mid century signed abstract original oil on canvas painting
This painting measures: 30.5 wide x .75 deep x 15.5 inches high
This painting is in good vintage conditi...
Category
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Illinois - Decorative Art
Materials
Canvas, Paint
American floral chintz appliqué quilt square, 1825-50
Located in Kenilworth, IL
Floral bouquet chintz appliqué quilt square in red, blue, tan, and brown. Framed with a silk mat in UV filtering plexiglass box frame.
American, circa 18...
Category
Mid-19th Century American Antique Illinois - Decorative Art
Materials
Cotton, Silk
"Sprout" Mosaic by Toyoharu Kii
By Toyoharu Kii
Located in Chicago, IL
Monochromatic, ethereal and highly textured, the abstract compositions of Japanese mosaic artist Toyoharu Kii reflect a sophisticated approach to the technical art of mosaic making. ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Minimalist Illinois - Decorative Art
Materials
Marble
c.1830 Exquisite Antique English Etching Artist Proof
Located in Chicago, IL
English etching artist proof. The bottom reads as follows:
Printed by Henry Fradelle and engraved by Thomas Lupton.
Rebecca and Ivanhoe
AS THE WOUNDED KNIGHT WAS ABOUT TO ADDRESS THIS FAIR APPARITION SHE IMPOSED SILENCE BY PLACING HER SLENDER FINGER UPON HER RUBY LIPS...
Category
19th Century English Romantic Antique Illinois - Decorative Art
Materials
Paper
Greg Parker, Untitled, 1988; Graphite and Oil on Gessoed Panel
By Greg Parker
Located in Chicago, IL
Greg Parker, American, b. 1952
Untitled, 1988
Graphite and oil on gessoed panel
Signed and dated to verso. Geometric composition in monochromatic variations ending on a graphite...
Category
1980s American Modern Vintage Illinois - Decorative Art
Materials
Gesso, Paint
Beige Ceramic Tile Wall Sculpture with Wood Frame by Jean D'asti, France 1960s
Located in Chicago, IL
A 1960s French table top wall sculpture signed by ceramic artist Jean D'asti. During the Mid 20th Century, Jean D'asti operated his workshop in Vallauris, a picturesque seaside villa...
Category
1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Illinois - Decorative Art
Materials
Ceramic, Wood
"Boro" Kite by Michael Thompson
By Michael Thompson
Located in Chicago, IL
Chicago-based artist Michael Thompson creates unique kites crafted from split bamboo frames covered with stretched muslin and a collage of vintage Asian ephemera - including fragments of fabric, scrolls, drawings, and books collected during his travels.
This kite entitled "Boro" is patterned with Japanese indigo-dyed fabric scraps, sewn together to form a patchwork of contrasting patterns and shades of blue. The kite's design recreates the traditional practice of Boro stitching...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Organic Modern Illinois - Decorative Art
Materials
Muslin, Bamboo, Cotton
Josef Albers "Formulation : Articulation" Portfolio II, Folder 29
By Josef Albers
Located in Chicago, IL
JOSEF ALBERS (1888 – 1976)
"Formulation : Articulation" Portfolio II, Folder 29
Screen-printed geometric composition printed by Ives Stillman, Inc., New Haven, CT.
From the set of 12...
Category
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Illinois - Decorative Art
Materials
Paper
"Clover Valley II" Kite by Michael Thompson
By Michael Thompson
Located in Chicago, IL
Chicago-based artist Michael Thompson creates unique kites crafted from split bamboo frames covered with stretched muslin and a collage of vintage Asian ephemera—including fragments ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Organic Modern Illinois - Decorative Art
Materials
Fabric, Bamboo, Paper
GT Atelier Custom TV Art Wall by The Golden Triangle, Chicago
Located in Chicago, IL
Introducing the "GT Custom TV Art Wall" by The Golden Triangle. This art installation presents a solution to a very modern design problem: “What do...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Illinois - Decorative Art
Materials
Wood, Paint
Josef Albers "Formulation : Articulation" Portfolio II, Folder 30
By Josef Albers
Located in Chicago, IL
JOSEF ALBERS (1888 – 1976)
"Formulation : Articulation" Portfolio II, Folder 30
Screen-printed geometric composition printed by Ives Stillman, Inc., New Haven, CT.
From the set of 12...
Category
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Illinois - Decorative Art
Materials
Paper
Marcello Fantoni Wall Plaque
By Marcello Fantoni
Located in Chicago, IL
Marcello Fantoni rare studio wall plaque. Marked: Fantoni, Italy.
Category
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Illinois - Decorative Art
Materials
Ceramic
"Furbelow II" Kite by Michael Thompson
By Michael Thompson
Located in Chicago, IL
Chicago-based artist Michael Thompson creates unique kites crafted from split bamboo frames covered with stretched muslin and a collage of vintage Asian ephemera—including fragments ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Illinois - Decorative Art
Materials
Muslin, Silk, Bamboo
"Patina" Kite by Michael Thompson
By Michael Thompson
Located in Chicago, IL
Chicago-based artist Michael Thompson creates unique kites crafted from split bamboo frames covered with stretched muslin and a collage of vintage Asian ephemera—including fragments ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Organic Modern Illinois - Decorative Art
Materials
Fabric, Bamboo, Paper
Roman De Tirtoff, Erte’, Framed Silk Scarf Titled “Dream Voyage” 1982
By Erté
Located in Chicago, IL
Roman de Tirtoff, Also know as Erte’, frames silk scarf titled “Dream Voyage”. Gloss black lacquer frame with plexiglass glaze. Circa 1982 chinoiserie...
Category
1980s French Art Deco Vintage Illinois - Decorative Art
Materials
Silk, Plexiglass, Wood, Lacquer
"The Embrace (Shunga Study)" Collage by Michael Thompson
By Michael Thompson
Located in Chicago, IL
Based in Chicago, IL, contemporary artist Michael Thompson creates unique kites, collages and mixed media works assembled from material fragments of past and present collected in his...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Minimalist Illinois - Decorative Art
Materials
Paper
"Furbelow I" Kite by Michael Thompson
By Michael Thompson
Located in Chicago, IL
Chicago-based artist Michael Thompson creates unique kites crafted from split bamboo frames covered with stretched muslin and a collage of vintage Asian ephemera—including fragments ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Illinois - Decorative Art
Materials
Muslin, Silk, Bamboo
Clyde Burt House Shaped Ceramic Wall Plaque
By Clyde Burt
Located in Chicago, IL
Clyde Burt house shaped ceramic wall relief in glazed stoneware with turned wood exterior sides and wooden frame.
Signed to front: [C. BURT].
American, circa 1965.
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Illinois - Decorative Art
Materials
Wood, Ceramic
Renaissance Revival Tole Metal Wall Hanging Candelabra
Located in Chicago, IL
Renaissance revival tole metal wall hanging candelabra finished in gold leaf, silver leaf and green, red, yellow and brown lacquer. Center shield s...
Category
1950s American Vintage Illinois - Decorative Art
Materials
Gold Leaf, Silver Leaf, Metal
Stunning Framed Academic Figure Drawing
Located in Chicago, IL
A stunning late 20th-century academic graphite-on-paper male figure drawing showcasing a skillful attention to musculature, highlights and shadows,...
Category
Late 20th Century American Illinois - Decorative Art
Materials
Paper
Dark Brown Ceramic Tile Wall Sculpture with Wood Frame by Jean D'asti, France
Located in Chicago, IL
A 1960s French table top wall sculpture signed by ceramic artist Jean D'asti. During the Mid 20th Century, Jean D'asti operated his workshop in Vallauris, a picturesque seaside villa...
Category
1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Illinois - Decorative Art
Materials
Ceramic, Wood
"Rome" by Ren Hui
By Ren Hui
Located in Chicago, IL
This painting, like most of Ren Hui’s exquisite artworks, celebrates his subjects using a style that he calls “uncomplicated and honest.” The beautiful pattern of white carved out of...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Illinois - Decorative Art
Materials
Paint, Wood
Mid Century Blue and Tan Abstract Art
Located in Countryside, IL
Mid Century blue and tan Abstract Art
This piece measures: 21.5 wide x 1.5 deep x 25.5 inches high
This Art Piece is in Excellent Vintage Condition
We take our photos in a c...
Category
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Illinois - Decorative Art
Materials
Canvas, Paint
"Dancing Til Dawn" Kite by Michael Thompson
By Michael Thompson
Located in Chicago, IL
Chicago-based artist Michael Thompson creates unique kites crafted from split bamboo frames covered with stretched muslin and a collage of vintage Asian ephemera - including fragment...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Illinois - Decorative Art
Materials
Muslin, Bamboo, Silk
Bruce Myers Mid Century Signed Original Oil on Canvas Painting
Located in Countryside, IL
Bruce Myers Mid Century Signed Original Oil on Canvas Painting
This painting measures: 30.5 wide x .75 deep x 15.5 inches high
This painting is in Good Vintage Condition.
We take ...
Category
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Illinois - Decorative Art
Materials
Canvas, Paint
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