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Giuseppe Rivadossi for Officina Rivadossi, bedroom divider or wardrobe unit, walnut, glass Italy, 1980s This exceptional piece by Italian sculptor and designer Giuseppe Rivadossi is a testament to his exquisite woodworking skills. This monumental wardrobe displays...

Inspired by the layered significance of the calla lily in Mexican culture, this collection blends the bold heft of cast bronze with sculpted, flowing curves that echo the flower’s fo...

Noted architect Thomas Kligerman celebrates the magic of summer, exploring the seaside setting and design of secluded cottages facing the Atlantic along the Rhode Island coast Summe...

Mario Oreglia, pair of lounge chairs, reupholstered in velvet "St Germain Nougatine" by Métaphores, oak, Italy, 1950s Mario Oreglia (1916-1989) emerged as one of the leading furnitu...

Donbar fireplace, iron, Belgium, 1970s A 1970s fireplace by Donbar made in Belgium in the 1970s. Crafted from patinated black iron, this fireplace embraces a mesmerizing interplay o...

A Vintage Chunky Pearl Necklace. Beautiful and bold. There is something enduringly chic about a vintage pearl necklace. From a beautifully simple single strand or long rope to multi...

This Christian Dior dress was designed during John Galliano's tenure for the Spring 2005 collection. Made with high-quality silk jersey, the dress has a shirred bodice and a halter n...

This collection is shaped from clay sourced from the Sierra Madre mountains in Oaxaca. Local legend holds that the clay is blessed. Before firing, each piece is meticulously burnish...

Dining table, walnut, Italy, 1940s. This Italian dining table has a rectangular top with rounded corners and a detailed cross-section. The top is framed which highlights the veneere...

Antique Opal & Diamond Oval Cluster Ring 14ct Gold Stamped Circa 1910 Introducing a stunning Edwardian 14ct gold cluster ring, featuring one oval opal at its centre surrounded by...

Set of six dining chairs, beech, faux leather, Denmark, 1960s. Modest and elegant set of six dining chairs. Its design shows clear lines and an open backrest. The dark grey leather...

Antique Blaeu Map of China, Japan & Korea, Exotic Cartouches & Ships, c.1642 A highly desirable and visually striking map of East Asia, centered on China and extending to Ko...

Franz Xaver Sproll, large cabinet or wardrobe, pine, Switzerland, 1960s Swiss furniture maker Franz Xaver Sproll is known for his high-quality, handcrafted solid wood furniture, de...

A brown rope wall mirror designed and produced in France, c. 1970s. Heavy wear to silvering. Wear consistent with age and use. Missing nail wire thread and will require custom insta...

Hans Hopfer for Roche Bobois, sofa, reupholstered fabric, France, late 1970s The Croissant sofa, designed by Hans Hopfer for Roche Bobois, epitomizes the organic and fluid design ...

This sculpture is number 2 in an edition of 7 and can be purchased on a commission basis. Please allow 24 -30 weeks before shipping. It can also be created in smaller sizes, between ...

Antique Starburst Brooch/ Pendant 9ct Gold Stamped Circa 1910 Makers Mark H & SL *chain sold separately A charming Edwardian brooch crafted in 9ct yellow gold, designed in ...

Vintage Gold Bangle 18ct Gold Stamped Circa 1940s A classic and elegant bangle crafted in solid 18ct yellow gold, featuring a smooth, unadorned surface that highlights the richne...

Karl Albert Buehr (1866-1952) Strolling in the Park Oil on canvas, relined, c. 1910 Unsigned Provenance: Gift of the Artist to his wife, Mary Hess Beuhr The artist's niece, daughter of Will Hess David Saltzman Robert Henry Adams Fine Art, Chicago, exhibited 1994 Karl Albert Buehr at Robert Henry Adams Fine Art, Chicago Exhibition dates The exhibition was held in 1994 at Robert Henry Adams Fine Art, 715 North Franklin Street, Chicago. Surviving provenance records describe it as the gallery’s first exhibition at its North Franklin Street location. Works documented as included include Woman on a Patio, Rocky Inlet (France), and apparently other paintings and studies acquired through David Saltzman from the family of Buehr’s wife, Mary Hess Buehr. The 1994 Karl Albert Buehr exhibition at Robert Henry Adams Fine Art represented an important act of historical recovery. Although Buehr enjoyed considerable recognition during his lifetime—as an exhibiting painter, prizewinner, and influential teacher at the School of the Art Institute of Chicago—his reputation had become less visible in the decades following his death. By bringing together paintings and works on paper that had descended through the artist’s family, the Adams exhibition helped restore Buehr to his proper position among the leading exponents of American Impressionism and the most important Chicago-trained painters working in France before the First World War. Giverny was crucial to Buehr’s mature development. American painters had been drawn to the Norman village since the late 1880s, attracted both by Monet’s presence and by the region’s gardens, river valleys, cultivated fields, and distinctive northern light. Buehr did not simply imitate Monet. His figure compositions remained grounded in the academic training he received in Chicago and Paris, but he enlivened that structure with broken brushwork, heightened complementary color, and an increasingly luminous palette. His characteristic compositions place elegantly dressed young women on terraces, beside windows, or within flowering gardens. These figures are neither conventional society portraits nor anonymous decorative accessories. They occupy a carefully balanced space between individual presence and pictorial harmony. Faces and gestures are often quietly observed, while dresses, parasols, flowers, foliage, and shifting sunlight become vehicles for color. Lavender shadows, rose and coral fabrics, emerald foliage, and brilliant passages of yellow or blue transform the garden into a chromatic environment surrounding the sitter. Works associated with the Adams exhibition illuminate the breadth of Buehr’s French production. The pastel Woman on a Patio, circa 1915, demonstrates his ability to translate Impressionist color into the immediacy of a dry medium. Pastel allowed him to place one hue directly beside another without losing intensity. The resulting surface possesses a soft atmospheric unity while retaining the energy of individual strokes. The work’s history—gifted by Buehr to Mary Hess Buehr and subsequently descending through her family—also gives it a particularly intimate character. Rocky Inlet (France) presents another aspect of Buehr’s practice. In place of the cultivated garden and poised female figure, the artist confronts a rugged coastal landscape. Yet his essential concern remains light acting upon color. Rock, water, and vegetation are constructed through abbreviated touches rather than continuous modeling. The small scale suggests direct observation, possibly an outdoor study made during Buehr’s travels in Normandy. Its provenance likewise begins with Mary Hess Buehr and passes through the family before reaching David Saltzman and Robert Henry Adams Fine Art. This family provenance was central to the significance of the 1994 exhibition. The works had not merely circulated anonymously through the market; many retained a direct association with the artist’s household. Such a group could include informal studies, experimental compositions, and personal gifts that Buehr elected to keep rather than send to public exhibitions. Together they offered a more private and exploratory view of his career. Condition: relined canvas and cleaned Image/Canvas size: 10 x 9 inches Frame: 16-3/4 x 15-3/4 x 1-3/4 inches Karl Albert Buehr (1866–1952): France and the Giverny Years Karl Albert Buehr—whose surname is sometimes misspelled “Beuhr”—was a German-born American painter and influential teacher associated with the second generation of American Impressionists working at Giverny. Although his artistic identity was rooted in Chicago, the years he spent in France transformed his palette, subject matter, and approach to painting. Born on February 14, 1866, in Feuerbach, near Stuttgart, Buehr immigrated with his family to Chicago, probably in 1881. After working briefly for a commercial lithographer, he enrolled at the School of the Art Institute of Chicago in 1888. He studied with John H. Vanderpoel and graduated with honors in 1894, after which the school invited him to teach. He also served in the Illinois cavalry during the Spanish-American War and married Mary Guion Hess, one of his students and an accomplished artist in her own right. Early study in Europe Buehr’s European education unfolded in several stages. Around 1900 he settled in Paris and studied at the Académie Julian, principally under the French painter Raphaël Collin. Collin was known for idealized female figures placed in luminous outdoor settings, a combination of academic draftsmanship and Impressionist light that anticipated Buehr’s mature work. Buehr reportedly received a gold medal at the Académie in 1901. His early European paintings included portraits, landscapes, and scenes of rural labor. Visits to Holland exposed him to the restrained tonalism of the Hague School, while his travels in Italy—particularly Taormina, Sicily, during 1906 and 1907—encouraged a brighter response to Mediterranean sunlight. He also studied in London, where his contacts with Frank Brangwyn and the decorative currents of British painting strengthened his interest in broad design, rhythmic composition, and large arrangements of figures. A decisive factor in this extended European residence was the patronage of Chicago philanthropist Lydia Coonley Ward. From approximately 1906 until 1913, Ward provided Buehr with a monthly stipend, enabling the artist, his wife, and their children to remain abroad and pursue their work without the immediate pressures of the American market. Buehr at Giverny Buehr entered the Anglo-American artistic community at Giverny around 1909, probably through his friendship with Henry Salem Hubbell, another American figure painter supported by Lydia Coonley Ward. From approximately 1909 through 1912, Buehr generally spent winters in Paris and the warmer months at Giverny. In 1912 and the summer of 1913, the family reportedly lived at Sainte-Geneviève-lès-Gasny, close to Giverny. By this date Giverny was no longer merely the village in which Claude Monet lived. It had become an international artists’ colony, particularly attractive to American painters who admired Impressionist color but wished to retain firm drawing and carefully organized figure compositions. Buehr’s associates included Frederick Carl Frieseke, Richard Edward Miller, Guy Rose, Lawton Parker, Louis Ritman, Edmund Greacen, Karl Anderson, and Theodore Earl Butler. Buehr was especially close to the circle of Frieseke and Miller. These artists specialized in decorative paintings of fashionably dressed women reading, sewing, taking tea, or resting in sunlit gardens. Their figures were surrounded by flowers, patterned fabrics, parasols, and flickering passages of colored light. Buehr adopted this repertoire, but his paintings usually retained a stronger structural organization and a more assertive contrast between complementary colors. During his first months at Giverny, Buehr worked on a large decorative panel of dancing figures. The composition received an honorable mention at the Paris Salon of 1910, an important professional recognition. That summer, however, he increasingly turned toward intimate garden scenes and outdoor figure studies. The influence of Richard Miller can be detected in the decorative arrangement of the figures, while Frieseke’s example encouraged Buehr s use of brilliant sunlight, patterned surfaces, and saturated hues. Relationship with Claude Monet Claude Monet was Buehr’s artistic hero, but the extent of their personal relationship should not be overstated. Buehr’s children played with the children of Theodore Butler, Monet’s son-in-law, and they visited the Monet household. Buehr’s daughter Kathleen later recalled that Monet was gracious to the children. Nevertheless, the best available scholarship suggests that no close personal association between Buehr and Monet has been documented. Monet’s importance to Buehr was therefore primarily artistic. At Giverny, Buehr learned to regard colored light as a central subject rather than merely a means of describing objects. Shadows became violet, blue, or green; white dresses reflected the surrounding garden; and faces and arms were modeled through small strokes of warm and cool color. The enclosed garden also became a kind of outdoor studio in which human figures, flowers, fabrics, and sunlight could be orchestrated into a unified decorative design. The Giverny style Buehr became best known for paintings of young women seated or standing in gardens, often accompanied by colorful parasols. Works such as Springtime in Giverny, Under the Parasol, and related pictures of women reading or conversing exemplify his mature style. Although inspired by French Impressionism, these paintings are not spontaneous transcriptions of fleeting visual experience in the strict Monet tradition. They are carefully staged figure compositions. Buehr himself explained that the outdoor figure painter should concentrate upon the ensemble—grouping, arrangement, and color—rather than laboriously describing every feature. This principle helps distinguish his Giverny paintings...

Sculptural Glass Chandelier, Aqua Smoked Glass & Brass, Italy Contemporary, Pair Available, In Stock Murano glass chandelier with cascading ribbed panels in soft aqua and smoked ton...

Adrien Audoux & Frida Minet for Vibo, armchair, stained beech, straw, France, 1950s Rustic armchair designed by the duo Adrien Audoux and Frida Minet. The seating and backrest are m...

Guido Faleschini for i4 Mariani, cabinets from the 'Pace Collection', leather, fabric, chrome-plated steel, aluminum, mahogany, Italy, circa 1975 This captivating set of four cabin...

Arne Vodder for Sibast Møbler, credenza model 29A, teak, Denmark, 1959 This teak sideboard was designed by renowned Danish designer Arne Vodder and showcases the refined craftsmansh...

Antique Book Chain Necklace & Locket Sterling Silver Hallmarked Birmingham 1882 A beautiful Victorian locket and book chain in sterling silver, ...

Art - Deco period Sapphire and Diamonds Ring made between ca. 1920 - 1940s. No hallmarks,metal tested solid 18K Gold. Crown is 10 mm x 9.6 mm x 4.25 mm deep with top in White Gold ...

Web-Spinning, Super Villains, and Heartache Galore Stan Lee and Steve Ditko's Momentous Final Spider-Man Run Their collaboration on Spider-Man couldn’t last forever—but the five-ye...

Antique Carved Ring 18ct Gold Circa 1880 Indulge in the elegance of this exquisite Victorian seven-stone ring, meticulously crafted in 18ct yellow gold. This stunning piece showc...

This black silk velvet blazer from the 1940's features stunning soutache patterns that add dimension and elegance to the bold Victorian-style silhouette. The pointed shoulders and ci...

Antique Belcher Chain 9ct Rose Gold Stamped Circa 1900 This stunning Edwardian belcher link chain is made of 9ct rose gold and dates back to the early 1900s. The beauty of this p...

A beautiful and exceptionally rare ceiling lamp designed by Paavo Tynell and manufactured by Taito, dating from the late 1940s to early 1950s. The piece features its original mouth-b...

A pair brass, acrylic, fabric wall lights designed and produced in France, c. 1950s. Dramatic patina on brass. Wear consistent with age and use.  Overall Dimensions (Inches): 10.0"...

A brass, metal and pink glass pendant light designed and produced in France, c. 1930s. Wear consistent with age and use. Overall Dimensions (inches): 23.5"H x 13.8"D Bulb Specific...

A. Dolleman for Metz & Co, armchair, suede, brass, metal, The Netherlands, 1960 This rare modernist lounge chair embodies a unique, appealing design. The tubular metal frame is...

Dining chairs, lacquered wood, France, 1970s Crafted with unparalleled artistry, these dining chairs epitomize exquisite craftsmanship with meticulously carved details that draw ins...

This striking four-legged chair is the model S34 designed by Pierre Chapo in 1973. This iconic design is marked by its four bundled legs, polygonal shaped seat and asymmetrical back...

An Introspective, Post-War Modern Southwestern Landscape Painting of an Adobe House in New Mexico by Notable Chicago Artist, Walter Burt Adams (Am. 1903-1990). A subtle tonal, archi...

Antique Fancy Collar Chain 9ct Rose Gold Stamped Maker's Mark J M Circa 1870 Step back in time with this exquisite Victorian fancy link necklace, crafted in luxurious 9ct rose g...

Vintage Emerald & Diamond Trilogy Ring 18ct Gold & Platinum Stamped Circa 1920s This stunning trilogy ring from the 1920s is a true vintage beauty. The ring is crafted in 18ct ye...

Laurens Groen for H.H. de Klerk & Zonen, side or desk chairs, beech, reupholstered in wool by Dedar, the Netherlands, 1924 This chair by Dutch designer Laurens Groen has a strik...

Hans-Agne Jakobsson for Hans-Agne Jakobsson AB in Markaryd, chandelier, model T 746/8, brass, plastic, Sweden, 1960s Hans-Agne Jakobsson designed this chandelier with eight cylindri...

This is one of eighteen color mezzotints (printed on chine collé) depicting the landscape of coastal Maine. Intimations of the Arts and Crafts Movement of the early twentieth century...

Antique Sapphire and Diamond Target Ring 18ct White Gold & Platinum Circa 1920s Introducing an exquisite and authentic Art Deco ring crafted from 18ct white gold and platinum. Thi...

A gorgeous rose pink silk dress from Gucci. It has a corset bodice which comes to a point at the waist with adjustable spaghetti straps, topstitched pink silk and black lace cups, c...

Best fits a Size Small. The halter neckline can comfortably accommodate a smaller bust measurement. Measurements Bust: Up to 36 inches Waist: 26 inches Hips: Up to 36 inches Length (top back center halter to hem): 58 inches The same dress in red is also available in my 1stDibs Shop! A spectacular late 1970s Lillie Rubin evening gown dripping in shimmering sapphire blue paillettes. This glamorous halter-neck design perfectly captures the decadent spirit of the disco era, with its liquid-like sparkle, seductive open back, and effortlessly elegant column silhouette. Thousands of iridescent blue sequins catch the light from every angle, creating a dazzling effect reminiscent of the legendary nights of Studio 54. The softly draped cowl neckline flatters the décolletage, while the dramatic side slit adds movement and allure. The open-back halter construction creates an elongated silhouette, making this an unforgettable choice for evening events, galas, black-tie occasions, holiday parties, red carpet moments, or collectors of exceptional vintage fashion. Constructed with a hidden zipper at the back and hook-and-eye closure. The halter neckline allows some flexibility through the bust, making sizing more forgiving than a traditional structured bodice. An additional two inches of seam allowance remain at the hem should additional length be desired. A rare and striking example of late 1970s disco glamour from one of America’s most beloved special occasion labels. Size: Best fits a Size Small. The halter neckline can comfortably accommodate a smaller bust measurement. Measurements Bust: Up to 36 inches Waist: 26 inches Hips: Up to 36 inches Length (top back center halter to hem): 58 inches Condition Very good vintage condition with light, expected wear consistent with age. Presents beautifully. Founded in Miami in 1946, Lillie Rubin became synonymous with glamorous cocktail attire and eveningwear. The label gained a devoted following throughout the 1960s, 1970s, and 1980s for its sophisticated party dresses and occasion pieces, making vintage examples increasingly sought after by collectors today. SEO Keywords Vintage Lillie Rubin gown, 1970s disco dress, Studio 54 dress, blue sequin gown...

ELO 6 Mirror Signed by Pani Jurek Dimensions: H. 150 x 120 x 4 cm Hand glazed ceramic Color shown on main image: Green _________________________________ Pani Jurek is a Polish des...

This Chanel vintage bag is in black satin, with gilt hardware, a single top handle and lining in satin. Comes with the original box.

Dining chairs, beech, coated steel, Europe, 1980s The design of these 1980s chairs avoid sharp edges or overly angular forms, leaning instead into cylindrical legs and rounded corne...

Antique Bloodstone Engraved Signet Ring 18ct Yellow Gold Hallmarked Birmingham 1915 A classic signet ring featuring a round bloodstone, finely engraved with a heraldic crest. Th...

Berga Mobler, armchairs in Pierre Frey Teddy mohair fabric, beech, Denmark, 1940s This bold and curvy armchair is based on a solid construction with a tender touch due to the soft t...

Joe Colombo for Comfort, lounge chair ‘Elda’, fiberglass, leather, Italy, design 1963 The ‘Elda’ chair is one of the most well-known designs of Italian designer Joe Colombo. This lo...

A pair of yellow beige brown fabric, wood and metal lounge chairs designed and produced in Italy, c. 1970s. Wear consistent with age and use. Vintage fabric in fair condition. Over...

Antique Sapphire & Diamond Ring Hallmarked 18ct Gold Hallmarked Birmingham worn date letter Makers Mark AH A beautifully balanced antique ring featuring three sapphires interspe...

For sale is this 18 karat solid yellow gold pair of pearl earrings. This beautiful pair is set with two natural pearls. They are set in a basket of wires forming the petals of a flow...

TIFFANY & Co. Etoile 18K Gold Diamond Band Ring 4.5 Metal: 18K Gold Size: 4.5 Band Width: 4mm Diamond: 10 round brilliant cut diamonds, carat total weight .22 Hallmark: T&...

Vintage Teddy Bear Pendant / Charm Hallmarked 9ct Gold Circa 1970s * The chain is sold separately. Introducing a charming vintage 9ct gold teddy bear pendant charm. This adora...

Antique Clover Pendant 15ct Gold Circa 1900 *The chain is sold separately Experience the charm of the Edwardian era with this exquisite 15ct yellow gold pendant. This enchanting...

Three-seat sofa, leather, wood, Denmark, ca. 1960. This modest and comfortable three-seat sofa exhibits characteristics reminiscent of Borge Mogensen's design. The vibrant aestheti...

A pair of voluptuous and hollow inside 8 - shaped antique earrings with freely suspended pendants decorated with delicate hand- engraved ornaments on frontal sides. Swedish hallma...

Antique Peridot & Diamond Ring 18ct Gold & Platinum Stamped Circa 1920s This exquisite ring, crafted from 18ct white gold and platinum, beautifully embodies the elegance of the...

TIFFANY & Co. Platinum Diamond Flower Ring 6 Metal: Platinum Size: 6 Weight: 4.40 grams Diamond: 7 round brilliant diamonds, carat total weight .50 approx. Hallmark: TIFFANY&CO. PT...