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Curiosities

This curated selection of curiosities covers the material culture not covered by other collections. These pieces are interesting because they are rare and have been treasured for a long time and speak to our place in history. You will find a broad assortment of functional and decorative objects from antiquity to early 20th century. Hopeful you will be surprised and amused. 

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  • Vintage Watercolor of Flowers, China

    Antique & Art Exchange
    $795.00 - $795.00
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    A Chinese watercolor of trees

    $795.00 - $795.00
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  • Ottoman Fighting Shield, 17th Century

    Antique & Art Exchange
    $1,200.00 - $1,200.00
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    A small Ottoman fighting shield, 17th Century on later custom steel stand.

    $1,200.00 - $1,200.00
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  • Kovash Cup, Russia Circa 1900

    Antique & Art Exchange
    $595.00 - $595.00
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    A silver Russian Kovash, footed bowl, circa 1900.

    $595.00 - $595.00
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  • Mountain Scene, American Circa 1950

    Antique & Art Exchange
    $2,500.00 - $2,500.00
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    A landscape of a mountain behind a field of yellow by influential artist and scholar Krell circa 1950.

    $2,500.00 - $2,500.00
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    $2,500.00

  • Rebus - Picture puzzle, Germany 19th Century

    Antique & Art Exchange
    $395.00 - $395.00
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    A 19th Century German picture word game or Rebus. 

    $395.00 - $395.00
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  • Bridge in Blue, American Circa 1950

    Antique & Art Exchange
    $2,500.00 - $2,500.00
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    Large and brilliant study of a coastal arch bridge in blues by Krell, circa 1950.

    $2,500.00 - $2,500.00
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  • Ekonda Bronze Anklet

    Antique & Art Exchange
    $695.00 - $695.00
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    An Antique bronze Ekonda, Democratic Republic of Congo, anklet on later custom steel stand.

    $695.00 - $695.00
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  • Still Life, American Circa 1950

    Antique & Art Exchange
    $2,500.00 - $2,500.00
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    A still life of jars and pots in browns and yellows, by B. Krell (signed upper right) wife of influential artist and scholar Krell circa 1950.

    $2,500.00 - $2,500.00
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  • Patinated Metal Diamond Shaped Censor, Japan,19th Century

    Antique & Art Exchange
    $295.00 - $295.00
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    $295.00

    A Japanese patinated metal diamond shaped censor with ancient Chinese Style Decoration .

    $295.00 - $295.00
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    $295.00

  • City Scape, American Circa 1950 Was $2500

    Antique & Art Exchange
    $1,500.00 - $1,500.00
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    City scape painting by influential artist and scholar Krell circa 1950. Was $2500

    $1,500.00 - $1,500.00
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  • Watercolor of a Forest Scene by Meyer Straus, American 19th Century

    Antique & Art Exchange
    $1,500.00 - $1,500.00
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    A late 19th Century American watercolor of a forrest scene signed Meyer Straus (1831-1905).

    $1,500.00 - $1,500.00
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  • Vintage Etching of a Sleeping Person

    Antique & Art Exchange
    $750.00 - $750.00
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    Vintage etching of a sleeping man, signed indistinctly.

    $750.00 - $750.00
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    $750.00

  • Framed Needlepoint, England Circa 1830

    Antique & Art Exchange
    $495.00 - $495.00
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    An early 19th Century English framed needlepoint of a woman and her dog standing in a garden.

    $495.00 - $495.00
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    $495.00