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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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  • "Jeaninne" 7/1/68 Watercolor, Signed Alonzo Hauser

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    A watercolor of a beauty titled "Jeannine", dated 7/1/68 and signed by Alonzo Hauser (1909-1988) in the lower right.

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  • Bruce of LA Photograph, Man on a Beach, Circa 1940

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    A Vintage black and white photograph of a standing male nude from the rear, Bruce of LA (1909-1974) Bruce Bellas, circa 1940.

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  • Rembrandt Etching #40, by Francesco Novelli

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    Rembrandt etching done by Francesco Novelli, Italy circa 1770

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  • Vintage Photograph of a Fit Man, American Circa 1970

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    A Vintage black and white photograph of a young fit man, circa 1970

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  • Palissy Plate, Portugal Circa 1890

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    Palissy was first made in France for Marie de Medici about 1620 by Bernard Palissy. An interest in Renaissance decoration caused these pieces to be...

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  • Portuguese Palissy Plate Circa 19th Century

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    Palissy was first made in France for Marie de Medici about 1620 by Bernard Palissy. An interest in Renaissance decoration caused these pieces to be...

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  • Terra Cotta Madonna, Italy 15th -16th Century Was $7500

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    A 15th - 16th  Century Neopolotian painted terra cotta Madonna. ex Collection of Hearst Museum St. Marys. In a private collection for the last 15 y...

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  • Kaiko Moti "Aquarium" Engraving, India Circa 1950

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    Kaiko Moti engraving titled "Aquarium" India circa 1950's, signed on the mat in the lower right.

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  • Circa 1810 Ormolu and Jasper Candlesticks, France, A Pair

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    A pair of early 19th Century French Empire gilt bronze and jasper candlesticks, circa 1810.

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  • Circa 19th Century Antique Ekonda Bronze Anklet, Democratic Republic of Congo

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    An Antique bronze Ekonda, Democratic Republic of Congo, anklet on later custom steel stand. Circa 19th century.

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  • Chestnut Kneeler, France Circa 19th Century

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    A 19th Century French chestnut kneeler

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  • Circa 1775 Vue d'optique, France

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    A late 18th Century Vue d'optique, engraving, of "La Bourse de Roterdam", circa 1775

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  • Victorian Style Portrait of a Man

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    Vintage Victorian Style portrait of a man

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  • Greg Gorman Photograph of a Male Nude

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    A Greg Gorman (1949-) photograph of a nude male torso signed on the matt in the lower right

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  • Victorian Bamboo Magazine Rack Circa 1890

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    A late 19th Century English painted bamboo magazine rack with a shelf, circa 1890.

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  • Photograph of 2 Nude Models, circa 1970

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    A Vintage black and white photograph of 2 nude models, photographer unknown, circa 1970

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  • Xixing Pottery Vase, China Circa Late 18th Century Early 19th Century

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    A late 18th early 19th Century Xixing Chinese pottery vase decorated with dragon and phoenix

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  • Academic Sketch of a Warrior, Italy Circa 1800

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    An early 19th Century Italian academic sketch of a warrior, circa 1800.

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  • Large Antique Zinc Bucket

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    A large antique zinc bucket with ribbed decoration

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  • Red Round Box, South East Asia Circa 19th Century

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    A late 19th Century South East Asian red painted round box on legs, as is.

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  • Green Painted Bird Cage, South East Asia Circa 1900

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    An early 20th Century South East Asian green painted bird cage, circa 1900

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  • Coptic Textile, Egypt

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    A framed Egyptian Coptic textile fragment, 3rd Century. A rare survivor from the Christian community living in Egypt.

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  • Set of 5 Limoges Dinner Plates, France Circa 20th Century

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    A set of 5 20th Century French Limoges dinner plates with a beige border and gilt rims.

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  • St. John and Jesus Statue, South East Asia, Circa 19th Century

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    A 19th Century South East Asian carved and painted wood statue of St John and Jesus, recently repainted.

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