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69 objects

Modernist Metal Staircase Model

Large architectural modernist staircase model. Made of metal with nicely weathered patina. Original architectural model made in the 1960' s.

Period: 20th century

1 750 €

Horse And Its Articulated Wooden Painter's Mannequin Circa 1950

Horse and its articulated painter's mannequin, French workshop model. Wood circa 1950 dimensions height horse, rider and base 52cm length horse 49cm mannequin 32.5

Period: 20th century

1 250 €

Rare Obelisk Of The Sea, Composed Of Marine Elements, Shells, Coral Grains And Marbles

Large and unique Obelisk, called of the sea because all the elements that compose it are the fruit of his work, magnified by an Artist of the 20th, composed of different marbles red veined gray veined[...]

Period: 20th century

1 800 €

A Reproduced Spinning Wheel In Bronze On A Smaller Scale, With Mechanism From The 1950s French…

A bronze reproduction spinning wheel... Polished but left in its original state...! FRENCH origin... For me, a school end... Or maybe even a masterpiece from the end of the journeyman trade... Fr[...]

Period: 20th century

1 380 €

Very Rare Gemmail From 1967.

The Gemmeil that comes to life thanks to light combines three elements: Light, glass and the technical process of fixing it, Picasso quickly became aware of the possibilities of this new art. As proof[...]

Period: 20th century

690 €

Mid-20th Century Artwork Terracotta And Resin Bust Secret Box By Jean Marie Belgique

1950-1970 Leuven Belgium A unique mid-century piece by painter, sculptor and designer Louis Smeyers (1923-2009), who signed with Jean Marie. His work has won numerous awards and is collected intern[...]

Period: 20th century

450 €

Rare Gemmail Aux Fleurs Circa 1960/70

Rare gemmail with flowers in a metal frame resting on a black composite base, circa 1960/70. The gemmail technique developed by the painter Jean Crotti and the physicist Roger Malherbe Navarre in the [...]

Period: 20th century

740 €
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Miniature Silver Objects

Collection of 16 miniature silver objects. Weight 314 gr.

Period: 20th century

1 600 €

Cut Cord For Tastevin In Silver Metal

Ribbon cord, connected to a silver metal barrette, decorated with vine leaves, bunch of grapes and ending with a hook for hanging a tastevin. (Width 5 cm X 4 cm high)

Period: 20th century

220 €

Magistrate's Belt Court Of Cassation In Box - Nominative.

MAGNIFICENT BELT OF THE HIGH MAGISTRATE OF THE COURT OF CASSATION OF PARIS, more precisely of "PROSECUTOR GENERAL or ATTORNEY GENERAL" (PURCHASING GENERAL), IN RED MOIRE SILK IDENTICAL TO THE RIBBON O[...]

Period: 20th century

120 €
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Pierre Giraudon Bioplastique Paris, Scarab Inclusion On A Bed Of Leaves, Seeds And Plant Fibres

Beautiful paperweight with a flattened ovoid shape in resin; inclusion of a beetle with an iridescent shell presented in the center of a radiant decoration of plant fiber surrounded by lupine seeds; a[...]

Period: 20th century

350 €

Large Educational Skeleton From The 1950s

Important educational skeleton from the 1950s, on its original base with an aluminum structure to support it. marked Pierron on the base, supplier of school materials in Sarreguemines. very good gene[...]

Period: 20th century

3 800 €
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Advertising, Cognac Martell, Hb Quinper Ceramic Countertop Subject, Brandyman 1960, 20th

24 cm high 20 x 11 cm for the base advertising subject from the 60s Note 2 slight chips under the base (see photos) Missing the character's cigarette The monocle and the glass are original Beautiful d[...]

Period: 20th century

220 €

Empty Pocket Object, Bronze Advertising For The Costadoro Coffee Brand 1950

This empty pocket, advertising object, placed in cafes to receive and give change is from the Costadoro coffee brand created in Turin in 1890 and the third Italian company in the coffee sector

Period: 20th century

150 €

Sculpture Tv Tower Stuttgart "stuttgarter Fernsehturm" 1960s

Metal miniature of the Stuttgarter Fernsehturm, most likely made in the late 1950s, early 1960s. One of the most emblematic monuments in Germany. Made of aluminum Height 31 cm Diameter 8.5 cm Weight 4[...]

Period: 20th century

180 €

Printing Plate For Advertising Peugeot Sp 104 102

Peugeot advertising printer's plate "Peugeot a large choice of Peugeot SP models Peugeot 104 Peugeot 102 Test and demonstration at all ¨Peugeots" agents Dimensions 12.5 cm x 9.3 cm Photo 3: the photo [...]

Period: 20th century

100 €

Automobilia: Vintage Old Timer Ferrari Lamp, 1960s

Original and rare, this night light was designed by Enea Ferrari and marketed in the 1960s by the Old Timer Ferrari company. This pretty jalopy is made of brass, copper and black lacquered metal (some[...]

Period: 20th century

100 €

Iron Winegrower Sign, Circa 1950

Pretty little iron sign, representing a bunch of wine, partially faded polychrome sign of wine growers or wine retailers, circa 1950 height 37 cm diameter 30 cm

Period: 20th century

180 €

Pierre Giraudon 1923-2012 Block Of Fractal Resin With Inclusion Of Clockwork Mechanics 1970

Pierre GIRAUDON (1923-2012). Important block of resin with inclusion of mechanical watchmaking elements. Period 1970. Dimensions: 24 cm x 13 cm x 8.5 cm. Weight : 3.6 Kg. RARE and IN VERY GOOD US[...]

Period: 20th century

320 €
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Master Bridge, Wooden Frame, Post-war

Preparatory model of a footbridge of military or regional interest, replacing it after destruction, clearly showing the stages and progress of the work to be carried out, a fine work of engineering or[...]

Period: 20th century

280 €
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Staircase Model - Relaxation (reduced Model) 1900/50 - Curiosity - Mastery - Companions

Interesting reduction staircase with double symmetrical evolution, made of cherry wood from the first quarter of the 20th century, with stringers and rest landings turning outwards. This staircase un[...]

Period: 20th century

350 €
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Old Painted Ice Cream Store Sign Celluloid Pub Cardboard Glacier Pastry Ice Cream /2

Old hanging sign from the 1940s. /2 ICE CREAM. For ice cream parlor, pastry chef or for unusual decoration. Cardboard covered with celluloid and painted lettering. Dimensions: 19.8cm x 29.5cm. IN[...]

Period: 20th century

60 €
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Enameled Advertising Plate 1960

Enameled advertising plaque from the 1960s. Royal durma. Enamelleries du Loiret. Housewife carrying an enameled saucepan on a white background. Some missing (see photo).

Period: 20th century

220 €

Thermometer Advertising For Newton Garage Shock Absorbers

A gloved young woman in a strapless floral dress, shoulders bared, stands and points to a giant shock absorber containing the location of the thermometer tube. Behind it, we see the profile of a car. [...]

Period: 20th century

110 €

French Leather Purse , Lady Dior With Box , Christian Dior , Handbag

Grand sac à main griffé de la prestigieuse maison de couture Dior. Sac en cuir vernis matelassé , modèle Lady Dior. Présenté dans son papier de soie et sa boite d'origine. 33cm de longueur. Très b[...]

Period: 20th century

2 400 €
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Opticil Advertising Dispenser Lithographed Sheet 1950s

With Opticil, clean glasses = Safety!                                                                                                                                                                   [...]

Period: 20th century

80 €

Fun Tin Sign

Amusing Tin Sign Plate Very amusing painted sheet metal sign with special mention, some wear on the corners (photos are taken as proof) Free and insured shipping within mainland France

Period: 20th century

350 €

Model Of Concorde Around 1970

A multi-color resin model of the CONCORDE for AIR FRANCE From the 1970s Model with its label "study & exhibition AUBERVILLIER - PARIS In good condition with wear from use and color shifts Its chrome-p[...]

Period: 20th century

1 200 €

Dc-4 Airplane Model, Cast Aluminum, Mid 20th Century

Model of a Douglas DC-4, cast aluminum aircraft, iron rods and chrome base, plastic propellers, all original, late 40s/early 50s. Dimensions of the plane alone: Length 23 cm, width of the wings 30 cm,[...]

Period: 20th century

180 €

Grande Biche Taxidermie Année 60 Pour Cabinet De Curiosité Histoire Naturelle, Déco

Grande biche sur socle écusson bois bonne état d’usage  taxidermie des années 1960 fait par un professionnel pour cabinet de curiosité ,science naturelle ou déco                                       [...]

Period: 20th century

120 €

Tarantula In Altuglas Block 1960 Ancient Specimen Arachnid Tarantula Spider

Spectacular MYGALE spider inserted in a block of altuglas. Antique specimen from the 1960s. Dimensions of the block: 14.8 cm x 11.6 cm x 3.5 cm. IN GOOD CONDITION, some small scratches on the rever[...]

Period: 20th century

120 €
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Mosaic Khosrow Khosravi Iranian Artist Iran Presidential Gift Charles De Gaulle Painting

Mosaic painting representing General Charles de Gaulle, President of the French Republic. painting offered in person by the mayor of Tehran in 1963 during his presidential visit to Iran. artist: Khosr[...]

Period: 20th century

10 000 €

Sam Ceramic Earthenware Accounting Machine Marseille Advertising Object Pub Advertising Ref539

SAM: Advertising Earthenware: Accounting Machine Marseille. It is probably a glass or cup holder. Period around the 1950s. Good condition . Dimensions:: 15.5 x 15.5 cm. Thickness: 2.8 cm. [...]

Period: 20th century

170 €
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Driving School Panel 1940-1950

VERY RARE DOUBLE-SIDED DRIVING SCHOOL VEHICLE PANEL, PARIS Painted sheet metal, curved, sinuous shape, bearing the inscription "Driving school, Paris-Méditerranée, 82, boulevard Saint-Marcel, tel. Gob[...]

Period: 20th century

1 300 €

1970 Butterfly Sculpture In Agate, Marble & Brushed Metal Willy Daro Style, Design

Old sculpture in agate and brushed steel. 1970s work; Very beautiful butterfly decor. An illegible mark in the mount 31.5cm x 28.5cm In very good condition

Period: 20th century

350 €
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Set Of 8 Jewelry Boxes - Seaside Souvenir In Shells.

Set of 8 jewelry boxes, seaside souvenir in shells. Work of the 50s/60s. Good general condition of the boxes. - We refuse sales by telephone, the sale will only be made by email or request via Proa[...]

Period: 20th century

120 €
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Wrought Iron Hairdressing Sign

Very elegant wrought iron from the 60s for indoor or outdoor use. Beautiful styling, good condition. 1.93 m long X 0.50 m high Do not hesitate to visit our site and its many offers: https://www.lecent[...]

Period: 20th century

400 €

Butterfly Shaped Electric Heater

Fun and very interesting radiator in aluminum and cast aluminum from the 40s/50s. The resistances are located in the body of the butterfly, while the wings which serve as deflectors are adjustable in [...]

Period: 20th century

750 €

Plv Duralex Store Display From The 1950s.

Rare store advertising display, from the 1950s for the Duralex brand. In 1934 Saint-Gobain bought the factory from the perfumer Coty, who registered the Duralex brand (from the Latin maxim Dura lex, s[...]

Period: 20th century

120 €
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Modernist Wine Taster, Goldsmith-carver Daniel Darnas, Late 20th Century

Superb wine taster or alcohol taster, from bronze with hammered and silvered finish, a massive object centered for the palm of hand, ergonomic, finger in winding of backsplash. Hallmark and signature[...]

Period: 20th century

220 €
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Paire de plaques émaillés

Paire de plaque en tôle émaillés publicitaire " PASTIS PEC 45° ", imprimeur S.A.S.A.G.O, année 50/60. En l'état ( voir photos ). Taille 50*50 cm 

Period: 20th century

320 €

Gymnasium Parallel Bars

Beautiful vintage parallel bars from a gymnasium in La Manche. Circa 1920s. Patina of 2 shades of blue. Adjustable in height. Beautiful curiosity that can be declined for multiple stains

Period: 20th century

220 €

La Pile Leclanché Store Advertising Display 50s-60s Advertising

Rare advertising display for the Leclanché brand in painted sheet metal Rocket decor with a terrestrial half sphere in its center that lit up (bulb at the back that no longer works, original electrici[...]

Period: 20th century

460 €

Series Of Interpellation Cards By The Fbi

Series of interpellation sheets (Wanted by the FBI) ;; Very decorative Original, rare and authentic pieces edited under John Edgar Hoover USA Circa 1960's

Period: 20th century

580 €

Rare And Important Illuminating Advertising Wall Light Pastis 51 En Tbe Anise

Large illuminating advertising wall lamp. PASTIS 51. An old bottle of Pastis 51 (glass and empty) is fixed on a "bed of ice" in rigid anise-colored plastic. The lighting system is hidden behind the[...]

Period: 20th century

300 €
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"nautile" On Stand

Genuine Nautilus mounted on silverware. Very beautiful work of goldsmith (base support and strapping) Very decorative object of curiosity.

Period: 20th century

350 €

Model Plane In Rosewood Spitfire Aviation

Old model airplane on base. In solid rosewood. Single-engine propeller plane, probably a Spitfire. Period 1950/1970. Dimensions: Height: 20.7 cm. Width: 30.5 cm. Depth: 25 cm. IN VERY GOOD SHA[...]

Period: 20th century

150 €
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Old Ostrich Egg Base 1970

Curious ostrich egg base. Work from the 1970s. The ostrich egg is inserted in a granite glass base and glass tube with inclusion. Dimensions: Height: 26 cm max. Glass base: 8.6 cm x 6.2 cm. Auru[...]

Period: 20th century

120 €
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Small Brass Rabbit Sculpture. French. Circa 1970

Small Brass Rabbit Sculpture. French. Circa 1970

Period: 20th century

350 €

1950s Conord Vacuum

Rare and surprising old André CONORD vacuum cleaner in cast aluminum from the 1950s. Complete with accessories and suitcase. Magnificent design typical of those years that we find in cars or in sci-fi[...]

Period: 20th century

250 €

Violinist Automaton

Beautiful automaton Electric showcase violinist, Head and arms are articulated, works perfectly Period style costume in good condition

Period: 20th century

950 €
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Michelin & Chagnon Plate

Double painted “Michelin” sheet published by Ets Chagnon around 1980. This unusual plaque was the header of a series of 7 plaques representing the Bibendum. State contest! L 240 CM XP 2 CM XH 77 CM. ([...]

Period: 20th century

600 €

Dated 1960s Pornographic Card Games

Very pornographic card games including duets, trios and quartets in action. Complete with its four colors and two jokers. Dating back to the 1960s. Photos on request.

Period: 20th century

550 €

Talosel Egg - School Of Line Vautrin

Talosel egg and fragments of colored mirrors, circa 1950, School of Line Vautrin. This egg is placed on a signed plinth (unidentified signature). The 2 parts are independent. Good condition. Heigh[...]

Period: 20th century

140 €

Buffalo Trophy

Buffalo massacre. The size and condition is spectacular. Teeth are present. The apron is in oak, it is well proportioned. It was chased in Africa by a geometry in the 50s. Acquired thanks to his daugh[...]

Period: 20th century

1 300 €

Robot ,bubble Gum Vending Machine ,italy 60ties Rare

ery rare Italian vendor in the 60s. he is my favorite. He is a very rare robot who is either a distributor of bubble gum or peanuts,. There is a slot for coins. from 10 to read. we insert the part a[...]

Period: 20th century

5 500 €

China Asia Shell Mother Of Pearl Mounting Silver Curiosity

Object of curiosity large shell of mother-of-pearl with a silver mounting decoration of dragon and snake

Period: 20th century

650 €

Horse Sculpture Covered With Leather, Circa 1970/1980

Horse Sculpture Covered With Leather, Circa 1970/1980

Period: 20th century

280 €

Animal Imaginary

imaginary animal in  silver (925) and black rock crystal , dating from the 70s, probably Italian Milan

Period: 20th century

2 200 €

Two Interesting Life-size Advertisement Boards Of The Famous Conny Froboess & Rex Gildo 1960s

Two Interesting Life-size Advertisement Boards Of The Famous Conny Froboess & Rex Gildo 1960sWith aluminium original frame for free standingIn very good original used condition.Height Conny 161cm wide[...]

Period: 20th century

1 150 €

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