20th Century: Poverty Sucks

oil on canvas; signed lower right "W. Coburn", titled lower left, signed again and inscribed verso "to Lloyd Kerol from Bill Coburn W E. Colburn"; 20 x 24 in. (50.8 x 61 cm.), Frame: 28 x 32 in. (71.1

Includes reproductions of 11 works by renowned German expressionistic artist Kathe Kollwitz. Considered one of Germany's most important early 20th century artist. Known for themes of war and poverty a

Late 19th Early 20th Century Xu Yunlin Dehua Figure of Gaunyin. Blanc De Chine. The hooded bodhisattva is standing on a base featuring an animated coy fish emgering from circulating waves. Her chest i

American, early 20th century, carved wooden cigar store Indian, depicting a standing Native American male, with polychrome decoration, on rectangular plinth with wheels, apparently unmarked. Approx. h

Early 20th century manuscript Qur'an, with beautiful calligraphy in black and red. SKU: 02202

The Large 20th Century Chinese gilt bronze and cloisonne enamel Herons effigy candle holder are cast in model of standing herons, each having a pair of herons standing elegantly standing upon a rock-w

Seated Luohan made in a Shiwan kiln from the 19th - 20th Century. The Luohan is open mouthed wearing a beige robe and grasping his shin with both hands. The robe has a glossy glaze while the skin of t

Louis Vuitton Steamer Trunk, Early 20th Century, in LV monogrammed pattern with metal side handles and fittings, decoupaged stickers to all four sides and top, lock inscribed "BTE S.G.D.G. PATENT / 1

Rosewood Table and Chair Suite Late 19th/Early 20th Century {Table: 30 1/2 x 35 1/2 x 35 1/2 inches (77.5 x 90.2 x 90.2 cm); Chair: 38 1/2 x 25 1/4 x 18 1/2 inches (97.8 x 64.1 x 47 cm) each} Provenan

Western Europe, Italy, ca. late 20th century CE. A marvelous and massive bust of Marcus Aurelius (121 to 180 CE), skillfully carved from variegated marble of burgundy, red, green, gray, and white hues

Rare architectural find - an early 20th century American two-part soda fountain back bar, the upper section with a large rectangular mirror and carved walnut and back lit stained glass surround, with

Early 20th century 8-light hand blown Murano glass chandelier, having blue, yellow, and pink pansies over four amber daffodils, interspaced with clear, blue, and brown streaked twisting foliate glass,

20th Century Chinese blue and white umbrella porcelain vase. Potted with tall cylindrical body, raised on prominent splayed foot base. The exterior decorated in blue underglaze hand painting of Four G

A Benue River standing figure with old breaks at legs. Nigeria, Mumuyte/Chamba style. 20th century. 12"h x 3 1/2"w x 3 1/2"d. Provenance: Inventory and Collection from the Estate of Merton D. Simpson.

Tiffany Roman large library lamp, early 20th century. Tiffany Studios leaded glass Roman lamp shade on large (27 inch) library standard base on 4 feet with bronze and green patina. Both marked Tiffany

A good black Forest carving, late 19th to early 20th century, a longhaired dog sitting up, a basket in her mouth, glass eyes, a rustic carved wood hoop for securing canes and umbrellas, the original t

19th century Chinese King Fisher hand mirror having form of peach on carved wood stand, 14" x 8" x 3". Provenance: from the estate of the late Beverley Jackson of Santa Barbara, California.

Painted Pine 4-panel United States Shield, Americana, 20th Century, painted red, white and blue with gold stars. 39.5h x 29.5w in. Provenance: Sotheby's, N.Y. April 30, 1988, lot 3138. Includes Tim Hu

Early 20th century hand painted Meissen porcelain mantel clock, the floral encrusted body having an eagle surmounting the clock face, with a dancing couple below, flanked by musicians, all raised on a

Francois Raoul Larche, French (20th Century) "Lole Fuller" Gilt Bronze Table Lamp. Signed Raoul. Larche, Siot Decauville fondeurs Paris. Measures 17-1/2" x 7-1/2" x 10". Condition: Possibly needs to b

A standing figure fragment with loin cloth. Democratic Republic of the Congo, Hemba. 20th century. 21"h x 5"w x 5 1/2"d. Provenance: Inventory and Collection from the Estate of Merton D. Simpson.

A totemic figure. Mali, Dogon. 20th century. 35" x 4" Base: 6 1/4" x 6 1/4". Provenance: Inventory and Collection from the Estate of Merton D. Simpson. Catalog Notes: For this type of figure see Dogon

Central Africa, Democratic Republic of Congo, Ituri (also Etori or Uituri) region, ca. early 20th century CE. A delicate, flat, circular carved wood mask of minimalist geometric form and with excellen

Production Years: 1915-1919. Considered to be the finest set of toby mugs produced in the 20th century. Designed by F. Carruthers Gould and produced by A.J. Wilkinson. Set includes Lord John French, L