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Thanks!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis striking mid 20th century Costa Rican polychrome effigy vessel beautifully captures the distinct aesthetic and ceremonial heritage of traditional Pre-Columbian Nicoya Pataky pottery styles through its expressive anthropomorphic design and hand-applied slip decoration. Sculpted with a stable pedestal base and a gracefully flared rim, the main body of the jar transforms into a vivid human face that features prominent three-dimensional details, including sculpted ears, an elongated nose, and open lips framed by iconic swirling mustache motifs or stylized facial pigments. Bold geometric bands and fine vertical hashing in deep chocolate brown, warm terracotta, and creamy off-white paint ring the upper collar and lower pedestal, echoing classic Central American ceramic art traditions. The smooth, hand-burnished surface gives the vessel a rich sheen that brings out the contrast of the ancient-style iconography. 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It measures 46 1\/4\" tall, 58 3\/8\" wide, and 1 3\/8\" deep on the outside of the frame. The piece is in excellent overall condition with minimal signs of wear consistent with its age and use. Please message us if you have any questions. Thanks!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-subtree=\"aimfl\" data-processed=\"true\" data-copy-service-computed-style='font-family: \"Google Sans\", \"Helvetica Neue\", sans-serif; font-size: 17.92px; font-weight: 400; margin: 0px; text-decoration: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-bottom-style: none; border-bottom-color: rgb(230, 232, 240);'\u003eImmerse your space in the regal grandeur of this magnificent, large-scale mid-century Indian silk painting depicting the legendary Mughal Emperor Akbar the Great holding court. 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This striking court scene is enclosed by an exceptionally detailed, wide botanical border showcasing a repeating pattern of delicate flowers and scrolling vines. Exuding the elegance of classic Indo-Persian miniatures, this vintage piece serves as a captivating, statement-making work of art that beautifully celebrates historic royal opulence and traditional South Asian craftsmanship.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e♦️LOCAL PICKUP (Combined, international, and freight shipping available upon request!)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"My Store","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43681109344411,"sku":"404297059613","price":500.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0613\/4310\/5179\/files\/IMG-9534.jpg?v=1780607690"},{"product_id":"mid-20th-century-japanese-after-saito-hodo-man-woman-painted-porcelain-plaques","title":"Pair of Vintage Mid 20th Century Japanese After Saito Hodo Elderly Man and Woman Framed Painted Porcelain Plaques (Showa Period)","description":"\u003cp\u003eUp for sale is a Pair of Vintage Mid 20th Century Japanese After Saito Hodo Elderly Man and Woman Framed Painted Porcelain Plaques (Showa Period)! They each measure 13 3\/8” tall, 10 1\/2” wide, and 1 1\/2” deep on the outside of the frame. The pair is in excellent overall condition with minor signs of wear consistent with their age and use. Please message me if you have any questions. Thanks!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-subtree=\"aimfl\" data-processed=\"true\" data-copy-service-computed-style='font-family: \"Google Sans\", \"Helvetica Neue\", sans-serif; font-size: 17.92px; font-weight: 400; margin: 0px; text-decoration: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-bottom-style: none; border-bottom-color: rgb(230, 232, 240);'\u003eThis exquisite pair of vintage mid 20th century Japanese porcelain plaques is beautifully executed in the traditional Oriental artistic style of the renowned painter Saito Hodo. Produced during the \u003c\/span\u003eShowa era\u003cspan\u003e, these captivating character studies celebrate classic Oriental themes of longevity, humility, and dedication to everyday labor. 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Bearing the storied seals of the Utagawa school, this compelling composition serves as a vibrant window into the golden age of Japanese theater, offering a profound sense of history and sophisticated, timeless cultural beauty to any curated collection. These woodblock prints exemplify the vivid color schemes and dramatic compositions that Kunichika mastered, reflecting his deep involvement in the vibrant entertainment culture of Japan during a period of significant artistic transition. 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Originally utilized to produce cast iron, plaster, or composition decorative architectural trim elements, this heavy wooden block preserves its original dark, rich patina and authentic workshop wear. 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Bound in a dark textured cloth cover, the volume contains hundreds of pages of meticulously organized Chinese characters, romanized pronunciations, and English translations. The interior title page features a traditional publisher stamp, and the foreword details the compiler's mission to streamline character study for everyday conversation and reading. 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Historically utilized within indigenous communities for sacred rituals, storage of ceremonial items, or as a protective vessel for spiritual objects, its unique interlocking two-part design and hollow interior make it an exceptional display piece. The exterior surfaces and top lid are brought to life with deeply expressive zoomorphic lizard and gecko motifs, symbolizing spiritual protection and indigenous folklore, while sculpted figural animals crown the top with commanding presence. 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The central vignette captures the eminent statesman in regal 19th century attire, thoughtfully framed by intricate, hand-rendered floral artwork depicting primroses—a deeply symbolic flower famously associated with Disraeli and honored annually on British \"Primrose Day.\" Perfectly preserving this historic print, the piece is set within a circa 1900 Arts and Crafts movement quarter-sawn oak frame featuring a thick, mitered wooden slip matting. The quarter-sawn oak exhibits dramatic, highly sought-after tiger stripe ray flake grain patterns and a deep, warm dark walnut tone that highlights the clean lines and organic integrity of early 20th century craftsmanship. 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The authentic German-language cartography features delicate line work, vintage colorways, and the official Columbus Verlag cartouche, all elegantly suspended within a calibrated metal meridian arc and anchored to a solid wooden pedestal base finished with a sleek metal collar. 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Produced by the renowned Louisiana display house Cunhas Scenic Studios, this one-of-a-kind 4-piece lot details the complete creative evolution of the krewe's majestic stage crest, tracing the process from concept to reality with an initial pencil sketch, an annotated layout sheet, a hand-signed color rendering dated 1992, and an original vintage Fujifilm photograph depicting the completed prop grandly displayed against red stage drapery. Highlighting the mythical Hephaestus holding his glowing hammer encircled by the organization's founding date, \"1961,\" this archive holds exceptional value for carnival historians, theatre arts archivists, and Louisiana ephemera collectors; because original, hand-drawn stage design proposals for regional krewes were produced strictly as working material and rarely survived, finding an entire complete design workflow intact makes this lot an extraordinarily scarce piece of Gulf Coast Mardi Gras history.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e♦️$12.00 flat rate shipping to all of the United States (Combined, international, and freight shipping as well as local pickup available upon request!)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Smokin' Finds","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49167536717979,"sku":null,"price":150.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0613\/4310\/5179\/files\/AD84FAF5-0316-47C5-AE29-EFC7130AA585.jpg?v=1785770702"},{"product_id":"set-of-3-late-1940-s-american-delta-line-ss-del-norte-cast-brass-metal-ship-chief-engineer-signs-in-different-languages","title":"Set of 3 Late 1940’s American Delta Line SS Del Norte Cast Brass Metal Ship Chief Engineer Signs in Different Languages","description":"\u003cp\u003eUp for sale is a Set of 3 Late 1940’s American Delta Line SS Del Norte Cast Brass Metal Ship Chief Engineer Signs in Different Languages! 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The signs feature the head engineering title across three distinct languages to accommodate international crews and port officials: English (\"CHIEF ENGINEER'S DAY ROOM\"), Portuguese (\"CHEFE DE MAQUINAS\" for ports in Brazil), and Spanish (\"JEFE DE MAQUINISTAS\" for Argentina and Uruguay). The plaques were produced using custom shipyard-poured patterns—likely at the Ingalls Shipbuilding foundry in Mississippi—which explains the lack of commercial manufacturer marks on the reverse. 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One side profile features a horizontal double-sided arrow defiantly capped by a hand-painted white middle finger emblem, with hand-drawn aircraft flying just above it. The opposing side features an intricate juxtaposition of flying aerial bombs alongside scattered stars and a stylized rocket ship. These space-related motifs directly capture the zeitgeist of the Space Race age, reflecting both the cultural fixation on cosmic exploration during the peak of the Apollo program and the sardonic irony felt by a young soldier fighting a low-tech jungle war while his home country launched missions to the moon. 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The striking composition highlights the elaborate craftsmanship that went into designing mid-century tableau decorations for one of the city's oldest and most prestigious carnival organizations. 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The watercolor measures 9 1\/16” by 11 1\/16”. The scanned copy measures 8 1\/2” by 11”. The set is in excellent overall condition with minor signs of wear consistent with its age and use. Please message us if you have any questions. Thanks!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis rare 1979 Krewe of Andalusia Tableau Art Set is a premier artifact of Louisiana Carnival history, originating from the legendary Spangenberg Studios of New Orleans. This specific set served as the master design for the 200th-anniversary bicentennial of New Iberia’s 1779 founding, capturing the city’s deep Spanish heritage through a vibrant watercolor crest featuring the Tower of Castile, the Andalusian Olive Tree, and the motto \"Crescit Eundo\" (\"It grows as it goes\"). Created during the infamous 1979 New Orleans police strike, a year when regional balls took on elevated importance, the set includes both the hand-painted watercolor (bearing the official studio stamp on the reverse) and the original technical blueprint used by stagehands to scale the artwork into a massive theatrical backdrop. 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Elevating its historical significance to an elite tier for serious collectors, this copy features an intimate Christmas 1968 handwritten inscription signed simply \"Phil,\" proving a close behind-the-scenes relationship as he gifted this monument of Black political history to Tommy and Barbara Boggs, the son and daughter-in-law of House Majority Leader Hale Boggs. This elite provenance beautifully intertwines Philip M. Stern's deep Louisiana roots and familial legacy; as the son of iconic New Orleans philanthropists Edgar and Edith Rosenwald Stern, who founded and built the historic Longue Vue House and Gardens, Philip operated in the exact same elite civic, social, and political spheres as the legendary Boggs dynasty. Published just months after a volatile election cycle marked by civil rights reckonings and deep national realignment, this book serves as an extraordinary primary source artifact. 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Hand-stitched using vibrant floss silk and cotton threads over a heavy, traditional cotton canvas foundation, this large panel exemplifies the finest techniques of abhla bharat (mirror-work) embroidery, where small reflective mirrors are meticulously locked into place by tight, decorative thread loops to catch and refract light. Unlike mass-produced modern commercial exports, textiles of this caliber were historically crafted for domestic celebrations, temple hangings, or traditional dowry presentations, requiring months of patient needlework by skilled village artisans. 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Inside, the program opens up to a wealth of historical university details from Commencement Week spanning June 16th to 19th, 1918, in Madison, Wisconsin. The pages provide a fascinating glimpse into the past with detailed schedules of events, complete listings for student class committees and officers naming historical figures, early candidate rosters for the College of Letters and Science, and striking black-and-white photographic plates depicting campus buildings and notable figures of the era. This piece exhibits wonderful antique character with age-appropriate wear to the leather exterior and binding string, making it an incredible collector's item for University of Wisconsin Badgers alumni, memorabilia collectors, ephemera enthusiasts, or historians of early 20th century higher education.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e♦️$6.50 flat rate shipping to all of the United States (Combined, international, and freight shipping as well as local pickup available upon request!)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Smokin' Finds","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49324473516187,"sku":null,"price":35.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0613\/4310\/5179\/files\/79A303E2-63DE-4302-A4F5-7A13B71886A8.jpg?v=1787142248"},{"product_id":"vintage-circa-1970-mexican-pre-columbian-aztec-style-zoomorphic-terracotta-clay-bird-effigy-head-figurine","title":"Vintage Circa 1970 Mexican Pre-Columbian Aztec Style Zoomorphic Terracotta Clay Bird Effigy Head Figurine","description":"\u003cp\u003eUp for sale is a Vintage Circa 1970 Mexican Pre-Columbian Aztec Style Zoomorphic Terracotta Clay Bird Effigy Head Figurine! 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Created during the peak era of mid-century Mexican studio pottery and archaeological revival art, this solid ceramic head serves as a commanding accent piece for display on a mantle, bookshelf, pedestal, or desk. The coarse mineral inclusions and raw terracotta finish give it an authentic, ancient feel that commands attention in any setting. Whether added to a collection of Latin American folk art, ethnographic ceramics, or used as a striking focal point in a boho, rustic, or Southwestern interior design scheme, this vintage effigy figurine brings remarkable history and visual impact to any space.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e♦️$6.50 flat rate shipping to all of the United States (Combined, international, and freight shipping as well as local pickup available upon request!) \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Smokin' Finds","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49335301636251,"sku":null,"price":40.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0613\/4310\/5179\/files\/1B2DFE62-E3D4-41AA-ACD1-44C386C9B212.jpg?v=1787241726"},{"product_id":"1940-s-american-world-war-ii-camp-pickett-virginia-mother-poem-sweetheart-silk-textile","title":"1940’s American World War II Camp Pickett, Virginia Mother Poem Sweetheart Silk Textile","description":"\u003ctable align=\"center\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUp for sale is a 1940’s American World War II Camp Pickett, Virginia Mother Poem Sweetheart Silk Textile! It measures 17” by 18” around the solid outside edge where the fringe attaches. The piece is in great overall condition with minor signs of wear consistent with its age and use. Please message us if you have any questions. Thanks!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStep back in time to the home front of the Second World War with this evocative vintage military souvenir silk textile dedicated to Camp Pickett, Virginia. Crafted during an era when service members frequently sent personalized keepsakes home to their families, this striking yellow textile features a soft, shimmering rayon-silk fabric bordered on all four sides by an elaborate, dense fringe of twisted golden-brown bullion threads. The centerpiece of the design is a majestic, multi-colored American eagle with outspread wings holding an American flag shield beneath the proud banner bearing \"E Pluribus Unum,\" flanked by vintage floral rose bouquets. Below the central heading for Camp Pickett, the cloth features a poignant poetic verse titled \"Mother\" surrounded by a detailed series of historical military vignettes. These vivid graphic panels depict an anti-aircraft gun and crew, a parade rest formation, field artillery operations, a framed tent encampment beneath an American flag, and field artillery in action. 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Comprising a distinct mix of four robust hardcovers and seven paperbacks, this lot features prominent, landmark sales of the era—including highly sought-after volumes from the celebrated René Fribourg collection, the Viscount Downe, Simon Goldblatt, and the legendary Otto and Magdalena Blohm estates. Having individual volumes dedicated to such titan collections allows for specific timeline tracking of rare ceramics as they moved through the mid-century global art market, making the collection an irreplaceable goldmine for provenance research, art historians, and ceramic connoisseurs alike. The historical significance of this specific lot is heavily elevated by extensive, contemporary handwritten pencil notations and marginalia throughout the text, recording real-time hammer prices, buyer identities, and expert condition insights directly from the live auction floor on the days of the sales. Left entirely intact with original research sticky flags that signal a heavily referenced working dealer library, this collection serves as a primary source historical document, providing definitive, real-world data points essential for deep academic study, museum cataloging, and the cross-reference authentication of rare Sèvres, Meissen, Chelsea, Worcester, and related Continental masterpieces.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e♦️$15.00 flat rate shipping to all of the United States (Combined, international, and freight shipping as well as local pickup available upon request!) \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Smokin' Finds","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49371778941083,"sku":null,"price":150.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0613\/4310\/5179\/files\/9815ABDE-FDF3-4479-A27D-A7BD5DA27E7D.jpg?v=1787670191"},{"product_id":"cretaceous-period-ammonite-fossil-fragment-discovered-in-texas","title":"Cretaceous Period Ammonite Fossil Fragment Discovered in Texas","description":"\u003cp\u003eUp for sale is a Cretaceous Period Ammonite Fossil Fragment Discovered in Texas! 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Designed for heavy-duty marine operation, this robust mechanical and electrical unit features a rugged articulating mounting bracket, a prominent 360-degree graduated azimuth course dial for precise bearing readings, an integrated optical viewfinder\/eyepiece component, and heavy-duty connection terminals. Weighing 6.6 kg and configured for a 110V shipboard power supply, the unit proudly displays its original metal factory identification plate featuring the distinctive Soviet Cyrillic \"ЦЯ\" designation, the 1983 production year, and unique serial registration. 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Titled \"Evil Carriage\" (⁠6-HM-2⁠), this complete archival grouping includes finished hand-colored watercolor and pencil presentation renderings, an alternative concept sheet, and an original annotated yellow pad technical drafting sheet loaded with handwritten studio notations and designer notes. Complete with official Spangenberg studio archival tags (⁠FLOATS 6HM2⁠), this unique multi-piece grouping provides a fascinating, step-by-step window into the mid-century design rooms of one of the region's oldest and most prestigious night parade krewes, making it an essential acquisition for serious collectors of Southern ephemera and vintage carnival art.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e♦️$15.00 flat rate shipping to all of the United States (Combined, international, and freight shipping as well as local pickup available upon request!)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Smokin' Finds","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49851866808475,"sku":null,"price":300.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0613\/4310\/5179\/files\/53C569C4-5035-48BA-BAE0-B533DAC07186.jpg?v=1792384625"},{"product_id":"vintage-1962-krewe-of-gemini-new-orleans-mardi-gras-tableau-ball-decoration-concept-art-attributed-to-louis-andrews-fischer-spangenberg-studios","title":"Vintage 1962 Krewe of Gemini New Orleans Mardi Gras Tableau Ball Decoration Concept Art Attributed to Louis Andrews Fischer\/Spangenberg Studios","description":"\u003cp\u003eUp for sale is a Vintage 1962 Krewe of Gemini New Orleans Mardi Gras Tableau Ball Decoration Concept Art Attributed to Louis Andrews Fischer\/Spangenberg Studios! 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Preserved on heavy art board with marker test scribbles and notations on the reverse, this exceptionally rare historical artwork provides a coveted window into the private design rooms of Louisiana's parade heritage, making it an essential, hard-to-find acquisition for serious collectors of Southern ephemera and vintage Mardi Gras art.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e♦️$12.00 flat rate shipping to all of the United States (Combined, international, and freight shipping as well as local pickup available upon request!)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Smokin' Finds","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49851985133723,"sku":null,"price":200.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0613\/4310\/5179\/files\/84969911-B3BA-40C3-A5BB-8E3A811448D2.jpg?v=1792385759"},{"product_id":"vintage-1994-krewe-of-neophermenos-new-orleans-mardi-gras-tableau-ball-decoration-concept-art-spangenberg-studios","title":"Vintage 1994 Krewe of Neophermenos New Orleans Mardi Gras Tableau Ball Decoration Concept Art (Spangenberg Studios)","description":"\u003cp\u003eUp for sale is a Vintage 1994 Krewe of Neophermenos New Orleans Mardi Gras Tableau Ball Decoration Concept Art (Spangenberg Studios)! 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Highly scarce and featuring the official vintage rubber-stamped studio copyright and insignia on the reverse alongside authentic handwritten notations, this unique piece carries the unmistakable hand and stylistic lineage of New Orleans float and prop design. Mounted on heavy backing board, this exceptionally rare historical artwork provides a coveted window into the private design rooms of Louisiana's parade heritage, making it an essential, hard-to-find acquisition for serious collectors of Southern ephemera and vintage Mardi Gras art.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e♦️$12.00 flat rate shipping to all of the United States (Combined, international, and freight shipping as well as local pickup available upon request!)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Smokin' Finds","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49852311634075,"sku":null,"price":200.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0613\/4310\/5179\/files\/480C0EAB-F6D9-4354-BF65-CF2F8827050B.jpg?v=1792389738"},{"product_id":"vintage-1975-bachelor-s-club-of-new-orleans-tableau-ball-concept-art-spangenberg-studios","title":"Vintage 1975 Bachelor’s Club of New Orleans Tableau Ball Concept Art (Spangenberg Studios)","description":"\u003cp\u003eUp for sale is a Vintage 1975 Bachelor’s Club of New Orleans Tableau Ball Concept Art (Spangenberg Studios)! 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Rendered with meticulous artistry, vibrant pigments, and fine draftsmanship, this vintage concept artwork captures the exact level of intricate, sophisticated design work standard of elite local carnival pageantry, carrying authentic studio lineage that provides a coveted, behind-the-scenes window into the private design rooms of Louisiana's historic parade culture. Carefully preserved and mounted on heavy backing board, this museum-quality artifact is an essential, highly collectible acquisition for serious connoisseurs of Southern ephemera, social history, and vintage New Orleans Mardi Gras art.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e♦️$15.00 flat rate shipping to all of the United States (Combined, international, and freight shipping as well as local pickup available upon request!)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Smokin' Finds","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49852316811419,"sku":null,"price":200.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0613\/4310\/5179\/files\/F715C3E2-72AA-4524-8A33-40351DF979B1.jpg?v=1792390108"},{"product_id":"vintage-1970-krewe-of-jason-new-orleans-mardi-gras-float-crest-concept-art","title":"Vintage 1970 Krewe of Jason New Orleans Mardi Gras Float Crest Concept Art","description":"\u003cp\u003eUp for sale is a Vintage 1970 Krewe of Jason New Orleans Mardi Gras Float Crest Concept Art! It measures 11 1\/16” by 8 5\/8”. The piece is in excellent overall condition with minor signs of wear consistent with its age and use. Please message us if you have any questions. Thanks!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eElevate your collection with a remarkable and authentic piece of behind-the-scenes Louisiana carnival history: an original 1970 float crest design proof for the historic Knights of Jason Mardi Gras organization. This unique production artifact consists of a vintage scanned base sheet enhanced by hand-drawn and hand-colored modifications, marked-up additions, and authentic handwritten studio notations scrawled across the board—including a charming handwritten correction that inserts the missing \"N\" into the krewe's name to fix it from \"KIGHTS\" to \"KNIGHTS.\" The central circular emblem depicts a classical Greek hero in an ornate helmet adorned with a striking lion motif, perfectly framed by a flowing ribbon banner displaying the krewe's clever and memorable motto, \"Fun Is Our Golden Fleece.\" Complete with various handwritten production notes throughout, this one-of-a-kind conceptual proof provides an incredible, unfiltered window into the physical design, artistic execution, and revision process of New Orleans parade heritage, making it an essential, highly collectible acquisition for serious ephemera and carnival memorabilia connoisseurs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e♦️$12.00 flat rate shipping to all of the United States (Combined, international, and freight shipping as well as local pickup available upon request!)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Smokin' Finds","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49852330180763,"sku":null,"price":200.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0613\/4310\/5179\/files\/291DC792-ABD7-4F54-9370-E59AE350D8D6.jpg?v=1792390921"},{"product_id":"vintage-1970-s-krewe-of-pegasus-new-orleans-mardi-gras-tableau-ball-decoration-concept-art","title":"Vintage 1970’s Krewe of Pegasus New Orleans Mardi Gras Tableau Ball Decoration Concept Art","description":"\u003cp\u003eUp for sale is a Vintage 1970’s Krewe of Pegasus New Orleans Mardi Gras Tableau Ball Decoration Concept Art! It measures 9 15\/16” by 9 1\/16”. The piece is in excellent overall condition with minor signs of wear consistent with its age and use. Please message us if you have any questions. Thanks!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eElevate your collection with an exceptional piece of Louisiana carnival history: an original 1970’s hand-painted tableau ball concept crest for the prestigious Krewe of Pegasus of New Orleans. Rendered in the unmistakable style and execution associated with the legendary W.H. Bower Spangenberg Studios, this meticulously crafted vintage artwork depicts a majestic, golden Pegasus centered on a rich purple field, encircled by a detailed gilded laurel wreath frame. The emblem is crowned with a magnificent, multi-tiered crown adorned with deep green and clear-cut jewels, all topped by the krewe's name on a flowing green banner. Rendered with vibrant pigments, fine draftsmanship, and metallic-effect detailing, this piece captures the exact level of intricate, sophisticated design work standard of elite carnival pageantry. Complete with an official bottom-corner studio inventory tag, this unique artifact provides a coveted, behind-the-scenes window into the private design rooms of Louisiana's historic parade culture, making it an essential, highly collectible acquisition for serious connoisseurs of Southern ephemera and vintage Mardi Gras art.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e♦️$12.00 flat rate shipping to all of the United States (Combined, international, and freight shipping as well as local pickup available upon request!)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Smokin' Finds","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49854696194203,"sku":null,"price":200.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0613\/4310\/5179\/files\/8B1631A8-89BD-41A4-9742-8E07E1F3B94A.jpg?v=1792418139"},{"product_id":"vintage-1956-casanoviana-an-annotated-world-bibliography-of-jacques-casanova-de-seingalt-and-of-works-concerning-him-limited-edition-softcover-book-480-500","title":"Vintage 1956 “Casanoviana: An Annotated World Bibliography of Jacques Casanova de Seingalt and of Works Concerning Him” Limited Edition Softcover Book (#480\/500)","description":"\u003cp\u003eUp for sale is a Vintage 1956 “Casanoviana: An Annotated World Bibliography of Jacques Casanova de Seingalt and of Works Concerning Him” Limited Edition Softcover Book (#480\/500)! It measures 9 1\/2” by 6 3\/4” around the outside cover and contains 396 pages. The piece is in excellent overall condition with minor signs of wear consistent with its age and use (contains all pages; some scattered light surface wear to outside cover). Please message us if you have any questions. Thanks!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMeticulously compiled by the distinguished American diplomat and prominent literary scholar J. Rives Childs, this exceptionally scarce 1956 first edition reference masterpiece titled “Casanoviana: An Annotated World Bibliography of Jacques Casanova de Seingalt and of Works Concerning Him” stands as the definitive high-water mark for 18th century European biographical research. Privately printed exclusively for the Casanova Society of Virginia, the physical fabrication of this scholarly compendium was handled in Vienna, Austria, by the renowned antiquarian publisher Christian M. Nebehay, with the final text filmset and struck directly at the historic press of Ferdinand Berger in Horn, Austria. This particular copy is an elite, highly collectible variant bound in the publisher's original printed paper wrappers (softcover) rather than the standard institutional library cloth, designating it as a pristine survivor of a strictly capped, hand-numbered print run of only 500 total copies worldwide, bearing the official stamped assignment No. 00480. Spanning 396 comprehensive pages, the text functions as an exhaustive, masterfully annotated cartography of Casanova’s primary memoirs, forgotten manuscript variations, lost personal correspondences, and the myriad of cross-continental creative works he directly inspired. Complete with its original introductory \"Announcement\" leaves dated May 15, 1956 from the author's private estate at the Chateau des Baumettes in Nice, France, this incredibly bright, crisp copy represents an exceedingly rare acquisition opportunity for serious bibliographic institutions, dedicated Casanovists, and advanced collectors of rare mid-century printing histories.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e♦️$9.50 flat rate shipping to all of the United States (Combined, international, and freight shipping as well as local pickup available upon request!)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Smokin' Finds","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49859286237339,"sku":null,"price":200.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0613\/4310\/5179\/files\/103CA14A-7A4D-48BB-AA57-DBC0F443AAE5.jpg?v=1792454795"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0613\/4310\/5179\/collections\/IMG_7256_8f4b5195-4722-40ca-aab1-0f0a1fda9ebf.jpg?v=1698013407","url":"https:\/\/www.smokinfinds.com\/collections\/cultural-historic-objects.oembed?page=3","provider":"Smokin' Finds","version":"1.0","type":"link"}