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Figure in Yellow - Screenprint - 1970s
Located in Roma, IT
Figure in Yellow is a screen print on paper realized by an unknown artist in the 1970s. Hand
Category

1970s Abstract Abstract Prints

Materials

Screen

Figure in Yellow - Screenprint - 1970s
H 19.3 in W 27.17 in D 0.04 in
Figure in Yellow
By Emeka Udemba
Located in Los Angeles, CA
by 43 inches wide. The sides are painted yellow and it does not require framing. It is wired and
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Figurative Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Mixed Media

2002 Watercolour - Abstracted Figure in Yellow
Located in Corsham, GB
With charcoal details. Signed illegibly and dated '02' to the lower right-hand corner. Presented in a card mount and in a light wooden frame. On watercolour paper.
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21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Watercolor

Abstract Figure in Yellow and Blue watercolour by Charles Pulsford ARSA
Located in London, GB
Pulsford ARSA (1912 - 1989) Abstract Figure in Yellow and Blue Watercolour and ink with wax resist 56 x 38
Category

Mid-20th Century Abstract Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Ink, Watercolor

Figure in yellow with truck, Painting, Oil on Canvas
By Steven Boksenbaum
Located in Yardley, PA
A pedestrian climbs Meyran Avenue in Pittsburgh in a mass of color :: Painting :: Realism :: This piece comes with an official certificate of authenticity signed by the artist :: Rea...
Category

2010s Realist Paintings

Materials

Oil

"In the Garden" Figure in Yellow Dress Holding a Baby Oil Painting on Board
By Cindy Shaoul
Located in New York, NY
of color into the essence of her figure and spirit." PROVENANCE: Lilac Gallery Collection. Consigned
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2010s American Impressionist Figurative Paintings

Materials

Oil, Wood Panel

"Olivia Palermo for Elle Mag" Figure in Yellow Skirt Oil Painting on Canvas
By Cindy Shaoul
Located in New York, NY
Exploring the purity of the feminine form and the drama of French haute couture, artist Cindy Shaoul creates a dialogue between the figurative and the abstract. Her spirited composit...
Category

2010s Impressionist Figurative Paintings

Materials

Oil, Board

"Black Figure in Yellow Room, " 1930s Portrait by Student of Thomas Hart Benton
By Trew Hocker
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Brilliantly conceived and executed by Trew Hocker, an important muralist who was strongly influenced by Thomas Hart Benton and Grant Wood, this portrait of a young African American m...
Category

Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Paintings

Materials

Paint

14K Rose and Yellow Gold Crucifix Charm Pendant #20531
Located in Washington Depot, CT
in rose gold and the Christ figure in yellow gold. It is crafted with precision, featuring a simple
Category

20th Century Charm Bracelets

Materials

14k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold

Yellow Figure in Black Stockings
By Michael William Eggleston
Located in Soquel, CA
Evocative yellow figure in black stockings oil painting by San Francisco artist Michael William
Category

1990s Abstract Expressionist Figurative Paintings

Materials

Oil, Paper

Original Vintage Music Advertising Poster Rolling Stones Voodoo Lounge Album
Located in London, GB
design by band member Keith Richards depicting a silhouette figure in yellow and black with the title
Category

1990s British Posters

Materials

Paper

Original Vintage Poster El Vino Es La Mas Sana Wine The Healthiest Drink Pasteur
Located in London, GB
Frangella (1904-1965) depicting a figure in yellow holding a decanter glass bottle full of wine and pointing
Category

Vintage 1940s Uruguayan Art Deco Posters

Materials

Paper

Ruby & Diamond Figural Ring With Center Housefly Figure Made In 18k Yellow Gold
By Artisan NYC
Located in New York, NY
18KT:3.714g,D:0.16ct, RUBY:0.32ct,
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Artisan Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

In and Out, mid-century figural abstract vibrant yellow geometric painting
By Clarence Holbrook Carter
Located in Beachwood, OH
lower right 22 x 30 inches Figural abstract vibrant yellow geometric painting. Clarence Holbrook
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1960s Abstract Abstract Paintings

Materials

Acrylic

Vintage Cartier Carved Figural Coral Pendant Necklace in 18K Yellow Gold
By Cartier
Located in Boston, MA
Aston Estate Jewelry Presents: A vintage coral figural pendant by Cartier. Depicting a figure
Category

Mid-20th Century Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Coral, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Tiffany & Co. Figural Rabbit Brooch with Coral Carrot in Yellow Gold
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
Gorgeous Figural Brooch by Tiffany & Co. Features a Bunny Holding and Eating a Carrot Pink
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Late 20th Century American Modern Brooches

Materials

Coral, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Small Yellow Power Coated Abstract Figural Sculpture
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Charming abstract figure powder-coated in bright sunshine yellow. Absolutely one of a kind, this
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Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Aluminum

"The Port in Summer", Blue Red Yellow Poetic Figuration Painting
Located in Clermont-Ferrand, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
rhythms, exchanges and energy games in the form of poetic figuration. His mixed media painting skills
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2010s Mixed Media

Materials

Canvas, Mixed Media

"Two Friends & Passersby", People in Groups Red Yellow Figuration Painting
Located in Clermont-Ferrand, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
rhythms, exchanges and energy games in the form of poetic figuration. His mixed media painting skills
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2010s Mixed Media

Materials

Canvas, Mixed Media

Ruby & Diamond Ring With Center Housefly Figure Made In 18k Yellow Gold
By Artisan NYC
Located in New York, NY
18KT:5.185g,D:0.18ct, RUBY:0.80ct,
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Art Nouveau Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

"The Tailor", Figure with Sewing Machine in Yellow, Paint, and Collage
Located in Philadelphia, PA
"The Tailor" is an original artwork by Eustace Mamba and measures 24"h x 30"w x 2"d. The artists cuts, arranges, sews, and collages fabric and paints to create layers of texture and ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Mixed Media

Materials

Textile, Mixed Media, Canvas, Thread, Oil, Acrylic

Solitary Figure at Yellow Sunset - Dramatic Poetic Landscape in Acrylic on Paper
By Gozo
Located in FISTERRA, ES
This evocative acrylic painting by Gozo portrays a solitary figure standing against a vibrant
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2010s Contemporary Landscape Paintings

Materials

Paper, Acrylic, Spray Paint

Cherub Figural Solitaire Ring with Rose Cut Sapphire in 18 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
We think this large ring is probably an upsized reproduction of an Art Nouveau or late Victorian ring. It features two children (we call them cherubs but they seem a little old for ...
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Late 20th Century Unknown Art Nouveau Solitaire Rings

Materials

Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Figural Mermaid Figural Ring with 12.8ct Coral and Rubies in 14K Gold
Located in Fairfield, CT
. Crafted from 14 karat yellow gold, it features a central coral gemstone, weighing approximately 12.8
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Late 20th Century Unknown Artisan Cocktail Rings

Materials

Garnet, Coral, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold, Gold

Figure Rising from a Yellow Field - Abstract Composition in Acrylic on Paper
Located in Soquel, CA
Figure Rising from a Yellow Field - Abstract Composition in Acrylic on Paper A bold abstract
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1980s Abstract Expressionist Abstract Paintings

Materials

Paper, Acrylic

White River, Lake Landscape, Figure Fishing in Olive Yellow Water, Beige, Green
By KK Kozik
Located in Kent, CT
A fair-haired figure with a ponytail wearing green waders and a visor stands knee-deep in inviting
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2010s Contemporary Landscape Paintings

Materials

Linen, Oil

Second Etruscan Revival Figural Ram Ring in 18 Karat Yellow Gold with Ruby Eyes
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
This striking figural ring is sort of a modified ouroboros -- the ancient round symbol of a snake
Category

Mid-20th Century Unknown Etruscan Revival Fashion Rings

Materials

Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

"Mr. Big Snake" Figural Pendant or Fob in Textured Yellow Gold w Diamond Eye
By Eytan Brandes
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
) and has been laboriously hand-textured by Eytan in 14 karat yellow gold. The oversized jump ring is
Category

2010s American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Marek Halter (Poland/France, B. 1936) Figural Watercolor & Ink In Yellow & Brown
Located in Bridgeport, CT
depicting 3 figures, presumedly farmers or peasants, two with tools in hand in a yellow and brown setting
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20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Paintings

Materials

Glass, Wood, Paper

HAPPY IN PINK Signed Lithograph, Abstract Figure, Black Yellow Red Lavender Aqua
By Karel Appel
Located in Union City, NJ
PINK is a lively, imaginative, figurative abstract depicting a black paint drawn figure lying against a
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1970s Abstract Abstract Prints

Materials

Lithograph

Portrait of Nude Female Figure, Woman in Purple, Yellow & Blue by America Martin
By America Martin
Located in 326 N Coast Hwy. | Laguna Beach, CA
America Martin "Woman in Purple, Yellow & Blue" Pastel & Ink on Paper 40” x 26” AMERICA MARTIN is
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Early 2000s Contemporary Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Ink, Pastel

Pour Daniel-Henry Kahnweiler Figure in Landscape
By Yves Rouvre
Located in Milwaukee, WI
artist signed the piece lower right. It features an abstracted figure in fields of color--purple, yellow
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1960s Modern Figurative Prints

Materials

Lithograph

Art Nouveau Figural Ladies Ring Made in 18K Gold with Diamond Center
Located in Fairfield, CT
Art Nouveau Figural Woman Ring Made in 18K Gold with Diamond Center This exquisite statement ring
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Antique Late 19th Century Art Nouveau Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

"Looks Like a Nice Getaway Spot, " Blue Landscape Oil Pastel scene signed
By Reginald K. Gee
Located in Milwaukee, WI
blue and green with a biomorphic abstract figure in yellow in the center. 30" x 40" art Custom
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1990s Contemporary Landscape Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Oil Pastel, Illustration Board

Lux Aeterna I (Eternal Light -The Requiem/ copters hover over fearful refugees)
By Ana Maria Pacheco
Located in New Orleans, LA
of two helpers) produced a large figure in yellow limestone for the Stoke-on-Trent National Garden
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1990s Contemporary Figurative Prints

Materials

Drypoint

Snake Figure Fauna Dangle Earrings With Sapphire & Diamonds In 14k Gold & Silver
By Artisan NYC
Located in New York, NY
14k:1.86g, Diamond:1.13ct, Silver:11.05gm, Sapphire:4.67ct, Size: 60X15MM"
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Artisan Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver

Let's Check in Here - Figure Ink Drawing on Paper, Outsider Art, Duck Wars
Located in Houston, TX
Daniel Johnston was a prolific visual artist and musician. He gained a cult following in the 1990s when Kurt Cobain wore a T-shirt with the artist’s frog illustration from his Hi, Ho...
Category

2010s Outsider Art Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Paper, Ink

Vintage 14K Gold Figural Poodle Dog Charm
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine vintage figural gold charm. In 14 karat yellow gold. In the form of a poodle. With an
Category

20th Century Modern Charm Bracelets

Materials

14k Gold

Vintage 14K Gold Figural Poodle Dog Charm
Vintage 14K Gold Figural Poodle Dog Charm
H 0.63 in W 0.56 in D 0.2 in
Vintage 14K Gold Figural Cracked Skull Charm
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine vintage figural gold charm. In 14 karat yellow gold. In the form of a cracked skull. With
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20th Century Italian Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

14k Gold

Vintage 14K Gold Figural Pennsylvania Quaker Charm
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine vintage figural gold charm. In 14 karat yellow gold. In the form of a Quaker holding a
Category

20th Century American Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

14k Gold

"Relentless - Face Off, " Abstract Surreal Oil Pastel signed by Reginald K. Gee
By Reginald K. Gee
Located in Milwaukee, WI
figure in yellow in the center. 30" x 40" art Custom framing is available Reginald K. Gee was born in
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1990s Contemporary Abstract Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Oil Pastel, Illustration Board

Antique Chinese Famille Rose / Jaune Porcelain Figure - Marked
Located in Atlanta, GA
An antique Chinese porcelain scholar figure decorated in rich yellow, red, blue and green enamels
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Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Ceramics

Materials

Enamel

Vintage 14K Gold Figural Rowboat with Oars & Wheels
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine vintage figural boat charm. In 14 karat yellow gold. In the form of a rowboat with a set
Category

20th Century Unknown Retro Charm Bracelets

Materials

14k Gold

Vintage 10K Gold & Pearl Figural Crab Stick Pin
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine vintage figural stick pin. In 10 karat yellow gold. In the form of a red crab holding a
Category

20th Century Retro Brooches

Materials

Pearl, 10k Gold

Antique French 18K Gold, Lapis, & Ruby Figural Owl Stickpin
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine antique French figural stickpin. In 18 karat yellow gold. Depicting a very finely
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Early 20th Century French Belle Époque Brooches

Materials

Lapis Lazuli, Ruby, 18k Gold

Vintage 14K Gold Figural Key to the Heart Charm
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine vintage figural gold charm. In 14 karat yellow gold. In the form of a heart & a key. The
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20th Century Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

14k Gold

Vintage 14K Gold Figural Bull or Ox Cattle Charm
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine vintage figural gold charm. In 14 karat yellow gold. In the form of a bull or ox. With an
Category

20th Century Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

14k Gold

Vintage 14K Gold Figural Orchid Lei Hawaii State Charm
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine vintage figural gold charm. In 14 karat yellow gold. In the form of a lei necklace made
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Mid-20th Century American Modern Charm Bracelets

Materials

14k Gold

Vintage 14K Gold Figural Boxer Dog Charm for a Bracelet
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine vintage figural gold charm. In 14 karat yellow gold. In the form of a boxer dog. With an
Category

20th Century Unknown Retro Charm Bracelets

Materials

14k Gold

Vintage 18k Gold Figural Cuckoo Clock Charm for a Bracelet
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine vintage figural gold charm. In 18 karat yellow gold. In the form of a cuckoo clock
Category

20th Century Unknown Retro Charm Bracelets

Materials

18k Gold

Vintage 14K Gold & Enamel Figural 'No Sale' Cash Register Charm
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine vintage gold & enamel figural charm. In 14 karat yellow gold. In the form of a mechanical
Category

20th Century Unknown Retro Charm Bracelets

Materials

14k Gold, Enamel

Vintage 14k Gold, Seed Pearl, and Diamond Figural Elephant Stickpin
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine vintage gold figural elephant stickpin. In 14 karat yellow gold. In the form of an
Category

20th Century Retro Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold

Antique Edwardian 14k Gold Figural Rope Twist Double Love Knot Stickpin
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine antique, figural Edwardian stickpin. In 14k yellow gold. With 2 interlocked or entwined
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Early 20th Century Edwardian Brooches

Materials

14k Gold

Sandro Chia Aquatint Print in Red & Yellow, "Man & Sea" Post Modern
By Sandro Chia
Located in New York, NY
Post Modernist master Sandro Chia aquatint with etching print of a nude male figure in red and
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Late 20th Century American Post-Modern Prints

Materials

Paper

Antique Riker Bros 14k Gold & Ruby Figural Cockatrice or Dragon & Arrow Stickpin
By Riker Brothers
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine antique figural stickpin. In 14k yellow gold. In the form of a dragon with a ruby eye and
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20th Century American Brooches

Materials

Ruby, 14k Gold

Signed Vintage American 14K Gold Figural Car or Automobile with Bumpers Charm
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine vintage figural gold charm. In 14 karat yellow gold. In the form of a vintage coupe
Category

Mid-20th Century American Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

14k Gold

Almaric Walter Pâtes de Verre Art Glass Figure of Pan Playing his Pipes
By Almeric Walter
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
pedestal base and palying his pipes. The figure is cast in yellow glass with patches red brown color. The
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Vintage 1920s French Art Nouveau Glass

Materials

Glass

14K Yellow Gold Denmark The Little Mermaid Statue Charm/Pendant #19603
Located in Washington Depot, CT
14k Yellow Gold Mermaid Pendant - This exquisite pendant features a detailed mermaid figure
Category

20th Century Pendant Necklaces

Materials

14k Gold, Yellow Gold

1.90 Carat Diamond, Pearl and Enamel, 15k Yellow Gold Locket Pendant / Brooch
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
beside a female figure draped in yellow and pink garments, holding a lyre to her opposing side. The
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Antique 1880s Unknown Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Carrera Y Carrera 18KT Yellow Gold Reclining Nude Ring with Diamonds & Rubies
By Carrera y Carrera
Located in New York, NY
perfect example of Carrera's iconic designs. A reclining nude figure in a yellow gold sandblasted finish
Category

1990s Spanish Art Nouveau Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

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