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Napoleonic Prisoner-of-War Guillotine
Located in New Orleans, LA
was created during the Napoleonic wars by a French prisoner of war. Many of the inmates at the
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Antique 19th Century French Models and Miniatures

Materials

Bone

Napoleonic Prisoner-of-War Guillotine
Napoleonic Prisoner-of-War Guillotine
H 18 in W 7.63 in D 10.25 in
Napoleonic Prisoner of War Casket Dominoes Set
Located in London, GB
Napoleonic Prisoner of war casket Dominoes set We share what we love, and we love this early
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Antique 1820s French Folk Art Toys

Materials

Bone

Late 19th Century Napoleonic Prisoner of War Dominos
Located in London, GB
Late 19th century Napoleonic prisoner of war dominos 31 A good example of a late 19th Century
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Antique 1850s French Folk Art Toys

Materials

Bone

Prisoner of war straw-work ark
Located in London, GB
Prisoner of war straw-work ark Dated from late 18th/early 19th century, the lift-off upper section
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Antique 1850s French Folk Art Toys

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Straw, Pine

Prisoner of war straw-work ark
Prisoner of war straw-work ark
H 9 in W 15 in D 7 in
Napoleonic Prisoner of War Painted Casket Dominoes Set
Located in London, GB
Napoleonic Prisoner of war painted casket dominoes set We share what we love, and we love this
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Antique 19th Century French Folk Art Game Boards

Materials

Bone

Turkish WWI Prisoner of War Glass Beadwork Amulet Necklace
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
An exceptionally good quality Turkish prisoner of war glass beadwork amulet necklace dating from
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Vintage 1910s Turkish Folk Art Collectible Jewelry

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Glass

Antique Print 'The Prisoner of War' by W. French, circa 1850
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique print titled 'The Prisoner of War - Der Kriegsgefangene'. Original antique print of 'The
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Antique Mid-19th Century Prints

Materials

Paper

19th Century Napoleonic Prisoner of War Folk Art Corpus
Located in London, GB
19th century Napoleonic Prisoner of War Folk art Corpus A rare and unusual example of a 19th
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Antique 19th Century Unknown Folk Art Religious Items

Materials

Bone

19th Century Napoleonic Prisoner of War Painted Casket Dominoes Set
Located in London, GB
19th Century Napoleonic Prisoner of War Painted Casket Dominoes Set A stunning example of an early
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Antique 1820s French Folk Art Outsider and Self Taught Art

Materials

Natural Fiber

A carved boxwood prisoner of war battleship snuff box
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
A carved boxwood prisoner of war battleship snuff box. This small snuff box is carved in the form
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Antique 19th Century English Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes

Materials

Boxwood

19th Century Hand Carved Prisoner of War 'POW' Domino Set
Located in London, GB
We are proud to offer a wonderful example of a mid-19th century hand carved Prisoner of War (POW
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Antique 19th Century German Victorian Game Boards

Materials

Natural Fiber

Antique 1914-1918 Turkish Prisoner of War Beaded Snake Necklace
Located in Skelmersdale, GB
Remarkable and rare, this beaded snake necklace was handcrafted by Turkish prisoners of war between
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Vintage 1910s Turkish Artisan Beaded Necklaces

Rare WWII Italian Prisoner of War Work Model of Italian Cruiser 'Zara'
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
Rare WWII Italian Prisoner of war work model of Italian heavy cruiser 'Zara' with finely detailed
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Vintage 1940s English Models and Miniatures

Rare & Intricate Prisoner-of-war Carved Bone Gaming Set, circa late 18 century
Located in TEYJAT, FR
This is a fine example of a French prisoner-of-war bone gaming piece, dating from the late 18th to
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Antique Late 18th Century French Models and Miniatures

Materials

Bone

Russian Prisoner Of War Carved Bone Miniature Desk
Located in Essex, MA
Made as a slant lid desk with fold down writing lid opening to a fitted interior. Two drawers below and bracket feet. Bone is white and tinted green. Carved details.
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Antique 1790s European Decorative Boxes

Materials

Bone, Wood

You Are All Prisoners of War - Figure Drawing on Paper, Outsider Art, Duck Wars
Located in Houston, TX
Devil and Daniel Johnston. This ink on paper drawing titled "You Are All Prisoners of War," is one of
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2010s Outsider Art Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

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Paper, Ink

A Napoleonic era bone prisoner of war model of the 40-gun frigate ‘Creolian’
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
A Napoleonic era bone prisoner of war model of the 40-gun frigate ‘Creolian’, the three masted
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Antique 19th Century French Nautical Objects

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Bone, Wood

19th Century Folk Art Prisoner of War Straw Work Noahs Ark
Located in Lowestoft, GB
19th Century straw-work Noah's Ark with multi coloured straw decoration, sloping roof and sliding side panel The technique of straw work involved dying pieces of straw different col...
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Antique 19th Century European Nautical Objects

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Straw, Pine

Model of a War Sailing Ship, Made Out of Bone, United Kingdom, 1793-1815
Located in Milan, IT
A British model of a sailing ship, made out of bone. Made by French prisoners of war (POWs), held
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Antique 1790s English Antiquities

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Bone

Propaganda poster during the Second World War for going to work in Germany
Located in PARIS, FR
million prisoners of war. A second category of 200,000 men was made up of former prisoners of war who had
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1940s Prints and Multiples

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Paper, Lithograph

Camp Northampton, Second World War charcoal sketch
Located in London, GB
of the seven Prisoner of War camps in Northamptonshire. These camps primarily housed German pilots
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Mid-20th Century Realist Landscape Drawings and Watercolors

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Charcoal

Original Vintage War Poster What It Takes To Win WWII Colonel Merritt Dieppe
Located in London, GB
prisoner of war rate (including Merritt who was wounded and taken as a prisoner of war). Published by the
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Vintage 1940s Canadian Posters

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Paper

George III Rolled Paper Tea Caddy
Located in Stamford, CT
from "rolled" paper. Attributed to be a work of art by a prisoner of war. Fine workmanship with all
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Antique Late 18th Century English Tea Caddies

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Wood

George III Rolled Paper Tea Caddy
George III Rolled Paper Tea Caddy
H 4.75 in W 7.5 in D 4 in
19th Century Bronze statue of 'Le Devoir' by Gaudez
By Adrien Étienne Gaudez
Located in Brighton, Sussex
prisoner of war during the Franco-Prussian War.
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Antique Late 19th Century French Abstract Sculptures

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Bronze

Rare Napoleonic POW Dominos Casket
Located in London, GB
Napoleonic prisoner of war (POW) hand carved set of dominos, in an exquisite casket shaped box. 42 carved
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Antique 1880s British Early Victorian Game Boards

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Bone

Rare Napoleonic POW Dominos Casket
Rare Napoleonic POW Dominos Casket
H 4 in W 4.2 in D 2.25 in
Il Supplì - Vintage Art Magazine - 1912
Located in Roma, IT
1917 by Italian prisoners of war, the second Dessert by Delfina Metz, designed for the Italian troops
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1910s Figurative Prints

Materials

Offset

Cantique du Singulier
By Aristide Caillaud
Located in San Francisco, CA
while he was a prisoner of war in the 1940s. He was inspired by Max Ingrand, a master glassmaker and
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Late 20th Century Surrealist Figurative Prints

Materials

Lithograph

Cantique du Singulier
By Aristide Caillaud
Located in San Francisco, CA
while he was a prisoner of war in the 1940s. He was inspired by Max Ingrand, a master glassmaker and
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Late 20th Century Surrealist Figurative Prints

Materials

Lithograph

Cantique du Singulier
By Aristide Caillaud
Located in San Francisco, CA
while he was a prisoner of war in the 1940s. He was inspired by Max Ingrand, a master glassmaker and
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Late 20th Century Surrealist Figurative Prints

Materials

Lithograph

Cantique du Singulier
By Aristide Caillaud
Located in San Francisco, CA
while he was a prisoner of war in the 1940s. He was inspired by Max Ingrand, a master glassmaker and
Category

Late 20th Century Surrealist Figurative Prints

Materials

Lithograph

Cantique du Singulier
By Aristide Caillaud
Located in San Francisco, CA
while he was a prisoner of war in the 1940s. He was inspired by Max Ingrand, a master glassmaker and
Category

Late 20th Century Surrealist Figurative Prints

Materials

Lithograph

Cantique du Singulier
By Aristide Caillaud
Located in San Francisco, CA
while he was a prisoner of war in the 1940s. He was inspired by Max Ingrand, a master glassmaker and
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Late 20th Century Surrealist Figurative Prints

Materials

Lithograph

Lull Between Raids - Second World War drawing by Cecil Keeling
Located in London, GB
Cecil Keeling Prisoner of War Camp Pen, ink and wash 22 x 16 cm Initialled lower right This
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Mid-20th Century Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

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Ink, Pen

TRADE DE LERAUO SAINT MARCO VENICE, Peter Kuhfeld British contemporary artist
By Peter Kuhfeld
Located in Pollenca, Illes Baleares
Kuhfeld is the only child of a German prisoner of war and an English classical pianist. Between
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2010s Impressionist Landscape Paintings

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Oil

1930's modernist desk in black lacquered metal
By Thonet, Bruno Weil
Located in Langemark-Poelkapelle, BE
World War II, the doctor was called upon by the government to examine returning prisoners of war for
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Early 20th Century Unknown Bauhaus Desks

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Metal

1930's modernist desk in black lacquered metal
1930's modernist desk in black lacquered metal
H 29.93 in W 65.75 in D 28.35 in
Collection of 19th Century Bone Dice
Located in London, GB
consists of 62 units of various shapes and sizes. With a few prisoners of war examples in this collection
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Antique Early 1900s British Early Victorian Toys

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Natural Fiber

Collection of 19th Century Bone Dice
Collection of 19th Century Bone Dice
H 0.5 in W 0.5 in D 0.5 in
Shelves in the Style of Mathieu Matégot
By Mathieu Matégot
Located in Barcelona, ES
prisoner of war in the 1940s and upon his release began designing furniture, pioneering many of what we now
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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Metal

Shelves in the Style of Mathieu Matégot
Shelves in the Style of Mathieu Matégot
H 16.54 in W 18.9 in D 7.88 in
Life is Just a Bowl of Cherries by Terry Frost, Screenprint with collage, 2003
By Sir Terry Frost
Located in Kingsclere, GB
Adrian Heath while a prisoner of war. Subsequently, he attended Camberwell School of Art and the St. Ives
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20th Century More Prints

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Screen

Set of Two Mathieu Matégot Mid-Century Modern Metal French Flower Pots
By Mathieu Matégot
Located in Barcelona, ES
metalworking techniques as a prisoner of war in the 1940s and upon his release began designing furniture
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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Planters, Cachepots and Jardinières

Materials

Metal

Contract of Mathieu Matégot & Artimeta, 1953
By Artimeta, Mathieu Matégot
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
techniques as a prisoner of war in the 1940s and upon his release began designing furniture, pioneering many
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Vintage 1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Prints

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Paper

Contract of Mathieu Matégot & Artimeta, 1953
Contract of Mathieu Matégot & Artimeta, 1953
H 10.63 in W 8.27 in D 0.04 in
MidCentury Modern White Metal French Plant Stand in the Style of Mathieu Matégot
By Mathieu Matégot
Located in Barcelona, ES
and women’s clothing designer. He learned metalworking techniques as a prisoner of war in the 1940s
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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Planters, Cachepots and Jardinières

Materials

Metal

17th C Ecclesiastical Sacred Wall Hanging oil on canvas of St Leonard of Noblac
Located in Hastings, GB
Patron Saint of political prisoners, imprisoned people, prisoners of war, and captives, women in labour
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Antique 17th Century German Religious Items

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Canvas, Oak

Mathieu Matégot Mid-Century Modern Enameled White Metal Plate, circa 1950
By Mathieu Matégot, Arimeta
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
. He learned metalworking techniques as a prisoner of war in the 1940s, and upon his release began
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Vintage 1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Decorative Baskets

Materials

Metal

Pal Kepenyes ”Milagros” Necklace with Praying Figures in Brass and Copper
Located in New York, NY
machinery. He began his studies at the School of Decorative Arts in Budapest, and then was a prisoner of
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Mid-20th Century Abstract Sculptures

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Brass, Copper

Adrian Heath Modern British Art 'Abstract Study III'
By Adrian Heath
Located in London, GB
at the Slade School of Art. While serving in WWII, he was captured and placed in a prisoner-of-war
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Mid-20th Century Abstract Mixed Media

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Acrylic, Pencil

Adrian Heath Modern British Art 'Abstract Study I' watercolour painting
By Adrian Heath
Located in London, GB
School of Art. While serving in WWII, he was captured and placed in a prisoner-of-war camp in Bavaria
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Mid-20th Century Abstract Abstract Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Watercolor

The War: An Intimate History, 1941-1945 Hardcover Book by Ken Burns
Located in North Hollywood, CA
liberation of the concentration camps—but we also move among prisoners of war and Japanese American internees
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Early 2000s American Mid-Century Modern Books

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Paper

Mathieu Matégot Mid-Century Modern Fruit Black Plate, circa 1950
By Mathieu Matégot
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
and women’s clothing designer. He learned metalworking techniques as a prisoner of war in the 1940s
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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Decorative Dishes and Vide-Poche

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Metal

Mathieu Matégot Black Lacquered Metal Magazine Holder, circa 1950
By Mathieu Matégot
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
and women’s clothing designer. He learned metalworking techniques as a prisoner of war in the 1940s
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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Magazine Racks and Stands

Materials

Metal

Mid-Century Modern Metal French Plant Stand Ashtray After Mathieu Matégot
By Mathieu Matégot
Located in Barcelona, ES
metalworking techniques as a prisoner of war in the 1940s and upon his release began designing furniture
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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Planters, Cachepots and Jardinières

Materials

Metal

Rare Mathieu Matégot Red Tray, circa 1950
By Mathieu Matégot
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
. He learned metalworking techniques as a prisoner of war in the 1940s, and upon his release began
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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Decorative Dishes and Vide-Poche

Materials

Metal

Rare Mathieu Matégot Red Tray, circa 1950
Rare Mathieu Matégot Red Tray, circa 1950
H 0.4 in W 18.71 in D 13.98 in
Mathieu Matégot Enameled Metal Plate, circa 1950
By Mathieu Matégot
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
women’s clothing designer. He learned metalworking techniques as a prisoner of war in the 1940s, and upon
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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Decorative Dishes and Vide-Poche

Materials

Metal

Mathieu Matégot Enameled Metal Plate, circa 1950
By Mathieu Matégot
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
and women’s clothing designer. He learned metalworking techniques as a prisoner of war in the 1940s
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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Platters and Serveware

Materials

Metal

Mathieu Matégot Enameled Metal Plate, circa 1950
By Mathieu Matégot
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
and women’s clothing designer. He learned metalworking techniques as a prisoner of war in the 1940s
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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Decorative Dishes and Vide-Poche

Materials

Metal

Mathieu Matégot Enameled Metal Plate, circa 1950
By Mathieu Matégot
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
dresser and women’s clothing designer. He learned metalworking techniques as a prisoner of war in the
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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Decorative Dishes and Vide-Poche

Materials

Metal

Mathieu Matégot Mid-Century Modern Metal Black French Flower Pot, circa 1950
By Mathieu Matégot
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
. He learned metalworking techniques as a prisoner of war in the 1940s and upon his release began
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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Metal

Mathieu Matégot Mid-Century Modern Metal French Flower Pots
By Mathieu Matégot
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
metalworking techniques as a prisoner of war in the 1940s and upon his release began designing furniture
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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Planters, Cachepots and Jardinières

Materials

Metal

Mathieu Matégot Mid-Century Modern French White Metal Paper Bin , circa 1950
By Mathieu Matégot
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
metalworking techniques as a prisoner of war in the 1940s and upon his release began designing furniture
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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Metal

Mathieu Matégot White Magazine Holder, circa 1950
By Mathieu Matégot
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
designer. He learned metalworking techniques as a prisoner of war in the 1940s, and upon his release began
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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Magazine Racks and Stands

Materials

Metal

Mathieu Matégot Mid-Century Modern Black Metal Magazine Holder, circa 1950
By Mathieu Matégot
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
designer. He learned metalworking techniques as a prisoner of war in the 1940s, and upon his release began
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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Magazine Racks and Stands

Materials

Metal

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Prisoner Of War For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal prisoner of war for your home. A prisoner of war — often made from bone, wood and beads — can elevate any home. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer prisoner of war, there are earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. A prisoner of war made by Folk Art designers — as well as those associated with Victorian — is very popular. Igor Barkhatkov each produced at least one beautiful prisoner of war that is worth considering.

How Much is a Prisoner Of War?

A prisoner of war can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $1,881, while the lowest priced sells for $124 and the highest can go for as much as $98,500.
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    The category the prisons of Piranesi are considered to fall under depends on whether you're referring to the genre or medium. In terms of genre, the Imaginary Prisons series depicted by Giovanni Battista Piranesi are examples of capriccio or architectural fantasies. You can also refer to them as etchings, which is how the 16 pieces were printed. Shop a selection of Giovanni Battista Piranesi art on 1stDibs.
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    Whether war posters are in the public domain depends on their age. If a poster is more than 95 years old, it is usually in the public domain. Shop a selection of war posters from some of the world's top galleries on 1stDibs.
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    The Hildebrandt Brothers made the original Star Wars posters. The duo consists of twin brothers Greg and Tim Hildebrandt. Notably, well-known film poster artist Drew Struzan came out of retirement to design the artwork for Star Wars: The Force Awakens in 2015. You'll find a variety of film poster art on 1stDibs.
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    Opinions on which World War II propaganda poster is the most famous differ. However, two posters introduced characters that would go on to become iconic. The first is "We Can Do It," featuring Rosie Riveter, who has become synonymous with women's equality. Another influential design is " I Want YOU For U.S. Army," with its bearded figure wearing a star-spangled top hat. The image gave birth to Uncle Sam, the well-known symbol of the U.S. On 1stDibs, find a range of WWII posters from some of the world's top galleries.
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    The easily recognizable poster created during World War I in 1917 is I Want You for U.S. Army. James Montgomery Flagg designed the poster, which shows Uncle Sam pointing at the viewer. Find a collection of James Montgomery Flagg art on 1stDibs.