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1880s Shoe Description Print
Located in Tarrytown, NY
1880s print describing shoes. From a Southampton, NY estate.
Category
1880s Antique Descriptions
Materials
Paper
First Edition Print 'Description de L'Egypt'
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
Wonderful illustrations from Egyptian tombs obtained after the late 18th Century French expedition to Egypt under Napoleon Bonaparte.
After Napoleon conquered Egypt in the early 180...
Category
19th Century French Antique Descriptions
Materials
Paper
Large First Edition Print 'Description De L'egypt'
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
Wonderful illustrations from Egyptian tombs obtained after the late 18th century French expedition to Egypt under Napoleon Bonaparte.
After Napoleon conquered Egypt in the early 180...
Category
19th Century French Antique Descriptions
Materials
Paper
Early 20th Century Chinese Compound Wedding Armoire/Wardrobe Description
Located in Pomona, CA
Of rectangular form, the well-figured, matched door panels fitted flush within the solidly constructed frame, simple flat door panels with natural wood grain on the front. This weddi...
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Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Descriptions
Materials
Wood
Set of Four Coloured Etchings from Description de l'Égypte
Located in London, GB
Set of four coloured etchings from Description de l'Égypte
French, 1809-1822
Mount: Height 41cm
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Early 19th Century French Egyptian Antique Descriptions
Materials
Paper
Le Jardin des Plantes, Description et Moeurs des Mammifèeres (1842)
Located in Langweer, NL
First edition 'Le Jardin des Plantes, description et moeurs des mammifèeres de la menagerie et du
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Mid-19th Century Antique Descriptions
Materials
Paper
Astronomie Populaire, Description Générale Du Ciel by Camille Flammarion, '1880'
Located in Langweer, NL
'Astronomie populaire, description générale du ciel' by Camille Flammarion. Published in Paris
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Late 19th Century Antique Descriptions
Materials
Paper
Free Shipping
H 11.03 in W 7.88 in D 2.17 in
Late 18th Century First Edition Print 'Description de L'Egypt'
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
Wonderful illustrations from Egyptian tombs obtained during the late 18th Century French expedition to Egypt under Napoleon Bonaparte.
After Napoleon conquered Egypt in the early 18...
Category
19th Century French Antique Descriptions
Materials
Paper
DESCRIPTION DE L'EGYPTE. Koum Omboû (Ombos) Vue du Grand Temple
Located in Chicago, IL
An engraving on paper by Charles Louis Balzac, "DESCRIPTION DE L'EGYPTE. Koum Omboû (Ombos) Vue du
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Early 17th Century French School Antique Descriptions
Materials
Paper, Engraving
H 21.5 in W 0.25 in D 28.25 in
1630 Pierre Petit map "Description du Gouvernement de la Capelle" Ric0010
Located in Norton, MA
1630 Pierre Petit map entitled
"Description du Gouvernement de la Capelle,"
Ric0010
Pierre
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17th Century Dutch Antique Descriptions
Materials
Paper
H 18.9 in W 22.45 in D 0.4 in
DESCRIPTION DE L'EGYPTE. Thèbes. Karnak. Vue des propylées prise du sud
Located in Chicago, IL
An engraving on paper by Charles Louis Balzac, DESCRIPTION DE L'EGYPTE. Thèbes. Karnak. Vue des
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Early 17th Century French School Antique Descriptions
Materials
Paper, Engraving
Description of the city of Delft, by Dirck can Bleyswijck - ILLUSTRATED, 1667
Located in Middletown, NY
A very good copy of Bleyswijck famous description of the history, topography, institutions, and
Category
Mid-17th Century Dutch Antique Descriptions
Materials
Gold Leaf
H 7.5 in W 6 in D 2.5 in
HEYLYN. Mikrokosmos A Little Description of the Great World. THIRD EDITION 1627
Located in Hillsborough, NJ
AUTHOR: HEYLYN, Peter.
TITLE: Mikrokosmos. A Little Description of the Great World.
PUBLISHER
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1620s British Antique Descriptions
Materials
Leather
H 7.38 in W 5.88 in D 2 in
Antique Engraving with a Description of the Monkey Temple in Japan, 1669
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique print, titled: 'Beschryving van de Japansche Apen-tempel.' - ('Description of the Japanese
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1660s Antique Descriptions
Materials
Paper
Description Pair of French Walnut Bedside Tables Adorned with Fine Louis XV Mar
Located in Miami, FL
Pair of French walnut bedside tables adorned with fine Louis XV marquetry from the early 19th century. This pair of French 'tables de chevet' was created in the early years of the 19...
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Late 19th Century French Louis XV Antique Descriptions
Materials
Walnut
H 28.91 in W 13.41 in D 11.21 in
French Engraving of an Eagle from the Description de l'Egypte, J. Ces. Savigny
By C. de Savigny
Located in Downingtown, PA
French Engraving of the Eastern Imperial Eagle from the Description de l'Egypte.
J. Ces. Savigny
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Early 19th Century French Neoclassical Antique Descriptions
Materials
Paper
H 39 in W 31 in D 1.25 in
Rare Hand Colored "Cabane Des Hold" - 1st Ed "Description de l’Univers" C. 1683
By Alain Manesson Mallet
Located in Soquel, CA
Rare Engraving "Cabane Des Hold, Terres Artiques, Fig CII," 1st edition "Description de l’Univers
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1680s Realist Antique Descriptions
Materials
Paper, Ink, Gouache
H 11.5 in W 9.07 in D 0.07 in
Auguste Rodin, Impressionist Portrait Etching by John Phillip
By John Phillip
Located in Long Island City, NY
), Description: From the collection of the late Larry Saphire.
Category
Mid-19th Century Impressionist Antique Descriptions
Materials
Etching
Anatomy of Animals - Etching by Antoine Defehrt - 1771
Located in Roma, IT
"Histoire naturelle, générale et particulière avec la description du Cabinet du Roi".
Artist's signature
Category
1770s Modern Antique Descriptions
Materials
Etching
H 9.85 in W 7.49 in D 0.04 in
Anatomy of Animals - Etching by Antoine Defehrt - 1771
Located in Roma, IT
"Histoire naturelle, générale et particulière avec la description du Cabinet du Roi".
Artist's signature
Category
1770s Modern Antique Descriptions
Materials
Etching
H 9.85 in W 7.49 in D 0.04 in
Anatomy of Animals - Etching by Antoine Defehrt - 1771
Located in Roma, IT
"Histoire naturelle, générale et particulière avec la description du Cabinet du Roi".
Artist's signature
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1770s Modern Antique Descriptions
Materials
Etching
H 9.85 in W 7.49 in D 0.04 in
Animal's Anatomy - Etching by Claude Jardinier - 1771
Located in Roma, IT
description du Cabinet du Roi". Paris: Imprimerie Royale, 1749-1771.
Good conditions.
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1770s Modern Antique Descriptions
Materials
Etching
H 9.45 in W 7.88 in D 0.04 in
Pair Of Hand Colored Engravings Of Citrus By Giovanni Baptista Ferrari
Located in Essex, MA
to provide complete descriptions of limes, lemons and pomegranates and prescribed them to protect
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17th Century Italian Antique Descriptions
Materials
Glass, Giltwood, Paper
Anatomy of Animals - Etching by Jean Moitte - 1771
Located in Roma, IT
the suite "Histoire naturelle, générale et particulière avec la description du Cabinet du Roi". Paris
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1770s Modern Antique Descriptions
Materials
Etching
Anatomy of Animals - Etching by Jacques Baron - 1771
Located in Roma, IT
suite "Histoire naturelle, générale et particulière avec la description du Cabinet du Roi". Paris
Category
1770s Modern Antique Descriptions
Materials
Etching
H 9.65 in W 7.29 in D 0.04 in
Criticus Artium, Surrealist Etching by Frantisek Kupka
By Frantisek Kupka
Located in Long Island City, NY
, Image Size: 6.75 x 4 inches, Size: 11 x 7.5 in. (27.94 x 19.05 cm), Description: From the collection of
Category
Early 1900s Surrealist Antique Descriptions
Materials
Etching
Anatomy of Animals - Etching - 1771
Located in Roma, IT
artwork belongs to the suite "Histoire naturelle, générale et particulière avec la description du Cabinet
Category
1770s Modern Antique Descriptions
Materials
Etching
Anatomy of Animals - Etching - 1771
Located in Roma, IT
artwork belongs to the suite "Histoire naturelle, générale et particulière avec la description du Cabinet
Category
1770s Modern Antique Descriptions
Materials
Etching
Anatomy of Animals - Etching - 1771
Located in Roma, IT
artwork belongs to the suite "Histoire naturelle, générale et particulière avec la description du Cabinet
Category
1770s Modern Antique Descriptions
Materials
Etching
Fountain, Surrealist Etching by Frantisek Kupka
By Frantisek Kupka
Located in Long Island City, NY
numbered in pencil, Image Size: 9 x 6 inches, Size: 20 x 13.25 in. (50.8 x 33.66 cm), Description: From the
Category
1920s Surrealist Antique Descriptions
Materials
Etching
Amorpha, Surrealist Etching by Frantisek Kupka
By Frantisek Kupka
Located in Long Island City, NY
, stamp signed, Image Size: 9 x 5.75 inches, Size: 20.25 x 12.75 in. (51.44 x 32.39 cm), Description: From
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1910s Surrealist Antique Descriptions
Materials
Etching
Akrobatka, Signed Surrealist Etching by Frantisek Kupka
By Frantisek Kupka
Located in Long Island City, NY
), Description: From the collection of the late Larry Saphire.
Category
Early 1900s Surrealist Antique Descriptions
Materials
Etching
H 16.75 in W 11.25 in
Lutte, Surrealist Etching by Frantisek Kupka
By Frantisek Kupka
Located in Long Island City, NY
plate and stamp signed, Image Size: 9 x 6 inches, Size: 15 x 11 in. (38.1 x 27.94 cm), Description: From
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Early 1900s Surrealist Antique Descriptions
Materials
Etching
Amorpha (Color), Surrealist Etching by Frantisek Kupka
By Frantisek Kupka
Located in Long Island City, NY
), Description: From the collection of the late Larry Saphire.
Category
1910s Surrealist Antique Descriptions
Materials
Etching
Sons de Cloches, Surrealist Etching by Frantisek Kupka
By Frantisek Kupka
Located in Long Island City, NY
Bas, stamp signed, Image Size: 11 x 8.75 inches, Size: 20 x 12.75 in. (50.8 x 32.39 cm), Description
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1910s Surrealist Antique Descriptions
Materials
Etching
Akrobatke; Banquet Carabin - Surrealist Etching by Frantisek Kupka
By Frantisek Kupka
Located in Long Island City, NY
27.94 cm), Description: From the collection of the late Larry Saphire.
Category
Early 1900s Surrealist Antique Descriptions
Materials
Etching
Abstract Composition, Surrealist Etching by Frantisek Kupka
By Frantisek Kupka
Located in Long Island City, NY
50.8 cm), Description: From the collection of the late Larry Saphire.
Category
1910s Surrealist Antique Descriptions
Materials
Etching
Running Fence Postcard, Postcard, signed in marker by Christo and Jeanne-Claude
By Christo and Jeanne-Claude
Located in Long Island City, NY
, signed in marker, Size: 4 x 6 in. (10.16 x 15.24 cm), Description: Image by Wolfgang Volz.
Category
19th Century Antique Descriptions
Materials
Digital Pigment
Steamship off the coast
Located in Wien, Wien
work is reproduced in the continuation volume
on the back:
old label with description & no. 15
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1910s Impressionist Antique Descriptions
Materials
Oil
Espace non Figurative, Surrealist Etching by Frantisek Kupka
By Frantisek Kupka
Located in Long Island City, NY
in. (32.39 x 44.45 cm), Description: From the collection of the late Larry Saphire.
Category
1910s Surrealist Antique Descriptions
Materials
Etching
Abstract Composition (Color), Surrealist Etching by Frantisek Kupka
By Frantisek Kupka
Located in Long Island City, NY
x 20.25 in. (32.39 x 51.44 cm), Description: From the collection of the late Larry Saphire.
Category
1910s Surrealist Antique Descriptions
Materials
Etching
Beautiful large dark antique oak coffee table with a drawer
Located in Harderwijk, NL
.
Photos are part of the description.
Dimensions:
Height: 51.5 cm
Length: 181 cm
Depth: 77 cm
Category
19th Century Antique Descriptions
Materials
Wood, Oak
Large bank of Workshop Drawers
Located in Faversham, GB
numbers and descriptions.
Consisting of 70 drawers with original draw pulls to each.
English, circa 1930
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Early 20th Century British Industrial Antique Descriptions
Materials
Aluminum
Venetian Art Deco Etched & Engraved Beveled Mirror, circa 1930
Located in Munich, DE
of the description around the condition.
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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Antique Descriptions
Materials
Mirror
Art Deco Sapphire Diamond Bypass Ring 3.14ct Platinum Antique Original 1920's
Located in Dearborn, MI
)
We strive to provide the most accurate descriptions possible. Please review our description
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1920s Art Deco Antique Descriptions
Materials
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
French Demilune Marquetry Console Game Table
Located in Winter Park, FL
details. Pictures are part of the description.
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Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Antique Descriptions
Materials
Mahogany
19th Century French Terracotta Confit Pot
Located in Winter Park, FL
to photos for more details. Pictures are part of the description.
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19th Century European French Provincial Antique Descriptions
Materials
Terracotta
1950's US Uniform Ostwald INC Arcadia
Located in Amsterdam, NL
inside
Appears to be small please refer to the measurements in the description.
Please note that
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Early 20th Century Unknown Antique Descriptions
A Rare Hexagonal Silk Patchwork Hanging- England Circa 1860-1890
Located in Toulon, FR
description on yellow paper. Remarkable piece. No defects. Very good condition of colour and conservation
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1860s English Antique Descriptions
19th Century French Cast Iron Marble Top Bistro Table
Located in Winter Park, FL
to photos for more details. Pictures are part of the description.
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19th Century French Beaux Arts Antique Descriptions
Materials
Marble, Iron
14k yellow gold stud earrings set with turquoise - size. 1.9cm x 1.7cm
Located in The Hague, ZH
14k yellow gold stud earrings set with turquoise - size. 1.9cm x 1.7cm
detailed description:
the
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1880s Dutch Early Victorian Antique Descriptions
Materials
Turquoise, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
No Reserve
W 0.67 in L 0.75 in
Art Deco Era Diamond Pendant 14K White & Yellow Gold
Located in Montgomery, AL
this piece is full of detail.
Item Description
Material: 14K Yellow Back White Gold Top
Length: 1.25
Category
Early 1900s Art Deco Antique Descriptions
Materials
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
19thc French Louis XVI Arm Chair and Side Chair [2 piece]
Located in Opa Locka, FL
in need of replacement. Gorgeous chairs and please look at pictures as they are part of description.
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1890s French Louis XVI Antique Descriptions
Materials
Wood
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19th Century French Cast Iron Urns, a Pair
Located in Winter Park, FL
details. Pictures are part of the description. Please visit our showroom in Winter Park, Florida.
Category
19th Century French Beaux Arts Antique Descriptions
Materials
Iron
French Louis Philippe Style Gilded Mirror
Located in Winter Park, FL
to photos for more details. Pictures are part of the description.
Circa 1900-1920.
Dimensions: 35"W
Category
Early 20th Century French Louis Philippe Antique Descriptions
Materials
Mirror, Giltwood
Louis XVI Style Marble Top Nightstand or Side Table
Located in Winter Park, FL
photos for more details. Pictures are part of the description. Please visit our showroom in Winter Park
Category
Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Antique Descriptions
Materials
Marble, Brass
Beautiful antique 19th-century English chest of drawers with 5 drawers
Located in Harderwijk, NL
dimensions stated in our advertisement text are definitive.
Photos are part of the description.
Antique items
Category
19th Century English Antique Descriptions
Materials
Wood
H 40.95 in W 39.77 in D 20.08 in
Beautiful antique English chest of drawers/commode with 5 drawers
Located in Harderwijk, NL
of the description. Antique items may exhibit signs of old woodworm.
Dimensions:
Height: 109 cm
Category
19th Century English Antique Descriptions
Materials
Wood
French Cast Iron Marble Top Bistro Table
Located in Winter Park, FL
to photos for more details. Pictures are part of the description. Please visit our showroom in Winter
Category
Early 20th Century French Beaux Arts Antique Descriptions
Materials
Marble, Iron
Sacrifice a Priape, Heliogravure by Jacopo de' Barbari
Located in Long Island City, NY
, Medium: Heliogravure, Size: 9.25 x 6.75 in. (23.5 x 17.15 cm), Printer: Amand Durand, Description
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1870s Old Masters Antique Descriptions
Materials
Etching
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There is a range of antique descriptions for sale on 1stDibs. Each of these unique antique descriptions was constructed with extraordinary care, often using paper, wood and animal skin. There are all kinds of antique descriptions available, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. Antique descriptions made by Baroque designers — as well as those associated with Louis XV — are very popular at 1stDibs. Henri-Abraham Chatelain, Jacques Barraband and Alain Manesson Mallet each produced beautiful antique descriptions that are worth considering.
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Prices for antique descriptions start at $240 and top out at $26,000 with the average selling for $1,475.
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