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Period: 18th Century and Earlier
Ancient altarpiece of fish carved in polychrome wood
Located in Benalmadena, ES
Ancient altarpiece carved in wood with excellent polychrome, representing two fish where the larger one eats the smaller one. Undoubtedly, a beautiful piece loaded with great symboli...
Category
Antique 18th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects
Materials
Wood
Italian 16th century Hand Carved Wooden Lion
Located in Buisson, FR
Unique period piece. Extremely rare 16th century Italian hand carved lion. Most likely once part of a piece of furniture. Beautifully carved in a simple folk art way with traces of i...
Category
Italian Folk Art Antique 18th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects
Materials
Wood
Late 18th Century Italian Neoclassical Carved Wooden Candleholder
Located in Buisson, FR
Great wooden candleholder with its original gilding.
Original period piece and rare to find.
Italy, circa 1780-1800.
Weathered and small losses.
Measurements include the metal peak
...
Category
Italian Neoclassical Antique 18th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects
Materials
Wood
Swedish, 18th Century, Hand Forged Iron Candleholder
Located in Buisson, FR
Wonderful folk art hand forged iron candleholder on a wooden base.
Beautiful simple design. Sweden circa 1750. weathered.
H:18,5cm W:15cm D:8cm
Category
Swedish Rustic Antique 18th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects
Materials
Iron
Small Tamil Nadu India Brass Pot
Located in Munich, DE
Small handcrafted brass pot from India. Handcrafted with a beautiful patina of brass and copper. The traditional pot has good weight, a great form and easily placed in many situation...
Category
Antique 18th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects
Materials
Brass, Copper
18th CENTURY PAIR OF SMALL GOLDEN FRAMES WITH PAINTINGS
Located in Firenze, FI
Beautiful pair of small gilded frames in pure gold leaf, dating back to the 18th century and characterized by a classic Tuscan carving. The peculiarity of these frames lies in their ...
Category
Italian Antique 18th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects
Materials
Wood, Paper
Citrine Crystals in Matrix and Mounted on an 18th Century Italian Gilt Base
By Interi
Located in Dublin, Dalkey
Citrine crystals in matrix mounted on a gilded 18th century Italian base. The citrine crystal specimen is adorned with baroque pearls and it sits in a bed of crushed crystals and coo...
Category
Italian Organic Modern Antique 18th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects
Materials
Rock Crystal, Gold Leaf
Georgian Treen Dog Snuff Box
Located in Newark, England
George III (1760-1820)
From our collectables, we are delighted to offer this Georgian Treen Dog Snuff Box. The Treen Snuff Box beautifully formed in ...
Category
European George III Antique 18th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects
Materials
Wood
A Georgian Broad & Fine Flute Magnum Carafe
Located in Steyning, West sussex
A Georgian broad and fine flute magnum carafe with engraved band.
Category
English Georgian Antique 18th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects
Materials
Cut Glass
A Fine Pair Of Emerald Green Taper Decanters
Located in Steyning, West sussex
A fine pair of emerald green taper form decanters with faceted stopper.
Category
English Antique 18th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects
Materials
Cut Glass
A Pair of 18th Century Italian painted and Gilt Wooden Candlesticks
Located in Bishop's Stortford, GB
A Pair of 18th Century Italian painted and Gilt Wooden Candlesticks, Candle Holders CIRCA 1750'S, Set upon Lion Paw Tri Feet with ornate carvings and decorated stems these beautfully...
Category
Italian George III Antique 18th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects
Materials
Giltwood
Ceramic Shield Ornament from Thailand, 15th-16th Century
Located in New York, NY
A shield-shaped architectural detail from Thailand, circa 15-16th Century.
Reclaimed from old constructions and preserved in time, these architectural details were a decorative sta...
Category
Thai Other Antique 18th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Georgian Yew Wood Parrot Snuff Box
Located in Newark, England
18th Century George III Period
From our collectables, we are delighted to offer this Georgian Yew Wood Parrot Snuff Box. The snuff box made from Yew wood is beautifully formed in the shape of a parrot with big round beak, simulated feathers and feet tucked under the base of the snuff box. The box with visible patination and wear from years of handling leaving it in a beautiful golden brown colour. The sniff box...
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European George III Antique 18th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects
Materials
Wood, Yew
After F.T. Germain Flambeau candlestick in gilded bronze - Louis XV France 18th
By François-Thomas Germain
Located in Beuzevillette, FR
Beautiful Louis XV period candlestick in gilded bronze after the "King's model", created in the mid-18th century by François-Thomas Germain to serve the needs of royal houses
This ve...
Category
French Louis XV Antique 18th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects
Materials
Bronze
Framed 18th C. Swedish Botanical Engravings, Set of 4
Located in Atlanta, GA
A collection of four art pieces of Swedish 18th century ferns, displayed nicely within custom gold toned wooden frames. This set of framed wall decorations each features a separate h...
Category
Swedish Antique 18th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects
Materials
Glass, Wood
18th Century Brass Candlestick
Located in London, GB
A large 18th century brass candlestick with an unusual geometric shaped pierced drip pan and two tier stem.
Category
Antique 18th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects
Materials
Brass
Coppia di sculture in stucco antico raffigurante Cerere e Giove, XVIII secolo
Located in Firenze, IT
Questa eccezionale coppia di sculture in stucco antico, risalente al XVIII secolo e originaria della Toscana, cattura l'essenza e la maestosità delle divinità romane Cerere e Giove.
...
Category
Italian Antique 18th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects
Materials
Stucco
18th Century Venetian Gilded Wood Candle Stand or Spike
Located in Miami, FL
Fine 18th Century Venetian candle stand or spike, hand-carved and gilded wood. Beautiful columnar shape on a square platform base on bun feet.
This gorgeous item is very decorative ...
Category
Italian Baroque Antique 18th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects
Materials
Wood, Giltwood
Pair 18th Century Italian Large Gold Candlesticks
Located in New Orleans, LA
These beautiful candlesticks are an exquisite find. The gold finish adds a nice metallic pop to any space.
Category
Italian Antique 18th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects
Materials
Wood, Giltwood
Neoclassical Marble Statue
Located in New Orleans, LA
Romanesque sculpture is bold, dignified and gets our attention. This Neo-classic form is all that and more. This is a large female figure with a gentle S curve. Her tunic has beautif...
Category
Neoclassical Antique 18th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects
Materials
Concrete, Marble
Important 18th Century Porcelain and Bronze Box by Meissen
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
Dimensions - H: 1 3/4in W: 3 1/2in D: 2in
This Mid 18th Century Porcelain and Bronze Box by Meissen is truly a spectacular piece and is of the highest quality! If you look at the p...
Category
German Rococo Antique 18th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects
Materials
Bronze, Ormolu
Opalised Iridescent Ammonite Fossil
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
A complete prehistoric Cleoniceras opalised iridescent ammonite fossil, originating from Madagascar, presented on an exclusive museum-quality painted plaster base. Over 200 million y...
Category
Malagasy Antique 18th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects
Materials
Shell
Pair of 17th Century Brass Candlesticks
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
A pair of solid brass Flemish candlesticks from the 1600’s. This outstanding pair of candlesticks have stayed together for over 300 years. Be sure to view the detailed images to see ...
Category
French Other Antique 18th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects
Materials
Brass
Swedish Rococo Longcase Clock signed Petter Södermann Stockholm
Located in Worpswede / Bremen, DE
Very decorative and fine rococo longcase clock by the renowned clockmaker Petter Södermann Stockholm (1740-1813). Finely carved case with scroll and shellwork gilded and painted in a...
Category
Swedish Rococo Antique 18th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects
Materials
Wood
Gustavian white painted Longcase Clock Mathias Kullberg Stockholm 18th century
Located in Worpswede / Bremen, DE
Very decorative Swedish longcase clock from the Gustavian period painted in a cream white with giltwood decoration. The dial is signed by the Stockholm clockmaker Mathias Kullberg (1...
Category
Swedish Gustavian Antique 18th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects
Materials
Wood
Two Bowls with knot shaped design on inside, Ming Era(15th century)
Located in seoul, KR
Two Bowls from the Ming dynasty cargo. A piece identical pattern is included on page 119 of the title 'The Age of Discovery: Asian Ceramics Found Along the Maritime Silk Road'.
Peri...
Category
Chinese Ming Antique 18th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic, Porcelain
Fossil Leaf Montana USA Paleocene Epoch Natural Fossilized Plant Specimen
Located in Forney, TX
Fossil Leaf
Davidia antiqua
Paleocene epoch
Fort Union Formation
Glendive, Montana, USA
5.47 x 5.55 x 0.97 inches
(13.90 x 14.10 x 2.46 cm)
Beautifully presented and carefully pres...
Category
American Antique 18th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects
Materials
Stone
Early to Mid 16th Century Salvaged Ming Gap Jar from Shipwreck
Located in Atlanta, GA
This early to mid 16th century ceramic vessel from Thailand is an excellent specimen of a salvaged ceramic jar from a shipwreck during in the Min...
Category
Thai Antique 18th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Early 18th Century Baroque Italian Sculpture of an Angel
Located in Catania, Sicilia
This Wood Sculpture of an Angel would likely is a masterpiece of religious art, reflecting the exuberance and drama characteristic of the Baroque period. Baroque art often sought to ...
Category
Italian Baroque Antique 18th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects
Materials
Wood, Lacquer
1750s Pair of Lacquered Wood Sculptures of Angel Heads with Wings
Located in Catania, Sicilia
Important pair of 18th century lacquered wood angel heads, from Northern Italy. The angel heads with wings are carved from a single piece of wood and decorated in polychrome with mec...
Category
Italian Louis XV Antique 18th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects
Materials
Fruitwood
Ming Gap Jar from Shipwreck Salvage, Thailand
Located in Atlanta, GA
This centuries-old ceramic vessel from Thailand is an excellent specimen of a salvaged ceramic jar from a shipwreck during in the Ming gap period. This antique jar from Thailand, cir...
Category
Thai Antique 18th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Early French 'Pendule Religieuse' signed C Raillard
By Claude Raillard
Located in HAARLEM, NL
8-day movement, 2 spring barrels, verge escapement, thread suspended pendulum with cycloidal cheeks, striking full on the hours and one stroke on the half hours on a single bell, out...
Category
French Antique 18th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects
Materials
Brass
Salvaged Shipwreck Ming Gap Jar, Thailand
Located in Atlanta, GA
This ceramic vessel from Thailand, circa early to mid 1500's, is an excellent specimen of a salvaged ceramic jar from a shipwreck during in the Ming gap period. This antique jar from...
Category
Thai Antique 18th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
18th Century Hand Forged Iron Candlestick
Located in Rochester, NY
18th century hand forged primitive iron candlestick in nicely aged original old surface. Measures 8 inches high x 4 1/2 inches across curled four footed base. Look at all pictures an...
Category
Unknown Primitive Antique 18th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects
Materials
Iron
Korean antique pottery jar/17th-19th century/Beautiful glazed /Joseon Dynasty
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
We would like to introduce beautiful old Korean pottery.
This is excavated pottery made during the Joseon Dynasty (17th-19th century).
During the Joseon Dynasty, common people were p...
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South Korean Other Antique 18th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects
Materials
Pottery
Late 18th C. Italian Carved Wood Tilted Display Bowl, Approx. 2 Ft Long
Located in Atlanta, GA
An Italian carved and painted wooden bowl for display, from the turn of the 18th and 19th century. This antique bowl from Italy is oblong in shape, with front end/head tilted upward....
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Italian Antique 18th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects
Materials
Wood
Vintage Petrified Wood Catch-All Bowl
Located in San Diego, CA
A very nice vintage petrified wood catch all / bowl, circa 1970s. The piece is in very good condition with wonderful brown and tan colors and measures 7"W x 6"D x 1"H. Cool piece! ...
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Mexican Mid-Century Modern Antique 18th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects
Materials
Petrified Wood
Ancient Apullian Iliupersis Pottery Bell Krater
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Rare Ancient Apullian Iliupersis pottery bell krater made in the c. 350 B.C. having fine traditional figures. One side shows a seated maiden wearing a sleeveless garment, and the oth...
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Greek Antique 18th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Antique Korean Buncheong Flat Bottle Vase with Incised Designs
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Korean Buncheong stoneware vase circa 15th century of Joseon Dynasty. The robust vase with thick walls was made in a bottle form with rounded square contour and flattened surfaces....
Category
Korean Archaistic Antique 18th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Rare Hendrick Schoonbeck Dutch Marquetry Tall Case Grandfather Clock
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
Signed Hendrick Schoonbeek, Amsterdam
The arched hood with molded cornice above a shaped long door inlaid with checkerboard parquetry, the similarly inlaid shaped plinth raised on b...
Category
Dutch Rococo Antique 18th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects
Materials
Brass, Iron
Giant Titanites Ammonite Fossil on Stand
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
A superb giant ammonite fossil of the Titanites Giganteus variety mounted on a bespoke steel stand with sandstone base. Ex. private collection of Gordon Walkden.
Sourced from Worth Quarry, Swanage on Britain’s Jurassic Coast, this impressive large-scale ammonite spans a length of 66 cm (25.89 in). It is an excellent example of the Titanites variety, with a defined scroll shape and natural, stone-like texture with distinctive fossilised chambers present throughout. The Titanites variety of ammonite date back as far as 152 million years to the late Tithonian period.
Provenance: From the fascinating collection of Gordon Walkden (1944-2022), emeritus Professor of Geology at Aberdeen University. Affectionally known as Aberdeen’s answer to Indiana Jones, Walkden contributed enormously to research through his papers and talks on British marbles, minerals and fossils...
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English Antique 18th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects
Materials
Stone
Kangxi Period Chinese Porcelain Kakiemon Plate Dutch Decorated, 18th Century
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
A Japanese Kakiemon-style bird, Birds (magpie) and Three friends of winter dish. Painted by by a Dutch painter to decorate a Chinese porcelain blank.
The scene and quality of painti...
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Chinese Antique 18th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects
Materials
Porcelain
A Fine Flemish Carved Figure of a Man
Located in London, GB
A Fine Flemish Carved Figure of a Man
Attributed to Henrick Douverman (c. 1480 - 1543) (sometimes known as Heinrich Douwermann)
Wood (oak)
Flemish
Early 16th Century
SIZE: 28cm high...
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Dutch Antique 18th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects
Materials
Wood
Adoration of the Magi in polychrome terracotta, 17th century
Located in Milan, IT
XVII Century
Adoration of the Magi
Polychrome terracotta, 24 x 18 cm
The present relief, made of terracotta that retains the original polychromy, depicts the famous episode in the...
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects
Materials
Pottery
Polished Jigsaw Ammonite Fossil
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
A complete prehistoric polished jigsaw ammonite fossil, originating from Madagascar, presented on an exclusive museum-quality painted plaster base. A natural historical artefact, pre...
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Malagasy Antique 18th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects
Materials
Precious Stone
Mid-18th Century Italian Hand Carved Walnut and Gilt Putti Sculpture with Wings
Located in Dallas, TX
This elegant antique putti figure was carved in Italy, circa 1770. Standing on an oval base, the detailed statue features a young boy with wings his head turned to the side. The ador...
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Italian Antique 18th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects
Materials
Walnut
Chinese Neolithic Majiayao Bichrome Jar w/ Handles
Located in Bonita Springs, FL
East Asia, China, Neolithic Period, Majiayao culture, ca. 3300 to 2000 BCE. An impressive pottery jar of a voluminous form hand-painted with abstract linear and geometric designs. Ve...
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Asian Antique 18th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects
Materials
Pottery
French 18th Century Baroque Carved Giltwood Winged Angel Head
Located in Buisson, FR
Beautiful weathered giltwood angelhead.
France, circa 1700-1750
Weathered, several losses on the gilding and old repairs which suits its high age.
Measurement here below inclusive th...
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French Baroque Antique 18th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects
Materials
Wood
Large Stone Mortar 16th Century
Located in Bonita Springs, FL
This very large and unique stone mortar from the 16th century has a beautiful and rare color palette. Earth tones accentuate the color layers of the marble. This piece has a great pa...
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Danish Antique 18th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects
Materials
Stone, Marble
A Small Bronze Group of a Prancing Stag
Located in London, GB
A Small Bronze Group of a Prancing Stag
Bronze, gilt bronze
South Germany; Nuremberg or Augsburg
Late 17th Century / Circa 1620
SIZE: 12cm high - 4¾ ins high
This bronze group, made in southern Germany, bears great similarities with the gilded silver table...
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German Antique 18th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects
Materials
Bronze
Very Large Granite Stone Mortar 16th Century
Located in Bonita Springs, FL
This very large and unique granite stone mortar from the 16th century has a beautiful and rare color palette. This impressive piece has a great patina and character. It looks impress...
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French Antique 18th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects
Materials
Stone, Granite
Chinese Large Neolithic Pottery Jar Caiyan Culture TL Tested
By A. Batucchi
Located in Bonita Springs, FL
A majestic large terracotta jar with impressed decorations to the mid to lower body, a slightly flaring neck with globular body. Impressed decoration also to the top of the neck belo...
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Asian Other Antique 18th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects
Materials
Terracotta
Antique English Inlaid Mahogany Tea Caddy, circa 1790
Located in Bath, GB
A very handsome George III tea caddy, made from Mahogany and beautifully inlaid with panels and highly decorative foliate marquetry to the front and top. The top has a handsome cast ...
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English George III Antique 18th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects
Materials
Mahogany
18th Century, Italian Carved Wooden Wing of a Baroque Angel
Located in Buisson, FR
Beautiful Baroque angel-wing. Rare and very decorative item placed on a wooden base, Italy, circa 1750. Weathered. Measurement is inclusive the wooden base.
H:32,5cm W:22cm D:5,5cm
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Italian Baroque Antique 18th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects
Materials
Wood
Spectacular Indus Valley Terracota Vessel with Zebu Bulls
Located in Bonita Springs, FL
Spectacular large terracota vessel with bulbous body and a flat vase. A large frieze od dark-painted geometric and floral decorations features on the top half of the vessel.
This is ...
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Asian Antique 18th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects
Materials
Pottery
French, 18th Century, Hand Forged Iron Rat De Cave Candleholder
Located in Buisson, FR
Wrought iron rat de cave candleholder, Normandie, France, 18th century. Weathered.
H:24cm W:13cm D:12cm
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French French Provincial Antique 18th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects
Materials
Iron
Huge Ancient Amlash Pottery Pitcher Pinched Spout
Located in Bonita Springs, FL
Pottery Pitcher Pinched Spout in Great Size and Form.
Ancient Near East / Ancient Mediterranean, Amlash culture, ca. 1400 to 1000 BCE. A hand-built redware pottery vessel of a grand ...
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects
Materials
Pottery
Giltwood and polychrome half-relief representation of Saint Rococo. Spain, 16th
Located in PARIS, FR
Important bas-relief in carved wood with traces of gilt, in an architectural frame with two angels in the corners, representing Saint Rocco.
Considered, among other things, the Patro...
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Spanish Renaissance Antique 18th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects
Materials
Wood
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