Were there cannons in the 16th century?

Yes, there were cannons in the 16th century. The history of the weapon dates back to 12th-century China. Historical records suggest that the first cannons appeared in Europe during the Islamic wars in Iberia in the 13th century. Find a range of antique cannons on 1stDibs.

Was there glass in the 16th century?

Yes, the history of glass-making goes back much further than the 1600s. It’s believed that they were making glass in different parts of the world at least 3,600 years ago, maybe even longer. During the late Bronze Age in Egypt and in Western Asia, glassmarking advanced significantly and was manipulated extensively to produce vessels, jewelry, and works of art. Shop a range of antique and vintage glass on 1stDibs.

Did they have wedding rings in the 18th century?

Yes, wedding rings have a long history, stretching back to ancient Egypt. The first diamond engagement ring was created in 1477 by Archduke Maximillian of Austria. Browse a wide array of vintage and contemporary wedding rings on 1stDibs.

How did art change in the 18th century?

In the 18th century, art changed in style from Baroque to Rococo and Neoclassicism. Art became more ornamented and idealized during the Rococo period and then shifted toward a style that emulated the artwork of ancient Greece and Rome near the end of the century. You’ll find a variety of fine art on 1stDibs.

How do you identify 18th-century furniture?

To identify 18th-century furniture, you can research your piece in the context of the prevailing styles of the period or consult a certified appraiser or experienced antique dealer. To identify your item on your own, look over it for maker's marks, such as carvings, stamps, brands and labels. Researching the marking can help you determine the maker of your piece, and from there, you can search further to learn more about your particular item. Without a maker's mark, the best approach is to consider the characteristics of the dominant furniture styles during the 18th century. In England, these included William and Mary, Queen Anne, Georgian, Chippendale, Hepplewhite and Sheraton. Some French furniture styles of the 1700s include Louis XV, Louis XVI and Régence. Find a diverse assortment of 18th-century furniture on 1stDibs.

What is the most important painting of the 20th century?

What painting is the most important of the 20th century is largely a matter of personal opinion. Some notable works produced during the period include Paul Cézanne's Mont Sainte-Victoire, Pablo Picasso's Les Demoiselles d'Avignon, Henri Matisse's The Dance and Jackson Pollock's Lavender Mist. Shop a large selection of 20th-century paintings on 1stDibs.

What furniture was used in the 16th century?

A variety of furniture was used during the 16th century. Items commonly found in homes include high-backed armchairs, chests, stools, benches and cupboards. Most European artisans active during the time period produced pieces out of oak wood. Find a large collection of antique furniture on 1stDibs.

What is 17th-century furniture called?

What 17th-century furniture is called varies. The general term for all furniture produced 100 years ago, including 17th-century pieces, is antique furniture. You may also choose to be more specific and describe a piece by its style. Theatrical and lavish, the Baroque style was prevalent across Europe from the 17th to the mid-18th century and spread around the world through colonialism, including in Asia, Africa and the Americas. Baroque furniture was extravagant in all aspects, from shape to materials. 17th-century pieces from England often feature characteristics of the William and Mary style, such as crisp lines, maple and walnut veneers, inlaid bands and C-scroll ornaments. On 1stDibs, explore a variety of antique furniture.

Who invented the reflector telescope in the 17th century?

Sir Isaac Newton invented the reflector telescope in the 17th century. He created it as a replacement for the refracting telescope, which tended to have poor optics. Find a collection of antique and vintage telescopes on 1stDibs from some of the world’s top sellers.

How can I identify 18th century brass candlesticks?

One way to check if your brass candlesticks are from the 18th century is to look for the two seams running lengthwise on either side. This is from when the candlestick was molded in two halves and then soldered together. You’ll find a variety of candlesticks of all shapes and sizes from some of the top sellers on 1stDibs.

What are the major features of Dutch 17th century portraiture?

17th-century Dutch portraiture has many similarities to other Baroque paintings, including rich colors, dark shadows and intense lighting. Many famous Dutch Baroque works lean toward realism. In Dutch portraiture, props and detailed backgrounds are uncommon. You'll find a collection of Dutch Baroque paintings from some of the world’s top art dealers on 1stDibs.

Who was one of the most important portrait painters of the 19th century?

British artist John Singer Sargent was one of the most important portrait painters of the 19th century. Other notable portraitists from the period include James Abbott McNeill Whistler, Eugène Delacroix, Théodore Géricault, Gustave Courbet, Édouard Manet, Mary Cassat, Claude Monet and Pierre-Auguste Renoir. On 1stDibs, find a wide variety of portrait paintings.

Which individuals are considered the Big Three of 18th-century cartoons, and why?

The individuals considered the Big Three of 18th-century cartoons are William Hogarth, James Gillray and George Cruikshank. Although the 18th century saw a widespread increase in illustrations in newspapers, these three illustrators were particularly well-known for their work. Hogarth's work was extremely diverse, ranging from serious, realistic paintings and portraits to satirical and moralistic illustrations filled with symbolism. A British caricaturist, Gillray is remembered today for his artworks representing political and social satires, like his political cartoons against George III of England. Despite being a prolific caricaturist, Cruikshank is now most famous for illustrating the works of Charles Dickens. On 1stDibs, find a wide variety of illustrations.

What art style was used by the 19th-century French painters?

The French painters of the 19th century worked in two styles. Neoclassicism dominated the first half of the century, and Impressionism was the most common style during the second half. On 1stDibs, you can find a variety of French paintings.

What kinds of figures elevated the use of porcelain in 18th century Europe?

At the end of the 17th century, Europe went into a frenzy over porcelain. Asian porcelain was highly sought after, and spurred the foundation of the Meissen factory in France, where hard porcelain went on to be made. You’ll find a large collection of porcelain pieces from many of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.

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Original Vintage Train Travel Poster Chichester British Railways Lander

$1,029

H 40.16 in W 25.2 in D 0.04 in

Original Vintage Train Travel Poster Chichester British Railways Lander

By Reginald Lander

Located in London, GB

and the 1501 Market Cross, the 11th century Cathedral with its 12th century sculptures and detached

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Vintage 1970s British Posters

Materials

Paper

Procession with Horses, India, 12th Century Stone Sculpture, 12th century

$35,000

H 15 in W 23 in D 5 in

Procession with Horses, India, 12th Century Stone Sculpture

Located in Palm Desert, CA

A stone sculpture by an unknown Indian artist. "Procession with Horses, India, 12th Century" is a

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15th Century and Earlier Tribal Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Stone

AreiRaBlessing of Sage Agastya, 2025

$1,661

H 31.5 in W 23.63 in D 0.79 in

Blessing of Sage Agastya

Located in Zofingen, AG

of a rare 12th-century sculpture depicting the revered Hindu sage Agastya, shown in the powerful

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2010s Aesthetic Movement Abstract Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Acrylic

Bodhisattva of Compassion Sculpture, Gilded Bronze, 12th Century

$3,950

H 7.75 in W 3.5 in D 1.75 in

Bodhisattva of Compassion Sculpture, Gilded Bronze, 12th Century

Located in Ukiah, CA

A large and exceptionally expressive Bodhisattva of Compassion, likely dating to the 12th or early

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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Cambodian Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Bronze

12th Century Rare Romanesque Wood Sculpture of the Virgin Mary

$11,200Sale Price|20% Off

H 16 in W 4.25 in D 3.5 in

12th Century Rare Romanesque Wood Sculpture of the Virgin Mary

Located in Vero Beach, FL

12th century extremely rare romanesque wood sculpture of the Virgin Mary. Magnificent wood hand

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Antique 15th Century and Earlier English Medieval Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Stone

12th Century Italian Roman Marble Lion

$13,646

H 7.88 in W 11.82 in D 3.94 in

12th Century Italian Roman Marble Lion

Located in Madrid, ES

Italian Romanesque 12th century marble recumbent lion 12th century Italian roman marble lion

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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Italian Gothic Animal Sculptures

Materials

Stone

Southern Thai Bronze Buddha Sculpture, 11th/12th Century, Antique Art. Fine Cast

$4,500

H 4.25 in W 3 in D 2.5 in

Southern Thai Bronze Buddha Sculpture, 11th/12th Century, Antique Art. Fine Cast

Located in Ukiah, CA

A rare and compelling 11th/12th century Southern Thai bronze Buddha, representing a regional

Category

Antique 15th Century and Earlier Thai Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Bronze

12th Century Pagan Votive Tablet from Burma

$1,330

H 8.08 in W 5.91 in D 3.55 in

12th Century Pagan Votive Tablet from Burma

Located in DEVENTER, NL

Bagan style Originating from Burma 12th century - original from the Pagan period Still in very good

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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Burmese Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

12th Century Pagan Votive Tablet from Burma

$1,242

H 8.19 in W 5.91 in D 3.55 in

12th Century Pagan Votive Tablet from Burma

Located in DEVENTER, NL

Bagan style Originating from Burma 12th century - original from the Pagan period Still in very good

Category

Antique 15th Century and Earlier Burmese Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

12th Century, Pagan Votive Tablet from Burma

$1,121

H 7.84 in W 5.91 in D 3.55 in

12th Century, Pagan Votive Tablet from Burma

Located in DEVENTER, NL

Bagan style Originating from Burma 12th century - original from the Pagan period Still in very good

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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Burmese Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

12th Century Pagan Votive Tablet from Burma

$1,355

H 7.68 in W 5.6 in D 2.6 in

12th Century Pagan Votive Tablet from Burma

Located in DEVENTER, NL

: 1.248 kgs Bagan style Originating from Burma 12th century - original from the Pagan period Still in

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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Burmese Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

17th century Mexican Oil on Copper of the Virgen del Toledo

$30,200

H 16.93 in W 12.21 in D 1.97 in

17th century Mexican Oil on Copper of the Virgen del Toledo

Located in York, GB

This late 17th-century Mexican oil on copper painting of a 12th century sculpture of the Virgin at

Category

Antique Late 17th Century Mexican Baroque Paintings

Materials

Copper

Indian Red Sandstone Female Deity Fragment, Mounted, 12th Century

$8,500

H 14.5 in W 6.25 in D 5 in

Indian Red Sandstone Female Deity Fragment, Mounted, 12th Century

Located in Kilmarnock, VA

Carved red sandstone bust of a female deity, India, circa 10th-12th century. The fragment itself

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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Sandstone

12th century Pagan Votive Tablet from Burma - OriginalBuddhas

$1,331

H 7.84 in W 5.91 in D 3.55 in

12th century Pagan Votive Tablet from Burma - OriginalBuddhas

Located in DEVENTER, NL

Presenting this 12th-century Pagan votive tablet, an authentic and very special artifact from

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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Burmese Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Terracotta

12th century Pagan Votive Tablet from Burma - OriginalBuddhas

$1,205

H 8.19 in W 5.91 in D 3.55 in

12th century Pagan Votive Tablet from Burma - OriginalBuddhas

Located in DEVENTER, NL

This 12th century Pagan Votive Tablet Material: Terracotta 20,8 cm high 15 cm wide and 9 cm deep

Category

Antique 15th Century and Earlier Burmese Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Terracotta

Canaanite Anthropoid Coffin Lid - 12th-10th century BC

$18,987

H 16.54 in W 13.78 in D 7.09 in

Canaanite Anthropoid Coffin Lid - 12th-10th century BC

Located in Bruxelles, BE

Rare Canaanite Anthropoid Coffin Lid Terra Cotta 12th – 10th Century BC Provenance: Public

Category

Antique 15th Century and Earlier Israeli Archaistic Wall-mounted Sculptures

Materials

Terracotta

10-12th century Antique sandstone Jain fragment from India

$16,854

H 27.56 in W 22.05 in D 7.88 in

10-12th century Antique sandstone Jain fragment from India

Located in DEVENTER, NL

This antique sandstone Jain fragment, originating from India, dates back to the 10th-12th century

Category

Antique 15th Century and Earlier Indian Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Sandstone

Burmese Pyu/Mon Cast Bronze Monk Sculpture, 10th–12th Century, Myanmar

$2,520

H 2.875 in W 1.5 in D 1.5 in

Burmese Pyu/Mon Cast Bronze Monk Sculpture, 10th–12th Century, Myanmar

Located in Ukiah, CA

Extremely Early Burmese Pyu/Mon Bronze Monk, circa 10th–12th Century A rare and evocative solid

Category

Antique 15th Century and Earlier Burmese Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Bronze

Rare Japanese antique wooden god statue /12th century/small wabi-sabi figurines

$1,500

H 5.36 in W 3.94 in D 2.13 in

Rare Japanese antique wooden god statue /12th century/small wabi-sabi figurines

Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba

around the 12th century. The time is the end of the Heian period. (Heian period, 9th century to 12th

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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Japanese Other Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Cypress

Large 11th/12th Century Cambodian Buddha Sculpture, Antique Asian Art. Well Cast

$3,950

H 9.88 in W 9.5 in D 6.75 in

Large 11th/12th Century Cambodian Buddha Sculpture, Antique Asian Art. Well Cast

Located in Ukiah, CA

A powerful and evocative large size 11-13th century Cambodian bronze Buddha, originating from the

Category

Antique 15th Century and Earlier Cambodian Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Stone, Bronze

Khmer Bronze Uma, Angkor Wat Style, 12th Century, Cambodia

$3,900

H 8 in W 2.5 in D 2.5 in

Khmer Bronze Uma, Angkor Wat Style, 12th Century, Cambodia

Located in Austin, TX

12th century, Cambodia. This small Khmer bronze devotional figure depicts the Hindu goddess Uma

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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Cambodian Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Bronze

Four Evangelists, 12th Century, Gold Gilded and Polychromed Carved-Wood Purcha

$45,500 / set

H 27 in W 20 in D 1.5 in

Four Evangelists, 12th Century, Gold Gilded and Polychromed Carved-Wood Purcha

Located in North Miami, FL

12th Century Spanish (Romanesque Period) gold gilded and polychromed carved-wood plaques of the

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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Spanish Wall-mounted Sculptures

Materials

Gold Leaf

Indian Carved Wood of Shakti Goddess, Ca. 8th to 12th Century

$14,500

H 21.5 in Dm 7.13 in

Indian Carved Wood of Shakti Goddess, Ca. 8th to 12th Century

Located in New York, NY

Indian Medieval Carved Wood Sculpture of Shakti Goddess Ca. 8th to 12th Century

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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Indian Anglo-Indian Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Central Javanese Cast Silver Transcendent Buddha, 9th-12th Century, Indonesia

$19,500

H 3.5 in W 2.88 in D 2 in

Central Javanese Cast Silver Transcendent Buddha, 9th-12th Century, Indonesia

Located in Austin, TX

Akshobhya, early classical Javanese period, 9th - 12th century, Java, Indonesia. Cast in silver, the

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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Javanese Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Silver

10-12th century Special antique marble figure of a Jain Tīrthaṅkara from India

$40,940

H 53.55 in W 18.9 in D 8.67 in

10-12th century Special antique marble figure of a Jain Tīrthaṅkara from India

Located in DEVENTER, NL

This special antique marble figure of a Jain Tīrthaṅkara, dating back to the 10th-12th century, is

Category

Antique 15th Century and Earlier Indian Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Marble

Gilt-Bronze Group Depicting an Act of Almsgiving. England, early 12th century

$17,502

Gilt-Bronze Group Depicting an Act of Almsgiving. England, early 12th century

Located in London, GB

Gilt-Bronze Group Possibly Depicting an Act of Almsgiving England, early 12th century

Category

Antique 15th Century and Earlier Figurines and Sculptures

Seated Virgin with Child (Sedes Sapientiae) from the 12th Century in Spain

$9,184

H 9.85 in W 4.34 in D 3.15 in

Seated Virgin with Child (Sedes Sapientiae) from the 12th Century in Spain

Located in Madrid, ES

from the 12th century represents the Seated Virgin with Child (Sedes Sapientiae), standing out as an

Category

Antique 15th Century and Earlier Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Fruitwood

12th/13thC Cast Khmer Lime Pot Figure Holding a Dog, True Museum-Quality

$4,200

H 5 in W 3.5 in D 3.25 in

12th/13thC Cast Khmer Lime Pot Figure Holding a Dog, True Museum-Quality

Located in Ukiah, CA

This exceptionally rare 12th–13th century Khmer lime-pot figure, depicting a seated attendant

Category

Antique 15th Century and Earlier Cambodian Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Bronze, Copper

Khmer Bronze Buddhist Triad, Style of the Bayon, 12th-13th Century, Cambodia

$58,000

H 9 in W 7 in D 1.5 in

Khmer Bronze Buddhist Triad, Style of the Bayon, 12th-13th Century, Cambodia

Located in Austin, TX

, late 12th-early 13th century, Cambodia. This triad represents one of the most important images in

Category

Antique 15th Century and Earlier Cambodian Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Bronze

Carved Amber Figure of Christ

$13,053

H 16.34 in W 16.74 in D 1.97 in

Carved Amber Figure of Christ

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

martyr. The artist who authored this amber sculpture has rigorously used 12th century Romanesque rules

Category

Antique 19th Century German Gothic Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Other

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Janiform marble head, Italy, 12th-13th century

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H 4.34 in

Janiform marble head, Italy, 12th-13th century

Located in Paris, FR

Janiform marble head, Italy, 12th-13th century Consisting of a bearded and horned old man's head

Category

15th Century and Earlier Medieval Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Marble

Large Clay Male Bust, Bankoni, Mali, 12th-16th Century

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H 22.84 in W 11.42 in D 7.88 in

Large Clay Male Bust, Bankoni, Mali, 12th-16th Century

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

Large male bust. Terra cotta, Bankoni, Mali. Presumed period: 12th-16th century

Category

Antique 15th Century and Earlier Malian Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Terracotta

Carved Black Basalt Stele of Vishnu Pala Period, 11th or 12th Century

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H 35.5 in W 14 in D 5 in

Carved Black Basalt Stele of Vishnu Pala Period, 11th or 12th Century

Located in London, GB

India, who ruled between the 8th and 12th centuries - at the height of their power, they ruled an Empire

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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Indian Sculptures and Carvings

Carved Stone Sculpture, Divinity, Khmer Art, 11th / 12th Century.

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H 11.82 in W 7.88 in D 6.7 in

Carved Stone Sculpture, Divinity, Khmer Art, 11th / 12th Century.

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

Carved stone sculpture, Divinity, Khmer Art, 11th / 12th century. Sculpture of the head of a male

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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Asian Chinese Export Busts

Materials

Stone

Ancient 12th c sandstone head of Apsara sculpture with COA

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H 17.5 in W 8 in D 5.5 in

Ancient 12th c sandstone head of Apsara sculpture with COA

Located in Long Island City, NY

An ancient head of Apsara sculpture made of sandstone from the Angkor Wat period, 12th ?entury

Category

Antique 15th Century and Earlier Cambodian Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Sandstone

12th century antique pottery Pagan Votive Tablet from Burma - OriginalBuddhas

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H 5.83 in W 4.57 in D 0.99 in

12th century antique pottery Pagan Votive Tablet from Burma - OriginalBuddhas

Located in DEVENTER, NL

14,8 cm high 11,6 cm wide and 2,5 cm deep Bagan style Original from the Bagan period, 11-12th century

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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Burmese Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Pottery

Ancient Glazed Ceramic Pillow, Liao Dinasty China, 10th-12th Century

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H 5.52 in W 7.49 in D 5.52 in

Ancient Glazed Ceramic Pillow, Liao Dinasty China, 10th-12th Century

Located in Roma, IT

Glazed ceramic pillow is an original manufacture realizer in China during the Liao Dinasty in China. Original ivory colored glaze ceramic with a non-glazed base. Provenance: A...

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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Chinese Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

Carved Javan Hindu Basalt Style from 12th Century

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H 17 in W 11 in L 17 in

Carved Javan Hindu Basalt Style from 12th Century

Located in Atlanta, GA

been carved on all sides in the Hindu style of the 12th and 13th centuries. The basalt is old volcanic

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20th Century Indonesian Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Stone

Romanesque Telamon - Northern Italy, late 12th (Reemployed Roman marble)

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H 12.6 in W 7.09 in D 6.7 in

Romanesque Telamon - Northern Italy, late 12th (Reemployed Roman marble)

Located in Bruxelles, BE

Telamon Northern Italy, late 12th - early 13th century Reemployed Roman marble H 32 x L 18 x P 17

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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Italian Medieval Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Marble

Indian Sandstone Torso of a Male Deity, Medieval Period, 9th-12th Century

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H 24 in W 10 in D 6.5 in

Indian Sandstone Torso of a Male Deity, Medieval Period, 9th-12th Century

Located in Austin, TX

An Indian medieval period (9th - 12th century) carved sandstone torso of a deity, most likely Surya

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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Indian Medieval Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Sandstone

Khmer Sandstone Stele Schist of Buddha or Shiva, 12th Century

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H 13.4 in W 10 in D 5.5 in

Khmer Sandstone Stele Schist of Buddha or Shiva, 12th Century

Located in Dallas, TX

sculpture of Buddha in a squatting stance. Greystone or sandstone frieze with fine detail. 12th century

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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Cambodian Pre-Columbian Figurative Scul...

Materials

Sandstone

ITALIAN MEDIEVAL CAPITAL, 12th/13th Century, ITALY, 12th/13th Century

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H 7.49 in W 9.06 in D 9.06 in

ITALIAN MEDIEVAL CAPITAL, 12th/13th Century

Located in Milan, IT

ITALIAN MEDIEVAL CAPITAL Italy, 12th/13th Century marble 19 x 23 x 23 cm 7 1/2 x 9 x 9 in total

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15th Century and Earlier Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Marble

Indian Pink Sandstone Figure of a Deity, Central India, 11th/12th century, Circa 11th/12th century

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H 22 in W 10.5 in D 6 in

Indian Pink Sandstone Figure of a Deity, Central India, 11th/12th century

Located in SANTA FE, NM

Indian Pink Sandstone Torso of Brahma Central India, ca. 11th/12th century Pink Sandstone 22

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15th Century and Earlier Other Art Style Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Sandstone

12th Century Khmer Sandstone Bhudda Shrine Schist

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H 12 in W 10 in D 3.5 in

12th Century Khmer Sandstone Bhudda Shrine Schist

Located in Dallas, TX

flame crown, 12th century. Measures: Height 12 inches (30 cm) Width: 10 inches (25.5 cm) Provenance

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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Cambodian Archaistic Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Sandstone

Burmese Pagan Empire 12th or 13th Century Votive Terracotta Buddha Bas-Relief

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H 9.5 in W 5 in D 3 in

Burmese Pagan Empire 12th or 13th Century Votive Terracotta Buddha Bas-Relief

Located in Yonkers, NY

A Burmese Pagan Empire terracotta votive Buddha sculpture from the 12th or 13th century, mounted on

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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Burmese Mounted Objects

Materials

Metal

A Carved Schist Stele of Parvati, India 12th Century

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H 19.75 in W 10 in D 6 in

A Carved Schist Stele of Parvati, India 12th Century

Located in Ottawa, Ontario

The Hindu Goddess Parvati - wife consort of Shiva and Goddess of beauty, fertility & marriage, shown carved in high relief issuing from a gray schist stele with a petal carved border...

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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Indian Other Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Schist

12th Century Indian Red Sandstone Bust of a Deity

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H 22.5 in W 17.5 in D 10 in

12th Century Indian Red Sandstone Bust of a Deity

Located in Southampton, NY

stand, 12th century. Condition: Excellent condition for age and wear. Metal stand has some minor wear.

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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Indian Other Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Sandstone

Ancient 12th Century Khmer Cambodia Sandstone Vishnu Buddha Statue Sculpture 15"

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H 15 in W 7 in D 6 in

Ancient 12th Century Khmer Cambodia Sandstone Vishnu Buddha Statue Sculpture 15"

Located in San Diego, CA

/sculpture dating from the 12th century. Mounted on a piece of teak wood base. Marked on the bottom by the

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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Cambodian Antiquities

Materials

Sandstone

Ancient Persia 12th Century Islamic Bronze Seljuk Bird Pomander Statue Sculpture

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H 12 in W 7.5 in D 5.75 in

Ancient Persia 12th Century Islamic Bronze Seljuk Bird Pomander Statue Sculpture

Located in Portland, OR

A fine and rare, ancient Islamic Seljuk period bronze bird statue, pomander, circa 1150, possibly Persia or Central Asia. The bird is finely modeled and is engraved and has pierced w...

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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Persian Islamic Antiquities

Materials

Bronze

Bronze Sculpture 12th Century Soldier In Armor Late 19th Century

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H 10.236 in W 7.087 in D 7.087 in

Bronze Sculpture 12th Century Soldier In Armor Late 19th Century

Located in CHALON-SUR-SAÔNE, FR

Crusades is between the 1095-1291 centuries. the sculpture dates from the end of the 19th century. Very

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Antique Late 19th Century French Medieval Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Cambodia, Khmer Kingdom, 12th-13th Century, Bronze Buddha In Vitarka Mudra

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H 5.63 in W 2.05 in D 1.38 in

Cambodia, Khmer Kingdom, 12th-13th Century, Bronze Buddha In Vitarka Mudra

Located in VILLEFONTAINE, FR

Ancient Khmer Kingdom, representation of Buddha in Vitarka Mudra position Cambodia 12th-13th

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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Cambodian Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Bronze

Tibet, 10th-12th Century, Buddha and Bodhisattvas, Copper alloy and silver inlay

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H 4.26 in W 2.45 in D 1.03 in

Tibet, 10th-12th Century, Buddha and Bodhisattvas, Copper alloy and silver inlay

Located in VILLEFONTAINE, FR

Western Tibet, Buddha accompanied by two bodhisattvas Tibet Medieval Period 10th-12th century The

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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Tibetan Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Copper

Standing Male Deity, Cambodia, Angkor Vat Period, Siem Reap Style, 12th Century

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H 23.23 in W 11.62 in D 5.12 in

Standing Male Deity, Cambodia, Angkor Vat Period, Siem Reap Style, 12th Century

Located in Paris, FR

century (944-968) For an Angkor Vat production, this sculpture is elegant and souple; look at the line of

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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Cambodian Sculptures and Carvings

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Sandstone

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$142,402

H 40.16 in W 83.86 in D 0.99 in

Roman Marble Mosaic Panel of a Tiger Chasing its Prey, 4th Century A.D.

Located in Madrid, ES

ROMAN MARBLE MOSAIC PANEL, 4TH CENTURY A.D. Tiger chasing its prey 40-1/4 x 84 inches (102 x 213 cm.) Within an iron metal frame PROVENANCE Private Collection, Germany Spanish Colle...

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ANCIENT ROMAN ALABASTER BUST OF THE GOD SERAPIS, ROME CIRCA 1ST-2ND CENTURY A.D., Circa 1st-2nd Century A.D

$17,800

H 7.29 in W 1.97 in

ANCIENT ROMAN ALABASTER BUST OF THE GOD SERAPIS, ROME CIRCA 1ST-2ND CENTURY A.D.

Located in Milan, IT

Wearing a chiton with a himation draped at the left shoulder, and a modius on the crown of his head, the god's characteristic luxuriant wavy hair falling in ringlets onto his forehea...

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Alabaster

Jacques-Francois Delyen A Magnificent Pair of French Royal Paintings "Aurora and Diana" "Night and Day", 1752

$260,400Sale Price|25% Off

H 68 in W 55 in

A Magnificent Pair of French Royal Paintings "Aurora and Diana" "Night and Day"

Located in Queens, NY

Jacques-Francois Delyen (1684-1761), Court Painter of King Louis XV. A Magnificent Pair of Palatial "French Royal" Allegorical Paintings "Aurora and Diana" "Night and Day" A truly ...

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18th Century Portrait Paintings

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Oil

Guglielmo della portaGILT BRONZE FIGURE OF CRISTO MORTO ATTR. G DELLA PORTA, ITALIAN RENAISSANCE, 16th Century

$61,707

H 21.26 in W 22.84 in

GILT BRONZE FIGURE OF CRISTO MORTO ATTR. G DELLA PORTA, ITALIAN RENAISSANCE

Located in Milan, IT

Circle of Guglielmo Della Porta (Porlezza, 1515 circa – Rome 1577) CRISTO MORTO, Italy, mid 16th Century Gilt bronze 54 x 48 cm 21 1/4 x 19 in Provenance: M. Barbagli Private Collec...

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16th Century Figurative Sculptures

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Bronze

Giant Crocodile Fossil Wall Plate, Germany. 180 Million Years Old.

$446,141

H 70.87 in W 125.99 in D 2.17 in

Giant Crocodile Fossil Wall Plate, Germany. 180 Million Years Old.

Located in London, GB

This outstanding fossilised skeleton is that of the ancestral crocodile species Steneosaurus bollensis that lived during the early Jurassic period. The skeleton, complete with armour...

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Antique 15th Century and Earlier German Decorative Art

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Other

Anthony van DyckPortrait of Anne, Lady Russell, later Countess of Bedford, c. 1635

$208,657Sale Price|24% Off

H 53.125 in W 43.25 in

Portrait of Anne, Lady Russell, later Countess of Bedford

By Anthony van Dyck

Located in London, GB

A three-quarter length portrait of Anne, Lady Russell, later Countess of Bedford (1615-1684), in a blue dress. Attributed to Sir Anthony Van Dyck. Anne Carr, Lady Russell, an estee...

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17th Century Portrait Paintings

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Oil

Set of Monumental Bronze Egyptian Figures

$360,000 / set

H 76 in W 26 in D 34 in

Set of Monumental Bronze Egyptian Figures

By Charles Cameron

Located in Queens, NY

Set of 4 Russian (19th Century) monumental bronze Egyptian figures emblematic of the Months on painted bases after those by C. Cameron & M. Alexandrov for the Egyptian Vestibule at P...

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Bronze

Jan Brueghel the YoungerAllegory of Abundance, c. 1630

$345,000

H 29.88 in W 41.25 in

Allegory of Abundance

Located in New York, NY

Painted in collaboration with Hendrick van Balen (Antwerp, 1575 – 1632). Provenance: Private Collection, Uruguay, since the 1930s. The eldest son of Jan Breughel the Elder, Jan the...

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17th Century Old Masters Paintings

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Copper

Scaled model of Chinese Ceramic workshop with 17 polychromed figures.End 19th C, 1890

$130,535

H 81 in W 129 in D 80 in

Scaled model of Chinese Ceramic workshop with 17 polychromed figures.End 19th C

Located in brussel, BE

The Diorama was in a private collection for more than 20 years and is said to have been exposed at the China Exposition 1902 in Copenhagen.This group of Chinese polychromed-decorate...

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Late 19th Century Figurative Sculptures

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Terracotta

Pair of Carrara Marble Busts of the Emperor Napoleon and Empress Marie Louise, Circa 1807-10

$1,650,000

H 30.57 in W 20 in D 13.13 in

Pair of Carrara Marble Busts of the Emperor Napoleon and Empress Marie Louise

Located in New Orleans, LA

"I am a true Roman Emperor; I am of the best race of the Caesars—those who are founders." –Napoleon Bonaparte, 1812 Among the most iconic and celebrated figures in history, Napoleon...

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19th Century Figurative Sculptures

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Marble

Neo-Renaissance Period Stone Fireplace, Dated 1534

$3,441,395

H 167.33 in W 137.8 in D 36.23 in

Neo-Renaissance Period Stone Fireplace, Dated 1534

Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR

This outstanding Tonnerre stone fireplace is a masterpiece of the first French Renaissance. It was sculpted in 1534, under the reign of King François the 1st for Philippe Merlan (150...

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Antique 16th Century French Renaissance Fireplaces and Mantels

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Stone

Gandharan Frieze with Scenes from the Life of Buddha, 2nd/3rd Century

$50,000

H 19.5 in W 14.5 in D 2 in

Gandharan Frieze with Scenes from the Life of Buddha

Located in Palm Desert, CA

A schist stone carving from 2nd/3rd Century Gandhara depicting scenes from the life of Buddha. Provenance: Spink and Sons LTD, 1985.

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15th Century and Earlier Other Art Style Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Stone

Romanesque Madonna - 1175/80, 1175/80

$120,000

H 15.75 in W 7.88 in

Romanesque Madonna - 1175/80

Located in Wien, Wien

ROMAN MADONNA “Sedes Sapientiae” Auvergne Around 1175/80 Pine wood Polychrome remains Height 40 cm This depiction of the Madonna is a masterfully carved, extremely early figure made...

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Materials

Wood

Head of Avalokiteshvara, KHMER, Cambodia, Bayon Style, Khmer, 12th-13th century

$45,000

H 12 in W 7 in D 7 in

Head of Avalokiteshvara, KHMER, Cambodia, Bayon Style

Located in Palm Desert, CA

A gray sandstone head of Avalokiteshvara, Khmer, Cambodia, Bayon Style from the 13th century. The artwork is unsigned. Provenance: Charles Craig, Private Collection Heather James Fin...

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15th Century and Earlier Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Stone

ANCIENT RARE BRONZE FIGURE OF DIONYSOS (BACCHUS) ROMAN EMPIRE 1ST CENTURY AD, 1st Century A.D.

$26,107

H 3.27 in W 2.01 in

ANCIENT RARE BRONZE FIGURE OF DIONYSOS (BACCHUS) ROMAN EMPIRE 1ST CENTURY AD

Located in Milan, IT

This bronze sculpture is an exquisitely detailed representation of the god Dionysos, whose cult was one of the most popular in ancient times. Here, the god is nude, with a mantle tha...

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15th Century and Earlier Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

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Were there cannons in the 16th century?
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1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
Yes, there were cannons in the 16th century. The history of the weapon dates back to 12th-century China. Historical records suggest that the first cannons appeared in Europe during the Islamic wars in Iberia in the 13th century. Find a range of antique cannons on 1stDibs.
Was there glass in the 16th century?
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Yes, the history of glass-making goes back much further than the 1600s. It’s believed that they were making glass in different parts of the world at least 3,600 years ago, maybe even longer. During the late Bronze Age in Egypt and in Western Asia, glassmarking advanced significantly and was manipulated extensively to produce vessels, jewelry, and works of art. Shop a range of antique and vintage glass on 1stDibs.
Did they have wedding rings in the 18th century?
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Yes, wedding rings have a long history, stretching back to ancient Egypt. The first diamond engagement ring was created in 1477 by Archduke Maximillian of Austria. Browse a wide array of vintage and contemporary wedding rings on 1stDibs.
How did art change in the 18th century?
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In the 18th century, art changed in style from Baroque to Rococo and Neoclassicism. Art became more ornamented and idealized during the Rococo period and then shifted toward a style that emulated the artwork of ancient Greece and Rome near the end of the century. You’ll find a variety of fine art on 1stDibs.
How do you identify 18th-century furniture?
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1stDibs ExpertNovember 13, 2024
To identify 18th-century furniture, you can research your piece in the context of the prevailing styles of the period or consult a certified appraiser or experienced antique dealer. To identify your item on your own, look over it for maker's marks, such as carvings, stamps, brands and labels. Researching the marking can help you determine the maker of your piece, and from there, you can search further to learn more about your particular item. Without a maker's mark, the best approach is to consider the characteristics of the dominant furniture styles during the 18th century. In England, these included William and Mary, Queen Anne, Georgian, Chippendale, Hepplewhite and Sheraton. Some French furniture styles of the 1700s include Louis XV, Louis XVI and Régence. Find a diverse assortment of 18th-century furniture on 1stDibs.
What is the most important painting of the 20th century?
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What painting is the most important of the 20th century is largely a matter of personal opinion. Some notable works produced during the period include Paul Cézanne's Mont Sainte-Victoire, Pablo Picasso's Les Demoiselles d'Avignon, Henri Matisse's The Dance and Jackson Pollock's Lavender Mist. Shop a large selection of 20th-century paintings on 1stDibs.
What furniture was used in the 16th century?
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A variety of furniture was used during the 16th century. Items commonly found in homes include high-backed armchairs, chests, stools, benches and cupboards. Most European artisans active during the time period produced pieces out of oak wood. Find a large collection of antique furniture on 1stDibs.
What is 17th-century furniture called?
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What 17th-century furniture is called varies. The general term for all furniture produced 100 years ago, including 17th-century pieces, is antique furniture. You may also choose to be more specific and describe a piece by its style. Theatrical and lavish, the Baroque style was prevalent across Europe from the 17th to the mid-18th century and spread around the world through colonialism, including in Asia, Africa and the Americas. Baroque furniture was extravagant in all aspects, from shape to materials. 17th-century pieces from England often feature characteristics of the William and Mary style, such as crisp lines, maple and walnut veneers, inlaid bands and C-scroll ornaments. On 1stDibs, explore a variety of antique furniture.
Who invented the reflector telescope in the 17th century?
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Sir Isaac Newton invented the reflector telescope in the 17th century. He created it as a replacement for the refracting telescope, which tended to have poor optics. Find a collection of antique and vintage telescopes on 1stDibs from some of the world’s top sellers.
How can I identify 18th century brass candlesticks?
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One way to check if your brass candlesticks are from the 18th century is to look for the two seams running lengthwise on either side. This is from when the candlestick was molded in two halves and then soldered together. You’ll find a variety of candlesticks of all shapes and sizes from some of the top sellers on 1stDibs.
What are the major features of Dutch 17th century portraiture?
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17th-century Dutch portraiture has many similarities to other Baroque paintings, including rich colors, dark shadows and intense lighting. Many famous Dutch Baroque works lean toward realism. In Dutch portraiture, props and detailed backgrounds are uncommon. You'll find a collection of Dutch Baroque paintings from some of the world’s top art dealers on 1stDibs.
Who was one of the most important portrait painters of the 19th century?
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1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
British artist John Singer Sargent was one of the most important portrait painters of the 19th century. Other notable portraitists from the period include James Abbott McNeill Whistler, Eugène Delacroix, Théodore Géricault, Gustave Courbet, Édouard Manet, Mary Cassat, Claude Monet and Pierre-Auguste Renoir. On 1stDibs, find a wide variety of portrait paintings.
Which individuals are considered the Big Three of 18th-century cartoons, and why?
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The individuals considered the Big Three of 18th-century cartoons are William Hogarth, James Gillray and George Cruikshank. Although the 18th century saw a widespread increase in illustrations in newspapers, these three illustrators were particularly well-known for their work. Hogarth's work was extremely diverse, ranging from serious, realistic paintings and portraits to satirical and moralistic illustrations filled with symbolism. A British caricaturist, Gillray is remembered today for his artworks representing political and social satires, like his political cartoons against George III of England. Despite being a prolific caricaturist, Cruikshank is now most famous for illustrating the works of Charles Dickens. On 1stDibs, find a wide variety of illustrations.
What art style was used by the 19th-century French painters?
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The French painters of the 19th century worked in two styles. Neoclassicism dominated the first half of the century, and Impressionism was the most common style during the second half. On 1stDibs, you can find a variety of French paintings.
What kinds of figures elevated the use of porcelain in 18th century Europe?
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At the end of the 17th century, Europe went into a frenzy over porcelain. Asian porcelain was highly sought after, and spurred the foundation of the Meissen factory in France, where hard porcelain went on to be made. You’ll find a large collection of porcelain pieces from many of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.