1600S Antique

British examples dating from the late 1600s onward illustrate the long history and enduring usefulness of this ingenious construction.

This is an old Shigaraki (Ko-Shigaraki) jar, believed to have been made between the late Muromachi and Azuchi-Momoyama periods — that is, from the 1500s to the early 1600s. Shigarak...

Peruzzi are scarce to see, most having been cut in the 1600s and 1700s, and often later re-cut into more modern arrangements.

Topped with an elegant solid walnut shelf, this antique chimney piece embodies the refined minimalism and architectural balance characteristic of the late 1600s. The sculptural desig...

The composition presents a modest rural setting typical of Dutch painting in the mid-1600s, where artists embraced an observational approach to familiar countryside motifs.

These compact engravings are prized by collectors for their crisp line, engaging symbolism, and documentary value for the appearance of European towns in the early 1600s. Sheet size...

The Dodo (Raphus cucullatus), native to Mauritius, was already extinct by the late 1600s, making it a symbol of lost biodiversity. Its depiction in 18th-century European prints was l...

This diamond cut was popular throughout the 1600s and 1700s. But old stones were also used in newer jewelry, like what you see here.

This interesting looking lion dates back hundreds of years to the Stuart period in the 1600s - a time when lion-baiting was a a new and popular source of entertainment, even enjoyed ...

Its location made it a prime target for conquest and a destination for travelers throughout the ages. As early as the 1600s, the presence of oil fields made it a lucrative area.

Beautiful warm dark patina and stunning original locks and handles from the 1600s. Note how similar is  the devilish effigy carved in the center of the pediment and the plates of the...

It is a product of the historicism movement rather than the Renaissance period itself; specialized mechanical portfolio stands did not exist in this form in the 1600s. The stand res...

Even when the weavers of antique Indian rugs borrowed designs from Persia, they immediately attained a new flavor from the individuality of the Indian weavers.The colors of the rugs ...

Even when the weavers of antique Indian rugs borrowed designs from Persia, they immediately attained a new flavor from the individuality of the Indian weavers.The colors of the rugs ...

Americans who had imported European fans from the late 1600s to the mid-1800s, joined the fan-making fray soon after the Civil War and made-in-America fans began to acquire a followi...

Still, it was not until the 1600s that the Bohemians discovered all the secrets to bring to life the most beautiful and luminous crystal ever seen: Bohemian crystal was born.

Stadshagen, the area from which this view is depicted, is situated in the northwest part of Kungsholmen and has a rich history dating back to the 1600s. Initially serving as grazing ...

The interesting looking bear dates back hundreds of years to the Stuart era in the 1600s - a time when bear baiting was a huge source of entertainment, even enjoyed by Queen Elizabet...

The history of the love seat can be traced as far back as the late 1600s when this intimate seating arrangement for two first appeared.

A segment of Coronelli's monumental 42-inch terrestrial globe, this gore is a remarkable example of the artistry and geographical knowledge of the late 1600s. Covering France, the Ib...

Louis XIV, also known as the Sun King, absolute monarch over France in the late 1600s, had an appreciation for a style of art and design that would reflect his importance.

Gorée Island was a strategic outpost contested by the Dutch, English, French, and Portuguese throughout the 1600s and 1700s. The Dutch West India Company (WIC) occupied Gorée intermi...

Background on Dutch Delft Delftware production began in the 17th century and reached its golden age by the mid-1600s. Potters perfected the technique of coating earthenware with a wh...

This striking Louis XIII period (early 1600s) fireplace surround is carved from Stone de Nolay, a distinguished Burgundian marble/limestone celebrated for its abundant fossil and she...

They were resident at Kirkley Hall since the very early 1600s. The painting is on a cradled panel, there is a 19th century label to the verso with the painting's details and an old g...

Étienne Doirat came from a family of cabinet makers that had been established in Paris from the beginning of the 1600s. Doirat only began to stamp his furniture at the end of his car...

A Very Rare and Incredible 17/18 (1600-1700's) C. North Italian Scagliola Panel with Parrots, Peacocks, Flowers, Vines, and More.

Large Early Edo Period Wooden Buddha, Attributed to Enku (Mid–Late 1600s). This impressive and unusually large wooden Buddha is almost certainly the work of Enku—the revered 17th Cen...

From the time the first monochrome prints were published in the 1600s, Ukiyo-e represented a unique collaboration between the publisher, the artists and the public.

His exact birth date is not well-documented, but it is generally accepted that he was active during the latter half of the 1600s until his death in 1697. Swidde is most renowned for...

This specific mirror illustrates the transition toward the Rococo, where the rigid symmetry of the 1600s began to soften into the organic, flowing details of the early 1700s.

For advanced collectors and institutions, the construction perfectly aligns with the mid-to-late 1600s: The Reverse: The back reveals massive, wide, hand-planed and adzed solid oak ...

Makassar traded in spices, pearls, gold and copper, with the Chinese and Arabs; the first colonial powers were the Portuguese, who were replaced by the Dutch in the late 1600s. A Dut...

Makassar traded in spices, pearls, gold and copper, with the Chinese and Arabs; the first colonial powers were the Portuguese, who were replaced by the Dutch in the late 1600s. A Dut...

Technique: Copperplate engraving Maker: Willem Janszoon Blaeu, Amsterdam, c.1642 Keywords: Caribbean map, West Indies map, Insulae Americanae, Blaeu Caribbean, Willem Blaeu map, Dut...

The Symbolism: In the 1600s, this scene wasn't just religious; it was often used as a political allegory for a smaller nation or a righteous cause overcoming a massive, oppressive fo...

While many 17th-century plates were reprinted in later centuries, the light box analysis of this specific sheet confirms it is a contemporary 1600s impression. The weight and texture...

From the time the first monochrome prints were published in the 1600s, Ukiyo-e represented a unique collaboration between the publisher, the artists and the public.

Its craftsmanship speaks to the centuries-long legacy of the Stella family, whose skill in carving and engraving on a variety of materials has been celebrated since the 1600s in Fran...

From the time the first monochrome prints were published in the 1600s, Ukiyo-e represented a unique collaboration between the publisher, the artists and the public.

From the time the first monochrome prints were published in the 1600s, Ukiyo-e represented a unique collaboration between the publisher, the artists and the public.

The piece captures the dramatic energy typical of the late 1600s, where religious figures were imbued with a sense of earthly weight and physical presence.

Technique: Copperplate engraving Maker: Willem Janszoon Blaeu, Amsterdam, c.1635–1645 Keywords: antique map, Blaeu map, Willem Blaeu, Dutch Golden Age, 17th century map, VOC map, Du...

The diamond very likely hailed from the old mines in India, where production peaked in the 1600s, and would thereafter have traversed the silk road to reach continental Europe to be ...

It is said that Dickens later took inspiration from Mr Spong in his 1837 novel ‘The Pickwick Papers’, in which he immortalised him as Mr Wardle of Manor Farm near Dingley Dell. 17th...

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This brooch is set with an arresting array of Peruzzi cut diamonds, which are scarce to see, most having been cut in the 1600s and 1700s, and often later re-cut into more modern arra...

Keywords: antique map Vermandois, Blaeu Vermandois map, Descriptio Veromanduorum, Gouvernement de la Capelle map, Picardy France map Blaeu, Willem Jansz Blaeu, Joan Blaeu atlas, Toon...

A sculpture attributed to Barthélemy Prieur, believed to date from the 1600s, was sold at Sotheby's Paris on 14 June 2022 for €18,270.

This antique seating piece masterfully blends elegance and comfort, showcasing the refined taste of 1600s baroque period through its sinuous form and intricate detailing.

In fact, in the canvas in question we find all the typical components of the whimsical French master, elaborated starting from most of the Italian painting of the 1600s, especially R...

The iconography that sees represented cherubs with fruit or flowers is frequent in the Baroque period, especially in the Roman area, starting from the 1600s, with that particular dep...

The colors of the rugs are rich, the motifs are grand and the composition of antique Indian rugs is always elegant. From the 1600’s to the early 1900’s, Indian craftspeople created a...

The colors of the rugs are rich, the motifs are grand and the composition of antique Indian rugs is always elegant. From the 1600’s to the early 1900’s, Indian craftspeople created a...

The colors of the rugs are rich, the motifs are grand and the composition of antique Indian rugs is always elegant. From the 1600’s to the early 1900’s, Indian craftspeople created a...

Keywords: antique map Picardy, Blaeu Picardia, Picardia Regio Belgica, Picardie France map, Willem Jansz Blaeu, Joan Blaeu atlas, Toonneel des Aerdrycx, Blaeu 1642 map, Dutch Golden ...

Thus likely it was him who sold the painting to the shop in 1957) Bellow on the same piece of receipt there are footnotes of the buyer in Swedish : " From words of Carlo Deckert fro...

The quality of the glaze and brushwork reflects the enduring reputation of Delftware — a tradition born in 17th-century Delft, inspired by Chinese export porcelain yet distinctly Dut...

Imari ware from Arita became highly sought-after in Europe during the late 1600s and early 1700s, valued for its vivid color palette, durability, and ornate surface decoration.

Title: Territorium Francofurtens – Moses Pitt’s 17th-Century Map of Frankfurt Description: This rare 17th-century map, titled Territorium Francofurtens, was published by Moses ...