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.

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.

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.

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 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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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 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.

16th Century German

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Armour Furniture

German Renaissance Wood Furniture

German Oak Cabinet

German Woodcut

Braun Hogenberg

Antique Arms And Armor

German Stollentruhe

16th Century German Gothic Fireback / Backsplash

$671

16th Century German Gothic Fireback / Backsplash

Located in Amerongen, Amerongen

16th century German Gothic fireback with a religious theme.

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Antique 16th Century German Gothic Fireplaces and Mantels

Materials

Iron

16th Century German Gothic Fireback / Backsplash

$761

16th Century German Gothic Fireback / Backsplash

Located in Amerongen, Amerongen

16th century German Gothic fireback from the early days of casting firebacks.

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Antique 16th Century German Gothic Fireplaces and Mantels

Materials

Iron

Early 16th century German Gothic Cabinet / Sideboard

$85,000

Early 16th century German Gothic Cabinet / Sideboard

Located in Troy, NY

Early 16th century German Gothic Cabinet / Sideboard. Very attractive, rare and large Gothic cabinet / sideboard with three drawers over two doors, constructed in three parts shelved...

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Antique 16th Century German Gothic Sideboards

Materials

Wood

16th Century German Hand Carved Painted Wood St. Sebastian

$36,107

16th Century German Hand Carved Painted Wood St. Sebastian

Located in Marbella, ES

16th century German hand carved painted wood St.

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Antique 16th Century German Religious Items

Materials

Wood

Polychrome Carved Wooden Sculpture From The Late 16th Century, Germany.

$10,847

Polychrome Carved Wooden Sculpture From The Late 16th Century, Germany.

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

Polychrome carved wooden sculpture from the late 16th century, Germany. Sculpture depicting Saint John the Baptist, made of polychrome wood from the late 16th century, Germany; poly...

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Antique 16th Century German Renaissance Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Antique Extremely Rare 16th Century German Executioner’s Sword- “Richtschwert”

$15,500

Antique Extremely Rare 16th Century German Executioner’s Sword- “Richtschwert”

Located in Doha, QA

A rare and evocative 16th-century German Executioner’s Sword (Richtschwert), forged in Passau, one of the preeminent centers of Renaissance blade craftsmanship.

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Antique 16th Century German Renaissance Arms, Armor and Weapons

Materials

Iron

Rare Antique Gothic Windlass Crossbow, 15th–16th Century, Germany

$18,750

Rare Antique Gothic Windlass Crossbow, 15th–16th Century, Germany

Located in Doha, QA

This remarkable windlass crossbow, dating from the late 15th to early 16th century, is a striking example of early European military craftsmanship, originating from Germany.

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Antique 15th Century and Earlier German Gothic Arms, Armor and Weapons

Materials

Iron

Rare Late Medieval 16th Century German Wrought Iron Oak Chest

$26,160Sale Price|20% Off

Rare Late Medieval 16th Century German Wrought Iron Oak Chest

Located in grand Lancy, CH

A very impressive Westphalian Gothic chest or ‚Stollentruhe’, Westphalia, Germany, circa 1500-1550. Wrought iron mounted oak, partially carved. The monumental rectangular standing ch...

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Antique 16th Century German Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Iron

16th Century German Oak Coffer-Trunk, Handcrafted with Iron Hardware

$11,500

16th Century German Oak Coffer-Trunk, Handcrafted with Iron Hardware

Located in Baton Rouge, LA

An enormous German coffer-trunk from the 16th century (possibly the oldest antique in our entire 18,000 sqft. showroom!)

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Antique 16th Century German Medieval Blanket Chests

Materials

Iron

Rare (Late Medieval) 16th Century German Wrought Iron Oak Chest or Stollentruhe

$36,000

Rare (Late Medieval) 16th Century German Wrought Iron Oak Chest or Stollentruhe

Located in Dallas, TX

WE HAVE THE PLEASURE TO PRESENT an Exceptionally Rare (Late Medieval) 16th Century German Wrought Iron Oak Chest or Stollentruhe.

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Antique 16th Century German Gothic Blanket Chests

Materials

Wrought Iron

Chest or Stollentruhe, Early 16th Century, German Gothic, Oak Chest, Original

$33,812

Chest or Stollentruhe, Early 16th Century, German Gothic, Oak Chest, Original

Located in BUNGAY, SUFFOLK

This type of large oak standing chest is known as a 'stollentruhe' (studded chest) and is thought to have been made from at least the early-16th century, based on the style of ironwo...

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Antique 16th Century German Gothic Blanket Chests

Materials

Oak

Antique 16th Century German Dark Brown oak carved Stollentruhe Trunk or Chest

$10,380Sale Price|20% Off

Antique 16th Century German Dark Brown oak carved Stollentruhe Trunk or Chest

Located in Casteren, NL

This impressive large Stollentruhe, also known as a Stollentroewe, is a large German storage chest crafted around 1580. Its distinctive construction, with massive upright corner post...

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Antique 16th Century German Medieval Blanket Chests

Materials

Steel

Rare Late Medieval 16th Century German Wrought Iron Oak Chest or Stollentruhe

$55,289

Rare Late Medieval 16th Century German Wrought Iron Oak Chest or Stollentruhe

Located in Worpswede / Bremen, DE

A very impressive Westphalian Gothic chest or ‚Stollentruhe’, Westphalia, Germany, circa 1500-1550. Wrought iron mounted oak, partially carved. The monumental rectangular standing ch...

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Antique 16th Century German Medieval Blanket Chests

Materials

Iron

Original Hand-Colored Engraving of a 16th Century German Nobleman, 1805

$383

Original Hand-Colored Engraving of a 16th Century German Nobleman, 1805

Located in Langweer, NL

Antique costume print titled 'Deutscher Edelmann - Noble Allemand en 1577'. This print depicts a German nobleman. Originates from a rare costume book titled 'Sammlung von Trachte...

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Antique Early 1800s Prints

Materials

Paper

Antique 16th Century German Dark Brown oak carved Stollentruhe Trunk or Chest

$8,361Sale Price|20% Off

Antique 16th Century German Dark Brown oak carved Stollentruhe Trunk or Chest

Located in Casteren, NL

Rare and early German Stollentruhe, dating from around 1620. This compact 17th-century oak chest combines historical significance with visual presence. Entirely crafted from solid oa...

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Antique Early 17th Century German Renaissance Blanket Chests

Materials

Steel

Rare 16th Century Biblical Woodcut of Aaron the High Priest, c.1560–1580

$1,117

Rare 16th Century Biblical Woodcut of Aaron the High Priest, c.1560–1580

Located in Langweer, NL

Title: Rare 16th Century Biblical Woodcut of Aaron the High Priest, c.1560–1580 Description: A striking and historically important 16th-century German Renaissance woodcut depicting ...

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Antique 16th Century German Maps

Materials

Paper

German SchoolIlluminated Manuscript Painting by the German School, Painted in the early 16th century

$648,500

Illuminated Manuscript Painting by the German School

By German School

Located in New Orleans, LA

Extraordinary in its beauty and rarity, this early 16th-century German painting of an illuminated manuscript showcases a masterful trompe l’oeil effect.

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16th Century Renaissance Still-life Paintings

Materials

Oil, Panel

Rare Antique German Gothic Crossbow, circa 1540, All Original

$17,000

Rare Antique German Gothic Crossbow, circa 1540, All Original

Located in Doha, QA

This finely made piece exemplifies the late Gothic to early Renaissance period of German arms manufacture. The crossbow retains all of its original components, with no restorations o...

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Antique 16th Century German Gothic Arms, Armor and Weapons

Materials

Iron

16th Century Walnut Sculptures from Germany

$4,062Sale Price|20% Off

16th Century Walnut Sculptures from Germany

Located in Brussels, Brussels

Very elegant sculpture reprenting a Putti (angel) from the German renaissance period -16 century Rare sculpture in walnut of great quality with a very beautiful face and very beauti...

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Antique 16th Century German Renaissance Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Walnut

RK POLAKEve 03, Painting, Oil on Canvas, 2021

$10,305

Eve 03, Painting, Oil on Canvas

By RK POLAK

Located in Yardley, PA

The artist has been interested in Renaissance art and particularly influenced by work of 16th century German painter Albrecht DÃ¼rer. :: Painting :: Abstract :: This piece comes wit...

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21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Abstract Paintings

Materials

Oil

RK POLAKAdam 03, Painting, Oil on Canvas, 2021

$10,305

Adam 03, Painting, Oil on Canvas

By RK POLAK

Located in Yardley, PA

The artist has been interested in Renaissance art and particularly influenced by work of 16th century German painter Albrecht DÃ¼rer. :: Painting :: Abstract :: This piece comes wit...

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21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Abstract Paintings

Materials

Oil

Beautiful and RareAlms Plate German Nuremberg, 16th Century D: 32cm

$1,918

Beautiful and RareAlms Plate German Nuremberg, 16th Century D: 32cm

Located in Madrid, ES

Alms Plate German Nuremberg, 16th century Made of yellow metal, embossed and engraved decoration with figures and vegetal motifs.

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Antique 16th Century German Gothic Religious Items

Materials

Metal

Gilt Brass Alms Collecting Dish, Nuremberg, Germany, 16th Century

$1,186

Gilt Brass Alms Collecting Dish, Nuremberg, Germany, 16th Century

Located in Madrid, ES

Alms collection dish made of gilded brass decorated with a series of moldings and details both on the edge and towards the center. In this area there is a figurative motif in light r...

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Antique 16th Century German Renaissance Religious Items

Materials

Brass

16th Century Southern Germany Wood Figure of Saint Roch

$15,796

16th Century Southern Germany Wood Figure of Saint Roch

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

Easily recognizable with his gesture of showing pest effect on his thigh this pilgrim saint is accompanied by an angel curing him. The quality of the wood is noteworthy. Biblio...

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Antique 16th Century German Renaissance Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Wood

20th Century, Royal Wedding Solid Silver Wager Cup, London, c.1973

$1,345

20th Century, Royal Wedding Solid Silver Wager Cup, London, c.1973

Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent

Novelty 20th century solid silver wager / marriage cup, the cups design inspired by the early 16th century German example, modelled as a female figure supporting over her head a smal...

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20th Century British Sterling Silver

Materials

Silver

16th Century Southern Germany Carved Wood Bracket Depicting a Mermaid

$22,566

16th Century Southern Germany Carved Wood Bracket Depicting a Mermaid

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

This wood carved bracket is a perfect example of Southern German sculptors’ artistry in the early 16th century.

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Antique 16th Century German Renaissance Animal Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Adam and Eve Fireback, Germany, 16th/17th Century

$1,440

Adam and Eve Fireback, Germany, 16th/17th Century

Located in Amerongen, Amerongen

German cast iron fireback of the 16th/17th century.

Category

Antique 17th Century German Gothic Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots

Materials

Iron

Adam and Eve Fireback, Germany, 16th/17th Century

$1,009

Adam and Eve Fireback, Germany, 16th/17th Century

Located in Amerongen, Amerongen

German cast iron fireback of the 16th/17th century.

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Antique 17th Century German Gothic Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots

Materials

Iron, Cast Iron

Masterpieces of Glass by Robert J. Charleston, First Edition

$49

Masterpieces of Glass by Robert J. Charleston, First Edition

By Robert J. Charleston

Located in valatie, NY

Some of the pieces in the book include an elaborately decorated Venetian goblet, a beer mug from 16th century Germany, and iridescent Art Nouveau vase from the United States and many...

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20th Century American Books

Materials

Paper

Rare Offering Basket or Basin Germany-16th Century in Brass

$1,636

Rare Offering Basket or Basin Germany-16th Century in Brass

Located in Brussels, Brussels

Rare basin (We think it was the basin to wash the feet on hollyThursday) in brass Rare plat of the german renaissance since it is rather a basin which is much rarer than a offerin...

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Antique 16th Century Renaissance Decorative Baskets

Materials

Brass

Antique 20thC Dutch Solid Silver Wedding Wager Cup c.1911

$2,968

Antique 20thC Dutch Solid Silver Wedding Wager Cup c.1911

Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent

Novelty 20th Century solid silver wager / marriage cup, the cups design inspired by the early 16th century German example, modelled as a female figure supporting over her head a smal...

Category

Vintage 1910s Dutch Barware

Materials

Silver

Important German Tabernacle Museum Piece 16th-17th Century

$12,976

Important German Tabernacle Museum Piece 16th-17th Century

Located in Madrid, ES

Important German Tabernacle Museum Piece 16th-17th century IMPORTANT GERMAN TABERNACLE IN MUSEUM 16TH-17TH CENTURY EXCEPTIONAL SOUTHERN GERMAN TABERNACLE FROM THE END OF THE 16TH CE...

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Antique 16th Century Religious Items

Materials

Fruitwood

Rare 16th Century Nuremberg Box

$5,077

Rare 16th Century Nuremberg Box

Located in Madrid, ES

Rare 16th century Nuremberg box In iron, measurements: 13 x 18 x 12 cm Good condition.

Category

Antique 16th Century German Baroque Jewelry Boxes

Materials

Iron

16th-17th Century German Gothic 'Religious Theme' Fireback / Backsplash

$535

16th-17th Century German Gothic 'Religious Theme' Fireback / Backsplash

Located in Amerongen, Amerongen

16th-17th century German Gothic fireback with a religious theme.

Category

Antique Early 17th Century German Gothic Fireplaces and Mantels

Materials

Iron

16th - 17th Century German Gothic 'Joab and Abner' Fireback / Backsplash

$535

16th - 17th Century German Gothic 'Joab and Abner' Fireback / Backsplash

Located in Amerongen, Amerongen

16th - 17th century Gothic style German fireback depicting Joab and Abner.

Category

Antique Early 17th Century German Gothic Fireplaces and Mantels

Materials

Iron

Rare Brass Baptismal Font, Nuremberg, 16th Century

$1,069

Rare Brass Baptismal Font, Nuremberg, 16th Century

Located in Bilzen, BE

Hammered brass baptismal basin, Southern Germany, almost certainly Nuremberg, dated to the 16th century (circa 1520–1550).

Category

Antique 16th Century German Renaissance Historical Memorabilia

Materials

Brass

16th Century Pair of Gilt Lion Figures from Germany Nuremberg

$5,641 / set

16th Century Pair of Gilt Lion Figures from Germany Nuremberg

Located in Milano, MI

A stunning pair of 16th century stylophore lions, cast and gilt bronze figurative sculptures from Germany, Nuremberg.

Category

Antique 16th Century German Animal Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

16th Century Hand-Carved Wooden Virgin and Child Sculpture, Germany

$23,695

16th Century Hand-Carved Wooden Virgin and Child Sculpture, Germany

Located in PARIS, FR

Large wooden Madonna and Child, painted and carved in hollow at the back. The theme of the Virgin and Child is the most represented in all Christian art, whereas the infancy of Jesus...

Category

Antique 16th Century German Renaissance Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Wood, Pine

Lamp Of God- Nürnberg- 16th Century

$1,974

Lamp Of God- Nürnberg- 16th Century

Located in Brussels, Brussels

Superb and rare 16th century Nürnberg- Germany renaissance lamp of God Superb example of Nürnberg's renaissance craftsmanship with magnificent chased and openwork bronze work where w...

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Antique 16th Century German Renaissance Lanterns

Materials

Bronze

German Bishop in Carved and Polychromed Wood, 15th-16th Centuries

$7,909

German Bishop in Carved and Polychromed Wood, 15th-16th Centuries

Located in Madrid, ES

German Bishop in Carved and Polychromed Wood, 15th-16th Centuries An important carved and polychromed wooden sculpture representing a bishop, probably Saint Nicholas or another patro...

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Antique 16th Century Spanish Baroque Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Antique 20thC Dutch Solid Silver Wedding Wager Cup c.1900

$2,968

Antique 20thC Dutch Solid Silver Wedding Wager Cup c.1900

Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent

Novelty 20th Century solid silver wager / marriage cup, the cups design inspired by the early 16th century German example, modelled as a female figure supporting over her head a smal...

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Antique Early 1900s Dutch Sterling Silver

Materials

Silver

Rare Gothic German Oak and Iron Chest Known as "Stollentruhe" 16th century

$28,208

Rare Gothic German Oak and Iron Chest Known as "Stollentruhe" 16th century

Located in Worpswede / Bremen, DE

The large rectangular standing chest on stile feet, extensively mounted with wrought ironwork straps with stylised sixfoil motif. These are fixed with convex head nails: running vert...

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Antique 16th Century German Gothic Blanket Chests

Materials

Iron

Franz HogenbergFrankfort, Germany: A 16th Century Hand-colored Map by Braun & Hogenberg, 1595

$780Sale Price|20% Off

Frankfort, Germany: A 16th Century Hand-colored Map by Braun & Hogenberg

By Franz Hogenberg

Located in Alamo, CA

This is a 16th century original hand-colored copperplate engraved map of Frankfort, Germany entitled "Francenbergum, vel ut alij Francoburgum Hassiae Opp" by Georg Braun & Franz Hoge...

Category

16th Century Old Masters Landscape Prints

Materials

Engraving

Very Rare Swiss or German Late Gothic early 16th century "Flachschnitz" Bench

$48,000

Very Rare Swiss or German Late Gothic early 16th century "Flachschnitz" Bench

Located in Troy, NY

Very Rare Swiss or German Late Gothic early 16th century "Flachschnitz" Bench.

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Antique 16th Century Swiss Gothic Benches

Materials

Pine

Franz HogenbergView of Emden, Germany: A 16th Century Hand-colored Map by Braun & Hogenberg, 1575

$940Sale Price|20% Off

View of Emden, Germany: A 16th Century Hand-colored Map by Braun & Hogenberg

By Franz Hogenberg

Located in Alamo, CA

This is a 16th century original hand-colored copperplate engraved map of a bird's-eye View of Embden, Germany entitled " Emuda, vulgo Embden vrbs Frisia orientalis primaria" by Georg...

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16th Century Old Masters Landscape Prints

Materials

Engraving

Franz HogenbergView of Meissen, Germany: A 16th Century Hand-colored Map by Braun & Hogenberg, 1575

$780Sale Price|20% Off

View of Meissen, Germany: A 16th Century Hand-colored Map by Braun & Hogenberg

By Franz Hogenberg

Located in Alamo, CA

This is a 16th century original hand-colored copperplate engraved map of View of View of Meissen, Germany entitled "Misena Hermun Duvorum Urbs" by Georg Braun & Franz Hogenberg, fro...

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16th Century Old Masters Landscape Prints

Materials

Engraving

Antique German 15th- 16th Century Infantry Armour with Bascinet, Sword & Halberd

$95,000

Antique German 15th- 16th Century Infantry Armour with Bascinet, Sword & Halberd

Located in Doha, QA

This extraordinary and remarkably well-preserved ensemble represents a complete set of late medieval German infantry armour, dating from the 15th to early 16th century.

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Antique 15th Century and Earlier German Gothic Arms, Armor and Weapons

Materials

Steel

16th Century Antique Polychrome Limewood Pieta Sculpture Northern Renaissance

$3,333Sale Price|23% Off

16th Century Antique Polychrome Limewood Pieta Sculpture Northern Renaissance

Located in Buisson, FR

A beautiful and deeply honest early 16th-century high-relief sculpture depicting the Pietà (The Lamentation of Christ).

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Antique 16th Century German Renaissance Religious Items

Materials

Wood

Important German cabinet from Augsburg – End of the 16th / Beginning of the 17th

$16,813

Important German cabinet from Augsburg – End of the 16th / Beginning of the 17th

Located in Madrid, ES

Magnificent and rare German cabinet from Augsburg, dating from the late 16th to early 17th century.

Category

Antique 16th Century German Baroque Cabinets

Materials

Wood

View of Frankenberg: Braun & Hogenberg's Historic Bird's-Eye Map, 1599

$564

View of Frankenberg: Braun & Hogenberg's Historic Bird's-Eye Map, 1599

Located in Langweer, NL

It provides valuable insights into the historical urban landscape of Frankenberg and serves as an important document for understanding the town's development and architecture in the ...

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Antique 16th Century Prints

Materials

Paper

16th Century Renaissance Hercules and the Nemean Lion

$7,761

16th Century Renaissance Hercules and the Nemean Lion

Located in York, GB

Throughout the sixteenth century, sculptors working in the German city of Nuremberg carved sculptural reliefs in various media. This polychrome example, which depicts Hercules’ battl...

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Antique 16th Century German Renaissance Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Boxwood

Renaissance Wind Cosmology Woodcut with Globe & Elemental Winds, c.1590

$519

Renaissance Wind Cosmology Woodcut with Globe & Elemental Winds, c.1590

Located in Langweer, NL

This page appears consistent with a genuine late 16th-century impression, likely produced circa 1590 in a German-speaking printing center such as Strasbourg or Frankfurt, both major ...

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Antique 16th Century German Prints

Materials

Paper

Venetian Woman – Rare Antique Costume Woodcut by Jost Amman, 16th Century

$223

Venetian Woman – Rare Antique Costume Woodcut by Jost Amman, 16th Century

Located in Langweer, NL

Jost Amman (1539–1591), a Swiss-born artist who settled in Nuremberg, was one of the most prolific illustrators of the 16th century. His finely detailed woodcuts ranged from book ill...

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Antique 16th Century German Prints

Materials

Paper

German Renaissance Painted Sculpture Print by Dolmetsch, Ornamentenschatz, 1887

$214

German Renaissance Painted Sculpture Print by Dolmetsch, Ornamentenschatz, 1887

Located in Langweer, NL

Hoffmann as part of the monumental *Ornamentenschatz* series, this plate represents a richly decorative tradition where sculpture, painting, and heraldry converge in a theatrical, sy...

Category

Antique 1880s Prints

Materials

Paper

Rare 16th Century Holy Land Woodcut Map by Heinrich Bünting, circa 1581

$1,297

Rare 16th Century Holy Land Woodcut Map by Heinrich Bünting, circa 1581

Located in Langweer, NL

Title: Rare 16th Century Holy Land Woodcut Map by Heinrich Bünting, circa 1581 Description: A rare and historically important 16th-century woodcut map of the Holy Land by the German...

Category

Antique 16th Century German Maps

Materials

Paper

16th-Century Panoramic View of Worms: A Woodcut from Sebastian Münster's

$248

16th-Century Panoramic View of Worms: A Woodcut from Sebastian Münster's

Located in Langweer, NL

Sebastian Münster's Cosmographia was one of the most important and influential works of geography and cartography in the 16th century. This map of Worms is one of the earliest known ...

Category

Antique 16th Century German Maps

Materials

Paper

Rare 16th Century Woodcut Map of Brabant and the Rhine Valley, circa 1549

$372

Rare 16th Century Woodcut Map of Brabant and the Rhine Valley, circa 1549

Located in Langweer, NL

Title: Rare 16th Century Woodcut Map of Brabant and the Rhine Valley, circa 1550 Description: This rare and highly decorative early woodcut map depicts the region of Brabant and the...

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Antique 16th Century German Maps

Materials

Paper

Vivid German Renaissance Art: Painted Sculpture and Heraldry, Published in 1887

$157

Vivid German Renaissance Art: Painted Sculpture and Heraldry, Published in 1887

Located in Langweer, NL

**Antique heraldic art** 6. **16th century German decorations** 7. **Ornamental heraldic symbols** 8.

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Antique 1880s Prints

Materials

Paper

Rare and Important German Renaissance Chest

$42,877

Rare and Important German Renaissance Chest

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

At the crossroads of German, Flemish and Italian influences, this chest bears witness to the artistic productions of the 16th century cities.

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Antique 16th Century German Renaissance Blanket Chests

Materials

Wood, Walnut

Rare 16th Century Map of the Holy Land and Palestine by Matthias Quad, ca.1599

$777

Rare 16th Century Map of the Holy Land and Palestine by Matthias Quad, ca.1599

Located in Langweer, NL

Title: Rare 16th Century Map of the Holy Land and Palestine by Matthias Quad Description: This rare late sixteenth-century map titled Palaestina quae et Terra Sancta vel Terra Promi...

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Antique 16th Century German Maps

Materials

Paper

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15th or 16th Century German Sculpture

Unavailable

H 14.57 in

15th or 16th Century German Sculpture

Located in Lisbon, PT

Fragment of a larger sculpture. German sculpture of the 15th or 16th century.

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Antique 18th Century and Earlier German Busts

16th Century German Wooden Sculpture of Saint John

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H 33.86 in W 13.39 in D 9.85 in

16th Century German Wooden Sculpture of Saint John

Located in Lisbon, PT

John Polychromatic wooden sculpture Germany, 16th century 86 cm. high

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Antique 18th Century and Earlier German Sculptures

Copper Alloy Bowl, 16th Century, German, circa 1580 - 1600

Unavailable

H 3 in Dm 15.5 in

Copper Alloy Bowl, 16th Century, German, circa 1580 - 1600

Located in Matlock, Derbyshire

Large late 16th century copper alloy bowl, German, circa 1580 - 1600.

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Antique 16th Century German Gothic Metalwork

Materials

Bronze, Copper

16th Century German Cabinet with a Floral and Architectural Decoration

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H 16.54 in W 20.48 in D 12.6 in

16th Century German Cabinet with a Floral and Architectural Decoration

Located in Paris, FR

A missing top decorative element. Tyrol or southern Germany, late 16th-early 17th century. Similar cabinet see documentation.

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Antique 16th Century German Renaissance Cabinets

Materials

Wood

Stoneware Bellarmine or Bartmann Jug, German, Raeren, circa 1590-1600

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H 11.5 in Dm 8 in

Stoneware Bellarmine or Bartmann Jug, German, Raeren, circa 1590-1600

Located in Matlock, Derbyshire

Late 16th century German stoneglaze Bellarmine jug The large Bellarmine jug with three moulded wheatsheaf patterns, twin small Tudor style roses and Bellarmine or Bartmann (BeardM...

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Antique 16th Century German Renaissance Ceramics

Materials

Stoneware

Very Early German Late 16th Century Chamber Clock, Circa 1580

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H 14.97 in W 7.49 in D 8.67 in

Very Early German Late 16th Century Chamber Clock, Circa 1580

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

Very early imposing German late 16th-century chamber clock with balance wheel escapement and alarm, circa 1580.

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Antique 16th Century German Renaissance Wall Clocks

Materials

Iron

16th Century Renaissance German Solid Carved Profiled Oak Skids Feet Bench

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H 32.68 in W 97.64 in D 19.69 in

16th Century Renaissance German Solid Carved Profiled Oak Skids Feet Bench

Located in Osnabrück, DE

This solid, thick oak, Renaissance bench with skids feet has become the absolute rarity in Germany. The closed back wall with profiling and scales carved on frame and filling! Alone...

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Antique 16th Century German Renaissance Benches

Materials

Wood, Oak

German 16th-17th Century Brass Baptismal Basin, Probably Nuremberg

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H 2.76 in Dm 15.75 in

German 16th-17th Century Brass Baptismal Basin, Probably Nuremberg

Located in Virum, DK

A German 16th-17th century embossed and chiseled brass baptismal basin adorned with Virgin Mary standing on a crescent moon and (unreadable) text, probably Nuremberg.

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Antique Early 17th Century German Religious Items

Materials

Brass

Superb 16th Century Map of Jerusalem

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H 29 in W 19 in D 1 in

Superb 16th Century Map of Jerusalem

By Georg Braun and Frans Hogenberg

Located in La Jolla, CA

Fine example of Braun & Hogenberg's two-sheet map of Jerusalem, based upon Christian Van Adrichom's plan of ancient Jerusalem and its suburbs at the time of Jesus Christ. The plan...

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Antique 16th Century German Northern Renaissance Prints

Materials

Paper

Ronald SeymourBallpoint on paper drawing, "Bird Girl Somewhere Deep in the Woods", 2017

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H 11 in W 8.5 in

Ballpoint on paper drawing, "Bird Girl Somewhere Deep in the Woods"

Located in Binghamton, NY

His works is reminiscent of the graphic line quality of 16th Century German printmaker, Albrecht Durer. Ronald’s quirky, humorous eccentric, sometimes Freudian takes on the social in...

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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Figurative Drawings and Water...

Materials

Paper, Ballpoint Pen

Ronald SeymourBallpoint pen drawing, "The Escort", 2017

Unavailable

H 11 in W 8.5 in

Ballpoint pen drawing, "The Escort"

Located in Binghamton, NY

His works is reminiscent of the graphic line quality of 16th Century German printmaker, Albrecht Durer. Ronald’s quirky, humorous eccentric, sometimes Freudian takes on the social in...

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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Figurative Drawings and Water...

Materials

Paper, Ballpoint Pen

Saint Sebastian Wood Carved Sculpture, 16th Century Lower Rhine

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H 37.41 in W 11.82 in D 7.09 in

Saint Sebastian Wood Carved Sculpture, 16th Century Lower Rhine

Located in Bamberg, DE

Lower Rhine Master, c. 1520 A fully sculpted sculpture of the saint carved from oak. Whereas in the representations handed down from the Gothic period the main focus was still on th...

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Antique 16th Century German Gothic Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Wood

16th Century Renaicance Weather Vane in Forged Iron Black Smith Art

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H 24.81 in W 13.39 in D 2.37 in

16th Century Renaicance Weather Vane in Forged Iron Black Smith Art

Located in Osnabrück, DE

From the end of the gothic influences and the beginning of the Renaissance comes this little, art black Smith, wrought iron, weathervane! It comes from a German castle of Saxonia! Ve...

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Antique 16th Century German Renaissance Weathervanes

Materials

Wrought Iron

16th Century Wrought Iron Grotto Gate Hand Forget Early Renaissance Motiven

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H 28.35 in W 18.9 in D 3.15 in

16th Century Wrought Iron Grotto Gate Hand Forget Early Renaissance Motiven

Located in Osnabrück, DE

From a castle in Saxonia/Germany comes this little Gate, which was attached in front of a grotto opening, which Houses a Statue! It is very filigree and artfully forged for this tim...

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Antique 16th Century German Gothic Doors and Gates

Materials

Wrought Iron

Silver Gilt Renaissance Tankard, German, circa 1600

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H 6.3 in W 0.01 in D 0.01 in

Silver Gilt Renaissance Tankard, German, circa 1600

Located in GB

A silver gilt Renaissance tankard, German, unmarked circa 1600, original fire gilding, the small size of the tankard suggests it was made for a lady, it stands at 16 cm in height to ...

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Antique 16th Century German Renaissance Sterling Silver

Materials

Silver

16th Century Oil Painting of Emperor Frederic III by School of Hans Burgkmair

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H 16.54 in W 13.78 in D 1.97 in

16th Century Oil Painting of Emperor Frederic III by School of Hans Burgkmair

Located in London, GB

16th Century Oil Painting of Holy Roman Emperor Frederic III, Antique Religious Oil Painting, Antique Royal King Oil Painting, Hans Burgkmair the older. 16th Century Oil Painting ...

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Antique 16th Century German Renaissance Paintings

Materials

Wood, Paint

Wood Sculpture, Archangel Michael, 16th-17th Century, Europe

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H 13.98 in W 6.3 in D 3.94 in

Wood Sculpture, Archangel Michael, 16th-17th Century, Europe

Located in Basel, BS

Wood sculpture depicting Archangel Michael. Probably late 16th century. / early 17th century, Germany. The sculpture is made of wood, polychrome and partially gilded, with the dep...

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Antique Early 17th Century German Baroque Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Late 16th Early 17th Century Oil On Panel

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H 59.5 in W 52.5 in

Late 16th Early 17th Century Oil On Panel

Located in Glen Ellen, CA

THIS PAINTING HAS BEEN ATTRIBUTED TO HANS VON AACHEN(1552-1615) AND STUDIO. VON AACHEN WAS BORN IN COLOGNE AND STUDIED IN GERMANY WITH FLEMISH MASTERS. IN 1574, HE MOVED TO ITALY, TO...

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Antique 18th Century and Earlier German Paintings

Materials

Panel

German Marquetry Table Cabinet

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H 11 in W 14 in D 9 in

German Marquetry Table Cabinet

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Rare 16th Century South German, Augsberg, Marquetry Table Cabinet.

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Antique 18th Century and Earlier German Renaissance Desk Accessories

Materials

Wood

Rare Gothic German, Nuremberg Brass 15th Century, Two-Arm Candlestick

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H 8.13 in Dm 5.69 in

Rare Gothic German, Nuremberg Brass 15th Century, Two-Arm Candlestick

Located in Ambler, PA

An exceptionally rare Gothic German, Nuremberg brass, 15th century, two-arm candlestick in fine original condition. Circa 1450.

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Antique 16th Century German Gothic Candlesticks

Materials

Brass

Silver German Filigree Toilet Box

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H 3.15 in Dm 5.12 in

Silver German Filigree Toilet Box

Located in GB

An extremely rare and unusual silver filigree toilet box, German, circa 1700, of circular design standing on three little bun feet; set within the box are four finely engraved silver...

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Antique 16th Century German Sterling Silver

Materials

Silver

German Brass Alms Dish, circa 1500

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H 3 in Dm 12.5 in

German Brass Alms Dish, circa 1500

Located in Ambler, PA

German brass alms dish, circa 1500. Gothic period dish/basin. This deep basin is depicting Adam and Eve, “The Fall of Man.” Fabulous condition. Dimensions: Diameter 12 1/2, dep...

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Antique 16th Century German Gothic Religious Items

Materials

Brass

Extremely Rare Large Size German Brass Alms Dish, circa 1500

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H 1.75 in Dm 21 in

Extremely Rare Large Size German Brass Alms Dish, circa 1500

Located in Ambler, PA

Extremely rare large size German brass alms dish depicting two peacocks and urn in centre, Nuremberg, circa 1500. Pristine condition. The two peacocks and urn are early Christian sym...

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Antique 16th Century German Decorative Art

Materials

Brass

Renaissance Parcel Gilt Silver Beaker, German circa 1580

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H 3.75 in Dm 3 in

Renaissance Parcel Gilt Silver Beaker, German circa 1580

Located in Bewdley, Worcestershire

A Renaissance parcel-gilt silver beaker, German, circa 1580. Unmarked: The flared rim decorated with foliate decoration and original gilding; the base engraved underneath with an int...

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Antique 16th Century German Barware

Materials

Silver

Rare German Powder Flask, circa 1600

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H 6.3 in W 7.49 in D 1.97 in

Rare German Powder Flask, circa 1600

Located in Vienna, Vienna

Probably made in Nuremberg or Augsburg, made of turned burl wood with beautiful brown color, iron and horn.

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Antique 16th Century German Northern Renaissance More Furniture and Coll...

Materials

Iron

Book.Neu eröffnete Mahometanische Moschea.First German Translation of Quran 1703

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H 6.89 in W 3.15 in D 4.34 in

Book.Neu eröffnete Mahometanische Moschea.First German Translation of Quran 1703

Located in CADALSO, ES

Absolutly rare to find. First German Translation of the Quran from 1703 Author: NERRETER, DAVID. The book was rebound around 1900.

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Antique 16th Century German Baroque Books

Materials

Paper

Antique Double Sided Rosary Bead with Head of Christ and Skull Carved in Bone

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H 1.15 in W 0.91 in D 9.45 in

Antique Double Sided Rosary Bead with Head of Christ and Skull Carved in Bone

Located in Chicago, IL

ROSARY BEAD WITH WENDEKOPF Germany, 16th century Bone Weight 12 grams; dimensions 29 × 23 × 24 cm A double-sided bead made of bone with a finely carved head of Christ on one side an...

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Antique 16th Century German Figurines and Sculptures

Brass ALM Dish Embossed and Stamped Decor

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H 0.4 in Dm 9.65 in

Brass ALM Dish Embossed and Stamped Decor

Located in Paris, FR

Origin: Southern Germany, Nuremberg Period: late 15th century–early 16th century Diameter: 24.5 cm Embossed and stamped brass Dinanderie, the name given to this production,...

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Antique 16th Century German Decorative Art

Materials

Brass

Wood Figure of Saint Roch

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H 55.91 in W 16.15 in D 10.24 in

Wood Figure of Saint Roch

Located in Paris, FR

Origin: Southern Germany Period: 16th century Measures: Height 142 cm Width 41 cm Depth 26 cm Polychrome limewood Easily recognizable with his gesture of showing pest effec...

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Antique 16th Century German Decorative Art

Materials

Wood

Brass ALM Dish with Embossed and Stamped Decor

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H 0.4 in Dm 17.52 in

Brass ALM Dish with Embossed and Stamped Decor

Located in Paris, FR

Origin: Southern Germany, Nuremberg Period: Late 15th century–early 16th century Diameter: 44.5 cm Embossed and stamped brass Dinanderie, the name given to this productio...

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Antique 16th Century German Decorative Art

Materials

Brass

Hans Holbein the Younger After Hans Holbein the Younger (German 1497-1543), King Henry VIII, 2022

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H 17.6 in W 14.57 in D 1.97 in

After Hans Holbein the Younger (German 1497-1543), King Henry VIII

Located in Sydney, NSW

Considered one of the pre-eminent portrait painters of the 16th century In 1526 Holbein travelled to England and quickly build a reputation as a fine portraitist.

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16th Century Old Masters Portrait Prints

Materials

Metal

Wood Sculpture Representing a Wild Man

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H 19.69 in W 7.09 in D 6.7 in

Wood Sculpture Representing a Wild Man

Located in Paris, FR

The wild man was a popular theme to the 16th century, particularly in Germany in heraldry or in the work of Albrecht Dürer.

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Antique 16th Century German Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Walnut

Brass Alm Dish

Unavailable

H 17.13 in Dm 0.4 in

Brass Alm Dish

Located in Paris, FR

Origin: South Of Germany, Nuremberg Period: Late 15th–early 16th century Diameter 43.5 cm Embossed and engraved brass This is in Belgium, in the city of Dinant during the 1...

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Antique 16th Century German Decorative Art

Materials

Brass

(After) Hans Holbein The YoungerAfter Hans Holbein the Younger (German 1497-1543). King Henry VIII of England., 2022

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H 20.75 in W 16.54 in D 0.2 in

After Hans Holbein the Younger (German 1497-1543). King Henry VIII of England.

By (After) Hans Holbein The Younger

Located in Sydney, NSW

Considered one of the pre-eminent portrait painters of the 16th century In 1526 Holbein travelled to England and quickly build a reputation as a fine portraitist.

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16th Century Old Masters Portrait Prints

Materials

Archival Ink, Rag Paper

Paris, 1577

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H 15 in W 21 in D 0.2 in

Paris, 1577

By Georg Braun and Frans Hogenberg

Located in Houston, TX

This fine example of 16th century Paris appeared in volume 1 of Braun & Hogenberg's 6 volume Civititas Orbis Terrarum. Situated with east at the top, this plan is finely colored a...

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Antique 16th Century German Maps

Renaissance Head of a Child

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H 13 in W 3.94 in D 3.55 in

Renaissance Head of a Child

Located in Paris, FR

Origin: Southern Germany Period: 16th century, circa 1500 Height of the head: 20 cm Height with the base: 33 cm Walnut wood with traces of polychromy Standing on a cylindric...

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Antique 16th Century German Renaissance Decorative Art

Materials

Walnut

One of the Earliest Modern Maps of Paris

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H 13.5 in W 19 in D 1 in

One of the Earliest Modern Maps of Paris

By Georg Braun and Frans Hogenberg

Located in La Jolla, CA

Fine example of this iconic plan of 16th century Paris, which appeared in volume 1 of Braun & Hogenberg's six volume civilities orbits terrarum. This plan is copied from the "Prem...

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Antique 16th Century German Northern Renaissance Prints

Albrecht Dürer, Mary's Temple Passage, 1511, Woodcut on Paper, Framed

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H 18.51 in W 14.97 in D 1.58 in

Albrecht Dürer, Mary's Temple Passage, 1511, Woodcut on Paper, Framed

By Albrecht Dürer

Located in Mönchengladbach, NW

Woodcut Albrecht Dürer "Mary's Temple Walk": Strong expression in depth and color, good state of preservation. Spectacular piece of art. Wood cut on paper, 1511 Laid paper without...

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Antique 16th Century German Drawings

Materials

Wood

A group of three renaissance goldsmith matrices

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H 2.37 in W 1.78 in D 0.2 in

A group of three renaissance goldsmith matrices

Located in Zurich, Canton Zurich

GERMANY: Workshop of Pankraz Labenswolf (1492-1563) working closely with Peter Flotner. A group of three rare rectangular lead plaquettes of Putti with the attributes of the Muses: T...

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Antique 16th Century German Renaissance Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Lead

One of the Great Early Views of Constantinople

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H 19 in W 13 in D 1 in

One of the Great Early Views of Constantinople

By Georg Braun and Frans Hogenberg

Located in La Jolla, CA

Old color example of this important early bird's-eye view of Istanbul, from Braun & Hogenberg's monumental town book. The Braun & Hogenberg view is one of the finest and most sou...

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Antique 16th Century German Northern Renaissance Prints

Materials

Paper

One of the Earliest Views of Moscow

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H 14 in W 19.5 in D 1 in

One of the Earliest Views of Moscow

By Georg Braun and Frans Hogenberg

Located in La Jolla, CA

Decorative full color example of Braun & Hogenberg's first view of Moscow, from a slightly elevated viewpoint from across the frozen Moskva River, first published in 1575. The wal...

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Antique 16th Century German Northern Renaissance Prints

Materials

Paper

The Gospel Is True!, Philemon Hebrews 1, 1522 Latin Bible Leaf Medieval

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H 13.25 in W 9.5 in D 0.01 in

The Gospel Is True!, Philemon Hebrews 1, 1522 Latin Bible Leaf Medieval

By Anton Koberger

Located in Albany, OR

Hebrews 1:1 - 6:8 Title. + Philemon (all) + Titus 3:3-15. "The Gospel is True!" Latin Bible (Biblia Sacra), folio, printed in Lugduni, Italy by M. Sacon, for Anton Koberger, 1522. Wo...

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Antique 16th Century German Renaissance Prints

Materials

Paper

God's Everlasting Covenants, Genesis, 1522 Latin Bible Leaf Medieval

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H 13.25 in W 9.5 in D 0.01 in

God's Everlasting Covenants, Genesis, 1522 Latin Bible Leaf Medieval

By Anton Koberger

Located in Albany, OR

Genesis 9:5 - 14:15. "God's Everlasting Covenants". Latin Bible (Biblia Sacra), folio, printed in Lugduni, Italy by M. Sacon, for Anton Koberger, 1522. Woodcuts by H. Springinklee. R...

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Antique 16th Century German Renaissance Prints

Materials

Paper

"Resurrection Ascension Pentecost, " Acts, 1523 Latin Bible Leaf Medieval

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H 14 in W 9.5 in D 0.01 in

"Resurrection Ascension Pentecost, " Acts, 1523 Latin Bible Leaf Medieval

By Anton Koberger

Located in Albany, OR

Acts of the Apostles 1:1 - 2:17. Title. With: John 19:37 - 21:24. "Resurrection, Ascension, Pentecost". Latin Bible (Biblia Sacra), folio, printed in Nuremburg by F. Peypus and J. Ko...

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Antique 16th Century German Renaissance Prints

Materials

Paper

Very Early Hand-Colored View of Rome

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H 13.5 in W 19 in D 1 in

Very Early Hand-Colored View of Rome

By Georg Braun and Frans Hogenberg

Located in La Jolla, CA

Fine old color example of Braun & Hogenberg's view of Rome, from an early edition of Braun & Hogenberg's Civitatus Orbis Terrarum. Striking bird's-eye plan of Rome with decorative...

Category

Antique 16th Century German Northern Renaissance Prints

Materials

Paper

One of the First Maps of London

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H 13 in W 19 in D 1 in

One of the First Maps of London

By Georg Braun and Frans Hogenberg

Located in La Jolla, CA

Fine example of this important early bird’s-eye view of London, which appeared in Volume 1 of Braun & Hogenberg's Civitates Orbis Terrarum. The view was based on a now-lost twenty...

Category

Antique 16th Century German Northern Renaissance Prints

Materials

Paper

Christ Crucified in boxwood and golden loincloth

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H 12.21 in W 11.82 in D 2.37 in

Christ Crucified in boxwood and golden loincloth

Located in Salò, IT

Christ Crucified in boxwood and gilded loincloth, 16th-century German sculptor, height from head to foot 31 cm, width between hands 30 cm. Christ also has golden highlights on the pr...

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Antique 16th Century German Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Boxwood

16th century German bronze fountainhead

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H 10 in

16th century German bronze fountainhead

Located in Stamford, CT

16th century German bronze fountainhead

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Antique 18th Century and Earlier German Decorative Objects

16th Century German Gothic Fireback

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H 32.68 in W 7.88 in D 0.99 in

16th Century German Gothic Fireback

Located in Amerongen, Amerongen

16th century German Gothic fireback with a religious theme.

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Antique 16th Century German Gothic Fireplaces and Mantels

Materials

Iron

16th Century German oak monk's bench / centre table

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H 26 in W 42 in D 42 in

16th Century German oak monk's bench / centre table

Located in Bradford-on-Avon, Wiltshire

16th Century German oak monk's bench / centre table Rare 16th Century German oak monk's bench / centre table, the near circular twin boarded top with underside locators pegged to sha...

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Antique 16th Century German Rustic Tables

Materials

Oak

Large 16th Century German Gothic Fireback / Backsplash

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H 45.67 in W 24.61 in D 0.99 in

Large 16th Century German Gothic Fireback / Backsplash

Located in Amerongen, Amerongen

Large 16th century German gothic fireback with a religious theme.

Category

Antique 16th Century German Gothic Fireplaces and Mantels

Materials

Iron

16th Century German Gothic 'Apostle James' Fireback

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H 31.89 in W 21.26 in D 1.19 in

16th Century German Gothic 'Apostle James' Fireback

Located in Amerongen, Amerongen

16th century German Gothic fireback with Apostle James, pillars and other decorations.

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Antique 16th Century German Gothic Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots

Materials

Iron

Rare dated 16th century German padlock

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Rare dated 16th century German padlock

Located in Lincolnshire, GB

A rare example of a master padlock , dated 1588 with the original key. These master locks where made as examples to show the skill of the lock maker, there is a similiar lock in the ...

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Antique 18th Century and Earlier German More Furniture and Collectibles

Christoph Schwarz16th Century German Renaissance Allegorical Oil Painting Sexual Health Syphilis, Circa 1580

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H 48 in W 60.5 in D 2 in

16th Century German Renaissance Allegorical Oil Painting Sexual Health Syphilis

By Christoph Schwarz

Located in Portland, OR

The painting is housed in a period early 18th century gilded & polychrome wooden frame. This very rare & important 16th century German Renaissance painting is ready to grace your wal...

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16th Century Northern Renaissance Figurative Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

German Brass Alms Plate, Nuremberg, 16th Century

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H 1.5 in Dm 15 in

German Brass Alms Plate, Nuremberg, 16th Century

Located in Stamford, CT

Mid-16th century German alms plate with decorative Gothic lettering and 'grapes of Canaan' in embossed relief surrounding the central floral medallion.

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Antique 16th Century German Gothic Religious Items

Materials

Brass

German Cup with Handle, Early 17th Century Pot, Delft/German/Low Countries

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H 3.5 in Dm 3.75 in

German Cup with Handle, Early 17th Century Pot, Delft/German/Low Countries

Located in Brooklyn, NY

16th century German (Tudor) cup with handle (grey) Early 17th century pot (sangue de boeuf), delft/German territories/low countries Earthenware Measures: Height 3.5, diameter ...

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Antique 16th Century German Medieval Vases

Materials

Earthenware

Theodore Alexander 16th Century Style German Hammered Bronze Suit Armour Knight

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H 82 in W 22 in D 26 in

Theodore Alexander 16th Century Style German Hammered Bronze Suit Armour Knight

By Theodore Alexander

Located in Dayton, OH

Styled after an original 16th Century German suit that sold at auction for well over $50,000.

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Late 20th Century Renaissance Arms, Armor and Weapons

Materials

Bronze

16th Century Westphalian Oak and Iron Coffer

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H 32 in W 73 in D 24 in

16th Century Westphalian Oak and Iron Coffer

Located in Greenwich, CT

Rare 16th Century German (Westphalian) oak coffer or "stollentruhe" of massive proportions, with original iron strapwork, hooks, escutcheon and lock and possessing deep, rich color.

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Antique 18th Century and Earlier German Gothic Blanket Chests

Materials

Iron

ALMS PLATE German Nuremberg, 16th Century

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H 16.15 in Dm 16.15 in

ALMS PLATE German Nuremberg, 16th Century

Located in Madrid, ES

ALMS PLATE German Nuremberg, 16th Century in yellow metal, relief decoration and engraving "Adam and Eve in Paradise", stripe with inscriptions in Gothic characters.

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Antique 16th Century German Gothic Historical Memorabilia

Materials

Metal

German Fireback with a Landsknecht, Gothic, 16th Century

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H 24.81 in W 16.54 in D 0.79 in

German Fireback with a Landsknecht, Gothic, 16th Century

Located in Amerongen, Amerongen

The landsknechts were mercenary soldiers who were an important military force through 15th and 16th century, Europe.

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Antique 16th Century German Gothic Fireplaces and Mantels

Materials

Iron

Antique French Fireback, Cast Iron, Louis XV Style, Early 19th Century

$1,100

H 39.38 in W 27.76 in D 0.6 in

Antique French Fireback, Cast Iron, Louis XV Style, Early 19th Century

Located in Haarlem, Noord-Holland

A large French fireback or backsplash, man and women around a well. This fireback has been used and this shows, parts of the base are gone. Has mounting holes on the sides.

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Antique Early 19th Century French Louis XV Architectural Elements

Materials

Iron

17th Century Antique Fireback / Backsplash Dated 1617

$2,200

H 37.8 in W 33.47 in D 1.97 in

17th Century Antique Fireback / Backsplash Dated 1617

Located in Haarlem, Noord-Holland

Amazing French cast Iron fireback or backsplash. Showing IHS (Jezus the Savior of Humanity) or In Hoc Signo (In this sign will you win)) inside a beautiful wreath suspended by two...

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Antique Early 17th Century French Gothic Architectural Elements

Materials

Iron

Beautiful Cast Iron Fireback or Backsplash

$820

H 25.6 in W 15.36 in D 0.6 in

Beautiful Cast Iron Fireback or Backsplash

Located in Haarlem, Noord-Holland

This nice and tall cast iron fireback is beautifully decorated and in great condition. It fireback can be used in a real fire or as a beautiful backsplash. Our vast collection of an...

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Antique 19th Century French Louis XV Architectural Elements

Materials

Iron

17th century Spanish or Italian carved solid wood chest

$4,062

H 26.38 in W 23.63 in D 57.09 in

17th century Spanish or Italian carved solid wood chest

Located in Ternay, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes

Spanish or Italian 17th century bis chest. Chest structure in solid walnut, entirely hand-carved. Exceptional craftsmanship. Very naive vintage conduction with a nice patina on the...

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Antique 17th Century Italian Gothic Blanket Chests

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Walnut

18th Century Carved Corpus Christi, Christ on the Cross, Italian

$1,210

H 14 in W 4 in D 3.13 in

18th Century Carved Corpus Christi, Christ on the Cross, Italian

Located in Toronto, CA

This is an exquisite, carved wooden polychrome figure of Christ on the cross, 18th Century, most probably Italian. This rare carving very closely follows in the tradition of Giambolo...

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Antique 18th Century Italian Renaissance Wall-mounted Sculptures

Materials

Wood

A finely carved Medieval style Gothic Cabinet

$2,400

H 46 in W 21.25 in D 15.75 in

A finely carved Medieval style Gothic Cabinet

Located in Pomona, CA

A top quality Carved Gothic Cabinet in the medieval style. Ribbon-fold carving to the sides and lower door. Superb iron lock fittings. Attached label on the back for: "The House of P...

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Antique Early 1900s American Gothic Revival Cabinets

Materials

Oak

Antique early 17th century rare German or Austrian Stollentruhe or trunk

$10,585Sale Price|20% Off

H 33.08 in W 68.12 in D 25.6 in

Antique early 17th century rare German or Austrian Stollentruhe or trunk

Located in Casteren, NL

This is an antique Stollentruhe (stile-and-panel chest) made of solid oak, originating from Southern Germany, most likely Bavaria, Upper Austria, or Tyrol, and dating to the early 17...

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Antique 17th Century German Gothic Blanket Chests

Materials

Steel

17th Century French Renaissance Hand-Carved Front Section of a Built in Cabinet

$2,531Sale Price|50% Off

H 48.43 in W 68.9 in D 4.34 in

17th Century French Renaissance Hand-Carved Front Section of a Built in Cabinet

Located in Casteren, NL

This beautiful carved Renaissance front section was a part of a built in cabinet. The carvings are typical for Bretagne area in France and it can be dated mid-17th century. The carv...

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Antique Mid-17th Century French Renaissance Cabinets

Materials

Oak

16th Century French Renaissance Chest in Carved Oak

$4,200

H 29.75 in W 49.375 in D 27.125 in

16th Century French Renaissance Chest in Carved Oak

Located in Dallas, TX

Whereas many pieces of furniture during the Italian Renaissance were heavily painted or inlaid with decorative motifs, French examples utilized hand-sculpted elements as the predomin...

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Antique 16th Century French Renaissance Blanket Chests

Materials

Wood, Oak

Fine Antique Early 20th Century English Jacobean-Style Oak Sideboard

$3,340

H 44.89 in W 53.94 in D 18.9 in

Fine Antique Early 20th Century English Jacobean-Style Oak Sideboard

Located in Nottingham, GB

An impressive early 20th-century English sideboard, finely crafted from oak in the Jacobean Revival style and distinguished by its extensive carved decoration, barley-twist supports ...

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Early 20th Century Sideboards

Materials

Brass

Rare 16th Century Gothic Chest, Carved Wood, Tyrol Origin

$6,205

H 37.01 in W 62.21 in D 25.2 in

Rare 16th Century Gothic Chest, Carved Wood, Tyrol Origin

Located in ALHAURÍN EL GRANDE, Malaga

A large and rare carved Gothic chest, likely from the Tyrol region, dating to the 16th century. The front is richly decorated with openwork Gothic tracery: two large circular rose-wi...

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Antique 16th Century Austrian Gothic Blanket Chests

Materials

Wood

French Renaissance Carved Oak Sideboard, 18th Century

$5,875

H 35.44 in W 59.06 in D 19.69 in

French Renaissance Carved Oak Sideboard, 18th Century

Located in Paris, IDF

This piece is a brown oak French Renaissance sideboard that dates from the 1700s. It’s made from solid oak and the ornate designs have been painstakingly carved. It’s an extravagant ...

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Antique Late 18th Century French Renaissance Sideboards

Materials

Metal

18th Century Carved Wooden Representing Christ on the Cross

$7,500

H 22 in W 21 in D 5 in

18th Century Carved Wooden Representing Christ on the Cross

Located in Miami, FL

Carved wooden representing Christ on the cross.

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Antique Late 18th Century Spanish Neoclassical Religious Items

Materials

Wood, Paint

17th-Century Alpine Wooden Christ Torso with Polychrome Traces

$604

H 5.91 in W 1.58 in D 1.19 in

17th-Century Alpine Wooden Christ Torso with Polychrome Traces

Located in Hamburg, DE

17th-Century Alpine Wooden Christ Torso with Polychrome Traces This finely carved wooden Christ torso, likely from the Alpine region and dating to the 17th century, is a remarkable p...

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Antique 16th Century Italian Baroque Religious Items

Materials

Wood

Saint Sebastian. Carved wood. Possibly Spanish school, 18th century.

$2,369

H 35.44 in W 18.12 in D 10.24 in

Saint Sebastian. Carved wood. Possibly Spanish school, 18th century.

Located in Madrid, ES

Saint Sebastian. Carved wood. Possibly Spanish school, 18th century. It has faults. Figurative carving in wood depicting a semi-nude youth tied to a tree with ropes carved from the ...

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Antique 18th Century Other Religious Items

Materials

Wood

17th Century Spanish Baroque Chestnut Carving of Christ

$4,800

H 47 in W 13 in D 5 in

17th Century Spanish Baroque Chestnut Carving of Christ

Located in Stamford, CT

A large-scale 17th century Spanish carving of Christ on the cross. Possibly of a much earlier date, the features and posture owing much to Byzantine depictions of Christ, especially ...

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Antique 17th Century Spanish Baroque Religious Items

Materials

Chestnut

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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.
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.
What furniture was used in the 16th century?
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1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
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.
Did they have wedding rings in the 18th century?
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1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
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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1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
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 17th-century furniture called?
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1stDibs ExpertSeptember 23, 2024
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.
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.
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.
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.
Who was one of the most important portrait painters of the 19th century?
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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.
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.
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.
Which individuals are considered the Big Three of 18th-century cartoons, and why?
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1stDibs ExpertJanuary 10, 2025
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 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.