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.

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.

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.

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 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 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.

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Dutch 17th CenturyFine 17th Century Dutch Oil Painting on Wood Panel Horse & Figures Resting

$1,883Sale Price|20% Off

Fine 17th Century Dutch Oil Painting on Wood Panel Horse & Figures Resting

Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire

The Resting Place Dutch School, mid 17th century oil painting on board, unframed canvas: 7 x 9 inches provenance: private collection condition: very good and sound condition

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17th Century Old Masters Portrait Paintings

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Oil

17th century Antique bronze Indian horse statue from India

$1,583

17th century Antique bronze Indian horse statue from India

Located in DEVENTER, NL

Antique bronze Indian horse statue Material : bronze 22,5 cm high 7,9 cm wide and 11 cm deep 17th century Weight: 932 grams Originating from India Nr: 3817-1

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Antique 17th Century Indian Sculptures and Carvings

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Bronze

17th Century English Carved Stone Horse & Unicorn

$10,054

17th Century English Carved Stone Horse & Unicorn

Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire

Dating from the 17th century, these English carved stone horse and unicorn statues are architectural fragments from history.

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Antique Mid-17th Century Abstract Sculptures

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Stone, Limestone

French Louis XIV Period 'Horses' Fireback / Backsplash, 17th Century

$1,954

French Louis XIV Period 'Horses' Fireback / Backsplash, 17th Century

Located in Amerongen, Amerongen

17th century French Louis XIV period fireback with horses, two pillars of Hercules, and the date of production of the fireback, 1691.

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Antique 17th Century French Louis XIV Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots

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Iron

Framed Engraving, Nereid Tritons And Sea Horses, 17th/18th Century

$758

Framed Engraving, Nereid Tritons And Sea Horses, 17th/18th Century

Located in MARSEILLE, FR

This engraving is taken from a work, Volume 1 - 35, period 17th/18th century? It is in good general condition.

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Antique 17th Century French Greco Roman Prints

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Paper

Pieter WouvermansFine 17th Century Flemish Oil Painting Cavalry Skirmish Many Figures & Horses

$2,152

Fine 17th Century Flemish Oil Painting Cavalry Skirmish Many Figures & Horses

Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire

The Cavalry Skirmish Flemish School, 17th century circle of Pieter Wouvermans, unsigned oil on canvas, framed framed: 12 x 14 inches canvas: 9.5 x 11.5 inches Provenance: private col...

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17th Century Old Masters Figurative Paintings

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Oil

Jacques Courtois17th century Italian Horse Battle scene between Crusaders and their enemy

$13,650Sale Price|30% Off

17th century Italian Horse Battle scene between Crusaders and their enemy

By Jacques Courtois

Located in Woodbury, CT

Fine huge 17th Century Italian/French Old Master Battle Scene of the Crusades, oil on canvas. Grand scale extensive landscape view of a battle from the 1670-80 period, with cavalry f...

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Late 17th Century Old Masters Figurative Paintings

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Oil

Unidentified Artist Century XVII"Figures and horses by a country tavern", XVII Century

$9,920

"Figures and horses by a country tavern"

Located in Edinburgh, GB

Unidentified Dutch Artist (17th Century) "Figures and Horses by a Country Tavern" (1618) Oil on canvas Framed: 69 x 82 cm Canvas: 52 x 64 cm No signatured This exquisite 17th-centur...

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17th Century Realist Figurative Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

Lambert de Hondt17th Century Flemish Old Master Oil on Panel Cavalry Skirmish Soldiers & Horses, 1650

$5,219Sale Price|20% Off

17th Century Flemish Old Master Oil on Panel Cavalry Skirmish Soldiers & Horses

Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire

The artwork portrays a cavalry skirmish with soldiers in traditional 17th-century military dress, including red tunics and helmets, engaging in fierce combat.

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Mid-17th Century Old Masters Animal Paintings

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Oil

Set of 4 Chinese 16/17th Porcelain Ming China Bowls Horse & Valuables

$2,068 / set

Set of 4 Chinese 16/17th Porcelain Ming China Bowls Horse & Valuables

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

A very nicely decorated lot of bowls. 30-12-18-1-10. 30-12-18-1-7 Additional information: Material: Porcelain & Pottery Country of Manufacturing: China Region of Origin: China Perio...

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Antique 17th Century Chinese Decorative Bowls

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Porcelain

Tibetan Equestrian Bronze Sculpture of Horse in Full Harness, 17th Century

$1,150

Tibetan Equestrian Bronze Sculpture of Horse in Full Harness, 17th Century

Located in New York, NY

This little antique Tibetan equestrian figurine is distinguished not only by the remarkably detailed sculpture of a horse in a complete harness, but also by the high quality of the b...

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Antique 17th Century Tibetan Tibetan Animal Sculptures

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Bronze

17th Century, Old Master Painting, Oil on Canvas, "The Rest with the Horses".

$16,807Sale Price|50% Off

17th Century, Old Master Painting, Oil on Canvas, "The Rest with the Horses".

Located in Berlin, DE

17th century, old master painting, oil on canvas, "The rest with the horses".

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17th Century Old Masters Figurative Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

17th Century Hunting Scene Flemish School Battle Dogs Horses Oil on Canvas Red

$7,002Sale Price|20% Off

17th Century Hunting Scene Flemish School Battle Dogs Horses Oil on Canvas Red

Located in Sanremo, IT

Painting, oil on canvas, measuring 75 x 103 cm without frame and 82 x 110 cm with frame, of the Flemish school depicting a hunting scene. The confident outline of the almost drawn a...

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Late 17th Century Flemish School Figurative Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

Sir Peter Paul Rubens17th century follower of Rubens, two military men on horse back in a landscape, circa 1680

$7,250

17th century follower of Rubens, two military men on horse back in a landscape

Located in Woodbury, CT

17th century English/Dutch School, from the Circle of Sir Peter Paul Rubens A very interesting and well-painted 17th-century oil on canvas of two men seated on horseback in a landsc...

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1680s Old Masters Figurative Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

Antique Pair 17th C Dehua Blanc de Chine Whistles European figures on a horse

$2,825

Antique Pair 17th C Dehua Blanc de Chine Whistles European figures on a horse

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

Size 5.7CM high Period 17th century

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Antique 17th Century Chinese Ming Planters, Cachepots and Jardinières

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Porcelain

Antique Old Master Horse Etchings by Antonio Tempesta c. 1590 on Paper

$2,750Sale Price|50% Off

Antique Old Master Horse Etchings by Antonio Tempesta c. 1590 on Paper

Located in Long Island City, NY

A set of five original antique etchings depicting horses by Antonio Tempesta, Italian, 1555 to 1630. Engraved circa 1590. Antonio Tempesta, also called il Tempestino, was an Italian ...

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Antique 17th Century European Drawings

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Paper

Pair of Dehua Blanc de Chine Whistles European Figures on a Horse Sculpture

$4,321 / set

Pair of Dehua Blanc de Chine Whistles European Figures on a Horse Sculpture

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

Additional information: Material: Porcelain & Pottery Region of Origin: China Period: 17th century, 18th century China Dynasty Period: Qing (1661 – 1912) Decoration Type / Colour: Mo...

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Antique 17th Century Qing Animal Sculptures

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Porcelain

Adam Frans van der Meulen (Brussels 1632 – Paris 1690) Portrait Battle Horse Van Der Meulen Paint 17/18th Century Oil on canvas, 1680-1730

$9,589Sale Price|20% Off

Portrait Battle Horse Van Der Meulen Paint 17/18th Century Oil on canvas

Located in Riva del Garda, IT

He is holding a flintlock pistol, a weapon of great value in 17th-century France, which became a symbol of prestige and military power, especially during the reign of the “Sun King”....

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17th Century Old Masters Portrait Paintings

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Oil Pastel

Antique Pair Etchings of Horses

$1,680Sale Price / set|20% Off

Antique Pair Etchings of Horses

By Jan Frans Van den Hecke

Located in Alessandria, Piemonte

Pair of antique etchings from the 17th Century by Johannes Van Den Hecke (1620-1670): he was a Flemish Baroque painter, draughtsman, printmaker and engraver, mainly known for his sti...

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Antique Mid-17th Century Dutch Other Prints

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Paper

Pieter Van Bloemen (1674-1720)A pair of Military Encampments with Horses

$33,627

A pair of Military Encampments with Horses

Located in Taunton, GB

A Military Encampment with Horses held by a Groom, and A Military Encampment with a Grey Horse and a Hound Oil on canvas in carved wood frames 17 ¼ x 21 ¼ in A Pair (2) THE ARTI...

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17th Century Figurative Paintings

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Oil

Box Tobacco 17 Century Friesland Baroque Birch Sliding Lid Love Heart Horse Lady

$2,690

Box Tobacco 17 Century Friesland Baroque Birch Sliding Lid Love Heart Horse Lady

Located in BUNGAY, SUFFOLK

This romantic and charming box has characteristic carving from the area. With chip-carved geometric decoration to the sliding lid and sides, carved with a horse, two hearts and a...

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Antique Late 17th Century Dutch Baroque Decorative Boxes

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Birch

Set of 10 Antique Horse Riding Prints

$1,120Sale Price / set|20% Off

Set of 10 Antique Horse Riding Prints

Located in Langweer, NL

Set of 10 antique horse riding prints. Published circa 1680.

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Antique Late 17th Century Prints

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Paper

Baroque Dressage Horse in Collection – Georg Simon Winter, 1678

$443

Baroque Dressage Horse in Collection – Georg Simon Winter, 1678

Located in Langweer, NL

Baroque Dressage Horse Training Scene, Georg Simon Winter, Hand Colored 1678 This original hand-colored copperplate engraving depicts an advanced dressage exercise from one of the m...

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Antique Late 17th Century German Prints

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Paper

Japanese Two Panel Screen: Horse Roundup

$43,700

Japanese Two Panel Screen: Horse Roundup

Located in Hudson, NY

Interesting and unusual subject matter, Tosa School painting in mineral pigments on gold leaf with silk brocade border.

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Antique Late 17th Century Japanese Paintings and Screens

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Gold Leaf

Antonio TempestaThe Horse - Etching by Antonio Tempesta - 1610s, 1610s

$326

The Horse - Etching by Antonio Tempesta - 1610s

By Antonio Tempesta

Located in Roma, IT

The Horse is a wonderful black and white etching on thick laid paper, realized by the Italian master Antonio Tempesta (1555-1630). Image Dimensions: 5 x 7 / 8 x 10 cm. Not signed....

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Early 17th Century Figurative Prints

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Etching

Salvator RosaStudy of horse and ox bones, 1650

$8,500

Study of horse and ox bones

By Salvator Rosa

Located in Middletown, NY

Graphite, ink wash and watercolor on handmade laid paper with a large, indistinguishable ovoid watermark with a bunch of grapes, 8 7/16 x 12 5/8 inches (225 x 320 mm), signed in brow...

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Mid-17th Century Old Masters Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

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Ink, Handmade Paper, Laid Paper, Graphite

Late Ming Era Documented Glazed Pottery Horse

$5,368

Late Ming Era Documented Glazed Pottery Horse

Located in Kastrup, DK

An elegant Chinese Ming dynasty pottery figurine depicting a horse in a standing pose with polychrome finish (aubergine, light brown and green). Ming Dynasty period, dated 1386-1644...

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Antique 17th Century Chinese Ming Animal Sculptures

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Pottery

Antique Ming 1620-1644 Chinese Porcelain Kosometsuke 5 Horses Plate Tianqi

$1,682Sale Price|40% Off

Antique Ming 1620-1644 Chinese Porcelain Kosometsuke 5 Horses Plate Tianqi

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

A Chinese blue and white porcelain Dish of beautiful shape and design. Central scene of 5 horses. Early 17th century, marked at base. In symbolism a horse is a wish for a Good job.

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Antique 17th Century Chinese Ming Ceramics

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Porcelain

1617 Horse and Deer Engraving by Vondel – Warande der Dieren

$385

1617 Horse and Deer Engraving by Vondel – Warande der Dieren

Located in Langweer, NL

Rare 1617 Vondel Engraving from Warande der Dieren – The Horse and the Deer Description: This exceptionally rare original engraving comes from the 1617 publication 'Warande der Dier...

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Antique Early 17th Century Dutch Prints

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Paper

Set of 2 Antique Horse Riding Prints, c.1680

$364 / set

Set of 2 Antique Horse Riding Prints, c.1680

Located in Langweer, NL

Set of 2 antique horse riding prints. Published circa 1680.

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Antique Late 17th Century Prints

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Paper

Pair of Framed Denis Diderot Colored Horse Carriages

$1,710Sale Price|25% Off

Pair of Framed Denis Diderot Colored Horse Carriages

By Denis Diderot

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Pair of prints from the "Encyclopedie ou Dictionnaire raisonne des sciences, des arts et des metiers, par une Societe de Gens de lettres". The originals published between 1751 and 1...

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Antique 17th Century French French Provincial Prints

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Paint, Paper

Antique Print of William Cavendish on the Winged Horse Pegasus

$1,774Sale Price|20% Off

Antique Print of William Cavendish on the Winged Horse Pegasus

Located in Langweer, NL

Antique print titled 'Il Monte avec la Main, les Eperons, et Gaule (..)'. Plate 4 from "La Methode et Invention Nouvelle de Dresser les Chevaux" by William Cavendish. This engraving ...

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Antique Early 17th Century Prints

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Paper

Northern Painter Active in Italy, Rocky Landscape with Boats, Men and Horses

$4,061

Northern Painter Active in Italy, Rocky Landscape with Boats, Men and Horses

Located in Firenze, IT

Northern Painter Active in Italy, Rocky Landscape with Boats, Men and Horses, 17th Century Oil on wooden panel, with cradling applied in Italy probably during the 1970s–1980s.

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17th Century Mannerist Landscape Paintings

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Oil, Board

Horse Training at the Pillar – Baroque Riding School, Georg Simon Winter, 1678

$443

Horse Training at the Pillar – Baroque Riding School, Georg Simon Winter, 1678

Located in Langweer, NL

1678 Baroque Dressage Training Horse at the Pillar – Georg Simon Winter This original hand-coloured copperplate engraving depicts an advanced riding-school exercise from one of the ...

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Antique Late 17th Century German Prints

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Paper

28CM Kangxi Blood and Milk Antique Chinese Porcelain Plate Figural Horse

$4,012

28CM Kangxi Blood and Milk Antique Chinese Porcelain Plate Figural Horse

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

Country of origin: China Period: Kangxi period, ca 1700 Condition: 1 line and fritting Size: 28x4.2CM DiameterxHeight 11-3-25 Condition Condition: 1 line and fritting Size: 28x4.2C...

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Antique 17th Century Chinese Qing Ceramics

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Porcelain

28CM Kangxi Blood and Milk Antique Chinese Porcelain Plate Figural Horse

$4,012

28CM Kangxi Blood and Milk Antique Chinese Porcelain Plate Figural Horse

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

Size: 28x4CM DiameterxHeight Period 17th century 18th century Qing (1661 - 1912)

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Antique 17th Century Chinese Qing Ceramics

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Porcelain

Anthony van DyckPortrait of a Royalist Officer in Armour with Horse & Groom c.1650–1665, Large, c.1650–1665

$15,670

Portrait of a Royalist Officer in Armour with Horse & Groom c.1650–1665, Large

By Anthony van Dyck

Located in London, GB

By the mid-17th century, his compositional formulas—elegant contrapposto stance, gleaming armour, baton of command, and expansive landscape—had become the definitive mode through whi...

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17th Century Old Masters Portrait Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

Antique Print of Horse Catching in Ceylon/Sri Lanka by P. Baldaeus (1672)

$320

Antique Print of Horse Catching in Ceylon/Sri Lanka by P. Baldaeus (1672)

By Philip Baldaeus

Located in Langweer, NL

Antique print titled 'Paardevangst op Jafnapatnam'. This print depicts the catching of horses on Jaffnapatnam. Source unknown, to be determined.

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Antique Mid-17th Century European Prints

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Paper

Antique Print of the French King Louis XIII with Other Figures and a Horse

$450

Antique Print of the French King Louis XIII with Other Figures and a Horse

Located in Langweer, NL

Figure 10 of first part: The French king Louis XIII (aged sixteen) standing at left, with Messieurs de Pluvinel and le Grand, a horse tethered between two posts at centre, Monsieur l...

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Antique Mid-17th Century French Prints

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Paper

Ming Dynasty Bronze Scroll Weight, Seated Horse, 17th Century

Unavailable|~~$2,100~~

Ming Dynasty Bronze Scroll Weight, Seated Horse, 17th Century

Located in Geelong, Victoria

Ming Dynasty 17th century.

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Antique 17th Century Chinese Metalwork

Carved Wood Asian Horse, Mogol Period, India 17th Century

Unavailable|~~$11,088~~

Carved Wood Asian Horse, Mogol Period, India 17th Century

Located in Madrid, ES

A carved wood horse, Mogol period, India 17th century. Distressed.

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Antique 17th Century Indian Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

French antique limestone Horses through fountain 17th Century France

Unavailable|~~$39,500~~

French antique limestone Horses through fountain 17th Century France

Located in LOS ANGELES, CA

Large and rare horses fountain from France, circa 17th century. From a old French village.

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Antique 17th Century French Rustic Fountains

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Limestone, Iron

Unique Historical Horse Bit from the 16th-17th Century

Unavailable|~~$694~~

Unique Historical Horse Bit from the 16th-17th Century

Located in Nový Bor, CZ

Unique historical horse bit probably from the 16th or 17th century.

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Antique 16th Century Renaissance Arms, Armor and Weapons

Materials

Metal

Pair of Chinese Blanc De Chine Fully Trapped Horses, 17th Century

Unavailable|~~$3,766 / set~~

Pair of Chinese Blanc De Chine Fully Trapped Horses, 17th Century

Located in London, GB

A pair of Chinese blanc de Chine fully trapped horses, each facing inwards and standing with a single foreleg slightly bent on a rectangular base, covered in a white glaze. Measures...

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Antique 17th Century Chinese Qing Ceramics

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Ceramic

Neapolitan Late 17th Century Painting

Unavailable|~~$15,756~~

Neapolitan Late 17th Century Painting

Located in MILANO, IT

Naples late 17th century painting of Wild horses. For the size and type it could be made as a study or draft to paint an important fresco.

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Antique Late 17th Century Italian Baroque Paintings

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Canvas

The docked horse., circa 1660

Unavailable|~~$420~~

The docked horse.

Located in Zeeland, Noord-Brabant

Etching on hand laid (verge) paper. The print is showing: Two horses in a Dutch landscape. The Docked Horse shows two animals with cropped or docked tails. This technique of croppin...

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17th Century Animal Prints

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Etching

Paulus PotterSet of 5 horses in landscape, Circa 1660

Unavailable|~~$2,071~~

Set of 5 horses in landscape

By Paulus Potter

Located in Zeeland, Noord-Brabant

The complete series of horses, copies in reverse. 17th. Century etchings on hand laid paper with watermark (seven-pointed foolscap).

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Mid-17th Century Animal Prints

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Etching

Vintage Green Enamel Horse Head Bracelet

Unavailable|~~$25,000~~

Vintage Green Enamel Horse Head Bracelet

Located in Duluth, US

Gemstone Enamel & Diamond Metal : 18K Yellow Gold The Green Enamel Horse Head Bracelet is a luxurious and distinctive piece of jewelry that beautifully combines artistry a...

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Antique 17th Century Art Deco Charm Bracelets

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Enamel

Jan van AkenUntitled - Small horse prints in landscapes with figures., circa 1630

Unavailable|~~$1,079~~

Untitled - Small horse prints in landscapes with figures.

By Jan van Aken

Located in Zeeland, Noord-Brabant

Etching / engraving on Laid paper paper. Watermark: Fragments of foolscap. State: II State of IV. Reference: Bartsch 1-6; Hollstein 1-6. Provenance: With 2 important collection mar...

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17th Century Animal Prints

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Engraving, Etching

David Cornelisz de HeemRoses, Lilies, Grapes, Oranges and Horse Chestnut on a Stone Ledge, Circa 1676-1690

Unavailable|~~$84,969~~

Roses, Lilies, Grapes, Oranges and Horse Chestnut on a Stone Ledge

Located in Zürich, CH

David Cornelisz de Heem (1663 – 1701) was a Dutch Golden Age painter who specialized in still lifes. He was born in Leiden, the Netherlands, to the painter Cornelis de Heem and his w...

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17th Century Still-life Paintings

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Oil

Pair of Lucas Vorsterman Colored Etching "the art of riding a horse"

Unavailable|~~$1,984 / set~~

Pair of Lucas Vorsterman Colored Etching "the art of riding a horse"

Located in Lentate sul Seveso (Mb), IT

Pair of Lucas Vorsterman (Anversa 1624-1677) colored etching belonging to the work "the art of riding a horse" dedicated to the Duke of Newcastle. The plates were engraved by Vorste...

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Antique 17th Century Dutch Baroque Prints

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Paper

Landscape with Riders, Netherlandish School, Dutch 17th Century, Horses, 17th century

Sold|~~$5,544~~

Landscape with Riders, Netherlandish School, Dutch 17th Century, Horses

Located in Stockholm, SE

Step into the captivating world of a bygone era with this remarkable small-scale oil painting on copper, measuring just 12 x 17 cm. Executed during the 17th century, most likely in t...

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17th Century Old Masters Landscape Paintings

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Copper

17th Century Pair of Painted Terra Cotta Chinese Gentlemen on Horses

Sold|~~$3,500 / set~~

17th Century Pair of Painted Terra Cotta Chinese Gentlemen on Horses

Located in WEST PALM BEACH, FL

This is a unique pair of painted Chinese terra cotta gentlemen in native costumes on horseback, purported to be Ming.

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Antique 17th Century Chinese Ming Antiquities

Materials

Clay

Two 17th c. Carved Wooden Tang Horses

Sold|~~$8,500~~

Two 17th c. Carved Wooden Tang Horses

Located in New Orleans, LA

Pair of carved wooden horses mounted on later stands

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Antique 18th Century and Earlier Chinese Decorative Objects

Materials

Wood

Antique Chinese Kosometsuke Tianqi/Chongzhen Porcelain Horse Landscape, 17th Cen

Sold|~~$931~~

Antique Chinese Kosometsuke Tianqi/Chongzhen Porcelain Horse Landscape, 17th Cen

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

A very nicely decorated plate. Late Ming chinese porcelain for the Japanese market. similar dishes are well known in the literature. Additional information: Material: Porcelain & P...

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Antique 17th Century Chinese Decorative Dishes and Vide-Poche

Materials

Porcelain

Antique Chinese 17th century Chinese Porcelain Bowl Horse Ming Tianqi

Sold|~~$1,663~~

Antique Chinese 17th century Chinese Porcelain Bowl Horse Ming Tianqi

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

Size: 153 x 49mm. Period 17th century Ming (1368-1620) Transitional (1620-1661).

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Antique 16th Century Chinese Ming Ceramics

Materials

Porcelain

Mid-20th Century Repro of 17th Century Resting Horse in Plaster over Iron

Sold|~~$950~~

Mid-20th Century Repro of 17th Century Resting Horse in Plaster over Iron

Located in Wainscott, NY

Mid-20th century reproduction of 17th century resting horse in plaster over iron.

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Mid-20th Century Chinese Animal Sculptures

Materials

Plaster

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