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17th Century Pair of Chinese Silver Lacquer Plates with Mother of Pearl
17th Century Pair of Chinese Silver Lacquer Plates with Mother of Pearl

17th Century Pair of Chinese Silver Lacquer Plates with Mother of Pearl

Located in Brea, CA

Pair of Chinese silver, lacquer, and mother of pearl plates from the 17th century. A matching pair of ornamental antique Chinese plates, the faces each of a thin sheet of distressed ...

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Antique 17th Century Chinese Qing Lacquer

Materials

Lacquer

17th Century Set of 8 Chinese Lacquer Silver Cups with Mother of Pearls
17th Century Set of 8 Chinese Lacquer Silver Cups with Mother of Pearls

17th Century Set of 8 Chinese Lacquer Silver Cups with Mother of Pearls

Located in Brea, CA

Antique 17th century set of 8 Chinese lacquer cups with silver liner in interior of each cup with color of mother of pearls.

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Antique 17th Century Chinese Qing Lacquer

Materials

Lacquer

Sir Peter Lely - Portrait of Lady with baroque pearl earring - 17th Century Oil
Sir Peter Lely - Portrait of Lady with baroque pearl earring - 17th Century Oil

Sir Peter Lely - Portrait of Lady with baroque pearl earring - 17th Century Oil

By Sir Peter Lely

Located in Rio De Janeiro, BR

17th-Century English Portrait, Attributed to Sir Peter Lely A striking 17th-century English oil on canvas portrait, attributed to the renowned court painter Sir Peter Lely (1618–1680).

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Antique 17th Century British Baroque Paintings

Materials

Canvas

17th Century Gold Leaf Fragment with Pyrophyllite and Baroque Pearls
17th Century Gold Leaf Fragment with Pyrophyllite and Baroque Pearls

17th Century Gold Leaf Fragment with Pyrophyllite and Baroque Pearls

By Interi

Located in Columbia, SC

17th century Italian gold leaf fragment with pyrophyllite in matrix and decorated with baroque pearls.

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Antique 17th Century Italian Rococo Mounted Objects

Materials

Rock Crystal

17th Century Italian Hand-Carved and Gilded Crown with Baroque Pearls
17th Century Italian Hand-Carved and Gilded Crown with Baroque Pearls

17th Century Italian Hand-Carved and Gilded Crown with Baroque Pearls

By Interi

Located in Columbia, SC

17th century Italian hand-carved and gilded crown adorned with natural-forming baroque pearls and cross-shaped baroque pearls with smoky quartz crystal points.

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Antique 17th Century Italian Rococo Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Quartz, Rock Crystal, Gold Leaf

17th Century Italian Candlestick with Fossil Agate Coral & Pearls on Lucite
17th Century Italian Candlestick with Fossil Agate Coral & Pearls on Lucite

17th Century Italian Candlestick with Fossil Agate Coral & Pearls on Lucite

By Interi

Located in Columbia, SC

17th century distressed Italian decorated church candlestick with fossil agate coral and natural forming baroque pearls on a lucite base.

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Antique Mid-17th Century Italian Baroque Candlesticks

Materials

Coral, Agate

17th Century Italian Gilded Crown with Fossil Shells and Gold Baroque Pearls
17th Century Italian Gilded Crown with Fossil Shells and Gold Baroque Pearls

17th Century Italian Gilded Crown with Fossil Shells and Gold Baroque Pearls

By Interi

Located in Columbia, SC

17th century Italian gilded crown adorned with fossil shells, gold baroque pearls, and barnacles.

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Antique 17th Century Italian Rococo Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Gold Leaf

17th Century Italian Hand-Carved and Gilded Crown with Agate Coral and Pearls
17th Century Italian Hand-Carved and Gilded Crown with Agate Coral and Pearls

17th Century Italian Hand-Carved and Gilded Crown with Agate Coral and Pearls

By Interi

Located in Columbia, SC

17th century Italian hand-carved and gilded crown with polished agate coral and baroque pearls.

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Antique 17th Century Italian Rococo Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Rock Crystal, Agate, Coral, Gold Leaf

17th Century Silver Mounted Traveling Box with Key
17th Century Silver Mounted Traveling Box with Key

17th Century Silver Mounted Traveling Box with Key

Located in Dallas, TX

A 17th century silver mounted Coromandel wood with mother of pearl inlay traveling box with a Interior fitted with drawers and a reliquary cabinet.

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Antique 17th Century French Decorative Boxes

Materials

Silver

17th Century Italian Architectural Fragment with Carnelian Pebbles and Raw Agate
17th Century Italian Architectural Fragment with Carnelian Pebbles and Raw Agate

17th Century Italian Architectural Fragment with Carnelian Pebbles and Raw Agate

By Interi

Located in Columbia, SC

17th century Italian hand-painted ecclesiastical architectural element adorned with carnelian pebbles, gold-plated crystals, blue and yellow raw agate, and baroque pearls.

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Antique 17th Century Italian Baroque Decorative Art

Materials

Agate, Quartz, Rock Crystal, Metal, Gold Leaf

17th Century Italian Hand-Carved and Gilded Crown with Rutile Quartz Crystals
17th Century Italian Hand-Carved and Gilded Crown with Rutile Quartz Crystals

17th Century Italian Hand-Carved and Gilded Crown with Rutile Quartz Crystals

By Interi

Located in Columbia, SC

17th century Italian hand-carved and gilded crown bejeweled with rutile quartz crystals and baroque pearls.

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Antique 17th Century Italian Rococo Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Quartz, Rock Crystal, Gold Leaf, Metal

Dutch Marquetry Art Cabinet with Theater And Trompe l'Oeil 17th century style
Dutch Marquetry Art Cabinet with Theater And Trompe l'Oeil 17th century style

Dutch Marquetry Art Cabinet with Theater And Trompe l'Oeil 17th century style

Located in Ijzendijke, NL

An exceptional art cabinet crafted in the 18th century, conceived as a tribute to the opulence and refinement of the 17th-century Dutch Golden Age.

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Antique 18th Century Dutch Louis XIV Cabinets

Materials

Bronze

NEW GIA Cert Natural Saltwater Pearl Necklace 42 inches long.
NEW GIA Cert Natural Saltwater Pearl Necklace 42 inches long.

NEW GIA Cert Natural Saltwater Pearl Necklace 42 inches long.

Located in Warren, NJ

This exquisite necklace features stunning natural saltwater pearls complemented by 14k yellow gold and delicate beaded detailing. The necklace's nature theme perfectly embodies the t...

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Antique Late 17th Century Early Victorian Multi-Strand Necklaces

Materials

Pearl, 14k Gold

Portrait study of a Lady, wearing precious stones and pearls
Portrait study of a Lady, wearing precious stones and pearls

Portrait study of a Lady, wearing precious stones and pearls

Located in Henley-on-Thames, England

Adriaen van der Werff (1659-1722) (attrib.) Portrait study of a Lady, wearing precious stones and pearls Black and white chalk, heightened with white, on blue paper Inscribed verso, ...

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17th Century Rococo Portrait Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Chalk

Vintage Royal Delft Plate Girl With Pearl Earring Portret Plate Johannes Vermeer
Vintage Royal Delft Plate Girl With Pearl Earring Portret Plate Johannes Vermeer

Vintage Royal Delft Plate Girl With Pearl Earring Portret Plate Johannes Vermeer

By AK Dutch Delftware, Delft, Royal Delft

Located in Wommelgem, VAN

Royal Delft vintage handpainted Dutch Delftware - earthenware Style: Baroque, Vintage, Antique, Rustic Large blue and white cabinet plate - wall plaque Depicting Girl with the pearl ...

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Antique 17th Century Dutch Baroque Delft and Faience

Materials

Earthenware, Delft

Renaissance Cameo Pendant
Renaissance Cameo Pendant

Renaissance Cameo Pendant

$228,500

H 9 in W 5 in L 16 in

Renaissance Cameo Pendant

Located in New Orleans, LA

It likely dates to the early 17th century and features a sacrificial scene inspired by the Greco-Roman era.

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Antique 17th Century Italian Renaissance Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Multi-gemstone, Pearl, 18k Gold, Enamel

Portrait of a Lady, in Black Dress with Red Satin Sleeves and Pearls c.1660-1680
Portrait of a Lady, in Black Dress with Red Satin Sleeves and Pearls c.1660-1680

Portrait of a Lady, in Black Dress with Red Satin Sleeves and Pearls c.1660-1680

By Sir Peter Lely

Located in London, GB

Portrait of a Lady, in a Black Dress with Red Satin Sleeves and Pearls English School c.1660–1680 Circle of Sir Peter Lely (1618-1680) This striking portrait is a compelling exampl...

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17th Century Old Masters Portrait Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Antique Enamel Necklace
Antique Enamel Necklace

Antique Enamel Necklace

Located in New York, NY

17th Century Enamel Necklace A yellow gold necklace with a circular enameled element accented by freshwater seed pearls, suspending an ornate pendant with pink enamel accents center...

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Antique 17th Century Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Pearl, 18k Gold, Enamel

Ming Dynasty Lacquer Box
Ming Dynasty Lacquer Box

Ming Dynasty Lacquer Box

$7,101

H 4.73 in Dm 11.03 in

Ming Dynasty Lacquer Box

Located in Camarate, PT

A round lacquer box with intricate mother-of-pearl inlays. The central part of the lid is decorated with a peach branch, surrounded by a garland of peach branches enclosed within a b...

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Antique 17th Century Chinese Other Lacquer

Materials

Mother-of-Pearl, Lacquer

Rare and Important Renaissance "Judaica" Carved Oak Wood Cabinet
Rare and Important Renaissance "Judaica" Carved Oak Wood Cabinet

Rare and Important Renaissance "Judaica" Carved Oak Wood Cabinet

Located in Long Island City, NY, NY

A Rare and Important Renaissance "Judaica" Carved Oak Wood Cabinet, circa 1680 We are pleased to present a rare and important Renaissance Judaica carved oak wood cabinet. This exq...

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Antique 17th Century German Renaissance Cabinets

Materials

Mother-of-Pearl, Oak

Charles II Inlaid Oak Chest on Frame
Charles II Inlaid Oak Chest on Frame

Charles II Inlaid Oak Chest on Frame

$15,500

H 41 in W 39.5 in D 25.5 in

Charles II Inlaid Oak Chest on Frame

Located in Greenwich, CT

Fine and rare Charles II period (1660-1685) oak chest on frame with etched mother of pearl and bone inlay, the top with molded edge over alternating narrow and deep drawers flanked a...

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Antique 17th Century English Charles II Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Oak, Bone, Mother-of-Pearl, Holly

Topaz & Opal earrings 18KT yellow gold Vintage clip on omega earrings
Topaz & Opal earrings 18KT yellow gold Vintage clip on omega earrings

Topaz & Opal earrings 18KT yellow gold Vintage clip on omega earrings

Located in Jupiter, FL

Rare pearl necklace featuring freshwater pearls, natural topaz and fire opal made in 18KT yellow gold. GRAM WEIGHT: 17.73gr GOLD: 18KT yellow gold NATURAL TOPAZ Count: 2 Cut: Cabo...

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Antique 17th Century Artist Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Opal, South Sea Pearl, Blue Topaz, Fire Opal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

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Spanish Carved Mother of Pearl Box with Silver Mounts, 17th Century
Spanish Carved Mother of Pearl Box with Silver Mounts, 17th Century

Spanish Carved Mother of Pearl Box with Silver Mounts, 17th Century

Located in GB

A little carved mother of pearl box with silver mounts, 17th century Spanish Colonial; probably used by a travelling missionary to carry communion bread.

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Antique 17th Century Spanish Decorative Boxes

Materials

Silver

Spanish Colonial Mirror, Mexico, 17th Century
Spanish Colonial Mirror, Mexico, 17th Century

Spanish Colonial Mirror, Mexico, 17th Century

Unavailable

H 14.57 in W 13 in D 0.4 in

Spanish Colonial Mirror, Mexico, 17th Century

Located in GB

A Spanish Colonial mirror, rosewood with tortoiseshell and mother of pearl decoration; 17th century. Measures: 37cms tall by 33cms wide.

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Antique 17th Century Mexican Spanish Colonial Wall Mirrors

Materials

Tortoise Shell, Mother-of-Pearl, Rosewood

Spanish Colonial Antique Mother of Pearl Casket with Silver Mounts
Spanish Colonial Antique Mother of Pearl Casket with Silver Mounts

Spanish Colonial Antique Mother of Pearl Casket with Silver Mounts

Located in GB

A Spanish Colonial mother of pearl casket with silver mounts, 17th century Mexico.  

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Antique 17th Century Mexican Decorative Boxes

Materials

Silver

Coral and Mother-of-Pearl Plaque, Trapani, 18th Century
Coral and Mother-of-Pearl Plaque, Trapani, 18th Century

Coral and Mother-of-Pearl Plaque, Trapani, 18th Century

Unavailable

H 9.45 in W 7.88 in D 3.15 in

Coral and Mother-of-Pearl Plaque, Trapani, 18th Century

Located in Rome, IT

Unique and elaborate devotional plaque, representing a coral saint and decorative elements in mother-of-pearl. Trapani, early 18th century.

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Antique Early 17th Century Italian Baroque Decorative Art

Materials

Coral

Dimos 18k Gold Natural Pearl Pendant
Dimos 18k Gold Natural Pearl Pendant

Dimos 18k Gold Natural Pearl Pendant

Unavailable

H 0.984 in W 0.669 in Dm 0.669 in

Dimos 18k Gold Natural Pearl Pendant

Located in Athens, GR

18k yellow gold pendant completely hand done framing a natural Pearl with granulated art work. An ideal size to complete your layering pendants.

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Antique Late 17th Century Greek Byzantine Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Natural Pearl, 18k Gold

Two 17th c. Ottoman inlaid table chests
Two 17th c. Ottoman inlaid table chests

Two 17th c. Ottoman inlaid table chests

Unavailable

H 13 in W 23.5 in D 11.5 in

Two 17th c. Ottoman inlaid table chests

Located in Summerland, CA

Beautiful near-pair of mother-of-pearl inlaid walnut chests with geometric decor, original hardware

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Antique 18th Century and Earlier Syrian Blanket Chests

Materials

Iron

Walnut and Mother of Pearl Casket, circa 1670-1680
Walnut and Mother of Pearl Casket, circa 1670-1680

Walnut and Mother of Pearl Casket, circa 1670-1680

Unavailable

H 7.09 in W 9.26 in D 6.11 in

Walnut and Mother of Pearl Casket, circa 1670-1680

Located in GB

A walnut casket made in Spa, Belgium or France, circa 1670-1680. Intricately decorated with mother of pearl and copper pique work, the casket stands on four little bun feet and bears...

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Antique 17th Century French Decorative Boxes

Materials

Mother-of-Pearl, Walnut

Mother-of-Pearl Inlaid Corner Cabinet
Mother-of-Pearl Inlaid Corner Cabinet

Mother-of-Pearl Inlaid Corner Cabinet

Unavailable

H 36.62 in W 29.93 in D 19.69 in

Mother-of-Pearl Inlaid Corner Cabinet

Located in Nettlebed, Oxfordshire

A mahogany, rosewood, laurel burl and pollard oak burl, brass and mother-of-pearl inlaid corner cabinet, the brass-mounted frieze drawer above a musical trophy inlaid cabinet door en...

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Antique Late 17th Century Vietnamese Louis XV Corner Cupboards

Celestine Geode with Pearl on Lucite Base
Celestine Geode with Pearl on Lucite Base

Celestine Geode with Pearl on Lucite Base

Unavailable

H 5 in W 5.5 in D 3 in

Celestine Geode with Pearl on Lucite Base

By Interi

Located in Atlanta, GA

Celestine geodes are large, sky-blue crystals that are well-known from Madagascar. Named in 1799 from the Greek “coelestis” for celestial, alluding to the faint blue color, with natu...

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Antique 17th Century Malagasy Natural Specimens

Burl and Mother-of-Pearl Inlaid Lamp Table

Burl and Mother-of-Pearl Inlaid Lamp Table

Unavailable

H 30.32 in W 15.75 in D 15.75 in

Burl and Mother-of-Pearl Inlaid Lamp Table

Located in Nettlebed, Oxfordshire

A burl and mother-of-pearl inlaid lamp table with fine brass mounts, the circular brass galleried marquetry top and undertier of scrolling leaves, above an inlaid frieze on square an...

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Antique Late 17th Century Vietnamese Louis XV Side Tables

Mahogany Side Cabinet with Mother-of-Pearl Parquetry

Mahogany Side Cabinet with Mother-of-Pearl Parquetry

Unavailable

H 35.04 in W 31.89 in D 16.54 in

Mahogany Side Cabinet with Mother-of-Pearl Parquetry

Located in Nettlebed, Oxfordshire

A mahogany and mother-of-pearl parquetry inlaid serpentine side cabinet, the brass bound top above a frieze drawer above two inlaid cabinet doors enclosing a brass edged adjustable s...

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Antique Late 17th Century Vietnamese Louis XVI Sideboards

Victorian Rose Gold, Natural Seed Pearls Persephone and Doves Pendant Necklace
Victorian Rose Gold, Natural Seed Pearls Persephone and Doves Pendant Necklace

Victorian Rose Gold, Natural Seed Pearls Persephone and Doves Pendant Necklace

Located in Houston, TX

Antique Victorian rose gold, natural seed pearls Persephone and doves pendant necklace Tthe pendant is 1.6 inches in height and it is 1.2 inches wide. Height is mentioned without bai...

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Antique 17th Century Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

9k Gold

Spanish Mother Of Pearl Inlaid Casket
Spanish Mother Of Pearl Inlaid Casket

Spanish Mother Of Pearl Inlaid Casket

Unavailable

H 14 in W 26 in D 14 in

Spanish Mother Of Pearl Inlaid Casket

Located in Banbury, GB

A rare late 16th/early 17th century walnut mother of pearl inlaid casket from Spain

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Antique 18th Century and Earlier Boxes

Materials

Iron

Swiss Enamel Miniature Portrait Painting in 14 Karat Gold with Seed Pearls
Swiss Enamel Miniature Portrait Painting in 14 Karat Gold with Seed Pearls

Swiss Enamel Miniature Portrait Painting in 14 Karat Gold with Seed Pearls

Located in Houston, TX

Amazing antique circa early Victorian miniature portrait set in 14k gold with seed pearls. The lovely young woman in straw hat. Fine condition hallmarked and tested for 14k gold. The...

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Antique 17th Century Victorian Brooches

Materials

14k Gold

swiss enamel antique painting from the 1800s in 18 Karat Gold Brooch
swiss enamel antique painting from the 1800s in 18 Karat Gold Brooch

swiss enamel antique painting from the 1800s in 18 Karat Gold Brooch

Located in Houston, TX

Antique swiss enamel handpainted painting on porcelain from the 1800’s in 18k gold brooch which was made in the 1900’s with natural rubies and cultured pearls. The painting expresses...

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Antique 17th Century Swiss Brooches

Materials

Pearl, 18k Gold

Hand Painted Painting Portrait Ring of Richard Wagner, 18k Gold
Hand Painted Painting Portrait Ring of Richard Wagner, 18k Gold

Hand Painted Painting Portrait Ring of Richard Wagner, 18k Gold

Located in Houston, TX

Antique handpainted painting on porcelain from the 1800’s in 18k gold portrait ring, which was made in the 1900’s with natural rubies and cultured pearls. Ring and the painting both ...

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Antique 17th Century Swiss Victorian More Rings

Materials

Pearl, Ruby, 18k Gold

Antique Georgian  9 Carat Gold Lovers Eye with a Tear Miniature Brooch
Antique Georgian  9 Carat Gold Lovers Eye with a Tear Miniature Brooch

Antique Georgian 9 Carat Gold Lovers Eye with a Tear Miniature Brooch

Located in Houston, TX

Antique Georgian 9 carat gold lovers eye with a tear miniature locket brooch. Here is a superb lover’s eye, rose cut diamond tear please dm for price details with natural seed pearls...

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Antique 17th Century British Georgian Brooches

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Pearl, 9k Gold

One '1' Gold/Silver Memorial Ornament/Brooch "Stuart Cristal", England, 1690
One '1' Gold/Silver Memorial Ornament/Brooch "Stuart Cristal", England, 1690

One '1' Gold/Silver Memorial Ornament/Brooch "Stuart Cristal", England, 1690

Located in Heerlen, NL

The scene is set under a facteded Rock Cristal to a border of natural River Pearls. The reverse is as exquisite as the obverse, enamelled in a red, black and white botanical design m...

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Antique 17th Century English Baroque Brooches

Materials

Natural Pearl, Rock Crystal, Gold, Silver

Gemstone Statement Objet D' Art Necklace by Jane Magon Collections in Silver
Gemstone Statement Objet D' Art Necklace by Jane Magon Collections in Silver

Gemstone Statement Objet D' Art Necklace by Jane Magon Collections in Silver

By Jane Magon Collections

Located in New York, NY

International award-winning Jewelry Design and Academic Dr. Jane Magon's created this necklace called SETTING SUN ON ULARU with the main stones being Carnelian, Agate, Mexican Fire o...

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Antique 17th Century Australian Artisan Beaded Necklaces

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Agate, Amber, Carnelian, Jade, Cultured Pearl, Quartz, Tiger's Eye, Othe...

17th Century Enamel Pearl Gold Earrings

17th Century Enamel Pearl Gold Earrings

Located in New York, NY

A pair of antique gold and enamel earrings in the form of griffins with girandole pearl fringe, in 22k. Earring backs altered.

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Antique 1650s Renaissance Dangle Earrings

Materials

Pearl, 22k Gold

Late 17th Century Chinese Lacquered Trunk
Late 17th Century Chinese Lacquered Trunk

Late 17th Century Chinese Lacquered Trunk

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H 30.32 in W 36.62 in D 24.41 in

Late 17th Century Chinese Lacquered Trunk

Located in Gloucestershire, GB

A late 17th century Chinese lacquered trunk inlaid with mother-of-pearl and bone and with painted decoration to the sides.

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Antique Late 17th Century Trunks and Luggage

Materials

Bone, Mother-of-Pearl, Lacquer

Rare 17th Century Neapolitan Ebony Tortoiseshell and Mother of Pearl Cabinet
Rare 17th Century Neapolitan Ebony Tortoiseshell and Mother of Pearl Cabinet

Rare 17th Century Neapolitan Ebony Tortoiseshell and Mother of Pearl Cabinet

Located in Benington, Herts

Rare 17th Century Neapolitan Ebony Tortoiseshell and Mother of Pearl Cabinet From the Perego Collection in Monza, an important 17th Century Italian architectural ebony and tortoises...

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Antique 17th Century Italian Cabinets

Materials

Tortoise Shell, Mother-of-Pearl, Ebony

17th Century 'Florence Fragment' with Free-Forming Copper & Baroque Pearls
17th Century 'Florence Fragment' with Free-Forming Copper & Baroque Pearls

17th Century 'Florence Fragment' with Free-Forming Copper & Baroque Pearls

By Interi

Located in Columbia, SC

17th century Italian vase with free-forming copper, baroque pearls and shells on a petrified wood base.

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Antique 17th Century Italian Rococo Mounted Objects

Materials

Copper

Portrait of a Woman with a Pearl Necklace, XVIIth century
Portrait of a Woman with a Pearl Necklace, XVIIth century

Portrait of a Woman with a Pearl Necklace, XVIIth century

Located in Milan, IT

Oil painting on canvas. North European school. The pleasant portrait of a young woman in an elegant evening dress embellished with a round of pearls around the neck, recalls the pict...

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17th Century Other Art Style Portrait Paintings

Materials

Oil

Antique Georgian Cut Garnet Seed Pearl Ring
Antique Georgian Cut Garnet Seed Pearl Ring

Antique Georgian Cut Garnet Seed Pearl Ring

Located in London, GB

Georgian jewellery is highly sought after. The Goldsmiths of this period were highly skilled. Our stunning antique Georgian ring features white seed pearls and large flat cut garnet ...

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Antique 17th Century English Georgian Cocktail Rings

Materials

Garnet, Pearl, 9k Gold

Georgian Pearl and Woven Hair Panel 9 Karat Gold Mourning Ring
Georgian Pearl and Woven Hair Panel 9 Karat Gold Mourning Ring

Georgian Pearl and Woven Hair Panel 9 Karat Gold Mourning Ring

Located in Chipping Campden, GB

The large circular glazed locket front is set with woven hair and black enamel, bordered with beautiful pearls. Modelled in 9 karat yellow gold. The inscription on the inside of the ...

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Antique Late 17th Century British George III Cocktail Rings

Materials

Pearl, 9k Gold

Victorian Rose Cut Diamond and Pearl Festoon Style Necklace
Victorian Rose Cut Diamond and Pearl Festoon Style Necklace

Victorian Rose Cut Diamond and Pearl Festoon Style Necklace

Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA

Feminine classic Victorian style, with rose cut diamonds and pearls set in silver and 18k gold. This style is an absolute for the lover or collector of antique jewelry and this piece...

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Antique Early 17th Century Multi-Strand Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Jacob Huysmans (Attributed), Portrait Of A Lady With Pearls
Jacob Huysmans (Attributed), Portrait Of A Lady With Pearls

Jacob Huysmans (Attributed), Portrait Of A Lady With Pearls

By Jacob Huysmans

Located in Cheltenham, GB

This splendid mid-17th-century half-length portrait attributed to Flemish artist, Jacob Huysmans (c.1630-1696) depicts a lady wearing a brown and ivory dress decorated with pearls, t...

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Mid-17th Century Baroque Portrait Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Panel Portrait of a Lady in Scarlet Dress, Lace Collar, and Pearls c.1620 French
Panel Portrait of a Lady in Scarlet Dress, Lace Collar, and Pearls c.1620 French

Panel Portrait of a Lady in Scarlet Dress, Lace Collar, and Pearls c.1620 French

By Claude Deruet

Located in London, GB

These superb little portraits, reflections of high society in the French 17th century were very popular both at the time but also by collectors today some four hundred years later.

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17th Century Old Masters Portrait Paintings

Materials

Oil, Wood Panel

Portrait of Marie Mancini Holding a String of Pearls, Old Master Oil Painting
Portrait of Marie Mancini Holding a String of Pearls, Old Master Oil Painting

Portrait of Marie Mancini Holding a String of Pearls, Old Master Oil Painting

Located in London, GB

The graceful pose, sumptuous costume, rich colours, and brilliant technique are distinctive features of this portrait and it was a type that was in great demand during the 17th centu...

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17th Century Old Masters Portrait Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Portrait of a Lady in Green Dress & Pearl Jewellery c.1660 Painting John Wright
Portrait of a Lady in Green Dress & Pearl Jewellery c.1660 Painting John Wright

Portrait of a Lady in Green Dress & Pearl Jewellery c.1660 Painting John Wright

By John Michael Wright

Located in London, GB

Over the course of more than a decade spent in Rome, along with his painting practice in France and presumably the Netherlands, Wright amassed a breadth of experience that surpassed ...

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17th Century Old Masters Portrait Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Portrait of a Lady in Silver Silk Dress & Pearls c.1660, Oil on canvas painting
Portrait of a Lady in Silver Silk Dress & Pearls c.1660, Oil on canvas painting

Portrait of a Lady in Silver Silk Dress & Pearls c.1660, Oil on canvas painting

Located in London, GB

This exquisite work is an accomplished example of the type of portrait in vogue in England during the third quarter of the 17th century. There was a large demand for paintings in Eng...

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17th Century Old Masters Portrait Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Portrait of a Lady in Elaborate Costume with Ruff & Pearls c.1615; oil on panel
Portrait of a Lady in Elaborate Costume with Ruff & Pearls c.1615; oil on panel

Portrait of a Lady in Elaborate Costume with Ruff & Pearls c.1615; oil on panel

By Robert Peake the Elder

Located in London, GB

This exquisite, and important, stately portrait, presented by Titan Fine Art, is a particularly splendid example of the sumptuous female portraits that were painted for members of th...

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17th Century Old Masters Portrait Paintings

Materials

Oil, Wood Panel

18th Century Florentine Neoclassical Commode
18th Century Florentine Neoclassical Commode

18th Century Florentine Neoclassical Commode

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H 33 in W 47.5 in D 23.25 in

18th Century Florentine Neoclassical Commode

Located in Greenwich, CT

18th century Northern Italian, probably Florentine, neoclassical commode, incorporating 17th century Florentine mother of pearl, lapis lazuli, stained bone, coral and marquetry panel...

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Antique Late 18th Century Italian Neoclassical Commodes and Chests of Dr...

Materials

Coral, Lapis Lazuli

'Namban' Japanese Lacquer Export Cabinet
'Namban' Japanese Lacquer Export Cabinet

'Namban' Japanese Lacquer Export Cabinet

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H 17 in W 26 in D 15 in

'Namban' Japanese Lacquer Export Cabinet

Located in London, GB

Japanese, circa 1600-1630 ‘Namban’ work, the generic name for ‘export’ wares initially ordered by Portuguese, and later Dutch traders in the 16th and 17th centuries. Religious art...

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Antique 17th Century Japanese Chinoiserie Decorative Boxes

Materials

Gilt Metal

Fine 17th Century Portrait of a Woman in Blue with Pearls
Fine 17th Century Portrait of a Woman in Blue with Pearls

Fine 17th Century Portrait of a Woman in Blue with Pearls

Located in Charlottesville, VA

Fine 17th Century Portrait of a woman in blue with pearls, French School, appears to be unsigned, 30.5” H. x 24.5” W, framed 39.5 x 33”.

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Antique 17th Century French Paintings

Materials

Paint

17th Century Italian Gilded Angel Wing with Baroque Pearl on Aragonite
17th Century Italian Gilded Angel Wing with Baroque Pearl on Aragonite

17th Century Italian Gilded Angel Wing with Baroque Pearl on Aragonite

By Interi

Located in Columbia, SC

Late 17th century Italian gold leaf angel wing with a coordinating baroque pearl and unique fossilized aragonite.

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Antique Late 17th Century Italian Rococo Figurative Sculptures

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Rock Crystal, Gold Leaf

Very Rare, 17th Century Spa Mother of Pearl Writing Box with Inlaid Brass Wire
Very Rare, 17th Century Spa Mother of Pearl Writing Box with Inlaid Brass Wire

Very Rare, 17th Century Spa Mother of Pearl Writing Box with Inlaid Brass Wire

Located in Lisse, NL

Incredible workmanship and highly collectible antique box, late 1600s. When it comes to collectible and high value boxes, this little gem from the 1680s is right up there with the r...

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Antique Late 17th Century Belgian Chinoiserie Decorative Boxes

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Brass, Copper

Very Rare 17th Century Inlaid Oak Chest of Drawers
Very Rare 17th Century Inlaid Oak Chest of Drawers

Very Rare 17th Century Inlaid Oak Chest of Drawers

Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight

This is a very rare piece, the chest is English and made in oak, the fronts of all the drawers are very intricately inlaid with bone, mother-of-pearl, ebony, holly, yew and other woo...

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Antique Late 17th Century English James II Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Bone, Mother-of-Pearl, Ebony, Oak

Pearl & Gemstone Necklace 18KT Yellow Gold Fire Opals Necklace
Pearl & Gemstone Necklace 18KT Yellow Gold Fire Opals Necklace

Pearl & Gemstone Necklace 18KT Yellow Gold Fire Opals Necklace

Located in Jupiter, FL

Rare pearl necklace featuring freshwater pearls, natural topaz and fire opal made in 18KT yellow gold. GRAM WEIGHT: 55gr GOLD: 18KT yellow gold PEARL: Freshwater Clarity: Slightly ...

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Antique 17th Century Artist Choker Necklaces

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South Sea Pearl, Opal, Pearl, Blue Topaz, Fire Opal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique 17th Century Spanish Green Glass Pearl Enamelled Cross
Antique 17th Century Spanish Green Glass Pearl Enamelled Cross

Antique 17th Century Spanish Green Glass Pearl Enamelled Cross

Located in London, GB

A late 17th century green glass and enamelled cross set with three natural oriental pearl drops.

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Antique 17th Century Pendant Necklaces

Table with 17th century panel as top with mother of pearl inlay
Table with 17th century panel as top with mother of pearl inlay

Table with 17th century panel as top with mother of pearl inlay

Located in New York, NY

Beautifully detailed handpainted 17th century panel with design of leaves, bird and fruit, surrounded by intricate mother of pearl inlaid border.

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Antique 18th Century and Earlier Chinese Coffee and Cocktail Tables

17th Century Indo-Portuguese Walnut Cabinet on Stand with mother-of-pearl inlay
17th Century Indo-Portuguese Walnut Cabinet on Stand with mother-of-pearl inlay

17th Century Indo-Portuguese Walnut Cabinet on Stand with mother-of-pearl inlay

Located in London, GB

The top with hinged lid, mother-of-pearl and bone inlay and arrangement of interior cedar lined drawers; the original stand with barley twist legs and iron stretchers. Dated 1632.

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Antique 17th Century Indian Cabinets

Materials

Iron

Ottoman Writing Case, 17th or 18th Century
Ottoman Writing Case, 17th or 18th Century

Ottoman Writing Case, 17th or 18th Century

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H 4.34 in W 10.83 in D 6.7 in

Ottoman Writing Case, 17th or 18th Century

Located in Paris, FR

Turkey, 17th or 18th century.

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Antique Late 17th Century Turkish Louis XIV Desk Sets

Materials

Tortoise Shell, Mother-of-Pearl, Wood

17th Century Inspired Bow Pendant Necklace
17th Century Inspired Bow Pendant Necklace

17th Century Inspired Bow Pendant Necklace

By Kasturjewels

Located in London, W1U 2JG

The bow motif is said to have first appeared in Jewellery in the 17th Century French royal court of Louis XIV. The overlap of styles, designs and ideas has overlapped for so many cen...

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21st Century and Contemporary British Art Deco Drop Necklaces

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Diamond, Freshwater Pearl, 14k Gold, Silver

Dutch Painting of a Woman with Pearl Earring, late 17th C.
Dutch Painting of a Woman with Pearl Earring, late 17th C.

Dutch Painting of a Woman with Pearl Earring, late 17th C.

Located in Hallowell, ME

Oil on canvas and laid down to an oak panel with a cradle at a later date. panel size is 17" x 16" approx size. Likely Dutch and many names come to mind. Note this work is from a l...

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17th Century Old Masters Figurative Paintings

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Oil

A Late 17th Century Chinese Lacquer Cabinet on its 18th Century Silvered Stand
A Late 17th Century Chinese Lacquer Cabinet on its 18th Century Silvered Stand

A Late 17th Century Chinese Lacquer Cabinet on its 18th Century Silvered Stand

Located in Salisbury Wiltshire, GB

The cabinet is black lacquer that has been antiqued at the time of production, ie. in the 17th Century to give it a more archaic look, so the finished appearance is of almost black b...

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Antique 18th Century and Earlier Chinese Furniture

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Lacquer, Mother-of-Pearl

A Pair of Late 17th C. Venetian, Mother-of-Pearl-Inlaid and Giltwood Mirrors
A Pair of Late 17th C. Venetian, Mother-of-Pearl-Inlaid and Giltwood Mirrors

A Pair of Late 17th C. Venetian, Mother-of-Pearl-Inlaid and Giltwood Mirrors

Located in San Francisco, CA

An Important Pair of Late 17th -Early 18th Century Venetian Polychrome-Japanned, Mother-of-Pearl-Inlaid and Giltwood Mirrors, surmounted by acanthus cartouches centered by Chinese fi...

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Antique 18th Century and Earlier Italian Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mi...

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Giltwood, Mother-of-Pearl

A Pair of 17th c. Ebonized, Parcel Gilt and Inlaid Mother of Pearl Mirrors
A Pair of 17th c. Ebonized, Parcel Gilt and Inlaid Mother of Pearl Mirrors

A Pair of 17th c. Ebonized, Parcel Gilt and Inlaid Mother of Pearl Mirrors

Located in San Francisco, CA

A Pair of 17th c. Florentine Ebonized, Parcel Gilt and Inlaid Mother of Pearl Mirrors, embellished with floral and foliate motifs detailed with etched lac pen work and accented with ...

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Antique 18th Century and Earlier Italian Wall Mirrors

Materials

Mother-of-Pearl

Antique Enamel Natural Pearl Gold Hound Pendant

Antique Enamel Natural Pearl Gold Hound Pendant

Located in Greenwich, CT

Sixteenth to seventeenth century gold, enamel and natural pearl dog pendant, in the form of a hound with a natural pearl body, the natural pearl measuring approximately 8mm in diamet...

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Antique Early 17th Century Unknown Necklace Enhancers

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Natural Pearl, Yellow Gold

Antique Natural Pearl Ruby Diamond Silver Decorative Crown

Antique Natural Pearl Ruby Diamond Silver Decorative Crown

Located in Greenwich, CT

Antique decorative crown, showcasing six natural pearls at top, with hogback and table-cut diamonds, as well as cabochon-cut oval rubies and ruby bead drops, mounted in silver, circa...

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Antique 17th Century Unknown More Objets d'Art and Vertu

Materials

Diamond, Natural Pearl, Ruby, White Diamond, Silver

Extremely Rare 17th C. Spanish Colonial Mirror
Extremely Rare 17th C. Spanish Colonial Mirror

Extremely Rare 17th C. Spanish Colonial Mirror

Located in Isle sur la Sorgue, Provence

Mexico 17th century to the Spanish market.   Furniture of the Spanish colonies of South America were reserved to the European nobility, enriched by the discovery of the new world.

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Antique 18th Century and Earlier Mexican Spanish Colonial Wall Mirrors

Materials

Tortoise Shell, Mother-of-Pearl

Antique Gold Bow Ring with Pearl and Enamel
Antique Gold Bow Ring with Pearl and Enamel

Antique Gold Bow Ring with Pearl and Enamel

Located in Chicago, IL

, c. 1650-1680 Gold, enamel, pearl Weight 4.8 gr; Circumference 56.45 mm; US size 7 ¾; UK size P ½ Bows were all the rage in the 17th century, originating from cloth bows on dres...

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Antique Mid-17th Century Cocktail Rings

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Pearl, Gold, Enamel

Unusual 18th Century Dutch Japanned Mirror
Unusual 18th Century Dutch Japanned Mirror

Unusual 18th Century Dutch Japanned Mirror

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H 31.89 in W 26.78 in D 1.58 in

Unusual 18th Century Dutch Japanned Mirror

Located in Gloucestershire, GB

An unusual and decorative early 18th century Dutch japanned and mother-of pearl inlaid rectangular mirror that would work well in a contemporary setting.  

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Antique Late 17th Century Dutch Baroque Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mir...

Materials

Mother-of-Pearl, Mirror, Wood

Extremely Rare Continental Antique Walnut Tea Chest 17th Century
Extremely Rare Continental Antique Walnut Tea Chest 17th Century

Extremely Rare Continental Antique Walnut Tea Chest 17th Century

Located in Northampton, United Kingdom

Believed to be of Portuguese, Dutch or Italian origin, where, in the early 17th century, the drinking of tea was more commonplace, not becoming popular in England until the mid-17th ...

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Antique 17th Century Italian Tea Caddies

Materials

Mother-of-Pearl, Walnut

Antique Georgian Style Garnet and Pearl Cluster Ring, circa 1850s
Antique Georgian Style Garnet and Pearl Cluster Ring, circa 1850s

Antique Georgian Style Garnet and Pearl Cluster Ring, circa 1850s

Located in Yorkshire, West Yorkshire

An antique garnet and pearl cluster ring in the Georgian style. Dating from the 1850s, the ring is centrally set with a fully rub-over set, oval cabochon cut almandine garnet, measu...

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Antique Mid-17th Century Unknown George IV Cluster Rings

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Garnet, Pearl, 9k Gold

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Portrait of Barbara Palmer 1st Duchess of Cleveland

Portrait of Barbara Palmer 1st Duchess of Cleveland

By Sir Peter Lely

Located in Taunton, GB

Portrait of Barbara Palmer 1st Duchess of Cleveland 1640-1709, half-length wearing a red dress and portrayed within a cartouche. Circa 1680 Oil On Canvas 28 x 21 in 70.56 x 52.92 ...

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17th Century Portrait Paintings

Materials

Oil

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Portrait of Lady Caroline Price

Portrait of Lady Caroline Price

By George Romney

Located in Miami, FL

DESCRIPTION: Perhaps the best Romney in private hands. If Vogue Magazine existed in the late 18th century, this image of Lady Caroline Price would be on one of its covers. The e...

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1970s Old Masters Portrait Paintings

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Oil, Canvas

17th-Century Flemish School, Portrait Of A Gentleman In A Justaucorps, Oil
17th-Century Flemish School, Portrait Of A Gentleman In A Justaucorps, Oil

17th-Century Flemish School, Portrait Of A Gentleman In A Justaucorps, Oil

Located in Cheltenham, GB

This fine late 17th-century Flemish portrait depicts a distinguished gentleman dressed in the elaborate fashions of the 1670s. He wears a long, collarless coat known as a justaucorps...

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1670s Old Masters Portrait Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

Portrait of a Nobleman, French School 17th Century
Portrait of a Nobleman, French School 17th Century

Portrait of a Nobleman, French School 17th Century

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H 25.99 in W 22.84 in

Portrait of a Nobleman, French School 17th Century

Located in New York, NY

French portrait of a nobleman, 17th Century, great condition. With a beautiful carved wooden frame.

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17th Century Baroque Portrait Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Portrait of Lady Diana Bruce in Blue Dress & Cut Sleeves c.1660-1670, Peter Lely
Portrait of Lady Diana Bruce in Blue Dress & Cut Sleeves c.1660-1670, Peter Lely

Portrait of Lady Diana Bruce in Blue Dress & Cut Sleeves c.1660-1670, Peter Lely

By Sir Peter Lely

Located in London, GB

Portrait of Lady Diana Bruce in a Blue Dress with Cut Sleeves c.1660-1670 Circle of Sir Peter Lely (1616-1680) Presented by Titan Fine Art is a captivating portrait of the noble Lad...

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17th Century Old Masters Portrait Paintings

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Oil, Canvas

Portrait of Anne, Lady Russell, later Countess of Bedford
Portrait of Anne, Lady Russell, later Countess of Bedford

Portrait of Anne, Lady Russell, later Countess of Bedford

By Anthony van Dyck

Located in London, GB

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

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17th Century Portrait Paintings

Materials

Oil

Chinese Carved Zitan Table-Form Stand, Republic Period, Mid-20th Century
Chinese Carved Zitan Table-Form Stand, Republic Period, Mid-20th Century

Chinese Carved Zitan Table-Form Stand, Republic Period, Mid-20th Century

Located in Austin, TX

A finely carved zitan wood display stand in the form of a round table, China, Republic Period, mid 20th century. The circular display stand carved from rare and precious zitan wo...

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Mid-20th Century Chinese Qing Scholar's Objects

Materials

Zitan

Large Carved and Gilt Decorated Chinese Screen
Large Carved and Gilt Decorated Chinese Screen

Large Carved and Gilt Decorated Chinese Screen

Located in Bridgeport, CT

A large and intricate Asian carved and gilt panel that may be utilized as an architectural element, wall decoration or screen. In one piece with six panels with four recessed section...

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20th Century Ming Paintings and Screens

Materials

Wood

17th Century portrait oil painting of a gentleman
17th Century portrait oil painting of a gentleman

17th Century portrait oil painting of a gentleman

By John Riley

Located in Nr Broadway, Worcestershire

Circle of John Riley British, (1646-1691) Portrait of a Gentleman Oil on canvas Image size: 29 inches x 24 inches Size including frame: 36 inches x 31 inches A fine half-length por...

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17th Century Old Masters Portrait Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

16th Century Italian Renaissance Old Master Portrait of a Procuratore
16th Century Italian Renaissance Old Master Portrait of a Procuratore

16th Century Italian Renaissance Old Master Portrait of a Procuratore

By Jacopo Bassano

Located in London, GB

Jacopo BASSANO (c. 1510-1592, Italian) Portrait of a Procuratore Oil on canvas 30 ¼ x 26 inches (including frame) Provenance: Lucien Bonaparte’s Collection (as Portrait of Doge Priu...

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16th Century Old Masters Portrait Paintings

Materials

Oil

Portrait of the French Princess, late 17th c. French school
Portrait of the French Princess, late 17th c. French school

Portrait of the French Princess, late 17th c. French school

Located in PARIS, FR

Portrait of the Princess of Conti - Attributed to Louis Ferdinand Elle the Younger (1648-1717) Late 17th century French school Oil on canvas, h. 100 cm, l. 80 cm Important Louis XIV ...

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Late 17th Century Old Masters Portrait Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

A Portrait of a Gentleman, thought to be Moses Diego Lopez Pereira

A Portrait of a Gentleman, thought to be Moses Diego Lopez Pereira

Located in London, GB

Austrian School, 18th Century A Portrait of a Gentleman, thought to be Moses Diego Lopez Pereira, 1st Baron d’Aguilar, in an elaborate coat and a powdered wig Oil on canvas Provena...

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18th Century Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

Portrait of Monsieur Aubert, a ceremonial portrait by Nicolas de Largillière
Portrait of Monsieur Aubert, a ceremonial portrait by Nicolas de Largillière

Portrait of Monsieur Aubert, a ceremonial portrait by Nicolas de Largillière

By Nicolas de Largillière

Located in PARIS, FR

Provenance : Arnold S. Kirkeby (1901-1962) Donated by Arnold S. Kirkeby to the Los Angeles County Museum of Art in 1955, where it remained until its sale at Sotheby's, New York on Ja...

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1720s Old Masters Portrait Paintings

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Oil

Old Master Flemish Oil on Canvas Baroque Painting Jesus Christ Ecce Homo 1630
Old Master Flemish Oil on Canvas Baroque Painting Jesus Christ Ecce Homo 1630

Old Master Flemish Oil on Canvas Baroque Painting Jesus Christ Ecce Homo 1630

Located in Portland, OR

An important Old Master oil on canvas painting by the Flemish artist, Jan Cossiers, a follower of the style of Caravaggio (1600-1671). Born in Antwerp in 1600, Jan Cossiers was a pup...

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17th Century Baroque Figurative Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

17th Century portrait oil painting of a lady
17th Century portrait oil painting of a lady

17th Century portrait oil painting of a lady

Located in Nr Broadway, Worcestershire

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17th Century Portrait Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

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At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal 17th century pearl for your home. Frequently made of mother-of-pearl, shell and wood, every 17th century pearl was constructed with great care. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer 17th century pearl, there are earlier versions available from the 17th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. A 17th century pearl, designed in the Baroque, Louis XV or Rococo style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. A well-made 17th century pearl has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Interi are consistently popular.

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A 17th century pearl can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $7,989, while the lowest priced sells for $595 and the highest can go for as much as $375,000.
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    What 17th-century furniture is called varies. The general term for all furniture produced 100 years ago, including 17th-century pieces, is antique furniture. You may also choose to be more specific and describe a piece by its style. Theatrical and lavish, the Baroque style was prevalent across Europe from the 17th to the mid-18th century and spread around the world through colonialism, including in Asia, Africa and the Americas. Baroque furniture was extravagant in all aspects, from shape to materials. 17th-century pieces from England often feature characteristics of the William and Mary style, such as crisp lines, maple and walnut veneers, inlaid bands and C-scroll ornaments. On 1stDibs, explore a variety of antique furniture.
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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.
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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.
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    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.
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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.
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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.
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    A variety of furniture was used during the 16th century. Items commonly found in homes include high-backed armchairs, chests, stools, benches and cupboards. Most European artisans active during the time period produced pieces out of oak wood. Find a large collection of antique furniture on 1stDibs.
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    Yes, wedding rings have a long history, stretching back to ancient Egypt. The first diamond engagement ring was created in 1477 by Archduke Maximillian of Austria. Browse a wide array of vintage and contemporary wedding rings on 1stDibs.
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    In the 18th century, art changed in style from Baroque to Rococo and Neoclassicism. Art became more ornamented and idealized during the Rococo period and then shifted toward a style that emulated the artwork of ancient Greece and Rome near the end of the century. You’ll find a variety of fine art on 1stDibs.
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    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.
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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.
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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.
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    The individuals considered the Big Three of 18th-century cartoons are William Hogarth, James Gillray and George Cruikshank. Although the 18th century saw a widespread increase in illustrations in newspapers, these three illustrators were particularly well-known for their work. Hogarth's work was extremely diverse, ranging from serious, realistic paintings and portraits to satirical and moralistic illustrations filled with symbolism. A British caricaturist, Gillray is remembered today for his artworks representing political and social satires, like his political cartoons against George III of England. Despite being a prolific caricaturist, Cruikshank is now most famous for illustrating the works of Charles Dickens. On 1stDibs, find a wide variety of illustrations.
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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.
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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.