Rare 17th Century Spanish Vargueño
Located in Chicago, IL
Behold a rare and remarkable treasure from 17th century Spain: the vargueño. Crafted from solid one
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Antique 17th Century Spanish Baroque Cupboards
Materials
Wrought Iron
17th Century Vargueno
17TH Century Papillero Vargueno On Stand
Located in Lincolnshire, GB
A super example of a Spanish 17th century walnut and parcel gilt Papillero Vargueno on stand. The
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Antique 17th Century Spanish Cabinets
Materials
Walnut
17th Century walnut Vargueno on stand
Located in Martlesham, GB
A superb quality 17th Century walnut Vargueno on stand, the rectangular case having the original
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Antique 1690s Spanish Cabinets
Materials
Walnut
17th Century Spanish Burled Walnut Vargueno or Collectors Cabinet
$12,900
H 22.25 in W 23.25 in D 13.25 in
17th Century Spanish Burled Walnut Vargueno or Collectors Cabinet
Located in Milford, NH
A fine example of a diminutive burled walnut vargueno, collector or valuables cabinet, with molded
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Antique 17th Century Spanish Moorish Cabinets
Materials
Brass, Wrought Iron
17th Century Spanish Vargueno with Decoupage Exterior on Baroque Style Base
$39,800
H 57 in W 41.5 in D 21 in
17th Century Spanish Vargueno with Decoupage Exterior on Baroque Style Base
Located in Milford, NH
in Spain and Italy. This vargueno dates to the 17th century or earlier, is in good overall condition
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Antique 17th Century Spanish Baroque Cabinets
Materials
Wrought Iron
Spanish Baroque Walnut and Bone Vargueño
Located in Dallas, TX
/ decorated bone inlay and trim, wrought iron mounted, Spain, late 17th century
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Antique Late 17th Century Spanish Spanish Colonial Cabinets
Materials
Bone, Ebony, Walnut
Spanish Renaissance Style Walnut & Wrought Iron Vargueno
Located in Queens, NY
Spanish Renaissance style (17th Century and Later) wrought iron mounted walnut vargueno on later
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Antique 17th Century Spanish Renaissance Cabinets
Materials
Wrought Iron
Spanish Baroque Walnut And Giltwood Vargueno
Located in Essex, MA
A good example of a piece that used to sell for 30-40,000 wholesale. With an upper section with a fold down writing surface opening to an elaborate interior fitter with many drawers ...
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Antique Late 17th Century Spanish Baroque Desks
Materials
Iron
Vargueno, Bargueno, Escritorio, Taquillon, Spanish, Baroque, Walnut, Velvet
$24,929
H 57.09 in W 42.92 in D 16.54 in
Vargueno, Bargueno, Escritorio, Taquillon, Spanish, Baroque, Walnut, Velvet
Located in BUNGAY, SUFFOLK
Spanish bold simplicity with excellent chip carving, simple ornament and beautiful metalware. Vargueno
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Antique Early 17th Century Spanish Baroque Cabinets
Materials
Walnut
17thC Mahogany Spanish Vargueno With Bone Inlay & Wrought Iron Hardware c1670
$6,400Sale Price|20% Off
H 21 in W 27.75 in D 15 in
17thC Mahogany Spanish Vargueno With Bone Inlay & Wrought Iron Hardware c1670
Located in Big Flats, NY
This exceptional 17th-century Spanish vargueno, crafted from rich mahogany, showcases exquisite
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Antique Late 17th Century Desks
Materials
Mahogany
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Spanish Vargueno 16th - 17th Century
Located in London, GB
Fall-front table cabinet with intricate bone inlay geometric decoration.
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier Spanish Cabinets
Materials
Fruitwood, Bone
16th-17th Century Spanish Inlaid Vargueno
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A rare and superbly inlaid late 16th or early 17th century Spanish vargueno. Original iron handles
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier Spanish Baroque Cabinets
Materials
Wood
Spanish Vargueno, 17th C
Located in London, GB
Miniature vargueno with bone inlay and original hinges.
Category
Antique 18th Century and Earlier Spanish Boxes
Materials
Fruitwood, Bone
17th Century Spanish Vargueno Baroque Desk
Located in Stamford, CT
17th century Spanish Vargueno desk with fitted interior, gilded interior. Please note of wear
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Antique 1670s Spanish Desks
Materials
Wood
Vargueno de Salamanca
Located in Heeze, Noord Brabant
This late 16th-17th century Spanish Walnut Vargueno or Bargueno desk is a form of portable desk
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Antique Early 17th Century Spanish Baroque Cabinets
Materials
Walnut
17th Century Vargueno Spanish Hand Carved on Later Base
Located in Kingston, NY
17th century desk referred to as a Vargueno, This Spanish hand carved vargueno is a good early
Category
Antique 17th Century Desks
Materials
Wood
17th century Spanish Vargueno
Located in Stamford, CT
17th century Spanish vargueno with bone inlay
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier Spanish More Furniture and Collectibles
Materials
Wrought Iron
17th Century Spanish Vargueño
Located in Dallas, TX
a 17th century Spanish vargueño / traveling cabinet with intricately inlaid top, sides, and small
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Antique 17th Century Italian Renaissance Cabinets
Materials
Fruitwood
17TH C SPANISH VARGUENO
Located in Stamford, CT
17 th century Spanish vargueno (traveling desk) with unusual tortoise shell and ivory inlay.The two
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier Spanish Cabinets
Materials
Iron
17th Century Spanish Cabinet Vargueno
Located in Madrid, ES
furniture in the 17th century."
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Antique 17th Century Spanish Baroque Cabinets
Materials
Iron
17th-Century Spanish Walnut Vargueno, Chest/Desk on stand
Located in Reepham, GB
This 17th-century Spanish walnut Vargueno on stand is a masterwork of Baroque craftsmanship
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Antique 17th Century Spanish Cabinets
Materials
Walnut
Early 17th Century Spanish Vargueno on Stand
Located in Lincolnshire, GB
A beautifully fitted Spanish walnut Vargueno on stand, the fall front retaining the original metal
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Antique Early 17th Century Spanish Baroque Cabinets
Materials
Walnut
Drop Front Toledo Desk or Vargueño, Walnut, Ebony, Etc, Spain, 17th Century
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H 21.26 in W 37.8 in D 15.75 in
Drop Front Toledo Desk or Vargueño, Walnut, Ebony, Etc, Spain, 17th Century
Located in Madrid, ES
. Spain, 17th century. Rectangular desk or wastebasket of covered sample made of wood and decorated to
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Antique 17th Century Spanish Baroque Desks
Materials
Metal
17th Century Spanish Vargueño in Wood, Bone and Iron
Located in Valladolid, ES
One of a kind collector's item and outstanding value belonging to the 17th century. It is a cabinet
Category
Antique 17th Century Spanish Baroque Cabinets
Materials
Wrought Iron
17th Century Flemish Ebony and Burl Vargueno Cabinet
Located in Essex, MA
Period Flemish Ebony and Burl Vargueno Cabinet on Original Stand. Multiple Drawers and Hidden
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier Dutch Cabinets
Materials
Ebony, Burl, Walnut
Exceptional Early 17th Century Spanish Walnut Vargueno Desk on Stand
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H 55.91 in W 40.95 in D 19.3 in
Exceptional Early 17th Century Spanish Walnut Vargueno Desk on Stand
Located in Benington, Herts
An exceptionally fine example of an early 17th Century Spanish renaissance walnut vargueno
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Antique 17th Century Spanish Renaissance Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Walnut
Vargueno or Bargueno, Late-16th-Early-17th Century, Spanish Renaissance, Walnut
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H 57.49 in W 40.95 in D 24.02 in
Vargueno or Bargueno, Late-16th-Early-17th Century, Spanish Renaissance, Walnut
Located in BUNGAY, SUFFOLK
descent in the same family since the 18th century. Literature: 'Varguenos have the simplicity
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Antique 16th Century Spanish Renaissance Furniture
Materials
Bone, Walnut
Spanish Walnut And Ivory Vargueno On Stand
Located in Stamford, CT
Exceptional 17th century Spanish walnut vargueno with gilt wrought iron hardware. The interior has
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier Spanish Desks
Spanish Baroque Walnut and Gilded Vargueno
Located in Essex, MA
Lacking a base. With rectangular top with iron strapping over a fold down writing lid exposing a fitted painted and gilded interior with drawers and doors. Side carrying handles. Pie...
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Antique Late 17th Century Spanish Baroque Cabinets
Materials
Walnut
Superb 17th Century Spanish Vergueno On Stand
Located in Lincolnshire, GB
A fine example of a late 17th century Spanish vargueno on stand. The early mahogany cabinet has the
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Antique Late 17th Century Spanish Cabinets
Materials
Iron
Original 17th Century Spanish Bargueno, Cabinet on Stand, Vargueño
Located in Miami, FL
17th Century Spanish Bargueno in walnut. Cabinet on stand. Vargueño
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Antique Mid-17th Century Spanish Baroque Cabinets
Materials
Walnut
Fine 17th Century Spanish Vargueno Chest on Stand in the Moorish Taste
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H 55.12 in W 50.4 in D 20.48 in
Fine 17th Century Spanish Vargueno Chest on Stand in the Moorish Taste
Located in Kent, Dover
in the 16th & 17th centuries.
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Antique 17th Century Spanish Cabinets
Materials
Hardwood
Spanish Baroque Iron Mounted Oak Vargueno on Stand
Located in Milford, NH
custom turned leg base or stand (added at a later date). This vargueno dates to the 17th/18th century
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Antique 17th Century Spanish Baroque Cabinets
Materials
Iron
17th c. Spanish Vargueno
Located in Bantam, CT
A fine Spanish 17th century vargueno with bone inlay, spiral columns and architectural front.
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Walnut, Bone
Peruvian Vargueno
Located in Summerland, CA
Extremely fine & rare Viceregal Spanish Colonial 17th century "Vargueno De Viaje." Walnut inlaid
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier Peruvian Cabinets
Materials
Fruitwood
17th Century Spanish Vargueno
Located in Montecito, CA
Very Nice 17th Century Spanish Vargueno (traveling writing desk). Bone inlay and carving and
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier Spanish Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Walnut, Bone
17th Century Spanish Vargueno
Located in Montecito, CA
Beautiful 17th Century Spanish Vargueno on stand. Polychrome decorative elements throughout drawers
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier Spanish Secretaires
Materials
Iron
17th Century Spanish Papalera Vargueno
Located in Montecito, CA
Very Fine inlaid Spanish Papalera gilded with bone inlay.
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier Spanish Cabinets
Materials
Iron
17th Century Spanish Vargueno Enamel Drawer Fronts
Located in Montecito, CA
An excellent Spanish vargueno with enabled drawer fronts. Original iron work throughout. Heavily
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Antique 17th Century Secretaires
Gorgeous Polychromed 17th Century Spanish Vargueno
Located in Montecito, CA
Outstanding 17th Century Spanish Vargueno on stand. Beautiful polychromed doors and cabinets
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier Spanish Secretaires
Materials
Iron
17th Century Spanish Vargueño on a Later Stand
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
A fine quality and with a lovely colour, 17th century Spanish bargueño in walnut with bone inlay
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Antique 17th Century Spanish Cupboards
Materials
Walnut
Outstanding 17th Century Spanish Vargueno on Stand
Located in Montecito, CA
An excellent 17th Century Spanish Vargueno on stand. The stand is likely later. Inlayed bone and
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier Spanish Secretaires
Materials
Iron
17th c. Empty Spanish Vargueno
Located in Summerland, CA
Empty and perfect for use as a desk or bar.
Walnut, set on original stand.
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier Desks
17th Century Spanish Giltwood Papillero Vargueno Table Cabinet
Located in London, GB
half 17th century
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Antique 17th Century Spanish Renaissance Cabinets
Materials
Giltwood, Walnut
17th C. Spanish Vargueno On Stand
Located in Natchez, MS
Exceptional 17th c. Spanish Vargueno on stand. bottom of stand dimensions are 25 x 37 and the fall
Category
Antique 18th Century and Earlier Spanish Desks
Materials
Iron
17th C Vargueno Cabinet on 19th C Base
Located in Santa Rosa, CA
Classic walnut with leather interior covered drawer faces. Traveling drop front cabinet with iron mounts.
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier Spanish Cabinets
17th Century Spanish Giltwood Vargueno
Located in Miami Beach, FL
Impressive and rare 17th century giltwood Spanish vargueno with multiple drawers including two
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Antique 17th Century Spanish Baroque Cabinets
Materials
Wood
17th Century Spanish Baroque Vargueño on Accompanying Chest
Located in Salt Lake City, UT
A 17th century Spanish Baroque parcel gilt and inlaid walnut vargueño on accompanying chest. The
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Antique 17th Century Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Velvet, Walnut, Giltwood
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17th Century Vargueno For Sale on 1stDibs
Find many varieties of an authentic 17th century vargueno available at 1stDibs. Each 17th century vargueno for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, walnut and metal. When you’re browsing for the right 17th century vargueno, those designed in Baroque styles are of considerable interest.
How Much is a 17th Century Vargueno?
A 17th century vargueno can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $13,700, while the lowest priced sells for $3,850 and the highest can go for as much as $51,818.
Finding the Right Case Pieces And Storage Cabinets for You
Of all the vintage storage cabinets and antique case pieces that have become popular in modern interiors over the years, dressers, credenzas and cabinets have long been home staples, perfect for routine storage or protection of personal items.
In the mid-19th century, cabinetmakers would mimic styles originating in the Louis XIV, Louis XV and Louis XVI eras for their dressers, bookshelves and other structures, and, later, simpler, streamlined wood designs allowed these “case pieces” or “case goods” — any furnishing that is unupholstered and has some semblance of a storage component — to blend into the background of any interior.
Mid-century modern furniture enthusiasts will cite the tall modular wall units crafted in teak and other sought-after woods of the era by the likes of George Nelson, Poul Cadovius and Finn Juhl. For these highly customizable furnishings, designers of the day delivered an alternative to big, heavy bookcases by considering the use of space — and, in particular, walls — in new and innovative ways. Mid-century modern credenzas, which, long and low, evolved from tables that were built as early as the 14th century in Italy, typically have no legs or very short legs and have grown in popularity as an alluring storage option over time.
Although the name immediately invokes images of clothing, dressers were initially created in Europe for a much different purpose. This furnishing was initially a flat-surfaced, low-profile side table equipped with a few drawers — a common fixture used to dress and prepare meats in English kitchens throughout the Tudor period. The drawers served as perfect utensil storage. It wasn’t until the design made its way to North America that it became enlarged and equipped with enough space to hold clothing and cosmetics. The very history of case pieces is a testament to their versatility and well-earned place in any room.
In the spirit of positioning your case goods center stage, decluttering can now be design-minded.
A contemporary case piece with open shelving and painted wood details can prove functional as a storage unit as easily as it can a room divider. Alternatively, apothecary cabinets are charming case goods similar in size to early dressers or commodes but with uniquely sized shelving and (often numerous) drawers.
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Questions About 17th Century Vargueno
- 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 23, 2024What 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.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Sir 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.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 202217th-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.
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022Yes, 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.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Yes, 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.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Yes, 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.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022In 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.
- 1stDibs ExpertNovember 13, 2024To 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.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022What 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.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022A 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.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022One 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.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022British 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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- 1stDibs ExpertJanuary 10, 2025The 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.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022At 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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