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Amazing Vintage Victorian Inspired 1970s Does 1800s Steampunk Green Trained Gown
Located in San Diego, CA
Amazing vintage Victorian inspired 70s does 1800s green steampunk trained dress! Features a
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1970s Evening Gowns

Saint Laurent opera collection black iridescent velvet evening dress. C.1970s
By Saint Laurent, Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche
Located in London, GB
dress is a pencil stroke”. Black liquid velvet material features with discretion , simplicity and
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1970s French Evening Dresses

Edwardian Titanic Era Silk Vintage Dress Hobble Style Rare Print
Located in Portland, OR
This incredible dress is full of beautiful design elements from head to toe! This Edwardian dress
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Early 20th Century American Evening Dresses and Gowns

new VERSACE 2021 Tresor De La Mer gold Medusa bustier harness dress IT40 S
By Versace, Donatella Versace
Located in Hong Kong, NT
new VERSACE 2021 Tresor De La Mer gold Medusa bustier harness dress IT40 S Reference: TGAS/C01769
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Cocktail Dresses

Vintage Caftan Chinese Blue Fine Silk Purple Dragon Embroidery Kaftan One Size
Located in Portland, OR
and clothing from the 1800's through the 1970's. This gorgeous bright blue silk caftan has 12" slits
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Early 20th Century Unknown Evening Dresses and Gowns

1800’s French Rococo Oil Portrait of Young Girl Pink Bow Blue Dress to restore
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
French School, Rococo period original Likely to be a preparatory sketch for a larger piece. oil painting on canvas laid on board, framed framed: 19 x 16 inches board: 15 x 11 inche...
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Late 18th Century Rococo Portrait Paintings

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Canvas

Georgian Early 1800s Cut Steel Statement Drop Antique Earrings
Located in Skelmersdale, GB
These beautiful and well preserved examples of cut steel jewellery date from the early 1800s
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Antique Early 19th Century Georgian Drop Earrings

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Cut Steel

Richard Westall Neoclassical Mythology Drawing 1800s pencil on paper
By Richard Westall
Located in Florence, IT
. The composition is dominated by a diaphanous female figure, dresses up with a peplos and a tiara
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Early 1800s Other Art Style Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

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Pencil, Paper

Antique Danish Cabinet Late 1800s
Located in Store Heddinge, DK
to the late 1800s or early 1900s. This remarkable piece boasts the original patina that time has
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Antique 1890s Danish Country Cabinets

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Pine

Antique Danish Cabinet Late 1800s
Antique Danish Cabinet Late 1800s
H 69.3 in W 37.41 in D 20.48 in
Italian antique dog portrait oil painting with gilded wood frame, late 1800s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian antique dog portrait oil painting with gilded wood frame, late 1800s Oil painting with
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Antique 1890s Italian Paintings

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Canvas, Wood, Paint

1800's French Oil Painting Elegant Rococo Period Interior Figures Lady Dressing
By French Rococo
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Trying on the Latest Dress French School, circa 1800 oil painting on canvas, unframed canvas: 19 x
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Early 19th Century Rococo Figurative Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

Thai Siam Bronze Gilt Rattanakosin Kingdom Standing Temple Shrine Buddha, 1800s
Located in Studio City, CA
. The Buddha is quite ornately and elaborately dressed in full royal regalia, including a spire-like
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Antique Early 19th Century Thai Sculptures and Carvings

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Bronze

Antique Lucite Large Floral Brooch from the 1800s
Located in Jacksonville, FL
Beautiful Lucite Flower Brooch from the 1800s. Crafted with intricate details and a touch of vintage
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Antique 19th Century American Art Deco Brooches

Portrait of a Young Woman in a Pink Dress, Antique Original Pastel Drawing
Located in Bristol, GB
ANTIQUE ORIGINAL FRAMED DRAWING Depicting a romantic scene of a young woman in a pink dress
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Antique 19th Century Decorative Art

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Paper

French Pastel of a Portrait of a Young Lady Wearing a Formal Dress
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A very elegant French 19th century pastel portrait of a young lady wearing a formal dress. The
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Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Paintings

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Giltwood

French Bulldog Dress Cilp
Located in New York, NY
glass taxidermy eyes . Fitted with a brass dress clip finding. 1920's France. Length. 1.50" Width 1.1/8
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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Brooches

Gentleman Dressed in Armour Framed Oil on Canvas
Located in Savannah, GA
Remarkable 18th century oil painting on canvas depicting the portrait of an old gentleman dressed
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Antique 1790s English Georgian Paintings

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Canvas, Giltwood

Stunning Antique Bronze Sculpture / Statue of a Well Dressed Venetian Merchant
Located in Lisse, NL
Rare, striking and highly decorative antique bronze sculpture. This beautifully dressed and
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Antique 19th Century European Belle Époque Natural Specimens

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Metal, Bronze

Seated Realist Portrait of an Elderly Colonial Woman in a Black Dress and Bonnet
Located in Houston, TX
the mid 1800's, was known for societal genre painting and sign painting. His paintings depict
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1840s American Realist Portrait Paintings

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Oil

Antique Bridal Mora Clock
Located in Crowthorne, Surrey
Rare bridal mora clock (Angermanlandsbrud) from the 1800s. The body of the clock with carving
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Antique Early 1800s Swedish Gustavian Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Cl...

Materials

Birch

Antique Bridal Mora Clock
Antique Bridal Mora Clock
H 97.2 in W 24.4 in D 8.7 in
Set of Large 19th Century French Brass Repousse Chargers of Mars and Minerva
Located in Dallas, TX
that they are dressed for war. The images have been hammered from the verso side in a metalworking
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Antique 19th Century French Neoclassical Decorative Art

Materials

Metal, Brass

Pair Of Portraits Of A West Country Couple, Antique Original Oil Paintings
Located in Bristol, GB
earnest-looking man with bushy eyebrows and sideburns, smartly dressed in black tie with a stiff white
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Antique 19th Century English Victorian Paintings

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Canvas, Paint

Antique 19th Century Italian Maiolica Pot of the Renaissance Style
Located in Dallas, TX
Vivid colors, hand-painted in the Renaissance style, enhance this large maiolica pot from the 1800
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Antique 19th Century Italian Renaissance Vases

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Maiolica

pair of French 19th century Louis XVI st. marble and Ormolu candelabras
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
. Atop the pedestal stands a white Carrara marble cherub dressed in a flowing garment while holding a
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Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Candelabras

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Marble, Ormolu

Signed Antique Pastoral Sheep Painting in Giltwood Frame, Belgium, 19th Century
Located in Dallas, TX
sheep painting is from the late 1800s. The peaceful scene of a shepherdess in a red dress with a white
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Antique 19th Century Belgian Paintings

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Canvas, Wood, Giltwood, Paint

pair of French 19th century Neo-Classical st. Ormolu sconces
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
candle cup. Standing atop the front arm is a winged cherub dressed in a flowing garment while holding a
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Antique 19th Century French Neoclassical Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Ormolu

pair of Italian early 19th century Neo-Classical st. Giltwood mirrored sconces
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
centrally carved foliate rosette atop a patinated mirror plate. Below are the two 'C' scrolled arms dressed
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Antique 19th Century Italian Neoclassical Wall Lights and Sconces

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Mirror, Giltwood, Paint

pair of French 19th century Louis XVI st. marble and Ormolu busts
By Jean Baptiste Lebroc
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
stunning pair of busts tells the story of Pan and Syrinx. Pan is dressed in an animal pelt draped over his
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Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Busts

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Marble, Ormolu

French 19th century Empire st. Mahogany, Kingwood, Ormolu and Marble buffet
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
is designed with Ormolu feet, a Burl Ash square body, and dressed in patinated Bronze flowing
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Antique 19th Century French Empire Buffets

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Marble, Ormolu

19th Century French Genre Scene Overdoor Painting on Board
Located in Dallas, TX
seen with a rider dressed all in white sounding a horn. This rider is also accompanied by an attendant
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Antique 19th Century French Paintings

Materials

Wood, Paint

Italian 19th Century Marble Statue of Young Courtship
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
standing with a sheaf at their feet. The beautiful young maiden is dressed in a wonderfully executed
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Antique 19th Century Italian Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Marble

French 19th Century Louis XVI St. Patinated Bronze And Marble Statue
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
. The cherub is dressed in a loose fitting flowing garment while leaning over his decorated instrument.
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Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Figurative Sculptures

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Marble, Bronze

True Pair of French 19th Century Belle Époque Period Terra Cotta Wall Plaques
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
attention to detail with the left plaque depicting a beautiful maiden dressed in classical period attire
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Antique 19th Century French Belle Époque Decorative Art

Materials

Terracotta

French 19th Century Louis XV St. Ormolu, Tole and Sèvres Porcelain Sconces
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
dress and a bonnet while the sconce to the right depicts a young man dressed in elegant period attire
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Antique 19th Century French Louis XV Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Metal, Ormolu

French 19th c. Louis XIV St. Bronze, Ormolu, & Boulle Statue Of King Louis XIV
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
while King Louis XIV sits above dressed in flowing battle garments and a sword on his hip.
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Antique 19th Century French Louis XIV Figurative Sculptures

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Bronze, Ormolu

The Allegory of Autumn White Marble Italy XIX Century
Located in Milano, IT
century. Whole figure dressed in the old fashioned way with gown, headdress of vine leaves and bunches of
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Antique Mid-19th Century Italian Other Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Marble

True Pair of French 19th Century Louis XVI St. Bronze Statues of Soldiers
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
foliate designs and impressive masks. Above are the handsome soldiers dressed in wonderfully executed
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Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Figurative Sculptures

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Bronze

Italian 19th Century Ormolu Statue Signed Vanetti
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
back while dressed in classical attire with his cape billowing in the wind. The handsome and
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Antique 19th Century Italian Figurative Sculptures

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Ormolu

Italian 19th Century White Carrara Marble Statue Of Paolo & Francesca
By Raffaello Romanelli
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
dressed in flowing formal attire. The concern on Paolo's face can be observed as he consoles Francesca
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Antique 19th Century Italian Figurative Sculptures

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Marble

Italian 19th Century Alabaster Statue of a Young Girl Feeding Birds
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
dress falling off of her shoulder with a fine dentil design with a bow in her hair and a lovely necklace
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Antique 19th Century Italian Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Marble

True Pair Of French 19th Century Neo-Classical St. Patinated Bronze Statues
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
extending an arm upwards while dressed in a flowing fabric seemingly blowing in the wind. Wonderful
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Antique 19th Century French Neoclassical Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Italian 19th Century Marble Statue of a Young Maiden in a Wheat Field
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
. Above is a beautiful young maiden dressed in a charming wonderfully executed dress with exquisite
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Antique 19th Century Italian Figurative Sculptures

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Carrara Marble

Pair of French 19th Century Chinoiserie St. Terra Cotta and Marble Statues
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
border. The Terra Cotta statues above depict a beautiful maiden to the left seated on a rock dressed in
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Antique 19th Century French Chinoiserie Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Marble

French 19th Century Patinated Bronze Statue Of A Woman And Child Signed Stella
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Stella. This finely detailed statue depicts a beautiful woman dressed in flowing garments while holding a
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Antique 19th Century French Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

French 19th Century Patinated Bronze And Ormolu Statue Of A Horse And Groom
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
chased groom dressed in flowing garments and is holding the stallion by its Ormolu reigns. Wonderful
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Antique 19th Century French Figurative Sculptures

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Bronze, Ormolu

True Pair of French Turn of the Century Louis XV St. Porcelain Candelabra Lamps
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
personages of a beautiful maiden at the left lamp and a handsome bearded man at the right lamp each dressed
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20th Century French Louis XV Table Lamps

Materials

Ormolu

English 19th c. Neo-Classical St. Wedgwood, White Jasperware & Giltwood Plaque
By Wedgwood
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
chariot. Apollo is dressed in a cape flowing in the wind with his hair pushed back proving the power that
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Antique 19th Century English Neoclassical Decorative Art

Materials

Porcelain, Giltwood

French, 19th Century, White Carrara Marble Statue of Napoleon
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
fine circular ground designed base where Napoleon is standing. He is dressed in his chasseur uniform
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Antique 19th Century French Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Marble

True Pair Of Italian 19th Century Neo-Classical St. White Carrara Marble Statues
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
both grasping a staff held upside down with a plaque marked 'S.P.Q.R' (Senate of the people of Rome), a
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Antique 19th Century Italian Neoclassical Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Marble

Italian 19th Century Alabaster Statue and Marble Pedestal
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
dress falling off of her shoulder with a fine dentil design with a bow in her hair and a lovely necklace
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Antique 19th Century Italian Louis XVI Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Marble

Pair of French 19th Century Belle Époque Period Bronze & Giltwood Wall Plaques
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
maiden dressed in a wonderfully executed flowing garment with the sun behind her amidst blooming flowers
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Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Decorative Art

Materials

Bronze

Italian 19th Century White Carrara Marble Bust of Young Girl with Birds
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
around mottled bands. The wonderfully executed bust depicts a beautiful young girl dressed in a
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Antique 19th Century Italian Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Marble

Italian 19th Century Marble Statue Of A Brother And Sister At The Seashore
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
. The sister is seated on a rock while dressed in a long dress and holding a large seashell on her lap
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Antique 19th Century Italian Figurative Sculptures

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Marble

True Pair of French 19th Century Neo-Classical St. Ormolu and Onyx Lamps
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
ribbon band. At the center are beautiful richly chased maidens dressed in wonderfully executed flowing
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Antique 19th Century French Neoclassical Table Lamps

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Onyx, Ormolu

Gueridon Empire Cherry Alabaster Italy \'800
Located in Milano, IT
support the undertop band. The female figures are standing, dressed according to the Egyptian taste: they
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Antique 19th Century Italian Empire Gueridon

Materials

Alabaster

19th Century Italian School Framed Oil on Canvas
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
is dressed in a red suit holding a bamboo stick. exceptionally well executed. Framed in dark wood
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Antique 19th Century Italian Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Wood

French 19th Century Louis XVI St. Ormolu, Patinated Bronze, And Marble Statue
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
one hand and a handful of cascading coins in the other. She is dressed in a flowing garment with her
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Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Figurative Sculptures

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Marble, Bronze, Ormolu

Continental 19th Century Oil on Canvas Painting
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
depicts an elegant maiden in a long flowing dress sitting in her bedroom in front of a mirror with her
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Antique 19th Century Unknown Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Giltwood

Pair of French & German Collaboration 19th Century Louis XV St. Meissen Sconces
By Meissen Porcelain
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
left depicting a beautiful maiden dressed in colorful classical attire while wearing a lovely bonnet
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Antique 19th Century French Louis XV Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Ormolu

Italian 19th Century Carrara Marble Statue of Mother and Child, Signed Franchi
By P. Franchi
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
mother, in classical dress, with one leg raised on a stool. Her child is nestled in her lap cradled
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Antique 19th Century Italian Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Carrara Marble

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1800s Dress For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal 1800s dress for your home. Frequently made of wood, metal and stone, every 1800s dress was constructed with great care. Your living room may not be complete without a 1800s dress — find older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. Each 1800s dress bearing Louis XVI, Rococo or neoclassical hallmarks is very popular. Derby, Meissen Porcelain and Bow Porcelain each produced at least one beautiful 1800s dress that is worth considering.

How Much is a 1800s Dress?

The average selling price for a 1800s dress at 1stDibs is $4,655, while they’re typically $82 on the low end and $225,000 for the highest priced.
Questions About 1800s Dress
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    In the 1800s, miniatures were small portraits. People commissioned them to give as gifts to their loved ones to carry with them. In this way, miniatures were similar to modern wallet photographs. On 1stDibs, find a range of miniature portraits.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 31, 2023
    Yes, there were safes in the 1800s. Historical records indicate that by 1820, some companies used safes to protect goods from fire. Following market campaigns in the 1840s, more companies and individuals began to purchase safes as an anti-theft measure. Shop a variety of safes on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Yes, pocket watches peaked in popularity in the 1800s. The first pocket watch was created in Germany in 1510, but was originally too large for a pocket. In the 1600s, the design began to get more compact, but for a long time pocket watches were a rarity and a symbol of wealth. Shop an array of antique pocket watches on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023
    In the 1800s, safes were usually made of metal like tin plating or sheet iron. Fireproofing the safes proved difficult, and during the 1820s, specific mixtures of materials such as mica, potash lye and alum were used to line a safe’s interior in order to prevent its contents from succumbing to fire damage. Shop a collection of safes on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertJune 30, 2023
    In the 1800s, nightstands were often called commodes. Prior to the advent of indoor plumbing, early nightstands contained a porcelain chamber pot in a cabinet that provided a convenient and private alternative to visiting the outhouse. Today, antique, new and vintage nightstands, which are pieces of bedroom furniture that are often called bedside tables, are typically low-profile tables that are positioned alongside one’s bed or elsewhere in a bedroom. Shop a selection of nightstands on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 2, 2023
    During the 1800s, necklaces, earrings, brooches and hair accessories were popular jewelry pieces in styles ranging from Georgian with enamel details to Victorian with floral flourishes. The commonly used gemstones of the 19th century included diamonds, emeralds, rubies, sapphires, garnets and amethysts. Gold was the dominant metal for jewelry, but silver became sought-after during the 1880s and 1890s. Explore an assortment of antique jewelry on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023
    The difference between a dress and a cocktail dress is mainly the specificity of the term. A dress is any garment that has a bodice attached to a skirt. The term cocktail dress refers to a dress designed for events in the late afternoon and early evening. Many feature hemlines that fall between the knee and calf. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of cocktail dresses from some of the world's top boutiques.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 19, 2021
    A Grecian dress is distinguished by draped or pleated fabric, ruching, and toga-like shoulders. During New York Fashion Week in 2021, Grecian gowns were seen on the runways and in presentations by designers such as Donna Karan and Monique Lhuillier. On 1stDibs, find a variety of vintage Grecian dresses.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021
    A peplum on a dress is a pleated, short and gathered fabric strip or frill of cloth, which is attached at the waist of the dress. Peplum dresses are considered very trendy and fashionable. On 1stDibs, shop vintage and designer peplum dresses from top fashion boutiques around the world.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    A ruched dress uses a specific pleating or gathering of the dress material which results in a slimming effect. The ruched style is also used as a means of decoration.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    No, a gown and a dress are not always the same type of clothing. While a gown is a type of dress, not all dresses are gowns. Gowns tend to be more formal and suited for black-tie and evening events. Shop a wide selection of high-end gowns and designer dresses on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 26, 2021
    A dress clip is a type of pin that typically accents a piece of clothing and can be styled on either the shirt collar of a jacket or the straps of a dress. Dress clips were originally worn in pairs, but today, a dress clip can also be worn as a brooch. Shop a range of vintage dress clips from some of the world’s top boutiques on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021
    A column dress is a slim-fit dress — this garment will feature a straight cut and will fit your body very closely. Column dresses are a timeless, classic style and are ideal for formal evening engagements or just a night out on the town. On 1stDibs, shop vintage and designer column dresses from top fashion boutiques around the world.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021
    A tiki dress is a flowy, Hawaiian style, ultra-comfortable dress. It looks elegant on all body types from tiny mini to plus-sizes. On 1stDibs, find a variety of tiki dresses from the world's most prestigious fashion designers.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A dress designed by Balmain promises exceptional quality in materials and design. The designs are inspired by power and confidence, and are well known for flattering structured silhouettes. Stud detailing is commonly featured on Balmain dresses. Shop a variety of Balmain dresses on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertAugust 17, 2021
    An organza dress is made from a specific lightweight weave material that is sheer called organza. Because it drapes well, it allows for nice volume of dresses.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 26, 2024
    The hem of a dress is the bottom edge. Depending on the length of the dress, the hem will fall in different places. With a gown or maxi dress, the hemline is usually between the ankle and floor, while the hemlines of micro and mini dresses brush against the thighs. Explore a large selection of dresses from some of the world's top boutiques on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 26, 2024
    A Halston dress is any dress produced by the American fashion house of Halston. One of Halston's early successes was the sexy Ultrasuede shirtdress, an unassuming adaptation of a man's oxford shirt introduced in 1972 that became a fashion staple for the well-dressed woman. Named for a washable synthetic fabric that evokes the feel of suede, the Ultrasuede shirtdress was cut to complement many figures with buttons that began at the breastbone rather than at the garment's structured neckline. In one season, 60,000 were sold. Halston is also well known for its seductive, bodycon evening dresses that helped define the style trends of the 1970s. On 1stDibs, find an assortment of Halston dresses.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 26, 2024
    A bodycon dress is a dress designed to accentuate the curves of the body. Most bodycon dresses feature stretchy material that allows for a form-fitting effect. The name “bodycon” comes from the term "body conscious," referring to the fact that the cut of the dress makes you conscious of the wearer's curves. Shop a collection of bodycon dresses on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    Chiffon is a light and sheer material that's typically made of silk, nylon or rayon. It's often used for lingerie and formalwear.