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Magazine Rack Walnut Centennial Exhibition, circa 1876
By Charles Locke Eastlake
Located in Incline Village, NV
Exhibition held in Philadelphia in 1876. Unusual to find an American example, as most are of English
Category

Antique 1870s American Victorian Bookcases

Materials

Walnut

Hamilton Hamilton "Country Road"
By Hamilton Hamilton
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
landscapes were chosen as entries at the 1876 Centennial Exhibition in Philadelphia. Hamilton returned to
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Early 20th Century American Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Paint

Hamilton Hamilton "Country Road"
Hamilton Hamilton "Country Road"
H 37.25 in W 41.25 in D 1.88 in
Mt. Washington Glass Cologne Bottle
Located in New Orleans, LA
and engraved glass. At the 1876 Centennial Exhibition in Philadelphia, the company displayed a 17-foot
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Antique Late 19th Century American Other Bottles

Materials

Art Glass

Mt. Washington Glass Cologne Bottle
Mt. Washington Glass Cologne Bottle
H 7.13 in W 3 in D 2.75 in
Civil War: US Army Transport "Neptune" by Xanthus Smith
By Xanthus Russell Smith
Located in Philadelphia, PA
new ironclad ships were greeted with great critical acclaim, and by the 1876 Centennial Exhibition
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Late 19th Century Realist Landscape Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Paper, Ink

Agricultural Hall, Centennial International Exhibition. Fairmount Park, Philadel
By Louis Aubrun
Located in Mount Vernon, NY
International Exhibition (what would later be called the World’s Fair). Mounted from May to November 1876 in
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Late 19th Century More Prints

Materials

Lithograph

Art Gallery, Centennial International Exhibition. Fairmount Park, Philadelphia.
By Louis Aubrun
Located in Mount Vernon, NY
International Exhibition (what would later be called the World’s Fair). Mounted from May to November 1876 in
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Late 19th Century More Prints

Materials

Lithograph

Main Building, International Exhibition. Fairmount Park, Philadelphia. 1876.
By Louis Aubrun
Located in Mount Vernon, NY
International Exhibition (what would later be called the World’s Fair). Mounted from May to November 1876 in
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Late 19th Century More Prints

Materials

Lithograph

Sewing By The Hearth: interior scene w/ cat by Thomas Anshutz, student of Eakins
By Thomas P Anshutz
Located in Philadelphia, PA
. The 1876 Centennial Exhibition in Philadelphia stimulated public interest in American colonial history
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1880s Realist Interior Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Manning Bowman 1899 Art Deco Pitcher-Pot In Copper Bronze Brass And Porcelain
By Manning Bowman
Located in Miami, FL
Yale University Art Gallery. Manning, Bowman & Co. exhibited products in the 1876 Centennial Exhibition
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Antique 1890s American Late Victorian Pitchers

Materials

Brass, Bronze, Copper, Steel

Manning Bowman 1930 By Bel Geddes Art Deco Machine Age Pitcher In Chromed Steel
By Manning Bowman, Norman Bel Geddes
Located in Miami, FL
. exhibited products in the 1876 Centennial Exhibition in Philadelphia, the Exposition Universelle (1878) in
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Vintage 1930s North American Art Deco Barware

Materials

Steel, Chrome

Rococo Style Steinway Centennial Concert Grand Carved Rosewood
Located in Leeds, GB
Rococo style, 1874, Steinway & Sons Centennial concert grand piano with a rosewood case, filigree
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Antique Late 19th Century German Rococo Musical Instruments

Materials

Rosewood

38 Star Antique Flag, Stars in Double Wreath Pattern, Colorado Statehood 1876-89
Located in York County, PA
August 1st, 1876. This was the year of our nation’s centennial. Per the Third Flag Act of 1818, stars
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Antique Late 19th Century American Political and Patriotic Memorabilia

Materials

Cotton

Keying Up - The Court Jester
By William Merritt Chase
Located in Fairlawn, OH
was exhibited in the 1876 Centennial Exhibition in Philadelphia where it won a Medal of Honor and
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1870s American Impressionist Figurative Prints

Materials

Etching

"Breaking Through the Clouds, Kentucky" Carl Brenner, Appalachia Landscape
By Carl Christian Brenner
Located in New York, NY
of 1876. He participated regularly in annual exhibitions of the National Academy of Design from 1877
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1870s Hudson River School Landscape Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

"Study off Newport, Rhode Island" John Singer Sargent Drawing, Impressionism
By John Singer Sargent
Located in New York, NY
John Singer Sargent Study off Newport, Rhode Island, 1876 Signed in pencil "JS265A" lower left
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1870s Impressionist Landscape Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Paper, Pencil, Graphite

19th Century American Cutler & Sons Model 1 Roll Top Desk
Located in Dallas, TX
possibly be the exhibition piece for the Centennial Exhibition in Philadelphia in 1876. Known as Model
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Antique Late 19th Century American American Craftsman Desks

Materials

Walnut

Elkington Antique Silver Plated Charger by Morel-Ladeuil
By Léonard Morel-Ladeuil
Located in London, GB
silver by Morel-Ladeuil for the 1876 Philadelphia exhibition where the plaque received high praise and
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Antique Late 19th Century English Classical Greek Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Silver Plate

Hand-Painted Patriotic Banner with the Seal of the State of Oregon
Located in York County, PA
Oregon. Made in the period between 1861 and the 1876 centennial of American independence, the textile is
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Antique Late 19th Century American Political and Patriotic Memorabilia

Materials

Canvas

Hand-Painted Patriotic Banner with the Seal of the State of Virginia
Located in York County, PA
the period between 1861 and the 1876 centennial of American independence, the textile is entirely hand
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Antique 19th Century Political and Patriotic Memorabilia

Materials

Canvas

Gardner & Co. Pierced Bent Ply and Oak Frame Arm Chair c.1872
By Denton & Gardner Ltd.
Located in London, GB
product. It is comparable to examples that were shown at the Philadelphia Centennial Exhibition of 1876
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Antique 1870s American American Craftsman Chairs

Materials

Birch, Oak

Classic Italian sculpture Antonio Frilli
By Antonio Frilli
Located in Buenos Aires, Argentina
Australia, as he took part in several world's fair exhibitions. He was in Philadelphia for the Centennial
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Antique Early 1900s Italian Neoclassical Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Alabaster, Marble, Bronze

Classic Italian sculpture Antonio Frilli
Classic Italian sculpture Antonio Frilli
H 27.56 in W 16.93 in D 16.93 in
Antique Japanese Meiji Period Kutani Porcelain Vase by Shoundo / Matsumoto Sahei
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Sahei's that was exhibited in the Philadelphia Centennial Exhibition of 1876. He is listed as exhibiting a
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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Ceramics

Materials

Porcelain

Narrow Adam Style Cabinet by Wright and Mansfield
By Wright and Mansfield
Located in Greenwich, CT
medal for a drawing room in the style of ‘the Adam brothers’ shown at the 1876 Philadelphia Centennial
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Antique 1870s English Adam Style Credenzas

Materials

Mahogany, Rosewood, Holly

“Sailboats off the Coast”
By Franklin D. Briscoe
Located in Southampton, NY
Brooklyn Art Association, and was included in the 1876 Philadelphia Centennial Exhibition.
Category

1880s Academic Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil, Fiberboard

Lilly Martin Spencer (American, 1822-1902) A Portrait of a Mother and Child
By Lilly Martin Spencer
Located in New York, NY
Pavilion of the Philadelphia Centennial Exhibition in 1876
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19th Century Romantic Portrait Paintings

Materials

Oil

Japanese Meiji Period Lacquer Six Drawer Inro
Located in Newark, England
the Hakurankai Jimukyoku (Exhibition Bureau) to maintain quality standards. For the 1876 Centennial
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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Lacquer

Materials

Rope, Lacquer

Japanese Meiji Period Lacquer Six Drawer Inro
Japanese Meiji Period Lacquer Six Drawer Inro
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H 2.87 in W 2.64 in D 0.94 in
Autumn Scene with Boat
By Arthur Parton
Located in Saratoga Springs, NY
studio there until 1893. In 1876, he gained much national notoriety at the Philadelphia Centennial
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Late 19th Century Hudson River School Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil, Canvas

J.E. Caldwell & Co. Sterling Silver Bar Pitcher
By J.E. Caldwell & Co.
Located in New York, NY
Philadelphia. They exhibited at the Centennial International Exhibition of 1876 in Philadelphia which was the
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20th Century American Sterling Silver

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

Antique Japanese Meiji Period Iron Box
Located in Newark, England
1876 Centennial International Exhibition in Philadelphia, the Japanese government created a Centennial
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Antique 1890s Japanese Meiji Metalwork

Materials

Silver, Enamel, Iron

Antique Japanese Meiji Period Iron Box
Antique Japanese Meiji Period Iron Box
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H 1.4 in W 3.35 in D 4.7 in
Japanese Meiji Period (1868-1912) Silver Dragon Box
Located in Newark, England
1876 Centennial International Exhibition in Philadelphia, the Japanese government created a Centennial
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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Metalwork

Materials

Silver

Japanese Meiji Period (1868-1912) Silver Dragon Box
Japanese Meiji Period (1868-1912) Silver Dragon Box
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H 2.56 in W 6.1 in D 3.94 in
Japanese Meiji Period Satsuma Vase Pair Gyokuzan
Located in Newark, England
1876 Centennial International Exhibition in Philadelphia, the Japanese government created a Centennial
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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Vases

Materials

Ceramic, Pottery, Earthenware

Japanese Meiji Period Satsuma Vase Pair Gyokuzan
Japanese Meiji Period Satsuma Vase Pair Gyokuzan
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H 3.94 in Dm 2.76 in
Mandolin Singing Bird Automaton Music Box
Located in New Orleans, LA
music box was awarded a place in the International Exhibition of 1876 in Philadelphia, held by the
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Antique 19th Century Austrian Other Musical Instruments

Materials

Satinwood

Japanese Meiji Period Cloisonne Enamel Koro signed Tsukamoto Hikokichi
Located in Newark, England
standards. For the 1876 Centennial International Exhibition in Philadelphia, the Japanese government created
Category

Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Metalwork

Materials

Metal, Enamel, Metallic Thread

Antique Japanese Meiji Period Satsuma Koro Kizan
Located in Newark, England
the Hakurankai Jimukyoku (Exhibition Bureau) to maintain quality standards. For the 1876 Centennial
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Antique 1890s Japanese Meiji Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic, Earthenware

Antique Japanese Meiji Period Satsuma Koro Kizan
Antique Japanese Meiji Period Satsuma Koro Kizan
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H 5.7 in W 3.9 in D 3.35 in
Victorian Brass Novelty Clock by Elkington & Co
By Elkington & Co.
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
Centennial Exhibition in 1876.
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Antique 1880s English Victorian Mantel Clocks

Materials

Brass

Japanese Bronze Pheasant Okimono Genryusai Seiya
Located in Newark, England
standards. For the 1876 Centennial International Exhibition in Philadelphia, the Japanese government created
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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Bronze

Japanese Bronze Pheasant Okimono Genryusai Seiya
Japanese Bronze Pheasant Okimono Genryusai Seiya
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H 18.1 in W 18.1 in D 9.8 in
Renaissance-Revival Desk in Black Umber with Trestle Base, Grand Rapids
Located in Miami, FL
Centennial Exposition in 1876. The success in Philadelphia led Grand Rapids furniture makers to stage their
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Vintage 1920s American Renaissance Revival Desks

Materials

Mahogany

Japanese Hand Painted Meiji Period Satsuma Vase
By Kinkozan
Located in Newark, England
Hakurankai Jimukyoku (Exhibition Bureau) to maintain quality standards. For the 1876 Centennial International
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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic, Earthenware, Pottery

Japanese Hand Painted Meiji Period Satsuma Vase
Japanese Hand Painted Meiji Period Satsuma Vase
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H 3.54 in Dm 2.56 in
Japanese Satsuma Natsume Kinkozan
By Kinkozan
Located in Newark, England
standards. For the 1876 Centennial International Exhibition in Philadelphia, the Japanese government created
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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Ceramics

Materials

Enamel

Japanese Satsuma Natsume Kinkozan
Japanese Satsuma Natsume Kinkozan
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H 3.54 in W 2.17 in D 2.17 in
Japanese Meiji Period Satsuma Floor Vases
Located in Newark, England
standards. For the 1876 Centennial International Exhibition in Philadelphia, the Japanese government created
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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Vases

Materials

Ceramic, Earthenware

Japanese Meiji Period Satsuma Floor Vases
Japanese Meiji Period Satsuma Floor Vases
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H 18.1 in Dm 11.8 in
Roberto Bompiani "The Confirmation" Museum Quality Large Scale Oil Painting
Located in San Francisco, CA
around the world, including at the Universal Exhibition in Vienna (1872) and the Centennial Exhibition in
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Mid-19th Century Realist Figurative Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Aesthetic Movement Enameled Plate Attributed to Elkington and A. Willms, c. 1875
By W. Albert Willms, Elkington & Co.
Located in PARIS, FR
a specialist of “cloisonné” enamel on gilt metal between 1870 and 1876. The Universal Exhibitions
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Antique 1870s English Aesthetic Movement Decorative Dishes and Vide-Poche

Materials

Enamel, Bronze

Blackberry picking near Church's Farm Hudson NY
By Arthur Parton
Located in Saratoga Springs, NY
studio there until 1893. In 1876, he gained much national notoriety at the Philadelphia Centennial
Category

1860s Hudson River School Landscape Paintings

Materials

Board, Oil

Waiting with the Day's Rewards
By Henriëtte Ronner-Knip
Located in St. Albans, GB
Centennial Exhibition held in Philadelphia in 1876, then by a gold medal at the Colonial and International
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Mid-19th Century Romantic Animal Paintings

Materials

Oil

Antique Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Vase Pair Hayashi School
Located in Newark, England
standards. For the 1876 Centennial International Exhibition in Philadelphia, the Japanese government created
Category

Antique Early 1900s Japanese Meiji Metalwork

Materials

Metal, Enamel, Metallic Thread

Adam Style Satinwood Credenza Stamped Wright and Mansfield, 19th Century
By Wright and Mansfield
Located in Charleston, SC
International Exhibition of 1862 Paris Universelle Exposition of 1867 The Philadelphia Centennial
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Antique 19th Century English Adam Style Credenzas

Materials

Copper, Bronze, Ormolu

Farm At Dusk by Long Island Artist Charles H. Miller, 1865
By Charles Henry Miller
Located in Larchmont, NY
, New York, NY, (1874-1917) • Philadelphia Centennial Exhibition, Philadelphia, PA, 1876 (prize
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1880s American Impressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Japanese Meiji Period Satsuma Vase Painted by Ryozan for the Yasuda Company
Located in Newark, England
Hakurankai Jimukyoku (Exhibition Bureau) to maintain quality standards. For the 1876 Centennial International
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Antique Early 1900s Japanese Meiji Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic, Earthenware, Pottery

Japanese Meiji Period Bronze Group Bear & Alligator by Yoshimitsu
Located in Newark, England
Hakurankai Jimukyoku (Exhibition Bureau) to maintain quality standards. For the 1876 Centennial International
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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Animal Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Impressionist Painting of Cows and Trees by C.H. Miller, Long Island
By Charles Henry Miller
Located in Larchmont, NY
) • Philadelphia Centennial Exhibition, Philadelphia, PA, 1876 (prize) • Society of American Artists, New
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1880s American Impressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Long Island Impressionist Pasture Scene by C.H. Miller
By Charles Henry Miller
Located in Larchmont, NY
(exhibition & sale) • Century Association, New York, NY, (1874-1917) • Philadelphia Centennial
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Early 20th Century American Impressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Cozy Country Cabin by Long Island Artist C.H. Miller
By Charles Henry Miller
Located in Larchmont, NY
, New York, NY, (1874-1917) • Philadelphia Centennial Exhibition, Philadelphia, PA, 1876 (prize
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Early 20th Century American Impressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Wood Panel, Oil

Original Impressionist Painting by American Artist Charles H. Miller
By Charles Henry Miller
Located in Larchmont, NY
, New York, NY, (1874-1917) • Philadelphia Centennial Exhibition, Philadelphia, PA, 1876 (prize
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1880s American Impressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Board, Oil

Sunrise on The Farm by 19th century Artist C.H. Miller
By Charles Henry Miller
Located in Larchmont, NY
, New York, NY, (1874-1917) • Philadelphia Centennial Exhibition, Philadelphia, PA, 1876 (prize
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Late 19th Century American Impressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Style of Troyon Impressionist Painting by C.H. Miller
By Charles Henry Miller
Located in Larchmont, NY
, New York, NY, (1874-1917) • Philadelphia Centennial Exhibition, Philadelphia, PA, 1876 (prize
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1880s American Impressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Charles Henry Miller Hudson River School landscape of Queens, NY
By Charles Henry Miller
Located in Larchmont, NY
, New York, NY, (1874-1917) • Philadelphia Centennial Exhibition, Philadelphia, PA, 1876 (prize
Category

Early 20th Century American Impressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Foam, Oil

Charles Henry Miller Impressionist Landscape Oil Painting
By Charles Henry Miller
Located in Larchmont, NY
, New York, NY, (1874-1917) • Philadelphia Centennial Exhibition, Philadelphia, PA, 1876 (prize
Category

Early 20th Century American Impressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Foam, Oil, Canvas

19th Century Black Forest Music Box
By Black Forest
Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID
Carvings were spotlighted. Great Exhibition, London (1851) Centennial Exhibition, Philadelphia (1876
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Antique Late 19th Century Swiss Black Forest Musical Instruments

Materials

Other

Rare Edwardian Oval Mahogany Display Cabinet in the Adam Manner by F. Sage & Co
By Frederick Sage & Co., Robert Adam
Located in London, GB
the globe. Founded in 1860, the company gained its reputation exhibiting at the Centennial Exhibition
Category

Early 20th Century English Adam Style Vitrines

Materials

Brass

‘The Finding of Moses’, a Marble Figural Group by Pietro Bazzanti, circa 1870
By Pietro Bazzanti
Located in Brighton, West Sussex
great international exhibitions of the period, including the Philadelphia Centennial Exhibition in 1876
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Antique Late 19th Century Italian Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Marble

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