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18TH Century Putti Statue
Located in San Angelo, TX
and purchased in Lucca, Italy. In great condition for an 18th century artifact. Restored in Italy to
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Antique 18th Century Italian Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Wood

18TH Century Putti Statue
18TH Century Putti Statue
H 30 in W 11 in D 11 in
18th century Antique wooden Indian temple panel from India
Located in DEVENTER, NL
stunning 18th-century artifact originating from an antique temple chariot. Crafted from solid wood, this
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Antique 18th Century Burmese Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

18th century Antique wooden Indian temple panel from India
Located in DEVENTER, NL
stunning 18th-century artifact originating from an antique temple chariot. Crafted from solid wood, this
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Antique 18th Century Burmese Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

18th century Antique wooden Indian temple panel from India
Located in DEVENTER, NL
, an exquisite 18th-century artifact originating from an antique temple chariot. Crafted from solid
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Antique 18th Century Burmese Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

18th century Antique marble Burmese Buddha statue from Burma
Located in DEVENTER, NL
Experience the serenity of this antique marble Burmese Buddha statue, a rare 17th-18th century
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Antique 18th Century Burmese Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Marble

18th century Antique wooden Indian temple panel from India
Located in DEVENTER, NL
, an exquisite 18th-century artifact originating from an antique temple chariot. Crafted from solid
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Antique 18th Century Burmese Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

18th century Antique wooden Burmese Buddha statue in Bhumisparsha mudra
Located in DEVENTER, NL
-century artifact crafted in the elegant Ava style. Standing 69.8 cm high, 33.1 cm wide, and 23.1 cm deep
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Antique 18th Century Burmese Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

18th century Antique wooden Indian temple panel from India
Located in DEVENTER, NL
This antique wooden Indian temple panel is a rare and exquisite 18th-century artifact originating
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Antique 18th Century Burmese Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

18th century Antique wooden temple fragment of a Horse head from India
Located in DEVENTER, NL
Fragment of a Horse Head, an extraordinary 18th-century artifact that captures the artistry and symbolism
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Antique 18th Century Indian Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Ancient Roman Artifacts - Etching by Francesco Giomignani - 18th Century
Located in Roma, IT
paper realized by Francesco Giomignani in the 18th Century. Signed on the plate. Good conditions with
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Late 18th Century Old Masters Figurative Prints

Materials

Etching

Ancient Roman Artifacts - Etching by Carlo Cataneo - 18th Century
Located in Roma, IT
Ancient Roman Artifacts is an etching on paper realized by Carlo Cataneo in the 18th Century
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Late 18th Century Old Masters Figurative Prints

Materials

Etching

18th C Rare Wood Female Carving Artifact
Located in Malibu, CA
18th century wooden carving of an female form. Presumed to be a French church piece. This figure
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Antique 18th Century French Renaissance Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Late 18th C. Blue John Chalice Artifact mounted on Lucite Stand
Located in Hudson, NY
This late 18th century object made of Blue John, the famous stone mined in only one part of England
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Antique Late 18th Century English Vases and Vessels

Materials

Lucite

An 18th Century Pewter Beit Cholim Charity Bowl
Located in New York, NY
This rare and historically significant 18th-century pewter Beit Cholim charity bowl embodies the
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Antique 18th Century Religious Items

Materials

Pewter

Artifact Mogul Estate Rock Crystal Ram Head Amulet and Garnet Beads Necklace
Located in Chesterland, OH
of India and Pakistan in the 16th and 18th centuries. It consolidated Islam in South Asia and spread
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Antique 18th Century Asian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Crystal, Garnet, Rock Crystal, Silver

18th century Antique wooden temple fragment of a Horse head from India
Located in DEVENTER, NL
artifact from 18th-century Burma (Myanmar), offering a glimpse into the rich artistic and spiritual
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Antique 18th Century Indian Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Fragment of Putti Head. 18th Century Germany
Located in New York, NY
A lovely sandstone fragment, the head of a Putti is an 18th-century German artifact. Beautifully
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Antique 18th Century German Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Sandstone

Sculptural 18th Century Italian Processional Finial Mounted on Malachite
By Interi
Located in Dublin, Dalkey
18th century Italian gilded and hand-painted processional finial with baroque pearls and mounted on
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Antique 18th Century Italian Rococo Mounted Objects

Materials

Malachite, Rock Crystal

18th Century Italian Candlestick with Herkimer Diamond on Mica & Calcite
By Interi
Located in Dublin, Dalkey
18th century Italian silver candlestick decorated with a Herkimer diamond with a mica foliage
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Antique 18th Century Italian Adam Style Mounted Objects

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Crystal, Quartz, Rock Crystal

18th Century Italian Gilded Candlestick with Pearlescent and Gold Shells
By Interi
Located in Dublin, Dalkey
18th century. Together, the Italian church artifact and natural elements are combined to create a
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Antique 18th Century Italian Rococo Mounted Objects

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Giltwood, Wood, Mother-of-Pearl, Shell

Sculptural 18th Century Italian Fragment Mounted on Phantom Optical Calcite
By Interi
Located in Dublin, Dalkey
18th century Italian fragment with gold mica and baroque pearls on a phantom optical calcite base
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Antique 18th Century Italian Rococo Mounted Objects

Materials

Rock Crystal, Gold Leaf

Sculptural 18th Century Italian Processional Finial Mounted on Honey Calcite
By Interi
Located in Dublin, Dalkey
processional finial is originally 18th century. The Italian artifact has been transformed with the organic
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Antique 18th Century Italian Rococo Mounted Objects

Materials

Rock Crystal

18th Century Italian Fragment with Baroque Pearls on Optical Calcite
By Interi
Located in Dublin, Dalkey
Italian fragment is originally 18th century. The Italian church artifact and polished optical calcite are
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Antique 18th Century Italian Rococo Mounted Objects

Materials

Rock Crystal

18th Century Italian Candlestick with Amber and Aquamarine on Aquamarine Base
By Interi
Located in Dublin, Dalkey
the candlestick is originally 18th century. The Italian church artifact and natural elements are put
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Antique 18th Century Italian Rococo Mounted Objects

Materials

Crystal, Quartz, Rock Crystal

Late 18th Century French Aubusson Verdure Tapestry with Louis XV Style
Located in Dallas, TX
78236 Late 18th Century Antique French Aubusson Tapestry, 04'01 x 06'00. Woven in the heart of 18th
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Antique Late 18th Century French Aubusson Tapestries

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Wool

18th Century Italian Gilded Tabernacle with a Hand-Carved Chalice Fragment
By Interi
Located in Dublin, Dalkey
gilded and hand-carved Italian 18th century chalice fragment artifact which symbolizes the eucharist. The
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Antique 18th Century Italian Rococo Religious Items

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Gold Leaf

Sculptural 18th Century Italian Candlestick Fragment with Galena and Pyrite
By Interi
Located in Dublin, Dalkey
Sculptural 18th century Italian candlestick mounted with galena and pyrite deposits. The gilded
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Antique 18th Century Italian Rococo Mounted Objects

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Rock Crystal, Pyrite, Gold Leaf

18th Century Italian Architectural Element with Hand-Cast Plaster Angels
By Interi
Located in Dublin, Dalkey
architectural element is originally 18th century. The Italian artifact, hand-cast plaster elements and fossil
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Antique 18th Century Italian Rococo Architectural Elements

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Gold Leaf

3D Powdered Canvas with an 18th Century Italian Fragment & Chalcedony Rosettes
By Interi
Located in Dublin, Dalkey
originally 18th century. The Italian artifact and chalcedony rosettes are mounted on the gold powered
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Antique 18th Century Italian Rococo Wall-mounted Sculptures

Materials

Rock Crystal, Gold Leaf

Sculptural 18th Century Italian Fragment with Phantom Quartz and Raw Agate
By Interi
Located in Dublin, Dalkey
Sculptural 18th century Italian gilded fragment artifact with phantom quartz and mounted on raw
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Antique 18th Century Italian Rococo Decorative Art

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Rock Crystal, Agate, Quartz, Gold Leaf, Metal

Sculptural 18th Century Italian Gilded Angel and Sunrays on Selenite Crystal
By Interi
Located in Dublin, Dalkey
Sculptural 18th century Italian gilded corona, sunrays, figure of Christ, and angel adorned with
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Antique 18th Century Italian Rococo Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Crystal, Rock Crystal, Gold

18th Century Italian Fragment with Chalcopyrite and Calcite Crystals in Matrix
By Interi
Located in Dublin, Dalkey
that the Italian fragment is originally 18th century. The Italian church artifact and chalcopyrite
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Antique 18th Century Italian Rococo Mounted Objects

Materials

Rock Crystal, Pyrite

18th Century Italian Candlestick Fragment on Tangerine Crystals in Matrix Base
By Interi
Located in Dublin, Dalkey
Italian fragment is originally 18th century. The Italian church artifact and tangerine crystal in matrix
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Antique 18th Century Italian Rococo Mounted Objects

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Rock Crystal, Crystal

18th Century Italian Gilded Fragment with Chalcopyrite and Pyrite in Matrix
By Interi
Located in Dublin, Dalkey
originally 18th century. The Italian church artifact and chalcopyrite with pyrite in matrix are put together
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Antique 18th Century Italian Rococo Mounted Objects

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Rock Crystal, Pyrite

18th Century Italian Gilt Bouquet on Hematoid Quartz with Baroque Pearls
By Interi
Located in Dublin, Dalkey
18th century Italian gilded bouquet fragment mounted on a golden, polished hematoid slab and
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Antique 18th Century Italian Rococo Figurative Sculptures

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Quartz, Rock Crystal, Gold Leaf

18th Century Italian Candlestick with Freeform Glass & Baroque Pearls on Bobeche
By Interi
Located in Dublin, Dalkey
18th century Italian candlestick decorated with free-forming glass and baroque pearls on an Italian
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Antique 18th Century Italian Rococo Mounted Objects

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Mother-of-Pearl, Art Glass, Glass, Wood

3D Powdered Canvas with an 18th Century Italian Fragment and Elestial Quartz
By Interi
Located in Dublin, Dalkey
18th century Italian scroll fragment with elestial quartz crystals on a hand-painted gallery 1-inch
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Antique 18th Century Italian Rococo Wall-mounted Sculptures

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Rock Crystal, Gold Leaf

18th Century Italian Gilded Fragment on a Hematoid Slab with Tangerine Crystals
By Interi
Located in Dublin, Dalkey
the Italian hand-carved gilded fragment is originally 18th century. The Italian gold artifact has been
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Antique 18th Century Italian Rococo Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Quartz, Rock Crystal, Gold Leaf

18th Century Italian Fragment with Mica in Matrix and Crystal Quartz Points
By Interi
Located in Dublin, Dalkey
fragment is originally 18th century. The Italian church base artifact, mica in matrix, crystal quartz
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Antique 18th Century Italian Rococo Mounted Objects

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Rock Crystal, Agate, Quartz

3D Powdered Canvas with an 18th Century Italian Fragment and Tangerine Quartz
By Interi
Located in Dublin, Dalkey
originally, 18th century.  The Italian artifact and tangerine quartz crystal points are mounted on the
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Antique 18th Century Italian Rococo Wall-mounted Sculptures

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Gold Leaf

18th Century Italian Gilded Candlestick Fragment with Pyrite in Matrix on Agate
By Interi
Located in Dublin, Dalkey
originally 18th century. The Italian church artifact, pyrite in matrix, and agate are put together in a
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Antique 18th Century Italian Rococo Mounted Objects

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Rock Crystal, Pyrite, Gold Leaf

18th Century Italian Angel Wing with Rutilated Quartz on an Aragonite Base
By Interi
Located in Dublin, Dalkey
the rutile perfectly matches the original gilded 18th century Italian artifact. Rutilated quartz is a
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Antique 18th Century Italian Rococo Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Quartz, Rock Crystal, Gold Leaf

18th Century Italian Cross on a Pink Hematoid Quartz Heart with Aurora Crystals
By Interi
Located in Dublin, Dalkey
(sunset) quartz and a natural-forming cross shaped baroque pearl. The 18th century crucifix artifact was
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Antique 18th Century Italian Rococo Figurative Sculptures

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Quartz, Rock Crystal, Gold Leaf

18th Century Italian Fragment Base with Mica in Matrix and Silver Leaf Shells
By Interi
Located in Dublin, Dalkey
Sculptural 18th century Italian base decorated with mica in matrix, and silver leaf shells on an
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Antique 18th Century Italian Rococo Mounted Objects

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Rock Crystal, Metal, Silver Leaf

18th Century Italian Fragment with Pyrite and a Baroque Pearl on a Lucite Base
By Interi
Located in Dublin, Dalkey
originally 18th century. The Italian church artifact, pyrite, baroque pearl, and lucite are put together in
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Antique 18th Century Italian Rococo Mounted Objects

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Rock Crystal, Pyrite

18th Century Italian Gilded and Hand-Carved Angel Wing on a Golden Hematoid Slab
By Interi
Located in Dublin, Dalkey
18th century Italian hand-carved and gilded angel wing adorned with citrine and quartz crystals and
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Antique 18th Century Italian Rococo Figurative Sculptures

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Quartz, Rock Crystal, Gold Leaf

18th Century Italian Gilded and Hand-Carved Crest on a Hematoid Slab with Pearls
By Interi
Located in Dublin, Dalkey
the Italian hand-carved gilded crest is originally 18th century. The Italian gilded artifact has been
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Antique 18th Century Italian Rococo Figurative Sculptures

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Quartz, Rock Crystal, Gold Leaf

Ruler Selenite with an 18th Century Italian Fragment & Baroque Pearls on Lucite
By Interi
Located in Dublin, Dalkey
Ruler Selenite with an 18th century Italian gold leaf fragment and natural forming baroque pearls
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21st Century and Contemporary Moroccan Modern Natural Specimens

Materials

Rock Crystal

Ruler Selenite with an 18th Century Italian Fragment & Baroque Pearls on Lucite
By Interi
Located in Dublin, Dalkey
piece but the Italian fragment is originally 18th century. Interi transforms Italian artifacts and
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21st Century and Contemporary Moroccan Organic Modern Natural Specimens

Materials

Rock Crystal

Ruler Selenite with an 18th Century Italian Sunray & Baroque Pearls on Lucite
By Interi
Located in Dublin, Dalkey
Ruler Selenite with an 18th century Italian gold leaf molding and a natural forming baroque pearl
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21st Century and Contemporary Moroccan Modern Natural Specimens

Materials

Rock Crystal

19th Century Italian Peditment Fragment with Pectin Shells and Crystal on Lucite
By Interi
Located in Dublin, Dalkey
the pediment is originally 18th century. The Italian pediment artifact, pectin shells, and red
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Antique 18th Century Italian Rococo Mounted Objects

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Rock Crystal

13th Century Italian Iron Torches: Tuscan Medieval Wall Sconces
Located in Firenze, IT
the 13th to the 18th centuries. For collectors of medieval artifacts, interior designers seeking
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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Italian Medieval Wall Lights and Sconces

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Wrought Iron

1750 Map of the Holy Land: The Land of Canaan and the Twelve Tribes
Located in Langweer, NL
collection of biblical, cartographic, or 18th-century historical artifacts. It offers a unique perspective on
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Antique 1750s Maps

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Paper

18th Century Angel Artifact
Located in New Orleans, LA
Early 18th century angel artifact carved in wood and painted green, red, brown colors. An acanthus
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier Italian Louis XIV Sculptures

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Paint, Wood

18th Century Angel Artifact
18th Century Angel Artifact
H 65 in W 6 in D 15 in
Pair of 18th Century Italian Baroque Carved Giltwood Altar Prickets
Located in Ft. Lauderdale, FL
beautiful. The have the authentic wear and tear to be expected for 18th century artifacts and the original
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Antique Late 18th Century Italian Baroque Table Lamps

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Giltwood

Pair of 18th Century Italian Silver Leaf Fragment Vases on Lucite Lamps
By Interi
Located in Dublin, Dalkey
Pair of 18th century Italian silver leaf fragment vases applied to Lucite lamp bases. The 18th
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Antique 18th Century Italian Rococo Table Lamps

Materials

Wire, Silver Leaf, Metal

18th century Antique wooden temple fragment of a Horse head from India
Located in DEVENTER, NL
Head, a striking 18th-century artifact that embodies the elegance and craftsmanship of traditional
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Antique 18th Century Indian Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

18th Century Italian Sunburst Religious Artifact
Located in Atlanta, GA
A wonderful 18th century Italian sunburst religious artifact resting in its stone base.
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Antique 18th Century Italian Religious Items

Materials

Stone, Iron

18th Century Wood Italian Decorated Fragment Artifact
By Interi
Located in Dublin, Dalkey
18th century Italian (Region of Lazio) gold leaf and painted fragment with polished ammonites on a
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Antique 18th Century Italian Rococo Abstract Sculptures

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Multi-gemstone

Pair wine press artifact lamps
Located in Atlanta, GA
Pair French Wine Press artifact lamps and shades
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier French Table Lamps

Materials

Wood

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18th Century Artifacts For Sale on 1stDibs

There is a range of 18th century artifacts for sale on 1stDibs. Each of these unique 18th century artifacts was constructed with extraordinary care, often using stone, wood and lucite. There are all kinds of 18th century artifacts available, from those produced as long ago as the 15th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. 18th century artifacts are generally popular furniture pieces, but Baroque and Rococo styles are often sought at 1stDibs. Many 18th century artifacts are appealing in their simplicity, but Interi produced popular 18th century artifacts that are worth a look.

How Much are 18th Century Artifacts?

18th century artifacts can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price at 1stDibs is $3,850, while the lowest priced sells for $1,165 and the highest can go for as much as $24,500.
Questions About 18th Century Artifacts
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 13, 2024
    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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertJanuary 10, 2025
    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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 23, 2024
    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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    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.