Did they have wedding rings in the 18th century?

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.

How did art change in the 18th century?

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.

How do you identify 18th-century furniture?

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.

How can I identify 18th century brass candlesticks?

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.

Which individuals are considered the Big Three of 18th-century cartoons, and why?

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.

What kinds of figures elevated the use of porcelain in 18th century Europe?

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.

Were there cannons in the 16th century?

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.

Was there glass in the 16th century?

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.

What is the most important painting of the 20th century?

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.

What furniture was used in the 16th century?

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.

What is 17th-century furniture called?

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.

Who invented the reflector telescope in the 17th century?

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.

What are the major features of Dutch 17th century portraiture?

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.

Who was one of the most important portrait painters of the 19th century?

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.

What art style was used by the 19th-century French painters?

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.

18th Century Copper

Copper And Brass Log Holder

Georgian Copper

Antique Firewood

Dutch Copper

Pair of 18th Century Italian Scroll Candlesticks with Copper and Baroque Pearls

$4,300 / set

Pair of 18th Century Italian Scroll Candlesticks with Copper and Baroque Pearls

By Interi

Located in Columbia, SC

Pair of 18th century Italian scroll candlesticks adorned with natural forming copper and natural forming baroque pearls mounted on copper in matrix.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Rococo Candlesticks

Materials

Metal, Copper

18th Century Italian Fragment with Copper, Garnets and Gold Mica on Calcite

$1,650

18th Century Italian Fragment with Copper, Garnets and Gold Mica on Calcite

By Interi

Located in Columbia, SC

18th century Italian fragment decorated with natural forming copper, garnets, and gold mica on an optical calcite base.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Rococo Mounted Objects

Materials

Rock Crystal, Copper, Steel, Gold Leaf

One of Six Engravings Celestial Charts, Cartographer, Astronomer Doppelmayr 1740

$2,049 / item

One of Six Engravings Celestial Charts, Cartographer, Astronomer Doppelmayr 1740

By Johann Baptist Homann, Johann Gabriel Doppelmayr

Located in London, GB

Astronomia-Comparitiva is one of a series of six original 18th century copper-engraving of celestial charts etchings issued by Homann.

Category

Antique 18th Century German Prints

Materials

Brass

ANTIQUE 18TH CENTURY CIRCA 1760 SPANiSH BRASERO COPPER & BRASS HEATER FRUIT BOWL

$868Sale Price|20% Off

ANTIQUE 18TH CENTURY CIRCA 1760 SPANiSH BRASERO COPPER & BRASS HEATER FRUIT BOWL

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

o offer for sale this lovely Antique 18th Century Circa 1760 Copper and Brass Brasero heater bowl ideal for a fruit bowl A brasero (Spanish: "brazier") is a heater commonly used in ...

Category

Antique 1760s Spanish George II Decorative Bowls

Materials

Brass, Copper

Old Cairo on the Nile with Distant Pyramids – Antique Egypt Engraving, c.1755

$867

Old Cairo on the Nile with Distant Pyramids – Antique Egypt Engraving, c.1755

Located in Langweer, NL

Old Cairo on the Nile with Distant Pyramids – Antique Egypt Engraving, c.1755 This elegant 18th-century copper engraving presents a panoramic view of Old Cairo seen from across the ...

Category

Antique Mid-18th Century Danish Prints

Materials

Paper

St Thomas’s Hospital London, 18thC Bird’s-Eye View Engraving, Toms, c.1750

$445

St Thomas’s Hospital London, 18thC Bird’s-Eye View Engraving, Toms, c.1750

Located in Langweer, NL

St Thomas’s Hospital London – 18thC Bird’s-Eye View Engraving, Toms A finely detailed mid-18th century copper engraving depicting St Thomas’s Hospital in Southwark, London, engraved...

Category

Antique Mid-18th Century British Prints

Materials

Paper

Antique Dutch Fireplace Tool Set, Kitchen Tools, 18th Century

$998 / set

Antique Dutch Fireplace Tool Set, Kitchen Tools, 18th Century

Located in Amerongen, Amerongen

18th century Dutch Louis XV fireplace tool set consisting of a hanger and seven irons and kitchen tools.

Category

Antique 18th Century Dutch Louis XV Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots

Materials

Brass, Copper, Wrought Iron

Spanish SchoolStill Life with Fish and Large Copper Pot, Late 18th Century Spanish Painting

$7,513

Still Life with Fish and Large Copper Pot, Late 18th Century Spanish Painting

Located in London, GB

While the comestible items in many still-life paintings serve no obvious allegorical purpose, they can be viewed as reminders of the transient nature of luxury, the virtue of tempera...

Category

Late 18th Century Realist Still-life Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Robert Dudley, Earl of Leicester – Governor-General of the United Netherlands

$205

Robert Dudley, Earl of Leicester – Governor-General of the United Netherlands

Located in Langweer, NL

Robert Dudley, Earl of Leicester – Governor-General of the United Netherlands, c.1750 This finely executed 18th-century copper engraving portrays Robert Dudley, Earl of Leicester (1...

Category

Antique Mid-18th Century Dutch Prints

Materials

Paper

Platter in Copper and Brass 2 Handles Gold and cooper Color Deutch 18eme Century

$413

Platter in Copper and Brass 2 Handles Gold and cooper Color Deutch 18eme Century

Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR

Platter in Copper and Brass 2 Handle Gold and cooper Color Deutch 18eme Century

Category

Antique 18th Century Dutch Platters and Serveware

Materials

Brass, Copper

Set Of Two Baroque Paintings Of Joseph And Paul, 18th Century

$17,629Sale Price / set|20% Off

Set Of Two Baroque Paintings Of Joseph And Paul, 18th Century

Located in Lisbon, PT

A set of two Baroque paintings: - A Saint Paul of Tarsus Painting, also called Apostle Paul, Saul of Tarsus, Saint Paul the Apostle or Apostle of the Gentiles. The sword in Saint P...

Category

Antique 18th Century Italian Baroque Paintings

Materials

Copper

Antique Copper Engraved Map of Germany in the Early 18th Century, c.1740

$171

Antique Copper Engraved Map of Germany in the Early 18th Century, c.1740

Located in Langweer, NL

Antique map Germany titled 'Allemagne'. Rare miniature map of Germany and surroundings. Also depicting the Baltic Sea and the Gulf of Venice. Source unknown, to be determined. ...

Category

Antique 18th Century Maps

Materials

Paper

18th Century Portuguese Walnut Bombe Commode

$21,631

18th Century Portuguese Walnut Bombe Commode

Located in Lisboa, Lisboa

Origin: Portugal, mid-to-late 18th century Materials: Solid walnut, gilt and chiseled bronze Dimensions: Height 94 cm (37 in); Width 130 cm (51.2 in); Depth 70 cm (27.6 in) Descript...

Category

Antique Mid-18th Century Portuguese Rococo Antiquities

Materials

Copper

Beautiful French 18th Century Fountain

$2,300

Beautiful French 18th Century Fountain

Located in Stockbridge, GA

Beautiful French 18th century fountain.

Category

Antique Late 18th Century French Fountains

Materials

Bronze, Copper

18th Century English South Staffordshire or Battersea Enamel Green Tea Caddy

$2,400

18th Century English South Staffordshire or Battersea Enamel Green Tea Caddy

By Bilston Battersea

Located in Philadelphia, PA

A rare, 18th century English Bilston or Battersea enamel green tea caddy.

Category

Antique Mid-18th Century English George III More Furniture and Collectibles

Materials

Copper

Antique 18th Century Heavy Hand Hammered British Brass Basin, BS#02

$3,250

Antique 18th Century Heavy Hand Hammered British Brass Basin, BS#02

Located in Norton, MA

This is a large and old brass basin, thick and heavy gauge absolutely 100% hand-hammered brass made from the 18th century in British. It is a scarce item and a lovely classical form.

Category

Antique 18th Century English Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots

Materials

Brass, Copper

Pair Antique 18th/19th C. English Sheffield Silver Plate on Copper Wine Coasters

$1,500 / set

Pair Antique 18th/19th C. English Sheffield Silver Plate on Copper Wine Coasters

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Date: Late 18th or Early 19th Century Overall Condition: They are in overall good, as-pictured, used estate condition.

Category

Antique Early 19th Century English Georgian Barware

Materials

Silver Plate, Copper

Pair of Roman Sculpture Engravings, Copper on Laid Paper, 18th Century

$1,198 / set

Pair of Roman Sculpture Engravings, Copper on Laid Paper, 18th Century

Located in Langweer, NL

Condition report: Original copper engravings on laid paper. Even age toning consistent with early 18th-century material.

Category

Antique 1720s British Prints

Materials

Paper

Rare French Louis XIV Period Dripping Pan, Early 18th Century

$450

Rare French Louis XIV Period Dripping Pan, Early 18th Century

Located in Amerongen, Amerongen

Early 18th century French Louis XIV Period dripping pan.

Category

Antique Early 18th Century French Louis XIV Fireplace Tools and Chimney ...

Materials

Copper, Wrought Iron

Antique 18th Century Large Hand Hammered British Brass Basin, BS#01

$3,850

Antique 18th Century Large Hand Hammered British Brass Basin, BS#01

Located in Norton, MA

This is a large and old brass basin, absolutely 100% hand-hammered brass made from the 18th century in British. It is a scarce item and a lovely classical form.

Category

Antique 18th Century English Victorian Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots

Materials

Brass, Copper

Large 18th Century Gothic solid oak hand carved coat rack, France

$2,853

Large 18th Century Gothic solid oak hand carved coat rack, France

Located in Meulebeke, BE

France / 18th century / coat rack / oak, copper / Baroque / Gothic revival / antique Antique coat rack in hand carved oak from the 18th century.

Category

Antique 18th Century French Gothic Revival Coat Racks and Stands

Materials

Copper

St Bartholomew’s Hospital London, Plans & Elevations, Cole, c.1755

$535

St Bartholomew’s Hospital London, Plans & Elevations, Cole, c.1755

Located in Langweer, NL

St Bartholomew’s Hospital London, Plans & Elevations, Cole, c.1755 A highly detailed and architecturally significant mid-18th century copper engraving depicting St Bartholomew’s Hos...

Category

Antique Mid-18th Century British Prints

Materials

Paper

Advocates of Holland – Adriaan van der Goes and Johan van Oldenbarnevelt, c.1750

$388 / set

Advocates of Holland – Adriaan van der Goes and Johan van Oldenbarnevelt, c.1750

Located in Langweer, NL

Dutch Advocates of Holland – Adriaan van der Goes and Johan van Oldenbarnevelt This finely detailed pair of 18th-century copper engravings presents the portraits of two prominent le...

Category

Antique Mid-18th Century Dutch Prints

Materials

Paper

Japanese Lacquer Writing Box, Suzuribako, Edo Period, 18th Century, Japan

$18,000

Japanese Lacquer Writing Box, Suzuribako, Edo Period, 18th Century, Japan

Located in Austin, TX

An exceptionally fine and unusual Japanese lacquer writing implements box, suzuribako, in the form of a zither, koto, Edo Period, 18th century, Japan. With a modern wood storage box,...

Category

Antique 18th Century Japanese Edo Lacquer

Materials

Gold, Silver, Copper

Naval Commanders of Zeeland – Gelein & Kornelis Evertsen, Adriaan Bankert, c1750

$433 / set

Naval Commanders of Zeeland – Gelein & Kornelis Evertsen, Adriaan Bankert, c1750

Located in Langweer, NL

Dutch Naval Commanders of Zeeland – Gelein Evertsen, Kornelis Evertsen, Adriaan Bankert This finely executed set of 18th-century copper engravings presents three distinguished naval...

Category

Antique Mid-18th Century Dutch Prints

Materials

Paper

Dutch Statesmen and Military Leaders – Beverningk, Hop, and Van Coehoorn, c.1750

$433 / set

Dutch Statesmen and Military Leaders – Beverningk, Hop, and Van Coehoorn, c.1750

Located in Langweer, NL

Dutch Statesmen and Military Leaders – Beverningk, Hop, and Van Coehoorn This fine 18th-century copper engraving set presents three eminent figures of the Dutch Republic: Hieronymus...

Category

Antique Mid-18th Century Dutch Prints

Materials

Paper

18th Century French Bronze Tankard

$440

18th Century French Bronze Tankard

Located in Dallas, TX

Presenting a gorgeous 18th century French bronze tankard. This large tankard is made of a mixture of copper and nickel to make bronze.

Category

Antique Mid-18th Century French Louis XV Pitchers

Materials

Bronze, Copper

Late 18th Century Art Nouveau Tuscany Copper Bucket Embossed and Hand Engraved

$2,054

Late 18th Century Art Nouveau Tuscany Copper Bucket Embossed and Hand Engraved

Located in Vigonza, Padua

Late 18th Century Art Nouveau Tuscany Copper Bucket Embossed and Hand Engraved Stunning decorative art nouveau copper bucket, with solid copper handle, all hand-crafted by Manifattu...

Category

Antique 1890s Art Nouveau Decorative Bowls

Materials

Brass

Johann Wilhelm WeinmannOriginal 18th-century German copperplate engravings, hand-colored.

$1,712

Original 18th-century German copperplate engravings, hand-colored.

By Johann Wilhelm Weinmann

Located in Wien, AT

The collection consists of 12 sheets in total, originating from the famous work "Phytanthoza Iconographia" (Phanthologia Magna) by Johann Wilhelm Weinmann or similar 18th-century Ger...

Category

Mid-18th Century Baroque Interior Prints

Materials

Copper

Very Large 18th Century Brass Cooking Pot, Cauldron

$1,085

Very Large 18th Century Brass Cooking Pot, Cauldron

Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight

Very large 18th century brass cooking pot, Cauldron. This is a lovely early cooking pot, it has been hand made in Brass, slightly flaring out at the bottom, to catch the maximum h...

Category

Antique Late 18th Century Country More Dining and Entertaining

Materials

Copper

Antique Islamic Middle Eastern Qajar Persian Copper Ewer 19th Century

$1,650

Antique Islamic Middle Eastern Qajar Persian Copper Ewer 19th Century

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

Antique Islamic Middle Eastern Qajar Persian Copper Ewer 19th Century. Rare Museum quality Antique piece from the early 19th Century hand forged copper pitcher with lid cover. Great ...

Category

Antique Late 18th Century Unknown Islamic Metalwork

Materials

Copper

Ilario Mercanti, known as ‘lo Spolverini’ (Parma, 1657 - 1734) See Landscape Night Naval Battle Mercanti 17/18th Century Paint Oil on copper, 1680-1730

$7,004Sale Price|20% Off

See Landscape Night Naval Battle Mercanti 17/18th Century Paint Oil on copper

Located in Riva del Garda, IT

Ilario Mercanti, known as ‘lo Spolverini’ (Parma, 1657 - 1734) Scene of a night-time naval battle oil on copper (oval) 59 x 74 cm - with frame 83 x 98 cm NB: please note that...

Category

17th Century Old Masters Paintings

Materials

Oil

Antique French Dripping Pan, 18th - 19th Century

$542

Antique French Dripping Pan, 18th - 19th Century

Located in Amerongen, Amerongen

Late 18th or early 19th century French Neoclassical dripping pan.

Category

Antique Early 19th Century French Neoclassical Fireplace Tools and Chimn...

Materials

Copper, Wrought Iron

Georgian Antique Copper Saucepan

$334

Georgian Antique Copper Saucepan

Located in Suffolk, GB

This is a large Georgian antique copper saucepan with a large iron handle. Wonderful antique condition. Measures: H14.5cm W20cm D20cm Georgian.

Category

Antique 18th Century English Serving Pieces

Materials

Copper

17th - 18th cent Madonna and Child after Peter Paul Rubens Oil on Copper

$8,000

17th - 18th cent Madonna and Child after Peter Paul Rubens Oil on Copper

Located in Malmö, SE

Ca. late 17th -early 18th century oil painting on copper of Holly Mother and child.

Category

Antique 17th Century Baroque Decorative Art

Materials

Copper

Swedish 18th Century Hand-Carved Stairwell Ornament, Gustavian Style

$2,500

Swedish 18th Century Hand-Carved Stairwell Ornament, Gustavian Style

Located in Baton Rouge, LA

A masterfully carved stairwell ornament from the early part of the 18th century, Sweden. Dating to 1730, this convex triangular decorative detail was once a part of a grand staircase.

Category

Antique Early 18th Century Swedish Gustavian Architectural Elements

Materials

Copper

18th C, Oil on Copper of a Nude After Titian's Venus of Urbino by Adam J. Braun

$10,000Sale Price|20% Off

18th C, Oil on Copper of a Nude After Titian's Venus of Urbino by Adam J. Braun

By Adam Johann Braun

Located in Vancouver, British Columbia

An exquisite and rare late 18th century oil on copper plate of a reclining nude by Austrian artist Adam J.

Category

Antique Late 18th Century Austrian Louis XVI Paintings

Materials

Copper

William HodgesCaptain James Cook: 18th C. Portrait by William Hodges After Cook's 2nd Voyage, 1777

$1,100Sale Price|20% Off

Captain James Cook: 18th C. Portrait by William Hodges After Cook's 2nd Voyage

By William Hodges

Located in Alamo, CA

This is an original 18th Century copper plate engraved portrait of Captain James Cook as a young man.

Category

1770s Portrait Prints

Materials

Engraving

Three 18th Century Colored Engravings of Herculaneum Frescos by Nicola Fiorillo

$875

Three 18th Century Colored Engravings of Herculaneum Frescos by Nicola Fiorillo

Located in Rochester, NY

Set ancient Roman frescos from the series "Antiquities of Herculaneum", an original etching on paper by Nicola Fiorillo in the 18th Century. Three hand colored copper engravings ...

Category

Antique 18th Century European Prints

Materials

Silk, Paper

Nicola Fiorillo18th Century Hand Colored Engravings of Herculaneum Frescos by Nicola Fiorillo, 18th century

$875

18th Century Hand Colored Engravings of Herculaneum Frescos by Nicola Fiorillo

Located in Rochester, NY

Set ancient Roman frescos from the series "Antiquities of Herculaneum", an original etching on paper by Nicola Fiorillo in the 18th Century. Three hand colored copper engravings ...

Category

18th Century Figurative Prints

Materials

Paper

Baroque Dressage Horses – Reitschule des Baron d’Eisenberg, c.1730

$1,541 / set

Baroque Dressage Horses – Reitschule des Baron d’Eisenberg, c.1730

Located in Langweer, NL

Title: Baroque Dressage Horses – Reitschule des Baron d’Eisenberg, c.1730 Description: This refined set of original 18th-century copper engravings originates from the celebrated rid...

Category

Antique 1730s French Prints

Materials

Paper

Exotic Goldfish of China: An 18th-Century Hand-Colored Copper Engraving, c.1773

$787

Exotic Goldfish of China: An 18th-Century Hand-Colored Copper Engraving, c.1773

Located in Langweer, NL

This is an 18th-century hand-colored copper engraving created by Johann Michael Seligmann, based on an original illustration by the renowned English naturalist and illustrator George...

Category

Antique 1770s Prints

Materials

Paper

18th-19th Century French Napoleon III Clockwork Roasting Jack

$1,455 / set

18th-19th Century French Napoleon III Clockwork Roasting Jack

Located in Amerongen, Amerongen

Functional 18th - 19th century French Napoleon III roasting jack made of cast iron, wrought iron, brass and copper.

Category

Antique Early 19th Century French Napoleon III Fireplace Tools and Chimn...

Materials

Brass, Copper, Iron, Wrought Iron

LATE 18th CENTURY PAINTING WITH SEA AND STORM

$1,461

LATE 18th CENTURY PAINTING WITH SEA AND STORM

Located in Firenze, FI

Italian manufacture, late 18th century. Dimensions: H x W x D overall 32 x 43 x 3cm; H x W work only 25 x 36cm

Category

Antique Late 18th Century Italian Paintings

Materials

Copper

Antique Roman Goddess Statues and Reliefs, Montfaucon Classical Engraving 1721

$970

Antique Roman Goddess Statues and Reliefs, Montfaucon Classical Engraving 1721

Located in Langweer, NL

Antique Roman Goddess Statues and Reliefs, Montfaucon Classical Engraving 1721 This striking early 18th-century copper engraving presents a rich survey of Roman sculptural antiquity...

Category

Antique 1720s British Prints

Materials

Paper

Antique Dutch Fireplace Tool Set, Kitchen Tools, 18th - 19th Century

$656 / set

Antique Dutch Fireplace Tool Set, Kitchen Tools, 18th - 19th Century

Located in Amerongen, Amerongen

Late 18th or early 19th century Dutch Neoclassical fireplace tool set consisting of a hanger and six irons and kitchen tools.

Category

Antique Early 19th Century Dutch Neoclassical Fireplace Tools and Chimne...

Materials

Copper, Wrought Iron

Pair of 18th c Hand Colored Copper Engravings by Josef Friedrich (1668-1726)

$895

Pair of 18th c Hand Colored Copper Engravings by Josef Friedrich (1668-1726)

Located in valatie, NY

A Pair of Framed 18th c Hand Colored Copper Engravings by Josef Friedrich Leopold (1668-1726) in Augsburg. One titled "Vertumnus and a Nymph Playing With Apples." The other "Mercury ...

Category

Antique Early 18th Century German Baroque Prints

Materials

Paper

18th Century French Brass Cauldron Planter with Beautiful Patina

$1,640

18th Century French Brass Cauldron Planter with Beautiful Patina

Located in Stockbridge, GA

French 18th century large cauldron in brass, beautiful patina, can be used as a planter.

Category

Antique Late 18th Century French Planters and Jardinieres

Materials

Brass, Copper

Antique Dutch Fireplace Tool Set, Fire Tools, 18th-19th Century

$565 / set

Antique Dutch Fireplace Tool Set, Fire Tools, 18th-19th Century

Located in Amerongen, Amerongen

18th-19th century Dutch Louis XV fireplace tool set consisting of a hanger and three different skimmers.

Category

Antique 19th Century Dutch Louis XV Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots

Materials

Brass, Copper, Wrought Iron

Logbin Brass Copper Rivets Planter

$5,464

Logbin Brass Copper Rivets Planter

Located in BUNGAY, SUFFOLK

Unusual with the copper band which is highly decorative elevating the calibre of this log bin. Holds a large quantity of large logs or coal. Suitable for everyday use. Could be re-pu...

Category

Antique 18th Century Dutch Baroque Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots

Materials

Brass, Copper

Virgin of Miraflores in polychrome maguey wood with Child and copper crown, 18th

$10,273

Virgin of Miraflores in polychrome maguey wood with Child and copper crown, 18th

Located in Madrid, ES

Virgin of Miraflores in polychrome maguey wood with Child and copper crown, 18th century Magnificent sculpture of the Virgin of Miraflores carved in polychrome maguey wood, from the ...

Category

Antique 18th Century Spanish Baroque Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Silver

Antique Dutch Fireplace Tool Set, Fire Tools, 18th-19th Century

$793 / set

Antique Dutch Fireplace Tool Set, Fire Tools, 18th-19th Century

Located in Amerongen, Amerongen

18th-19th century Dutch Louis XV fireplace tool set consisting of a hanger and five fire irons and kitchen tools.

Category

Antique 19th Century Dutch Louis XV Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots

Materials

Brass, Copper, Wrought Iron

Jacobus HoubrakenSir Francis Drake: 18th C. Portrait of 16th C. Navigator, Privateer, Politician, 1748

$620Sale Price|20% Off

Sir Francis Drake: 18th C. Portrait of 16th C. Navigator, Privateer, Politician

By Jacobus Houbraken

Located in Alamo, CA

This an 18th century copper plate engraved portrait of Sir Francis Drake by Jacobus Houbraken, after a painting by Sir Godfrey Kneller, from "The Heads of Illustrious Persons of Grea...

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1740s Portrait Prints

Materials

Engraving

Antique China Costume & Xensi Bridge Engraving, Chatelain, 1719

$501

Antique China Costume & Xensi Bridge Engraving, Chatelain, 1719

Located in Langweer, NL

Condition report: Good antique condition consistent with early 18th-century copper engravings. Age-related toning present.

Category

Antique Early 18th Century French Prints

Materials

Paper

Piaffe Dressage Lesson in the Pillars — Encyclopédie Horse Engraving, 1750

$376

Piaffe Dressage Lesson in the Pillars — Encyclopédie Horse Engraving, 1750

Located in Langweer, NL

The print remains an authentic 18th-century copper engraving with original period hand-coloring.

Category

Antique Mid-18th Century French Prints

Materials

Paper

Portuguese Cavalry Officer with Royal Standard — Equestrian Engraving, 1790

$376

Portuguese Cavalry Officer with Royal Standard — Equestrian Engraving, 1790

Located in Langweer, NL

The print remains an authentic 18th-century copper engraving with original period hand-coloring.

Category

Antique Late 18th Century French Prints

Materials

Paper

Quality antique George III copper cooking pot

$599

Quality antique George III copper cooking pot

Located in Ipswich, GB

Quality antique George III copper cooking pot, having a iron swing handle and a removable copper lid, to the front PCN stamped 1770. D. 1770

Category

Antique Early 18th Century George III Metalwork

Materials

Copper

Pair of decorative 18th Century Hand-Painted Canton Enamel Tea Caddies

$2,031 / set

Pair of decorative 18th Century Hand-Painted Canton Enamel Tea Caddies

Located in Kastrup, DK

A pair of decorative and exquisite Canton tea caddies crafted from copper, featuring richly detailed, hand-painted landscape motifs on enamel surfaces. Period: Qianlong (1736–1795),...

Category

Antique 18th Century Chinese Other Tea Caddies

Materials

Copper, Enamel

Brazier Heater Planter in Copper on Wooden Base, XVIIIth or XIXth

$1,004Sale Price|41% Off

Brazier Heater Planter in Copper on Wooden Base, XVIIIth or XIXth

Located in Beuzevillette, FR

Copper brazier, fire dish, brazero, on its wooden base at 8 feet. Beautiful patina. The removable tank is in hammered copper, fitted with mobile handles on a wooden base. Ideal for ...

Category

Antique Late 18th Century Spanish Moorish Garden Ornaments

Materials

Copper

18th Century Paintings of Ottoman Empire Figures, circa 1770

$17,700

18th Century Paintings of Ottoman Empire Figures

Located in Los Angeles, CA

A remarkable trio of 18th century, oil-on-copper paintings of, Ottoman Empire figures in colorful robes and accouterments, posing in European style landscapes.

Category

1770s Paintings

Materials

Copper

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Did they have wedding rings in the 18th century?
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How did art change in the 18th century?
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In the 18th century, art changed in style from Baroque to Rococo and Neoclassicism. Art became more ornamented and idealized during the Rococo period and then shifted toward a style that emulated the artwork of ancient Greece and Rome near the end of the century. You’ll find a variety of fine art on 1stDibs.
How do you identify 18th-century furniture?
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To identify 18th-century furniture, you can research your piece in the context of the prevailing styles of the period or consult a certified appraiser or experienced antique dealer. To identify your item on your own, look over it for maker's marks, such as carvings, stamps, brands and labels. Researching the marking can help you determine the maker of your piece, and from there, you can search further to learn more about your particular item. Without a maker's mark, the best approach is to consider the characteristics of the dominant furniture styles during the 18th century. In England, these included William and Mary, Queen Anne, Georgian, Chippendale, Hepplewhite and Sheraton. Some French furniture styles of the 1700s include Louis XV, Louis XVI and Régence. Find a diverse assortment of 18th-century furniture on 1stDibs.
How can I identify 18th century brass candlesticks?
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Which individuals are considered the Big Three of 18th-century cartoons, and why?
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The individuals considered the Big Three of 18th-century cartoons are William Hogarth, James Gillray and George Cruikshank. Although the 18th century saw a widespread increase in illustrations in newspapers, these three illustrators were particularly well-known for their work. Hogarth's work was extremely diverse, ranging from serious, realistic paintings and portraits to satirical and moralistic illustrations filled with symbolism. A British caricaturist, Gillray is remembered today for his artworks representing political and social satires, like his political cartoons against George III of England. Despite being a prolific caricaturist, Cruikshank is now most famous for illustrating the works of Charles Dickens. On 1stDibs, find a wide variety of illustrations.
What kinds of figures elevated the use of porcelain in 18th century Europe?
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At the end of the 17th century, Europe went into a frenzy over porcelain. Asian porcelain was highly sought after, and spurred the foundation of the Meissen factory in France, where hard porcelain went on to be made. You’ll find a large collection of porcelain pieces from many of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
Were there cannons in the 16th century?
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Was there glass in the 16th century?
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What is the most important painting of the 20th century?
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What painting is the most important of the 20th century is largely a matter of personal opinion. Some notable works produced during the period include Paul Cézanne's Mont Sainte-Victoire, Pablo Picasso's Les Demoiselles d'Avignon, Henri Matisse's The Dance and Jackson Pollock's Lavender Mist. Shop a large selection of 20th-century paintings on 1stDibs.
What furniture was used in the 16th century?
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A variety of furniture was used during the 16th century. Items commonly found in homes include high-backed armchairs, chests, stools, benches and cupboards. Most European artisans active during the time period produced pieces out of oak wood. Find a large collection of antique furniture on 1stDibs.
What is 17th-century furniture called?
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Who invented the reflector telescope in the 17th century?
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Sir Isaac Newton invented the reflector telescope in the 17th century. He created it as a replacement for the refracting telescope, which tended to have poor optics. Find a collection of antique and vintage telescopes on 1stDibs from some of the world’s top sellers.
What are the major features of Dutch 17th century portraiture?
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17th-century Dutch portraiture has many similarities to other Baroque paintings, including rich colors, dark shadows and intense lighting. Many famous Dutch Baroque works lean toward realism. In Dutch portraiture, props and detailed backgrounds are uncommon. You'll find a collection of Dutch Baroque paintings from some of the world’s top art dealers on 1stDibs.
Who was one of the most important portrait painters of the 19th century?
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British artist John Singer Sargent was one of the most important portrait painters of the 19th century. Other notable portraitists from the period include James Abbott McNeill Whistler, Eugène Delacroix, Théodore Géricault, Gustave Courbet, Édouard Manet, Mary Cassat, Claude Monet and Pierre-Auguste Renoir. On 1stDibs, find a wide variety of portrait paintings.
What art style was used by the 19th-century French painters?
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