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

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Georgian Copper

Antique Firewood

Dutch Copper

Roman Officers in Cuirass and Cloak, Montfaucon Copper Engraving, 1722

$352

Roman Officers in Cuirass and Cloak, Montfaucon Copper Engraving, 1722

Located in Langweer, NL

This is an original antique copper engraving, uncolored, a single page plate from the fourth volume of Montfaucon's Antiquity Explained, printed in London by J. Tonson and J. Watts i...

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Antique Early 18th Century British Prints

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Paper

Antique Copper Engraved Print of Garden Kiosks in England, c.1785

$329

Antique Copper Engraved Print of Garden Kiosks in England, c.1785

Located in Langweer, NL

Artists and Engravers: The work of Le Rouge is considered the most important engraved work concerning the history of European gardens during the 18th century. Artist: The work of ...

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Antique 18th Century Prints

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Paper

Antique View of the City of Shiraz, Niebuhr Copper Engraving, 1780

$375

Antique View of the City of Shiraz, Niebuhr Copper Engraving, 1780

Located in Langweer, NL

An original antique copper engraving, published in 1780, with a wide view of a Persian city lying in its plain. The caption engraved in the lower margin reads, in Dutch and then in F...

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Antique Late 18th Century Dutch Prints

Materials

Paper

Antique View of the City of Damietta, Niebuhr Copper Engraving, 1776

$272

Antique View of the City of Damietta, Niebuhr Copper Engraving, 1776

Located in Langweer, NL

This is an original antique copper engraving from 1776, a wide view of the town of Damietta across the Nile. The caption reads in Dutch GEZIGT der Stad DAMIÂT. and in French VÛE de l...

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Antique Late 18th Century Dutch Prints

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Paper

Antique View of Taiz from the North, Niebuhr Copper Engraving, 1776

$295

Antique View of Taiz from the North, Niebuhr Copper Engraving, 1776

Located in Langweer, NL

This is an original antique copper engraving from 1776, plate LXVII of the first volume of Carsten Niebuhr's account of his travels in Arabia, a folding plate. The caption reads Gezi...

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Antique Late 18th Century Dutch Prints

Materials

Paper

Beautiful, Richly Colored, Copper Engraving of Parakeets '1792'

$477

Beautiful, Richly Colored, Copper Engraving of Parakeets '1792'

Located in Langweer, NL

An authentic, perfect and bright, originally hand-colored, illustration of 4 birds: Le Sinciulo [French], and 3 Parakeets. These are La Perruche de L'Isle de Lucon, La Perruche a Mou...

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Antique Late 18th Century French Decorative Art

Materials

Parchment Paper

Original Copper Engraved Antique Print of a Chapel and Menagerie, c.1785

$363

Original Copper Engraved Antique Print of a Chapel and Menagerie, c.1785

Located in Langweer, NL

Artists and Engravers: The work of Le Rouge is considered the most important engraved work concerning the history of European gardens during the 18th century. Artist: The work of ...

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Antique 18th Century Prints

Materials

Paper

Tombs near Esna, Egypt – Nile Landscape by Norden, Copper Engraving 1755

$682

Tombs near Esna, Egypt – Nile Landscape by Norden, Copper Engraving 1755

Located in Langweer, NL

Tombs near Esna, Egypt – Nile Landscape by Norden, Copper Engraving 1755 Description: This panoramic view presents the tombs near the city of Esna, set within a broad Nile landscape...

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Antique Mid-18th Century Danish Prints

Materials

Paper

18th C Pink Battersea-Bilston Mourning Box, Ex-Collection of h.r.h Princess Roya

$2,360Sale Price|20% Off

18th C Pink Battersea-Bilston Mourning Box, Ex-Collection of h.r.h Princess Roya

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

18th Century Pink Battersea-Bilston Mourning Box, Ex-Collection of H.R.H. Princess Royal Mary, Princess Royal and Countess of Harewood (1897–1965) An exquisite 18th-century pink Bat...

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Antique 18th Century English Georgian Decorative Boxes

Materials

Copper

Japanese Edo Period Porcelain Vessel with Tiger Design, 18th–19th Century

$880

Japanese Edo Period Porcelain Vessel with Tiger Design, 18th–19th Century

Located in Fukuoka, JP

Origin: Japan Period: Edo period, 18th–19th century Technique: Porcelain with copper plate transfer-printed tiger design Dimensions: H. 19.5 cm (7.7 in) × W. 18.5 cm (7.3 in) Weight:...

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Antique Early 19th Century Japanese Edo Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Beautiful, Hand-Colored, Rare Copper Engraving of Four Geese '1792'

$386

Beautiful, Hand-Colored, Rare Copper Engraving of Four Geese '1792'

Located in Langweer, NL

An authentic, perfect and bright, originally hand-colored, illustration of four Geese, on parchment paper (copper engraving). It has a fine shining because of the authenticly applied...

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Antique Late 18th Century French Decorative Art

Materials

Paper

Antique East Indies Map by Rigobert Bonne, Copper Engraving, 1780

$397

Antique East Indies Map by Rigobert Bonne, Copper Engraving, 1780

Located in Langweer, NL

East Indies & Moluccas – Antique Map of Indonesia, Bonne c1780 Description: This detailed map depicts the East Indies, including Java, Borneo, Sulawesi, the Moluccas, and surroundin...

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Antique Late 18th Century French Maps

Materials

Paper

Copper Engraved Portrait of Jesus Christ by Robert Brichet, around 1800

$545

Copper Engraved Portrait of Jesus Christ by Robert Brichet, around 1800

Located in Langweer, NL

Title on the engraving: "Un Christ d'un original très ancien, que la fable donne pour après nature" Translated: "A Christ of a very old original, which the fable gives for nature" ...

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Antique Late 18th Century French Prints

Materials

Paper

Antique Plan of the City of Jeddah, Niebuhr Copper Engraving, 1776

$352

Antique Plan of the City of Jeddah, Niebuhr Copper Engraving, 1776

Located in Langweer, NL

This is an original antique copper engraved plan from 1776, plate LV of the first volume of Carsten Niebuhr's Voyage en Arabie. The caption below the plan reads Grondtékening der Sta...

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Antique Late 18th Century Dutch Maps

Materials

Paper

View of the Great Mosque Atter Ennabi, Egypt – Norden Copper Engraving 1755

$625

View of the Great Mosque Atter Ennabi, Egypt – Norden Copper Engraving 1755

Located in Langweer, NL

Condition report: Light overall toning and scattered spotting consistent with mid-18th-century paper. Strong impression, margins ample.

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Antique Mid-18th Century Danish Prints

Materials

Paper

Authentic, Beautifully Richly Colored, Copper Engraving of Cockatoos '1792'

$477

Authentic, Beautifully Richly Colored, Copper Engraving of Cockatoos '1792'

Located in Langweer, NL

An authentic, perfect and bright, originally hand-colored, illustration of 3 Cockatoos: Le Kakatoes a Huppe Rouge, Le Kakatoes a Huppe Jaune and Le Kakatoes a Huppe Blanche. Also 1 s...

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Antique Late 18th Century French Decorative Art

Materials

Parchment Paper

Dutch Naval Leaders – Florisz, Sweers, and Van Nes, c.1750 Copper Engravings

$432 / set

Dutch Naval Leaders – Florisz, Sweers, and Van Nes, c.1750 Copper Engravings

Located in Langweer, NL

Dutch Naval Leaders – Florisz, Sweers, and Van Nes, c.1750 Copper Engravings This set of three finely engraved 18th-century portraits presents prominent naval commanders of the Dutc...

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Antique Mid-18th Century Dutch Prints

Materials

Paper

Hand-Colored Antique Miniature Map of Scandinavia, Copper Engraving, c.1700

$363

Hand-Colored Antique Miniature Map of Scandinavia, Copper Engraving, c.1700

Located in Langweer, NL

Sweden Denmark Norway Antique Map, Hand Colored Scandinavian Miniature c.1700 A charming and visually appealing hand-colored antique map titled “Suede Danemark et Norwege,” depictin...

Category

Antique Early 18th Century French Maps

Materials

Paper

View of the Village of Schub, Nile Egypt – Norden Copper Engraving 1755

$500

View of the Village of Schub, Nile Egypt – Norden Copper Engraving 1755

Located in Langweer, NL

View of the Village of Schub, Nile Egypt – Norden Copper Engraving 1755 Description: A serene horizontal panorama of the village of Schub along the Nile, animated by sailboats and r...

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Antique Mid-18th Century Danish Prints

Materials

Paper

Hand-Colored Copper Engraving of ‘Cyprinus Nasus’ by Marcus Elieser Bloch, 1790

$1,289Sale Price|40% Off

Hand-Colored Copper Engraving of ‘Cyprinus Nasus’ by Marcus Elieser Bloch, 1790

By Marcus Elieser Bloch

Located in Munich, Bavaria

The fish “Cyprinus Nasus” is depicted in natural size with exceptional detail and vibrant coloration, representative of 18th-century scientific artistry. This rare original plate ...

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Antique 18th Century German Other Prints

Materials

Glass, Wood, Paper

Copper Engraving of a Sapper of the Swiss Guards at the Vatican, 1779

$318

Copper Engraving of a Sapper of the Swiss Guards at the Vatican, 1779

Located in Langweer, NL

Keywords: Soldier; Uniform; Man; Soldier portrait; Fur hat, 18th century, Classicism, Portraits, France, Vaticcan Artist or Maker: Johann Georg Wille Medium: Copper engraving

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Antique Late 18th Century Prints

Materials

Paper

View of Tschibel el Deïr on the Nile, Copper Engraving, Circa 1755

$545

View of Tschibel el Deïr on the Nile, Copper Engraving, Circa 1755

Located in Langweer, NL

View of Tschibel el Deïr on the Nile – Antique Egypt Panorama, c.1755 This wide engraved panorama shows Tschibel el Deïr along the Nile, featuring river traffic in the foreground an...

Category

Antique Mid-18th Century Danish Prints

Materials

Paper

Copper Engraving "Boxing Match in Hapaee from Cook's Voyages" after John Webber

$695

Copper Engraving "Boxing Match in Hapaee from Cook's Voyages" after John Webber

By John Webber

Located in San Francisco, CA

J. Webber: A boxing match in Hapaee (Hawaii). An original copper plate engraving on paper depicting a boxing match as witnessed during Cook's third voyage. John Webber was the offici...

Category

Antique 18th Century English Decorative Art

Materials

Paper

Original Brightly Hand-Colored Copper Engraving of Four Ducks '1792'

$386

Original Brightly Hand-Colored Copper Engraving of Four Ducks '1792'

Located in Langweer, NL

A perfect and bright, originally hand-colored, illustration of four Ducks, on parchment paper (copper engraving). It has a fine shining because of the authenticly applied egg-yolk as...

Category

Antique Late 18th Century French Decorative Art

Materials

Parchment Paper

Beautiful, Hand-Colored, Rare Copper Engraving of Four Parrots '1792'

$386

Beautiful, Hand-Colored, Rare Copper Engraving of Four Parrots '1792'

Located in Langweer, NL

An authentic, perfect and bright, originally hand-colored, illustration of four Parrots, on parchment paper (copper engraving). It has a fine shining because of the authenticly appli...

Category

Antique Late 18th Century French Decorative Art

Materials

Parchment Paper

Richly Hand-Colored, Authentic Copper Engraving of 4 Parrots(1792)

$432

Richly Hand-Colored, Authentic Copper Engraving of 4 Parrots(1792)

Located in Langweer, NL

An authentic, perfect and bright, originally hand-colored, illustration of 4 Parrots on parchment paper (copper engraving). It has a fine shining because of the authenticly applied e...

Category

Antique Late 18th Century French Decorative Art

Materials

Parchment Paper

Richly Hand-Colored, Authentic Copper Engraving of 4 Geese (1792)

$386

Richly Hand-Colored, Authentic Copper Engraving of 4 Geese (1792)

Located in Langweer, NL

An authentic, perfect and bright, originally hand-colored, illustration of 4 Geese on parchment paper (copper engraving). It has a fine shining because of the authenticly applied egg...

Category

Antique Late 18th Century French Decorative Art

Materials

Parchment Paper

Richly Hand-Colored, Authentic Copper Engraving of 4 Teals (1792)

$386

Richly Hand-Colored, Authentic Copper Engraving of 4 Teals (1792)

Located in Langweer, NL

An authentic, perfect and bright, originally hand-colored, illustration of 4 Teals on parchment paper (copper engraving). It has a fine shining because of the authenticly applied egg...

Category

Antique Late 18th Century French Decorative Art

Materials

Parchment Paper

Original, Beautifully Richly Colored, Copper Engraving of Four Parakeets '1792'

$466

Original, Beautifully Richly Colored, Copper Engraving of Four Parakeets '1792'

Located in Langweer, NL

An authentic, perfect and bright, originally hand-colored, illustration of 4 Parakeets: La Perruche de Mahe, La Perruche a gorge Tachetee, La Perruche Cornu and La Perruche couronnee...

Category

Antique Late 18th Century French Decorative Art

Materials

Parchment Paper

Beautiful, Richly Colored, Copper Engraving of Parrots and Parakeets '1792'

$488

Beautiful, Richly Colored, Copper Engraving of Parrots and Parakeets '1792'

Located in Langweer, NL

An authentic, perfect and bright, originally hand-colored, illustration of 2 Parrots and 2 Parakeets: L' Ara Rouge, La Perruche a face bleue, L' Ara Verd and La Perruche Tabuan. Draw...

Category

Antique Late 18th Century French Decorative Art

Materials

Parchment Paper

Exotic Blue Grosbeak of Angola: An 18th-Century Hand-Colored Engraving

$784

Exotic Blue Grosbeak of Angola: An 18th-Century Hand-Colored Engraving

Located in Langweer, NL

An 18th-century hand-colored copper engraving by Johann Michael Seligmann, based on an illustration by George Edwards.

Category

Antique 1770s Prints

Materials

Paper

Giovanni Battista PiranesiSet of 3 Copper Plate Engravings, by Giovanni Battista Piranesi, 1770

$6,000Sale Price|36% Off

Set of 3 Copper Plate Engravings, by Giovanni Battista Piranesi

By Giovanni Battista Piranesi

Located in New York, NY

G. B. Piranesi in his fifties was interested in archaeology and studied in Southern Italy where he produced drawings of Greek architecture

Category

18th Century Old Masters More Art

Materials

Handmade Paper, Engraving

Rich & Bright, Hand-Colored, Rare Copper Engraving of Four Birds (1792).

$386

Rich & Bright, Hand-Colored, Rare Copper Engraving of Four Birds (1792).

Located in Langweer, NL

An authentic perfect and bright, originally hand-colored, illustration of four birds, on parchment paper (copper engraving). It has a fine shining because of the authenticly applied ...

Category

Antique Late 18th Century French Decorative Art

Materials

Parchment Paper

Authentic, Brightly Hand-Colored, Rare Copper Engraving of Four Birds (1792)

$386

Authentic, Brightly Hand-Colored, Rare Copper Engraving of Four Birds (1792)

Located in Langweer, NL

An authentic perfect and bright, originally hand-colored, illustration of four birds, on parchment paper (copper engraving). It has a fine shining because of the authenticly applied ...

Category

Antique Late 18th Century French Decorative Art

Materials

Parchment Paper

Original, Richly Hand-Colored, Rare Copper Engraving of 4 Parrots '1792'

$432

Original, Richly Hand-Colored, Rare Copper Engraving of 4 Parrots '1792'

Located in Langweer, NL

An authentic, perfect and bright, originally hand-colored, illustration of 4 Parrots, on parchment paper (copper engraving). It has a fine shining because of the authenticly applied ...

Category

Antique Late 18th Century French Decorative Art

Materials

Parchment Paper

Original, Richly Hand-Colored, Rare Copper Engraving of 4 Ducks (1792).

$386

Original, Richly Hand-Colored, Rare Copper Engraving of 4 Ducks (1792).

Located in Langweer, NL

An authentic, perfect and bright, originally hand-colored, illustration of 4 Ducks, on parchment paper (copper engraving). It has a fine shining because of the authenticly applied eg...

Category

Antique Late 18th Century French Decorative Art

Materials

Parchment Paper

Extremely and Beautifully Hand-Colored, Copper Engraving of 7 Parakeets '1792'

$511

Extremely and Beautifully Hand-Colored, Copper Engraving of 7 Parakeets '1792'

Located in Langweer, NL

An authentic, perfect and bright, originally hand-colored, illustration of 7 Parakeets: La Perruche aux ailes noires, La Perruche a collier, La Perruche aux ails variees, La Perruc...

Category

Antique Late 18th Century French Decorative Art

Materials

Parchment Paper

Rich and Brightly Hand-Colored, Rare Copper Engraving of Four Ducks '1792'

$386

Rich and Brightly Hand-Colored, Rare Copper Engraving of Four Ducks '1792'

Located in Langweer, NL

An authentic perfect and bright, originally hand-colored, illustration of four Ducks, on parchment paper (copper engraving). It has a fine shining because of the authenticly applied ...

Category

Antique Late 18th Century French Decorative Art

Materials

Parchment Paper

Very Detailled, Richly Hand-Colored, Rare Copper Engraving of 6 Colibris (1792).

$477

Very Detailled, Richly Hand-Colored, Rare Copper Engraving of 6 Colibris (1792).

Located in Langweer, NL

An authentic, perfect and bright, originally hand-colored, illustration of 6 Colibri's, on parchment paper (copper engraving). It has a fine shining because of the authenticly applie...

Category

Antique Late 18th Century French Decorative Art

Materials

Parchment Paper

Beautiful, Hand-Colored, Rare Copper Engraving of 3 Ducks and An Avocet (1792).

$386

Beautiful, Hand-Colored, Rare Copper Engraving of 3 Ducks and An Avocet (1792).

Located in Langweer, NL

An authentic, perfect and bright, originally hand-colored, illustration of 3 Ducks and an Avocet, on parchment paper (copper engraving). It has a fine shining because of the authenti...

Category

Antique Late 18th Century French Decorative Art

Materials

Parchment Paper

Set of Three Hand Colored Copper Wheel Engraved Floral Prints by John Hill c1756

$750

Set of Three Hand Colored Copper Wheel Engraved Floral Prints by John Hill c1756

Located in valatie, NY

Set of Three Hand Colored Copper Wheel Engraved Floral Prints by John Hill c1756. One print signed in the plate, "I Hill." Published in England and hand colored. From an edition of 6...

Category

Antique Mid-18th Century English George III Prints

Materials

Paper

French Gilt Ciborium – Silver Cup, Louis XV Period (circa 1740–1760)

$2,512

French Gilt Ciborium – Silver Cup, Louis XV Period (circa 1740–1760)

Located in Bilzen, BE

Hammering and tool marks are consistent with mid-18th-century ecclesiastical silverwork. Re-hallmarked in Paris with: Rooster No. 2 (French First Empire silver standard, .800) "800...

Category

Antique Mid-18th Century French Louis XV Religious Items

Materials

Silver, Copper

1907 Shot Cup Beaker with 18th cent. coins solid 830/925 Silver / 43 gr

$1,375

1907 Shot Cup Beaker with 18th cent. coins solid 830/925 Silver / 43 gr

Located in SE

Handsome Swedish shot decorated with embedded with five 18th century Swedish 1 Daler copper coins. Coins are dated to 1714 - 1718, Karl XII period and depict reliefs of Mercury, Jupi...

Category

Antique 1710s Swedish Renaissance Revival Barware

Materials

Silver, Copper

Erik DahlbergAn Antique Engraved View of Copper Mining in Sweden in the 17th C. by Dahlberg, 1705

$460Sale Price|20% Off

An Antique Engraved View of Copper Mining in Sweden in the 17th C. by Dahlberg

By Erik Dahlberg

Located in Alamo, CA

This is an antique engraved view entitled "Fodinae aerariae Falunenfis, qui orientem fpectat, delineatio" (Copper mining in Falun), Sweden in 1705 from "Sueciae Antiquae et Hodiernae...

Category

Early 18th Century Naturalistic Landscape Prints

Materials

Laid Paper, Engraving

Giovanni VolpatoVatican Hallway designed by Raphael: 18th C. Hand-colored Engraving by Volpato, 1772

$4,300Sale Price|20% Off

Vatican Hallway designed by Raphael: 18th C. Hand-colored Engraving by Volpato

By Giovanni Volpato

Located in Alamo, CA

This is an original 18th century hand-colored framed copper-plate engraving by Giovanni Volpato after a drawing by Camporesi.

Category

Late 18th Century Old Masters Interior Prints

Materials

Engraving

Jacques-Nicolas BellinCaptain Cook's Exploration of Tahiti: 18th C. Hand-colored Map by Bellin, 1780

$620Sale Price|20% Off

Captain Cook's Exploration of Tahiti: 18th C. Hand-colored Map by Bellin

By Jacques-Nicolas Bellin

Located in Alamo, CA

This beautiful 18th century hand-colored copper plate engraved map is entitled "Carte de l'Isle de Taiti, par le Lieutenant J.

Category

Late 18th Century Landscape Prints

Materials

Engraving

Two 19th Century Spanish Colonial Brass Slipper Stirrups

$1,180 / item

Two 19th Century Spanish Colonial Brass Slipper Stirrups

Located in Stamford, CT

Two great examples of 18th century Spanish Colonial slipper stirrups. Not a pair, each similar yet different.

Category

Antique Mid-18th Century Peruvian Spanish Colonial Arms, Armor and Weapons

Materials

Brass, Copper

Captain Cook's Exploration of Tahiti 18th C. Hand-Colored Map by Bellin

$775

Captain Cook's Exploration of Tahiti 18th C. Hand-Colored Map by Bellin

By Jacques-Nicolas Bellin

Located in Alamo, CA

This beautiful 18th century hand-colored copper plate engraved map is entitled "Carte de l'Isle de Taiti, par le Lieutenant J.

Category

Antique Mid-18th Century French Maps

Materials

Paper

Large Rare Antique Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Plate

$4,500

Large Rare Antique Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Plate

Located in Long Island City, NY

Unmarked. Circa: late 18th century. Antique and Vintage Asian Collectibles, Oriental Enamel Chargers and Plates, Home Decor And Collectibles.

Category

Antique Late 18th Century Japanese Meiji Metalwork

Materials

Copper, Enamel

Large Rare Antique Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Plate

$4,500

Large Rare Antique Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Plate

Located in Long Island City, NY

Unmarked. Circa: late 18th century. Antique and Vintage Asian Collectibles, Oriental Enamel Chargers and Plates, Home Decor And Collectibles.

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Antique Late 18th Century Japanese Meiji Metalwork

Materials

Copper, Enamel

Antique Figural Bird Battersea or Staffordshire Enamel Bonbonniere / Snuff Box

$2,950

Antique Figural Bird Battersea or Staffordshire Enamel Bonbonniere / Snuff Box

By Bilston Battersea

Located in Philadelphia, PA

A wonderful, antique figural bird form Battersea or South Staffordshire enamel bonbonniere. The lid is decorated with a bird on a branch in a landscape scene. Measure: Length c...

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Antique 18th Century English George III Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes

Materials

Copper, Enamel

Set of Three Double-Scene Biblical Copper Engravings, Pieter Mortier, ca 1700

$602 / set

Set of Three Double-Scene Biblical Copper Engravings, Pieter Mortier, ca 1700

Located in Langweer, NL

Set of Three Double-Scene Biblical Copper Engravings, Pieter Mortier, ca 1700 This rare and decorative set consists of three early-18th-century biblical copper engravings, each shee...

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Antique Early 1700s Dutch Prints

Materials

Paper

Italian Repousse Mirror

$3,850

Italian Repousse Mirror

Located in New York, NY

Silver over copper repousse mirror. Intricate free flowing scroll design depicting angels on lower corners and winged cherubs at centre medallion.

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Antique 18th Century and Earlier Italian Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mi...

Materials

Copper

Edo-period Orange-Laced Samurai Suit

$188,500

Edo-period Orange-Laced Samurai Suit

Located in New Orleans, LA

This particularly rare armor, adorned with an imposing tall ornament (sashimono) at the back, is an 18th-century adaptation of the grand samurai suits that gained prominence in the 1...

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Antique 18th Century Asian Edo Arms, Armor and Weapons

Materials

Copper, Iron

English George III Twin Arm Hurricane Sconce

$2,997

English George III Twin Arm Hurricane Sconce

By Matthew Boulton

Located in London, GB

English George III (1760-1820) two branch hurricane sconce with scrolling branches and original mouth blown bell shaped hurricane shades. Originally silvered 'Old Sheffield Plate' w...

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Antique Late 18th Century English George III Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Bronze, Copper

Matthias Stom (Stomer) Esau Sells Jacob His Birthright for a Bowl of Lentil Stew

$10,118

Matthias Stom (Stomer) Esau Sells Jacob His Birthright for a Bowl of Lentil Stew

Located in Madrid, ES

Matthias Stom (Stomer) (c. 1600, probably in Amersfoort – after 1645, Italy) Esau Sells Jacob His Birthright for a Bowl of Lentil Stew The composition of this painting (probably pa...

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Antique 18th Century Dutch Baroque Paintings

Materials

Paint

Altar Palms

$2,501

Altar Palms

Located in Camarate, PT

A pair of exhuberant altar flower decorations, palms,in gilt coper with branches and stylized flowers rendered in relief. Mounted on modern metal stands Venice, Italy, 18th century

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Antique 18th Century Italian Baroque Religious Items

Materials

Copper

Franz de Paula FergFranz de Paula Ferg (1689-1740) - Animated Ruins with Figures., 1730

$14,780

Franz de Paula Ferg (1689-1740) - Animated Ruins with Figures.

By Franz de Paula Ferg

Located in Wien, AT

An exquisite 18th-century Old Master oil painting on copper plate by the celebrated Austrian Baroque master Franz de Paula Ferg (1689-1740).

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Mid-18th Century Baroque Landscape Paintings

Materials

Copper

Madonna and Child, Unknown

$1,719Sale Price|20% Off

Madonna and Child

Located in Genève, GE

Elegant and richly executed, this work stands as a refined example of early European painting, offering collectors a rare and evocative testament to the artistic practices of the 18t...

Category

18th Century Old Masters Figurative Paintings

Materials

Copper

English Georgian Coat of Arms Engravings

$3,100 / item

English Georgian Coat of Arms Engravings

By Joseph Edmondson

Located in Queens, NY

5 English Georgian (18th Cent) hand-colored copper plate engravings of coat of arms in orange with gold trimmed frames (by Joseph Edmondson, 1770) (PRICED EACH)

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Antique 18th Century British Georgian Wall-mounted Sculptures

Materials

Copper

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Did they have wedding rings in the 18th century?
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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?
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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.
How do you identify 18th-century furniture?
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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.
How can I identify 18th century brass candlesticks?
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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?
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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.
What kinds of figures elevated the use of porcelain in 18th century Europe?
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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.
Were there cannons in the 16th century?
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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.
Was there glass in the 16th century?
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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?
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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.
What furniture was used in the 16th century?
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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.
What is 17th-century furniture called?
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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.
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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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.