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 Italian Baroque Silverplated Angel Candlesticks /Prickets

$2,950 / set

Pair of Italian Baroque Silverplated Angel Candlesticks /Prickets

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Pair of Italian Baroque Silverplated Angel Candlesticks/Prickets's Italy, 17th or 18th century For sale are a pair of Italian Baroque silverplated angel candlesticks or prickets, d...

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Antique Early 18th Century Italian Baroque Candlesticks

Materials

Copper

Antique Pair Monumental Chinese Qing Qianlong Period Cloissoné Enamel Vases 1795

$6,500 / set

Antique Pair Monumental Chinese Qing Qianlong Period Cloissoné Enamel Vases 1795

Located in Portland, OR

A very fine, elegant and monumental pair of antique Qing Dynasty cloisonne enamel vases from the Qianlong period (1736–1795). The vases of square bulbous baluster form with long fla...

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Antique Late 18th Century Chinese Qing Metalwork

Materials

Copper, Enamel

José de PáezLa Sagrada Familia

$18,000

La Sagrada Familia

Located in Miami, FL

José de Páez (1727-1790) Colonial Mexican painting from the 18th century. Conserved in excellent condition.

Category

18th Century Old Masters Figurative Paintings

Materials

Copper

Lepine Paris Very Rare Enameled Objet d'Art Watch

$12,000

Lepine Paris Very Rare Enameled Objet d'Art Watch

Located in Bay Harbor Islands, FL

Objet d'art watch in the shape of an egg. It has romantic scenes in enamel on cooper with a gilt brass fusee movement and round baluster pillars. This piece is from the house of Jean...

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Antique Late 18th Century French Enamel Frames and Objects

Materials

Base Metal, Copper, Enamel

La Anunciación

$10,000

La Anunciación

Located in Miami, FL

Anonymous Artist "La Anunciación" from the 18th Century. Oil on Copper 21.5 x 15.7 inches Perfect Condition It represents the moment when Mary accepts the divine designs transmitted ...

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18th Century Old Masters Figurative Paintings

Materials

Copper

Georgian South Staffordshire Enamel Box Lid Fragment, Wild Boar Hunt, c. 1770

$709

Georgian South Staffordshire Enamel Box Lid Fragment, Wild Boar Hunt, c. 1770

Located in London, GB

The narrative depicts a bristled wild boar clashed with a hunting hound along a riverbank, echoing popular mid-18th century European continental porcelain patterns.

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Antique Late 18th Century British Georgian Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes

Materials

Copper

Exceptional Regence Chaise Lounge, Bath Tub

$13,500

Exceptional Regence Chaise Lounge, Bath Tub

Located in Round Top, TX

An extremely rare and very sensational early 18th century French Regence chaise longue, bath tub.

Category

Antique Early 18th Century French Chaise Longues

Materials

Copper

Giovanni Battista CRESPI, Episode from the life si S. Carlo Borromeo.

$5,912Sale Price|20% Off

Giovanni Battista CRESPI, Episode from the life si S. Carlo Borromeo.

By Nicolas-André Monsiau

Located in Milano, IT

The work is a round framed painting made of gilded wood, with an angel above the frame cin center. The frame is all made with very elegant, curvy squiggles. The painting is by Giova...

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Antique 18th Century Italian Neoclassical Paintings

Materials

Copper

Antique copper cauldron with iron base and decoration, early 19th century

$3,434

Antique copper cauldron with iron base and decoration, early 19th century

Located in Manzano, IT

This magnificent antique copper cauldron, dating back to the early 19th century, is a piece of history that captures the essence of traditional craftsmanship. Its imposing structure ...

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Antique 18th Century and Earlier Italian Folk Art Antiquities

Materials

Copper, Iron

18-C English Bilston Battersea Enamel Memento Mori, Memory of a Friend Snuff Box

$550

18-C English Bilston Battersea Enamel Memento Mori, Memory of a Friend Snuff Box

By Bilston Battersea

Located in Philadelphia, PA

An 18th century Georgian English Bilston Battersea enameled snuff or patch box, the motto reads, “In Memory of a Friend.”

Category

Antique Late 18th Century English Georgian Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes

Materials

Copper

Antique Federal American Repousse Gilt Metal Centerpiece Bowl

$4,300

Antique Federal American Repousse Gilt Metal Centerpiece Bowl

Located in New York, NY

Extraordinary antique (18th to early 19th century) American federal period gilt copper centerpiece bowl with elaborate repousse designs and openwork, with prominent eagles supporting...

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Antique 18th Century American Federal Decorative Bowls

Materials

Copper

Brinckmann Philipp Hieronymus'A Pair of Forest Landscapes' by Philipp H. Brinckmann (1709 – 1761) Old Master, 1709 – 1761

$11,141

'A Pair of Forest Landscapes' by Philipp H. Brinckmann (1709 – 1761) Old Master

Located in Knokke, BE

Brinckmann Philipp Hieronymus Spire 1709 – 1761 Manheim Old Master 'A Pair of Forest Landscapes with River and Boat in the Foreground' Signature: signed "Ph. Brinckm" bottom lower ...

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18th Century Old Masters Landscape Paintings

Materials

Copper

Antique 12 Rock Crystals Gilt Bronze Caged Ring MedievalStyle Amuletic Pendant

$5,770

Antique 12 Rock Crystals Gilt Bronze Caged Ring MedievalStyle Amuletic Pendant

Located in Chicago, IL

This antique amuletic bronze-framed pendant cages a dozen 7mm-diameter single-cut rock crystals that each feature a table-cut decagon crown, deep pavilion, 21 facets and uncut girdle...

Category

Antique 18th Century French Renaissance Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Crystal, Rock Crystal, Gilt Metal, Bronze, Copper

SPECIAL Antique Brass & Bronze Log Bin / FIREWOOD BUCKET or Basket with Handle

$1,762

SPECIAL Antique Brass & Bronze Log Bin / FIREWOOD BUCKET or Basket with Handle

Located in Lisse, NL

Sizeable, sturdy, and quality, copper collecting bucket on feet. A substantial and beautifully handcrafted brass and bronze log bin, featuring elegant detailing and a practical desi...

Category

Antique Late 18th Century Dutch Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots

Materials

Bronze, Copper, Wrought Iron

Agate Box With Gilt Pomponne Mounts, Antique, 19th Century

$682

Agate Box With Gilt Pomponne Mounts, Antique, 19th Century

Located in Cotignac, FR

French 19th Century striated agate box with fine engine engraved gilt mounts and base, in Pomponne which is an alloy developed by two goldsmiths, Turgot and Daumy, who set up shop at...

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19th Century Other Art Style More Art

Materials

Brass

Agate Box Antique 19th Century With Gilt Pomponne Mounts

$682

Agate Box Antique 19th Century With Gilt Pomponne Mounts

Located in Cotignac, FR

French 19th Century oval agate box with fine engine engraved gilt mounts in Pomponne which is an alloy developed by two goldsmiths, Turgot and Daumy, who set up shop at the Hôtel de ...

Category

19th Century More Art

Materials

Brass

Agate Box With Gilt Pomponne Mounts, Antique, 19th Century

$682

Agate Box With Gilt Pomponne Mounts, Antique, 19th Century

Located in Cotignac, FR

French 19th Century rectangular agate box with fine engine engraved gilt mounts in gilt brass or Pomponne which is an alloy developed by two goldsmiths, Turgot and Daumy, who set up...

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19th Century Other Art Style More Art

Materials

Brass

Lapis Lazuli Box With Gilt Pomponne Mounts, Antique, 19th Century

$477

Lapis Lazuli Box With Gilt Pomponne Mounts, Antique, 19th Century

Located in Cotignac, FR

French 19th Century Lapis Lazuli set box with engine engraved gilt mounts, in Pomponne which is an alloy developed by two goldsmiths, Turgot and Daumy, who set up shop at the Hôtel d...

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19th Century Other Art Style More Art

Materials

Brass

Pair of George III Old Sheffield Plate three-light candelabra, circa 1780-90

$3,200 / set

Pair of George III Old Sheffield Plate three-light candelabra, circa 1780-90

Located in Chicago, IL

A pair of English candelabra from the George III period, made around 1780-90 in Old Sheffield Plate, in the Neoclassical Adam taste popular in the last decades of the eighteenth cent...

Category

Antique Late 18th Century British Adam Style Candelabras

Materials

Sheffield Plate, Copper

3 Agate Boxes With Gilt Pomponne Mounts, Antique, 19th Century

$1,819

3 Agate Boxes With Gilt Pomponne Mounts, Antique, 19th Century

Located in Cotignac, FR

Set of three French 19th Century oval agate boxes with fine engine engraved gilt mounts in Pomponne which is an alloy developed by two goldsmiths, Turgot and Daumy, who set up shop a...

Category

19th Century More Art

Materials

Brass

Agate Box Antique 19th Century Oval With Gilt Pomponne Mounts.

$682

Agate Box Antique 19th Century Oval With Gilt Pomponne Mounts.

Located in Cotignac, FR

French 19th Century oval agate box with fine engine engraved gilt mounts in Pomponne which is an alloy developed by two goldsmiths, Turgot and Daumy, who set up shop at the Hôtel de ...

Category

19th Century Other Art Style More Art

Materials

Brass

Large Italian Gilded Sconces, Wrought Iron, Floral Motifs, 1700s

$6,828 / set

Large Italian Gilded Sconces, Wrought Iron, Floral Motifs, 1700s

Located in Milano, MI

Pair of monumental Italian Gilded Sconces With Sunflowers and Scrolls from 1700 Arms For Votive Lamps made with an important wrought-iron scrolling structure with a square cross-sect...

Category

Antique Early 18th Century Italian Louis XV Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Copper, Wrought Iron

Rare 17th Century Botanicals – Trifolium, Gula Degener & Lotus, Leipzig, c.1690

$636 / set

Rare 17th Century Botanicals – Trifolium, Gula Degener & Lotus, Leipzig, c.1690

Located in Langweer, NL

Rivinus botanicals: Trifolium, “Gula / degener” & Lotus tetragonolobos, Leipzig, 1690s Set of three late-17th/early-18th-century botanical copper engravings with period hand-col...

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Antique Late 17th Century German Prints

Materials

Paper

Chinese Export, Qing Dynasty, Qianlong, Large Decorative Cloissone Enamel Bowl

$4,200

Chinese Export, Qing Dynasty, Qianlong, Large Decorative Cloissone Enamel Bowl

Located in New York, NY

A Chinese Export, Qing Dynasty Large Cloissone Enamel Bowl marked with the metal stamp of the Emperor Qianlong (1735-1795) on the bottom. This large and magnificent work features a ...

Category

Antique Late 18th Century Chinese Qing Decorative Bowls

Materials

Copper, Enamel

Antique Lobster, Crab & Horseshoe Crab Engraving – Bertuch, 1792

$273

Antique Lobster, Crab & Horseshoe Crab Engraving – Bertuch, 1792

Located in Langweer, NL

Such broad groupings were common in 18th-century natural history, when the classification of invertebrate animals was still developing.

Category

Antique Late 18th Century German Neoclassical Prints

Materials

Paper

Pair of 18C Middle Eastern Damascene Vases

$1,200 / set

Pair of 18C Middle Eastern Damascene Vases

Located in Dallas, TX

Stunning pair of 18th century Damascene Vases made of solid brass inlaid with copper and pure silver inlay a gorgeous decoration.

Category

Antique Late 18th Century Jordanian Islamic Vases

Materials

Sterling Silver, Brass, Copper

Antique Monkeys & South American Anteaters Engraving – Bertuch, c.1800

$238

Antique Monkeys & South American Anteaters Engraving – Bertuch, c.1800

Located in Langweer, NL

Keywords: Friedrich Justin Bertuch, Bilderbuch für Kinder, antique monkey print, antique anteater print, Giant Anteater, Great Ant-Bear, Myrmecophaga tridactyla, tamandua, lesser ant...

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Antique Late 18th Century German Neoclassical Prints

Materials

Paper

Antique Hand Carved Gilt Wood Basket Dish Vide poche bowl Table Center Piece

$4,480Sale Price|20% Off

Antique Hand Carved Gilt Wood Basket Dish Vide poche bowl Table Center Piece

Located in West Hollywood, CA

Antique Hand Carved Gilt Wood Basket Dish Vide poche bowl Table Center Piece Very Early 18th Century Giltwood Italian Baroque Centerpiece .

Category

Antique Early 18th Century Italian Baroque Decorative Bowls

Materials

Copper

Antique Entomology Print, English Insects on Oak, Willow & Elm, Albin 1720

$636 / set

Antique Entomology Print, English Insects on Oak, Willow & Elm, Albin 1720

Located in Langweer, NL

Details: Creator: Eleazar Albin (English, 1680–1742) Date: 1720 Medium: Hand-colored copper engraving Condition: Good antique condition with age-appropriate toning and light wear F...

Category

Antique Early 18th Century British Prints

Materials

Paper

Antique Entomology Print, English Insects on Oak & Elm, Albin 1720

$624 / set

Antique Entomology Print, English Insects on Oak & Elm, Albin 1720

Located in Langweer, NL

Details: Creator: Eleazar Albin (English, 1680–1742) Date: 1720 Medium: Hand-colored copper engraving Condition: Good antique condition with age-appropriate toning and light wear F...

Category

Antique Early 18th Century British Prints

Materials

Paper

Pair Of Italian Appliques 1700 Large Curved Arms Copper and Silver Plated

$2,160

Pair Of Italian Appliques 1700 Large Curved Arms Copper and Silver Plated

Located in Milano, MI

Pair of monumental Italian candle holder arms made in the early 1700s of embossed copper with plant motifs and applied to a frame carved of poplar wood and silvered on the edge side ...

Category

Antique Early 18th Century Italian Baroque Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Copper

Antique Bactrian Camel Engraving, Buffon Hand-Coloured Print Amsterdam 1769

$329

Antique Bactrian Camel Engraving, Buffon Hand-Coloured Print Amsterdam 1769

Located in Langweer, NL

Keywords: Bactrian camel engraving Buffon natural history Amsterdam 1769 Jacques de Sève C J Fritsch hand coloured copper engraving 18th century zoology antique camel print natural h...

Category

Antique Late 18th Century Dutch Prints

Materials

Paper

Rare 1769 Hand-Coloured Moufflon Pair with Skeleton Plate from Buffon

$363 / set

Rare 1769 Hand-Coloured Moufflon Pair with Skeleton Plate from Buffon

Located in Langweer, NL

Keywords: zebu engraving Buffon natural history Amsterdam 1769 Jacques de Sève C J Fritsch hand coloured copper engraving 18th century zoology South Asian cattle print antique animal...

Category

Antique Late 18th Century Dutch Prints

Materials

Paper

China, Korea & Japan – Antique East Asia Map, Bonne c1780

$386

China, Korea & Japan – Antique East Asia Map, Bonne c1780

Located in Langweer, NL

Keywords: China map, Japan map, Korea map, East Asia cartography, antique Asian map, Rigobert Bonne, 18th century geography Technique: Copper engraving Maker: Rigobert Bonne, France...

Category

Antique Late 18th Century French Maps

Materials

Paper

British Isles – England, Scotland & Ireland Antique Map, Bonne c1780

$363

British Isles – England, Scotland & Ireland Antique Map, Bonne c1780

Located in Langweer, NL

Keywords: British Isles map, England Scotland Ireland, antique UK map, 18th century cartography, Rigobert Bonne Technique: Copper engraving Maker: Rigobert Bonne, France, circa 1780

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Antique Late 18th Century French Maps

Materials

Paper

Antique Map of Arabia, Red Sea & Persian Gulf by Rigobert Bonne, 1780

$409

Antique Map of Arabia, Red Sea & Persian Gulf by Rigobert Bonne, 1780

Located in Langweer, NL

Keywords: Arabia map, Red Sea map, Persian Gulf map, Middle East cartography, antique Arabian map, Rigobert Bonne, 18th century geography Technique: Copper engraving Maker: Rigobert...

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Antique Late 18th Century French Maps

Materials

Paper

Italian Table Lamp 18th Century Silver Baroque Vase Lampshade Demilune

$511

Italian Table Lamp 18th Century Silver Baroque Vase Lampshade Demilune

Located in Milano, MI

Silver-plated 1700s table lamp with fan shade, demi-lune of Italian provenance. This is a baroque palm vase made of silvered copper foil, embossed only on the front side this artifac...

Category

Antique 18th Century and Earlier Italian Baroque Table Lamps

Materials

Copper

Antique Map of Persia and Georgia by Rigobert Bonne, Circa 1780

$352

Antique Map of Persia and Georgia by Rigobert Bonne, Circa 1780

Located in Langweer, NL

Keywords: Persia map, Iran antique map, Central Asia, Georgia map, 18th century geography, Rigobert Bonne Technique: Copper engraving Maker: Rigobert Bonne, France, circa 1780

Category

Antique Late 18th Century French Maps

Materials

Paper

France at the Age of Enlightenment – Rigobert Bonne Antique Map, c.1780

$352

France at the Age of Enlightenment – Rigobert Bonne Antique Map, c.1780

Located in Langweer, NL

Keyword block: Antique map of France, Rigobert Bonne, Enlightenment cartography, 18th century French map, copper engraved map, historical France, European antique map, Paris cartogra...

Category

Antique Late 18th Century French Maps

Materials

Paper

Set of Four Grand Tour Etchings Italian Architectural Views Remondini circa 1770

$3,410

Set of Four Grand Tour Etchings Italian Architectural Views Remondini circa 1770

Located in Milano, MI

A late-18th century Italian hand-colored copper engravings, original Italian etchings by Remondini, from Bassano dating back to 1770 circa.

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Antique Late 18th Century Italian Grand Tour Prints

Materials

Wood, Paper

French SchoolFrench Old Master Antique Oil Painting For Restoration Figures Classical Landscp

$1,021

French Old Master Antique Oil Painting For Restoration Figures Classical Landscp

Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire

Figures in a Classical Landscape French School, 18th/ 19th century oil painting on copper, unframed copper: 4 x 5 inches provenance: private collection condition: the work has paint ...

Category

19th Century Old Masters Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil

Decorative Set of 3 Antique Botanical Prints, Wildflowers of Leipzig 1690s

$636 / set

Decorative Set of 3 Antique Botanical Prints, Wildflowers of Leipzig 1690s

Located in Langweer, NL

Rivinus botanicals: Anonis, Hedysarum & Genista hispanica, Leipzig, 1690s Set of three late-17th/early-18th-century botanical copper engravings with period hand-colour, attributed t...

Category

Antique Late 17th Century German Prints

Materials

Paper

Antique Floral Botanicals – Natrix, Astragalus & Cytisus, Leipzig 1690s

$636 / set

Antique Floral Botanicals – Natrix, Astragalus & Cytisus, Leipzig 1690s

Located in Langweer, NL

Rivinus botanicals: Natrix, Astragalus & Cytisus, Leipzig, 1690s (set of 3) Set of three late-17th/early-18th-century botanical copper engravings with period hand-colour, attrib...

Category

Antique Late 17th Century German Prints

Materials

Paper

Set of 3 Rare Botanical Engravings – Cracca, Lotus & Foenugracum, ca.1690

$636 / set

Set of 3 Rare Botanical Engravings – Cracca, Lotus & Foenugracum, ca.1690

Located in Langweer, NL

Rivinus botanicals: Cracca, Lotus lybica & Foenugracum, Leipzig, 1690s Set of three late-17th/early-18th-century botanical copper engravings with period hand-colour, attributed ...

Category

Antique Late 17th Century German Prints

Materials

Paper

Decorative Antique Botanicals – Cracca, Genista & Coronilla, Leipzig 1690s

$636 / set

Decorative Antique Botanicals – Cracca, Genista & Coronilla, Leipzig 1690s

Located in Langweer, NL

Rivinus botanicals: Cracca, Genista & Coronilla, Leipzig, 1690s (set of 3) Set of three late-17th/early-18th-century botanical copper engravings with period hand-colour, attribu...

Category

Antique Late 17th Century German Prints

Materials

Paper

Antique Biblical Engravings, Mortier Amsterdam – Genesis & Apocalypse, c.1700

$545 / set

Antique Biblical Engravings, Mortier Amsterdam – Genesis & Apocalypse, c.1700

Located in Langweer, NL

Antique Biblical Engravings, Mortier Amsterdam – Genesis & Apocalypse, c.1700 This rare and decorative set consists of three early-18th-century biblical copper engravings, each shee...

Category

Antique Early 1700s Dutch Prints

Materials

Paper

Genesis Narrative Engravings Set – Mortier Amsterdam, Flood to Babel Scenes 1700

$784 / set

Genesis Narrative Engravings Set – Mortier Amsterdam, Flood to Babel Scenes 1700

Located in Langweer, NL

Keywords: Pieter Mortier, Amsterdam engraving, biblical prints, Genesis scenes, antique engraving set, Dutch Baroque prints, Noah flood engraving, Tower of Babel print, Abraham engra...

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Antique Early 1700s Dutch Prints

Materials

Paper

Antique Biblical Engravings, Mortier Amsterdam – Apocalypse Cycle, c.1700

$545 / set

Antique Biblical Engravings, Mortier Amsterdam – Apocalypse Cycle, c.1700

Located in Langweer, NL

Antique Biblical Engravings, Mortier Amsterdam – Apocalypse Cycle, c.1700 This rare and decorative set consists of three early-18th-century biblical copper engravings, each sheet en...

Category

Antique Early 1700s Dutch Prints

Materials

Paper

Antique Biblical Engravings, Mortier Amsterdam – Joseph Cycle, c.1700

$545 / set

Antique Biblical Engravings, Mortier Amsterdam – Joseph Cycle, c.1700

Located in Langweer, NL

Antique Biblical Engravings, Mortier Amsterdam – Joseph Cycle, c.1700 This rare and decorative set consists of three early-18th-century biblical copper engravings, each sheet engrav...

Category

Antique Early 1700s Dutch Prints

Materials

Paper

Antique Biblical Engravings, Mortier Amsterdam – Acts & Apocalypse, c.1700

$545 / set

Antique Biblical Engravings, Mortier Amsterdam – Acts & Apocalypse, c.1700

Located in Langweer, NL

Antique Biblical Engravings, Mortier Amsterdam – Acts & Apocalypse, c.1700 This rare and decorative set consists of three early-18th-century biblical copper engravings, each sheet e...

Category

Antique Early 1700s Dutch Prints

Materials

Paper

Ford & Sons English Flow Blue Porcelain Tureen "Carlton" Pattern, Without Lid

$636

Ford & Sons English Flow Blue Porcelain Tureen "Carlton" Pattern, Without Lid

Located in Prato, Tuscany

Transferware refers to a specific decorative technique developed in Staffordshire during the mid-18th century. Designs were etched onto copper plates, inked, and then transferred ont...

Category

Early 20th Century British Edwardian Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Martinique Map by Rigobert Bonne – French Antique Map, c.1768

$250

Martinique Map by Rigobert Bonne – French Antique Map, c.1768

Located in Langweer, NL

Keywords: Rigobert Bonne, antique map, Martinique, French Caribbean, colonial map, 18th century, atlas encyclopédique, copper engraving, hand coloured, maritime history, Caribbean is...

Category

Antique 1760s French Maps

Materials

Paper

Bay of Saint Helena: French Naval Chart by N.B. Ingénieur de la Marine, ca.1770

$159

Bay of Saint Helena: French Naval Chart by N.B. Ingénieur de la Marine, ca.1770

Located in Langweer, NL

Ingénieur de la Marine, 18th Century This meticulously detailed copper engraving, titled 'Carte de la Baye de Sainte Helene' (Map of the Bay of Saint Helena), was drawn by N.B., a...

Category

Antique 1770s Maps

Materials

Paper

Pieter van CuyckHearse & Coffin, 1754

$500

Hearse & Coffin

By Pieter van Cuyck

Located in Houston, TX

Beautifully detailed 18th century Dutch copper engraving of hearse and coffin by PV Cuyck, 1754.

Category

1750s Figurative Prints

Materials

Engraving

Antique Map of the County of Burgundy by Johann Baptist Homann circa 1710

$500

Antique Map of the County of Burgundy by Johann Baptist Homann circa 1710

Located in Langweer, NL

Created by the prominent German cartographer Johann Baptist Homann in the early 18th century, this copper-engraved map presents an intricate representation of the area, including its...

Category

Antique 1720s Maps

Materials

Paper

Pietro BardellinoJoseph Holding the Christ Child

$17,500

Joseph Holding the Christ Child

By Pietro Bardellino

Located in New York, NY

Provenance: Private Collection, Argentina. A work of great delicacy and intimacy, this small painting on copper by Pietro Bardellino treats a subject which grew in popularity during...

Category

18th Century Baroque Paintings

Materials

Copper

Vittore GhislandiPortrait of a Bewigged Gentleman, 1736

$22,500

Portrait of a Bewigged Gentleman

By Vittore Ghislandi

Located in New York, NY

Vittore Ghislandi, called Fra Galgario Provenance: Robert L. and Bertina Suida Manning, New York, ca. 1966-1996 Private Collection, USA Exhibited: “Eighteenth Century European Pai...

Category

18th Century Baroque 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.
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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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Were there cannons in the 16th century?
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What furniture was used in the 16th century?
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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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