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18th Century Lacquered Trays

18th century, Italian Baroque Lacquered and Gilt Center Tray Table
18th century, Italian Baroque Lacquered and Gilt Center Tray Table

18th century, Italian Baroque Lacquered and Gilt Center Tray Table

Located in IT

18th century, Italian Baroque Lacquered and Gilt Center Tray Table This baroque table in lacquered

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Antique Mid-18th Century Italian Baroque Tray Tables

Materials

Wood

18th Century Japanese Lacquer Writing Box and Tray Set
18th Century Japanese Lacquer Writing Box and Tray Set

18th Century Japanese Lacquer Writing Box and Tray Set

Located in Hudson, NY

Wheels Submerged in flowing water motif, believed to be a subject popular in samurai families. Example of the same subject matter in Tokyo National Museum.

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Antique 18th Century Japanese Lacquer

An oval Japanese export lacquer tray

An oval Japanese export lacquer tray

$4,923

H 1.26 in W 14.77 in D 20.28 in

An oval Japanese export lacquer tray

Located in Amsterdam, NL

An oval Japanese export lacquer tray decorated with the alliance of the coats of arms of the

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Antique 18th Century Japanese Lacquer

Materials

Lacquer

Chinese blue & white porcelain meat trays in lacquer box
Chinese blue & white porcelain meat trays in lacquer box

Chinese blue & white porcelain meat trays in lacquer box

Located in New York, NY

blue and white porcelain meat trays are 18th c.; lacquer box is from the Republican period; 12in(W

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Antique Late 18th Century Chinese Antiquities

Materials

Porcelain

1750 Venezia Italy Green Lacquered Wooden Tray with Chinese Figures
1750 Venezia Italy Green Lacquered Wooden Tray with Chinese Figures

1750 Venezia Italy Green Lacquered Wooden Tray with Chinese Figures

Located in Brescia, IT

This is a large and exquisite lacquered wooden tray, with floral decoration and polychrome Chinese

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Antique Mid-18th Century Italian Rococo Decorative Dishes and Vide-Poche

Materials

Wood, Lacquer

Period French Louis XV Ormolu Mounted Japanese Lacquer Chinoiserie Inkwell Tray
Period French Louis XV Ormolu Mounted Japanese Lacquer Chinoiserie Inkwell Tray

Period French Louis XV Ormolu Mounted Japanese Lacquer Chinoiserie Inkwell Tray

By Vernis Martin

Located in Forney, TX

and Japan throughout the 18th century, Parisian Vernis Martin lacquer work, decorated with lavish

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Antique Mid-18th Century French Louis XV Inkwells

Materials

Bronze, Ormolu

1750 Venezia Italy Blue Lacquered  Wooden Tray with Rural Scenes and Flowers
1750 Venezia Italy Blue Lacquered  Wooden Tray with Rural Scenes and Flowers

1750 Venezia Italy Blue Lacquered Wooden Tray with Rural Scenes and Flowers

Located in Brescia, IT

This is a large and exquisite lacquered wooden tray, with floral decoration and polychrome rural

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Antique Mid-18th Century Italian Rococo Decorative Bowls

Materials

Wood, Lacquer

set of Chinese blue & white porcelain meat trays, all in a lacquer box
set of Chinese blue & white porcelain meat trays, all in a lacquer box

set of Chinese blue & white porcelain meat trays, all in a lacquer box

Located in New York, NY

blue and white porcelain meat trays: late 18th c.; lacquer box: Republican period; 12in(W) x 12in(D

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Antique Late 18th Century Chinese Antiquities

Materials

Porcelain

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18th Century Japanese Negoro Lacquer Tray
18th Century Japanese Negoro Lacquer Tray

18th Century Japanese Negoro Lacquer Tray

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H 14.13 in W 14.13 in D 1.13 in

18th Century Japanese Negoro Lacquer Tray

Located in Stockbridge, MA

This 18th century lacquered tray is a beautiful example of Negoro, a simple lacquerware coated with

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Antique 18th Century Japanese Edo Lacquer

Materials

Wood

Venetian Lacquered Wood Tray, Venice 18th Century, Rococo Painted
Venetian Lacquered Wood Tray, Venice 18th Century, Rococo Painted

Venetian Lacquered Wood Tray, Venice 18th Century, Rococo Painted

Located in Varmo, IT

In carved and shaped wood. Entirely lacquered and painted with geometric decoration with central

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Antique Mid-18th Century Rococo Tray Tables

Materials

Wood

Offering Lacquer Tray
Offering Lacquer Tray

Offering Lacquer Tray

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H 5.5 in W 0.1 in D 10.5 in

Offering Lacquer Tray

Located in NEW YORK, NY

Offering lacquer tray.

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Antique Early 18th Century Tray Tables

Chinese Export Large Black and Gold Lacquer Tray on Stand, circa 1750
Chinese Export Large Black and Gold Lacquer Tray on Stand, circa 1750

Chinese Export Large Black and Gold Lacquer Tray on Stand, circa 1750

Located in New York, NY

A Rare Large Mid-18th Century Chinese Export Black Lacquer Rectangular Tray with flared edges

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Antique Mid-18th Century Chinese Chinese Export Tray Tables

Materials

Lacquer, Wood

18th Century Chinese Large Lacquer Four Tiers Trays Box with Lid
18th Century Chinese Large Lacquer Four Tiers Trays Box with Lid

18th Century Chinese Large Lacquer Four Tiers Trays Box with Lid

Located in Central, HK

A large lacquer four tiers trays box with lid with metal mounted holder or hand, carriage frame

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Antique 18th Century Chinese Antiquities

Materials

Lacquer, Wood

Italian Tray Table Lacquered Painted Wood, Venice, 18th Century Venice Rococò
Italian Tray Table Lacquered Painted Wood, Venice, 18th Century Venice Rococò

Italian Tray Table Lacquered Painted Wood, Venice, 18th Century Venice Rococò

Located in Varmo, IT

Small tray table in lacquered, painted and gilded wood. Venice, 18th century. Entirely in

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Antique Mid-18th Century Italian Rococo Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Wood

Fine French 18th Century Inkstand in Bronze Doré and Chinoiserie Lacquered Tray
Fine French 18th Century Inkstand in Bronze Doré and Chinoiserie Lacquered Tray

Fine French 18th Century Inkstand in Bronze Doré and Chinoiserie Lacquered Tray

Located in Charleston, SC

of stylized leaves and shells. At top, resting on a Chinoiderie lacquered wooden tray the Rocaille

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Antique Mid-18th Century French Louis XV Inkwells

Materials

Bronze

Rare 18th Century, George-II Japanned and Mahogany Tray Table
Rare 18th Century, George-II Japanned and Mahogany Tray Table

Rare 18th Century, George-II Japanned and Mahogany Tray Table

Located in London, GB

The japanned top of lobed rectangular form, finely decorated in imitation of oriental lacquer

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Antique Early 18th Century English George II Dessert Tables and Tilt-top...

Materials

Mahogany, Pine, Lacquer

Louis XV Wood Tray
Louis XV Wood Tray

Louis XV Wood Tray

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H 6.3 in W 29.93 in D 19.69 in

Louis XV Wood Tray

Located in Genova, IT

Louis XV tray in carved and gilded wood, polychrome lacquered. Beautiful decorative pattern of

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Antique Mid-18th Century Italian Louis XV Serving Pieces

Materials

Wood

Japanese 18th Century Lacquer Tray with Original Storage Box
Japanese 18th Century Lacquer Tray with Original Storage Box

Japanese 18th Century Lacquer Tray with Original Storage Box

Located in Hudson, NY

Pine, plum, and bamboo (three friends of winter) design in gold, with decorative cloven corners and skirting.

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Antique 18th Century Japanese Lacquer

Materials

Lacquer

Mid-18th Century French Black Lacquered Louis XV Tray Top Table
Mid-18th Century French Black Lacquered Louis XV Tray Top Table

Mid-18th Century French Black Lacquered Louis XV Tray Top Table

Located in Atlanta, GA

Mid-18th Century French Black Lacquered Louis XV Tray Top Table with Floral Decoration & Bronze

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Antique Mid-18th Century French Louis XV Tray Tables

Materials

Bronze

Italian, 18th Century, Chinoiserie Tray Table
Italian, 18th Century, Chinoiserie Tray Table

Italian, 18th Century, Chinoiserie Tray Table

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H 29.5 in W 36.5 in D 26.5 in

Italian, 18th Century, Chinoiserie Tray Table

Located in Los Angeles, CA

inset, lacquered and painted chinoiserie serving tray.

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Antique 1780s Italian Tray Tables

Materials

Wood

Chinese Carved Cinnabar Tray
Chinese Carved Cinnabar Tray

Chinese Carved Cinnabar Tray

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H 3 in Dm 25 in

Chinese Carved Cinnabar Tray

Located in New Orleans, LA

Exhibiting the highest level of detail, this extraordinary 18th-century tray is masterfully crafted

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Antique 18th Century Chinese Other Lacquer

Materials

Lacquer

Set of 9 Antique Japanese Circular Lacquer Trays with Botanical Designs in Gold
Set of 9 Antique Japanese Circular Lacquer Trays with Botanical Designs in Gold

Set of 9 Antique Japanese Circular Lacquer Trays with Botanical Designs in Gold

Located in Prahran, Victoria

A set of nine circular black lacquer trays each with an individual botanical design of foliage or

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Antique Late 18th Century Japanese Lacquer

Materials

Wood, Lacquer

Rare Japanese Export Lacquer Chinoiserie Table, circa 1740
Rare Japanese Export Lacquer Chinoiserie Table, circa 1740

Rare Japanese Export Lacquer Chinoiserie Table, circa 1740

Located in Lymington, GB

A rare japanned gilt-heightened tray-top table. Mid 18th century, ca 1740. Finely decorated in

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Antique 18th Century Tray Tables

Materials

Lacquer

Chinese Export  Lacquered Tray Top Table, mid 18th century
Chinese Export  Lacquered Tray Top Table, mid 18th century

Chinese Export Lacquered Tray Top Table, mid 18th century

Located in Westwood, NJ

Chinese Export Lacquered Tray Top Silver Table with Scalloped Edge, Cabriole Legs on Pad feet

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Antique 18th Century and Earlier Tables

Lacquered Wood Tray, Venice, Italy, 18th Century
Lacquered Wood Tray, Venice, Italy, 18th Century

Lacquered Wood Tray, Venice, Italy, 18th Century

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H 1.97 in W 32.68 in D 24.02 in

Lacquered Wood Tray, Venice, Italy, 18th Century

Located in Milano, IT

Big lacquered wood tray with gold decoration and mother of pearl inserts on a red base, the

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Antique 18th Century Italian Other Decorative Dishes and Vide-Poche

Materials

Fir

Japanese Old Wooden Tray / Lacquered Tray from the Edo Period / Wabi-Sabi Art
Japanese Old Wooden Tray / Lacquered Tray from the Edo Period / Wabi-Sabi Art

Japanese Old Wooden Tray / Lacquered Tray from the Edo Period / Wabi-Sabi Art

Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba

imitate. It is a lacquered tray from the Edo period in Japan. I have seen many lacquer ware, but this is

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Antique 18th Century Japanese Edo Furniture

Materials

Oak

Table with Chinese Tray and Gilt Wood Italian Base
Table with Chinese Tray and Gilt Wood Italian Base

Table with Chinese Tray and Gilt Wood Italian Base

Located in New Orleans, LA

Table with Chinese top on gilt wood Italian base.

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Antique 18th Century and Earlier English Tables

Materials

Giltwood, Lacquer

Old Japanese Lacquer Ware "Negoro" Square Tray 1700s / Edo Period Wabi-Sabi
Old Japanese Lacquer Ware "Negoro" Square Tray 1700s / Edo Period Wabi-Sabi

Old Japanese Lacquer Ware "Negoro" Square Tray 1700s / Edo Period Wabi-Sabi

Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba

lacquerware painting methods. It is characterized by the application of black lacquer on the wooden base

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Antique 18th Century Japanese Edo Lacquer

Materials

Lacquer

French Louis XV Black and Gilt Lacquered Coromandel Tray Table, 18th Century
French Louis XV Black and Gilt Lacquered Coromandel Tray Table, 18th Century

French Louis XV Black and Gilt Lacquered Coromandel Tray Table, 18th Century

Located in Montreal, Quebec

A Louis XV black and gilt Japanned occasional table, mid-18th century, with later restorations to

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Antique Mid-18th Century French Louis XV Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Wood

Japanese antique lacquered wabi-sabi tray/1700s/Edo period
Japanese antique lacquered wabi-sabi tray/1700s/Edo period

Japanese antique lacquered wabi-sabi tray/1700s/Edo period

Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba

lacquer is visible on the front and edges. It's hard to get a tray with such a good atmosphere. This is

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Antique 18th Century Japanese Edo Serving Pieces

Materials

Wood, Lacquer

A William And Mary Lacquer And Japanned Tray-top Side Table
A William And Mary Lacquer And Japanned Tray-top Side Table

A William And Mary Lacquer And Japanned Tray-top Side Table

Located in New York, NY

The top formed by a rectangular tray decorated with gilt chinoiserie foliage, raised on an

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Antique 18th Century and Earlier Tray Tables

Materials

Wood

George II Period Japanned Tea Table
George II Period Japanned Tea Table

George II Period Japanned Tea Table

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H 27.5 in W 33.75 in D 19.5 in

George II Period Japanned Tea Table

Located in New York, NY

. The dished, red lacquered top is decorated with Asian inspired rock work, foliage and birds.

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Antique 18th Century and Earlier English Tray Tables

Japanese Negoro Red Lacquer Footed Tray
Japanese Negoro Red Lacquer Footed Tray

Japanese Negoro Red Lacquer Footed Tray

Located in Seattle, WA

Japanese tall round footed tray (takatsuki) of negoro red lacquer with an overall dark patination

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Antique 18th Century and Earlier Japanese Centerpieces

Materials

Wood

Fine 18th Century Canton Lacquer Tray with Gilt Floral Decoration
Fine 18th Century Canton Lacquer Tray with Gilt Floral Decoration

Fine 18th Century Canton Lacquer Tray with Gilt Floral Decoration

Located in Long Island City, NY

Fine 18th century canton tray in black lacquer with gilt floral decoration raised on ogee feet.

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Antique 18th Century Chinese Chinese Export Lacquer

Materials

Gold

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Japanese Momoyama Period Black Lacquer and Mother of Pearl Box, 16th Century

Located in Austin, TX

A fine and unusual Japanese black lacquer and mother of pearl inlaid box, Momoyama Period, 16th century, Japan. The large box and cover featuring a design of blossoming plum bran...

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Antique 16th Century Japanese Edo Lacquer

Materials

Lacquer, Abalone

An Interesting Early 20th Century Gilt Bronze and Crystal “Grotesque” Chandelier
An Interesting Early 20th Century Gilt Bronze and Crystal “Grotesque” Chandelier

An Interesting Early 20th Century Gilt Bronze and Crystal “Grotesque” Chandelier

Located in Long Island City, NY

An Interesting Early 20th Century Gilt Bronze and Crystal Twenty Six Light “Grotesque” Chandelier A unique Gothic Style, drop crystal, basket chandelier with different “Grotesque” f...

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Early 20th Century French Gothic Chandeliers and Pendants

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Crystal, Ormolu, Bronze

17th Century Japanese Export Lacquer Cabinet with Depiction the Dutch Tradepost
17th Century Japanese Export Lacquer Cabinet with Depiction the Dutch Tradepost

17th Century Japanese Export Lacquer Cabinet with Depiction the Dutch Tradepost

Located in Amsterdam, NL

A highly important Japanese export lacquer cabinet with depiction of the Dutch East India Company tradepost Deshima and the annual Dutch delegation on its way to the Shogun in Edo ...

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Antique 17th Century Japanese Edo Lacquer

Materials

Copper, Gold

Beautiful Pair of Late 19th Century Gilt Bronze, Enamel and Sèvres Style Vases
Beautiful Pair of Late 19th Century Gilt Bronze, Enamel and Sèvres Style Vases

Beautiful Pair of Late 19th Century Gilt Bronze, Enamel and Sèvres Style Vases

By Manufacture Nationale de Sèvres

Located in Long Island City, NY

A Beautiful Pair of Late 19th Century Gilt Bronze and Champlevé Enamel Mounted White Sèvres Style Vases Gilt bronze tops above a long neck with raised gold designs. The painted fron...

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Antique Late 19th Century French Belle Époque Porcelain

Materials

Enamel, Bronze, Ormolu

Japanese 19th Century Miniature Lacquer Chest with Waterfall
Japanese 19th Century Miniature Lacquer Chest with Waterfall

Japanese 19th Century Miniature Lacquer Chest with Waterfall

Located in Hudson, NY

Japanese 19th century miniature lacquer chest with waterfall. Late Edo to early Meiji period lacquer chest (mid to late 19th century) with two characters on the front reading Nuno an...

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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Lacquer

Materials

Gold, Silver, Bronze

Japanese Lacquer and Cinnabar "Samurai" Cabinet, Inaba Family, Edo Period
Japanese Lacquer and Cinnabar "Samurai" Cabinet, Inaba Family, Edo Period

Japanese Lacquer and Cinnabar "Samurai" Cabinet, Inaba Family, Edo Period

Located in Troy, NY

Exceptionally large and rare lacquer cabinet. According to the heraldry, visible on the headgear in one of the panels, it was made for the Inaba family, a high ranking Daimyo family,...

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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Edo Lacquer

Materials

Bronze

Important 18th Century circa 1740 Hand Carved Italian Giltwood Tete a Tete Sofa
Important 18th Century circa 1740 Hand Carved Italian Giltwood Tete a Tete Sofa

Important 18th Century circa 1740 Hand Carved Italian Giltwood Tete a Tete Sofa

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

We are delighted to offer for sale this very rare and important 18th century hand craved Italian circa 1740 Tete a Tete conversation settee What a find, I have never seen another ...

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Antique 1740s Italian George II Loveseats

Materials

Upholstery, Giltwood

Saint-Louis Crystal Service
Saint-Louis Crystal Service

Saint-Louis Crystal Service

Located in PARIS, FR

Introducing the Saint-Louis Crystal Service: Crafted with precision and elegance, the Saint-Louis Crystal Service embodies sophistication and versatility. Each set features an assor...

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20th Century Glass

Materials

Crystal

Meissen Porcelain Chinoiserie "Gold Dragon" Flower-Encrusted Garniture
Meissen Porcelain Chinoiserie "Gold Dragon" Flower-Encrusted Garniture

Meissen Porcelain Chinoiserie "Gold Dragon" Flower-Encrusted Garniture

By Meissen Porcelain

Located in New York, NY

A Meissen porcelain ‘Gold Dragon’ pattern three-piece garniture. A Meissen porcelain reticulated three-piece basket Garniture and stands. Late 1800s, blue crossed swords marks ...

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Antique Late 19th Century German Rococo Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Meissen Porcelain Dinnerware Service for 12 People
Meissen Porcelain Dinnerware Service for 12 People

Meissen Porcelain Dinnerware Service for 12 People

$98,000 / set

H 10 in W 9.5 in D 15 in

Meissen Porcelain Dinnerware Service for 12 People

By Meissen Porcelain

Located in Tarry Town, NY

Beautiful German Meissen dinnerware service for twelve people with serving pieces. The dinnerware service is in great condition. Just exquisite & very rare to find a complete service...

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Vintage 1960s German Rococo Dinner Plates

Materials

Gold

Emanuel Oberhauser “Mermaids and Nymphs” An Exceptional Oil on Canvas Painting
Emanuel Oberhauser “Mermaids and Nymphs” An Exceptional Oil on Canvas Painting

Emanuel Oberhauser “Mermaids and Nymphs” An Exceptional Oil on Canvas Painting

By Emanuel Oberhauser

Located in Queens, NY

Emanuel Oberhauser (Austrian 1854 - 1919) “Mermaids, Neptune and Sea Water Nymphs” An Exceptional Oil on Canvas Painting painted circa 1885. Masterfully painted, this artwork dep...

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19th Century Rococo Figurative Paintings

Materials

Oil

A French Belle Époque Louis XV Style Gilt-Bronze Gueridon Table with Marble Top
A French Belle Époque Louis XV Style Gilt-Bronze Gueridon Table with Marble Top

A French Belle Époque Louis XV Style Gilt-Bronze Gueridon Table with Marble Top

By Zwiener Jansen Successeur

Located in Los Angeles, CA

A French Belle Époque Louis XV Style Gilt-Bronze Gueridon Table with Marble Top, in the manner of Zwiener Jansen Successeur. The circular Riviera Beige marble top above a three-leg o...

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Antique Early 1900s French Belle Époque Tables

Materials

Marble, Bronze

19th Century French Louis XVI Style Ormolu & Tulipwood Dressing Table by Sormani
19th Century French Louis XVI Style Ormolu & Tulipwood Dressing Table by Sormani

19th Century French Louis XVI Style Ormolu & Tulipwood Dressing Table by Sormani

By Paul Sormani

Located in London, GB

An Elegant Ormolu-Mounted Tulipwood Dressing Table In the Louis XV Style Attributed to Paul Sormani A superb example of late 19th century 'mobilier de luxe,' this tulipwood-veneere...

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Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Vanities

Materials

Ormolu

Italian 17th Century Oil on Canvas Head of Christ Crowned with Thorns, Mignard
Italian 17th Century Oil on Canvas Head of Christ Crowned with Thorns, Mignard

Italian 17th Century Oil on Canvas Head of Christ Crowned with Thorns, Mignard

$44,850Sale Price|30% Off

H 25.25 in W 20.25 in D 3.5 in

Italian 17th Century Oil on Canvas Head of Christ Crowned with Thorns, Mignard

By (circle of) Pierre Mignard

Located in Los Angeles, CA

A very fine Italian 17th century oval oil on canvas "Head of Christ Crowned with Thorns" Circle of Pierre Mignard (French, 1612-1695) within its original gilt wood and gesso carved f...

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Antique 17th Century French Baroque Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Giltwood

Venetian Rococo Armchairs Sofa set hand-carved walnut , leather upholstered
Venetian Rococo Armchairs Sofa set hand-carved walnut , leather upholstered

Venetian Rococo Armchairs Sofa set hand-carved walnut , leather upholstered

Located in Vigonza, Padua

Early 20th Century Venetian Rococò armchairs and sofa by Atelier Cadorin Venice in hand-carved walnut and leather upholstered, wax polished All the padding has been replaced with hig...

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Early 20th Century Italian Rococo Living Room Sets

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Leather, Walnut

Japanese Lacquer Tray with Maki-e and Inlay Hara Yoyusai Edo Period
Japanese Lacquer Tray with Maki-e and Inlay Hara Yoyusai Edo Period

Japanese Lacquer Tray with Maki-e and Inlay Hara Yoyusai Edo Period

Located in Atlanta, GA

A lovely Japanese lacquer rectangular lacquer tray with a slightly scalloped corner and four L shape supporting feet by one of the most celebrated lacquer artist active in Edo period...

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Antique 19th Century Japanese Japonisme Lacquer

Materials

Wood, Lacquer

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18th Century Lacquered Trays For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are several options of 18th century lacquered trays available for sale. The range of distinct 18th century lacquered trays — often made from wood, lacquer and bronze — can elevate any home. 18th century lacquered trays bearing Louis XV hallmark is very popular at 1stDibs.

How Much are 18th Century Lacquered Trays?

The average selling price for at 1stDibs is $5,809, while they’re typically $500 on the low end and $37,000 highest priced.
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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.