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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

19th Century Ship

Oil Painting Ships At Sea

Ship Drawing

Watercolor Ships

Ship Portrait

Loading the Cargo Ship - Brittany France - Watercolor 19th Century, 1890s

$1,650

H 14.75 in W 18 in D 0.75 in

Loading the Cargo Ship - Brittany France - Watercolor 19th Century

Located in Soquel, CA

French Coastal Scene in Brittany with a merchant ship onloading fish and people by an unknown artist. A sailing vessel is anchored at a beach. A ramp extends from the ship yo to the ...

Category

Late 19th Century Impressionist Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Watercolor, Postcard, Illustration Board

19th Century Victorian Oil Painting of American Heavy Seas Ship

$8,250

H 24 in W 38 in D 1.5 in

19th Century Victorian Oil Painting of American Heavy Seas Ship

Located in Queens, NY

American (19th Century) seascape oil painting in a gold carved frame of a ship foundering in heavy seas with coastal cliffs in the background.

Category

Antique 19th Century American Victorian Paintings

Materials

Paint

Eastern Ship Rudder, Late 18th-Early 19th Century, Carved Wood and Brass

$2,478

H 63 in W 3.94 in D 3.94 in

Eastern Ship Rudder, Late 18th-Early 19th Century, Carved Wood and Brass

Located in Madrid, ES

Eastern ship rudder, late 18th-early 19th century. Carved wood and brass.

Category

Antique 19th Century Asian Other Nautical Objects

Materials

Brass

19th Century English Polychrome Carved Ship Figurehead of Lord Nelson

$67,500

H 60.5 in W 26 in D 20 in

19th Century English Polychrome Carved Ship Figurehead of Lord Nelson

Located in Queens, NY

19th century English carved wooden polychrome large ship figurehead of Lord Nelson.

Category

Antique 19th Century English Victorian Sculptures

Materials

Wood, Paint

Authentic Antique Brass Ship’s Ladder from the Late 19th Century

$688

H 55.12 in W 10.63 in D 8.27 in

Authentic Antique Brass Ship’s Ladder from the Late 19th Century

Located in Hamburg, DE

Step into the past with our authentic antique brass ship’s ladder dating back to the late 19th century.

Category

Antique Late 19th Century British Belle Époque Ladders

Materials

Brass

Antique Japanese Porcelain Meiji Period Arita Polychrome Bowl Ship 19th Century

$334

H 1.97 in Dm 5.12 in

Antique Japanese Porcelain Meiji Period Arita Polychrome Bowl Ship 19th Century

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

Sharing with you this unusual and magnificent bowl from the Meiji period (19th century). It has a very interesting and lovely blue, red and gold scene Unmarked at the base. Addition...

Category

Antique 19th Century Japanese Meiji Decorative Bowls

Materials

Porcelain

William Anslow ThornleyVictorian 19th Century Marine Oil Painting Ships in the Sunset off Whitby Coast, mid 19th century

$2,736

H 14 in W 11 in D 2 in

Victorian 19th Century Marine Oil Painting Ships in the Sunset off Whitby Coast

By William Anslow Thornley

Located in ludlow, GB

Victorian Nineteenth Century Marine Oil Painting Ships in the Sunset off Whitby Coast.

Category

Mid-19th Century Victorian Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil

19th C. Ship Captain's Inlaid Burl Davenport Desk

$2,295

H 35 in W 22 in D 18.5 in

19th C. Ship Captain's Inlaid Burl Davenport Desk

Located in Bridgeport, CT

A fine Captain’s desk in particularly well chosen and colorful Burl wood with string inlaid details and ebonized moldings. The very top with a 3/4 brass gallery and worn brass plaque...

Category

Antique 19th Century Victorian Nautical Objects

Materials

Brass

Pair of 19th Nautical Ships Lantern

$2,950 / set

H 20 in Dm 12 in

Pair of 19th Nautical Ships Lantern

Located in Chapel Hill, NC

A pair of Nautical Ships Lantern with red glass lens and electrified. Lanterns are in good condition with signs of outdoor use, some paint loss and chipping paint that has been paint...

Category

Antique Late 19th Century American Lanterns

Materials

Iron

European painter - 19th-20th century stormy sea with sailing ship painting, c.1890

$1,180

H 20.08 in W 28.75 in

European painter - 19th-20th century stormy sea with sailing ship painting

Located in Varmo, IT

European painter (19th–20th century) - Seascape with a sailing ship in a storm. 45 x 67 cm (unframed) - 51 x 73 cm (framed).

Category

Late 19th Century Realist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil, Panel

Augustus Koopman 2Ship and Arcade - Mixed Media on Paper by A. Koopman - Late 19th Century, Late 19th Century

$472

H 12.8 in W 19.69 in D 0.08 in

Ship and Arcade - Mixed Media on Paper by A. Koopman - Late 19th Century

By Augustus Koopman 2

Located in Roma, IT

Image dimensions: 22.3 x 31.4 cm. Ship and Arcade is a charcoal and chalk drawing on brown paper, realized by Augustus Koopman in the late 19th Century.

Category

Late 19th Century Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Chalk, Charcoal

Carved 19th Century English Ship's Figurehead of a Classical Male

$8,900

H 38 in W 17 in D 14 in

Carved 19th Century English Ship's Figurehead of a Classical Male

Located in Essex, MA

Life-size draped classical male ship's figurehead of English 19th century origin.

Category

Antique 19th Century English Georgian Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Oak

Scott Cameron“Kennebec” Ship Portrait Sidewheeler Steamboat Paddle Steamer Oil on Canvas, 20th/21st Century

$2,750

H 26 in W 48 in D 1 in

“Kennebec” Ship Portrait Sidewheeler Steamboat Paddle Steamer Oil on Canvas

Located in Yardley, PA

Cameron’s style is reminiscent of 19th-century ship portraiture yet refined with contemporary technical precision.

Category

Late 20th Century American Realist Figurative Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

American Ships at Sea Painting, Victorian, 19th Century, Oil on Canvas

$8,250

H 23 in W 32 in D 3 in

American Ships at Sea Painting, Victorian, 19th Century, Oil on Canvas

Located in Queens, NY

American 19th Century oil painting on canvas depicting ships at sea with rough water and gray skies in a gilt frame.

Category

Antique 19th Century American Victorian Paintings

Materials

Paint

J.G. TylerJ.G. Tyler late 19th century Seascape with ship and boats

$2,850

H 14.75 in W 3 in D 18.5 in

J.G. Tyler late 19th century Seascape with ship and boats

Located in San Francisco, CA

J.G. Tyler late 19th century Seascape with ship and boats. Oil on canvas board. 8 x 12 unframed, 14.75 x 18.5 framed.

Category

19th Century Paintings

Materials

Oil, Board

Stephan Christian von StengelSouthern Landscape, Ships, Old Master Drawing, 19th Century, by Von Stengel, circa 1810

$2,242

H 6.89 in W 8.94 in

Southern Landscape, Ships, Old Master Drawing, 19th Century, by Von Stengel

Located in Greven, DE

He was friends with important artists of his time such as Ferdinand Kobell and Johann Georg von Dillis. Southern Landscape, Ships, Old Master Drawing, 19th Century, by Von Stengel

Category

19th Century Romantic Landscape Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Paper, Gouache

18th or 19th Century French Ship Chandler's Trade Sign

$2,475

H 20.5 in W 27.5 in D 0.75 in

18th or 19th Century French Ship Chandler's Trade Sign

Located in Nantucket, MA

18th or 19th century French ship chandler's trade sign, circa 1800, an oval pine double sided sign built with large dove-tails, advertising Cooperage and Cordage.

Category

Antique 1790s French Folk Art Nautical Objects

Materials

Pine

Large Model of the 19th Century French Exploration Ship " Astrolabe ”

$3,770

H 33.86 in W 44.89 in D 13.78 in

Large Model of the 19th Century French Exploration Ship " Astrolabe ”

Located in LA CIOTAT, FR

A finely crafted and highly decorative model of the French exploration vessel Astrolabe, representing the famous 19th-century naval ship active between 1811 and 1851.

Category

20th Century French Models and Miniatures

Materials

Fruitwood, Walnut, Beech

Early Salmon Painted Nantucket Light Ship Basket, Late 19th Century

$4,000

H 11.5 in Dm 9 in

Early Salmon Painted Nantucket Light Ship Basket, Late 19th Century

Located in Nantucket, MA

9” Open round salmon painted Nantucket Lightship basket with wooden ears and original paint. The nails on the interior bottom indicate this was probably used as a vegetable baske...

Category

Antique Late 19th Century American Folk Art Primitives

Materials

Oak, Paint, Reed

William WebbVictorian 19th Century Marine Oil of Ship and Boats off the Coast in Stormy Seas, late 19th century

$4,378

H 12 in W 24 in D 1 in

Victorian 19th Century Marine Oil of Ship and Boats off the Coast in Stormy Seas

By William Webb

Located in ludlow, GB

Victorian Marine Nineteenth Century Oil Painting on Canvas on stretchers, with Sailing Ships and Boats off the Coast in a stiff breeze and stormy seas.

Category

19th Century Victorian Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil

Large 19th Century Oil on Canvas Painting Sailing Ship 1868 by J Miller

$11,411

H 33.86 in W 48.63 in D 2.76 in

Large 19th Century Oil on Canvas Painting Sailing Ship 1868 by J Miller

Located in Gloucestershire, GB

Large 19th Century oil on canvas painting 'Sailing Ship' 1868.

Category

Antique 19th Century British Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Paint

J. Grier - Framed Mid 19th Century Watercolour, Naval Ship at Sea, Unknown

$506

H 19.69 in W 25.79 in

J. Grier - Framed Mid 19th Century Watercolour, Naval Ship at Sea

Located in Corsham, GB

An original -1857- naval watercolour by J. Grier. Presented in a fine gilt-effect frame with a new card mount. Indistinctly signed. On paper.

Category

Mid-19th Century Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Watercolor

French ArtistFine 19th Century French Oil Painting - Paddle Steamer Ship Choppy Waters

$2,025Sale Price|20% Off

H 24 in W 28 in D 1 in

Fine 19th Century French Oil Painting - Paddle Steamer Ship Choppy Waters

Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire

Artist/ School: 19th Century French School Title: A Paddle Steamer in Choppy Waters Medium: oil painting on canvas, unframed Size: canvas: 21.25” x 25” Provenance: private colle...

Category

Mid-19th Century Victorian Landscape Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Large 19th Century Presentation Half Hull Model of a Whale Ship

$7,200

H 13.5 in W 65 in D 7.25 in

Large 19th Century Presentation Half Hull Model of a Whale Ship

Located in Nantucket, MA

19th Century Presentation Half Hull Model of a Whale Ship, circa 1850, a large plank on frame model of a bluff-bowed and wide abeam whale ship.

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century American Folk Art Nautical Objects

Materials

Pine

English Ship Model

$5,800

H 36 in W 50 in

English Ship Model

Located in Queens, NY

English (19th Cent) ship model with copper hull and 10 brass cannons

Category

Antique 19th Century British British Colonial Models and Miniatures

Materials

Brass

Charles Euphrasie Kuwasseg19th Century seascape oil painting of ships at a Normandy port, 1875

$14,367

H 30.25 in W 47.5 in D 3 in

19th Century seascape oil painting of ships at a Normandy port

By Charles Euphrasie Kuwasseg

Located in Nr Broadway, Worcestershire

Charles Euphrasie Kuwasseg French, (1838-1904) A Normandy Port Oil on canvas, signed & dated 1875 Image size: 21.5 inches x 38.75 inches Size including frame: 30.25 inches x 47.5 i...

Category

19th Century Victorian Landscape Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Henry Redmore19th Century seascape oil painting of ships on the Humber Estuary, 1873

$15,393

H 31.25 in W 45.25 in D 3.5 in

19th Century seascape oil painting of ships on the Humber Estuary

Located in Nr Broadway, Worcestershire

Henry Redmore British, (1820-1887) Trading Schooners & Dutch Luggers on the Humber Estuary Oil on canvas, signed & dated 1873 Image size: 23.5 inches x 37.5 inches Size including fr...

Category

19th Century Victorian Landscape Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

19th Century Bronze Boat Captain Ship's Wheel Shaped Table Clock

$1,888

H 6.7 in W 7.09 in D 3.55 in

19th Century Bronze Boat Captain Ship's Wheel Shaped Table Clock

Located in Marbella, ES

19th century bronze boat captains ship's wheel shaped table clock with several clock faces.

Category

Antique Late 18th Century European Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Bronze

19th Century Crystal Glass Ships Decanters, Pair for Whiskey and Gin

$960Sale Price / set|20% Off

H 5.5 in W 6.25 in D 6 in

19th Century Crystal Glass Ships Decanters, Pair for Whiskey and Gin

Located in Wilton, CT

Gorgeous gin and whiskey crystal decanters from the 1800s. These magnificent pair were designed for use on ships. The wide bottoms were to keep them stable when the ship lists. They ...

Category

Antique Late 19th Century English Late Victorian Barware

Materials

Crystal

Henry Thomas Dawson19th Century seascape oil painting of ships off a jetty at sunset, 1875

$5,678

H 24.5 in W 32.5 in D 3.5 in

19th Century seascape oil painting of ships off a jetty at sunset

By Henry Thomas Dawson

Located in Nr Broadway, Worcestershire

Henry Thomas Dawson British, (1841-1918) Ships off a Jetty at Sunset Oil on canvas, signed with monogram & dated 1875 Image size: 15.5 inches x 23.5 inches Size including frame: 24....

Category

19th Century Victorian Landscape Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Sydney F. Cook - Framed Late 19th Century Watercolour, Cargo Ships in Dock, Unknown

$346

H 13.39 in W 16.15 in

Sydney F. Cook - Framed Late 19th Century Watercolour, Cargo Ships in Dock

Located in Corsham, GB

Sydney F. Cook- original watercolour. Signed and dated (1892) to the lower left. Smartly mounted in a gilt-effect frame. On paper.

Category

Late 19th Century Landscape Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Watercolor

BALTIMORE CLIPPER 19th Century American Magnificent Model Scale Ship In Wood

$2,998

H 32 in W 38 in D 8.5 in

BALTIMORE CLIPPER 19th Century American Magnificent Model Scale Ship In Wood

Located in Miami, FL

A scale model ship of a Baltimore Clipper. This is a very nice scale model of an historical Baltimore Clipper created around the 1960 and 1970. Beautiful craftmanship with very nice...

Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Nautical Objects

Materials

Bronze

Richard Ball Spencer19th century seascape oil painting of a ship off the Scottish coast, C1880

$15,051

H 31 in W 45 in D 2.5 in

19th century seascape oil painting of a ship off the Scottish coast

Located in Nr Broadway, Worcestershire

Richard Ball Spencer British, (1812-1897) The Perthshire off Ailsa Craig Oil on canvas, signed Image size: 22.25 inches x 36.25 inches Size including frame: 31 inches x 45 inches T...

Category

19th Century Victorian Landscape Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

John James Wilson19th Century pair of marine oil paintings of ships off Scarborough & Portsmouth, C1860

$8,757

H 18.5 in W 26.5 in D 2.75 in

19th Century pair of marine oil paintings of ships off Scarborough & Portsmouth

By John James Wilson

Located in Nr Broadway, Worcestershire

**PLEASE NOTE: EACH PAINTING INCLUDING THE FRAME MEASURES 18.5 INCHES X 26.5 INCHES** John James Wilson British, (1818-1875) Shipping off Scarborough & Shipping off Portsmouth Harb...

Category

19th Century Landscape Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Small Iron Ship Wheel

$1,485

Dm 24.5 in

Small Iron Ship Wheel

Located in Queens, NY

Small iron ship wheel

Category

Antique 19th Century Unknown British Colonial Nautical Objects

Materials

Iron

Currier & Ives19th century color lithograph seascape boat ship waves maritime landscape, c. 1850

$2,200

H 17.125 in W 21.5 in

19th century color lithograph seascape boat ship waves maritime landscape

By Currier & Ives

Located in Milwaukee, WI

"Iron Steam Ship Great Britain" is an original hand-colored lithographed published by Currier & Ives. It depicts a large British steam ship on the water. The caption below says "3500...

Category

1850s Landscape Prints

Materials

Lithograph

19th Century Sailor's Woolie with Ship at Anchor Within Oval Cartouche, ca 1850

$4,800

H 21.13 in W 26.13 in D 1.25 in

19th Century Sailor's Woolie with Ship at Anchor Within Oval Cartouche, ca 1850

Located in Nantucket, MA

19th Century Sailor's Folk Art Woolie with Ship at Anchor Within Oval Cartouche, ca 1850, depicting a square-rigged single decker warship under furled sails, anchor chain leading off...

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century English Folk Art Nautical Objects

Materials

Wool

Victorian Nineteenth Century Watercolor Naive Ship Portrait a Chiliean Packet, 19th century

$3,283

H 16 in W 23 in D 1 in

Victorian Nineteenth Century Watercolor Naive Ship Portrait a Chiliean Packet

Located in ludlow, GB

Victorian Unsigned Watercolour a Naive Ship Portrait of a Chiliean Packet in traditional Maple Frame. Watercolour painted on paper laid on board, mounted and Framed. Although this ...

Category

Mid-19th Century Victorian Landscape Paintings

Materials

Watercolor

19th Century Sailor's Woolie of the Ship JANE Under Full Sail

$3,600

H 20.13 in W 26 in D 0.88 in

19th Century Sailor's Woolie of the Ship JANE Under Full Sail

Located in Nantucket, MA

Early to Mid 19th Century Sailor's Woolie of the Merchant Ship JANE Under Full Sail, circa 1840s, a hand-crafted sailor's woolwork picture depicting a larboard side view of fully rig...

Category

Antique 1840s English Folk Art Nautical Objects

Materials

Wool, Cotton

Currier & Ives19th century color lithograph seascape boat ship waves maritime landscape, circa 1877

$2,500

H 19 in W 23.5 in

19th century color lithograph seascape boat ship waves maritime landscape

By Currier & Ives

Located in Milwaukee, WI

"The Celebrated Clipper Ship Dreadnought" is an original hand-colored lithograph by Currier & Ives. It depicts a sailing ship. 13 1/4" x 17 1/2" art 19" x 23 1/2" frame Nathaniel ...

Category

1870s Other Art Style Prints and Multiples

Materials

Lithograph

Nathaniel Currier19th century color lithograph portraits ship seascape patriotic flags military, 1846

$4,850

H 18.88 in W 23.13 in

19th century color lithograph portraits ship seascape patriotic flags military

By Nathaniel Currier

Located in Milwaukee, WI

The present hand-colored lithograph is an excellent example of patriotic mid-nineteenth century American imagery. The print shows the battle and several of the major figures involved...

Category

1850s Victorian Landscape Prints

Materials

Watercolor, Lithograph

19th Century China Trade Painting of Clipper Ship Tin Sing off Hong Kong

$20,524

H 25 in W 32 in

19th Century China Trade Painting of Clipper Ship Tin Sing off Hong Kong

Located in London, GB

Anonymous Chinese Painter Clipper Ship Tin Sing of Hong Kong Oil on Canvas 25 X 32 inches

Category

19th Century Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil

Currier & Ives19th century color lithograph seascape boat ship waves maritime landscape, circa 1877

$2,025

H 21 in W 26 in

19th century color lithograph seascape boat ship waves maritime landscape

By Currier & Ives

Located in Milwaukee, WI

"The New Steamship Cephalonia, of the Cunard Line" is an original hand-colored lithograph by Currier & Ives. It depicts a large sailing steamship. There is a significant stain in the...

Category

1870s Other Art Style Prints and Multiples

Materials

Lithograph

Witte Corneliszoon de With Aboard Ship – 19th-Century Hand-Colored Lithograph

$177

H 11.42 in W 8.67 in D 0.01 in

Witte Corneliszoon de With Aboard Ship – 19th-Century Hand-Colored Lithograph

Located in Langweer, NL

Witte Corneliszoon de With Aboard Ship – 19th-Century Hand-Colored Lithograph This 19th-century hand-colored lithograph portrays Witte Corneliszoon de With, a bold and controversial...

Category

Antique 1850s Prints

Materials

Paper

19th Century Wood Bowl Ship's Compass by Samuel Thaxter of Boston

$1,495

H 7 in W 10 in D 10 in

19th Century Wood Bowl Ship's Compass by Samuel Thaxter of Boston

Located in Norwell, MA

Early nineteenth-century wood bowl ship's compass by Samuel Thaxter & Son of 125 State Street, Boston. With strap gimbal and is fitted to a dovetailed timber box with its original li...

Category

Antique 1850s North American Nautical Objects

Materials

Brass

English SchoolA harbour with cliffs in the distance with steam and sailing ships 19th century, 19

$1,094

H 14.18 in W 21.26 in

A harbour with cliffs in the distance with steam and sailing ships 19th century

By English School

Located in GB

This 19th-century English maritime painting portrays a lively coastal scene filled with movement, light, and atmosphere.

Category

Late 19th Century English School Landscape Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil, Board

19th Century Sailor's Woolie with Starboard Side View of a Ship-of-the-Line

$5,200

H 20.5 in W 28 in D 1.5 in

19th Century Sailor's Woolie with Starboard Side View of a Ship-of-the-Line

Located in Nantucket, MA

19th Century Sailor's Woolie with a Starboard Side View of a Ship-of-the-Line , circa 1860s, a British sailor's hand-crafted woolwork picture of a single decker warship under full sa...

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century English Folk Art Nautical Objects

Materials

Wool, Yarn

American Painted Metal Ship's Lanterns

$225 / item

H 13.5 in Dm 7 in

American Painted Metal Ship's Lanterns

Located in Queens, NY

2 American (19th Century) painted metal round 6 glass panel embarkment lanterns with handle (PRICED EACH) Distressed

Category

Antique 19th Century American Rustic Lanterns

Materials

Glass

George Stainton19th Century seascape oil painting of ships at Brading Haven, Isle of Wight, C1880

$9,920

H 31 in W 43.25 in D 3.5 in

19th Century seascape oil painting of ships at Brading Haven, Isle of Wight

By George Stainton

Located in Nr Broadway, Worcestershire

George Stainton British, (1838-1900) Brading Haven, Isle of Wight Oil on canvas, signed & transcribed verso Image size: 23.25 inches x 35.5 inches Size including frame: 31 inches x...

Category

19th Century Landscape Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

19th Century Carved Ship Figurehead Oak Wood Female Figure Antique Maritime

$41,902

H 60 in W 12 in D 11.7 in

19th Century Carved Ship Figurehead Oak Wood Female Figure Antique Maritime

Located in Milan, IT

A figurehead is a wooden decoration, often a female or animal figure, which was found on the prow of ships from the 16th to the 19th century. The practice was first introduced in gal...

Category

Antique 1870s Nautical Objects

Materials

Wood

Ships Wheel

$971

H 32 in Dm 32 in

Ships Wheel

Located in Glasgow, GB

A fine Late Victorian Yacht wheel. Caste from Bronze with Bronze connecting bolts . All original fitments . In working order and could very simply be fitted to a working vessel.

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Late Victorian Nautical Objects

Materials

Bronze

English Victorian Framed Ship Embroidery

$5,500

H 23 in W 27 in

English Victorian Framed Ship Embroidery

Located in Queens, NY

English Country Victorian maple framed \"woolie\" embroidered clipper ship with brown and white hulls

Category

Antique 19th Century British Victorian Tapestries

Materials

Maple

Alfred Jensen (b.1859)Maritime Oil Painting 19th century, by Prof. Alfred Jensen. Ship and Boat at Sea, circa 1900

$2,360Sale Price|20% Off

H 31.89 in W 47.64 in

Maritime Oil Painting 19th century, by Prof. Alfred Jensen. Ship and Boat at Sea

By Alfred Jensen (b.1859)

Located in Berlin, DE

Maritime oil painting 19th century, by Prof. Alfred Jensen. Ship and boat at sea.

Category

19th Century Landscape Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Francis Moltino19th Century seascape oil painting of ships & boats at the port of Hull, C1860

$10,672

H 27.25 in W 40.25 in D 2.5 in

19th Century seascape oil painting of ships & boats at the port of Hull

By Francis Moltino

Located in Nr Broadway, Worcestershire

Francis Moltino Italian, (1818-1888) The Port of Hull Oil on canvas Image size: 22 inches x 35 inches Size including frame: 27.25 inches x 40.25 inches Provenance: Stacy-Marks A wo...

Category

19th Century Victorian Landscape Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Drawing, Ships, French School

$1,000Sale Price|20% Off

H 12.5 in W 15.75 in D 0.5 in

Drawing, Ships, French School

Located in Kittery Point, ME

Two Ships, one called Le Fromidable
Dated 20 mai 92, situated Rochefort

Category

Antique 19th Century French Drawings

Materials

Paper

19th Century Sailor's Woolie of a Double Decker Ship of the Line, circa 1850

$3,800

H 18.75 in W 24 in D 0.75 in

19th Century Sailor's Woolie of a Double Decker Ship of the Line, circa 1850

Located in Nantucket, MA

19th Century Sailor's Folk Art Woolie with a Double Decker Ship of the Line, ca 1850, depicting a larboard side view of a square-rigged double decker warship under standing rigging, ...

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century English Folk Art Nautical Objects

Materials

Wool

Duncan McFarlanePortrait Of The Ship Agnes, 19th century

$32,000

H 19 in W 28 in

Portrait Of The Ship Agnes

Located in Jacksonville, FL

Duncan McFarlane. This excellent ship portraitist began his life's work in Liverpool. It is believed that he later sailed to America and was employed in the capacity of a ship and ...

Category

Mid-19th Century Landscape Paintings

Materials

Watercolor, Gouache

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19th Century Ship For Sale on 1stDibs

With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the 19th century ship you’re looking for. A 19th century ship — often made from wood, metal and fabric — can elevate any home. There are many kinds of the 19th century ship you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. A 19th century ship is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Folk Art, Victorian and Industrial styles are sought with frequency. Many designers have produced at least one well-made 19th century ship over the years, but those crafted by Jean Baptiste Henri Durand-Brager, Spode and Chesterfield are often thought to be among the most beautiful.