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17th Century Portuguese Tile Panel Representing "The Saints"
Located in Madrid, ES
17th Century Portuguese Tile Panel
Representing "The Saints"
restored
15cm x 29cm
Amazing Unique
Category
Antique 17th Century Portuguese Baroque Religious Items
Materials
Porcelain
17th Century Portuguese Cutlery Chest Made in Mahogany
Located in North Miami, FL
17th century Portuguese cutlery chest made in mahogany. The chest sits on finely turned legs
Category
Antique 17th Century Portuguese Baroque Blanket Chests
Materials
Brass
17th Century Portuguese Baroque Gilded Pinewood Wall fragment - Antique Décor
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
due to age. Wear consistent with age and use. Circa 17th Century, Portugal.
Category
Antique 17th Century Portuguese Baroque Decorative Art
Materials
Pine, Giltwood
17th Century Portuguese " Azulejos " Panel " Vase "
Located in Madrid, ES
Largest collection of Portuguese tiles in the world
17th century Portuguese " Vase "
Measures
Category
Antique 17th Century Portuguese Baroque Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
17th Century Portuguese "Azulejos" Panel "Vase"
Located in Madrid, ES
17th century Portuguese "Vase"
Measures: 126cm x 126cm
81 tiles
Important note: This panel is
Category
Antique 17th Century Portuguese Baroque Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
17th Century Portuguese "Azulejos" Panel "Vase"
Located in Madrid, ES
17th century Portuguese "Vase"
Measures: 73cm x 87cm
81 tiles
Important note: This panel is with
Category
Antique 17th Century Portuguese Baroque Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
17th Century Portuguese " Azulejos " Panel " Vase "
Located in Madrid, ES
17th century Portuguese " Vase "
100cm x 85cm
42 tiles
Important note: This panel is with the
Category
Antique 17th Century Portuguese Baroque Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
17th Century Portuguese Tile Panel
Located in Madrid, ES
Largest collection of Portuguese tiles in the world
17th Century Portuguese tile panel.
Restored
Category
Antique 17th Century Portuguese Baroque Decorative Art
Materials
Porcelain
17th Century Portuguese Tile Panel
Located in Madrid, ES
Largest collection of Portuguese tiles in the world
17th Century Portuguese Tile Panel.
Restored
Category
Antique 17th Century Portuguese Baroque Decorative Art
Materials
Porcelain
17th Century Portuguese Tile Panel
Located in Madrid, ES
Largest collection of Portuguese tiles in the world
17th Century Portuguese Tile Panel
Restored
Category
Antique 17th Century Portuguese Baroque Decorative Art
Materials
Porcelain
17th Century Portuguese Tile Panel
Located in Madrid, ES
Largest collection of Portuguese tiles in the world
17th Century Portuguese Tile Panel
Restored
Category
Antique 17th Century Portuguese Baroque Decorative Art
Materials
Porcelain
17th Century Portuguese Pair of Antique Baroque Gilded Pinewood Table Bases
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
aged patina. Minor fading, scratches due to age. Wear consistent with age and use. Circa 17th Century
Category
Antique 17th Century Portuguese Baroque Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Pine, Giltwood
H 29.5 in W 41 in D 11 in
Chest, Cassone, 17th Century, Portuguese, Baroque, Brazil, Hardwood
Located in BUNGAY, SUFFOLK
This striking chest is made from a Brazilian hardwood which I have not been able to identify. The color and figuring of the timber together with the Classic form and ornamentation su...
Category
Antique Late 17th Century Portuguese Baroque Blanket Chests
Materials
Hardwood
Imposing 17th Century Portuguese Colonial Mahogany and Brass Chest
Located in Benington, Herts
An imposing 17th century mahogany Portuguese colonial trunk / chest, of grand proportions
Category
Antique Late 17th Century Brazilian Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Brass, Iron
17th Century Portuguese Pair of Baroque Cherub Fragments - Antique Reliefs
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
cherubs and scrolls from the 17th Century, original painted patina, in good condition. Minor fading
Category
Antique 17th Century Portuguese Baroque Wall-mounted Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Beautiful and Rare 17th Century Portuguese Azulejos Panel "Passion of Christ"
Located in Madrid, ES
Rare 17th century panel "Passion of Christ"
Azulejos
Portugal
126cm x 98cm
76 tiles
good conditions
Category
Antique 17th Century Portuguese Baroque Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
H 38.59 in W 49.61 in D 3.15 in
Antique Polychrome Delft Hand Painted 17th Century Portuguese Ceramic Tureen/Lid
Located in Coimbra, PT
the 17th century.
Glazed earthenware made in Portugal. All ceramics are hand painted and no single
Category
Mid-20th Century Portuguese Country Decorative Boxes
Materials
Ceramic, Delft
H 5.91 in W 12.6 in D 9.85 in
Antique Polychrome Delft Hand Painted 17th Century Portuguese Ceramic Tureen Lid
Located in Coimbra, PT
the 17th century.
Glazed earthenware made in Portugal. All ceramics are hand painted and no single
Category
Vintage 1940s Portuguese Country Decorative Boxes
Materials
Ceramic, Delft
H 11.03 in W 11.03 in D 13.78 in
JESUS CHRIST CRUCIFIED Portuguese Sculpture from the 17th Century
Located in Madrid, ES
JESUS CHRIST CRUCIFIED
17th Century Portuguese sculpture
in carved wood, polychrome and gilded
Category
Antique 17th Century Portuguese Baroque Religious Items
Materials
Wood
Portuguese Rosewood Chest with Two Drawers, 17th Century
Located in Madrid, ES
PORTUGUESE ROSEWOOD CHEST WITH TWO DRAWERS 17th century
Portuguese from the 17th century,
in
Category
Antique 17th Century Portuguese Renaissance Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Rosewood
Amazing Portuguese Ark / Credenza of the 17th Century
Located in Madrid, ES
ARK FROM THE 17TH CENTURY
Portuguese in sucupira wood.
Iron hardware, interior of the top painted
Category
Antique 17th Century Portuguese Baroque Credenzas
Materials
Wood
Our Lady with Child Jesus Savior of the World 17th Century
Located in Madrid, ES
Our lady with child Jesus savior of the world 17th century
Portuguese sculpture
in polychrome
Category
Antique Early 17th Century Portuguese Renaissance Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Portuguese Baroque Madonna and Child Sculpture, 17th Century
Located in Lisbon, PT
This late 17th-century Portuguese Baroque sculpture in polychromed wood depicts the Madonna holding
Category
Antique Late 17th Century Portuguese Baroque Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Gold Leaf
Portuguese Buffet Table 17th Century
Located in Madrid, ES
Portuguese buffet table
17th century
Shivered friezes, in rosewood wood with two drawers. Sits on
Category
Antique 17th Century Portuguese Baroque Center Tables
Materials
Wood
RARE ARK Portuguese, 17th Century
Located in Madrid, ES
RARE ARK
Portuguese, 17th Century
in vignette wood with rosewood frames.
Tinned iron hardware
Category
Antique 17th Century Portuguese Baroque Credenzas
Materials
Wood
Portuguese Renaissance Cabinet, 17th Century
Located in Lisbon, PT
began to be used more frequently in Portugal from the 16th century onwards, being used to store
Category
Antique 17th Century Portuguese Renaissance Cabinets
Materials
Wood
IMPORTANT LARGE PORTUGUESE ORATORY 17th Century
Located in Madrid, ES
IMPORTANT LARGE PORTUGUESE ORATORY 17th Century
in carved and turned Brazilian rosewood with
Category
Antique 17th Century Portuguese Renaissance Cabinets
Materials
Wood
PAIR OF PORTUGUESE COLUMNS 17th Century
By Europa
Located in Madrid, ES
PAIR OF PORTUGUESE COLUMNS 17th Century
in chestnut wood with carvings, decorated with plant motifs
Category
Antique 17th Century Portuguese Renaissance Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Important Portuguese Table 17th Century in Rosewood
Located in Madrid, ES
PORTUGUESE BUFFET TABLE 17th Century
box in vine wood and rosewood with three drawers, legs and
Category
Antique 17th Century Portuguese Renaissance Center Tables
Materials
Rosewood
Portuguese Tab Table from the 17th Century
Located in Madrid, ES
Tab table
Portuguese from the 17th century, in mahogany wood. Circular-shaped top, waist with two
Category
Antique 17th Century Portuguese Baroque Center Tables
Materials
Wood
Amazing Portuguese FLAPPED/CONSOLE TABLE 17th Century
Located in Madrid, ES
Amazing Portuguese FLAPPED TABLE 17th Century
in chestnut wood with carvings, cut top, resting on
Category
Antique 17th Century Portuguese Baroque Console Tables
Materials
Wood
Impressive Pair of Portuguese Seraphim late 17th Century
Located in Madrid, ES
Impressive Pair of Portuguese Seraphim end 17th began1 8th Century
Sculptures in molded
Category
Antique Late 17th Century Portuguese Renaissance Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Wood
COUNTER Philippine/Portuguese from the 17th Century
Located in Madrid, ES
COUNTER
Philippine/ Portuguese, from the 17th century.
box with eight drawers simulating twelve
Category
Antique 17th Century Philippine Baroque Cabinets
Materials
Wood
17th century apothecary's ivory mortar - Indo-Portuguese
Located in Bruxelles, BE
17th century apothecary's ivory mortar
Apothecary's ivory mortar 9
Indo-Portuguese
17th century
Category
Antique 17th Century Indian Renaissance Scientific Instruments
Materials
Ivory
Indo-Portuguese sculpture "Lady Conception" 17th century, H 147cm
Located in Madrid, ES
Indo-Portuguese sculpture "Lady Conception" 17th century, H 147cm.
Our Lady Conception Indo
Category
Antique 17th Century Portuguese Renaissance Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Portuguese Ark of Large Dimensions from the 17th Century
By Europa
Located in Madrid, ES
Portuguese ark of large dimensions from the 17th century
in vignetting wood with a drawer and metal
Category
Antique 17th Century Portuguese Baroque Sideboards
Materials
Wood
Portuguese Carved and Turned Bed Comprising 17th Century Elements
Located in Dallas, TX
A Portuguese bed of carved and turned rosewood with 17th century elements, the headboard profusely
Category
Antique 17th Century Portuguese Moorish Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Brass
JESUS CHRIST CRUCIFIED Indo-Portuguese sculpture from the 17th Century
Located in Madrid, ES
JESUS CHRIST CRUCIFIED
Indo-Portuguese sculpture, 17th Century on Ivor....
Wooden cross with ivory
Category
Antique 17th Century Portuguese Baroque Religious Items
Materials
Wood
JESUS CHRIST CRUCIFIED Indo-Portuguese sculpture from the 17th Century
Located in Madrid, ES
JESUS CHRIST CRUCIFIED
Indo-Portuguese sculpture from the 17th century
in ivor... The figure is
Category
Antique 17th Century Portuguese Baroque Religious Items
Materials
Wood
JESUS CHRIST CRUCIFIED Indo-Portuguese Sculpture from the 17th Century
Located in Madrid, ES
JESUS CHRIST CRUCIFIED
Sinhalese-Portuguese sculpture, from the 17th century
in ivor... The figure
Category
Antique 17th Century Portuguese Baroque Religious Items
Materials
Wood
RARE ARMORED OFFICE DRAWER Indo-Portuguese, from the 17th century
Located in Madrid, ES
RARE ARMORED OFFICE DRAWER
Indo-Portuguese, from the 17th century.
in teak, ebony and sissoo
Category
Antique 17th Century Portuguese Renaissance Desks
Materials
Wood
Two Saints In Polychrome Wood, Portugal, 17th Century, human-sized
Located in Honnelles, WHT
Two Saints In Polychrome Wood, Portugal, 17th Century
Size 1:1
Category
Antique 17th Century Portuguese Louis XIII Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Wood
OUR LADY OF ASCENSION Portuguese sculpture, 17th Century H: 125cm
Located in Madrid, ES
OUR LADY OF ASCENSION
Portuguese sculpture, 17th Century
in polychrome wood.
Small defects and
Category
Antique 17th Century Portuguese Baroque Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Wood
17th - 18th Century Portuguese Antique Architectural Pinewood Baroque Surround
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
fading, scratches due to age. Wear consistent with age and use. Circa 17th - 18th Century, Portugal
Category
Antique Late 17th Century Portuguese Baroque Architectural Elements
Materials
Pine, Giltwood
H 97 in W 59 in D 8 in
17th - 18th Century Portuguese Pair of Antique Baroque Pinewood Wall Reliefs
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
fading, due to age. Wear consistent with age and use. Circa 17th - 18th Century, Portugal.
Category
Antique Late 17th Century Portuguese Baroque Decorative Art
Materials
Pine
Indo-Portuguese Sculpture Saint Ana Teaching Our Lady to Read, 17th Century
Located in Madrid, ES
Indo-Portuguese sculpture Saint Ana teaching our lady to read 17th century
Indo-Portuguese
Category
Antique Early 17th Century Portuguese Renaissance Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Wood
17th - 18th Century Portuguese Baroque Pine Wall Relief - Antique Décor Panel
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
consistent with age and use. Circa 17th - 18th Century, Prov. Portugal.
Category
Antique Late 17th Century Portuguese Baroque Decorative Art
Materials
Pine, Giltwood
H 24 in W 69 in D 5.5 in
17th - 18th Century Portuguese Pair of Antique Baroque Pine Wall Reliefs, Panels
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
to age. Wear consistent with age and use. Circa 17th - 18th Century, Portugal.
Category
Antique Late 17th Century Portuguese Baroque Decorative Art
Materials
Pine
H 29 in W 10.5 in D 7 in
(12) Four Portuguese Tiles 17th Century (1630/1680) Very Rare Collectible
Located in Madrid, ES
(4) Four Portuguese Tiles 17th Century (1630/1680) Very Rare Collectible
each tile 14cm x 14cm
Category
Antique 17th Century Portuguese Baroque Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
H 22.05 in W 16.54 in D 1.97 in
(4) Four Portuguese Tiles 17th Century (1630/1680) Very Rare Collectible
Located in Madrid, ES
(4) Four Portuguese Tiles 17th Century (1630/1680) Very Rare Collectible
each tile 14cm x 14cm
Category
Antique 17th Century Portuguese Baroque Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
H 11.03 in W 11.03 in D 1.97 in
(4) Four Portuguese Tiles 17th Century (1630/1680) Very Rare Collectible
Located in Madrid, ES
(4) Four Portuguese Tiles 17th Century (1630/1680) Very Rare Collectible
each tile 14cm x 14cm
Category
Antique 17th Century Portuguese Baroque Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
H 11.03 in W 11.03 in D 1.97 in
(4) Four Portuguese Tiles 17th Century (1630/1680) Very Rare Collectible
Located in Madrid, ES
(4) Four Portuguese Tiles 17th Century (1630/1680) Very Rare Collectible
each tile 14cm x 14cm
Category
Antique 17th Century Portuguese Baroque Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
H 11.03 in W 11.03 in D 1.97 in
(4) Four Portuguese Tiles 17th Century (1630/1680) Very Rare Collectible
Located in Madrid, ES
(4) Four Portuguese Tiles 17th Century (1630/1680) Very Rare Collectible
each tile 14cm x 14cm
Category
Antique 17th Century Portuguese Baroque Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
H 11.03 in W 11.03 in D 1.97 in
(12) Four Portuguese Tiles 17th Century (1630/1680) Very Rare Collectible
Located in Madrid, ES
(4) Four Portuguese Tiles 17th Century (1630/1680) Very Rare Collectible
each tile 14cm x 14cm
Category
Antique 17th Century Portuguese Baroque Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
H 22.05 in W 16.54 in D 1.97 in
(4) Four Portuguese Tiles 17th Century (1630/1680) Very Rare Collectible
Located in Madrid, ES
(4) Four Portuguese Tiles 17th Century (1630/1680) Very Rare Collectible
each tile 14cm x 14cm
Category
Antique 17th Century Portuguese Baroque Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
H 11.03 in W 11.03 in D 1.97 in
(4) Four Portuguese Tiles 17th Century (1630/1680) Very Rare Collectible
Located in Madrid, ES
(4) Four Portuguese Tiles 17th Century (1630/1680) Very Rare Collectible
each tile 14cm x 14cm
Category
Antique 17th Century Portuguese Baroque Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
H 11.03 in W 11.03 in D 1.97 in
(4) Four Portuguese Tiles 17th Century (1630/1680) Very Rare Collectible
Located in Madrid, ES
(4) Four Portuguese Tiles 17th Century (1630/1680) Very Rare Collectible
each tile 14cm x 14cm
Category
Antique 17th Century Portuguese Baroque Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
H 11.03 in W 11.03 in D 1.97 in
(4) Four Portuguese Tiles 17th Century (1630/1680) Very Rare Collectible
Located in Madrid, ES
(4) Four Portuguese Tiles 17th Century (1630/1680) Very Rare Collectible
each tile 14cm x 14cm
Category
Antique 17th Century Portuguese Baroque Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
H 11.03 in W 11.03 in D 1.97 in
(4) Four Portuguese Tiles 17th Century (1630/1680) Very Rare Collectible
Located in Madrid, ES
(4) Four Portuguese Tiles 17th Century (1630/1680) Very Rare Collectible
each tile 14cm x 14cm
Category
Antique 17th Century Portuguese Baroque Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
H 11.03 in W 11.03 in D 1.97 in
(4) Four Portuguese Tiles 17th Century (1630/1680) Very Rare Collectible
Located in Madrid, ES
(4) Four Portuguese Tiles 17th Century (1630/1680) Very Rare Collectible
each tile 14cm x 14cm
Category
Antique 17th Century Portuguese Baroque Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
H 11.03 in W 11.03 in D 1.97 in
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With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the 17th century Portuguese you’re looking for. Frequently made of wood, metal and hardwood, every 17th century Portuguese was constructed with great care. Find 63 options for an antique or vintage 17th century Portuguese now, or shop our selection of 2 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer 17th century Portuguese, there are earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. A 17th century Portuguese made by Baroque designers — as well as those associated with Art Nouveau — is very popular. Many designers have produced at least one well-made 17th century Portuguese over the years, but those crafted by Europa Antiques, Europa and Johannes Janssonius are often thought to be among the most beautiful.
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The average selling price for a 17th century Portuguese at 1stDibs is $6,220, while they’re typically $295 on the low end and $105,931 for the highest priced.
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- 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 23, 2024What 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.
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- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022Yes, 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.
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- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022In 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.
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- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022One 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.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022British 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.
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- 1stDibs ExpertJanuary 10, 2025The 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.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022At 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.