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Mahogany And Brass Campaign Chest Of Drawers By Georg Kofoed
By Georg Kofoed
Located in Norwalk, CT
, revolutionizing transportation and ushering in a new age of exploration. Owning this chest allows you to connect
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Vigilance in the Tropics: The Spear-Thrower of New Caledonia, 1801
Located in Langweer, NL
detailed artwork serves as a visual account from the age of exploration, immortalizing the cultural
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Antique Early 1800s Prints
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Paper
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H 10.44 in W 7.88 in D 0 in
Antique Print with Views of Sir Charles Saunders Island and Other Islands, 1774
Located in Langweer, NL
Hawkesworth, dating back to approximately 1774. A window into the age of exploration and discovery, this
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Antique Late 18th Century Maps
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Paper
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H 10.75 in W 13.12 in D 0.02 in
Silhouette of Antiquity: The Great Sphinx of Giza in Egypt, 1801
Located in Langweer, NL
, influenced by the age of exploration. It includes narratives of famed explorers like Captain James Cook and
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Antique Early 1800s Prints
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Paper
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H 7.88 in W 10.44 in D 0 in
Lips - Italian space age modular island sofa, Circa 1960s
By Space Age Products
Located in PARIS, FR
The 1960s Space Age design, influenced by space exploration and atomic era tensions, brought a
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Vintage 1960s Italian Aesthetic Movement Canapes
Materials
Stainless Steel
Threshold of Divinity: The Dendera Isis Temple Doorway in Upper Egypt, 1801
Located in Langweer, NL
, offering descriptions and accounts of various parts of the world, influenced by the age of exploration. It
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Antique Early 1800s Prints
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Paper
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1960s German Ceramic Vase
Located in High Point, NC
beach, topped by a stylized ship motif that harks back to the age of exploration. The sailboat, etched
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Mid-20th Century German Vases
Materials
Ceramic
Natives Of Caria, A Province Of Anatolia In Turkey In Asia, 1801
Located in Langweer, NL
, influenced by the age of exploration. It includes narratives of famed explorers like Captain James Cook and
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Antique Early 1800s Prints
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Paper
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Diplomatic Dawn: The First Encounter of Wallis with Queen Oberea of Tahiti, 1801
Located in Langweer, NL
accounts of various parts of the world, influenced by the age of exploration. It includes narratives of
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Antique Early 1800s Prints
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Paper
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Antique Print of a Sea Otter of Nootka Sound in British Columbia, Canada, 1801
Located in Langweer, NL
, offering descriptions and accounts of various parts of the world, influenced by the age of exploration. It
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Antique Early 1800s Prints
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Paper
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Relics of Antiquity: Egyptian Sphinx and Colossal Statues of Canopus, 1801
Located in Langweer, NL
, influenced by the age of exploration. It includes narratives of famed explorers like Captain James Cook and
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Antique Early 1800s Prints
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Paper
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Antique Map of The German Empire (East Sheet), 1882
Located in Langweer, NL
cartographic marvel, reflecting an age of exploration and scholarly dedication.
Beyond its cartographic value
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Antique 1880s Maps
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Paper
Echoes of Thebes: The Luxor Palace Ruins in Upper Egypt, 1801
Located in Langweer, NL
accounts of various parts of the world, influenced by the age of exploration. It includes narratives of
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Antique Early 1800s Prints
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Paper
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Cultural Encounter in New Mexico, Copper Engraving Published in 1673
Located in Langweer, NL
into the perceptions and imaginations of European society regarding the New World during the Age of
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Antique 1670s Prints
Materials
Paper
Map of Beijing (Peking) with Tartar and Chinese Divisions and Jesuit Missions
Located in Langweer, NL
European interest in the far reaches of the world during the age of exploration and the importance of
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Antique 1750s Prints
Materials
Paper
H 9.45 in W 7.56 in D 0 in
Framed World Map print showing double hemisphere dating to 1642 originally, New
Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire
This is a digitally remastered World Map Conjuring up the golden age of exploration, from an
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2010s British Charles II Prints
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Glass, Wood, Paper
H 19.69 in W 27.56 in D 1.58 in
Antique Life & Explorations of Dr Livingstone Book, African Travel, Victorian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique copy of The Life & Explorations of Dr. Livingstone. An English language African
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Antique Late 19th Century British Victorian Books
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Paper
H 12.21 in W 127.96 in D 2.17 in
Antique Print of Easter Island by Cook, 1803
Located in Langweer, NL
and remote landscapes during the Age of Exploration.
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Antique Early 19th Century Dutch Prints
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Paper
The Ceremonial Offering to Captain Cook in Hawaii, Engraved in 1778
Located in Langweer, NL
visual narrative of cultural exchange in the age of exploration.
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Antique Late 18th Century Prints
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Paper
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H 7.49 in W 9.26 in D 0 in
Antique Exploration Map of Australia from Beltana to Perth, 1876
Located in Langweer, NL
, general age-related toning. Some creasing and wear, please study image carefully.
Date: 1876
Overall
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Antique 19th Century Maps
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Paper
The Khoikhoi of Southwestern Africa, Original Engraving of circa 1801
Located in Langweer, NL
world, influenced by the age of exploration. It includes narratives of famed explorers like Captain
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Antique Early 1800s Prints
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Paper
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Magical Mycorrhiza - Original Art - Vibrant Exploration of Nature and Connection
By Jonas Fisch
Located in Los Angeles, CA
age and was inspired to pursue his passion by renowned artist and grandmother Ann-Marie Sjögren. Fisch
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21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Expressionist Abstract Paintings
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Canvas, Charcoal, Oil Pastel, Mixed Media, Acrylic, Fabric
Arctic Exploration: An Original Map of the North Circumpolar Regions, 1882
Located in Langweer, NL
islands honor explorers and patrons of the age of Arctic exploration, and the map also hints at the
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Antique 1880s Maps
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Paper
H 11.03 in W 14.97 in D 0 in
Engraving of A Savage of the Admiralty Isles in the Bismarck Archipelago, 1801
Located in Langweer, NL
world, influenced by the age of exploration. It includes narratives of famed explorers like Captain
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Antique Early 1800s Prints
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Paper
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Engravings of Egypt's Sphinx and Hermopolis: Early European Exploration, c.1795
Located in Langweer, NL
Egyptian antiquities during the period of early exploration and fascination with the ancient world
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Antique Late 18th Century Prints
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Paper
H 8.19 in W 10.63 in D 0 in
19th Century French Carved Oak Wall Fragment Depicting Scientific Instruments
Located in Atlanta, GA
hinting at the age of exploration, a compass signifying direction, a spyglass symbolizing far-reaching
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Antique 19th Century French Wall-mounted Sculptures
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Oak
H 8.5 in W 11.75 in D 4 in
1726 Valentyn's Map of Bali and Lombok, Original Engraving
Located in Langweer, NL
, contributing to the dissemination of geographical knowledge during the Dutch Golden Age of exploration and
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Antique Early 18th Century Maps
Materials
Paper
Governor-General Vander Lyn of the Dutch East Indies, Patron of Exploration 1724
Located in Langweer, NL
him as an important patron in the age of Dutch exploration, which saw significant discoveries and
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Antique 1720s Prints
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Paper
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Sociable Encounters at the Monolithic Giants: Easter Island's Enigmatic Statues
Located in Langweer, NL
print, a product of the Age of Exploration, commemorates the Pacific expedition of the renowned French
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Antique Late 18th Century Prints
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Paper
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Exploration of the Soul with Monoprint, from the Estate of Andy Warhol's agent
By Tracey Emin
Located in New York, NY
Tracey Emin
Exploration of the Soul from the Estate of Warhol's Agent, 1994
Tipped-in monoprint
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1990s Contemporary Abstract Prints
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Monoprint, Fabric, Textile, Thread, Offset
Ceremonial Rites: A Human Sacrifice in Otaheite (Tahiti), 1801
Located in Langweer, NL
world, influenced by the age of exploration. It includes narratives of famed explorers like Captain
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Antique Early 1800s Prints
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Paper
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Colonial Curiosities: Fauna of the West Indies, by R. de Hooghe, circa 1708
Located in Langweer, NL
in the New World during the age of exploration.
Artistic and Historical Significance:
This engraving
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Antique Early 1700s Prints
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Paper
H 14.97 in W 19.3 in D 0 in
Engraving of Women Resisting Capture by Dutch Pirates, Strait of Magellan, 1768
Located in Langweer, NL
engraving underscores the darker aspects of the European Age of Exploration, illustrating the devastating
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Antique 1760s Prints
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Paper
H 8.86 in W 13.31 in D 0 in
Portrait of Omai, a Polynesian Man, by Karl Joseph Brodtmann, 1835
Located in Langweer, NL
" and the encounters with new cultures during the age of exploration.
Omai returned to the Pacific in
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Antique 1830s Prints
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Paper
1797 Tardieu Map of Southeast Asia: The Malay Archipelago and Beyond
Located in Langweer, NL
Borneo and the Philippines. Printed on strong hand-pressed paper.
Step back into the age of exploration
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Antique 1790s Maps
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Paper
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Antique Exploration Map of Australia from Sharks Bay to Alice Springs, 1876
Located in Langweer, NL
geographical detail on the inland exploration. This map originates from Petermann's 'Geographische
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Antique 19th Century Maps
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Paper
H 10.83 in W 27.17 in D 0 in
Exploration - Etching by Mino Maccari - Mid-20th Century
By Mino Maccari
Located in Roma, IT
took part in the Great War at the age of nineteen as a field artillery officer. At the end of the
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Mid-20th Century Modern Figurative Prints
Materials
Paper, Etching
H 9.85 in W 14.18 in D 0.04 in
Captain Cook's Exploration of Tahiti 18th C. Hand-Colored Map by Bellin
By Jacques-Nicolas Bellin
Located in Alamo, CA
French account of Captain James Cook's 1st voyage of exploration. It is the first detailed and accurate
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Antique Mid-18th Century French Maps
Materials
Paper
H 11.38 in W 17.5 in D 0.13 in
Captain Cook's Exploration of Tahiti: 18th C. Hand-colored Map by Bellin
By Jacques-Nicolas Bellin
Located in Alamo, CA
French account of Captain James Cook's 1st voyage of exploration. It is the first detailed and accurate
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Late 18th Century Landscape Prints
Materials
Engraving
Encounters at Dawn: The Standoff at Tahiti with Captain Wallis Engraved, 1801
Located in Langweer, NL
tense interplay between exploration and indigenous sovereignty during the Age of Discovery.
Description
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Antique Early 1800s Prints
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Paper
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The Breadfruit Tree and Gorget: Symbols of Life and Leadership in the Pacific
Located in Langweer, NL
the age of exploration and colonial expansion. They would have been used to educate readers back in
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Antique 1780s Prints
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Paper
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H 15.36 in W 9.85 in D 0 in
Society of the Nile: Mamluk, Lady, and Almee in Egypt, 1801
Located in Langweer, NL
accounts of various parts of the world, influenced by the age of exploration. It includes narratives of
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Antique Early 1800s Prints
Materials
Paper
1801 Engraving of New Caledonian Implements and Attire
Located in Langweer, NL
various parts of the world, influenced by the age of exploration. It includes narratives of famed
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Antique Early 1800s Prints
Materials
Paper
Antique Print with Hand Coloring of a Pampas Cat
Located in Langweer, NL
fascination with the natural world that characterized the age of exploration and discovery. The Pampas cat
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Antique Mid-19th Century Prints
Materials
Paper
Pair Of Space Age Opaline Glass Wall Lights Germany, 1960
By OTHR
Located in Rijssen, NL
typical of the Space Age design, characterized by sleek, rounded forms that reflect the era's fascination
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Vintage 1960s German Space Age Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Space Age Three Seater Orange Sofa
Located in Byron Bay, NSW
race and the "Space Age" era, which was marked by fascination with space exploration and the future
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Vintage 1970s Italian Space Age Sofas
Materials
Velvet, Plastic
A pair of 1970s Space Age Sarfatti Style Italian Pendants
By Arteluce, Gino Sarfatti
Located in Aci Castello, IT
Two chromed steel and whitee glass space age chandeliers designed and manufactured in Italy and
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Mid-20th Century Italian Space Age Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Chrome, Metal
Iroquois Warrior: 1783 Engraving by Teodoro Viero of a Native of Northern Canada
Located in Langweer, NL
interpreting the peoples and cultures of the Americas during the Age of Exploration and Enlight
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Antique 1780s Prints
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Paper
H 14.97 in W 10.24 in D 0 in
Aromatic Treasures of the Indies: The Enchanting Scents of De Bry’s Collection
Located in Langweer, NL
glimpse into the biodiversity that sparked the age of exploration and trade.
Translation of the Latin
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Antique Early 17th Century Prints
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Paper
H 11.82 in W 7.88 in D 0 in
Original Palm Springs American Airlines Golf Travel mid century poster
Located in Spokane, WA
American air travel, this poster is a perfect homage to the golden age of exploration.
The poster's eye
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1950s American Modern Landscape Prints
Materials
Offset
H 40 in W 30 in D 0.05 in
1970s Space Age Italian Desk Lamp in the Style of Arredoluce
By Arredoluce
Located in Aci Castello, IT
trends that defined the era. This type of lamp draws inspiration from the Space Age movement, which was
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Mid-20th Century Italian Space Age Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
Very Rare Antique Print of the Kings Celebrations in Pegu, Myanmar, 1682
Located in Langweer, NL
in Utrecht by J. Ribbius, 1682. This splendid work on the curiosities encountered during the ages of
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Antique 1680s Prints
Materials
Paper
Rare Creatures of the East: A 1601 de Bry Copper Engraving from the Indies
Located in Langweer, NL
world as it was envisioned during the Age of Exploration.
As an original piece from the first edition
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Antique Early 17th Century Prints
Materials
Paper
H 11.82 in W 7.88 in D 0 in
Vintage Italian Space Age floor lamp in the style of Reggiani, geometric tubes
By Goffredo Reggiani
Located in Milano, IT
first half of the 1970s. It is perfectly representative of the Space Age style of those years, inspired
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Vintage 1970s Italian Space Age Floor Lamps
Materials
Metal
H 66.93 in W 17.72 in D 17.72 in
Maple Path of Totality Bar Cabinet
By New Age Design Studio
Located in Portland, OR
Prototyped in the weeks leading up to a solar eclipse, this bar cabinet is an exploration of
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2010s American Post-Modern Dry Bars
Materials
Steel
1970s Space Age Set of Four Large Chromed Steel Italian Wall Sconces
By Gaetano Sciolari
Located in Aci Castello, IT
by the Space Age design movement, have been a striking and futuristic addition to interior decor
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Mid-20th Century Italian Space Age Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Chrome
Traditions and Faces of the Pacific: Boxing in Ha'apai and a Man of Mangea, 1785
Located in Langweer, NL
important stops during the age of exploration in the Pacific, providing Europeans with new insights into the
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Antique 1780s Prints
Materials
Paper
H 9.65 in W 14.97 in D 0 in
Period Portrait of Young Captain James Cook (1728-1779) Large 18thC Oil Painting
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
connection to the Age of Exploration.
A unique opportunity to own a piece of history, ideal for collectors
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Early 19th Century Impressionist Portrait Paintings
Materials
Oil
Serene Daily Life in New Caledonia: A Captured Moment from Cook's Voyages, 1784
Located in Langweer, NL
significant in shaping European perceptions of the Pacific and its people during the age of exploration.
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Antique 1780s Prints
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Paper
H 7.88 in W 10.24 in D 0 in
18th Century Hand-Colored Engraving of a Serene Navigator: The Harbor Porpoise
Located in Langweer, NL
, reflecting the taxonomic and descriptive practices of the time.
Description:
Step back into the age of
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Antique 1770s Prints
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Paper
H 9.85 in W 7.88 in D 0 in
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Find the exact age of exploration you’re shopping for in the variety available on 1stDibs. There are many contemporary, abstract and Surrealist versions of these works for sale. If you’re looking for an age of exploration from a specific time period, our collection is diverse and broad-ranging, and you’ll find at least one that dates back to the 18th Century while another version may have been produced as recently as the 21st Century. Adding an age of exploration to a room that is mostly decorated in warm neutral tones can yield a welcome change — find a piece on 1stDibs that incorporates elements of gray, black, brown, blue and more. An age of exploration from Michael Pauker, Indira Cesarine, Topher Straus, Julian Cardinal and Mark Klett — each of whom created distinctive versions of this kind of work — is worth considering. Artworks like these — often created in paint, oil paint and fabric — can elevate any room of your home.
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- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022There are several famous faces who wear the Rolex Explorer — its well-known enthusiasts range from Prince Harry to Tom Hanks. Roger Federer was also named as the face of the Explorer II, a larger version of the Explorer. On 1stDibs, you can find a range of authentic Rolex Explorer watches from some of the world’s top sellers.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Yes, the Rolex Explorer II has been discontinued. The Rolex Explorer II is designed to be easily read with an additional 24-hour hand that can be used to display an additional time zone. Shop a selection of Rolex watches, including the Explorer II, on 1stDibs
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021Yes, the Rolex Explorer is a good investment. Between 1994 and 2016, the value of the Rolex Explorer increased 269%. Find your Rolex Explorer on 1stDibs today.
- Does redwood darken with age?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Whether or not redwood darkens with age depends on weather conditions. If stored in outdoor locations in damp climates, the wood generally takes on a darker color over the years. Indoor furniture and outdoor pieces in dry climates are less likely to change color. Shop a selection of redwood furniture on 1stDibs.
- What age is a vintage ring?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertJune 15, 2023The age of a vintage ring is at least 20 years. If a ring is at least 100 years older, the piece is an antique. On 1stDibs, shop a selection of antique, vintage and modern rings from some of the world’s top sellers.
- 1stDibs ExpertOctober 15, 2024To tell the age of ironstone, examine its backstamps. Although genuine ironstone usually does not have the year of production stamped on it, most makers add some type of identifying mark, such as a logo, name or style number. You can research the markings on your ironstone using trusted online resources and examine online catalogues to date it. Another approach is to have a certified appraiser or knowledgeable antique dealer examine your piece. On 1stDibs, find a wide variety of ironstone.
- How can I age a terracotta pot?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022There are a few tips and tricks to aging a terracotta pot. First, you can apply plain yogurt to help achieve an aged patina. Another method is to plug the drainage hole and fill the pot with water-soluble fertilizer. Shop a collection of terracotta pots from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
- What age is considered vintage?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2024The age that is considered vintage is 20 years or older. Things made more recently generally carry the label "contemporary." Furniture, decorative objects, jewelry and collectibles that are 100 years old or older are antique. Apparel is a notable exception. Generally, clothing produced a century ago or more is called historic.
- What is space age furniture?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Space age furniture relates to furniture produced during the 1960s that was influenced by science fiction and the Space Race. Examples include Joe Colombo's KD29 lamp, Eero Aarnio's Ball Chair and Poul M. Volther's Corona Chair. Shop a selection of space age furniture on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022There are no official numbers advertised for how many watches Rolex makes per year and no details on a specific model, like the Explorer. It’s estimated that Rolex makes around 1 million watches per year, but again, that number has never been verified by Rolex. Shop a collection of vintage and contemporary Rolex watches from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertOctober 24, 2024To tell the age of a grandmother clock, research its maker using trusted online resources. If you're unsure who produced your clock, look on the inside and back for a maker's marking. Many makers dated their grandmother clocks in some fashion. Depending on the maker, there may be a serial number, movement number or date code that you can use to determine your clock's year of production. By learning how to date clocks produced by your piece's manufacturer, you should be able to at least estimate its age. Alternatively, you can have a certified appraiser or knowledgeable antique dealer examine your clock and date it for you. Find a range of grandmother clocks on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022There are a few different ways to determine the age of stained glass. The style and design, type of glass, and type of beveling and leading used can all provide clues to the age of a stained glass item. Experts recommend working with a certified appraiser or local antique shop to help identify age identifiers. Shop a selection of stained glass windows and decor on 1stDibs.
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- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022The Golden Age of grandfather clocks is the name of the period of time during which the earliest grandfather and longcase clocks were made. It began in the 1660s and lasted until the 1730s. On 1stDibs, find a selection of antique grandfather clocks.
- 1stDibs ExpertOctober 15, 2024To tell the age of a bronze statue, search the back or bottom for the maker's markings or an artist’s signature. Some makers have stamped the year or date of production right onto the metal, making it easy for you to calculate the age of a statue. Research the maker using trusted online resources if your piece doesn't have a date stamp. By exploring maker catalogues, you may be able to determine when they produced statues similar to yours. For an artist’s signature, you can use a reverse image search or compare it to images of work by the artist published by trusted online resources. Alternatively, you can use the services of a certified appraiser or knowledgeable dealer to date your statue. On 1stDibs, explore a collection of bronze statues.
- 1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023At 100 years of age or more, a watch is generally considered an antique. A vintage watch is a timepiece that is at least 20 years old. On 1stDibs, find a large collection of antique, vintage and modern watches.
- 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 23, 2024One way to identify the age of Poole pottery is by using its markings. Poole changed its markings many times over the years, so by comparing the markings on your piece to those shared via trusted online resources, you can get a rough idea of its age. For example, a mark that features a dolphin sandwiched between the words "Poole" and "Pottery" centered inside a square-shaped border usually dates between 1955 and 1959. If you need help with the dating process, a certified appraiser or knowledgeable antique dealer can be of assistance. On 1stDibs, shop a selection of Poole pottery.
- 1stDibs ExpertAugust 20, 2024To tell how old your Quimper pottery is, experts state that it is necessary to research the glaze, technique, style and form of the piece. Cross-referencing maker's marks with information shared by trusted online resources can help in some cases, but many Quimper markings remained in use for many decades, so hallmarks alone usually aren't enough information to accurately assign a date. As a result, the simplest approach may be to have a certified appraiser or knowledgeable antique dealer evaluate your pottery. On 1stDibs, find a diverse assortment of Quimper pieces.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 27, 2024Many artists have made self-portraits in old age. One famous example is Rembrandt, who painted his Self-Portrait in oils in 1669 at the age of 63. Pablo Picasso also painted himself throughout his life and produced several sketches of himself in 1972, when he was 90 years old. Other examples include Italian Renaissance painter Sofonisba Anguissola, who created a self-portrait in 1620 while in her late 80s, and Peter Paul Rubens, who sketched himself sometime between 1635 and 1640, when he was in his 60s. Shop a large selection of fine art on 1stDibs.
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