What is 17th-century furniture called?

What 17th-century furniture is called varies. The general term for all furniture produced 100 years ago, including 17th-century pieces, is antique furniture. You may also choose to be more specific and describe a piece by its style. Theatrical and lavish, the Baroque style was prevalent across Europe from the 17th to the mid-18th century and spread around the world through colonialism, including in Asia, Africa and the Americas. Baroque furniture was extravagant in all aspects, from shape to materials. 17th-century pieces from England often feature characteristics of the William and Mary style, such as crisp lines, maple and walnut veneers, inlaid bands and C-scroll ornaments. On 1stDibs, explore a variety of antique furniture.

Who invented the reflector telescope in the 17th century?

Sir Isaac Newton invented the reflector telescope in the 17th century. He created it as a replacement for the refracting telescope, which tended to have poor optics. Find a collection of antique and vintage telescopes on 1stDibs from some of the world’s top sellers.

What are the major features of Dutch 17th century portraiture?

17th-century Dutch portraiture has many similarities to other Baroque paintings, including rich colors, dark shadows and intense lighting. Many famous Dutch Baroque works lean toward realism. In Dutch portraiture, props and detailed backgrounds are uncommon. You'll find a collection of Dutch Baroque paintings from some of the world’s top art dealers on 1stDibs.

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.

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 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.

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.

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Carved Wood Angel Italy

Pair of Carved Wooden Praying Angels, 17th Century

$3,297

Pair of Carved Wooden Praying Angels, 17th Century

Located in NANTES, FR

**Pair of Carved Wooden Praying Angels, 17th Century These carved wooden angels likely originate from an antique altarpiece.

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Antique 17th Century French Baroque Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Guardian Angel, 17th century Italian Old Master oil on copper, 17th century

$2,458Sale Price|20% Off

Guardian Angel, 17th century Italian Old Master oil on copper

Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire

Guardian Angel Italian School, 17th century Oil painting on copper, framed Framed size: 12 x 10.5 inches Fine quality early Italian Old Master oil on copper panel, dating to the 17t...

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17th Century Renaissance Portrait Paintings

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Oil

Tuscany school from 17th CenturyAngel Annunciation Paint 17th Century Oil on canvas Old master Tuscany school, 1630-1680

$8,454Sale Price|20% Off

Angel Annunciation Paint 17th Century Oil on canvas Old master Tuscany school

Located in Riva del Garda, IT

In this case, although it is difficult to attribute the work to a particular name, the stylistic characteristics suggest that it was painted by a master of the Florentine school, act...

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17th Century Old Masters Figurative Paintings

Materials

Oil

Italian 17th CenturyAngelic Cherubs with Classical Figure in Wilderness Finely Painted Preparatory

$2,838Sale Price|20% Off

Angelic Cherubs with Classical Figure in Wilderness Finely Painted Preparatory

Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire

Figure with Cherubim in Wilderness Italian School, 17th century oil painting on wood panel framed 13 x 11 inches condition: overall for its age very good, though the work is most lik...

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17th Century Old Masters Figurative Paintings

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Oil, Wood Panel

17th Century Italian Angel Console

$17,200

17th Century Italian Angel Console

Located in New Orleans, LA

17th century polychromed angels with later elements.

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20th Century Italian Console Tables

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Giltwood

17th century Veronese schoolChrist Supported by an Angel in the Garden of Gethsemane, On Slate, Early 1600s

$8,125

Christ Supported by an Angel in the Garden of Gethsemane, On Slate

Located in Stockholm, SE

The dramatic contrasts of light and shadow, together with the solemn palette, enhance the emotional gravity of the scene and reflect stylistic traits associated with early 17th-centu...

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Early 17th Century Old Masters Figurative Paintings

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Slate

17th Century Italian Putto - Angel

$7,950

17th Century Italian Putto - Angel

Located in Round Top, TX

A stunning architectural element of a 17th century Putto - Angel from the Veneto region of, Italy.

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Antique 17th Century Italian Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Angel Sculptures with Torch Shaped Candleholders, 17th Century

$7,600Sale Price / set|20% Off

Angel Sculptures with Torch Shaped Candleholders, 17th Century

Located in North Miami, FL

A pair of early 17th Century Baroque polychromed carved wood Angel sculptures with torch shaped candleholders.

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Antique Early 17th Century Italian Baroque Figurative Sculptures

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Gold Leaf

Agar and the Angel -Oil Paint - Late 17th Century, 17th century

$18,850

Agar and the Angel -Oil Paint - Late 17th Century

Located in Roma, IT

In this beautiful canvas it is not difficult to recognize the typical characteristics of roman painting in a mature phase f the baroque season, capable of welcoming and summarizing t...

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Late 17th Century Baroque Figurative Paintings

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Oil

17th Century Carved Giltwood Heralding Angel

$4,085

17th Century Carved Giltwood Heralding Angel

Located in Gloucestershire, GB

Mid 17th century French carved giltwood and polychrome heralding angel.

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Antique 17th Century French Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

17th Century Carved Wood and Polychrome Angel Bracket

$8,000

17th Century Carved Wood and Polychrome Angel Bracket

Located in New Orleans, LA

A striking hand-carved wooden figure of a wingless angel. Originally crafted as a decorative wall bracket. The figure is richly detailed with flowing drapery painted in deep blue and...

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Antique 17th Century French Rococo Wall Brackets

Materials

Wood

Simone Cantarini The Arrival of the Angel - Etching By Simone Cantarini - 17th Century, 17th

$753

The Arrival of the Angel - Etching By Simone Cantarini - 17th Century

Located in Roma, IT

The Arrival of the Angel is an old master artwork realized by Simone Cantarini in 17th Century.

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17th Century Old Masters Figurative Prints

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Etching

Tobias and the Angel , Flanders, 17th Century

$21,786

Tobias and the Angel , Flanders, 17th Century

Located in PARIS, FR

Tobias and the Angel , oil on canvas , Flanders, 17th Century.

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Antique 17th Century Dutch Baroque Paintings

Materials

Canvas

Scandinavian Late 17th Century Baroque Angel Candleholder

$1,800Sale Price|47% Off

Scandinavian Late 17th Century Baroque Angel Candleholder

Located in Copenhagen, K

Late 17th Century Baroque Angel Candlestick, Scandinavian Amazing carved wood and polychrome candleholder.

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Antique Late 17th Century Scandinavian Baroque Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Angel, archangel, or saint, on a base. Spanish school, 17th century.

$494

Angel, archangel, or saint, on a base. Spanish school, 17th century.

Located in Madrid, ES

Spanish School, 17th century. It has defects. A carved, polychrome, and gilded wood sculpture depicting a young male figure dressed in armor reminiscent of Classicism, which also f...

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Antique 17th Century Spanish Baroque Religious Items

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Other

17th Century, Italian Painting with Saint Cecilia with Angels in Concert

$37,684

17th Century, Italian Painting with Saint Cecilia with Angels in Concert

Located in IT

17th century Roman school, Santa Cecilia with angels in concert, oil painting on canvas The valuable painting, in excellent condition, depicts Saint Cecilia playing the organ, sur...

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Antique 17th Century Italian Baroque Paintings

Materials

Canvas

17th Century Italian Painting with Angel Wing Frame and 17th Century Arm

$7,000

17th Century Italian Painting with Angel Wing Frame and 17th Century Arm

By Interi

Located in Columbia, SC

It is framed with 17th and 18th century Italian angel wings and adorned with rare minerals and an agate heart.

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Antique 17th Century Italian Rococo Paintings

Materials

Quartz, Rock Crystal, Iron

Spanish Old MasterHuge 17th Century Spanish Old Master Oil Painting Wounded Pilgrim with Angel, 17th century

$4,803Sale Price|20% Off

Huge 17th Century Spanish Old Master Oil Painting Wounded Pilgrim with Angel

Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire

The Pilgrim and Angel Spanish School, 17th Century oil on canvas, gilt framed framed: 48 x 37 inches canvas: 43 x 32 inches provenance: private collection, Barcelona, Spain condition...

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17th Century Baroque Portrait Paintings

Materials

Oil, Canvas

Late 17th Century French Wall Decoration "Angel's Face"

$3,226

Late 17th Century French Wall Decoration "Angel's Face"

Located in Sofia, BG

17th century wall decoration representing an angel's face made of white ceramic hand-painted in black with beautiful golden collar, France.

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Antique Late 17th Century French Figurative Sculptures

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Ceramic

CENTRAL ITALY SCHOOL Pair of Sculptures Louis XIV "Angels" late 17th Century

$7,949

CENTRAL ITALY SCHOOL Pair of Sculptures Louis XIV "Angels" late 17th Century

Located in Madrid, ES

CENTRAL ITALY SCHOOL Pair of Sculptures from the Louis XIV era "Angels" late 17th Century in carved and silver lacquered wood on contemporary bases lacquered with imitation red marb...

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Antique Late 17th Century Italian Louis XIV Figurative Sculptures

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Wood

Pair of Oak Ceroferarius Angels , Flanders , 17th Century

$18,842 / set

Pair of Oak Ceroferarius Angels , Flanders , 17th Century

Located in PARIS, FR

Beautiful pair of cerulean angels sculpted in the round in a very lively position (the movement in the hair is remarkable), almost baroque. Very nice execution of the armour in the ...

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Antique 17th Century Belgian Baroque Figurative Sculptures

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Oak

17th Century Polychrome Wooden Niche with Angels and Pilasters

$10,598

17th Century Polychrome Wooden Niche with Angels and Pilasters

Located in Marbella, ES

17th century Polychrome wooden Niche with Angels and Pilasters.

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Antique 17th Century Spanish Religious Items

Materials

Wood

Antique 17th Century Wood Carving Fragment Angel Original Paint

$3,179

Antique 17th Century Wood Carving Fragment Angel Original Paint

Located in Munich, DE

This beautiful 17th century carved angel has retained its original paint.

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Antique 17th Century French Baroque Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Felice Torelli17th Century by Felice Torelli Hagar and the Angel Oil on Canvas, Late 17th Century

$17,907Sale Price|20% Off

17th Century by Felice Torelli Hagar and the Angel Oil on Canvas

Located in Milano, Lombardia

Felice Torelli (Verona, Italy, 1667 - Bologna, Italy, 1748) Title: Hagar and the Angel Medium: Oil on canvas Dimensions: without frame 41 x 116 cm - with frame 52.5 x 127 cm Origina...

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Late 17th Century Old Masters Landscape Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Cotton Canvas, Oil

17th Century, Spanish Giltwood Baroque Altarpiece with Angel Head

$2,650Sale Price|43% Off

17th Century, Spanish Giltwood Baroque Altarpiece with Angel Head

Located in Buisson, FR

Stunning and complete unique early Baroque altarpiece with beautiful and very rich carved and gilded decor, Spain, circa 1650 Weathered, small losses, old repairs and adjustments of ...

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Antique 17th Century Spanish Baroque Religious Items

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Wood

Giovanni Stefano Danedi17th Century by Giovanni Stefano Danedi Madonna and Child Crowned by Angels, Middle of 17th Century

$24,117Sale Price|22% Off

17th Century by Giovanni Stefano Danedi Madonna and Child Crowned by Angels

Located in Milano, Lombardia

Giovanni Stefano Danedi, called Montalto (Treviglio, Italy, 1612 - Milan, Italy, 1690) Title: Madonna and Child crowned by angels Medium: Oil on panel Dimensions: without frame 58 x ...

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17th Century Old Masters Portrait Paintings

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Panel, Oil

17th Century French Oak Cabinet with an Angel's Head Decoration

$3,750Sale Price|35% Off

17th Century French Oak Cabinet with an Angel's Head Decoration

Located in Sofia, BG

France, Epoque 17th century Measures: 85 x 71 x 38 cm.

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Antique Early 17th Century French Cabinets

Materials

Oak

French 16th/ 17th Century Weathered Oak Renaissance Angel Fragment

$264Sale Price|47% Off

French 16th/ 17th Century Weathered Oak Renaissance Angel Fragment

Located in Buisson, FR

Beautiful weathered oak winged angel head Renaissance ornament. France, 16/ 17th century.

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Antique 16th Century French Renaissance Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Oak

Pair of 17th Century Italian Carved and Polychrome Angel Figures

$8,900 / set

Pair of 17th Century Italian Carved and Polychrome Angel Figures

Located in Essex, MA

Pair of Late 17th/Early 18th Century carved and polychrome Italian angel figures.

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Antique Late 17th Century Italian Baroque Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Pair of Spanish 17th Century Carved Wood Winged Angel Candleholders

$3,768

Pair of Spanish 17th Century Carved Wood Winged Angel Candleholders

Located in Boven Leeuwen, NL

A captivating pair of Spanish Baroque carved-wood angel candleholders, late 17th century (circa 1690).

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Antique 17th Century Spanish Baroque Candlesticks

Materials

Wood

Couple of torchero angels. Carved and polychrome wood. Spanish school, 17th c.

$5,890 / set

Couple of torchero angels. Carved and polychrome wood. Spanish school, 17th c.

Located in Madrid, ES

Couple of torchero angels. Carved and polychrome wood. Spanish school, 17th century.

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Antique 17th Century Spanish Baroque Religious Items

Materials

Wood

17th Century Italian Baroque Sculptures Pair of Angels with Cornucopia

$5,655Sale Price / set|20% Off

17th Century Italian Baroque Sculptures Pair of Angels with Cornucopia

Located in Milano, MI

A pair of antique Italian angels carrying a cornucopia, two exclusive Baroque polychrome hand painted and hand carved giltwood armorial sculptures dating back to late 17th century an...

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Antique Late 17th Century Italian Baroque Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Pine

17th Century Italian Baroque Angel Figure with Candleholder Circa 1650-1700

$1,854Sale Price|46% Off

17th Century Italian Baroque Angel Figure with Candleholder Circa 1650-1700

Located in Buisson, FR

Wonderful angel figure with candle holder. Traces of the original paint visible, Italy, circa 1650-1700. Weathered, losses and old repairs H:58cm W:25cm D:12cm

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Antique 17th Century Italian Baroque Religious Items

Materials

Wood

French, 17th / 18th Century Carved Stone Angel Head Ornament

$582Sale Price|43% Off

French, 17th / 18th Century Carved Stone Angel Head Ornament

Located in Buisson, FR

Beautiful weathered hand carved stone angel head ornament that once adorned a facade. France, circa 1650-1750. Weathered. Measurement includes the wooden base.

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Antique 18th Century French Baroque Architectural Elements

Materials

Stone

Pair of 17th Century Italian Angel Heads on Antique Mercury Mirrors

$2,400 / set

Pair of 17th Century Italian Angel Heads on Antique Mercury Mirrors

By Interi

Located in Columbia, SC

Pair of 17th century Italian wood angel heads and original textile foliage with sun-ray fragments mounted on antique mercury glass mirrors.

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Antique 17th Century Italian Rococo Contemporary Art

Materials

Mirror, Textile, Mercury Glass, Wood

Anthony van DyckVirgin and Child with Angels, Baroque Oil on Copper, 17th Century, 1650

$24,000

Virgin and Child with Angels, Baroque Oil on Copper, 17th Century

By Anthony van Dyck

Located in New York, NY

The Virgin and Child with two music-making angels, after Van Dyck; in clouds, the Virgin shown half-length supporting the infant Jesus on an orb, looking to right at an angel playing...

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17th Century Baroque Figurative Paintings

Materials

Copper

Winged angels, very large pair of paneled panels, Flanders 17th century

$25,907 / set

Winged angels, very large pair of paneled panels, Flanders 17th century

Located in PARIS, FR

Flanders, or perhaps northern France? 17th century

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Antique 17th Century French Baroque Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Wood

17th Century French Carved Oak Baroque Altar Niche with Angel Head

$1,053Sale Price|54% Off

17th Century French Carved Oak Baroque Altar Niche with Angel Head

Located in Buisson, FR

Unique carved oak Baroque altar niche with its original color and gilding. France, circa 1650-1700. Weathered, small losses Measurement includes the wooden base. H:65cm W:27,5cm D...

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Antique 17th Century French Baroque Architectural Elements

Materials

Wood

Pair of cereriferous angels, Flanders, 17th c.

$18,253

Pair of cereriferous angels, Flanders, 17th c.

Located in PARIS, FR

Beautiful pair of ceraferous angels sculpted in the round in a very lively position (the movement in the hair is remarkable), almost Baroque. Very fine execution of the plastron armo...

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Antique 17th Century Dutch Baroque Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Oak

17th Century Italian 'Madonna and Angels' Painting Framed with Gems and Minerals

$4,500

17th Century Italian 'Madonna and Angels' Painting Framed with Gems and Minerals

By Interi

Located in Columbia, SC

17th century Italian oil painting of Mary surrounded by cherub angels framed with a 17th century Italian pediment and fluorite, pyrite, chalcedony, jasper, and barite natural specime...

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Antique 17th Century Italian Baroque Paintings

Materials

Rock Crystal, Quartz, Pyrite

Pair of French 17th Century Angel Candle Holders in Carved Elmwood

$5,900 / set

Pair of French 17th Century Angel Candle Holders in Carved Elmwood

Located in Dallas, TX

Standing at over two feet tall, this 17th century pair of angel candlesticks has been carved out of a beautiful French elm wood.

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Antique 17th Century French Candlesticks

Materials

Metal

Alonso Cano (granada, 1601 – Granada, 1667)Guardian Angel Cano Paint 17th Century Oil on canvas Old master Spanish school, 1620-1660

$12,007Sale Price|20% Off

Guardian Angel Cano Paint 17th Century Oil on canvas Old master Spanish school

Located in Riva del Garda, IT

The protagonist of our painting is the Archangel Raphael, depicted while protecting a child [1]: the meaning of this iconography, which spread primarily between the 16th and 17th cen...

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17th Century Old Masters Figurative Paintings

Materials

Oil

A 17th Century Mounted French Limestone Carving of a Winged Angel

$2,400

A 17th Century Mounted French Limestone Carving of a Winged Angel

Located in Dallas, TX

Originally part of a larger architectural from a French building in the 1600s, this hand-carved limestone fragment of a winged angel has been mounted more recently to a painted black...

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Antique 17th Century French Baroque Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Stone, Limestone, Metal

Lucrina Fetti, née Giustina Fetti (Rome, c. 1590 – Mantua, 1673)Announcing Angel Fetti Paint 17th Century Oil on canvas Old master Italy Art, 1630-1670

$10,410Sale Price|20% Off

Announcing Angel Fetti Paint 17th Century Oil on canvas Old master Italy Art

Located in Riva del Garda, IT

Her artistic style was strongly shaped both by her Roman family upbringing and by her long devotional work at the court in 17th-century Mantua, carried out within the convent of Sant...

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17th Century Old Masters Figurative Paintings

Materials

Oil

Pair of Giltwood Angels Provence or Italy, 17th c.

$12,953 / set

Pair of Giltwood Angels Provence or Italy, 17th c.

Located in PARIS, FR

Four candle light angels, Provence or Italy 17th century Set of angels, bearers of the light brought by Christ.

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Antique Early 17th Century Italian Baroque Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Carlo Maratta (Camerano, 1625 - Rome, 1713)Angels Floral Garland Maratta Paint Oil on table Old master 17th Century Italian, 1697

$7,807Sale Price|40% Off

Angels Floral Garland Maratta Paint Oil on table Old master 17th Century Italian

Located in Riva del Garda, IT

Pair of angels with floral garland and cartouche with family motto 'Pulchriora latent' Workshop of Carlo Maratta (Camerano, 1625 - Rome, 1713) Dated on parchment, right: 1697 oil on...

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17th Century Old Masters Paintings

Materials

Oil

Italian 17th/ 18th Century Baroque Carved Wooden Silverleaf Mirror With Angels

$1,855Sale Price|51% Off

Italian 17th/ 18th Century Baroque Carved Wooden Silverleaf Mirror With Angels

Located in Buisson, FR

Amazing 17th/ 18th century hand carved silverleaf mirror.

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Antique 18th Century Italian Baroque Wall Mirrors

Materials

Wood

Rare Renaissance Northern Italian Bronze Sculpture of Angel, 16th / 17th century

$7,800

Rare Renaissance Northern Italian Bronze Sculpture of Angel, 16th / 17th century

Located in Shippensburg, PA

GUIDING ANGEL Probably Northern Italian, late 16th or early 17th century Lost-wax cast bronze, nuanced black lacquered patination Raised on a later Sienna marble base 7 7/8" H x 2 ...

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Antique 16th Century Italian Renaissance Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Marble, Bronze

17th Century Italian Angel Putto with Peridot on Lucite and Framed with Emerald

$3,000

17th Century Italian Angel Putto with Peridot on Lucite and Framed with Emerald

By Interi

Located in Columbia, SC

17th century Italian hand-sculpted plaster angel head with coordinating peridot on lucite and framed with natural-forming emerald and mica.

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Antique 17th Century Italian Rococo Wall-mounted Sculptures

Materials

Rock Crystal, Crystal

Beautiful Pair of Angels, Provence or Italy, 17th c.

$14,131

Beautiful Pair of Angels, Provence or Italy, 17th c.

Located in PARIS, FR

Gilt and polychrome wood, carved in the round. Provence or Italy, 17th century

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Antique Early 17th Century Italian Baroque Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Rembrandt van RijnFine 17th Century Dutch Old Master Oil on Panel Angelic Visitation to Figures

$13,956Sale Price|20% Off

Fine 17th Century Dutch Old Master Oil on Panel Angelic Visitation to Figures

By Rembrandt van Rijn

Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire

The Angelic Visitation Dutch School, mid 17th century circle of Rembrandt (Dutch 1606-1669) oil on wooden panel, framed in faux tortoiseshell style frame. framed: 25 x 28.75 painting...

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17th Century Old Masters Figurative Paintings

Materials

Oil, Wood Panel

Christ Angels Pietro Da Cortona Paint Oil on canvas Old master 17th Century Art

Pietro da Cortona, born as Pietro Berrettini (Cortona 1597 - Rome 1669)Christ Angels Pietro Da Cortona Paint Oil on canvas Old master 17th Century Art, 1630-1699

$8,454Sale Price|20% Off

Christ Angels Pietro Da Cortona Paint Oil on canvas Old master 17th Century Art

Located in Riva del Garda, IT

Christ surrounded by angels in the desert Circle of Pietro da Cortona, born as Pietro Berrettini (Cortona 1597 - Rome 1669) Oils on canvas (66 x 50 cm. - in frame 80 x 64 cm.) The ...

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17th Century Old Masters Paintings

Materials

Oil

Lucas de la Haye, called Luca Fiammingo (Nivelles, 1612-Rome, 1682)Saint Cecilia Angels De La Haye Paint 17th Century Oil on canvas Old master, 1640-1680

$12,130Sale Price|20% Off

Saint Cecilia Angels De La Haye Paint 17th Century Oil on canvas Old master

Located in Riva del Garda, IT

Cecilia and two cherubs anticipate the salon-like refinements that presage the transmontane baroque, that artistic current à la page so beloved by the cultured Roman aristocracy of t...

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17th Century Old Masters Paintings

Materials

Oil

Roman School, 17/18th CenturySaint Michael Angels Roman School 17/18th Century Paint Oil on canvas Old master, 1680-1750

$10,782Sale Price|20% Off

Saint Michael Angels Roman School 17/18th Century Paint Oil on canvas Old master

Located in Riva del Garda, IT

Saint Michael the Archangel expels the rebellious angels from paradise (probably a preparatory sketch) Roman school, 17th/18th century Oil on canvas 99 x 73 cm Framed 119 x 94 ...

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17th Century Old Masters Figurative Paintings

Materials

Oil

Hendrick van Balen (Antwerp 1575 - 1632)Madonna Angels Van Balen Paint Oil on table Old master 16/17th Century Flemish, 1590-1650

$7,225Sale Price|20% Off

Madonna Angels Van Balen Paint Oil on table Old master 16/17th Century Flemish

Located in Riva del Garda, IT

The author of this work, which can be dated to the early 17th century, although the pictorial stylistic features are still indebted to chronologically earlier models, is to be found ...

Category

17th Century Old Masters Paintings

Materials

Oil

17th Century Oil on Canvas Italian Religious Painting Christ with Angels, 1690

$5,065

17th Century Oil on Canvas Italian Religious Painting Christ with Angels, 1690

Located in Vicoforte, Piedmont

Antique Italian painting from the late 17th/early 18th century. Oil on canvas artwork depicting Christ with angels and symbols of the Passion, crafted with excellent craftsmanship.

Category

Antique 1690s Italian Paintings

Materials

Canvas

IMPORTANT 17TH CENTURY CIRCA 1680 OAK CARVED SURMOUNT OF CHERUB ANGELS & FLOWERs

$9,484

IMPORTANT 17TH CENTURY CIRCA 1680 OAK CARVED SURMOUNT OF CHERUB ANGELS & FLOWERs

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale lovely hand carved 17th century wall Surmount Circa 1640-1680 depicting winged Cherub Angels holding flowers...

Category

Antique 1680s English Charles II Architectural Elements

Materials

Oak

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