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Grand Tour Patinated Bronze Narcissus on Marble Base signed G. Sommer
Grand Tour Patinated Bronze Narcissus on Marble Base signed G. Sommer

Grand Tour Patinated Bronze Narcissus on Marble Base signed G. Sommer

Located in London, GB

Produced in the workshop of Giorgio Sommer (1834–1914), one of the most important artistic entrepreneurs operating in Naples during the late nineteenth century, the bronze was intend...

Category

1870s Antique Archaeology

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Set of Four French Directoire Period Carved Wood Side Chairs, Circa 1795
Set of Four French Directoire Period Carved Wood Side Chairs, Circa 1795

Set of Four French Directoire Period Carved Wood Side Chairs, Circa 1795

Located in New York, NY

The balanced proportions, archaeological ornament, and stylized classical motifs are characteristic of French Directoire design, bridging the Louis XVI and Empire periods.

Category

1790s French Directoire Antique Archaeology

Materials

Wood

Important Sandstone Torso of a Female Deity in the Khmer Angkor Style
Important Sandstone Torso of a Female Deity in the Khmer Angkor Style

Important Sandstone Torso of a Female Deity in the Khmer Angkor Style

Located in Beuzevillette, FR

Important sandstone torso of a female deity, probably inspired by representations of Uma or the devatas of ancient Khmer art, carved during the colonial period in the late 19th or e...

Category

Late 19th Century Asian Antique Archaeology

Materials

Sandstone

Ancient Athens and Piraeus Map by Ambroise Tardieu, 1825
Ancient Athens and Piraeus Map by Ambroise Tardieu, 1825

Ancient Athens and Piraeus Map by Ambroise Tardieu, 1825

Located in Langweer, NL

Keywords: Athens Map, Ancient Athens, Piraeus Map, Attica Map, Acropolis, Athens Acropolis, Long Walls, Piraeus Harbour, Phalerum, Academy of Athens, Lyceum, Ceramicus, Classical Gre...

Category

1820s French Antique Archaeology

Materials

Paper

Hadra Hydria (Water Jar). Ancient Greek, 3rd century BC. Pottery. 40.5 cm.
Hadra Hydria (Water Jar). Ancient Greek, 3rd century BC. Pottery. 40.5 cm.

Hadra Hydria (Water Jar). Ancient Greek, 3rd century BC. Pottery. 40.5 cm.

Located in BARCELONA, ES

This function gives the type particular archaeological and ritual significance. The vessel has a globular body resting on a ring foot, a tall cylindrical neck and an everted rim.

Category

15th Century and Earlier Classical Greek Antique Archaeology

Materials

Pottery

Antique Egyptian Revival Cast Iron Andirons Firedogs Fireplace Accessory Sphinx
Antique Egyptian Revival Cast Iron Andirons Firedogs Fireplace Accessory Sphinx

Antique Egyptian Revival Cast Iron Andirons Firedogs Fireplace Accessory Sphinx

Located in Greven, DE

Egyptian Revival enjoyed a renewed surge of popularity in the late 19th century, fuelled by archaeological discoveries, museum exhibitions, and a sustained fascination with ancient E...

Category

Late 19th Century European Egyptian Revival Antique Archaeology

Materials

Iron, Cast Iron

6th-8th C. Post-Gupta Sandstone Thousand Buddhas Bodh Gaya Temple Stela Relief
6th-8th C. Post-Gupta Sandstone Thousand Buddhas Bodh Gaya Temple Stela Relief

6th-8th C. Post-Gupta Sandstone Thousand Buddhas Bodh Gaya Temple Stela Relief

Located in 足利市, JP

Capturing the pure, restrained spiritual serenity of classical Gupta aesthetics, the rhythmic geometric repetition of dozens of meditative figures creates a profound dialogue between...

Category

15th Century and Earlier Japanese Brutalist Antique Archaeology

Materials

Sandstone

Greek Vases and Amphorae – Classical Antiquity Chromolithograph, Meyers 1898
Greek Vases and Amphorae – Classical Antiquity Chromolithograph, Meyers 1898

Greek Vases and Amphorae – Classical Antiquity Chromolithograph, Meyers 1898

Located in Langweer, NL

Technique: Chromolithograph Maker: Meyers Konversations-Lexikon, Bibliographisches Institut, Leipzig, Germany, 1898 Keywords: Greek vases, Greek pottery, amphora, krater, stamnos, ...

Category

Late 19th Century German Antique Archaeology

Materials

Paper

Roman Temple - Etching by Isidoro Frezza - 18th Century

Roman Temple - Etching by Isidoro Frezza - 18th Century

By Isidoro Frezza

Located in Roma, IT

The Bourbon King Carlo appointed fifteen scholars creating a new “Herculaneum Academy” to study the artifacts and publish the results of the archaeological excavations of the sites. ...

Category

Late 18th Century Old Masters Antique Archaeology

Materials

Etching

Ancient Athens City Plan with Acropolis by Ambroise Tardieu, 1825
Ancient Athens City Plan with Acropolis by Ambroise Tardieu, 1825

Ancient Athens City Plan with Acropolis by Ambroise Tardieu, 1825

Located in Langweer, NL

The extraordinary concentration of classical landmarks makes this an especially appealing map for collectors interested in Athens, Greek archaeology, classical architecture and ancie...

Category

1820s French Antique Archaeology

Materials

Paper

8th C. Tenpyo Edo/Meiji Inscribed Kanzeonji Temple Tile InkstoneーZen Calligraphy
8th C. Tenpyo Edo/Meiji Inscribed Kanzeonji Temple Tile InkstoneーZen Calligraphy

8th C. Tenpyo Edo/Meiji Inscribed Kanzeonji Temple Tile InkstoneーZen Calligraphy

Located in 足利市, JP

It effortlessly bridges archaeological sacred antiquity, Japanese calligraphy heritage, and minimalist modern sculpture.

Category

Mid-19th Century Japanese Edo Antique Archaeology

Materials

Ceramic, Earthenware, Terracotta

Roman Temple Fresco - Etching by Nicola Fiorillo- 18th Century

Roman Temple Fresco - Etching by Nicola Fiorillo- 18th Century

By Nicola Fiorillo

Located in Roma, IT

The Bourbon King Carlo appointed fifteen scholars creating a new “Herculaneum Academy” to study the artifacts and publish the results of the archaeological excavations of the sites. ...

Category

18th Century Old Masters Antique Archaeology

Materials

Etching

Roman Still Life Fresco - Etching by Carlo Oraty - 18th Century

Roman Still Life Fresco - Etching by Carlo Oraty - 18th Century

By Carlo Oraty 1

Located in Roma, IT

The Bourbon King Carlo appointed fifteen scholars creating a new “Herculaneum Academy” to study the artifacts and publish the results of the archaeological excavations of the sites. ...

Category

Late 18th Century Old Masters Antique Archaeology

Materials

Etching

Mars In His Chariot - Etching by Luigi Aloja - 18th Century

Mars In His Chariot - Etching by Luigi Aloja - 18th Century

By Luigi Aloja

Located in Roma, IT

The Bourbon King Carlo appointed fifteen scholars creating a new “Herculaneum Academy” to study the artifacts and publish the results of the archaeological excavations of the sites. ...

Category

Late 18th Century Old Masters Antique Archaeology

Materials

Etching

Sparrows On Boughs, Roman Fresco  - Etching by Raffaele Barone  - 18th Century

Sparrows On Boughs, Roman Fresco - Etching by Raffaele Barone - 18th Century

By Raffaele Barone

Located in Roma, IT

The Bourbon King Carlo appointed fifteen scholars creating a new “Herculaneum Academy” to study the artifacts and publish the results of the archaeological excavations of the sites. ...

Category

Late 18th Century Old Masters Antique Archaeology

Materials

Etching

19th Century Set 12 Italian Neoclassical  Engravings of Antique Candelabra
19th Century Set 12 Italian Neoclassical  Engravings of Antique Candelabra

19th Century Set 12 Italian Neoclassical Engravings of Antique Candelabra

Located in Madrid, ES

Collection of twelve Italian archaeological engravings depicting monumental antique candelabra from celebrated classical collections, including references to the Villa Albani, the Mu...

Category

Mid-19th Century Italian Neoclassical Antique Archaeology

Materials

Glass, Wood, Paper

Antique Print of Ancient Greek Coins and Medals, Tardieu, 1825
Antique Print of Ancient Greek Coins and Medals, Tardieu, 1825

Antique Print of Ancient Greek Coins and Medals, Tardieu, 1825

Located in Langweer, NL

An especially appealing print for collectors interested in ancient Greek coins, numismatics, classical archaeology and Greek mythology. Engraver: Pierre-Antoine Tardieu After: A.

Category

1820s French Antique Archaeology

Materials

Paper

Ancient Olympia and Olympic Games Site Plan by Ambroise Tardieu, 1825
Ancient Olympia and Olympic Games Site Plan by Ambroise Tardieu, 1825

Ancient Olympia and Olympic Games Site Plan by Ambroise Tardieu, 1825

Located in Langweer, NL

Keywords: Ancient Olympia, Olympia Map, Olympic Games, Ancient Olympics, Olympic Stadium, Hippodrome, Temple of Zeus, Temple of Jupiter, Temple of Hera, Altis, Ancient Greece, Greek ...

Category

1820s French Antique Archaeology

Materials

Paper

Female Figure. Ancient Greece, 3rd century BC. Terracotta. 12.5 cm height.
Female Figure. Ancient Greece, 3rd century BC. Terracotta. 12.5 cm height.

Female Figure. Ancient Greece, 3rd century BC. Terracotta. 12.5 cm height.

Located in BARCELONA, ES

The survival of the sale catalogue and the identification of the present figure as no. 242 provide an exceptionally early and documented provenance, adding considerably to its archae...

Category

15th Century and Earlier Classical Greek Antique Archaeology

Materials

Terracotta

Large 19th Century Biblical Oil Painting, Christ and the Samaritan Woman at the
Large 19th Century Biblical Oil Painting, Christ and the Samaritan Woman at the

Large 19th Century Biblical Oil Painting, Christ and the Samaritan Woman at the

By Continental School

Located in GB

The painting reflects the 19th-century European fascination with the landscapes, architecture and dress of the biblical world, when artists increasingly sought to give traditional re...

Category

19th Century Romantic Antique Archaeology

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Tiffany & Co. 1850's 18K Yellow Gold Matching Double Antique Bracelets
Tiffany & Co. 1850's 18K Yellow Gold Matching Double Antique Bracelets

Tiffany & Co. 1850's 18K Yellow Gold Matching Double Antique Bracelets

By Tiffany & Co.

Located in New York, NY

Linear gold work and delicate beaded accents extend from each central motif, creating a strong, almost archaeological quality. The substantial scale and beautifully aged gold give th...

Category

19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Archaeology

Materials

Yellow Gold, 18k Gold

14th Century Islamic Copper Alloy Oil Lamp with Bird Handle
14th Century Islamic Copper Alloy Oil Lamp with Bird Handle

14th Century Islamic Copper Alloy Oil Lamp with Bird Handle

Located in Nottingham, GB

Cast and worked in copper alloy, the surface has developed a deep and varied patina, with areas of wear and surviving engraved detail contributing to its archaeological character. Th...

Category

15th Century and Earlier Antique Archaeology

Materials

Copper

Antique Map of Delphi and Mount Parnassus by Ambroise Tardieu, 1825
Antique Map of Delphi and Mount Parnassus by Ambroise Tardieu, 1825

Antique Map of Delphi and Mount Parnassus by Ambroise Tardieu, 1825

Located in Langweer, NL

Keywords: Delphi Map, Delphes, Mount Parnassus, Parnassus Map, Oracle of Delphi, Oracle of Apollo, Apollo, Pythia, Ancient Greece, Greek Mythology, Greek Archaeology, Phocis, Cirrha,...

Category

1820s French Antique Archaeology

Materials

Paper

Roman Inscriptions in Herculaneum - Etching by Filippo de Grado - 18th Century

Roman Inscriptions in Herculaneum - Etching by Filippo de Grado - 18th Century

By Filippo de Grado

Located in Roma, IT

The Bourbon King Carlo appointed fifteen scholars to create a new “Herculaneum Academy” to study the artifacts and publish the results of the archaeological excavations of the sites....

Category

Late 18th Century Old Masters Antique Archaeology

Materials

Etching

Seascape - Etching by  Giuseppe Aloja - 18th Century

Seascape - Etching by Giuseppe Aloja - 18th Century

By Giuseppe Aloja

Located in Roma, IT

The Bourbon King Carlo appointed fifteen scholars creating a new “Herculaneum Academy” to study the artifacts and publish the results of the archaeological excavations of the sites. ...

Category

18th Century Old Masters Antique Archaeology

Materials

Etching

Seascape - Etching by Vincenzo Aloja  - 18th Century

Seascape - Etching by Vincenzo Aloja - 18th Century

By Vincenzo Aloja

Located in Roma, IT

The Bourbon King Carlo appointed fifteen scholars creating a new “Herculaneum Academy” to study the artifacts and publish the results of the archaeological excavations of the sites. ...

Category

Late 18th Century Old Masters Antique Archaeology

Materials

Etching

Oil Lamp - Etching by Marcantonio Iacomino - 18th Century

Oil Lamp - Etching by Marcantonio Iacomino - 18th Century

By Marcantonio Iacomino

Located in Roma, IT

The Bourbon King Carlo appointed fifteen scholars creating a new “Herculaneum Academy” to study the artifacts and publish the results of the archaeological excavations of the sites. ...

Category

18th Century Old Masters Antique Archaeology

Materials

Etching

Oil Lamp - Etching by Niccolò Vanni  - 18th Century

Oil Lamp - Etching by Niccolò Vanni - 18th Century

By Niccolò Vanni

Located in Roma, IT

The Bourbon King Carlo appointed fifteen scholars creating a new “Herculaneum Academy” to study the artifacts and publish the results of the archaeological excavations of the sites. ...

Category

18th Century Old Masters Antique Archaeology

Materials

Etching

Oil Lamp - Etching by Marcantonio Iacomino - 18th Century

Oil Lamp - Etching by Marcantonio Iacomino - 18th Century

By Marcantonio Iacomino

Located in Roma, IT

The Bourbon King Carlo appointed fifteen scholars creating a new “Herculaneum Academy” to study the artifacts and publish the results of the archaeological excavations of the sites. ...

Category

18th Century Old Masters Antique Archaeology

Materials

Etching

Oil Lamp - Etching by Niccolò Vanni  - 18th Century

Oil Lamp - Etching by Niccolò Vanni - 18th Century

By Niccolò Vanni

Located in Roma, IT

The Bourbon King Carlo appointed fifteen scholars creating a new “Herculaneum Academy” to study the artifacts and publish the results of the archaeological excavations of the sites. ...

Category

18th Century Old Masters Antique Archaeology

Materials

Etching

Oil Lamp - Etching by Niccolò Vanni  - 18th Century

Oil Lamp - Etching by Niccolò Vanni - 18th Century

By Niccolò Vanni

Located in Roma, IT

The Bourbon King Carlo appointed fifteen scholars creating a new “Herculaneum Academy” to study the artifacts and publish the results of the archaeological excavations of the sites. ...

Category

18th Century Old Masters Antique Archaeology

Materials

Etching

Oil Lamp With Decoration - Etching by Giovanni Battista Casanova - 18th Century

Oil Lamp With Decoration - Etching by Giovanni Battista Casanova - 18th Century

By Giovanni Battista Casanova

Located in Roma, IT

The Bourbon King Carlo appointed fifteen scholars creating a new “Herculaneum Academy” to study the artifacts and publish the results of the archaeological excavations of the sites. ...

Category

Late 18th Century Old Masters Antique Archaeology

Materials

Etching

19th Century Neapolitan Grand Tour Bronze of Narcissus on Fossil Marble Base
19th Century Neapolitan Grand Tour Bronze of Narcissus on Fossil Marble Base

19th Century Neapolitan Grand Tour Bronze of Narcissus on Fossil Marble Base

Located in Seaford, GB

Small bronzes after celebrated antiquities were produced in Naples throughout the 19th century for collectors and travellers undertaking the Grand Tour, particularly following the ar...

Category

1880s Revival Antique Archaeology

Materials

Bronze

Tiffany Studios New York "Chinese Geometric" Table Lamp
Tiffany Studios New York "Chinese Geometric" Table Lamp

Tiffany Studios New York "Chinese Geometric" Table Lamp

By Tiffany Studios

Located in New York, NY

Collected by the father of archaeology Johann Winckelmann, the braziers were well documented in folios collected by many an artistic cognoscente.

Category

Early 1900s American Art Nouveau Antique Archaeology

Materials

Bronze

Ancient Roman Fresco Herculaneum -Etching N.Billy  - 18th Century

Ancient Roman Fresco Herculaneum -Etching N.Billy - 18th Century

By Nicola Billy

Located in Roma, IT

The Bourbon King Carlo appointed fifteen scholars creating a new “Herculaneum Academy” to study the artifacts and publish the results of the archaeological excavations of the sites. ...

Category

Late 18th Century Old Masters Antique Archaeology

Materials

Etching

Ancient Roman Fresco Herculaneum - Original Etching G. Morghen  - 18th Century

Ancient Roman Fresco Herculaneum - Original Etching G. Morghen - 18th Century

By Giovanni Elia Morghen

Located in Roma, IT

The Bourbon King Carlo appointed fifteen scholars creating a new “Herculaneum Academy” to study the artifacts and publish the results of the archaeological excavations of the sites. ...

Category

Late 18th Century Old Masters Antique Archaeology

Materials

Etching

Set of Two Ancient Greek Architecture Prints, Athens, Tardieu, 1825
Set of Two Ancient Greek Architecture Prints, Athens, Tardieu, 1825

Set of Two Ancient Greek Architecture Prints, Athens, Tardieu, 1825

Located in Langweer, NL

Keywords: Ancient Athens, Greek Architecture, Acropolis, Athens Acropolis, Propylaea, Propylées, Temple of Hephaestus, Temple of Theseus, Theseion, Greek Temple, Doric Architecture, ...

Category

1820s French Antique Archaeology

Materials

Paper

Pair of Marble Feet Sculptures, Early 20th Century
Pair of Marble Feet Sculptures, Early 20th Century

Pair of Marble Feet Sculptures, Early 20th Century

Located in Madrid, ES

Inspired by the fragments of ancient Greek and Roman statuary, these finely carved works evoke the atmosphere of archaeological discoveries and the enduring fascination with Classica...

Category

1910s Antique Archaeology

Materials

Marble

Ancient Roman Ship - Etching by Nicola Fiorillo - 18th Century

Ancient Roman Ship - Etching by Nicola Fiorillo - 18th Century

By Nicola Fiorillo

Located in Roma, IT

The Bourbon King Carlo appointed fifteen scholars creating a new “Herculaneum Academy” to study the artifacts and publish the results of the archaeological excavations of the sites. ...

Category

18th Century Modern Antique Archaeology

Materials

Etching

Curated Collection of Six Antique and Vintage Lead Merchant Bale Seals
Curated Collection of Six Antique and Vintage Lead Merchant Bale Seals

Curated Collection of Six Antique and Vintage Lead Merchant Bale Seals

Located in London, GB

The group presents a beautiful spectrum of preservation, from crisp, legible stamped text to heavily oxidized, earth-toned archaeological patinas. Dimensions: Individual seals vary ...

Category

Mid-18th Century Late Victorian Antique Archaeology

French 19th Century Tôle Painted and Gilt Bronze Neoclassical Amphora
French 19th Century Tôle Painted and Gilt Bronze Neoclassical Amphora

French 19th Century Tôle Painted and Gilt Bronze Neoclassical Amphora

Located in Sunshine, LA

Inspired by the archaeological treasures unearthed at Pompeii, this incredible tôle-painted urn recalls a tradition when Grand Tour travelers returned from Italy captivated by the be...

Category

Late 19th Century French Neoclassical Antique Archaeology

Materials

Metal, Bronze

Ancient Roman Fresco Herculaneum - Original Etching G. Morghen  - 18th Century

Ancient Roman Fresco Herculaneum - Original Etching G. Morghen - 18th Century

By Guglielmo Morghen

Located in Roma, IT

The Bourbon King Carlo appointed fifteen scholars creating a new “Herculaneum Academy” to study the artifacts and publish the results of the archaeological excavations of the sites. ...

Category

Late 18th Century Old Masters Antique Archaeology

Materials

Etching

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Antique Archaeology For Sale on 1stDibs

You are likely to find exactly the antique archaeology you’re looking for on 1stDibs, as there is a broad range for sale. Every item for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using Gold, 18k Gold and Yellow Gold. Finding the perfect antique archaeology may mean sifting through those created during different time periods — you can find an early version that dates to the 19th Century and a newer variation that were made as recently as the 20th Century. There have been many well-made iterations of the classic antique archaeology over the years, but those made by Castellani, Edward F. Caldwell & Co. and Fabergé are often thought to be among the most beautiful. An antique archaeology can make for a versatile accessory, but a selection from our variety of 6 Coral versions can add an especially stylish touch. See these pages for a cabochon iteration of this accessory, while there are also round cut cut and emerald cut cut versions available here, too. There aren’t many items for men if you’re seeking an antique archaeology, as most of the options available are for women and unisex.

How Much is a Antique Archaeology?

The price for an antique archaeology starts at $130 and tops out at $260,140 with these prints-works-on-paper, on average, selling for $3,800.