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King Nader Shah of Persia – Thamas Koulikan, 18th Century Engraving
King Nader Shah of Persia – Thamas Koulikan, 18th Century Engraving

King Nader Shah of Persia – Thamas Koulikan, 18th Century Engraving

Located in Langweer, NL

The portrait shows him in a three-quarter view, wearing a turban adorned with an aigrette and plume, with armour and richly embroidered robes. His gaze is turned upwards, conveying a...

Category

Mid-17th Century French Antique Armor

Materials

Paper

Pair of 19th Century French Bronze Statues of Knights
Pair of 19th Century French Bronze Statues of Knights

Pair of 19th Century French Bronze Statues of Knights

Located in Brighton, Sussex

A good quality pair of 19th century French bronze statues of soldiers in their armour. 48028 BCELZE

Category

Late 19th Century French Antique Armor

Materials

Bronze

Antique Animal Engraving with Sloth, Armadillos and Pangolin – ca.1825
Antique Animal Engraving with Sloth, Armadillos and Pangolin – ca.1825

Antique Animal Engraving with Sloth, Armadillos and Pangolin – ca.1825

Located in Langweer, NL

The animals themselves are beautifully hand-colored, with vibrant greens, warm browns, and golden accents highlighting the unique textures of their fur, scales, and armor. Collector...

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1820s Antique Armor

Materials

Paper

Pair of French 19th Century Oval Oil on Canvas "Allegory of Fortune and Virtue"
Pair of French 19th Century Oval Oil on Canvas "Allegory of Fortune and Virtue"

Pair of French 19th Century Oval Oil on Canvas "Allegory of Fortune and Virtue"

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Virtue is depicted by a similar maiden in armor with a spear and helmet, flanked by a Putto holding keys.

Category

19th Century French Baroque Antique Armor

Materials

Gesso, Canvas, Giltwood

19th Century Hand Carved Japanese Samurai Sculpture with Traces of Polychromy
19th Century Hand Carved Japanese Samurai Sculpture with Traces of Polychromy

19th Century Hand Carved Japanese Samurai Sculpture with Traces of Polychromy

Located in Yonkers, NY

Its wood, seasoned by time, paints a vivid portrait of a standing guardian, the ethereal dynamism of his stance accentuated by traditional Japanese armor and a wind-kissed scarf. Wh...

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19th Century Japanese Antique Armor

Materials

Wood

Grand Basel Procession – Peter Rot and the Proud Banner of the City, 1855
Grand Basel Procession – Peter Rot and the Proud Banner of the City, 1855

Grand Basel Procession – Peter Rot and the Proud Banner of the City, 1855

Located in Langweer, NL

Mounted on a finely adorned chestnut horse, he wears a noble white tunic accented with blue and gold embroidery, over a suit of polished armor. His helmet is decorated with a black-a...

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1850s Antique Armor

Materials

Paper

1805 Handcolored Engraving of Unique Mammals from Bertuch's "Bilderbuch"
1805 Handcolored Engraving of Unique Mammals from Bertuch's "Bilderbuch"

1805 Handcolored Engraving of Unique Mammals from Bertuch's "Bilderbuch"

Located in Langweer, NL

Each animal is depicted with remarkable detail, highlighting their unique adaptations such as scales, spines, and armor. This plate is part of Friedrich Johann Bertuch's renowned ...

Category

Early 1800s Antique Armor

Materials

Paper

True Pair of French 19th Century Louis XVI St. Bronze Statues of Soldiers
True Pair of French 19th Century Louis XVI St. Bronze Statues of Soldiers

True Pair of French 19th Century Louis XVI St. Bronze Statues of Soldiers

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Above are the handsome soldiers dressed in wonderfully executed period attire wearing armor and a hat while holding impressive spears.

Category

19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Armor

Materials

Bronze

1855 Regal Cavalcade – Duke of Lorraine and the Counts of Thierstein & Oettingen
1855 Regal Cavalcade – Duke of Lorraine and the Counts of Thierstein & Oettingen

1855 Regal Cavalcade – Duke of Lorraine and the Counts of Thierstein & Oettingen

Located in Langweer, NL

The detailed craftsmanship in the rendering of armor, textiles, and equestrian equipment speaks to the high level of skill in lithographic artistry of the period.

Category

1850s Antique Armor

Materials

Paper

Exceptional Pair of 18th Century Girandole Mirrors
Exceptional Pair of 18th Century Girandole Mirrors

Exceptional Pair of 18th Century Girandole Mirrors

Located in Los Angeles, CA

A large-scale, completely original pair of hand-carved, gessoed and 22k gold gilded Venetian crest form mirrors featuring foliate reliefs, flags and dramatic crowns comprised of batt...

Category

1750s Italian Antique Armor

Materials

Crystal

A Pair of 19th Century Pink Ground Paris Porcelain Vases, With Portraits
A Pair of 19th Century Pink Ground Paris Porcelain Vases, With Portraits

A Pair of 19th Century Pink Ground Paris Porcelain Vases, With Portraits

By Porcelaine de Paris

Located in New York, NY

One panel depicts a kneeling male figure in armor with a shield inside an interior setting, while the other shows a seated female figure with a dog in a similar interior.

Category

1840s French Louis XVI Antique Armor

Materials

Porcelain

Antique Bust of Minerva
Antique Bust of Minerva

Antique Bust of Minerva

Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire

The bust statue depicts Minerva, Goddess of War, as she is described in Roman mythology wearing a helmet, detailed armour and a draped tunic called a chiton. She sits proudly on a ro...

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Early 20th Century Georgian Antique Armor

Materials

Spelter

Jeanne-marie Barbey (1876-1960), Trees in Winter, Brown ink wash
Jeanne-marie Barbey (1876-1960), Trees in Winter, Brown ink wash

Jeanne-marie Barbey (1876-1960), Trees in Winter, Brown ink wash

Located in PARIS, FR

In 1919, she organized the first exhibition entitled “Painters of Armor” at the Goupil Gallery. Part of her photographic collection is kept at the Brittany Museum in Rennes.

Category

Early 20th Century Antique Armor

Materials

Watercolor, Graphite

Saint Joan of Arc Statue from a France, Signed Rouillard Angers
Saint Joan of Arc Statue from a France, Signed Rouillard Angers

Saint Joan of Arc Statue from a France, Signed Rouillard Angers

Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight

It is impossible to emphasise the fineness of the detail in this piece, from the chain mail and metal of the armour to the leather and fine skin tones of her skin Saint Joan stands o...

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Late 19th Century French Provincial Antique Armor

Materials

Plaster

English Early 19th Century Oil on Canvas Within a Fine Giltwood Frame
English Early 19th Century Oil on Canvas Within a Fine Giltwood Frame

English Early 19th Century Oil on Canvas Within a Fine Giltwood Frame

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

The painting depicts a young nobleman in armor and draped in a red cape. He wears a pauldron and a fine necklace.

Category

19th Century English Antique Armor

Materials

Canvas, Giltwood

IMPORTANT ANTiQUE 1870 ÉMILE HUGO WINE CISTERN WITH ARMORIAL CREST COST OF ARMS
IMPORTANT ANTiQUE 1870 ÉMILE HUGO WINE CISTERN WITH ARMORIAL CREST COST OF ARMS

IMPORTANT ANTiQUE 1870 ÉMILE HUGO WINE CISTERN WITH ARMORIAL CREST COST OF ARMS

By Emile Hugo

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

The de Plœuc family were of noble origin in Brittany, France, now Plœuc-sur-Lié a former commune in the Côtes-d'Armor. The quartered arms refer to the marriage in 1292 of Taugny de ...

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1870s French High Victorian Antique Armor

Materials

Silver

Maximilian de Béthune Duke of Sully Antique Print, Circa 1660
Maximilian de Béthune Duke of Sully Antique Print, Circa 1660

Maximilian de Béthune Duke of Sully Antique Print, Circa 1660

Located in Langweer, NL

Portrait of Maximilien de Béthune, Duke of Sully, half-length, turned to left and looking to front, with ruff, armour and sash, and a battle on a bridge in the background; in oval.

Category

Mid-17th Century French Antique Armor

Materials

Paper

Pair of Bronze Sconces with Knight Backplate
Pair of Bronze Sconces with Knight Backplate

Pair of Bronze Sconces with Knight Backplate

Located in New York, NY

A pair of fine-cast circa 1920s American bronze sconces with the figure of an armored knight on the backplate and original finish.

Category

1920s American Antique Armor

Materials

Bronze

Pair of bronze standing figures of Spanish explorer & Conquistador Hernan Cortes
Pair of bronze standing figures of Spanish explorer & Conquistador Hernan Cortes

Pair of bronze standing figures of Spanish explorer & Conquistador Hernan Cortes

Located in Lymington, Hampshire

A pair of bronze standing figures of Spanish explorer and Conquistador, Hernan Cortes, by CharlesCumberworth, shown wearing different suits of armour, each with a shaped breastplate,...

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Late 19th Century Spanish Antique Armor

Materials

Bronze

18th Century, French School Portrait of a Young Philip V, the King of Spain
18th Century, French School Portrait of a Young Philip V, the King of Spain

18th Century, French School Portrait of a Young Philip V, the King of Spain

Located in Atlanta, GA

He was dressed in important armor, having gold detailing and a crown set in the background to point out his royal status.

Category

18th Century French Classical Greek Antique Armor

Materials

Canvas, Giltwood, Paint

The Cantons of Zurich and Glarus – A Symbolic Procession of Power & Faith, 1855
The Cantons of Zurich and Glarus – A Symbolic Procession of Power & Faith, 1855

The Cantons of Zurich and Glarus – A Symbolic Procession of Power & Faith, 1855

Located in Langweer, NL

The intricate details of the embroidered banners, facial expressions, and ornamental armor highlight Heinrich Jenny’s artistic mastery, making this a striking historical tribute.

Category

1850s Antique Armor

Materials

Paper

SMS Ägir: German Coastal Defense Ship – 1903 Chromolithograph
SMS Ägir: German Coastal Defense Ship – 1903 Chromolithograph

SMS Ägir: German Coastal Defense Ship – 1903 Chromolithograph

Located in Langweer, NL

SMS Ägir, part of the Siegfried-class, was heavily armored and equipped to defend against potential threats near shore.

Category

Early 1900s Antique Armor

Materials

Paper

Bronze of Jason Fighting the Dragon for the Golden Fleece
Bronze of Jason Fighting the Dragon for the Golden Fleece

Bronze of Jason Fighting the Dragon for the Golden Fleece

Located in London, GB

A fine 19th century patinated bronze of a fully armored classical warrior (probably Jason) fighting a dragon with a spear.

Category

1880s Italian Antique Armor

Materials

Bronze, Ormolu

Historic Costume Print 1845 – Renaissance Youth in Tunic and Cloak
Historic Costume Print 1845 – Renaissance Youth in Tunic and Cloak

Historic Costume Print 1845 – Renaissance Youth in Tunic and Cloak

Located in Langweer, NL

It pairs well with other costume portraits from the same volume and offers a lively contrast to more heavily armored or ecclesiastical figures in the series.

Category

Mid-19th Century French Antique Armor

Materials

Paper

FRENCH 1918 Art-Deco Lacquered Desk Cigar Box In The Shape of a WWI Tank
FRENCH 1918 Art-Deco Lacquered Desk Cigar Box In The Shape of a WWI Tank

FRENCH 1918 Art-Deco Lacquered Desk Cigar Box In The Shape of a WWI Tank

Located in Miami, FL

Later models attempted to rectify some of the tank's original flaws by installing wider and stronger track shoes, thicker frontal armour and the more effective 75mm Mle 1897 field gun.

Category

1910s French Art Deco Antique Armor

Materials

Metal

Antique Handcolored Engraving of Lizards and Amphibians, c.1800
Antique Handcolored Engraving of Lizards and Amphibians, c.1800

Antique Handcolored Engraving of Lizards and Amphibians, c.1800

Located in Langweer, NL

A crocodile skink (*Tribolonotus spp.*), noted for its armored appearance (Fig. 5). This detailed engraving provides an educational glimpse into early zoological depictions of rep...

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Early 1800s Antique Armor

Materials

Paper

Circa 1900 original poster for Champagne Jules Pierlot in Epernay
Circa 1900 original poster for Champagne Jules Pierlot in Epernay

Circa 1900 original poster for Champagne Jules Pierlot in Epernay

Located in PARIS, FR

Additionally, the presence of an elaborate coat of arms with two armored figures reinforces the regal and time-honored tradition of winemaking.

Category

Early 1900s Antique Armor

Materials

Paper, Lithograph

Italian 19th Century Neo-Classical St. Marble & Ormolu Bust
Italian 19th Century Neo-Classical St. Marble & Ormolu Bust

Italian 19th Century Neo-Classical St. Marble & Ormolu Bust

By Luigi Betti

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Caesar is dressed in his celebratory armor, with a cape draped over his shoulder. The young Emperor is gazing to his left, with a his laurel wreath in his hair, and has an Ormolu rib...

Category

19th Century Italian Neoclassical Antique Armor

Materials

Marble, Ormolu

19th Century Oil on Ceramic : Portrait of a Young Lady
19th Century Oil on Ceramic : Portrait of a Young Lady

19th Century Oil on Ceramic : Portrait of a Young Lady

Located in LA CIOTAT, FR

The portrait is stamped with the mark 'Golden Armor' on its reverse.

Category

19th Century English Antique Armor

Materials

Ceramic, Giltwood

Antique Portrait of Gaspard III de Coligny
Antique Portrait of Gaspard III de Coligny

Antique Portrait of Gaspard III de Coligny

Located in Langweer, NL

Portrait of Gaspard III de Coligny, half-length directed to right, looking to front, holding a baton, with moustache, small beard and love lock, and wearing armour and collar edged w...

Category

Mid-17th Century Antique Armor

Materials

Paper

Antique Portrait of Jean Baptiste Budes, Comte de Guébriant
Antique Portrait of Jean Baptiste Budes, Comte de Guébriant

Antique Portrait of Jean Baptiste Budes, Comte de Guébriant

Located in Langweer, NL

Portrait of Jean Baptiste Budes, Comte de Guébriant, half-length directed to right and looking to front, with shoulder-length curled hair, broad collar edged with lace, armour and sa...

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Mid-17th Century Antique Armor

Materials

Paper

Antique Japanese Shakudo Mix-Metal Screw-Back Earrings
Antique Japanese Shakudo Mix-Metal Screw-Back Earrings

Antique Japanese Shakudo Mix-Metal Screw-Back Earrings

Located in Monroe Township, NJ

The patina is achieved by applying a special compound called rokusho, followed by heating, a technique originally used in the creation of Japanese armor and swords. After the materia...

Category

Early 20th Century Japanese Antique Armor

Materials

Shakudo

‘The Sun King' Louis XIV on Horseback, After François Girardon
‘The Sun King' Louis XIV on Horseback, After François Girardon

‘The Sun King' Louis XIV on Horseback, After François Girardon

By François Girardon

Located in Brighton, West Sussex

Louis XIV is shown wearing Roman military armour making an analogy between his god-like power and that of the Roman Emperors, famously alluding to the Equestrian Statue of Marcus Aur...

Category

19th Century French Antique Armor

Materials

Bronze

Antique Map of the Kingdom of Hungary and Transylvania, circa 1780
Antique Map of the Kingdom of Hungary and Transylvania, circa 1780

Antique Map of the Kingdom of Hungary and Transylvania, circa 1780

Located in Langweer, NL

The map’s elaborate title cartouche, found in the upper left corner, features classical motifs such as foliage, armor, and banners, emphasizing the political and military importance ...

Category

Late 18th Century French Antique Armor

Materials

Paper

19th-Century Hand-Coloured Lithograph of Duel with Ornate Shields and Daggers
19th-Century Hand-Coloured Lithograph of Duel with Ornate Shields and Daggers

19th-Century Hand-Coloured Lithograph of Duel with Ornate Shields and Daggers

Located in Langweer, NL

This exceptional work captures the grandeur and ritualized combat associated with Medieval knighthood. The knights' armour is masterfully detailed, featuring bold yellow, red, and b...

Category

1840s Antique Armor

Materials

Paper

Mid-19th Century Sicilian Marionette Knight with Sheild
Mid-19th Century Sicilian Marionette Knight with Sheild

Mid-19th Century Sicilian Marionette Knight with Sheild

Located in London, GB

Still wearing all in brass armour and silk clothing. Made from carved pine sections and full articulated.

Category

1880s Italian Folk Art Antique Armor

Materials

Brass

18th Century Cast Iron Greek Fireplace Screen
18th Century Cast Iron Greek Fireplace Screen

18th Century Cast Iron Greek Fireplace Screen

Located in LEGNY, FR

Beautiful 18th century cast iron fireplace Screen representing Greek working black-smith. There is a Greek armor on the left and the fireplace on the right.

Category

18th Century Greek Antique Armor

Materials

Iron

Attr. Constantine Of Aix, Animated Landscape With Roman Soldiers, 18th/19th Cent
Attr. Constantine Of Aix, Animated Landscape With Roman Soldiers, 18th/19th Cent

Attr. Constantine Of Aix, Animated Landscape With Roman Soldiers, 18th/19th Cent

Located in MARSEILLE, FR

Rocky landscape animated by Roman soldiers in armor: pen and ink wash drawing, gouache or watercolor, in a gilded wooden frame from the Louis XVI period Drawing attributed to Jean A...

Category

Late 18th Century French French Provincial Antique Armor

Materials

Paper

Set of 2 Antique Military Prints by Grose '1812'
Set of 2 Antique Military Prints by Grose '1812'

Set of 2 Antique Military Prints by Grose '1812'

Located in Langweer, NL

Set of two antique prints titled 'Pavisors, a Moveable Tower - A Man at Arms in Plate Armour (..)'. The first print shows a moveable tower, the second print shows a man at arms and a...

Category

Early 19th Century Antique Armor

Materials

Paper

Large Pair of 19th Century French Silvered & Gilt Candelabra of Knights
Large Pair of 19th Century French Silvered & Gilt Candelabra of Knights

Large Pair of 19th Century French Silvered & Gilt Candelabra of Knights

Located in London, GB

An August Pair of Napoleon III Silvered and Gilt Bronze Candelabra Rising from sumptuous scrolling ormolu tripod bases incorporating a slate support and exquisite military regalia...

Category

19th Century French Antique Armor

Materials

Bronze, Ormolu

French Art Nouveau Bust of a child chrysoelephantine marble, after G. de Thouin
French Art Nouveau Bust of a child chrysoelephantine marble, after G. de Thouin

French Art Nouveau Bust of a child chrysoelephantine marble, after G. de Thouin

Located in Valladolid, ES

Gold was typically used to represent elements such as clothing, armor, or accessories, giving them a realistic and luminous appearance.

Category

Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Antique Armor

Materials

Marble, Ormolu

Chinese Miniature Mingqi Robe Rack, c. 680
Chinese Miniature Mingqi Robe Rack, c. 680

Chinese Miniature Mingqi Robe Rack, c. 680

Located in Chicago, IL

Mingqi were buried in tombs and represented all of the things the deceased might need in their next life or in the transition to getting there: weapons, armor, bodyguards, horses, an...

Category

15th Century and Earlier Chinese Tang Antique Armor

Materials

Ceramic

Japanese Cavalryman and General from 1844 in Wahlen's Historical Lithograph
Japanese Cavalryman and General from 1844 in Wahlen's Historical Lithograph

Japanese Cavalryman and General from 1844 in Wahlen's Historical Lithograph

Located in Langweer, NL

Notable Features: - Cavalier Japonais: The cavalryman is shown riding at a gallop, wearing traditional armor with distinct layered garments. His swift movement conveys the dynamic na...

Category

1840s Antique Armor

Materials

Paper

Antique Japanese Shakudo Cufflinks with Floral Designs
Antique Japanese Shakudo Cufflinks with Floral Designs

Antique Japanese Shakudo Cufflinks with Floral Designs

Located in Monroe Township, NJ

Originally developed for use in Japanese armor and swords, Shakudo was banned by the Japanese government in 1876.

Category

Early 20th Century Japanese Antique Armor

Materials

Shakudo

A Monumental Italian Neoclassic Triumphal Military Wall Plaque
A Monumental Italian Neoclassic Triumphal Military Wall Plaque

A Monumental Italian Neoclassic Triumphal Military Wall Plaque

Located in Queens, NY

Roman fruitwood trophy wall plaque carved with the forms of armor, halberds, and other military regalia.

Category

18th Century and Earlier Italian Neoclassical Antique Armor

Materials

Fruitwood

Original Antique War Bond Poster Kriegsanleihe War Loan Soldier WWI Austria
Original Antique War Bond Poster Kriegsanleihe War Loan Soldier WWI Austria

Original Antique War Bond Poster Kriegsanleihe War Loan Soldier WWI Austria

Located in London, GB

Original antique World War One war bond poster for the 3rd War Loan featuring an illustration by the Viennese artist Erwin Puchinger (1875-1944) depicting a soldier in full military ...

Category

1910s Austrian Antique Armor

Materials

Paper

Life Size Cast Bronze Roman Centurion Soldier Torchiere Floor Lamp Circa 1920
Life Size Cast Bronze Roman Centurion Soldier Torchiere Floor Lamp Circa 1920

Life Size Cast Bronze Roman Centurion Soldier Torchiere Floor Lamp Circa 1920

Located in Swedesboro, NJ

Standing tall and fully detailed, the Centurion is depicted in full battle regalia, wearing a crested helmet, ornate breastplate, and classical armor. His muscular form and finely ch...

Category

1920s European Neoclassical Revival Antique Armor

Materials

Bronze

Commanding Tradition: Handcolored Print of the Swiss Guard General, 1862
Commanding Tradition: Handcolored Print of the Swiss Guard General, 1862

Commanding Tradition: Handcolored Print of the Swiss Guard General, 1862

Located in Langweer, NL

The general is shown in resplendent Renaissance-inspired ceremonial armor, highlighted with intricate gold detailing and a plumed helmet.

Category

1860s Antique Armor

Materials

Paper

French 19th Century Patinated Terracotta Statue of a Maiden
French 19th Century Patinated Terracotta Statue of a Maiden

French 19th Century Patinated Terracotta Statue of a Maiden

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Through her attire, her armor can be seen centered by a female mask. She displays a beautiful face and wears a helmet.

Category

19th Century French Antique Armor

Materials

Terracotta

Sailor's Woolie of the American Protected Cruiser "USS Chicago", circa 1885
Sailor's Woolie of the American Protected Cruiser "USS Chicago", circa 1885

Sailor's Woolie of the American Protected Cruiser "USS Chicago", circa 1885

Located in Nantucket, MA

So as an expedient compromise they Navy built "Protected Cruisers," which were not hulled with steel armor (to wit, an ironclad), but were protected with a steel armored deck.

Category

1880s American Folk Art Antique Armor

Materials

Wool

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