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Antique set of 4 English Windsor lowback chairs with character
Antique set of 4 English Windsor lowback chairs with character

Antique set of 4 English Windsor lowback chairs with character

Located in Harderwijk, NL

They are not only functional but also add timeless elegance and character to almost any interior. The chairs can be easily combined with both antique and modern dining tables.

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19th Century Classical Roman Antique Character

Materials

Wood

Ancient Roman Characters - Etching by Nicola Vanni - 18th Century

Ancient Roman Characters - Etching by Nicola Vanni - 18th Century

By Nicola Vanni

Located in Roma, IT

Ancient Roman Fresco from "Antiquities of Herculaneum" is an etching on paper realized by Nicola Vanni in the 18th Century. Signed on the plate. Good conditions with foxing, due to...

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Late 18th Century Old Masters Antique Character

Materials

Etching

Engraving in color, Architectural place, with characters, italy 19th
Engraving in color, Architectural place, with characters, italy 19th

Engraving in color, Architectural place, with characters, italy 19th

Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR

This is an engraving, in colors. With a large frame in wood. Representing an architectural place. It has been made in Italy in the 19th Century.

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19th Century Italian American Classical Antique Character

Materials

Paper

Mr Micawber from David Copperfield – Original Dickens Character Lithograph, 1889
Mr Micawber from David Copperfield – Original Dickens Character Lithograph, 1889

Mr Micawber from David Copperfield – Original Dickens Character Lithograph, 1889

Located in Langweer, NL

Mr Micawber from David Copperfield – Original Dickens Character Lithograph by Kyd, c.1889 Description: This charming lithograph depicts Mr Wilkins Micawber, one of the most beloved ...

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Late 19th Century English Antique Character

Materials

Paper

Wonderfully Expressive Pair Bookends, Decorative Practical and Full of Character
Wonderfully Expressive Pair Bookends, Decorative Practical and Full of Character

Wonderfully Expressive Pair Bookends, Decorative Practical and Full of Character

Located in Lisse, NL

Because of their unique character and excellent condition, they make a thoughtful and meaningful gift, for teachers, students, writers, librarians, collectors or anyone with a passio...

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Early 20th Century European Art Deco Antique Character

Materials

Wood

English antique Windsor stool from the 18th century with character
English antique Windsor stool from the 18th century with character

English antique Windsor stool from the 18th century with character

Located in Harderwijk, NL

This charming and subtle antique English Windsor stool from the 18th century is an elegant addition to almost any interior. In addition to serving as a seat, it can also be easily us...

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18th Century Classical Roman Antique Character

Materials

Wood

Majestic Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Covered Jar with Dragons, Theater Characters
Majestic Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Covered Jar with Dragons, Theater Characters

Majestic Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Covered Jar with Dragons, Theater Characters

Located in Long Island City, NY, NY

A Majestic and Large Japanese Meiji Cloisonné Enamel Covered Jar with Dragons, Mythological Creatures, and Theater Characters. Presenting a truly majestic and captivating piece, be...

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19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Character

Materials

Enamel

Portrait of a Man with a Pipe, Character Study Oil Painting
Portrait of a Man with a Pipe, Character Study Oil Painting

Portrait of a Man with a Pipe, Character Study Oil Painting

Located in Genève, GE

The portrait demonstrates skilled observation and a sensitivity to character typical of traditional European figurative painting.

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Mid-19th Century Dutch School Antique Character

Materials

Oil, Wood Panel

19th Century Blanket Chest with Brass Hardware and Rustic Character
19th Century Blanket Chest with Brass Hardware and Rustic Character

19th Century Blanket Chest with Brass Hardware and Rustic Character

Located in Yonkers, NY

An Indonesian wooden blanket chest from the 19th century with brass hardware and rustic character. Introducing this 19th-century Indonesian wooden blanket chest, a charismatic fusion...

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19th Century Indonesian Rustic Antique Character

Materials

Iron

Folk art walking stick depicting flowers and characters, Russia 1830.
Folk art walking stick depicting flowers and characters, Russia 1830.

Folk art walking stick depicting flowers and characters, Russia 1830.

Located in Milan, IT

Folk Art Walking Stick, carved and sculpted from a single piece of wood, the walking stick has a flattened overall shape. The base is rounded, from which the shaft rises, featuring t...

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Mid-19th Century Russian Antique Character

Materials

Wood

Piper Musician Cartoon Character 18K Yellow White Gold Charm Pendant
Piper Musician Cartoon Character 18K Yellow White Gold Charm Pendant

Piper Musician Cartoon Character 18K Yellow White Gold Charm Pendant

Located in London, GB

An 18 karat (18K) yellow and white gold charm pendant designed as a cartoon character of a piper or musician playing the pipe, clarinet, recorder or similar musical instrument.

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1920s French Antique Character

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Early Japanese Wooden Figure Deity Or Other Magical Character In Flow
Early Japanese Wooden Figure Deity Or Other Magical Character In Flow

Early Japanese Wooden Figure Deity Or Other Magical Character In Flow

Located in Ukiah, CA

This is one of the hardest pieces I’ve tried to explain to people. When I first saw it, I honestly thought it was just an old piece of driftwood or some naturally worn fragment. The...

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17th Century Japanese Antique Character

Materials

Wood

Rare Gabon Mask From Tsogho Peoples with Character, Central Africa
Rare Gabon Mask From Tsogho Peoples with Character, Central Africa

Rare Gabon Mask From Tsogho Peoples with Character, Central Africa

Located in Point Richmond, CA

Early and rare mask from Gabon, Central Africa, created by the Tsogho peoples. Powerful large mask with carved open eyes, and black painted eyes above, below heavy carved eyebrows. ...

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Early 20th Century Gabonese Tribal Antique Character

Materials

Wood

KataborI netsuke in black lacquer depicting the character "ju" or longevity
KataborI netsuke in black lacquer depicting the character "ju" or longevity

KataborI netsuke in black lacquer depicting the character "ju" or longevity

Located in PARIS, FR

Katabori-type netsuke (fully three-dimensional) in carved wood, lacquered in black, depicting the character ju (“longevity”). Signed Zanaka. Ink in East Asia is generally presented i...

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Early 19th Century Japanese Edo Antique Character

Materials

Lacquer

18th Century Oil on Canvas Italian Antique Landscape with Characters Painting
18th Century Oil on Canvas Italian Antique Landscape with Characters Painting

18th Century Oil on Canvas Italian Antique Landscape with Characters Painting

Located in Vicoforte, IT

Antique Italian painting from the 18th century. Framework oil on canvas depicting a landscape with figures of good pictorial quality. Nice sized and pleasantly decorated paintinf wit...

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1750s Antique Character

Materials

Canvas, Oil

18th Century, Italian Painting Depicting Landscape with Watermill and Characters
18th Century, Italian Painting Depicting Landscape with Watermill and Characters

18th Century, Italian Painting Depicting Landscape with Watermill and Characters

Located in IT

The scene is enlivened by some characters placed in the foreground. Two women and a man, dressed in peasant clothes, approach a fishmonger, who, leaning on a pool of water, is intent...

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Mid-18th Century Italian Rococo Antique Character

Materials

Canvas

English antique set of 2 Windsor chairs with character, beautiful colouring
English antique set of 2 Windsor chairs with character, beautiful colouring

English antique set of 2 Windsor chairs with character, beautiful colouring

Located in Harderwijk, NL

They are not only functional but also add timeless elegance and character to almost any interior. The chairs can be easily combined with both an antique and a modern dining table.

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Early 19th Century Antique Character

Materials

Wood

Mr. Pecksniff from Martin Chuzzlewit – Dickens Character Lithograph by Kyd, 1889
Mr. Pecksniff from Martin Chuzzlewit – Dickens Character Lithograph by Kyd, 1889

Mr. Pecksniff from Martin Chuzzlewit – Dickens Character Lithograph by Kyd, 1889

Located in Langweer, NL

Pecksniff from Martin Chuzzlewit – Dickens Character Lithograph by Kyd, c.1889 Description: This richly colored chromolithograph depicts the character Mr.

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Late 19th Century English Antique Character

Materials

Paper

Old Original Engraving  with soldiers characters in Paris France 19th
Old Original Engraving  with soldiers characters in Paris France 19th

Old Original Engraving with soldiers characters in Paris France 19th

Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR

This is an engraving, with blue, Red colors. Representing Soldiers in place Vendôme, and Place du Chatelet in Paris.. It has been made in France in the 19th Century. With the collect...

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19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Character

Materials

Paper

Fine Quality Three Character Mid-19thC Framed Chinese Watercolor Pith Painting
Fine Quality Three Character Mid-19thC Framed Chinese Watercolor Pith Painting

Fine Quality Three Character Mid-19thC Framed Chinese Watercolor Pith Painting

Located in Incline Village, NV

Fine quality three character mid 19th century (circa 1850) watercolor on pith paper; a Chinese painting; depicting an Emperor with. perhaps, a concubine by his side and a page or eun...

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1850s Chinese Qing Antique Character

Materials

Paint, Paper

Antique Qing Dynasty Chinese Character Blessing Couplet Poem Panels Plaques 53"
Antique Qing Dynasty Chinese Character Blessing Couplet Poem Panels Plaques 53"

Antique Qing Dynasty Chinese Character Blessing Couplet Poem Panels Plaques 53"

Located in Dayton, OH

Beautiful pair of antique Chinese wooden couplet wall plaques dating to the late Qing Dynasty. Hand-carved with traditional Chinese gold calligraphy and red lacquer, these panels wer...

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Late 19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Character

Materials

Hardwood, Paint

Toots from Dombey & Son – Dickens Character Lithograph by Kyd, c.1889
Toots from Dombey & Son – Dickens Character Lithograph by Kyd, c.1889

Toots from Dombey & Son – Dickens Character Lithograph by Kyd, c.1889

Located in Langweer, NL

Toots from Dombey & Son – Dickens Character Lithograph by Kyd, c.1889 Description: This charming chromolithograph depicts the affable and eccentric character Toots from *Dombey and ...

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Late 19th Century English Antique Character

Materials

Paper

Antique Natural Edge Settee with Custom Upholstery and Rustic Character
Antique Natural Edge Settee with Custom Upholstery and Rustic Character

Antique Natural Edge Settee with Custom Upholstery and Rustic Character

Located in Yonkers, NY

An antique Indonesian rustic wooden settee from the early 20th century, with natural edge, newly done custom upholstery and dark patina. Created in Indonesia during the early years o...

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Early 20th Century Indonesian Rustic Antique Character

Materials

Wood

Edouard Detaille (1848 1912), A Carnival character, original signed Drawing
Edouard Detaille (1848 1912), A Carnival character, original signed Drawing

Edouard Detaille (1848 1912), A Carnival character, original signed Drawing

By Jean Baptiste Édouard Detaille

Located in Paris, FR

Edouard Detaille (1848-1912) A Carnival character and a Zouave 19.5 x 12.5 cm Pen and ink on paper Signed lower left with the initials (faded) In a modern framing : 35 x 28 cm T...

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1880s Academic Antique Character

Materials

Ink

Antique Germany Lidded Character Beer Stein Munich Child, Martin Pausen 1910s
Antique Germany Lidded Character Beer Stein Munich Child, Martin Pausen 1910s

Antique Germany Lidded Character Beer Stein Munich Child, Martin Pausen 1910s

Located in Nuernberg, DE

A gorgeous character beer stein - Munich Child. This character beer stein has been made in Germany circa 1910s or older, marked Martin Pausen, Munich, Germany.

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1910s German Art Nouveau Antique Character

Materials

Pewter

Antique Art Deco Bronze Figural Male & Female Character Sculptural Bookends
Antique Art Deco Bronze Figural Male & Female Character Sculptural Bookends

Antique Art Deco Bronze Figural Male & Female Character Sculptural Bookends

Located in Hamilton, Ontario

This pair of Art Deco bronze figural bookends are signed, but the artist could not be identified. It is presumed this pair of bookends was made in Austria in approximately 1920 in th...

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Early 20th Century Austrian Art Deco Antique Character

Materials

Granite, Bronze

Chinese blue and white porcelain teapot with six-character mark, ca 1700
Chinese blue and white porcelain teapot with six-character mark, ca 1700

Chinese blue and white porcelain teapot with six-character mark, ca 1700

Located in Delft, NL

Chinese blue and white porcelain teapot with six-character mark, ca 1700 A blue and white porcelain teapot with a silver mounted spout.

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Early 18th Century Chinese Antique Character

Materials

Porcelain

Ruth Milles French Art Deco Terracotta Statue, "Suzanne" Breton Character, 1927
Ruth Milles French Art Deco Terracotta Statue, "Suzanne" Breton Character, 1927

Ruth Milles French Art Deco Terracotta Statue, "Suzanne" Breton Character, 1927

By Ruth Milles

Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR

France, 1927. "Suzanne", Breton character. Measures: Height 8.7" (22cm), width 5.9" (15cm), depth 5.5" (14cm).

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1920s French Art Deco Antique Character

Materials

Terracotta

Pair of Chinese 1920s Lacquered Calligraphy Signs with Hand-Carved Characters
Pair of Chinese 1920s Lacquered Calligraphy Signs with Hand-Carved Characters

Pair of Chinese 1920s Lacquered Calligraphy Signs with Hand-Carved Characters

Located in Yonkers, NY

This pair of vertical Chinese signs, dating to the early 20th century, is richly decorated with bold hand-carved calligraphy. Each panel is crafted from wood and finished in a warm l...

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Early 20th Century Chinese Antique Character

Materials

Wood

19th Century French Antique Hand Carved Bronze Fireplace Dogs with Characters
19th Century French Antique Hand Carved Bronze Fireplace Dogs with Characters

19th Century French Antique Hand Carved Bronze Fireplace Dogs with Characters

Located in Sofia, BG

Pair of French bronze fireplace dogs each one representing a figure of well dressed character of a dancing lady and a gentleman. Good authentic condition with normal trace of use.

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Mid-19th Century French Antique Character

Materials

Bronze

Indian 19th Century Wood and Metal Cart Wheel with Rustic Character
Indian 19th Century Wood and Metal Cart Wheel with Rustic Character

Indian 19th Century Wood and Metal Cart Wheel with Rustic Character

Located in Yonkers, NY

An antique Indian wood and metal cart wheel with great rustic character. This antique Indian cart wheel, crafted from wood and metal, showcases an exceptional rustic character that s...

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19th Century Indian Antique Character

Materials

Metal

17th Century Oil on Canvas Venetian Style Landscape with Characters Painting
17th Century Oil on Canvas Venetian Style Landscape with Characters Painting

17th Century Oil on Canvas Venetian Style Landscape with Characters Painting

Located in Vicoforte, Piedmont

Oil on canvas artwork depicting a landscape with figures from the Venetian school, of good pictorial quality. We see four characters around the fire, perhaps farmers or wayfarers, im...

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1640s Italian Antique Character

Materials

Canvas

Oil on Board Characters on a Boat a Very Unusual Subject
Oil on Board Characters on a Boat a Very Unusual Subject

Oil on Board Characters on a Boat a Very Unusual Subject

Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight

Oil on Board Characters on a Boat A very unusual subject with several strange colourful characters at sea under a white flag The painting is in good condition and nicely framed...

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Early 1900s Folk Art Antique Character

Materials

Paint

Antique Character Stein of the Nuremberg Tower, by Theodor Wieseler Germany
Antique Character Stein of the Nuremberg Tower, by Theodor Wieseler Germany

Antique Character Stein of the Nuremberg Tower, by Theodor Wieseler Germany

Located in Nuernberg, DE

Antique tower-shaped beer stein by Theodor Wieseler, it served as a prototype for one of the towers of Nuremberg Castle; German, late 19th century, with blue-violet salt glaze and a ...

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Early 20th Century German Folk Art Antique Character

Materials

Pewter

Large Ancient Cart Wheel with Rustic Character and Time-Worn Appearance
Large Ancient Cart Wheel with Rustic Character and Time-Worn Appearance

Large Ancient Cart Wheel with Rustic Character and Time-Worn Appearance

Located in Yonkers, NY

This large ancient wooden cart wheel exudes great rustic character, captivating our attention with its authentic patina and time-worn appearance.

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19th Century Thai Rustic Antique Character

Materials

Wood

Chinese 19th Century Dowry Chest with Fretwork and Carved Gilt Characters
Chinese 19th Century Dowry Chest with Fretwork and Carved Gilt Characters

Chinese 19th Century Dowry Chest with Fretwork and Carved Gilt Characters

Located in Yonkers, NY

This façade is adorned with dark painted fretwork, serving as a perfect background for the gilt characters to stand out beautifully. Each panel shows two characters, standing on ausp...

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19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Character

Materials

Wood

Chinese Ink Box Crafted from Bronze with Character Engravings C. 1900
Chinese Ink Box Crafted from Bronze with Character Engravings C. 1900

Chinese Ink Box Crafted from Bronze with Character Engravings C. 1900

Located in Jimbaran, Bali

A Chinese Ink Box crafted from bronze, with engraved Chinese characters from the early 20th century. This item may also be used to store a collection of small items or even be used a...

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Early 20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Antique Character

Materials

Bronze

Japanese Noh Mask Depicting Yoroboshi 'Blind Monk' Character Signed by Myori
Japanese Noh Mask Depicting Yoroboshi 'Blind Monk' Character Signed by Myori

Japanese Noh Mask Depicting Yoroboshi 'Blind Monk' Character Signed by Myori

Located in Fukuoka, JP

Japanese signed Noh Mask depicting Yoroboshi (Blind Monk) character Yoroboshi captures the complex emotions of intense grief and spiritual deliverance.

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Early 20th Century Japanese Antique Character

Materials

Wood

19th Century European Polychrome Carved Wood Figure of a Dickensian Character
19th Century European Polychrome Carved Wood Figure of a Dickensian Character

19th Century European Polychrome Carved Wood Figure of a Dickensian Character

Located in GB

An extremely fine European polychrome carved wood figure of a Dickensian character, circa 1900. In the form of a gentleman with long side whiskers.

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19th Century French Antique Character

Materials

Wood

Pair of 19th Century Chinese Hand-Carved Temple Corbels with Characters
Pair of 19th Century Chinese Hand-Carved Temple Corbels with Characters

Pair of 19th Century Chinese Hand-Carved Temple Corbels with Characters

Located in Yonkers, NY

A pair of 19th century Chinese hand-carved temple corbels featuring stylized characters. Each corbel showcases a great wood openwork carving featuring a dynamic Chinese character, an...

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19th Century Chinese Antique Character

Materials

Wood

Chinese Qing Dynasty 19th Century Elmwood Chair with Character Carved Medallion
Chinese Qing Dynasty 19th Century Elmwood Chair with Character Carved Medallion

Chinese Qing Dynasty 19th Century Elmwood Chair with Character Carved Medallion

Located in Yonkers, NY

Created in China during the Qing Dynasty, this elmwood chair features a horseshoe back carved with characters standing out on a red background. Showcasing a rectangular wooden seat, ...

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19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Character

Materials

Wood

Pair of Yellow Ground Chinese Famille Rose Planters with Ch. Characters
Pair of Yellow Ground Chinese Famille Rose Planters with Ch. Characters

Pair of Yellow Ground Chinese Famille Rose Planters with Ch. Characters

Located in New York, NY

Each is beautifully painted in Imperial yellow ground enamels and hand painted with Chinese characters in poly-chrome enamels. The top and base are finished with a beautiful pink and...

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1880s Chinese Chinese Export Antique Character

Materials

Porcelain

19th Century French Black Forest Carved Cabaret Character Lamps on Barrel Bases
19th Century French Black Forest Carved Cabaret Character Lamps on Barrel Bases

19th Century French Black Forest Carved Cabaret Character Lamps on Barrel Bases

Located in Dallas, TX

Bring charm and character to a bar, wine cellar, or game room with this whimsical pair of antique cabaret lamps.

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Late 19th Century French Black Forest Antique Character

Materials

Walnut

Mrs Gamp from Martin Chuzzlewit – Kyd Character Print after Dickens, ca. 1889
Mrs Gamp from Martin Chuzzlewit – Kyd Character Print after Dickens, ca. 1889

Mrs Gamp from Martin Chuzzlewit – Kyd Character Print after Dickens, ca. 1889

Located in Langweer, NL

Mrs Gamp from Martin Chuzzlewit – Kyd Character Print after Dickens, ca. 1889 Description: This original chromolithograph portrays the unforgettable character of Mrs Sarah Gamp from...

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Late 19th Century English Antique Character

Materials

Paper

Sam Weller from Pickwick Papers – Kyd Character Sketch after Dickens, ca. 1889
Sam Weller from Pickwick Papers – Kyd Character Sketch after Dickens, ca. 1889

Sam Weller from Pickwick Papers – Kyd Character Sketch after Dickens, ca. 1889

Located in Langweer, NL

Sam Weller from Pickwick Papers – Kyd Character Sketch after Dickens, ca. 1889 Description: This richly colored chromolithograph shows Sam Weller, one of Charles Dickens’s most belo...

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Late 19th Century English Antique Character

Materials

Paper

Sampson Brass from Old Curiosity Shop – Kyd Character Print after Dickens, 1889
Sampson Brass from Old Curiosity Shop – Kyd Character Print after Dickens, 1889

Sampson Brass from Old Curiosity Shop – Kyd Character Print after Dickens, 1889

Located in Langweer, NL

Use a soft cream or ivory mat to complement the tone of the paper and bring out the character’s detail. Ideal for display with other Kyd character prints in a themed grouping.

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Late 19th Century English Antique Character

Materials

Paper

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Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the antique character you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Frequently made of wood, ceramic and metal, every antique character was constructed with great care. There are many kinds of the antique character you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. Each antique character bearing Folk Art, Victorian or Mid-Century Modern hallmarks is very popular. Many designers have produced at least one well-made antique character over the years, but those crafted by Bohne & Sohne, Sarreguemines and Hermann Steiner are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is a Antique Character?

The average selling price for an antique character at 1stDibs is $1,800, while they’re typically $18 on the low end and $45,475 for the highest priced.