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1880s Shoe Description Print
Located in Tarrytown, NY
1880s print describing shoes. From a Southampton, NY estate.
Category
1880s Antique Descriptions
Materials
Paper
First Edition Print 'Description de L'Egypt'
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
Wonderful illustrations from Egyptian tombs obtained after the late 18th Century French expedition to Egypt under Napoleon Bonaparte.
After Napoleon conquered Egypt in the early 180...
Category
19th Century French Antique Descriptions
Materials
Paper
Large First Edition Print 'Description De L'egypt'
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
Wonderful illustrations from Egyptian tombs obtained after the late 18th century French expedition to Egypt under Napoleon Bonaparte.
After Napoleon conquered Egypt in the early 180...
Category
19th Century French Antique Descriptions
Materials
Paper
Early 20th Century Chinese Compound Wedding Armoire/Wardrobe Description
Located in Pomona, CA
Of rectangular form, the well-figured, matched door panels fitted flush within the solidly constructed frame, simple flat door panels with natural wood grain on the front. This weddi...
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Descriptions
Materials
Wood
Set of Four Coloured Etchings from Description de l'Égypte
Located in London, GB
Set of four coloured etchings from Description de l'Égypte
French, 1809-1822
Mount: Height 41cm
Category
Early 19th Century French Egyptian Antique Descriptions
Materials
Paper
Le Jardin des Plantes, Description et Moeurs des Mammifèeres (1842)
Located in Langweer, NL
First edition 'Le Jardin des Plantes, description et moeurs des mammifèeres de la menagerie et du
Category
Mid-19th Century Antique Descriptions
Materials
Paper
Astronomie Populaire, Description Générale Du Ciel by Camille Flammarion, '1880'
Located in Langweer, NL
'Astronomie populaire, description générale du ciel' by Camille Flammarion. Published in Paris
Category
Late 19th Century Antique Descriptions
Materials
Paper
Free Shipping
H 11.03 in W 7.88 in D 2.17 in
Late 18th Century First Edition Print 'Description de L'Egypt'
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
Wonderful illustrations from Egyptian tombs obtained during the late 18th Century French expedition to Egypt under Napoleon Bonaparte.
After Napoleon conquered Egypt in the early 18...
Category
19th Century French Antique Descriptions
Materials
Paper
1630 Pierre Petit map "Description du Gouvernement de la Capelle" Ric0010
Located in Norton, MA
1630 Pierre Petit map entitled
"Description du Gouvernement de la Capelle,"
Ric0010
Pierre
Category
17th Century Dutch Antique Descriptions
Materials
Paper
H 18.9 in W 22.45 in D 0.4 in
Description of the city of Delft, by Dirck can Bleyswijck - ILLUSTRATED, 1667
Located in Middletown, NY
A very good copy of Bleyswijck famous description of the history, topography, institutions, and
Category
Mid-17th Century Dutch Antique Descriptions
Materials
Gold Leaf
H 7.5 in W 6 in D 2.5 in
HEYLYN. Mikrokosmos A Little Description of the Great World. THIRD EDITION 1627
Located in Hillsborough, NJ
AUTHOR: HEYLYN, Peter.
TITLE: Mikrokosmos. A Little Description of the Great World.
PUBLISHER
Category
1620s British Antique Descriptions
Materials
Leather
H 7.38 in W 5.88 in D 2 in
Antique Engraving with a Description of the Monkey Temple in Japan, 1669
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique print, titled: 'Beschryving van de Japansche Apen-tempel.' - ('Description of the Japanese
Category
1660s Antique Descriptions
Materials
Paper
Description Pair of French Walnut Bedside Tables Adorned with Fine Louis XV Mar
Located in Miami, FL
Pair of French walnut bedside tables adorned with fine Louis XV marquetry from the early 19th century. This pair of French 'tables de chevet' was created in the early years of the 19...
Category
Late 19th Century French Louis XV Antique Descriptions
Materials
Walnut
H 28.91 in W 13.41 in D 11.21 in
French Engraving of an Eagle from the Description de l'Egypte, J. Ces. Savigny
By C. de Savigny
Located in Downingtown, PA
French Engraving of the Eastern Imperial Eagle from the Description de l'Egypte.
J. Ces. Savigny
Category
Early 19th Century French Neoclassical Antique Descriptions
Materials
Paper
H 39 in W 31 in D 1.25 in
Rare Hand Colored "Cabane Des Hold" - 1st Ed "Description de l’Univers" C. 1683
By Alain Manesson Mallet
Located in Soquel, CA
Rare Engraving "Cabane Des Hold, Terres Artiques, Fig CII," 1st edition "Description de l’Univers
Category
1680s Realist Antique Descriptions
Materials
Paper, Ink, Gouache
H 11.5 in W 9.07 in D 0.07 in
Running Fence Postcard, Postcard, signed in marker by Christo and Jeanne-Claude
By Christo and Jeanne-Claude
Located in Long Island City, NY
, signed in marker, Size: 4 x 6 in. (10.16 x 15.24 cm), Description: Image by Wolfgang Volz.
Category
19th Century Antique Descriptions
Materials
Digital Pigment
Large bank of Workshop Drawers
Located in Faversham, GB
numbers and descriptions.
Consisting of 70 drawers with original draw pulls to each.
English, circa 1930
Category
Early 20th Century British Industrial Antique Descriptions
Materials
Aluminum
Venetian Art Deco Etched & Engraved Beveled Mirror, circa 1930
Located in Munich, DE
of the description around the condition.
Category
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Antique Descriptions
Materials
Mirror
Art Deco Era Diamond Pendant 14K White & Yellow Gold
Located in Montgomery, AL
this piece is full of detail.
Item Description
Material: 14K Yellow Back White Gold Top
Length: 1.25
Category
Early 1900s Art Deco Antique Descriptions
Materials
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
19thc French Louis XVI Arm Chair and Side Chair [2 piece]
Located in Opa Locka, FL
in need of replacement. Gorgeous chairs and please look at pictures as they are part of description.
Category
1890s French Louis XVI Antique Descriptions
Materials
Wood
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19th Century French Cast Iron Urns, a Pair
Located in Winter Park, FL
details. Pictures are part of the description. Please visit our showroom in Winter Park, Florida.
Category
19th Century French Beaux Arts Antique Descriptions
Materials
Iron
Old Towers of Rostov Kremlin, Serigraph, signed and numbered in pencil
By Anatole Krasnyansky
Located in Long Island City, NY
. (33.66 x 30.48 cm), Frame Size: 15.74 x 14.5 inches, Description: A psychedelic impression of an Eastern
Category
Late 18th Century Antique Descriptions
Materials
Screen
19th Century French Walnut Side Table
Located in Winter Park, FL
description.
Category
19th Century French Country Antique Descriptions
Materials
Brass
BOSWELL, James. Boswell's Life of Johnson. (1924 - INDIA PAPER EDITION)
Located in Hillsborough, NJ
.
DESCRIPTION: INDIA PAPER EDITION. 2 volumes bound in 1, 7-3/8" x 5-1/4", frontis portrait plate to each volume
Category
1920s British Antique Descriptions
Materials
Leather
Val Saint Lambert 9 High Romer Glass Early 1900 Green
By Val Saint Lambert
Located in Verviers, BE
.
Description: Plain bowl, stem, Roemer,
Pattern: Saumur Green by Val St Lambert.
With best wishes, Geert
Category
Early 1900s Belgian Art Nouveau Antique Descriptions
Materials
Crystal
Zabihi Collection Antique Persian Tabriz Worn Rooster Motif Rug
Located in New York, NY
Description
a late 19th Century Room size Persian Tabriz Rug featuring large roosters and other
Category
Late 19th Century Persian Malayer Antique Descriptions
Materials
Wool
Deer Horns - Etching by Buvée l'Américain - 1771
Located in Roma, IT
description du Cabinet du Roi". Paris: Imprimerie Royale, 1749-1771.
In good conditions except for the paper
Category
1770s Modern Antique Descriptions
Materials
Etching
H 9.45 in W 7.88 in D 0.04 in
19th Century French Walnut Side Table with Tambour Door
Located in Winter Park, FL
competitive shipping quotation. Please refer to photos for more details. Pictures are part of the description.
Category
19th Century French Country Antique Descriptions
Materials
Walnut
Animal Anatomy - Etching by Buvée l'Américain - 1771
Located in Roma, IT
description du Cabinet du Roi". Paris: Imprimerie Royale, 1749-1771.
In good conditions except for the paper
Category
1770s Modern Antique Descriptions
Materials
Etching
H 9.45 in W 7.88 in D 0.04 in
Internal Organs of Animal - Etching by Jacques De Sève - 1771
Located in Roma, IT
description du Cabinet du Roi". Paris: Imprimerie Royale, 1749-1771.
In good conditions except for the paper
Category
1770s Modern Antique Descriptions
Materials
Etching
H 9.45 in W 7.88 in D 0.04 in
3 framed & signed pencil drawings of Indian gentlemen in regional dress, 19th C
Located in London, GB
and each one signed by the artist, the descriptions are labelled to the back of the frames. The
Category
Late 19th Century Indian British Colonial Antique Descriptions
Materials
Glass, Oak, Paper
H 14.77 in W 11.03 in D 0.52 in
18k yellow gold bracelet set with turquoise - 18 cm long
Located in The Hague, ZH
18k yellow gold bracelet set with turquoise - 18 cm long
detailed description:
The bracelet is
Category
1880s Dutch Early Victorian Antique Descriptions
Materials
Turquoise, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Louis Philippe French Gilded Mirror
Located in Winter Park, FL
via white glove only. Please refer to photos for more details. Pictures are part of the description
Category
Early 20th Century French Louis Philippe Antique Descriptions
Materials
Mirror, Giltwood
English Style Mahogany Side Table
Located in Winter Park, FL
description.
Category
Early 20th Century Antique Descriptions
Materials
Bronze
French Walnut Circular Side Tables, Set of 2
Located in Winter Park, FL
competitive shipping quotation. Please refer to photos for more details. Pictures are part of the description.
Category
19th Century French Antique Descriptions
Materials
Walnut
Bat Bats Anatomy - Etching by Buvée l'Américain - 1771
Located in Roma, IT
description du Cabinet du Roi". Paris: Imprimerie Royale, 1749-1771.
In good conditions except for the paper
Category
1770s Modern Antique Descriptions
Materials
Etching
H 9.45 in W 7.88 in D 0.04 in
Buffalo Anatomy - Etching by Buvée l'Américain - 1771
Located in Roma, IT
description du Cabinet du Roi". Paris: Imprimerie Royale, 1749-1771.
In good conditions except for the paper
Category
1770s Modern Antique Descriptions
Materials
Etching
H 9.45 in W 7.88 in D 0.04 in
Anatomy Veterinary - Etching by Buvée l'Américain - 1771
Located in Roma, IT
description du Cabinet du Roi". Paris: Imprimerie Royale, 1749-1771.
In good conditions except for the paper
Category
1770s Modern Antique Descriptions
Materials
Etching
H 9.45 in W 7.88 in D 0.04 in
Internal Organs of Animal - Etching by Jacques De Sève - 1771
Located in Roma, IT
description du Cabinet du Roi". Paris: Imprimerie Royale, 1749-1771.
In good conditions except for the paper
Category
1770s Modern Antique Descriptions
Materials
Etching
H 9.45 in W 7.88 in D 0.04 in
Round antique English oak tilt-top table with wonderful colors
Located in Harderwijk, NL
are leading.
Photos are part of the description.
Dimensions:
Height: 71.5 cm (top up: 118 cm)
Length
Category
Mid-19th Century Antique Descriptions
Materials
Wood
Victorian Gold Diamond Sapphire Snake Brooch 14k yellow gold
Located in The Hague, ZH
description:
The size of the brooch is 2.6 cm by 2.5 cm wide
Weight 7.7 grams
Occupied with
- 2 x 1.0 mm
Category
1880s Dutch Early Victorian Antique Descriptions
Materials
Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Brooch with old mine cut diamonds up to 8.00ct 18k pink gold and silver
Located in The Hague, ZH
- VS/SI - size 8.5 cm by 6.4 cm wide
detailed description:
The size of the brooch is approximately
Category
1880s Dutch Early Victorian Antique Descriptions
Materials
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Silver
No Reserve
W 2.52 in L 3.35 in
The Buffalo - Etching by Buvée l'Américain - 1771
Located in Roma, IT
description du Cabinet du Roi". Paris: Imprimerie Royale, 1749-1771.
In good conditions except for the paper
Category
1770s Modern Antique Descriptions
Materials
Etching
H 9.45 in W 7.88 in D 0.04 in
Rabbit Skeleton - Etching by Buvée l'Américain - 1771
Located in Roma, IT
description du Cabinet du Roi". Paris: Imprimerie Royale, 1749-1771.
In good conditions except for the paper
Category
1770s Modern Antique Descriptions
Materials
Etching
H 9.45 in W 7.88 in D 0.04 in
Skeleton Quadrupedes - Etching by Buvée l'Américain - 1771
Located in Roma, IT
description du Cabinet du Roi". Paris: Imprimerie Royale, 1749-1771.
In good conditions except for the paper
Category
1770s Modern Antique Descriptions
Materials
Etching
H 9.45 in W 7.88 in D 0.04 in
Deer Skeleton - Etching by Buvée l'Américain - 1771
Located in Roma, IT
description du Cabinet du Roi". Paris: Imprimerie Royale, 1749-1771.
In good conditions except for the paper
Category
1770s Modern Antique Descriptions
Materials
Etching
H 9.45 in W 7.88 in D 0.04 in
Rabbit Anatomy - Etching by Buvée l'Américain - 1771
Located in Roma, IT
description du Cabinet du Roi". Paris: Imprimerie Royale, 1749-1771.
In good conditions except for the paper
Category
1770s Modern Antique Descriptions
Materials
Etching
H 9.45 in W 7.88 in D 0.04 in
Cornamentas - Etching by Buvée l'Américain - 1771
Located in Roma, IT
description du Cabinet du Roi". Paris: Imprimerie Royale, 1749-1771.
In good conditions except for the paper
Category
1770s Modern Antique Descriptions
Materials
Etching
H 9.45 in W 7.88 in D 0.04 in
Sheep Skeleton - Etching by Buvée l'Américain - 1771
Located in Roma, IT
description du Cabinet du Roi". Paris: Imprimerie Royale, 1749-1771.
In good conditions except for the paper
Category
1770s Modern Antique Descriptions
Materials
Etching
H 9.45 in W 7.88 in D 0.04 in
Mouflon Wild Sheep - Etching by Buvée l'Américain - 1771
Located in Roma, IT
description du Cabinet du Roi". Paris: Imprimerie Royale, 1749-1771.
In good conditions except for the paper
Category
1770s Modern Antique Descriptions
Materials
Etching
H 9.45 in W 7.88 in D 0.04 in
Animal Skeleton - Etching by Buvée l'Américain - 1771
Located in Roma, IT
description du Cabinet du Roi". Paris: Imprimerie Royale, 1749-1771.
In good conditions except for the paper
Category
1770s Modern Antique Descriptions
Materials
Etching
H 9.45 in W 7.88 in D 0.04 in
Deer Horns - Etching by Buvée l'Américain - 1771
Located in Roma, IT
description du Cabinet du Roi". Paris: Imprimerie Royale, 1749-1771.
In good conditions except for the paper
Category
1770s Modern Antique Descriptions
Materials
Etching
H 9.45 in W 7.88 in D 0.04 in
Nice antique English tilt-top table/side table with a square top
Located in Harderwijk, NL
advertisement text are leading.
Photos are part of the description.
Dimensions:
Height: 74 cm
Height with top
Category
Late 19th Century British Colonial Antique Descriptions
Materials
Wood
18th Century French Louis XVI Giltwood Bridal Mirror
Located in Winter Park, FL
more details. Pictures are part of the description. Please visit our showroom in Winter Park, Florida.
Category
18th Century French Louis XVI Antique Descriptions
Materials
Mirror, Giltwood
Brooch/Pendant set with cameo 14k yellow gold
Located in The Hague, ZH
14k yellow gold cameo brooch/pendant – size 6.4 cm x 6.6 cm
Detailed description
the size of the
Category
1880s Dutch Early Victorian Antique Descriptions
Materials
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Le Faon du Cerf - Etching by Jacques De Sève - 1771
Located in Roma, IT
description du Cabinet du Roi". Paris: Imprimerie Royale, 1749-1771.
In good conditions except for the paper
Category
1770s Modern Antique Descriptions
Materials
Etching
H 9.45 in W 7.88 in D 0.04 in
Veal Anatomy - Etching by Jacques De Sève - 1771
Located in Roma, IT
description du Cabinet du Roi". Paris: Imprimerie Royale, 1749-1771.
In good conditions except for the paper
Category
1770s Modern Antique Descriptions
Materials
Etching
Hare Anatomy - Etching by Jacques De Sève - 1771
Located in Roma, IT
description du Cabinet du Roi". Paris: Imprimerie Royale, 1749-1771.
In good conditions except for the paper
Category
1770s Modern Antique Descriptions
Materials
Etching
Sheep Anatomy - Etching by Jacques De Sève - 1771
Located in Roma, IT
description du Cabinet du Roi". Paris: Imprimerie Royale, 1749-1771.
In good conditions except for the paper
Category
1770s Modern Antique Descriptions
Materials
Etching
19th Century French Louis XV Marquetry Side Table
Located in Winter Park, FL
of the description.
Category
19th Century French Louis XV Antique Descriptions
Materials
Leather, Rosewood, Tulipwood
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There is a range of antique descriptions for sale on 1stDibs. Each of these unique antique descriptions was constructed with extraordinary care, often using paper, wood and animal skin. There are all kinds of antique descriptions available, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. Antique descriptions made by Baroque designers — as well as those associated with Louis XV — are very popular at 1stDibs. Henri-Abraham Chatelain, Jacques Barraband and Alain Manesson Mallet each produced beautiful antique descriptions that are worth considering.
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Prices for antique descriptions start at $240 and top out at $26,000 with the average selling for $1,475.
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