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Original Nautical Mast figurehead
Located in Sag Harbor, NY
This antique mast figure is French and as the story goes salvaged off a French Ship damaged in the Anglo-French War (1803–1815). The one side shows fire damage and is burned in charc...
Category
Mid-19th Century French Early Victorian Antique Figurehead
Materials
Iron
1875s Hand Carved Marble Character Figurehead
Located in Marbella, ES
1875s Hand Carved Marble Character Figurehead
Category
19th Century Spanish Antique Figurehead
Materials
Marble
Antique Carved and Decorated Ship's Figurehead
Located in Sheffield, MA
Antique carved and decorated ship's figurehead, circa 1890, depicting a regal bird with a beak. The
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Early 19th Century Indian Antique Figurehead
Materials
Wood
English Edwardian Lifesize Figurehead of Edward VII
Located in Queens, NY
English Edwardian lifesize gilt carved figurehead of Edward VII wearing a crown and holding a globe
Category
Early 20th Century British Edwardian Antique Figurehead
Materials
Gold Leaf
English Country Style '19th Century' Carved and Painted Figurehead
Located in Queens, NY
English Country style (19th century) carved and painted figurehead of lady with necklace and one
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19th Century British Country Antique Figurehead
19th Century English Polychrome Carved Ship Figurehead of Lord Nelson
Located in Queens, NY
19th century English carved wooden polychrome large ship figurehead of Lord Nelson.
Category
19th Century English Victorian Antique Figurehead
Materials
Wood, Paint
$67,500
H 60.5 in W 26 in D 20 in
Extraordinary Carved Wood Antique British Ship's Figurehead for Restoration
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Figurehead presents in a historical and extraordinary manner.
Mounted with iron hardware on verso.
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19th Century English Georgian Antique Figurehead
Materials
Wood
$65,000
H 61.5 in W 29 in D 14.5 in
19th Century American Carved and Decorated Ship's Figurehead, circa 1880
Located in Nantucket, MA
19th Century American Carved and Decorated Ship's Figurehead, circa 1880, in the form of an elegant
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1880s American Folk Art Antique Figurehead
Materials
Pine
$34,000
H 45 in W 13 in D 14 in
Walrus ivory handle walking stick depicting a figurehead, France 1780.
Located in Milan, IT
Walking stick: carved walrus ivory knob, depicting a figurehead with leaves. Rosewood barrel
Category
Late 18th Century French Antique Figurehead
Materials
Ivory, Rosewood
Carved 19th Century English Ship's Figurehead of a Classical Male
Located in Essex, MA
Life-size draped classical male ship's figurehead of English 19th century origin. The carving is
Category
19th Century English Georgian Antique Figurehead
Materials
Oak
Iridescent Bowl with figurine in Figurehead Position, Ercole Barovier, 1930
By Ercole Barovier, Vetreria Artistica Barovier & C.
Located in Tavarnelle val di Pesa, Florence
to hot attach the two busts that are connected to the bowls also with the arms in a figurehead
Category
Early 20th Century Italian Art Deco Antique Figurehead
Materials
Gold Leaf
$1,492 Sale Price
57% Off
H 7.29 in W 10.63 in D 5.52 in
19th Century Carved Ship Figurehead Oak Wood Female Figure Antique Maritime
Located in Milan, IT
Figurehead in carved oak depicting a female figure whose body has the shape of a siren, symbol of
Category
1870s Antique Figurehead
Materials
Wood
$42,391
H 60 in W 12 in D 11.7 in
American Gilt Carved Wood and Poly Chromed Roman Guard Figurehead, Circa 1890
Located in Charleston, SC
American gilt carved wood and poly chromed nautical figurehead of Roman guard in military attire
Category
1890s American Folk Art Antique Figurehead
Materials
Wood, Giltwood, Paint
$14,000
H 58 in W 20 in D 18 in
19th Century Napoleon III Boulle Style Console and Game Table
Located in Germantown, MD
the exhibition quality espagnolette figureheads ormolu mounts. The red tortoise shell background is
Category
Mid-19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Figurehead
Materials
Brass, Bronze
La Femme Muse /// Allegorical Symbolism Romantic Old Masters European Drawing
Located in Saint Augustine, FL
French, Active 18th Century. It appears to represent the design for a figurehead with an allegorical
Category
1780s Old Masters Antique Figurehead
Materials
Pastel, Laid Paper
$1,200 Sale Price
78% Off
H 15 in W 12.5 in
18th Century French Inlaid Walnut Gueridon Entryway Table or Accent Table
Located in Hopewell, NJ
original stunning hardware, featuring an early male figurehead. A perfect example of 18th century
Category
18th Century French Antique Figurehead
Materials
Cherry, Walnut
$2,200
H 30.5 in W 39.5 in D 34.75 in
War Canoe of New Zealand – Antique Engraving of Māori Waka, circa 1802
Located in Langweer, NL
Māori craftsmanship. The prow features a stylized figurehead (*tekoteko*), symbolizing mana and
Category
Early 19th Century English Antique Figurehead
Materials
Paper
$346
H 13.78 in W 15.75 in D 0.01 in
Swedish Royal 18th Century Wash stand with Chinese Water Cistern.
By Per Ljungs Art
Located in Stockholm, SE
, protector of culture. The figurehead represents Amphion playing his lyre. The name is probably taken from an
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1770s Swedish Gustavian Antique Figurehead
Materials
Porcelain, Mahogany
$50,152 / set
H 64.97 in W 23.23 in D 33.47 in
19th century French oak and brass mounted tea caddy by Tahan of Paris C1880
Located in Central England, GB
copper mounted with female figureheads and flowers.
The sides of the tea caddy are further mounted with
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Late 19th Century French Louis Philippe Antique Figurehead
Materials
Brass
$2,060
H 7.49 in W 11.82 in D 7.09 in
Early 19th Century French Gothic Revival Monks Bench – Louis XVIII Period
Located in Alton, GB
armrests are nothing short of theatrical, with mythical dragon figureheads curled into the arm supports
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Early 19th Century French Gothic Revival Antique Figurehead
Materials
Chestnut
$2,687
H 70.87 in W 70.87 in D 21.66 in
19th Century Brass Hexagonal Hall Lantern
Located in Dublin 8, IE
19th Century brass hexagonal hall lantern heavily decorated with neoclassical style figureheads
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19th Century European Neoclassical Antique Figurehead
Materials
Brass
Early 20th Century 'The Virginian' Cigar Store Indian
By Samuel Anderson Robb
Located in Kilmarnock, VA
, with highly skilled woodcarvers—many former ship figurehead carvers—creating distinctive, detailed, and
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1920s Folk Art Antique Figurehead
Materials
Gesso, Wood, Paint
Maritime Antique Carved and Gilded Ships Billet Head.
Located in Vero Beach, FL
substitute the earlier heavy figureheads. Although it is an elaborate and expensive shipboard decoration, it
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19th Century French Baroque Antique Figurehead
Materials
Wood
$2,600 Sale Price
20% Off
H 16 in W 21 in D 14 in
Exceptional Very Large Ormolu and Silvered Bronze Jardinière by Christofle
By Christofle
Located in London, GB
-form figurehead. The classical theme signifies that this female figure is the goddess Nike, often
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19th Century French Neoclassical Antique Figurehead
Materials
Silver Plate, Bronze, Ormolu
$344,836
H 17.33 in W 36.62 in D 23.23 in
Royal Worcester Majolica Putti in Gondola Dish
By Royal Worcester
Located in Chelmsford, Essex
eagle figurehead. Colouration: turquoise, white, brown, are predominant. The piece bears maker's marks
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1880s English Antique Figurehead
Materials
Majolica
Charles Stuart Harris Victorian Sterling Silver Cream and Sugar Presentation Set
By Charles Stuart Harris
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
accented with a figurehead ornamentation.
Both the cream jug and sugar bowl retains the original gilt
Category
Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Figurehead
Materials
Sterling Silver
$2,198 / set
H 2 in Dm 3.2 in
Pair 19th Century Italian Baroque Style Wood Carved Console Tables
Located in Houston, TX
figureheads carved into the front legs adds a whimsical touch, infusing the consoles with personality and
Category
19th Century Italian Baroque Antique Figurehead
Materials
Wood, Paint
A Napoleonic era bone prisoner of war model of the 40-gun frigate ‘Creolian’
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
barque with a planked hull, finely detailed with a carved poop deck and a female figurehead, intricate
Category
19th Century French Antique Figurehead
Materials
Bone, Wood
$67,185
H 21.5 in W 29 in D 10.75 in
Early Vintage Pair of Brass Spanish Treasure Ship Andirons, circa 1920s
Located in Nantucket, MA
mastheads, a grand figurehead gracing the bows, and a sternboard embossed "Don Fernando."
The andirons
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1920s American Colonial Revival Antique Figurehead
Materials
Brass
$1,475
H 18.25 in W 15.38 in D 14.75 in
A carved boxwood prisoner of war battleship snuff box
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
figurehead. The captain’s cabin in the stern has two large arched windows and ornate wooden struts with
Category
19th Century English Antique Figurehead
Materials
Boxwood
Minton Majolica Boy on Boat Dish
By Minton
Located in Chelmsford, Essex
woman's bust figurehead at the front of the boat. Colouration: brown, green, turquoise, are predominant
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1860s English Victorian Antique Figurehead
Materials
Majolica
Large Ship Model of La Sirene with Cannons & Mermaid Masthead, France circa 1880
Located in Round Top, TX
gates. The figurehead mast is in the form of a female mermaid.
Minimum 22 cannons included (not all were
Category
Late 19th Century French Antique Figurehead
Materials
Metal
$14,200
H 74 in W 80 in D 31 in
Clipper Ship Model of Great Republic by Thomas Rosenquist
Located in Norwell, MA
figurehead, etc. Heavily rigged with standing and running cords. Hull is painted black over copper
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1920s North American Antique Figurehead
Materials
Wood
Antique ormolu and cut-crystal casket by Baccarat
By Baccarat
Located in London, GB
figureheads.
Combining form and function, this stunning glass casket would make a wonderful addition to a
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19th Century French Belle Époque Antique Figurehead
Materials
Crystal, Ormolu
$3,531 Sale Price
20% Off
H 5.91 in W 5.71 in D 4.34 in
Antique Ship Model "Flying Cloud"
Located in Norwell, MA
figurehead, anchors, capstans, etc.. Rigged with a full suit of sails, wrap around railing on stern
Category
1920s North American Antique Figurehead
Materials
Wood
English Majolica Boat Tureen with Fish Cover
Located in Chelmsford, Essex
figurehead as the base. The lid in the form of a planked deck topped by a large fish. Coloration: green
Category
1870s English Victorian Antique Figurehead
Materials
Majolica
Original 1910 Rare Wolfers Frères Bruxelles 935 Silver Vanity Mirror
Located in Valenza, IT
creator and eternal pioneer, Philippe Wolfers was a figurehead of art nouveau in Brussels: his works have
Category
1910s Belgian Art Deco Antique Figurehead
Materials
Silver, Sterling Silver
$1,074
D 0.59 in Dm 5.11 in L 8.66 in
Folk Art Ship Model of a Steamship
Located in Norwell, MA
figurehead, etc. Other awesome exaggerated details include ventilator funnels, lifeboats, cannon, flags, etc
Category
1920s Antique Figurehead
Materials
Wood
19th Century marine oil painting of a barque sailing off Eddystone Lighthouse
Located in Nr Broadway, Worcestershire
its main sails and top sails set, indicating strong winds. A figurehead can be seen at the bow of the
Category
19th Century Antique Figurehead
Materials
Canvas, Oil
$11,300
H 34 in W 46 in D 2.25 in
Outstanding Quality Antique William IV Mahogany Serpentine Shaped Wine Cooler
Located in Suffolk, GB
compartment and a fantastic quality serpentine shaped cellarette with carved maiden figureheads and carved
Category
Early 19th Century English William IV Antique Figurehead
Materials
Other
$7,641
H 20.87 in W 33.08 in D 23.63 in
A fine model of sailing ship Vimiera built for Duncan Dunbar, 1851
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
gunports, a golden lion figurehead and the name Vimiera in applied gold lettering on the bow. There are
Category
19th Century English Antique Figurehead
Materials
Wood, Mahogany
19th Century Carved and Painted Ship's Billethead
Located in Nantucket, MA
figurehead, mounted under the bowsprit of a ship. As the 19th Century progressed and the age of clipper ships
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Late 19th Century American Federal Antique Figurehead
Materials
Wood
untitled (Peonies)
By Frederick Carl Gottwald
Located in Fairlawn, OH
of lakeboats and by gilding figureheads for boats. He studied at the Cooper Institute in New York
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Early 20th Century American Impressionist Antique Figurehead
Materials
Oil
The Cardinal's Visit
Located in Madrid, ES
took pleasure in the sight of noble self-respecting figureheads of the church being brought back down
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Early 1900s Realist Antique Figurehead
Materials
Canvas, Oil
19th Century Tobacconist’s Trade Sign
Located in Greenwich, CT
figureheads in its form and stance which is not coincidental as many carvers produced both. The “Turk” is the
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19th Century British Folk Art Antique Figurehead
Materials
Wood
A half hull model of Egyptian Coast Guard Cutter Ab-Bass by G.L.Watson, 1891
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
figurehead. The decks have a coach house and bridge with painted windows, a gilt-top binnacle, steering wheel
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1890s Scottish Antique Figurehead
Materials
Metal
$25,840
H 13.5 in W 54 in D 6.5 in
Antique Britannia Table, English, Cast Iron, Cedar, Garden, Outdoor, Victorian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
tabletop shows fine grain interest
Pierced apron with shaped stanchions
Relief figurehead to the knee
Category
Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Figurehead
Materials
Iron
$1,577
H 28.75 in Dm 24.81 in
18th Cent., Italian Painting, Loth and the daughters, att. to Giuseppe Gambarini
By Giuseppe Gambarini
Located in IT
probably started as a figurehead for perspective decorations. In 1709 he went to Vienna, active in the city
Category
Early 18th Century Italian Baroque Antique Figurehead
Materials
Canvas
$27,464
H 34.65 in W 42.52 in D 2.37 in
An equestrian bronze of the Duke of Wellington by Edward Baily, 1844
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
) was born in Bristol to a family of ships’ figurehead carvers. At 16 he moved to the studio of John
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1840s English Antique Figurehead
Materials
Bronze
$26,184
H 20.25 in W 17.75 in D 10 in
Magnificent and large ormolu and hardstone Regency period ebonized wooden casket
Located in London, GB
larger, female figurehead surmounts the casket lid, and the edge is profusely decorated with a foliate
Category
Early 19th Century English Regency Antique Figurehead
Materials
Lapis Lazuli, Malachite, Ormolu
$385,883 Sale Price
20% Off
H 16.15 in W 28.35 in D 20.48 in
Antique Cameo Brooch Pendant Necklace 18K Gold - Victorian c.1860
Located in London, GB
large antique 18ct gold shell cameo brooch/pendant locket made c.1860, depicting a figurehead of Hera
Category
19th Century Antique Figurehead
Materials
18k Gold
An Exceptional George Iv Period Boulle Games Table Attributed to Thomas Parker
By Thomas Parker
Located in Benington, Herts
closely related to King George IV himself who was the figurehead of this particular artistic movement
Category
1820s English Louis XVI Antique Figurehead
Materials
Ormolu
$33,075
H 28 in W 32 in D 18.5 in
French Bronze Sculpture Bust of a Man by Aimé-Jules Dalou
By Aimé-Jules Dalou
Located in London, GB
cast rather than a typical French one. Another study of the angel figurehead is held in the Chrysler
Category
1880s French Antique Figurehead
Materials
Griotte Marble, Bronze
$13,230 Sale Price
20% Off
H 19.3 in W 7.88 in D 8.27 in
Rare Modernist Hungarian Rabbi Pastel Drawing Gouache Painting Judaica Art Deco
By Hugó Scheiber
Located in Surfside, FL
believed that an artist should be a figurehead for social and political change.
The fall out and factions
Category
Early 20th Century Modern Antique Figurehead
Materials
Paper, Charcoal, Pastel, Watercolor, Gouache
$5,500
H 15.75 in W 14.5 in
Breton Cabinet, Carved French Sideboard, Oak, Late 19th Century, circa 1880
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
Breton, ships-wheel and figurehead mask to the top
Guilloche carved, bombe fronted pair of frieze
Category
Late 19th Century French Victorian Antique Figurehead
Materials
Oak
$6,201
H 101.58 in W 51.19 in D 20.48 in
Frailero Armchair, Walnut Wood, Textile, Spain, 17th Century
Located in Madrid, ES
details around a carved figurehead. The frailero armchair, originally Italian, became one of the most
Category
17th Century Spanish Baroque Antique Figurehead
Materials
Other
Two large Renaissance style bronzed metal centrepiece garniture
Located in London, GB
figureheads. These include a nude, bearded man, who frowns and raises his right arm, while pointing with his
Category
19th Century Italian Renaissance Antique Figurehead
Materials
Metal
$7,166 Sale Price / set
20% Off
H 24.81 in W 25.2 in D 8.67 in
Japanese Painting Depicting Commodore Perry’s Ship with Buddhist Monks Aboard
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Mississippi belching black smoke out of her funnel and showing her figurehead. On the front deck, an American
Category
Mid-19th Century Japanese Edo Antique Figurehead
Materials
Paint, Paper
$89,558
H 22.52 in W 18.82 in D 0.08 in
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