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Set of Eight, Early 18th Century French Arm Chairs in Ash
Set of Eight, Early 18th Century French Arm Chairs in Ash

Set of Eight, Early 18th Century French Arm Chairs in Ash

$14,042 / set

H 35.44 in W 21.66 in D 21.26 in

Set of Eight, Early 18th Century French Arm Chairs in Ash

Located in Madrid, EX

With its balance of structural restraint, technical refinement, and material harmony, it constitutes an excellent example of seating furniture marking the transition between the late...

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Early 18th Century French Restauration Antique Markings

Materials

Ash

Rare Silver Ritual Bowl – Sukhothai Kingdom, 11th–13th Century
Rare Silver Ritual Bowl – Sukhothai Kingdom, 11th–13th Century

Rare Silver Ritual Bowl – Sukhothai Kingdom, 11th–13th Century

Located in Fukuoka, JP

Discovered in a burial assemblage alongside bronze items, the bowl retains subtle traces of bronze oxidation on its surface, a quiet testament to its long interment and historical au...

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15th Century and Earlier Thai Antique Markings

Materials

Silver

MILNE, A. A.. Winnie The Pooh. PRESENTAION COPY - NINTH EDITION - 1929
MILNE, A. A.. Winnie The Pooh. PRESENTAION COPY - NINTH EDITION - 1929

MILNE, A. A.. Winnie The Pooh. PRESENTAION COPY - NINTH EDITION - 1929

Located in Hillsborough, NJ

CONDITION: Head and foot of spine and back corners lightly rubbed without loss, inner and outer hinges fine, some spotting to the spine and rear cover, some foxing/offsetting to fron...

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1920s British Antique Markings

Materials

Fabric

DICKENS. A Christmas Carol. 1844 - FOURTH EDITION - IN ORIGINAL CLOTH
DICKENS. A Christmas Carol. 1844 - FOURTH EDITION - IN ORIGINAL CLOTH

DICKENS. A Christmas Carol. 1844 - FOURTH EDITION - IN ORIGINAL CLOTH

Located in Hillsborough, NJ

CONDITION: Back corners still square, head and foot of spine rubbed, hinges fine, rear upper hinge just starting, internally clean and bright, "Marley's Ghost" plate slightly askew, ...

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1840s British Antique Markings

Materials

Fabric

Pierre-Jules Méne (after) Cavalier King Charles Spaniel in Bronze & Green Onyx
Pierre-Jules Méne (after) Cavalier King Charles Spaniel in Bronze & Green Onyx

Pierre-Jules Méne (after) Cavalier King Charles Spaniel in Bronze & Green Onyx

By Pierre Jules Mêne

Located in Esbjerg, DK

This piece may be attributed to the French Sculptor Pierre-Jules Mêne (1810-1879) and its original bronze base may have been replaced by a green marble base many years ago. It has no...

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19th Century Victorian Antique Markings

Materials

Onyx, Bronze

1870 "Johnson's Kansas and Nebraska" Antique Map Published by A. J. Johnson
1870 "Johnson's Kansas and Nebraska" Antique Map Published by A. J. Johnson

1870 "Johnson's Kansas and Nebraska" Antique Map Published by A. J. Johnson

Located in Colorado Springs, CO

This 1870 publication of “Johnson's New Illustrated (Steel Plate) Family Atlas” is also notable for its inclusion of a treatise on physical geography by Professor A. Guyot, marking t...

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1870s American Victorian Antique Markings

Materials

Paper

View of Manhattan, early 20th century oil painting of New York City
View of Manhattan, early 20th century oil painting of New York City

View of Manhattan, early 20th century oil painting of New York City

By Sebastian Cruset

Located in New York, NY

Sebastian Cruset

 (American, 1859-1943)

 Title: View of Manhattan
 Date: Nov. 25, 1938
 Medium: Oil on canvas
 Size: 9 x 6 ¼ inches
 Markings: Dated upper right.
 Sebastian Cruse...

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Early 20th Century Impressionist Antique Markings

Materials

Oil, Canvas

1920s Swedish Grace Candleholders, Two‑Arm Pair, Marked 1:ma N.S.
1920s Swedish Grace Candleholders, Two‑Arm Pair, Marked 1:ma N.S.

1920s Swedish Grace Candleholders, Two‑Arm Pair, Marked 1:ma N.S.

By GAB Guldsmedsaktiebolaget

Located in Bochum, NRW

Style: Swedish Grace Period: Circa 1920s Height: 20 cm Material: Silvered brass with aged patina Markings: 1:ma N.S. on base Condition: Good vintage condition with wear consistent wi...

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1920s Swedish Art Deco Antique Markings

Materials

Brass

Small fawn Axis
Small fawn Axis

Rembrandt BugattiSmall fawn Axis, 1910

$154,465

H 12.49 in W 10.48 in D 4.34 in

Small fawn Axis

By Rembrandt Bugatti

Located in PARIS, FR

He chose free-hand modeling without markings or measurements and without preparatory sketches.

Category

Early 20th Century French School Antique Markings

Materials

Bronze

Sabang Bay & Pulau Weh – Antique Dutch Colonial Map of Sumatra, Indonesia, 1910
Sabang Bay & Pulau Weh – Antique Dutch Colonial Map of Sumatra, Indonesia, 1910

Sabang Bay & Pulau Weh – Antique Dutch Colonial Map of Sumatra, Indonesia, 1910

Located in Langweer, NL

Soundings and coastal markings indicate its practical maritime purpose, while the restrained pastel coloring and balanced composition make it highly attractive as a display piece tod...

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Early 20th Century Dutch Antique Markings

Materials

Paper

1870 "Johnson's Florida" Antique Map Published by A. J. Johnson
1870 "Johnson's Florida" Antique Map Published by A. J. Johnson

1870 "Johnson's Florida" Antique Map Published by A. J. Johnson

Located in Colorado Springs, CO

This 1870 publication of “Johnson's New Illustrated (Steel Plate) Family Atlas” is also notable for its inclusion of a treatise on physical geography by Professor A. Guyot, marking t...

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1870s American Victorian Antique Markings

Materials

Paper

Japanese Antique Momoyama Edo Bizen Ware Pottery Wabi-Sabi Art Tsubo Jar Vase
Japanese Antique Momoyama Edo Bizen Ware Pottery Wabi-Sabi Art Tsubo Jar Vase

Japanese Antique Momoyama Edo Bizen Ware Pottery Wabi-Sabi Art Tsubo Jar Vase

Located in Studio City, CA

Pottery from this area is characterized by significant hardness due to high-temperature firing and its earthen-like, reddish-brown color; absence of glaze, although it may contain tr...

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16th Century Japanese Edo Antique Markings

Materials

Stoneware

American School 19th Century Oil - Portrait of a Child with a Saint Bernard
American School 19th Century Oil - Portrait of a Child with a Saint Bernard

American School 19th Century Oil - Portrait of a Child with a Saint Bernard

Located in Corsham, GB

The Saint Bernard, rendered with characteristic brown and white markings, reclines protectively beside the child, its noble head and warm expression embodying loyalty and devotion.

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19th Century Antique Markings

Materials

Oil

Antique Belle Époque Painted Ceramic Porcelain Brass Glass Oil Lamp Lighting
Antique Belle Époque Painted Ceramic Porcelain Brass Glass Oil Lamp Lighting

Antique Belle Époque Painted Ceramic Porcelain Brass Glass Oil Lamp Lighting

Located in Greven, DE

The underside of the ceramic base bears a sticker with indistinguishable markings. Of high quality, this antique oil lamp would make a striking decorative addition to one’s interior.

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Early 20th Century Belle Époque Antique Markings

Materials

Brass

Massive Pair, Meissen Porcelain Swan Covered Tureens , Centerpieces, Museum Deac
Massive Pair, Meissen Porcelain Swan Covered Tureens , Centerpieces, Museum Deac

Massive Pair, Meissen Porcelain Swan Covered Tureens , Centerpieces, Museum Deac

Located in New York, NY

The wings are raised at the sides and extend outward to form the handles of the composition, their surfaces painted with brown and black markings over a white ground. The tail feathe...

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Mid-19th Century Antique Markings

Materials

Enamel

19th Century Wood and Leather Travel Trunk with Velvet Interior
19th Century Wood and Leather Travel Trunk with Velvet Interior

19th Century Wood and Leather Travel Trunk with Velvet Interior

Located in LA CIOTAT, FR

Subtle traces of old markings remain visible, adding depth and historical charm.

Category

19th Century French Antique Markings

Materials

Leather, Poplar, Velvet, Beech, Pine

Regency Spode Neo-classical Greek Pattern Blue Dinner Plates- Thirty One Plates
Regency Spode Neo-classical Greek Pattern Blue Dinner Plates- Thirty One Plates

Regency Spode Neo-classical Greek Pattern Blue Dinner Plates- Thirty One Plates

By Spode

Located in Downingtown, PA

A printed blue “Spode” mark appears on selected examples; others of the earlier production carry only impressed numerical workmen’s marks, including the impressed numeral “2,” entire...

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Early 19th Century Regency Antique Markings

Materials

Pearlware, Pottery

Antique Khmer Elephant Form Ceramic Lime Pot, 12th century
Antique Khmer Elephant Form Ceramic Lime Pot, 12th century

Antique Khmer Elephant Form Ceramic Lime Pot, 12th century

Located in Point Richmond, CA

The pot modeled after an elephant’s head at the shoulder with trunk, tusks and short ears and having incised markings and two rolled pseudo-strap handles flanking the opening.

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15th Century and Earlier Cambodian Tribal Antique Markings

Materials

Ceramic

View of Brooklyn, early 20th century impressionist oil painting of New York City

View of Brooklyn, early 20th century impressionist oil painting of New York City

By Sebastian Cruset

Located in New York, NY

Sebastian Cruset

(American, 1859-1943) 

Title: View of Brooklyn
 Date: July 7, 1928
 Medium: Oil on board 
Size: 6 ¼ x 9 inches
 Markings: Dated and initialed on the lower left.


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Early 20th Century Impressionist Antique Markings

Materials

Oil, Board

Swedish Antique Mora Clock White Early 1800s Sven Sunesson Loushult A
Swedish Antique Mora Clock White Early 1800s Sven Sunesson Loushult A

Swedish Antique Mora Clock White Early 1800s Sven Sunesson Loushult A

Located in Lewes, England

Elegant tall 220cm early 1800s antique Swedish mora clock with carved detail on the hood in a white paint finish and detailed face and the markings of the maker Sven Sunesson Lous...

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Early 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Markings

Materials

Pine

Antique 19th C. Primitive Hand-Carved Wooden Dough Bowl with Stitch Repairs
Antique 19th C. Primitive Hand-Carved Wooden Dough Bowl with Stitch Repairs

Antique 19th C. Primitive Hand-Carved Wooden Dough Bowl with Stitch Repairs

Located in West Hollywood, CA

What makes this piece truly special are the primitive hand-repairs, visible in the form of wooden peg stitching or early nail work that was used to extend the life of the bowl—testam...

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Late 19th Century American Antique Markings

Materials

Wood

Rustic mid-century wooden stool with legs made of a tree branch, France 1850
Rustic mid-century wooden stool with legs made of a tree branch, France 1850

Rustic mid-century wooden stool with legs made of a tree branch, France 1850

Located in Meulebeke, BE

Each stool is one-of-a-kind, with its own distinct markings and textures, making it a truly special addition to your interior.

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1850s French Rustic Antique Markings

Materials

Wood

Pair of French Butterfly Engravings with Caterpillars by E. Guérin, 1835
Pair of French Butterfly Engravings with Caterpillars by E. Guérin, 1835

Pair of French Butterfly Engravings with Caterpillars by E. Guérin, 1835

Located in Langweer, NL

The composition includes a spectacular black butterfly with vivid red spotting, a finely patterned pale butterfly with colorful eye-like wing markings, and a long-tailed green-and-bl...

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Early 19th Century French Antique Markings

Materials

Paper

Cabinet-Size British Butterfly Engravings by Jardine & Lizars, 1835
Cabinet-Size British Butterfly Engravings by Jardine & Lizars, 1835

Cabinet-Size British Butterfly Engravings by Jardine & Lizars, 1835

Located in Langweer, NL

The engravings beautifully capture the diversity of British lepidoptera, with detailed wing markings and naturalistic poses arranged against minimal backgrounds for maximum visual cl...

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Early 19th Century British Antique Markings

Materials

Paper

Pair of French Butterfly & Moth Engravings by Guérin & Duméril, 1835
Pair of French Butterfly & Moth Engravings by Guérin & Duméril, 1835

Pair of French Butterfly & Moth Engravings by Guérin & Duméril, 1835

Located in Langweer, NL

The hand-coloring remains luminous and carefully balanced, particularly in the butterfly wings, moth markings, and botanical elements. The spacious layouts and generous margins give ...

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Early 19th Century French Antique Markings

Materials

Paper

Rare 19th Century French Provincial Oil Jar with Pinched Spout in Glazed Terraco
Rare 19th Century French Provincial Oil Jar with Pinched Spout in Glazed Terraco

Rare 19th Century French Provincial Oil Jar with Pinched Spout in Glazed Terraco

Located in BORGO, FR

Decades of use and exposure have created a richly textured surface layered with mineral deposits, worn terracotta, and expressive vertical drips of green and honey-colored glaze. The...

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19th Century French French Provincial Antique Markings

Materials

Ceramic, Earthenware

1870 "Johnson's Massachusetts, Connecticut and Rhode Island" Antique Map
1870 "Johnson's Massachusetts, Connecticut and Rhode Island" Antique Map

1870 "Johnson's Massachusetts, Connecticut and Rhode Island" Antique Map

Located in Colorado Springs, CO

This 1870 publication of “Johnson's New Illustrated (Steel Plate) Family Atlas” is also notable for its inclusion of a treatise on physical geography by Professor A. Guyot, marking t...

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1870s American Victorian Antique Markings

Materials

Paper

Antique American Federal Two-Drawer Stand, Mahogany, Ring-Turned Legs
Antique American Federal Two-Drawer Stand, Mahogany, Ring-Turned Legs

Antique American Federal Two-Drawer Stand, Mahogany, Ring-Turned Legs

Located in Trenton, NJ

The mahogany throughout has the rich, dense quality of old-growth timber — a material increasingly unavailable in this character. No maker's markings observed, consistent with Americ...

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19th Century Federal Antique Markings

Materials

Wood

Mason's Ironstone Victorian Centerpiece, Hand-Painted Porcelain, 1820
Mason's Ironstone Victorian Centerpiece, Hand-Painted Porcelain, 1820

Mason's Ironstone Victorian Centerpiece, Hand-Painted Porcelain, 1820

By Mason's Ironstone

Located in Uppsala , SE

Era: Pieces with these specific markings and styles typically date back to the Georgian or early Victorian periods, approximately 1825 Collecting & Value Historical Significanc...

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1820s English Victorian Antique Markings

Materials

Porcelain

Neapolitan Crèche Figure of an Elderly Italian Woman
Neapolitan Crèche Figure of an Elderly Italian Woman

Neapolitan Crèche Figure of an Elderly Italian Woman

Located in Bradenton, FL

Notably, the underside of the apron bears handwritten Italian inscriptions, adding a rare and personal historical element (possibly workshop markings or devotional notes). This femal...

Category

18th Century Italian Baroque Antique Markings

Materials

Terracotta, Textile, Wood

View of Manhattan from the First Tower of the Queensboro Bridge, 20th century
View of Manhattan from the First Tower of the Queensboro Bridge, 20th century

View of Manhattan from the First Tower of the Queensboro Bridge, 20th century

By Sebastian Cruset

Located in New York, NY

Sebastian Cruset 

(American, 1859-1943) 

Title: View of Manhattan from the First Tower of the Queensboro Bridge 
Date: July 20, 1927
 Medium: Oil on board
 Size: 5 ¾ x 8 7/8 inche...

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Early 20th Century Impressionist Antique Markings

Materials

Oil, Board

French Transition-style Chest of drawers by Louis Foureau, Paris, circa 1760
French Transition-style Chest of drawers by Louis Foureau, Paris, circa 1760

French Transition-style Chest of drawers by Louis Foureau, Paris, circa 1760

Located in Münster, DE

Chest of drawers by Louis Foureau, Paris, circa 1760 This exquisite chest of drawers was crafted around 1760 by the renowned cabinetmaker Louis Foureau and exemplifies the elegant Fr...

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1760s French Biedermeier Antique Markings

Materials

Marble, Brass

Polyommatus Butterflies & Caterpillars by Aug. Duméril, circa 1830
Polyommatus Butterflies & Caterpillars by Aug. Duméril, circa 1830

Polyommatus Butterflies & Caterpillars by Aug. Duméril, circa 1830

Located in Langweer, NL

The artist paid particular attention to the texture of the wings and the subtle variations in markings characteristic of the lycaenid family. One of the most attractive features of ...

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Early 19th Century Antique Markings

Materials

Paper

Pair of French Sphinx Moth Engravings by Duméril & Guérin, 1835
Pair of French Sphinx Moth Engravings by Duméril & Guérin, 1835

Pair of French Sphinx Moth Engravings by Duméril & Guérin, 1835

Located in Langweer, NL

The first engraving centers around a dramatic yellow-and-brown sphinx moth with bold striped markings and richly patterned wings. Below it appears an enormous green caterpillar cling...

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Early 19th Century French Antique Markings

Materials

Paper

Pair of French Butterfly & Moth Engravings by E. Guérin, 1835
Pair of French Butterfly & Moth Engravings by E. Guérin, 1835

Pair of French Butterfly & Moth Engravings by E. Guérin, 1835

Located in Langweer, NL

The enormous moth dominates the composition with richly patterned wings featuring dramatic eye-like markings and subtle bands of cream, rose, and deep brown.

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Early 19th Century French Antique Markings

Materials

Paper

1914 Vacheron & Constantin for Merimont Mens Art Deco 44mm Pocket Watch Platinum
1914 Vacheron & Constantin for Merimont Mens Art Deco 44mm Pocket Watch Platinum

1914 Vacheron & Constantin for Merimont Mens Art Deco 44mm Pocket Watch Platinum

By Vacheron Constantin

Located in Suwanee, GA

Housed in a fairly heavy platinum case bearing the markings of the prestigious Merimont Watch Co. of New York, this piece offers more than just utility or refined style—it serves as ...

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1910s Swiss Antique Markings

Materials

Platinum

Pair of Antique English Majolica Pedestals by Wedgwood
Pair of Antique English Majolica Pedestals by Wedgwood

Pair of Antique English Majolica Pedestals by Wedgwood

By Wedgwood

Located in London, GB

The pieces are stamped ‘WEDGWOOD’ along with the markings ‘EWF’ and ‘BNF’, which follow the company’s three-letter dating system, confirming their production in 1877.

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Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Markings

Materials

Majolica

Antique Art Nouveau Corkscrew in Pewter & Steel
Antique Art Nouveau Corkscrew in Pewter & Steel

Antique Art Nouveau Corkscrew in Pewter & Steel

$209

H 4.53 in W 3.55 in D 0.79 in

Antique Art Nouveau Corkscrew in Pewter & Steel

Located in Esbjerg, DK

It was made in Denmark circa 1910-20. It has no markings. Measurements: L/H: 11.5 cm, Width: 9 cm.

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Early 20th Century Danish Art Nouveau Antique Markings

Materials

Steel, Pewter

Gorham Aesthetic Movement Mixed Metal Tray, Copper & Brass, 1881, USA
Gorham Aesthetic Movement Mixed Metal Tray, Copper & Brass, 1881, USA

Gorham Aesthetic Movement Mixed Metal Tray, Copper & Brass, 1881, USA

Located in Palm Springs, CA

It dates to 1881 confirmed with N marking on back. The design includes relief-molded figures, birds, and plants, which is characteristic of the Aesthetic Movement.

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1880s American Aesthetic Movement Antique Markings

Materials

Brass

Original 1920s Magasin Du Nord Floral Silk Chiffon Dress
Original 1920s Magasin Du Nord Floral Silk Chiffon Dress

Original 1920s Magasin Du Nord Floral Silk Chiffon Dress

Located in London, GB

On the chiffon tunic dress, scattered age relating markings are in a few areas on the skirt and on the edge of the left sleeve.

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1920s Danish Antique Markings

4 Antique French Empire Style Gilt Bronze Wall Sconces Attr. to Charles Ranc
4 Antique French Empire Style Gilt Bronze Wall Sconces Attr. to Charles Ranc

4 Antique French Empire Style Gilt Bronze Wall Sconces Attr. to Charles Ranc

$2,737Sale Price / set|20% Off

H 10.5 in W 8.25 in D 4.25 in

4 Antique French Empire Style Gilt Bronze Wall Sconces Attr. to Charles Ranc

By Charles Ranc

Located in Swedesboro, NJ

The reverse of each sconce is stamped “CR”, the initials historically associated with Charles Ranc, along with the number “2047”, most likely referencing the original bronze master m...

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Early 20th Century French Empire Antique Markings

Materials

Bronze

Antique Japanese Tapestry with Cranes in Natural Landscape - Rug & Kilim
Antique Japanese Tapestry with Cranes in Natural Landscape - Rug & Kilim

Antique Japanese Tapestry with Cranes in Natural Landscape - Rug & Kilim

Located in Long Island City, NY

The cranes are rendered with remarkable precision, their white plumage accented by soft black and subtle red markings, capturing both movement and stillness in a balanced composition.

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1890s Japanese Antique Markings

Materials

Silk

Art Deco bronze sculpture Awakening by Paul Philippe France 1920
Art Deco bronze sculpture Awakening by Paul Philippe France 1920

Art Deco bronze sculpture Awakening by Paul Philippe France 1920

By Paul Philippe

Located in Antwerp, BE

This elegant Art Deco bronze sculpture, titled Awakening or Le Réveil, was created by renowned French sculptor Paul Philippe around 1920, marking the early and highly sought-after pe...

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1920s French Art Deco Antique Markings

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Art Nouveau / Jugendstil Silver‑Plated Vase by Carl M. Cohr, Denmark, 1900s
Art Nouveau / Jugendstil Silver‑Plated Vase by Carl M. Cohr, Denmark, 1900s

Art Nouveau / Jugendstil Silver‑Plated Vase by Carl M. Cohr, Denmark, 1900s

By Carl M. Cohr

Located in Bochum, NRW

. - the mark for the plating quality. Cohr used DS marking from 1931 on. The two towers mark was introduced in Denmark in 1921 and used between 1921-1929 for the silver plated items.

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1920s Danish Art Nouveau Antique Markings

Materials

Silver Plate

Pair of Antique Armchairs Model B28 by Thonet, bentwood and cane, Austria 1920s
Pair of Antique Armchairs Model B28 by Thonet, bentwood and cane, Austria 1920s

Pair of Antique Armchairs Model B28 by Thonet, bentwood and cane, Austria 1920s

By Thonet

Located in Beograd, RS

The chairs retain visible Thonet markings, including a stamped mark and an original paper label beneath the seat.

Category

1920s Austrian Art Nouveau Antique Markings

Materials

Cane, Bentwood

Vintage English Victorian Twin Handle Silver Plated Bar Serving Platter Tray
Vintage English Victorian Twin Handle Silver Plated Bar Serving Platter Tray

Vintage English Victorian Twin Handle Silver Plated Bar Serving Platter Tray

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Item features heavy construction, ornate etching to center, raised on ornate feet, original stamp, quality craftsmanship, great style and form, crown over "X" marking. Circa Early 20...

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Early 20th Century Victorian Antique Markings

Materials

Silver Plate

Reclaimed Bronze Armillary Sun Dial on 19th Century English Limestone Column
Reclaimed Bronze Armillary Sun Dial on 19th Century English Limestone Column

Reclaimed Bronze Armillary Sun Dial on 19th Century English Limestone Column

Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire

Hand made from bronze, the metalwork has natural patina and has verdigris tints throughout. The sphere has markings for the distance to Cape town, Perth, Chicago, Caracas, and Tokyo.

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Early 19th Century English Georgian Antique Markings

Materials

Stone, Limestone, Metal, Bronze

Pair of Japanese Black and Gold Signed Satsuma Gyokuzan Vases
Pair of Japanese Black and Gold Signed Satsuma Gyokuzan Vases

Pair of Japanese Black and Gold Signed Satsuma Gyokuzan Vases

Located in Kittery Point, ME

The use of gold lacquer-like gilding on a deep black background is a hallmark of "Black Satsuma" or export-quality Satsuma ware produced during the late 19th century. The marking on ...

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Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Markings

Materials

Earthenware

Kabyle Interior & Craft Scenes Algeria, Racinet Afrique Chromolithograph, 1888
Kabyle Interior & Craft Scenes Algeria, Racinet Afrique Chromolithograph, 1888

Kabyle Interior & Craft Scenes Algeria, Racinet Afrique Chromolithograph, 1888

Located in Langweer, NL

Particularly notable is the inclusion of tattoo motifs, carefully illustrated on arms and hands, reflecting the cultural significance of body marking within Kabyle identity. These ge...

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Late 19th Century French Antique Markings

Materials

Paper

18th Century Neapolitan Crèche Figure, Terracotta & Wood Elderly Man
18th Century Neapolitan Crèche Figure, Terracotta & Wood Elderly Man

18th Century Neapolitan Crèche Figure, Terracotta & Wood Elderly Man

Located in Bradenton, FL

Notably, the underside of the jacket bears handwritten Italian inscriptions, adding a rare and personal historical element (possibly workshop markings or devotional notes). This male...

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18th Century Italian Baroque Antique Markings

Materials

Terracotta, Textile, Wood

Ancient Roman, Herm of Pan in Giallo Antico Marble
Ancient Roman, Herm of Pan in Giallo Antico Marble

Ancient Roman, Herm of Pan in Giallo Antico Marble

$23,403

H 8.27 in W 4.73 in D 3.94 in

Ancient Roman, Herm of Pan in Giallo Antico Marble

Located in BARCELONA, ES

The herm is a Greek creation whose origin dates back to the Archaic period, derived from the ancient custom of marking boundaries with piles of stones or simple boundary markers, whi...

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15th Century and Earlier Greco Roman Antique Markings

Materials

Marble

Christianized Roman Marble Portrait of Augustus, “Louvre Ma 1280” type
Christianized Roman Marble Portrait of Augustus, “Louvre Ma 1280” type

Christianized Roman Marble Portrait of Augustus, “Louvre Ma 1280” type

Located in BARCELONA, ES

These sorts of superstitious beliefs lie behind the Christian destruction and mutilation of statues of the gods, divinized emperors, or even common people by marking or inscribing th...

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15th Century and Earlier Greco Roman Antique Markings

Materials

Marble

18th Century Neapolitan Crèche Figure, Polychromed Terracotta, Italy
18th Century Neapolitan Crèche Figure, Polychromed Terracotta, Italy

18th Century Neapolitan Crèche Figure, Polychromed Terracotta, Italy

Located in Bradenton, FL

Notably, the underside of the apron bears handwritten Italian inscriptions, adding a rare and personal historical element (possibly workshop markings or devotional notes). This femal...

Category

18th Century Italian Baroque Antique Markings

Materials

Terracotta, Textile, Wood

Alexander the Great’s Empire Map — Classical Campaign Routes, c.1800
Alexander the Great’s Empire Map — Classical Campaign Routes, c.1800

Alexander the Great’s Empire Map — Classical Campaign Routes, c.1800

Located in Langweer, NL

The hand-drawn route markings are well preserved and add character to the piece.

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Early 19th Century French Antique Markings

Materials

Paper

Mid-19th Century Swedish Folk Art Wooden Grain Scoop / Spade in Oak, circa 1850
Mid-19th Century Swedish Folk Art Wooden Grain Scoop / Spade in Oak, circa 1850

Mid-19th Century Swedish Folk Art Wooden Grain Scoop / Spade in Oak, circa 1850

Located in Stockholm, SE

Subtle irregularities, wear, and surface markings enhance its authenticity and lend the piece a quiet, timeworn elegance.

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1850s Swedish Folk Art Antique Markings

Materials

Oak

17th Century Holy Family Francesco Nuvolone Madonna and Child oil on Canvas
17th Century Holy Family Francesco Nuvolone Madonna and Child oil on Canvas

17th Century Holy Family Francesco Nuvolone Madonna and Child oil on Canvas

Located in Sanremo, IT

This was when Nuvolone embarked on a path towards a more observant, typical realism, although new chromatic shifts are already discernible, marking a departure from his early period ...

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17th Century Old Masters Antique Markings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Large French Plaster Sculpture of Children, circa 1900
Large French Plaster Sculpture of Children, circa 1900

Large French Plaster Sculpture of Children, circa 1900

$1,900

H 18.98 in W 7.88 in D 7.09 in

Large French Plaster Sculpture of Children, circa 1900

Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR

It is also signed “EV” underneath the base, indicating the artist or workshop. Such markings add to its collectible appeal and historical value.

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Early 1900s French Art Deco Antique Markings

Materials

Plaster

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Antique Markings For Sale on 1stDibs

An assortment of antique markings is available at 1stDibs. The range of distinct antique markings — often made from ceramic, metal and earthenware — can elevate any home. Antique markings have been made for many years, and versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century. Antique markings are generally popular furniture pieces, but Regency, Art Nouveau and Louis XV styles are often sought at 1stDibs. There have been many well-made antique markings over the years, but those made by Burroughes & Watts, Gillows of Lancaster & London and Louis Vuitton are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much are Antique Markings?

Antique markings can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price at 1stDibs is $1,950, while the lowest priced sells for $39 and the highest can go for as much as $14,001.