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A set of six French Directoire style painted dining room chairs, 19th C.
A set of six French Directoire style painted dining room chairs, 19th C.

A set of six French Directoire style painted dining room chairs, 19th C.

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Comprised of six side chairs all painted and of pegged construction. Having rosette and diamond carved crests above pierced splats and upholstered seats, all supported by turned tape...

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19th Century French Directoire Antique Paint Set

Materials

Upholstery, Wood, Paint

Set of Four Spode Gilt Painted Tree of Life Plates
Set of Four Spode Gilt Painted Tree of Life Plates

Set of Four Spode Gilt Painted Tree of Life Plates

By Spode

Located in New York, NY

Set of four Spode gilt painted tree of life plates.

Category

Early 19th Century English Antique Paint Set

Materials

Porcelain

Set of Cast Iron Vibrantly Painted Decorative Doorstops, Circa 1900
Set of Cast Iron Vibrantly Painted Decorative Doorstops, Circa 1900

Set of Cast Iron Vibrantly Painted Decorative Doorstops, Circa 1900

Located in Charleston, SC

Set of cast iron vibrantly painted decorative doorstops, Early 20th century.

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Early 20th Century American American Craftsman Antique Paint Set

15-Piece Old Paris Dagoty Hand-Painted Botanical Peach and Gold Dessert Set
15-Piece Old Paris Dagoty Hand-Painted Botanical Peach and Gold Dessert Set

15-Piece Old Paris Dagoty Hand-Painted Botanical Peach and Gold Dessert Set

By Dagoty

Located in Great Barrington, MA

Simple and elegant, this set of Ancienne Maison Dagoty, Edourd Honore, botanical plates and serving pieces showcase the beauty and precision of the hand-painted flower specimens.

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1810s French Antique Paint Set

Materials

Porcelain

Set of Six English Regency Chinoiserie Painted and Gilt Side Chairs, Circa 1810
Set of Six English Regency Chinoiserie Painted and Gilt Side Chairs, Circa 1810

Set of Six English Regency Chinoiserie Painted and Gilt Side Chairs, Circa 1810

Located in Charleston, SC

Set of Six English Regency chinoiserie painted and gilt side chairs with floral gilt medallions, cane seats with silk upholstered cushions, and resting on the original splayed legs.

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Early 1800s English Regency Antique Paint Set

Materials

Gold

Set of Five 18th Century Hand Painted Delft Vases Including 3 Lidded Urns
Set of Five 18th Century Hand Painted Delft Vases Including 3 Lidded Urns

Set of Five 18th Century Hand Painted Delft Vases Including 3 Lidded Urns

Located in Dallas, TX

Set of five 19th century Hand painted delft vases including 3 Lidded Urns, also known as a garniture, elevate the blue & white art form to a special place, all having been hand-paint...

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Mid-18th Century Dutch Dutch Colonial Antique Paint Set

Materials

Porcelain

Set of 12 Cauldon Aesthetic Movement Hand-Painted Aquatic Plates, Artist Signed
Set of 12 Cauldon Aesthetic Movement Hand-Painted Aquatic Plates, Artist Signed

Set of 12 Cauldon Aesthetic Movement Hand-Painted Aquatic Plates, Artist Signed

By Cauldon

Located in Great Barrington, MA

There are fish plates and then there are these plates! The sea-foam green ground is the perfect foil for the hand-painted borders which are divided into five reserves featuring vario...

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Early 1900s British Aesthetic Movement Antique Paint Set

Materials

Porcelain

Set of 4 Late 19th c. Swedish Carved and Painted Side Chairs
Set of 4 Late 19th c. Swedish Carved and Painted Side Chairs

Set of 4 Late 19th c. Swedish Carved and Painted Side Chairs

Located in Dallas, TX

This set of 4 Swedish carved and painted side chairs from the late 19th century exudes elegant craftsmanship.

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19th Century Swedish Antique Paint Set

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Set of Six French Style Painted and Upholstered Dining Chairs
Set of Six French Style Painted and Upholstered Dining Chairs

Set of Six French Style Painted and Upholstered Dining Chairs

Located in Old Town Orange, CA

Set of 6 French Style Painted and Upholstered Dining Chairs Finished in an off white with subtle distressed edges on the legs, and upholstered in a heavy Belgian linen, in a natural ...

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Late 19th Century French Louis XIII Antique Paint Set

Materials

Linen, Wood

19th C English Hand Painted "Imari" Dessert Set-14 Pieces
19th C English Hand Painted "Imari" Dessert Set-14 Pieces

19th C English Hand Painted "Imari" Dessert Set-14 Pieces

Located in Great Barrington, MA

This lovely set of 12 hand painted plates in primary bold colors on a clean white ground which provide a dramatic contrast.

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19th Century English Antique Paint Set

Materials

Paste, Porcelain

Set 12 19th C Dessert Plates Hand Painted Polychrome Enamel Flowers Gilt Trim
Set 12 19th C Dessert Plates Hand Painted Polychrome Enamel Flowers Gilt Trim

Set 12 19th C Dessert Plates Hand Painted Polychrome Enamel Flowers Gilt Trim

Located in Great Barrington, MA

This set of 12 19th c English hand painted dessert plates feature detailed depictions of floral bouquets in bright primary colors that will blend beautifully with many styles and co...

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1890s English Antique Paint Set

Materials

Porcelain

Set of 3 Antique Painted Double Doors with Original Frame, 18th Century Italy
Set of 3 Antique Painted Double Doors with Original Frame, 18th Century Italy

Set of 3 Antique Painted Double Doors with Original Frame, 18th Century Italy

Located in Cuneo, Italy (CN)

Set of 3 antique interior doors, double-winged and with original frame, lacquered and hand-painted with themes of the period, built entirely by hand in the 18th century, for an impor...

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18th Century Italian Antique Paint Set

Materials

Wood

Set of Eight English Regency Painted & Silver Gilt Dining Room Chairs. C. 1790
Set of Eight English Regency Painted & Silver Gilt Dining Room Chairs. C. 1790

Set of Eight English Regency Painted & Silver Gilt Dining Room Chairs. C. 1790

Located in Charleston, SC

Set of Eight English Regency painted and silver gilt dining room chairs with flanking scrolled arms, serpentine gilt rods and foliage medallions backs, original ormolu filigree mount...

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1790s English Regency Antique Paint Set

Materials

Ormolu

Set of Antique Hand Painted D. Dewsberry Iris Cabinet Plates for Doulton Burslem
Set of Antique Hand Painted D. Dewsberry Iris Cabinet Plates for Doulton Burslem

Set of Antique Hand Painted D. Dewsberry Iris Cabinet Plates for Doulton Burslem

By Doulton Burslem

Located in Hamilton, Ontario

This set of eleven hand painted cabinet plates were made by the Doulton Burslem factory, later known as Royal Doulton, in England in circa 1900 in the period Edwardian style.

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Early 20th Century English Edwardian Antique Paint Set

Materials

Porcelain

set of 2 hand-painted wooden double doors, 6 cream and red panels, Florence
set of 2 hand-painted wooden double doors, 6 cream and red panels, Florence

set of 2 hand-painted wooden double doors, 6 cream and red panels, Florence

Located in Cuneo, Italy (CN)

Incredible set of 2 antique double wing doors, carved in solid poplar wood and hand painted with 6 cream and red panels, floral decoration of the time, built for a noble palace in Fl...

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18th Century Italian Antique Paint Set

Materials

Poplar

19th Century Italian Carved Polychrome and Painted Candlesticks, Set of Four
19th Century Italian Carved Polychrome and Painted Candlesticks, Set of Four

19th Century Italian Carved Polychrome and Painted Candlesticks, Set of Four

Located in Dallas, TX

Add an air of drama and elegance to your home with this important suite of tall antique candlesticks. Crafted in Italy circa 1860, each candle holder stands on a sturdy triangle base...

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Mid-19th Century Italian Louis XV Antique Paint Set

Materials

Wood

Set of 8 Cold-painted bronze monkeys band sculpture attributed to Franz Bergmann
Set of 8 Cold-painted bronze monkeys band sculpture attributed to Franz Bergmann

Set of 8 Cold-painted bronze monkeys band sculpture attributed to Franz Bergmann

By Franz Bergmann

Located in Buenos Aires, Buenos Aires

Set of 8 Cold-painted bronze monkeys band sculpture attributed to Franz Bergmann.

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Early 20th Century Austrian Belle Époque Antique Paint Set

Materials

Bronze

Set of 8 Cold-painted bronze cat band sculpture attributed to Franz Bergmann
Set of 8 Cold-painted bronze cat band sculpture attributed to Franz Bergmann

Set of 8 Cold-painted bronze cat band sculpture attributed to Franz Bergmann

By Franz Bergmann

Located in Buenos Aires, Buenos Aires

Set of 8 cold-painted bronze cat band sculpture attributed to Franz Bergmann.

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Early 20th Century Austrian Belle Époque Antique Paint Set

Materials

Bronze

Set of Six Paris Porcelain Fruit Plates with Hand-Painted Scenes of Animals
Set of Six Paris Porcelain Fruit Plates with Hand-Painted Scenes of Animals

Set of Six Paris Porcelain Fruit Plates with Hand-Painted Scenes of Animals

Located in Pembroke, MA

Set of six Paris porcelain scalloped plates with hand-painted scenes of birds and animals set in fanciful or pastoral environments, some with castles.

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Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Paint Set

Materials

Porcelain

Set of 3 double doors with frame, hand painted, from a hotel in Italy
Set of 3 double doors with frame, hand painted, from a hotel in Italy

Set of 3 double doors with frame, hand painted, from a hotel in Italy

Located in Cuneo, Italy (CN)

Set of 3 double doors with original frame, hand painted with baroque floral motif and number on the top of the frame, originating from a hotel structure in Italy, they were the room ...

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19th Century Italian Antique Paint Set

Materials

Poplar

Rare Seven Piece Paint Decorated English Adams Parlor Set with Settee
Rare Seven Piece Paint Decorated English Adams Parlor Set with Settee

Rare Seven Piece Paint Decorated English Adams Parlor Set with Settee

Located in Swedesboro, NJ

This rare seven-piece English Adams style parlor set is a remarkable example of neoclassical design, distinguished by exquisite paint decoration, fine craftsmanship, and refined symm...

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Early 1900s English Adam Style Antique Paint Set

Materials

Satinwood

A Set Of Nine Hand Painted Fired Glass Panels After Basilius Besler
A Set Of Nine Hand Painted Fired Glass Panels After Basilius Besler

A Set Of Nine Hand Painted Fired Glass Panels After Basilius Besler

Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire

A set of nine hand painted fired glass panels after Basilius Besler dating back to circa 1890.

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Early 20th Century English Arts and Crafts Antique Paint Set

Materials

Lead

Antique 19th Century French Limoges Porcelain Hand-Painted 13 Piece Games Set.
Antique 19th Century French Limoges Porcelain Hand-Painted 13 Piece Games Set.

Antique 19th Century French Limoges Porcelain Hand-Painted 13 Piece Games Set.

Located in New Orleans, LA

Antique Late 19th Century French Limoges Porcelain Hand-Painted 13 Piece Games Set. 1 Platter: 2" H x 19 1/2" W x 13 1/2" D 10 Plates: 1" H x 9 1/2" D 2 Bone Plates: 1 1/4" H x 7 ...

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Late 19th Century French Antique Paint Set

Materials

Porcelain

Set of Four 18th Century Satinwood Painted Armchairs - Seddon, Sons & Shackleton
Set of Four 18th Century Satinwood Painted Armchairs - Seddon, Sons & Shackleton

Set of Four 18th Century Satinwood Painted Armchairs - Seddon, Sons & Shackleton

Located in Lymington, GB

A fine and very rare set of four English late-18th century satinwood painted armchairs attributed to Seddon, Sons & Shackleton, ca 1790.

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Late 18th Century English George III Antique Paint Set

Materials

Satinwood

Set of Six '6' French Porcelain Apothecary Jars with Painted Decoration and Mark
Set of Six '6' French Porcelain Apothecary Jars with Painted Decoration and Mark

Set of Six '6' French Porcelain Apothecary Jars with Painted Decoration and Mark

Located in Pembroke, MA

A beautiful and rare set of six (6) high-quality hand painted French apothecary jars, each with a different label, painted in a Régence style in blue and yellow, with separate domed ...

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19th Century French Belle Époque Antique Paint Set

Materials

Porcelain

18th C Royal Crown Derby Porcelain Set Prince of Wales Roses Hand Painted
18th C Royal Crown Derby Porcelain Set Prince of Wales Roses Hand Painted

18th C Royal Crown Derby Porcelain Set Prince of Wales Roses Hand Painted

By Royal Crown Derby Porcelain

Located in Katonah, NY

This collection of platters and dishes is hand-painted in the beautiful Prince of Wales Roses pattern. The porcelain was crafted at the Derby factory in Derby, England, in the late 1...

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Late 18th Century Antique Paint Set

Materials

Porcelain

Set of Six Swedish 1890s Painted Wood Dining Room Side Chairs with Black Fabric
Set of Six Swedish 1890s Painted Wood Dining Room Side Chairs with Black Fabric

Set of Six Swedish 1890s Painted Wood Dining Room Side Chairs with Black Fabric

Located in Atlanta, GA

A set of six Swedish painted wood dining room side chairs from the late 19th century, with carved splats, tapering legs and black upholstery.

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Late 19th Century Swedish Antique Paint Set

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Set of Four Old Ceramic Dutch Tiles, Windmill & Farmers, Hand Painted
Set of Four Old Ceramic Dutch Tiles, Windmill & Farmers, Hand Painted

Set of Four Old Ceramic Dutch Tiles, Windmill & Farmers, Hand Painted

Located in Andernach, DE

Four unusual and elegant Dutch Art Deco or slightly later ceramic tiles from the early 1920s to 1940s approx.. Genuine hand made and hand painted in a square shape, these tiles feat...

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Early 20th Century German Art Deco Antique Paint Set

Materials

Ceramic

Set of 12 Doulton Burslem Hand-Painted Artist Signed Fish Plates, 19th Century
Set of 12 Doulton Burslem Hand-Painted Artist Signed Fish Plates, 19th Century

Set of 12 Doulton Burslem Hand-Painted Artist Signed Fish Plates, 19th Century

By Doulton Burslem

Located in Great Barrington, MA

This set of 12 Doulton Burslem plates dates from the 1890s and are decorated in the Aesthetic Movement style.

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Late 19th Century English Aesthetic Movement Antique Paint Set

Materials

Ceramic

Set of Eight Gilt and Painted Egyptian Inspired Dining Chairs
Set of Eight Gilt and Painted Egyptian Inspired Dining Chairs

Set of Eight Gilt and Painted Egyptian Inspired Dining Chairs

Located in Washington, DC

These chairs were made in Naples in the early 20th century. The frames and seats are wooden and the frieze is a hard plaster on wood. The decorations come from tomb paintings. A uniq...

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Early 20th Century Italian Egyptian Antique Paint Set

Materials

Wood

Set Seven Derby Dishes Hand Painted with Pink Roses Early 19th Century Ca-1815
Set Seven Derby Dishes Hand Painted with Pink Roses Early 19th Century Ca-1815

Set Seven Derby Dishes Hand Painted with Pink Roses Early 19th Century Ca-1815

By Royal Crown Derby Porcelain

Located in Katonah, NY

These lovely dishes were made in England around 1815. They have hand-painted pink roses on bright white Derby porcelain, complemented by green and turquoise leaves. During the late 1...

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Early 19th Century Antique Paint Set

Materials

Porcelain

Set of 4 Blue & White Delft Plates Hand Painted English Delftware 18th Century
Set of 4 Blue & White Delft Plates Hand Painted English Delftware 18th Century

Set of 4 Blue & White Delft Plates Hand Painted English Delftware 18th Century

By Delft

Located in Katonah, NY

These exquisite hand-painted Delftware dishes, made in Bristol, England, circa 1760 and inspired by Chinese blue and white porcelain, are a perfect example of the mid-18th-century En...

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Mid-18th Century English Chinoiserie Antique Paint Set

Materials

Delft

Set of Four English Regency Paper Mâché Painted & Gilt Nest of Tables. C.1800
Set of Four English Regency Paper Mâché Painted & Gilt Nest of Tables. C.1800

Set of Four English Regency Paper Mâché Painted & Gilt Nest of Tables. C.1800

Located in Charleston, SC

Set of four English Regency paper mâché painted and gilt nest of tables with shell, coral and mother-of-pearl inlaid checker board top.

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Early 1800s English Regency Antique Paint Set

Materials

Mother-of-Pearl, Paint, Paper

Set of 10 Antique French Limoges Porcelain Hand-Painted Gold & Botanical Plates
Set of 10 Antique French Limoges Porcelain Hand-Painted Gold & Botanical Plates

Set of 10 Antique French Limoges Porcelain Hand-Painted Gold & Botanical Plates

Located in New Orleans, LA

Set of 10 antique French Limoges "Tressemanes & Vogt" porcelain plates with hand-painted botanicals and gold details, 100 years old.

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Early 20th Century French Antique Paint Set

Materials

Porcelain

Sumptuous Set of 7 Louis XV Leather Embossed Painted Wood Armchairs
Sumptuous Set of 7 Louis XV Leather Embossed Painted Wood Armchairs

Sumptuous Set of 7 Louis XV Leather Embossed Painted Wood Armchairs

Located in Hopewell, NJ

Stunning Set of Seven French Louis XV Leather Embossed Armchairs or Fauteuils, to be used in any room of the home.

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Early 1900s French Louis XV Antique Paint Set

Materials

Leather, Wood

A Set of Four Italian Painted Gilt Wood Frame Louis XVI Style Dining Chairs
A Set of Four Italian Painted Gilt Wood Frame Louis XVI Style Dining Chairs

A Set of Four Italian Painted Gilt Wood Frame Louis XVI Style Dining Chairs

Located in Tarry Town, NY

This set of four Italian Louis XVI style dining chairs exemplifies timeless elegance and craftsmanship.

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Early 20th Century Italian Louis XVI Antique Paint Set

Materials

Upholstery, Giltwood

Set of 12 Coalport Hand Painted Exotic Bird Lapis Blue & Gilt Soup Bowls Plates
Set of 12 Coalport Hand Painted Exotic Bird Lapis Blue & Gilt Soup Bowls Plates

Set of 12 Coalport Hand Painted Exotic Bird Lapis Blue & Gilt Soup Bowls Plates

By Coalport Porcelain

Located in Great Barrington, MA

Rimmed soup bowls are in demand and this set of 12 Coalport hand painted bowls are perfect for soup, pasta and desserts as their large size makes them very versatile.

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Early 1900s English Antique Paint Set

Materials

Porcelain

Derby Porcelain Plates, Pattern 126, Painted by William Longden, Set of Six
Derby Porcelain Plates, Pattern 126, Painted by William Longden, Set of Six

Derby Porcelain Plates, Pattern 126, Painted by William Longden, Set of Six

By Derby

Located in Downingtown, PA

Each plate features a meticulous, hand-painted central arrangement of autumnal fruit—including luscious grapes, plums, and apples—set within an elegant, heart-shaped gilt border.

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1790s English Georgian Antique Paint Set

Materials

Porcelain

Set of Four French Louis XVI Style 1900s Oval Back Painted and Carved Armchairs
Set of Four French Louis XVI Style 1900s Oval Back Painted and Carved Armchairs

Set of Four French Louis XVI Style 1900s Oval Back Painted and Carved Armchairs

Located in Atlanta, GA

A set of four French Louis XVI style off-white painted oval back armchairs from circa 1900 with carved décor.

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Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Antique Paint Set

Materials

Wood

Set of 8 Directoire Shield Back Louis XVI Style Distressed Painted Dining Chairs
Set of 8 Directoire Shield Back Louis XVI Style Distressed Painted Dining Chairs

Set of 8 Directoire Shield Back Louis XVI Style Distressed Painted Dining Chairs

Located in Swedesboro, NJ

Add refined French country charm and old-world sophistication to your home with this stunning set of distressed painted Directoire style dining chairs.

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Early 20th Century French Directoire Antique Paint Set

Materials

Textile, Walnut

Set of Four Japanned French Chinoiserie Style Hand Painted Nesting Tables
Set of Four Japanned French Chinoiserie Style Hand Painted Nesting Tables

Set of Four Japanned French Chinoiserie Style Hand Painted Nesting Tables

Located in Hopewell, NJ

Set of four hand carved Asian style nesting tables featuring an hourglass form design and exquisitely hand painted figural scenes on each tabletop.

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1920s French Chinoiserie Antique Paint Set

Materials

Wood

Antique Cameo White Painted Cast Iron Garden Set with Settee & Chair c1900
Antique Cameo White Painted Cast Iron Garden Set with Settee & Chair c1900

Antique Cameo White Painted Cast Iron Garden Set with Settee & Chair c1900

Located in Big Flats, NY

***Reduced In-House Delivery Rates - Click on “Ask Seller” to Request a Quote*** Antique Cameo White Painted Cast Iron Garden Set with Settee & Chair c1900.

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Early 20th Century Antique Paint Set

Materials

Iron

Set of Four Italian Lyre Back Painted and Gilt Side Chairs
Set of Four Italian Lyre Back Painted and Gilt Side Chairs

Set of Four Italian Lyre Back Painted and Gilt Side Chairs

Located in Charleston, SC

Set of four Italian lyre back painted and gilt side chairs with urn finials, carved floral and shell motif, turned stretchers, and upholstered seats.

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18th Century and Earlier Italian Antique Paint Set

Set of 12 Royal Doulton Scenic Hand-Painted Artist Signed Garden Plates W/ Gold
Set of 12 Royal Doulton Scenic Hand-Painted Artist Signed Garden Plates W/ Gold

Set of 12 Royal Doulton Scenic Hand-Painted Artist Signed Garden Plates W/ Gold

By Royal Doulton

Located in Great Barrington, MA

This set of 12 Royal Doulton dinner or cabinet plates is hand-painted with landscape and garden scenes in a bright vibrant palette.

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1920s English Antique Paint Set

Materials

Porcelain

Set of Four Mid-19th Century French Weathered Painted Iron Medici Vases
Set of Four Mid-19th Century French Weathered Painted Iron Medici Vases

Set of Four Mid-19th Century French Weathered Painted Iron Medici Vases

Located in Dallas, TX

The worn paint highlights the sculptural contours and emphasizes the vases’ authentic weathered charm.

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Mid-19th Century French Classical Roman Antique Paint Set

Materials

Iron

Antique French Bronze & Enamel Ladies Dresser Set with Hand Painted Portraits
Antique French Bronze & Enamel Ladies Dresser Set with Hand Painted Portraits

Antique French Bronze & Enamel Ladies Dresser Set with Hand Painted Portraits

Located in Hamilton, Ontario

This antique ladies dresser set has no maker's marks but presumed to have been made in approximately 1900 in the 'Louis XVI' style.

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Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Antique Paint Set

Materials

Bronze

Set of 4 Salviati Hand Blown Venetian Candlesticks Hand Painted Enamels
Set of 4 Salviati Hand Blown Venetian Candlesticks Hand Painted Enamels

Set of 4 Salviati Hand Blown Venetian Candlesticks Hand Painted Enamels

By Antonio Salviati, Salviati

Located in Great Barrington, MA

The primary colors make this set a vibrant addition to any table setting.

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Early 20th Century Italian Antique Paint Set

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With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the antique paint set you’re looking for. Frequently made of ceramic, wood and porcelain, every antique paint set was constructed with great care. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect antique paint set — we have versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century are available. An antique paint set is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Louis XVI, Regency and Victorian styles are sought with frequency. You’ll likely find more than one antique paint set that is appealing in its simplicity, but Coalport Porcelain, Mason's Ironstone and Meissen Porcelain produced versions that are worth a look.

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The average selling price for an antique paint set at 1stDibs is $3,225, while they’re typically $23 on the low end and $720,000 for the highest priced.
Questions About Antique Paint Set
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 5, 2024
    To identify an antique tea set, look closely to determine who the manufacturer is. Locate the hallmark on the bottom of a saucer, teapot or cup. A maker’s mark on one of these items is the best indicator of the set’s origin. If you snap a photo with your smartphone or tablet, you can conduct a reverse image search to jump-start your research. Professionals recommend consulting auction catalogs, books and trusted online resources such as museum exhibition materials. With some research, you may be able to match the marking to the manufacturer's name and, from there, identify the pattern and age. 

    In 17th-century England, Chinese tea began to arrive at ports in London. Mass production of porcelain tea sets took place in the 18th century, and during the early 1800s, tea became widely affordable, and the concept of teatime took shape all over England

    Reputable soft-paste porcelain makers include Sèvres, Capodimonte and Chelsea, while Meissen was the first European maker of hard-paste porcelain. Bone china manufactories of note include Spode, Minton and Derby, which was later called the Royal Crown Derby Porcelain Company.

    Generally, a tea set is considered vintage if it’s at least 20 years old, while antiques are at least 100 years old. Although a maker’s mark is generally a helpful indicator of a given manufacturer, forgeries have occurred over the years. Look for other signifiers of a material, time period or style if you are uncertain of your piece’s origin. For help with identification, seek out a certified appraiser or knowledgeable antique dealer.

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