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Portrait Man Pourbus 16/17th Century Paint Oil on canvas Old master Flemish
Portrait Man Pourbus 16/17th Century Paint Oil on canvas Old master Flemish

Portrait Man Pourbus 16/17th Century Paint Oil on canvas Old master Flemish

Located in Riva del Garda, IT

The attention to detail and the realism with which the portrait is painted are surprising, with particular attention paid to the gaze, which almost seems to be conversing with the vi...

Category

16th Century Old Masters Antique Viewer

Materials

Oil

19th Century Oil on Canvas: Mountain Lake with Snow-Capped Peak
19th Century Oil on Canvas: Mountain Lake with Snow-Capped Peak

19th Century Oil on Canvas: Mountain Lake with Snow-Capped Peak

Located in Genève, GE

The composition draws the viewer from the calm reflective waters in the foreground toward the luminous mountain range rising in the distance beneath a soft, expansive sky.

Category

Early 20th Century Impressionist Antique Viewer

Materials

Canvas, Oil

1854 engraving by Alfred Guesdon - Siege of Sevastopol - Crimean War
1854 engraving by Alfred Guesdon - Siege of Sevastopol - Crimean War

1854 engraving by Alfred Guesdon - Siege of Sevastopol - Crimean War

By Alfred Guesdon

Located in PARIS, FR

Although created before the widespread use of aerial photography, these bird’s-eye perspectives allowed viewers to understand complex landscapes and military positions at a glance.

Category

1850s Antique Viewer

Materials

Paper, Engraving

Antonio Domenico Gabbiani - 17th baroque painting - Portrait of a Nobleman
Antonio Domenico Gabbiani - 17th baroque painting - Portrait of a Nobleman

Antonio Domenico Gabbiani - 17th baroque painting - Portrait of a Nobleman

By Gabbiani

Located in Bruxelles, BE

The sitter is depicted turned slightly to the right, yet his gaze meets the viewer directly, establishing a subtle tension between movement and stillness.

Category

17th Century Italian Baroque Antique Viewer

Materials

Canvas

1847 lithograph by David Roberts depicting Medinet Abou at Thebes
1847 lithograph by David Roberts depicting Medinet Abou at Thebes

1847 lithograph by David Roberts depicting Medinet Abou at Thebes

By David Roberts

Located in PARIS, FR

At a time when photography was still in its infancy, Roberts’ lithographs offered many viewers their first visual encounter with the monumental temples and archaeological wonders of ...

Category

1840s Antique Viewer

Materials

Paper, Lithograph

1903 lithograph by Charles Léandre - portrait of a young woman
1903 lithograph by Charles Léandre - portrait of a young woman

1903 lithograph by Charles Léandre - portrait of a young woman

By Charles Léandre

Located in PARIS, FR

Her posture is composed and dignified, her gaze directed outward toward the viewer. Behind her stands a second figure reading, whose presence adds narrative depth while maintaining t...

Category

Early 1900s Antique Viewer

Materials

Paper, Lithograph

Scandinavian Art Deco Etched Gilded Footed Brandy Glasses, Set of 4
Scandinavian Art Deco Etched Gilded Footed Brandy Glasses, Set of 4

Scandinavian Art Deco Etched Gilded Footed Brandy Glasses, Set of 4

Located in Clifton Springs, NY

The pattern was then gilded, bringing it forward towards the viewer. The green glass background is given matte texture, juxtaposing the prominent gold on the pattern; the rims of the...

Category

Early 20th Century Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Antique Viewer

Materials

Gold

19th-century Italian School Oil Painting, a Young Lady in the Garden
19th-century Italian School Oil Painting, a Young Lady in the Garden

19th-century Italian School Oil Painting, a Young Lady in the Garden

Located in Casale Monferrato, IT

On the left, a path traces the perspective and leads the viewer's eye to the figure of a gentleman strolling absorbed in thought.

Category

Early 19th Century Italian Antique Viewer

Materials

Canvas, Paper

The Scholar’s Bamboo Garden: A Chinese Art Deco Masterpiece of Quiet Elegance
The Scholar’s Bamboo Garden: A Chinese Art Deco Masterpiece of Quiet Elegance

The Scholar’s Bamboo Garden: A Chinese Art Deco Masterpiece of Quiet Elegance

Located in Dallas, TX

Its expansive powdery blue field unfolds like a tranquil horizon, inviting the viewer into a world of quiet luxury and cultivated calm.

Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Art Deco Antique Viewer

Materials

Wool

Sheep in Pasture
Sheep in Pasture

Sheep in Pasture

Located in Saratoga Springs, NY

The scale—26 × 46 inches, expanding to 32 × 52 inches in its period frame—gives the work a commanding presence. It invites the viewer into a quiet, unhurried world where the rhythms ...

Category

1890s Hudson River School Antique Viewer

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Antique Louvre Sculptures & Institut Ceiling Ornament Prints – Baltard 1803
Antique Louvre Sculptures & Institut Ceiling Ornament Prints – Baltard 1803

Antique Louvre Sculptures & Institut Ceiling Ornament Prints – Baltard 1803

Located in Langweer, NL

Each figure is rendered individually, allowing the viewer to appreciate the refined sculptural language of Goujon’s work.

Category

Early 19th Century French Antique Viewer

Materials

Paper

Rare Large Antique Four-Level Korean Scholar Bookcase with COA
Rare Large Antique Four-Level Korean Scholar Bookcase with COA

Rare Large Antique Four-Level Korean Scholar Bookcase with COA

Located in Atlanta, GA

The rational and straightforward design centered on practicality, yet it impresses the viewer with a pleasing proportion and a sense of austerity, a humble aesthetic embraced by the ...

Category

Late 19th Century Korean Other Antique Viewer

Materials

Brass

Antique Double Map of Europe, Barbarian Invasions – Lapie, Paris, 1838
Antique Double Map of Europe, Barbarian Invasions – Lapie, Paris, 1838

Antique Double Map of Europe, Barbarian Invasions – Lapie, Paris, 1838

Located in Langweer, NL

These movements are carefully delineated with subtle hand coloring, allowing the viewer to follow the complex patterns of migration and settlement across the continent.

Category

Early 19th Century French Antique Viewer

Materials

Paper

Quellinus Allegory Vanity Paint Oil on canvas old master 17th Century Flemish
Quellinus Allegory Vanity Paint Oil on canvas old master 17th Century Flemish

Quellinus Allegory Vanity Paint Oil on canvas old master 17th Century Flemish

Located in Riva del Garda, IT

The theme of the painting that we propose is a singular and rare "Vanitas", a subject of strong moral value which, in the pictorial field, refers to a composition with symbolic eleme...

Category

17th Century Old Masters Antique Viewer

Materials

Oil

"Landscape with river"
"Landscape with river"

"Landscape with river"

Located in Edinburgh, GB

The subtle interplay of muted greens, warm earth tones, and silvery reflections on the calm water creates a profound sense of peace and timeless harmony, inviting the viewer into a q...

Category

19th Century Antique Viewer

Materials

Oil, Panel

The Merry Soldier. drunk in a tavern after David Teniers 19th
The Merry Soldier. drunk in a tavern after David Teniers 19th

The Merry Soldier. drunk in a tavern after David Teniers 19th

By David Teniers the Younger

Located in GB

This painting, a 19th-century copy after Teniers, depicts a soldier seated in a dimly lit tavern interior. He turns toward the viewer with an animated, open-mouthed expression, as if...

Category

19th Century Dutch School Antique Viewer

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Oil painting on canvas by Paul Emile Felix Raissiguier, 19th century
Oil painting on canvas by Paul Emile Felix Raissiguier, 19th century

Oil painting on canvas by Paul Emile Felix Raissiguier, 19th century

Located in PARIS, FR

Its remarkable state of preservation allows viewers to fully appreciate Raissiguier's technique and sensitivity.

Category

19th Century Antique Viewer

Materials

Canvas

A Flower Seller by John William Godward
A Flower Seller by John William Godward

A Flower Seller by John William Godward

By John William Godward

Located in New Orleans, LA

Here, the flower seller boldly engages the viewer with her mesmerizing gaze, and her rosy cheeks and glowing skin exude an ethereal beauty.

Category

19th Century Antique Viewer

Materials

Canvas, Oil

"The Adoration of the Magi" Oil on Canvas Painting, Old Master School
"The Adoration of the Magi" Oil on Canvas Painting, Old Master School

"The Adoration of the Magi" Oil on Canvas Painting, Old Master School

Located in Bradenton, FL

The surrounding figures, soldiers, attendants, and kings create a sweeping diagonal rhythm that draws the viewer into the sacred moment. The deep reds and warm brown colors are typic...

Category

17th Century Dutch Baroque Antique Viewer

Materials

Canvas, Wood, Paint

Museum Style Beetle Specimen Plates, Victorian Entomology Prints, Set of 8
Museum Style Beetle Specimen Plates, Victorian Entomology Prints, Set of 8

Museum Style Beetle Specimen Plates, Victorian Entomology Prints, Set of 8

By Louis-Pierre Baltard

Located in Langweer, NL

Each plate displays numerous species carefully organized in a grid, allowing the viewer to compare body forms, colors, and patterns.

Category

Late 19th Century German Neoclassical Antique Viewer

Materials

Paper

Pair of "Pluie" Table Lamps/Sculptures by Max Le Verrier Signed "Le Verrier"
Pair of "Pluie" Table Lamps/Sculptures by Max Le Verrier Signed "Le Verrier"

Pair of "Pluie" Table Lamps/Sculptures by Max Le Verrier Signed "Le Verrier"

By Max Le Verrier

Located in Beirut, LB

Accompanied by a certificate of authentication, it serves as a testament to its provenance and artistic significance, inviting viewers to appreciate its intricate details and embrace...

Category

Early 20th Century French Art Deco Antique Viewer

Materials

Marble, Metal

Racing Yacht Comet Off New York, Oil on Canvas, Framed, 1879
Racing Yacht Comet Off New York, Oil on Canvas, Framed, 1879

Racing Yacht Comet Off New York, Oil on Canvas, Framed, 1879

Located in Bryn Mawr, PA

True to the romantic age in which Smith was painting, his works often incorporate elements of danger. The viewer is always aware of the immensity of the ocean and awesome powers of n...

Category

1870s Hudson River School Antique Viewer

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Sacred Heart of Jesus Sculpture, 19th Century Italian Marble
Sacred Heart of Jesus Sculpture, 19th Century Italian Marble

Sacred Heart of Jesus Sculpture, 19th Century Italian Marble

By Bertel Thorvaldsen

Located in MADRID, ES

The downward gaze, filled with compassion, invites the viewer into introspection. He wears a simple tunic and a masterfully rendered mantle with naturalistic drapery.

Category

Late 19th Century Italian Neoclassical Antique Viewer

Materials

Carrara Marble

Antique Cormorant Bird Lithographs Set of 3, Scandinavian Birds Sweden 1929
Antique Cormorant Bird Lithographs Set of 3, Scandinavian Birds Sweden 1929

Antique Cormorant Bird Lithographs Set of 3, Scandinavian Birds Sweden 1929

Located in Langweer, NL

The compositions remain simple and balanced, allowing the viewer to focus on the distinctive form of the species while maintaining the calm decorative style typical of Scandinavian n...

Category

1920s Swedish Antique Viewer

Materials

Paper

1869 Romantic Alpine Landscape Oil Painting Monk Meeting at Wayside Cross Signed
1869 Romantic Alpine Landscape Oil Painting Monk Meeting at Wayside Cross Signed

1869 Romantic Alpine Landscape Oil Painting Monk Meeting at Wayside Cross Signed

Located in Stockholm, SE

These ancient trees, rising to fill the left foreground, guide the viewer's gaze into the distance toward a scenic gorge, with majestic mountain ranges on the right dissolving into a...

Category

1860s Realist Antique Viewer

Materials

Canvas, Wood, Oil

Untitled (woman's head) The Artist's wife?
Untitled (woman's head) The Artist's wife?

Untitled (woman's head) The Artist's wife?

By William McGregor Paxton

Located in Fairlawn, OH

Paxton hints at a narrative, but he asks that the viewer invent it, recapitulating the ambiguity of Vermeer's paintings, which he admired.[13] Paxton employed a technique where only ...

Category

1910s American Impressionist Antique Viewer

Materials

Lithograph

Les Arbres Oil Painting, Pointillist Style, Framed, 20th Century
Les Arbres Oil Painting, Pointillist Style, Framed, 20th Century

Les Arbres Oil Painting, Pointillist Style, Framed, 20th Century

By Yvonne Canu

Located in New York, NY

The artist’s round brushstrokes of juxtaposed pure colors allowed the viewer to observe this fusing of these colors directly.

Category

19th Century Pointillist Antique Viewer

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Cattle Market Rural Scenes — Hand-Colored Etching by W.H. Pyne, London 1803
Cattle Market Rural Scenes — Hand-Colored Etching by W.H. Pyne, London 1803

Cattle Market Rural Scenes — Hand-Colored Etching by W.H. Pyne, London 1803

Located in Langweer, NL

The restrained palette and finely modulated textures give the image a strong sense of atmosphere, drawing the viewer into the quiet domestic world of the peasant household.

Category

Early 19th Century British Antique Viewer

Materials

Paper

Die Apfelschälerin — Peasant Interior after David Teniers, Morgenstern, 1802
Die Apfelschälerin — Peasant Interior after David Teniers, Morgenstern, 1802

Die Apfelschälerin — Peasant Interior after David Teniers, Morgenstern, 1802

Located in Langweer, NL

The restrained palette and finely modulated textures give the image a strong sense of atmosphere, drawing the viewer into the quiet domestic world of the peasant household.

Category

Early 19th Century British Antique Viewer

Materials

Paper

The Vendor of Antiquities by Ettore Forti
The Vendor of Antiquities by Ettore Forti

The Vendor of Antiquities by Ettore Forti

By Edoardo Ettore Forti

Located in New Orleans, LA

From the intricate mosaic floor to the elegant klismos chair, these rich historical details lend this painting a sense of authenticity and allure, inviting the viewer into the warm a...

Category

Late 19th Century Antique Viewer

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Biedermeier Period Early 19th Century Oil - Innkeeper Ludwig Brandt
Biedermeier Period Early 19th Century Oil - Innkeeper Ludwig Brandt

Biedermeier Period Early 19th Century Oil - Innkeeper Ludwig Brandt

Located in Corsham, GB

One finds oneself captivated by the sitter's gripping gaze, whilst the decorative waistcoat and gold pocket watch inform the viewer of this established gentleman's wealth and status.

Category

Early 19th Century Antique Viewer

Materials

Oil

Celestine
Celestine

Celestine

By Robert Henri

Located in Bryn Mawr, PA

His great admiration of the seventeenth-century Dutch artist Frans Hals and the French painter Edouard Manet is evident in his treatment of the composition, as the figure comes to li...

Category

1920s Ashcan School Antique Viewer

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Paresse matinale (Morning Laziness)
Paresse matinale (Morning Laziness)

Paresse matinale (Morning Laziness)

Located in Fairlawn, OH

Her pictures have a directness that’s both disarming and intimidating, the subjects often gazing out at the viewer, whether lounging in bed or in the woods. As if they have nothing t...

Category

1910s French School Antique Viewer

Materials

Lithograph

1900s Camel OpenField Medallion Antique Indian Agra Carpet 14'8"x14'10" Wool Rug
1900s Camel OpenField Medallion Antique Indian Agra Carpet 14'8"x14'10" Wool Rug

1900s Camel OpenField Medallion Antique Indian Agra Carpet 14'8"x14'10" Wool Rug

Located in New York, NY

The simplicity of the layout emphasizes proportion and scale, inviting the viewer to appreciate both nuance and breadth. Surrounding the central field are complementary border bands...

Category

Early 1900s Indian Agra Antique Viewer

Materials

Wool

Antique Map Sri Lanka Ceylon Bellin 1750 – Kingdom of Kandy Enlightenment Map
Antique Map Sri Lanka Ceylon Bellin 1750 – Kingdom of Kandy Enlightenment Map

Antique Map Sri Lanka Ceylon Bellin 1750 – Kingdom of Kandy Enlightenment Map

Located in Langweer, NL

The map also identifies rivers, mountain ranges, and regional divisions, giving viewers insight into how European geographers understood the island’s geography in the mid-eighteenth ...

Category

Mid-18th Century French Antique Viewer

Materials

Paper

Mid-17th-Century Madrid School, Saint Elijah
Mid-17th-Century Madrid School, Saint Elijah

Mid-17th-Century Madrid School, Saint Elijah

Located in Cheltenham, GB

Yet what arrests the viewer is not spectacle, but intensity. Elijah’s gaze is stern, inward, and burdened.

Category

1650s Baroque Antique Viewer

Materials

Oil, Canvas

Portrait of Gerrit Dou — Etching by Paul Adolphe Rajon after Dutch Master, 1876
Portrait of Gerrit Dou — Etching by Paul Adolphe Rajon after Dutch Master, 1876

Portrait of Gerrit Dou — Etching by Paul Adolphe Rajon after Dutch Master, 1876

Located in Langweer, NL

The figure is shown wearing a soft beret and cloak, holding a pipe in his hand while gazing directly toward the viewer. Rajon’s delicate etching technique creates subtle gradations o...

Category

19th Century British Antique Viewer

Materials

Paper

The Desert Mirage: Antique Southwest Eye Dazzler Masterpiece of Sacred Elegance
The Desert Mirage: Antique Southwest Eye Dazzler Masterpiece of Sacred Elegance

The Desert Mirage: Antique Southwest Eye Dazzler Masterpiece of Sacred Elegance

Located in Dallas, TX

Known for their mesmerizing optical intensity, Eye Dazzler weavings captivate the viewer with dynamic geometry that seems to pulse with movement and energy.

Category

Early 20th Century American Spanish Colonial Antique Viewer

Materials

Wool

The Desert Lightning: Antique Southwest Eye Dazzler Masterpiece of Distinction
The Desert Lightning: Antique Southwest Eye Dazzler Masterpiece of Distinction

The Desert Lightning: Antique Southwest Eye Dazzler Masterpiece of Distinction

Located in Dallas, TX

Known for their mesmerizing optical intensity, Eye Dazzler weavings captivate the viewer with dynamic geometry that seems to pulse with movement and energy.

Category

Early 20th Century American Spanish Colonial Antique Viewer

Materials

Wool

19th Century Still-life Painting Oil on Canvas Neapolitan Pictorial Tradition
19th Century Still-life Painting Oil on Canvas Neapolitan Pictorial Tradition

19th Century Still-life Painting Oil on Canvas Neapolitan Pictorial Tradition

By Giovan Battista Ruoppolo

Located in Vigonza, Padua

The composition unfolds around this element with a balanced structure, while a branch of lemons positioned in the foreground introduces a strong chromatic accent and guides the viewe...

Category

1850s Italian Baroque Antique Viewer

Materials

Canvas

Museum Madonna
Museum Madonna

Museum Madonna

Located in Wien, Wien

Mary does not touch the child directly, but uses the cloak to present him to the viewer. This subtle detail underlines the divine nature of Christ and emphasizes his worthiness of pr...

Category

15th Century and Earlier Antique Viewer

Materials

Wood

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Antique Viewer For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the antique viewer you’re looking for at 1stDibs. An antique viewer — often made from metal, wood and glass — can elevate any home. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect antique viewer — we have versions that date back to the 19th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century are available. Each antique viewer bearing Industrial, Victorian or Art Nouveau hallmarks is very popular. You’ll likely find more than one antique viewer that is appealing in its simplicity, but Moviola, Mutoscope Reel Co. and Pathe Freres produced versions that are worth a look.

How Much is a Antique Viewer?

Prices for an antique viewer start at $325 and top out at $18,625 with the average selling for $2,400.