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Circa 1900 original french advertising poster created for Parfumerie Colgate
Circa 1900 original french advertising poster created for Parfumerie Colgate

Circa 1900 original french advertising poster created for Parfumerie Colgate

Located in PARIS, FR

Her warm smile and inviting gesture create an engaging, human-centered approach to advertising, drawing viewers in with a sense of trust and quality. The soft color palette and simpl...

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Early 1900s Antique Viewer

Materials

Linen, Paper, Lithograph

Italian 19th Century Gilt Starburst Mirror
Italian 19th Century Gilt Starburst Mirror

Italian 19th Century Gilt Starburst Mirror

Located in Baton Rouge, LA

Dramatic feathered carvings of giltwood animate this starburst mirror, stretching upward and outward toward the viewer. Mounts to the wall with an eye hook. We believe this item to b...

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19th Century Italian Other Antique Viewer

Materials

Mirror, Giltwood

Early 19th Century Nocturnal Charcoal Drawing of European Vista
Early 19th Century Nocturnal Charcoal Drawing of European Vista

Early 19th Century Nocturnal Charcoal Drawing of European Vista

Located in North Miami, FL

The nocturnal setting adds a layer of intrigue and nostalgia to the artwork, inviting viewers to immerse themselves in the scene and imagine the stories that might have unfolded with...

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Early 19th Century European Romantic Antique Viewer

Materials

Wood, Paper

Early Summer Light by Swedish Artist Oscar Lycke, 1911
Early Summer Light by Swedish Artist Oscar Lycke, 1911

Early Summer Light by Swedish Artist Oscar Lycke, 1911

By Oscar Lycke

Located in Stockholm, SE

The effect is quietly immersive, drawing the viewer into a moment suspended in light. This landscape is likely set in the valley of Indalsälven near Liden, a place Lycke returned to...

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1910s Post-Impressionist Antique Viewer

Materials

Paper, Ink

Heraldic Costumes c.1400 – Antique 1845 Prints of Knight and Lady, Hand-Coloured
Heraldic Costumes c.1400 – Antique 1845 Prints of Knight and Lady, Hand-Coloured

Heraldic Costumes c.1400 – Antique 1845 Prints of Knight and Lady, Hand-Coloured

Located in Langweer, NL

Even while on bended knee the figure radiates physical strength; the engraver has carefully modelled the steel greaves, articulated elbow cops, and the slight tilt of the helm that d...

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Mid-19th Century French Antique Viewer

Materials

Paper

Le Gamin (The Kid)
Le Gamin (The Kid)

Le Gamin (The Kid)

By Édouard Manet

Located in Fairlawn, OH

Olympia, a painting of a naked courtesan who frankly engages the viewer in parody of the classic Venus, triggered an unparalleled scandal when it was exhibited at the 1865 Salon.

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1860s Impressionist Antique Viewer

Materials

Etching

Antique Natural Pearl and Diamond Straight Pin, circa 1915
Antique Natural Pearl and Diamond Straight Pin, circa 1915

Antique Natural Pearl and Diamond Straight Pin, circa 1915

Located in Aspen, CO

We have also photographed our pieces on different colors and different body types to provide our viewers with abundant information that we hope will permit them to make their best de...

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1910s Art Deco Antique Viewer

Materials

Diamond, Natural Pearl, 14k Gold, Platinum

Antique Gold and Diamond Filigree Bar Pin, American, c. 1920.
Antique Gold and Diamond Filigree Bar Pin, American, c. 1920.

Antique Gold and Diamond Filigree Bar Pin, American, c. 1920.

Located in Aspen, CO

We have also photographed our pieces on different colors and different body types to provide our viewers with abundant information that we hope will permit them to make their best de...

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1920s American Art Deco Antique Viewer

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold

"Classical Landscape with Figures"
"Classical Landscape with Figures"

"Classical Landscape with Figures"

Located in Edinburgh, GB

The artwork is masterfully structured, guiding the viewer’s eye from the foreground figures engaged in rustic activities to the distant rolling hills, bridges, and dramatic cloud for...

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17th Century Antique Viewer

Materials

Canvas, Oil

1828 Aquatint Panorama of Greenwich with Iconic Windmill
1828 Aquatint Panorama of Greenwich with Iconic Windmill

1828 Aquatint Panorama of Greenwich with Iconic Windmill

Located in Langweer, NL

Lewis’s skillful use of aquatint brings out the interplay of light and shadow across the water and buildings, inviting viewers to immerse themselves in a moment of 19th-century life.

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1810s Antique Viewer

Materials

Paper

Evening Sun, View of Visby, c. 1896
Evening Sun, View of Visby, c. 1896

Evening Sun, View of Visby, c. 1896

Located in Stockholm, SE

The path in the foreground, leading the viewer's eye toward the distant city, invites a contemplative gaze into the past.

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1890s Impressionist Antique Viewer

Materials

Canvas, Oil

A Peasant Country Scene by Jan Thomas van Kessel
A Peasant Country Scene by Jan Thomas van Kessel

A Peasant Country Scene by Jan Thomas van Kessel

Located in New Orleans, LA

Highlighted at its center is a couple in the midst of a lively dance, their direct gaze out at the viewer conveying their happiness, while also serving as an effective means to pull ...

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18th Century Old Masters Antique Viewer

Materials

Oil

Oxidized bronze head on a metal stand. Copenhagen, Denmark, Late 19th Century
Oxidized bronze head on a metal stand. Copenhagen, Denmark, Late 19th Century

Oxidized bronze head on a metal stand. Copenhagen, Denmark, Late 19th Century

Located in København K, 84

The contemporary stand serves to elevate the head both literally and figuratively, inviting viewers to appreciate the craftsmanship and historical resonance of the work.

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Late 19th Century Danish Antique Viewer

Materials

Bronze

Wild Blue Phlox (Phlox Divaricata), Hand-Coloured Botanical Print, 1874
Wild Blue Phlox (Phlox Divaricata), Hand-Coloured Botanical Print, 1874

Wild Blue Phlox (Phlox Divaricata), Hand-Coloured Botanical Print, 1874

Located in Langweer, NL

The illustration is exceptionally well-balanced, showing both flower and foliage in a minimal composition that draws the viewer’s attention to the subtle details of the plant’s form.

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1870s Antique Viewer

Materials

Paper

An Allegory for Smell
An Allegory for Smell

An Allegory for Smell

Located in London, GB

With this in mind, the viewer can’t help but imagine the vulgar scent carried by the distinctive brown stains on the boy’s bottom and toilet, and how assaulting this smell would be.

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17th Century Old Masters Antique Viewer

Materials

Oil, Oak, Panel

Pointillist - Scandinavian Winter Landscape, 1907 by Arthur Percy
Pointillist - Scandinavian Winter Landscape, 1907 by Arthur Percy

Pointillist - Scandinavian Winter Landscape, 1907 by Arthur Percy

Located in Stockholm, SE

Painted with meticulous attention to detail and a captivating use of colors, this artwork transports viewers into a serene world of tranquility and beauty.

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Early 1900s Pointillist Antique Viewer

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Indian Couple in Ceremonial Palanquin – Sonnerat Engraving, Paris 1806
Indian Couple in Ceremonial Palanquin – Sonnerat Engraving, Paris 1806

Indian Couple in Ceremonial Palanquin – Sonnerat Engraving, Paris 1806

Located in Langweer, NL

His depiction of traditional Indian marriage customs—especially the role of public display and music—conveyed to European viewers the opulence and structure of Indian social rites.

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Early 1800s Antique Viewer

Materials

Paper

"Landscape Painting"
"Landscape Painting"

"Landscape Painting"

By Unidentified

Located in Edinburgh, GB

With its soft, atmospheric light and delicate brushwork, the scene invites viewers into a peaceful, idyllic countryside setting.

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19th Century Romantic Antique Viewer

Materials

Oil, Board

The arrest
The arrest

The arrest

Located in Genève, GE

A poignant interpretation of inner and outer struggle, inviting the viewer to contemplate the dynamics of power and containment.

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Early 20th Century Realist Antique Viewer

Materials

Oil

Black or Silver Fox: An Original 19th Century Hand-colored Lithograph by Audubon
Black or Silver Fox: An Original 19th Century Hand-colored Lithograph by Audubon

Black or Silver Fox: An Original 19th Century Hand-colored Lithograph by Audubon

By John James Audubon

Located in Alamo, CA

The print depicts a silver fox lying on the ground gazing at the viewer with a landscape in the background. This original hand colored Audubon quadruped lithograph sheet measures 7"...

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Mid-19th Century Naturalistic Antique Viewer

Materials

Lithograph

Tropical Landscape
Tropical Landscape

Tropical Landscape

By Norton Bush

Located in Bryn Mawr, PA

Like many who worked in the Hudson River school style, Bush also sought to inspire viewers with an expansive view of nature that dwarfed the relative influence and position of man.

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19th Century Hudson River School Antique Viewer

Materials

Oil

Japanese Antique Sacred Horse Wooden Statue "Shinme" 1800s-1860s / Wabi Sabi
Japanese Antique Sacred Horse Wooden Statue "Shinme" 1800s-1860s / Wabi Sabi

Japanese Antique Sacred Horse Wooden Statue "Shinme" 1800s-1860s / Wabi Sabi

Located in Chōsei District Nagara, JP

The expression on its face is somehow peaceful and quiet, yet it has a presence that overwhelms the viewer. I myself have visited shrines, temples, and old houses throughout Japan fo...

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Mid-19th Century Japanese Edo Antique Viewer

Materials

Cedar

French School Portrait PS 252 La dernière danse des tournesols Chut les Barbizon
French School Portrait PS 252 La dernière danse des tournesols Chut les Barbizon

French School Portrait PS 252 La dernière danse des tournesols Chut les Barbizon

By Bazevian DelaCapuciniere

Located in Zofingen, AG

🟢Subject and Composition🟢 At the center of the composition sits a young woman dressed in a delicate, textured white dress, her figure occupying the foreground and anchoring the vie...

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Early 1900s Tonalist Antique Viewer

Materials

Oil, Acrylic, Mixed Media, Stretcher Bars

Giant Art Deco Desk Set Extinguishing Cradle made of Serpentine, Germany 1920s
Giant Art Deco Desk Set Extinguishing Cradle made of Serpentine, Germany 1920s

Giant Art Deco Desk Set Extinguishing Cradle made of Serpentine, Germany 1920s

Located in Hannover, DE

The simple, timeless Art Deco design will captivate you and every viewer. By the first look at this beautiful piece, you will be amazed how old it is and stil looks beautiful.

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1920s German Art Deco Antique Viewer

Materials

Serpentine

Sandö, Wallda Varby, Halland, 1913
Sandö, Wallda Varby, Halland, 1913

Sandö, Wallda Varby, Halland, 1913

By Olof Thunman

Located in Stockholm, SE

The work’s modest scale (just over 30 by 46 cm) draws the viewer in, as if to privately contemplate this coastal vista.

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1910s Post-Impressionist Antique Viewer

Materials

Canvas, Oil, Board

Antique 18K Tiffany & Co.  Onyx Cufflinks, c. 1880
Antique 18K Tiffany & Co.  Onyx Cufflinks, c. 1880

Antique 18K Tiffany & Co. Onyx Cufflinks, c. 1880

By Tiffany & Co.

Located in Aspen, CO

We have also photographed our pieces on different colors and different body types to provide our viewers with abundant information that we hope will permit them to make their best de...

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1880s American Victorian Antique Viewer

Materials

Onyx, 18k Gold

Large Antique Orientalist Oil Painting by Heywood Hardy
Large Antique Orientalist Oil Painting by Heywood Hardy

Large Antique Orientalist Oil Painting by Heywood Hardy

By Heywood Hardy

Located in London, GB

The painting immerses the viewer in a lively street scene, where figures dressed in traditional garments are brought close to the foreground.

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Early 20th Century Antique Viewer

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Original Map of the Rhine River in the Holy Roman Empire by Janssonius, c.1645
Original Map of the Rhine River in the Holy Roman Empire by Janssonius, c.1645

Original Map of the Rhine River in the Holy Roman Empire by Janssonius, c.1645

Located in Langweer, NL

This map is not only a beautiful decorative piece but also a window into the past, inviting the viewer to explore the geographical and political landscapes of 17th-century Europe.

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Mid-17th Century Dutch Antique Viewer

Materials

Paper

Solitude
Solitude

Solitude

By Guillaume Seignac

Located in New Orleans, LA

Gazing back towards the viewer with a timid yet welcoming expression, she is rendered with a remarkable sense of personality and the high degree of technical skill that sets Seignac ...

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19th Century Academic Antique Viewer

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Important chandelier lamp glass beads Jugendstil, style Wiener Werkstätte, 1915
Important chandelier lamp glass beads Jugendstil, style Wiener Werkstätte, 1915

Important chandelier lamp glass beads Jugendstil, style Wiener Werkstätte, 1915

By Adolf Loos

Located in Wien, AT

On the underside - the viewer's side - there is a faceted, original mirror plate (also rounded like the plate) and reveals three light sources - which have always been equipped with ...

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1910s Austrian Jugendstil Antique Viewer

Materials

Glass, Mirror, Wood

Rare 18th Century View of a Papal Ceremony in the Vatican, 1734
Rare 18th Century View of a Papal Ceremony in the Vatican, 1734

Rare 18th Century View of a Papal Ceremony in the Vatican, 1734

Located in Langweer, NL

Picart’s dedication to documentary accuracy and Du Bosc’s precision in engraving ensure that the viewer gains not only an artistic impression but a detailed visual record of early 18...

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1730s Antique Viewer

Materials

Paper

Antique French Gentleman Portrait, Oil on Canvas, 19th/20th Century
Antique French Gentleman Portrait, Oil on Canvas, 19th/20th Century

Antique French Gentleman Portrait, Oil on Canvas, 19th/20th Century

Located in Seaford, GB

His confident expression and direct gaze engage the viewer, making this a captivating and historically significant artwork.

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Late 19th Century French French Provincial Antique Viewer

Materials

Canvas

19th Century, German Porcelain Horse Drawn Sedan Chair & Riders by Samson & Cie
19th Century, German Porcelain Horse Drawn Sedan Chair & Riders by Samson & Cie

19th Century, German Porcelain Horse Drawn Sedan Chair & Riders by Samson & Cie

By Samson & Cie

Located in Atlanta, GA

Set on a sculpted base designed to resemble natural terrain, the piece has a lively, storybook quality that draws the viewer into its world. Samson was known for producing high-quali...

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19th Century German Rococo Antique Viewer

Materials

Porcelain

17th Century Japanese Screen. View of West Lake by Unkoku Toyo.
17th Century Japanese Screen. View of West Lake by Unkoku Toyo.

17th Century Japanese Screen. View of West Lake by Unkoku Toyo.

Located in Kyoto, JP

This format encourages the viewer to "travel" visually through the scene, almost like a hand-scroll painting.

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Mid-17th Century Japanese Edo Antique Viewer

Materials

Paper

Two Figures in a Small Boat, Signed Watercolor Coastal Landscape, 1842
Two Figures in a Small Boat, Signed Watercolor Coastal Landscape, 1842

Two Figures in a Small Boat, Signed Watercolor Coastal Landscape, 1842

Located in Stockholm, Stockholm

A serene, wind‑still sunset scene in watercolor: a woman and a man in a small boat moored to a wooden pier both with their backs to the viewer as they tend to their fishing nets. The...

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1840s Other Art Style Antique Viewer

Materials

Paper, Watercolor

Art Nouveau Gold and 8 Natural Oriental Pearl Antique Hair Barrette, c. 1900
Art Nouveau Gold and 8 Natural Oriental Pearl Antique Hair Barrette, c. 1900

Art Nouveau Gold and 8 Natural Oriental Pearl Antique Hair Barrette, c. 1900

Located in Aspen, CO

We have also photographed our pieces on different colors and different body types to provide our viewers with abundant information that we hope will permit them to make their best de...

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Early 1900s American Art Nouveau Antique Viewer

Materials

Oriental Pearl, Gold

Falling Asleep While Spinning Yarn, Mid-19th Century Oil on Wood
Falling Asleep While Spinning Yarn, Mid-19th Century Oil on Wood

Falling Asleep While Spinning Yarn, Mid-19th Century Oil on Wood

Located in Fredericksburg, VA

Edwarmay's masterful use of earthy tones and fine detail creates a nostalgic atmosphere, inviting the viewer to share in a moment of peaceful respite amidst the toils of life.

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Mid-19th Century Antique Viewer

Materials

Wood Panel, Oil

Civil War Era Map of Kentucky and Tennessee with Scenic Insets, Published 1864
Civil War Era Map of Kentucky and Tennessee with Scenic Insets, Published 1864

Civil War Era Map of Kentucky and Tennessee with Scenic Insets, Published 1864

Located in Langweer, NL

Collectors and historians will value this map for its ability to transport viewers to a pivotal moment in American history, blending functional cartography with artistic beauty, maki...

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1860s Antique Viewer

Materials

Paper

Decorative 1864 Civil War Era Map of Indiana with Lake Michigan Detail
Decorative 1864 Civil War Era Map of Indiana with Lake Michigan Detail

Decorative 1864 Civil War Era Map of Indiana with Lake Michigan Detail

Located in Langweer, NL

Collectors and historians will treasure this map for its ability to transport viewers to a pivotal moment in American history, blending functional cartography with artistic elegance,...

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1860s Antique Viewer

Materials

Paper

Christ Crucified: 19th Century German Oil on Copper Painting
Christ Crucified: 19th Century German Oil on Copper Painting

Christ Crucified: 19th Century German Oil on Copper Painting

Located in Fredericksburg, VA

Bold brushwork and rich, saturated tones dominate the painting, with deep reds and dark shadows contrasting against the lighter tones of Christ's figure, drawing the viewer’s eye to ...

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Mid-19th Century Antique Viewer

Materials

Copper

Still Life with Apples, c. 1910
Still Life with Apples, c. 1910

Still Life with Apples, c. 1910

By Emma Ekwall

Located in Stockholm, SE

The overall effect is a balance of light, color, and form that invites the viewer to linger. In this stillness of a harvest scene, everyday objects are elevated to something poetic –...

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1910s Realist Antique Viewer

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Antique Framed Hooked Rug, Country House Pictorial in White - Rug & Kilim
Antique Framed Hooked Rug, Country House Pictorial in White - Rug & Kilim

Antique Framed Hooked Rug, Country House Pictorial in White - Rug & Kilim

Located in Long Island City, NY

The simple rail fence in the foreground creates both compositional depth and a symbolic boundary, inviting the viewer into this intimate winter vignette. The piece speaks to both nos...

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1920s American Antique Viewer

Materials

Wool

4'x6' One of a kind Vintage Handmade Turkish Rug in Beige, Orange & Brown Colors
4'x6' One of a kind Vintage Handmade Turkish Rug in Beige, Orange & Brown Colors

4'x6' One of a kind Vintage Handmade Turkish Rug in Beige, Orange & Brown Colors

Located in Spring Valley, NY

The creative expressiveness and ingenuity of this lovely rug lies in its clever juxtaposition of same shapes and colors in completely different reinterpretations and the symmetrical ...

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Early 20th Century Turkish Tribal Antique Viewer

Materials

Wool

Amsterdam’s Elegant Herengracht: Historic Canal Scene, circa 1870
Amsterdam’s Elegant Herengracht: Historic Canal Scene, circa 1870

Amsterdam’s Elegant Herengracht: Historic Canal Scene, circa 1870

Located in Langweer, NL

Crafted with meticulous detail, it transports the viewer back to the mid-1800s, capturing the city’s serene yet lively ambiance.

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Late 19th Century Antique Viewer

Materials

Paper

Ottoman Military Encampment – The Grand Vizier’s Tent, 1734 Engraving
Ottoman Military Encampment – The Grand Vizier’s Tent, 1734 Engraving

Ottoman Military Encampment – The Grand Vizier’s Tent, 1734 Engraving

Located in Langweer, NL

The legend beneath the engraving decodes the numbered sections, adding another layer of informative annotation for the viewer. This image is not merely architectural—it is ceremonia...

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1730s Antique Viewer

Materials

Paper

Mexican Penitence and Human Sacrifice – 1734 Engraving of Aztec Religious Rites
Mexican Penitence and Human Sacrifice – 1734 Engraving of Aztec Religious Rites

Mexican Penitence and Human Sacrifice – 1734 Engraving of Aztec Religious Rites

Located in Langweer, NL

The themes of pain, blood, and devotion are rendered with theatrical clarity, aimed at both educating and astonishing the viewer. Condition is good. The engraving retains crisp line...

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1730s Antique Viewer

Materials

Paper

"Interior Genre Scene"
"Interior Genre Scene"

"Interior Genre Scene"

Located in Edinburgh, GB

The composition draws the viewer into the everyday world of rural life, emphasizing the simplicity and warmth of human connection.

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19th Century Impressionist Antique Viewer

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Russian Imperial Lapidary Kalkan Jasper Covered Vase Ekaterinburg Workshops 1887
Russian Imperial Lapidary Kalkan Jasper Covered Vase Ekaterinburg Workshops 1887

Russian Imperial Lapidary Kalkan Jasper Covered Vase Ekaterinburg Workshops 1887

Located in New York, NY

The griffin heads project strongly from the body and engage the viewer frontally, while the floral garland wraps in a continuous motion, encouraging circumferential viewing.

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1880s Russian Neoclassical Antique Viewer

Materials

Stone

After Dinner Rest Awhile - Quintessentially British Domestic Scene
After Dinner Rest Awhile - Quintessentially British Domestic Scene

After Dinner Rest Awhile - Quintessentially British Domestic Scene

By Margaret Dovaston

Located in London, GB

At a time when Britain was experiencing immense social and political change, including the aftermath of the First World War and the shifting roles of women, her paintings offered vie...

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Late 19th Century Academic Antique Viewer

Materials

Canvas, Oil

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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.

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