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Antique Wax Portrait

"A Roman Cardinal" Wax Portrait by Francesco Pozzi, c. 1817
"A Roman Cardinal" Wax Portrait by Francesco Pozzi, c. 1817

"A Roman Cardinal" Wax Portrait by Francesco Pozzi, c. 1817

Located in Chicago, IL

portraiture. Miniature wax portraits were first invented in Italy during the 16th century and remained

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Early 19th Century European Other Antique Wax Portrait

Materials

Wood

Wax Portrait of William Motherwell, Scottish Poet (1797-1835) by John Fillans
Wax Portrait of William Motherwell, Scottish Poet (1797-1835) by John Fillans

Wax Portrait of William Motherwell, Scottish Poet (1797-1835) by John Fillans

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Wax Portrait of William Motherwell, Scottish Poet (1797-1835) by John Fillans John Fillans

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19th Century Scottish Regency Antique Wax Portrait

Materials

Glass, Hardwood, Burl

Pair 18th Century  Eleanora & M. Magdalena Medici Wax Portraits On Slate
Pair 18th Century  Eleanora & M. Magdalena Medici Wax Portraits On Slate

Pair 18th Century Eleanora & M. Magdalena Medici Wax Portraits On Slate

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Eleanora & M. Magdalena Dei Medici Wax Portraits on Slate Measures: 4.5" DA 18th Century or

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18th Century Italian Baroque Antique Wax Portrait

Materials

Slate, Bronze

18th Century Icon, Wax Portrait Giltwood Frame
18th Century Icon, Wax Portrait Giltwood Frame

18th Century Icon, Wax Portrait Giltwood Frame

$2,730Sale Price|20% Off

H 9 in W 6.5 in D 1 in

18th Century Icon, Wax Portrait Giltwood Frame

Located in London, by appointment only

Rare 18th century giltwood framed carved and polychrome wax silver and gold decorated figure of

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18th Century Italian Rococo Antique Wax Portrait

Materials

Gold Leaf, Silver Leaf

Wax Portrait of Queen Charlotte of Great Britain, Attributed to John Flaxman
Wax Portrait of Queen Charlotte of Great Britain, Attributed to John Flaxman

Wax Portrait of Queen Charlotte of Great Britain, Attributed to John Flaxman

Located in Downingtown, PA

The Gardener Queen: Charlotte in Wax Relief This large and extremely rare Wax Portrait of Queen

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Late 18th Century English Georgian Antique Wax Portrait

Materials

Other

Rousselet, Portrait of an officer, 1915, wax crayon on paper
Rousselet, Portrait of an officer, 1915, wax crayon on paper

Rousselet, Portrait of an officer, 1915, wax crayon on paper

Located in Paris, FR

Rousselet, French School early 20th century Portrait of an officier, 1915 Wax crayon on paper

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1910s Symbolist Antique Wax Portrait

Materials

Wax Crayon

French Art Nouveau Wax Bust of Young Girl by Mme Arondelle 1900
French Art Nouveau Wax Bust of Young Girl by Mme Arondelle 1900

French Art Nouveau Wax Bust of Young Girl by Mme Arondelle 1900

Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR

of Europe’s most legendary wax portraits. With its documented Parisian origin, clear inscriptions

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Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Antique Wax Portrait

Materials

Synthetic

American Classical Period Scissor-Cut Silhouette by Auguste Edouart, Dated 1845
American Classical Period Scissor-Cut Silhouette by Auguste Edouart, Dated 1845

American Classical Period Scissor-Cut Silhouette by Auguste Edouart, Dated 1845

By Auguste Edouart

Located in Ottawa, Ontario

London in 1814 where he began making wax portraits, then in 1825 he began working solely as a silhouette

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Mid-19th Century American American Classical Antique Wax Portrait

Materials

Paper, Birdseye Maple

A wax sculpture (wax modeling) of a bust of a Saint, Italy late 18th century.
A wax sculpture (wax modeling) of a bust of a Saint, Italy late 18th century.

A wax sculpture (wax modeling) of a bust of a Saint, Italy late 18th century.

Located in Milan, IT

symmetrical curvilinear motifs. It was made according to the ancient tradition of devotional and portrait wax

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Late 18th Century Italian Antique Wax Portrait

Materials

Glass, Fruitwood

Ball Hughes Arts And Crafts Shakespeare’s Sir John Falstaff 1866, Signed
Ball Hughes Arts And Crafts Shakespeare’s Sir John Falstaff 1866, Signed

Ball Hughes Arts And Crafts Shakespeare’s Sir John Falstaff 1866, Signed

Located in South Burlington, VT

signature, this man was a sculptor and wax-portrait artist. He was born in London, England, and died in

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19th Century American Victorian Antique Wax Portrait

Materials

Wood, Pine

Large Pair of Signed 19th Century Relief Portrait Busts of Wellington & Napoleon
Large Pair of Signed 19th Century Relief Portrait Busts of Wellington & Napoleon

Large Pair of Signed 19th Century Relief Portrait Busts of Wellington & Napoleon

By Nathaniel Palmer

Located in Ottawa, Ontario

A very handsome and impressive pair of relief portrait busts in copper depicting portrait busts of

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1830s English William IV Antique Wax Portrait

Materials

Copper

Agnolo di Polo Firenze 1470 - Arezzo 1528' - Saint Nicholas of Tolentino
Agnolo di Polo Firenze 1470 - Arezzo 1528' - Saint Nicholas of Tolentino

Agnolo di Polo Firenze 1470 - Arezzo 1528' - Saint Nicholas of Tolentino

$15,135Sale Price|20% Off

H 21.86 in W 9.45 in D 6.5 in

Agnolo di Polo Firenze 1470 - Arezzo 1528' - Saint Nicholas of Tolentino

Located in Bruxelles, BE

, an accomplished wax sculptor specialized in portraits and funeral masks, Agnolo entered the

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16th Century Italian Renaissance Antique Wax Portrait

Materials

Terracotta

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Pair of sculptors by John Henning Senior, HRSA and Caroline Princess of Wales
Pair of sculptors by John Henning Senior, HRSA and Caroline Princess of Wales

Pair of sculptors by John Henning Senior, HRSA and Caroline Princess of Wales

Located in Glencarse, GB

reduced size. He also continued to produce wax portraits, and some small portraits for reproduction in

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Mid-19th Century Great Britain (UK) Antique Wax Portrait

Antique Miniature Wax Portrait of Alexander Pope 18thC
Antique Miniature Wax Portrait of Alexander Pope 18thC

Antique Miniature Wax Portrait of Alexander Pope 18thC

Located in Big Flats, NY

Antique Miniature Wax Portrait of Alexander Pope 18thC Measures- 6.75"H x 5.25"W x 1.75"D

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18th Century Antique Wax Portrait

Materials

Wood

Antique Miniature Wax Portrait of Captain Cook 18thC
Antique Miniature Wax Portrait of Captain Cook 18thC

Antique Miniature Wax Portrait of Captain Cook 18thC

Located in Big Flats, NY

Antique Miniature Wax Portrait of Captain Cook 18thC Measures- 7.75"H x 7.5"W x 1"D

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18th Century Antique Wax Portrait

Materials

Wood

Pair of Miniature Classical Wax Portraits in Giltwood Frames, 19th Century
Pair of Miniature Classical Wax Portraits in Giltwood Frames, 19th Century

Pair of Miniature Classical Wax Portraits in Giltwood Frames, 19th Century

Located in Big Flats, NY

Pair of miniature antique wax portraits depict Classical man and woman high relief portraits in

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19th Century European Classical Greek Antique Wax Portrait

18th Century Polychromed Wax Portrait of Marc Anthony and Cleopatra
18th Century Polychromed Wax Portrait of Marc Anthony and Cleopatra

18th Century Polychromed Wax Portrait of Marc Anthony and Cleopatra

Located in Rochester, NY

Antique carved and polychromed wax portrait of Marc Antony and Cleopatra. Attributed to Isaac

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18th Century European Antique Wax Portrait

Materials

Wood

A group of three wax high-relief portraits by Samuel Percy
A group of three wax high-relief portraits by Samuel Percy

A group of three wax high-relief portraits by Samuel Percy

Located in London, GB

A group of three wax high-relief portraits by Samuel Percy, dated 1804. Comprising: The Hon

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19th Century English Antique Wax Portrait

J.P. Morgan Catalogue of the Collection of Jewels and Precious Works of Art #4
J.P. Morgan Catalogue of the Collection of Jewels and Precious Works of Art #4

J.P. Morgan Catalogue of the Collection of Jewels and Precious Works of Art #4

Located in Atlanta, GA

objects fall into the following classes: jewels, portraits in wax, carved woodwork, rock crystal and glass

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Early 20th Century Antique Wax Portrait

Materials

Leather, Paper

Early 19th Century Napoleon Bonaparte Wax Portrait
Early 19th Century Napoleon Bonaparte Wax Portrait

Early 19th Century Napoleon Bonaparte Wax Portrait

Located in Rochester, NY

Fine antique amber wax portrait of Napoleon Bonaparte. In the original pine frame. Frame has

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19th Century European Antique Wax Portrait

Materials

Wood

Miniature European Wax Portrait, c. 1850
Miniature European Wax Portrait, c. 1850

Miniature European Wax Portrait, c. 1850

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H 6.75 in W 5.5 in D 1.5 in

Miniature European Wax Portrait, c. 1850

Located in Chicago, IL

Wax is one of the earliest known mediums for detailed portraiture. Miniature wax portraits were

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Mid-19th Century European Antique Wax Portrait

Materials

Wood

Miniature European Wax Portrait, c. 1850
Miniature European Wax Portrait, c. 1850

Miniature European Wax Portrait, c. 1850

Located in Chicago, IL

Wax is one of the earliest known mediums for portraiture. Miniature wax portraits were first

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Mid-19th Century European Antique Wax Portrait

Materials

Wood

Portrait of a Gentleman
Portrait of a Gentleman

Portrait of a Gentleman, Circa 1809

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H 27.56 in W 23.23 in D 1.97 in

Portrait of a Gentleman

Located in London, GB

Titan Fine Art are pleased to present this attractive portrait, that depicts a young gentleman in

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Early 19th Century Old Masters Antique Wax Portrait

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Horatio Nelson Signed Letter and Portrait, 1797
Horatio Nelson Signed Letter and Portrait, 1797

Horatio Nelson Signed Letter and Portrait, 1797

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H 13.63 in W 22.13 in D 2 in

Horatio Nelson Signed Letter and Portrait, 1797

Located in Colorado Springs, CO

Baltimore Evening Post. The letter is paired with an original wax portrait of Nelson, dating to the early

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1790s English George III Antique Wax Portrait

Materials

Metal

Wax Portrait of Alexandre Waugh
Wax Portrait of Alexandre Waugh

Wax Portrait of Alexandre Waugh

By James Tassie

Located in Bantam, CT

A very fine quality wax portrait of Alexandre Waugh indistinctly signed Tassie J. The inscription

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18th Century and Earlier English Rococo Antique Wax Portrait

General George Washington Wax Portrait Shadow Box
General George Washington Wax Portrait Shadow Box

General George Washington Wax Portrait Shadow Box

Located in Hallowell, ME

George Washington Related General George Washington Wax Portrait Shadow Box Framed Display

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1920s Realist Antique Wax Portrait

Materials

Wax

Early 19th Century Wax Portraits in Original Frames
Early 19th Century Wax Portraits in Original Frames

Early 19th Century Wax Portraits in Original Frames

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Left: Single Wax Portrait of Lady, H: 7 1/4", W: 5", D:1": $900. Right: Pair of Wax

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19th Century Antique Wax Portrait

Three George III Bas Relief Wax Portraits
Three George III Bas Relief Wax Portraits

Three George III Bas Relief Wax Portraits

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H 6.75 in W 5.5 in D 1 in

Three George III Bas Relief Wax Portraits

Located in Shustoke, GB

A wonderful set of three, George III period, bas relief wax portraits of gentlemen. In their

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Late 18th Century British Georgian Antique Wax Portrait

Miniature Wax Portraits of George III and Queen Charlotte
Miniature Wax Portraits of George III and Queen Charlotte

Miniature Wax Portraits of George III and Queen Charlotte

Located in Los Angeles, CA

A Pair of 18th Century Miniature Wax Portraits of George III and Queen Charlotte, 1775-1800, in

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18th Century and Earlier English Antique Wax Portrait

A Pair of 19th Century English Wax Portrait Medallions
A Pair of 19th Century English Wax Portrait Medallions

A Pair of 19th Century English Wax Portrait Medallions

Located in New York, NY

A pair of 19th century English wax oval portrait medallions of John Locke and Sir Isaac Newton set

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19th Century British Regency Antique Wax Portrait

Wax Bust of Child
Wax Bust of Child

Wax Bust of Child

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H 13.5 in W 8.5 in D 8.5 in

Wax Bust of Child

Located in Los Angeles, CA

European wax portrait of a child on wood base

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Early 20th Century French Antique Wax Portrait

Materials

Wood, Wax

Wax Profile of Napoleon

Wax Profile of Napoleon

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H 10.25 in W 10.25 in

Wax Profile of Napoleon

Located in New York, NY

Three dimensional waxed profile portrait of young Napoleon.

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19th Century French Antique Wax Portrait

Materials

Wax

William Brodie Frsa Signed Marble Bust of the Artist's Daughter Dated 1877
William Brodie Frsa Signed Marble Bust of the Artist's Daughter Dated 1877

William Brodie Frsa Signed Marble Bust of the Artist's Daughter Dated 1877

Located in Heathfield, GB

modelling small wax and clay portraits encouraged his family to send him, in 1847, to an Academy in

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19th Century Antique Wax Portrait

Materials

Marble

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Italian 18th Century Oil on Canvas "Madonna and Child" after Giovanni Lanfranco
Italian 18th Century Oil on Canvas "Madonna and Child" after Giovanni Lanfranco

Italian 18th Century Oil on Canvas "Madonna and Child" after Giovanni Lanfranco

$19,850Sale Price|39% Off

H 44.25 in W 51.38 in D 3 in

Italian 18th Century Oil on Canvas "Madonna and Child" after Giovanni Lanfranco

By Giovanni Lanfranco

Located in Los Angeles, CA

A very fine Italian 18th century oil on canvas "Madonna and Child" after Giovanni Lanfranco (Italian, 1582-1647). The young Virgin Mary attending to a joyful baby Jesus laying down i...

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18th Century Italian Baroque Antique Wax Portrait

Materials

Canvas, Giltwood

Manly P Hall, the Secret Teachings of All Ages, First Edition Book & 4 Prints
Manly P Hall, the Secret Teachings of All Ages, First Edition Book & 4 Prints

Manly P Hall, the Secret Teachings of All Ages, First Edition Book & 4 Prints

By TASCHEN

Located in Los Angeles, CA

The classic encyclopedia of the arcane in an expanded edition. Renowned philosopher and lecturer Manly P. Hall’s masterful encyclopedia of ancient symbols, hidden rituals, and arcan...

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21st Century and Contemporary Antique Wax Portrait

Materials

Foil

Rattan Drape Side Table
Rattan Drape Side Table

Rattan Drape Side Table

$697 / item

H 18.12 in W 24.02 in D 23.63 in

Rattan Drape Side Table

Located in Paris, FR

Side Table Rattan Drape with all structure in rattan in natural finish.

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21st Century and Contemporary Indonesian Antique Wax Portrait

Materials

Rattan

Murano Glass “Alligatore” Sconces
Murano Glass “Alligatore” Sconces

Murano Glass “Alligatore” Sconces

$5,900 / set

H 20.25 in W 7.5 in D 4.25 in

Murano Glass “Alligatore” Sconces

Located in Austin, TX

Pair of sconces, Italian, from the island of Murano. This pair is made of hand-blown glass with a beautiful “alligatore” texture. They have been newly wired to fit US standards. T...

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2010s Italian Modern Antique Wax Portrait

Materials

Murano Glass

Hexagonal Coffee Table in Macassar, Early French Art Deco, 1920s
Hexagonal Coffee Table in Macassar, Early French Art Deco, 1920s

Hexagonal Coffee Table in Macassar, Early French Art Deco, 1920s

Located in Ulm, DE

French Art Deco Hexagonal Coffee / Side Table in Macassar, 1920s With its striking geometric form and exquisite Macassar veneer, this original French Art Deco coffee table from the ...

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1920s French Art Deco Antique Wax Portrait

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Macassar

The 'Matisse' Etagere
The 'Matisse' Etagere

The 'Matisse' Etagere

$2,525 / item

H 21.66 in W 24.02 in D 16.54 in

The 'Matisse' Etagere

Located in London, GB

The 'Matisse' wrought iron side table. A hand made and patinated wrought iron etagere with whimsical Matisse style cut-out decoration. Made to order based on a 1960s original. Avail...

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2010s English Folk Art Antique Wax Portrait

Materials

Wrought Iron

French Art Deco Secretary Cabinet by André Arbus
French Art Deco Secretary Cabinet by André Arbus

French Art Deco Secretary Cabinet by André Arbus

$16,000

H 51.58 in W 25.99 in D 17.72 in

French Art Deco Secretary Cabinet by André Arbus

By André Arbus

Located in grand Lancy, CH

Andre Arbus Sloping mahogany secreter with two drawers and a drop-leaf door. Sycamore maple interior with six small drawers and a central niche lined with parchment; gilt bronze knob...

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1940s French Antique Wax Portrait

Materials

Brass

French Louis XVI Style Bergere Chairs
French Louis XVI Style Bergere Chairs

French Louis XVI Style Bergere Chairs

$3,650 / set

H 39.5 in W 30 in D 33 in

French Louis XVI Style Bergere Chairs

Located in Stockbridge, GA

Wonderful pair of Louis XVI style Bergere Chairs, they are large, strong and so confortable. The fabric is in very good condition.

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Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Antique Wax Portrait

Materials

Walnut

Exceptional 19th Century English Chinoiserie Pagoda Display Cabinet
Exceptional 19th Century English Chinoiserie Pagoda Display Cabinet

Exceptional 19th Century English Chinoiserie Pagoda Display Cabinet

Located in Houston, TX

Large-scale 19th century English display cabinet executed in the Chinoiserie tradition. Constructed in carved mahogany and conceived as a tripartite architectural façade, each glazed...

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19th Century English Chinese Chippendale Antique Wax Portrait

Materials

Glass, Mahogany

Suffrage Textile in Green, White, & Violet - Votes for Women - Connecticut Made
Suffrage Textile in Green, White, & Violet - Votes for Women - Connecticut Made

Suffrage Textile in Green, White, & Violet - Votes for Women - Connecticut Made

Located in York County, PA

VOTES FOR WOMEN PARADE TEXTILE IN GREEN, WHITE, & VIOLET, OF A TYPE WORN AS SASHES AND WAVED AS NARROW PARADE BANNERS, MADE IN HARTFORD, CONNECTICUT BY CALHOUN PRESS FOR THE WOMEN'S ...

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Early 20th Century American Antique Wax Portrait

Materials

Cotton

Adrian Pearsall Cloud Sofa for Craft Associates
Adrian Pearsall Cloud Sofa for Craft Associates

Adrian Pearsall Cloud Sofa for Craft Associates

$12,000

H 25 in W 112 in D 31.5 in

Adrian Pearsall Cloud Sofa for Craft Associates

By Craft Associates, Adrian Pearsall

Located in Chicago, IL

An iconic long-frame sofa designed by Adrian Pearsall, featuring his signature gently arcing silhouette and tapered walnut legs. Fully reupholstered in Maharam's premium "Meld" wool ...

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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Antique Wax Portrait

Materials

Fabric, Walnut

Rare Italian Liberty Style/Art Nouveau Commode with Painted Wood Inlays
Rare Italian Liberty Style/Art Nouveau Commode with Painted Wood Inlays

Rare Italian Liberty Style/Art Nouveau Commode with Painted Wood Inlays

Located in Milano, IT

Rare commode in the style of Louis Majorelle with front and sides inlaid in painted wood. Two doors on the front that hide a cabinet with open compartments and small drawers in light...

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Early 20th Century Italian Art Nouveau Antique Wax Portrait

Materials

Wood

The Spanish Mediterranean Islands Cookbook
The Spanish Mediterranean Islands Cookbook

The Spanish Mediterranean Islands Cookbook

$40 / item

H 10.63 in W 8.13 in D 1.22 in

The Spanish Mediterranean Islands Cookbook

Located in New York, NY

Explore the diverse cuisine of Spain’s Balearic Islands – Mallorca, Menorca, Ibiza, and Formentera – through 155 authentic home cooking recipes. Located off the Spanish Mediterranea...

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2010s Antique Wax Portrait

Materials

Paper

Magnificent 18th Century Venetian Madonna
Magnificent 18th Century Venetian Madonna

Magnificent 18th Century Venetian Madonna

$4,900

H 42.1 in W 31.5 in D 3 in

Magnificent 18th Century Venetian Madonna

Located in Rio De Janeiro, BR

Great oil on canvas depicting Madonna and Child. Carved, gilded and polychrome wooden frame with floral arrangements. Venetian, 18th Century. Dimensions in centimeters: CANVAS 69cm H...

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Mid-18th Century Italian Baroque Antique Wax Portrait

Materials

Canvas

La Voix Humaine Drawing, Art Deco, Signed, 1939, Framed, 39x32 cm
La Voix Humaine Drawing, Art Deco, Signed, 1939, Framed, 39x32 cm

La Voix Humaine Drawing, Art Deco, Signed, 1939, Framed, 39x32 cm

By Jean Cocteau

Located in CANNES, FR

Jean Cocteau ( 1889-1963 ) " la voix Humaine " . 1939 . dessin original de jean Cocteau . signé . avec l'étoile . 19 x 12 cm . encadrement : 39 x 32 cm. certificat de Madame Annie...

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1930s Art Deco Antique Wax Portrait

Materials

Archival Paper

Swiss alp folk art armchair from Verbier village Wallis
Swiss alp folk art armchair from Verbier village Wallis

Swiss alp folk art armchair from Verbier village Wallis

$6,800

H 32.29 in W 13.39 in D 15.75 in

Swiss alp folk art armchair from Verbier village Wallis

Located in grand Lancy, CH

Swiss Alpine armchair from the village of Verbier in the Valais region, a heart carved on the back as well as wheels and a signature on the back, very beautiful and rare mountain arm...

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Early 19th Century Swiss Antique Wax Portrait

Materials

Wood

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Prices for an antique wax portrait start at $428 and top out at $21,800 with the average selling for $1,929.