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Dutch-Colonial 18th Century Small Children's or Ladies Bureau with Silver Mounts
Dutch-Colonial 18th Century Small Children's or Ladies Bureau with Silver Mounts

Dutch-Colonial 18th Century Small Children's or Ladies Bureau with Silver Mounts

Located in Amsterdam, NL

Indonesian and Cape Dutch bureaus were based on English Georgian models with plain sloping fall fronts. A

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Antique 18th Century Indonesian Dutch Colonial Children's Furniture

Materials

Wood

Chair - CHE BLACK
Chair - CHE BLACK

Chair - CHE BLACK

$1,275

H 31 in W 24 in D 22 in

Chair - CHE BLACK

Located in New York, NY

Inspired by early Cape Dutch furniture, the Che Chair is simple, lightweight, and strong. The Che

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2010s South African Lounge Chairs

Materials

Cord, Wood

Chair - CHE NATURAL
Chair - CHE NATURAL

Chair - CHE NATURAL

$1,275

H 31 in W 24 in D 22 in

Chair - CHE NATURAL

Located in New York, NY

Inspired by early Cape Dutch furniture, the Che Chair is simple, lightweight, and strong. The Che

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2010s South African Lounge Chairs

Materials

Cord, Wood

Cape Mountain range
Cape Mountain range

Cape Mountain range

Located in Douglas, Isle of Man

depicted his works as Dutch style landscapes . He attended Roosevelt High School and later attended

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Late 20th Century Landscape Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Cape mountain range with cottage
Cape mountain range with cottage

Cape mountain range with cottage

Located in Douglas, Isle of Man

depicted his works as Dutch style landscapes . He attended Roosevelt High School and later attended

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Late 20th Century Landscape Paintings

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Oil, Board

Very Large Hand-Drawn View of St Iago Cape Verde, by Frederici, 1783
Very Large Hand-Drawn View of St Iago Cape Verde, by Frederici, 1783

Very Large Hand-Drawn View of St Iago Cape Verde, by Frederici, 1783

Located in Amsterdam, NL

Johann Christian Friderici [= Frederici] (Heldburg 1766 - Cape Town 1804) Prospect van het

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Antique Late 18th Century Cape Verdean Dutch Colonial Maps

Materials

Paper

Dutch Antique Map of the West Coast of Africa, to the Cape of Good Hope, 1747
Dutch Antique Map of the West Coast of Africa, to the Cape of Good Hope, 1747

Dutch Antique Map of the West Coast of Africa, to the Cape of Good Hope, 1747

Located in Langweer, NL

west coast of Africa, from 11 degrees south latitude to the Cape of Good Hope. This map originates from

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Antique 1740s Maps

Materials

Paper

Antique Print with Two Views of the Cape of Good Hope
Antique Print with Two Views of the Cape of Good Hope

Antique Print with Two Views of the Cape of Good Hope

$263Sale Price|20% Off

H 16.74 in W 10.63 in D 0.02 in

Antique Print with Two Views of the Cape of Good Hope

Located in Langweer, NL

Dutch Fort at the Cape is shown below. Originates from 'Atlas Historique' by Chatelain. Chatelain's

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Antique Early 18th Century Prints

Materials

Paper

Cape of Good Hope – Fort and City Plan, French Colonial Map, c.1765
Cape of Good Hope – Fort and City Plan, French Colonial Map, c.1765

Cape of Good Hope – Fort and City Plan, French Colonial Map, c.1765

Located in Langweer, NL

practical and administrative purpose. Although the Cape was under Dutch control at the time, French naval

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Antique 1760s French Maps

Materials

Paper

Rare South African Block Front Chest
Rare South African Block Front Chest

Rare South African Block Front Chest

$4,578

H 35.44 in W 45.28 in D 23.63 in

Rare South African Block Front Chest

Located in Lincolnshire, GB

An 18th century Cape block front chest. This Dutch colonial chest was made in the Cape using local

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Antique 18th Century South African Dutch Colonial Commodes and Chests of...

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Brass

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John O'Hara, Cape Dutch, Encaustic Painting
John O'Hara, Cape Dutch, Encaustic Painting

John O'Hara, Cape Dutch, Encaustic Painting

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H 37.5 in W 49.5 in D 2 in

John O'Hara, Cape Dutch, Encaustic Painting

By John O'Hara

Located in SAINT LOUIS, MO

John O'Hara. 2018. Encaustic on board. Handmade frame, gold leaf on oak. In series. Measure: 49.5 x 37.5 in framed. We are proud to represent John O’Hara, a self-taught artist fr...

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2010s American Paintings

Materials

Paint

A Ralph Cahoon Painting of a Sailor holding a Cape Cod Painting
A Ralph Cahoon Painting of a Sailor holding a Cape Cod Painting

A Ralph Cahoon Painting of a Sailor holding a Cape Cod Painting

Located in Downingtown, PA

1910 to a family directly descended from the first Dutch Settlers of Cape Cod. Growing up close to the

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20th Century American Paintings

Important giant Map of Africa, for the King of France, 1698
Important giant Map of Africa, for the King of France, 1698

Important giant Map of Africa, for the King of France, 1698

By Nicolas de Fer

Located in Amsterdam, NL

, Canary and Cape Verde islands. A small insert map shows the Dutch fort at Cape of Good Hope. In the

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Late 17th Century Old Masters More Prints

Materials

Watercolor, Engraving

"Fishing and Wishing" by Ralph Cahoon
"Fishing and Wishing" by Ralph Cahoon

"Fishing and Wishing" by Ralph Cahoon

Located in Downingtown, PA

Cahoon was born in Chatham, Massachusetts in 1910 to a family directly descended from the first Dutch

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20th Century American Paintings

Materials

Masonite

Cape of Good Hope & Table Bay – Dutch Ships at Anchor, 1777 Engraving
Cape of Good Hope & Table Bay – Dutch Ships at Anchor, 1777 Engraving

Cape of Good Hope & Table Bay – Dutch Ships at Anchor, 1777 Engraving

Located in Langweer, NL

Cape of Good Hope & Table Bay – Dutch Ships at Anchor, 1777 Engraving Antique print titled 'Reede

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Antique Late 18th Century Dutch Prints

Materials

Paper

Antique Map of the Cape of Good Hope 'Cape Town, Africa' by J. Nieuhof, 1703

Antique Map of the Cape of Good Hope 'Cape Town, Africa' by J. Nieuhof, 1703

By Johannes Nieuhof

Located in Langweer, NL

This is a scarce English edition 1703 map of the Cape of Good Hope in Cape Town, Africa by Dutch

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Antique Early 18th Century Maps

Antique Print of the Cape of Good Hope in South Africa, 1726
Antique Print of the Cape of Good Hope in South Africa, 1726

Antique Print of the Cape of Good Hope in South Africa, 1726

Located in Langweer, NL

Antique print Africa depicting the Cape of Good Hope. With Dutch legend. This print originates from

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Antique 18th Century Prints

Materials

Paper

Early 18th Century Pair of Cape Dutch Stinkwood Chairs
Early 18th Century Pair of Cape Dutch Stinkwood Chairs

Early 18th Century Pair of Cape Dutch Stinkwood Chairs

Located in London, GB

A rare pair of early 18th century Cape Dutch stinkwood side chairs, each having a shaped and carved

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Antique Early 1700s South African Chairs

Laurie van Heerden, "Jarrah", Acid Etched Steel Bench
Laurie van Heerden, "Jarrah", Acid Etched Steel Bench

Laurie van Heerden, "Jarrah", Acid Etched Steel Bench

Located in Capetown, ZA

referencing traditional Cape Dutch architecture still prevalent in historic homesteads in the Cape Winelands

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21st Century and Contemporary South African Benches

Materials

Steel

'a Grey Day' Oil on Canvas by Henk Dekker
'a Grey Day' Oil on Canvas by Henk Dekker

'a Grey Day' Oil on Canvas by Henk Dekker

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H 23.5 in W 27.5 in D 1.75 in

'a Grey Day' Oil on Canvas by Henk Dekker

By Henk Dekker

Located in Charlevoix, MI

A panoramic scene of the Dutch dunes by Cape Meeuw under a brooding gray sky by Dutch maritime

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Mid-20th Century Dutch Paintings

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Certified Maison Bagues Ship Chandelier - iron and crystal
Certified Maison Bagues Ship Chandelier - iron and crystal

Certified Maison Bagues Ship Chandelier - iron and crystal

By Maison Baguès

Located in Paris, FR

Certified Maison Baguès Chandelier - iron and crystal Finish: Gold or Silver gilding Re-edition of its old model "Le Bateau". UL listing available for an additional charge.

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21st Century and Contemporary French Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Crystal, Iron

17th Dutch Golden Age Old Master Oil on Wood Panel Mythological Nude in Woodland
17th Dutch Golden Age Old Master Oil on Wood Panel Mythological Nude in Woodland

17th Dutch Golden Age Old Master Oil on Wood Panel Mythological Nude in Woodland

Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire

Mythological Figures in Woodland Glade Dutch School, late 17th century oil on wood panel, unframed panel: 11 x 9 inches provenance: private collection, UK condition: minor surface sc...

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17th Century Old Masters Figurative Paintings

Materials

Oil

Antique Chinese Hand Paint Gold Lacquer Scene Gilt Fan with Lacquer Box
Antique Chinese Hand Paint Gold Lacquer Scene Gilt Fan with Lacquer Box

Antique Chinese Hand Paint Gold Lacquer Scene Gilt Fan with Lacquer Box

Located in Brea, CA

19th century antique Chinese hand painted gold lacquer scene gilt fan 100 faces with original lacquer box, fan is 17 inch x 9.5 x 1, the lacquer fan box is 10.5 x 2.5 x 2 inch.

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Antique 1830s Chinese Qing Lacquer

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Lacquer

A Fine French 19th Century Empire Style Mahogany and Ormolu Mounted Crib Cradle
A Fine French 19th Century Empire Style Mahogany and Ormolu Mounted Crib Cradle

A Fine French 19th Century Empire Style Mahogany and Ormolu Mounted Crib Cradle

Located in Los Angeles, CA

A Very Fine French or Russian 19th Century Empire Style Mahogany, Ormolu Mounted and Parcel-Gildwood Carved Crib & Bedding. The egg-shaped oblong rocking cradle supported at each...

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Antique 19th Century French Empire Revival Children's Furniture

Materials

Bronze, Ormolu

15th C Gothic Tabernacle 4 ft.+ Rare Architectural Religious Art, Museum Quality
15th C Gothic Tabernacle 4 ft.+ Rare Architectural Religious Art, Museum Quality

15th C Gothic Tabernacle 4 ft.+ Rare Architectural Religious Art, Museum Quality

Located in Vero Beach, FL

15th century period Gothic Tabernacle, extremely rare (Medieval) architectural religious art, museum quality ecclesiastical altar piece. This is an absolutely stunning circa 1450 or...

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Antique 15th Century and Earlier German Medieval Architectural Elements

Materials

Wood, Paint

16th-Century Indo-Portuguese Colonial Mother-of-pearl Gujarat Casket
16th-Century Indo-Portuguese Colonial Mother-of-pearl Gujarat Casket

16th-Century Indo-Portuguese Colonial Mother-of-pearl Gujarat Casket

Located in Amsterdam, NL

An exceptional Indo-Portuguese colonial mother-of-pearl veneered casket with silver mounts India, Gujarat, 2nd half of the 16th century, the silver mounts Goa or probably Lisbon ...

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Antique 16th Century Indian Jewelry Boxes

Materials

Silver

Sir Anthony Van Dyck 17th Century Oil Painting Study of a Head of a Man
Sir Anthony Van Dyck 17th Century Oil Painting Study of a Head of a Man

Sir Anthony Van Dyck 17th Century Oil Painting Study of a Head of a Man

By Anthony van Dyck

Located in London, GB

Sir Anthony Van Dyck (1599-1641, Flemish) Study of a Head of Man Circa 1627-32, Van Dyck’s second Antwerp period Oil on paper, laid down on canvas Dimensions 15 x 14 inches (38.1 x 3...

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17th Century Old Masters Portrait Paintings

Materials

Oil

19th Century French Ormolu and Crystal Drinks Set
19th Century French Ormolu and Crystal Drinks Set

19th Century French Ormolu and Crystal Drinks Set

$11,446 / set

H 14.25 in W 12.25 in D 12.25 in

19th Century French Ormolu and Crystal Drinks Set

Located in London, GB

A drinks set of the Napoleon III Period The ormolu rectangular frame, rising from swept feet, with a running arcaded gallery, fitted with a mirror plate base houses a suite of fou...

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Antique 19th Century French Napoleon III Crystal Serveware

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Crystal, Ormolu

IMPORTANT BISHOP JAMES STANLEY 1508 KING HENRY VII ENGLiSH OAK TUDOR TESTER BED
IMPORTANT BISHOP JAMES STANLEY 1508 KING HENRY VII ENGLiSH OAK TUDOR TESTER BED

IMPORTANT BISHOP JAMES STANLEY 1508 KING HENRY VII ENGLiSH OAK TUDOR TESTER BED

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this very rare and highly important, Museum quality, English Tudor King Henry VII Oak tester bed made for an...

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Antique 15th Century and Earlier English Renaissance Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Oak

Early 20th Century Chinese Porcelain Bucket Vase, Famille Verte
Early 20th Century Chinese Porcelain Bucket Vase, Famille Verte

Early 20th Century Chinese Porcelain Bucket Vase, Famille Verte

Located in Vigonza, Padua

Beautiful big bucket vase with two steel handles, Famille verte. Excellent decorated with women and young boys in a walled garden and princess on horseback. Elegant precious Chinese...

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Antique 18th Century Chinese Chinese Chippendale Ceramics

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Ceramic, Porcelain

LARGE & IMPORTANT ANTiQUE CIRCA 1600 CHARLES I DOCUMENTED ENGLISH OAK TESTER BED
LARGE & IMPORTANT ANTiQUE CIRCA 1600 CHARLES I DOCUMENTED ENGLISH OAK TESTER BED

LARGE & IMPORTANT ANTiQUE CIRCA 1600 CHARLES I DOCUMENTED ENGLISH OAK TESTER BED

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this very rare and highly important, Museum quality, extra large framed, Documented English oak Tester bed c...

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Antique Early 1600s English Jacobean Beds and Bed Frames

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Oak

Large Antique Oil Painting of Samson and Delilah after Anthony van Dyck
Large Antique Oil Painting of Samson and Delilah after Anthony van Dyck

Large Antique Oil Painting of Samson and Delilah after Anthony van Dyck

By Anthony van Dyck

Located in London, GB

Large antique oil painting of Samson and Delilah after Anthony van Dyck Dutch, 17th Century Height 165cm, width 233cm This very large artwork is modeled after Anthony van Dyck...

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17th Century Figurative Paintings

Materials

Oil, Canvas

Virgin and Child with the Infant Saint John
Virgin and Child with the Infant Saint John

Virgin and Child with the Infant Saint John

By Domenico Puligo

Located in New Orleans, LA

A masterful example of Italian Mannerist painting, this exceptional panel was composed by the renowned Florentine painter Domenico Puligo. Alongside Jacopo Pontormo and Rosso Fiorent...

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16th Century Mannerist Portrait Paintings

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Oil, Panel

"OUR LADY OF GLORY WITH ORATORY"  Brazilian sculpture of the 19th century
"OUR LADY OF GLORY WITH ORATORY"  Brazilian sculpture of the 19th century

"OUR LADY OF GLORY WITH ORATORY" Brazilian sculpture of the 19th century

Located in Madrid, ES

OUR LADY OF GLORY WITH ORATORY Brazilian sculpture of the 19th century , in polychrome and gilded wood. Oratory in painted and gilded wood. Small defects. Dim.: (sculpture) 42 cm; (...

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Antique 19th Century Brazilian Baroque Religious Items

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Wood

Superb Late 16th Century Signed Colonial Japanese Namban Export Lacquer Coffer
Superb Late 16th Century Signed Colonial Japanese Namban Export Lacquer Coffer

Superb Late 16th Century Signed Colonial Japanese Namban Export Lacquer Coffer

Located in Amsterdam, NL

Superb late 16th century signed colonial Japanese Namban export lacquer coffer Momoyama period, late 16th/early 17th century, inscribed 'Arisato' on the bottom H. 30.5 x W. 43...

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Antique 16th Century Japanese Lacquer

Materials

Cedar, Lacquer

18th-century Chinese Export Porcelain Large Famille Rose Cachepot
18th-century Chinese Export Porcelain Large Famille Rose Cachepot

18th-century Chinese Export Porcelain Large Famille Rose Cachepot

Located in Downingtown, PA

Monumental Chinese Export Porcelain Famille Rose Cachepot or Wine Cooler This magnificent Chinese Export porcelain cachepot or wine cooler, dating from the height of the Qianlong pe...

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Antique Mid-18th Century Chinese Chinese Export Planters, Cachepots and ...

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Porcelain

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How Much is a Cape Dutch?

Prices for a cape Dutch start at $79 and top out at $55,000 with the average selling for $2,381.