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Celtic Sculpture

Ancient Celtic 'Killed' Sword
Ancient Celtic 'Killed' Sword

Ancient Celtic 'Killed' Sword

Located in Long Island City, NY

Beginning in the Bronze Age, in much of what is now Europe, there emerged a practice of ritually “killing” weapons and other possessions to be buried with the warrior to whom they ha...

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Antique 15th Century and Earlier European Mounted Objects

Materials

Bronze

Celtic Art Copper Mural from Ireland, Celtic Animals  Hand made beaten copper
Celtic Art Copper Mural from Ireland, Celtic Animals  Hand made beaten copper

Celtic Art Copper Mural from Ireland, Celtic Animals Hand made beaten copper

Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight

Celtic Art Copper Mural from Ireland, Celtic Animals A hand made beaten copper abstract design of dogs and a stag hunting made in Ireland A very striking piece with its origin in...

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Vintage 1960s Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Copper

Celtic Granite Carved Bust of a Female Figure
Celtic Granite Carved Bust of a Female Figure

Celtic Granite Carved Bust of a Female Figure

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

CELTIC GRANITE CARVED BUST OF A FEMALE FIGURE ORIGIN: FRANCE PERIOD: CELTE Height: 46 cm Length: 28 cm Depth: 16 cm Made of granite The body shapes of this figure are scarce...

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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Busts

Materials

Granite

European Carved Limestone Celtic Votive Head of a Male Warrior
European Carved Limestone Celtic Votive Head of a Male Warrior

European Carved Limestone Celtic Votive Head of a Male Warrior

Located in London, GB

A Large European Carved Limestone Celtic Votive Head of a Male Warrior Wearing a Typical Flowing Moustache Small Beard and Curling Locks of Hair Stiffened with Lime Wash the Slit Mou...

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Antique 15th Century and Earlier European Busts

Materials

Limestone

Romano Celtic Stone Relief of Cocidius with Shield and Spear on Stand
Romano Celtic Stone Relief of Cocidius with Shield and Spear on Stand

Romano Celtic Stone Relief of Cocidius with Shield and Spear on Stand

Located in Ottawa, CA

Originates from: England Era: 1st - 2nd Century AD Dimensions: 11” H x 7.5” W x 3.5” W  An inexplicably rare stone relief carving of the Romano Celtic god Co...

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Antique 15th Century and Earlier British Archaistic Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Sandstone

Sculptures Cast Aluminum Bowl by David Marshall with Celtic Motifs
Sculptures Cast Aluminum Bowl by David Marshall with Celtic Motifs

Sculptures Cast Aluminum Bowl by David Marshall with Celtic Motifs

By David Marshall

Located in Benahavis, AN

Sculptural cast aluminum decorative bowl by David Marshall, featuring an elongated organic form with a hand-hammered texture and polished reflective finish. This striking centerpiec...

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Early 2000s Spanish Brutalist Decorative Bowls

Materials

Aluminum

19th Century Irish "Erin go Bragh" Silk Embroidered Picture with Green Gems
19th Century Irish "Erin go Bragh" Silk Embroidered Picture with Green Gems

19th Century Irish "Erin go Bragh" Silk Embroidered Picture with Green Gems

By Interi

Located in Columbia, SC

An Irish wolfhound is also embroidered on the piece, representing ancient Irish nobility, loyalty, and Celtic strength. Often depicted in Celtic knotwork, literature, and sculpture, ...

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Antique 19th Century Italian Folk Art Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Multi-gemstone

Victorian 1.80 Ct Diamond Love Knot Brooch Pendant 18 KT Gold
Victorian 1.80 Ct Diamond Love Knot Brooch Pendant 18 KT Gold

Victorian 1.80 Ct Diamond Love Knot Brooch Pendant 18 KT Gold

Located in Napoli, IT

°Symbol of Love ° Love knot has origins that go far back in time Knot design has been found in Celtic artwork, carved sculptures from the ancient Egyptians, and also ancient Greek je...

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Antique Late 19th Century European Victorian Brooches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

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Ula (Celtic-Jewel of the Sea)

Nancy LeggeUla (Celtic-Jewel of the Sea), 2023

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H 17 in W 4 in D 2 in

Ula (Celtic-Jewel of the Sea)

By Nancy Legge

Located in Mill Valley, CA

A figurative sculpture from porcelain.

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2010s Contemporary Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Porcelain

Horn with celtic carving
Horn with celtic carving

Horn with celtic carving

Located in Derbyshire, GB

Large horn with carving.

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20th Century British Sculptures

Magnificent Victorian 1.80 Carat Diamond Love Knot Brooch Necklace
Magnificent Victorian 1.80 Carat Diamond Love Knot Brooch Necklace

Magnificent Victorian 1.80 Carat Diamond Love Knot Brooch Necklace

Located in Napoli, IT

°Symbol of Love ° Love knot has origins that go far back in time The design has been found in Celtic artwork,carved sculptures from the ancient Egyptians, and also ancient Greek jew...

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Antique 1860s Victorian Brooches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Celtic Bearded Limestone Head on Stand
Celtic Bearded Limestone Head on Stand

Celtic Bearded Limestone Head on Stand

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H 11.5 in W 5 in D 5 in

Celtic Bearded Limestone Head on Stand

Located in Ottawa, CA

Beautiful limestone head depicting a bearded and heavily moustached man with a slightly grimaced smile of Celtic origin circa 2nd century BCE. Beautiful carving within the beard has ...

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Antique 15th Century and Earlier English Archaistic Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Limestone

Iron Age Celtic Torc on Bust Stand
Iron Age Celtic Torc on Bust Stand

Iron Age Celtic Torc on Bust Stand

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H 9 in W 7 in D 4 in

Iron Age Celtic Torc on Bust Stand

Located in Ottawa, CA

Beautiful Celtic bronze torc neck ring with curled and wrapped terminals, displayed on velvet torso stand. Dating between the 3rd and 1st centuries BCE from Eastern Europe, this beau...

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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Romanian Archaistic Mounted Objects

Materials

Bronze

PAIR Set Antique Carved Wood French Breton Brittany Statue Figurine Celtic Farm
PAIR Set Antique Carved Wood French Breton Brittany Statue Figurine Celtic Farm

PAIR Set Antique Carved Wood French Breton Brittany Statue Figurine Celtic Farm

Located in Shreveport, LA

~Direct from France~ ~Matched pair of carved French Breton figures, a man and a woman, with amazing details, reflecting the Brittany style, with an agricultural motif~ ~Quality han...

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Antique 19th Century French French Provincial Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Ancient British Celtic Iron Age Stone Carving of a Human Head, 50 BC
Ancient British Celtic Iron Age Stone Carving of a Human Head, 50 BC

Ancient British Celtic Iron Age Stone Carving of a Human Head, 50 BC

Located in London, GB

A striking ancient Celtic stone head, dating to the 1st century BC.

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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Great Britain (UK) Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Sandstone

VCA 18karat gold twisted rope lovers knot ring, circa 1970
VCA 18karat gold twisted rope lovers knot ring, circa 1970

VCA 18karat gold twisted rope lovers knot ring, circa 1970

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in Malmö, Skåne län

These include ancient Greek jewelry, Egyptian sculptures, and Celtic knots. In ancient Arabia, lovers used love knots to send messages to each other.

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Vintage 1970s French Retro Fashion Rings

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Lovers Knot 18 Karat Yellow Gold Ring
Lovers Knot 18 Karat Yellow Gold Ring

Lovers Knot 18 Karat Yellow Gold Ring

Located in London, GB

This symbol and its association with love has appeared countless times throughout history in many different cultures such as ancient Greek jewellery, Egyptian sculptures, and Celtic ...

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Vintage 1980s British Band Rings

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Tiffany & Co. 1960 France Knots Clips Earrings in 18Kt Gold with Blue Turquoises
Tiffany & Co. 1960 France Knots Clips Earrings in 18Kt Gold with Blue Turquoises

Tiffany & Co. 1960 France Knots Clips Earrings in 18Kt Gold with Blue Turquoises

By Tiffany & Co.

Located in Miami, FL

These include ancient Greek jewellery, Egyptian sculptures, and Celtic knots . Meanwhile in ancient Arabia, lovers used love knots to send messages to each other.

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Vintage 1960s French Retro Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Turquoise, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Celtic Emerald Persians
Celtic Emerald Persians

Dale ChihulyCeltic Emerald Persians, 2007

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H 7.25 in W 14 in D 9.5 in

Celtic Emerald Persians

By Dale Chihuly

Located in Palo Alto, CA

The American glass sculptor Dale Chihuly is well-known for his innovative techniques for creating handblown glass sculptures. His glass practice is a departure from traditional symme...

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Early 2000s Contemporary Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Blown Glass

Primitive Carved Sandstone Celtic Style Figure circa 1890
Primitive Carved Sandstone Celtic Style Figure circa 1890

Primitive Carved Sandstone Celtic Style Figure circa 1890

Located in Central England, GB

A Primitive Carved Sandstone Celtic Style Figure This interesting piece is carved in a harder type sandstone which has a high silica content. It depicts an early Celtic style bear...

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Antique 19th Century Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Sandstone

Ancient European Bronze Age Celtic Twisted Torc, 800 BC
Ancient European Bronze Age Celtic Twisted Torc, 800 BC

Ancient European Bronze Age Celtic Twisted Torc, 800 BC

Located in London, GB

A striking European copper alloy neck torc, dating to the 9th-6th century BC. Of elegant penannular form, twisted body and coiled terminals, displaying a marvellous green patina. ...

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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Mounted Objects

French 17th/18th Century Carved Stone Bust of Celtic Warrior/ Gallic King
French 17th/18th Century Carved Stone Bust of Celtic Warrior/ Gallic King

French 17th/18th Century Carved Stone Bust of Celtic Warrior/ Gallic King

Located in Buisson, FR

Unique handcarved stone bust representing a celtic warrior, most likely Vercingetorix. Vercingetorix was the Gallic king defeated by Julius Caesar in 52 AD. This bust is handcarved i...

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Antique 18th Century French Busts

Materials

Stone

Large Celtic Norse Nordic Scandanavian Viking Wood Carved Folk Art Pagan Totem
Large Celtic Norse Nordic Scandanavian Viking Wood Carved Folk Art Pagan Totem

Large Celtic Norse Nordic Scandanavian Viking Wood Carved Folk Art Pagan Totem

Located in Studio City, CA

A large, heavy, intricately carved, rather engaging wood folk art pagan totem figure of a woman carrying a three-headed fish with the God of Wind (North wind or perhaps an Anemoi) sy...

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Early 20th Century Scandinavian Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Swedish 1950s yellow gold "true love knot" bracelet
Swedish 1950s yellow gold "true love knot" bracelet

Swedish 1950s yellow gold "true love knot" bracelet

Located in Malmö, Skåne län

These include ancient Greek jewelry, Egyptian sculptures, and Celtic knots. In ancient Arabia, lovers used love knots to send messages to each other.

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Vintage 1950s Swedish Modern Chain Bracelets

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Romano Celtic Stone Head of a Legionnaire, Anglo Roman, circa 2nd-3rd Century
Romano Celtic Stone Head of a Legionnaire, Anglo Roman, circa 2nd-3rd Century

Romano Celtic Stone Head of a Legionnaire, Anglo Roman, circa 2nd-3rd Century

Located in Matlock, Derbyshire

Rare Romano British / Celtic Limestone head of a Legionnaire, English, Southern England, circa, 2nd-3rd century. The Oolitic Limestone carved stylised head of a Legionnaire wearin...

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Antique 15th Century and Earlier British Archaistic Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Limestone

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$19,000

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Canopus Jar "Asmet", 1069 - 664 B.C, Egypt

Located in Girona, Spain

Canopus Jar "Asmet", With certificate of authenticity. 1069 - 664 B.C, Egypt. Good condition. Egyptian culture are "Canopus jars". These were vessels that the ancient Egyptians ...

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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Egyptian Egyptian Vases

Materials

Alabaster

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Pair of Entomology Specimen Display Cases By J T Stockall London Taxidermy Curio

Located in Lowestoft, GB

A large and impressive pair of late 19th early 20th century Entomology specimen cases, containing a varied collection of over one hundred insects from around the world pinned to an e...

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Antique Late 19th Century English Taxidermy

Materials

Natural Fiber, Glass, Pine

Fossilised Skull of Prehistoric Marine Reptile the Mosasaur, 70Million Years Ago
Fossilised Skull of Prehistoric Marine Reptile the Mosasaur, 70Million Years Ago

Fossilised Skull of Prehistoric Marine Reptile the Mosasaur, 70Million Years Ago

$23,671Sale Price|30% Off

H 6.3 in W 15.75 in D 5.91 in

Fossilised Skull of Prehistoric Marine Reptile the Mosasaur, 70Million Years Ago

Located in Puglia, Puglia

Upper Cretaceous, about 70-65 million years ago (Maastrichtian) Morocco The skull is reconstructed in good proportions with fossil pieces found in a phosphate mine in Morocco. I att...

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Antique 15th Century and Earlier African Natural Specimens

Materials

Bone

Antique Book, Days of King Arthur, Mythology, English, Fiction, Late Victorian
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Antique Book, Days of King Arthur, Mythology, English, Fiction, Late Victorian

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

This is an antique mythology book, Days of King Arthur by Charles Henry Hanson. An English language, hard bound fictional work with illustrations by Gustave Doré, dating to the late ...

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Antique Late 19th Century British Late Victorian Books

Materials

Paper

Ancient Egyptian Faience Ushabti Figure, c. 700-30 B.C.
Ancient Egyptian Faience Ushabti Figure, c. 700-30 B.C.

Ancient Egyptian Faience Ushabti Figure, c. 700-30 B.C.

Located in Los Angeles, CA

An impressive Ancient Egyptian Faience Ushabti figure, belonging to the c. 700-30 B.C. It consists of a molded pottery having a green glazed surface. The figure is wearing a royal wi...

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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Egyptian Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Pottery

Giant Crocodile Fossil Wall Plate, Germany. 180 Million Years Old.
Giant Crocodile Fossil Wall Plate, Germany. 180 Million Years Old.

Giant Crocodile Fossil Wall Plate, Germany. 180 Million Years Old.

Located in London, GB

This outstanding fossilised skeleton is that of the ancestral crocodile species Steneosaurus bollensis that lived during the early Jurassic period. The skeleton, complete with armour...

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Antique 15th Century and Earlier German Decorative Art

Materials

Other

Renaissance Style Oak Tester 4 Poster Bed Armorial Tapestry Bedspread King Size
Renaissance Style Oak Tester 4 Poster Bed Armorial Tapestry Bedspread King Size

Renaissance Style Oak Tester 4 Poster Bed Armorial Tapestry Bedspread King Size

Located in BUNGAY, SUFFOLK

A vintage king size oak tester or four poster bed in the Renaissance style. Hand carved with Adam & Eve carvings in the headboard, figurative sculptures in the bedposts, three carve...

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Mid-20th Century English Renaissance Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Oak

19th Century Large Collection of Victorian Conchology Shell Specimens Taxidermy
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19th Century Large Collection of Victorian Conchology Shell Specimens Taxidermy

Located in Lowestoft, GB

A large collection of late Victorian shell specimens, the majority housed in its pine box with each specimen having its period card sleeve, the remainder displayed in glazed blue car...

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Antique Late 19th Century English Late Victorian Taxidermy

Materials

Natural Fiber, Blown Glass, Paper, Pine

Antique Extremely Rare Large 1301 Antiphonal Abbey Book Binding, C14 Certified
Antique Extremely Rare Large 1301 Antiphonal Abbey Book Binding, C14 Certified

Antique Extremely Rare Large 1301 Antiphonal Abbey Book Binding, C14 Certified

Located in Doha, QA

Monumental Medieval Antiphonal Book Binding with Illuminated Leaves Austria, 1300s- possible St.Peter Abbey, Salzburg Austria, oldest monastery in the German speaking world (founded ...

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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Austrian Gothic Books

Materials

Iron

Early Celtic Stone Sculptural Headstone From Cornwall England
Early Celtic Stone Sculptural Headstone From Cornwall England

Early Celtic Stone Sculptural Headstone From Cornwall England

Located in Essex, MA

An unusual piece bearing a label under base. A symbol of Christianity, the Celtic cross first appeared in the 8th century. Legends say that St Patrick introduced the Celtic Cross to ...

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Antique 15th Century and Earlier English Religious Items

Materials

Stone

An Imperial Japanese Meiji Shibayama Tea Cabinet by The Tokugawa Samurai Clan
An Imperial Japanese Meiji Shibayama Tea Cabinet by The Tokugawa Samurai Clan

An Imperial Japanese Meiji Shibayama Tea Cabinet by The Tokugawa Samurai Clan

Located in Long Island City, NY, NY

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Antique 19th Century Japanese Meiji Furniture

Materials

Mother-of-Pearl, Wood, Lacquer

Facial Fragment of a Corinthian Helmet
Facial Fragment of a Corinthian Helmet

Facial Fragment of a Corinthian Helmet

$190,529

H 7.49 in W 7.49 in D 7.49 in

Facial Fragment of a Corinthian Helmet

Located in London, GB

Ancient Greek city-states such as Corinth were defended by the hoplites (derived from the hopla or round shield), citizen-soldiers primarily armed with swords, spears and shields. S...

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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Greek Classical Greek Antiquities

Materials

Bronze

Antique 16th Century Austrian Gothic Marble Memento Mori Skull with Iron Cross
Antique 16th Century Austrian Gothic Marble Memento Mori Skull with Iron Cross

Antique 16th Century Austrian Gothic Marble Memento Mori Skull with Iron Cross

Located in Doha, QA

An exceptional and rare Gothic-Renaissance memento mori, sculpted in marble and surmounted by an original iron cross, originating from Austria, 16th century. Carved from solid marble...

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Antique 16th Century Austrian Gothic Religious Items

Materials

Marble

19th Century, Monumental Carved Boiserie Panels from Lartington Hall
19th Century, Monumental Carved Boiserie Panels from Lartington Hall

19th Century, Monumental Carved Boiserie Panels from Lartington Hall

Located in London, GB

The Lartington hall carved Boiserie panels by Signor Anton Leone Bulletti. A highly important suite of eight carved and patinated wood panels commissioned by Monsignor Thomas Edw...

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Antique 19th Century English Renaissance Revival Panelling

Materials

Wood, Pine

Early 20th Century Softshell Turtle Skeleton (Trionychidae) Taxidermy Curio
Early 20th Century Softshell Turtle Skeleton (Trionychidae) Taxidermy Curio

Early 20th Century Softshell Turtle Skeleton (Trionychidae) Taxidermy Curio

Located in Lowestoft, GB

A decorative softshell turtle skeleton, housed and mounted within a shadow box. The skeleton appears to be complete and well detailed, laid on a mottled paper backing, gilt slip and...

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Early 20th Century European Taxidermy

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Natural Fiber, Glass, Pine

Rare Antique Austrian Gothic Two-Handed Longsword Medieval Double-Edged Blade
Rare Antique Austrian Gothic Two-Handed Longsword Medieval Double-Edged Blade

Rare Antique Austrian Gothic Two-Handed Longsword Medieval Double-Edged Blade

Located in Doha, QA

An exceptional and rare Austrian longsword, designed as a two-handed weapon with a classic cruciform hilt and straight, double-edged blade. This distinguished form bridges the morpho...

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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Austrian Gothic Arms, Armor and Weapons

Materials

Iron

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Celtic Sculpture For Sale on 1stDibs

Find the exact piece of celtic sculpture you’re shopping for in the variety available on 1stDibs. In our selection of items, you can find contemporary examples as well as a modern version. Finding the perfect item from our selection of celtic sculpture may mean sifting through those created during different time periods — you can find an early version that dates to the 18th Century and a newer variation that were made as recently as the 21st Century. On 1stDibs, the right choice in our collection of celtic sculpture is waiting for you and the choices span a range of colors that includes gray, black, brown and beige. There have been many interesting object in our assortment of celtic sculpture examples over the years, but those made by Carol Pylant, Guido Argentini, Everett Spruce, Isabel Miramontes and David Marshall are often thought to be among the most thought-provoking. These artworks were handmade with extraordinary care, with artists most often working in paint, oil paint and archival pigment print.

How Much is a Celtic Sculpture?

The average selling price for a piece of celtic sculpture we offer is $5,893, while they’re typically $80 on the low end and $66,000 for the highest priced.