How do you identify 18th-century furniture?

To identify 18th-century furniture, you can research your piece in the context of the prevailing styles of the period or consult a certified appraiser or experienced antique dealer. To identify your item on your own, look over it for maker's marks, such as carvings, stamps, brands and labels. Researching the marking can help you determine the maker of your piece, and from there, you can search further to learn more about your particular item. Without a maker's mark, the best approach is to consider the characteristics of the dominant furniture styles during the 18th century. In England, these included William and Mary, Queen Anne, Georgian, Chippendale, Hepplewhite and Sheraton. Some French furniture styles of the 1700s include Louis XV, Louis XVI and Régence. Find a diverse assortment of 18th-century furniture on 1stDibs.

How did art change in the 18th century?

In the 18th century, art changed in style from Baroque to Rococo and Neoclassicism. Art became more ornamented and idealized during the Rococo period and then shifted toward a style that emulated the artwork of ancient Greece and Rome near the end of the century. You’ll find a variety of fine art on 1stDibs.

Did they have wedding rings in the 18th century?

Yes, wedding rings have a long history, stretching back to ancient Egypt. The first diamond engagement ring was created in 1477 by Archduke Maximillian of Austria. Browse a wide array of vintage and contemporary wedding rings on 1stDibs.

How can I identify 18th century brass candlesticks?

One way to check if your brass candlesticks are from the 18th century is to look for the two seams running lengthwise on either side. This is from when the candlestick was molded in two halves and then soldered together. You’ll find a variety of candlesticks of all shapes and sizes from some of the top sellers on 1stDibs.

Which individuals are considered the Big Three of 18th-century cartoons, and why?

The individuals considered the Big Three of 18th-century cartoons are William Hogarth, James Gillray and George Cruikshank. Although the 18th century saw a widespread increase in illustrations in newspapers, these three illustrators were particularly well-known for their work. Hogarth's work was extremely diverse, ranging from serious, realistic paintings and portraits to satirical and moralistic illustrations filled with symbolism. A British caricaturist, Gillray is remembered today for his artworks representing political and social satires, like his political cartoons against George III of England. Despite being a prolific caricaturist, Cruikshank is now most famous for illustrating the works of Charles Dickens. On 1stDibs, find a wide variety of illustrations.

What kinds of figures elevated the use of porcelain in 18th century Europe?

At the end of the 17th century, Europe went into a frenzy over porcelain. Asian porcelain was highly sought after, and spurred the foundation of the Meissen factory in France, where hard porcelain went on to be made. You’ll find a large collection of porcelain pieces from many of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.

Was there glass in the 16th century?

Yes, the history of glass-making goes back much further than the 1600s. It’s believed that they were making glass in different parts of the world at least 3,600 years ago, maybe even longer. During the late Bronze Age in Egypt and in Western Asia, glassmarking advanced significantly and was manipulated extensively to produce vessels, jewelry, and works of art. Shop a range of antique and vintage glass on 1stDibs.

Were there cannons in the 16th century?

Yes, there were cannons in the 16th century. The history of the weapon dates back to 12th-century China. Historical records suggest that the first cannons appeared in Europe during the Islamic wars in Iberia in the 13th century. Find a range of antique cannons on 1stDibs.

What furniture was used in the 16th century?

A variety of furniture was used during the 16th century. Items commonly found in homes include high-backed armchairs, chests, stools, benches and cupboards. Most European artisans active during the time period produced pieces out of oak wood. Find a large collection of antique furniture on 1stDibs.

What is 17th-century furniture called?

What 17th-century furniture is called varies. The general term for all furniture produced 100 years ago, including 17th-century pieces, is antique furniture. You may also choose to be more specific and describe a piece by its style. Theatrical and lavish, the Baroque style was prevalent across Europe from the 17th to the mid-18th century and spread around the world through colonialism, including in Asia, Africa and the Americas. Baroque furniture was extravagant in all aspects, from shape to materials. 17th-century pieces from England often feature characteristics of the William and Mary style, such as crisp lines, maple and walnut veneers, inlaid bands and C-scroll ornaments. On 1stDibs, explore a variety of antique furniture.

What is the most important painting of the 20th century?

What painting is the most important of the 20th century is largely a matter of personal opinion. Some notable works produced during the period include Paul Cézanne's Mont Sainte-Victoire, Pablo Picasso's Les Demoiselles d'Avignon, Henri Matisse's The Dance and Jackson Pollock's Lavender Mist. Shop a large selection of 20th-century paintings on 1stDibs.

Who invented the reflector telescope in the 17th century?

Sir Isaac Newton invented the reflector telescope in the 17th century. He created it as a replacement for the refracting telescope, which tended to have poor optics. Find a collection of antique and vintage telescopes on 1stDibs from some of the world’s top sellers.

Who was one of the most important portrait painters of the 19th century?

British artist John Singer Sargent was one of the most important portrait painters of the 19th century. Other notable portraitists from the period include James Abbott McNeill Whistler, Eugène Delacroix, Théodore Géricault, Gustave Courbet, Édouard Manet, Mary Cassat, Claude Monet and Pierre-Auguste Renoir. On 1stDibs, find a wide variety of portrait paintings.

What are the major features of Dutch 17th century portraiture?

17th-century Dutch portraiture has many similarities to other Baroque paintings, including rich colors, dark shadows and intense lighting. Many famous Dutch Baroque works lean toward realism. In Dutch portraiture, props and detailed backgrounds are uncommon. You'll find a collection of Dutch Baroque paintings from some of the world’s top art dealers on 1stDibs.

What art style was used by the 19th-century French painters?

The French painters of the 19th century worked in two styles. Neoclassicism dominated the first half of the century, and Impressionism was the most common style during the second half. On 1stDibs, you can find a variety of French paintings.

Gouache 18th Century

Jean-Baptiste PillementPastoral landscape, gouache, 18th century, French school, circle of Pillement, Circa 1780

$2,598

Pastoral landscape, gouache, 18th century, French school, circle of Pillement

By Jean-Baptiste Pillement

Located in GOUVIEUX, FR

Gouache on paper – Animated pastoral landscape - Unsigned French school, late 18th century Circle of Jean-Baptiste Pillement This delicate gouache on paper belongs to the tradition o...

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Late 18th Century French School Landscape Drawings and Watercolors

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Gouache

Indian Mughal School Portrait Miniature of a Princess, Gouache, 18th Century

$2,028

Indian Mughal School Portrait Miniature of a Princess, Gouache, 18th Century

Located in Nottingham, GB

School Indian Mughal School Period Late 18th Century Origin India Materials Gouache on paper Measurements Height: 36 cm / 14.2 in Width: 23 cm / 9.1 in We ship international...

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Antique Late 18th Century Paintings

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Paper

French School 18th Century Gouache - Nue Vestale, Early 18th Century

$750

French School 18th Century Gouache - Nue Vestale

Located in Corsham, GB

A delicately painted nude study executed in pastel and watercolour with gouache highlights. The sitter wears a white drape, the intricate folds of which the artist renders with consi...

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Early 18th Century Nude Drawings and Watercolors

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Gouache

Michela De VitoDrinks Seller - Gouache by Michela De Vito - 18th Century, 18th Century

$1,016

Drinks Seller - Gouache by Michela De Vito - 18th Century

By Michela De Vito

Located in Roma, IT

Drink Seller (Venditore di Bibite) is an original gouache drawing on paper realized by Michela De Vito, Naples. Hand-signed on the lower center. Titled on the lower center. The wor...

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18th Century Old Masters Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Gouache

Pair of Italian 18th Century Neapolitan Gouaches in 19th Century Mahogany Frame

$15,300 / set

Pair of Italian 18th Century Neapolitan Gouaches in 19th Century Mahogany Frame

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

A beautiful pair of Italian 18th century Neapolitan gouaches in 19th century mahogany frames.

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Antique 18th Century Italian Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Mahogany

Pair of Still Life Painted in Gouache, Dutch School, 18th Century

$13,559 / set

Pair of Still Life Painted in Gouache, Dutch School, 18th Century

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

Pair of still life painted in gouache. Dutch School, 18th century Original frames.

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Antique 18th Century Dutch Paintings

Materials

Paint

Rare Set of Four Italian 18th Century Panels, Gouache on Canvas

$4,200 / item

Rare Set of Four Italian 18th Century Panels, Gouache on Canvas

Located in Los Angeles, CA

A rare set of four Italian 18th century panels, gouache on canvas from the music room of an historical Villa in the Lucca region.

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Antique Late 18th Century Italian Decorative Art

Materials

Canvas

18th Century Indian School Gouache on Paper Garden Scene Country House

$669

18th Century Indian School Gouache on Paper Garden Scene Country House

Located in Lowestoft, GB

Age related abrasions and knock to the frame, heavy foxing to the paper giving it a wonderful decorative feel. 18th century in age 9.5 cm x 13 .5 cm

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Antique 18th Century Indian Paintings

Materials

Paper

Antique Indian Mughal Portrait of a Prince, Gouache, Late 18th Century, circa 1790

$1,980

Antique Indian Mughal Portrait of a Prince, Gouache, Late 18th Century

Located in Greenwich, CT

Antique Indian Mughal portrait of a Prince, late 18th cent. , by repute possibly depicting Maharaja Vijay Singh of Marwar (1729 - 1793) Rajasthani, 18th century The Rajput Raja ...

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Late 18th Century Other Art Style Paintings

Materials

Gouache

pair of Italian 18th century Giltwood and Gouache paintings

$13,100 / set

pair of Italian 18th century Giltwood and Gouache paintings

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

A charming and most vibrant pair of Italian 18th century Giltwood and Gouache paintings. Each gouache displays a wonderful and detailed perspective of the Tuscan country side, with o...

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Antique 18th Century Italian Paintings

Materials

Giltwood, Paint

18th Century Italian Landscape Gouache of the Bay of Naples

$8,115

18th Century Italian Landscape Gouache of the Bay of Naples

Located in Gloucestershire, GB

18th Century Italian landscape gouache of the bay of Naples by Saverio Della Gatta (1785-1825).

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Antique 18th Century Italian Paintings

Materials

Paper

Friedrich August Von KaulbachMiniature Portrait of 18th Century Lady, Gouache, Belle Epoque, Signed

$2,101

Miniature Portrait of 18th Century Lady, Gouache, Belle Epoque, Signed

Located in Cotignac, FR

Miniature portrait, gouache and watercolour, from the Belle Epoque period of a fine 18th century lady, probably Madame Sophie Fille de Louis XV after Jean Marc Nattier, by noted port...

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Early 20th Century Romantic Portrait Paintings

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Gouache, Watercolor

Gustavian 18th Century Giltwood Mirror with Gouaches

$4,099

Gustavian 18th Century Giltwood Mirror with Gouaches

Located in Östermalm, Stockholms län

A fine gustavian gilt wood mirror with gouaches made in Stockholm c. 1790. Original gilding. The gouaches painted in the neoclassical pompeian style.

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Antique 1790s Swedish Gustavian Wall Mirrors

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Mirror, Giltwood

18th Century Gouache on Paper of Italian Palladian Villa, Distressed

$1,693Sale Price|25% Off

18th Century Gouache on Paper of Italian Palladian Villa, Distressed

Located in Seaford, GB

This fine 18th-century gouache on paper is a quintessential example of Grand Tour artistry, depicting an Italian Palladian villa rendered with architectural precision and classical r...

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Antique Mid-18th Century Italian Grand Tour Paintings

Materials

Paper

18th Century French Aubusson Gouache Cartoon of Goats in Landscape

$990

18th Century French Aubusson Gouache Cartoon of Goats in Landscape

By Aubusson Manufacture

Located in Dallas, TX

The composition captures the light, decorative elegance associated with 18th century French tapestry design, with soft naturalistic forms and a beautifully muted palette of pale gree...

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Antique Late 18th Century French Louis XVI Drawings

Materials

Giltwood, Paper

pair of Italian late 18th century Gouache and Silvered Wood paintings

$4,300 / set

pair of Italian late 18th century Gouache and Silvered Wood paintings

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

An elegant and finely detailed pair of Italian late 18th century Gouache and Silvered Wood paintings, in the manner of Michelangelo Maestri.

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Antique 18th Century Italian Paintings

Materials

Silver Leaf

18th Century Continental Pin-Prick Mixed Media Gouache Paintings on Paper

$3,500 / set

18th Century Continental Pin-Prick Mixed Media Gouache Paintings on Paper

Located in Atlanta, GA

During the late eighteenth century and into the Regency period, working creatively with paper - cutting and pin-pricking - was a favourite pastime and accomplishment for young ladies...

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Antique Late 18th Century French Victorian Paintings

Materials

Wood, Paint, Paper

Charles-Louis Clerisseau 18th Century Gouache Of A Dance Amongst Classical Ruins

$8,115Sale Price|20% Off

Charles-Louis Clerisseau 18th Century Gouache Of A Dance Amongst Classical Ruins

By Charles-Louis Clérisseau

Located in Petworth, West Sussex

Charles-Louis Clerisseau (French, 1721-1820), a depiction of figures dancing amongst Classical ruins, gouache on paper, unsigned, framed. Being of the late 18th century, circa 1770...

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Antique Late 18th Century French Neoclassical Paintings

Materials

Paper

Italian 18th Century Louis XVI Period Gouache in its Original Giltwood Frame

$7,600

Italian 18th Century Louis XVI Period Gouache in its Original Giltwood Frame

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

A charming Italian 18th century Louis XVI period gouache in its original giltwood frame.

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Antique 18th Century Italian Louis XVI Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Giltwood

Italian 18th Century Louis XVI Period Gouache in Its Original Giltwood Frame

$17,800

Italian 18th Century Louis XVI Period Gouache in Its Original Giltwood Frame

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

A beautiful Italian 18th century Louis XVI period Gouache in its original giltwood frame.

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Antique 18th Century Italian Louis XVI Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Giltwood

Aubusson Floral Tapestry Gouache

$2,500

Aubusson Floral Tapestry Gouache

Located in Bristol, CT

Original gouache of a Swiss Aubusson floral tapestry rug 18th century Art Sz: 14 1/2"H x 9"W Frame Sz: 23"H x 17"W w/ silver gilt scallop frame

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18th Century Drawings and Watercolor Paintings

Materials

Gouache

Pair 18th or 19th Century Italian Grand Tour Gouaches Of Vesuvius, Bay of Naples

$7,800

Pair 18th or 19th Century Italian Grand Tour Gouaches Of Vesuvius, Bay of Naples

Located in Stamford, CT

Pair of 18th or 19th century Neapolitan gouaches of Virgil's Tomb, one with a view of Mount Vesuvius and the Bay of Naples.

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Antique Late 18th Century Italian Grand Tour Paintings

Materials

Paper

Mid-18th Century Indian Court Painting of Krishna and Radha, Gouache with Gold

$3,300

Mid-18th Century Indian Court Painting of Krishna and Radha, Gouache with Gold

Located in Middleburg, VA

A superbly detailed mid-18th-century Indian miniature court painting, executed in gouache heightened with gold on handmade paper.

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Antique Mid-18th Century Indian Paintings

Materials

Gold Leaf

Louis XVI gold, tortoiseshell & gouache miniature snuff box, France late 18th C.

$8,700

Louis XVI gold, tortoiseshell & gouache miniature snuff box, France late 18th C.

Located in Milan, IT

Louis XVI Snuff Box, Second half of the 18th Century (circa 1770–1789) France. Engraved gold mounts, tortoiseshell (Caretta Caretta, Linnaeus 1758) (écaille) interior lining, miniatu...

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Antique Mid-18th Century French Neoclassical Tobacco Accessories

Materials

Gold

Alexandre-Jean NoëlAlexandre-Jean Noël capriccio landsccape Portugal, 18th-Century Portuguese

$3,381

Alexandre-Jean Noël capriccio landsccape Portugal, 18th-Century Portuguese

Located in GB

In *Paysage du Portugal* Capriccio, Alexandre-Jean Noël brings together a broad river landscape, imposing architecture and small figures at the water’s edge. A fortified complex rise...

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18th Century Landscape Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Watercolor, Gouache, Archival Paper

Louis Nicolas van BlarenbergheBattle Scene with Castle and Donjon, Gouache on Parchment, Blarenberghe, Unknown

$3,672

Battle Scene with Castle and Donjon, Gouache on Parchment, Blarenberghe

Located in DEVENTER, NL

It is presented in a later gilded frame that complements its 18th-century character. A finely detailed and historically evocative example of 18th-century French military miniature p...

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18th Century Landscape Paintings

Materials

Gouache, Vellum

Gioacchino La Pira (Neapolitan painter) - 19th century gouache - Naples Bay, c.1800

$2,847

Gioacchino La Pira (Neapolitan painter) - 19th century gouache - Naples Bay

Located in Varmo, IT

Gioacchino La Pira (active in Naples between 1839 and 1875) – View of the Bay of Naples at Dawn. 21 x 29 cm (unframed) – 35.5 x 43.5 cm (framed). Tempera on paper, in an ebanized a...

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Late 18th Century Realist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Paper, Tempera

Zacharias WagenerAnimal painting of a 'Tamanuâguacû (Ant-eater)' late 17th/18th century, Brazil, 17th/18th century

$14,124

Animal painting of a 'Tamanuâguacû (Ant-eater)' late 17th/18th century, Brazil

Located in Amsterdam, NL

Follower of Zacharias Wagener (1614-1688) Tamanuâguasû (Giant Anteater) On Italian 17th or 18th-century paper, H. 28 x W. 43.5 cm The present painting is a copy after Wagener’...

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Early 18th Century Old Masters Animal Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Paper, India Ink, Gouache

French School, Late 18th Century (circa 1775-1795) - Allegory Of Mourning, c. 1785

$2,277

French School, Late 18th Century (circa 1775-1795) - Allegory Of Mourning

Located in Paris, Île-de-France

French School, late 18th century (circa 1775–1795) Allegory of Mourning (or Fallen Fortune) Pen and brown ink, grey ink, wash, watercolor, and white gouache highlights on laid paper...

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Late 18th Century Rococo Portrait Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Ink, Watercolor, Gouache, Laid Paper

James Miller18th century view of the Elephant and Castle in London, Circa 1780

$12,848

18th century view of the Elephant and Castle in London

Located in London, GB

Collections: With Martyn Gregory; Judy Egerton, 1984, acquired from the above; By descent to 2014. Exhibited: London, Martyn Gregory, Exhibition of English & Continental Watercol...

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18th Century Old Masters Landscape Paintings

Materials

Gouache, Vellum

Jean-Baptiste PillementPair of Grisaille paintings Rustic scenes 18th century French Rococo Master, e.g. 1780-1799

$4,250

Pair of Grisaille paintings Rustic scenes 18th century French Rococo Master

By Jean-Baptiste Pillement

Located in Stockholm, SE

Magnificent rococo pair paintings depicting scenes from the life of Europe of the 18th century. Two scenes tell us about the lives of travelers and fishermen of the time.

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18th Century Rococo Landscape Paintings

Materials

Wood, Paper, Chalk, Pastel, Gouache, Wood Panel

Daniel Gardner18th century pastel portrait of Lady Augusta Corbett and her son, Stuart, 1776

$24,345

18th century pastel portrait of Lady Augusta Corbett and her son, Stuart

By Daniel Gardner

Located in London, GB

Collections: Commissioned by Andrew Corbett, husband of the sitter; The Venerable Stuart Corbett; Sir Stuart Corbett; By descent to 2002; Sotheby’s, London 21 March 2002, lot.10...

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18th Century Old Masters Portrait Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Pastel, Gouache

Mughal School, 18th century – Emperor Jahangir dancing with his harem attendees, c1750

$850

Mughal School, 18th century – Emperor Jahangir dancing with his harem attendees

Located in Middletown, NY

A joyful scene of lighthearted merriment in the palace of Jangahir Mahal Agra Circa 1750. Gouache and ink with gold heightening on light weight cream laid paper, 8 1/4 x 6 inches (2...

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18th Century Rajput Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Gold

Mughal School, 18th century Emperor Jahangir taking tea in his harem, c1750

$900

Mughal School, 18th century Emperor Jahangir taking tea in his harem

Located in Middletown, NY

An illuminated page from a book likely in reference to palace life during Emperor Jahangir's reign over the Mughal Empire. circa 1750. Gouache and ink with heightening in gold on li...

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18th Century Rajput Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Gold

Mughal School, 18th century – Emperor Jahangir in his harem in flagrante delicto, c1750

$800

Mughal School, 18th century – Emperor Jahangir in his harem in flagrante delicto

Located in Middletown, NY

An illuminated page from a book likely in reference to palace life during Emperor Jahangir's reign over the Mughal Empire. Circa 1750. Gouache and ink with gold heightening on cre...

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18th Century Rajput Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Gold

Mughal School, 18th century Emperor Jangahir on a pleasure boat with his harem a, c1750

$850

Mughal School, 18th century Emperor Jangahir on a pleasure boat with his harem a

Located in Middletown, NY

Emperor Jahangir depicted with his harem attendees aboard a pleasure cruise, the water filled with lotus blossoms; symbols of paradise itself. Circa 1750. Gouache and ink with gold ...

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18th Century Rajput Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Gold

J.J. De Gault Bacchus Gouache Trompe L'oeil Ring

$28,248

J.J. De Gault Bacchus Gouache Trompe L'oeil Ring

Located in Amsterdam, NL

This French ring, from around 1780, is crafted in 18 carat gold. Under the glass we see the god Bacchus, the god of wine and merriment. It is a signed work by Jacques-Joseph de Gault...

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Antique Late 18th Century French Fashion Rings

Materials

18k Gold

Bernard Lens III, Allegory of the Infant Christ and John the Baptist Gouache

$6,086

Bernard Lens III, Allegory of the Infant Christ and John the Baptist Gouache

Located in Nottingham, GB

Rendered in delicate gouache upon vellum parchment, this small-scale devotional piece depicts an allegory of the infant Christ and John the Baptist. The central figures recline toget...

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Antique Early 18th Century Paintings

Materials

Wood, Oak, Parchment Paper

Mughal School, 18th century – Emperor Jahangir in his harem in flagrante delicto, c1750

$800

Mughal School, 18th century – Emperor Jahangir in his harem in flagrante delicto

Located in Middletown, NY

Emperor Jahangir in his harem surrounded by lotus blossoms; symbols of paradise itself. Circa 1690. Gouache and ink with gold heightening on cream laid paper, 8 1/2 x 6 1/4 inches (...

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17th Century Rajput Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Gold

European Pastoral Scene on Vellum. Probably Eighteenth Century

$2,500

European Pastoral Scene on Vellum. Probably Eighteenth Century

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Unknown (European, probably Eighteenth Century) Shepherds and Peasants in a Landscape Ink, watercolor, and gouache on vellum; 12 5/8 x 19 3/8 inches Framed: 20 x 28 inches (approx.)

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18th Century Old Masters Landscape Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Ink, Watercolor, Gouache, Vellum

Peter PaillouEarly Naturalistic Wildlife Animal Rendering of a Possible Capuchin Monkey, Mid 18th Century

$14,000

Early Naturalistic Wildlife Animal Rendering of a Possible Capuchin Monkey

By Peter Paillou

Located in Houston, TX

Early naturalistic wildlife rendering by the English artist Peter Paillou. The work features a delicately rendered depiction of a possible capuchin monkey from an 18th century specim...

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Mid-18th Century Naturalistic Animal Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Gouache

Mughal School, 17th century – Emperor Jahangir reclining in his harem, c1750

$1,000

Mughal School, 17th century – Emperor Jahangir reclining in his harem

Located in Middletown, NY

An illuminated page from a book likely in reference to palace life during Emperor Jahangir's reign over the Mughal Empire. Circa 1690. Gouache and ink with gold heightening on light...

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18th Century Rajput Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Gold

Dutch School, Marine, Coastal Scene with Ships in Storm, c.1760

$4,519

Dutch School, Marine, Coastal Scene with Ships in Storm

Located in Greven, DE

Marine Dutch School, 18th Century Coastal Scene with ships in a storm Gouache on prepared paper

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18th Century Baroque Landscape Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Gouache

Jan Josef Horemans the ElderAttr. to Jan Josef Horemans the Elder (Flemish, 1682-1759) - The Family Meal

$7,909

Attr. to Jan Josef Horemans the Elder (Flemish, 1682-1759) - The Family Meal

By Jan Josef Horemans the Elder

Located in Wien, AT

Details • Creator: Attributed to Jan Josef Horemans the Elder (Flemish, 1682-1759) • Title: The Family Meal • Creation Year: First half of the 18th Century • Medium: Gouache on parch...

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Early 18th Century Baroque Figurative Paintings

Materials

Parchment Paper, Gouache

Indian Pahari Miniature Painting 'Birth of Krishna', circa 1800

$1,450

Indian Pahari Miniature Painting 'Birth of Krishna'

Located in Greenwich, CT

Indian illuminated Gouache Miniature Painting , attr. to Pahari School ( 18th century) , titled "Birth of Krishna and other miraculous events" Folio from a Bhagavata Purana series. ...

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18th Century Rajput Figurative Paintings

Materials

Gold Leaf

1795-1816 Interior Of The Museum of Monuments Français, Between 1795 - 1816

$5,084

1795-1816 Interior Of The Museum of Monuments Français

Located in PARIS, FR

Interior Of The Musée Des Monuments Français View Of The 17th Century Hall Anonymous between 1795 - 1816 Gouache on paper mounted on cardboard 74 x 88 cm According to the old label...

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Late 18th Century Interior Paintings

Materials

Gouache

Pair of Antique Indo Persian Illustrations of Cultural Events, Circa 1750

$4,750

Pair of Antique Indo Persian Illustrations of Cultural Events

Located in Palm Beach, FL

Pair of intriguing 18th Century Indo Persian gouache paintings on paper of Indian culture.

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Mid-18th Century Other Art Style Paintings

Materials

Gouache

Pair of Antique Framed Indo Persian Illustrated Manuscripts, Circa 1750

$4,750

Pair of Antique Framed Indo Persian Illustrated Manuscripts

Located in Palm Beach, FL

Historical pair of 18th Century Indo Persian manuscripts hand decorated in gouache depicting cultural events.

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Mid-18th Century Other Art Style Paintings

Materials

Gouache

Antique Indo Persian Illustrated Manuscript of an Elephant, Circa 1750

$2,700

Antique Indo Persian Illustrated Manuscript of an Elephant

Located in Palm Beach, FL

Charming 18th Century illustrated manuscript of an elephant with passengers executed in gouache on paper on the front and exposed manuscript on the back.

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Mid-18th Century Other Art Style Paintings

Materials

Gouache

Peter BirmannThe Cave Of Vicovaro near Tivoli, Circa 1790

$3,389

The Cave Of Vicovaro near Tivoli

Located in PARIS, FR

Peter Birmann Basel 1758 - 1844 The Vicovaro grotto Gouache on blue paper 29 x 47cm Provenance: Kasimir Hagen, Cologne, his stamp (Lugt 4795) on verso Exhibition: Europaïsche ...

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Late 18th Century Romantic Landscape Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Gouache

Peasants in a Landscape: Antique Watercolor on Vellum

$2,500

Peasants in a Landscape: Antique Watercolor on Vellum

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Unknown Artist (probably French, probably late 18th-early 19th century) Peasants in a Landscape Ink, watercolor, and gouache on vellum, 12 5/8 x 19 3/8 inches FRAMED: 21 x 27 inches...

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Late 18th Century French School Landscape Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Ink, Watercolor, Gouache, Vellum

Mughal School'Stately Pleasure Dome', South-East Asian, Mughal, Concubines, Fine Gilding

$5,500

'Stately Pleasure Dome', South-East Asian, Mughal, Concubines, Fine Gilding

Located in Santa Cruz, CA

An 18th century, Mughal painting of a tribal chief, shown richly dressed and reclining in a courtyard surrounded by numerous concubines. Exceptional attention to detail throughout, p...

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Mid-18th Century Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Gold Leaf

Drawing, Vault of the Hall of the Eagles Domus Aurea Vincenzo Brenna, 1700s

$20,903

Drawing, Vault of the Hall of the Eagles Domus Aurea Vincenzo Brenna

Located in Milan, IT

Drawing on paper done in India ink, white lead and gouache; depicting the frescoed vault of the Gallery of the Eagles in the Domus Aurea. The perimeter band is occupied by reserves i...

Category

18th Century Other Art Style Abstract Paintings

Materials

India Ink, Gouache

Johann Rudolf Feyerabend, called Lelong Still Life, 1800c

$3,416

Still Life

Located in Edinburgh, GB

This drawing by Johann Rudolf Feyerabend, known as Lelong, is a finely executed still life that captures a rustic yet elegant composition. The detailed rendering of objects—such as t...

Category

Late 18th Century Old Masters Still-life Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Paper, Gouache

Sir William HamiltonForum Vulcani jam Solfatara dictum (Vulcan's Forum, now called Solfatara), 1876

$800

Forum Vulcani jam Solfatara dictum (Vulcan's Forum, now called Solfatara)

By Sir William Hamilton

Located in Middletown, NY

Engraving with hand coloring in gouache and watercolor on 18th century laid paper with an indiscernible watermark, and a central fold, as issued, 11 1/4 x 14 (285 x 351 mm); sheet 14...

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18th Century Italian School Figurative Prints

Materials

Handmade Paper, Laid Paper, Engraving, Watercolor, Gouache

Louis XV Gold-Mounted Lacquer Snuff Box with Miniatures, France, 1760s

$12,500

Louis XV Gold-Mounted Lacquer Snuff Box with Miniatures, France, 1760s

Located in Spencertown, NY

The cover and base inset with gouache miniatures of the front and back of a chateau, signed Andre inv. with tortoiseshell lined interior maker's mark JG cross between, Paris, 1762-1768.

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Antique Mid-18th Century French Louis XV Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes

Materials

Gold

Louis XVI Period Giltwood Mirror with Marie Antoinette

$4,975

Louis XVI Period Giltwood Mirror with Marie Antoinette

Located in Pembroke, MA

A charming French giltwood trumeau mirror with inset portrait of Marie Antoinette (period Louis XVI, circa 1790). The trumeau has a nicely-carved ribbon cartouche with laurel swags, ...

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Antique Late 18th Century French Louis XVI Wall Mirrors

Materials

Mercury Glass, Gesso, Wood, Gouache

The Triumph of Bacchus by Michelangelo Maestri

$6,666

The Triumph of Bacchus by Michelangelo Maestri

By Michelangelo Maestri

Located in PARIS, FR

The triumph of Bacchus called The genius of Bacchus. Gouache on paper, 18th century Roman frame. Early 19th century.

Category

Antique Early 1800s Italian Renaissance Paintings

Materials

Paper

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18th Century Italian gouache

Unavailable

H 13.5 in W 19.75 in

18th Century Italian gouache

Located in Banbury, GB

An interesting late 18th.century "grand tour" gouache inscribed 'veduta de tempi di pesto'. Italian,c.1790

Category

Antique 18th Century and Earlier Italian Drawings

An 18th Century Hand Painted Gouache

Unavailable

H 12 in W 12 in

An 18th Century Hand Painted Gouache

Located in San Francisco, CA

With Venus and Apollo sitting in an elaborate architectural niche; a cobalt hued coat of arms and a medieval styled helmet are prominent in the foreground; with vibrant colors and t...

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Antique 18th Century and Earlier French Paintings

Circle of "Lallemond" gouache on paper

Unavailable

H 14 in W 17.5 in

Circle of "Lallemond" gouache on paper

Located in New York, NY

Circle of " Lallemond" figures fishing by the river
Gouache on paper

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Antique 18th Century and Earlier French Paintings

Materials

Gouache, Paper

Pietro Giacomo Palmieri18th C Italian Old Master Drawing Gouache by Pietro Giacomo Palmieri Moonlight, Circa 1775

Unavailable

H 18.71 in W 24.02 in

18th C Italian Old Master Drawing Gouache by Pietro Giacomo Palmieri Moonlight

Located in Gouda, NL

Pietro Giacomo Palmieri (Bologna 1737 – 1804 Turin) A Moonlit Landscape with Fishermen Pen and black ink, black and grey wash, heightened with white, over traces of black chalk, on...

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Late 18th Century Old Masters Landscape Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Gouache

Hendrik van Velthoven18th C Dutch Old Master Drawing Gouache by Hendrik van Velthoven Marriage Scene, 1750

Unavailable

H 9.85 in W 7.8 in

18th C Dutch Old Master Drawing Gouache by Hendrik van Velthoven Marriage Scene

Located in Gouda, NL

Hendrik van Velthoven (Leiden 1728 – 1770 Utrecht) A Wedding Ceremony in a Classical Landscape Watercolour, bodycolour, heightened with silver (partly oxidized) and gold, partial b...

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Mid-18th Century Old Masters Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Gouache

Rare and Charming Set of Six 18th Century Silk Applique and Gouache Pictures

Unavailable

H 14.5 in W 11.75 in D 1 in

Rare and Charming Set of Six 18th Century Silk Applique and Gouache Pictures

Located in London, GB

Showing various figures including a bibulous soldier, a huntsman with his pointer, an 18th century dandy, etc. executed in silk and other textile applique on gouache painted grounds ...

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Antique Late 18th Century European Folk Art Paintings

Materials

Gold Leaf

Signed, French gouache on paper of a young lady

Unavailable

H 24 in W 21 in

Signed, French gouache on paper of a young lady

Located in New York, NY

Signed, French portrait of a young lady
Gouache on paper

Category

Antique 18th Century and Earlier French Paintings

Materials

Gouache, Paper

Late 18th Century Scene with Chinese Artisan Attributed to Puqua

Unavailable

H 8.67 in W 11.03 in D 0.04 in

Late 18th Century Scene with Chinese Artisan Attributed to Puqua

By Puqua

Located in Madrid, ES

(Active in China in the late 18th century.) "Scene with Chinese Artisan.

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Antique Late 18th Century Chinese Other Paintings and Screens

Materials

Gouache, Paper

Late 18th Century Scene with Chinese Artisan Attributed to Puqua

Unavailable

H 9.65 in W 7.88 in D 0.04 in

Late 18th Century Scene with Chinese Artisan Attributed to Puqua

By Puqua

Located in Madrid, ES

(Active in China in the late 18th century) "Scene with Chinese Artisan.

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Antique Late 18th Century Chinese Other Paintings

Materials

Gouache, Paper

Late 18th Century Scene with Chinese Artisan Attributed to Puqua

Unavailable

H 8.47 in W 10.83 in D 0.04 in

Late 18th Century Scene with Chinese Artisan Attributed to Puqua

By Puqua

Located in Madrid, ES

(Active in China in the late 18th century.) "Scene with Chinese Artisan.

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Antique Late 18th Century Chinese Other Paintings

Materials

Gouache, Paper

Late 18th Century Scene with Chinese Lady Attributed to Puqua

Unavailable

H 11.62 in W 6.89 in D 0.04 in

Late 18th Century Scene with Chinese Lady Attributed to Puqua

By Puqua

Located in Madrid, ES

(Active in China in the late 18th century.) "Scene with Chinese Lady." Gouache on paper.

Category

Antique Late 18th Century Chinese Other Paintings

Materials

Gouache, Paper

Late 18th Century Scene with Chinese Warrior Attributed to Puqua

Unavailable

H 10.24 in W 6.89 in D 0.04 in

Late 18th Century Scene with Chinese Warrior Attributed to Puqua

By Puqua

Located in Madrid, ES

(Active in China in the late 18th century.) "Scene with Chinese Warrior.

Category

Antique Late 18th Century Chinese Other Paintings and Screens

Materials

Gouache, Paper

Late 18th Century Scene with Chinese Artisan Attributed to Puqua

Unavailable

H 8.27 in W 10.83 in D 0.04 in

Late 18th Century Scene with Chinese Artisan Attributed to Puqua

By Puqua

Located in Madrid, ES

(Active in China in the late 18th century.) "Scene with Chinese Artisan.

Category

Antique Late 18th Century Chinese Other Paintings and Screens

Materials

Gouache, Paper

Late 18th Century Scene with Chinese Artisan Attributed to Puqua

Unavailable

H 8.27 in W 10.63 in D 0.04 in

Late 18th Century Scene with Chinese Artisan Attributed to Puqua

By Puqua

Located in Madrid, ES

(Active in China in the late 18th century.) "Scene with Chinese Artisan.

Category

Antique Late 18th Century Chinese Other Paintings and Screens

Materials

Gouache, Paper

Late 18th Century Scene with Chinese Artisan Attributed to Puqua

Unavailable

H 8.67 in W 11.03 in D 0.04 in

Late 18th Century Scene with Chinese Artisan Attributed to Puqua

By Puqua

Located in Madrid, ES

(Active in China in the late 18th century) "Scene with Chinese Artisan.

Category

Antique Late 18th Century Chinese Other Paintings and Screens

Materials

Paper, Gouache

French School (18th Century) Dancing Putti., Circa 1790

Unavailable

H 6.42 in W 11.03 in

French School (18th Century) Dancing Putti.

Located in Sydney, NSW

French School (18th Century), Dancing Putti. This gouache on vellum scene of the dancing putti is derived from a drawing by Giovanni Antonio de' Sacchis (Italian 1484 -1539) known a...

Category

Late 18th Century Rococo Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Gouache, Vellum

John Flamsteed 118th-century celestial - Aquila Sagitta.Vulpecula & Anser Delphinus, 1753

Unavailable

H 26.78 in W 31.62 in D 1.58 in

18th-century celestial - Aquila Sagitta.Vulpecula & Anser Delphinus

By John Flamsteed 1

Located in London, London

18th-century celestial FLAMSTEED, John. Aquila Sagitta.Vulpecula & Anser Delphinus London, C. Nourse, 1753. Hand coloured star chart heightened with gold and silver, engraved by ...

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Mid-18th Century Naturalistic Figurative Prints

Materials

Watercolor, Gouache

18th Century Italian Nativity Miniature

Unavailable

H 6.7 in W 5.71 in D 1.19 in

18th Century Italian Nativity Miniature

Located in Cheltenham, GB

Hutton-Clarke Antiques presents an 18th-century Italian gouache miniature of the Nativity, painted on thick cardboard.

Category

Antique 18th Century Italian Baroque Revival Paintings

Materials

Paint

17th c. Mary Magdalene, gouache on vellum.

Unavailable

H 8 in W 7 in D 2 in

17th c. Mary Magdalene, gouache on vellum.

Located in BRUXELLES, BE

17th century gouache on vellum depicting Mary Magdalene repentant. Probably Flemish school or northern Italy. This work is perfectly preserved and kept its original colors. The g...

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Antique 18th Century and Earlier Italian Baroque Paintings

Vaulted Classical Interior with Figures and Women Bathing

Unavailable

H 18 in W 23.5 in

Vaulted Classical Interior with Figures and Women Bathing

By Pierre Antoine de Machy

Located in New York, NY

A French painter and engraver, Pierre-Antoine de Machy was the son of a cabinetmaker and served his apprenticeship with Giovanni Niccolo Servandoni. He was approved (agréé) by the A...

Category

Antique 18th Century and Earlier Drawings

Materials

Gouache, Paper

"Romantic scenes" — luigi XVI pair of french paintings

Unavailable

H 5.52 in W 8.27 in D 0.79 in

"Romantic scenes" — luigi XVI pair of french paintings

Located in Cattolica, RN

Romantic scenes — French painter Luigi XVI pair of french paintings Gouaches on vellum cm 21x14

Category

Early 18th Century Rococo Figurative Paintings

Materials

Gouache

Set of Five Engravings by Ottaviani and Volpato After Raphael's Frescoes

Unavailable

H 44 in W 20 in D 1 in

Set of Five Engravings by Ottaviani and Volpato After Raphael's Frescoes

By Giovanni Ottaviani, Giovanni Volpato 1

Located in Long Island City, NY

Vivid and sumptuous, even more so because they were hand-colored using gouache, a thicker and more opaque pigment than the more common watercolor, these large-scale works are among t...

Category

Antique 18th Century Italian Neoclassical Prints

Materials

Gouache

Claude Jean Baptiste HoinFigures in a Park

Unavailable

H 4 in W 5.5 in

Figures in a Park

By Claude Jean Baptiste Hoin

Located in Vancouver, BC

pair of gouaches on paper, Thomas Agnew and Sons London labels with inventory number 33942 and 33943 on reverse, labels with artist name, title and numbers 10 and 12 on reverse.

Category

Late 18th Century Romantic Landscape Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Paper, Gouache

Peony Watercolor by Barbara Regina Dietzsch

Unavailable

H 22.5 in W 19.25 in D 1.5 in

Peony Watercolor by Barbara Regina Dietzsch

By Barbara Regina Dietzsch

Located in New York, NY

BARBARA REGINA DIETZSCH (1706-1783) Peony Watercolor with gouache and gold leaf on vellum circa 1740 Vellum size: 11 1/4 x 8 inches Frame size: 22 1/2 x 19 1/4 inches Provena...

Category

Antique Mid-18th Century Paintings

Materials

Gold Leaf

Gaetano SavorelliRaphael's Loggia Plate XII. Pilaster Bottom. Priced as a pair with Pilaster Top, 1772-1777

Unavailable

H 38.25 in W 30.25 in

Raphael's Loggia Plate XII. Pilaster Bottom. Priced as a pair with Pilaster Top

By Gaetano Savorelli

Located in Florham Park, NJ

The publishing of “Delle Loggie….” was undertaken to satisfy the renewed 18th century interested in the classical themes found in the Renaissance.

Category

18th Century and Earlier Academic Prints and Multiples

Materials

Engraving, Gouache, Watercolor

Gaetano SavorelliRaphael Loggia (Pair). Plate XII. Pilaster Top. Priced as a Pair., 1772-1777

Unavailable

H 38.25 in W 30.25 in

Raphael Loggia (Pair). Plate XII. Pilaster Top. Priced as a Pair.

By Gaetano Savorelli

Located in Florham Park, NJ

The publishing of “Delle Loggie….” was undertaken to satisfy the renewed 18th century interested in the classical themes found in the Renaissance.

Category

18th Century and Earlier Academic Prints and Multiples

Materials

Engraving, Gouache, Watercolor

Gaetano SavorelliRaphael's Loggia. Plate VII Pilaster Top Priced as a pair with Pilaster Bottom, 1772-1777

Unavailable

H 38.25 in W 30.25 in

Raphael's Loggia. Plate VII Pilaster Top Priced as a pair with Pilaster Bottom

By Gaetano Savorelli

Located in Florham Park, NJ

The publishing of “Delle Loggie….” was undertaken to satisfy the renewed 18th century interested in the classical themes found in the Renaissance.

Category

18th Century and Earlier Academic Prints and Multiples

Materials

Engraving, Gouache, Watercolor

Gaetano SavorelliRaphael's Loggia Plate VII. Pilaster Bottom Priced as a pair with Pilaster Top, 1772-1777

Unavailable

H 38.25 in W 30.25 in

Raphael's Loggia Plate VII. Pilaster Bottom Priced as a pair with Pilaster Top

By Gaetano Savorelli

Located in Florham Park, NJ

The publishing of “Delle Loggie….” was undertaken to satisfy the renewed 18th century interested in the classical themes found in the Renaissance.

Category

18th Century and Earlier Academic Prints and Multiples

Materials

Engraving, Gouache, Watercolor

Gaetano SavorelliRaphael's Loggia. Plate X. Pilaster Bottom. Priced as a pair with Pilaster Top, 1772-1777

Unavailable

H 38.5 in W 30.5 in

Raphael's Loggia. Plate X. Pilaster Bottom. Priced as a pair with Pilaster Top

By Gaetano Savorelli

Located in Florham Park, NJ

The publishing of “Delle Loggie….” was undertaken to satisfy the renewed 18th century interested in the classical themes found in the Renaissance.

Category

18th Century and Earlier Academic Prints and Multiples

Materials

Engraving, Gouache, Watercolor

Gaetano SavorelliRaphael's Loggia Plate X. Pilaster Top Priced as a pair with Pilaster Bottom, 1772-1777

Unavailable

H 38.25 in W 30.25 in

Raphael's Loggia Plate X. Pilaster Top Priced as a pair with Pilaster Bottom

By Gaetano Savorelli

Located in Florham Park, NJ

The publishing of “Delle Loggie….” was undertaken to satisfy the renewed 18th century interested in the classical themes found in the Renaissance.

Category

18th Century and Earlier Academic Prints and Multiples

Materials

Engraving, Gouache, Watercolor

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How do you identify 18th-century furniture?
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To identify 18th-century furniture, you can research your piece in the context of the prevailing styles of the period or consult a certified appraiser or experienced antique dealer. To identify your item on your own, look over it for maker's marks, such as carvings, stamps, brands and labels. Researching the marking can help you determine the maker of your piece, and from there, you can search further to learn more about your particular item. Without a maker's mark, the best approach is to consider the characteristics of the dominant furniture styles during the 18th century. In England, these included William and Mary, Queen Anne, Georgian, Chippendale, Hepplewhite and Sheraton. Some French furniture styles of the 1700s include Louis XV, Louis XVI and Régence. Find a diverse assortment of 18th-century furniture on 1stDibs.
How did art change in the 18th century?
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In the 18th century, art changed in style from Baroque to Rococo and Neoclassicism. Art became more ornamented and idealized during the Rococo period and then shifted toward a style that emulated the artwork of ancient Greece and Rome near the end of the century. You’ll find a variety of fine art on 1stDibs.
Did they have wedding rings in the 18th century?
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How can I identify 18th century brass candlesticks?
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One way to check if your brass candlesticks are from the 18th century is to look for the two seams running lengthwise on either side. This is from when the candlestick was molded in two halves and then soldered together. You’ll find a variety of candlesticks of all shapes and sizes from some of the top sellers on 1stDibs.
Which individuals are considered the Big Three of 18th-century cartoons, and why?
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1stDibs ExpertJanuary 10, 2025
The individuals considered the Big Three of 18th-century cartoons are William Hogarth, James Gillray and George Cruikshank. Although the 18th century saw a widespread increase in illustrations in newspapers, these three illustrators were particularly well-known for their work. Hogarth's work was extremely diverse, ranging from serious, realistic paintings and portraits to satirical and moralistic illustrations filled with symbolism. A British caricaturist, Gillray is remembered today for his artworks representing political and social satires, like his political cartoons against George III of England. Despite being a prolific caricaturist, Cruikshank is now most famous for illustrating the works of Charles Dickens. On 1stDibs, find a wide variety of illustrations.
What kinds of figures elevated the use of porcelain in 18th century Europe?
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1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
At the end of the 17th century, Europe went into a frenzy over porcelain. Asian porcelain was highly sought after, and spurred the foundation of the Meissen factory in France, where hard porcelain went on to be made. You’ll find a large collection of porcelain pieces from many of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
Was there glass in the 16th century?
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Yes, the history of glass-making goes back much further than the 1600s. It’s believed that they were making glass in different parts of the world at least 3,600 years ago, maybe even longer. During the late Bronze Age in Egypt and in Western Asia, glassmarking advanced significantly and was manipulated extensively to produce vessels, jewelry, and works of art. Shop a range of antique and vintage glass on 1stDibs.
Were there cannons in the 16th century?
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What furniture was used in the 16th century?
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A variety of furniture was used during the 16th century. Items commonly found in homes include high-backed armchairs, chests, stools, benches and cupboards. Most European artisans active during the time period produced pieces out of oak wood. Find a large collection of antique furniture on 1stDibs.
What is 17th-century furniture called?
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What 17th-century furniture is called varies. The general term for all furniture produced 100 years ago, including 17th-century pieces, is antique furniture. You may also choose to be more specific and describe a piece by its style. Theatrical and lavish, the Baroque style was prevalent across Europe from the 17th to the mid-18th century and spread around the world through colonialism, including in Asia, Africa and the Americas. Baroque furniture was extravagant in all aspects, from shape to materials. 17th-century pieces from England often feature characteristics of the William and Mary style, such as crisp lines, maple and walnut veneers, inlaid bands and C-scroll ornaments. On 1stDibs, explore a variety of antique furniture.
What is the most important painting of the 20th century?
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What painting is the most important of the 20th century is largely a matter of personal opinion. Some notable works produced during the period include Paul Cézanne's Mont Sainte-Victoire, Pablo Picasso's Les Demoiselles d'Avignon, Henri Matisse's The Dance and Jackson Pollock's Lavender Mist. Shop a large selection of 20th-century paintings on 1stDibs.
Who invented the reflector telescope in the 17th century?
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Sir Isaac Newton invented the reflector telescope in the 17th century. He created it as a replacement for the refracting telescope, which tended to have poor optics. Find a collection of antique and vintage telescopes on 1stDibs from some of the world’s top sellers.
Who was one of the most important portrait painters of the 19th century?
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British artist John Singer Sargent was one of the most important portrait painters of the 19th century. Other notable portraitists from the period include James Abbott McNeill Whistler, Eugène Delacroix, Théodore Géricault, Gustave Courbet, Édouard Manet, Mary Cassat, Claude Monet and Pierre-Auguste Renoir. On 1stDibs, find a wide variety of portrait paintings.
What are the major features of Dutch 17th century portraiture?
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17th-century Dutch portraiture has many similarities to other Baroque paintings, including rich colors, dark shadows and intense lighting. Many famous Dutch Baroque works lean toward realism. In Dutch portraiture, props and detailed backgrounds are uncommon. You'll find a collection of Dutch Baroque paintings from some of the world’s top art dealers on 1stDibs.
What art style was used by the 19th-century French painters?
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The French painters of the 19th century worked in two styles. Neoclassicism dominated the first half of the century, and Impressionism was the most common style during the second half. On 1stDibs, you can find a variety of French paintings.