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Japanese Asian Signed Four Panel Folding Byobu Nanban Ship at Sea Arrival Screen
Japanese Asian Signed Four Panel Folding Byobu Nanban Ship at Sea Arrival Screen

Japanese Asian Signed Four Panel Folding Byobu Nanban Ship at Sea Arrival Screen

Located in Studio City, CA

decorative art but also as important historical and artistic documents during the Edo period of the

Category

Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Paintings and Screens

Materials

Gold Leaf

18th Century Italian Hand-Carved and Gilded Crown with Agate Coral and Pearls
18th Century Italian Hand-Carved and Gilded Crown with Agate Coral and Pearls

18th Century Italian Hand-Carved and Gilded Crown with Agate Coral and Pearls

By Interi

Located in Columbia, SC

collections of works of art, historical relics, original documents, faithful reconstructions and multimedia

Category

Antique 18th Century Italian Rococo Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Rock Crystal, Agate, Coral, Gold Leaf

18th Century Italian Hand-Carved and Gilded Crown with Rutile Quartz Crystals
18th Century Italian Hand-Carved and Gilded Crown with Rutile Quartz Crystals

18th Century Italian Hand-Carved and Gilded Crown with Rutile Quartz Crystals

By Interi

Located in Columbia, SC

Medici family and exhibiting precious collections of works of art, historical relics, original documents

Category

Antique 18th Century Italian Rococo Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Quartz, Rock Crystal, Gold Leaf, Metal

18th Century Italian Hand-Carved and Gilded Crown with Baroque Pearls
18th Century Italian Hand-Carved and Gilded Crown with Baroque Pearls

18th Century Italian Hand-Carved and Gilded Crown with Baroque Pearls

By Interi

Located in Columbia, SC

Medici family and exhibiting precious collections of works of art, historical relics, original documents

Category

Antique 18th Century Italian Rococo Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Quartz, Rock Crystal, Gold Leaf

Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Vase Maple Leaves Yoshiko Noda
Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Vase Maple Leaves Yoshiko Noda

Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Vase Maple Leaves Yoshiko Noda

Located in Long Island City, NY

-era cloisonné, combining scale, modern design sensibility, and documented historical context

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20th Century Japanese Vases

Materials

Enamel

Medieval Bishop Vestments & Gothic Mitres by Racinet, 1888
Medieval Bishop Vestments & Gothic Mitres by Racinet, 1888

Medieval Bishop Vestments & Gothic Mitres by Racinet, 1888

Located in Langweer, NL

studies, but as comprehensive visual documents of historical design. Drawing from medieval manuscripts

Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Prints

Materials

Paper

18th Century Italian Cross with Kyanite, Calcite Crystals, and Baroque Pearls
18th Century Italian Cross with Kyanite, Calcite Crystals, and Baroque Pearls

18th Century Italian Cross with Kyanite, Calcite Crystals, and Baroque Pearls

By Interi

Located in Columbia, SC

natural specimens to create a new sculptural work - creating a historically significant yet contemporary

Category

Antique 18th Century Italian Rococo Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Rock Crystal, Gold Plate, Gold Leaf

Pair of Austrian Armchairs Attributed to Karl Hoffmann & Felix Augenfeld, 1930s
Pair of Austrian Armchairs Attributed to Karl Hoffmann & Felix Augenfeld, 1930s

Pair of Austrian Armchairs Attributed to Karl Hoffmann & Felix Augenfeld, 1930s

Located in Wien, AT

refined contrast between structure and comfort. A closely related chair appears in a documented

Category

Vintage 1920s Art Deco Armchairs

Materials

Upholstery, Cherry

Rare 49 Vol Wilkie Collins From The Library Of J.C. Peasley, Chicago By 19th C.
Rare 49 Vol Wilkie Collins From The Library Of J.C. Peasley, Chicago By 19th C.

Rare 49 Vol Wilkie Collins From The Library Of J.C. Peasley, Chicago By 19th C.

Located in Bridgeport, CT

historical records documenting financial and legal matters, construction, and personnel from that era. James

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Antique 19th Century English American Classical Books

Materials

Leather, Paper

The Confession Of Faith Of A Man Of Science, From Library Of J. C. Peasley, 1903
The Confession Of Faith Of A Man Of Science, From Library Of J. C. Peasley, 1903

The Confession Of Faith Of A Man Of Science, From Library Of J. C. Peasley, 1903

Located in Bridgeport, CT

, Burlington & Quincy Railroad Company, with which he was affiliated, has extensive historical records

Category

Early 20th Century English Edwardian Books

Materials

Leather, Paper

Rise Of The Dutch Republic 3-Volume Set, 1st Ed 1855, Motley - Peasley Library
Rise Of The Dutch Republic 3-Volume Set, 1st Ed 1855, Motley - Peasley Library

Rise Of The Dutch Republic 3-Volume Set, 1st Ed 1855, Motley - Peasley Library

Located in Bridgeport, CT

he was affiliated, has extensive historical records documenting financial and legal matters

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Antique 19th Century American Victorian Books

Materials

Leather, Paper

Napoleonic Wars, Battle of Eylau 1807 – Hand-Colored Engraving
Napoleonic Wars, Battle of Eylau 1807 – Hand-Colored Engraving

Napoleonic Wars, Battle of Eylau 1807 – Hand-Colored Engraving

Located in Langweer, NL

Napoleon’s power, this work was conceived as both historical record and imperial narrative, documenting key

Category

Antique Early 19th Century French Prints

Materials

Paper

Duke & Duchess of Venice Costume Engravings in 1581, Hand-Colored Pair, 1749
Duke & Duchess of Venice Costume Engravings in 1581, Hand-Colored Pair, 1749

Duke & Duchess of Venice Costume Engravings in 1581, Hand-Colored Pair, 1749

Located in Langweer, NL

celebrated European tradition of historical costume studies that documented the fashions and customs of

Category

Antique Mid-18th Century British Prints

Materials

Paper

History Of The United Netherlands & The Life & Death Of John Of Barneveld
History Of The United Netherlands & The Life & Death Of John Of Barneveld

History Of The United Netherlands & The Life & Death Of John Of Barneveld

Located in Bridgeport, CT

, with which he was affiliated, has extensive historical records documenting financial and legal matters

Category

Antique 19th Century American Victorian Books

Materials

Leather, Paper

Queen Elizabeth I Portrait Engraving, Antique British Royal Print 1784
Queen Elizabeth I Portrait Engraving, Antique British Royal Print 1784

Queen Elizabeth I Portrait Engraving, Antique British Royal Print 1784

Located in Langweer, NL

display. This engraving belongs to a celebrated historical publication that aimed to document Britain’s

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Antique Mid-18th Century British Prints

Materials

Paper

Humboldt Pass, Great Basin Nevada – Beckwith Survey Engraving, c.1855
Humboldt Pass, Great Basin Nevada – Beckwith Survey Engraving, c.1855

Humboldt Pass, Great Basin Nevada – Beckwith Survey Engraving, c.1855

Located in Langweer, NL

Beckwith surveys, this work holds both historical and aesthetic significance, documenting a pivotal moment

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Antique Mid-19th Century American Prints

Materials

Paper

1880s Yellow Foo Dog Medallion Chinese Ningxia Runner Carpet 2'4"x7'2" Wool Rug
1880s Yellow Foo Dog Medallion Chinese Ningxia Runner Carpet 2'4"x7'2" Wool Rug

1880s Yellow Foo Dog Medallion Chinese Ningxia Runner Carpet 2'4"x7'2" Wool Rug

Located in New York, NY

compelling acquisition for collectors seeking distinguished antique rugs with documented historical

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Antique 1880s Chinese Qing North and South American Rugs

Materials

Wool

Roman Fort of Brittenburg at Katwijk – Dutch Antique Miniature Map, c.1606
Roman Fort of Brittenburg at Katwijk – Dutch Antique Miniature Map, c.1606

Roman Fort of Brittenburg at Katwijk – Dutch Antique Miniature Map, c.1606

Located in Langweer, NL

Brittenburg Roman Fort Katwijk Antique Miniature Map, Petrus Bertius 1606 A rare and historically

Category

Antique Early 17th Century French Maps

Materials

Paper

Mexican “Butaque” Armchair In the Style of William Spratling Taxco.
Mexican “Butaque” Armchair In the Style of William Spratling Taxco.

Mexican “Butaque” Armchair In the Style of William Spratling Taxco.

Located in Mexico City, CDMX

—elements that frequently appear documented in historical photographs of their interiors. The clean and

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Vintage 1940s Mexican Folk Art Armchairs

Materials

Wood

Medieval Court, Clergy & Peasants – 4 Antique Costume Prints, Bonnard 1845
Medieval Court, Clergy & Peasants – 4 Antique Costume Prints, Bonnard 1845

Medieval Court, Clergy & Peasants – 4 Antique Costume Prints, Bonnard 1845

Located in Langweer, NL

to document historical dress while also serving as refined decorative images. The hand coloring is

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century French Prints

Materials

Paper

Ancient Syene (Aswan) and Elephantine Island – Egypt Engraving, c.1755
Ancient Syene (Aswan) and Elephantine Island – Egypt Engraving, c.1755

Ancient Syene (Aswan) and Elephantine Island – Egypt Engraving, c.1755

Located in Langweer, NL

exceptional historical interest. The plate documents a key geographic threshold in ancient Egypt, where the

Category

Antique Mid-18th Century Danish Prints

Materials

Paper

Medieval Court Ceremony, Antique Hand-Colored Lithograph by Bonnard, 1845
Medieval Court Ceremony, Antique Hand-Colored Lithograph by Bonnard, 1845

Medieval Court Ceremony, Antique Hand-Colored Lithograph by Bonnard, 1845

Located in Langweer, NL

artists and publishers sought to document and reimagine historical dress and customs for an educated and

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century French Prints

Materials

Paper

18th Century English Oak Armchair with Carved Back and Inscription
18th Century English Oak Armchair with Carved Back and Inscription

18th Century English Oak Armchair with Carved Back and Inscription

Located in Atlanta, GA

understood as historical tradition rather than documented proof, it reflects the strong antiquarian and

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Antique 18th Century English Georgian Armchairs

Materials

Oak

Rare 16th century Chinese wooden Buddha statue from China
Rare 16th century Chinese wooden Buddha statue from China

Rare 16th century Chinese wooden Buddha statue from China

$28,355

H 16.82 in W 11.26 in D 8.55 in

Rare 16th century Chinese wooden Buddha statue from China

Located in DEVENTER, NL

devotional sculpture, originating from China and distinguished by its historical authenticity and documented

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Antique 16th Century Chinese Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Ettore Sottsass Model 585 Oxblood Red Ceramic Vase, Il Sestante, Italy, 1961
Ettore Sottsass Model 585 Oxblood Red Ceramic Vase, Il Sestante, Italy, 1961

Ettore Sottsass Model 585 Oxblood Red Ceramic Vase, Il Sestante, Italy, 1961

By Ettore Sottsass

Located in Dronten, NL

after for their historical significance and sculptural autonomy. Documented in: Fulvio Ferrari

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Mid-20th Century Italian Post-Modern Vases

Materials

Ceramic

Antique Round Lidded Painted Wicker Sewing Basket with Red & Green Decoration
Antique Round Lidded Painted Wicker Sewing Basket with Red & Green Decoration

Antique Round Lidded Painted Wicker Sewing Basket with Red & Green Decoration

Located in Oklahoma City, OK

functional antique. Lidded baskets of this quality were historically used for sewing, documents, or treasured

Category

Antique Late 19th Century American Folk Art Decorative Baskets

Materials

Brass

Ancient Greek Statue Studies – Original 1910 Wasmuth Antiquity Plate
Ancient Greek Statue Studies – Original 1910 Wasmuth Antiquity Plate

Ancient Greek Statue Studies – Original 1910 Wasmuth Antiquity Plate

Located in Langweer, NL

A.G. in Berlin around 1910. It comes from a respected art-historical series created to document

Category

Antique Early 1900s German Prints

Materials

Paper

City of Milwaukee, Panoramic Urban View – American City Engraving, 1872
City of Milwaukee, Panoramic Urban View – American City Engraving, 1872

City of Milwaukee, Panoramic Urban View – American City Engraving, 1872

Located in Langweer, NL

. copyright line “Entered according to Act of Congress A.D. 1872,” making 1872 the correct documented year of

Category

Antique 1870s British Prints

Materials

Paper

Roman Chariot Relief and Imperial Allegories – Montfaucon Engraving, 1721
Roman Chariot Relief and Imperial Allegories – Montfaucon Engraving, 1721

Roman Chariot Relief and Imperial Allegories – Montfaucon Engraving, 1721

Located in Langweer, NL

scholarly approach to classical antiquity, in which sculpture, reliefs, and coins were documented as

Category

Antique 1720s British Prints

Materials

Paper

Edwin Aldrin on the moon. Large high-resolution print, Switzerland, 1970s
Edwin Aldrin on the moon. Large high-resolution print, Switzerland, 1970s

Edwin Aldrin on the moon. Large high-resolution print, Switzerland, 1970s

$7,017Sale Price|20% Off

H 36.62 in W 25.99 in D 0.6 in

Edwin Aldrin on the moon. Large high-resolution print, Switzerland, 1970s

Located in SANT ADRIÀ DE BESÒS, ES

and unusual large-format historical and artistic document of those 8 days in space during which Neil

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Vintage 1970s Swiss Space Age Prints

Materials

Wood, Paper

Medieval Floral Borders – Illuminated Manuscript Motifs, Plate L, c.1869
Medieval Floral Borders – Illuminated Manuscript Motifs, Plate L, c.1869

Medieval Floral Borders – Illuminated Manuscript Motifs, Plate L, c.1869

Located in Langweer, NL

-century effort to document and celebrate historical design for the benefit of artisans, designers, and

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Antique Mid-19th Century French Prints

Materials

Paper

Mexican Indigenous People – Antique Hand-Colored Ethnographic Print c.1805
Mexican Indigenous People – Antique Hand-Colored Ethnographic Print c.1805

Mexican Indigenous People – Antique Hand-Colored Ethnographic Print c.1805

Located in Langweer, NL

their artistic quality and as historical records that document cultural appearances and traditions

Category

Antique Early 19th Century Dutch Prints

Materials

Paper

Antique Dutch Map – Province of Noord-Holland from Sleeswijk Atlas, 1914
Antique Dutch Map – Province of Noord-Holland from Sleeswijk Atlas, 1914

Antique Dutch Map – Province of Noord-Holland from Sleeswijk Atlas, 1914

Located in Langweer, NL

piece is not only a decorative historical map but also a document of the Netherlands’ continuous

Category

Early 20th Century Dutch Maps

Materials

Paper

Late 18th Century German Louis XVI Secretaire with outstanding Marquetry, c 1790
Late 18th Century German Louis XVI Secretaire with outstanding Marquetry, c 1790

Late 18th Century German Louis XVI Secretaire with outstanding Marquetry, c 1790

Located in Greven, DE

different coloured types of wood, but was often also coloured, is documented in numerous historical recipe

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Antique Late 18th Century German Louis XVI Secretaires

Materials

Maple, Walnut

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

historically important document and a visually compelling display piece. This plan is especially appealing to

Category

Antique 1760s French Maps

Materials

Paper

Persian-Turkish Ceramic Plate Design – Julius Lessing, Berlin 1890
Persian-Turkish Ceramic Plate Design – Julius Lessing, Berlin 1890

Persian-Turkish Ceramic Plate Design – Julius Lessing, Berlin 1890

Located in Langweer, NL

Kunstgewerbemuseum Berlin, played a central role in documenting and preserving historical design traditions for

Category

Antique 1890s German Prints

Materials

Paper

Angelo Lelii Arredoluce standard floor lamp Italy 1956
Angelo Lelii Arredoluce standard floor lamp Italy 1956

Angelo Lelii Arredoluce standard floor lamp Italy 1956

$8,120

H 74.81 in W 11.82 in D 11.82 in

Angelo Lelii Arredoluce standard floor lamp Italy 1956

By Angelo Lelii, Arredoluce

Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant

designer, this piece holds historical significance and is documented in the last released book by

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Marble, Metal

Extraordinary Leonardo da Vinci Helicopter Model — by Giovanni Sacchi
Extraordinary Leonardo da Vinci Helicopter Model — by Giovanni Sacchi

Extraordinary Leonardo da Vinci Helicopter Model — by Giovanni Sacchi

Located in Weesp, NL

, and the provenance (gift to Paolo Viti 1989) is well-documented. Historical & Cultural Significance

Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Modern Models and Miniatures

Materials

Wood, Paper

Napoleonic Wars: Germany Allied Military Campaign Map by Ausfeld, 1814
Napoleonic Wars: Germany Allied Military Campaign Map by Ausfeld, 1814

Napoleonic Wars: Germany Allied Military Campaign Map by Ausfeld, 1814

Located in Langweer, NL

and historically important military map documents the Allied campaigns in central Germany during the

Category

Antique Early 19th Century German Maps

Materials

Paper

Sculptural 17th Century 'Florence Fragment' with a Fossil Shell and Crystals
Sculptural 17th Century 'Florence Fragment' with a Fossil Shell and Crystals

Sculptural 17th Century 'Florence Fragment' with a Fossil Shell and Crystals

By Interi

Located in Columbia, SC

collections of works of art, historical relics, original documents, faithful reconstructions and multimedia

Category

Antique 17th Century Italian Baroque Mounted Objects

Materials

Rock Crystal

Royal and Noble Costume Prints: d'Anjou, Military Attire, Young Squire, 1845
Royal and Noble Costume Prints: d'Anjou, Military Attire, Young Squire, 1845

Royal and Noble Costume Prints: d'Anjou, Military Attire, Young Squire, 1845

Located in Langweer, NL

three hand-colored lithographs presents historically rich and visually detailed portrayals of medieval

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century French Prints

Materials

Paper

Antique Plan of Egyptian Catacombs Alexandria Necropolis Latomia, 1776
Antique Plan of Egyptian Catacombs Alexandria Necropolis Latomia, 1776

Antique Plan of Egyptian Catacombs Alexandria Necropolis Latomia, 1776

Located in Langweer, NL

Roman funerary architecture, making it not only an artistic print but also a document of historical

Category

Antique Late 18th Century European Prints

Materials

Paper

Pair 19th Century Framed Oil Painting Signed E. Kermanguy for E. Galien-Laloue
Pair 19th Century Framed Oil Painting Signed E. Kermanguy for E. Galien-Laloue

Pair 19th Century Framed Oil Painting Signed E. Kermanguy for E. Galien-Laloue

By Eugene Galien-Laloue

Located in Dallas, TX

historical content which they document. His work can be seen at the Musée des Beaux-Arts, Louvier, Musée des

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Antique Late 19th Century French Paintings

Materials

Giltwood

Gothic Illumination-Inspired Ornament – Middle Ages Decorative Designs, c.1869
Gothic Illumination-Inspired Ornament – Middle Ages Decorative Designs, c.1869

Gothic Illumination-Inspired Ornament – Middle Ages Decorative Designs, c.1869

Located in Langweer, NL

part of Racinet’s influential series documenting historical ornamentation across cultures and centuries

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Antique Mid-19th Century French Prints

Materials

Paper

Set of Four Italian Renaissance Decorative Prints by H. Dolmetsch, 1887
Set of Four Italian Renaissance Decorative Prints by H. Dolmetsch, 1887

Set of Four Italian Renaissance Decorative Prints by H. Dolmetsch, 1887

Located in Langweer, NL

exemplify his dedication to documenting and preserving historical ornamentation for future generations of

Category

Antique 1880s Prints

Materials

Paper

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Historical Documents For Sale on 1stDibs

An assortment of historical documents is available at 1stDibs. Each of these unique historical documents was constructed with extraordinary care, often using paper, metal and parchment paper. Historical documents have been made for many years, and versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century. Historical documents bearing Art Deco or Arts and Crafts hallmarks are very popular at 1stDibs. There have been many well-made historical documents over the years, but those made by Victor Hugo and Eduard Buk Ulreich are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much are Historical Documents?

Historical documents can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price at 1stDibs is $6,598, while the lowest priced sells for $419 and the highest can go for as much as $92,956.