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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

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historical content which they document.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

Category

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

Category

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

Antique Victorian Mahogany Stationary Box w. Perpetual Calendar, Bramah Improved
Antique Victorian Mahogany Stationary Box w. Perpetual Calendar, Bramah Improved

Antique Victorian Mahogany Stationary Box w. Perpetual Calendar, Bramah Improved

Located in Lisse, NL

, antique document sorter, historical filing system, Bramah Improved, antique correspondence box, vintage

Category

Antique Late 19th Century European Victorian Desks

Materials

Brass

Piero Fornasetti Hot Air Balloon Plates, Set of Six, 1970s
Piero Fornasetti Hot Air Balloon Plates, Set of Six, 1970s

Piero Fornasetti Hot Air Balloon Plates, Set of Six, 1970s

$2,975Sale Price / set|30% Off

H 1 in Dm 10.5 in

Piero Fornasetti Hot Air Balloon Plates, Set of Six, 1970s

By Piero Fornasetti

Located in Downingtown, PA

chronicling of historical themes. The collection presents a fascinating visual history of early aviation

Category

Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Dinner Plates

Materials

Pottery

18th Century Mughal School Indian Portrait Miniature Painting
18th Century Mughal School Indian Portrait Miniature Painting

18th Century Mughal School Indian Portrait Miniature Painting

$920Sale Price|20% Off

H 12.5 in W 12.375 in D 0.25 in

18th Century Mughal School Indian Portrait Miniature Painting

Located in Atlanta, GA

illustrate manuscripts, document historical events, and celebrate the nobility.

Category

Antique 18th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Paintings

Materials

Gold Leaf

Celtic Manuscript Illumination Print by H. Dolmetsch, Germany ca. 1887
Celtic Manuscript Illumination Print by H. Dolmetsch, Germany ca. 1887

Celtic Manuscript Illumination Print by H. Dolmetsch, Germany ca. 1887

Located in Langweer, NL

of the 19th century. Dolmetsch's work in *Ornamentenschatz* sought not only to document historical

Category

Antique 1880s Prints

Materials

Paper

Mount Sinai & St. Catherine's – Antique Map of the Sinai Monasteries, 1776
Mount Sinai & St. Catherine's – Antique Map of the Sinai Monasteries, 1776

Mount Sinai & St. Catherine's – Antique Map of the Sinai Monasteries, 1776

Located in Langweer, NL

historical and devotional document reflecting Enlightenment-era exploration and religious scholarship

Category

Antique Late 18th Century Dutch Maps

Materials

Paper

Batavia Market Scenes & Government House – Antique Prints VOC Period, c.1780
Batavia Market Scenes & Government House – Antique Prints VOC Period, c.1780

Batavia Market Scenes & Government House – Antique Prints VOC Period, c.1780

Located in Langweer, NL

historical work documenting Dutch colonial settlements in Asia. The engraver’s precise linework emphasises

Category

Antique Late 18th Century Dutch Maps

Materials

Paper

Antique Costume Print of Tattooed Man from Byron Island, 1854
Antique Costume Print of Tattooed Man from Byron Island, 1854

Antique Costume Print of Tattooed Man from Byron Island, 1854

Located in Langweer, NL

importance as a historical artifact, documenting the 19th-century European lens on Pacific cultures. Its hand

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century French Prints

Materials

Paper

William the Silent Tomb – Antique Delft Nieuwe Kerk Engraving c.1840
William the Silent Tomb – Antique Delft Nieuwe Kerk Engraving c.1840

William the Silent Tomb – Antique Delft Nieuwe Kerk Engraving c.1840

Located in Langweer, NL

around 1840 as part of an architectural or historical series documenting notable monuments of the

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Dutch Prints

Materials

Paper

18th Century French Decorative Panels – Neoclassical and Chinoiserie Motifs
18th Century French Decorative Panels – Neoclassical and Chinoiserie Motifs

18th Century French Decorative Panels – Neoclassical and Chinoiserie Motifs

Located in Langweer, NL

document and revive historical styles for 19th-century artists, architects, and interior designers

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century French Prints

Materials

Paper

Hungarian Yizkor and El Male Rachamim Memorial Prayer Scroll, 1903
Hungarian Yizkor and El Male Rachamim Memorial Prayer Scroll, 1903

Hungarian Yizkor and El Male Rachamim Memorial Prayer Scroll, 1903

Located in New York, NY

the Holocaust. Its intricate design and heartfelt inscriptions make it a significant historical and

Category

Early 20th Century Hungarian Religious Items

Materials

Paper

View of the City of Canton (Guangzhou) with Foreign Factories, 1806
View of the City of Canton (Guangzhou) with Foreign Factories, 1806

View of the City of Canton (Guangzhou) with Foreign Factories, 1806

Located in Langweer, NL

Chinese coastal trade and cross-cultural exchange. The engraving is historically important as it

Category

Antique Early 1800s French Prints

Materials

Paper

Public Execution Scene in Tonkin (Northern Vietnam) – Antique Engraving, 1787
Public Execution Scene in Tonkin (Northern Vietnam) – Antique Engraving, 1787

Public Execution Scene in Tonkin (Northern Vietnam) – Antique Engraving, 1787

Located in Langweer, NL

officials, overseeing the proceedings. This historically significant engraving documents the execution of

Category

Antique Late 18th Century French Maps

Materials

Paper

19th Century Framed Landscape Oil Painting Signed Lievin for E. Galien-Laloue
19th Century Framed Landscape Oil Painting Signed Lievin for E. Galien-Laloue

19th Century Framed Landscape Oil Painting Signed Lievin for E. Galien-Laloue

By Eugene Galien-Laloue

Located in Dallas, TX

century art, but for the actual historical content which they document. His work can be seen at the Musée

Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Paintings

Materials

Giltwood

Sergio Rodrigues, 60s Drummond armchair, solid wood, Brazilian modern design
Sergio Rodrigues, 60s Drummond armchair, solid wood, Brazilian modern design

Sergio Rodrigues, 60s Drummond armchair, solid wood, Brazilian modern design

By Sergio Rodrigues, Oca

Located in São Paulo, SP

-documented provenance and historical value. Named in tribute to Carlos Drummond de Andrade, one of the most

Category

Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

17th Century 'Florence Fragment' Candlestick with Natural Ammonite Shell
17th Century 'Florence Fragment' Candlestick with Natural Ammonite Shell

17th Century 'Florence Fragment' Candlestick with Natural Ammonite Shell

By Interi

Located in Columbia, SC

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

Category

Antique 17th Century Italian Rococo Mounted Objects

Materials

Shell, Wood

Moser Fipop Vase in Topaz Glass with Gold Decor, Glows in UV, 1920s
Moser Fipop Vase in Topaz Glass with Gold Decor, Glows in UV, 1920s

Moser Fipop Vase in Topaz Glass with Gold Decor, Glows in UV, 1920s

By Moser Glassworks

Located in Clifton Springs, NY

Fipop series on Moser website in historical section, as well as documented examples of Fipop series in

Category

Early 20th Century Czech Art Deco Vases

Materials

Crystal, Gold

Battle of Wimpfen, 1622: Engraving by Matthäus Merian (ca. 1645)
Battle of Wimpfen, 1622: Engraving by Matthäus Merian (ca. 1645)

Battle of Wimpfen, 1622: Engraving by Matthäus Merian (ca. 1645)

$322Sale Price|20% Off

H 12.8 in W 15.36 in D 0 in

Battle of Wimpfen, 1622: Engraving by Matthäus Merian (ca. 1645)

Located in Langweer, NL

his detailed and accurate topographical views and historical engravings, many of which document key

Category

Antique 1640s Maps

Materials

Paper

Expansive View of the Plains Between Kah-Wee-Ya and Kings Rivers, 1856
Expansive View of the Plains Between Kah-Wee-Ya and Kings Rivers, 1856

Expansive View of the Plains Between Kah-Wee-Ya and Kings Rivers, 1856

Located in Langweer, NL

artwork is part of an important historical series documenting early explorations of California and the

Category

Antique 1850s Prints

Materials

Paper

Italian and French Renaissance Enamel Metalwork, 1887
Italian and French Renaissance Enamel Metalwork, 1887

Italian and French Renaissance Enamel Metalwork, 1887

$132Sale Price|20% Off

H 13.78 in W 9.85 in D 0 in

Italian and French Renaissance Enamel Metalwork, 1887

Located in Langweer, NL

artist and illustrator who specialized in documenting historical artistic designs. This particular print

Category

Antique 1880s Prints

Materials

Paper

Lithograph Poster by Georges Braque, Céret Museum Exhibition, 1983
Lithograph Poster by Georges Braque, Céret Museum Exhibition, 1983

Lithograph Poster by Georges Braque, Céret Museum Exhibition, 1983

By (after) Georges Braque

Located in Madrid, ES

artist’s death, the piece stands as a historical artifact that documents Braque’s enduring influence and

Category

Vintage 1980s French Posters

Materials

Wood, Paper

18th Century, Sweden Mirror with Carved and Gilt Wood Frame Cobalt Blue Glass
18th Century, Sweden Mirror with Carved and Gilt Wood Frame Cobalt Blue Glass

18th Century, Sweden Mirror with Carved and Gilt Wood Frame Cobalt Blue Glass

By Burchard Precht

Located in IT

Sweden. Gustav is less documented in historical sources, while his father Burchard (born October 24, 1651

Category

Antique Mid-18th Century Swedish Louis XIV Wall Mirrors

Materials

Glass, Mirror, Giltwood

Blossoms and Fruits: Apple and Pear Trees Illustrated in an 1805 Engraving
Blossoms and Fruits: Apple and Pear Trees Illustrated in an 1805 Engraving

Blossoms and Fruits: Apple and Pear Trees Illustrated in an 1805 Engraving

Located in Langweer, NL

artistic beauty and scientific precision, making it a valuable historical and artistic document. The

Category

Antique Early 1800s Prints

Materials

Paper

Sculptural 18th Century Italian Black Crucifix with Tourmaline in Matrix
Sculptural 18th Century Italian Black Crucifix with Tourmaline in Matrix

Sculptural 18th Century Italian Black Crucifix with Tourmaline in Matrix

By Interi

Located in Columbia, SC

committed to exhibiting precious collections of works of art, historical relics, original documents

Category

Antique 18th Century Italian Baroque Mounted Objects

Materials

Rock Crystal, Tourmaline

18th Century 'Florence Fragment' Base with Fossil Shells in Matrix
18th Century 'Florence Fragment' Base with Fossil Shells in Matrix

18th Century 'Florence Fragment' Base with Fossil Shells in Matrix

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 Mounted Objects

Materials

Coral

Circle of Pietro Cavallini - St. Bartholomew - 14th century Fresco
Circle of Pietro Cavallini - St. Bartholomew - 14th century Fresco

Circle of Pietro Cavallini - St. Bartholomew - 14th century Fresco

$127,917Sale Price|20% Off

H 26.19 in W 15.75 in D 0.79 in

Circle of Pietro Cavallini - St. Bartholomew - 14th century Fresco

Located in Bruxelles, BE

. This fresco, with its documented provenance and historical significance, represents a vital link in the

Category

Antique 15th Century and Earlier Italian Medieval Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Plaster

Sculptural 18th Century Italian Crucifix with Selenite Sunrays and Apophyllite
Sculptural 18th Century Italian Crucifix with Selenite Sunrays and Apophyllite

Sculptural 18th Century Italian Crucifix with Selenite Sunrays and Apophyllite

By Interi

Located in Columbia, SC

committed to exhibiting precious collections of works of art, historical relics, original documents

Category

Antique 18th Century Italian Rococo Mounted Objects

Materials

Rock Crystal

Pair of 17th Century Italian 'Florence Fragments' with Citron and Ammonite
Pair of 17th Century Italian 'Florence Fragments' with Citron and Ammonite

Pair of 17th Century Italian 'Florence Fragments' with Citron and Ammonite

By Interi

Located in Columbia, SC

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

Category

Antique 17th Century Italian Rococo Mounted Objects

Materials

Quartz, Rock Crystal

19th Century Framed Landscape Oil Painting Signed L. Dupuy for E. Galien-Laloue
19th Century Framed Landscape Oil Painting Signed L. Dupuy for E. Galien-Laloue

19th Century Framed Landscape Oil Painting Signed L. Dupuy for E. Galien-Laloue

By Eugene Galien-Laloue

Located in Dallas, TX

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

Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Paintings

Materials

Giltwood

18th Century Italian 'Florence Fragment' with Smokey Crystal Quartz and Ammonite
18th Century Italian 'Florence Fragment' with Smokey Crystal Quartz and Ammonite

18th Century Italian 'Florence Fragment' with Smokey Crystal Quartz and Ammonite

By Interi

Located in Columbia, SC

, historical relics, original documents, faithful reconstructions and multimedia installations. “I am honored

Category

Antique 18th Century Italian Rococo Mounted Objects

Materials

Rock Crystal, Quartz

17th Century 'Florence Fragment' Base with Natural Coral Head
17th Century 'Florence Fragment' Base with Natural Coral Head

17th Century 'Florence Fragment' Base with Natural Coral Head

$2,450Sale Price|30% Off

H 15.3 in W 7 in D 6 in

17th Century 'Florence Fragment' Base with Natural Coral Head

By Interi

Located in Columbia, SC

exhibiting precious collections of works of art, historical relics, original documents, faithful

Category

Antique 17th Century Italian Rococo Mounted Objects

Materials

Coral, Gold Leaf

18th Century Italian Silver and Gold Crucifix with Mica and Calcite Crystal
18th Century Italian Silver and Gold Crucifix with Mica and Calcite Crystal

18th Century Italian Silver and Gold Crucifix with Mica and Calcite Crystal

By Interi

Located in Columbia, SC

committed to exhibiting precious collections of works of art, historical relics, original documents

Category

Antique 18th Century Italian Rococo Mounted Objects

Materials

Rock Crystal, Gold Leaf, Silver Leaf

An American Bnei B'rith Charity Container, Circa 1950
An American Bnei B'rith Charity Container, Circa 1950

An American Bnei B'rith Charity Container, Circa 1950

Located in New York, NY

issues. Charity containers from Bnei B'rith Women from circa 1950 are significant as historical

Category

Vintage 1950s American Religious Items

Materials

Tin

Sculptural 18th Century Rococo Italian 'Florence Fragment' with Rare Stalagmite
Sculptural 18th Century Rococo Italian 'Florence Fragment' with Rare Stalagmite

Sculptural 18th Century Rococo Italian 'Florence Fragment' with Rare Stalagmite

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 Mounted Objects

Materials

Rock Crystal

17th Century 'Florence Fragment' Candlestick Base with Rutile Quartz Crystal
17th Century 'Florence Fragment' Candlestick Base with Rutile Quartz Crystal

17th Century 'Florence Fragment' Candlestick Base with Rutile Quartz Crystal

By Interi

Located in Columbia, SC

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

Category

Antique 17th Century Italian Rococo Mounted Objects

Materials

Rock Crystal, Quartz, Gold Leaf

17th Century Italian 'Florence Fragment' Candlestick with Iridescent Ammonite
17th Century Italian 'Florence Fragment' Candlestick with Iridescent Ammonite

17th Century Italian 'Florence Fragment' Candlestick with Iridescent Ammonite

By Interi

Located in Columbia, SC

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

Category

Antique 17th Century Italian Rococo Mounted Objects

Materials

Rock Crystal

18th Century Rococo Italian 'Florence Fragment' with Fossil Shells and Barnacles
18th Century Rococo Italian 'Florence Fragment' with Fossil Shells and Barnacles

18th Century Rococo Italian 'Florence Fragment' with Fossil Shells and Barnacles

By Interi

Located in Columbia, SC

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

Category

Antique 18th Century Italian Rococo Mounted Objects

Materials

Rock Crystal, Gold Leaf

Westras: A Jan van Aveelen Engraving from 'Suecia Antiqua et Hodierna', 1701
Westras: A Jan van Aveelen Engraving from 'Suecia Antiqua et Hodierna', 1701

Westras: A Jan van Aveelen Engraving from 'Suecia Antiqua et Hodierna', 1701

Located in Langweer, NL

," a significant work by Erik Jönsson Dahlberg, documenting the historical and contemporary landscapes

Category

Antique Early 1700s 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.