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Old Antique Ladders

18th Century American Ladder Back Armchair in Old Crusty Red Paint
18th Century American Ladder Back Armchair in Old Crusty Red Paint

18th Century American Ladder Back Armchair in Old Crusty Red Paint

Located in Milford, NH

A wonderful old ladder back armchair in its original old crusty red paint, with great overall patina, nice wear to the arms, hand carved finials, and nice old faded cloth material on...

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18th Century American Old Antique Ladders

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Wood

Old Dogon Ladder African Sculpture
Old Dogon Ladder African Sculpture

Old Dogon Ladder African Sculpture

$4,500

H 69.5 in W 22.5 in D 6 in

Old Dogon Ladder African Sculpture

By Dogon Tribe Mali

Located in Sharon, CT

A very old, and very heavy ladder, showing great quality of environmental stress.

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Late 19th Century Malian Tribal Old Antique Ladders

Materials

Wood

Old Purple Jacob's Ladder, Golden Monkeyflower and Red Kangaroo Paw Prints, 1797
Old Purple Jacob's Ladder, Golden Monkeyflower and Red Kangaroo Paw Prints, 1797

Old Purple Jacob's Ladder, Golden Monkeyflower and Red Kangaroo Paw Prints, 1797

$489Sale Price / set|20% Off

H 9.45 in W 6.3 in D 0.01 in

Old Purple Jacob's Ladder, Golden Monkeyflower and Red Kangaroo Paw Prints, 1797

Located in Langweer, NL

Antique Purple Jacob's Ladder, Golden Monkeyflower, and Red Kangaroo Paw Prints, 1796 This captivating collection features three antique botanical prints from 1796: Purple Jacob's L...

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1790s Old Antique Ladders

Materials

Paper

DRAWING OF A NACKED MAN ON LADDER
DRAWING OF A NACKED MAN ON LADDER

DRAWING OF A NACKED MAN ON LADDER

By Gennaro Luciano

Located in Napoli, IT

DRAWING OF A NACKED MAN ON LADDER - - by Gennaro Luciano, 1920, with ebony frame. Cm.65x48

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1920s Old Masters Old Antique Ladders

Materials

Paper, Pencil

Masonic Engraved Punch Bowl 19th Century
Masonic Engraved Punch Bowl 19th Century

Masonic Engraved Punch Bowl 19th Century

Located in Tunbridge Wells, GB

Plumb Line – Working tool of a past master Trowel – Working tool of Master mason Three Steps – Emblematical of three stages of life. youth. manhood. old age Jacobs Ladder – Depends u...

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1850s British Victorian Old Antique Ladders

Materials

Blown Glass

Masonic Engraved Punch Bowl 19th Century
Masonic Engraved Punch Bowl 19th Century

Masonic Engraved Punch Bowl 19th Century

Located in Tunbridge Wells, GB

Plumb Line – Working tool of a past master Trowel – Working tool of Master mason Three Steps – Emblematical of three stages of life. youth. manhood. old age Jacobs Ladder – Depends u...

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1850s British Victorian Old Antique Ladders

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Blown Glass

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Metamorphic Ladder
Metamorphic Ladder

Metamorphic Ladder

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H 50 in W 23 in D 34 in

Metamorphic Ladder

By Old Company Label Present

Located in Rochester, NY

Early folding collapsible ladder. Remnant of original paper label on top step. Beautifully aged patina and color to wood and metal from many years of use. Structurally strong and sta...

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Early 20th Century American Old Antique Ladders

Very Old Patinated Library Ladder
Very Old Patinated Library Ladder

Very Old Patinated Library Ladder

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H 98.5 in W 17.5 in D 2 in

Very Old Patinated Library Ladder

Located in Hopewell, NJ

Early 19th century, wonderful accent piece, iron ladder with original paint in a rust and orange chippy patina. Gradually narrows from bottom (17.5" W) to top (10.5"W) Is functional.

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19th Century Unknown Old Antique Ladders

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Iron

Japanese Old Wooden Ladder 1800s-1860s/Antique Rack Wabisabi Art Art
Japanese Old Wooden Ladder 1800s-1860s/Antique Rack Wabisabi Art Art

Japanese Old Wooden Ladder 1800s-1860s/Antique Rack Wabisabi Art Art

Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba

It is a ladder of an old Japanese private house. It is an item from the Edo period.

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Late 19th Century Japanese Edo Old Antique Ladders

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Cedar

Vintage English Orchard Ladder
Vintage English Orchard Ladder

Vintage English Orchard Ladder

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H 108 in W 42 in D 40 in

Vintage English Orchard Ladder

Located in Calgary, Alberta

Old English bygone orchard ladder with a wonderful grey patina.

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Early 20th Century British Old Antique Ladders

Materials

Wood

Old Steps
Old Steps

Old Steps

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H 50.4 in W 33.86 in D 16.54 in

Old Steps

Located in Eindhoven, NL

Antique library stairs in beautiful weathered condition and in good condition for daily use with a bookcase, for example. Or for decoration. Origin: England Period: Approx. 1900 S...

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Early 20th Century European Old Antique Ladders

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Beech

Japanese Antique Wooden Ladder 1800s-1860s / Wabi Sabi Primitive Mingei Object
Japanese Antique Wooden Ladder 1800s-1860s / Wabi Sabi Primitive Mingei Object

Japanese Antique Wooden Ladder 1800s-1860s / Wabi Sabi Primitive Mingei Object

Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba

This is a very old Japanese wooden ladder. It is an item from the Edo period. (1800s-1860s) Made from cedar wood.

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Late 19th Century Japanese Edo Old Antique Ladders

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Cedar

Old Ceramic Staircase Top Ball, S. XIX
Old Ceramic Staircase Top Ball, S. XIX

Old Ceramic Staircase Top Ball, S. XIX

Located in Benalmadena, ES

Elegant white ceramic staircase top ball with brass base.

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19th Century Old Antique Ladders

Materials

Brass

Industrial small stepladder in wood with old layers of paint, Belgium ca. 1920
Industrial small stepladder in wood with old layers of paint, Belgium ca. 1920

Industrial small stepladder in wood with old layers of paint, Belgium ca. 1920

Located in Meulebeke, BE

Belgium / 1920 / small stepladder / wood / industrial / mid-century / rustic A small wooden stepladder made in Belgium around 1920. This sturdy industrial piece has 2 steps and nic...

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1920s Belgian Industrial Old Antique Ladders

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Wood

Vintage French Ladder Bookshelf
Vintage French Ladder Bookshelf

Vintage French Ladder Bookshelf

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H 85 in W 76 in D 31 in

Vintage French Ladder Bookshelf

Located in Mckinney, TX

A unique bookshelf created from an old French painter’s ladder coupled with reclaimed scaffolding boards from Belgium.

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Early 20th Century French Old Antique Ladders

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Wood

EARLY 19THC NEW ENGLAND LADDER BACK ROCKING CHAIR IN ORIGINAL WH
EARLY 19THC NEW ENGLAND LADDER BACK ROCKING CHAIR IN ORIGINAL WH

EARLY 19THC NEW ENGLAND LADDER BACK ROCKING CHAIR IN ORIGINAL WH

Located in Los Angeles, CA

WONDERFUL ORIGINAL OLD WHITE PAINTED LADDER BACK ROCKING CHAIR PRISTINE CONDITION

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19th Century American Old Antique Ladders

Materials

Wood

19th Century Original Old Surface Maple Ladderback Chairs
19th Century Original Old Surface Maple Ladderback Chairs

19th Century Original Old Surface Maple Ladderback Chairs

Located in Los Angeles, CA

19th century original old surface ladder back chairs with hand woven rush seats.

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Early 19th Century American Country Old Antique Ladders

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Maple

Old Antique Baltimore City Lamplighters Yellow Ladder
Old Antique Baltimore City Lamplighters Yellow Ladder

Old Antique Baltimore City Lamplighters Yellow Ladder

Located in Hyattsville, MD

Rare antique Baltimore city enameled yellow early century lamplighters wooden ladder, with yellow, white patina, a few metal reinforcement details, forked ends were used for stacking...

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Early 1900s American Industrial Old Antique Ladders

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Hardwood

Old New York Industrial Iron Water Tower Ladder
Old New York Industrial Iron Water Tower Ladder

Old New York Industrial Iron Water Tower Ladder

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H 87.5 in W 15.63 in D 4.38 in

Old New York Industrial Iron Water Tower Ladder

Located in New Windsor, NY

Straight from the roof top water tower in Lower Manhattan. The famous roof top water towers have adorned the NYC skyline for countless years. Water tower interiors needed inspection ...

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Early 20th Century American Industrial Old Antique Ladders

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Iron

Little Old Library Ladder in "Wabi-Sabi" Conditions.
Little Old Library Ladder in "Wabi-Sabi" Conditions.

Little Old Library Ladder in "Wabi-Sabi" Conditions.

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H 30.32 in W 13.98 in D 19.69 in

Little Old Library Ladder in "Wabi-Sabi" Conditions.

Located in Alessandria, Piemonte

M/1626 - Little library ladder (I don't know if Italian or French ) from the 19th century, in chestnut wood. It's a perfect example of "wabi-sabi": simplicity and beauty born of the ...

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Late 19th Century Italian Adirondack Old Antique Ladders

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Fruitwood

Antique Cherry Orchard French Ladder
Antique Cherry Orchard French Ladder

Antique Cherry Orchard French Ladder

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H 72 in W 11.25 in D 3 in

Antique Cherry Orchard French Ladder

Located in Highwood, IL

One of the 1stdibs viewers was kind enough to enlighten (pun intended) us, as to what this ladder was used for; “This is a "Lamplighters Ladder”, It was used to climb the posts of ol...

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Early 1900s French Country Old Antique Ladders

Japanese Antique Wabi-Sabi Black Ladder 1800s-1860s / Primitive Object
Japanese Antique Wabi-Sabi Black Ladder 1800s-1860s / Primitive Object

Japanese Antique Wabi-Sabi Black Ladder 1800s-1860s / Primitive Object

Located in Chōsei District Nagara, JP

This is a very old black ladder made in Japan. The simple construction and condition suggest that it was used in the late Edo period (1800s-1860s).

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Late 19th Century Japanese Primitive Old Antique Ladders

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Straw, Cedar

Japanese Antique Wooden Ladder/Wall Hanging Object/Meiji Period /1868-1920
Japanese Antique Wooden Ladder/Wall Hanging Object/Meiji Period /1868-1920

Japanese Antique Wooden Ladder/Wall Hanging Object/Meiji Period /1868-1920

Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba

And only we can introduce unique items through our purchasing channels in Japan and the experience we have gained so far, in such a way that no one else can imitate. This is an ol...

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Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Old Antique Ladders

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Cedar

Vintage Ladder
Vintage Ladder

Vintage Ladder

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H 82 in W 20 in

Vintage Ladder

Located in San Francisco, CA

An interesting old ladder with nice patina probably made in America about 80 years ago.

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Early 20th Century American Old Antique Ladders

Materials

Wood

old garden ladder

old garden ladder

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H 82 in W 42.5 in D 13 in

old garden ladder

Located in Culver City, CA

old garden ladder

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19th Century Belgian Old Antique Ladders

Materials

Wood

Old red 7 ft English ladder
Old red 7 ft English ladder

Old red 7 ft English ladder

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H 84 in W 17 in

Old red 7 ft English ladder

Located in Sheffield, MA

What a fun piece this old English ladder is. Great for diplaying quilts or perfect in a bathroom for towels.

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19th Century English Old Antique Ladders

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Wood

Antique Ladder
Antique Ladder

Antique Ladder

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H 35 in W 27 in D 16 in

Antique Ladder

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Old Antique Library ladder that is beautifully aged from Belgium

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Early 20th Century Belgian Old Antique Ladders

Materials

Wood

French Ladder
French Ladder

French Ladder

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H 87 in W 17 in D 4 in

French Ladder

Located in Sheffield, MA

87" high with lots of wear and uses, this old French ladder must have a great story to tell.

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19th Century French Old Antique Ladders

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Metal

French Oak Ladder
French Oak Ladder

French Oak Ladder

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H 29 in W 16.75 in D 27.75 in

French Oak Ladder

Located in Kirkland, WA

French Oak Ladder with Old Iron Strapping This Provencial Frence petite ladder has nice old surface and color.

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Early 20th Century French Old Antique Ladders

Materials

Iron

French Hayloft Ladder
French Hayloft Ladder

French Hayloft Ladder

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H 119 in W 20 in D 3 in

French Hayloft Ladder

Located in Woodbury, CT

We discovered this great old wooden ladder, with traces of original red paint, leaning up against the hayloft in a French barn in the rural southwest.

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Early 20th Century French Old Antique Ladders

Early 20th Century Rural Wooden Pinned Ladders
Early 20th Century Rural Wooden Pinned Ladders

Early 20th Century Rural Wooden Pinned Ladders

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H 86.2 in W 12.9 in D 2.3 in

Early 20th Century Rural Wooden Pinned Ladders

Located in Raalte, NL

Beautiful patina on these two Old rural pinned wooden ladders from the early 20th century.

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Early 20th Century European Old Antique Ladders

Materials

Wood

Old French Metamorphic Kitchen Chair and Library Steps, circa 1900
Old French Metamorphic Kitchen Chair and Library Steps, circa 1900

Old French Metamorphic Kitchen Chair and Library Steps, circa 1900

Located in Raalte, NL

Old French painted pine metamorphic kitchen chair and library steps, from circa 1900. The measurements are: Depth 40 cm/ 15.7 inch. Width 38 cm/ 14.9 inch. Height 92 cm/ 36.2 i...

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Early 19th Century French Old Antique Ladders

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Pine

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"Exultation", Large, Rare Bronze w/ Male Nude Celebrating Liberation of Belgium
"Exultation", Large, Rare Bronze w/ Male Nude Celebrating Liberation of Belgium

"Exultation", Large, Rare Bronze w/ Male Nude Celebrating Liberation of Belgium

By Arthur Dupagne

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Extraordinarily powerful, and very rare, this large bronze sculpture of a nude male figure by Arthur Dupagne shows him stretching and straining upwards, his head rolled back and shou...

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1940s Belgian Art Deco Old Antique Ladders

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Bronze

Acxademic Male Nude Study
Acxademic Male Nude Study

Acxademic Male Nude Study

Located in Fairlawn, OH

Academic Male Nude Study Charcoal on MBM Arches laid paper, Feb 15, 1889 Signed in the upper left corner (see photo) Annotated lower left: "First Figure from Life" (see photo) Condit...

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1880s American Impressionist Old Antique Ladders

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Charcoal

1897 Botanical Print – Alpine Forget-Me-Not (Myosotis Alpestris)
1897 Botanical Print – Alpine Forget-Me-Not (Myosotis Alpestris)

1897 Botanical Print – Alpine Forget-Me-Not (Myosotis Alpestris)

Located in Langweer, NL

Title: 1897 Botanical Print – Alpine Forget-Me-Not (Myosotis Alpestris) Description: This original 1897 botanical print features the alpine forget-me-not (Myosotis alpestris), a...

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1890s English Old Antique Ladders

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Paper

"Boxer's Rubdown", Extraordinary Painting with Nude Male by Philip Leslie Hale
"Boxer's Rubdown", Extraordinary Painting with Nude Male by Philip Leslie Hale

"Boxer's Rubdown", Extraordinary Painting with Nude Male by Philip Leslie Hale

By Philip Leslie Hale

Located in Philadelphia, PA

At a time when painters were increasingly drawn to the grit, emotion and drama of boxing in America -- witness famous paintings and prints by George Bellows and Robert Riggs, for exa...

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1910s American Belle Époque Old Antique Ladders

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Paint

Nude Male Study 20th Century French Modernist Oil Painting
Nude Male Study 20th Century French Modernist Oil Painting

Nude Male Study 20th Century French Modernist Oil Painting

Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire

Nude Male Study by Jacqueline Boisselot, French late 20th century 19.75 x 25.5 inches oil on artist paper, unframed condition: very good and ready to enjoy provenance: from a private...

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Late 20th Century Modern Old Antique Ladders

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Oil

"Whispering Hope" (2018) By John Tarantola, Nude Oil Portrait Painting
"Whispering Hope" (2018) By John Tarantola, Nude Oil Portrait Painting

"Whispering Hope" (2018) By John Tarantola, Nude Oil Portrait Painting

Located in Denver, CO

John Tarantola's original nude portrait "Whispering Hope" (2018) is a beautiful realist painting that is an oil on panel. The piece depicts an athletic nude male figure lying on a be...

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2010s Realist Old Antique Ladders

Materials

Oil, Panel

[Bruce Sargeant (1898-1938)] Reclining Male Nude Figurative Queer Oil Painting
[Bruce Sargeant (1898-1938)] Reclining Male Nude Figurative Queer Oil Painting

[Bruce Sargeant (1898-1938)] Reclining Male Nude Figurative Queer Oil Painting

By Mark Beard

Located in New York, NY

Contemporary painting of a nude man reclining by Mark Beard. Double-sided oil on panel Signed in red, u.r. “Bruce Sargeant is a mythic figure in the modern art movement. He embod...

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2010s Contemporary Old Antique Ladders

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Oil

"Black and Red Nude", Large Male Nude Painting by Christopher Clark, 1954
"Black and Red Nude", Large Male Nude Painting by Christopher Clark, 1954

"Black and Red Nude", Large Male Nude Painting by Christopher Clark, 1954

By Christopher Clark (1875-1942)

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Bold and striking, this large 1950s painting of a nude male youth, executed in black gouache or charcoal on a rich, deep red ground, was made by Christopher Clark. The artist is bes...

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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Old Antique Ladders

Materials

Paint

'Bee' Original Fine Art Figural Nude Male Painting by Helen Bayley
'Bee' Original Fine Art Figural Nude Male Painting by Helen Bayley

'Bee' Original Fine Art Figural Nude Male Painting by Helen Bayley

Located in Lambertville, NJ

Original figural male nude oil on canvas entitled 'Bee' by Helen Bayley of Florence, Italy. This Fine art painting is unframed and unsigned. Provenance: Morpeth Contemporary Gallery,...

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1990s Unknown Old Antique Ladders

Materials

Canvas, Paint

Male Nude (29 Palms, CA) - Polaroid

Male Nude (29 Palms, CA) - Polaroid

By Stefanie Schneider

Located in Morongo Valley, CA

Male Nude (29 Palms,CA) - 2008 20x20cm, Edition of 10, Archival C-Print, based on the Polaroid. Certificate and Signature label. Artist Inventory #293 Not mounted. Stefanie S...

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Early 2000s Contemporary Old Antique Ladders

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Photographic Film, Archival Paper, C Print, Color, Polaroid

Male Nude, Photorealist Lithograph by Lowell Nesbitt
Male Nude, Photorealist Lithograph by Lowell Nesbitt

Male Nude, Photorealist Lithograph by Lowell Nesbitt

By Lowell Nesbitt

Located in Long Island City, NY

Artist: Lowell Blair Nesbitt, American (1933 - 1993) Titles: Male Nude 2 Year: 1979 Medium: Lithograph, signed and numbered in pencil Edition: 175 Paper Size: 44 x 30 in. (111.76 ...

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1970s Expressionist Old Antique Ladders

Materials

Lithograph

18th Century American Curved Ladder Back Oak Chair with Rush Seat
18th Century American Curved Ladder Back Oak Chair with Rush Seat

18th Century American Curved Ladder Back Oak Chair with Rush Seat

$552Sale Price|40% Off

H 42.25 in W 17.5 in D 14 in

18th Century American Curved Ladder Back Oak Chair with Rush Seat

Located in Savannah, GA

This early American Colonial chair features curved splats in back and turned front legs and double upright supports on three sides. The front supports are also turned, with turned fi...

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1740s American American Colonial Old Antique Ladders

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Rush, Oak

"Knockout", Superb Art Deco Painting by François-Louis Schmied, Book Designer
"Knockout", Superb Art Deco Painting by François-Louis Schmied, Book Designer

"Knockout", Superb Art Deco Painting by François-Louis Schmied, Book Designer

By François-Louis Schmied

Located in Philadelphia, PA

This superb depiction of two nude male boxers at the height of their fight, one knocking out the other, was painted by François-Louis Schmied, one of France's two leading artists spe...

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1920s French Art Deco Old Antique Ladders

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Paint

Afternoon Reverie - male nude painting by Orielle Anais
Afternoon Reverie - male nude painting by Orielle Anais

Afternoon Reverie - male nude painting by Orielle Anais

By Orielle Anais

Located in Carmel, CA

“Afternoon Reverie” by Orielle Anaïs Oil on Canvas 60 × 48 in. This large-scale work by California-based artist Orielle Anaïs features a nude male figure in a moment of quiet repos...

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2010s Contemporary Old Antique Ladders

Materials

Oil, Canvas

Academic Study
Academic Study

Academic Study

Located in London, GB

Charcoal on paper Signed by RA visitor Edwin Long and dated (lower right) 76cm × 57cm (88cm × 64cm framed) Olivier studied at the Royal Academy Schools from 1881. He exhibited exten...

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Late 19th Century English School Old Antique Ladders

Materials

Paper, Charcoal

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Old Antique Ladders For Sale on 1stDibs

There is a range of old antique ladders for sale on 1stDibs. Each of these unique old antique ladders was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, hardwood and natural fiber. Old antique ladders have been produced for many years, with earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. Arts and Crafts, Baroque and folk art old antique ladders are consistently popular styles. There have been many well-made old antique ladders over the years, but those made by Holland & Sons and Honoré Daumier are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much are Old Antique Ladders?

Prices for old antique ladders start at $274 and top out at $22,340 with the average selling for $2,197.
Questions About Old Antique Ladders
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Opinions on how old a rug has to be to be considered antique vary. However, most experts will apply the label to any rug produced more than 100 years ago, and call floor coverings produced 50 to 100 years ago vintage. Shop a variety of antique rugs on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertAugust 29, 2024
    To tell how old your antique furniture is, research the maker using trusted online resources. You may find that the furniture maker was active for only a short period, giving you the ability to roughly estimate its age. For manufacturers and designers with a long history of production, consider the style of your furniture and look for images of similar pieces published online. Because it may be difficult to date furniture on your own, consider consulting a certified appraiser or knowledgeable antique dealer. On 1stDibs, explore a variety of antique furniture.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 13, 2024
    How old furniture that is called antique can be is typically at least 100 years. People usually call furniture between 20 and 99 years old vintage. Contemporary is the word for furniture manufactured within the last 20 years. On 1stDibs, shop a large selection of antique, vintage and contemporary furniture from some of the world's top sellers.
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    To tell how old an antique chair is, you have a few options. One is to conduct research on your own using trusted online resources and print references from your local library. If your chair has a maker's mark, learning more about the company, artisan or workshop that produced it can be a good starting point. Dating unmarked chairs can be more difficult because certain styles remained in production for long periods. In this case, you may wish to have a certified appraiser or knowledgeable antique dealer evaluate your chair for you. Shop a wide range of antique chairs on 1stDibs.
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    To tell how old an antique ring is, you have two main options. First, you can conduct online research using trusted sources. If you know the maker of the ring or the ring has a maker's mark that you can use to identify who produced it, learning more about the designer, artisan or company and their styles can help with the dating process. When the maker is unknown, you can familiarize yourself with the characteristics of various antique jewelry styles, such as Georgian, Victorian and Edwardian, to try and identify the period in which your ring was likely produced. The second option is to have a certified appraiser, experienced antique dealer or knowledgeable jeweler date your ring for you. On 1stDibs, shop a large selection of antique rings.
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 16, 2024
    Yes, some old antique clocks may be worth something. Many collectors look for clocks produced by certain manufacturers, such as the Ansonia Clock Company, the Seth Thomas Clock Company, Jaeger-LeCoultre and the Chelsea Clock Company. In addition to the maker, the type, materials, style and condition of the clock influence its value. Generally, clocks that remain in good working order are worth more than those in need of repairs and restorations. To find out how much your clock may be worth, consult a certified appraiser or experienced antique dealer. On 1stDibs, explore a large collection of antique clocks.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMay 14, 2024
    To be considered antique, furniture must usually be at least 100 years old. Contemporary is the name for furniture produced within the last 20 years. Vintage furniture is at least 20 years old. On 1stDibs, shop a diverse assortment of antique, vintage and contemporary furniture from some of the world's top sellers.