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Antique Wax Portrait

"A Roman Cardinal" Wax Portrait by Francesco Pozzi, c. 1817
Located in Chicago, IL
portraiture. Miniature wax portraits were first invented in Italy during the 16th century and remained
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Early 19th Century European Other Antique Wax Portrait

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Wood

Wax Portrait of William Motherwell, Scottish Poet (1797-1835) by John Fillans
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Wax Portrait of William Motherwell, Scottish Poet (1797-1835) by John Fillans John Fillans
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19th Century Scottish Regency Antique Wax Portrait

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Glass, Hardwood, Burl

Pair 18th Century Eleanora & M. Magdalena Medici Wax Portraits On Slate
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Eleanora & M. Magdalena Dei Medici Wax Portraits on Slate Measures: 4.5" DA 18th Century or
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18th Century Italian Baroque Antique Wax Portrait

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Slate, Bronze

18th Century Icon, Wax Portrait Giltwood Frame
Located in London, by appointment only
Rare 18th century giltwood framed carved and polychrome wax silver and gold decorated figure of
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18th Century Italian Rococo Antique Wax Portrait

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Gold Leaf, Silver Leaf

Antique 18th Century Icon, Wax Portrait Giltwood Frame
18th Century Icon, Wax Portrait Giltwood Frame
$2,752 Sale Price
20% Off
H 9 in W 6.5 in D 1 in
Wax Portrait of Queen Charlotte of Great Britain, Attributed to John Flaxman
Located in Downingtown, PA
The Gardener Queen: Charlotte in Wax Relief This large and extremely rare Wax Portrait of Queen
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Late 18th Century English Georgian Antique Wax Portrait

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Other

Rousselet, Portrait of an officer, 1915, wax crayon on paper
Located in Paris, FR
Rousselet, French School early 20th century Portrait of an officier, 1915 Wax crayon on paper
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1910s Symbolist Antique Wax Portrait

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Wax Crayon

"Crawford Women", 19th Century Wax Relief Portraits, Framed By Chapman Bros
Located in Detroit, MI
SALE ONE WEEK ONLY These wax relief portraits of two women, possibly the same woman dated two
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1850s Antique Wax Portrait

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Wax

Portrait of Gabriele D'Annunzio - Wax Sculpture by Aurelio Mistruzzi, Early 1900
Located in Roma, IT
Gabriele D'Annunzio Portrait is an original decorative object realized in the XX century by Aurelio
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Early 20th Century Antique Wax Portrait

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Wax

American Classical Period Scissor-Cut Silhouette by Auguste Edouart, Dated 1845
By Auguste Edouart
Located in Ottawa, Ontario
London in 1814 where he began making wax portraits, then in 1825 he began working solely as a silhouette
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Mid-19th Century American American Classical Antique Wax Portrait

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Paper, Birdseye Maple

A wax sculpture (wax modeling) of a bust of a Saint, Italy late 18th century.
Located in Milan, IT
symmetrical curvilinear motifs. It was made according to the ancient tradition of devotional and portrait wax
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Late 18th Century Italian Antique Wax Portrait

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Glass, Fruitwood

French Art Nouveau Wax Young Girl Bust Sculpture, ca.1900
Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR
Albertine of Vienna, formulates the hypothesis that the wax head could be the portrait of a young Roman girl
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Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Antique Wax Portrait

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Synthetic

Shakespeare’s Sir John Falstaff Examining Recruits 1866, Signed Ball Hughes
Located in South Burlington, VT
signature, this man was a sculptor and wax-portrait artist. He was born in London, England, and died in
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19th Century American Victorian Antique Wax Portrait

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Wood, Pine

Large Pair of Signed 19th Century Relief Portrait Busts of Wellington & Napoleon
By Nathaniel Palmer
Located in Ottawa, Ontario
A very handsome and impressive pair of relief portrait busts in copper depicting portrait busts of
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1830s English William IV Antique Wax Portrait

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Copper

Agnolo di Polo Firenze 1470 - Arezzo 1528' - Saint Nicholas of Tolentino
Located in Bruxelles, BE
, an accomplished wax sculptor specialized in portraits and funeral masks, Agnolo entered the
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16th Century Italian Renaissance Antique Wax Portrait

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Terracotta

Agnolo di Polo Firenze 1470 - Arezzo 1528' - Saint Nicholas of Tolentino
Agnolo di Polo Firenze 1470 - Arezzo 1528' - Saint Nicholas of Tolentino
$15,359 Sale Price
20% Off
H 21.86 in W 9.45 in D 6.5 in

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Pair of sculptors by John Henning Senior, HRSA and Caroline Princess of Wales
Located in Glencarse, GB
reduced size. He also continued to produce wax portraits, and some small portraits for reproduction in
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Mid-19th Century Great Britain (UK) Antique Wax Portrait

Antique Miniature Wax Portrait of Alexander Pope 18thC
Located in Big Flats, NY
Antique Miniature Wax Portrait of Alexander Pope 18thC Measures- 6.75"H x 5.25"W x 1.75"D
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18th Century Antique Wax Portrait

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Wood

Antique Miniature Wax Portrait of Captain Cook 18thC
Located in Big Flats, NY
Antique Miniature Wax Portrait of Captain Cook 18thC Measures- 7.75"H x 7.5"W x 1"D
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18th Century Antique Wax Portrait

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Wood

Antique Miniature Wax Portraits of President George & Martha Washington C1810
Located in Big Flats, NY
Pair of Antique Miniature Wax Portraits of President George & Martha Washington C1810 Measures
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Early 19th Century Antique Wax Portrait

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Wood

Pair of Miniature Classical Wax Portraits in Giltwood Frames, 19th Century
Located in Big Flats, NY
Pair of miniature antique wax portraits depict Classical man and woman high relief portraits in
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19th Century European Classical Greek Antique Wax Portrait

18th Century Polychromed Wax Portrait of Marc Anthony and Cleopatra
Located in Rochester, NY
Antique carved and polychromed wax portrait of Marc Antony and Cleopatra. Attributed to Isaac
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18th Century European Antique Wax Portrait

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Wood

A group of three wax high-relief portraits by Samuel Percy
Located in London, GB
A group of three wax high-relief portraits by Samuel Percy, dated 1804. Comprising: The Hon
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19th Century English Antique Wax Portrait

J.P. Morgan Catalogue of the Collection of Jewels and Precious Works of Art #4
Located in Atlanta, GA
objects fall into the following classes: jewels, portraits in wax, carved woodwork, rock crystal and glass
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Early 20th Century Antique Wax Portrait

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Leather, Paper

18th Century Polychromed Wax Portrait of Marc Anthony and Cleopatra
Located in Rochester, NY
Antique carved and polychromed wax portrait of Marc Antony and Cleopatra. Attributed to Isaac
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18th Century Antique Wax Portrait

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Wax

Early 19th Century Napoleon Bonaparte Wax Portrait
Located in Rochester, NY
Fine antique amber wax portrait of Napoleon Bonaparte. In the original pine frame. Frame has
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19th Century European Antique Wax Portrait

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Wood

Miniature European Wax Portrait, c. 1850
Located in Chicago, IL
Wax is one of the earliest known mediums for detailed portraiture. Miniature wax portraits were
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Mid-19th Century European Antique Wax Portrait

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Wood

Miniature European Wax Portrait, c. 1850
Miniature European Wax Portrait, c. 1850
H 6.75 in W 5.5 in D 1.5 in
Miniature European Wax Portrait, c. 1850
Located in Chicago, IL
Wax is one of the earliest known mediums for portraiture. Miniature wax portraits were first
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Mid-19th Century European Antique Wax Portrait

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Wood

Portrait of a Gentleman
Located in London, GB
Titan Fine Art are pleased to present this attractive portrait, that depicts a young gentleman in
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Early 19th Century Old Masters Antique Wax Portrait

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Canvas, Oil

Portrait of a Gentleman
Portrait of a Gentleman
H 27.56 in W 23.23 in D 1.97 in
Horatio Nelson Signed Letter and Portrait, 1797
Located in Colorado Springs, CO
Baltimore Evening Post. The letter is paired with an original wax portrait of Nelson, dating to the early
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1790s English George III Antique Wax Portrait

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Metal

Pair of Polychrome Habillé Wax Profile Relief of Medici Ladies
Located in Firenze, IT
, circa 1800 The wax portraits inset with paste jewels and mounted in a round wood frame. Depicting
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Early 1800s Italian Antique Wax Portrait

The Conductor , Modern British blue crayon drawing portrait the theatre
By Walter Richard Sickert
Located in Woodbury, CT
Outstanding small oil or wax crayon drawing of a Conductor, inscribed on the original backing from
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Early 1900s Impressionist Antique Wax Portrait

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Oil Crayon, Wax Crayon

Sublime Sunset Over a Mountainous Landscape Painting
By Abraham Pether
Located in Houston, TX
latter was a wax modeller who exhibited portraits in wax with the Free Society of Artists from 1772-81
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Late 18th Century Realist Antique Wax Portrait

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Oil

Wax Portrait of Alexandre Waugh
By James Tassie
Located in Bantam, CT
A very fine quality wax portrait of Alexandre Waugh indistinctly signed Tassie J. The inscription
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18th Century and Earlier English Rococo Antique Wax Portrait

General George Washington Wax Portrait Shadow Box
Located in Hallowell, ME
George Washington Related General George Washington Wax Portrait Shadow Box Framed Display
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1920s Realist Antique Wax Portrait

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Wax

Early 19th Century Wax Portraits in Original Frames
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Left: Single Wax Portrait of Lady, H: 7 1/4", W: 5", D:1": $900. Right: Pair of Wax
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19th Century Antique Wax Portrait

Three George III Bas Relief Wax Portraits
Located in Shustoke, GB
A wonderful set of three, George III period, bas relief wax portraits of gentlemen. In their
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Late 18th Century British Georgian Antique Wax Portrait

Miniature Wax Portraits of George III and Queen Charlotte
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A Pair of 18th Century Miniature Wax Portraits of George III and Queen Charlotte, 1775-1800, in
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18th Century and Earlier English Antique Wax Portrait

A Pair of 19th Century English Wax Portrait Medallions
Located in New York, NY
A pair of 19th century English wax oval portrait medallions of John Locke and Sir Isaac Newton set
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19th Century British Regency Antique Wax Portrait

Wax Bust of Child
Located in Los Angeles, CA
European wax portrait of a child on wood base
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Early 20th Century French Antique Wax Portrait

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Wood, Wax

Wax Bust of Child
Wax Bust of Child
H 13.5 in W 8.5 in D 8.5 in
Wax Profile of Napoleon
Located in New York, NY
Three dimensional waxed profile portrait of young Napoleon.
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19th Century French Antique Wax Portrait

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Wax

Wax Profile of Napoleon
H 10.25 in W 10.25 in
« Titian Painter » Bronze Portrait lost wax cast, by W. Seib , Austrian
Located in PARIS, FR
painter born in Poeve, in 1488 and dead in .Venice in 1575. Rare Bronze, lost wax casting, Superb brown
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Early 20th Century Impressionist Antique Wax Portrait

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Marble, Bronze

William Brodie Frsa Signed Marble Bust of the Artist's Daughter Dated 1877
Located in Heathfield, GB
modelling small wax and clay portraits encouraged his family to send him, in 1847, to an Academy in
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19th Century Antique Wax Portrait

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Marble

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Antique Gilt Bronze Decorative Jewelry Box or Casket with Floral Decoration
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This antique gilt bronze decorative or jewelry box is unsigned, but presumed to have originated from France and dates to approximately 1900 and done in a Renaissance Revival style. T...
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Early 20th Century French Renaissance Revival Antique Wax Portrait

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Bronze

Fog & Mørup, Floor Lamp, Brass, Rattan, Denmark, 1940s
By Fog & Mørup
Located in High Point, NC
An adjustable brass and rattan floor lamp produced by Fog & Mørup, Denmark, c. 1940s. Moderate to heavy oxidation present throughout lamp. Dimensions of Lamp with Shade (inches): 6...
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1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Antique Wax Portrait

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Brass

EXTRA LARGE 213CM WIDE ViNTAGE CHROMED BROWN LEATHER CHESTERFIELD CLUB FENDER
By Chesterfield
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this fully restored extra large very important looking Art Deco chrome club fender with hand dyed brown leather Chesterfield seat ...
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1920s European Art Deco Antique Wax Portrait

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Chrome

Sofa Louis XV, Covered with Authentic Perfect Aubusson Tapestry
Located in Alessandria, Piemonte
1910/M, I hope You can understand what it is from some photos only. Museum quality antique sofa, coating with an authentic Aubusson old tapestry: everything perfectly restored.. Uni...
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Late 18th Century Italian Louis XV Antique Wax Portrait

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Wood

Famille Verte Porcelain Inkwell by Samson
By Samson & Cie
Located in Paris, FR
Small famille verte porcelain inkwell decorated with enameled flowerpots, foliage, and stylized rinceaux. The inkwell is set on a gilt bronze base that is decorated with palmette and...
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Early 20th Century French Chinoiserie Antique Wax Portrait

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Enamel, Bronze

Famille Verte Porcelain Inkwell by Samson
Famille Verte Porcelain Inkwell by Samson
$1,919
H 3.55 in W 6.3 in D 6.3 in
A Mid Century Modern Sculptural Cloud Sofa in two pieces, C. 1950s.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A rare and visually arresting pair of sculptural sofas from the 1950s, evocative of cloud-like forms with their softly curved / contoured silhouettes and organic, low-slung profiles....
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Antique Wax Portrait

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Upholstery, Wood

18th Century Italian Antique Oil Painting on Canvas, Madonna in prayer
Located in Casale Monferrato, IT
We are pleased to present this captivating religious painting of the Italian school, painted in oil on canvas in the 18th century. This wonderful painting depicting the Madonna in pr...
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18th Century Italian Antique Wax Portrait

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Canvas

18th Century Italian Antique Oil Painting on Canvas, Madonna in prayer
18th Century Italian Antique Oil Painting on Canvas, Madonna in prayer
$2,399 Sale Price
20% Off
H 25.6 in W 20.08 in D 0.99 in
Qing Dynasty 19th Century Coffee Table with Chow Legs and Carved Apron
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Chinese Qing Dynasty period elmwood coffee table from the 19th century, with chow legs and carved apron. Created in China during the Qing Dynasty (1636–1912), this low table, which...
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19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Wax Portrait

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Elm

Tete a tete by Hugo Franca
By Hugo França
Located in San Francisco, CA
A tete a tete by Hugo Franca made of naturally fallen Brazilian hardwood trees. The design is made of opposing seats on two semi circular bases, Brazil, circa 1990.
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20th Century Brazilian Organic Modern Antique Wax Portrait

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Hardwood

Tete a tete by Hugo Franca
Tete a tete by Hugo Franca
$30,000
H 28 in W 43 in D 32 in
Russian 1915 Moscow Nephrite Jade Desk Picture Frame Mounted in Gilded Silver
Located in Miami, FL
Nephrite jade and gilded silver desk frame. Beautiful neo classic desk picture frame, created in Moscow Russia, back in the 1915. Carefully crafted in the Russian imperial and Lou...
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1910s Russian Neoclassical Antique Wax Portrait

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Jade, Silver

Russian 1915 Moscow Nephrite Jade Desk Picture Frame Mounted in Gilded Silver
Russian 1915 Moscow Nephrite Jade Desk Picture Frame Mounted in Gilded Silver
$2,789 Sale Price
30% Off
H 4.25 in W 3.5 in D 0.45 in
19th Century French Louis XV Bergère Armchair
Located in Munich, DE
19th century French Louis XV Bergère armchairs in their original patina still very comfortable, perfect for deco or your next project! The chairs wood frame is nicely carved. The cab...
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19th Century French Louis XV Antique Wax Portrait

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Wood

19th Century French Louis XV Bergère Armchair
19th Century French Louis XV Bergère Armchair
$3,959 / set
H 36.62 in W 25.99 in D 25.6 in
Antique French Orchies Majolica Purple Chrysanthemum Daisy Plate, Circa 1890
By Orchies
Located in Pearland, TX
A lovely antique 19th-Century French majolica purple chrsanthemum or daisy flower plate, attributed to Orchies, circa 1890. Unmarked. It displays beautifully and would be lovely adde...
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1890s French Antique Wax Portrait

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Majolica

René Lalique (1860-1945), Glass Clock "Pendulette 8 jours Cinq Hirondelles" 1920
By René Lalique
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
René Lalique (1860-1945), Pendulette 8 jours Cinq Hirondelles,1920 René Lalique Pendulette 8 jours « Cinq Hirondelles » glass clock Also called pendulette « Vol d’Hirondelles » Whi...
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1920s French Art Deco Antique Wax Portrait

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Glass

Contemporary Hand-Knotted Wool Rug with Organic Modern Pattern
By Nasiri
Located in New York, NY
Elevate your space with this striking contemporary hand-knotted wool rug, featuring a bold and organic pattern inspired by modern abstract art. Rendered in a lively palette of coral,...
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2010s European Organic Modern Antique Wax Portrait

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Wool

Magnificent Court Attendants in Terracotta - Ming Dynasty, China 1368-1644 AD TL
Located in San Pedro Garza Garcia, Nuevo Leon
A magnificent pair of male and female courtiers from the Ming Dynasty (1368-1644 CE) in excellent condition. They are wearing traditional Daopao robes in green and black garments wit...
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15th Century and Earlier Chinese Ming Antique Wax Portrait

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Terracotta

Antique Dutch Marquetry Toilet Mirror
Located in Bradford-on-Avon, Wiltshire
An exceptional Dutch marquetry walnut toilet mirror with flower inlays in bone and woods. Original colour and patina. Attractive shaping to the mirror frame and drawer front. Fitted ...
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1730s Dutch Antique Wax Portrait

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Walnut

Antique Dutch Marquetry Toilet Mirror
Antique Dutch Marquetry Toilet Mirror
$3,509
H 32.75 in W 18 in D 10.25 in
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Antique Wax Portrait For Sale on 1stDibs

With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the antique wax portrait you’re looking for. Frequently made of gesso, metal and glass, every antique wax portrait was constructed with great care. Your living room may not be complete without an antique wax portrait — find older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 19th Century. Each antique wax portrait bearing Rococo, Georgian or Regency hallmarks is very popular. You’ll likely find more than one antique wax portrait that is appealing in its simplicity, but James Tassie produced versions that are worth a look.

How Much is a Antique Wax Portrait?

Prices for an antique wax portrait start at $428 and top out at $21,800 with the average selling for $1,929.