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Antique Wax Portrait

"A Roman Cardinal" Wax Portrait by Francesco Pozzi, c. 1817
"A Roman Cardinal" Wax Portrait by Francesco Pozzi, c. 1817

"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

Materials

Wood

Wax Portrait of William Motherwell, Scottish Poet (1797-1835) by John Fillans
Wax Portrait of William Motherwell, Scottish Poet (1797-1835) by John Fillans

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

Materials

Glass, Hardwood, Burl

Pair 18th Century  Eleanora & M. Magdalena Medici Wax Portraits On Slate
Pair 18th Century  Eleanora & M. Magdalena Medici Wax Portraits On Slate

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

Materials

Slate, Bronze

18th Century Icon, Wax Portrait Giltwood Frame
18th Century Icon, Wax Portrait Giltwood Frame

18th Century Icon, Wax Portrait Giltwood Frame

$2,758Sale Price|20% Off

H 9 in W 6.5 in D 1 in

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

Materials

Gold Leaf, Silver Leaf

Wax Portrait of Queen Charlotte of Great Britain, Attributed to John Flaxman
Wax Portrait of Queen Charlotte of Great Britain, Attributed to John Flaxman

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

Materials

Other

Rousselet, Portrait of an officer, 1915, wax crayon on paper
Rousselet, Portrait of an officer, 1915, wax crayon on paper

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

Materials

Wax Crayon

French Art Nouveau Wax Bust of Young Girl by Mme Arondelle 1900
French Art Nouveau Wax Bust of Young Girl by Mme Arondelle 1900

French Art Nouveau Wax Bust of Young Girl by Mme Arondelle 1900

Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR

of Europe’s most legendary wax portraits. With its documented Parisian origin, clear inscriptions

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Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Antique Wax Portrait

Materials

Synthetic

American Classical Period Scissor-Cut Silhouette by Auguste Edouart, Dated 1845
American Classical Period Scissor-Cut Silhouette by Auguste Edouart, Dated 1845

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

Materials

Paper, Birdseye Maple

A wax sculpture (wax modeling) of a bust of a Saint, Italy late 18th century.
A wax sculpture (wax modeling) of a bust of a Saint, Italy late 18th century.

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

Materials

Glass, Fruitwood

Ball Hughes Arts And Crafts Shakespeare’s Sir John Falstaff 1866, Signed
Ball Hughes Arts And Crafts Shakespeare’s Sir John Falstaff 1866, Signed

Ball Hughes Arts And Crafts Shakespeare’s Sir John Falstaff 1866, Signed

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

Materials

Wood, Pine

Large Pair of Signed 19th Century Relief Portrait Busts of Wellington & Napoleon
Large Pair of Signed 19th Century Relief Portrait Busts of Wellington & Napoleon

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

Materials

Copper

Agnolo di Polo Firenze 1470 - Arezzo 1528' - Saint Nicholas of Tolentino
Agnolo di Polo Firenze 1470 - Arezzo 1528' - Saint Nicholas of Tolentino

Agnolo di Polo Firenze 1470 - Arezzo 1528' - Saint Nicholas of Tolentino

$15,433Sale Price|20% Off

H 21.86 in W 9.45 in D 6.5 in

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

Materials

Terracotta

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Pair of sculptors by John Henning Senior, HRSA and Caroline Princess of Wales
Pair of sculptors by John Henning Senior, HRSA and Caroline Princess of Wales

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
Antique Miniature Wax Portrait of Alexander Pope 18thC

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

Materials

Wood

Antique Miniature Wax Portrait of Captain Cook 18thC
Antique Miniature Wax Portrait of Captain Cook 18thC

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

Materials

Wood

Pair of Miniature Classical Wax Portraits in Giltwood Frames, 19th Century
Pair of Miniature Classical Wax Portraits in Giltwood Frames, 19th Century

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
18th Century Polychromed Wax Portrait of Marc Anthony and Cleopatra

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

Materials

Wood

A group of three wax high-relief portraits by Samuel Percy
A group of three wax high-relief portraits by Samuel Percy

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
J.P. Morgan Catalogue of the Collection of Jewels and Precious Works of Art #4

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

Materials

Leather, Paper

Early 19th Century Napoleon Bonaparte Wax Portrait
Early 19th Century Napoleon Bonaparte Wax Portrait

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

Materials

Wood

Miniature European Wax Portrait, c. 1850
Miniature European Wax Portrait, c. 1850

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

Materials

Wood

Miniature European Wax Portrait, c. 1850
Miniature European Wax Portrait, c. 1850

Miniature European Wax Portrait, c. 1850

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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 detailed portraiture. Miniature wax portraits were

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Mid-19th Century European Antique Wax Portrait

Materials

Wood

Portrait of a Gentleman
Portrait of a Gentleman

Portrait of a Gentleman, Circa 1809

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H 27.56 in W 23.23 in D 1.97 in

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

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Horatio Nelson Signed Letter and Portrait, 1797
Horatio Nelson Signed Letter and Portrait, 1797

Horatio Nelson Signed Letter and Portrait, 1797

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H 13.63 in W 22.13 in D 2 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

Materials

Metal

Wax Portrait of Alexandre Waugh
Wax Portrait of Alexandre Waugh

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
General George Washington Wax Portrait Shadow Box

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

Materials

Wax

Early 19th Century Wax Portraits in Original Frames
Early 19th Century Wax Portraits in Original Frames

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
Three George III Bas Relief Wax Portraits

Three George III Bas Relief Wax Portraits

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H 6.75 in W 5.5 in D 1 in

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
Miniature Wax Portraits of George III and Queen Charlotte

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
A Pair of 19th Century English Wax Portrait Medallions

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
Wax Bust of Child

Wax Bust of Child

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H 13.5 in W 8.5 in D 8.5 in

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

Materials

Wood, Wax

Wax Profile of Napoleon

Wax Profile of Napoleon

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H 10.25 in W 10.25 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

Materials

Wax

William Brodie Frsa Signed Marble Bust of the Artist's Daughter Dated 1877
William Brodie Frsa Signed Marble Bust of the Artist's Daughter Dated 1877

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

Materials

Marble

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Sofa Louis XV, Covered with Authentic Perfect Aubusson Tapestry

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Sofa Louis XV, Covered with Authentic Perfect Aubusson Tapestry

Located in Alessandria, Piemonte

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Late 18th Century Italian Louis XV Antique Wax Portrait

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Wood

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Tete a tete by Hugo Franca

Tete a tete by Hugo Franca

$30,000

H 28 in W 43 in D 32 in

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

Materials

Hardwood

Magnificent Court Attendants in Terracotta - Ming Dynasty, China 1368-1644 AD TL
Magnificent Court Attendants in Terracotta - Ming Dynasty, China 1368-1644 AD TL

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

Famille Verte Porcelain Inkwell by Samson
Famille Verte Porcelain Inkwell by Samson

Famille Verte Porcelain Inkwell by Samson

$1,929

H 3.55 in W 6.3 in D 6.3 in

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

EXTRA LARGE 213CM WIDE ViNTAGE CHROMED BROWN LEATHER CHESTERFIELD CLUB FENDER
EXTRA LARGE 213CM WIDE ViNTAGE CHROMED BROWN LEATHER CHESTERFIELD CLUB FENDER

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

Materials

Chrome

Early 20th Century Art Nouveau Mirror
Early 20th Century Art Nouveau Mirror

Early 20th Century Art Nouveau Mirror

$7,000

H 30.25 in W 24 in D 2 in

Early 20th Century Art Nouveau Mirror

Located in New York, NY

hand carved and gild early 20th century Art Nouveau mirror, made in Spain. Original water gilt surface is in excellent condition. Outside dimensions 30 1/4" x 24" This item can be ...

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Early 20th Century Spanish Art Nouveau Antique Wax Portrait

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Giltwood

Qing Dynasty 19th Century Coffee Table with Chow Legs and Carved Apron
Qing Dynasty 19th Century Coffee Table with Chow Legs and Carved Apron

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

Octagonal Tortoiseshell Picture Frame
Octagonal Tortoiseshell Picture Frame

Octagonal Tortoiseshell Picture Frame

$1,850

H 12 in W 10 in D 1.5 in

Octagonal Tortoiseshell Picture Frame

Located in New York, NY

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Early 19th Century Italian Antique Wax Portrait

Materials

Metal

Russian 1915 Moscow Nephrite Jade Desk Picture Frame Mounted in Gilded 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

$2,988Sale Price|25% Off

H 4.25 in W 3.5 in D 0.45 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

Materials

Jade, Silver

English Bamboo Dressing Table
English Bamboo Dressing Table

English Bamboo Dressing Table

$10,500

H 62 in W 37.25 in D 22.5 in

English Bamboo Dressing Table

Located in New York, NY

Impressive English bamboo dressing table adorned with beveled mirror. Beautifully lacquered top in a richly textured floral chinoiserie motif with layers of red, black and gold lacqu...

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19th Century English Antique Wax Portrait

Materials

Bamboo

19th Century French Louis XV Bergère Armchair
19th Century French Louis XV Bergère Armchair

19th Century French Louis XV Bergère Armchair

$3,978 / set

H 36.62 in W 25.99 in D 25.6 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

A Mid Century Modern Sculptural Cloud Sofa in two pieces, C. 1950s.
A Mid Century Modern Sculptural Cloud Sofa in two pieces, C. 1950s.

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

Contemporary Hand-Knotted Wool Rug with Organic Modern Pattern
Contemporary Hand-Knotted Wool Rug with Organic Modern Pattern

Contemporary Hand-Knotted Wool Rug with Organic Modern Pattern

By Nasiri

Located in New York, NY

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2010s European Organic Modern Antique Wax Portrait

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Wool

Antique Dutch Marquetry Toilet Mirror
Antique Dutch Marquetry Toilet Mirror

Antique Dutch Marquetry Toilet Mirror

$3,516

H 32.75 in W 18 in D 10.25 in

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

Suffrage Textile in Green, White, & Violet - Votes for Women - Connecticut Made
Suffrage Textile in Green, White, & Violet - Votes for Women - Connecticut Made

Suffrage Textile in Green, White, & Violet - Votes for Women - Connecticut Made

Located in York County, PA

VOTES FOR WOMEN PARADE TEXTILE IN GREEN, WHITE, & VIOLET, OF A TYPE WORN AS SASHES AND WAVED AS NARROW PARADE BANNERS, MADE IN HARTFORD, CONNECTICUT BY CALHOUN PRESS FOR THE WOMEN'S ...

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Early 20th Century American Antique Wax Portrait

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Cotton

18th Century Italian Antique Oil Painting on Canvas, Madonna in prayer
18th Century Italian Antique Oil Painting on Canvas, Madonna in prayer

18th Century Italian Antique Oil Painting on Canvas, Madonna in prayer

$2,411Sale Price|20% Off

H 25.6 in W 20.08 in D 0.99 in

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

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