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Captain Sir George Collier’s Presentation Silver Entree Dishes by Richard Cooke
Captain Sir George Collier’s Presentation Silver Entree Dishes by Richard Cooke

Captain Sir George Collier’s Presentation Silver Entree Dishes by Richard Cooke

By Richard Cooke

Located in Lymington, Hampshire

After the war, Collier was made commodore on the African station where he was employed suppressing the slave trade with such rigour that he was elected an honorary member of the Afri...

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Antique 19th Century British Historical Memorabilia

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Silver

The Red Cross Knight Slaying the Dragon
The Red Cross Knight Slaying the Dragon

The Red Cross Knight Slaying the Dragon

By George Richmond

Located in London, GB

His watercolour portrait of William Wilberforce became incredibly well known, and earned Richmond a number of other commissions from British gentry and nobility.

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19th Century Figurative Paintings

Materials

Paper, Oil

Portrait of Lady in Mob Cap - British Old Master 18th century art oil painting
Portrait of Lady in Mob Cap - British Old Master 18th century art oil painting

Portrait of Lady in Mob Cap - British Old Master 18th century art oil painting

Located in Hagley, England

In 1770, Russell painted Methodist minister, George Whitefield (engraved by James Watson) and the future philanthropist, William Wilberforce, then only eleven years old. In 1771, he ...

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18th Century Old Masters Portrait Paintings

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Oil

Katabori netsuke in boxwood depicting a recumbent ox
Katabori netsuke in boxwood depicting a recumbent ox

Katabori netsuke in boxwood depicting a recumbent ox

Located in PARIS, FR

Provenance: Collection of William “Billy” Wilberforce Winkworth. William “Billy” Wilberforce Winkworth was the son of Stephen D.

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Antique Late 18th Century Japanese Edo Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Boxwood

Manju Netsuke in red lacquer carved using tsuishu technique
Manju Netsuke in red lacquer carved using tsuishu technique

Manju Netsuke in red lacquer carved using tsuishu technique

Located in PARIS, FR

Provenance: Collection of William “Billy” Wilberforce Winkworth. William “Billy” Wilberforce Winkworth was the son of Stephen D.

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Antique Late 18th Century Japanese Edo Sculptures and Carvings

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Lacquer

Nestuke in red lacquer carved in theform of a fan using the tsuishu technique
Nestuke in red lacquer carved in theform of a fan using the tsuishu technique

Nestuke in red lacquer carved in theform of a fan using the tsuishu technique

Located in PARIS, FR

Provenance: Collection of William “Billy” Wilberforce Winkworth. William “Billy” Wilberforce Winkworth was the son of Stephen D.

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Antique Late 18th Century Japanese Edo Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Lacquer

Katabori netsuke in boxwood in the form of a tachibana orange
Katabori netsuke in boxwood in the form of a tachibana orange

Katabori netsuke in boxwood in the form of a tachibana orange

Located in PARIS, FR

Hindson Collection, London: Philip Wilson Publishers, 1982, p. 206. William “Billy” Wilberforce Winkworth was the son of Stephen D.

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Antique Early 19th Century Japanese Edo Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Boxwood

KataborI netsuke in black lacquer depicting the character "ju" or longevity
KataborI netsuke in black lacquer depicting the character "ju" or longevity

KataborI netsuke in black lacquer depicting the character "ju" or longevity

Located in PARIS, FR

Provenance: Collection of William “Billy” Wilberforce Winkworth. William “Billy” Wilberforce Winkworth was the son of Stephen D.

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Antique Early 19th Century Japanese Edo Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Lacquer

Manju Nestuke in black and lacquer decorated of a scene of child under a pine
Manju Nestuke in black and lacquer decorated of a scene of child under a pine

Manju Nestuke in black and lacquer decorated of a scene of child under a pine

Located in PARIS, FR

Provenance: the collection of William “Billy” Wilberforce Winkworth. William “Billy” Wilberforce Winkworth was the son of Stephen D.

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Antique Late 18th Century Japanese Edo Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Lacquer

Ryusa Manju netsuke depicting a phénix
Ryusa Manju netsuke depicting a phénix

Ryusa Manju netsuke depicting a phénix

Located in PARIS, FR

Provenance: Collection of William “Billy” Wilberforce Winkworth. William “Billy” Wilberforce Winkworth was the son of Stephen D.

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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Edo Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Boxwood

Manju nestuke in hardwood carved with a cherry blossom and geometric pattern
Manju nestuke in hardwood carved with a cherry blossom and geometric pattern

Manju nestuke in hardwood carved with a cherry blossom and geometric pattern

Located in PARIS, FR

Provenance: Collection of William “Billy” Wilberforce Winkworth. William “Billy” Wilberforce Winkworth was the son of Stephen D.

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Antique Late 18th Century Japanese Edo Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Hardwood

Manj netsuke in red lacquer, carved and decorated with red and black lacquer
Manj netsuke in red lacquer, carved and decorated with red and black lacquer

Manj netsuke in red lacquer, carved and decorated with red and black lacquer

Located in PARIS, FR

Provenance: Collection of William “Billy” Wilberforce Winkworth. William “Billy” Wilberforce Winkworth was the son of Stephen D.

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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Edo Sculptures and Carvings

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Lacquer

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Period 19th Century Regency Plaster Bust of a Man by Samuel Joseph
Period 19th Century Regency Plaster Bust of a Man by Samuel Joseph

Period 19th Century Regency Plaster Bust of a Man by Samuel Joseph

Located in Essex, MA

Joseph Barry , best known for his monument to William Wilberforce in Westminster Abbey, studied under sculptor Peter Rouw the Younger, and at the Royal Academy schools.

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Antique Early 19th Century English Regency Busts

Materials

Plaster

Ghostly Portrait Drawing of Girl by George Richmond Ra, 19th Century
Ghostly Portrait Drawing of Girl by George Richmond Ra, 19th Century

Ghostly Portrait Drawing of Girl by George Richmond Ra, 19th Century

Located in Bristol, GB

Famous sitters include Charlotte Bronte, Charles Darwin, Elizabeth Fry, Edward VII, William Wilberforce, William Blake, Gilbert Scott and John Ruskin.

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Antique 19th Century Drawings

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Paper

Netsuke in carved boxwood in the form of a nō theatre mask of Hannya
Netsuke in carved boxwood in the form of a nō theatre mask of Hannya

Netsuke in carved boxwood in the form of a nō theatre mask of Hannya

Located in PARIS, FR

Provenance: Collection of William “Billy” Wilberforce Winkworth. William “Billy” Wilberforce Winkworth was the son of Stephen D.

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Antique Early 19th Century Japanese Edo Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Boxwood

Boxwood nestuke in the form of a kettle transforming into a raccoon dog
Boxwood nestuke in the form of a kettle transforming into a raccoon dog

Boxwood nestuke in the form of a kettle transforming into a raccoon dog

Located in PARIS, FR

Provenance: Collection of William “Billy” Wilberforce Winkworth. William “Billy” Wilberforce Winkworth was the son of Stephen D.

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Antique Late 18th Century Japanese Edo Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Antler, Boxwood

Portrait of Charles Grey, 2nd Earl Grey and British statesman and Prime Minister
Portrait of Charles Grey, 2nd Earl Grey and British statesman and Prime Minister

Portrait of Charles Grey, 2nd Earl Grey and British statesman and Prime Minister

Located in New York, NY

Throughout his career, Jackson painted portraits of numerous prominent figures, including King George IV, Sir Walter Scott, and William Wilberforce. He was recognized for his ability...

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Early 19th Century Portrait Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Portrait of Girl with White Dog - British Old Master Regency art oil pastel
Portrait of Girl with White Dog - British Old Master Regency art oil pastel

Portrait of Girl with White Dog - British Old Master Regency art oil pastel

Located in Hagley, England

In 1770, Russell painted Methodist minister, George Whitefield (engraved by James Watson) and the future philanthropist, William Wilberforce, then only eleven years old. In 1771, he ...

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18th Century Old Masters Portrait Paintings

Materials

Oil Pastel

Portrait of Mary Bushby with Dog - British Old Master Regency art painting
Portrait of Mary Bushby with Dog - British Old Master Regency art painting

Portrait of Mary Bushby with Dog - British Old Master Regency art painting

By John Russell

Located in Hagley, England

In 1770, Russell painted Methodist minister, George Whitefield (engraved by James Watson) and the future philanthropist, William Wilberforce, then only eleven years old. In 1771, he ...

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18th Century Old Masters Portrait Paintings

Materials

Pastel

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Gilt Bronze, Pearl and Enamel Singing Bird Box by Bontems, circa 1890

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By Bontems

Located in London, GB

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Fine 18th Century English Georgian Portrait of a Lady Seated in Parkland Estate

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Oil

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Art Deco Sofa by Munna Design Studio with Velvet Upholstery

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$15,439 / item

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By Munna Design Studio

Located in New York, NY

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Velvet

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Fossilised Skull of Prehistoric Marine Reptile the Mosasaur, 70Million Years Ago

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Located in Puglia, Puglia

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Materials

Bone

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18th Century Oil on Canvas Portrait, Major Alexander Brown in Military Uniform.

18th Century Oil on Canvas Portrait, Major Alexander Brown in Military Uniform.

By Sir David Wilkie

Located in Cotignac, FR

18th Century Military portrait of a young officer in Napoleonic period military dress. The painting is not signed but the subject is Major Alexander Brown. The work is oil on canvas ...

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My Lady of the Rose Portrait of Hilda, the Artist's Wife - British oil painting

My Lady of the Rose Portrait of Hilda, the Artist's Wife - British oil painting

Located in Hagley, England

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Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire

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Located in Riva del Garda, IT

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Edo Period Samurai Suit Of Armor

Edo Period Samurai Suit Of Armor

$188,500

H 51.25 in W 25.75 in D 22.63 in

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Located in New Orleans, LA

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Copper, Iron

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50 Million Year Old Fossil Crocodile Specimen (Green River Formation, Wyoming)

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By Green River Fossil Company

Located in Logan, UT

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Limestone

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Monumental 18th Century Aubusson Verdure Tapestry, France

Monumental 18th Century Aubusson Verdure Tapestry, France

By Aubusson Manufacture

Located in Miami, FL

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Portrait of a Lady - Large Antique English Georgian Early 19th Century Painting

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Located in Sevenoaks, GB

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By Baccarat

Located in London, GB

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Crystal, Ormolu

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Andromeda Monster Carracci Paint 17th Century Oil on canvas Old master Italy Art

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Located in Riva del Garda, IT

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Oil

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Portrait of Barbara Palmer 1st Duchess of Cleveland

Portrait of Barbara Palmer 1st Duchess of Cleveland

By Sir Peter Lely

Located in Taunton, GB

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17th Century Portrait Paintings

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Oil

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