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Antique Portrait of Bryan Edwards with Title Leaf, British West Indies, 1818
Antique Portrait of Bryan Edwards with Title Leaf, British West Indies, 1818

Antique Portrait of Bryan Edwards with Title Leaf, British West Indies, 1818

Located in Langweer, NL

Edwards was also a prominent defender of the West Indian plantation system and opposed William Wilberforce and other campaigners seeking the abolition of the transatlantic slave trade.

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Antique 1810s British Prints

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Paper

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

Set of Four Antique Maps of Caribbean Islands by Bryan Edwards, 1818
Set of Four Antique Maps of Caribbean Islands by Bryan Edwards, 1818

Set of Four Antique Maps of Caribbean Islands by Bryan Edwards, 1818

Located in Langweer, NL

He was also an outspoken defender of the West Indian plantation system and opponent of the abolitionist campaign led by William Wilberforce, giving these maps an important historical...

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Antique 1810s British Prints

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Paper

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

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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

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

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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

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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

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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

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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

Materials

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

Materials

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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By George Romney

Located in Miami, FL

DESCRIPTION: Perhaps the best Romney in private hands. If Vogue Magazine existed in the late 18th century, this image of Lady Caroline Price would be on one of its covers. The e...

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Two Antique Silver and Gold-Damascened Holster Pistols
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Two Antique Silver and Gold-Damascened Holster Pistols

$16,559 / set

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Located in London, GB

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Materials

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Mid-Victorian Moorish wrought & cast iron pergola or decorative garden structure
Mid-Victorian Moorish wrought & cast iron pergola or decorative garden structure

Mid-Victorian Moorish wrought & cast iron pergola or decorative garden structure

Located in London, GB

A monumental Moorish mid-Victorian wrought iron Pergola or Decorative Garden Structure, a unique masterpiece in High Victorian Ironwork design. Our research confirms it is French, da...

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Antique Late 19th Century European Moorish Architectural Elements

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Wrought Iron

La Carmencita by John Singer Sargent
La Carmencita by John Singer Sargent

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By John Singer Sargent

Located in New Orleans, LA

John Singer Sargent 1856-1925 American Stamped by artist's estate (en verso) Oil on canvas John Singer Sargent, widely regarded as one of history's most distinguished portraitists...

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19th Century Academic Portrait Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

Exceptional Mahogany and Ormolu-Mounted Bibliotheque
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Exceptional Mahogany and Ormolu-Mounted Bibliotheque

$1,241,962

H 118.9 in W 157.49 in D 30.32 in

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Located in London, GB

The overhanging foliate cornice above a frieze with reliefs of female and male figures surmounted by ribbon ties and flanked by foliage and laurel leaves, above two pairs of glazed d...

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Antique 19th Century French Neoclassical Cabinets

Materials

Ormolu

Monumental Pair of Louis XV Style Ormolu and Crystal Girandoles by Baccarat
Monumental Pair of Louis XV Style Ormolu and Crystal Girandoles by Baccarat

Monumental Pair of Louis XV Style Ormolu and Crystal Girandoles by Baccarat

By Baccarat

Located in London, GB

A magnificent pair of Louis XV style Ormolu and crystal girandoles Probably by Baccarat Constructed from finely cast and chased ormolu, the imposing floor candelabra—almost 2-me...

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Antique 19th Century French Louis XV Floor Lamps

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Crystal, Ormolu

A Magnificent Pair of French Royal Paintings "Aurora and Diana" "Night and Day"
A Magnificent Pair of French Royal Paintings "Aurora and Diana" "Night and Day"

A Magnificent Pair of French Royal Paintings "Aurora and Diana" "Night and Day"

Located in Queens, NY

Jacques-Francois Delyen (1684-1761), Court Painter of King Louis XV. A Magnificent Pair of Palatial "French Royal" Allegorical Paintings "Aurora and Diana" "Night and Day" A truly ...

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18th Century Portrait Paintings

Materials

Oil

Meissen Porcelain Dinnerware Service for 12 People
Meissen Porcelain Dinnerware Service for 12 People

Meissen Porcelain Dinnerware Service for 12 People

$98,000 / set

H 10 in W 9.5 in D 15 in

Meissen Porcelain Dinnerware Service for 12 People

By Meissen Porcelain

Located in Tarry Town, NY

Beautiful German Meissen dinnerware service for twelve people with serving pieces. The dinnerware service is in great condition. Just exquisite & very rare to find a complete service...

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Vintage 1960s German Rococo Dinner Plates

Materials

Gold

A 200 Plus Set of 19 Century Imperial Russian Silver Flatware by Andrei Bragin
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A 200 Plus Set of 19 Century Imperial Russian Silver Flatware by Andrei Bragin

By Andrei Bragin

Located in Vancouver, British Columbia

An exceptional and extremely rare set of a combination of silver and vermeil (gilded silver) flatware designed and crafted in St Petersburg Russia by Andrei Stepanovich Bragin d...

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Antique Mid-19th Century Russian Other Sterling Silver

Materials

Silver, Vermeil

Rare Moses Michelangelo Guggenheim & Pauly Cie Et Venice Antique Carved Armoire
Rare Moses Michelangelo Guggenheim & Pauly Cie Et Venice Antique Carved Armoire

Rare Moses Michelangelo Guggenheim & Pauly Cie Et Venice Antique Carved Armoire

By Pauly et Cie, Guggenheim Museum

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

We are delighted to offer for sale this very rare one of a kind Pauly CIE Et stamped hand carved walnut armoire made by the genius that was Moses Michelangelo Guggenheim 1837-1910 W...

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Antique 19th Century Italian Victorian Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Walnut

Fabergé Silver Flatware Service
Fabergé Silver Flatware Service

Fabergé Silver Flatware Service

$198,500 / set

H 10 in W 22.5 in D 12 in

Fabergé Silver Flatware Service

By Fabergé

Located in New Orleans, LA

This exceptional 77-piece complete service by Fabergé is a rare treasure from the world-renowned firm. Enclosed in its original oak chest, the exquisite service remains complete and ...

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Antique 19th Century Russian Tableware

Materials

Silver

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Allegory of Abundance

Located in New York, NY

Painted in collaboration with Hendrick van Balen (Antwerp, 1575 – 1632). Provenance: Private Collection, Uruguay, since the 1930s. The eldest son of Jan Breughel the Elder, Jan the...

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17th Century Old Masters Paintings

Materials

Copper

Antique Meissen 68-Piece Floral Dinner Service
Antique Meissen 68-Piece Floral Dinner Service

Antique Meissen 68-Piece Floral Dinner Service

$48,309 / set

H 2.37 in W 20.67 in D 14.77 in

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By Meissen Porcelain

Located in London, GB

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Rare Tiffany Sterling Silver Soup Tureen in Historic Chrysanthemum Pattern
Rare Tiffany Sterling Silver Soup Tureen in Historic Chrysanthemum Pattern

Rare Tiffany Sterling Silver Soup Tureen in Historic Chrysanthemum Pattern

$28,600Sale Price|20% Off

H 12 in W 18 in D 11.13 in

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By Tiffany & Co.

Located in New York, NY

Rare Chrysanthemum sterling silver soup tureen. Made by Tiffany & Co. in New York. Lobed and oval bowl with scalloped and turned down scalloped rim. Bracket end handles and four spla...

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Sterling Silver

Minton for Tiffany Complete Dinner Service for 12 Caramel, White & Raised Gold
Minton for Tiffany Complete Dinner Service for 12 Caramel, White & Raised Gold

Minton for Tiffany Complete Dinner Service for 12 Caramel, White & Raised Gold

By Minton

Located in Great Barrington, MA

As we approach the holiday season, this complete Minton for Tiffany dinner service for 12 will work with many decorating themes to dress up any event. The warm butterscotch border fr...

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Mid-20th Century English Neoclassical Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Art Nouveau paneling in Walnut with a wood Fireplace with Ceramic
Art Nouveau paneling in Walnut with a wood Fireplace with Ceramic

Art Nouveau paneling in Walnut with a wood Fireplace with Ceramic

Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR

This exceptional Art Nouveau style pine and burr paneled room is beautifully carved and decorated with blue-green ceramics. Panels with elegant curved and sober lines are covering th...

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20th Century French Art Nouveau Panelling

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Ceramic, Wood, Walnut

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