About Historical Objectivity
Historical Objectivity was founded with the premise of curating Period Antiques, Fine Furnishings, Decorative Arts with an eclecticism in mind. We travel across the east coast of the United States sourcing out of Estates for fresh to market items. Venues include: Peachtree Battle Antiques & Interiors - Atlanta, GA Marburger Antique Show - Round Top, TX Antique Design Center - High Point, NC
Historical Objectivity
Established in 20121stDibs seller since 2022
Featured Pieces
Adolphe-Félix Cals (French, 1810–1880) "Une rue à Honfleur" C. 1870
Located in Atlanta, GA
Adolphe-Félix Cals (French, 1810–1880)
"Une rue à Honfleur", Circa 1865–1875
Oil on composition board, 4.125 x 7.25 inches; framed 8.25 x 11.75 inches.
French painter Adolphe-Félix ...
Category
Antique 19th Century French Art Nouveau Paintings
Materials
Composition
“40 Acres and a Mule” Satirical Folk Art Painting, American School, 19th C.
Located in Atlanta, GA
“40 Acres and a Mule” Satirical Folk Art Painting, American School, Late 19th Century
Oil on Canvas, laid to stiff board.
Measures: 22.875" w x 19.125" h
A compelling and historic...
Category
Antique 19th Century American Folk Art Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Giltwood, Paint
Pepe Mendoza, Mid-Century Modernist Brass & Malachite Fish Dish, Mexico, c. 1950
By Pepe Mendoza
Located in Atlanta, GA
A finely cast and vividly enameled brass dish in the form of a stylized fish by Mexican designer Pepe Mendoza (active mid-20th century). Measuring approximately 7 inches wide, the sc...
Category
Mid-20th Century Mexican Mid-Century Modern Ashtrays
Materials
Brass, Enamel
Antique Chinese Export Porcelain Monkey, Likely Qing Dynasty w/ Paperwork
Located in Atlanta, GA
Please note the paperwork in photographs. Previously sold by Morland House who claimed Chien Lung Period Circa 1780. We belive this is later.
Chinese Export Porcelain Figural Monke...
Category
Antique 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Ceramics
Materials
Porcelain
Pair of 19th Century Grand Tour Malachite-Inlaid Bronze Locket Frames, French
Located in Atlanta, GA
Each of these finely crafted Grand Tour–era oval locket frames is composed of patinated bronze and set with a band of inlaid malachite mosaic, framing a central glazed compartment fo...
Category
Antique 19th Century French Grand Tour Picture Frames
Materials
Malachite, Bronze
Zao Wou-Ki (Chinese-French, 1921–2013), "Untitled #12 (Agerup 120)" 1959
By Zao Wou-Ki
Located in Atlanta, GA
Zao Wou-Ki (Chinese-French, 1921–2013), *Untitled (Agerup 120)*, 1959, color etching and aquatint on Rives BFK paper, signed and dated in graphite at lower right, numbered 9/75 at lo...
Category
Mid-20th Century Chinese Expressionist Prints
Materials
Silver Leaf
19th C Carved Mahogany Relief of the Lion of Saint Mark Wheel of Saint Catherine
Located in Atlanta, GA
Carved Mahogany Relief of the Lion of Saint Mark with the Wheel of Saint Catherine
A finely carved and deeply modeled wooden relief, depicting the iconic Lion of Saint Mark in a str...
Category
Antique 19th Century British Renaissance Revival Animal Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Large Scale Italian Chinoiserie Decorated Tole Jardinière or Planter
Located in Atlanta, GA
A large-scale Italian tole jardinière, of oval form, featuring a hand-painted chinoiserie figural landscape on a rich emerald green ground. The continuous panoramic decoration, rende...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Chinoiserie Planters, Cachepots and Jardinières
Materials
Metal
19th C, Decopauge "The Allegory of Civilization" Magnificent & Important Work
Located in Atlanta, GA
“The Allegory of Civilization: A Historical Collage of Progress and Virtue”
This monumental and highly unusual large-scale decoupage tableau—measuring 44.25 inches wide by 35 inche...
Category
Antique 19th Century French High Victorian Decorative Art
Materials
Giltwood, Paper
Unidentified Young Officer, British School, c. 1750–1780
Located in Atlanta, GA
A bust-length oil portrait of a young man, likely dating to the mid‑18th century (circa 1750–1780), depicting a distinguished officer or gentleman. He wears a dark, richly braided co...
Category
Antique Mid-18th Century British Baroque Paintings
Materials
Giltwood, Paint
Set of Eight Chinese Export Reticulated Rose Medallion Plates, 19th Century #2
Located in Atlanta, GA
This is listing #2 of 2 available sets of 8.
A vibrant and meticulously hand-painted set of eight Chinese Export porcelain plates, dating to the mid-to-late 19th century, executed ...
Category
Antique 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Ceramics
Materials
Enamel
Set of Eight Chinese Export Reticulated Rose Medallion Plates, 19th Century
Located in Atlanta, GA
This is listing #1 of 2 available sets of 8.
A vibrant and meticulously hand-painted set of eight Chinese Export porcelain plates, dating to the mid-to-late 19th century, executed ...
Category
Antique 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Ceramics
Materials
Enamel
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