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Period: 18th Century and Earlier
Amethyst Mineral Sculpture with High Crystal Peaks on Metal Stand
Located in London, GB
A stunning deep purple amethyst cluster with unusually high peaked crystals on metal stand. The polished frame shows mineral layers developing from the rough basalt, to the grey/blue...
Category
South American Antique 18th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects
Materials
Agate, Amethyst, Quartz
Antique Korean Buncheong Ceramic Vase with Incised Designs
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Korean ceramic bottle form jar of Buncheong ware circa 15-16th century Joseon Dynasty. The surface of the jar features a celadon glaze and an elaborate incised design of large flor...
Category
Korean Archaistic Antique 18th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Chinese Terracotta Tomb Figure East Han Dynasty
Located in Atlanta, GA
A small Chinese terracotta tomb figure (Ni Yong) from East Han dynasty (25-220 AD), likely from the area of nowadays Sichuan. It depicts a sitting male wit...
Category
Chinese Han Antique 18th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects
Materials
Terracotta
Pair of Late 18th Century Louis XVI Ormolu and White Marble Candelabra
Located in Worpswede / Bremen, DE
A fine pair of Louis XVI white marble and gilt bronze candelabra in the form of atheniennes. The rams-headed tripod has a snake entwined through the stem, the central ovoid form whit...
Category
French Louis XVI Antique 18th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects
Materials
Marble, Ormolu
Unusual Pair of Irish Cut Glass Decanters
Located in Steyning, West sussex
An unusual pair of Irish decanters with three cut rings, slice cut band, diamond cut panels and flute cut base.
Category
Irish Antique 18th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects
Materials
Cut Glass
$2,205 / set
18th Century Italian Angel Wing with Rutilated Quartz on an Aragonite Base
By Interi
Located in Dublin, Dalkey
18th century Italian gold leaf angel wing with rutilated quartz crystals on natural-forming aragonite crystal cluster. The hand-carved angel wing was once part of a heavenly, angelic depiction in a historic church in Italy.
The aragonite is from Morocco and is known for this particular type of crystalized formations. The mineral emulates a cloud which is compliments the 18th century Italian gilded angel wing. The rutile quartz crystals are adorned on the base and aspects of the wing and the gold of the rutile perfectly matches the original gilded 18th century Italian artifact...
Category
Italian Rococo Antique 18th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects
Materials
Quartz, Rock Crystal, Gold Leaf
18th Century French Louis XIV Carved Walnut Tall Case Clock with Rooster
Located in Dallas, TX
This elegant, antique long case clock was crafted in Lyon, France, circa 1780. The fruitwood grandfather clock built in two sections has beauti...
Category
French Louis XIV Antique 18th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects
Materials
Brass, Iron
Frosty Agatised Amethyst Cluster with Polished Exterior
Located in London, GB
A beautiful amethyst cluster with polished borders revealing multiple agatised
layers. The interior of this specimen has a wonderful frosty appearance with
purple amethyst, creamy ...
Category
Uruguayan Antique 18th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects
Materials
Agate, Amethyst, Quartz
Antique Irish Sterling Silver Candle Holders
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A magnificent, fine and impressive pair of antique Irish cast sterling silver candlesticks; an addition of our ornamental silverware collection.
These exceptional antique cast Iri...
Category
English Antique 18th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects
Materials
Silver
$13,712 / set
Large Pair of Antique Carved "Istria" Stone Vases
Located in Rome, IT
Oval shaped gadrooned Vasca with spreading socles.
Venetian School of Dalmatia, 1680-1720.
Category
Italian Antique 18th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects
Materials
Stone
$14,329 / item
Large Natural Cubed Pyrite Specimen
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
A large natural pyrite specimen originating from Peru, sourced from the ex private collection of a Scottish professor.
This mineral has a lustrous exterior that catches the light be...
Category
Peruvian Antique 18th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects
Materials
Natural Fiber
Hematite Mineral with Calcite From Hubei, China
Located in New York, NY
Hematite included Calcite from Fengjiashan Mine, Edong Mining District, Daye Co., Hubei Province, China.
Large cluster of sharp scalenohedral crystals of calcite with red hematite...
Category
Chinese Antique 18th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects
Materials
Other
$13,500 Sale Price
28% Off
Antique Chinese 17C Porcelain Ming/Transitional Dish Green Glaze Carved
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
A very nicely decorated plate with beautiful Green Glaze and a carved underglaze scene of flowers. Possibly Dated to the late Ming or transitional period. But could also be around 17...
Category
Chinese Ming Antique 18th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects
Materials
Porcelain
$1,758 Sale Price
20% Off
Antique Korean Ceramic Bowl with Carved Design Goryeo Dynasty
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Korean stoneware bowl from Goryeo dynasty circa 12th century. The conical form bowl with a small raised foot rim is covered in a celadon green glaze. ...
Category
Korean Archaistic Antique 18th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Beautiful Intense Brown Druze Amethyst Cluster with Green Jasper
Located in London, GB
A stunning intense brown amethyst druze formation with stalactites.
The mineral sculpture is embellished by multiple stalactite formations, and gives the sensation of movement due ...
Category
Uruguayan Antique 18th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects
Materials
Agate, Amethyst, Quartz
Antique Chinese Porcelain Figural Mandarin Rose Dish China Qianlong Period
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Sharing with you this very nice example of 18th century Mandarin ware. Dating to around 1740.
Absolutely top quality scene of the emperor and Falcon Hunt.
The pictures show a round d...
Category
Chinese Antique 18th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects
Materials
Porcelain
$6,260 Sale Price
20% Off
Antique Arita Japanese 19C Meiji Armorial plate with fine details ARMS OF POWEL
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Sharing with you this magnificent lovely plate from the late 19th century, with high quality painting.
It's an armorial dish with the arms of Powell.
The text says; Pro patria semper...
Category
Japanese Meiji Antique 18th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects
Materials
Porcelain
$964 Sale Price
20% Off
Beautiful 18th Century Italian Candelabra
Located in Stockbridge, GA
Beautiful 18th century Italian candelabra, painted and gilt. Probably a religious candelabra. Provenance: Italy.
Category
Italian Antique 18th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects
Materials
Wood
17th Century Italian Gold Leaf Fragment with Calcite Crystals in Matrix
By Interi
Located in Dublin, Dalkey
17th century Italian gold leaf fragment with calcite crystals in a rock matrix with gold leaf crystal quartz and mounted on a rock coral base.
This fragment was originally part of a...
Category
Italian Baroque Antique 18th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects
Materials
Rock Crystal, Quartz, Gold Leaf
English Lantern Clock for the Ottoman Empire, 1730
Located in Rijssen, NL
A fine 18th century English brass and iron lantern clock. Signature: William Kipling, London The clock consists of going and striking trains, as well as ...
Category
Central American Other Antique 18th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects
Materials
Brass, Iron
17th Century Flemish Carving of a Religious Figure
Located in Rochester, NY
Antique carving of a saint or martyr. 17th century Flemish hardwood carving. Wonderful wear and rich color.
Not signed. rare
Category
European Antique 18th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects
Materials
Hardwood
Antique Chinese Ceramic Tea Leaf Storage Jar Song-Yuan Dynasty
Located in Atlanta, GA
A stoneware pottery jar used for storage, made in southern China Fujian or Guangdong province since Song Dynasty for domestic use as well as export. They were widely exported to Japa...
Category
Chinese Archaistic Antique 18th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Clara, Porcelain Figure of a Rhinocerous, 18th Century Original Model, New
By Edouard Verschaffelt
Located in München, Bavaria
An inspiration for artists, musicians and poets since the 18th Century: the armored rhinoceros Clara remains the topic of conversation and at the center of attention.
Clara is an ice...
Category
German Antique 18th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects
Materials
Porcelain
Large Virgin and Child, Tyrol, 16th century
Located in PARIS, FR
Large wooden Madonna and Child, painted and carved in hollow at the back.
The theme of the Virgin and Child is the most represented in all Christian art, whereas the infancy of Jesus...
Category
German Renaissance Antique 18th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects
Materials
Wood, Pine
Pair of Cast Georgian Silver Candlesticks London 1742
Located in Tunbridge Wells, GB
Heading : Pair of Georgian silver candlesticks – Cast
Date : Hallmarked in London in 1742 – makers mark rubbed
Period : George II
...
Category
English George II Antique 18th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects
Materials
Sterling Silver
Antique Reticulated English Creamware Plate, Neoclassical Decoration Circa 1780
Located in Katonah, NY
This small, 18th-century English reticulated creamware plate is both elegant and beautifully crafted.
Made in England around 1780, the plate features a delicate border of openwork in...
Category
English Antique 18th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects
Materials
Creamware
Antique French Romanesque 11th Century Pair of St.Peter and St.Paul Limestone
Located in Doha, QA
An extremely rare pair of original 11th century French Romanesque limestone hand carved sculptures of Saint Peter and Saint Paul. Each figure is represented on a marble block, withou...
Category
French Gothic Antique 18th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects
Materials
Limestone
18th Century Painted Shrine
Located in Rio De Janeiro, BR
This exquisite 18th-century South American colonial shrine is a remarkable example of devotional art from the period, showcasing the fusion of European influence and local craftsmans...
Category
South American Other Antique 18th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects
Materials
Wood
Pair of Antique Chinese Porcelain Kamcheng Tureen China Bencharong, 18/19th C
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Great quality painting and color in the typical style of these pieces.
Additional information:
Material: Porcelain & Pottery
Region of Origin: China
Emperor: Qianlong (1735-1796)
Pe...
Category
Chinese Antique 18th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects
Materials
Porcelain
$3,055 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Korean Celadon Inlay Vase Goryeo Dynasty
Located in Atlanta, GA
On offer is an antique Korean ceramic vase from the end of Goryeo to the beginning of Joseon period (circa 14-15th). The vase features celadon crackled glaze with underglaze inlay design in black and white. The vase was a transitional piece made toward the end of Goryeo to the beginning of Joseon Yi dynasty...
Category
Korean Archaistic Antique 18th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Antique Ming Kosometsuke Chinese Porcelain Dish Literati Hongwu Marked
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
A chinese Tianqi period, 17th century dish, Jingdezhen Kilns.
Diameter: 17 CM
This porcelain dish is depicting motif of Coin 洪武通宝 Hong Wu Tong Bao (coin of Emperor Hongwu) and auspi...
Category
Chinese Ming Antique 18th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects
Materials
Porcelain
$4,053 Sale Price
20% Off
Sandstone Carving of Two Demons Riding on Elephants
Located in Kastrup, DK
500-600 year old sandstone carving. The sculpture is depicting 'Two demons riding on elephants'.
From Buddha pagoda / temple in Arakan, Burma, 1400-1500.
Untouched and in original condition with great patina. Mounted on light sandstone plinth...
Category
Burmese Other Antique 18th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects
Materials
Sandstone
Wood Carved Baroque Angel 18th Century
Located in Kiel, SH
Polychrome Angel Head with Gilded Wings 18th Century
Category
European Baroque Antique 18th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects
Materials
Wood, Paint
Hostiary. Bronze. 16th century.
Located in Madrid, ES
Hostiary. Bronze. 16th century.
A circular, tubular bronze box with a finial lid, to which a piece of tubing is attached, forming a press for the interior of the case. It features a...
Category
European Other Antique 18th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects
Materials
Bronze
England 1780 Georgian Battersea Enamel Baroque Decorated Box in Gilded Bronze
Located in Miami, FL
Late 18th century Georgian Battersea enamel box.
A beautiful antique English Battersea Bilston table snuff box, created in the district of Bat...
Category
English George III Antique 18th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects
Materials
Bronze, Enamel
$2,089 Sale Price
30% Off
Indo-Portuguese Brass-Mounted Hardwood and Indian Wood Marquetry Cabinet
Located in New York, NY
An Indo- Portuguese brass-mounted hardwood and Indian Wood marquetry cabinet, Goa. Gorgeously made with hand-cut hardwood and the finest quality of othe...
Category
Indian Anglo-Indian Antique 18th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects
Materials
Brass
Large Natural Black Tourmaline Mineral Specimen
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
A large natural black tourmaline mineral specimen originating from Zimbabwe.
While tourmaline may not shine as other bright as other minerals, it offers a distinctive look almost li...
Category
Zimbabwean Antique 18th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects
Materials
Natural Fiber
Set of 3 Antique Japanese Footed Bowls Porcelain Dish Japan, 18/19th Century
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
A very nicely decorated set footed dishes very unusual decoration.
Additional information:
Material: Porcelain & Pottery
Region of Origin: Japan
Period: 18th century, 19th century Q...
Category
Japanese Antique 18th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects
Materials
Porcelain
$638 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Fine Unusual Bronze Girandole Mantel Clock
Located in Norwood, NJ
Unusual late 18th century patinated and gilt bronze girandole form clock. Two removable arms with different branch and leaf form motif, thistle and rose stems. Crystal drops surrounding center fluted column. Clock with gilt dial set in rotating frame mount. Movement signed James Stoddart...
Category
English Regency Antique 18th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects
Materials
Crystal, Bronze
Chinese Ming Dynasty Sancai Glazed Pottery Architectural Model, 16th Century
Located in Austin, TX
An unusually large Chinese Ming Dynasty glazed pottery architectural model of a shrine or cabinet, Ming Dynasty (1368 - 1644), circa 16th century, China.
The shrine model crafted o...
Category
Chinese Ming Antique 18th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects
Materials
Pottery
Rare Unusual Mineral Formation of Grey Druze and White Quartz
Located in London, GB
An unusual mineral formation of organic appearance. This piece is composed of light grey to green druze, with beautiful multiple stalactite formatio...
Category
Uruguayan Antique 18th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects
Materials
Agate, Amethyst, Quartz
18th Century Wooden Phoenix Bird
Located in Kastrup, DK
Decorative 18th century wooden Phoenix bird with polychrome lacquer.
From Henan Province, China.
Untouched original condition.
Measures: Height bird 21...
Category
Chinese Qing Antique 18th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects
Materials
Wood
16th Century Southern Germany Wood Figure of Saint Roch
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Easily recognizable with his gesture of showing pest effect on his thigh this pilgrim saint is accompanied by an angel curing him. The quality of the wood is noteworthy.
Bibliography
Louis Réau, Iconographie de l’Art Chrétien...
Category
German Renaissance Antique 18th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects
Materials
Wood
18th Century French Glazed Porcelain Apothecary/Pharmacy Jar - 'EXT RIIABAR'
Located in North Miami, FL
Late 18th Century french glazed porcelain apothecary/pharmacy jar with lid - 'EXT RIIABAR'
By: Charles-Antoine Acloque
Material: ceramic, porcelain, paint, enamel
Technique: molded,...
Category
French French Provincial Antique 18th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects
Materials
Enamel
Rococo Giltwood Clock
Located in Greenwich, CT
Fine 18th century rococo carved and giltwood shelf clock, the crest with stork holding a bone in his beak pearched on a romantic castle ruin with carved...
Category
Austrian Rococo Antique 18th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects
Materials
Giltwood
$4,900
Kamakura Period Japanese Shinzu Sculpture
Located in Hudson, NY
Kamakura Period Japanese Shinzu sculpture. Shinzo is a representational figure of a god or spirit in the Shinto religion. This sculpture was carved fro...
Category
Japanese Antique 18th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects
Materials
Wood
Rare Chinese Porcelain Ming Period Wanli Kraak Lidded Jar Landscape, ca 1600
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Amazing Lidded Jar from the Ming period, kraak porcelain. Nicely potted and with beautiful Kintsugi restoration.
Ongoing scene of a typical Kraak landscape. The lid with a nice f...
Category
Chinese Antique 18th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects
Materials
Porcelain
$2,670 Sale Price
20% Off
Antique Chantilly French Porcelain Kakiemon Style Vase Birds in Garden, 18th Cen
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
A very nice and unusual 18C French Chantilly vase in Kakiemon style. Different kind of birds in a landscape. After Japanese porcelain example but from F...
Category
European Antique 18th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects
Materials
Porcelain
$953 Sale Price
20% Off
18th Century French Pewter Pitcher
Located in Dallas, TX
18th Century French Pewter Pitcher is an elaborately decorated example of fine craftsmanship in everyday items, using techniques that were passed down fr...
Category
French Rococo Antique 18th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects
Materials
Pewter
Antique Ming Period Ko Akae Chinese Porcelain Dish Kosometsuke Flowers Poem
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
One of the coolest pieces I have gotten in the last months. Great decoration with added green and red. This piece has the thing that intrigues me a lot. Green color added to baking f...
Category
Antique 18th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects
Materials
Porcelain
$8,066 Sale Price
20% Off
Italian Rococo Pierce Carved Giltwood Frame with Shell Decoration
Located in Milford, NH
A fine Rococo style pierce carved giltwood frame with shell decoration, probably Italian in origin, dating to the 17th/18th century, in very good condition, with minor gilt rubs, imp...
Category
Italian Rococo Antique 18th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects
Materials
Giltwood
18th C French Walnut Louis XV Longcase Clock from Meslay by Patou-Collin
Located in Southampton, NY
French walnut Louis XV longcase clock from Meslay by Patou-Collin, 18th C.
A lovely clean lined design with a single rounded door on the top opening to an elaborate gilt tin face molded surround with peacocks, swans and flowers with a central white clock face in roman numerals. Marked Patou-Collin, a Meslay. A long narrow lower door with a round glass window...
Category
French Louis XV Antique 18th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects
Materials
Walnut
18th Century Italian Fragment with Fossil Agate Coral and a Silver Leaf Shell
By Interi
Located in Dublin, Dalkey
Sculptural 18th century Italian candlestick top fragment with polished agate coral and a coordinating silver-leaf shell.
The hand-carved, 18th century silver candlestick top origin...
Category
Italian Rococo Antique 18th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects
Materials
Rock Crystal, Agate, Silver Leaf
$750 Sale Price
25% Off
Amethyst Brown Druzy Quartz Stalactite Cluster Green Celadonite and White Quartz
Located in London, GB
An exquisite brown druzy quartz stalactite cluster.
The lower half of the geode is preserved, with the upper part removed to reveal the rar...
Category
Uruguayan Antique 18th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects
Materials
Agate, Quartz
Elegant base in porfido Serpentino Antico
Located in Bruxelles, BE
Elegant fragment in porfido Serpentino Antico
19,5 x 18 x 12 cm
This beautiful fragment can be used as a base made of rare marble, ideal for displaying ancient or modern objects and...
Category
Italian Classical Roman Antique 18th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects
Materials
Marble
Malachite and Chrysocolla From Democratic Republic of the Congo
Located in New York, NY
Malachite and Chrysocolla from Kolwezi, Katanga, Democratic Republic of the Congo (Zaire).
Large polished free form botryoidal specim...
Category
Congolese Antique 18th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects
Materials
Other
$9,600 Sale Price
20% Off
17th Century Spanish Burled Walnut Vargueno or Collectors Cabinet
Located in Milford, NH
A fine example of a diminutive burled walnut vargueno, collector or valuables cabinet, with molded cornice and drop front, opening to a multi-drawer ...
Category
Spanish Moorish Antique 18th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects
Materials
Brass, Wrought Iron
Renaissance Marble Portrait - Northern Italy, 17th century
Located in Bruxelles, BE
Renaissance Marble Portrait
Northern Italy, 17th century, inspired by antiquity
Marble
36 x 13 cm (including the marble pedestal)
This Renaissance portrait head of a young man, sl...
Category
Italian Renaissance Antique 18th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects
Materials
Marble
$9,552 Sale Price
20% Off
Antique Wrought Iron Torchere from Italy, 18th Century
Located in Dallas, TX
This stately 18th century torchere from Italy has a pyramid shape at the top which has been hand-hammered and is removable (see photos). It holds...
Category
Italian Antique 18th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects
Materials
Wrought Iron
Pair of Burmese Sandstone Temple Guards
Located in Kastrup, DK
A rare pair of carved sandstone Burmese temple guards. Originates from paragode in Burma c. 15-17th century.
Handcarved with fine details. Each guard ...
Category
Burmese Other Antique 18th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects
Materials
Sandstone
$16,410 / set
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