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18th Century Japanese Arita Imari porcelain vase. Circa 1780.
Located in Brighton, Sussex
A wonderfully impressive Japanese Arita Imari porcelain vase, depicting lake scenes, children playing, blossom trees and classical moti...
Category
Japanese Antique 18th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects
Materials
Porcelain, Hardwood
Powellite Mineral Crystal on Stilbite From India
Located in New York, NY
Powellite Crystal on Stilbite From Jalgaon, Maharashtra State, India.
Huge pyramidal crystal of translucent brown powellite with lustrous striated fac...
Category
Indian Antique 18th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects
Materials
Crystal, Rock Crystal
Set of 6 Antique Chinese Kangxi/Yongzheng SE Asian Market Dish Blue White Lotus
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
A very nicely decorated typical lotus flower plate for the SE Asian market. Top quality paintwork. 6 pieces
A dish with similar painted swirled lotus petals is pictured in "Harrison...
Category
Chinese Antique 18th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects
Materials
Porcelain
Silver and Shagreen Cutlery Etui, Travel Cutlery, Netherlands, 18th Century
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Silver and Shagreen Cutlery, Etui, and Travel Cutlery
Netherlands, 18th century
An exotic and luxurious 18th-century silver and green cutlery etui from the Netherlands is a remarka...
Category
Dutch Chinoiserie Antique 18th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects
Materials
Sterling Silver
18th Century French Provencal Terracotta Olive Oil Jar from Biot
Located in Dallas, TX
This large, antique earthenware olive oil jar was created in Biot, Provence, Southern France, circa 1760. Made of blond clay and neutral in color, the terracotta vase has a tradition...
Category
French Antique 18th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects
Materials
Earthenware, Terracotta
18th Century Models, Bozettis 4 Elements Limewood German, Franconia
Located in Epfach, DE
The four beautiful models, called Bozettis, portray the four elements fire, water, earth and air. They are of good quality and wonderfully fine carved with a love for details. For ex...
Category
German Antique 18th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects
Materials
Softwood
Italian early 18th century Baroque Period Giltwood Conch Shell
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An impressive and most attractive Italian early 18th century Baroque Period patinated Wood and Giltwood Conch Shell architectural element. This most decorative carved Giltwood Conch ...
Category
Italian Baroque Antique 18th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects
Materials
Wood, Giltwood
Artefact from the Maghreb Sculptured Torso Figure
Located in Scorton, GB
A human torso (lacking head) carved from a limestone [yet to be determined]; the enigmatic whole torso is strongly represented in an upright stance, arms purposefully rigid to each s...
Category
Malian Prehistoric Antique 18th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects
Materials
Stone
Flemish Carved Limestone Statue of a Seated Dog, 17th Century
Located in London, GB
17th Century Flemish Carved Limestone Statue of a Seated Dog.
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Category
Antique 18th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects
Materials
Limestone
17th Century Asian Hand-Carved Stone Temple Sculpture of a Female Divinity
Located in Yonkers, NY
A 17th century Asia hand-carved stone temple sculpture possibly from India, depicting a divinity. Featuring a strong patina revealing its age, this high-relief hand-carved stone scul...
Category
Asian Antique 18th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects
Materials
Stone
Rare Costa Rican Jade Axe God Guanacaste Nicoya Region A.D. 1-500
Located in Dallas, TX
Fine costa Rican Jade axe god with alligator head
Guanacaste-Nicoya region, circa A.D. 1-500
Material: Jade
Of celt form depicting the mythical part human, pa...
Category
Costa Rican Pre-Columbian Antique 18th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects
Materials
Jade
Purple Yellow Fluorite from Elmwood Mine, Carthage, Smith County, Tennessee
Located in New York, NY
Purple Yellow Fluorite from Elmwood Mine, Carthage, Smith County, Tennessee.
Transparent 3D cubic formation of bi colored purple fluorite with gem yellow core. Bright vibrant core w...
Category
American Antique 18th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects
Materials
Crystal, Other
Antique German porcelain group of Venus with Cupid by Meissen
Located in London, GB
Antique German porcelain group of Venus with Cupid by Meissen
German, c. 1750
Height 20.5cm, width 11cm, depth 12cm
This charming Meissen porce...
Category
German Rococo Antique 18th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects
Materials
Porcelain
18th century Chinese hard wood coffer chest
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Rare 18th century perhaps earlier hard wood coffer, circa 1790.
Presented in original un-restored condition. Original handles and metal work to outer edges.
Lid opens on ringed ha...
Category
Chinese Qing Antique 18th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects
Materials
Hardwood
Vietnamese Celadon Lotus Vessel, Ly or Tran Dynasty, 13th/14th Century, Vietnam
Located in Austin, TX
An unusually large Vietnamese celadon glazed stoneware bowl with carved lotus petal design, Ly or Tran Dynasty, 13th - 14th century, Vietnam.
The large bowl or offering vessel of generous proportions, rising on a short, unglazed foot ring, revealing the reddish buff stoneware body. The globular body elegantly tapered. The lower section deeply carved with a traditional stylized lotus petal design, a band of incised lines above. The upper section of the vessel ribbed, and carved with long, elegant lotus petals that taper upwards, terminating in rounded ends. Another band of incised lines circumscribe the mouth.
The vessel glazed in a wonderful olive celadon glaze. The glaze stopping neatly at the mouth rim. The transparent celadon glaze thinning slightly along the raised sections, and pooling in the recesses, adding additional depth and texture. The celadon with wonderful yellow undertones, giving an overall olive hue.
Reference: For four similar, but smaller examples, all dated 13th-14th century, see Stevenson & Guy, "Vietnamese Ceramics...
Category
Vietnamese Antique 18th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects
Materials
Stoneware
COSTA Rica Jade Avian Axe God Celt Pendant Pre Columbian, 500 Ad-1500 Ad
Located in Dallas, TX
Fine Costa Rican Jade Axe God, Guanacaste-Nicoya region, circa. A.D. 1-1500. Of a celt form depicting the mythical part human- part avian bird figure, with cir...
Category
Costa Rican Pre-Columbian Antique 18th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects
Materials
Jade
Louis XVI carved and gilded barometer
Located in Charlottesville, VA
A lovely French Louis XVI carved and gilded barometer, c. 1785.
Category
French Louis XVI Antique 18th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects
Materials
Wood
Prehistoric Artefact Palaeolithic Acheulean Surmounted Hand Axe
Located in Scorton, GB
Palaeolithic Acheulean hand axe measuring thirty centimetres in stand overall. With an accomplished working form, executed by the hands of Homo Ergaster ancestor, contemporaneous to European Homo erectus. Now set into a bespoke bronze cradle mount enabling removal and study of this pristine prehistoric axe...
Category
Algerian Prehistoric Antique 18th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects
Materials
Stone
18th Century Italian Bronze Altar Candle Holder - Antique Single Stick
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An antique Italian religious symbolism Altar candle holder made of hand crafted bronze, in good condition. The tall detailed crafted church candle holder is supported by a triangle b...
Category
Italian Antique 18th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects
Materials
Metal, Bronze
Set of Three 14th or 15th Century Ceramic Fertility Figures from Thailand
Located in Yonkers, NY
A set of three Thai ceramic fertility figures from the 14th or 15th century. Created in Thailand during the 14th or 15th century, this set of petite ...
Category
Thai Antique 18th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Rare Chinese Porcelain Ming Period Kosometsuke Plates Boat & Fisher, ca1600-1660
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Porcelain dish with underglaze blue lake scene. Visible is a figure in a boat who seems to be a fisherman but is also playing the flute. Another figure is sitting in pagode which is ...
Category
Chinese Ming Antique 18th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects
Materials
Porcelain
Pair of 18th Century Giltwood Pique Cierge
Located in Atlanta, GA
An outstanding and grand scale pair of mid-18th century Spanish pique cierge - Altar Sticks in stunning giltwood. Wonderful gold content - near pure. Stun...
Category
Spanish Antique 18th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects
Materials
Giltwood
Antique Japanese Edo Porcelain Kakiemon Shallow Dish Flowers, 18th/19th Century
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
This amazing Japanese porcelain dish. Painted in underglaze blue as well as with polychrome enamels. This is most probably part of the Kakiemon family. Central a flower basket with p...
Category
Japanese Antique 18th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects
Materials
Porcelain
Original 18th Century Roman Marble Lion Bath
Located in Madrid, ES
Original 18th Century Roman Marble Lion Bath
It has the Lions head to the front, rings either side,with a beautifully veined patina
These ...
Category
Italian Baroque Antique 18th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects
Materials
Marble
17th Century Wooden Maritime Carving from Amsterdam
Located in Dallas, TX
Dating to the 1600s, this wooden maritime carving from Amsterdam features a pair of asymmetrical dolphins with foliate tails. Interestingly, both dolphins have been carved in the vei...
Category
Dutch Antique 18th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects
Materials
Wood
Large Marble Mortar 17th Century with Lid and Stylised Embossed Elements
Located in Bonita Springs, FL
A large and unique stone mortar from the 17th century with beautiful embossed elements and lid.. This piece has a great patina and character. It looks impressive set in a coffee tabl...
Category
Italian Baroque Antique 18th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects
Materials
Marble
Rhodochrosite Stalactites From Argentina
Located in New York, NY
These unique rhodochrosite stalactites from Argentina are a rare find. Formed from precipitation off of manganese-rich rocks inside the tunnels of Argentinian silver...
Category
Argentine Antique 18th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects
Materials
Crystal
Top Quality Edo Period Japanese Porcelain Plate Antique ko-Kutani, ca 1660-80
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
A very nice Ko-Kutani Plate.
Additional information:
Material: Porcelain & Pottery
Region of Origin: Japan
Period: 17th century
Age: Pre-1800
Condition: Overall Condition Very good,...
Category
Japanese Antique 18th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects
Materials
Porcelain
Fluorite on Quartz var. Amethyst from Tekhdi, Madhya Pradesh, India
Located in New York, NY
Fluorite (rare botryoidal form) on Quartz var. Amethyst from Tekhdi, Madhya Pradesh, India.
Large cluster of translucent yellow-brown fluorite botryoidal crystals. The fluorite inte...
Category
Indian Antique 18th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects
Materials
Quartz, Other
Stone Head Sculpture, United Kingdom, XVIIth Century
Located in MARSEILLE, FR
Sculpted stone head on a modern base, of a mustachioed man
According to the 1983 sales certificate, it would be a 17th century sculpture, even before, of United Kingdom or Ireland o...
Category
British Medieval Antique 18th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects
Materials
Stone
36CM Antique 17/18th c Kraak Style Blue White Dutch Delftware Earthenware Cha.
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Earthenware dish with a flat rim. Decorated in different shades of blue on a white tin glaze. Central scene of a grasshopper on a rock. These kind of dishes were made after Chinese K...
Category
Dutch Ming Antique 18th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects
Materials
Porcelain
Opalised Iridescent Ammonite Fossil
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
A complete prehistoric Cleoniceras opalised iridescent ammonite fossil, originating from Madagascar, presented on an exclusive muse...
Category
Malagasy Antique 18th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects
Materials
Shell
17th Century French Bronze Candlestick
Located in Boven Leeuwen, NL
Very sweet little French bronze candlestick dating from the 17th century.
Measures: 15.5 cm high 8 x 8 cm base. Free shipping.
Category
French Baroque Antique 18th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects
Materials
Bronze
18th century Swedish turret clock face and movement Rosendal palace
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Here we offer you the chance to own a unique piece of history circa 1787.
Here is a turret clock face and most of the movement reclaimed from rosendal palace in sweden.
'rosendal p...
Category
Swedish Baroque Revival Antique 18th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects
Materials
Iron, Lead
Spanish Colonial Era 18th/19th Century Inlaid Cedar Wooden Chest Box Trunk
Located in Forney, TX
A charming scarce Spanish Colonial era parquetry inlaid cedar legged storage chest (large table box / small trunk) with nicely aged warm rich dark patina. circa 1790
Rustic handmade...
Category
Spanish Colonial Antique 18th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects
Materials
Iron
pair of Japanese 18th century Red and Black Lacquer boxes
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A most decorative pair of Japanese 18th century Red and Black Lacquer boxes. Each most charming rectangular box displays wonderfully detailed hand painted floral and foliate black La...
Category
Japanese Antique 18th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects
Materials
Lacquer
Large Museum Quality 1700s Dutch Demijohn Bottle
Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID
Beautiful Dutch Demijohn. Hand blown bottle; with naval battle scene. Portrait of dutch admiral martin tromp, "The bravest and most skillful enemy t...
Category
Antique 18th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects
Materials
Blown Glass
Louis XVI Style Marble and Bronze Clock Garniture
Located in Essex, MA
The clock with laurel wreath and torch finial over a clock set in a rectangular case, bronze feet. Together with a pair of two light candelabra.
Category
French Louis XVI Antique 18th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects
Materials
Marble, Bronze
18th Century Wood Carving
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
18th century continental baroque style poly chrome decorated wood carving.
Category
European Baroque Antique 18th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects
Materials
Wood, Paint
Gustavian Alpine Scandinavian Pewter Wine Can Flask Metalwork Decanter Flagon
Located in Hyattsville, MD
Very evocative piece of decor, a real old world relic of nobility and or wealth. Noted as a Swiss Swirl Wine Can by last collector owner, but could also be Austrian or German made. V...
Category
Swiss Gustavian Antique 18th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects
Materials
Pewter
Imari Porcelain Temple Jar
Located in London, GB
Japanese Imari porcelain temple jar from circa 18th Century, with temple decoration and unusual lattice decoration on the rim.
Category
Japanese Antique 18th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects
Materials
Porcelain
Pair of 18th Century French Silvered Bronze Candlesticks, Grape Cluster Design
Located in Dallas, TX
Cast in France during the 1700s, this pair of silvered bronze candlesticks has been delicately chased with grape cluster designs. The highly sinuous candlesticks feature several knops, all adorned with a variety of grape motifs. Additional elements include two rings of beading on the circular bases, roundels, beaded niches, foliage, and fluting. The quality 18th century French candlesticks...
Category
French Antique 18th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects
Materials
Metal, Bronze
18th to 19th Century Lidded Oak Low Stool with Interior Storage
Located in San Francisco, CA
18th to 19th century lidded oak low stool with interior storage
Measures: 22" wide x 8.5" deep x 15" high
The interior measures 17.5" wide x 6.5" d...
Category
American American Colonial Antique 18th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects
Materials
Oak
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
Japanese Haniwa Terracotta Head of a Warrior
Located in Hudson, NY
Japanese Haniwa terracotta head of a warrior, Haniwa figures are Japanese terracotta funerary figures that accompanied the dead buried in early Japan, ...
Category
Japanese Antique 18th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects
Materials
Terracotta
Natural Chrysocolla Malachite Specimen
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
A large scale natural chrysocolla malachite specimen originating from Congo. A rare find, some of the world’s finest malachite comes from Congo. This exceptional mineral has an irregular form that has been moulded by nature over thousands of years. Showcasing a vibrant combination of vivid blues (chrysocolla) and rich greens (malachite), this specimen is a striking sculptural piece for an interior or collector’s cabinet, mounted on a bespoke steel stand for display.
First discovered over 4000 years ago, malachite has been adored for its colour and beauty since ancient times. While a popular item for jewels and amulets, the mineral was often ground down and the pigment used as a luscious green paint for architecture or even a vivid green eyeshadow! Chrysocolla is frequently intergrown with other minerals such as quartz and malachite like...
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects
Materials
Malachite, Steel
Bernard De Bailliu "Pitti Palace, Venus Room", Engraved, 17th Century
Located in Beuzevillette, FR
Nice pair of large engravings by Bernard Bailliu is a representation of the work done by Peter of Cortona on the ceiling of the Venus Room in the Pitti Palace...
Category
French Louis XIV Antique 18th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects
Materials
Paper
Large Renaissance Frame, Florence, 16th Century
Located in Greding, DE
A magnificent rectangular frame from Florence, crafted in the 16th century. The frame is richly adorned with carved friezes in the form of scales and pearls, as well as winged cherub...
Category
Italian Renaissance Antique 18th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects
Materials
Wood
18th Century Carved Wooden Angel
Located in Houston, TX
Carved wooden angel from Private Chapel in Provence. Wonderful detail in Angel's hair and draped dress. Figure is mounted on an iron stand.
Category
French Folk Art Antique 18th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects
Materials
Iron
Italian Early 18th Century Giltwood Torchère or Floor Lamp, 1720
Located in Rome, IT
A fine Italian early 18th century giltwood torchère on triform base carved on the front side, with seven scrolled gilt-metal candle arms.
Measures: 215 x 45 cm.
Category
Italian Baroque Antique 18th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects
Materials
Giltwood
18th Century English Faceted & Gilt Blown Glass Perfume Bottle
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
18th century faceted & gilt blown glass perfume bottle; England. Lacks stopper/cork. 5 1/2" x 1 1/4".
Whitehall Antiques is a family business that has been a major source for the se...
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English Antique 18th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects
Materials
Blown Glass
Late 18th Century English Faience Planter
Located in Incline Village, NV
Fine quality English late 18th century faience planter or pot, with accompanying small porcelain stand. The hand painted image depicts a young couple handsomely dressed in bright col...
Category
English Georgian Antique 18th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects
Materials
Faience, Paint
Antique Chelsea Derby Porcelain Plate England Ca. 1775 18th Century Hand-Painted
Located in Katonah, NY
This Chelsea-Derby dish, made in England around 1775, is hand-painted with beautiful flower designs.
The center features purple roses and an orange tulip, accented by small yellow fl...
Category
English Rococo Antique 18th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects
Materials
Porcelain
Spanish Colonial Carved and Painted Angel Candleholders, Late 18th Century
Located in San Francisco, CA
Spanish colonial pair of wonderfully carved, painted and giltwood angel candleholders. Late 18th century.
Category
Antique 18th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects
Materials
Wood
A Fine Pair Of Emerald Green Taper Decanters
Located in Steyning, West sussex
A fine pair of emerald green taper form decanters with faceted stopper.
Category
English Antique 18th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects
Materials
Cut Glass
Late 18th Century English Faience Planter
Located in Incline Village, NV
Fine quality English late 18th century faience planter or pot, with accompanying small porcelain stand. The hand painted image depicts a young couple handsomely dressed in bright col...
Category
English Georgian Antique 18th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects
Materials
Faience
Paperweight. A Petrified piece of wood polished on one side.
Located in Stockholm, SE
This stunning paperweight is a piece of genuine petrified wood, expertly polished on one side to reveal its extraordinary natural beauty. The polished surface displays a vibrant arra...
Category
Unknown Antique 18th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects
Materials
Petrified Wood
Collection of 10 Natural Mineral Specimens
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
A varied and fascinating collection of 10 natural mineral specimens, ex. private British collection.
Each presented on an exclusive small painted display plinths, this group contain...
Category
Mexican Antique 18th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects
Materials
Natural Fiber
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