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Period: 18th Century and Earlier
Whieldon Creamware Tortoiseshell Plate 18th Century England, Circa 1765
Located in Katonah, NY
This is a mid-18th-century creamware dish with exquisite tortoiseshell decoration.
Made in England circa 1765, the plate is decorated in brown, green, and gold hues.
The tortoiseshell decoration, also known as Whieldon ware...
Category
English Antique 18th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects
Materials
Creamware
Large Georgian Mahogany Tea Caddy
Located in Bedfordshire, GB
A good quality Georgian 18th century mahogany rectangular tea caddy having replacement brass axe drop handle to hinged lid enclosing cavity with attractive inlaid decoration throughout.
Tea was of course a very precious commodity throughout the 18th and 19th centuries and the purpose of a tea caddy was not just to preserve the and extend the life of the precious tea leaves...
Category
English Georgian Antique 18th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects
Materials
Mahogany
A Pair of 18th Century Italian painted and Gilt Wooden Candlesticks
Located in Bishop's Stortford, GB
A Pair of 18th Century Italian painted and Gilt Wooden Candlesticks, Candle Holders CIRCA 1750'S, Set upon Lion Paw Tri Feet with ornate carvings and decorated stems these beautfully...
Category
Italian George III Antique 18th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects
Materials
Giltwood
$728 Sale Price / set
46% Off
Giant Muonionalusta Meteorite '86 lbs' on Custom Metal Stand
Located in New York, NY
Truly a museum quality piece, this giant meteorite is a completely solid, natural Muonionalusta Meteorite sliced & polished which boasts its be...
Category
Scandinavian Antique 18th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects
Materials
Other
Memento Mori Late 17th Century Faux White Marble Child Skull Figure Sculpture
Located in Brescia, IT
This engaging sculpture of Memento Mori dated Late 17th Century, is part of a production of small terracotta figures for private use, which Giuseppe Maria Mazza, created throughout h...
Category
Italian Baroque Antique 18th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects
Materials
Terracotta, Giltwood
Ancient Spirals: Fossilized Ammonite Pair on Modern Display 7"H
Located in New York, NY
Pair of Fossilized Ammonite Slices on Custom Metal Bases. This stunning pair of fossilized ammonite slices showcases the intricate and mesmerizing patterns of these ancient marine mo...
Category
Antique 18th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects
Materials
Stone, Metal
17th century quality oak bible box
Located in Ipswich, GB
17th century quality oak bible box having a quality oak bible box with original carved decoration to the front with an iron lock plate working key and lock, lift up top opening to re...
Category
Antique 18th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects
Materials
Oak
Genuine Natural Large Carcharodontosaurus Dinosaur Tooth
Located in New York, NY
Carcharodontosaurus (Dinosaur) tooth in a glass display box From Tegana Formation, North Africa.
Cretaceous Age 65 million years
Carcharodontosaurus is one of the longest and heavi...
Category
Antique 18th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects
Materials
Other
17th Century William and Mary Period Kingwood Strong Box / Coffre Fort on George
Located in Benington, Herts
An Exceptional 17th Century William and Mary Period Kingwood Strong Box or Coffre Fort of Excellent Colour and Patina on George I Period Walnut Stand
England circa 1690 -1710
Thi...
Category
English William and Mary Antique 18th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects
Materials
Kingwood, Walnut
Ancient Classical Style Antique Iridescent Glass Bottle
Located in New York, NY
Lucite base holder, Measures. 3.4" x 4.2" x 1.8"L.
Category
Unknown Classical Roman Antique 18th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects
Materials
Blown Glass
Large Chondrite Meteorite with Regmaglypts
Located in London, GB
NWA 12759
Stone, Chondrite - L5
18.3 KG
“This specimen of the NWA 12759 L5 chondrite has a smooth posterior fusion crust where meteoritic melt pooled as the rock descended through the atmosphere and was heated by friction with molecules of air. The meteorite is from the L-chondrite asteroid that was destroyed by an energetic collision 470 million years ago.”
Dr Alan E. Rubin, PhD Department of Earth, Planetary, and Space Sciences, UCLA
Detached from its parent body by a mighty impact, this large, oriented meteorite travelled over a hundred million miles through space before falling to Earth in the North African desert. Beautiful regmaglypts radiate from the apex of its cone shaped nose. These elongated dimples formed when streaks of superheated molten rock streamed off the meteor’s surface as it blazed through the atmosphere. The entire piece is coated in a glossy, umber-coloured fusion crust and close examination reveals remnants of encrusted, orange dirt.
Whilst most meteors tumble as they travel through the Earth’s atmosphere, oriented meteorites...
Category
Moroccan Antique 18th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects
Materials
Stone
Half Polished Amethyst Geode with Agate Border and Calcite Formation
Located in London, GB
A half polished geode with a thick agatised border. The inside covered by deep purple amethyst crystals and 2 beautiful calcite formations at the centre, one of them covered with a b...
Category
Uruguayan Antique 18th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects
Materials
Agate, Amethyst, Quartz
Large Imperial Black Porphyry specimen
Located in Bruxelles, BE
Rare and Large Imperial Black Porphyry architectural fragment
partially polished,
23,5 x 15 x 12 cm
Porfido Nero is a rare Black Variety of Imperial Porphyry from Gebel Dokhan (th...
Category
Italian Classical Roman Antique 18th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects
Materials
Porphyry
Antique French Louis XVI 18th Century Gold Gilded Picture Frame
Located in Doha, QA
Magnificent 18th century French hand carved and gold gilded frame. An incredible detailed work. The frame looks Royal and luxurious. Dimensions of the interior painting size to fit a...
Category
French Baroque Antique 18th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects
Materials
Gold
Fine Antique Georgian Papier Mache Snuff Box
Located in Newark, England
Featuring multiple Landscape Scenes
From our Collectables collection, we are delighted to introduce this Antique Papier Mache Snuff Box...
Category
British George III Antique 18th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects
Materials
Steel
400-500 Old Burmese Sandstone Elephant Sculpture
Located in Kastrup, DK
400-500 old Burmese sandstone elephant with beautifully detailed carvings.
Very decorative with natural patina. Forehead with older repair
From pagoda / te...
Category
Burmese Other Antique 18th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects
Materials
Sandstone
Rare Scottish George III Corporation Treasury Box
Located in Greenwich, CT
Rare Scottish George III corporation treasury box, dated 1772, of caddy form, the lid with cove molded edge, the front with polychrome decoration commemorating the Edinburgh Corporat...
Category
Scottish George III Antique 18th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects
Materials
Wood
Antique Japanese Arita Kakiemon Style Unusual Shaped Bowl Flowers
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Very happy with this new arrival.
Arita/Kakiemon bowl of unusual shape and design. Besides the very nice floral decoration there is superior overglaze blue
Early 18th century.
Add...
Category
Japanese Antique 18th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects
Materials
Porcelain
Antique Gothic Carved Limestone Model of a Madonna or Venus
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine antique limestone carving.
Modeled as a Madonna.
With her head slightly tilted, holding an orb in one hand, and with her other hand resting on her breast.
By repute ...
Category
Unknown Gothic Antique 18th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects
Materials
Limestone
Natural Genuine Large Spinosaurus Dinosaur Tooth from Egypt- 334.4 grams
Located in New York, NY
This huge, Museum-quality Spinosaur tooth is completely in tact with no repairs. This incredible specimen includes a display box for preservation and display purposes. Spinosaurus (m...
Category
Egyptian Antique 18th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects
Materials
Bone
$5,100 Sale Price
25% Off
Cross Section of Exceptional Lunar Meteorite
Located in London, GB
“This 149-gram slice of the Gadamis 004 lunar meteorite contains a wide variety of sizes of light-colored angular anorthositic clasts. These silicate c...
Category
Libyan Antique 18th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects
Materials
Stone
Italian 18th Century Carved Giltwood Neo Classical Style bird Ornament
Located in Buisson, FR
Beautiful handcarved giltwood bird ornament.
Made out of wood with later chalk restorations.
Italy circa 1780 . Weathered, losses and old repairs.
Measurements individual and includ...
Category
Italian Neoclassical Antique 18th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects
Materials
Wood
$467 Sale Price
43% Off
Ming Dynasty Period Golden Brown Glazed Martaban Water Jar with Tiger Motifs
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Ming Dynasty period glazed ceramic Martaban water jar from the 17th century, with tiger motifs and petite handles. Created in China during the 17th century, this Ming Dynasty perio...
Category
Chinese Ming Antique 18th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Genuine Natural Carcharodontosaurus Dinosaur Tooth (91 grams)
Located in New York, NY
Carcharodontosaurus (Dinosaur) tooth in a glass display box From Tegana Formation, North Africa.
Cretaceous Age 65 million years
Carcharodontosaurus is one of the longest and heavi...
Category
Egyptian Antique 18th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects
Materials
Other
Japanese Antique Pottery Jar 17th-18th Century/ Wabi-Sabi /Tokoname
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
Tokoname is a region in Aichi Prefecture, Japan, renowned as one of the country's oldest pottery centers, with a history dating back to the 12th century.
This jar, despite cracking ...
Category
Japanese Edo Antique 18th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects
Materials
Pottery
Sculptural Oriented Meteorite
Located in London, GB
Oriented Chondrite Meteorite Circa 4.56 Billion y/o
Chondrite
24 x 20 cm, 28 cm tall on base
7.1 kg
A sculptural and beautifully weathered chondrite meteorite; upon entering the atmosphere, this extraterrestrial stone would have heated the surrounding air to a temperature of over 1700 C, higher than that of the hottest lava on the planet, and enough to melt away its outer layers, leaving its surface rippled with regmaglypts, thumb-shaped impressions formed as superheated rock streaked off of the main body as it careened toward the earth. The last layer of the rock to melt would have re-solidified as the meteorite made impact, forming a charcoal coloured fusion crust, which has taken on a deep ochre-tinted patina.
Chondrite meteorites such as this example were formed at the very beginning of our solar system, by the accretion of various types of dust and small grains, adrift in the vacuum of space and, as such, provide important clues about the birth of our own planet. This piece is an especially rare specimen, known as an oriented meteorite...
Category
Antique 18th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects
Materials
Stone
English Inlaid Mahogany Tea Caddy with Elaborate Crossbanding and Swag Inlay
Located in San Francisco, CA
An extremely fine quality inlaid mahogany tea caddy of elegant small size, the top and front with elaborate crossbanding and circular fan inay, the front with further swag inlay, the...
Category
English George III Antique 18th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects
Materials
Boxwood, Mahogany, Rosewood
Japanese antique pottery "Echizen ware" Large Jar/1500s/Rare large vase
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
It is "Echizen ware".
Echizen is a historic kiln located in Ishikawa Prefecture, Japan.
It is said to have originated around the 9th century.
There are 6 kilns with a long history in...
Category
Japanese Other Antique 18th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects
Materials
Pottery
Antique Ko-Kutani Edo Period Japanese Porcelain Dish Arita, 17th Century
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
A very nice leaf shaped polychrome dish of moulded shape. Unusual shape and painting.
Early Edo period.
Additional information:
Material: Porcelain & Pottery
Japanese Style: Kutani...
Category
Japanese Edo Antique 18th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects
Materials
Porcelain
Sculptural 18th Century Italian Mecca Fragment with a Fossil Shell on Calcite
By Interi
Located in Dublin, Dalkey
Sculptural 18th century Italian mecca fragment candlestick with a fossil shell and wulfenite on a polished calcite base.
The fragment was originally p...
Category
Italian Rococo Antique 18th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects
Materials
Rock Crystal, Gold Leaf
$521 Sale Price
25% Off
Rare Wedgwood Plain Creamware Wine Glass Rinsers, Late 18th Century
By Wedgwood
Located in Downingtown, PA
Wedgwood Creamware Wine Rinsers,
A pair of rare Wedgwood creamware "Cuvettes" each with leaf-scrolled handles.
Measures: Height 3 7/8 inches x 5 1/8 inches wide x 3 1/2 inches diam...
Category
Georgian Antique 18th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects
Materials
Creamware, Pottery
Genuine Natural Spinosaurus Dinosaur Tooth
Located in New York, NY
Spinosaurus (meaning "spine lizard") is a genus of theropod dinosaur that lived in what now is North Africa, during the upper Albian to upper Turonian stages of the Cretaceous period...
Category
Moroccan Antique 18th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects
Materials
Other
Hellenistic Grotesque Theatre Mask of Maccus
Located in London, GB
Grotesque theatrical mask of Maccus
Late Hellenistic or Early Imperial period, circa 1st century B.C. – 1st century A.D., likely from Southern Italy.
Terracotta with remains of pin...
Category
Italian Classical Roman Antique 18th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects
Materials
Terracotta
Indian Bronze Figure of Yoga Narasimha, 17th-18th Century
Located in Miami Beach, FL
This beautifully patinated bronze figure of Yoga Narasimha, the fourth incarnation of Vishnu as a man-lion is from Kashmir in North India. Nara means man and simha means lion. He is ...
Category
Indian Tribal Antique 18th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects
Materials
Bronze
$3,600 Sale Price
44% Off
Baroque Sculpted and Gilded Wooden Collection Frame Italy 17th century
Located in Pistoia, IT
Small collectible frame, Italy, 17th century. Richly carved wood, traces of gilding under the patina, sold in its original condition.
Measurements
Ext cm 27 x 22.5
Int cm 22 x...
Category
Italian Baroque Antique 18th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects
Materials
Wood, Giltwood
Exceptional Pair of Dummy Boards
Located in Greenwich, CT
Fine and rare pair of 18th Century English dummy boards depicting a Cavalier and his Lady, he with a Van Dyke mustache, sword and leather boots, she with ...
Category
English Georgian Antique 18th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects
Materials
Pine, Paint
$12,500 / set
18th Century Rustic French Hand Hammered Copper Garden Watering Can
Located in Haarlem, NL
A large and heavy 18th century copper garden watering can.
Hand-beaten or hammered copper can with a non-detachable pouring spout.
The copper rolled handl...
Category
French Antique 18th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects
Materials
Copper
$1,320 Sale Price
20% Off
Fossilized Turtle Skull
Located in New York, NY
A beautifully preserved fossilized turtle skull from the Kem Kem fossil formation in Morocco, exhibiting outstanding anatomical detail. The bone structure remains highly intact, with...
Category
Moroccan Antique 18th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects
Materials
Other
Pair of Late 18th Century French Neoclassical Pewter Candleholders
Located in Buisson, FR
Lovely pair of pewter candle holders with a beautiful patine.
France circa 1780.
Weathered condition with minor losses.
Category
French Neoclassical Antique 18th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects
Materials
Pewter
$313 Sale Price / set
55% Off
18th Century, Spanish Colonial Madonna/Saint Statue in Carved & Polychromed Wood
Located in Miami, FL
A lovely and rare Spanish colonial statue of a madonna or female saint in carved and polychromed wood with movable arms and hands. Philippines, circa 1700s. In her time and within th...
Category
Philippine Spanish Colonial Antique 18th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects
Materials
Wood
Tang Dynasty Painted Pottery Fat lady Sculpture
Located in Dallas, TX
A wonderful period Tang Dynasty Pottery Figure of a Fat Lady.
Tomb Pottery
China
Height: 15 Inches
No TL Test
A COA by Avantiques will accompany the sale of this item.
Condition: Ve...
Category
Chinese Tang Antique 18th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects
Materials
Pottery
$1,920 Sale Price
20% Off
Italian 18th Century Gilded Paper Mache Dove/ Holy Spirit
Located in Buisson, FR
Amazing gilded paper mache dove/ Holy spirit. Beautiful detailed.
The Dove is a symbol for the Holy Spirit inspired by Jesus’s baptism. The dove has been used among many Christian de...
Category
Italian Baroque Antique 18th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects
Materials
Paper
$1,060 Sale Price
52% Off
Stunning Labradorite sphere
Located in London, GB
This stunning sphere is crafted from Labradorite, a mesmerizing mineral renowned for its remarkable play of colors, known as labradorescence. The sphere predominantly showcases a gre...
Category
Malagasy Antique 18th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects
Materials
Crystal, Rock Crystal
18th Century Antique Dutch Etched Oval Brass Tinder Tobacco Snuff Box
Located in Dayton, OH
Antique late 18th century oval brass Dutch tinder / snuff / pill box, etched with phrases and a landscape of two figures plowing a field.
Voor ene goede vrind / for a good friend \[...
Category
Dutch Colonial Antique 18th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects
Materials
Brass
$160 Sale Price
31% Off
18th Century French Baroque Brass Candlestick
Located in Pasadena, CA
This is a great example of a French period Baroque brass candlestick. The candlestick is in very good original condition. There is a slight dent to the round base of the stick and th...
Category
French Baroque Antique 18th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects
Materials
Brass
$556 Sale Price
20% Off
La Tolita-Tumaco Standing Female Figure
Located in Chicago, IL
This standing effigy was crafted in 500 A.D. - 1000 A.D. Mesoamerica using the gray clay paste that characterizes La Tolita-Tumaco ceramics of early Colombia-Ecuador. The art of La Tolita-Tumaco civilization is considered one of the most developed of the pre-Columbian period as metalwork and ceramics were the most popular form of cultural expression. The ceramic creations of this culture were often based on the human figure to create portraits of people and realistic daily scenes of life cycles and the human condition.
This figure appears to be wearing a loincloth and is adorned with a beaded necklace and an elaborate coiffure or headdress. There are holes lining each ear indicating the potential use of ear spools...
Category
South American Pre-Columbian Antique 18th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
18th Century Spanish or North African Faience Deep Bowl
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
A stunning Spanish or North African faience deep bowl. 18th century. Well cared for with various old rim repairs typical of the form. Red ware base. 15 1/4" diameter, 4" height.
We ...
Category
Antique 18th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
$695 Sale Price
42% Off
Ceramic wall sculpture depicting a rare horses from SAN POLO VENEZIA
By Otello Rosa
Located in Renens, CH
Rare wall sculpture in polychrome enameled ceramic
representing four horses signed " SAN POLO VENEZIA "
Category
Italian Mid-Century Modern Antique 18th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Chinese antique white pottery vase/17th century/excavated vase/
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
A Chinese vase made in the late Ming to early Qing dynasty (1600s).
It was made in southern China (Fujian Province).
It is an excavated item.
In Japan, it is called an "anpin" vase.
...
Category
Chinese Ming Antique 18th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects
Materials
Pottery
Antique Tinware Tea Caddy
Located in Northampton, GB
Simulated Wood Tin Tea Caddy
From our Tea Caddy collection, we are delighted to offer this Tinware Tea Caddy. The Caddy of hexagonal shape fully hand-p...
Category
British George III Antique 18th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects
Materials
Tin
Giant Diplomytus and Cockerellites Fish Fossil Plate
Located in New York, NY
This large fossil plate is incredibly unique, featuring a long Diplomystus dentatus along with two Cockerellites (Priscacara) liops, fossilized in its natural matrix. The entire piec...
Category
American Antique 18th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects
Materials
Other
Antique English Battersea South Staffordshire Enamel Table Snuff Box
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine and rare antique 18th century South Staffordshire or Battersea enamel table snuff box.
The lid has a scene of two noble, young couples in...
Category
English George III Antique 18th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects
Materials
Enamel
18th Century German Grandfather Clock
Located in Tarry Town, NY
Mid 18th century walnut wood framed German 8-Day Grandfather clock. The tall case clock featured a dark walnut case with flared base, hood with half-columns and turned finials. Iron ...
Category
German Antique 18th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects
Materials
Brass
15th Century Burgundian Low-Relief Depicting Scenes of the Nativity
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Provenance : In the same private collection for several generations, Burgundy.
The canonical Gospels describe briefly the episode of the Nativity. It comprises three parts :
• The Preludes : the Journey to Bethlehem, the Census
• The Nativity
• The Announce to the Shepherds and the Adoration of the Magi
Only the Gospel according to Matthew (2, 1-12) speaks about the Adoration of the Magi. Staying vague about their number it does say they brought the newborn gold, incense and myrrh. The apocryphals, the fathers of the Church and many other authors have filled in the gaps of the evangelic tale. The sobriety and symbolic of the story have been a huge inspiration to artists. Although one of the oldest depictions of the Adoration of the Magi dates from the 2nd century the theme became very popular in Christian art during the late 14th century. One of the reasons explaining this success is that it celebrates both the Virgin and Christ at the same time.
This important walnut panel is carved in a strong relief and depicts the different steps of the story of Jesus’ birth.
On the left, the donkey and ox that have accompanied Mary and Joseph from Bethlehem are depicted behind a trough. On the thatch roof appears the star that would guide the magi to the place of birth of Jesus.
Mary is wearing a veil and is seating on a bed. She holds her baby at arm’s length to present him to the magi. Saint Joseph is by her side. The old man is holding a cane in his left hand while from the right hand he seems to uncover himself to greet the visitors.
A woman assists to the scene.
In front of the holy family the three magi stand behind one another to pay their homage to the newborn.
The first magi has a pointed beard. He is already kneeling out of deference and has placed his crown to his feet. He gives the baby a hanap filled with gold coins. This is Melchior as the legend describes him with white hair and a long beard.
Caspar, the second magi bears a cup of incense. He is looking at the third magi and with his right hand he points to the star that has guided them there. He has a short beard and wears crakow shoes, breeches and a wide sleeved doublet.
Finally Balthazar, the elegant last magi proceeds proudly towards the holy family with his one hand on the saber’s hilt and the other holding a cup. He brings the divine child the myrrh. He probably just dismounted as the horse can be seen behind him.
The scene is set in a very detailed and narrative decor. In the right part of the panel the shepherd receive the announce of Jesus’ birth. An angel comes down from heaven with a scroll bearing the good news in his hands. The herding dog sleeps peacefully while sheeps graze. At the top of the cliff we notice the gilded sheeps enclosure.
The panel’s moulded frame is carved with a foliated decor. In it’s centre appears a coat-of-arms. It is the alliance of the three magi’s arms. Indeed as it was common for legendary figures the three of them received imaginaries coat-of-arms. Thus, on a field of azure stands a star for Melchior, a crescent for Caspar and a pennon for Balthazar.
This high-relief panel is undeniably the work of a very skilled and imaginative artist. This key moment in the New Testament is transposed to a contemporary environment thanks to the figures’ clothing and the rural daily life scene. This way the universal dimension of the episode is highlighted allowing a better understanding for the contemporaries.
The sculptor has represented the episodes of the Adoration of the Magi and the Announce to the Shepherd with great talent and numerous details giving life to a picturesque and narrative scene. The important traces of polychromy give those already very animated scenes a stronger pictorial power and a rich dynamism.
Because of the picturesque and familiar realism so dear to the artists of the late Medieval era, of the didactic function of this type of panel as well as the quality of the sculpture this piece is an astounding example of Burgundian art of the 15th century.
Literature
Louis Réau, Iconographie de l’Art chrétien...
Category
French Gothic Antique 18th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects
Materials
Walnut
Desert Rose Selenite Crystal Formation
Located in Miami, FL
‘Desert Rose’ selenite crystal
Formation desert roses are crystal clusters formed of gypsum barite and sand. It can take nature up to hundreds of th...
Category
African Prehistoric Antique 18th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects
Materials
Stone
$700 Sale Price
20% Off
Bronze Head of Buddha 18th Century, Thailand
Located in London, GB
Bronze cast with delicate serene features, very refined detailing throughout. Featuring bow-shaped mouth and downcast eyes, flanked by pendulous pierced ...
Category
Thai Tribal Antique 18th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects
Materials
Bronze
English George III 18th Century Japanned Tall Case Clock with Chinoiserie Décor
Located in Atlanta, GA
An English George III period Chinoiserie parcel gilt and japanned tall case clock from the 18th century, with black paint and arched brass di...
Category
English Chinoiserie Antique 18th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects
Materials
Brass
French, 18th Century, Hand Forged Iron Rat De Cave Candleholder
Located in Buisson, FR
Wrought iron rat de cave candleholder, Normandie, France, 18th century. Weathered.
Category
French French Provincial Antique 18th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects
Materials
Iron
$325 Sale Price
49% Off
Korean antique pottery vase / Goryeo dynasty / 13th to 14th century
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
There is a long crack that has been repaired.
Detailed images 14th and 15th.
There is no water leakage, but please refrain from leaving water in it for more than two days.
Also, be s...
Category
South Korean Other Antique 18th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects
Materials
Pottery
Rare Pair French Retour D'egypt Terracotta Lions Sculptures Statues Los Angeles
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Rare Pair French Retour D'egypt Terracotta Lions Sculptures Statues Los Angeles , Exceptional fine pair of Large French Retour D'egypt period terra...
Category
French Empire Antique 18th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects
Materials
Terracotta
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Her space on the city’s Left Bank mixes mid-century pieces by the likes of Jean Cocteau and Pablo Picasso with whimsical contemporary creations.