Steel Engraved Nuremberg Money Chest or Cash Box circa 1600
Located in Milford, NH
A fine example of a money chest or cash box with steel engraved figures on each side and an intricate locking mechanism under the lid, typical of metalwork coming out of a host of ci...
Steel
$1,400Sale Price|20% Off
Italic Black Glazed Pottery 4th BC
Located in San Diego, CA
A rare original antique italic black glazed pottery.
Terracotta
French Antique Wooden Candle Sconce, Hand-Carved, Iron Holders, 1600s
Located in Austin, TX
Probably a fragment of a French church paneling, this hand carved wooden candle sconce from France features iron candelabra that holds three candles. The wooden is carved with the im...
Metal
Chinese Ming Dynasty Bronze Nanhai Guanyin, 16th/17th Century, China
Located in Austin, TX
A decidingly charming Chinese polychromed and gilt cast bronze figure of Nanhai Guanyin, Guanyin of the South Sea, Ming Dynasty, 16th/17th century, China. Guanyin, the bodhisattva of compassion, is portrayed here as a beatific figure seated upon a raised lotus pedestal over waves. Guanyin is dressed in heavy robes, and wears an elaborate headdress. The small figure of Amitabha Buddha in the headdress positively identifies this figure as Guanyin. Guanyin rests one hand in his lap, holding a cup of pure water said to be able to alleviate all suffering. His other hand is raised, holding a willow branch which is used to sprinkle the healing waters. The two lotus blossoms to either side of Guanyin would originally have supported figures of the acolytes...
Bronze
Early 1600s, Marble Bust of Athena
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Exceptional, hand carved all the way around, 17th century, Carrara marble bust of Athena in a helmet surrounded by a laurel wreath. Fabulous expression,...
Stone, Carrara Marble
17th Century, Carrera Marble Lion Fountain Head
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Stunning, solid white, Carrara marble lions head from a fountain in Florence featuring a flowing main and a fabulous patina. Mounted on a custom, iron base. The piece hails from the ...
Marble
French Antique Oak Church Sculptures, Solid Oak, Luceram Origin, 1600
Located in Austin, TX
Pair of French church sculptures made of solid oak. These two antique figures are from a church in a private village in Luceram, in the south of France.
Oak
Italian Baroque Bronze Altar Candlesticks, c. 1600
Located in Astoria, NY
Italian Baroque Patinated Bronze Altar Pricket Candlesticks, circa 1600, triangular base on three paw feet. 19.75" H x 6" W x 5.5" D. Literature: Wixom, William, "Renaissance Bronze...
Bronze
Bronze Figure of a Seated Luohan, Ming Dynasty, 1368-1644
Located in Torino, IT
Cast seated wearing a simple robe with his right hand resting on the hilt of a snake-entwined sword, the left hand held aloft, his face with meditative expre...
Bronze
$3,026Sale Price|34% Off
H 10.24 in W 8.27 in D 5.91 in
Antique Carved Stone Lion Fountain Head, Italian, Circa 1650-1750
Located in Buisson, FR
Amazing carved stone lion fountain head with a great expression, Italy, circa 1650-1750. Unique period piece. Weathered. H:26cm W:21cm D:15cm
Limestone
Early 20th Century Bust - Kochendörfer - Marble - Artemis Diana
By Fritz Kochendoerfer
Located in Casteren, Noord-Brabant
This elegant neoclassical marble bust represents Artemis, also known as Diana, goddess of the moon, chastity and the hunt. Depicted with serene expression, classical hairstyle with b...
Marble
Sculptural Solid Oak Wooden Candle Holder R:2
Located in Amsterdam, NL
The surrealism inspired Acer candle holder R:2 features architectural cubic volumes and semi arched voids. Designed by Aad Bos and hand crafted in Amsterdam from solid oak wood and s...
Steel
A Composite Marble Bust Of David
Located in London, GB
A good scale and form composition marble bust of David mounted on a Black socle. David inscription to base. Very probably by Anthony Redmile London.
Composition
Chinese Ming Style Bronze Metal Seated Buddha
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Diminutive Chinese bronze metal Buddha sculpture depicted sitting. Beautifully crafted in the Ming style with intricate details. The bronze has a rich pat...
Metal, Bronze
Art Deco Cash Box, France 1930s
Located in Saarbruecken, DE
French steel box from the 1930s. Green lacquered case with golden craquelé pattern. The cash register has a classic handle and a key to lock. Painted green in the interior and a shee...
Metal, Steel, Iron
$210
H 1.38 in W 2.63 in D 2.38 in
Ormolu and Glass Souvenir Trinket Jewelry Box, Nuremberg Castle, circa 1900s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A gorgeous glass top trinket box made of ormolu and metal. The hinged top featuring a view of the castle of Nuremberg in Germany. No restoration has been carried out on this charming...
Ormolu
Korean Joseon Dynasty Glazed Pottery Ceramic Hakame Chawan Tea Bowl
Located in Studio City, CA
A wonderful Joseon Dynasty (1392-1897) Korean pottery bowl with a beautiful muted glaze, color, and nicely aged patina. As this is not our area of expertise, we are listing it si...
Pottery
$194,500
H 32 in Dm 51 in
Italian 19th-20th Century Whimsical White Marble Wishing Wellhead with Children
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A very fine and exceptionally carved Italian 19th-20th century Baroque Revival style whimsical white Carrara marble wishing wellhead, raised on an octagonal two-step marble base. The intricately carved marble relief circular wellhead depicting carved figures of dancing and cheerful children (Putti) among vines, flowers and fruits, dancing and playing musical instruments with a backdrop of castles, landscapes, forests and wreaths, Florence, circa, 1900. Note: We have part II video of this amazing Wishing Wellhead. Please feel free to request a copy. Literature: A similar wellhead was sold by Jan's & Co. Fine French Antiques, Inc. in 1999, provenance the Atkinson/Kirkeby Estate and it is illustrated in "The Estates of Beverly Hills" by Charles Lockwood and Jeff-Hyland, page 150. Another similar is currently on display at the gardens of "The Elms" mansion a public museum part of the Newport Mansions by The Preservation Society of Newport County in Newport, Rhode Island. Yet another similar wellhead carved with frolicking putti with musical instruments and a dentil molded rim is located at Cranbrook House, Bloomfield Hills, Michigan, and is illustrated in B. Israel, Antique Garden Ornament...
Carrara Marble
Pair of Italian Painted and Carved Wooden Candle Holders
Located in Houston, TX
Pair of hand painted and carved wooden candle holders having a metal spike to hold candles. They are painted in a cream/ grey tone. That is very...
Reclaimed Wood
Antique Marble Bust of Venus
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
An antique over life-size bust of Venus. Thanks to her scale, this Neoclassical style handcarved marble sculpture of Venus, Roman goddess of love and beauty, is very striking. Charac...
Marble, Statuary Marble
$2,500
H 2 in W 5.5 in D 4 in
Antique Sterling Silver Japanese Export Engraved Cigarette or Decorative Box
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This antique engraved sterling silver cigarette or decorative box was made in Japan in approximately 1900 in the period Japonisme style. The box is composed of an ebonized hardwood c...
Sterling Silver
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H 6.5 in W 22.5 in D 10.5 in
Antique Italian Baroque Walnut & Engraved Iron Jewelry Strong Box Cassone 1600
Located in Portland, OR
A rare antique 17th-century Italian Baroque walnut jewelry or strong box, circa 1600. The box made from solid walnut, the substantial box having a locking hinged lid with hand-forge...
Iron
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H 45.28 in W 17.33 in D 11.03 in
17th Century Wood Italian Antique Religious Sculpture of Saint Francis
Located in Casale Monferrato, IT
Rare antique italan wood sculpture, 17th century. Finely carved wooden work depicting a religious subject, a saint, identifiable with the figure of Saint Francis, of great size. The ...
Wood
Antique Wrought Iron Spanish Candle Holder, Circa 1600
Located in Dallas, TX
In the Middle Ages, servants often held lit torches in their hands, allowing the flame to brighten the room. During the Renaissance period the torchere was introduced, becoming a safer and more decorative technique of illumination. Our wrought iron candle holder...
Wrought Iron
Guido Reni Panel Painting Madonna Addolorata
By Guido Reni
Located in Milano, IT
Magnificent 17th century panel painting by Guido Reni, fine Italian manufacture. The painting was made on a hexagonal wooden panel, the frame of which is visible. The painting is a classic Christian painting: it depicts the Madonna Addolarata, only the face. The Madonna is depicted as she sets her gaze to heaven, while she weeps profusely. Her eyes are in fact reddened from weeping after losing her son Jesus Christ. The mouth is half-open to allow the Virgin Maria...
Wood, Paint
Terracotta Bozzetto of a Beggar, Florence, circa 1600
Located in Greding, DE
Finely sculpted terracotta figure of a sitting gentleman with a wineskin under his arm. Originally very probably designed as a bozzetto. Thermo luminescence analysis available.
Terracotta
Early 18th Century Carved Wooden Lion
Located in Buisson, FR
Very rare and beautiful wooden lion with traces of its original paint, Holland, 1701. Weathered, small losses.
Wood
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H 13.5 in W 8.75 in D 5 in
Chinese Ming Dynasty Carved Wood Figure of a Luohan or Arhat, 16th-17th Century
Located in Austin, TX
A serene and charming Chinese carved and lacquered wooden figure of an Arhat or Luohan, late Ming dynasty, circa 1600. The noble figure depicts and elderly disciple of the Buddha, k...
Wood
Vintage Egyptian Silver Jewelry Casket, Antique Style
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive vintage Egyptian silver jewelry casket in the antique style; an addition to our ornamental silver collection This e...
Silver
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