Early 18th Century Decorative Objects

Sancai Guardians: Pair of Chinese Kangxi Biscuit Porcelain Fu Lions 1700-1710 A vibrant and expressive pair of Chinese glazed biscuit porcelain Fu Lions (often called "Foo Dogs" in...

This is a beautiful Chinese Export porcelain footed Bowl with fine Imari hand painted decoration, dating to the Qing, Kangxi period, circa 1700. The bowl comes with a Chinese hardwoo...

A rare and exceptional Baroque period Flemish or Dutch red tortoiseshell, bone, horn, ebony, and rosewood lift-top chest with drawer, circa 1725, mounted on a later stand. 17th/18...

Swedish Baroque Box in Elm and Fruitwood, Early 18th Century A rare and charming Swedish baroque box dating from the first half of the 18th century, crafted in elm and fruitwood wi...

From Italy Rome, a unique Louis XIV Pair of 1700s Italian Giled Terracotta Frames, they are almost a pair of similar form and age but with slight differences. The two lovely small oval frames were probably made for framing oval miniatures, they are empty now, come from a private Italian collection and can be used as mirrors. They are in good condition consistent with age, they are older than 300 years, with old restorations and minor losses in a few curls and small felures. See, closed-up picture details. It is more common to find these kinds of antique small frames...

A rare and most impressive 18th century European parcel ebonized rosewood hardstone bronze pewter bone ivory marquetry tabletop cabinet casket. Of exceptionally fine quality, lavish...

Cups in coconut such as this are especially uncommon and rarely appear on the world's art market. This is a very interesting piece for its fine and rich craftmenships metal silver de...

Italian, Bozzetto, 'Saint Paul on Patmos', c. 1720–1730. Terracotta, monogrammed 'J F'. This expressive and finely modelled Italian terracotta bozzetto was likely created in Rome ar...

“God in the heart, Love in the arms, Makes the bed pleasant and warm, Since 1713.” Translated in English ,-those poetic and symbolic in nature, charming German inscription are encirc...

Monumental terracotta oil jar from Luberon region, SE France. Incredibly original thing, historic repairs, thick flaky glaze and even the cork stopper hole. Super robust and stab...

Dutch Delft Blue and White Chinoiserie Punch Bowl A striking Dutch Delft pottery punch bowl dating from the height of the Delftware tradition, circa 1720. This high-sided bowl featu...

Pair 18th C. Carved Marble Terracotta Figures Lions Sculptures Garden Statues LA . Rare large Pair of early 18th century carved marble terracotta Figures of regal lions, holding an i...

c.1800, England, Regency brass inlaid rosewood lap desk in the manner of George Bullock. Rectangular box with double-hinged lid, opening to tooled na...

Swedish Mora clock with hand painted decorative floral details and clockmakers initials BEOS. Working Longcase clock mechanism of pendulum and 2 weights and a bell chime on the hour....

“Only the best” was the guiding principle of Syd Leventhal as he assembled the Longridge Collection, one of the most important collections of early English pottery ever formed. This ...

Made of gilded brass with intricate incised decoration on delicate molded stems with flanged bases. Comes as a pair. Dated 1717 Ile de France. There is a date of 1717 scratched into ...

Rococo longcase Mora Clock dated 1777 by Anders Swensson with original decorative paint detailing. Carved detailing to crown. Working Longcase clock mechanism of pendulum and 2 weigh...

Antique Swedish Mora clock 1800's in cream with gold detailing and hand painted floral details. Working Longcase clock mechanism of pendulum and 2 weights and a bell chime on the hou...

18th Century Chinese bronze duck incense burner, Qing period Please note that one foot is missing, broken off, see detailed image.  

**Pair of Early 18th Century French Cast Brass Chamber Candlesticks, Circa 1710-1720** A superb matched pair of Louis XV chamber candlesticks, masterfully cast in brass with exqui...

Blue and white porcelain bowl realized in China late Ming or early Qing dynasty period. The interior is delicately painted in cobalt blue...

George III Era Longcase Clock – 18th Century his elegant 18th-century George III longcase clock is a true masterpiece of period craftsmanship, dating to the first half of the 1700s....

An 18th Century, George II Period, Mahogany Rectangular Tea Caddy Having Original Brass Swan Neck Handle To Hinged Top, Enclosing Three Interior Divisions And Elegant Canted Corners,...

Pair of fine antique ginger jars, circa 1699-1714) with pierced and cased cartouches and hand painted figural landscapes. Each with a different scene yet maintaining the mountain, la...

Small antique rustic primitive Folk art wooden bowl with handle manufactured in Jämtland in Sweden. In Swedish called "Kåsa" It has been used a...

A very interesting Baroque period carved oak figure of a saint or prophet said to come from a demolished Russian Orthodox church. This compelling figure is ...

A Pair of 2 Lovely Brass Candlesticks, Late Baroque, Early 18th Century A charming pair of Late Baroque Candlesticks in a beautifully rich brass. Typical Late Baroque ornamentation ...

A lacquered wood sculpture of a sitting Cherub hand carved and painted in Italy in the early 18th century. The cherub has been mounted on late 19th century on a wood base. It's in or...

Beautiful and large box with inlay of various fruit woods. Baroque, early 18th Century. Working lock and key. Interior with later fabric. Wear consistent with age and use

Rather large and rare miniature chest of drawers in late baroque from the early 18th century. Made in Walnut with key-plate in brass. All the drawers in the dresser with original loc...

A Pair of Late Baroque Candlesticks, Brass. Made during the early 18th Century. A beautiful pair of late baroque candlesticks, in a warm tone of brass. In the Late Baroque of the ea...

An exceptional antique longcase clock from Norrbotten in northern Sweden, dating to around 1820. Handcrafted in solid pine, the case is executed in the Gustavian style, distinguished...

Louis XV tortoiseshell Boulle Timepiece with ‘Silent’ pull quarter repeat by St. Martin, Paris, circa 1720 Waisted case with fine ormolu mounts and cut brass inlay to the stained tortoiseshell with ‘mother of pearl’ and coloured floral decoration. Gilded top surmounted by a cherub feeding through a straw from a scallop shell over leafy corner mounts. Shaped bead-bordered glazed door applied with an apron mount of a child chromos holding a sandglass and staff, set within a leafy trail surround. Brass lined recessed arch windows to the sides, the interior of the case with symmetrical Rococo panel...

18th century Italian gilded altar candlestick with a Chesapecten fossil shell formation and natural forming baroque pearls. The 18th century Italian gilded fragment was originally a...

Kangxi Imari Porcelain Mug(Tankard), from the 1700s. A supper and rear antique from the Kangxi period. Height is 4 1/2", 3 1/2" in diameter, and 5" wide ...

Impressive and charming pair of early French 18th Century brass candlesticks featuring hand-etchings throughout as well as a detailed octagonal base. Fantastic pair featured on a sid...

18th century gilt -lacquer longcase clock dating to the 1720s . An early-18th century turquoise blue and gilt-lacquer longcase clock The dial inscribed William Kipling, London. W...

Dating to circa 1700, this hand-carved stone relief plaque was once an architectural element at a chateau in Nice, France. The robust, nine-and-a-half-inch-thick stone, which is crea...

A rare Swedish candle wall sconce from early 18th century with Småland´s landscape arms. Made in brass and with a beautiful patina. Wear consistent ...

George II Red Japanned and Gilt Longcase Clock, circa 1760, the brass and silver-tone metal clock face marked "James Boivre / 7 Oaks" with black enamel roman numerals, the case with ...

18th century Italian carved giltwood head of an angel. Hand carved with a vivid expression and just amazing hair. A peg on the reverse for attachment to a larger relief or group scul...

This superb George I period antique longcase clock by Daniel Delander is cased in highly figured walnut veneer of lovely colour and patina. Standing on a double plinth there is a panelled base and moulded trunk door. The pull forward hood is flanked by quarter columns with brass capitals. The case retains the original caddy top surmounted by two finials. The square dial has an applied chapter ring with cherubin spandrels. The dial centre is finely matted with an engraved date aperture and subsidiary seconds dial. The original blued steel hands appear to be original and are finely wrought and pierced. The movement is of eight day duration striking the hours on a single bell Daniel Delander worked with Thomas Tompion...

Old lotus flowers finial sculptures mounted on a black base. When I found them, there was a thick layer of wax mixed with dirt, hiding the wood carvin...

There is a fantastical quality to this casket lockbox with its dramatic presentation. It has brass rings with lions' (or wolves) heads and a latch/escutcheon. The size and complexity of the latch suggest that it was designed to keep prying hands away. But it has a very interesting look that many people will like. The style and appearance suggest Continental origins, and appraisers say it was produced in the 18th century or earlier. The baroque casket...

Incredilbe apothecary Mortar in Nembro Marble, made from a single block of marble and dated back to the early 600 from Tuscany. It was used in the in apothecaries to grind herbs and spices into powder for food or medicine. Very unique and rare piece in great conditions considering the the period to which it dates. This highly sculptural and unique piece would be suitable today as a magnificent decoration on a table or mantle, or to grace the counter of an open kitchen...

This antique 18th Century Dutch Delft Chinoserie plate is a captivating piece of ceramic art that reflects the outstanding craftsmanship and cultural exchange of its time. Originatin...

A large early 18th C. black terracotta vessel from the Trás-os-Montes region of north east Portugal. Originally used for the storage of oil/wine. Heavily patinated with ripply text...

Roman manufacture of the 18th century. Pair of sculptures in burnished and gilded metal. Measures: Height 40 cm. Marble base. Good conditions.

Magnificent and rare pair of 18th Century Dutch Colonial sculptures of lions. Striking Dutch design from 1723! Original hand-carved solid oak sculptures of lions. The pair is dated a...

Virgin and Child, polychrome wood carving, colonial school, 18th century This sculpture of the Virgin and Child, carved and polychromed in wood, is attributed to an 18th-century colo...

This good sized bowl is a great example of the majolica wares produced in Italy throughout the 15th, 16th, 17, and 18th centuries. Humble and simple but highly decorative and enterta...

A large early 18th century carved gilt wood eagle, mounted on a square red velvet covered plinth. Originally used as a lectern adornment, this archite...

Pair of Italian Venetian 17-18th century giltwood carved and faux marble painted trimmed six branch floor torcheres (provenance: The Society of the Cincinnati...

An early 18th Century, antique Istrian Church wall relief or panel made of Marmor Biancone, in good condition. Minor fading due to age. Wear consistent with age and use. Circa 1700 -...

18th Italian century silver gilded over brass frame is elaborately embossed and chiseled. The central oval is surrounded by rocaille and volute motifs typical of the late Baroque per...

Fabulous, hand-carved and veneered, 1700's, solid marble tabernacle from an Italian church altar. The scrolling, side pillars are surmounted by a ...

A pair of Regence gilt-bronze mounted celadon lidded vases, Qing dynasty, Kangxi (1662-1722), in the manner of Yuan dynasty, and circa 1720. Each turquoise colored lidded vase / urn ...

Jacques Bergé "King David" - Terracotta or Fired Clay with Polychrome Remnants Dated 1736 14.5" h x 5.5" w x 4.5" d A rare and exceptionally refined terracotta sculpture of *King ...

Grand scale boulle Cartel clock and matching plinth, the ebonized wood case is embellished all-over with gilded bronze mounts (re-gilt). The medall...

An impressive Dutch longcase clock with a burr walnut veneered oak case, signed on the chapter ring Pieter Brandt Amsterdam, c. 1745-50. The hood ...