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Period: Early 18th Century
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 Early 18th Century Decorative Objects
Materials
Stone
$14,443 / item
CHRIST'S SUPPER in Portuguese Terracotta 18th Century
Located in Madrid, ES
CHRIST'S SUPPER in Portuguese Terracotta 18th Century
composed of fourteen figures in polychrome terracotta.
Period defects and repainting
Height: (largest) 56 cm.
It belonged to th...
Category
Portuguese Baroque Antique Early 18th Century Decorative Objects
Materials
Terracotta
Mantel Clock 18th Century Louis XV
Located in Warsaw, PL
This striking mantel clock is a testament to the exquisite craftsmanship and refined aesthetic of the Empire period in 19th-century France. The clock showcases a harmonious blend of ...
Category
French Louis XV Antique Early 18th Century Decorative Objects
Materials
Marble
George I Longcase Clock by William Holloway, London
Located in Norwich, GB
George I longcase clock by William Holloway, London
Georgian longcase clock in a finely figured mahogany case standing on a stepped ba...
Category
British Georgian Antique Early 18th Century Decorative Objects
Materials
Mahogany
Cartel Rocaille Bronze Gilt Ormolu Clock by Nicolas de Launay 18th century
Located in Pistoia, IT
Impressive Louis XV period cartel clock by Nicolas De Launay, first half of the 18th century.
The case, with rocaille motifs of leaves and flowers, in mercury-gilt bronze, is decorat...
Category
French Louis XV Antique Early 18th Century Decorative Objects
Materials
Bronze
African Vintage Wood Carving
Located in Dallas, TX
African vintage wood carving. In my organic, contemporary, vintage and mid-century modern aesthetic.
Category
African Organic Modern Antique Early 18th Century Decorative Objects
Materials
Wood
$490 Sale Price
44% Off
Tony Duquette Silver Articulated Fish Sculptures
Located in Studio City, CA
Pair of identical Sterling Silver realistically modeled fish with articulated sections allowing the body to move from side to side. Original purpose: fish spice box...
Category
German Antique Early 18th Century Decorative Objects
Materials
Silver Plate
$3,899 / set
18th Century Ebonized and Inlaid Desk Cabinet
Located in New Orleans, LA
An lovely ebonized and inlaid desk organizer, 18th century, French. On bun feet, it has a center door and eight drawers.
Category
French Antique Early 18th Century Decorative Objects
Materials
Boxwood, Burl, Elm, Satinwood, Walnut, Zebra Wood
18th Century Chinese Stone Artefact
Located in Vosselaar, BE
This double sided hitching post was used to stall horses for short period of times. They are found throughout China and made during centuries. This hardstone example dates from the 1...
Category
Chinese Antique Early 18th Century Decorative Objects
Materials
Stone
Chicken Pattern Blue and White Saucer c 1725, Qing Dynasty, Yongzheng Era
Located in seoul, KR
This fine piece of porcelain, a plate from the Qing Dynasty, is a testament to the enduring craftsmanship of Jingdezhen, the porcelain capital of China. It presents a classic blue an...
Category
Vietnamese Qing Antique Early 18th Century Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Antique George I Sterling Silver Tobacco Box
By Edward Cornock 1
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional antique early Georgian English sterling silver tobacco box; an addition to our smoking related silverware collection
This dine antique George I sterling silver tobacco box has a plain oval rounded form.
The surface of the box is plain and embellished with fine engraved circular motifs and leaf decoration to the cover hinge.
The flush hinged hallmarked cover is ornamented with the contemporary engraved inscription ‘Richard Smart’ to the centre, in addition to a simplified engraved shell and scrolling leaf design to the shaped thumbpiece.
This impressive Georgian tobacco box has an exceptional color and patination.
This antique tobacco box...
Category
English Georgian Antique Early 18th Century Decorative Objects
Materials
Silver, Sterling Silver
Giant Italian early 18th Century Brass Scale / Planter featuring St. George
Located in Troy, NY
Extraordinary, monumental 6' tall brass scale of Italian Origin, ca. 1700.
The Baluster-form stem ending in a tripod base and having a cast brass finial featuring St, George slaying...
Category
Italian Baroque Antique Early 18th Century Decorative Objects
Materials
Brass
Early 18th Century Chinese Porcelain Brush Pot with Stand
Located in Tampa, FL
An elegant early 18th century Chinese porcelain brush pot, featuring a finely painted Mandarin court scene in soft rose tones. The artwork reflects the refined storytelling and artis...
Category
Chinese Antique Early 18th Century Decorative Objects
Materials
Porcelain
George I Period Britannia Standard Silver Candlesticks, London, 1720
Located in London, London
Hallmarked in London in 1720 by George Boothby, these very handsome, early George I period, Antique Brittania Standard Silver Candlesticks, are cast and octagonal in shape, each engr...
Category
English George I Antique Early 18th Century Decorative Objects
Materials
Britannia Standard Silver
Rare Chinese Tonkin Ware Shakudo Sawasa Erotic Tobacco Box
Located in Amsterdam, NL
A ruyi-shaped Shakudo-style erotic tobacco or snuff box, relief-decorated with silvered applied figures
Possibly Jakarta (Batavia), first half 18th century
Measures: H. 2.2 x L. 12.1 x W. 8 cm
This box is very much in the Dutch taste, for the illustration is after a print with a legend reading “L’oiseau sans cage. Prenez, belle, mon oiseau. C’est le plus doux présent que je puisse vous faire. Pour les autres oiseaux, la cage d’ordinaire est une espèce de tombeau. Mais le mien semble prendre une nouvelle vie, Lorsqu’il sera dans la cage de mon aimable Silvie.” The erotic message is as clear as can be.
In Dutch culture the verb ‘vogelen’ (catching a bird) is another word for having sex and a bird escaping from his cage indicates loss of chastity. The lady with the bare breasts, while making the sign of sealed lips to the lady behind her, who is pointing towards heaven, seems to be caressing the bird held in the sleeping man’s groin. 17th century Dutch pictures...
Category
Chinese Chinese Export Antique Early 18th Century Decorative Objects
Materials
Gold, Silver, Bronze
Historic London Street Plaque Dated 1706
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
Historic London Street Plaque Dated 1706. The stone plaque reads “Crowne Cowrt in Poltney Street 1706” in gold lettering and it has been mounted onto a bespoke steel stand. We believe this relates to the Pulteney Street area in London when the Crown took possession of the land in 1699. Part of an area rebuilt after the Great Fire of London...
Category
Antique Early 18th Century Decorative Objects
Materials
Limestone, Steel
Large 2 Handle Pot with Green Glaze
Located in Ventura, CA
This large 2-handle pot, hand-thrown in Grottaglie, Puglia, dates back to the early-to-mid 1800s. Crafted from ceramic, it was originally used as a domestic confit pot for preserving...
Category
Italian Rustic Antique Early 18th Century Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Pair of Delft Beaker Vases by the De Paauw Factory
By De Paauw
Located in New York, NY
Each decorated with a central oval cartouche enclosing birds and foliage with diaperwork and flowerhead reserve.
Category
Dutch Antique Early 18th Century Decorative Objects
Materials
Delft, Paint
18th Century Burmese Rakhine State Lacquer Bamboo Pillow Box
Located in Brea, CA
18th century Burmese black bamboo pillow box in relief with red Rakhine lacquer. Created with bamboo weaving. Decorated all-over with geometrical shapes and...
Category
Burmese Qing Antique Early 18th Century Decorative Objects
Materials
Lacquer
George I Longcase Clock by Samuel Guy, c.1715
Located in Norwich, GB
Stunning pagoda top, Burr Walnut case with integral pillars and quarter pillars to the hood door.
Long trunk door with original escutcheon and iron stra...
Category
English Antique Early 18th Century Decorative Objects
Materials
Walnut
A Georgian Estate Made Letterbox
Located in London, GB
A most charming estate made country house letter box with delicately inlaid LETTER BOX to front.
English, George III
H 27 x W 23 x D 15 cms
Category
British George III Antique Early 18th Century Decorative Objects
Materials
Mahogany
Chinese Qing Dynasty Blue and White Blue Porcelain "Rose Water" Sprinkler
Located in Montreal, QC
A Chinese Qing Dynasty blue and white blue porcelain "rose water" sprinkler, fitted with silvered metal filigree work, the stopper decorate...
Category
Chinese Qing Antique Early 18th Century Decorative Objects
Materials
Porcelain
Pair of Rare Early 18th Century Louis XV Candlesticks
Located in Middleburg, VA
Made of "Bell Metal" with gadrooned stems over shaped molded bases retaining the original bobeches (drip trays). Ile de France circa 1750.
Bell Metal is made from copper and tin, a ...
Category
French Louis XV Antique Early 18th Century Decorative Objects
Materials
Metal, Brass, Copper
Pair of carved and lacquered angels from 1700s Italy
Located in Cesena, FC
Carved and lacquered angels from the 1700s.
Angels all original, never restored.
Wood carvings in the round, carved, lacquered and gilded with "Mecca" technique.
The lacquered com...
Category
Italian Neoclassical Antique Early 18th Century Decorative Objects
Materials
Wood
Italy Richard Ginori Early 18th Century Porcelain Vase
Located in Brescia, IT
This elegant vase was produced by Richard Ginori porcelain manufacturer in Doccia, Italy, in the 1730
Not easy to find this model so fine and elegant with its country flowers in pin...
Category
Italian Baroque Antique Early 18th Century Decorative Objects
Materials
Porcelain
$3,081 Sale Price
20% Off
Baroque Period, Italian, Marble Tabernacle
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Fabulous, hand-carved and veneered, 1700's, solid marble tabernacle from an Italian church altar. The scrolling, side pillars are surmounted by a ...
Category
Italian Baroque Antique Early 18th Century Decorative Objects
Materials
Marble
CHILD JESUS SAVIOR OF THE WORLD 18th Century
Located in Madrid, ES
CHILD JESUS SAVIOR OF THE WORLD 18th Century
portuguese sculpture
in polychrome and gilded wood with fabric cover. Mounted on a spherical base and golden plinth. Shine in silver, un...
Category
Portuguese Baroque Antique Early 18th Century Decorative Objects
Materials
Wood
$1,829 Sale Price
20% Off
A Pair of Late Baroque Candlesticks, Brass, Early 18th Century
Located in Knivsta, SE
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...
Category
European Baroque Antique Early 18th Century Decorative Objects
Materials
Brass
Antique 18th Century French Ceramic Pitcher, Brown Glaze, Gorgeous Patina
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Antique pitcher vase
France
18th century
Brown glaze with a stunning patina from age.
Category
French French Provincial Antique Early 18th Century Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Pair of Sandstone Atlases, Cornelius Andreas Donett (attributed to, 1682-1748)
Located in Greding, DE
A pair of monumental atlases made of marbled sandstone from the Main-Franconia region. Formerly part of the gate portal of the house ‘Zu den zwei Bären’ (At the Two Bears) at Töngesg...
Category
German Baroque Antique Early 18th Century Decorative Objects
Materials
Sandstone
Early 18th Century Chinese Qing Period Carved Lohan Figure
Located in San Francisco, CA
Early 18th century Chinese Qing period carved Lohan figure in draped robes. Very finely carved heavy dark rosewood. The aged surface patina with tight gra...
Category
Chinese Qing Antique Early 18th Century Decorative Objects
Materials
Rosewood
Fine Dutch Colonial Indonesian Casket with Silver Mounts, circa 1706
Located in Amsterdam, NL
A fine Indonesian Ambonya burl, ebony and teak casket with silver mounts
Jakarta (Batavia), circa 1706 (year letter W (1705-1710), marked DV, probably Dirck Vooght
The outer ri...
Category
Indonesian Dutch Colonial Antique Early 18th Century Decorative Objects
Materials
Sterling Silver
Ottoman Empire Parcel-Gilt Silver Qalamdan
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
An Ottoman Empire parcel-gilt silver qalamdan, the slender rectangular pen holder with faceted rounded ends and a hinged lid attached to a squat, square section, bombé inkwell with a...
Category
Turkish Antique Early 18th Century Decorative Objects
Materials
Silver
Standing Buddha Thailand, Ayuthaya Period, Early 18th Century
Located in Miami Beach, FL
This bronze standing Buddha mounted on a turned wood base has his right palm held outward in the abhaya mudra position, a gesture of fearlessness and reassurance.
Category
Thai Tribal Antique Early 18th Century Decorative Objects
Materials
Bronze
$2,000 Sale Price
42% Off
Abruzzi Maiolica Albarelli, circa 1700
Located in Basildon, GB
An Abruzzo maiolica 'albarelli' in good condition.
White tin glaze, waisted cylindrical form decorated in blue, with a classical figure of a putto surrounded by trees and flowers.
...
Category
Italian Baroque Antique Early 18th Century Decorative Objects
Materials
Maiolica
18th Century George I Domed Topped Japanned Chinoiserie Falconry Box, circa 1710
Located in Oxfordshire, United Kingdom
A rare and important Queen Anne-George I japanned chinoiserie domed topped box depicting scenes of falconry, circa 1710-1720. England
Falconry is ...
Category
English Chinoiserie Antique Early 18th Century Decorative Objects
Materials
Oak
Pair of French Antique early 18th-century Carved Wooden Gilded Corner Consoles
Located in Casteren, NL
On offer here is a stunning pair of 100% original gold leaf gilt and polished corner consoles, meticulously hand-carved from solid linden wood. Made in southern France around 1710, t...
Category
French Baroque Antique Early 18th Century Decorative Objects
Materials
Gold Leaf
$10,592 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Ancient Solid Bronze Vase with Chinese or Japanese Elephants
Located in Palermo, Sicily
Ancient solid bronze vase with Chinese or Japanese elephants
Category
Japanese Japonisme Antique Early 18th Century Decorative Objects
Materials
Bronze
Ancient Italian Maiolica Faenza, Ferniani Factory, Circa 1700
Located in Milano, IT
Centerpiece white maiolica shell
Ferniani factory, early period: 1693-1776
Faenza, circa 1700
Measures: 5.6 in x 14.72 in x 13.46 in (14.3 cm x 37.4...
Category
Italian Baroque Antique Early 18th Century Decorative Objects
Materials
Maiolica
Pair of Roman Sculptures Early 18th Century
Located in Madrid, ES
Roman manufacture of the 18th century.
Pair of sculptures in burnished and gilded metal.
Measures: Height 40 cm.
Marble base.
Good conditions.
Category
Italian Baroque Antique Early 18th Century Decorative Objects
Materials
Marble, Metal
$4,212 / set
Antique Chinese Qing Dynasty Canton Porcelain Famille Rose Qianlong Tureen 18 Ct
Located in Dublin, Ireland
An Imposing Hand Painted Chinese Export Porcelain Twin Handle Enameled Soup Tureen or Centerpiece of large proportions and traditional form, made during last quarter of the Eighteent...
Category
Chinese Chinese Export Antique Early 18th Century Decorative Objects
Materials
Porcelain
Miniature Provençale Louis XV Period 1725 Apprentice Commode with Lift Top
Located in Atlanta, GA
A French Provençale Louis XV period miniature apprentice commode from the early 18th century, with lift top and cabriole legs. Born in Provence during the reign of King Louis XV, thi...
Category
French Louis XV Antique Early 18th Century Decorative Objects
Materials
Bronze
18th Century Louis XIV Italian Gilt Frames Pair of Oval Small Frames From Rome
Located in Milano, MI
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...
Category
Italian Louis XIV Antique Early 18th Century Decorative Objects
Materials
Terracotta
Pair of Baroque Giltwood Flat Back Candelabra - Circa 1700
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Each carved with a central baluster issuing stylized leaf scrolls terminating in a candlecup
Category
Italian Baroque Antique Early 18th Century Decorative Objects
Materials
Giltwood
18th Century Swedish Antique Folkart Primitive Rustic Wooden Bowl with Handle
Located in Boden, SE
Small antique rustic primitive Folk art wooden bowl with handle manufactured in Jämtland in Sweden. In Swedish called "Kåsa" It has been used a...
Category
Swedish Folk Art Antique Early 18th Century Decorative Objects
Materials
Birch
San Giuseppe con Bambino Terracotta Barocca Italiana XVIII Secolo da Pio A.G.
By Angelo Gabriello Piò
Located in Milano, MI
San Giuseppe con Bambino in Terracotta splendido esempio di plastica bolognese del 1700, dalla cerchia dello scultore italiano Angelo Gabriello Piò (Bologna 1690 – 1770).
Modellato...
Category
Italian Baroque Antique Early 18th Century Decorative Objects
Materials
Terracotta
A Rare Pair of Early 18th Century Baroque Swedish "Pricket" Candlesticks
Located in Middleburg, VA
A Rare Pair of Early 18th Century Baroque Swedish "Pricket" Candlesticks. Nice Proportions- each retaining the original painted decoration and gilding. Made in Sweden circa 1710.
A ...
Category
Swedish Baroque Antique Early 18th Century Decorative Objects
Materials
Wood, Paint
A Pair of 2 Lovely Brass Candlesticks, Late Baroque, Early 18th Century
Located in Knivsta, SE
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 ...
Category
Swedish Baroque Antique Early 18th Century Decorative Objects
Materials
Brass
Head of a man in black granite, iron base, Russia, early 18th century.
Located in Milan, IT
Sculpture depicting a man head, made out of black granite, mounted on a square iron base with a brass support. Russia early 18th century.
Category
Russian Antique Early 18th Century Decorative Objects
Materials
Granite, Iron
Paire de vases couverts en porphyre rouge d’Égypte
Located in PARIS, FR
Le porphyre était très prisé dans l’Antiquité pour sa couleur éclatante (porphyre vient d’un mot grec signifiant “mauve”) et sa dureté remarquable. Les romains l’importaient en grand...
Category
European Régence Antique Early 18th Century Decorative Objects
Materials
Porphyry
Rare and Beautiful Miniature Chest of Drawers from the Early 18th Century
Located in Knivsta, SE
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...
Category
European Baroque Antique Early 18th Century Decorative Objects
Materials
Walnut
Norwegian Tankard
Located in San Francisco, CA
A fine and important Norwegian tankard in birch burl wood with carved lion motif on top of lid, thumb piece and feet. Beautiful color, ceremonial mar...
Category
Norwegian Baroque Antique Early 18th Century Decorative Objects
Materials
Wood
$3,000
18th Century Walnut Tea Caddy
Located in Bedfordshire, GB
An Attractive Early 18th Century George II Period Walnut Tea Caddy Of Rectangular Form, Having Crossbanded And Inlaid Decoration To Top Enclosing Three Divisions, With Original Brass...
Category
English George II Antique Early 18th Century Decorative Objects
Materials
Walnut
Huge Antique Hand Blown & Formed Thick Deep Green Wine or Spirits Bottle
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This very large and substantial antique wine bottle's exact origins are unknown, but it is presumed to be English or possibly Dutch and dating from the early 1700's. The bottle was hand blown and formed and uses a very thick deep olive green glass. The slightly bent neck has a very thick stem and top which leads to a large bulbous or flask shaped base. The front and back sides have been slightly flattened which was likely done for packing and stability during shipping. The capacity of this bottle has not been tested, but presumed to be in the 2 Imperial gallon...
Category
English George I Antique Early 18th Century Decorative Objects
Materials
Blown Glass
Pre-1740 English George II Period Brass Candlestick
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Pre-1740 English George II period brass candlestick. Octagonal petal base; the sides forming large, flat petals with arched corner petals. 2-part casting. Split in the base at top.
7...
Category
English George II Antique Early 18th Century Decorative Objects
Materials
Brass
Antique Metal painted box
Located in Encinitas, CA
This exquisite piece, with its enchanting blend of rustic charm and vintage allure, is sure to complement a variety of interior styles as an exquisite piece of décor.
The outside features Oriental influence ornate floral patterns in primarily green, yellow, and orange. The inside of the box is a further surprise, the upper part present simple emerald green painted walls with three small glove compartment pockets . A slight rust and distress ranges throughout the outside and inside of the box, giving a truly authentic vintage appeal.
Whether you're an antique collector, a lover of all things vintage, or simply yearning to add a touch of elegance to your space, this Antique Metal...
Category
Italian Antique Early 18th Century Decorative Objects
Materials
Metal
$1,855 Sale Price
30% Off
Early 19th Century Italian Carved Marble Wall Sconces with Cherubs
Located in CABA, AR
Each sconce is meticulously carved from marble and depicts a robust cherub holding a shield with intricate carvings. The cherubs showcase exquisite craftsmanship, with realistic deta...
Category
Italian Neoclassical Antique Early 18th Century Decorative Objects
Materials
Carrara Marble
Antoine Coypel Engraving "Amor and Psyche" by Jean Audran, 18th Century
By Charles Coypel
Located in Beuzevillette, FR
This beautiful engraving of "Cupido and Psyche" by Jean Audran after a work by Antoine Coypel.
Inspired directly by Greek mythology. Psyche is a young ...
Category
French Louis XIV Antique Early 18th Century Decorative Objects
Materials
Paper
Pair of Italian Baroque Silverplated Angel Candlesticks /Prickets
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Pair of Italian Baroque Silverplated Angel Candlesticks/Prickets's
Italy, 17th or 18th century
For sale are a pair of Italian Baroque silverplated angel candlesticks or prickets, d...
Category
Italian Baroque Antique Early 18th Century Decorative Objects
Materials
Copper
Antique French Limestone Medicine Bowl
Located in Miami Beach, FL
Designed and produces, 18th century
Limestone
Measures: 8" height, 14.5" diameter
Provenance: Flea Market Paris.
Category
French Neoclassical Antique Early 18th Century Decorative Objects
Materials
Limestone
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