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Pair of Cut Glass 18th Century Tapered Decanters Finely Engraved with Stars
Located in Steyning, West sussex
A pair of cut glass 18th century tapered decanters finely engraved with stars.
England 1780.
Category
Antique Late 18th Century Decorative Objects
Materials
Glass
Jug, Silver, Faxardo, Antonio, Spain, Cadiz, 1787, Marked Also in Italy 'Naples'
Located in Madrid, ES
Jug. Silver. FAXARDO, Antonio. Spain, Cadiz, 1787; highlighted in Italy (Naples).
With contrasting and burilada marks.
Published in Encyclopedia of Spanish...
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Spanish Rococo Antique Late 18th Century Decorative Objects
Materials
Silver
Couple of 18th Century Italian Neoclassical Silvered Candlesticks
Located in Buisson, FR
Great pair of neoclassical candleholders with their original silver.
They are made out of wood and iron.
Italy, circa 1770-1800.
Weathered and small losses.
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Italian Neoclassical Antique Late 18th Century Decorative Objects
Materials
Iron
Pair of Antique Gold Leaf Wood Candlesticks 1780, Antiques
Located in Foggia, FG
Coppia Antichi Candelieri in Legno Foglia Oro 1780 -Antiques-
Anno: 1780 circa
Materiali: Legno Finitura in Oro
Condizioni: Molto Buone
Misure: Cm 90 H
Pair of a...
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Antique Late 18th Century Decorative Objects
Materials
Bentwood
Pair 18th Century Blue and White Gilded New Hall Dishes England Circa 1790
By New Hall
Located in Katonah, NY
The New Hall China Manufactory made this pair of late 18th-century blue and white gilded dishes in Stoke-On-Trent, England, circa 1790.
On the border, the deep blue has exceptional ...
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English Antique Late 18th Century Decorative Objects
Materials
Porcelain
Swedish Painted Tall Case Column Clock from the Late 18th Century
Located in Washington, DC
A Swedish painted tall case column clock from the late 18th century.
There are two decorative brass clock hands.
The face is secured behind a single hinged glass door. The top of the clock has a carved ionic column and carved dental molding...
Category
Swedish Gustavian Antique Late 18th Century Decorative Objects
Materials
Metal
Terra Cotta Bust of Marie Antoinette, Terra Cotta Bust of Marie Antoinette
By Jean-Baptiste Nini 1
Located in Vista, CA
After Jean-Baptiste Nini
(French, 1717-1786) inscribed "J. B. Nini, 1780" on shoulder of bust.
Mounted in a neoclassical gilt-brass surround.
In a technique of his own inventi...
Category
French Louis XVI Antique Late 18th Century Decorative Objects
Materials
Terracotta
18th Century Large Pair of Italian Gilded Handled Vases Neoclassical Carving
Located in Milan, IT
Set of two large 18th century Neoclassical giltwood vasesa pair of carved and giltwood handled centre vases, on square base, portapalme realized in carved Cembran pinewood with Neoclassical foliate motifs carved with vegetal patterns.
Could be mounted as large table lamps or used as decorative vases.
This pair of antique lamp bases...
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Italian Neoclassical Antique Late 18th Century Decorative Objects
Materials
Wood
18th Century English Hand Painted Leather Fire Bucket
Located in Nashville, TN
18th century English hand painted leather gallon fire bucket
Wonderfully aged and patinated oil painting of a cherub rising from a shell form flanked by dolphins.
Copper banding o...
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English Neoclassical Antique Late 18th Century Decorative Objects
Materials
Leather
Rare Pair of 18th Century Georgian Mahogany Wall Hanging Boxes
Located in Bedfordshire, GB
An extremely rare and delightful pair of late 18th century mahogany wall
Hanging boxes, the larger for storage of candles and the smaller for salt,
Havin...
Category
English Georgian Antique Late 18th Century Decorative Objects
Materials
Mahogany
Antique Hand-Carved Stone Sphinx Plaque
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
This antique stone plaque is a fragment from history. With the head of human, the body of a lion and the wings of a falcon, a mythical sphinx has...
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English Antique Late 18th Century Decorative Objects
Materials
Sandstone, Steel
Blue and White Delft Plate with Bird Made Netherlands 18th Century Circa 1780
Located in Katonah, NY
This Delft dish is hand-painted in fabulous, intense cobalt blue.
The center shows a lovely garden with a songbird among blooming flowers and a willow tree with its branches draped over the garden.
The border of the dish is filled with floral decoration and scrolling vines.
The edge is painted with a traditional yellow slip...
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Antique Late 18th Century Decorative Objects
Materials
Delft
Blue and White Dutch Delft Charger Netherlands Circa 1780 with Mark of "The Axe"
By The Axe
Located in Katonah, NY
Made in the factory of "The Axe" circa 1780, this blue and white Delft charger shows a lovely garden scene hand-painted in cobalt blue.
In the center, we see a pine tree, a garden fe...
Category
Dutch Chinoiserie Antique Late 18th Century Decorative Objects
Materials
Delft
Antique Genuine Northern Swedish Unusual Painted Blue Green Long Case Clock
Located in Kramfors, SE
Long case clock from northern Sweden made during the late 1700s. The clock has the original blue-green paint with unusual decor. Time has also created a unique patina that adds to the clock’s character. Additionally the clock also has a detailed hand-carved headpiece.
Far from all clocks...
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Swedish Folk Art Antique Late 18th Century Decorative Objects
Materials
Pine
Antique Polychrome and Gilded Wooden Statue, Late 18th Century Italy
Located in Cuneo, Italy (CN)
Ancient wooden statue, hand-carved depicting a devotee, with hand-made polychrome and gilded lacquering, built in the late 1700s for a church in Italy.
Size cm W 45 x H 97 x T 27.
Category
Italian Antique Late 18th Century Decorative Objects
Materials
Wood
English Mahogany Steel Engraved Stick Barometer Signed F. Tarone, Circa 1780
Located in Hollywood, SC
English mahogany stick Barometer with a broken arch pediment, brass urn finial, Satin wood string inlay, hinged glass door revealing a numeral steel engraved dial with original mounted thermometer and barometric pressure gauge. Signed F. Tarone. Late 18th Century Barometer...
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English Sheraton Antique Late 18th Century Decorative Objects
Materials
Steel
Candlestick, France, Sèvres Around 1785
Located in Greding, DE
Small fire-gilt bronze candlestick with blue faceted crystal glass and marble base. Probably "Manufacture des Cristaux et Emaux de la Reine" (Marie-Antoinette).
Category
French Louis XVI Antique Late 18th Century Decorative Objects
Materials
Crystal, Marble, Bronze
Large Neoclassical Carved Giltwood Mantel Clock Allegory of Time
Located in Nashville, TN
Estate lawyer direct must sell to settle probate .Presents very well with carved urns, parfum, floral bouquets, garlands and pyramid. Worn condition overall. Rubbing and chipped losses to gilding revealing red bole and bare wood in areas. Chipped losses to carved elements in areas. Some dirt accumulation. Wear around urns on plinth. Later metal back and glazing to bezel. With losses. Worn dial, embossed copper. Oxidation. With later associated sunburst pendulum. Original key. Working condition not guaranteed. Small dents and dings and time wear to finish . Most Photos of Giltwood case taken outside for true lighting...
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Swedish Neoclassical Antique Late 18th Century Decorative Objects
Materials
Giltwood
Antique Meissen Covered Pot or Jar with Flower Handle & Hand-Painted Fruits
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This antique covered jar or pot was made by the well known Meissen factory of Germany in approximately 1750 in the period Louis XV style. This lidd...
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German Louis XV Antique Late 18th Century Decorative Objects
Materials
Bronze
Fine Pair of Late 18th Century French Hand Painted Chinoiserie Cachepots
Located in Dallas, TX
A fine pair of late 18th century French Chinoiserie designed metal and lead lined cachepots. Hand painted Orientals scenes.
Category
French Chinoiserie Antique Late 18th Century Decorative Objects
Materials
Metal, Lead
Swedish Mora Clock Sven Nilsson Morin Model
Located in Hollywood, FL
This is a Swedish Mora clock Sven Nilsson Morin Model 100 % Original paint.
Category
Swedish Primitive Antique Late 18th Century Decorative Objects
Materials
Wood
Mantel Clock 19th Century Styl Empire by Ferdinand Berthoud À Paris
Located in Warsaw, PL
Ormolu bronze mantel clock flanked by a troubadour and musical instruments, signed 'Ferdinand Berthoud a Paris'.
The end of the 18th and beginning of the 19th century was a crucial time in which new technological advances helped to make watches more accurate and more portable. During the 1790s, the production of gilded bronze increased considerably as working conditions improved. The freedom of trade initiated by the French Revolution allowed many casters to develop large factories. The new factory environment gave them a chance to execute all stages of bronze work including drawing, casting, gilding, assembly, and trade of art objects. While the bronzers took creative liberty in creating all kinds of clocks in contrast to the noble and rigorous structure carried by the movement of neoclassicism. Under the reign of Empire, the case designs started gradually to develop away from a proportionate and strict classicism towards a baroque style and revival style. The rediscovery of medieval civilization was one of the intellectual curiosities of the beginning of the 19th century, with much input from the Ancien Régime and its institutions, rites and the medieval churches in which family ceremonies occurred.
This early nineteenth-century figural mantel clock is surmounted by a medieval musician. To be more precise, it is a french troubadour. Troubadours were known for composing and performing lyric poetry for the nobility back during medieval times. The clock is featuring a chiselled bronze troubadour, dressed in medieval fashion while holding a flute, playing a tune from sheet music called "Du Troubadour" that is resting on top of the rectangular clock case. In addition to that, the clock features a gilt bronze lute or vielle resting on a small stool on the opposite side of the clock’s case. The white enamel dial features the inscription Berthoud and is underlined by a bronze entourage chiselled with palmette motif, plus encompassed by c-scrolls and wreaths. The original hands are in blued steel and encircled by Roman numerals indicating hour next to Arabic numerals indicating minutes.
The small details that adorn the hexagonal plinth are reliefs, depicting two water fountains or basins on both sides with a lyre in between. The sculpted image of a lyre raised above the background features also foliage garlands tied on top with ribbons. The clock rests on seven spinning feet.
The clock was made in the well-known workshop of the Berthoud’s family that was recognized for their excellent work by the King.
Berthoud Clockmakers History.
Ferdinand Berthoud was a horologist and author of extensive treatises on timekeeping as well as a Swiss clockmaker serving the king of France, that produced many marine clocks, including a weight-driven version that inspired the first American sea-going clock. He was born in Plancemont, Switzerland, the son of an architect and judiciary. In 1741 he began a three-year apprenticeship as a clockmaker under his brother, Jean-Henri. He made his first marine chronometer in 1754 (sent for trial in 1761) and in 1764 was appointed a member of the Royal Society, London and Horloger Mécanicien de Sa Majesté et de la Marine ayant l'inspection de la construction des Horloges Marines. In 1769, Ferdinand Berthoud sent for his nephew Pierre-Louis Berthoud (1754–1813), commonly known as Louis Berthoud, a talented young watchmaker and clockmaker, inviting him to come to Paris from Couvet, Switzerland, to pursue his apprenticeship. Louis helped Ferdinand manufacture and repair the sea clocks...
Category
French Louis XVI Antique Late 18th Century Decorative Objects
Materials
Bronze
French Brass Large Candlesticks, Circa 1780
Located in Downingtown, PA
Stylish French Brass Candlesticks,
Circa 1780
The large French brass candlesticks are of circular form each with a hollow base and fluted column. Each with a detachable nozzle. Th...
Category
French Louis XVI Antique Late 18th Century Decorative Objects
Materials
Brass
Pair of Very Rare Carved and Gilted Wood Vases with Painted Sheet Metal Cachepot
Located in Walkertshofen, BY
This pair of Roman vases of the Louis-XVI period is extremely rare. The virtuosity of the sculpture follows with all the elements the Louis XVI sty...
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Italian Louis XVI Antique Late 18th Century Decorative Objects
Materials
Sheet Metal
18th Century Italian Majolica Albarello Drug Jar by Jacques Boselly
By Jacques Boselly 1
Located in Milan, IT
A Neoclassical late 18th century polychrome decorated drug jar or Albarello signed by the Italian Savonese artist Boselli Giacomo 1744-1808, a rare blue, yellow and polychrome majolica antique vase for collectors.
The Italian Albarello...
Category
European Neoclassical Antique Late 18th Century Decorative Objects
Materials
Majolica
Pair Creamware Dishes 18th Century England Painted in Pink & Purple Made c-1785
Located in Katonah, NY
This is a pair of English creamware dishes from the 18th century, created around 1785. The plates display a lovely chinoiserie scene with women selecting accessories. The scene depic...
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English Chinoiserie Antique Late 18th Century Decorative Objects
Materials
Creamware
Special Arts & Crafts Brass / Copper Bucket w. Rare Watering Can Spout & Handles
Located in Lisse, NL
Sizeable and museum quality, embossed copper with brass handles bucket on feet.
This stunning, sturdy and heavy antique and hand-crafted buc...
Category
English Arts and Crafts Antique Late 18th Century Decorative Objects
Materials
Brass, Copper
Elaborate Engraved George III Magnum Beer Decanter
By James Giles
Located in Steyning, West sussex
A rare Georgian decanter of shoulder form wheel engraved with a BEER cartouche surrounded with hops and vines, The reverse engraved with exotic game birds identical to those used by James Giles...
Category
Antique Late 18th Century Decorative Objects
Materials
Cut Glass
Neoclassical Set of 4 Antique Sterling Silver Candlesticks, Sheffield 1796
Located in London, London
Hallmarked in Sheffield in 1796 by John Greene & Co, this very handsome, George III, Antique Sterling Silver Set of Four Candlesticks, feature fluted decor...
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English Neoclassical Antique Late 18th Century Decorative Objects
Materials
Sterling Silver
Meissen Marcolini Period Porcelain Twin Handled Painted Fruit Basket
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
A fine antique German porcelain twin handled fruit basket by prolific makers Meissen and dating from the Marcolini period 1774 to 1814. The fruit basket stands raised on four Greek k...
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European Neoclassical Antique Late 18th Century Decorative Objects
Materials
Porcelain
The Clock is in a Excellent and Perfect Working Condition, Also it Has Recently
Located in Warsaw, PL
Portico clock signed “Persevalle à Reims”
This refined portico clock crafted in transitional Louis XVI – Empire style from ormolu and black marble is signed on the dial “Persevalle à Reims”. The Empire style was based on elements of the Roman Empire and its culture, which had been rediscovered starting in the eighteenth century. Bronze was the main material used in Empire style timepieces and both the patina and ormolu techniques were vastly used for ornamentation during this period. As for the source of inspiration for decorative motifs of Louis XVI style, it was coming from nature and antiquity thus many characteristic elements would reoccur in architecture, interior decoration and furniture. Many ornaments were borrowed from flora, and this love for nature appeared into decoration by the presence of a wreath of roses, baskets, palmettes, bows and ribbons.
The portico clock is mainly crafted from black marble and ormolu bronze embellishments, which with their minimalistic touch compliments one another. As mentioned before, the source of inspiration for this portico clock derived from antiquity. The columns which are a key feature of portico clocks are constructed in Greco-Roman architecture. The two front black pillars are made in Tuscan style with gilded capital and base, they are also entwined with an acanthus spiral around the pillar. The back columns, in contrast to the front one, are square and has only a face adorned with a gilded bronze floral garland. The four columns are connected on top with an entablature with a cylinder-shaped dial in the middle cast from bronze. The entablature is adorned on both sides with gilded lyres and flower vases.
The dial of the clock is signed ‘Persevalle à Reims’ and consists of blue Breguet-style hands that indicate hours laid out in Roman numerals and minutes in Arabic numerals on the enamel dial. The Breguet hands have a circle with a filled crescent shape on the side and have been featured its founder's watch hands for over two centuries now. This unique shape is sometimes referred to by the French word for apple, pomme.
Above the dial is situated a small black marble plinth and a marble medicis vase...
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French Louis XVI Antique Late 18th Century Decorative Objects
Materials
Marble, Bronze
Scent, or Perfume, Bottle, in Pale Blue Jasperware, Wedgwood C1790
By Wedgwood
Located in Melbourne, Victoria
A scent bottle in pale blue jasperware, with original silver CAP and dipper.
Decorated with Cupid playing the lyre, and Cupid singing. The God of Love suggests this was intended a...
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English Neoclassical Antique Late 18th Century Decorative Objects
Materials
Stoneware
Silver Jar or Jug, De San Faurí, Juan, Spain, Madrid, 18th Century
Located in Madrid, ES
Jug or jug. Silver. DE SAN FAURÍ, Juan (1745-1785). Spain, Madrid, towards the last third of the 18th century.
With contrast and burilada marks, and property name (Ochoa).
The jug has an oval base with slight curves and a body divided into two areas (wider in the lower half, slightly concave in the upper half) with a series of curved “gajos”; the peak shows simple architectural decoration and smooth areas; the handle is of a type known as brace, with classicist architectural elements; the lid follows the lines of the body and is finished off with a vegetable shape creating a knob. On one of the sides, towards the foot, there is the engraved text "Ochoa", referring to a former owner. Contrasting marks place the creation of the piece in Madrid. Another one that appears could be one of those used by the silversmith Juan de San Faurí. With Felipe V, numerous French influences, along with some Italian ones, came to silverware, both from the hand of craftsmen of these origins and from pieces. Little marking continues in the works, except in important centers such as Madrid, and civil typologies acquired great importance. As in the rest of the country, the Baroque, Rococo and Neoclassical tendencies coexisted at the Court, although, being the center that set the standard for the rest, the former soon departed, introducing Rococo before 1740 or on that date, and Neoclassicism around 1770 (gradually imposing itself from 1780). The jug follows the most common prototype since the arrival of the Bourbons, characterized by its European influence and the great difference it shows with the type known as the “spout jug”. Compare with the Francisco García...
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Spanish Neoclassical Antique Late 18th Century Decorative Objects
Materials
Silver
George III Pair of Neoclassical Antique Sterling Silver Candlesticks, Made 1781
Located in London, London
Hallmarked in Sheffield, 1781 by John Winter & Co. This wonderful, George III, Antique, Sterling Silver Pair of Candlesticks, feature bead borders, sunken fluting, acanthus decoratio...
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English Neoclassical Antique Late 18th Century Decorative Objects
Materials
Sterling Silver
Chinese Export Porcelain Large Figures of Mythical Characters
Located in Downingtown, PA
Chinese export porcelain large mythical figures,
Probably of Shouxing, God of Longevity
Circa 1775
The two Chinese Export figures stand on green shaped bases and although they a...
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Chinese Chinese Export Antique Late 18th Century Decorative Objects
Materials
Porcelain
18th Century Viennese Figural Porcelain Greek Mythology Group of Europa and Zeus
Located in Haarlem, NL
Beautiful large Greek mythology white porcelain figural group with Europa en Zeus.
I never came across such a large model and think it's impressive by size, details and color.
...
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Austrian Antique Late 18th Century Decorative Objects
Materials
Porcelain
18th Century, Italian Maiolica Flower Pot, Pasquale Rubati, Milan, 1770 circa
Located in Milano, IT
Maiolica flower pot “a mezzaluna”
decorated with trompe l’oeil
Pasquale Rubati Factory
Milan, 1770 circa
It measures: 4.7 in (cm 12) X 5 in (...
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Italian Rococo Antique Late 18th Century Decorative Objects
Materials
Maiolica
Mantel Clock 18th Century Louis XVI Period by Arnoux À Paris
Located in Warsaw, PL
This elegant portico clock crafted in transitional Louis XVI – Empire style from ormolu, white and black marble, is signed on the dial “Arnoux à Paris”. Decorative motifs of Louis XV...
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French Louis XVI Antique Late 18th Century Decorative Objects
Materials
Marble, Bronze
Italian Tooled Letter Box With Barberini Coat Of Arms
Located in Essex, MA
Slant hinged lid opening to a fitted compartment and conforming case with overall tooled decoration. Iron handle and latches.
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Italian Antique Late 18th Century Decorative Objects
Materials
Leather, Wood
Italian Urns with Male Figures with Crowns, a Pair
Located in Dallas, TX
Large pair of fabulous Italian urns with male figures with crowns. Swirls in blues and rose on the reverse. Circa 1780-1800.
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Italian Antique Late 18th Century Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
18th Century French Louis XVI Plaster Bust Portrait of Nicolas de Condorcet
Located in Dallas, TX
An 18th French plaster bust of a young aristocrat with a charming gaze and a wonderful old patina.
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French Neoclassical Antique Late 18th Century Decorative Objects
Materials
Plaster
Antique Sterling Silver Bon Bon Basket
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive and rare antique Georgian English sterling silver swing handled bon bon basket; an addition to our ornamental silver...
Category
British George III Antique Late 18th Century Decorative Objects
Materials
Sterling Silver
Swedish Black Lacquered and Gilt Chinoiserie Tall Case Clock, Lanner, Circa 1775
By Josua Lanner
Located in Hollywood, SC
Swedish black lacquered and gilt Chinoiserie tall case clock with arched decorative floral hood, flanking finials, turned bulbous columns, ormolu and steel engraved face, figural flo...
Category
Swedish Gustavian Antique Late 18th Century Decorative Objects
Materials
Ormolu, Steel
18th Century French Louis XIV Polished Wrought Iron Four-Light Candelabra
Located in Dallas, TX
Decorate a mantel or a buffet with this elegant antique four-arm candelabra. Crafted in southern France circa 1780, the large forged piece stands on an octagonal base over a central turned stem, and features four scrolled arms decorated with acanthus leaves and dressed with circular bobeches. The Louis XIV candelabra...
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French Louis XIV Antique Late 18th Century Decorative Objects
Materials
Wrought Iron
French Late 18thh Century Louis XVI Gilt Bronze Incense Burner or Brule Parfum
Located in Berlin, DE
French Late 18th Century Louis XVI Gilt Bronze Incense Burner or Brule Parfum
A round and fluted foot surrounded by a laurel wreath standing on gilt bronze rectangular plinth which is mounted on a green marbled metal base. The round foot carries a hemispherical bowl, which together with the also hemspispherical cover, form a globular shape. The bowl and lid bear finely chased, radially applied lancet leaf reliefs, the rim of the bowl shows a frieze of openwork pearl pattern cartouches alternating with 6 button-like decorative knobs...
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French Louis XVI Antique Late 18th Century Decorative Objects
Materials
Marble, Bronze
English Penwork Box
Located in Southampton, NY
English penwork box
Wooden box handpainted in a handsome black with white floral design and decoration.
The interior of the cover signed and dated 'Emily...
Category
British Antique Late 18th Century Decorative Objects
Materials
Wood, Paint
Pair of 18th Century French Louis XV Carved Giltwood Altar Candlesticks
Located in Dallas, TX
Make a dramatic statement on your dining table with this pair of large, antique candlesticks. Carved in France, circa 1780, the decorative altar sticks sit on scroll feet, and have e...
Category
French Louis XV Antique Late 18th Century Decorative Objects
Materials
Gesso, Giltwood
Chinese Qing Dynasty Wood Sculpture
Located in Dallas, TX
18th/19th Century Chinese Wood Sculpture Of A Emperor or General. Retains Some Polychrome Decoration And Horsehair Beard, Male Figure Seated On ...
Category
Chinese Qing Antique Late 18th Century Decorative Objects
Materials
Wood
Late 18th Century Table Top Writing Desk
Located in Dallas, TX
Rare English table top fall front writing desk in burl walnut and blue eglomise painted oval panels. Ten panels inside painted with flowers and...
Category
English Antique Late 18th Century Decorative Objects
Materials
Wood, Walnut, Paint
Late 18th Century Dagoty French Porcelain Plate Cobalt Blue Children Playing
By Dagoty
Located in Katonah, NY
We are pleased to offer this extraordinary Dagoty porcelain plate showing children playing.
The happy children are joined by their dog in a scene painted in grisaille.
On this plate, the border of deep cobalt blue is lavishly gilded in a dramatic geometric pattern.
As we see here, burnished gilt was another hallmark of Dagoty porcelains.
The formal border juxtaposes the informal scene of the children at play with the geometric design.
This type of contrast is typically French, and only the French made porcelains with this particular type of sophisticated contrast.
Romanticism had a strong influence on the Dagoty porcelains of the last decade of the 18th century. Anecdotal scenes, indoor scenes, and scenes showing children's games replaced neoclassical subjects.
The new themes were more human and had a much less rigid atmosphere.
Condition: Excellent
Diameter: 8 inches
Price: $420
Background:
The Paris retail shop was on the Boulevard Montmartre.
The Dagoty factory made hard paste porcelain. The factory was in the Rue de Chevreuse, Paris, leased for nine years in 1800 by brothers Pierre-Louis (1771-1840) and Etienne-Jean-Baptiste Dagoty (1772-1800). Pierre-Louis became sole owner in 1804, and in 1807 the lease was renewed for a further nine years. The factory was under the protection of the Empress Josephine and supplied porcelain for Versailles. In 1816, Dagoty went into partnership with Edouard Honoré...
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French Empire Antique Late 18th Century Decorative Objects
Materials
Porcelain
18th Century Italian Carved and Gilded Wood Pair of Antique Candelabrum
Located in Casale Monferrato, IT
Rare large pair of antique table candelabrum in carved and giled wood with five arms for five candles. Great artistic quality of the 18th centur...
Category
Italian Antique Late 18th Century Decorative Objects
Materials
Wood
Chippendale Tea Caddy, c1770
Located in valatie, NY
Chippendale tea caddy, c1770, burl veneered mahogany paneled front and sides with cross banded border raised on original ball and claw cast brass feet. The two interior compartments,...
Category
English Chippendale Antique Late 18th Century Decorative Objects
Materials
Brass
Blue and White Delft Dish Hand-Painted Netherlands, Circa 1780
Located in Katonah, NY
This blue and white hand-painted Dutch Delft dish was made in the Netherlands in the 18th century, circa 1780.
The composition has excellent movement. The ...
Category
Dutch Rococo Antique Late 18th Century Decorative Objects
Materials
Delft
Clodian Terracotta Sculpture of Cherubs and Dog
Located in Tarrytown, NY
Terracotta sculpture of cherubs and dog by Clodian. On wood base, circa 1788. Plaque on base with artists name.
Category
Antique Late 18th Century Decorative Objects
Materials
Terracotta
Vanitas Sculpture, Italy End of 18th Century
Located in Milan, IT
Over the carved wooden painted base depicting a rock, is set a Vanitas, plaster cast sculpture of a human skull, with femoral bones. Italy last part of 18th century.
Category
Italian Antique Late 18th Century Decorative Objects
Materials
Plaster, Wood
Antique Librarian's Book Tray, English, Tool Slide, Storage, Georgian, C.1800
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique librarian's book tray. An English, mahogany tool slide, dating to the Georgian period, circa 1800.
Collect books from the library stack...
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British Antique Late 18th Century Decorative Objects
Materials
Wood
Swedish Mora Clock Sven Nilsson Morin Model
Located in Hollywood, FL
This is an unusual 100% Original Swedish Mora Clock Sven Nilsson Morin Model.
Sven Nilsson Morin made his clocks from 1780 to 1810 and is one of Sweden's most famous clock makers.
Category
Swedish Primitive Antique Late 18th Century Decorative Objects
Materials
Wood
Chinese Powder-Blue Gilt-Decorated Jars, 18th Century
Located in Rome, IT
Pair of Chinese 18' century powder-blue gilt-decorated jars.
Each gold painted with a composite floral patterns.
Measure: Height 43 cm.
Category
Chinese Antique Late 18th Century Decorative Objects
Materials
Porcelain
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It’s an excellent example of the sought-after ceramics coming out of South Africa’s KwaZulu-Natal province.
With a High-Tech Flagship and Cool Collabs, Lladró Is Breaking the Mold for Porcelain Production
Thanks to its new leadership, the Spanish maker of figurines, busts and lighting is on a mission to update the art of porcelain for the 21st century.
Zoë Powell’s Magnolia 05 Vessel Is Handmade from Clay She Unearthed Herself
The free-form stoneware piece is inspired by the magnolia tree and its associations with home.
8 Ways to Breathe New Life into a Space with Plants
The pair behind the Instagram account @houseplantclub share their tips for making any room of the house gloriously green.
Paris Gallerist Sandy Toupenet Gets Fired Up over 20th-Century Ceramics and Inventive New Makers
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.
These Soft Sculptures Are Childhood Imaginary Friends Come to Life
Miami artist and designer Gabriela Noelle’s fantastical creations appeal to the Peter Pan in all of us.
This Vivacious Teapot Has Agnes Martin on One Side and Jean-Michel Basquiat on the Other
Ceramist Roberto Lugo brings a street-art sensibility to a dainty serving vessel while paying homage to his artistic heroes.
This Rare Set of 100 Alessi Vases Includes Designs by Scores of International Artists
Alessandro Mendini, Michael Graves, Ettore Sottsass and other design luminaries contributed to this unusual collection of porcelain wares representing a time capsule of late-20th-century decorative art.
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