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Period: Mid-18th Century
18th Century Giltwood Sculpture of a Female Nude
By Michelangelo Buonarroti
Located in New York, NY
This giltwood sculpture was carved in the round, probably in southern France or northern Italy in the 1760s. Her pronounced musculature speaks to the ongoing influence of Michelange...
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French Neoclassical Antique Mid-18th Century Decorative Objects

Materials

Bronze

Unusual 19th Century Chinese Inkstone
Located in New York, NY
A large, unusual and beautifully carved 19th century or possibly earlier Chinese inkstone. Pieces in this condition are rarely seen today and are striking and decorative emblems of h...
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Chinese Antique Mid-18th Century Decorative Objects

Materials

Stone

An Exquisite Pair of Carved 18th Century Silver Gilt Pilasters
Located in New York, NY
Pair of Italian Rococo (mid-18th Cent) carved silver gilt pilaster wall plaques with bird and floral carving under an Ionic capital pediment
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Italian Rococo Antique Mid-18th Century Decorative Objects

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Silver Leaf

Pair of Porcelaine de Paris Vases Signed and Gifted to "la Princess de Lamballe"
Located in New Orleans, LA
This pair of vases is made of exceptionally fine Porcelaine de Paris from the 18th century. The bronze mounts are covered in gold, and were 19th century additions. The porcelain itself is a phenomenal blue color with gold designs on it that looks magnificent. The vases each have a set of four portraits on them as well: two horizontal scenes on the front and back, with two vertical portraits above them on the front and back as well. The paintings on the front of each have people in them, whereas the ones on the back depict country scenes and buildings. The inscription under the lid of the vase reads "Offert par Le Duc de Richelieu a la Princess de Lomballe." The Duke of Richelieu who gave these vases was most likely Louis François Armand de...
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French Antique Mid-18th Century Decorative Objects

Materials

Bronze, Gold Plate

Antique Bust of a Spanish Knight, Hand Carved with Original Gesso and Paint
Located in Oxfordshire, GB
Wooden bust of a knight. A wonderful armored knight carved from lime wood. The knight is well carved with the face (with moustache) looking out of the ...
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Spanish Baroque Antique Mid-18th Century Decorative Objects

Materials

Pine

Pair of Bronze Cherubs on Marble Bases
Located in London, by appointment only
A fine pair of mid-18th century French bronze cherubs standing contrapposto, one playing an instrument and the other holding a knife opening a oyster shell. Both standing besides tre...
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French Louis XV Antique Mid-18th Century Decorative Objects

Pair of Meissen Covered Potpourri Vases, circa 1745
Located in New York, NY
Pair of Meissen covered potpourri vases, circa 1745.
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German Antique Mid-18th Century Decorative Objects

Materials

Porcelain

Pair of Candlesticks, Denmark, 1750-1780
Located in Kastrup, DK
Pair of charming Danish Baroque candlesticks in wood with ebonized light stems, marble bases and pewter bobeches, Denmark, circa 1750-1780.
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Danish Baroque Antique Mid-18th Century Decorative Objects

Materials

Wood

Silvered Baroque Large Pair Friezes with Mirrors - Wall Sconces or Sculptures
Located in Alessandria, Piemonte
O/6818 - Large, important and beautiful pair of Italian old friezes, that completely decorate a wall, more than a picture, but like two sculptures. They may be used also like scon...
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Italian Baroque Revival Antique Mid-18th Century Decorative Objects

Materials

Fruitwood

Albert Baillon Bronze Dorè Architects Winding Clock
By Jean-Baptiste Albert Baillon III
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Very handsome moulded bronze dorè mantel clock, glass door covered dial with roman numerals and numbered quarter hour points, reverse door with interior pierced cover plate and signed mechanism; "Albert Baillon A Paris" mounted atop a fluted Roman column with laurel surround and swag beneath on a rectangular base with well articulated architects tools...
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French Antique Mid-18th Century Decorative Objects

Louis XV Gold-Mounted Lacquer Snuff Box
Located in Spencertown, NY
The cover and base inset with gouache miniatures of the front and back of a chateau, signed Andre inv. with tortoiseshell lined interior maker's mark JG cross between, Paris, 1762-1768.
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French Louis XV Antique Mid-18th Century Decorative Objects

Materials

Gold

English Oak Tallcase Clock
Located in Greenwich, CT
Fine 18th century English tallcase clock, the 8 day movement with brass face and silvered chapter ring by John Glover, London, the case of provincial manuf...
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English Georgian Antique Mid-18th Century Decorative Objects

Materials

Brass

Pair of 18th century Wooden Gilded Corner Consoles
Located in Casteren, NL
Pair of wooden gilded consoles. This beautiful rare ornaments were made in the south of France. Dates circa 1740.
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French Baroque Antique Mid-18th Century Decorative Objects

Materials

Giltwood

Swedish Rocaille Giltwood Wall Clock
Located in Kittery Point, ME
Surmounted by a pierced foliate cresting, flanked by glazed panels to the sides and below, the white enamel dial with Roman hours and Arabic minutes, inscribed Nils Berg Stockholm, t...
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Swedish Rococo Antique Mid-18th Century Decorative Objects

Materials

Metal

Japanese antique stone Buddha “Nyoirin Kannon”/1750-1850/Edo period
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
This Buddha is called "nyoi-rin-kannon" in Japanese. It is a Buddha statue that grants wishes as you wish and removes suffering. This sitting figure with his hands on his cheeks show...
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Japanese Edo Antique Mid-18th Century Decorative Objects

Materials

Stone

Gruppo di scimmie in legno intagliato. Lombardia, seconda metà del XVIII secolo
Located in Milano, IT
Gruppo di quattro scimmie in legno di tiglio finemente intagliato e patinato scuro. I primati, rappresentati con dovizia di particolari anatomici, assumono pose singolari che le rend...
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Italian Other Antique Mid-18th Century Decorative Objects

Materials

Wood

c. 1765 George III Tea Caddy
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
George III tea caddy, circa 1765, English. Raised on later Regency brass ball feet. Mahogany on oak. Working lock. Alterations circa 1780 to the i...
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English George III Antique Mid-18th Century Decorative Objects

Materials

Oak

18th Century French Provencal Terracotta Olive Oil Jar from Biot
Located in Dallas, TX
This large, antique earthenware olive oil jar was created in Biot, Provence, Southern France, circa 1760. Made of blond clay and neutral in color, the terracotta vase has a tradition...
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French Antique Mid-18th Century Decorative Objects

Materials

Earthenware, Terracotta

Chinese Export Famille Rose Porcelain Garniture
Located in Downingtown, PA
Chinese Export Five Piece Famille Rose Porcelain Garniture, circa 1730-1750 The garniture of five Chinese Export porcelain vases consists of three covered baluster vases and two ...
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Chinese Chinese Export Antique Mid-18th Century Decorative Objects

Materials

Porcelain

18th Century, French, Hand Crafted Terracotta Olive Jar from Biot Provence
Located in Dallas, TX
This antique earthenware olive jar was created in Biot, Southern France, circa 1760. Made of blond clay and neutral in color, the terracotta vase has a traditional round bulbous shap...
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French Antique Mid-18th Century Decorative Objects

Materials

Earthenware, Terracotta

Rare Facet Cut Taper Candlestick
Located in Steyning, West sussex
A rare facet cut glass taper candlestick.
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English Antique Mid-18th Century Decorative Objects

Materials

Cut Glass

Large 18th Century Wood Carved Statue of "Saint Francis of Assisi"
Located in Kastrup, DK
Rare and large 18th century carved religious figure that resembles St. Francis. 159 cm / 62.5 inch tall. Carved in one piece of Balayong wood....
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Philippine Baroque Antique Mid-18th Century Decorative Objects

Materials

Wood

Pair of Small Blue and White Dutch Delft Vases Made, 18th Century circa 1760
By De Drie Vergulde Astonnekens
Located in Katonah, NY
This pair of blue and white Dutch Delft vases was hand-painted in cobalt blue. The exquisite blue decoration features an all-around scene in the "Thousand Flowers" style of the 18th...
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Dutch Rococo Antique Mid-18th Century Decorative Objects

Materials

Delft

18th Century Meissen Porcelain Model of a King Charles Spaniel, J.J. Kändler
Located in New York, NY
An 18th century Louis XVI period Meissen porcelain model of a King Charles spaniel, blue crossed swords mark, after the model by J.J. Kändler. The spotted dog with mouth open to reve...
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German Louis XVI Antique Mid-18th Century Decorative Objects

Materials

Porcelain

Set of 3 Florentine Italian Louis XVI Candelabra in Mecca Carved Silver Wood
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful and elegant set of 3 Italian Florentine candelabra in Mecca carved wood and gilt silver dating from the mid to end of the 18th centur...
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Italian Louis XVI Antique Mid-18th Century Decorative Objects

Materials

Wood

Pair Mennecy 18th Century French Porcelain Pots Made Circa 1750
Located in Katonah, NY
We are pleased to offer these beautiful Mennecy porcelain blush pots. The pots are decorated with hand-painted flowers in rich enamel colors, among them the distinctive Mennecy purp...
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French Rococo Antique Mid-18th Century Decorative Objects

Materials

Porcelain

Japanese Edo Carved Stone Bodhisattva Sculptures
Located in New York, NY
Japanese Edo period pair of carved stone female Bodhisattva sculptures, hand painted. The pair has incised markings on their backs and was made in circa 1...
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Japanese Edo Antique Mid-18th Century Decorative Objects

Materials

Stone

Chased Gilt Bronze Rocaille Louis XV Cartel by Viger, Case Attributed to Osmond
By François Viger
Located in Paris, FR
François Viger, reçu maître horloger reçu maître en 1744 Case Attributed to Robert Osmond (1711-1789), reçu maître fondeur en janvier 1746 Im...
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French Louis XV Antique Mid-18th Century Decorative Objects

Materials

Bronze

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