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Period: 19th Century
Technique: Hand-Crafted
Set of 4 Rusted 19th Century Decorative Finials
Located in Tilburg, NL
Set of 4 Rusted Decorative Finials. End of 19th century. This is a wonderful antique set of rusted (fence) finials. Great as decoration on a desk, cabinet or table or usable as bo...
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19th Century Unknown Arts and Crafts Antique Hand-Crafted Abstract Sculptures

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Iron

Set of 4 Rusted 19th Century Decorative Finials
Set of 4 Rusted 19th Century Decorative Finials

Set of 4 Rusted 19th Century Decorative Finials

Japanese antique wooden bowl/Late 19th Century/Wabi-Sabi
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
We have received a very cool wooden Bowl. The wooden bowl was made in the meiji period. It is thought to have been made after the late 19th century. it can be used as an attractive...
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19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Hand-Crafted Abstract Sculptures

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Wood

Japanese antique wooden bowl/Late 19th Century/Wabi-Sabi
Japanese antique wooden bowl/Late 19th Century/Wabi-Sabi

Japanese antique wooden bowl/Late 19th Century/Wabi-Sabi

Japanese antique wooden bowl/Late 19th Century/Wabi-Sabi wall art
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
I have received a very cool wooden Bowl. The wooden bowl was made in the Edo period. It's very dry. It must have been exposed to rain and wind for quite some time. It is thought to ...
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19th Century Japanese Edo Antique Hand-Crafted Abstract Sculptures

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Wood

Japanese antique wooden bowl/Late 19th Century/Wabi-Sabi wall art
Japanese antique wooden bowl/Late 19th Century/Wabi-Sabi wall art

Japanese antique wooden bowl/Late 19th Century/Wabi-Sabi wall art

Mid 19th Century Pair of Ashford Pietra Dura Obelisks
Located in London, GB
An excellent mid19th Century pair of Ashford black marble obelisks inlaid with a selection of specimen marbles applied to the front of each column in a d...
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Mid-19th Century English Art Nouveau Antique Hand-Crafted Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Marble

Mid 19th Century Pair of Ashford Pietra Dura Obelisks
Mid 19th Century Pair of Ashford Pietra Dura Obelisks

Mid 19th Century Pair of Ashford Pietra Dura Obelisks

19th Century Asian Antique Tropical Wood Hand - The Pearl of Wisdom Ornament
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A single, antique Asian tropical wood hand, the pearl of wisdom ornament, in good condition. The pearl was a symbol of the most valuable treasure, wisdom...
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Late 19th Century Burmese Antique Hand-Crafted Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Wood

19th Century Asian Antique Tropical Wood Hand - The Pearl of Wisdom Ornament
19th Century Asian Antique Tropical Wood Hand - The Pearl of Wisdom Ornament

19th Century Asian Antique Tropical Wood Hand - The Pearl of Wisdom Ornament

Pair of 19th Century Rusted Finials
Located in Tilburg, NL
Pair of Rusted Decorative Finials. End of 19th century. This is a wonderful antique pair of rusted (fence) finials. Great as decoration on a desk, cabinet or table or usable as b...
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19th Century Unknown Arts and Crafts Antique Hand-Crafted Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Iron

Pair of 19th Century Rusted Finials
Pair of 19th Century Rusted Finials

Pair of 19th Century Rusted Finials

Pair of Rusted 19th Century Decorative Finials
Located in Tilburg, NL
Pair of Rusted Decorative Finials. End of 19th century. This is a wonderful antique pair of rusted (fence) finials. Great as decoration on a desk, cabinet or table or usable as bookends. Elegant and well proportioned cross shape with a gothic appearance. Please note the little flower you'll find attached to the base. Beautifully rusted and patinated over time. Therefore the charm of these finials comes as much from of the shape as from the patination. Great warm and earthy tones. Heavy quality and execution. Please note we have another set of 2 rusted finials...
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19th Century Unknown Arts and Crafts Antique Hand-Crafted Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Iron

Pair of Rusted 19th Century Decorative Finials
Pair of Rusted 19th Century Decorative Finials

Pair of Rusted 19th Century Decorative Finials

Sculptural Carved Pedestal in Solid Oak, Antique Italian, 19th Century
Located in Odense, DK
Impressive large Antique Italian pedestal in Oak. This sculptural piece was originally used for pressing grapes in the winery. The pedest...
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19th Century Italian Brutalist Antique Hand-Crafted Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Wood, Oak

Sculptural Carved Pedestal in Solid Oak, Antique Italian, 19th Century
Sculptural Carved Pedestal in Solid Oak, Antique Italian, 19th Century

Sculptural Carved Pedestal in Solid Oak, Antique Italian, 19th Century

Battle Between Centaurs and Lapites High Relief in Carrara White Marble Late19th
By Europa Antiques
Located in Madrid, ES
Battle between Centaurs and Lapites high relief in Carrara white marble Late 19th century Measures: Height 40 cm Width 142 cm Thickness 5 cm Weight 75 kg Material white Carra...
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Late 19th Century Italian Baroque Antique Hand-Crafted Abstract Sculptures

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Carrara Marble

Battle Between Centaurs and Lapites High Relief in Carrara White Marble Late19th
Battle Between Centaurs and Lapites High Relief in Carrara White Marble Late19th

Battle Between Centaurs and Lapites High Relief in Carrara White Marble Late19th

Sculptural Carved Pedestal in Solid Oak, Antique Italian, 19th Century
Located in Odense, DK
Impressive large antique Italian pedestal in Oak. This sculptural piece was originally used for pressing grapes in the winery. The pedestal is mounted with a square plinth, which sits on the cylindrical column with twisted grooves. A beautiful and decorative pedestal for ceramic, plant pots and...
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19th Century Italian Antique Hand-Crafted Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Wood, Oak

Sculptural Carved Pedestal in Solid Oak, Antique Italian, 19th Century
Sculptural Carved Pedestal in Solid Oak, Antique Italian, 19th Century

Sculptural Carved Pedestal in Solid Oak, Antique Italian, 19th Century

Labyrinth Di Side 'Anatolia' White Carrara Marble, Late 19th Century
By Europa Antiques
Located in Madrid, ES
LABYRINTH DI SIDE (ANATOLIA) WHITE CARRARA MARBLE late 19th Century Italy Made of white Carrara marble. WIDTH 70 cm LENGTH 70 cm THICKNESS 10 cm WEIGHT 147 Kg DIAMETER OF THE...
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Late 19th Century Italian Baroque Antique Hand-Crafted Abstract Sculptures

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Carrara Marble

Labyrinth Di Side 'Anatolia' White Carrara Marble, Late 19th Century
Labyrinth Di Side 'Anatolia' White Carrara Marble, Late 19th Century

Labyrinth Di Side 'Anatolia' White Carrara Marble, Late 19th Century

Late 19th Century Bronze / Marble Sculpture
Located in Tarry Town, NY
Late 19th century well executed large patinated bronze figural sculpture of a seated cupid / winged putti resting of an oval marble base. The piece is in great condition. Minor wear ...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Hand-Crafted Abstract Sculptures

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Marble, Bronze

Late 19th Century Bronze / Marble Sculpture
Late 19th Century Bronze / Marble Sculpture

Late 19th Century Bronze / Marble Sculpture

19th Century Italian Neoclassical Style Torso, Antique Carrara Marble Décor
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An antique Italian torso of a Roman male in hand carved Carrara marble and mounted onto a black marble base, in good condition. The Italian décor represe...
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Late 19th Century Italian Neoclassical Antique Hand-Crafted Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Carrara Marble

19th Century Italian Neoclassical Style Torso, Antique Carrara Marble Décor
19th Century Italian Neoclassical Style Torso, Antique Carrara Marble Décor

19th Century Italian Neoclassical Style Torso, Antique Carrara Marble Décor

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19th Century Hammer Currency, Ensuba, Bafia People, Cameroon
Located in Point Richmond, CA
19th century hammer currency, Ensuba, Bafia People, Cameroon Sometimes referred to as potato masher currency, but known to the Bafia people as ensuba,...
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Late 19th Century Cameroonian Tribal Antique Hand-Crafted Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

19th Century Hammer Currency, Ensuba, Bafia People, Cameroon
19th Century Hammer Currency, Ensuba, Bafia People, Cameroon

19th Century Hammer Currency, Ensuba, Bafia People, Cameroon

Antique Molded Copper Dust Pan
Located in Sheffield, MA
The antique copper dust pan or crumber has a molded flared design with two "button" indentations at the top for the fingers. Wonderful aged patina in a favori...
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Mid-19th Century French Louis XV Antique Hand-Crafted Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Copper

Antique Molded Copper Dust Pan
Antique Molded Copper Dust Pan

Antique Molded Copper Dust Pan

Twisted Copper Lanyard Wreath Industrial Circle Form Sculpture Wall Art Hanging
Located in Hyattsville, MD
Antique late 19th century twisted Lanyard pattern copper tube circle form. Could be mounted or hung. Hollow with some holes from the hand crafting.
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Late 19th Century American Arts and Crafts Antique Hand-Crafted Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Copper

Twisted Copper Lanyard Wreath Industrial Circle Form Sculpture Wall Art Hanging
Twisted Copper Lanyard Wreath Industrial Circle Form Sculpture Wall Art Hanging

Twisted Copper Lanyard Wreath Industrial Circle Form Sculpture Wall Art Hanging

Antique Rustic Anglo-Indian Candleholder
Located in Sheffield, MA
The large sculptural antique rustic Anglo-Indian candleholder made from architectural element. Carved hardwood with an indented metal disk and spike or pricket for candles with extra...
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Late 19th Century Indian British Colonial Antique Hand-Crafted Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Hardwood

Antique Rustic Anglo-Indian Candleholder
Antique Rustic Anglo-Indian Candleholder

Antique Rustic Anglo-Indian Candleholder

19th Century Rosso Marble Head of Zeus - Antique Italian Decor
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An antique hand carved Rosso Verona marble sculpture or mask of Zeus with detailed carvings, in good condition. Similar can be viewed at the temple collection in the British museum i...
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19th Century Italian Renaissance Antique Hand-Crafted Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Marble

19th Century Rosso Marble Head of Zeus - Antique Italian Decor
19th Century Rosso Marble Head of Zeus - Antique Italian Decor

19th Century Rosso Marble Head of Zeus - Antique Italian Decor

19th Century Chinese Stone Horse Hitching Post
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...
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Early 19th Century Chinese Antique Hand-Crafted Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Stone

19th Century Chinese Stone Horse Hitching Post
19th Century Chinese Stone Horse Hitching Post

19th Century Chinese Stone Horse Hitching Post

Sleep Guardian or Kata Sergo Ethiopia TOTEM 1 in Solid Natural Cedar Wood
Located in Paris, FR
TOTEM 1 sleep guardian or Kata Sergo from the ethnic Gorague´, South / South West Ethiopia. Different ridges are intended to evacuate the bad vibes from the fireplace to the top h...
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19th Century Ethiopian Antique Hand-Crafted Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Sleep Guardian or Kata Sergo Ethiopia TOTEM 1 in Solid Natural Cedar Wood
Sleep Guardian or Kata Sergo Ethiopia TOTEM 1 in Solid Natural Cedar Wood

Sleep Guardian or Kata Sergo Ethiopia TOTEM 1 in Solid Natural Cedar Wood

Early 19th Century Italian Leather Military Cap
Located in Chicago, IL
Early 19th century Italian leather military cap Unique object with worn, yet sturdy, wonderful patina.
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Early 19th Century Italian Antique Hand-Crafted Abstract Sculptures

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Leather

Early 19th Century Italian Leather Military Cap
Early 19th Century Italian Leather Military Cap

Early 19th Century Italian Leather Military Cap

19th Century French Casting Lost Wax Decorative Object
Located in Miami, FL
A fine French bronze sculpture casting or "cire perdue"/lost wax estimated to date back to the 19th century. This interest mold depicts Centaurs and possibly Claudia. Lost-wax cas...
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19th Century French Antique Hand-Crafted Abstract Sculptures

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Other

19th Century French Casting Lost Wax Decorative Object
19th Century French Casting Lost Wax Decorative Object

19th Century French Casting Lost Wax Decorative Object

Late 19th Century Hand-Forged Iron Shoe, Likely a Cobblers Sample
Located in Chicago, IL
Late 19th century hand-forged iron shoe, likely a Conblers sample.    
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Early 19th Century European Antique Hand-Crafted Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Iron

Late 19th Century Hand-Forged Iron Shoe, Likely a Cobblers Sample
Late 19th Century Hand-Forged Iron Shoe, Likely a Cobblers Sample

Late 19th Century Hand-Forged Iron Shoe, Likely a Cobblers Sample

Sleep Guardian or Kata Sergo Ethiopian TOTEM 2 in Solid Natural Cedar Wood
Located in Paris, FR
TOTEM 2 sleep guardian or Kata Sergo from the ethnic Gorague´, South / South West Ethiopia. Different ridges are intended to evacuate the bad vibes from the fireplace to the top h...
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Late 19th Century Ethiopian Antique Hand-Crafted Abstract Sculptures

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Iron

Sleep Guardian or Kata Sergo Ethiopian TOTEM 2 in Solid Natural Cedar Wood
Sleep Guardian or Kata Sergo Ethiopian TOTEM 2 in Solid Natural Cedar Wood

Sleep Guardian or Kata Sergo Ethiopian TOTEM 2 in Solid Natural Cedar Wood

French Zinc Building Finial
Located in Sheffield, MA
Antique zinc finial has small scallops around the bottom with holes for nails or screws when it was once attached to a building. Great as garden e...
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Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Hand-Crafted Abstract Sculptures

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Zinc

French Zinc Building Finial
French Zinc Building Finial

French Zinc Building Finial

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Set of 3 Architectural Temple Roof Finials from Thailand, circa 19th Century
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Set of 3 architectural temple roof finials (Chofa) from Thailand, circa 19th century The Chofa- literally, sky tassel - is a stylized representati...
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19th Century Thai Tribal Antique Hand-Crafted Abstract Sculptures

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Wood

Set of 3 Architectural Temple Roof Finials from Thailand, circa 19th Century
Set of 3 Architectural Temple Roof Finials from Thailand, circa 19th Century

Set of 3 Architectural Temple Roof Finials from Thailand, circa 19th Century

H 41.25 in W 8 in D 8 in
#07 from the "Los Infortunios De La Virtud, Two Antique Intervened Porcelain
By Armando de la Garza
Located in Miami Beach, FL
Untitled #7 from Los Infortunios de la Virtud series Two Antique porcelain Porcelain intervened by the artist with oil paint, gold, silver, latex, and fethears Individual s...
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Mid-19th Century Mexican Romantic Antique Hand-Crafted Abstract Sculptures

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Gold

#07 from the "Los Infortunios De La Virtud, Two Antique Intervened Porcelain
#07 from the "Los Infortunios De La Virtud, Two Antique Intervened Porcelain

#07 from the "Los Infortunios De La Virtud, Two Antique Intervened Porcelain

H 8.26 in W 5.2 in D 2.7 in

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