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Period: 18th Century and Earlier
Christ 18 ° Century in Oak, France
Located in Brussels, Brussels
Christ from the 18th century in oak -France Very fine work of good quality Beautiful patina and in perfect condition.
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French Louis XIV Antique 18th Century and Earlier Figurative Sculptures

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Oak

Important Wood Sculpture, Gothic Depiction of Saint Wenceslaus
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
IMPORTANT WOOD SCULPTURE, GOTHIC DEPICTION OF SAINT WENCESLAUS ORIGIN : CENTRAL EUROPE PERIOD : MID-15th CENTURY Height : 83 cm Length : 30 cm Depth : 20 cm Basswood Good condit...
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier Figurative Sculptures

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Wood

Chinese Ming Dynasty Carved Wood Budda
Located in Dallas, TX
A carved wood Budda from the Shanxi region, made during the Ming Dynasty. The carved figure has an ancient polychrome finish.
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Chinese Ming Antique 18th Century and Earlier Figurative Sculptures

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Wood

Head of Woman, Italy, 18th Century
Located in Roma, IT
Head of woman man realized in polychrome ceramic with glass eyes. Neaples, 18th Century. Very good condition. 
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Italian Antique 18th Century and Earlier Figurative Sculptures

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Ceramic

Head of Woman, Italy, 18th Century
Located in Roma, IT
Head of woman man realized in polychrome ceramic with glass eyes. Neaples, 18th Century. Very good condition. 
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Italian Antique 18th Century and Earlier Figurative Sculptures

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Ceramic

Late 18th Century carved statue of a saint, French
Located in Charlottesville, VA
Late 18th Century carved, off-white polychrome French statue of St. Barbara, the inspiration for Rapunzel.
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French Antique 18th Century and Earlier Figurative Sculptures

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Wood

Chinese Ming Dynasty Glazed Tall Attendant Figure, 16th-17th Century, China
Located in Austin, TX
A tall Chinese green and amber glazed figure of an attendant, Ming Dynasty, 16th-17th century, China. The figure stands upon an integral plinth, dressed in long robes...
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Chinese Ming Antique 18th Century and Earlier Figurative Sculptures

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Pottery

Small Sculpture of an Angel
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
SMALL SCULPTURE FIGURING AN ANGEL ORIGIN : GERMANY PERIOD : 15TH CENTURY Height: 48,5 cm Width : 20 cm Depth : 12 cm
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier Figurative Sculptures

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Wood

17th Century Italian Figure of Christ with Calcite Crystals on Barite & Calcite
Located in Dublin, Dalkey
17th century Italian (Tuscan) figure of Christ decorated with calcite crystals on a barite and calcite crystal specimen with chalcopyrite. The hand carved figure of Christ is from a ...
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Italian Organic Modern Antique 18th Century and Earlier Figurative Sculptures

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Crystal, Rock Crystal

Jean Boulogne Bronze Sculpture
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Jean Boulogne bronze sculpture "Abduction of the Sabine Women" a verdigris patinated bronze figured group on a circular stylized. Base signe "Jean Bologne".
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Italian Antique 18th Century and Earlier Figurative Sculptures

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Bronze

Sculptural 18th Century Chalice with Calcite Crystals in Sphalerite on Lucite
Located in Dublin, Dalkey
Sculptural 18th century Italian wood chalice decorated with calcite crystals in sphalerite on a Lucite base. The hand carved and painted chalice is from a...
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Italian Rococo Antique 18th Century and Earlier Figurative Sculptures

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Rock Crystal

Chinese Ming Dynasty Glazed Pottery Attendants
Located in Dallas, TX
A pair of Chinese Ming Dynasty glazed earthenware figure of Attendant The condition of these 5 century old glazed pottery tomb figures is outstand...
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Chinese Ming Antique 18th Century and Earlier Figurative Sculptures

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Pottery

French Antique Oak Statues
Located in Austin, TX
Pair of French church sculptures made of solid oak. These two antique figures are from a church in a private village in Luceram, in the south of France.
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French Antique 18th Century and Earlier Figurative Sculptures

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Oak

17th C Stone statue of Saint Erasmus or Saint Elmo
Located in Leuven , BE
Saint Erasmus or Saint Elmo (Antioch, ca. 240 – Formia, 303) was an Italian bishop and patron saint of the sailors. His attribute was the capstan, a winch on which the anchor chains were rolled up. He died as a martyr for his faith, and his bones were transferred to Gaeta in the 9th century, where they are kept in the cathedral to this day. The electric phenomenon of Saint Elmus fire is named after Saint Erasmus and the 16th C humanist Desiderius Erasmus. Little is known with certainty about Saint Erasmus' life. However, many legends may have been passed on orally until the - no older writings are known with certainty. His birthplace was in present-day Syria. However, the persecution of Christians under Emperor Diocletian forced him to flee to Mount Lebanon...
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Belgian Antique 18th Century and Earlier Figurative Sculptures

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Stone

Large Pair of Roman Rococo Carved Giltwood Putti Harvesting Grapes
Located in San Francisco, CA
Purchased in Rome in the 1980's, the well-carved chubby winged putti in opposing stances and poised on one foot over a rock-work base; depicting the grape harvest also known as the a...
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Italian Rococo Antique 18th Century and Earlier Figurative Sculptures

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Wood

Pair Of Saint Mark In Walnut - 16th Century - Venice
Located in Brussels, Brussels
lovely pair of Saint Mark in walnut from the 16th century - Venice Very beautiful pair finely carved representing Saint Mark with a book in his hand a lion at his side This is a pen...
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Italian Renaissance Antique 18th Century and Earlier Figurative Sculptures

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Walnut

Antique Carved and Painted Statue of St. Florian, Austria, circa 1700
Located in Dallas, TX
St. Florian (250 A.D. – 304 A.D.), was a the patron saint of firefighters, brewers, chimney sweeps, and the town of Linz, Austria. He served in the Roman army and part of his duties included organizing fire fighting brigades. He was secretly a Christian and became famous for miraculously saving a town from being destroyed by fire; after he prayed and threw a single bucket of water on the blaze, it was extinguished. This beautifully carved and painted statue dates to approximately the end of the 1600s or early 1700s. It clearly depicts St. Florian with a bucket in hand and a flag in the other. At his feet, is a miniature building...
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Austrian Antique 18th Century and Earlier Figurative Sculptures

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Gesso, Giltwood, Wood

Chinese Ming Dynasty Iron Standing Guanyin Sculpture
Located in Dallas, TX
This Ming Dynasty iron-standing Guanyin sculpture from China in the 16th century is a masterpiece of cast iron with a rustic patina wear and a faded washed gold leaf finish. Perfect ...
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Asian Antique 18th Century and Earlier Figurative Sculptures

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Iron, Gold Leaf

Two Figurine of Seated Boys, Circa 1725, Qing Dynasty, Yongzheng Reign
Located in seoul, KR
Wearing a blue-glazed short child's apron knotted around the waist, his hair drawn into one or two topknots Period : Qing Dynasty, Yongzheng Period Production Date : C 1725 Made in ...
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Vietnamese Chinoiserie Antique 18th Century and Earlier Figurative Sculptures

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Ceramic

Baroque sculpture The Miracle of Saint Sebastien
Located in PARIS, FR
This 17th-century Southern European Baroque sculpture powerfully embodies the martyrdom and miraculous endurance of Saint Sebastian, a Roman soldier condemned for his Christian faith...
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Italian Baroque Antique 18th Century and Earlier Figurative Sculptures

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Wood

Christ in Boxwood, France, late 16th-early 17th century".
Located in PARIS, FR
Christ in Boxwood, France, late 16th-early 17th century Beautiful corpse of Christ with missing arms. He must have been on the Cross, arms in a horiz...
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French Renaissance Antique 18th Century and Earlier Figurative Sculptures

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Boxwood

Sandstone Sculpture, Southern Germany, 18th Century
Located in Greding, DE
Sandstone sculpture of a saint in a garment rich in folds. Arms and attributes missing. Weathered patina condition.   
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German Baroque Antique 18th Century and Earlier Figurative Sculptures

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Sandstone

Model of a bone warship, made by French prisoners, Great Britain, 1793-1815.
Located in Milan, IT
A British model of a sailing ship, made out of bone. Made by French prisoners of war (POWs), held in British prisons, during the Napoleonic Wars, which took place from 1793 to 1815 a...
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English Antique 18th Century and Earlier Figurative Sculptures

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Bone

Han Dynasty Gray Pottery Figure of a Female Kneeling Long Sleeve Dancer
Located in Austin, TX
A stunningly quiet and elegant Western Han dynasty (206 BCE - 9 CE) high fired gray pottery figure of a female long sleeved dancer. The young dancer is portrayed in a moment of quie...
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Chinese Han Antique 18th Century and Earlier Figurative Sculptures

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Earthenware

Cercle of Juan Martinez Montañés '1568-1649', Infant St John the Baptist
Located in Bruxelles, BE
Cercle of Juan Martinez Montañés (1568-1649) Infant St John the Baptist Spanish, 17th century H 74 cm Saint John the Baptist is here represented naked, sitting on a rock, with...
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Spanish Renaissance Antique 18th Century and Earlier Figurative Sculptures

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Wood

12th Century Indian Carved White Marble Figure of a Jain Tirthankara or Jina
Located in Austin, TX
A well carved Indian white marble Jain temple relief fragment featuring an image of a Jina, circa 12th century, Rajasthan or Gujarat, India. The Tirthan...
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Indian Antique 18th Century and Earlier Figurative Sculptures

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Marble

18th Century Sant'antonio Abate Sculpture in Wood
Located in Milan, IT
18th Century Sant’Antonio Abate Wood, cm alt. 61 Base 25 x 17.5 cm This wooden sculpture depicts Sant’Antoni Abate. Antonio was born in Come i...
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Italian Antique 18th Century and Earlier Figurative Sculptures

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Wood

Pair of Louis XV Bronze Figural Lamps, 18th Century
Located in Pasadena, CA
This is a charming pair of period 18th century. Louis XV gilt bronze figural chenets that have been mounted on impressive and hefty Lucite plinths and fitted as lamps. The opposing b...
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French Louis XV Antique 18th Century and Earlier Figurative Sculptures

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Bronze

17th Century Spanish Pair of Painted Hand Carved Wooden Cherubs
Located in Marbella, ES
17th century Spanish pair of painted hand carved wooden cherubs.
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European Antique 18th Century and Earlier Figurative Sculptures

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Wood

Indian 18th Century Teak Guardian Lion Carving with Traces of Original Paint
Located in Yonkers, NY
An Indian carved teak wood guardian lion sculpture from the mid-18th century, with traces of original paint. Handcrafted in India during the 1740s-1760s in order to take place in a monument, this teak architectural carving features a guardian lion, his teeth resting on a man's head. The sculpture shows traces of its original paint, while carving technique presents a great attention to details. The flat top suggests this was used as a column base, perhaps in a temple. With its expressive character and original paint, this Indian mid 18th century carved lion figure...
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Indian Antique 18th Century and Earlier Figurative Sculptures

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Wood

18th Century French Carved Giltwood & Polychrome "Mother and Child" with Base
Located in Dallas, TX
Place this beautiful gilt statue with base in a living room or bedroom. Hand carved circa 1780, this elegant two-piece antique sculpture was found in a chapel in Southern France and ...
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French Baroque Antique 18th Century and Earlier Figurative Sculptures

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Giltwood

18th Century Carved Oak Statue of Saint Catherine of Alexandria
Located in Winter Park, FL
An 18th century carved oak statuette of Saint Catherine of Alexandria, probably South German, depicting a finely carved figure in pooling...
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German Antique 18th Century and Earlier Figurative Sculptures

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Oak

Cast Iron Mercury Statue
Located in MARSEILLE, FR
Representation of Mercury in cast iron on a wooden base: Mercury (Roman God) or Hermes (Greek God), the messenger god of the other gods is recognizable here thanks to the caduceus he...
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European Greco Roman Antique 18th Century and Earlier Figurative Sculptures

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Iron

Possibly Saint Hubert or Saint Eustace, Wood, Spanish School, 16th Century
Located in Madrid, ES
Possibly Saint Hubertus or Saint Eustace. Carved, polychrome and gilded wood. Spanish school, 16th century. Carving in polychrome and gilded wood, sim...
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Spanish Renaissance Antique 18th Century and Earlier Figurative Sculptures

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Wood

17th Century, Italian Ancient Carved Stone Bust of Roman Emperor
Located in IT
17th century, Italian ancient carved stone bust of Roman Emperor Measures: H 33 (with base) H 28.5 (sculpture only) x 25 x 7 cm. The ancient bust, in ...
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Italian Classical Roman Antique 18th Century and Earlier Figurative Sculptures

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Marble, Stone

Late 18th Century dancing couple figurine by Volksted
Located in Lisbon, PT
A charming translucent soft-paste german porcelain figurine of a dancing couple of the Volkstedt, Muller & Co, Dresden manufacturing of the late 18th century, mark on the base
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German Baroque Antique 18th Century and Earlier Figurative Sculptures

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Porcelain

17-18th Century Burmese Sandstone Buddha Seated in Meditation
Located in Kastrup, DK
Burmese carved sandstone Buddha sculpture. Seated in dhyanasana with legs in virasana, the half lotus position, hands in dhyana mudra, the gesture of meditation. Originates from ...
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Burmese Other Antique 18th Century and Earlier Figurative Sculptures

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Sandstone

Antique Gothic Capital - 18th Century
Located in Madrid, ES
We present to you an antique Gothic capital from the 18th century, finely carved in stone. This magnificent architectural element is a testament to Goth...
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier Figurative Sculptures

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Limestone

18th Century French or Italian Santo Nativity Figure
Located in Nantucket, MA
18th century French or Italian Santo Nativity Figure, a hand carved and painted fruitwood figure for a Christmas Crèche or Krippe. Excellent and delicate details to the head and hands. The half figure stands on a dowel set into platform base, dressed in original fine linen robe...
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Italian Folk Art Antique 18th Century and Earlier Figurative Sculptures

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Linen, Fruitwood

Chinese Guanyin Porcelain Sculpture
Located in Dallas, TX
This stunning Chinese porcelain sculpture of the deity Guanyin, the Goddess of Mercy, was crafted in China in the 1880s. Featuring intricate details and fine-tuned craftsmanship, thi...
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier Figurative Sculptures

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Porcelain

17th Century Flemisch Madonna & Child Bone Carving
Located in Nottingham, GB
In good condition From a private collection Free international shipping 17th Century Flemisch Madonna & Child Bone Carving
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier Figurative Sculptures

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Antler

Seated Virgin with Child (Sedes Sapientiae) from the 12th Century in Spain
Located in Madrid, ES
Technique: Tempera and oil on wood Dimensions: 25 x 11 x 8 cm Description: This exceptional work from the 12th century represents the Seated Virgin with Child (Sedes Sapientiae), standing out as an artistic treasure from medieval Spain. The portrayal of the Virgin enthroned with the Child on her lap is emblematic of Romanesque art, and this particular piece is a valuable and authentic example of that era. The current polychromy belongs to the Gothic period and overlays the original Romanesque layer. It is crucial to highlight that the current state of the artwork is the original, without any cleaning interventions, imparting a unique authenticity. The work exhibits architectural characteristics typical of Romanesque art, evident in the sides of the throne. The rigidity and symmetry characteristic of this style are reflected in the firm presentation of the Baby Jesus, noticeable in his gesture while holding his son. The Virgin wears a crown, symbolizing her royal character as the Queen of Heaven and Creation. Both figures retain traces of polychromy on the face and attire, adding layers of history and authenticity. While similar Romanesque Virgin...
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier Figurative Sculptures

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Fruitwood

Bronze Mounted German Porcelain Figure of a Lady with Dog, Meissen, circa 1750
Located in New York, NY
Marked Meissen. With 18th century French gilt bronze mounts. Modeled by Friederich Elias Meyer.
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German Antique 18th Century and Earlier Figurative Sculptures

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Porcelain

Sculpted Clay Head of African Woman
Located in Dallas, TX
Sculpted clay head of a beautiful African woman. Light sandy brown with rough texture. A hand sculpted piece. Head adorned with a decorative circular pattern...
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier Figurative Sculptures

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Clay

Burmese Arakan Lacquered and Gilt Bronze Healing Buddha, 18th Century
Located in Austin, TX
An unusual 18th century Burmese Arakan style red lacquered and richly gilt cast bronze figure of the Crowned Medicine Buddha, commonly referred to as Bhaishajyaguru. The Supreme Healer is portrayed seated in vajrasana (full lotus position) upon a throne of nine elephants, symbolizing the practice of samatha, or calming the mind (mindfulness) - specifically the nine stages of calm abiding. The hand in his lap holds a jar of healing salve. His other hand rests gently on his knee in varada mudra, the gesture of wish fulfilling, offering a myrobalan seed, a fruit said to be capable of healing emotional ills. The Healing Buddha...
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Burmese Antique 18th Century and Earlier Figurative Sculptures

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Bronze

Carved Oak Sculpture of a Saint, 18th Century, Louis XV.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Carved oak sculpture of a Saint, 18th century, Louis XV. An 18th century Louis XV carved oak sculpture of a Saint. H: 58cm, W: 20cm, D: 20cm
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French Louis XV Antique 18th Century and Earlier Figurative Sculptures

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Wood

Giltwood and polychrome half-relief representation of Saint Rococo. Spain, 16th
Located in PARIS, FR
Important bas-relief in carved wood with traces of gilt, in an architectural frame with two angels in the corners, representing Saint Rocco. Considered, among other things, the Patro...
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Spanish Renaissance Antique 18th Century and Earlier Figurative Sculptures

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Wood

16th Century Virgin Mary and Saint John, Pair of Linden Wood Sculptures
Located in Lisboa, PT
We present you these two icons Virgin Mary and Saint John, pair of linden wood sculptures. Bologna 15th century. The Caloust Gulbenkian Foundation in Lisbon, Portugal museum has an i...
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Italian Rustic Antique 18th Century and Earlier Figurative Sculptures

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Wood

Sculpture Dog Sichuan Pottery Han Dynasty Period China
Located in New York, NY
Sculpture Sichuan pottery walking Han dynasty period, China. A Han sculpture in the shape of a dog. Of the large number of figurines unearthed in burial sites in the city, pottery dogs are among the most unique. These marvelous animated tomb figurines...
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Chinese Han Antique 18th Century and Earlier Figurative Sculptures

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Pottery

Pair of Small 18th Century Carved Oak Statues from France
Located in Dallas, TX
This pair of small hand carved oak statues measure only 13 inches high (33 cm), and were likely originally, part of a larger structure. Oak was the predominate wood used for making f...
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French Antique 18th Century and Earlier Figurative Sculptures

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Oak

Wonderful 17th Century Oak Statue of Saint Florian, Patron Saint of Firefighters
Located in Dallas, TX
St. Florian (250 A.D. – 304 A.D.), was the patron saint of firefighters, brewers, chimney sweeps, and the town of Linz Austria. He served in the Roman army and part of his duties included organizing fire fighting brigades. He was secretly a Christian and became famous for miraculously saving a town from being destroyed by fire; after he prayed and threw a single bucket of water on the blaze, it was extinguished. This beautifully carved oak statue from the 1600s, clearly depicts St. Florian with a bucket in hand and a miniature house...
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French Antique 18th Century and Earlier Figurative Sculptures

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Oak

16th Century, Pair of Italian Lacquered and Gilt Wood Sculptures Torch Holders
Located in IT
16th Century, Pair of Italian Lacquered and Gilt Wood Sculptures Torch Holders The pair of sculptures, in finely carved wood, lacquered and gilded, was born as a torch holder, and ...
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Italian Renaissance Antique 18th Century and Earlier Figurative Sculptures

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Wood

17th century, Pair of Italian Baroque Walnut Sculptures
Located in IT
17th century, Pair of Italian Baroque Walnut Sculptures Measures: H 104 X W 60 X D 30 cm The pair of sculptures was made in the Venetian area in Italy towards the end of the 17th ce...
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Italian Baroque Antique 18th Century and Earlier Figurative Sculptures

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Walnut

A Bow Porcelain Figure of a Female Turkish Dancer, c1765
Located in Tunbridge Wells, GB
A Bow Porcelain Figure of a Female Turkish Dancer, c1765 Additional information: Date : c1765 Period : George III Marks : Unmarked Origin : Bow, ...
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English George III Antique 18th Century and Earlier Figurative Sculptures

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Porcelain

Anonymous 17th century Emilian "Madonna of the Ghiara"
Located in Milano, IT
Anonymous from Emilia in the 17th century "Madonna of the Ghiara" terracotta relief, 46.5x32 cm; in coeval ebonized and gilded wood frame (total measurements 76x64 cm)
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Italian Antique 18th Century and Earlier Figurative Sculptures

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Pottery

Tommaso Amantini "Holy Family with St. John"
Located in Milano, IT
Tommaso Amantini (Urbania, 1625 - Rome, 1675) "Holy Family with St. John and Angels" terracotta relief, 53x39 cm; in coeval ebonized and gilded wood frame (total measurements 80x67....
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier Figurative Sculptures

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Pottery

18th Century French Wooden Sculpture of Jesus on Metal Stand
Located in High Point, NC
This 18th Century French Wooden Sculpture of Jesus on a Metal Stand is a profound piece of religious art that exudes a sense of history and devotion. Carved with reverent detail from...
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French Antique 18th Century and Earlier Figurative Sculptures

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Metal

18th Century French Louis XV Carved and Pierced Giltwood Wall Decor with Cherub
Located in Dallas, TX
Decorate a wall or dress a over-door with this elegant antique gilt carving. Crafted in Provence, France circa 1780, the element features a center cherub sculpture holding a flower b...
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French Louis XV Antique 18th Century and Earlier Figurative Sculptures

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Giltwood

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