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Period: 18th Century and Earlier
Meissen Biscuit Figure of Dionysus
Located in New York, NY
Greek mythological figure of Dionysos, the god of the grape harvest. Youthful sensual portrayal of dionysus, beardless, holding grapes and staff. Meissen, Marcolini period (1774-1814). The Meissen Marcolini period is sought after by collectors. Named after Count Camillo Marcolini who served as director and perfected neoclassical style of Meissen forms...
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German Antique 18th Century and Earlier Figurative Sculptures

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Porcelain

Pair of French 18th Century Bronze Statues of Satyrs, Signed Clodion
Located in New Orleans, LA
This magnificent matched pair of bronze figures was created by the well known bronzier Clodion in the late 18th century. The pair is a fantastic reflection of Clodion’s skill and cel...
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French Antique 18th Century and Earlier Figurative Sculptures

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Gold Plate, Bronze

Adoration of the Magi in polychrome terracotta, 17th century
Located in Milan, IT
XVII Century Adoration of the Magi Polychrome terracotta, 24 x 18 cm The present relief, made of terracotta that retains the original polychromy, depicts the famous episode in the...
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier Figurative Sculptures

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Pottery

Baroque Marble Angel Heads, Italy, Mid-18th Century
Located in Greding, DE
Two marble angel heads with curly hair and hints of wings, designed in the opposite style.
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Italian Baroque Antique 18th Century and Earlier Figurative Sculptures

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Marble

Gothic crowned Head - Île de France, 14th century
Located in Bruxelles, BE
Head of a crowned Virgin Île-de-France, first half of 14th century. H26 x 14 x 14 cm Provenance : - Private Collection, Paris France (1960) - Private Collection Tuscany, Italy (19...
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French Gothic Antique 18th Century and Earlier Figurative Sculptures

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Stone

Polychromed wood base or pedestal. Spanish school, 17th century.
Located in Madrid, ES
Base. Carved and polychrome wood. Spanish school, 17th century. Rectangular base base, made of carved and polychrome wood in gray tones, which has been decorated with a series of mo...
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Spanish Baroque Antique 18th Century and Earlier Figurative Sculptures

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Wood

17th Century Asian Hand-Carved Stone Temple Sculpture of a Female Divinity
Located in Yonkers, NY
A 17th century Asia hand-carved stone temple sculpture possibly from India, depicting a divinity. Featuring a strong patina revealing its age, this high-relief hand-carved stone scul...
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Asian Antique 18th Century and Earlier Figurative Sculptures

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Stone

Museum Quality Pre-Columbian Gold Twin Figures Pendant, circa 800 to 1500 AD
Located in San Pedro Garza Garcia, Nuevo Leon
Southern Costa Rica/Western Panama, circa 800 to 1500 AD. Gold Veraguas-Chiriqui-Diquis twin figure pendant cast by the lost-wax (cire perdu) grasping an imaginary club with their claws, with bat ears and pop out eyes and each figure ending in the shape of a jaguar tooth, symbolizing the power of the jaguar and the ability to see in the dark; The casting process did not go entirely smoothly. Part of his mold, on the side of the proper right figure (viewer's left side), did not fill with metal. The Pre-Columbian goldsmith carried out a superb repair, probably making a wax patch and pouring gate on the gold pendant, then enclosing it in a new mold and pouring in more metal. The patch is hardly visible on the outside. A modern goldsmith, who cannot do it as well, would use his gas torch to solder on a patch. The gold is of such high grade or karat, possibly unalloyed native gold...
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Costa Rican Pre-Columbian Antique 18th Century and Earlier Figurative Sculptures

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Gold

Sandstone Carving of Two Demons Riding on Elephants
Located in Kastrup, DK
500-600 year old sandstone carving. The sculpture is depicting 'Two demons riding on elephants'. From Buddha pagoda / temple in Arakan, Burma, 1400-1500. Untouched and in original condition with great patina. Mounted on light sandstone plinth...
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Burmese Other Antique 18th Century and Earlier Figurative Sculptures

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Sandstone

Pair of Wooden Praying Angels, End of 15th Century
Located in Roma, IT
Pair of praying angels is an original decorative object realized in the second half of the 15th century by North Italian or French manufacturing. Thes...
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Italian Antique 18th Century and Earlier Figurative Sculptures

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Wood

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

17th Century 'Baroque' Pair of Italian Carved and Polychromed Sculptures
Located in North Miami, FL
17th Century (Baroque) pair of Italian carved and polychromed figures. Each statue is holding a torchere and are mounted on their original turned wooden faux marble column.  
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Italian Baroque Antique 18th Century and Earlier Figurative Sculptures

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Wood, Paint

Northern Wei Dynasty Terracotta Sculpture of Buddha 386-534 AD
Located in Dallas, TX
C. 386-534 AD. Chinese Northern Wei Dynasty. A interim Han-Tang Dynasty terracotta brick in a cream-coloured fabric featuring a beautiful depict...
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Chinese Han Antique 18th Century and Earlier Figurative Sculptures

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Terracotta

Small wooden Buddha statue from the Edo period in Japan/17th to 19th century
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
We are pleased to present a small wood carving of a flanking Bodhisattva made around the Edo period. This work is thought to be one of the Kannon ...
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Japanese Edo Antique 18th Century and Earlier Figurative Sculptures

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Cypress

The Infant St John the Baptist, a 17th Century Sevillian school Spanish Baroque
Located in PARIS, FR
The Infant St John the Baptist, A first half of 17th century Sevillian School Cercle of Juan de Mesa Velasco (Córdoba, 1583 - Séville, 1627) Polychrome and carved wood Height: 65 cm ...
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Spanish Baroque Antique 18th Century and Earlier Figurative Sculptures

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Wood

Antique Spanish-Colonial Santo
Located in Atlanta, GA
An very well weathered Spanish-colonial Santo, likely depicting St Michael or St Miguel. Carved from the wood, the statue displays historical loss on both limbs and also the wings on...
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Mexican Spanish Colonial Antique 18th Century and Earlier Figurative Sculptures

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Wood

Thai Gilt Bronze Seated Buddha, Lan Na Kingdom, Chiang Mai, Late 15th Century
Located in Austin, TX
A rare and beautiful Thai cast and gilt bronze seated Buddha with shell inlaid eyes, style of Wat Chedi Luang, Lan Na Kingdom, Northern Thailand, region of Chiang Mai, late 15th cent...
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Thai Antique 18th Century and Earlier Figurative Sculptures

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Bronze

Pair of 5ft5inch tall 16th century Carved Bishops
Located in Malton, GB
These are a truly special piece of early Religious art. These are a pair of 16th century carved wooden bishops from the Picardy region in France. T...
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier Figurative Sculptures

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Hardwood

17th C Polychromed Fruitwood Carved Statue Depicting Madonna, France
Located in Leuven , BE
An exceptionally beautiful antique French wood carving, made in the 17th century. It depicts Madonna standing with open offering arms .The...
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Belgian Antique 18th Century and Earlier Figurative Sculptures

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Wood

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...
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Portuguese Baroque Antique 18th Century and Earlier Figurative Sculptures

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Terracotta

Italian Renaissance Painted Lifesize Figure of Religious Scholar
Located in Queens, NY
Italian Renaissance painted pine life size figure of religious scholar holding book (17/18th Cent) Replacement finger
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Italian Renaissance Antique 18th Century and Earlier Figurative Sculptures

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Pine

Early Japanese Hinoki Wood Sculpture of Bishamon
Located in Hudson, NY
Early Japanese Hinoki wood sculpture of Bishamon. Kamakura period (1185 - 1333) sculpture made from hinoki wood. Bishamon is also known as Tamonten, meanin...
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Japanese Antique 18th Century and Earlier Figurative Sculptures

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Wood

18th Century Famille Rose Statue
Located in Tampa, FL
An 18th century Famille Rose figurine with a child sitting on a custom rosewood stand. The stand is from the 1920s to 1930s and is two inches tall...
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Chinese Antique 18th Century and Earlier Figurative Sculptures

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Porcelain, Rosewood

Wooden Carving of a Gothic Lady with Elegant Headwear, Dutch, 17th century
Located in Hamburg, DE
Wooden Carving of a Gothic Lady with Elegant Headwear and Necklace, Dutch, 17th Century This exquisite wooden carving, depicting a Gothic lady adorned with an elegant headpiece and ...
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Dutch Gothic Antique 18th Century and Earlier Figurative Sculptures

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Wood

Holy Bishop Sculpture 18th Century
Located in Madrid, ES
Holy Bishop sculpture 18th century Portuguese sculpture, from the 18th century. in upholstered, polychrome and gilded wood. Fingers flaws. faults and defects, Measure: Height:...
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Portuguese Renaissance Antique 18th Century and Earlier Figurative Sculptures

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Wood

Saint Ambrosius Italian Sculpture 17th Century
Located in Madrid, ES
Saint Ambrosius Italian sculpture 17th century in painted and gilded wood. The figure is represented standing up blessing with the hand. Faults and defects. Dimensions. Heigh...
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Italian Gothic Antique 18th Century and Earlier Figurative Sculptures

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Wood

A large wood Buddha/Guanyin with traces of pigments Ming Dynasty (1368-1644)
Located in Vienna, AT
A LARGE WOOD FIGURE OF GUANYIN WITH TRACES OF PIGMENTS MING DYNASTY (1368-1644) The bodhisattva is shown seated in padmasana, wearing long flowing ro...
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Chinese Ming Antique 18th Century and Earlier Figurative Sculptures

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Hardwood

Saint Antony with Child Jesus, 18th Century
Located in Madrid, ES
Saint Antony with Child Jesus, 18th century. Portuguese sculpture in polychrome and gilded wood, from the 17th century. The figure is represented stan...
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Portuguese Renaissance Antique 18th Century and Earlier Figurative Sculptures

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Wood

Crucifix on Calvary, Called Plague of Christ, France, Early 18th Century
Located in Milan, IT
Crucifix on Calvary, called 'Pestis Christi' or Crucifiix Pestis 'Plague of Christ' or Plague Crucifix). The sculpture is composite, made with heterogeneous materials: wax, wood, papier-mâché. The octagonal base is slightly raised and supports the calvary, symbolized by rocks, from which the crucifix rises, made with intentionally unfinished boards and with marked veins. The depicted Christ is peculiar: he shows scarified skin all over his body. Masterfully crafted in wax. They are the plagues of the plague that Christ, 'Agnus Dei' takes charge of with salvific value, for the salvation of the world. At his feet the ordeal full of symbols: evil (snake) with the apple, the 'Memento mori' of human bones...
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French Antique 18th Century and Earlier Figurative Sculptures

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Wood, Paper

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

Dutch Architectural Fragment limestone Coat of Arms
Located in MILL, NL
Extraordinary hand-carved Coat of Arms. Architectural fragment which was probably located above a doorframe. Material: Limestone Dutch / Flemish, probably 18th century. Dimensions:...
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier Figurative Sculptures

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Limestone

Basalt Portrait Medallion, Oliver Cromwell, Wedgwood, circa 1775
Located in Melbourne, Victoria
A self-framing portrait medallion of Oliver Cromwell, MP: rebel, regicide, suppressor of Ireland, persecutor of Catholics, and Dictator. He was posthum...
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English Neoclassical Antique 18th Century and Earlier Figurative Sculptures

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Stoneware

18th Century Carved Limestone 6ft Tall Sculpture of the Mythological Figure Pan
Located in Dublin 8, IE
18th Century Carved Limestone Sculpture of the Mythological Figure Pan. In ancient Greek mythology, Pan is the god of the wild, protector o...
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Irish Georgian Antique 18th Century and Earlier Figurative Sculptures

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Stone, Limestone

Figure, Mercury, Bow Porcelain, circa 1748
Located in Melbourne, Victoria
He wears a winged helmet and sandals, a loosely draped pink, white, and yellow washed cloak over a short tunic, and leans arrogantly against bales, his message sack over his left sho...
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English Neoclassical Antique 18th Century and Earlier Figurative Sculptures

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Porcelain

Peruvian Cuzco Colonial Painting St Michael Oil on Canvas 19th C
Located in London, GB
A fine 19th century full length portrait of St Michael standing with his sword raised. South American Cuzco school 19th century and earlier. Unsigned Oil on canvas, 56 by 78cms. Fram...
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Peruvian Antique 18th Century and Earlier Figurative Sculptures

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Paint

Gothic Virgin and Child with a Phylactery
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
This Virgin and Child is wearing clothes with a limited number of folds and showing a thickness characteristic of the Burgundy region. As a result of the presence in the region of th...
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French Gothic Antique 18th Century and Earlier Figurative Sculptures

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Walnut

Early Meissen Round Group of Gardener Children, by J.J. Kaendler, 1763-1774
Located in Vienna, AT
Meissen porcelain group from the time of origin: Four children in festive, rural rococo clothing on a three-part rocaille base: on the central raised pedestal a girl with a basket o...
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German Rococo Antique 18th Century and Earlier Figurative Sculptures

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Porcelain

Our Lady with Child Jesus Savior of the World 17th Century
Located in Madrid, ES
Our lady with child Jesus savior of the world 17th century Portuguese sculpture in polychrome and gilded wood. Repaints. Height: 71 cm very g...
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Portuguese Renaissance Antique 18th Century and Earlier Figurative Sculptures

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Wood

Beautiful Pair of Angels, Provence or Italy, 17th c.
Located in PARIS, FR
Set of Ceroferous Angels, bearing the light brought by Christ. Beautiful sculpture . Very fine workmanship . Mounted on cherub-like supports, one arm on the hip. Gilt and polychrome...
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier Figurative Sculptures

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Wood

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...
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Italian Neoclassical Antique 18th Century and Earlier Figurative Sculptures

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Wood

Jesus Salvator Mundi Sculpture, Flemish Religious Art, 17th Century
Located in Lisbon, PT
This masterfully carved 17th-century Flemish sculpture presents Jesus Christ as the “Salvator Mundi” — Savior of the World — a powerful icon of devotion and divine kingship. Sculpte...
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Belgian Renaissance Antique 18th Century and Earlier Figurative Sculptures

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Wood, Chestnut

Sculpture of the Infant Jesus as Salvator Mundi - School of Mechelen, 15th-16th
Located in Madrid, ES
Immerse yourself in the timeless beauty of this sculpture of the Infant Jesus as Salvator Mundi, an exceptional piece originating from the renowned School of Mechelen of the 15th-16t...
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier Figurative Sculptures

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Bone

Baroque Meissen Figure, Harlequin With Bagpipes, By J.J. Kaendler, Circa 1745
Located in Vienna, AT
Meissen Rococo harlequin with bagpipes of most lovely appearance.: The lovely harlequin is sitting on a rocky base which is decorated with some flower blossoms with leaves. The male ...
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German Baroque Antique 18th Century and Earlier Figurative Sculptures

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Porcelain

16th Century Our Lady of Mount Carmel, Gold Gilded and Polychromed
Located in North Miami, FL
16th Century Spanish gold gilded and polychromed Carved-wood sculpture of Our Lady of Mount Carmel. She depicts the Blessed Virgin Mary in her...
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Spanish Renaissance Antique 18th Century and Earlier Figurative Sculptures

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Gold Leaf

18th Century Meissen Porcelain Figurine, 'Pair of Gardeners', Model No 1584
Located in Basildon, GB
18th Century Meissen Porcelain Figurines, Pair of Gardeners. Model 1584. A couple of gardeners, designed by Johann Joachim Kaendler, with flowers and vegetable basket, sitting / s...
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German Rococo Antique 18th Century and Earlier Figurative Sculptures

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Porcelain

Pair of 18th Century Meissen Porcelain Bouquetiere Figures
Located in Basildon, GB
A pair of Meissen bouquetiere figures Circa 1765, both with 'Christie's East' dealer stamps. Modelled by J.J. Kändler holding oval two-handled baskets, the tops pierced for flowers, ...
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German Rococo Antique 18th Century and Earlier Figurative Sculptures

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Porcelain

Seated BURMESE Mountain BUDDHA
Located in Hawthorne, CA
BASE: 44"W X 30"D X 31"H BUDDHA: 62"H X 36"L X 22"D Seated Mountain Burmese buddha from a monastery in Northern Burma finished with papier mâché, lacquer and gilt accents. This uni...
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Burmese Raj Antique 18th Century and Earlier Figurative Sculptures

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Plaster, Bentwood

Coppia di Cariatidi Italiane Scolpite in Noce Inizio 1600 Grandi 7ft circa
Located in Milano, MI
Coppia di Importanti Cariatidi del 1600 in legno intagliato a patina scura provenienti da un complesso corale impiegati come divisori tra gli stalli. Le due figure sono asessuate, co...
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Italian Renaissance Antique 18th Century and Earlier Figurative Sculptures

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Wood, Walnut

Early Shinto Carving of Figure Referred to as Father Japan
Located in Hudson, NY
Shinto carving of figure referred to as Father Japan. Heian period (794 to 1185) sculpture made of hinoki wood in single piece construction called ichiboku...
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Japanese Antique 18th Century and Earlier Figurative Sculptures

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Wood

Baroque Figure of Crucified Christ
Located in Hudson, NY
This unusual Baroque figure of Christ carved circa 1670 and 1700 is in a form associated with his removal from the cross after crucifixion but before his...
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Spanish Baroque Antique 18th Century and Earlier Figurative Sculptures

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Wood

Supernatural Being, Pre-Columbian Gold Pendant, Costa Rica, circa 800 to 1500 AD
Located in San Pedro Garza Garcia, Nuevo Leon
Southern Costa Rica or Western Panama, circa 800 to 1500 AD. A very fine example of the goldwork of the Veraguas-Chiriqui-Diquis region. A pendant in Carbonera style of a supernatural being, a composite monster with human torso and feline (probably jaguar) head. The figure is set in a frame decorated with little animal heads, one at each corner. The hands have also turned into animal heads. In place of genitalia is a stylized serpent head suspended by a twisted cord that was supposed to continue across the frame. A minor casting accident prevented it form being attached to the frame. A modern goldsmith would solder in two short lengths of twisted wire, but the ancient goldsmith did not have the equipment to make such repair. A double thread ending in spirals goes across the frame behind the neck of the figure, helping to fill up the frame and avoiding a large empty space. The word "thread" reminds us that the twisted and straight cords were, in the original wax model of the pendant really extruded wax threads, turned into metal by the lost wax (cire perdue) process. The braid pattern on the frame is illusory, just two twisted threads of extruded wax laid side by side. The goldsmith made the toes out of extruded wax thread too, very decorative as well. The piece comes with a certificate of authenticity by Mr. Robert Sonin, 5 May 2006. ref. photo roll 3301. A world renowned expert on Pre-Columbian Artifacts...
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Costa Rican Pre-Columbian Antique 18th Century and Earlier Figurative Sculptures

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Gold

18th Century Italian Carved Polychrome Life Size Putti on Stand with Glass Eyes
Located in Dallas, TX
Hand crafted in Italy circa 1780, the antique cherub stands on a square base decorated with shell and foliage motifs. The hand carved sculpture depicts a life size young boy wearing ...
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Italian Neoclassical Antique 18th Century and Earlier Figurative Sculptures

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Wood

Pair of Oak Ceroferarius Angels , Flanders , 17th Century
Located in PARIS, FR
Beautiful pair of cerulean angels sculpted in the round in a very lively position (the movement in the hair is remarkable), almost baroque. Very nice execution of the armour in the ...
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Belgian Baroque Antique 18th Century and Earlier Figurative Sculptures

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Oak

Pair of 18th Century Italian Carved Figures
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Not sure if paint is original. Finely carved and unusual. From a beautiful home in Santa Barbara.
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Italian Neoclassical Antique 18th Century and Earlier Figurative Sculptures

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Wood, Paint

Head of a Bearded Man, Terracotta, Magna Graecia, 4th Century Before Christ
Located in PARIS, FR
Head of a bearded man. Terracotta. Magna Graecia, 4th century before Christ. Wood and bronze stand. Height: 3,9 cm. Overall: 10,7 cm.
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Italian Greco Roman Antique 18th Century and Earlier Figurative Sculptures

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Terracotta

African Vintage Wood Carving
Located in Dallas, TX
African vintage wood carving. In my organic, contemporary, vintage and mid-century modern aesthetic.    
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African Organic Modern Antique 18th Century and Earlier Figurative Sculptures

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Wood

A Baroque Hand-Carved Polychrome Italian Cherub
Located in Catania, Sicilia
A lacquered wood sculpture of a sitting Cherub hand carved and painted in Italy in the early 18th century. The cherub has been mounted on late 19th century on a wood base. It's in or...
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Italian Baroque Antique 18th Century and Earlier Figurative Sculptures

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Wood

Two rare Figures in Turkish Attire - Venice, early 17th century
Located in Bruxelles, BE
Rare Bronzes Depicting two Figures in Turkish Attire Possibly Suleiman the Magnificent at two different ages bronzes, alabaster bases Venice, early 17th century 19,5 x 6 x 5 cm These two rare bronze statuettes represent two figures dressed in elaborate "Turkish" attire. They are mounted on alabaster bases with bronze reliefs—one featuring the winged lion of Venice, and the other possibly symbolizing Turkey with a wolf depiction. One figure wears a grand külah, a spherical turban with a cone top, signifying royal authority, while the other has a wrapped turban, denoting rank and religious identity. Their garments are richly detailed with intricate engravings, suggesting luxurious fabrics of the Ottoman court. The statuettes may represent Suleiman the Magnificent at two different stages of life, as both young and old. The sultan depicted alongside the winged lion corresponds to a description from a Venetian delegate in 1534, when Suleiman was 43. At that time, he had conquered Iraq from the Safavids and achieved a decisive victory over the Papal fleet at the Battle of Preveza. He was described as having large eyes, an aquiline nose, and long red mustaches—traits visible in Cristofano dell'Altissimo’s portrait of Suleiman in the Uffizi Gallery in Florence. Unlike Mehmed II, who commissioned portraits by European artists for diplomatic purposes, Suleiman did not directly order such representations. Instead, his likeness spread through works by artists like Albrecht Dürer, based on sketches made by diplomats. Following his capture of Belgrade in 1521, his victory over Hungary in 1526, and his siege of Vienna...
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Italian Renaissance Antique 18th Century and Earlier Figurative Sculptures

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Alabaster, Bronze

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