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Period: 18th Century and Earlier
Pear Shaped Amethystine Geode Section with Thick Border
Located in London, GB
This beautiful half geode has a wonderful blue-brown banded agate border
with a thick base of white quartz differentiating to deep amethyst at the tips.
A small section of orange ...
Category
Uruguayan Antique 18th Century and Earlier Sculptures
Materials
Agate, Amethyst, Quartz
17th Century 'Florence Fragment' with Fossil Agate Coral, Crystals & Chalcedony
By Interi
Located in Dublin, Dalkey
17th Century Italian church vase decorated with fossil agate coral, red phantom quartz crystals, and chalcedony rosettes on polished agate base.
This fragment is from a church in Florence. It was found and saved from the historic flooding of the Arno River in 1966.
Fossil agate coral is mounted on top of the artifact. Fossil agate coral is Florida's state stone and is known for its unique formation that can take place over 20 million years. It's a natural gemstone that is created when prehistoric coral is gradually replaced with agate. It is adorned with coordinating red phantom crystals and chalcedony rosettes that resemble the color and texture of the piece.
The piece has been naturally distressed from the flood. It has been preserved and transformed by Jean O'Reilly Barlow, the creative director of Interi. The date of manufacture reflects when she created the piece and the period shows that the Italian fragment is originally 17th century.
The story and history of this piece and Interi's collection of Florence fragments...
Category
Italian Rococo Antique 18th Century and Earlier Sculptures
Materials
Quartz, Agate, Rock Crystal, Coral
Chinese Song Dynasty Buddha Stone Head
Located in Kastrup, DK
Stone Buddha head with beautiful, natural, age-related patina from the Chinese Song Dynasty,
The head, measuring 18 x 12 x 12 cm, is mounted on a wooden ...
Category
Chinese Other Antique 18th Century and Earlier Sculptures
Materials
Stone
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...
Category
Spanish Renaissance Antique 18th Century and Earlier Sculptures
Materials
Gold Leaf
Han Dynasty Polychromed Horse and Rider
Located in Dallas, TX
A fine Han dynasty polychrome painted terracotta horse and rider. The warrior is dressed in orange and black on a black horse.
Measures: Height 14 inches (35 cm)
Width 12.5 inches (32 cm).
Condition: Excellent with tastefully undetectable repairs.
During the unification of China under the Han dynasty, bands of mounted nomadic warriors from the north threatened the country. In order to thwart their attacks, the Chinese sought to import stronger, faster steeds from Central Asia (as opposed to the Mongol ponies used by the invaders), eventually leading to the creation of the Silk Road. This small sculpture of a mounted soldier reveals the crucial military role of the horse. When compared to the diminutive stature of the rider, the importance of the horse becomes readily apparent. This creature provided security and strength, allowing the empire to secure its borders and expand its influences across Central Asia. The magnificent regalia of the horse, including a brilliantly painted saddle in red and green/gold, reflect the respect this animal received. The warrior as well is gorgeously decorated with a painted red tunic and gray chest...
Category
Chinese Han Antique 18th Century and Earlier Sculptures
Materials
Terracotta
Polished Split Amethyst Geode Surrounded by White Quartz and Agate
Located in London, GB
Polished to a breath-taking finish and presented on an artistic wooden stand, this unique and beautiful piece displays a half geode. The edges of the geodes have been polished reveal...
Category
Uruguayan Antique 18th Century and Earlier Sculptures
Materials
Agate, Amethyst, Quartz
Pink Heart Rhodochrosite Slice Mineral Specimen, Capillitas Mine, Argentina
Located in Edison, NJ
Rhodochrosite stalactites are found exclusively in the Mina Capillitas (“little chapels”) mineral deposit of Argentina. Within each nondescript stalactite is a core with bands of blu...
Category
Argentine Antique 18th Century and Earlier Sculptures
Materials
Multi-gemstone
Antique Meissen Figure in Hand-Painted Porcelain, Boy Playing Flute, 1774-1814
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Antique Meissen figure in hand-painted porcelain. Boy playing the flute. Marcolini period 1774-1814.
Measures: 20 x 9 cm.
In excellent condition.
Stamped.
Category
German Rococo Antique 18th Century and Earlier Sculptures
Materials
Porcelain
Exceptional allegory of death, carved bone, Southern Germany, Tyrol, 18th-19th
Located in Leuven , BE
Exceptional allegory of death in carved bone. Depiction of a leper wrapped in a stole. Southern Germany, Tyrol, 18th-19th century. Superb quality of carving, showing no signs of mech...
Category
German Antique 18th Century and Earlier Sculptures
Materials
Bone
Circle of Pierpaolo and Jacobello Dalle Masegne (Venice, late 14th century)
Located in Bruxelles, BE
Circle of Pierpaolo and Jacobello Dalle Masegne (Venice, late 14th century)
San Bartolomeo
high relief 'en applique'
white marble
52 x 30 x 14 cm
Provenance :
Collection South of...
Category
Italian Gothic Antique 18th Century and Earlier Sculptures
Materials
Marble
Amethyst quartz slice resempling murano glass / psychedelic colors
Located in London, GB
A spectacular large slice of amethystine quartz with green celadonite and orange citrine inclusions.
A beautiful oval slice expertly cut from a geode and polished on its facing si...
Category
Uruguayan Antique 18th Century and Earlier Sculptures
Materials
Agate, Amethyst, Quartz
Amber-Glazed Pottery Figure Of An Official, Tang-Liao Dynasty(7-12th century)
Located in seoul, KR
The figure stands with arms crossed in front, a pose that is often seen in tomb figurines which were intended to serve the deceased in the afterlife. The long robe and facial feature...
Category
Hong Kong Tang Antique 18th Century and Earlier Sculptures
Materials
Earthenware
Amethyst calcite and black epitaxial goethite - a rare stone formation
Located in London, GB
A stunning amethyst formation formed of a three quarter geode with cut window, revealing deep purple amethyst crystals, with a beautiful central calcite coated in black goethite and ...
Category
Uruguayan Antique 18th Century and Earlier Sculptures
Materials
Agate, Amethyst, Quartz
Pair of Sandstone Paragode Guards
Located in Kastrup, DK
Pair of carved sandstone temple guards.
Originates from paragoda in Burma circa 15th century.
Hand carved with fine details. Each guard is in two parts...
Category
Burmese Other Antique 18th Century and Earlier Sculptures
Materials
Sandstone
San Antonio Abad, Spanish School of the 15th Century '1440-1501'
Located in Madrid, ES
San Antonio Abad, Castilian school of the 15th century (1440-1501)
Carving in polychrome wood, measures: 45 x 15 cm
good vintage conditions.
Category
Spanish Gothic Antique 18th Century and Earlier Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Pair of 17th Century Italian Carved and Polychrome Angel Figures
Located in Essex, MA
Pair of Late 17th/Early 18th Century carved and polychrome Italian angel figures. Now mounted in modern stands. Wonderful baroque carving and retain original paint
Category
Italian Baroque Antique 18th Century and Earlier Sculptures
Materials
Wood
A 16th century carved marble sculpture of poseidon
Located in London, GB
This fine and imposing sculpture is an excellent example of 16th century Italian craftsmanship. The figure is stood on a raised, shaped rectangular base with a carved "dolphin" at th...
Category
Italian Renaissance Antique 18th Century and Earlier Sculptures
Materials
Marble
Sandstone Carving of Two Demons Riding an Elephant, Burma 15-16'th Ctr
Located in Kastrup, DK
500-600 Year old sandstone carving.
The sculpture is depicting 'Two demons riding an elephant at the pagoda'.
From Buddha pagoda / temple in Arakan, Burma.
Naive and charming in its design. With a beautiful patina. Mounted on light sandstone plinth...
Category
Burmese Other Antique 18th Century and Earlier Sculptures
Materials
Sandstone
French Mid-16th Century Body Of Christ
Located in Atlanta, GA
An outstanding French mid-16th century Body of Christ. Expertly carved from natural fruitwood. Stunning patina. The corpus has been attached to a base i...
Category
French Antique 18th Century and Earlier Sculptures
Materials
Fruitwood
400 - 600 Year Old Burmese Carved Sandstone Calf Sculpture
Located in Kastrup, DK
400 - 600 year old Burmese carved sandstone sculpture.
Calf standing under the mother. From Buddha temple or Hindu temple in Burma. Untouche...
Category
Burmese Other Antique 18th Century and Earlier Sculptures
Materials
Sandstone
Thick Deep Purple Slice with Snowballs
Located in London, GB
This striking circular slice preserves the end of a large geode. Lined with deep
purple, high peaked amethyst crystals, this wonderful piece is punctuated with
small calcites overl...
Category
Uruguayan Antique 18th Century and Earlier Sculptures
Materials
Agate, Amethyst, Quartz
18th Century Roman Stone Hand-Carved Classical Warrior
Located in West Hollywood, CA
18th Century Classical Warrior Mounted Bust
Hand-Carved Out of Solid Roman Stone
Sourced from Rome, Italy by Martyn Lawrence Bullard
Category
Italian Classical Roman Antique 18th Century and Earlier Sculptures
Materials
Stone
Japanese Antique Wooden Lion Mask Engraving Edo Period/1603-1868/Shrine Festival
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
This is a very old Japanese "si-si" mask made in the middle to late Edo period.
(Japanese ``si-si'' is an imaginary animal that deifies a lion.)
It is thought that materials such as...
Category
Japanese Edo Antique 18th Century and Earlier Sculptures
Materials
Wood
OUR LADY WITH THE BOY JESUS Indo-Portuguese sculpture, !7th Century
Located in Madrid, ES
OUR LADY WITH THE BOY JESUS
Indo-Portuguese sculpture, !7th Century
in polychrome, upholstered and gilded wood.
The figure is represented standing, holding the Baby Jesus with his l...
Category
Portuguese Baroque Antique 18th Century and Earlier Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Freestanding Polished Lapis Lazuli Freeform
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
A large scale freestanding polished lapis lazuli freeform originating from Afghanistan, one of two similar naturally-formed lapis lazuli specimens we are selling.
With its naturally...
Category
Afghan Antique 18th Century and Earlier Sculptures
Materials
Natural Fiber
Pair of Antique English Oak Figures
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
A pair of antique English oak figures depicting a knight and a maiden.
These Georgian style sculptures depict handcarved details such as the maidens head dress, the knights armour a...
Category
English Jacobean Antique 18th Century and Earlier Sculptures
Materials
Oak
Collection of 3 Natural Mineral Cabinet Specimens
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
A varied and impressive collection of 3 natural mineral specimens, each presented on an exclusive medium neoclassical style plaster plinth.
Featuring a Celestite, tourmaline and Mad...
Category
Malagasy Antique 18th Century and Earlier Sculptures
Materials
Natural Fiber
Large Natural Madagascan Green Fluorite Specimen
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
A striking large natural Madagascan green fluorite specimen sourced from an ex UK collection.
This fluorite specimen is of an impressive scale and unusual irregular shape with large...
Category
Malagasy Antique 18th Century and Earlier Sculptures
Materials
Natural Fiber
North American Selenite sculpture
Located in London, GB
A sculpture of unknown origin and mineral charm, with smooth and craggy facets like a translucent cliff face. Ethereal selenite is a crystallised form of gypsum, formed when sulphate...
Category
North American Antique 18th Century and Earlier Sculptures
Materials
Stone
Rare English Romanesque Limestone Capital on Stand
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
This weathered English Romanesque limestone capital is centuries old, dating from the Norman era of the 11th and 12th centuries. Originating from Oxf...
Category
English Medieval Antique 18th Century and Earlier Sculptures
Materials
Stone, Limestone
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.
Category
Italian Baroque Antique 18th Century and Earlier Sculptures
Materials
Marble
Artefact from the Maghreb Sculptured Torso Figure
Located in Scorton, GB
A human torso (lacking head) carved from a limestone [yet to be determined]; the enigmatic whole torso is strongly represented in an upright stance, arms purposefully rigid to each s...
Category
Malian Prehistoric Antique 18th Century and Earlier Sculptures
Materials
Stone
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...
Category
Chinese Han Antique 18th Century and Earlier Sculptures
Materials
Earthenware
French Gothic Stone Lion, 15th Century
Located in Charlottesville, VA
French Gothic Stone Lion. a reclining stone lion with shaped base, 15th Century. Found at St. Sulpice. Height: overall 7 in. x Width: 11 in. x Depth: 6 1/2 in.
Category
French Gothic Antique 18th Century and Earlier Sculptures
Materials
Stone
Northern Wei Dynasty Terracotta Sculpture Of A Seated Buddha 386-534 AD
Located in Dallas, TX
C. 386-534 AD. Chinese Northern Wei Dynasty.
A pre Tang Dynasty terracotta brick in a cream-coloured fabric featuring a beautiful depiction of a...
Category
Chinese Han Antique 18th Century and Earlier Sculptures
Materials
Terracotta
17th Century Chinese Ming Bronze Figure of a Boy
Located in Chicago, IL
Fine cast bronze figures created over 400 years ago during China's Ming dynasty are rare and highly appreciated. In this exceptional example, a spirited young boy stands on a lotus b...
Category
Chinese Ming Antique 18th Century and Earlier Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Madonna and Child Statue, 17th Century
Located in New Orleans, LA
Carved from wood with lovely details. The pedestal dimensions are 21 W X 16 Deep and 11 H which makes the overall height about 60".
Category
Italian Antique 18th Century and Earlier Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Saint Paul, Carved and Polychromed Wood. Spanish School, 16th Century
Located in Madrid, ES
Spanish school of the sixteenth century. "Saint Paul". Carved and polychrome wood.
Devotional image of a round piece carved in wood, polychrome and gilded, representing the Apostle ...
Category
Spanish Renaissance Antique 18th Century and Earlier Sculptures
Materials
Other
Pair of 18th Century or Early 19th Century Meissen Porcelain Groups.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Pair of 18th century or early 19th century Meissen porcelain groups.
A pair of 18th century or early 19th century Meissen porcelain sculpture groups representing the 4 continents.
H...
Category
German Louis XVI Antique 18th Century and Earlier Sculptures
Materials
Porcelain
Antique Wooden Statue of Wenchang Wang, God of Literature and Culture
Located in Dallas, TX
This fascinating antique wooden statue depicts the Taoist God of Literature and Culture, Wenchang Wang. The statue was likely hand-carved in China in the 1700’s, but it is quite possible that it predates the 18th century. An iron stand has been added to the back more recently, although a portion of the back is excavated, indicating that the statue was once part of a larger installation.
Wenchang has been posed in a seated position with his hands clasped in front of his body, which is a common representation of the god in artwork. The hands have a shallow incised section, indicating that Wenchang once held an object. Based on other statues and drawings of Wenchang from this time, it was most likely a hu scepter that once accompanied the statue. Wenchang is clad in an ankle-length robe and a ridged headdress. Although the statue’s color is predominantly natural wood, very old traces of polychrome can be seen throughout the piece indicating that it was once vividly painted.
In China, those who study hard, and test well are often rewarded with high-ranking civil service jobs. The common belief is that Wenchang guides these scholars, leading many to seek his assistance. A statue of this size indicates it could have once been commissioned for a Chinese temple. Today, our wooden statue of Wenchang Wang would make a perfect piece of art in a study or library. It would work well with any contemporary interior, or with an interior displaying other very old Chinese artifacts...
Category
Chinese Antique 18th Century and Earlier Sculptures
Materials
Iron
A Group of Children in 18th Century Meissen Porcelain, Louis XVI Period.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
A group of children in 18th century Meissen porcelain, Louis XVI period.
An 18th century Meissen porcelain sculpture of a group of children, Louis XVI period.
H: 22cm, D: 14cm
Category
French Louis XVI Antique 18th Century and Earlier Sculptures
Materials
Porcelain
437.51 Gram Lovely Morganite Specimen With Muscovite From Kunar, Afghanistan
By Deloris "Dee" Giltz 1
Located in Peshawar, PK
437.51 Gram Lovely Morganite Specimen With Muscovite From Kunar, Afghanistan
Weight: 437.51 Gram
Dimension: 8.5 x 10 x 5.1 Cm
Origin: Kunar, Afghanistan
With its soft pinkish hu...
Category
Afghan Adam Style Antique 18th Century and Earlier Sculptures
Materials
Rock Crystal
Early 19 th Century Ceramic Italian Baroque Wall Console from Venice Villa
Located in Vigonza, Padua
Majestic ceramic Italian Baroque wall console , hand decorated polychrome and gold leaf. Production of Este's Ceramics.
Suitable for every room in the house: entrance console or nig...
Category
Italian Baroque Revival Antique 18th Century and Earlier Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
18th Century Wooden Phoenix Bird
Located in Kastrup, DK
Decorative 18th century wooden Phoenix bird with polychrome lacquer.
From Henan Province, China.
Untouched original condition.
Measures: Height bird 21...
Category
Chinese Qing Antique 18th Century and Earlier Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Tony Duquette Silver Articulated Fish Sculptures
Located in Studio City, CA
Pair of identical Sterling Silver realistically modeled fish with articulated sections allowing the body to move from side to side. Original purpose: fish spice box...
Category
German Antique 18th Century and Earlier Sculptures
Materials
Silver Plate
Dragon "Mythical Beast" Sandstone Relief
Located in Kastrup, DK
400 - 600 Year old charming and artistic sandstone relief. Dragon "mythical beast" which is a symbol of wisdom.
From Buddha temple in Arakan, Burma....
Category
Burmese Other Antique 18th Century and Earlier Sculptures
Materials
Sandstone
Mayan Pre-Columbian Carved Stone Maskette
Located in Astoria, NY
Mayan Pre-Columbian Carved Stone Maskette, on a fitted metal stand. Overall: 4.5" H x 2" W x 2" D. Provenance: From the Upper East Side Apartment of a Former Ambassador.
Category
Mexican Antique 18th Century and Earlier Sculptures
Materials
Stone
A modelled pale turquoise glazed Ushabti, Ex Sotheby's
Located in ARMADALE, VIC
A finely modelled pale turquoise glazed Ushabti, Circa 26th Dynasty 664-525BC
Provenance: Sotheby’s London Lot 76 14/12/1981 for 725.00 Pounds sterling as part of a group lot.
Category
Egyptian Egyptian Antique 18th Century and Earlier Sculptures
Materials
Stone
Chinese Ming Celestial Mingqi Horse Figure
Located in Chicago, IL
This hand carved Chinese wooden horse is a type of centuries-old burial figurine known as míngqì. Depicting the pleasures of daily life, míngqì f...
Category
Chinese Ming Antique 18th Century and Earlier Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Genuine Natural Pre Historic Basilousaurus Whale Tooth
Located in New York, NY
This well preserved tooth is 40 to 34 million years old from the Late Eocene Period. Basilosaurus was first thought to be a reptile but was later identified as a genus of ancient cet...
Category
Antique 18th Century and Earlier Sculptures
Materials
Other
Ming Dynasty Sancai Glazed Dignitary Tomb Figures
Located in Dallas, TX
A Pair of Chinese Enameled Sancai Glazed Pottery Attendant Figures Representing Dignitaries.
Ming Dynasty Period. Circa 1600AD
Dimensions; 23 x 5.5 x 5.25 inches (58.4 x 13.7 x 13.3 ...
Category
Chinese Ming Antique 18th Century and Earlier Sculptures
Materials
Pottery
Archaic Jade Bi, Zhou Dynasty
Located in Atlanta, GA
Translucent green and brown jade Bi from the Zhou Dynasty (1046 B.C. to 256 B.C.). The organic shapes created by the blending of these two main colors evoke a flame-like beauty, whil...
Category
Chinese Antique 18th Century and Earlier Sculptures
Materials
Jade
English Georgian Statuary Marble Bust of a Scholarly Gentleman
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
An antique English Georgian statuary white marble bust of a scholarly gentleman circa 1790, on an associated period breccia violette marble socle.
Exceptionally carved, the gentlema...
Category
English Georgian Antique 18th Century and Earlier Sculptures
Materials
Marble, Statuary Marble
18th Century Hand Carved Stone Column Base Sculpture Doorstop Decorative Element
Located in West Hollywood, CA
18th Century Hand Carved Stone Column Base Sculpture Doorstop Decorative Element .Nicely Hand Carved 18th Century Stone base pedestal door stopper,...
Category
French Antique 18th Century and Earlier Sculptures
Materials
Stone, Limestone
Bow English Porcelain Putto Figure With Flowers
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
A scarce antique English porcelain figure of a Putto holding a basket of flowers by the renowned Staffordshire factory Bow and dating from aro...
Category
English Antique 18th Century and Earlier Sculptures
Materials
Porcelain
17th Century Venetian Figural Torchères
Located in New Orleans, LA
Awe-inspiring in size and artistry, these incredible Venetian figural torchères pay homage to two of Italy’s most celebrated merchant explorers–Marco...
Category
Italian Renaissance Antique 18th Century and Earlier Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Greek Black Glazen Column Krater (4th Century BC)
Located in Soho, London, GB
Black Glazen column krater,
mid-4th century BC, Apulia.
With broad avoid body on a short echinus foot and thick mouth.
The two handles form loops around t...
Category
Italian Classical Greek Antique 18th Century and Earlier Sculptures
18th Century Italian Bases with Polished Fossil Ammonites
By Interi
Located in Dublin, Dalkey
18th century Italian (Region of Puglia) painted and bronzed bases decorated with a matching pair of polished fossil coordinating ammonites with ruffled copper on a copper in a matrix...
Category
Italian Rococo Antique 18th Century and Earlier Sculptures
Materials
Copper
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