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Period: 18th Century and Earlier
JESUS CHIELD German Sculpture, from the 17th century
Located in Madrid, ES
JESUS CHIELD German Sculpture, from the 17th century in silver metal. Set on a wooden base. Height. (sculpture) 52 cm. Height: (total) 60 cm. good conditions
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German Baroque Antique 18th Century and Earlier Sculptures

Materials

Metal

19th Century Italian Peditment Fragment with Pectin Shells and Crystal on Lucite
Located in Dublin, Dalkey
19th century Italian pediment fragment decorated with pectin shells and red phantom crystal points on a lucite base. The piece is put together by ...
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Italian Rococo Antique 18th Century and Earlier Sculptures

Materials

Rock Crystal

Head of Minerva in bronze
Located in Rome, IT
Marble bas-relief depicting Neptune. ADDITIONAL PHOTOS, INFORMATION OF THE LOT AND SHIPPING INFORMATION CAN BE REQUEST BY SENDING AN EMAIL. Tags: Grande bassorilievo in marmo. Gran ...
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Carved Oak Sculpture Representing Saint Louis de Gonzague, 18th Century.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Carved oak sculpture representing Saint Louis de Gonzague, 18th century. An 18th century Italian carving of Saint Louis de Gonzague in carved oak...
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Italian Louis XV Antique 18th Century and Earlier Sculptures

Materials

Oak

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 Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Pair of large baroque statues , Italy Genova 17th century
Located in PARIS, FR
Pair of large statues carved in the round, probably representing cerulean angels (although there is no evidence of wings on the back), or allegories of fortune (in which case we can ...
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Italian Baroque Antique 18th Century and Earlier Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Pair of 18th Century Italian Candlestick Tops with Agate Coral and Baroque Pearl
Located in Dublin, Dalkey
A pair of 18th century Italian silver leaf candlestick tops with polished agate coral and baroque pearls. The hand-carved, silver lea...
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Italian Rococo Antique 18th Century and Earlier Sculptures

Materials

Agate, Coral, Silver Leaf

18th Century Italian Mecca Arrow with a Baroque Pearl on a Polished Calcite Base
Located in Dublin, Dalkey
18th-century Italian mecca arrow with a baroque pearl on a polished calcite base. The arrow was once used as part of a decorative motif in artistic depictions (most likely of Saint ...
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Italian Rococo Antique 18th Century and Earlier Sculptures

Materials

Rock Crystal, Gold Leaf

Flemish Baroque Carved Oak Figure Of A Scholar
Located in Essex, MA
Large figure standing with a book under his arm with hand extended.
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French Baroque Antique 18th Century and Earlier Sculptures

Materials

Oak

Genuine Natural Fossilized Ammonite Cluster '11 Lbs'
Located in New York, NY
Museum quality, 8" tall stone containing many small ammonite fossils. The ammonites are of the species Promicroceras marstonense and are Lower Jurassic (~200 million years old) in age. The piece has been painstakingly prepared with mechanical tools to expose all of the individual ammonite fossils on one side. Ammonites were predatory mollusks that resembled a squid with a shell. These cephalopods had eyes, tentacles, and spiral shells...
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier Sculptures

Materials

Other

Terra Cotta Bust of Marie Antoinette, Terra Cotta Bust of Marie Antoinette
By Jean-Baptiste Nini 1
Located in Vista, CA
After Jean-Baptiste Nini (French, 1717-1786) inscribed "J. B. Nini, 1780" on shoulder of bust. Mounted in a neoclassical gilt-brass surround. In a technique of his own inventi...
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French Louis XVI Antique 18th Century and Earlier Sculptures

Materials

Terracotta

Chalcopyrite over Calcite from Edong Mining District, Daye, Hubei, China
Located in New York, NY
From Edong Mining District, Daye, Hubei, China Cluster of sharp scalenohedral calcite crystals partially covered with lustrous iridescent metallic chalcopyrite crystals on the surfa...
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Chinese Antique 18th Century and Earlier Sculptures

Materials

Crystal, Other

Sandstone Head of a Lohan
Located in Kastrup, DK
16-17th century hand-carved sandstone head of a Lohan. Skillful execution, highlighting the face with vigorous modeling and harmoniously expression. In original and untouched condition. Mounted on later granite plinth...
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Chinese Other Antique 18th Century and Earlier Sculptures

Materials

Granite, Sandstone

76.55 Carat Tri Colour Fluorite Pair Carving From Pakistan
By Deloris "Dee" Giltz 1
Located in Peshawar, PK
76.55 Carat Tri Colour Fluorite Pair Carving From Pakistan Weight: 76.55 Carat Dimension : 1.3 x 1.5 x 0.5 Cm Origin: Pakistan Fluorite (also called fluorspar) is the mineral f...
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Pakistani Adam Style Antique 18th Century and Earlier Sculptures

Materials

Rock Crystal

Pyrite on Quartz from Daye Mine, Hubei Province, China
Located in New York, NY
From Daye Mine, Hubei Province, China. Large metallic mirror luster intergrown cubes of golden pyrite on quartz and pyrite enriched matrix lined with ...
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Chinese Antique 18th Century and Earlier Sculptures

Materials

Quartz, Pyrite, Other

Pair of Roman Sculptures Early 18th Century
Located in Madrid, ES
Roman manufacture of the 18th century. Pair of sculptures in burnished and gilded metal. Measures: Height 40 cm. Marble base. Good conditions.
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Italian Baroque Antique 18th Century and Earlier Sculptures

Materials

Marble, Metal

Antique Paperweight Sculpture of “Sleeping Putto” After François Duquesnoy
Located in Shippensburg, PA
BRONZE MODEL OF "SLEEPING PUTTO" IN THE MANNER OF FRANÇOIS DUQUESNOY Situated over sienna marble base, unmarked; circa late 18th/early 19th century ...
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier Sculptures

Materials

Siena Marble, Bronze

Pair of 18th Century Temple Elephants Carved in Sandstone from Burma
Located in Kastrup, DK
Pair of rare 18th century temple elephants carved in sandstone with chalk and leftovers of gold leaf. Chalking is used as a surface to bind gold leaf. Originally fully covered with g...
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Burmese Other Antique 18th Century and Earlier Sculptures

Materials

Sandstone

Two White Figure of Seated Hounds, Circa 1725, Qing Dynasty, Yongzheng reign
Located in seoul, KR
Fine porcelain figure of seated hounds. The mouth of the dog is open; the ears are flipped back; and there is a chain around the neck. The dog's bones are well depicted. Period : Qi...
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Vietnamese Chinoiserie Antique 18th Century and Earlier Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

Pair of Qing Dynasty Hand-Carved Wooden Temple Corbels with Deer Motifs
Located in Yonkers, NY
A pair of Chinese Qing Dynasty hand-carved wooden temple corbels from the 18th or 19th century with deer and their young. Originally part of a temple wa...
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Chinese Qing Antique 18th Century and Earlier Sculptures

Materials

Wood

17th Century Italian 'Florence Fragment' Vase with a Mica Cluster & Garnets
Located in Dublin, Dalkey
17th century Italian fragment mounted with mica cluster with garnets on a petrified wood base. This fragment is from a church in Florence. It wa...
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Italian Baroque Antique 18th Century and Earlier Sculptures

Materials

Rock Crystal

18th C Wooden Sculpture of Francis of Paola
Located in Leuven , BE
Francis of Paola, O.M., (or: Francesco di Paola or Francis the Fire Handler; 27 March 1416 – 2 April 1507) was an Italian mendicant friar and the founder of the Roman Catholic Order ...
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European Antique 18th Century and Earlier Sculptures

Materials

Wood

18th Century Italian Wood Tassel on a Polished Calcite Cube with Baroque Pearls
Located in Dublin, Dalkey
18th century Italian tassel on a polished calcite cube with coordinating natural-forming baroque pearls. This tassel originally came from a church in Italy. Many tassels were used to decorate churches on religious feast days. Others were commonly used to decorate 18-19th century French and Italian...
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Italian Rococo Antique 18th Century and Earlier Sculptures

Materials

Rock Crystal, Gold Leaf

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...
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier Sculptures

Materials

Other

Ming Dynasty Songzi Guanyin with Child
Located in Dallas, TX
A Chinese Fahua glazed pottery figure of Songzi Guanyin with child. A rare yellow, turquoise and green glazed statue of Guanyin with downward gaze h...
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Chinese Ming Antique 18th Century and Earlier Sculptures

Materials

Pottery

18th Century Italian Candlestick with Freeform Glass & Baroque Pearls on Bobeche
Located in Dublin, Dalkey
18th century Italian candlestick decorated with free-forming glass and baroque pearls on an Italian glass bobeche base. The 18th century candlestick is from Tuscany. It is hand carved and hand painted with brownish-red metallic paint. It is placed on an Italian bobeche base. Hand-molded freeform glass...
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Italian Rococo Antique 18th Century and Earlier Sculptures

Materials

Mother-of-Pearl, Art Glass, Glass, Wood

French Limestone Saint Sculpture
Located in Dallas, TX
This 17th century French Limestone Saint Sculpture demonstrates remarkable artistry, skilfully sculpted from French Limestone to ensure its aesthetic ...
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier Sculptures

Materials

Limestone

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 Sculptures

Materials

Oak

16th C Mechelen Doll-letter M carved in the back.Some leftovers of polychromy
Located in Leuven , BE
Mechelen dolls are rare wooden devotional figurines (mainly walnut was used), which were made by some members of the Guild of Saint Luke. The figures, all individual saints, were made from reference models using highly regulated carving and polychrome techniques. They had to meet several requirements. The shape of the rug had to meet certain criteria and the letter M (from Mechelen) had to be visible in the shape. These devotional or saint figurines...
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Belgian Antique 18th Century and Earlier Sculptures

Materials

Fruitwood

Christ the Redeemer. Andrea Ferrucci and workshop (Fiesole c. 1465 - 1526)
By Non-Standard Furniture and Lighting
Located in Milano, IT
Painted stucco sculpture representing the bust of Christ the Redeemer. Dressed in a red tunic embellished with a gold collar, a blue cloak is draped over the left shoulder. The face ...
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Italian Other Antique 18th Century and Earlier Sculptures

Materials

Stucco

Genuine Polished Gimhae Stone from Pinggu Jinhai, China
Located in New York, NY
The Gimbae stone is from the ancient land of Pinggu - also known as the land of wonders. This piece of highly-polished Gimbae has a beautiful even pattern that flows throughout. Gi...
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Chinese Antique 18th Century and Earlier Sculptures

Materials

Other

Gogotte, natural sculpture from Fontainebleau, France. With rare iron inclusions
Located in MARSEILLE, FR
This desk size Gogotte is an authentic proof of nature's artistic skills in sculpture. We still don't understand fully how these natural sculptures, made of more than 99% of pure si...
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French Antique 18th Century and Earlier Sculptures

Materials

Sandstone

Optical Calcite Crystals from Leiping Mine, Guiyang, Hunan, China
Located in New York, NY
From Leiping Mine, Guiyang, Hunan, China. Internally flawless crystal cluster of optical-grade colorless calcite on gossan matrix. The calcite crystal are fully terminated with he...
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Chinese Antique 18th Century and Earlier Sculptures

Materials

Crystal, Rock Crystal

Thick Agate Geode On Stand Sculpture, Brazil, Prehistoric
Located in New York, NY
Prehistoric Brazilian thick agate geode on stand. Center hole reveals beautiful natural silver crystals. Stand measures 6" x 4". One of several from a large collection of agate geo...
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Brazilian Antique 18th Century and Earlier Sculptures

Materials

Agate

Pair of 18th Century Italian Finial Bases with Agate Coral on a Lucite Base
Located in Dublin, Dalkey
A pair of 18th century Italian finial bases with coordinating polished agate coral on a Lucite base. Florida’s state stone, agatized coral, began as li...
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Italian Rococo Antique 18th Century and Earlier Sculptures

Materials

Agate, Coral, Gold Leaf

11.22 Gram Green Tourmaline Crystal Cluster From Kunar, Afghanistan
By Deloris "Dee" Giltz 1
Located in Peshawar, PK
11.22 Gram Green Tourmaline Crystal Cluster From Kunar, Afghanistan Weight: 11.22 Gram Dimension: 2.5 x 3.1 x 1.7 Cm Origin: kunar, Afghanistan Tourmaline is a crystalline silica...
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Afghan Adam Style Antique 18th Century and Earlier Sculptures

Materials

Rock Crystal

2446 Gram Huge Forest Green Malachite Crystal From Shilu Mine, Guangdong, China
By Deloris "Dee" Giltz 1
Located in Peshawar, PK
Huge Forest Green Malachite Crystal From Shilu Mine, Guangdong, China Weight : 2446 Gram Dimension: 16.5x 14.5 x 9 Cm Origin : Guangdong, China Malachite has been traditionally ...
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Chinese Adam Style Antique 18th Century and Earlier Sculptures

Materials

Rock Crystal

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 Sculptures

Materials

Wood

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 Sculptures

Materials

Sandstone

Authentic Carcharodontosaurus Tooth in Display Box .75" x .5" x 4.75, " 26 Grams
Located in New York, NY
Carcharodontosaurus (Dinosaur) tooth in a glass display box From Tegana Formation, North Africa. Cretaceous Age 65 million years Carcharodontosauru...
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African Antique 18th Century and Earlier Sculptures

Materials

Other

Natural 81.95 Gram Bicolor Tourmaline Crystal Elongated on Mica Specimen
By Deloris "Dee" Giltz 1
Located in Peshawar, PK
Natural 81.95 Gram Bicolor Tourmaline Crystal Elongated On Mica Specimen WEIGHT: 81.95 grams DIMENSION: 2.8 x 3.2 x 1.9 Cm ORIGIN : Nooristan, Afghanistan COLOR: Pink And Black ...
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Afghan Adam Style Antique 18th Century and Earlier Sculptures

Materials

Crystal

Pair of 18th Century Italian Vases Decorated with Shells and Baroque Pearls
Located in Dublin, Dalkey
A pair of 18th century Italian gold leaf church altar vases decorated with fossil shells, siliquaria, and natural forming baroque pearls. The vases originally came from a church in A...
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Italian Rococo Antique 18th Century and Earlier Sculptures

Materials

Gold Leaf

18th Century Italian Antique Marble Dancing Putto on a base
Located in Encinitas, CA
Italian Antique 18th century dancing putto marble statue. The sculpture features a small dancing Angel 'Putto" supported on a marble block with wonderful...
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Italian Baroque Antique 18th Century and Earlier Sculptures

Materials

Marble

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 Sculptures

Materials

Walnut

Purple Fluorite with Quartz From Jiangxi, China
Located in New York, NY
From De'an mine, Wushan, De'an Co., Jiujiang Prefecture, Jiangxi Province, China Large cluster of gem transparent deep purple dodecahedron fluorite crystals etched from Quartz mat...
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Chinese Antique 18th Century and Earlier Sculptures

Materials

Crystal, Quartz, Other

Ceramic Shield Antefix Ornament from Thailand, Late 18th Century
Located in New York, NY
A shield-shaped antefix from Thailand, late 18th century. Reclaimed from old constructions and preserved in time, these architectural details were a decorative staple in many tradi...
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Thai Other Antique 18th Century and Earlier Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

Chalcedony Stalactites with Apophyllytes from Nasik District, Maharashtra, India
Located in New York, NY
From Nasik District, Maharashtra, India. Here's a very aesthetic specimen of 2 chalcedony stalactites in an intersecting formation coated in a apophyllite micro crystals with a se...
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Indian Antique 18th Century and Earlier Sculptures

Materials

Crystal, Other

Galena from Krushev Dol Mine, Madan District, Rhodope Mountains, Bulgaria
Located in New York, NY
Galena from Krushev Dol Mine, Madan District, Rhodope Mountains, Bulgaria Bright metallic galena crystals with mirror-like surface luster with minor quartz. The galena crystals ha...
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier Sculptures

Materials

Crystal, Rock Crystal

18th Century Italian Mecca Vase with Pyrite and Peridot Points
Located in Dublin, Dalkey
18th century Italian mecca vase decorated with pyrite and peridot points and sits on a polished coordinating glass base. The 18th century mecca vase is ...
Category

Italian Rococo Antique 18th Century and Earlier Sculptures

Materials

Pyrite, Crystal, Metal

Amethyst from Piedra Parada, Las Vigas de Ramirez, Veracruz, Mexico
Located in New York, NY
Beautiful specimen from Piedra Parada, Las Vigas de Ramirez, Veracruz, Mexico. Lustrous deep-purple transparent amethyst quartz crystals surrounded by smaller colorless quartz cry...
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Mexican Antique 18th Century and Earlier Sculptures

Materials

Crystal, Amethyst, Other

Chinese Ming Dynasty Terracotta Courtsman Statuette with Original Polychromy
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Chinese Ming Dynasty painted terracotta courtsman figure with original polychromy. Attracting our eye with its weathered appearance and subtle polychromy, this Ming Dynasty terracotta courtsman figure exudes historical charm and elegance. This exquisite statuette, dating from the Chinese Ming Dynasty, features a courtsman resting on a hexagonal base, providing a stable and aesthetically pleasing foundation. Topped with a simple headdress and clothed in a long, flowing robe, the figure showcases a slight movement of the hips, creating a sense of liveliness and grace. His right arm is extended in a gesture, while his left arm remains hidden under his clothes, adding an element of mystery and sophistication. The original polychromy, though weathered, adds a touch of vibrant color that enhances the figure's visual appeal and historical authenticity. This Chinese courtsman figure will make for an exquisite decorative addition to any home. Its refined elegance and rich cultural heritage make it a versatile piece, perfect for placing on a commode, side table, or shelf. Whether in a living room, study, or entryway, this Ming Dynasty figure will bring a touch of ancient Chinese artistry and timeless beauty to any interior space. With its harmonious blend of form and function, this painted terracotta courtsman figure celebrates the enduring appeal of Ming Dynasty art...
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Chinese Ming Antique 18th Century and Earlier Sculptures

Materials

Terracotta

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...
Category

European Greco Roman Antique 18th Century and Earlier Sculptures

Materials

Iron

Chalcopyrite over Calcite from Hubei, China
Located in New York, NY
Chalcopyrite over Calcite from Edong Mining District, Daye, Hubei, China. Cluster of sharp scalenohedral calcite crystals partially covered with lustrous iridescent metallic chalcop...
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Chinese Antique 18th Century and Earlier Sculptures

Materials

Other

12th Century Italian Roman Marble Lion
Located in Madrid, ES
Italian Romanesque 12th century marble recumbent lion 12th century Italian roman marble lion  with a stylized mane and tail wrapped around its body a...
Category

Italian Gothic Antique 18th Century and Earlier Sculptures

Materials

Stone

Antique "Ecce Homo" in Carved Stone
Located in Milano, IT
Wonderful carved stone sculpture depicting Christ, modeled by a master sculptor in the 15th century, carved entirely by hand. This sculpture is known as Ecce homo. As tradition tell...
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Italian Mid-Century Modern Antique 18th Century and Earlier Sculptures

Materials

Stone

16th Century Spanish Family Coat of Arms – Sandstone Carving
Located in Madrid, ES
Own a remarkable piece of Spanish heritage with this grand 16th-century family coat of arms, expertly carved in sandstone. This magnificent piece embodies the nobility and craftsmans...
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier Sculptures

Materials

Limestone

Yellow Fluorite on Calcite from Moscona Mine, Villabona District, Asturias, Spai
Located in New York, NY
From Moscona Mine, Villabona District, Asturias, Spain. Very aesthetic cluster of yellow crystals of cubic fluorite with a colorless calcite crystal perched on the top edge and dr...
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Spanish Antique 18th Century and Earlier Sculptures

Materials

Crystal, Rock Crystal

Italian neoclassical Wooden Statue of Cupid
Located in Queens, NY
Italian Neo-classical 9(18th Century) painted wooden figure of a cupid with a gilt robe and hair, with an arm stretched out (AS IS-missing some hand and feet carvings)
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Italian Neoclassical Antique 18th Century and Earlier Sculptures

Materials

Wood

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