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Period: 18th Century and Earlier
Pair of 18th Century Giltwood Altar Ornaments from Italy (34 inches tall)
Located in Dallas, TX
Part of a larger installation from the 1700s, this pair of Italian giltwood altar ornaments are roughly 34 inches tall. Foliate in nature, the l...
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Italian Antique 18th Century and Earlier Sculptures

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Metal

Moldavite From the Czech Republic // 1.21 Grams
Located in New York, NY
This genuine moldavite in stellar condition offers a luminous green color and fascinating natural texture, making it an overall great specimen. Moldavite is one of the most sought af...
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Czech Antique 18th Century and Earlier Sculptures

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Other

18th Century Polychrome Wood Italian Antique Sculpture Christ Crucified, 1720
Located in Vicoforte, Piedmont
Antique Italian sculpture from the first half of the 18th century. Painted and gilded polychrome wooden work, of excellent quality and with a beautiful patina. Crucified Christ of im...
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Italian Antique 18th Century and Earlier Sculptures

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Wood

Jesus Christ Crucified Portuguese Sculpture 18th Century H: 109cm
Located in Madrid, ES
Jesus Christ Crucified Portuguese Sculpture 18th Century Crucified figure with the head turned to the right side, face with well-defined features, beard and long hair finely carved ...
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Portuguese Baroque Antique 18th Century and Earlier Sculptures

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Wood

St. John the Baptist, Polychromed Boxwood, Baroque, 17th Century
Located in Madrid, ES
Stylistically, and to appreciate the stylistic differences, compare with the San Juan Bautista of the "Altarpiece of San Juan Bautista" by Juan de Juni and Inocencio Berruguete, dated in 1551 and today in the National Museum of Sculpture of Valladolid, or with the Sanint John the Baptist by Alonso...
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European Baroque Antique 18th Century and Earlier Sculptures

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Boxwood

Very Large Oak Winged Angel, 17th century
Located in PARIS, FR
Very large scale winged angel (1.63 m high), on a sculpted sphere in the round, probably part of an altarpiece? The whole, imposing in size, nevertheless gives an impression of light...
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European Baroque Antique 18th Century and Earlier Sculptures

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Oak

16th Century English Carved Limestone Lion Statue
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
An English hand carved limestone lion statue possibly dating from as early as the 16th century. Made at the hand of a talented artisan, the limestone is detailed with tooling and chisel marks made by the maker throughout, depicting a small lion in a 'sejant' seated position. Though weathered throughout the ages, this 400-500 year old carving has stood the test of time, with details of the lion’s mane, paws and face recognisable to this very day. An antique artefact...
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English Medieval Antique 18th Century and Earlier Sculptures

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Stone, Limestone

Set of Four Egyptian Antiquities, Pair of Sarcophagus Faience & Two Figurines
Located in New York, NY
This captivating authentic Egyptian Faience set was realized in ancient Egypt circa 3100 BCE. It offers two sarcophagus figurines- suggestive of miniature versions of King Tut's tomb- hand finished in a beautiful turquoise hue (a glaze created by pulverizing the stone into pigment). Additionally, the set features two figurines (one representative of the Egyptian god Anubis), and the other seemingly a depiction of one of the ruler's as a young child also in a turquoise glaze atop volumetric rhombus plinths with tapered sides in a refined terra cotta hue. Full of historical importance (and stunning as stand alone objects) this collection of Egyptian antiquities...
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Egyptian Egyptian Antique 18th Century and Earlier Sculptures

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Faience

18th Century Italian Cross with Tangerine Crystals on a Crystal Cluster Base
Located in Dublin, Dalkey
18th century Italian cross adorned with tangerine quartz crystals on a tangerine quartz and crystal cluster base. The crucifix originally came from a church in Tuscany. The crystal quartz points replicate the original sunrays or halo around the cross. The piece is put together by Jean O'Reilly Barlow, the artist and creative director of Interi. The date of manufacture reflects when she created the piece and the period shows that the Italian cross is originally 18th century. The 18th century Italian cross has been preserved and transformed into a figurative, contemporary work of art. With the combination of the precious minerals, the church artifact...
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Italian Baroque Antique 18th Century and Earlier Sculptures

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Rock Crystal, Quartz

Very Large Italian Baroque Wood Angel Sculpture, Late 17th Century
Located in Bradenton, FL
Late 17th/early 18th century carved and polychrome Italian Angel figure. Exquisitely hand carved sculpture with wonderful movement to the draped body of the Angel. Retaining original...
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Italian Baroque Antique 18th Century and Earlier Sculptures

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Wood

Tree Agate Sculpture on Stand, Brazil, Prehistoric
Located in New York, NY
Brazilian tree agate mounted on stand "Tree agate is also known as dendritic agate. Dendrites are crystal inclusions that develop in foliage or tree branch-like patterns." "Tree-...
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Brazilian Antique 18th Century and Earlier Sculptures

Materials

Agate

Italian 17 Century Marble Panel with Madonna and Child
Located in Buisson, FR
Wonderful 17 century marble panel with a Madonna and child. Gorgeous period piece with great patina. Italy circa 1650. Weathered and small losses. Measurement include the wooden pe...
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Italian Antique 18th Century and Earlier Sculptures

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Marble

Italian 15th Century Marble Fragment
Located in Atlanta, GA
A stunning 15th century cross fragment from Northern Italy. Beautifully carved from marble with a fabulous patina. A wonderful art piece.
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Italian Antique 18th Century and Earlier Sculptures

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Stone

Pair of 18th Century Italian Hand Carved Wooden Architectural Fragment
Located in Bradenton, FL
Beautiful weathered 18th Century Italian carved wood architectural fragment. Large pair of two men, one reading a book, one holding a cross. Very good condition.        
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Neoclassical Antique 18th Century and Earlier Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Large 18th C French Baroque Hand Carved Basswood White Painted Flower Guirlande
Located in Haarlem, NL
Very large decorative French Baroque handcarved basswood white painted flower guirlande. Decorated with carved flowers and foliage: 4 roses, 3 lily's and a lot of leafage. Probably ...
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French Baroque Antique 18th Century and Earlier Sculptures

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Wood

17th Spanish Sculpture in Carved Silver Gild Wood Saint Michel, Castilia
Located in Valladolid, ES
One of a kind Baroque Spanish St Michel sculpture. A museum piece !! The artistic imprint shows the typical Castilian traces in the conception and interpretation of the subject. This allows us to frame the attribution to a close circle of the stela left by Gregorio Fernández (1576-1636) in the very recognized Castilian circle. The artist responsible for the creation of this magnificent carving has undoubtedly been trained in the footsteps of Fernández in the Castilian Baroque context. He powerfully remembers the Archangel San Miguel preserved in the reliquary of the Church of San Miguel de Valladolid; belonging to the first third of the seventeenth century. Both carvings show great parallels in the spatial conception, in the configuration of the cloths...
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Albanian Baroque Antique 18th Century and Earlier Sculptures

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Gold Leaf, Silver Leaf

17th Century Italy Sculpture Stone Lion Holding a Monkey
Located in Epfach, DE
17th Century sculpture stone lion holding a monkey. This very decorative Piece was once built into a building as a striking focal point. The depictio...
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Baroque Antique 18th Century and Earlier Sculptures

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Sandstone

Element of Gothic Architecture, France or Flanders, 15th Century
Located in Bruxelles, BE
Element of gothic architecture France or Flanders, 15th century Measures: 48 x 50 x 17 cm This element of limestone architecture representing two angels above a Gothic pointed arch, was probably the crowning of a stone tabernacle. Dressed in an alb tightened at the waist by a belt, the angels keep in their hands the instruments of passion: the crown of thorns, the ladder to descend from the cross...
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French Gothic Antique 18th Century and Earlier Sculptures

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Limestone

Amethyst Purple Druze Quartz with Calcite Formation
Located in London, GB
This delightful mineral sculpture has an unusual shape, formed of an almost complete geode, whose frontal portion wraps around like an arm, protecting the attractive “calcite” formation at its centre. The calcite is very clear and allows us to see the beautiful combination of colours behind. The edges are polished, revealing a vibrant combination of grey-blue agate, green celadonite, red-pink jasper...
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Uruguayan Antique 18th Century and Earlier Sculptures

Materials

Agate, Amethyst, Quartz

Monumental Stone Capital Decorated with Coat of Arms, France, 15th Century
Located in Bruxelles, BE
Monumental stone capital carved in high relief with foliage and a central coat of arms. France, 15th century 34 x 49 x 47 cm Provenance : Georges Demotte collection, then André Macé, see the photo taken by Demotte in his workshop around 1930. The foliage that surrounds the central ecu with the details of the stems, ribs and lobes shows a naturalistic attention characteristic of 15th century ornamental carving. This large capital with vegetable decoration was made during the 15th century in France, probably for a castle as it suggests the presence of the central shield, originally painted and gilded. The work reveals the exceptional virtuosity of Gothic sculptors who tried giving the illusion of the flexibility of stems and leaves. The kale, which here surrounds the central shield, is a plant characteristic of the exuberance of the flora of the Flamboyant Gothic. This beautiful capital comes from the collection of Georges Joseph Demotte (1877-1923) famous art dealer of Belgian origin specialized in Medieval...
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French Medieval Antique 18th Century and Earlier Sculptures

Materials

Stone, Limestone

Rare Pair of Venetian Sitting Mastiffs Dogs
By Venetian School
Located in Bruxelles, BE
Rare pair of sitting Mastiffs dogs. Venice, end of 15th century - first half of the 16th century. Istrian stone. Provenance: - Important private collection of an architect and scenographer from Orvieto (Umbria) A regular exportation licence delivered by the Italian Ministry of Culture accompanies the work. The representation of the dog dates back to ancient times, when dogs were considered weapons of war and used to attack the enemy or stand guard to protect strategic locations. At the entrance to the Pompei’s villa, the presence of a "cave canem...
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Italian Renaissance Antique 18th Century and Earlier Sculptures

Materials

Stone

Baroque Carved Wood Christ Altar Figure
Located in New York, NY
Baroque carved and polychromed wood sculpture of a standing Christ, mounted on wooden base, likely 18th century. In very good vintage conditi...
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Baroque Antique 18th Century and Earlier Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Italian Late Renaissance Bronze Perseus, First Third of the 17th Century
Located in Milano, IT
Perseus (or Mars?) Padua, first half of the 17th century follower of Tiziano Aspetti (Padua, 1559 - Pisa, 1607) bronze with dark patina State of conservation: the dark patina cov...
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Italian Renaissance Antique 18th Century and Earlier Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Large 18th Century Wood Carved Statue of "Saint Francis of Assisi"
Located in Kastrup, DK
Rare and large 18th century carved religious figure that resembles St. Francis. 159 cm / 62.5 inch tall. Carved in one piece of Balayong wood....
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Philippine Baroque Antique 18th Century and Earlier Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Azurite on Custom Made Metal Base
Located in BAARN, UT
Azurite is a copper carbonate, usually found in combination with other copper minerals such as its much better known green brother malachite. The mineral is full blue in color and is virtually opaque with a silky sheen. Azurite usually forms in oxidation zones of copper deposits, where secondary to malachite other minerals such as chrysocolla and naturally solid copper can...
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Congolese Antique 18th Century and Earlier Sculptures

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Other

Agate Slice on Metal Base
Located in BAARN, UT
The slice is 2cm thick. Agate is a largely translucent and variety of quartz and subvariety of chalcedony. Agate consists mainly of chalcedony and sometimes in combination with v...
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Brazilian Antique 18th Century and Earlier Sculptures

Materials

Other

Stunning Unusually Shaped White Quartz with Stalactite Formation
Located in London, GB
A stunning formation of white quartz on a wooden Stand. This beautiful and delicate piece presents a white quartz formation inside a geode. Al...
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Uruguayan Antique 18th Century and Earlier Sculptures

Materials

Agate, Amethyst, Quartz

Crystal Center Thin Slice Agate Sculpture, Brazil, Prehistoric
Located in New York, NY
Brazilian thin slice of agate mounted on a custom steel stand. Agate is a banded form of finely-grained, microcrystalline Quartz. The lovely color patterns and banding make this t...
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Brazilian Antique 18th Century and Earlier Sculptures

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Agate

Large Heavy Rectangular Carved Marble Relief of the Agnus Dei 'Lamb of God'
Located in Guaynabo, PR
This is a large heavy rectangular shaped carved marble relief of the Agnus Dei. It depicts a lamb with curly hair seated over a Bible and bearing ...
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Italian Neoclassical Antique 18th Century and Earlier Sculptures

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Marble

Ammonite from Madagascar
Located in Schellebelle, BE
Ammonite from Madagascar, mounted in metal stand, exceptional dimensions and great patina and different pallet of colors, total height 65 cm.
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Malagasy Antique 18th Century and Earlier Sculptures

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Sandstone

Moroccan Crinoid Fossil about 450 Million Years Old
Located in Chicago, IL
Moroccan fossil named Crinoid, which are about 450 million years old. Crinoid fossils, or sea lilies are members of the Echinodermata phylum. Our Crinoi...
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Moroccan Antique 18th Century and Earlier Sculptures

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Stone

Grey Concentric Circles Agate Sculpture on Stand, Brazil, Prehistoric
Located in New York, NY
Grey Brazilian thick slice of agate mounted on a steel stand. Agate is a banded form of finely-grained, microcrystalline Quartz. The lovely color patterns and banding make this tr...
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Brazilian Antique 18th Century and Earlier Sculptures

Materials

Agate

18th Century Italian Baroque Reliquary
Located in Buisson, FR
Beautiful and detailed reliquary holder with its original gilding, Italy, circa 1750. Weathered and small losses.
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Italian Baroque Antique 18th Century and Earlier Sculptures

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Wood

18th Century Italian Carved and Gilt Angel Torchère
Located in Stamford, CT
Italian carved and polychrome figure of an angel holding a torchère wearing a gilded robe. Beautifully realized face and hair, this lovely early carving had been mounted as a lamp. G...
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Italian Baroque Antique 18th Century and Earlier Sculptures

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Wood

15th/16th Century Italian Carved Polychrome Limestone Crest
Located in Milford, NH
A fine example of an Italian polychrome carved limestone crest architectural element with seven carved diamonds, perhaps from over a doorway or window, probably dating to the 15th or...
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Italian Antique 18th Century and Earlier Sculptures

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Limestone, Marble

Pekingese Puppy 18th Century French Faience Made in Rouen Circa 1760
Located in Katonah, NY
WHY WE LOVE IT: His Pekingese imperial attitude!                                                                                               In their native China, Pekingese could ...
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French Rococo Antique 18th Century and Earlier Sculptures

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Faience

Pair of 17th Century Italian Carved, Gilt Putti on Stands
Located in Doylestown, PA
Found in an antiques market in Tuscany, this pair of gorgeous 17th century carved and gilded putti have been mounted on stands created for them by the sta...
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier Sculptures

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Wood

18th Century Meissen Porcelain Model of a King Charles Spaniel, J.J. Kändler
Located in New York, NY
An 18th century Louis XVI period Meissen porcelain model of a King Charles spaniel, blue crossed swords mark, after the model by J.J. Kändler. The spotted dog with mouth open to reve...
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German Louis XVI Antique 18th Century and Earlier Sculptures

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Porcelain

17th Century Polychrome Carved Sculpture of King David Playing the Harp
Located in Jesteburg, DE
Flanders 17th century, King David playing the harp, sculpture in polychromed wood, beautiful patina.
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Belgian Baroque Antique 18th Century and Earlier Sculptures

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Wood

18th Century Spanish Andalusian Giltwood St Joseph with the Infant Sculpture
Located in Marbella, ES
18th century Spanish Andalusian giltwood painted St. Joseph with Baby Jesus figure sculpture.
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Spanish Antique 18th Century and Earlier Sculptures

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Wood

Basalt Portrait Medallion, Tiberius Augustus, Wedgwood, circa 1775
Located in Melbourne, Victoria
A fine large self-framing portrait medallion of the Emperor Tiberius Augustus, second emperor of Rome. Unmarked, as were many of these medallions.
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English Neoclassical Antique 18th Century and Earlier Sculptures

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Stoneware

Exquisite Pair of 18th Century Italian Angelic Wood Carved Male Figures
Located in Atlanta, GA
An exquisite Italian pair of carved and giltwood angelic male figures from the early 18th century. This pair of antique statues from Italy each ...
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Italian Antique 18th Century and Earlier Sculptures

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Wood

Big Hand Carved Painted Stag Sculpture in Wood, Early 1800th Century
Located in Stockholm, SE
A big hand carved painted stag sculpture in wood, early 1800th century. Preowned by a collector. This sculpture are one of a kind. The stag deer are a symbol of spiritual authority, a deer stag is here depicted in all its magnificent elegance. Wooden Sculpture of a life-size deer stag laying upon a rectangular platform base. The symbol of the stag: The deer’s antlers are one of the characteristics that have made it the figure of a spiritual superiority, according to some. Like a crown, the antlers grow beyond its body, bringing it closer to the sky and making it sacred. In many cultures, the deer is a symbol of spiritual authority. During a deer’s life the antlers fall off and grow again and the animal is also a symbol of regeneration. In the Christian imagination, the deer is a symbol of piety, devotion and of God taking care of his children: men. The legend of Saint Eustace...
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Swedish Arts and Crafts Antique 18th Century and Earlier Sculptures

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Paint, Hardwood

Torso of Buddha, Kingdom of Ayutthaya, '1350-1767', 17th Century
Located in Jesteburg, DE
Torso of Buddha Kingdom of Ayutthaya (1350-1767), 17th century. Carved sandstone, height (including base) 64 cm. Provenance: The Sassoon...
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Thai Minimalist Antique 18th Century and Earlier Sculptures

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Sandstone

Tibetan Gilt Bronze Figure of Shantideva, 16th-17th Century, Tibet
Located in Austin, TX
A fine and well cast 16th-17th century Tibetan gilt copper alloy statue of Shantideva, the great 8th century Indian teacher and scholar.  The gilt bronze figure expertly cast, with wonderful detail and rich gilding. The face cold painted gold with polychrome details. Shantideva sits upon a double lotus pedestal, a Vajra before him, an overflowing kapala skull cup...
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Tibetan Ming Antique 18th Century and Earlier Sculptures

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Bronze

George III Painted and Carved Wood Coat of Arms of the United Kingdom
Located in Essex, MA
Painted in a light blue and light maroon red.
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English George III Antique 18th Century and Earlier Sculptures

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Other

Japanese Edo Carved Stone Bodhisattva Sculptures
Located in New York, NY
Japanese Edo period pair of carved stone female Bodhisattva sculptures, hand painted. The pair has incised markings on their backs and was made in circa 1...
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Japanese Edo Antique 18th Century and Earlier Sculptures

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Stone

Monumental Burmese Ava Style Marble Head of the Buddha, 17th Century
Located in Austin, TX
A large carved, lacquered and gilt Ava style marble head of the Buddha, Burma (now Myanmar), 17th century. Originally part of what must have been a monumental Buddha...
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Burmese Antique 18th Century and Earlier Sculptures

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Marble

18th Century, French Giltwood Decorative Element
Located in Sofia, BG
18th century handmade giltwood decorative element representing a trophy of music in an entourage of flowering branches, France, circa 1790.
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French Antique 18th Century and Earlier Sculptures

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Giltwood

Chinese Cast Bronze Censer of Shoulao Seated on a Deer, Mid Qing Dynasty
Located in Austin, TX
A gorgeous and elegant Chinese bronze incense burner cast as of Shoulao, the God of Longevity, portrayed seated on a deer. The Taoist dei...
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Chinese Qing Antique 18th Century and Earlier Sculptures

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Bronze

Pair of Louis Philippe Bronze and Marble Candelabra
Located in Essex, MA
Each with cherub holding a flowering branch, on a white cylindrical marble base with square marble plinth.
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French Neoclassical Antique 18th Century and Earlier Sculptures

Busts of Caligula & Tiberius
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Carved sandstone busts of Caligula & Tiberius, 17th-18th century, Denmark.
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German Antique 18th Century and Earlier Sculptures

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Sandstone

Chinese Tang Dynasty Painted Pottery Model of a Horse
Located in Austin, TX
A Chinese Tang dynasty pottery model of a horse. The majestic animal is portrayed standing foursquare on a rectangular plinth, head slightly turned. A saddle and saddle blanket are d...
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Chinese Tang Antique 18th Century and Earlier Sculptures

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Pottery

17th century Louis XIV Stone Sculpture of Playing Children
Located in Troy, NY
Important and very charming stone group of one child watching over his sleeping companion, in the spirit of the "Marmousets" along the "Allee d'Eau" and th...
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French Louis XIV Antique 18th Century and Earlier Sculptures

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Limestone

Japanese Carved Figure
Located in Stamford, CT
A carved Japanese carved wooden figure of the wind god, Fujin one of the eldest Shinto gods retaining its original porcelain eyes.
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Japanese Antique 18th Century and Earlier Sculptures

Materials

Wood

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