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Collectibles and Curiosities For Sale
Style: Art Nouveau
Style: Baroque
Antique German Art Nouveau Jewelry Faith, Love, Hope Brooch Ormolu, 1900s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
This lovely stylish sentimental brooch to give it to a loved one. Made in Germany, circa 1900.
A very pretty piece of antique jewellery which would make a fine addition to any colle...
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Early 1900s German Art Nouveau Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Ormolu
Rene Lalique Electric Blue Coloured Glass 'Graines' Pendant
By René Lalique
Located in Chelmsford, Essex
Rene Lalique electric blue coloured glass 'Graines' Pendant. This pattern features a branch with berries. Threaded tassles and necklace. Engraved makers mark, 'Lalique'. Book referen...
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1920s French Art Nouveau Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Glass
17th Century Spanish Carved Walnut Door Panel
Located in Stamford, CT
A really gutsy and interesting early 17th century carved wood panel. If this kind of thing appeals to you, it does to me, than this is a compelling example of early carving and the p...
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Early 17th Century Spanish Baroque Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Walnut
Art Nouveau Advertising Tile Poster from Codorniu's Cellar, Spain
Located in Vulpellac, Girona
Art Nouveau advertising tile poster from Codorniu Cellar, Spain
Ceramic tiles measurements: 15x15 cm (6x6 in).
Codorníu is synonymous to th...
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Early 20th Century Spanish Art Nouveau Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Ceramic
The Treasures of Rembrandt Book by Michiel Roscam Abbing Art Gallery Book
Located in North Hollywood, CA
The Treasures of Rembrandt Book by Michiel Roscam Abbing Art Gallery Book in slip case.
Celebrating the 400th anniversary of the birth of one of the wo...
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Early 2000s Belgian Baroque Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
Unique & Powerful Italian Antique Crucifix w. a Stunning Bronze Corpus of Christ
Located in Lisse, NL
Large antique Baroque crucifix with stunning details and an amazing patina.
Because of the quality in the detail or because of the perfect anatomy o...
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Mid-19th Century Italian Baroque Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Bronze
Antique German Art Nouveau Jewelry Rose Branch Pendant Ormolu, 1900s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
This lovely stylish pendant or hanger was made to hang on a chain. Made in Germany, circa 1900.
A very pretty piece of antique jewellery which would make a fine addition to any coll...
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Early 1900s German Art Nouveau Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Ormolu
18th Century Italian Baroque Gilded Ewer Repoussé Copper Liturgical Pitcher
Located in Milan, IT
A stunning Italian gilt copper ewer dating back to 18th century with a circular body featuring a quadripartite decoration defined by the repoussé of a double vertical ribbed frame that frames tableaux decorated with floral scrolls; the background of these sections is finely dotted by chisel tool to underline a very pleasant relief to the embossed parts thanks to the burnishing.
An excellent and unique hand-made pitcher, selected in a private collection of Northern Italy.
This rare golden jug was created to serve wine during the Eucharistic celebration, the Christian liturgical practice. it is an Italian work of art that dates back to 1700, with a wonderful fire gilding, for collectors. In good age related condition regardless of a small dent in the middle part of the body, consistent with the eighteenth-century dating.
The cast handle takes up the motif of the volutes present on the body of the ewer. The spout is closed by a hinged lid with a small floral knob, with minimal deformations near the hinge compromising its perfect closure.
In the upper part, there are welding signs...
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Mid-18th Century Italian Baroque Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Copper
Swarovski Figurine Flowers Arrangement
Located in Plainview, NY
An exquisite retired Swarovski crystal daisy flowers arrangement designed by Michael Stamey. The figurine was part of the “Secret Garden theme” and featu...
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1990s Austrian Art Nouveau Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Crystal
Hand Carved Italian Santo
Located in Houston, TX
Hand carved Italian Santo: figure of Franciscan abbot or saint, circa 1780-1800.
Note: Regional differences in humidity and climate during shipping may...
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Late 18th Century Italian Baroque Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Wood
"Child Jesus", Wood, Spanish School, 17th Century, pedestal made later.
Located in Madrid, ES
"Child Jesus". Carved and polychrome wood. Spanish school, 17th century. Base or pedestal made later.
Christ is presented naked, with a slight contrapposto on the legs and hips that...
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17th Century Spanish Baroque Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Other
Gorham Art Nouveau Sterling Buckle, 1902
By Gorham
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Gorham Art Nouveau sterling buckle, 1902. Marks for Gorham Sterling and B1949 copyrighted with 1902 (year). Beautiful open floral nouveau whiplash des...
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Early 1900s American Art Nouveau Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Sterling Silver
Two Antique German Art Nouveau Jewelry Memory Pin Brooch Ormolu, 1900s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Two lovely stylish sentimental brooches made to keep a photo of loved one. Made in Germany, circa 1900. Each brooch pin has a picture inside.
A very pretty piece of antique jeweller...
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Early 1900s German Art Nouveau Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Ormolu
Superb Silver Tyrollean Mountain Man Ex Voto, Antique European 1910s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A cute petite religious Ex Voto. I do not know what it is made of, thin and light filigree silver or silver plated metal. It is handmade, embossed and then welded. Given the delicacy...
Category
Early 20th Century German Art Nouveau Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Silver Plate, Sheet Metal
Filigree Silver Vintage Car Model
Located in Buenos Aires, Olivos
Silver Filigree car model
Vintage model car in silver filigree.
Category
Early 20th Century Italian Art Nouveau Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Silver
17th Century Italian Baroque Antique Temple with Statue Carved and Gilded Wood
Located in Casale Monferrato, IT
Rare and important antique Temple made of lacquered and gilded wood. Rich decoration carved in wood with curls and scrolls. Entirely covered with precious gold leaf. Item to be place...
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1650s Italian Baroque Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Poplar
Four Antique German Art Nouveau Jewelry Memory Pendants Ormolu, 1900s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Four lovely stylish sentimental pendants made to keep a photo of loved one. Made in Germany, circa 1900. Each one has a picture inside.
A very pretty piece of antique jewellery whic...
Category
Early 1900s German Art Nouveau Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Ormolu
Rare Asprey London Sterling Silver 1917 Jewelry Box Charles & Richard Comyns
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this stunning original Asprey London 1917 solid sterling silver Jewellery box with a faux tortoiseshell top made by the amazing Charles and Richard...
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1910s English Art Nouveau Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Sterling Silver
French 19th Century Hand Carved Walnut Wood Four Doors Miniature Chest
Located in Firenze, IT
This lovely French late 19th century walnut miniature chest is ornately hand carved with the typical Coastal France, probably Breton, geometrical patterns inlays and charming hand-tu...
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Late 19th Century French Baroque Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Walnut, Nutwood
Rare 17th Century Baroque Cabinet, South Germany Probably Augsburg, Wunderkammer
Located in Worpswede / Bremen, DE
A small architectural table cabinet, veneered in walnut and mulberry, the centre doors enclosing an arrangement of nine various sized drawers with bone knobs, behind a central door a...
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Late 17th Century German Baroque Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Brass
Flemish Embossed Wood Plaque of the Resurrection of Jesus Christ
Located in Guaynabo, PR
This is a heavy large carved wood plaque depicting an embossed scene of the Resurrection of Jesus Christ. He is standing victorious and elevated over a U shaped cluster of clouds wit...
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17th Century Belgian Baroque Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Wood
Antique Sterling Silver Havdalah Box / Spice Box, London 1912, Joseph Zweig
Located in London, London
Hallmarked in London in 1912 by Joseph Zweig, this Antique Sterling Silver Havdalah Box, or Spice Tower, is of a traditional Eastern European form. The Havdalah box measures 9.75"(25...
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1910s English Baroque Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Sterling Silver
Antique Carved Oak Barometer Lloyd, Payne & Amiel Manchester England
Located in Toledo, OH
Antique oak carved barometer by Lloyd, Payne & Amiel Manchester England. Thermometer mounted above opening. Porcelain dial. Operating condition. Bevel...
Category
Early 1900s European Art Nouveau Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Oak
Chapel, Walnut Wood, 17th Century
Located in Madrid, ES
Chapel. Walnut wood, 17th century.
Chapel for private oratory made of carved walnut wood and decorated with architectural elements of classicist inspiration (triangular split pedime...
Category
17th Century Spanish Baroque Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Walnut
London Mid-19th Century Vanity Kit Set Sterling Silver
Located in Brescia, IT
Not easy to find this original box, with this kit set composed of 8 pieces for nail manicure. A piece to collect or to add in a wunderkammer.
In sterling silver, all marked.
With ce...
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Mid-19th Century British Baroque Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Crystal, Sterling Silver
2 Baroque 18th Century Carved Polychrome Decorated Wooden Continental Figurines
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A pair of 18th century carved wooden figurines
Likely Central European originating somewhere in Germany, Austria, Switzerland, or Northern Italy.
Both figurines depict a gallant gentleman in period dress holding a basket replete with fruit or flowers.
Each is mounted on an integral wooden base with a rocaille base.
These figures are rare and are a fine addition to any period room...
Category
18th Century European Baroque Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Wood
Beautiful Silver Lady Woman in Alpine Costume Ex Voto, Antique European, 1910s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A cute petite religious Ex Voto. I do not know what it is made of, thin and light filigree silver or silver plated metal. It is handmade, embossed and then welded. Given the delicacy...
Category
Early 20th Century German Art Nouveau Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Silver Plate, Sheet Metal
Baudot Multiple-Impression Telegraph, c. 1900 Manufactured by J Carpentier Paris
Located in Madrid, ES
Baudot multiple-impression telegraph, c. 1900 Manufactured by J Carpentier Paris,
brass and steel, Grunewald type electric motor mounted upside down.
For the five-bit Baudot code...
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Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Wood
Bronze Sculptural Thermometer, Long Bodied Lady, Artist Signed and Dated 1911
Located in Petaluma, CA
It wasn't easy trying to title this bronze in one sentence. The first thing about it to my eye is the wonderful whimsy displayed. The fact that it's a thermometer just adds to the jo...
Category
1910s American Art Nouveau Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Bronze
Miniature Dutch Walnut Long Case Clock
By Jan Henkels
Located in Den Haag, NL
Love this miniature Dutch walnut long case clock. Not only great looking but also a good working
time piece. Comes with a good quality watch. M...
Category
1950s Dutch Baroque Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Walnut
Metal Roe Deer Wall Decoration Plate Vintage, German, 1900s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A beautiful wall decoration item from Germany. Made of metal showing some roe deer’s in a landscape. This is a nice addition to every room.
Category
Early 20th Century German Art Nouveau Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Metal
Baroque and Rococo Architecture and Decoration Great Large Heavy Art Table Book
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Baroque and Rococo Architecture and Decoration
Book by Alastair Laing, Anthony Blunt, and Christopher Ernest Tadgell.
A study of a period in art ...
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1970s Italian Baroque Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
Emile Hurtre an Art Nouveau Billiard Table Made by E. Gueret Médaille d’Or, 1889
Located in London, GB
Emile Hurtré French Art Nouveau Billiard table.
Made by award-winning artisan E. Gueret (Médaille d’Or 1889).
Hurtré is best known for h...
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1880s European Art Nouveau Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Walnut
Pictorial Antique Israeli Marbediah Rug. Size: 2 ft 6 in x 3 ft 6 in
Located in New York, NY
Beautiful small size pictorial antique Israeli Marbediah rug, country of origin: Israel, date circa 1920. Size: 2 ft 6 in x 3 ft 6 in (0.76 m x 1.07 m)....
Category
Early 20th Century Israeli Art Nouveau Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Wool
French Early 20th Century "Encyclopedie Universelle" Dated 1908
Located in Stockbridge, GA
French early 20th century "Encyclopedie Universelle" dated 1908.
Category
Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Leather
Pair of Miniatures, Frans van de Casteele 'Kasteels' aka Francesco da Castello
By Francesco da Castello
Located in Madrid, ES
Frans van de Casteele (Kasteels) called Francesco da Castello (Brussels, ca. 1541 - Rome, 1621)
Adoration of the shepherds
Crowning with thorns
First decade of the 17th century...
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Early 17th Century European Baroque Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Other
Antique Art Nouveau 14k Yellow Gold Engraved Bangle Bracelet
Located in Shippensburg, PA
ANTIQUE ART NOUVEAU 14K GOLD BANGLE BRACELET
With a pierced and engraved floral design; circa early 20th century
Item # C104205
A fine quality antique Art Nouveau bangle...
Category
20th Century American Art Nouveau Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Gold
Unusual Art Nouveau Woman, Carved Wood and Metal Pipe Holder Wall Plaque
Located in Buffalo, NY
Unusual Art Nouveau woman, relief carved wood and metal pipe holder wall plaque. Stunning nude, wonderful detailing.., bronze mounted, hand forged pipe holders, carved wood match hol...
Category
1920s American Art Nouveau Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Bronze
Wilhelmina, Queen of the Netherlands, 1898 Inauguration Commemorative Plates
Located in Sharon, CT
Offering four hand-painted Wilhelmina, “1890-1948” Inauguration plates, manufactured in 1898 by Petrus Regout & Co., Maastricht, Holland.
Category
1890s Dutch Art Nouveau Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Ceramic
Gorgeous Munich Child Souvenir Pewter Catchall Bowl Antique German, 1910s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A Historical Souvenir plate plaque from Munich, Germany. Made of Pewter showing the well known Munich Child. Everyone knows this historical Figure from ...
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Early 20th Century German Art Nouveau Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Pewter
Ancient Boxwood Micro Carving Deposition, First Half of the 18th Century
Located in Milano, IT
Boxwood micro carving
Deposition
Central Europe, first half of the 18th century
It measures: the sculpture 7.40 x 5.31 x 0.6 in (18.8 x 13.5 x 1.6 cm); w...
Category
1740s European Baroque Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Boxwood
Artistic Vintage Israeli Bezalel Rug. 3 ft x 4 ft 8 in
Located in New York, NY
A Magnificently Artistic Vintage Israeli Bezalel Rug, Country Of Origin / Rug Type: Israeli rugs, Circa Date: Mid 20th Century. Size: 3 ft x 4 ft 8 in (0.91...
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Mid-20th Century Israeli Art Nouveau Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Wool
Advertising in the USSR in the 1920s, La Pub in URSS French Book
Located in North Hollywood, CA
La Pub in URSS dans les annees 20
Anikst, Mikhail
Published by Editions du Chene, 1987
This work describes the extraordinary emulation aroused in Russian a...
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20th Century European Baroque Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
19th Century, J. Florenz Wien Chrome Steel Austrian Balance, 11 Brass Weights
Located in Vigonza, Padua
19th century, chrome steel Austrian balance, by J. Florenz Wien, 11 brass weights, 5 kg.
This precious antique table scale was from the famous Caffè Florian in Venice
Caffè Florian is a historic café in the city of Venice, located under the arcades of the Procuratie Nuove in Piazza San Marco.
It is the oldest Italian coffee and the oldest coffee in the world. It was inaugurated on December 29, 1720 by Floriano Francesconi with the name of Alla Venezia Trionfante, but immediately the Venetians simply said “andemo da Florian-let's go to Florian”, from the name of the owner in the Venetian dialect. Since then it has continued its daily coffee business uninterruptedly to the present day, becoming a favorite destination for Venetians, Italians and foreigners. Floriano Francesconi inspired the character of Ridolfo in Carlo Goldoni's coffee shop.
Giacomo Casanova courted the ladies there and Carlo Goldoni entered as a boy. Famous people such as Gasparo Gozzi, Giuseppe Parini, Silvio Pellico, Lord Byron, Ugo...
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1850s Austrian Baroque Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Steel
Antique Thonet Bentwood Puppenmobel Doll Chairs / Doll Furniture
Located in Lisse, NL
Rare and great condition Thonet doll chairs.
For the collectors of the rarest of Thonet pieces we are proud to offer this finest pair of early 20th century doll chairs. In the Thonet catalogue of 1904 these chairs are mentioned as 'Fauteuil 2' and 'Speissessel 2'. These chairs are both unmarked, but you can see them next to each other in the bottom right corner of the page from the 1904 Thonet catalogue (as shown in image 10). These wonderful condition collectables are in their original schellac, they are as stable as the day they were made and the 'speisesessel' (eating chair...
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Early 20th Century Austrian Jugendstil Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Bentwood
18th Century Carta Gloria
Located in Vero Beach, FL
This original 18th century frame is gilded over copper. It is elaborately embossed and chiseled. The cartouche is surrounded by rocaille and volute motifs. The Carta is mounted on a wood backing and rests on two linear bases. It is very rare to find the original altar glory prayer still present inside. It explains the part of the Mass being performed.
This is an extremely special museum piece for any ecclesiastical collection.
Measurements: W 14 ½” x H 14” x D 1”
Weight: 1 lb 8 oz
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18th Century Italian Baroque Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Copper
19th Century Hand Painted Tapestry Depicting Madonna with a Child
Located in Miami, FL
This antique hand painted tapestry panel is unsigned but was done in Italy in circa 1890 in the Rococo style. The hand painted tapestry d...
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Mid-19th Century Italian Baroque Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Giltwood, Tapestry
Cigar Set Art Nouveau Barbotine by Jean Bernard De Bruyn, 1900
Located in Paris, FR
Art Nouveau style cigar tobacco set tabac made in Barbotine faience ceramic by famous De Bruyn, 1900s.
Plate
L 32 cm, W 28 cm, D 4cm
Jars
D 4.5, H 7...
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19th Century Belgian Art Nouveau Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Ceramic, Faience
Antique Art Nouveau German Leather Bound Encyclopedia of Scientific Inquiry Set
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This five volume set of leather bound 1st Edition encyclopedias were done by Weltall and Menschheit of Germany in 1900 in the period Art Nouveau style. This set is completely in Germ...
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Early 19th Century German Art Nouveau Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Leather, Paper
Box Tobacco 17 Century Friesland Baroque Birch Sliding Lid Love Heart Horse Lady
Located in BUNGAY, SUFFOLK
This romantic and charming box has characteristic carving from the area.
With chip-carved geometric decoration to the sliding lid and sides, carved with a horse, two hearts and a...
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Late 17th Century Dutch Baroque Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Birch
Devotional Pendant, Saint James the Great, Bronze, Spain, 17th Century
Located in Madrid, ES
Devotional medal, Santiago Apóstol. Ormolu, 17th century.
Openwork devotional medal with the image of Santiago Apóstol in the center, on a pedestal and holding a staff and a book, surrounded by a crown of leaves knotted with two loops above and below. Copies similar to the present one are found in the Museum of Pilgrimages in Santiago de Compostela...
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17th Century Spanish Baroque Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Bronze
Exceptional 17th Century Carved Wooden Statue of Saint Micheal
Located in Lambertville, NJ
Exceptional 17th century carved wooden statue of Saint Micheal, European probably from a church or rectory. Naturally patinated and ori...
Category
17th Century European Baroque Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Hardwood
Antique Painting “Madonna with a Napkin” after Bartolome Esteban Murillo, 1666
Located in Vero Beach, FL
Antique painting “Madonna with a Napkin” after Bartolome Esteban Murillo, 1666
This lovely oil painting on beveled wood panel is after the f...
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Early 20th Century Spanish Baroque Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Wood
20th Century Italian Sterling Silver Ecclesiastical Chalice, Baroque Style
By Mario Vallè
Located in VALENZA, IT
Ecclesiastical chalice in sterling silver in Baroque style. The shape is unusual, characterized by the oval cast base with volutes typical of the Baroque style.
The stem is also worked in fusion, while the golden cup...
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Baroque Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Sterling Silver
Early 18th Century Portuguese Carved Giltwood Church Torchère, Candleholder
Located in Frankfurt am Main, DE
Tall early 18th century Portuguese gilt oak church torchère with deep foliate carvings on a tripod base.
This torchère can easily be converted into a ...
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Early 18th Century Portuguese Baroque Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Giltwood
Smoking Set with Plate Copper/ Brass Art Nouveau, Austria, circa 1915
Located in Lichtenberg, AT
From the Art Nouveau period in Austria circa 1915 comes this beautiful unique smoking set. Consisting of four items, this set comes with an artfully ornated copper plate, two tobacco bowls in different sizes and a gorgeous ashtray with an additional holder for matches. All items were made of fine copper and impress with classic Art Nouveau design elements. Another highlight are the external amounted brass stands that underlines the beauty of this unusual table smoking set.
Category
Early 20th Century Austrian Art Nouveau Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Brass, Copper
Baroque Liturgical Vessel, Open Ciborium, Sanctuary Lamp, Aspersoria
Located in Vero Beach, FL
Antique baroque church liturgical vessel, open Ciborium, sanctuary lamp, Aspersoria.
Late 18th century Italian Baroque open Ciborium, Sanctuary lamp ...
Category
Late 18th Century Italian Baroque Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Gold Plate, Silver Plate, Brass
17th Century Early Baroque Flemish Wood Carved Religious Figural Group
Located in Vero Beach, FL
This rare 17th century panel, carved in high relief, is museum quality and without doubt the work of an important Flemish master carver. It represents the biblical scene of Mary and Joseph in Bethlehem for the census. Multiple figures surround the center in a well balanced setting. Rich, deep color and great patina, which developed over about 400 years, make this piece of art exceptional. The panel is mounted on a later dusty rose velvet backing.
Condition: Small part of backdrop on right is missing. Joseph’s left hand is missing.
Measurements:
Image size - 8 ½” W x 12 ¼” H x 2” D
Back panel - 10 ¼” W x 14” H x ½” D
Entire piece - 10 ¼” W x 14” H x 2 ½” D
Weight: 2 lbs. 8 oz.
Category
17th Century Belgian Baroque Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Wood
Antique and Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities for Sale
Antique and vintage collectibles and curiosities can bring whimsy and wonder to any interior.
Decorating with old scientific instruments, historical memorabilia and vintage musical instruments, as well as other authentic collectibles and curiosities that can be found on 1stDibs, presents an opportunity to create a unique, natural history museum-like atmosphere in your home that can provoke conversation as often as it pays tribute to how far we’ve come in understanding our world.
And bringing collectibles and curiosities into your space is actually on trend — Wunderkammern, or curiosity cabinets, were all the rage in Europe during the 1500s and continued to have adherents there and in the U.S. in the following centuries. Today, however, they’re experiencing a real surge in popularity and influencing how many interior designers are furnishing and decorating homes — combining contemporary with antique, scientific with tribal, earthly with extraterrestrial, Les Lalanne tables with Flemish tapestries.
The original Wunderkammern were entire rooms filled with objects demonstrating their owners’ worldly knowledge: A proper one included artificiala or preciosa (objets d’art); naturalia (such as skeletons, shells, minerals); exotica (taxidermy or dried plants); and scientifica (scientific instruments), frequently alongside religious relics and ancient artifacts.
Pay tribute to a history of rich and diverse musical traditions that have taken shape all over the world by decorating your home with a collection of antique and vintage musical instruments — with a little help from strong hanging wire or some wall hooks, vintage brass instruments such as a gong, French horn or trumpet can help elevate a home office or complement the efforts you’ve made to ensure a welcoming vibe in your home’s entryway. Bells or antique wind instruments can add provocative metallic contrasts to dark woods as tabletop decorative objects.
Create an intriguing focal point with Georgian scientific instruments, such as stick barometers with mahogany cases or lacquered brass telescopes. These items stem from an era named for the monarchies of the four King Georges, who ruled England in succession starting in 1714 (plus King William’s reign, which lasted until 1837). Just as there was beautiful jewelry produced during the period that today is coveted by collectors, there is much to be found in the collectibles and curiosities realm too.
Wanderlust, nostalgia and a shared love of good design are contributing factors to certain trends in decorating — just as vintage trunks and luggage have reappeared as furniture or home accents in a bedroom or foyer, decorating with globes, maps or nautical objects is similarly rooted in the allure of travel and a penchant for the stylish finishing touch that collectibles bring to our homes.
Find a wide range of antique and vintage collectibles and curiosities on 1stDibs.
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