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Period: 19th Century
Place of Origin: Italian
Pair of Tall Italian 19th Century Silver Gilt Candlesticks from Italian Church
Located in Atlanta, GA
A pair of large-sized 19th century Italian candlesticks. This pair of antique candlesticks, circa 1850, were originally displayed in an Italian church and feature silver gilt over exquisite hand-carved wood bodies. Each candlestick is approximately 3 foot tall...
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19th Century Antique Italian Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Metal

Madonna and Child, Classical 19th Century Painting
Located in Miami, FL
Madonna and child, Classical 19th century painting. This lovely oil painting was purchased in Spain. The artist is unknown. The painting still maintains its original finish and ha...
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Late 19th Century Renaissance Antique Italian Collectibles and Curiosities

End 19th Century Antique Magnetic Topographic Compass Made in Brass and Oak
Located in Milan, IT
Magnetic topographic compass, of oak and brass; instrument consisting of a magnetized needle free to rotate on a horizontal plane, marking with the tip of the needle the direction of magnetic north, compass card with eight winds complete with goniometric circle divided into 360 °, complete with the compass needle lock. Italian manufacture of the late 19th century. Very good condition. Measure 3.1x3.1 height 1. Shipping is insured by Lloyd's London; our gift box is free (look at the last picture). The invention of the compass is mysterious but it is well known that magnetite was discovered in Magnesia, a city of Asia Minor. We can find the first indications about the use in Europe of the magnetic force for orientation at the end of the XII century...
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1890s Antique Italian Collectibles and Curiosities

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Oak

Natural Specimen a Pair of Druzes with Crystals, Italy, 1880
Located in Milan, IT
A natural mineral specimen for Wunderkammer. A pair of Apophyllite and white quartz druzes, mounted over carved wooden base, vase shape with l...
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1870s Antique Italian Collectibles and Curiosities

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Crystal, Quartz, Rock Crystal

Stuffed Bird for Natural History Cabinet, Italy, 1880
Located in Milan, IT
Natural specimen from Wunderkammer Stuffed bird (Sturnus vulgaris) European starling mounted on a wooden base with cartouche Specimen for laboratory and N...
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Late 19th Century Antique Italian Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Animal Skin, Wood, Paper, Feathers

Stuffed Bird for Natural History Cabinet, Italy, 1880
Located in Milan, IT
Natural specimen from Wunderkammer Stuffed bird Great Spotted Red woodpecker (Dendrocopos major) mounted on a wooden base with cartouche Specimen for labo...
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Late 19th Century Antique Italian Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Paper, Feathers, Animal Skin, Wood

19th Century Italian Hand Carved Coral and Gold Bacchante Bacchus Cameo Pendant
Located in Haarlem, NL
19th Century Italian hand carved coral and gold Bacchante / Bacchus pendant. Made from 9 Kt gold and natural, untreated hand carved blood coral from Sicily. Weighs approx. 13.4 g...
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Mid-19th Century Antique Italian Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Coral, Gold

Antique Italian Silver Travelling Crucifix
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive antique 1800s Italian silver travelling crucifix; an addition to our religious silverware collection. This exceptional antique Italian silver travelling crucifix has been crafted with an oak wood back. The impressive cross design is ornamented with a cast and applied figure of Jesus Christ, surrounded by angel and putto designs, all below the plaque bearing the initials 'INRI'; (Latinate 'INRI', Greek 'INBI') pertains to 'Jesus the Nazarene, King of the Jews'. This antique silver crucifix...
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Early 1800s Antique Italian Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Silver

Stuffed Bird for Natural History Cabinet, Italy 1880
Located in Milan, IT
Natural specimen from Wunderkammer Stuffed bird Red crossbill (Loxia Curvirostra) mounted on a wooden base with cartouche Specimen for laboratory and Natu...
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Late 19th Century Antique Italian Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Animal Skin, Wood, Paper, Feathers

Natural Specimen Amethyst and Calcite Flowers Crystals, Italy, 1880
Located in Milan, IT
A Naturalia mineral specimen. A druze of Amethyst, colacite stones and calcite flowers crystals, mounted over a guild-plated wooden base on a vase shape. Italy 1880 ca.
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1870s Antique Italian Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Stone, Amethyst

Stunning Handcrafted Late 1800s Gothic Casket with Peacock & Gargoyle Sculptures
Located in Lisse, NL
Beautiful and rare Gothic Revival treasure box with bronze handle. If you are a collector of antique boxes and/or if you are looking for an extraordinary jewelry box to grace your credenza or side table then this unique and top quality made specimen in the Gothic style could be perfect. Gothic Revival boxes are very hard to find and we have never seen one with such prodigious carvings on all sides. The unique and cat-like dragon gargoyles (with fangs) that look like they are carrying this casket, are just some of the stunningly carved and detailed sculptures that make this antique rarity even more artistic and impressive. Another great feature are the peacock sculptures. In Christianity the peacock is the symbol of purity. Christians believe that once someone has passed their soul rises and goes to heaven. This is why in earlier times Christians would spread the feathers of a peacock over the deceased since it symbolized a pure soul that was immune to corruption. The peacock also represents immortality, resurrection, and the spiritual teachings of Jesus Christ and the Christian church. Have you also noticed the top quality details on both ends of the bronze handle on top? The quality of that ornamental work is of the absolute highest standard also. There are many more incredibly beautiful, hand carved details and together they show that no expense was spared to create one of the most amazing Gothic caskets...
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Late 19th Century Gothic Antique Italian Collectibles and Curiosities

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Bronze, Iron

Herbalist Pharmacy Wooden Jars, Italy 1870
Located in Milan, IT
Set of six small herbalist apothecary wooden jars (Ginko leaves, Thistle flowers, Myrtle berries), in the purest Neoclassical style. The surface is finish...
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Late 19th Century Antique Italian Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Fruitwood

Raven Collection 19th Century Doll
Located in London, GB
The Raven collection 16th century Venetian doll We are proud to offer an amazing museum quality 16th century Venetian doll still in its original linen and silk clothing. A wonderful...
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1820s Folk Art Antique Italian Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Wood

Automata, Italy, 1850
Located in Milan, IT
The automata is house shaped. The front part shows a clock, A semi circular window as a door. The top flue of the fire place is the place where drop the weigh...
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Mid-19th Century Antique Italian Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Metal, Brass, Tin

Early 19th Century Carved Italian Santos Religious Macabre Wooden Head
Located in London, GB
Early 19th century carved Santos head We are proud to offer a wonderfully aged example of an early 19th century hand carved Italian Santos Head. Formed from hand carved section wood, hand painted with some still present and a wonderful curio / macabre look with hollow space in its eyes. This highly collectable religious example has a wonderfully spooky look as is obvious from the photos provided. A real gem of a decorative item and real antique religious artefact...
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1820s Antique Italian Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Wood

Two Large Venetian Decorative Wall Sconces Gilt Wrought Iron Italy, 19th Century
Located in Frankfurt am Main, DE
Two extraordinary decorative wall sconces, Venice, Italy, mid-19th century. Finely handcrafted of wrought iron, gilded and masterful attention to detail decorated with floral motifs....
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Mid-19th Century Arts and Crafts Antique Italian Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Wrought Iron

Stuffed House Sparrow Bird for Natural History Cabinet, Italy, 1880
Located in Milan, IT
Natural specimen from Wunderkammer Stuffed bird (Passer domesticus) House sparrow mounted on a wooden base with cartouche Specimen for laboratory and Natural history cabinet. S. Brog...
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Late 19th Century Antique Italian Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Wood, Paper, Feathers, Animal Skin

Pair of Ivory Painted Capitals from 19th Century, Italy
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of early 19th-century Italian ivory painted wood capitals. Originally used to frame a set of composite-style columns, these beautiful architectural elements would be great as sc...
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1820s Antique Italian Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Wood

Stuffed Green Sandpiper Bird for Natural History Cabinet, Italy 1880
Located in Milan, IT
Natural specimen from Wunderkammer Stuffed bird Green Sandpiper (Tringa Ochropus) mounted on a wooden base with cartouche Specimen for laboratory and Natural history cabinet. S. Brog...
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Late 19th Century Antique Italian Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Animal Skin, Wood, Paper, Feathers

Early 19th Century Pair of Italian Wrought Iron Church Torchères, Candleholders
Located in Frankfurt am Main, DE
Great pair of Italian Renaissance Revival wrought iron church torchères raised on a large tripod base, early 19th-century. The candleholders are finely handcrafted with elegant detailing and are black painted. Both pieces are in good condition, with original black paint, remained melted wax...
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Early 19th Century Renaissance Revival Antique Italian Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Wrought Iron

Wrought Iron Church Torchère with Five Candleholders, Italy, Early 19th Century
Located in Frankfurt am Main, DE
A rare Italian heavy wrought iron church five-light torchère, black painted raised on a large square geometric base, Italy, early 19th-century. This torchére is in good condition, wi...
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Early 19th Century Renaissance Revival Antique Italian Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Wrought Iron

19th Century Italian Patinated Bronze Relief Plaque of the Nativity
Located in Firenze, IT
SHIPPING POLICY: No additional costs will be added to this order. Shipping costs will be totally covered by the seller (customs duties included). Mary and Joseph and various other ...
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Late 19th Century Rococo Revival Antique Italian Collectibles and Curiosities

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Bronze

19th C Grand Tour Roman Style Iron Gorget on Stand
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
19th c Grand Tour Roman style iron gorget on stand Decorated with a intense battle scene with Imperial Roman soldiers fighting native warriors, with tw...
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Mid-19th Century Grand Tour Antique Italian Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Iron, Wrought Iron

Yacht Binnacle from Italy Circa 1880 with Dry Card Compass
Located in Norwell, MA
Yacht binnacle of a very unique and rare design. With Italian compass on gimbals. Mushroom style hood with hinged doors. Ornate pedestal with wood base...
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1880s Antique Italian Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Brass

Botanic Model a. Dall’eco, Italy, 1880
Located in Milan, IT
A rare botanical model by A. Dall'Eco di Pteris serrulata N.66 (Ferns. Sporangium and Spore). The round boxwood base contains 4 elements, components of a model of fern Pteris serrula...
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Late 19th Century Antique Italian Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Plaster, Boxwood, Paper

1805 Milan Brass Topographic Level signed Pasquale Cittelli with its Walnut Box
Located in Milan, IT
Topographic level with telescope or simple theodolite of brass with original patina, signed Pasquale Cittelli Milan n. 353, first decade of the 19th century, in good condition and co...
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Early 1800s Antique Italian Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Brass

Herbalist Pharmacy Wooden Jars, Italy 1870
Located in Milan, IT
Set of 3 (of nine) big herbalist apothecary wooden jars (pine leaves, dill leaves, thyme leaves), in the purest Neoclassical style. The surface is finished...
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Late 19th Century Antique Italian Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Fruitwood

Enameled Silver Cigarette Case, Italy 1900
Located in Milan, IT
Cigarette case in 900/1000 silver, with internal gilding. Above the lid, an enamel miniature on the guilloché prepared bed. The miniature depicts Emperor ...
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1890s Antique Italian Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Silver, Enamel

Grand Tour Pompeii Bronze of Silenus, Greek God of Wine
Located in Stamford, CT
Superior quality large scale Italian Grand Tour bronze of the god Silenus after the Roman original excavated at Pompeii in 1864. This very fine cast shows the god holding aloft a coi...
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Late 19th Century Grand Tour Antique Italian Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Bronze

Salmoiraghi Antique Brass Tacheometer, Surveying Measuring Instrument, 1860
Located in Milan, IT
La Filotecnica Ing A. Salmoiraghi Milan Centesimal tacheometer 133 b normal N. 55858 Catasto Italiano model of the second half of the 19th century, of burnished brass, complete with ...
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1860s Antique Italian Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Brass

Gilded Antique Friezes for Furniture
Located in Alessandria, Piemonte
- Rare gilded friezes for furniture, to enrich Your door, Your mirror, Your headboard of bed etc. - O/6842 - crown antique in gilt bronze - cm. 26 x height 1...
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Mid-19th Century Beaux Arts Antique Italian Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Bronze

Pair of Grand Tour Obelisks
Located in Vosselaar, BE
A pair of late 19th century Grand Tour Obelisks. The mouldings in Carara, the plint in Sienna, the plaque in Lapis Lazuli and the obelisks themselves in onyx.
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Late 19th Century Victorian Antique Italian Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Onyx, Marble

Exceptional 19th Century Violin by Enrico Ceruti, Cremona 1875
Located in Sofia, BG
Rare Enrico Ceruti Violin made in 1875. There is a printed label within the body of the violin verifying the maker and the year. The violin is accompani...
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Mid-19th Century Antique Italian Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Wood

Antique Bronze Bell with Original Clapper
Located in Alessandria, Piemonte
Italian antique bronze bell: may be a Nautical Bell or a Church bell because it was recovered in the Mediterranean sea in front of Genoa many years ago. ...
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Early 19th Century Classical Roman Antique Italian Collectibles and Curiosities

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Bronze

Oversize Scale, Italy, 1850
Located in Milan, IT
Over a square wooden base weighted with lead with brass plaque and connecting element rise the tall wooden central part, made out of wood, with moved profile and black lacquered. Ove...
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Early 19th Century Antique Italian Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Brass

Antique Map of Principality of Monaco
By Antonio Vallardi Editore
Located in Alessandria, Piemonte
ST/619 - "Old Geographical Atlas of Italy - Topographic map of ex-Principality of Monaco" - ediz Vallardi - Milano - A somewhat special edition ---  
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Late 19th Century Other Antique Italian Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Paper

Early 19th Century Italian Hand Carved Italian Folk-Art Figure of Christ
Located in London, GB
Early 19th century hand carved Italian Folk-art Figure of Christ For sale in this LOT is a wonderful early 19th century religious Italian church artifact...
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1850s Folk Art Antique Italian Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Wood

Late 19th century Antique Maritime Model of Cargo-Carrack Probably from Genoa
Located in Milan, IT
Wooden antique ship model of a cargo-carrack, probably from Genoa, with three masts, end of the 19th century. Very good conditions. Measures: Length cm 70 - inches 28, height cm 56 ...
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19th Century Antique Italian Collectibles and Curiosities

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Wood

Italian 19th Century Giltwood Altar Piece with Cloudy Sun-Ray Motifs
Located in Atlanta, GA
An Italian 19th century gilded wood richly carved altar stand. This Italian giltwood altar stand features exquisite cloud motifs in its top part with radiating sun-rays draping the back wall of the piece. The polygonal shape is decorated with mirrored panels and alternates mirrored ionic pillars...
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19th Century Baroque Antique Italian Collectibles and Curiosities

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Mirror, Wood

Italian Brass Land-Surveyor Instrument Made in 1860 with its Original Walnut Box
Located in Milan, IT
Land-surveyor squaring, measuring instrument made of brass, Italian manufacture, from the second half of the 19th century, complete with original walnut box. It is a topographic inst...
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1860s Antique Italian Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Brass

Pair of Pyramids of Grand Tour, Italy, 1830
Located in Milan, IT
Pair of pyramids of grand tour, Italy 1830. Coppia di piramidi da Grand Tour per una Wunderkammer, realizzate in legno ebanizzato, rivestito in marmi e pietre dure. Le apparecchiatu...
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1830s Antique Italian Collectibles and Curiosities

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Lapis Lazuli, Marble, Breccia Marble, Brass

1870s Genitourinary Instruments of Bougies Oak Box Antique Medical Device
Located in Milan, IT
Set of genitourinary instruments of Bougies, medical instruments placed in a box made of oak, made second half of the nineteenth century. Box measures 5.5x14.1x2.4 inches. On the low...
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1870s Antique Italian Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Metal

Early 19th Century Italian Majolica Holy Water Font
Located in Milan, IT
Small and lovely Italian Holy Water font from Italy, a shaped polychrome ceramic artwork dating back to Neoclassical period, early 19th century. This rare religious work is finely ...
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Early 19th Century Neoclassical Antique Italian Collectibles and Curiosities

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Maiolica, Majolica

Academic Cast Depicting a Discus Thrower, Italy 1880
Located in Milan, IT
Over the plaster round base is set the cast of a sculpture of a Discus thrower. Cast for drawing teaching in Academy. Italy 1880 ca.
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1880s Antique Italian Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Plaster

Italian Marble Model of the Novicella
Located in Palm Desert, CA
An Italian Carrara marble model of the Navicella. Raised on white marble base, Rome, 19th century.
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19th Century Antique Italian Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Marble

Mausoleum of Cecilia Metella on the Appian Way, Early 19th Century Circular
Located in Paris, FR
A large circular micromosaic panel representing the so called "Tomb of Cecilia Metella on the Appian way" near Rome. This plate shows superior quality and m...
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Early 1800s Empire Antique Italian Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Marble

Italian Grand Tour Marble Model of a Roman Labrum or Bath, circa 1810
Located in Kinderhook, NY
Rare early 19th century Italian Grand Tour model of an ancient Roman labrum (bath) or sarcophagus in exquisitely carved rosso antico marble having double ring handles and central lio...
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Early 19th Century Neoclassical Antique Italian Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Marble

Italian 19th Century Lit De Presentation, Presentation Bed
Located in Atlanta, GA
A charming later 19th century Lit De Presentation - Presentation Bed from Venice, Italy. Such a wonderful piece was used to formally "present" the infant at his baptism. This bed wil...
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Late 19th Century Antique Italian Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Wood

Academic Cast Depicting a Psyche, Italy, 1880
Located in Milan, IT
An academic cast depicting a Psyche, Italy 1890. Sopra la base in gesso di forma rotonda, è impostato il calco in gesso di una scultura raffigurante una ...
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1880s Antique Italian Collectibles and Curiosities

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Plaster, Paper

Exceptional Pair of Antique Venetian Side Chairs
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Unique pair of carved and pierced wood side chairs. Beautifully painted by an artisan featuring faux marble seat supported by a garden urn.
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19th Century Antique Italian Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Wood

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 Baroque Antique Italian Collectibles and Curiosities

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Giltwood, Tapestry

Early 19th Century Italian Hand-Carved and Polychromed Wood Crucifix "Cadore"
Located in Vigonza, Padua
Early 19th century Italian hand-carved and polychromed wood crucifix sculptural school "Cadore" Measure cm: H 70, W 37, D 8 About: The...
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Mid-19th Century Neoclassical Antique Italian Collectibles and Curiosities

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Wood, Walnut

Antique Grand Tour Souvenir Dactyl Library Book 36 Plaster Casts Rom 1840-50
Located in Munich, DE
This wonderful dactyl library in the shape of a book contains 36 plaster casts with the corresponding handwritten legends on the insides of both book covers.
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1840s Victorian Antique Italian Collectibles and Curiosities

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Plaster, Paper

Antique Carved Set of Marble Gothic Altar Panels w Christ and Disciples & Angels
Located in Lisse, NL
Stunning and all hand carved Gothic Revival from the late 1800s depicting a biblical scene" The Supper at Emmaus ". This unique and large set of three altar panels...
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19th Century Gothic Revival Antique Italian Collectibles and Curiosities

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Marble, Carrara Marble

19th Century Papier Mâché Feet
Located in East Hampton, NY
Large pair of papier mâché Italian feet with sandals. Slightly restored but in very good antique condition.
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19th Century Antique Italian Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Paper

Italian Parquetry Louis XVI Style Two-Drawer Miniature Commode
Located in Ft. Lauderdale, FL
This petite Louis XVI style miniature commode is a gem with beautiful patina and maturity, early 19th century. The two drawers, the sides and the top are adorned with bands of two co...
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Early 19th Century Louis XVI Antique Italian Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Brass

Early 19th Century Micromosaic Dog Chasing a Duck, After Gioacchino Barberi
Located in Paris, FR
Large micro-mosaic plate depicting a dog with a red collar chasing a duck beside the Tiber river. After Gioachhino Barberi. The Barberi family was a very ...
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1820s Antique Italian Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Cut Glass

Pair of Large 19th Century Italian Grand Tour Black Marble Nero Antico Obelisks
Located in Worpswede / Bremen, DE
A very attractive pair of Italian Grand Tour black marble obelisks. Detailed hieroglyphics to the front side, on a green marble plinth. Minor corner chips to both obelisks, otherwise...
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Late 19th Century Grand Tour Antique Italian Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Marble

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