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Period: 18th Century and Earlier
Tobacco/Snuff Box In Carved Boxwood, 18th Century
Located in Bilzen, BE
Carved boxwood snuffbox Very beautiful old patina.
Finely carved with religious scene
Period 18th century.
5 x 9.3 cm, height 2.7 cm
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French Folk Art Antique 18th Century and Earlier More Furniture and Collectibles
Materials
Boxwood
Antique Print of the Royal Flagship of the English Fleet by P. Mortier, c.1693
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique print titled 'Vaisseau Royal de l'Angleterre, Konincklyke Schip van Engeland'. Beautiful hand-coloured engraving of the Royal Flagship of the English Fleet. Originally publis...
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier More Furniture and Collectibles
Materials
Paper
1579 Ornate Map of Burgundy County by Ferdinand de Lannoy
Located in Langweer, NL
1579 Ornate Map of Burgundy County by Ferdinand de Lannoy
Description of the Map:
This is a beautifully detailed map of the Burgundy region, titled "Bvrgvndiae Comitatus Recentiss....
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier More Furniture and Collectibles
Materials
Paper
Pair of 17th Century Flemish Tapestry Pillows
Located in Bradenton, FL
Pair of 17th Century Tapestry Pillows.
1) Tapestry panel of brightly a brightly colored parrot amidst lush fruiting branches, representing a harmonious balance of nature, and applie...
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French Empire Antique 18th Century and Earlier More Furniture and Collectibles
Materials
Textile
Old Map of The Mughal Empire and the Indian Peninsula South of the Ganges, 1787
Located in Langweer, NL
This is a historical map titled "L'Empire Du Mogol, Et La Presqu Isle De L'Inde En Deca Du Gange."
An original authentic map, created by Rigobert Bonne (1727-1794), an influential ...
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier More Furniture and Collectibles
Materials
Paper
Virgin with Child. Carved and polychrome wood. Spanish school, 13th century.
Located in Madrid, ES
Virgin with Child. Carved and polychrome wood. Spanish school, 13th century.
It has faults.
Polychrome wood carving that shows the Virgin sitting on a throne, with her right hand r...
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Spanish Gothic Antique 18th Century and Earlier More Furniture and Collectibles
Materials
Other
17th Century Flemish Pillow - 20" x 10"
Located in Los Angeles, US
Good Condition, Original Design Modified.
Category
Empire Antique 18th Century and Earlier More Furniture and Collectibles
Materials
Wool, Feathers
Pair of Antique Curtains Hooks 'Embrasses' in Solid Gilded Bronze and Chiseled
Located in Prato, Tuscany
We kindly suggest you read the whole description, because with it we try to give you detailed technical and historical information to guarantee the authenticity of our objects.
Important and sturdy pair of antique curtain...
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French Louis XVI Antique 18th Century and Earlier More Furniture and Collectibles
Materials
Bronze
Antique Map of North Africa by Ortelius, c.1600
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique map titled 'Barbariae et Biledulgerid nova descriptio'.
Old map of coastal North Africa and the Mediterranean. The map extends from Morocco and the Sahara to Libya and sh...
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier More Furniture and Collectibles
Materials
Paper
James Paine – Plans, Elevations and Section of Noblemen and Gentlemen's Houses
Located in Middletown, NY
A fine FIRST EDITION ELEPHANT FOLIO of Jame's Paine monumental work:
Plans, Elevations and Section of Noblemen and Gentlemen's Houses, and also of Stabling, Bridges, Public and Priv...
Category
English Antique 18th Century and Earlier More Furniture and Collectibles
Materials
Leather, Paper
17th Century Italian Rare Carved Walnut Antique Kneeler
Located in Casale Monferrato, IT
Rare antique Italian kneeler, Mid-17th Century Louis XIV. Made of solid walnut with relief decoration carved into the wood. In the part dedicated to the knees there is a compartment. Of great value all the hand forged iron part of the escutcheons and fantastic large antique keys...
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Italian Louis XIV Antique 18th Century and Earlier More Furniture and Collectibles
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Walnut
Gilt Bronze Plaque of Saint Sebastian — 17th Century
Located in Madrid, ES
Gilt Bronze Devotional Plaque of Saint Sebastian — Spanish, Early 17th Century
An exceptional gilt bronze devotional plaque depicting Saint Sebastian, created in Spain during the ea...
Category
Baroque Antique 18th Century and Earlier More Furniture and Collectibles
Materials
Bronze
Antique Map of South Sweden 'Scandinavia' by F. de Wit, 1680
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique map titled 'Accurata Scaniae, Blekingae et Hallandiae Descriptio per F. de Wit Amstelodami'. This map shows South Sweden with an inset of Halmstad and vicinity. Contemporary ...
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier More Furniture and Collectibles
Materials
Paper
Unusual Swiss Oak Rustic Table with Hinged Doors, 17th-18th Century
Located in Atlanta, GA
Constructed entirely of a light oak, the table has a two board rectangular top above a conforming cabinet housing two hinged doors, the cabinet supported by trestle legs on elongated...
Category
Swiss Baroque Antique 18th Century and Earlier More Furniture and Collectibles
Materials
Oak
Antique Plan of the City of Bayonne, France
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique map titled 'Plan de Bayonne'. Original old plan of the city of Bayonne, France. This map originates from 'Le Petit Atlas Maritime (..)' by J.N. Bellin. Published 1764.
Be...
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier More Furniture and Collectibles
Materials
Paper
Antique Map of South America by De la Harpe '1780'
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique map titled 'Carte de l'Amerique Méridionale'. Original antique map of South America. Note the 'Laguna de Xarayes' is illustrated as the source of the Paraguay river. The laguna is now known as Pantanal, world's largest tropical wetland area. This map orginates from 'Abrégé de l'histoire générale des Voyages' by J.F. de la Harpe.
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier More Furniture and Collectibles
Materials
Paper
Genuine Ophiuroidea Brittle Star Fossil with Customized Display Stand (1.8 lbs)
Located in New York, NY
Genuine, museum-quality, Ophiuroidea Brittle Star Fossil. Ophiura ophiura or the serpent star is a species of brittle star in the order Ophiurida. This type of species is known for i...
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier More Furniture and Collectibles
Materials
Other
Embossed Leather 4-Panel Screen, Pale Green and golds - 18th Century
Located in Charlottesville, VA
18th Century French or Dutch Folding Embossed Leather Screen of rare pale green coloring and pearlescent relief floral detail. Having 4 Panels 6 ft. 5 in. x 24 in., width of each pan...
Category
Unknown Antique 18th Century and Earlier More Furniture and Collectibles
Materials
Leather
Antique Map of Greece by Allard (c.1698)
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique map titled 'Hellas seu Graecia Universa' Detailed map of Greece, with Crete, the Aegean Islands, and part of Turkey. With two cartouches, compass rose and scale. Carolus Alla...
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier More Furniture and Collectibles
Materials
Paper
Antique Map of the Netherlands by Guicciardini, 1582
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique map titled 'Hollandiae Cattorum Regionis Typus'. Early copper engraving of the Netherlands in the 2nd state, numbered 30 bottom right. This map originates from 'Description d...
Category
Antique 18th Century and Earlier More Furniture and Collectibles
Materials
Paper
Antique Print of the Marketplace in Anamooka, Tonga Islands, c.1790
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique print titled 'View in Anamooka and the Inhabitants'. Depicts the marketplace that was established in a ring in front of the main house in Anamooka, Tonga - named the Friendly Islands because of his reception when James Cook's third Pacific voyage arrived there in May 1777.
Artists and Engravers: Engraved for Bankes's 'New System of Geography'. Published by Royal Authority.
Condition: Good, age-related toning. Please study image carefully.
Date: c.1790
Overall size: 38.6 x 23.2 cm.
Image size: 30.6 x 21.5 cm.
A View at Anamooka
This engraving after a drawing comes from the official account of Cook's third voyage, 'A voyage to the Pacific Ocean'.
Captain James Cook (1728-1779) made three separate voyages to the Pacific (with the ships Endeavour, Resolution, Adventure, and Discovery) and did more than any other voyager to explore the Pacific and Southern Ocean. Cook not only encountered Pacific cultures for the first time, but also assembled the first large-scale collections of Pacific objects to be brought back to Europe. He was killed in Hawaii in 1779.
Cook was in Nomuka (Annamooka), Tonga or Friendly Isles from May 1-14, 1777.
"On May 2 1777 the expedition reached Nomuka and anchored in the harbour on the north side of the island, which Cook had already used in June 1774. Both ships were in want of refreshments. A camp was erected on shore both as a trading post and a workshop for repairs. Watering, cutting wood...
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier More Furniture and Collectibles
Materials
Paper
Senex Map of Castile, Leon & La Mancha in The Spanish Heartland, 1714
Located in Langweer, NL
This antique map, titled "A Map of Old & New Castile from the Observations of Rodrigo Mendes Silva and others," depicts the regions of Old Castile and New Castile in Spain, along with the Kingdom of Leon, Estremadura, La Mancha, among others. The map dates back to the early 18th century, a period marked by significant political shifts and territorial changes in Europe, particularly illustrated by the War of the Spanish Succession (1701–1714) that reshaped Spain’s governance and regional boundaries.
The map itself was published in 1714 by John Senex, a prominent English mapmaker, surveyor, globemaker, and geographer of the early eighteenth century. He was apprenticed as a young man to bookseller Robert Clavell and collaborated with notable mapmakers such as Jeremiah Seller and Charles Price. In 1728, Senex's contributions to geography and mapping were recognized when he was elected a Fellow of the Royal Society, an exceptional honor for a mapmaker, underlining his significant role as the Society's engraver and a publisher of maps by Edmund Halley and other notable figures.
John Senex is renowned for his English Atlas, first published in the same year as this map, 1714, and continued to be printed until the 1760s. Following his death in 1740, his widow Mary Senex managed the business until 1755. Afterward, the stock passed to William Herbert and Robert Sayer for maps, and to James Ferguson for globes.
The map serves not just as a geographical record but also as a historical document, reflecting the territorial divisions significant to Spain's political and economic structure at the time. The focus on Old and New Castile underscores their importance during a transformative era in Spanish history.
Here are some potentially significant places and features of this map:
1. **Old Castile (Castilla la Vieja)**: Historically significant as part of the former Kingdom of Castile, this region includes major cities such as Burgos and Valladolid. These cities could be popular search...
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier More Furniture and Collectibles
Materials
Paper
The Tunning of Elinor Rumming, a Poem by John Skelton
Located in Middletown, NY
Skelton, John
The Tunning of Elinor Rumming, a Poem
London: Printed for Isaac Dalton, and sold by W. Boreham at the Angel in Pater-Noster-Row, 1718. Second Edition. Octavo, 7 5/8 x 4 5/8 in. (194 x 117 mm). pp. [8], 31, [1]. From the title page: by Skelton Laureat. Original unbound, rebound in modern pink paper over boards, leather spine label with gilt title. Some toning to last few leaves.boards All text is legible, some spot tanning throughout. In near fine condition. Rare.
[ESTC N46064 ]
ESTC shows two U.S. copies only: Henry E. Huntington Library and Yale University Beinecke Rare Book and Manuscript Library; and two British Isles copies only: Oxford University Bodleian Library (both copies). This poem was printed multiple times in the 16th century, including by William Caxton's successor, Wynken de Worde. Rare as a separate volume. John Skelton (c.1463 - 1529) was a remarkable, unusual poet and priest, who had been the tutor of the Tudors, Prince Arthur...
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English Antique 18th Century and Earlier More Furniture and Collectibles
Materials
Gold Leaf
Bronze Bassin for Holy Water, Spain, 17th Century
Located in Madrid, ES
Holy wall font. Bronze. Spain, 17th Century.
Small font for holy water designed to be placed on a wall, which has a container decorated with moldings and architectural elements and...
Category
Spanish Baroque Antique 18th Century and Earlier More Furniture and Collectibles
Materials
Bronze, Other
Very Attractive Antique Map of the World as Planisphere, Shows Cook's Voyages
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique map titled 'Chart of the World, according to Mercators Projection'. This world map shows the various discoveries of Captain James Cook during his 3 voyages between 1768 and 1780, and the English and French Explorers who followed immediately thereafter, including Vancouver and La Perouse. This edition of the map is significantly revised from the editions issued immediately after the official report of Cook's Voyages were integrated into the map, showing better detail in New Zealand, Australia, the Northwest Coast of America and North East coast of Asia, along with Greenland. A new large lake also appears for the first time in the Western part of North America, shortly before the commencement of the Lewis...
Category
Antique 18th Century and Earlier More Furniture and Collectibles
Materials
Paper
Old Print of Aztec deities Vitzliputsli, Tlaloch or Tescalipuca, Mexico, 1723
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique print titled 'Vitzliputsli (..)'. Old print of the Aztec deities Vitzliputsli, Tlaloch or Tescalipuca. Also depicted are Mexican priests. Originates from 'Ceremonies et coutu...
Category
Antique 18th Century and Earlier More Furniture and Collectibles
Materials
Paper
Charles II Carved Crest Of The Arms Of Westminster School
Located in Essex, MA
A large crest with shell and scroll carved frame enclosing an azure ground with gilded coat of arms featuring a cross with four birds over lions and fleur de lis and Tudor roses. Onl...
Category
English Baroque Antique 18th Century and Earlier More Furniture and Collectibles
Materials
Wood, Giltwood
Antique Print of the Temple of Pythons, Ouidah, Benin, Africa, 1748
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique print titled 'Procession au Temple du Serpent - Ommegang naar den Tempel des Serpents'.
Print of the procession at the Temple of Pythons, Ouidah. This print originates from 'Historische beschryving der reizen, of Nieuwe en volkoome verzameling van de aller-waardigste en zeldsaamste Zee- en Landtogten' by P. de Hondt.
The Temple of Pythons is a site of historical and modern symbolism and spiritual practice in Ouidah, Benin. The snakes are a major totem for followers of Vodun, a religion practiced by groups of people within West and Central African nations such as Ghana, Togo, and Benin.
Vodun became somewhat widespread in southern regions of the New World as a result of the African diaspora. It became the inspiration for other religions such as Louisiana Voodoo and Haitian Vodou...
Category
Antique 18th Century and Earlier More Furniture and Collectibles
Materials
Paper
Large Antique Map of France by De Wit, c.1680
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique map titled 'Accuratissima Galliae Tabula vulgo Royaume de France'. Detailed map of France. Shows provinces, cities, rivers etc.
Artists and Engravers: Frederick de Wit (1...
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier More Furniture and Collectibles
Materials
Paper
18th Century Dutch Brass Hanukkah Lamp Menorah
Located in New York, NY
Brass Hanukkah Lamp Menorah, The Netherlands, circa 1730.
The backplate is pierced and embossed with floral motifs around the vessel in the center...
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier More Furniture and Collectibles
Materials
Brass
Unique Historical Riding Spur of the 16-17th Century+ Horseshoe
Located in Nový Bor, CZ
A beautiful, unique riding spur probably dating from the 16-17th century, As an accessory, there is also a historic horseshoe. The spur is in very good condition, there is no major d...
Category
Renaissance Antique 18th Century and Earlier More Furniture and Collectibles
Materials
Metal
Collection of 18 Prints of Musical Instruments from Gabinetto Armonico, 1722
Located in valatie, NY
A collection of 18 framed prints from engravings of musical instruments from the book by Gabinetto Armonico, which was published in 1722. The book had a total of 150 instruments. The...
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Italian Baroque Antique 18th Century and Earlier More Furniture and Collectibles
Materials
Paper
Early 18th Century Venetian Silk Lampas Cover
Located in Canterbury, GB
A rare and exquisite Venetian Silk Lampas Cover
in the most glorious colourway of opulent shimmering Green and Gold
Changes colour depending on position and light
Dating from circ...
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Italian Baroque Antique 18th Century and Earlier More Furniture and Collectibles
Materials
Silk
Antique Map of China, Korea, Japan and the Northern Philippines, circa 1780
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique map titled 'Carte de l'Empire de la Chine de la Tartarie Chinoise, et du Royaume de Corée'. Interesting and detailed map of China, Korea, Japan and the Northern Philippines. ...
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier More Furniture and Collectibles
Materials
Paper
Old Engraving of the Bairam Celebration, the Easter of the Muslims, 1737
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique print titled 'Le Bairam ou la Paque des Mahometans'.
Old print of the Bairam celebration, the Easter of the Muslims. Originates from 'Ceremonies et coutumes Religieuses.....
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier More Furniture and Collectibles
Materials
Paper
1645 Blaeu Map of Westmorland, Northern England – Hand Colored, Decorative
Located in Langweer, NL
This map, "Westmoria Comitatus; Anglice Westmorland", was created by the esteemed Dutch cartographer Willem Blaeu and was published around 1645 in 'Le Theatre du Monde ou Nouvel Atlas'. It provides a detailed look at Westmorland, a historic county in northern England, based on John Speed’s earlier map. The map features numerous place names, parks, and estates, including Brigster Park, Colnhead Park, Crosbye, and Midleton, along with a detailed depiction of Windermere (spelled Wynandermere) and the surrounding regions.
Additional Features:
- Hand-colored map, with vibrant and detailed colors that bring out the topographical and decorative features.
- Includes intricate cartouches, such as the royal coat of arms, a decorative title cartouche topped with putti (cherubic figures), and six coats of arms (two left blank).
- Depicts the region’s rich landscape, including the rolling hills and mountainous terrain of northern England.
- French text on the verso, indicative of the publication period from 1645-1648, part of Blaeu’s highly sought-after atlases.
- Map shows precise details of small towns, estates, and parks, such as Brigster Park, Colnhead Park, Crosbye, and Wynandermere (now Windermere Lake).
This map would be of particular interest to collectors of English county maps, antique maps of northern England, 17th-century cartography, and the decorative works of Willem Blaeu. Blaeu's maps are renowned for their accuracy, artistic beauty, and historical significance.
Keywords: Willem Blaeu, Westmorland map, northern England, 17th-century map, antique map, English county map, John Speed, Windermere, decorative cartography, hand-colored map, rare map, antique cartography...
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier More Furniture and Collectibles
Materials
Paper
17th Century Old Master Oil Painting Saint Bernard of Clairvaux, Spanish School
Located in Vero Beach, FL
17th century old master oil painting of Saint Bernard of Clairvaux. Spanish school.
Dramatic expression and perfect use of chiaroscuro, the art of light and shadow effects, makes th...
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Spanish Baroque Antique 18th Century and Earlier More Furniture and Collectibles
Materials
Canvas
17th Century Baroque Painted 6 Fold Screen Don Quixote
Located in London, by appointment only
An exceptional late 17th-century Anglo-Dutch painted screen, composed of six hinged panels, richly decorated in oil paint on canvas on board. The ...
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Dutch Baroque Antique 18th Century and Earlier More Furniture and Collectibles
Materials
Canvas, Wood
Grand Carved Wooden Niche – Italian Baroque, 18th Century
Located in PARIS, FR
A magnificent example of 18th-century Italian Baroque craftsmanship, this grand polychrome and gilded wooden niche embodies the opulence and theatricality of the period. At its cente...
Category
Italian Baroque Antique 18th Century and Earlier More Furniture and Collectibles
Materials
Wood
17th Century Flemish Pillow - 24" x 12"
Located in Los Angeles, US
Good Condition, Original Design Modified.
Category
Empire Antique 18th Century and Earlier More Furniture and Collectibles
Materials
Wool, Feathers
Large Baroque Noble Coat of Arms Italy Late 17th Early 18th Century
By Non-Standard Furniture and Lighting
Located in Milano, IT
Large aristocratic coat of arms placed within crumpled, symmetrically unfolding, made of polychromatically painted and partially gilded wood. The frame is decorated with scrolls and ...
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Italian Baroque Antique 18th Century and Earlier More Furniture and Collectibles
Materials
Wood
Antique Map of The Harbour of Acapulco in Mexico, 1749
Located in Langweer, NL
Description: Antique map titled 'Plan van de Haven van Acapulco (..) - Plan du Port d'Acapulco (..)'. Original antique map of the Port of Acapulco on the coast of Mexico in the South...
Category
Antique 18th Century and Earlier More Furniture and Collectibles
Materials
Paper
Antique Map of Denmark by F. de Wit, 1680
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique map titled 'Dania Regnum'. Large, attractive map of Denmark, Sleschwig-Holstein and southern Sweden. Good detail throughout. Embellished with a title cartouche with the Danis...
Category
Antique 18th Century and Earlier More Furniture and Collectibles
Materials
Paper
18th Century Brass Bedpan with Original Dark Oak Wooden Turned Steel
Located in Delft, NL
18th century brass bedpan with original dark oak wooden turned steel.
A brass bedpan, made in The Netherlands in the 18th Century
This bedpan would be f...
Category
Dutch Antique 18th Century and Earlier More Furniture and Collectibles
Materials
Brass
Italian Liturgical Pax Brede Or Osculatorium From The 16th Century
Located in AMSTERDAM, NH
Italy
16th century
A liturgical Pax Brede or Osculatorium. The carved wooden board “Kiss of Peace” representing Christ as a man of sorrows. The pax has the shape of an ancient templ...
Category
Italian Renaissance Antique 18th Century and Earlier More Furniture and Collectibles
Materials
Gold Leaf
Antique Engraving of Constructing Sun Dials, 1769
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique print of Ferguson's method of constructing sun dials. This print originates from 'The Gentleman's Magazine'.
Artists and Engravers: The Gentleman'...
Category
Antique 18th Century and Earlier More Furniture and Collectibles
Materials
Paper
Antique Print of Büdingenin Germany by Braun & Hogenberg, 1617
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique map titled 'Bingen'. Bird's eye-view of Büdingen, Germany. The view shows a city surrounded by vineyards and well fortified with walls and moats. On the right is the castle w...
Category
Antique 18th Century and Earlier More Furniture and Collectibles
Materials
Paper
Good Pair Of Queen Anne Barrel Silver Mounted Pistols
Located in Lincolnshire, GB
A Pair of silver mounted, walnut handled cannon barrel flintlock pistols by Freeman, London. with good proof marks and numbered turnoff barrels.
The silver grotesque masks on the but...
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English Antique 18th Century and Earlier More Furniture and Collectibles
Materials
Silver, Steel
Torquato TASSO, Gerusalemme Liberata
Located in Middletown, NY
An early illustrated edition of Jerusalem Delivered by Torquato Tasso (1544 – 1595)
"La Gerusalemme Liberata; Di Torquato Tasso – Figurata da Bernardo Castello – con le annotationi ...
Category
Italian Antique 18th Century and Earlier More Furniture and Collectibles
Materials
Leather, Paper
Antique Map of the Province of Navarre with the City of Pamplona, Spain
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique map titled 'Royaume de Navarre (..)'. Decorative map of the province Navarre (Spanish: Navarra) in Northern Spain centered on the city of Pamplona. Published by N. Sanson, 16...
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier More Furniture and Collectibles
Materials
Paper
Journals of the First and Second Continental Congress, by R. Aitken, Vol I, 1776
Located in Colorado Springs, CO
Journals of Congress. Containing the Proceedings From Sept. 5. 1774. to Jan. 1. 1776. Philadelphia: Printed and Sold by R. Aitken, 1777. Volume I. First Edition. 8vo. Rebound in ¼ br...
Category
American American Colonial Antique 18th Century and Earlier More Furniture and Collectibles
Materials
Leather, Fabric, Paper
Caravaggesque Oil on Copper "Flagellation of Christ" Baroque Sicilian, 17th Cent
Located in Milano, IT
Splendid 17th-century Italian painting by unknown artist, but certainly a follower of Caravaggio, relying on style and drawing.
The painting has a very beautiful gilded wooden frame, with a subtle greek with spheres and an overlying rectangular frame with sinuous flowers on each corner, very elegant and beautiful.
The painting depicts one of the most depicted religious scenes ever, the scourging of Christ, and is entirely done in oil on copper.
The scourging of Jesus is an episode narrated in the Gospels (Mk15:15-16; Mt27:26-27; Lk23:16-26; Jn19:1-17[1]).
Scourging is a flogging, particularly bloody, by means of sticks, rods or cat-o-nine-tails, the latter instrument consisting, in the Roman typology, of a short stick to which were secured several strings ending in metal claws, leads and bone splinters that caused tremendous lacerations and fractures to the tortured person. Chains are used in this scene, both to immobilize Jesus Christ and to flog him, as we can see in the upper right hand of the scourger.
According to some personal research, it turned out that the actual scourging of Christ was mostly depicted at the column, while this Christ is on the ground, so presumably Christ here is scourged during the Way of the Cross at one of those stages where he fell.
The painting has a very dark coloring, which is why this painting is believed to faithfully follow Caravaggio's style of dry, authoritarian brushstrokes. The painting shows a figure agonizing on the ground that continues to receive beatings and floggings of all kinds, representing Christ; his face is crucified in a loquacious expression of pain, he turns his eyes to heaven as if to invoke God, but at the same time those same eyes admonish the wickedness and arrogance inherent in humanity.
Christ has one hand resting on the ground in the act of holding himself, while the other takes a completely unnatural stance against the barren ground. His body appears hardened to wanting to parry the blows, his legs are curled up on his knees as he takes kicks from the soldier above him. Christ is depicted pinned down from the neck with a very large and strong black iron bolt held by the other soldier. The soldier on the right in the foreground wears a one-shoulder tunic with an orange tunic and blue pants. On his feet he wears gray shoes, at his waist he has a belt with an iron helmet...
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Italian Baroque Antique 18th Century and Earlier More Furniture and Collectibles
Materials
Copper
Map of Comitatus Marchia et Ravensberg: Historical Counties in Germany, c.1660
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique map titled 'Comitatus Marchia et Ravensberg'. This map depicts two historical counties of the Holy Roman Empire: Marks and Ravensberg. Major cities, towns, mountains, and riv...
Category
Antique 18th Century and Earlier More Furniture and Collectibles
Materials
Paper
Pair of rare 17th century celestial and terrestrial globes, Vincenzo Coronelli
Located in Paris, FR
Pair of celestial and terrestrial table globes, wooden globe covered with engraved and enhanced paper spindles. Bronze mounts with two rings featuring a horizon table engraved with a...
Category
Italian Antique 18th Century and Earlier More Furniture and Collectibles
Materials
Wood
17th Century Flemish Pillow 16x7
Located in Los Angeles, US
17th Century Flemish Pillow, 16"x7"—a rare and beautifully crafted piece showcasing the intricate needlework and vibrant designs character...
Category
Unknown Mid-Century Modern Antique 18th Century and Earlier More Furniture and Collectibles
Materials
Wool, Cotton
Old Engraving of the Ruins of the Palace of Cleopatra in Old Egypt, Africa
Located in Langweer, NL
This plate shows views of the ruins of the Palace of Cleopatra, Egypt. Source unknown, to be determined. Artists and Engravers: Cornelis de Bruijn (also spelled Cornelius de Bruyn, p...
Category
Antique 18th Century and Earlier More Furniture and Collectibles
Materials
Paper
17th Century Oushak Pillow
Located in Los Angeles, US
This rare pillow is made from a 17th-century Oushak 15" X 10". The muted color palette and visible age wear give it a rich, timeworn character. Backed in a neutral fabric (not shown)...
Category
Unknown Oushak Antique 18th Century and Earlier More Furniture and Collectibles
Materials
Wool, Cotton
18th Century French Aubusson Pillow
Located in Los Angeles, US
This rectangular pillow is made from an 18th-century French Aubusson tapestry 16" X 8". The wool tapestry shows signs of age, including light wear and fading, which add to its antiqu...
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European Mid-Century Modern Antique 18th Century and Earlier More Furniture and Collectibles
Materials
Wool, Feathers
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