18th Century and Earlier Furniture

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Antique 18th Century Chinese Chinese Export Ceramics

Porcelain

Very large polychrome clobbered 18th century Chinese export porcelain vase decorated in England in the 19th century. The base has a double circle in under glaze blue with an unidenti...

Antique Early 18th Century English Georgian Wall Mirrors

Mirror, Giltwood, Brass

A fine George I carved giltwood and gesso mirror of large size, the swan neck pediment centred by a cartouche above a gesso carved frame with carved giltwood scrolling acanthus, the ...

Antique 15th Century and Earlier Pakistani Hellenistic Sculptures and Ca...

Stucco

A sublime molded stucco head of a young male donor from the ancient region of Gandhara, 4th-5th century. The youthful nobleman sculpted in an idealized manner, with soft and kind...

Antique Mid-18th Century English Georgian Lowboys

Brass, Mahogany, Oak

A George II mahogany lowboy standing on finely shaped cabriole legs finished with faceted pad feet (often thought to indicate an Irish origin) the three drawers retaining their origi...

Chinese school

Antique 15th Century and Earlier Chinese Ming Antiquities

Ceramic

TIGER PILLOW , JIN DYNASTY, 12TH CENTURY (c. 1150) The pillow is assembled with a hollow construction, its molded form covered with a white slip. An orange brown slip is applied to ...

Antique 15th Century and Earlier Chinese Tang Antiquities

Terracotta

A pair of very refined standing pottery statue of guardians, dramatic facial expression, beautiful detail, early Tang dynasty 618-907, come with one Oxford authentication TL test cer...

Antique Late 18th Century Swedish Wall Mirrors

Matched pair of Swedish Gustavian gilt and painted framed mirrors with finials depicting urns and fauna and swag to the bottom of the frame, circa 1780 original giltwood frames with ...

Antique 1780s Bookcases

Matching bookcases with left and right opening doors. Each upper door has nine panes of original glass. Dental cornice, three shelves on top, two shelves on bottom cabinet. Bracket f...

Antique Mid-18th Century French Rococo Decorative Art

Circle or follower of Francois Boucher, a variation of the original 18th century painting. This composition derives from François Boucher's L'enlèvement d'Europe, currently in the Mu...

Antique 18th Century and Earlier French Louis XIII Fireplaces and Mantels

Rare fireplace in stone from Lorraine, France. Mid-17th century in great condition, with "pieds consoles" and chapiteaux on the top of the legs. Chanfrien on the down part of t...

Antique 18th Century Swedish Gustavian Sofas

Wood, Paint

An 18th century Swedish, Rococo inspired, Gustavian period (Trågsoffa) with original linen seat, back, and side cushions. This is an exceptional and rare period piece that was purcha...

Ephraim Stahl

Antique 18th Century Swedish Gustavian Armchairs

Wood

Ephraim Ståhl (1767 Stockholm 1820), Late Gustavian griffin sofa with Egyptian heads, origin: Stockholm, Sweden, circa 1795 Almost identical sofas from the permanent collections i...

Antique Mid-18th Century Swedish Rococo Toys and Dolls

Wood

Exceptional 18th century Swedish Rococo wooden rocking horse in original color with great proportions and detail. Original horse hair on mane and tail, circa 1750, Sweden.

Antique 17th Century Italian Baroque Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Walnut, Fruitwood

A stunning, noble and important early piece - it's original provenance Palazzo Sacchetti, Rome. With a rectangular top above a roundel with a coat-of-arms flanked by grotesques and s...

Antique Early 17th Century British Jacobean Cabinets

Oak

Very early 17th century cabinet or wardrobe made from oakwood. The cabinet is decorated with primitve jacobean carvings. Most likely the cabinet stood in a corner of a room, because...

Antique 18th Century English George III Demi-lune Tables

Brass, Mahogany

Elegant pair of 18th century George III demilune tables or console tables featuring radiant grained mahogany. Made in the Georgian taste with neoclassical Hepplewhite styling cues. T...

Antique Early 18th Century European Régence Wall Mirrors

Giltwood

Tall Régence wall mirror in a gilt frame with flowers- vines and bird décor. The size of the mirror had been altered.

Antique Late 18th Century French Louis XVI Wall Mirrors

Mirror, Giltwood

Large French Louis XVI style giltwood mirror. A large, neoclassical mirror, with a richly sculpted giltwood frame, topped by laurel leaves and surmounted by a crested wreath of flowe...

Antique 18th Century French Louis XV Chandeliers and Pendants

Rock Crystal, Ormolu

A sensational and rare French mid-18th century Louis XV period rock crystal and ormolu nine light chandelier, circa 1740. The chandelier is centered by an outstanding solid rock crys...

Antique 15th Century and Earlier Dutch Gothic Religious Items

Oak, Paint

This 15th century oak angel a piece of works of art is a great quality the carving is sober but extremely refined the artist has succeeded wonderfully in displaying this very modest ...

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Antique Mid-18th Century French Folk Art Masks

Oak

Polychromatic wooden mill's spout. In shape of a man yelling, with an impressive expression. This kind of pieces was hanged to a mill and the flour got out by the mouth, circa 18t...

Antique 18th Century Swedish Folk Art Toys

Leather, Wood, Paint

A Swedish 18th century dala horse, origin: Sweden, circa 1750. Hand-carved horse, from one piece of wood, including charming carved details such as the eyes and nose; original 18th ...

Antique 18th Century English George III Bookcases

Pine

Wonderful 18th century original painted breakfront library bookcase. Lovely proportions and hand blown glass, 1790 Dimensions: 107 inches (272 cms) wide 18 inches (46 cms) deep...

Antique Late 18th Century Italian Neoclassical Paintings

Paint

Pair of period neoclassical Italian grisaille paintings Each depicting scenes from the Iliad great condition, no in painting. Original frames Depicting the marriage of Peleus an...

Antique 18th Century Italian Northern Renaissance Dining Room Tables

Wrought Iron, Walnut

Beautifully Carved 18th century Italian dining table, center table, console table or sofa table with hand forged wrought iron trestle support. Gorgeous Patina.

Antique Mid-18th Century English Georgian Desks

Mahogany

A superb quality George III period mahogany writing Table of diminutive proportion having replaced inset Gilt tooled leather top and writing slide above one Long drawer and false ...

Antique Late 18th Century Swedish Gustavian Secretaires

Wood

Gustavian period secretary, Sweden circa 1790, in two parts. The upper section has a simple cornice with reeded detail over two doors with shaped, recessed panels. The interior has t...

Antique Late 18th Century Chinese Chinese Export Ceramics

Porcelain

Chinese export porcelain gugglet hand decorated in polychrome Mandarin pattern having gilt accent over iron red background. Large reserves, front and back, present different figural ...

Antique Late 18th Century French Louis XVI Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Bronze, Wood

A French Louis XVI period painted wood three-drawer commode from the late 18th century with original bronze hardware and blue grey patina. Born in the later years of the 18th century...

Antique 18th Century Swedish Folk Art Dining Room Tables

Pine

Primitive Swedish late 18th century farmhouse dining table with a thick twin plank top that has aged very well, Sweden, circa 1790. These table's where made from early 17th-late ...

Antique Early 18th Century French Louis XIII Fireplaces and Mantels

Limestone

Original and authentic French antique fireplace Louis XIII handcrafted in pure French limestone early 1700s from France. Photos are taken before to save it from the property falling...

Antique Late 18th Century British Georgian Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Ebony

This is a very fine and impressive gilt brass mounted verge bracket clock by William Smith of London circa 1760 The double fusee movement retains its original verge escapement and ha...

Antique 1780s French Louis XVI Secretaires

Rosewood

Rolltop secretaire with elaborate kingwood and rosewood marquetry. Louis XVI period. Professionally restored, This secrétaire will be directly shipped from Germany. The costs for s...

Antique Late 18th Century Dutch Rococo Delft and Faience

Delft

A pair of 18th century Delft chargers painted with a burst of polychrome colors: green, blue, orange, and yellow. The design is a geometric interpretation of tulips. The lively all-o...

Antique 18th Century Thai Antiquities

Stone

Thailand, large hand-carved stone Buddha head, later Ayutthaya period (1351–1767) Traces original gold gilt Pensive,serene, down cast eyes , aquiline nose and lined lips Fine qua...

Antique Early 18th Century English Georgian Desks

Brass, Walnut, Oak

A George II veneered walnut kneehole desk, the quarter veneered strung and crossbanded top above a brushing slide, long drawer with three drawers to each pedestal, and a central cupb...

Antique 1780s English Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Padouk

An attractive 18th century Padoukwood Serpentine Chest having parquetry strung, satinwood crossbanded 'panelled' top, centred with tulipwood banded boxwood fan inlay, above four parq...

John Cafe

Antique 1750s British George II Candlesticks

Silver

An excellent pair of George II silver candlesticks by John Cafe at London 1752. These candlesticks are finely cast on square stepped base with foliate corners, baluster shape with lo...

Another Human

Antique Late 18th Century English George III Desks and Writing Tables

Leather, Wood

English antique George III leather topped desk This attractive desk features a gilt-tooled oxblood leather, embossed with gold writing surface above a central frieze drawer surmount...

Antique 15th Century and Earlier Renaissance Architectural Elements

15th century weather worn Istrian carved stone font, from Northern Italy. Rare and Heavy, this is a wonderful piece, the carvings around the top edge are of a Solomon’s Knot and...

Antique 1790s Wall Mirrors

18th century English gilded pier mirror in the Chinese Chippendale style. The original two part mercury plate in a profusely carved giltwood frame topped with a Ho Ho bird holding a ...

Antique Late 18th Century Swedish Wall Clocks

Superb Swedish Rococo bracket clock with original traces of gilding and paint. Signed Petter Ernst Stockholm, circa 1760. The bracket is attached to the wall where the clock sits...

Antique Late 18th Century North American American Classical Paintings

Paint

Portrait of a sporting gentleman, standing three-quarter-length, in a green coat and holding a rifle signed 'J. GREEN Pinxit' (lower right) Little is known of Green's early lif...

Antique 18th Century French Louis XIV Flooring

Terracotta

Rare and unique French antique hexagonal terracotta floors tiles (tomettes anciennes), handcrafted flooring in the 18th century from France. Great quality and original patina from t...

Antique 1780s French Louis XV Porcelain

Porcelain

Oval tureen and cover of soft-paste Sevres porcelain, turquoise blue ground (bleu celeste) with gilded decoration. Bunches of flowers and fruit are painted in the four oval reserves ...

Antique 1770s English Adam Style Side Tables

Mahogany

A remarkable piece of English 18th century architect-designed furniture associated with Sir William Chambers and James Athenian Stuart, and attributable to the maker Robert Ansell. ...

Antique 18th Century German Baroque Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Iron, Pine, Paint

A beautiful German commode from the Baroque period with serpentine front and traces of original, soft gray-green paint. The shaped drawers are spacious and move easily. Original hard...

Antique 18th Century Swedish Rococo Secretaires

Paint

Rococo 18th century secretary in two parts, 19th century chinoiserie painting with the original, 18th century paint found underneath, origin Sweden, circa 1750. The top cabinet fitte...

Johan Åkerblad

Antique Late 18th Century Swedish Gustavian Wall Mirrors

Mirror

Unusually large and impressive 18th century Swedish Gustavian giltwood mirror. Signed by master mirror maker Johan åkerblad (1728-1799). With original mirror glass and gilt showing g...

Antique 18th Century Chinese Vases

Blown Glass

Rare and exceptional blown glass vase, China, 18th century. Provenance: Private collection Dimensions: Height 44 cm (1721/64in.); diameter 27 cm (105/8in.). The front of our vas...

Antique Early 18th Century English George I Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Oak

A lovely little 18th century English oak chest of drawers. A very convenient size for modern living! With brass lock escutcheons and droplet handles to each drawer, circa 1720.

Antique 1780s English Georgian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Oak, Pine

18th century and later re-vernered in yew wood oyster chest of drawers, having a cross grained thumb moulded edge top, with three short over three graduated long drawers with brass p...

Antique Late 18th Century French Louis XV Fireplaces and Mantels

Marble

A large sophisticated and well carved fireplace in rare Campana green marble. The carved serpentine frieze with central cartouche of acanthus, C-scrolls and bell drops surround a pla...

Antique 1790s Spanish Renaissance Dining Room Tables

19th Spanish refectory desk table with solomonic legs and iron stretcher Original perfect condition Top table in perfect shape. Perfect for a kitchen.

Antique Early 18th Century French Louis XIII Flooring

Oak

French antique solid wood oak 18th century flooring from France, long and wild planks, all have been restored and ready for easy installation. La creme de la creme! Rare and unique ...

Antique 1780s German Louis XVI Sideboards

Kingwood, Walnut

Unique Louis XVI sideboard, Germany, probably Frankfurt, 1780. Exceptional marquetry made of walnut, kingwood and other exotic woods. The sideboard is professionally restored.

Antique Mid-18th Century Chinese Neoclassical Ceramics

Porcelain

A rare Chinese export plate showing the judgment of Paris. The delicately painted figures derive from a painting by Jean Paul Rubens. The plate was made during the Qianlong Reign, c...

Antique 1730s English George I Commodes and Chests of Drawers

On bracket feet. The top and drawer fronts with string inlay. Heavily grained walnut burl veneers. Drawers with evidence of earlier pulls, current bat wings probably 19th century. Ni...