Late 18th Century Furniture

A French Louis XVI period carved walnut canapé en corbeille from the late 18th century, with carved roses and upholstery. Created in France during the last quarter of the 18th centur...

An 18th century folk-art painting on board in wonderful colors including dusty blues and oranges, depicting finely attired characters in period costumes in a bacchanalian outdoor fes...

Neoclassical commode hand-made in Italy in the late 1700 - early 1800s using walnut. The commode presents two large drawers inset with beautiful hand-made dovetail joints. The drawer...

European signal cannon from the late 18th-19th century. An antique piece made and used in Europe, circa 1800. This kind of small scale toys were made to be used in the navy of some ...

Mid 18th century Blue Delftware plate with chinoiserie decoration of a flowers and pagodes in the background. Qianlong style Unmarked Good condition; some chipping and usual wear to...

A fine pair of French 18th-19th century whimsical rococo style chinoiserie oil on canvas, circle of Jean-Baptiste Pillement. (French, 1728-1808). One oil painting depicting an outdoor patio scene of a standing young mother, holding a fan, with her three young children playing with a horse-toy, a parrot and a cat, all surrounded by flowers, plants, trees, planters and flanked by a dragon fountain...

English Camphor wood sea captain's chest with hinged top, exposed corner dovetailing, original mounted braided beckets, and terminating on the original rectangular molded edge base....

Ptolemaic armillary sphere Charles-François Delamarche Paris, ante 1798 Wood and papier-mâché covered with printed and partly hand-colored paper It measures 16.37 in in height x Ø 10.94 in (41.60 cm - Ø 27.80 cm) It weights 2.33 lb (1,058 g) State of conservation: consistent with its age and use, the paper shows some signs of use, stains and abrasions. The sphere is Ptolemaic, with the Earth placed at its center, surrounded by the Moon and the Sun mounted on two metal arms. The sphere is composed of six horizontal and two vertical rings (armillae), each bearing graduations and its own name. The first horizontal ring is illegible. The others, in descending order are: North Pole, Tropic of Cancer, Equator, Tropic of Capricorn, South Pole. The vertical rings consist of two double meridians. The sphere is then connected to the large meridian by two pins, a vertical ring inserted perpendicularly into the circle of the Horizon, in turn supported by four semicircles connected to the turned and black-stained wooden base. Each element is covered with printed paper. It contains various pieces of information: latitudes, length of days, names and zodiac symbols, calendar, wind directions, etc. The vertical circles mention the latitudes and longitudes of different cities: Rome, Bordeaux, Madrid, Boston, Batavia (Jakarta), Acapulco, etc. Even the small terrestrial globe is covered with printed paper: continents and oceans appear with numerous geographical markings indicating the most recent explorations. In the Pacific Ocean, west of South America bears the following inscription: GLOBE TERRESTRIAL à Paris chez Delamarche Géog Rue du Foin Jacques Au Collège de M.e Gervais The North American coasts are well delineated and California appears correctly as a peninsula - reports from Spanish explorers in the region had given rise to confusion as to whether it was connected to the mainland or not. The geographical nature of California was confirmed after the explorations of Juan Bautista de Anza (1774-1776). Alaska is not described and is only partially traced; it would become part of the United States in 1867. Various Pacific islands are indicated. Australia (the name definitely used from 1824) is called "Nouvelle Hollande." Tasmania is still represented as a peninsula and this is an important detail for the dating of our armillary sphere. The island is separated from Australia by Bass Strait, which was crossed by Matthew Flinders for the first time in 1798, showing that it was not a peninsula. Delamarche certainly would not have waited a long time to update such an important geographical datum: presumably he did so shortly after receiving the news. Charles-François Delamarche (1740-1817) founded his laboratory around 1770 and, in a few years, he became the most famous French cartographer and globe maker between the 18th and 19th centuries. After having acquired the laboratory of the late Didier Robert de Vaugondy (1723-1786; himself a renowned cartographer who continued the family business founded by his grandfather Nicolas Sanson in the seventeenth century) and after having purchased, between 1788 and around 1800, the businesses of Jean-Baptiste Fortin (1750-1831) and Jean Lattré (around 1750-1800), he began to call himself "Successeur de MM. Sanson and Robert de Vaugondi, Géographes du Roi and de M. Fortin, Ingénieur-mécanicien du Roi pour les globes et les sphères." Thus, at the end of the eighteenth century, Delamarche possessed the warehouse stocks, as well as the manufacturing skills of the globes of his main rivals in Paris. In addition to this aggressive acquisition policy, the key to its success also lay in the combination of high-quality cartography combined with extremely attractive globes and armillary spheres; and, of course, its famous red paint finishing touch. His laboratory was located on Rue de Foin St Jacques "au Collège Me. (or "Mtre") Gervais" in the Latin Quarter of Paris until around 1805, when he moved to rue du Jardinet No. 13. On the death of Charles-François in 1817, the reins of the company passed to his son Félix (1779-1835), who continued to publish, often in collaboration with the engraver Charles Dien, Sr. In 1835 the company first moved to rue du Jardinet No. 12 and a little later to rue du Battoir No. 7. Bibliography: Dekker, Elly, et al. Globes at Greenwich...

REDUCED FROM $950....Petite Louis XV carved wood footstool or low tabouret with cabriolet legs and floral carvings. Newly upholstered in a styliz...

An important pair of Louis XVI Period "Chauffeuse" or low fireside chairs, in original grey painted finish, with lyre backs and upholstered seats, on fluted legs. Provenance: From the Estate of noted collector, Paul W. Doll, who purchased the chairs in 1952 at Park-Bernet Auction from the estate of Mrs. Theodore Havemeyer. (see photo of catalog). Attributed to Georges Jacob, circa 1780. Georges Jacob (6 July 1739-5 July 1814) was one of the two most prominent Parisian master menuisiers. He produced carved, painted and gilded beds...

A beautiful cabinet from the rural south of Germany dating from 1782. The cabinet was once given as a wedding gift. Made of solid pine and hand painted in vibrant colours. The cabine...

A Green-on-Green Overlay Glass Snuff Bottle, Qing Dynasty. A clear bubbly glass bottle of flattened teardrop form with a cylindrical neck, and a neatly carved oval foot rim. The tr...

A stunning pair of antique 18th-Century Italian silvered wood tripod pricket altar candlesticks. These gorgeous cathedral candlesticks are a nice large size, silver gilded and ornate...

Title: Schetziges Amerikanisches Kriechentlein - Hand-Colored Engraving of the American Variegated Teal by Johann Michael Seligmann, 18th Century This beautifully hand-colored eng...

Exceptional French Boulle bureau plat has the English feel of a library table with the four rams head mounted bronze fluted legs terminating in a br...

Late 18th century George III period oak joint stool from England. The top is made from a single board and has a beveled edge. This follows down to carved decorated aprons on the fr...

A Swedish Egyptian Revival period sofa from circa 1790 with light painted finish, carved Pharaonic heads, spindle back and carved floral motifs. This ...

A collection of nine 5-inch antique Delft tiles depicting Dutch scenes with windmills, maidens and soldiers, all of which are in expressive blue colourin...

A Swedish Rococo cabinet from circa 1790 with doors and drawers. This exquisite Swedish Rococo cabinet from circa 1790 features a harmonious blend of light European oak and burl waln...

Louis XVI period Trumeau mirror with cream painted frame and pastoral oil on canvas painting, circa 1780.

Set of ten mahogany dining chairs including two carvers and 8 side chairs. Serpentine crest rail has a pierced splat above a slip sea...

Very fine Pewter Ecuelle or lidded porringer, 18th century, continental, possibly swiss or north eastern France. Profusely decorated lid with stylized fruits and flowers, scroll shap...

Antique Swedish chest on chest in gustavian style made around 1780 in Stockholm, Sweden. The chest is made in a classic, straight gustavian styl...

This is a superb, absolutely stunning antique Italian Rococo secretary desk that's from the 1780s-1810s era. The piece is elaborately painted and has wonderful lines. The piece needs...

Impressive oak baroque armoire that dates from the late 1700's into early 1800's. Note the heavily paneled doors, massive crown all resting on large bun feet. Restored, later professionally painted in layered shades of antique white and light gray; all lightly distressed to fit the age of this stately armoire. Any scratches, cracks, dings, or age related separation are reflective of age and do not detract from the beauty nor function of this large oak armoire...

A Swedish Gustavian period painted wood sofa circa 1780 with carved crest, tall arms with finials, carved apron and cylindrical fluted legs. Step into the elegance of the Swedish Gus...

With four well painted chinoiserie panels of household scenes. Beautiful colors. In the 17th and 18th century this form of leather was used t...

18th Century mahogany bowfront chest of drawers, having a nice figured top with a moulded edge above a brushing slide, three graduated oak lined drawers below with lovely flame mahog...

Antique map titled 'Perse, Turquie Asiatique et Arabie (..)'. Map of the Middle East with a large Arabia, extending from the Black Sea to the In...

English Chippendale Mahogany upholstered arm chair with serpentine crest, fluted scrolled ears, intricately carved splat back, curvature scrolled arms, remo...

Title: Goliath Bird-Eating Spider and Scorpions: Hand-Colored Engraving from Bertuch's "Bilderbuch für Kinder" (1792) Description: This hand-colored copperplate engraving from Fri...

Wooden pocket diptych sundial Ernst Christoph Stocket - type, Bavaria. A folding wooden sundial is partially covered in paper with engraved/printed decorations and text. A compass is...

An exceptional, fine and impressive antique George III Newcastle sterling silver tankard made by John Langlands I & John Robertson I; an addition to our Georgian silver tankard colle...

An exceptional, fine and impressive antique Georgian English sterling silver locking tea caddy; an addition to our silver teaware collection. This exceptional antique George III sterling silver locking tea caddy has a navette, paneled shaped form. The body of this silver tea caddy box is embellished with bands of bright cut engraved volute spiraling leaf ornamentation on a matte background to the upper and lower portions; these bands flank a plain undulating bordered panel. The ornamentation to the surface of the caddy alternates with panels of concave vertical fluted decoration. This antique Georgian tea caddy is retains the original hallmarked flush hinged covers; the flush hinge indicates the fine quality of this piece. The cover is embellished with further bright cut engraved undulating borders accented with bud motifs, in addition to simplified borders paralleling the domed paneled portion; the domed portions reflects the incurved shape of the body. This impressive cover is surmounted with a cast sterling silver urn style finial, in the Classic Adams style. The caddy retains the original fitted fully working lock and functional key. This sterling silver tea caddy is a highly desirable shape and style. Condition: This Georgian silver tea caddy...

This a print of the iconic The Blue Boy by Thomas Gainsborough from around 1770. It is believed to be a portrait of Jonathan Buttali, the son of wealthy ironmonger. This print come...

Gustavian Painted Secretary Cabinet Bookcase, Sweden Antique Swedish secretary cabinet in Gustavian Style. The cabinet is a well crafted pie...

18th century French hand carved and painted wood statue still shows vestiges of its original painted finish. Depicting a nun reading a bible, the n...

18th century hand-colored engraving, with and unusual dynamic scene of a goddess riding a chariot pulled by two horses fighting off an attack by two griffins. With a heart-form in wh...

Rare and unusual French tole peinte decorative column with acanthus leaf capital. The cross hatched column painted green with gilt bosses, topped by a Corinthian capital. The capital and base with brass...

A Very Good Quality George III Hepplewhite Period Mahogany Serpentine Shaped Sideboard Having Well Figured Top Over Three Drawers With Replacement Brass Handles, Unusually With Elega...

Octagonal hinged lid opening to a compartment [ lacking liner ]. Conforming case section. With a flute carved top of base with four molded legs and casters. Key.

American wrought iron and brass andirons with urn top finials, scrolled circular squared plinths, spit hooks, and terminating on penny feet. ...

This pair of large blue and white chargers was hand painted at De Porcelene Bijl* "The Axe" circa 1770. The mark on the reverse is that of Hugo Brouwer, who ran the factory and was a...

A Worcester Blind Earl porcelain plate made circa 1770 with beautifully enamelled decoration of butterflies and insects among raised leaf and rose...

Exceptional 18th century French iron planter.

Al Thani collection, a Mughal Indian square white jade inkwell cover, circa 1800 Purchased from the Al Thani collection, Christies New York, Sal...

Georgian Mahogany Two over three Five drawer Chest. Late 18th Century George III, graduated drawers. Overall good condition some surface scratches to the top inline with its age, ver...

Pair of 18th century hand-colored engravings, with Greek warriors, from Lord Hamilton's folio, "Antiquités Etrusques, Grecques et Romaines", (1766-1776). This is a really nice pair,...

Shipping policy No additional costs will be added to this order. Shipping costs will be totally covered by the seller (customs duties included). DAVID BERINGER (1756-1821) The frui...

18th Century Swedish Rococo children chair from Sundsvall Medelpad, Northern Sweden A very charming and genuine Rococo Chair. Great for children aged 6-12 years. Scraped by hand to its originalpaint. Good antique condition with minor historic knocks, marks, scratchers, wear, imperfections as is to be expected with functional antique furniture. A rare find that would look amazing in the right location. It is upholstered in old antique linen fabric...

19th Century swedish Gustavian Hanging corner cabinet from Råneå Norrbotten, Northern Sweden. A beautiful cabinet scraped by hand to its well preserved original paint. Stunning blu...

Norwegian painted pine coffer top trunk with original metal strapping and painted decoration. The base color is red with light blue boarder detailing and floral accents throughout. ...

Row buffet in moulded and veneered solid oak and mahogany. Front part is made with a slight central opening projection by four leaves, punctuated by fluted uprights, those at the end...

18th Century wooden bowl with nice patina. You can see the use of time Fantastic bowl full of Swedish history

Transitional Louis XV/XVI wall-mounted giltwood console table with urn finial & marble top.

A late 19th Century, antique Italian pair of commodes in the Arte Povera technique, made of hand crafted painted Pinewood in good condition. The Tuscan cabinets are composed with thr...

Le prix est pour le lot de 15m² Octogone à cabochons en terre cuite pour un sol classique et élégant. Parfaits pour ajouter une touche de charme rustique à tout espace.

Title: Der Gefiederte Afrikanische Kranich - Hand-Colored Engraving of the Crested African Crane by Johann Michael Seligmann, 18th Century This captivating hand-colored engraving, t...