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Item Ships From: USA
Period: 18th Century and Earlier
French 18th Century Louis XV Period Pewter Lavabo Mounted on Walnut Stand
Located in Atlanta, GA
A French Louis XV period pewter lavabo on walnut stand from the 18th century, with hand-carved shell motifs and volutes. Born in France during the reign ...
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French Louis XV Antique 18th Century and Earlier Decorative Art
Materials
Pewter
Drawing, 17th Century Dutch School
Located in Kittery Point, ME
Drawing, Attributed to Bartholomeus Breenbergh (Deventer 1598-1657 Amsterdam).
Ruins of an old fort on a hilltop inscribed 'A. no.2'
black chalk, pen and brown ink, grey wash, pen ...
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Dutch Antique 18th Century and Earlier Decorative Art
Materials
Pen
Pair of Engravings of Architectural Studies by Alessandro Specchi
By Alessandro Specchi
Located in New York, NY
Pair of engravings of architectural studies by Alessandro Specchi. Pair of original engravings of architectural studies in black painted frames of the staircase in Palazzo Barberini,...
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Italian Antique 18th Century and Earlier Decorative Art
Materials
Paper
18th-Century Niccolò Gualtieri Pair of Engravings of Sea Shells
Located in Downingtown, PA
Framed copperplate engravings of sea shells,
Niccolo` Gualtieri (editor).
Giuseppe Menabuoni (1708-after 1745) (after).
Plates 30 and 31 from Index testarum conchyliorum quae ad...
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Italian Georgian Antique 18th Century and Earlier Decorative Art
Materials
Paper
17th Century Painting from the Circle of Sir Peter Paul Rubens
Located in Miami, FL
Original 17th century painting attributed to the Circle of Sir Peter Paul Rubens as confirmed by Christies London.
This beautiful work of art i...
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Dutch Antique 18th Century and Earlier Decorative Art
Materials
Copper
Louis XVI Ormolu Cartel Clock
Located in Kittery Point, ME
The circular glazed white enamel dial with Roman and Arabic chapters, set within a pierced case with ribbon-tied fruiting laurel trails, each side with a ram’s mask capped pilaster, ...
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French Louis XVI Antique 18th Century and Earlier Decorative Art
Materials
Bronze
Italian Rectangular Ceiling Panel / Wall Decoration Painted with Rinceaux
Located in Atlanta, GA
An Italian 18th century rectangular ceiling panel re-purposed into a wall decoration. This large size Italian richly painted wood ceiling panel feat...
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Italian Antique 18th Century and Earlier Decorative Art
Materials
Wood
18th C. Portrait of a Lawyer Circle of Jacques Aved French School Oil on Canvas
Located in West Hollywood, CA
18th C. Portrait of a Lawyer Circle of Jacques Aved French School oil on canvas . Circle of Jacques-Andre-Joseph-Camelot Aved Portrait of a lawyer 1702-1766 French school mid-18th century. Jacques André Joseph Camelot Aved (12 January 1702 – 4 March 1766), also called le Camelot (The Hawker) and Avet le Batave (The Dutch Avet), was a French painter of the 18th century and one of the main French Rococo portraitists. He painted among others the Ottoman Empire ambassador to France in 1742, Yirmisekizzade Mehmed Said Efendi . His father was a physician and he was orphaned when he was a little boy. He was raised in Amsterdam by one of his uncles, who was a captain in the Dutch army.
After his training in Amsterdam with François Boitard and Bernard Picart, Jacques Aved started working in Paris for Belle in 1721. He later entered at the Royal Academy of Painting and Sculpture Académie royale de peinture et de sculpture in 1731 and he was appointed councilor after graduating in 1734 and in 1759, he took part in his last salon. In 1753 he became a member of the Confrerie Pictura
As an art dealer and collector, he owned one of the most important collections with works by Italian French and especially Dutch artists . This collection was sold at auction in 1766 . Carle Van Loo...
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French Antique 18th Century and Earlier Decorative Art
Materials
Wood, Paint, Canvas
18th Century French Louis XVI Giltwood Barometer
Located in Houston, TX
Lovely period French Louis XVI giltwood barometer with beautiful patina. This antique French Louis XVI gilt wood barometer will add a touc...
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French Louis XVI Antique 18th Century and Earlier Decorative Art
Materials
Giltwood
Italian Pietre Dure Panel of Parrot on Branch, Late 17th Century
Located in Spencertown, NY
The Pietre Dure panel inset with lapis lazuli, marmo giallo, in a rectangular shape, probably a panel from a cabinet.
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Italian Baroque Antique 18th Century and Earlier Decorative Art
Materials
Marble
18th Century Delft Tile Panel of a Bird in a Cage
Located in Vista, CA
18th century delft tile wall picture of a bird in a cage with a manganese based purple colored cage, a yellow bird, yellow and blue finials, and a gree...
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European Antique 18th Century and Earlier Decorative Art
Materials
Delft, Wood
Framed Italian Majolica Plaque, Castelli, circa 1750
Located in New York, NY
Framed Italian Majolica plaque, Castelli, circa 1750.
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Italian Antique 18th Century and Earlier Decorative Art
William Hamilton First Edition Frontispiece
Located in New York, NY
William Hamilton first edition frontispiece. Hand-colored original engraved frontispiece plate from the first edition of the "Collection of Etruscan, Greek and Roman Antiquities...
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Italian Neoclassical Antique 18th Century and Earlier Decorative Art
Materials
Paper
18th Century Portrait Color Engraving, Original Frame, 'A Saint Giles's Beauty'
Located in Stamford, CT
Stipple and etching, printed in dark brown ink with hand-coloring. Likely the original late 18th century frame and thus the print is in excellent condition.
Print made by Francesco Bartolozzi...
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English Neoclassical Antique 18th Century and Earlier Decorative Art
Materials
Paper
Original Framed "Cinara Major Boloniensis" Engraving by Basilius Besler
Located in Mt Kisco, NY
A hand colored copper engraving from one of the greatest botanical picture books ever created, Hortus Eystettensis. Published in Eichstatt, Germany...
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German Baroque Antique 18th Century and Earlier Decorative Art
Materials
Copper
An 18th C. Italian Scrolling Cartouche Decorative Wall Plaque, 5+ FT Long
Located in Atlanta, GA
An exquisite 18th century Italian gilded and painted wooden wall plaque. This Italian large size wall decoration features a central cartouche, surrounded by a variety of motifs: remi...
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Italian Baroque Antique 18th Century and Earlier Decorative Art
Materials
Wood
Copper Engraving "Boxing Match in Hapaee from Cook's Voyages" after John Webber
By John Webber
Located in San Francisco, CA
J. Webber: A boxing match in Hapaee (Hawaii). An original copper plate engraving on paper depicting a boxing match as witnessed during Cook's third voyage...
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English Antique 18th Century and Earlier Decorative Art
Materials
Paper
Pierre-Paul Prud’hon, the Erynies
By Pierre-Paul Prud’hon
Located in New York, NY
The Erynies: Alecto, Tisiphone, Megaera
by Pierre-Paul Prud’hon (French, 1758-1823)
oil on canvas
France, late 18th century
Measures: H 10.75; W 6 in,
The Erynies are the th...
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French Antique 18th Century and Earlier Decorative Art
Materials
Canvas
Louis XVI Gilt-Wood Barometer & Thermometer, France c. 1780
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Louis XVI Period Barometer & Thermometer Combination, originating in France & dating from the last quarter of the 18th century. The workings enclosed by a gilt-wood case with carve...
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French Louis XVI Antique 18th Century and Earlier Decorative Art
Materials
Glass, Giltwood
Mrs. Dwight D. Eisenhower's Ceremonial Robe Embroidery
Located in Asheville, NC
These items were presented to Mrs. Dwight D. Eisenhower by Mr. Edwin J. Owen later to be presented to Mary Jane McCaffree, Mrs. Eisenhower's personal White House secretary.
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Asian Antique 18th Century and Earlier Decorative Art
Important Grande Brussels Tapestry
Located in New Orleans, LA
Rare Brussels Tapestry depicting The Life of Alexander the Great
Titled-La Bataille D'Arbeles
Inricatelly woven wool and silk with a surround depicting the Trophies of War
Category
French Antique 18th Century and Earlier Decorative Art
Very Fine Late 17th Century Allegorical Flemish Brussels Baroque Tapestry
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A very fine late 17th century allegorical Flemish Brussels Baroque tapestry
Period: Late 17th century
Country: Brussels, Belgium
Measures: Depth 0.75"
Width 111"
Height 10...
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Belgian Baroque Antique 18th Century and Earlier Decorative Art
Materials
Wool, Tapestry
Antique Chinese Imperial Emperor Ancestral Painting
Located in San Diego, CA
Wonderful large antique Chinese Imperial Emperor ancestral painting. Hand-painted original work on paper with age related wear as pictured. Additional...
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Chinese Antique 18th Century and Earlier Decorative Art
18th c. Italian Gilt Carved and Painted Wall Plaques
Located in New York, NY
Eighteenth century Italian Neoclassical wall plaques with white painted oval backs adorned with gilt carved helmets and laurel wreaths.
Category
Italian Neoclassical Antique 18th Century and Earlier Decorative Art
Materials
Gold Leaf
English Carved Wooden Architectural Fragment
Located in Buchanan, MI
An English carved wooden architectural fragment in the manner of Adams,
pierced with scrolling foliage. This is a great piece for an overdoor p...
Category
English Adam Style Antique 18th Century and Earlier Decorative Art
Materials
Wood
monumental 18th century wrought iron dome shaped element
Located in Westport, CT
Graphic iron element originally used as a window of an 18th century Italian building. Would make a lovely statement on a large blank wall, or over a man...
Category
Italian Rustic Antique 18th Century and Earlier Decorative Art
Materials
Iron
18th Century Napoleonic Egyptian Etchings
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Commissioned by Napolean the Etchings were Created by His Artist Upon His Invasion of Egypt. Set of 3.
Middles: 48"W x 33 1/2"H, Sides: 27"W x 33.5"H
Gilded Frames with 12K Wh...
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French Antique 18th Century and Earlier Decorative Art
Materials
Textile, Paper
French Engraving "Institute de France"
Located in Stamford, CT
A beautiful French engraving of the "Institute de France" by Blondel.
More buildings available !
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French Antique 18th Century and Earlier Decorative Art
Materials
Paper
Monumental Framed Oil on Canvas Pastural Landscape
Located in Essex, MA
By Hans Jacob Maurer, signed and dated J.B Maurer, 1780. Stylistically, this painting is reminiscent of the plein air and fete champetre movements of the French, 18th century court p...
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Neoclassical Antique 18th Century and Earlier Decorative Art
Materials
Other
18th C Delft Tile Cat
Located in Greenwich, CT
Charmingly rendered 18th Century delft tile picture in manganese glaze, now framed and mounted in a contemporary setting.
Category
Dutch Antique 18th Century and Earlier Decorative Art
Materials
Wood
English Chippendale Mahogany Brass Banded Mounted Riding Crop Holder, Circa 1770
Located in Hollywood, SC
English Chippendale mahogany wall mounted riding crop holder with original decorative brass bandings. Great for umbrellas and walking sticks as well...
Category
English Chippendale Antique 18th Century and Earlier Decorative Art
Materials
Brass
18th Century Oil on Canvas Italian Capriccio Painting of Architectural Ruins
Located in Los Angeles, CA
18th-century Italian capriccio painting. Mounted in a beveled gilt wood frame, the oil on canvas painting depicts a dreamy expanse of Roman architec...
Category
Italian George II Antique 18th Century and Earlier Decorative Art
Materials
Canvas
Pair of American Gilded Wall Brackets
Located in Hollywood, SC
Pair of American carved wood and gesso gilded wall brackets with demi-lune molded edge and carved Oak leaf floral motif. Dealers please call for ...
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American Antique 18th Century and Earlier Decorative Art
Swedish Rocaille Giltwood Wall Clock
Located in Kittery Point, ME
Surmounted by a pierced foliate cresting, flanked by glazed panels to the sides and below, the white enamel dial with Roman hours and Arabic minutes, inscribed Nils Berg Stockholm, t...
Category
Swedish Rococo Antique 18th Century and Earlier Decorative Art
Materials
Metal
Folk Art Sign-Maker's Sample Board in Original Paint
Located in Greenwich, CT
A Folk Art two-sided sign maker's sample board in original paint, one side having square color samples with various border treatments, each panel numbered (one through 25), the other...
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English Folk Art Antique 18th Century and Earlier Decorative Art
Materials
Wood
A Monumental Italian Neoclassic Triumphal Military Wall Plaque
Located in New York, NY
Roman fruitwood trophy wall plaque carved with the forms of armor, halberds, and other military regalia.
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Italian Neoclassical Antique 18th Century and Earlier Decorative Art
Materials
Fruitwood
Large Carved Walnut Over-Door Element, France c.1780
Located in Atlanta, GA
A large and impressive finely carved walnut over-door with scrolls, leaves and berries design. Dating from the 2nd half of the 18th century and French in origin.
For many more fin...
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French Antique 18th Century and Earlier Decorative Art
Materials
Walnut
Antique 16th Century Pergola Tapestry with Vase of Flowers
Located in New York, NY
Antique pergola tapestry handwoven in wool and silk in Bruges, Belgium in the mid-16th Century.
Pergola tapestries are typified by a harmony between ...
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Belgian Renaissance Antique 18th Century and Earlier Decorative Art
Materials
Silk, Wool, Tapestry
Louis XIV Giltwood Mirror
Located in Kittery Point, ME
The rectangular original mirror plate within a mirrored border surmounted by a foliate carved crest with birds and musical trophy, each side carved with floral and foliate swags, all above a pierced and swag carved apron centering fleur-de-lys medallion.
Provenance: Sold American Art Association and Anderson Galleries, NY, “The Lenore Wheeler Williams Private Collection of 17th and 18th...
Provenance: Sold American Art Association and Anderson Galleries, NY, “The Lenore Wheeler Williams Private Collection of 17th and 18th...
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French Antique 18th Century and Earlier Decorative Art
Materials
Wood, Glass
18th c. Italian Neoclassical Etchings Of Antiquities, Oil Lamps of Herculaneum
Located in Stamford, CT
Set of 12 framed copper etched plates depicting various ancient oil lamps and candelabra excavated from Herculaneum in the 18th century. These high qua...
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Italian Neoclassical Antique 18th Century and Earlier Decorative Art
Pair of 18th century Italian Silvered Wood Carvings, ca. 1760
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Pair of Italian Silvered Wood Wall Carvings originating during the second half of the 18th century.
Each carving centered by a female mask flanked by pierced C scroll designs and ...
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Italian Rococo Antique 18th Century and Earlier Decorative Art
Materials
Silver Leaf
18th Boiserie Panal
Located in New Orleans, LA
Giltwood and painted panal depicting rural scenery
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French Antique 18th Century and Earlier Decorative Art
Louis XVI Period Gilt-wood Barometer with Globe, c. 1790
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Louis XVI period Gilt-wood Barometer, with an interesting crest design of a Globe & rolled-up map, capped by a laurel wreath. The barometer & thermometer combination contained by a...
Category
French Louis XVI Antique 18th Century and Earlier Decorative Art
Materials
Glass, Giltwood
18th C. Italian Gilt Wood Sun Ray, Nicely Sized at 3.5 Ft Tall & 5 Ft Wide
Located in Atlanta, GA
An Italian carved and gilt wood sun-burst ray from the 18th century. This antique wall ornament from Italy features gold gilt wood carved in a ri...
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Italian Antique 18th Century and Earlier Decorative Art
Materials
Giltwood
European Brass Alms Plate
Located in Essex, MA
With a bold design with central gadrooned pinwheel and outer border with Latin inscription. Used to place offerings during church service.
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European Baroque Antique 18th Century and Earlier Decorative Art
Materials
Brass
European Baroque Brass Alms Plate
Located in Essex, MA
Circular with central star with radiating lions heads and flowers. Punch work border.
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European Baroque Antique 18th Century and Earlier Decorative Art
Materials
Brass
Baroque Brass Alms Plate
Located in Essex, MA
Simple design with central large boss with outer border with cabochon repose work. These were used as collection plates at church service.
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European Antique 18th Century and Earlier Decorative Art
Materials
Brass
European Brass Alms Plate
Located in Essex, MA
Scene depicting a man with a staff and a baby on his shoulder
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European Antique 18th Century and Earlier Decorative Art
Materials
Brass
European Baroque Brass Alms Plate
Located in Essex, MA
Boldly embossed with inscription on the outer rim.
Category
European Baroque Antique 18th Century and Earlier Decorative Art
Materials
Brass
19th Century British Sailor's Woolwork of Riverscape
Located in Downingtown, PA
British Sailor's Woolwork of Riverscape,
Circa 1875
The unusual sailor's woolie depicts a riverscape probably in the Crimea region. The wool retains good color. It depicts a small ...
Category
English Folk Art Antique 18th Century and Earlier Decorative Art
Materials
Wool
Exceptional 18th Century Flemish Paravant - Foldding Screen
Located in Atlanta, GA
An exceptional 18th century Flemish 4-panel paravant - foldding screen. Beautifully constructed from hand tooled leather with magnificent polychrome. The colors are spectacular. Wond...
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Belgian Antique 18th Century and Earlier Decorative Art
Materials
Leather
Late 18th Century Neoclassical French Fashion Engraving Print, François Boucher
Located in Miami, FL
A fine crisp impression of great rarity; it is particularly unusual to find a 18th century color engraving print of this quality and condition in today’s print market.
Rare engravin...
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French Neoclassical Antique 18th Century and Earlier Decorative Art
Materials
Paper
18th Century Neoclassical French Fashion Engraving Print, François Boucher
Located in Miami, FL
A fine crisp impression of great rarity; it is particularly unusual to find a color engraving of this quality and condition in today’s print market.
Rare engraving print by famed ar...
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French Neoclassical Antique 18th Century and Earlier Decorative Art
Materials
Paper
Engraved Allegorical Frontispiece, The Dictionary of Commerce & Trade c. 1757
Located in Atlanta, GA
Frontispiece. The world brings its riches to Britannia, including and African holding an elephant tusk and an Amerindian holding sugar cane. From The Universal Dictionary of Trade an...
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English Antique 18th Century and Earlier Decorative Art
Materials
Paper
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