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Period: 18th Century and Earlier
Antique Print of the City of Tonglingh ‘China’ by J. Nieuhof, 1666
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique print titled 'Tonglingh'. This plate shows a view on the Chinese city of Tonglingh with its ramparts. Also depicted are ships and in the background is a mountainous landscape...
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier Decorative Art
Materials
Paper
Antique Bible Print Interior of the Temple of Solomon by J. Luyken, 1743
Located in Langweer, NL
Rough translations: 1. "The inside court of the Temple with the altar and the copper columns." 2. "Gathering in Solomon's Temple." 3. "The Ark of the Covenant...
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier Decorative Art
Materials
Paper
Antique Bible Print the Queen of Sheba Visits Solomon by J. Luyken, 1743
Located in Langweer, NL
This print originates from ‘Biblia Sacra, dat is, de H. Schriftuer van het Oude, en het Nieuwe Testament, naer de laetste Roomsche keure der gemeine Latijnsche overzettinge, in neder...
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier Decorative Art
Materials
Paper
Antique Print of Trade and Merchandise at Bantam, Indonesia by P. Van Der Aa
Located in Langweer, NL
Rare antique print, in this scene: 1. Market in Bantam, Java, Indonesia. 2, Toll house. 3. Chinese Javanese with merchandise. 4. Weight. 5. Spices. 6. Fruit. 7. Domestic objects. 8. Court street...
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier Decorative Art
Materials
Paper
Antique Animal Print of Asian Chameleons and Rodent Species, 1700
By Cornelis de Bruijn
Located in Langweer, NL
Beautiful antique engraving of chameleons and rodent species, plate 54- 56. This scarse engraving originates from: 'Voyage au Levant c'est a dire dans les principaux endroits de l'Asie Mineure dans les Isles de Chio, de Rhodes, de Chypre & c., de meme que dans les plus considerables villes d'Egypte, de Syrie, et de la Terre Sainte...
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Dutch Antique 18th Century and Earlier Decorative Art
Materials
Paper
Antique Print of the City of Fungching, China by J. Nieuhof, 1665
Located in Langweer, NL
This print originates from a Dutch edition of: 'Gezandtschap der Nederlandtsche Oost-Indische Compagnie ... aan den grooten Tartarischen Cham, den tegenwoordigen keizer van China.' (...
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier Decorative Art
Materials
Paper
Antique Bible Print First Plague of Egypt by J. Luyken, 1743
Located in Langweer, NL
Exodus 7:19 and the Lord spake unto Moses, Say unto Aaron, Take thy rod, and stretch out thine hand upon the waters of Egypt, upon their streams, upon their rivers, and upon their po...
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier Decorative Art
Materials
Paper
Antique Bible Print of Abram from the Biblia Sacra, 1743
Located in Langweer, NL
The print is from a Dutch Bible known as "Biblia Sacra," which is the Holy Scripture of the Old and New Testaments, translated into Dutch following the last Roman Catholic decision o...
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier Decorative Art
Materials
Paper
Antique Print of Makassar 'South Sulawesi, Indonesia' by P. van der Aa
Located in Langweer, NL
This rare print shows Makassar, the present capital of South Sulawesi, Indonesia. In the foreground several VOC ships. This print originates from the very scarse: 'La galerie agreabl...
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier Decorative Art
Materials
Paper
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
Antique Bible Print the Stoning of Saint Stephen by J. Luyken, 1743
Located in Langweer, NL
This print originates from ‘Biblia Sacra, dat is, de H. Schriftuer van het Oude, en het Nieuwe Testament, naer de laetste Roomsche keure der gemeine Latijnsche overzettinge, in neder...
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier Decorative Art
Materials
Paper
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
Antique Portrait of Edward Russel, 1st Earl of Orford by J. Houbraken, 1775
Located in Langweer, NL
A portrait of Admiral of the Fleet Edward Russell, 1st Earl of Orford (1653-1727), a Royal Navy officer. Made by 'J. Houbraken' after 'G. Kneller'.
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier Decorative Art
Materials
Paper
Antique Bible Print Slaughter of the Innocents by J. Luyken, 1743
Located in Langweer, NL
This print originates from ‘Biblia Sacra, dat is, de H. Schriftuer van het Oude, en het Nieuwe Testament, naer de laetste Roomsche keure der gemeine Latijnsche overzettinge, in neder...
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier Decorative Art
Materials
Paper
Antique Bible Print the Meeting of Jacob and Joseph by J. Luyken, 1743
Located in Langweer, NL
This print originates from ‘Biblia Sacra, dat is, de H. Schriftuer van het Oude, en het Nieuwe Testament, naer de laetste Roomsche keure der gemeine Latijnsche overzettinge, in neder...
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier Decorative Art
Materials
Paper
Antique Bible Print the Meeting of Jacob and Esau by J. Luyken, 1743
Located in Langweer, NL
This print originates from ‘Biblia Sacra, dat is, de H. Schriftuer van het Oude, en het Nieuwe Testament, naer de laetste Roomsche keure der gemeine Latijnsche overzettinge, in neder...
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier Decorative Art
Materials
Paper
Antique Print of the Castle of Mongley, China by J. Nieuhof, 1665
Located in Langweer, NL
This print originates from a Dutch edition of: 'Gezandtschap der Nederlandtsche Oost-Indische Compagnie ... aan den grooten Tartarischen Cham, den tegenwoordigen keizer van China.' (...
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier Decorative Art
Materials
Paper
Antique Print of Leg Surgery Techniques by H. Agasse, circa 1798
By H. Agasse
Located in Langweer, NL
Chirurgie plate LXVI, published in 'Recueil des planches du Dictionnaire de chirurgie' by H. Agasse, circa 1798. This book contains one-hundred thirteen extraordinary engravings deta...
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier Decorative Art
Materials
Paper
Antique Print of the City Hall of Batavia 'Indonesia' by F. Valentijn circa 1725
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique print titled 'Het Stadhuys van Batavia'. Original antique print with views of three important buildings in Batavia (Jakarta), Indonesia. Includes views of the city hall and P...
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier Decorative Art
Materials
Paper
Antique Bible Print Joseph sold by his Brothers by J. Luyken, 1743
Located in Langweer, NL
This print originates from ‘Biblia Sacra, dat is, de H. Schriftuer van het Oude, en het Nieuwe Testament, naer de laetste Roomsche keure der gemeine Latijnsche overzettinge, in neder...
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier Decorative Art
Materials
Paper
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
Antique Bible Print the Punishment of Korah, Dathan and Abiram by J. Luyken
Located in Langweer, NL
This print originates from ‘Biblia Sacra, dat is, de H. Schriftuer van het Oude, en het Nieuwe Testament, naer de laetste Roomsche keure der gemeine Latijnsche overzettinge, in neder...
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier Decorative Art
Materials
Paper
Antique Flower Print 'Amaranthoides' , 1755
Located in Langweer, NL
Plate XXI 'Amaranthoides', originates from 'Figures of the most beautiful, useful and uncommon plants described in the Gardener's Dictionary (..)' by P. Miller.
Philip Miller was the principal horticulturalist in England in the mid-18th century. As the curator of the Chelsea Physic Garden and an active member of the Society of Gardeners, he had the opportunity to interact with important naturalists as well as some of the best botanical artists of the period including Georg Ehret and Robert Furber...
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier Decorative Art
Materials
Paper
Antique Print of Japanese Wedding and Funeral Ceremonies by B. Picart circa 1730
Located in Langweer, NL
Beautiful antique print titled 'Ceremonie Nuptiale du Japon - Ceremonie Funebre du Japon'. This print shows Japanese wedding and funeral cermonies and originates from: 'Naaukeurige b...
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier Decorative Art
Materials
Paper
Drawing, Flemish School, 18th Century
Located in Kittery Point, ME
Ancient Ruins with Strollers.
Brown wash and graphite.
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Dutch Antique 18th Century and Earlier Decorative Art
Antique Print of Dutch V.O.C. Trading Outposts and Forts in the East Indies
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique print titled 'Vue et Description de quelques des principaux forts des Hollandois dans les Indes'. Hand-colored print with seven detailed views illustrating the most important...
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier Decorative Art
Materials
Paper
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
Antique Print of a Red-Backed Shrike ‘Lanius Collyrio’ by Sepp & Nozeman, 1770
Located in Langweer, NL
The image is an original antique hand-colored engraving from "Nederlandsche Vogelen" (Dutch Birds), which translates to "Dutch Birds; described according to their domestic, nature, a...
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Dutch Antique 18th Century and Earlier Decorative Art
Materials
Paper
Antique Fish Print 'Cyprinus Barbus' or Common Barbel, 1785
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique original hand-colored print of the Common Barbel. This print originates from 'Icones Piscium Austriae Indigenorum' by the Baron von Meidinger.
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier Decorative Art
Materials
Paper
Rare Burlesque Engraving print Rancor Cuts the Hat of Ragotin, 18th Century
Located in Beuzevillette, FR
Engraving by Louis de Surgis de Surugue after a painting by Jacques Dumont dit Le Romain.
It is part of a series of 16 engravings illustrating "Le Rom...
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French Antique 18th Century and Earlier Decorative Art
Materials
Paper
Antique Fish Print 'Cyprinus Nasus' by C. von Meidinger, 1785
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique original hand-colored print of the Nose-Carp. This print originates from 'Icones Piscium Austriae Indigenorum' by the Baron von Meidinger.
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier Decorative Art
Materials
Paper
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
Antique Print of Turkish Slavery and Jail by P. van der Aa, circa 1725
Located in Langweer, NL
Rare antique print, in this scene: 1. Tatars with slaves and their cruelty. 2. Slave market. 3. Charity bag at the jail tower. 4. Their miserable life. 5. Feet punishment / torture. 6. Thrown before the birds. 7. Sticked. 8. Transported on a galley. 9. Severe regime. 10. Carrying wood...
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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
Pair of 18th Century Hand-Colored Armorial Engravings
Located in Buchanan, MI
Pair of 18th century hand-colored armorial engravings in giltwood frames.
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British Antique 18th Century and Earlier Decorative Art
Materials
Giltwood
17th Century Pewter Charger with Hallmarks
Located in Buchanan, MI
17th century pewter charger with hallmarks.
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English Antique 18th Century and Earlier Decorative Art
Materials
Pewter
Italian, 18th Century Decorative Panel
By Bonzanigo
Located in New York, NY
A neoclassical painted and gilded overdoor panel in the manner of Giuseppe Maria Bonzanigo, circa 1790.
Category
Italian Neoclassical Antique 18th Century and Earlier Decorative Art
Materials
Wood
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.
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Italian Neoclassical Antique 18th Century and Earlier Decorative Art
Materials
Gold Leaf
Framed Italian Majolica Plaque, Castelli, circa 1750
Located in New York, NY
Framed Italian Majolica plaque, Castelli, circa 1750.
Category
Italian Antique 18th Century and Earlier Decorative Art
Late 18th Century French Grisaille Painting
Located in Rome, IT
Late 18th century French Grisaille Painting, oil on canvas.
Mythological scene with the Greek God Pan and dancing putto figures with ivory painted an...
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French Neoclassical Antique 18th Century and Earlier Decorative Art
Materials
Canvas
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
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
Gilded Carved Wood Angels Sculptures from Venise
Located in Alessandria, Piemonte
O/7283 - Wonderful Venetian antique angels in carved and gilded wood, with particularly expressive faces -
That's a very great quality and an interesting size, rare to find.. Wh...
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Italian Baroque Antique 18th Century and Earlier Decorative Art
Materials
Wood
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
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
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...
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Italian Rustic Antique 18th Century and Earlier Decorative Art
Materials
Iron
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
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
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
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...
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Swedish Rococo Antique 18th Century and Earlier Decorative Art
Materials
Metal
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...
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English Adam Style Antique 18th Century and Earlier Decorative Art
Materials
Wood
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
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
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...
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Italian George II Antique 18th Century and Earlier Decorative Art
Materials
Canvas
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
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...
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English Chippendale Antique 18th Century and Earlier Decorative Art
Materials
Brass
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.
Category
Italian Neoclassical Antique 18th Century and Earlier Decorative Art
Materials
Fruitwood
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
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