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Period: 18th Century
Very Large Antique 18th Century Stripped Oak Hand Carved Panel of Drunk Freinds
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely hand carved solid burr oak wall panel, circa 1780 depicting drunk friends of a large scale A very well made and decorative piece, it...
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European George III Antique 18th Century Decorative Art

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Oak

Large Antique Wiltshire Map, County Cartography, Framed, English, 18th Century
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique county map of Wiltshire. An English, framed atlas engraving of cartographic interest By Emmanuel Bowen, dating to the mid 18th century and later. Superb lithograp...
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British Georgian Antique 18th Century Decorative Art

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Glass, Paper

Fine Pair of English 18th Century Silkwork Pictures
Located in Lymington, GB
A fine pair of English George III-period silkwork pictures, dated 1797. These are charming Georgian (late 18th century) needleworks of children play...
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English Antique 18th Century Decorative Art

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Silk

Portrait of a Hound within a Landscape
Located in London, GB
Oil on canvas. English, late 18th-early 19th century.
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English Antique 18th Century Decorative Art

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Paint

Nevers Castle 18th Century Polychrome Tin-Glazed Faïence Plate
Located in Pearland, TX
A wonderful 18th century Nevers polychrome plate featuring a castle within a cartouche crowned with a bow and ornaments to the side. Hand painted in vibrant blue, yellow, and green w...
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French Antique 18th Century Decorative Art

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Ceramic, Faience, Paint

Nevers Hunting Trophy 18th Century Polychrome Tin-Glazed Faïence Plate
Located in Pearland, TX
A wonderful 18th century Nevers polychrome plate featuring a striking hunting trophy. Hand painted in vibrant blue, yellow, green and aubergine with a decorated border on the scallop...
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French Antique 18th Century Decorative Art

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Ceramic, Faience, Paint

Antique Print of the Seal of King William III by Rapin de Thoyras, 1786
Located in Langweer, NL
Great Seal of King William III – Rapin’s History of England c.1786 Description: This antique print depicts the Great Seal of King William III, origin...
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English Antique 18th Century Decorative Art

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Paper

Carved Wood and Polychromed Gold Gilded Mirror, 18th Century, Rococo
Located in North Miami, FL
A Palatial and Museum quality Italian 18th century Florentine Rococo gilt wood carved mirror frame. The ornately carved frame with scrolls and a...
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Rococo Antique 18th Century Decorative Art

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Gold Leaf

Italian 18th Century Baroque Period Giltwood Wall Decor Panel
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A stunning and large scale Italian 18th century Baroque period Giltwood wall decor panel. At the center of this very decorative panel is a protruding central medallion with carved fo...
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Italian Baroque Antique 18th Century Decorative Art

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Giltwood

Set of 6 Colored Antique Prints of various Sea Shells and Molluscs
Located in Langweer, NL
Set of six antique prints of various sea shells and molluscs. These print originate from 'Oud en Nieuw Oost-Indiën' by F. Valentijn. François Valentyn or Valentijn (17 April 1666 ...
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Antique 18th Century Decorative Art

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Paper

Important Antique Scottish History Print, after James Gillray, 1786
Located in St Annes, Lancashire
Wonderful oval stipple engraving after James Gillray Showing the meeting of Colonel Gardiner with his daughters before the Battle of Prestonpans. Set against the background of sterl...
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English Georgian Antique 18th Century Decorative Art

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Gesso, Paper

Roman 18th Century Baroque Family Coat of Arms in White Carrara Marble
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An extremely decorative and large scaled Roman 18th century Baroque family coat of arms in White Carrara Marble. The crest with is centered by a ca...
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Italian Baroque Antique 18th Century Decorative Art

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Carrara Marble

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 Decorative Art

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Paper

Original Hand-coloured Antique Print of Geneva, Switzerland, circa 1702
Located in Langweer, NL
Panoramic view of Geneva, Switzerland. Engraved and published in Amsterdam by Pieter Schenk (1660 - 1718/1719). Titles in Dutch, to left, and Latin. This print originates from Schenk...
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Antique 18th Century Decorative Art

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Paper

Antique Print of a sleeping Lion in a mountainous landscape
Located in Langweer, NL
Original antique print titled 'Andere arth ruhend'. Old print of a sleeping lion in a mountainous landscape. Published by J. E. Ridinger, circa 1730.
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Antique 18th Century Decorative Art

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Paper

Old Botany Print of the Orange Lily & Digitalis Ferruginea Angustifolia, 1794
Located in Langweer, NL
Untitled antique botany print of Lilium orengiaco (the orange lily) and Digitalis ferruginea angustifolia. This print originates from 'Nederlandsch Bloemwerk' by J.B. Elwe. This ...
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Antique 18th Century Decorative Art

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Paper

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 of "The Beloved", king Louis ...
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French Louis XV Antique 18th Century Decorative Art

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Pewter

Northern Lapwing Bird Print with Nest – Antique Dutch Engraving, 1770
Located in Langweer, NL
Griffon Vulture Antique Dutch Bird Print by Sepp and Nozeman, c.1770 Description This large-format hand-coloured copper engraving, labeled Vultur Percnopterus, actually depicts the ...
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Dutch Antique 18th Century Decorative Art

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Paper

Small Chinese Export Reverse Painted Mirror, Late 18th Century
Located in London, GB
A Small Late 18th Century Chinese Export Reverse Painted Mirror Depicting two coloured birds perched on a rocky outcrop, with four large peony blooms, the mirror plate with a sligh...
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Chinese Export Antique 18th Century Decorative Art

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Giltwood

Original Antique Anatomy Print of the Muscular and Venous System, 1798
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique anatomy print of the muscular system and venous system. This print originates from 'De Ontleedkundige Plaaten van B. Eustachius' published by J.B. Elwe. Artists and Engrav...
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Antique 18th Century Decorative Art

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Paper

Large Decorative Antique Print of a Fresco in the Vatican by Ottaviani, ca. 1775
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique print titled 'Descendit de Monte Sinai, tenens duas Tabulas in manibus (..)'. Beautiful hand colored engraving of a fresco by Raphael. The title translates to 'Moses Descends from Mount Sinai'. This title does not seem to relate to the print, however, this print is part of a larger fresco...
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Antique 18th Century Decorative Art

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Paper

Maurits, Prins van Oranje – Portrait of Prince Maurice of Orange c.1748
Located in Langweer, NL
Maurits, Prins van Oranje – Portrait of Prince Maurice of Orange c.1748 This antique print depicts Maurice, Prince of Orange, shown in half-length facing to the right. He wears orna...
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Dutch Antique 18th Century Decorative Art

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Paper

An exceptional straw work diorama of an owl and kingfisher - Leverian Museum
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
An exceptional straw work diorama of an owl and kingfisher, almost certainly by “Miss Gregg(e)” and part of the collection in the Leverian Museum, set in an oval glazed gilt case, s...
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English Antique 18th Century Decorative Art

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Straw

Antique Map of Three Cities of China's Hubei and Hunan Provinces by Bellin
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique print titled 'Plans de Quelques villes de la province de Hou-Quang.' Three bird's-eye view plans of walled cities in what are now China's Hubei (Hou-Quang) and Hunan Province...
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Antique 18th Century Decorative Art

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Paper

Antique Portrait of Henry VIII, King of England, France & Ireland, 1750
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique portrait titled 'Henry VIII K of Engl. France & Ireland defender of yr faith began his reign at 18 years of Age (..)'. Engraving of Henry VIII, King of England...
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Antique 18th Century Decorative Art

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Paper

Antique Bird Print of the Rock Dove by Sepp & Nozeman, 1770
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique print titled 'Oenas, Vinago, Livia'. The rock dove, rock pigeon or common pigeon (Columba livia) is a member of the bird family Columbidae (doves and pigeons). In common usag...
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Antique 18th Century Decorative Art

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Paper

A Historic View of Australia: Endeavour River, New Holland, 1773
Located in Langweer, NL
This historical print, titled "Vue de la Rivière d'Endeavour sur la Côte de la Nouvelle Hollande ou le Vaisseau fut mis à la bande," is a significant representation of the east coast of Australia during the late 18th century. Here's a description of this remarkable artwork: - **Title**: Vue de la Rivière d'Endeavour sur la Côte de la Nouvelle Hollande ou le Vaisseau fut mis à la bande. [Tome IV Pl. 1ère.] - **Publisher**: Captain James Cook, with publication in Paris in 1773. - **Coloring**: Uncolored. - **Size**: Approximately 200 x 340 mm (7.9 x 13.4 inches). - **Condition**: In very good condition, with some visible fold lines, which is common for antique prints of this age. - **Description**: This print is historically significant as it represents the first known landscape drawing of the east coast of Australia. It depicts a view of the Endeavour River on the coast of New Holland (now Australia), where Captain James Cook's ship, the Endeavour, was intentionally grounded to undergo repairs after sustaining damage on a reef. The print provides a glimpse into the early exploration and navigation of this region. - **Artist**: The engraving is drawn after Sydney Parkinson, a Scottish Quaker, botanical illustrator, and natural history artist. Parkinson accompanied Joseph Banks...
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Antique 18th Century Decorative Art

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Paper

18th Century Dutch Tile tableau with garden vase
Located in Delft, NL
18th Century Dutch Tile tableau with garden vase A tile tableau in the color manganese with yellow on 6 tiles set in plaster with an image of a garden vas...
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Dutch Antique 18th Century Decorative Art

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Earthenware

18th Century French Hand Colored Etching of an Elephant Skeleton
Located in Stamford, CT
A beautifully rendered etching with hand coloring depicting the skeleton of an elephant on a pedestal. A live elephant, foliage and huts in the background. French, 18th century by Georges Le Clerc...
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French Louis XVI Antique 18th Century Decorative Art

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Paper

Antique Print of Amboina by Van der Aa, circa 1725
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique print titled 'Ville d'Amboine, capitale des Iles Molucques.' This view shows Amboina, the capital of the Molucca Islands, Indonesia. In the foreground several VOC and local s...
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Antique 18th Century Decorative Art

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Paper

Antique Portrait of Francis Cottington, 1st Baron Cottington, 1744
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique print titled 'Francis Lord Cottington'. Portrait of Francis Cottington, 1st Baron Cottington was the English lord treasurer and ambassador and leader of the pro-Spanish, pro-...
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Antique 18th Century Decorative Art

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Paper

Original Hand-Colored Optica View of the Coast of Zeeland, The Netherlands
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique print titled 'Vue des Côtes de Zelande, du côté du Nord'. View of the coast of Zeeland, the Netherlands. This is an optical print, also called 'vue optique' or 'vue d'optique', which were made to be viewed through a Zograscope, or other devices of convex lens...
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Antique 18th Century Decorative Art

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Paper

Pair of Large Scale Original Antique Architectural Prints, Circa 1790
Located in St Annes, Lancashire
Wonderful pair of architectural prints. Copper-plate engravings by J.Newton after designs by Vetruvius Published C.1790 Unframed and not matted.
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English Classical Roman Antique 18th Century Decorative Art

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Paper

Antique Print of the Apostolic Palace in Rome by M. de Bruyn, 1779
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique print titled 'Paleis van den Paus in 't Vatikaan'. This print originates from 'Hedendaagsche historie van, en reis-boek door Italien'. Amst., M. de Bruyn, 1779.
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Antique 18th Century Decorative Art

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Paper

Antique Print of Musical Instruments in Banten by Bonanni '1725'
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique print titled 'Instrumento in Batam'. Original antique print of musical instruments in Banten, Indonesia. This print originates from 'Gabinetto Armonico' by Filippo Bonanni. P...
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Antique 18th Century Decorative Art

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Paper

Rare Antique Hand-Colored Print with Two Skulls
Located in Langweer, NL
Small original antique print with two skulls. Source unknown, to be determined. Published circa 1790.
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Antique 18th Century Decorative Art

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Paper

Rare Set of Four Italian 18th Century Panels, Gouache on Canvas
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A rare set of four Italian 18th century panels, gouache on canvas from the music room of an historical Villa in the Lucca region. Depicting biblical scenes in airy composition and d...
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Italian Antique 18th Century Decorative Art

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Canvas

Original Antique Optica Engraving of the Amstel Area in Amsterdam, Holland
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique print titled 'Le Binnen Amstel et la maison des Orphelins de la Diaconie, à Amsterdam'. View of the Amstel and the orphanage in Amsterdam, the Netherlands. This is an optical print, also called 'vue optique' or 'vue d'optique', which were made to be viewed through a Zograscope, or other devices of convex lens...
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Antique 18th Century Decorative Art

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Paper

Original Antique Print After Jan Luyken, Amsterdam, Genesis IX, 1724
Located in St Annes, Lancashire
Wonderful copper-plate engraving after Jan Luyken Published by Marten Schagen, Amsterdam. 1724 Text on verso The measurement given is the paper size.
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Dutch Renaissance Antique 18th Century Decorative Art

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Paper

18th Century French Pastel Portrait of a Young Woman
Located in Buisson, FR
Nice pastel portrait representing a young woman. Wonderful weathered wooden frame and its old glass, France, 18th century. Weathered, small losses.
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French French Provincial Antique 18th Century Decorative Art

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Wood, Paper

Antique Print of the Top of the Arch of Claudius in Rome 'c.1770'
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique print titled 'Ancien conduit de l'Eau Vierge'. View of the top of the Arch of Claudius in Rome and the inscription celebrating Claudius's rebuilding of the Aqua Virgo aqueduc...
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Antique 18th Century Decorative Art

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Paper

Antique Hand-Colored Bird Print of the Wader Jack Snipe, 1797
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique print titled ‘Scolopax, Gallinula'. This print depicts the jack snipe (Dutch: bokje). The jack snipe (Lymnocryptes minimus) is a small stocky wader. It is the smallest snipe,...
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Antique 18th Century Decorative Art

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Paper

Great Seal of King George I Engraving – Harrison’s History of England 1786
Located in Langweer, NL
Great Seal of King George I Engraving – Harrison’s History of England c.1775 Description: This antique print shows the Great Seal of King George I, engr...
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English Antique 18th Century Decorative Art

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Paper

Set of 5 Antique Prints of Various Furniture by Benard 'c.1785'
Located in Langweer, NL
Set of five antique prints of various furniture. Published by Benard after Radel, circa 1785.
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Antique 18th Century Decorative Art

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Paper

True Pair Of Italian 18th Century Louis XVI Period Wood And Mecca Wall Plaques
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A charming and extremely decorative true pair of Italian 18th century Louis XVI period patinated wood and Mecca wall plaques. Each large scale oval plaque is framed within an elegant mottled Mecca border centering the beautiful patinated off white background centered by exceptional musical instruments. One plaque displays richly carved trumpets, a tambour drum, a tambourine and symbols amidst open music books with a fanciful intertwined ribbons tied in a bow at the top. The other plaque displays equally rich and enjoyable giltwood carvings of instruments such as a lute, a harp guitar...
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Italian Louis XVI Antique 18th Century Decorative Art

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Wood

Little Friezes in Gilded Wood
Located in Alessandria, Piemonte
Little friezes in gilded wood. They used to be thicker, same front and back, but someone made them thinner: he cuts them in half to obtain two. They were probably parts of a spark ar...
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Italian Louis XVI Antique 18th Century Decorative Art

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Fruitwood

Antique Hand-Colored Print of the Anatomy of a Straw, 1795
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique print titled 'Anatomie d'un Tuyau de Blé - Anatomie eines Strohhalms'. Old print depicting the anatomy of the straw. This print originates from 'Bilderbuch für Kinder' by F.J...
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Antique 18th Century Decorative Art

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Paper

18th Century French Faience Birds Nevers Plate
Located in Austin, TX
18th Century French faience Nevers plate. 2 birds on the center with a flowers border.
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French Country Antique 18th Century Decorative Art

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Faience

Antique Print of Gold and Silver Refiners at Work by Hinton, 1747
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique print titled 'The Gold & Silver Refiners at Work'. View of a workshop with three men at work, the one to left pouring liquid into a mould, the one at centre hammering a metal tool, the one to right pouring a substance into pots. This print originates from 'The Universal Magazine' published by J...
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Antique 18th Century Decorative Art

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Paper

Angels Gilded Carved Wood 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 Decorative Art

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Wood

Antique Genealogy Chart of the Kings of France with Portrets, 1732
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique print titled 'Carte Genealogique des Rois de France (..)'. Genealogical chart of the French Kings with descriptive French text. This print orginates f...
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Antique 18th Century Decorative Art

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Paper

Antique Print of a nice Hand-colored Antelope by Schreber '1775'
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique print titled 'Antilope furcifer Smith'. Original antique print of an antelope. This print originates from 'Die Säugthiere in Abbildungen nach der Natur mit Beschreibungen (.....
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Antique 18th Century Decorative Art

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Paper

Antique Print of the Temple of Ablaykit, a Buddhist Monastery in Kazakhstan
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique print titled 'Peintures du Temple d'Ablaikit (..)'. Copper engraving of the painting of the Temple of Ablaykit. This print originates from volume 18 of 'Histoire generale des...
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Antique 18th Century Decorative Art

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Paper

Antique Bird Print of a White-Tailed Eagle by Manetti, circa 1770
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique bird print titled 'Aquila di coda Bianca d'America - Aquila cauda Alba Americana Edw'. Beautiful copper engraving of the white-tailed eagle. This print originates from 'Stori...
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Antique 18th Century Decorative Art

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Paper

Antique Print with Panoramic Views of the Nile 'Egypt' by C. De Bruijn '1700'
Located in Langweer, NL
Plate 68-69 : 'Vilagio Primo att Nilo - Vista del Nilo presso di Damiate.' This plate shows panoramic views of the Nile, Egypt. Below near Damietta. This rare print 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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Antique 18th Century Decorative Art

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Paper

Antique Print of Longvek or Lavek the capital of Cambodia
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique print titled 'Eauweck Capitale du Camboye'. View of Longvek (or Lavek), capital of Cambodia. This print originates from 'Histoire générale des voyages, ou nouvelle collection...
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Antique 18th Century Decorative Art

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Paper

Decorative Antique Engraving of Stone Corals, 1773
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique print titled 'Alcyonium candidum (..)'. Old print depicting various (stone) corals. Originates from the first Dutch editon of an interesting travel account of Northern Africa...
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Antique 18th Century Decorative Art

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Paper

Italian 18th Century Giltwood and Mecca Architectural Element
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A majestic and large scale Italian 18th century giltwood and mecca architectural element. The unique and extremely decorative carved giltwood element displays beautiful richly carved...
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Italian Antique 18th Century Decorative Art

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Giltwood

18th Century Gold French Gilded Wood Barometer, Antique Parisian Thermometer
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A rare antique finely worked French barometer with lyre shaped crest thermometer above a large hexagonal framed barometer. The Parisian décor piece is m...
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French Empire Antique 18th Century Decorative Art

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Giltwood

Engraving of Punishments of the Persians, Showing Variations of Torture, 1732
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique print titled 'Verscheide wyzen van Straf-Oefeningen by de Persianen gebruiklyk'. Old print depicting various punishments of the Persians. This print originates from 'Hedendaa...
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Antique 18th Century Decorative Art

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Paper

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