Benelux

Description: Antique map titled 'Sumatra ein grosse Insel / so von den alten Geographen Taprobana genennt worden'. Beautiful map of Sumatra and the southern part of Malaysia, with Si...

16th century French Gothic fireback with two pillars of Hercules and a pediment. The pillar refers to the club of Hercules, his favorite weapon. It symbolizes power. Since antiquity...

France / 1550 / statue Saint Eligius / Antique / reliques Religious statue of Saint Eligius from the 16th century in full wood found in France. This very rare find has a beautiful ...

A very nice Ko-Kutani serving dish in red enamel with a central scene of a Foo dog or Lion. The ground has ajour decoration. Early piece. Additional information: Material: Porcelain...

Early Arista y cuenca tile made in Toledo. Tile decorated in renaissance with stylized flowers was probably made between 1550 and 1575.

The early antique bronze Thai Buddha statue is a captivating and historically significant artifact originating from Tibet. Crafted from bronze, this statue stands at 19.6 cm in heigh...

Great Ming plate with a Kraak lay out. Most likely 16th century. Southern China - Swatow - Zhangzou. Decoration of 1 deer at night under a clouded moon and ...

A very nicely decorated plate from ca 1580-1630. The dish is beautifully designed. Additional information: Material: Porcelain & Pottery Region of Origin: China Country of Manufactu...

Great piece; In good condition. Additional information: Material: Porcelain & Pottery Region of Origin: China Period: 16th century, 17th century Ming (1368 - 1620) Original/Reproduc...

Dating to the 16th. With a very cool and unique wooden Storage box. Additional information: Material: Porcelain & Pottery Region of Origin: China Country of Manufacturing: China Per...

Flemish hand embroidery from the 15th to 16th century adorns this chasuble fragment, depicting scenes of the Virgin Mary Madonna and child amidst a garden setting. Created with lavis...

Late Momoyama period, late 16th century The coffer is decorated in black lacquer, urushi, on cedar wood, decorated with gold dust and silver, maki-e, and nashiji, mother-of-pearl, r...

Early Arista y cuenca tile made in Toledo. Tile decorated in renaissance with stylized flowers was probably made between 1550 and 1575.

The map consists of three distinct sections on a single folio sheet: 1. **Map of Turkey**: - Orientation: The map is oriented with the east at the top, which is a common practic...

Obverse: H ✶ VAN ✶ – HERMANA ✶, crowned coat of arms with lion crest Reverse: ✶ A ✶ VAN ✶ – ✶ LYAUCKEMA ✶, crowned diamond-shaped coat of arms Earliest known Dutch wedding medal and...

Obverse: crowned and armoured bust right with order chain of the Golden Fleece Reverse: blank After H. Krafft, after a design by A. Dürer OLD SILVER CAST EXTREMELY RARE Four ...

Obverse: castle between 7 – 3 Reverse: blank VERY RARE Weight: 9.86 g Diameter: 25.0 mm Grade: Very Fine Reference: vG. 49; CNM 2.01.5 After the fall of Haarlem, Don Frederik turn...

The Greek version of his legend made Alexius the only son of Euphemianus, a wealthy Christian Roman of the senatorial class. Alexius fled his arranged marriage to follow his holy voc...

This charming iconic gothic panel has a beautifully carved geometric pattern decoration with a carved frame. The combination of the geometric architectural decoration with its beauti...

Antique print titled 'Huum Opp. Condrusorum Caput (..)'. Attractive bird’s eye view of Huy in present day Belgium. The view shows the city from the northeast. Huy, a municipality of ...

Antique print titled 'Lympurch - Limburgum Oppidum (..)'. Attractive bird’s eye view of Limbourg in present day Belgium. Limbourg (or Limburg) is a city and municipality of Wallonia ...

Beautifully decorated antique fireback or "ofenplatte". This used to be one of the sides of an antique stove made from several decorated firebacks. B...

Early Arista / border tile made in Toledo. Tile decorated in renaissance with stylized flowers was probably made between 1550 and 1575. Catalogue: La Azulejería Toledana a Través ...

Italy 16th century A liturgical Pax Brede or Osculatorium. The carved wooden board “Kiss of Peace” representing Christ as a man of sorrows. The pax has the shape of an ancient templ...

(Circle of) Jan van Ravesteyn (The Hague 1572 – The Hague 1657), Head of a bearded Man, oil on panel, 31 by 23,5 cm (measurements are of the panel wi...

This 16th century hand-carved wooden Virgin Mary polychrome statue comes from a church in Sint-Niklaas, Belgium (Europe), and was bought directly fr...

Altarpiece group representing the flagellation Brabant, circa 1560-1580 Carved wood, polychrome, and gilded 50 x 38 x 7 cm At the center of the group, Christ stands upright, leaning...

Base of a carved wooden candelabrum, polychrome and gilded; cross painted on both sides. Umbria or Tuscany, 16th century 136 x 43,5 x 30 cm (The cross and the base of the candelabrum were later assembled) The base of the candelabrum is intricately carved and adorned with polychrome and gilded finishes. The shafts take on the shape of balusters reminiscent of ancient columns, feature ornate foliage decorations, garlands and winged cherub faces. The feet are crafted in the likeness of lion paws. The base is further embellished with depictions of four saint martyrs, among them Saint Barbara and Saint Catherine of Alexandria. The plasticity of the figures, outlined with strong contour lines, the clear and vibrant colors, are stylistic elements linked to the Umbrian tradition of the sixteenth century.The precisely defined and elegant drawing, along with the clear color palette applied with refined chiaroscuro modulations, became the signature of a style that would leave a lasting mark on the era to come. This is exemplified by a preference for vibrant, multicolored images, accentuated in this case by the use of red and pink in the saint's attire. A notable addition, introduced later, is a polylobed cross painted on both sides. On one side, the Crucifixion is vividly portrayed:The treatment of the corpus itself is in line with High Medieval practice, emphasizing pathos by showing Jesus dead, his arms sagging from the weight of the body. The upper section displaying a pelican pecks at her breast to feed her young with her own blood; a symbol of the sacrifice of Christ on the cross whose body and blood similarly nourishes the celebrant during Mass. The lower part depicts Golgotha. On the reverse side, the Resurrection is artistically presented in a Renaissance iconography, reminiscent of the renowned composition painted by Piero della Francesca, now housed in the Civic Museum of Sansepolcro. In terms of composition, with the frontal depiction of Christ holding the banner, this motif became particularly widespread in central Italy, spanning from Tuscany to Umbria throughout the 16th century.. The double-sided construction suggests that it may also have been carried in liturgical processions. In Umbria from the 14th century, the use of portable crosses painted on both sides had become a widespread practice, aimed at satisfying the monastic clientele that had significantly increased following the establishment of new religious communities. The earliest surviving Tuscan painted crucifix represent Christ as Christus Triumphans, or the “Triumphant Christ” with his head up and eyes open. This form was supplanted in the 13th century with the Christus Patiens, or “Suffering Christ” type who is shown often with his head fallen on his shoulder and his eyes closed, as In our cross. The iconography of the suffering Christ appears to have developed out of a new interest in Christ’s human nature, the development of the feast of Corpus Christi and with increased importance given to the Eucharist. The process of humanizing the figure of Christ reaches its peak with the abandonment of all the previous expressive conventions in favor of more realistic details we can observe in this Crucifix, such as the swollen belly, the arms stretched to the limit of muscle tearing, the body falling heavily forward, the abundant blood on the wounds, and the cross firmly embedded in the rock of Calvary. It's worth noting that Renaissance candelabra...

Group of altarpiece representing the life of a Saint, Saint Renualde? Engraved by the sign of Antwerp hand on the hat of the central character Carved oak, traces of polychromy Fir...

Material : marble 76 cm high 42 cm wide and 28 cm deep With traces of the original lacquer and 24 krt. gilding Ava style Bhumisparsha mudra 16-17th century Very high quality, special...

Original antique map titled "Graecia Sophiani." This is a very detailed and decorative engraved map, with two decorative cartouches and a hand-colored initial on the verso, from Abra...

A very nicely decorated plate from ca 1580-1630. The dish is beautifully designed with three figures in a landscape scene, two of them playing Go. Additional information: Material: ...

Title: "Braunschweig and Lüneburg Duchies: Authentic Depiction by Abraham Ortelius" This is an exquisite example of Abraham Ortelius’s cartographic craftsmanship: an original antiqu...

A very nicely decorated plate with a scene of spring. A very subtle design that we have never encountered before! Cool piece! Additional information: Material: Porcelain & Pottery R...

Offered is this large and impressive 16th-century primitive oak chest, which can also serve very well as a coffee table, TV stand, hallway furniture, or toy/storage chest. Large, hea...

"Ordine con il quale l'esercito Turchesco suole presentarsi in campagna, contro de Christiani ò Persiani" Translating to: "Order with which the Turkish army usually presents itself ...

Offered is this exquisite and notably original English 16th-century oak joint stool. This very beautiful and notably original 16th-century joint stool is in good and fully functional...

Offered is this beautiful and in very good condition, large Spanish joint stool from the 16th century with stunning twisted legs. This remarkable 16th-century gem has an impressively...

Publisher: Daniel Vervliet and Hendrik Swingen for Jan I Moretus & Jan I van Keerberghen Place / Date: Antwerp, 1599 Biblia sacra. Dat is de geheele heylighe schrifture bed...

Large Renaissance slate ornament panel with coat of arms and C-scrolls. This beautiful heavy antique slate plate would be a wonderful eye-catcher, for example as a backsplash in the ...

China, Hebei province, Ming dynasty, dated 1596 H. 68 x Diam. 42 cm The vase decorated with foliate motif and characters around the shoulder that are supposed to indicate the plac...

A very nice wanli Klapmuts with Bird on a rock. Ca 1595-1610. Interesting scene with only centre decoration. The deep moulding of flower and ruyi motifs on the cavetto replaces paint...

A very nice wanli Klapmuts with deer. 1570-1610. Interesting scene with only centre decoration and an early rim decoration. Additional information: Material: Porcelain & Pottery Reg...

Oil on panel We are grateful to Koenraad Jonckheere for confirming the attribution after inspection of the original. He dates the work to circa 1570. The present portrait of a bearded man, arresting in its intimacy, capturing the contemplative gaze of the sitter, along with the intense naturalism with which his face is rendered, is an outstanding example of the oeuvre of the Antwerp master Adriaen Thomasz. Key. Attired in an expensive and modish ‘Burgundian black’ doublet...

A very nicely decorated kraak plate. Top Quality painting & rare scene 9-1-19-1-13 Condition Overall condition B (Good used); Rimfritting, star hairline...

Oil on panel The Master with the Parrot or the Master of the Parrot is the not name given to a group of Flemish painters who likely worked in a workshop in Antwerp in the first hal...

A wonderful 16th century draped female torso in classical style. Made in France under Italian Renaissance influence this female torso is finely sculpted with great detail to the stol...

Oil on panel This painting, showing the Nursing Madonna, portrays the essence of maternal love and divine tenderness. The Christ child is cradled by the Madonna, her eyes are fille...

A very nicely decorated Ming period Swatow or Zhangzhou porcelain dish with Chilong These small dishes would have been used for the Japanese tea ceremony meal, the Kaiseki. Kaiseki...

Sculpted in limewood We'd like to thank dr. Michael Rief for his advice. This sculpture represents Saint Matthias, one of the apostles chosen to replace Judas Iscariot. Crafted wit...

Unusual and Chinese Ming period Swatow Charger with beautiful scene of cranes. It is reverse decorated. The stand is not included. Additional information: Material: Porcelain & Pot...

16th Century Bust of Roman Emperor Julius Caesar in bronze with brown patina.

Pair Of Istrian Stone Columns, Venice 16th Century

A very nicely decorated plate with a scene of an ancient coin and flowers. Late Ming Additional information: Material: Porcelain & Pottery Type: Plates Region of Origin: China Perio...

A very nicely decorated plate with a scene of an ancient coin and flowers. Late Ming. Additional information: Material: Porcelain & Pottery Type: Plates Region of Origin: China Coun...

Portrait of Sultan Isa Çelebi (died 1403),identity inscribed in Latin. Portrait of Sultan Murad III (1546–1595), identity inscribed in Latin. The present paintings refer to the works attributed to a follower of Paolo Veronese in the Bayerische Staatsgemälde Sammlungen , Würzburg . The paintings are comparable and complementary to a set of 6 Turkish rulers sold in 2022 for 1,5 M. by Sothebys. Located at the crossroads of East and West, the Ottoman Empire absorbed a diverse range of influences, including Chinese, European, and Persian, to produce a distinctive and coherent artistic language throughout a range of decorative arts. Ottoman expansion into Eastern Europe and subsequent access to the silver mines of the Balkans between the 14th and 16th C. led to a rich and skilled tradition of Ottoman silverware, tiles, dishes, and other ceramic objects. From the 16th to 19th C. the production of decorative arts continued to flourish with the introduction of both rococo and baroque elements signalling an increasingly open attitude to all things European. The production of Orientalist paintings is rich in topographical landscapes of Istanbul, genre scenes, and portraits of Ottoman notables. Europe’s fascination with its powerful, Muslim neighbours inspired a wave of accounts and paintings of the Ottoman world. The taking of Constantinople in 1453 by the young Mehmet II ('The Conqueror’) not only sparked this interest, but the young Sultan himself, who invited European painters to his court, further fuelled this fashion. The period following his reign saw relations between the Republic of Venice and its powerful neighbour reach a state of relative calm, initiating a period of exchange and trade. The present portraits of the Sultans, depicted in three-quarter view and wearing a large turban and richly embroidered cloak...

16th century Brussels tapestry The Story of David Brabant, 16th Century Monogram at the bottom left. 320 x 250 cm This splendid Brussels tapestry, crafted from wool and silk during ...

A very nice and rare bowl with central scene of a bird in a landscape. Additional information: Material: Porcelain & Pottery Region of Origin: China Period: 17th century Ming (1368 ...

Majestic and Large Chinese Ming period Swatow Charger with beautiful scene of a landscape with pagodes and Fenghuang/Phoenixes. The stand is not included. Additional information: Ma...

Portrait of Sultan Isa Çelebi (died 1403),identity inscribed in Latin. Portrait of Sultan Murad III (1546–1595), identity inscribed in Latin. The present paintings refer to the works attributed to a follower of Paolo Veronese in the Bayerische Staatsgemälde Sammlungen , Würzburg . The paintings are comparable and complementary to a set of 6 Turkish rulers sold in 2022 for 1,5 M. by Sothebys. Located at the crossroads of East and West, the Ottoman Empire absorbed a diverse range of influences, including Chinese, European, and Persian, to produce a distinctive and coherent artistic language throughout a range of decorative arts. Ottoman expansion into Eastern Europe and subsequent access to the silver mines of the Balkans between the 14th and 16th C. led to a rich and skilled tradition of Ottoman silverware, tiles, dishes, and other ceramic objects. From the 16th to 19th C. the production of decorative arts continued to flourish with the introduction of both rococo and baroque elements signalling an increasingly open attitude to all things European. The production of Orientalist paintings is rich in topographical landscapes of Istanbul, genre scenes, and portraits of Ottoman notables. Europe’s fascination with its powerful, Muslim neighbours inspired a wave of accounts and paintings of the Ottoman world. The taking of Constantinople in 1453 by the young Mehmet II ('The Conqueror’) not only sparked this interest, but the young Sultan himself, who invited European painters to his court, further fuelled this fashion. The period following his reign saw relations between the Republic of Venice and its powerful neighbour reach a state of relative calm, initiating a period of exchange and trade. The present portraits of the Sultans, depicted in three-quarter view and wearing a large turban and richly embroidered cloak...