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Item Ships From: Continental Europe
XL Ammonite fossil on stand
Located in MILL, NL
Gigantic Ammonite fossil on custom black stand.
Approx. 150-200 Million Years Old.
An ammonite is an extinct marine animal belonging to the class of squid. Ammonites lived in the ...
Category
15th Century and Earlier Antique Continental Europe - Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Stone
Arc de Triomphe Paris Souvenir Building Paper Weight Marble Base
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A decorative Arc de Triomphe Paris souvenir building sculpture. Some wear with a nice patina, but this is old-age. Made of metal and a marble base. T...
Category
1960s French Art Deco Vintage Continental Europe - Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Marble, Metal
Pair of old wooden skis. French work. Circa 1950
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This pair of old skis is made of wood and metal. This is a French work. Circa 1950
Category
1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Continental Europe - Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Metal
$1,157 Sale Price / item
30% Off
Kay Bojesen Monkey, Danish Design, 2000s
Located in København, Copenhagen
Kay Bojesen monkey, originally designed in 1951.
Made of teak and limba wood.
Danish design.
The monkey is a classic gift for baptism, graduatio...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Continental Europe - Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Wood
Omega Jumbo Triple Date Moonphase Cosmic Vintage Watch 1952
By Omega
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Omega Triple Date Moonphase Cosmic Vintage Watch 1952
Ref. 2486-1, caliber 381 (Lemania 27DL)
Patinated silver dial, alternating applied Arabic numer...
Category
1950s Swiss Other Vintage Continental Europe - Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Stainless Steel
$8,031 Sale Price
20% Off
Rare Italian Porcelain Madonna by Paolo Marioni
Located in Antwerp, BE
Rare Italian porcelain Madonna, signed P Marioni.
Paolo Marioni as author.
Measures: Height 51 cm, width 24 cm, depth 12 cm.
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Continental Europe - Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Porcelain
$2,456 Sale Price
20% Off
Antique Map of Yemen by Schraembl, 1789
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique map titled 'Karte von dem groessten Theil des Landes Jemen'. Original map of Yemen, this map is the first printed map specifically of Yemen, and t...
Category
Late 18th Century Antique Continental Europe - Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
$850 Sale Price
20% Off
Wooden Traditional Figure in a Niche of a Saint, circa 1950
Located in Barcelona, ES
Traditional religious signed plaster figure of a saint in a wooden niche. Made in traditional Catalan atelier in Olot, Spain, circa 1950. In original condition, with minor wear...
Category
1950s Spanish Modern Vintage Continental Europe - Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Wood
$373 Sale Price
87% Off
Beautiful Santa Claus Figure Vintage German Christmas
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A rare "walking" Santa figure with a tree in his hand. Nice beard and moveable arms. Glitter on the ground symbolized the snow. Velvet clothing. Not a ...
Category
1930s German Folk Art Vintage Continental Europe - Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Composition
Audiorama 4000 Spherical Speakers, Grundig
By Grundig
Located in Neuss, NW
AUDIORAMA 4000 spherical speakers from the 1970s in black with brushed stainless steel stand. Made in Germany, manufacturer: Grundig.
The individual components have been tested and ...
Category
1970s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Continental Europe - Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Stainless Steel
1980s Vintage Red PEZ Space Gun Candy Dispenser U. S. Pat. 3.370.746
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Stunning Pop Art PEZ dispenser from Austria. Made of plastic, circa 1980s. Marked made in Austria and US Pat. 3.370.746. Found at an estate sale in Vienn...
Category
1980s Austrian Modern Vintage Continental Europe - Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Plastic
18th Century Altar Modell, South Germany, with Original Painting, Wood
Located in Epfach, DE
18th century Altar Modell, South Germany, with original painting, wood
A rare altar model with original painting, in the middle Jesus Christus and on the ...
Category
Late 18th Century German Louis XVI Antique Continental Europe - Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Wood
Sword and its scabbard-Diplomatic gift from Negus Menelik II Emperor of Ethiopia
Located in Leuven , BE
This prestige weapon was commissioned by Emperor Menelik II of Ethiopia as a diplomatic gift for the renowned French Armenian merchant and honorary French envoy Matig Kevorkoff, a pr...
Category
Late 19th Century Ethiopian Antique Continental Europe - Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Iron
Awesome Antique Bronze Gothic Revival 9 Light Chandelier with Phoenix Sculpture
Located in Lisse, NL
Handcrafted and truly impressive Neo-Gothic Church fixture that can also be used for candles.
Over the decades we have sold a number of very good antique bronze, Gothic light fixtures for both candles and electrical bulbs. However, we never offered one as high and with as many Gothic details as this hand-crafted chandelier. You will rarely come across a Gothic work of religious art that is more elaborate and with as many Gothic details as this fit-for-a-castle pendant...
Category
Late 19th Century French Gothic Revival Antique Continental Europe - Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Gold, Bronze
Boeing Bi-Plan Wing Conference Table
Located in Paris, FR
Conference table, made from original structure
of Boeing Bi-Plan Wing from 1934. Original brand
new piece made on order. With top in thick clear
glass. Exceptional piece.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Continental Europe - Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Wood
Cáceres 1901: Mapping the Crossroads of Extremadura, Western Spain
Located in Langweer, NL
The map depicts the province of Cáceres in Spain, dated 1901. Key features of the map include:
The map shows detailed contour lines indicating the diverse terrain, which includes the northern part of the province being part of the Sistema Central mountain range. Blue lines mark the rivers and larger bodies of water, likely including the Tagus River, which passes through the province. Red lines indicate roads and railways, highlighting the connections within the province and to neighboring areas.
The coat of arms of Cáceres is featured prominently, displaying a castle and a lion, symbols associated with the historical heritage of the region. It is highlighted with a gold coating in the crown.
About the province of Cáceres:
Cáceres is one of the two provinces in the autonomous community of Extremadura, in western Spain, bordering Portugal. The province is known for its extensive natural environments, including part of the Monfragüe National Park, which is a UNESCO-designated Biosphere Reserve, and the Tagus River International Natural Park. The capital city, also named Cáceres, boasts a well-preserved old town with a wealth of Renaissance architecture...
Category
Early 1900s Antique Continental Europe - Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
$292 Sale Price
20% Off
Very Decorative Original Antique Map of the World, Published in France in c.1780
By Rigobert Bonne
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique map titled 'L'Ancien Monde Et Le Nouveau en Deux Hemispheres' - Double hemisphere map of the World, showing the contemporary geographical...
Category
18th Century Antique Continental Europe - Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
$727 Sale Price
20% Off
1930s Educational Model Papier Maché and Plaster Decipting a Baby Borning
Located in Milan, IT
Educational model, papier maché and plaster, decipting a baby borning. 1930s-1940s, sold by the Hygiene Museum in Dresden. Very good condition. Measu...
Category
1930s Vintage Continental Europe - Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Plaster
WWI Satirical Cartoon Map: 'Kill That Eagle' by J.H. Amschewitz, 1914
Located in Langweer, NL
This fascinating serio-comic map was created by John Henry Amschewitz and published in December 1914, at the beginning of WWI.
Amschewitz was a British born artist who was unable to enlist for war service due to an injury he sustained while working on a mural project in Liverpool. Instead Amschewitz focused on his interests in art and theater, themes which are apparent in this map and even the title itself: European Revue.
The eagle refers of course to Germany, which has its claw on Marianne's bayonet, while its other claw is being pulled by the Russian bear...
Category
1910s Vintage Continental Europe - Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
Antique Crucifix w. Bronze Corpus and Stunning Hand Carved Oakwood Cross
Located in Lisse, NL
Good size, finest quality and superb condition antique wall crucifix.
This antique work of religious art consists of a top quality carved, oakwooden cross and a superbly hand-crafted bronze corpus of Christ with a beautiful patina. The rare wooden cross comes with superbly hand carved 'fleur de lis' symbols on all ends which makes us believe that this ecclesiastical antique in the Renaissance Style originates from France. This bronze sculpture of Christ clearly depicts Jesus just shortly after the suffering has ended and His body could no longer hold on to life. People think of different things when looking at Christ who died on the cross, but no matter what you think of most, this antique crucifix...
Category
Late 19th Century French Renaissance Revival Antique Continental Europe - Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Bronze
Early 20th Century Zebra Handmade Taxidermy Figurine
Located in Grythyttan, SE
MAKER: Unknown
COUNTRY: Unknown, could be Austria
PRODUCED: probably sometime between 1920-1960
EYES: Black, Glass
MATERIAL: Animal fur, probably goat.
SIZE: Height: 20 cm, Leng...
Category
Early 20th Century European Other Continental Europe - Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Animal Skin
Antique 1917 Joseph Gloster Sterling Silver Cigarette Case, Botanical Scrollwork
By Joseph Gloster, Gloster
Located in Bad Säckingen, DE
This exquisite antique sterling silver cigarette case was crafted by Joseph Gloster Ltd in Birmingham, dated 1917. The case showcases a fine chiseled botanical scrollwork design on b...
Category
1910s English Victorian Vintage Continental Europe - Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Silver, Sterling Silver
Unique Large and Great Quality Gothic Revival Solid Bronze Two-Light Wall Sconce
Located in Lisse, NL
Unique Gothic Revival light fixture for wall mounting.
This antique Gothic wall sconce with two flowery glass shades is another one of t...
Category
Late 19th Century French Gothic Revival Antique Continental Europe - Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Brass, Bronze
Ciclotte Bike in Blue Steel by Luca Schieppati
By Luca Schieppati
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Ciclotte Bike is an innovative exercise bike, designed and made in Italy, that combines idea, form and technology rethinking the traditional aesthetic an...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Continental Europe - Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Steel
$16,643 / item
Two Nuremberg City Tower 1960s Souvenir Building Architectural Model Paperweight
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Two decorative Nuremberg City Tower souvenir building sculptures. Some wear with a nice patina, but this is old-age. Made of metal and a wooden base. These items were bought as a sou...
Category
Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Continental Europe - Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Metal
1750 Map of the Holy Land: The Land of Canaan and the Twelve Tribes
Located in Langweer, NL
Carte de la Terre de Canaan ou Terre Promise
Cartographer: Le St. Robert
Date of Publication: 1750
This exquisite 18th-century map, 'Carte de la Terre de Canaan ou Terre Promise', w...
Category
1750s Antique Continental Europe - Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
Passione di Gioco Walnut Mahjong
By Agresti
Located in New York, NY
Mahjong in matt Canaletto walnut with brass parts in ruthenium finish.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Continental Europe - Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Walnut
$2,300 / item
European 16th Century Hand Carved Wooden Virgin Mary Polychrome Statue
Located in Oostende, BE
This 16th century hand-carved wooden Virgin Mary polychrome statue comes from a church in Sint-Niklaas, Belgium (Europe), and was bought directly fr...
Category
16th Century Belgian Gothic Antique Continental Europe - Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Walnut
Antique and Strong & Heavy Oak Gothic Revival Stool, Pedestal Stand or End Table
Located in Lisse, NL
Truly medieval looking, antique sculptural stool or table in the Gothic Style.
Thanks to its honest wear of having been used for well over a century, this Gothic Revival stool very ...
Category
Early 19th Century European Gothic Revival Antique Continental Europe - Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Oak
Isles of Enchantment: The Balearic Archipelago in 1902
Located in Langweer, NL
The Balearic Islands, Spain, from the year 1902. The title on the map is "ISLAS BALEARES 1902." This map illustrates the Balearic archipelago in the Mediterranean Sea, highlighting t...
Category
Early 1900s Antique Continental Europe - Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
$652 Sale Price
20% Off
Gilt Silver Reliquary – 19th Century
Located in Madrid, ES
Interesting religious reliquary in gilt solid silver filigree, dating from the 19th century. This is a piece of exquisite craftsmanship, featuring an openwork design of plant motifs ...
Category
19th Century Spanish Romantic Antique Continental Europe - Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Silver
Disco Ball Mirror Mosaic With Rotor, diameter 15 cm, never used
Located in Palermo, IT
Disco ball mirror mosaic with rotor, diameter 15 cm, never used
This object is part of a series found in a warehouse of a shop specializing in the sale of disco products.
Excellent c...
Category
1980s Italian Vintage Continental Europe - Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Mirror
Beautiful Santa Claus Figure Candy Container Vintage German Christmas
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A rare Santa figure with a tree in his hand. Very characterful representation and expressive in its appearance. Velvet dust cover as clothing. Was probably a candy container, but the...
Category
1930s German Folk Art Vintage Continental Europe - Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Composition
Cardboard round section telescope with four extensions and brass ferrules
Located in Milan, IT
Rare round cardboard scope with four extensions and brass ferrules, german manufacture from the early 19th century. Excellent state of conservation.
Maximum length cm 95 - 37.4 in,...
Category
Early 19th Century Antique Continental Europe - Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
Set of Two Antique Temple Heavy Bronze Door Handles, Nepal, 19th Century
Located in Frankfurt am Main, DE
A rare set of two handcrafted heavy bronze door handles from an old temple in Nepal, mid-19th century. Figurative male sculptures depicting a fertiliy deity used on entry doors as a ...
Category
Mid-19th Century Nepalese Tibetan Antique Continental Europe - Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Bronze
$2,494 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Antique Map of The Regions of Italy and Sicily during the Roman Empire, 1880
Located in Langweer, NL
This map is an original antique engraving titled "ITALIAE REGIONES IIII SICILIA," which translates to "The Regions of Italy and Sicily." This detailed historical map portrays the reg...
Category
1880s Antique Continental Europe - Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
$349 Sale Price
20% Off
Vintage Litho Wind-up Tin Toy Duck 1940's to 1950's, West Germany, US Zone
By Deutsches Reichs Gebrauchs Muster (D.R.G.M.) 1
Located in Andernach, DE
West-German tin mechanical tin toy from the 1940s to 1950's in the shape of a duck, which features waddling legs, once the
'beast' ist put in motion via it's legs.... but be aware: ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Japanese Mid-Century Modern Continental Europe - Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Sheet Metal
Antique Map of Bourbon, or Reunion, Colony of France
Located in Langweer, NL
Original antique map titled 'Ile de la Réunion'. This is a fascinating map of the French department of Ile. Bourbon or Reunion. Bourbon, or Reunion, is a volcanic island off the coas...
Category
Mid-19th Century Antique Continental Europe - Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
$321 Sale Price
20% Off
Art Deco Traditional Wooden Hand Large Artist Mannequin Scale Model
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A handmade wooden Artist mannequin hand model - all joints move as they should. Found on an Estate sale in Vienna, Austria.
Shows some minor wear - but looks beautiful on display! So...
Category
1930s Austrian Art Deco Vintage Continental Europe - Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Metal
Stunning & Powerful Altar Crucifix with Detailed Bronze Sculpture of Christ 1912
Located in Lisse, NL
Unique table crucifix and a wonderful work of religious art, dated 1912 and numbered.
For us the most powerful statement will always be 'the truth will set you free'. It is what we have learned most from the life of Christ and of His teachings and it is the one thing we always think about whenever we look at a crucifix. Anyone who has tried to break down his/her ego and found a clearer consciousness in the process knows how healing and rewarding that journey can be. After that you can only be grateful for all the good things that are bound to come your way. Good things will come your way, because the universe needs people like you. Whomever created this amazing work of religious art too must have been inspired and motivated by the life of Christ, because how ever could anyone create a piece that is of such quality, so beautiful and so powerful at the same time. Both the beautifully designed bronze cross with the King of the Jews inscription and the amazingly detailed bronze corpus of Christ are of a quality that you will only rarely find on the open market. They are perfectly mounted on a stunning marble base and together they create one of the most impressive table or altar crucifixes...
Category
Early 20th Century European Gothic Revival Continental Europe - Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Marble, Bronze
Visetta Italvisetta Sewing Machine Design by Gio Ponti, 1948
Located in taranto, IT
Sewing machine model VISETTA, Italvisetta production, original of the 40s, designed by Gio Ponti and reported in the archive of the great designer
very rare glossy black color
What...
Category
Mid-19th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Antique Continental Europe - Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Steel, Iron
Mid-Century Modern Cabinet Console Record Player attributed to Ico Parisi design
By Ico Parisi
Located in Vigonza, Padua
This rare 1940s record player cabinet by LESA (Laboratori Elettrotecnici Società Anonima), Milan, represents a refined fusion of Italian craftsmanship and early modernist design. The piece features:
A solid wood frame veneered in exquisite walnut burl, with striking natural grain patterns that add depth and character.
Ebonized trim that highlights the clean geometry and subtle curves of the cabinet.
Slender, tapered legs typical of Italian furniture design of the period, lending the piece a light, elegant stance.
A functional 78 rpm turntable integrated into the cabinet, with original metal and bakelite components. The mechanism is in working condition.
A drop-front door that conceals the turntable when closed, preserving the cabinet’s sleek aesthetic.
A lower shelf suitable for storing records or accessories.
LESA, founded in 1929 in Milan, was a leading Italian producer of phonographs, radios and hi-fi components. The company was known for combining technical innovation with stylish furniture integration, making pieces like this a hallmark of mid-century Italian domestic design.
🌟 Why acquire this piece
Functional art: This cabinet is not only a piece of furniture, but also a working vintage audio device, providing authentic 78 rpm playback in its original form.
Historical value: An original example of LESA’s craftsmanship from the 1940s — a brand that was once a market leader in Italian hi-fi.
Aesthetic appeal: The combination of walnut burl, ebonized details and streamlined form makes it a perfect fit for Art Deco, mid-century modern, or eclectic interiors.
Conversation piece: Its rare combination of furniture and audio technology will attract attention and admiration in any setting.
Investment: Well-preserved vintage audio furniture by noted manufacturers is increasingly sought-after by collectors and interior designers.
Cabinet Console of the 1940s in burr walnut and walnut flame applied veneered. Cabinet with two shelves, the upper with central flap drawer with internal turntable Record...
Category
1940s Italian Art Deco Vintage Continental Europe - Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Walnut
Chatelaine from the Early 20th Century.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Chatelaine from the early 20th century.
An early 20th century silver-plated chatelaine.
H: 36cm, W: 5cm, D: 2cm
Category
Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Continental Europe - Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Silver Plate
1950s Sterling Silver English Padlocked Charm Bracelet with Seventeen Charms
Located in Haarlem, NL
This English 1950s heavy sterling silver bracelet has 17 large three-dimensional charms and opens or closes with a heart shaped padlock on a little safety chain.
Some of the charms have moving or opening parts.
The windmill really turns, the lid of the beer mug opens, the ship opens up, the leaves on the orange are separate from the orange, the bellow bellows, the treasury chest opens, the corn has loose leaves and the scissors 'cut'.
Three of them are European solid silver pendants:
the acorn (Italy 925)
the long pendant (sword Dutch 835, used from 1906-1953)
the German beer mug...
Category
1950s British Vintage Continental Europe - Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Sterling Silver
$760 Sale Price
20% Off
Maillot Naples signé - certifié par Diego Maradona
By Another Human
Located in Perpignan, FR
Maillot réplique de Naples de 1987-1988 signé de la main par Diego Maradona .
un certificat d’authenticité + numero de série enregistré est vendu avec le maillot.
Tres bon état gén...
Category
1980s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Continental Europe - Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Acrylic
Antique Map of the Kingdoms of Sweden and Norway by Wyld '1845'
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique map titled 'Kingdoms of Sweden and Norway'. Original antique map of the Kingdoms of Sweden and Norway. This map originates from 'An Atlas of the World, Comprehending Separate...
Category
Mid-19th Century Antique Continental Europe - Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
$141 Sale Price
40% Off
Antique 16th Century Florentine carved Jesus Christ with Shroud in Glas Display
Located in Doha, QA
This is an absolutely outstanding and extremely expressive sculpture of Crucified Jesus Christ in carved polychrome wood, on the background of a 16th century Silk Florentine fine fab...
Category
16th Century Italian Renaissance Antique Continental Europe - Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Gold
Ptolemaic Armillary Sphere, Charles-François Delamarche, Paris, ante 1798
By Charles Francois Delamarche
Located in Milano, IT
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...
Category
1790s French Other Antique Continental Europe - Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Wood, Paper
20st Century Italian Sterling Silver Chalice
By Arval Argenti Valenza
Located in VALENZA, IT
Large Liturgical Chalice in sterling silver.
The base is finely embossed with the face of Christ, grapes, vine leaves and ears.
The workmanship is h...
Category
1990s Italian Other Continental Europe - Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Sterling Silver
$5,386 Sale Price
33% Off
Antique Walking Stick with Roe Deer Horn
Located in Vo', Veneto
Antique Walking Stick with Roe Deer Horn
Measurements: H. 91 cm - L. 20 cm
Era: early 1900s
Origin: Germany
Wood: Chestnut
Description
Antique walking stick, in wood and deciduous...
Category
Early 1900s German Rustic Antique Continental Europe - Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Chestnut
French, 18th Century, Baroque Gilded Metal Procession Cross
Located in Buisson, FR
Beautiful baroque gilded metal procession cross with a great patina.
France circa 1750. weathered and small losses.
Measurements include the wooden pedestal.
Category
18th Century French Baroque Antique Continental Europe - Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Iron
$795 Sale Price
50% Off
Large Antique Oil on Canvas Painting of Saint Joseph W. Lily and the Child Jesus
Located in Lisse, NL
Early religious work of art, presented in the original antique frame.
This beautiful and uplifting portrait of Saint Joseph holding hands with the child Jesus is an oil on canvas an...
Category
18th Century European Baroque Revival Antique Continental Europe - Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Linen, Wood, Paint, Plaster
Antique Map of South America by Philip & Son, 1875
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique map titled 'South America'. Old map of South America. Source unknown, to be determined.
Artists and Engravers: George Philip (1800–1882) was a cartographer, map publisher...
Category
19th Century Antique Continental Europe - Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
$56 Sale Price
20% Off
Le Corbusier Der Modulor Book, 1956
By Charlotte Perriand, Le Corbusier
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Le Corbusier Der Modulor book. Le Corbusier published Le Modulor in 1948, followed by Modulor 2 in 1955. These works were first published in English as The Modulor in 1954 and Modulo...
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Refined Madonna and Child Statue – c. 1950 – West Germany – Signed HM
Located in Antwerp, BE
Refined Madonna and Child Statue – c. 1950 – West Germany – Signed HM
An exquisite mid-century ceramic statue depicting the Virgin Mary and ...
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Mid-20th Century German Continental Europe - Collectibles and Curiosities
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Ceramic
Santa Claus Belsnickle Chocolate Mold Antique 1910s, German Christmas
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A gorgeous chocolate mold. Made of metal, not marked. Beautiful and ready to use or display, with nice patina. The 1890s to 1920s were the golden age of Chocolate production and cons...
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1910s German Folk Art Vintage Continental Europe - Collectibles and Curiosities
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Metal
Levasseur's 1852 Cartographic Portrait of Gironde: Celebrating the Bordeaux Wine
Located in Langweer, NL
This original hand-colored map is from the "Atlas National Illustré," a work by Victor Levasseur, a French geographer and cartographer known for his richly illustrated maps.
The map is a steel engraving, which was a common and precise method for creating maps at the time. The inclusion of the publisher's name, A. Combette from Paris, and the addresses of the various contributors to the map's creation, like the engravers Laguillermie and Rainaud, adds to the historical context of the piece.
The margins of the map are adorned with detailed illustrations that serve as a visual encyclopedic reference to the region's geography, economy, and notable figures. The use of color along the boundaries makes the map not only a tool for navigation but also an educational resource, providing insights into the department's landscape, economy, and cultural significance.
The text included in the map's design provides statistical information, a map legend, and discussions about the land, local curiosities, notable personalities, products, and commerce, which would have been invaluable for education and reference at the time.
The 'Atlas National Illustré' is celebrated for its combination of cartographic detail and artistic embellishment, making it a valuable cultural artifact. It represents the height of decorative map-making in the 19th century, alongside the works of John Tallis and Archibald Fullarton.
This uploaded image is a detailed and colored map of the Département de la Gironde from Victor Levasseur's "Atlas National Illustré." Similar to the other maps from this series, it features a central map with the title 'Dépt. de la Gironde' at the bottom.
Surrounding the map are decorative vignettes and elements that bring to life the cultural and economic aspects of the Gironde department. On the left, there is likely statistical information about the department and its subdivisions, reflecting the population and administrative details. This is framed by images that may represent the local industries and natural resources, such as wine, which is a central feature of the Bordeaux region located within Gironde.
The right side of the map contains a textual history and descriptions of the region, coupled with portraits of notable figures, possibly historic personages or contributors to the region's cultural and economic development. The illustrations often include agricultural products, symbols of commerce, and scenes of daily life, as well as architectural landmarks.
The presence of wine bottles, barrels, and vineyards in the illustrations would be indicative of the Gironde's prominence in wine production, particularly Bordeaux wines, which are esteemed worldwide. These engravings serve to emphasize the richness of the land and the sophistication of its products.
Maps from this era, especially those by Levasseur, are notable for their combination of art and education, providing a snapshot not only of the geography but also of the societal and economic conditions of the time. The detailed engravings also suggest that this map was as much a decorative piece as it was a functional one, intended for display and reference by those interested in the illustrated region.
The Gironde department in France is renowned for its significant contribution to the wine industry, particularly through the Bordeaux wine region. A bit more about the important places within Gironde and the types of wine the area is known for:
1. **Bordeaux**: The capital city of the department and the heart of the wine region. It's not only an urban center but also a hub for the wine trade.
2. **Médoc**: North of Bordeaux, known for prestigious châteaux and wines like Margaux, Saint-Julien, Pauillac, and Saint-Estèphe.
3. **Saint-Émilion**: East of Bordeaux, recognized for its full-bodied red wines and the picturesque medieval town.
4. **Pomerol**: Also near Saint-Émilion, smaller than its neighbor but equally renowned, particularly for Château Pétrus...
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1850s Antique Continental Europe - Collectibles and Curiosities
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Paper
$321 Sale Price
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Vintage 70s Adidas Tennis Racket bag
Located in Linkebeek, BE
Vintage 70s Adidas Tennis Racket bag
Sport - collectible - Vintage
Measures : 74x12cm H:33cm
Materials : Imitation leather - fabric - metal
Wear consisten...
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20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Continental Europe - Collectibles and Curiosities
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Faux Leather
Antique Walking Stick with Roe Deer Horn
Located in Vo', Veneto
Walking Stick in Blackthorn and Horn
Measurements: H. 92 cm - L. 24 cm
Period: about 1900
Origin: Austria
Wood: Blackthorn
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Ancient walking stick, in blackthorn wood an...
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Early 1900s Austrian Rustic Antique Continental Europe - Collectibles and Curiosities
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Chestnut
Rare 1864 Civil War Era Map of Michigan and Wisconsin with Great Lakes Detail
Located in Langweer, NL
Title: Rare 1864 Civil War Era Map of Michigan and Wisconsin with Great Lakes Detail
Description: This beautifully crafted antique map, titled "Johnson's Michigan and Wisconsin," wa...
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1860s Antique Continental Europe - Collectibles and Curiosities
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Paper
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