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This painting by Carlo Francesco Nuvolone, the great Lombard master of the mid-seventeenth century, is striking for its dazzling composition and the brilliant colors of Christ's tuni...

This is an antique Tudor Rose mortar and pestle. An English, bronze apothecary instrument, dating to the mid 17th century, circa 1650. Accessorise your counter tops with this deligh...

Germany Frechen Circa 1620 – 1650 Bellarmine or Bartmann jug with a flower medallion. A salt-glazed and iron-engobed bellarmine with a narrow neck, sphe...

Composed of a luminous central rod formed by a rope arm adorned with a loop on the upper part and serving to support the lantern on the lower part. The body of the lantern consists o...

The Cavalry Skirmish Flemish School, mid 17th century circle of Lambert de Hondt (Flemish, 1620-1665) oil on panel, framed Framed: 21 x 27 inches Board: 16 x 22 inches Provenance: private collection, France Condition: very good condition, with old repairs and thinning in places. This painting, attributed to the circle of Lambert de Hondt (Flemish, 17th century), depicts an intense battle scene, typical of Flemish military compositions of the time. Lambert de Hondt was known for his battle scenes, landscapes, and hunting scenes, often filled with dynamic action and fine detail, and this work clearly reflects his influence. The artwork portrays a cavalry skirmish with soldiers in traditional 17th-century military dress, including red tunics...

This superb Dutch Old Master oil painting is attributed to Pieter Bodding van Laer. Painted circa 1635 during the Dutch Golden Age the composition depicts a number of figures and ani...

Jusepe de Ribera (Xàtiva 1591 - Naples 1652) circle of - San Giuseppe. 108 x 80 cm without frame, 123 x 95 cm with frame. Antique oil painting on canvas, in a carved and gilded woo...

Map of Blaisois by Janssonius, 1633, Decorative Antique Map of Loire Valley This finely detailed and colorfully embellished map titled 'Description du Blaisois' was published in 163...

A portrait of courtier and politician John Poyntz, after Hans Holbein, circa 1644 - 1674. This painting is based on a drawing by Hans Holbein, part of the drawings collection of the ...

VIGON (after) "The coronation of Mélinte and Ariane" Tapestry from the Royal Manufacture of Aubusson second half of the 17th century. Woven in wool and silk This interesting tapestry...

Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this very rare, original circa 1650 William III hand carved Jacobean Tester four poster...

This rare and rich decorated Renaissance dresser was made during the Dutch Golden age in the southern part of the Netherlands currently Belgium. It was made around 1670 and most likely in Antwerp. The dresser was made in the finest quality watered European oak and decorated geometric-shaped walnut veneer panels. The cabinet has two wide doors and two drawers above. The drawers are flanked by carved lion heads with brass rings. The right drawer is equipped with an authentic working lock and key. The doors are decorated with geometrical star-like walnut inlaid raised panels. The doors are flanked by large twisted Solomonic columns decorated with brass nails. The righthand door features its authentic lock and key with a brass ajour cut keyplate. The dresser has a wax finish with a great patina built up over 350 years. This piece of furniture was made by highly skilled craftsmen by the use of the best materials available. It is among the best furniture that was produced during the golden age and even now its craftsmanship is unprecedented. The dresser is highly original and in perfect shape for a piece of furniture over 350 years old. It was gently cleaned in our atelier and a new protective wax coat was applied. The Dutch golden age the 17th century was an important century for the Netherlands. The region separated from the Spanish Empire and formed its republic. Dutch merchants...

French School circa 1645 Portrait of Cardinal Mazarin - Sketch Oil on canvas H. 41.5 cm; W. 27 cm Provenance: Collection of the Reverend Georges Downing Bowles (1789-1863) Would ...

Portrait of Thomas Collard (rector of Withycombe, Somerset 1670-1691) the city depicted in the distance is thought to be Antwerp. the portrait historically has been thought to be fr...

A finely painted portrait of Man aged 55 years. Signed, Inscribed and Dated with old Dutch family provenance. He weighs a large white millstone ruff and a black silk tunic.

Title: Rare Large 1650 Copper Engraving Depicting the Naval Battle of Gibraltar, 1607 Description: This rare and exceptionally large copper engraving, measuring 32 x 85 cm, capture...

Wall or ceiling lamp made in 1959 by Arredoluce Monza based on a design by Giò Ponti. Some 24 lamps were commissioned, including 6 5-pointed Stars, Six Small Suns, Six Large Suns and...

Unique sofa of the 1960s of the designer Arne Norell in massive mahogany and black leather. New Tropical cotton fabric remakes.   

Title: The Capture of Two Spanish Admiral Ships by the Fleet of the Dutch West India Company under Admiral Pieter Adriaensz Ita, 1628 Description: This mid-17th century engraving, c...

"Canterano" chest of drawers with flap/desk Measurements: H. 102 cm - W. 142 cm - D. 62 cm Period: 1600 Origin: Emilia - Italy Wood: Walnut, Poplar Description: Beautiful "Canteran...

An ebonized wood cabinet with painted pietra paesina panels Augsburg, southern Germany, mid-17th century Dimensions: h. 43 cm, w. 32 cm, d. 20 cm Ebonized wood, inlay of painted piet...

A stunning Genoese carved walnut coin cabinet with twenty-one drawers created to hold secrets from 17th century.  This Italian Louis XIV coin cabinet features an extraordinary  archi...

SHIPPING POLICY: No additional costs will be added to this order. Shipping costs will be totally covered by the seller (customs duties included). Miniature on copper...

This superb Italian 17th century Old Master animal oil painting is attributed to Baroque artist Giovanni Agostino Cassana. Painted circa 1650 the composition is of two rabbits, a guinea pig and a dove in an interior. The two rabbits, one brown one grey are in the immediate foreground, head to head eating something and the dove is standing to their right. The brown and white guinea pig is sitting above and behind them. As the background is dark the animals really stand out and there is superb detail in their respective fur and feathers. This is a charming Italian Old Master animal oil painting and an excellent example of Cassana's work. Provenance. Scottish estate. Condition. Oil on canvas, 24 inches by 20 inches and in good condition. Frame. Housed in a ebonised frame, 32 inches by 28 inches, in good condition. Giovanni Agostino Cassana (c.1658 – 6 May 1720) was an Italian painter of the Baroque period. He was a son of Giovanni Francesco Cassana and an elder brother of Niccolò and Giovanni Battista. He was born at Venice, and was initially instructed by his father. In 1670 he worked at the court of Ferdinando de' Medici in Florence and travelled regularly between the two cities, but spent at least the years 1718–1720 in Genoa, where he later died. He painted portraits with some success, but preferred painting animals in the style of Antonio Maria Vasallo, Benedetto Castiglione, and Joannes Fyt, a style which he learned from Jacques van de Kerckhove...

Pair of armchairs by Gio Ponti for "Casa e Giardino", 1940. Shell in beech and upholstery in vintage velvet. The upholstery, as shown in the photo, is faded and in some parts worn.

1640 Antique Map of North Africa 'Nova Barbariae Descriptio' by Johannes Janssonius This antique map titled Nova Barbariae Descriptio*, published by Johannes Janssonius around 1640,...

Beautiful 17th century Italian school " Virgin of Sorrows " Oil on canvas Measures : 50.5 x 42.5 cm very good condition

Map of Languedoc by Willem Blaeu, Antique French Copper Engraving 1635 This fine antique map titled "Langvedoc" depicts the historical province of Languedoc in southern France and w...

This 1667 map titled "Patriarchatus Constantinopolitani Geographica Descriptio" was crafted by renowned French cartographer Melchior Tavernier, who was a prominent map engraver during the 17th century. This rare and historically significant map focuses on the territories under the ecclesiastical jurisdiction of the Patriarchate of Constantinople, one of the most important centers of the Eastern Orthodox Church. It covers regions around the Black Sea (Pontus Euxinus), parts of Greece, and adjacent areas in Asia Minor and the Balkans, which were historically vital during the Byzantine and Ottoman Empires. The map is filled with ancient place names, making it a valuable resource for both historical and cartographic enthusiasts. Key Features: - Antique ecclesiastical map illustrating the influence of the Orthodox Patriarchate of Constantinople in the 17th century. - Features beautifully detailed ancient coastlines, rivers, and terrains, providing a comprehensive geographical view of the region. - Rich with historic place names - like Byzantium, Nicomedia, Nicaea, Cyzicus, Bithynia, Pontus, Macedonia, and Thrace - that date back to the classical era, offering insights into the ancient geography of the eastern Mediterranean. - A finely engraved strapwork cartouche in the lower right corner with Baroque-style decoration, featuring two putti (cherubic figures) – a hallmark of 17th-century map art. - The map extends to include the Mediterranean Sea (Mare Mediterraneum) to the south and the Black Sea to the north, highlighting its ecclesiastical and geopolitical significance. - Original hand coloring may still be present, enhancing the decorative appeal for collectors of antique maps. This rare map offers a unique perspective on the religious influence and historical geography of the Eastern Mediterranean during the late 17th century. It would appeal to collectors interested in: - **Byzantine history** - **Ottoman Empire** - **Eastern Orthodox Church** - **Antique cartography...

Michael Ayrton (1921-1975) Girl Wringing out her Hair Patinated bronze, 1962 26cm in height Michael Ayrton was a British artist and writer, renowned as...

17th century, Italian oil on canvas painting with battle between Christian and Turkish cavalry The oil on canvas painting depicts a battle between Christian and Turkish cavalry. C...

Wir bieten einen wunderschönen ausziehbaren Teak Esstisch aus den 1950er Jahren zum Verkauf an. Der Tisch verfügt über ein Durchmesser von 110cm, wobei er mit zwei zusätzlichen Einle...

Antique map titled 'Royaume de Navarre (..)'. Decorative map of the province Navarre (Spanish: Navarra) in Northern Spain centered on the city of Pamplona. Published by N. Sanson, 16...

Antique map titled 'Venezuela cum parte Australi Novae Andalusiae'. The map extends from Coquibocoa to the Orinoque River, centered on Bariquicemento and Cape de Curiacao. Large cart...

Giovanni Battista Spinelli (Chieti, Italy, 1613 - Ortona, Italy, 1647) Title: Jacob's dream Medium: Oil on canvas Dimensions: without frame 98 x 135 cm - with frame 108 x 145 cm Expertise by Professor Nicola Spinosa Publications: From Sacro to Profano. The Giorgio...

Antique map titled 'Persia sive Sophorum Regnum'. Original old map of Persia. The map extends from the Eastern Mediteranian to Tacalistan and the Indus River and the Dalanguer Mounta...

The internal organs is an ancient original etching Table no. 36 of the popular "De Humani Corporis Fabrica" by Andrea Vesalio, in the 1642 edition by Nicolaus Fontanus (Fontayn), Am...

Set of Four Norwegian 60s 'Darby' Dining Chairs Designed by Torbjörn Afdal for Bruksbo A set of four Norwegian sculpted Danish design Rosewood 'Darby' dining chairs, designed by To...

Anemogra Phica is a rare ancient map realized in 1650 by Johannes Janssonius (1588-1664). First modern map of the Pacific Ocean. Good conditions. From Atlantis majoris quinta pars,...

Antique Italian painting from the 17th century. Oil on canvas artwork depicting a wonderful Holy Family. Painting of remarkable pictorial quality, particularly evident in the masterf...

Map of Saintonge and Aunis, with Charente Coast and Cognac, 1665 This beautifully hand-colored antique map, titled *Xaintonge, avec Le Pays D’Avlnis* (Saintonge, with the Country of...

Title: 17th-Century Antique Map of Nanjing Province, China – "Nanking sive Kiangnan" by Blaeu, with Decorative Details Description: This captivating 17th-century map of Nanjing Pr...

Antique map titled 'Basse Partie de la Basse Saxe ou sont les Duchés de Sleswick, Holsace, Meckelenbourg et Lauvenbourg (..)'. Original old map of northern Germany, including Schlesw...

Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern design darkwood bookcase designed by Poul Hundevad and produced by Hundevad Møbelfabrik in the 1960s, variable ...

Beautiful silver bracelet with cut rock crystal, made by Alton, Falköping Sweden 1967 year letter is R9. Beautiful silver bracelet. The rock crystal is well captured in a solid s...

Flemish master active in Italy (17th century) - Sermon of St. John the Baptist in a landscape. 58 x 73.5 cm. Old oil painting on canvas, without frame. Condition report: Lined can...

Figure being Comforted (Job?) circle of Willem Drost (Dutch 1633-1659) *See notes below ink and wash drawing on paper (Arms of Amsterdam watermarked) Dutc...

A Dutch colonial ebony cabinet with brass mounts on contemporary black steel frame Batavia (Jakarta), 2nd half 17th century The cabinet has two ...

Sir Peter Lely (Soest 1618 – 1680 London) Portrait of lady with a crown, possibly Bridget Drury Lady Shaw, formerly Viscountess Kilmorey, later Lady Baber (d.1696) c.1665 Oil on canvas 46 1/2 x 40 3/4 inches, Framed 42 1/4 x 36 1/4 inches, Unframed Inscribed left [……….]Isabella James Mulraine wrote the following for this piece: This portrait dates to the middle of the 1660s, the decade when Lely’s career took off as successor to Sir Anthony van Dyck. At the Restoration Charles II had appointed him Principal Painter to the King and paid a pension £200 per annum ‘as formerly to Sr. Vandyke...’1 Lely had trained in Haarlem and he was in his early twenties when he came to London in 1643. He was an astute businessman and a wise courtier. In 1650 he painted a portrait of Oliver Cromwell (Birmingham Museum and Art Gallery) while maintaining links with the Royalist exiles through the 1650s. He had arrived in England as a painter of small-scale portraits and lush scenes of nymphs in landscapes in a Dutch style. His experience of Van Dyck in English collections transformed his painting. His lavish and alluring vision of Arcadia exactly captured the spirit of the Court and as Principal Painter he dominated English portraiture for the next twenty years. Lely ran a highly efficient studio along Netherlandish lines, employing a team of specialists like the drapery painter John Baptist Gaspars and young artists-in-training like Nicolas de Largilliere. He had numerous rivals during that period, and by 1670 he had introduced numbered standard poses to speed up production, while collaborating with printmakers for further revenue and advertising. He died in 1680 of a stroke while painting, working to the last. The portrait, painted at a date when Lely’s poses and execution were still individual and inventive shows a lady sitting at three-quarter length facing away from the viewer. She has begun to turn towards the viewer, a pose with a long pedigree in art, first used by Leonardo da Vinci in the Mona Lisa (Louvre). She steadies her blue drapery where it might slip from her arm with the movement, a flash of realism beautifully captured. Like Van Dyck, Lely painted his female sitters in a timeless costume rather than contemporary fashion, showing a loose gown and floating silk draperies. It presented the sitter as a classical ideal. The portrait would not date. The saffron dress may be the work of a drapery painter but the brown scarf must be by Lely himself, and appears unfinished, broadly sketched in behind the shoulder. The delicate blue glaze and nervous highlights suggest shimmering translucence. Lely was a master of painting hands – his hand studies are marvels of drawing – and the lady’s hands are superb, exactly drawn, delicately modelled and expressive. The fidgety gestures, clutching the gown, fiddling with the edge of the scarf, give the portrait psychological bite, suggesting the personality behind the calm courtier’s expression, adding to the sense shown in the look of the eyes and mouth that the lady is about to speak. The portrait’s language is Vandykian. The inspiration comes directly from Van Dyck’s English portraits of women. Lely owned Van Dyck’s Portrait of Lady Elizabeth Thimbleby and Dorothy Viscountess Andover (National Gallery, London) and the sitter’s costume quotes Lady Andover’s saffron dress and brown scarf. But Lely paints a generation who sat nearer to the ground and through a dialogue of expression and gesture he shows sitters who are more flesh and blood than Van Dyck’s. The background with a column and curtain is different to those shown in most of Lely’s portraits of women. They tend to include trees or fountains, with a glimpse of landscape. But there are other examples. A portrait of the King’s reigning mistress, Barbara Villiers Duchess of Cleveland...

S.Juan de Puerto Rico is an ancient map realized in 1650 by Johannes Janssonius (1588-1664). Good conditions. From Atlantis majoris quinta pars, Orbem maritimum [Novus Atlas, volum...

Hallmarked in London in 1669, this handsome, Charles II period, Antique Sterling Silver Porringer, is of traditional form with chased and engraved detailing. The makers mark T.P is s...

Palwa crystal wall light by Ernst Palme in Germany, 1960. Made with crystals and gold plated gilt brass, this wall light is a beautiful eye catcher. Please note the price is for one...

besonders schöner und originaler Flammleistenrahemn aus dem 17.Jhdt, Niederlande für Altmeistergemälde Feine ausgearbeitete Leiste in hoher Qualität Particularly beautiful flame...

European miniature strongbox, dated circa 1600-1700. This little special piece has a beautiful metal color with patina of time and amazingly rich decorations, characterized especiall...

This lovely Dutch Old Master oil painting is attributed to artist Pieter Wouwerman. Painted circa 1660 it is figurative landscape with horseback travellers and their dogs in the foreground with ruins on their right. Beyond is a river and hilly landscape, all in the fading light of approaching dusk. There are some superb details making this an excellent Dutch Golden Age oil painting. Provenance: Devonshire estate. Condition. Oil on canvas, 24 inches by 20 inches and in good condition. Frame. Housed in a complementary gilt frame, 31 inches by 27 inches and in good condition. Pieter Wouwerman (1623-1682) was a Dutch Golden Age landscape painter. He was born in Haarlem. According to Arnold Houbraken, a biographer of artists from the Dutch Golden Age, Pieter Wouwerman was the brother of the landscape painters Jan and Philips Wouwerman, who, like his more famous brother, made a living selling Italianate landscapes in the manner of Pieter van Laer...

Rare antique Italian kneeler, Mid-17th Century Louis XIV. Made of solid walnut with relief decoration carved into the wood. In the part dedicated to the knees there is a compartment. Of great value all the hand forged iron part of the escutcheons and fantastic large antique keys...

A vintage sterling silver cruet set by Hans Hansen, crafted in 1963. The set comprises a round tray with a raised border, alongside teardrop-shaped salt and pepper shakers featuring ...

Spherical lamp designed by Italian designer Filippo Panseca for Kartell, drawn at the end of the 1960s. Inside the glass sphere, a mirror is positioned diagonally and reflects neon l...

This is an original detailed engraving of the greater coat of arms of Sweden, referred to in Swedish as "Svea rikes huvudvapen." The engraving was printed in Paris in 1669 according to Erik Vennberg. The coat of arms is elaborately detailed, with each escutcheon representing a component of the Swedish empire, including the arms of the House of Vasa among others. At the center, the shield is crowned with a regal crown, symbolizing the Swedish monarchy. Two regally posed lions, a common heraldic symbol of courage and strength, support the shield. The entire composition is topped with a mantle that looks to be teeming with various heraldic motifs, representing the unity and history of the Swedish nation. The intricacy of the work is indicative of the period's engraving techniques, with each line meticulously carved to bring out the opulence and intricate detail of the symbols. The coat of arms is a visual representation of the sovereignty and history of Sweden. The engraving is attributed to Jean Le Pautre, a notable French engraver from the 17th century, while the author of the work is Erik Dahlbergh...

This extraordinary cabinet is made of the finest watered oak in the tradition of the Dutch Renaissance during the “Dutch golden age” It is a four-door cab...