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Italy 10th–16th Century, Set of Eight Antique Hand-Colored Costume Prints, 1880
Located in Langweer, NL
Italy 10th–16th Century, Set of Eight Antique Hand-Colored Costume Prints This impressive set of
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Antique 1880s German Prints

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Paper

View of 4 Ancient German Cities - Etching by G. Braun and F. Hogenberg
By Franz Hogenberg
Located in Roma, IT
Maps is an original etching realized by G. Braun and F. Hogenberg as part of the so called "Civitates Orbis Terrarum". The “Civitates Orbis Terrarum” (Atlas of Cities of the World) ...
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16th Century Figurative Prints

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Etching

1597 German Map of Alexandria by Georg Braun and Frans Hogenberg
By Georg Braun and Frans Hogenberg
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
1597 Map of Alexandria by Georg Braun and Frans Hogenberg, Germany. From "Civitas Orbis Terrarum
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Antique 16th Century German Renaissance Maps

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Paper

Antique Very Rare German Gothic Crossbow 1470-1563
Located in Doha, QA
A rare and beautifully preserved 15th-century German crossbow, created as a true weapon of war or
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Antique 16th Century German Gothic Arms, Armor and Weapons

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Iron

German Antique Print of a Military Scene, circa 1600
Located in Langweer, NL
the 16th to the 20th centuries. Buying and collecting antique maps is a tradition that goes back
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Antique 16th Century Prints

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Paper

A Rare and Finely Carved Weser Renaissance Stone Head
Located in London, GB
A Rare and Finely Carved Weser Renaissance Stone Head Stone Germany 16th Century Size
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Antique 16th Century German Architectural Elements

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Stone

Trinity , Polychrome Sculpture , Germany, circa 1550
Located in PARIS, FR
12th century, God the Father holds his Son before him. From the 13th century onwards, the Son's body
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Antique 16th Century Figurative Sculptures

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Wood

Antique Catholic German Renaissance Carving Bust Stephan Rottaler Landshut 1500
Located in Portland, OR
up for sale, most are either in Museums or located in 15th & 16th century period buildings & churches
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Antique 16th Century German Renaissance Busts

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Gesso, Wood

Antique Town Plan of Emden ‘Germany’ by Braun Hogenberg, 1597
Located in Langweer, NL
, and in 1536 the harbour was extended. In the mid-16th century Emden's port was thought to have the
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Antique 16th Century Maps

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Paper

Antique Map of Westfalia, Germany by Mercator/Hondius, circa 1620
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique map titled 'Westfalia cum dioecelsi Bremensi'. Original antique map of Germany. Published
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Antique 16th Century Maps

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Paper

Antique Traditional German Lidded Glass Jug Beer Stein Pewter Porcelain
Located in Greven, DE
, eventually known as the beer stein. From the 16th to the 18th centuries, German artisans refined the craft
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Antique Late 19th Century German Glass

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Pewter

Map of East Frisian Islands Northwestern Tip of Germany, Ostfriesland, c.1595
Located in Langweer, NL
tip of Germany, Ostfriesland. With people in local costumes. Ornamented inset of the Eems estuary
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Antique 16th Century Maps

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Paper

German Renaissance Landsknecht Costumes 1500s – Set of 6 Antique Prints, 1880
Located in Langweer, NL
, Ernst Wasmuth Berlin, Renaissance fashion Germany, 16th century attire, historical dress Germany, court
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Antique 1880s German Prints

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Paper

Antique Ceramic Porcelain German Lidded Beer Stein Jug Villeroy Boch
By Villeroy Boch
Located in Greven, DE
16th and 18th centuries, German artisans refined the form, producing richly decorated examples in
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Early 20th Century German Ceramics

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Pewter

Pair of Monumental 19th Century Medieval Style Brass Candelabra
Located in Troy, NY
Pair of massive Gothic style brass candelabra of impressive size. Can be electrified or used to hold large pillar candles.
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Antique 16th Century German Gothic Candle Holders

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Brass

Wood Low-Relief Depicting a Werewolf and Saint George
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
surprising low-relief, in a very fine condition, was made during the 16th century probably in Würtzburg in
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Antique 16th Century German Renaissance Figurative Sculptures

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Wood

Saint Afre of Augsburg
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
SAINT AFRE OF AUGSBURG ORIGIN : SOUTHERN GERMANY PERIOD : 16th CENTURY Height : 119 cm
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Antique 16th Century Figurative Sculptures

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Wood

Attempt to Seize Amsterdam, 1577 — Haarlemmerpoort Assault, Hogenberg
Located in Langweer, NL
late-16th-century historical engraving depicts the attempted seizure of Amsterdam on 23 November 1577
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Antique 16th Century German Prints

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Paper

America, River Crossing by Indigenous People with Rafts and Canoes, De Bry, 1594
Located in Langweer, NL
America, published in Frankfurt am Main in the final decade of the 16th century, circa 1594–1596. The
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Antique 16th Century German Prints

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Paper

Virgin Woman from Naples – Antique Hand-Coloured Woodcut by Jost Amman, 1577
Located in Langweer, NL
, ethnography, and Renaissance curiosity, and remains one of the most important visual records of 16th-century
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Antique 16th Century German Prints

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Paper

Early Exploration Engraving – Dutch Encounter with Islanders, De Bry 1599
Located in Langweer, NL
de Houtman, who sailed to the East Indies in the late 16th century. Condition: Good impression on
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Antique 16th Century German Prints

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Paper

Roman Courtesan – Antique Hand-Coloured Woodcut by Jost Amman, 1577
Located in Langweer, NL
Roman Courtesan – Antique Hand-Coloured Woodcut by Jost Amman, Plate CXLI, 1577 This rare 16th
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Antique 16th Century German Prints

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Paper

Roman Woman – Antique Hand-Coloured Woodcut by Jost Amman, 1577
Located in Langweer, NL
the most prolific and versatile illustrators of the 16th century. After settling in Nuremberg, he
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Antique 16th Century German Prints

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Paper

De Bry Engraving Expressio Germinum – Exotic Plants of St. Lawrence Island, 1598
Located in Langweer, NL
original 16th-century copper engraving from Theodor de Bry’s Petits Voyages (Frankfurt am Main, circa 1598
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Antique 16th Century German Prints

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Paper

Noblewoman of Naples – Rare Antique Costume Woodcut, Jost Amman, 1577
Located in Langweer, NL
16th-century hand-coloured woodcut depicts a noblewoman from Naples, titled Nobilis Neopolitana in
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Antique 16th Century German Prints

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Paper

De Bry Botanical Engravings – Pineapple, Mango Pepper Plants, c.1598
Located in Langweer, NL
De Bry’s influential series, showing how 16th-century Europeans sought to understand and classify the
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Antique 16th Century German Prints

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Paper

De Bry Indian Botanical Engravings – Coconut, Bamboo Cashew Trees, c.1598
Located in Langweer, NL
full margins. Some age toning and light foxing typical of 16th-century paper. Binding traces to the
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Antique 16th Century German Prints

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Paper

Wartime Triumphs, Hans Burgkmair The Elder Hand Painted Woodcuts Ca. 1515-18
Located in Charlottesville, VA
Whimsical pair of Hans Burgkmair The Elder (German, 1473-1531)1515-18 woodcuts, from Wartime
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Antique 16th Century German Prints

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Wood, Paper

De Bry Botanical Engravings – Cinnamon, Aloe Aromatic Plants, c.1598
Located in Langweer, NL
Set of Four De Bry Botanical Engravings of Exotic Spices and Plants, c.1598 – Cinnamon, Aloe, and Aromatics of the Indies A fine and complete set of four original copper engravings ...
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Antique 16th Century German Prints

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Paper

Antique Print of the City of Rome, Italy by Münster, C.1580
Located in Langweer, NL
works of the 16th Century. Artists and Engravers: Sebastian Munster (1488-1552) was a German
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Antique 16th Century German Prints

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Paper

Hans Sebald Beham (1500 Nuremberg - 1550 Frankfurt am Main) “Judicium des Paris”
Located in Münster, DE
German painter and engraver sometimes cultivated a bitingly harsh pictorial language and never shied away
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Antique 16th Century German Renaissance Decorative Art

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Paper

Jerusalem, Holy City View – Early Renaissance Woodcut, c.1560
Located in Langweer, NL
Jerusalem was understood and revered in 16th-century Christian Europe. The French title at the top
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Antique 16th Century German Maps

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Paper

Bordeaux City View – Braun Hogenberg Original Woodcut, ca. 1575
Located in Langweer, NL
Bordeaux as it appeared in the mid-16th century, viewed from the Garonne River, with ships sailing into the
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Antique 16th Century German Maps

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Paper

Albrecht Dürer - Saint Eustace
By Albrecht Dürer
Located in Paris, FR
National Gallery in London. Dürer is the great master of the German Renaissance. He inspired Raphael and
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Antique 16th Century German Renaissance Prints

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Paper

Renaissance Mapping of Sumatra: Featuring Singapore in Münster’s Woodcut, c.1590
Located in Langweer, NL
regarded as one of the important map makers of the 16th Century. Munster was a linguist and mathematician
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Antique 16th Century German Maps

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Paper

Set of 4 VOLKAMER Prints "Nurnbergische Hesperides" / Johann Christoph Volkamer
By Johann Christoph Volkamer
Located in Tinton Falls, NJ
early 18th centuries. Lemons, limes, oranges, bergamots and grapefruits — both typical and exotic
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Antique 16th Century German Romantic Decorative Art

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Paper

N.d. Charles V dedication medal on his crowning and the planned Imperial
Located in UTRECHT, UT
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 ...
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Antique 16th Century German Classical Roman Antiquities

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Silver

Renaissance Hunting Cranequin, Dated 1589 — With Maker’s Mark in Shield
Located in Bilzen, BE
mechanical windlass exemplifies the sophisticated engineering and artistry of late 16th-century Germanic or
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Antique 16th Century German Renaissance Arms, Armor and Weapons

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Wrought Iron

Limburg Cityscape 1580: Historical Copper Engraving by Braun and Hogenberg
Located in Langweer, NL
the city of Limburg, known historically as Lympurch, as it appeared in the late 16th or early 17th
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Antique 16th Century German Maps

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Paper

17th Century Processional Figur Mannequins Jesus Christus Carved Painted Wood
Located in Epfach, DE
Theatre Sacrum since the end of the late 16th century als increasingly in Germany. Mannequins are mobile
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Antique Early 17th Century German Baroque Busts

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Wood

Strongbox Safe Iron Painted Armada Chest Nuremberg Renaissance
Located in BUNGAY, SUFFOLK
, fourth quarter of 16th century. The antiquarian, oak Stand has been made from a small 18th century
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Antique 16th Century German Renaissance Arms, Armor and Weapons

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Iron

Carved Wooden Sculpture of Mary Magdalene, Circa 1500.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
polychromy representing Mary Magdalene, German work, circa 1500. H: 80cm. W: 35cm, D: 16cm
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Antique 16th Century German Figurative Sculptures

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Wood

Oak Renaissance Cabinet, 1600 Unikat
Located in Kraków, Małopolska
Cabinet We present you a unique Renaissance Cabinet from the sixteenth century, Kabinet comes from
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Antique 16th Century German Renaissance Desks

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Oak

Bronze Statue Hans Peisser and Pankraz Labenwolf, Attributed to, Warrior
Located in Milano, IT
Renaissance-era collectors and amantoi of European German art. Hans Peisser And Pankraz Labenwolf were
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Antique 16th Century German Renaissance Figurative Sculptures

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Bronze

Gothic front gallery chest, Westphalia around 1500 - 1550, oak
Located in Münster, DE
“Stollentruhen” ) are Gothic chests that rest on posts (Old High German: stollo). The construction, which dates
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Antique 16th Century German Gothic Blanket Chests

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Oak

RARE ‘De Conjugio Episcoporum et Diaconorum’ by Johannes Bugenhagen – 1525
Located in Dallas, TX
in Germany, in the 17th and early 18th Centuries. YOU WILL NOT FIND THIS BOOK ANYWHERE ELSE THIS IS
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Antique 16th Century German Renaissance Books

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Leather, Paper

Late 17th Century Ebony Ripple Moulded Mirror
Located in London, by appointment only
painting and its surround. They were first developed in the late 16th century, probably in south German
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Antique Late 17th Century Dutch Wall Mirrors

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Ebony

Impressive Early 20th Miniature Suit of Armour
Located in Martlesham, GB
An impressive early 20th miniature suit of armour in the 16th century style, possibly German, the
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Vintage 1920s German Figurative Sculptures

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Sheet Metal

Vintage Miniature Suit Of Armor
Located in Norwood, NJ
A beautiful 20th miniature suit of armor in the 16th century style, possibly German, the helmet is
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20th Century Italian Medieval Arms, Armor and Weapons

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Steel

Set of 4 Vintage Luminarc France Green Beehive Stem Wine Roemer Glasses
By Luminarc
Located in Chicago, IL
roemer glasses were produced in the 16th century along the Rhine in Germany and in the Netherlands
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Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Glass

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Crystal

Damian Garrido 2002 Spain Modernist Geometric Figure Vase .925 Sterling
By Damian Garrido, Damian Garrido
Located in Miami, FL
century, the German virginal cups from the 16th and 17th centuries; the jugs with a basin from the
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21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Modern Vases

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Silver, Sterling Silver

Damian Garrido 2002 Spain Sculptural Candle Holders Figure 4/12 in 925 Sterling
By Damian Garrido, Juan and Paloma Garrido
Located in Miami, FL
and craftsmen we can mention the Italian, German and Dutch ewer sets from the 16th century, the German
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21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Modern Sterling Silver

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Silver, Sterling Silver

Damian Garrido 2003 Spain Modernist Geometric ARCO Vase .925 Sterling
By Damian Garrido, Damian Garrido
Located in Miami, FL
from the 16th century, the German virginal cups from the 16th and 17th centuries; the jugs with a basin
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21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Modern Vases

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Silver, Sterling Silver

Damian Garrido 2003 Spain Sculptural Reina Centerpiece Vase 3/25 in 925 Sterling
By Juan and Paloma Garrido, Damian Garrido
Located in Miami, FL
and craftsmen we can mention the Italian, German and Dutch ewer sets from the 16th century, the German
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21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Modern Vases

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Silver, Sterling Silver

The Gigantas Pendant
Located in London, GB
reverse, all to a finely engraved gold plaque, 9.6cm high, South German, late 16th century, measuring
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Antique 16th Century German Renaissance Brooches

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Diamond, Natural Pearl, Ruby, Yellow Gold, Gold, 14k Gold, 22k Gold, Enamel

16th Century German Gothic Fireback / Backsplash
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
16th century German gothic fireback with a religious theme. The fireback is made of cast iron and
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Antique 16th Century German Gothic Fireplaces and Mantels

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Iron

Antique Gothic Saint Peter Fireback / Backsplash, 16th - 17th Century
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
Saint Peter with the key to the gate of heaven. German Gothic period fireback. Made of cast iron
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Antique 17th Century German Gothic Fireplaces and Mantels

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Iron

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16th Century German For Sale on 1stDibs

With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the 16th century German you’re looking for. Each 16th century German for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using metal, iron and wood. There are many kinds of the 16th century German you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. A 16th century German is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Baroque and Rococo styles are sought with frequency. You’ll likely find more than one 16th century German that is appealing in its simplicity, but Georg Braun and Frans Hogenberg and Sebastian Münster produced versions that are worth a look.

How Much is a 16th Century German?

The average selling price for a 16th century German at 1stDibs is $5,167, while they’re typically $400 on the low end and $138,500 for the highest priced.
Questions About 16th Century German
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Yes, the history of glass-making goes back much further than the 1600s. It’s believed that they were making glass in different parts of the world at least 3,600 years ago, maybe even longer. During the late Bronze Age in Egypt and in Western Asia, glassmarking advanced significantly and was manipulated extensively to produce vessels, jewelry, and works of art. Shop a range of antique and vintage glass on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    Yes, there were cannons in the 16th century. The history of the weapon dates back to 12th-century China. Historical records suggest that the first cannons appeared in Europe during the Islamic wars in Iberia in the 13th century. Find a range of antique cannons on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A variety of furniture was used during the 16th century. Items commonly found in homes include high-backed armchairs, chests, stools, benches and cupboards. Most European artisans active during the time period produced pieces out of oak wood. Find a large collection of antique furniture on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 13, 2024
    To identify 18th-century furniture, you can research your piece in the context of the prevailing styles of the period or consult a certified appraiser or experienced antique dealer. To identify your item on your own, look over it for maker's marks, such as carvings, stamps, brands and labels. Researching the marking can help you determine the maker of your piece, and from there, you can search further to learn more about your particular item. Without a maker's mark, the best approach is to consider the characteristics of the dominant furniture styles during the 18th century. In England, these included William and Mary, Queen Anne, Georgian, Chippendale, Hepplewhite and Sheraton. Some French furniture styles of the 1700s include Louis XV, Louis XVI and Régence. Find a diverse assortment of 18th-century furniture on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Yes, wedding rings have a long history, stretching back to ancient Egypt. The first diamond engagement ring was created in 1477 by Archduke Maximillian of Austria. Browse a wide array of vintage and contemporary wedding rings on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    In the 18th century, art changed in style from Baroque to Rococo and Neoclassicism. Art became more ornamented and idealized during the Rococo period and then shifted toward a style that emulated the artwork of ancient Greece and Rome near the end of the century. You’ll find a variety of fine art on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    What painting is the most important of the 20th century is largely a matter of personal opinion. Some notable works produced during the period include Paul Cézanne's Mont Sainte-Victoire, Pablo Picasso's Les Demoiselles d'Avignon, Henri Matisse's The Dance and Jackson Pollock's Lavender Mist. Shop a large selection of 20th-century paintings on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 23, 2024
    What 17th-century furniture is called varies. The general term for all furniture produced 100 years ago, including 17th-century pieces, is antique furniture. You may also choose to be more specific and describe a piece by its style. Theatrical and lavish, the Baroque style was prevalent across Europe from the 17th to the mid-18th century and spread around the world through colonialism, including in Asia, Africa and the Americas. Baroque furniture was extravagant in all aspects, from shape to materials. 17th-century pieces from England often feature characteristics of the William and Mary style, such as crisp lines, maple and walnut veneers, inlaid bands and C-scroll ornaments. On 1stDibs, explore a variety of antique furniture.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    One way to check if your brass candlesticks are from the 18th century is to look for the two seams running lengthwise on either side. This is from when the candlestick was molded in two halves and then soldered together. You’ll find a variety of candlesticks of all shapes and sizes from some of the top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Sir Isaac Newton invented the reflector telescope in the 17th century. He created it as a replacement for the refracting telescope, which tended to have poor optics. Find a collection of antique and vintage telescopes on 1stDibs from some of the world’s top sellers.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    British artist John Singer Sargent was one of the most important portrait painters of the 19th century. Other notable portraitists from the period include James Abbott McNeill Whistler, Eugène Delacroix, Théodore Géricault, Gustave Courbet, Édouard Manet, Mary Cassat, Claude Monet and Pierre-Auguste Renoir. On 1stDibs, find a wide variety of portrait paintings.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    17th-century Dutch portraiture has many similarities to other Baroque paintings, including rich colors, dark shadows and intense lighting. Many famous Dutch Baroque works lean toward realism. In Dutch portraiture, props and detailed backgrounds are uncommon. You'll find a collection of Dutch Baroque paintings from some of the world’s top art dealers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    The French painters of the 19th century worked in two styles. Neoclassicism dominated the first half of the century, and Impressionism was the most common style during the second half. On 1stDibs, you can find a variety of French paintings.
  • 1stDibs ExpertJanuary 10, 2025
    The individuals considered the Big Three of 18th-century cartoons are William Hogarth, James Gillray and George Cruikshank. Although the 18th century saw a widespread increase in illustrations in newspapers, these three illustrators were particularly well-known for their work. Hogarth's work was extremely diverse, ranging from serious, realistic paintings and portraits to satirical and moralistic illustrations filled with symbolism. A British caricaturist, Gillray is remembered today for his artworks representing political and social satires, like his political cartoons against George III of England. Despite being a prolific caricaturist, Cruikshank is now most famous for illustrating the works of Charles Dickens. On 1stDibs, find a wide variety of illustrations.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    At the end of the 17th century, Europe went into a frenzy over porcelain. Asian porcelain was highly sought after, and spurred the foundation of the Meissen factory in France, where hard porcelain went on to be made. You’ll find a large collection of porcelain pieces from many of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.