How do you identify 18th-century furniture?

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.

Did they have wedding rings in the 18th century?

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.

How did art change in the 18th century?

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.

How can I identify 18th century brass candlesticks?

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.

Which individuals are considered the Big Three of 18th-century cartoons, and why?

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.

What kinds of figures elevated the use of porcelain in 18th century Europe?

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.

Was there glass in the 16th century?

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.

Were there cannons in the 16th century?

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.

What is the most important painting of the 20th century?

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.

What furniture was used in the 16th century?

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.

What is 17th-century furniture called?

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.

Who invented the reflector telescope in the 17th century?

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.

Who was one of the most important portrait painters of the 19th century?

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.

What are the major features of Dutch 17th century portraiture?

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.

What art style was used by the 19th-century French painters?

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.

18th Century Buddha

Crown Buddha

Myanmar Buddha Statue

Buddha Hand Carved Wood

Monk Robe

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Antique 18th Century and Earlier Sculptures

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Bronze

Collection of Southeast Asian Buddhas

$13,800

Antique Bronze Shan Buddha Statue from Burma

Located in DEVENTER, NL

century With Burmese inscriptions on te backside, probably the name of the donor of the Buddha.

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Antique 18th Century Burmese Sculptures and Carvings

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Bronze

Antique Bronze Shan Buddha Statue from Burma

$1,751

Antique Thai Buddha Statue from Thailand

Located in DEVENTER, NL

Material : bronze 22 cm high 14 cm wide and 7 cm deep Bhumisparsha mudra 18. Jahrhundert Weight

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Antique 18th Century Thai Sculptures and Carvings

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Bronze

Antique Thai Buddha Statue from Thailand

$1,795

Thailand 17th century bronze standing Buddha rare hand gesture

Located in Yonkers, NY

Thailand large bronze standing Buddha with rare hand gesture, Ayudthya period 17th century. The

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Antique 18th Century and Earlier Thai Folk Art Antiquities

Thailand 17th century bronze standing Buddha rare hand gesture

$8,800

Amida Buddha

Located in Hudson, NY

Large wooden Amida Buddha on stand.

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Antique 18th Century and Earlier Japanese Folk Art Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Amida Buddha

$10,500

Antique Bronze Burmese Shan Buddha from Burma

Located in DEVENTER, NL

. Bhumisparsha mudra. Originating from Burma. 18th Century.

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Antique 18th Century Burmese Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Bronze

Antique Bronze Burmese Shan Buddha from Burma

$3,231 / item

Antique Bronze Burmese Buddha Statue from Burma

Located in DEVENTER, NL

) style Bhumisparsha mudra Originating from Burma 18th Century.

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Antique 18th Century Burmese Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Bronze

Antique Bronze Burmese Buddha Statue from Burma

$1,795 / item

Antique wooden Thai Buddha statue from Thailand

Located in DEVENTER, NL

. gold Bhumisparsha mudra Originating from Thailand 18th century

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Antique 18th Century Thai Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Antique wooden Thai Buddha statue from Thailand

$494

Antique Wooden Thai Buddha Statue from Thailand

Located in DEVENTER, NL

. gold Bhumisparsha mudra Originating from Thailand 18th century

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Antique 18th Century Thai Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Antique Wooden Thai Buddha Statue from Thailand

$628

Antique Bronze Burmese Shan Buddha from Burma

Located in DEVENTER, NL

) style Bhumisparsha mudra Originating from Burma 18th century With a very beautiful face !

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Antique 18th Century Burmese Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Bronze

Antique Bronze Burmese Shan Buddha from Burma

$1,751

Antique Wooden Burmese Shan Buddha from Burma

Located in DEVENTER, NL

. gold Shan (Tai Yai) style Bhumisparsha mudra Originating from Burma 18th century

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Antique 18th Century Burmese Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Antique Wooden Burmese Shan Buddha from Burma

$6,553

Antique wooden Burmese Shan Buddha from Burma

Located in DEVENTER, NL

. gold Shan (Tai Yai) style Bhumisparsha mudra Originating from Burma 18th century

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Antique 18th Century Burmese Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Antique wooden Burmese Shan Buddha from Burma

$628

Antique wooden Burmese Shan Buddha from Burma

Located in DEVENTER, NL

krt. gilding Shan (Tai Yai) style Bhumisparsha mudra Originating from Burma 18th century.

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Antique 18th Century Burmese Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Antique wooden Burmese Shan Buddha from Burma

$1,705

Antique Wooden Burmese Shan Buddha from Burma

Located in DEVENTER, NL

of 24 krt. gold Shan (Tai Yai) style Bhumisparsha mudra Originating from Burma 18th century

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Antique 18th Century Burmese Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Antique Wooden Burmese Shan Buddha from Burma

$1,526

Antique marble Burmese Buddha statue from Burma

Located in DEVENTER, NL

Bhumisparsha mudra Originating from Burma 18th century A different base can be made upon request

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Antique 18th Century Burmese Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Marble

Antique marble Burmese Buddha statue from Burma

$1,572

Antique Wooden Burmese Shan Buddha from Burma

Located in DEVENTER, NL

Shan (Tai Yai) style Bhumisparsha mudra Originating from Burma 18th century A beautiful piece !

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Antique 18th Century Burmese Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Antique Wooden Burmese Shan Buddha from Burma

$5,296

Antique Wooden Burmese Buddha Statue from Burma

Located in DEVENTER, NL

traces of 24 krt. gilding Shan (Tai Yai) style Abhaya mudra Originating from Burma 18th century A

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Antique 18th Century Burmese Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Antique Wooden Burmese Buddha Statue from Burma

$4,040

Special Antique Bronze Shan Buddha from Burma

Located in DEVENTER, NL

measured including the 6,9 cm high wooden base Shan (Tai Yai) style Originating from Burma 18th century

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Antique 18th Century Burmese Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Bronze

Special Antique Bronze Shan Buddha from Burma

$15,262

Antique Burmese Shan Buddha Statue from Burma

Located in DEVENTER, NL

krt. gold Shan (Tai Yai) style Bhumisparsha mudra Originating from Burma 18th century A very nice

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Antique 18th Century Burmese Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Lacquer

Antique Burmese Shan Buddha Statue from Burma

$4,937

Ming Buddha Head

Located in Yonkers, NY

Buddha Head, Life Size, Carved Stone with Traces of Original Pigment, Ming Dynasty, China, 15th

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Antique 18th Century and Earlier Chinese Sculptures

Materials

Stone

Ming Buddha Head

$6,800

Antique Bronze Enlightenment Buddha, 200 Years Old

Located in South Burlington, VT

From a fifty year old UK Buddhist collection. Thailand bronze Buddha 18th century Sukhothai

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Antique 18th Century Thai Architectural Elements

Materials

Bronze

Antique Bronze Enlightenment Buddha, 200 Years Old

$2,850

18th C. Mongolian Copper Repousse Buddha -reserve slashed to less than half

Located in Ukiah, CA

Mongolian thick copper repousse Buddha of Long Life (Amateyus). Very nice example at a large size

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Antique 18th Century Mongolian Antiquities

Materials

Copper

18th C. Mongolian Copper Repousse Buddha -reserve slashed to less than half

$2,450

Antique Burmese White Marble Buddha Statue

Located in Atlanta, GA

Carved with a single block of white marble and painted with gold and red pigments, the Buddha is

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Antique 18th Century Burmese Other Sculptures

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Marble

Antique Burmese White Marble Buddha Statue

$26,000

Top Quality Burmese Shan Buddha Statue from Burma

Located in DEVENTER, NL

. gold Shan (Tai Yai) style Bhumisparsha mudra Originating from Burma 18th century Very high quality

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Antique 18th Century Burmese Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Top Quality Burmese Shan Buddha Statue from Burma

$15,710 / item

Antique Bronze Burmese Shan Buddha from Burma

Located in DEVENTER, NL

Bhumisparsha mudra Originating from Burma 18th century.

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Antique 18th Century Burmese Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Bronze

Antique Bronze Burmese Shan Buddha from Burma

$539

Antique Bronze Burmese Shan Buddha from Burma

Located in DEVENTER, NL

Bhumisparsha mudra Originating from Burma 18th Century.

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Antique 18th Century Burmese Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Bronze

Antique Bronze Burmese Shan Buddha from Burma

$539

Antique Bronze Shan Buddha Statue from Burma

Located in DEVENTER, NL

Bhumisparsha mudra Originating from Burma 18th century.

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Antique 18th Century Burmese Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Bronze

Antique Bronze Shan Buddha Statue from Burma

$718

Antique Bronze Burmese Shan Buddha from Burma

Located in DEVENTER, NL

Bhumisparsha mudra Originating from Burma 18th century.

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Antique 18th Century Burmese Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Bronze

Antique Bronze Burmese Shan Buddha from Burma

$539

Antique Wooden Lanna Buddha Statue from Thailand

Located in DEVENTER, NL

. gold Bhumisparsha mudra Originating from Thailand 18th century

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Antique 18th Century Thai Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Antique Wooden Lanna Buddha Statue from Thailand

$808

Antique Burmese Marble Buddha Statue from, Burma

Located in DEVENTER, NL

(Tai Yai) style. Bhumisparsha mudra. Originating from Burma. 18th Century.

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Antique 18th Century Burmese Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Marble

Antique Burmese Marble Buddha Statue from, Burma

$2,962

Antique wooden Buddha from Laos from Burma

Located in DEVENTER, NL

Originating from Burma 18th century Very beautiful piece !

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Antique 18th Century Burmese Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Antique wooden Buddha from Laos from Burma

$4,040

Special Antique Bronze Ava Buddha from Burma

Located in DEVENTER, NL

Ava style Varada mudra Originating from Burma 18th century Very high quality !.

Category

Antique 18th Century Burmese Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Bronze

Special Antique Bronze Ava Buddha from Burma

$15,262 / item

Antique Wooden Burmese Shan Buddha from Burma

Located in DEVENTER, NL

. gold Shan (Tai Yai) style Bhumisparsha mudra Originating from Burma 18th century.

Category

Antique 18th Century Burmese Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Antique Wooden Burmese Shan Buddha from Burma

$2,962

Antique Gilded Burmese Buddha Statue from Burma

Located in DEVENTER, NL

. Gilded with 24 krt. gold. Shan (Tai Yai) style. Bhumisparsha mudra. Originating from Burma. 18th

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Antique 18th Century Burmese Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Antique Gilded Burmese Buddha Statue from Burma

$2,603 / item

Antique Wooden Shan Buddha Statue from Burma

Located in DEVENTER, NL

original 24 krt. gilding Shan (Tai Yai) style Bhumisparsha mudra Originating from Burma 18th century.

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Antique 18th Century Burmese Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Antique Wooden Shan Buddha Statue from Burma

$4,937

Antique Copper Amitayus Buddha Statue from Mongolia

Located in DEVENTER, NL

Dhyana mudra Originating from Mongolia 18th century The original bowl is missing In very high quality

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Antique 18th Century Mongolian Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Antique Copper Amitayus Buddha Statue from Mongolia

$4,489

Fine 17th century Shan period burmese alabaster seated Buddha

Located in Yonkers, NY

Fine large Burmese alabaster seated buddha on museum base. Traces of original lacquer and gilt

Category

Antique 18th Century and Earlier Burmese Statues

Fine 17th century Shan period burmese alabaster seated Buddha

$9,800

Antique Wooden Burmese Buddha Statue from Burma

Located in DEVENTER, NL

. gold Shan (Tai Yai) style Bhumisparsha mudra Originating from Burma 18th century With Burmese

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Antique 18th Century Burmese Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Antique Wooden Burmese Buddha Statue from Burma

$3,771

Antique Wooden Burmese Shan Buddha from Burma

Located in DEVENTER, NL

. gold Shan (Tai Yai) style Bhumisparsha mudra Originating from Burma 18th century With marble head

Category

Antique 18th Century Burmese Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Antique Wooden Burmese Shan Buddha from Burma

$4,399

Antique Laotian Double sided Voltive plaque depicting Buddha

Located in Yonkers, NY

Burma 18th century carved wood double sided Voltive plaque. The plaque is filled with small carved

Category

Antique 18th Century and Earlier Burmese Religious Items

Antique Laotian Double sided Voltive plaque depicting Buddha

$5,900

Special Large Antique Shan Buddha Statue from Burma

Located in DEVENTER, NL

24 krt. gold Shan (Tai Yai) style Bhumisparsha mudra Originating from Burma 18th century

Category

Antique 18th Century Burmese Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Lacquer

Special Large Antique Shan Buddha Statue from Burma

$11,671 / item

Antique Wooden Laos Buddha Statue from Laos

Located in DEVENTER, NL

original 24 krt. gilding Bhumisparsha mudra Originating from Laos 18th century Tai Lue style Very high

Category

Antique 18th Century Laotian Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Antique Wooden Laos Buddha Statue from Laos

$3,412

Antique wooden Laotian Buddha statue from Laos

Located in DEVENTER, NL

Bhumisparsha mudra Originating from Laos 18th century The height is measured including the 2,6 cm high wooden

Category

Antique 18th Century Laotian Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Antique wooden Laotian Buddha statue from Laos

$3,500

Majestic Burmese King-Buddha

Located in New York, NY

Grand proportions and a black lacquer make of this Burmese, Shan, King-Buddha a unique and

Category

Antique 18th Century and Earlier Statues

Materials

Teak

Majestic Burmese King-Buddha

$4,900

Special Antique Marble Reclining Shan Buddha from Burma

Located in DEVENTER, NL

Originating from Burma 18th Century.

Category

Antique 18th Century Burmese Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Marble

Special Antique Marble Reclining Shan Buddha from Burma

$9,695

Antique Wooden Thai Ayutthaya Buddha Statue from Thailand

Located in DEVENTER, NL

) style Bhumisparsha mudra Originating from Burma 18th century Very high quality !

Category

Antique 18th Century Thai Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Antique Wooden Thai Ayutthaya Buddha Statue from Thailand

$4,309

Very Nice Antique Shan Buddha Statue from Burma

Located in DEVENTER, NL

Bhumisparsha mudra Originating from Burma 18th century In the highest quality !

Category

Antique 18th Century Burmese Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Very Nice Antique Shan Buddha Statue from Burma

$6,732 / item

Japanese Amida Buddha

Located in Stamford, CT

Late 14th/early 15th century carved wood Amida Buddha. Retains original gilding beneath the dark

Category

Antique 18th Century and Earlier Japanese Sculptures

Japanese Amida Buddha

$5,500

Antique Bronze Enlightenment Seated Buddha, 200 Years Old

Located in South Burlington, VT

From a fifty year old Buddhist collection. Thailand bronze seated Buddhs 18th century- Sukhothai

Category

Antique 18th Century Thai Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Bronze

Antique Bronze Enlightenment Seated Buddha, 200 Years Old

$135

Special Antique Bronze Shan Buddha Statue from Burma

Located in DEVENTER, NL

) style Bhumisparsha mudra Originating from Burma 18th century Very high quality !

Category

Antique 18th Century Burmese Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Bronze

Special Antique Bronze Shan Buddha Statue from Burma

$8,528

Antique wooden Burmese Shan Buddha statue from Burma

Located in DEVENTER, NL

. gold Shan (Tai Yai) style Bhumisparsha mudra Originating from Burma 18th century

Category

Antique 18th Century Burmese Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Antique wooden Burmese Shan Buddha statue from Burma

$7,091

Chinese Ming Dynasty Gilt Bronze Buddha

Located in Astoria, NY

A sculpture of Buddha in gilt bronze. The piece sits with legs crossed and holds a censer.

Category

Antique 18th Century and Earlier Chinese Sculptures

Materials

Ormolu

Chinese Ming Dynasty Gilt Bronze Buddha

$3,500

Standing Buddha Sculpture

Located in Chula Vista, CA

For your consideration a very rare and hard to find standing Buddha sculpture made of OX Bone

Category

Antique 18th Century and Earlier Unknown Tibetan Sculptures

Standing Buddha Sculpture

$6,500

Antique Wooden Japanese Buddha from Japan

Located in DEVENTER, NL

. gold Abhaya mudra Originating from Japan Late 18th / early 19th century Edo period In very good

Category

Antique Late 18th Century Japanese Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Antique Wooden Japanese Buddha from Japan

$4,219

Burmese Reclining Buddha

Located in Chicago, IL

Buddha in Reclining Pose, a RARE find.

Category

Antique 18th Century and Earlier Burmese Sculptures

Materials

Marble

Burmese Reclining Buddha

$6,000

Burmese Buddha Head

Located in Chicago, IL

Burmese Buddha Stucco Head

Category

Antique 18th Century and Earlier Burmese Busts

Materials

Cement

Burmese Buddha Head

$3,500

Antique Burmese Shan Buddha Statue from Burma

Located in DEVENTER, NL

. gold Shan (Tai Yai) style Bhumisparsha mudra Originating from Burma Late 18th century With hollow

Category

Antique Late 18th Century Burmese Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Antique Burmese Shan Buddha Statue from Burma

$1,346

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Questions About 18th Century Buddha

How do you identify 18th-century furniture?
1 Answer
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.
Did they have wedding rings in the 18th century?
1 Answer
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.
How did art change in the 18th century?
1 Answer
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.
How can I identify 18th century brass candlesticks?
1 Answer
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.
Which individuals are considered the Big Three of 18th-century cartoons, and why?
1 Answer
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.
What kinds of figures elevated the use of porcelain in 18th century Europe?
1 Answer
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.
Was there glass in the 16th century?
1 Answer
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.
Were there cannons in the 16th century?
1 Answer
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.
What is the most important painting of the 20th century?
1 Answer
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.
What furniture was used in the 16th century?
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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.
What is 17th-century furniture called?
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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.
Who invented the reflector telescope in the 17th century?
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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.
Who was one of the most important portrait painters of the 19th century?
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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.
What are the major features of Dutch 17th century portraiture?
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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.
What art style was used by the 19th-century French painters?
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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.