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17th century old master drawing .
Located in Sleepy Hollow, NY
An original pen and ink wash titled Vision of St Anne or Vision of a saint by noted Italian artist
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier Italian Drawings

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Pen, Ink

17th century old master drawing of a lion
By Stefano Della Bella
Located in Sleepy Hollow, NY
A 17th century old master pen and ink drawing of a lion .It has an old label on the back suggesting
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier Italian Drawings

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Pen, Ink

Santa Maria Maggiore in Rome
By Etienne De Lavallé-poussin
Located in New York, NY
and engravers who had been active in Rouen since the 16th century. He may have been distantly related
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier Drawings

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Pen

Ruins of the Forum in Rome by Charles-Louis Clérisseau
Located in New York, NY
Trained as an architect under J.F. Blondel at the Académie Royale d’Architecture, Charles-Louis Clérisseau won the Grand Prix for architecture in 1746. It was not until 1749, however...
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier Drawings

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Pen

Study of a Fresco Design with Putti and Nude Figures LUIGI GARZI
Located in New York, NY
Exhibition: University Art Gallery, Rutgers University, “Italian Baroque Drawings,”
New Brunswick, New Jersey, 9 April-7 May 1972, no. 8.

Luigi Garzi’s formal ...
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier Drawings

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Pen

Cornelis Bloemaert, II Northern European Renaissance Drawing
Located in San Francisco, CA
seems to be writing a letter -- or gospel. See the pen and the long scrolling paper, which earns the the
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier Dutch Drawings

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Pen

Architectural Fantasy with Equestrian Statue by Giovanni Perego
By Giovanni Perego
Located in New York, NY
placed him as a designer ahead of his time” (see D. Oenslager, Four Centuries of Scenic Invention, New
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier Drawings

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Pen

Pair of Italian Drawings
Located in New Orleans, LA
Two pen and ink drawings of elaborately decorated vases, one a neo-classical, two handled vessel
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier Italian Drawings

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Pen

ELEMENTS D’ARCHITECTURE, AVEC LE SANGLIER BORGHÈSE
Located in London, GB
, no. 3 ‘The Calydonian Boar (Il Porcelino) is in the Uffizi, Florence, and by the 18th century
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Late 18th Century Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Watercolor, Pen

Very Rare French Watercolor of Versailles by Israel Silvestre
By Israel Silvestre
Located in New York, NY
, active since the sixteenth century. He studied in Paris with his uncle, Israel Henriet, and later with
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier French Paintings

Materials

Pen

Saint Catherine
By Erasmus Quellinus the Younger
Located in Greven, DE
Erasmus Quellinus (1607-1678), attributed to Saint Catherine, crowned by angels Sepia and wash, drawing 18,8 x 7,5 cm Collection mark, Julius S. Held (JSH ligated; not included ...
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18th Century and Earlier Baroque Figurative Paintings

Materials

Paper, Pen

Bernard Picart Old Master Drawing Circa 1720
By Bernard Picart
Located in Gallatin, TN
Drawing by French Master Bernard Picart (FRENCH, 1673-1733) Circa 1720 Old Master Pen & Ink
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18th Century Renaissance Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Ink, Laid Paper, Pen

The Magicians Circa 1700s
Located in Pymble, AU
English artists of the 17th century as well as numerous Italian, Flemish and German Drawings and Prints of
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Early 18th Century Old Masters Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Laid Paper, Pen

Large English Pen Tray
Located in Stamford, CT
English silver plated pen tray with palmette trim, circa 18th century.  
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Antique 18th Century More Desk Accessories

Materials

Silver Plate

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    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.
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    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.
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    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.
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    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.
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    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.
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