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 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.

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.

18th Century Wood Carving

Antique Temple Carving

Large Asian Carved Wood Sculptures

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Antique 18th Century Indian Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

18th century Antique wooden temple fragment of a Horse head from India

$1,342

Japanese Antique Edo Signed Wood Noh Theater Mask Ko-Omote 17th-18th Century

Located in Studio City, CA

-carved from natural wood, clearly by a master of his trade. The mask is signed on the inside by the

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Antique 18th Century Japanese Edo Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood, Lacquer, Paint

Japanese Antique Edo Signed Wood Noh Theater Mask Ko-Omote 17th-18th Century

$4,250

18th century Antique wooden temple fragment of a Horse head from India

Located in DEVENTER, NL

cm deep 18th century Weight: 1,91 kgs Originating from India Nr: 3830-14

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Antique 18th Century Indian Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

18th century Antique wooden temple fragment of a Horse head from India

$537

Japanese Antique Edo Hand Carved Wood Noh Theater Mask Otobide 17th-18th Century

Located in Studio City, CA

-carved from natural wood, clearly by a master of his trade. We believe this mask is of the Noh theatre

Category

Antique 18th Century Japanese Edo Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood, Lacquer, Paint

Japanese Antique Edo Hand Carved Wood Noh Theater Mask Otobide 17th-18th Century

$4,500

Shan Burmese Lacquered and Gilt Wood Buddha, Ava Period, 18th Century

Located in Austin, TX

A rare and exquisite 18th century Ava period Shan Burmese figure of the Buddha. Carved from a

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Antique Mid-18th Century Burmese Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Teak

Shan Burmese Lacquered and Gilt Wood Buddha, Ava Period, 18th Century

$2,900

18th Century Noblewoman Man Wooden Gingerbread Cookie Speculaas Springerle Mold

Located in Nuernberg, DE

A Classic 118th century wooden double sided gingerbread cookie or speculaas springerle mold

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Antique Late 18th Century Austrian Baroque Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

18th Century Noblewoman Man Wooden Gingerbread Cookie Speculaas Springerle Mold

$280

18th Century Bohemian Corpus of Christ

Located in Wien, AT

An expressive hand-carved wooden corpus of Christ from 18th century Bohemia, originally mounted on

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Antique 18th Century Czech Baroque Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

18th Century Bohemian Corpus of Christ

$3,200

Japan Important Large Pair Early Shinto Temple Lions Hand-Carved, 18th Century

Located in South Burlington, VT

, hand-carved in keyaki wood with original glass eyes and dating to the 17th/18th century. Dimensions

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Antique 18th Century Japanese Edo Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Japan Important Large Pair Early Shinto Temple Lions Hand-Carved, 18th Century

$22,800 Sale Price / set

40% Off

Bronze Thai Siam Asian Temple Shrine Buddha Head Bust Fragment 18th-19th Century

Located in Studio City, CA

eye-catching stand-alone accent piece in about any setting. We are listing it as 18th-19th century

Category

Antique 18th Century Thai Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Bronze

Bronze Thai Siam Asian Temple Shrine Buddha Head Bust Fragment 18th-19th Century

$795

Bronze Thai Siam Asian Temple Shrine Buddha Head Bust Fragment 18th-19th Century

Located in Studio City, CA

eye-catching stand-alone accent piece in about any setting. We are listing it as 18th-19th century

Category

Antique 18th Century Thai Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Bronze

Bronze Thai Siam Asian Temple Shrine Buddha Head Bust Fragment 18th-19th Century

$895

Bronze Thai Siam Asian Temple Shrine Buddha Head Bust Fragment 18th-19th Century

Located in Studio City, CA

eye-catching stand-alone accent piece in about any setting. We are listing it as 18th-19th century

Category

Antique 18th Century Thai Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Bronze

Bronze Thai Siam Asian Temple Shrine Buddha Head Bust Fragment 18th-19th Century

$995

Pair of 18th Century Native American Tobacco Store Hanging Trade Figures

Located in Nantucket, MA

Extremely rare and very special pair of 18th century native American tobacco store hanging trade

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Antique 18th Century American Rococo Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Pair of 18th Century Native American Tobacco Store Hanging Trade Figures

$4,400

Laquered Wood Buddha , Shan States, Burma , Partly 18th C.

Located in PARIS, FR

against Mara Shan States, northeastern Burma, partially 18th century Heavily restored as it was

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Antique Late 18th Century Burmese Other Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Laquered Wood Buddha , Shan States, Burma , Partly 18th C.

$4,499 Sale Price

20% Off

18th Century Swedish Carved Mangle Board

Located in Forney, TX

pattern relief carvings focused around five large overlapping mandala style circles. The verso with a

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Antique 18th Century Swedish Primitive Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

18th Century Swedish Carved Mangle Board

$2,200

Antique Large Carved Wooden Head "Image of Kuan Ti", China. 18th century.

Located in Norton, MA

Large carved wooden head. China. 18th/19th century. Image of Kuan Ti. Surface lacquered in red and

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Antique 18th Century Chinese Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Antique Large Carved Wooden Head "Image of Kuan Ti", China. 18th century.

$8,500

18th century Antique wooden Burmese Temple panel from Burma

Located in DEVENTER, NL

18th century With terracotta Buddha amulets The Buddha amulets are dating from the 14-15th century and

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Antique 19th Century Burmese Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

18th century Antique wooden Burmese Temple panel from Burma

$3,406

Large 18th Century Japanese Wooden Nio Guardian Figure

Located in New York, NY

A dramatic antique (18th century) Japanese Nio guardian figure, a type of fierce-looking and

Category

Antique Late 18th Century Japanese Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Large 18th Century Japanese Wooden Nio Guardian Figure

$9,000

18th Century Chinese Carved Wooden Alter God

Located in Atlanta, GA

character from a century of use with wonderful signs of wear. The carved figure is a of a Taoist priest. The

Category

Antique Late 18th Century Chinese Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

18th Century Chinese Carved Wooden Alter God

$1,400

18th Century Chinese Carved Wooden Alter God

Located in Atlanta, GA

with character from centuries of use with wonderful signs of wear. The darken patina is created through

Category

Antique Late 18th Century Chinese Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

18th Century Chinese Carved Wooden Alter God

$1,500

17-18th century antique wooden Krishna statue from India OriginalBuddhas

Located in DEVENTER, NL

century. Meticulously handcrafted from wood, it stands at an impressive height of 32.8 cm, with dimensions

Category

Antique Late 17th Century Indian Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

17-18th century antique wooden Krishna statue from India OriginalBuddhas

$1,519

17-18th century Tall Antique Thai Wooden Temple Chofa from Thailand

Located in DEVENTER, NL

Antique Thai Wooden Temple Chofa Material : wood 150,5 cm high 25 cm wide and 34 cm deep 17-18th century

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Antique Mid-17th Century Burmese Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

17-18th century Tall Antique Thai Wooden Temple Chofa from Thailand

$5,161

Collection of 18th or Early 19th Century Miniature Carved Hands

Located in Nantucket, MA

Collection of 18th or Early 19th Century Carved Miniature Hands, a collection of five hand-carved

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Antique 18th Century Italian Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Collection of 18th or Early 19th Century Miniature Carved Hands

$1,445

Large English 17th-18th Century Lignum Vitae Mortar and Pestle, England

Located in Haddonfield, NJ

A Large 17th-18th Century Lignum Vitae English Mortar and Pestle. Lignum Vitae is one of the worlds

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Antique Mid-17th Century British Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Large English 17th-18th Century Lignum Vitae Mortar and Pestle, England

$3,800

Architectural Carved Temple Wood Fragment

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

stand. Late 18th century, Rajasthan, India. Dimensions: 9" x 5" x 32" H. Base: 9" x 9" x 4" H.

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Antique Late 18th Century Indian Anglo Raj Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Architectural Carved Temple Wood Fragment

$850

Spanish Polychrome Wood Figural Sculpture of Santiago Matamoros

Located in Bradenton, FL

Large Spanish or Colonial Polychrome Painted Wood Figural Sculpture of Santiago Matamoros or Saint

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Antique 18th Century Spanish Spanish Colonial Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Spanish Polychrome Wood Figural Sculpture of Santiago Matamoros

$3,450

Architectural Hand Carved Wood Temple Fragment

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

. Display on a stand. Late 18th century, Rajasthan, India. Dimensions: 10" x 5" x 29" H. Base 7" x 9" x 4

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Antique Late 18th Century Indian Anglo Raj Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Architectural Hand Carved Wood Temple Fragment

$850

Architectural Carved Wood Temple Fragment from India

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

on a stand. Late 18th century, Rajasthan, India. Dimensions: 9" x 4" x 27.5" H. Base: 7" x 7

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Antique Late 18th Century Indian Anglo Raj Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Architectural Carved Wood Temple Fragment from India

$850

Architectural Carved Wood Temple Truss from India

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

Pair of tall Antique architectural carved wood temple truss fragments from India on stand. Wooden

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Antique Early 18th Century Indian Anglo Raj Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Architectural Carved Wood Temple Truss from India

$4,850 / set

Burmese Ava Period Carved, Lacquered and Giltwood Buddha, Late 18th Century

Located in Austin, TX

A sublime and rare late 18th century Burmese Ava period carved, lacquered and gilt Buddha. The

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Antique Late 18th Century Burmese Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Burmese Ava Period Carved, Lacquered and Giltwood Buddha, Late 18th Century

$8,500

18th Century Folk Art Street Performance Figure

Located in London, GB

18th Century Folk Art Street Performance Figure. An unusual and complete one-off piece of folk

Category

Antique 1780s French Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

18th Century Folk Art Street Performance Figure

$3,815

Architectural European Mounted Carved Wood Fragment, Pair

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

Pair of mounted antique architectural carved wood fragment from Europe mounted. This antique

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Antique Late 18th Century Indian Anglo Raj Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Architectural European Mounted Carved Wood Fragment, Pair

$950

Italian Folk Art Fish Sculpture from 18th/19th Century Fragments Found Objects

Located in Forney, TX

A fabulous large Italian folk art fish sculpture. Hand-crafted in the 21st century using found 18th

Category

Antique 18th Century Italian Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Shell, Driftwood, Giltwood, Reclaimed Wood

Italian Folk Art Fish Sculpture from 18th/19th Century Fragments Found Objects

$3,250

Large Chinese Polychrome Carved Wooden Warrior on Horseback, Probably 18th c

Located in Milford, NH

, its body hollowed out on one side, with great surface and patina. Probably dates to the 18th century

Category

Antique 18th Century Chinese Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Leather, Wood

Large Chinese Polychrome Carved Wooden Warrior on Horseback, Probably 18th c

$4,900

Wall Bracket Architectural Carved Wood Fragment from India

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

Antique architectural carved wood temple fragment from Rajasthan, India. 19th century Hindu temple

Category

Antique Late 18th Century Indian Anglo Raj Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Wall Bracket Architectural Carved Wood Fragment from India

$850

Architectural Carved Wood Temple Fragment Wall Bracket from India

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

Antique architectural carved wood temple truss fragment from Rajasthan, India. 19th century Hindu

Category

Antique Late 18th Century Indian Anglo Raj Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Architectural Carved Wood Temple Fragment Wall Bracket from India

$850

Architectural Carved Wood Temple Fragment Wall Bracket from India

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

Antique architectural carved wood temple truss fragment from Rajasthan, India. 19th century Hindu

Category

Antique Late 18th Century Indian Anglo Raj Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Architectural Carved Wood Temple Fragment Wall Bracket from India

$850

Large 18th Century Chinese Carved Wooden Altar God of Guan Yu

Located in Atlanta, GA

the 14th-century historical novel Romance of the Three Kingdoms, his deeds and moral qualities have

Category

Antique Late 18th Century Chinese Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Gold Leaf

Large 18th Century Chinese Carved Wooden Altar God of Guan Yu

$1,500

Japanese Antique Edo Wood Noh Theater Omi-Onna Ko-Omote Koomote Mask, 1700s

Located in Studio City, CA

-carved from natural wood, clearly by a master of his trade. This mask is likely that of the Noh

Category

Antique 18th Century Japanese Edo Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Japanese Antique Edo Wood Noh Theater Omi-Onna Ko-Omote Koomote Mask, 1700s

$3,450

Japanese Wood Carved Polychrome Sculpture of a Seated Temple Monk, Edo Period

Located in Studio City, CA

piece. Dimensions: 18" High, 18" Wide, 13" Deep.

Category

Antique 18th Century Japanese Edo Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood, Lacquer

Japanese Wood Carved Polychrome Sculpture of a Seated Temple Monk, Edo Period

$3,250

Two Very Large Buddhas, Laos , Luang-Prabang 17- 18th century

Located in PARIS, FR

Two very large Buddhas in monoxyl teak wood, Laos, Luang Prabang, 17th-18th century. The one on the

Category

Antique 17th Century Laotian Other Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Two Very Large Buddhas, Laos , Luang-Prabang 17- 18th century

$35,902 / set

19th century Antique wooden Indian Temple - OriginalBuddhas

Located in DEVENTER, NL

the 19th century. Antique wooden Indian Temple, 19th century Material : wood 75,3 cm high 54 cm wide

Category

Antique 18th Century Indian Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

19th century Antique wooden Indian Temple - OriginalBuddhas

$2,236

Opulent 18th Century Baroque Reliquary of Blood of Saint St. Francis 15th Cent

Located in North Miami, FL

Opulent 18th century Baroque carved giltwood reliquary (a container for relics) monstrance with

Category

Antique 15th Century and Earlier Rococo Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood, Giltwood

Opulent 18th Century Baroque Reliquary of Blood of Saint St. Francis 15th Cent

$4,950

Large Baroque Style Late 18th or Early 19th Century Carved Giltwood Angel

Located in Pease pottage, West Sussex

A Baroque style gilt carved wood Icon or angel sculpture - depicting draping robes and curling

Category

Antique Early 19th Century Baroque Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood, Giltwood

Large Baroque Style Late 18th or Early 19th Century Carved Giltwood Angel

$1,907

18th/19th Century Italian Baroque Silvered Metal Altar Monstrance Reliquary

Located in Forney, TX

1770-1820 Handmade in Italy in the late 18th / early 19th century, commissioned by the church to

Category

Antique Early 19th Century Italian Baroque Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Metal

18th/19th Century Italian Baroque Silvered Metal Altar Monstrance Reliquary

$2,250

Chinese old sculture in wood polychrome ancestor s head secret box.

Located in Rio De Janeiro, RJ

Incredible chinese old sculpture in wood polychrome ancestor's head secret box.

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Antique 18th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Chinese old sculture in wood polychrome ancestor s head secret box.

$1,680

Antique French Planche à Pain Bread Cutting Board With Attached Iron Knife 18th

Located in valatie, NY

Antique French Planche à Pain Bread Cutting Board with Original, Attached Wrought Iron Knife c1750. The top has a carved angel head flanked by wings. With fantastic detailed iron-work.

Category

Antique Mid-18th Century French Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wrought Iron

Antique French Planche à Pain Bread Cutting Board With Attached Iron Knife 18th

$5,500

17th or 18 Century Hand Carved Stone Head of a Man Mounted on Base

Located in Yonkers, NY

A Burmese hand carved stone sculpture from the 17th or 18th century, depicting a man's head and

Category

Antique 18th Century Burmese Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Stone, Metal

17th or 18 Century Hand Carved Stone Head of a Man Mounted on Base

$4,950

18th Century Wooden Carvings

Located in Tetbury, Gloucestershire

18th Century Swedish wooden carvings. These carvings feature various flora and fauna detailing

Category

Antique 18th Century Swedish Wall-mounted Sculptures

Materials

Wood

18th Century Wooden Carvings

$1,744 / set

Antique wooden Burmese Buddha statue from Burma - OriginalBuddhas

Located in DEVENTER, NL

This antique wooden Burmese Buddha statue is a stunning 18th-century example of Mandalay-style

Category

Antique 18th Century Indian Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Antique wooden Burmese Buddha statue from Burma - OriginalBuddhas

$2,862

Antique wooden Burmese Hintha Bird from Burma

Located in DEVENTER, NL

called : Hamsa bird 18th century Weight: 14,15 kgs Originating from Burma Nr: 3666-40A

Category

Antique 18th Century Burmese Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Antique wooden Burmese Hintha Bird from Burma

$3,489

Antique Wooden Burmese Shan Buddha from Burma

Located in DEVENTER, NL

Originating from Burma 18th century

Category

Antique 18th Century Burmese Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Antique Wooden Burmese Shan Buddha from Burma

$4,919

Antique Wooden Burmese Monk Statue from Burma

Located in DEVENTER, NL

. gold Bhumisparsha mudra Originating from Burma 18th century.

Category

Antique 18th Century Burmese Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Antique Wooden Burmese Monk Statue from Burma

$447

Antique Wooden Burmese Buddha Statue from Burma

Located in DEVENTER, NL

. gold Bhumisparsha mudra Originating from Burma 18th Century.

Category

Antique 18th Century Burmese Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Antique Wooden Burmese Buddha Statue from Burma

$2,415

Special Antique Burmese Buddha Statue from Burma

Located in DEVENTER, NL

. gold Amarapura style Bhumisparsha mudra Originating from Burma 18th century

Category

Antique 18th Century Burmese Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Special Antique Burmese Buddha Statue from Burma

$4,222 / item

Antique Wooden Burmese Hintha Bird from Burma

Located in DEVENTER, NL

Hintha Bird is also being called : Hamsa bird Originating from Burma 18th century.

Category

Antique 18th Century Burmese Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Antique Wooden Burmese Hintha Bird from Burma

$3,153

Antique Wooden 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 Shan Buddha Statue from Burma

$1,521

Antique Wooden Buddha Statue from Burma 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 Buddha Statue from Burma from Burma

$3,846

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18th Century Wood Carving For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal 18th century wood carving for your home. Each 18th century wood carving for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, metal and paint. Your living room may not be complete without a 18th century wood carving — find older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. When you’re browsing for the right 18th century wood carving, those designed in Folk Art, Baroque and Rococo styles are of considerable interest. You’ll likely find more than one 18th century wood carving that is appealing in its simplicity, but George Ashdown Audsley, Coduri of Lyon, France and Europa Antiques produced versions that are worth a look.

How Much is a 18th Century Wood Carving?

Prices for a 18th century wood carving start at $260 and top out at $98,000 with the average selling for $3,036.

Questions About 18th Century Wood Carving

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 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.
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.