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 Wrought Iron

French Fire Tools

Black Wrought Iron Gates

Wrought Iron Fireplace Tools

Wrought Iron Table Italian

Iron Door Window Wrought

Wrought Iron Fire Dogs

18th Century French Chenets

Antique 18th Century Doors

Category

Antique 18th Century French Louis XV Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots

Materials

Wrought Iron

Antique French Fireplace Fender, 18th Century

$799

Antique French Andirons or Firedogs, 18th Century

Located in Amerongen, Amerongen

18th century, French Gothic style fire dogs made of wrought iron. The andirons have spit hooks

Category

Antique 18th Century French Gothic Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots

Materials

Wrought Iron

Antique French Andirons or Firedogs, 18th Century

$349 / set

Antique French Andirons or Firedogs, 18th Century

Located in Amerongen, Amerongen

18th century, French Gothic style fire dogs made of wrought iron. The andirons have spit hooks

Category

Antique 18th Century French Gothic Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots

Materials

Wrought Iron

Antique French Andirons or Firedogs, 18th Century

$444 / set

An Early 19th Century Georgian Wrought Iron And Brass Fire Grate

Located in London, GB

A large and very good quality late Georgian grate, from an 18th century design. The wrought iron

Category

Antique 1810s English George III Fireplaces and Mantels

Materials

Brass, Wrought Iron

An Early 19th Century Georgian Wrought Iron And Brass Fire Grate

$8,187

18th Century Spanish Trestle Style Writing Table, Rich Wood Grain, Iron Hardware

Located in Madrid, ES

This 18th century Spanish trestle style writing table has a tabletop of one single wide plank, and

Category

Antique 18th Century Spanish Rustic Tables

Materials

Wrought Iron

18th Century Spanish Trestle Style Writing Table, Rich Wood Grain, Iron Hardware

$10,658

Pair of Early 19th Century French Wrought Iron Andirons with matching Cross Bar

Located in Dallas, TX

Decorate a fireplace with this three-piece set antique wrought iron andirons. Crafted in France

Category

Antique Mid-18th Century French Andirons

Materials

Wrought Iron

Pair of Early 19th Century French Wrought Iron Andirons with matching Cross Bar

$1,800 / set

18th Century French Andirons or Firedogs

Located in Amerongen, Amerongen

18th century French andirons made of wrought iron. The andirons have spit hooks to grill food. The

Category

Antique 18th Century French Louis XV Andirons

Materials

Wrought Iron

18th Century French Andirons or Firedogs

$562 / set

Monumental 18th Century Italian 3-Drawer Commode

Located in Los Angeles, CA

18th-century Italian three-drawer commode, monumental in size and crafted in walnut, is a

Category

Antique 18th Century Italian Baroque Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wrought Iron

Monumental 18th Century Italian 3-Drawer Commode

$8,500 Sale Price

29% Off

Antique Georgian Style Burnished Steel and Wrought Iron Fire Grate

Located in London, GB

buttons, surmounted by shaped front bars. The curved wrought iron wings flanking engraved front panels

Category

Antique Late 18th Century English George III Fireplaces and Mantels

Materials

Wrought Iron

Antique Georgian Style Burnished Steel and Wrought Iron Fire Grate

$6,760

18th-Century German Strongbox

Located in New Orleans, LA

wrought iron, the chest is adorned with scrolling and foliate decorations along with lion and crown motifs

Category

Antique 18th Century Historical Memorabilia

Materials

Wrought Iron

18th-Century German Strongbox

$64,500

18th Century Cast Iron Adam Style Register Grate

Located in London, GB

An 18th century cast and wrought iron register grate. The frieze to the outer frame is divided into

Category

Antique Late 18th Century British Adam Style Fireplaces and Mantels

Materials

Iron

18th Century Cast Iron Adam Style Register Grate

$6,828

Large 18th Century French Marriage Andirons, Firedogs

Located in Amerongen, Amerongen

Beautiful 18th century French andirons made of wrought iron. The style of the andirons is Gothic

Category

Antique 18th Century French Gothic Andirons

Materials

Wrought Iron

Large 18th Century French Marriage Andirons, Firedogs

$680

18th Century French Louis XV Fire Andirons

Located in Amerongen, Amerongen

18th Century French Louis XV period andirons. Made of wrought iron. The andirons are in a good

Category

Antique 18th Century French Louis XV Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots

Materials

Wrought Iron

18th Century French Louis XV Fire Andirons

$444 / set

Rustic French Antique Fireplace Shovel, 18th Century

Located in Amerongen, Amerongen

Rustic 18th century French fireplace shovel made of wrought iron. The shovel is in a good condition

Category

Antique 18th Century French Louis XV Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots

Materials

Wrought Iron

Rustic French Antique Fireplace Shovel, 18th Century

$325

Antique Pair of Moroccan Cedar Double Doors 18th Century

Located in Labrit, Landes

sober, faced the outside of the house. This pair of doors most likely dates from the 18th century. It

Category

Antique 18th Century Moroccan Doors and Gates

Materials

Wrought Iron

Antique Pair of Moroccan Cedar Double Doors 18th Century

$3,837 / set

Dutch Louis XV Period Blow Poker, 18th Century

Located in Amerongen, Amerongen

18th century, Dutch Louis XV Period blow poker. The blow poke is made of wrought iron. It is in a

Category

Antique 18th Century Dutch Victorian Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots

Materials

Wrought Iron

Dutch Louis XV Period Blow Poker, 18th Century

$645

18th Century French Louis XV Fire Andirons

Located in Amerongen, Amerongen

18th Century French Louis XV period andirons. Made of wrought iron. The andirons are in a good

Category

Antique 18th Century French Louis XV Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots

Materials

Wrought Iron

18th Century French Louis XV Fire Andirons

$467 / set

Early 18th Century Brazil Colonial Chest

Located in Rio De Janeiro, BR

Early 18th-Century Brazilian Colonial Chest - A Rare and Authentic Masterpiece A striking example

Category

Antique Early 18th Century Brazilian Other Blanket Chests

Materials

Wrought Iron

Early 18th Century Brazil Colonial Chest

$6,280

18th Century Dutch Fire Tongs or Fireplace Tongs

Located in Amerongen, Amerongen

18th century fireplace tongs made of wrought iron.

Category

Antique 18th Century Dutch Louis XV Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots

Materials

Wrought Iron

18th Century Dutch Fire Tongs or Fireplace Tongs

$325

18th Century French Fireplace Trammel or Hanger

Located in Amerongen, Amerongen

18th century French Louis XV fireplace trammel made of wrought iron. The trammel was used for

Category

Antique 18th Century French Louis XV Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots

Materials

Wrought Iron

18th Century French Fireplace Trammel or Hanger

$207

18th Century French Fireplace Trammel or Hanger

Located in Amerongen, Amerongen

18th century French Louis XV fireplace trammel made of wrought iron. The trammel was used for

Category

Antique 18th Century French Louis XV Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots

Materials

Wrought Iron

18th Century French Fireplace Trammel or Hanger

$171

17th-18th Century French Fireplace Crane

Located in Amerongen, Amerongen

17th-18th century French fireplace crane made of wrought iron with 2 fixtures. The crane is still

Category

Antique Early 18th Century French Louis XIV Fireplace Tools and Chimney ...

Materials

Wrought Iron

17th-18th Century French Fireplace Crane

$1,036 / set

Large antique French Dripping Pan, 18th Century

Located in Amerongen, Amerongen

Large 18th century French Louis XV dripping pan. It was used and can still be used to collect

Category

Antique 18th Century French Louis XV Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots

Materials

Copper, Wrought Iron

Large antique French Dripping Pan, 18th Century

$704

18th Century Apothecary Sign

Located in Napa, CA

18th Century Apothecary sign was created with wrought iron, fer forge. Beautiful details of the

Category

Antique 18th Century and Earlier Italian Signs

Materials

Wrought Iron

18th Century Apothecary Sign

$6,000

Italian 18th Century Northern Italian Walnut Desk

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

A most handsome Italian 18th-century walnut, burl walnut, and iron desk. The desk is raised by fine

Category

Antique 18th Century Italian Desks

Materials

Wrought Iron

Italian 18th Century Northern Italian Walnut Desk

$22,900

17th- 18th Century Dutch Fireplace Crane

Located in Amerongen, Amerongen

17th- 18th century Dutch fireplace crane made of wrought iron. The crane is still functional for

Category

Antique Early 18th Century Dutch Louis XIII Fireplace Tools and Chimney ...

Materials

Wrought Iron

17th- 18th Century Dutch Fireplace Crane

$1,510

18th Century Large Sign with Eagle Crowned Iron Double Sided Italian Sign

Located in Milano, MI

A stunning hand-made 18th century Italian Wrough Iron Sign with Eagle, an Italian sign in hand

Category

Antique 18th Century and Earlier Patio and Garden Furniture

Materials

Iron, Wrought Iron

18th Century Large Sign with Eagle Crowned Iron Double Sided Italian Sign

$5,921

French Louis XV Firedogs, Andirons, 18th Century

Located in Amerongen, Amerongen

18th century Louis XV firedogs made of wrought iron. The condition is good.

Category

Antique 18th Century French Louis XV Andirons

Materials

Wrought Iron

French Louis XV Firedogs, Andirons, 18th Century

$349 / set

18th Century French Louis XV Andirons, Firedogs

Located in Amerongen, Amerongen

18th century French firedogs, andirons made of wrought iron. The condition is good.

Category

Antique 18th Century French Louis XV Andirons

Materials

Wrought Iron

18th Century French Louis XV Andirons, Firedogs

$562 / set

Large French 18th Century Andirons or Landiers

Located in Amerongen, Amerongen

18th century French andirons - fire dogs made of wrought iron. These French andirons are called

Category

Antique 18th Century French Louis XV Andirons

Materials

Wrought Iron

Large French 18th Century Andirons or Landiers

$2,220 / set

17th - 18th Century French Rotating Gridiron

Located in Amerongen, Amerongen

17th - 18th Century French rotating gridiron made of wrought iron. It was used to prepare small

Category

Antique Early 18th Century French Louis XV Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots

Materials

Wrought Iron

17th - 18th Century French Rotating Gridiron

$444

18th Century Dutch Louis XV Period Game Rack

Located in Amerongen, Amerongen

18th century Dutch Louis XV Period game rack used for hanging game and birds. Can nowadays also be

Category

Antique 18th Century Dutch Louis XV Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots

Materials

Wrought Iron

18th Century Dutch Louis XV Period Game Rack

$349

18th Century Dutch Fireplace Grate or Fire Basket

Located in Amerongen, Amerongen

18th century Dutch fireplace basket - fire grate made of wrought iron. Louis XV period. The

Category

Antique 18th Century Dutch Louis XV Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots

Materials

Wrought Iron

18th Century Dutch Fireplace Grate or Fire Basket

$917

18th Century French Hanging Trivet, Louis XV Period

Located in Amerongen, Amerongen

18th century French hanging trivet made of wrought iron. The hanging trivet was used for cooking in

Category

Antique 18th Century French Louis XIV Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots

Materials

Wrought Iron

18th Century French Hanging Trivet, Louis XV Period

$444

18th Century Spanish Baroque Walnut Trestle Coffee Table with Iron Stretcher

Located in Dallas, TX

scrolled legs joined by a forged iron stretcher with central ring detail. The thick top, composed of two

Category

Antique Late 18th Century Spanish Louis XIII Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Wrought Iron

18th Century Spanish Baroque Walnut Trestle Coffee Table with Iron Stretcher

$2,600

Antique French Louis XV Fire Andirons, 18th Century

Located in Amerongen, Amerongen

18th Century French Louis XV period andirons. Made of wrought iron. The andirons are in a good

Category

Antique 18th Century French Louis XV Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots

Materials

Wrought Iron

Antique French Louis XV Fire Andirons, 18th Century

$408 / set

Antique French Louis XV Fire Andirons, 18th Century

Located in Amerongen, Amerongen

18th Century French Louis XV period andirons. Made of wrought iron. The andirons are in a good

Category

Antique 18th Century French Louis XV Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots

Materials

Wrought Iron

Antique French Louis XV Fire Andirons, 18th Century

$467 / set

Antique French Louis XV Fire Andirons, 18th Century

Located in Amerongen, Amerongen

18th Century French Louis XV period andirons. Made of wrought iron. The andirons are in a good

Category

Antique 18th Century French Louis XV Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots

Materials

Wrought Iron

Antique French Louis XV Fire Andirons, 18th Century

$467 / set

Antique French Louis XV Fire Andirons, 18th Century

Located in Amerongen, Amerongen

18th Century French Louis XV period andirons. Made of wrought iron. The andirons are in a good

Category

Antique 18th Century French Louis XV Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots

Materials

Wrought Iron

Antique French Louis XV Fire Andirons, 18th Century

$444 / set

Antique French Louis XV Fire Andirons, 18th Century

Located in Amerongen, Amerongen

18th Century French Louis XV period andirons. Made of wrought iron. The andirons are in a good

Category

Antique 18th Century French Louis XV Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots

Materials

Wrought Iron

Antique French Louis XV Fire Andirons, 18th Century

$444 / set

Antique French Louis XV Fire Andirons, 18th Century

Located in Amerongen, Amerongen

18th Century French Louis XV period andirons. Made of wrought iron. The andirons are in a good

Category

Antique 18th Century French Louis XV Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots

Materials

Wrought Iron

Antique French Louis XV Fire Andirons, 18th Century

$586 / set

18th Century Dutch Louis XV Fireplace Shovel

Located in Amerongen, Amerongen

18th century Dutch fireplace shovel made of wrought iron. The handle is decorated with polished

Category

Antique 18th Century Dutch Louis XV Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots

Materials

Brass, Wrought Iron

18th Century Dutch Louis XV Fireplace Shovel

$195

French Louis XV Period Fire Andirons, 18th Century

Located in Amerongen, Amerongen

18th Century French Louis XV Period andirons. Made of wrought iron. The andirons are in good

Category

Antique 18th Century French Louis XV Andirons

Materials

Wrought Iron

French Louis XV Period Fire Andirons, 18th Century

$408

French Louis XV Fire Andirons, 18th Century Period

Located in Amerongen, Amerongen

18th Century French Louis XV Period andirons. Made of wrought iron. The andirons are in a good

Category

Antique 18th Century French Louis XV Andirons

Materials

Wrought Iron

French Louis XV Fire Andirons, 18th Century Period

$444

French Louis XV Fire Andirons, 18th Century Period

Located in Amerongen, Amerongen

French Louis XV Period andirons from the 18th Century. Made of wrought iron. The andirons are in

Category

Antique 18th Century French Louis XV Andirons

Materials

Wrought Iron

French Louis XV Fire Andirons, 18th Century Period

$408

18th Century French Fireplace Shovel or Fire Shovel

Located in Amerongen, Amerongen

18th century French fireplace shovel made of wrought iron. Louis XV period. The shovel is in a good

Category

Antique 18th Century French Louis XV Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots

Materials

Wrought Iron

18th Century French Fireplace Shovel or Fire Shovel

$230

Antique 18th Century French Louis XV Fire Andirons

Located in Amerongen, Amerongen

18th Century French Louis XV period andirons. Made of wrought iron. The andirons have spit hooks on

Category

Antique 18th Century French Louis XV Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots

Materials

Wrought Iron

Antique 18th Century French Louis XV Fire Andirons

$467 / set

18th Century French Fire Andirons, Gothic Style

Located in Amerongen, Amerongen

18th Century French fire andirons, Gothic style. Made of wrought iron. The andirons are in good

Category

Antique Early 18th Century French Gothic Andirons

Materials

Wrought Iron

18th Century French Fire Andirons, Gothic Style

$408

Rustic French Louis XV Fireplace Tools, 18th Century

Located in Amerongen, Amerongen

Rustic 18th century French fireplace tool set. The tool set consists of fireplace tongs and a

Category

Antique 18th Century French Louis XV Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots

Materials

Wrought Iron

Rustic French Louis XV Fireplace Tools, 18th Century

$444 / set

Antique 18th Century French Louis XV Companion Set

Located in Amerongen, Amerongen

Antique 18th century French Louis XV period fireside companion set. The tool set consists of tongs

Category

Antique 18th Century French Louis XV Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots

Materials

Wrought Iron

Antique 18th Century French Louis XV Companion Set

$799 / set

Antique Wrought Iron Eel Fork Mounted on to a Basalt Rock

Located in Søborg, DK

A wrought iron eel fork from the 18th century. Extremely decorative and a functional piece of art

Category

Antique 18th Century Danish Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wrought Iron

Antique Wrought Iron Eel Fork Mounted on to a Basalt Rock

$580 Sale Price / set

20% Off

18th Century French Louis XV Andirons or Firedogs

Located in Amerongen, Amerongen

18th century French Louis XV andirons made of wrought iron. The condition is good.

Category

Antique 18th Century French Louis XV Andirons

Materials

Wrought Iron

18th Century French Louis XV Andirons or Firedogs

$799 / set

Louis XIV Coat Rack In Lacquered Wood And Wrought Iron

Located in BARSAC, FR

iron parterres and umbrella stand. Early 20th century ironwork of superb quality. Very good condition

Category

Antique Early 18th Century French Louis XIV Coat Racks and Stands

Materials

Iron

Louis XIV Coat Rack In Lacquered Wood And Wrought Iron

$1,658

Antique French Louis XV Fire Andirons, 18th Century

Located in Amerongen, Amerongen

18th Century French Louis XV period andirons. Made of wrought iron. The andirons have spit hooks on

Category

Antique 18th Century French Louis XV Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots

Materials

Wrought Iron

Antique French Louis XV Fire Andirons, 18th Century

$680 / set

Antique Dutch Fireplace Grate, 18th Century

Located in Amerongen, Amerongen

Fine hand-forged fireplace basket or fire grate made in the Netherlands. 18th century, Louis XV

Category

Antique 18th Century Dutch Louis XV Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots

Materials

Brass, Wrought Iron

Antique Dutch Fireplace Grate, 18th Century

$1,391

A Pair of 18th Century Dutch Brass Wrought Andirons

Located in London, GB

A pair of 18th century Dutch brass and wrought andirons. The vase shaped finials are supported on

Category

Antique 1750s Dutch Other Andirons

Materials

Brass, Iron

A Pair of 18th Century Dutch Brass Wrought Andirons

$1,638 / set

17th-18th Century French Gothic Firedogs, Andirons

Located in Amerongen, Amerongen

17th-18th century French Gothic fire dogs made of wrought iron. The condition is good.

Category

Antique Early 18th Century French Gothic Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots

Materials

Wrought Iron

17th-18th Century French Gothic Firedogs, Andirons

$408 / set

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18th Century Wrought Iron For Sale on 1stDibs

With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the 18th century wrought iron you’re looking for. Each 18th century wrought iron for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using metal, iron and wrought iron. Your living room may not be complete without a 18th century wrought iron — find older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. A 18th century wrought iron is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Louis XV, Georgian and Baroque styles are sought with frequency.

How Much is a 18th Century Wrought Iron?

A 18th century wrought iron can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $1,228, while the lowest priced sells for $105 and the highest can go for as much as $76,500.

Questions About 18th Century Wrought Iron

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.