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Period: 16th Century
16th C Mechelen Doll-letter M carved in the back.Some leftovers of polychromy
Located in Leuven , BE
Mechelen dolls are rare wooden devotional figurines (mainly walnut was used), which were made by some members of the Guild of Saint Luke. The figures, all individual saints, were made from reference models using highly regulated carving and polychrome techniques. They had to meet several requirements. The shape of the rug had to meet certain criteria and the letter M (from Mechelen) had to be visible in the shape. These devotional or saint figurines...
Category
Belgian Antique 16th Century Decorative Objects
Materials
Fruitwood
renaissance wooden candelabrum and painted cross - Umbria, 16th century
Located in Bruxelles, BE
Base of a carved wooden candelabrum, polychrome and gilded; cross painted on both sides.
Umbria or Tuscany, 16th century
136 x 43,5 x 30 cm
(The cross and the base of the candelabrum were later assembled)
The base of the candelabrum is intricately carved and adorned with polychrome and gilded finishes. The shafts take on the shape of balusters reminiscent of ancient columns, feature ornate foliage decorations, garlands and winged cherub faces. The feet are crafted in the likeness of lion paws. The base is further embellished with depictions of four saint martyrs, among them Saint Barbara and Saint Catherine of Alexandria. The plasticity of the figures, outlined with strong contour lines, the clear and vibrant colors, are stylistic elements linked to the Umbrian tradition of the sixteenth century.The precisely defined and elegant drawing, along with the clear color palette applied with refined chiaroscuro modulations, became the signature of a style that would leave a lasting mark on the era to come. This is exemplified by a preference for vibrant, multicolored images, accentuated in this case by the use of red and pink in the saint's attire.
A notable addition, introduced later, is a polylobed cross painted on both sides. On one side, the Crucifixion is vividly portrayed:The treatment of the corpus itself is in line with High Medieval practice, emphasizing pathos by showing Jesus dead, his arms sagging from the weight of the body. The upper section displaying a pelican pecks at her breast to feed her young with her own blood; a symbol of the sacrifice of Christ on the cross whose body and blood similarly nourishes the celebrant during Mass.
The lower part depicts Golgotha. On the reverse side, the Resurrection is artistically presented in a Renaissance iconography, reminiscent of the renowned composition painted by Piero della Francesca, now housed in the Civic Museum of Sansepolcro. In terms of composition, with the frontal depiction of Christ holding the banner, this motif became particularly widespread in central Italy, spanning from Tuscany to Umbria throughout the 16th century..
The double-sided construction suggests that it may also have been carried in liturgical processions. In Umbria from the 14th century, the use of portable crosses painted on both sides had become a widespread practice, aimed at satisfying the monastic clientele that had significantly increased following the establishment of new religious communities.
The earliest surviving Tuscan painted crucifix represent Christ as Christus Triumphans, or the “Triumphant Christ” with his head up and eyes open. This form was supplanted in the 13th century with the Christus Patiens, or “Suffering Christ” type who is shown often with his head fallen on his shoulder and his eyes closed, as In our cross. The iconography of the suffering Christ appears to have developed out of a new interest in Christ’s human nature, the development of the feast of Corpus Christi and with increased importance given to the Eucharist. The process of humanizing the figure of Christ reaches its peak with the abandonment of all the previous expressive conventions in favor of more realistic details we can observe in this Crucifix, such as the swollen belly, the arms stretched to the limit of muscle tearing, the body falling heavily forward, the abundant blood on
the wounds, and the cross firmly embedded in the rock of Calvary.
It's worth noting that Renaissance candelabra...
Category
Italian Renaissance Antique 16th Century Decorative Objects
Materials
Wood, Giltwood
Rare Set of 2 large early 16th century Tuscany vases, Italy.
Located in Landgraaf, NL
Set of 2 large early 16th century Tuscany vases, Italy. Rare and very large ceramic water vases with a green glaze. These vases were made in Tuscany Italy. Of course hand made and th...
Category
Italian Antique 16th Century Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Couple 16th-17th Century Spanish Hand Forged Iron Candleholders
Located in Buisson, FR
Great pair of very old wrought iron candleholders. Unique pieces, Spain circa 1500-1700. Weathered.
H:68-78cm W:19-23cm
Category
Spanish Rustic Antique 16th Century Decorative Objects
Materials
Iron
$951 Sale Price / set
49% Off
Group of Altarpiece - Antwerpen, 16th century
Located in Bruxelles, BE
Group of altarpiece representing the life of a Saint, Saint Renualde?
Engraved by the sign of Antwerp hand on the hat of the central character
Carved oak, traces of polychromy
Fir...
Category
Belgian Renaissance Antique 16th Century Decorative Objects
Materials
Oak
$11,485 Sale Price
40% Off
18th Century Spanish Santos
Located in Dallas, TX
Hand carved Santos in original condition. Beautiful old patina.
Category
Spanish Antique 16th Century Decorative Objects
Materials
Wood
Renaissance period marble frame – 16th Century
Located in Madrid, ES
Magnificent marble frame dating from the 16th century, from an ancient European church. This type of frame was used for the interior decoration of religious buildings during the Ren...
Category
European Renaissance Antique 16th Century Decorative Objects
Materials
Marble, Bronze
$3,469 / item
Rare
Important 16th Century Italian Bronze Jacopo Lodovico del Duca Table Box
Located in Forney, TX
A magnificent antique fall-front box with scarce Medieval period bronze lockplate and hasp attributed to Jacopo and Lodovico del Duca.
Featuring an important Lockplate and Hasp designed circa 1570, exact date of manufacture unknown, attributed to the late 16th century Roman foundry of Jacopo 1520-1604) and Ludovico (1551-1601) del Duca, with no apparent signatures or hallmarks which is typical of the era, but we did not remove it and inspect the back.
Boxes such as this hand various uses but were frequently used by merchants as a writing box - slope during travel and trade, as a small coffer - strong box for storing important documents, money and valuables, as well as a jewelry casket.
This hand-crafted European drop-front box dates to the late 19th century, signed L'PUPLET, adorned with a significantly older Italian fine quality cast bronze lockplate with intricate Renaissance era reliefs, including figures, coat-of-arms, and elongated hasp, mounted on a chest of drawers form solid wooden case, wrapped in exotic Japanesque embossed and gilded metallic paper, having a locking fall-front panel with original key included, opening to reveal three interior drawers, all lined in red velvet. circa 1875
The visually striking textured wallpaper covering the box's exterior displays bamboo, birds, and flowers in the oriental Japanesque taste popular in Europe in the 1860s and 1870s following the forced reopening of foreign trade with Japan in 1858 and the ensuing Japonisme craze.
To the interior of the fall front panel is a gilt circular stamp with the somewhat obscured name of the workshop or store (likely) "L'PUPLET" and the city "Burxelles" which is in Brussels, indicating the box was likely made or retailed there.
Marks to box:
L'PUPLET, BRUXELLES
Inscription:
13, 14, 15 (Interior drawers inscribed on the verso of their backboards in script from top to bottom, respectively)
Provenance / Acquisition:
The origin of the elaborate lockplate with hasp on the front of the piece is more intriguing. At least 76 lockplates of this design have been recorded in major museums, private collections, and in the antiques trade across the Western World. For example, lockplates of this pattern are in the collections of the Rijksmuseum in Amsterdam, the State Museum of Prussian Cultural Heritage in Berlin, the Museum Cicico in Bologna, The Museum of Fine Arts in Boston, the Dallas Museum of Art in Texas, the Victoria & Albert Museum in London, the Museo di Palazzo Venezia in Rome, the State Hermitage Museum in St. Petersburg, and the National Gallery of Art in Washington, DC.[1]
Specialists in Renaissance bronzes, especially Charles Avery...
Category
Italian Japonisme Antique 16th Century Decorative Objects
Materials
Bronze, Metal
Renaissance Harpy - Italy, 16th century
Located in Bruxelles, BE
Renaissance Harpy
bronze
Italy, 16th century
15 x 12 x 5,5 cm
This expressive bronze figure represents a harpy, a mythological creature with the body of a bird and the head and tor...
Category
Italian Renaissance Antique 16th Century Decorative Objects
Materials
Bronze
Large Sculpture of the Virgin Mary from the 16th Century Dimensions: 98x35x25 cm
Located in Madrid, ES
This majestic sculpture of the Virgin Mary, created in the 16 th century, is a unique piece of sacred art that stands out for its impressive detail and the beauty of its form. Crafte...
Category
Antique 16th Century Decorative Objects
Materials
Fruitwood
Japanese Antique Momoyama Edo Bizen Ware Pottery Wabi-Sabi Art Tsubo Jar Vase
Located in Studio City, CA
An absolutely stunning Bizen ware stoneware vase/jar/vessel - produced sometime during the late Momoyama period (1568-1600) / Early Edo Period (1603-1867). Bizen yaki...
Category
Japanese Edo Antique 16th Century Decorative Objects
Materials
Stoneware
Yellow marble mortar from Torri del Benaco - period 16th century
Located in Fidenza, IT
Antique 16th-century yellow marble mortar from Torri del Benaco, chiseled by hand from a single piece of marble and with the presence of two handles to facilitate its use. Mortars we...
Category
Italian Antique 16th Century Decorative Objects
Materials
Marble
16th Century Cambodian Shipwrecked Vessel With Natural Shells And Barnacles
Located in New York, NY
16th century Cambodian vessel found from shipwreck of the coast of Cambodia.
Beautiful natural shells and barnacles from being under water
for hundreds of years.
Museum quality
Category
Cambodian Antique 16th Century Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Petite Ming Shipwreck Box, c. 1500
Located in Chicago, IL
The soft, matte texture and eroded wear of this petite porcelain box suggest the it spent many years submerged in saltwater, likely excavated from a sunken trade ship carrying cerami...
Category
Chinese Ming Antique 16th Century Decorative Objects
Materials
Porcelain
Bronze Pot, 16th Century
Located in Brussels, Brussels
Superb Flemish Renaissance bronze pot from the 16th century.
Superb patina and in very good condition.
Category
Belgian Renaissance Antique 16th Century Decorative Objects
Materials
Bronze
$1,495
Pair of Eagles 16th Century from North Italy Church Lectern
Located in Brussels, Brussels
Exceptional pair of aigles of the 16th century of Italy
Superbe pair of wooden sculpted aigles from the Italian Renaissance. Very Fine and delicate sculpture
The pair of eagles se...
Category
Italian Renaissance Antique 16th Century Decorative Objects
Materials
Giltwood
16th Century Ming Dynasty Set of Three Cups on Stands, China
Located in New York, NY
16th century Chinese Ming Dynasty set of three ceramic cups discovered from a ship wreck.
Beautiful natural weathered patina.
Cups measure 5" diameter ...
Category
Chinese Antique 16th Century Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
16th Antique Carved Marble Mortar
Located in Marbella, ES
A unique piece of great historical and aesthetic value, this antique Gothic mortar has been hand-carved from a single block of light marble. Its robust shape and sculpted side fins e...
Category
Spanish Gothic Antique 16th Century Decorative Objects
Materials
Marble
Petite Ming Shipwreck Box, c. 1500
Located in Chicago, IL
The soft, matte texture and eroded wear of this petite porcelain box suggest it spent many years submerged in saltwater, likely excavated from a sunken trade ship carrying ceramic ex...
Category
Chinese Ming Antique 16th Century Decorative Objects
Materials
Porcelain
Petite Ming Shipwreck Box, c. 1500
Located in Chicago, IL
The soft, matte texture and eroded wear of this petite porcelain box suggest the it spent many years submerged in saltwater, likely excavated from a sunken trade ship carrying cerami...
Category
Chinese Ming Antique 16th Century Decorative Objects
Materials
Porcelain
16th Century Spanish Family Coat of Arms – Sandstone Carving
Located in Madrid, ES
Own a remarkable piece of Spanish heritage with this grand 16th-century family coat of arms, expertly carved in sandstone. This magnificent piece embodies the nobility and craftsmans...
Category
Antique 16th Century Decorative Objects
Materials
Limestone
Chinese Sandstone Vase
Located in Tampa, FL
A Chinese very early ming dynasty sandstone vase that has stood the test of time. China, The interior is three and a half inches deep. Ming dynasty so therefore they could be anywher...
Category
Chinese Antique 16th Century Decorative Objects
Materials
Sandstone
Antique Oval Marble Relief of a Male
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
Antique Oval Marble Relief of a Male. 17th Century Carved Oval Marble Relief. A relief of a male head and shoulders, carved in statutory marble and displayed on a custom stand. This ...
Category
Antique 16th Century Decorative Objects
Materials
Marble
Jesus Christ the Conqueror Raising the Flag After his Resurrection, 16th Century
Located in North Miami, FL
16th Century Italian carved-wood and polychromed sculpture of Jesus Christ the conqueror raising the flag after his resurrection.
Category
Italian Renaissance Antique 16th Century Decorative Objects
Materials
Gold Leaf
$14,800 Sale Price
20% Off
Pair of Monumental 19th Century Medieval Style Brass Candelabra
Located in Troy, NY
Pair of massive Gothic style brass candelabra of impressive size. Can be electrified or used to hold large pillar candles.
Category
German Gothic Antique 16th Century Decorative Objects
Materials
Brass
Important Renaissance Medical Box Spanish or Italian Workshop, Around 1550
Located in Madrid, ES
Important Renaissance Medical Box. Spanish Or Italian Workshop, Around 1550
Renaissance Medical Casket with stepped lid and vaulted flanked dome. Polychro...
Category
Spanish Baroque Antique 16th Century Decorative Objects
Materials
Wood
Lion of Forge, Spain, 16th Century
Located in Madrid, ES
Lion of Forge, Spain, 16th century
In forging, measurements: 10 x 17 x 5 cm
Good condition
Spanish private collection.
Category
Spanish Baroque Antique 16th Century Decorative Objects
Materials
Iron
Polychromed Statue representing Sint Alexis of Edessa. Flemish school, Belgium
Located in Leuven , BE
The Greek version of his legend made Alexius the only son of Euphemianus, a wealthy Christian Roman of the senatorial class. Alexius fled his arranged marriage to follow his holy voc...
Category
Belgian Antique 16th Century Decorative Objects
Materials
Wood
Angelic Carved Wood Sculptures, 16th Century
Located in North Miami, FL
Pair of 16th Century Italian carved polychromed angelic sculptures.
Category
Italian Renaissance Antique 16th Century Decorative Objects
Materials
Gold Leaf
$9,375 Sale Price / set
25% Off
Bronze mortar - Italy, 16th century
Located in London, GB
Mortars are an ancient culinary tool, described as indispensable to the preparation of food and medicines in texts like the Egyptian Ebers Papyrus, dating from 1550 BC, and the writi...
Category
Spanish Gothic Antique 16th Century Decorative Objects
Materials
Bronze
Sawankhalok Ship Wreck Jar from the Kingdom of Sukhothai, Thailand, 16th Century
Located in Jimbaran, Bali
A wonderful example of a 16th Century Sawankhalok jar from a Shipwreck off the Coast of the Indonesian Island of Batam. Batam was one of the most substantial and influential ports in...
Category
Thai Other Antique 16th Century Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
$2,560 Sale Price
26% Off
Saints Apostles John and Paul, Wood, Castillian School, 16th Century
Located in Madrid, ES
Pair of polychrome wood sculptures. "San Juan and San Pablo". Castilian school, 16th century.
Both male figures have been represented standing, with their main iconographic attrib...
Category
Spanish Renaissance Antique 16th Century Decorative Objects
Materials
Other
16th Century Giltwood and Polychrome Group Carving –
God and Mary
Located in Basildon, GB
A 16th Century Giltwood and Polychromed Carved Group depicting God and Mary seated on a plinth.
Category
European Gothic Antique 16th Century Decorative Objects
Materials
Giltwood
Rare 16th-Century Spanish Polychrome Alabaster Sculpture of the Virgin Mary
Located in Madrid, ES
Rare 16th-Century Spanish Polychrome Alabaster Sculpture of the Virgin Mary
Description:
This exquisite and rare 16th-century Spanish sculpture of the Virgin Mary is a masterful example of Renaissance religious art. Finely carved in alabaster, the figure retains traces of its original polychrome finish, reflecting the craftsmanship and devotional spirit of the era.
The Virgin Mary is depicted with grace and serenity, her delicate features and flowing robes showcasing the artistry of the period. The sculpture’s natural patina and signs of age enhance its authenticity, making it a significant piece for collectors of sacred or historical art.
Dimensions:
Height: 44 cm
Width: 17 cm
Depth: 15 cm
Key Features:
16th-Century Craftsmanship: A finely detailed alabaster carving with remnants of polychrome, representing the Virgin Mary.
Spanish Renaissance Origin: A testament to the religious and artistic traditions of 16th-century Spain.
Authentic Patina: Centuries of natural wear add historical depth and character to the piece.
Devotional and Artistic Appeal: Perfect for private collections, sacred spaces, or as a centerpiece in any setting.
Good Condition: Well-preserved for its age, maintaining its structural integrity and artistic impact.
This rare alabaster sculpture offers a glimpse into the religious devotion and artistic achievements of the Spanish Renaissance. Its historical significance and timeless beauty make it an exceptional addition to any collection.
Why Choose This Sculpture?
A genuine 16th-century artifact of exceptional craftsmanship.
A piece that embodies the spiritual and artistic legacy of Renaissance Spain.
Adds profound historical and devotional value to any collection or space.
Bring home this extraordinary polychrome alabaster Virgin Mary...
Category
Antique 16th Century Decorative Objects
Materials
Alabaster
Early 16th Century English oak panel with applied carved head of a Tudor lady
Located in Bakewell, GB
Early 16c English oak panel with applied carved head of a Tudor lady
size 38 cms x 29cms deep and 3cms deep
Category
English Antique 16th Century Decorative Objects
Materials
Oak
Chinese Ming Celadon Rice Bowl, c. 1550
Located in Chicago, IL
This earthenware bowl from the late Ming dynasty (1368-1644) is cloaked inside and out in an ashen celadon glaze with pale grey color and fine crazing. Once used daily for food and d...
Category
Chinese Ming Antique 16th Century Decorative Objects
Materials
Earthenware
16th CENTURY FOUNTAIN MASK SCULPTURE
Located in Firenze, FI
Unique and precious sculpture in carved white marble, likely depicting Aeolus, the god of the wind. The sculpture originated as a fountain mask, as evidenced by the opening in the mo...
Category
Italian Renaissance Antique 16th Century Decorative Objects
Materials
Marble
Chinese Celadon Bowl
Located in Tampa, FL
A Chinese very early ming dynasty celadon bowl with a swirl design in the middle and some on the sides, lot of crackle. China, Ming dynasty so therefore they could be anywhere from t...
Category
Chinese Antique 16th Century Decorative Objects
Materials
Porcelain
16th Century Our Lady of Mount Carmel, Gold Gilded and Polychromed
Located in North Miami, FL
16th Century Spanish gold gilded and polychromed Carved-wood sculpture of Our Lady of Mount Carmel. She depicts the Blessed Virgin Mary in her...
Category
Spanish Renaissance Antique 16th Century Decorative Objects
Materials
Gold Leaf
$38,000 Sale Price
20% Off
Flemish Bronze Candlestick From The End Of The 16th Century
Located in Bilzen, BE
Heavy Flemish bronze candlestick from the end of the 16th century.
Total height 34 cm, without spike 27.5 cm, base diameter 11.5 cm, weight 2.2 kg.
Category
Belgian Renaissance Antique 16th Century Decorative Objects
Materials
Bronze
Rare Large 16th Century Grape or Cauldron in Solid Bronze
Located in Meer, VAN
Rare Large Grape or Cauldron in Solid Bronze, Europe, 16th Century.
This is a rare and large museum quality 16th century grape or cauldron or cooking pot in solid bronze.
A practi...
Category
European Medieval Antique 16th Century Decorative Objects
Materials
Bronze
Chinese Ming Cobalt Brushed Rice Bowl, c. 1550
Located in Chicago, IL
This Ming-dynasty (1368-1644) bowl is attributed to the kilns of Yunnan province, painted in dark cobalt underglaze with floral motifs and sweeping brushstrokes. Dated to the 15th/16...
Category
Chinese Ming Antique 16th Century Decorative Objects
Materials
Earthenware
Iron Medieval Lock Key
Located in Mexico City, MX
Medieval iron locks and keys were essential for securing property and symbolizing power during the Middle Ages. Crafted by skilled blacksmiths, these locks featured intricate mechan...
Category
Antique 16th Century Decorative Objects
Materials
Iron
$1,600
16th Century Spanish Carved
Polychrome Painted Saint Anne with the Infant Mary
Located in Miami, FL
This sculpture represents Santa Ana (Saint Anne) with the infant Mary.
Verge.
Category
European Baroque Antique 16th Century Decorative Objects
Materials
Wood
$12,480 Sale Price
20% Off
16th-century Flemish Female Wooden Sculpture
By A. Manzoni
Located in Villa Verucchio, Emilia-Romagna
Prologue: An Ancient Mastery the Wooden Sculpture
We begin our journey through Gothic art by presenting a magnificent Late Gothic Female Wooden Sculpture from the Flemish 500s. This ...
Category
Belgian Renaissance Antique 16th Century Decorative Objects
Materials
Wood
16th Century Carved Red Sandstone Roundel
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
An English medieval style carved red sandstone roundel possibly dating from as early as the 16th century. Likely once used as decoration for an exterior capital, this 400 – 500 year ...
Category
Medieval Antique 16th Century Decorative Objects
Materials
Sandstone
16h century Griffin Head - Italy
Located in Bruxelles, BE
Griffin head
Italy, 16th century
On a modern metal stand
Measures: 20 x 29 x 21 cm (without the stand)
The griffin is a legendary creature with the body of a lion, the head an...
Category
Italian Renaissance Antique 16th Century Decorative Objects
Materials
Marble
$4,187 Sale Price
30% Off
Petite Ming Shipwreck Box, c. 1500
Located in Chicago, IL
The soft, matte texture and eroded wear of this petite porcelain box suggest it spent many years submerged in saltwater, likely excavated from a sunken trade ship carrying ceramic ex...
Category
Chinese Ming Antique 16th Century Decorative Objects
Materials
Porcelain
Petite Ming Shipwreck Box, c. 1500
Located in Chicago, IL
The soft, matte texture and eroded wear of this petite porcelain box suggest it spent many years submerged in saltwater, likely excavated from a sunken trade ship carrying ceramic ex...
Category
Chinese Ming Antique 16th Century Decorative Objects
Materials
Porcelain
Cercle of Romano Alberti, Page, Around 1530-1540
Located in Bruxelles, BE
Cercle of Romano Alberti, dit Il Nero da Sansepolcro ( San Sepolcro, 1521-1568 )
Page
Mixed media : wood core, papier mâché, stucco, polychrome and gilded
Italy, around 1530-154...
Category
Italian Renaissance Antique 16th Century Decorative Objects
Materials
Stucco, Wood, Paper
$12,442 Sale Price
35% Off
Petite Ming Shipwreck Box, c. 1500
Located in Chicago, IL
The soft, matte texture and eroded wear of this petite porcelain box suggest the it spent many years submerged in saltwater, likely excavated from a sunken trade ship carrying cerami...
Category
Chinese Ming Antique 16th Century Decorative Objects
Materials
Porcelain
Agnolo di Polo Firenze 1470 - Arezzo 1528
- Saint Nicholas of Tolentino
Located in Bruxelles, BE
Agnolo di Polo (Firenze 1470 - Arezzo 1528)
Saint Nicholas of Tolentino
Around 1510-1520
Painted and gilded terracotta
55.5 x 24 x 16.5 cm
San Nicholas de Tolentino is represe...
Category
Italian Renaissance Antique 16th Century Decorative Objects
Materials
Terracotta
$15,314 Sale Price
20% Off
Petite Ming Shipwreck Medicine Jar, c. 1500
Located in Chicago, IL
The eroded surface of this petite, Ming-dynasty medicine jar tells a story of trade, tradition and lost treasure. A porous, matte surface texture suggests the jar spent many years su...
Category
Chinese Ming Antique 16th Century Decorative Objects
Materials
Earthenware
Single Marble Column Fragment in the Roman Style
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
A 16th century roman style marble column fragment circa 1550. This Solomonic marble column is mounted onto a bespoke steel base. A fascinating, ...
Category
Italian Grand Tour Antique 16th Century Decorative Objects
Materials
Marble, Steel
16th Century Spanish Moorish bronze mortar
Located in Delft, NL
16th Century Spanish Moorish bronze mortar
A small round bronze dark brown patinated shaped mortar, resting on a round base. The exterior decorated with vertical rib pattern from t...
Category
Antique 16th Century Decorative Objects
Materials
Bronze
Chinese Ming Celadon Oil Bottle, c. 1500
Located in Chicago, IL
This petite ceramic vessel is a Ming-dynasty (1368-1644) bottle originally used for storing cooking oil or condiments. Dated to the 15th/16th century, the bottle has a gracefully cur...
Category
Chinese Ming Antique 16th Century Decorative Objects
Materials
Earthenware
Saint Ambrose Archbishop of Milan and Saint Augustine Bishop of Hippo, 16th Cent
Located in North Miami, FL
A pair of 16th Century Italian wood carved figures of Saint Ambrose Archbishop of Milan and Saint Augustine Bishop of Hippo, two of the four original Doc...
Category
Italian Renaissance Antique 16th Century Decorative Objects
Materials
Wood
$11,600 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Renaissance Period Hand Carved Oak Panels, 16th Century
Located in Beuzevillette, FR
Set of two 16th century oak panels, one representing a character accompanied by a dog, the other a character in flames, probably saints.
These ...
Category
French Renaissance Antique 16th Century Decorative Objects
Materials
Oak
$1,244 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Pair of 16th or 17th Century Italian Forged Iron Tripod Pricket Candlesticks
Located in Dallas, TX
More information coming soon…
Forged in Italy during the late 1500s or early 1600s, this pair of tripod prickets once served as candlesticks. Most modern collectors will utilize th...
Category
Italian Medieval Antique 16th Century Decorative Objects
Materials
Metal, Iron
Chinese Ming Cobalt Brushed Rice Bowl, c. 1550
Located in Chicago, IL
This Ming-dynasty (1368-1644) bowl is attributed to the kilns of Yunnan province, painted in dark cobalt underglaze with flower blossoms and sweeping brushstrokes. Dated to the 15th/...
Category
Chinese Ming Antique 16th Century Decorative Objects
Materials
Earthenware
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