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Period: 18th Century and Earlier
Renaissance Marble Relief - Emilia Romagna, 1470-80
Located in Bruxelles, BE
Renaissance Marble Relief Emilia Romagna, Faenza ? 1470-80 H 30,2 x L 33 x P 3,5 cm The carved marble relief depicts the Virgin accompanied by a winge...
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Italian Renaissance Antique 18th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects

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Marble

15th Virgin and Child in Polychrome and Gilt Wood. On a pedestal. Mechelen.
Located in Marbella, ES
The poupées de Malines —Mechelen dolls— are small sculptures, generally of medium bulk (with minimally worked backs), produced in the small Belgian city, situated north of Flanders b...
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Belgian Antique 18th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects

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Gold

Dutch Architectural Fragment limestone Coat of Arms
Located in MILL, NL
Extraordinary hand-carved Coat of Arms. Architectural fragment which was probably located above a doorframe. Material: Limestone Dutch / Flemish, probably 18th century. Dimensions:...
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects

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Limestone

Saint Ambrosius Italian Sculpture 17th Century
Located in Madrid, ES
Saint Ambrosius Italian sculpture 17th century in painted and gilded wood. The figure is represented standing up blessing with the hand. Faults and defects. Dimensions. Heigh...
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Italian Gothic Antique 18th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects

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Wood

Pair of gilded wooden angels, northern Italy (probably Veneto area), f
Located in Vicenza, IT
Evocative pair of wooden sculptures depicting angels in flight, carved in the round and covered in fine gold leaf gilding. The figures, with strong expressiveness and movement, are d...
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European Renaissance Antique 18th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects

Materials

Gold Leaf

Gothic Canopy, France, 15th Century
Located in Bruxelles, BE
Gothic canopy France, 15th century Alabaster, some traces of polychromy 33 x 23 x 20 cm Provenance: - Private collection Genève, Switzerland ...
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French Gothic Antique 18th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects

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Alabaster

Gothic Canopy, France, 15th Century
Gothic Canopy, France, 15th Century
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18th Century Italian Fragment with Mica Smoky Quartz on a Phantom Calcite Base
Located in Dublin, Dalkey
18th century Italian painted fragment decorated with mica in matrix and a Smokey lemon quartz crystal on a phantom optical calcite base. The 18th century fragment is hand carved a...
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Italian Rococo Antique 18th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects

Materials

Quartz, Rock Crystal

Renaissance Painted Giltwood Pricket with Cherubs - France - Circa 1580
Located in Chatham, ON
Renaissance period painted and giltwood candle holder or pricket - featuring four elaborately hand carved winged cherubs beneath an octogonal platform with the original hand forged i...
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French Renaissance Antique 18th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects

Materials

Gesso, Wood, Paint

Pair of 15th (or earlier) Century Encrusted Cizhou pottery / vessels from Fujian
Located in Wainscott, NY
Pair of 15th Century (or earlier) Encrusted ceramic vessels from Fujian encrusted by the Sea air. SOLD SEPARATELY Period of Southern Song to Yuan Dynas...
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Chinese Antique 18th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects

Materials

Pottery

Small Korean Stoneware Bungcheong Bowl Joseon Dynasty
Located in Atlanta, GA
A small Korean ceramic shallow bowl on ringed foot in the classic Buncheong (or Punch'ong) style from Joseon Dynasty circa 15-16th century. Originally intended for wine-drinking like...
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Korean Archaistic Antique 18th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects

Materials

Ceramic

Fossilized Ammonites
Located in Water Mill, NY
Large Fossilized Ammonites (ten) with a Lucite stand for vertical position.
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects

Set of 4 English Georgian 6-Shell Candlesticks by Morison
By James Morison
Located in New York, NY
Set of 4 George II cast sterling silver candlesticks. Made by James Morison in London in 1756. Each: Spool socket with detachable bobeche and round bowl on knopped and flanged half-f...
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English Georgian Antique 18th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects

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Sterling Silver

17th Century, Alabaster and Ebonised Wood Casket Malines Coffer
Located in Dallas, TX
A 17th century Malines alabaster and ebonised wood coffer or casket with engraved inset panels, arches and columns. The interior has a marbled paper lini...
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Belgian Antique 18th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects

Materials

Alabaster

Pair of Brown Stoneware Cats
Located in Essex, MA
Each with cute expressions seated on a plinth base. Provenance, Manheim Antiques. Drue Heinz.
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European Antique 18th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects

Materials

Pottery

Christ in Boxwood, France, late 16th-early 17th century".
Located in PARIS, FR
Christ in Boxwood, France, late 16th-early 17th century Beautiful corpse of Christ with missing arms. He must have been on the Cross, arms in a horiz...
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French Renaissance Antique 18th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects

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Boxwood

Meissen Painted Dual Lidded Rococo Box Relief Decoration Brass Mountings, 1750
Located in Vienna, AT
Meissen Gorgeous Dual Lidded Rococo Box with Multicolored Paintings and Decorations of Relief Type. The box is edged by brass mountings. height: 6.0 cm (= 2.36 inches) width: 8.0 cm (= 3.14 inches) depth: 4.5 cm (= 1.77 inches) Manufactory: Meissen Blue Meissen Sword Mark isn't visible here, but authenticity guaranteed ! It is well known that early Meissen items of first half of 18th century - especially boxes and other objects of daily use - aren't always signed. Please note: Certificate of this Meissen item's authenticity attached to invoice will be sent ! FIRST QUALITY Dating: made circa 1750 (= PRE-MARCOLINI PERIOD !) Material: porcelain Technique: handmade porcelain / multicolored painted and glazed painter's sign existing SPECIFICATIONS: Dual lidded (= RARITY !) oblong box with rounded edges. It is abundantly ornamented with various multicolored paintings decorating the item's walls in finest manner: °the outer walls of box as well as inner and outer side of one lid are painted with flowers (for example roses, iris flower, dahlias etc.) °outer side of second lid is painted with veduta (= village situated at lake where a boat with three men is visible) °inner side of second lid is painted with animals (= cock and brooding hen...
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German Rococo Antique 18th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects

Materials

Brass

Couple of Small Late 18th Century Italian Neoclassical Giltwood Candleholders
Located in Buisson, FR
Great pair of small wooden candleholders with their original gilding. Very nice type candleholder and rare to find in a pair. Italy, circa 1780-1800. Weathered, small losses.
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Italian Neoclassical Antique 18th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects

Materials

Iron

George II period rococo design tea caddy suite made in London 1739 by John Pero
By John Pero
Located in London, London
Hallmarked in London in 1739 by John Pero, this stunning suite of George II Period, Antique Sterling Silver Tea Caddies and Sugar Caddy, are in the Rococo taste, featuring flat chase...
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English Rococo Antique 18th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects

Materials

Sterling Silver

43.07 Gram Elegant Bi Color Tourmaline Specimen With Quartz From skardu Pakistan
By Deloris "Dee" Giltz 1
Located in Peshawar, PK
43.07 Gram Elegant Bi Color Tourmaline Specimen With Quartz From skardu Pakistan Weight: 43.07 Gram Dimension: 3.4 x 4.2 x 3.5 Cm Origin: Skardu Valley, Pakistan Tourmaline is a cr...
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Pakistani Adam Style Antique 18th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects

Materials

Rock Crystal

17th Century Italian Candlestick with Fossil Agate Coral Pearls on Lucite
Located in Dublin, Dalkey
17th century distressed Italian decorated church candlestick with fossil agate coral and natural forming baroque pearls on a lucite base. The 17th century Italian distressed candles...
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Italian Baroque Antique 18th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects

Materials

Coral, Agate

Couple of 18th Century Italian Baroque Carved Wooden And Silvered Candleholders
Located in Buisson, FR
Great pair of small carved wooden candleholders with traces of beautiful silver leaf gilding. Italy, circa 1750 Weathered and small losses and old repairs. Measurements are individu...
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Italian Baroque Antique 18th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects

Materials

Wood

Trinity , Polychrome Sculpture , Germany, circa 1550
Located in PARIS, FR
Trinity in carved and polychromed wood, in the round, the back partially hollowed out. It is represented here as a "Throne of Grace". In this original formula, which probably origina...
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects

Materials

Wood

Large and Rare French Faience Chinoiserie Covered Temple Jar, Nevers, circa 1740
Located in New York, NY
With underglaze blue and red decoration.
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French Antique 18th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects

Materials

Faience

Small 18th Century French Baroque Carved Giltwood Angel Head on Wings
Located in Buisson, FR
Beautiful weathered giltwood winged angel head, France, circa 1750 Weathered and small losses. Measurements include the wooden base. H:20cm W:17cm D:7cm
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Italian Baroque Antique 18th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects

Materials

Wood

Very Large Natural Quartz Specimen
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
A spectacularly large naturally formed quartz specimen sourced from the Himalayas. This extraordinary specimen comes presented on one of our exclusive painted plaster bases, ready fo...
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Asian Antique 18th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects

Materials

Natural Fiber

Pair of Small 18th Century Italian Neoclassical Candleholders / Candlesticks
Located in Buisson, FR
Unique small pair of neoclassical wooden candleholders with their old gilding, Italy, circa 1760-1780. Weathered, small losses and old repairs. Measurement each.
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Italian Neoclassical Antique 18th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects

Materials

Wood

18th Century French Carved Giltwood Polychrome "Mother and Child" with Base
Located in Dallas, TX
Place this beautiful gilt statue with base in a living room or bedroom. Hand carved circa 1780, this elegant two-piece antique sculpture was found in a chapel in Southern France and ...
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French Baroque Antique 18th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects

Materials

Giltwood

18th Century French Louis XVI Carved Giltwood Wall Clock with Oval Painting
Located in Dallas, TX
This large wall hanging clock was carved in Paris, France, circa 1780. The antique clock is topped with a cartouche frame. Inside the frame, is a small, delicate painting decorated w...
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French Louis XVI Antique 18th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects

Materials

Mercury Glass, Giltwood

18th Century Italian Giltwood and Polychrome Saint
Located in Los Angeles, CA
In excellent condition considering age. Some losses and chips as expected with the age. From a beautiful home in Santa Barbara.
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Italian Neoclassical Antique 18th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects

Materials

Giltwood

Hand Carved Stone Vide poche Basin Jardinière Bowl Planter Vessel Sink Antiques
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Hand Carved Stone Vide poche Basin Jardinière bowl planter vessel sink Antiques . 17th C. Possibly earlier Gothic Container . A Water Trough Benitier in a ...
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French Gothic Antique 18th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects

Materials

Stone, Limestone

Belgium Bluestone Sphinx Sculptures
Located in Dallas, TX
Pair of Sphynx sculptures made of Bluestone. Originates from Belgium. Circa, 1880's. Sold as a pair.
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects

Materials

Stone

Canary Yellow Calcite Mineral Specimen – Rudny, Kazakhstan
Located in Edison, NJ
Although abundant, the many shapes, colors, and associations of calcite make for a seemingly infinite number of permutations. This allows collectors to have entire suites consisting ...
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Kazakhstani Antique 18th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects

Materials

Stone, Multi-gemstone

Drawing, 18th Century French School, the Sedan Chair
Located in Kittery Point, ME
Two men with a cab or the Sedan chair, in the style of Touzé. Bears collector's stamp (possibly the eye-form mark of Nathaniel Hone) and inscribed indi...
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French Neoclassical Antique 18th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects

Spanish Sculpture of the 17th Century "Saint Antony and the Child Jesus"
Located in Madrid, ES
Spanish Sculpture of the 17th century "Saint Antony and the Child Jesus" Measures: H: 61cm, polychrome and gilded wood. Good condition.
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Spanish Baroque Antique 18th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects

Materials

Wood

A Huge Christ of Pity, Normandy circa 1480
Located in PARIS, FR
A rare and large Christ of pity, or Christ in bonds. Jesus is sitting on a rock, stripped of his clothes, awaiting his execution. Monoxyle Ash wood carved in the round. Traces of po...
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French Medieval Antique 18th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects

Materials

Wood, Ash

Ancient Classic Form Khmer Urn or Vase
Located in New York, NY
A Khmer urn or vase with a sober, classic form from the Khmer region of ancient Cambodia. Classic form, sober pieces such as these compliment sober, m...
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Cambodian Tribal Antique 18th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects

Materials

Clay

Quality Antique 18th century mahogany longcase clock
Located in Ipswich, GB
Quality Antique 18th century mahogany longcase clock, having a quality antique 18th century longcase clock, a quality mahogany case with a ...
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English Antique 18th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects

Materials

Brass

Pair of Delft Beaker Vases by the De Paauw Factory
By De Paauw
Located in New York, NY
Each decorated with a central oval cartouche enclosing birds and foliage with diaperwork and flowerhead reserve.
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Dutch Antique 18th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects

Materials

Delft, Paint

Korean Ceramic Kakinoheta Chawan Tea Bowl
Located in Atlanta, GA
A "Kakinoheta" type ceramic chawan (tea bowl) made in Korean during Joseon dynasty circa 16th-17th century. The bowl has a slight irregular flat shape w...
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Korean Other Antique 18th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects

Materials

Ceramic

A 16th Century Style Renaissance Giltwood Frame, Florence Italy
Located in Sheffield, MA
Great carved reliefs throughout
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Italian Antique 18th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects

Natural 81.95 Gram Bicolor Tourmaline Crystal Elongated on Mica Specimen
By Deloris "Dee" Giltz 1
Located in Peshawar, PK
Natural 81.95 Gram Bicolor Tourmaline Crystal Elongated On Mica Specimen WEIGHT: 81.95 grams DIMENSION: 2.8 x 3.2 x 1.9 Cm ORIGIN : Nooristan, Afghanistan COLOR: Pink And Black ...
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Afghan Adam Style Antique 18th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects

Materials

Crystal

French Original Black Painted Portable 18th Century Writing Desk
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
An original black painted portable desk from the end of the 18th century. With owner initials, the desk has a French hand-written address on the inside. ...
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French Louis XVI Antique 18th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects

Materials

Wood

Genuine Natural Clustered Trilobites in Matrix 19 lbs
Located in New York, NY
Ptychopariida is a large, heterogeneous order of trilobite containing some of the most primitive species known. The earliest species occurred in the second half of the Lower Cambrian...
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects

Materials

Acrylic

Large Natural Gogotte Formation
Located in Pease pottage, West Sussex
A Gogotte Formation Of natural form, dating from the Oligocene period (30 Million years ago). Beguiling natural mineral formation, they are the result of calcium carbonate binding w...
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French Antique 18th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects

Materials

Stone

Large Red Iridescent Ammonite Fossil
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
A large red iridescent ammonite fossil dating from the late cretaceous period (100.5 – 66 million years ago). This huge plancenticeras ammonite is approximately 16 inches tall and has an iridescent lustre that showcases a vibrant red hue. Once a living creature, this ammonite has developed its red iridescent lustre over millions of years of compression, transforming into a striking gemstone. A rare find. Provenance: From the fascinating collection of Gordon Walkden (1944-2022), emeritus Professor of Geology at Aberdeen University. Affectionally known as Aberdeen’s answer to Indiana Jones, Walkden contributed enormously to research through his papers and talks on British marbles, minerals and fossils...
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects

Materials

Stone

16.00 Carat Glamorous Bi Color Tourmaline With Albite From Kunar, Afghanistan
By Deloris "Dee" Giltz 1
Located in Peshawar, PK
16.00 Carat Glamorous Bi Color Tourmaline With Albite From Kunar, Afghanistan Weight: 16.00 Carat Dimension: 2.9 x 1.7 x 1.2 Cm Origin: Kunar, Afghanistan Tourmaline is a crysta...
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Afghan Adam Style Antique 18th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects

Materials

Rock Crystal

Fossil Ammonite Mortality Plate
Located in Scorton, GB
A genuinely extraordinary fossil shell mortality bedrock plate, expertly prepared. This remarkable specimen showcases a breathtaking array of uniquely detailed specimens. Conserved,...
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North African Prehistoric Antique 18th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects

Materials

Limestone

French White Carrara Marble Sculpture
Located in Dallas, TX
This 1890s French White Carrara Marble Sculpture is a timeless and elegant masterpiece, hand-crafted from the finest marble in France. Its classic design and high-quality material ma...
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects

Materials

Carrara Marble

18th Century German Clear Glass Decorated Bottle
Located in Basildon, GB
An 18th Century German, or possibly Bohemian, Clear Glass Bottle. Flattened octagonal shape. Hand decorated with blue, orange and green flowers. 15.5cm / 6" High
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German Antique 18th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects

Materials

Glass

Antique Late 18th Century Louis XVI Gilt Gold Patinated Bronze Mantel Clock
Located in London, GB
Antique Late 18th Century Louis XVI Gilt Gold Patinated Bronze Mantel Clock French, Late 18th Century Height 57cm, width 40cm, depth 12cm A wonderful example of late 18th century ...
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French Louis XVI Antique 18th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects

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Bronze, Ormolu

17th Century Obelisk-Shaped Table Clock
Located in London, GB
17th Century obelisk-shaped table clock Italian, 17th Century Height 28cm, width 9cm, depth 7cm A stunning piece from the 17th century, this table clock is a precious element of horological artistry and mechanical innovation. Encased in gilt and glass, the delicate clock is shaped akin to an obelisk, an intriguing symbol that lends a striking visual appeal. The foundation of the timepiece is a gilt brass and...
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Italian Baroque Antique 18th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects

Materials

Brass, Ormolu

Fossil Knightia Alta Fish Shoal Lithographic Limestone Plate
Located in Scorton, GB
This visually stunning statement piece, designed for placement, captures a shoal of Knightia Alta fish for vertical wa authentically fossilised within the original silt beds of a once tropical lagoon from the Green River, Wyoming. The unique sub-lithographic limestone plate presents a remarkable opportunity for collectors and enthusiasts to own a piece of natural history. This extraordinary find features a considerable slab of specimen fish...
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American Prehistoric Antique 18th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects

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Limestone

CHILD JESUS SAVIOR OF THE WORLD 18th Century
Located in Madrid, ES
CHILD JESUS SAVIOR OF THE WORLD 18th Century portuguese sculpture in polychrome and gilded wood with fabric cover. Mounted on a spherical base and golden plinth. Shine in silver, un...
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Portuguese Baroque Antique 18th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects

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Wood

Spanish Alms Box / Wall Decoration in Blue Yellow Patina, 18th Century
Located in Barcelona, ES
Carved wood hand painted donation / offering ALM Box, Spain, 18th century. Polychromed carved wood church collection offering donation money box as wall decoration. Wall hanging collection / donation money box. Originally used to collect donations at Christian churches/chapels. Interesting to be used as key box or key cabinet or as wall decoration Rare find. Provenance: Private collection. No key avaliable. Overall Measures: 46 cm H x 31,5 cm W x 14 cm D Poor box...
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Spanish Medieval Antique 18th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects

Materials

Wood, Pine

18th CENTURY NEOCLASSIC CLOCK WITH CHARIOT
Located in Firenze, FI
Refined neoclassical clock in gilded bronze and marble base. The body consists of a classical depiction with a gilded bronze chariot and a swan's head, inside which sits a draped gir...
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French Neoclassical Revival Antique 18th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Artefact from the Maghreb Sculptured Torso Figure
Located in Scorton, GB
A human torso (lacking head) carved from a limestone [yet to be determined]; the enigmatic whole torso is strongly represented in an upright stance, arms purposefully rigid to each s...
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Malian Prehistoric Antique 18th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects

Materials

Stone

17th Century Dutch Brass Hemskirk Candlestick
Located in West Chester, PA
17th century Dutch brass Hemskirk candlestick.
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European Antique 18th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects

Ed Moulthrop (1916-2003) 15" Turned Sweet Gum wood footed Large Bowl
Located in Virginia Beach, VA
Edward Moulthrop, recognized as the father of modern wood turning, is credited with moving wood turning from a simple craft to an art form. This early example in sweet gum is a large...
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Mid-Century Modern Antique 18th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects

Materials

Maple

17th Century Marble Bust of Man
Located in New Orleans, LA
Beautiful, albeit heavily distressed stone bust depicting an authoritarian man on a pedestal. Softly colored grey stone with many details intact including draping on tunic, eyes, be...
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French Classical Roman Antique 18th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects

Materials

Stone

1610-1640/Japanese White Porcelain Blue and White Vase/"Imari Ware"/Sake Bottle
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
I bought a very nice vase with white porcelain and blue dye. This is a sake bottle called Imari ware in Japan. Imari ware is a kiln with a long history that began in the 17th cen...
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Japanese Edo Antique 18th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects

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Porcelain