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Royal silver coach in 18th century style pulled by four horses
Located in Porto, PT
Description: 18th century style silver royal carriage pulled by four horses. Metal: Silver. Origin: Dutch. Weight: 107.00 grams. Brand: Espada. Dimensions: 12.7x3.1cm. Content: 830/1...
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European Antique 18th Century and Earlier Animal Sculptures
Materials
Silver
$450 Sale Price
50% Off
Small 17th-18th Century French Carved Oak Lion Fragment
Located in Buisson, FR
Wonderful and unique small hand carved oak lion fragment. Beautiful weathered.
France circa 1650-1750
Weathered. measurements include the wooden pedestal.
H:11cm W:6cm D:5,5cm
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French Baroque Antique 18th Century and Earlier Animal Sculptures
Materials
Oak
$269 Sale Price
52% Off
Pair of Antique Chinese Han Dynasty Pottery Red Horse Head Funerary Tomb Figures
Located in Forney, TX
A 2000 year old pair of similarly styled antique Chinese pottery horse heads dating to the Han dynasty (206 BC-AD 220)
Large authentic painted grey clay terracotta sculptural tomb objects, one with red pigment, one with red over white slip decoration, both crisply molded, carved and detailed.
These finely carved horse head funerary figures feature excellent attention to detail and realistic characteristics, moldeled with an upright mane, the wooden ears missing, likely long deteriorated, a normal and expected feature considering the age.
The Han Dynasty horse head...
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Chinese Han Antique 18th Century and Earlier Animal Sculptures
Materials
Clay, Earthenware
Italian 18th Century Carved Giltwood Neo Classical Style bird Ornament
Located in Buisson, FR
Beautiful handcarved giltwood bird ornament.
Made out of wood with later chalk restorations.
Italy circa 1780 . Weathered, losses and old repairs.
Measurements individual and includ...
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Italian Neoclassical Antique 18th Century and Earlier Animal Sculptures
Materials
Wood
$424 Sale Price
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Pair of Antique Hand-Carved Wooden Griffin Figures – Exquisite Architectural Sal
Located in Lincoln, GB
Pair of Antique Hand-Carved Wooden Griffin Figures – Exquisite Architectural Salvage
Stunning pair of antique hand-carved wooden griffins embodies the drama and elegance of 18th to...
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier Animal Sculptures
Materials
Wood
18th Century Wooden Phoenix Bird
Located in Kastrup, DK
Decorative 18th century wooden phoenix bird with polychrome lacquer. From Henan Province, China.
Untouched original condition.
Measures: Height bird 22....
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Chinese Qing Antique 18th Century and Earlier Animal Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Japan Important Large Pair Early Shinto Temple Lions Hand-Carved, 18th Century
Located in South Burlington, VT
Just discovered and coming from a Shinto Shrine deaccession
Call or message us for details or to reserve.
Japan an early and superb pair (2) of mythical Shi Shi Temple Foo Dogs als...
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Japanese Edo Antique 18th Century and Earlier Animal Sculptures
Materials
Wood
$22,800 Sale Price / set
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Exquisite Han Dynasty Ceramic Horse
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Own a tangible piece of history with this captivating antique ceramic horse, a relic , probably from the illustrious Han Dynasty , This beautifully restored artefact offers a uniqu...
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Chinese Antique 18th Century and Earlier Animal Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Antique Pair of Hand-Carved Sculptures of Lions The Netherlands, 1723
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Magnificent and rare pair of 18th Century Dutch Colonial sculptures of lions.
Striking Dutch design from 1723!
Original hand-carved solid oak sculptures of lions.
The pair is dated a...
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Dutch Dutch Colonial Antique 18th Century and Earlier Animal Sculptures
Materials
Oak
Dutch Delft Polychrome Model of a Cow
By Delft
Located in Downingtown, PA
De Gilde-os: A Celebratory Dutch Delft Cow,
Polychrome Pastoral: Dutch Delftware, Circa 1760
This captivating Dutch Delftware cow model, dating to circa 1760, is an exceptional exam...
Category
Dutch Rococo Antique 18th Century and Earlier Animal Sculptures
Materials
Delft, Faience, Pottery
Large Early Tang Dynasty Painted Pottery Model of a Prancing Horse, TL Tested
Located in Austin, TX
A magnificent and large early Tang dynasty (618-906 AD) model of a prancing or dancing horse, circa 7th century.
The majestic animal is caught mid-motion, one leg raised, head grace...
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Chinese Tang Antique 18th Century and Earlier Animal Sculptures
Materials
Pottery
Late Ming Era Documented Glazed Pottery Horse
Located in Kastrup, DK
An elegant Chinese Ming dynasty pottery figurine depicting a horse in a standing pose with polychrome finish (aubergine, light brown and g...
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Chinese Ming Antique 18th Century and Earlier Animal Sculptures
Materials
Pottery
8-19th Century Wooden Horse
Located in Kastrup, DK
A Indian 18-19th century hand-carved wooden horse decorated with polychrome colors.
In original untouched condition with a beautiful age-related patina, showing the antique authentic...
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Indian Folk Art Antique 18th Century and Earlier Animal Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Pair 18th C. Hand Carved Marble Figures Lions Sculptures Garden Statues
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Pair 18th C. Carved Marble Terracotta Figures Lions Sculptures Garden Statues LA . Rare large Pair of early 18th century carved marble terracotta Figures of regal lions, holding an i...
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Italian Antique 18th Century and Earlier Animal Sculptures
Materials
Stone, Marble
Pair of Han Dynasty Pottery Horses and Equestrian Riders
Located in Dallas, TX
A wonderful pair of Ex Sotheby’s painted Polychrome Equestrian Horse and Riders made from gray pottery, Presents beautifully and guaranteed authentic with provenance and COA.
Measures: Height 11.5 inches and width 11 inches
Condition: Possible professional restorations but not detectable.
Provenance: Sotheby’s London. 16th November, 1999. Lot 12 (2 of 4 horses in that lot).
Sotheby’s New York, NY September 14, 2019.
The importance of the horse in the history and culture of China can be viewed, in part, through the artistic legacy of this great civilization. In sculpture, painting, and literature, horses were glorified and revered. Horses were believed to be related to mythological dragons, reflecting their sacred status within society. During the unification of China under the Han Dynasty, bands of mounted nomadic warriors from the north threatened the country. In order to thwart their attacks, the Chinese sought to import stronger, faster steeds from Central Asia (as opposed to the Mongol ponies used by the invaders), eventually leading to the creation of the Silk Road. This small sculpture of a mounted soldier reveals the crucial military role of the horse. When compared to the diminutive stature of the rider, the importance of the horse becomes readily apparent. This creature provided security and strength, allowing the Empire to secure its borders and expand its influences across Central Asia. The magnificent regalia of the horse, including a brilliantly painted saddle in red and green/gold, reflect the respect this animal received. The warrior as well is gorgeously decorated with a painted red tunic and gray chest...
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Chinese Chinoiserie Antique 18th Century and Earlier Animal Sculptures
Materials
Pottery
FRAGMENT OF SARCOPHAGUS, Egypt, end of the New Kingdom to Late Period.
Located in Nice, Cote d
Azur
FRAGMENT OF SARCOPHAGUS
Painted with the djed pillar topped with the atef crown.
This type of symbol was frequently painted on the bottoms of sarcophagus vats.
H. 79,5 cm
Egypt, end ...
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Egyptian Egyptian Antique 18th Century and Earlier Animal Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Sui or Tang Dynasty Painted Pottery Armored Horse And Rider
Located in Dallas, TX
Sui or Qi Dynasty Painted Pottery Armored Horse and Warrior
Sui Dynasty (581-618)
Height: 11 Inches x 10.5 Wide x 4.25 Deep
Provenance: Weisbrod Chinese Art, Ltd., New York
Conditi...
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Chinese Tang Antique 18th Century and Earlier Animal Sculptures
Materials
Pottery
Pair of 18th Century Italian Gilt Fragment Horse Head Sculptures
By Interi
Located in Dublin, Dalkey
Pair of 18th century Italian gold-leaf fragment horse head sculptures.
The pair is made of 18th century Italian water-gilt fragments mounted on scroll wood bases. The fragments come...
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Italian Rococo Antique 18th Century and Earlier Animal Sculptures
Materials
Gold Leaf
18th Talavera Polychrome Pottery Lion Figure
Located in Marbella, ES
Sculpture of a seated rampant lion, modeled in glazed earthenware and hand-decorated in vivid shades of cobalt blue, mustard yellow, and touches of black, typical of the traditional ...
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Spanish Antique 18th Century and Earlier Animal Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Northern Qi Dynasty Pottery Model of an Ox and Cart
Located in Austin, TX
A fine pottery model of an ox and cart, Northern Qi Dynasty (550 - 577 AD), China.
Realistically molded, the ox displays wonderful musculature and elemen...
Category
Chinese Antique 18th Century and Earlier Animal Sculptures
Materials
Pottery, Acrylic
Northern Wei To Tang Dynasty Painted Pottery Horse And Rider
Located in Dallas, TX
Chinese Tomb Painted Pottery Horse with Soldier
Northern Wei to Tang Dynasty (386-534)
Height 12.75 Inches x 11 Wide x 3.75 Deep
Provenance: Weisbrod Chinese Art, Ltd., New York
Co...
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Chinese Tang Antique 18th Century and Earlier Animal Sculptures
Materials
Pottery
Costa Rica Jade Avian Axe God Celt Pendant Pre Columbian, 500 AD-1500 AD
Located in Dallas, TX
Fine Costa Rican Jade Axe God,
Guanacaste-Nicoya region, ca. A.D. 1-1500
Of celt form depicting the mythical part human- part avian figure, with circular eyes...
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Costa Rican Pre-Columbian Antique 18th Century and Earlier Animal Sculptures
Materials
Jade
A Heavy Carved Stone Armorial Relief from a Chateau in Nice, France, Circa 1700
Located in Dallas, TX
More information coming soon…
Dating to circa 1700, this heavy stone armorial has been hand-carved in relief. The 9 1/2 inch thick stone was found on a chateau in Nice, France. Th...
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French Antique 18th Century and Earlier Animal Sculptures
Materials
Stone
Vintage Regency Brass Deer - a Pair
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A gorgeous set of vintage Regency brass deer. A beautiful set of one buck and one doe. Acquired from a Palm Beach estate
Category
Regency Antique 18th Century and Earlier Animal Sculptures
Materials
Brass
Pair Chinese Ming Dynasty Glazed Buddhist Lions and Attendants, 17th Century
Located in Austin, TX
A fantastic pair of large Chinese tileworks sancai glazed Buddhistic lions and attendants, late Ming Dynasty, first half of the 17th century, Shanxi, China. Presented on custom 20th century wood and lacquer table-form stands.
This pair of lions and attendants portray Buddhist lions...
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Chinese Ming Antique 18th Century and Earlier Animal Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic, Wood
Bronze salamander - 17th century
Located in Bruxelles, BE
Bronze salamander
Italy, 17th century
Patinated bronze
4 x 17 x 10 cm
This finely cast bronze salamander exemplifies the 17th-century fascination with naturalistic forms and animal ...
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Italian Renaissance Antique 18th Century and Earlier Animal Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
18th Century Chinese Qing Bronze Duck Incense Burner Sculpture
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
18th Century Chinese bronze duck incense burner, Qing period
Please note that one foot is missing, broken off, see detailed image.
Category
Chinese Qing Antique 18th Century and Earlier Animal Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
$760 Sale Price
49% Off
Antique Carved Stone Lion Head Sculpture
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
An antique carved sandstone head of a lion, mounted to a custom steel display stand. This interesting looking lion dates back hundreds of years to the Stuart period in the 1600s - a ...
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier Animal Sculptures
Materials
Sandstone
French Bronze Sculpture of Youth Wrangling a Horse by Guillaume Coustou
By Coustou
Located in Middleburg, VA
French Bronze Sculpture of Youth Wrangling a Horse by Guillaume Coustou (1677-1746). Best known for his monumental statues of horses, Coustou was the royal sculptor for Louis XIV an...
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French Louis XIV Antique 18th Century and Earlier Animal Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Chinese Han Dynasty Pottery Horse Head
Located in Bradenton, FL
Chinese Han Dynasty Pottery Horse Head. Crisply modelled with sharp features, including a gaping mouth, nostrils, eyes, ears and an alert exp...
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Chinese Han Antique 18th Century and Earlier Animal Sculptures
Materials
Pottery
Ming Dynasty Period Male Foo Dog Guardian Lion Hand-Carved Sculpture
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Chinese Ming Dynasty period (1368 - 1644) hand-carved stone Foo Dog guardian lion sculpture depicting a male placing his paw atop a ball. Created in Ch...
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Chinese Ming Antique 18th Century and Earlier Animal Sculptures
Materials
Stone
Pair of 1615 English Polychrome Painted Heraldic Lion Newel Banisters Finials
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Wer are delighted to offer this exceptionally rare pair of King James 1st 1615 English Heraldic Lion Newel Finials with period Polychrome paint
Where ...
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English Jacobean Antique 18th Century and Earlier Animal Sculptures
Materials
Oak
Large Tang Dynasty Bactrian Camel And Rider Pottery Sculpture
Located in Dallas, TX
Large Tang Dynasty Painted Pottery Camel w/ Rider
Tang Dynasty (618-907)
Approx. 28.75 x 20 x 10.5
A TL test existed when in Weisbrods hands but is not available due to loss. Plea...
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Chinese Tang Antique 18th Century and Earlier Animal Sculptures
Materials
Pottery
Tony Duquette Silver Articulated Fish Sculptures
Located in Studio City, CA
Pair of identical Sterling Silver realistically modeled fish with articulated sections allowing the body to move from side to side. Original purpose: fish spice box...
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German Antique 18th Century and Earlier Animal Sculptures
Materials
Silver Plate
$3,899 / set
18th Century Folk Carved Lion
Located in Greenwich, CT
Charming 18th century carved and painted lion in repose, having full mane and growling expression. Wonderful naive quality and retaining original paint decoration.
Category
European Antique 18th Century and Earlier Animal Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Chinese Early Qing Pair Blanc de Chine Porcelain Hawk Figures
Located in Bishop
s Stortford, Hertfordshire
A very finely made pair antique Chinese porcelain blanc de chine figures of hawks dating from the early qing period and from the 18th century, possibly from the Kangxi reign. The fig...
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Chinese Qing Antique 18th Century and Earlier Animal Sculptures
Materials
Porcelain
Salt-Glazed Solid Agateware Cat with Candle Holder, Staffordshire, Mid-18th C.
Located in Katonah, NY
Staffordshire, England, circa 1745 – 1760
This charming and unusual figure depicts a seated cat, its body marbled in tones of buff, grey, and warm brown, the patterns flowing like fur beneath a translucent salt glaze.
From the crown of its head rises a small candleholder—an enchanting, functional variation that transforms the cat into a decorative light for the Georgian home.
The salt-glazed surface has a gentle satin sheen, enlivened by a cobalt wash brushed across the ears and shoulders, a subtle touch of colour that draws the eye. The figure is compact and beautifully balanced, exuding both humor and grace: a work of wit and craftsmanship meant to charm and amuse as much as to illuminate.
As a pair, this cat with candleholder and its companion cat carrying a mouse form a dialogue of light and life—one playful, one practical—representing the Staffordshire potters’ genius for turning everyday subjects into artful curiosities.
Attribution and Significance
Within the history of English ceramics, agateware animals represent the marriage of experimentation and domestic charm.
They were objects of conversation—proof of a potter’s technical mastery and a household’s refinement.
This cat, with its delicate candleholder, captures that artistic playfulness and innovation.
The glaze’s clarity, the elegant pose, and the subtle marbling make it not only an artifact of mid-18th-century Staffordshire but also a small masterpiece of whimsy and craft.
Scholarly Analysis and Authentication
The figure is made from laminated clays of contrasting colors, known as laid agate, a technique perfected in Staffordshire workshops during the 1740s and 1750s.
Strata of buff, pale grey, and iron-bearing brown clay were rolled together, pressed into a two-part mold, and luted along the spine before firing.
The cat’s body thus shows true through-body marbling: the veining continues through the thickness of the clay, not merely applied on the surface.
The candle socket, made from a single buff clay rather than agate, was luted to the head before glazing.
This practical choice prevented distortion during firing and was a typical workshop economy seen in other mid-18th-century functional animal forms.
The piece was salt-glazed in a wood- or coal-fired kiln into which common salt was introduced near peak temperature.
Sodium vapor combined with the silica of the clay to form a thin, glassy coating.
Here, the glaze is smooth and even, suggesting the cat was fired within a protective sagger.
The underside of the figure is open, revealing the pressed-clay interior.
Two or three minute stilt contacts are visible on the bottom ledge, confirming that the figure rested on kiln props during firing rather than being supported from beneath a closed base.
The cobalt wash was brushed under the glaze before firing.
It fuses permanently into the surface, creating soft haloes of blue wholly consistent with decoration on salt-glazed figures from the Whieldon circle circa 1750-1760.
Later 19th-century reproductions employ overpainted enamels that sit atop the glaze.
The open underside, authentic stratified body, integrated socket, and original cobalt staining collectively identify this as a genuine product of Staffordshire’s mid-18th-century agateware tradition, most plausibly from the orbit of Thomas Whieldon at Fenton Vivian or a closely related potter.
The measured height, modelling, and marbling correspond closely to examples in the Burnap Collection (nos.. 362–363, Nelson-Atkins Museum) and Sotheby’s (2015) — “A Staffordshire agateware cat-form candlestick, circa 1755.
Provenance / Condition:
Current Condition: Excellent, with one ear repaired at the tip and restoration at the top of the candleholder; the glaze remains bright and continuous across the body and socket.
References:
Burnap Collection, English Pottery 1675–1825, nos. 362–363.
Sotheby’s (2015) — “A Staffordshire agateware cat-form candlestick, circa 1755.
Christie’s, London 2010, lot 82.
1stDibs “Staffordshire Agateware Pottery Saltglaze Figure of a Cat,” item ref LU95812370442 Price: $4,482.16
Chipstone Foundation, Marbled Agateware: Techniques and Identification, 2005.
Henry Sandon, Staffordshire Pottery, 1970, pp. 52–54.
John Howard Antiques, Antique Agateware...
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English Folk Art Antique 18th Century and Earlier Animal Sculptures
Materials
Stoneware
Classical Marble Stone Fragment Lions Claw
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Possibly classical or later, carved stone fragment in the form of a stylized lion’s paw or foliate terminal, likely from a column base, furniture mount, or architectural element. Pal...
Category
Italian Antique 18th Century and Earlier Animal Sculptures
Materials
Limestone
Pair Dutch Delft Blue Cows 18th Century
By Delft
Located in Basildon, GB
A rare pair of 18th Century Dutch Delft cows, blue and white, made in the De Twee Scheepjes (The Two Little Ships) factory, circa 1780.
24 cm (9 inches) lo...
Category
Dutch Dutch Colonial Antique 18th Century and Earlier Animal Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
$1,839 Sale Price / set
55% Off
16th Century Southern Germany Carved Wood Bracket Depicting a Mermaid
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
In Medieval Europe and even more during the early 16th century fantastic beasts could be found in Bestiaries, a literary genre close to poetry. A bestiary used the characteristics of...
Category
German Renaissance Antique 18th Century and Earlier Animal Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Hand Carved Oak Lion Sculpture with Coat of Arms, France, Circa 1650
Located in Buisson, FR
Wonderful and unique small hand carved oak lion sculpture holding a coat of arms. Beautiful patina.
France circa 1650-1750
Weathered. measurements include the wooden pedestal.
H:12cm...
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French Baroque Antique 18th Century and Earlier Animal Sculptures
Materials
Oak
Antique Italian Manger Animals
Located in New York, NY
Italian Christmas Manger Animals. Set of six antique hand painted and modeled terracotta 17th century Neapolitan creche animals, in beautiful mottled...
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Italian Antique 18th Century and Earlier Animal Sculptures
Materials
Terracotta
$4,500 / set
Baroque Limestone Lion from Solgården, circa 1700s
Located in Kastrup, DK
French carved seated lion with a ring in his mouth, carved French limestone, circa 1700s.
Provenance: The Danish author Karen Branson 1875-1936, One of ...
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Danish Baroque Antique 18th Century and Earlier Animal Sculptures
Materials
Limestone
$17,952 Sale Price
25% Off
Large 18th Century Gilt Wood Eagle
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
A large early 18th century carved gilt wood eagle, mounted on a square red velvet covered plinth.
Originally used as a lectern adornment, this archite...
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English Victorian Antique 18th Century and Earlier Animal Sculptures
Materials
Wood, Giltwood
Pair of Chinese Porcelain Cats, circa 1750
Located in New York, NY
Pair of Chinese porcelain cats, circa 1750.
Category
Antique 18th Century and Earlier Animal Sculptures
Materials
Porcelain
18th Century Viennese Figural Porcelain Greek Mythology Group of Europa and Zeus
Located in Haarlem, NL
Beautiful large Greek mythology white porcelain figural group with Europa en Zeus.
I never came across such a large model and think it's impressive by size, details and color.
...
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Austrian Antique 18th Century and Earlier Animal Sculptures
Materials
Porcelain
18th Century Wooden Phoenix Bird
Located in Kastrup, DK
Decorative 18th century wooden Phoenix bird with polychrome lacquer.
From Henan Province, China.
Untouched original condition.
Measures: Height bird 21...
Category
Chinese Qing Antique 18th Century and Earlier Animal Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Calzetta Da Ravenna Severo Candlestick Depicting a Kneeling Satyr
By Severo Calzetta da Ravenna
Located in Milano, IT
Calzetta Da Ravenna (Attivo Tra IL 1496 E IL 1543 circa) Severo. Circle of. Candlestick depicting a kneeling satyr.
The model of the present bronze is the ""kneeling satyr"" attributed to Severo Calzetta da Ravenna, one of the main Paduan bronze sculptors of the first half of the 16th century, whose figure was rediscovered by Planiscig in 1935 (L. Planiscig, ""Severo da Ravenna...
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Italian Renaissance Antique 18th Century and Earlier Animal Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
$14,362 Sale Price
20% Off
Rare Early 18th century Irish Carved Folk Art Talbot
Located in Greenwich, CT
Very rare carved and painted wood talbot, a now extinct breed of dog often found in heraldic devices in both England and Ireland, this example in original painted surface and possess...
Category
Irish Folk Art Antique 18th Century and Earlier Animal Sculptures
Materials
Pine
Rare Pair of Antique Carved Stone Lions from Italy, Circa 1600
Located in Dallas, TX
These utterly captivating, hand-carved stone lions hail from Italy and date to circa 1600, possibly even earlier. Their regal couchant (lying down) posture adds an air of majestic charm to any setting. One lion gracefully rests its forepaws on a stone ball, while the other clutches a coat of arms shield. They are carved in the same stylistic manner as many of the medieval lions...
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Italian Medieval Antique 18th Century and Earlier Animal Sculptures
Materials
Stone
Chinese Ming Dynasty Silver Nine Phoenix Coronet Crown, 16th/17th Century
Located in Austin, TX
An amazing and rare Chinese silver Nine Phoenix Coronet or Crown, Ming Dynasty (1368 to 1644), late 16th to early 17th century, China.
A delicate and...
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Chinese Antique 18th Century and Earlier Animal Sculptures
Materials
Silver, Gold
Pair of 18th Century Temple Elephants Carved in Sandstone from Burma
Located in Kastrup, DK
Pair of rare 18th century temple elephants carved in sandstone with chalk and leftovers of gold leaf.
Chalking is used as a surface to bind gold leaf. Originally fully covered with g...
Category
Burmese Other Antique 18th Century and Earlier Animal Sculptures
Materials
Sandstone
Han Dynasty Pottery Horse and Rider
Located in Dallas, TX
Han Dynasty painted pottery horse and rider
A Chinese Han Dynasty painted pottery horse & rider. Made from grey pottery and cold-painted in white, red and black pigments. The rider dressed as a warrior and in the pose of holding reins for the horse. Comes with a custom sturdy lucite stand.
Measures: Height: 13.5 inches (33cm).
Length: 13 inches
Depth: 5 inches
Han Dynasty (206 BC – AD 220).
Condition: Very good with past restoration to legs.
The great influence of the horse throughout the history of China can...
Category
Chinese Han Antique 18th Century and Earlier Animal Sculptures
Materials
Pottery
Japanese Antique Wooden Lion Mask Engraving Edo Period/1603-1868/Shrine Festival
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
This is a very old Japanese "si-si" mask made in the middle to late Edo period.
(Japanese ``si-si'' is an imaginary animal that deifies a lion.)
It is thought that materials such as...
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Japanese Edo Antique 18th Century and Earlier Animal Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Dragon "Mythical Beast" Sandstone Relief
Located in Kastrup, DK
400 - 600 Year old charming and artistic sandstone relief. Dragon "mythical beast" which is a symbol of wisdom.
From Buddha temple in Arakan, Burma....
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Burmese Other Antique 18th Century and Earlier Animal Sculptures
Materials
Sandstone
Rare Pair French Retour D
egypt Terracotta Lions Sculptures Statues Los Angeles
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Rare Pair French Retour D'egypt Terracotta Lions Sculptures Statues Los Angeles , Exceptional fine pair of Large French Retour D'egypt period terra...
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French Empire Antique 18th Century and Earlier Animal Sculptures
Materials
Terracotta
Pre-Columbian Jaguar Head Pendant
Located in Astoria, NY
Pre-Columbian Jaguar Head Pottery Pendant, with traces of green glaze. 2" H x 2" W x 1" D. Provenance: From a New York City Collection.
Category
Central American Pre-Columbian Antique 18th Century and Earlier Animal Sculptures
Materials
Pottery
$650 Sale Price
22% Off
Meissen Porcelain Bear, Johann Gottlieb Kirchner, Johan Joachim Kaendler, 1735
Located in Milano, IT
Hard porcelain bear modeled and painted in gray-brown and black
Manufacture of Meissen, by Johann Gottlieb Kirchner and Johan Joachim Kaendler, 1735
It...
Category
German Baroque Antique 18th Century and Earlier Animal Sculptures
Materials
Porcelain
Han Dynasty Pottery Mythical Bixie Beast TL Tested
Located in Dallas, TX
A Large Chinese Pottery Mythical Creature Figure from the Han Dynasty
China. Western Han Dynasty Circa 25 - 220
TL tested estimated age 1800 years old (+/- 200) by Artemis Testing ...
Category
Chinese Han Antique 18th Century and Earlier Animal Sculptures
Materials
Pottery
Big Hand Carved Painted Stag Sculpture in Wood, Early 18th Century
Located in Stockholm, SE
A big hand carved painted stag sculpture in wood, early 18th century. Pre-owned by a collector. This sculpture are one of a kind.
The stag deer are a symbol of spiritual authority, a deer stag is here depicted in all its magnificent elegance. Wooden sculpture of a life-size deer stag laying upon a rectangular platform base.
The symbol of the stag:
The deer’s antlers are one of the characteristics that have made it the figure of a spiritual superiority, according to some. Like a crown, the antlers grow beyond its body, bringing it closer to the sky and making it sacred. In many cultures, the deer is a symbol of spiritual authority. During a deer’s life the antlers fall off and grow again and the animal is also a symbol of reGeneration.
In the Christian imagination, the deer is a symbol of piety, devotion and of God taking care of his children: men. The legend of Saint Eustace...
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Swedish Arts and Crafts Antique 18th Century and Earlier Animal Sculptures
Materials
Paint, Hardwood
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