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Period: 16th Century
Polychrome wooden statue depicting Guanyin Bodhisattva, Ming, 16th century
Located in Milano, IT
In a realm where time stands still, there exists a 16th-century masterpiece, a sculpture of unparalleled beauty that transports you to the heart of the Ming dynasty. Here, in a place of reverence and artistry, sits the Chinese Bodhisattva Guanyin, the embodiment of compassion, enshrined in a form of breathtaking elegance. Guanyin's divine presence is unveiled as he is seated in padmasana, the lotus position, a symbol of purity and enlightenment. His regal robes...
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Chinese Ming Antique 16th Century Folk Art

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Wood

Antique Renaissance Biblical Panel Carving Polychrome Decoration, 16th Century
Located in Bristol, GB
ANTIQUE CARVED PANEL Depicting a dramatic biblical scene, possibly related to the Old Testament story of Abraham and Issac. A younger figure is depicted on their knees praying, whi...
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Italian Renaissance Antique 16th Century Folk Art

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Wood, Paint, Giltwood, Pine

16th Century Wooden Madonna with Child, circa 1500
Located in Esbeek, NL
Beautiful Madonna with child, original polygrome, circa 1500 Flemish, South of Netherland.
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Belgian Antique 16th Century Folk Art

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Wood

Gothic sculpted panel in oak from the 16th century, Belgium
Located in Meulebeke, BE
Belgium / 16th century / wooden sculpted panel / oak / Gothic / Rustic / Antique A panel in oak wood enriched with Gothic graphic carvings. Hand carved in Belgium in the 16th centur...
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Belgian Gothic Antique 16th Century Folk Art

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Oak

Renaissance Altar Frame, probably Italy, late 16th Century
Located in Greding, DE
Large and architecturally structured frame from an altar retable, likely originating in 16th-century Italy made from pine and linden tree. The composition features a tripartite layou...
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Italian Renaissance Antique 16th Century Folk Art

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Pine

1593. Beleg van Geertruidenberg
Located in UTRECHT, UT
Obverse: Geertruidenberg under siege by the armies of prince Maurice by land and by water Reverse: .*. / GERTRVDIS / BERGA. AB. HISP. / VINDICANT. ORD / CONFŒD. DVCE. PRIN / NASS. IN...
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Dutch Antique 16th Century Folk Art

Materials

Silver

Rare 16th Century French Carving Depicting Prudentia
Located in Middleburg, VA
Rare 16th Century French Carving Depicting "Prudentia". Always depicted with a snake and a hand mirror, Prudentia was considered to be one of the four Cardinal Virtues. Sometimes scu...
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French Renaissance Antique 16th Century Folk Art

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Wood, Oak

16th century sculpted oak Gothic panel, Belgium
Located in Meulebeke, BE
Belgium / 16th century / wooden sculpted panel / oak / Gothic / Rustic / Antique A panel in oak wood enriched with Gothic graphic carvings. Hand carved in Belgium in the 16th centur...
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Belgian Gothic Antique 16th Century Folk Art

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Oak

Wooden Made Crucifixion of Jesus, Italian Manufacture, Late XVI Century
Located in Roma, IT
Crucifixion of Jesus is an original wood sculpture realized at the end of the XVI century. Rare sculpture in lacquered and painted wood (lacque...
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Italian Antique 16th Century Folk Art

Materials

Wood

16th Century Pair of Spanish Polychrome Wooden Footings with Medieval Scenes
Located in Marbella, ES
16th Century pair of Spanish wooden footings with medieval scenes of fantastic animals and floral motifs. Polychrome in dark colors on a vivid red background. Two pieces with grea...
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Spanish Antique 16th Century Folk Art

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Wood

Late 16thC French Wood Carving of a Female
Located in Malibu, CA
16th century artifact imported from Europe; a beautiful figure with patinaed painted wood. An alter piece with a hook on the back for hanging. Lovely adorn...
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European Renaissance Antique 16th Century Folk Art

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Wood

Rare French 16th century primitive wool comb
Located in Meulebeke, BE
France / 16th century / wool comb / wood, metal / Rustic / Mid-century A rare to find primitive wool comb from the 16th century. Hand-crafted in France in wood with iron spikes. This antique comb...
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French Rustic Antique 16th Century Folk Art

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Metal

N.d. Marriage Hessel van Hermane Anna van Lyauckema
Located in UTRECHT, UT
Obverse: H ✶ VAN ✶ – HERMANA ✶, crowned coat of arms with lion crest Reverse: ✶ A ✶ VAN ✶ – ✶ LYAUCKEMA ✶, crowned diamond-shaped coat of arms Earliest known Dutch wedding medal and...
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Other Antique 16th Century Folk Art

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Silver

Italian 16th Century Pair of Curios Chest Feet The Sea Monk Folk Art
Located in Lowestoft, GB
A rather odd pair of hardwood carved furniture feet from South Tyrolean region Italy, possibly from a ecclesiastical piece like a chest. They remind me of the early imagery of the S...
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Italian Antique 16th Century Folk Art

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Hardwood

1596. The Triple Alliantie
Located in UTRECHT, UT
Obverse: COMMVNIS. QVOS. CAVSA. MOVET. SOCIAT, three soldiers at altar in which are engraved the words LIBERT / PATRI Reverse: TITVLVS FOEDERIS MDXVI, soldier pointing at sign on pil...
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Dutch Antique 16th Century Folk Art

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Silver

Christ on the cross Iron High period - 16th century
Located in Saint ouen, FR
Christ on the cross Iron High period - 16th century Historical piece h 57 x l 34 cms Réf pm / 12 1900 euros
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Antique 16th Century Folk Art

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Iron

N.d. Charles V dedication medal on his crowning and the planned Imperial
Located in UTRECHT, UT
Obverse: crowned and armoured bust right with order chain of the Golden Fleece Reverse: blank After H. Krafft, after a design by A. Dürer OLD SILVER CAST EXTREMELY RARE Four ...
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German Classical Roman Antique 16th Century Folk Art

Materials

Silver

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H 3.1 in W 4.2 in D 0.002 in
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