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Period: 18th Century and Earlier
Antique Print of a Tiger by A. Kircher, circa 1660
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique print titled 'Vera Trigridis forma'. This is an extremely rare print most likely originating from the Dutch edition (by Janssonius van Waesberge) of 'China Monumentis' by A. ...
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier Decorative Art

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Blaeuwe Mees (Parus caeruleus) – Hand-Coloured Engraving with Text, 1770–1829
Located in Langweer, NL
Blaeuwe Mees (Parus caeruleus) – Hand-Coloured Engraving with Text, 1770–1829 An exquisite hand-coloured engraving of the Eurasian blue tit (Parus caeruleus), from Nederlandsche Vogelen; volgens hunne huisdouding, aert, en eigenschappen beschreeven (Amsterdam, 1770–1829) by Cornelius Nozeman, M. Houttuyn and J.C. Sepp. This monumental multi-volume work was the first comprehensive ornithological study published in the Netherlands, illustrating and describing native birds in life-like poses and natural surroundings, often close to life-size. This example features a lively composition of two blue tits perched on and around a hollow tree stump, the nest...
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Dutch Antique 18th Century and Earlier Decorative Art

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Brent Goose – Antique Bird Engraving by Nozeman and Sepp, 1789
Located in Langweer, NL
Brent Goose – Antique Bird Engraving by Nozeman and Sepp, 1789 This antique hand-colored copperplate engraving, titled ‘Anas, Bernicla’, depicts the brent goose (Branta bernicla), k...
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Dutch Antique 18th Century and Earlier Decorative Art

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Antique Print of Ceremonies of the Incas South America by B. Picart, 1723
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique print of the marriage by blood and the ceremony of giving names to the new born child (by cutting the hair ). This print originates from 'Naaukeurige beschryving der godtsdie...
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier Decorative Art

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Antique Bird Print of the Rook by Sepp Nozeman, 1797
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique print titled 'Corvus, Frugilegus'. The rook (Corvus frugilegus) is a member of the family Corvidae in the passerine order of birds. It was given its binomial name by Carl Lin...
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier Decorative Art

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Antique Print of a Man and Boy ‘Japan, Lacquer’ by G. Audsley, 1882
Located in Langweer, NL
Untitled print, Section IV, plate X. This chromolithograph depicts an old Japanese man and a young Japanese boy. Detailed information about this print available on request. This p...
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier Decorative Art

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Redwing Thrush – Antique Bird Print by Nozeman and Sepp, 1770
Located in Langweer, NL
Redwing Thrush – Antique Bird Print by Nozeman and Sepp, 1770 This antique hand-coloured engraving depicts the redwing (Turdus iliacus), a small migratory thrush from the family Tur...
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European Antique 18th Century and Earlier Decorative Art

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Antique Print of Japanese Modelling Kakiyemon by G. Audsley, 1884
Located in Langweer, NL
Untitled print, Section VIII, plate VI. This chromolithograph depicts a statuette by modeller and painter Kakiyemon. The statuette represents Usugumo, a celebrated lady of Yoshiwara....
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Antique Print with Segments of a Japanese Plate by G. Audsley, 1884
Located in Langweer, NL
Untitled print, Section VII, plate IV. This chromolithograph depicts segments of a circular border of a Japanese plate. Detailed information about this print is available on request....
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier Decorative Art

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Antique Title Page ‘Elephanten Führer’, Augsburg 1741
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique title page 'Elephanten Führer' by Johann Elias Ridinger, Augsburg 1741 This striking engraving serves as the elaborate title page to Johann Elias Ridinger’s celebrated eleph...
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German Antique 18th Century and Earlier Decorative Art

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Antique Print of Silk and Gold Fabrics II Japan by G. Audsley, 1882
Located in Langweer, NL
Untitled print, Section III, plate II. This chromolithograph depicts silk and gold tissues. Detailed information about this print available on request. This print originates from ...
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Antique Print of the Mythical Howo above the Kiri, Japan by G. Audsley, 1882
Located in Langweer, NL
Untitled print, Section IV, plate VI. This chromolithograph the mythical Howo flying above the Kiri (Paulownia imperiales) . The article represented on the plate is the lid of a blac...
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier Decorative Art

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Antique Print of a small Japanese Dish by G. Audsley, 1884
Located in Langweer, NL
Japanese ornamental dish, chromolithograph by Audsley, 1882 This richly colored chromolithograph presents two intricately decorated Japanese lacquer dishes, with one design showing ...
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French Antique 18th Century and Earlier Decorative Art

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Paper

Western Marsh Harrier Nest – Antique Double-Page Engraving, Nozeman Sepp 1770
Located in Langweer, NL
Western Marsh Harrier Nest – Antique Double-Page Engraving, Nozeman & Sepp 1770 This striking antique double-page hand-coloured engraving, titled Milvi Nidus, presents a detailed de...
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European Antique 18th Century and Earlier Decorative Art

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Antique Print of a Macaque and a Red-Shanked Douc by D. Diderot, 1751
Located in Langweer, NL
Title: Plate 21: 'Histoire Naturelle, Regne Animal, 1; Le Macaque - 2; Le Douc' Medium: Print Origin: From 'The Encyclopédie ou Dictionnaire raisonné des sciences, des arts et des ...
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French Antique 18th Century and Earlier Decorative Art

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Antique Medical Print Pl. II by D. Diderot, circa 1760
Located in Langweer, NL
Plate II: 'Chirurgie'. (Surgery.) This plate shows surgical instruments, bandages, dressings etc. This print originates from 'Encyclopédie (..)' by D. Diderot. Published, circa 1760.
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier Decorative Art

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Antique Medical Print of Surgical Stones to Remove Stones, circa 1760
Located in Langweer, NL
Plate VIII: 'Chirurgie'. (Surgery.) This plate shows surgical / medical instruments relating to the surgical removal of calculi or stones inside hollow organs. This print originates ...
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier Decorative Art

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Antique Print of Various Dog Breeds "Tab LXIX" by J. Jonston, 1657
Located in Langweer, NL
Tab LXIX: This antique print shows various dog breeds. This print originates from: 'Historiae Naturalis De Quadrupetibus Libri I' by John Johnston, published...
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Antique Print of the Clothing of the Tonkin People ‘Vietnam’ by I. Tirion, 1730
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique print titled 'Kleding der Tonkiners'. Old print of the clothing/dress of the Tonkin people, Vietnam. This print originates from 'Hedendaagsche Historie, of tegenwoordige staa...
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Antique Print of Moluccans Playing the Rabana and Music Instruments "Indonesia"
Located in Langweer, NL
This plate shows Moluccans playing the Rabana. Also depicted are several instruments from the Maluku Islands, Indonesia. This print originates from 'Naaukeurige beschryving der godts...
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier Decorative Art

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Antique Print of Quiloa Africa by J.N. Bellin, circa 1750
Located in Langweer, NL
This bird's-eye view show the East African island of Quiloa, now known as Kilwa Kisiwani in Tanzania. Printed circa 1750, the map shows the fort, settlements, and gardens of the isla...
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Antique Animal Print Illustrating Two Birds, circa 1790
Located in Langweer, NL
Untitled bird print, F: VI Tab. II. This copper engraving illustrates two birds. Source unknown, published, circa 1790. Made after A. Schouman.
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier Decorative Art

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Antique Print of the Fortress of Arguin Mauritania, Africa, circa 1747
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique print titled 'Platte-Grond en Gezigt van 't Fort van Arguin'. Engraved by J. van Schley. Published in 'Histoire Générale des Voyages (..)', circa 1747.
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French Antique 18th Century and Earlier Decorative Art

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Paper

Antique Portrait of Paulus Thebanus Paul of Thebes by R. de Hooghe, 1701
Located in Langweer, NL
Paul of Thebes, commonly known as Saint Paul the First Hermit or St Paul the Anchorite (d. c. 341) is regarded as the first Christian hermit. He is not to be confused with Paul the Simple, who was a disciple of Anthony the Great...
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier Decorative Art

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Antique Print of the City and Port of Ptolemais in Phoenicia by A. Calmet, 1725
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique print titled 'Gezicht der stadt en have van Ptoleamais in Fenicie.' Acre is a city in the Western Galilee region of northern Israel at the northern extremity of Haifa Bay. Ac...
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French Antique 18th Century and Earlier Decorative Art

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Paper

Antique Print of the Churches of Mallagam, Achiavelli, Mayletti and Oudewil
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique print titled 'Mallagam / Achiavelli / Mayletti / Oudewil.' View of the churches of Mallagam, Achiavelli, Mayletti and Oudewil (Ceylon, Sri Lanka). This print originates from ...
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Antique Print of the Burying Ceremony of Kings and Priests of Florida
Located in Langweer, NL
The way of burying the Kings and Priests of Florida. A small mound surrounding by arrows sticking out from the ground, and a shell placed on the centre of the mound. This print origi...
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Antique Print of the Palazzo di Propaganda Fide, Rome by M. de Bruyn, 1779
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique print titled 'Paleis en Kollegie de Propaganda Fide'. This print originates from 'Hedendaagsche historie van, en reis-boek door Italien'. Amst., M. de Bruyn, 1779.
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Antique Print of Collegio Romano Rome by M. de Bruyn, 1779
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique print titled 'Gezicht van twee Zijden van het Collegio Romano der Jesuiten, gestigt door Paus Gregorius XIII'. This print originates from 'Hedendaagsche historie van, en reis...
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Antique Print of Zihuatanejo and the harbour of Acapulco by Anson (c.1760)
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique print titled 'Vue de l'entree de Chequetan ou Seguataneo, restant au N.E. a la distance de 5 milles' and 'Vue de l'entree du port d'Acapulco.' View of Zihuatanejo and the har...
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Antique Print of the Papal Palace on the Quirinal Hill Monte Cavallo
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique print titled 'Gezicht van twee zijden van 't Paleis van den Paus, del Monte Cavallo, in 't Quirinael. This print originates from 'Hedendaagsche historie van, en reis-boek doo...
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Antique Print of a Sinhalese Deity and a Guardian Deity of Ceylon, Sri Lanka
Located in Langweer, NL
Two images on one plate. The first image shows a Sinhalese deity with an elephant's head. The second image shows a guardian deity of Ceylon (Sri Lanka). This print originates from 'N...
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Antique Print of Palazzo Chigi Rome by M. de Bruyn, 1779
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique print titled 'Paleis van den Prins Chigi in de Piazza Colonna'. This print originates from 'Hedendaagsche historie van, en reis-boek door Italien'. Amst., M. de Bruyn, 1779.
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Antique Print of Brahma Bruma, Brama by B. Picart, 1723
Located in Langweer, NL
This is an original antique print of Brahma (Bruma, Brama), by Picart. Brahma is the Hindu creator god. He is also known as the Grandfather and as a later equivalent of Prajapati, th...
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Dutch Antique 18th Century and Earlier Decorative Art

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Antique Print of Two Ceremonies by B. Picart, 1723
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique print illustrating the desolation of the Peruvians during the eclipse of the moon and a sacrifice ceremony. This print originates from 'Naaukeurige be...
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Antique Print of the Fortification of Surabaya and Pasuruan, Indonesia
Located in Langweer, NL
A plan of the fortress on Surabaya, and a plan of the fortification (pagger or pagar) of Pasuruan. From the monumental: "Oud en Nieuw Oost-Indiën" by François Valentyn / Valentijn, p...
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Antique Portrait of Alexander Pope by J. Collyer
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique portrait of Alexander Pope (1688-1744). Pope is considered one of the greatest English poets of the 18th century.
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Portrait of Friedrich Hermann, 1st Duke of Schönberg by Ryder, circa 1775
Located in Langweer, NL
Friedrich Hermann (or Frédéric-Armand), 1st Duke of Schomberg (originally Schönberg) (circa 1615-1690), was both a marshal of France and an English general...
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Antique Print Illustrating Trading Activities in South-East Asia by I. Tirion
Located in Langweer, NL
An allegorical scene depicting trading activities in South-East Asia. A female figure representing the VOC and Dutch Republic is accepting gifts / goods from indigeous figures standi...
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier Decorative Art

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Antique Bible Print David Dancing for the Ark by J. Luyken, 1743
Located in Langweer, NL
This print originates from ‘Biblia Sacra, dat is, de H. Schriftuer van het Oude, en het Nieuwe Testament, naer de laetste Roomsche keure der gemeine Latijnsche overzettinge, in neder...
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier Decorative Art

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Antique Bible Print The destruction of Sodom by J. Luyken 1743
Located in Langweer, NL
This print originates from ‘Biblia Sacra, dat is, de H. Schriftuer van het Oude, en het Nieuwe Testament, naer de laetste Roomsche keure der gemeine Latijnsche overzettinge, in neder...
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier Decorative Art

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Antique Bible Print Gideon Defeats the Midianites by J. Luyken, 1743
Located in Langweer, NL
This print originates from ‘Biblia Sacra, dat is, de H. Schriftuer van het Oude, en het Nieuwe Testament, naer de laetste Roomsche keure der gemeine Latijnsche overzettinge, in neder...
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier Decorative Art

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Antique Bible Print Third Plague of Egypt by J. Luyken, 1743
Located in Langweer, NL
Exodus 8:16 and the Lord said unto Moses, Say unto Aaron, stretch out thy rod, and smite the dust of the land, that it may become lice throughout all the land of Egypt. This print...
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier Decorative Art

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Antique Print of Trade and Merchandise at Bantam, Indonesia by P. Van Der Aa
Located in Langweer, NL
Rare antique print, in this scene: 1. Market in Bantam, Java, Indonesia. 2, Toll house. 3. Chinese Javanese with merchandise. 4. Weight. 5. Spices. 6. Fruit. 7. Domestic objects. 8. Court street...
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Antique Print of the village of Pekkinsa, China by J. Nieuhof, 1665
Located in Langweer, NL
This print originates from a Dutch edition of: 'Gezandtschap der Nederlandtsche Oost-Indische Compagnie ... aan den grooten Tartarischen Cham, den tegenwoordigen keizer van China.' (...
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier Decorative Art

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Antique Print of the Ruins of the Roman Fortress Brittenburg, The Netherlands
Located in Langweer, NL
The ruins of the Roman fortress Brittenburg near Katwijk, The Netherlands. Made by 'Ludovico Guicciardini' after an anonymous artist. Lodovico Guicciardini (19 August 1521-22 March 1...
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier Decorative Art

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Antique Print with Panoramic Views of the Nile Egypt by C. De Bruijn 1700
Located in Langweer, NL
Plate 68-69 : 'Vilagio Primo att Nilo - Vista del Nilo presso di Damiate.' This plate shows panoramic views of the Nile, Egypt. Below near Damietta. This rare print originates from: 'Voyage au Levant c'est a dire dans les principaux endroits de l'Asie Mineure dans les Isles de Chio, de Rhodes, de Chypre &c., de meme que dans les plus considerables villes d'Egypte, de Syrie, et de la Terre Sainte...
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Dutch Antique 18th Century and Earlier Decorative Art

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Antique Print of Dutch V.O.C. Trading Outposts and Forts in the East Indies
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique print titled 'Vue et Description de quelques des principaux forts des Hollandois dans les Indes'. Hand-colored print with seven detailed views illustrating the most important...
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier Decorative Art

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Antique Print of Chinese Priests and Beggars, Engraved Circa 1728
Located in Langweer, NL
Title: Chinese Religious Figures & Catholic Clergy – Bernard Picart Engraving c.1720 This compelling early 18th-century engraving presents four contrasting religious figures, offering a rare European visual interpretation of Christianity and mendicant life in China. The composition shows, at upper left, a Catholic priest rendered according to Western clerical conventions; opposite him, a Chinese beggar-priest seated beneath a broad hat, holding a musical instrument. Below are two Chinese Catholic...
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Dutch Antique 18th Century and Earlier Decorative Art

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Paper

Pair of Neoclassical Landscape Drawings, French School, Late 18th Century
Located in Kittery Point, ME
Depicting a pastoral scene and a hillside view. Ink on paper. One is signed Waudelaincourt fecit Antoine Hubert Wandelaincourt, French (1731-1819).  
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French Neoclassical Antique 18th Century and Earlier Decorative Art

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Paper

A Pair of 18th Century Portuguese Baroque Wall Panels
Located in Conwy, GB
A pair of carved and gilded chestnut architectural elements. Both vigorously carved in high relief from a single section of chestnut with its first gilded finish still in place, the...
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European Baroque Antique 18th Century and Earlier Decorative Art

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Chestnut

16th Antique Panel Glazed Tiles in Green and Blue
Located in Marbella, ES
Panel composed of four antique tiles decorated with plant reliefs in shades of green, blue, and brown on a light background. Made using the cuerda seca technique, they exhibit patina...
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Spanish Antique 18th Century and Earlier Decorative Art

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Iron

Panneaux Decoratifs et Tentures Murales from 18th and Early 19th Century (Book)
Located in North Yorkshire, GB
This is a complete folio with 34 loose plates in colour and black and white showing elegant 18th century decorative wall panels, wall hangings and arabesques. An excellent design res...
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier Decorative Art

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Paper

Period Giltwood Italian Salvator Rosa Frame
Located in Roma, IT
Salvator Rosa last 17th century “Mecca” giltwood frame. Internal measurements cm 54.5 x 65. Pure example of Italian Salvator Rosa gild wood frame of 17th century. "Salvator Rosa...
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Italian Baroque Antique 18th Century and Earlier Decorative Art

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Wood

18th Century French Antique Gilded Pinewood Wall Glass Mirror
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An antique rectangular mirror inscribed in a Pinewood, gilded frame adorned with water leaves and pearl friezes, in good condition. The mirror is consisting its original mirror glass...
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French Empire Antique 18th Century and Earlier Decorative Art

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Mirror, Giltwood

18th Wooden Relief Carved in Gilded Wood with Acanthus Leaf
Located in Marbella, ES
A stunning architectural fragment carved from gilded wood, featuring delicate acanthus leaf motifs and Baroque scrolls. Likely originating from an 18th-century altarpiece or monument...
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier Decorative Art

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Gold

17th Century Framed Carved Panels
Located in London, GB
A pair of French 17th century wooden panels featuring carved silhouettes of a man and a woman. Set in a later 19th century wooden frame. ...
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier Decorative Art

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Wood

Silver hanging reliquary with three relics, Italy, 18th century
Located in Vicenza, IT
Baroque-rocaille style cast and chiseled silver pendant-reliquary with openwork frame and glass front. On the back is a transparent glass with red wax seal crossed by original cords,...
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European Louis XV Antique 18th Century and Earlier Decorative Art

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Stone, Silver

Top Quality Early Antique Renaissance Revival Wall Mirror Sculptured Frame Work
Located in Lisse, NL
Stunning early antique Italian wall mirror with pen-hole connections. Most antique collectors and enthusiasts buy their antiques, because ...
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Italian Renaissance Revival Antique 18th Century and Earlier Decorative Art

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Mirror, Oak

17th Century Italian Angel Putto with Peridot on Lucite and Framed with Emerald
Located in Dublin, Dalkey
17th century Italian hand-sculpted plaster angel head with coordinating peridot on lucite and framed with natural-forming emerald and mica. The putto (angel head in Italian) has been...
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Italian Rococo Antique 18th Century and Earlier Decorative Art

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Rock Crystal, Crystal

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