Very Rare German Baroque 16th-17th c Baroque Pearl Diamond Ruby and Enameled Metal Figure. The figure made of what appears to be mixed metal and gilding his belt set with uncut diamonds with heavy inclusions as well as ruby buttons the body mother of pearl and baroque pearl. the figure is gilt and clear colored and opaque enamel with losses. The figure is mounted on a drum base the under side shows a copper screw that seems to be a much later replacement ...

18th c English Caricature By James Gillray published by Ms Hannah Humphrey St James St Nov 4 1798. Title "Gentle manners, with affections mild, in wit a man simply a child" good condition mat board and mounted to 18th c paper no apparent damage or foxing. sight 10" by 7" mat 14" by 18"

A beautiful 1734 dated lithograph depicting a man with a three. Order hat and his beautiful palomino horse with descriptions in three languages

Beautiful print etching of Eighteenth Century etching of Sophienberg Palace 7x10”

This antique miniature portrait from the 18th century features the Duchess Maria Amalia of Parma, née Archduchess of Austria. The portrait is delicately hand-painted on the mother of pearl and placed behind convex glass. It is mounted in an oval gold gilt frame with a scalloped rim. The frame comes with a suspension loop and bar pin for easy hanging.

The portrait showcases the Duchess wearing a stunning pink dress decorated with lace trimming and bows...

A very fine English Eighteenth Century Etching of a Gentleman 20” x 17”

A view of the German City of Munich dated 1761 measuring 16x24”

Jean Bart 1651-1702, 1789 by Antoine Louis Francois Sergent-Marceau , etching with watercolor . Size 9.75" by just under 6.4" fair condition spotting some foxing.

Jean-Baptiste-Maximilien Delafontaine 1750-1820 Paris Foundary bronze sculpture of the God Of Wine, Bacchus measuring 36” in height and 13” depth, 16” width. The work is signed

18th century Bronze Indian Dancing figure standing 6” tall on a custom plinth

"Dutch Interior Scene". Unsigned. 17th Century. 11" x 13"...

Signed J.J. and dated 1772 on the lower right, this watercolor on wafer shows an obviously well-off woman attired in the latest finery, and with an elaborate hairdo with a lace cap.

Excellent condition, with no flaws to speak of, and measuring 1 1/2" by 1 1/4"...

Hand colored botanical print, 8 3/8" by 4 3/8" inside the mat (the actual print as trimmed just a bit larger), 16" by 11 3/4" as framed, the words "Pub. by Wm. Curtis St. Geo: Crescent Aug. 1. 1798. S. Edwards del. ESansom sculp" below and "No. 417" at upper right corner. This is a decorative work with fresh colors, in the tradition of 18th century botanical engravings and etchings, by a noted artist...

John Wilkes, Esq,. by William Hogarth, drawn from life and etched in Aquafortis, 1969 Parliament. William Hogarth, (born November 10, 1697, London, England—died October 26, 1764, London), the first great English-born artist to attract admiration abroad, best known for his moral and satirical engravings and paintings—e.g., A Rake’s Progress (eight scenes,1733)...

This is an antique 18th-century, circa 1740 AD, oil portrait of King Augustus III (October 17, 1696 – October 5, 1763), hand-painted on heavy, hand-woven canvas with great attention to detail.

From 1733 to 1763, he was the King of Poland, Grand Duke of Lithuania, and Elector of Saxony.

The king is depicted wearing armor and a blue moiré silk sash of the Polish Order of the White Eagle...

French Map of Barcelona 18th Century measuring 10x25”.

Antique portrait oil painting of a Dutch Naval officer by, R Dällicker. On the back of the painting, it is written in Dutch that this is the portrait of Captain Lieutenant Daniel Mueller, 1745, a member of the ‘Constans’ regiment (a nickname in Latin meaning constant or steadfast). Oil on canvas, In gold gilt frame. Purchased in England.

Age: dated 1745

Dimensions: 29 1/2" x 37 1/4"

Italian lithograph titled TABULA VII showing an ancient mythology scene on fine laid paper with a strong impression Also see #1181

The Melton Breakfast circa 1800, First published by Hodgson & Graves, Pall Mall, on 1st October 1839. The dimensions of this photogravure differ somewhat from those of the original mezzotint and the names of the characters portrayed are engraved in the margin of this later version. The print depicts a group of eminent visitors to Melton for the hunting season. Many were guests at the big houses in the locality, others lodged elsewhere...

German Carved Sculpture of the Holy Mother 18th Century , with praying hands approximately 18 inches tall

13 x 8” Frame size 20 x 15“ a scene in tours, France Lithograph 18 century side and cancel lower right G Hall

An Italian miniature painting on natural wafer, Signed lower left "Mario Salvi". The sitter is identified, in the family history on the reverse, as Olivia Pia Salvi.

Olivia, a pretty young woman in a pale blue gown, is painted in a soft manner, with luminescent skin tones, as was the Italianate style of the time. The artist composed the painting very carefully, with the almost cloud-like hair framing the face and curling down to follow the neckline of her dress...

Circa 18th century ink on paper European drawing, 11 1/4" by 16 1/2" inside the inner framing enclosure, 24 1/2" by 29 1/2" as framed, the subject a coastal village with small boat landing, the tiny figures going about their lives on shore and in the boats, and a classic old sailing ship just making it into the image at left, signed in the lower left corner "Jac...

Antique, 18th century, baroque, continental, finely carved wooden figure of Saint John of Nepomuk. The figure, dressed in a surplice and almuce, is polychromed and parcel-gilt with gold leaf, mounted on an elaborated plinth.

John Nepomuk (c. 1345 – 20 March 1393) was the saint of Bohemia (Czech Republic) who was drowned in the Vltava river at the behest of Wenceslaus IV of Bohemia. Later accounts state that he was the confessor of the queen of Bohemia and refused to divulge the secrets o...

A fine color gouache landscape drawing in the Old Master 17th century style, the imagery including feathery trees, old classical buildings, a roaring river, mountains, and two tiny figures at center. There is no signature though on the old backing in an old hand someone wrote "Claude" (an acknowledged and widely recognized reference to Claude Le Gellee Lorrain (c. 1600-1682), a highly important French classic master of such scenery). The drawing is on paper laid on other antique paper, and the...

A strong English portrait miniature on natural wafer that will cause you to see spots before your eyes. However, they are on a high-necked dress worn by this woman whose attire also features a cap or wide headband. The reverse of the 2 1/2" by 2 1/8" gilt metal case has interwoven plaits of hair. Excellent condition.

Interesting and rare north Indian gouache and ink drawing with text, circa 1700's, by an anonymous artist working in India in the classic style. Measuring 4 1/2" by 10 5/8" (14 3/8" by 23 1/2" as professionally framed), this is a work that should be of considerable interest to the collector of Indian drawings. The work is detailed to the extreme, in the manner of Indian art, and the age is obvious. A previous owner lovingly protected this in a very professional mount; the item is floating in ...

A fine miniature portrait by Jeremiah Meyer, painted in watercolor on organic wafer. The sitter, an attractive woman with long brown hair, is simply presented in a teal gown, with no jewelry or other distractions from her natural beauty.

The painting has no cracks, chips, bowing, or restoration. The brass case is in fine condition with an unimportant dent in the back. The overall size is 1 7/8" by 1 5/8".

BIOGRAPHICAL NOTE: Born in Germany, and brought to England in 1749, Jeremiah Me...

Rare Burmese 18th Century Shan State hand carved white Marble Disciple in adoration. Solid and heavy piece. Polychrome with some discoloration due to age, condition: good. Size: H. 20" x W. 11.5" x D. 7.5"

Oil painting Madonna of the Finch after Raphael. An 18th century old master copy of the great masterpiece by Raphael. Presented in a fine hand carved 24K gold leafed antique frame. Image 25.5"L x 18.5"W. Overall framed size 34 x 28".

Mezzotint lower left in plate: Tho. Gainsborough Pinxt.; lower center in plate: To His Royal Highness GEORGE Prince of Wales. This Plate of Col. St. Leger; is most humbly Inscribed / by His Highness' dutifull Servant, G. Dupont. / Publish'd as the Act directs, May 4th., 1783, by G. Dupont, No 87, Pall Mall.; lower right in plate: G. Dupont Sculpt. 26x17” professionally mounted in a beautiful frame museum quality...... Gainsborough Dupont (20 December 1754 – 20 January 1797) was a British art...

18th century PONTE SALARO etching 12 x 9“ Italian Beautiful piece that is well framed

A 1643 dated lithograph measuring 5x6” mounted and framed work

A beautiful antique Old Master drawing with great patina, the subject a bridge over a Venice canal, with figures and fascinating detail, unsigned, in the style of Guardi. Francesco Guardi (1712-1793) is the most famous practitioner in the style, but Giacomo (1764-1835) accounts for his share of the production of such works, the so-called "Vedute" popular with tourists of the time. Major oil paintings by Francesco Guardi are among the most coveted of Italian 18th century Old Master works, selli...

A fine miniature, painted in watercolor on natural material, by George Place. The subject is a rather jowly hazel-eyed fellow in liturgical garb. Housed in its original gold plated case.

The painting is in excellent condition with no issues. The black or white specs in the photo are only in the photograph. Size of the cased painting is 2 3/8" by 2".

NOTE: George Place (c1760 - 1805) was born in Ireland and studied there under F.R. West. By 1791 he was living in London and exhibited at t...

Christ Carrying His Cross from a Private Family Chapel in Mexico City, 18th century, oil on panel 21 x 15“