cupids and parchment made of marble italy end 18th

Cupids and parchment made of marble - Italy - end 18th

The parchment, supported by two small winged cherubs, written in Latin, offers a solution for all problem of the world "Amor Vincit Omnia" which means "Love conquers all" This little sculpture, which probably was a symbol, on a wall, above an entrance, or in plain sight in a large sitting room, where love was the master. Judging by its character and its still tenacious patina, we are in front of a beautiful example of sculpture from the 18th century. The artwork is intact, even if slightly worn and with some limestone. It is part of our collection of marbles, for many decades. Size: 60 x 20 x 8 cm. Weight: 8.2 kg Read More

Torch-holder, end of the 18th century, Italy

Antique corner torch-holder in carved wood with gold finish. It can be used as a base for a table lamp.Height: 47, base 14. Weight 0.46 kg. Read more

Marble head of Alexander the Great - Italy - 17th/18th

White marble sculpture depicting the head of Alexander the Great, it probably formed part of a capital. In fair condition, part of the nape is missing. Travertine marble stand - period: 17th/18th century, Italian school.Head height: 34.5 cm - stand height: 58 cm. Read More

Angel candle holder made of wood - Italy - 18th century

Rare angel candle holder, altar angel Carved wood and mounted Height: 48 cmWidth: 37 cmDepth: 21 cm18th century Italy Read More

Manuscripts of the city of Poitiers on parchment - late 18th

Antique manuscript on parchment (France) from the late 18th / early 19th century, French language, cloth strings, 60 pages (30 sheets on both sides).Size 17 x 23 cm.In good condition, complete.Tracked shipping.¶ Manuscript of the city of Poitiers, likely drafted by the gendarmerie or by the municipality, narrating the events that took place in that constituency. Poitiers is famous for the battle of Poitiers which was fought the 11th of October of 732 between thr Muslim Arab-Berber army of al-Andalus led by its Governor, 'Abd al-Ra?man b. 'Abd Allah al-Gh afiqi, and that of the Franks of Charles Martel, Mayor of the Palace of Merovingian kings. Read More

Carrara marble mortar - Italy - 18th century

Dimensions: height cm 11.7 maximum diameter cm 19.8.Trackable insured shipping. Read More

Multicolour marble balustrade - Venetian - Italy - 18th

Click here to view this lot Antique balustrade in polychrome marbles, a piece of furniture of an old villa. Composed of two pillars on the sides, moulded base and top, five turned columns in the centre. On yellow marble background with white spots: (Breach of Verona) emphasizing red Verona marble columns. Good condition, it needs a conservative cleaning. Artistic and architectural decoration for a building or as a room divider. Period 18th century, Venetian origin, Italy. Size: L. 162 cm – D. 25 cm – H. 75.5 cmClick here to visit Catawiki Read More

Carrara marble stoup - Italy - probably 18th century

Authentic vintage stoup, probably from the late 17th century, preserved in very good condition, without cracks or chips.25 cm x 27 cm Read more

Marble sculpture depicting a satyr - Italy - 18th century

Sculpture of satyr carved in marble, probably attributable to the 18th-century Tuscan School.It bears the inscription "Pietrasanta ".The sculpture is without base, but it is in overall perfect condition and with original patina (or at least I suppose so).Dimensions: height 41 cm, width 24 cm, depth 23 cm. Weight 15 kg approx. Read More

Lot of two old locks - Italy - 18th and 19th century

Click here to view this lot One metal lock from the 18th century, beautiful, handcrafted and carved. Perfect condition, only the key is missing but another one would be easy to find and adapt. It consists of two latches operated individually by two separate springs.Beautiful to be displayed or used. Dimensions: 25 x 13 cm. One metal lock from the 19th century, beautiful, handcrafted. Very rare as it features 3 latches, one on top, one at the bottom and one on the side.Perfect condition, only the key is missing but another one would be easy to find and adapt. Beautiful to be displayed or used. Dimensions: 31 x 14 cm (excluding bars)Click here to visit Catawiki Read More

Torah scroll - parchment - Germany - 18th century

Part of a scroll handwritten in Hebrew, on 3 pieces of heavy parchment that have been added togetherI purchased this about 2 years ago at a Berlin antique market on 17 June.According to the seller, it was acquired in Southern Germany.Height: 48.3 cmLength: 1.56 mShipping: Maxi letter, registered mail, insured Read more

Judaica; Sefer Torah scroll on parchment - 16th-18th

A very rare, early handwritten Torah scroll in 38 lines per page. Torah scrolls have been written for a many years exclusively in 42 lines format. Older examples with different numbers of lines exist in several museums.Size: 16 leaves of parchments, ca. 28 x 53 cm each; Total size: 28 cm x ca. 8.50 m.Age: Difficult to estimate; I guess 16th - 18 century; Definitely pre ;Clear signs of age: Some letters rewritten by an old hand, as the ink had peeled off due to long years of use. Some old repairs; beginning is missing (how much is unknown to me); the last page with the end of text is damaged by rodents at top. Read More

Trebuchet scale - France - end of the 18th century

ancient trebuchet scale complete with its weight, beautiful box in good condition. Secure shipping. Length 19 cm, width 6 cm and 2cm thickness Read more

Small Silver monstrance - Spain - End of 18th century

From a workshop in the South of Spain115 x 105 x 22 mmSpanish silver (916)In good condition, with some normal wear Small glass lens for the eye of the monstrance, probably done quite recently - International shipping with professional packaging. The seller is not responsible for any damage that may occur during the shipment, if any. It is advisable to contact the seller after purchasing these items. Read More

Functioning Pocket Watch – End of the 18th Century

This functioning pocket watch was made in Portugal between and kt goldWeight: gLength: 30cm Features smooth, hand-tooled links and a medallion with the symbol of the Portuguese CrusadesPlease see attached photosRegistered shipping by FedEx Read More

Walnut chest of drawers - Veneto - Italy - 18th century

- Country of origin:Veneto, Italy.- Dimensions:height: 110 cmwidth: 140 cmdepth: 65.5 cm.- Material:walnut.- Shipping method:this lot will be carefully and safely packaged to be picked up near Verona, ITALY.- Condition:this piece of furniture is in good overall condition.- Period:17th century. Read More

Italy - Lot of 67 coins, 18th-20th century

Four lots on offer:Lot 1 made up of 8 coins, arranged front and back in the following sequence: A.D. - Constantinus Augustus (G); - Ferdinando IV, 9 horses (G); - Gioacchino Napoleone, probably 3 grana (G-); - Kingdom of Lombardy-Venetia, 1 centesimo (VG); - Ferdinando II, half tournois (G-); - Ferdinando II, 2 tournois (G); - Ferdinando II, 1 tournois in very bag condition (complimentary);Medieval coin (Swabian or Aragonese) from an unidentifiable year (G-).Lot 2 consists of coins shown front and back:17 Vittorio Emanuele II coins from to Kingdom of Italy coins from to and 4 Umberto I coins from to .Lot 3 consists of 16 coins shown front and back with Vittorio Emanuele III (from to ).Lot 4 consists of 19 coins shown front and back with Vittorio Emanuele III (from to ).The photo gallery is an integral part of the description, please take a good look at the images to get the right impression. Read more

Marble chess set. Made in Italy by Ciellini. Perfect condition.

Unused chess set. Beautiful marble. Made in Italy. Still in its own box. Would make a marvellous present, or for own use. Buyer to collect. Ad ID: Delivery Service Consumer Credit

Large patinated wooden bust of a nobleman - Italy - 18th

Click here to view this lot Beautifully patinated wooden bust, which is on a wooden pedestal depicting a nobleman. Very nicely expressed and coloured.A very fine, heavy and solid wooden bust. Original colour.Height 70 cm.width. 40 cm.including pedestal Purchased at an antique fair in France.Click here to visit Catawiki Read More

Pair of hallway chairs, Italy or Switzerland, 18th century

Click here to view this lot Pair of Renaissance hallway chairs. In good condition - to be restored.Size: 48 x 41 cm, max height 102 cm.Click here to visit Catawiki Read More

Pair of candlesticks in gold leaf - Italy, 18th century

Beautiful pair of original candlesticks in fair condition, with signs of wear. Original metal parts and wax holders, with cups/candle holders and pure gold leaf. Total height 72 cm. Please note: on the base of one candlestick there is the carved word IHS, on the other there is a heart.FOR SHIPMENTS OUTSIDE ITALY ASK FIRST. Read more

Pair of silver candlesticks - Italy Papal States - late 18th

A pair of handmade solid silver candlesticks, Italy late 18th century with Papal State hallmark, round base with embossed waves with diameter 13.5 cm, thin concave and convex body, with nice embossing and engraving finishes with height 23 cm, candle collar similar to base diameter 5.5 cmWeight 610 g and 634 g, total gVery good condition with no dents and normal antique patinaTracked shipping. Read More

Marble bust of deity, Italy - first half of 19th century

The small bust of"Zeus or Neptune" underwent only a conservative restoration work. The head was relocated above the bust, certainly with a linchpin and mortar, no stucco work. The sculpture was crafted archaeologically, the preparation with recesses of the left shoulder is beautiful together with the semi-ancient tears. However, overall the artefact is in a fairly good state of preservation, in its original patina, crafted in a fine Italian statuary, held up by an original metal linchpin, on a Levanto red base. It is part of my collection so much desired by my father. Dimensions: 60x20x18 cm. sculpture only: 35 cmWeight: 22 Kg Read More

Bust of marble deities Italy first half of 19th century

The small bust "Zeus or Neptune" was the subject, only a conservative restoration. The head was relocated above her bust, certainly with pin and malta, no fillings. The sculpture was crafted so beautiful for preparation, archaeological collections, left shoulder and tears old seeds. However overall the artifact is in a fairly good state of preservation, in its original patina, worked in fine Italian statuary, held up by an original metal pin, on a bed in red Levanto. It is part of my collection built by my father.Sizes: 60x20x18 cm. only 35 cm sculpture.Weigh: 22 kg. Read More

Marble head of Odysseus-Italy-

Outstanding head of Ulysses, carved so manic, superb and faithful replication of the head found in Sperlonga, in the cave overboard the villa of Tiberius, in . Immediately after the discovery of that year, a skilled but unknown sculptor, as says the inscription with the date, he immediately executed. Probably, entry in the world of antiques was bought by my father, in that scope.Size cm. 33x18x18Weight kg. 15 Read More

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