Antique 1500s

Delft Tiles Delft dates back as far as the early 1500s. The Dutch city of Delft, after which the pottery is named, was the major centre of its production.

Delft Tiles Delft dates back as far as the early 1500s. The Dutch city of Delft, after which the pottery is named, was the major centre of its production.

Delft Tiles Delft dates back as far as the early 1500s. The Dutch city of Delft, after which the pottery is named, was the major centre of its production.

The Cuzco or Cusco school was a Roman Catholic artistic tradition that began in the 1500's in Peru, following the Spanish conquest and subsequent attempts by the Spanish invaders and...

The Cuzco or Cusco school was a Roman Catholic artistic tradition that began in the 1500's in Peru, following the Spanish conquest and subsequent attempts by the Spanish invaders and...

Age-related wear is present throughout, consistent with a textile dating from the 1500s, and should be appreciated as evidence of its authenticity rather than considered imperfections.

A fine impression. Note: By the late 1500s, the fashion had spread to Paris where the termbas bleu(bas, stocking;bleu, blue) emerged to describe women with literary aspirations Fro...

Recovery of motifs and shapes of the 1500’s Renaissance with a heavy influence of 17th Century Baroque and early Gothic style.

Delft Tiles Delft dates back as far as the early 1500s. The Dutch city of Delft, after which the pottery is named, was the major centre of its production.

Grotto furniture became fashionable in the 19th century in large country houses, although few pieces survive. As early as the 1500's grottoes were constructed as fanciful retreats ...

A great conversation piece and a unique object to have part of your bibelot . if you would have it mounted like they do at the museum and with the right light, it will look even mor...

Delft Tiles Delft dates back as far as the early 1500s. The Dutch city of Delft, after which the pottery is named, was the major centre of its production.

The Cuzco or Cusco school was a Roman Catholic artistic tradition that began in the 1500's in Peru, following the Spanish conquest and subsequent attempts by the Spanish invaders and...

Delft Tiles Delft dates back as far as the early 1500s. The Dutch city of Delft, after which the pottery is named, was the major centre of its production.

Recovery of motifs and shapes of the 1500s Renaissance with a heavy influence of 17th century Baroque and early Gothic style.Turned fluted legs, inset marble tops, marquetry inlay an...

The cupboard is in two sections the top section having hemispherical carvings representing a cut pineapple fruit, which was first brought back from the Americas in the late 1500's, d...

Although the pose seems casual, it was actually carefully composed for this official portrait and it is in line with the canons of the Florentine school of the late 1500s. It was a s...

(Cuzco, Peru, 1710-1773) The Cuzco or Cusco school was a Roman Catholic artistic tradition that began in the 1500's in Peru, following the Spanish conquest and subsequent attempts ...

Built between 1395 and the English Reformation of the mid-1500s, these roofs are decorated with intricately carved wooden angels.

Dimensions: 8.75" diameter Condition: Excellent with small edge frits invisibly restored Price: $480 Background of English Delft: The art of making Delft began in England in the Mid-...

Étienne was born into a great dynasty of Parisian clockmakers; his family was first mentioned in the profession in the 1500s, and the firm established by his father continued to oper...

Painting furniture in France began in the 1500s and were mixtures of chalk and pigments from flowers that deterred bug infestations.

Dimensions: 14" diameter Condition: Excellent with very small edge frits invisibly restored Price: $1,560 Background of English Delft: The art of making Delft began in England in the...

Recovery of motifs and shapes of the 1500’s Renaissance with a heavy influence of 17th century Baroque and early Gothic style.Turned fluted legs, inset marble tops, marquetry inlay a...

Crafted in the early to mid-1500s, this richly ornamented strongbox reflects the opulence and sophistication of the Venetian Republic at its zenith.

Dimensions: 10.75" diameter Condition: Excellent with slight edge frits invisibly restored Price: $780 Background of English Delft: The art of making Delft began in England in the Mi...

Price: $2,100 Background of English Delft: The art of making Delft began in England in the Mid-1500s. An English delftware jug with a silver mount hallmarked 1550 has been found in ...

A rare and genuine artifact from the 1500s. Beautifully captures the emotional depth and artistry of religious themes.

Price: $1,430 Background of English Delft: The art of making Delft began in England in the Mid-1500s. An English delftware jug with a silver mount hallmarked 1550 has been found in E...

The back of the charger is decorated with simple lines that suggest floral designs (see the last image) Dimensions: 13.5" diameter x 1.5" height Condition: Excellent, with slight ed...

There is descriptive text in Italian on the verso. Girolamo Ruscelli (1500s-1566) was an Italian polymath, humanist, editor, and cartographer active in Venice during the early 16th ...

Delft Tiles Delft dates back as far as the early 1500s. The Dutch city of Delft, after which the pottery is named, was the major centre of its production.

The overall style reflects the influence of Italian ornamentation imported to France in the early 1500s, harmonized with the French love of heraldry and royal symbolism.

Cowdray House was commissioned in the early 1500s and became one of the great Tudor houses of England, visited by monarchs including King Henry VIII and Queen Elizabeth I.

He leads heavenly choirs in constant praise and intercedes for humanity, bringing petitions before God, and is invoked for spiritual development and protection The Cuzco or Cusc...

This is an old Shigaraki (Ko-Shigaraki) jar, believed to have been made between the late Muromachi and Azuchi-Momoyama periods — that is, from the 1500s to the early 1600s. Shigarak...

Florian was a frequent subject in ecclesiastical commissions of the early 1500s. This figure likely once formed part of a larger altar or devotional ensemble, radiating both spiritua...

This innovation led to the development of the lidded stoneware mug, equipped with a convenient thumb lever, that would eventually become known as the beer stein. From the 1500s thro...

Delft Tiles Delft dates back as far as the early 1500s. The Dutch city of Delft, after which the pottery is named, was the major centre of its production.

Delft Tiles Delft dates back as far as the early 1500s. The Dutch city of Delft, after which the pottery is named, was the major centre of its production.

Delft Tiles Delft dates back as far as the early 1500s. The Dutch city of Delft, after which the pottery is named, was the major centre of its production.

Contrary to popular belief, this style did not originate with the British but was first introduced to India by the Portuguese in the mid-1500s. It encompasses influences from the Por...

Capital Height 14” Width 25 ½” and Depth 38” Dimensions: Height: 14 in (35.56 cm)Width: 25.5 in (64.77 cm)Depth: 38 in (96.52 cm) Style: Renaissance (Of the Period) Materials and T...

Delft Tiles Delft dates back as far as the early 1500s. The Dutch city of Delft, after which the pottery is named, was the major centre of its production.

Delft Tiles Delft dates back as far as the early 1500s. The Dutch city of Delft, after which the pottery is named, was the major centre of its production.

Delft Tiles Delft dates back as far as the early 1500s. The Dutch city of Delft, after which the pottery is named, was the major centre of its production.

Delft Tiles Delft dates back as far as the early 1500s. The Dutch city of Delft, after which the pottery is named, was the major centre of its production.

The cult of the Lady: The traditional story holds that in the early 1500s in France, a certain Jean de Joyeuse presented the statue as a wedding gift to his young bride, Françoise e ...

Sikander Lodi, Sultanate of Delhi, made Agra his capital in the early 1500’s CE. It is today most well-known as the location of the Taj Mahal, built under Mughal ruler Shah Jahan.

Sikander Lodi, Sultanate of Delhi, made Agra his capital in the early 1500’s CE. It is today most well-known as the location of the Taj Mahal, built under Mughal ruler Shah Jahan.

Sikander Lodi, Sultanate of Delhi, made Agra his capital in the early 1500’s CE. It is today most well-known as the location of the Taj Mahal, built under Mughal ruler Shah Jahan.

Sikander Lodi, Sultanate of Delhi, made Agra his capital in the early 1500’s CE. It is today most well-known as the location of the Taj Mahal, built under Mughal ruler Shah Jahan.

These exquisite Italian candleholders, crafted in Florence during the Renaissance period, showcase the refined artistry and naturalistic motifs popular in the 1500s. Each piece is ma...

Delft Tiles Delft dates back as far as the early 1500s. The Dutch city of Delft, after which the pottery is named, was the major centre of its production.

Delft Tiles Delft dates back as far as the early 1500s. The Dutch city of Delft, after which the pottery is named, was the major centre of its production.

Delft Tiles Delft dates back as far as the early 1500s. The Dutch city of Delft, after which the pottery is named, was the major centre of its production.

Dimensions: Dimensions: Height: 8" Diameter 5" Condition: Excellent Price: $800 Background of English Delft: The art of making Delft began in England in the Mid-1500s. An English del...