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Cow and Chickens in Stable /// Thomas Sidney Cooper British Farm Animal Painting
Cow and Chickens in Stable /// Thomas Sidney Cooper British Farm Animal Painting

Cow and Chickens in Stable /// Thomas Sidney Cooper British Farm Animal Painting

By Thomas Sidney Cooper

Located in Saint Augustine, FL

In order to complete the picture, the artist used Siborne's model of the battlefield then on exhibition in London, while a friend in Brussels sent him breastplates worn by the variou...

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1870s Victorian Antique Breastplate

Materials

Paint, Oil, Panel, Wood Panel, Board, Wood

Portrait of Russian cuirassiers colonel
Portrait of Russian cuirassiers colonel

Portrait of Russian cuirassiers colonel

By Hippolyte Lecomte

Located in BELEYMAS, FR

The outfit corresponds to that of 1812-1814: high helmets in black pumpkin leather with visors at the front (with a brass border) and at the back, black steel breastplates. The offic...

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1810s French School Antique Breastplate

Materials

Oil, Canvas

An equestrian portrait of Field Marshal Sir John Ligonier, 1st Earl of Ligonier
An equestrian portrait of Field Marshal Sir John Ligonier, 1st Earl of Ligonier

An equestrian portrait of Field Marshal Sir John Ligonier, 1st Earl of Ligonier

By David Morier

Located in Stoke, Hampshire

His striking red coat with intricate gold embroidery and his polished breastplate immediately draw attention, reinforcing his high rank and battlefield experience.

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18th Century Old Masters Antique Breastplate

Materials

Oil

Pair of Tang Dynasty Painted Pottery Soldiers
Pair of Tang Dynasty Painted Pottery Soldiers

Pair of Tang Dynasty Painted Pottery Soldiers

Located in Austin, TX

The warriors portrayed standing, dressed in form fitting, elaborate layered Armor with fitted helmets. The breastplates feature impressive taotie masks at the shoulders.

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15th Century and Earlier Chinese Tang Antique Breastplate

Materials

Pottery

19th Century Sioux Quilled Knife Sheath
19th Century Sioux Quilled Knife Sheath

19th Century Sioux Quilled Knife Sheath

By Sioux Indian Art

Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID

His primary emphasis was on rare 19th Century quill decorated and bead embellished pieces including headdresses, leggings, moccasins, breastplate, smoking pipes, bags, quivers bows a...

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Mid-19th Century American Native American Antique Breastplate

Materials

Hide

Large Natural Amethyst Plate Specimen
Large Natural Amethyst Plate Specimen

Large Natural Amethyst Plate Specimen

Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire

It is also known for adorning the breastplate of Aaron, high priest of the Hebrews, representing the prophet Math, who was filled with desire to please God.

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15th Century and Earlier Brazilian Antique Breastplate

Materials

Amethyst

Antique Print of Federigo Oricono, Tournament Baton and Voulge-Blade, 1842
Antique Print of Federigo Oricono, Tournament Baton and Voulge-Blade, 1842

Antique Print of Federigo Oricono, Tournament Baton and Voulge-Blade, 1842

Located in Langweer, NL

Old print of Federigo Oricono in a suit of armour with silk surcoat in plush covering the breastplate and backplate, sleeve armour pauldrons and elbow pieces, and slops or wide breec...

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19th Century Antique Breastplate

Materials

Paper

Pair of bronze Andirons "Alexander the Great and Diogenes"
Pair of bronze Andirons "Alexander the Great and Diogenes"

Pair of bronze Andirons "Alexander the Great and Diogenes"

Located in Paris, FR

One shows a soldier with a Macedonian helmet with a sphinx-shaped crest, a breastplate moulding his shape and holding a shield.

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1880s French Antique Breastplate

Materials

Bronze

English Archer in Mid-Draw, Costume Di Moyen Age, 1847
English Archer in Mid-Draw, Costume Di Moyen Age, 1847

English Archer in Mid-Draw, Costume Di Moyen Age, 1847

Located in Langweer, NL

He's dressed in a red garment with a detailed breastplate, and a sword at his side. The longbow was a key English military advantage during conflicts such as the Hundred Years' War.

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1840s Antique Breastplate

Materials

Paper

Grand Tour Neoclassical Bronze of “The Dying Gaul”
Grand Tour Neoclassical Bronze of “The Dying Gaul”

Grand Tour Neoclassical Bronze of “The Dying Gaul”

Located in Palm Springs, CA

The statue may also provide evidence to corroborate ancient accounts of the fighting style—Diodorus Siculus reported that "Some of them have iron breastplates or chainmail while othe...

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Early 20th Century Italian Antique Breastplate

Materials

Bronze

Armaments of Yore: A Study of Medieval Helmets and Armor, 1845
Armaments of Yore: A Study of Medieval Helmets and Armor, 1845

Armaments of Yore: A Study of Medieval Helmets and Armor, 1845

Located in Langweer, NL

The right print delves into the body protection elements, featuring a "hauberk" or mail shirt and a "cuirass," a piece of armor consisting of a breastplate and backplate. The cuirass...

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1840s Antique Breastplate

Materials

Paper

Portraits of the monarchs Louis XIII and Anne-Marie of Austria as hunters.
Portraits of the monarchs Louis XIII and Anne-Marie of Austria as hunters.

Portraits of the monarchs Louis XIII and Anne-Marie of Austria as hunters.

Located in Madrid, ES

The male character, who looks directly at the viewer, has dark hair and a fine moustache, and is dressed in a ruff, a doublet, leather gloves, a blued breastplate with gold details, ...

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17th Century Spanish Baroque Antique Breastplate

Materials

Other

Monumental French Ormolu Mted Bust of Alexander The Great, F. Girardon, 1800s
Monumental French Ormolu Mted Bust of Alexander The Great, F. Girardon, 1800s

Monumental French Ormolu Mted Bust of Alexander The Great, F. Girardon, 1800s

By François Girardon

Located in New York, NY

Of particular note, the breastplate bears an embossed ormolu mask of a deity in profile, surrounded by elegantly sweeping acanthus leaves, paying homage to the influential forces tha...

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1870s French Louis XVI Antique Breastplate

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Burmese Arakan Lacquered and Gilt Bronze Healing Buddha, 18th Century
Burmese Arakan Lacquered and Gilt Bronze Healing Buddha, 18th Century

Burmese Arakan Lacquered and Gilt Bronze Healing Buddha, 18th Century

Located in Austin, TX

The Healing Buddha is dressed in royal attire, featuring an elaborate crown, large earrings, and a bejeweled breastplate. Generally crowned Buddhas are referred to as Jambupati, in r...

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Mid-18th Century Burmese Antique Breastplate

Materials

Bronze

19th Century Native American Hidatsa Arikara Medicine Shirt
19th Century Native American Hidatsa Arikara Medicine Shirt

19th Century Native American Hidatsa Arikara Medicine Shirt

Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID

This warrior once wore a fancy breastplate long since separated from the shirt. Outside is very clean; inside is greasy, dirty, sweaty signifying the shirt was worn a lot but he was ...

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19th Century American Native American Antique Breastplate

Materials

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Saint Florian
Saint Florian

Saint Florian

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

The cloak, which is placed on his shoulders, reveals the armour of Saint Florian, the breastplate of which can be seen. One side of the cloak on the front of his body forms deep, rou...

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15th Century and Earlier German Gothic Antique Breastplate

Materials

Wood

French 19th Century Bronze and White Marble Bust of Marianne in Full Armor
French 19th Century Bronze and White Marble Bust of Marianne in Full Armor

French 19th Century Bronze and White Marble Bust of Marianne in Full Armor

Located in Los Angeles, CA

The nicely cast Baroque Revival brown patinated bronze and carved white marble figure of Marianne, the allegorical personification of the French Republic, presented in her militarist...

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19th Century French Baroque Revival Antique Breastplate

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Carved Polychrome Wood Depicting Saint Florian
Carved Polychrome Wood Depicting Saint Florian

Carved Polychrome Wood Depicting Saint Florian

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

Saint Florian wears on his shoulders a red and golden cloak over an armour. We can see the breastplate attached to the spaulders. The pieces of armour he wears on his right leg are a...

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15th Century and Earlier Antique Breastplate

Materials

Wood

Assumption of the Virgin Mary, Circle of Van De Kasteele, Frans
Assumption of the Virgin Mary, Circle of Van De Kasteele, Frans

Assumption of the Virgin Mary, Circle of Van De Kasteele, Frans

By Francesco da Castello

Located in Madrid, ES

Finally at his side we see Saint Maurice, with a breastplate and cloak, carrying the palm of martyrdom.

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Early 17th Century Italian Baroque Antique Breastplate

Materials

Copper

H.O. Miethke Das Werk folio "Pallas Athene" collotype print
H.O. Miethke Das Werk folio "Pallas Athene" collotype print

H.O. Miethke Das Werk folio "Pallas Athene" collotype print

By Gustav Klimt & K.K. Hof-und Staatsdruckerei

Located in Palm Beach, FL

Klimt also gives an accurate rendering of the Medusa based upon antiquity which adorns Athena’s golden-armored breastplate. He echoes this gorgon head in the symbol he designed for t...

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Early 1900s Vienna Secession Antique Breastplate

Materials

Paper

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Antique Breastplate For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal antique breastplate for your home. An antique breastplate — often made from metal, steel and brass — can elevate any home. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect antique breastplate — we have versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century are available. Each antique breastplate bearing Neoclassical hallmarks is very popular. You’ll likely find more than one antique breastplate that is appealing in its simplicity, but Sioux Indian Art produced versions that are worth a look.

How Much is a Antique Breastplate?

Prices for an antique breastplate can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $674 and can go as high as $12,000, while the average can fetch as much as $2,660.