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18th Century French Louis XV Style Galbée Commode with Ormolu Mounted Bronze
18th Century French Louis XV Style Galbée Commode with Ormolu Mounted Bronze

18th Century French Louis XV Style Galbée Commode with Ormolu Mounted Bronze

Located in Miami, FL

Exceptional keyholes, pull handles with sea monsters that are similar to horses. The chiseled and gilded or ormolu bronze ornamentation of this chest of drawers is absolutely sumptuo...

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Antique Early 18th Century French Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Ancient Greek 4th Century BC Goddess Athena Coin Diamonds 18K Gold Pendant
Ancient Greek 4th Century BC Goddess Athena Coin Diamonds 18K Gold Pendant

Ancient Greek 4th Century BC Goddess Athena Coin Diamonds 18K Gold Pendant

By Steven Battelle

Located in Soquel, CA

Athena is shown here in a Corinthian crested helmet decorated with the sea monster Skylla. According to legend, Athena was born fully grown and armored from the forehead of her fathe...

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21st Century and Contemporary Balinese Classical Greek Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Silver Plated Bowl / Vide Poche in a Shell Shape Raised On a Triton Dolphin
Silver Plated Bowl / Vide Poche in a Shell Shape Raised On a Triton Dolphin

Silver Plated Bowl / Vide Poche in a Shell Shape Raised On a Triton Dolphin

Located in Roma, IT

This type of depiction of grotesque fish is often attributed by iconography to the desire to depict tritons or even dolphins, in reality it is one of the many imaginary animals such ...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Renaissance Sheffield and Silverplate

Materials

Silver Plate, Brass

Rare Original Antique Ptolemy Map of Ceylon, Present Day Sri Lanka
Rare Original Antique Ptolemy Map of Ceylon, Present Day Sri Lanka

Rare Original Antique Ptolemy Map of Ceylon, Present Day Sri Lanka

Located in Langweer, NL

A small part of India is incorrectly shown in the northeast corner of the map and a spurious coastline labeled Gangem fills the upper right corner. The stipple engraved sea contains ...

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Antique Late 17th Century Maps

Materials

Paper

Hampshire County, Britain/England: A Map from Camden's" Britannia" in 1607
Hampshire County, Britain/England: A Map from Camden's" Britannia" in 1607

Hampshire County, Britain/England: A Map from Camden's" Britannia" in 1607

By John Norden

Located in Alamo, CA

This attractive hand colored map of Hampshire County, England includes a colorful compass rose in the lower right corner above the names of the cartographer, John Norden and one of t...

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Antique Early 17th Century English Maps

Materials

Paper

Two large Renaissance style bronzed metal centrepiece garniture
Two large Renaissance style bronzed metal centrepiece garniture

Two large Renaissance style bronzed metal centrepiece garniture

Located in London, GB

One figure raises his right arm to point up to the man seated above. These figures ride sea monsters across a scrolling, wave-like base.

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Antique 19th Century Italian Renaissance Garniture

Materials

Metal

Bernardino Cesari, “Perseus & Andromeda”, 17th Century Italian Baroque Painting
Bernardino Cesari, “Perseus & Andromeda”, 17th Century Italian Baroque Painting

Bernardino Cesari, “Perseus & Andromeda”, 17th Century Italian Baroque Painting

Located in MADRID, ES

The scene is structured around three focal elements: the descending figure of Perseus in heroic action, the idealized nude figure of Andromeda rendered with refined Roman elegance, a...

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Antique Early 17th Century Italian Baroque Paintings

Materials

Linen

Devil - Battle of Good and  Evil - Nude woman Like Hieronymus Bosch
Devil - Battle of Good and  Evil - Nude woman Like Hieronymus Bosch

Devil - Battle of Good and Evil - Nude woman Like Hieronymus Bosch

Located in Miami, FL

The supernatural powers of the Devil's red forked tail extend beyond its normal length and, like a tentacle from a sea monster, entangles many of the characters that represent societ...

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1920s Nude Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

17th-Century Coronelli Map of Europe, Engraved Detail, Venice 1692
17th-Century Coronelli Map of Europe, Engraved Detail, Venice 1692

17th-Century Coronelli Map of Europe, Engraved Detail, Venice 1692

Located in Langweer, NL

The map’s artistic flourishes include dramatic maritime folklore, such as a vignette of a sea monster being harpooned, which offers a fascinating glimpse into contemporary beliefs.

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Antique 1690s Italian Maps

Materials

Paper

Daniae Regni & Oldenburg – Antique Maps of Denmark and Saxony by Ortelius, 1598
Daniae Regni & Oldenburg – Antique Maps of Denmark and Saxony by Ortelius, 1598

Daniae Regni & Oldenburg – Antique Maps of Denmark and Saxony by Ortelius, 1598

Located in Langweer, NL

Engraved sailing ships and sea monsters decorate the waters, reflecting Ortelius’s decorative style and the era’s fascination with maritime exploration and unknown seas.

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Antique 16th Century European Maps

Materials

Paper

Map of Saintonge and Aunis with Cognac and Rochefort, France - 1665 Original
Map of Saintonge and Aunis with Cognac and Rochefort, France - 1665 Original

Map of Saintonge and Aunis with Cognac and Rochefort, France - 1665 Original

Located in Langweer, NL

Its decorative cartouche in the lower left corner, embellished with cherubs and florals, reflects the ornate cartographic style of the mid-17th century. Sailing ships and sea monster...

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Antique 1660s Maps

Materials

Paper

Antique Map of Asia Minor (Natolia) – Janssonius, circa 1650
Antique Map of Asia Minor (Natolia) – Janssonius, circa 1650

Antique Map of Asia Minor (Natolia) – Janssonius, circa 1650

Located in Langweer, NL

At the bottom left is a charming vignette of Mediterranean sailing vessels and sea monsters, adding visual appeal to the scholarly content.

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Antique Mid-17th Century Dutch Maps

Materials

Paper

Seahorse -original figurative bronze marine sculpture-artwork-contemporary Art
Seahorse -original figurative bronze marine sculpture-artwork-contemporary Art

Seahorse -original figurative bronze marine sculpture-artwork-contemporary Art

By Andrzej Szymczyk

Located in London, Chelsea

"Hippocampus" by Andrzej Szymczyk is a captivating bronze sculpture, Limited edition of 24 inspired by the ancient Greek word hippókampos, meaning "sea monster" or "sea animal." This...

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21st Century and Contemporary Realist Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Andromeda - underwater black&white nude photograph - archival print 35 х 25"
Andromeda - underwater black&white nude photograph - archival print 35 х 25"

Andromeda - underwater black&white nude photograph - archival print 35 х 25"

By Alex Sher

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

Cassiope offended the Nereids by boasting that Andromeda was more beautiful than they, so in revenge Poseidon sent a sea monster to devastate Cepheus’ kingdom. Since only Andromeda’...

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2010s Contemporary Black and White Photography

Materials

Archival Paper, Archival Pigment

Tritons defending Nereids. Oil on glass (reverse). Possibly Italian school...
Tritons defending Nereids. Oil on glass (reverse). Possibly Italian school...

Tritons defending Nereids. Oil on glass (reverse). Possibly Italian school...

Located in Madrid, ES

A man is holding two women on the right, while, on the left, two semi nude male figures appear attacking a sea monster (very similar to those inspired by ancient Roman works, common ...

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Antique 17th Century European Other Paintings

Materials

Other

Map of Lake Geneva and Surroundings by Hondius, Geneva Region, circa 1612
Map of Lake Geneva and Surroundings by Hondius, Geneva Region, circa 1612

Map of Lake Geneva and Surroundings by Hondius, Geneva Region, circa 1612

Located in Langweer, NL

Elegant embellishments, such as ships sailing on the lake, a compass rose, geese along the shoreline, and even a subtle sea monster, lend charm and visual interest. Jodocus Hondius,...

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Antique Early 17th Century Dutch Maps

Materials

Paper

Nea Kemani

Nea Kemani

By Brian Buckley

Located in New York, NY

Incorporating aspects of Greek mythology into the project, the artist uses these stories to express his own personal experiences at sea. Loosely drawing from the narrative and imager...

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2010s Contemporary Landscape Photography

Materials

Color

Untitled (Seascape II)

Untitled (Seascape II)

By Brian Buckley

Located in New York, NY

Incorporating aspects of Greek mythology into the project, the artist uses these stories to express his own personal experiences at sea. Loosely drawing from the narrative and imager...

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2010s Contemporary Landscape Photography

Materials

Color

Calypso

Calypso

By Brian Buckley

Located in New York, NY

Incorporating aspects of Greek mythology into the project, the artist uses these stories to express his own personal experiences at sea. Loosely drawing from the narrative and imager...

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2010s Contemporary Figurative Photography

Materials

Color

Leda

Leda

By Brian Buckley

Located in New York, NY

Incorporating aspects of Greek mythology into the project, the artist uses these stories to express his own personal experiences at sea. Loosely drawing from the narrative and imager...

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2010s Contemporary Figurative Photography

Materials

Color

Rope

Rope

By Brian Buckley

Located in New York, NY

Incorporating aspects of Greek mythology into the project, the artist uses these stories to express his own personal experiences at sea. Loosely drawing from the narrative and imager...

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2010s Contemporary Still-life Photography

Materials

Color

Twilight Voyage

Twilight Voyage

By Brian Buckley

Located in New York, NY

Incorporating aspects of Greek mythology into the project, the artist uses these stories to express his own personal experiences at sea. Loosely drawing from the narrative and imager...

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2010s Contemporary More Prints

Materials

Color

Antique Ortelius Map of Asia Featuring Japan, China, Taiwan & East Indies, 1587
Antique Ortelius Map of Asia Featuring Japan, China, Taiwan & East Indies, 1587

Antique Ortelius Map of Asia Featuring Japan, China, Taiwan & East Indies, 1587

By Abraham Ortelius

Located in Langweer, NL

Decorative elements include a Portuguese royal coat of arms, ornate cartouches, sailing ships, mermaids, sea monsters, and navigational details that exemplify the artistic brilliance...

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Antique 16th Century Belgian Maps

Materials

Paper

François-Désiré FROMENT-MEURICE, Silver, Agate and Malachite Tazza Decorated
François-Désiré FROMENT-MEURICE, Silver, Agate and Malachite Tazza Decorated

François-Désiré FROMENT-MEURICE, Silver, Agate and Malachite Tazza Decorated

By François-Désiré Froment-Meurice

Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR

At the base, on a bed of aquatic plants, a cupid brandishing a trident set with a pearl subdues a sea monster. Above, aquatic plants also hosting pearls flourish, culminating in a mo...

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Antique 1850s French Renaissance Revival Vases

Materials

Agate, Enamel, Silver

Andromeda - underwater black&white nude photograph - archival print 23.5x17"
Andromeda - underwater black&white nude photograph - archival print 23.5x17"

Andromeda - underwater black&white nude photograph - archival print 23.5x17"

By Alex Sher

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

Cassiope offended the Nereids by boasting that Andromeda was more beautiful than they, so in revenge Poseidon sent a sea monster to devastate Cepheus’ kingdom. Since only Andromeda’...

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2010s Contemporary Black and White Photography

Materials

Archival Paper, Archival Pigment

Antique Map of Southern Mexico & New Galicia, Janssonius, Amsterdam c.1650
Antique Map of Southern Mexico & New Galicia, Janssonius, Amsterdam c.1650

Antique Map of Southern Mexico & New Galicia, Janssonius, Amsterdam c.1650

Located in Langweer, NL

Additional decorative elements include a sailing vessel and sea monster in the Pacific Ocean, along with an ornamental legend cartouche.

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Antique Mid-17th Century Dutch Maps

Materials

Paper

Antique Blaeu Holy Land Map – Terra Sancta Palestina, 1629
Antique Blaeu Holy Land Map – Terra Sancta Palestina, 1629

Antique Blaeu Holy Land Map – Terra Sancta Palestina, 1629

Located in Langweer, NL

Particularly attractive is the elaborate title cartouche in the lower right corner, decorated with biblical figures including Moses holding the Tablets of the Law, alongside another ...

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Antique Early 17th Century Dutch Maps

Materials

Paper

Antique Map of Prussia – Blaeu “Prussiae Nova Tabula”, c.1635
Antique Map of Prussia – Blaeu “Prussiae Nova Tabula”, c.1635

Antique Map of Prussia – Blaeu “Prussiae Nova Tabula”, c.1635

By Willem Blaeu

Located in Langweer, NL

The Baltic coastline is prominently displayed, with maritime orientation reinforced by a large compass rose radiating across the sea. Visually, the map is enriched by a magnificent ...

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Antique Mid-17th Century Dutch Maps

Materials

Paper

West Africa: A 17th Century Hand-Colored Map by Mercator/Hondius
West Africa: A 17th Century Hand-Colored Map by Mercator/Hondius

West Africa: A 17th Century Hand-Colored Map by Mercator/Hondius

By Gerard Mercator

Located in Alamo, CA

It is focused on the modern day African countries of Guinea, Sierra Leone, Liberia, Ivory Coast, Ghana, Togo and Benin. A sea monster is seen in the Ethiopicus Ocean (the Gulf of Gui...

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1630s Landscape Prints

Materials

Engraving

French Empire Antique Mahogany Gilt Bronze Marble Pier Table circa 1820
French Empire Antique Mahogany Gilt Bronze Marble Pier Table circa 1820

French Empire Antique Mahogany Gilt Bronze Marble Pier Table circa 1820

Located in Shippensburg, PA

On either side of this are equally spaced opposing sea-monsters and on each corner is a more typical anthemion mount over acanthus.

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Antique 19th Century French Empire Tables

Materials

Marble, Brass, Bronze, Ormolu

Antique Sterling Silver Nephrite and Rose Quartz Inkstand
Antique Sterling Silver Nephrite and Rose Quartz Inkstand

Antique Sterling Silver Nephrite and Rose Quartz Inkstand

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

These creatures share similarities to a 'Skolopendra', a giant sea monster said to be the Size of a Greek trireme / ship.

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Vintage 1920s British Inkwells

Materials

Sterling Silver

Champagne Cooler Handcrafted in Silver, Pirate Theme, Luxury Gift, Made in Italy
Champagne Cooler Handcrafted in Silver, Pirate Theme, Luxury Gift, Made in Italy

Champagne Cooler Handcrafted in Silver, Pirate Theme, Luxury Gift, Made in Italy

By Lorenzo Foglia

Located in Firenze, IT

Expertly chiseled on 999/°° pure silver, it depicts a captivating narrative: a hidden treasure, a menacing sea monster, a majestic sailing ship, Poseidon, the god of the sea, and a m...

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2010s Italian Modern Wine Coolers

Materials

Silver

Sebastian Münster's 16th Century Map of the British Isles, ca.1590
Sebastian Münster's 16th Century Map of the British Isles, ca.1590

Sebastian Münster's 16th Century Map of the British Isles, ca.1590

Located in Langweer, NL

**Decorative Elements**: - The map includes several artistic details such as sea monsters, ships, and ornate cartouches. - A decorative compass rose can be seen, aiding in navi...

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Antique 16th Century Maps

Materials

Paper

Perseus Andromeda Van Thulden Paint 17th Century Oil on canvas on table Flemish
Perseus Andromeda Van Thulden Paint 17th Century Oil on canvas on table Flemish

Perseus Andromeda Van Thulden Paint 17th Century Oil on canvas on table Flemish

Located in Riva del Garda, IT

The subject of the painting, derived from Ovid’s Metamorphoses (Book IV, lines 663–752), is inspired by the myth of Princess Andromeda, daughter of King Cepheus of Ethiopia and Queen...

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17th Century Old Masters Figurative Paintings

Materials

Oil

Perseus and Andromeda Oil on Panel, Old Masters Style, 17th Century
Perseus and Andromeda Oil on Panel, Old Masters Style, 17th Century

Perseus and Andromeda Oil on Panel, Old Masters Style, 17th Century

By David Teniers the Younger

Located in Paris, Île-de-France

Andromeda’s graceful pose, the angel releasing her bonds, the distant figure of Perseus on Pegasus, and the sea monster emerging from the waves are all rendered with a confident shor...

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1650s Old Masters Nude Paintings

Materials

Oil, Panel, Wood Panel

1939 original map for Air France titled "Nova et Vetera" by Lucien Boucher
1939 original map for Air France titled "Nova et Vetera" by Lucien Boucher

1939 original map for Air France titled "Nova et Vetera" by Lucien Boucher

By Lucien Boucher

Located in PARIS, FR

Boucher’s work is filled with the adventurous spirit of early explorers, adorned with decorative elements like sea monsters, tall ships, and elaborate compass roses, creating a sense...

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1930s Prints and Multiples

Materials

Linen, Paper, Lithograph

1960s Dutch Papier Mache Green Monster with Pipe Carnival Parade Head
1960s Dutch Papier Mache Green Monster with Pipe Carnival Parade Head

1960s Dutch Papier Mache Green Monster with Pipe Carnival Parade Head

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Mid-Century unique and wonderfully fun large painted papier mache carnival head. This "Green Monster" head resembles a sea creature or swamp monster who enjoys smoking from his tobac...

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Vintage 1960s Dutch Carnival Art

Materials

Paper

'Ride Him Cowboy' Liberty Magazine Cover
'Ride Him Cowboy' Liberty Magazine Cover

'Ride Him Cowboy' Liberty Magazine Cover

By Leslie Thrasher

Located in Fort Washington, PA

Sandy pulls out a surprise gift for the baby, a rubber sea monster that he purchased for $18.49. As Sandy struggles to inflate it, Lil cries “Oh you’ll burst!

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1920s Figurative Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

One of the most influential maps of America ever made, 17th Century Willem Blaeu
One of the most influential maps of America ever made, 17th Century Willem Blaeu

One of the most influential maps of America ever made, 17th Century Willem Blaeu

By Willem Blaeu

Located in ZWIJNDRECHT, NL

In the Pacific Poseidon, with his wife Amphitrite and son Triton, is found, amidst battle ships and sea monsters. Elephants, rhinoceroses, camels, and ostriches roam the continent.

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Antique 17th Century Dutch Dutch Colonial Maps

Materials

Paper, Linen

Perseus and Andromeda Oil Painting on Canvas, Old Masters, Circa 1726
Perseus and Andromeda Oil Painting on Canvas, Old Masters, Circa 1726

Perseus and Andromeda Oil Painting on Canvas, Old Masters, Circa 1726

Located in Paris, Île-de-France

The same sobriety of composition is noted: in the foreground, Andromeda appears tied to the rocks, with the aerial silhouette of Perseus emerging to kill the sea monster. In the dist...

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1720s Old Masters Nude Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Venere e Amore sui Delfini (Venus and Cupid on Dolphins) /// Old Masters Raphael
Venere e Amore sui Delfini (Venus and Cupid on Dolphins) /// Old Masters Raphael

Venere e Amore sui Delfini (Venus and Cupid on Dolphins) /// Old Masters Raphael

By Marco Dente

Located in Saint Augustine, FL

This work is also sometimes referred to as "Venus and Cupid riding two sea monsters, Cupid raises an arrow in his right hand, two heads representing wind in the clouds above".

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16th Century Old Masters Nude Prints

Materials

Engraving, Intaglio, Laid Paper, Handmade Paper

Ancient Greek Amphora with the myth of Hercules fighting Triton
Ancient Greek Amphora with the myth of Hercules fighting Triton

Ancient Greek Amphora with the myth of Hercules fighting Triton

Located in BARCELONA, ES

Although in earlier times Nereus is occasionally found depicted in the guise of a sea monster, by the mid-6th century B.C. The iconography of him as a wise and honorable old man was ...

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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Greek Classical Greek Vases

Materials

Pottery

Rare 1681 Map of Batavia: Detailed Dutch Colonial Era Cartography, 1681
Rare 1681 Map of Batavia: Detailed Dutch Colonial Era Cartography, 1681

Rare 1681 Map of Batavia: Detailed Dutch Colonial Era Cartography, 1681

Located in Langweer, NL

These plans were valuable for their detailed representation of urban layouts and fortifications. ### Artistic Style - **Decorative Elements**: De Wit's maps are renowned for their d...

Category

Antique 1680s Maps

Materials

Paper

Antique Engraving of Blaeu's first Map of Brazil, Circa 1640
Antique Engraving of Blaeu's first Map of Brazil, Circa 1640

Antique Engraving of Blaeu's first Map of Brazil, Circa 1640

By Willem Blaeu

Located in Langweer, NL

Inset within a decorative border is a small map of "Baya de todos Sanctos". In the sea are monsters, a galleon and two compass roses.

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Antique Mid-17th Century Dutch Maps

Materials

Paper

To Find Each Other, We Have to Leave Our Depths; To Survive, We Can Not Stay
To Find Each Other, We Have to Leave Our Depths; To Survive, We Can Not Stay

To Find Each Other, We Have to Leave Our Depths; To Survive, We Can Not Stay

By Todd McCollister

Located in Boston, MA

Our popular imagination has an image of these two monsters of the sea battling at the surface. Unfortunately for the squid, this is probably near the end of the fight.

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21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Still-life Sculptures

Materials

Wood, Dye

Cassone Venetian 16thc Renaissance Cedar Original Stand Neptune Armorial Unicorn
Cassone Venetian 16thc Renaissance Cedar Original Stand Neptune Armorial Unicorn

Cassone Venetian 16thc Renaissance Cedar Original Stand Neptune Armorial Unicorn

Located in BUNGAY, SUFFOLK

The central panel depicts sea creatures, sharks, flatfish, monster fish, sea horses, Neptune and mermaids, probably drawn from De la Cosmographie Universelle, livre III, engraving 15...

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Antique 16th Century Italian Renaissance Cabinets

Materials

Cedar

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