Original Nautical Mast figurehead
Located in Sag Harbor, NY
This antique mast figure is French and as the story goes salvaged off a French Ship damaged in the Anglo-French War (1803–1815). The one side shows fire damage and is burned in charc...
Iron
1875s Hand Carved Marble Character Figurehead
Located in Marbella, ES
1875s Hand Carved Marble Character Figurehead
Marble
$3,245Sale Price|44% Off
Antique Carved and Decorated Ship's Figurehead
Located in Sheffield, MA
Antique carved and decorated ship's figurehead, circa 1890, depicting a regal bird with a beak.
Wood
Large Late 18th Century French Ship Figurehead
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
Large late 18th Century French hand carved ships figurehead. A rare survivor, this figurehead would most likely have come from a Southern French merchant ship.
Wood
English Edwardian Lifesize Figurehead of Edward VII
Located in Queens, NY
English Edwardian lifesize gilt carved figurehead of Edward VII wearing a crown and holding a globe (early 20th cent.)
Gold Leaf
Carved Pine Ship Figurehead Of Admiral David Farragut
Located in Essex, MA
Originally mounted on the bow of a ship. Carved out of pine and originally painted. Purchased from Northeast Auctions 25 years or so ago.
Pine
English Country Style '19th Century' Carved and Painted Figurehead
Located in Queens, NY
English Country style (19th century) carved and painted figurehead of lady with necklace and one breast exposed.
Iron Age Moss Covered Granite Figurehead found in County Waterford
Located in Dublin 8, IE
Iron Age Moss Covered Granite Figurehead found in County Waterford, belonging to a castle in the region.
Granite
Antique British Ship's Figurehead of Admiral Horatio Nelson for Restoration
Located in Bridgeport, CT
All of the aforementioned is for accuracy as the Figurehead presents in a historical and extraordinary manner.
Wood
19th Century English Polychrome Carved Ship Figurehead of Lord Nelson
Located in Queens, NY
19th century English carved wooden polychrome large ship figurehead of Lord Nelson.
Wood, Paint
Carved 19th Century English Ship's Figurehead of a Classical Male
Located in Essex, MA
Life-size draped classical male ship's figurehead of English 19th century origin. The carving is quite similar to that of the figurehead rescued from the HMS Leander circa 1848 and c...
Oak
$1,455Sale Price|58% Off
Iridescent Bowl with figurine in Figurehead Position, Ercole Barovier, 1930
By Vetreria Artistica Barovier & C., Ercole Barovier
Located in Tavarnelle val di Pesa, Florence
Very rare with the nude body (typical of figurehead). Owner called it Coppa Moresca.
Gold Leaf
19th Century Carved Ship Figurehead Oak Wood Female Figure Antique Maritime
Located in Milan, IT
The figurehead as such died with the end of the use of large-scale sailing propulsion.
Wood
American Gilt Carved Wood and Poly Chromed Roman Guard Figurehead, Circa 1890
Located in Charleston, SC
American gilt carved wood and poly chromed nautical figurehead of Roman guard in military attire. Late 19th century.
Wood, Giltwood, Paint
French Bronze Sculpture Bust of a Man by Aimé-Jules Dalou
By Aimé-Jules Dalou
Located in London, GB
Another study of the angel figurehead is held in the Chrysler Museum of Art. Boasting a fascinating English royal history, this impressive bust is highly desirable.
Griotte Marble, Bronze
Continental 19th century Wrought Iron, patinated and Gilt Iron chandelier
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
This handsome eight light chandelier is designed in the shape of a Viking Longboat with a classically represented front horse figurehead. The eight scrolled arms are decorated by Gil...
Wrought Iron
Antique Tavern Table, English, Pine, Cast Iron, Britannia, Pub, Victorian, 1880
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
Captivating example with finely cast base detail and aged character Displays a desirable aged patina with a time-worn weathered base Quality cast iron with remnants of blue and cream...
Iron
La Femme Muse /// Allegorical Symbolism Romantic Old Masters European Drawing
Located in Saint Augustine, FL
It appears to represent the design for a figurehead with an allegorical figure so it could be a drawing (study) by a sculptor.
Pastel, Laid Paper
Magnificent and large ormolu and hardstone Regency period ebonized wooden casket
Located in London, GB
The corner are mounted with caryatids, holding up Corinthian column capitals, and the sides are adorned with lion's head mounts and handles. A larger, female figurehead surmounts the...
Lapis Lazuli, Malachite, Ormolu
Charles Stuart Harris Victorian Sterling Silver Cream and Sugar Presentation Set
By Charles Stuart Harris
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
The cream jug is fitted with a C scroll handle accented with a figurehead ornamentation. Both the cream jug and sugar bowl retains the original gilt interior.
Sterling Silver
18th Century French Inlaid Walnut Gueridon Entryway Table or Accent Table
Located in Hopewell, NJ
The accent or entry table is characterized by a drum shaped apron and two large drawers with original stunning hardware, featuring an early male figurehead. A perfect example of 18th...
Cherry, Walnut
Antique Maritime Nautical Scenic Folk Art Carved Mahogany Mantle Wall mirror
By Thomas Chippendale
Located in Jensen Beach, FL
The Mermaid: In the 19th century, the mermaid was the most popular ship figurehead. Sailors believed a female figure could "shame" a turbulent sea into being calm, acting as a talism...
Mahogany
A fine model of sailing ship Vimiera built for Duncan Dunbar, 1851
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
This wooden model is painted in both light and dark grey with a white gunport band and faux gunports, a golden lion figurehead and the name Vimiera in applied gold lettering on the b...
Wood, Mahogany
$10,150Sale Price|30% Off
19th Century Napoleon III Boulle Style Console and Game Table
Located in Germantown, MD
This 19th century serpentine front fold top console and games table captures the essence of André Charles Boulle’s work perfectly; with classical designs in brass inlay to the top, ...
Bronze, Brass
A Napoleonic era bone prisoner of war model of the 40-gun frigate ‘Creolian’
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
A Napoleonic era bone prisoner of war model of the 40-gun frigate ‘Creolian’, the three masted barque with a planked hull, finely detailed with a carved poop deck and a female figur...
Bone, Wood
19th Century Brass Hexagonal Hall Lantern
Located in Dublin 8, IE
19th Century brass hexagonal hall lantern heavily decorated with neoclassical style figureheads, sea creatures and mermaids to the upper section, and terminating with naturalistic sc...
Brass
An equestrian bronze of the Duke of Wellington by Edward Baily, 1844
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
Edward Hodges Baily (1788- 1867) was born in Bristol to a family of ships’ figurehead carvers. At 16 he moved to the studio of John Flaxman in London and also enrolled into the Roya...
Bronze
Royal Worcester Majolica Putti in Gondola Dish
By Royal Worcester
Located in Chelmsford, Essex
Royal Worcester Majolica figural dish which features a putto seated on a gondola boat, with an eagle figurehead. Colouration: turquoise, white, brown, are predominant.
Majolica
British Sailor's Woolwork of Named HMS Atalanta Coming into Port
Located in Downingtown, PA
Today, one of the few tangible relics of the ship is its figurehead, held in the collection of the Royal Museums, Greenwich.
Wool
War Canoe of New Zealand – Antique Engraving of Māori Waka, circa 1802
Located in Langweer, NL
The prow features a stylized figurehead (*tekoteko*), symbolizing mana and ancestral power.
Paper
$2,600Sale Price|20% Off
Maritime Antique Carved and Gilded Ships Billet Head.
Located in Vero Beach, FL
A billet head is an ornately carved wooden sculpture, attached to the bowsprit to substitute the earlier heavy figureheads. Although it is an elaborate and expensive shipboard decora...
Wood
19th century French oak and brass mounted tea caddy by Tahan of Paris C1880
Located in Central England, GB
The canted corners are also copper mounted with female figureheads and flowers. The sides of the tea caddy are further mounted with ornate copper panels with two cherubs amongst foli...
Brass
Exceptional Very Large Ormolu and Silvered Bronze Jardinière by Christofle
By Christofle
Located in London, GB
The figureheads hold a bunch of fruit and flowers in each hand.
Silver Plate, Bronze, Ormolu
Early Vintage Pair of Brass Spanish Treasure Ship Andirons, circa 1920s
Located in Nantucket, MA
Early Vintage Pair of Brass Spanish Treasure Ship Andirons, circa 1920s, cast brass image of the square-rigged Spanish Galleon "Don Fernando" under full sail, with gunports open, pen...
Brass
Clipper Ship Model of Great Republic by Thomas Rosenquist
Located in Norwell, MA
Highly detailed with scribed deck, cabins, skylight, lifeboats, anchors, carved figurehead, etc. Heavily rigged with standing and running cords.
Wood
English Majolica Boat Tureen with Fish Cover
Located in Chelmsford, Essex
Unidentified English Majolica fish server which features a long boat with a winged beast at its figurehead as the base. The lid in the form of a planked deck topped by a large fish.
Majolica
Antique Ship Model "Flying Cloud"
Located in Norwell, MA
Famous builder from the past. With carved figurehead, anchors, capstans, etc.. Rigged with a full suit of sails, wrap around railing on stern.
Wood
Early 20th Century 'The Virginian' Cigar Store Indian
By Samuel Anderson Robb
Located in Kilmarnock, VA
By the 19th century, the tradition evolved into an art form in its own right, with highly skilled woodcarvers—many former ship figurehead carvers—creating distinctive, detailed, and ...
Gesso, Wood, Paint
Folk Art Ship Model of a Steamship
Located in Norwell, MA
Intricate model with exceptional cabin detail with arch top windows, skylights, carved wood figurehead, etc. Other awesome exaggerated details include ventilator funnels, lifeboats, ...
Wood
Outstanding Quality Antique William IV Mahogany Serpentine Shaped Wine Cooler
Located in Suffolk, GB
Outstanding quality antique William IV mahogany serpentine shaped wine cooler/cellarette having a magnificent quality fiddleback mahogany serpentine shaped stepped lift up lid openin...
Other
Swedish Royal 18th Century Wash stand with Chinese Water Cistern.
By Per Ljungs Art
Located in Stockholm, SE
At the time of the breaking up, the stern, decorated cabin details, and the figurehead — the sculpted golden Amphion — were saved.
Porcelain, Mahogany
A carved boxwood prisoner of war battleship snuff box
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
The bow is naively carved with a female figurehead. The captain’s cabin in the stern has two large arched windows and ornate wooden struts with carved bands.
Boxwood
19th Century Carved and Painted Ship's Billethead
Located in Nantucket, MA
A billethead was a smaller carving used in place of a figurehead, mounted under the bowsprit of a ship. As the 19th Century progressed and the age of clipper ships saw a move towards...
Wood
$1,246Sale Price|20% Off
Antique Britannia Table, English, Cast Iron, Cedar, Garden, Outdoor, Victorian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
Appealing example of a classic table Displays a desirable aged patina Cast iron frame in good order throughout and pleasingly heavy Dark stained cedar tabletop shows fine grain in...
Iron
untitled (Peonies)
By Frederick Carl Gottwald
Located in Fairlawn, OH
Gottwald earned money to study art by painting landscapes in the cabins and salons of lakeboats and by gilding figureheads for boats. He studied at the Cooper Institute in New York C...
Oil
$11,159
19th Century marine oil painting of a barque sailing off Eddystone Lighthouse
Located in Nr Broadway, Worcestershire
The ship is depicted sailing in choppy seas with only its main sails and top sails set, indicating strong winds. A figurehead can be seen at the bow of the ship which appears similar...
Canvas, Oil
A half hull model of Egyptian Coast Guard Cutter Ab-Bass by G.L.Watson, 1891
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
There are two truncated masts, a funnel and a bowsprit above an eagle figurehead. The decks have a coach house and bridge with painted windows, a gilt-top binnacle, steering wheel, c...
Metal
The Cardinal's Visit
Located in Madrid, ES
There is no doubt that contemporary collectors and spectators took pleasure in the sight of noble self-respecting figureheads of the church being brought back down to earth.
Canvas, Oil
$4,899Sale Price|20% Off
Breton Cabinet, Carved French Sideboard, Oak, Late 19th Century, circa 1880
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
An ornate example of French, Breton cabinetry displaying bountiful detail Displaying a fine lustre in the wax polished finish Grain interest and good colour consistency throughout ...
Oak
Frailero Armchair, Walnut Wood, Textile, Spain, 17th Century
Located in Madrid, ES
The carved decoration of vegetal elements and grooves is centered on the finishes of the backrest and on the front of the piece of furniture; the chambrane that presents between the ...
Other
An Exceptional George Iv Period Boulle Games Table Attributed to Thomas Parker
By Thomas Parker
Located in Benington, Herts
An Exceptional Boulle and Ormolu Mounted Games Table in the French Louis XVI style attributed to Thomas Parker (active 1805-1830) English Circa 1825 Conceived in the most luxuriou...
Ormolu
Two large Renaissance style bronzed metal centrepiece garniture
Located in London, GB
The items take the form of U-shaped, ship-like vessels, with figures seated on their ends, serving as figureheads. These include a nude, bearded man, who frowns and raises his right ...
Metal
Rare Modernist Hungarian Rabbi Pastel Drawing Gouache Painting Judaica Art Deco
By Hugó Scheiber
Located in Surfside, FL
The other camp believed that an artist should be a figurehead for social and political change. The fall out and factions that resulted from this politicisation resulted in most of th...
Paper, Charcoal, Pastel, Watercolor, Gouache
$2,200
19th century color lithograph seascape boat ship waves maritime landscape
By Currier & Ives
Located in Milwaukee, WI
THE LARGEST IN THE WORLD. Length from Figurehead to Tafrail 322 Fe3et. Main breadth 50' 6" ...
Lithograph
French Empire Style Bench with Hand-Carved Swan Figureheads
Located in Middletown, MD
Artisan crafted in solid, rich walnut with elegant scrolled arms featuring hand-carved swan figureheads, supported on sleek cabriole legs finished with ornamental ball-and-claw feet.
Walnut
Pair of 19th Century Hand-Painted Jackwood Figurehead Prau
Located in Hudson, NY
Prau- a type of sailing boat originating in Malaysia and Indonesia that may be sailed with either end at the front, typically having a large triangular sail and an outrigger. Green ...
Wood
Unavailable
H 31 in W 22 in D 13 in
American Ship's Nautical Folk Art Figurehead From Small Sailing Yacht
Located in Palm City, FL
Figureheads as an art form are long past, having gone the way of the sailing ships upon which they graced the bow.
Unavailable
H 19.3 in W 11.82 in D 9.85 in
Early 19th Century Dutch Wood Carved Folk Art Painted Figurehead
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
An early 19th century Dutch wood carved Folk Art painted figurehead as a sign for an early pharmacy shop. The sticking out tongue symbolizes the pain and asks for a medical treatment.
Wood
Unavailable
H 14.49 in W 12.21 in D 0.2 in
Pair Ships Gravures Etching Signed by Artist Early 20th Century
Located in FR
Pair Ships Gravures Etching Signed by Artist early 20th Century These are on paper that has aged Both have a figurehead on each one showing artisys signature Supplied with simple ori...
Etching
Unavailable
H 32.29 in W 18.51 in D 11.03 in
Late 18th Century French Neoclassical Console Table with a Grey Marble Top
Located in Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire
The whole raised on four square tapering legs with neoclassical figureheads and an arched cross stretcher.
Marble
Unavailable
H 27.56 in W 28.35 in D 28.35 in
Late 19th Century French Six Arm Brass Chandelier in the Louis XIV Style
Located in Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire
The central column with folate figureheads raised on scrolled pillar supports and ending with an acorn pendant.
Brass
Victorian Yew Vitrine or Display Cabinet
Located in Edinburgh, GB
The serpentine top with an ormolu-mounted glazed panel is over a crossbanded frieze with extensive ormolu figurehead and foliate mounts. It has a large shaped ormolu-mounted glazed d...
Yew
18th Century Irish Architectural Oak Bookcase
Located in Ross-on-Wye, Herefordshire
The centre glazed section lies below a carved figurehead (almost greenman looking ) and also opens to reveal adjustable shelves, with three drawers to the base below having the origi...
Oak
French Boulle Serpentine Front Games Table
Located in Edinburgh, GB
Beneath this is a boulle panelled frieze on all sides, so it is a freestanding table, and there are ormolu figurehead mounts. It has a shaped apron and stands on cabriole legs with o...
Baroque Majestic and Rare Pair of Cabinets
Located in Carrocera, Spain
Richly ornamented, topped with tiara and figurehead at the top; enhancing an exceptional drapery showcase to highlight its contents.
Unavailable
D 0.59 in Dm 5.11 in L 8.66 in
Original 1910 Rare Wolfers Frères Bruxelles 935 Silver Vanity Mirror
Located in Valenza, IT
Genius creator and eternal pioneer, Philippe Wolfers was a figurehead of art nouveau in Brussels: his works have carved out the wolfers style: elegance, beauty and boldness.
Silver, Sterling Silver
Novelty Silver Oil and Vinegar Cruet, London 1916
By James Wakely & Frank Clarke Wheeler
Located in Umberleigh, Devon
A stunning English novelty silver oil and vinegar cruet with female ships figurehead as handle. The stand sits on bun feet and houses X2 cut glass oil and vinegar bottles.
Silver
Unavailable
H 70.87 in W 70.87 in D 21.66 in
Carved Louis XVIII French Chateau Walnut Settle/Monks Bench, Early 19th Century
Located in Alton, GB
The stunning high back with its profiled cornice and rose ended capital of the settle embraces the winged dragons which are symmetrically carved towards each other, this then flows d...
Walnut
19th Century Solid Hand-Carved Three Root Dentist Trade Sign
Located in Chicago, IL
Three-dimensional carved trade signs were often produced in the same workshops as figureheads and other ship decorations and usually displayed the same broad-planed carving style tha...
Pine
Unavailable
H 36 in W 24 in D 24 in
19th Century Wrought Copper Exterior Drugstore Mortar and Pestle Trade Sign
By Mclewee & Son
Located in Chicago, IL
The midsection contains an embossed ring accentuated by three oversized ruby red glass lenses or rondels that illuminated during the evening hours. the massive druggists' trade sign ...
Copper
Unavailable
H 20 in W 30 in
The “Red Jacket” on Open Seas - Montague Dawson - Maritime Painting
By Montague Dawson
Located in NEW YORK, NY
She was named for the Seneca chief Red Jacket (Sagoyewatha, or “he that keeps them awake”), from the Genesee River Valley. The ship’s figurehead was a magnificent life-size carving o...
Canvas, Oil
Figurehead Fragment Bust
Located in Nantucket, MA
Carved and painted ship's figurehead fragment of a neoclassical woman. Finely carved with dark hair and a golden diadem.
Pine
19th Century Ship's Figurehead
Located in Nantucket, MA
A carved and painted full length ship’s figurehead of a young classical woman dressed in green, with oval brooch necklace, holding a rose.
Paint, Pine
Authentic American 19th Century Figurehead
Located in Nantucket, MA
Carved ships figurehead bust of a bearded seaman. The figure is dressed in period sailor attire and is in untouched original condition. 19th century paint, carved from a one piece o...
Pine
19th Century Polychromed Terracotta Virgin Figure 'Figurehead'
Located in Vulpellac, Girona
Usually they were placed on the ship's bow (figurehead) as an ornament.
Terracotta
Antique Carved and Decorated Ship's Figurehead, circa 1890
Located in Nantucket, MA
Antique carved and decorated ship's figurehead, circa 1890, depicting a beautiful woman draped in the patriotic colors of liberty.
Wood
Circa 1790/1810 Regency Irish Carved Ships Figurehead
Located in Lowestoft, GB
A very well carved Regency ships figurehead believed to off been originally from an Irish ship.
Pine
Galion Mermaid Figurehead from a Northern European Ship
Located in Kastrup, DK
Figurehead of a mermaid from a Northern European ship, circa 1820-1830.
Pine
Early 20th Century English Carved Figurehead of Queen Boudica
Located in London, GB
An early 20th century English carved figurehead of Queen Boudica, with remnants of old polychromatic painted decoration, removed from a London Dockside pub.
Wood
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H 21.66 in W 3.15 in D 0.99 in
Antique Equestrian Riding Crop, Figurehead, English, Beech, Leather, Edwardian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique equestrian riding crop with Mallard figurehead. An English, beech and leather crop, dating to the Edwardian period, circa 1910.
Beech
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H 33.7 in W 7.85 in D 14.5 in
18th Century Ship Figurehead Finely Carved Depicting Female Nautical Antiques
Located in Milan, IT
The figurehead as such died with the end of the use of large-scale sailing propulsion.
Wood
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H 19.75 in W 3.5 in D 4.25 in
Early 20th Century Carved Wooden Miniature Pequot Ship's Figurehead Model
Located in Nantucket, MA
Early 20th Century Carved Wooden Miniature Pequot Ship's Figurehead Model, circa 1920s, a wonderful folk art carving of a Pequot-Mohican Indian in the form of a ship's figurehead: th...
Pine
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H 64.97 in W 23.63 in D 26.38 in
Circa 1880 Large Carved Oak Dragon Figurehead Gentleman's Yacht Maritime
Located in Lowestoft, GB
A large late 19th century ships figure head in the form of a snarling dragon clutching a corbel. The dragon is carved from a single piece of oak with detachable ears, gesso applied s...
Oak
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H 80 in W 24 in D 24 in
Early 20th Century Hand Carved Wooden Carnival/Circus Mermaid/Ship Figurehead
Located in Surrey, BC
Intriguing wooden Folk Art from a carnival or circus, representing a ship figurehead/mermaid. Hand carved in the early 20th century, it has its original, age-cracked surface paint.
Wood
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H 20.08 in W 10.24 in D 6.3 in
19th C Wales Llanbedrog Ships Figurehead Fragment Naval Maritime King Alfred
Located in Lowestoft, GB
However, it was visible from the beach and surrounding areas. It believed the figurehead was a depiction of King Alfred, the carving was vandalised and burnt in the latter part o...
Pine
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H 39.38 in W 7.68 in D 5.32 in
Pair of Vintage Distressed Plaster Figureheads Ship Busts Terms Depicting Ladies
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer lovely pair of antique ships figurehead busts or terms in plaster A very good looking and decorative pair, I’m not sure exactly of the age, they look lat...
Plaster
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H 88.59 in W 42.92 in D 23.63 in
Late 19th Century Huge Carved Victorian Dodo Figurehead Fairground Folk Art Sign
Located in Lowestoft, GB
It's a bit of a mystery for what and where he was situated, it has the scale of a grand figurehead but with no remnants of a joint in the back.
Hardwood
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H 8.5 in W 3 in D 6 in
Set of 4 Italian Folk Art Carved and Painted Coat or Hat Hangers, ca. 1900
Located in Atlanta, GA
each in the shape of a male figurehead of a different character retaining original paint, the tops of the heads with brass caps, the rears fitted with wall mounts with three screw holes
Wood
Pair of Antique Oak Corbels / Wall Brackets
Located in Pomona, CA
An old and interesting pair of Oak Corbels featuring nicely carved figureheads. The figureheads of bearded men are draped in a headscarf made up of Oak Leaves and Acorns.
Oak
Neoclassical Armchair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Neoclassical carved leather upholstered armchair with figureheads on both arms, Guatemala
Leather, Wood
19th American Carving in the Form of Lady Liberty's Head
Located in Nantucket, MA
Painted in verdigris green, the carving was probably part of a larger carving, perhaps a ships figurehead or for a public space. Carvings of this scale were often associated with the...
Wood, Paint
Antique Model of the Famous Whaleship "Lagoda"
Located in Norwell, MA
Fully rigged with many details including lifeboats, figurehead, marlin strike etc.
Early 20th Century Wrought Iron Gate in the Style of Antoni Gaudi
By Antoni Gaudí
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Antoni Gaudi was a Spanish Catalan architect, who was the figurehead of Catalan Modernism. His free-flowing works were greatly influenced by nature.
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H 15.5 in W 11 in D 8.5 in
Pair of Italian Capodimonte Lidded Hand-Painted Porcelain Urns, 19th Century
Located in Big Flats, NY
Pair of classically shaped Italian Capodimonte figural covered urns feature hand-painted scene of continuous cupid (putti) procession, handles with figurehead terminations, and blue ...
Porcelain
Large Carved Oak Shelf
Located in Cheshire, GB
The large rectangular shelf supported on three stylized ship’s figureheads with recessed carved foliated back. Dimensions Height 11.5 inches Width 69 inches Depth 8 inches.
Oak
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H 35.44 in W 10.24 in D 11.82 in
1870 Fragments from the Shipwreck Prince Victor Canadian Vessel Maritime Naval
Located in Lowestoft, GB
We acquired these sections from the restorer of the figurehead, and they are untouched with their original painted surfaces.
Pine
Child’s Crib, Italy, 18th Century
Located in Greding, DE
A female head, wearing an unusual headpiece, marks the front as a figurehead.
Wood
Antique Italian Silver on Brass Sailing Ship on Wheels
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Enchanting antique sailing ship or nef hand crafted in silver plate on brass with plenty of unexpected details including hand hammered billowing sails, a crows nest, dramatic dragon ...
Silver Plate, Brass
Spanish Armada-Style Model
Located in Norwell, MA
Awesome stern galleries and figurehead. Model carries forty guns on carriages. With wood cradle.
European Sailing Ship Diorama
Located in Norwell, MA
Nineteenth century model of the merchant Brig Alice with painted gunports, figurehead, quarter galleries, etc.. The inside of the shadow box is painted with a European castle, other ...
Wood
Antique Ships Half Model of a Schooner
Located in Norwell, MA
The carved hull is built of nine lifts. Figurehead of a bird or fish? Mounted to a wood backboard.
Wood
19th Century Ship's Figurhead of a Woman
Located in Nantucket, MA
Carved ship figurehead of a woman wearing an elaborate gold necklace and holding a bouquet of roses at her waist.
Wood
Exceptional Carved Limewood Maquette
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
An exceptional carved limewood Maquette of the figurehead for the flagship HMS Queen Charlotte, 1790.
Ebonised Figural and Marble Topped Console Table
Located in Culver City, CA
The ebonised figural console architectural table having a serpentine demi-lune inset white carrera figured marble top mounted over a above a conforming reticulated frieze well carved...
Marble
Exceptionally Well Carved Antique Oak Knee Hole Desk
Located in Round Top, TX
This extraordinary antique carved oak desk exemplifies the quality of early 19th century Danish craftsmanship. The four figureheads and three panels each with a central cartouche are...
Prisoner of War Style Ship Model
Located in Norwell, MA
Finely detailed quarter and stern galleries. Carved centurion figurehead with shield and sword, trailboards, railings, anchors, etc.
Wood
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H 15.75 in W 18.51 in D 5.91 in
Antique Bronze Sculpture Fortune, Allegory of Sea Trade, France 1870
Located in Antwerp, BE
The goddess of Fortune sits on a fishing net on the bow of a classical ship with a Triton figurehead blowing a trumpet.In her right hand she holds the Caduceus or staff of Mercury or...
Bronze
Centerpiece, Boat Sailing, Calamine, Etc. 19th Century
Located in Madrid, ES
Centerpiece with a base on legs and finished in the upper part forming waves, with classicist-type dolphins, thus creating an inclined base for the boat made in a trasnparent materia...
Other
Early 20th Century Full Bodied Copper Ship Weathervane
Located in Pease pottage, West Sussex
A fine example of an early 20th century full bodied galleon weathervane in full sail. highly detailed with rigging, sails, pennants and articulating cannons depending on wind directi...
Sterling Silver Cellini Type Ewer by Alfred Ivory
Located in Newark, England
The ewer profusely chased and embossed to the body with classical masks, figureheads, animals and floral sprays between flutes and strap work.
Silver, Sterling Silver
Sailor's Woolwork Woolie with Trapunto Sails
Located in Downingtown, PA
Multicolored beads are applied at the prow to illustrate a figurehead. Within a maple frame. Lovely composition.
Wool
Antique Silver Artist’s Paint Box by Harry Atkin Sheffield 1892
By J Aitkin & Son
Located in London, GB
A stunning Antique Silver Artist’s paint box by Harry Atkin, Date Sheffield 1892. A Rare Miniature travelling paint box in excellent condition. The silver on both the outside and ...
Silver
Large South Pacific Tridacna Gigas Clam Shell
Located in Copenhagen, K
Large South Pacific Tridacna Gigas Clam shell The shell is in very good condition and with a beautiful pink tint.
Shell
Fabergé Silver Service
By Fabergé
Located in New Orleans, LA
This extraordinary 128-piece service by Fabergé is a rare treasure in more ways than one. Enclosed in its original oak chest, the exquisite service remains complete and in pristine c...
Silver
$265,380
H 57 in W 30 in D 31.5 in
One-of-a-kind 1851 Great Exhibition Carved Armchair by Arthur Jones of Dublin
Located in London, GB
*Winner of the 2022 Masterpiece Fair Furniture Highlight* The 1851 Great Exhibition Carved Bog Yew Armchair by Arthur Jones of Dublin Carved entirely from Irish bog yew wood, ...
Upholstery, Yew
20th Century French Hand Carved Walnut Wall Mounted Decoration
Located in Sofia, BG
Hand carved walnut decoration panel made in the beginning of 20th century in France. Very good original condition.
Walnut
19Th.Century Rare French Solid Oak Hand Carved Over-Door Panel
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Just arrived in my last container this exceptional 19Th.Century French Solid Oak Hand Carved Over-Door Panel. The center cartouche is surrounded by scrolls and the center medallion h...
Wood, Oak
$38,500
H 43 in W 50.5 in D 2.5 in
31-Star Printed American Flag, Celebrating California Statehood, Circa 1850
Located in Colorado Springs, CO
This is a rare 31-star medallion printed American flag, celebrating the addition of California to the Union. The flag is printed on silk and has a spectacular “Great Star” canton pat...
Silk
Organic Natural Wood Sculpture
Located in Sheffield, MA
A beautiful organic specimen of aged teak wood found in it's natural state that has been turned into a sculpture. Can have lights added to be used as light source to add dramatic eff...
$612,415
H 106.3 in W 66.93 in D 22.45 in
‘Grand Psyche’, Monumental Art Nouveau Mirror by Maison Millet
By Maison Millet, Claudius Marioton
Located in London, GB
‘Grand Psyche’, monumental Art Nouveau mirror by Maison Millet French, c. 1900 Height 270cm, width 170cm, depth 57cm This exquisite antique mirror was crafted around 1900 by the e...
Bronze, Ormolu
$60,635Sale Price|20% Off
H 129.93 in Dm 157.49 in
Monumental Italian Water Fountain with Delphine Sculptures
Located in Rome, IT
This monumental finely carved limestone fountain is composed a three levels. The first tiered with three amazing dolphin statues, the others adorned with lion heads ending with a pu...
Limestone
$347,200
H 86 in W 33 in D 33 in
Cristalleries De Baccarat, a Large Pair of French Cut-Crystal Tsarine Torcheres
By Cristalleries De Baccarat
Located in Long Island City, NY, NY
Cristalleries De Baccarat, A Large Pair of French Cut-Crystal Twenty-Four Light Tsarine Torcheres, Standing Floor Chandeliers. "A Magnificent Pair of Chandeliers" Each central stem...
Crystal
King George I Ambassadorial Secrétaire-Cabinet
Located in New Orleans, LA
This highly important secrétaire-cabinet was crafted for and specially ordered by King George I for the British Ambassador to Russia. From its craftsmanship and materials to its exce...
Brass
$24,353
H 38.98 in W 32.29 in D 3.55 in
Le Mousquetaire Musketeer Cavalier Spanish Tradition Diego Velázquez Influence
By Ferdinand Victor Leon Roybet
Located in Sutton Poyntz, Dorset
Ferdinand Victor Leon Roybet. French ( b.1840 – d.1920 ). Le Mousquetaire. Oil On Panel. Signed Upper Right. Image size 31.1 inches x 24.4 inches ( 79cm x 62cm ). Frame size 39 inche...
Oil, Wood Panel
Pink Fluorite on Smoky Quartz, Switzerland
Located in New York, NY
PINK FLUORITE ON SMOKY QUARTZ Tiefengletscher, Furka, Uri, Switzerland 28.5 cm tall x 12.7 cm wide In the mineral kingdom there are hierarchies, not all of them actually correct. Bu...
Other
Fish Tank
By CG capelletti
Located in Milan, IT
A stately addition to any baroque-style decor, this fish tank is rich and bold in every detail. Equipped with an illumination system for the six glass panels composing the base in sa...
Glass, Wood
Aircraft Target Binocular
Located in Paris, FR
Binocular Aircraft Target on tripod, with adjustable height. An exceptional and unique pair of WWII 25 x 105 binoculars by Jos. Schneider & Co, Optische Werke KG, Göttingen. circa...
Aluminum, Stainless Steel, Chrome, Nickel