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18th Century Meeting of Joseph II and Pius VI Austria
Historical antique, 18th century hand colored engraving printed on paper
unsigned , Meeting of king Joseph II and pope Pius VI
overall 19 1/2 x 21 3/4in (49.5 x 55cm)
Joseph II was Holy Roman Emperor from August 1765 and sole ruler of the Habsburg lands from November 1780 until his death. He was the eldest son of Empress Maria Theresa and her husband, Emperor Francis I, and the brother of Marie Antoinette
Pope Pius VI, born Count Giovanni Angelo Braschi, was head of the Catholic Church and ruler of the Papal States from 15 February 1775 to his death in 1799. Pius VI condemned the French Revolution and the suppression of the Gallican Church that resulted from it.
Soon after his accession he took steps to root out the Gallican idea of papal supremacy which had been spread in Germany by Hontheim (see FEBRONIANISM. Joseph II forbade the Austrian bishops to apply to Rome for faculties of any kind, and suppressed innumerable monasteries. Pius VI resolved to go to Vienna; he left Rome on 27 Feb., 1782, and arrived in Vienna on 22 March. The emperor received him respectfully, though the minister, Kaunitz, neglected even the ordinary rules of etiquette. The pope remained at Vienna until 22 April, 1782. All that he obtained from the emperor was the promise that his ecclesiastical reforms would not contain any violation of Catholic dogmas, or compromise the dignity of the pope. The emperor accompanied the pope on his return as far as the Monastery of Mariabrunn, and suppressed this monastery a few hours after the pope had left it. Scarcely had the pope reached Rome when he again saw himself compelled to protest against the emperor's unjustifiable confiscation of ecclesiastical property. But when Joseph II filled the vacant See of Milan of his own authority, Pius solemnly protested, and it was probably at this occasion that he threatened the emperor with excommunication. On 23 Dec., 1783, the emperor unexpectedly came to Rome to return the papal visit. He was determined to continue his ecclesiastical reforms, and made known to the Spanish diplomat, Azara, his project of separating the German Church entirely from Rome. The latter, however, dissuaded him from taking this fatal step. To avoid worse things, the pope granted him the right of nominating the bishops in the Duchies of Milan and Mantua, in a concordat dated 20 Jan., 1784 |
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100-2-19 |
Late 18th Century Antique Life Size Glazed Terracotta B
Large Lifesize Roman Style Bust Italian Glazed Terracotta Head of a Bald Man with Wrinkled Jowls and Dimpled Chin raised on Turned Socle
Spectacular antique Italian bust. Terra-cotta, the draping with a white glazed finish, overall 33" tall. Spectacular features and details. In great shape and condition |
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100-4-19 |
Early 20th Century Giltwood Neoclassical Wall Hanging M
Lovely tall Italian neoclassical giltwood wall hanging mirror.
GILT WOOD WALL MIRROR, H 43", W 18" :Enhanced with composition nymphs at the top. |
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100-6-19 |
Late 19th Century Antique Bisque Parian Figure Group
ANTIQUE BISQUE PARIAN FIGURE GROUP "DON'T LIKE HIS PANTS" English registry 1872
It measures 8-1/2" x 6-1/4" at the base. It is approx. 6-1/2" tall. The girl's right arm to be broken and missing. There is no other damage noted.
This is an original antique piece from the 1870s. |
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100-7-19 |
18th-Century Robert Morden Hand Colored Map of Buckingh
Copper engraving produced by Robert Morden for publication in Edmund Gibson's translation of William Camden's Britannia first published by Abel Swalle and Awnsham & John Churchill in 1695. Sutton Nichols and John Sturt have signed some of the maps as engravers and may well have engraved others but other engravers were also probably employed.This is the first series of maps to mark longitude in minutes of time (top border) as well as in degrees (bottom border). For most counties longitude is based on the meridian of St. Paul's, London. They were the first folio sized series of county maps to show roads, Morden using the survey and strip road maps of John Ogilby (published in his road book, also entitled Britannia, in 1675). Morden's miniature maps produced on a set of playing cards in 1676, shortly after Ogilb's production, were the first complete set of county maps to include roads. Morden did not use Ogilby's standardisation of measure for the mile at 1760 yards and used the somewhat arbitrary approximation of local variations to include three scales, 'Great', 'Middle' and 'Small' miles on his maps.
The work was republished in 1722, 1730, 1753 and, finally in 1772. The plate was updated for the 1722 edition mostly with changes to place name spellings and was reworked for the 1753 edition due to wear on the plate.
This very good example of Buckinghamshire is printed on fine rag paper from a 1695 edition. Reasonable margins all round. No damage or repairs. Good later hand colour |
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100-8-19 |
Italian Painted Nightstands With Marble Tops - a Pair
Early 20th-century Italian nightstands. This beautiful pair has lovely cabriole legs, one single drawer, pink color marble top, and a shelf above the marble top. Wood, hand finished with carved details. In great shape, some minor color loss, overall each one is 33" tall. |
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100-9-19 |
Early 19th Century Antique Framed Italian Plaster Cameo
Gorgeous set of Neoclassical Italian and French 6 Cameos, framed with black velvet overlay
2 small pink colored ones - 19th Century, marked 1820, Italian Grand Tour collection of two plaster casts of ancient Roman Goddesses bound in gilt-highlighted paper slips. Both measure 1 1/8". Flawless condition with incredible detail
Plaster Cameo Intaglio of French Naval commander Claude de Fornin
Plaster Cameo of Roman Emperor Domitian
Plaster Cameo of Roman Emperor Claudius |
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100-10-19-1562056952 |
Baroque Style Natural Shell & Faux Coral Arrangements -
A spectacular set of three ebony finish wood pedestals with sea world treasures and faux red corals, lovely set recreating the late baroque tradition of collectible artifacts of "natural History" for Gentleman’s Library.
The lovely mysterious ambiance, perfectly suiting from Grand Tour Style to the contemporary home. The set is made by Vramyan Antiques.
Overall the tallest one is about 20" |
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100-11-19 |
Early 19th Century Neoclassical Bisque Grand Tour Plaqu
A pair of Continental bisque porcelain plaques. Embellished with embossed Neoclassical, figural scenes, set in a light brown toned velvet lined frame. Circa early 19th century. Continental. Dimensions with Frames. Diameter:8.25". Good condition. |
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100-12-19 |
Italian Wall Hanging Ceramic Bracket
A solid Italian ceramic wall pedestal portraying a roaring winged figure, encompassed by ornate patterns, late baroque style finished in a light brown hue. Made in early 20th Ct. ,Italian
H: 15" L: 13 5/8", in great condition. |
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100-14-19 |
Grand Tour Style Neoclassical Decorative Vase
A gorgeous piece of decor, highly detailed 26" tall grand tour style vase. Replica with classical decorative ornaments, goat head handles on the left and right sides, detailed relief around the vase. White clay material, the loss inside, made for decorative purposes only. |
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100-15-19 |
19th Century Italian Gilded Palladio Mirror With a Crow
A spectacular Italian mirror, the second half of the 19th century. Fully gilded Palladio Mirror.
Giltwood mirror with an a-fixed metal crown at top 45" x 27" |
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100-17-19 |
19th Century Gentleman Portrait Oil Painting
Portrait of a Gentleman. Circa 1850. Oil painting on canvas. Painting size, 30-1/4" x 25". Framed size 33-1/2" x 28-1/2". |
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100-18-19 |
19th Century Hand-Colored Satirical Prints by Walter J
Gorgeous 19th century framed hand colored prints.
dogs portrayed as humans, satirical cartoon by Walter J Allen, engraved.
1. The navy, "my ships are ready & my people" marked 1886.
2. The Ladies "to drink to these fair ladies" marked 1886
London, published dec 1st 1889. By F. C. Msqueen & Sons |
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100-19-19 |
Early 19th Century French Hand Colored Framed Print
Early 19th century French, highly detailed, hand-colored print, partial silver and gilded framed, sealed with glass.
Numbered No 319, "Eugene Bauhainois. Colonel Des Guides". Great condition, dimensions H16" x W12 1/2" |
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100-20-19 |
Early 19th C. French Hand Colored Framed Fashion Prints
A pair of two lovely early 19th century French fashion prints. Both are framed, the sketches are numbered.
The first one is No 331, circa 1808 " Costume du Grand Juge, ministry de la Justice" . The second one No325 "Princess de la Familia Royale". Highly detailed, showing the fashion masterpieces of their time. |
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100-21-19 |
Early 19th Century French Hand Colored Framed Fashion P
A pair of two lovely early 19th century French fashion prints. Both are framed, the sketches are numbered.
The first one is No 320, circa 1803. The second one No325 "Member du Senat" circa 1808. Highly detailed, showing the fashio masterpieces of their time. |
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200-1-19 |
20th Century Antique Chinese Lead Glazed Tang Dynasty S
Early Century Tang Dynasty tomb Figurine terra-cotta lead glazed fighting Griffon's statue, a replica from an ancient item, great quality unique shape, absolutely great item. |
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200-2-19 |
Chinese Lead Glazed Tang Dynasty Style Dogs Statue - a
Early Century Tang Dynasty tomb Figurine terra-cotta lead glazed dogs statue, a replica from an ancient item, great quality unique shape, an exquisite pair.
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200-3-19 |
20th Century Chinese Lead-Glazed Terracotta Birds - a P
Pair of early 20th century Chinese green Birds, made out of terracotta, lead glazed. Great quality, perfect design, and shape |
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