Late 17th Century Collection

Step back in time to the late 17th century, a period filled with captivating art and historical treasures

Late 17th Century Collection: House of the Seven Gables

House of the Seven Gables, 1668, made famous in Nathaniel Hawthornes novel of the same name, Salem, Massachusetts, USA

Late 17th Century Collection: A very rare Dutch Delft blue and white rectangular plaque

A very rare Dutch Delft blue and white rectangular plaque
1766903 A very rare Dutch Delft blue and white rectangular plaque, depicting wayfarers on a road in a wooded landscape (porcelain) by Frijtom

Late 17th Century Collection: Map of Virginia and Florida, 1667 (hand-coloured engraving, vellum)

Map of Virginia and Florida, 1667 (hand-coloured engraving, vellum)
985771 Map of Virginia and Florida, 1667 (hand-coloured engraving, vellum) by Blaeu, Joan (1596-1673) (after); 54.6x35.7 (folio size) cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Map of Virginia and Florida)

Late 17th Century Collection: Map of Madrid late 17th or early 18th century (map)

Map of Madrid late 17th or early 18th century (map)
6117613 Map of Madrid late 17th or early 18th century (map); (add.info.: Anonymous map of Madrid dating from late 17th or early 18th century.); Photo © Ken Welsh. All rights reserved 2024.

Late 17th Century Collection: A selection of late 17th and 19th century jewellery

A selection of late 17th and 19th century jewellery
1766485 A selection of late 17th and 19th century jewellery; Private Collection; (add.info.: A selection of late 17th and 19th century jewellery.); Photo © Christie's Images.

Late 17th Century Collection: French Louis XIV carved and gilded frame with shell carved acanthus strapwork running to anthemion

French Louis XIV carved and gilded frame with shell carved acanthus strapwork running to anthemion corner
BON50223 French Louis XIV carved and gilded frame with shell carved acanthus strapwork running to anthemion corner and centre cartouches

Late 17th Century Collection: Berlin and surrounding area at the end of the 17th century

Berlin and surrounding area at the end of the 17th century
3794208 Berlin and surrounding area at the end of the 17th century.; (add.info.: Berlin and surrounding area at the end of the 17th century. Weltgeschichte by Prof. Dr)

Late 17th Century Collection: View of Limerick, c. 1750 (watercolour plans)

View of Limerick, c. 1750 (watercolour plans)
986014 View of Limerick, c.1750 (watercolour plans) by Hobson, Samuel (18th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: View of Limerick; Vue de Limerick)

Late 17th Century Collection: Men-of-War Breaking Fishermens Nets, (oil on panel-a penschilderij)

Men-of-War Breaking Fishermens Nets, (oil on panel-a penschilderij)
990413 Men-of-War Breaking Fishermens Nets, (oil on panel-a penschilderij) by Salm, Adriaen or Abraham (c.1660-1720); 47x63.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Men-of-War Breaking Fishermens Nets)

Late 17th Century Collection: Tobit Burying the Dead in Defiance of the Orders of Sennacherib, (oil on canvas)

Tobit Burying the Dead in Defiance of the Orders of Sennacherib, (oil on canvas)
990059 Tobit Burying the Dead in Defiance of the Orders of Sennacherib, (oil on canvas) by Castiglione, Giovanni Francesco (1641-1716); 65x80.6 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Late 17th Century Collection: Portrait of King Louis XIV, seated full length, in an embroidered blue

Portrait of King Louis XIV, seated full length, in an embroidered blue and gold coat with a white ruff
827899 Portrait of King Louis XIV, seated full length, in an embroidered blue and gold coat with a white ruff and a fur trimmed hat, on a throne (oil on canvas, unlined) by Dieu

Late 17th Century Collection: Captain John Avery, engraving

Captain John Avery, engraving
3784186 Captain John Avery, engraving.; (add.info.: Captain John Avery, engraving. Caption reads Captain John Avery taking the Great Moguls ship)

Late 17th Century Collection: Headpiece with Marginal Floral Compositions, c. 1661 / 1687 (manuscript on thick heavy yellow paper)

Headpiece with Marginal Floral Compositions, c. 1661 / 1687 (manuscript on thick heavy yellow paper)
986207 Headpiece with Marginal Floral Compositions, c.1661/1687 (manuscript on thick heavy yellow paper) by Hayrapet (fl.1615-c.80) (attr.to); 38x25 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Late 17th Century Collection: Map of Africa, c. 1696 (hand-coloured engraving)

Map of Africa, c. 1696 (hand-coloured engraving)
986318 Map of Africa, c.1696 (hand-coloured engraving) by Danckerts, Cornelis III (1664-1717); 59x96 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Map of Africa. Cornelis Danckerts III (1664-1717)

Late 17th Century Collection: The Pentecost, c. 1661 / 1687 (manuscript on thick heavy yellow paper)

The Pentecost, c. 1661 / 1687 (manuscript on thick heavy yellow paper)
986208 The Pentecost, c.1661/1687 (manuscript on thick heavy yellow paper) by Hayrapet (fl.1615-c.80) (attr.to); 38x25 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: The Pentecost)

Late 17th Century Collection: A Safavid dynasty lacquer bookcover depicting a parrot perching on the branch of an apple blossom

A Safavid dynasty lacquer bookcover depicting a parrot perching on the branch of an apple blossom (one of a pair), c
1196737 A Safavid dynasty lacquer bookcover depicting a parrot perching on the branch of an apple blossom (one of a pair), c.1659-1660 (lacquer bookcover, painted in colours and gold) by Abbasi

Late 17th Century Collection: View of Turin, 1672 (engraving)

View of Turin, 1672 (engraving)
1195490 View of Turin, 1672 (engraving) by Borgonio, Giovanni Tommaso (1620-1683); 50x109.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Borgonio)

Late 17th Century Collection: The Woman with the Arrow (Venus and Cupid?), 1661 (etching, drypoint and burin)

The Woman with the Arrow (Venus and Cupid?), 1661 (etching, drypoint and burin)
1767115 The Woman with the Arrow (Venus and Cupid?), 1661 (etching, drypoint and burin) by Rembrandt Harmensz. van Rijn (1606-69); Private Collection; (add.info)

Late 17th Century Collection: A Lotus Sutra handscroll frontispiece miniature (detail

A Lotus Sutra handscroll frontispiece miniature (detail
1766504 A Lotus Sutra handscroll frontispiece miniature (detail) depicting Buddha on a throne addressing Shariputra, 1667 (ink, colour and gold on purple paper.) by Japanese School

Late 17th Century Collection: A signed and dated Syrian ceramic tile, painted in managanese, blue and brown, dated 1699

A signed and dated Syrian ceramic tile, painted in managanese, blue and brown, dated 1699
1766425 A signed and dated Syrian ceramic tile, painted in managanese, blue and brown, dated 1699, 1699 (ceramic) by Syrian School

Late 17th Century Collection: A late 17th century Safavid Persia cuerda seca pottery tile depicting a man playing a

A late 17th century Safavid Persia cuerda seca pottery tile depicting a man playing a
1766423 A late 17th century Safavid Persia cuerda seca pottery tile depicting a man playing a flute in a turban (ceramic) by Persian School

Late 17th Century Collection: Gaudi Ragini, Wife of Sri Raga, c. 1690-5 (gouache with gold and silver paint on paper)

Gaudi Ragini, Wife of Sri Raga, c. 1690-5 (gouache with gold and silver paint on paper)
1196846 Gaudi Ragini, Wife of Sri Raga, c.1690-5 (gouache with gold and silver paint on paper) by Indian School, (17th century); 21x21 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; Indian

Late 17th Century Collection: Mausoleum of the Oratoire du Louvre, Rue Saint-Honore, in memory of French statesman

Mausoleum of the Oratoire du Louvre, Rue Saint-Honore, in memory of French statesman
986469 Mausoleum of the Oratoire du Louvre, Rue Saint-Honore, in memory of French statesman Pierre Seguier, May 1672, c.1770-1780 (engraving) by Le Brun

Late 17th Century Collection: A calligraphic design of an elephant, 1616-1617 and late 17th century (engraving)

A calligraphic design of an elephant, 1616-1617 and late 17th century (engraving)
986188 A calligraphic design of an elephant, 1616-1617 and late 17th century (engraving) by Dutch School, (17th century); 23x36 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Late 17th Century Collection: Portia (oil on canvas)

Portia (oil on canvas)
990284 Portia (oil on canvas) by Corneille, Michel des Gobelins (1642-1708); 64.8x52.4 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Portia. Corneille, Michel des Gobelins (1642-1708). Oil on canvas

Late 17th Century Collection: The Virgin and the Immaculate Conception, c. 1665-75 (oil on canvas)

The Virgin and the Immaculate Conception, c. 1665-75 (oil on canvas)
990216 The Virgin and the Immaculate Conception, c.1665-75 (oil on canvas) by Hoogstraten, Samuel van (1627-78); 67.6x53.3 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Late 17th Century Collection: A Rabbinical Disputation, (oil on canvas)

A Rabbinical Disputation, (oil on canvas)
990202 A Rabbinical Disputation, (oil on canvas) by Toorenvliet, Jacob (1635-1719); 42.6x51.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: A Rabbinical Disputation. Jacob Toorenvliet (1635-1719)

Late 17th Century Collection: The Parting of Lord William and Lady Rachel Russell in 1683

The Parting of Lord William and Lady Rachel Russell in 1683
989988 The Parting of Lord William and Lady Rachel Russell in 1683 (The Last Interview of Lord and Lady Russell), 1852 (oil on canvas) by Lucy

Late 17th Century Collection: Celestial map of the constellations: Orion, Taurus, Aries, Pisces etc

Celestial map of the constellations: Orion, Taurus, Aries, Pisces etc
985718 Celestial map of the constellations: Orion, Taurus, Aries, Pisces etc, 1666-1668 (hand-coloured engraving) by Dutch School

Late 17th Century Collection: Portrait of a Lady, seated three-quarter length, with her Dog before an Open Window

Portrait of a Lady, seated three-quarter length, with her Dog before an Open Window
990415 Portrait of a Lady, seated three-quarter length, with her Dog before an Open Window, an Italianate Landscape Beyond, (oil on canvas-oval) by Gascar

Late 17th Century Collection: Portrait of a Physician, probably Giovanni Guglielmo Riva (1627-1677), seated half-length

Portrait of a Physician, probably Giovanni Guglielmo Riva (1627-1677), seated half-length
990380 Portrait of a Physician, probably Giovanni Guglielmo Riva (1627-1677), seated half-length, holding a surgical instrument, c.1668-c.1672 (oil on canvas) by Maratti

Late 17th Century Collection: A Sumptuous Interior with a Family Celebrating the Birth of a Child, (oil on panel)

A Sumptuous Interior with a Family Celebrating the Birth of a Child, (oil on panel)
659373 A Sumptuous Interior with a Family Celebrating the Birth of a Child, (oil on panel) by Naiveu, Matthys (1647-1721); 70x56 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Late 17th Century Collection: Portrait of Edward Stuart, Bust Length, with Flowing Hair and Lace Stock

Portrait of Edward Stuart, Bust Length, with Flowing Hair and Lace Stock
824098 Portrait of Edward Stuart, Bust Length, with Flowing Hair and Lace Stock, (coloured chalks and bodycolour on buff paper) by Ashfield

Late 17th Century Collection: Portrait of a Lady, seated three-quarter length, in a white dress and fur-lined cape

Portrait of a Lady, seated three-quarter length, in a white dress and fur-lined cape
827804 Portrait of a Lady, seated three-quarter length, in a white dress and fur-lined cape, 169- (oil on canvas) by Boonen

Late 17th Century Collection: Cleopatra, (oil on canvas)

Cleopatra, (oil on canvas)
827754 Cleopatra, (oil on canvas) by Dandini, Pietro (1646-1712); 87x73 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Cleopatra. Pietro Dandini (1646-1712). Oil on canvas

Late 17th Century Collection: A Winter Landscape with Skaters on a Frozen Waterway by a Village

A Winter Landscape with Skaters on a Frozen Waterway by a Village
827656 A Winter Landscape with Skaters on a Frozen Waterway by a Village, a Hunter in the Foreground, Antwerp Beyond, (oil on copper) by Griffier

Late 17th Century Collection: A Peacock and other Birds in an Ornamental Landscape (oil on canvas)

A Peacock and other Birds in an Ornamental Landscape (oil on canvas)
1765044 A Peacock and other Birds in an Ornamental Landscape (oil on canvas) by Cradock, Marmaduke (1660-1717) (attr. to); 135.3x163.2 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Late 17th Century Collection: Admiral Tulip, 1699 (engraving)

Admiral Tulip, 1699 (engraving)
986078 Admiral Tulip, 1699 (engraving) by Italian School, (17th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Admiral Tulip. From Observationes de ortu ac vegetatione plantarum)

Late 17th Century Collection: A page from the Persian manuscript Aja ib al-Makhluqat wa Ghara

A page from the Persian manuscript Aja ib al-Makhluqat wa Ghara
1196828 A page from the Persian manuscript Aja ib al-Makhluqat wa Ghara ib al-Maujudat (Marvels of Creatures and Strange Things Existing), c

Late 17th Century Collection: Portrait of a Lady as Diana returning from the Hunt, 1698 (oil on copper)

Portrait of a Lady as Diana returning from the Hunt, 1698 (oil on copper)
827914 Portrait of a Lady as Diana returning from the Hunt, 1698 (oil on copper) by Colombel, Nicolas (1644-1717); 65.7x81.1 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Late 17th Century Collection: Charles II in Defense of the Eucharist, late 17th century (oil on canvas)

Charles II in Defense of the Eucharist, late 17th century (oil on canvas)
1769393 Charles II in Defense of the Eucharist, late 17th century (oil on canvas) by Cuzco School, (17th Century); 170x126 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Late 17th Century Collection: A Groom with a Horse, 1694 (gouache and gold paint on paper)

A Groom with a Horse, 1694 (gouache and gold paint on paper)
1196958 A Groom with a Horse, 1694 (gouache and gold paint on paper) by Persian School, (17th century); 14.4x21.5 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; Persian, out of copyright

Late 17th Century Collection: Portrait of Raja Kirpal Pal of Basohli, c. 1690-1700 (gouache with gold paint on paper)

Portrait of Raja Kirpal Pal of Basohli, c. 1690-1700 (gouache with gold paint on paper)
1196914 Portrait of Raja Kirpal Pal of Basohli, c. 1690-1700 (gouache with gold paint on paper) by Indian School, (17th century); 19x29 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; Indian

Late 17th Century Collection: A Monstrous Serpent Devouring the Royal Fleet, c. 1670-1690 (illuminated manuscript)

A Monstrous Serpent Devouring the Royal Fleet, c. 1670-1690 (illuminated manuscript)
1196764 A Monstrous Serpent Devouring the Royal Fleet, c.1670-1690 (illuminated manuscript) by Indian School, (17th century); 39.5x23.5 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; Indian

Late 17th Century Collection: The Death of Ananias, c. 1650-1680 (drawing on paper)

The Death of Ananias, c. 1650-1680 (drawing on paper)
1196751 The Death of Ananias, c.1650-1680 (drawing on paper) by Mughal School, (17th century); 19.6x32 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; Indian, out of copyright

Late 17th Century Collection: A Lawyer Seated at a Desk Reading a Letter, a Library Beyond, 1668 (oil on canvas)

A Lawyer Seated at a Desk Reading a Letter, a Library Beyond, 1668 (oil on canvas)
659301 A Lawyer Seated at a Desk Reading a Letter, a Library Beyond, 1668 (oil on canvas) by Ostade, Adriaen Jansz. van (1610-85); 28.3x22.8 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Late 17th Century Collection: Alpheus and Arethusa, (oil on canvas)

Alpheus and Arethusa, (oil on canvas)
990342 Alpheus and Arethusa, (oil on canvas) by Maratti, Carlo (1625-1713); 78x96 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Alpheus and Arethusa. Carlo Maratti (1625-1713). Oil on canvas

Late 17th Century Collection: Bellis Afric: (African daisy / Osteospermum), 1697-1701 (hand-coloured engraving)

Bellis Afric: (African daisy / Osteospermum), 1697-1701 (hand-coloured engraving)
986394 Bellis Afric: (African daisy/ Osteospermum), 1697-1701 (hand-coloured engraving) by Dutch School, (17th century); 39.7x25.3 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Bellis Afric)

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Step back in time to the late 17th century, a period filled with captivating art and historical treasures. The House of the Seven Gables stands as a testament to this era's architectural beauty. Delve into the world of Dutch craftsmanship with a very rare Dutch Delft blue and white rectangular plaque, showcasing intricate designs that transport you to another time. Explore the vast landscapes depicted in historical maps such as the Map of Virginia and Florida, 1667, hand-colored on vellum. Immerse yourself in history through View of Limerick, c. 1750, a watercolor plan that offers glimpses into an ancient city. Art lovers will be captivated by A Spaniel, an Eagle, a Hare and a Wicker Basket with a Jay, Finches and other Birds Overlooked by two Hounds, a Mountainous Landscape Beyond - an oil painting that brings nature alive on canvas. Experience maritime adventures through Men-of-War Breaking Fishermen's Nets - an oil panel painting capturing both struggle and resilience at sea. Tobit Burying the Dead in Defiance of the Orders of Sennacherib tells tales from biblical times through its powerful depiction on canvas. Portraits hold their own allure during this period; marvel at Portrait of King Louis XIV seated full length - his embroidered blue and gold coat exuding regal elegance against his fur-trimmed hat. Captain John Avery is immortalized forever in an engraving that captures his spirit as he sailed across uncharted waters. Discover artistic intricacy within Headpiece with Marginal Floral Compositions - manuscript artistry created on thick heavy yellow paper transports us to another dimension entirely. Journey across continents with Map of Africa c. 1696 - its hand-colored engravings revealing unknown territories waiting to be explored. The Pentecost invites us into religious devotion through its manuscript creation on thick heavy yellow paper – it serves as both a spiritual and artistic masterpiece.