At Hi(s)story Antiques, we are constantly on an adventurous hunt for rare objects with a soul. However, some historical treasures carry a story that is so cinematic that you almost can’t believe it. Our latest discovery takes us back to the troubled Breda of just after the Second World War. It is a chronicle […]
It’s all about his story, it’s all about history! During our searches for unique historical objects, we always hope to find that one piece. It has to make history tangible. Recently, we were able to add an object to our collection. This specific example meets all these requirements. It is a monumental bronze three-legged cooking pot. In the past, it was used to cook food in the kitchen of a manor house. Today, it is displayed in the museum of the Royal […]
At Hi(s)story Antiques, we are always looking for objects with a soul. Objects that are not perfect, but are marked by time and therefore tell a story that no modern factory can replicate. Our latest find is the ultimate example of this: a monumental, oak Madonna and Child from the seventeenth […]
Has Hi(s)tory Antiques discovered a rare Romanesque wooden sculpture? As an antique dealer, you secretly dream of it every day: making that one unique find at a local market, in a dusty shed, or during a small auction. An object overlooked by everyone else, but one that instantly sets your ‘antique radar’ off. Last week […]
A painting is much more than a decorative object on the wall. It tells a story, creates atmosphere, and gives a space a unique look. Whether you are a lover of classical art, antique paintings, or special works with a rich history, the right painting can completely transform an interior. At Hi(s)story Antiques […]
In recent months, we've been primarily busy with identifying the people in the beautiful portraits. We've now discovered this through a wonderful detective hunt. However, one thing we haven't been able to solve yet: who is the fantastic painter of these works? The advantage is that the [...]
As I scroll further down the web page, I notice a sample document appears. It doesn't contain any images, but it does have family crests written out in text. Let's see if the Van Delft family crest is described in the document. When I use the search function and type in “Delft,” I get seven [...]
In the last message, I mentioned that it is difficult to know who is depicted in the portraits with limited information. There are some clues, but they have not yielded any results. For this reason, we decided to be bold and send a message to the CBG to ask if they might [...]
We are a few days further into our research on the origin of the portraits. The frames have been carefully worked on. They have been cleaned and minor damage has been repaired. The frames are of exceptional quality. This is especially noticeable on the reverse side. They were made by a craftsman from hardwood. On […]
