Ancient Surfaces

"I have in mind rugged eroded surfaces, megaliths, fossils, ancient encrusted marbles and something of the quality of early Japanese ceramics - Shigaraki and Iga ware"

"I have in mind rugged eroded surfaces, megaliths, fossils, ancient encrusted marbles and something of the quality of early Japanese ceramics - Shigaraki and Iga ware"

The decision was made to make the carvings in the table small and abstract as a representation of the vessels that are found on the surface of ancient offering tables. Baghurst did n...

The shape and construction of the piece echoes ancient ceramic forms. The surface of the vase has a canvas texture, which adds depth.

The shape and construction of the piece echoes ancient ceramic forms. The surface of the vase has a canvas texture, which adds depth to the piece.

Viewed from a distance, the rocks appear as organic or anthropomorphic forms, their coarse and jagged surfaces sometimes resembling ancient petrified pieces of wood or stones.

Viewed from a distance, the rocks appear as organic or anthropomorphic forms, their coarse and jagged surfaces sometimes resembling ancient petrified pieces of wood or stones.

Viewed from a distance, the rocks appear as organic or anthropomorphic forms, their coarse and jagged surfaces sometimes resembling ancient petrified pieces of wood or stones.

Viewed from a distance, the rocks appear as organic or anthropomorphic forms, their coarse and jagged surfaces sometimes resembling ancient petrified pieces of wood or stones.

Viewed from a distance, the rocks appear as organic or anthropomorphic forms, their coarse and jagged surfaces sometimes resembling ancient petrified pieces of wood or stones.

Viewed from a distance, the rocks appear as organic or anthropomorphic forms, their coarse and jagged surfaces sometimes resembling ancient petrified pieces of wood or stones.

hammered et tailler from the Louis XIII period, 17th century. The ancient surfaces reflect the lights in the room.

The image simultaneously emerges from and disappears into the visual poetry of an ancient surface.

The image simultaneously emerges from and disappears into the visual poetry of an ancient surface.

The image simultaneously emerges from and disappears into the visual poetry of an ancient surface.

It has remains of the original patina. A original nice ancient surface. This mantel is in great condition; it is not broken and is totally original with perfect proportions for a tim...

The image simultaneously emerges from and disappears into the visual poetry of an ancient surface. marble dust, collage and pigment on parchment

One would call it a classic French limestone fireplace. The ancient surfaces are polished and reflects the light in the room.

The image simultaneously emerges from and disappears into the visual poetry of an ancient surface.

The image simultaneously emerges from and disappears into the visual poetry of an ancient surface. Medium: marble dust, collage and pigment on panel

The image simultaneously emerges from and disappears into the visual poetry of an ancient surface. Medium: marble dust, collage and pigment on panel

The image simultaneously emerges from and disappears into the visual poetry of an ancient surface.

A regency period from the 18th Century. The ancient surface is silky smooth and reflects the light in the room.

The image simultaneously emerges from and disappears into the visual poetry of an ancient surface. Medium: marble dust, collage and pigment on panel

The image simultaneously emerges from and disappears into the visual poetry of an ancient surface. Medium: marble dust, collage and pigment on panel

The texture of hammer tone is an ancient surface treatment for metal that is achieved through the painstaking application of hammer marks, one by one, with the intention of shaping t...

The image simultaneously emerges from and disappears into the visual poetry of an ancient surface.

The image simultaneously emerges from and disappears into the visual poetry of an ancient surface.

The image simultaneously emerges from and disappears into the visual poetry of an ancient surface.

The image simultaneously emerges from and disappears into the visual poetry of an ancient surface.

His paintings capture the emotional character of an interior - the sensation of standing within it, while observing the slow movement of light across ancient surfaces. The work als...

There is ample evidence of original and ancient calcification, polishing and surface encrustation.

There is ample evidence of original and ancient calcification, polishing and surface encrustation.

In this work, I was concerned with creating an ancient surface, weather-beaten, scale uncertain, just old rock of the beautiful greenish, gold hues one finds on the coast at Gwithian...

Doing so, they also brought the Pre-Olympian God “Atlas” back to life. Our Ancient Surfaces Signature team recently reclaimed this extremely rare masterpiece and named it IL Fonta...

This is a wonderful carved wooden buddha with an ancient aged gilded surface. The carving has age cracks and paint losses that add to the character of this very happy buddha.

This scarce work of art is in good condition with minor softening of lines and contours overall; and its ancient surface reveals traces of old lichen encrustation, perfect addition f...

GEORGE III MAHOGANY SERPENTINE PEDESTAL SIDEBOARD England, circa last quarter of the 18th-century Item # 906BNS05L An unusual and most attractive pedestal sideboard from the George ...

Indonesian petrified wood slice side table on nickel base / beige Smooth and highly polished surface. Ancient petrified wood top, new custom base.

Another positive characteristic of authentic ancient dzi is the surface which is usually "smooth and waxy" , resulting from wear over a long period of time.

Imaginative landscapes, figures and otherworldly apparitions come into view the longer one stares at the stone's polished surface. Ancient and sculptural, we’ve taken the stone in a ...

Cane is woven into a rippling surface, this ancient technique layers lines of natural fiber into an engrossing optical rhythm.

The top, woven of reeds according to a refined and ancient technique, provided a sturdy surface for resting as a well as enjoying tea or a board game.

A spectacular large polished orthoceras fossil plate, with numerous orthoceras embedded in ancient rock surface. Provenance: Eight Point Ranch, Elgin, Texas Dimensions (appro...

A delicate bleaching process has been applied to the surface of its ancient oak, which brightens the hue of the wood and presents its time-earned details to shine forward into the fu...

Time has imparted the eroded texture of an ancient object, the metal surface now colored by a brilliant verdigris bloom and traces of the original gilt pigments.

Gorgeous huge porcelain two-handled goblet, abundantly painted of Royal Vienna Porcelain Manufactory: Finest quality / the goblet's surface is covered with golden color on which vari...

Now expertly converted in the UK into a functional table lamp, its elegant double-handled form and warm golden tones evoke the artisanal beauty of ancient craftsmanship. The natural...

The serene, almost hieratic expression of the face contrasts with the intricate network of cubic structures emerging from the surface, resembling an ancient cityscape gradually overt...

From architectural follies of the eighteenth-century to crystalline rock formations, Thomas Engelhart translates the angles and polished surfaces of ancient artifacts into hand-paint...

Carved from a single solid log, this piece has the weight and presence of something ancient. The top surface preserves the full end-grain of the timber, with growth rings, natural ch...

The iconic Scavo finish, created by applying mineral powders during the glass-blowing process, gives the vase a weathered, timeworn texture, reminiscent of ancient relics. Its matte ...

The central panel is carefully painted with vibrant vivid multicolor polychrome enamels over a guilloche surface, depicting an ancient Etruscan queen portrait facing forward.

From architectural follies of the eighteenth-century to crystalline rock formations, Thomas Engelhart translates the angles and polished surfaces of ancient artifacts into hand-paint...

From architectural follies of the eighteenth-century to crystalline rock formations, Thomas Engelhart translates the angles and polished surfaces of ancient artifacts into hand-paint...

From architectural follies of the eighteenth-century to crystalline rock formations, Thomas Engelhart translates the angles and polished surfaces of ancient artifacts into hand-paint...

From architectural follies of the eighteenth-century to crystalline rock formations, Thomas Engelhart translates the angles and polished surfaces of ancient artifacts into hand-paint...