Antique Bears

Its surface and joinery bear the honest, gradual wear of genuine age rather than a manufactured distress, evidence of a long working life already lived.

Their ‘cloud designs’ defined an era and still bear the same intended luxe today.

This antique piece was produced by the Georges Dreyfus Faïencerie, founded in Moret-sur-Loing, France, in 1890. It bears the model number “398” underneath the base.

The reverse of the frame bears a Berlin framer’s stamp. Origin: Germany / Berlin Date: 19th century Medium: Oil on canvas, wash-gilt frame Dimensions: Height 92 cm (36.2 in); Widt...

A fun example of Chinese Chaozhou wood carving. The back bears old metal braces that were used to secure cracked and broken elements of the panel.

The piece is housed in its original case, covered in black fabric and lined with red velvet; the lid bears the silversmith's gilt inscription—"L. Béguin – L.

A very beautiful Buddha that has retained its superb gilding The Buddha is depicted in the lotus position, with his hands performing the Bhumisparsha gesture, that is, calling upon ...

On the reverse, the canvas and stretcher bear stamps and numbers consistent with French artists’ materials from the first half of the 20th century.

The 1softened edges and richly worn surface bear witness to generations of use. With its strong primitive character and beautiful natural patina, the bowl has a quiet, almost abstrac...

The composition rises from a molded square base decorated with aquatic foliage and shell motifs. The underside bears an impressed mark consistent with Royal Worcester, along with th...

The back of the panel bears the Louvre's metal seal, embedded directly into the plaster.

The accompanying sterling silver mustard spoon is hallmarked Birmingham 1912 and bears the maker's mark for Joseph Gloster Ltd. Maker: Robert Pringle & Sons Spoon Maker: Joseph ...

The accompanying mustard spoon is hallmarked Birmingham 1929 and bears the maker's mark for Joseph Gloster Ltd. Maker: George Unite Spoon Maker: Joseph Gloster Ltd Hallmark: Birming...

The box is fitted with pewter hinges and mounts and bears the known Rouen mark “HV.” Rouen became one of France's most important centres for faience production, with the Poterat fam...

The undersides are finished with an off-white glaze showing light fine crazing. Both bases bear the impressed Julius Dressler factory mark alongside the country stamp 'Austria' and i...

The underside of the cover bears the green printed Coalport crown backstamp incorporating the retailer crest for Thomas Goode & Co. of South Audley Street, London.

Its beautifully worn surface bears countless cuts, scratches and marks accumulated through generations of use, creating a rich and highly individual patina.

Smaller accent diamonds are set between the principal stones, while finely engraved shoulders add delicate period detail to the platinum setting. The ring bears the French dog’s hea...

The pictorial execution employs a rich, tactile brushstroke, particularly evident in the rendering of the snow, the tree bark, and the birds' plumage. The work bears an illegible sig...

The base displays the underglaze green Royal Copenhagen crown backstamp, the traditional three hand-painted blue wavy lines representing Denmark's waterways, and painted pattern numb...

The underside of the foot ring bears the printed green Royal Doulton backstamp surmounted by the crown and lion, accompanied by England lettering.

Manufactured by Coalport around 1850, this setting bears the pattern number 5/378 inscribed in gilt script to the underside of the saucer.

Modelled during the inter-war period, circa 1920, this vessel reflects the transition between late Art Nouveau organic curves and emerging Art Deco geometry. The underside bears the ...

The hollow underside is impressed with an individual numeral '3' but bears no factory backstamp. The combination of parian body, polychrome enamel washes, and classical sea nymph mot...

The authorial signature and unmistakable design concept bear the hallmark of the prominent creator and furniture innovator Josef Danhauser, whose name is synonymous with impeccable c...

Produced in Shropshire, England, around 1880, the vase exemplifies Victorian decorative craftsmanship during a period of intense artistic experimentation. The underside bears the pri...

The underside of the base bears his characteristic applied blue paste lozenge seal impressed with his initials, alongside painted factory numbers on the stopper plug.

On the underside, the unglazed base bears an impressed maker's or mould mark consisting of a block letter 'H' beside a small numeral, characteristic of English manufacturing dating t...

The silvered dial features Arabic numerals and bears the name of the London retailer, W. Cawley & Sons, surrounded by a brass bezel that complements the warm tones of the lacquered c...

The lamp includes two frosted white tulip-shaped glass shades, original in style, delicately mounted to echo blooming flowers. The base bears a plaque inscribed "Lever de l'aurore p...

The icebergs and the small polar bear in the background turn this sheet into an Arctic landscape as much as a natural history plate.

Its surface and joinery bear the honest, gradual wear of genuine age rather than a manufactured distress, evidence of a long working life already lived.

Its surface and joinery bear the honest, gradual wear of genuine age rather than a manufactured distress, evidence of a long working life already lived.

Its surface and joinery bear the honest, gradual wear of genuine age rather than a manufactured distress, evidence of a long working life already lived.

Its surface and joinery bear the honest, gradual wear of genuine age rather than a manufactured distress, evidence of a long working life already lived.

Produced in England during the 1880s, the pair is traditionally attributed to Minton's art pottery lines, which frequently combined Anglo-Japanese geometric motifs with historic cera...

On the underside, the unglazed concave base bears the circular printed Royal Doulton England mark surmounted by a lion and crown, alongside a separate uppercase 'FLAMBÉ' backstamp pr...

This characterful piece is crafted from solid, weathered pine and displays a warm patina that bears witness to nearly two centuries of use. The cabinet features a wide drawer with au...

Its surface and joinery bear the honest, gradual wear of genuine age rather than a manufactured distress, evidence of a long working life already lived.

Its surface and joinery bear the honest, gradual wear of genuine age rather than a manufactured distress, evidence of a long working life already lived.

Daniele Buzzi's 1925 poster for the Swiss Federal Railways, one of the great images of the electric age. A red locomotive bears down on the viewer, pantograph raised against a green ...

The reverse of the silver mounts is finished with smooth, plain backplates, one of which bears a small stamped assay punch typical of regional silver standards of the period.

Their elaborate decoration made them especially fashionable among the European elite during the 18th century. Bears the maker’s mark “FF” beneath a crown 4 1/2" high x 3/4" wide x ...

Ornate scrollwork, decorative borders, and stylized lettering reflect the richly embellished commercial packaging and advertising graphics of the Belle Époque and early 20th century....

Provenance: Bonhams, London. Bears inscription 'Count Dorsay by Frank Grant' (to stretcher).

A bright turquoise glazed interior provides beautiful contrast with the cobalt exterior, while the shaped base rests on three molded feet. The underside bears a small hand-painted b...

Its surface and joinery bear the honest, gradual wear of genuine age rather than a manufactured distress, evidence of a long working life already lived.

Its surface and joinery bear the honest, gradual wear of genuine age rather than a manufactured distress, evidence of a long working life already lived.

Its surface and joinery bear the honest, gradual wear of genuine age rather than a manufactured distress, evidence of a long working life already lived.

Its surface and joinery bear the honest, gradual wear of genuine age rather than a manufactured distress, evidence of a long working life already lived.

Its surface and joinery bear the honest, gradual wear of genuine age rather than a manufactured distress, evidence of a long working life already lived.

Its surface and joinery bear the honest, gradual wear of genuine age rather than a manufactured distress, evidence of a long working life already lived.

Its surface and joinery bear the honest, gradual wear of genuine age rather than a manufactured distress, evidence of a long working life already lived.

Its surface and joinery bear the honest, gradual wear of genuine age rather than a manufactured distress, evidence of a long working life already lived.

Its surface and joinery bear the honest, gradual wear of genuine age rather than a manufactured distress, evidence of a long working life already lived.

Its surface and joinery bear the honest, gradual wear of genuine age rather than a manufactured distress, evidence of a long working life already lived.

Its surface and joinery bear the honest, gradual wear of genuine age rather than a manufactured distress, evidence of a long working life already lived.

Its surface and joinery bear the honest, gradual wear of genuine age rather than a manufactured distress, evidence of a long working life already lived.

Its surface and joinery bear the honest, gradual wear of genuine age rather than a manufactured distress, evidence of a long working life already lived.

Its surface and joinery bear the honest, gradual wear of genuine age rather than a manufactured distress, evidence of a long working life already lived.