Antique Borders

dart border. Completing the piece is a wax finish that accentuates the patina of the wood, giving it a

, enhancing its antique character. The border system is equally refined, composed of multiple guard borders

with green leather bordered in gold. The reverse is decorated with large figural bronze mounts

like magenta, turquoise, emerald, canary and ruby. They either had a very thick border or none at all

like magenta, turquoise, emerald, canary and ruby. They either had a very thick border or none at all

like magenta, turquoise, emerald, canary and ruby. They either had a very thick border or none at all

like magenta, turquoise, emerald, canary and ruby. They either had a very thick border or none at all

like magenta, turquoise, emerald, canary and ruby. They either had a very thick border or none at all

an ethereal, painterly composition. The border system frames the field with restrained floral

, centred by a striking floral arrangement issuing from a vase with a perched bird above. The border is

Oil on canvas landscape painting depicting a tranquil lakeside path bordered by cypress trees and

flowers and traditional decorative borders, reflecting the highly detailed silverwork associated with late

rich crimson red field, framed by intricate borders and adorned with traditional geometric devices

also has fine hand gilded detail around a top border, the outer handle and the base rim.. Overall a

embossed border, raised on three claw ball feet. D. 1880

geometric borders, circa 1900. Bold colors and stepped border evoke Romanian village dowry chest

. The border molded in relief and colored with a band of wild strawberries, leaves and tendrils, the

opaline base and colored glass borders are intact. The mirror is original to the piece and shows natural

-defined border system frames the rug with repeating floral motifs and layered guard bands, providing

- classic symbols of longevity and purity in Chinese art. The wide border is decorated with alternating

III design. The detailed bronze appliqués, including garlands, figures, and borders, add depth and

unusually decorative turquoise and gilt border evocative of cloisonné enamelwork. The icon presents Christ

characteristic of the period. Framed by a simple, dark contrasting border, this vibrant panel serves as a grand

with a fine pearl-bead inner border and a small rosette cartouche at the center. This medallion form

Russian Imperial double-headed eagle incorporating the shield of St. George, framed by two gilt borders

characteristic "reciprocal trefoil" border and a fine, low-clipped pile that highlights the precision of its

palette of cobalt blue, ochre, green, and iron red. The lively border is adorned with scrolling foliate

repetitive botanical rosettes in the borders show a sophisticated use of “shading” and detail that highlights

period. The pendant is further accented by a fine border of seed pearls, while diamond-set platinum

structure, each scene carefully framed and unified by a warm gilded background and ornamental borders. The

hallmarks of the finest late 19th century Luri productions. The inclusion of a wide multi layered border

. The cabinet door, clearly created by a master carver, includes a wide carved border framing the

circular base adorned with delicately engraved borders and finely chased decorative bands. The tall

saffron border. Full chunky pile, lovely wool quality and bold, natural dyed colours of blues, greens and

against a warm blush-colored ground, framed by an elegant pierced border with turquoise accents. The

in neutral earth-tones in the manner of cizhou ware. A border of abstract florals and crosshatching

. Beautiful bright pink border. Measures 9 3/4" diameter. Good condition.

decorative character of the piece. The shaped tabletop, bordered with trim, rests above an intricately

brown on white china, and shows a running acanthus leaf border and the crest used by the hotel. The

and floral borders, adding grand historical presence to the artwork.

, serrated leaves, and angular vine motifs, arranged in a balanced yet energetic layout. The broad borders

specifically the minute details within the floral lattices and the precisely executed geometric guard borders

inclusion of a wide, midnight-indigo primary border populated by a rhythmic sequence of leaping deer, foxes

enhanced by finely cast ormolu mounts, including corner figures and decorative borders. The base stands on

accented with Greek key border, over a single glass door, opening to a decorative lined interior storage

shaped arms, on a stretcher with brass nail-head trim around the borders, resting on two turned front

recently with a charming, hand-painted border of repeating sunburst design. With painted gold gilt trim

. Matted with a thin marbleized border mat in a gilt wood frame. Measures 15" x 12". Good condition - wear

with fine flat-chased floral and foliate decoration surrounding a central scroll-bordered cartouche. It

decoration encompassed with a paralleling bright cut engraved scrolling leaf decorated border. The blade is

floral border that adds a touch of vintage charm. The underside bears the manufacturer’s mark for the

, embroidered hem borders, and costume accessories. Presented in a later sympathetic wooden frame with cream

swags of drapery, all framed by an egg and dart border. Completing the piece is a wax finish that

Chinese buildings, framed by borders of flowers and foliage, all set against a japanned ground. The

. The rug is framed by a grand primary border in a deep indigo blue, decorated with a repetitive

chest is made with very fine veneers and has a cross banded border around the top The Chest is in good

finest mid 19th century Azerbaijan workshop productions. The inclusion of a wide multi layered border