Antique Crosses

As part of one of the most ambitious illustrated surveys of world cultures produced during the period, these engravings represent an intersection of art, travel history, and cross-cu...

A light or lantern was placed in an upstairs window to let runaway slaves know it was safe to cross the river. Once runaway slaves made it to the river, Robert Fee and his family hid...

Its field is composed of a continuous lattice of cross-shaped motifs, each subtly varied in tone and spacing, creating a surface that feels both structured and delightfully organic.

Baroque sculpture in polychrome and gilded wood of the Immaculate Virgin, Spain, 17th century Spectacular Spanish Baroque sculpture in carved, polychrome, and gilded wood, depicting...

The representation of the lamb at the foot of the cross therefore takes on its full meaning here.

Featuring a solid cast iron base with elegant curved legs and cross-stretcher supports, the design offers both durability and visual lightness.

Each figure is positioned on an oblong porcelain base with the forelegs crossed and the heads turned slightly outward, creating a mirrored arrangement when displayed as a pair.

Both specimens are depicted in profile with exceptional precision, accompanied by small anatomical diagrams (such as cross-sections) typical of Bloch’s scientific rigor.

Large Victorian mahogany octagonal centre / dining table Circa 1880 This rather unusual table stands upon shaped legs with turned supports joined together by a cross section We ship ...

Charming Victorian stick stand with excellent country house presence Select oak staves display warm caramel hues and pleasing grain interest Attractive half-barrel form, offering a g...

The strong horizontal composition and monumental form convey the grandeur of Chinese imperial construction and ceremonial space, appealing strongly to collectors interested in histor...

Fine Sheraton Revival Inlaid Mahogany Canterbury on stand circa 1890s with 3 Division top, Floral Marquetry & inlaid panels , front & back, The Frieze with ribbon & Swag inlaid deco...

Stamped with maker's marks to the reverse, this collection includes eight buff and red terracotta tiles in the form of an ordinal folate cross by Minton & Co, and one by Maw & Co to ...

Veronica, who compassionately wiped the face of Jesus when He fell beneath the load of His cross on the way to Calvary. Nor is that to be wondered at, for it is a most touching story...

Keyword block (English plant names): Botanical prints, antique botanical engravings, hand colored plants, bedstraw, wild madder, cross-leaved bedstraw, lady’s bedstraw, yellow bedstr...

The lower panels feature musical trophy motifs and crossed instruments rendered in gilded relief, giving the piece a quiet narrative flair.

The result is a culturally rich cross-pollination of style… simply gorgeous." SIZE: 2 1/8 inches long WEIGHT: 10.2 grams total STONES: 1.0 carat total weight of H color ...

Central to the composition are delicate star and cross motifs interspersed with stylized blossoms and foliate patterns.

The piece displays their early crossed batons mark in underglaze blue and has the impressed pattern number 239.

Faded naturally by age, also there's a cross shape on the side - it was originally carved like crescent shapes as handles on both 2 sides, but vertically cracked at one side.

Vehicles and pedestrians cross the bridge and a steam engine train chugs beneath the Aquaduct bridge.

A yellow gold signet ring, the central octagonal plaque featuring an engraved crest and coat of arms showcasing a wolf's head atop a cross flory, which has been attributed to the War...

The medallions themselves are characterized by bold, cruciform (cross-like) extensions and intricate internal geometric patterns, rendered in contrasting ivory and blue.

The main border, set against a warm cream/ivory ground, features repeating, large-scale geometric cruciform (cross-shaped) motifs in red and blue, providing strong visual contrast an...

Set of Six Vanity Fair Caricatures, 1883 – Victorian Politics, Military & Science This cohesive set of six original Vanity Fair chromolithographs dates from early 1883 and presents ...

This stand has beautiful patine, and is robust in shape with a cross-shaped base. A very nice way to show a special book or painting.

French Louis XVI style (19th Cent) gilt open arm chair with carved crossed torches on back crest and upholstered in green stripe damask.

Designed for a floor-oriented lifestyle, the chair invites the sitter to lower the body rather than lean back—suited to relaxed postures such as stretching the legs forward or sittin...

Designed for a floor-oriented lifestyle, the chair invites the sitter to lower the body rather than lean back—suited to relaxed postures such as stretching the legs forward or sittin...

The rug’s composition is grounded in a meticulously ordered lattice of stylized cross motifs and floral rosettes, arranged with mathematical precision across a soft, celadon-toned fi...

A gorgeous set of four Arts & Crafts period hammered copper coasters or trinket dishes By Roycroft (signed with impressed orb and cross mark) USA, Early 20th Century Measures: A-...

It is so high that the light ochre church within (Notre Dame de l’Assomption built in 1764) can be seen from afar. An Egyptian cross inside the church suggests the village's ancient ...

Visible losses include the missing ends of both hands and parts of the arms, consistent with age and the removal from its original cross. Despite these areas of wear, the figure rema...

The sampler is worked in silk threads on a linen ground, mainly in cross stitch. Meandering floral border. Colours green, blue, gold, silver, pink and black.

The detailed craftsmanship showcases traditional Chinese artistry, with a sturdy cross-stretcher base adding stability and character.

The top is also decorated with book-matched veneer that was framed by thick cross-banded veneer. Overall this is a beautifully built piece of furniture that is highly functional as ...

The lower section features four graduated and cross-banded drawers.

The statue is raised by a circular mottled base below the naked Venus with her arms crossed above her head while gazing at the waves beneath her.

Supported on a bold carved and pierced base with decorative finials and scrolled legs, united by a serpentine cross stretcher, the table stands on castors for ease of movement.

The settee is currently outfitted with an upholstered cushion that is covered in a golden champagne-colored silk fabric with a cross-hatched laurel embroidery pattern. The green pain...

Condition: The canvas has an old lining and is mounted on a cross stretcher. Light craquelure to the paint surface.

These elements, rooted in Indian and Persian textile traditions, were popularized in Britain during the height of the Empire and signify cross-cultural artistic dialogue. Hand-knott...

The composition’s strong chiaroscuro and rich linear cross-hatching demonstrate Lhermitte’s exceptional command of etching technique and his sensitivity to atmosphere.

A vintage 18 karat (18K) yellow gold charm pendant designed as a flaring oval cylinder with cross-hatch and rosette flowers decoration, mounted to the base with an oval rose quartz c...

Topped with a pointed cross, accented in gold and scrolling details, the display has the ability to turn 360 degrees.

The central field features a deep indigo/teal blue ground, dominated by a vertical column of large, stylized cruciform (cross-shaped) medallions. These monumental motifs are rendered...

The main border, set against a crisp cream/ivory ground, showcases repeating, large geometric cruciform (cross-shaped) motifs and latch-hook elements in red and blue, providing stron...

The central field features a deep indigo/navy blue ground, which is dominated by a vertical column of three large, distinct stepped cruciform (cross-shaped) medallions. These monumen...

During the First World War, Rembrandt Bugatti joined the Red Cross to support the wounded and became ill with tuberculosis.

The text situates the object within the evolution of Eucharistic display vessels and highlights its decorative vocabulary, likely Italian in origin despite earlier Northern associati...

The interior features an elaborately modelled cartapesta relief depicting the Descent from the Cross, framed by an angel with a ladder and further angels holding the Instruments of t...

Handwoven by tribal artisans in the Karachov region of the South Caucasus, it features the classic stepped octagonal central medallion flanked by intricate latch-hook motifs, stylize...

The large antique iron key, pierced with a cross motif, is a poignant clue that this armoire probably once stood in a French church or private chapel.

Signed “Daum Nancy” in intaglio with the cross of Lorraine Circa 1900 10 1/2” high x 3" diameter

The whole is highlighted by a blue enamel frieze forming scrolls around small flowers and five-armed crosses. The pendant opens to reveal a hidden antique photograph or sentimental o...

With a strong focus on Italian mid-century designs, his success strives from sourcing designs with striking shapes, creative techniques, and interesting materials that cross the conc...

Works of this kind often crossed borders, and one imagines a son returning from studies at Leiden with a likeness that affirmed his accomplishments; a diplomatic exchange; or a marri...