Antique Crosses

Bracquemond’s masterful control of etching tones—his dense cross-hatching, and his layering of ink to evoke velvety blacks—infuses the scene with emotional gravity and quiet heroism.

Executed in 1867, this work exemplifies Appian’s mature mastery of the etched medium. His use of subtle cross-hatching and velvety shadow modulations produces a depth and atmosphere ...

The arched and bevelled mirror plate within a cross-banded frame with ebony stringing. The reverse is panelled and polished.

Its construction is a feat of technical ingenuity: the top is divided into three massive sections that slide individually onto the cross-trestle base. The entire structure is secured...

The square shaped face of this armigerous signet ring is embellished with a fine and impressive engraved military badge depicting on a wreath of the colours, a dexter arm embowed in ...

Nice robust yet very elegant design with the crossed stretcher with large ball element in the middle.

A striking example of Paul Klee’s inventive graphic vocabulary, Esel depicts a stylized donkey figure constructed from rhythmic, cross-hatched lines that verge on abstraction. Execut...

During his lifetime he also gained the highest country honours, receiving in France a Chevalier of the Legion of Honour, the Orders of Leopold in Belgian, Michael of Bavaria, Christ ...

The colorful antique platters are in excellent condition commensurate with age and use and are marked on the reverse with the crossed PB signature for Porquier-Beau, confirming authe...

The figure is shown standing guard with musket and bayonet, wearing the characteristic bicorne hat, blue coat with red facings, white cross-belts, gaiters, and campaign pack, all ren...

The foreground is animated by figures of common people, a horseman, and dogs, rendered with the fluent brushwork typical of the Venetian macchiette tradition. The luminous sky, cross...

Framed by a traditional multi-band border with star and cross motifs, the rug displays both precision and character typical of Shirvan weavers from the eastern Caucasus region.

The shafts are richly ornamented with alternating smooth and intricately patterned sections, featuring diamond and cross-hatched engravings that give depth and texture.

Fabulous and rare ice cream parlor tables from the 1920s with the original black glass tops and mahogany criss cross table bases that have cast enameled feet. In excellent vintage co...

The artist’s acute observation of gesture and costume reflects his keen eye as both illustrator and caricaturist, while the refined handling of tone and cross-hatching aligns him wit...

Authenticity: Authentic Meissen pieces bear the famous Crossed Swords mark, often found at the foot of the bamboo stalk in the pattern.

Beautiful ribbon cut and cross cut mahogany construction. Heavy and large solid brass drawer pulls.

His nimb is decorated with a cross. Christ is flanked by two crosses, one is slightly higher than the other.

19th Century Pair of Porcelain Birds in Ormolu Candelabra arbour set, 20cm overall height Crossed swords mark to rear of base of each porcelain bird, but likely to be Edme Samson.

Her expression, and especially her hands crossed over her chest, suggest both grief and abandonment to divine will.

A beautifully presented late Regency period Georgian sofa table in mahogany. The cross banded double drop leaf top sits above a single frieze drawer with boxwood edge lines flanked ...

Four unique charms highlight the bracelet’s storied artistry: an enamel shield displaying an ornate gold monogram, a starburst set with pearls, a delicately engraved four-leaf clove...

Together, the six plates form a representative cross-section of medieval Italian society as interpreted by 19th-century historical scholarship.

Each quatrefoil shaped link is conjoined with a cross style collar connector. The bracelet secures with a discreet integrated push fit clasp to one link, and benefits from the addit...

Meissen Porcelain Figurines, Pair of seated Musician figures. 14cm high figures, Crossed swords mark to rear of base, c1745. Both figures mounted in an 18th Century ormolu arbour ...

The engraver employs fine, disciplined line work to articulate the complex muscle groups of the back, shoulders, and ribcage. Cross-hatching and directional shading are used not only...

Fine line engraving and controlled cross-hatching articulate the musculature with exceptional clarity.

The engraver’s precise line work and carefully controlled cross-hatching articulate each muscle group with clarity and depth.

The engraver employs precise line engraving and dense cross-hatching to articulate musculature across the torso, thighs, and extended arm.

Each chair is raised by fine circular tapered front legs with slightly curved square tapered legs. There is a cross stretcher on the front and sides. The back rail is burled walnut...

These can be seen especially in the apron, legs, and cross stretcher bar. The overall structure of the lowboy - relatively simpler than previous styles - allows for the wood stand ou...

The artist’s use of fine cross-hatching creates delicate tonal gradations in the sky and water, while the strong verticals of the masts and wooden structures establish compositional ...

The precision of his draughtsmanship captures the steep gabled roofs and clustered façades, while his delicate cross-hatching conveys a sense of sunlight diffused across stone and sky.

He was awarded the Knight's Cross of the Legion of Honor in 1891. Henri Saintin produced a significant body of work that places him among the leading figures of modern landscape pai...

Shaped burr walnut top with inlaid patterns and cross banded decoration.  Top swivels to reveal a storage well and opens to a green baize playing surface.

Above, Christ bearing the Cross emerges from swirling clouds, while the Holy Spirit appears as a radiant dove within a celestial medallion.

The sofa with a central carved oval frame surmounted with a pair of carved birds perched on crossed arrow quivers and florals. The settee resting upon 5 carved and tapering legs.

The legs are cantered and connected with a stretcher dovetailed into each leg, and two diagonal cross members help stabilizing the structure. The tops are cut in a demi-lune shape wi...

Manufactory: Meissen Germany Dating: Made ca. 1860 Material: White porcelain, glossy finish Technique: Handmade and finest hand painting Size: Height: 17,5 cm ...

William 1V Period 1830-37 Cedar 2 Drawer Washstand 3 quarter Gallery Back Good Figured Cedar Top Two Drawers with Wood Knobs Shaped End Supports Stylized Tulips Cross Stretcher to st...

The painting presented here depicts a young girl with loose hair, dressed in a simple white gown and wearing a cross pendant. The calm, almost meditative expression of the sitter, al...

A fine Regency writing table or sofa table, the rectangular top with finely rounded edges and molded edge detailing above two frieze drawer with opposing simulated drawers, each fit...

The naturalistic looking side supports are artistically constructed of red deer antlers, as are the four supporting legs and the cross-pieces at the top of the chair. The crest poin...

Their curled feet lend a graceful ending point to the form while ensuring a stable footprint. A cross-brace sits beneath the seat, adding both strength and a bit of architectural int...

From important historical artifacts, church altarpiece, reredos, Roman Catholic cathedral lamp, altarstick pricket candlestick, ecclesiastical architectural salvage, tabernacle cabin...

Whether admired for its historical value, travel heritage, or its beautifully illustrated vision of cross-border tourism, this circa 1940 Belga-Cars poster is a rare gem that transpo...

Framed by dense foliage and rocky ground, a small group of horses is caught in the instant of alarm as they cross a shallow stream. A white horse dominates the foreground, rearing ba...

An antique late Victorian period diamond and ruby ring of navette-shaped design, comprising old mine-cut diamonds and a central maltese cross of rubies, with engraved scrollwork on t...

Manufactory: Meissen, Germany Dating: Circa 1860 Material: White porcelain, glossy finish Technique: Handmade porcelain, finest hand-painting Size: Height of cup: ...

The wide borders display repeating diamond and cross motifs in deep crimson red with golden and cream accents, framed by multiple guard borders that add depth and structure to the ov...

Paul Vogt was an honorary member of the Folkwang Museum Association and a member of the Ruhr Cultural Foundation since 1984. He was awarded the Cross of Merit on Ribbon of the Order ...

Paul Vogt was an honorary member of the Folkwang Museum Association and a member of the Ruhr Cultural Foundation since 1984. He was awarded the Cross of Merit on Ribbon of the Order ...

John—stand reverently on either side of the cross, enhancing the devotional presence of the piece.

., laurel wreath at the top, two crossed palm branches at the bottom By Jean Antoine Dassier (1676-1763) Manufactured first half 18th century VERY RARE IN SILVER

The precise rendering of cross-belts, cartridge boxes, rolled packs, and plumes reflects the mid-19th-century fascination with Napoleonic military accuracy and visual order.

The figure is shown standing at ease, musket grounded, wearing the distinctive bearskin helmet with red plume, dark blue coat with red facings, crossed white belts, and heavy boots t...

Both figures are rendered with great attention to uniform detail, from the distinctive shakos with plumes and regimental insignia to the carefully observed cut of jackets, cross-belt...