Antique Cupids

Beautiful Italian Urbino Ceramics Plate from the 19th Century Large round dish in polychrome earthenware from Urbino Fantastic Urbino Plate, 19th Century Important polychrome earthen...

Exceptional antique Royal Vienna porcelain vase measuring 22 3/4 inches tall with extensive gilt decorations and the finely painted figure of Ariadne on one side, and the disarming o...

His wings, bow, and arrows identify the classical figure. A wreath surrounds Cupid, while flowers and foliage extend across the frieze.

At the right, a marble statue of Cupid with golden wings stands on a carved pedestal, a bow held behind his back and a pair of arrows raised in one hand.

A Delaware Valley single-drawer stand, raised on turned legs and joined by a cupid's-bow stretcher shelf. The single-board top has radius-cut corners above an apron drawer fitted wit...

Pair of French Victorian bronze dore urn shaped candelabras with scroll handles and 9 arms, floral design, and cupid heads on base. (PRICED AS Pair)

The body is carved with stylized cupids wings, garlands and fruit and the base is carved out short columns with rudentures .

They both wear sandals tied to the ankle, and at Cupid's feet is his quiver of arrows, inverted and resting on the ground.

The other side showcases an Ormolu reserve of Cupid being pulled by a Lion drawn chariot. Above is the top Rais de Coeur band with elegant swaging garlands tied by bows.

Sculpture and Decoration: The central shaft features a finely modeled figure of a seated Cupid (putto) holding a floral garland. Classical Theme: The richly ornamented base is enhan...

Excellent Meissen porcelain group of the 19th century: Depiction of the goddess Kybele, the great Phrygian mother of the gods 'Magna Mater', seated with a mural crown on a reclining ...

The personification of the soul and the beloved of Cupid, Psyche is traditionally associated with butterfly imagery symbolizing transformation and the spiritual aspect of love.

Where the drawer connects to the pedestals on either side has a bit of looseness and evidence of new pegs and restoration over the years; there is some wiggle when lifting the desk, ...

The fluted frieze with center block of reclining Venus and winged Cupid, the side blockings with the Cupid playing musical instrument.

The subjects are titled on the plates as L’Amour et la colombe (Cupid with the dove) and L’Amour et le chien (Cupid with the dog).

Rare Meissen porcelain group from around 1870: Married couple on a magnificent white Rococo bed with gold-decorated rocaille ornamentation and delicate bird and insect paintings: The...

The reverse displays a complementary scene of Venus attended by Cupid and amorini, continuing the allegory of love and beauty.

This vivid 14 tile panel is decorated with cupids holding a wreath that cascades from a vase in the form of a fountain, in blue, tan and white.

An exquisite marble sculpture entitled 'The Triumph of Love' captures a Cupid, embodying Love, innocence and playfulness.

Depicts a maiden seated on a curule stool entertaining cupid under a tree. Measures 7 1/8" x 5 1/8" framed; plaque measures 4 1/8" x 3 1/8".

With a rectangular top with carved front and side edges, the frieze with two drawers with gadrooned carvings and bronze hardware, two carved paneled doors flanked by stiles with lion...

Though the exact subject is unknown, the reclining nude female could depict the Roman goddess Venus with her son Cupid beside her. Alternatively, it may simply be a bather and child,...

There are works attributed to his workshop that show Montespan crowned by Cupid, emphasising her “power” and influential beauty at court.

19th century Italian barrel-back corner chair, having octagonal acanthus gilt leaf carved backrest, resting on three scroll legs headed by gilt winged cupids, attached by a triangula...

The other depicts Venus consoling Cupid after being stung by a Bee. Both are after designs by the classical Danish sculptor, Bertel Thorvaldsen (1770-1844).

Such romantic imagery—particularly doves or birds accompanied by arrows, quivers and other attributes of Cupid—was a favored decorative vocabulary in France during the final decades ...

On one side, the miniature is an image of cupid near an altar, and on the other, cupids playing together.

One young woman kneels in adoration of her cupid, another embraces and kisses her cupid, while a third has lost interest in hers.

The arrow is a longstanding representation of Love (e.g. Cupid’s Arrow), and when paired with diamonds and onyx it becomes an even more powerful symbol - everlasting love and protect...

Antique (late 19th century) Austrian porcelain claret ewer on stand in the Greco-Roman neoclassical style with hand-painted designs of Cupid and female maidens or goddesses, with ext...

Auguste Moreau belonged to a family of French sculptors active in the period, working alongside his father Jean-Baptiste and his brothers Mathurin and Hippolyte, and was known for hi...

In this instance, the story recounts the passion that blossomed – thanks to an arrow shot by Cupid – between Venus, the goddess of beauty and love, and the strikingly handsome young ...

The piece features a beautifully shaped oval bowl supported by an elaborate sculptural base, with a charming winged putto or cupid figure incorporated into the composition. Flowing a...

Ernest Rancoulet (Bordeaux 1842 - Bordeaux 1905) Signature on reverse side ‘Rancoulet’ Pair of bronze candlesticks depicting winged cupids ‘Allegory of Autumn and Spring’ Gilt bron...

The scene depicts a classically inspired female figure seated within a lush landscape, accompanied by a small winged putto or Cupid and a bird in flight. Executed in soft, atmospheri...

The rich symbology throughout the scene shows the Muse in deep thought, whilst Cupid fuels a ‘lamp of inspiration.’ The owl hidden between the characters represents Minerva, the godd...

A Pair of Fine Quality Jeweled Painted French Enamel Planters Each with hand-painted scenery to bodies of a beautiful maiden playing with cupid among classical landscapes. Date: 19t...

"Cupid and Cephisa" originates from an 18th-century fable by the French philosopher Montesquieu, which inspired popular neoclassical artworks such as the stipple engravings by Thomas...

The head is modeled with softly rounded cheeks, small contemplative features, and deeply carved curling hair, recalling antique Roman depictions of children, putti, and Cupid-like fi...

Jules Joseph BOULANGER 1822 - after 1890 Cupid's Sleep Charcoal 45 x 65 cm Signed and dated and lower left "J.

The arrow is a longstanding representation of Love (e.g. Cupid’s Arrow), and when paired with pearls it becomes an even more powerful symbol - purity, innocence and true love.

In the second group are the Rape of Europa circa 1580, which follows the account of Ovid in his at once playful and yet awed praise of the power of Cupid, and Darius and the Family o...

A rare 19th Century Cast Bronze Hanging Mirror With Figural Decorations featuring detailed cherubs and cupids along the frame and full metal backing  Dimensions: 15" in width and 17"...

The illustrated text edition of Apuleius's fairy tale "Cupid and Psyche" was published in 1880. It remained Klinger's only illustration of a literary text.

The interior door is beautifully decorated with an inlaid Classical figure playing a guitar accompanied by a winged Cupid, framed by an elegant foliate border. Each drawer front is s...

One cherub holds a flaming torch or quiver, universally symbolizing Cupid and the fire of romantic love. Interspersed between the portrait and the cherubs are classical columns drape...

Softly worn gilded figures such as Cupid and Venus wrap around the body of the urn with romantic wistfulness, flanked by graceful scrolling handles of gilt bronze, and tactile ebony ...

The entire piece is surmounted by a female figure of Venus reclining on a cage with a cherub Cupid. A similar piece can be found in the Royal Palace of Madrid.

The winged figures, painted with terracotta enamel, represent the Erotes, small cupids from allegorical scenes in classical mythology, dedicated to love, festivity, and courtship.

This monumental Sevres porcelain vase stands 56″ high, and is beautifully hand-painted with classical scenes of lovers and cupids, in teal / turquoise blue ground porcelain.

The paintings depict a triumph of fluttering cupids against a blue background. A red cloak stretches around them, while the half-naked cupids hold flowers and a scroll.

Depicts "The Marriage of Cupid and Psyche" and "Sacrifice to Hymen". White relief sprigging on a dark blue ground with polished edges.

The centre panel with cupid and garland and ribbons. The side blockings finely carved with honeysuckle and flowers.

At the top stands a patinated Bronze cherub, likely Cupid, with one leg on the ground, while wearing a flowing garment and hanging quiver filled with arrows.

Italian Renaissance-style (18/19th Century) silver plate chalice with 6 cupid heads at base.

English Victorian Moore-style porcelain pedestal base centerpiece with 2 cupids and scalloped bowl with floral trim.

French Victorian silver plated rectangular shaped box with cupids in relief and crystal top

The flaring mouth of the horn is molded with a foliate border of vine leaves and bunches of grapes, with a small Bacchic mask above the jar, and the tapering horn below the figure is...

Depicts "The Marriage of Cupid and Psyche" and "Sacrifice to Hymen". White relief sprigging on a solid light blue ground.

In Roman mythology, she is equivalent to Juventas. Cupid highlights the youth. It has two conical pendants and a hand suspended from the brooch, with coral swags between.