Antique Document

Equipped with a front lock (key not included), this box could have been used to store precious documents, jewelry, writing accessories, or personal items.

Together they form a visual vocabulary of arcs, circles, narrow stems and expanding volumes—an arrangement that reads as both a document of domestic history and a work of vernacular ...

The design of the suite closely relates to documented furniture by Gustave Serrurier-Bovy, sharing his characteristic interplay of curvilinear framing, restrained organic ornament, a...

The newly adopted horizon-blue uniforms appear alongside elements of the earlier military dress, making the painting not only a powerful artistic achievement but also an important hi...

This rare ceiling lamp is a variant of that documented design, illustrated in Böhlmarks’ 1929 catalogue, plate 36.

Lamps of this type are associated with his Roman workshop and are characteristic of his documented production. Boschetti's workshop employed bronze casting followed by chasing and p...

Genick also includes a precise archaeological line drawing documenting the construction and profile of one of the handles, emphasizing the scholarly purpose of the original publicati...

Together with its high silver standard, silver-gilt surfaces, separately worked components and exceptionally sophisticated construction, the hallmarking forms an important part of t...

The birth of the greatest economic engine ever created is documented in oil paint as it blossoms towards the sky.

The set includes the following species: Dracocephalum ruyschianum (Ruysch's Dragonhead) Salvia glutinosa (Sticky Sage) Horminum pyrenaicum (Dragonmouth) Satureja alpina (Alpine Savo...

It is offered here simply as an interesting possibility rather than a documented source of inspiration. KEY DETAILS Maker: Ferdinand Barbedienne (1810–1892) Origin: Paris, France M...

Constructed of wood with both cast and wrought iron components, the model faithfully reproduces the original horse-drawn sulky plow, including its spoked wheels, adjustable seat, ope...

This engraving is an important early archaeological record of Inca material culture and one of the earliest published illustrations documenting artefacts recovered from Peruvian arch...

The engravings in this work are among the earliest European archaeological illustrations of Inca architecture, documenting monuments that fascinated both scientists and travellers du...

Both practical handbook and historical document, the publication captures the spirit of mobility and territorial growth that defined the United States during the mid-19th century.

His works are important visual documents of Caribbean life during the colonial period.

The portrait was a way to document this in perpetuity. Note: I am a second generation antiques dealer and have been in business, buying, selling, and collecting, fine art and antiq...

The visible initial, however, does not correspond with the documented “A. Provis” signatures found on authenticated works by Alfred Provis, and the painting is therefore conservative...

The development of these clocks was comprehensively documented by John B. Hawkins in his landmark 1975 study Thomas Cole & Victorian Clockmaking.

During During these seven centuries, Mixtec rulers protected and encouraged the arts and writing, and manuscripts were produced that document their genealogies, religious beliefs, an...

Caufield (1939 - 2019), who was co-founder and partner of Venture Capitals, acquired with the villa "La Toscana", Montecito, California. Documents: - Attached is a study of the an...

At the same time, they impressively document the versatility of an artist who was far more than just an animal sculptor.

*Please keep in mind that this work has not yet obtained the certificate of free export from Italy from the Superintendence of Cultural Heritage. This document certifies that the wor...

The print is therefore more than an eccentric decorative fantasy. It is a document of Antwerp’s international publishing culture, a working pattern for Renaissance craftsmen, and a p...

Both decanters and tumblers are treasures that combine that level of craftsmanship, historical significance, and well-documented provenance which is truly special to see. 7 Decanter,...

Montpellier faience production developed from the late seventeenth century and expanded throughout the eighteenth century, supported by the city's role as a commercial and artisanal ...

This decorative motif is closely associated with the work of Anna Petrus, one of Sweden's most celebrated designers of the Swedish Grace era, and appears on several documented object...

Although the two centers shared materials, techniques, forms, and decorative vocabularies, the rustic expressiveness of the painted animal, the spontaneous handling of the landscape,...

Today, such objects are appreciated both as examples of utilitarian design and as artifacts of domestic material culture. They document a fundamental transformation in the history of...

His subjects often included allegorical figures, portraits, and genre scenes, rendered with careful attention to anatomy, texture, and balanced composition.Though not as widely docum...

Within this structure, archival photographs, official documents, handwritten texts, and statistical charts are arranged in a carefully orchestrated grid.

This refined composition is characteristic of the Art Deco vocabulary of the 1920s. This model is documented and attributed to Raymond Subes (1891–1970), the celebrated French master...

States and museum holdings The plate survives in several states, documenting changes made during its printing history.

The piece has a sliding lid that reveals an interior wooden compartment, originally designed to hold business cards, cigarettes, small documents, or correspondence. The inlay work ex...

In modern homes, these frames make a dramatic accent for in any room and are ideal for displaying a treasured portrait, antique portrait, small painting, or historical document. This...

Early illustrations such as this are particularly interesting because European artists and naturalists were still learning how to represent these newly documented Australian animals....

Together, the two plates provide a fascinating overview of the extraordinary diversity of insect forms documented by European naturalists during the early 19th century.

The pencil signature and date, together with Drewes’s carved monogram at the lower left, strongly connect the impression to his documented early practice. Its unrecorded status sugge...

Originally designed to store documents, jewelry, or personal accessories, it now functions perfectly as a decorative box for a desk, bookcase, or traditional interior.

Issued by the German and Austrian Alpine Association, these finely printed botanical plates document rare and characteristic flowering plants of the European Alps with exceptional sc...

His wartime works are represented in the collections of the Imperial War Museums, and these sketches exemplify his keen observational style, documenting both military architecture an...

Filing cabinet / rolling cabinet Very handy for storing documents. From Belgium, early 20th century, 1900–1930.

L'article est l'un des documents futuristes les plus importants et il a été imprimé en tant que manifeste pour sa première édition.

Originally installed within one of Chicago's grand Odd Fellows Lodge interiors, these sconces represent an increasingly rare opportunity to acquire documented architectural lighting ...

Based on the size of the box (roughly 12” H x 19” W x 13” D), it was designed to hold small valuables, such as documents, jewelry, and heirlooms. It can still be used for storage, bu...

The ornamental vocabulary documented here would influence Ottoman decorative arts for centuries, appearing in architecture, textiles, woodwork, and ceramics throughout the empire.

The reverse retains Boston art trade labels, including “Sold by Frost & Adams, 37 Cornhill, Boston,” a firm documented at that address from 1881 to 1919, and an additional maker’s la...

It is especially suited to collectors, architects, and interior designers seeking original French Art Deco glass lighting with documented attribution. Verlys was established in the ...

Annex Galleries’ catalogue entry documents the connection with Dreiser and identifies the work as Triton catalogue no. 51.

*Please keep in mind that this work has not yet obtained the certificate of free export from Italy from the Superintendence of Cultural Heritage. This document certifies that the wor...

A pair of French ormolu and patinated-bronze jardinières created by Maison Boudet, with reliefs after Claude Michel (Clodion), are documented as being produced around 1890. Measures...

Cooper is captured seated, holding a document in his left hand, dressed in a black suit and white shirt with turned-down collar and cravat.

*Please keep in mind that this work has not yet obtained the certificate of free export from Italy from the Superintendence of Cultural Heritage. This document certifies that the wor...

His publications remain important visual documents for collectors and scholars of historic design.

Henry-René d'Allemagne (1863–1950), noted French art historian, collector, and curator, documented remarkable domestic interiors that blended scholarly collecting with artistic imagi...

Each of the four drawers offers generous storage capacity, making the cabinet ideal for clothing, documents, textiles, or everyday household items. All drawers operate smoothly, allo...

The chest features five large drawers and two smaller drawers, providing generous and versatile storage for clothing, documents, household items, or collections. All of the original ...

He was shy and looked to his nurses for reassurance, and it is documented that even the most stern of nursemaids doted upon him.

The accompanying ceramic vessel further supports interpretation as a deliberate hoard deposit, a practice well documented in prehistoric Europe where valuable metal objects were conc...

Museum record Conclusion This sheet is best understood as a revealing working document rather than a formal monochrome painting in the classical sumi-e tradition.