Antique Earthquake

Very good condition; one tiny tear from an 'earthquake' incident has been mended. Published in Willborg.

Following the Virgin Islands earthquake in 1867, La Plata was swamped by a tsunami whilst off the coast of Water Island, near St.

Cut from an 18C altar piece, this painted crucifix depicts "Christ of the Earthquakes" on the cross. Painted on wood in the Spanish Colonial Baroque style, this piece is from Upper P...

From the 6th century onwards the city slowly declined and was destroyed by earthquakes in 1152 and 1170. The ruins occupy an area of 255 hectares of which only part has been excavated.

Her painting was curtailed then due to raising children. The earthquake and fire of 1906 destroyed most of her early works, making any extant paintings rare.

Several people try to save themselves from a deluge-like (cf. the contemporary expression ›sin-flood‹) inundation on land. Earth: Earthquake destroys a city; a rock breaks off a m...

The hotel survived an earlier earthquake that struck Tokyo during its construction.

As well as being a fine painter, he was also an able photographer. After the earthquake in 1906, he did a series of paintings of the destruction.

It is said that they brought good luck because, thanks to their head, tongue and jointed hands, they were able to warn earthquakes. They arrived in Europe between the end of the sev...

Tower of Jewels, 1915 Panama Pacific International Exposition, San Francisco Painted cast lead 5" H, 1915 Designed by Thomas Hastings, partner of the renowned New York, Beaux Ar...

As well as being a fine painter, he was also an able photographer. After the earthquake in 1906, he did a series of paintings of the destruction.

As well as being a fine painter, he was also an able photographer. After the earthquake in 1906, he did a series of paintings of the destruction.

His paintings are rare since most of his works went up in flames in the fire following the earthquake in 1906. He died the following year on June 26.

During the great Kanto earthquake in the early 19th century thousands of kuruma dansu were pulled into the streets of old Edo creating the first recorded traffic jam in history.

If you have a shelf up high where little hands won't reach, and some earthquake putty, you'll cherish this set for a long time!

There were many famous people among Uyeda's customers: American baseball players Babe Ruth and Joe DiMaggio, actress Marilyn Monroe, diplomat Henry Kissinger and his wife, professor ...

The hotel survived the 1906 earthquake with little damage, but was gutted by the subsequent miles-wide fire that followed.

Upon arriving in San Francisco in 1906 in the aftermath of the earthquake, he produced many paintings during his three-year stay.

He died impoverished, and many of his works were destroyed in the San Francisco earthquake of 1906. His wife was forced to sell cheaply many of his paintings to support their family...

The 1906 San Francisco earthquake and fire destroyed his studio and much of his work, and it destroyed the Mark Hopkins mansion, which housed the school.

A portion of the profits will be donated to June’s favorite charity, SOS Childrens Villages and their efforts toward rebuilding homes that have been affected by the recent earthquak...

Painter, watercolorist, illustrator and teacher, Paul Schmitt was born in Philadelphia, in 1893 and moved to San Francisco in 1898 where he lived until the 1906 earthquake took his f...

During his tour, however the Fleet distinguished itself in quite an unexpected fashion. A severe earthquake rocked Japan, causing heavy damage to such cities as Tokyo and Yokohama.

He was also a prolific artist, but approximately 2,000 of his nearly 4,000 paintings were destroyed in the San Francisco earthquake and fire of 1906. Note: his birthdate has appeared...

Christianity came to Petra in the third and fourth centuries and flourished, but the city waned after an A.D. 336 earthquake and under the early Islamic dynasties of the seventh cent...

In 1906 both their family home and the Mark Hopkins Institute of Art she then attended, were destroyed by a large earthquake, pushing the family to move to New York.

Christianity came to Petra in the third and fourth centuries and flourished, but the city waned after an A.D. 336 earthquake and under the early Islamic dynasties of the seventh cent...

The popular pantomime required frequent and smooth trick scenery changes for spectacular and magical effects such as trees growing out of rocks, burning palaces which collapsed, eart...

In 1906, Gray was dispatched to San Francisco to cover the catastrophe caused by the earthquake and fire that occurred in April of that year.

This earthquake was so heavy that people could feel it in London.

She was living in Japan during the Great Kantō Earthquake of 1923 and continued to travel and work throughout East Asia in the years that followed.

A reference to the 1584 earthquake near Yvorne demonstrates Hondius' interest in contemporary events.

Scarce, pre-earthquake design in excellent condition. Signed and sealed Hasui.

All of the original blocks and existing inventory of the publisher were destroyed in the Great Kanto Earthquake of September, 1923. Works done before the earthquake in fine condition...

Excavated from the ground after the great 1762 Arakan earthquake. Provenance from Danish private collection.

Important design from Hasui’s best, pre-earthquake period. Scarce, pre-earthquake design in excellent condition.

A Burmese sandstone Buddha in the Uttarabodhi Mudra position, circa 1400-1500, this beautiful piece owes much of its feel and patina as a result of being buried after the huge earthq...

Sometimes the god can’t keep its concentration and the namazu take advantage of it to escape and trigger new earthquake. After the three earthquakes of the Ansei period in 1854 and 1...

Recovered after a major earthquake in the 18th century. 1500 - 1600. From a Danish private collection.

Sometimes the god can’t keep its concentration and the namazu take advantage of it to escape and trigger new earthquake. After the three earthquakes of the Ansei period in 1854 and 1...

Applying Powder (Makeup). Scarce, pre-1923 earthquake design of the intimate moment of a beauty applying powder to her exposed upper body.

The temple was destroyed in the fifth century A.D. by an earthquake. Many of the statues were discovered by excavators in the 19th century.

The temple was destroyed in the fifth century A.D. by an earthquake. Many of the statues were discovered by excavators in the 19th century.

The temple was destroyed in the fifth century A.D. by an earthquake. Many of the statues were discovered by excavators in the 19th century.

This is a very early Koson-signed design, made before the 1923 earthquake. Excellent impression, color and condition.

Tiles have a floral motif and were made after the earthquake that destroyed Lisbon. Measures: Lamp 8.25" W x 6" D x 36.25" H Shade 17.25' W x 11.25" D x 11" H dimensions below ...

The Great San Francisco earthquake occurred on April 18th, 1906. CREATOR San Francisco Chronicle.

the black banner with embroidered decals of the Palace of Varied Industries, flowers, and a seal; along with the opening day ribbon with button and pin; The Panama–Pacific Internatio...

Now renamed Shreve and Company, the firm relocated in March of 1906 to a newly constructed earthquake-proof building on Post and Grant. When the great earthquake struck one month lat...

Most of the designs in this series were printed before the 1923 earthquake; this was printed just a few months after the September 1 earthquake.

The temple was destroyed in the fifth century A.D. by an earthquake. Many of the statues were discovered by excavators in the 19th century.These casts were part of the original displ...

The temple was destroyed in the fifth century A.D. by an earthquake. Many of the statues were discovered by excavators in the 19th century.

Since any vibrations would cause head, tongue and hands to move, was used as early earthquake warning device!

This Buddha is originated from the Arakan region where there was a major earthquake in the middle of the 18th century. Have probably been tucked away ever since.

From the series "Souvenirs of Travels, First Series" (Tabi miyage dai isshû). Scarce, pre-earthquake design in excellent condition. Signed and sealed Hasui.

Beautifully printed near the time of the 1923 earthquake, this work features strong contrasts and a silver mica background.

Book title is written on stone tablet in center, on which an angel blows a trumpet, at right a woman representing Judaism and holding there Law, allegorical scenes showing the Vices ...

A rare and dramatic 19th century framed engraving of the 1739 "Plan de Paris", after French magistrate Michel-Étienne Turgot (France 1690-1751). Rendered in a intricate birds-eye 1:4...

This impressive Neo-Renaissance bookcase, crafted around 1870, is executed in solid oak and distinguished by its exceptionally rich figurative carvings. The tall, architectural form ...

Good quality carved italian two part cabinet cupboard, circa 1850. Beautifully carved in walnut, with good colour and patina. Features four carved panels on the doors of spanish ge...

2 French Empire-style (19th Century) mahogany and bronze trimmed 2 plexiglass door bookcases. (PRICED EACH)

19th century Flemish Renaissance Revival Bookcase represents the essence of the revival of classical architecture melded with carved ornamentation that celebrates the beauty of life ...

​19th Century Mahogany Renaissance Revival China Curio Cabinet Attr To RJ Horner Dimensions : 75" Tall X 58" Wide X 17" Deep This cabinet was made in the USA in the late 19th centu...

A very stylish "View of the Center of Paris Taken from the Air" lithograph map published by the Paris Ministry of Tourism, circa early 1950s. The piece measures 27" x 43" and shows...

English Scenic porcelain Dessert service, mid-19th century, polychrome hand-painted with three various romantic landscape scenes in a round cartouches on a pink border, decorated wit...

This charming antique French jewelry casket is a true little treasure in itself. Dating back to the late 19th century, this delicate box was designed with an eye for elegance and rom...

Fabergé-inspired green enamel and silver-gilt picture frame Continental, 20th Century Frame: Height 8.5cm, width 8cm, depth 1cm/ 4cm (open) Box: Height 5.5cm, width 12.5cm, depth 12....

An Important French Renaissance Revival Covered Box, Crafted in Silver and Mounted with Lapis Lazuli Panels, Gilt Bronze Figures, and Jeweled Cabochons. The piece is signed in two lo...

Small walnut Renaissance style two-tiered buffet or sideboard, opening with two door leaves in the lower part and one door leaf in the upper part, two drawers in the middle. The whol...

While Napoleon's armies never conquered Russian, French taste did, and in a big way. This pair made at the Imperial Glass Workshop, under the Sponsorship of the Imperial Family would...

Majestic Pair of High-Grade Amethyst Geodes, the Purest Grape Jelly Purple Amethyst with Intact Calcites ▫️ Description An imposing and magnificent pair of Amethyst Geodes, these e...

Pair of Italian Neoclassical Griffon Majolica terracotta pedestals with flanking circular floral tops and resting on molded step back plinths. Mid 19th century.

Exquisite 24-Inch Pair of Amethyst Geodes with AAA-Grade, Rich Purple Druzy ▫️ Description This stunning pair of 24-inch Amethyst Geodes is the perfect statement set to elevate you...

Gorgeous Pair of Bookmatching Deep Purple Amethyst Geodes, Large and Tall with Rare Calcite Inclusions ▫️ Description Breathtaking and beautiful, this pair of Amethyst Geodes showc...

A Superb French Cast iron balcony, Renaissance style, attributed to Val D'Osné foundry cooperative in Paris, with trilage sides, female images, lions and laurel guards, now turned in...

A monumental and palatially scaled pair of Italian 18th century Louis XV period Mecca mirrors, from Naples. The exceptional pair of double framed mirrors displays all of their origin...