Antique Easter

Text, notation, decoration, and the act of turning the page together express the passage from Lenten penitence toward consolation and Easter joy.

The Pilgrims of Emmaus (Gospel of Luke 24:13–35) shows the two disciples traveling from Jerusalem to Emmaus on the morning of Easter, still mourning Christ’s crucifixion. The resurre...

They were used during the Tridentine liturgy, generally during the Easter period. These embossed metal palms are extremely stylized bouquets of flowers.

Large 19th century French Louis XV bronze d'ore clock with patinated bronze bull draped with d'ore bronze garlands, representing the Boeuf Gras, the last meat to be eaten before the ...

This manuscript presents the text of the psalms with insertions of liturgical passages from the Proper of the Office (Ordinary of the Office) according to the liturgical seasons (Adv...

She is noted as the ship that bought an Easter Island statue back to the British Museum.

The celebration of the Ascension takes place 40 days after Easter Sunday and 10 days before Pentecost. In the lower part of the composition, the Virgin Mary and the twelve Apostles F...

Raised over an elegant brass pole support with gorgeous spiral twist fluted detail and beautiful scroll and flowerhead motifs above trefoil base, terminating on gracefully outplayed ...

When the door is closed, the Greek Monks, who are now in possession of the Holy Sepulchre, receive their supplies by means of a basket let down from one of the windows. At the season...

Easter Roman Empire (Byzantine), circa 500 AD An unusual and historically important Byzantine gold (approximately 18.77 Kt) ring, featuring a box-shaped bezel set with a carnelian i...

The Faberge Imperial Egg Collection: Founded in 1842 by Gustave Fabergé, the house of Fabergé gained international fame and fortune with their imperial jeweled easter egg collection....

Gustav ReissmannAfter primary school, Reißmann attended the industrial and trade school in Neustadt. At Easter 1905 he went to Dresden, where he attended the arts and crafts school f...

The whole population seemed to be pouring out of the gates to enjoy the open country. As it was Easter week accommodation was difficult to find but they chanced upon a man they had ...

It illustrates the remarkable Easter Sepulchre at St Andrew's Church, Heckington.

Roberts left Jerusalem on the 1st of April and at Jericho he chanced upon the Governor again, who was preparing to go to the river Jordan to watch the spectacle of Easter pilgrims ba...

Above Christ’s head is the dove, symbolising the Holy Spirit, whilst beneath His feet is a colourful bouquet of spring flowers alluding to Easter and the Resurrection. The branches o...

The underside of the main body is engraved with "The Gift of Mr Easter Jones." This piece is of the finest quality and is in quite excellent condition.

This sepulchre probably dated to the late 15th century and was used for the Deposition and Resurrection rituals on Good Friday and Easter Sunday-- an in depth commentary on such sepu...

The third plate depicts *Cattleya mossiae*, often known as the Easter Orchid, with its large, ruffled petals in shades of rose and crimson, highlighted with a fiery yellow center.

Bénédiction du cierge pascal (Blessing of the Paschal candle): The central ritual of Easter Vigil, the large candle—representing the light of the risen Christ—is blessed and prepared...

A compliment to many settings from a simple decorative piece, as a useful pitcher is the kitchen or perhaps for use in the bar. A luxurious Easter holiday gift, housewarming or hos...

A rare and timeless example of French decorative art, this porcelain egg box would make a treasured addition to any collection of Art Nouveau or antique decorative items and is a gre...

IT IS A RARE CHRISTMAS OR EASTER HOLIDAY DOG COLLECTIBLE! This is one of the most adorable and very rare German candy containers you will find!

Art Nouveau period sterling silver baby food pusher & fork by F.M. Whiting. Easter Lily pattern. Rare, never engraved & charming.

Fine antique 14K yellow gold and cornflower blue Sapphire Easter egg charm or pendant - featuring a bezel set cabochon cut Sapphire (approx. 0.57 Total Carat Weight - 3.5 mm.

Kennedy and Company at 693 Fifth Avenue to a “special Easter Exhibition of decorative flower and landscape paintings by Dorothea Litzinger.”

He later became a pupil of Cristofano Allori and Giovanni Bilivert, and around Easter 1624 was recorded in Rome with Orazio Riminaldi, Vouet and Poussin.

Spring 1925; The free Exhibition 1927-38 (inc. from 1930); Association of painters, Helsinki, 1928; Funen Spring Exhibition. 1930, 1938; Tour exhibition 1930-36; Newer Painting, Germ...

Scarce subject, antique Greek Orthodox hand painted rondel icon depicting the Touching of Thomas or Doubting Thomas Late 18th- early 19th century The first Sunday after Easter comme...

Fine antique 14K yellow gold and Persian Turquoise Easter egg charm or pendant - featuring a bezel set cabochon cut Persian Turquoise (approx. 1.57 Total Carat Weight - 6.5 mm.

He tried to continue painting, sometimes with a brush tied to his hand. He died on Easter Sunday in 1972. His ashes were taken up in a plane and scattered over the Statue of Liberty...

It could be used as a decorative piece on a center table as a small cachepot with flowers of the season , or to be used to hold Easter eggs and as a vide poche on a kitchen counter o...

The central area depicting the Resurrection of Christ, the great Christian celebration of Easter. Surrounded by a border of twelve panels of the major Feasts and important events in ...

The magazine describes "In The Cathedral" as "A deeply moving Easter story of a handful of men and women who came to the Cathedral, each for a different reason--and what happened to ...

One of the Derby exhibits was "Fair-day in the Morledge", depicting a bustling city centre Easter fair, at Derby, see image in the right hand panel.

She created architectural panel designs like Song of Iris for a dining room, nursery, and Even-Song to be placed over a mantel.By 1901, she illustrated the story Bettina's Easter Sto...

This rare blessing took place only during the first Easter of a pontificate and every seventh year thereafter, making authentic, fully preserved examples like this one exceedingly sc...

Perhaps this was originally an Easter gift for someone special but the hatching chick motif also holds a great deal of symbolism and the Victorians were well known for their symbolic...

As well as supplying the Russian Imperial family - most notably with easter eggs which were given by the last two Tsar's, Alexander lll and Nicholas ll to their respective wives Mar...

Thanks to de Bruijn's short stopover in Nizhny Novgorod during the Easter holidays, we now have his description of that major center of the Russian Volga trade as it existed in 1703,...

Holland, Tiffany Desk Sets, Atglen, PA, 2008, pp. 224-226 (for the present lot illustrated) Alastair Duncan, Tiffany Lamps and Metalware, Woodbridge, Suffolk, 2019, p. 533, nos. 2133...

He produced spectacular enameled jewelry as well as miniature Easter Eggs. The unique modern style and techniques used by August Frederik Hollming were far ahead of his time and imb...

The group of islands is part of Chile's Valparaíso Region (which also includes Easter Island) and, along with the Desventuradas Islands, forms one of the nine communes of Valparaíso ...

The firm built a devoted clientele, including members of the Romanov Imperial family, for whom they crafted their most precious pieces and the firm’s most celebrated Easter eggs. Per...

In 1917 he participated in the debut exhibition of the Society of Independent Artists, where his work was noticed by artist, critic, and patron Hamilton Easter Field (1873–1922). A c...

He was a member of Philadelphia art societies and beginning in 1909 had a summer studio in Ogunquit, Maine, where he took part in Hamilton Easter Field's discussion groups. Frank's ...

The Bairan, or the Easter of the Muhannadan Etching, Hand-Watercoloured.

Other books illustrated by Bianco include Glenway Wescott's 'Natives of Rock' (1925), and Hazeltine and Smith's 'The Easter Book of Legends and Stories' (1947). She also illustrated ...

Over 220 products were introduced in the following decades, including the UK's first chocolate Easter egg in 1873 and Fry's Turkish Delight (or Fry's Turkish bar) in 1914.

The group of islands is part of Chile's Valparaíso Region (which also includes Easter Island) and, along with the Desventuradas Islands, forms one of the nine communes of Valparaíso ...

Medium: Oil on Board Signature: Signed Sight Size 20.13" x 16.38", Framed 26.00" x 23.00" Maxfield Parrish’s popularity as an illustrator began with his early work for magazine publ...

Behrens attended the Christianeum Hamburg from September 1877 until Easter 1882. He studied painting in his native Hamburg, as well as in Düsseldorf and Karlsruhe, from 1886 to 1889.

So she described the glorious pomp sublime, In which the chapel shone at Easter time, The Banners, Vestments, gold, and colors bright, Counted how many tapers gave their light; Then ...

The following summers he worked in Ogunquit, Maine, where he was given the use of a studio by the publisher and art patron Hamilton Easter Field. The artists in Field’s circle were s...

In his Author’s Note on page 19, dated Easter, 1914, Muhlestein confirms that the publisher of Hodler’s three works from that same year owned the exclusive reproductive rights to Hod...

In his Author’s Note on page 19, dated Easter, 1914, Muhlestein confirms that the publisher of Hodler’s three works from that same year owned the exclusive reproductive rights to Hod...

In his Author’s Note on page 19, dated Easter, 1914, Muhlestein confirms that the publisher of Hodler’s three works from that same year owned the exclusive reproductive rights to Hod...

In his Author’s Note on page 19, dated Easter, 1914, Muhlestein confirms that the publisher of Hodler’s three works from that same year owned the exclusive reproductive rights to Hod...

In his Author’s Note on page 19, dated Easter, 1914, Muhlestein confirms that the publisher of Hodler’s three works from that same year owned the exclusive reproductive rights to Hod...

In his Author’s Note on page 19, dated Easter, 1914, Muhlestein confirms that the publisher of Hodler’s three works from that same year owned the exclusive reproductive rights to Hod...