Antique Effigy

Bonnard’s work was grounded in careful study of medieval sculpture, manuscripts, civic monuments, and tomb effigies, aiming to present accurate visual reconstructions of medieval soc...

Papago basketry effigy bowl/jar with stylized quadrupeds and minor decoration around rim.

A Chinese hand carved and hand painted wooden effigy of an extraordinary unicorn dating to the Song dynasty before 1279 AD.

In addition, our Hongshan stone effigy has been examined and authenticated by Mr.

He also fulfilled countless European royal commissions including the effigies of Queen Victoria and Prince Albert at Frogmore.

This seated effigy figure was crafted in 300 BC to 300 AD from the ancient Nayarit region of Mexico and was likely used as a ritual or burial offering.

The effigy carved from limestone or pipe stone in the round with substantial surface encrustation and patina appropriate to its great age.

China, a fine archaic male effigy hand carved from a granular medium to dark gray stone.

Likely utilized as spirit pathway tomb markers, these powerful, benign carved sitting effigies perched on haunches and front paws with round heads and faces exposing defined eye sock...

The scene, with palm trees and tropical animals in the background, reflects European fascination with local customs and the moral curiosity surrounding gambling rituals. 2. Effigies...

The engraving showcases the lovely red-brick building and the effigies of his father Richard Patten, presumably designed to feature in the school.

Native America Plains hand-carved and hand-painted stone Buffalo Hunting Talisman in the form of a buffalo hoof with human effigy head and tail , granite, 1800-1900 Dimensions: 12 i...

The effigy carved from a boulder in the round with the flattened nose caused from damage from an agricultural plow blade.

Furthermore, the influence of photography and the approach of the arts toward realism led to the depiction of effigies with an ever-increasing naturalism. Napoleon III Oil on Canvas...

A Chinese hand carved and hand painted wooden effigy of a fantastic Bixie dating to before Song dynasty 1279 AD.

Designed by Hendrick de Keyser and completed in 1623, the tomb features a recumbent effigy of William the Silent flanked by personifications of Liberty, Justice, Courage, and Religio...

The recumbent marble effigy of William lies at the centre, guarded by four black marble obelisks at each corner, creating a sense of dignified grandeur.

The title, engraved in Latin at the top, reads: "Constantinopolitanae Urbis Effigies ad Vivum Expressa, quam Turcae Stampoldam Vocant.

During festivals and rituals, white horses or wooden effigies of horses were often dedicated as offerings.

It extended to all types of techniques: painting, sculpture, medals, miniatures, watercolors, drawings, etchings, lithography, photography… Furthermore, the influence of photography ...

The tomb consists of a carved effigy of Pope Clement XIII, situated in a reverent pose atop an elaborately adorned sarcophagus.

The tomb consists of a carved effigy of Pope Clement XIII, situated in a reverent pose atop an elaborately adorned sarcophagus.

The tomb consists of a carved effigy of Pope Clement XIII, situated in a reverent pose atop an elaborately adorned sarcophagus.

This intriguing head fragment was once attached to a pre-Columbian bust or full effigy figurine. Earthenware figurines like this were made in great abundance throughout Mesoamerican ...

And as these architectural items do not have the same sacred nature as effigies themselves, they have also suffered more from destruction - whether due to changes in taste, wars of r...

In addition, our Hongshan stone effigy has been examined and authenticated by Mr.

It extended to all types of techniques: painting, sculpture, medals, miniatures, watercolors, drawings, etchings, lithography, photography… Furthermore, the influence of photography ...

Nicholas Wells antiques is pleased to offer this fine 19th century mahogany carved stool, re-upholstered in yellow velvet, the cabriole legs carved with effigies of the mystical Gree...

These figures could have been effigies, horses, houses, or other kinds of offerings like animals, boats, or simple cylinders.

His tomb is famous for its effigy in full armor and heraldic details, capturing his status as a medieval knight. 3.

The Japanese also like to slip a frog effigy into their wallets to make sure that the money comes back to them.

This intriguing head fragment was once attached to a bust or full effigy figurine crafted in 400 A.D. Mesoamerica. Earthenware figurines were made in great abundance throughout Teoti...

This standing effigy was crafted in 500 A.D. - 1000 A.D. Mesoamerica using the gray clay paste that characterizes La Tolita-Tumaco ceramics of early Colombia-Ecuador.

Portrait of a Gentleman from Della Ruota family Lombardy, dated 1624 Oil on canvas Measures: 105 x 81 cm (without the frame) The coat of arms at the top left of the portrait ...

Towering above the procession is a mounted figure clad in full armor, likely representing the effigy of Charles the Bold himself, a visual symbol of his defeat in the Burgundian Wars...

It is an official portrait, to pass on to posterity the appearance of the effigy. The hat with the medal and the feather, the ring on his finger, the hilt of the sword, the costume d...

His earliest recorded plates are for Effigies Poeticae in 1823. He went on to contribute to Hogarth Moralized (1831), Hogarth's Works (1833) Read moreText source: The Oxford Dictiona...

His earliest recorded plates are for Effigies Poeticae in 1823. He went on to contribute to Hogarth Moralized (1831), Hogarth's Works (1833) Read moreText source: The Oxford Dictiona...

His earliest recorded plates are for Effigies Poeticae in 1823. He went on to contribute to Hogarth Moralized (1831), Hogarth's Works (1833) Read moreText source: The Oxford Dictiona...

His earliest recorded plates are for Effigies Poeticae in 1823. He went on to contribute to Hogarth Moralized (1831), Hogarth's Works (1833) Read moreText source: The Oxford Dictiona...

Soft green, slightly translucent stone. Avian effigy form, probably a parrot, eagle, or curassow.

Of his portrait work the effigies of the queen are not preserved, but that of the Infanta María Ana Victoria is attributed to him, where the influence of his teacher Procaccini is ad...

Inside both frames, we find two oval-shaped half-bust effigies of saints, similar to relics, hand-made of salt dough, one broken and glued, decorated with the inscription on paper, d...

The artist has sensitively defined the wrinkles, folds of skin, and details of the effigy, creating the illusion of a living presence.

He established himself by his elegant effigies as one of the very first gallant portrait painters.

Bolognese School of the 16th Century Mummy of Saint Catherine of Bologna
Oil on Panel 20,5 x 7 x 0,8 cm This rare painting depicts Saint Catherine of Bologna as a mummy, housed in a ...

As often in Mannerist / Late Renaissance portraits, the image of the character is accompanied by the writing that runs at the top, adding a celebratory, historicising touch to the ef...

This is a hand-colored engraving by Robert White (1645-1703) after a painting by Abraham Blooteling (or Bloteling) (1634–1690) entitled "The Effigies of the Right honorable: Thomas B...

Ball headed war club of walnut with carved panther effigy. The panther is rare and a powerful warrior symbol that has different interpretations "He who kills with one blow" and "A po...

The structural composition of the table is made firm with ‘X’-form cross stretchers of gilt-bronze with small bas-relief circular effigies of a satyr at the cross-section. The balan...

The Royal Exchange was described by traveller Celia Fiennes in the late 17th century as ' a large space of ground enclosed round the cloisters and open arches on which are built many...

Created posthumously, effigies like this one were placed alongside the portraits of rulers in sacred areas.

Note how similar is  the devilish effigy carved in the center of the pediment and the plates of the drawer handles.

Nicolas de Largillière's long career spanned the reigns of Louis XIV and Louis XV, during which he established himself as a leading portrait painter. His female effigies, in particul...

This engraving from Theodore de Bry's "Indiae Orientalis" showcases a serene yet intriguing scene titled "EFFIGIES ILLIUS ARBORIS, QUAM TRISTEM VOCANT," which translates to "The Imag...

Deep green with specks slightly translucent stone. Avian effigy form, probably a parrot, eagle, or curassow.

A medallion with his effigy was placed on July 2, 1908 on this building.