Antique Emblems

This evocative café table, classically categorized as a guéridon, is a quintessential emblem of the Belle Époque's vibrant brasserie culture.

The shoulders are adorned with finely detailed double-headed eagles—the emblem of the 32nd degree of the Scottish Rite—executed in platinum against a warm gold backdrop.

Many of these pieces were transported to England, becoming emblems of social status and wealth in Victorian English drawing rooms.

This rug represents an important documentary record of design pride and structural elegance in the early 20th century, when ornamental ironwork and architectural forms became emblems...

Each shade with a thick gilt lion crest featuring the sun and a sabre or sword. This crest is the emblem for Iran and from 1846 appears on that country's flag.

The result combines the order of a classical emblem with the psychological ambiguity characteristic of Symbolism.

At the center sits a medallion inspired by a classic Chinese longevity symbol, composed of concentric rings and geometric articulation. This central emblem offers a sense of stabilit...

The present chair, known as Englestolen, was made in 1845 for his future wife, the angel head terminals serving as an intimate personal emblem connecting the maker, the object, and i...

This mudra signifies the moment of the Buddha’s awakening, where he calls upon the Earth to bear witness to his attainment of Nirvana, making it a powerful emblem of spiritual awaken...

The composition is enriched by scholarly and ceremonial objects, including ornamental vessels and archaic-inspired forms, emblems of cultured living, refinement, and reverence for an...

The work depicts the Virgin of Mercy (Nuestra Señora de la Merced), shown crowned and haloed, standing upon clouds with arms outstretched in a gesture of protection. The small embl...

Possessing both architectural presence and emotional intimacy, this rare Scandinavian wall hanging belongs to the golden age of decorative textile art, when embroidered interiors bec...

Each suspended figure becomes an emblem of destiny, spiritual guidance, and the unseen forces believed to shape human existence.

In the painting, the lions operate almost like heraldic emblems of the king’s seat: they mark Solomon as the divinely favored ruler whose wisdom draws “all the earth” to his presence.

Dominating the composition are five prominent roundels, each enclosing a dynamic blue dragon-a revered emblem of power, protection, and imperial authority in Chinese mythology.

This runner represents an important documentary record of design pride and structural elegance in the early 20th century, when modernist geometry and bold, abstract forms became embl...

At the heart of the visual juxtaposition, an emperor presides from an elevated throne beneath a globe bearing the abbreviated motto Senatus Populusque Romanus (SPQR), surmounted by t...

Each motif within the blocks appears like a stylized emblem, offering a sense of cultural heritage while maintaining a modernist restraint.

In time, the local form of Christianity blurred increasingly with traditional beliefs and Christian symbols became emblems of power and instruments in local ritual.

Antique Miniature Portrait of Juliette Récamier — This finely rendered miniature depicts Juliette Récamier, the celebrated French socialite and emblem of Neoclassical elegance. Renow...

The figure, veiled and richly dressed, holds her cloak like an apron from which delicate roses appear—an emblem of charity. The portrait stands out for its beautifully rendered face...

The Queen of Seas Prised for millennia, pearls are organic gems with strong associations with the Moon, great value, and weddings Emblem of Purity, rewarded in history by Kings and Q...

Founded by Chalcidian Greeks in the 8th century BC, Leontini (modern Lentini) took its name from the lion (λέων) and adopted this emblem as its defining symbol. While smaller than ne...

The field is sparsely decorated with small symbolic motifs, including angular branches, rosettes, and abstract tribal emblems, enhancing the medallion’s visual impact.

The lamp is distinguished by its dark green tole shade, centered with a gilt Napoleonic eagle shown standing upon thunderbolts and laurel branches—an emblem of imperial authority, mi...

Their story, immortalized in Apuleius' Metamorphoses, recounts Psyche’s arduous trials before achieving immortality and eternal union with Cupid, making the couple a timeless emblem ...

It was often linked to marriage rituals and worn as a symbol of eternal union, resilience, and fidelity — a powerful emblem capable of overcoming adversity and safeguarding love thro...

In the painting we see a young, half-naked maiden, Truth, sleeping in a shadowy corner, covered by a blue curtain, whilst on the left Time, a winged old man of mythological origin, p...

Above him, a winged putto presents a palm frond, the traditional emblem of victory through martyrdom, while additional angels emerge from the shadowed celestial background.

Antique Chinese rugs are prized for their distinctive palettes, hand-knotted wool pile and motifs rooted in centuries of Chinese decorative tradition, from medallions and florals to ...

The exceptional clarity of the intricate geometric outlines, specifically the perfectly balanced symmetry of the opposing colorful cartouches and corresponding star emblems, definiti...

The density of the decoration is a characteristic element of the evolution of the Baroque style, as an emblem of splendour and power. From a structural point of view, the carving co...

A beautifully rendered four-armed whirligig—or fylfot—appears among the embroidered motifs, a centuries-old emblem representing good fortune, vitality, and the changing seasons long ...

Makers mark on back and an numbered emblem with at the top. Wear consistent with age and use.

Because of this myth, the hound became an emblem of protection, strength, and divine origin.

Mysterious and richly symbolic, this antique 14k gold stickpin (circa 1880–1900) features a finely detailed coiled serpent holding a single natural pearl in its mouth—a timeless embl...

The floral motifs-particularly peonies-are emblems of wealth and prosperity, while the sinuous forms and repetitive border patterns suggest longevity and unity.

Marked beneath the base with the factory's distinctive axe emblem and the word "France," this authentic Sainte-Radegonde vase is preserved in excellent condition.

This mudra represents the calling of the earth to witness the Buddha's attainment of truth, making it a powerful emblem of stability and spiritual awakening. Burma, with its rich cu...

By the 19th century, such works were highly sought after by Grand Tour travelers, who prized them as sophisticated emblems of classical taste. Comparable examples reside in major ins...

The artist emphasizes the dramatic appearance of the skull emblems displayed on the riders' headgear and horse furniture.

In the important Baroque Italian palaces, the consoles were among the most beloved furnishings, emblem of the wealth of the client, to show off in the large halls.

The exceptional clarity of the intricate geometric outlines, specifically the perfectly balanced symmetry of the opposing colorful quadrants and corresponding protective emblems, def...

Surrounding the portrait are ornate floral garlands and traditional British emblems, lending the piece both historical depth and decorative charm.

Ram horn motifs, fertility symbols, stars, and ancient tribal emblems appear throughout the composition, emphasizing the cultural and narrative depth of the rug beyond its decorative...

The pendant combines several layers of symbolism: Red enameled Cross of Christ - faith, sacrifice, and Portugal's maritime history and the Portuguese Coat of Arms at the center - rep...

Said to appear only in peaceful times, it was introduced to Japan during the Nara period and remains a revered emblem found in national treasures, such as the brocades preserved in t...

The outermost border is delicately filled with primitive botanical emblems and angular rosettes, all articulated in tonal hues that echo the rug's overall earthiness.

Between the panels, white reserves framed by C-scrolls each contain a hanging jewel ornament: a blue double-lozenge (fangsheng) emblem with fluttering turquoise ribbons above an iron...

Crafted from beautifully veined marble and accented with finely detailed doré bronze mounts, including a charming goose emblem. The tray measures approximately 1.5 inches deep and di...

This specific crest was the exclusive emblem of the ruling Tokugawa shogunate, signifying supreme authority and noble lineage.

Five liners arranged around the company's star emblem against a blazing red ground, the globe behind them suggesting a fleet that reached every corner of the world.

Intaglio rings, featuring gemstones carved with portraits, crests, mythological figures or classical motifs, have been admired for centuries as personal emblems of identity, status a...

His horse is presented in an elaborate heraldic caparison decorated with French royal emblems. Dated 1475. Plate No. 25. 4. Voulgier, Crenequenier, en 1400 Two medieval soldiers ...

At the base appears the elephant, emblem of the Order of the Elephant, the highest Danish chivalric order, traditionally reserved for sovereigns and a very limited circle of leading ...

The figural reserves are framed by gilt geometric borders and surrounded by a profuse ground of flowering peonies, scrolling foliage, butterflies, birds, fruit, fans, books, vessels,...

Pair of French Sterling Beakers hallmarked prior to 1838. Both with heraldic emblem chasing. Weight ( pair) 204 g or 6.6 t. oz.

The poster likely features a central figure, object, or emblem framed by flowing lines and organic shapes, reflecting the movement’s principle that design should marry form and funct...

Other winged figures, zodiacal emblems, and female figures with an eagle broaden the symbolic spectrum toward celestial order and heroic virtues.

La pittura a Crema nel Seicento, Milan 1997, pp. 64-87 This high-quality painting is an eloquent emblem of the Baroque style, combining technical mastery, dramatic lighting and em...