Antique Emblems

Christie’s has also noted that large cloisonné elephant form display pieces relate to long standing palace hall display traditions, where monumental cloisonné and gilt metal objects ...

Elevated on a minimal stand, the object reads less as currency in the modern sense and more as a ceremonial emblem: a fusion of wealth, status, and spiritual resonance, embodying the...

It is a symbol used especially in alchemy and heraldry, it is also the emblem of the King of France François 1er. This rare chimney with esoteric and fantastic motives comes from a c...

Circa 1890, the piece was originally a cuff link that we converted by removing the back and adding a 14k gold bail. The pendant’s emblem belongs to the Benevolent and Protective Orde...

The Eight Buddhist Treasures: The upper register is adorned with floating emblems like the Endless Knot and the Conch Shell, signifying spiritual victory and luck.

Presented as a symbol of the salvation that God offers to the Jewish people, she also rises to become an emblem of the Church itself and its salvific role, emphasised by the ethereal...

Dating back to circa 1880, the carpet features a vibrant crimson field densely decorated with an all-over motif of boteh forms—stylized leaf or paisley figures—each enclosed in a ser...

The wide border frames the composition with a rhythmic procession of rosettes, X-shaped tribal glyphs, and floral emblems in alternating shades of brick red, soft clay, and wheat.

Hand-carved from wood and finished in original painted and gilded surfaces, the console features gracefully scrolled cabriole legs joined by a dramatic, pierced stretcher centered wi...

Together, the imagery forms a tender emblem of hidden devotion, restrained desire, and the intimate keeping of love’s confidence.

Rugs of this era are world renowned for their extraordinary clarity of design and the use of complex tribal emblems that represent an archaic artistic language preserved by rural Dag...

Each chair bears the artist’s stamp with his signature 'panier fleuri' - floral basket emblem. This pair of armchairs has a remarkable provenance: from the artist’s personal collect...

Against a black ground, two principal scenes depict idealised figures interacting with horses: above, a mounted warrior receives an offering from a draped female figure; below, a sta...

Upper Register: The top border contains a series of floating Buddhist and Daoist emblems, including the Conch Shell and the Butterfly, symbolizing spiritual harmony and joy.

The painting shows an intense image of the Greek philosopher Heraclitus, portrayed as a mature man holding a book in his hands, an emblem of a life dedicated to study, and is present...

The painting shows an intense image of the Greek philosopher Democritus, portrayed as a mature man holding a book in his hands, an emblem of a life dedicated to study, and is present...

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...

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...

The vast arches and stairs rise like emblems of empire - yet Daniel kneels at their heart, a small, luminous presence amid stone and shadow.

The sitter wears a dark robe adorned at the chest with a vividly painted five-clawed dragon roundel—an emblem traditionally associated with imperial or high-ranking authority in Chin...

The elongated barrel and deeply notched bit further reinforce its role as a visual emblem intended for public display. The surface has undergone careful restoration and cleaning, mo...

Sculpted from solid wood and featuring a serene yet powerful expression, the mask displays prominent rounded eyes, a pronounced nose, and a central forehead emblem—symbolic elements ...

Hand-carved from wood and richly painted in bold black, red, and yellow pigments, the mask features symbolic motifs and a central emblem associated with protection, prosperity, and s...

Each statue holds a crook and flail, the traditional emblems of pharaonic power. The walls and ceiling are covered with hieroglyphics and reliefs of the Battle of Kadesh.

In Anatolian weaving traditions, such iconic palmette emblems often serve as guardians, their outward energy suggesting abundance radiating into the space.

The composition features a sophisticated allover design, where stylized floral sprays and auspicious emblems—including butterflies and vases—are scattered across the expansive field.

The presence of Parisian emblems and mythological references reinforces the idea of resilience and continuity, suggesting that even in wartime, Paris remained a hub of economic vital...

The central field is dominated by repeated octagonal motifs, known as guls or 'elephant's foot' patterns, which are characteristic tribal emblems of the region. The rug is estimated ...

The oval intaglio depicts the profile of a male subject, attributable to the Roman emperor Julius Caesar, recognizable by his hair and the sash that recalls the laurel wreath, emblem...

The surrounding space is punctuated by stylized floral and geometric motifs, including traditional pomegranate clusters and auspicious emblems, all outlined in a deep, rich brown tha...

The Green Man — a timeless emblem of renewal and protection — is rendered here with uncommon skill, making the piece especially desirable for collectors of English oak, Arts & Cr...

Flanking this are protective guard borders animated with angular S-hook motifs and the revered Göz (eye) symbols—ancient emblems designed to ward off negativity and shield the home.

A cultured humanist, he was not only a painter but also a theoretician and creator of emblems (the painting is not currently accompanied by an expert opinion, but one can be requeste...

The serpents’ heads are set with natural gemstones, each accented with rose-cut diamonds, reflecting the symbolic Victorian fascination with snakes as emblems of eternity, protection...

Superb wall decoration with dulcet tones and a striking diamond form Displays a desirable aged patina and in good original order Brass cymbals show light weathering, with a reflectiv...

At the same time, the looping form suggests both the infinity symbol, representing eternal connection, eternal love, and the number eight, a powerful emblem of good fortune and conti...

The circular top is bordered by a finely detailed Empire-style gilt bronze frieze adorned with classical motifs and musical emblems, reflecting refined 19th-century decorative taste.

Within these oval reserves are finely detailed neoclassical emblems, including stylized urns and lyres, interspersed with subtle floral rugs elements.

Taylor wrote that: "The altar from Pompeii showing imperial emblems and the sacrifice of a bull, the regular victim offered to the genius, indicated the existence of an official muni...

Its design centers on a bold circular medallion featuring the traditional Shou symbol, an emblem of longevity and harmony, rendered in deep blue-green tones.

In Chinese culture and poetry, the butterfly is one of the most beloved and symbolically rich of all creatures — an emblem of joy, longevity, conjugal happiness, and the freedom of t...

The rug’s spacious field features a harmonious scattering of auspicious symbols including bats (for happiness), butterflies (symbolizing joy and summer), and florals such as peonies ...

The bird, centrally positioned among the foliage, serves as a focal point and emblem of harmony and abundance—an enduring motif in Franco-Flemish decorative arts of the period.

The presence of acorns, symbolizing independence, and the barred knight’s helmet, representing invulnerability, further enrich the narrative of this coat of arms, making it a profoun...

The surrounding ground is filled with scrolling foliage, stylized blossoms, bats, and auspicious emblems rendered in pink, turquoise, green and iron red.

Rising to an impressive height, the lectern is surmounted by a boldly carved imperial eagle, its wings dramatically spread and its gaze turned in vigilant profile. A powerful emblem ...

This combination of portrait and emblem reinforces both his personal identity and his enduring national legacy.

One carries a compass, an emblem of Geometry or Architecture, while the other holds a tablet and stylus, attributes traditionally linked to Astronomy, History, or scholarly study.

These geometric guls function as tribal emblems, symbolizing identity, protection, and continuity within Yomut Turkmen culture.

At the center lies a round medallion enclosing the Shou (壽) character, the ancient emblem of longevity, framed by a key-fret (meander) border that signifies continuity and eternity.

In the corner spandrels, stylized ram’s horn motifs emerge—longstanding emblems of strength, protection, and masculine vitality within Central Asian tribal cosmology.

Sumptuous and majestic castle fireplace in solid walnut in Renaissance style richly carved with acanthus leaves with in the center the emblem of Francis I, a fire-spitting salamander...

The work belongs to the long tradition of emblem literature and popular moral imagery, in which animals—particularly the donkey—serve as metaphors for folly, ignorance, or misplaced ...

Rugs of this specific design lineage are world renowned for their bold, architectural presence and their use of archaic tribal symbols such as the “running dog” and geometric “S” mot...

In one of the two canvases, on the important chiselled casket, there is a heraldic emblem with three bees, testifying to the commission by the Barberini family.

The field is animated by small protective symbols and tribal emblems, contributing to a rhythmic and dynamic visual flow without overwhelming the structure.

"The letters "TIP" on the stove in the image are part of the brand name "Petit Godin". The emblem on the stove reads "Petit" above the door and "Godin" below it.