Antique Emblems

With one arm extended and the other holding a palm frond—an emblem of spiritual victory and eternal life—the figure personifies the transcendence of the soul beyond the corporeal rea...

Rich in symbolism and antique charm, this exquisite pendant features a sparkling diamond and pearl studded anchor gracefully set atop a polished onyx disk. A timeless emblem of hope,...

Each example bears the factory’s characteristic underglaze blue scepter mark, the emblem adopted by the Berlin manufactory after its royal acquisition by Frederick the Great in 1763.

Executed in oil on canvas, the work exemplifies a well-established iconographic tradition associated particularly with Venice, where Saint Mark served as patron saint and spiritual e...

Toward the lower edge of the field, a charming pavilion emerges—its stepped architecture and delicate details rendered in muted blues, greens, and rose tones. This emblem of shelter ...

The first painted crosses, produced in Tuscany and Umbria in the 12th century, became the symbol of Christ's sacrifice and thus an emblem of Christianity. While in this first phase t...

These same qualities made his vivid lithographic posters for the Eldorado, the Olympia, the Folies Bergère, the Théâtre de l’Opéra, the Alcazar d’Été, and the Moulin Rouge iconic emb...

Through this seemingly simple scene, Rops delivers a subtle but incisive caricature: the anonymous stance, heavy silhouette and aloof posture suggest both self-importance and detachm...

The Chi-Rho symbol (☧), formed from the Greek letters Chi (Χ) and Rho (Ρ), is one of the earliest monograms for Jesus Christ and a powerful emblem of early Christianity. Garnet beca...

The eagle is rendered in the classical imperial tradition—a symbol of authority, vigilance, and continuity—rather than as a specific national emblem. Its wings are carefully articula...

A complex array of auspicious Chinese emblems—including vases, incense burners, and stylized furniture—are scattered across the field, surrounding a central roundel featuring a leapi...

Just inside the field runs a delicate guard band of repeating boteh motifs—ancient emblems often interpreted as a sprouting seed, sacred flame, or the continuation of life itself.

The composition is balanced by scattered clouds and traditional Chinese emblems, all executed with remarkable precision.

Coiling five-clawed dragons—emblems of power, authority, and cosmic balance—move dynamically across an open ivory ground, their sinuous bodies rendered in indigo, soft celadon, and w...

These details are far from decorative excess—they serve as visual emblems of social standing, refinement, and lineage.

To own this exquisite work of art is to steward a fragment of living history—an emblem of authority, spirituality, and refined discernment woven into enduring form.

The couture brooch by Christian Dior is designed in the form of a marlin fish, a powerful emblem of speed, strength, and refined elegance. Documented in archival imagery from Vogue A...

Those rare examples that are in silver or gold with gemstones & enamelled Celtic emblems now sit at the sweet spot where jewellery, heraldry and history overlap.

Each is stamped in gold on the underside with the "Faberge" Emblem and "Limoges France". Each cup by itself is 6.00cm. high, has a diameter of 5.50cm. and is stamped in gold on the u...

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

The tops of the obelisks were later adorned with gilded bronze lilies, the emblem (giglio) of Florence, reinforcing their civic identity.

The artistic treatment of hair—at once intimate and ideological—renders these helmets potent emblems of Rome’s visual and political imagination.

Likely inspired by classical mythology or pastoral allegories, the composition presents a richly detailed scene featuring a woman symbolizing agriculture and fertility, a fisherman r...

The company, based on St Martin’s Lane in the early 20th century, branded the early antique pieces sold through their store with a Spillman & Co emblem, hence the label on an 18th c...

This frame is densely populated with traditional Chinese auspicious symbols, including stylized peonies, bamboo shoots, and various emblems of longevity, rendered in soft apricot and...

Its commanding stance and keen gaze make it a natural emblem of strength and authority.

The base bears the mark of the crossed swords painted in underglaze blue, the emblem of the Meissen manufactory since 1722. The presence of characters or workshop numerals near the m...

Jingasa of this type were worn by samurai and retainers, functioning both as practical head protection and as an emblem of rank, identity, and affiliation. The exterior is decorated...

The male figure wears a lion skin over his head, a direct classical reference to Hercules. This emblem symbolises strength, courage, and triumph, but also moral resilience and the ca...

Here, the image serves as a cautionary emblem, warning against deceptive beauty and moral dissimulation—hence its title, The Hypocrisy of Female Appearance.

Dragons are a powerful emblem of strength, protection, and enduring power.

The sitter is shown three-quarter-length, turned slightly to his left, dressed in polished black armour and holding a baton, the traditional emblem of command. Beyond him, a horse an...

Historically, the Fleur-de-lis (the stylized lily) is one of the most potent symbols in Western heraldry, serving for centuries as the official emblem of the French monarchy. In the ...

All of these elements draw the viewer into the world of the haute bourgeoisie, reflecting sophisticated elegance and courtly sentiment, in an era that celebrated feminine grace as it...

These sets often bear intricate heraldic motifs, personalized insignias, or elaborate decorations inspired by royal emblems. Such patronage not only elevated the status of the 950 st...

This dazzling gold brooch, inlaid with red garnet, and blue and green glass, is a fine example of one of the most striking emblems of the early medieval elite. Its rich colours, expe...

The front is centered by a satinwood oval marquetry medallion depicting the Prince of Wales feathers, rendered in shaded woods against a harewood ground. This emblem—three ostrich pl...

Its scale and form correspond to small bronzes intended for Kunstkammer settings or as elements within larger composite objects such as inkstands or caskets, where the lion served as...

This emblem, the blue shield with three golden fleur-de-lis, was placed as an inescutcheon (small shield) over the main coat of arms to show the dynasty's rule.

Every element speaks to a life shaped by movement, ritual, and ancestral belief, making this exquisite work of art a powerful emblem of tribal prestige and cultural continuity.

At the center of plates and lids, there is a monogram-style decorative emblem in dark gray/black. Handles on the tureens and serving pieces are ornamental, possibly sculpted like vin...

The composition is organized around a circular aperture intended to cradle a pocket watch, framed by an elaborate arrangement of military emblems. Crossed weapons, including axes and...

Vases, cups, dishes, perfume bottles, emblems of major car brands, or panels (such as those that will decorate the dining room of the Normandy liner) are produced in series according...

The richly carved frame, finished in a mellow, time-earned gold, is crowned with a classical laurel wreath tied with crossed ribbons—an emblem that quietly suggests victory, achievem...

Crafted in Italy circa 1920, the hand-molded and hand-painted terracotta plate depicts Saint John the Evangelist holding a quill and writing in his open book, accompanied by an eagle...

Celebrate the proud emblem of France with this impressive early 20th-century cast-iron rooster sculpture, crafted in France circa 1920.

This is not merely a depiction of the Crucifixion; it is a civic and spiritual emblem. Provenance Acquired from a Cusco antique store on 21 February 1985 Remained in the same private...

Square stepped bases support the figures, finished in Dark Brown Patination and gilt and centered by winged imperial emblems enclosing circular medallions. These bases ground the com...

It is also the symbol of madness and the emblem of the king's fools.

This combination of initials with a vanitas emblem is characteristic of mourning rings of the period.

Since each legion was equipped with an eagle, it thus became an imperial emblem that can be seen on countless monuments, coins and precious stones, such as the aforementioned garnet.

The front displays the crowned salamander motif—"Nutrisco et Extinguo" ("I nourish the good fire and extinguish the bad")—the personal emblem of Francis I and a key symbol of the Châ...

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...

Celebrate the proud emblem of France with this impressive early 20th-century rooster sculpture.

Enfolding the field is a particularly regal, detailed border of curvaceous spandrels and floral emblems seldom seen outside of armorial carpets of Tudor provenance and some Neoclassi...

Its presence is significant: birch, frequently used in Scandinavian landscape as an emblem of readability and locality, also functions here as a measure of scale and proximity, ancho...

The Max Dannhorn mark is engraved on the stopper, showing the company’s small Balsam Fir tree emblem along with the initials “MD.” The set is in good vintage condition, showing mino...