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Green Glazed Red Pottery Figure of Dog
Green Glazed Red Pottery Figure of Dog

Green Glazed Red Pottery Figure of Dog

Located in seoul, KR

The collar around its neck, connected to a harness, suggests that the dog may have been used for hunting or guarding.

Category

15th Century and Earlier East Asian Han Antique Harness

Materials

Pottery

Martha J Cornwell American Arts & Crafts Glazed Terracotta Elephant Sculpture
Martha J Cornwell American Arts & Crafts Glazed Terracotta Elephant Sculpture

Martha J Cornwell American Arts & Crafts Glazed Terracotta Elephant Sculpture

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Depicting a stoutly modeled elephant on an integral plinth with a blanket draped across its back and an Indian headdress or harness across its forehead. Decorated in white, blue, an...

Category

Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Antique Harness

Materials

Terracotta

A Han Dynasty Terracotta Figure
A Han Dynasty Terracotta Figure

A Han Dynasty Terracotta Figure

Located in Chicago, IL

It appears to depict a groom in full costume and harness in hand. With a flat top hat and knotted robe, the figure exhibits a kind and even whimsical facial expression that captures ...

Category

15th Century and Earlier Chinese Antique Harness

Materials

Terracotta

Cavalier King Charles at Rest- Otto Eerelman (Dutch, 1839-1926)
Cavalier King Charles at Rest- Otto Eerelman (Dutch, 1839-1926)

Cavalier King Charles at Rest- Otto Eerelman (Dutch, 1839-1926)

By Otto Eerelman

Located in SANTA FE, NM

This dynamic watercolor, with its profusion of color and texture, harnesses the affectionate nature of his subject as and the muse leisurely reclines.

Category

Early 1900s Realist Antique Harness

Materials

Watercolor, Paper

Rare Gothic German Oak and Iron Chest Known as "Stollentruhe" 16th century
Rare Gothic German Oak and Iron Chest Known as "Stollentruhe" 16th century

Rare Gothic German Oak and Iron Chest Known as "Stollentruhe" 16th century

Located in Worpswede / Bremen, DE

They were used by both women and men, principally used for clothing and textiles but also containing weapons (harness and swords), documents, jewellery and money.

Category

16th Century German Gothic Antique Harness

Materials

Iron

Antique Victorian Inlaid Mahogany Pedestal Desk 19th Century
Antique Victorian Inlaid Mahogany Pedestal Desk 19th Century

Antique Victorian Inlaid Mahogany Pedestal Desk 19th Century

Located in London, GB

Hobbs worked at a variety of jobs ranging from farm help to wood carving, carriage building, tinsmithing, and harness making. While an apprentice at the Sandwich Glass Company, he le...

Category

1880s Antique Harness

Materials

Mahogany

A Raj period Indian carved and framed deep relief hardwood wall panel circa 1880
A Raj period Indian carved and framed deep relief hardwood wall panel circa 1880

A Raj period Indian carved and framed deep relief hardwood wall panel circa 1880

Located in Central England, GB

At the bottom, there is a harnessed cart being pulled by a pair of oxen with three people riding on board the two wheeled cart along a mountainous track and above there are two singl...

Category

19th Century Indian Anglo Raj Antique Harness

Materials

Hardwood

Swiss Victory Parade – Captured Burgundian Cannons Escorted by Bernese Troops
Swiss Victory Parade – Captured Burgundian Cannons Escorted by Bernese Troops

Swiss Victory Parade – Captured Burgundian Cannons Escorted by Bernese Troops

Located in Langweer, NL

Behind them, mounted officers in elaborate uniforms command the procession, riding finely adorned horses with decorative bridles and harnesses. The soldiers guiding the captured cann...

Category

1850s Antique Harness

Materials

Paper

Triumphal Carriage of the Swiss Confederation: A Historic Festival in 1855
Triumphal Carriage of the Swiss Confederation: A Historic Festival in 1855

Triumphal Carriage of the Swiss Confederation: A Historic Festival in 1855

Located in Langweer, NL

At the center of the composition is a richly decorated ceremonial wagon, pulled by four magnificently harnessed horses. The wagon is draped in luxurious red fabric with gold embellis...

Category

1850s Antique Harness

Materials

Paper

Antique Pair of English Bookends in the Shape of a Camel
Antique Pair of English Bookends in the Shape of a Camel

Antique Pair of English Bookends in the Shape of a Camel

Located in London, GB

Beautifully cast in bronze, each camel is fully dressed with saddle harnesses and are shown sitting. Under each camel is the ancient Egyptian symbol of the winged Sun.

Category

1890s English Antique Harness

Materials

Bronze

Chinese Merchant with Sail Cart from Wahlen's 1844 Lithographs
Chinese Merchant with Sail Cart from Wahlen's 1844 Lithographs

Chinese Merchant with Sail Cart from Wahlen's 1844 Lithographs

Located in Langweer, NL

Notable Features: - Sail Cart: The cart is loaded with goods for trade and features a sail, a practical innovation to harness wind power to make the merchant's journey easier.

Category

1840s Antique Harness

Materials

Paper

Three Glazed Figures of Musicians, Ming Period (1368-1644)
Three Glazed Figures of Musicians, Ming Period (1368-1644)

Three Glazed Figures of Musicians, Ming Period (1368-1644)

Located in seoul, KR

Equestrian figures, for example, feature carefully sculpted saddles, harnesses, and decorative embellishments, while human figures are adorned with intricate robes and headdresses.

Category

15th Century and Earlier East Asian Ming Antique Harness

Materials

Pottery

Rare 18th C. Meissen Sleigh w/ Court Jesters Fröhlich & Schmiedel, After Kändler
Rare 18th C. Meissen Sleigh w/ Court Jesters Fröhlich & Schmiedel, After Kändler

Rare 18th C. Meissen Sleigh w/ Court Jesters Fröhlich & Schmiedel, After Kändler

By J.J. Kändler, Meissen Porcelain

Located in New York, NY

The composition is anchored by a galloping white horse adorned with a blue cloth draped over its back, trimmed with gilt tassels. The harness, with delicate chains, connects the hors...

Category

1750s German Other Antique Harness

Materials

Porcelain

Military Costume of Jordan Orsini, Roman Nobleman on Horseback, Published 1845
Military Costume of Jordan Orsini, Roman Nobleman on Horseback, Published 1845

Military Costume of Jordan Orsini, Roman Nobleman on Horseback, Published 1845

Located in Langweer, NL

In this print, the gold highlights appear on several key elements: Horse tack and harness: The bridle, reins, and saddle are adorned with gold-colored embellishments, suggesting a r...

Category

Mid-19th Century French Antique Harness

Materials

Paper

Ming Period Large Pottery Horse with Saddle (15-16th Century)
Ming Period Large Pottery Horse with Saddle (15-16th Century)

Ming Period Large Pottery Horse with Saddle (15-16th Century)

Located in seoul, KR

Equestrian figures, for example, feature carefully sculpted saddles, harnesses, and decorative embellishments, while human figures are adorned with intricate robes and headdresses.

Category

15th Century and Earlier Hong Kong Ming Antique Harness

Materials

Pottery

Antique Victorian Mahogany Inlaid Kidney Desk 19th Century
Antique Victorian Mahogany Inlaid Kidney Desk 19th Century

Antique Victorian Mahogany Inlaid Kidney Desk 19th Century

Located in London, GB

Hobbs worked at a variety of jobs ranging from farm help to wood carving, carriage building, tinsmithing, and harness making. While an apprentice at the Sandwich Glass Company, he le...

Category

1880s English Victorian Antique Harness

Materials

Mahogany, Satinwood

“Ethan Allen” Running Horse Weathervane by Harris & Co. Boston, Ma.
“Ethan Allen” Running Horse Weathervane by Harris & Co. Boston, Ma.

“Ethan Allen” Running Horse Weathervane by Harris & Co. Boston, Ma.

By Harris & Co.

Located in Incline Village, NV

Ethan Allen (the horse) was born in 1849 and attained fame in the 1850's harness racing circuit as a champion trotter, covering the mile in a record setting time of 2 minutes, 25 sec...

Category

1880s American Folk Art Antique Harness

Materials

Copper

Ming Dynasty Two Green Glazed Horses and Riders (15-16th Century)
Ming Dynasty Two Green Glazed Horses and Riders (15-16th Century)

Ming Dynasty Two Green Glazed Horses and Riders (15-16th Century)

Located in seoul, KR

Equestrian figures, for example, feature carefully sculpted saddles, harnesses, and decorative embellishments, while human figures are adorned with intricate robes and headdresses.

Category

15th Century and Earlier Hong Kong Ming Antique Harness

Materials

Pottery

Horse Head Trade Sign, Last Quarter of the 19th Century
Horse Head Trade Sign, Last Quarter of the 19th Century

Horse Head Trade Sign, Last Quarter of the 19th Century

Located in York County, PA

Found in San Francisco, this carving probably marked a blacksmith’s or harness shop. Made circa 1880-1890. Mounting: The previous owner had a taxidermist apply a wall mount that a...

Category

19th Century American Folk Art Antique Harness

Materials

Wood

French Bronze Sculpture "Valet de Limier" by Pierre Jules Mene & Barbedienne
French Bronze Sculpture "Valet de Limier" by Pierre Jules Mene & Barbedienne

French Bronze Sculpture "Valet de Limier" by Pierre Jules Mene & Barbedienne

By F. Barbedienne Foundry

Located in Shippensburg, PA

His "Valet" is exceptionally well-modeled with the minute detail in the figure's vest, buttons, cross-body sword harness and ribbon around his cap fully represented.

Category

19th Century French Romantic Antique Harness

Materials

Bronze

Daytime Watering Hole at Well in French Village 19th Century Oil Painting
Daytime Watering Hole at Well in French Village 19th Century Oil Painting

Daytime Watering Hole at Well in French Village 19th Century Oil Painting

Located in Stockholm, SE

The beautiful, powerful horses in the foreground are dressed in harness for arable work and somewhat resemble a mixture of the Percheron and Andalusian breeds.

Category

Late 19th Century Realist Antique Harness

Materials

Oil, Cardboard

Austrian 19th Century Patinated Bronze and Vert De Patricia Marble Statue
Austrian 19th Century Patinated Bronze and Vert De Patricia Marble Statue

Austrian 19th Century Patinated Bronze and Vert De Patricia Marble Statue

By Friedrich Gornik

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

He is dressed in period armor and in his left hand holds the leather leashes for a ferocious and superbly detailed lion, lioness and a panther. Each animal wears a harness and are ti...

Category

19th Century Austrian Antique Harness

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Rare Figure of an Attendant Wearing Swirling Vest, Ming Dynasty(1368-1644)
Rare Figure of an Attendant Wearing Swirling Vest, Ming Dynasty(1368-1644)

Rare Figure of an Attendant Wearing Swirling Vest, Ming Dynasty(1368-1644)

Located in seoul, KR

Equestrian figures, for example, feature carefully sculpted saddles, harnesses, and decorative embellishments, while human figures are adorned with intricate robes and headdresses.

Category

15th Century and Earlier Hong Kong Ming Antique Harness

Materials

Pottery

Ming Dynasty Green-Glazed Horse and Rider (15-16th Century)
Ming Dynasty Green-Glazed Horse and Rider (15-16th Century)

Ming Dynasty Green-Glazed Horse and Rider (15-16th Century)

Located in seoul, KR

Equestrian figures, for example, feature carefully sculpted saddles, harnesses, and decorative embellishments, while human figures are adorned with intricate robes and headdresses.

Category

15th Century and Earlier Hong Kong Ming Antique Harness

Materials

Pottery

Chinese Tang Dynasty Sancai Glazed Horse and Rider, TL Tested, China
Chinese Tang Dynasty Sancai Glazed Horse and Rider, TL Tested, China

Chinese Tang Dynasty Sancai Glazed Horse and Rider, TL Tested, China

Located in Austin, TX

Darker lines around the horse's head and neck indicate it may originally have been fitted with a leather or fabric harness and bridle. Thermoluminescence tested by Oxford Authentic...

Category

15th Century and Earlier Chinese Tang Antique Harness

Materials

Earthenware, Pottery

Native American Shoshone Beaded Belt Strip
Native American Shoshone Beaded Belt Strip

Native American Shoshone Beaded Belt Strip

By Shoshone Native American Indian

Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID

Fully beaded Shohsone belt on harness leather. Dark blue edging with lighter blue center having dispersed geometric designs.

Category

Late 19th Century American Native American Antique Harness

Materials

Beads

An Ottoman Heirloom: A Late 19th Century Turkish Oushak of Sublime Elegance
An Ottoman Heirloom: A Late 19th Century Turkish Oushak of Sublime Elegance

An Ottoman Heirloom: A Late 19th Century Turkish Oushak of Sublime Elegance

Located in Dallas, TX

The naturally dyed colors, softened by the years, reflect the mastery of early weavers who skillfully harnessed local resources to create enduring works of art.

Category

Late 19th Century Turkish Oushak Antique Harness

Materials

Wool

James Hadley Royal Worcester Rare Majolica Camel & Howdah
James Hadley Royal Worcester Rare Majolica Camel & Howdah

James Hadley Royal Worcester Rare Majolica Camel & Howdah

By James Hadley

Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire

This exceptional pottery model of a resting camel with a howdah on its back is a stunning example of the work of James Hadley and the figure is well detailed and portrays the camel w...

Category

1870s English Arts and Crafts Antique Harness

Materials

Majolica, Pottery

Two Glazed Court Attendants, Ming Period (1368-1644)
Two Glazed Court Attendants, Ming Period (1368-1644)

Two Glazed Court Attendants, Ming Period (1368-1644)

Located in seoul, KR

Equestrian figures, for example, feature carefully sculpted saddles, harnesses, and decorative embellishments, while human figures are adorned with intricate robes and headdresses.

Category

15th Century and Earlier East Asian Ming Antique Harness

Materials

Pottery

Chinese Terracotta Statue Tomb Figure East Han Dynasty
Chinese Terracotta Statue Tomb Figure East Han Dynasty

Chinese Terracotta Statue Tomb Figure East Han Dynasty

Located in Atlanta, GA

It depicts a horse groomer with tool and harness in hand. Dressed in a short robe, the figure exhibits a soft smiley facial expression that still remains quite lively.

Category

15th Century and Earlier Chinese Archaistic Antique Harness

Materials

Clay

Chinese Han Dynasty Terracotta Fighting Dog
Chinese Han Dynasty Terracotta Fighting Dog

Chinese Han Dynasty Terracotta Fighting Dog

Located in Hudson, NY

The tail curls over the back, and there is evidence of a harness and a loop for a leash. This figure comes with an Oxford Authentication thermoluminescence testing certificate of au...

Category

15th Century and Earlier Chinese Han Antique Harness

Materials

Terracotta

Constant Duval, Original Travel Poster, Saumur, Chateau Loire, Car, Paris, 1924
Constant Duval, Original Travel Poster, Saumur, Chateau Loire, Car, Paris, 1924

Constant Duval, Original Travel Poster, Saumur, Chateau Loire, Car, Paris, 1924

Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR

Today, the castle is a museum of decorative arts as well as that of horse harnessing. On the poster, women wash their laundry in the Loire, on the bank opposite the castle.

Category

1920s Art Deco Antique Harness

Materials

Paper

Vintage Samarkand Suzani, Uzbekistan Embroidered Textile Red and Black
Vintage Samarkand Suzani, Uzbekistan Embroidered Textile Red and Black

Vintage Samarkand Suzani, Uzbekistan Embroidered Textile Red and Black

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

Even today, within the ancient walls of cities like Samarkand, one can still discern the echoes of bustling voices, the melodious jingle of camel harnesses, and the palpable anticipa...

Category

Early 20th Century Turkish Folk Art Antique Harness

Materials

Fabric

Franz Sturm's 1830 Illustration of the Adult Male Rock Dove (Columba livia)
Franz Sturm's 1830 Illustration of the Adult Male Rock Dove (Columba livia)

Franz Sturm's 1830 Illustration of the Adult Male Rock Dove (Columba livia)

Located in Langweer, NL

. - Homing Instinct: Rock pigeons, especially those domesticated and bred for it, have a remarkable homing instinct, which humans have harnessed for thousands of years. They were use...

Category

1830s German Antique Harness

Materials

Paper

Original Antique Travel Poster Weald Of Kent Southern Railway Donald Maxwell Art
Original Antique Travel Poster Weald Of Kent Southern Railway Donald Maxwell Art

Original Antique Travel Poster Weald Of Kent Southern Railway Donald Maxwell Art

Located in London, GB

Original antique travel poster - The Weald of Kent Southern Railway - featuring scenic artwork by Donald Maxwell (1877-1936) depicting a windmill with trees, a church and cottages in...

Category

1920s British Antique Harness

Materials

Paper

English Afternoon Pastoral Farm Scene Oil on Linen Painting Gold Leaf Wood Frame
English Afternoon Pastoral Farm Scene Oil on Linen Painting Gold Leaf Wood Frame

English Afternoon Pastoral Farm Scene Oil on Linen Painting Gold Leaf Wood Frame

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Other figures can be seen in the mid-ground along with a hay laden wagon harnessed to horses. A thatched roof cottage is painted in the distance.

Category

Early 19th Century English Romantic Antique Harness

Materials

Linen, Giltwood

American Salesman Sample Late 19th Century Wooden Flat Bed Cargo Wagon
American Salesman Sample Late 19th Century Wooden Flat Bed Cargo Wagon

American Salesman Sample Late 19th Century Wooden Flat Bed Cargo Wagon

Located in Incline Village, NV

Metal chain would have been used to harness the horse. This scaled down version of the real flat bed cargo wagon was likely promoted by itinerant sales people who represented the...

Category

1890s American Folk Art Antique Harness

Materials

Wood

16th Century Pair of Gilt Lion Figures from Germany Nuremberg
16th Century Pair of Gilt Lion Figures from Germany Nuremberg

16th Century Pair of Gilt Lion Figures from Germany Nuremberg

Located in Milano, MI

Guarding the overlying structure, the animals are portrayed roaring, they have their mouths open with their tongues out and showing their teeth; their power is controlled by a collar...

Category

16th Century German Antique Harness

Materials

Bronze

Pair Chinese Ming Dynasty Glazed Buddhist Lions and Attendants, 17th Century
Pair Chinese Ming Dynasty Glazed Buddhist Lions and Attendants, 17th Century

Pair Chinese Ming Dynasty Glazed Buddhist Lions and Attendants, 17th Century

Located in Austin, TX

The lions are caparisoned, wearing a harness decorated with lotus blossoms and seed pods, and hung with bells and tassels.

Category

Mid-17th Century Chinese Ming Antique Harness

Materials

Ceramic, Wood

Northern Qi Dynasty Pottery Model of an Ox and Cart
Northern Qi Dynasty Pottery Model of an Ox and Cart

Northern Qi Dynasty Pottery Model of an Ox and Cart

Located in Austin, TX

Realistically molded, the ox displays wonderful musculature and elements of a harness system. With one fore and one rear leg bent, he conveys a sense of motion, eternally walking for...

Category

18th Century and Earlier Chinese Antique Harness

Materials

Pottery, Acrylic

Young Man on His Camel, Oil on Cardboard, Early-20th Century
Young Man on His Camel, Oil on Cardboard, Early-20th Century

Young Man on His Camel, Oil on Cardboard, Early-20th Century

Located in Genève, GE

The camel is shown in profile, with careful attention given to its harness, elongated silhouette, and richly textured coat.

Category

Early 20th Century Academic Antique Harness

Materials

Oil, Cardboard

19th Century Native American Nez Perce Beaded Belt
19th Century Native American Nez Perce Beaded Belt

19th Century Native American Nez Perce Beaded Belt

By Native American Art

Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID

Nez Perce beaded belt on harness leather adorned with brass diamonds in the center.

Category

Early 19th Century American Native American Antique Harness

Materials

Beads

"Fruit" Georgina Klitgaard, Apples and Pears Still Life, Woodstock Female Artist
"Fruit" Georgina Klitgaard, Apples and Pears Still Life, Woodstock Female Artist

"Fruit" Georgina Klitgaard, Apples and Pears Still Life, Woodstock Female Artist

By Georgina Klitgaard

Located in New York, NY

Klitgaard’s Goshen mural, “The Running of the Hambletonian Stake,” was controversial for featuring harness racing, a theme still considered of questionable taste for public art even ...

Category

Early 20th Century Modern Antique Harness

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Patinated Bronze Sculpture 'The Monkey Rider' by Paul Gayrard, 1846
Patinated Bronze Sculpture 'The Monkey Rider' by Paul Gayrard, 1846

Patinated Bronze Sculpture 'The Monkey Rider' by Paul Gayrard, 1846

Located in Brighton, West Sussex

His known bronze animal models date from the years 1846 until 1848 with his powerful plaster of a 'Harness Horse' exhibited at the Salon in 1847 and submitted again in 1848 in bronze.

Category

Mid-19th Century French Antique Harness

Materials

Bronze

Set clock with Marie de Bourgogne going falcon hunting
Set clock with Marie de Bourgogne going falcon hunting

Set clock with Marie de Bourgogne going falcon hunting

By Jean-Auguste Barre

Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR

Indeed, the sculptor accurately represents the costumes: Mary wears a sumptuous damask dress and a surcot bordered with ermine and wears a typical small cap of linen under his crown ...

Category

19th Century French Renaissance Revival Antique Harness

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Pair of 19th C, French, Bronze Soldiers, before and After the Fight, H. Dumaige
Pair of 19th C, French, Bronze Soldiers, before and After the Fight, H. Dumaige

Pair of 19th C, French, Bronze Soldiers, before and After the Fight, H. Dumaige

By Etienne-Henri Dumaige

Located in Dallas, TX

Here, our soldier’s drum is attached to a harness that runs across his right shoulder. Both hands are gripping the frame of the drum, while there is a drumstick in his left hand.

Category

19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Harness

Materials

Metal, Brass, Bronze

Large Chinese Terracotta Tomb Figure East Han Dynasty
Large Chinese Terracotta Tomb Figure East Han Dynasty

Large Chinese Terracotta Tomb Figure East Han Dynasty

Located in Atlanta, GA

It appears to depict a groom figure with attires and harness in hand. With a full attires of a flat top hat and knotted robe, the figure exhibits a soft smiley facial expression that...

Category

15th Century and Earlier Chinese Han Antique Harness

Materials

Terracotta

China 549-577 AD Northern Qi Dynasty Ancient Caparisoned Horse In Earthenware
China 549-577 AD Northern Qi Dynasty Ancient Caparisoned Horse In Earthenware

China 549-577 AD Northern Qi Dynasty Ancient Caparisoned Horse In Earthenware

Located in Miami, FL

The head is adorned with a large detailed tassels of plumes and the body is embellished with a beautiful saddle and intricate harnesses. The trapping around the chest and rump is ado...

Category

15th Century and Earlier Chinese Archaistic Antique Harness

Materials

Earthenware, Pottery

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With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the antique harness you’re looking for. An antique harness — often made from metal, wood and animal skin — can elevate any home. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer antique harness, there are earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. Each antique harness bearing Folk Art, Art Nouveau or Arts and Crafts hallmarks is very popular. A well-made antique harness has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Jean-François Théodore Gechter, Gorham and Meissen Porcelain are consistently popular.

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