Antique Harps

The central shield is divided into four quadrants, representing England (three lions), Scotland (rampant lion), and Ireland (harp), surrounded by a garter inscribed with the motto "H...

Hennessy first established himself as an illustrator for major American publications — Harper's Weekly, Appleton's Journal — before devoting himself fully to painting.

To the right there appears to be a church tower, a harp and a painter's palette and a music sheet with a small painted panel with "en grisaille" figures disembarking from a ship.

An exquisite Pair of Warren Kessler Empire-style Cut crystal and Brass Duck Mounts Table lamps with adjustable height harpers. Measures: 9.5" in width, 6" in depth and 25" in height...

Three lions represent England and Wales, a rampant lion is symbolic of Scotland and a golden harp represents Ireland. The design of the shield was created in 1707 when the Act of Uni...

The second quarter represents Scotland and the third quarter represents Ireland with the harp. The arms are encircled by a garter bearing the motto "Honi soit qui mal y pense" which ...

The companion vase illustrates a pharaoh-like figure seated on a throne, attended by a servant, with a musician playing a harp against a backdrop of towering pyramids, evoking a sens...

This is an outstanding pair of Large Gilt Bronze Girandoles in the style of Maison Bagues that date to the late 19th/early 20th century. The harp-form gilt bronze frames are in very ...

Picasso: Life and Art. Harper-Collins. 1993. - PALAU I FABRE, J. Picasso vivirt. 1881-1907.

Charles X Patinated Bronze and Brass Mounted Verde Antico Marble Figural Clock, circa 1830, surmounted by a seated woman resting on a pedestal with a harp, the circular silver dial, ...

Before achieving fame as a painter and watercolorist, Homer spent nearly two decades as a freelance illustrator, producing drawings that were translated into wood engravings for publ...

The second quarter represents Scotland and the third quarter represents Ireland with the harp. The arms are encircled by a garter bearing the motto "Honi soit qui mal y pense" which ...

It became prominent in the 1798 Rebellion, serving as an unofficial national flag through the early 20th century, often representing Irish unity and resistance. A gold harp is embroi...

The Arabian Nights Entertainment. New York: Harper & Brothers, 1916 (1925). Illustrated by Louis Rhead.

Before achieving fame as a painter and watercolorist, Homer spent nearly two decades as a freelance illustrator, producing drawings that were translated into wood engravings for publ...

Back in New York he developed the drawing into an illustration published in Harper's Weekly in January 1914 under the caption Despondent Testifies He Is No Longer a Sinner.

Condition: Please see detail photos. There are no harps or finials, some acceptable expected aging and oxidation to the bronze, tested and working and presenting exceptionally well. ...

Volumes 1 to 3. Published Harper & Brothers, New York, 1855. The books with J.

Ornate Viennese Belle Époque table clock in gilt silver with enamel and gemstone inlay, set on a rectangular stepped base with bevelled corners and relief bands featuring coloured en...

Before achieving fame as a painter and watercolorist, Homer spent nearly two decades as a freelance illustrator, producing drawings that were translated into wood engravings for publ...

Author: Lyman Abbot New York: Harper & Brothers, 1869. FIRST EDITION. 8vo, 7 7/8 x 5 1/4 inches (200 x 134 mm); half title, engraved frontispiece and title page vignette, xv, 522 pp...

Picasso: Life and Art. Harper-Collins. 1993. - PALAU I FABRE, J. Picasso vivirt. 1881-1907.

Elsewhere in the poem, he invokes oboes and harps, extending this orchestral evocation beyond what is visually represented on the table.

A standing woman plays the harp at center while a seated gentleman appears to hold sheet music beside her.

His family immigrated to New York in 1850, where he began his career as an apprentice wood engraver and later worked for the publishing firm Harper Brothers. During his early years h...

It rests on a bronze base and includes a bronze light socket and harp. The wiring, cord, plug and switch have been newly replaced.

Antique (early 20th century) table lamp by Fischer of Budapest Hungary with hexagonal vase shape set upon four scrolling legs, distinguished by its size and openwork design with part...

The noblewoman's lady-in-waiting presents her with a small harp as she prepares to serenade her suitor. Unsigned.

He also contribute artwork on a freelance basis to a broad range of contemporary publications, including Harper's Weekly, Metropolitan magazine, and The Saturday Evening Post.

An Early 20th Century Marble and Cranberry Glass Table Lamp with original harp and finial. Measures 4" in width, 4" in depth and 14" in height x 22" in height to the top of the finial

The movement also features four combs, two of which feature zither bars with decorative harp design controls; a tune selector allowing you to choose which tune to play; a speed contr...

The hinged lid opens on a traditional prop stick, revealing the instrument’s original harp and string configuration. A three-pedal lyre assembly with a distinctive carved support add...

An Exceptional Late 19th Century Gilt Bronze and Beaded Seven Light Russian Empire Style Drop Crystal Chandelier The beautiful crown with a frosted etched crystal ball and dome, abo...

They have not been rewired since the 1980s and are offered without harps or shades. Please note: one arm is slightly loose but can be easily corrected during rewiring by tightening a...

Crafted of bookmatched flame birch veneer and birch hardwood with ebonized hand-carved harps, this pair has been newly restored with new materials and reupholstered in black velvet w...

It was used to perform Chinese music in Japan from the end of the Edo Period through the Meiji Period. The moon harp was so named because its shape resembled the full moon.

She wears a sumptuous blue gown embroidered with gold floral motifs, its richness underscoring her rank at the court of Louis XIV. She plays the harp while seated on a celestial glob...

A monumental Victorian folio edition of Samuel Taylor Coleridge’s The Rime of the Ancient Mariner, magnificently illustrated with the celebrated engravings of Gustave Doré, published...

The figure holds a lyre (harp) in its hands, which is crowned by a small swan.

Topped with beveled brass caps, harps and urn finials, and finished with carved wooden bases.

Returning to New York in 1884, Wiles maintained a studio and also taught painting at the Art Students League and the Chase School, in addition to drawing illustrations for magazines ...

Very good original condition with deep patina to bronze. Socket and shade harp have been replaced. In good working order.

In addition to his work as marine painter, Burns was an illustrator for Harper's Weekly, Scribner's and Literary Digest. He is credited with the first illustrated article about Monhe...

Empire mantle clock, mantel clock, pendulum clock, Restauration era, Neoclassical, antique clock, Ormolu, gilt bronze, French gilt bronze, bronze dorée, gold plated , Apollo, lyre, ...

You can see a variety of period-accurate instruments: a lute, a transverse flute, and a Gothic-style harp. In the 16th century, music in a garden setting was a common allegory for th...

Mounted as a lamp with original brass bass circa 1910. 22" to top of harp. 12" to top of figure.

Historical Context "Erin," the poetic name for Ireland, came into popular use in the 1790s and was made fashionable on both sides of the Irish Sea by Thomas Moore’s Irish Melodies, p...

A table lamp adapted from an early 20th century wicker-work Indonesian rattan basket with a detachable cover, now on a turned wood base and a wired through the basket with a lamphold...

Further filling the current collection are watches or clocks from King Edward VIII and the Duchess of Windsor, beloved Hollywood host Ed Sullivan, renowned illusionists Siegfried &am...

Fine quality antique 19th Century French ormolu mantle clock, having a fine quality antique French Rococo style mantle clock, having a fantastic quality decorated case with ormolu de...

Petersburg, Russia, and later based in Paris, Erte gained international acclaim through his long association with Harper's Bazaar, where he created over 200 covers between 1915 and 1...

The elaborate crest includes a central harp topped with clusters of grapes and leaves, along with three crowns symbolizing  Sweden.

Empire mantle clock, mantel clock, pendulum clock, Restauration era, Neoclassical, antique clock, Ormolu, gilt bronze, French gilt bronze, bronze dorée, gold plated , Apollo, lyre, h...

-Barnum & Bailey Circus’ entire show in 1956, was an illustration contributor for Vogue and Harper's Bazaar and a member of the jury at the Cannes Film Festival in 1961.

Emigrating to the United States in the 1930s, he began working for Harper’s Bazaar, turning his attention towards fashion photography.

The central back splats are accented with finely carved, ebonized harps (or stylized palmettes), a nod to the classical motifs favored during the period.

She fashions a lyre-like instrument from a fresh green branch, her own flowing hair forming its strings, evoking the poetic ideal of the Aeolian harp—an instrument played not by huma...

Impressive Pair of Empire Candle Sconce Wall Mirrors featuring carved harps as well as trompets. These wall mounted candle holders make a great addition to any living room, bedroom, ...

Each lamp aprox 21 inch without harp x 6.5'' Dia. Overall good condition. Scattered marks and chips to painted wooden base.

Georges Van der Straeten (Belgian, 1856-1941) "The Harpist" Patinated Bronze Sculpture, late 19th century, the elegant lady in a flowing dress holding a harp, on a square plinth sign...