Antique Iris

The top and feet are decorated with a colourful enameled iris. French picture frames from the Victorian era are an expression of an epoch that was known for its decorative wealth an...

Presents beautifully and remains sturdy and comfortable. About Iris Apfel: Iris Apfel (1921–2024) was an American design icon known for her fearless use of pattern, color, and histo...

Presents beautifully. About Iris Apfel: Iris Apfel (1921–2024) was an American style icon, interior designer, and businesswoman celebrated for her maximalist aesthetic, fearless use...

Shape: Production number / pattern not preserved Decor: Crete Diaspora Silver Iris Green glass with silver-yellow powder melting, reduced and iridescent bluish-gold.

"The two Armies being engaged by break of day, Jupiter sends Iris to bid Hector retire from the Fight, and not return till Agamemnon's wounds had obliged him, to withdraw from the Fi...

A late 19th century French majolica glazed earthenware tall vase modeled as a Bearded Iris. Three purple and yellow cascading petals surround the head of the Iris.

Wiring not tested. Provenance: The Iris Apfel Collection - From the personal estate of Iris Apfel (1921–2024), the legendary style icon whose interiors reflected her signature mix o...

Condition commensurate with age and use and in keeping with their folk-art character. Provenance: The Iris Apfel Collection.

French Art Nouveau Emile Gallé tall cameo vase depicting blooming Irises in brown and green over pink with a flared high collar.

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W stands for white denoting Iris glaze was used. Marked circa 1890, Shape 552, Heisel Collection.

French Art Nouveau brass and glass three-light iris-shaped chandelier, from ca. 1910s. This absolutely adorable Art Nouveau period brass chandelier features three white and light yel...

This finely modelled and extremely rare French Art Nouveau ring features two entwined irises and two flower buds surrounding a fine white oriental pearl.

Each plate is hand painted by David Dewsberry, and highly regarded artist of the period regarded as a master of specifically painting the Iris flower and depicts a different species,...

Rare four colour Emile Galle cameo vase in green, purple and opaque white over bright orange depicting striking blooming Irises and leaves. This is a pattern designed c1908 and this ...

The fluorite fluorspar is set in a silver mount and decorated with iris and leaves. The oval seal bears the initials E M J under a small crown surrounded ba a narrow rim.

Slender baluster-shaped vase body on a separate base, widening conically towards the top and then narrowing again to form a slender neck with a flared mouth rim, colorless glass with...

Yellow Daisy Still Life Simone Forge 1930's French Impressionist oil on canvas, unframed canvas: 18 x 15 inches Provenance: Private collection Condition: Great condition For more ...

Various foliage including lily pads and iris and wetland plants. Circular base. Attributed to Joseph Holdcroft.

They produced an incredible whole range of flowers like iris, roses, daisies, wild roses, orchids, pansies.

They produced an incredible whole range of flowers like iris, roses, daisies, wild roses, orchids, pansies.

They produced an incredible whole range of flowers like iris, roses, daisies, wild roses, orchids, pansies.

They produced an incredible whole range of flowers like iris, roses, daisies, wild roses, orchids, pansies.

They produced an incredible whole range of flowers like iris, roses, daisies, wild roses, orchids, pansies.

Pair of French Majolica Wall Pockets Saint Clement Keller & Guerin, Circa 1900. Pink bow and iris. H /11 inches.

They are clad in a magical and highly decorative Abalone shell (Haliotis iris). The panels on the barrels and the extendable lorgnette handle showcase bright, shifting flashes of pe...

Elizabeth Twining Prints from Natural Order of Plants 1849, (English, 1805-1889) A pair of hand-colored prints from Natural Order of Plants published 1849. 143 COMMELINACEÆ THE SPI...

The lotus continues the theme of immortality and transcendence, while the iris lends an air of dignified freedom and cultivated taste.

The two subjects belong to the same family. Iris lusitanica, the Portuguese Flag, is a bulbous iris allied to the Spanish iris, Iris xiphium; Moraea ramosa, the Branching Moraea, is ...

The woman is framed by deeply sculpted, flowing iris flowers, stems, and elongated leaves in muted greens and purples.

A central medallion holds a hand engraved scene of a butterfly flying above an iris growing by a stylised water's edge, traditionally symbolising hope, royalty and wisdom.

The light passing through different layers of mineral, characteristic of the feldspath to be layered, provides this irisation. Labradorite appears in many colors, and this one combi...

Two birds rest quietly on a low branch, while white peonies, iris and slender bamboo emerge around the base of the tree.

Features & Details : Top surface : Decorated with fine and intricate asymmetrical marquetry, typical of Japonism, featuring chestnut leaves and branches along with iris flowers. Bas...

Each panel is embellished with applied decoration depicting individual scenes, such as a bird sitting in a cherry blossom tree, a crane flying over iris flowers, and a chrysanthemum ...

White and muted violet irises rise on long green stems, while smaller yellow, red, and white flowers appear throughout the garden.

The expressive face is defined by an exaggerated, wide grin revealing teeth, pronounced brow ridges, and distinct inset glass eyes with amber irises and dark pupils. These glass comp...

One face is painted with blue and purple irises amid slender leaves, while the reverse depicts an open cluster of bright yellow wild blossoms shaded with hints of rose.

Viewed from the reverse, the open rear standard gives direct access to the dark bellows chamber, revealing the back of the optical unit and its movable iris control arm. The wooden c...

The seats are covered with cross-stitch tapestry on a blue ground, adorned with foliage, each chair featuring a central medallion embroidered with a different floral bouquet (peony, ...

Decorated with peonies, irises and wisteria and two traditional flower carts all on gold leaf.

The center depicts a serene iris garden bordered by delicate cherry blossoms, creating a striking composition that is equally suited for display or tabletop use.

The brooch is ornamented with impressive hot enamel decoration enhancing an iris design* to one side, further accented with an impressive feature claw set 0.08ct Old European round c...

Subjects often include elegantly stylized plants and flowers (lilies and irises), birds (swans and peacocks), and dragonflies, often accompanied by female figures.

The piece features deeply sculpted facial wrinkles, folded button ears, and prominent bulging eyes detailed with yellow irises and black pupils. Encircling the muscular neck is an ap...

Across the exterior, an irised metallic wash produces shimmering flashes of magenta, gold and petrol violet when catching the light.

Most likely a work table as interior opens to reveal a well. Provenance: Iris Apfel (personal collection)

The surface of this antique box with lock is embellished with a chased decorated matte texture with a variety of embossed and chased decorated stemmed floral and foliate designs to t...

The group depicts an assortment of colourful botanical compositions, including water lilies, irises, flowering branches, chrysanthemums and formal garden scenes.

Precision was paramount for ocularists to match the unique dimensions of each individual's eye socket. Variations in size, iris color, thickness and shape all necessitated skilled pa...

Pomegranates—ancient emblems of abundance—punctuate the design alongside sprigs of hyacinth and iris, symbols of renewal and spiritual passage. Peonies and lilies bloom with restrain...

Four floating ivory bouquets evoke stylized mountain irises and wild carnations or Karanfil reaching across the field.

Her companion kneels at the left beside the square stone basin, resting one arm on its edge and holding a second jar under the spout, where a thin stream of water pours down. Tall ir...

Bedhead at a height of 145 cm, crowned with a bouquet of flowers carved in full relief – lilies or irises – extended by stems and foliage in relief integrated into the uprights with ...

The bold iris leaves sweep across the broad surfaces in rhythmic arcs, framing the delicately observed blossoms and creating a striking sense of movement.

The base being carved with Iris birds and foliage and he top made from fine quality burr walnut.

Daum Nancy silvered Pedestal Cameo Glass Cabinet Vase Art Nouveau Nancy Daum cameo art glass cabinet vase decorated with gilt gold irises with a floral silver plated base. Layered ac...

The scene is further enriched with seasonal flowers including hanashōbu (Japanese iris) and kosumosu (cosmos), with a flowing river completing the landscape.

Provenance: from the estate of Iris Apfel Escalier de Cristal (Paris, founded 1804) was a celebrated 19th-century luxury retailer and design house specializing in finely crafted obj...

Full pink cabbage roses anchor the composition at the upper left and lower right, flanked by two bearded irises, one in pale blue and white and the other boldly striped in purple and...