Antique Iris

One principal reserve depicts a tranquil Japanese garden with a graceful weeping flowering tree, blooming irises, a winding path, and an elegant roofed garden lantern or pavilion.

Vase decorated with a iris flower form neck and reclining maidens in the upper and lower sections.

Fantastic quality Antique (late 19th century) continental marble wall panel with finely painted floral still life of roses, peonies, tulips, auriculas and iris in vase on marble tabl...

The pearl is accentuated by a series of white diamonds, each with a clarity of VS2 and a color grade of F, adding a subtle sparkle to the design. Crafted by Iris Fine Jewelry in 191...

The glass eyes have amber yellow elongated irises, and the reverse is painted white. Figural, decorative cast iron doorstops were highly popular from the late 19th to 1930s-1940s, o...

The forms are sinuous and nature-inspired — irises, waves, dragonflies, flowing female figures — and because each piece was made by hand, the design could grow organically as the cra...

The surface is divided into five elongated panels decorated with seasonal subjects including plum blossom, chrysanthemums, wisteria, iris, a kingfisher and a dragonfly, each reserved...

English multi-colored glazed ceramic vase with a raised and painted design featuring cattails in a pond in sunset “Irises And Bullrushes\' Pattern” (signed: MOORCROFT with initials \...

Kingfishers, parrots and other exotic birds rest upon blossoming branches of prunus, peonies, irises and wild roses. Butterflies, dragonflies and tiny ladybirds animate the white gro...

Etched into the molding is an elegant, scrolling floral motif like iris that is interrupted by a few cracks and areas of wear which give authentic patina to the design.

This is evident in the meticulously incised details in the carving of the delicate moustache, the short cap-like hair made up of small comma-shaped curls, as well as the incised iris...

On the first, one can observe two herons among irises while a deer surrounded by a tree is carved on the second.

The composition presents an exuberant arrangement of tulips, roses, irises, chrysanthemums, hydrangeas, and other garden blossoms gathered within a classical copper urn and set befor...

One panel depicts bijin standing within a riverside landscape beside iris and trailing wisteria, while the opposing panel presents a mountainous scene with blossoming cherry trees.

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

Shielbler sterling repousse pitcher decorated with irises in Japonisme style as expression of Art Nouveau.

Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this absolutely exquisite hand carved English Mahogany extending dining table after Thomas Chippendale with ornately hand carved L...

The eyes were usually highlighted by inlaying vitreous paste for the iris, metal for the pupil, and ivory or bone for the cornea.

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

Provenance: The Furnishings from Historic Iris Court: An Important Edward Vason Jones Interior.

Antique Japanese Meiji Aesthetic Figural & Floral Pottery Vase with Herons Signed C1900 Measures - 17 1/2" x 14 3/4" x 14 3/4" This vase from the Meiji period (circa 1900) features...

Elegant French Art Nouveau chandelier with sculptural bronze irises and opalescent glass shades. This refined French Art Nouveau chandelier, dating to circa 1920, exemplifies the mo...

Associated with the rainy season at the start of summer, the iris conveys courage, strength, and perseverance.

We also have jewels from the estates of Lawrence Olivier, Olivia Newton-John, Mary Tyler Moore, Opera Legend Jessye Norman, Style legend Iris Apfel, Broadway and Hollywood Legend Chi...

George Schmider Majolica Iris & Tulip compote and 5 desserts plates. Features raised red tulips.

The eyes, carved in relief on deeply recessed sockets, would likely have had irises highlighted by fine engraving, now imperceptible.

In the upper right, a rainbow appears accompanied by a winged figure, an iconographic reference to Iris, divine messenger and allegory of peace and harmony.

Embossed decoration in pure Libertry style, depicting a woman's face with long hair with enamel painted iris flowers and leaves. The Mauser Manufacturing Company.

Paint wear and minor surface imperfections are present and contribute to the cabinet’s authentic patina and character. Provenance: The Iris Apfel Collection Remarks: A highly deco...

By Sara Sax Iris glazed ceramic signed, numbered, dated 1903.

The frame is adorned with finely engraved and embossed motifs including bamboo, irises, grasses, and fluttering insects—classic themes inspired by Japanese art of the late 19th centu...

The facial features appear firmly carved, well outlined, and the eyes have a differentiated iris, with the pupil sunken to create an expressive chiaroscuro effect.

In this sense, details such as the right eye stand out, with the eyelids well outlined in relief, standing out under the prominent superciliary arch, and the differentiated iris, wit...

Shape 85, W stands for white denoting Iris glaze was used. Dimensions: 5" x 3" x 6" (Width x Depth x Height)

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

Decoration is concentrated subtly at the lower edge, where stylized clusters of irises and flowering stalks emerge. These delicate floral patterns, rendered in soft pastels of rose, ...

On the grey background of the teacup, the artist painted blooming Japanese iris. The design circumvents the cups and is one of the most beloved and well-known subjects by Ogata Kenzan.

Artist’s auction maximum: £320,258 achieved in 2001 for ‘Roses, Irises, Poppies and other Flowers in a Glass Vase’.

Famous examples include Charles Beaubrun's portrait depicting her as Diana the Huntress, or the French painting in the Pitti Palace in Florence, which also shows her as Diana the Hun...

These appear meticulously carved, with the lower and upper eyelids in relief, as does the large circular iris; the prominence of the eyes reveals the symbolic-sacred nature of the im...

Etched into the frame is an elegant, scrolling floral motif like iris that is interrupted by a few cracks and areas of wear which give authentic patina to the design.

The surface is animated by a sophisticated naturalistic arrangement of iris blossoms, chrysanthemum, and plum branches interwoven with grasses, all rendered with remarkable precision.

Art Nouveau dore bronze tray features a figural motif in semi-relief, depicting a sensuous maiden figure surrounded by iris flowers, with a flying owl and a moon in the background.

Each piece is worked in very fine gilt wire with naturalistic rendering of geese, sparrows, butterflies, and seasonal botanicals including peonies, lilies, and iris. The upper and ...

Remarks: A richly evocative example of Venetian painted furniture, this table captures Iris Apfel’s celebrated affinity for color, surface, and historical whimsy.

The flowers and grasses on the screen include: Yamabuki (kerria), tanpopo (dandelions), sakuraso (Japanese primrose), sumire (violet), utsugi (deutzias), botan (peonies), kakitsubat...

Its contours are softened by gentle curves and adorned with inlaid floral marquetry, sinuous stems and blooming irises that trace across the corners and shoulders of the piece.

The companion plate features *Arctostaphylos uva-ursi* (bearberry), *Lupinus versicolor* (blue lupine), *Iris pumila* (dwarf iris), and *Lysimachia hybrida* (yellow loosestrife).

Tafel 20 provides a striking contrast with a selection of ornamental and exotic species, including Crocus, Iris, Gladiolus, pineapple (Ananas), Bromeliads, Tillandsia, Curcuma, and Z...

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

The right-hand engraving depicts *Iris Chinensis* (Chinese iris), *Ænothera dentata* (evening primrose), *Epilobium latifolium* (river beauty willowherb), and *Aster canus ruber* (re...

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.

At the center of each feather is a vivid blue iris made of early synthetic material, which gives the buckle a captivating lifelike quality and a dramatic visual focus.

The surface of each piece is embellished with fine and impressive applied bamboo stalk, chrysanthemum and iris designs. The upper collet style rim of each piece is plain and unembel...

19th Century Chinese Silk & Metallic Thread Meditation Carpet (4' x 7' – 122 x 213 cm) Silk pile of Asymmetric Knots with Gold Metal Thread Brocading Inscribed: “For Palace of H...

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 ...

Gallé marquetry nesting tables in different woods, decorated with iris, wisteria, a frog on a water lily and umbellifers, composed of four elements.

Our opinion : This beautiful brooch with irises comes from the Belle Epoque, a period when art objects often evoked nature.

Decorative themes include irises, cherry blossoms, maple leaves, mythical dragons, and auspicious bats, all set against a rich ground of gold spiral enamel and bordered with ‘fish sc...