Antique Lapis

The commode at Sanssouci is veneered in red tortoiseshell and has a lapis lazuli top. It was commissioned by Frederick II of Prussia (d. 1786) around 1760 who admired the opulent bro...

Antique 18th century French Baroque carved giltwood and marble console, circa 1790 This magnificent and elegant denim lapis marble granite top console table is beautifully carved fr...

Rohman's whimsical lunar poster design was inspired by a charming scene in which Harold woos his Downtown Girl (Jobyna Ralston) by the romantic light of a crescent moon - which is th...

At the base of each Yeibichai-style figure, bold geometric motifs resembling kilts or ceremonial sashes unfurl in black, gold, and lapis hues, reflecting the sacred regalia of healin...

This set of 12 are decorated with thick raised paste gold over a "lapis lazuli" type of decoration which distinguishes them from the more typical cobalt blue palette.

The sumptuous border, stately and precise, acts as both frame and finale—a procession of cartouche panels rendered in jewel tones of lapis, coral, saffron, and oxidized copper. These...

The combination of pietre dure and extensive use of other rare decorative hardstones such as lapis lazuli and pietra paesina or “ruin marble” meant that these tabletops were surely p...

With artistic value as a Renaissance chiaroscuro miniature painting with precious ultramarine lapis-lazuli pigment, this early 16th-Century period gilt-filigree silver pendant medall...

Among the samples: Porphyry, agate, lapis lazuli, malachite, jasper, portor marble, grand antique, brocatelle, granite, alabaster… Some samples come from quarries that have been exha...

Each pedestal is supported by four cabriole legs and is topped by a piece of lapis lazuli, the colour of which complements the blue-ground colour of the porcelain of each vase.

Théodore Deck, one of the most esteemed French ceramist of the late 19th century, was famous for this rich turquoise ‘’Deck-blue’’ glaze, symbolizing the semi-precious mineral lapis ...

The use of mineral pigments such as turquoise and lapis, set against a backdrop of saffron, evokes the timeless aesthetic of Mongolia.

Characteristics of Etruscan style jewelry include use of high karat gold and semi-precious stones like lapis, malachite and agates, and most distinguishingly, the use of intricate fi...

The technique is known in English as pietra dura, for the "hardstones" used: onyx, jasper, cornelian, lapis lazuli and colored marbles. In Florence, the Chapel of the Medici at San L...

The most expensive paint pigment in the Renaissance was lapis lazuli, creating the rich and deep blue tones.

He is perhaps the best known and most revered Parisian ébénist of the late 19th century. Paul Sormani Links Lapis Lazuli and Ormolu Wall Clock Napoleon III - Palace of Versaille.

The reverse of the inner case is utterly unique: a bat silhouette automaton is set above a full moon of diamonds against a lapis lazuli sky. The symbol is instantly recognisable as t...

Related examples in comparison to the present have been recorded in public and private collections, thus testifying to the ongoing fascination of collectors to engage with this model...

Amen dico vobis, non relinquetur hic lapis super lapidem, qui non destruatur. Matth. 24.

Characteristics of Etruscan style jewelry include use of high karat gold and semi-precious stones like lapis, malachite and agates, and most distinguishingly, the use of intricate fi...

The material on the website speaks of objects such as a vase in lapis lazuli as being examples of "hardstone carving (pietre dure)" The Victoria & Albert Museum in London uses both ...

Characteristics of Etruscan style jewelry include use of high karat gold and semi-precious stones like lapis, malachite and agates, and most distinguishingly, the use of intricate fi...

A rare grand tour table Possibly by Cesare Roccheggiani The circular platform of marmore nero, inset with fine micromosaic panels consisting of thousands of coloured glass tesser...

Following in the spirit of pioneers of polychromy such as Charles-Henri-Joseph Cordier and Eugène Cornu this figure was carved using expensive and luxurious materials such as Algeria...

Characteristics of Etruscan style jewelry include use of high karat gold and semi-precious stones like lapis, malachite and agates, and most distinguishingly, the use of intricate fi...

Although these treasures may vary, they generally included at least some of the following: gold, silver, emerald, coral, agate, lapis lazuli, giant clamshell, glass and pearl. The Ja...

The glass artfully imitated all types of Onyx, Jasper, Carnelian, Malachite, Lapis, Inlaid glass, etc. The luxury glasses that emerged from the factory received the highest awards.

The material on the website speaks of objects such as a vase in lapis lazuli as being examples of "hardstone carving (pietre dure)" The Victoria & Albert Museum in London uses both ...

DESCRIPTION: ART NOUVEAU c.1920's Czech Hand Painted Portrait Brass Necklace Bracelet Parure Circa: c.1920’s Markings: Designer: Style: Three piece set; necklace, link bracelet, ...

It is also during this period that the most beautiful and singular colors were invented: bleu lapis in 1752, bleu celeste in 1753, green in 1756, famous pink in 1757 and royal blue i...

The factory produced with success both soft-paste and hard-paste porcelain, in developing at the same time new colors: dark blue (bleu lapis) about 1752, turquoise blue (bleu céleste...

In these years the most famous ground colours were invented: the dark blue (bleu lapis) about 1752, the turquoise blue (bleu céleste) in 1753, the applegreen in 1756, the famous rose...

The centrepiece of this brooch is an oval-shaped carved lapis lazuli, intricately fashioned into a scarab, symbol of rebirth, enclosed within a twisted gold wire frame.

The ram’s nose is pierced through with a ring, from which is suspended a lovely midnight blue ball of lapis lazuli. Lapis lazuli was greatly prized by the people of the Ancient world...

A Victorian lapis, half pearl and diamond pendant, in the form of a stylised Latin cross, set with twelve square cabochon-cut lapis and embellished with four fleur-de-lis clusters of...

Hardstone mounts including porphyry and lapis lazuli as well as cabochon jewels. On front two turquoise cabochon beads of which one a push button for opening cover.

Connoisseurs were then partial to small jewel-like paintings on hardstones, which were selected for their suitability to the scene being depicted. For example, blue lapis lazuli was ...

Rectangular shape with rounded corners, this delicate antique brooch is set with a long lazuli lapis surrounded by floral motifs set with antique- cut diamonds and pink- cut in crimp...

This Bactrian necklace consists of impressively sized lapis lazuli tubular beads, interspersed with ancient gold polyhedron beads of increasing size.

Stunning 18K gold bracelet featuring vibrant lapis and perfectly cut diamonds.

Twenty-seven ancient lapis lazuli spoon shaped pendants alternating with barrel shaped lapis beads, each faced with a silver ring bead.

A striking pair of lapis earrings from the Victorian (ca1880s) era!

Very intense good quality lapis blue with shiny pyrite details. Large piece.

Very intense good quality lapis blue with shiny pyrite details. Large piece.

Very intense good quality lapis blue with shiny pyrite details. Large piece.

The lapis drop is .75" x .75", total drop with carnelian bead is 2", hook & eye closure, total length 21".

Very intense good quality lapis blue with shiny pyrite details. Large piece.

Forty-eight lapis lazuli beads alternating with forty-eight 20k gold tube beads with an Egyptian lapis lazuli “heart” pendant.

The rare, exceptional, chic European vintage necklace with 14K gold (585 standard) clasp and natural antique lapis lazuli of the highest quality! This necklace is a magnificent stra...

Rectangular with inlaid lapis Art Deco design. 2/3" x 1/3." Polished, crisp look.

An Antique Lapis Lazuli Gold Bangle Bracelet, designed as a filigreed bangle set with a row of cabochon lapis lazuli, engraved to the reverse with the word 'ROMA', circa 19th century.

Weight 5.5g High quality dark blue lapis lazuli with gold pyrite. On the back side of the brooch there are numbers: 1274 38.

This beautiful Art Deco clock exemplifies everything that we have come to know, and love, about Art Deco: geometric lines, the use of beautiful materials (in this case lapis lazuli) ...

Twenty four (24) oval and round cabochons of lapis lazuli are focal elements for the panels with the most delicate of natural pearls forming rosettes.

Beautiful Art Deco brooch in platinum, rose cut diamonds and Lapis Lazuli

Art Deco lapis lazuli ring in platinum. Art Deco ring with a lapis lazuli cabochon.

Offering this stunning piece of Lapis Lazuli carved Shou Lao figure from China. He starts on a simple wooden base that has silver inlay.