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Elegantly constructed of thin pieces of fine hardwood, this ornate 19th-century lantern would have originally been lit with candles to illuminate a courtyard home in China's Anhui pr...

A very large decorative copper lantern This copper hall lantern has a superb Verdigris patination, the lamp has a wonderful crackled frosted glass set into its eight sides, which ...

The painting is beautiful and while I have not back lit the oil, it appears untouched with one minor spot lower left, that is a bit rough.

It is one of those painting that changes depending on how it is lit: in the sun, the colors are soft; in the shade, it looks as if the sun has just set.

The base having all those jewels lit up is another great addition. There is much to be written regarding this lamp, but just viewing it tells the bulk of the story.

The table model has been modified for customers. Cf. Lit.: E. B. Ottillinger, A. Loos, Salzburg/Vienna 1994, p. 48, fig. 40 - in contrast to the Haberfeld table, this table has a pan...

It has the warmth of the Vaseline glass when lit and a bit of the iridescence found in French Opal glass when the lamp is off.

This clever wrought-iron coiled design dates back to the 1600s and were used by a young woman’s father to set boundaries for her when a suitor came calling. The father lit the candle...

The silvery interior casts a cool glow over its surroundings, lit by the twinkling light of a tea light or votive candle set below.

Crafted of bronze ormolu in a luxurious Rococo design, the candleholder also features a wooden screen, framed in ormolu and embellished with a gilt Japonism-inspired design of a butt...

Signed beneath the cup and the saucer number of the model G2355 (realized c.1875-76) and Minton cypher porcelain mark for 1875 and "MINTON" impressed in the porcelain (see the back-l...

Blessed by the Priest prior to use, the censer was lit with incense such as frankincense, carried throughout the church temple, and accompanied by prayer and scripture readings.

It has a slight twist from the bottom to the top where comes to hang from a beautiful brass crown, this is suspended on more ornate brass work by chains The lamp has been re wired a...

A stunning pair of early 20th century lamps in the form of gilt poppy heads and leaves, complemented by black shades with gold beaded tassle edges, which add a wonderful boudoir feel...

They produced for the French Royalty until 1727 and closer to our period Général De Gaulle, Président John Fitzgerald Kennedy, the King of Maroc, Compagnie des Wagons-lits, the Orien...

Lastly, cut crystals of varying shapes and sizes were strung to resemble a sack shape, hence the moniker, which also create a magnificent ambiance when lit! circa 1920s. Measures: ...

Rare and beautiful French 1920s lit de repos in the Louis XVI style. The daybed consists of a symmetrical carved wood frame with caned inserts and delicately carved floral garland...

A large Louis XV style 16-light crystal-cut chandelier decorated overall in scalloped crystal glass pendalogues, partially colored, with flower jewels and impressive moulded lit balu...

Photos are blend of outside and inside reflecting the difference that sometimes occur between daylight or well lit rooms and more traditional interior lighting .

This is an imposing and unusual piece, the chandelier was made circa 1870, originally it would have been candle lit, the sconces and cups made in pressed brass, it has been converted...

Rewired and ready for years of use , this beauty hung at a large meeting room in an old office in Venice. Looks amazing when lit , the light combines nicely with the highly decorat...

Revel in the exquisite beauty of lit candles dancing within, and experience the transformative power of these exceptional pieces.

On the left, two more little angels watch over the scene lit up behind them by a divine light. Painting of excellent pictorial quality.

- Wear commensurate with age, all in very good condition, unusual shape to the opaline glass which looks beautiful when lit. - Rewired with dark brown braided flex and PAT tested

Placed on the floor or set upon a table top, the tall lantern would have lit the room by candlelight diffused through a paper or silk lining.

This Spanish antique tole lantern dates to the 1800s and exemplifies decorative metalwork from the period, combining practical illumination with artisanal embellishment. Traditionall...

The scene is a rich tapestry of golden-hued trees, standing tall and proud, their leaves a dance of yellow and amber against a softly lit sky. The crisp air seems almost palpable, as...

- Fantastic original condition, a stunning decorative piece, wonderful when lit. - Rewired and PAT tested, supplied with original chain and ceiling rose

The base is used to light the Dhoop (Dhoop is the cone incense) and once lit, it is covered with the lid to spread the fragrance of the flavoured incense all around the room.

in the lower left margin, "Lit. D. Festa, 1836" in the lower right margin.

To one side is the lamp covered by a pink frosted glass shade, which gives a soft warm glow to the room when lit. The lamp retains its original wiring including a Bakelite torpedo ...

Neil Reid Mitchill (American, 1858-1934), moon lit coastal seascape with boats on the horizon.

It looks as though the branches are lit by twilight diffused with moonlight." SIZE: 10 1/2" high HALLMARKS: none STOCK NUMBER: 16341 Pieces acquired from LAWRENCE JEFFR...

Our painting is a good example of that, with this young woman with a rather loose hairstyle, a confident stance, a face lit by a pretty smile, and the careless but controlled carriag...

It depicts two gentlemen studying a large book or manuscript in a naturally lit second story room. On the table, next to the book stand, is a small painting.

Today, cherry blossoms are lit with paper lanterns, or electric lights, but open camp fires were used in order to cast a larger glow in more open spaces.

There is a hole in the cigar which leads to a back opening that allows gas to flow through and keep a wick lit. There are many marks and initials on the bronze that we have not been ...

For centuries these would have been used when a daughter's suitor came calling, the father lit the candle where the couple conversed. When the candles burnt to the metal at the top o...

An absolutely gorgeous patina can be seen throughout, created by years of use and candles of nights gone by. When fully lit this fixture is truly dazzling and would give your interio...

The cast iron base probably comes from England in the mid-19th century and was used to store matches. The matches could be lit on the corrugated surface below the opening.

Notes: This type of grate was called a dog grate but became more commonly known as a "Summer Grate" because the more decorative etched front had the option to be lifted off...

Huanghuali (lit. "yellow flowering pear wood") is a tropical hardwood long revered by the Chinese nobility and literati as one of the most desirable and precious hardwoods for fu...

The back of her dress, which is decorated in stylized animal prints, also holds an ink stand. When lit, the light produced from the lamp is filtered through her body, infusing her p...

Includes black lacquer screen with golden edges which gives a warm glow when lit. Newly rewired electricity. Wear consistent with age and use.

It also works beautifully as a decorative feature in naturally lit spaces where sunlight can shine through the stained glass.

The Wide-Awakes were known for their torch lit parades and their black cloth caps and cloaks were said to have originated from the need to protect themselves and their clothes from d...

The Wide-Awakes were known for their torch lit parades and their black cloth caps and cloaks were said to have originated from the need to protect themselves and their clothes from d...

While the top is veneered with walnut root wood with a stunning grain, the top is framed with solid slightly carved profiles. Lit: similar table to compare; Erich Boltenstern, Juliu...

The serpent was a particularly iconography common already in ancient Greek, when it was associated with the Agathodaimon (lit. good Demon), whose numen was the serpent itself, with w...

Buyers of his furniture products included King Frederick William IV (Stolzenfels Palace and Babelsberg Palace). Lit: Bernhard Gondorf: The furniture factory Vetter in Neuwied.

It has the warmth of the Vaseline glass when lit and a bit of the iridescence found in French opal glass when the lamp is off.

They’re dirty, worn and dimly lit. All part of the poignant and seductive effect.

The model for this extremely high-quality incense burner is traditionally attributed to the workshop of Pierre-Philippe Thomire, Paris, and was made towards the end of Louis XVI's re...

Yama Dharmaraja (lit. Lord of Death, King of the Law), the pot bellied, buffalo headed deity, is depicted in a powerful stance atop his vehicle, the buffalo, who rests on a prostrate...

Looks simply stunning when lit , the depth and colors are gorgeous. One of the most amazing Daum pieces we have ever had the pleasure of selling in our Gallery.

Burr walnut veneered with original peach mirrored glass lit upper interior and lower storage compartment with single drawer.

Continental School, early 20th century – Pair of Tethered Hounds Oil on hardwood panel depicting two white-and-liver gun dogs—likely English pointers—tethered together in a dimly lit...