Antique Lit

Finally, Venus rewards Cupid with a grateful kiss, while the temple of Vesta, where the hearth is always lit, wishes for the love to last forever. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: The ...

This chandelier comes with all of its mouth-blown glass shades in good condition, which is increasingly rare to find in larger antique Venetian examples. Both when lit and unlit, thi...

This intimate genre painting depicts figures gathered around a table in a dimly lit shelter, rendered with warm, earthy tones. The work is presented in an ornate gilt frame featuring...

The red glass gives this piece a vibrant glow when lit from behind. Sir John More Sir John More was the father of Sir Thomas More, both statesman in the 14th & 15th centuries.

Every detail is exact. When properly lit, you can see into the portrait where there are stacks of books, a grand chair that she sits upon, and a wonderful fur collar to her jacket.

In English, this reads: “Standing in the trench lit by the dawn, the soldier dreams of victory and of his home.

Offered is a stunning pair of large scale Italian Neoclassical style alabaster urn form lamps. When lit this lovely pair of Italian alabaster lamps give off the most beautiful glow.

Emile Auguste Wery (1868-1935) Au lit, 1889 oil on canvas 32 x 40 cm 43.5 x 52 cm with frame Signed 'E.

A glass top, with glass shelves (fitted with millimeter precision) on the two intermediate levels. Lit.: Rukschcio, Schachel, Adolf Loos, p. 43, pp. 411f.; Ottillinger, Adolf Loos,...

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: The images were taken using a professional photographic set and lighting; if not adequately lit, the painting may appear slightly darker.

A street lantern emits a vivid greenish glow, while a brightly lit passageway recedes into the depth of the composition.

The scene presents two figures seated in conversation within a dimly lit architectural setting, likely a guardhouse or interior courtyard.

Japan’s lantern tradition was originally conceived as entrance lighting and guardians to temples and pagodas and when lit served as an offering to Buddha. Some of the earliest stone ...

The lower rectangular column supports a fluted round column which holds a hollowed white alabaster bowl which is translucent when lit. Missing is the top alabaster shade matching the...

In our work, in particular, her figure emerges from a dimly lit architectural background, illuminated by a light that enhances her complexion and sumptuous dress, characterised by a ...

These objects, which invite to live a slow life conscious of the fugacity of time, were diffuse form medieval era and continued in Renaissance finding diffusion in painting with the ...

This contrast between the brightly lit performer and the darkened pit creates a powerful sense of depth and stage illusion.

Its luxurious appearance is completed by two round shades with a 15 cm diameter made of marbled glass, which, when lit, creates a rich, deep texture reminiscent of natural stone.

Meadows with grazing cattle, tranquil waterways, and softly lit village surroundings form recurring themes in his oeuvre.

On offer is a work which was part of a book of drawings by Granville Redmond (1871-1935). The moody, lamp-lit scene of a man at his desk, a bottle within easy reach, and the ghostly ...

These tinted shades add warmth to the otherwise strict geometric form and, when lit, create a very specific, almost theatrical atmosphere in the room.

The use of extensive areas painted in gold, which enriches the composition and enhances luminosity in dimly lit environments, originated in Buddhist painting.

The background includes architectural elements like a stone wall and columns, with lush green foliage and trees overhead, suggesting a tranquil, private outdoor space. The scene is b...

Watercolor Gouache,"Chinesisches Grabmal", Alfred Kubin (1877-1959), ca. 1906, signed Lit.: Abbildung in: Alfred Kubin Katalog Stadtmuseum Oldenburg, Universität Göttingen, Paul Flo...

The relatively modest scale of the engraving is enhanced by generous margins, giving it presence and elegance. A softly lit “dark study” or colonial interior setting will bring out t...

Use Originally used as a bed corona (or ciel de lit), this piece would have been mounted above a bed’s headboard, suspending decorative drapery in bedrooms of the aristocracy or haut...

The convex, or “bullseye,” form was esteemed for its capacity to reflect more light in dimly lit rooms and to provide a wide-angle view, consequently earning the informal moniker “bu...

The Houses and Furniture supplied by the British Government for the Emperor and his Entourage on St Helena', Furniture History XXXIV (1998), fig.59 p.75 and Appendix I, no.34 Martin...

The fireplace is dressed with two friezes, the first being below a shelf.Ornate scrolls and floral motifs are intertwined in the shadow of the mantle, waiting to be lit by the flames...

Joseph's sleep symbolizes contemplation and trust in God's plan, which often manifests itself in the form of a dream. On the left, a lit candle introduces another symbolic element: C...

Beautiful green Slag Glass panels give off a charming and warm glow when lit. C1912 lamp is in excellent antique condition and has recently been refinished with a dark mission Oak st...

In the diffused haze, a tram passes through while two women stand beside the glow of a lit gas lantern spreading it light over the street and a row of trees along a canal In the dim ...

Fruit Bats, Antique Zoological Print of Nocturnal Mammals, 1894 This atmospheric print captures fruit bats hanging and flying among tropical foliage, combining stillness and motion ...

A charming 19th-century interior study depicting a child sitting in a dimly lit room with a puppy on her lap. Another small dog stands in the open doorway looking in on the scene.

The distinctive feature of this clock is its glass dial, on which the hours are painted with Arabic numerals. It can be lit by a candle and a candle holder suspended from the back, m...

This matched pair presents two celebrated plates by Giovanni Battista Piranesi (Italian, 1720–1778), issued from his influential antiquarian publication Vasi, Candelabri, Cippi, Sarc...

Medium: Greenish transparent free blown glass.. Lit: “Glass in the Rijksmuseum”, Amsterdam, 1993.

The features are quiet but alert; the mouth is small and reserved; the eyes are carefully placed and evenly lit. This is a psychological register that Johnson consistently favours: a...

This intimate genre scene depicts a young lady in a flowing red dress standing in a dimly lit interior, her hands clasped in prayer. The composition employs warm, earthy tones and dr...

Each panel features a cream - amber variegated glass and is lit by a single E26 bulb

19th Century French Marble Illuminated Torchere Column This large French white marble pedestal is hollow allowing it to be lit from the inside, the column has a stepped octagonal ba...

The last two pictures show the lamp lit, in a light room though.. Two E14 bulbs. Dimensions: H 44 cm x W 35 cm x D 23 cm H 17.3" x W 13.8" x D 9.1"

Moonstone glass of this period produces a beautifully diffused, even illumination. When lit, the decoration becomes gently animated, the relief catching light without harsh shadowing...

An evocative 19th-century oil painting in the style of the Baroque master Jean Le Clerc (c. 1588-1633), depicting a family – possibly the Holy Family, Mary, Joseph, and the young Jes...

The gilt metal frame heavily laden with various sized crystal plaquettes. Originally candle lit, but now completely electrified. Electric Installation reviewed recently and lamps in...

It shapes the viewer’s attention, guiding the eye from the figure’s hands to the lit tabletop, and then outward toward the piano and plant, which expand the motif from a single act o...

Traditional Italian Mid-Century Style, produced in Italy during the 21th Century. The lamp is lit on the last two pictures. Two E14 bulbs. Dimensions: H 44 cm x W 35 cm x D 23 cm H...

Traditional Italian Mid-Century Style, produced in Italy during the 21th Century. The lamp is lit on the last two pictures. Two E14 bulbs. Dimensions: H 44 cm x W 35 cm x D 23 cm H...

These lamps were largely retailed through Gump’s in San Francisco, Most of the better examples of these lamps (like this one), are hollow and have a small light on the inside of th...

The combination of satin crystal and ornate cast brass creates a refined balance between decorative craftsmanship and functional lighting. When lit, the bowl emits a soft diffused gl...

The jar is made with pattern on each side and the lit with a horse. Inside the jar there are coaster in pewter.

Of great visual impact, these torchères are perfectly suited for: prestigious entrances and historic residences wrought iron gates stone columns formal or romantic gardens courtyards...

Secessionist armchair, designed by the Student of Josef Hoffmann Wilhelm Schmidt, Vienna, c. 1902, for the Prag-Rudniker basketwork factory, elm, woven cane, height 84 cm, width 54 c...

This painting, a 19th-century copy after Teniers, depicts a soldier seated in a dimly lit tavern interior. He turns toward the viewer with an animated, open-mouthed expression, as if...

All photographs are taken in a well-lit environment using studio lights (set to a cooler temperature) to reveal as much detail as possible.

Each slump glass (curved) panel features a unique blue, cream and amber variegated glass. It is lit by one E26 bulb. All the cast metal parts have a faint gold wash and nice original...

When mounted directly to a fixed ceiling point, as intended, it hangs symmetrically and stable within an interior. The effect when lit is enchanting. The opaline panels diffuse ligh...