Antique Lyre

A beautifully conserved Spanish writing table with mixtilinear “pata de lira” (lyre-shaped legs) displaying zig-zagging curves and undulations, in the Baroque style that became popul...

The interior is fitted with six small maple drawers, each decorated with painted ink motifs of lyres and scrolling vines. The central compartment, divided by ebonized columns with ar...

The Pilaster jambs centred with panelled Siena, the frieze again with Siena panels flanking a centre tablet of carved lyre and wreath in statuary marble within inlaid Siena.

The rather square and restrained profile of the chairs is contrasted by the lyre represented on the splat, which incorporates thin metal rods as the “strings” for the instrument.

This is an antique lyre back side chair. An English, walnut and needlepoint embroidered bedroom or hall seat, dating to the Regency period, circa 1820.

A central splat, shaped to resemble a lyre, is topped with a panel of birds eye maple over three ebonized lines to suggest the strings of the musical instrument.

The table stands on striking twin lyre-form supports with refined scrollwork united by a turned stretcher for added stability.

The urn vases mounted between the mascarons emphasise the three-part structure of the piece, whilst lyres arranged in a rosary pattern mark the centre of each of the two outer doors.

A Fine Ormolu Surtout-de-Table Attributed to Thomire of Paris Mounted as a Coffee Table Of oval shape, the mirrored glass centre surrounded by a finely cast Bacchanalian gallery of...

Tall hand-carved crest with lyre, ribbons and scrolling laurel leaves. All original with old restoration on the crest and minor losses.

At their feet lie symbolic attributes, including a lyre and quiver, referencing the dual education of the hero in both martial and cultural arts.

The most striking feature is the sides styled in the shape of a lyre, with black ebonized rods symbolizing strings.

The three men forming a group on the left are Plato, in the center holding a scroll; Gorgias next to him, with his hands behind his back; and in the background, Protagoras, holding a...

Pair of English Regency Mahogany leather tufted curvature arm chairs with stylized lyre back supports, curvature leather tacked seats, and resting on bulbous fluted reeded legs with ...

Carved violin neck scroll base with a lyre top that oufits two musicians. Brass pole that is adjustable allowing the height of your choice.

Our classical antique Italian carved table has lyre legs and beautifully detailed stretchers. Gorgeous from every angle with great patina!

Dining table made of walnut with carved lyre legs and heavy top. The lyre legs are very thick.

The solid top on a carved scrolling trestle base of typical lyre form. Wonderful overall patina. Structurally sound with several old repairs and old worm typical of its age and cons...

The hinged lid opens on a traditional prop stick, revealing the instrument’s original harp and string configuration. A three-pedal lyre assembly with a distinctive carved support add...

On the reverse is a figure made with a lyre and one woman with her arm attentively leaning on a column listening to the music.

The traditionally shaped two-pedal piano lyre features sunflower ormolu mount decoration.

Exceptional Viennese Biedermeier Lyre Desk, circa 1825 This rare and substantial single-drawer table desk is an outstanding example of early Viennese Biedermeier, created around 182...

Around the body, classically draped and partially nude figures enact a bacchanalian revel, including reclining and seated attendants, a musician with a lyre, and animated companions ...

French Victorian style gilt framed oil painting of 3 cupids in clouds with lyre (C. Gallans, 1881)

Empire mantel clock in mercury-gilt bronze, France, early 19th century Magnificent French Empire-era clock, made in mercury-gilt bronze with a fine allegorical scene: an angel playin...

In her other hand, she holds a partially veiled lyre, the traditional attribute of lyric poetry, clearly identifying the subject.

Antique Mantle Fireplace, from the Empire period in white Carrara marble, Front carved with musical instruments, lyre and legs with columns, hand carved, original from the 19th centu...

Judging by the concentrated and almost ecstatic facial expression, the attire, and the posture, it can be deduced that it was a musical instrument, probably a plucked string instrume...

By the George IV period, the distinctive shaped tray top had been retained but the design of the end supports had been updated to reflect the fashion for carved detail rather than th...

Early 19th century Swedish Empire giltwood pier mirror The acanthus moulded cornice above a paterae, foliate lyre shaped and acanthus moulded frieze above a later rectangular plate f...

The writing desk is distinguished by its lyre-shaped legs, joined by turned parts and decorated with gilded bronze floral details.

Flowing swags of beaded garlands drape gracefully along the sided, connecting to scrolled lyre-shaped elements at the center. Below, acanthus leaves and floral carvings accentuate th...

The rectangular case is decorated with wreaths and musical instruments in high-quality gilded bronze. Seated Apollo with lyre and scroll, the toga with sculpted folds modulating the ...

Cups are gilt decorated outside with a gorgeous raised gold swans, lyres and beads. Each cup is labeled underneath with the name of the opera and a brief description of the scene pi...

The apron, drawer and pierced lyre-shaped base are further embellished with delicate gilt-painted foliage, palmettes and ornamental scrollwork.

Constructed from carved timber and boasting their original polychrome painted and gilt finish, the chairs feature stylised lyre splats with floral roundels and delicate woven canewor...

Made of walnut having carved gadrooned and lyre legs and a stretcher made of iron. Carved on all sides . 19th century.

Antique Victorian outstanding quality burr walnut centre table having a magnificent quality burr walnut serpentine shaped top with a thumb moulded edge supported on acanthus leaf ca...

Superb quality antique regency mahogany free standing writing desk having a superb quality mahogany top with a reeded edge and a red leather writing surface above two drawers and two...

The use of native Swedish birch in these chairs—showcased on the elegant saber legs and the characteristic lyre or bow-back splat—highlights the style’s focus on the wood’s natural b...

This is a 19th-century clock from the prestigious Balthazard firm in Paris. The first lyre clocks date back to the early 18th century.

Above is a striking double sided mask depicting the god of the sun, Apollo, with whom the Lyre is associated.

Albert-Ernest Carrier-Belleuse (1824 - 1887) Female Figural Bronze Sculpture Melodie (Melody)  A young lady with a lyre  in bronze with a dark green patina 19th Century  31" H x ...

The statuette follows the iconography of Apollo Citaredo or Kitharoidos, the representation of the god playing or holding the zither, a plucked string instrument similar to the lyre,...

The panels are in a cut-out, arabesque design with central lyre and wreath motif. The scrolling piano cheeks are carved with a hibiscus flower and foliage.

Within these oval reserves are finely detailed neoclassical emblems, including stylized urns and lyres, interspersed with subtle floral elements.

The piece stands on four gracefully curved legs, joined by a turned stretcher and resting on its original brass castors. A beautifully formed lyre motif accentuates the Empire charac...

The set has ten chairs with a certain style lyre while His and Hers for the ends of the table have a different style lyre with rosettes and finials.

Superb Italian Renaissance walnut table from the 17th century Table that can be used as a desk or a small dining room table It has a very beautiful walnut top with a beautiful thickn...

The Greek God Apollo is playing the lyre with his feet resting on a guilded stool.

The Back of the Stool Having Lyre Shaped Supports and Brass Rods. The Top Rail Having Typical William IV Carved Tulips.

The table has beautiful curved lines both on the top as well as the bottom. The hand-carved lyre legs and scalloped stretcher give it elegance anda timeless look, making it also a hi...

The table, with a one-plank top, over a frieze containing three drawers is supported by two shaped lyre-leg ends, connected by a wrought iron stretchers.

This exquisite large scale example of an early 19th century French Empire patinated and fire gilt bronze ormolu, malachite marble clock, depicting the famous Greek poet Homer in the ...

Italian memorial of payment check during the currency of Lyre money.

A Fine Pair of Grand Tour Bronze Classical Figures on Sienna Marble Bases with Spanish Brocatelle Marble Insets, each finely cast and patinated bronze figure depicting a classically ...

Black patinated cast brass frame with triangular base and lyre-shaped flat back for use on a mantle or console.

Scrolling acanthus leaves, roses and a lyre surround the key escutcheon on the cabinet side.

Lyre shape with very good water gilded surface. Circular dial.

This wonderful Georgian gold lyre brooch is set with amethysts and has a little locket with a hinged lid.