Antique Masquerade

characterized by the stunning masquerade costumes and masks? Says the tradition that people used to wear masks

the floats, decorations and masquerades in this processsion held on February 7th 1695 in Dresden for

. Provenance The themes of fête galante, pastoral idylls and masquerade themes, created by Jean-Antoine Watteau

/> Aileen Ribiero, The Dress Worn at Masquerades in England, 1730-1790, and its Relation to Fancy Dress in

19th-century masquerade culture, theatrical performance, and romantic intrigue. The expressive faces

This pendant features a beautiful enamel woman wearing a black mask with diamond eyes on brass. It was originally an antique cufflink (circa 1850-1860) that our jeweler transformed b...

Italian gouache of a bustling street party. Gouache on paper, circa 1920. Unsigned. Displayed in a grey wood frame. Image size, 19.5"L x 13.5"H, overall 22"L x 16"H.

An antique French Louis XIV wall mirror offers gilt cast metal frame with masquerade mask crest

colorful portrait of a coy Baroque woman adorned in a masquerade mask Woman has a trio of seed pearls as a

years before his assassination. It was from the pavilion that Gustav III left for the fateful masquerade

An early 20th century example. The masks of the Sande society were used exclusively in masquerade

executed in the style of Velazquez, depicting a Masquerade Ball. The chiaroscuro and composition create a

An unusual two door bonnet top pine armoire masquerading as a three door; the right hand and centre

. Immediately after the masquerade of a satire, Italy, circa 1840.

masquerade known as Odun Egungun, or “powers concealed.” The Egungun masquerade varies widely in appearance

masquerade known as Odun Egungun, or “powers concealed.” The Egungun masquerade varies widely in appearance

single hand-cut dovetailed drawer masquerades as two. The doors open a full 180 degrees to reveal a deep

Carnival / Love's Masquerade - starring Carmen Boni (1901-1963), Hans Junkermann and Olga Engl. Produced by

night. The romantic couple look to have taken to the garden before the end of the masquerade ball. The

masquerade masks. The top apron has designs with satin and burnished gilt below the moulded top. All below an

Description: Art Deco painting of a 1920s masquerade ball scene showing a lady wearing a mask

manner of Jean Gille. The lively pair are dressed for a masquerade ball complete with colorful costumes

century French and English made orbs flood the market masquerading as authentic 19th century German pieces

and polychrome Herati leaves. These cleverly disguised symbols masquerade as decorative flowers and

and diplomacy. Feasts, masquerades and religious services were set amidst a sea of specially built

notebooks, or simply left closed, masquerading as a tome with secrets to keep. It’s an object that blurs

depicting a couple playing tennis, with moving rackets and a mock pendulum masquerading as a tennis ball

amazing detail as shown. This example has a detailed carved masquerade mask carved into the face with all

of tournaments and diplomacy. Feasts, masquerades and religious services were set amidst a sea of

met south of Calais for eighteen days of tournaments and diplomacy. Feasts, masquerades and religious

and Francis met south of Calais for eighteen days of tournaments and diplomacy. Feasts, masquerades

. Feasts, masquerades and religious services were set amidst a sea of specially built tents, banqueting

met south of Calais for eighteen days of tournaments and diplomacy. Feasts, masquerades and religious

dressed for a masquerade , 1740s, Washington, The National Gallery of Art). He also painted still lifes

painter Alexandre Petitot in the Greek Masquerade perfectly denounce these excesses (A. Petitot and B

, heroes, and thugs, whose dramas unfold on city streets, at masquerades and carnivals, and in candlelit

swag curtain afford the portrait a theatricality (the clothing is perhaps masquerade attire). The

, influenced by the theatre and masquerade, but also because it elevated a sitter’s importance, and provided a

Collection): Masquerade; Nymphs Bathing Philadelphia (MA, Wilstach Collection): A Boating-party Pittsburgh

Beautifully rendered watercolor painting of a masked female in an elegant ball gown by L. Menhel, circa 1890. Signed lower right. Original artwork on paper displayed on a white mat ...

A whimsical oil painting depicting a Street Scene in Venice of people going to a from a masquerade

A whimsical oil painting depicting a Street Scene in Paris of people going to a from a masqurade, by Luigi Cagliani. As an Italian Impressionist artist, most of Cagliani's works were...

). ‘Masquerade’ is signed by the artist and hangs in a superb quality newly commissioned gold metal leaf frame

Oval locket inlaid with delicately rendered enamel depicting a coy woman adorned with a masquerade

masquerade faces in the center of each panel. Gilt iron with a red interior which originally housed a radio

III, who was assassinated at a masquerade ball in Stockholm in 1792. They are clear glass vessels

figures in ballroom attire masquerading and playing instruments. He exhibited at the Royal Academy, other

would have held raffia stripes and leaves during ceremonies adding to the drama of the masquerade. Can

decorative accessories for the opera, theater, masquerade balls, sporting events. The Duchess of Windsor had

form of a faux mule chest, that is, the lower front panel masquerades as a drawer. The upper front

Poster,” was created to promote the Grande Fête: 1er Bal Masqué (First Masquerade Ball) at the celebrated

Valois Philadelphia (MA, Johnson Collection): Masquerade; Nymphs Bathing Philadelphia (MA, Wilstach

she’s exiting a masquerade ball, but why the sudden departure? Is she meeting another? An illicit love

): Gathering in a Park under the Valois Philadelphia (MA, Johnson Collection): Masquerade; Nymphs Bathing

): Gathering in a Park under the Valois Philadelphia (MA, Johnson Collection): Masquerade; Nymphs Bathing

Masquerade in the March 26, 1927 edition of The Saturday Evening Post. Kenyon Gambier was a pen name of U.S

Fine old oil on canvas depicting an extravagant costume ball; very well done with beautiful color choices, excellent proportions and dramatic light.