Antique Nobility

The center of each tazza top is complete with a dore bronze decoration of neoclassical scenes of putti with nobility in a gorgeous well decorated home. The tops are supported by four...

The choice of oak wood as the main material not only gives exceptional durability to the chairs, but also highlights the richness and nobility that characterize oak. This sturdy wood...

It is likely that our chairs were created in a skilled workshop in Beijing, a major center for furniture production known for its high-quality chairs, often commissioned by the nobil...

Arenstorff, also Arnstorff, is the name of a German family in the ancient nobility of Brandenburg from the Uckermark ,first time in the records on 29 September 1306 with Ludolf de Ar...

These chairs were very popular amongst the nobility in the 19th century, and were the model for Gio Ponti's update Classic Super Leggera Chair.

These flowers symbolize prosperity, beauty, and nobility, offering not only visual appeal but also an expression of the rug’s cultural significance.

Early on the quality of his work as a bookbinder brought him into contact with nobility and wealth. By 1549, he headed one of the most well-respected publishing houses in Europe and ...

Its use dates back to the Nara period (710-794). The nobility used it to wrap and protect valuable items.

His patrons included royalty and nobility throughout Europe. In the late 1860s Herzog went on to settle near Philadelphia in the United States, he travelled throughout the U.S. and ...

It provides insight into the aesthetic qualities that were valued by the nobility of the time: elegance, strength, and the conspicuous display of wealth and power.

Her attire is indicative of high medieval fashion and likely reflects her status as a person of nobility. She is dressed in an elegant gown with a fitted bodice and full skirt, a ty...

The garment fits snugly to his form, a style that was fashionable among the nobility in the 15th century. The lower part of the doublet extends into a skirt, which is edged with fur,...

The ermine fur, along with the red and gold colors, symbolizes his nobility, while the blue sash across his chest could represent a specific chivalric order or honor.

At the beginning of the 19th century the European nobility discovered antler furnishings for their hunting castles and countryseats.

At the beginning of the 19th century the European nobility discovered antler furnishings for their hunting castles and countryseats.

While some wall tapestries can date to the biblical era, most of the great examples known today are from the medieval or Renaissance periods of history. Nobility and wealthy patrons ...

As part of the Leveson-Gower family of nobility, George was related to Dukes and Earls across the nation.

Gallén, much like a dandy, was known for his extravagance and his fascination with heraldry, nobility, and medals. His art, as exemplified by "Skymning i Lappland, 1915" carries a su...

New money and European nobility bonded. One of the most famous marriages was that of Consuelo Vanderbilt to the English Duke of Marlborough.

These candlesticks serve as rare examples of how Venetian upper bourgeoisie and nobility embraced Orientalist influences during the late Renaissance.

In contrast to previous centuries, it was not the nobility or clergy that became rich, but the working bourgeoisie.

Crafted in the early 19th century, these medallions immortalize the most important French rulers and nobility in classic Sèvres bisque porcelain. Beginning with King François I of th...

Joan and Cornelis Blaeu present this new map of the Frankfurt Territory to the esteemed and honorable leaders of Frankfurt—sheriffs, burgomasters, aldermen, and councillors—renowned ...

This was a period, after the Spanish wars, where much wealth was generated from trading and the nobility wanted to flaunt their newly gained riches.    

A beautifully handwoven example, this antique French Aubusson rug has all the hallmarks of French nobility. In a good state of preservation. Some small stain spots.

The French royal tapestry works in the Gobelins made masterpieces for the crown. For the nobility and bourgeoisie, Beauvais was the source for attractive wall hangings in all sizes, ...

Small stand or table from hibachi such as these were used by the nobility and literati as incense burners. The copper liner would be filled with sand with hot coals placed on top.

The iron-rich spring water was believed to have health benefits, attracting visitors from across the country, including nobility and wealthy merchants. By the 18th century, Tunbridge...

This is a regal work of 18th century history which echoes the fascination with 'the Orient' in eighteenth-century Europe and the influence of European royals, particularly in Tudor a...

Woven during the Art Deco period, rugs of this type were commissioned by the nobility and the high ranking officers inhabiting the Tarim Basin in eastern Turkestan, which is the hear...

Son of Louis Elle Ferdinand the Elder (1612-1689), he began his apprenticeship in the studio of his father, established on rue Mazarine in Paris, a renowned portrait painter, who wor...

It is a testament to the meticulous research and artistic dedication of the time, revealing the nuanced details of wardrobe and accessories that were integral to the identity and por...

She is adorned in a gown with a patterned bodice, featuring intricate swirls and floral designs, symbolizing both nobility and femininity. The garment is colored in a rich olive gree...

The choice of bronze, with its eternal resilience and inherent nobility, bestows upon these artifacts an almost mystical presence.

Chrysanthemum shaped tsuba were quite popular in the Edo period as the flower was considered a symbol of nobility and elegance. Kikugata are often openworked in negative.

He also worked for the Roman nobility but it was the British - the wealthiest travelers in Europe - who became Vernet's main patrons during their Grand Tours, purchasing Italianate l...

This early 16th-Century Renaissance silver-repousse round medallion "lovers" pendant depicts a romantic encounter in a rural landscape between a man and smiling woman wearing Europea...

The majority of sapphires from this era would have originated from Sri Lanka, and were a favourite choice in the Middle Ages, though so rare that they were reserved solely for royalt...

At the beginning of the 19th century the European nobility discovered antler furnishings for their hunting castles and countryseats.

The rich colouration is typical of the first quarter of the 20th century, and is characteristic of the pieces commissioned for the most prestigious interior spaces belonging to the h...

While some wall tapestries can date to the biblical era, most of the great examples known today are from the medieval or Renaissance periods of history. Nobility and wealthy patrons ...

While some wall tapestries can date to the biblical era, most of the great examples known today are from the medieval or Renaissance periods of history. Nobility and wealthy patrons ...

While some wall tapestries can date to the biblical era, most of the great examples known today are from the medieval or Renaissance periods of history. Nobility and wealthy patrons ...

While some wall tapestries can date to the biblical era, most of the great examples known today are from the medieval or Renaissance periods of history. Nobility and wealthy patrons ...

While some wall tapestries can date to the biblical era, most of the great examples known today are from the medieval or Renaissance periods of history. Nobility and wealthy patrons ...

While some wall tapestries can date to the biblical era, most of the great examples known today are from the medieval or Renaissance periods of history. Nobility and wealthy patrons ...

While some wall tapestries can date to the biblical era, most of the great examples known today are from the medieval or Renaissance periods of history. Nobility and wealthy patrons ...

While some wall tapestries can date to the biblical era, most of the great examples known today are from the medieval or Renaissance periods of history. Nobility and wealthy patrons ...

While some wall tapestries can date to the biblical era, most of the great examples known today are from the medieval or Renaissance periods of history. Nobility and wealthy patrons ...

While some wall tapestries can date to the biblical era, most of the great examples known today are from the medieval or Renaissance periods of history. Nobility and wealthy patrons ...

While some wall tapestries can date to the biblical era, most of the great examples known today are from the medieval or Renaissance periods of history. Nobility and wealthy patrons ...

While some wall tapestries can date to the biblical era, most of the great examples known today are from the medieval or Renaissance periods of history. Nobility and wealthy patrons ...

While some wall tapestries can date to the biblical era, most of the great examples known today are from the medieval or Renaissance periods of history. Nobility and wealthy patrons ...

While some wall tapestries can date to the biblical era, most of the great examples known today are from the medieval or Renaissance periods of history. Nobility and wealthy patrons ...

While some wall tapestries can date to the biblical era, most of the great examples known today are from the medieval or Renaissance periods of history. Nobility and wealthy patrons ...

While some wall tapestries can date to the biblical era, most of the great examples known today are from the medieval or Renaissance periods of history. Nobility and wealthy patrons ...

While some wall tapestries can date to the biblical era, most of the great examples known today are from the medieval or Renaissance periods of history. Nobility and wealthy patrons ...

While some wall tapestries can date to the biblical era, most of the great examples known today are from the medieval or Renaissance periods of history. Nobility and wealthy patrons ...

While some wall tapestries can date to the biblical era, most of the great examples known today are from the medieval or Renaissance periods of history. Nobility and wealthy patrons ...

While some wall tapestries can date to the biblical era, most of the great examples known today are from the medieval or Renaissance periods of history. Nobility and wealthy patrons ...