Antique Paradise

These motifs speak to themes of paradise, poetry, and the Persian love for nature and beauty.

This architectural form, evoking the sacred direction of prayer (qibla), is rendered here in rich crimson red and framed by contrasting ivory spandrels-both densely decorated with st...

Enthusiastically carved detail within a broad bamboo trunk Displaying a desirable aged patina and in good order Bamboo shows appealing grain interest and rich caramel hues Ideal for ...

Carnations introduce themes of vitality and celebration, and flowering cypress sprays reference immortality, serenity, and the eternal passage between earthly existence and paradise....

The field is a veritable garden of paradise-lushly populated with delicate flowering trees, foliage, and exotic birds, all rendered with a soft, painterly touch.

In Buddhism, it is said that the lotus flower blossoms in the Paradise and it is one of the most important symbols of enlightenment.

The composition evokes the serene beauty of a Persian-style “Chahar Bagh” (four-part garden), symbolizing paradise on earth. Its abrash green border showcases natural tonal variation...

A treat of visual interest and of good proportion for use as a centrepiece Displaying a desirable aged patina, in good antique order throughout Ceramic shows a crisp white ground, wi...

This structural balance between the prominent, multi-layered central star-burst medallion—complete with detailed palmette extensions, geometric anchors, and stylized paradise garden ...

The overall aesthetic is defined by an intricate floral design interspersed with graceful deer and stylized birds, a hallmark of Moud's sophisticated interpretation of the Garden of ...

The design beautifully integrates cypress trees, flowering plants, and birds—elements traditionally associated with paradise gardens and the eternal cycle of life. The cypress tree, ...

The design beautifully integrates cypress trees, flowering plants, and birds—elements traditionally associated with paradise gardens and the eternal cycle of life. The cypress tree, ...

Traditionally composed of a diamond surrounded by curling leaves and stylized fish, the iconic Herati design symbolizes the eternal garden—a vision of paradise where water, growth, a...

Images such as this would have occupied an honored place within a temple or private devotional shrine, serving as the focus of meditation and prayer for rebirth in the Western Paradi...

Life-size marble sculpture of Spring by Antonio Frilli Italian, late 19th century Height 159cm, width 47cm, depth 40cm This superb sculpture is the work of Antonio Frilli, a ren...

Surrounding the antique Tabriz rug is a striking millefleur border alive with miniature blossoms and scrolling vines inspired by the gardens of paradise. Symbolizing joy, renewal, an...

The shade is exquisitely decorated with six stylized paradise birds soaring across the surface, creating a poetic sense of movement and adding a distinctly artistic character to the ...

He illustrated a number of books: Rémy de Gourmont's Evil Prayers ( Oraisons mauvaises) (1896), The Saints of Paradise ( Les Saintes du paradis) (1898), Simone (1907), Sistine ( Sixt...

These motifs were often commissioned for palatial interiors, reflecting themes of nobility, valor, and paradise. The main border, a visual delight in its own right, features a parad...

Floral motifs alluded to the gardens of paradise, while geometric patterns reflected ideals of order, harmony, and divine perfection.

The flowing vines symbolize continuity and the everlasting garden of paradise, providing a graceful counterpoint to the powerful geometry within.

Their continuous arrangement evokes the mythical Garden of Paradise, creating an atmosphere intended to bring serenity, abundance, and renewed life into the home.

Smaller blossoms, delicate leaves, and flowing tendrils enrich the field with references to youth, springtime, and the Garden of Paradise, these iconic motifs traditionally woven to ...

Herrin, “Pioneers of the Printed Paradise: Maarten de Vos, Jan Sadeler I and Emblematic Natural History,” in Zoology in Early Modern Culture.

Each of the four interlocking tables features a finely hand painted rectangular top, depicting exotic birds of paradise scenes on a rich burgundy ground. The tops are raised on elega...

Note the numerous birds of paradise throughout the field. Lovely wool quality and great secondary colours!

Saz leaves, celebrated for their sweeping silhouettes, symbolize vitality and abundance, while the repeated floral devices evoke the endless renewal of paradise gardens. Rich in symb...

this rare early 20th century Antique workshop rug highlights a powerful and rhythmic pictorial composition featuring a central midnight blue teardrop medallion elegantly filled with ...

Flowing vinery suggests eternal continuity, creating a visual garden intended to evoke paradise itself—a woven sanctuary of balance, refinement, and poetic abundance.

The swan was a classic Victorian symbol of elegance and fidelity. The Birds of Paradise (Flamingos): A bold, exotic composition featuring pink flamingos.

Suzanis of this antiquity are world renowned for their symbolic representation of fertility and the garden of paradise often created as primary dowry pieces. The color palette is ma...

The piece depicts a rich and symbolic scene: the garden setting of paradise (jannah) as described in the Qur'an. The composition is centered on an arched gateway—a representation o...

The Arcadian theme derives from the ancient Greek region of Arcadia, which for centuries symbolized an ideal pastoral paradise. During the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries, artist...

Argy-Rousseau found inspiration for this design during his vacation in the coastal paradise of Royan. Among the undulating dunes of Royan, the delicate morning glory flowers graceful...

In the present work, Adam and Eve are depicted just following their expulsion from Paradise. The palette of blues and greens imbue the scene with a cool otherworldly quality, as the ...

The most prized antique Amritsar carpets show very clearly drawn and spaciously placed designs, often based on “Garden of Paradise” themes. Large Amritsars are quite rarely found and...

This structural balance between the vertical and horizontal decorative bands—traditionally representing the four elements or the garden of paradise—and the repeating rows of stylized...

The scenes are rich in symbolic detail: from the cosmic depiction of Creation rendered as a dramatic celestial sphere, to the harmonious paradise of Eden populated with animals, and ...

The most prized antique Amritsar carpets show very clearly drawn and spaciously placed designs, often based on “Garden of Paradise” themes. Large Amritsars are quite rarely found and...

Within the sprawling branches of the central Tree of Life, various birds are subtly woven, a common symbolic element in traditional Indian textiles, suggesting paradise and eternal g...

He was represented reigning over the Islands of the Blessed, a sort of equivalent of the Christian Paradise in the Orphic religion, first, and later in Greco-Roman neo-Pythagoreanism.

These tables came from The Paradise Ice Cream Parlor and Candy Store in Patterson NJ which operated until 1959.

Brass chain for hanging. Came out of the Paradise Ice Cream Parlour and Candy Store in Patterson NJ which was open until 1959.

He illustrated a number of books: Rémy de Gourmont's Evil Prayers ( Oraisons mauvaises) (1896), The Saints of Paradise ( Les Saintes du paradis) (1898), Simone (1907), Sistine ( Sixt...

Select stocks present fine grain interest and deep caramel hues Glass panel offers a clear, bright view of the embroidery within Needlepoint scene depicts birds of paradise, rich in ...

This Antique Tapestry Wall Hanging (5'9" x 5'10") is a stunning example of classical European tapestry artistry, depicting a detailed paradise scene through meticulous weaving and vi...

It is another allegory, one that depicts a worker's holiday paradise in carnival fashion. A painter who embraced ambiguity, Kish was himself a man who occupied many worlds simultane...

Rare antique Mason's Ashworth's Ironstone Chinoiserie pattern hand enameled and transfer decorated footed compote serving dish England, 1862-1880 Vibrant, joyful colors of orange, m...

The headline slogan, “The Holiday Elysium,” evokes classical imagery of paradise and escape, perfectly aligned with post–First World War aspirations for rest and renewal.

This exquisite all-silk Turkish Hereke pictorial rug—woven in the early 1900s—beautifully showcases the celebrated “Garden of Paradise” or “Tree of Life” design, one of the most mean...

After Gould's death in 1881, Hart was employed by Richard Bowdler Sharpe of the British Museum to complete Gould's work on the birds of New Guinea and to produce illustrations for Sh...

In addition to human depictions, animals and plants also found their way into the design, such as birds of paradise, butterflies, tobacco and spices. In the art trade, the term "Pen...

It was also there that he experienced war and the occupation of the country, with dramatic consequences: driven from his home, he suffered the humiliation of seeing his house occupie...

He illustrated a number of books: Rémy de Gourmont's Evil Prayers ( Oraisons mauvaises) (1896), The Saints of Paradise ( Les Saintes du paradis) (1898), Simone (1907), Sistine ( Sixt...

The directional design is known as 'millefleurs' and consists of a profusion of botanical elements, blossoming in an imaginary Garden of Paradise. The very fine weaving quality allow...

Posters of this period often emphasised elegance, leisure, and sophistication, and this work fits perfectly within that tradition—presenting Monaco as both a natural paradise and a c...

This architectural form, evoking the sacred direction of prayer (qibla), is rendered here in rich crimson red and framed by contrasting ivory spandrels—both densely decorated with st...

Rare complete set of antique Mason's Ashworth Ironstone Chinoiserie pattern hand enameled and transfer decorated plates in excellent condition England, 1862-1880 Vibrant, joyful colo...

The extraordinary success of the work is evidenced, as well as by the replica that Sebastiano himself performed for the church of the Observance of Paradise in Viterbo (now in the ci...

While Persian rugs of the period often adhered to strict geometric or floral symmetries, the Agra weavers, famed for their grand scale and artistic independence, created “Garden of P...