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Antique Portrait Miniature on Ivory, Young Woman, Circa 1840, Framed
Antique Portrait Miniature on Ivory, Young Woman, Circa 1840, Framed

Antique Portrait Miniature on Ivory, Young Woman, Circa 1840, Framed

Located in Las Vegas, NV

19th-century portrait miniature depicting a young woman in an off-shoulder black dress with lace trim and a blue shawl. Her hair is styled in center-parted ringlets, consistent with ...

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Mid-19th Century French Early Victorian Antique Shawls

Materials

Brass

19th Century British Victorian Romantic Young Woman Portrait Oil Canvas Framed
19th Century British Victorian Romantic Young Woman Portrait Oil Canvas Framed

19th Century British Victorian Romantic Young Woman Portrait Oil Canvas Framed

Located in Stockholm, SE

A young girl has paused her journey across endless golden hills to rest on a wayside stone. With her shawl resting loosely on her shoulders, she watches us with a gentle, thoughtful ...

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Mid-19th Century Realist Antique Shawls

Materials

Canvas, Wood, Oil

Woman profile symbolist portrait Paris Art Nouveau
Woman profile symbolist portrait Paris Art Nouveau

Woman profile symbolist portrait Paris Art Nouveau

Located in PARIS, FR

However, she is distinguished by the expression of her face, which emerges from the shawl, chin raised, turning her gaze toward the sky as if to expose herself more fully to the light.

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1890s Symbolist Antique Shawls

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Joseph Simpson (1879-1939) - 1927 Etching, Betty
Joseph Simpson (1879-1939) - 1927 Etching, Betty

Joseph Simpson (1879-1939) - 1927 Etching, Betty

Located in Corsham, GB

An intimate portrait by the well-listed artist, depicting a beautiful young lady, Betty, draped in a delicate shawl. Signed and inscribed in the lower margin.

Category

Early 20th Century Antique Shawls

Materials

Etching

Antique Costume Print Young Lady of St John of Patmos Jefferys, 1749
Antique Costume Print Young Lady of St John of Patmos Jefferys, 1749

Antique Costume Print Young Lady of St John of Patmos Jefferys, 1749

Located in Langweer, NL

The figure wears layered garments with apron and shawl, complemented by soft hand coloring in muted tones.

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Mid-18th Century British Antique Shawls

Materials

Paper

Antique Portrait of a Woman, Portrait of a Woman Sitting, Female Portrait
Antique Portrait of a Woman, Portrait of a Woman Sitting, Female Portrait

Antique Portrait of a Woman, Portrait of a Woman Sitting, Female Portrait

Located in AIGNAN, FR

A thoughtful portrait of a young woman in a shawl sat on a chair and deep in thought. It's an atmopsheric piece with tones that are still fresh and vibrant fresh despite the age of ...

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Early 19th Century Impressionist Antique Shawls

Materials

Oil

An Edwardian Winter day dress in blue Chiné wool - France Circa 1905
An Edwardian Winter day dress in blue Chiné wool - France Circa 1905

An Edwardian Winter day dress in blue Chiné wool - France Circa 1905

Located in Toulon, FR

S-shaped silhouette for this two-piece set, with long-sleeved bodice and matching skirt. Wide shawl collar applied with Art Nouveau mechanical lace in cream and white cotton and blue...

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Early 1900s French Antique Shawls

BOSSUET Belgian painter View Town in Spain Costumes 19th
BOSSUET Belgian painter View Town in Spain Costumes 19th

BOSSUET Belgian painter View Town in Spain Costumes 19th

Located in PARIS, FR

This painting is set in Spain, as evidenced by the costumes worn by the women with their shawls and by the gendarme on the left with his distinctive hat.

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Mid-19th Century Realist Antique Shawls

Materials

Oil

19th Century Biedermeier Genre Painting “The Surprise" Oil on Tin Original Frame
19th Century Biedermeier Genre Painting “The Surprise" Oil on Tin Original Frame

19th Century Biedermeier Genre Painting “The Surprise" Oil on Tin Original Frame

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

The figures are rendered in regional Central European dress: the woman in a fitted bodice, shawl, and full skirt, and the man in a waistcoat, sash, and knee-length trousers with stoc...

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Mid-19th Century Austrian Biedermeier Antique Shawls

Materials

Tin

Fine French School Late 19th Century Oil - Portrait of a Lady in Blue
Fine French School Late 19th Century Oil - Portrait of a Lady in Blue

Fine French School Late 19th Century Oil - Portrait of a Lady in Blue

Located in Corsham, GB

One arm rests at her side holding a glove whilst a lace shawl drapes gracefully over her arm. The dress’s narrow front and fuller back – characteristic of the first bustle period – c...

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Late 19th Century Antique Shawls

Materials

Oil

Antique Moroccan Berber Henna-Dyed Haik Flat-Woven Wrapper Textile Rug
Antique Moroccan Berber Henna-Dyed Haik Flat-Woven Wrapper Textile Rug

Antique Moroccan Berber Henna-Dyed Haik Flat-Woven Wrapper Textile Rug

Located in Milan, IT

Haik flat-woven covers were considered prestige items among the Berber women of the Moroccan High Atlas and Anti Atlas region, who employed them as ceremonial shawls. These are very ...

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Early 20th Century Moroccan Tribal Antique Shawls

Materials

Wool, Cotton

Parian Bust of Queen Victoria
Parian Bust of Queen Victoria

Parian Bust of Queen Victoria

Located in Cheshire, GB

Parian bust depicting Queen Victoria in later life, shown wearing formal dress with lace-trimmed bodice, shawl, and widow’s veil. The figure is finely modelled with a reserved, digni...

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Early 20th Century British Antique Shawls

Materials

Porcelain

Antique Portrait of a Woman, 19th Century Female Oil Portrait dated 1883
Antique Portrait of a Woman, 19th Century Female Oil Portrait dated 1883

Antique Portrait of a Woman, 19th Century Female Oil Portrait dated 1883

Located in AIGNAN, FR

The sitter wears a beautifully detailed white shawl and a red scarf covers her head. The play between light and dark here is in true Chiaroscuro fashion, it's powerful and enriches ...

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Late 19th Century Art Nouveau Antique Shawls

Materials

Oil

Antique Early 20th Century Indian Amritsar Carpet
Antique Early 20th Century Indian Amritsar Carpet

Antique Early 20th Century Indian Amritsar Carpet

Located in Closter, NJ

Kashmir was a major weaving center of shawls at the time. The looms established here by both British and American firms utilized the availability of good quality wool from sheep that...

Category

Early 20th Century Indian Agra Antique Shawls

Materials

Wool, Cotton

Edwardian Black Lace Stole with Beige Appliqué & Tassel Trim
Edwardian Black Lace Stole with Beige Appliqué & Tassel Trim

Edwardian Black Lace Stole with Beige Appliqué & Tassel Trim

Located in Atlanta, GA

Based on its scale, construction, and openwork design, this piece is best categorized as a lace stole or fichu-style shoulder adornment, rather than a full shawl. Crafted from black...

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Early 1900s Antique Shawls

1920s Ermine Flapper Coat
1920s Ermine Flapper Coat

1920s Ermine Flapper Coat

Located in London, GB

Typically 1920s in styling with a huge shawl collar and wrap style body. It closes either with the collar looped up to keep you warm or with the collar laid out like a shawl and fast...

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1920s American Art Deco Antique Shawls

Art Deco Period Portrait By Paul Messac
Art Deco Period Portrait By Paul Messac

Art Deco Period Portrait By Paul Messac

Located in BARSAC, FR

Very beautiful pastel depicting the portrait of a lady with a white shawl and a smooth "boyish" cut typical of the Roaring Twenties.

Category

1920s French Art Deco Antique Shawls

Materials

Paper

Antique Late 19th Century Indian Amritsar Carpet
Antique Late 19th Century Indian Amritsar Carpet

Antique Late 19th Century Indian Amritsar Carpet

Located in Closter, NJ

Kashmir was a major weaving center of shawls at the time. The looms established here by both British and American firms utilized the availability of good quality wool from sheep that...

Category

Late 19th Century Indian Agra Antique Shawls

Materials

Wool, Cotton

Rebecca At The Well Pietro Da Cortona Paint 17/18th Century Oil on canvas Italy
Rebecca At The Well Pietro Da Cortona Paint 17/18th Century Oil on canvas Italy

Rebecca At The Well Pietro Da Cortona Paint 17/18th Century Oil on canvas Italy

Located in Riva del Garda, IT

Rebecca, in a sumptuous light-coloured dress wrapped in a yellow silk shawl, her hair gathered in an oriental-style tiara, is surrounded by a group of companions who encourage her, a...

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17th Century Old Masters Antique Shawls

Materials

Oil

'Portrait of a Young Woman', 19th Century Academic Realism
'Portrait of a Young Woman', 19th Century Academic Realism

'Portrait of a Young Woman', 19th Century Academic Realism

By Mary Gunn

Located in Santa Cruz, CA

A compelling and period mid-19th century portrait of a young woman with braided hair, wearing a shawl and shown three-quarters on. Signed lower right, "Mary Gunn" (American, 19th cen...

Category

Late 19th Century Antique Shawls

Materials

Charcoal, Graphite, Paper

Woven silk fichu with lace decoration - France or Russia Circa 1865
Woven silk fichu with lace decoration - France or Russia Circa 1865

Woven silk fichu with lace decoration - France or Russia Circa 1865

Located in Toulon, FR

Note a few pulled threads and small needle holes which do not affect the solidity of this shawl. No holes or stains. Good condition. Dimensions: 88 cm x 86 cm.

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1860s French Antique Shawls

c.1880 Oil - Mrs von Marschall
c.1880 Oil - Mrs von Marschall

c.1880 Oil - Mrs von Marschall

Located in Corsham, GB

A charming depiction of Mrs von Marschall in a lace bonnet and a shawl. Acquired as part of a pair with a portrait of her husband by the same hand.

Category

Late 19th Century Antique Shawls

Materials

Oil

Adriano Goby "Portrait of a Romantic Lady"
Adriano Goby "Portrait of a Romantic Lady"

Adriano Goby "Portrait of a Romantic Lady"

By Adriano Goby

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Rendered in a luminous palette, the figure is dressed in a soft yellow gown accented with lavender ribbons and a sheer gauze shawl, her pose relaxed and graceful. A straw hat adorned...

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19th Century Antique Shawls

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Amalric Walter and Alfred Finot Pate De Verre Woman with Schawl Paperweight
Amalric Walter and Alfred Finot Pate De Verre Woman with Schawl Paperweight

Amalric Walter and Alfred Finot Pate De Verre Woman with Schawl Paperweight

By Amalric Walter

Located in Bochum, NRW

Amalric Walter and Alfred Finot, a seated female figure with a shawl and a necklace, Nancy, c. 1910 Gorgeous pâte-de-verre figurine in shades of jade, dark green and violet-blue colo...

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Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Antique Shawls

Materials

Art Glass

Elegant Women - Impressionist Figures in Interior Oil by Edmond Aman-Jean
Elegant Women - Impressionist Figures in Interior Oil by Edmond Aman-Jean

Elegant Women - Impressionist Figures in Interior Oil by Edmond Aman-Jean

By Edmond Aman-Jean

Located in Marlow, Buckinghamshire

Faure): Woman with a Black Hat (1900); Woman with a Pink Shawl (c. 1905, pastel); Reverie, Nude Study (c. 1907, charcoal and watercolour); Woman in a Dressing Gown (c. 1915, pastel);...

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1910s Impressionist Antique Shawls

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Portrait of a Lady, Victorian Oil on Panel, Mid-19th Century, Unframed
Portrait of a Lady, Victorian Oil on Panel, Mid-19th Century, Unframed

Portrait of a Lady, Victorian Oil on Panel, Mid-19th Century, Unframed

By English School

Located in GB

Draped over her left arm is a white shawl, soft and textured, which introduces a sense of refinement and lightness to the otherwise sober palette.

Category

Mid-19th Century Victorian Antique Shawls

Materials

Oil, Panel

Young Woman of Porto, Portugal – Hand-Coloured Lithograph by Markaert, c.1845
Young Woman of Porto, Portugal – Hand-Coloured Lithograph by Markaert, c.1845

Young Woman of Porto, Portugal – Hand-Coloured Lithograph by Markaert, c.1845

Located in Langweer, NL

Young Woman of Porto, Portugal – Hand-Coloured Lithograph by Markaert, c.1845 : This refined hand-coloured lithograph depicts a young woman from Porto, shown in traditional regional ...

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Mid-19th Century Belgian Antique Shawls

Materials

Paper

Annaberg Traditional Costume, Dannstedt, Province of Saxony, c.1875
Annaberg Traditional Costume, Dannstedt, Province of Saxony, c.1875

Annaberg Traditional Costume, Dannstedt, Province of Saxony, c.1875

Located in Langweer, NL

The garments are characterised by dark shawls, finely tailored bodices, decorative aprons, and carefully arranged headwear, reflecting the restrained elegance of the region.

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1870s German Antique Shawls

Materials

Paper

Sierra Leone Woman Costume Print – Antique Hand-Colored Lithograph, 1854
Sierra Leone Woman Costume Print – Antique Hand-Colored Lithograph, 1854

Sierra Leone Woman Costume Print – Antique Hand-Colored Lithograph, 1854

Located in Langweer, NL

Around her waist is tied a blue sash, emphasizing her silhouette, while a red shawl with green and yellow fringe is draped over one shoulder.

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Mid-19th Century French Antique Shawls

Materials

Paper

19th Century genre oil painting of an elderly woman in a cottage
19th Century genre oil painting of an elderly woman in a cottage

19th Century genre oil painting of an elderly woman in a cottage

By Haynes King

Located in Nr Broadway, Worcestershire

She is posed wearing glasses with a white cap on her head and a red shawl around her shoulders. To the left, a sewing basket and knitting can be seen on top of a small table covered ...

Category

19th Century Victorian Antique Shawls

Materials

Oil, Panel

K. Mellor after Nathaniel Schmitt - 19th Century Oil, The Gypsy Girl
K. Mellor after Nathaniel Schmitt - 19th Century Oil, The Gypsy Girl

K. Mellor after Nathaniel Schmitt - 19th Century Oil, The Gypsy Girl

Located in Corsham, GB

A striking portrait after Nathaniel Schmitt (1847-1918) depicting a gypsy wearing traditional clothing, with red beads, a yellow cap and a shawl. The composition focuses on the girl'...

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19th Century Antique Shawls

Materials

Oil

Alphonse Mucha "Les Saisons (The Seasons)" Lithographs
Alphonse Mucha "Les Saisons (The Seasons)" Lithographs

Alphonse Mucha "Les Saisons (The Seasons)" Lithographs

Located in New York, NY

Wrapped in a heavy blue shawl, she is enveloped by bare, snow-laden branches, her palette subdued and shadowed.

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Late 19th Century French Art Nouveau Antique Shawls

Materials

Gesso

Pre 1920s Egyptian Black Hammered Metal Assiut Dress
Pre 1920s Egyptian Black Hammered Metal Assiut Dress

Pre 1920s Egyptian Black Hammered Metal Assiut Dress

Located in London, GB

The ancient metal embroidery technique marries cotton mesh with small strips of hammered metal and was fashioned into exotic shawls, dresses and jackets during the flapper era worldw...

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Early 20th Century Egyptian Antique Shawls

Gold Lame Floral Evening Jacket, 1930s
Gold Lame Floral Evening Jacket, 1930s

Gold Lame Floral Evening Jacket, 1930s

Located in Los Angeles, CA

1930s evening jacket in luxurious gold lame. Shawl collared with fold over cuffs. Whimsical floral print.

Category

Early 20th Century Antique Shawls

Benjamin Edward Spence 1822-1866 "Highland Mary" Carved White Marble Sculpture
Benjamin Edward Spence 1822-1866 "Highland Mary" Carved White Marble Sculpture

Benjamin Edward Spence 1822-1866 "Highland Mary" Carved White Marble Sculpture

Located in Los Angeles, CA

She wears a long, fitted floor-length gown with a buttoned bodice and full skirt falling in graceful folds, over which is draped an asymmetrically arranged, heavily fringed plaid sha...

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Mid-19th Century English Baroque Revival Antique Shawls

Materials

Statuary Marble

Portrait of Giuseppe Garibaldi - Lithograph - Late 19th Century
Portrait of Giuseppe Garibaldi - Lithograph - Late 19th Century

Portrait of Giuseppe Garibaldi - Lithograph - Late 19th Century

Located in Roma, IT

The sitter—depicted according to the title—appears wrapped in a patterned shawl and layered garments, rendered with exceptional attention to fabric texture, drapery, and facial expre...

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19th Century Modern Antique Shawls

Materials

Lithograph

MID-19thCENTURY PASTEL PAINTING WITH ALLEGORY OF SPRING
MID-19thCENTURY PASTEL PAINTING WITH ALLEGORY OF SPRING

MID-19thCENTURY PASTEL PAINTING WITH ALLEGORY OF SPRING

Located in Firenze, FI

Inspired by the pose of a famous painting by the Spanish painter Murillo (1618-1682), it depicts a girl displaying flowers on her shawl, also recalling an allegory of spring. The fem...

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Mid-19th Century Italian Antique Shawls

Materials

Wood, Paper, Crayon

Art Deco oak carved wall coatrack with mirror, France 1920s
Art Deco oak carved wall coatrack with mirror, France 1920s

Art Deco oak carved wall coatrack with mirror, France 1920s

Located in Meulebeke, BE

Underneath a paneled board in three parts with in the middle a seven sided original antique beveled mirror and next to it 4 hooks for coats, shawls and bags. The frame was decorated ...

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1920s French Art Deco Antique Shawls

Materials

Metal

Antique Early 20th Century Indian Amritsar Rug
Antique Early 20th Century Indian Amritsar Rug

Antique Early 20th Century Indian Amritsar Rug

Located in Closter, NJ

Kashmir was a major weaving center of shawls at the time. The looms established here by both British and American firms utilized the availability of good quality wool from sheep that...

Category

Early 20th Century Indian Agra Antique Shawls

Materials

Wool, Cotton

Antique Early 20th Century Indian Amritsar Rug
Antique Early 20th Century Indian Amritsar Rug

Antique Early 20th Century Indian Amritsar Rug

Located in Closter, NJ

Kashmir was a major weaving center of shawls at the time. The looms established here by both British and American firms utilized the availability of good quality wool from sheep that...

Category

Early 20th Century Indian Agra Antique Shawls

Materials

Wool, Cotton

Elegant Victorian Lady Portrait – Vanity Fair Marchioness of Waterford 1883
Elegant Victorian Lady Portrait – Vanity Fair Marchioness of Waterford 1883

Elegant Victorian Lady Portrait – Vanity Fair Marchioness of Waterford 1883

Located in Langweer, NL

Draped across her lap lies a colorful shawl, adding a subtle contrast of texture and tone to the otherwise understated palette.

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Late 19th Century British Antique Shawls

Materials

Paper

Mid 19th Century Oil - Lady in Mourning
Mid 19th Century Oil - Lady in Mourning

Mid 19th Century Oil - Lady in Mourning

Located in Corsham, GB

This formal mourning portrait depicts a woman in traditional mid-19th-century attire, featuring a dark dress with a distinctive white collar or shawl and a white bonnet or cap that f...

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Mid-19th Century Antique Shawls

Materials

Oil

Victorian Black Batiste and Cluny Lace Combing Jacket, Studio VL
Victorian Black Batiste and Cluny Lace Combing Jacket, Studio VL

Victorian Black Batiste and Cluny Lace Combing Jacket, Studio VL

By Studio VL

Located in New York, NY

Inserted with fine Cluny lace inserts to the body of the jacket, shawl collar and the wide pagoda sleeves. Mother of pearl button front closure.

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1890s American Antique Shawls

Portrait of an Elegant French Lady. 19th Century.
Portrait of an Elegant French Lady. 19th Century.

Portrait of an Elegant French Lady. 19th Century.

Located in Los Angeles, CA

She wears a dark gown with intricate lace detailing, complemented by an elegantly red shawl and a red/black feathered bonnet adorned with a crimson accent—a masterful study of contr...

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19th Century French Antique Shawls

Materials

Canvas

Miniature Portrait of a Young Girl, 19th Century
Miniature Portrait of a Young Girl, 19th Century

Miniature Portrait of a Young Girl, 19th Century

Located in Toronto, CA

The colours of this miniature are truly exceptional: gorgeous, bright blues and pinks, complemented by the bright red of her shawl. The portrait is elegant and refined, while at the ...

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19th Century American American Colonial Antique Shawls

Materials

Wood, Paint

Austrian Folk Costume Pair, Hausruckkreis – Alpine Genre Scenes, 19th Century
Austrian Folk Costume Pair, Hausruckkreis – Alpine Genre Scenes, 19th Century

Austrian Folk Costume Pair, Hausruckkreis – Alpine Genre Scenes, 19th Century

Located in Langweer, NL

The first scene features figures in traditional dress gathered in conversation, including a mounted man and women wearing regional skirts, shawls, and distinctive headwear. The secon...

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Late 19th Century Austrian Antique Shawls

Materials

Paper

Ferdinando Cavalleri (1794-1865) - Fine 1828 Oil, A Lady of Rome
Ferdinando Cavalleri (1794-1865) - Fine 1828 Oil, A Lady of Rome

Ferdinando Cavalleri (1794-1865) - Fine 1828 Oil, A Lady of Rome

Located in Corsham, GB

The artist puts an emphasis on the rich textures in the composition, drawing the viewers ever closer to the paisley shawl captured in jewel tones and the feathered edges of the ornat...

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Early 19th Century Antique Shawls

Materials

Oil

Austrian Folk Costume Pair, Upper Austria – Elegant Rural Figures, 1876
Austrian Folk Costume Pair, Upper Austria – Elegant Rural Figures, 1876

Austrian Folk Costume Pair, Upper Austria – Elegant Rural Figures, 1876

Located in Langweer, NL

The female figure is shown standing in profile, dressed in a dark traditional skirt with apron, shawl, and a distinctive regional headdress accented with ribbons and decorative eleme...

Category

Late 19th Century Austrian Antique Shawls

Materials

Paper

pair of French 19th century Louis XVI st. Ormolu plaques
pair of French 19th century Louis XVI st. Ormolu plaques

pair of French 19th century Louis XVI st. Ormolu plaques

By Foundry Valsuani

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

At the center of one plaque is the goddess Némésis protecting the god Zeus in the form of a swan while holding a shawl blowing in the wind in the the other hand.

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19th Century French Louis XV Antique Shawls

Materials

Ormolu

Antique Oval Plaster Relief Plaque of a Musical Putto
Antique Oval Plaster Relief Plaque of a Musical Putto

Antique Oval Plaster Relief Plaque of a Musical Putto

Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire

The putto or winged cherub is well-captured, with great wings and a shawl on its back as it plays a violin. A wonderful decorative piece for an interior wall, this classical plaque c...

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Mid-19th Century English Neoclassical Antique Shawls

Materials

Plaster

Two Friends signed F. MOLINA, 1925
Two Friends signed F. MOLINA, 1925

Two Friends signed F. MOLINA, 1925

Located in PARIS, FR

Very beautiful, almost Fauvist atmosphere, portraying two nude women lying on a bed, a richly embroidered cloth or shawl in the foreground. Re-lined on a non-original stretcher.

Category

1920s French Art Deco Antique Shawls

Materials

Canvas

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Antique Shawls For Sale on 1stDibs

There is a range of antique shawls for sale on 1stDibs. Each of these unique antique shawls was constructed with extraordinary care, often using fabric, wool and silk. There are all kinds of antique shawls available, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. Victorian, Arts and Crafts and Art Nouveau antique shawls are consistently popular styles. Many antique shawls are appealing in their simplicity, but Atelier Lam, Andrianna Shamaris and Josef Lorenzl produced popular antique shawls that are worth a look.

How Much are Antique Shawls?

Antique shawls can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price at 1stDibs is $1,682, while the lowest priced sells for $108 and the highest can go for as much as $885,000.