Antique Sheep

Known as the Plutei of Trajan, the marble relief of the bull and sheep of the Suovetaurilia can be viewed to the centre-left, obscured by the Destruction of Debt Records.

Crafted in solid oak, the chairs feature boldly carved frames with pronounced os de mouton (sheep bone) legs and sculptural, undulating stretchers to all sides - a hallmark of the Lo...

At the center stands a shepherd holding a staff, watching over a large flock of sheep that fills much of the background. In the foreground, several sheep and lambs walk near a stream...

A charming pastoral scene by Walter Stuart Lloyd (1845-1959) depicting sheep grazing on Hampstead Heath. The scene is illuminated by gentle moonlight, which breaks through the clouds.

Each artwork features a young gentleman and lady engaged in gentle interaction, surrounded by lush landscapes with trees, sheep, and rustic elements that evoke the tranquility of rur...

The wool is hand-spun from high-altitude sheep and remains rich in natural lanolin, giving the surface a soft, matte luster.

The base of the mantel clock is enhanced by two golden sheep, raised by six circular feet. The décor piece represents the First French Empire time period, era also known as Napoleoni...

On the right bank, a female figure with a child accompanies a flock of sheep along a path. The scene is consistent with the British Romantic landscape tradition, with careful attenti...

The composition is structured with a shepherd guiding a flock of sheep along a descending path in the foreground, leading the eye naturally toward the river and the expansive city be...

The antique kilim runner presents entirely in shades of undyed brown sheep wool. Naturally earth-toned, the wool expresses a range of colors from lighter brown sugar to medium shades...

The looms established here by both British and American firms utilized the availability of good quality wool from sheep that grazed in the nearby mountains. The designs were primaril...

The strong and direct patterns are abstract and geometric, the rigorous color palette usually includes one or more natural sheep tones, and the technique is always a flat tapestry we...

Crafted circa 1875 and set in its original richly carved giltwood frame, the large horizontal canvas depicts a tranquil countryside scene with a herd of cows, sheep, and goats gather...

In the foreground, a group of shepherds herd a flock of sheep, while a splendid castle can be glimpsed in the distance.

A charming watercolour scene by the British artist William Henry Vernon (1820-1909), depicting a little girl watching a flock of sheep with one lonely ewe detached from the rest.

The rich, heavy pile comes from local Irish sheep.

Continental pastoral scene of Jacob meeting Rachel his future wife at the well while watering the sheep, taken from Genesis 29:1-12. Oil on mahogany board in antique Salvatore Rosa g...

Like other members of his family, he painted animals, specialising in rural farm scenes often depicting calves, chickens, pigs and sheep. In 1888, he married Lottie Maud Whetstone a...

Ansonia Gilt Metal Figural Mantel Clock, 19th century, with seated maiden and sheep finial on pierced scroll and crest form base. 13.5" H x 11.25" W x 4.5" D.

Its saturated brown tones are organically derived from sheep’s wool, giving each triangle a slightly variegated look, enhancing the artisanal feel.

The looms established here by both British and American firms utilized the availability of good quality wool from sheep that grazed in the nearby mountains. The designs were primaril...

The composition is distinguished by its theatrical stagecraft: in the foreground, a young woman sits in conversation with a traveler, while beautifully painted cows and sheep stand j...

While he later became known for his evocative depictions of sheep and barn interiors, works such as this reveal his foundation as a landscape painter.

Authentic Navajo rugs are traditionally handwoven from hand-spun wool, sourced from Navajo-Churro sheep, prized for its quality. The weaving is done on a vertical loom, with each str...

Among his most noteworthy works, outside those in museums, are: Les Halles, Washing the Sheep, Haymaking Time, and his large decorative panel for the Sorbonne, Claude Bernard.

Tile 5: A Dutch pastoral scene featuring a shepherd with sheep, dated circa 1660. Tile 6: Biblical scene depicting David and Goliath, dated circa 1780.

Ebonized frame, with beautiful patina. Upholstered in sheep/goat leather.

Elegant pair of Louis XIV armchairs dating from the early 19th century, each resting on legs connected together by a so-called “sheep bone” or Os de Mouton stretcher. Comfortable bac...

Light drifts softly across the hillside, illuminating grazing sheep and guiding the viewer’s eye toward the distant rise and the shifting sky above.

He painted the landscapes of Warwickshire, the Midlands and Wales usually with the inclusion of cattle and sheep and became known as “Baker of Leamington” or “Landscape Baker”.

One scene depicts a tranquil riverside with sheep beneath a mature tree, a small dog in the foreground, and swans gliding across calm water toward a distant village.

The base displays a continuous frieze cast in relief with two sheep flanking a central urn, framed by scrolling foliage at each end.

Constructed entirely of sheep’s wool—from pile to warp and weft—the rug showcases a tightly knotted, low-shear surface that enhances its durability while preserving the organic textu...

For nomads, sheep is wealth itself, and sheep's horns represent the strength and ability of men.

In the arched upper section, a woman holding a vine is flanked by a sheep and eagle with plants growing from the earth on each side.

Known as Two Lovers, the scene captures a courtly pastoral moment between a shepherd and a maiden, surrounded by nature, sheep, and soft drapery — typical of Boucher's idyllic and se...

Known for his bucolic landscapes and tender depictions of animals, Clair masterfully renders a tranquil rural scene featuring a shepherd guiding a flock of sheep down a muddy country...

The presence of the wicker basket (often filled with flowers or fruit) and the flock of sheep are standard symbols of "Arcadia"—a mythical land of peace and simple pleasures.

In the foreground, animals—possibly sheep or dogs—enhance the idyllic, rural setting.

Behind him, a flock of sheep graze on the rugged slopes, emphasizing the pastoral and martial traditions of the region.

At the centre of the composition we find cows, sheep and goats gathered around a body of water, next to them the shepherd is addressing a washerwoman busy cleaning the clothes.

The physicality of the sheep and their anatomy is rendered beautifully, with visible texture to their woolly pelts.

Fine Navajo Indian weaving bolster pillow with fine taupe faux-sheep skin backing.This eye dazzler is in taupe/black/brown & cream ground.

In the center of the painting we find a young washerwoman next to some ruins, an ancient fountain from which cows and sheep drink. On the right appears a man riding a splendid donkey...

In the foreground, a young shepherd rests seated next to a log, surrounded by his flock of sheep and goats. In the center, a young girl approaches him with a wicker basket filled wit...

The palette is masterfully restrained, utilizing undyed ivory and natural sheep's wool to create a complex field of subtle tonal variation.

19th Century antique pottery jardinier / planter, having a lovely farmhouse scene to the front with sheep and sheep dog, the top having a pie crust shape in gold, beautiful autumnal ...

On the right-hand side of the painting, dotted across a field sheep and their lambs create an idyllic backdrop to the stormy scene.

The wool used in 1920 weavings was often hand-carded and hand-spun, producing a durable yet supple textile with a distinctive texture. Natural sheep wool tones — ivory, brown, and bl...

In the foreground, a group of cattle and sheep rest and graze on rocky pasture, their forms rendered with remarkable realism and attention to anatomical accuracy.

The wool used in Oushak weaving—sourced from local Anatolian sheep—is notably silky and resilient, contributing to the rug’s soft handle and long-lasting durability.

Underneath them, a mountain stream flows into the river Llugwy valley below as a flock of sheep take rest on the banks. In the distance beyond, the peak of Moel Siabod rises majestic...

A rare antique tülü, it was made a century ago in south-central Turkey’s Konya region, a center for the breeding of angora sheep, whose lustrous coats give this piece its distinctive...

A stormy sky looms over a countryside village, where a winding stream, grazing sheep, and human figures create a sense of tranquil daily life amidst an impending tempest.

Wonderfully stitched scenes - the shepherd holding a crook, sat beneath a tree, his sheep in the foreground and a cottage in the background.

Pair of antique Darte Brothers cobalt blue porcelain plates magnificently painted with the French countryside, featuring cows, goats and sheep, decorated with gold rims. Each with th...

After the introduction of Churro sheep by the Spanish centuries earlier, wool became central to Navajo life and artistry, and by the early 20th century weaving had shifted from chief...

The dark chocolate brown and ecru-beige are undyed sheep wool (the churro sheep) whereas the red, carrot orange and green are locally dyed synthetics.

The bangle is hallmarked for manufacture from 15 karat yellow gold and features the 'hanged sheep' mark which was used to denote this purity in Australian jewellery in the late 19th ...

The looms established here by both British and American firms utilized the availability of good quality wool from sheep that grazed in the nearby mountains. The designs were primaril...