Antique Swift

He spent years making "colour transcripts"—not literal copies, but loose interpretations of his favourite Old Master paintings. He developed a swift, spontaneous technique, using a m...

A spirited and atmospheric drawing by Jean-Louis Forain, one of the most celebrated illustrators and chroniqueurs of Parisian life in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Execute...

An Unusually Large Napoleonic Prisoner of War Carved Bone Working Model of the French Revolutionary Guillotine The Recumbent Body of the Queen, Marie Antoinette, Lying on a Podium be...

The brush moves freely across the surface, particularly in the darker passages around the neck and shoulder, where the paint is applied with swift, almost calligraphic strokes. In co...

Sophisticated and deeply elegant, this unique piece begins with an earthy border that swiftly gives way to an autumnal inner frame patterned with rich pink and orange florals.

Renowned for its exceptional craftsmanship and elegant proportions, Gillows swiftly became synonymous with quality. Consequently, other designers frequently commissioned the firm t...

Large cumulus clouds rise and disperse across a bright blue field, their forms articulated through swift and confident brushstrokes. The paint is handled with a notable immediacy, su...

Mercury is holding a caduceus in his left hand, and both his feet and his cap are winged, all symbols of his swift speed, and suggestive of the remarkable flight taken by Lindbergh.

The use of line — at times swift and nervous, at others more precise to define specific groups — suggests a compositional study rather than a finished work, but one that remains fasc...

The foreground water is rendered with swift horizontal strokes that capture the movement of the surface, while the boats and harbour structures are constructed through more concentra...

He typically worked without preparatory sketches, painting swiftly with confident brushwork and dramatic control of ink tonalities.

A limited number became available on the market before they were swiftly acquired. We have recently obtained one such outstanding specimen.

Established by Gennaro Chiurazzi (1840–1906), the Fonderia Chiurazzi originated from a modest foundry founded in Naples in 1870. It swiftly gained renown, expanding into a workshop w...

Classical motif decoration to the whole and inset panels depicting Cranes among reeds and Swifts flying among flowers. (some old professional restoration) Batch 80 ANKZ 62964

Charles produced 100 black & white illustrations for an edition of Jonathan Swift’s Gulliver’s Travels in 1894, illustrated Pride & Prejudice by Jane Austin in 1895, and a two-volume...

Charles produced 100 black & white illustrations for an edition of Jonathan Swift’s Gulliver’s Travels in 1894, illustrated Pride & Prejudice by Jane Austin in 1895, and a tw...

RARE museum-quality example of a 19th‑century Russian plein‑air oil study on canvas, executed with swift, confident brushstrokes by the skilled hand of a masterful artist.

However, its immediate popularity led to its swift publication by the magazine La Plume as a decorative panel with the title Reverie (daydream).

Large Swedish Candlestick, early 19th century Parts from yarn swifters, called "nyst krona," with brass candlestick holders from the same period.

Large Swedish Candlestick, early 19th century Parts from yarn swifters, called "nyst krona," with brass candlestick holders from the same period.

Unlike military swords, these ceremonial blades were broad, straight, and unsharpened at the tip, symbolizing purity of purpose- to deliver a swift and dignified execution without in...

The present painting is a small yet evocative autumn landscape that exemplifies Arborelius’s vibrant color and swift, expressive brushwork in his mature style.

The symbolism is multilayered: dolphins, since antiquity, have connoted protection, swiftness, and naval prowess, while the orb and fleur-de-lis elevate the piece into the realm of s...

Valk’s globes soon met with widespread acclaim, and he swiftly produced several globes with 3,6,9,12,15, 18, and 24” diameters.

He was frequently portrayed with wings on his cap and heels to signify his swiftness. Mercury leaps forward on his left leg while gracefully pointing upward with his right arm, crea...

News of this extraordinary event spread swiftly and widely throughout the land. CREATOR Unknown.

News of this extraordinary event spread swiftly and widely throughout the land. CREATOR Unknown.

This “tree of life” imagery—rooted in Indian, Persian, and Chinese artistic traditions—was swiftly adopted by European consumers, becoming a favored emblem of the globally intertwine...

The energetic pen work, combined with swiftly applied brown wash, creates a scene that is both dramatic and poetic.

The ship is shown under full sail with three prominent masts, a graceful hull, and flowing banners, navigating through open waters under a cloudy sky. Feluccas were swift and versat...

The composition highlights the power and elegance of the mail packet steamer cutting swiftly through the Channel waters under a burnished sky, with the chalk cliffs of Dover in the d...

Returning to the work under study, the dark background accentuates the saint’s virile physique, marked by time and penance, with intensified muscular rendering, focusing the light on...

The scene draws on the First Book of Samuel, in which David, a simple shepherd, faces the Philistine champion Goliath armed only with a sling and his faith. With a swift gesture, gui...

Despite his father's strong influence, though, Jac developed a technique that was uniquely his own: paint is applied in swift and short brushstrokes of opaque color, at times overlap...

By the mid-1920s, she was attending the summer classes in oil painting with Frank Swift Chase (1886-1958) on Nantucket, and she rapidly became a plein air painter in the bold style o...

Here, Augustus the Strong was at the helm of one of Europe’s most glittering courts. Rising swiftly through the ranks, he was soon appointed Court and Justice Councillor and became ...

The first Galle landscapes were made c 1908 and depicted many images swiftly banned by Galle's widow including any human features.

They are a wonderfully molded pair of soldiers mounted on horseback and holding flags. they look as if the are riding swiftly to carry messages over rough terrain. They have wonderfu...

He is best known for his depictions of street scenes and the liveliness of city life, being able to capture the animated and swift motions of a bustling world.

We are pleased to offer air transport of this chest at a discounted rate of $1600, which includes full insurance and white-glove care—ensuring the piece reaches you safely and swiftl...

This loose, impressionistic brushwork brings an immediacy to the scene, as if the artist painted swiftly outdoors to seize the moment before it faded.

This tactile quality is reinforced by his application of paint, which is executed in swift, energetic strokes—each fleck and dab of color adding depth and dynamism to the scene.

This beautiful watercolour study with gum arabic depicts two affluent gentleman shooting with hounds before a landscape. In swift flight a woodcock can be seen to the right of the co...

It has a fish-like tail, numerous legs along its body and extremely long hairs that protrude from its nostrils; all these features help the creature move swiftly in water. In Greek m...

It is decorated with birds, a lion, and a deer, referencing the verse from Pirkei Avot, "Strong as a lion, swift as a deer to do your will, our Father in heaven".

The "Book of Worlds" aimed to bring the diversity of nature to a broader audience, and this piece exemplifies that mission by highlighting the Common Kingfisher, a bird admired for i...

In Jewish thought, the deer represents swiftness, beauty, and a yearning for the divine, reminiscent of the biblical verse, "As the deer pants for the water brooks, so pants my soul ...

Antique bird print depicting the chimney swallow, house martin, common swift and esculent swallow. This print originates from 'Museum of Natural History' by Sir John Richardson.

Whether gracing a living room, bedroom, or foyer, this mirror will swiftly become the focal point of your home. Indulge in a piece of history and opulence with our 19th-century monu...

Her professional success followed swiftly, with commissions from leading publications like The Saturday Evening Post.

His friend, Hans Heysen, wrote that the Seine had first ‘captured his heart’ during his student days, and the ‘fascination of its swiftly running waters, its bridges, its barges and ...

Notable Features: - Cavalier Japonais: The cavalryman is shown riding at a gallop, wearing traditional armor with distinct layered garments. His swift movement conveys the dynamic na...

Maitland’s career advancement was swift and he earned a promotion to Lieutenant in April of 1795, serving on HMS Andromeda, and, soon afterwards, Venerable.

Though radical in its implications, the order was swiftly reversed after President Andrew Johnson assumed office, and the vast majority of land was returned to white landowners.

Unlike larger kangaroos, it was a solitary species, active during the night and known for its swift, agile movements. This print is a valuable historical representation of Austral...

Wells moved to New York in the late 1920s, swiftly immersing himself in the lively artistic and intellectual scene of Harlem.

Numerous figures in eighteenth-century costume, ladies, gentlemen and masked revellers, are gathered around a central table, animated by a lively and unstudied movement. The brushwor...

The two opposing 74s swiftly became entangled because of fouled anchor cables, and they opened fire on one another at 10:30 pm.

His gaze is directed away, captured in contemplation or perhaps lost in distant thoughts. Painted with swift strokes, the artwork embodies spontaneity, presenting an unfinished portr...

A curved sabre with a gilded grip, likely used by cavalry for swift strikes. 5. A polearm featuring a hooked blade, designed to unseat mounted opponents.