Antique Tattoo

Unique series of tattoo prints Photographic artwork representing 1930s-1950s tattoo figures in

skin was decorated at an early age by a master tattoo artist with an elaborate all-body design of

, portraying a fireman, is shown in this print. His tattooed arms are on display and he is carrying a matoi

Mid-Century floor lamp was featured in the movie the girl with the dragon tattoo.

produces a durable fabric. The designs are based on centuries old Mehindi (henna hand tattoo) designs

with excellent tattoos. Mint condition. Ex Orlando FL collection. Compare, The Shaft Tomb

homogeneous anthropomorphic faces with forehead and cheek tattoos. Semi-hard reddish coloured wood, white

bone carefully placed throughout. The center of the chest is a common tattoo symbol, dotted with stones

watering of the crops, symbols which can also be seen in traditional indigenous Moroccan amazing tattoos

Fidelity & Love Emblematic in its modern incarnations, including tattoos and emoticons, the heart

the nickname 'Panther Head'. In some records, he is said to have been tattooed on the face and exiled

” (Rochishin ransui godaizan kongôjin o uchikowasu no zu). This heavily tattooed Chinese hero has returned from

.' Old print depicting natives of the Caribbean showing their tattoos and costumes. Originates from

traditional Berber tattooes. Dinet painted several versions of this and other paintings of Berber people, the

Vintage 1990's JEAN PAUL GAULTIER pullover comes in a black & beige tattoo design wool / polyamide

Indulge in the exquisite design of this Rosewood Jewellery Box, adorned with brass corner brackets and a striking vacant initial plate. This exquisite piece is a true testament to...

the traditional dances of the Caroline Islands, Micronesia. It shows men with tattoos, wearing

moko (facial tattoo) and stylized garment carvings reflect the mana and ancestral lineage of the sitter

represents a tribe. Local tribes in this region are know to Tattoo their faces and a necklace tattoo

, and prominent nostrils. The face is intricately detailed with numerous tattoos. The neck is adorned

a tribe. Local tribes in this region are know to Tattoo their faces. For purposes of identifying

arms, bearded or completely tattooed I guess. But I like to think that it could have been about girls

would have been ubiquitous in daily life; carved into wooden objects and tattooed onto bodies. The

integral finial carved as a Maori chief. The figure head with Maori tattoos across face with well carved

.' Old print depicting natives of the Caribbean showing their tattoos and costumes. Originates from

objects and tattooed onto bodies. The conjoined spiral is amongst the oldest of images from ancient Europe

primarily in Angola. This mask is intricately carved and is recognizable by the use of facial tattoos

motifs that would have been ubiquitous in daily life carved into wooden objects and tattooed onto bodies

decorative tattoo on the head top while the figure maintains a meditative pose. While the precise function

stylized geometric motifs representing tattooing or scarification and faces, adding to the impressive

particular importance in tribal culture. Believed to have evolved from tattooing, it had always been used as

particular importance in tribal culture. Believed to have evolved from tattooing, it had always been used as

from tattooing, it had always been used as a conduit through which tribal and individual identity could

tradition held particular importance in tribal culture. Believed to have evolved from tattooing, it had

to induce trances to communicate with the gods. It features decorative tattoo on the head top while

him involved his challenge to charges of treason by ripping off his jacket to reveal four tattoos on

particular importance in tribal culture. Believed to have evolved from tattooing, it had always been used as

importance in tribal culture. Believed to have evolved from tattooing, it had always been used as a conduit

particular importance in tribal culture. Believed to have evolved from tattooing, it had always been used as

from tattooing, it had always been used as a conduit through which tribal and individual identity could

from tattooing, it had always been used as a conduit through which tribal and individual identity could

Great image of tattooing Unframed. Chromo-lithograph Published, C.1900 The measurement is the

shown with distinctive body art, possibly tattoos or body paint, which cover their arms, legs, and

This lithograph by Karl Joseph Brodtmann depicts a fully tattooed man from Nuku Hiva, part of the

Title: The Actor Ichikawa Ichizō III as Nozarashi Gosuke, likened to Shi Jin the Nine Dragoned (Kyūmonryū Shishin ni hisu) from the “Pine” triptych of the series A Modern W...

contemporary iconography also widely used in tattoos. Angels, in many spiritual traditions, are seen as

in the 1700s. Rustic mesh patterns and simplified organic symbols tattoo the surface, the mesh

, highlighting the intricate facial tattoos (moko) that signify his rank, heritage, and achievements. The moko’s

ferocious seated tiki at each end, bodies covered in tattoos, and tongues out. The eyes have been inlaid

by small, balanced features, often elaborate hairstyles or figures on top, and various facial tattoos

Pre-Columbian Nayarit smoking or eating figure with painted polychromed swirling and tribal tattoo

tribal banded tattoo. The statue is most likely a shamanistic idol to protect the indigenous community

elaborate tattoos or painted motifs. Her head is characteristically oversized and presents almond-shaped

by small, balanced features, often elaborate hairstyles, and delicate facial tattoos. Dimensions

symbols in Japanese and Chinese culture. One popular traditional Japanese tattoo motif is the form of koi

pronounced breasts though covered with elaborate tattoos or painted motifs. She holds a stripe-patterned bowl

produced many advertisements and designs for tattoos.

Beautiful porcelain peint main (hand painted) vintage slot machine trinket box by Limoges, circa 1980s. This piece is in very good vintage condition with no chips or cracks and measu...

Screen with free-standing structure in corrugated paper-board extracted from pure cellulose. Completely recyclable and non-pollutive. Upper and lower edges in techno-polymer in matte...

'Plissé White Edition' pleated textile table lamp by Folkform for Örsjö. This unique table lamp was awarded “Lighting of the Year 2022” by Residence Magazine Sweden, who called it “...

Upper Cretaceous, about 70-65 million years ago (Maastrichtian) Morocco The skull is reconstructed in good proportions with fossil pieces found in a phosphate mine in Morocco. I att...

Jim Beckner's (US based) "Cruise Room #8" is an original, handmade oil painting depicting a Denver landmark born the day after the repeal in 1933. The Cruise Room is Denver's longest...

Sculptural Mid Century Modern Brass Bed, probably Italian, circa 1970s. It can accommodate a queen size mattress. Here are the detailed measurements: 47.5" headboard height Overall w...

The Knight Errant English School, circa 1900 after the painting by John Everett Millais (1829-1896) oil painting on board, framed board: 13 x 10 inches framed: 17 x 14 inches

We are pleased to present this painting by Ernst Lundström, dedicated to the esteemed sculptor Per Hasselberg. The dedication on the front of the painting makes this piece particular...

Although this painting dates to 1951, a few years after the Works Progress Administration (WPA) period ended in the 1940s, this tight composition of two pipe fitters doing their work...

A fine and unusual pair of Art Deco hexagon form cut rock crystal obelisks, beautifully hand-cut and hand-polished, Paris.

Italian Venetian style (20th Cent) octagonal shaped painted and decorated metal and wood bird cage with 8 upholstered seat and back cushions around base. (Franco Zefferelli Collection)

Heavy pair of vintage bronze plated bookends depict a seated scholar reading a book. The bookends are attributed to Pompeian Bronze Co, who were manufacturing this style of bookends...

Vintage Champagne bucket / wine cooler with swan handles, France. A rare and magnificent large champagne cooler from the early 20th century, crafted in Lyon, France. With its grand h...

Academic life drawing of male nude with charcoal and graphite by Mark Beard, "MB 085A" graphite, Conte crayon and charcoal on Arches paper 30 x 18.5 inches unframed Signed, lower rig...

Green patinated bronze sculpture of an archer by Michel Decoux (1837-1924). This petite Art Deco sculpture beautifully captures the elegant formal language of the period. Crafted in ...

This Sabi Modern Platform Bed is made in the heart of Ohio with locally sourced wood. Each is hand-made from solid white maple (or the wood of your choice) and finished with a beaut...