Antique Thrones

To his left stands a second emperor wearing a laurel wreath, while senators, soldiers, attendants, and noble figures assemble around the throne in a scene of remarkable ceremonial gr...

Seated in meditation on a throne in the classic bhumisparsha mudra, also known as the “earth-touching gesture,” where Buddha touches the ground with his right hand.

After the death of William III in 1702, Anne ascended the throne as queen, making Prince George consort to the sovereign during the early years of the eighteenth century.

The eldest son of Louis XIV and Maria Theresa of Austria, he was heir to the French throne and received an extensive education and training intended to prepare him for his future rol...

Upon Antoninus Pius’ death in 161 AD, Marcus Aurelius ascended to the throne, ruling jointly with Lucius Verus. Educated by some of the most distinguished scholars of his age, inclu...

This antique Chinese altar figure dates to the early 20th century and depicts the God of Wealth in glazed ceramic. Seated upon a throne, Caishen presides over the home with a watch...

An exceptionally rare and imposing English Regency mantel clock, circa 1810, modelled as the ancient mother goddess Cybele, seated upon a throne and holding the clock in her hands an...

The Buddhas are surrounded by a richly conceived celestial landscape of stylised mountains, clouds, lotus blossoms and architectural throne bases, all meticulously articulated with e...

Obverse: IMP C M AVR SEV ALEXAND AVG; Laureate and Draped Bust of the Emperor Facing Righ Reverse: PM TR P II COS PP; Pax Standing to the Left, Holding a Branch and a Cornucopia Eve...

The Prince of Wales's feathers are the heraldic badge of the Prince of Wales, the heir to the British throne. The badge consists of three white ostrich feathers.

Obverse: NERO CAESAR – AVGVSTVS, laureate head right Reverse: SALVS, Salus sitting on throne left, holding patera Weight: 3.21 g Grade: Good very fine Mint: Rome Reference: RIC 60 Y...

Conceived as Consular Thrones, they combine Greek and Roman elements with their palm-wrapped griffin monopidia supporting arm-rests terminating in palm-flowered acroteria.

The clothing of the figures, rich in folds and now faded decorations, recalls the European Baroque style, reinterpreted with local taste and techniques. The throne, large and shaped,...

This iconographic type unmistakably draws on the earlier Romanesque depiction of the *Sedes Sapientiae*, the “Throne of Wisdom.” In this depiction, Mary appears as the throne of the ...

Published in London in 1816, the print commemorates Bernadotte’s remarkable transformation from Marshal of France under Napoleon to heir apparent of the Swedish throne, later reignin...

Putting Alexander's face on his own coinage was how Lysimachos argued his right to the throne. Carlo Giuliano came to London from Naples in the 1860s and worked for Castellani and R...

He was Bishop of Worcester during the Reformation and Church of England chaplain to King Edward VI, but was arrested on charges of treason and burned when the Catholic Mary I ascende...

Prattware Pearlware Prince of Wales Feathers Plaques, Pair, Circa 1800–1820 Staffordshire, England, Circa 1800–1820 Each of these large circular pearlware plaques is molded in relie...

Finally, the Allegory of the City of Antwerp, featuring a richly dressed female figure seated on a throne to personify the city, presents the same pyramidal composition with the cent...

He laments that historians often omit exact dates of birth, death, or accessions to the throne, which "causes so much obscurity and so many confusions in ancient history."

The composition presents Padmasambhava seated majestically upon a lotus throne, surrounded by smaller sacred figures, flowering vegetation and a stylised mountainous landscape.

The intricate details, including turquoise accents and the floral motifs on her throne, reflect the high level of artistry that characterizes traditional Nepali craftsmanship.

The Cretan king Minos, a son of Zeus, asked the sea god Poseidon to grant him a miracle to consolidate his kingship and deter possible claimants to the throne. He was to let a white ...

While many Ningxia pieces were designed for ceremonial seating, the dimensions of this particular rug suggest it may have served a specialized function, perhaps as a narrow throne ma...

It was during this period that he began royal commissions and was appointed Goldsmith to Frederick, Prince of Wales, the heir apparent to the British throne. By 1735, he had become i...

Jacobite portraits thus served as visual reminders of James III’s health, vigour, and ultimate determination to regain the throne.(4) The whole family took their portraits seriously;...

An important antique Welsh vernacular Eisteddfod carved oak throne chair (Cadair Eisteddfod), from North Wales, Flintshire, dated 1901.

They are not general royal decoration, but a direct reference to Solomon’s throne as described in 1 Kings 10, where lions stand beside the armrests and additional lions appear on the...

Our work is likely to be a preparatory study or, more probably, a fragment of a larger composition, perhaps a Sacred Conversation featuring the Madonna on the throne surrounded by sa...

Provenance: Private collection, Belgium; Galerie Chenel, Paris; Private collection, London This beautiful little fragment was likely made for a larger relief sculpture, and is co...

Their monumental scale gives them the character of ceremonial or throne-style seating, making them ideal as commanding end chairs around a substantial dining table.

Kalachakra is presented in his complex multi-armed, multi-faced form within a dramatic aureole of flames, standing upon a lotus throne and surrounded by richly rendered sacred imagery.

On the right, the crowned Pharaoh is seated upon an imposing carved and gilded wooden throne, surrounded by his dignitaries. The precise rendering of the figures and the careful trea...

The oval top plate shows a fantastic natural grain and thrones on two beautifully carved, solid nutwood columns which are mounted on a great looking two-feet base.

Early 20th Century Jacobean Style Barley Twist Oak, Cane High back and Needlepoint Upholstered Seat Throne style Armchair. Measuring 24" in width, 27" in depth and 48.25" in height.

In 1654, Christina famously abdicated the Swedish throne. She subsequently converted to Roman Catholicism, an extraordinary decision for the former monarch of a strongly Protestant k...

His artistic fortune was closely linked to Carlo Alberto's accession to the throne in 1831 and he maintained a close association with him until his death in 1949.

The royal courts of India, in particular, provided Baccarat with some of their most astonishing commissions for such items as thrones, tombs and chandeliers, as in this phenomenal ex...

Peter seated upon a carved marble throne holding the key to heaven with his arm raised to give his blessing.

Portions of the inscription appear to include verses from Ayat al-Kursi (The Throne Verse), one of the most revered passages of the Qur'an and a text long associated with divine prot...

The Buddha is depicted seating on a plinth throne in an "Adamantine" position (Vajrasana), with his legs crossed and the soles of both feet turned up (also known as double lotus posi...

This panel is carved into the backrest of a historic 17th-century style oak throne chair (often referred to as the Earl of Portland Chair).

The composition centers around a towering high-back throne form flanked by two lower armchairs, unified beneath an architectural crest carved with the initials "BPOE" and surmounted ...

The master has placed the triumphant figure of the Virgin at the centre of the composition: statuesque, enveloped in clouds, depicted seated as if on a throne of clouds, her gaze tur...

Above is a raised platform with the Goddess Athena at the center with her throne supported on a richly chased Rais de Coeur band.

In the painting, the coal stove serves as a throne for Death, an enormous and strange puppet without strings, extending its claws to grasp the head of a woman with cerulean skin and ...

Tsongkhapa is shown seated in meditation upon a lotus throne, wearing the distinctive yellow pandita hat associated with the Gelugpa school.

It follows the story of his miraculous conception and birth, his many exploits defeating demons in his youth and his subsequent exile, defeat of the demon Ravana, and eventual restor...

From this point on, Edward was expected to play the heir to the throne. His female attendants were dismissed and his education became that of a prince.

The composition presents five distinct manifestations of Manjushri seated upon lotus thrones, each surrounded by delicate aureoles and intricate ornamental details.

Description This finely cast gilt bronze sculpture, dating to the early 19th century Rattanakosin period, depicts Buddha Shakyamuni seated in siddhasana (the “perfect posture”) upon...

This is a savonorola style throne chair.. It has lots of detailed carving and an inlaid back.

Excellent early and rare study of Lady Stuart a potential successor to the throne of Elizabeth I, wearing a red & white dress, elaborate lace collar and jewellery with a white rose i...

With this, he is telling the "father of all the gods," Amun-Ra, that while he reigned on Earth, he always upheld truth and justice from the throne. Ramses III is depicted as dead and...

A couple, perhaps royalty, are positioned in the centre as if on a throne, flanked by other figures watching the spectacle.

His landing at Torbay marked the beginning of the events now known as the Glorious Revolution, which ultimately resulted in the deposition of King James II and the accession of Willi...

Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this lovely antique hand carved Throne armchair dated 1685 to commemorate the passing of King Charles II and...

Its relatively compact size (approximately 8 x 5 feet) and ornate detail suggest it may have been used in a temple or palace setting, possibly as a throne rug or decorative wall hang...

Horrix enjoyed highly acclaimed success and thanks to their good reputation, they were asked in 1883 to built the Royal throne of King William III of the Netherlands.

The figure is shown in a relaxed yet dignified pose upon a rocky throne, richly draped in flowing robes and adorned with delicate jewelry and an elaborate headdress.