Antique Thrones

, born on October 24, AD 51, ascended to the Roman imperial throne in AD 81, succeeding his father

looks like a spirit of the Greek god Zeus sitting on a throne. This piece tells a subtle but fascinating

their good reputation, they were asked in 1883 to built the Royal throne of King William III of the

. Today, they serve as striking accent or throne chairs, ideal for entryways, libraries, or formal living

, and throne draped in luxurious fabrics. The highly detailed rendering conveys a deliberate image of

Italian gilt wooden wall bracket is like a throne on which she fully deserves to be displayed. If you

Siècles, offers a rare and vivid portrayal of two high-ranking figures seated on stylized thrones, dressed

of Bourbon, who ascended the throne in 1715 at the age of just thirteen and was nicknamed the

monarch. The view captures the altar, theatre, thrones, pulpit, and seating galleries arranged before the

, Marie-Thérèse's husband was heir to the throne, and she was addressed as Madame la Dauphine

of Louis XIV, ascended to the throne of Spain in 1700. Many portrait painters of the Regency

perfect complement for one’s “throne,” or more modestly, a fireside chair. Now where’s that bottle of port?

This is an absolutely beautiful and unusual Louis XIV style Throne armchair with original tapestry

may have been used in a temple or palace setting, possibly as a throne rug or decorative wall hanging

commissions for such items as thrones, tombs and chandeliers, as in this phenomenal example. In fact, a

eyes, sitting on a lotus throne in half-ease post. Holding his Shakujo staff and a jewel, he was posed

the manner of classic throne backsplashes from the Pâla period, with superimposed elephants, vyala

represents the emperor, the imperial household, and the Japanese people. It is said that emperors’ thrones

pressed floral motifs, and gilt decorative elements. The overall form resembles a throne or reliquary seat

on couches and thrones, highlighting the classical language of repose, authority, and ritual. The

on couches and thrones, highlighting the classical language of repose, authority, and ritual. The

over his form, cascading in soft folds around the tiered throne on which he sits. The facial expression

homage. Seated on a throne beneath a rich canopy, she modestly accepts the offerings presented to her: a

William IV, before Queen Victoria's accession to the English throne in 1837. Inside is a moving and

Secretary of State Sir Francis Walsingham on the right. Queen Elizabeth came to the throne in 1558 and ruled

time George I ascended the throne. Throughout the 1720s and 30s, Georgian Palladianism became the

revolt to depose the new king, James II, and claim the throne from his uncle. The brief Monmouth

"throne," and she is depicted as a powerful sorceress who resurrected her husband and protected Egypt's

here according to a widespread, but not usual, iconography that sees her seated on a throne

fortune and prosperity), seated on a throne, holding a scepter in her left hand and a cornucopia in her

Antique Spanish Revival mahogany curule / Savonarola style / throne / saddle seat arm chair

English Oak with wonderful original colour and patina , Gothic Revival throne-armchairs in solid oak

the death of Edward III, the 10-year-old Richard succeeded to the throne. Biography: George Vertue

of wine, is the main figure and is personified by a half-dressed boy seated in a basket throne with

, drawn from the Book of Kings. King Solomon is shown seated upon his throne, holding his scepter in one

on an ornamented throne, holding Nike which crowns the kings name, and resting her left arm on a

houses. There are no daises. The only dais platforms are in the Forbidden City Imperial throne rooms and

. Seated on a heavenly throne, with three lively angels behind her-two at left, one at right-the Virgin

, famous for his nine paradoxes. The figure is seated with robes flowing over a classical throne while his

layout suggests it was used as a temple hanging, throne back, or processional textile within an imperial

Antique French Walnut Throne Chair or Antique Armchair that has been completely disassembled

, an architectural composition is placed with columns framing a figure of Christ sitting on the throne

the honors of war and restores his throne. The Macedonian king once again proved himself magnanimous

year as Queen Victoria came to the throne, the firm was awarded the Royal Warrant for their supply of

Auletes, was the last ruler of Egypt's Ptolemaic dynasty before Cleopatra ascended to the throne. His

, inspired by early medieval throne designs and reinterpreted in the Renaissance Revival tradition. Hand

statement making pair of throne armchairs are raised by patinated Brass casters the scrolled legs with

side, King Hetoum I is seated, forward facing, on Leonine throne, holding a lis-tipped scepter. On the

his death, ascending the throne at the age of nine after the assassination of his father, Henry IV

‘Nebkherpure’ (𓇳 𓆣 𓏦 𓎟) cartouche, the throne name of Tutankhamen, with the literal meaning “Ra is the lord

monarch of the House of Tudor. Henry attained the throne when his forces defeated King Richard III at the

Christ with the Sacred Heart to one side; to the other, the Virgin Mary as Madonna and Child on a throne

Christ to his fate. Carved in deep intricate relief. Pilate is seated on a throne adorned with an Aquila

Throne room).

six elegantly designed barely twist side armchairs and two end throne armchairs, all upholstered in

a noble spectator looks on. The rich brocade background, opulent throne, and the highly detailed

, seated in Vajrasana posture on a lotus throne. On his head is a five-pointed crown, symbolizing the Five