Antique Thrones

Among the firm’s important surviving works are the imperial throne at Fontainebleau, the jewel cabinet made for Empress Marie Louise and the display cases for the Cabinet des Antique...

The historical Buddha is depicted seated in total inward concentration, resting atop a high, openwork tiered architectural throne. He is sheltered beneath a highly stylized, soaring ...

Our Lady appears seated on the throne with her head covered by a mantle, supporting the inert body of Christ with her left arm.

The character is seated on a throne, a symbol of authority; with seat, cushion and high, wide and open backrest, adorned with projections on both sides.

The companion vase illustrates a pharaoh-like figure seated on a throne, attended by a servant, with a musician playing a harp against a backdrop of towering pyramids, evoking a sens...

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 ...

He was eight when his father ascended the throne in 1762, only to be deposed by Catherine within months and to die shortly afterwards in confinement.

The warm, regal colour palette, ornate throne, and dignified pose all reflect the Victorian fascination with ceremony and symbolism.

The man is sitting on an ornate dragon-backed throne chair whilst his feet rest on a tiger skin rug.

The chest comes from the time shortly after the English Interregnum (The English Commonwealth shortly after the Civil War), which was known as the restoration Period where the monarc...

This extraordinary late 16th-century panel by an artist working in the circle of Spanish painter Miguel Barroso (1538-1590) depicts the Virgin Mary seated upon a raised throne. She g...

He had a military career fighting against Napoleon and asked to assume the position of King of Belgium in 1831, following his turning down of the Greek Throne in 1830. His reign was ...

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.

An elderly king sits upon a richly carved throne, surrounded by family members in a tender and reflective scene.

On the reverse side, AΛEΞANΔPOY / ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ with Zeus seated left facing on throne, holding an eagle and scepter. This coin is in the name and type of Alexander III 'the Great' of Mac...

Most notable is the repeated appearance of Guanyin, the Bodhisattva of Compassion, depicted seated upon a lotus throne surrounded by attendants and celestial beings.

At the center, Polycrates is depicted as a young ruler magnificently dressed in an oriental garment with rich gold embroidery and a pearl-studded turban, seated on a carved throne ad...

The Reverse: A Crowned female allegorical figure of Venezia seated on a throne rising from the sea with the Lion of St. Mark crouched at her feet, 5 ships sailing in the middle and f...

Sensitively rendered wearing a light brown fabric, she nurses twins, and is seated on a high-backed throne patterned with herringbone which suggests a wicker construction.

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.

This 18th Century Bavarian/ Alpine Stag HORN Antler Chair is hand ASSEMBLED and often referred to as an antler throne, HUNTING or lodge chair. it is the coolest one we have ever see...

The modeling shows strong Vajrayana Buddhist influence, visible in the hand gestures (mudras), jewelry detailing, and stylized throne base. The bronze displays a deep, naturally deve...

The outside edge is stamped as you can see R Daws under the Crown with GR either side which means they were given their Royal Warrant under the Throne of King George III The frame ...

This placed Marcus as the heir to the throne, where he delved into studies of Greek and Latin under renowned tutors like Herodes Atticus and Marcus Cornelius Fronto.

In the heart of Byzantium, Justinian I ascended the throne in 527 AD, determined to restore the grandeur of the Roman Empire.

It is easy to identify the sitters of this charming pair of portraits in the rulers of France, namely Louis XV of Bourbon, who ascended the throne in 1715 at the age of just thirteen...

Velázquez Prince on Horseback – Antique Chromolithograph, c.1880 This richly colored antique chromolithograph titled A Pupil of La Haute Ecole reproduces one of the most celebrated ...

Before falling from grace in 31, having become the most powerful man in the Empire, Sejanus also murdered other heirs to the throne, including Germanicus, one of Drusus the Younger's...

The intaglio is characterized by a depiction of Jupiter according to classical iconography: the deity is depicted seated on a throne, holding a lightning bolt that he hurled to demon...

The careful rendering of textures—from the softness of the fur to the intricate decoration of the throne and garments—demonstrates the skill of the engraver and reflects the high sta...

The Queen approaches Solomon’s elevated throne in a gesture of respect and intellectual recognition, her crown and richly worked robes underscoring both her royal status and the vast...

But the latter considered her a threat to the throne and had her imprisoned for almost 20 years: finally, accused of conspiracy, Mary Stuart was condemned to death and executed in 15...

The free spaces on the surfaces of sculptures, such as thrones, dorsal pillars, and bases, were used to carve inscriptions mentioning the name of the deceased and the tomb's owner, a...

In 113 CE, Parthamasiris was installed on the Armenian throne by his uncle, Osroes I, who had deposed his brother Axidares.

He sits a top a shallow throne upon two columnar legs, wearing an elegant, diaphanous robe.

The emperor was crowned on a throne made of ancient red porphyry. The title "porphyrogénnētos," Latinized as Porphyrogenitus ("born in the purple"), was conferred upon a prince or pr...

Antique Chinese Deeply Carved Rosewood Figural Queen Throne Chair with Dragons C1920 Measures - 43.5"H x 28.5"W x 25"D This striking antique Chinese chair, dating to circa 1920, is a...

This exceptional pair of throne chairs are raised by front square tapered legs while the back legs have a slight curve.

The sacralisation of humble figures, typical of his work from these years, is particularly reflected in this watercolour in the woman’s beatific smile, a conventional gesture that se...

In Plate No. 92, we see a bearded figure seated formally on a pale yellow and red-cushioned throne, wearing an ornate robe in blue and green with accents of gold and crimson.

During the Empire and after the Bourbons’ return to the throne, Denière received a large number of significant commissions, even from royal circles.

The facial features—almond-shaped eyes, finely delineated brows, and a narrow mustache with pointed beard—are carefully articulated with delicate brushwork. The throne back is decora...

Gwaliar - Dak Bungalow - 29 Janner 1893 - is an original vintage photo realized during a journey throughout the world performed by Prince Franz Ferdinand von Osterreich Este (1863-19...

Australia - Arthurs Leigh Baggerie - Station - 24 Mai 1893 - is an original vintage photo, part of a journey to Asia and Oceania performed by prince Franz Ferdinand von Osterreich Es...

#5094RM The elephant—symbolic of wisdom, strength, and spiritual steadfastness—is sculpted with careful attention to proportion and ornament, supporting the lotus throne with visu...

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

The painting, which is well preserved, depicts the Madonna and Childen throned between two saints in armour, identifiable from the inscriptions.

The Virgin holds an orb in her right hand, and the Child, blessing, rests on her left arm. She stands upon a throne adorned with polychrome cherub heads, typical of the Spanish Baroq...

This unusual design derives from the first conflict in the Hundred Years’ War – the naval Battle of Sluys in June 1340 – in which English King Edward III laid claim to the French thr...

This statue depicts Ganesh in his classical four-arm seated form on s double-lotus throne. He is characterized iconographically with one truncated tusk, oversized ears and protruding...

The unused surfaces of sculptures, such as thrones, back pillars, and bases, were often employed for inscriptions recording the name of the deceased and owner of the tomb, together w...

Linke produced hundreds of pieces for the palaces of Cairo and Alexandria, including state thrones, reception furniture, and entire suites of rooms.

Antique Spanish Revival mahogany curule / Savonarola style / throne / saddle seat arm chair featuring a pierced and slatted design with acanthus accents.

The view captures the altar, theatre, thrones, pulpit, and seating galleries arranged before the grand procession entered.

Franz Joseph I ascended the throne in 1848, during a turbulent period marked by revolutions across Europe and political upheaval within the Austrian Empire.

Toward the lower section, the plate features divinities or priestly figures seated on sculptural thrones, ritual vessels, and a richly decorated ceremonial throne topped with an impr...

Today, they serve as striking accent or throne chairs, ideal for entryways, libraries, or formal living spaces where historical presence and texture are desired.

As a deceased king, Osiris always appears mummified: on his funerary bed, seated on the throne, or standing, as the victor over death. He was often also depicted with a green face, a...

The Choreography of the Seat: The high, protective curve of the left side provides a grand "throne" for one to sit upright, while the long, sloping "S-curve" allows a second person ...

Plate I – Upper scene The Heavenly Throne Saint John beholds the throne of God, radiant with divine light and surrounded by angels and heavenly beings.