Antique Vest

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The fine casting depicting a vestal virgin signed "Peiffer”. Artist: Auguste Joseph Peiffer (1832-1886) Origin: French Date: 19th century Dimension: 20 in. x 8 1/2 in. x 7 in.

During their term of office, the Vestal Virgins were bound to chastity. The loss of a Vestal Virgin's virginity was considered an ominous sign for the Roman community.

Statues of attendant crafted from terracotta, dressed in a black coat-like garment with a vest adorned with swirling patterns. Set on rectangular bases.

Beautiful Detached Fresco shaped in Octagonal Form designed by a Roman Master of the beginning of 19th century. In excellent conditions. This artwork is shipped from Italy. Under ex...

Life-size terracotta statue depicting a Vestal Virgin or temple attendant in classical attire, standing next to a column bearing an oil flame.

First third of the 20th century China A red embroidered wool twill jacket from the Beijing Opera, China, dating from the first third of the 20th century. Tunic cut with stand-up coll...

The perfection in the carving technique makes this sculpture very Special. It is carved from a fine carrara white marble with artistic Perfection. The folds in her gown and drapin...

Well painted boy with vest and waistcoat holding a kite with ribbon and twine.

The striking avant-garde constructivist composition depicts a sophisticated lady in an elegant dark blue gown under a luxurious black coat trimmed with white fur collar, below her ar...

There is a Dancing Faun, a Seated Hermes or Mercury Resting, a Satyr with wine sack and a Danaide or Vestal Virgin holding a water bowl. The tallest is the dancing faun at just ove...

The muscular figure stands with feet apart, wearing a fundoshi (loincloth) and a vest decorated with flowers and whorl patterns, carrying a rice bale over his left shoulder.

A well executed and extremely rare portrait of what appears to be a 3 year old Imperial Aristocratic Russian boy dressed in an iconic sailor suit worn over a vest bearing the emb...

The Temple of Vesta was tended by the six Vestal Virgins, drawn between the ages of 6 and 10 from freeborn, or traditionally, aristocratic families.

The gent wears a feathered hat, with a collared vest, trousers and boots. Each section has been gorgeously set using a different marbles/agate/hardstones creating fantastic colour co...

Our sheet offers a quiet scene in which two gentlemen are featured, each sporting the extravagant hats, vests and tall boots typical of the 19th century, inspired by the 17th century...

Fine quality pair of cold painted bronze sculptures of Bedouins, garbed in short pants with colorful cold painted striped sashes and a gunbelt concealing a pair of daggers at their w...

French Victorian style gilt framed character portrait oil painting of dog wearing a tie and jacket with a brown vest.(att: THIERRY PONCELET)

Grant in full uniform, with shoulder strap stars on his long uniform coat, a buttoned vest, white shirt, and bow tie. One of his hands is behind his back, while the other hand is tuc...

The figure stands barefoot and confidently posed, wearing loose garments, an embroidered vest, patterned headwear, and carrying a curved knife tucked into a broad sash, reflecting th...

He is wearing trousers with side buttons, a vest, and coat with the top button fastened, with one hand in his pocket while holding up a book with the other.

He is dressed in layered garments including a brown suede-like vest, red neck tie, brown and khaki shirt, and rust and beige breeches.

He is dressed in layered garments including a long brocade vest, yellow neck tie, red jacket, and gold breeches, all accented with intricate trims and period appropriate detailing.

Man from Murcia, Spain – Hand-Coloured Lithograph by Markaert, c.1845 Description: This hand-coloured lithograph depicts a man from Murcia in southeastern Spain, wearing regional dr...

Provenance: - Peale History Center and Library, Pawling, NY, USA - Previously connected to the American Colony in Jerusalem through the Spafford/Vester family

He is dressed in layered garments including a long brocade vest, yellow neck tie, red jacket, and gold breeches, all accented with intricate trims and period appropriate detailing.

In this example, both coat and vest are lavishly embellished with gold embroidery, while the buttons are gilded - details that signal prosperity and refinement.

Depicts a gentleman in evening wear with a floral vest, holding gloves and hat. Inscribed "A mon ami Lhéritier (To my friend Lethier) Georges Cain 1881" at lower right.

Power was officially vested in the Roman Senate, executive magistrates, and legislative assemblies, but Augustus held lifetime tenure as commander-in-chief, tribune, and censor.

Mounted on the horse is a jockey dressed in vivid racing silks — a blue cap and vest with bright red sleeves, white breeches, and polished black riding boots.

Rare old print of NAPOLEON in the classic image: with his right hand tucked into his vest. This print is very old, therefore there is some little imperfection , not very important.

The children wear loose harem trousers, short vests over shirts, and turbans wrapped around their heads, details that clearly situate the scene within an Ottoman cultural context.

Extremely Rare Japanese Karakuri Ningyo Holding a Fox Mask, Edo Period, Ca. 1840 DIMENSIONS 20” high without raised arm 22” high with raised arm holding the fox mask 16" wide 15" de...

Impressive 19th century Italian gondolier hand carved in hardwood with realistic detail, dressed in the typical hat, vest and sash, holding a torch and standing on a gondola set on a...

It comes supplied with a pocket chain which can be worn in a vest or in your jeans pockets.

Impressive 19th century Italian gondolier hand carved in hardwood with realistic detail, dressed in the typical hat, vest and sash, holding a torch and standing on a gondola set on a...

The individual "cards" depict subjects of encyclopaedic and collectible character: a knight in armour on a rearing horse, a bird perched on flowering branches against a Pompeian red ...

Authentic Matador Torero suit of lights with inscription on inside of vest. Beautiful aubergine colored silk and silver thread throughout circa 1920.

The young boy is well dressed in shorts, a floral buttoned shirt, and a vest while looking towards the young girl. Behind each of them is an Ormolu tree with scrolled arms decorated ...

The women’s clothing displays rich variations—embroidered vests, patterned skirts, and colorful shawls—symbolizing both modesty and local craftsmanship.

The eunoch is similarly formally dressed in a blue robe, a green vest and orange pants, while serving tea. The consort is seated on an opium platform bed, fronted by a pink and green...

A FINE REGENCY BRONZED PLASTER FIGURE OF A VESTAL BEARING A LAMP BY THOMAS HOPPER, CIRCA 1807.

Rare testimony of French folk art, this type of blouse with festive facings for Sunday or a festive occasion was worn by men over the shirt and vest. Very fine white embroidery in ch...

The composition centers on a bearded rider in a red vest, seated atop a sturdy white horse making its way down a wooded mountain path.

A beautiful Orientalist painting depicting a genre scene from the Levant: a seated man, wearing a turban and traditional vest, offers a bowl to a young girl who serves him a drink.

On the far left, we first find a smoking altar in front of which stands what appears to be a vestal virgin, her body draped in a large toga, every fold of which is depicted with meti...

The deep brown tones of his garments are offset by bright red accents at the cuffs and vest, suggesting both practicality and regional pride.

He has put on a reddish-brown justacorps (a knee-length coat) with gold-colored buttons. Under this vest, he seems to be wearing a simple white cravat.

The man is dressed in a blue coat with red trim over a green vest, white shirt, and black breeches. He wears a tall black hat and knee stockings, leaning gently toward the child with...

In the foreground, a Breton couple walks proudly in their regional attire—he in a broad-brimmed hat and embroidered vest, she in a richly colored dress and traditional lace cap.

To the left, a Paysan des Abruzzes (peasant from the Abruzzo region) stands proudly with his traditional fur-trimmed vest and rustic gaiters, playing the bagpipe, while a Capucin mon...

Excellent ceramic piece in the tradition of Michael Powolny: Standing putto, dressed only in a short-sleeved vest and belt, with a feather crown on his blond curls, a small bow and q...

Excellent Piece of Viennese Bronze Art around 1920: Native American with long hair and typical feather headdress, dressed in a fur vest over a leather jacket and wide leather trouser...

The left side depicts the naked girl (hetera-ierodula) playing the diaulos, right side depicts a vestal burning incense and the larger front panel depicts the birth of Aphrodite from...

Each in the form of a standing vestal bearing a lacquered brass candle-holder. Each signed H Hopper Lond.

He wears a cap with a red tie, brown vest and white shirt. His left hand, doing the hand-in-waistcoat gesture, lends him dignity.

He developed a style influenced by both the French Impressionists of the late 19th Century and the Skagen painters of Denmark (b. Vester Aast, Lindeballe 1862, d. Gentofte 1943). Typ...