Scythe Antique

The neo-classical figures are representations of two goddesses of classical antiquity: Artemis, goddess of the hunt, with her animal skin wrap, bow and quiver of arrows and Demeter,...

- Of course being bronze these can live outside with no fear of rusting - Each holds aloft the scythe and the patina to the bronze is superb Dimensions (cm): H 77/W 20/D 20.

Italian landscape with a woman near a ruin, two cows and three sheep. A farmer with a scythe in the right background. Probably a later 19th.

There are four different scenes, as shown in the photos, with 3 plates for each scene except for plate n°2 (top left on the photo,)which is single- a farmer with a scythe. Hung on...

Depicting an allegory of Harvest; the Goddess Ceres, holding a scythe in exceptional chasing; inset into a sheaf of wheat raised on a plinth illustrating an agricultural scene; the...

In his "modern" depiction, he's described as an old man with a pair of black wings as well as a scythe and an hourglass or the earth recalling its function.

Across his body is the handle of his scythe and the blade is resting upon the plinth on which the scene is carved.

Particularly noteworthy is the wonderful crowning of the clock - impressive and effective, very high-class artistic sculpture (gilded bronze), depicting the personification of time...

The bronze case is decorated with a fantastic relief of Chronos, Father Time, complete with scythe, quiver and arrows. The God of Time is shown with a long beard and an athletic musc...

There's one place inside the jar where water retention has been repaired, and there are scythe scratches, stains, etc. on the top of the foot.

Jean Gautherin French, (1840-1890) Le Faucheur Bronze, signed Height: 13½ inches Bronze sculpture of a farmer sharpening his scythe by Jean Gautherin, signed 'J Gautherin'.

Two cows lap up fresh water while a man, scythe in hand, fills a pitcher. It is the end of the day, indicated by the herdsman on the left who sounds his horn to summon a flock of g...

Title page to the described work, showing on the right Time with scythe and hourglass, and on the left Fame with trumpets.

This is a waisted and shaped clock case surmounted by a gilt bronze figure of a pensive, winged Father Time with his scythe, winged hourglass below and Father Time leaning on golden ...

Halfway along, a cow is standing in the grass and further away is a man with a scythe. The obelisk commands at least as much attention as the cottage.

An advance on the single bladed scythe, the cradle scythe with its multiple curved tines or "fingers" enabled the user to slice and set aside the cut grass or grain in one motion and...

The exact origin of the scythe is unknown, but it was little used in the ancient world.

Antique metal scythe sharpener farming tool. Made in Spain by unknown manufacturer.

Antique metal scythe sharpener farming tool. Made in Spain by unknown manufacturer, .

Primitive French, late 19th century scythe sharpening stool, wonderfully naïve with a nicely worn front leg, simple and solid design, hand-forged iron tool mounted at one end for sha...

An evocative painting in oil, depicting a rural river scene with a farmer holding a scythe, and mountains in the distance. Unsigned. Well-presented in an ornate gilt-effect frame, as...

19th century American Oil on Canvas Portrait of Man Honing a Scythe.

A rare glazed terracotta tile with a blue painting on a white background, depicting a skeleton sitting on a rock with a scythe in his hand and an hourglass at his side. Naples, Italy...

Bronze sculpture on a black marble base, depicting a Vanitas Memento-mori, a seated skeleton holding a scythe. The sculpture functions as a pocket watch holder, including a pocket wa...

18th century French fireback which symbolizes time by an old man with a scythe. Symbol of the ephemeral character of life.

This charming Mid 19th Century watercolour depicts workers harvesting hay with scythes in a field before a windmill that looks over the estuary.

Time is represented bij an old man with a scythe, symbol of the momentary character of life.

We can see he is holding his scythe in one hand and a piece of fabric in the other as he walks towards the open gate.

The piece features a reaper with a scythe and wheat in his left hand, on a neoclassical base with bun feet.

The time, an old man with a scythe, symbol of the ephemeral character of life.

The time, an old man with a scythe, symbol of the ephemeral character of life.

Chronos (Father Time) is portrayed in a boat holding an hourglass and scythe. The boat is being steered by Amour. The base fashioned as an oceanic surface, mounted with shells, tride...

The farmer holds an axe or scythe and points to a barrel. A church stands in the background, a lovely border.

A large late 19th century French bronze of Chronos holding a clock under his arm raised on a marble plinth and with his scythe. The casting of the bronze is superb quality.

The male Farmer in period dress holding an agricultural Scythe, leaning against a tree stump on a naturalistic circular base.

Set of two Art Nouveau vases crafted of cut-crystal, gilt and silvered bronze featuring a young fisherman and a farmer. The farmer holds a scythe, symbol of harvest while the fisherm...

The lady's husband can be seen scything the last of the wheat to the far left, while his family rests with their donkey and dog by the river.

A romantic scene depicting two lovers embracing in a meadow after a day's work. Propping their scythe and rake over their shoulders, the couple brush past wheat crop and poppies as t...

Vulcan, of course, is pounding out lightning bolts on his anvil, while Chronos is seated near an hourglass and scythe, symbols of the passage of time and death.

The wheels move, to push around the dinner table, the adorable winged cherub is pushing a basket weave wheelbarrow, which is washed in gold / gilded (wear in places to the gold) and ...

This entangled amalgamation consists of a ribbon tied in a bow, above a crossed shovel and rake layered with blossoming roses before terminating at what appears to be scythes. Below ...

The rope pushes the two side levers keeping the blade under tension. A rake, two hand scythes and one for harvesting or haymaking. A fork and a three-pronged pitchfork.

This late 19th century French walnut buffet boasts beautiful hand carvings of garden attributes that include a shovel, scythe, and garden hat, a salute to Provence, the region of its...

The provenance of this particular painting of "Man with scythe and woman with rake" is that it was painted for the Swedish Farmers Association (Lantmännen) in 1928 and is one in a se...

She holds in her right hand a scythe and in her left hand a bunch of wheat. On the base is engraved "Concours de la race ovine Berrichonne du cher - 2 Mai 1905 - Prix d'honneur - Mr.

Each vase is further embellished with swag mounts draped around the periphery, and a bundle of wheat, hat and harvesting scythe under the traditional Louis XVI ribbon bow.

Among the others, on the left a child is playing with soap bubbles: the intent to contrast the transience of life with the pleasures of the senses is evident; high up in the clouds, ...

In the other hand he holds the scythe, the attribute of the Grim Reaper and symbol of Death.

To her right is a rake and a scythe with a bushel of wheat and a cow and her calf to the background, below are oak leaves and floral decoration.

Her cheeks are rosy from a day in the fields. She holds a scythe in one hand and a sheaf of wheat in the other.

On one side, a man of a certain age, bearded, holds up a scythe, and has a winged child on his back; on the other side of the dial are two winged children, one with an arrow and the ...

This lovely barometer is housed in a most active carved and gilded pine frame, the ovular body with simple molding from which sprout a large selection of harvest tools: two spades, a...

Superbly modelled as a man sharpening his scythe and a woman carrying a basket of eggs, each leaning against a tree stump and raised on a naturalistic rockwork base.

This collection consists of 400 antique decorative books, mainly dating from 1850–1950, with most published before 1920. The books are bound in leather, many with fine gold leaf embo...

This beautiful english arm sofa has a modern twist, with its single bench cushion, and beautiful curved apron sides. It’s upholstered in a Linen Velvet Performance fabric. Shown in...

Introducing the Spectacular Blue Pantry Cabinet, a masterpiece of Italian craftsmanship that brings the timeless elegance of Murano glass into your home. This unique piece is not jus...

Leather wrapped flexible arm wall light you can pose and adjust as you wish. This is our updated Meander Reader light with larger cone shade and new upward angled arm. Lamping: Sing...

An Early 20th Century elegant portrait oil painting by Gordon Stevenson depicting a pensive young woman seated in a serene, indoor setting wearing a light pink gown with delicate, ru...

Figures in Landscape Dutch School, 17th century oil on wood panel, framed in antique wooden frame framed: 14.5 x 17 inches panel : 10 x 12 inches Provenance: private collection, Engl...

Botanical watercolour and gouache on paper circa 1920 by French fauvist painter Raoul Dufy. The work depicts flowers in red, blue and green. This work was executed by Dufy as a fabri...

Alfred de Breanski Snr British, (1852-1928) The Head of Loch Lubnaig Oil on canvas, signed & transcribed verso Image size: 23.5 inches x 35.5 inches Size including frame: 32.25 inch...

The Close of Day English School, early 19th Century, unsigned oil on canvas, framed framed: 20 x 28.5 inches canvas: 16.5 x 24 inches Provenance: private collection, Surrey, England ...

Henry Ward Ranger Connecticut Landscape oil/panel 12 x 16 image size 21 3/8 x 25 3/8 x 2 3/4 framed signed LL also a plaque attached A wonderful example of Rangers painting style of ...

Figures in Classical Landscape Dutch School, 17th century unsigned, as is typical of the period oil on canvas, framed inscribed verso to label framed: 23 x 27 inches canvas : 20 x 24...

Kia Ora chandelier 5 lights clear Murano glass with blue and ruby trims, multicolour vitreous paste details. Kia Ora is the combination of the traditional Venetian structure with g...