Skinner Antique

Composed with the delicacy characteristic of the Edwardian period, the necklace features three softly draped strands of fine seed pearls, their gentle luster creating a fluid, almost...

Picasso maintains the monochromatic tendency but with a pinkish tone that evokes the color of ceramics, skin, and the earth itself, with which he constructs atmospheres of ethereal s...

Beaded on brain tanned deer skin. Came direct from a Nez Perce trunk in Lapwai.

The subtle modeling, delicate skin tones, and soft light evoke the early developments of Impressionism, which was emerging at the time.

The sculptor’s penchant for realism is on full display with the contrasting matte and highly-polished finishes of the gently lapping waves at the figure’s feet, to the jutting rocks ...

A superb 9ct gold antique padlock bracelet in gorgeous rose gold that has such a lovely warmth to it that looks beautiful on any skin tone. Each link is stamped with “9” and “375”, m...

The sculptor’s penchant for realism is on full display with the contrasting matte and highly-polished finishes of the gently lapping waves at the figure’s feet, to the jutting rocks ...

Native to Central and South America, it is distinguished by its vivid orange, red, and purple facial skin and powerful beak. Opposite appears the White-headed Vulture, a rare African...

The artist has paid particular attention to the softness of youthful skin tones and the graceful modelling of the face, creating a tender and highly sympathetic portrayal.

This repetitive geometry creates a quilted, almost architectural skin, where the warmth of the gold and the softness of the antique cuts are sharpened by the graphic precision of the...

The figures are raised with a very lifelike and soft texture, yet with a crisp outline as if to imitate a lifelike skin texture. Its surrounding textures and embellishments feature a...

Dozens of authentic French colonial coins have been carefully embedded into a dark resinous ground, creating a metallic skin that envelops the surface. Beyond their visual impact, th...

The frieze is further decorated with geometric parquetry inlay, incorporating a central floral motif, and is mounted with four ormolu masks of Hercules wearing the Nemean lion skin. ...

The depiction of the different textures - the soft flowers, the silver jug and its reflections, the fuzzy peach skin - are all superb, as is the brushwork and detail.

The exceptional clarity of the whimsical outlines—including the stylized horses, blue-skinned figures, and expressive gestures of the participants—definitively distinguishes this ant...

Curving outlines of hair and cheek create rhythmic movement across the page, while subtle contrasts between dark masses and illuminated skin reveal an artist increasingly concerned w...

In contrast to this powerful yet soft-looking musculature, with its delicate and uniform skin, the chiaroscuro folds of the cloak's fabric stand out, rendered with great depth yet, a...

Both the exterior and interior surfaces are heavily treated with nashiji, a luxurious method of sprinkling fine gold flakes to create a shimmering, pear-skin texture. Inside, the box...

One theory suggests its origin lies in the myth of Hercules fastening the skin of the Nemean lion, slain during his legendary labors, around his neck.

The result is a subtle interplay of metals: cool silver drawing the eye to the diamonds, warm gold framing the piece against the skin. The articulation remains minimal, the form cont...

The resulting surface shimmers with depth and movement, transforming the glaze into a living skin that seems to breathe with light. The vase is mounted on an intricately modeled bron...

The dark background is reminiscent of Whistler portraits and enhances her soft, warm skin tones. The impressionistic brushwork and details are superb.

A smart and elegant magnifying glass with polished nickel and brass fittings and an attractive dark cognac coloured and textured leather covered handle to emulate crocodile skin. Th...

The rugged, organically raised surface almost resembles the skin of a living creature, revealing different expressions depending on the viewing angle.

The surfaces are rendered in finely modulated, gradated tones that shift from pale yellow to muted olive green, evoking the play of light across wet skin and lichen-covered stone. Th...

On the obverse, the head of Heracles is in profile, facing to the right and wearing the iconic lion-skin headdress. On the reverse, a seated Zeus is seen holding a sceptre in his lef...

Looks like the real thing from stem to skin.

This dramatic marble head, hewn from prized Greek Thassos marble, depicts the mythic hero crowned with the lion skin of the Nemean beast—an enduring symbol of strength and triumph.

On the top of the head, the folds of skin are still clearly visible, forming parallel lines that fall forward and fold back over the enormous almond-shaped eyes.

The finely textured shagreen—traditionally made from stingray skin, features its characteristic granular surface, prized for both its durability and subtle luster.

It is a piece to place in a gallery, entrance hall, studio, collector’s interior or modernist setting, where it can function as a visual statement: a strict black frame, a suspended ...

Circa 1900 14K Yellow Gold Ornate Design Turquoise Pin - VHK#109 Item Details: Year: 1900s Metal Type: 14K Yellow Gold [Hallmarked, and Tested] Weight: 3.1 grams Pin Measurements: ...

Richmond demonstrates a masterful approach to depicting light, an aspect particularly noticeable in regard to the sitter's skin. Different areas are cast in shade and in light, with ...

The man is sitting on an ornate dragon-backed throne chair whilst his feet rest on a tiger skin rug. He is wearing the most elaborate armour with a decorative robe, headdress and boo...

The soft modelling of the folds, tusks, whiskers, and skin texture gives the animals remarkable presence despite the restrained palette and minimal setting.

The musical movement also features a skin drum and a wood castanet, both having six beaters each, along with a tune indicator.

The engraving is characterized by delicate and disciplined hatching, creating subtle tonal gradations that define musculature, fur direction, and the soft membrane of the gliding ski...

The stone of a cloudy translucent color and caramel skin on the front side carved in high relief creating a cameo effect of a dragon, tiger, peach and bat.

These nails, meticulously spaced at a width akin to that of a nail, serve as a deliberate visual representation of the skin's attachment. Simultaneously, the rows accentuate and defi...

It represents a young satyr with a beardless face and short hair, dressed in a tunic and adorned with a panther skin, identifying the thiaso or retinue of the god Dionysus/Bacchus.

The sculptor skillfully captures the breed’s distinctive features, including the deeply furrowed brow, rose ears, and softly folded skin around the neck, giving the figure a lifelike...

In overall good sturdy condition, with the odd elderly repair, the crown of its head seems to off lost its skin and has a period textile repair. The odd crack to the skin, and the ti...

On his left forearm there is a lion skin that reaches to the ground, is attached to the left hip and leg and thus serves as a support for the entire statue.

Her composed expression, finely rendered features, and the masterful treatment of light on skin and fabric highlight the skill of an academically trained painter, although the artwor...

This volume contains the following stories: The Story of Tuan Mac Cairill, The Boyhood of Fionn, The Birth of Bran, Oisin's Mother, The Wooing of Becfola, The Little Brawl at Allen, ...

Hand colouring enhances the contrast between fur, fabric, and skin tones. Its bold presence makes this print especially effective as a standalone decorative piece.

The face is highly expressive and realistic; the artist has worked with meticulousness and detail on the anatomy, accurately reflecting the bone structure of the horse's head and eve...

The satyr appears naked and adorned with a nebris, a cloak made from the skin of an animal, probably a goat, judging by the hoof that tops it, and which peeks out over the figure's r...

The painting displays a carefully observed naturalism: broad applications of pigment create soft volumes, while the painterly surface convincingly renders the textures of feathers, f...

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The shoulder is applied with draped laurel garlands suspended between projecting masks of Hercules, each mask modeled with a bearded face framed by tied lion skin. Vertical double ha...

Hands: Original luminous blue steel "syringe" hour and minute hands Band: Leather, designed for fixed lug use, brand new and unworn It could also be well-suited for a pig-skin st...

More residues of cold-painted pigments could be discerned in many other areas: on the back, animal skin patterns like tiger stripes and leopard marks are still mostly intact and clea...

The musical movement features six individually engraved and coloured bells with beautiful musical and floral detaiuls; a skin drum with six beaters; a castanet with four beaters; and...

MATERIALS AND TECHNIQUES Sheep Skin Leather. CONDITION Good. Wear consistent with age and use.

On the obverse side of the coin is the head of Heracles facing right, wearing a lion skin. On the reverse side, AΛEΞANΔPOY / ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ with Zeus seated left facing on throne, holding ...

Read today, they carry a strong folk-industrial presence: utilitarian commercial objects that, through their reductive boot silhouette and patinated skin, function as sculptural arti...

The natural rendering of silk fabrics, as well as of the skin tones, is proof of a high pictorial skill.

The composition is anchored by the deep red drapery that cascades over the chair, its richness providing a striking counterpoint to the softness of the figure’s pale skin. Jakesch us...

Indian Rhinoceros – Antique Natural History Chromolithograph, 1894 DESCRIPTION This chromolithograph shows the Indian rhinoceros in a lush, subtropical setting, emphasizing the anim...