Skinner Antique

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

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

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...

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 ...

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...

Looks like the real thing from stem to skin.

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 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 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.

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 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.

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...

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 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...

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

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: ...

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...

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...

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 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...

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...

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

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 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...

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

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

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 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...

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.

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...

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...

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 ...

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

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.

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...

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

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...

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...

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

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

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, ...

English Bone China Trompe L’oeil Melon Tureen, Probably Minton, Circa 1825–1835 This English bone china tureen and cover is modeled in trompe l’oeil as a ripe melon, oval and ribbed...

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.

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 ...

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 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...

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

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...

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...

Sotheby's, Bonhams-New York, J. Greenstein, Skinner's and Kestenbaum's routinely hold regular auctions each year.

Markaert’s rendering is direct and observational, with hand colouring used to define fabric, skin tone, and movement. The image bridges ethnographic costume study and genre scene, m...

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 artist has carefully captured the soft, luminous quality of the infant's skin against the flowing folds of the fabric. The composition employs dramatic chiaroscuro lighting that ...

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...

These romantic Victorian drop earrings from the 19th century are beautifully crafted in low gold and feature two pieces of intricately carved natural angel skin coral. Each earring i...

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