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Solar Disc

Ancient Greek 5th Century BC Silver Swan Coin 18K Gold Pendant
By Steven Battelle
Located in Soquel, CA
indistinct from a worn die, but is known to depict a winged figure holding a solar disc. This pendant is
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21st Century and Contemporary Balinese Classical Greek Pendant Necklaces

Materials

18k Gold

A Rare 1924 'King Fouad I' Box by René Lalique
By René Lalique
Located in Queens, NY
frosted glass, the piece is adorned with a finely moulded relief of winged solar discs, a motif evocative
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20th Century French Art Deco Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes

Materials

Glass

Assyrian Ornament Print – Color Lithograph of Ancient Motifs and Symbols, c.1869
Located in Langweer, NL
Assyrian structures. To its right, a pair of winged genii flank a radiant solar disc, symbolizing divine
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Antique Mid-19th Century French Prints

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Paper

Egyptian Ornament Motifs – Lotus Columns & Symbolic Designs, Plate II, c.1890
Located in Langweer, NL
winged solar disc flanked by uraei at the top, a motif often found above temple entrances representing
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Antique Late 19th Century French Prints

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Paper

Neo-Egyptian Marble Clock Attributed to G. Servant, France, Circa 1870
By Georges Emile Henri Servant
Located in PARIS, FR
hairdress (the solar disc surrounded by the sacred cow horns), she holds in her right hand the Ouadj, the
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Antique 1870s French Egyptian Revival Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Marble, Bronze

19th Century Uzbek Bukhara Suzani Textile, Embroidered Wall Tapestry
Located in Dallas, TX
talismans of fertility, protection, and good fortune. The larger medallions, often likened to solar discs
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Antique Mid-19th Century Uzbek Suzani Central Asian Rugs

Materials

Cotton, Silk

Pair of Egyptian Revival Bronze Winged Sun Planters Urns, 1920's
Located in Toledo, OH
oldest sun symbols. This ancient solar symbol depicts the disc of the sun flanked by an outstretched wing
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Vintage 1920s Egyptian Revival Planters and Jardinieres

Materials

Bronze

Eclisse Matt Black Lacquer And Sunset Pink Glass Wall Mirror by Casa Casati
Located in Geneve, CH
references, inspired by the hypnotic gaze of a solar eclipse. The central disc evokes the infinite depth of a
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2010s Italian Post-Modern Wall Mirrors

Materials

Mirror, Lacquer

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Emile Gilioli "Disque Solaire" Sculpture
By Émile Gilioli
Located in Grenoble, FR
Émile Gilioli "disque solaire" solar disc sculpture plexiglass and black and white marble. Measures
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Vintage 1960s French Minimalist Abstract Sculptures

Retour d'Égypte Cigar Holder
Located in Brussels & Antwerp, BE
. It is decorated with a pharaoh head, cobras, scarabs with feathered wings, winged solar discs (uraei
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Early 20th Century French Tobacco Accessories

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Bronze

Retour d'Égypte Cigar Holder
Retour d'Égypte Cigar Holder
H 11.02 in Dm 3.54 in
Sekhmet Faience Amulet, Egypt, Late Period, '664-332 BC'
Located in Paris, FR
sistrum in her right hand. A solar disc used to decorate her head (a piece that is lost to us). Spiral
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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Egyptian Egyptian Animal Sculptures

Materials

Faience

Solar Disc II
By Russell Frampton
Located in London, GB
The Solar discs are direct references to established archaeological finds. The idea of the sun as
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2010s Contemporary Mixed Media

Materials

Gold Leaf

Solar Disc II
H 1.19 in Dm 25.6 in
Unukalhai Disc - Mythical Solar Disc: Abstract Mixed Media
By Russell Frampton
Located in London, GB
The Solar discs are direct references to established archaeological finds. The idea of the sun as a
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2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings

Materials

Gold, Gold Leaf

Rasalhague Disc - contemporary solar disc golden mixed media wood circular
By Russell Frampton
Located in London, GB
This recent body of work is informed by my continuing research into the physical and metaphorical nature of archaeological artefacts and votive objects, allied to the referencing of ...
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2010s Contemporary Mixed Media

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Gold Leaf

Albmionus Shield - Archaic Style "Solar Disk" - Laser Cut & Gold on Wood
By Russell Frampton
Located in London, GB
The Solar discs are direct references to established archaeological finds. The idea of the sun as a
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2010s Contemporary Mixed Media

Materials

Gold Leaf

Adietumarus Shield - Mixed Media: Mythological Solar Shield
By Russell Frampton
Located in London, GB
. The Solar discs are direct references to established archaeological finds. The idea of the sun as a
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2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings

Materials

Gold, Gold Leaf

Charlemagne Shield - Mythological Solar Shield: Abstract / Mixed Media
By Russell Frampton
Located in London, GB
Franks The Solar discs are direct references to established archaeological finds. The idea of the sun as
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2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings

Materials

Gold, Gold Leaf

Drutalos Shield - Mythological Solar Shield: Abstract Mixed Media
By Russell Frampton
Located in London, GB
of the Parisi in the 1st century AD The Solar discs are direct references to established
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2010s Contemporary Animal Paintings

Materials

Gold, Gold Leaf

Art Nouveau Ouroborus Serpent Ring Attributed to Charles Rivaud
Located in London, GB
cabochon opal to the solar disc Aten. A fabulous creation and yet it is so of its time, an example of
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Antique Early 1900s French Art Nouveau More Rings

Materials

Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold

Almach Andromadae Disc - contemporary mixed media gold circle round artwork
By Russell Frampton
Located in London, GB
The Solar discs are direct references to established archaeological finds. The idea of the sun as
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2010s Contemporary Mixed Media

Materials

Gold Leaf

Pendant with Scarab Beetle Gold Mounted, Art Deco Period 1920-1930
Located in Paris, FR
, Egyptomania developed in the art of jewellery. The winged scarab holding the solar disc between its legs
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Vintage 1920s Unknown Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Emerald, Natural Pearl, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Gold, Silver

A Lapis Lazuli Gnostic Intaglio Ring 2nd-3rd Century AD
Located in Firenze, IT
A Roman period magical or 'Gnostic' lapis lazuli intaglio with a seated lion with a solar disc
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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Italian Classical Roman Signet Rings

Materials

Lapis Lazuli

Two-Layered Agate Roman Cameo '4th cent.AD' Sterling Silver Ring Depicting Nike
Located in Roma, IT
swan, a sacred animal for Greeks and Romans. The solar disc is closely linked to the swan, as can be
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2010s Italian Classical Roman Cocktail Rings

Materials

Agate, Sterling Silver

XL Danish Pendant Lamp by Svend Middelboe for Nordisk Solar, White/Orange
By Svend Middelboe, Nordisk Solar Co.
Located in Berlin, BE
Rare Danish pendant lamp with 7 metal discs. Manufacturer: Nordisk Solar Design: Sven
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal

Vintage Life Size Giltwood Copy of Tutankhamun's Golden Throne Mid 20th Century
Located in London, GB
. There are four cobras with solar discs on their heads on the back of the throne. Royal snakes that
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Vintage 1950s Armchairs

Materials

Giltwood

Ancient Greek 5th Century BC Swan Coin 18K Gold Pendant
By Steven Battelle
Located in Soquel, CA
figure holding a solar disc. This pendant comes with a laminated certificate of authenticity. The chain
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21st Century and Contemporary Indonesian Classical Greek Pendant Necklaces

Materials

18k Gold

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Ancient Greek 4th Century BC Corinth Pegasus Coin Diamonds 22K Gold Pendant
By Steven Battelle
Located in Soquel, CA
An authentic ancient Greek silver "stater" coin displaying Pegasus flying left rests in a Steven Battelle designed hammered medallic high karat gold setting ornamented with flat wire...
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21st Century and Contemporary Balinese Classical Greek Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 22k Gold

Ancient Greek Bronze Coin in 22kt Pendant (pendant only)
Located in Atlanta, GA
An Authentic Greek bronze Tetrachalkon coin (circa 400-344 BC). This ancient Greek coin has been set within a custom 22k gold bezel with 22k gold bail. The obverse, or front side of ...
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Antique 15th Century and Earlier European Classical Greek Pendant Necklaces

Materials

22k Gold, Bronze

Art Deco Lamp
By Sofar
Located in Rebais, FR
Art Deco lamp with led in the foot.
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21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Art Deco Lamp
Art Deco Lamp
$3,412 / item
H 20.08 in Dm 15.75 in
Antique Print of a Kioum or Buddhist Monastery in Burma by Symes '1800'
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique print titled 'Kioum ou Monastère de Rhahaans'. Print of a Kioum or Buddhist monastery in Burma. This print originates from 'Relation de l'Ambassade Anglaise, envoyée en 1795 ...
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Antique Early 19th Century French Prints

Materials

Paper

Attributed to Istvan Szonyi
By Istvan Szonyi
Located in Houston, TX
Hungarian Artist (1894-1960) "Reclining Nude", circa 1920s Measures: 19.5" H x 23.5" W, overall size is 28" x 32.5" Oil on canvas, inscribed lower right "Somody baratomnak szere...
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Vintage 1920s Hungarian Other Paintings

Materials

Canvas

Attributed to Istvan Szonyi
Attributed to Istvan Szonyi
$4,900
H 19.5 in W 23.5 in D 2 in
Art Deco Dressing Table and Mirror
By Sofar
Located in Rebais, FR
Art Deco dressing table with mirror and sconces.
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21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Brass

Art Deco Dressing Table and Mirror
Art Deco Dressing Table and Mirror
$8,643 / item
H 64.97 in W 40.16 in D 14.57 in
Art Deco Chandelier
By Sofar
Located in Rebais, FR
Art Deco chandelier with nickel finish and curved glass rod.
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21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Art Deco Chandelier
Art Deco Chandelier
$7,096 / item
H 27.56 in Dm 23.63 in
Pair of Jean Perzel Attributed 1940s Gilt Iron Wall Sconces
By Atelier Jean Perzel
Located in Sharon, CT
A pair of very large (27.5 inches high-exclusive of globes) Gilded Cast Iron (21 lbs. each) Wall Sconces. Not signed or otherwise marked.
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Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Iron

English Adam Gilt Marble Console Table
Located in Queens, NY
English Adam (circa 1780) gilt wood console with a carved frieze over rams head topped fluted legs with a stretcher & alabaster veneered marble top with a verde edge.
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Antique 18th Century English Neoclassical Console Tables

Materials

Alabaster, Marble, Gold Leaf

English Adam Gilt Marble Console Table
English Adam Gilt Marble Console Table
$185,000
H 36.25 in W 61.5 in D 30.25 in
Liceu de Artes e Ofícios. 19th Century Daybed
Located in Sao Paulo, SP
This recamier/daybed was conceived and executed with utmost quality and expertise, showing a style that incorporates many influences from the eigtheenth and ninetheenth century. Made...
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Antique Late 19th Century Brazilian Romantic Chaise Longues

Materials

Wood

Liceu de Artes e Ofícios. 19th Century Daybed
Liceu de Artes e Ofícios. 19th Century Daybed
$32,000
H 43.31 in W 90.56 in D 30.32 in
Gilded Peacock Sculpture in Porcelain and Crystal
Located in Paris, FR
Sculpture gilded peacock handmade in precious porcelain one by one, feather by feather. Each feather is unique. Made with shiny porcelain, hand-painted with 24-karat gold and preciou...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Animal Sculptures

Materials

Crystal, Gold Plate, Brass

Gilded Peacock Sculpture in Porcelain and Crystal
Gilded Peacock Sculpture in Porcelain and Crystal
$83,170
H 25.6 in W 25.6 in D 13.39 in
Raymond Subes French Art Deco Steel and Marble Console Table
By Raymond Subes
Located in Queens, NY
French Art Deco steel console table with a verde antico / green marble top and conforming base joined by scrolling apron & legs (Attributed to RAYMOND SUBES)
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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Console Tables

Materials

Marble, Steel

Victor Mayer, Modern Faberge 18ct Gold Pill Box & Stand
By Fabergé
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
A stunning, modern limited edition Russian Faberge 18ct gold box mounted on a detachable fitted four leg stand. The rectangular box has a hinged cover decorated with green guilloche ...
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20th Century Russian Decorative Boxes

Materials

Gold

Pair of Art Deco Armchairs, Walnut Structure
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Pair of Art Deco armchairs. Walnut structure.
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Vintage 1930s European Art Deco Armchairs

Materials

Walnut

Pair of Art Deco Armchairs, Walnut Structure
Pair of Art Deco Armchairs, Walnut Structure
$5,418 / set
H 31.5 in W 25.2 in D 29.53 in
Antique Japanese Ehon Book Meiji Era
Located in Barcelona, ES
Antique Japanese Ehon Book Meiji Era, but details are unknown Woodblack print book Book dimensions 266 mm x 190 mm There are damages because it is antique item as we show on the ph...
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Antique 1890s Japanese Edo Books

Materials

Paper

Antique Japanese Ehon Book Meiji Era
Antique Japanese Ehon Book Meiji Era
$365 Sale Price
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H 8.9 in W 6.26 in D 0.4 in
Ancient Greek 4th Century BC Silver Owl Coin 18K Gold Pendant
By Steven Battelle
Located in Soquel, CA
A standing owl with wings outstretched is depicted on an authentic 4th century BC silver "siglos" coin from the ancient Greek colony of Amisos in the Pontos region on the shores of t...
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21st Century and Contemporary Balinese Classical Greek Pendant Necklaces

Materials

18k Gold

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Solar Disc For Sale on 1stDibs

You are likely to find exactly the solar disc you’re looking for on 1stDibs, as there is a broad range for sale. Find Post-Impressionist versions now, or shop for Post-Impressionist creations for a more modern example of these cherished works. You’re likely to find the perfect solar disc among the distinctive items we have available, which includes versions made as long ago as the 15th Century as well as those made as recently as the 21st Century. Adding a solar disc to a room that is mostly decorated in warm neutral tones can yield a welcome change — find a piece on 1stDibs that incorporates elements of black, gold and more. A solar disc from Russell Frampton and Michel Eugène Chevreul — each of whom created distinctive versions of this kind of work — is worth considering. Artworks like these of any era or style can make for thoughtful decor in any space, but a selection from our variety of those made in acrylic paint, gold leaf and gold can add an especially memorable touch.

How Much is a Solar Disc?

The average selling price for a solar disc we offer is $3,950, while they’re typically $319 on the low end and $19,488 for the highest priced.