Sun Antique

Like fish, camels, flowers, sun and salamanders. Each of them are unique. The Berbers (or Amazigh) are the indigenous inhabitants of North Africa.

The Painter of the Sun King, exhibition catalog, Liénart éditions, Paris, 2016, p. 205, cat. 76, repr.

Measuring 9' x 12' 3", this piece is distinguished by its luminous yellow ground—a colorway of immense rarity for a 19th-century textile. The sun-drenched field is masterfully frame...

Done in layered sunburst style, there are three layers of rays made up of individual sun ray shaped pieces. The size of this mirror would make it perfect to add to any wall collectio...

By adjusting the instrument according to the season and orienting it toward the sun, the user could determine the approximate time with remarkable accuracy.

Faux craquelure glazed "jar" decorated with phoenix birds, rising sun, & flowering bamboo. Great handles & borders.

The Verre Egolisme glass has been reverse painted with black ground and gilded with moons, stars and the sun which have a beautifully hand drawn, folky quality to them.

Apollo sitting atop the clock face suggests the sun god controlling the passage of the day. Depth 13 Width 28 Height 52 fire-gilded

Hand-knotted with lustrous wool, the carpet showcases the quintessential large-scale geometric motifs and soft, sun-washed palette that have made Oushaks the premier choice for top-t...

The composition features a rich canopy of interlocking trees over a tranquil river, where a rustic wooden bridge leads the eye toward a distant, sun-drenched landscape and a charming...

A gorgeous, strangely beautiful, unusually engaging, and alluring hand-painted large six-panel Japanese/Asian Byobu folding screen depicting an almost magical/ mythical nature scene ...

Antique Solar Study Chart “Die Sonne”, Meyers Scientific Plate Leipzig c.1900 A visually compelling and richly detailed antique chromolithograph titled “Die Sonne” (The Sun), publis...

In Ancient Egyptian mythology, the scarab beetle represents the Sun God Khepri, the personification of creation and rebirth.

The scene depicts a dramatic Inca ritual dedicated to the Sun God, rendered in the highly theatrical and romantic style popular in mid-19th century France.

Four lovely flowers are scattered over the mountain scene, where the rose cut diamond sun seems to be rising. The design perfectly reflects the 19th century fascination with love, wi...

The harmonious contrast between the saturated blue ground and the earthy, sun-faded accents creates a beautifully balanced and highly decorative composition.

An amusing detail is the sun which is depicted with a face in the top center.

An antique, late 19th Century Italian wall fountain with a richly decorated backsplash depicting a sun mask and scrolls, set on a heavy basin with lateral shields and supported by an...

The masterful use of light and shadow creates a striking sense of depth, drawing the eye through the rolling terrain toward a distant, sun-dappled horizon. Detailed botanical element...

Painted exactly one year before the outbreak of the Great War, it captures the final, sun-drenched moments of the Belle Époque. The composition shows a traditional Parisian river ba...

A charming and honest early 20th-century pine chest of drawers, full of character and warm, sun-washed patina. The piece features five graduated drawers, each retaining its original ...

Of sophisticated architectural design, it’s crafted in 18K White Gold & Platinum (top), with exceptional attention to details The jewel is highly detailed & elaborate: the e...

While presenting in an authentic Antique manner, some of the volumes are heavily sunned as can be seen in the photos, dulling to corners, some losses and wear to the top/bottom spine...

This elegant piece showcases the sculptural presence and decorative refinement associated with the Sun King’s era, interpreted through the warm, tactile character of solid oak.

Hand-knotted in the late 1800s, this piece embodies a richly detailed allover floral pattern, rendered in a sophisticated palette of sun-washed terracotta, olive green, camel, soft g...

A late 19th century Morbier works for a tall case clock from Jobert Horloger at St Laurent Mâcon with brass embossment of Sun King ( Louis XIV) as well as in the pendulum.

Nakajima Kaho (1866-1939) Morning Glory (Asagao) in a flower pot with haiku. “The morning sun is here. The flowers reveal their beauty, just as the sun has created them, day after da...

19th century Swedish farm stool in wonderful gray-toned naturally sun-bleached wood. This work stool was originally used for many tasks including repairing wheels.

The iron latticework divides the surface into a series of painted panels populated by an extraordinary cast of motifs: radiant suns with expressive faces, stylised blossoms and grape...

A French faux bamboo mirror dating to circa 1900, featuring a bleached and lightly distressed finish that gives the piece a soft, sun-washed character. The frame is composed of bambo...

Its surface glows with the warmth of sun-washed sandstone, a golden field softened by more than a century of light, footsteps, and gentle use.

The creek flowing through and the soft reflecting light of the sun on the clouds give the feeling of an early morning sunrise.

One vessel depicts grape pickers framed by trailing vines and clusters of fruit, while the companion vase illustrates wheat harvesting beneath a radiant sun motif. At the base of eac...

Glorious Light Image is 8 x 10 unframed, 13.5 x 15.5 framed signed LR Glorious Light is a seascape oil painting on panel by award winning Chesterfield, NJ artist, Michael Budden the...

Iconography of Saint Francis of Paola: The figure is identified by his traditional brown friar’s saio, long white beard, and the wooden staff. " CHARITAS" emblem in the upper left, ...

The term "Méridienne" refers to when the daybed was used, as the sun is at it's mid day peak and near the Meridian.

The term "Méridienne" refers to when the daybed was used, as the sun is at it's mid day peak and near the Meridian

Various signs of age and use include an old veneer patch, repairs to ebony inlay, area of scratches and finish loss, one leaf with sunning, drawer little tight. Please see photos for...

Inspired by the radiance of the sun and the sacred lotus, this architectural centerpiece represents harmony, longevity, and eternity.

The lighting appears diffused, suggesting either early morning or late afternoon when the sun casts a soft glow over the landscape. There is a subtle contrast between light and shad...

The field of the rug is arranged in a visually arresting tile pattern of medallioned compartments, each one hosting a striking lion-and-sun motif-a powerful emblem in Persian culture...

  "...The rebellious caciques are sacrificing Christians to the sun, and you suffer it."  T. Delord. Les Fleurs animées   is a work published by Gabriel de Gonet in 1847 in two vol...

Volpini, depicting a tranquil lakeside scene illuminated by the warm glow of the setting sun. A charming windmill and cottage nestle among trees at the water's edge, while a lone sai...

The visual identity of this antique curation lies entirely in its sophisticated, sun-faded color theory, which imparts an instantly ancestral, lived-in character to modern interiors.

The recto, on the other hand, is characterised by a face, in this case associated with Apollo, god of the Sun and the arts, although it is not uncommon to find the affixing of the fa...

Lovely large six-panel byôbu (folding screen) covered with a series of six separate hanging scroll paintings (kakejiku) depicting pairings of birds, plants and calligraphy (right to ...

The Regence style is an historical transition between the Baroque influences of the Louis XIV period and the Louis XV period, the latter of whom was the Sun King's grandson, so quite...

The sides are perforated with round, sun-shaped cutouts, allowing for airflow and doubling as handles for ease of transport.

The river has the most beautiful reflections of the descending sun. The colours in the sky and water are just stunning as is the brushwork and details.

The meticulous carving demonstrates the skilled craftsmanship characteristic of late 19th-century French decorative arts, designed to evoke the lavish aesthetics of the Sun King's er...

Each shade with a thick gilt lion crest featuring the sun and a sabre or sword. This crest is the emblem for Iran and from 1846 appears on that country's flag.

The sides are perforated with round, sun-shaped cutouts, allowing for airflow and doubling as handles for ease of transport.

After the turtle, it is the first demiurge dispatched by the Sun to bring up the earth from the depths of the ocean.

This results in a soft, watercolor-like resonance where the greens have mellowed to a sage-moss and the reds have taken on a sun-burnished, historical glow. Technically, this Tabriz...

In both Celtic and subsequent classical religious contexts, the sun god, known as ‘Sol Invictus’ (‘the unconquered sun’) or ‘Apollo’ as the Romano-British revered him, possessed orac...

On the rectangular pedestal, an oval medallion features another depiction of Aurora, hovering above the sleeping Apollo—half supporting, half still holding back—the first rays of the...

Oil on canvas, signed R. Swahn. A low evening sun is reflected in the still water, creating a vertical band of light across the river surface.