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BULGARI Tubogas Necklace with Ancient Domiziano Coin Pendant 81–96 AD
BULGARI Tubogas Necklace with Ancient Domiziano Coin Pendant 81–96 AD

BULGARI Tubogas Necklace with Ancient Domiziano Coin Pendant 81–96 AD

By Bulgari

Located in New York, NY

A delicate halo of pavé diamonds encircles the artifact, quietly illuminating the ancient surface while emphasizing BULGARI’s instinctive balance of antiquity and modern glamour-an o...

Category

Vintage 1980s Drop Necklaces

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Small Chimney Piece Created by Nature for Eclectic Timeless Interiors
Small Chimney Piece Created by Nature for Eclectic Timeless Interiors

Small Chimney Piece Created by Nature for Eclectic Timeless Interiors

Located in Beervelde, BE

It was made out of the bicolor Corton hard stone. The ancient surfaces are polished and reflects the light in the room.

Category

Antique 19th Century French Fireplaces and Mantels

Materials

Stone

19th Century Fine French Honey Color Stone Antique Fireplace Mantle
19th Century Fine French Honey Color Stone Antique Fireplace Mantle

19th Century Fine French Honey Color Stone Antique Fireplace Mantle

Located in Beervelde, BE

This fine fireplace surround is finely carved in hard stoned and bears a lovely patina. The ancient surfaces reflects the light of the room.

Category

Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Fireplaces and Mantels

Materials

Stone

19th Century French Designed by Nature Stone Antique Fireplace Surround
19th Century French Designed by Nature Stone Antique Fireplace Surround

19th Century French Designed by Nature Stone Antique Fireplace Surround

Located in Beervelde, BE

We can provide the hearth in original antique Burgundy dalles with original ancient surfaces. Measures: 129 cm EW 50,78" 117 cm EH 46,06" 104 cm IW 40,94" 105 cm IH 41,33" 33 ...

Category

Antique Early 19th Century French Louis Philippe Fireplaces and Mantels

Materials

Stone

18th Century Wide French Classic Limestone Antique Fireplace Surround
18th Century Wide French Classic Limestone Antique Fireplace Surround

18th Century Wide French Classic Limestone Antique Fireplace Surround

Located in Beervelde, BE

We can provide the Hearth in original antique Burgundy flooring with ancient surfaces. Measures; 155 cm EW 61,02" 105 cm EH 41,33" 131 cm IW 51,57" 90 cm IH 35,43" 23 cm S 9,05...

Category

Antique 18th Century French Louis XVI Fireplaces and Mantels

Materials

Limestone

Authentic 18th Century Period Decorative French Stone Fireplace
Authentic 18th Century Period Decorative French Stone Fireplace

Authentic 18th Century Period Decorative French Stone Fireplace

Located in Beervelde, BE

Super elegant French Regency period bicolor hard stone fireplace for traditional and classy timeless living. The ancient surface is silky soft on the touch and reflect the light in ...

Category

Antique 18th Century French Regency Fireplaces and Mantels

Materials

Stone, Limestone

18th Century Louis XIV Fine French Antique Fireplace Mantel in Hard Stone
18th Century Louis XIV Fine French Antique Fireplace Mantel in Hard Stone

18th Century Louis XIV Fine French Antique Fireplace Mantel in Hard Stone

Located in Beervelde, BE

This is an exceptional bicolor hard stone original antique fireplace surround from the south of France, near the Italian border. The ancient surfaces has a gloss like marble. This fi...

Category

Antique Early 18th Century French Louis XIV Fireplaces and Mantels

Materials

Stone

18th Century Fine Italian Antique Fireplace Mantel
18th Century Fine Italian Antique Fireplace Mantel

18th Century Fine Italian Antique Fireplace Mantel

Located in Beervelde, BE

It is from Florence. The ancient surfaces has a country gloss look. Perfect for a rich interior design cosy or eclectic thanks to the importance of this piece.

Category

Antique 18th Century Italian Regency Fireplaces and Mantels

Materials

Marble

19th Century Fine Beige Limestone Vintage Fireplace Surround
19th Century Fine Beige Limestone Vintage Fireplace Surround

19th Century Fine Beige Limestone Vintage Fireplace Surround

Located in Beervelde, BE

In the images you will also see the smooth ancient surfaces reflecting the light in the room.

Category

Antique Early 19th Century French Louis Philippe Fireplaces and Mantels

Materials

Limestone

18th Century French Country Limestone Antique Fireplace Mantel
18th Century French Country Limestone Antique Fireplace Mantel

18th Century French Country Limestone Antique Fireplace Mantel

Located in Beervelde, BE

The quality of the limestone is high. The ancient surfaces has been waxed. This French rustic fireplace reflects the light of the room and can create a great ambiance.

Category

Antique 18th Century French Louis XIV Fireplaces and Mantels

Materials

Limestone

French Provencal Limestone Fireplace Surround With Exceptional Artempo Wear
French Provencal Limestone Fireplace Surround With Exceptional Artempo Wear

French Provencal Limestone Fireplace Surround With Exceptional Artempo Wear

Located in Beervelde, BE

Wide and very unique French Louis XVI period country limestone fireplace surround, 18th century from Provence. The ancient surfaces have been waxed and polished and the artempo wear ...

Category

Antique 18th Century French Louis XVI Fireplaces and Mantels

Materials

Limestone

Diptych Markings- Leather-like finish, Art Graf marked tissue layers, cold wax
Diptych Markings- Leather-like finish, Art Graf marked tissue layers, cold wax

Diptych Markings- Leather-like finish, Art Graf marked tissue layers, cold wax

By Majio

Located in Santa Cruz, CA

This diptych, Markings, with a leather-like finish of cold wax and layers of marked tissue paper on wood, reads as an ancient surface immersed in the markings of time.

Category

2010s Abstract Mixed Media

Materials

Wood, Wax, Tissue Paper, Graphite

French Antique Kitchen Fireplace In Limestone With Original Patina
French Antique Kitchen Fireplace In Limestone With Original Patina

French Antique Kitchen Fireplace In Limestone With Original Patina

Located in Beervelde, BE

A beautiful rare color and with ancient surface structure. The perfect fireplace mantle piece for a timeless slow living real deal interior design.

Category

Antique 17th Century Louis XIII Fireplaces and Mantels

Materials

Limestone

Ancient Chinese China Bronze Dragon Head Hairpin
Ancient Chinese China Bronze Dragon Head Hairpin

Ancient Chinese China Bronze Dragon Head Hairpin

Located in PUTNEY, NSW

Material and Craftsmanship: Crafted from high-quality bronze, this hairpin showcases the intricate designs and craftsmanship typical of ancient Chinese metalwork. The surface of the ...

Category

Antique 15th Century and Earlier Chinese Empire Chain Necklaces

Unique Contemporary Wall Art–Silicone Cast Fragment from18th Century Sicilian
Unique Contemporary Wall Art–Silicone Cast Fragment from18th Century Sicilian

Unique Contemporary Wall Art–Silicone Cast Fragment from18th Century Sicilian

By Marilina Marchica

Located in Agrigento, AG

Through the use of silicone — a flexible, contemporary material — the artist captures every imperfection of the ancient surface, allowing history to emerge through texture and absenc...

Category

2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings

Materials

Silicone, Wood

Ancient Contemplation Stones, Java, Indonesia
Ancient Contemplation Stones, Java, Indonesia

Ancient Contemplation Stones, Java, Indonesia

Located in Ghent, BE

Shaped by flowing lava and weathered by water and wind, each piece bears a distinct, rounded silhouette reminiscent of vertebrae or ancient fossils. Their richly textured surfaces—ma...

Category

Antique 15th Century and Earlier Javanese Natural Specimens

Materials

Stone

HOLIDAY GIFT - Pair of Vintage 1990s Scavo Art Glass Bottles with Leaf Stoppers
HOLIDAY GIFT - Pair of Vintage 1990s Scavo Art Glass Bottles with Leaf Stoppers

HOLIDAY GIFT - Pair of Vintage 1990s Scavo Art Glass Bottles with Leaf Stoppers

By Cenedese Scavo

Located in Bochum, NRW

These pieces are studio-made, likely European or American, and reflect the era’s fascination with nature-inspired forms and ancient surface treatments. Ideal for collectors of vinta...

Category

1990s Organic Modern Bottles

Materials

Blown Glass

Handcrafted Scorched Yakisugi Lamp
Handcrafted Scorched Yakisugi Lamp

Handcrafted Scorched Yakisugi Lamp

By SUM Furniture

Located in London, GB

Handcrafted using the traditional Japanese Yakisugi scorching technique, this sculptural timber lamp combines ancient surface treatment methods with refined contemporary form.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary English Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Ash, Cypress

Large Handcrafted Scorched Yakisugi Lamp
Large Handcrafted Scorched Yakisugi Lamp

Large Handcrafted Scorched Yakisugi Lamp

By SUM Furniture

Located in London, GB

Handcrafted using the traditional Japanese Yakisugi scorching technique, this large sculptural timber lamp combines ancient surface treatment methods with refined contemporary form.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary English Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Ash, Cypress

Handcrafted Yakisugi Pillar Lamp
Handcrafted Yakisugi Pillar Lamp

Handcrafted Yakisugi Pillar Lamp

By SUM Furniture

Located in London, GB

Handcrafted using the traditional Japanese Yakisugi scorching technique, this sculptural timber Pillar lamp combines ancient surface treatment methods with refined contemporary form.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary English Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Ash, Cypress

Handcrafted Yakisugi Lamp
Handcrafted Yakisugi Lamp

Handcrafted Yakisugi Lamp

By SUM Furniture

Located in London, GB

Handcrafted using the traditional Japanese Yakisugi scorching technique, this sculptural timber lamp combines ancient surface treatment methods with refined contemporary form.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary English Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Ash, Cypress

Handcrafted Yakisugi Lamp
Handcrafted Yakisugi Lamp

Handcrafted Yakisugi Lamp

By SUM Furniture

Located in London, GB

Handcrafted using the traditional Japanese Yakisugi scorching technique, this sculptural timber lamp combines ancient surface treatment methods with refined contemporary form.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary English Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Ash, Cypress

Handcrafted Yakisugi Pillar Table Lamp
Handcrafted Yakisugi Pillar Table Lamp

Handcrafted Yakisugi Pillar Table Lamp

By SUM Furniture

Located in London, GB

Handcrafted using the traditional Japanese Yakisugi scorching technique, this sculptural timber Pillar lamp combines ancient surface treatment methods with refined contemporary form.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary English Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Ash, Cypress

Dubini Ancient Bronze Coin 18 Karat Yellow Gold Bracelet
Dubini Ancient Bronze Coin 18 Karat Yellow Gold Bracelet

Dubini Ancient Bronze Coin 18 Karat Yellow Gold Bracelet

By DUBINI

Located in London, GB

ABOUT THE COIN Patina is that beautiful and brilliant time-created varnish, of a green or brownish colour, which covers the surface of some ancient brass coins. It prevents them fro...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Classical Roman Bangles

Materials

18k Gold, Bronze, Yellow Gold

Antique Stone Flooring  - Rustic Salvaged Reclaimed Ancient Tile - Old Pavers
Antique Stone Flooring  - Rustic Salvaged Reclaimed Ancient Tile - Old Pavers

Antique Stone Flooring - Rustic Salvaged Reclaimed Ancient Tile - Old Pavers

Located in Costa Mesa, CA

Looking at the engraved ridges and markings vividly expressed on each and every piece of tile one can witness ancient history in real-time. Quite visible through the floor's natural ...

Category

Antique 17th Century Spanish Rustic Flooring

Materials

Limestone

1990 Angel Busca Architectural Artwork Tempera and Oil on Board, One-of-a-Kind
1990 Angel Busca Architectural Artwork Tempera and Oil on Board, One-of-a-Kind

1990 Angel Busca Architectural Artwork Tempera and Oil on Board, One-of-a-Kind

Located in Secaucus, NJ

Features a symmetrical composition dominated by two large, rounded arches supported by heavy pilasters on the sides and a central, ornate column. The surfaces of the stone appear wea...

Category

1990s Spanish Modern Paintings

Materials

Wood, Giltwood, Paint

Dubini Empress Double Ancient Bronze Coin 18 Karat Yellow Gold Earrings
Dubini Empress Double Ancient Bronze Coin 18 Karat Yellow Gold Earrings

Dubini Empress Double Ancient Bronze Coin 18 Karat Yellow Gold Earrings

By DUBINI

Located in London, GB

ABOUT THE COINS Coin Ø 15mm Coin Ø 18mm Patina is that beautiful and brilliant kind of time-created varnish, of a green or brownish colour, which covers the surface of some ancient...

Category

2010s Italian Classical Roman Dangle Earrings

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Bronze

Ancient Greek Pegasos Coin Pendant in 14k Gold, Silver Stater of Anaktorion with
Ancient Greek Pegasos Coin Pendant in 14k Gold, Silver Stater of Anaktorion with

Ancient Greek Pegasos Coin Pendant in 14k Gold, Silver Stater of Anaktorion with

Located in Chicago, IL

The bezel follows the natural contours of the ancient coin while preserving the visibility and relief of the original surfaces.

Category

Antique 15th Century and Earlier Pendant Necklaces

Materials

14k Gold

Dubini Ancient Roman Bronze Coin 18 Karat Yellow Gold Signet Ring
Dubini Ancient Roman Bronze Coin 18 Karat Yellow Gold Signet Ring

Dubini Ancient Roman Bronze Coin 18 Karat Yellow Gold Signet Ring

By DUBINI

Located in London, GB

HISTORY Patina is that beautiful and brilliant kind of time-created varnish, of a green or brownish colour, which covers the surface of some ancient brass medals. It prevents them fr...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Classical Roman Signet Rings

Materials

Yellow Gold, Bronze

Dubini Constantine Roman Ancient Bronze Coin Peridot Citrine 18K Gold Earrings
Dubini Constantine Roman Ancient Bronze Coin Peridot Citrine 18K Gold Earrings

Dubini Constantine Roman Ancient Bronze Coin Peridot Citrine 18K Gold Earrings

By DUBINI

Located in London, GB

Coin Ø 15-18mm ABOUT THE COINS Patina is that beautiful and brilliant kind of time-created varnish, of a green or brownish colour, which covers the surface of some ancient brass me...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Classical Roman Dangle Earrings

Materials

Citrine, Peridot, 18k Gold, Bronze

Dubini Empires Ancient Bronze Coins Diamond 18 Karat Yellow Gold Earrings
Dubini Empires Ancient Bronze Coins Diamond 18 Karat Yellow Gold Earrings

Dubini Empires Ancient Bronze Coins Diamond 18 Karat Yellow Gold Earrings

By DUBINI

Located in London, GB

Coin Ø 15mm-18mm ABOUT THE COINS Patina is that beautiful and brilliant kind of time-created varnish, of a green or brownish colour, which covers the surface of some ancient brass ...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Classical Roman Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Bronze, Yellow Gold

Dubini Roman Ancient Authentic Bronze Coin Chandelier 18 Karat Gold Earrings
Dubini Roman Ancient Authentic Bronze Coin Chandelier 18 Karat Gold Earrings

Dubini Roman Ancient Authentic Bronze Coin Chandelier 18 Karat Gold Earrings

By DUBINI

Located in London, GB

ABOUT THE COINS Patina is that beautiful and brilliant kind of time-created varnish, of a green or brownish colour, which covers the surface of some ancient brass medals. It prevent...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Classical Roman Chandelier Earrings

Materials

18k Gold, Gold, Bronze

Dubini Constantine Ancient Bronze Coin Green Agate Tassel 18K Gold Earrings
Dubini Constantine Ancient Bronze Coin Green Agate Tassel 18K Gold Earrings

Dubini Constantine Ancient Bronze Coin Green Agate Tassel 18K Gold Earrings

By DUBINI

Located in London, GB

Coin Ø 15-18mm ABOUT THE COINS Patina is that beautiful and brilliant kind of time-created varnish, of a green or brownish colour, which covers the surface of some ancient brass me...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Classical Roman Drop Earrings

Materials

Agate, 18k Gold, Bronze

Dubini Imperial Roman Ancient Bronze Patina Coin 18 K Yellow Gold Drop Earrings
Dubini Imperial Roman Ancient Bronze Patina Coin 18 K Yellow Gold Drop Earrings

Dubini Imperial Roman Ancient Bronze Patina Coin 18 K Yellow Gold Drop Earrings

By DUBINI

Located in London, GB

Patina is that beautiful and brilliant kind of time-created varnish, of a green or brownish colour, which covers the surface of some ancient brass medals. It prevents them from deter...

Category

2010s Italian Classical Roman Drop Earrings

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Bronze

Antique Grand Tour Italian Bronze Sculpture of Dancing Faun of Pompeii
Antique Grand Tour Italian Bronze Sculpture of Dancing Faun of Pompeii

Antique Grand Tour Italian Bronze Sculpture of Dancing Faun of Pompeii

Located in Shippensburg, PA

THE DANCING FAUN OF POMPEII After the model of Antiquity Grand Tour, Italy cast ca. 1880 With a fine verdigris patination and "ancient" surface treatment 31" H x 11 1/4" W x 10" D ...

Category

Antique 19th Century Italian Grand Tour Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Stephen Kaye Post-Modern Floor Vase, Pottery & Plaster, 20th Century
Stephen Kaye Post-Modern Floor Vase, Pottery & Plaster, 20th Century

Stephen Kaye Post-Modern Floor Vase, Pottery & Plaster, 20th Century

By Stephen Kaye

Located in W Allenhurst, NJ

A monumental studio pottery vessel by American ceramic artist Stephen Faye, distinguished by its dramatic rounded form and richly layered metallic surface. The hand-crafted ceramic b...

Category

20th Century American Post-Modern Vases

Materials

Pottery, Ceramic

Ceramic Apollo Belvedere Bust Sculpture
Ceramic Apollo Belvedere Bust Sculpture

Ceramic Apollo Belvedere Bust Sculpture

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Standing at over two feet tall, the sculpture commands attention with its graceful proportions, flowing hair, and elegantly draped garment cascading over the shoulder. The creamy cer...

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Neoclassical Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

Sculptural Kauri Dining Table No. 150 — Subfossil Root Slab with Amber
Sculptural Kauri Dining Table No. 150 — Subfossil Root Slab with Amber

Sculptural Kauri Dining Table No. 150 — Subfossil Root Slab with Amber

Located in Goch, DE

Large-scale root slabs with naturally embedded amber, visible bark, and such material density belong to the rare characteristics of Ancient Kauri. The surface reveals a landscape sha...

Category

2010s German Prehistoric Dining Room Tables

Materials

Stainless Steel

Rug & Kilim’s Distressed Contemporary Rug with Greek Key Lattice in Blue Hues
Rug & Kilim’s Distressed Contemporary Rug with Greek Key Lattice in Blue Hues

Rug & Kilim’s Distressed Contemporary Rug with Greek Key Lattice in Blue Hues

By Rug & Kilim

Located in Long Island City, NY

These vibrant colors cascade across the geometric grid like oxidized patina on ancient ruins, giving the flat surface an immense sense of depth and history.

Category

2010s Turkish Modern Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool

Japanese Autique Vase, Pottery, Wabi-Sabi
Japanese Autique Vase, Pottery, Wabi-Sabi

Japanese Autique Vase, Pottery, Wabi-Sabi

Located in Katori-Shi, 12

While its exact provenance is lost to time, its rugged, weathered surface and "koshu" (ancient style) characteristics suggest it dates back to a period far preceding the Edo era.

Category

Early 20th Century Japanese Edo Antiquities

Materials

Pottery

Antique Rare Hallstatt Gold Spiral Hoard in Ceramic Vessel, ca 800–600 BC
Antique Rare Hallstatt Gold Spiral Hoard in Ceramic Vessel, ca 800–600 BC

Antique Rare Hallstatt Gold Spiral Hoard in Ceramic Vessel, ca 800–600 BC

Located in Doha, QA

Specifications: -Culture: Hallstatt Cultural Sphere, Central Europe -Period: Late Bronze Age / Early Iron Age -Date: Circa 800–600 BC -Material: Natural alluvial gold alloy (approxim...

Category

Antique 15th Century and Earlier Austrian Prehistoric Historical Memorab...

Materials

Gold

Victorian gold and turquoise bulla earrings
Victorian gold and turquoise bulla earrings

Victorian gold and turquoise bulla earrings

Located in New York, NY

Their circular bulla forms — originally protective amulets worn in antiquity — are richly ornamented with twisted wirework, beaded borders, and intricate granulation intended to emul...

Category

Antique 1840s Victorian Dangle Earrings

Materials

Turquoise, Gold, 14k Gold

Jobi Glass Mosaic Ram Sculpture, 1970's Latin Art, Craft Handmade, Modern
Jobi Glass Mosaic Ram Sculpture, 1970's Latin Art, Craft Handmade, Modern

Jobi Glass Mosaic Ram Sculpture, 1970's Latin Art, Craft Handmade, Modern

Located in Palm Beach, FL

Rich emerald and turquoise tones are accented by warm gold and ivory elements, producing a sophisticated color palette that feels both ancient and contemporary. The mosaic surface po...

Category

1970s Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Glass

Pair of Decorative Terracotta Cups with Aged Patina and Handles
Pair of Decorative Terracotta Cups with Aged Patina and Handles

Pair of Decorative Terracotta Cups with Aged Patina and Handles

Located in Marbella, ES

Each piece features elegant side handles topped with stylized zoomorphic forms, evoking ancient Mediterranean ceremonial vessels. The surfaces display a rich crackled finish in ivor...

Category

Late 20th Century French Greco Roman Urns

Materials

Terracotta

Frammento CN – Textural Pure Pigment on Paper, Abstract Vintage Patina Artwork
Frammento CN – Textural Pure Pigment on Paper, Abstract Vintage Patina Artwork

Frammento CN – Textural Pure Pigment on Paper, Abstract Vintage Patina Artwork

By Marilina Marchica

Located in Agrigento, AG

The result is an abstract composition with a strongly tactile and almost archaeological character, where the surface acquires a visual quality reminiscent of an ancient patina or a d...

Category

2010s Contemporary Interior Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Archival Paper, Pigment

'Winter Nuthatch' Photorealist painting of a nuthatch in the snow
'Winter Nuthatch' Photorealist painting of a nuthatch in the snow

'Winter Nuthatch' Photorealist painting of a nuthatch in the snow

Located in Shrewsbury, Shropshire

The nuthatch, instantly recognisable by its distinctive posture and habit of climbing headfirst down tree trunks, is depicted in a moment of focused exploration as it navigates the r...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Photorealist Animal Paintings

Materials

Oil, Panel

Eugène Fontenay Etruscan Revival Gold and Enamel Locket
Eugène Fontenay Etruscan Revival Gold and Enamel Locket

Eugène Fontenay Etruscan Revival Gold and Enamel Locket

By Eugene Fontenay

Located in New Orleans, LA

The effect recalls the softly weathered surfaces of ancient frescoes uncovered in Pompeii, echoed in Richet’s matte enamel technique.

Category

Antique 19th Century French Belle Époque Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Abstract Modern ‘Petra Design’ Wool Rug by Doris Leslie Blau
Abstract Modern ‘Petra Design’ Wool Rug by Doris Leslie Blau

Abstract Modern ‘Petra Design’ Wool Rug by Doris Leslie Blau

By Doris Leslie Blau

Located in New York, NY

Carefully crafted in high-quality wool, the rug has a smooth, matte surface interspersed with sections of intricate detailing, evoking the weathered surfaces of ancient stonework—hen...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Indian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Torse
Torse

Torse

By Raoul Ubac

Located in Fairlawn, OH

Incising, carving, and assembling slate reliefs, he created works that blur the boundaries between sculpture, engraving, and painting. These tactile surfaces evoke ancient monuments,...

Category

1960s Abstract Abstract Prints

Materials

Lithograph

Natural Diamond Sunburst Heart Pendant 14K Solid Yellow Gold Charm for Gift
Natural Diamond Sunburst Heart Pendant 14K Solid Yellow Gold Charm for Gift

Natural Diamond Sunburst Heart Pendant 14K Solid Yellow Gold Charm for Gift

Located in Jaipur, IN

The result is a piece of extraordinary visual complexity and emotional resonance — designed for those who understand that true luxury lies in the details. The Sunburst — An Ancient T...

Category

2010s Indian Aesthetic Movement Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold

Whispers of Mysterious Passion - Painting, Mixed media on canvas

Whispers of Mysterious Passion - Painting, Mixed media on canvas

By Pantea Mahrou

Located in London, GB

It reveals the mysterious life of the Amlash family symbolic characters inspired by deities of luck and abundance while reflecting layers of culture and artistic heritage. A series o...

Category

2010s Figurative Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Mixed Media

Black & White Sunflower Bone Inlay Oval Coffee Table by House of Jaipur
Black & White Sunflower Bone Inlay Oval Coffee Table by House of Jaipur

Black & White Sunflower Bone Inlay Oval Coffee Table by House of Jaipur

Located in New York, NY

Key Highlights: Hand-set camel bone inlay in an exuberant sunflower motif pattern Bold ivory-on-black contrast — graphic, organic, and deeply refined Generous oval form at 54"W × 27...

Category

2010s Indian Arts and Crafts Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Wood, Bone

Venetian Boxwood Lion of Saint Mark on Ebony Plinth circa 1700
Venetian Boxwood Lion of Saint Mark on Ebony Plinth circa 1700

Venetian Boxwood Lion of Saint Mark on Ebony Plinth circa 1700

Located in Leesburg, VA

The paper likely served as a protective measure to stabilize the ancient ebony against modern surfaces, ensuring that the work—already two centuries old at the time—retained its inte...

Category

Antique 1690s Italian Baroque Animal Sculptures

Materials

Boxwood, Ebony

Amlash Jan's Prosperity Pillars - Sculpture, Bronze

Amlash Jan's Prosperity Pillars - Sculpture, Bronze

By Pantea Mahrou

Located in London, GB

This sculptural series presents Amlash-inspired figures emerging from engraved vertical forms inscribed with ancient symbolic codes. The surfaces incorporate planetary signs, numeric...

Category

2010s Contemporary Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

1970s Pink Scavo Murano Glass Oval Bowl by Cenedese
1970s Pink Scavo Murano Glass Oval Bowl by Cenedese

1970s Pink Scavo Murano Glass Oval Bowl by Cenedese

By Cenedese

Located in Aci Castello, IT

The technique gives the glass a textured, weathered surface, reminiscent of ancient, excavated artifacts.

Category

Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls

Materials

Murano Glass

Vintage Monumental Mixed Media Disc Wall Sculpture
Vintage Monumental Mixed Media Disc Wall Sculpture

Vintage Monumental Mixed Media Disc Wall Sculpture

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

The interplay of cool grays, warm terracotta, and subtle teal highlights creates a dynamic surface that shifts with the light, evoking the sublime beauty of lunar surfaces or ancient...

Category

Late 20th Century American Brutalist Wall-mounted Sculptures

Materials

Resin, Wood

Pre Columbian Moche Transformational Anthropomorphic Stirrup Vessel
Pre Columbian Moche Transformational Anthropomorphic Stirrup Vessel

Pre Columbian Moche Transformational Anthropomorphic Stirrup Vessel

Located in London, GB

The globular body and classic stirrup handle form exemplify one of the most recognizable ceramic types of ancient Peru. Surface wear and patina consistent with age enhance its sculpt...

Category

Antique 15th Century and Earlier Peruvian Antiquities

Materials

Pottery

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September, I Remember
September, I Remember

Marjorie GuyonSeptember, I Remember, 2005

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H 42 in W 42 in D 3 in

September, I Remember

By Marjorie Guyon

Located in Louisville, KY

One of the hallmarks of Guyon’s work is that the image at once emerges from, yet disappears into what appears to be an ancient surface. Yet, she also seems to be lighting the path of...

Category

Early 2000s Abstract Paintings

Materials

Mixed Media

South East Asian Large Terracotta Vessel Olla
South East Asian Large Terracotta Vessel Olla

South East Asian Large Terracotta Vessel Olla

Located in Bonita Springs, FL

Defined by its squat profile, short neck, and rolled rim, this piece exemplifies the artistic traditions of ancient civilizations. The jar’s surface is adorned with radiating shoulde...

Category

Antique 15th Century and Earlier Chinese Primitive Vases

Materials

Terracotta

Portuguese Earthenware Bowl, Polychrome Decoration
Portuguese Earthenware Bowl, Polychrome Decoration

Portuguese Earthenware Bowl, Polychrome Decoration

Located in Lisboa, Lisboa

Stains and color variations on the glazed surface suggest ancient glazing techniques, where control of temperatures and materials gave pieces a unique and unrepeatable appearance.

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Ceramics

Materials

Earthenware

Large kitchen sink in oxidized black schist
Large kitchen sink in oxidized black schist

Large kitchen sink in oxidized black schist

Unavailable

H 31.11 in W 97.25 in D 27.56 in

Large kitchen sink in oxidized black schist

Located in SAN VICENTE DE ALCÁNTARA, ES

It is more intended for an outdoor kitchen but its presence indoors can also provide a very decorative and unusual effect combining contemporary and ancient Its large work surface wi...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Brutalist Stone Sinks

Materials

Schist

Ico & the Bird Rainbow Moonstone 22 Karat Gold Pentagon Necklace
Ico & the Bird Rainbow Moonstone 22 Karat Gold Pentagon Necklace

Ico & the Bird Rainbow Moonstone 22 Karat Gold Pentagon Necklace

By Ico & the Bird Fine Jewelry

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Moonstone exhibits the optical phenomenon known as ‘Adularescence,’ which causes an extraordinary glow on its surface. Ancient cultures coveted the stone, believing it was created fr...

Category

2010s American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Moonstone, 22k Gold

18th Century French Horse Pull Toy
18th Century French Horse Pull Toy

18th Century French Horse Pull Toy

Unavailable

H 33.5 in W 31 in D 14.5 in

18th Century French Horse Pull Toy

Located in Hudson, NY

18th century sculpture of a prancing horse, exquisite form, ancient velum colored surface of hide and nail construction, wood carved hooves and jaw, leather ear, white horsehair tail...

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Antique 18th Century French French Provincial Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Hide, Wood

Granium Heirloom Necklace
Granium Heirloom Necklace

Granium Heirloom Necklace

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H 0.28 in W 0.28 in

Granium Heirloom Necklace

Located in New York, NY

Drawn from antiquity, this charm is named for the Latin word for granulation, an ancient technique where the surface of a jewel is decorated with small golden spheres.

Category

2010s American Classical Greek Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Emily Weld Collins Diamond Forma Granium Ring
Emily Weld Collins Diamond Forma Granium Ring

Emily Weld Collins Diamond Forma Granium Ring

Located in New York, NY

Drawn from antiquity, this ring is named for the Latin words for pattern and granulation, an ancient technique where the surface of a jewel is decorated with small golden spheres.

Category

2010s North American Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

End Table from Wooden Cheese Press, 19th Century French Country
End Table from Wooden Cheese Press, 19th Century French Country

End Table from Wooden Cheese Press, 19th Century French Country

Located in Madison, WI

Agrarian Classic. The wood is ancient and patinated. A level surface is attained by adjusting screwed posts to varying heights and configurations.

Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Primitive End Tables

Materials

Iron

Ico & the Bird Fine Jewelry Rainbow Moonstone 22k Gold Necklace
Ico & the Bird Fine Jewelry Rainbow Moonstone 22k Gold Necklace

Ico & the Bird Fine Jewelry Rainbow Moonstone 22k Gold Necklace

By Ico & the Bird Fine Jewelry

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Moonstone exhibits the optical phenomenon known as ‘Adularescence,’ which causes the extraordinary glow on its surface. Ancient cultures coveted the stone, believing it was created f...

Category

2010s American Artisan Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Moonstone, Rainbow Moonstone, 22k Gold

Blue Rug Geometric Contemporary Wool Silk - Venezia Celeste 150x245
Blue Rug Geometric Contemporary Wool Silk - Venezia Celeste 150x245

Blue Rug Geometric Contemporary Wool Silk - Venezia Celeste 150x245

By Tapis Rouge Atelier

Located in Seattle, WA

The loose arrangement of stains creates a visual link to the surface of ancient frescoes preserved in the city of Pompeii.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Nepalese Modern Western European Rugs

Materials

Wool, Silk

Blue Rug Geometric Contemporary Wool Silk, Venezia Celeste
Blue Rug Geometric Contemporary Wool Silk, Venezia Celeste

Blue Rug Geometric Contemporary Wool Silk, Venezia Celeste

By Tapis Rouge Atelier

Located in Seattle, WA

The loose arrangement of stains creates a visual link to the surface of ancient frescoes preserved in the city of Pompeii.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Nepalese Modern Western European Rugs

Materials

Wool, Silk

Blue Rug Geometric Contemporary Wool Silk, Venezia Celeste
Blue Rug Geometric Contemporary Wool Silk, Venezia Celeste

Blue Rug Geometric Contemporary Wool Silk, Venezia Celeste

By Tapis Rouge Atelier

Located in Seattle, WA

The loose arrangement of stains creates a visual link to the surface of ancient frescoes preserved in the city of Pompeii.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Nepalese Modern Western European Rugs

Materials

Wool, Silk

Blue Rug Geometric Contemporary Wool Silk - Venezia Celeste
Blue Rug Geometric Contemporary Wool Silk - Venezia Celeste

Blue Rug Geometric Contemporary Wool Silk - Venezia Celeste

By Tapis Rouge Atelier

Located in Seattle, WA

The loose arrangement of stains creates a visual link to the surface of ancient frescoes preserved in the city of Pompeii.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Nepalese Modern Western European Rugs

Materials

Wool, Silk

Irregular vessel II - stoneware ceramic, chalky, dry white glaze
Irregular vessel II - stoneware ceramic, chalky, dry white glaze

Irregular vessel II - stoneware ceramic, chalky, dry white glaze

Located in Kingsclere, Hampshire

"I have in mind rugged eroded surfaces, megaliths, fossils, ancient encrusted marbles and something of the quality of early Japanese ceramics - Shigaraki and Iga ware"

Category

2010s Contemporary Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic, Stoneware, Glaze

Irregular vessel III - ceramic pot, chalky, dry cream glaze
Irregular vessel III - ceramic pot, chalky, dry cream glaze

Irregular vessel III - ceramic pot, chalky, dry cream glaze

Located in Kingsclere, Hampshire

"I have in mind rugged eroded surfaces, megaliths, fossils, ancient encrusted marbles and something of the quality of early Japanese ceramics - Shigaraki and Iga ware"

Category

2010s Contemporary Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic, Stoneware, Glaze

Cocktail Sofa Table Stone Primitive Sculpture Diabase Swedish
Cocktail Sofa Table Stone Primitive Sculpture Diabase Swedish

Cocktail Sofa Table Stone Primitive Sculpture Diabase Swedish

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Cocktail Sofa Table Stone Primitive Sculpture Diabase Swedish

By Glen Baghurst

Located in Malmo, SE

The decision was made to make the carvings in the table small and abstract as a representation of the vessels that are found on the surface of ancient offering tables. Baghurst did n...

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21st Century and Contemporary Swedish Primitive Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Stone

Tall Double-Handled Painted Porcelain Flat Vase by Alison Owen
Tall Double-Handled Painted Porcelain Flat Vase by Alison Owen

Tall Double-Handled Painted Porcelain Flat Vase by Alison Owen

By Alison Owen

Located in Brooklyn, NY

The shape and construction of the piece echoes ancient ceramic forms. The surface of the vase has a canvas texture, which adds depth.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Vases

Materials

Porcelain

Tall Painted Porcelain Flat Vase with Blue and Black Vines by Alison Owen
Tall Painted Porcelain Flat Vase with Blue and Black Vines by Alison Owen

Tall Painted Porcelain Flat Vase with Blue and Black Vines by Alison Owen

By Alison Owen

Located in Brooklyn, NY

The shape and construction of the piece echoes ancient ceramic forms. The surface of the vase has a canvas texture, which adds depth to the piece.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Vases

Materials

Porcelain

Rock 11

Amir ZakiRock 11, 2016

Unavailable

H 67 in W 60 in

Rock 11

By Amir Zaki

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Viewed from a distance, the rocks appear as organic or anthropomorphic forms, their coarse and jagged surfaces sometimes resembling ancient petrified pieces of wood or stones.

Category

2010s Black and White Photography

Materials

Black and White, Archival Pigment

Rock 34

Amir ZakiRock 34, 2016

Unavailable

H 49 in W 49 in

Rock 34

By Amir Zaki

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Viewed from a distance, the rocks appear as organic or anthropomorphic forms, their coarse and jagged surfaces sometimes resembling ancient petrified pieces of wood or stones.

Category

2010s Black and White Photography

Materials

Black and White, Archival Pigment

Rock 12

Amir ZakiRock 12, 2016

Unavailable

H 60 in W 78 in

Rock 12

By Amir Zaki

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Viewed from a distance, the rocks appear as organic or anthropomorphic forms, their coarse and jagged surfaces sometimes resembling ancient petrified pieces of wood or stones.

Category

2010s Black and White Photography

Materials

Black and White, Archival Pigment

Rock 29

Amir ZakiRock 29, 2016

Unavailable

H 65 in W 60 in

Rock 29

By Amir Zaki

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Viewed from a distance, the rocks appear as organic or anthropomorphic forms, their coarse and jagged surfaces sometimes resembling ancient petrified pieces of wood or stones.

Category

2010s Black and White Photography

Materials

Black and White, Archival Pigment

Rock 6

Amir ZakiRock 6, 2016

Unavailable

H 39 in W 49 in

Rock 6

By Amir Zaki

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Viewed from a distance, the rocks appear as organic or anthropomorphic forms, their coarse and jagged surfaces sometimes resembling ancient petrified pieces of wood or stones.

Category

2010s Black and White Photography

Materials

Black and White, Archival Pigment

Rock 22

Amir ZakiRock 22, 2016

Unavailable

H 14 in W 21 in

Rock 22

By Amir Zaki

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Viewed from a distance, the rocks appear as organic or anthropomorphic forms, their coarse and jagged surfaces sometimes resembling ancient petrified pieces of wood or stones.

Category

2010s Black and White Photography

Materials

Black and White, Archival Pigment

French Country and Rustic Limestone Antique Fireplace Surround
French Country and Rustic Limestone Antique Fireplace Surround

French Country and Rustic Limestone Antique Fireplace Surround

Located in Beervelde, BE

hammered et tailler from the Louis XIII period, 17th century. The ancient surfaces reflect the lights in the room.

Category

Antique 17th Century French Louis XIII Fireplaces and Mantels

Materials

Limestone

Bird Ming

Bird Ming

By Marjorie Guyon

Located in Stamford, CT

The image simultaneously emerges from and disappears into the visual poetry of an ancient surface.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Mixed Media

Materials

Marble

Illumina Guardian

Illumina Guardian

By Marjorie Guyon

Located in Stamford, CT

The image simultaneously emerges from and disappears into the visual poetry of an ancient surface.

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21st Century and Contemporary Mixed Media

Materials

Marble

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H 47 in W 46 in

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By Marjorie Guyon

Located in Stamford, CT

The image simultaneously emerges from and disappears into the visual poetry of an ancient surface.

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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Mixed Media

Materials

Marble

17th Century French Limestone Country Antique Fireplace Surround
17th Century French Limestone Country Antique Fireplace Surround

17th Century French Limestone Country Antique Fireplace Surround

Located in Beervelde, BE

It has remains of the original patina. A original nice ancient surface. This mantel is in great condition; it is not broken and is totally original with perfect proportions for a tim...

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Antique Early 18th Century French Louis XIV Fireplaces and Mantels

Materials

Limestone

Esperanza

Marjorie GuyonEsperanza

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H 30 in W 20 in

Esperanza

By Marjorie Guyon

Located in Stamford, CT

The image simultaneously emerges from and disappears into the visual poetry of an ancient surface. marble dust, collage and pigment on parchment

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Mixed Media

Materials

Marble

French Classic Antique Fireplace Surround in Limestone in Belgian Warehouse
French Classic Antique Fireplace Surround in Limestone in Belgian Warehouse

French Classic Antique Fireplace Surround in Limestone in Belgian Warehouse

Located in Beervelde, BE

One would call it a classic French limestone fireplace. The ancient surfaces are polished and reflects the light in the room.

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Antique Late 18th Century French Louis XVI Fireplaces and Mantels

Materials

Stone

Arabian

Marjorie GuyonArabian

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H 30 in W 26 in

Arabian

By Marjorie Guyon

Located in Stamford, CT

The image simultaneously emerges from and disappears into the visual poetry of an ancient surface.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Landscape Prints

Materials

Monoprint

Ancestor Letter #9

Ancestor Letter #9

By Marjorie Guyon

Located in Stamford, CT

The image simultaneously emerges from and disappears into the visual poetry of an ancient surface. Medium: marble dust, collage and pigment on panel

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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Paintings

Materials

Marble

Carte Postale

Marjorie GuyonCarte Postale

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H 18 in W 12 in

Carte Postale

By Marjorie Guyon

Located in Stamford, CT

The image simultaneously emerges from and disappears into the visual poetry of an ancient surface. Medium: marble dust, collage and pigment on panel

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Abstract Paintings

Materials

Marble

Flying Without Wings 1

Flying Without Wings 1

By Marjorie Guyon

Located in Stamford, CT

The image simultaneously emerges from and disappears into the visual poetry of an ancient surface.

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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Animal Paintings

Materials

Marble

French Chique Country Style Vintage Limestone Fireplace Surround Unusual Size
French Chique Country Style Vintage Limestone Fireplace Surround Unusual Size

French Chique Country Style Vintage Limestone Fireplace Surround Unusual Size

Located in Beervelde, BE

A regency period from the 18th Century. The ancient surface is silky smooth and reflects the light in the room.

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Antique Mid-18th Century French Regency Fireplaces and Mantels

Materials

Limestone

Ming / Brid

Marjorie GuyonMing / Brid

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By Marjorie Guyon

Located in Stamford, CT

The image simultaneously emerges from and disappears into the visual poetry of an ancient surface. Medium: marble dust, collage and pigment on panel

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China 0123

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By Marjorie Guyon

Located in Stamford, CT

The image simultaneously emerges from and disappears into the visual poetry of an ancient surface. Medium: marble dust, collage and pigment on panel

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Marble

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Luxury Italian Hammered Copper Metal Picture Frame by Del Conte

Luxury Italian Hammered Copper Metal Picture Frame by Del Conte

By Del Conte

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

The texture of hammer tone is an ancient surface treatment for metal that is achieved through the painstaking application of hammer marks, one by one, with the intention of shaping t...

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Late 20th Century Italian Classical Roman Picture Frames

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Marjorie GuyonRed Tattoo

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H 30 in W 22 in

Red Tattoo

By Marjorie Guyon

Located in Stamford, CT

The image simultaneously emerges from and disappears into the visual poetry of an ancient surface.

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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Nude Prints

Materials

Monoprint

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Marjorie GuyonTattoo 2

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H 30 in W 22 in

Tattoo 2

By Marjorie Guyon

Located in Stamford, CT

The image simultaneously emerges from and disappears into the visual poetry of an ancient surface.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Figurative Prints

Materials

Monoprint

Tattoo 8

Marjorie GuyonTattoo 8

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H 30 in W 22 in

Tattoo 8

By Marjorie Guyon

Located in Stamford, CT

The image simultaneously emerges from and disappears into the visual poetry of an ancient surface.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Figurative Prints

Materials

Monoprint

Tattoo 6

Marjorie GuyonTattoo 6

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H 30 in W 22 in

Tattoo 6

By Marjorie Guyon

Located in Stamford, CT

The image simultaneously emerges from and disappears into the visual poetry of an ancient surface.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Nude Prints

Materials

Monoprint

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Lund Cathedral, 20th-Century Danish Interior Painting

Lund Cathedral, 20th-Century Danish Interior Painting

Located in Cheltenham, GB

His paintings capture the emotional character of an interior - the sensation of standing within it, while observing the slow movement of light across ancient surfaces. The work als...

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Canvas, Oil

Important Ancient China Pair of Imperial Jade Leg Supports Han Dynasty
Important Ancient China Pair of Imperial Jade Leg Supports Han Dynasty

Important Ancient China Pair of Imperial Jade Leg Supports Han Dynasty

Located in South Burlington, VT

There is ample evidence of original and ancient calcification, polishing and surface encrustation.

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Materials

Jade

Ancient China Jade Pendant Pig, Eastern Han Dynasty, 25-206 AD
Ancient China Jade Pendant Pig, Eastern Han Dynasty, 25-206 AD

Ancient China Jade Pendant Pig, Eastern Han Dynasty, 25-206 AD

Located in South Burlington, VT

There is ample evidence of original and ancient calcification, polishing and surface encrustation.

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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Chinese Han Antiquities

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Jade

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Mary Scott, All that Matters, Original Abstract Art, Contemporary Painting

Mary Scott, All that Matters, Original Abstract Art, Contemporary Painting

By Mary Scott

Located in Deddington, GB

In this work, I was concerned with creating an ancient surface, weather-beaten, scale uncertain, just old rock of the beautiful greenish, gold hues one finds on the coast at Gwithian...

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2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings

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Mixed Media, Wax, Oil, Panel

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Rare 1927 Italian Reclaimed Large Fountain - Exclusive Signature Collection

Rare 1927 Italian Reclaimed Large Fountain - Exclusive Signature Collection

Located in Costa Mesa, CA

Doing so, they also brought the Pre-Olympian God “Atlas” back to life. Our Ancient Surfaces Signature team recently reclaimed this extremely rare masterpiece and named it IL Fonta...

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30 inch Tall Antique 1880s Era Carved and Painted Ancient Looking Wood Buddha

30 inch Tall Antique 1880s Era Carved and Painted Ancient Looking Wood Buddha

Located in Swedesboro, NJ

This is a wonderful carved wooden buddha with an ancient aged gilded surface. The carving has age cracks and paint losses that add to the character of this very happy buddha.

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Antique 19th Century Figurative Sculptures

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Hardwood

Japanese Garden or Indoor Talisman Gentle Protectors of Family and Travelers
Japanese Garden or Indoor Talisman Gentle Protectors of Family and Travelers

Japanese Garden or Indoor Talisman Gentle Protectors of Family and Travelers

Located in South Burlington, VT

This scarce work of art is in good condition with minor softening of lines and contours overall; and its ancient surface reveals traces of old lichen encrustation, perfect addition f...

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Stone

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18th Century English George III Antique Mahogany Serpentine Pedestal Sideboard

18th Century English George III Antique Mahogany Serpentine Pedestal Sideboard

Located in Shippensburg, PA

GEORGE III MAHOGANY SERPENTINE PEDESTAL SIDEBOARD England, circa last quarter of the 18th-century Item # 906BNS05L An unusual and most attractive pedestal sideboard from the George ...

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Set of 5 Brown Natural Stone Discs, Primitive Art Style

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Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

The discs are pierced in the center and have irregular, textured surfaces that suggest ancient artisanal craftsmanship.

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Petrified Wood Side Table

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H 22 in Dm 25 in

Petrified Wood Side Table

Located in New York, NY

Indonesian petrified wood slice side table on nickel base / beige Smooth and highly polished surface. Ancient petrified wood top, new custom base.

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Antique 18th Century and Earlier Indonesian Side Tables

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Magical Tibet Antique Nine Eye Dzi Bead and Necklace for Protection & Prosperity

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Located in South Burlington, VT

Another positive characteristic of authentic ancient dzi is the surface which is usually "smooth and waxy" , resulting from wear over a long period of time.

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Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Religious Items

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Agate

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H 20.25 in W 10.25 in D 5 in

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Located in Chicago, IL

Imaginative landscapes, figures and otherworldly apparitions come into view the longer one stares at the stone's polished surface. Ancient and sculptural, we’ve taken the stone in a ...

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1960s French Metal and Wicker Magazine Rack

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Located in High Point, NC

Cane is woven into a rippling surface, this ancient technique layers lines of natural fiber into an engrossing optical rhythm.

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Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Magazine Racks and Stands

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Metal

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Ancient Surfaces For Sale on 1stDibs

Find a variety of ancient surfaces available on 1stDibs. Each of these unique ancient surfaces was constructed with extraordinary care, often using stone, wood and limestone. There are 78 antique and vintage ancient surfaces for sale at 1stDibs, while we also have 26 modern editions to choose from as well. Ancient surfaces have long been popular, with older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. There are many kinds of ancient surfaces to choose from, but at 1stDibs, modern, mid-century modern and Louis XVI ancient surfaces are of considerable interest. There have been many well-made ancient surfaces over the years, but those made by Thomas Engelhart, Tapis Rouge Atelier and Alison Owen are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much are Ancient Surfaces?

Ancient surfaces can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price at 1stDibs is $3,064, while the lowest priced sells for $0 and the highest can go for as much as $48,892,000.