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Eduardo Esquivel Los Antiguos 'The Ancients' Framed Acrylic Painting Wall Art
Located in Miami, FL
Framed Eduardo Esquivel Los Antiguos (The Ancients) acrylic painting wall art 2005.
Signed and
Category
Early 2000s Argentine Modern Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Acrylic, Wood
H 30 in W 37.5 in D 2 in
Antique Print of the House of the Ancients, Island of Tinian, by Ferrario '1831'
Located in Langweer, NL
Original antique print of the House of the Ancients, Island of Tinian. This print originates from
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century Prints
Materials
Paper
H 13.39 in W 9.26 in D 0.02 in
19th Century Two-Light Bronze and Marble Candelabra in the manner of Thomas Hope
By Thomas Hope
Located in London, GB
Hope's representation of the goddess Juno from ancient statues in 'Costumes of the Ancients' (p.97) He
Category
Antique 1820s English More Lighting
Materials
Siena Marble, Bronze
H 18.25 in W 5.75 in D 5.75 in
Antique Map of Cyprus and Asia Minor with Medallions and Vignettes
Located in Langweer, NL
Minor, featuring the geographical features known to the ancients and decorated with a vignettes and 27
Category
Antique Early 18th Century Maps
Materials
Paper
Denise Roberge 22K Gold Ancient Station & Cable Link 30" Statement Necklace
By Denise Roberge
Located in Montclair, NJ
Length: 30 Inches
Clasp: Toggle Clasp
Link Width: Approximately 10.5mm (0.41") (at the Ancients links
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Link Necklaces
Materials
22k Gold, Yellow Gold
Baling the Hay
By John Linnell (b.1792)
Located in Wiscasett, ME
others of the Ancients.
Category
Mid-19th Century Victorian Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
Antique Tufted Velvet French Regency Window Bench
Located in Brooklyn, NY
the ancients. Please confirm item pickup location (Brooklyn or New Jersey) with seller.
Category
Early 20th Century French Regency Benches
Materials
Fabric, Upholstery, Velvet, Wood, Hardwood
Pair 19th Century French Napoleon III Period Mahogany Chairs
Located in Dallas, TX
-inspired architecture of the ancients, accentuated by bronze castings of rosettes and lions' paw feet which
Category
Antique 1880s French Napoleon III Chairs
Materials
Bronze
"Baling the Hay" by John Linnell
By John Linnell
Located in Wiscasset, ME
and others of the Ancients.
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century British Neoclassical Paintings
Materials
Paint
Pair 19th Century French Napoleon III Period Mahogany Armchairs
Located in Dallas, TX
-inspired architecture of the ancients, accentuated by bronze castings of rosettes and lions' paw feet which
Category
Antique 1880s French Napoleon III Armchairs
Materials
Bronze
Antique Imperial Dzi Beads Bracelets Pair From China
Located in 景德镇市, CN
by the generations, and the existing (old) Dzi are all relics of the ancients, which are extremely
Category
Antique 19th Century Antiquities
Materials
Jade
19th Century Italian Grand Tour Bronze Figure of Silenus, God of Wine
By Fonderia Sommer Napoli
Located in Pittsburgh, PA
wrestling a serpent. The serpent represented wisdom and eternal life to the Ancients. It is modeled after
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Italian Classical Roman Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Signed Unusual Figural Iron Framed Mirror By Mollie Massie
Located in Norwood, NJ
her art, "I think the ancients whose work inspires mine thought of their rock art in the same way. It
Category
Vintage 1980s American Modern Wall Mirrors
Materials
Iron
Maps of the Ancient World and the Posterity of Noah, 1820
Located in Langweer, NL
Ancients on Mercator's projection and the Posterity of Noah. The first showns the Empires of Ninus and
Category
Antique 19th Century Prints
Materials
Paper
Granium Star Necklace in Diamond
Located in New York, NY
understand. The significance of constellations dates back to prehistory; they were used by the ancients to
Category
2010s American Classical Greek Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold
Classical Style Contemporary Bronze Allegories of the Seasons Sculptures
Located in Yonkers, NY
perdue), these allegories reprise a theme dear to the Ancients. We are indeed in the presence of Fall
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Statues
Materials
Bronze
Antique Map of the World with California as an Island, 1788
Located in Langweer, NL
projection (heart-shaped). At top is a map of the world as known to the ancients. Both the polar and
Category
Antique 1780s Maps
Materials
Paper
Estate Cabochon Fire Opal 14K Yellow Gold Ring
Located in New York, NY
. The ancients Greeks believed that an opal protected the wearer from illness and in Europe, the gem
Category
20th Century Unknown Cocktail Rings
Materials
Opal, Fire Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Sapphire-set Snake Ring 18k c1872 England
Located in Litchfield, CT
serpent ring speaks of the jewelry of the ancients. In Victorian times snake rings were symbols of
Category
Antique 1870s British Victorian Fashion Rings
Materials
Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Victorian Gold Snake Ring
Located in Litchfield, CT
and ruby eyes, this ring has the look of jewelry from the ancients. Stylish, mystical, and easy to
Category
Antique 1890s Victorian Fashion Rings
Materials
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Bronze of "Ariadne Riding a Panther", After Johann Heinrich Dannecker
Located in Paris, FR
inspired by the Ancients. He drew the design of Ariadne riding a panther in 1803 and realized it in marble
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century French Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Tiffany & Co., Paloma Picasso Coral and Diamond Earrings, 1980
By Paloma Picasso for Tiffany & Co.
Located in Weston, MA
Red coral has always been highly regarded in human societies and civilizations. The ancients
Category
Vintage 1980s Clip-on Earrings
Materials
Coral, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Peach blossom in Spring, Painting, Gouache on Canvas
Located in Yardley, PA
Day are associated with the longing for a peaceful, prosperous and happy life of the ancients
Category
2010s Impressionist Paintings
Materials
Gouache
Peach blossom in Spring, Painting, Acrylic on Canvas
Located in Yardley, PA
Day are associated with the longing for a peaceful, prosperous and happy life of the ancients
Category
2010s Impressionist Paintings
Materials
Acrylic
Spring 70 x 90cm, Painting, Acrylic on Canvas
Located in Yardley, PA
Day are associated with the longing for a peaceful, prosperous and happy life of the ancients
Category
2010s Abstract Expressionist Paintings
Materials
Acrylic
Spring blossoms, Painting, Acrylic on Canvas
Located in Yardley, PA
Day are associated with the longing for a peaceful, prosperous and happy life of the ancients
Category
2010s Impressionist Paintings
Materials
Acrylic
Peach blossom in Spring ( 70 x 90 cm), Painting, Acrylic on Canvas
Located in Yardley, PA
Day are associated with the longing for a peaceful, prosperous and happy life of the ancients
Category
2010s Impressionist Paintings
Materials
Acrylic
H 27.5 in W 35.4 in D 1.2 in
Unique Earrings with Unheated Burmese Sapphires in Platinum
Located in Lucerne, CH
Linked to the sky and heavens, the Ancients believed that the Earth rested on a giant sapphire
Category
20th Century European Art Deco Stud Earrings
Materials
Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Platinum
spring peach blossom bloom, Painting, Acrylic on Canvas
Located in Yardley, PA
Day are associated with the longing for a peaceful, prosperous and happy life of the ancients
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Impressionist Paintings
Materials
Acrylic
H 35.4 in W 47.2 in D 1.2 in
SPRING, Painting, Acrylic on Canvas
Located in Yardley, PA
Day are associated with the longing for a peaceful, prosperous and happy life of the ancients
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Impressionist Paintings
Materials
Acrylic
Peach blossom in Spring ( 90 x 120 cm), Painting, Acrylic on Canvas
Located in Yardley, PA
Day are associated with the longing for a peaceful, prosperous and happy life of the ancients
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Impressionist Paintings
Materials
Acrylic
H 39.4 in W 47.2 in D 1.2 in
Peach blossoms bloom in spring, Painting, Acrylic on Canvas
Located in Yardley, PA
Day are associated with the longing for a peaceful, prosperous and happy life of the ancients
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Expressionist Paintings
Materials
Acrylic
H 31.4 in W 47.2 in D 1.2 in
Peach blossom in Spring 2022, Painting, Acrylic on Canvas
Located in Yardley, PA
Day are associated with the longing for a peaceful, prosperous and happy life of the ancients
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Expressionist Paintings
Materials
Acrylic
H 39.4 in W 50.4 in D 1.2 in
Peach blossom in Spring ( 2 panel- 80 x 120 cm), 2, Painting, Acrylic on Canvas
Located in Yardley, PA
Day are associated with the longing for a peaceful, prosperous and happy life of the ancients
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Paintings
Materials
Acrylic
H 31.4 in W 47.2 in D 1.2 in
Peach blossom in Spring, 2021, Painting, Acrylic on Canvas
Located in Yardley, PA
Day are associated with the longing for a peaceful, prosperous and happy life of the ancients
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Paintings
Materials
Acrylic
H 31.5 in W 23.6 in D 1.2 in
Tri Color 14kt Gold Bezel Set Garnet Citrine Blue Topaz 14mm Wide Band Ring Sz 8
Located in Las Vegas, NV
the ancients, it was a “Gem of Fire"; a Precious Stone worth, at times in history, as much as a
Category
Early 2000s Italian Artisan Cocktail Rings
Materials
Citrine, Garnet, Blue Topaz, Yellow Gold
Spring, Painting, Acrylic on Canvas
Located in Yardley, PA
ancients. :: Painting :: Impressionist :: This piece comes with an official certificate of authenticity
Category
2010s Impressionist Paintings
Materials
Acrylic
14K Gold Turquoise & Diamond Contemporary Modern Stackable Band Ring
By Abtin And Company Inc.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
long history of symbolism, has come to represent many things to the ancients. Throughout history
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Band Rings
Materials
Diamond, Turquoise, 14k Gold
St. Michael’s Mount - British 19th century art landscape oil painting Cornwall
By John Linnell (circle)
Located in London, GB
associated with William Blake, to whom he introduced Samuel Palmer and others of the Ancients.
Category
19th Century Realist Landscape Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Watercolor
Cherry blossoms in spring, Painting, Acrylic on Canvas
Located in Yardley, PA
Day are associated with the longing for a peaceful, prosperous and happy life of the ancients. I
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Expressionist Paintings
Materials
Acrylic
Studies of a statue and a sketch of a lady in ink
By George Richmond
Located in Petworth, West Sussex
Ancients, a group of followers of William Blake. He was a keen follower or cricket, always to be found at
Category
19th Century Romantic Figurative Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Paper, Pen, Pencil
18K Gold Amethyst Crown Chakra Ring, by Elizabeth Raine
Located in London, GB
Ancients as a healing stone to protect from negative energies.
+ Amethyst is a February Birthstone
Category
21st Century and Contemporary British Contemporary More Jewelry
Materials
Amethyst, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Elizabeth Raine 18-Karat Gold Amethyst Crown Chakra Droplet Earrings
Located in London, GB
healing stone for the Crown Chakra associated with Spirituality and Higher Wisdom. Revered by the Ancients
Category
21st Century and Contemporary British Contemporary Drop Earrings
Materials
Amethyst, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Fashionable Amethyst 37 Carat and Diamond Ring in 18 Karat with 2.60 in Diamonds
Located in Wailea, HI
emotions. It is a semi-precious stone in today’s classifications, but to the ancients it was a “Gem of Fire
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown Dome Rings
Materials
Amethyst, White Diamond, 18k Gold
Horus Cuff in 14k Yellow Gold
Located in Tulum Beach, QR
of the ancients, promises to elevate your style.
Size: fits up to 7" wrist
This jewel is made to
Category
2010s Mexican Contemporary Cuff Bracelets
Materials
14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
19th Century Brass and Gold Watch-Key with Citrine stone
Located in Delft, NL
symbolic significance. Where there is a clear divergence between the gem books of the ancients and those of
Category
Antique 19th Century Dutch Collectible Jewelry
Materials
Gold, Brass
14kt Yellow Gold Square Cut Garnet Amethyst Blue Topaz 14mm Wide Band Ring Sz 7
Located in Las Vegas, NV
classifications, but to the ancients, it was a “Gem of Fire"; a Precious Stone worth, at times in history, as much
Category
Early 2000s Italian Artisan Cocktail Rings
Materials
Garnet, Blue Topaz, Amethyst, Yellow Gold
Serpentine Beaded Necklace
Located in Chesterland, OH
reptile, a transformation of rebirth that's reflected in the snake shedding its skin. The ancients were
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Beaded Necklaces
Materials
Silver, Sterling Silver
Artemisa Armlet in 14k Yellow Gold: Contemporary Ancient Egyptian Elegance
Located in Tulum Beach, QR
symbolism and an air of mysticism, as the Ancients regarded hieroglyphs as the "words of God".
Wear the
Category
2010s Mexican Contemporary Modern Bracelets
Materials
14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
18K Gold Amethyst Crown Chakra Pendant Necklace, Elizabeth Raine
Located in London, GB
healing stone for the Crown Chakra associated with Spirituality and Higher Wisdom. Revered by the Ancients
Category
21st Century and Contemporary British Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Amethyst, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
18 Karat Gold Amethyst Crown Chakra Droplet Pendant Necklace, Elizabeth Raine
Located in London, GB
healing stone for the Crown Chakra associated with Spirituality and Higher Wisdom. Revered by the Ancients
Category
21st Century and Contemporary British Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Amethyst, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Dialogue Between Ancients Mark Tobey black and white greek roman philosophers
By Mark Tobey
Located in New York, NY
presence of things."
Dialogue Between Ancients, 1973
Lithograph, signed and numbered in pencil
Image: 12.5
Category
1970s Figurative Prints
Materials
Lithograph
Early 19th Century Brass and Onyx Set Stone Watch Key
Located in Delft, NL
there is a clear divergence between the gem books of the ancients and those of the medieval writers in
Category
Antique Early 19th Century European Collectible Jewelry
Materials
Brass
19th century gold Watch-Key with double colour agate
Located in Delft, NL
. Where there is a clear divergence between the gem books of the ancients and those of the medieval
Category
Antique Early 19th Century European Collectible Jewelry
Materials
Gold
18 Carat White Gold Amethyst Diamond Ring
By Esther Eyre
Located in London, GB
Inspired by the ancients, this ring is in 18 carat white gold and has a tiny roped detail around
Category
21st Century and Contemporary British Modernist Three-Stone Rings
Materials
Amethyst, Diamond, White Gold
Child Riding Mythological Hippocampus Sea Horse Composite Figural Lamps, Pair
Located in Miami Beach, FL
mosaic art they were often had green scales and fish-fin manes and appendages.
The ancients believed
Category
Mid-20th Century Table Lamps
Materials
Composition
H 26.75 in W 12 in D 6 in
The Shepherd, English Victorian 19th Century Egg Tempera
Located in London, GB
in London.
His father, George Richmond, was one of 'the Ancients' who were a group of artists who
Category
1860s Victorian Figurative Paintings
Materials
Egg Tempera, Ink
19th Century French Louis XVI Style Neoclassical Bronze Flambeau Chandelier
Located in Chicago, IL
ancients. It has three delicate acanthus arms stemming from a single torch-like pendant body topped with
Category
Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Bronze
Double ring with nephrite jade gold - exquisite and timeless size 8
By Kamena Jewellery
Located in Gdynia, PL
ancients considered it to be the "stone of life" and wore it as amulets favouring good fortune.
Crafted
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Polish Contemporary Fashion Rings
Materials
Jade, Gold Plate, Brass
Double ring with nephrite jade gold - exquisite and timeless size 7.5
By Kamena Jewellery
Located in Gdynia, PL
ancients considered it to be the "stone of life" and wore it as amulets favouring good fortune.
Crafted
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Polish Contemporary Fashion Rings
Materials
Jade, Gold Plate, Brass
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Browse a vast assortment of the ancients for sale on 1stDibs. All of the items for sale were constructed with extraordinary care, often using gold, yellow gold and 18k gold. Our selection of items includes 468 vintage examples as well as 40 contemporary versions. Our collection is diverse and broad-ranging, and pieces in stock date back to the 18th Century while others were produced as recently as the 21st Century. Pieces in our collection of the ancients made by Victorian jewelers — as well as those associated with contemporary — are very popular. Intini Jewels, Paris Precious Craft House and Steven Fox Jewelry each produced beautiful examples of these items that are worth considering. Browse our collection of 213 peridot versions today to add the perfect touch to your look. Today, if you’re looking for round cut the ancients and are unable to find the perfect match, our selection also includes cabochon and oval cut alternatives. When shopping our range of the ancients, you’ll find that there are less available pieces for men today than there are for women.
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Questions About The Ancients
- What is ancient pottery?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Ancient pottery, also known as ceramics, is the creation of objects out of clay, and then hardened by a heat source. Pottery was the first type of functional art, after body painting, to be seen during the early phase of the Stone age. You’ll find a variety of pottery of all shapes, ages and sizes from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
- Can I buy ancient swords?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022Yes, you can sometimes buy ancient swords. However, many of the weapons that survive from ancient times are already in the collections of museums and unlikely to go on sale. When they are available, you will usually find them selling for high prices at auctions. On 1stDibs, shop a variety of antique swords.
- Can I wear ancient jewelry?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Yes, you can wear ancient jewelry, however it is recommended to set it in modern gold jewelry to prevent damage. If your ancient jewelry contains lead, be sure to wash your skin or clothing thoroughly after wearing it. On 1stDibs, find a collection of properly vetted ancient pieces from some of the world’s top sellers.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022The remnants of jewelry found from prehistoric times were made out of shells, stone and bones, and are thought to have been a symbol of status or rank. Shop a collection of ancient jewelry from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
- What are ancient harps called?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Early harps have a few different names. Lyre harp or simply lyre is a very common term used for harps that appeared in ancient Sumeria and Phoenicia. There were also diatonic harps, Renaissance harps, triple strung harps, both single and double action pedal harps and chromatic harps. Shop a collection of properly vetted antique harps from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022In ancient China, pottery was primarily used for cooking, storing and serving food. Throughout the Han Dynasty, the art of pottery evolved to include ceramic figures, the best example of this being the TerraCotta Warriors who guard the tomb of Emperor Qin Shi Huang. Find a variety of antique Chinese pottery from many different eras on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertAugust 17, 2021An ancient silver coin is called a Drachma. It is one of the world’s oldest coins and was the equivalent of the value of a handful of arrows.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022What is most unique about ancient Italian pottery is its finish. Many pieces featured a tin glaze that is highly resistant to chipping and fading. The technique dates back to 9th-century Mesopotamia. You'll find a large selection of Italian pottery on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertJune 15, 2023Yes, Peru has an ancient ceramic tradition. In fact, many indigenous people from the South American country produced ceramics. The Chavín made pots and decorative objects depicting their gods, while the Paracas designed ceramics with intricate geometric motifs and carved details. Moche artisans decorated vessels with erotic scenes and used them in various rituals. On 1stDibs, find a variety of ceramic decorative objects.
- 1stDibs ExpertNovember 27, 2023Yes, the ancient Egyptians wore bracelets. People living in ancient Egypt wore a variety of jewelry, including necklaces, neck collars, earrings, rings and pendants. Wealthy Egyptians would opt for pieces made of gemstones and gold, while everyday people sported bracelets and other jewelry fashioned from colored beads. On 1stDibs, find a wide variety of bracelets from some of the world's top dealers.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Comparable to bracelet charms or necklace pendants, ancient Egyptians did indeed wear amulets. The symbolic amulets were said to have been imbued with magical properties. You’ll find a large collection of amulets from many of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
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