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Pair of English 19th Century Lead Urn Table Lamps with Classical Motifs, Wired
Located in Atlanta, GA
rewired for U.S. use and fitted with aged brass-tone sockets and harp holders.
Perfect on a console
Category
19th Century English Neoclassical Revival Antique Harps
Materials
Lead
Art Deco Modernist
Devil
s Tail
Floor Lamp, circa 1920s
Located in Los Angeles, CA
working order, however buyer may want to rewire as a precaution. Retains original long harp with wood
Category
1920s American Art Deco Antique Harps
Materials
Steel
$5,900 Sale Price
22% Off
Italian 1960s Monumental Ugo Zaccagnini Table Lamp
By Ugo Zaccagnini
Located in Montclair, NY
inches. From top of socket to base is 41.5 inches. Including the harp, the total height is 53 inches
Category
1660s Italian Mid-Century Modern Antique Harps
Materials
Ceramic, Wood
Antique Trefoil Stained Glass of Angel Scene
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
a harp, surrounded by a border of foliage with yellow and green hues.
Complete with hoop to the top
Category
Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Harps
Materials
Glass, Stained Glass
Tiger, Lion, Panther, Wolf, Bear, Cat Predator Silhouette Illustration
Located in Miami, FL
Palmer, and Remington Schuyler
Her illustrations appeared in 1912 in Harper's Magazine.
In 1922 she
Category
1920s American Modern Antique Harps
Materials
Ink, Pen, Paper
Pair French Empire Bronze
Ormolu Medici Putti Vases on Grey Marble Plinths
Located in New York, NY
instruments, including a harp, lyre, flute, and cymbals. Others are engaged in movement and gestures, one
Category
1810s French Empire Antique Harps
Materials
Marble, Bronze
Late Deco Brass
Ivory Metal Floor Lamp/Vintage Shade
Located in Malibu, CA
; a center light which is attached to the harp.
The finial shown is not available.
Category
Early 20th Century American Art Deco Antique Harps
Materials
Brass, Iron
$577 Sale Price
30% Off
Rare Outstanding Quality Antique Yew Wood Irish Killarney Inlaid Centre Table
Located in Suffolk, GB
responsible for making the best quality pieces which like this table all depicted shamrocks, harps and foliage
Category
19th Century Northern Irish Antique Harps
Materials
Yew
"Stealing a ride by hanging on the branches" Christmas Story Illustration
By Elizabeth Shippen Green
Located in Fort Washington, PA
Story illustration for "The Return" by Georgia Wood Pangborn for Harper's Monthly Magazine
Category
1910s Antique Harps
Materials
Paper, Mixed Media
Neo-Classical Period painted on marble, and Giltwood plaques
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
direction. The other panel showcases a Muse playing a harp next to Cupid who standing proudly with his bow
Category
18th Century French Antique Harps
Materials
Marble
Pair of French Louis XVI Style White Marble
Gilt Bronze Swan-Handle Urn Lamps
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
with non-removable harps that integrate seamlessly into the design and ensure stability. Their
Category
Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Harps
Materials
Marble, Ormolu
Madonna and Child with Angels, attributed to Louis de Caullery, Flemish, 17th c.
Located in PARIS, FR
gives a small concert, playing the violin, lute, and harp. While at the feet of the Virgin, three
Category
Early 17th Century Old Masters Antique Harps
Materials
Copper
A Pair of French Napoleon III Period Vase Lamps
Located in New York, NY
socket and a harp. Vases circa 1880, mounted as lamps in the 1950s.
Category
1880s French Napoleon III Antique Harps
Materials
Opaline Glass, Wood
$2,800 / set
Fine Pair Of Decorative Tea Canister Form Lamps
Located in Bridgeport, CT
leaves around the bases. The harps have ball finials, lacking shades.
Dimensions: 26 1/2" high x 7 1/2
Category
19th Century Unknown Chinoiserie Antique Harps
Materials
Metal
$1,650 / set
Architectural Window w/ Swans 48" x 22"
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This stunning window features detailed leaded designs of two swans and harp within the checkered
Category
Early 20th Century Antique Harps
Materials
Stained Glass
Blue and gold lacquered wooden mirror, with medicine symbol, Italy
Located in Cuneo, Italy (CN)
symbols in the history of human civilization.
Flowers, harp and cornucopia are carved at the base: symbol
Category
19th Century Italian Antique Harps
Materials
Poplar
Attractive Young Woman Sitting in Chair and Looking Upwards in Domestic Setting
By Alice Barber Stephens
Located in Miami, FL
for a major newsstand magazine like Harper's, Century or Scribner's Monthly.
Work is framed under
Category
Early 1900s Academic Antique Harps
Materials
Charcoal, Board
Georges Van der Straeten "The Harpist" Bronze
Located in Astoria, NY
century, the elegant lady in a flowing dress holding a harp, on a square plinth signed, and stamped "B3626
Category
Late 19th Century Antique Harps
Materials
Bronze
Pair 19th Century French Gilt Bronze Tables Lamps in the Louis XV Style
Located in New York, NY
harps , with cassolette urn-shaped form draped with lion pelts and grapevine handles with footed square
Category
Early 20th Century French Louis XV Antique Harps
Materials
Bronze
Pair of Antique French Gilt Wood Side Chairs
Located in London, GB
harp shaped design with fine carving and finials at the top corners.
We have cleaned the frames gently
Category
1890s French Louis XV Antique Harps
Materials
Fabric, Giltwood
$1,305 / set
"Summer Picnic by the River" Joshua Shaw, American Atmospheric Genre Painting
By Joshua Shaw
Located in New York, NY
focused on Natural Bridge and Harper’s Ferry. Alongside their painting work, they also collected
Category
1840s Academic Antique Harps
Materials
Canvas, Oil
The History of the Discovery and Settlement of America by W. Robertson, 1835
By William Robertson
Located in Colorado Springs, CO
in One Volume. New York: Harper & Brothers, 1835. Harper’s Stereotype Edition. 8vo. Illustrated
Category
1830s American Early Victorian Antique Harps
Materials
Leather, Fabric, Paper
"Trail of the Snowshoes" William Baxter Closson, Lyrical Snowy Landscape
By William Baxter Closson
Located in New York, NY
Institute, and later worked as a free-lance engraver for Century Co., Harper's and for various Boston book
Category
1910s American Impressionist Antique Harps
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Antique Italian Ceramic Lamp Base in Rococo Revival Style
Located in Antwerp, BE
its antique character. The brass harp and socket are later additions, likely from the mid-20th century
Category
Late 19th Century Italian Rococo Revival Antique Harps
Materials
Brass
Pair Antique German Repoussé 800 Silver Cornucopia Cherub Vases Hanau 1890
By Hanau
Located in Portland, OR
cherub, the male cherub playing a harp, the female singing from a songbook, each vase is raised on four
Category
1890s German Rococo Antique Harps
Materials
Silver
Louis XVI Style, Doré Bronze, Monumental Wall Sconces, France, 19th C.
Located in Manhasset, NY
central mask of a female over a harp background with ribbon and tassel form terminating in a large bow
Category
Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Harps
Materials
Bronze
Early 19th Century Pair of Gold Wall Mirrors Candle Holders
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Impressive Pair of Empire Candle Sconce Wall Mirrors featuring carved harps as well as trompets
Category
Early 19th Century Swedish Empire Antique Harps
Materials
Wood, Paint
Silhouette of a Young Girl
By John White Alexander
Located in Bryn Mawr, PA
began his career as an illustrator for Harper's Weekly, but eventually decamped for Europe with Frank
Category
Late 19th Century Aesthetic Movement Antique Harps
Materials
Paper, Charcoal
19th Century Nino With Intricate Metal Gloria
Located in Los Angeles, CA
"Gloria" banner, ornamented with harp motifs, symbolizing the heavenly celebration of Christ’s birth. The
Category
19th Century Guatemalan Spanish Colonial Antique Harps
Materials
Metal
Empire French Pressed Wood Snuff Box, Early 19th Century
Located in Spencertown, NY
The circular lidded box depicting a woman reclining on a Recamier playing the harp. The underside
Category
Early 19th Century French Empire Antique Harps
Materials
Wood
$720 Sale Price
40% Off
The Bully - Narrative Art by Female Illustrator Golden Age of Illustration
By Maginel Wright Enright Barney
Located in Miami, FL
, the sister of Frank Lloyd Wright, for a Harper's Weekly interior story, "The Blue Hood." The
Category
1910s American Impressionist Antique Harps
Materials
India Ink, Watercolor, Board
Chinoiserie Oxblood Red Ginger Jar Urn Table Lamp on Bronze Claw Foot Base
Located in Clifton Springs, NY
top of the urn, and is finished with the original bronze fittings and harp.
The lamp measures 13.15
Category
Early 20th Century Chinoiserie Antique Harps
Materials
Brass, Metal
Antique Chinese Blue And White Porcelain Vase As Lamp
Located in Norwood, NJ
. Mounted on a rosewood base. Height 24" to top of light socket. Harp and shade will make overall height
Category
Late 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Harps
Materials
Porcelain
"An Argument with the Town Marshal" By Frederic Remington Color Relief Half-Tone
By Frederic Remington
Located in Colorado Springs, CO
making western illustrations for Harper's Weekly and many other widely-read New York magazines
Category
Early 1900s American Antique Harps
Materials
Paper
Late 17th Century Oil Portrait of a Lady
Located in Lymington, GB
Melchiorre Missirini, p. 221.
D. & P. Kladstrup, Champagne, Harper Collins, p. 41.
Category
17th Century French Antique Harps
Materials
Canvas
$5,937 Sale Price
20% Off
English Regency Rosewood Canterbury
Located in Bradenton, FL
hold items upright, with center lower locking drawer. Canterbury is adorned with carved harp and
Category
19th Century English Regency Antique Harps
Materials
Rosewood
Beautiful Round Cherry French Vigneron Tilt Top Wine Tasting Table
Located in Hopewell, NJ
. Round sculpted top upon trestle base with triangular harp mechanism. Carved rounded feet and all hand
Category
19th Century Antique Harps
Materials
Cherry
Antique Staffordshire Porcelain Courting Couple Sailors Return Table Lamp 29"
Located in Dayton, OH
; includes harp and brass finial.
Dimensions:
9.5" x 3.5" x 20" / Total Height - 29" (Width x Depth x Height)
Category
19th Century Victorian Antique Harps
Materials
Porcelain, Hardwood
$480 Sale Price
20% Off
Fine Pair of Late 19th Century Ormolu Ewer Form Table Lamps, c.1890
Located in Worcester, GB
harp): 63 cm / 25 in
Width: 26 cm / 10 in
Depth: 20 cm / 8 in
Condition
Very good condition
Category
Late 19th Century European Antique Harps
Materials
Ormolu
Antique Staffordshire Robin Hood Little John
Spaniel Spill Vase Table Lamp 29"
Located in Dayton, OH
strawberries. Black wood base; includes harp and brass finial.
Dimensions:
10" x 6" x 20" / Total Height - 29
Category
19th Century Victorian Antique Harps
Materials
Porcelain, Hardwood
$480 Sale Price
20% Off
19th Century English Pair Carved Walnut Eagle Lamps With Gilded Bases
Located in Atlanta, GA
height and the overall height of lamps including the harps are 22 inches. They are 3.25" deep and lamp
Category
1890s American Early Victorian Antique Harps
Materials
Wood, Walnut
Gilt Bronze Baccarat Louis XVI Style Lamp
By Baccarat
Located in Norwood, NJ
grouping in the center of the lamp. Flanked by two acanthus leaf scrolls and harp form top. Lights inside
Category
Early 1900s French Louis XVI Antique Harps
Materials
Crystal, Bronze
Antique Pair Staffordshire Scottish Highlander Animal Table Lamps 28"
Located in Dayton, OH
with reclining animals / fawns. Black wood bases; includes harps, brass finials and white fabric shades
Category
19th Century Victorian Antique Harps
Materials
Porcelain, Hardwood
$1,400 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Antique Chinese Blue And White Porcelain Vase As Lamp
Located in Norwood, NJ
a rosewood base.
Height 22" to top of light socket. Harp and shade will make overall height approx
Category
Late 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Harps
Materials
Ceramic, Porcelain, Wood
An Aesthetic Movement Amboyna and Ebonized Music Cabinet with gilt decoration
Located in London, GB
incised gilt harps, and hand-carved ebonized necklace-style decoration flanked by gilt curls and hanging
Category
1880s British Aesthetic Movement Antique Harps
Materials
Brass
Pair 19th Century Bronze Candlestick Floor Lamps
Located in Dallas, TX
socket rests atop a realistic candlesleeve cover. Price includes the harp and fleur de lys finial as
Category
1870s French Louis XIV Antique Harps
Materials
Bronze
$3,700 / set
Middle Eastern Egyptian Charger Wall Plaque
Located in Queens, NY
plaque with 3 figures and a harp centering various Egyptian motifs. Mounted on a stand.
Category
19th Century Unknown Egyptian Revival Antique Harps
Materials
Copper
Antique Staffordshire Dog Tray Sleeping Girl Spaniel Flatback Figurine 9"
Located in Dayton, OH
Charles spaniel. Tray refers to the name of a faithful dog featured in the poem "The Harper," written in
Category
19th Century Victorian Antique Harps
Materials
Porcelain
$160 Sale Price
20% Off
Bateau au Quai (Docked Sailing Vessel at Low Tide), Frank Myers Boggs, Landscape
By Frank Myers Boggs
Located in New York, NY
age of seventeen as a wood engraver for Harper’s, preparing illustrations for Harper’s Weekly and for
Category
Late 19th Century Impressionist Antique Harps
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Ships in the Moonlight
Located in Sheffield, MA
illustrations to the New York's Daily Graphic and magazines like Harpers, Puck and Punch. His book 'Taylor
Category
Late 19th Century Barbizon School Antique Harps
Materials
Oil
Italian Flame Fragment Decorations
Located in Atlanta, GA
fragment ornaments from Italy each feature a carved urn, with harp-shaped body embellished adorned in
Category
Early 20th Century Italian Antique Harps
Materials
Wood
$3,920 / item
French Early 19th Century Wine TastingTilt-Top Oval Walnut Dining Table
Located in Hopewell, NJ
. Oval top circled by bentwood edge upon trestle base with triangular harp mechanism. Carved rounded feet
Category
19th Century French Provincial Antique Harps
Materials
Walnut
Golden brass mesh spark arrester with central decoration, Italy
Located in Cuneo, Italy (CN)
Antique golden brass mesh spark screen, with sculpted frame and central decoration with harp
Category
19th Century Italian Antique Harps
Materials
Brass
$932 Sale Price
20% Off
19th C, Decopauge "The Allegory of Civilization" Magnificent
Important Work
Located in Atlanta, GA
*The Illustrated London News*, *Harper’s Weekly*, and *The Eclectic Magazine*—as well as engraved
Category
19th Century French High Victorian Antique Harps
Materials
Giltwood, Paper
Young Girl in Blue, Romantic Oil Painting on Canvas, 19th Century
By Frederick Arthur Bridgman
Located in New York, NY
Harper’s Monthly Magazine which culminated in the publication of his sumptuously illustrated book Winters
Category
19th Century Romantic Antique Harps
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Pair Of Compatible Antique Chinese Hand Carved Green Quartz Lamps
Located in Bridgeport, CT
traditional turn sockets as well as antique harps with Chinese symbolic finials.
One lamp is wired such that
Category
19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Harps
Materials
Quartz, Metal
Winslow Homer 19th Century Woodcut Engraving "Making Hay"
By Winslow Homer
Located in Alamo, CA
This Winslow Homer woodcut engraving entitled "Making Hay", was published in Harper's Weekly in the
Category
1870s American Impressionist Antique Harps
Materials
Engraving, Woodcut
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Antique Harps For Sale on 1stDibs
At 1stDibs, there are several options of antique harps available for sale. Each of these unique antique harps was constructed with extraordinary care, often using metal, wood and bronze. There are all kinds of antique harps available, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. Antique harps bearing Victorian or Art Nouveau hallmarks are very popular at 1stDibs. Tiffany Studios, Robert Harper and Sébastien Érard each produced beautiful antique harps that are worth considering.
How Much are Antique Harps?
Prices for antique harps can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, antique harps begin at $1 and can go as high as $179,000, while the average can fetch as much as $2,328.
Questions About Antique Harps
- 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.
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