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A Multi-Gem Maltese Cross Pendant
Located in New York, NY
depicting the right eye of a gentleman, with brown iris, in carved onyx and chalcedony to the cardinal
Category

Early 19th Century British Georgian Antique Iris

Materials

Chalcedony, Onyx, Gold

Superb Pair of 18th Century Flemish Floral Still Life Paintings, circa 1760
Located in Houston, TX
flowers tin include: Dutch tulip sulphur rose, peony, iris, meadowsweet, opium poppy, rhododendron, stock
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1760s Finnish Other Antique Iris

17th Century Flemish Verdure Tapestry
Located in London, GB
the foreground. In browns and greens with many different varieties of plants including iris, thistle
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Late 17th Century Belgian Louis XIV Antique Iris

Materials

Silk, Wool

Neoclassical Gilt Bronze and Brass Sconce with Iridescent Shade, France, 1880
Located in Chicago, IL
bow motifs. Iridescent comes from the Latin word "iris". It is the phenomenon of a shimmering surface
Category

Early 1900s French Neoclassical Antique Iris

Materials

Brass, Bronze

19th Meiji Japanese Bronze Vase, Hanashobu
Located in Paris, FR
Tall dark bronze vase decorated with a bas-relief depicting irises (hanashobu) ; the rim with an
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1870s Japanese Antique Iris

19th Century Doulton Burslem Hand Painted Floral Dessert Set
By Doulton Burslem
Located in New York, NY
plates. Depicts red and white irises and primroses, surrounded by a cobalt blue and gold border. Each
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1880s English Victorian Antique Iris

Materials

Porcelain

Antique painting Madonna and Child. Lombardy 18th century.
Located in Torre Del Greco, IT
Madre e Figlio”, scrive la Piccolo Paci, “laddove si enfatizza la presenza dell’iris, magari associato
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18th Century Antique Iris

Materials

Canvas

Oval Table with Beadwork Top
Located in London, GB
Of irises on a variegated green ground, the frame of stained beech with bentwood rim and beech
Category

Early 20th Century Austrian Art Nouveau Antique Iris

Materials

Beech

19th Century Japanese Style Tray attributed to L.C. Sevin, F. Barbedienne
By F. Barbedienne Foundry, Louis-Constant Sevin
Located in Paris, FR
represents a river surrounded by wisterias, chrysanthemums, peonies, iris and reeds, led by birds and fishes
Category

Mid-19th Century French Antique Iris

Materials

Bronze, Enamel

Art Nouveau Yellow Gold Diamond Flowery Engagement Ring, Unisex, 1900s
Located in Antwerp, BE
This 18K yellow gold Art Nouveau ring from 1900 has grown an iris to grasp a natural fancy colour
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Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Antique Iris

Materials

Diamond, Brown Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Pair of Meiji Period 19th Century Japanese Bronze Vases, circa 1900
Located in GB
amongst irises and the opposite with sparrows in a magnolia tree. They are cast and then finely hand
Category

Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Iris

Materials

Bronze

Vase Loetz Austrian Jugendstil Art Glass Iridescent circa 1901 Orange Green
By Loetz Glass
Located in Vienna, AT
vase is covered with a strong silver iris decoration and leaves were fused onto the hot glass mass and
Category

Early 1900s Austrian Art Nouveau Antique Iris

Materials

Glass

Pair of Quadrangular Vases, Jules Vieillard, Bordeaux, circa 1880
Located in Paris, FR
branched birds, irises and carnations. These motifs could have been borrowed either from European model
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Late 19th Century French Japonisme Antique Iris

Materials

Enamel

Verre Francais Schneider Frosted Art Glass Vase, circa 1929
By Schneider Glass
Located in Whitburn, GB
Schneider frosted glass vase. The body is moulded in the form of iris leaves and frosted almost entirely
Category

1920s French Art Deco Antique Iris

Materials

Art Glass

Roman Marble Head of a Youth
Located in New York, NY
, the plump face with full lips and articulated pupils and irises. Displays good use of the running
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18th Century and Earlier Antique Iris

Materials

Stone

Art Nouveau Ceramic Vase Mounted in Lamp
Located in Charleston, SC
Gorgeous ceramic vase with high gloss and slightly mottled glaze which creates some irisation more
Category

Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Antique Iris

Materials

Bronze

Set of Four Original Lithographs by Alphonse Mucha "The Flowers, " circa 1898
By Alphonse Mucha
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
lithographs in complete set. (Rose, Iris, Carnation and Lily.) Colour is very fresh. Mounted on paper. Signed
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1890s French Art Nouveau Antique Iris

Glass Vase, Leerdam Unica, Design Rudolph Strebelle, 1926-1927
Located in Amsterdam, NL
made. The glass was decorated with white tincrackle and irisation, The foot is attached. Literature
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1920s Dutch Art Deco Antique Iris

Materials

Art Glass

Art Nouveau Enamel Brooch in Yellow Gold 18 Karats, Plique a Jour Enamel
Located in PARIS, FR
"whiplash", decorated with flowers of iris in the center. The work on the gold is particularly strong and
Category

Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Antique Iris

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

20th Century Japanese Tea Bowl, Satsuma Ceramics, Floral Design, Decorative
Located in London, GB
details such as blooming irises and abstract floral designs. The unwinding movement of the bands is met
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Early 20th Century Antique Iris

Materials

Porcelain

Sara Sax / Rookwood Pottery Art Nouveau "Poppy" pitcher 1906
By Rookwood Pottery Co., Sara Sax
Located in New York, NY
ceramic with “Iris” glaze depicting five salmon pink poppies in various stages of blooming all on a rare
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Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Antique Iris

Materials

Ceramic

Belle Époque Period French Travel Poster for Nantua by Hugo D’alesi
By Hugo D alesi
Located in New York, NY
pink and purple irises. This poster was designed by Hugo D'alesi and exquisitely demonstrates the
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Late 19th Century French Belle Époque Antique Iris

T.11. - Tab.11. Tabula Undecimae [...].
By Gerard de Lairesse
Located in Zeeland, Noord-Brabant
around them. You see the orbit, socket of the eye, orb, pupil, iris and sclerotic. Original legend sheet
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1680s Antique Iris

Materials

Engraving

"Verre sur Verre" Cameo Glass and Enameled Vase, Signed Webb and Corbett
By Webb and Corbett
Located in Toronto, ONTARIO
vivid and sinuous irises and foliage in purple, green, and blue, outlined in black and foregrounded on
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Early 20th Century English Art Nouveau Antique Iris

Plique a Jour Enamel Art Nouveau Stained Glass Window Earrings Emaille a Fenetre
Located in Antwerp, BE
, a fleeting daydream of an iris meadow glistening of old mine brilliant cut and rose cut diamonds is
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Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Antique Iris

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Giovanni Stanchi Dei Fiori, Pair of Painting "Still Life with Fruit and Flowers"
By Giovanni Stanchi
Located in Milan, IT
against the dark background. The floral bouquets are equally impressive, with iris, tulips and peonies
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17th Century Italian Baroque Antique Iris

Pair of Japanese Screens with Flowers of the Four Seasons, 19th Century
Located in Milano, IT
-spring part, you can find wheat, buttercups, irises, begonias, hydrangeas, coral bells, lilies, hawthorn
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19th Century Japanese Antique Iris

Materials

Paper

Gladiolus strictifloras. Glayeul a fleurs droites
Located in Mount Vernon, NY
family of plants including irises, tulips, orchids, amaryllis, and crocus. Pierre-Joseph Redoute was one
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19th Century Antique Iris

Materials

Engraving

Egyptian Polychrome Wooden Mask
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
outer edges of the nostrils, the eyes are almond-shaped with large, dark irises. The reddish preserved
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15th Century and Earlier Egyptian Egyptian Antique Iris

Materials

Wood

Diptych “The Cries of Fire”; “The Voices of the Stream”
Located in Roma, RM
includes references to the 'Hours', 'Iris', 'Day', 'Night' and the signs of the zodiac, the oil diptych
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1860s Romantic Antique Iris

Materials

Oil

19th Century Rare "Imari" Table Service
Located in Paris, FR
Lovely part of Imari porcelain table service, made for the European market in Japan. Iris
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Late 19th Century French Antique Iris

Materials

Porcelain

Gien, French Faience Jardiniere on Its Natural Walnut Stand, circa 1880
By Gien
Located in Paris, FR
exquisite decor of white and gold painted iris. Superb ornamentation made of springing out mask fountains
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19th Century French Belle Époque Antique Iris

Materials

Faience, Walnut

Limestone relief with a pair of deities from Palmyra
Located in London, GB
the angular eyebrows slanted and huge eyes with deeply incised irises and pupils, a certain
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18th Century and Earlier Syrian Antique Iris

Materials

Limestone

Still Life of Flowers in a Vase
By Lorenzo Todini
Located in New York, NY
, marguerites, poppies, daffodils, iris, roses and tulips. He was sometimes called Todini, and sometimes Sodini
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18th Century and Earlier Italian Antique Iris

Bronze Sculpture of Grecian Woman with Lyre, "Meditative Sappho"
Located in Washington, DC
, Boston (Tête du Christ) Iris and B. Gerald Cantor Center for Visual Arts, Stanford University (Taureau
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Mid-19th Century Academic Antique Iris

Materials

Bronze

Puiforcat Rare French Sterling Silver Salt Cellars Pair with Spoons, Iris
By Emile Puiforcat
Located in TRIAIZE, PAYS DE LOIRE
styling with iris pattern. This set is presented with its two original spoons of the same model. No
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1880s French Art Nouveau Antique Iris

Materials

Gold, Sterling Silver

Antique Opera Glasses, Mother of Pearl C.1900, Signed, Iris, Paris
By Iris, Paris
Located in Bath, GB
, around 1900. French in origin, each eye piece is signed, Iris, Paris together with the mark for Iris ("I
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Early 1900s French Edwardian Antique Iris

Materials

Brass

Antique Opera Glasses, Mother of Pearl C.1900, Signed, Iris, Paris
By Iris, Paris
Located in Bath, GB
, around 1900. French in origin, each eye piece is signed, Iris, Paris together with the mark for Iris ("I
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Early 1900s French Edwardian Antique Iris

Materials

Brass

Antique Opera Glasses Mother of Pearl, circa 1900, Signed, Iris, Paris
By Iris, Paris
Located in Bath, GB
, circa 1900. French in origin, each eye piece is signed, Iris, Paris. The underside of the frame is also
Category

Early 20th Century French Victorian Antique Iris

Materials

Mother-of-Pearl

Fine Quality French Opera Glasses and Case, circa 1900, Iris, Paris
By Iris, Paris
Located in Bath, GB
, Iris of Paris. The underside has the additional "I" mark. In full working order, they come complete
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Early 1900s French Edwardian Antique Iris

Pair of Antique French Binoculars, "Pilote" by Iris, Paris, circa 1910
By Iris, Paris
Located in Bath, GB
opened the brass barrels are revealed and the makers mark can be seen on the left "Marque Iris de Paris
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1910s French Edwardian Antique Iris

Materials

Brass

Irises
By John Henry Twachtman
Located in Bryn Mawr, PA
the movement of flowers” (In the Sunlight: The Floral and Figurative Art of J.H.Twachtman 92). Irises
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1890s American Impressionist Antique Iris

Materials

Paper, Pastel, Watercolor

Japanese Iris
Located in London, GB
, Japan were awarded the Gold Medal of Honour for their “newest varieties of Iris” at the Anglo-Japanese
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Early 1900s Antique Iris

Materials

Other Medium

Japanese Iris
Located in London, GB
, Japan were awarded the Gold Medal of Honour for their “newest varieties of Iris” at the Anglo-Japanese
Category

Early 1900s Antique Iris

Materials

Other Medium

Japanese Iris
Located in London, GB
, Japan were awarded the Gold Medal of Honour for their “newest varieties of Iris” at the Anglo-Japanese
Category

Early 1900s Antique Iris

Materials

Other Medium

Iris Scorpioides
By Pierre-Joseph Redouté
Located in London, London
REDOUTÉ Pierre-Joseph. Iris Scorpioides Paris, Chez L’Auteur, 1802-16 The highest peak of
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19th Century Naturalistic Antique Iris

Materials

Handmade Paper, Engraving

Iris Fimbriata
By Pierre-Joseph Redouté
Located in London, London
REDOUTÉ, Pierre-Joseph. Iris Fimbriata Paris, Chez L’Auteur, 1802-16 The highest peak of
Category

19th Century Naturalistic Antique Iris

Materials

Handmade Paper, Engraving

French Iris Pitcher
By Choisy-le-Roi
Located in New York, NY
Large French Majolica pitcher. Purple iris flower with green leaves on a crème background. Interior
Category

Early 20th Century French Antique Iris

Materials

Majolica

Russian original early 20th Century oil painting of irises Iris Mauves
By Michel Korochansky
Located in Petworth, West Sussex
Michel Korochansky (French / Russian, 1866 – 1925) ‘Iris Mauves’ Oil on board Signed ‘M
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Late 19th Century Impressionist Antique Iris

Materials

Oil, Board

Iris Kaempferi: No.68 SAZANAMI
Located in London, London
Iris Kaempferi: No. 68 SAZANAMI Tokyo, Yoshinoen-Garden, circa 1910. Hand-coloured woodblock print
Category

1910s Naturalistic Antique Iris

Materials

Wood, Watercolor, Rice Paper

Japanese Bronze Vase with Iris
Located in Hudson, NY
showing a three-dimensional iris flower. Unsigned.
Category

Late 19th Century Japanese Antique Iris

Outstanding Porcelain Iris, circa 1820
Located in Katonah, NY
An unusually large and exotic porcelain iris painted in shades of yellow, pink and red with sword
Category

19th Century English Antique Iris

Materials

Porcelain

REDOUTÉ. Group of Twelve Irises
By Pierre-Joseph Redouté
Located in London, London
Group of twelve stipple-engraved plates of Irises, printed in colours and finished by hand. [Chez
Category

Early 1800s Naturalistic Antique Iris

Materials

Handmade Paper, Engraving

Iris Kaempferi: No.79 MANA-ZURU
Located in London, London
Iris Kaempferi: No.79 MANA-ZURU Tokyo, Yoshinoen-Garden, circa 1910. Hand-coloured woodblock print
Category

1910s Naturalistic Antique Iris

Materials

Wood, Watercolor, Rice Paper

Art Nouveau Gilt Mirror with Irises
Located in Troy, MI
Circa 1910 French Art Nouveau gilt metal framed mirror with beautifully rendered designs of irises
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Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Antique Iris

Materials

Metal

Japanese Silver Iris Bowl Meiji Period
Located in Newark, England
Fine Japanese Meiji period silver bowl with extremely detailed iris decoration. The bowl of double
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Early 1900s Japanese Meiji Antique Iris

Materials

Silver

Rookwood Iris Relief Vase, Albert Pons
By Rookwood Pottery Co.
Located in Bloomfield Hills, MI
fabulous green adorned with purple iris’ in relief with a matte glaze ground. Minor glazing imperfections
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Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Antique Iris

Materials

Clay

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Antique Iris For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the antique iris you’re looking for at 1stDibs. An antique iris — often made from ceramic, metal and silver — can elevate any home. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect antique iris — we have versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century are available. An antique iris is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Art Nouveau, Victorian and Arts and Crafts styles are sought with frequency. A well-made antique iris has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Emile Puiforcat, Delphin Massier and Emile Gallé are consistently popular.

How Much is a Antique Iris?

Prices for an antique iris start at $75 and top out at $65,000 with the average selling for $1,663.