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Art Deco gilded plaster sculpture "Orpheus" by John Lundqvist, Sweden 1928
Located in Hägersten, SE
. Good condition with some age related marks and light scratches/fleabites.
Orpheus was the symbol of
Category
1920s Swedish Art Deco Antique Symbols
Materials
Plaster
Netsuke in Boxwood in the form of a seated rooster
Located in PARIS, FR
animal from the Chinese and Japanese zodiacal calendar, it is a symbol of prosperity that could grant a
Category
Late 19th Century Japanese Antique Symbols
Materials
Boxwood
Monumental 19th Century Dutch Delftware and Gilt Bronze Chandelier with Griffin
Located in Antwerp, BE
modeling and carefully articulated forms. The griffins, a symbol traditionally associated with power
Category
Late 19th Century Dutch Hollywood Regency Antique Symbols
Materials
Brass, Bronze
Chinese Blue
White Crab Plate, c. 1940s
Located in Chicago, IL
large Shou character at the center, a symbol of longevity, and a border of three crabs, a symbol for
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Symbols
Materials
Porcelain
Religious Oil Painting on Canvas, Holy Family, 18th Century Italian School
Located in Casale Monferrato, IT
detail is the gaze: Mary and Jesus' faces and gazes are serenely turned toward heaven, a symbol of a
Category
18th Century Italian Antique Symbols
Materials
Canvas
Apollo Van Haarlem Paint 17th Century Oil on canvas Old master Mythological Art
Located in Riva del Garda, IT
of his most iconic symbols.
As for the origin of the painting, it is easy to attribute its
Category
17th Century Old Masters Antique Symbols
Materials
Oil
$10,737 Sale Price
20% Off
Portrait Philosopher Heraclitus Beinaschi Paint 17th Century Oil on canvas Italy
Located in Riva del Garda, IT
becomes a symbol of this.
In the proposed painting, Heraclitus “the obscure philosopher” gazes intently
Category
17th Century Old Masters Antique Symbols
Materials
Oil
$7,281 Sale Price
20% Off
Portrait Philosopher Democritus Beinaschi Paint 17th Century Oil on canvas
Located in Riva del Garda, IT
holds in his hand becomes its symbol.
As for the style of the work, the scholar is depicted with a
Category
17th Century Old Masters Antique Symbols
Materials
Oil
$7,281 Sale Price
20% Off
Artist
s Studio Thomas Paint 17/18th Century Oil on canvas Old master Flemisch
Located in Riva del Garda, IT
detail in the boar hunting scene), which we find in his other works, they are symbols identifying the
Category
18th Century Old Masters Antique Symbols
Materials
Oil
$15,427 Sale Price
20% Off
Post-Medieval Rock Crystal Ring, circa 1680-1720.
Located in London, GB
become something of a “status symbol”, with late-century rings (often set with crystal) being among the
Category
18th Century Antique Symbols
Materials
Rock Crystal, Yellow Gold
Large Vintage French Concrete Rooster Garden Sculpture with Aged Patina
Located in West Hollywood, CA
proud character of France’s traditional Gallic symbol. The surface has developed a richly layered
Category
Early 20th Century French Rustic Antique Symbols
Materials
Concrete
Kichizaemon Raku Seinyu XIII "13th" Signed Antique Japanese Raku Chawan Tea Bowl
Located in Studio City, CA
Toyotomi bestowed upon his adopted son, Jokei, a golden seal with the written symbol "Raku." Both the name
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Symbols
Materials
Ceramic
Antique Pair Japanese Chinese Imari Porcelain Ormolu Table Lamps Blue Red Gilt
Located in Dublin, Ireland
, and was not only used as high-end crockery but also displayed as status symbols in royal palaces. The
Category
19th Century Japanese Late Victorian Antique Symbols
Materials
Ormolu
Tiffany Studios New York Zodiac Bronze Blotter Ends With Leather Desk Blotter
By Tiffany Studios
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous pair of Art Deco or Arts
Crafts period bronze blotter ends featuring symbols of
Category
Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Antique Symbols
Materials
Bronze
Antique Ornate F&C Osler Pineapple Cut Glass Light Pendant Lamp, C.1910
By F.
C. Osler
Located in London, GB
admired as a status symbol.
NOTE: This piece may arrive to you disassembled to ensure its safety in
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1910s English Art Nouveau Antique Symbols
Materials
Brass
Allegory Poetry Trémolières Paint 18th Century OIl on canvas Old master France
Located in Riva del Garda, IT
clouds among flowers, with her lyre (which accompanies her singing) and trumpet (symbol of fame); dressed
Category
18th Century Old Masters Antique Symbols
Materials
Oil
$10,490 Sale Price
20% Off
Frontispice de la Société des Aquafortistes-Lithograph by Félix Bracquem-1864 ca
By Félix Bracquemond
Located in Roma, IT
-aware, and radiant in her composure. At her sides rest a dog and a sculpted lion, symbols of fidelity
Category
1860s Modern Antique Symbols
Materials
Lithograph
Art Nouveau Table Lamp by J. Caussé, Bronze
Glass, France, 1890
Located in Wiesbaden, DE
allegorical representation of nature and its beauty. The choice of the thistle as a symbol gives the work a
Category
1890s French Art Nouveau Antique Symbols
Materials
Bronze
Étude Pour Une Chasse au Lion, Romantic Drawing, Mid-19th Century
By Eugène Delacroix
Located in New York, NY
either case, the animal semiotically serves as a symbol of the colonized, non-European countries
Category
Mid-19th Century Romantic Antique Symbols
Materials
Pencil, Paper
1920s Italian Signed Landscape Oil on Canvas Painting
Located in Roma, IT
foreground.
In the background, a glimpse of the stone bridge over the Lambro River, symbol of the city, can
Category
Early 20th Century Romantic Antique Symbols
Materials
Canvas, Oil
New Orleans Harbor, Mississippi River Shipping and Steamers – Engraving ca.1850
Located in Langweer, NL
, and church towers underscores the city’s industrial momentum, while the prominent steamboats—symbols
Category
Mid-19th Century British Antique Symbols
Materials
Paper
Annunciation Ferri Paint 17th Century Oil on canvas Old master Religious Rome
Located in Riva del Garda, IT
humbly lowered in devotion, while a small cherub hands her white lilies, symbols of purity and chastity
Category
17th Century Old Masters Antique Symbols
Materials
Oil
$6,047 Sale Price
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Massive British Woolwork Picture of a Country House
Located in Downingtown, PA
symbol. Middle-class needleworkers often sought out printed patterns or mezzotints of grand houses to
Category
Mid-19th Century Antique Symbols
Materials
Wool
The Crimson Herati: A Persian Malayer Masterpiece of Tribal Opulence
Located in Dallas, TX
, rosettes, and enigmatic tribal symbols glow against the navy ground, each motif framed with serrated trim
Category
Early 20th Century Persian Malayer Antique Symbols
Materials
Wool
$4,368 Sale Price
20% Off
Silver Hanukkah Lamp, Würzburg, Germany 1800
Located in New York, NY
applied palm branches, symbols of righteousness, victory, and spiritual endurance within Jewish visual
Category
Early 1800s German Antique Symbols
Materials
Silver
Limoges Blue Porcelain Vase, Salamander of Chambord, 1853
Located in Lisbon, PT
emblem of Francis I and a key symbol of the Château de Chambord. The reverse side is equally striking
Category
19th Century French Louis Philippe Antique Symbols
Materials
Porcelain
$2,190 Sale Price
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Dutch Louis XIV Period Fireback / Backsplash Depicting an
Allegory of Peace
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
angels are holding a laurel wreath, symbol for victory, in their hands.
The fireback is black/pewter
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17th Century Dutch Louis XIV Antique Symbols
Materials
Iron
18th Century Staffordshire Creamware Cauliflower Tea Caddy
By William Greatbatch
Located in Downingtown, PA
, tea was a luxury commodity, and the vessels used to store it were status symbols. The fashion for
Category
1760s English Georgian Antique Symbols
Materials
Creamware, Pottery
Vintage Cartier Trinity Size 5.25 US 18 Karats Yellow Rose and White Gold Ring
By Rossella Ugolini
Located in Rome, IT
signifies love.
The Trinity "Les Must de Cartier" Ring has become an iconic symbol of Cartier's
Category
1920s Italian Modern Antique Symbols
Materials
18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Saint John Baptist Pombioli Paint 17th Century Oil on canvas Old master Italy
Located in Riva del Garda, IT
, is complemented by his two canonical attributes, namely the lamb, the Christological symbol par
Category
17th Century Old Masters Antique Symbols
Materials
Oil
$16,661 Sale Price
20% Off
Vintage Hand-Carved Chinese Wooden Chest, Early 20th Century
Located in BERKEL EN RODENRIJS, NL
geometric patterns — symbols of prosperity and protection. Crafted from solid hardwood with a deep, warm
Category
1920s Antique Symbols
Materials
Fruitwood
Pair of Antique Foo Dogs candle holders in ceramic, China 19th Century
Located in Beograd, RS
, but lions, and are considered powerful symbols of protection in Chinese culture. They are finished in
Category
19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Symbols
Materials
Ceramic
17th Century Oil on Canvas Italian Antique Religious Painting Saint Bartholomew
Located in Vicoforte, Piedmont
profile with the knife in his hands, a symbol of his martyrdom (see photo). A work of great character
Category
1670s Italian Antique Symbols
Materials
Canvas
Ancient Roman Bronze Head of A Ram Amulet Pendant 2nd Century AD 14 Karat Gold
Located in New York, NY
a later bale in 14 Karat Gold.
This Ancient Ram Head Pendant is a powerful symbol of Roman artistry
Category
15th Century and Earlier European Classical Roman Antique Symbols
Materials
Bronze, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold, Gold
Antique Tibetan Buddhist Handcrafted handheld Spinning Prayer wheel
Located in Pomona, CA
a symbol of spirituality, but also represents a kind of wealth and dignity. Look at the pictures
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Symbols
Materials
Metal
Chinese Lattice Canopy Bed, c. 1850
Located in Chicago, IL
chamber at night. Often highly decorated, the canopy bed became an important symbol of rank and status
Category
Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Symbols
Materials
Elm
Antique Victorian 9ct Gold Back and Front Diamond Heart Locket
Located in Portland, England
popular in the Victorian period and they are a symbol of guidance and a sense of direction. The locket
Category
Early 20th Century British Victorian Antique Symbols
Materials
Diamond, Gold
Oil on canvas of the Holy Family with the Child Jesus, Spanish School, 18th–19th
By Central School of Arts
Crafts
Located in Madrid, ES
beneath a heavenly glow. On the left, the ox, a traditional symbol of the Nativity, can be seen. The
Category
Late 18th Century Spanish Baroque Antique Symbols
Materials
Paint
Late 19th Century Tibetan Saddle Rug
Located in Sultanahmet, 34
, traditionally placed on a horse's back, serving both as a symbol of comfort and status. Its preservation for
Category
Late 19th Century Central Asian Antique Symbols
Materials
Wool
French 19th century Bronze, Ormolu and marble statue of the Winged Victory
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
designs all below a triple wreath mount with olive branches, which is a symbol of peace. The impressive
Category
19th Century French Antique Symbols
Materials
Marble, Bronze, Ormolu
set of three Continental 19th century lithographs
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
the harvest. Vulcan’s hammer and tools lie at his feet, while Ceres rests amid symbols of abundance
Category
19th Century Antique Symbols
Materials
Wood, Paper
French Louis XV
Fleur De Lys
Fireback / Backsplash, 18th Century Period
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
18th century French Louis XV period fireback with Fleur de Lys. Symbol for purity and aristocracy
Category
18th Century French Louis XV Antique Symbols
Materials
Iron
Japanese Antique Silvered Bronze Minogame by Ryūbundō Meiji Period
Located in Newark, England
live for thousands of years. Its long trailing tail, often depicted as made of seaweed, is a symbol of
Category
Early 1900s Japanese Meiji Antique Symbols
Materials
Silver, Bronze
Antique Japanese Bronze Rooster Statue, Circa 1900-1910
s.
Located in New Orleans, LA
Antique Japanese Bronze Rooster Statue (an important symbol of courage), Circa 1900-1910's.
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Antique Symbols
Materials
Bronze
Holy Family with God the Father – Antique German Chromolithograph, 1900
Located in Langweer, NL
lilies, symbol of purity and guardianship.
Behind the figures rises a glowing cross, surrounded by
Category
Early 20th Century German Antique Symbols
Materials
Paper
Demantoid Garnet Ruby Flower Locket Pendant Necklace Art Nouveau Gold Antique
Located in New York, NY
bringing a sense of stability and security.
Strength and courage: The stone is seen as a symbol of strength
Category
19th Century Unknown Art Nouveau Antique Symbols
Materials
Ruby, Garnet, Gold, Yellow Gold, 10k Gold
Antique Classical Tapesetry
Located in Santa Barbara, CA
, and narrative depth to create a timeless decorative piece.
Tapestries have long been symbols of
Category
Early 20th Century French Antique Symbols
Materials
Wool, Cotton
Antique French Napoleon III Bracelet Aluminium Garnets Gilt Metal
Located in Munich, Bavaria
symbols with a garnet each in the centre.
Category
1850s French Napoleon III Antique Symbols
Materials
Garnet, Gilt Metal
17th century portrait of the wine merchant Caspar Rommerskirchen - Old master
Located in Aartselaar, BE
silhouette. It is adorned with an opulent collar, which at the time was a true status symbol, worn to
Category
17th Century Old Masters Antique Symbols
Materials
Oil, Wood
18th Century Walnut Chest Of Drawers From Verona
Located in Atlanta, GA
symbol of prestige, is in excellent general condition, making it ideal for any space, from the living
Category
18th Century Italian Antique Symbols
Materials
Walnut
Early 20th Century Chinese Shiwan Turquoise Glazed Umbrella Stand
Located in North Fort Myers, FL
deep cobalt accents. The hand-applied relief panels depict bamboo and dragonflies—symbols of strength
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Antique Symbols
Materials
Ceramic
Labradorite Cameo ring of a Monkey 19th Century
Located in Firenze, IT
often used as a symbol of art because just as the artist imitates nature, the monkey imitates human
Category
Late 19th Century British Victorian Antique Symbols
Materials
Labradorite, Diamond, Silver, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Virgin and Child, Spanish-American Viceregal School, oil on canvas, 19th century
By Central School of Arts
Crafts
Located in Madrid, ES
devotional character.
The Child holds a small bouquet of flowers, a symbol of purity, while the Virgin gently
Category
19th Century Spanish Baroque Antique Symbols
Materials
Paint
American Antique Arts And Crafts Pyrography Bees And Poppies Chest, 1910
Located in South Burlington, VT
and vibrantly painted with unusually seen American naturalistic symbols.
A unique and attractive one
Category
Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Antique Symbols
Materials
Wood, Pine
Pair of French Empire Period Dore Bronze Dolphin Centerpieces/Tazzas w/ Armorial
Located in New York, NY
-headed eagle, a symbol rooted in Byzantine and later European heraldry, represents unity of authority and
Category
1810s Antique Symbols
Materials
Bronze
Large Cowboy Bronze ‘Bronco Buster’ After Frederic Remington, Early–Mid 20th
By (after) Frederic Remington
Located in King
s Lynn, GB
, Remington’s original Bronco Buster bronze became the defining symbol of the American West. The sculpture
Category
Early 20th Century American American Classical Antique Symbols
Materials
Marble, Bronze
Folk Art Wedding Chest, circa 1850
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
reminiscent of classic Swedish and German painted furniture. The floral motifs, symbols of eternal life, adorn
Category
1850s German Folk Art Antique Symbols
Materials
Pine
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Antique Symbols For Sale on 1stDibs
There is a range of antique symbols for sale on 1stDibs. The range of distinct antique symbols — often made from metal, wood and ceramic — can elevate any home. Antique symbols have been made for many years, and versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century. Antique symbols made by Louis XVI designers — as well as those associated with Empire — are very popular at 1stDibs. Antique symbols have been a part of the life’s work for many furniture makers, but those produced by Gorham, Joseph Heinrichs and Minton are consistently popular.
How Much are Antique Symbols?
The average selling price for at 1stDibs is $1,800, while they’re typically $67 on the low end and $55,591 highest priced.
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