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Spanish School 18th Century Oil - The Crown
Located in Corsham, GB
This richly detailed 18th-century still life depicts symbols of royal authority and power
Category
Early 18th Century Antique Symbols
Materials
Oil
The Woven Dynasty: Late 19th Century Persian Serapi Rug of Aristocratic Elegance
Located in Dallas, TX
, adorned with esoteric tribal symbols, ambiguous motifs, and branching arabesques that seem to breathe with
Category
Late 19th Century Persian Serapi Antique Symbols
Materials
Wool
$21,168 Sale Price
20% Off
French Bronze Dore Mantle Table Clock by Leveque Guéret, 19th Century
By Guéret Frères
Located in Lisbon, PT
decorated with gilded bronze, and in the center a bas-relief with an ibex / goat symbol of Bacchus.
Zeus
Category
19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Symbols
Materials
Marble, Metal, Brass, Bronze, Ormolu
$5,828 Sale Price
20% Off
Antique Caucasian Kazak Rug with Repeating Geometric Devices
Located in Milan, IT
the so-called 'animal-tree' motif, an ancient symbol at the origin of a good portion of the
Category
Mid-19th Century Caucasian Kazak Antique Symbols
Materials
Wool
Antique Oushak Rug, Grand Whimsical Floral in Coral Orange
Apricot-Rug
Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
this expansive canvas, classic palmette floral patterns—widely regarded symbols of fortune and
Category
1890s Turkish Oushak Antique Symbols
Materials
Wool
L
Etude Ormolu and Bronze Fusee Mantel Clock
Located in Amersham, GB
anthemion frieze bezel.
With the eagle a symbol of Jupiter and hence the divinity of learning, and the
Category
1810s Regency Antique Symbols
Materials
Bronze, Steel, Ormolu
19th Century Oil on Board Signed C. Huber Austrian Painting Genre Scene, 1880
Located in Vicoforte, IT
, a symbol of his profession and control of the wine cellar, while in his right he raises a glass of
Category
1880s Antique Symbols
Materials
Wood, Oil
Rare Portrait of Elizabeth Petrovna of Russia (1709-1762) 18th Century Sign
By Midcentury Italian school
Located in Madrid, ES
sash of the Order of St. Andrew, symbol of imperial dignity. The details of her face, skin, and jewelry
Category
18th Century Italian Baroque Antique Symbols
Materials
Paint
Mané-Katz "Le Juif Roux" Oil on Canvas
By Mané-Katz
Located in New York, NY
Mane-Katz’s expressionist lens, these clothes transcend mere attire; they become symbols of identity
Category
1920s Antique Symbols
Materials
Canvas, Wood
British Botanical Watercolor of Tulips
Located in Downingtown, PA
. Having captivated Europe since the 17th-century "Tulip Mania" in the Netherlands, it remained a symbol of
Category
Early 19th Century English Georgian Antique Symbols
Materials
Paper
Antique Korean Wedding Bandaji Chest Joseon Dynasty Original Invoice
Located in Atlanta, GA
in Pyongyang area in now North Korea as a wedding chest indicated by the specific auspicious symbols
Category
Mid-19th Century Korean Other Antique Symbols
Materials
Metal
18th Century Oil on Canvas Italian Religious Painting Saint Francis of Assisi
Located in Vicoforte, Piedmont
holding a crucifix, flanked by a skull and a scourge, iconographic symbols linked to penance and
Category
1770s Italian Antique Symbols
Materials
Canvas
Sculpture Art Deco in Spelter "The Archer" (ca. 1920) by Jean De Rancourt
Located in Ixelles, BE
elegance of movement. The sculpture transcends the simple representation of a gesture to become a symbol
Category
1920s French Art Deco Antique Symbols
Materials
Spelter
Portrait of Lady, Maria Therese of Spain, Queen of France, 17th Century Panel
Located in London, GB
image was often employed as a symbol of both Spanish dignity and French magnificence, and portraits of
Category
17th Century Old Masters Antique Symbols
Materials
Oil, Wood Panel
German School 19th Century Oil - Paying Respects
Located in Corsham, GB
rose from the ground, a symbol of love and devotion. Unsigned. Presented in a gilt frame. On tin.
Category
19th Century Antique Symbols
Materials
Oil
Pair of Antique Chinese Han Dynasty Pottery Red Horse Head Funerary Tomb Figures
Located in Forney, TX
, but also symbols of status and power.
Representations of horses such as these, as well as less
Category
15th Century and Earlier Chinese Han Antique Symbols
Materials
Clay, Earthenware
Handmade Antique Caucasian Zeyhur Rug 4.2
x 5.3
, 1910s - 2B107
Located in Bordeaux, FR
stylized flora and tribal symbols. The complex pattern suggests an ancient, nomadic heritage, appealing
Category
1910s French Antique Symbols
Materials
Wool
Antique Malatya Chuval Kilim Cuval Rug Nomadic Anatolian Natural Turkish Carpet
Located in Tokyo, JP
bag for transporting grains and household items during migration, chuvals were also symbols of wealth
Category
Early 20th Century Turkish Kilim Antique Symbols
Materials
Wool, Natural Fiber, Organic Material
$525 Sale Price
25% Off
Chinese Export Famille Rose Porcelain Dish with Flower Basket
Butterfly
Located in Downingtown, PA
pomegranates. Hovering above is a large, meticulously painted butterfly, a symbol of joy and summer. This
Category
1770s Chinese Chinese Export Antique Symbols
Materials
Porcelain
Early 20th century Old pottery Golu doll: Shiva Lingam from India
Located in DEVENTER, NL
festival.
The Shiva Lingam is a symbol of Lord Shiva, one of the principal deities in Hinduism
Category
Early 20th Century Indian Antique Symbols
Materials
Pottery
Japanese Antique Earthenware Satsuma Vase by Kinkozan Meiji Period
By Kinkozan
Located in Newark, England
richly patterned kimono in shades of blue and gold, holding a fan decorated with a crane motif, a symbol
Category
Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Symbols
Materials
Ceramic, Earthenware, Pottery
FRENCH SCHOOL Neverending dream Chihuahua Chut les Barbizons!
Located in Zofingen, AG
expressing the power and beauty of the wild.
Artists often use animals as symbols to convey deeper messages
Category
1880s Tonalist Antique Symbols
Materials
Glue, Mixed Media, Oil, Acrylic, Stretcher Bars
$455 Sale Price
75% Off
Set of 3 Antique Assyrian Costume and Culture Plates by Max Tilke, c.1900
Located in Langweer, NL
symbols of the Assyrian empire, including details of royal headgear, divine emblems, and figural carvings
Category
Early 1900s German Antique Symbols
Materials
Paper
Pair Of Georgian Mahogany Knife Boxes
Located in Bedfordshire, GB
referred to as knife boxes, became a real symbol of status in the dining rooms of the welathiest houses in
Category
Mid-18th Century English Hepplewhite Antique Symbols
Materials
Mahogany
Le Mariage Mystique De Ste Catherine XVIIe Siècle Flamand
Located in GOUVIEUX, FR
the martyred saint as a symbol of spiritual union. Mary, filled with gentleness and serenity, watches
Category
Late 17th Century Flemish School Antique Symbols
Materials
Oil, Panel
"Kitten Went in the Night" (A black cat playing with broom and Halloween ghost)
By Théophile Alexandre Steinlen
Located in Fairlawn, OH
Gillotage chromotype, 1898
Signed in the image lower right
Cats were a symbol of freedom and bohemia in
Category
1890s Impressionist Antique Symbols
Materials
Other Medium
A black cat playing with a Snowman, from Le Chat Noir
By Théophile Alexandre Steinlen
Located in Fairlawn, OH
image lower right (see photo)
Cats were a symbol of freedom and bohemia in Montmartre, Paris, where
Category
1890s Impressionist Antique Symbols
Materials
Other Medium
Chinese Enameled Offering Bowl with God of War, c. 1850
Located in Chicago, IL
, harbingers of happiness, and ripe peaches, symbols of longevity. Brightly colored and dense with symbolism
Category
Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Symbols
Materials
Porcelain
Buddha Head – Thailand, Sukhothai or Ayutthaya Kingdom, 16th–17th century
Located in Beuzevillette, FR
worldly goods. The hair, in fine, regular curls, is topped with the ushnisha, a symbol of spiritual
Category
17th Century Thai Antique Symbols
Materials
Bronze
18th Century French Aubusson Tapestry “The Pastoral Meal” After David Teniers
By David Teniers the Younger
Located in Dallas, TX
aristocracy for their grace and craftsmanship, Aubusson tapestries remain enduring symbols of French
Category
Mid-18th Century French Louis XV Antique Symbols
Materials
Tapestry
Antique Burgundy Kilim Rug, 1900s Wool Flatweave Tribal Carpet 161x143 cm
Located in Wembley, GB
weaving mastery. The bold red field and geometric border motifs reference traditional symbols of
Category
Early 1900s Armenian Art Nouveau Antique Symbols
Materials
Wool, Cotton
$2,294 Sale Price
20% Off
Italian Panel, Circle of Jacopo Palma the Younger, late 16th–early 17th century
By Central School of Arts
Crafts
Located in Madrid, ES
.
The representation of Jesus as "Ecce Homo" is a symbol of suffering and martyrdom.
Jacopo Negretti
Category
16th Century Italian Baroque Antique Symbols
Materials
Paint
Roman Bronze ring depicting Pupienus Maximus circa 238 A.D.
Located in Firenze, IT
Pupienus in profile, with the typical laurel wreath symbol of victory and triumph, furthermore, to
Category
15th Century and Earlier Italian Classical Roman Antique Symbols
Materials
Bronze
The Guardian of the Highlands: A Late 19th Century Caucasian Kazak Masterpiece
Located in Dallas, TX
power, renewal, and protection. Woven alongside are Bereket symbols, which embody fertility, prosperity
Category
Late 19th Century Caucasian Kazak Antique Symbols
Materials
Wool
$4,368 Sale Price
20% Off
Map of Manila Bay and Southern Luzon – Observatorio de Manila, 1899
Located in Langweer, NL
volcanic island at its center—an enduring symbol of the Philippines’ volcanic nature.
The legend (“Signos
Category
1890s Philippine Antique Symbols
Materials
Paper
Central Luzon Topographic and Hydrographic Map – Observatorio de Manila, 1899
Located in Langweer, NL
and Cabanatuan in Nueva Ecija. Red lines trace the telegraph and proposed railway routes—symbols of
Category
1890s Philippine Antique Symbols
Materials
Paper
Vue de la Colonnade du Louvre – Architectural Engraving by Baltard, circa 1800
Located in Langweer, NL
colonnade, a symbol of classical harmony and French royal grandeur, is here rendered with remarkable spatial
Category
Early 1800s French Antique Symbols
Materials
Paper
Buddha head – Thailand, Ayutthaya, 17th century
Located in Beuzevillette, FR
meditative pose and elongated earlobes, symbols of wisdom and detachment. The head is adorned with a tiara
Category
17th Century Antique Symbols
Materials
Bronze
Royal Sedan Chair With Coat Of Arms - Used To Transport Royalty - 18th Century
Located in Porto, PT
cm, it represents both elegance and authority in equal measure. Such sedan chairs were symbols of
Category
18th Century Portuguese Antique Symbols
Materials
Wood
$30,400 Sale Price
60% Off
A black cat and a cute little Dutch girl, from Le Chat Noir
By Théophile Alexandre Steinlen
Located in Fairlawn, OH
chromotype, 1898
Signed in the image lower right (see photo)
Cats were a symbol of freedom and bohemia in
Category
1890s Impressionist Antique Symbols
Materials
Other Medium
Early Christian Period Costume Plate, Antique Hand-Colored Print c.1880
Located in Langweer, NL
halo above one figure and the stylized Christian symbols near the top—add historical depth and visual
Category
1880s German Antique Symbols
Materials
Paper
Antique 13k Yellow Gold Raphael Shell Cameo Brooch
Located in New York, NY
treasured as symbols of culture and taste. A rare piece for the collector of antique jewelry.
Weight: 28.8
Category
19th Century Antique Symbols
Materials
Yellow Gold
Antique 1917 18K Lover
s Knot Ring with Diamonds
Located in Baltimore, MD
motif is a Victorian symbol of love. It continued in popularity through WWI. Our knot ring has three old
Category
1910s English Victorian Antique Symbols
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold
View of a hill slope across a stretch of water; A View from Keitele or Ruovesi
Located in Stockholm, SE
passion for contemporary political issues. The serene, untouched lake becomes a symbol of independence and
Category
Early 1900s Symbolist Antique Symbols
Materials
Canvas, Oil, Board
Antique Art Nouveau Lion Locket of 10k Gold
Located in Lewisburg, PA
lion accented with two glittering diamonds. The lion, a symbol of strength, courage, and protection
Category
Early 1900s Art Nouveau Antique Symbols
Materials
Diamond, 14k Gold
French Louis XV Period
Flower Basket
Fireback / Backsplash, 18th Century
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
and were decorated with symbols like flowers and flower baskets.
The fireback is made of cast iron
Category
18th Century French Louis XV Antique Symbols
Materials
Iron
Baroque Sculpture of the Virgin Mary, Immaculate Conception, Olot School, Ca
By Spainhour Furniture Company
Located in Valladolid, ES
Infantry Army.
This iconography is based on the typology of the Tota Pulchra, with Marian symbols. These
Category
Early 1900s Spanish Baroque Antique Symbols
Materials
Fabric, Plaster, Wood
19th Century Chinese Export Porcelain Covered Tureen
Located in Clearwater, FL
domed lid is decorated with floral sprays and symbols of prosperity, topped with a gilded knob finial
Category
1890s Chinese Antique Symbols
Materials
Ceramic, Porcelain
Pair of Wooden Chairs with Upholstered Cushions, Europe First half 20th Century
Located in Utrecht, NL
, where mass-produced furniture dominate the market, these chairs stand out as symbols of authenticity and
Category
Early 20th Century Modern Antique Symbols
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Antique Turkish Kilim Rug Tribal Geometric Wool Flatweave Carpet 390x163cm
Located in Wembley, GB
beautifully curated space with character and charm. The bold geometric motifs, tribal symbols, and rustic
Category
1890s Turkish Hollywood Regency Antique Symbols
Materials
Wool, Organic Material, Natural Fiber, Cotton
$5,244 Sale Price
20% Off
Early Decorative Brass Box, by Bezalel School of Arts, Jerusalem, 1912
Located in New York, NY
menorah’s stem—an iconic Bezalel symbol of guardianship, Jewish pride, and spiritual strength.
Surrounding
Category
1910s Israeli Antique Symbols
Materials
Brass
Paleo Christian 22kt Gold Ring With An Amethyst Intaglio 4th Century AD
Located in Firenze, IT
cross. The fish traditionally represents a Christian symbol, as the Greek term ICTHYS was used as an
Category
15th Century and Earlier Italian Classical Roman Antique Symbols
Materials
Amethyst, Gold, 22k Gold
Engagement Ring in 18k Gold with 0.60 Cts Old mine Diamond
Located in Aventura, FL
sense of nostalgia and romance to the ring, making it a perfect symbol of a timeless love story
Category
Early 20th Century Art Deco Antique Symbols
Materials
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Early 19th Century Brazilian Painted Shrine Minas Gerais
Located in Rio De Janeiro, BR
, serving both as personal altars and symbols of prosperity. This example, with its original surface and
Category
Early 19th Century Brazilian Other Antique Symbols
Materials
Cedar
Mid-19th-Century Antique Ningxia Rug, Gold with Geometric Patterns - Rug
Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
ancient dragon pictorials—symbols long associated with power, protection, and prosperity in Chinese
Category
1850s Nepalese Antique Symbols
Materials
Wool
Large porcelain dinnerware set, Havilland Limoges, circa 1920
Located in New York, NY
a lasting symbol of French decorative excellence.
Category
Early 20th Century French Antique Symbols
Materials
Porcelain
Religious Antique Fine Bronze Mary and Child Sculpture Mounted on an Marble Base
By Poussielgue-Rusand
Located in Lisse, NL
this timeless work. More than a devotional object, it is a symbol of dignity, grace and enduring beauty
Category
Mid-19th Century French Gothic Revival Antique Symbols
Materials
Marble, Bronze
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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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