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'Winter Nuthatch' Photorealist painting of a nuthatch in the snow
'Winter Nuthatch' Photorealist painting of a nuthatch in the snow

'Winter Nuthatch' Photorealist painting of a nuthatch in the snow

Located in Shrewsbury, Shropshire

The nuthatch, instantly recognisable by its distinctive posture and habit of climbing headfirst down tree trunks, is depicted in a moment of focused exploration as it navigates the r...

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21st Century and Contemporary Photorealist Animal Paintings

Materials

Oil, Panel

Eugène Fontenay Etruscan Revival Gold and Enamel Locket
Eugène Fontenay Etruscan Revival Gold and Enamel Locket

Eugène Fontenay Etruscan Revival Gold and Enamel Locket

By Eugene Fontenay

Located in New Orleans, LA

The effect recalls the softly weathered surfaces of ancient frescoes uncovered in Pompeii, echoed in Richet’s matte enamel technique.

Category

Antique 19th Century French Belle Époque Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Abstract Modern ‘Petra Design’ Wool Rug by Doris Leslie Blau
Abstract Modern ‘Petra Design’ Wool Rug by Doris Leslie Blau

Abstract Modern ‘Petra Design’ Wool Rug by Doris Leslie Blau

By Doris Leslie Blau

Located in New York, NY

Carefully crafted in high-quality wool, the rug has a smooth, matte surface interspersed with sections of intricate detailing, evoking the weathered surfaces of ancient stonework—hen...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Indian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Whispers of Mysterious Passion - Painting, Mixed media on canvas

Whispers of Mysterious Passion - Painting, Mixed media on canvas

By Pantea Mahrou

Located in London, GB

It reveals the mysterious life of the Amlash family symbolic characters inspired by deities of luck and abundance while reflecting layers of culture and artistic heritage. A series o...

Category

2010s Figurative Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Mixed Media

Torse
Torse

Torse

By Raoul Ubac

Located in Fairlawn, OH

Incising, carving, and assembling slate reliefs, he created works that blur the boundaries between sculpture, engraving, and painting. These tactile surfaces evoke ancient monuments,...

Category

1960s Abstract Abstract Prints

Materials

Lithograph

Natural Diamond Sunburst Heart Pendant 14K Solid Yellow Gold Charm for Gift
Natural Diamond Sunburst Heart Pendant 14K Solid Yellow Gold Charm for Gift

Natural Diamond Sunburst Heart Pendant 14K Solid Yellow Gold Charm for Gift

Located in Jaipur, IN

The result is a piece of extraordinary visual complexity and emotional resonance — designed for those who understand that true luxury lies in the details. The Sunburst — An Ancient T...

Category

2010s Indian Aesthetic Movement Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold

Black & White Sunflower Bone Inlay Oval Coffee Table by House of Jaipur
Black & White Sunflower Bone Inlay Oval Coffee Table by House of Jaipur

Black & White Sunflower Bone Inlay Oval Coffee Table by House of Jaipur

Located in New York, NY

Key Highlights: Hand-set camel bone inlay in an exuberant sunflower motif pattern Bold ivory-on-black contrast — graphic, organic, and deeply refined Generous oval form at 54"W × 27...

Category

2010s Indian Arts and Crafts Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Wood, Bone

Amlash Jan's Prosperity Pillars - Sculpture, Bronze

Amlash Jan's Prosperity Pillars - Sculpture, Bronze

By Pantea Mahrou

Located in London, GB

This sculptural series presents Amlash-inspired figures emerging from engraved vertical forms inscribed with ancient symbolic codes. The surfaces incorporate planetary signs, numeric...

Category

2010s Contemporary Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Venetian Boxwood Lion of Saint Mark on Ebony Plinth circa 1700
Venetian Boxwood Lion of Saint Mark on Ebony Plinth circa 1700

Venetian Boxwood Lion of Saint Mark on Ebony Plinth circa 1700

Located in Leesburg, VA

The paper likely served as a protective measure to stabilize the ancient ebony against modern surfaces, ensuring that the work—already two centuries old at the time—retained its inte...

Category

Antique 1690s Italian Baroque Animal Sculptures

Materials

Boxwood, Ebony

Monumental Jerusalem Stone & Sterling Silver Sabbath Centerpiece & Candlesticks
Monumental Jerusalem Stone & Sterling Silver Sabbath Centerpiece & Candlesticks

Monumental Jerusalem Stone & Sterling Silver Sabbath Centerpiece & Candlesticks

Located in ראשון לציון, IL

The set consists of a monumental central decorative panel accompanied by two matching Sabbath candlesticks, creating a harmonious architectural composition inspired by the warm stone...

Category

2010s Israeli Artist Figurines and Sculptures

Materials

Amethyst, Pearl, Garnet, Sterling Silver

Vintage Monumental Mixed Media Disc Wall Sculpture
Vintage Monumental Mixed Media Disc Wall Sculpture

Vintage Monumental Mixed Media Disc Wall Sculpture

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

The interplay of cool grays, warm terracotta, and subtle teal highlights creates a dynamic surface that shifts with the light, evoking the sublime beauty of lunar surfaces or ancient...

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Late 20th Century American Brutalist Wall-mounted Sculptures

Materials

Resin, Wood

Pre Columbian Moche Transformational Anthropomorphic Stirrup Vessel
Pre Columbian Moche Transformational Anthropomorphic Stirrup Vessel

Pre Columbian Moche Transformational Anthropomorphic Stirrup Vessel

Located in London, GB

The globular body and classic stirrup handle form exemplify one of the most recognizable ceramic types of ancient Peru. Surface wear and patina consistent with age enhance its sculpt...

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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Peruvian Antiquities

Materials

Pottery

Large Antique Tibetan Himalayan Carnelian Bead Necklace, Hand-Cut Banded Agate
Large Antique Tibetan Himalayan Carnelian Bead Necklace, Hand-Cut Banded Agate

Large Antique Tibetan Himalayan Carnelian Bead Necklace, Hand-Cut Banded Agate

Located in Milford, DE

Period: 19th century or earlier Origin: Tibetan / Himalayan region Material: Natural hand-cut carnelian (banded agate) Bead Size: Approx. 11–23 mm (varied due to hand-cutting) Length...

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Antique Early 19th Century Tibetan Artisan Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Agate, Carnelian, Sterling Silver

Large Antique Tibetan Himalayan Carnelian Bead Necklace, Hand-Cut Banded Agate
Large Antique Tibetan Himalayan Carnelian Bead Necklace, Hand-Cut Banded Agate

Large Antique Tibetan Himalayan Carnelian Bead Necklace, Hand-Cut Banded Agate

Located in Milford, DE

Period: 19th century or earlier Origin: Tibetan / Himalayan region Material: Natural hand-cut carnelian (banded agate) Bead Size: Approx. 15–20 mm (varied due to hand-cutting) Length...

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Antique Early 19th Century Tibetan Artisan Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Carnelian, Agate, Sterling Silver

Ikat Pattern Bone Inlay Cabinet with Gold Legs & Brass Knobs by House of Jaipur
Ikat Pattern Bone Inlay Cabinet with Gold Legs & Brass Knobs by House of Jaipur

Ikat Pattern Bone Inlay Cabinet with Gold Legs & Brass Knobs by House of Jaipur

Located in New York, NY

In this cabinet, that same pattern has been translated into bone inlay — each fragment of camel bone individually shaped and hand-set into a solid wood frame — and the result is a su...

Category

2010s Indian Arts and Crafts Cabinets

Materials

Bone, Wood

0.54 Ct Diamond Sunburst Heart Pendant 14K Solid Yellow Gold Halo Charm for Gift
0.54 Ct Diamond Sunburst Heart Pendant 14K Solid Yellow Gold Halo Charm for Gift

0.54 Ct Diamond Sunburst Heart Pendant 14K Solid Yellow Gold Halo Charm for Gift

Located in Jaipur, IN

The result is a piece of extraordinary visual complexity and emotional resonance — designed for those who understand that true luxury lies in the details. The Sunburst — An Ancient T...

Category

2010s Indian Aesthetic Movement Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Large Antique Tibetan Himalayan Carnelian Bead Necklace, Hand-Cut Banded Agate
Large Antique Tibetan Himalayan Carnelian Bead Necklace, Hand-Cut Banded Agate

Large Antique Tibetan Himalayan Carnelian Bead Necklace, Hand-Cut Banded Agate

Located in Milford, DE

Period: 19th century or earlier Origin: Tibetan / Himalayan region Material: Natural hand-cut carnelian (banded agate) Bead Size: Approx. 17–22 mm (varied due to hand-cutting) Length...

Category

Antique Early 19th Century Tibetan Artisan Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Carnelian, Sterling Silver

Textured Travertine Stone Solid Dining Table - Raw Split Face Travertine Table
Textured Travertine Stone Solid Dining Table - Raw Split Face Travertine Table

Textured Travertine Stone Solid Dining Table - Raw Split Face Travertine Table

Located in İnegöl, TR

The tabletop rests upon matching solid travertine pedestal legs, creating a seamless, monolithic silhouette that feels both ancient and contemporary. The surface is expertly honed to...

Category

2010s Turkish Arts and Crafts Dining Room Tables

Materials

Travertine, Marble

Column Base Travertine Dining Table, Custom Made, 76x36 Inches
Column Base Travertine Dining Table, Custom Made, 76x36 Inches

Column Base Travertine Dining Table, Custom Made, 76x36 Inches

Located in İnegöl, TR

The tabletop rests upon matching solid travertine pedestal legs, creating a seamless, monolithic silhouette that feels both ancient and contemporary. The surface is expertly honed to...

Category

2010s Turkish Arts and Crafts Dining Room Tables

Materials

Travertine, Marble

Sculptural Oval Travertine Office Table, Organic Modern Stone Desk
Sculptural Oval Travertine Office Table, Organic Modern Stone Desk

Sculptural Oval Travertine Office Table, Organic Modern Stone Desk

Located in İnegöl, TR

The tabletop rests upon matching solid travertine pedestal legs, creating a seamless, monolithic silhouette that feels both ancient and contemporary. The surface is expertly honed to...

Category

2010s Turkish Arts and Crafts Dining Room Tables

Materials

Travertine, Marble

Large Antique Tibetan Himalayan Carnelian Bead Necklace, Hand-Cut Banded Agate
Large Antique Tibetan Himalayan Carnelian Bead Necklace, Hand-Cut Banded Agate

Large Antique Tibetan Himalayan Carnelian Bead Necklace, Hand-Cut Banded Agate

Located in Milford, DE

Period: 19th century or earlier Origin: Tibetan / Himalayan region Material: Natural hand-cut carnelian (banded agate) Bead Size: Approx. 17–22 mm (varied due to hand-cutting) Length...

Category

Antique Early 19th Century Tibetan Artisan Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Carnelian, Sterling Silver

A Fine Medieval Finger-Ring set with a Cabochon Garnet
A Fine Medieval Finger-Ring set with a Cabochon Garnet

A Fine Medieval Finger-Ring set with a Cabochon Garnet

Located in London, GB

The bezel is bordered by a delicate pseudo-beaded wire edge and slightly elevated above the hoop, accentuating the deep red stone whose surface retains its ancient polish. The ring’s...

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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Collectible Jewelry

Materials

Gold

18th century round stone ornament
18th century round stone ornament

18th century round stone ornament

Located in Vosselaar, BE

On its own it has the feeling of a intriguing ancient disc with the weathered surface almost looking like a faded sunray dial.

Category

Antique Late 18th Century Spanish Mounted Objects

Materials

Stone

Korean antique bronze vase/Goryeo period/12th-13th century / Wabi-Sabi Vase
Korean antique bronze vase/Goryeo period/12th-13th century / Wabi-Sabi Vase

Korean antique bronze vase/Goryeo period/12th-13th century / Wabi-Sabi Vase

Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba

They function not merely as decoration but also as an important design element that defines and tightens the overall contour of the vessel. Across the surface, a natural patina has ...

Category

Antique 15th Century and Earlier Vases

Materials

Bronze

German Kabirski Noctis Oxidized Silver Skull Signet Ring
German Kabirski Noctis Oxidized Silver Skull Signet Ring

German Kabirski Noctis Oxidized Silver Skull Signet Ring

By German Kabirski

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

This handcrafted silver ring, forged in oxidized 925 sterling silver, features a stamped skull design, pressed deep into its rugged surface like an ancient mark of fate. Weathered an...

Category

2010s American Contemporary Signet Rings

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

Diamond City Ring Lapponia 1976 Björn Weckström Yellow Gold and Platinum
Diamond City Ring Lapponia 1976 Björn Weckström Yellow Gold and Platinum

Diamond City Ring Lapponia 1976 Björn Weckström Yellow Gold and Platinum

By Bjorn Weckstrom

Located in Esch sur Alzette, Esch-sur-Alzette

The ring is crafted from rich 18kt yellow gold, showcasing a signature nugget-like finish that resembles ancient rock or a lunar surface. This warm gold provides a striking contrast ...

Category

20th Century Finnish Artisan Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Lapidari (Lapidary)
Lapidari (Lapidary)

Joan MiróLapidari (Lapidary), 1981

$5,857Sale Price|20% Off

Lapidari (Lapidary)

By Joan Miró

Located in OPOLE, PL

The etched lines resemble incisions, sharp and deliberate, while the soft aquatint areas evoke the textured surfaces of ancient tablets. The result is an image that feels both modern...

Category

1980s Surrealist More Prints

Materials

Etching, Aquatint

Aqua Fossil II Set Of 2 Mirrors in Alabaster & Mirror Glass by Amarist Studio
Aqua Fossil II Set Of 2 Mirrors in Alabaster & Mirror Glass by Amarist Studio

Aqua Fossil II Set Of 2 Mirrors in Alabaster & Mirror Glass by Amarist Studio

Located in Geneve, CH

Aqua Fossil Mirrors are a set of two sculptural mirrors carved from a single block of alabaster, a sedimentary stone formed millions of years ago through the evaporation of an ancien...

Category

2010s Spanish Modern Wall Mirrors

Materials

Alabaster

Vintage Monumental Sculptural Figurative Face Vessel Floor Vase
Vintage Monumental Sculptural Figurative Face Vessel Floor Vase

Vintage Monumental Sculptural Figurative Face Vessel Floor Vase

Located in North Fort Myers, FL

The tall teardrop form and textured stone-like surface evoke ancient ceramic traditions while maintaining a modern, minimalist expression.

Category

Mid-20th Century Unknown Organic Modern Vases

Materials

Ceramic, Clay

Guest from the Futur
Guest from the Futur

Guest from the Futur

By Tetiana Khlivenko

Located in Zofingen, AG

A blue figure, outlined in gold, appears upon an ochre surface of an ancient fresco — a herald of what has not yet happened, yet already woven into the fabric of being.

Category

2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Acrylic

Glyph Carved Reclaimed Teak Geometric Sconce by Evam
Glyph Carved Reclaimed Teak Geometric Sconce by Evam

Glyph Carved Reclaimed Teak Geometric Sconce by Evam

Located in Udaipur, IN

Carved in reclaimed teak with an oiled finish, its geometry is at once ancient and modern. The circular surface reveals intersecting lines and forms, celebrating the universal langua...

Category

2010s Indian International Style Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Wood, Teak

Set Of 6 Aqua Fossil Wall Mirrors in Alabaster & Glass Mirror by Amarist Studio
Set Of 6 Aqua Fossil Wall Mirrors in Alabaster & Glass Mirror by Amarist Studio

Set Of 6 Aqua Fossil Wall Mirrors in Alabaster & Glass Mirror by Amarist Studio

Located in Geneve, CH

Each piece reads as a vestige of an ancient sea: a translucent surface where erosion, pressure, and time are compressed into matter.

Category

2010s Spanish Modern Wall Mirrors

Materials

Alabaster

Bitossi Rimini Blu Ceramic Dove Sculpture by Aldo Londi, Italy, 1950s
Bitossi Rimini Blu Ceramic Dove Sculpture by Aldo Londi, Italy, 1950s

Bitossi Rimini Blu Ceramic Dove Sculpture by Aldo Londi, Italy, 1950s

By Aldo Londi, Bitossi

Located in Sitges, Barcelona

The dove is finished in a luminous, glossy blue glaze, animated by Londi’s signature hand-incised geometric patterning inspired by ancient Etruscan motifs. The carved surface catches...

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic, Clay, Earthenware

Italian Travertine Table With Swiss Edge & Ash Base With Silver Metal Frame
Italian Travertine Table With Swiss Edge & Ash Base With Silver Metal Frame

Italian Travertine Table With Swiss Edge & Ash Base With Silver Metal Frame

Located in İnegöl, TR

The tabletop rests upon matching solid travertine pedestal legs, creating a seamless, monolithic silhouette that feels both ancient and contemporary. The surface is expertly honed to...

Category

2010s Turkish Arts and Crafts Dining Room Tables

Materials

Travertine, Marble

Vintage Boho Ceramic Terracotta Face Vase
Vintage Boho Ceramic Terracotta Face Vase

Vintage Boho Ceramic Terracotta Face Vase

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

This vintage boho terracotta vase is crowned with a circle of sculpted heads—each one expressive, haunting, and full of ancient mystique. The textured surface is richly worn with ear...

Category

Late 20th Century American Tribal Vases

Materials

Ceramic

Burmese Pyu/Mon Cast Bronze Monk Sculpture, 10th–12th Century, Myanmar
Burmese Pyu/Mon Cast Bronze Monk Sculpture, 10th–12th Century, Myanmar

Burmese Pyu/Mon Cast Bronze Monk Sculpture, 10th–12th Century, Myanmar

Located in Ukiah, CA

The figure depicts a monk in deep contemplation, seated in meditation with a serene yet distinctive face characterized by prominent “bug” eyes, short, rounded ears, and a small, gent...

Category

Antique 15th Century and Earlier Burmese Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Bronze

Butterflies, Contemporary Porcelain Vase with Decorative Design by Vito Nesta
Butterflies, Contemporary Porcelain Vase with Decorative Design by Vito Nesta

Butterflies, Contemporary Porcelain Vase with Decorative Design by Vito Nesta

By Vito Nesta

Located in Milano, Lombardia

A pattern of butterflies extrapolated from ancient zoological books covers the surface of this precious vase.

Category

2010s Italian Vases

Materials

Porcelain

Vague Cabinet
Vague Cabinet

Vague Cabinet

$34,795 / item

Vague Cabinet

By Monica Gasperini

Located in Milan, IT

Composed of delicate and harmonious lines, it is fashioned of turquoise-lacquered wood enriched with gold-finished brass details. Reminiscent of ancient Greece tunics, its pleated su...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Cabinets

Materials

Wood

Desert Light No. 2

Desert Light No. 2

By Rebecca Crowell

Located in Columbia, MO

Her abstract images read as cropped portions of ancient, geological surfaces, with textural variety hinting at fault lines, mineral veins, aged moss, and calcification.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Abstract Paintings

Materials

Wax, Pigment

Desert Light No. 3

Desert Light No. 3

By Rebecca Crowell

Located in Columbia, MO

Her abstract images read as cropped portions of ancient, geological surfaces, with textural variety hinting at fault lines, mineral veins, aged moss, and calcification.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Abstract Paintings

Materials

Wax, Pigment

Desert Light No. 1

Desert Light No. 1

By Rebecca Crowell

Located in Columbia, MO

Her abstract images read as cropped portions of ancient, geological surfaces, with textural variety hinting at fault lines, mineral veins, aged moss, and calcification.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Abstract Paintings

Materials

Wax, Pigment

Bronze Sable Antelope Bust - African Antelope Bronze Sculpture - Limited edition
Bronze Sable Antelope Bust - African Antelope Bronze Sculpture - Limited edition

Bronze Sable Antelope Bust - African Antelope Bronze Sculpture - Limited edition

By Heinrich Filter Bronze Art

Located in Pretoria, Gauteng

I am drawn to bronze — an ancient material with a living surface that changes, deepens, and gains character over time, much like the landscapes and creatures that inspire me.

Category

2010s South African Expressionist Animal Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

"Tethered To The Echos of You" a stunning textural painting with blues and grays
"Tethered To The Echos of You" a stunning textural painting with blues and grays

"Tethered To The Echos of You" a stunning textural painting with blues and grays

By Katherine Filice

Located in Hollister, CA

The buried canvas adds a tactile memory of the earth, making the surface feel both ancient and immediate. It’s a meditation on longing, memory, and the pull we feel toward what remai...

Category

2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Driftwood, Charcoal, Found Objects, Archival Ink, Mica

Butterfly Round Brass Wall Mirror by Richard Hutten
Butterfly Round Brass Wall Mirror by Richard Hutten

Butterfly Round Brass Wall Mirror by Richard Hutten

By Ghidini 1961

Located in Milan, IT

Romantic and refined, this wall mirror evokes light-hearted childhood memories thanks to the delicate brass butterfly that seemingly just landed onto its surface. Since Ancient Egypt...

Category

2010s Italian Wall Mirrors

Materials

Brass

James Mont Style Bronze Table Lamp with Patinated Finish on Lucite Base
James Mont Style Bronze Table Lamp with Patinated Finish on Lucite Base

James Mont Style Bronze Table Lamp with Patinated Finish on Lucite Base

By James Mont

Located in Atlanta, GA

The lamp’s elongated silhouette is richly detailed with raised motifs, including stylized florals and mythical figures that evoke the surface of ancient ritual vessels. Its sharply t...

Category

20th Century American Table Lamps

Materials

Bronze

Old Flooring Antique Tile Reclaimed Limestone Vintage Salvaged Cladding Rustic
Old Flooring Antique Tile Reclaimed Limestone Vintage Salvaged Cladding Rustic

Old Flooring Antique Tile Reclaimed Limestone Vintage Salvaged Cladding Rustic

Located in Costa Mesa, CA

Looking at the engraved ridges and markings vividly expressed on each and every piece of tile one can witness ancient history in real-time. Quite visible through the floor's natural ...

Category

Antique 17th Century Italian Rustic Flooring

Materials

Limestone

Old Flooring Antique Tile Reclaimed Limestone Vintage Salvaged Cladding Rustic
Old Flooring Antique Tile Reclaimed Limestone Vintage Salvaged Cladding Rustic

Old Flooring Antique Tile Reclaimed Limestone Vintage Salvaged Cladding Rustic

Located in Costa Mesa, CA

Looking at the engraved ridges and markings vividly expressed on each and every piece of tile one can witness ancient history in real-time. Quite visible through the floor's natural ...

Category

Antique 17th Century Italian Flooring

Materials

Limestone

Matching Set of Copper Luster Bowl and Box by Ugo Zaccagnini
Matching Set of Copper Luster Bowl and Box by Ugo Zaccagnini

Matching Set of Copper Luster Bowl and Box by Ugo Zaccagnini

By Ugo Zaccagnini

Located in Kilmarnock, VA

The surfaces shimmer with an iridescent, timeworn glow, as if excavated from an ancient tomb, yet the execution is distinctly modern and stylized.

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Neoclassical Revival Decorative Dishes and Vide-Poche

Materials

Earthenware

Beginning of the Hunt - Bronze Maasai Warrior Sculpture
Beginning of the Hunt - Bronze Maasai Warrior Sculpture

Beginning of the Hunt - Bronze Maasai Warrior Sculpture

By Heinrich Filter Bronze Art

Located in Pretoria, Gauteng

I am drawn to bronze — an ancient material with a living surface that changes, deepens, and gains character over time, much like the landscapes and creatures that inspire me.

Category

2010s South African Expressionist Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Sculptural Bronze Giraffe Candelabra
Sculptural Bronze Giraffe Candelabra

Sculptural Bronze Giraffe Candelabra

By Heinrich Filter Bronze Art

Located in Pretoria, Gauteng

I am drawn to bronze — an ancient material with a living surface that changes, deepens, and gains character over time, much like the landscapes and creatures that inspire me.

Category

2010s South African Expressionist Candelabras

Materials

Bronze

Zulu Warrior Sculpture in Bronze Verdigris - Limited Edition Bronze Sculpture
Zulu Warrior Sculpture in Bronze Verdigris - Limited Edition Bronze Sculpture

Zulu Warrior Sculpture in Bronze Verdigris - Limited Edition Bronze Sculpture

By Heinrich Filter Bronze Art

Located in Pretoria, Gauteng

I am drawn to bronze — an ancient material with a living surface that changes, deepens, and gains character over time, much like the landscapes and creatures that inspire me.

Category

2010s South African Expressionist Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Rossella Ugolini 18K Yellow Gold Blue Sapphire Band Man or Unisex Ring
Rossella Ugolini 18K Yellow Gold Blue Sapphire Band Man or Unisex Ring

Rossella Ugolini 18K Yellow Gold Blue Sapphire Band Man or Unisex Ring

By Rossella Ugolini

Located in Rome, IT

Weighing 15 grams and standing at a height of 0.31 inches (1.4 cm), this design draws inspiration from the robust stone structures of ancient fortresses. The handcrafted surfaces of...

Category

2010s Italian Modern Band Rings

Materials

Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold

Elizabeth Gage 18K Gold Sculptural Scroll Earrings, 28 Grams
Elizabeth Gage 18K Gold Sculptural Scroll Earrings, 28 Grams

Elizabeth Gage 18K Gold Sculptural Scroll Earrings, 28 Grams

By Elizabet Gage

Located in Miami, FL

The organic relief and dimensional surface treatment evoke ancient and Etruscan influences interpreted through a distinctly late 20th century British lens.

Category

Late 20th Century English Modern Clip-on Earrings

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Zuri - Young Woman, Bronze Abstract Nude - African Sculpture
Zuri - Young Woman, Bronze Abstract Nude - African Sculpture

Zuri - Young Woman, Bronze Abstract Nude - African Sculpture

By Heinrich Filter Bronze Art

Located in Pretoria, Gauteng

I am drawn to bronze — an ancient material with a living surface that changes, deepens, and gains character over time, much like the landscapes and creatures that inspire me.

Category

2010s South African Expressionist Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Bronze Rhino Bust Sculpture
Bronze Rhino Bust Sculpture

Bronze Rhino Bust Sculpture

By Heinrich Filter Bronze Art

Located in Pretoria, Gauteng

I am drawn to bronze — an ancient material with a living surface that changes, deepens, and gains character over time, much like the landscapes and creatures that inspire me.

Category

2010s South African Expressionist Animal Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Turkana Girl - Bronze African Sculpture
Turkana Girl - Bronze African Sculpture

Turkana Girl - Bronze African Sculpture

By Heinrich Filter Bronze Art

Located in Pretoria, Gauteng

I am drawn to bronze — an ancient material with a living surface that changes, deepens, and gains character over time, much like the landscapes and creatures that inspire me.

Category

2010s South African Expressionist Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Sandstone, Bronze

Mid-Century Modernist Hand-Blown Murano Scavo Glass Bowl signed Gino Cenedese
Mid-Century Modernist Hand-Blown Murano Scavo Glass Bowl signed Gino Cenedese

Mid-Century Modernist Hand-Blown Murano Scavo Glass Bowl signed Gino Cenedese

By Gino Cenedese

Located in New York, NY

The bowl features the distinctive Scavo technique, which produces a textured, weathered surface reminiscent of ancient glass artifacts. This method gives the piece a unique, timeless...

Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls

Materials

Murano Glass

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Ancient Surfaces For Sale on 1stDibs

Find a variety of ancient surfaces available on 1stDibs. Each of these unique ancient surfaces was constructed with extraordinary care, often using stone, wood and limestone. There are 78 antique and vintage ancient surfaces for sale at 1stDibs, while we also have 26 modern editions to choose from as well. Ancient surfaces have long been popular, with older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. There are many kinds of ancient surfaces to choose from, but at 1stDibs, modern, mid-century modern and Louis XVI ancient surfaces are of considerable interest. There have been many well-made ancient surfaces over the years, but those made by Thomas Engelhart, Tapis Rouge Atelier and Alison Owen are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much are Ancient Surfaces?

Ancient surfaces can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price at 1stDibs is $3,064, while the lowest priced sells for $0 and the highest can go for as much as $48,892,000.