Late 19th Century More Art

This wool embroidery, known as a 'woolie', was created by a British sailor in the late 19th century. These works were traditionally made by sailors during long periods at sea as a pa...

Nineteenth Century Victorian Oil Landscape Painting of Spaniel Dog flushing a Pheasant in Woodlands. A typical oil painting by the Nineteenth Century Sporting Artist Jean Langlois. ...

"Guardian Angel" late 19th c. Original hand-painted KPM Porcelain In Jewel Encrusted Frame approx. 6 3/8 x 5 inches

Cristallerie – Ewer by Emile GALLE (1846-1904) A small gadrooned ewer in form of a nautilus known as "Cristallerie by Gallé", raised on a foot, with a pouring spout and its stopper...

A fine impressionist painting of peonies on a palette by French artist Felix François Georges Philibert Ziem (1821-1911). Ziem was born in Beaune,...

Here is a rare late 19th Century-early 20th Century painted and stenciled Jewish plate with a Yiddish greeting. A rare piece of Jewish Porcelain from the Pre War era. In a bold black...

The ruins of the ancient Roman Temple of Vespasian and Titus are the subject of this Italian micromosaic. Crafted in intricate detail, the scene is composed from hundreds of tiny gla...

A fine 19th century still life of flowers by French artist Louis Mettling (1847-1904). Mettling was born in Dijon, Côte- d'Or, France to English parents. He studied at the École des ...

A finely-drawn, pastel still-life showing red tulips informally arranged in a Chelsea soft paste porcelain Chocolate pot decorated in the Japanese style and set beside a cup and sauc...

Chez les Passants is an original Rare Book written by Philippe-Auguste, comte de Villiers de l'Isle-Adam (7 November 1838 – 19 August 1889) and illustrated by Félicien Rops (Namur, 7 luglio 1833 – Essonnes, 23 agosto 1898) in 1890. Original First Edition. Published by Comptoir d’édition, Paris. Format: in 12°. The dimensions and the weight are indicative. The book includes 320 pages with full page frontispiece etching. Good conditions. Félicien Victor Joseph Rops (7 July 1833 – 23 August 1898) was a Belgian artist associated with Symbolism and the Parisian Fin-de Siecle. He was a painter, illustrator, caricaturist and a prolific and innovative print maker, particularly in intaglio (etching and aquatint). Although not well known to the general public, Rops was greatly respected by his peers and actively pursued and celebrated as an illustrator by the publishers, authors, and poets of his time and provided frontispieces and illustrations for Jules Barbey d'Aurevilly, Charles Baudelaire, Charles De Coster...

This dish, inspired by the bellas of the Italian Renaissance, bears witness to the fruitful collaboration that began in 1882 between the ceramist Théodore Deck and the young artist Paul Helleu, before the latter became the fashionable portraitist of feminine elegance. 1. Paul Helleu In 1913 Robert de Montesquiou wrote in his book devoted to the painter: "Helleu was born in Vannes in 1859, of a Breton father and a Parisian mother". He hardly knew his father, who died when he was three years old, and was brought up entirely by his mother, who sent him to continue his studies at the Lycée Chaptal in Paris in 1873. The discovery of Edouard Manet's Chemin de Fer at the 1874 Salon is reported to be at the origin of his artistic vocation. He worked against his mother's wishes in the studio of the painter Gérôme, also frequented by the painters Giovanni Boldini, Jean-Louis Forain and Antonio de La Gandara...

Nineteenth Century Victorian Dutch River and Harbour Scene with Boats, Windmills and Buildings in background. A Signed Oil Painting on Wooden Panel that is Framed in original ornate...

Poster of Sarah Bernhart Playing Hamlet. Paris. Mint condition. Linen-backed. Sarah Bernhardt's groundbreaking portrayal of Hamlet, performed in French, is masterfully captured in Alphonse Mucha's poster. Mucha emphasizes the play's themes of vengeance and mortality, depicting the ghost of Hamlet's murdered father haunting the ramparts of Elsinore in the background, while the tragic drowned Ophelia, adorned with flowers, rests in a coffin-like panel at Hamlet’s feet. This powerful image marks Mucha's final poster commission that depicts the celebrated French actress. The vintage poster is linen-backed and is in excellent condition. Bernhardt famously played Hamlet in 1899, becoming the first woman to embody the role on stage and later in a film adaptation. Her bold interpretation challenged conventional gender roles and pushed the boundaries of performance, establishing her as a pioneer in both theater and early cinema...

A Japanese Embroidery featuring a dog and wagon, silk and gold thread embroidery by an unknown artist from c. 1890. The artwork is unsigned. Provenance: Private Collection, Los Angeles; Heather James...

Nineteenth Century Victorian Dutch River and Harbour Scene with Boats, and Buildings in background. A Signed Oil Painting on Wooden Panel that is Framed in original ornate Frame. Th...

Icilio Federico Joni. Italian ( b.1866 - d.1946 ). Painted Gesso, Gilt & Wood Tavolette Book Cover Binding In The Sienese Biccherna Aesthetic. Book Cover size 11 inches x 8.1 inches ( 28cm x 20.5cm ). Frame size 16 inches x 13 inches ( 40.5cm x 33cm ). Available for sale; this painted gesso and gilt “tavolette” wooden book cover in the Biccherna aesthetic is by Icilio Federico Joni. The book cover is mounted and supplied in a contemporary black Tulip Wood frame (which is shown in these photographs) which is glazed with non-reflective Tru Vue UltraVue® UV70 glass. The wooden book cover is curved and float mounted giving a wonderful 3D depth to its presentation. The gesso and painted surfaces have benefitted from professional restoration which was performed on our instruction, supervision and approval. This antique book cover is in very good condition, commensurate with its age. The frame presentation is new and in excellent condition. Combined, it wants for nothing and is supplied ready to hang and display. The story of these panels and of their artist is fascinating, and begins in 13th century Siena: The Biccherna was the person who held the position of Magistrate of Chancellery of Finance from the 13th to the 14th century for the republic and the city of Siena, in the Tuscany region of Italy. The records of that office were very important because Siena was one of the earliest and most significant banking centres in Italy, and indeed in Europe. It became the fashion to keep banking and taxation records of the region in large books with painted leather covers. These were originally made from wood and leather. In the competition to make these ever more prestigious the bindings and panels on the front and rear of the books were painted by the major artists of the day, such as Giovanni di Paolo. Many of these mainly secular covers are displayed in the Archives of the State of Siena located in the Palazzo Piccolmini. The Gothic Revival of the 19th century occurred partly as a reaction against the progress of industrialisation in Europe generally. It was however greatly affected by the unification of Italy in the second half of the 19th century. This led to the closure and downsizing of many religious institutions, which resulted in the dispersal of thousands of works of art dating from the Middle Ages and early Renaissance. Many aristocratic and bourgeois families struggled to pay debts or simply to make ends meet and so they sold off their private collections and family heirlooms. There was then an influx of goods into the antiques market which provided a great deal of work for Italy’s restorers and craftsmen, since many of these pieces were in need of cleaning, repair and, in keeping with the interventionist tastes of the times, radical restoration, before they could be sold on, often to foreign buyers. These early Italian works became so fashionable that demand soon outstripped supply. This in turn gave rise to a new type of artist-craftsman capable of turning out from scratch increasingly convincing reproductions, imitations and out-and-out fakes. Siena naturally became the epicentre of this thriving cottage industry because of the extraordinary continuity there in traditional craft skills. This technical expertise had been handed down from generation to generation, and it was perhaps inevitable that a number of artists with real talent, the flair of commerce and a genuine love and understanding of antique Sienese art should adapt their skills to these new market conditions. Among these artists were Igino Gottardi, Alceo Dossena, Fulvio Corsini, Umberto Giunti...

An exceptional, fine and impressive antique Austro-Hungarian silver spice tower; This beautiful box is fitted with a hinged door and is fully hallmarked The square shaped foot is or...

EPHRAIM MOSHE LILIEN 1874-1925 Drohobycz (Galicia) 1874-1925 (Polish/Austrian/Israeli) Title: Portrait of a Bearded Man Technique: Original Han...

Etching, 1899. The full sheet, with margins. Catalogue raisonné reference: Boyle -Turner 5A (as Gauguin); Guerin 88 (as Sequin); Field 89 (as Gauguin and Seguin) Based on the in...

A fabulous and rare large 19th century Bombay Pottery Charger from the J J School of Art, depicting scenes of Buddha from the Ajanta caves. Bombay Scho...

A rare Judaic memorial piece for mother.

Cantharus vase with oak leaves and acorns by Émile GALLE (1846-1904) Artistic vase of cantharus shape multi-layered glass powdered decor in interlayer; with oak tree leaves and aco...

A fabulous and rare 19th century Indian Bombay Pottery School of Art turquoise pot with the iconic floral motif, still in use in Indian design to...

Icilio Federico Joni. Italian ( b.1866 - d.1946 ). Painted Gesso, Gilt & Wood Tavolette Book Cover Binding In The Sienese Biccherna Aesthetic. Book Cover size 11 inches x 8.1 inches ( 28cm x 20.5cm ). Frame size 16 inches x 13 inches ( 40.5cm x 33cm ). Available for sale; this painted gesso and gilt “tavolette” wooden book cover in the Biccherna aesthetic is by Icilio Federico Joni. The book cover is mounted and supplied in a contemporary black Tulip Wood frame (which is shown in these photographs) which is glazed with non-reflective Tru Vue UltraVue® UV70 glass. The wooden book cover is curved and float mounted giving a wonderful 3D depth to its presentation. The gesso and painted surfaces have benefitted from professional restoration which was performed on our instruction, supervision and approval. This antique book cover is in very good condition, commensurate with its age. The frame presentation is new and in excellent condition. Combined, it wants for nothing and is supplied ready to hang and display. The story of these panels and of their artist is fascinating, and begins in 13th century Siena: The Biccherna was the person who held the position of Magistrate of Chancellery of Finance from the 13th to the 14th century for the republic and the city of Siena, in the Tuscany region of Italy. The records of that office were very important because Siena was one of the earliest and most significant banking centres in Italy, and indeed in Europe. It became the fashion to keep banking and taxation records of the region in large books with painted leather covers. These were originally made from wood and leather. In the competition to make these ever more prestigious the bindings and panels on the front and rear of the books were painted by the major artists of the day, such as Giovanni di Paolo. Many of these mainly secular covers are displayed in the Archives of the State of Siena located in the Palazzo Piccolmini. The Gothic Revival of the 19th century occurred partly as a reaction against the progress of industrialisation in Europe generally. It was however greatly affected by the unification of Italy in the second half of the 19th century. This led to the closure and downsizing of many religious institutions, which resulted in the dispersal of thousands of works of art dating from the Middle Ages and early Renaissance. Many aristocratic and bourgeois families struggled to pay debts or simply to make ends meet and so they sold off their private collections and family heirlooms. There was then an influx of goods into the antiques market which provided a great deal of work for Italy’s restorers and craftsmen, since many of these pieces were in need of cleaning, repair and, in keeping with the interventionist tastes of the times, radical restoration, before they could be sold on, often to foreign buyers. These early Italian works became so fashionable that demand soon outstripped supply. This in turn gave rise to a new type of artist-craftsman capable of turning out from scratch increasingly convincing reproductions, imitations and out-and-out fakes. Siena naturally became the epicentre of this thriving cottage industry because of the extraordinary continuity there in traditional craft skills. This technical expertise had been handed down from generation to generation, and it was perhaps inevitable that a number of artists with real talent, the flair of commerce and a genuine love and understanding of antique Sienese art should adapt their skills to these new market conditions. Among these artists were Igino Gottardi, Alceo Dossena, Fulvio Corsini, Umberto Giunti...

Pair of Vases with Parcel Gilt  Insects England, John Mortlock circa 1875 Porcelain with gold leaf 15 inches   The firm of Mortlock began business in 174...

Garibaldi. Sa vie, ses aventures, ses combats is a rare and detailed reconstruction of Giuseppe Garibaldi's life and battles, written by Philippe Toussaint Joseph Bordone (alias 'Le ...

Embroidered Fruit Still Life A beautiful embroidery of a colorful grape vine with rich colors of red, purple and blue. Signed "E. P. S. F." lower right. Presented in a new mat and g...

Earthy, textured water lily leaf vase with gilted, figural stem arms which encircle the golden mouth of the piece with their flowers. Stamped Ernst Wahliss and numbered in the base. ...

Wonderful folk art turned wood bowl with snowy cabin scene by an unknown artist, circa 1880.

A beautiful late 19th century bird's eye maple frame with gilt internal window and glazing.Measurements for the frame: Window 19cm X 16cm. Rebate 20.5cm X 17cm. Overall size 32.5cm X...

Nineteenth Century Impressionist Oil Painting of River Severn Landscape with Cattle watering and green Fields on a Summers Day. Signed Oil on Canvas on Stretchers and Framed in a Wh...

Brooch with Cameo and Micromosaic Late 19th century - early 20th century Materials: Shell cameo, micromosaic in glass tesserae, metal alloy (likely brass) Central cameo depicting a...

Adolphe Jean Lavergne (1863-1928), Pecheur, c. 1900. Brown patinated bronze with rectangular cast plinth on a green marble base (3 cm high), total height with hinge 37 cm, width 9 cm, depth 8 cm, weight 2.9 kg, signed “Lavergne” on the plinth. - Base with old drilling and a few oxidized areas, patina occasionally rubbed, somewhat stained in the folds. - Full of anticipation - This bronze is the larger, highly detailed version of the fisherman that made Parisian artist Adolphe Jean Lavergne famous. In preparation for fishing, the boy prepares his rod before heading out to sea. The attachment of the iron ring and the rope behind him suggest a quay wall and a boat moored there. However, the depiction is entirely focused on the actual action of the young fisherman: With equal skill and concentration, he bends a hook to connect it to the fishing line. The contrast with his casual clothing, the loose-fitting trousers, the open shirt with its "wild" folds, and, last but not least, the sun hat boldly perched on his neck, reinforces the impression of the attentive care with which he goes about his work. His gaze makes him appear absorbed, as if he has forgotten the world around him and yet he is visibly filled with anticipation of fishing. GERMAN VERSION Adolphe Jean Lavergne (1863-1928), Pecheur, um 1890. Braun patinierte Bronze mit rechteckiger gegossener Plinthe auf grünem Marmorsockel (3 cm Höhe), Gesamthöhe mit Angel 37 cm, Breite 9 cm, Tiefe 8 cm, Gewicht 2,9 kg, auf der Plinthe mit „Lavergne“ signiert. - Sockel mit alter Bohrung und wenigen oxidierten Stellen, Patina mitunter berieben, in den Falten vereinzelt etwas fleckig. - Voller Vorfreude - Die Bronzefigur ist die größere äußerst detaillierte Ausführung des Fischers, mit dem der Pariser Künstler Adolphe Jean Lavergne bekannt geworden ist. In Vorbereitung auf das Fischen präpariert der Junge die Angel...

Incredibly dramatic Amphora ceramic featuring a maiden resting on a trio of lilies, her golden gown cascading into a gathered earthen base. Stamped Amphora...

Les Folies Parisiennes is an original modern rare book illustrated by CHAM. Published by Calman Lévy, Paris, in 1883. Original edition. Format: in 4°. 3...

Late 19th-Century American Gilt Frame with Ornamental Acanthus Details This impressive 1880s American giltwood frame exemplifies the richly decorative style embraced by the Barbizon ...

Very fine late 19th Century depiction of grape cluster pyrography (wood burning), C. 1900, double-sided. Perfect gift for wine enthusiast. Unsigned. Primitive still life on verso. Un...

XIX century. A jeweled bow with tassels, in low gold. Neapolitan area. The jewel is a pendant, with a ring positioned on the back that allows you to pass a necklace even of a not sma...

An exquisite 19th century burr maple cushion frame with rectangular outer profile and gilt beading. Complete with glazing and a sturdy gilt hanger. Measurements for the frame: Window...

Letter of Giorgio Strehler to Countess Pecci Blunt is a hand-written note on paper. Hand-signed. Good conditions with slight folding.

Original title: La ville morte. Tragédie moderne en cinq actes. Représentée pour la première fois au Théatre de la Renaissance le 21 janvier 1898. Specimen number 1 of 50 numbered copies printed on Holland paper. La città morta is one of the first tragedies written by Gabriele D'Annunzio, performed for the first time at the Renaissance Theater (Paris) on January 21, 1898 by Sarah Bernhardt. On Italian stages it was performed by the superb Eleonora Duse...

A beautiful late 19th century gilt picture frame with swept rails, pronounced floral and acanthus ornamentation, and fine running patterns. The frame is glazed. Measurements for the...

Edition of 990 copies including illustrations by Roman Orné and 2 drypoint of Jean Lurcat. Copy on velin Montgolfier. Very good conditions, partially uncut, cover browned. Philippe S...

Edition of 250 copies including 8 original lithographs and many b/w illustrations of graphic works by Louis Legrand. One of 200 copies on Papier Vélin. Original editorial softcover ...

Cristallerie – Vase with Lady's Slipper by Emile GALLE (1846-1904) Vase known as "Cristallerie by Gallé", decorated with Lady's Slippers, a plant from the orchid family, flanked by ...

Le Rire is a Comic Magazine published in November 1896, reproducing drawings by  Jean Luis Forain (1852-1931). Good condition on a yellowed paper, except so...

Le Rire is a Comic Magazine published in October 1896, reproducing drawings by Jean Luis Forain (1852-1931). Good condition on a yellowed paper, except some...

Chroniques parisiennes ennuis non rimès is a book written by Jules Laforgue. 22 x 16 cm. On the second page it is written that Jules Laforgue's unpublished texts were collected by Sifnro Andrè Malraux...

Le Rire is a Comic Magazine published in April 1896, reproducing drawings by  Jean Luis Forain (1852-1931). Good condition on a yellowed paper, except some ...

A beautifully ornate oval picture frame with water gilding. The frame is adorned with delicate floral details and sports a foliate cartouche. This would have been originally presente...

Le Rire is a Comic Magazine published during 20th century, reproducing drawings by Jean Sennep (1894–1982). Good condition on a yellowed paper, except for some torn paper on the lef...

Le Rire is a Comic Magazine published in 1896, reproducing drawings by Charles Huard (1874–1965).

Le Rire is a Comic Magazine published in january 1896, reproducing drawings by  Jean Luis Forain (1852-1931). Good condition on a yellowed paper, except som...

A highly ornate late 19th century gilt picture frame, finished with a bold running pattern to the inner window, acanthus details to th...

Postcard is a vintage postcard, Offset realized after Massimo Campigli in 1895 but sent in 1952. The postcard is addressed to Nesto Jacometti from Paris to Geneva. Hand signed by Massimo Campigli. Good Condition, stamp signed and dated. Massimo Campigli born Max Ihlenfeld, 4 July 1895 – 31 May...

Manet is an original modern rare book written by Edmond Bazire (Rouen, 1846 - Paris, 1892) and illustrated after Edouard Manet (Paris, 1832 - Paris, 1883) in 1884. Original Edition....

Societa di Mutuo Soccorso - Nomina di Giuseppe Garibaldi is original Italian historical Document, from "Societa di Mutuo Soccorso of Comune di Mil...

Claribella is an original modern rare book illustrated by Fernand Edmond Jean Marie Khnopff (12 September 1858 – 12 November 1921) in 1893. Original First Edition. Published by Beijers, Utrecht. Format: In 8°. The book includes 224 pages. Inscribed by the author on the front page, lithographic full page frontispiece by F.K. signed on the plate. Mint conditions. Fernand Edmond Jean Marie Khnopff (12 September 1858 – 12 November 1921). In 1881, he presented his works to the public for the first time at the "Salon de l'Essor" in Brussels. The critics' appraisal of his work is very harsh, with the exception of Emile Verhaeren who wrote a commending review. Verhaeren would remain a lifelong supporter and would write the first monograph on the painter. In 1883, Khnopff was one of the founding members of the group Le Groupe des XX. Khnopff exhibited regularly at the annual "Salon" organised by Les XX. In 1885, he met the French writer Joséphin Péladan the future grandmaster of the Rosicrucian "Ordre de la Rose...

This charming 1860s American frame captures the rustic elegance of the Barbizon School aesthetic. With its rich gilded tone and naturally aged patina, ...

Earrings with cameos depicting Vesuvius and the sea with the sailing ship. Antique cameos, hand carved at the end of the 19th century. Cameo hand engraved on shell and filigree. Ital...