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Portrait of William Wallace Currie, First Mayor of Liverpool, England, 1837
Located in Langweer, NL
the growing British Empire.
Currie's leadership as mayor would have had a significant impact on how
Category
Antique 1830s Prints
Materials
Paper
$790 Sale Price
20% Off
Royal Academy Series-7, Conte on Paper, Modern Artist Atul Bose "In Stock"
Located in Kolkata, West Bengal
Walter Sickert. He refused an invitation to help decorate the pavilion at the British Empire Exhibition
Category
1920s Modern Figurative Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Paper, Conté, Ink, Pen, Pencil
Royal Academy Series-6, Pencil on Paper, Modern Artist Atul Bose "In Stock"
Located in Kolkata, West Bengal
Walter Sickert. He refused an invitation to help decorate the pavilion at the British Empire Exhibition
Category
1920s Modern Figurative Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Paper, Ink, Pen, Conté, Pencil
Royal Academy Series-4, Conte on Paper, Modern Artist Atul Bose "In Stock"
Located in Kolkata, West Bengal
Walter Sickert. He refused an invitation to help decorate the pavilion at the British Empire Exhibition
Category
1920s Modern Figurative Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Paper, Ink, Pen, Conté
Royal Academy Series-4, Conte on Paper, Modern Artist Atul Bose "In Stock"
Located in Kolkata, West Bengal
Walter Sickert. He refused an invitation to help decorate the pavilion at the British Empire Exhibition
Category
1920s Modern Figurative Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Paper, Ink, Pen, Conté
Royal Academy Series-3, Pen
Ink on Paper, Modern Artist Atul Bose "In Stock"
Located in Kolkata, West Bengal
Walter Sickert. He refused an invitation to help decorate the pavilion at the British Empire Exhibition
Category
1920s Modern Figurative Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Paper, Ink, Pen
Royal Academy Series-3, Pen
Ink on Paper, Modern Artist Atul Bose "In Stock"
Located in Kolkata, West Bengal
Walter Sickert. He refused an invitation to help decorate the pavilion at the British Empire Exhibition
Category
1920s Modern Figurative Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Paper, Ink, Pen
Period Regency Rosewood Work Table
Located in Hudson, NY
empires far-flung colonies and based singularly on the British Empires naval superiority thus encompassing
Category
Antique Early 19th Century English Regency Tables
Materials
Rosewood
English Edwardian Folding Games Table
Located in Hudson, NY
table's surface finish is all original and has been freshly waxed and polished. The British empire at this
Category
Early 20th Century English Edwardian Game Tables
Materials
Mahogany
Marc Newson Works
By Alison Castle, Marc Newson
Located in Los Angeles, CA
appointed Commander of the Order of the British Empire (CBE) by Her Majesty the Queen.
The editor and
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Books
Materials
Other
$1,750 / item
Portrait of a Young Man, Figurative, Pencil on Paper by Atul Bose "In Stock"
Located in Kolkata, West Bengal
Walter Sickert. He refused an invitation to help decorate the pavilion at the British Empire Exhibition
Category
1730s Modern Figurative Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Paper, Ink, Pen, Pencil
Royal Academy Series-1. Vivisection, Figurative, Pencil on Paper "In Stock"
Located in Kolkata, West Bengal
Walter Sickert. He refused an invitation to help decorate the pavilion at the British Empire Exhibition
Category
1970s Modern Figurative Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Paper, Ink, Pen, Pencil
Cartier London 1930 Art Deco Wings Badge Brooch In Platinum With Sapphire In Box
Located in Miami, FL
the British Empire. The RAF underwent rapid expansion prior to and during the Second World War. During
Category
Vintage 1930s English Art Deco Brooches
Materials
Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Platinum
$9,588 Sale Price
20% Off
Olivia Newton-John Estate Personal Egg Yolk Natural Amber Necklace Guaranteed
Located in New York, NY
Officer of the Order of Australia in 2006 and Dame Commander of the Order of the British Empire in 2020
Category
20th Century Unknown Contemporary Link Necklaces
Materials
Amber
Olivia Newton-John Estate Personal Blue Agate Onyx Flower Necklace Guaranteed
Located in New York, NY
and Dame Commander of the Order of the British Empire in 2020.
Newton-John, was an advocate and
Category
20th Century Unknown Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Agate, Onyx
2004 Tate Gallery offset print depicting work by British artist Dame Tracey Emin
By Tracey Emin
Located in New York, NY
Excellent Order of the British Empire for her contributions to the visual arts.
-Courtesy of White Cube
Category
Early 2000s Contemporary Abstract Prints
Materials
Lithograph, Offset
Ralph Lauren Empire Mahogany Chest of Drawers
By Ralph Lauren
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Neoclassical, Empire, or British Colonial style carved mahogany five-drawer dresser or
Category
Late 20th Century American Neoclassical Dressers
Materials
Mahogany
Her Majesty. Vivienne Westwood Edition No. 501–1000. ‘Royal Depart
By Harry Benson
Located in Toronto, ON
2009, he was made Commander of the British Empire (CBE).
Her Majesty. Vivienne Westwood Edition No
Category
Late 20th Century More Art
Materials
Silver Gelatin, Other Medium
The Verdant Empire: A Late 19th Century Indian Agra Garden Masterpiece
Located in Dallas, TX
masterful testament to the golden age of rug weaving under British rule in India. Its breathtaking
Category
Antique Late 19th Century British Indian Ocean Territory Agra Indian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Wonderground Map of London by MacDonald
Max
Gill c. 1924 original poster
By "Leslie MacDonald ""Max"" Gill"
Located in London, GB
top left-hand corner it reads 'On to Wembley' making reference to the British Empire Exhibition of
Category
1920s Modern Landscape Prints
Materials
Lithograph
Fakir-1
3, Figurative, Pencil on Paper, Set of 2 Works by Atul Bose "In Stock"
Located in Kolkata, West Bengal
at the British Empire Exhibition in 1924 with Mukul Dey. Upon his return to India, Bose taught at the
Category
1940s Modern Figurative Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Paper, Ink, Pen, Pencil
Woman Folk-1
2, Pencil on Paper, Set of 2 Works by Atul Bose "In Stock"
Located in Kolkata, West Bengal
Walter Sickert. He refused an invitation to help decorate the pavilion at the British Empire Exhibition
Category
1940s Modern Figurative Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Paper, Ink, Pen, Pencil
Rajgir-1
Roadside Tea Stall, Bankura, Pencil on Paper, Set of 2 Works-In Stock
Located in Kolkata, West Bengal
invitation to help decorate the pavilion at the British Empire Exhibition in 1924 with Mukul Dey. Upon his
Category
1940s Modern Figurative Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Paper, Ink, Pen, Pencil
Squatting Man-2
4, Figurative, Pencil on Paper, Set of 2 Works "In Stock"
Located in Kolkata, West Bengal
Walter Sickert. He refused an invitation to help decorate the pavilion at the British Empire Exhibition
Category
1940s Modern Figurative Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Paper, Ink, Pen, Pencil
The Awakening of Spring, Early 20th Century Signed Oil Landscape
By Margaret Dovaston
Located in London, GB
the most thrilling deeds of the British Empire forces during the First World War. Most of the
Category
Early 1900s Modern Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Paul
By Harry Benson
Located in Toronto, ON
Commander of the British Empire (CBE).
The editor
Reuel Golden is the former editor of the British Journal
Category
Late 20th Century More Art
Materials
Other Medium
$2,040
Chinese Abstract Modernist Signed Lithograph Hong Kong Modern Art
By Cheung Yee (Zhang Yi)
Located in Surfside, FL
Excellent Order of the British Empire, Member class (MBE) in 1979 conferred by the Queen of England. With
Category
20th Century Modern Abstract Prints
Materials
Lithograph
1 of 4 King George Auguseue Frederick Arms Gilt Sterling Silver Plated Trays
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
.
Despite presiding over the British Empire's emergence as a global hegemon, his rule was tarnished by
Category
Vintage 1910s English Edwardian Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
1 of 19 King George Auguseue Frederick Arms Sterling Silver Plated 1919 Trays
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Penalties Bill in an unsuccessful attempt to divorce her.
Despite presiding over the British Empire
Category
Vintage 1910s English Edwardian Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
British Silver Plated Tea Urn Samovar 19th century Egg Shaped with Lion Heads
Located in Sweden, SE
1,5 liters. Presumably made in the Great Britain.
Size app.: 30.5 cm (roughly 12 in) high, 14.5 cm
Category
Antique Late 19th Century British Empire Tea Sets
Materials
Silver Plate, Stainless Steel
19th Century Original Rare British Dinning Room Set with 12 Chairs, Satin Wood
By Joseph Fitter
Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj
Individual items are not for sale separately.
A very popular supplier and manufacturer of furniture, Maple & Co.
It is a perfect example of the English aristocracy and is still in g...
Category
Antique Early 19th Century British Empire Cupboards
Materials
Leather, Upholstery, Satinwood, Lacquer
$43,133 Sale Price / set
50% Off
Sarah - Harmony in Red and Grey
By Ken Howard
Located in London, GB
received an Order of the British Empire award. Howard was also associated with the Royal Institute of Oil
Category
20th Century Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Mid-20th Century Ceremonial Vases
Located in London, GB
Minister of Bahawalpur, comprising: The Most Excellent Order of the British Empire, Military Division
Category
Vintage 1940s Indian Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Leather
Untitled (After Ophelia)
Located in London, GB
from Reckitt’s powder, which historically was used throughout the colonies of the British Empire for
Category
2010s Contemporary Nude Prints
Materials
Lithograph
A Pompeian Lady
By John William Godward
Located in New Orleans, LA
present work was completed, due to the burgeoning strength of the British Empire and the Victorian
Category
Early 20th Century Academic Portrait Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Tom Phillips, 11 Elements of Violence, Screenprint, Edition 17/50, Signed
By Tom Phillips
Located in San Francisco, CA
Gallery and British Museum, Phillips was made a Commander of the British Empire for services to the Arts
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Contemporary Art
Materials
Paper
Tom Phillips, Linoleum, Screenprint, Limited Edition 33/50, Signed, 1976
By Tom Phillips
Located in San Francisco, CA
Gallery and British Museum, Phillips was made a Commander of the British Empire for services to the Arts
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Contemporary Art
Materials
Paper
Tom Phillips, Art on the Road, Screenprint, Limited Edition 33/50, Signed, 1976
By Tom Phillips
Located in San Francisco, CA
Gallery and British Museum, Phillips was made a Commander of the British Empire for services to the Arts
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Contemporary Art
Materials
Paper
Tom Phillips, O Orpheus Singt, Etching, Limited Edition 49/125, Signed 1977
By Tom Phillips
Located in San Francisco, CA
Gallery and British Museum, Phillips was made a Commander of the British Empire for services to the Arts
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Contemporary Art
Materials
Paper
Yinka Shonibari It
s My Party
I
ll Cry If I Want To 24ct gold leaf mixed media
By Yinka Shonibare
Located in New York, NY
Member of the ‘Most Excellent Order of the British Empire’, or MBE. In 2019 Shonibare was made Commander
Category
Early 2000s Contemporary Abstract Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Gold Leaf
Map of Independent Tartary with Vignettes of the Region
s Culture, 1851
Located in Langweer, NL
and political divisions of an area of considerable interest to the British Empire and other European
Category
Antique 1850s Maps
Materials
Paper
$276 Sale Price
20% Off
Antique Map of the Malay Archipelago with Images of Indigenous People, 1851
Located in Langweer, NL
Martin. This series is a reflection of the Victorian era's fascination with the expanding British Empire
Category
Antique 1850s British Maps
Materials
Paper
19th C. English Bronze of a Beloved Soldier of the H.A.C by Thomas Fowke/s
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
British artist Thomas Fowke (1829-1887). This extraordinary portrait sculpture stands at an impressive
Category
Antique 19th Century British Victorian Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Metal, Bronze
$10,000 Sale Price
20% Off
1892-1901 The Works of Robert Louis Stevenson
By Robert Louis Stevenson
Located in Bath, GB
Britain, and the British Empire. During the last eighteen years of his life, he gave away ninety percent
Category
Antique Late 19th Century British Books
Materials
Paper
"Susan - Waiting
78" - Figurative Black
White Photograph, 13/25
By Graham Nash
Located in Soquel, CA
British Empire (OBE). His company's original IRIS 3047 digital printer is now housed in the National
Category
1980s Realist Figurative Photography
Materials
Archival Ink, Rag Paper
$1,680 Sale Price
20% Off
The Jungle Book by Rudyard Kipling, Illustrated by Kurt Wiese, 1938
By Rudyard Kipling
Located in Colorado Springs, CO
children's literature and the British Empire boosted its popularity. Its lasting cultural impact has been
Category
Vintage 1930s American Books
Materials
Paper
British Campaign Mahogany “Knock-Down" Antique Armchair Johnstone
Jeanes
By Johnstone, Jeanes
Co.
Located in Shippensburg, PA
Furniture" by Nicholas A. Brawer,
illustrated in color, p. 352
Exhibitions:
*Britain's Portable Empire
Category
Antique 19th Century English Campaign Chairs
Materials
Brass
Tracey Emin: I Lay Here For You (Hand signed and dated fine art monograph)
By Tracey Emin
Located in New York, NY
British Empire for her contributions to the visual arts in 2012. Tracey Emin’s art is one of disclosure
Category
2010s Pop Art Figurative Prints
Materials
Ink, Mixed Media, Offset
Sunny Winter Morning - Impressionist Landscape Oil by Robert Wakeham Pilot
By Robert Wakeham Pilot
Located in Marlow, Buckinghamshire
resulted in him being made a Member of the Order of the British Empire (MBE) in 1944.
Pilot held his first
Category
1910s Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil, Panel
History of the Abbey Church of St. Peter
s Westminster by R. Ackermann
W.Combe
Located in Middletown, NY
one of the most interesting edifices in the British Empire." After the success of The Microcosm of
Category
Antique Early 19th Century English Books
Materials
Leather, Paint, Paper
Circa 1930 original poster by Kenneth D. Shoesmith for Penang, British Malaya
By Kenneth Denton Shoesmith
Located in PARIS, FR
the Orient," was a key location in the British colonial empire and a major trading port. During the
Category
1930s Prints and Multiples
Materials
Linen, Paper, Lithograph
Antique Picture Frame, Belgium, France, Great Britain, Russia, 1914, 9 x 14 cm
Located in Greven, DE
, Great Britain and Russian Empire and the year 1914.
Picture size: 10 cm x 13 cm.
Category
Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Picture Frames
Materials
Brass
Antique Picture Frame, Belgium, France, Great Britain, Russia, 1914, 9 x 14 cm
Located in Greven, DE
, Great Britain and Russian Empire and the year 1914.
Picture size: 8,5 cm x 13,5 cm.
Passpartout: 5,5 cm
Category
Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Picture Frames
Materials
Brass
Every Bodies Been There (Signed twice with both printed AND rare hand signature)
By Tracey Emin
Located in New York, NY
appointed Emin Commander of the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire for her contributions to the
Category
1990s Contemporary Figurative Prints
Materials
Lithograph
1944 UK poster: Great Britain
s War Effort (Munitions) - World War II propaganda
Located in London, GB
British Commonwealth and Empire were made in the United Kingdom. This picturegraph is based on latest
Category
1940s Modern More Prints
Materials
Lithograph
George III Silver Tray for Lt. Robert Chester
By Hannam
Crouch
Located in New Orleans, LA
men exist in all documentation of the peerage of the British Empire and all official records of
Category
Antique Early 19th Century English George III Platters and Serveware
Materials
Silver
Yinka Shonibare, Fabric-ation, monograph, handmade fabric, SIGNED 21/50, Unique
By Yinka Shonibare
Located in New York, NY
‘Most Excellent Order of the British Empire’, or MBE. In 2019 Shonibare was made Commander of the same
Category
2010s Contemporary Mixed Media
Materials
Fabric, Textile, Ink, Mixed Media, Offset
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