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Pair of Large Empire Style Mirrors, by Maison Krieger
By Maison Krieger
Located in Brighton, West Sussex
1851 in London and 1855, again in Paris. At the 1851 Great Exhibition in London Krieger were awarded a
Category
Antique 19th Century French Empire Wall Mirrors
Materials
Ormolu
Rare Egyptian Revival Ebony and Inlaid Settee, Late 19th Century
Located in Southampton, NY
photographs of travellers to the Nile and further fuelled by the Egyptian Court at the Great Exhibition in
Category
Antique Late 19th Century British Egyptian Revival Settees
Materials
Wire
Early Tripod Table Clock by Thomas Cole with Glass Dome
Located in London, GB
the Great Exhibition at the Crystal Palace in 1851; he warranted an 'honourable mention' in the Paris
Category
Antique 19th Century English Table Clocks and Desk Clocks
Materials
Brass, Ormolu, Bronze
Porcelain and Ormolu Mounted Bonheur Du Jour by Donald Ross
By Donald Ross
Located in London, GB
in the latter 19th Century. Ross exhibited at the Great Exhibition of 1851 in London and his work was
Category
Antique Late 19th Century English High Victorian Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Ormolu
Transitional Style Low Side Table, Attributed to Maison Krieger, circa 1880
By Maison Krieger
Located in Brighton, West Sussex
Exhibitions of 1851 in London and 1855, again in Paris. At the 1851 Great Exhibition in London Krieger were
Category
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Tables
Materials
Bronze
19th Century Silver Tea
Coffee Service Made by Joseph Angell
By Joseph Angell
Located in London, GB
Angell junior participated to the 1851 Great Exhibition (he was awarded of a Prize Medal for his
Category
Antique 19th Century English Renaissance Revival Sterling Silver
Materials
Silver, Sterling Silver
1920s Antique Indian Floral Design Rug
Located in Los Angeles, US
textiles following Queen Victoria’s 1851 Great Exhibition in the Crystal Palace. Elegant curvilinear
Category
Antique Early 1900s Indian Other Indian Rugs
Materials
Wool, Cotton
Antique Indian Amritsar Floral Design Rug
Located in Los Angeles, US
textiles following Queen Victoria’s 1851 Great Exhibition in the Crystal Palace. Elegant curvilinear
Category
Antique Early 1900s Indian Other Indian Rugs
Materials
Wool, Cotton
Antique Botanical Indian Amritsar Rug
Located in Los Angeles, US
textiles following Queen Victoria’s 1851 Great Exhibition in the Crystal Palace. Elegant curvilinear
Category
Antique Early 1900s Indian Empire Indian Rugs
Materials
Wool, Cotton
Antique Indian Amritsar Rug with Floral Design
Located in Los Angeles, US
textiles following Queen Victoria’s 1851 Great Exhibition in the Crystal Palace. Elegant curvilinear
Category
Antique Early 1900s Asian Other Russian and Scandinavian Rugs
Materials
Wool, Cotton
Louis XVI Style Marquetry Inlaid Encoignures by Paul Sormani, French, circa 1870
By Paul Sormani
Located in Brighton, West Sussex
: 1850-1900, Les Editions de l'Amateur, (Paris), 2010.
Meyer, Jonathan. Great Exhibitions - London
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century French Louis XVI Corner Cupboards
Materials
Bronze
Louis XV Style Gilt-Bronze Encrier by Paul Sormani, French c 1870
By Paul Sormani
Located in Brighton, West Sussex
, Jonathan. Great Exhibitions - London, New York, Paris, Philadelphia, 1851-1900, Antique Collectors' Club
Category
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XV Inkwells
Materials
Bronze
Pair of Louis XVI Style Mahogany Pedestals, Attributed to Sormani, circa 1870
By Sormani
Located in Brighton, West Sussex
International Exhibitions in Paris in 1849, 1855, 1867, 1878 and 1900, and in London in 1862, winning numerous
Category
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Pedestals and Columns
Materials
Bronze
Pair of 19th Century Barbezat
Cie Cast Iron
Teak Garden Chairs
Located in Hudson, NY
Great Exhibition. The casting is very heavy and solid and amazingly the teak is still in great shape
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century French Patio and Garden Furniture
Materials
Iron
Swiss Brienz Black Forest Hand-Carved Wood Bear Pipe Tobacco Holder Stand
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
owning one of these sculptures was a status of luxury and wealth, and travel. Exhibits such as "Great
Category
Early 20th Century Swiss Black Forest Animal Sculptures
Materials
Wood
F. Barbedienne, A Suite of Three French Ormolu and Champleve Enamel Jardinieres
By Ferdinand Barbedienne
Located in Queens, NY
for Morel where presented at the Great Exhibition of 1851 in London.
Returning to France in 1851 he
Category
Antique 19th Century French Napoleon III Planters, Cachepots and Jardini...
Materials
Bronze, Enamel, Ormolu
$39,600 Sale Price
44% Off
William IV Rosewood Breakfront Side Cabinet
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
1851 they exhibited at the Great Exhibition, showing a suite of walnut bedroom furniture. In 1855 the
Category
Antique 1830s English William IV Sideboards
Materials
Rosewood
Reclaimed Red Granite Sundial with Negretti
Zambra Dial Plate
By Negretti
Zambra
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
Great Exhibition. Here they were awarded a medal and caught the attention of several notable persons and
Category
Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Sundials
Materials
Stone, Limestone, Granite, Metal, Bronze
Blaise Bontems Musical Automaton Singing birds and Clock under glass dome
Located in Leuven , BE
established his own workshop in Paris in 1849, showcasing his creations at the Great Exhibition in London in
Category
Antique 19th Century French Taxidermy
Materials
Metal
Important specimen marble Table by the Woodley family in Devon, England.
Located in London, GB
for him as a marble table was displayed by the family at the Great Exhibition and won a medal. The
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century English High Victorian Center Tables
Materials
Marble
Terrestrial Globe by W.
A.K. Johnston
By W.
A.K. Johnston
Located in New Orleans, LA
leading Scottish globe manufacturer James Kirkwood until the Great Fire of 1824 destroyed the firm. In
Category
Antique 19th Century English Victorian Globes
Materials
Brass
A Louis XV Style Gilt-Bronze Mounted Marquetry Commode, By Paul Sormani
By Paul Sormani
Located in Brighton, West Sussex
, Jonathan. Great Exhibitions - London, New York, Paris, Philadelphia, 1851-1900, Antique Collectors' Club
Category
Antique 19th Century French Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble, Ormolu
A George IV rosewood and scagliola occasional table attributed to Gillows c.1825
By Gillows of Lancaster
London
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
top of a table exhibited by the brothers at the Great Exhibition of 1851. Having previously been on
Category
Antique 1820s English William IV Side Tables
Materials
Scagliola, Rosewood
Expanding Jupe Dining Table by Johnstone and Jeanes
By Robert Jupe
Located in New Orleans, LA
made on the expanding principle" like this one at the Great Exhibition of 1851.
Jupe was not alone
Category
Antique 19th Century English Victorian Dining Room Tables
Materials
Mahogany
Victorian Taxidermy Diorama of Five Weasels in Diorama Case, circa 1880
By Rowland Ward
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
displays inspired by Darwinian science and the Great Exhibitions.
The background is hand-painted
Category
Antique Late 19th Century English High Victorian Taxidermy
Materials
Glass, Hardwood
A large pair French 19th century patinated bronze figural torchès
By François-Christophe-Armand Toussaint, F. Barbedienne Foundry
Located in Brighton, Sussex
corresponds to the tallest edition.
At the 1862 Great Exhibition in London, Graux-Marly also exhibits a cast
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century French Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
$93,455 Sale Price
20% Off
Large George iv Silver Sideboard Dish, Made by Joseph Angell II, 1828
By Joseph Angell II
Located in London, GB
subsequently made a number of copies, one of which was exhibited in the Great Exhibition of 1851, another was
Category
Antique Early 19th Century English George IV Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Sterling Silver
A Great Battlefield - A Lone Soldier Sanding in an Open Field, Oil on Linen
By William Blake (b. 1991)
Located in Chicago, IL
Urbana- Champaign
2013 Glasgow School of Art
Selected Exhibitions
2022 A Great Battlefield
Category
2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Linen, Oil
Napoléon III Marble Mantle Clock by James Pradier, France, Circa 1860
By J. Pradier
Located in Brighton, West Sussex
of 1845. In 1851, Pradier exhibited her at the Great Exhibition in London and his was the only work
Category
Antique 19th Century French Napoleon III Mantel Clocks
Materials
Griotte Marble, Bronze
Large French Renaissance Revival Bronze Mounted Carved Walnut Mantel Clock
Located in Tarzana, CA
around 100 people. His success at numerous international exhibitions including the 1851 Great Exhibition
Category
Antique 19th Century French Renaissance Revival Clocks
Materials
Marble, Bronze
Antique Map of Holland with Colorful Vignettes, 1851
Located in Langweer, NL
collaboration ended in 1849. For the Great Exhibition of 1851, Tallis published the Illustrated World Atlas, one
Category
Antique 19th Century Maps
Materials
Paper
William Theed the Younger 1804-91 Marble Bust of William Ewart Gladstone 1868
Located in Lowestoft, GB
produce many portrait statues, busts, and large monuments. He showed work in the 1851 Great Exhibition
Category
Antique 1860s English Victorian Busts
Materials
Marble
Antique Map of British Guayana with Insets of Georgetown, Devil
s Rock Etc, 1851
Located in Langweer, NL
collaboration ended in 1849. For the Great Exhibition of 1851, Tallis published the Illustrated World Atlas, one
Category
Antique 19th Century Maps
Materials
Paper
Régence Style Side Cabinet with Lacquer Panels Attributed to Paul Sormani c 1890
By Paul Sormani
Located in Brighton, West Sussex
l'Amateur, (Paris), 2010.
Meyer, Jonathan. Great Exhibitions - London, New York, Paris, Philadelphia, 1851
Category
Antique Late 19th Century French Cabinets
Materials
Wood
Louis XV Style Marquetry Inlaid Commode with a Marble Top by Sormani, circa 1880
By Sormani
Located in Brighton, West Sussex
l'Amateur, (Paris), 2010.
Meyer, Jonathan. Great Exhibitions - London, New York, Paris, Philadelphia
Category
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble, Bronze
Fine Pair of Louis XVI Style Mahogany Cabinets by Paul Sormani, circa 1870
By Paul Sormani
Located in Brighton, West Sussex
, Jonathan. Great Exhibitions - London, New York, Paris, Philadelphia, 1851-1900, Antique Collectors' Club
Category
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Cabinets
Materials
Bronze
Two Russian Malachite and Gilt Bronze Urns, Designed by Galberg
By Ekaterinburg Faceting Factory, Russia
Located in London, GB
the Great Exhibition in London in 1850, to showcase grand pieces of malachite decorative art and
Category
Antique 1830s Russian Neoclassical Vases
Materials
Malachite, Ormolu, Bronze
Victorian Writing Table Mahogany Desk Holland and Sons 1870
Located in Potters Bar, GB
.
Exhibition success:
Holland & Sons showcased their work at major exhibitions, including the great exhibition
Category
Antique 1870s Victorian Desks
Materials
Mahogany
Antique Sterling Silver Candelabras Pair of Pure Silver Candle Holders Hallmarke
Located in Wembley, GB
), Sydney, Birmingham and Glasgow.
The firm participated in the 1851 Great Exhibition, the International
Category
Vintage 1910s British Art Deco Candelabras
Materials
Metal, Silver, Sterling Silver, Sheet Metal
$10,152 Sale Price
24% Off
‘Grand Psyche’, Monumental Art Nouveau Mirror by Maison Millet
By Maison Millet, Claudius Marioton
Located in London, GB
magnificent focal point in any sophisticated interior.
Literature:
Jonathan Meyer, Great Exhibitions 1851
Category
Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Floor Mirrors and Full-Length Mirrors
Materials
Bronze, Ormolu
Charles-Guillame Diehl and Jean Brandely Museum Quality Neo-Grec Torchères, 1870
By Charles-Guillaume Diehl
Located in Queens, NY
. Diehl participated in the Great Exhibition in 1851 and in all the major international exhibitions during
Category
Antique Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Pedestals
Materials
Ormolu
A 19th Century French Heart-Shape Louis XV Style Table
By Maison Krieger
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
at the Exposition des Produits de l’Industrie in Paris. They participated in the Great Exhibition in
Category
Antique 1860s French Louis XV Tables
Materials
Wood
$5,057 Sale Price
50% Off
The African dentist acrylic on board painting Africa
Located in Sitges, Barcelona
the career of George Lilanga took place in 1978. In that year a great exhibition was held in
Category
Early 2000s Tribal Figurative Paintings
Materials
Acrylic, Board
$1,070 Sale Price
25% Off
African tribal dance acrylic on board painting Africa
Located in Sitges, Barcelona
the career of George Lilanga took place in 1978. In that year a great exhibition was held in
Category
Early 2000s Tribal Figurative Paintings
Materials
Acrylic, Board
$713 Sale Price
50% Off
African tribal dance acrylic on board painting
Located in Sitges, Barcelona
the career of George Lilanga took place in 1978. In that year a great exhibition was held in
Category
Early 2000s Tribal Figurative Paintings
Materials
Acrylic, Board
$713 Sale Price
50% Off
Anglo-Chinese Hardwood Naval Officer’s Campaign Chest
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
its appearance at The Great Exhibition, London, 1851.
Category
Antique 1820s Chinese Campaign Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Hardwood
A Strut Clock in The Manner of Thomas Cole by Howell, James
Co.
By Thomas Cole (Clockmaker)
Located in Amersham, GB
& Co exhibited at the Great Exhibition of 1851 and the International Exhibition of 1862 to great
Category
Antique 1860s English Baroque Revival Table Clocks and Desk Clocks
Materials
Ormolu
Leonardi Leoncillo Italian Sculpture Chandelier, 1950s for Lumi, Milano.
By Lumi, Leoncillo Leonardi
Located in bari, IT
great exhibition at Galleria Nazionale di Arte Moderna in Rome. Little after the start of his career
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
19C English Naval Captain
s Sea Chest
Located in Dallas, TX
manufacturers – Jones & Newell in 1840. He travelled to London for the 1851 Great Exhibition and caused a storm
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century English Early Victorian Blanket Chests
Materials
Oak
Napoléon III Gilt-Bronze Mounted Mahogany Buffet by Maison Grohé, circa 1860
By Guillaume Grohe
Located in Brighton, West Sussex
’).
Bibliography:
Meyer, Jonathan. Great Exhibitions - London, New York, Paris, Philadelphia, 1851-1900, Antique
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century French Napoleon III Buffets
Materials
Bronze
Antique Map of England and Wales with Decorative Vignettes, 1851
Located in Langweer, NL
with a Frederick Tallis, possibly his brother, but their collaboration ended in 1849. For the Great
Category
Antique 19th Century Maps
Materials
Paper
A Napoleon III Period Sèvres Style Porcelain Three-Piece Clock Garniture
By Jean-François Denière
Located in Brighton, West Sussex
of its production, Denière et fils exhibited at many of the great exhibitions of the period
Category
Antique 19th Century French Napoleon III Mantel Clocks
Materials
Enamel, Ormolu
Early Victorian Ashford Marble Table
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
pieces being displayed at the 1851 Great Exhibition by such manufacturers as J. Tomlinson, Thos. Woodruff
Category
Antique 1840s English Early Victorian Tables
Materials
Marble
Delft – 19-03-23, Drawing, Pencil/Colored Pencil on Paper
By Corne Akkers
Located in Yardley, PA
Prinsenhof offered a great exhibition on the times of Vermeer in Delft. After the visit to the museum we were
Category
2010s Impressionist Drawings and Watercolor Paintings
Materials
Pencil
François-Désiré FROMENT-MEURICE, Silver, Agate and Malachite Tazza Decorated
By François-Désiré Froment-Meurice
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
, candelabra, caskets) was presented in London at the Great Exhibition of 1851, where its virtuosity ensured
Category
Antique 1850s French Renaissance Revival Vases
Materials
Agate, Enamel, Silver
19th Century Gilt Bronze and Malachite Three Piece Desk Set - Leuchars of London
By Leuchars
Son
Located in Long Island City, NY
. Leuchars exhibited and won prize medals for his dressing cases at the Great Exhibition of 1851 and the
Category
Antique Early 19th Century English Belle Époque Desk Sets
Materials
Malachite, Bronze, Ormolu
Ornamental Turning Lathe, No. 1906 by Holtzapffel
Co
Located in New Orleans, LA
exhibited and won medals for its ornamental lathes at several World’s Fairs, including the Great Exhibition
Category
Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Scientific Instruments
Materials
Brass, Iron
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