African Ceramics

An 18th-century Chinese export porcelain plate showing the Judgment of Paris. The delicately painted figures derive from a painting by Jean Paul Rubens. Made during the Qianlong Reign, circa 1750, the plate shows the goddesses Venus, Minerva, and Juno on one side and Paris on the other side. Charged by Jupiter to pick the most beautiful of the three, Paris selects Venus and awards her the golden apple. The scene shows Rubens' version of idealized feminine beauty. The rim of the plate is decorated with a rose-red flower band. Dimensions: 9 inches diameter Condition: Excellent Price: $900 Background This dish was made exclusively for the European market based on the well-known Greek story from Homer, in which Paris, the son of the King of Troy, had to choose between several Goddesses to decide which one of them was the most beautiful. According to Greek and Roman mythology, picking Venus as the most beautiful of the three goddesses...

A stylish mid-19th century English gold and white bathroom bowl sink, ideal for positioning sunk into a counter or mounted on a surface alongside wall-mounted taps. Though this bowl...

19th century antique Spanish white marble sink.

'HUI' is a wash basin / vessel sink made of terrazzo by Bentu design Terrazzo colors: white, black, red, sky blue, green mint Dimensions: H 13cm - D 40.8c...

Vintage French Country Lavabo Italian Porcelain Figural Painted Wall Mounted Washbasin Sink. Item includes (3) ceramic pieces, ebonized wood wall mount, great style and form. Circa M...

Really beautiful and classic French painting on this one-of-a-kind 19th century French marble countertop sink cabinet with classic French yellow origi...

Representing the absolute pinnacle of bathroom luxury, this vintage sink and faucet set by the legendary Sherle Wagner is a masterpiece of opulent design. The basin is crafted from fine porcelain, sculpted into a magnificent fluted seashell form that is both dramatic and romantic. Its creamy surface is adorned with delicate, hand-painted floral vines, showcasing exquisite artistry. The set is crowned by the iconic and highly sought-after Sherle Wagner gilded swan faucet and handles, rendered in heavy, ornate brass. This is not merely a sink; it is a piece of functional jewelry, designed to transform a powder room or master en-suite into a breathtaking statement of unparalleled elegance. This exceptional set is presented in great vintage condition, with the hand-painted details remaining vibrant and the gilt brass fixtures possessing a distinguished patina that speaks to their quality and age. Its glamorous and timeless design is the perfect anchor for a Hollywood Regency, Neoclassical, or Grandmillennial bathroom, offering a level of bespoke luxury that is simply unattainable in modern fixtures. Seize the rare opportunity to acquire a piece of design history from the world's most revered name in bath fixtures. Make this extraordinary Sherle Wagner sink...

Beautiful black and white glass sink with a crackle pattern. The sink is heavy and substantial, rings like crystal. The crackle pattern adds a ...

Artists in ancient Greece and Rome depicted dolphins as distorted, more fish-like creatures, and this representation was carried over by future artisans well into the 20th century. T...

Artists in ancient Greece and Rome depicted dolphins as distorted, more fish-like creatures, and this representation was carried over by future artisans well into the 20th century. T...

A Doulton & Co late 19th century sink with cast iron wall brackets, from the Simon Kirby Museum of Bathroom Sanitaryware collection. Dating to circa 1890, this antique sink has a graceful form with an elegant, shaped splash back and moulded soap dishes. With some light wear, this beautiful antique sink will look stunning in the bathroom of a Victorian townhouse or a similarly themed vintage ensuite. The Simon Kirby Museum of Bathroom Sanitaryware Sanitaryware extraordinaire and enthusiast Simon Kirby was the proud owner of a rare and impressive collection of antique toilets, basins and baths. Until 2016 Kirby was the managing director of Thomas Crapper & Co; he spent more than 40 years carefully sourcing these specialist pieces, making it his vocation to ensure such rare and valuable sanitaryware was saved and preserved, creating what was known as the Thomas Crapper Museum. Over the years, the company museum has not been open to the public, with only a few history enthusiasts and keen customers having been invited to view. Names such as Thomas Crapper, George Jennings, Shanks, Doulton and Co and Twyfords form part of this outstanding collection that demonstrates the development of sanitaryware over the centuries. Although Kirby sold the iconic Thomas Crapper company nearly ten years ago, he remains an expert in the history of the ‘smallest room’ and now serves as a consultant to the Royal Household. Here at UK Architectural Heritage Ltd...

Antique washbasin, sink, usable both indoors and outdoors, has double sink in white enamelled ceramic, small defects in the enamel due to the age of the object, coming from Italy