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Period: 1890s
19th Century Belgium Majolica Bird Stork Pitcher
Located in Austin, TX
19th Century Belgium Majolica Bird Stork Pitcher.
Category
Belgian Rustic Antique 1890s Furniture
Materials
Majolica, Ceramic
Flaming Mahogany Empire Revival Drop Leaf Sewing Table by Scheide
Located in Pasadena, TX
This is what they called a sewing or work table.
The table is made of flaming mahogany.
I has two drawers for storage and stands on a pedestal base.
The table has a pair of drop leav...
Category
English Empire Revival Antique 1890s Furniture
Materials
Mahogany
WMF Gilt and Painted Glass Covered Box
Located in Norwood, NJ
WMF Art Nouveau Germany painted glass and gilt dresser box, 1900s. An exceptional example of the WMF Art Nouveau workmanship, combining the gilt figural stylized handles, holding an ...
Category
German Art Nouveau Antique 1890s Furniture
Materials
Metal
Aesthetic Movement Ebonised Table
Located in Petworth, GB
Aesthetic Movement ebonised Mahogany side table, rectangular top with moulded edge, under tier shelf with turned incised legs and turned supports. In the style of E.W. Godwin possibl...
Category
English Aesthetic Movement Antique 1890s Furniture
Materials
Mahogany
19th Century Upholstered Spanish Catalan Bench
Located in Birmingham, AL
A 19th century Louis XIV style hand carved Spanish bench or banquette having original deep red velvet upholstery with metallic gold trim tape, bru...
Category
Spanish Louis XIV Antique 1890s Furniture
Materials
Walnut
Lovely Shaped English Antique Victorian
Swan
or
Spoon
Arm Chair + foot stool
Located in Markington, GB
Lovely Shaped English Antique Victorian 'Swan' or 'Spoon' Arm Chair with foot stool
Lovely shaped mahogany Victorian 'Swan' or Spoon' arm chair very unusual shape. upholstered in a ...
Category
British Victorian Antique 1890s Furniture
Materials
Fabric, Wood
$1,858 Sale Price
40% Off
Christofle Cache-Pot, Patinated Bronze with Faun Decor, Circa 1890
By Christofle
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
Cache-pot made of pompeian green patinated bronze with decorations of fauns and gold mercury details. Made by Charles Christofle (1805-1863), in the 19th century, Napoleon 3rd style. Signed CHRISTOFLE ET CIE...
Category
Antique 1890s Furniture
Materials
Metal, Bronze
$12,000 Sale Price
20% Off
Sevres Bisque Porcelain Neoclassical Grouping of a Maiden and Her Attendants
Located in New York, NY
A 19th century antique Louis XVI style French Sevres Bisque Porcelain neoclassical Grouping of a Maiden and her Attendants. In the center is th...
Category
French Louis XVI Antique 1890s Furniture
Materials
Porcelain
Large Majolica Orchid Cache Pot Fives Lille, circa 1890
By Fives-Lille
Located in Austin, TX
Large Majolica cache pot in two parts decorated with orchids Fives Lille, circa 1890.
H / 9.5 inches , D / 10.5 inches.
Rare size.
Category
French Art Nouveau Antique 1890s Furniture
Materials
Ceramic
Mahogany Partnersdesk English 19th Century
Located in MILL, NL
Large desk / partner desk. Original from England, c. 1890. Entirely in mahogany. With red inlaid leather.
The desk is in nice clean condition! Undergone some restoration in various ...
Category
English Antique 1890s Furniture
Materials
Mahogany
Swedish Gustavian Center Table 100% Original Finish
Located in Hollywood, FL
This is a unique Swedish Gustavian Center Table 100% Original Finish.
Category
Swedish Gustavian Antique 1890s Furniture
Materials
Wood
French Marble
Cast Iron Console or Side Table, 19th Century
Located in Nijmegen, NL
This French console table was designed and made circa late 19th century from marble and cast iron. It remains in a very good condition. It can be used as a display table in a shop or...
Category
French Art Nouveau Antique 1890s Furniture
Materials
Marble
Antique Marble Fireplace Mantel 19th Century
Located in Udenhout, NL
Antique marble fireplace mantel to place around the chimney from the 19th Century.
See the last picture for extra dimensions.
Category
Belgian Antique 1890s Furniture
Materials
Marble
19th Century Italian Louis XVI Style Oval Marble Top End Table
Located in Dallas, TX
19th Century Italian Louis XVI Oval Marble Top End Table continues the centuries-old tradition of classical architecture that emerged in ancient Greece, and continued by the Romans a...
Category
French Louis XVI Antique 1890s Furniture
Materials
Marble
Antique Set of 3 Chromolithographed Prints, Double sided, Danske Billeder 1895
Located in Bochum, NRW
Rare find, school prints, double sided, of the series Danske Billeder Copenhagen Denmark, by Alfred Jacobsen, ca. 1895. Large folio. Plate size 39.3 x 29.4 cm; incl. margins: 42.3 x ...
Category
Danish Antique 1890s Furniture
Materials
Paper
Pair of antique Howard style tub armchairs
Located in Stroud, GB
Matched pair of generous Howard style Woodstock chairs covered H&S monogrammed faded green organic cotton standing on mahogany sabre legs and original castors.
Ref MS179
Dimensions...
Category
Antique 1890s Furniture
Materials
Beech
$7,917 / set
Edwardian Plant Stand Pedestal Table Barley Twist
Located in Potters Bar, GB
Edwardian mahogany candle twist plant stand or bust stand circa 1890
Quirky interior pieces with unusual design
Bought from a private house sale in London's Knightsbridge
Offered in ...
Category
Edwardian Antique 1890s Furniture
Materials
Mahogany
Antique Leather Top Carlton House Desk
Located in London, GB
A magnificent antique leather top Carlton House desk. This was made in England, it dates from around the 1890-1900 period.
It is of the utmost quality, it has a very smart design an...
Category
British Sheraton Antique 1890s Furniture
Materials
Leather, Wood
19th Century Faux Bamboo Mahogany Hall Stand
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
Superb quality English Victorian Hall Stand.
Made from Mahogany, it is carved to look like Bamboo with a central mirror. In very good original condition.
Category
Antique 1890s Furniture
Materials
Mahogany
Amphora, P. Ipsen, Denmark, Dated 1891
Located in Greding, DE
Amphora made of terracotta with polychrome painting. On the wall dated November 12, 1891. Stamped on the bottom P. Ipsen Kjøbenhaven 231.
Category
Danish Antique 1890s Furniture
Materials
Terracotta
$1,730 Sale Price
20% Off
Antique French Giltwood Mirror with Flutes, circa 1890
Located in Paris, FR
Antique French mirror in carved gilded wood with convex flutes. Re-gilding to the leaf patinated. Antique frame measures width 8.5 cm / 3.34 in. Modern glass mirror. Wood back.
Category
French Antique 1890s Furniture
Materials
Mirror, Giltwood, Glass
Jerome Massier, Very Large Ceramic Vase Art Nouveau, Vallauris, circa 1900
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Jerome Massier, very large ceramic vase Art Nouveau, Vallauris, circa 1900.
Category
French Art Nouveau Antique 1890s Furniture
Materials
Ceramic
Desk Arts and Crafts , 1890, England
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
The set includes, armchair, desk and desk accessories. It is from the first era.
Bibliography: Revue de l’Art N°185 – March 2014, p. 23.
Founded in 1857 by Gustave Keller, the Keller...
Category
English Art Nouveau Antique 1890s Furniture
Materials
Wood
Victorian sterling silver travelling communion set made in 1894
Located in London, London
Hallmarked in Sheffield in 1894 by Henry Wilkinson, with pieces also made by Walker & Hall, this handsome, Victorian, Antique Sterling Silver Travelling Communion Set, is in the Goth...
Category
English Gothic Antique 1890s Furniture
Materials
Sterling Silver
Wonderful suite of 5 antique sterling silver dishes - made in London 1898 -1901
Located in London, London
Hallmarked in London between 1898 and 1901 by D. & J. Wellby & Carrington & Co., this wonderful suite of 5, Antique Sterling Silver Dishes, feature pierced decoration to the sides, a...
Category
English Victorian Antique 1890s Furniture
Materials
Sterling Silver
Art Nouveau Antique Lady Bronze 19th Century Large
Located in Los Angeles, CA
An original nouveau bronze signed and listed with Hors-Concours on the base. The artist had won Honors at the Paris show for this one. By the Artist (Augusta Paris) on the base. Grea...
Category
French Art Nouveau Antique 1890s Furniture
Materials
Bronze
12 Baccarat Cranberry Art Nouveau Hock Wine Goblets with Intaglio Cut Decoration
By Baccarat
Located in Great Barrington, MA
This rare set of 12 Baccarat goblets truly embody the Art Nouveau aesthetic, featuring a cranberry crystal bowl sitting atop a tall and elegant panel cut stem. The goblet is cut to clear in a swirling intaglio motif with loosely floating flowers and leaves encircling the glass, topped off with a star cut base. This is the perfect addition of a hock wine...
Category
French Art Nouveau Antique 1890s Furniture
Materials
Crystal
French Belle Epoch Silver over Bronze Lantern
Located in Dallas, TX
Outstanding French belle epoch silver over bronze lantern. circa 1890. The chandelier has been professionally rewired, comes with matching chain and canopy. It is ready to hang!
Category
Antique 1890s Furniture
Materials
Bronze
Antique Black Pottery Owl Table Lamp by L. Hjorth of Bornholm
Located in Søborg, DK
An amazing iconic black pottery table lamp with owls by Lauritz Adolph Hjorth of Bornholm Denmark.
The lamp has been rewired with a black twisted cloth flex and insulated where it passes through the brass collar.
Bakelite bulb holder with on/off switch.
No cracks, chips of repairs just age related wear and patina but in overall great condition for its age.
Brass shade holder.
A rare and iconic lamp by Lauritz Hjorth.
Originally an oil lamp with an antique electrical...
Category
Danish Victorian Antique 1890s Furniture
Materials
Pottery
$776 Sale Price
55% Off
Pair of Oak Wood Armchairs, Attributed to George Walton, Scotland, circa 1890
Located in Buenos Aires, Buenos Aires
Pair of oak and rush armchairs. Attributed to George Henry Walton. Scotland, circa 1890. Glasgow school period.
Category
Scottish Arts and Crafts Antique 1890s Furniture
Materials
Rush, Oak
Set of 6 Arts and Crafts Oak Dining Chairs This is a very handsome set
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Set of 6 Arts and Crafts Oak Dining Chairs
This is a very handsome set of Oak Chairs, 5 dining chairs and one carver
The stylish Oak frames have square legs and the backs have flat...
Category
Arts and Crafts Antique 1890s Furniture
Materials
Oak
Pair 19th Century French Louis XVI Mahogany Armchairs ~ Fauteuils
Located in Dallas, TX
Pair 19th century French Louis XVI Mahogany armchairs ~ Fauteuils display amazing craftsmanship combined with the finest mahogany to create a classical elegance beyond compare! The c...
Category
French Louis XVI Antique 1890s Furniture
Materials
Mahogany
Hukin
Heath Sterling Silver 1897 Victorian Rare Match Striker
By Hukin
Heath
Located in New York, NY
Hukin & Heath sterling silver match striker from 1897 (Victorian era) with a gadrooned rim. It measures 6 2/3'' in length by 4'' in width by 2 1/4'' in height, weighs 7.7 troy ounces...
Category
English Victorian Antique 1890s Furniture
Materials
Silver, Sterling Silver
Pleyel Upright Piano Satinwood Neoclassical Inlay Fluted, Columnar Legs
Located in Leeds, GB
An 1893, Pleyel upright piano with a satinwood cabinet.
Entire cabinet features intricate, Neocalssical style inlay. The front panels feature a symmetri...
Category
French Neoclassical Antique 1890s Furniture
Materials
Brass
Antique French Limestone Putti Sculpture
Located in Dallas, TX
This antique French limestone putti sculpture, reclaimed from France and dating back to the 19th century, is a stunning piece of detailed craftsmanship...
Category
Antique 1890s Furniture
Materials
Limestone
Damascan Games Chess Table Side Arabic Inlay 1890
Located in Potters Bar, GB
You are viewing a gorgeous Damascan inlay side or games table All inlaid with exotic woods
A very decorative item suitable for any interior design scheme. Tip top condition ready for...
Category
Antique 1890s Furniture
Materials
Wood
Art Nouveau Gilt and Patinated Bronze Nude Figure Bud Vase by Charle Korschann.
Located in Sarasota, FL
Art Nouveau Gilt and Patinated bronze figural bud vase by well listed
sculptor Charles Korschann. Signed at base.
Category
French Art Nouveau Antique 1890s Furniture
Materials
Bronze
Large Iron 19th Century Ships Anchor Capstan
Located in Norwell, MA
Large and heavy 19th century iron ships capstan with geared base. Overall dimensions: 29" H x 26" W.
Category
Antique 1890s Furniture
Materials
Iron
Skull Lapis Lazuli Sculpture Minature
Located in BUNGAY, SUFFOLK
- Late 19th-early 20th century lapis lazulli skull
- Object of curiosity and wonder from a collector's cabinet of curiosities and wonder. Measures: 2" long, 1.75" high
Cabinets o...
Category
German Baroque Revival Antique 1890s Furniture
Materials
Lapis Lazuli
Late 19th Century Folk Art "BOOT
Cobbler
s Trade Show / SHOP Sign / Sculpture
Located in Buffalo, NY
Late 19th Century Folk Art "BOOT' Cobbler's Trade Show OR sHOP Sign / Sculpture . aLL Hand made,, Oil cloth, copper top and Wood...Most likely hung outside of an old cobbler , shoe ...
Category
American Folk Art Antique 1890s Furniture
Materials
Copper
Rare Korean Gangwon Do Bandaji Chest Joseon Dynasty
Located in Atlanta, GA
An antique Korean wood Bandaji circa 19th century from the late Joseon Dynasty. Rarely available, this Bandaji was from Gangwon Do, a historical mountainous province on the east side...
Category
Korean Other Antique 1890s Furniture
Materials
Metal
Louis XV style folding screen decorated with hunting scene, pockets for letters
Located in Gorssel, GE
Decorative Louis XV style folding screen decorated with a bustling hunting scene, painted on leather, topped with a thick layer of varnish, mounted with gilt brass appliqués. Made ar...
Category
European Louis XV Antique 1890s Furniture
Materials
Brass
Six Original Victorian circa 1890 Steeple Back Gothic Arch Oak Dining Chairs 6
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely suite of six original Gothic revival English oak Victorian dining chairs circa 1890
A very decorative and well made set, each chair ...
Category
English Gothic Revival Antique 1890s Furniture
Materials
Oak
Sarreguemines Ceramic Vase, Art Nouveau Period, France, circa 1890
Located in Buenos Aires, Buenos Aires
Sarreguemines ceramic vase, Art Nouveau Period, France, circa 1890.
Category
French Art Nouveau Antique 1890s Furniture
Materials
Ceramic
Antique French Mirror Giltwood, Vermeil Colors, circa 1890
Located in Paris, FR
Antique French giltwood mirror, vermeil colors, circa 1890. Antique frame "Barbizon style" shape, gilding to the leaf patinated and worn by time (Antique frame width measures: 6.5 cm...
Category
French Barbizon School Antique 1890s Furniture
Materials
Mirror, Giltwood
China Closet Biedermeier
Located in Kraków, Małopolska
Every piece of furniture that leaves our workshop from the beginning to the end is subjected to manual renovation, so as to restore its original condition from many years ago.
Simpl...
Category
Polish Biedermeier Antique 1890s Furniture
Materials
Palisander
$4,026
Vintage Victorian Era Dresser, Hand Carved Details, UK Import, 1890s
Located in Seattle, WA
Vintage Victorian Era dresser. Hand Carved details. Original Hardware. UK Import. 1890s.
Dimensions. 25 W ; 19 D ; 36 H.
Category
Victorian Antique 1890s Furniture
Materials
Wood
$1,196 Sale Price
20% Off
19th century Danish BlackSmiths Forge by Edvard Petersen
Located in Seaford, GB
Atmospheric Blacksmith Forge Interior by Edvard Petersen signed by monogram
This magnificent late 19th-century painting of an atmospheric blacksmith forge interior is by the renowned realist Danish painter Edvard Petersen. Depicting a richly detailed industrial workshop scene, it is a remarkable example of Danish realism. As an authentic Edvard Petersen painting, it showcases the artist’s dedication to portraying the lives of craftsmen and workers in the late 1800s.
If you are an art collector or enthusiast seeking to purchase an original blacksmith interior artwork, this vintage realism painting not only holds artistic value but also represents an essential piece of Danish heritage art. Below, we explore the painting’s intricate details, its historical context, and Edvard Petersen's life.
1. Artwork Overview: A Glimpse into the Industrial Past
This vintage painting of a blacksmith’s forge reflects the hardworking spirit of the late 19th century. The atmospheric industrial art is meticulously rendered with a keen eye for lighting, texture, and realism. Key aspects of this Danish blacksmith workshop artwork include:
Industrial Setting: The painting captures the interior of a blacksmith workshop, filled with well-used tools and the dim glow of the forge.
Lighting Mastery: The late 19th-century atmospheric blacksmith interior is defined by its masterful use of light and shadow. The forge fire creates a vivid, warm glow, contrasting with the cooler daylight filtering through a window.
Human Element: The blacksmith figures appear in dynamic postures, emphasising the laborious nature of their craft. The workers’ silhouettes against the glow of the fire add depth and dimension.
Textural Details: The texture of worn wood, metal tools, and stone flooring is painstakingly realistic, typical of Edvard Petersen’s style.
2. Artistic Style and Techniques
A. Realism and Atmosphere
As a prominent Danish realist painting, this work exemplifies the realist tradition for which Petersen is known. His choice of subdued, earthy tones highlights the authentic industrial atmosphere. The blend of warm, fiery hues with darker, shadowy tones creates a dramatic and contemplative mood.
B. Composition and Structure
The composition follows a well-organised structure, with:
Foreground Elements: Anvil, tools, and a large wooden barrel.
Middle Ground: Figures working at the forge and a workbench.
Background: The illuminated workshop window and hanging tools.
Colour Palette: Predominantly browns, greys, and ochres with contrasting fiery highlights.
Lighting Effect: The combination of natural and artificial lighting enhances the sense of depth and space.
3. Significance of the Painting
A. Cultural Context
This late 19th-century blacksmith painting...
Category
Danish High Victorian Antique 1890s Furniture
Materials
Canvas, Paint
Victorian Period Sterling Silver-Mounted Controlled Bubbles Crystal Inkwell
Located in New York, NY
Victorian Period, sterling silver-mounted, controlled bubbles crystal inkwell with hinged lid, Ca. 1895, Boston, Goodnow and Jenks, - makers, The inkwell measures approximately 3 in...
Category
American Victorian Antique 1890s Furniture
Materials
Crystal, Sterling Silver
Fine Louis XV Style Marquetry Bureau Plat Attributed to François Linke
Located in Montreal, QC
A fine and Important Louis XV style Bureau plat attributed to François Linke (1855-1946) after a model by Jean François Oeben. Typical of the work by François Linke, this desk featur...
Category
French Louis XV Antique 1890s Furniture
Materials
Bronze
Royal Crown Derby Aesthetic Movement Gilt Potpourri Vase with Pierced Lid, 1892
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Royal Crown Derby Aesthetic Movement Gilt Potpourri Vase with Pierced Lid, Dated 1892
Dimensions: 10.5" H x 5.5" Dia
A refined example of late Victorian porcelain, this lidded potpo...
Category
English Aesthetic Movement Antique 1890s Furniture
Materials
Porcelain
19th Century Assiniboine Beaded Bandolier
Located in Coeur d
Alene, ID
Genuine native Assiniboine fully beaded bandolier bag with full pocket. Floral and leaf design with green bugle bead drops ending in pompoms. Full...
Category
American Native American Antique 1890s Furniture
Materials
Beads
Polished Steel Georgian Revival Dog Grate
Located in London, GB
A fine polished steel Georgian revival dog grate of serpentine form. The shaped fire bars, pierced engraved fret supported on tapered legs with urn finials u...
Category
English Other Antique 1890s Furniture
Materials
Steel, Iron
Ships Binnacle by James Morton Limited
Located in Norwell, MA
Exceptional ships binnacle by James Morton Limited of Sunderland. This is the “Capitalize Morabiton” model. A clinometer is fitted into the mermaid’s wais...
Category
Antique 1890s Furniture
Materials
Brass
Antique French Black
Giltwood Mirror from the Napoleon III Period, circa 1880
Located in Paris, FR
Antique mirror from the Napoleon III era offering a striking contrast (black and gilt). The blackened stucco frame is richly decorated with gilded and patinated leaf scrolls. The edg...
Category
French Napoleon III Antique 1890s Furniture
Materials
Mirror, Wood, Giltwood
Mirror With Frame Made In Dark Wood From 1890s
Located in Lejre, DK
This antique mirror, crafted from dark wood and dating back to around the 1890s, is a fine example of late 19th-century design and craftsmanship. The frame's...
Category
Danish Other Antique 1890s Furniture
Materials
Glass, Wood
French Jewelry Box with Sevres-Style Porcelain Mounts in a Walnut Case
Located in Houston, TX
Walnut veneered case with ebonized trim and set with Sevres-style polychrome plaques decorated
With children and trophies, set into brass bezels, the interior fitted as a jewelry box.
Category
French Napoleon III Antique 1890s Furniture
Materials
Porcelain, Walnut
$2,925 Sale Price
35% Off
1896 The Principles of Light and Color
By Edwin D. Babbitt
Located in Bath, GB
A vibrantly illustrated, second edition of this exceptionally scarce work surrounding colour and the science of chromotherapy, written by American physician Edwin Babbitt.
The secon...
Category
American Antique 1890s Furniture
Materials
Paper
Pair 19th century Regence style vitrines in gilded wood.
Located in Wijnegem, BE
Pair of beautiful Regence style vitrines in gilded wood. Napoleon III
period.
c. 1890s
sliding doors
adjustable shelves.
Provenance: jewelry store in Madrid.
Dimensions:
H226 x ...
Category
French Regency Antique 1890s Furniture
Materials
Giltwood
19th Century Pair of candelabras marble and bronze
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Magnificent pairs of candelabras in pink marble and bronze of very nice quality of carving ,hight end decoration for a fireplace or to decorate a table during a dinner
Category
French Louis XVI Antique 1890s Furniture
Materials
Marble, Bronze
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