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Item Ships From: London
Pair of Victorian cast sterling silver candlesticks made in London in 1898
By Gibson
Langman
Located in London, London
Hallmarked in London in 1898 by Gibson & Langman, this handsome pair of Victorian Antique Sterling Silver Candlesticks, are cast, and feature gadroon borders, and acanthus detailing ...
Category
1890s English Victorian Antique London - Decorative Objects
Materials
Sterling Silver
Empire Style Crystal Box with Classical Gilt Ormulo Mounts
Located in London, GB
A French late 19th century Empire style crystal box with classical gilt bronze mounts.
Category
Late 19th Century French Empire Antique London - Decorative Objects
Materials
Ormolu
Movado travel clock 1950s
By Movado
Located in London, GB
A ‘baby’ Movado purse or travel watch. Chocolate brown crocodile skin with silver mounts.
1950s, in excellent condition with code numbers punched on the b...
Category
1950s Swiss Vintage London - Decorative Objects
Materials
Silver Plate
Porcelain Busts of Louis XVI and Marie Antoinette in Style of Sèvres
By Manufacture Nationale de Sèvres
Located in London, GB
This pair of busts depicts the former King and Queen of France, Louis XVI and Marie Antoinette. The busts are crafted from unglazed whit...
Category
19th Century French Louis XVI Antique London - Decorative Objects
Materials
Ormolu, Bronze
Vintage French crystal bubble vase by Art Vannes, 1950s, decorative, collectable
By Art Vannes
Located in London, GB
Unusual and well proportioned flat rimmed flower vase by the renowned French glass company Cristalleries de Vannes. Substantial crystal raised spheres on the outside help reflect li...
Category
1950s French Vintage London - Decorative Objects
Materials
Crystal
Antique Malachite Relief Sculpture of a Tribal Bust 20th Century
Located in London, GB
This is a beautiful antique malachite relief sculpture of a tribal head dating from the early 20th Century.
Made from malachite the bust features beautifully carved facial features....
Category
Early 20th Century London - Decorative Objects
Materials
Malachite
Sky pillar - aquamarine
Located in London, GB
Rising with crystal clarity from its rugged white matrix, this stunning
aquamarine specimen from Pakistan captures the essence of elegance
and strength. The perfectly formed, transpa...
Category
15th Century and Earlier Pakistani Antique London - Decorative Objects
Materials
Rock Crystal
$5,500
An Italian 1970s bamboo and brass bowl
Located in London, GB
An Italian 1970s bamboo and brass bowl with circular top and square base
Category
1970s Italian Vintage London - Decorative Objects
Materials
Brass
Vintage Ceramic Horse by Bruno Gambone (circa 1970s) - Large
By Bruno Gambone
Located in London, GB
Vintage ceramic horse by Bruno Gambone, (circa 1970s). A charming, sizeable ceramic parade horse with groomed mane and tail in Gambone's signature chalk-white glaze. Light brown figu...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage London - Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
$6,013 Sale Price
20% Off
Empire Period Gilt Bronze Mantel Clock
Located in London, GB
This truly stunning French mantel clock was crafted during the Empire period, and reflects the Neoclassical interests of the Emperor Napoleon I, whose influence over the decorative arts contributed toward a profound revival of beauties of the ancient empires.
The mantel clock is crafted entirely in gilt bronze, and features a stepped base on four block feet. The base depicts a Classical relief panel to the front, showing female dancing figures and putti, as well as musical instruments. Surmounting the base is an arch featuring a central mask fountain and basin...
Category
Early 19th Century French Empire Antique London - Decorative Objects
Materials
Ormolu, Bronze
Early 20th Century Cold-Painted Bronze "Lady With Doves" by Demetre Chiparus
By Demetre Chiparus
Located in London, GB
A highly visual and striking silver and enamel cold painted Art Deco bronze figure of a particularly rare subject from this famous artist's oeuvre. The bronze has a wonderful deep co...
Category
Early 20th Century French Art Deco London - Decorative Objects
Materials
Bronze
1920s European silver gilt and guilloche enamel trinket / pill box Stamp 935 PHV
Located in London, Fitzrovia
1920s European silver gilt and guilloche enamel trinket box stamped 935 and PHV and other stamps (please see images), weight 160g. Amazing colour. Enamelled on all sides including th...
Category
20th Century European Late Victorian London - Decorative Objects
Materials
Silver, Enamel
Fabergé Style Bejewelled and Enamelled Gold Egg by Asprey
By Asprey International Limited, Garrard
Co. Ltd.
Located in London, GB
This exceptional, 18 carat gold Easter egg was crafted by the famous London-based royal jewellers, Asprey & Co. The piece was then retailed by Garrard & Co, who once worked in collaboration with Asprey, producing luxury jewellery and silver for an elite clientele.
The egg has been crafted from gold filigree — that is, gold wires interwoven to make a delicate lace-like pattern. The gold is arranged to form the image of a peacock, with a magnificent fanned train, composed of red, dark blue and green coloured plique-à-jour enamel. The light blue body of the peacock, and its long swirling light and dark blue tail feathers, have been crafted from intricate guilloché enamel, which is often found on Fabergé style eggs...
Category
1990s English London - Decorative Objects
Materials
Gold
Late 19th Century Art Nouveau Sculpture "Nature Unveiling" by Ernst Barrias
Located in London, GB
Wonderful late 19th Century Art Nouveau French bronze figure of a seductively draped female figure representing, in allegorical form, Nature revealing her secrets to Science, a fitti...
Category
Late 19th Century French Art Nouveau Antique London - Decorative Objects
Materials
Marble, Bronze
Cosmic Solstice Antique
Table Lamp, Handmade Brushed Medium Bronze Table Light
By Eva Menz for Atelier001
Located in London, England
Taking inspiration from planetary shapes and textures, the Cosmic collection artfully explores the interplay of metal properties and a curated selection of patina finishes.
Handcra...
Category
2010s British Organic Modern London - Decorative Objects
Materials
Brass, Bronze
Individual Courgette Flower, gold cast glass sculpture by Nina Casson Mcgarva
By Nina Casson McGarva
Located in London, GB
'Individual Courgette Flower' is a unique glass sculpture by the British artist, Nina Casson McGarva.
Casson McGarva firstly casts her glass in a flat mould where she introduces all...
Category
2010s British Organic Modern London - Decorative Objects
Materials
Glass, Art Glass
French Napoleon III chariot clock in ormolu
marble vert
Located in London, GB
A good French Napoleon III period chariot clock of antique vert marble and ormolu. The subject is of cupid riding a fine chariot drawn by a pair of livel...
Category
1850s French Antique London - Decorative Objects
Materials
Marble, Bronze
Amethyst Geode with Several Mineral Crystal Formations Inside
Located in London, GB
Resembling an infinity sign, this whole geode is a stunning and rich piece, full of mineralogical information. The outer layer is basalt, the interior amethyst crystals, and at the h...
Category
15th Century and Earlier Uruguayan Antique London - Decorative Objects
Materials
Quartz, Amethyst, Agate
$3,500 Sale Price
30% Off
Antique Hand Carved Black Forest Bears Inkstand 19th Century
Located in London, GB
This charming antique Black Forest inkstand dates from circa 1880.
Beautifully modelled, hand carved from linden wood, with mother and baby bear on a naturalistically carved rocky outcrop.
The inkwells are in the form of a pair of tree trunks with fluted glass wells with carved lids and a useful pen tray in front.
Condition:
In excellent condition. As an antique item, it shows signs of use commensurate with age, these minor condition issues are mentioned for accuracy and, as seen in the accompanying photographs, the inkstand displays beautifully.
Dimensions in cm:
Height 15 cm x Width 23 cm x Depth 14 cm
Dimensions in inches:
Height 6 inches x Width 9 inches x Depth 5 inches
History of Black Forest Carving
The idea behind the success of Brienz wood carving was quite simple. After a disastrous famine in 1816 in the Brienz area people were forced to find new areas of revenues. Driven by the need to create jobs in the Bernese Oberland, an economically underdeveloped region, the Swiss government encouraged the existing resource of timber industry to liaise with the traditional wooden craftsmanship. It took some time to improve from home requirements to sophisticated designed arts but the process was supported by the rising amount of tourists visiting the region.
Christian Fischer and other founders
Christian Fischer (1790-1848) started self-taught from simple turneries (carved bowls and other articles of daily use) to unsophisticated regional animals and people. Due to his success and the interest of the tourists, other carvers started also following his idea of carving the pristine naturalism. The Swiss government supported these start-ups with additional training of apprentices at special trade school.
Brienz School of Wood Carving
In 1884 the "School of Wood Carving, Brienz" was founded. It became an important educational institution to strengthen and develop the artistic backgrounds and exhibit an area of creativity. During the years of war in the 20th century, the demand for wooden sculptures came to rest and led to the re-orientation in areas such as toys and carvings for constructions. Beyond that the Brienz wood carving articles had to face an enormous competition from abroad. The School of Wood Carving had to get through difficult economic times but in the late 1970s wood carving enjoyed a renaissance. A lot of young people searched for elemental jobs and added a new value to school education. Today Brienz School of Wood Carving is combined with the education of turner, basket makers and coopers. The school still claims high-quality standards and follows old principles with regard to future perspectives.
Wild animals
At all times wild animals fascinate people. The highland around Brienz has large variety of different wild animals. Bears are among the most popular models for carvers. On the one hand bears are easy to cut and on the other hand they have a strong symbolized image. The enthusiasm for bears in art...
Category
1880s Antique London - Decorative Objects
Materials
Wood
Edwardian sterling silver jewellery box hallmarked in Chester in 1907
By Nathan
Hayes
Located in London, London
Hallmarked in Chester in 1907 by Nathan & Hayes, this handsome, Edwardian, Antique Sterling Silver Jewellery Box, features a hinged lid which is lined and has spaces for six rings, a...
Category
Early 1900s English Edwardian Antique London - Decorative Objects
Materials
Sterling Silver
1920s French Art Deco Porcelain Vase by Camille Tharaud
Located in London, GB
A mottled brown glazed, porcelain Art Deco vase of bottle-like form with scrolling frieze in mauve and ochre by Camille Tharaud (1878-1956). French, c. 1920s.
Category
20th Century French London - Decorative Objects
Materials
Porcelain
Two Russian Malachite and Gilt Bronze Urns, Designed by Galberg
By Ekaterinburg Faceting Factory, Russia
Located in London, GB
These magnificent gilt bronze (ormolu) mounted malachite urns were created in c.1830 to a design by Ivan Ivanovich Galberg (Russian, 1782-1863). Galberg was an important figure, who ...
Category
1830s Russian Neoclassical Antique London - Decorative Objects
Materials
Malachite, Bronze, Ormolu
Purple Clear White Calcite with Epitaxial Decorative Object Crystal Rock
Located in London, GB
This stunning formation consists of a large pyramidal calcite on a bed of
deep purple amethyst. The split calcite with unusual epitaxial goethite
and a second generation of amethys...
Category
15th Century and Earlier Uruguayan Organic Modern Antique London - Decorative Objects
Materials
Agate, Amethyst, Quartz
A Large Primitive Early 19Th C. Black Terracotta Portuguese Vessel Wabi Sabi
Located in London, GB
A large black terracotta vessel from the Trás-os-Montes region of north east Portugal.
Originally used for the storage of oil/wine.
Heavily patinated with ripply texture.
Complime...
Category
Early 19th Century Portuguese Antique London - Decorative Objects
Materials
Terracotta
Assorted Ceramic Masks by Johan Thunell
By Johan Thunell 1
Located in London, London
Assorted Raku fired faces, all with their own expressions, happy or sad, strong and sure, tragic or comic, by Johan Thunell. Raku is a pottery technique in which pots are raw-glazed ...
Category
2010s Swedish London - Decorative Objects
Materials
Enamel
$615 / item
XL 18th C. Calanda Vessel/Pot Wabi Sabi
Located in London, GB
An XL terracotta vessel from the town of Calanda, Spain
Heavily, heavily patinated due to years of use with multiple old staple repairs.
Originally used for the storage/transportat...
Category
18th Century Spanish Antique London - Decorative Objects
Materials
Terracotta
French Vintage Decorative Platter by Albert Thiry
circa 1970s
By Albert Thiry
Located in London, GB
Large mid-century decorative platter (circa 1970s) by Albert Thiry. A creamy-white glaze with touches of blue-grey provides the background for a colourful thistle motif in the centre...
Category
1970s French Vintage London - Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
$1,421 Sale Price
20% Off
Antique Grand Tour Pietra Dura Specimen Top Paperweight, 19th C
Located in London, GB
This is a superb decorative antique Italian Grand Tour marble Pietra Dura mounted desk paperweight, circa 1880 in date.
This splendid rectangular paperweight is exquisitely inlaid with a sumptuous arrangement of semi-precious stones including malachite, agate, onyx and amethyst.
It is beautifully inlaid on a slate base.
Not only is this desk paperweight very functional, but it is also an exquisite mineralogical wonder that can be admired by all discerning collectors.
Condition:
In excellent condition, please see photos for confirmation,
Dimensions in cm:
Height 2 x Width 17 x Depth 10
Dimensions in inches:
Height 1 inch x width 7 inches x depth 4 inches.
Pietra dura is a term for the inlay technique of using cut and fitted, highly polished coloured stones to create images. It is considered a decorative art.
Pietre dure is an Italian plural meaning "hard rocks" or hardstones; the singular pietra dura is also encountered in Italian. In Italian, but not in English, the term embraces all gem engraving and hardstone carving, which is the artistic carving of three-dimensional objects in semi-precious stone, normally from a single piece, for example in Chinese jade.
The traditional convention in English has been to use the singular pietra dura just to denote multi-colored inlay work. However, in recent years there has been a trend to use pietre dure as a term for the same thing, but not for all of the techniques it covers, in Italian.
But the title of a 2008 exhibition at the Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, Art of the Royal Court: Treasures in Pietre Dure from the Palaces of Europe used the full Italian sense of the term, probably because they thought that it had greater brand recognition. The material on the website speaks of objects such as a vase in lapis lazuli as being examples of "hardstone carving (pietre dure)"
The Victoria & Albert Museum in London uses both versions on its website, but uses pietra dura. "A method of inlaying coloured marbles or semi-precious stones into a stone base, often in geometric or flower patterns...."
Giovanni Montelatici...
Category
1880s Italian Antique London - Decorative Objects
Materials
Agate, Amethyst, Malachite, Onyx, Marble
Vintage Pair of Large Art Deco Revival Bronze Seated Dogs 20th Century
Located in London, GB
This is an impressive pair of dogs in the timeless Art Deco style, sitting attentively and awaiting the command of their master and dating from the mid 20th Century.
This high quali...
Category
Mid-20th Century Art Deco London - Decorative Objects
Materials
Bronze
Highclere Castle Jewellery Box
By LINLEY London
Located in London, GB
Over the years, British design company Linley has
developed expertise in creating scaled versions of famous
architectural buildings including the Metropolitan Museum
of Art, the Royal Albert Hall and the Royal Opera House.
In this instance, Highclere Castle...
Category
2010s British London - Decorative Objects
Materials
Maple
$246,005
Copper repoussé planter with Lion
s head ring handles and paw feet
Located in London, GB
A French copper repoussé jardinière with Lion's head ring handles and paw feet.
Category
Late 19th Century Antique London - Decorative Objects
Materials
Copper
Large Hand-Cast Brass Palm Tree Leaf Sculpture, Decorative Bowl
Located in London, London
Stunning handmade cast brass palm leaf sculpture with a raw finish.
Dimensions: H 47cm x W 76cm x D 31cm / H 18.5in x W 30in x D 12.2in
Slight variations in the hand-cast brass fin...
Category
2010s British Organic Modern London - Decorative Objects
Materials
Brass
Large French 19th Century Gilt Bronze Wall Clock with Religious Inscriptions
Located in London, GB
This large, gilt bronze wall clock is a magnificent and highly unusual piece. At the centre of the design is a circular enamel dial, with Arabic...
Category
19th Century French Renaissance Antique London - Decorative Objects
Materials
Ormolu, Bronze
Rare Carved Rosso Antico Mask In The Manner Of Benedetto Boschetti (1820-1860)
Located in London, GB
The mask or ‘mascaron’ of Greek theatrical form, set on a polished black marble base overall height 56cm, base 18cm wide, 13.5cm deep Provenance: Daniel Katz Ltd. London, where purch...
Category
Late 19th Century Italian Antique London - Decorative Objects
Materials
Belgian Black Marble
Handsome Victorian Sterling Silver Cigar Box, London 1899
Located in London, London
Hallmarked in London in 1899 by Henry Stuart Brown this handsome Victorian antique sterling silver cigar box is of a plain, rectangular form with a ...
Category
1890s English Victorian Antique London - Decorative Objects
Materials
Sterling Silver
Vug in Turquoise
Purple III, geode blown glass artwork by Samantha Donaldson
By Samantha Donaldson
Located in London, GB
'Vug in Turquoise & Purple III' is a unique handblown sculpture by the British artist, Samantha Donaldson.
Created by layers of coloured glass, the transparent colours merge and cre...
Category
2010s British Organic Modern London - Decorative Objects
Materials
Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Cut Glass
Vintage Black Bakelite Rotary Wall Cradle Telephone
Dictograph 1940s
Located in London, GB
This is a rare vintage GPO desktop or wall cradle fire emergency telephone 164 in black Perspex Bakelite together with a Dictograph system sub station, serial number 21858 circa 194...
Category
1940s Vintage London - Decorative Objects
Materials
Other
Nineteenth Century Italian Bronze of Seated Hermes
Located in London, GB
Nineteenth century Italian bronze model of Seated Hermes, stamped 'GIORGIO SOMMER FOUNDRY, NAPLES', set on marble plinth base.
Dimensions: 44cm (17¼") High, 42cm (16½") Wide, Base 2...
Category
19th Century Italian Classical Roman Antique London - Decorative Objects
Materials
Marble, Bronze
Modern Girih Treasure Chest Tall Cabinet in Satinwood Marquetry and Sycamore
By LINLEY London
Located in London, GB
Back in October 2016, on one of his many travels to the Persian Gulf in his role as Honorary Chairman of Christie’s Europe Middle East, Russia and India, David Linley’s fascination with Islamic art and architecture was reignited. A photograph of a vibrant tile mosaic pattern was sent back to the LINLEY studio on Pimlico Road, inspiring the design of the spectacular Girih Treasure Chest.
The Girih Treasure Chest explores Islamic pattern through detailed wooden marquetry in brilliant sapphire blue and rich gold tones. Girih is an Islamic decorative art form consisting of geometric lines that create an interlaced framework. As if a precious stone in a delicate claw setting, the chest perches on a simple sycamore frame which is supported by a forged brass metal stretcher.
As the center of the design lies an eight-pointed star, taken from a beautiful mosaic tile pattern that caught the eye of LINLEY Founder and Chairman David Linley on a visit to Doha, Qatar back in October 2015. Adorning all façades of the chest, the pattern is created using a specially dyed deep blue ripple sycamore...
Category
2010s British London - Decorative Objects
Materials
Gold Leaf
Three Wise Monkeys Bronze Sculptures “See No Evil, Hear No Evil, Speak No Evil”
Located in London, GB
This set of bronze monkey sculptures depicts the classic motif of the "Three Wise Monkeys" — See No Evil, Hear No Evil, Speak No Evil. Each monkey is made with intricate detail, feat...
Category
1950s English Mid-Century Modern Vintage London - Decorative Objects
Materials
Bronze
Cosmic Ore Chandelier 100
Bronze Gradient Patinated Brass Ceiling Light
By Eva Menz for Atelier001
Located in London, England
Finely hand-spun brass plates make up this pendant light, finished with a gentle gradient patina. Both sides of the brass shades are bronzed and gently brushed to reveal bright brass...
Category
2010s English Organic Modern London - Decorative Objects
Materials
Brass
"Biblio John" Steel Bookcase by Stephane Ducatteau
By Stephane Ducatteau
Located in London, London
"Biblio John"; steel bookcase by Stephane Ducatteau, signed by artist, France, 2011
This bookcase rejects the idea that books and magazines should either ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French London - Decorative Objects
Materials
Steel
$7,075 / item
Limited Edition Contemporary Crystal "Glass Snake" by Lalique Glass
By Lalique
Located in London, GB
"Glass Snake" by Lalique Glass
A wonderful limited edition 21st Century French deep purple crystal glass study of a coiled snake with its head raised, wit...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary European Art Deco London - Decorative Objects
Materials
Glass
Early 20th Century Cold-Painted Bronze entitled "Erotic Mummy" by Franz Bergman
By Franz Bergmann
Located in London, GB
An erotic Austrian cold painted bronze figure of an Egyptian sarcophagus opening to reveal a naked beauty with excellent colour and very fine hand finished detail, signed with the Be...
Category
Early 20th Century Austrian Late Victorian London - Decorative Objects
Materials
Bronze
Early 20th Century Cold-Painted Bronze Sculpture "Greta" by Josef Lorenzl
By Josef Lorenzl
Located in London, GB
An exhilarating early 20th Century Art Deco cold painted gilt bronze figure of a dancer in an energetic pose with excellent colours and very fine surface detail, raised on a tall Bra...
Category
Early 20th Century Austrian Art Deco London - Decorative Objects
Materials
Bronze
Contemporary Bronze and Gold Bonsai Mayflor Sculpture by Pierre Salagnac, France
By Pierre Salagnac
Located in London, GB
Bonsai Tree by Pierre Salagnac
Material: Bronze, 24K gold, brass
Dimensions: H 100 x 70 x 70 cm
Type: one-of-the-kind
Year: 2023
Revealing the organic curves of nature in the metal block with great talent, Pierre Salagnac has made a name for himself in the world of interior design thanks to his Bonsai Trees that he has “planted” all over the world.
The artist creates the trunk by sculpting the shape and texture directly into the bronze material. The 265 different models of leaves are molded, casted and chiseled one by one then finished with 24k gold. The floor part is sculpted from brass and also finished in 24k gold, before being embedded in a traditional Japanese ceramic pot...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Organic Modern London - Decorative Objects
Materials
Gold, Brass, Bronze
Greyish-White Lunar Meteorite Fragment
Located in London, GB
This beautifully polished lunar meteorite fragment is a precious but powerful display piece, offering both extraterrestrial provenance and striking natural beauty. This specimen is f...
Category
15th Century and Earlier Antique London - Decorative Objects
Materials
Stone
“Standing Setter” French Animaliers Bronze by Jules Moigniez, circa 1870
Located in London, GB
Very fine mid-19th century French Animalier bronze study of a standing Setter with excellent hand chased surface detail and rich brown patination. Raised on a stepped naturalistic base, signed J Moigniez.
Additional information:
Height: 19 cm
Width: 34 cm
Condition: excellent original condition
Circa: 1870
Materials: bronze
Book reference: Les Animaliers by Jane Horswell
Page no. 237
About
Jules Moigniez (French, 1835 ~ 1894) Moigniez was a French animalier sculptor of the 19th century. He worked primarily in bronze and frequently exhibited his sculptures at the Paris salon. He was best known for his bronzes depicting birds, although his skill and versatility enabled him to produce quality horse sculptures (primarily racehorses), dog sculptures and hunting scenes. His bird sculptures were among the finest ever created in his time. Moigniez was born at Senlis, Oise, France in 1835, the son of a metal gilder. Moigniez’s father bought a foundry to cast his sculptures, which was of great benefit to Moigniez as he didn’t have the added foundry costs that most of his contemporaries had to pay. Moigniez studied sculpture under the tutelage of Paul Comoléra (a student of François Rude) in Paris. It is quite likely that Moigniez’s attraction to bird sculpture was a direct result of his education under Comoléra, who was himself a bird specialist. Over the course of his 40-year sculpting career Moigniez exhibited thirty works at the Salon between 1855–92. His first submission in a major art exhibition was his plaster, Pointer Stopping at a Pheasant, at the Exposition Universelle of 1855.[1][2] Moigniez was known for the fine detail and chiseling of his sculptures. His bronzes—usually cast using the lost wax method—were always immaculately chased and patinated, and were especially popular in England and Scotland.[2] More than half of his output during his lifetime was sold in the United Kingdom. By the end of the 19th century, his sculpture had become popular in the United States as well. In contrast with other animaliers of the period such are P.J. Mêne and Antoine-Louis Barye, Moigniez’s bird sculptures often incorporated highly detailed bases complete with bushes, extensive foliage and undergrowth. His castings were generally of excellent quality with a variety of patinas, the gilded and silvered patinas being the most desirable and sought after by collectors. His bronzes could be reproached for an excess of detail, a result of overly-finicky, over-worked chiseling. Moigniez received redemption, however, by portraying in his sculpture a certain “elegance of attitudes”. His Chien braque...
Category
19th Century Antique London - Decorative Objects
Materials
Bronze
Rare Victorian Sterling Silver Vinaigrette / Scent Bottle / Case / Locket 1865
Located in London, GB
A wonderful antique Victorian solid Silver Gilt Travelling Case with a Perfume / Scent Bottle in one end (glass lined). The lid of the Scent Bottle has a screw top lid which has a hi...
Category
19th Century English Victorian Antique London - Decorative Objects
Materials
Sterling Silver
$4,646 Sale Price
21% Off
Cosmic Orbit Trio XL Ore
Bronze Gradient Patinated Brass Pendant Ceiling Light
By Eva Menz for Atelier001
Located in London, England
Trio for three, a unique ceiling light composed by a cluster of lighting components. Combining patinated brass plates and finely brushed brass framework, the Orbit Trio ceiling light...
Category
2010s English Organic Modern London - Decorative Objects
Materials
Brass
Onyx, Marble, Gilt Bronze and Champlevé Enamel Pedestal Clock
Located in London, GB
This colorful pedestal clock has been crafted from fine red marble and green onyx, and beautifully decorated with gilt bronze (ormolu) and champlevé enamel. While a popular crafts material in ancient times, onyx was largely forgotten about until its rediscovery in the mid-19th century in Algeria by a French marble-worker called Delmonte. Onyx became highly fashionable in France following this discovery, and it was used to create a variety of decorative art objects.
The clock features a green onyx cube-shaped case, which is surmounted by a slightly projecting red marble top. This top is fringed with champlevé enamel drapery-like motifs, with gilt bronze drop-finials. The case is mounted on its front with a circular dial, which features a central floral champlevé enamel motif, encircled by black Arabic Numerals. This dial is set within a gilt bronze egg-and-dart and champlevé enamel bezel. The sides of the case are mounted with circular gilt bronze barometers...
Category
Late 19th Century French Neoclassical Antique London - Decorative Objects
Materials
Onyx, Marble, Bronze, Enamel, Ormolu
Mid-Century Tapio Wirkkala “Paper Bag" Vase For Rosenthal, Germany c.1970s
By Rosenthal, Tapio Wirkkala
Located in London, GB
For sale is an iconic Mid-Century porcelain “Paper Bag" Vase designed by Finnish designer Tapio Wirkkala, circa 1977, for Rosenthal’s Studio Line "DO NOT LITTER" range.
This example...
Category
Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern London - Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic, Porcelain
Napoleon III Period Onyx and Gilt Bronze Clock Set
By Ferdinand Barbedienne
Located in London, GB
The white onyx and gilt bronze three-piece set consists of a central clock, accompanied by two six-light candelabra. The three items were crafted in the 19th century, during the reig...
Category
19th Century French Neoclassical Antique London - Decorative Objects
Materials
Onyx, Ormolu, Bronze
$61,501 / set
Italian Tiche porcelain horse and carriage group
Located in London, GB
Modelled as four horses drawing a florally decorated carriage with a coachman seated at the front and a lady inside, with blue Tiche mark to centre of rear axle.
This stately horse and carriage...
Category
20th Century Italian Arts and Crafts London - Decorative Objects
Materials
Porcelain
Japanese Bronze Vase, Edo Period
Located in London, GB
A Japanese solid bronze Mimikuchi handled vase with crisply detailed spiral design on a beautifully rounded body.
This rare piece dates from the early to mid 1800's. A very fine example of Japanese Edo period...
Category
Early 19th Century Japanese Edo Antique London - Decorative Objects
Materials
Bronze
Antique Viennese Rock Crystal and Enamelled Silver Toilet Set in Wooden Case
Located in London, GB
In the past, this type of large toilet service would have been an essential luxury for an elite woman. They were used to store makeup, perfume, pins, ribbons and anything else a lady needed to dress for High Society. Placed in a prominent position in a lady’s bedroom, the service would have signified its owner’s wealth and high status.
This nine-piece service is of Austro-Hungarian origin, being created in Vienna in the late 19th century. The service includes a double sided table mirror...
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Late 19th Century Austrian Renaissance Antique London - Decorative Objects
Materials
Rock Crystal, Silver
Napoleon III Period Ormolu and Patinated Bronze Clock Set by Picard
By Henri Picard
Located in London, GB
This magnificent clock set is the work of celebrated French maker Henri Picard, who collaborated on this fine piece together with the famous firm of clockmakers, Raingo Freres. Both ...
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19th Century French Neoclassical Antique London - Decorative Objects
Materials
Ormolu, Bronze
French Empire Style Lapis and Gilt Bronze Three-Piece Clock Set
Located in London, GB
This beautiful early 20th Century clock set with later lapis veneer will make a stunning Neoclassical style addition to a mantelpiece and a bold i...
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Early 20th Century French Neoclassical London - Decorative Objects
Materials
Lapis Lazuli, Ormolu, Bronze
Bow Pair of Porcelain Figures of Liberty
Matrimony, Rococo 1760-1764
By Bow Porcelain
Located in London, GB
This is a fabulous pair of figures of Liberty and Matrimony made by the Bow Porcelain factory between 1760 and 1764. These figures were a popular pair portraying marriage.
The bow p...
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1760s English Rococo Antique London - Decorative Objects
Materials
Porcelain
Set of two 19th Century Chinese porcelain vases
Located in London, GB
Set of two 19th Century Chinese porcelain vases
Chinese, 19th Century
Height 57cm, diameter 32cm
The vases feature bodies of cylindrical form with retracted bases and stepped retrac...
Category
Late 19th Century Chinese Qing Antique London - Decorative Objects
Materials
Porcelain
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