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Walking Man, Oil, painting, Musician, Dire straits, British, figurative, male
Located in Knowle Lane, Cranleigh
guitarist of the rock group Dire Straits, John Illsley first started painting when he was just 15 years old
Category

2010s Abstract Geometric Figurative Paintings

Materials

Oil

Puglia II, Oil, painting, Musician, Dire straits, British, Abstract, aerial
Located in Knowle Lane, Cranleigh
rock group Dire Straits, John Illsley first started painting when he was just 15 years old. Also
Category

2010s Abstract Figurative Paintings

Materials

Oil

Solent No.25, Oil, painting, Musician, Dire straits, British, abstract, aerial
Located in Knowle Lane, Cranleigh
and bass guitarist of the rock group Dire Straits, John Illsley first started painting when he was
Category

2010s Abstract Geometric Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil

Antique French Sevres Cobalt Blue Porcelain Jewellery Casket 19th Century
Located in London, GB
manufactory always seemed to be in dire financial straits despite the incredibly fine works it produced. In
Category

Antique 1870s Decorative Boxes

Materials

Ormolu

Pair of French Ormolu & Sevres Style Porcelain Occasional Side Tables 20th C
Located in London, GB
Porcelain manufactory always seemed to be in dire financial straits despite the incredibly fine works it
Category

Late 20th Century Side Tables

Materials

Ormolu

Antique French Sevres Porcelain Ormolu Mounted Planter Jardiniere 19th Century
Located in London, GB
in dire financial straits despite the incredibly fine works it produced. In fact, the king's
Category

Antique 19th Century French Louis XV Pedestals and Columns

Materials

Ormolu

Antique Ormolu & Sevres Porcelain Mounted Dressing Table & Mirror 19th Century
Located in London, GB
manufactory always seemed to be in dire financial straits despite the incredibly fine works it produced. In
Category

Antique 1860s Tables

Materials

Ormolu

Antique French Sevres Porcelain and Ormolu Jewellery Casket 19th Century
Located in London, GB
Porcelain manufactory always seemed to be in dire financial straits despite the incredibly fine works it
Category

Antique 1860s Jewelry Boxes

Materials

Ormolu

Antique Pair Ormolu & Sevres Porcelain Two Branch Wall Lights Sconces 19th C
Located in London, GB
intact have become rare indeed. The Sevres Porcelain manufactory always seemed to be in dire financial
Category

Antique 1870s Candlesticks

Materials

Ormolu

Antique French Sevres Cobalt Blue Porcelain Casket 19th Century
Located in London, GB
Porcelain manufactory always seemed to be in dire financial straits despite the incredibly fine works it
Category

Antique 1880s French Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Antique French Sevres Oval Porcelain Dish Late 19th Century
Located in London, GB
Porcelain manufactory always seemed to be in dire financial straits despite the incredibly fine works it
Category

Antique 1880s French Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Antique Large French Sevres Porcelain Casket 19th Century
Located in London, GB
Porcelain manufactory always seemed to be in dire financial straits despite the incredibly fine works it
Category

Antique 1860s French Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Antique Sevres Bisque Porcelain Bust Marie Antoinette 19th Century
Located in London, GB
in dire financial straits despite the incredibly fine works it produced. In fact, the king's
Category

Antique 1880s French Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Antique Sevres Porcelain Desktop Correspondence Casket Stationery Box
Located in London, GB
Porcelain manufactory always seemed to be in dire financial straits despite the incredibly fine works it
Category

Antique 1870s French Decorative Boxes

Materials

Ormolu

Antique Pair Sevres Bleu Celeste Porcelain & Ormolu Candelabra 19th C
Located in London, GB
dire financial straits despite the incredibly fine works it produced. In fact, the king's insistence
Category

Antique 1860s French Candelabras

Materials

Ormolu

Antique Pair French Ormolu Mounted Pink Sevres Lidded Vases, 19th C
Located in London, GB
dire financial straits despite the incredibly fine works it produced. In fact, the king's insistence
Category

Antique 1860s French Porcelain

Materials

Ormolu

Antique Pair French Bleu Celeste Sevres Urns 19th C
Located in London, GB
Porcelain manufactory always seemed to be in dire financial straits despite the incredibly fine works it
Category

Antique 1870s French Urns

Materials

Ormolu

Victorian Burr Walnut Sevres Plaque Mirror Back Credenza Cabinet, 19th Century
Located in London, GB
Porcelain manufactory always seemed to be in dire financial straits despite the incredibly fine works it
Category

Antique 1860s English Victorian Cabinets

Materials

Ormolu

Antique Victorian Burr Walnut Credenza Sèvres Plaques, 19th Century
Located in London, GB
rare indeed. The Sèvres Porcelain manufactory always seemed to be in dire financial straits despite
Category

Antique 1860s English Victorian Sideboards

Materials

Ormolu

Antique French Sevres Oval Porcelain Dish, Late 18th Century
Located in London, GB
dire financial straits despite the incredibly fine works it produced. In fact, the king's insistence
Category

Antique 1790s French Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Antique Bleu Celeste Sevres Porcelain Ormolu Table Lamp 19th Century
Located in London, GB
Porcelain manufactory always seemed to be in dire financial straits despite the incredibly fine works it
Category

Antique 1870s French Table Lamps

Materials

Onyx, Ormolu

Antique Pair French Duck Egg Bleu Sevres Urns 19th C
Located in London, GB
rare indeed. The Sevres Porcelain manufactory always seemed to be in dire financial straits despite
Category

Antique 1870s French Urns

Materials

Porcelain

Antique Pair of French Bleu Celeste Porcelain Urns 19th Century
Located in London, GB
Porcelain manufactory always seemed to be in dire financial straits despite the incredibly fine works it
Category

Antique 1860s French Porcelain

Materials

Ormolu

Antique Ormolu & Sevres Porcelain Twin Branch Wall Light Sconces 19th C
Located in London, GB
dire financial straits despite the incredibly fine works it produced. In fact, the king's insistence
Category

Antique 1850s Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Ormolu

Antique French Sevres Porcelain Gilt Plate "Prise de Valence", 19th Century
Located in London, GB
dire financial straits despite the incredibly Fine works it produced. In fact, the king's insistence
Category

Antique 1890s French Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Antique French Sevres Porcelain Cabinet Plate "Camp du Rap" 19th Century
Located in London, GB
manufactory always seemed to be in dire financial straits despite the incredibly fine works it produced. In
Category

Antique 1880s French Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Antique French Sevres Cabinet Plate Medieval Battle Scene, 19th Century
Located in London, GB
manufactory always seemed to be in dire financial straits despite the incredibly fine works it produced. In
Category

Antique 1890s French Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Antique Pair Sevres Porcelain Mounted Ormolu Candlesticks 19th Century
Located in London, GB
Porcelain manufactory always seemed to be in dire financial straits despite the incredibly fine works it
Category

Antique 1870s French Porcelain

Materials

Ormolu

Antique Pair of Sevres Napoleon Cabinet Plates Mentmirail Imp De Sevres
Located in London, GB
be in dire financial straits despite the incredibly fine works it produced. In fact, the king's
Category

Antique 1890s French Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Antique Pair of French Bleu Celeste Sèvres Vases Lamps, 19th Century
Located in London, GB
rare indeed. The Sèvres Porcelain manufactory always seemed to be in dire financial straits despite
Category

Antique 1870s French Porcelain

Materials

Ormolu

19th Century French Sevres Porcelain Tray Signed Moreaux
Located in London, GB
Porcelain manufactory always seemed to be in dire financial straits despite the incredibly fine works it
Category

Antique 1860s French Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Antique Pair of French Ormolu Mounted Bleu Celeste Sèvres Vases, 19th Century
Located in London, GB
rare indeed. The Sèvres Porcelain manufactory always seemed to be in dire financial straits despite
Category

Antique 1880s French Vases

Materials

Ormolu

Antique Cobalt Blue Sevres Porcelain Ormolu Table Lamp, 19th Century
Located in London, GB
rare indeed. The Sevres Porcelain manufactory always seemed to be in dire financial straits despite
Category

Antique 1880s French Porcelain

Materials

Ormolu

Antique French Sevres Porcelain and Ormolu Jewelry Casket, 19th Century
Located in London, GB
rare indeed. The Sevres Porcelain manufactory always seemed to be in dire financial straits despite
Category

Antique 1870s French Porcelain

Materials

Ormolu

Antique Bleu Royale Sèvres Porcelain Ormolu Table Lamp, 19th Century
Located in London, GB
Porcelain manufactory always seemed to be in dire financial straits despite the incredibly fine works it
Category

Antique 1870s French Porcelain

Materials

Ormolu

Thunderbird 6 '1968' Poster
Located in London, GB
left in dire straits, forcing Brains himself to join the rescue attempt. Framing options: Glass and
Category

Vintage 1960s British Posters

Materials

Paper

Thunderbird 6 '1968' Poster
Thunderbird 6 '1968' Poster
H 30 in W 40 in D 0.1 in
Lynyrd Skynyrd Onstage at Knebworth Festival Vintage Original Photograph
By Michael Putland
Located in Las Vegas, NV
, Deep Purple, Queen, Status Quo, Paul McCartney, Eric Clapton, Elton John, Robert Plant, Dire Straits
Category

1970s Black and White Photography

Materials

Silver Gelatin

1937 Johnson Outboard Motor Display Nautical Folk Art
By Johnson Motor Company
Located in Palm City, FL
Steve Briggs and Ralph Evinrude purchased the Johnson company in 1935, the business was in dire straits
Category

Vintage 1930s American Nautical Objects

The Gorgon, mythical creature portrayed in ancient Greek literature
Located in Rome, IT
Antonietta, Carlo, Maria Agnese, Veniero, Sergio, Valentino and Maria Silvia – in dire financial straits. The
Category

1920s Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Plaster

Meissen Tall Figurines Cupid in Dire Straits by C. G. Juechtzer, circa 1870
By Christian Gottfried Juechtzer
Located in Vienna, AT
Meissen gorgeous rare and tall figurine group: Cupid being in dire straits. Manufactory
Category

Antique Late 19th Century German Neoclassical Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Meissen Figurines Cupid Being in Dire Straits J 82 by Juechtzer Made, circa 1860
By Christian Gottfried Juechtzer
Located in Vienna, AT
Meissen gorgeous figurine group: cupid being in dire straits The details are stunningly scupltured
Category

Antique 1860s German Empire Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

FINE HENRY VIII LINKED ANTIQUE 1631 CHARLES I ROCKiNG CHAIR DEPICTING ADAM & EVE
Located in GB
, one cannot ignore the dire straits that the family found themselves in: Margaret had recently given
Category

Antique 1630s English Charles II Rocking Chairs

Materials

Oak

Antique Ladies Walking Cane Stick with Sevres Porcelain Handle 19th Century
Located in London, GB
manufactory always seemed to be in dire financial straits despite the incredibly fine works it produced. In
Category

Antique 1880s English Sports Equipment and Memorabilia

Materials

Porcelain, Bamboo

Antique Ebonised Pier Cabinet Sevres Plaques c.1850
Located in London, GB
dire financial straits despite the incredibly fine works it produced. In fact, the king's insistence
Category

Antique 19th Century English Cabinets

Antique Pair Large French Cobalt Blue Sevres Style Vases Lamps 19th Century
Located in London, GB
Porcelain manufactory always seemed to be in dire financial straits despite the incredibly fine works it
Category

Antique 19th Century Vases

Materials

Ormolu

Antique Burr Walnut Casket Inset Sevres Porcelain Plaque, 19th Century
Located in London, GB
dire financial straits despite the incredibly fine works it produced. In fact, the king's insistence
Category

Antique 1870s French Porcelain

Materials

Ormolu

Antique Pair of French Ormolu and Sevres Bleu Celeste Porcelain Lamps
Located in London, GB
Porcelain manufactory always seemed to be in dire financial straits despite the incredibly fine works it
Category

Antique 1890s French Table Lamps

Materials

Ormolu

Antique French Sèvres Porcelain Quatrefoil Casket, 19th Century
Located in London, GB
Porcelain manufactory always seemed to be in dire financial straits despite the incredibly fine works it
Category

Antique 1860s French Decorative Boxes

Materials

Ormolu

Antique French Sevres Hand-Painted Porcelain Gilt Plate, 19th Century
Located in London, GB
Porcelain manufactory always seemed to be in dire financial straits despite the incredibly Fine works it
Category

Antique 1860s French Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Antique Large Sevres Porcelain Charger Louis XV M.Rochette, 19th Crntury
Located in London, GB
manufactory always seemed to be in dire financial straits despite the incredibly fine works it produced. In
Category

Antique 1850s French Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

19th Century Sevres Porcelain Cobalt Blue Porcelain Plate
Located in London, GB
manufactory always seemed to be in dire financial straits despite the incredibly Fine works it produced. In
Category

Antique 1880s French Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Antique Pair of Large French Bleu Celeste Sevres Vases Lamps 19th Century
Located in London, GB
manufactory always seemed to be in dire financial straits despite the incredibly fine works it produced. In
Category

Antique 1790s French Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Antique French Bronze Étagères Cake Stand with Three Sevres Plate, 19th Century
Located in London, GB
be in dire financial straits despite the incredibly fine works it produced. In fact, the king's
Category

Antique 1880s French Porcelain

Materials

Bronze

Antique Sevres Porcelain Ormolu Mounted Oval Dish, 19th Century
Located in London, GB
rare indeed. The Sevres Porcelain manufactory always seemed to be in dire financial straits despite
Category

Antique 1880s French Porcelain

Materials

Ormolu

Antique French Sevres Porcelain Gilt Armorial Napoleon III Plate, circa 1870
Located in London, GB
. The Sevres porcelain manufactory always seemed to be in dire financial straits despite the incredibly
Category

Antique 1870s French Napoleon III Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Antique French Sevres Bronze Etagère Cake Stand, 19th Century
Located in London, GB
rare indeed. The Sèvres Porcelain manufactory always seemed to be in dire financial straits despite
Category

Antique 1880s French Porcelain

Materials

Bronze

Antique Set of 4 Sevres Hand Painted Sevres Porcelain Cabinet Plates
Located in London, GB
manufactory always seemed to be in dire financial straits despite the incredibly fine works it produced. In
Category

Antique 1890s French Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Antique Satinwood Display Cabinet Sevres Plaques c.1860
Located in London, GB
manufactory always seemed to be in dire financial straits despite the incredibly fine works it produced. In
Category

Antique 19th Century English Cabinets

Materials

Satinwood

Antique Ebonised Display Cabinet Sevres Plaques c.1860
Located in London, GB
dire financial straits despite the incredibly fine works it produced. In fact, the king's insistence
Category

Antique 1860s French Cabinets

Sevres Style Gilded Celeste Light Blue Porcelain Jewellery Casket Late 20th C
Located in London, GB
dire financial straits despite the incredibly fine works it produced. In fact, the king's insistence
Category

Vintage 1980s Jewelry Boxes

Materials

Porcelain

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