Antique Iris

Elegant French Art Nouveau chandelier with sculptural bronze irises and opalescent glass shades

auction maximum: £320,258 achieved in 2001 for ‘Roses, Irises, Poppies and other Flowers in a Glass Vase

), irises (ayame), and other seasonal flowers bloom at the base of a large plum tree (ume), whose branches

patina and character. Provenance: The Iris Apfel Collection Remarks: A highly decorative and

motifs including bamboo, irises, grasses, and fluttering insects—classic themes inspired by Japanese art

delicacy of the composition. The surface is animated by a sophisticated naturalistic arrangement of iris

lower edge, where stylized clusters of irises and flowering stalks emerge. These delicate floral

, depicting a woman's face with long hair with enamel painted iris flowers and leaves. The Mauser

like iris that is interrupted by a few cracks and areas of wear which give authentic patina to the

Majolica Iris & Tulip compote and 5 desserts plates. Features raised red tulips. And a red iris flower

painted blooming Japanese iris. The design circumvents the cups and is one of the most beloved and well

(irises), nadeshiko (pinks), ajisai (hydrangea), keshi (poppies), kikyo (Chinese bellflower), hagi (bush

oxidation and craquelure texture. Etched into the frame is an elegant, scrolling floral motif like iris that

species, including Crocus, Iris, Gladiolus, pineapple (Ananas), Bromeliads, Tillandsia, Curcuma, and

, lilies, and iris. The upper and lower borders are finished with intricate polychrome floral cartouches

character. Remarks: A richly evocative example of Venetian painted furniture, this table captures Iris

stems and blooming irises that trace across the corners and shoulders of the piece. These botanical

By Sara Sax Iris glazed ceramic signed, numbered, dated 1903.

simbolizan la fascinación que esta flor despertaba en el periodo barroco. A su alrededor, rosas, iris y otras

like iris, roses, daisies, wild roses, orchids, pansies. They participated with success at different

Rare antique Rookwood Edward Cranch pilgrim flask / whiskey jug / vase featuring a brown iris glaze

impressive applied bamboo stalk, chrysanthemum and iris designs. The upper collet style rim of each piece is

figure surrounded by iris flowers, with a flying owl and a moon in the background. The flowing lines and

), *Lupinus versicolor* (blue lupine), *Iris pumila* (dwarf iris), and *Lysimachia hybrida* (yellow

. The plates are delicately hand painted with carnation and iris flowers. Produced by the renowned

Triebner Ens Manufacture and the artist Karl Ens Volkstedt. Vase decorated with a iris flower form neck

a Lotus Position, between stipple shaded rocky mounds displaying irises/ peonies. Above is an

Iris, the Greek goddess of the rainbow, was believed to bridge the realms of heaven and earth—a

*Genista triquetra* (three-angled broom). The right-hand engraving depicts *Iris Chinensis* (Chinese iris

square plaque is beautifully painted with a bouquet of flowers including roses, crocuses, iris and

daisy. The wide border displays scroll-edged and an iris (?) sprouts in the three dimensional cartouches

, symbolic flora, and stylised fauna. Decorative themes include irises, cherry blossoms, maple leaves

iris flowers, and a chrysanthemum amidst foliage. The rim of this impressive dish is encompassed

side is adorned with finely hand-painted floral bouquets—vibrant irises, anemones, daisies, and

vivid blue iris made of early synthetic material, which gives the buckle a captivating lifelike quality

iris, roses, daisies, wild roses, orchids, pansies. They participated with success at different

paintings. They produced an incredible whole range of flowers like iris, roses, daisies, wild roses, orchids

enamels and paintings. They produced an incredible whole range of flowers like iris, roses, daisies, wild

delicately inlaid with birds, butterflies, and seasonal flowers such as iris and wisteria, while larger gilt

and decorated with a pattern composed of iris flowers and leaves moved, the heart of each flower is

Iris's An antique Japanese, late Meiji period, enamel over brass vase. The vase has an amphora shaped

/pendant by the esteemed Krementz & Co. (circa 1910–1920) captures the delicate elegance of an iris in

mountainous landscapes highlighted with touches of gold and a lower section filled with blooming iris flowers

decoration, finely engraved with wisteria, a bird, ducks, and iris flowers, continuing the naturalistic

lace. Beside her is a glass vase filled with irises. Signature: Signed upper right Dimensions: Framed

piante di iris in fiore. Firma Masayuki è incisa sotto la base. Periodo: Meiji fine XIX sec. Dimensioni

Manufacture and the artist Karl Ens Volkstedt. A vase decorated with a iris flower form neck and reclining

the artist Karl Ens Volkstedt. A vase decorated with an iris flower form neck and reclining maidens

squill), and *Iris swertii*, whose elegant white and violet petals are beautifully shaded. These

for many years. Sparre was a co-founder of the Iris workshop, an influential centre for artistically

, Iris, Fringed Pink, Spatterdock, and the rare White Egret Orchid. Each species is observed with

crowned with a finely enameled polychrome iris blossom, its vibrant petals rendered in soft, naturalistic

crowned with a finely enameled polychrome iris blossom, its vibrant petals rendered in soft, naturalistic

silver box with iris motif on the lid. I have included a 19.25 inch sterling silver chain necklace for

detailed with a more realistic rendering of what reads as a pupil and iris. Set on a black modern metal

Gallé marquetry nesting tables in different woods, decorated with iris, wisteria, a frog on a water

Standard Glaze, Iris, and Vellum. She left the pottery in 1925 to join a convent. Dimensions: 5.5" x 4