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Vaudeville actress Fritzi Scheff was performing in Missoula at the time, saw the display, and purchased it for "actual money".

The first half of the 19th century saw a prolific increase in the popularity of applying new ideas to furniture principles, which allowed furniture to serve many purposes.

After a spell in Paris and Italy, his return to Britain in 1755 saw the opening of an architecture practice in London.

Measures: 18.5" high. 12" wide 6" deep Catalogue note: The family of Maltoni had not seen this artwork until they saw this example. There is a book currently being written on thi...

The very term conjures up a multitude of romantic images; huge ocean liners gliding effortlessly across moonlit seas; the sound of clinking cocktail glasses with a raucous jazz band ...

By 1849, under the guidance of George Trollope, they were also trading as an estate agency, letting and controlling property for the Grosvenor Estates and making furniture at West Ha...

The early 20th century saw French porcelain undergo major stylistic shifts with the rise of Art Nouveau and Art Deco.

This example has three bold saw-tooth medallions on a madder field, and could be easily integrated into either a traditional or contemporary interior. 6' 2" x 3' 10".

Later years Henri Matisse's Luxe, Calme et Volupté, which Dufy saw at the Salon des Indépendants in 1905, directed his interests towards Fauvism.

In 1876, on a trip to Brittany, he first saw the potential of realist subject matter, if treated seriously.

As the 19th Century progressed and the age of clipper ships saw a move towards ever more extreme clipper bows, there was a need to eliminate unnecessary weight aboard ship, especiall...

The abrashed field, surrounded by a myriad of symbolic motifs, unveils zigzag outlines with a saw-tooth border and majestic ziggurats. A primary border adorned with eight-pointed sta...

Robert le Mennoit, Robert l'Ermite, or Robert the Hermit saw a vision of God after a huge storm that destroyed his ship on his return from Syria.

ARTIST BIOGRAPHY Born in Amsterdam, Holland in 1886, Bernard de Hoog wanted to pursue art studies after showing some talent at a young age, but this was against the wishes of his fat...

While there are other examples of this three tiered table; they are all unique in their artisan of marquetry all being hand made with meticulously cut veneer to breathe a so called j...

This event, known as the Trois Glorieuses or "Three Glorious Days," saw the people of Paris rise up against the regime of King Charles X, leading to his overthrow and the installatio...

This yellow beaker was created during the Flight and Barr period of the factory (1792-1804) which, under the direction of Joseph Flight and Martin Barr, saw the development of a hard...

The Beautiful Era This stunning Belle Epoque/ Edwardian period ring is extremely elegant Belle Epoque time lasted a few years, it was a period abundant of creativity and saw the emer...

Verse reads, 'And When the Woman Saw that the tree Was Good for Food. and that it was Pleasant to the eyes. and a tree To be desired to make one wise she took of the fruit.

It was at Dulwich that he also saw his first works by Turner, an artist who remained a major influence throughout his career.

With an incredible freshness of line and meticulousness of sign, this original print represents the magnificent building of Hotel Saint-Charles in New Orléan city saw from the perspe...

Henley, Wilde's harshest critic, as "about as fin-de-Siecle a business as you ever saw" (Frankel, p. 155). Ricketts considered the designs for the illustrations and for the original ...

Known as Moai, these statues were a source of fascination for European explorers, who saw them as monumental relics of a lost or mysterious civilization.

Created in England during the Turn of the Century which saw the transition between the 19th to the 20th, this barrel features a sturdy oak body made vertical slats in the upper and l...

Weston wrote in his diary of seeing these shells in her studio, stating that that he ‘never saw a Chambered Nautilus before. If I had, my response would have been immediate!’

The early 20th century saw many European artists turning their attention to exotic locales, and the desert was a theme that sparked both mystery and intrigue.

Charles Knowles (1704 – 1777) was an officer of the Royal Navy, who saw service during the War of Jenkins' Ear, the War of the Austrian Succession, and the Seven Years War.

Period: Yuan-Ming Dynasty (1271-1644) Region: Longquan, China Medium: Celadon Type: Ewer Provenance : Acquired in late 1990s from Hongkong Reference 1) British Museum - Museum number...

His sponsorship allowed him to travel around visiting areas of interest including Naples where he was accompanied by the composer Bizet. Inspired by what he saw, he began producing ...

Inspired by the discoveries of Pompeii and Herculaneum, this era saw a revival of Greek and Roman styles. There was a sharp movement away from the Rococo style, as curved lines and h...

The engraving plates changed hands over time, eventually being acquired by Francois Halma, who utilized them in 1699 and later in 1705, with the titles being re-engraved in Dutch. Th...

The first half of the 19th century saw a prolific increase in the popularity of applying new ideas to traditional furniture principles, which allowed furniture to serve many purposes.

This design, which is one of the most iconic pieces of furniture created by Loos, has its origins in the British Arts and Crafts movement. The latter saw round tables with more then ...

His military career in the French army saw him promoted to brigadier in 1747, maréchal de camp in 1758, and lieutenant-general in 1762.

The Atlas was initially published in 1578 and saw subsequent re-publications in 1584, 1605, 1618/1619, 1695, 1698, 1704, and 1730.

The rim formed as splayed shells and acanthus scrolls, the swing handle formed as caryatids of female heads upon scrolls, the top of handle with an asymmetrical cast and applied cart...

I have another one in my home . I saw some others like this, but there were not authentic: done in another part of Africa for tourists.

The furniture and interior business of the 19th century saw an unprecedented series of revivals which brought back to vogue the styles characteristic of different historical periods.

The Frog who wants to be as big as the Ox A Frog saw an Ox Who seemed to him to be a good size. She, who was not as big as an egg at all, Envious, stretches, and swells, and works, T...

Sandberg had no art education and had to teach himself; he often chose intense colours and confident brushstrokes. The art students saw his great talent, and Carl Larsson took him to...

After Crystal Palace 1862 saw the first big break for the company when they won a prize at only the second Exhibition they attended, the prize was for suite of library furniture, of ...

Increasing industrialization saw a growth in a middle class based in the cities.

About the Maker: The maker of this print is associated with the 19th-century tradition of botanical illustration, which saw prominent figures such as Louis Van Houtte and his collabo...

Objecting to what they saw as the inherent conservatism of established academies, these groups 'seceded' or broke away from their parent institutions and launched their own, avant-ga...

The regiment was first raised in 1694 by Colonel Sir John Gibson, the Lieutenant-Governor of Portsmouth, as Sir John Gibson's Regiment of Foot and was posted to Newfoundland to prote...

In his earlier career, Cagliani appeared as a painter of a clear romantic taste, whom in some way saw himself discordant with the posthumous teachings of Mosè Bianchi.

With early 20th century lighting being one of our specialities, we too were thrilled when we first saw this amazing design. The combination of the vibrant colors and the unique and a...

The outbreak of World War I saw Madeline mobilised as a war artist, although his contributions in this capacity are relatively obscure.

* Zhou Dynasty Pottery (1046-256 BCE) The Zhou dynasty saw the continuation and further development of pottery techniques.

The face of the world changed for me. I saw everything that I had seen before, but in a different form and with a different harmony.”

Created in Morocco during the Turn of the Century which saw the transition between the 19th to the 20th, this Moorish style side chair captures our immediate attention with its abund...

**Historical Period**: It illustrates Greece during a formative period of its history, which saw the reorganization of its peoples and the development of classical Greek culture. 2.

In this way a number of pictures got into the market commenced by Morland, and finished by inferior hands, while hundreds of copies were made and sold as originals. 'I once saw,' say...

The Battle of Castiglione saw the French Army of Italy under General Napoleon Bonaparte attack an army of Habsburg Monarchy led by Feldmarschall Dagobert Sigmund von Wurmser on 5 Aug...

We Bought Out a Jeweler That Had Retired in the 1930's When We Opened this Envelope and Saw This New Unset Ring We Were Beyond Excited We Sent the Sapphire and Diamonds to GIA An...

Created in England during the Turn of the Century which saw the transition between the 19th to the 20th century, this iron sculpture depicts a male jockey holding a ring in his left ...

ABOUT TESTOLINI BROTHERS-TESTOLINI FRERES Fratelli Testolini saw its birth as a carpentry-cabinetmaking company; its owners were not ordinary personalities and immediately began to i...

J.C Loudon, the famous domestic style commentator and designer also gave mention of the chair within his hugely popular, “Encyclopaedia of Cottage, Farm and Villa Architecture & ...

Paul began work as mechanical work in a machine factory but he saw that to make any progress in his profession, he had to be able to draw; accordingly, in his spare time in the eveni...

Paul began work as mechanical work in a machine factory but he saw that to make any progress in his profession, he had to be able to draw; accordingly, in his spare time in the eveni...