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The third quarter of the 19th century saw an increased demand for architectural and sculptural terracotta.

TESTOLINI BROTHERS-TESTOLINI FRERES-TESTOLINI & SALVIATI Fratelli Testolini saw its birth as a carpentry-cabinetmaking company; its owners were not ordinary personalities and immedia...

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

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...

The period of growth was preceded by an era of isolation, with Japan to a large extent being closed to Western trade. The Meiji era saw a boom in diplomatic, technological and commer...

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...

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

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...

Appointed master shipwright to Deptford in 1755, Hayes specialised in building 74-gun third-rate warships such as Magnificent, Albion, Superb, Dragon and in 1768, as detailed on this...

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...

Wonderful salmons and multicolored shades in this geometric hand-hooked rug from Lancaster County, Pennsylvania .This wonderful multiple saw-tooth borders rug with an outlined border...

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

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 ...

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...

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!’

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 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.”

This antique table from Italy has a rectangular-shaped top, which is raised on a pair of saw-horse style legs at either far end, and braced with an H-shaped wood stretcher.

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 & ...

In contrast, the Yuan Dynasty saw technological advancements and cultural diversity that led to the emergence of a brighter, more transparent, and sometimes deeper oceanic shade of j...

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...

This early striped Navajo weaving bolster pillow has unusual saw tooth pattern in corners. The back is a dark chocolate cotton linen backing.

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...

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.

Created in France during the Turn of the Century which saw the transition between the 19th to the 20th, this wall mirror was hand carved in the manner typical of the Tramp Art style.

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...

Kan-no (1810-1880) was a peasant from the village of Iwashiro. In 1854 he saw Perry’s ship passing on the way to Edo Bay.

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 ...

Measures: 5'7 x 9'7 This beautifully muted antique Turkish Oushak displays a stretched central medallion filled with Sub-geometric floral motifs and capped with palmettes. The saw-...

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 ...

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".

Extremely Rare Pieces Referred to as "New Old Stock" or "NOS" We Bought Out a Jeweler That Had Retired in the 1930's When We Opened this Envelope and Saw This New Unset Ring We Wer...

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

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

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...

Under Frederick’s rule, Prussia engaged in several key conflicts, including the Seven Years' War (1756-1763), which saw major battles across Europe and involved complex alliances.

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...

It represents a transitional period between the art of Louis XIV’s reign, then considered rigid and cold but already relaxing from 1700, and Louis XV’s reign, which saw the rise of R...

Almost immediately he became friends with Nate Salisbury, Buffalo Bill Cody's energetic manager for the Wild West Show, and Schreyvogel spent many hours sketching the Indians and cow...

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 ...

Of his first encounter with it at an exhibition in Paris, he wrote home to his parents: "I never in my life saw more horrible things. . . .It was worse than the Chamber of Horrors. ....

However, the late 18th & early 19th centuries saw an increase in the wealth of sections of the peasantry, which, along with an increase in the number of skilled craftsmen and the sup...

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.

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.”

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...

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...

**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.

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.

Although Webb had an impressive output during his life and saw some modest success commercially, his paintings have become more popular since his death.

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...

Art critic Champfleury saw the work in the Salon, and sought out the artist to enlist him in the "Realists," a group anchored by Gustave Courbet.Legros picked up the art of etching b...

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.

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 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...

The second half of the eighteenth century saw a boom in natural history publications in France fuelled by such works as Buffon’s Histoire Naturelle.