Antique Slip

A fine pair of Italian 19th century Rococo style giltwood carved armchairs; the arched upholstered paneled backs with foliate scroll cresting and similar borders, having padded arm s...

Traces of cobalt blue pigment decorates the surface atop a layer of white clay slip, now faded to mere shadows of the original brushwork of peonies and linework.

Framing recommendations: This horizontal composition pairs beautifully with a wide ivory museum mat and a dark walnut or ebonized frame inspired by Ottoman woodwork. A subtle gilt sl...

Framing recommendations: The broad horizontal format is ideally suited to a wide ivory museum mat and a dark walnut or ebonized frame inspired by traditional Ottoman woodwork. A subt...

With snake-like bands painted in black slip on a red-orange background, the abstract decoration reflects the motifs that defined Cypriot artistic expression during this period.

A Greek Black Figure Style Grand Tour Lekythos, 19th Century Description: Features a distinctive narrow neck, a trumpet-shaped mouth, and a single handle, decorated with figures pai...

Unusually the beaded applied to the outer edge of the frame and a simple mould inner slip. Retaining its original mirror plate and panelled boarded back A wonderful example of th...

The linear decoration is executed in a dark manganese or iron-oxide slip, contrasting sharply against the warm, sun-baked orange of the natural clay.

Well presented in a vintage wooden frame with a gilt slip. Unsigned. On paper. Image size: 39.5 x 49.5cm.

Well presented in a rustic frame with canvas slip. On board. Image size: 17 x 11.5cm.

The base of the slanted shelves features a contoured bookend to prevent volumes from slipping. The two open sides create a curious and decorative internal niche.

The vessel's symmetrical, globular body, twin loop handles, and flaring neck reflect the refined and elegant forms of Black-on-Red ware Iron Age pottery production from the Mediterra...

The tapered form has a white slip finish and faded traces of the original translucent glaze, most likely a pale celadon.

The shoulders with eagle heads and scrolled foliate, conforming feet and lower cameo in the centre. The inner slip again in giltwood. Original boarded back, mirror with very little f...

Presented in the original giltwood frame — scrollwork moulding with a gilded inner slip — showing systematic age cracking to the gesso ground consistent with a frame of this period a...

Well presented in a gilt frame with a canvas slip. On canvas on stretchers. Image size: 33.5 x 51cm.

A charming, handmade redware jug with abstract fish decoration painted in black slip, iconic of early Iron Age Cypriot pottery, and still retaining its original export license.

Please Note – The original brass lock & handle plate has slipped down, so is in the wrong position in the images.

The inner edge is finished with a gilt slip, adding a subtle contrast and framing the mirror plate with warmth.

Fully restored by our in-house atelier, we matched this dress with a French haute couture cream silk crepe slip dress which has a lace hem line; it is slightly later - perhaps mid to...

19thC Regency Style Giltwood Convex Mirror - with reeded ebonised slip and cavetto ball moulded frame - 22" diam x 2.5"d

Likely once part of a larger garment or furnishing, these panels have been thoughtfully presented in a wooden frame with gilt slip. An elegant and collectible example of Indian text...

Modern popper fastenings have been discretely added to the left side at some point to enable the wearer to slip into the dress more effortlessly. This beautiful piece is truly immacu...

The Greek key design clearly visible with beaded inner slip framing the original glass plate mirror. Panelled and boarded back denoting age.

The work is inscribed below the image and is well presented in a maple wood frame with a gilt slip. On paper. Image size: 63.5 x 79cm.

Presented behind glass in an antique bird's eye maple frame with a gold slip. Unsigned. On canvas laid to board. Image size: 65 x 43cm.

It will best fit for round a UK size 6-8 or US 2 but particularly someone who is petite in stature and under 5'3". We placed a slip underneath this dress for some extra coverage.

Finished on all four sides, they appear very light and graceful thanks to the shaped profiles of the lower aprons; the same sinuous line runs along three sides at the top: the sides ...

The body is decorated with an eye-catching ochre slip, highlighted by a central decorative band and accented with precise bands of brown and light blue.

Loosely brushed characters and botanical motifs decorate the shoulders and sides, painted in iron brown pigments atop a creme-white clay slip. The sides and neck are sparsely banded ...

The re-entrant corners, sometimes referred to as creating a kit kat shaped frame design add a little to the overall elegance of the piece, as does the moulded decoration to the gilde...

Beautifully presented in a swept gilt frame with a linen slip. On canvas on stretchers. Image size: 47.5 x 59.5cm.

A bois de rose band runs along the inner perimeter, framing the grain of the wood as a true decorative motif, while the end grain border, slightly raised on three sides, discreetly s...

Dimensions exclude the frame and slip.

The clay is covered with a white slip, and some details, such as the eyes, eyebrows, lips, and part of the hair, remain after firing, having been painted cold.

The surface is richly decorated beneath a transparent glaze in a palette of turquoise, cobalt blue and yellow, all animated by fine manganese slip outlines. Stylised foliate motifs a...

The fastening system is a clasp and is slipped on from behind. Height : 2.7 cm approximately, width : 8.5 mm approximately, thickness : 12 mm approximately.

A good solid piece, made from sterling silver it is designed to slip over your match box to protect from the elements and also add a touch of class whilst at it.

Unsigned and held in a simple later ebonised frame with a gilt slip. Medium: Oil on canvas Overall size: 28” x 32½” / 71cm x 82cm Year of creation: c. 1695 Labels & Inscriptions: La...

The jar is cloaked in a crème-white slip reminiscent of Song-dynasty juluxian ware and finished with a crackled translucent glaze.

Rare white ground with multi-coloured details version and black slip-trailed decoration. Maker's marks to base printed, 'MINTONS LTD No1'.

The yellow pottery base is covered in a white slip with traces of blue pigment around the eyes.

This particular ding has an interesting, even patina from mineral accretions, not a white slip. Provenance: The John D. Nichols collection of ancient Chinese tomb pottery.

Age related discolouration and browning to the card, housed in a period ebonised and gilt slip frame. 21/16cm

In the first stage, it was coated with a brown slip glaze. Once this layer dried, it was covered with a dark glaze.

In the first stage, it was coated with a brown slip glaze. Once this layer dried, it was covered with a dark glaze.

A charming ancient Cypriot juglet, of the beloved amphora-type, covered in a vibrant red-brown slip with bands of concentric circle decoration in black pigment.

It is decorated in orange slip with bands of geometric patterns running across the body in horizontal and vertical wavy lines and zigzags.

Bold cartouches and scrolling ornament frame the rim, giving structure to the lively interior. A crisp yellow slip-painted border encircles each plate, intensifying the cobalt and gi...

Originating from France, these striking lights feature very heavy, thick satin pressed glass slip shades, beautifully moulded with a detailed flower and foliage motif.

Presented in a vintage gilt slip. Unsigned. On canvas on stretchers. Image size: 83 x 61cm.

The gilt frame with a velvet slip is in good condition, however, you should expect minor losses throughout.

The grey terracotta appears to have been covered in a reddish slip, which has significantly eroded and mineralized.

Framed in period oak frame with gold slip. Dimensions: Height 22.5 cm / 9" Width 27 cm / 10 " Framed height 42 cm / 16 " Framed width 51 cm / 20 1⁄4" Period 1900-1949 Year 1920 M...

Presented in a maple frame with gilt slip. Unsigned. Artist: English School, 19th century Title: Portrait of a Terrier Medium: Oil on board Size: 12.5 x 15 inches (32 x 38 cm) inclu...

Made from red pottery covered in a white slip, the painted details remain visible across the surfaces, preserving elements of their original visual richness.

An elegantly shaped and beautifully preserved jug, elongated in form and covered in a vibrant red-brown slip with bands of concentric circle decoration in black pigment.

They have been simply framed in Matt black, with gold slip and off white mounts.

France, 19th century Terracotta with slip decoration Good antique condition with surface wear commensurate with age

A set of three stoneware pieces with multicoloured slip and glaze in orange, green and brown tones.