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Porcelain and Ormolu Mounted Bonheur Du Jour by Donald Ross
Porcelain and Ormolu Mounted Bonheur Du Jour by Donald Ross

Porcelain and Ormolu Mounted Bonheur Du Jour by Donald Ross

By Donald Ross

Located in London, GB

Ross exhibited at the Great Exhibition of 1851 in London and his work was retailed by top Victorian furniture stores.

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Antique Late 19th Century English High Victorian Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Ormolu

1920s Antique Indian Floral Design Rug
1920s Antique Indian Floral Design Rug

1920s Antique Indian Floral Design Rug

Located in Los Angeles, US

For the first time, in 1851, at the Great Exhibition in the Crystal Palace, Queen Victoria exposed the world, including laypeople, to the exotic look and feel of the Orient, and bega...

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Antique Early 1900s Indian Other Indian Rugs

Materials

Wool, Cotton

Antique Indian Amritsar Floral Design Rug
Antique Indian Amritsar Floral Design Rug

Antique Indian Amritsar Floral Design Rug

Located in Los Angeles, US

For the first time, in 1851, at the Great Exhibition in the Crystal Palace, Queen Victoria exposed the world, including laypeople, to the exotic look and feel of the Orient, and bega...

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Antique Early 1900s Indian Other Indian Rugs

Materials

Wool, Cotton

Antique Botanical Indian Amritsar Rug
Antique Botanical Indian Amritsar Rug

Antique Botanical Indian Amritsar Rug

Located in Los Angeles, US

For the first time, in 1851, at the Great Exhibition in the Crystal Palace, Queen Victoria exposed the world, including laypeople, to the exotic look and feel of the Orient, and bega...

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Antique Early 1900s Indian Empire Indian Rugs

Materials

Wool, Cotton

Antique Indian Amritsar Rug with Floral Design
Antique Indian Amritsar Rug with Floral Design

Antique Indian Amritsar Rug with Floral Design

Located in Los Angeles, US

For the first time, in 1851, at the Great Exhibition in the Crystal Palace, Queen Victoria exposed the world, including laypeople, to the exotic look and feel of the Orient, and bega...

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Antique Early 1900s Asian Other Russian and Scandinavian Rugs

Materials

Wool, Cotton

Louis XVI Style Marquetry Inlaid Encoignures by Paul Sormani, French, circa 1870
Louis XVI Style Marquetry Inlaid Encoignures by Paul Sormani, French, circa 1870

Louis XVI Style Marquetry Inlaid Encoignures by Paul Sormani, French, circa 1870

By Paul Sormani

Located in Brighton, West Sussex

L'Ameublement d'art français : 1850-1900, Les Editions de l'Amateur, (Paris), 2010. Meyer, Jonathan. Great Exhibitions - London, New York, Paris, Philadelphia, 1851-1900, Antique ...

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Antique Mid-19th Century French Louis XVI Corner Cupboards

Materials

Bronze

Louis XV Style Gilt-Bronze Encrier by Paul Sormani, French c 1870
Louis XV Style Gilt-Bronze Encrier by Paul Sormani, French c 1870

Louis XV Style Gilt-Bronze Encrier by Paul Sormani, French c 1870

By Paul Sormani

Located in Brighton, West Sussex

L'Ameublement d'art français : 1850-1900, Les Editions de l'Amateur, (Paris), 2010. Meyer, Jonathan. Great Exhibitions - London, New York, Paris, Philadelphia, 1851-1900, Antique Co...

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Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XV Inkwells

Materials

Bronze

Pair of Louis XVI Style Mahogany Pedestals, Attributed to Sormani, circa 1870
Pair of Louis XVI Style Mahogany Pedestals, Attributed to Sormani, circa 1870

Pair of Louis XVI Style Mahogany Pedestals, Attributed to Sormani, circa 1870

By Sormani

Located in Brighton, West Sussex

L'Ameublement d'art français : 1850-1900, Les Editions de l'Amateur, (Paris), 2010. Meyer, Jonathan. Great Exhibitions - London, New York, Paris, Philadelphia, 1851-1900, Antique ...

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Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Pedestals and Columns

Materials

Bronze

Pair of 19th Century Barbezat & Cie Cast Iron & Teak Garden Chairs
Pair of 19th Century Barbezat & Cie Cast Iron & Teak Garden Chairs

Pair of 19th Century Barbezat & Cie Cast Iron & Teak Garden Chairs

Located in Hudson, NY

They produced award-winning designs throughout the 1830s and 1840s Considered the French version of Coalbrookdale as both firms were awarded prestigious council medals in the Great E...

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Antique Mid-19th Century French Patio and Garden Furniture

Materials

Iron

Swiss Brienz Black Forest Hand-Carved Wood Bear Pipe Tobacco Holder Stand
Swiss Brienz Black Forest Hand-Carved Wood Bear Pipe Tobacco Holder Stand

Swiss Brienz Black Forest Hand-Carved Wood Bear Pipe Tobacco Holder Stand

Located in Hamilton, Ontario

Soon owning one of these sculptures was a status of luxury and wealth, and travel. Exhibits such as "Great Exhibition in London (1851)", "Centennial Exhibit in Philadelphia (1876)", ...

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Early 20th Century Swiss Black Forest Animal Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Twin Fusee mantel clock By William Payne
Twin Fusee mantel clock By William Payne

Twin Fusee mantel clock By William Payne

By Payne and Co. 1

Located in Amersham, GB

The company exhibited at the Great Exhibition of 1851. Examples of Payne & Co.’s work are held in the Royal Collection, the Victoria & Albert Museum, and the the collection of the Na...

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Antique 1820s English Rococo Revival Mantel Clocks

Materials

Bronze, Steel, Ormolu

F. Barbedienne, A Suite of Three French Ormolu and Champleve Enamel Jardinieres
F. Barbedienne, A Suite of Three French Ormolu and Champleve Enamel Jardinieres

F. Barbedienne, A Suite of Three French Ormolu and Champleve Enamel Jardinieres

By Ferdinand Barbedienne

Located in Long Island City, NY, NY

He was to achieve great recognition for his work throughout his long career, including a medal for excellence at the London Exhibition of 1862 and a Gold medal at the Exposition Univ...

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Antique 19th Century French Napoleon III Planters, Cachepots and Jardini...

Materials

Bronze, Enamel, Ormolu

Blaise Bontems Musical Automaton Singing birds and Clock under glass dome
Blaise Bontems Musical Automaton Singing birds and Clock under glass dome

Blaise Bontems Musical Automaton Singing birds and Clock under glass dome

Located in Leuven , BE

After honing his craft in Vosges, he established his own workshop in Paris in 1849, showcasing his creations at the Great Exhibition in London in 1851. Praised by exhibition jurors a...

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Antique 19th Century French Taxidermy

Materials

Metal

Reclaimed Red Granite Sundial with Negretti & Zambra Dial Plate
Reclaimed Red Granite Sundial with Negretti & Zambra Dial Plate

Reclaimed Red Granite Sundial with Negretti & Zambra Dial Plate

By Negretti & Zambra

Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire

Established in 1850 by fellow Anglo-Italians Joseph Warren Zambra and Enrico (Henry) Angelo Ludovico Negretti, the business first specialised in thermometers and barometers, exhibiti...

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Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Sundials

Materials

Stone, Limestone, Granite, Metal, Bronze

Important specimen marble Table by the Woodley family in Devon, England.
Important specimen marble Table by the Woodley family in Devon, England.

Important specimen marble Table by the Woodley family in Devon, England.

Located in London, GB

The year 1851 was to be a very important year for him as a marble table was displayed by the family at the Great Exhibition and won a medal. The table was later sold to an illustrio...

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Antique Mid-19th Century English High Victorian Center Tables

Materials

Marble

Terrestrial Globe by W. & A.K. Johnston
Terrestrial Globe by W. & A.K. Johnston

Terrestrial Globe by W. & A.K. Johnston

By W. & A.K. Johnston

Located in New Orleans, LA

They quickly rose to the forefront of British globe manufacturing, receiving a royal appointment from Queen Victoria. In 1851, at the Great Exhibition, the brothers introduced their ...

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Antique 19th Century English Victorian Globes

Materials

Brass

A Louis XV Style Gilt-Bronze Mounted Marquetry Commode, By Paul Sormani
A Louis XV Style Gilt-Bronze Mounted Marquetry Commode, By Paul Sormani

A Louis XV Style Gilt-Bronze Mounted Marquetry Commode, By Paul Sormani

By Paul Sormani

Located in Brighton, West Sussex

L'Ameublement d'art français : 1850-1900, Les Editions de l'Amateur, (Paris), 2010. Meyer, Jonathan. Great Exhibitions - London, New York, Paris, Philadelphia, 1851-1900, Antique Co...

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Antique 19th Century French Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Marble, Ormolu

Expanding Jupe Dining Table by Johnstone and Jeanes
Expanding Jupe Dining Table by Johnstone and Jeanes

Expanding Jupe Dining Table by Johnstone and Jeanes

By Robert Jupe

Located in New Orleans, LA

The firm would eventually achieve international fame for its remarkable designs, exhibiting a "circular table made on the expanding principle" like this one at the Great Exhibition o...

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Antique 19th Century English Victorian Dining Room Tables

Materials

Mahogany

Large George iv Silver Sideboard Dish, Made by Joseph Angell II, 1828
Large George iv Silver Sideboard Dish, Made by Joseph Angell II, 1828

Large George iv Silver Sideboard Dish, Made by Joseph Angell II, 1828

By Joseph Angell II

Located in London, GB

Joseph Angell subsequently made a number of copies, one of which was exhibited in the Great Exhibition of 1851, another was owned by Hugh Percy, 3rd Duke of Northumberland, and this ...

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Antique Early 19th Century English George IV Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Sterling Silver

A large pair French 19th century patinated bronze figural torchès
A large pair French 19th century patinated bronze figural torchès

A large pair French 19th century patinated bronze figural torchès

By F. Barbedienne Foundry, François-Christophe-Armand Toussaint

Located in Brighton, Sussex

The present lot corresponds to the tallest edition. At the 1862 Great Exhibition in London, Graux-Marly also exhibits a cast of these torchères, described by the French reporter Deh...

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Antique Mid-19th Century French Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Napoléon III Marble Mantle Clock by James Pradier, France, Circa 1860
Napoléon III Marble Mantle Clock by James Pradier, France, Circa 1860

Napoléon III Marble Mantle Clock by James Pradier, France, Circa 1860

By J. Pradier

Located in Brighton, West Sussex

In 1851, Pradier exhibited her at the Great Exhibition in London and his was the only work by a French sculptor to be awarded a council medal.

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Antique 19th Century French Napoleon III Mantel Clocks

Materials

Griotte Marble, Bronze

William IV Rosewood Breakfront Side Cabinet
William IV Rosewood Breakfront Side Cabinet

William IV Rosewood Breakfront Side Cabinet

Located in Lymington, Hampshire

Throughout the 1840s they were involved in major commissions for institutions in the City of London and in 1851 they exhibited at the Great Exhibition, showing a suite of walnut bedr...

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Antique 1830s English William IV Sideboards

Materials

Rosewood

Régence Style Side Cabinet with Lacquer Panels Attributed to Paul Sormani c 1890
Régence Style Side Cabinet with Lacquer Panels Attributed to Paul Sormani c 1890

Régence Style Side Cabinet with Lacquer Panels Attributed to Paul Sormani c 1890

By Paul Sormani

Located in Brighton, West Sussex

L'Ameublement d'art français : 1850-1900, Les Editions de l'Amateur, (Paris), 2010. Meyer, Jonathan. Great Exhibitions - London, New York, Paris, Philadelphia, 1851-1900, Antique Co...

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Antique Late 19th Century French Cabinets

Materials

Wood

Antique Map of Holland with Colorful Vignettes, 1851
Antique Map of Holland with Colorful Vignettes, 1851

Antique Map of Holland with Colorful Vignettes, 1851

Located in Langweer, NL

He began a partnership with a Frederick Tallis, possibly his brother, but their collaboration ended in 1849. For the Great Exhibition of 1851, Tallis published the Illustrated World ...

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Antique 19th Century British Maps

Materials

Paper

William Theed the Younger 1804-91 Marble Bust of William Ewart Gladstone 1868
William Theed the Younger 1804-91 Marble Bust of William Ewart Gladstone 1868

William Theed the Younger 1804-91 Marble Bust of William Ewart Gladstone 1868

Located in Lowestoft, GB

He showed work in the 1851 Great Exhibition, and among other high points were a group for the Albert Memorial, and five standing figures on the Inland Revenue side of Somerset House,...

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Antique 1860s English Victorian Busts

Materials

Marble

Antique Map of British Guayana with Insets of Georgetown, Devil's Rock Etc, 1851
Antique Map of British Guayana with Insets of Georgetown, Devil's Rock Etc, 1851

Antique Map of British Guayana with Insets of Georgetown, Devil's Rock Etc, 1851

Located in Langweer, NL

He began a partnership with a Frederick Tallis, possibly his brother, but their collaboration ended in 1849. For the Great Exhibition of 1851, Tallis published the Illustrated World ...

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Antique Mid-19th Century British Maps

Materials

Paper

Fine Pair of Louis XVI Style Mahogany Cabinets by Paul Sormani, circa 1870
Fine Pair of Louis XVI Style Mahogany Cabinets by Paul Sormani, circa 1870

Fine Pair of Louis XVI Style Mahogany Cabinets by Paul Sormani, circa 1870

By Paul Sormani

Located in Brighton, West Sussex

L'Ameublement d'art français : 1850-1900, Les Editions de l'Amateur, (Paris), 2010. Meyer, Jonathan. Great Exhibitions - London, New York, Paris, Philadelphia, 1851-1900, Antique Co...

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Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Cabinets

Materials

Bronze

Two Russian Malachite and Gilt Bronze Urns, Designed by Galberg
Two Russian Malachite and Gilt Bronze Urns, Designed by Galberg

Two Russian Malachite and Gilt Bronze Urns, Designed by Galberg

By Ekaterinburg Faceting Factory, Russia

Located in London, GB

Russia used the international art shows of the 19th Century, such as the Great Exhibition in London in 1850, to showcase grand pieces of malachite decorative art and furniture.

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Antique 1830s Russian Neoclassical Vases

Materials

Malachite, Ormolu, Bronze

Victorian Taxidermy Diorama of a 'Confusion' (5) of Weasels, England, 1880
Victorian Taxidermy Diorama of a 'Confusion' (5) of Weasels, England, 1880

Victorian Taxidermy Diorama of a 'Confusion' (5) of Weasels, England, 1880

By Rowland Ward

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Victorian taxidermy like this reflects the era’s fascination with the natural world and the growing popularity of parlor natural history displays inspired by Darwinian science and th...

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Antique Late 19th Century English High Victorian Taxidermy

Materials

Glass, Hardwood

A George IV rosewood and scagliola occasional table attributed to Gillows c.1825
A George IV rosewood and scagliola occasional table attributed to Gillows c.1825

A George IV rosewood and scagliola occasional table attributed to Gillows c.1825

By Gillows of Lancaster & London

Located in Lymington, Hampshire

One famous example of their work is a scagliola top of a table exhibited by the brothers at the Great Exhibition of 1851. Having previously been on loan to the Los Angeles Museum it ...

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Antique 1820s English William IV Side Tables

Materials

Scagliola, Rosewood

Antique Pair of Framed Wax Portrait Reliefs of Mr. and Mrs. Blaauw 19th Century
Antique Pair of Framed Wax Portrait Reliefs of Mr. and Mrs. Blaauw 19th Century

Antique Pair of Framed Wax Portrait Reliefs of Mr. and Mrs. Blaauw 19th Century

Located in London, GB

He exhibited at the Royal Academy between 1829 and 1859 and showed his work at the Great Exhibition in 1851. Condition: In excellent condition, please see photos for confirmation.

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Antique 1850s English Decorative Art

Materials

Giltwood

Victorian Writing Table Mahogany Desk Holland and Sons 1870
Victorian Writing Table Mahogany Desk Holland and Sons 1870

Victorian Writing Table Mahogany Desk Holland and Sons 1870

Located in Potters Bar, GB

They were also known for producing high-end upholstery and decorative pieces. Exhibition success: Holland & Sons showcased their work at major exhibitions, including the great exhib...

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Antique 1870s Victorian Desks

Materials

Mahogany

Antique Sterling Silver Candelabras Pair of Pure Silver Candle Holders Hallmarke
Antique Sterling Silver Candelabras Pair of Pure Silver Candle Holders Hallmarke

Antique Sterling Silver Candelabras Pair of Pure Silver Candle Holders Hallmarke

Located in Wembley, GB

The firm participated in the 1851 Great Exhibition, the International Exhibition (1862), the Sydney Exhibition (1879), the Melbourne Exhibition (1881) and the 1915 British Industries...

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Vintage 1910s British Art Deco Candelabras

Materials

Metal, Silver, Sterling Silver, Sheet Metal

‘Grand Psyche’, Monumental Art Nouveau Mirror by Maison Millet
‘Grand Psyche’, Monumental Art Nouveau Mirror by Maison Millet

‘Grand Psyche’, Monumental Art Nouveau Mirror by Maison Millet

By Claudius Marioton, Maison Millet

Located in London, GB

Literature: Jonathan Meyer, Great Exhibitions 1851-1900: London-Paris-New York-Philadelphia, pg. 320 Victor Champier, Les industries d'art à l'Exposition universelle de 1900, pg. 311

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Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Floor Mirrors and Full-Length Mirrors

Materials

Bronze, Ormolu

Charles-Guillame Diehl and Jean Brandely Museum Quality Neo-Grec Torchères, 1870
Charles-Guillame Diehl and Jean Brandely Museum Quality Neo-Grec Torchères, 1870

Charles-Guillame Diehl and Jean Brandely Museum Quality Neo-Grec Torchères, 1870

By Charles-Guillaume Diehl

Located in Long Island City, NY, NY

Diehl participated in the Great Exhibition in 1851 and in all the major international exhibitions during the mid-19th century thereafter.

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Antique Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Pedestals

Materials

Ormolu

African tribal dance acrylic on board painting Africa
African tribal dance acrylic on board painting Africa

African tribal dance acrylic on board painting Africa

By George Lilanga

Located in Sitges, Barcelona

In that year a great exhibition was held in Washington D.C. in which 100 of his works were shown.

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Early 2000s Tribal Figurative Paintings

Materials

Acrylic, Board

A Strut Clock in The Manner of Thomas Cole by Howell, James & Co.
A Strut Clock in The Manner of Thomas Cole by Howell, James & Co.

A Strut Clock in The Manner of Thomas Cole by Howell, James & Co.

By Thomas Cole (Clockmaker)

Located in Amersham, GB

Howell, James & Co exhibited at the Great Exhibition of 1851 and the International Exhibition of 1862 to great fanfare, they exhibited similar strut clocks to this model.

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Antique 1860s English Baroque Revival Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Ormolu

Leonardi Leoncillo Italian Sculpture Chandelier, 1950s for Lumi, Milano.
Leonardi Leoncillo Italian Sculpture Chandelier, 1950s for Lumi, Milano.

Leonardi Leoncillo Italian Sculpture Chandelier, 1950s for Lumi, Milano.

By Leoncillo Leonardi, Lumi

Located in bari, IT

In 1944 he takes part to a great exhibition at Galleria Nazionale di Arte Moderna in Rome.

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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

19C English Naval Captain's Sea Chest
19C English Naval Captain's Sea Chest

19C English Naval Captain's Sea Chest

Located in Dallas, TX

He travelled to London for the 1851 Great Exhibition and caused a storm when he managed to pick both a Bramah lock and also the famous Chubb detector lock.

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Antique Mid-19th Century English Early Victorian Blanket Chests

Materials

Oak

Napoléon III Gilt-Bronze Mounted Mahogany Buffet by Maison Grohé, circa 1860
Napoléon III Gilt-Bronze Mounted Mahogany Buffet by Maison Grohé, circa 1860

Napoléon III Gilt-Bronze Mounted Mahogany Buffet by Maison Grohé, circa 1860

By Guillaume Grohe

Located in Brighton, West Sussex

Bibliography: Meyer, Jonathan. Great Exhibitions - London, New York, Paris, Philadelphia, 1851-1900, Antique Collectors' Club, (Woodbridge, UK), 2006; pps. 97, 98, 100, 230.

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Antique Mid-19th Century French Napoleon III Buffets

Materials

Bronze

Antique Map of England and Wales with Decorative Vignettes, 1851
Antique Map of England and Wales with Decorative Vignettes, 1851

Antique Map of England and Wales with Decorative Vignettes, 1851

Located in Langweer, NL

He began a partnership with a Frederick Tallis, possibly his brother, but their collaboration ended in 1849. For the Great Exhibition of 1851, Tallis published the Illustrated World ...

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Antique 19th Century Maps

Materials

Paper

Early Victorian Ashford Marble Table
Early Victorian Ashford Marble Table

Early Victorian Ashford Marble Table

Located in Lymington, Hampshire

By the 19th century Ashford marble was in vogue both for furniture and ornaments with numerous outstanding pieces being displayed at the 1851 Great Exhibition by such manufacturers a...

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Antique 1840s English Early Victorian Tables

Materials

Marble

Anglo-Chinese Hardwood Naval Officer’s Campaign Chest
Anglo-Chinese Hardwood Naval Officer’s Campaign Chest

Anglo-Chinese Hardwood Naval Officer’s Campaign Chest

Located in Lymington, Hampshire

In 1851, he designed a special secure display case for the Koh-I-Noor diamond for its appearance at The Great Exhibition, London, 1851.

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Antique 1820s Chinese Campaign Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Hardwood

Martin Hall & Co. English Silver-Plated Tea And Coffee Service
Martin Hall & Co. English Silver-Plated Tea And Coffee Service

Martin Hall & Co. English Silver-Plated Tea And Coffee Service

Located in Prato, Tuscany

Throughout its history, Martin, Hall & Co. participated in several major international exhibitions, including the Great Exhibition of 1851 in London, the International Exhibition...

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Antique Mid-19th Century British Victorian Sheffield and Silverplate

Materials

Silver Plate

A Napoleon III Period Sèvres Style Porcelain Three-Piece Clock Garniture
A Napoleon III Period Sèvres Style Porcelain Three-Piece Clock Garniture

A Napoleon III Period Sèvres Style Porcelain Three-Piece Clock Garniture

By Jean-François Denière

Located in Brighton, West Sussex

Renowned for the quality of its production, Denière et fils exhibited at many of the great exhibitions of the period, including the London International Exhibition of 1862 where they...

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Antique 19th Century French Napoleon III Mantel Clocks

Materials

Enamel, Ormolu

Delft – 19-03-23, Drawing, Pencil/Colored Pencil on Paper

Delft – 19-03-23, Drawing, Pencil/Colored Pencil on Paper

By Corne Akkers

Located in Yardley, PA

Sunday the 19th that was, visiting the Rijksmuseum for the big Vermeer exhibition. The Prinsenhof offered a great exhibition on the times of Vermeer in Delft.

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2010s Impressionist Drawings and Watercolor Paintings

Materials

Pencil

19th Century Gilt Bronze and Malachite Three Piece Desk Set - Leuchars of London
19th Century Gilt Bronze and Malachite Three Piece Desk Set - Leuchars of London

19th Century Gilt Bronze and Malachite Three Piece Desk Set - Leuchars of London

By Leuchars & Son

Located in Long Island City, NY

Leuchars exhibited and won prize medals for his dressing cases at the Great Exhibition of 1851 and the International Exhibition of 1862, winning a further silver medal at the Interna...

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Antique Early 19th Century English Belle Époque Desk Sets

Materials

Malachite, Bronze, Ormolu

Ornamental Turning Lathe, No. 1906 by Holtzapffel & Co
Ornamental Turning Lathe, No. 1906 by Holtzapffel & Co

Ornamental Turning Lathe, No. 1906 by Holtzapffel & Co

Located in New Orleans, LA

The firm exhibited and won medals for its ornamental lathes at several World’s Fairs, including the Great Exhibition of 1851 and the International Inventions Exhibition of 1885.

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Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Scientific Instruments

Materials

Brass, Iron

English 19th C. Thomas Webb & Sons Double Handle Cameo Vase, Signed G. Woodall
English 19th C. Thomas Webb & Sons Double Handle Cameo Vase, Signed G. Woodall

English 19th C. Thomas Webb & Sons Double Handle Cameo Vase, Signed G. Woodall

By Thomas Webb & Sons, George Woodall

Located in New York, NY

Founded in 1837, Thomas Webb & Sons quickly established a reputation as the “Crystal King of England,” cementing this title with prizes at London’s Great Exhibition of 1851 and Paris...

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Antique 1880s English Neoclassical Vases

Materials

Crystal

François-Désiré FROMENT-MEURICE, Silver, Agate and Malachite Tazza Decorated
François-Désiré FROMENT-MEURICE, Silver, Agate and Malachite Tazza Decorated

François-Désiré FROMENT-MEURICE, Silver, Agate and Malachite Tazza Decorated

By François-Désiré Froment-Meurice

Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR

The entire dressing table (table, mirror, candelabra, caskets) was presented in London at the Great Exhibition of 1851, where its virtuosity ensured Froment-Meurice’s triumph.

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Antique 1850s French Renaissance Revival Vases

Materials

Agate, Enamel, Silver

Louis XVI Style Mahogany Side Cabinet by Henry Dasson, French, circa 1880
Louis XVI Style Mahogany Side Cabinet by Henry Dasson, French, circa 1880

Louis XVI Style Mahogany Side Cabinet by Henry Dasson, French, circa 1880

By Henry Dasson

Located in Brighton, West Sussex

Jonathan Meyer illustrates a number of exceptional items exhibited by Dasson in 1889 in his book on the Great Exhibitions. French, circa 1880.  

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Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Cabinets

Materials

Bronze

Rare Pair of Louis XVI Style Vitrines de Milieu by Paul Sormani, circa 1870
Rare Pair of Louis XVI Style Vitrines de Milieu by Paul Sormani, circa 1870

Rare Pair of Louis XVI Style Vitrines de Milieu by Paul Sormani, circa 1870

By Paul Sormani

Located in Brighton, West Sussex

L'Ameublement d'art français : 1850-1900, Les Editions de l'Amateur, (Paris), 2010. Meyer, Jonathan. Great Exhibitions - London, New York, Paris, Philadelphia, 1851-1900, Antique ...

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Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Vitrines

Materials

Bronze

André Aucoc Paris Set of Six Wine or Champagne Coasters in Sterling Silver.
André Aucoc Paris Set of Six Wine or Champagne Coasters in Sterling Silver.

André Aucoc Paris Set of Six Wine or Champagne Coasters in Sterling Silver.

By A. Aucoc

Located in Skanninge, SE

His craftsmanship was further acknowledged internationally when he won a prize medal at the Great Exhibition in London in 1851. In 1854, Casimir Aucoc was succeeded by his son Louis...

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Early 20th Century French Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

19th Century French Louis XVI Gilt Bronze S.Cloud Chandelier after P.P. Thomire
19th Century French Louis XVI Gilt Bronze S.Cloud Chandelier after P.P. Thomire

19th Century French Louis XVI Gilt Bronze S.Cloud Chandelier after P.P. Thomire

Located in Berlin, DE

Mestdagh, Camille & Lécoules, Peter (2010), 'L'Ameublement d'Art Français, 1850-1900', Editions de l'Amateur, Paris; p.262-276.   Meyer, Jonathan, Great Exhibitions - London, Ne...

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Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Bronze

Secretaire "À Abattant" Signed Hyppolyte-Edme Pretot, Paris, 19th Century
Secretaire "À Abattant" Signed Hyppolyte-Edme Pretot, Paris, 19th Century

Secretaire "À Abattant" Signed Hyppolyte-Edme Pretot, Paris, 19th Century

By Hippolyte-Edme Pretot

Located in Madrid, ES

He showed some of his best works at the Exposition Nationale de France in 1849 and at the Great Exhibition in London in 1851 he obtained a Medal.

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Antique 19th Century French Neoclassical Secretaires

Materials

Bronze

Set of Four Antique English Victorian Mahogany Hall Chairs by Holland & Sons
Set of Four Antique English Victorian Mahogany Hall Chairs by Holland & Sons

Set of Four Antique English Victorian Mahogany Hall Chairs by Holland & Sons

By Holland & Sons

Located in Glasgow, GB

Throughout this time Holland & Sons were at the forefront of the movement for improvement in design as well as production of furniture and supplied pieces for various British and Eur...

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Antique Mid-19th Century English Early Victorian Side Chairs

Materials

Mahogany

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Great Exhibition For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the great exhibition you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Each great exhibition for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using metal, wood and bronze. If you’re shopping for a great exhibition, we have 1266 options in-stock, while there are 14 modern editions to choose from as well. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect great exhibition — we have versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century are available. A great exhibition, designed in the Victorian, Art Deco or Louis XVI style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. Many designers have produced at least one well-made great exhibition over the years, but those crafted by Minton, Elkington & Co. and Hugo Mohl are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is a Great Exhibition?

Prices for a great exhibition can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $0 and can go as high as $5,807,050, while the average can fetch as much as $2,533.