Delft Mounted Objects

This signed polychromed bronze sculpture after Auguste Moreau beautifully captures the elegance and romantic spirit of the late 19th-century French Art Nouveau movement. Depicting a ...

Pair of fine antique ginger jars, circa 1699-1714) with pierced and cased cartouches and hand painted figural landscapes. Each with a different scene yet maintaining the mountain, la...

Murano glass woman is a beautiful glass decorative object, realized by Murano manufacture during the 1980s. This artwork represents a Venetian f...

Abstract Wooden Wall Art , Women Figure by Cor Dam The Netherlands Delft 1958 About Cor Dam Cor Dam (Delft, April 26, 1935 – July 29, 2019) trained ...

Bust of a young woman in marble and alabaster, height 68 cm for a width of 40 cm and a depth of 30 cm. Signed Prof. Besfi. Additional information: Material: Alabaster, Marble & onyx

Delft Blue ceramic set "The Blue Dodo" These two ceramic statues of a dodo is richly decorated with Delft blue floral decoration and is a creation by artist Pepijn van den Nieuwend...

Large antique sculpted marble figure of Caesar Augustus Italian, early 20th century Measures: Height 186cm, width 118cm, depth 44cm Known as the ‘Augustus of Prima Porta,’ the o...

Rendered in subtle, sculptural relief, this concrete plaque brings the mythic figure Gradiva— “she who walks” —into a contemporary narrative. Its mini...

Antique Pair of 19th-Century Boch Delft Blue & White Beaker Vases – Chinoiserie Design Offered for sale is a beautiful and highly decorative nearby pair of antique 19th-century Delft blue and white beaker vases. Crafted in the traditional Dutch Delftware style and inspired by Chinese porcelain, these striking vases feature a classic chinoiserie design that remains highly sought after by collectors and interior designers alike. Each ribbed octagonal vase is richly decorated with four finely painted panels depicting birds, Chinese scholar's rocks, ruyi motifs, and elegant quatrefoil cartouches. The design is enhanced by a prominent central bulbous band, inspired by the form of traditional Chinese Gu-shaped beaker vases. The detailed hand-painted blue and white decoration creates a timeless and sophisticated appearance, making this pair ideal for both traditional and contemporary interiors. These impressive Delft vases make exceptional mantel, console, or cabinet display pieces and are a wonderful addition to any collection of Delftware, blue and white ceramics, chinoiserie, or antique decorative arts. Condition: Good Details: Antique Boch Delftware beaker vases Dating from the 19th century Sold as a matching nearby pair Enchanting Blue and white Ribbed octagonal form Chinoiserie decoration with birds, Chinese rocks, ruyi motifs, and quatrefoil cartouches Central bulbous band inspired by Chinese Gu vases...

Wall decoration of four ceramic birds in Delft Blue Four very decorative white ceramic birds to hang on the wall. All four birds are printed with a...

Pair of Egyptian Revival Style Bronze Figural Bookends Material: Bronze, Stone A striking true pair of antique bookends executed in the Egyptian Revival style, each combining a scu...

An Antique Meissen Porcelain figure of a Dachshund dog, with double blue crossed swords mark under-glaze. This is a very well portrayed Dachs...

Provenance : In the same private collection for several generations, Burgundy. The canonical Gospels describe briefly the episode of the Nativity. It comprises three parts : • The Preludes : the Journey to Bethlehem, the Census • The Nativity • The Announce to the Shepherds and the Adoration of the Magi Only the Gospel according to Matthew (2, 1-12) speaks about the Adoration of the Magi. Staying vague about their number it does say they brought the newborn gold, incense and myrrh. The apocryphals, the fathers of the Church and many other authors have filled in the gaps of the evangelic tale. The sobriety and symbolic of the story have been a huge inspiration to artists. Although one of the oldest depictions of the Adoration of the Magi dates from the 2nd century the theme became very popular in Christian art during the late 14th century. One of the reasons explaining this success is that it celebrates both the Virgin and Christ at the same time. This important walnut panel is carved in a strong relief and depicts the different steps of the story of Jesus’ birth. On the left, the donkey and ox that have accompanied Mary and Joseph from Bethlehem are depicted behind a trough. On the thatch roof appears the star that would guide the magi to the place of birth of Jesus. Mary is wearing a veil and is seating on a bed. She holds her baby at arm’s length to present him to the magi. Saint Joseph is by her side. The old man is holding a cane in his left hand while from the right hand he seems to uncover himself to greet the visitors. A woman assists to the scene. In front of the holy family the three magi stand behind one another to pay their homage to the newborn. The first magi has a pointed beard. He is already kneeling out of deference and has placed his crown to his feet. He gives the baby a hanap filled with gold coins. This is Melchior as the legend describes him with white hair and a long beard. Caspar, the second magi bears a cup of incense. He is looking at the third magi and with his right hand he points to the star that has guided them there. He has a short beard and wears crakow shoes, breeches and a wide sleeved doublet. Finally Balthazar, the elegant last magi proceeds proudly towards the holy family with his one hand on the saber’s hilt and the other holding a cup. He brings the divine child the myrrh. He probably just dismounted as the horse can be seen behind him. The scene is set in a very detailed and narrative decor. In the right part of the panel the shepherd receive the announce of Jesus’ birth. An angel comes down from heaven with a scroll bearing the good news in his hands. The herding dog sleeps peacefully while sheeps graze. At the top of the cliff we notice the gilded sheeps enclosure. The panel’s moulded frame is carved with a foliated decor. In it’s centre appears a coat-of-arms. It is the alliance of the three magi’s arms. Indeed as it was common for legendary figures the three of them received imaginaries coat-of-arms. Thus, on a field of azure stands a star for Melchior, a crescent for Caspar and a pennon for Balthazar. This high-relief panel is undeniably the work of a very skilled and imaginative artist. This key moment in the New Testament is transposed to a contemporary environment thanks to the figures’ clothing and the rural daily life scene. This way the universal dimension of the episode is highlighted allowing a better understanding for the contemporaries. The sculptor has represented the episodes of the Adoration of the Magi and the Announce to the Shepherd with great talent and numerous details giving life to a picturesque and narrative scene. The important traces of polychromy give those already very animated scenes a stronger pictorial power and a rich dynamism. Because of the picturesque and familiar realism so dear to the artists of the late Medieval era, of the didactic function of this type of panel as well as the quality of the sculpture this piece is an astounding example of Burgundian art of the 15th century. Literature Louis Réau, Iconographie de l’Art chrétien...

Late 19th C marble bust of a young lady wearing a hat.

A rare pair of 18th Century Dutch Delft cows, blue and white, made in the De Twee Scheepjes (The Two Little Ships) factory, circa 1780. 24 cm (9 inches) lo...