Ignaz Mansch

This is a pair of patinated bronze cups with covers. A repousse of ivy leaves garland decorates the center of the cups’ body. Above and below it, there are a chain of beads adorning ...

Pair of Art Nouveau bronze vases having a shaped vase with engraved shaped handles raised on a circular base. Good antique condition consistent with age and use.

A stunning late 19th-century French Art Nouveau cylindrical glass vase, depicting a tree set against a multi-coloured landscape. The tree is rendered in relief through acid-etched ca...

Very rare form in antique style. Colored and embellished. A belted, compressed body with a narrow neck. Ground marked and signed: RINKIS Art Nouveau, circa 1890 (V-94).

Rozenburg earthenware vase, Holland, circa 1890s. Polychrome enameled with stylized flowers. Painted mark: Rozenburg denHaag K522 and the stork symbol. Measures: 8.63" H x 4" W. Mint condition. The Rozenburg Royal Delftware...

Beautiful French bronze vase from the Art Nouveau period, made during the early 1900s, fine French manufacture. The vase is made entirely of bronze,...

Patinated and gilt bronze mounted ewers with eagle head handles, resting on a base decorated with wreath of flowers and burners with flames, France, early 19th century. Measures: H...

A wonderful pair of bronze vases with high relief by Bardedienne. France, circa 1870.  

Pair of antique Medici vases France Bronze, marble Mid 19th century Dimensions: H x W x D: 37 x 12 x 12 cm Description: Beautiful and well-preserved pair of Medici vases in the style of Grand Tour objects. Each with a three-part pedestal made of Siena marble. Above the wider base we see a surrounding frieze of leaves and flowers on which the stele rests. A tazza vase...

A pair of late 19th century patinated bronze vases after Claude-Michel Clodion. After Claude-Michel Clodion Each vase of tapering form applied with two grotesque masks hung with la...

ABOUT IRIS The iris is a special and mysterious flower. Not only because of its striking appearance, but also from an artistic and historical point of view. It is also like a work of art, as though created by Mother Nature. The unique leaves of this plant not only create wonderful shadow casts, but also look as if they were painted by hand. It's no wonder that iris acts as the muse for countless artists, and can be seen in many famous works of art. The iris was first spotted in the time of Pharaoh Thutmose, in 1504 BC. He had the iris inscribed into the wall reliefs of a temple as a sign of his power, as well as decorating his sceptre with motifs of the flower. Since then, the iris has been a symbol of victory in Egypt. But the symbolism of the iris goes further than that. In Japan, the flower represents courage and is the symbol of the boys' festival. In Islamic cultures, the iris is a symbol of prosperity. In Europe, the flower was a popular weapon symbol in the Middle Ages and stood for chivalry. And in Christianity, the iris was seen as a symbol of the trinity because of its three-part flowers. With more than 300 varieties, the iris is now the most popular flower among growers and gardeners following the rose. Countless artists use the iris in their works and the flower is present in all eras. You can see the flower on furniture, vases, jewelry, fabrics, sculptures, coats of arms and much more. Did you know that the iris is also called the sword lily? It's not a coincidence that it used to symbolize physical and emotional pain and suffering caused by a weapon. We also see the flower in religious art, where it's often associated with Mary and Jesus. The iris is also associated with the Greek goddess Iris, where the flower symbolizes reconciliation and divine messages. This is also reflected in many paintings. Finally, the iris is also visible in Dutch and Flemish still-life paintings. This can be in a religious form, incorporated into an object or as a decorative flower. In the Art Nouveau art movement, the iris (along with other plants, such as the birch) was often used as an expression of feminine beauty. With its almost otherworldly appearance, the iris is perfectly suited to the Art Nouveau aesthetic and is featured in many well-known works of art. The poet of that era, Hermann Hesse...

An Incredible and Rare Pair of 19th Century French Islamic Style Patinated Bronze Alhambra Vases, Stamped Tiffany & Co. The vases draw inspiration from Islamic design and the Nas...