20TH CENTURY DESIGN Decorative Objects

Mid-Century Modern Concrete Planter – 1960s English Design Discover this exquisite Mid-Century Modern concrete planter from England, dating ba...

Mid-Century Modern Concrete Planter – 1960s English Design Discover this exquisite Mid-Century Modern concrete planter from England, dating ba...

This wonderful over sized 19th Century Dairy Bowl was found in the darkest depths of The historic Cotswolds in England. A Hand made Dairy Bowl that we procured from a traditional che...

19th Century Oversized Twin-Handled Dairy Jug – English Heritage Craftsmanship --- This wonderful oversized twin-handled 19th-century dairy jug embodies th...

Henry Coombes, British b.1977- "Umbrella" 2005; mixed media, oil paint on found umbrella, 84cm long, (ARR) Provenance: Purchased from Sorcha Dallas Gallery, Glasgow by the previous owner. Henry wrote: “The Umbrella was in my studio in 2005, being rainy Glasgow, I used it, left it open to dry. I was painting a series of oil paintings you can find on my website, ( oil painting section) Glen Golly, Ponker, Lady offering Cock to Fox. I loved what was happening on the pallet more than what was happening on the canvas. So the end of every day I would scrape it off and smear it on the umbrella. I am somewhat superstitious I believe in the notion of bad luck, I was afraid the open umbrella would upset the painting gods. So the ritual of putting the paint on the umbrella was to change into something new that would appease the spirits of bad luck, and bring good fortune to the painting. Paint is a fluid process will ultimately can not control, and if we try to hard it becomes dull illustration. I teach art in prison I see painting holding together the lives of life prisoners. I have huge faith in its power and same time I am humbled by it every time I go into the studio”. Henry Coombes’ distinctive art practice has received wide recognition since his graduation from Glasgow School of Art in 2002. He has a multi-disciplinary practice working in painting, collage, drawing, sculpture and film. Earlier film works like ‘Laddy and the Lady’ and ‘The Bedfords’ explored ideas of class, hierarchy, hunting for sport and Victorian...

A skilfully crafted piece of turned treen with an interesting silhouette. The piece opens into two sections leaving an interior space to prize, hide or store a treasure or two. There...

This Gem grade, Amethyst Geode crystal Sculpture, resembles in shape and silhouette that of a shrouded woman holding a swaddled baby. And would work well in a Boho Chic Styled Interior. The Geode originates from Uruguay where they are mined from the same rock formation as their relatives just to the north across the border into southern Brazil, they are igneous (volcanic) in origin. Differentiated from its Brazilian relatives by it’s typically smaller crystal size and darker, deeper colour the Uruguayan amethyst...

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Rare Italian station wall clock, found in Rapallo in the Italian Riviera. Made from wood carcass with Plastic and Bakelite fascia, with a metal clock face and weighted pendulum.

A large pair of English Staffordshire style ceramic figures of orange and white seated spaniel dogs with gold chain leashes. Their two front legs are separated, a more delicate, ther...

A vintage heavy duty metal, fully functioning hole punch mounted on oak base found in the Lake District in the North of England.

Scandinavian staved and turned teak bowl of good proportions. It has been re oiled and wax polished, with a new felt base cut.

Antique French Glazed Terracotta Water Spout Jug - Authentic Southern France This rare antique French glazed terracotta water spout handle jug is a unique and authentic piece from ...