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Very Large Antique Silvered and Gilt Bronze Centrepiece by Morel
By Jean-Valentin Morel
Located in London, GB
Very large antique silvered and gilt bronze centrepiece by Morel
French, 1851
Height 70cm, width 107cm, depth 70cm
This outstanding mid-19th-century centrepiece is an example of the...
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century French Rococo Revival Centerpieces
Materials
Bronze
20th Century Chinese Hardstone Flowering Tree in a Cloisonné Planter
Located in London, GB
20th century Chinese hardstone flowering tree in a cloisonné planter
Chinese, 20th century
Height 42cm, width 33cm, depth 31cm
This exquisite 20th-century Chinese hardstone tree is ...
Category
20th Century Chinese Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Agate, Rock Crystal
Pair of Antique French Ebonised Wood, Ormolu, Bronze and Marquetry Cabinets
Located in London, GB
Pair of antique French ebonised wood, ormolu, bronze and marquetry cabinets
French, Late 19th Century
Height 110cm, width 89cm, depth 41cm
A remarkable example of 19th century Fre...
Category
Antique Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Cabinets
Materials
Brass, Bronze
Pair of Early 20th Century Chinese Mother-of-Pearl Inlaid Wooden Stands
Located in London, GB
Pair of early 20th century Chinese mother-of-pearl inlaid wooden stands
Chinese, c. 1900
Height 54cm, width 53.5cm, depth 53.5cm
Crafted in China around the turn of the 20th centur...
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Pedestals
Materials
Mother-of-Pearl, Wood
Pair of Large French Rococo Style Glass and Gilt Bronze Candelabra
Located in London, GB
Pair of large French Rococo style glass and gilt bronze candelabra
French, 20th Century
Height 160cm, width 78cm, depth 73cm
This striking pair of 20th century French candelabra s...
Category
20th Century French Louis XV Floor Lamps
Materials
Ormolu
Pair of French Gilt Bronze and Patinated Bronze Candelabra
Located in London, GB
Pair of French gilt bronze and patinated bronze candelabra
French, 20th Century
Height 108cm, width 37cm, depth 32cm
A magnificent pair of 20th-century Empire-style candelabra, the...
Category
20th Century French Empire Table Lamps
Materials
Bronze, Ormolu
Antique Hanau Silver and Silver-Gilt Nef
By J.D. Schleissner & Söhne 1
Located in London, GB
Antique Hanau silver and silver-gilt nef
German, Early 20th Century
Height 68.5cm, width 55cm, depth 16cm
Weight 4260g
This nef is a remarkable example of the antique Hanau style, c...
Category
Early 20th Century German Nautical Objects
Materials
Silver
Large Japanese Meiji Period Cloisonné Enamel Vase with a Stand
Located in London, GB
Large Japanese Meiji period cloisonné enamel vase with a stand
Japanese, Late 19th Century
Vase: Height 155cm, diameter 70cm
Base: Height 45cm, width 51cm, depth 51cm
Total: Height 2...
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Vases
Materials
Metal, Enamel
French Louis XVI Style Ivory Inlaid Birchwood Antique Centre Table
Located in London, GB
French Louis XVI style ivory inlaid birchwood antique centre table
French, Mid-19th Century
Height 81cm, width 174cm, depth 116cm
An outstanding example of 19th century French craft...
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century French Louis XVI Center Tables
Materials
Ivory, Wood
Collection of Three German Porcelain Bird Figures by Meissen
By Meissen Porcelain
Located in London, GB
Collection of three German porcelain bird figures by Meissen
German, 20th Century
Largest: Height 11.5cm, width 12.5cm, depth 7cm
This delightful ensemble of three porcelain bird...
Category
20th Century German Rococo Animal Sculptures
Materials
Porcelain
Antique French Marquetry, Ormolu and Jasperware Bureau du Roi by Beurdeley
By Emmanuel-Alfred Beurdeley
Located in London, GB
Antique French marquetry, ormolu and jasperware Bureau du Roi by Beurdeley
French, c. 1890
Height 151cm, width 190cm, depth 100cm
The Bureau du Roi, also known as the secrétaire à ...
Category
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XV Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Ormolu
Very Large Antique English Silver-Gilt Equestrian Trophy by Paul Storr
By Paul Storr
Located in London, GB
Very large antique English silver-gilt equestrian trophy by Paul Storr
English, 1837
Jug: Height 87cm, width 45cm, depth 36cm
Case: Height 93cm, width 52cm, depth 38cm
Weight 9kg
P...
Category
Antique Early 19th Century English Georgian Centerpieces
Materials
Vermeil
Pair of Antique German Painted Porcelain Cachepots by Meissen
By Meissen Porcelain
Located in London, GB
Pair of antique German painted porcelain cachepots by Meissen
German, Early 20th Century
Height 16cm, diameter 17cm
A striking pair of early 20th century porcelain cachepots by Me...
Category
Early 20th Century German Rococo Porcelain
Materials
Porcelain
Silver-Gilt, Enamel, Diamond and Semi-Precious Stone Flower Model
By Fabergé
Located in London, GB
Silver-gilt, enamel, diamond and semi-precious stone flower model
Continental, 20th Century
Height 14cm, width 6.5cm, depth 4.5cm
This 20th centu...
Category
20th Century European Models and Miniatures
Materials
Lapis Lazuli, Vermeil, Enamel
Antique Louis XVI Style Ormolu and Jasperware Mounted Side Table
Located in London, GB
Antique Louis XVI ormolu and jasperware mounted side table
French, Late 19th Century
Height 76cm, width 69cm, depth 44cm
This side table from the late 19th century draws inspirati...
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Louis XVI Side Tables
Materials
Ormolu
Pair of Decorative French Antique Butter Dishes by Ruaud
By Ruaud
Located in London, GB
Pair of decorative French antique butter dishes by Ruaud
French, c. 1860
Height 14cm, width 19cm, depth 10cm
These charming 19th-century butter dishes reflect the whimsical creativity of mid-Victorian design. Made by Ruaud, a Limoges porcelain maker active between 1829 and 1869, each dish takes the form of a miniature sofa...
Category
Antique 1860s French Victorian Porcelain
Materials
Porcelain
Pair of Late 19th Century French Painted Porcelain Lamps
Located in London, GB
Pair of late 19th century French painted porcelain lamps
French, Late 19th Century
Height 94cm, width 51cm, depth 51cm
This elegant pair of hand-painted porcelain lamps captures t...
Category
Antique Late 19th Century French Islamic Table Lamps
Materials
Bronze
Antique Kingwood, Gilt Bronze and Vernis Martin Side Cabinet
Located in London, GB
Antique kingwood, gilt bronze and vernis Martin side cabinet
French, 19th Century
Height 116cm, width 97cm, depth 44cm
This kingwood cabinet is an exquisite piece of antique Fren...
Category
Antique 19th Century French Louis XV Cabinets
Materials
Marble, Ormolu
Royal Vienna Porcelain Charger with Theatre Theme
By Royal Vienna Porcelain
Located in London, GB
Royal Vienna porcelain charger with theatre theme
Austrian, Late 19th Century
Height 65cm, width 65cm, depth 5cm
This beautiful charger was created by the famous Royal Vienna Por...
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Austrian Victorian Porcelain
Materials
Porcelain, Giltwood
Rococo Style Gilt Bronze and Vernis Martin Vitrine Cabinet
Located in London, GB
Rococo style gilt bronze and Vernis Martin vitrine cabinet
French, 19th Century
Height 194cm, width 120cm, depth 50cm
This large and exquisite vitrine cabinet is a true statement pi...
Category
Antique 19th Century French Louis XV Vitrines
Materials
Ormolu
Louis XV Style Ormolu Mounted Vernis Martin and Parquetry Vitrine
Located in London, GB
Louis XV style ormolu mounted Vernis Martin and parquetry vitrine
French, c.1880
Height 197cm, width 102cm, depth 49cm
This remarkable work is a Louis XV style, Vernis Martin, parqu...
Category
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XV Vitrines
Materials
Ormolu
Pair of French Renaissance S-tyle Ormolu Wall Mirrors with Candelabra
Located in London, GB
Pair of French Renaissance style ormolu wall mirrors with candelabra
French, 19th Century
Height 75cm, width 41cm, depth 16cm
Crafted from ormolu, or gilt bronze, in the charming an...
Category
Antique 19th Century French Renaissance Wall Mirrors
Materials
Ormolu
19th Century KPM Porcelain Plaque, after Old Master Painting
By Königliche Porzellan-Manufaktur (KPM)
Located in London, GB
19th Century KPM porcelain plaque, after Old Master painting
German, 19th Century
Plaque: Height 24cm, width 18cm
Frame: Height 53cm, width 50cm, depth 8cm
This fine KPM porcelain p...
Category
Antique 19th Century German Victorian Porcelain
Materials
Porcelain, Giltwood
19th Century Oval Porcelain Plaque by Royal Vienna
By Royal Vienna Porcelain
Located in London, GB
19th Century oval porcelain plaque by Royal Vienna
Austrian, 19th Century
Frame: Height 43cm, width 52cm, depth 2cm
Plaque: Height 24cm, width 34cm, depth 0.5cm
This beautiful porce...
Category
Antique 19th Century Austrian Renaissance Porcelain
Materials
Porcelain, Velvet, Giltwood
Early 20th Century French Empire Style Roll-Top Desk
Located in London, GB
Early 20th century French Empire style roll-top desk
French, Early 20th Century
Height 113cm, width 84cm, depth 62cm
This charming roll-top desk is crafted from ormolu mounted hardw...
Category
Early 20th Century French Empire Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Marble, Ormolu
Second Empire Period Gilt Bronze and Kingwood Display Cabinet
Located in London, GB
Second Empire period gilt bronze and kingwood display cabinet
French, c. 1860
Height 218cm, width 128cm, depth 42cm
This fine display cabinet, dating from the Napoleon III period, i...
Category
Antique Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Vitrines
Materials
Ormolu
Antique Gilt Bronze Mounted French Side Table
Located in London, GB
Antique gilt bronze mounted French side table
French, c. 1900
Height 74cm, width 30cm, depth 30cm
This refined and elegant side table is set on four, slender cabriole legs with hoof...
Category
Early 20th Century French Rococo Side Tables
Materials
Ormolu
A Japonisme Gilt-Bronze and Brass Three-Piece Clock Set
Located in London, GB
A Japonisme gilt-bronze and brass three-piece clock set
French, Late 19th Century
Clock: height 52cm, width 31cm, depth 12cm
Candelabra: height 55cm, width 32cm, depth 9cm
Made in F...
Category
Antique Late 19th Century French Japonisme Mantel Clocks
Materials
Brass, Ormolu
Two English Antique ‘Milton’ Shields in the Style of Elkington
By Elkington & Co.
Located in London, GB
Two English antique ‘Milton’ shields in the style of Elkington
English, Late 19th Century
Height 82cm, width 62cm, depth 4cm
These striking decorative shields are inspired by the ...
Category
Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Decorative Art
Materials
Resin
Pair of Antique Ormolu Mounted Vitrine Cabinets by L'Escalier de Cristal
By L'Escalier de Cristal
Located in London, GB
Pair of antique ormolu mounted vitrine cabinets by L'Escalier de Cristal
French, Late 19th Century
Height 178cm, width 105cm, depth 55cm
Crafted in the late 19th century, this exqu...
Category
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Vitrines
Materials
Ormolu
19th Century Austrian Giltwood Centre Table with Royal Vienna Porcelain Plaques
By Royal Vienna Porcelain
Located in London, GB
19th Century Austrian Giltwood Centre Table with Royal Vienna Porcelain Plaques
Austrian, Late 19th Century
Height 79cm, width 101cm, depth 87cm
This impressive Régence style centr...
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Austrian Regency Center Tables
Materials
Porcelain, Giltwood
Monumental Antique Rococo Style Carved Giltwood Mirror
Located in London, GB
Monumental antique Rococo style carved giltwood mirror
French, 19th Century
Height 294cm, width 226cm, depth 20cm
This large giltwood mirror is an impressive decorative piece rich ...
Category
Antique 19th Century French Rococo Floor Mirrors and Full-Length Mirrors
Materials
Giltwood
Antique French Sèvres-Style Ormolu Mounted Porcelain Mantel Clock
By Manufacture Nationale de Sèvres
Located in London, GB
Antique French Sèvres-style ormolu mounted porcelain mantel clock
French, 19th Century
Height 50cm, diameter 21cm
This superb 19th century porcelain clock...
Category
Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Mantel Clocks
Materials
Ormolu
Pair of Antique Sèvres Porcelain Ormolu-Mounted Vases
By Manufacture Nationale de Sèvres
Located in London, GB
Pair of antique Sèvres porcelain ormolu-mounted vases
French, 18th Century
Height 50cm, diameter 21cm
Dating from the 18th century, t...
Category
Antique 18th Century French Louis XVI Porcelain
Materials
Ormolu
Lapis Lazuli, Vermeil, Enamel and Diamond Flower Model in the style of Fabergé
By Fabergé
Located in London, GB
Lapis lazuli, vermeil, enamel and diamond flower model in the style of Fabergé
Continental, 20th Century
Height 12.5cm, width 5.5cm, depth 4cm
Inspired by the legendary craftsmanshi...
Category
20th Century European Belle Époque Models and Miniatures
Materials
Stone, Lapis Lazuli, Vermeil, Enamel
Pair of Late 19th Century French Empire Style Picture Frames
Located in London, GB
Pair of late 19th century French Empire style picture frames
French, Late 19th century
Height 16cm, width 11.5cm, depth 2/ 7 cm
Circular in shape and mounted in an easel style, this...
Category
Antique Late 19th Century French Empire Picture Frames
Materials
Metal
Pair of Large Antique White Glass Vases by Baccarat
By Baccarat
Located in London, GB
Pair of large antique white glass vases by Baccarat
French, Late 19th Century
Height 120cm, diameter 41cm
Of an impressive size, this identical pair of vases are made from sophisti...
Category
Antique Late 19th Century French Neoclassical Vases
Materials
Opaline Glass
Pair of Large French Antique Overlay Glass Chandeliers by Baccarat
By Baccarat
Located in London, GB
Pair of large French antique overlay glass chandeliers by Baccarat
French, Late 19th Century
Height 150cm, diameter 100cm
This outstanding pair ...
Category
Antique Late 19th Century French Belle Époque Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Glass
Antique German Porcelain Tureen with Cover by Meissen
By Meissen Porcelain
Located in London, GB
Antique German porcelain tureen with cover by Meissen
German, Late 19th Century
Height 20cm, width 25cm, depth 18cm
This remarkable porcelain tureen, produced by Meissen in the la...
Category
Antique Late 19th Century German Baroque Porcelain
Materials
Porcelain
Collection of Four Meissen Porcelain Bird Models
By Meissen Porcelain
Located in London, GB
Collection of four Meissen porcelain bird models
German, 20th Century
Largest (parrot): Height 14cm, width 10cm, depth 5cm
This superb collection of four porcelain bird sculptures, was masterfully created by the celebrated artisans of the historic Meissen porcelain factory.
Each bird is perched gracefully on a white porcelain tree...
Category
20th Century German Rococo Animal Sculptures
Materials
Porcelain
Antique French Neo-Grec Marble and Gilt Bronze Centre Table by Barbedienne
By Ferdinand Barbedienne
Located in London, GB
Antique French Neo-Grec marble and gilt bronze centre table by Barbedienne
French, Late 19th Century
Height 83cm, width 126cm, depth 72cm
This superb 19th-century centre table is ...
Category
Antique Late 19th Century French Neoclassical Center Tables
Materials
Marble, Ormolu
Collection of Four Continental Porcelain Bird Models
Located in London, GB
Collection of four Continental porcelain bird models
Continental, 20th Century
Largest: Height 17.5cm, width 9cm, depth 7cm
This enchanting set of four porcelain bird figures, dat...
Category
20th Century European Animal Sculptures
Materials
Porcelain
Antique Belle Époque Gilt Bronze Mounted Parquetry Guéridon
Located in London, GB
Antique Belle Époque gilt bronze mounted parquetry guéridon
French, Early 20th Century
Height 75cm, diameter 73cm
A superb example of early 20th century craftsmanship, this refined ...
Category
Early 20th Century French Belle Époque Gueridon
Materials
Ormolu
Large Antique French Ormolu Mounted Porcelain Vase
Located in London, GB
Large antique French ormolu mounted porcelain vase
French, Late 19th century
Height 138cm, width 59cm, depth 46cm
This exceptional 19th-century porcelain vase, in a rare white colou...
Category
Antique Late 19th Century French Neoclassical Vases
Materials
Ormolu
Very Large Renaissance Revival Silver Gilt and Enamel Sculpture by Böhm
By Hermann Böhm
Located in London, GB
Very large Renaissance Revival silver gilt and enamel sculpture by Böhm
Austrian, c. 1880
Height 68cm, width 42cm, depth 29cm
This stunning sculpture, created around 1880 by Herman...
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Austrian Renaissance Revival Animal Sculptures
Materials
Multi-gemstone, Vermeil, Silver, Enamel
Antique Belle Époque Style Ormolu Mounted Guéridon
Located in London, GB
Antique Belle Époque style ormolu mounted guéridon
French, Early 20th Century
Height 75.5cm, diameter 73cm
Crafted by skilled French artisans in the early 20th century, this exqui...
Category
Early 20th Century French Belle Époque Gueridon
Materials
Ormolu
Collection of Four 20th Century Bisque Porcelain Bird Models
Located in London, GB
Collection of four 20th century bisque porcelain bird models
Continental, 20th Century
Largest (pair of sparrows): Height 17.5cm, width 13cm, depth 6cm
This exquisite collection of...
Category
20th Century European Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Porcelain
Very Large Antique Louis XV Style Mantel Clock by Beurdeley and Raingo Frères
By Maison Beurdeley, Raingo Frères
Located in London, GB
Very large antique Louis XV style mantel clock by Beurdeley and Raingo Frères
French, Late 19th Century
Height 98cm, width 49cm, depth 24cm
This magnificent Louis XV style mantel cl...
Category
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XV Mantel Clocks
Materials
Enamel, Ormolu
Fabergé-Inspired Nephrite and Vermeil Picture Frame
By Fabergé
Located in London, GB
Fabergé-inspired nephrite and vermeil picture frame
Continental, 20th century
Frame: Height 8.5cm, width 8cm, depth 1cm/ 5cm (open)
Box: Height ...
Category
20th Century European Belle Époque Picture Frames
Materials
Stone, Vermeil
Pair of Antique English Majolica Pedestals by Wedgwood
By Wedgwood
Located in London, GB
Pair of antique English majolica pedestals by Wedgwood
English, 1877
Height 86cm, diameter 40cm
This magnificent pair of Wedgwood majolica pedestals, crafted in 1877, showcases th...
Category
Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Pedestals
Materials
Majolica
19th Century Plaster Relief Model of the Alhambra by Rafael Contreras
By Rafael Contreras
Located in London, GB
19th century plaster relief model of the Alhambra by Rafael Contreras
Spanish, Late 19th Century
Height 70cm, width 45cm, depth 7cm
This exceptional plaster relief model captures the architectural splendour of the Alhambra and was crafted by the esteemed Spanish architect and artists, Rafael Contreras (1826–1890). As the official architect of the Alhambra from 1847, Contreras played a key role in restoring the historic palace. Alongside his architectural work, he meticulously produced plaster replicas of the facades he was refurbishing.
The model in Mayfair Gallery’s collection showcases a beautifully detailed façade from the Alhambra in Granada. This relief, cast from a mould, highlights an elaborate arched entryway. A finely sculpted polychrome tile mosaic dado surrounds the base, while the arch itself is framed by an exquisite combination of epigraphic, geometric, and foliate ornamentation. Above, three arched windows feature delicate pierced tracery, further enhanced by intricate carved embellishments. A notable feature of this model is the richly decorated entrance inset.
Adding to its historical significance, the panel bears the signature ‘Modelos de la Alhambra por Contreras’ in the lower right corner. It is housed in an elegant glazed wooden frame, complementing its refined craftsmanship. The reverse retains a fragment of the original paper label, a hallmark of Contreras’ models, which likely detailed the subject matter for travellers. Additionally, a later stamp from a picture restorer is visible.
A superb example of architectural artistry, this antique plaster relief...
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Spanish Moorish Decorative Art
Materials
Glass, Plaster, Wood, Paint
Pair of 20th Century Two-Tiered Brass Étagères with Japanese Paintings
Located in London, GB
Pair of 20th century two-tiered brass étagères with Japanese paintings
Continental, c. 1950
Height 58cm, width 58cm, depth 41cm
This exquisite pair of étagères beautifully merges E...
Category
Mid-20th Century European Modern Side Tables
Materials
Brass
Antique Empire Period Gilt Bronze Clock by Pierre-Philippe Thomire
By Pierre-Philippe Thomire
Located in London, GB
Antique Empire period gilt bronze clock by Pierre-Philippe Thomire
French, Early 19th Century
Height 45cm, width 29cm, depth 19cm
This superb gilt bronze clock, created by the renow...
Category
Antique Early 19th Century French Empire Mantel Clocks
Materials
Ormolu
Collection of Framed Antique Italian Plaster Intaglios
Located in London, GB
Collection of framed antique Italian plaster intaglios
Italian, Early 19th Century
Height 34cm, width 34cm, depth 4cm
This exquisite collection of eighteen plaster intaglios was cr...
Category
Antique Early 19th Century Italian Neoclassical Historical Memorabilia
Materials
Plaster, Wood
Large Near Pair of Painted Porcelain Vases by Royal Vienna
By Royal Vienna Porcelain
Located in London, GB
Large near pair of painted porcelain vases by Royal Vienna
Austrian, Late 19th Century
Height 82cm, width 34cm, depth 34cm
Crafted in the late 19th century, this near pair showcas...
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Austrian Neoclassical Vases
Materials
Porcelain
Very Large French Silvered Bronze Jardinière in the Manner of Christofle
By Christofle
Located in London, GB
Very large French silvered bronze jardinière in the manner of Christofle
French, Late 19th Century
Height 45cm, width 102cm, depth 56cm
This stunning silvered bronze jardinière is...
Category
Antique Late 19th Century French Neoclassical Planters and Jardinieres
Materials
Bronze
Pair of Chinese Sancai Glazed Earthenware Seats
Located in London, GB
Pair of Chinese Sancai glazed earthenware seats
Chinese, Early 20th Century
Height 50cm, width 32cm, depth 26cm
This exceptional pair of early 20th century earthenware seats beautif...
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Tang Stools
Materials
Earthenware
Set of Three German Porcelain Bird Figures by Meissen
By Meissen Porcelain
Located in London, GB
Set of three German porcelain bird figures by Meissen
German, 20th Century
Largest (magpie): Height 21cm, width 10cm, depth 5cm
This exquisite t...
Category
20th Century German Rococo Porcelain
Materials
Porcelain
Large German Early 20th Century Silver Nef by Berthold Müller
By Berthold Muller
Located in London, GB
Large German early 20th century silver nef by Berthold Müller
German, Early 20th Century
Height 89cm, width 80cm, depth 40cm
Weight 10604g
This stunning sterling silver nef...
Category
Early 20th Century German Centerpieces
Materials
Silver
Pair of Large Jewel-Toned Painted Porcelain Vases by Royal Vienna
By Royal Vienna Porcelain
Located in London, GB
Pair of large jewel-toned painted porcelain vases by Royal Vienna
Austrian, Late 19th Century
Height 80cm, width 38cm, depth 27cm
These exquisite Royal Vienna porcelain vases date ...
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Austrian Neoclassical Vases
Materials
Porcelain
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