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Antique Austrian Orientalist Cold-Painted Bronze Sculpture
Located in London, GB
Antique Austrian Orientalist cold-painted bronze sculpture
Austrian, Early 20th Century
Height 33cm, width 19cm, depth 11cm
Showcasing the elaborate cold-painting technique, this ...
Category
Early 20th Century Austrian Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Antique French Cartel Clock of Venus with Cherubs
By Jacques Caffieri
Located in London, GB
Antique French cartel clock of Venus with cherubs
French, Late 19th Century
Height 120cm, width 55cm, depth 20cm
This remarkable cartel clock is inspired by an 18th-century desi...
Category
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XIV Wall Clocks
Materials
Enamel, Ormolu
Antique Louis XVI Style Ormolu, Marble and Parquetry Vitrine
Located in London, GB
Antique Louis XVI style ormolu, marble and parquetry vitrine
French, Late 19th Century
Height 158cm, width 68cm, depth 40cm
Crafted in late 19th century France, this splendid vi...
Category
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Vitrines
Materials
Ormolu
19th Century German Sterling Silver Chafing Dish
Located in London, GB
19th century German sterling silver chafing dish
German, 19th Century
Height 23cm, width 42cm, depth 30cm
The chafing dish in Mayfair Gallery’s co...
Category
Antique 19th Century German Victorian Serving Pieces
Materials
Sterling Silver
Pair of Patinated Bronze Sculptures of Fortuna and Mercury after Giambologna
By Giambologna
Located in London, GB
Pair of patinated bronze sculptures of Fortuna and Mercury after Giambologna
French, Late 19th Century
Mercury: Height 190cm, width 46cm, depth 92cm
Fortuna: Height 169cm, width 4...
Category
Antique Late 19th Century French Neoclassical Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Mid-Century Danish Rosewood and Stainless Steel Table by Quistgaard
By Jens Quistgaard
Located in London, GB
Mid-century Danish rosewood and stainless steel table by Quistgaard
Danish, c. 1950
Height 46cm, width 78cm, depth 78cm
Designed by Jens Harald Quistgaard (1919–2008), a celebrat...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Stainless Steel
Antique Ceramic, Glass, and Ormolu Chandelier
Located in London, GB
Antique ceramic, glass, and ormolu chandelier
Continental, 19th Century
Height 107cm, diameter 97cm
This magnificent four-light chandelier showcases a fusion of design influence...
Category
Antique 19th Century European Belle Époque Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Ormolu
Lost-Wax Bronze Sculpture by Théodore Rivière, Titled 'Carthage'
By Théodore Rivière
Located in London, GB
A lost-wax bronze sculpture by Théodore Rivière, titled 'Carthage'
French, Late 19th Century
Height 41cm, width 23cm, depth 18cm
This superb lost...
Category
Antique Late 19th Century French Neoclassical Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
‘Grand Psyche’, Monumental Art Nouveau Mirror by Maison Millet
By Maison Millet, Claudius Marioton
Located in London, GB
‘Grand Psyche’, monumental Art Nouveau mirror by Maison Millet
French, c. 1900
Height 270cm, width 170cm, depth 57cm
This exquisite antique mirror was crafted around 1900 by the e...
Category
Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Floor Mirrors and Full-Length Mirrors
Materials
Bronze, Ormolu
Medieval Egyptian Mamluk Brass Tray Stand with Silver Inlay
Located in London, GB
This exceptionally beautiful and rare silver-inlaid brass tray stand dates from the medieval period, when the Mamluks ruled Egypt and Syria (1250-1517). The Mamluks originated as slave-soldiers, who served the Muslim caliphs and Ottoman Empire. With time, the Mamluks became a powerful military caste, and they managed to take control and establish themselves as rulers of certain areas within the Abbasid caliphate. The Mamluk dynasty commissioned great works of art and architecture, particularly in Cairo, the capital city of Egypt, which was described in the 14th Century as ‘the centre of the universe and garden of the world’ (Ibn Khaldun, 1382).
This tray stand is of biconical form, with a raised central band and flared base and rim. It is decorated with scrolling vines, overlaid with Thuluth inscriptions and roundels. On the lower body, the roundels contain floral motifs, and in the upper, stylised depictions of birds. The Thuluth inscriptions praise the patron, referring to him as ‘The High authority, the Lordly, the Possessor’, and ‘the learned’. The underside of the rim is engraved with a heraldic medallion, possibly the patron’s symbol.
In the middle ages, when this piece was made, this item would have stood in a grand interior, supporting a tray full of fruit and fine food. The owner of this lavish piece which still bears traces of its original silver inlay would likely have been an Amir (prince) or some other important figure who was close to the Sultan in the Mamluk court.
Mamluk tray...
Category
Antique 15th Century and Earlier Egyptian Islamic Historical Memorabilia
Materials
Brass, Silver
Mexican 20th Century Silver-Plated Shark Sculpture by Enrique Jolly
By Enrique Jolly
Located in London, GB
Mexican 20th century silver-plated shark sculpture by Enrique Jolly
Mexican, 20th Century
Height 19cm, width 57cm, depth 25cm
This silver-plated sculpture by Mexican artist Enriqu...
Category
20th Century Mexican Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Silver Plate
Antique Bohemian Amber Glass Goblet and Cover
Located in London, GB
Antique Bohemian amber glass goblet and cover
Bohemian, Late 19th Century
Height 37cm, diameter 13cm
This exquisite Bohemian goblet, also known as pokal, dates to the late 19th ce...
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Czech Bohemian Vases
Materials
Glass
Chinese Nephrite and Agate Peonies Model in a Cloisonné Enamel Pot
Located in London, GB
Chinese nephrite and agate peonies model in a cloisonné enamel pot
Chinese, 20th Century
Height 51cm, width 39cm, depth 31cm
This remarkable hardstone flower sculpture was crafted...
Category
20th Century Chinese Models and Miniatures
Materials
Agate, Metal, Enamel
Pair of English Neoclassical Style Silver Candlesticks by Edward Barnard & Sons
By Edward Barnard & Sons
Located in London, GB
Pair of English Neoclassical style silver candlesticks by Edward Barnard & Sons
English, 1919
Height 13cm, diameter 16cm
This elegant pair of candlesticks, crafted by the esteemed E...
Category
Early 20th Century English Neoclassical Candlesticks
Materials
Silver
Large 19th Century Hand-Embroidered Bukhara Suzani
Located in London, GB
Large 19th century hand-embroidered Bukhara suzani
Uzbekistan, 19th Century
Length 280cm, width 203cm
This suzani originates from Bukhara, Uzbekistan, where it was crafted by no...
Category
Antique 19th Century Uzbek Islamic Tapestries
Materials
Textile, Cotton
Large Antique Figurative Sculptural Lamp by Grégoire
By Jean Louis Grégoire
Located in London, GB
Large antique figurative sculptural lamp by Grégoire
French, Late 19th Century
Lamp: Height 129cm, width 42cm, depth 40cm
Base: Height 76cm, width 43cm, depth 43cm
Overall: Height 20...
Category
Antique Late 19th Century French Neoclassical Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Marble, Bronze
Marquetry Wooden Music Box by Nicole Frères
By Nicole Frères
Located in London, GB
Marquetry wooden music box by Nicole Frères
Swiss, Late 19th Century
Height 14cm, width 64cm, depth 19cm
This elegant wooden music box is a fine example of 19th-century craftsmanshi...
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Swiss Musical Instruments
Materials
Metal
Antique Viennese Painted Enamel Plate by Ludwig Politzer
By Ludwig Politzer
Located in London, GB
Antique Viennese painted enamel plate by Ludwig Politzer
Viennese, Late 19th Century
Height 3cm, width 30cm, depth 20.5cm
This exceptional Viennese enamel tray was crafted by Ludwig...
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Austrian Renaissance Revival Tableware
Materials
Enamel, Ormolu
Pair of Porcelain and Ormolu Lidded Vases in the Sèvres Style
By Manufacture Nationale de Sèvres
Located in London, GB
Pair of porcelain and ormolu lidded vases in the Sèvres style
French, Late 19th Century
Height 93cm, width 52cm, depth 41cm
This beautiful pair of vases are crafted in the highly so...
Category
Antique Late 19th Century French Vases
Materials
Ormolu
Large Imperial Porcelain Alexander II Period Plate
By Imperial Porcelain Factory
Located in London, GB
Large Imperial Porcelain Alexander II period plate
Russian, mid-19th Century
Height 24cm, width 24cm, depth 3.5cm
This impressive 19th-century plate is an artefact of Russian Imper...
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century Russian Tableware
Materials
Porcelain
Pair of Impressive Marble, Porcelain, and Ormolu Mounted Victorian Secretaires
Located in London, GB
Pair of impressive marble, porcelain, and ormolu mounted Victorian secretaires
English, 19th Century
Height 126cm, width 77cm, depth 37cm
This stunning pair are a showcase of Engl...
Category
Antique 19th Century English Victorian Secretaires
Materials
Marble, Brass, Ormolu
Monumental Antique Sèvres Porcelain Neoclassical Style Vase with Mauve Ground
By Manufacture Nationale de Sèvres
Located in London, GB
Monumental 19th century Sèvres Neoclassical-style vase with mauve ground
French, c. 1878
Height 152cm, width 72cm, depth 66cm
This remarkable Sèvres vase, dating back to 1878, was ...
Category
Antique Late 19th Century French Neoclassical Vases
Materials
Porcelain
Pair of Antique Hardstone and Ormolu Mounted Cabinets by Béfort Jeune
By Mathieu Béfort
Located in London, GB
Pair of antique hardstone and ormolu mounted cabinets by Béfort Jeune
French, Late 19th Century
Height 151cm, width 112cm, depth 52cm
This outstanding pair of cabinets was crafted b...
Category
Antique Late 19th Century French Neoclassical Cabinets
Materials
Stone, Marble, Brass, Ormolu
Set of Four Baroque Style Carved Giltwood and Velvet Throne Armchairs
Located in London, GB
Set of four Baroque style carved giltwood and velvet throne armchairs
Italian, 20th Century
Height 170cm, width 93cm, depth 73cm
This magnificent set of four throne armchairs was crafted in Italy during the 20th century. Their design is inspired by the Baroque style, popular in Europe in the 17th and early 18th centuries.
Each armchair is adorned with an intricately carved giltwood frame, featuring pierced backs lavishly decorated with scrolling acanthus leaves. The top rail of each backrest is carved with two putti perched atop grape vines, likely a nod to Bacchus, the Greco-Roman god of wine and celebration. These figures flank a central cartouche filled with additional ornate scrollwork. At the centre of the backrests is a coat of arms surrounded by more detailed acanthus carvings.
Upholstered in sumptuous maroon velvet, the seats and armrests offer both luxury and comfort. The armrests culminate in striking carved winged busts, supported by scrolling elements that further enhance the armchairs' regal presence.
Each throne stands on four legs, with the front two carved into lion paws—a popular symbol of strength and majesty. The cabriole-style legs are embellished with acanthus leaves at the knees, while the stretchers and aprons are decorated with more acanthus detailing, some parts complemented by delicate floral motifs.
Embodying the decorative richness of the Baroque period, this set of thrones...
Category
20th Century Italian Baroque Armchairs
Materials
Velvet, Giltwood
Large Abalone and Mother of Pearl Icon Depicting the Last Supper
Located in London, GB
Large abalone and mother of pearl icon depicting the Last Supper
Jerusalem, Late 19th Century
Icon: Height 78cm, width 75cm, depth 13cm
Case: Heig...
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Israeli Religious Items
Materials
Abalone, Mother-of-Pearl, Wood
Pair of French Empire Style Malachite and Gilt Bronze Pedestals
Located in London, GB
Pair of French Empire style malachite and gilt bronze pedestals
French, 20th Century
Height 115cm, width 35cm, depth 35cm
This pair of 20th century French pedestals is crafted fro...
Category
20th Century French Empire Pedestals and Columns
Materials
Malachite, Ormolu
Large Pair of Sèvres-Style Napoleonic Vases with Ormolu Mounts
By Manufacture Nationale de Sèvres
Located in London, GB
Large pair of Sèvres-style Napoleonic vases with ormolu mounts
French, Late 19th Century
Height 148cm, diameter 48cm
Of inverted ovoid form, these Sèvres-style vases combine elegant...
Category
Antique Late 19th Century French Vases
Materials
Ormolu
Antique Gilt-Bronze Clock and Barometer Set by Maison Mottheau et Fils
By Maison Mottheau et Fils
Located in London, GB
Antique gilt-bronze clock and barometer set by Maison Mottheau et Fils
French, c. 1880
Height 85cm, width 45cm, depth 30cm
This ornamental clock and barometer set were crafted by th...
Category
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Scientific Instruments
Materials
Bronze, Enamel
Pair of Antique Japanese Cloisonné Enamel Vases with French Ormolu Mounts
Located in London, GB
Pair of antique Japanese cloisonné enamel vases with French ormolu mounts
Japanese and French, Late 19th Century
Height 30.5cm, width 22cm, depth 17cm
Virtually identical in design,...
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Vases
Materials
Ormolu, Enamel
Antique French Gilt Bronze and Boulle Marquetry Jardinière
By André-Charles Boulle
Located in London, GB
Antique French gilt bronze and Boulle marquetry jardinière
French, Late 19th Century
Height 38cm, width 78cm, depth 45cm
This superb jardinière is crafted using several complex tec...
Category
Antique Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Planters and Jardinieres
Materials
Brass, Ormolu
Ebonised Wood Table with Sèvres-Style Porcelain and Ormolu Mounts
By Manufacture Nationale de Sèvres
Located in London, GB
Ebonised wood table with Sèvres-style porcelain and ormolu mounts
French, 19th Century
Height 73cm, width 50cm, depth 41cm
Decorated with beautiful Sèvres-style porcelain panels, th...
Category
Antique 19th Century French Side Tables
Materials
Porcelain, Wood
Exceptional Very Large Ormolu and Silvered Bronze Jardinière by Christofle
By Christofle
Located in London, GB
Exceptional very large ormolu and silvered bronze jardinière by Christofle
French, 19th Century
Height 44cm, width 93cm, depth 59cm
This superb jardinière centrepiece was crafted by...
Category
Antique 19th Century French Neoclassical Planters, Cachepots and Jardini...
Materials
Silver Plate, Bronze, Ormolu
Pair of Antique Japanese Meiji Era Bronze Elephant and Pagoda Incense Burners
Located in London, GB
Pair of antique Japanese Meiji era bronze elephant and pagoda incense burners
Japanese, Late 19th Century
Sculpture: Height 151cm, width 122cm, depth 43cm
Base: Height 56cm, width 82cm, depth 40cm
Overall: Height 207cm, width 122cm, depth 43cm
This outstanding pair of incense burners, also known as koro in Japanese, was crafted in the late 19th century during the Meiji era. This was a time when, for the first time in almost three centuries, Japan opened its borders to foreign trade, causing a wave of Japanese...
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Animal Sculptures
Materials
Marble, Bronze
Antique Seven-Piece Crystal and Ormolu Centrepiece Garniture by Baccarat
By Baccarat
Located in London, GB
Antique seven-piece crystal and ormolu centrepiece garniture by Baccarat
French, Early 20th Century
Large bowl: Height 32cm, width 54cm, depth 27cm
Candelabra: Height 52cm, width 30...
Category
Early 20th Century French Belle Époque Centerpieces
Materials
Crystal, Ormolu
Large Chinese Nephrite and Agate Flower Model in a Cloisonné Enamel Planter
Located in London, GB
Large Chinese nephrite and agate flower model in a cloisonné enamel planter
Chinese, 20th Century
Height 45cm, width 38cm, depth 31cm
Crafted from agate, nephrite, and cloisonné en...
Category
20th Century Chinese Models and Miniatures
Materials
Stone, Agate, Enamel
Large Pair of Floral Chinese Cloisonné Enamel Vases on Wooden Plinths
Located in London, GB
Large pair of floral Chinese cloisonné enamel vases on wooden plinths
Chinese, 20th Century
Height 123cm, diameter 52cm
This impressive pair of Chinese cloisonné enamel vases are de...
Category
20th Century Chinese Vases
Materials
Metal, Enamel
Patinated Bronze and Parcel-Gilt Classical Sculpture by Levêque
Located in London, GB
Patinated bronze and parcel-gilt classical sculpture by Levêque
French, Late 19th Century
Height 60cm, width 24cm, depth 24cm
This elegant neoclassical bronze sculpture is by the Fr...
Category
Antique Late 19th Century French Neoclassical Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Carrara Marble Mantel Clock with Barometer, Thermometers, and Perpetual Calendar
Located in London, GB
Carrara marble mantel clock with barometer, thermometers, and perpetual calendar
French, 19th Century
Height 46cm, width 36.5cm, depth 16.5cm
This unusual timepiece sets five elements within a marble case: a clock dial, barometer, lunar clock...
Category
Antique 19th Century French Neoclassical Mantel Clocks
Materials
Carrara Marble
Antique Rococo Style Porcelain Centrepiece by Sèvres
By Manufacture Nationale de Sèvres
Located in London, GB
Antique Rococo style porcelain centrepiece by Sèvres
French, 1876
Height 24cm, diameter 33.5cm
Crafted in 1876 by Sèvres, this exceptional centrepiece is adorned with brilliant hand...
Category
Antique Late 19th Century French Rococo Vases
Materials
Porcelain
Antique Marble and Gilt Bronze Centrepiece Attributed to Edward F. Caldwell & Co
By Edward F. Caldwell & Co.
Located in London, GB
Antique marble and gilt bronze centrepiece attributed to Edward F. Caldwell & Co.
American, Early 20th Century
Height 31cm, width 75cm, depth 30cm
Attributed to Edward F. Caldwell ...
Category
Early 20th Century North American Neoclassical Vases
Materials
Marble, Ormolu
Very Large Cut Glass Chandelier in the Style of F&C Osler
By F. & C. Osler
Located in London, GB
Very large cut glass chandelier in the style of F&C Osler
English, 20th Century
Height 390cm, diameter 174cm
Crafted from cut glass in the ...
Category
20th Century English Belle Époque Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Cut Glass
Large pair of Sèvres-style porcelain vases with Napoleonic scenes
Located in London, GB
Large pair of Sèvres-style porcelain vases with Napoleonic scenes
French, Late 19th Century
Height 123cm, diameter 40cm
Standing at over a metre in height, these impressive baluster form vases are painted with scenes of Napoleonic victory.
The vases are notable for the deep green ground that adorns the neck and foot – unusual for such Sèvres-style objects. The green is complemented by superb parcel gilt decoration, which includes large ‘N’ initials...
Category
Antique Late 19th Century French Vases
Materials
Porcelain
Large Pair of German Porcelain Vases by KPM
By Königliche Porzellan-Manufaktur (KPM)
Located in London, GB
Large pair of German porcelain vases by KPM
German, c. 1850
Height 42cm, width 25cm, depth 19cm
Crafted by one of Europe’s most renowned porcelain manufacturers, this large pair of...
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century German Neoclassical Vases
Materials
Porcelain
Very Large Patinated Bronze Sculpture of Louis XIV after Girardon
Located in London, GB
Very large patinated bronze sculpture of Louis XIV after Girardon
French, 19th Century
Height 109cm, width 87cm, depth 53cm
This very large sculpture depicts the famous King Louis ...
Category
Antique 19th Century French Louis XIV Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Pair of Very Large French Blue Glass and Ormolu Vases
Located in London, GB
Pair of very large French blue glass and ormolu vases
French, 20th Century
Height 153cm, width 50cm, depth 53cm
Blue glass and shining gold ormolu are combined to create this stunn...
Category
20th Century French Neoclassical Vases
Materials
Ormolu
Italian 18th Century Scagliola Rectangular Console Tabletop
Located in London, GB
Italian 18th century scagliola rectangular console tabletop
Italian, 18th Century
Height 4cm, width 117cm, depth 60cm
This wonderful console tabletop was crafted in Italy during the...
Category
Antique 18th Century Italian Baroque Console Tables
Materials
Scagliola
Large Paul Silvestre Silvered Bronze Model of Diana for Susse Frères
By Susse Freres, Paul Silvestre
Located in London, GB
Large Paul Silvestre silvered bronze model of Diana for Susse Frères
French, Early 20th Century
Height 85cm, width 46cm, depth 20cm
This superb silvered bronze sculpture showcases ...
Category
Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Large Chinese Hardstone Tree Model with Birds in a Cloisonné Enamel Pot
Located in London, GB
Large Chinese hardstone tree model with birds in a cloisonné enamel pot
Chinese, 20th Century
Height 42cm, width 31cm, depth 23cm
Crafted in 20th century China, this superb objet d...
Category
20th Century Chinese Animal Sculptures
Materials
Stone, Jade, Metal, Enamel
Antique Silver Toilet Set for the Duke of Parma by Josef Carl Klinkosch
By Josef Carl Klinkosch
Located in London, GB
Antique silver toilet set for the Duke of Parma by Josef Carl Klinkosch
Austrian, Late 19th Century
Largest (mirror): Height 57cm, width 53cm, depth 4cm, depth when open 36cm
Case: Height 21cm, width 60cm, depth 66cm
Crafted by Josef Carl Klinkosch (Austrian, 1822-1888), the imperial silversmith to Emperor Franz Joseph (1830-1916) and Empress Sisi...
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Austrian Rococo Sterling Silver
Materials
Silver
Antique French Ormolu Mounted Drinks Cabinet Attributed to François Linke
By François Linke
Located in London, GB
Antique French ormolu mounted drinks cabinet attributed to François Linke
French, Late 19th Century
Height 81cm, width 84cm, depth 48cm
Crafted in the late 19th century, this super...
Category
Antique Late 19th Century French Belle Époque Cabinets
Materials
Ormolu
Large Quartz Crystal, Pyrite and Vermeil Model of an Eagle Attributed to Asprey
By Asprey International Limited
Located in London, GB
Large quartz crystal, pyrite and vermeil model of an eagle attributed to Asprey
Swiss, c. 1975
Height 62cm, width 81cm, depth 48cm
Attributed to the celebrated and well-known Asprey...
Category
20th Century Swiss Animal Sculptures
Materials
Quartz, Pyrite, Silver
Large Pair of Antique French Marble and Ormolu Candelabra by Paul Sormani
By Paul Sormani
Located in London, GB
Large pair of antique French marble and ormolu candelabra by Paul Sormani
French, Late 19th Century
Height 210cm, width 40cm, depth 34cm
Crafted in the elegant Louis XVI style by P...
Category
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Floor Lamps
Materials
Marble, Ormolu
Viennese Silver-Gilt, Agate, and Opal-Encrusted Tazza
Located in London, GB
Viennese silver-gilt, agate, and opal-encrusted tazza
Austrian, Late 19th Century
Height 9cm, width 8cm, depth 6cm
This superb tazza combines a silver-gilt base with a fluted agate ...
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Austrian Centerpieces
Materials
Agate, Multi-gemstone, Opal, Silver
Large Judaica Hanukkah Menorah in Sterling Silver
Located in London, GB
Large Judaica Hanukkah Menorah in sterling silver
Israeli, 20th Century
Height 104cm, width 78cm, depth 33cm
Weight 8kg 204g
Of a notably large size, this Hanukkah menorah combines...
Category
20th Century Israeli Religious Items
Materials
Sterling Silver
Pair of Orientalist Bronze Busts by Cordier, 1861
By Charles Henri Joseph Cordier 1
Located in London, GB
Pair of Orientalist bronze busts by Cordier, 1861
French, 1861
Man: Height 42cm, width 32cm, depth 18cm
Woman: Height 40cm, width 26cm, depth 16cm
This impressive pair of bronze busts were made by the renowned French sculptor Charles-Henri-Joseph Cordier (1827-1905). Known for his Orientalist works in bronze and marble, Cordier gained inspiration from his visits to Algeria. The male figure of this pair is after a study made during one of these visits.
The figures form a wonderfully contrasting pair. The male bust wears a more sombre, downturned expression, whilst the female smiles almost sleepily. Both faces are expertly carved to achieve a human likeness, and the two figures are similarly dressed in embellished shirts and robes. The patination is exceptional throughout, providing light and shade to the facial features and garments. Gilding can also be seen on the woman’s earring...
Category
Antique 19th Century French Busts
Materials
Bronze
Austrian Silver-Gilt, Agate, and Semi-Precious Stone Tazza
Located in London, GB
Austrian silver-gilt, agate, and semi-precious stone tazza
Austrian, Late 19th Century
Height 8.5cm, diameter 6.5cm
This charming miniature tazza comprises a silver-gilt frame topp...
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Austrian Belle Époque Centerpieces
Materials
Agate, Multi-gemstone, Opal, Gold, Silver
Chinese Rose Quartz, Agate, and Nephrite Flower Model in a Cloisonné Enamel Pot
Located in London, GB
Chinese rose quartz, agate, and nephrite flower model in a cloisonné enamel pot
Chinese, 20th Century
Height 43cm, width 74cm, depth 27cm
This stunning flower model showcases the s...
Category
20th Century Chinese Models and Miniatures
Materials
Agate, Multi-gemstone, Metal, Enamel
Large Silver Salver by Dobson & Sons, 19th Century
By Dobson and Sons
Located in London, GB
Large silver salver by Dobson & Sons, 19th century
English, c.1893
Height 6.5cm, diameter 64cm
Weight 5kg
This exquisite antique tray is crafted entirely of solid silver, making it ...
Category
Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Tableware
Materials
Silver
Large Pair of Swedish Gilt Metal and Engraved Glass Mirrors after Precht
By Burchard Precht
Located in London, GB
Large pair of Swedish gilt metal and engraved glass mirrors after Precht
Swedish, 19th Century
Height 132cm, width 75cm, depth 5cm
Crafted in 19th century Sweden, the design of this elegant pair of mirrors is after the work of the Precht family. Burchard (d.1738), Gustav (d. 1763) and Christian (d. 1779) Precht were synonymous with 18th century mirror production in Sweden and crafted exceptional pieces for the Swedish court.
Mounted on an ebonised wood backing, the front of the mirrors is adorned with gilt metal frames and engraved glass detailing. The egg and dart motif is used for the gilt metal frames. The glass is engraved with floral and scrolling patterns, in between which are gilt metal mounts of a similar design. Centering each mirror is a large glass plane. Surmounting the mirror is a shaped, gilt metal, and engraved glass panel with adornments like the ones below. Topping these are gilt metal vases filled with rich bouquets.
Celebrating the work of 18th century Swedish mirror...
Category
Antique 19th Century Swedish Baroque Pier Mirrors and Console Mirrors
Materials
Metal
Large German Early 20th Century Silver and Vermeil Nef
Located in London, GB
Large German early 20th century silver and vermeil nef
German, Early 20th Century
Height 80cm, width 70cm, depth 19cm
This impressive sculpture of a nef was crafted by skilled German craftsmen in the early 20th century. Historically nefs were used to store spices and cutler on a dining table, but as their designs became more elaborate, they became purely decorative.
The hull of the piece is intricately cast with high relief depictions of cherubs, sea creatures, scrolls, and waves among many others. Various coats of arms are cast and engraved on the nef. The deck is filled with delicate vermeil figures undertaking various tasks. The wheels as well as the bow are gilt creating a superb contrast between the several tones of metals. All pieces of this nef are wonderfully crafted, with details such as the waving...
Category
Early 20th Century German Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Vermeil, Silver
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