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Indian Kashmir Wool Shawl
Located in London, GB
Indian Kashmir wool shawl
Indian, Early 20th Century
Height 316cm, width 166cm
The superb shawl is woollen and was crafted by skilled Indian weavers in the early 20th century. Tradi...
Category
Early 20th Century Indian Quilts and Blankets
Materials
Wool
Collection of 20th Century Books Relating to the Oil Industry
Located in London, GB
Collection of 20th century books relating to the oil industry
Continental, 20th Century
Height 31cm, width 25cm, depth 5cm
This extensive collection of books was published between ...
Category
20th Century European Books
Materials
Paper
Antique Louis XVI Style Ormolu and Sèvres Porcelain Mounted Secretaire
Located in London, GB
Antique Louis XVI style ormolu and Sèvres porcelain mounted secretaire
French, c. 1840
Height 127cm, width 76cm, depth 37cm
This magnificent ...
Category
Antique Early 19th Century French Louis XVI Secretaires
Materials
Ormolu
Chinese Hardstone and Cloisonné Enamel Flower Tree Model
Located in London, GB
Chinese hardstone and cloisonné enamel flower tree model
Chinese, 20th Century
Height 54cm, width 42cm, depth 39cm
Depicting a basket filled with a lavi...
Category
20th Century Chinese Models and Miniatures
Materials
Stone, Carnelian, Jade, Enamel
Russian Cloisonné Enamel and Silver Gilt Egg
Located in London, GB
Russian cloisonné enamel and silver gilt egg
Russian, 20th Century
Height 7cm, diameter 5cm
The complex technique of cloisonné enamelling is ...
Category
20th Century Russian Models and Miniatures
Materials
Silver, Enamel
Chinese Hardstone Flower Model in a Cloisonné Enamel Pot
Located in London, GB
Chinese hardstone flower model in a cloisonné enamel pot
Chinese, 20th Century
Height 20cm, width 16cm, depth 9cm
Crafted in 20th century C...
Category
20th Century Chinese Models and Miniatures
Materials
Stone, Carnelian, Jade
Large Pair of Sèvres-Style Porcelain Napoleonic Vases with Ormolu Mounts
Located in London, GB
Large pair of Sèvres-style porcelain Napoleonic vases with ormolu mounts
French, Late 19th Century
Height 96cm, diameter 33cm
Standing just below a metre in height, these impressive...
Category
Antique Late 19th Century French Vases
Materials
Ormolu
Large Belgian Silver Gilt Vase, 19th Century
Located in London, GB
Large Belgian silver gilt vase, 19th century
Belgian, 19th Century
Height 36cm, width 52cm, depth 39cm
This superb vase is crafted from shining silver gilt. Of rounded campagna for...
Category
Antique 19th Century French Neoclassical Vases
Materials
Silver
Antique Pair of Ormolu Pedestals with Neo-Grec Sphinx Supports
Located in London, GB
Antique pair of ormolu pedestals with Neo-Grec sphinx supports
French, Late 19th Century
Height 105cm, width 49cm, depth 49cm
Decorated with Neo-Grec and Rococo style elements, this...
Category
Antique Late 19th Century French Pedestals and Columns
Materials
Ormolu
Pair of Chinese Hardstone and Jade Flower Models
Located in London, GB
Pair of Chinese hardstone and jade flower models
Chinese, 20th Century
Height 33cm, width 25cm, depth 17cm
This superb pair of hardstone flower models are almost identical in design, comprising hardstone trees set within rectangular jade planters...
Category
20th Century Chinese Models and Miniatures
Materials
Jade, Metal
$7,660 / set
Antique Russian Beaded Icon After the Iverskaya
Located in London, GB
Antique Russian beaded icon after the Iverskaya
Russian, Early 20th Century
Icon: Height 34cm, width 27cm, depth 2cm
Frame: Height 48.5cm, width 42cm, de...
Category
Early 20th Century Russian Religious Items
Materials
Multi-gemstone
Anatolian Kirsehir Prayer Rug with a Village Design
Located in London, GB
Anatolian Kirsehir prayer rug with a village design
Turkish, 20th Century
Height 155cm, width 96cm
This eye-catching pictorial prayer rug was skilfully woven from wool by Turkish ...
Category
20th Century Turkish Turkish Rugs
Materials
Wool
Pair of Large Gilt and Patinated Bronze Empire Style Planters
Located in London, GB
Pair of large gilt and patinated bronze Empire style planters
French, 20th Century
Height 50cm, width 62cm, depth 31cm
The planters, crafted in France, showcase the Egyptian-inspir...
Category
20th Century French Empire Planters and Jardinieres
Materials
Bronze
Pair of Large Chinese Hardstone, Jade and Cloisonné Enamel Flower Models
Located in London, GB
Pair of large Chinese hardstone, jade and cloisonné enamel flower models
Chinese, 20th Century
Height 39cm, width 25cm, depth 25cm
Crafted in 20th century China, this pair of lar...
Category
20th Century Chinese Models and Miniatures
Materials
Stone, Jade, Metal, Enamel
Set of Four Antique Ormolu Roundels by Mathurin Moreau
By Mathurin Moreau
Located in London, GB
Set of four antique ormolu roundels by Mathurin Moreau
French, Late 19th Century
Height 3cm, diameter 44cm
This set of four sculptural panels is crafted by the renowned French met...
Category
Antique Late 19th Century French Neoclassical Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Ormolu
Pair of Chinese Hardstone, Jade and Cloisonné Enamel Flower Tree Models
Located in London, GB
Pair of Chinese hardstone, jade and cloisonné enamel flower tree models
Chinese, 20th Century
Height 24cm, width 18cm, depth 10cm
This pair of charming Chinese models depicts flower trees and is crafted from a large array of high quality materials.
The flower trees are crafted from jade as well as other hardstones. The leaves are rendered from deep green jade, making the multi-coloured flowers beautifully stand out. The stigma on each flower is represented by several round beads. Some flowers also include additional twisted metal spring detailing. From the metal tree trunk extends a number of wire branches covered in thread. The execution of the models is outstanding as it creates a trompe l ‘oil effect tricking the observer into believing the model is real.
Both models are displayed in vivid cloisonné enamel planters...
Category
20th Century Chinese Models and Miniatures
Materials
Stone, Jade, Metal, Enamel
French 19th Century Gilt Bronze and Jasperware Table Jardinière
Located in London, GB
French 19th century gilt bronze and jasperware table jardinière
French, Late 19th Century
Height 23cm, width 53cm, depth 25cm
Crafted from gilt bronze and jasperware, this antiqu...
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Neoclassical Planters and Jardinieres
Materials
Ormolu
Antique Large Cloisonné Enamel Wall Crucifix with Font
Located in London, GB
Antique large cloisonné enamel wall crucifix with font
French, Late 19th Century
Height 57cm, width 33cm, depth 7cm
This superb decorative cross is designed to hang on a wall, enabled by the small clover-shaped gilt metal handle which surmounts the top. The cross is shaped as a traditional Christian budded crucifix, and features stunning cloisonné enamel decoration that is expertly contrasted by an ebonised wood backing.
The cross is centred by a budded panel, that features four blooming flowers wrapped within their vines in a heart-esque pattern. These designs are bordered by a red and gilt geometric surround, which provides an interesting contrast to the more flowing linearity within. Similar flower-and-vine motifs, as well as similar geometric bordering, adorn the rest of the cross’s main body. The colour contrasts within the cloisonné enamel are particularly pleasing, with the pale-yellow ground making the bright hues of the foliate decoration stand out.
At the bottom of the cross sits a font, or stoup, originally designed to hold holy water. The font is also decorated with cloisonné enamel, but employs a geometric layered design in differing shades.
The reverse of the cross is stamped ‘1138’.
Replete with refined decorative elements, this excellent piece of religious décor...
Category
Antique Late 19th Century French Religious Items
Materials
Enamel
Set of 15 Early 19th Century Danish Silver Plates by Franciscus Kozlowsky
By Franciscus Kozlowsky
Located in London, GB
Set of 15 early 19th century Danish silver plates by Franciscus Kozlowsky
Danish, 1807
Height 2cm, diameter 24cm
Crafted by the Danish silversmith...
Category
Antique Early 19th Century Danish Dinner Plates
Materials
Silver
Pair of Six-Light Silvered Bronze Candelabra Attributed to Christofle
By Christofle
Located in London, GB
Pair of six-light silvered bronze candelabra attributed to Christofle
French, 19th Century
Height 65cm, diameter 37cm
This superb pair of candelabra are crafted in the opulent Roco...
Category
Antique 19th Century French Rococo Candelabras
Materials
Bronze
Antique French Louis XVI Style Ormolu-Mounted Commode after Benneman
Located in London, GB
Antique French Louis XVI style ormolu-mounted commode after Benneman
French, Early 20th Century
Height 93cm, width 179cm, depth 69cm
This outstanding commode à vanteaux is after a ...
Category
Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble, Ormolu
Large Antique Viennese Cold-Painted Bronze Lamp of a Princess by Bergman
By Franz Xaver Bergman (Bergmann)
Located in London, GB
Large antique Viennese cold-painted bronze lamp of a princess by Bergman
Austrian, c. 1910
Height 42cm, width 24cm, depth 13cm
Crafted by the renowned Franz Xaver Bergman (1861-193...
Category
Early 20th Century Austrian Table Lamps
Materials
Bronze
Antique Ormolu Mounted Mahogany and Chinese Lacquer Commode by Maison Forest
By Maison Forest
Located in London, GB
Antique ormolu mounted mahogany and Chinese lacquer commode by Maison Forest
French, Late 19th Century
Height 95cm, width 166.5cm, depth 61cm
Crafted in late 19th century France by...
Category
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Ormolu
Pair of Large Antique Famille-Rose Porcelain Fish Bowls with Giltwood Stands
Located in London, GB
Pair of large antique Famille-rose porcelain fish bowls with giltwood stands
Chinese and French, 19th Century
Bowls: Height 40cm, diameter 60cm
Stands: Height 58cm, width 55cm, dept...
Category
Antique 19th Century Chinese Vases
Materials
Porcelain, Giltwood
Pair of Empire-Style Marble and Ormolu Vases by Raingo
By Raingo Frères
Located in London, GB
Pair of Empire-style marble and ormolu vases by Raingo
French, Late 19th Century
Height 37cm, width 22cm, depth 18cm
This superb pair of vases combines stunning veined grey marble...
Category
Antique Late 19th Century French Empire Vases
Materials
Marble, Ormolu
Large English Silver and Crystal Caviar Dish by Martin Hall & Co
By Martin Hall & Co.
Located in London, GB
Large English silver and crystal caviar dish by Martin Hall & Co
English, 1914
Height 14.5cm, diameter 27cm
Crafted by Martin Hall & Co - the renowned Sheffield based firm of silve...
Category
Early 20th Century English Crystal Serveware
Materials
Crystal, Silver
Antique Large White Marble Fireplace, French 19th Century
Located in London, GB
Antique large white marble fireplace, French 19th century
French, 19th Century
Height 140cm, width 185cm, depth 51cm
This incredible piece of marble furniture is superbly carved in ...
Category
Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Fireplaces and Mantels
Materials
Carrara Marble
Consolidated listing for purchase
Located in London, GB
Consolidated Listing for the below listings
Order ID 105801152 - 20th Century Peruvian Silver Tea and Coffee Set by Camusso - List £18,000 (£12,212.15)
Order ID 107221402 - Pair of Gilt Bronze Mounted Krater-Form Bisque Porcelain Vases - List £8,500 (£5,008.52)
Order ID 105923482 - Pair of Bohemian Enamelled Black Glass Vases and Covers - List £12,000 (£7,772.44)
Order ID 105814872 - Large German Silver Bowl...
Category
20th Century Peruvian Rococo Sterling Silver
Materials
Silver
$61,285 / set
Antique Louis XVI Style Mahogany and Ormolu Bonheur du Jour by Winckelsen
By Charles-Guillaume Winckelsen
Located in London, GB
Antique Louis XVI style mahogany and ormolu bonheur du jour by Winckelsen
French, 1864
Height 105cm, width 73cm, depth 42cm
Charles-Guillaume Winckelsen (French, 1812-1871) is the c...
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century French Louis XVI Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Marble, Ormolu
Antique 19th Century Malachite and Ormolu Casket
Located in London, GB
Antique 19th century malachite and ormolu casket
Russian, Mid-19th Century
Height 9cm, width 21cm, depth 15cm
This magnificent malachite casket celebra...
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century Russian Decorative Boxes
Materials
Malachite, Ormolu
Antique Semi-Precious Stone and Silver-Gilt Egg Model
Located in London, GB
Antique semi-precious stone and silver-gilt egg model
Continental, Late 19th Century
Height 19cm, diameter 8cm
This superb decorative egg model is inset ...
Category
Antique Late 19th Century European Natural Specimens
Materials
Multi-gemstone, Silver
Pair of Antique Six-Light Silvered Bronze Candelabra by Christofle
By Christofle
Located in London, GB
Pair of antique six-light silvered bronze candelabra by Christofle
French, 19th Century
Height 67cm, diameter 37cm
This superb pair of silvered bronze candelabra are crafted in the ...
Category
Antique 19th Century French Rococo Candelabras
Materials
Silver, Bronze
Large Empire-Style Ormolu and Malachite Centre Table
Located in London, GB
Large Empire-style ormolu and malachite centre table
French, 20th Century
Height 85cm, width 165.5cm, depth 85.5cm
This superb centre table pairs vibrant malachite with classical o...
Category
20th Century French Empire Center Tables
Materials
Malachite, Ormolu
Set of 11 19th Century Bois Durci Portrait Roundels
By François Charles Lepage
Located in London, GB
Set of 11 19th century Bois Durci portrait roundels
French, 19th Century
Largest: Height 1.5cm, diameter 15.5cm
Smallest: Height 1cm, diameter 11.5cm
This set of 11 panels depicts ...
Category
Antique 19th Century French Napoleon III Historical Memorabilia
Materials
Other
Pair of Large Silvered Bronze Candelabra by Christofle, 19th Century
By Christofle
Located in London, GB
Pair of large silvered bronze candelabra by Christofle, 19th century
French, c. 1890
Height 71cm, diameter 42cm
This extraordinary decorative pair were made by the renowned Parisian...
Category
Antique 19th Century French Rococo Revival Candelabras
Materials
Silver Plate, Bronze
Two Russian Silver Gilt and Cloisonné Enamel Easter Eggs on Stands
Located in London, GB
Two Russian silver gilt and cloisonné enamel Easter eggs on stands
Russian, 20th Century
Height 9.5cm, diameter 5cm
The two silver gilt and cloisonné enamel eggs showcase Russi...
Category
20th Century Russian Decorative Boxes
Materials
Silver, Enamel
Two Russian Silver Gilt and Cloisonné Enamel Eggs on Stands
Located in London, GB
Two Russian silver gilt and cloisonné enamel eggs on stands
Russian, 20th Century
Height 12cm, diameter 4.5cm
These stunning Russian eggs are crafted from silver gilt and dec...
Category
20th Century Russian Decorative Boxes
Materials
Silver, Enamel
Large Fleur de Pêche Marble and Ormolu Antique Fireplace
Located in London, GB
Large Fleur de Pêche marble and ormolu antique fireplace
French, 19th Century
Height 121cm, width 188cm, depth 63cm
This stunning fireplace combines unusual Fleur de Pêche marble with sculptural ormolu mounts. The fireplace consists of a panelled frieze, below which is the wide serpentine opening. The twin jambs are canted in form, and are supported by footblocks. The use of the historic Fleur de Pêche marble is particularly pleasing: featuring deep veining in a palette of cream, purple, and brown, the marble was highly popular for opulent 19th century design, adorning elite interiors such as the main hall of the Napoleon III apartments in the Louvre.
The fireplace is adorned with several ormolu mounts. A large Rococo scallop shell form decorates the centre of the marble frieze, trailed by acanthus leaves. The upper sections of the jambs are applied with female terms, whose bodies dissolve into further acanthus-style forms. The bottom sections also feature gilt-bronze decoration, with further scallop shell designs.
The fireplace also features a cast-iron inset, decorated with geometric designs.
The fireplace clearly takes inspiration from the Rococo-style fireplace in the Council Cabinet in the King’s Apartments at Versaille, which was designed in the late 18th century by Jacques Verberckt and Jacques Caffiéri. Whilst the deep red marble of the Versailles fireplace...
Category
Antique 19th Century French Rococo Fireplaces and Mantels
Materials
Marble, Iron, Ormolu
Antique Ormolu Mounted Dressing Table by Zwiener Jansen Successer
By Zwiener Jansen Successeur
Located in London, GB
Antique ormolu mounted dressing table by Zwiener Jansen Successeur
French, c. 1900
Height 153cm, width 134cm, depth 63cm
Superbly crafted by the renowned French firm Zwiener Jans...
Category
Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Tables
Materials
Ormolu
Pair of French Empire Style Ormolu, Wood and Marble Pedestals
Located in London, GB
Pair of French Empire style ormolu, wood and marble pedestals
French, 20th Century
Height 83cm, diameter 52cm
This superb pair of French 20th century pedestals celebrates the ver...
Category
20th Century French Empire Pedestals and Columns
Materials
Marble, Ormolu
Antique French Louis XV Style Ormolu Mounted Marquetry Desk by Maison Léger
By Maison Léger
Located in London, GB
Antique French Louis XV style ormolu mounted marquetry desk by Maison Léger
French, c. 1880
Height 80cm, width 185cm, depth 98cm
This very impressive desk was crafted around 1880 by...
Category
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XV Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Ormolu
19th Century Blue Guilloché Enamel and Gilt-Metal Casket
Located in London, GB
19th century blue guilloché enamel and gilt-metal casket
French, 19th Century
Height 11cm, width 15cm, depth 10cm
This exquisite piece highlights the expert designs emerging from ...
Category
Antique 19th Century French Belle Époque Porcelain
Materials
Metal, Enamel
Antique ormolu and cut-crystal casket by Baccarat
By Baccarat
Located in London, GB
Antique ormolu and cut-crystal casket by Baccarat
French, 19th Century
Height 15cm, width 14.5cm, depth 11cm
This exquisite box is by the renowned French maker Baccarat. Since 1764,...
Category
Antique 19th Century French Belle Époque Glass
Materials
Crystal, Ormolu
Small Engraved Silver Part-Tea Service of Persian Design
Located in London, GB
Small engraved silver part-tea service of Persian design
Persian, 20th Century
Samovar: Height 23cm, width 16cm, depth 15cm
Teapot: Height 9cm, width 10cm, depth 6.5cm
Decorated wit...
Category
20th Century Persian Tea Sets
Materials
Silver
19th Century French Gilt Bronze and Glass Six-Light Chandelier
Located in London, GB
19th century French gilt bronze and glass six-light chandelier
French, Late 19th Century
Height 30cm, diameter 72cm
This very elegant late 19th century French six-light chandelier...
Category
Antique Late 19th Century French Belle Époque Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Ormolu
French Empire Style Ormolu Mounted Malachite Centre Table
Located in London, GB
French Empire style ormolu mounted malachite centre table
French, 20th Century
Height 77cm, diameter 100cm
Wonderfully crafted from a selection of high quality materials, this Fren...
Category
20th Century French Empire Center Tables
Materials
Malachite, Bronze, Ormolu
Large French Brass Palm Tree Floor Lamp, Style of Maison Jansen
By Maison Jansen
Located in London, GB
Large French brass palm tree floor lamp, style of Maison Jansen
French, 20th Century
Height 166cm, diameter 61cm
This very eye-catching floor ...
Category
20th Century French Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Brass
Pair of French Empire Style Malachite, Lapis Lazuli and Ormolu Vases
Located in London, GB
Pair of French Empire style malachite, lapis lazuli and ormolu vases
French, 20th Century
Height 78cm, width 47cm, depth 30cm
Skilfully crafted by French craftsmen, the unusual mixt...
Category
20th Century French Empire Vases
Materials
Lapis Lazuli, Malachite, Ormolu
Pair of Antique Chinese Lacquered Low Tables with Porcelain Warming Plates
Located in London, GB
Pair of antique Chinese lacquered low tables with porcelain warming plates
Chinese, 18th and 19th Century
Height 30cm, width 51cm, depth 51cm
...
Category
Antique 19th Century Chinese Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Brass
Antique French Empire Style Glass and Gilt Bronze Chandelier
Located in London, GB
Antique French Empire style glass and gilt bronze chandelier
French, Late 19th Century
Height 32, diameter 42cm
This French 19th century chandelier is crafted in the Empire style. ...
Category
Antique Late 19th Century French Empire Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Ormolu
Pair of Red Marble Pedestals in the Neoclassical Style
Located in London, GB
Pair of red marble pedestals in the Neoclassical style
French, 19th Century
Height 108cm, width 33cm, depth 33cm
Crafted in France during the 19th century, this refined pair of ped...
Category
Antique 19th Century French Neoclassical Pedestals and Columns
Materials
Marble
Viennese Cold-Painted Bronze Lamp of an Arab by a Campfire by Bergman
By Franz Xaver Bergman (Bergmann)
Located in London, GB
Viennese cold-painted bronze lamp of an Arab by a campfire by Bergman
Austrian, c. 1910
Height 42cm, width 10cm, depth 21cm
Crafted by Franz Xaver Bergman (1861-1936), one of the mo...
Category
Early 20th Century Austrian Islamic Table Lamps
Materials
Bronze
Set of Sitzendorf Porcelain Figures of the Four Seasons
By Sitzendorf
Located in London, GB
Set of Sitzendorf porcelain figures of the four seasons
German, 20th Century
Largest: Height 14cm, width 10cm, depth 7.5cm
Smallest: Height 14cm, width 9cm, depth 7.5cm
These Ger...
Category
20th Century German Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Porcelain
Pair of French Malachite and Ormolu Pedestals
Located in London, GB
Pair of French malachite and ormolu pedestals
French, 20th Century
Height 102cm, width 44cm, depth 44cm
Elegantly mounted with ormolu features and fully covered in malachite, this...
Category
20th Century French Neoclassical Pedestals and Columns
Materials
Malachite, Ormolu
$39,000 / set
Pair of Very Large Chinese Cloisonné Enamel Vases with French Ormolu Mounts
Located in London, GB
Pair of very large Chinese cloisonné enamel vases with French ormolu mounts
Chinese and French, 20th century
Height 215cm, diameter 78cm
These superb vases bring together exceptional Chinese enamelling with ornate French ormolu mounts, combining the complex cloisonné technique with sumptuously detailed gilt-bronze additions.
The ovoid-form vases are applied with lavish natural designs on the main body, decorated with eye-catching birds and butterflies amongst flowers and shrubbery. The animal and foliate motifs are set on top of a cream ground with intricate geometric patterning that emphasises the elaborate design of the vases. The necks of the vases are similarly decorated with birds and greenery. The necks and feet also feature ornate geometric patterns that complement the natural colour palette of the main body, adding further intricacy to the enamelled designs.
Surmounting the vases is a pierced ormolu rim, which features acanthus-style and pineapple designs which complement the foliate imagery on the vases below. Each vase is mounted on four gilt-bronze feet cast in the shape of Chinese 'Foo' winged lions, combining impressive Chinese motifs with exceptional French craftsmanship.
Cross-cultural pieces like these vases were highly popular decorative wares in late 19th century Europe; likewise, this pair effortlessly synthesise the design styles of the East and the West into monumental items with ornate and colourful designs.
Provenance: From the collection of Larry Flynt...
Category
20th Century Chinese Vases
Materials
Enamel, Ormolu
Pair of Antique Samson Porcelain Models of Bolognese Hounds
By Samson & Cie
Located in London, GB
Pair of antique Samson porcelain models of Bolognese Hounds
French, Late 19th Century
Larger model: Height 22cm, width 30cm, depth 12cm
Smal...
Category
Antique Late 19th Century French Animal Sculptures
Materials
Porcelain
Antique Iranian Kalamkari Prayer Mat
Located in London, GB
Antique Iranian Kalamkari prayer mat
Persian, Late 19th Century
Height 128cm, width 92cm
Crafted in the late 19th century by skilled Iranian craftsmen, this cotton prayer mat features a plethora of religious and nature-inspired motifs.
Its surface is adorned with a selection of patterns and motifs created using the traditional woodblock printing technique called kalamkari (or Qalamkari). The 400 years old technique originating from Isfahan, utilises only natural and local materials, celebrating and supporting the local communities.
A selection of repetitive, organic motifs adorns the cotton textile. The patterns are coloured in various shades of red, cream, and blue, their design inspired by religious Islamic architecture, in particular that of a mosque. The central prayer niche (also called a mihrab) is identical in shape to that of the arch-shaped prayer niches found in mosques. Arabic markings feature above it.
This Persian prayer mat...
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Persian Islamic Tapestries
Materials
Cotton
Set of 24 Silver Underplates
Located in London, GB
Set of 24 silver underplates
Continental, 20th Century
Height 1.5cm, diameter 30cm
This very refined set of twenty-four underplates (also called charger plates) was crafted in the...
Category
20th Century European Neoclassical Platters and Serveware
Materials
Silver
$30,642 / set
19th Century Empire Style Ormolu Table Mirror
Located in London, GB
19th century Empire style ormolu table mirror
French, 19th Century
Height 56cm, width 37cm, depth 4cm, depth when open 46cm
This fine table ...
Category
Antique 19th Century French Empire Table Mirrors
Materials
Ormolu, Bronze
Antique Ormolu Mounted Tea Table Attributed to Paul Sormani
By Paul Sormani
Located in London, GB
Antique ormolu mounted tea table attributed to Paul Sormani
French, Late 19th Century
Height 94cm, width 88cm, depth 55cm
Traditionally used ...
Category
Antique Late 19th Century French Rococo Card Tables and Tea Tables
Materials
Ormolu
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