Edwardian Stand with Cupboard in satinwood

K0566 Fine Edwardian bedside cabinet in satinwood, having shaped upstand and inlaid top above a drawer and cupboard door both fitted with original br...

Sn5508 Superb Edwardian satinwood vitrine or bookcase of breakfront design, having cavetto cornice above a dentil inlaid moulding and string inlaid frieze, four string inlaid glazed ...

Antique English Polychrome Inlaid Mahogany Jardiniere Stand C.1900 An attractive Regency Revival Anglo-Chinese Design. In very good condition commensurate with age.

This fine painted decorated planter in the manner of Angelica Kauffman was created in England circa 1890 to 1900. Hepplewhite in style the planter was made in England during the Edwardian era. This time saw a great rise in revival styles and culminated with the out break of the first world war. Hepplewhite design is most often associated with fine detail contrasting wood veneers and inlay , delicate painted details and a definite reference to historical precedents. Referencing Kauffman herself the piece is reminiscent of works in her historical painterly style. She i known to have painted a number of commissions on furniture while living in England as well a being one of only two female founding members of the Royal Academy. She classified herself as a painter of historical imagery but is also known for her many significant painting and portraits and scenes of late 18th century upper class life. Many engravings used as pattern survive giving her style and work a great reach in paint decorated furniture...