1890s Decorative Objects

An extraordinary pair of large-scale Chinese cloisonné enamel covered boxes, dating to the late Qing Dynasty, late 19th century, each modeled as an exuberant head of cabbage and meas...

Delphin Massier French Majolica figural vase which features a pair of parrots perched on a branch. The branch is supported by blue cylindrical vases at either end. The vases have flo...

Hallmarked in Sheffield in 1894 by James Dixon & Sons, this handsome pair of Victorian, Antique Sterling Silver Candelabra, are in the Corinthian column design, holding three candles...

A Pair of Napoleon III Gilt-Bronze-Mounted Square Shaped White Opaline Crystal Jardinières, Attributed to Baccarat Each jardinière is of square form with straight sides and a flat r...

Hand-carved bluestone bowl from Belgium's Ardennes region. Beautiful piece with an aura of pure simplicity. The bowl's profile makes it truly unique. Silky-soft to the touch, shape...

Pair of 19th century bohemian glass unmatched colours etched decanters.

Art Nouveau Bavarian porcelain lustre-glazed vase, circa 1890.

An aneroid barometer and timepiece clock movement in an unusual ebonised oak case in the form of a Caduceus (the staff of Hermes or a herald). With...

Unique French 19th century mantel clock. This exquisite mantel clock has a Sevres porcelain dial plate and other Sevres porcelain decorations. The movement with spring suspension. ...

You don't see these everyday! Rare and exceptional architectural elements consisting of parcel gilt metal and wood with beading and ball feet attributed as late 19th Century or early...

Loetz Rubin Matte Iris - 1898 (aka: rubin metall) Registered Model: PM I-7875 Ruby ground; metallic-bronze iridescent finish (iris) with purple highlights. Measures: Height 7.75 inches Width 4.25 inches Condition: Excellent AVANTIQUES is dedicated to providing an exclusive curated collection of Fine Arts, Paintings, Bronzes, Asian treasures, Art Glass and Antiques. Our inventory represents time-tested investment quality items with everlasting decorative beauty. We look forward to your business and appreciate any reasonable offers. All of our curated items are vetted and guaranteed authentic and as described. Avantiques only deals in original antiques and never reproductions. We stand behind our treasures with a full money back return if the items are not as described. In 1836, Johann Eisner established a glassworks in the Southern Bohemian town of Klostermühle, today part of the Czech Republic and called Klášterský Mlýn. His heirs sold the glassworks to Martin Schmid in 1849, and two years later Schmid sold it to Frank Gerstner, attorney-at-law, and his wife Susanne. Susanne was the widow (‘Witwe’ in German) of Johann Loetz, a glassmaker about whom we know very little. Gerstner transferred sole ownership to Susanne shortly before his death in 1855, and she successfully led and expanded the company during the subsequent 20 years, manufacturing mainly crystal, overlay and painted glass. In 1879, Susanne transferred the company – now called ‘Johann Loetz Witwe’ – to Maximilian von Spaun, the son of her daughter Karoline. One year later, von Spaun hired Eduard Prochaska and the two of them modernized the factory and introduced new, patented techniques and processes. The Historicist Period The first fruits of this collaboration were exciting innovations in Historicism glass, including Intarsia and Octopus glass and the very popular marbled (‘marmorisierte’) glass which imitated semi-precious stones like red chalcedony, onyx and malachite. Success at exhibitions in Brussels, Munich and Vienna were crowned by awards at the Paris World’s Exposition in 1889. In 1897, von Spaun first saw Tiffany Favrile glass exhibited in Bohemia and Vienna, and this convinced him that the art nouveau style was also the way to go for Loetz Witwe. The next eight years were to be the most artistically significant and profitable period in the entire history of the company. The Art Nouveau Period – the Glory Years Loetz Paris-Expo1900Loetz Paris-Expo1900The glassworks created large numbers of its own new designs of iridescent, trailing art nouveau glass, sometimes in collaboration with well-known artists and designers like Marie Kirschner and Franz Hofstötter (aka Franz Hofstätter). The zenith of Loetz art nouveau glass was epitomized by the so-called Phänomen series of designs, much of it designed by Hofstötter, which won a Grand Prix (alongside Tiffany, Gallé, Daum and Lobmeyr) at the Paris World’s Exposition in 1900. The company’s success during this period had two prime drivers – the technical expertise of Prochaska and the business acumen of von Spaun. Loetz Witwe created many of its own designs, and also supplied glass commissioned by major customers like E. Bakolowits (Vienna) and Max Emanuel...

English Victorian Classical sterling silver picture frame, 1896. Plain and flat rectangular surround with wire scroll side mounts and crown. With beveled glass, silk lining, and pain...

You are viewing an eye catching pair of gilt Empire candelabras Of figural form, the candelabras are held aloft by the toga clad female maidens A perfect left and right Stand on the ...

Hallmarked in Chester in 1898 by John Millward Banks, this attractive, Victorian, Antique Sterling Silver Card Case, features shaped sides, and floral...

Add a touch of historical elegance to your collection with this antique stone capital. Featuring intricate roman designs, this piece is a beautif...

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...

To the right of Asclepius and to the left of Hippocrates, a monogram composed of an M crossed by a triangle and, below, an L. Dimensions: 57 x 32 x 27 cm (each bust). LOT DETAILS ...

A striking grand tour bronze sculpture of the winged victory of Samothrace, dating to the late 19th century. This solid bronze figure captures the timeless drama and motion of the or...

Magnificent Greek-style terracotta vase with matching pedestal, crafted in Naples, Italy, in the 19th century. This impressive piece showcases classical inspiration and fine Neapolit...

An exceptionally delicate and decorative 19th-century miniature sculpture composed of a finely cast bronze planter issuing natural red coral branches adorned with thirteen individual...

Classic pair of antique French cassolettes of amphora form These are solid marble so very heavy Original gilt fixtures with rams head handles, encrusted floral sash, acanthus leaves ...

Circa 1890-1900, by Baccarat, Paris, France. Period fin-de-siècle Baccarat glass at its cameo-cut, etched, gilded, and enameled best! This superb pair of vases display the height of...

Incredible A.Falguiere large france bronze "Diana" with perfect patina circa 1890 Art Nouveau.

White marble statuette – Modern School – Venus at the Bath (or The Bather) – No. 1707 Modern School (late 19th – early 20th century) — Venus at the Bath (or The Bather) — White marb...

A timeless and distinguished gift, this antique sterling silver cigar box is hallmarked in London in 1895 by renowned silversmiths Gibson & Langman. Beautifully crafted with a smooth, minimalist exterior and gently rounded edges, it exudes quiet sophistication and classic Victorian refinement. Inside, a richly grained cedar wood lining not only preserves cigars but adds a touch of luxury that speaks to the craftsmanship of the era. Whether for a milestone birthday, retirement, wedding, or Father’s Day, this piece is ideal for those who appreciate fine design and enduring quality. The elegant plain surface offers ample space for a bespoke engraving—perfect for initials, dates, or a personal message—making it a meaningful and memorable keepsake. Gibson & Langman's silverwork is celebrated for its superior finish, and this box is no exception, offering beauty, function, and sentiment in equal measure. A thoughtful and versatile gift, it can also serve as a refined storage box for watches...

Pierre-Adrien Dalpayrat (1844–1910) French Art Nouveau Flambé Stoneware Inkwell with Lid, circa 1900 An exquisite and rare late 19th-century / early 20th-century French Art Nouveau ...

Figure of Draped Female Ceramic / Majolica by Bernhard Bloch Art Nouveau Bohemian, c. 1890 "in very good condition / no chips or cracks" "In 1871, Bernhard Bloch established a pot...

This exceptional antique Russian silver tea caddy has a cuboid shaped form with rounded shoulders. The surface of this silver tea caddy has a...

The cylindrical vessel with everted trumpet form rim, decorated with windmills in a landscape around the base, further decorated with a frieze of diaphanously clad maidens bearing farlands of stars aloft with clear overglaze. Royal Copenhagen mark. Artist Gerhard Heilmann...

- Antique vase in the form of a carriage with a swan from Eichwald - With a brand mark and product number - Art Nouveau style - The end of the 19th century.

A refined Baccarat crystal dresser jar, exquisitely crafted and beautifully preserved. The crystal body is brilliantly clear with the weight and precision expected from Baccarat, off...

A pair of English Staffordshire spaniels in white with black spots. They are late 19th century and with wonderful color.

Victorian heart shaped silver strut timepiece with foliate decoration. Brass bezel with hatched decoration, enamel dial with Roman numerals, origin...

The pair of obelisks with gilt lion faces on front base and gilt lion paws at corners, signed indistinctly. Rome dated 1893.

Signed Elkington & Co Numbered Rd 92173 Beautiful rectangular table clock executed in gilded and silvered electrotyped metal, decorated in relief with butterflies, music inst...

A Pair of 19th Century Italian Hand-Carved and Hand-Polished Carrara Marble Models of Children Reading and Writing, Signed A. Piazza, After Antonio Canova. Antonio Canova (1757–1822...

Hallmarked in London between 1898 and 1901 by D. & J. Wellby & Carrington & Co., this wonderful suite of 5, Antique Sterling Silver Dishes, feature pierced decoration to the sides, a...

Very nice Louis XV style Provençal walnut salt box dating from the end of the 19th century. Top tray that lifts and small drawer at the bottom. Artisanal work. Good condition.

A Marvelous Pair of 19th Century Antique French Chinoiserie Silvered and Dore Bronze Mounted Honey Alabaster Vases Turned to Lamps, in the style of Edouard Lievre. Each is beautifull...

A refined pair of French Louis XVI style candlesticks from the 19th century, executed in finely cast bronze doré and raised on marble plinth bases. Each candlestick is adorned with a...

What an incredible work of art! The hand blown apple green crystal vase is completely hand painted with polychrome enamels surrounding the entire body. The subject is detailed and ex...

Japanese Meiji Period Bronze Champlevé Enamel Incense Burner w/ Geisha & Ryu/Shishi Presenting a splendid masterpiece from the revered Meiji Period, behold an exquisite Japanese bronze incense burner adorned with Champlevé enamel. This remarkable piece showcases captivating hand-carved bronze mounts depicting a geisha on the main bowl and a Ryu/Shishi atop its lid. The geisha, meticulously crafted with utmost precision, graces the central bowl. Flowing robes adorned with elegant spirals serenely encircle the vessel. In a harmonious tableau, the geisha delicately engages with a Sheng pipe. The crowning glory of this masterpiece lies in its magnificent bronze Ryu/Shishi, majestically positioned atop the burner's lid. The vibrant bronze scrolls enveloping the Ryu/Shishi visually capture the enchanting sounds emanating from the Geisha's Sheng performance below. Delicate scrolling cutouts beneath the feet of the mythical creature add an irresistible allure while acting as conduits for the graceful diffusion of incense smoke. Enhancing the regal charm of the burner, three patinated bronze jeweled elephant...

German mahogany and ormolu bracket clock with gilt bronze pineapple finials, flanking figural floral corner mounts, arched floral side screens, hinged astragal shaped glass door with...

A fine French bronze sculpture of Diana, the Huntress by Paul Jean -Baptiste Gasq (1860-1944) cast by Ferdinand Barbedienne Foundry of Paris c 1900. The composition depicts the Roman...

Large Artist Signed Japanese Bronze Tigers attacking a Bull sculpture on wood base. Amazing original Patina and signed by the artist. The wood stand is or...

Hallmarked in Sheffield in 1897 by Joseph Rodgers & Sons, this attractive pair of Antique, Victorian Sterling Silver Vases, feature chased fluting, cast and applied feet, and pierced...

Pair of Louis XVI style baluster shaped covered vases attributed to Samson & Cie, made in porcelain with green background and gold dots, flanked by two applied handles made of white ...

Direct carving of a portrait of a smiling young woman in white Carrara marble from the Art Nouveau period. The sculptor uses a clever technique to bring out the face, allowing the fi...

Excellent, large tubular vase: in the lower area bulbous body on a separate stand, after constriction the neck is raised, slightly narrowing with a flared mouth edge, mould-blown, co...

Alabaster woman bust, signed Antonio Frilli, Italy, circa 1890.

An impressive late 19th century polychromed bronzed metal sculpture of an Orientalist maiden resting on a twin handled jardinière with excellent hand chased surface detail and fine naturalistic colours, signed Waagen Arthur Waagen (German, 1833-1898) was born at Memel in Prussia, was a little-known German Animalier and orientalist figurative sculptor. Early in his career he moved to Paris, where he settled permanently to persue a career as a sculptor. His studio was based at 40, Cours de Vincennes, east of Place de la Nation. Inspired by the trend for the oriental, he exhibited several works with north African themes...

Bronze and glass vase, Escalier De Crystal vase, circa 1890.

Exceptional pair of late 19th-century figural majolica vases by Villeroy & Boch, Germany, circa 1890, most likely produced at the firm’s Schramberg manufactory. These remarkable...

Edwardian period mahogany planter inlaid with boxwood string inlay and copper liner. England c.1890

A rare find of this centerpiece bowl in a golden Dore' finish. With two winged nude Angles for handles. All supported by four Dolphins in a bronze patina finish. Still has the Origin...

Carrara marble sculpture by Antonio Frilli, Firenze, circa 1890.

French patinated bronze and Sienna marble mantel clock of massive proportions. The subject being of a naked maiden lying down on a lion's pelt and leaning against the clock. The subj...

A stunning antique French bisque sculpture by Luca Madrassi (1848–1919). This was made in Paris, it dates from around 1890-1900. It depicts a gorgeous classical scene, it is a lovel...

This is a familiar wheel cut motif that Baccarat used on vases and tazzas and this is beautifully executed on this tall vase. The solid and substantial clear blank is elegantly decor...

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