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Aesthetic Movement Decorative Objects

AESTHETIC MOVEMENT

In 1880, polymath designer William Morris declared: “If you want a golden rule that will fit everybody, this is it: Have nothing in your houses that you do not know to be useful or believe to be beautiful.” His words encapsulated the Aesthetic Movement, which prized beauty above all and blurred the lines between fine art and the decorative arts, particularly through lavishly crafted furniture pieces.

The Aesthetic Movement, whose major proponents included author Oscar Wilde, flourished from the 1860s to the 1880s and was mostly popular in England and the United States. Design expositions like the 1876 Centennial International Exhibition in Philadelphia, as well as the publishing of how-to books for interior design, helped disseminate Aesthetic Movement bedroom furniture, serveware, coffee tables and other items, especially to the middle class.

The establishment of new art museums, art clubs and a rising passion for collecting at the time contributed to a growing appreciation for art. Morris’s founding of Morris & Co. in 1862 and the commercializing of this “cult of beauty” by the Liberty store in London, starting in the late 19th century, further disseminated the idea of a domestic space that was thoughtfully and floridly designed.

Leading Aesthetic Movement furniture designers included E.W. Godwin, who drew on Japanese influences and whose work reflected a wider enthusiasm for imported East Asian art. British designer Christopher Dresser created textiles, ceramics and more that were also inspired by Japanese decorative art but were representative of additional diverse design sources that ranged from Egypt to Mexico.

The Aesthetic Movement’s eclecticism resulted in dazzling interiors. Japanese fans were positioned on Renaissance-inspired cabinets with brass hardware, while mantels made of rich walnut or finely carved ebonized wood and adorned with painted Minton tiles mingled with cast-iron chairs against a backdrop of floral wallpaper. In 1881, in New York City, stenciled checkerboard motifs and painted floral murals could be found under an opalescent glass chandelier in a luxurious dressing room designed by German émigré cabinetmaker-decorator George Alfred Schastey. Amid the rise of the industrial age, the style’s promotion of art in everyday life would inform the Arts and Crafts Movement and Art Nouveau.

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Style: Aesthetic Movement
Pair of 19th Century Galle Faience Lion Candleholder with Silver Candelabra
Pair of 19th Century Galle Faience Lion Candleholder with Silver Candelabra

Pair of 19th Century Galle Faience Lion Candleholder with Silver Candelabra

By Émile Gallé

Located in Essex, MA

Pair of signed Emile Galle (French, 1846-1904) rampant lion faience candleholders Heraldic lion holding a castle tower in rampart also holding silvered bronze candelabra Signed...

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Late 19th Century French Antique Aesthetic Movement Decorative Objects

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Bronze

Sterling Silver " Lilly of the Valley " Bon Bon Dish by Whiting Division
Sterling Silver " Lilly of the Valley " Bon Bon Dish by Whiting Division

Sterling Silver " Lilly of the Valley " Bon Bon Dish by Whiting Division

By Whiting Manufacturing Company

Located in Huntington, NY

Sterling Silver " Lilly of the Valley " Bon Bon Dish by Whiting Division Whiting had small production but produced exceptional handmade silverware in relatively small quantities. This Company's most important designer was Charles Osborne...

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Early 20th Century American Aesthetic Movement Decorative Objects

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Sterling Silver

19th Century Polychrome Wooden Horse
19th Century Polychrome Wooden Horse

19th Century Polychrome Wooden Horse

Located in Brussels, Brussels

Elegant little carved wooden horse from the 19th century in polychrome wood Very beautiful polychromy which has a lot of charm Old child's toy with the front wheels which moves ...

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19th Century British Antique Aesthetic Movement Decorative Objects

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Fruitwood

Pair of Aesthetic Movement Sterling Silver Tazas signed Hardy & Hayes Co.
Pair of Aesthetic Movement Sterling Silver Tazas signed Hardy & Hayes Co.

Pair of Aesthetic Movement Sterling Silver Tazas signed Hardy & Hayes Co.

By Hardy & Hayes

Located in New York, NY

This exquisite pair of sterling silver tazas stands as a testament to the artistry of the Aesthetic Movement, crafted by the renowned American silversmiths Hardy & Hayes Co., cir...

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Early 1900s American Antique Aesthetic Movement Decorative Objects

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Sterling Silver

Enameled Glass Pilgrim Vase Moon Flask with Cobalt Florals, Bohemian, Circa 1890
Enameled Glass Pilgrim Vase Moon Flask with Cobalt Florals, Bohemian, Circa 1890

Enameled Glass Pilgrim Vase Moon Flask with Cobalt Florals, Bohemian, Circa 1890

Located in Darien, CT

A beautifully decorative Bohemian pilgrim vase (moon flask), circa 1890, made of marbled white cased glass and hand-decorated with raised cobalt blue enameling. The front is filled w...

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Late 19th Century Czech Antique Aesthetic Movement Decorative Objects

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Art Glass

Pair of Antique French Turquoise Blue Opaline Glass Handles Vases with Hand-Pain
Pair of Antique French Turquoise Blue Opaline Glass Handles Vases with Hand-Pain

Pair of Antique French Turquoise Blue Opaline Glass Handles Vases with Hand-Pain

Located in London, GB

An exceptionally fine and beautifully preserved pair of late 19th-century antique French opaline glass handles vases, measuring 25 cm in height, 15 cm in width (including the handles...

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Late 19th Century French Antique Aesthetic Movement Decorative Objects

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Opaline Glass

Pair of 19th Century Aesthetic Movement Royal Worcester Shell and Coral Vases
Pair of 19th Century Aesthetic Movement Royal Worcester Shell and Coral Vases

Pair of 19th Century Aesthetic Movement Royal Worcester Shell and Coral Vases

By Royal Worcester

Located in Great Barrington, MA

These rare examples of Aesthetic Movement ivory porcelain themed vases features a matching pair of realistically molded open shells nestled in coral branches. The translucent walls a...

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1880s English Antique Aesthetic Movement Decorative Objects

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Porcelain

Antique Aesthetic Period Tiffany & Co. Sterling Silver Footed Bowl
Antique Aesthetic Period Tiffany & Co. Sterling Silver Footed Bowl

Antique Aesthetic Period Tiffany & Co. Sterling Silver Footed Bowl

By Tiffany & Co.

Located in Philadelphia, PA

A fine signed Aesthetic Period silver bowl. By Tiffany & Co. In sterling silver. In a fluted form with a flared foot. Marked to the base. Simply wonderful Tiffany Aesthetic per...

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Late 19th Century Antique Aesthetic Movement Decorative Objects

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Sterling Silver

19th C French Ormolu, Onyx Champleve Enamel Bud Vase with Applied Bee
19th C French Ormolu, Onyx Champleve Enamel Bud Vase with Applied Bee

19th C French Ormolu, Onyx Champleve Enamel Bud Vase with Applied Bee

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

French Champlevé Enamel, Onyx & Ormolu Bud Vase with Applied Bee, Circa 1880 A rare and exquisitely detailed French champlevé enamel bud vase, dating to the late 19th century and in...

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Late 19th Century French Antique Aesthetic Movement Decorative Objects

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Onyx, Ormolu

Aesthetic Design Antique Sterling Silver Chamberstick by Heath & Middleton 1891
Aesthetic Design Antique Sterling Silver Chamberstick by Heath & Middleton 1891

Aesthetic Design Antique Sterling Silver Chamberstick by Heath & Middleton 1891

By Heath & Middleton

Located in London, London

Hallmarked in Birmingham in 1891 by Heath & Middleton, this enchanting Victorian, Antique, Sterling Silver Chamberstick is a superb example of the naturalistic bark effect popularise...

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1890s English Antique Aesthetic Movement Decorative Objects

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Sterling Silver

1885 Rookwood Aesthetic Movement High Victorian Perfume Bottle form # 61
1885 Rookwood Aesthetic Movement High Victorian Perfume Bottle form # 61

1885 Rookwood Aesthetic Movement High Victorian Perfume Bottle form # 61

By Rookwood Pottery Co.

Located in Mobile, AL

Rookwood pottery was established based upon Arts and Crafts ideals positing the celebration and elevation of pottery as an art form. Both professional and amateur decorators and potters were instrumental in the success of what became an art industry and the nations first Internationally recognized art pottery. It is marked 1885, 61 and W. Rookwood's font, Form # 61 and the use of W to indicate white clay are well known to Rookwood collectors and have been identified in most publications concerning the pottery dating back to Peck's books. Sometimes we just can't figure out who decorated them. Many of the decorators were married society ladies and some used their spouse's initials or names on pots. I have been unable to identify what appears to be M AED in under-glaze initials. Nor does the pencil notation which appears M.E. Foster (or Foote) turn up in my review of the literature, including The Ladies God Bless 'em. The quality of the decoration is high and represents the interest in Japonisme and Aesthetic Movement art. The four cobalt lined vertical panels recall vertical Japanese woodblock prints and the gold tracery and rim is surprisingly present with only modest wear to the high points and minor bleed through of the under-glaze around the lip. (shown). It is important to note that unless or until the decorator is identified, it is impossible to assert that the decoration is by a Rookwood artist. Many amateur ladies and gentlemen, particularly members of the Cincinnati Pottery...

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1880s American Antique Aesthetic Movement Decorative Objects

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Pottery

Wardle English Majolica Glazed Hand Holding Corn Spill or Posy Vase
Wardle English Majolica Glazed Hand Holding Corn Spill or Posy Vase

Wardle English Majolica Glazed Hand Holding Corn Spill or Posy Vase

Located in Philadelphia, PA

A Majolica glazed spill vase from the Staffordshire pottery region of England, attributed to Wardle & Co. circa 1860. The vase is molded as a woman’s hand holding an upright ear of...

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19th Century English Antique Aesthetic Movement Decorative Objects

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Earthenware

Pair of Antique French Turquoise Blue Opaline Glass Solifleur Vases with Hand-Pa
Pair of Antique French Turquoise Blue Opaline Glass Solifleur Vases with Hand-Pa

Pair of Antique French Turquoise Blue Opaline Glass Solifleur Vases with Hand-Pa

Located in London, GB

An exceptionally elegant and beautifully preserved pair of late 19th-century antique French opaline glass long-neck vases, measuring 28 cm in height and 14 cm at their widest point. ...

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Late 19th Century French Antique Aesthetic Movement Decorative Objects

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Opaline Glass

19th Century Aesthetic Movement Black Porcelain Vase with Gold & Platinum
19th Century Aesthetic Movement Black Porcelain Vase with Gold & Platinum

19th Century Aesthetic Movement Black Porcelain Vase with Gold & Platinum

Located in Great Barrington, MA

This is an extraordinary example of "Aesthetic Movement" decoration, finely rendered on black glazed porcelain. The well detailed and beautifully painted subject, depicts a hunter wi...

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19th Century Antique Aesthetic Movement Decorative Objects

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Porcelain

Aesthetic Movement Twin Handle Hand-Painted Porcelain Vase signed Royal Doulton
Aesthetic Movement Twin Handle Hand-Painted Porcelain Vase signed Royal Doulton

Aesthetic Movement Twin Handle Hand-Painted Porcelain Vase signed Royal Doulton

By Royal Doulton

Located in New York, NY

A stunning Aesthetic Movement twin-handled hand-painted porcelain vase, featuring an idyllic scene inspired by Holbein: a ploughman with horses set against a glowing sunset, signed R...

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1920s English Vintage Aesthetic Movement Decorative Objects

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Porcelain

Pair of Handblown Aesthetic Movement Hand-Painted Rose Pink Crystal Vases
Pair of Handblown Aesthetic Movement Hand-Painted Rose Pink Crystal Vases

Pair of Handblown Aesthetic Movement Hand-Painted Rose Pink Crystal Vases

By Bohemia

Located in Great Barrington, MA

This is a well matched pair of Bohemian or French handblown vases shading from a subtle pale rose to a slightly darker shade as it reaches the top rim. They are decorated with an Aes...

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19th Century German Antique Aesthetic Movement Decorative Objects

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Crystal

Jérôme Massier Purple and Yellow Bearded Iris Vase Vallauris France, 1860-1880
Jérôme Massier Purple and Yellow Bearded Iris Vase Vallauris France, 1860-1880

Jérôme Massier Purple and Yellow Bearded Iris Vase Vallauris France, 1860-1880

By Jerome Massier Fils

Located in Philadelphia, PA

A late 19th century French majolica glazed earthenware tall vase modeled as a Bearded Iris. Three purple and yellow cascading petals surround the head of the Iris. The footing is mol...

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Late 19th Century French Antique Aesthetic Movement Decorative Objects

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Ceramic

Théodore deck (1823-1891), Important Japonisme Poppy Vase with Elephant Mounts
Théodore deck (1823-1891), Important Japonisme Poppy Vase with Elephant Mounts

Théodore deck (1823-1891), Important Japonisme Poppy Vase with Elephant Mounts

By Theodore Deck

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

Théodore Deck (1823-1891) An important Japonisme vase by Théodore Deck, combining richly developed glazes with sculptural elephant-head bronze mounts. This large enameled ceramic va...

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1870s French Antique Aesthetic Movement Decorative Objects

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Bronze

Monumental French Turquoise Opaline Glass Covered Urn on Pedestal with Hand-Pain
Monumental French Turquoise Opaline Glass Covered Urn on Pedestal with Hand-Pain

Monumental French Turquoise Opaline Glass Covered Urn on Pedestal with Hand-Pain

Located in London, GB

An extraordinary and highly impressive late 19th-century French covered urn on an independent matching pedestal, standing at a monumental 46 cm in height and 16 cm in diameter. Craft...

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Late 19th Century French Antique Aesthetic Movement Decorative Objects

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Opaline Glass

Kate Rogers Doulton Lambeth Pair Impasto Daisy Painted Vases
Kate Rogers Doulton Lambeth Pair Impasto Daisy Painted Vases

Kate Rogers Doulton Lambeth Pair Impasto Daisy Painted Vases

By Doulton Lambeth

Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire

A stunning and fine pair Doulton Lambeth Impasto daisy painted vases by renowned Faience artist Kate Rogers and dated 1885. The stoneware vases are of tall bulbous shape standing r...

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1880s English Antique Aesthetic Movement Decorative Objects

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Stoneware

Vase by Christopher Dresser for William Ault & Co., England, ca. 1895
Vase by Christopher Dresser for William Ault & Co., England, ca. 1895

Vase by Christopher Dresser for William Ault & Co., England, ca. 1895

By Christopher Dresser, William Ault

Located in Valby, 84

Vase by Christopher Dresser for William Ault & Co., England, C. 1895 of gourd form in glazed earthenware, the boldly lobed and ribbed globular body rising to a tall slender neck with...

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1890s English Antique Aesthetic Movement Decorative Objects

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Earthenware

Schumann Bavaria Large Snow Scene Cabin German Moriage Porcelain Gilt Rim Vase
Schumann Bavaria Large Snow Scene Cabin German Moriage Porcelain Gilt Rim Vase

Schumann Bavaria Large Snow Scene Cabin German Moriage Porcelain Gilt Rim Vase

By Kerafina Royal Porzellan KPM

Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA

Stunning and sizeable German Porcelain Vase by Schumann Bavaria circa 1950. It features a Moriage raised porcelain texture to create the effect of the scene through falling snow. Fea...

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Mid-20th Century German Aesthetic Movement Decorative Objects

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Porcelain

19th Century Bronze by Moreau Sitting Figure of a Lady 'Student or Scholar'
19th Century Bronze by Moreau Sitting Figure of a Lady 'Student or Scholar'

19th Century Bronze by Moreau Sitting Figure of a Lady 'Student or Scholar'

By Auguste Moreau

Located in Incline Village, NV

Of French origin, this mid to late 19th century bronze figure was made by the prolific French bronze making artist family "Moreau". The sculpture depicts a young female student or sc...

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19th Century French Antique Aesthetic Movement Decorative Objects

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Bronze

Majolica Aqua Parakeets Jardinière Sarreguemines, circa 1880
Majolica Aqua Parakeets Jardinière Sarreguemines, circa 1880

Majolica Aqua Parakeets Jardinière Sarreguemines, circa 1880

By Sarreguemines

Located in Austin, TX

Majolica Parakeets jardinière planter signed Sarreguemines, circa 1880. Model 7122. Jardinière / Height 6.", length 10" on 6".

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1880s European Antique Aesthetic Movement Decorative Objects

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Ceramic, Majolica

Italian Hand-Painted Ceramic Lemon Majolica Plate Signed, Mid-Century
Italian Hand-Painted Ceramic Lemon Majolica Plate Signed, Mid-Century

Italian Hand-Painted Ceramic Lemon Majolica Plate Signed, Mid-Century

Located in Oklahoma City, OK

A beautifully hand-painted Italian ceramic lemon dish, featuring a vibrant trio of sun-ripened lemons nestled among deep green foliage, framed by a stylized...

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20th Century Italian Aesthetic Movement Decorative Objects

Materials

Ceramic

19th C French Gilt Bronze Model of a Resting Hand, Attributed to Barbedienne
19th C French Gilt Bronze Model of a Resting Hand, Attributed to Barbedienne

19th C French Gilt Bronze Model of a Resting Hand, Attributed to Barbedienne

By F. Barbedienne Foundry

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

19th century French Gilt Bronze model of a resting hand, Attributed to Barbedienne. France, Circa 1880s A unique work, realistically cast model of an ormolu of a resting hand on ...

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Late 19th Century French Antique Aesthetic Movement Decorative Objects

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Marble, Bronze

Aesthetic Movement Ebonised Mantel Clock Attributed to Lewis Foreman Day
Aesthetic Movement Ebonised Mantel Clock Attributed to Lewis Foreman Day

Aesthetic Movement Ebonised Mantel Clock Attributed to Lewis Foreman Day

Located in London, GB

A magnificent Aesthetic Movement mantel clock, with an ebonised mahogany case and an exquisitely painted dial. The case embodies the style of the Aesthetic Movement, with an arched a...

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1870s British Antique Aesthetic Movement Decorative Objects

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Mahogany

English Greenware Majolica Twig Handled Leaf Shaped Server or Vide-Poche
English Greenware Majolica Twig Handled Leaf Shaped Server or Vide-Poche

English Greenware Majolica Twig Handled Leaf Shaped Server or Vide-Poche

Located in Philadelphia, PA

A majolica green glazed leaf pattern server, England, circa 1880. A serrate edged leaf shaped platter with an open work twig form handle. Beautiful mold work showing smaller branc...

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Late 19th Century English Antique Aesthetic Movement Decorative Objects

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Earthenware

Eliza Simmance Doulton Lambeth Floral Design Art Pottery Vase
Eliza Simmance Doulton Lambeth Floral Design Art Pottery Vase

Eliza Simmance Doulton Lambeth Floral Design Art Pottery Vase

By Doulton Lambeth

Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire

A stylish Doulton Lambeth Aesthetic Movement art pottery vase decorated with flowering stems by acclaimed and sought after artist Eliza Simmance and dated 1884. The stoneware vase is...

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1880s English Antique Aesthetic Movement Decorative Objects

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Stoneware

19th Century Majolica Leaves Vase Sarreguemines
19th Century Majolica Leaves Vase Sarreguemines

19th Century Majolica Leaves Vase Sarreguemines

By Sarreguemines

Located in Austin, TX

French Majolica vase with leaves and geometrical pattern signed Sarreguemines circa 1870. H / 2.7 inches , D / 2 inches.

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1870s French Antique Aesthetic Movement Decorative Objects

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Ceramic

French Fives-Lille De Bruyn Purple Trumpet Vine Posy Vases, circa 1890, a Pair
French Fives-Lille De Bruyn Purple Trumpet Vine Posy Vases, circa 1890, a Pair

French Fives-Lille De Bruyn Purple Trumpet Vine Posy Vases, circa 1890, a Pair

By Fives-Lille

Located in Philadelphia, PA

From the French faiencerie Five-Lille de Bruyn, a pair of Art Nouveau floral form posy vases, circa 1890. The majolica glazed barbotine vases are modeled as a blooming trumpet vine flower. The body of the vase is a yellow and purple flower...

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Late 19th Century Antique Aesthetic Movement Decorative Objects

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Earthenware

Pair of French Aesthetic Movement Enameled Bird Motif Black & Gold Vases
Pair of French Aesthetic Movement Enameled Bird Motif Black & Gold Vases

Pair of French Aesthetic Movement Enameled Bird Motif Black & Gold Vases

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Pair of French Aesthetic movement enameled bird motif black & gold vases, each one with twin applied handles, colorful decoration on both sides, raised on a 4"diameter base Provenan...

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Late 19th Century French Antique Aesthetic Movement Decorative Objects

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Pottery

English Majolica Triple Spiral Seashell Posy Bud Vase, circa 1875
English Majolica Triple Spiral Seashell Posy Bud Vase, circa 1875

English Majolica Triple Spiral Seashell Posy Bud Vase, circa 1875

Located in Philadelphia, PA

A scarce English majolica, tri-form fluted bud or posy vase modeled as three upright cream, gray, with hints of lavender, tubular, spiraled seashells on a brown glazed scallop shell...

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Late 19th Century English Antique Aesthetic Movement Decorative Objects

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Earthenware

Oval Tray Painted by Theodor Phillipsen (1840-1920), Denmark C.1870.
Oval Tray Painted by Theodor Phillipsen (1840-1920), Denmark C.1870.

Oval Tray Painted by Theodor Phillipsen (1840-1920), Denmark C.1870.

Located in Valby, 84

Oval Tray Painted by Theodor Philipsen (1840–1920), Denmark, ca. 1870s. Tray in a oval form in black lacquered metal with gilt line border, the interior painted by the artist in oil...

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1870s Danish Antique Aesthetic Movement Decorative Objects

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Metal

Schumann Bavaria Mountain Snow Scene German Alps Moriage Porcelain Gilt Vase
Schumann Bavaria Mountain Snow Scene German Alps Moriage Porcelain Gilt Vase

Schumann Bavaria Mountain Snow Scene German Alps Moriage Porcelain Gilt Vase

By Kerafina Royal Porzellan KPM

Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA

Stunning and sizeable German Porcelain Vase by Schumann Bavaria circa 1950. It features a Moriage raised porcelain texture to create the effect of the scene through falling snow. Fea...

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Mid-20th Century German Aesthetic Movement Decorative Objects

Materials

Porcelain

Aesthetic Movement Oak Mantle Clock by Howell & James with Blue Tile Insets
Aesthetic Movement Oak Mantle Clock by Howell & James with Blue Tile Insets

Aesthetic Movement Oak Mantle Clock by Howell & James with Blue Tile Insets

By Howell & James Ltd

Located in London, GB

Howell & James, in the style of Lewis Foreman Day. An Aesthetic Movement oak mantle clock with a carved cresting to the top and fan-shaped detail, framed by incised decoration and a ...

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19th Century British Antique Aesthetic Movement Decorative Objects

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Oak

Pair Blue and White English Porcelain Vases Royal Worcester Circa 1870
Pair Blue and White English Porcelain Vases Royal Worcester Circa 1870

Pair Blue and White English Porcelain Vases Royal Worcester Circa 1870

Located in Katonah, NY

This pair of blue and white Royal Worcester 'Japonism' vases dates to circa 1862. They are square and intricately decorated in blue with cranes beneath towering bamboo. The blue deco...

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Late 19th Century English Antique Aesthetic Movement Decorative Objects

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Porcelain

19th C French Bronze Snake Candlesticks
19th C French Bronze Snake Candlesticks

19th C French Bronze Snake Candlesticks

Located in Hudson, NY

19th C French Bronze Snake Candlesticks Beautiful original patina in red. Gilt bronze snake.

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Late 19th Century Antique Aesthetic Movement Decorative Objects

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Bronze

Two Christopher Dresser for Perry & Son Aesthetic Movement Candleholders
Two Christopher Dresser for Perry & Son Aesthetic Movement Candleholders

Two Christopher Dresser for Perry & Son Aesthetic Movement Candleholders

By Christopher Dresser

Located in Sharon, CT

Two Aesthetic Movement candleholders, one with a rare retaining of the original porcelain bobeche. Losses to original clay red paint. Signed with the Perry mark on the bottom. The ot...

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Late 19th Century English Antique Aesthetic Movement Decorative Objects

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Brass, Tin

19th Century Majolica Leaves Vase Sarreguemines
19th Century Majolica Leaves Vase Sarreguemines

19th Century Majolica Leaves Vase Sarreguemines

By Sarreguemines

Located in Austin, TX

French Majolica vase with leaves and geometrical pattern signed Sarreguemines circa 1870. H / 4 inches , D / 3.5 inches.

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1870s French Antique Aesthetic Movement Decorative Objects

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Ceramic

Lewis Foreman Day. Made by Howell and Sons. An Aesthetic Movement ebonized clock
Lewis Foreman Day. Made by Howell and Sons. An Aesthetic Movement ebonized clock

Lewis Foreman Day. Made by Howell and Sons. An Aesthetic Movement ebonized clock

By Lewis Foreman Day, Howard and Sons

Located in London, GB

An Aesthetic Movement ebonized clock with finely carved decoration, the clock movement is by Edwards and Sons with a pair carved devices below and a blue and white floral ceramic bor...

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1880s British Antique Aesthetic Movement Decorative Objects

Materials

Ceramic, Walnut

Villeroy & Boch Majolica Plate in a Footed Wire Basket with Heart Shaped Handles
Villeroy & Boch Majolica Plate in a Footed Wire Basket with Heart Shaped Handles

Villeroy & Boch Majolica Plate in a Footed Wire Basket with Heart Shaped Handles

By Villeroy & Boch

Located in Philadelphia, PA

An 19th century basket made up of a hand formed twisted and looped wire holder set with a Majolica glazed plate at the center. The plate shows a geometric pattern glazed in earth t...

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Late 19th Century German Antique Aesthetic Movement Decorative Objects

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Wire

Large Antique Patinated Mercury Glass Madonna with Child
Large Antique Patinated Mercury Glass Madonna with Child

Large Antique Patinated Mercury Glass Madonna with Child

Located in Tilburg, NL

Antique patinated Mercury glass Madonna with child. Turn of the century / early 20th century. This is a wonderful and large mercury glass Madonna with child figurine...

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Early 20th Century Unknown Aesthetic Movement Decorative Objects

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Glass, Mercury Glass

A large, shallow ceramic vase from France 1970s
A large, shallow ceramic vase from France 1970s

A large, shallow ceramic vase from France 1970s

By Roger Capron, Yves Mohy, Virebent 1

Located in SOTTEVILLE-LÈS-ROUEN, FR

A large, shallow ceramic vase from France, dating back to the 1970s, reminiscent of the work of Yves Mohy and the workshops of Virebent. It features abstract designs and exquisite en...

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1970s French Vintage Aesthetic Movement Decorative Objects

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Ceramic

Minton English Majolica Yellow Trinket Basket Vide-Poche
Minton English Majolica Yellow Trinket Basket Vide-Poche

Minton English Majolica Yellow Trinket Basket Vide-Poche

By Minton

Located in Philadelphia, PA

A Super-Scarce English majolica glazed trinket basket, attributed to Minton, circa 1880s. With amazing color and texture, the delicate little earthenware basket is glazed in a deep...

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Late 19th Century English Antique Aesthetic Movement Decorative Objects

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Earthenware

Small Majolica Frog Jerome Massier, circa 1900
Small Majolica Frog Jerome Massier, circa 1900

Small Majolica Frog Jerome Massier, circa 1900

By Jerome Massier

Located in Austin, TX

Small Rare Majolica frog Jerome Massier, circa 1900. Reference / Page 118,119 "Barbotines de la Cote d 'Azur" of M.Bottero.

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Early 1900s French Antique Aesthetic Movement Decorative Objects

Materials

Ceramic, Faience, Majolica

Art Deco Cut Crystal & Silver Plate Inkwell Signed Cross
Art Deco Cut Crystal & Silver Plate Inkwell Signed Cross

Art Deco Cut Crystal & Silver Plate Inkwell Signed Cross

Located in New York, NY

Add a touch of historical elegance to your desk with this Art Deco Cut Crystal & Silver Plate Inkwell, signed by Cross, England, from the early 20th century. This exquisite inkwell e...

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Early 1900s English Antique Aesthetic Movement Decorative Objects

Materials

Crystal, Silver Plate

Ram's Skull Silver Plated
Ram's Skull Silver Plated

Ram's Skull Silver Plated

Located in Chicago, IL

Rams skull rests on plinth base. Marked "Made in France on underside from Wingate and Johnston"

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1960s French Vintage Aesthetic Movement Decorative Objects

Materials

Silver

Antique Martin Brothers Art Pottery Vase with Asian Inspired Decoration
Antique Martin Brothers Art Pottery Vase with Asian Inspired Decoration

Antique Martin Brothers Art Pottery Vase with Asian Inspired Decoration

By Martin Brothers

Located in Hamilton, Ontario

This antique hand-crafted art pottery vase was done by the renowned Martin Brothers factory of England, in approximately 1890 in the period Aesthetic Movement style. The vase is done...

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Late 19th Century English Antique Aesthetic Movement Decorative Objects

Materials

Stoneware

19th Century Limoges French Painted Porcelain Pitcher
19th Century Limoges French Painted Porcelain Pitcher

19th Century Limoges French Painted Porcelain Pitcher

By Delinieres & Co. 1

Located in Soquel, CA

19th Century Limoges French Painted Porcelain Pitcher Rare and prized, American Amateur painting on French Limoges pitcher, circa 1897. Dimensions, 1...

Category

19th Century French Antique Aesthetic Movement Decorative Objects

Materials

Porcelain, Paint

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