William Wordsworth 19th Century Autographed Poetry Quotation on Paper

Michael X (1933-1975) born Michael de Freitas, was also known under the Alias Michael Abdul Malik. A Black Power leader in 1960s Britain, de Freitas made his living from the numerous...

A William Gladstone signed and inscribed title page. William Gladstone is the only person to serve four terms as Prime Minister of the United Kingdom. He was first elected in 1868 and turned 84 during his final term in 1894. In that time he pushed for fundamental reforms, including votes for women and independence for Ireland. He remains one of Britain’s most inspirational leaders. This is the front page of an auction catalogue dated January 30, 1893 – Gladstone’s final year as Prime Minister. Along the left hand margin Gladstsone has written “Please send … lots as usual and c.o. 10 Downing St.” Gladstone autographs that mention 10 Downing Street, his Prime Ministerial address, are highly prized. Below you’ll find an excellent Gladstone signature and the date. Gladstone was a keen antiquarian and amassed a vast library of books...

Oliver Hardy was an American comedian and actor, most famous for being one half of the popular comedy duo, Laurel and Hardy. One of the most popular comed...

Gregg Rolie (1947-) is an American musician best known as one of founding members of the rock band Santana. Santana have sold over 90 million albums worldwide making them one of the ...

King William IV took to the throne following the death of his brother, George IV. He’s remembered as a humble ruler, who oversaw fundamental reforms in...

The novelist Harry Patterson (1929-) is most famous under his pen name Jack Higgins. The Eagle Has Landed is his best known book, selling 10 million copies worldwide, and was made in...

Antique early 19th century Greek original icon painted and brass inlaid panel with presentation info on the side.

Henri Victor Lesur (Roubaix, France 1863-1900) A fine French 19th century oil on panel titled "Park Poetry" (Poésie dans le parc) depicting an 18th century park scene with a standing young gentleman reciting poems to a couple of ladies and a gentleman seated at the 'Jardin des Tuileries', the garden for the 'Palais des Tuileries' built by Catherine de Medicis, Paris, circa 1890. Note: The artist is also known as Henry Victor Lesur. Please click here to view another painting by Henri Victor Lesur (Roubaix, France 1863-1900). Measures: Panel height: 18 inches (45.7 cm). Panel width: 22 inches (55.9 cm). Frame height: 25 inches (63.5 cm). Frame width: 29 inches (73.7 cm). Like many of his contemporaries during the last quarter of the 19th century, Lesur's works took inspiration from scenes of French 18th century life, romance and every day enjoyment. Victor Gabriel Gilbert, Louis Marie de Schryver, Vittorio Reggianini, Maurice Leloir...

Very beautiful Russian icon with a processional cross in its center from the 17th century We can see that the icon was created to accommodate the processional cross with the Chris...

19th Century reverse painted glass games board We share what we love, and we love the decorative nature of this stunning English 19th Century reverse painted glass games board. With aged surface across the glass reflection and wooden frame. With a glance of old news paper...

Small and lovely Italian Holy Water font from Italy, a shaped polychrome ceramic artwork dating back to Neoclassical period, early 19th century. This rare religious work is finely ...

Handmade hanging brass Hanukkah lamp Menorah, Tetuán, Morocco, circa 1880. Engraved above the oil fonts in Hebrew: “Blessed shall you be in your comings and blessed shall you be in y...