A Pair of Mourning Figures

Provenance: The Metropolitan Museum in New York has a similar Le Nove Porcelain pair of courting figures in its collection. Accession Number: 06.381. Factory: ...

Known as the "Brocade" pattern, the design on these exquisite eighteenth-century dishes is complicated yet delicate. The inspiration for this pattern comes from seventeenth-century...

These stunning Wedgwood black basalt sphinxes are a true masterpiece of Wedgwood craftsmanship and artistry. These mythical creatures are a sight to behold with their majestic woman's head, mighty lion's body, and elegant wings. Each sphinx sits atop a raised rectangular base, adorned with a geometric design of circles and fleur-de-lis. Each sphinx features a 'lotus flower' nozzle to hold candles, adding a touch of whimsy and charm. Made in the eighteenth century, circa 1785, these sphinxes showcase Wedgwood's exceptional attention to detail and dedication to quality. The underside of each sphinx is marked with an impressed "Wedgwood" signature in lowercase letters. With a height of 10.2", a depth of 7", and a width of 3.6", these sphinxes are truly imposing in size and presence. In excellent condition, this pair is a rare and highly coveted find for collectors of Wedgwood black basalt. Reference: "The Dictionary of Wedgwood" R Reilly and G Savage pg 323. Dimensions: 10.2" height x 7" deep x 3.6" wide Condition: Excellent with tiny edge chips invisibly restored Price: $6,600 Background of Wedgwood black basalt: In the mid-18th century, Josiah Wedgwood created black stoneware, which he named "Black Basalt," as it resembled Egyptian basalt...

Provenance: The Private Collection of Mario Buatta a pair of porcelain teacups made in England, circa 1825. This lovely pair of Staffordshire teacups is painted with a delicate flor...

Provenance: The Private Collection of Mario Buatta a pair of white and gold dishes Made in England, circa 1820 These beauties have a gilded edge ...

WHY WE LOVE THEM: They're majestic! We are pleased to offer this pair of large antique Luneville lions made in France circa 1800. These exceptional lio...

Pair of Maitland Smith bronze figures holding baskets of flowers. Very nice patina… Proximately 42 inches tall and 12 inches wide at the base.

This pair of antique pedestals are unsigned, but presumed to have originated from the United States and date to approximately 1900 and done i...

This is a Minton Porcelain sculptures lamps. They are hand painted glazed white porcelain with some light turquoise ornaments. It depicts two barefoot Greek/ Roman young ladies figur...

Pair of hand-painted polychrome porcelain sculptures depicting the allegory of abundance, two peasants, a girl and a young boy, holding fruit and grapes baskets. Both porcelain figures have wonderful details stand on a golden circular base, decorated with curled capitals and vegetal motifs. In good condition, both figures come from a private collection of Milan, date back to second half of 20th century, 1960s circa and have crowned N...

A pair of Royal Busts Of Clotilde of France, Queen of Sardinia And Marie Adélaïde of Savoy, Dauphine of France Both noblewomen carved from marble and dressed in contemporary fashion, wearing luxurious flowing garments, their hair coiffed, done up and ribbon-tied. On Sienna marble octagonal pedestals. French, circa 1880 Dimensions: H: 79 in / 200 cm The Two "Marie Adélaïde's" The marble portrait busts represent two French royal figures, Clotilde of France and her great-grandmother Marie Adélaïde of Savoy. Marie Adélaïde Clotilde Xavière, known as Clotilde of France (1759-1802), was Queen of Sardinia and the younger sister of King Louis XVI of France, who was married to Marie Antoinette. Marie Adélaïde of Savoy (1685-1712) was the Dauphine of France and Duchess of Burgundy. The famous sculptor Antoine Coysevox...

This large pair of antique porcelain lamps are unsigned, but being attributed to the Royal Dux factory of Bohemia, now the Czech Republ...