Decorative Art

Vassoio Felice Galbiati _ Milano Italy, 1950 Metallo Serigrafato Smalto tolto in alcuni punti

Suzani, a Central Asian term for a specific type of needlework, is also the broader name for the hugely popular decorative pieces of textile that feature this needlework in vivid col...

A wonderfully inventive and stylish design by Witold Janowski features on this fabulous original Polish CYRK (circus) poster from 1974. Utterly captivating. The ‘Cyrk” circus poster...

Handcolored botanical illustration drawn by G. Reid and engraved on steel by Weddell from John Stephenson and James Morss Churchill's "Medical Botany: ...

A wonderfully inventive playing card design by Katkus features on the Polish film poster for 80s comedy caper Dirty Rotten Scoundrels starring Michael Caine and Steve Martin. By far ...

Clean, crisp and bold artwork by Jan Mlodozeniec features on the Polish film poster for sci-fi classic Westworld. Fantastic colours. The end of the Second World War marked the dawn of a new period in the development of Polish poster art, which became known as the Polish School of Posters...

A fabulous vintage Boho medallion. A chic profile of a Russian man. Possibly Czar Nicholas? A beautiful plaster relief with a gilt frame. Acquired from a Palm Beach estate.

We adore Hubert Hilscher's design on this original Polish CYRK (circus) poster from 1970. Hilscher's tightrope unicyclist is one very dapper gentlemen!...

Picasso ( 1881-1973 ) Original Edition Madoura round plate "Visage aux yeux ronds" : Stamped : "Madoura plein feu " + "Empreinte originale Picasso" + written 70/100 on the back. Conc...

Antique print titled 'Trout Fishing'. Original antique print of trout fishing. Published circa 1860.

- Handspun and handwoven wool, oil paint - 2022 - Unique piece - Framing by Laetitia Verchere - Edition of 10. Dimensions: 25.2 x 25.2 in // 64 x 64 cm.

Antique print titled 'Soldiers Gambling'. Original antique print on chine collé made after a painting by J.L.E. Meissonier. This print originates from volume 3 of the series 'The Wal...

Orthochromes, a rare folder collection of eight black-and-white prints showing women in both erotic and masculine dress. It was privately published by Vera Sundelson, New York circa 1930 in a limited edition of 1510 of which 1449 were issued. This collection marked 238 has it's original folder. Madame Yna Majeska (Henriette Stern), artist, decorator, designer and book illustrator served as a costume designer for both the Zeigfeld Follies, movie producer Cecil B. Demille and Irving Berlin’s Music Box. Born in Philadelphia, she started in her youth as a dancer then turned to character art...

Set of three vintage flower prints. Little is known about these lovely prints, unsigned, no date. Aquarel? Published circa 1930.

A fantastic vintage 1970s black and white photograph. A chic fashion shot with a tropical look. Newly framed with a clean and simple black frame. Acquired from a Palm Beach estate.

Set of 4 antique butterfly prints. Most likely originating from an edition of 'Unterhaltungen aus der Naturgeschichte. Insekten' by Gottlieb T...

Antique Chinese Art Deco Rug, Room size, circa 1920. A one-of-a-kind antique Chinese Art deco oriental carpet, hand-knotted with medium thi...

Antique portrait of Alexander Pope (1688-1744). Pope is considered one of the greatest English poets of the 18th century.

Wall Sculpture #758 by Karen Gayle Tinney Four panel wall sculpture. Hand formed ceramic pieces in unglazed white stoneware with white cotton fringe in two thicknesses. Hanging wire...

White Bunny Drawing by Oleg Cassini for Playboy October 1979, Signed. Illustration of a woman wearing a white body suit, choker, and hat. Signed by Oleg Cassini. Notice the body suit is in the shape of the head of a bunny with clever use of the 'whiskers'. Approximate Measurements: Length: 11" Width: 14" Property from the Collection of Steven Rosengard, Chicago, Illinois This original drawing was commissioned by Playboy and included in the October 1979 issue of Playboy Magazine (pages 225-227) in a feature that included works from designers such as Bill Blass, Oleg Cassini, Edith Head, Fernando Sanchez, and Monika Tilley, among others, who create their versions of the Playboy bunny costume. Candace Collins can be seen modeling some of the designs in the feature. Oleg Cassini is an icon of twentieth-century fashion. Though born to Russian aristocracy and raised in Italy, he built a fashion empire that was unmistakably American. Cassini is perhaps best known for the hundreds of designs he created for First Lady Jacqueline Kennedy (see images 4-8), but his achievements as a collector, connoisseur, and quintessential twentieth-century man go far beyond Camelot. In 1913, Oleg Cassini was born in Paris to the Russian diplomat Count Alexander Loiewski and Countess Marguerite Cassini, a Russian aristocrat of Italian ancestry who also had an interesting link to America. The daughter of Count Arthur Cassini, Russian Ambassador to the United States during the McKinley and Roosevelt administrations, Marguerite dazzled turn-of-the-century Washington as her father’s official hostess and left her mark on the capital city. Stationed in Denmark when the Russian Revolution toppled the czar, Ambassador Cassini and family were exiled to Switzerland before settling in Florence, Italy, where young Oleg was raised. A true Renaissance man, he spoke Russian, French, and Danish before adding Italian and English; he studied medieval and modern European military history and costume and learned to draw; he learned horseback riding, fencing, and the art of chivalry; and, most importantly, he came to understand the struggles of the Russian titled class and other European aristocrats in the wake of the Russian Revolution and World War I. Countess Cassini started a successful fashion business in Florence, and soon the talented young Oleg was sent to Paris to sketch the latest collections for recreation in Italy. In Rome in his early 20s, Cassini created fashions for high society women and designed for a few films, which planted the seed for his move to Hollywood. The drive to reinvent himself brought Cassini to America in the 1930s; in his autobiography he describes arriving nearly penniless in mid-Depression New York City where his title as an exiled Russian Count meant even less than in war-devastated Europe. Down and out, Cassini struggled for employment, having sketching skills but no knowledge of the wholesale trade required for survival in Manhattan’s Seventh Avenue fashion district. However, he excelled at making connections, and Cassini slowly entered New York society. He was soon joined by younger brother Igor (who had studied in America and travelled with the young Emilio Pucci) and his parents, the once-dazzling Countess and his father, the displaced diplomat still loyal to Russia. The family settled in Washington, D.C., and Igor worked his way up the Hearst newspaper chain to become the famous society columnist Cholly Knickerbocker. In New York, Oleg Cassini married the troubled socialite Merry Fahrney (who would go on to marry eight times), but the marriage ended in scandal for Oleg, and he decided to follow his original intention and head for Hollywood. Despite initial difficulties, Cassini gained access to Hollywood’s elite (partially through his skills on the tennis court), and was soon hired as a designer at Paramount Pictures alongside the redoubtable Edith Head. In her 1941 film debut I Wanted Wings, Veronica Lake wore a memorable Cassini design. That same year, Cassini met and married the newest young Hollywood star on the scene, the beautiful 20th Century Fox–talent Gene Tierney. With the outbreak of World War II, Cassini enlisted in the Coast Guard but was transferred to the U.S. Army Cavalry which allowed officers of foreign birth. He attended basic training at Fort Riley, Kansas, and the horsemanship he learned as a boy served him greatly. He attended Officer Candidate School and reached the rank of First Lieutenant (he also became an American citizen at this time, losing his title of Count). Cassini spent several years posted at Fort Riley, where Tierney joined him before he landed a convenient military post in Hollywood. As Tierney’s career thrived (she played the title role in Otto Preminger’s Laura in 1944), she was able to assert her influence over 20th Century Fox’s head Daryl Zanuck, who hired Cassini as designer for Tierney on her 1946 film The Razor’s Edge, which proved to be a brilliant showcase for his talents. The pair separated the same year and, again seeking reinvention, Cassini re-established himself in New York City as a fashion designer. By 1950, the Oleg Cassini label was born. Combining his knowledge of Old World and modern Europe, Hollywood, the tennis courts of Palm Beach and Newport, and of course, New York City, Oleg Cassini invented a new brand of fashion that was distinctly American and of its moment. For his first collection, Cassini took to the stage, narrating the looks and imbuing the scene with his personality, unusual in an industry where the designers typically remained backstage and the models were called by number over a PA. The first collection was a smash — the president of Lord & Taylor devoted all of their storefront windows to his designs — and by 1955 sales had reached $5,000,000. Oleg Cassini’s career had turned a very positive corner. Cassini spent the early 1950s traversing the country, personally selling his collections to department stores in the interior, something his predecessors had never done, and moving between the Hollywood and New York scenes. Cassini’s brother Igor coined the term “the Jet Set” for this generation that constantly flew from New York to Los Angeles (then a ten-hour flight), Las Vegas, Paris, Rome, and the Riviera. In 1954, Cassini set out to woo Grace Kelly and sent her roses every day. The two were briefly engaged before her marriage to Prince Rainier of Monaco. In December 1960, Cassini’s career-defining opportunity came when he was chosen by Jacqueline Kennedy to design her fashions for the White House. Cassini had long known Joe Kennedy and his war-hero son John, and had first met Jacqueline Bouvier before her marriage in the early 1950s. Invited by President-Elect Kennedy to meet Jacqueline at Georgetown Hospital (she had just given birth to son John Jr.) to present to her drawings of potential dresses and First Lady looks, Cassini worked furiously to prepare a new line for the First Lady. Mrs. Kennedy had always had her clothes made by the top French couturiers of the day, but for the White House she wanted an American designer. Cassini wrote in his autobiography that he told the First Lady: “‘You have an opportunity here,’ I said, ‘for an American Versailles.’ She understood completely what I was trying to communicate; she began to talk excitedly about the need to create an entirely new atmosphere at the White House. She wanted it to become the social and intellectual capital of the nation” (Oleg Cassini, In My Own Fashion, 1987, p. 327). Mrs. Kennedy loved Cassini’s design for a gown to wear to the Inaugural Gala (she had already ordered a dress from Bergdorf’s for the Inaugural Ball), and Cassini was selected as the First Lady’s designer and was soon dubbed the “Secretary of Style.” From 1960 to 1963, Oleg Cassini would design over 300 items for Mrs. Kennedy, creating the “Jackie Look” that contributed not only to a fashion revolution but also the dawn of a new age. Cassini wrote that “Jackie played a very active role in the selection of her clothes. She loved brilliant colors — pistachio, hot pink, yellow, and white among others. Her sense of style was very precise; she would make editorial comments on the sketches I sent her. She always knew exactly what she wanted; her taste was excellent” (Oleg Cassini, In My Own Fashion, 1987, p. 334). After the Camelot years, Cassini’s business flourished and grew into a major industry; his name appeared on everything from couture to tennis-, sport-, and swimwear, car interiors, housewares, and perfume. He collected beautiful and rare artwork, arms and armor, and antique furniture, and lived the lifestyle projected by his image. From this period onward, Cassini also came to live in important homes. Of his Gothic Gramercy Park townhouse on Manhattan’s 19th Street he would write imaginatively, “I walked into the foyer and immediately fell in love. It was a place unlike any other in New York, a sixteenth-century Dutch house transported brick by brick from Europe by the Wells Fargo family in the early twentieth century. There was a vaulted, twenty-foot ceiling in the living room, leaded windows, elegantly carved wood paneling...

An outstanding Italian 19th century white Carrara marble relief plaque. The circular solid white Carrara marble plaque depicts the profile of a wo...

"Tafla C4" contemporary mirror by Zieta Original Zieta mirror, delivered with certificate. Collection: TRANSITIONS (2021) Material: Polished stainless steel Finish: Rubin Red ...

"Tafla C4" contemporary mirror by Zieta Original Zieta mirror, delivered with certificate. Collection: AURUM (2021) Material: Polished stainless steel Finish: Rose gold Size: 100 x 50 x 6 cm. The 'AURUM' collection presents Tafla C mirrors...

Joan Miro Mid Century Art Print This print measures: 14 wide x .25 deep x 18 inches high This print is in Excellent Vintage Condition with ...

We adore this original Polish Circus/Cyrk poster of two dogs balancing a ball. Fabulous design by Jacek Neugebauer. The ‘Cyrk” circus poster in Poland appeared for the first time ...

Part of Marcin Rusak’s signature Flora collection, the wall-hanging Flora Lens 65 constitutes a unique decorative piece that works well in a variety of settings. Based on discarded f...

Designed to store medicine, the cross cabinet by Thomas Eriksson is wall-hanging, available with a glossy varnished finish, in red, orange, green, blue a...

Antique dog print of the dandie dinmont terrier. This print originates from 'Les Chiens. Le Gibier et ses Ennemis' by P. Mahler. Saint-Étienne, Mimar...

A very attractive late 19th century French fashion plate which was published by La Mode Illustrée. La Mode Illustrée was published in Paris in the 19...

A very handsome Italian 18th century white Carrara marble and giltwood plaque. This finely carved white Carrara marble plaqu...

The versatility of our butterfly composition explains why this fanciful grouping is a favorite among designers. We made envisioning how these whimsical butterflies enhance a space ea...

Vintage Persian Meshed Oriental Rug, Room size A vintage Persian Meshed oriental rug, size 11'3" x 8'2", circa 1950. This handsome hand-woven geometric rug features a central medal...

Antique Chinese Art deco rug, room size, circa 1920. A one-of-a-kind antique Chinese Mandarin oriental carpet, hand-knotted with medium thi...

Andr. Matthioli Comm. Lonchitis Altera minor Lonchitis is a neotropical genus of ferns. It is the sole genus in the family Lonchitidaceae. Gold frame and ivory mat. Measures 2...

Antique print titled 'The Judgment of Paris'. Original antique print on chine collé made after a painting by F. Boucher. This print originates from volume 3 of the series 'The Wa...

Antique Persian Heriz Karaja Oriental Rug, in room size An antique Persian Heriz Karaja oriental rug, size 8'0" x8'5", circa 1920. This handsome hand-woven geometric rug features m...

This etching shows Maison du Roi, Brussels, Belgium. Roger Hebbelinck (1912-1987) was a Belgian artist, well-known for his etchings. Numbered 310/350.

Vintage Persian Meshed Oriental rug, Room size A vintage Persian Meshed oriental rug, size 11'7" x 8'7", circa 1950. This handsome hand-woven geometric rug features a central meda...

Antique print titled 'Hottentotten, des Hottentotes'. This print depicts Khoikhoi or Khoi people, formerly called Hottentots. Originates from 'Naturgeschichte und Abbildungen des Men...

Antique botany print titled 'Cypripedium Calceolus'. Hand colored engraving of cypripedium calceolus, a ladies-slipper orchid, and the type species of the genus Cypripedium. It is na...

Antique print titled 'Plate I Scales, Eggs, Probosces etc.'. Old chromolithograph depicting various scales, eggs and proboscis. This print was part of 'Lloyd's Natural History'. A...

Plate II: 'Chirurgie'. (Surgery.) This plate shows surgical instruments, bandages, dressings etc. This print originates from 'Encyclopédie (..)' by D. Diderot. Published, circa 1760.

Wonderfully quirky and colourful design by Bohdan Bocianowski features on this original Cyrk Polish Circus poster from 1974, its very first print...

Original antique print of Hindu (Brahman) weapons. This print originates from 'Costume Antico e Moderno: Palestine, China, India, Oceania' by Ferrario. Published 1831.

By the power of Grayskulf this poster has the power to delight and amaze! This original British film poster for He-Man and She-Ra's The Secret of the Sword is a wonderfully nostalgic...

"Rondo" contemporary mirror by Zieta Original Zieta mirror, delivered with certificate. Collection: ARUM (2021) Material: Polished stainless steel Finish: Lacquer - Classic gold Si...

Godzilla vs Monster Zero 1971 Czech A1 film movie poster, Nemecek Wonderfully psychedelic and electric design by Miroslav Nemecek features on this original Czech film poster for G...

Set of two antique horse prints. These prints originate from a Russian work about horses, published by Simonov & Merder, 1895. The prints were lith...

Vintage Persian Meshed Oriental Rug, Room size A vintage Persian Meshed oriental rug, size 12'0 x 9'10, circa 1940. This handsome hand-woven geometric rug features a central medall...

Antique print titled 'A Lady at her Toilet'. Original antique print on chine collé made after a painting by A. Watteau. This print originates from volume 3 of the series 'The Wallace...

Antique print titled '1. L'Orvet, 2. Le Rouge, 3. Le Lombrie'. Old print of the anguis fragilis and other reptiles. This print originates from 'Histoire naturelle des quadrupèdes-ovi...

- Handspun and handwoven wool, oil paint - 2022 - Unique piece - Framing by Laetitia Verchere - Edition of 10. Dimensions: 11.8 x 11.8 in // 30 x 30 cm.

A pink and silver Tibetan Tiger rug, hand knotted in Nepal. This traditional Tiger rug design is typically found on antique rugs called Khaden. It describes a small sized rug of abo...

Probably one of the most beautiful batik textile designs from Indonesia, the wraparound skirt also known as Kain Panjang was an iconic design from Cirebon, North Coast of Java. The Cloud design...

Antique botany print depicting the Procumbent Pearl-Wort, Annual Pearl-Wort, Sea Pearl-Wort, Upright Menchia and Umbelliforous Jagged Chickweed. This print originates from 'The Flowe...

Antique bird print titled 'Anthus Pratensis'. Old bird print depicting the meadow pipit. This print orginates from 'Svenska Foglar Efter Naturen Och Pa Stenritade' by Magnus von Wrig...

11 Kornilov Bros Imperial Russian porcelain dinner plates red & green, c. 1910 11 Kornilov Bros Imperial Russian porcelain dinner plates in pattern N8, circa 1910. A white ground ...

Antique bird print titled 'Pernis Apivorus'. Old bird print depicting the honey buzzard. This print originates from 'Svenska Foglar Efter Naturen Och Pa Stenritade' by Magnus von Wright. Artists and Engravers: Printed in Stockholm. Magnus von Wright (1805 - 68) was the first taxidermist working with the vertebrate collections of Helsinki University. Starting out as a taxidermist in the 1820's, he stuffed birds for Societas pro Flora et Fauna Fennica, the oldest scientific society in Finland, and in 1845, became taxidermist at the university's zoological museum. Von Wright made several study journeys to Stockholm and St. Petersburg, and even wrote a short manual on how mount birds. Though a skilful taxidermist, his reputation, like that of his two brothers, Wilhelm and Ferdinand, rests on his skill as a zoological illustrator. In 1859 he published the first handbook on Finnish birds...