English Shellwork Pictures in Original Giltwood Frames, Set of Three, circa 1840

An exquisite and rare large scale circa 1840 zoological silkwork embroidery picture of native Indian reptiles and amphibians feeding on butterflies in native flora and fungi, depicti...

A set of four circa 1825 Chinese Export polychrome reverse glass paintings comprised of figural court views and battle scenes in original 'Chinese Chippendale' parcel-gilt aubergine lacquer frames and reverse backboards. A remarkable and exceptionally rare set of good size and condition. Provenance: Legendary fine English antiques...

A spectacular and exceptionally rare pair of English, possibly Irish, George III circa 1800 wall brackets or shelves in 'Rustic' style, the cusped shaped tops in original 'red ochre' paint with period brass hanging tabs, the tapering 'bodies' composed of fully gilded twigs and rootwood in original finish. Provenance: The collection of Sir John Boorman at The Glebe, Annamoe, County Wicklow, Ireland. The 'Rustic' style in design emerged in Great Britain from the 'Picturesque' movement within Romanticism of the 18th century as a quiet rebellion against the formality of Baroque and Neoclassical architectural styles and was largely ephemeral due to it's inherently specific application; that it being intended for the 'cottage orné', follies, and grottos of the landed gentry. Frances Collard states "Rustic furniture, particularly that made of untrimmed branches and roots, appeared in the designs of Thomas Chippendale and Thomas Johnson and were featured in an anonymous work published by Josiah Taylor's 'Architectural Library, "Ideas for Rustic Furniture", from 1790-5". The Duke of Buccleuch...

Exquisite Danish Baroque, circa 1700, mirror or looking glass having carved giltwood frame with dramatic foliate cresting and rectangular cushion-frame with foliate and seashell moti...

Outstanding pair of 18th century hand-colored shell engravings by Albertus Seba (1665-1736). Plates Tab. LXIX and Tab. LXXIV. The Engravings ...

Historic set of three 18th century engravings hand painted in watercolor depicting seashell specimens in an early naturalist style. Presented u...

Great grouping of three small Florentine Gold Gilt frames from Italy. We see these Rococo style frames as in a grouping as part of a gallery wall or certainly stand alone. Frames are...

This unique 20th-century French collection features an exquisite arrangement of plaster intaglios and cameos, carefully mounted on a decorative marbled background and set within an e...