20th Century Decorative Art

Vintage Thai Temple charcoal rubbing. Hand crafted temple scenes at the Wat Pho temple located in Phra Nakhon district in Bangkok Thailand...

Gorgeous and show-stopping art by Tom Hayward. 5 faces in a neutral palette with texture. Dimensions: 49"W × 2"D × 59"H Styles: Abstract, Figurative P...

Wonderful red ochre print of an 18th Century Francesco Bartolozzi engraving after Anjelica Kauffmann. Publshed by Otto Limited, London 1907 Text...

A rare, domed, black, white & blue enameled Art Nouveau advertising plate. Designed by Josef Hoffmann in 1905 for Wiener Werkstatte (founded by Josef Hoffmann, Koloman Moser and Frit...

We love Eryk Lipinski's etheral design that feature son the fist-year-of-release Polish poster for Giulietta degli Spiriti (aka "Juliet of the ...

Featured in the book A Savannah Experience, by Myrtle Jones, this large pastel painting is one of the artist's finest paintings. Acrylic on canv...

Vintage French Tapestry by Georgette Owens, France, Mid-Twentieth Century. Size: 3 ft x 4 ft 10 in (0.91 m x 1.47 m)

Coffee brown wall hanging of coffee brown sueded leather strips. The strips of suede are in randomized lengths and widths and have been woven into a cotton backing. The hanging has b...

Large French Faience Platter Circa 1950.

Wonderful image by Edmund Dulac Tipped in plate onto paper Lithograph. Published C.1930 The measurement given is the paper size not the actual coloured printed image. Free ship...

Unique Danish ceramic wall art in brutalist style by Danish ceramist Mette Høm (1938-1989). Made ca, 1960s in Mette Høm’s own studio. The wall art is made from tiles and vase shaped...

This original antique parchment, meticulously handwritten and seemingly in Latin, is a remarkable piece originating from Spain. With its captivating aesthetics, this item exudes a pr...

Barometer Weather Station Vienna Around, 1970s Original condition

A vibrant late 20th century hand painted and lacquered chinoiserie hanging panel. Features an impressive sprawling village landscape set next to a...

Maurice Max-Ingrand (French, 1908-1969) Angel Playing Harp Stained Glass Panel, on red ground with stars, signed and marked "Made in France" upper left. 30" H x 22.5" W. Provenance:...

Great image of medical interest Unframed. Published, circa 1900. Free shipping

Majolica grapes plate signed Keller & Guerin saint clement, circa 1930.

"shipping note: If your region or country is not listed under the shipping options please contact us directly" On offer is a beautiful piece of tiled artwork, showcasing intricate f...

Signed lower left. A lovely pensive woman dressed in 19th c. style holding flowers. She looks to the left with fruits in an abstract composition on a tab...

Cleanly designed and beautifully glazed by the Mosaic Tile Company of Zanesville, Ohio in the 1930s, this Classic Art Deco tile is framed in its original quartersawn oak frame. Founded in the 1890s, the Mosaic company reached its peak in the 1920s and 1930s, attracting major talent such as Frederick Hurten...

Antique print titled 'Entwickelungsgeschichte I'. Original antique print of various marine life. This print originates from the 6th edition of Meyers Konversations-Lexikon, published...

Here we offer 2 original vintage handcrafted acid etched brass metal owl and frog art pieces. Both are framed and have the original paper back label with the Models on the reverse. The frog is the symbol of prosperity, and the owl is symbol of the ghost spirit by the Haida Pacific Northwest Coast...

Late 19th century brass or copper bed warmer with iron handle.

Philip and Kelvin LaVerne large and exquisite "Chin Ying" rectangular coffee table in patinated and acid-etched pewter and bronze with vibrant hand-applied polychrome enamels and gol...

Original 8x10 inches Publicity Film Movie Still for Addams Family Values (1993) featuring Christopher Lloyd. Publicity (film/production) stills were created to help studios promote ...

Playful and whimsical, Capron’s art panels are the most sought after, as editions were small, and in some cases not more than a few, or by special commission. Some are rough and mat...

Fabulous supersized vintage Italian advertising poster from 1926 for Bitter Campari. We love the striking design by Marcello Nizzoli which delivers maxi...

Georges Jouve (1910-1964) Decorative Ceramic plate "Snail form or free form " 1950's Signed JOUVE on back (engraved) New Oak frame Ceramic Measures : 25 cm x 25 cm. (Framed 41 x 41 cm)

A late 20th Century, vintage French relief or wall panel in plaster depicting an oceanic scene with a composition of seahorses, shells, starfish and seaweed, in good condition. The a...

Designer: Don Freedman Manufacturer: Unknown Period/Model: Mid-Century Modern Specs: Jute, Wood This Don Freedman woven fiber wall art...

This is an engaging art work by the well known Italian artist Ugo Nespolo and it is clearly influeced buy this American period and by the Pop Art. Its vibrant colors are a joy for li...

A Variety of Eleven Wonderful Old Maps, Framed

A Rare Parisian Gem: "Le Vert Galant" by Henri-Jean Pontoy This captivating oil painting by Henri-Jean Pontoy (1888-1968) offers a unique perspective on the famed Paris, France land...

French Plate bird & butterfly signed L'Hermine Orchies Circa 1900.

Moroccan Orientalist oil on canvas painting of a 19th century Moroccan market scene with an old men seating on a carpet selling old coins and a Moorish...

Vintage hand-crafted Balinese beech wood panel, 1993 Purchased by my parents during their honeymoon. Single piece. Good conditions.

Green Majolica oyster plate signed Sarreguemines, circa 1930.

A small vintage French coat of arms or shield, featuring a trio of lions at the top left and bottom right representing England, in good condition. ...

Wonderful image by Harry Clarke Originally an illustration from " Tales of Mystery And Imagination " By Edgar Allan Poe. Published by Tudor Publishing Co., New York. 1935 Unframed...

Fantastic US film poster for The Beatles much-loved classic Yellow Submarine. Featuring the iconic and colourfully psychedelic Edelmann artwork. A rare and collectible poster. Heinz ...

Pair of antique hand carved walnut bas relief panels / wall plaques, showing Neoclassical female figures, one holding sheaves of wheat and the other ...

Nicely framed collectible print by listed artist Fukaye Roshu, circa 1960s very nice condition stamped certificate in the back as shown.

A large oil-on-canvas painting, representing an exotic dreamy palm tree on a colourful pastel backdrop. Entitled ‘Palm’s Parade’, and dated 1980, the painting borders a palm tree with a snapshot of three palm trees on the top right. This painting is the epitome of 1980s American interiors, with its bold pastel shades and abstract shapes. A true 1980s Florida/Palm Beach and Miami artwork...

Antique Wooden Carved Door Wreath with Acorns, Germany ca. 1930s A large antique carved wooden door wreath with oak leaves and acorns as well as a scarf. Hand-carved in Germany arou...

We offer this surreal brutalist sun sculpture in brass and bronze by Emaus Benedictine Monks, circa 1970. Emaus the name of the workshop of the Benedictine Monks of Cuernavaca in the...

C. Jere tree wall sculpture with Brutalist details to branches, signed and dated. Sculpture is made in two sections where one of the branches ...

Louis Vuitton Print from Paris, France framed in a vintage European gold leaf frame. Artwork features the iconic Louis Vuitton suitcases artistically formed in the shape of the Eiffe...

Beautiful set of two Mid-Century Modern shell purses. Both have mother of pearl, turquoise and silver inlay and are now mounted in new shadowboxes. Very un...

The antique bird print titled 'Falco Subbuteo' is a historical depiction of the Eurasian hobby falcon. This print is sourced from 'Svenska Foglar Efter Naturen Och Pa Stenritade,' a work by Magnus von Wright. **Key Features of the Print:** 1. **Ornithological Illustration**: The print is an ornithological illustration, showcasing the Eurasian hobby falcon (Falco subbuteo) in remarkable detail. It likely captures the bird's distinctive features, plumage, and anatomical characteristics. 2. **Scientific Accuracy**: Ornithological prints of this nature were created with a strong emphasis on scientific accuracy. The artist would have aimed to provide a true-to-life representation of the bird species. 3. **Natural History Context**: The print is part of 'Svenska Foglar Efter Naturen Och Pa Stenritade,' indicating its role in documenting and studying the natural history of birds, particularly those found in Sweden. 4. **Magnus von Wright**: Magnus von Wright, along with his brothers, was known for his contributions to ornithology through art. The von Wright brothers...

Set of 73 tiles by Roger Capron, France - 1970s.

Leonard Thorpe "Nelson's Column" original oil painting, circa 1960 Nelson's Column is a monument in Trafalgar Square in the City of Westminster, Centra...

Moto GUZZI, possibly Grand Tourer GT16, 500 498cc, circa 1930. No documentation is preserved. Moto Guzzi (also known as Guzzi in Italy) is the name of a famous and legendary Italia...

The Classic Cappiello poster in an outstanding custom frame. Signed in the plate 922 lower left. A festive female figure supports a glass of overflowing bubbly Contratto on a black b...

Large French majolica oyster platter with handle Orchies, circa 1900.

A Fine Italian 19th Century Oil Painting on Canvas "La Madonna della Seggiola" after Raphael (Raffaello Sanzio da Urbino 1483-1520). The circular painted canvas depicting a seated Madonna holding an infant Jesus Christ next to a child Saint John the Baptist, all within a massive carved gilt wood and gesso frame, which is identical to the frame on Raphael's original artwork. This painting is a 19th Century copy of Raphael's Madonna della Seggiola painted in 1514 and currently exhibited and part of the permanent collection at the Palazzo Pitti, Galleria Palatina, Florence, Italy. The bodies of the Virgin, Christ, and the boy Baptist fill the whole picture. The tender, natural looking embrace of the Mother and Child, and the harmonious grouping of the figures in the round, have made this one of Raphael's most popular Madonnas. The isolated chair leg is reminiscent of papal furniture, which has led to the assumption that Leo X himself commissioned the painting. A retailer's label reads " Fred K/ Keer's Sons - Framers and Fine Art Dealers - 917 Broad St. Newark, N.J." - Another label from the gilder reads "Carlo Bartolini - Doratore e Verniciatori - Via Maggio 1924 - Firenze". Circa: 1890-1900. Subject: Religious painting Canvas diameter: 28 inches (71.1 cm) Frame height: 54 inches (137.2 cm) Frame width: 42 1/2 inches (108 cm) Frame depth: 5 1/2 inches (14 cm) Raffaello Sanzio da Urbino (Italian, March 28 or April 6, 1483 - April 6, 1520), known as Raphael, was an Italian painter and architect of the High Renaissance. His work is admired for its clarity of form, ease of composition, and visual achievement of the Neoplatonic ideal of human grandeur. Together with Michelangelo and Leonardo da Vinci, he forms the traditional trinity of great masters of that period. Raphael was enormously productive, running an unusually large workshop and, despite his death at 37, leaving a large body of work. Many of his works are found in the Vatican Palace, where the frescoed Raphael Rooms were the central, and the largest, work of his career. The best known work is The School of Athens in the Vatican Stanza della Segnatura. After his early years in Rome much of his work was executed by his workshop from his drawings, with considerable loss of quality. He was extremely influential in his lifetime, though outside Rome his work was mostly known from his collaborative printmaking. After his death, the influence of his great rival Michelangelo was more widespread until the 18th and 19th centuries, when Raphael's more serene and harmonious qualities were again regarded as the highest models. His career falls naturally into three phases and three styles, first described by Giorgio Vasari: his early years in Umbria, then a period of about four years (1504–1508) absorbing the artistic traditions of Florence, followed by his last hectic and triumphant twelve years in Rome, working for two Popes and their close associates. Raphael was born in the small but artistically significant central Italian city of Urbino in the Marche region, where his father Giovanni Santi was court painter to the Duke. The reputation of the court had been established by Federico III da Montefeltro, a highly successful condottiere who had been created Duke of Urbino by the Pope - Urbino formed part of the Papal States - and who died the year before Raphael was born. The emphasis of Federico's court was rather more literary than artistic, but Giovanni Santi was a poet of sorts as well as a painter, and had written a rhymed chronicle of the life of Federico, and both wrote the texts and produced the decor for masque-like court entertainments. His poem to Federico shows him as keen to show awareness of the most advanced North Italian painters, and Early Netherlandish artists as well. In the very small court of Urbino he was probably more integrated into the central circle of the ruling family than most court painters. Federico was succeeded by his son Guidobaldo da Montefeltro, who married Elisabetta Gonzaga, daughter of the ruler of Mantua, the most brilliant of the smaller Italian courts for both music and the visual arts. Under them, the court continued as a centre for literary culture. Growing up in the circle of this small court gave Raphael the excellent manners and social skills stressed by Vasari. Court life in Urbino at just after this period was to become set as the model of the virtues of the Italian humanist court through Baldassare Castiglione's depiction of it in his classic work The Book of the Courtier, published in 1528. Castiglione moved to Urbino in 1504, when Raphael was no longer based there but frequently visited, and they became good friends. He became close to other regular visitors to the court: Pietro Bibbiena and Pietro Bembo, both later cardinals, were already becoming well known as writers, and would be in Rome during Raphael's period there. Raphael mixed easily in the highest circles throughout his life, one of the factors that tended to give a misleading impression of effortlessness to his career. He did not receive a full humanistic education however; it is unclear how easily he read Latin. Early Life and Works His mother Màgia died in 1491 when Raphael was eight, followed on August 1, 1494 by his father, who had already remarried. Raphael was thus orphaned at eleven; his formal guardian became his only paternal uncle Bartolomeo, a priest, who subsequently engaged in litigation with his stepmother. He probably continued to live with his stepmother when not staying as an apprentice with a master. He had already shown talent, according to Vasari, who says that Raphael had been "a great help to his father". A self-portrait drawing from his teenage years shows his precocity. His father's workshop continued and, probably together with his stepmother, Raphael evidently played a part in managing it from a very early age. In Urbino, he came into contact with the works of Paolo Uccello, previously the court painter (d. 1475), and Luca Signorelli, who until 1498 was based in nearby Città di Castello. According to Vasari, his father placed him in the workshop of the Umbrian master Pietro Perugino as an apprentice "despite the tears of his mother". The evidence of an apprenticeship comes only from Vasari and another source, and has been disputed—eight was very early for an apprenticeship to begin. An alternative theory is that he received at least some training from Timoteo Viti, who acted as court painter in Urbino from 1495.Most modern historians agree that Raphael at least worked as an assistant to Perugino from around 1500; the influence of Perugino on Raphael's early work is very clear: "probably no other pupil of genius has ever absorbed so much of his master's teaching as Raphael did", according to Wölfflin. Vasari wrote that it was impossible to distinguish between their hands at this period, but many modern art historians claim to do better and detect his hand in specific areas of works by Perugino or his workshop. Apart from stylistic closeness, their techniques are very similar as well, for example having paint applied thickly, using an oil varnish medium, in shadows and darker garments, but very thinly on flesh areas. An excess of resin in the varnish often causes cracking of areas of paint in the works of both masters. The Perugino workshop was active in both Perugia and Florence, perhaps maintaining two permanent branches. Raphael is described as a "master", that is to say fully trained, in December 1500. His first documented work was the Baronci altarpiece for the church of Saint Nicholas of Tolentino in Città di Castello, a town halfway between Perugia and Urbino. Evangelista da Pian di Meleto, who had worked for his father, was also named in the commission. It was commissioned in 1500 and finished in 1501; now only some cut sections and a preparatory drawing remain. In the following years he painted works for other churches there, including the Mond Crucifixion (about 1503) and the Brera Wedding of the Virgin (1504), and for Perugia, such as the Oddi Altarpiece. He very probably also visited Florence in this period. These are large works, some in fresco, where Raphael confidently marshals his compositions in the somewhat static style of Perugino. He also painted many small and exquisite cabinet paintings in these years, probably mostly for the connoisseurs in the Urbino court, like the Three Graces and St. Michael, and he began to paint Madonnas and portraits. In 1502 he went to Siena at the invitation of another pupil of Perugino, Pinturicchio, "being a friend of Raphael and knowing him to be a draughtsman of the highest quality" to help with the cartoons, and very likely the designs, for a fresco series in the Piccolomini Library in Siena Cathedral. He was evidently already much in demand even at this early stage in his career. Influence of Florence Raphael led a "nomadic" life, working in various centres in Northern Italy, but spent a good deal of time in Florence, perhaps from about 1504. Although there is traditional reference to a "Florentine period...

Vintage large oval ceramic wall plaque or tile features Modernist abstract decor with branches of orange fruits and green and yellow leaves displayed on blue-green background. The o...

Wonderful image by Harry Clarke Lithograph. Published C.1920 Unframed Free shipping

This is a vintage framed bird scene. A Japanese, silk cotton embroidery display, dating to the Art Deco period, circa 1940. Attractive Oriental ...

Sexy, large and impressive 1980s wall art attributed to Curtis Jere and made of brass, chrome and black metal sheets - as if bound together like a bow ...

This is a vintage embroidered crane panel. A Korean, silk cotton embroidery, dating to the Art Deco period, circa 1930. Charming Art Deco embroidery, rea...