Rare Post-War Railway Promotional Poster for Travel to the Wye Valley

A mid-18th-century Italian terracotta relief of the Virgin & Child appearing to St Philip Neri In a silver filigree, gilt-bronze and gilt-copper-mounted, lapis lazuli and wood frame. Known as the ‘Apostle of Rome’ due to his labours amongst the sick and poor of the city, Philip Neri (1515-1595) became an influential figure of the Counter-Reformation. Many miracles were attributed to him, and he was beatified by Paul V in 1615. His popularity and place in the folklore of Rome created a demand for his depiction within the church. For example, Carlo Maratta’s painting for San Giovanni dei Fiorentini, the preliminary study for which bears relation to the present composition (Royal Collection, inv. 905553). The fresh and freely modeled handling of the present relief is in the tradition of Giovanni Antonio Mazzuoli’s (1644-1706) small-scale modelli for altarpieces (C. Sisi and G. Gentilini, La Scultura : bozzetti in terracotta, piccoli marmi e altre sculture dal XIV al XX secolo, Florence, 1989, nos. 92-95). Additional information: Origin: Italy Period: Circa 1750, 18th Century Style: Religious, The Virgin and...

A very large-scale early 19th century naturalistically cast iron scallop shell, France, circa 1820. Attributed to the Val d'Osne factory. Measures: Wid...

A rare and unusual modernist iron lampstand, fashioned as a column with multiple ribs and collars and a central Astrolabe, standing on a tripod of scroll legs and surmounted by a sty...

Pair of early 19th century neo Etruscan mahogany window seats with scroll arms, and sabre legs, the flat side panels with black banding and inlaid with anthemions and paterae, stylis...

A rare mid 19th century carved ebony workbox, profusely carved with foliage and floral details on all sides, the lid opening to an inlaid bone elephant fitted interior with a removab...

• One of the finest pieces of 19th century English furniture ever made • Firmly attributed to the Royal cabinetmaker, Holland & Sons • Made using stunning rare & exotic timbers, Th...

Original vintage travel poster advertising Cornwall by GWR, Great Western Railway, by the notable British poster artist, Frank Newbould (1887-1951). Colorful scenic view of a seaside...

Original vintage post-WWII railway travel poster for Bastogne Societe Nationale des Chemins de Fer Belges / Belgian National Railway Company. Colourful illustration of a discarded German Nazi...

Original vintage travel poster - Denham by Tram to Uxbridge - featuring a colourful image by the notable British poster artist Frank Newbould (1887-1951) depicting a lady and man sta...

Original antique travel poster for the Western and Brighton Railway Paris to London via Rouen Dieppe and Newhaven daily departures from Gare St Lazare / Chemins de Fer de l'Ouest et ...

This poster from the French Railways was produced in 1958 by Albert Brenet to promote rail tourism in France. Artist : Albert Brenet (1903 - 2005) Title : Societe Nationale des Chem...

Original vintage Spanish railway travel poster promoting seaside winter holidays in Spain - Vacances d'Hiver a la Mer / Winter Holidays by the Sea - featuring a stunning image in sha...