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An unusual neo-classical console table with decorative detailing and attractive blue/green painted top. An extremely useful size and shape that would suit a hall or drawings room. ...

A large 19th century British Swaledale marble fireplace surround in soft mushroom tones with many different types of fossils, a substantially deep shelf sits above an unadorned friez...

‘On the Arun, Sussex’ by George Vicat Cole RA, RBA (1833-1893). The painting is signed with the artist’s monogram and dated 1869, in which year Vicat Cole was elected an Associate ...

A superb antique Victorian burr walnut credenza, Circa 1860 in date. Displaying sophistication and charm, this credenza is the ...

This is a magnificent antique brass bound coromandel Victorian Gothic Revival casket by Parkins and Gotto, 24 & 25 Oxford Street, London, circa 1860...

A 19th century brass coal receiver, with ring handles, lidded, beaten body embossed with ribbon and studs, on pad feet - 12" diam x 15"h

An antique Italian micromosaic and gold brooch-cum-pendant and earrings suite. The pendant has a gold bale, with granulated Etruscan style ...

We are delighted to offer for sale this very rare 1867 sterling silver hallmarked Asprey 166 Bond Street London Coromandel wood vanity dressing table box A very rare and high quality collectable piece, the box is solid Coromandel wood with brass edges, it’s a lovely dark timber with a similar grain to Rosewood. The suite inside is all sterling silver, fully hallmarked T.W for Thomas Whitehouse, the Queens head for Queen Victoria, the sideways facing Lion for Sterling silver, the Panther head for London and the date letter M for 1867 The box has Braham locks which were of such high quality Gillows of Lancaster an London used them on their finest furniture, at the back of the base section you have a hand engraved plaque which reads Asprey Maker 166 Bond Street London, in the middle of this plaque is a depression switch, if you press it a hidden drawer pops out of the bottom. The listing includes the original key The mirror pulls forward to reveal a hidden document folio...

Signed oil on board landscape circa 1860 by Barbizon painter Narcisse Diaz de la Pena. The work depicts a view of a clearing in a forest, with large rocks scattered around. A break above the trees shows a dark nighttime sky. Signature: Signed lower left Dimensions: Framed: 27"x32" Unframed: 17"x22" Provenance: Vente Diaz, Hotel Drouot, Paris, January 1877 Holland Galleries, New York c. 1900 M. Knoedler Gallery, New York; Valuable Modern Paintings Collected by the Late James Buchanan Brady Sotheby's - Sale of James Buchanan Brady at the American Art Association, New York, January 14, 1918 (Sold $1,550.00 USD) Collection Lawrence & Champeau East, New York Literature: This work is included in the Catalogue Raisonne of Narcisse Diaz - Pierre Miquel, Rolande Miquel, Narcisse Diaz De la Pena, Catalogue raisonne de l'oeuvre peint 2006, vol. II, p. 186, no. 1209, illustrated Narcisse Virgilio Diaz de la Peña's father, Thomas, a bourgeois from Salamanca exiled by King Joseph following a political conspiracy, had settled in Bordeaux with his wife Maria Manuela Belasco. The family then moved to England, believing they could find a safer sanctuary there. However, Thomas died after three years, leaving Maria with sole responsibility for her child's education. She returned to France, moving to Bordeaux, Montpellier and Lyons in quick succession before finally settling in Paris, where she supported herself and her son by teaching. Narcisse was scarcely ten years old when she died, and he was taken in by a Protestant minister who led a secluded life at Bellevue. He took refuge in solitude, spending time in the woods at Fleury, Meudon, Sèvres and St-Cloud. Whilst out walking, he was bitten by a viper and had to undergo an amputation due to blood poisoning. He initially found employment with a printer, where he worked under particularly difficult conditions, before finding employment in a porcelain factory in Paris. He studied for a while with the painter Souchon, David's former pupil, although Diaz was largely self-taught. He exhibited for the first time at the Paris Salon in 1831, and then nearly every year from 1834 to 1859, sometimes showing three or even four pictures. In 1831, he exhibited Love Scene. In 1834, he showed Flight of the Turks; A Turk; View of the Region around Saragossa; and Archers Pursuing Wicked Boys. In 1835: the Battle of Medina-Coeli; Spanish Girls Bathing by a River; and Park, Stirling Castle. In 1836, the Adoration of the Shepherds. In 1837: Ferry Crossing with the Effect of the Setting Sun; A Mill, Sunset Effect; and View of the Gorges of Apremont. In 1838: Old Ben Emeck, Retired to Lush Countryside, Tells His Wives the Extraordinary Adventures of His Life as a Pirate. In 1840: Nymphs in Calypso's Grotto Sing of the Battles of Ulysses; and Women of Algiers. In 1841: The Dream; and Flight into the Desert. In 1844: View of Bas-Bréau; Bohemians Going to a Festival; Evil Spell; and Oriental Woman. In 1845: Portraits of Mme A.; Mme L. L; and Mme de T. In 1846: Deserted Women; Garden of Love; Forest Interior; Enchantress; Leda; Oriental Woman; Desertion; and Wisdom. In 1847: Bas-Bréau; Forest Interior; Dogs in a Forest; Oriental Repose, The Dream; Oriental Woman; Women of Algiers; Conversation; Cupid Waking a Nymph; and Bathing Girl In 1848: Diana Departing for the Hunt; Venus and Adonis; Bohemians Listening to the Predictions of a Young Girl; The Walk; and Pack in the Forest of Fontainebleau. In 1855: Last Tears; Nymph Tormented by Cupid; The Rival; Nymph Asleep; and End of a Beautiful Day. In 1859: Galatea; Cupid's Education; Venus and Adonis; Cupid Punished; Don't Come In; Fairy with Toys; Viper Pond; and Portraits of Mme A. F. and Mme S.. Diaz was primarily an independent painter. The essential and characteristic difference between Diaz's style and that of, say, Théodore Rousseau resides in the fact that Diaz painted the ephemeral. In his woodland scenes, he observes the movements of light and shade over a very small area. By contrast, Rousseau paints vast landscapes, evoking a sense of permanence that corresponds to their dimensions, in which variations of light and shade do not appreciably affect the subject as a whole. Diaz was essentially a painter of the moment, and because of his 'snapshot' approach he can be considered a Pre-Impressionist. His influence was far-reaching. Monticelli, who used a knife and depicted forms imprecisely, was influenced by him, as was Fantin-Latour, who adopted the same principles and used no definite structure in his brushwork. Fantin-Latour was a great friend of Renoir, in whose home it wasn't unusual to find Diaz. Diaz's colour and design, and even his brushwork, can be found in Ziem's Venetian extravaganzas and magical oriental worlds. Comprehensive exhibitions of his work have been rare, although he is frequently represented in group exhibitions dedicated to the development of landscape painting or to the Barbizon School. However, the 1877 exhibition at the École National des Beaux-Arts in Paris and the 1968 exhibition at the Pavillon des Arts in Paris are worthy of note. Museum and Gallery Holdings Amsterdam: Idyll; Flowers Amsterdam (Stedelijk Mus.): Flowers; The Wood; Eurydice Wounded Bayonne: Landscape Berlin: Forest Interior Béziers: Landscape Bordeaux: Forest of Fontainebleau Chantilly: Mme la Duchesse d'Aumale's Bedroom Ceiling Clamecy: Forest Study Glasgow: In the Forest; Flowers; Flowers Grenoble: Cupid Disarmed...

This is a magnificent antique Victorian Gonçalo Alves table top Vanity Box, circa 1860 in date. The fitted interior reveals a lift-out compartment tray, dressed with a green velve...

Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this stunning full sized Victorian circa 1860-1880 Military Campaign Davenport desk writing slope with slidi...

An outstanding antique teak military campaign secretaire chest of drawers, dating from around the 1860-1880 period. The quality is absolutely amazing, this is a very smart and very useful item. The top drawer slides out and pulls down to reveal a leather top writing surface with pigeon holes and internal drawers. This has lovely inset and turned handles, this chest is strictly speaking called a naval...

A stylish and impressive antique English majolica pottery game pie dish and cover by renowned and sought after maker Minton and dated 1867. The earthenware dish stands raised on four...

An execptional, fine and impressive antique Victorian English straight sterling silver King's pattern flatware service for ten persons; an addition to our canteen of cutlery collection The pieces of this fine, antique Victorian straight* sterling silver cutlery service for ten persons have been crafted in King's pattern. The anterior surface of each piece incorporates the engraved initials 'HCD'. The reverse of each spoon and fork features a union shell and diamond heel in addition to convex shell ornamentation to the terminal. This Kings pattern cutlery service consists of 40 pieces: 10 Table forks 10 Dessert forks 10 Dessert spoons 10 Teaspoons The components of this antique service have been crafted by the collectable, renowned silversmith Charles Boyton II in 1868; the components will have been crafted in the same year but due to the hallmarking system the items are struck with the date letters m and n. This flatware service can be purchased with King's pattern knives if desired; for further information please contact Andrew Campbell directly. This impressive Kings pattern cutlery is supplied in felt cutlery rolls; which not only protect the items in storage but significantly reduces tarnishing. * "Straight" means all the pieces are made by the same maker in the same year. Condition This antique cutlery...

Outstanding antique Victorian brass Corinthian column oil lamp having a very pleasing stepped square base and reeded column. An attractive o...

Antique grand tour patinated bronze model of the She Wolf feeding the twins Romulus and Remus who were to become the founders of the city of Rome, the "Lupa Capitolina". The original...

Antique 19th Century Victorian solid silver skyphos cup, of traditional form on a plane columb base, of heavy gauge and the body chased with holly leaves and berries on matted ground...

A large and impressive Jesus College, Cambridge University Rowing Presentation salt glazed pottery tyg by Brampton dated 1869. The large stoneware tyg is of cylindrical shape standin...

Patek Philippe. A Rare and Unique Gold Keyless Lever Open Face Chronograph Date Pocket Watch C1868. Dial: The superb white enamel dial with Roman nu...

Pair of antique Victorian brass candlesticks having circular tops above a turned shaped column raised on a stepped shaped base. Measures: 23 x 9 x 9.5 cm. Date 1860.  

Large antique Victorian quality giltwood and white painted overmantle mirror having a quality gilded shaped carved ribbon swags and foliate g...

This is a beautiful antique French bois de Violette, ormolu and Sevres porcelain mounted dressing table circa 1860 in date. It has been masterfully crafted from beautiful Bois de V...

French circa 1860’s with original mirror and backboards Few minor blemishes to the mirror plate Height 65 inches or 165 cms Width 47.5 inches or 121 cms

Amazing antique Scottish tapestry in gilt frame tat measures almost six feet wide - 180 CM The subject is based on the famous oil painting 'Scotland ...

Stunning Japanese inlaid Meiji era hardwood cabinet or shrine Beautiful inlay work shows decorations of birds and natural scenes Also features finely carved details on all points, ve...

Circa 1860 19thC English Bleached Pine Housekeepers Cupboard with Original Brass T bar hardware sku 1027 (2 sections) W140 x D49 x H104 cm Base W138 x D60 x H78 cm Top W140 x D49 x H...

An exceptional, fine and impressive antique Victorian English sterling silver three-piece bachelor tea set or service, boxed, an addition to our diver...

A lovely quality 19th Century walnut writing table, the shaped top having a black leather writing surface decorated with blind and gold tooling, finely carved ormolu moulded edge run...

We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely handmade in France circa 1860 very decorative gold gilt bronze mantel (fireplace) clock This is a very heavy beautifully cast mantel...

A Victorian turquoise and gold serpent chain necklace, a yellow gold muff chain set with nine turquoise beads within a yellow gold square, leading to an ...

French white marble ‘Pendule D’Officier’ style mantel clock standing on turned toupie feet with applied ormolu mounts with stepped break arch pediment surmounted by a gilded laurel w...

This is a beautiful antique pair of French Sevres porcelain and ormolu mounted lidded vases, Circa 1860 in date. With domed lids and fluted bodies, they are superbly decorated wi...

This is a beautiful celadon parian porcelain figure group made by Minton in 1861, which was the Victorian era. The group is of Venus and her son Cupid, seated in a shell. Minton w...

Wonderful print of the decoration found on an antique Chinese vase Lithograph Published by A.Morel, Paris, France. circa 1860 Unframed.  

Fine Victorian Mahogany fitted 30 drawer Coin Collectors Chest Cornice Carved with Scottish Thistle & Leaf decoration. Beaded Detail Beneath, 2 Doors with ...

A large antique Sienna marble bolection frame style fire surround dating to the mid 19th century Made from the richest colour of Convent Sienna marble, ...

Set of 12 Sèvres porcelain plates with hand-painted pastoral scenes French, c. 1864 Plates: Height 3cm, diameter 23cm Case: Height 10cm, width 76cm, depth 52cm Originating from the...

A very pleasing 19th Century Victorian cast iron fireplace insert. A generous outer plate in the form of a horseshoe shape with cast embellishments and an intricate central shell, a funnel chamber back section the three piece curved bars adorned with three cast finials...

We are delighted to offer for sale this stunning pair of highly collectable hand painted duck egg blue Victorian pine pot cupboards A very charming and highly collectable pair, th...

A Louis Vuitton Trianon trunk, identical to the one showcased at the Asnieres museum in Paris, stands as a testament to originality and preservation. This specific model mirrors the pristine condition of the piece displayed by Louis Vuitton. It's among the earliest trunks crafted and conceived by Louis Vuitton himself...

An Important gold and sapphire cross by Robert Phillips, the ornate gold cross set with a cabochon-cut sapphire and four pearls to the centre with furt...

Charles Bevan, made by Marsh Jones and Cribb. An Aesthetic Movement Walnut ebonized card table with fold over top retaining the original red baize on turned legs united by a double w...

An important and absolutely stunning antique French Louis XV marble top commode by Jacques Bircklé. This was made in France and dates from around the 1750-1770 period. It is of magn...

A magnificent Bonheur du Jour of exhibition quality, in the Louis XV manner attributed to Holland & Sons Lovingly constructed in Bois Citronnier, and Purpleheart woods, with exten...

Antique TABLE LAMP Brass, Large Decorative Lamp Figural Art Nouveau "Monumental Antique German Art Nouveau Auguste Moreau garniture clock set Large figural table lamp on a round base...

Stunning quality burr walnut Victorian marquetry centre table. List 1860 The table is raised upon a triform base with shaped and heavily carved legs and a turned and carved column. T...

You are viewing a gorgeous Victorian oil painting of a beautiful horse The painting reminds of the work of George Stubbs the famous Victorian painter of animals, particularly horses ...

Fine Antique Anglo Indian/ Burmese Chair Profusely Hand Carved Decoration 19th Century This antique Burmese chair boasts exquisite profusely carved decoration that is sure to add a...

Victorian Rosewood Cabriole Leg armchair. circa 1860 Standing Upon Cabriole Front legs with Carved Toes. Having Shaped a Front Rail with Carvings and a Wood Show Frame again with ...

A pair of well carved 19th Century Anglo Indian hardwood torchers, profusely carved all over, dome petal shaped tops comprising of various foliage and berry's, circular centre with a...

A medium sized mid-19th century Victorian Scottish Carron of Falkirk Hob Grate cast iron fireplace insert. A square front plate with corner embellishments- a slow arch opening and th...

Unusual antique Edwardian quality rosewood inlaid drop leaf centre table having a quality attractive rosewood inlaid top with three shaped rosewood prettily inlaid drop leaves supported by three square tapering inlaid legs with shaped feet united by a shaped inlaid undertier raised on original castors. A quaint versatile example which can be used as a small centre table...

An Impressive Victorian Rosewood side cabinet of shaped form. Standing Upon a Plinth Base. circa 1860 Having 2 Panelled Doors with Applied Carved Decoration and 2 Shaped Mahogany ...

You are viewing an elaborate hand carved Japanese desk in hardwood Hopefully the photos illustrate the levels of workmanship that have gone into the crafting of this work of art Carv...

A large carved corbel Victorian fireplace in Statuary white Italian marble circa 1860. The wide and generous shelf with an ogee moulding to the edge, sitting above a frieze with plai...

Antique Victorian quality burr walnut inlaid lamp table having an attractive and quality circular burr walnut inlaid top with a moulded edge supported by an elegant turned reeded col...

A fantastic antique Victorian chest of drawers, made in England and dating from around the 1860-1880 period. This is of superb quality, it is a very useful size, low and compact, ye...

Wonderful Quality 2 Door Mahogany Wardrobe. Circa 1860 This Wardrobe Stands Upon Carved and Shaped Feet. Featuring 2 Doors with Amazing Timbers and Wonderful Carved Moldings. The Cor...

Small Antique quality brass fender having a quality shaped pierced brass front and raised on oval shaped stepped feet Measures: H 13.5cm W 82cm D 24cm Date 1860.  

A lovely antique Victorian leather top writing table / desk. This was made in England, it dates from around the 1860-1880 period. It is very well made and is a lovely size. It sits ...