England - Decorative Objects

A very attractive early 20th Century French cameo glass slender shaped vase decroated with deep burgundy and red flowers against a vibrant yellow field, signed Gallé. ADDITIONAL INF...

Very stylish and rare matching pair of Art Deco bookends. These are a great find and in exceptional condition. Originating from France and dating to the 1930s both stand on marble ba...

French Iznik-inspired ceramic decorative plate by Édouard Cazaux (circa 1930s). Master ceramicist, Édouard Cazaux was inspired by antiquities, religion and animal life in his creatio...

A carved Portland stone figure with integral rectangular plinth of a seated Egyptian Deity. Circa 1900.

This exquisite 19th-century Chinese powder blue jardiniere showcases a stunning cobalt blue glaze, intricately embellished with gilded decoration. The piece features traditional scen...

A skull of a juvenile Triceratops prorsus from the Maastrichtian, late Cretaceous period (68-65 million years ago). The triceratops roamed the plains of what is now North America a...

'Bohemienne' An Art Nouveau bronze sculpture by Emmanuel Villanis (1858-1914), depicting an elegant young woman holding a lyre with her other arm raised behind her head with robes fl...

Original Rene Lalique Car Mascot From our Lalique collection, we are thrilled to offer this original Rene Lalique Victoire Car Mascot. The Mascot fro...

This elegant suspension piece by Arnaud Bazille, known as BAZ, blends minimalist design with sculptural expression. Mobile lunaire features a delicate arrangement of rods and tension...

This 20th-century handcrafted Cappadocia amphora pot is a beautiful example of vintage Anatolian clay artistry, perfect for adding a touch of Turkish heritage to rustic, Mediterranea...

JLMENAU by Graf von Henneberg Porzellan beautiful trinket box with a gold floral design and hand painted gold detail. There has been a repair underneath the lid. Made in East Germany...

A Tessellated marble Tazza urn in Italian Emporador Marble. The undulating edge on the dish with brass banded soccle support.

A striking faceted, geometric, cubist, clear glass vase which reflects the light beautifully from every angle. This heavy block vase was designed J. G. Durand for Luminarc in France...

A beautiful large Japanese Meiji Period patinated bronze study of an elephant with tigers, signed on the belly, Meiji period, 1868-1912, and late...

Pair of Mid Century Brazilian Blue Agate Precious Mineral Bookends, C.1970 A stunning pair of polished geode bookends. Presented in excellent condition commensurate of age.

A large Lebrillo bowl, made in Granada, Spain in the late 18th century. Hand decorated using blue paints, most likely formed using a variety of ground mi...

Gothic revival religious ecclesiastical bronze chest casket / jewelry box circa 1910 A finely cast solid bronze rectangular casket features stylized decorative gothic archway panel ...

This fascinating section of basalt perfectly illustrates how the precious amethyst appears in the tunnels of the underground mines of Artigas. Glistening deep purple crystals jump ...

This is a finely hand painted Chinese porcelain tea bowl from the 18th century, Qing dynasty, Qianlong period, 1736-1795. The bowl is well decorated, continuously around the body ...

Antique George III mahogany inlaid eight day grandfather clock with a swan neck pediment original brass finial, beautiful decorative and colourful arched painted dial with date and s...

A beautiful Anthony Redmile large white composite marble bust of Napoleon Bonaparte as Caesar, dating from the last quarter of the 20th century. Napoleon is shown with a laurel crown round his head, the bust is stamped AR to the reverse, and NAPOLÉON is inscribed below the bust. The attention to detail throughout the piece is second to none and the figure is extremely lifelike. This model is inspired after an example by Antoine-Denis Chaudet (French, 1763–1810), who, in 1799, carved the archetypal Napoleon Bonaparte portrait...

This is a wonderful antique French Grand Tour bronze model of the Vendome Column, circa 1880 in date. This splendid bronze features Napoleon I standing atop in his 'redingote' coat...

A superb 18th century George III period miniature japanned collector’s cabinet depicting Oriental scenes, exotic birds, pagodas, butterflies etc. Engl...

An exceptional, fine and impressive antique English 18 karat gold snuff box; an addition to our 19th century collection. This exceptional antique English 18k yellow gold snuff box has an oblong form with rounded ends. The body of this antique box is embellished with engine turned decoration, accented with tooled borders. This impressive antique 18k gold box is fitted with a hinged hallmarked cover ornamented with further engine turned decoration to the upper plateau; the underside of the box bears the same design as the cover. The anterior rim of the cover incorporates an impressive applied yellow gold thumbpiece, ornamented with cast floral festoon decoration. The interior of the cover is embellished with the contemporary engraved inscription 'Presented to Lieutenant-Colonel Charles Cother C.B. on his retirement from the Service by the Officers of the 83d Regiment, As a token of their respect and esteem, MDCCCXXIX'; these Roman numerals pertain to 1829. Condition This antique 18k gold snuff box is an exceptional gauge of gold, exceptional quality and in exceptional condition. The cast decoration is very sharp and the engine turned and engraved decoration is very crisp. The hallmarks to the interior of the body and part hallmarks to the interior of the cover of this English gold box...

For your consideration is this exquisite Art Deco nude female figurine by Royal Dux. Made from porcelain, bisque which is beautifully painted with attention to detail from the blushe...

A vintage blue and white 'Ming Style' ginger jar, crafted in China during the latter half of the 20th century. A smooth hexagonal-shaped body showcases the revered technique of Chin...

Large vintage green pink yellow blue silk scarf California America themes Beautiful and rare vintage silk scarf Very pretty, multicolored, joyou...

For your consideration is this large sized Art Deco Walnut wall clock, English, circa 1930, fully serviced and keeping good time. The dial is made up of book paged figured walnut cen...

Antique George III quality brass face oak longcase clock by William Lister having a quality oak case with an arched top, two turned columns, ...

Calamander Veneered Exterior From our Jewellery Box collection, we are delighted to introduce this Unusual Antique Calamander Jewellery Box. Th...

The Froxfield clock in Elm. A unique limited edition floor clock created by Comitti designer Edmund Barker using selected timbers and contemporary styling. The design is inspired by ...

Mid-century Acrylic Wall Hanging, titled "Lenscope" by Karl Gerstner Swiss, 1960s designed by Karl Gerstner for Deposito Galleria. Solid acrylic square with circular detail to the ce...

A beautiful and highly collectable pair of vintage Italian ceramic leopard sculptures. They were made in Italy and date from the 1960’s. They ...

An antique oak and mahogany grandfather clock by W Prior Skipton with a swan-neck pediment with an attractively decorative arched painted dial with date and seconds dial. It has a 30...

Rare Pallasite meteorite slices from Seymchan are among the most stunning and sought-after extraterrestrial specimens in the world. Pallasites are a rare type of stony-iron meteorite...

A large and impressive late 19th Century bronze study of the famous Venus de Milo sculpture of antiquity with excellent rich brown patina and good hand finished surface detail, inscribed F.Barbedienne foundry ADDITIONAL INFORMATION Height: 95 cm Width: 28 cm Depth: 28 cm Condition: Excellent Original Condition Circa: 1890 Materials: Bronze Foundry: F.Barbedienne SKU: 7741 ABOUT The Barbedienne Foundry is a famous 19th century bronze foundry, whose statues and art objects became rapidly very renowned. This bronze studio co-worked with other trades, and put his name to a great variety of works, such as furnishing in particular. Attending every World's Fair of its time, the Barbedienne Foundry was regularly awarded, notably at the World's Fair of 1855 where it was awarded the Great Medal of Honor. A Parisian bronze maker and caster, Ferdinand Barbedienne (1810-1892) creates a firm in 1839 in collaboration with Achille Collas, the inventor of the mechanical method to obtain copies of sculptures at a smaller scale. With this groundbreaking proceed, they facilitated an unprecedented production. Under the “Collas et Barbedienne” name, they specialized in Antiquity copies and perfected new chemical methods for the color and patina finish of their bronzes. As a true Romantic, Ferdinand Barbedienne is committed to democratization of arts, he thus realizes numerous Antiquity copies and stimulates his contemporaries’ works broadcasting. A great deal of famous sculptures are hence cast by the Barbedienne Foundry. All his life, Barbedienne co-worked with the greatest artists, sculptors or designers of his time, such as Edouard Lievre, Ferdinand Levillain, Attarge, Aizelin, Barye or Fremiet. Statues aside, he products a great deal of decorative artifacts, such as clocks, vases, mirrors, etc. Since 1855, Ferdinand Barbedienne collaborates with the famous decoration designer Louis-Constant Sévin (1821-1888). Joining the firm as a sculptor-designer, he stays loyal to it his life long, always finding more new designs for daily objects, which hence become true art works. Sevin’s creations, specialized in the “Neo-Greek” style, were particularly appreciated for antiquity reference in decorative arts, just like the great mirror preserved by the Orsay Museum. He also teams up with enamelers including Alfred Serre, and develops a set of “cloisonnés” enamels that made the headlines at the World's Fair of 1862 in London, which was the very beginning of the art of enamel’s return. In collaboration with Serre, Barbedienne realized between 1878 and 1889 the Monumental Clock in Renaissance style, decorated with enamels, which is preserved in the Paris City Hall. Venus de Milo Facts about Venus de Milo sculpture. For much of the world, the mystery of the Venus de Milo lies in her missing arms. But there’s much more to this iconic statue than a couple of absent appendages. 1. Venus de Milo‘s title is a bit misleading. It’s popularly believed that this Grecian statue depicts the Greek Goddess of love and beauty, who was often rendered half-naked. However, the Greeks would have called this deity Aphrodite. Nonetheless, the Roman-inspired Venus de Milo caught on. 2. She’s named in part for where she was discovered. On April 8, 1820, a farmer named Yorgos Kentrotas came across the statue in pieces within the ruins of an ancient city on the island of Milos (formerly known as Melos). 3. Alexandros of Antioch is credited with her creation. A sculptor of the Hellenistic period, Alexandros is believed to have carved this masterpiece between 130 and 100 BCE. The inscription on the plinth—the slab on which the statue rested—that identified him as Venus de Milo‘s creator was lost nearly 200 years ago. 4. She might not be Venus. Some have suggested the sculpture is not Aphrodite/Venus, but Amphitrite, the sea goddess who was particularly adored on Milos. Still others have proposed she’s Victory, or perhaps a prostitute. With her arms long missing, would-be context clues have been lost for centuries. A spear could have meant one thing, a spool of thread another. If she held an apple—as some reports claim—it could mean she was Aphrodite, holding the award given to her by Paris before the Trojan War began. To this day, it’s a matter of passionate debate. 5. She became a gift to the King of France. When Kentrotas called upon a French naval officer to help him unearth the spectacular sculpture, he began a chain of events that would eventually lead to the Marquis de Rivière presenting Venus de Milo to Louis XVIII. In turn, the ruler gave the statue to the Louvre, where it is on display to this very day. 6. The loss of her limbs is the fault of the French. Kentrotas did find fragments of an arm and a hand when he uncovered the statue in the ruins, but as Venus de Milo was being reassembled, those arms were discarded for having a “rougher” appearance. Modern art historians believe that the variation of finish does not mean those arms did not belong to Venus, but both the arms and the original plinth have been lost since the piece moved to Paris in 1820. 7. The original plinth was ditched on purpose. Sight unseen, early 19th century art historians decided the newly discovered Venus must have been the work of Greek artist Praxiteles, and publicized the work as such. This attribution would have placed the piece in the Classical period (5th through 4th centuries BCE), which was more respected artistically than the Hellenistic period. To save face and better promote Venus de Milo—even at the cost of misinforming the public—the plinth was removed before it was presented to the King. 8. Venus de Milo was meant to make up for a national embarrassment. During his conquests, Napoleon Bonaparte had plundered one of the finest examples of Greek sculpture, Venus de’ Medici, from Italy. In 1815, the French government returned that beloved sculpture, but in 1820, France embraced the chance to fill the hole its absence left in the French culture and national pride. As such, Venus de Milo was promoted as being even greater than Venus de’ Medici upon her Louvre debut. The ploy worked, and the piece was met with almost universal praise from artists and critics. 9. Renoir was not impressed. Perhaps the most famous of Venus de Milo‘s detractors, the celebrated Impressionist painter dismissed this delicate depiction of grace and female beauty as “a big gendarme.” 10. She went into hiding during World War II. By the autumn of 1939, war threatened to descend on Paris, so Venus de Milo along with some other priceless pieces, such as Winged Victory of Samothrace and Michelangelo’s Slaves, were whisked away for safekeeping at various châteaux in the French countryside. 11. She’s been robbed! Venus is missing more than just her arms. She was originally draped in jewellery including a bracelet, earrings and a headband. These flourishes are long lost, but the holes for fixing them to the piece remain in the marble, giving clues to the missing accessories. 12. She lost her colour. While it’s easy for today’s art admirers to think of Greek statues as white, the marble was often painted in the style of polychromy. However, no trace of the original paint scheme remains on Venus de Milo today. 13. She’s taller than most people. Even with her slight slouch, Venus de Milo stands at 6 feet 8 inches tall. 14. She could be a copy. Art historians have noted that Venus de Milo bears a striking resemblance to Aphrodite of Capua, which is a Roman era copy of a possibly late 4th century BCE bronze Greek original. That would be at least 170 years before Alexandros carved his goddess, leading some to speculate that both statues are actually replicas of an older statue...

Art deco shaped wall clock by zenith circa 1930. Well known art deco swiss made wall clock retailed by heal’s in the 1930’s. Convex shaped round clock face with moulded edge. Decora...

A 1950s lilac Murano glass hinged box with facetted lid and silver metal edge detail and hinge by Giovanni Cendese, Murano, Italy.  

Antique Just Andersen, Danish pewter Viking ship salt cellar. Stamped and numbered 1109 on base Circa 1920's Height 2.25 inch, Width 4.25 inch, Depth 1....

A nice quality pair of English Art Nouveau candle sticks with flowing organic decoration throughout. Price for the pair.

Just Andersen Danish bronze patina Disko metal Viking ship salt cellar. circa 1920s Stamped and numbered 1109 on base Height 2.25 inch, Width 4.25 inch, Depth 1.75 inch In good ...

A striking early 20th Century Art Deco French glass plate, the frosted surface with geometric engraved pattern and raised scallop shells exhibiting fine deep sky blue opalescent colo...

A unique pair of hand-formed bowls crafted from papier-mâché, each with a richly textured surface and sculptural form. One features a shallow, open shape, while the other is footed w...

Last in the current series, a table lamp of mother and baby elephant is hand crafted molded and cast . A whimsical functional sculptural table lamp of elephants strolling along with...

Seiko super tanker slave clock original aqua blue finish A reclaimed and restored maritime slave clock. These clocks were used in great numbers on super tankers, cargo ships an...

Shaped as a Conductors Lantern From our Accessories collection, we are pleased to offer this English Tortoiseshell Lantern Clock. The Clock with a large white dial with black numera...

This is a beautifully detailed antique Italian Grand Tour School bronze figural sculpture of Hermes, dating from Circa 1880. Mercury is cast after the original held at the Museo Naz...

Dramatic early 20th Century French Art Deco clear glass car mascot modelled as a standing falcon with good hand finished detail, signed R Lalique and France 'Faucon' Bouchon de Rad...

This is an antique ladies travelling box. An English, rosewood and inlay combination sewing case and writing slope, dating to the early Victorian period, circa 1850. Exquisite craf...

A rare Burmantofts Faience art pottery foliate design mantel clock probably dating from around 1890. The clock of ovoid shape stands raised on two scroll feet with a large centrally ...

Victorian Copper Planter Log Bucket of footed half bulbous form with embossed floral and leaf work shoulder panels with mask handles - 19"w x 16"d x 14"h

This Jaeger LeCoultre Atmos Clock is a vintage masterpiece that comes with its original box and paperwork. The clock has a shiny finish an...

Hand-crafted from 100% natural rattan, artisans delicately weave the braided rim and elegant loops. The Pinet Plant Pot is perfect for displaying houseplants, but (depending which si...

Pair of Vintage Staffordshire Poodles , Circa 1960's, based on Victorian era originals, partially glazed finish, the bases are a deep blue with a gold trim on one side, and the bodi...

Pair of Hugo Lonitz Majolica vases which feature satyr masks to the side, with grape vine swags. Colouration: cobalt blue, green, cream, are predo...

A gorgeous slab of vibrant lapis lazuli. Lapis lazuli inclides lazurite (intense blue), calcite (white veins) and pyrite (gold flecks). Prized since ancient times, this is a wonder...

A large artistically created birds for table decor, taxidermy pheasant. This figure is Classic Hollywood Regency! They are each unique from one another, with slightly different positions and physical characteristics. Its is very well-weighted and well-balanced piece, beautifully crafted with rare bread of colourful pheasant. The spirit of this bird is a great problem-solver and can invent a way for any of your troubles. Native American lore states that the pheasant symbolises protection and concealment because the bird spends most of the time squatted down in the grass. The presence of a pheasant at your home is, therefore, symbolic of protection from evil eye and power This superb Ringneck Pheasant specimen comes from a Taxidermy collection...

Minton Majolica jardinière with a mythological theme which features two mermen (sometimes attributed to the Sea God Neptune or to Triton), s...

A lovely quality 19th Century black forest centre piece, having an ornate carved trunk at the centre with a removable glass stem with out swept scalloped edge, a large hunting dog st...

Stunning Art Deco signed Moser purple Oroplastic vase in the shape of a wine glass (- a rare shape -the glass is too thick to be a drinking vessel). The o...