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Pair of contemporary brass curved "Beetle" uplighter wall sconces or wall lights. Inspired by an Italian Stilnovo mid century design. The antique polished lacquered brass is of a hi...

Yoshitomo Nara Invisible Vision Offset lithograph on paper Sheet size: 72.8 x 51.5 cm Stamped with title, artist's name, copyright and year published by N's Yard, Japan

19th Century Cast Iron Arch Fireplace Insert Recently Salvaged From A London Town House. Blackened Finish With Back & Front Bars & Ash Cover. Dimension...

A Mid-Century Modern two-piece Modern French concrete hour glass style planter on stand with nice light even patina.

Kai Kristiansen Model 40 Rosewood Dressing table with folding 3-piece mirror. This dressing table was made from highly figured exotic rosewood by Aksel Kjersgaard in Denmark in the 1...

This is a superb vintage Regency Revival dining set comprising a monumental Vintage Regency style dining table and a set of eighteen Federal style dining chairs, dating from the  sec...

Thomas Jeckyll, attributed, probably made by Barnard Bishop and Barnard. A pair of Anglo-Japanese brass fire dogs with stylized love birds to the circular tops.

A beautiful vintage Cartier Tank rutilated quartz ring set in 18k yellow gold from 2001. From the discontinued collection, this ring solely features a square cut rutilated quartz, w...

This 20th century Turkish tapered storage pot is a striking example of handcrafted Mediterranean pottery, originally used for storing foodstuffs ...

9ct yellow gold cuban curb charm bracelet 81.5g. Antique style chunky yellow gold 9k cuban link bracelet with drop dangle charm attached. Weight 81.5g Size 7.5 inches Hallmarked...

A sparkly vintage GIA certified Fancy Yellow oval diamond bezel set ring in 18k yellow gold. The ring is solely set with a GIA certified Fancy Yellow oval cut diamond, set east-wes...

Six French cherrywood dining chairs with drop in seats covered in velvet. Circa 1920. H 96cm (SH 50cm) x W 46cm x D 52.5cm

A timeless classic with vibrant elegance, this stunning ring features a rich green emerald as its centerpiece, beautifully accented by sparkling natural diamonds. The emerald is se...

'Scottsdale Home' Guests by the pool at the home of Wayne Beal in Scottsdale, Arizona, January 1973. Guests relax around the beautiful turquoise waters of the swimming pool of Wayn...

Omega Seamaster Aqua Terra 2502.33.00 Rare 42mm Model Full Set 2009 A rare and powerful timepiece, the Omega Seamaster Aqua Terra 2502.33.00 stands out thanks to its 42mm case, bo...

A very pretty Colette Dinnigan cocktail and party dress. The dress is in a great colour combination of pink, bronze or turquoise in horizontal bands. The dress has boning at the fro...

An aluminium and brass brutalist style decorative clock by David Marshall (circa 1980s). The piece is weighty and wonderfully tactile with the maker's mark impressed on the clock's b...

This ensemble from Christian Dior by John Galliano’s Fall-Winter 1998 collection comprises an oversized, lace-knit poncho-style pullover and a full-length Donegal tweed skirt. The pu...

Introducing our Victorian era 18ct yellow gold diamond ring. Crafted during a period spanning from 1837 to 1901, this piece exemplifies the distinct design aesthetics that the Victor...

The Malvern lamp is a hand-built ceramic lamp inspired by the Malvern Hills in the UK. The texture of the alpaca silk lampshade contrasts to the hard surf...

Liberty & Co style. A Moorish-style side table with a heavy brass removable dish-shaped table top, richly engraved with floral decoration to the wavy edge and a bird of paradise to ...

Office chairs from the administrative buildings of Chandigarh (PJ-SI-28-B).  

Here we have a wonderfully unique ring featuring a portrait cut diamond set in silver and mounted in 18ct rose gold. Beneath the diamond lies a small wooden crucifix marking this as ...

A handmade one of a kind design with Missoni like Fabric upholstery and hand turned oak feet, which the design was taken from a bronze antique table leg...

A chic day dress by Alexander McQueen. In a birdseye wool , the dress has cap sleaves with shoulder pads , a v neckline , central back zip and 10'' slit at the hem. As you would exp...

An early 19th c Regency period antique fireplace in '' Pencil Vein " Italian Carrara marble. The reeded jamb panels to front with conforming frieze. The end blocks of square fielded ...

Pre-Columbian Moche Warrior Vessel – Moche V Period, 600–700 AD, Peru A striking and rare example of Moche ceramic artistry, this Pre-Columbian greyware warrior vessel dates from th...

A vintage Cartier double heart bracelet in 18 karat yellow gold, circa 1990. This bracelet is part of the the now discontinued Cartier Double Coeur...

French 1970's Lucite And Lacquered brass two-tier coffee table by Pierre Vandel, Paris 22 Carat gold plated brass. In very good condition commensurate with age. Please message for ...

This black floor-length dress from Christian Dior by John Galliano’s Spring-Summer 2004 collection is crafted from black viscose pointelle knit fabric featuring engineered openwork f...

This is a beautiful antique Victorian oak open breakfront bookcase, Circa 1870 in date. The breakfront top above a frieze, the solid oak superbly c...

This is an elegant antique English Victorian marquetry inlaid demi-lune cabinet, circa 1880 in date. This splendid cabinet is made of flame mahogany and features beautiful satin woo...

A run of ten dining or side chairs in carved and dark stained solid elm with ‘T’ shaped backrests and organic, freeform legs. A model commonly attributed to Finnish designer Olavi Ha...

Late Victorian 15 carat gold chunky curb link bracelet with heart shaped padlock clasp Condition: Very good Date: Circa 1900 Weight: 22g Size: 18cm Hallmarks: Birmingham 1896, 15 car...

Evening dress by Gianni Versace for the Spring-Summer 1998 collection, executed in a distinctive layered construction. The garment comprises an underlay in peach jersey printed with ...

Here we have a striking diamond solitaire ring. This piece features an elongated old mine cut diamond at the centre of the face, showcasing a captivating bright white hue. This diamo...

Here we have a stunning antique diamond navette ring. Crafted from a rich 18ct yellow gold, this antique piece features a single round faceted old European cut diamond at the centre ...

Fabulous Askew London antiqued gold plated necklace featuring a beautiful large textured bee pendant with crystals. The bee is on a lovely brass fly and flow...

A French copper repoussé jardinière with Lion's head ring handles and paw feet.

30th Anniversary reprint edition of the exhibition poster for Warhol/Basquiat Paintings. Printed in 2015. Signed and numbered "153/300" in ink by Tony Shafrazi. Published by Tony Sha...

The best things do come in small sizes. This evening bag has a gold decorative frame, with a central clasp , and internally there is one pouch pocket. Measurements: Width 6'', height...

This is an important antique Dutch walnut and marquetry bureau bookcase, circa 1780 in date. It has been made from the finest burr walnut w...

Our "FLOOR" Mirror sits statuesque in any space and commands attention. The multicoloured ceramic shapes are inspired by styles within our wider collections. Handmade in our signatur...

We are delighted to offer this endearing antique Victorian anchor shaped pendant necklace made c.1900. The pendant is made from 15ct gold and has a wonderful 'buttery' yellow gold t...

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...

A beautiful vintage Cartier Tyrana Maillon Panthère necklace set in 18k yellow gold. The necklace is composed of solid yellow gold flat links, connected in the iconic Maillon Panthè...

'Still Life with Pineapple', oil on panel, by Lucien Martial (circa 1960s). Like human life, fruit is perishable and ephemeral, and thus many believe th...

Daniel Arsham Future Relic no.3 (Clock), 2015 Plaster and broken glass comes with the original box some minor wear to the box. 14 × 12.7 × 6.4 cm Edition of 400 Daniel Arsham is a c...

Evening dress designed by John Galliano for Christian Dior from the Fall-Winter 1997 collection, crafted from black crepe and lined with plum satin. The dress features a plunging nec...

A fine Louis XVI style sofa upholstered in burnt orange velvet, supported on a beechwood frame with leaf and dart mouldings, ionic columns, and twisted arms which extend to tapered a...

Lesley Hilling is a self-taught English artist known for her intricate constructions made entirely from salvaged wood and found objects. Her work reflects a deep connection to the pa...

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

The reference W31005H3 is a rare one, this vintage Cartier Pasha is the larger sized 38mm model that operates from a automatic movement that has just undergone a full service in our ...

This striking mid-century sofa makes a bold statement through its vibrant green and mustard woven upholstery, offering a textural depth that instantly draws the eye. The upholstery f...

A beautiful 28.80 carat amethyst heart takes centre stage in this Victorian pendant. Set into 15 carat yellow gold the deep purple amethyst is framed by a total of thirty half seed p...

Mid Century Italian Murano Sommerso Ashtray Flavio Poli For Seguso C.1960 In very good condition commensurate of age.

In her latest series, "The Weaver," Shizico explores forms, layers, and time onto canvases. Applying the format of diptychs and triptychs, she creates lyrical narratives, capturing t...

Fine Pair Japanese Lacquered Wood Bowls 19th Century Meiji Beautiful and elegant example of Japanese lacquer ware with and gold gilt, Rice bowls ...

This Christian Dior by John Galliano skirt from the Fall-Winter 2002 collection is constructed with an elongated waistband in chartreuse, intricately smocked with horizontal rouleaux...

This exceptional artwork is currently on display and available for sale at Signet Contemporary Art Gallery and online. “Dreamer Panda” by Henk Jan Sanderman is a captivating ceramic ...