London - Decorative Objects

A dynamic formation with a thick blue-brown agatised border. The crystal lined interior equally dynamic with shocks of electric amethyst contrasting with darker colours on a bed of large stalactites...

Several small stalactites adorn this piece, covered in light orange druzy quartz. This piece was legally and ethically sourced directly in the prestigious mines of Uruguay, South ...

A stunning French Limited edition Crystal glass Flacon with a shaped stopper in the form of a sensual beauty wearing a loosley draped dress with her arms above her head, exhibiting f...

A painterly burnt orange and black glazed ceramic vase of tall, banded ovoid form by Atelier Primavera and the Art Ceramic Factory of Bordeaux. Likely produced for the Printemps depa...

Pair of late 19th century Terracotta Busts featuring Orientalist figures, both busts wearing a headscarf and a necklace.

A Very Fine Pair of George II Cast Candlesticks Made in London in 1743 by William Gould. The Candlesticks stand on a stepped shaped base decorated with reeding which rises to a circ...

Organic hand formed vase have different scalloped edged detailing. Scratched and molded onto the surface are layers of maroon, wine, ivory, blue colors. The mix of glazes help accent...

Hallmarked in London in 1899 by William Comyns, this attractive, Victorian, Antique Sterling Silver Photograph Frame is plain in style and heart shaped. The photograph frame measures...

One of a kind abstract sculpture, hand crafted in stucco pigmented scagliola composites . The creation process is both lengthy and intricate, rooted in traditional techniques for c...

A splendid “rose over yellow” (original catalogue description) ‘Palacio’ crystal vase with a straight neck above the angular bulbous body. The vase is cut to clear with lenses, split...

A dramatic clear and frosted glass study of an Orietnal dragonwith a ball within its mouth exhibiting very fine satin finish and excellent surface detail heightened with gilding, sig...

Carrying import marks for Chester in 1906 by Berthold Muller, this fantastic, Edwardian, Antique Sterling Silver Model of a Boar, is handsomely modelled, and hand finished. The boar ...

Hallmarked in Sheffield in 1905 by Martin & Hall, this attractive pair of Antique, Edwardian, Sterling Silver Pair Chambersticks, are in the art nouveau taste, featuring pierced deco...

Hallmarked in London in 1888 by Charles Stuart Harris, this attractive, Antique, Victorian Sterling Silver Bowl, is ornately decorated and features a gilt interior and engraved crest...

Set of five black Rosenthal porcelain vases marked Studio-line designed. Four are by Helmut Dresler (1927-2016), hand painted three in sliver geometric chequer design and one a V motif. One is by Elisa Fisher-Treyden (1901-1995). They all have a black gloss and mat surface and have an oval opening and a rectangular form. Helmut Dresler's works are in the State Museum for Porcelain in Selb-Plößberg...

This elegant photo frame was created in England in the late 19th century, during the reign of Queen Victoria. The item stands on three brass legs, forming an easel support. The frame...

An important and rare early 20th Century Austrian colourless glass bowl decorated with red dots, silver-yellow veins and a gold plated base painted with etching ink in small circles....

This set of 22 boxes contains examples of different sizes and shapes that are produced using different materials and techniques. The boxes contain a variety of stone specimens, such ...

Very large Soffiato vase model 5013. Soffiato glass was created with the technique of thinly blown, transparent, one colored glass translated closely to ...

'Sakura TFO24018' is a unique sculptural glass vase covered in an organic adornment of glass shards by the Dutch artist, Maarten Vrolijk. The piece is flame polished to soften the ed...

A pair of very finely carved 19th century alabaster figures of muses, in classical dress, each standing on circular pedestals intricately carved with flowers and beading, Italian, c....

Carrying import marks for Chester in 1901 by Berthold Muller, this charming, Antique Sterling Silver Model of a Partridge, has a removable head, and moveable wings. The partridge m...

A mid-18th century Chippendale period figured mahogany tea caddy, ebony beaded and mahogany cross-banded throughout, having concave-shaped lid retaining original brass carrying handle.

Polished bronze hand cast miniature Nécora velvet crab sculpture by artist Javier de la Rosa. Javier De la Rosa has created a series of bronze cast miniature sculptures that celebra...

Ritorto means twined in Italian. This hand blown glass vase is made up of columns of translucent twisted glass to form a spiral shaped vase in Persian blue. The ribbed vessel is enha...

A French Empire bronze and ormolu clock in the Egyptian style with 8 day silk-suspension striking movement by Hemon a Paris, also marked “Ledure Bronzier”, enclosed in bronze obelisk...

Large oversized vase in terracotta, with rope design and all over green wash, signed to base Ugo Zaccagnini. Italy 1950s.

This beautiful early 20th Century clock set with later lapis veneer will make a stunning Neoclassical style addition to a mantelpiece and a bold i...

This magnificent clock set is signed ‘Le Roy’, most likely for Le Roy et fils. Founded in 1785, Le Roy et fils was an acclaimed French clock-making firm...

Hallmarked in London in 1889 by John Newton Mappin, this wonderful, Victorian, Antique Sterling Silver Jewellery Box, features swirled and sunken fluted decoration, and a representat...

'Striped Symmetry Fold I' is a unique sculpture by the British artist Steven Edwards, created from parian porcelain. Steven Edwards is a ceramic artist whose work investigates the l...

A superb and richly carved giltwood eagle perched on rocks with open wings, the eagle's head looking to its left and fitted with a separate giltwood wreath...

Circular travertine sculpture 40cm diameter (16 inch) aprox

French sculptor Etienne-Maurice Falconet (1716-1791) is the inspiration for this beautiful, sumptuous mantel clock. His clock, crafted in the late 18th Century and now on display at the Louvre Museum, caused such a stir when it was exhibited over 100 years later, at the Great Exhibition in Paris in 1900 that one reviewer claimed that it "attracted so much admiration from the crowds gathered around that the pressure was sufficient at times to endanger its safety." As well as this famed 'Three Graces...

This beautiful and very handsome William and Mary Style lace box was designed from old oak timber and then sympathetically covered in an olive oyster veneer. The box would have origi...

Hallmarked in Birmingham in 1904 by William Devenport, this attractive, Antique, Edwardian, Sterling Silver Scent Bottle, features a hobnail cut round glass body, and an ornate silve...

For sale a rare & iconic Post-Modern “FISCHIETTO” ("Whistle" in Italian) vase designed by Ettore Sottsass, produced by Habitat in 2000 and made of earthenware, glazed in light & dark...

Belgian brutalist stoneware vase A strikingly sculptural brutalist stoneware vase with a heavy, monolithic presence. Its organic, asymmetrical form is hand-built and subtly faceted,...

An unusual piece of high quality deep purple amethyst with large peaked crystals. Inside the amethyst multiple goethite crystals resembling rosettes can be seen. Several of the cry...

Tapio Wirkkala for Iittala, c. 1970 ‘Stellaria’ candle tealight holder Clear textured glass Excellent condition Dimensions, approx..: Diameter 10.5cm, height 6.5cm, weight 2...

Unusual and rare boxed gilded bronze strut clock by the famous makers Howell James and Co. This strut clock is in the form of a padlock. Th...

Hallmarked in Sheffield in 1898 and 1907 by Walker & Hall, this stunning set of 4 Antique Sterling Silver Candlesticks, are very ornate in design. Each candlestick measures 13.25"(33...

These fine and large French candelabra date from the Empire period of the 19th century and beautifully contrast the different finishes of gilt ...

A mid-20th century carved timber sculpture of fluid, abstract form. Sadly unsigned but beautifully sculpted. French, c. 1950s.

This organic ceramic sculpture has been hand made using the ancient technique of coiling with ropes of clay. Without the use of molds or machines this affords the buyer the assuranc...

‘Bright Field Montana Blue Light’ is a unique sculptural glass vase by the German artist, Sabine Lintzen. The initial inner form is free-blown and adorned with various individually ...

This neoclassical style French mantel clock is crafted from patinated and gilt bronze in addition to flecked black and grey marble. The clock body is formed from a lopsidedly mounted...

A beautifully proportioned, Art Nouveau character piece. Mellow lustrous patina, solid and heavy construction. From the Alsace region of France.

This urn (or vase) has been crafted from the finest materials: the deep blue gemstone, lapis lazuli, and lustrous gilt bronze (ormolu). The urn is designed in a style known as ‘chino...

‘Tall Gold Crumpled Form No 97’ is a unique sculptural vessel by the British artist, Nicholas Arroyave-Portela. Nicholas Arroyave-Portela’s professional ceramic practise began in 19...

Mid Century free form copper and brass candelabra by Gunar Ander is elegant. It has three arms is suitable for regular candles. It is produced by Ystad-Metall, Sweden

An early nineteenth century neoclassical ice pail modelled in greens and greys with applied decorative swags, removable lid with acorn finial, all supported on a square plinth base.

A beautiful large pair of Japanese Satsuma baluster vases by Taizan, Meiji era, (1868-1912) converted to lamps, dating from the second half of the  19th century. Each vase thickly p...

Glass bowls triangular shape by Flavio Poli for Seguso 1960's in soft pink. The bowl is hand blown, known as Venetian Sommerso, made in Murano, Venice, Italy. The bowls a combinati...

Hand-formed wire sculpture of a shimmering dragonfly, finished in bright green blue and gold enamel paint.

Hallmarked in Sheffield in 1792 by John Parsons & Co., this handsome pair of George III period, Antique Sterling Silver Candlesticks, are round in shape, and feature reed detailing, ...

"Leg Out" by Josef Lorenzl A fabulous early 20th Century Art Deco cold painted bronze figure of a naked beauty in an energetic pose, with excellent colour and fine hand finished detail, raised on a shaped onyx & black marble base and signed Lorenzl ADDITIONAL INFORMATION Height: 48 cm Width: 30 cm Depth: 11 cm Condition: Excellent Original Condition Circa: 1925 Materials: Bronze and Onyx Book Ref Art Deco and Other Figures by Bryan Catley Page No: 214 SKU: 8716 ABOUT Lorenzl Leg Out Josef Lorenzl, Austrian 1892 ~ 1950 Lorenzl Leg Out – When looking to the designs of the Art Deco period one talented sculptor and ceramist that cannot be ignored is Josef Lorenzl. A master designer, his bronze statuettes and ceramic figural work epitomise the era perfectly. As with Preiss, Chiparus and Colinet the other great sculptors from this period, Lorenzl was inspired by the female form and the new found freedom that women enjoyed, which he executed beautifully both in his bronze and ceramic designs. Pictured right: A Josef Lorenzl Cold-Painted Art Deco Bronze and Ivory Deco Lady with Decoration by Crejo – Circa 1930 – Modelled cast and carved as a young woman adopting a stylish pose, her costume decorated with enamelled flowers, onyx plinth, base signed Lorenzl, dress signed Crejo 10.5/8 in. (27 cm.) high. Sold for £6,250 at Christies, London (Feb 2014). Josef Lorenzl Cold-Painted Art Deco Bronze and Ivory Deco Lady with Decoration by Crejo – Circa 1930 Although very little is known about Lorenzl’s early life we are aware that he was born in Austria in 1892 and was soon to become one of the most talented sculptors of the Art Deco Period. He started by working for a bronze foundry in Vienna Arsenal where he produced stunning Art Deco bronze statuettes. The majority of his works in bronze and ivory were of singular slim female nudes with long legs which conveyed elegance. His preference was for dancing poses which were not only evident in his singular statuettes but also in those attached to marble clocks, lamp bases and bookends. Like his contemporaries Lorenzl work was created in bronze or by using “Chryselephantine”, a Greek word which refers to the combination of various materials such as bronze, ivory, gold and silver. He signed his pieces in various ways sometimes abbreviating his name to ” R Lor”, “Lor” or “Enzl” but on some of the statuettes you will find an additional signature by Crejo. A talented painter who worked alongside Lorenzl, Crejo would paint decoration onto the statuettes such as flowers and these are the figures which bear his signature. Far more desirable with Crejo’s painting these can command a premium at auction. Recently Bonhams sold an example of Lorenzl’s work with Crejo decoration for £10,500 but the pieces created by Lorenzl alone generally fetch in the region of £2,000 – £12,000 depending on the subject matter and size. A Josef Lorenzl (1892-1950) Cold-Painted Art Deco Bronze and Onyx Timepiece with Deco Lady ~ Circa 1920. Pictured left: A Josef Lorenzl (1892-1950) Cold-Painted Art Deco Bronze and Onyx Timepiece with Deco Lady ~ Circa 1920. Modelled and cast as a crouching nude female figure holding a dial with onyx face, on onyx plinth raised on slate base, apparently unsigned11½ in. (31.7 cm.) high. Sold for £4,700 at Christies, London (Nov 2013). From his designs in bronze and ivory Lorenzl went on to work for the Austrian ceramics company Goldscheider. Again creating stunning sculptures of the female form collector’s are more aware of this period and his sculptures in ceramic than they are of his earlier bronze and ivory statuettes. Inspired by shape and bold colours Lorenzl’s sculptures had clean lines and geometric shapes. Although each piece possess great movement there was no intricacy or attention to detail and most of his figures wore their hair in the boyish bob which was fashionable at the time, making these simplistic and stylish figurines the epitome of Art Deco Bronze design. One of Lorenzl’s friends Stephan Dakon who he had met whilst working at the bronze foundry had the same vision and style as Lorenzl so it was the obviously thing for Lorenzl to recommend Dakon to Goldscheider when he started to work for them. Taken on as a freelance designer Dakon was of the same mindset as Lorenzl and so much of their work was very similar. People at the time even believed that the two were in fact the same person. Both the artists had an interest in the female form, dance and theatrical costume. This was enhanced with Lorenzl when he took a trip to Paris and visited Folies Bergeres. Famous dancer Josephine Baker was on stage with her chorus dancers, all wearing extremely flamboyant costumes, Lorenzl was captivated by the glamour and outlandishness of the dancers and so on his return to Austria reproduced gorgeous figurines wearing vibrant coloured costumes and in various dance poses. He was also able to use his skill as an Art Deco bronze sculptor to use the earthenware to his advantage. Carving delicate fingers and enhancing the women’s female form Lorenzl set about producing some stunning sculptures. “Captured Bird” was one of his most popular and was created in many different colours and sizes. This particular piece is of a dancing girl with a gossamer winged dress which was inspired by a dance performed by Niddy Impekoven and was also captured onto a lamp base with three figures of this elegant lady dancing around the stand.. Other dancing Deco Lady girl figurines which were created by Lorenzl include “Butterfly Wings,” “Spider-Web Dress...

An Arts & Crafts mantel clock with four Ruskin jewels and hand twisted legs united by a cross stretcher stood on shaped feet. Recently serviced and working well.