London - Decorative Objects

Heavy art glass ball vase, in red graduating to a darker red base, with a white interior. The vase has a wonderful organic round shape. Measuring height 18.5 cm / 7.2 inches, and the...

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...

Introducing further pieces to our upcoming Studio Bucchi collection. These are a limited edition, bespoke order pieces. All materials used in the creation of these exceptional pieces...

A large decorative platter by artist Roger Capron (1922 - 2006) who founded the craft-based workshop in Vallauris, France, l'Atelier Callis, w...

Handmade cast brass leaf with stunning details, a beautiful bronze patina finish and polished highlights. Ideal as an elegant paperweight or just a charming decorative object. Each ...

This is a stunning pair of English antique Neo Classical design George III revival silver plated, five light, four-branch table Corinthian column candelabra, circa 1900 in date. The...

This is a beautiful large Vintage Russian Revival porcelain and ormolu mounted jewellery casket in rose pink, dating from the last quarter of the 20th century. This highly decorat...

Marvel at the striking beauty of this vibrant fluorite specimen from the USA, adorned with stunning cubic formations. The deep purple hue of the fluorite crystals contrasts beautiful...

'Tortolina' , a sculptural bowl, hand crafted, moulded and cast in bronze in the lost wax process. The object intricately sculpted before the artist delicately imprints marks on the ...

A shapely late 19th C. Japanese Terracotta Vessel. Heavily patinated with traces of paint & old repair to rim.

A half polished geode with a thick agatised border. The inside covered by deep purple amethyst crystals and 2 beautiful calcite formations at the centre, one of them covered with a b...

This is an impressive pair of dogs in the timeless Art Deco style, sitting attentively and awaiting the command of their master and dating from the mid 20th Century. This high quali...

A beautiful, large early 19th C. Paper covered Japanese terracotta vessel.   Originally used in a teahouse for the storage & transportation of tea leaves. Heavily patinated due to i...

This is a fine antique pair of French Grand Tour patinated-bronze sculptures of the Marly Horses, Circa 1850 in date and signed to one base. The original Marly Horses were commissi...

A Very Decorative Blue and White Chinese Porcelain Vase This Vase Stands at a impressive 4ft in height Being Blue and White goes with Most Colour Decor

French gilt bronze fob watch holder with an eagle and her wings spread apart about to take off from a corinthium column on a square marble base with bronze feet, indistinctly signed ...

A stunning deep purple amethyst piece with calcite formation. From the rough basalt on the outside, to the high quality rich purple amethyst crystals inside and calcite formation, th...

Pair of brutalist aluminium and brass candlesticks by David Marshall (c. 1980s). These brutalist style candlesticks are both weighty and tactile with the maker's mark impressed on th...

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

Mid-century malachite vide poche ashtray, Italy, C.1950. In excellent condition commensurate of age.

Val Saint Lambert green Sommerso core crystal ashtray dish Belgium c.1950. Presented in excellent condition, free from chips or cracks.

An impressive mid 19th Century Animalier bronze study of a jockey standing with his horse exhibiting fabulous rich brown patina and excellent surface detail. Raised on naturalistic b...

This is an excellently sculpted composite marble statue of the famous ancient Greek statue, Venus de Milo, late 20th century in date. As exactly in the original sculpture by Alex...

Antique 19th Century Porcelain Staffordshire Ware Hound By William Kent C.1850 A superb hand painted elegant hound figure presented in very good co...

Brutalist three arm copper candelabra made in the 1970's is sculptural and looks like a group of cloaked figures.. The texture like dripping candles. It has three arms is suitable f...

Black and white volcanic black clay textured vase with black and white porcelain, lave stone and iron filings. The work is hand built using a combination of stoneware black and buff...

'Strelitzio' is a unique glass artwork by the Canadian artist, Michèle Oberdieck. Oberdieck's aim is to question the effects of climate change, cross-pollination and human intervent...

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...

Hallmarked in London in 1900 by Lambert & Co., this handsome, Victorian, Antique Sterling Silver Pair of Candlesticks, feature removable nozzles, and round lobed bases. Each candlest...

Each of these exquisite solid brass snails is handmade individually with incredible detail. Cast using very traditional techniques, they are finished with a nickel plating giving the...

Modern, industrial-style ceramic vase (1986) by Alessio Tasca (born 1929). Minimalist, abstract snail-shaped ceramic vase in charcoal-coloured glaze with bold line motif and subtly p...

This is a charming Derby figure of a shepherdess with a garlanded lamb, made in or shortly after 1760. The figure is one half of a set called the "Garland...

Fossilised wood fragment displaying vibrant streaks of browns, reds, blues and yellows. This is a magnificent example of the results of a fossilisation process known as permineralization. In the right environment over great lengths of time, buried wood tissue permeated by minerals transported in water can transform into fossils. This particular example has fossilised over a copper deposit, resulting in bright inclusions of copper minerals that manifest as impressive streaks of blue, yellow, green and red. This distinctive coloration is unique to Colla wood...

A wonderful original 1940s Murano glass picture frame attributed to Venini with clear glass and red rope twist glass outer frame with brass inner frame and stand.

This is a truly stunning large bronze 'Lady Justice' statue set upon a bronze base, dating from the late 20th century. This high quality bronze was hot cast using the 'lost wax' pro...

A Pair of Royal Worcester Porcelain Vases, signed by William Ricketts  with date codes for 1924 and puce printed marks. They feature bottle shaped form with flared necks, painted wi...

Set of two blue vases by Floris Meydam and Siem van de Marel is the designer at Leerdam glass works, The Netherlands. Tall art vase with over flowing c...

Small unglazed Fulham pottery urn with glazed inside to hold flowers in water. Designed in the 1930s by the famous British florist Constance Spry, made by Fulham Pottery, circa 1950s...

A very unusual and Murano blue and turquoise glass vase. The original round foil sticker is visible on one side marked: Murano Made In Italy. A beautiful decorative piece perfect for a glass display case or shelf where the light can shine through it to emphasise the beautiful and almost luminous two-tone coloured glass. The vase is made in the Sommerso (submerged) style with darker royal blue glass submerged inside lighter turquoise clear glass...

Headboard with large Brutalist bronze sculpture, model "Aurora" by Frigerio, Italy, 1968. The headboard comprises a large Brutalist sand-cast sculpture, overlaid on an arc of textured lacquered metal, which has a deep gold finish. The piece is in very nice vintage condition. We have left the sculpture unpolished and it has a developed an aged patina, ranging from brown to gold. There are minor losses to the finish of the headboard frame, both the arc and the cross-bars. The sculpture is bolted to the bed frame; it appears it could be unbolted and used separately, though we have not tried to do so. Approximate dimensions: Sculpture W 173 cm x H 49 cm Headboard W 185 cm x H 108 cm Please be aware this listing is for the headboard only. The remaining three sections of the bed surround...

Nineteenth century Italian bronze model of Seated Hermes, stamped 'GIORGIO SOMMER FOUNDRY, NAPLES', set on marble plinth base. Dimensions: 44cm (17¼") High, 42cm (16½") Wide, Base 2...

Organic and natural traditionally hand-crafted and turned Oak Japanese Yakisugi bowl. These are handmade to the very best quality in London using traditi...

Resembling an infinity sign, this whole geode is a stunning and rich piece, full of mineralogical information. The outer layer is basalt, the interior amethyst crystals, and at the h...

Inspired by planetary forms and textures, Atelier001's Cosmic Collection artfully explores the interplay of metal properties with a curated selection of patina finishes. This pendan...

Feast your eyes on this breathtaking polished citrine from Brazil, a true marvel of natural artistry. This stunning specimen boasts remarkable transparency, allowing the rich brownis...

Black Glazen Column Krater mid-4th century BC, Apulia With broad avoid body on a short echinus foot and thick mouth. The two handles form loops around the...

A four-armed, iron and glass chandelier designed by Bertil Vallien for one of the leading glass manufacturers in Sweden during the mid-20th century, Boda Smide. The hammered, veget...

A dramatic black glass vase decorated with striking satin finished enamel swirls against a polished background, signed Lalique France. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION Height: ...

Roman Marble Head of Sophocles Circa 1st-2nd Century Marble This fine Roman marble head preserves the proper left side of the face of a middle-aged man, with broad nose, soft lips, and bearded chin. The short beard and sideburns have been finely carved with a flat chisel, to render the soft, wavy strands of hair. The cheekbone, undereye, and nasolabial folds have been delicately modelled in the marble by a skilled hand. In a letter from 1975, the former director of Ny Carlsberg Glyptotek, Copenhagen, suggested that the head could depict the Ancient Greek tragedian Sophocles. Few figures in the Classical world stand aside Sophocles (c. 496-406 BC), inarguably the best known of the Athenian tragedians, in terms of the impact his works have had on the history of art and literature. The psychological depth he achieves in the seven of the 123 of his plays that have survived to the present day - most notably the three Theban plays: Antigone, Oedipus the King, and Oedipus at Colonus - not only inspired the Athenians, among whom Sophocles was honoured as a hero long after his death, but in our own time, have provoked landmark works on phychoanalysis and literary criticism, by thinkers like René Girard and, most famously, Sigmund Freud. In its masterful treatment of the marble this fragment sensitively captures the features of one of the most important playwrights of all time. Height on stand: 7.9 inches (20 cm). Provenance: Collection of Danish sculptor Jens Adolf Jerichau...

A stunning half geode with an incredible amethyst and overlaid calcite formation at the bottom. The interior of the piece is a very deep cavity which presents very high-quality ameth...

Charming and unusual handmade polished cast bronze bowl. Each of these original and elegant bowl is handmade individually. Cast using very traditional te...

Hallmarked in Sheffield in 1905 by Fenton Brothers Ltd., this handsome, Edwardian, Antique Sterling Silver Bowl, features Art Nouveau influenced detailing. The bowl measures 4"(10cm)...

The gently obtuse angles to be found on this collection of storage jars are inspired by the forms of space capsules. The unlikely homage to all things Space Age is continued in a pal...

A little Art Nouveau turquoise blue dressing table clock decorated with little cherubs playing and lazing in a country scene within a ring of ros...

This is a stunning 1970s brass parrot sculpture on a perch, by renowned Mexican artist Sergio Bustamante. The sculpture showcases Bustamante’s signature artistry, featuring individua...

Antique Marble Bust of a Faun, Antique Marble Bust of a Satyr, Antique Marble Sculpture, Antique Marble Statue, Gothic Antique Sculpture. Antique Italian Marble Bust of a Faun or Sa...

This is a stunning antique Continental silver pheasant with exceptional detailing to the modelling of the bird, marked silver,circa 1880 in date. It is an excellent quality example ...

Mid-century decorative tall vase by Albert Thiry (circa 1960s). A gentle creamy-white glaze encompasses the exterior of the tall vase (it could also be used as an umbrella holder) to...