Queensland - Furniture

A delightful set of six multi-coloured liqueur glasses in double-layer crystal made by the celebrated Compagnie des Cristalleries de Saint Louis...

Rare fine 18th century Aubusson tapestry, depicting a rural landscape in which three shepherds watch helplessly as one of their lambs is carried off by an opportunistic wolf. Hand-wo...

A gorgeous dinner service from the Maison Charles Pillivuyt et Cie, a manufacturer of high-quality porcelain founded in 1818. Each piece is hand-painted with a delicate rose- pink bo...

A well executed miniature of Marie Antionette from the late 19th century after an original portrait by Elisabeth Louise Vigée Le Brun (1755-1842). Thi...

BOUCHER CLUB CHAIR An icon of style, sophistication, quality and comfort. Sensuous contemporary design with Art Deco influence. Individually handmade from steam bent and hand car...

Bakshaish carpets are considered by most dealers and connoisseurs to be in a special category of their own, rare and uniquely beautiful. In recent years they have risen steeply in v...

A vibrant Persian rug, hand-woven in pure wool. This wonderfully decorated and very large rug features a midnight blue background embellished all over w...

A beautiful pair of hand-painted Charles X Sèvres porcelain vases, painted in classical blue, with fleur-de-lis on the neck, gilded handles and pearl decoration. The front scenes dep...

A pair of fine quality Japanese Kutani foo dogs in rich polychrome enamels over porcelain. The pair date to the Meiji period (1868-1912) and are in lov...

Akosombo Landscape Vessel by Ella Bulley One Of A Kind. Dimensions: D 8 x W 13 x H 21 cm. Materials: Stoneware clay. Ella Bulley is a Material Design Studio based in London, creatin...

Cocao Vessel by Ella Bulley One Of A Kind. Dimensions: Ø 14 x H 28 cm. Materials: White stoneware clay. Ella Bulley is a Material Design Studio based in London, creating work that f...

QTZ Swivel Base Lounge Chair by Alexander Lotersztain Limited Edition. Dimensions: D 65,8 x W 82 x H 113 cm. Materials: Metal. Finish: Limited Gold Electroplated. Available in diffe...

These striking ornate vases, crafted in vibrant turquoise blue opaline and believed to date back to approximately 1870 during the Napoléon III era, exude timeless elegance. Although ...

A stunning white opaline 'Bulle de Savon' pedestal bowl, with gilt bronze rim and edging. This magnificent Charles X period glass bowl is manufactured f...

An extremely fine glass beaker in a design by Michael Powolny (1871-1954) for Lobmeyr of Vienna. The piece retains its original fitted and labelled retailing box and has the makers m...

QTZ Swivel Base Lounge Chair by Alexander Lotersztain Limited Edition. Dimensions: D 65,8 x W 82 x H 113 cm. Materials: Metal. Finish: Electroplated black metal. Available in differ...

With its unique kintsugi style repair, this Wedgwood black basalt vase has become one of a kind. The flared trumpet style vase was made by Wedgwood in the ...

Northen Hides Vessel by Ella Bulley One Of A Kind. Dimensions: Ø 14 x H 28 cm. Materials: White stoneware clay. Ella Bulley is a Material Design Studio based in London, creating wor...

Tabriz Prayer Rug circa 1900 4.1 feet x 5.8 Acquired from an Istanbul dealer A strange mystery exists. Why are the vast majority of prayer rug...

A Persian 'Qum' or 'Ghoum' rug hand-woven in wool and silk, featuring a central star- shaped medallion in vivid hues of red and blue, from which rosettes and flowers radiate outwards...

An exceptional Grand Tour souvenir in the form of a painted miniature copy of Raphael's famed self portrait, rendered on porcelain and framed in an elaborately carved and gilded timb...

An unusual Longwy enamel decorated vase, in the characteristic colour ‘bleu de Longwy’, and featuring a finely crackled golden starfish splayed over its surface. The Longwy earthenwa...

A luxurious antique Persian rug, in a medallion design woven in vivid tones of red and cream. A central diamond-shaped field contains geometric and stylised designs, while the spandr...

A rare, early Fornasetti glass vase, titled 'Mani Con Farfalle' (Hands with Butterflies), originally debuted at the 'VI Triennial of Venice' in 1936 through collaboration with S.A.L.I.R. - Studio Arts Labor Industrie Riunited. A museum-quality example of Fornasetti's work, manufactured at the very beginning of his career. Hand-blown clear glass with enamel...

An especially detailed Bidjar, colourful and intricate. The dynamism of the outer border -and the field – exhibit the high degree of art and craft typical of Bidjar carpets – which a...

QTZ Side Table by Alexander Lotersztain Limited Edition. Dimensions: D 37 x W 40,5 x H 40,2 cm. Materials: Electroplated gold metal. Available in different finishes. Please contact ...

Metamorphic Square Coffee Table by Alexander Lotersztain Limited Edition. Dimensions: D 110 x W 110 x H 20 cm. Materials: Grigio Carnico Marble, Red Pilbara Marble, Verdi Alpi Marble...

Featured as an exemplar of Afshar tribal creativity in James Opie's notable book " Tribal Rugs " this extremely rare collector's piece was used in a lecture series we conducted on the possible albeit unexamined influence of tribal rugs on early 20th century European painting . The Afshars during the 19th century were amongst the dominant five nomadic groups in Iran and unquestionably the most daringly creative, and probably the most prolific in weaving output . Though the vast majority of their carpets exhibit traditional , more angular tribal patterns, this example is an extraordinary tribute to one female weaver as designer . There seems no precedent for the remarkable move into mind bending forms which veer off from the norm , which make it a high collectible and unquestionable investment piece . The achievement of two elements stand out : colour and design execution . The rich and varied natural dye colours are deep and powerful and include a range from the treasured eggplant , through a provocative orange , yellows ( saffron), pale peach, to three unusual blues and a rare rust brown . Green is also sensitively applied to the palette . The design also represents a departure from all norms before or since amongst Afshar rugs . The central medallions have been altered to create an almost moving, slightly hallucinatory effect ; the graceful tumbling of coloured leaves or vines is singular in its presentation, graceful yet very much alive . Most interesting are the designs within the medallion which seem to be an evocation of the ancient Chinese dragon and phoenix symbols . This theory gains a bit more traction when you look at the upright shrine type figure rising up alongside the medallions - these appear Chinese , as well, in a semi- abstract way-- influences such as these had been travelling across thewide continent of Asia for millenia . The borders are classic traditional Afshar , noted for their lovely re-creation of flower symbols , interlinking , and slightly irregular , showing the artistic seredipity of the artist/ weaver . The colours here too, particularly the blues and yellows are nothing short of spectacular . The amount of detailled hand work suggests that this piece would have required at least two years work on a ground loom- a humbling thought in thinking about the nomadic life in the 19th century. This rug is of a size and of such a beauty that in the right open modern decor, it could well occupy a wall space of distinction, as would a modern art canvas...

The Hope Service was designed and created by the Royal Flight Worcester Company, commissioned by the Duke of Clarence and St Andrews (later King William I...

Chinese Art Deco Chinese Art Deco circa 1930 Measures: 10 ft. 1 inch x 8 ft 1 inch Acquired from a Sydney estate This genre of hard-wearing carpets has gained significant designer and consumer interest over the past ten or more years. We acquired this piece in Sydney recently for its uncommon soft pastel colours and especially its fine artistry and hand etching of classic Chinese design elements. In our opinion as art dealers this fine piece strikes the right balance between space and graceful embroidery/patterns we seek in an ideal example . The understated mauve and pale green combine to create a soothing sense of calm acting as a base for the fine embroidery, which please examine. In truth the oft used title of this type of carpet is a misnomer – they are not, design wise, art deco. They only happened to be made in the 1920’s and mainly the 1930's - coincident to the Art Deco movement which stressed minimal and forceful angular images, like the architecture of the same name. True Art deco carpets are very rare and costly , and feature austere, minimalist designs . But the name has stuck, and at least is accurate as to the period . The Chinese look , a collaborative style, took off and was popular primarily in America and Europe during this period . Key designers such as Walter Nichols worked during the time with weavers and small manufacturers in China . In recent years this genre of carpet in good condition has been steadily appreciating , and is thus an actual investment ; good examples are increasingly difficult to find , and they do represent a period of specific artistry which has not been successfully duplicated . At 90`-100 years of age they are approaching the " antique" category . This piece was purchased from the owner of one of northern Sydney's 60-70 distinguished Art Deco homes where it looked beautiful, offset by an AD fireplace( angular, austere) surround in marble colours ( predominately pinks and greens ) which "mirrored " the carpet . Though it is a matter of personal taste, of course, the muted pastel colours in this piece are more elegant and dignified than many of the more bright -even garish - examples found in this genre , in our opinion, and much harder to find - one criterion for investment value . Also, such a carpet will work well in a wider variety of environments, stylistically, from an interior design perspective: whether living, dining, games room, library , large foyer or bedroom . In other words, one does not need a " Chinese" or Asian themed overall design for this piece to wonderfully complement the decor - in the way that a single Chinese wall scroll...

A black amethyst glass lidded vessel with ormolu mounts made in Bohemia (Modern Day Czech Republic), circa 1900. Although made 120 years ago, the piece's minimal design is timeless w...

Nuture Stool by Ella Bulley Limited Edition Of 15 Pieces Dimensions: D 40 x W 90 x H 76 cm. Materials: Walnut and red wood. Ella Bulley is a Material Design Studio based in London, ...

From a Boston Collector. Remarkably Creative. This is another of our small stock of Afshar collectibles which astonish as to their artistic form. This example was recently acquired from a Boston collector’s estate. The wool, very soft, is of excellent quality and the weave very fine, the rug in superior condition. Boston Antique carpet expert Michael Grogan declared it as one of the very finest and most original Afshar rugs he had ever seen. This piece was recently used along with two others in a lecture series which pondered the question of likely influence of tribal (and arguably other Persian e,g, Montasham Kashan) rugs on the development of Western 20th century painting. The abrupt break with traditional forms by a gifted female weaver in a remote location and in the throes of a nomadic life, considering her circumstances, is awe inspiring. The wide and in cases unusual colors deployed (note the dark browns probably achieved with walnut shells in the dye vat...

Set Of 2 QTZ Lounge Chair And Ottoman by Alexander Lotersztain Limited Edition. Dimensions: Lounge Chair: D 65,8 x W 82 x H 111 cm. Ottoman: D 52 x W 66 x H 43,5 cm. Materials: Elect...

Whilst we don't regularly specialise in clocks, we took an exception to this one and it is perhaps the nicest we have had to date. Crafted in London during the Regency period, this t...

This plique-a-jour cloisonne vase is an exceptional example of Japanese craftsmanship from the tail end of the Meiji period (1868-1912). The most ...

QTZ Swivel Base Lounge Chair by Alexander Lotersztain Limited Edition. Dimensions: D 65,8 x W 82 x H 113 cm. Materials: Metal. Finish: Limited Bronze Electroplated. Available in dif...

Set Of 2 QTZ Lounge Chair And Ottoman by Alexander Lotersztain Limited Edition. Dimensions: Lounge Chair: D 65,8 x W 82 x H 111 cm. Ottoman: D 52 x W 66 x H 43,5 cm. Materials: Limit...

A blue ground pilgrim flask-shaped vase by famed English designer Christopher Dresser for Minton, circa 1870s. The foliage motif was most likely hand-painted by William Mussill...

QTZ Swivel Base Lounge Chair by Alexander Lotersztain Limited Edition. Dimensions: D 65,8 x W 82 x H 113 cm. Materials: Limited polished metal. Available in different finishes. Plea...

A modern made hand turned red clay bowl by Bitossi of Italy in a design by Ettore Sottsass (1917-2007). The hand crafted piece has been finished in a two tone matte white and indigo ...

Dreamscape Vessel by Ella Bulley One Of A Kind. Dimensions: Ø 11 x H 19 cm. Materials: White stoneware clay. Ella Bulley is a Material Design Studio based in London, creating work t...

An attractive cobalt-blue crystal overlay footed urn vase, hand-blown and cut, and painted with enamel flower motifs and intricate gold trimming. This Bohemian-style vase would be a marvellous addition to a vintage bedroom décor, or on an ornate dresser.

A large and rare ceramic monochromatic putto holding grapes (Autumn from "The Four Seasons") by Austrian designer Michael Powolny for Gmundner Keramische Werkstatte. First designed b...

From an Australian Collector Ferahan Sarouk carpets produced around the wider Arak (formerly Sultanabad) area from about 1850-1910 earned a deserved re...

Set Of 2 QTZ Lounge Chair And Ottoman by Alexander Lotersztain Limited Edition. Dimensions: Lounge Chair: D 65,8 x W 82 x H 111 cm. Ottoman: D 52 x W 66 x H 43,5 cm. Materials: Elect...

This finely detailed Qashgai, over 100 years old is unusual as to its length as well as its elegance, achieved within the pattern language typical of this celebrated Persian tribe. E...

From a prominent East Coast USA Dealer Sultanabad is the former name of Arak, a main center for weaving, and the locale of the famous Ferahan Sarouks, amongst other classic types and styles . In the late 19th century several significant European based companies established there to produce quality rugs and especially larger carpets for the Western market, utilyzing local talent. (Foremost among these was the Zeigler firm, and Zeigler Sultanabads...

A striking pair of Hermès porcelain trinket or cufflink trays, one pink and one green, with intricate geometric detailing on each, and matching velvet color on each of the bottom tri...

An attractive and very smart pair of French Empire style bronze candlesticks. Their compact size would have made them ideal for travelling. Circular bases, with concentric ring decor...

These hard-to-find large saddle bags, which were used by Salor Turkomen nomadic tribes can serve as stuffed and comfortable cushions, to form a bottom and back unit, or are entirely ...

Ferahan Sarouk Museum Quality MUSEUM QUALITY Ferahan Sarouk, third quarter 19th century 6.6 x 4.5 feet From a USA collector Ferahan Sarouk carpets produced around the wider Arak (formerly Sultanabad) area from about 1850-1910 earned a deserved reputation as amongst the most desirable and imaginative finely woven carpets in Persia. As these things go, they morphed in style around 1910- 1920 into the differently woven Mahajirhan Sarouk fashion (quality examples of which are also in demand) and then disappeared entirely. Their desirability rests not only on fine weaving, and excellent wool. Many of the better examples were commissioned by aristocrats or wealthy merchants who encouraged creativity, in an actively competitive way; rugs during this period, as before, were direct illustrations of an individual’s wealth, power and prestige. Beyond this lay a more fundamental and seemingly contradictory set of motivations by the weavers. At one and the same time they sought to emulate the great court carpets in finesse and design. And yet-- they applied rustic or village, and even tribal elements and nuances to their designs. The result was a cavalcade of creativity. So, a village-based genre came into being which produced primarily an approx. 6x4 rug size format, and also provided, if more rarely, larger formats, which command increasingly high prices, due to their rarity, visual excitement and grandeur. The artistic achievement of this “school” had to do with marrying elegance and a degree of formalism with whimsy, and design innovation. They offer a charm and a certain magic beyond that of court and most city carpets. As in any area or era, there is a quality spectrum ranging from mediocre to highly superior. Superiority is judged of course as to weave and wool quality. It is rather unusual, though, to encounter pieces made before 1890 -which are bona fide Ferahan Sarouks- with poor wool or weaving: standards were upheld during this period, and natural dyes were widely employed, particularly in the wider Arak (then Sultanabad) region. Thus, as an investment collectible to adorn the home we believe the ultimate criterion is aesthetics, this being an art form, after all. Ferahan Sarouks have been a special area of interest for us over the decades both from artistic and investment perspectives. Allowing for personal taste, our suggestions are few and simple. A Ferahan Sarouk ought to display a wide colour palette, fine drawing and delicate, sometimes “intense “ detail. The finest pieces also display an elevated sense of balance in the use of space. We have seen many finely woven pieces which in our view are garish and lack one of the two key artistic elements intrinsic to the better examples of this genre – elegance. Sometimes they are overly cluttered; the drawing artistry is muddled or lost. In other cases odd and ineffective design devices are used, detracting from or interfering with an otherwise good design. The era of the Ferahan Sarouk was rife with experiments, not all of them successful. The other important attribute, when it can be found, is original artistic creativity, even serendipity, -- or effective design innovation within the compass of this rug type and the unique standards of its prime period. On average, we examine between 30-40 antique Ferahan Sarouks to achieve one acquisition, for the benefit of our clients. This highly collectible more than 150-year-old carpet is an apex achievement of superior artistry and innovation. As an exemplar of its genre, it can be reasonably described as Museum quality, a term we do not often employ. Please observe the stunning precision of the inner guard and its pinpoint sharp hooks. The elongation of the central medallion is one of its subtle but powerful innovations in form. The nod to asymmetry – which displays a refined sense of humour - is seen in the use of the small diamond figures, as one is deliberately missing from the right hand side: a wry nod to asymmetry, in an otherwise perfectly symmetrical creation. The ultimate achievement here is in the fineness of the weaving itself, on close inspection. The herati pattern in the medallion and corners achieves an etched-on quality, a very uncommon level of attention to detail and perfectionism: clearly the work of a master. This artistic sense extends to the outer ground which is a superb example of the most subtle abrash, one of the most refined we have had the honor of viewing. The unusual beige/brown tones in the field were probably achieved by adding onion skins to the die vat. These extremely fine gradations of colour are rarely seen.(NB the colour photographs create a slightly misleading- overly yellow burnish to the field colour in spite of expert photographic efforts ) . The deliberate choice of an ink black use of indigo provides a powerful frame (border) for this piece of art, which note in the lower right-hand corner is lifted slightly through abrash to a deep blue – to highlight the design and use of emerald green in the rosettes. The green shades lighten as the border ascends harmonizing with the tones in the central medallion. The floating flow of flowers in the border is beautifully executed, with up to seven colours in a single figure. No doubt a piece commissioned by an aristocrat around 1870, it is – remarkably- in virtually perfect condition. It appears to have had very minimal footwear, and great care; a piece which was proudly displayed from time to time and appreciated. Its density and strong foundation would however allow regular use within a home, and in a spacious contemporary home or office could make a wall hanging of striking impact. This remarkable one of a kind piece is on short term reduction to coincide with our launch on 1st Dibs . Fair market value is approximately $22,000 . Fine art as investment ? The WSJ made the following comments this year : The vigor of the art market may seem counterintuitive, but it makes sense in the current environment,” economist Tyler Cowen recently wrote in The Washington Post. “First, many of the wealthy have been buying additional homes and wish to furnish them with art. Second, the recent run-up in inflation rates around the world has intensified the search for hedges.” While the aforementioned artworks fall into traditional categories, some less-prominent forms of fine art also represent ideal investment opportunities, especially because they offer more attractive—i.e., significantly less costly—entry points for new collectors. Take high-collectible and connoisseur-caliber antique Oriental rugs, for example. The best 19th-century examples often sell privately between five figures and low six figures. Today, that obscurity is fading. According to Ben Evans, the editor of Hali Magazine—a publication dedicated to the international rug and textile market—there are two primary factors to explain why antique rugs are beginning to enjoy their moment in the spotlight. “Cultural curiosity and collecting...

A pair of Vienna Secession ceramic candle holders in the form of putti holding flowers by Michael Powolny for Weiner Keramik in his signature stark black and white, circa 1907. These...

A very hard to find Yazd rug, woven in a village near Yazd the desert city of Iran – a village which by all accounts has ceased weaving , since about 1960. This piece is a superior e...

Southern Azerbijan – A TRUE MYSTERY CARPET 2nd half 19th century, or earlier 10 x 6 From a Colorado Collector’s estate This carpet has proven to be a ...

A lovely matching pair of 19th century cut crystal vases in red overlay, cut to clear, attributed to Saint Louis. Each vase has an intricately cut starburst design hand-cut into the ...

Antique Ardebil 1920 Ardebil 1920 (Vintage) Exciting modernism: 100-year-old Ardebil Measures: 6 feet 8 inches x 4 feet 8 Ardebil was the birthplace of Shah Ismail who consolid...

Ferahan Sarouk, 1870 :GLORIOUS FLOWERS . From a German collector Ferahan Sarouk carpets produced around the wider Arak (formerly Sultanabad) are...

Bidjars are known as the "iron "carpets of Asia, owing to the hammering of knots whilst weaving, which creates an unusual density to the carpet, and exceptional , multi generational...

An unusual cobalt-blue crystal 'drageoir', or sweet jar, with clear pedestal and fitted lid. Dating from around the 19th century, this quirky cut-to-clear overlaid container, decorated all round with clear cut-out circular windows...