United Kingdom - Decorative Art

Ruffle: A piece of 3D sculptural wall art designed and made from two layers of cream leather, woven together by Louise Heighes. Measurements are 21 x 21 inches or 54 x 54 cm. Thes...

This is a vintage decorative mould. An English, two-piece circular factory pattern part ideal for wall hanging and dating to the 20th century. Attractive circular decorative piece...

A simple yet effective early 19th century iron wall plaque of a decorated angel. The patinated sheet iron silhouette compliments the design of this a...

KPM Berlin Fine Porcelain Plaque "Lady with Pearl Necklace" Signed by Knoeller Impressed K.P.M marks, in frame. KPM is an acronym for Königliche Porzellan-Manufaktur Berlin, which ...

Very rare and wonderful Romanian Cyrk (Circus) Advertising poster poster from 1979. Superb colours and design by Dan Cioca. A very rare poster in lovely condition. This vintage post...

An original British quad movie poster from 1982 featuring the double billing of Blazing Saddles (1974) and History of the World Part I (1981). Both films directed by Mel Brooks...

A super watercolour by an unknown artist, C.1960 Great colours. On artists board Unframed. Free shipping   

Important and rare set of nine exquisite New Testament silk thread appliqué panels known as Broderies à fils collés. Each panel depicts a distinct biblical scene, rendered with remarkable precision and delicacy. Signed Marianna Elmo, Italy, Lecce, circa 1750. Italy Circa 1750, 1755 Frame H: 95 cms (37.5 ins) Frame W: 75 cms (30 ins) Panel Height : 26 cms (10.2 ins) Panel Width: 20 cms (7.9 ins) Centre Height: 24 cms (9.5 ins) Centre Width: 18 cms (7 ins) Divine Threads: A Set of Nine New Testament Appliqué Panels by Marianna Elmo Scenes from the New Testament The scenes include the Annunciation, the Visitation, the Nativity, the Holy Family (x2), The Holy Father and Jesus, Jesus taken to the temple, the raising of Lazarus from the dead, and the Resurrection. Each is rendered with remarkable precision and delicacy. Marianna Elmo Daughter of painter Serafino Elmo, an important artist in Lecce during the 18th century, Marianna was an embroiderer who used the technique of broderie à fils collés (glued thread embroidery). She created images and landscapes by gluing polychrome silk threads onto a cardboard support, covered with a layer of virgin wax. The faces and limbs of the figures are crafted from cut silk or satin shapes, further painted with tempera or watercolor to achieve lifelike detail. The panels contain many figures embroidered and painted with remarkable skill. Marianna translated the paintings of her father and of famous painters of the seventeenth and eighteenth centuries into colored threads and is considered the leader of the school of Lecce embroiderers. Her fame reached Naples. Leonardo Quesi, Amato Quesi, Gaetano and Angelo Pati, and Irene Elmo, Marianna’s sister, belonged to this school. Marianna’s work is recognized for its technical brilliance and artistic sensitivity. Two dated works by her hand are known in museum collections: *The Flight into Egypt* (1752, Museum of San Martino, Naples) and a casket reliquary of St. Mary of Banzi (1754, Banzi, Province of Potenza). Additionally, the Pinacoteca Provinciale di Bari holds two signed pieces by the artist. The panels were often used in religious settings or as embellishments for sacred objects. The compositions are inspired by prints, a common practice among embroiderers of the period, and feature key moments from the New Testament, including scenes from the life of Christ and the Virgin Mary. Medium The images are created using the technique known as broderie à fils collés, where thin polychrome silk threads and metal threads are meticulously applied side by side onto a virgin beeswax-coated cardboard base. The faces and limbs of the figures are crafted from cut satin shapes, further painted with tempera or watercolor to achieve lifelike detail. The panels contain many figures embroidered and painted with remarkable skill. Dimensions – 8 panels: 26 x 20 cm each – Centre panel: 24 x 18 cm Provenance Acquired from Sotheby’s, London, in the 1960s by the owner’s father; reframed in Paris by Christian de Beaumont...

Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this super rare and highly collectable suite of twelve original Copper plate engravings dating to 1643 by Ioachimus Sandrart after the original by Joachim Von Sandrart the Elder depicting the months of the year These are a suite that will never come up for sale again, dating to 1643 they are 381 years old, the copper engraving print outlines clearly visible, each piece signed to the bottom left Ioachimus Sandart Pinxit and to the bottom right what looks like I Suijderhoef jculjit These are a highly coveted and important suite of mid 17th century prints, they wouldn’t look out of place in the finest library or museums The condition is perfect, they are mounted with full margins, on museum board with golf leaf slips and hand made 22ct gold leaf side edges Dimensions each Height:- 53.5cm Width:- 43.5cm Depth:- 2cm Please note all measurements are taken at the widest point, if you would like any additional or specific measurements please ask Joachim von Sandrart (12 May 1606 – 14 October 1688) was a German Baroque art-historian and painter, active in Amsterdam during the Dutch Golden Age. He is most significant for his collection of biographies of Dutch and German artists the Teutsche Academie,[1] published between 1675 and 1680. Sandrart was born in Frankfurt am Main, but the family originated from Mons.[2][3] According to his dictionary of art called the Teutsche Academie, he learned to read and write from the son of Theodor de Bry, Johann Theodoor de Brie and his associate Matthäus Merian, but at age 15 was so eager to learn more of the art of engraving, that he walked from Frankfurt to Prague to become a pupil of Aegidius Sadeler of the Sadeler family. Sadeler in turn urged him to paint, whereupon he travelled to Utrecht in 1625 to become a pupil of Gerrit van Honthorst, and through him he met Rubens when he brought a visit to Honthorst in 1627, to recruit him for collaboration on part of his Marie de' Medici cycle. Honthorst took Sandrart along with him when he travelled to London. There he worked with Honthorst and spent time making copies of Holbein portraits for the portrait gallery of Henry Howard, 22nd Earl of Arundel. Making all of those copies only served to arouse more curiosity in the young adventurer, and in 1627 Sandrart booked a passage on a ship from London to Venice, where he was welcomed by Jan Lis (whose Bentvueghels bent name was "Pan"), and Nicolas Régnier.[4] He then set out for Bologna, where he was met by his uncle on his mother's side Michael le Blond, a celebrated engraver. With him, he crossed the mountains to Florence, and from there on to Rome, where they met Pieter van Laer (whose bent name was "Bamboccio"). After a few years he undertook a tour of Italy, traveling to Naples, where he drew studies of Mount Vesuvius, believed to be the entrance to the Elysian fields described by Virgil. From there he traveled to Malta and beyond, searching for literary sights to see and paint, and wherever he went he paid his way by selling portraits. Only when he was done traveling did he finally return to Frankfurt, where he married Johanna de Milkau in 1637. Afraid of political unrest and plague, he moved to Amsterdam with his wife in 1637. In Amsterdam he worked as a painter of genre works, and portraits. He won a very good following as a painter, winning a lucrative commission for a large commemorative piece for the state visit by Maria of Medici in 1638, which hangs in the Rijksmuseum. This piece was commissioned by the Bicker Company of the Amsterdam schutterij, and shows the members posing around a bust of Maria of Medici, with a poem by Joost van den Vondel hanging below it. The state visit was a big deal for Amsterdam, as it meant the first formal recognition of the Dutch Republic of the seven provinces by France. However, Maria herself was fleeing Richelieu at the time and never returned to France. This piece cemented his reputation as a leading painter, and in 1645 Sandrart decided to cash in and go home when he received an inheritance in Stockau, outside Ingolstadt, he sold his things and moved there. He received 3000 guilders for 2 books of his Italian drawings, that according to Houbraken were resold in his lifetime for 4555 guilders. Though he rebuilt the old homestead...

A stunning late 20th Century collection of antique pressed flowers and herbs, each preserved and labeled with handwritten botanical names. Thes...

A large equestrian embossed copper plaque. Rectangular plaque with the heads of three rearing horses, surrounded by meadow detail. Dimensions: H 55cm...

A beautiful collection of five shells engraved from the Holy Land depicts a religion scenes, three of them depicts the last supper in Jerusalem, the other two depicts scenes from the...

A large elegant pair of decorative wooden wall panels, black lacquered with gold gilt on gesso backing. Both matching with gilt Empire Urns, the gesso surf...

Golf watercolour painting by Charles Ambrose Of British Politician Arthur Balfour. Original watercolor en grisaille on board of Arthur Balfour in golfing attire, by Charles Ambrose....

A fine quality late 19th century hand painted KMP Berlin porcelain plaque depicting the 'Kiss of the Wave', mounted in a carved gilt wood frame. Batch 82 57885. ACHZN

Great image of parrots. Unframed. It gives you the option of perhaps making a set up using your own choice of frames. Lithograph after cpt. Brown with original hand color. Publish...

Cosmography & Astrology Large oval engraved plate with inscriptions outlining the various parts of cosmography and astronomy; below, two emblematic figures with scientific instruments either side. Lettered with title, dedication, and various inscriptions. To his Excellency Roger Palmer, Earle of Castelmain and Baron of Limerick in Ireland, Embassador Extraordinary from his majesty King James II to his Holyness Pope Innocent 11th anno dom 1686. This plate is humbly DD by Richard Blome. On paper and retaining its original coloring. Sheet width 26 ½ cm., 10 ½ in., height 41 ½ cm., 16 ½ in., In a part-gilded Sansovino frame...

This excellent bone triptych is a highly rare and unusual piece which features wonderfully-detailed engravings of the Madonna. The triptych is shaped like an arch, and backed onto a ...

An interesting and intricately handpainted late 19th century stained glass panel depicting Glasgow’s 17th century Old University College in High Street. The University of Glasgow lat...

A fabulous set of ten abstract cast aluminium square plaques. Forms & Surfaces - United States - Circa 1970. By repute, these were a feature of the foyer of a building in East Angli...

A pair of antique 18th century carved and gilded wooden architectural carvings. These Georgian period panels showcase intricate carved features of scrolls and swags with beautiful g...

Beautiful tile mural with the "SHIP" motif finely painted. Quantity: 24 tiles Tile mural size: 23.6"H X 35.4"W (60cm X 90cm) Tile size: 5.9"H X 5.9"W (15cm X 15cm) Origin: Portug...

Blossom: A piece of 3D sculptural wall art designed and made from two layers of cream leather, woven together by Louise Heighes. Measurements are 21 x 21 inches or 54 x 54 cm. Th...

A fine quality clock and barometer set by Carcany and Robin, after models on exhibition in the Louvre Museum, Paris. In the Louis XVI manner, of banjo form, the cases being in cr...

Superb Antique map of Madeira Published Edward Stanford, Charing Cross, London 1894 Original colour Good condition Unframed. Free shipping

A stunning late 20th Century collection of antique pressed flowers and herbs, each preserved and labeled with handwritten botanical names. Thes...

We adore Wieslaw Walkuski's wonderfully baroque design that features on this original first-year-of-release Polish film poster for Gabriel Axel's Babette's Feast, the first Danish mo...

Pair of angling watercolors By Major Hopkins. A wonderful pair of original fishing watercolours, a self portrait of one of the most important golf artists of the Victorian era. Signed and dated 1886. Major Hopkins is well know for his golf watercolours but he was a keen fisherman who included angling among his contributions to 'The Field' magazine and wrote and illustrated "Fishing Experiences of Half a Century". These images were published by McQueen in 1886, The angling pictures have been completed on a light blue paper and painted in monochrome. Got Him! shows two fishermen, one kneeling on the ground looking over the catch whilst the other is having a drink from a beaker, with a wicker creel...

Great image of a bee-eater Unframed. It gives you the option of perhaps making a set up using your own choice of frames. Lithograph after Cpt. brown with original hand color. Publ...

Wonderful original French vintage Quina Excelsior alcohol poster from the 1950s. Superb colours and stunning imagery. This original vintage movie poste...

An early 19th century English carved limewood neoclassical frieze panel, circa 1800. This decorative wooden panel is over a metre long and features five putti or cherubs carved in th...

Dutch Golf Engraving By Jacques-Philippe Lebas, Vuë De Santvliet Village De Hollande. Rare 18th century Dutch golf engraving by Jacques-Philippe Lebas depicting Dutchman playing the early form of golf on the ice. The Kolf engraving is entitled 'Vuë De Santvliet Village De Hollande' (View Of Santvliet Village From Holland). The scene shows a group of four Dutch gentlemen in the foreground playing kolf, the forerunner of golf. There are people skating on the ice and a gentleman can be seen kneeling whilst fitting on his ice skates. Paintings of life on the frozen waterways of Holland were very popular and many artists, usually known for painting rivers or landscapes, produced them. Extra print details:- in the bottom left 'Van Drever pinx', on the right 'Jac. Ph. LeBas sculp'. In the center a coat of arms with the words "Virtus Ariete Fortior". Dédié à Monsieur Norregs Bertie, Par son très humble et très obeisant Serviteur Jac. Ph. Le Bas. Beau pays, ou fleurit une utile industrie, On croiroit que chez toi L'eau se transforme en glace, Et dont les habitants peuvent toute leur vie Pour offrir un plus ample et plus commode espace Suivre a vec liberte leurs innocents desires, A tous les Voyageurs, à tes divers plaisirs, Par M. Moraine. A Paris chez Le bas Graveur du Cabinet du Roy rue de la Harpe...

This recent artwork from the w o o d p o p studio is an example of the type of modern marquetry that w o o d p o p is becoming synonymous with. Since its inception 10 years ago - the studio has specialised in marquetry and inlay work; meticulous art-forms where pieces of wood veneer are inlaid to create decorative designs or pictures. Emma Wood, who founded the studio 10...

An Art Deco marquetry panel of a jaguar, of rectangular form depicting a snarling jaguar emerging from a wood, worked in exotic woods including waln...

This fantastic porcelain plaque features some exceptionally splendid gilded decoration, but it is the central Biblical scene which makes it a truly special piece. Depicting the story...

Holy Guacamole! The fantastic and very rare original 1960s Argentinian film poster for Batman. Superb colours and design. A poster with plenty of Kapow! This vintage movie poster fr...

Stylish original Arts & Crafts Movement embroidery in ebonised oak frame circa 1900.

A stunning late 20th Century collection of antique pressed flowers and herbs, each preserved and labeled with handwritten botanical names. Thes...

Beautiful first-year-of-release Italian 2 Foglio film poster for Jean-Luc Godard's seminal New Wave crime drama A bout de Souffle (Breathless). Arguably one of the best films ever ma...

An antique carved pine cherub wall hanging. This Italian sculpture would make an intriguing yet striking wall display in any period property. Crafted in pine, this renaissance styl...

One of our favourite new additions, the very rare and striking UK Quad for Roger Corman's classic 1950s sci-fi Not of This Earth. Wonderful colours. This original vintage movie pos...

Great image of a brown bear Copperplate photogravure engraving by Walter L. Colls. Good quality wove paper Published C.1900 In an antique oak frame

Wonderful first-year-of-release country-0f-origin French film poster for Jean-Luc Godard New Wave classic Le Mepris (aka Contempt) starring Brigitte Bardot, Jack Palance and Michel P...

Expressive mixed media drawing on paper, featuring three abstracted faces rendered in a linear, Cubist-inspired style. The artist uses a combination of graphite and warm-toned accent...

Sensational image by Gustave Doré Woodcut engraving Published C.1880 Unframed. Free shipping

Beautiful tile mural with the "COUNTRYSIDE" motif finely painted. Quantity: 24 tiles Tile mural size: 47.2"W X 17.7"H (120cm X 45cm) Tile size: 5.9"W X 5.9"H (15cm X 15cm) Origi...

Highly decorative mid-century pottery wall plaque or plate by le Cyclope art pottery, in the style of Jean Lurcat. The Cyclopes pottery is best know...

Superb Antique map of The Windward Islands Published Edward Stanford, Charing Cross, London 1894 Original colour Good condition Unframed. Free shipping

Wonderful image of The Temple of Baalbek. Fine steel engraving after J.W Callcott Published by Murray, Dated 1834 Unframed.

Antique parcel gilt and painted porcelain charger plate by Royal Vienna Austrian, late 19th Century Frame: Diameter 53.5, depth 3.5 Plaque: Diameter 49cm, depth 2.5cm This beautiful charger plate was crafted by the famous Royal Vienna Porcelain Manufactory. Royal Vienna was founded in 1718, making it one of the first factories to produce porcelain goods in Europe. Antique Royal Vienna items are today held in important art collections, including the Uffizi in Florence, the Metropolitan Museum of Art and the Frick Collection in New York. This charger is marked with the blue beehive-shaped shield of the Royal Vienna factory. The charger features a central painting, depicting the abdication of Mary, Queen of Scots. Mary was forced to renounce the Scottish throne...

We are delighted to offer for sale this stunning original 17th - 18th century silk embroidered and stitched tapestry A very good looking and decorative piece, I'm sure there is s...

A stunning late 20th Century collection of antique pressed flowers and herbs, each preserved and labeled with handwritten botanical names. Thes...

1950’s Very Large Original Sign Letter P – One Meter High. 1950’s Very Large Original Sign Letter P – One Meter High. Made from galvanised sheet metal with the original faded paint. ...

Original 1962 Air France travel poster designed by Nathan. This original vintage poster has been professionally linen-backed is sized 24 3/8 x 39 inches (plus a little more with t...

A set of two Grand Tour marble oval medallions depicting roman emperors, salvaged from an ex private British collection. Dating to the 18th century, the detailed elements, such as t...

Cie Gle Transatlantique 1950s French Line Travel poster, designed by Paul Colin. A lovely design with wonderful bright colours! Founded by the Péreire Brother...

Wonderful set of 9 antique prints of waterbirds Lithographs after the original drawings by Alexander Francis Lydon Original colour Published by John C. Nimmo, Circa 1880. Unframe...

We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely original circa 1930's Belgium oil on canvas of young boy smoking which is part of a suite Please note the delivery fee listed is jus...