Antique Art Nouveau Lustre Vase by Maling c.1920
US$220.93 This is an elegant, antique Art Nouveau vase by Maling in the early Peony pattern of purple peonies with gold overpainting on orange lustre ground. There is a maker's mark on the bottom. It is a lovely vase which would brighten up most surroundings. Condition: In excellent condition, please see photos for confirmation of condition. Dimensions in cm: Height 14 x Width 12 x Depth 7 Dimensions in inches: Height 5 inches x Width 5 inches x Depth 3 inches Art Nouveau - style of art, architecture and applied art—especially the decorative arts—that was most popular during 1890–1910. English uses the French name Art nouveau ("new art"), but the style has many different names in other countries. Art Nouveau is also known as Jugendstil in Germany, as Modern (Модерн) in Russia, as Modernisme in Catalonia (Spain), as Secession in Austria-Hungary and as Stile Liberty in Italy. The style was most popular in Europe, but its influence was global. As a reaction to academic art of the 19th century, it was inspired by natural forms and structures, not only in flowers and plants, but also in curved lines. Architects tried to harmonize with the natural environment. It is considered a "total" art style, embracing architecture, graphic art, interior design, and most of the decorative arts including jewellery, furniture, textiles, household silver and other utensils and lighting, as well as the fine arts. According to the philosophy of the style, art should be a way of life. For many well-off Europeans, it was possible to live in an art nouveau-inspired house with art nouveau furniture, silverware, fabrics, ceramics including tableware, jewellery, cigarette cases, etc. Artists desired to combine the fine arts and applied arts, even for utilitarian objects. Maling Pottery - was founded at North Hylton near Sunderland in 1762, and...
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Vintage Dresden Porcelain & Bronze Centrepiece Bowl
US$468.63 This is an elagant porcelain and bronze centrepiece in the fabulous Dresden style from the last quarter of the 20th Century. The terracota colour porcelain is decorated with golden floral motifs Add a touch of class to your table with this fabulous display piece. Condition: Excellent - please see photos for confirmation of condition. Dimensions in cm: Height 22...
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Sevres Style Gilded Blue Porcelain Casket
US$294.57 This is a lovely porcelain jewellery casket in the Sevres Style. This beautiful piece is hand-painted in a celeste light blue and is further adorned with musical instrument motifs and gilded highlights. Relive the unparalleled grandeur of French style and instill the refined elegance of a bygone era to a special place in your home with this fabulous jewellery...
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Beatiful Pair Dresden Hand Painted Porcelain Vases
US$2,477.06 This is an exquisite pair of hand painted porcelain vases crafted in the Dresden style with equally beautiful lids. The vases feature amazingly intricate floral decoration and various hand painted floral and classical scenes typical of Dresden porcelain. They have been beautifully hand painted with striking applied gilded highlights. The attention to detail is truly fantastic. Condition: In excellent...
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A Pair of Canton Porcelain Vases
US$2,610.96 H 14 inches (35.56 cm) A fine pair of mid-19th century Chinese polychrome porcelain vases, decorated throughout with figurative scenes, flowers, foliage, birds and insects in the traditional fashion.
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A Rare Documentary Flagon from Rye, Sussex. Inscribed Moses Roots - Sept.1846
US$5,154.96 Pottery flagons such as this were filled with beer or cider to quench the thirst of farm labourers in the fields. Though this particular example seems so elaborate that it must have had some commemorative meaning. There is another similar example with flattened sides, though without the green jewelling to the handle or the cream coloured piping, which is...
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A Pair of Polychrome Faience Chargers
US$870.32 Diameter: 13.75inches A pair of late 18h century faience chargers, having polychrome decoration of flowers upon a white ground. With good old restorations in places, not effecting the surface decoration.
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