Antique 19th Century Chelsea-Style Pottery Figures Delightful pair of 19th-century English pottery figures in Chelsea style, portraying a tricorn-hatted gentleman (minor finger chip) and bonneted lady in vibrant Rococo attire on rocaille bases. Exemplifying period elegance with fine modelling, gilding, and vibrant enamels; excellent overall condition. Height: 18 cm, Width: 12 cm. Essential for collectors of Chelsea Derby or 18th/19th-century…
A French Faience Double Inkwell, Rouen Region, 19th / Early 20th Century Provenance-style brief descriptionA charming French Continental faience double inkwell, probably from the Rouen region, decorated with polychrome floral sprays and insects in blue, yellow, green, and iron-red enamels. The central hinged cover is flanked by two inkwells surmounted by flame-shaped finials, all raised on small feet.
V&A Marie Antoinette “Flowers of Versailles” Porcelain & Ormolu Mantel Clock A Victoria & Albert Museum licensed “Marie Antoinette, Flowers of Versailles” mantel clock, produced by Franklin Mint, inspired by the opulent decorative arts of the Louis XVI period. The finely modelled porcelain case is of elegant urn form, richly adorned with delicate polychrome floral sprays and ribbon motifs, echoing…
Antique 19th Century French Gilt and Patinated Bronze Mantel Clock A striking 19th-century French mantel clock combining richly gilded bronze with contrasting patinated metal and porcelain mounts, exemplifying the elegance and craftsmanship of fine French clockmaking.
Antique Mantle Clock German Porcelain A beautiful and rare antique German porcelain mantel clock dating to the late 19th / early 20th century, richly decorated with cherub figures, scrolling feet, and floral hand-painted details.
Marie Antoinette Style Gilt Bronze and Sevres Style Mantel Clock, After a V&A Museum Model An elegant and highly decorative Marie Antoinette-style mantel clock, inspired by an original design held in the Victoria and Albert Museum, exemplifies the refined taste and opulence of late 18th-century French decorative arts.
19th Century French Bisque Porcelain Group “Chut Papa Dort” – Napoleon Sleeping A charming 19th-century French bisque porcelain figural group depicting Napoleon Bonaparte asleep in an armchair, titled “Chut Papa Dort” (Hush, Papa is Sleeping). This finely modelled composition captures an intimate and humanising moment, presenting the Emperor in a domestic and tender scene rather than in formal military grandeur.…
Oil Painting, Madonna, Berlin Style, 19th Century, on Porcelain A superb and finely executed 19th-century porcelain plaque depicting the Madonna, painted in the highly regarded Berlin style, celebrated for its refined detail and devotional elegance. The Madonna is shown within an oval format, her serene expression and gentle pose conveying grace, humility, and spiritual depth. The porcelain plaque is housed…
Mrs Sarah Siddons after Thomas Gainsborough, Miniature Portrait Plaque in Ornate Gilt Frame, 19th Century A finely executed miniature portrait depicting the celebrated actress Mrs Sarah Siddons, after the famous 1785 portrait by Thomas Gainsborough. The sitter is portrayed in elegant profile, wearing a fashionable feathered hat and blue drapery, rendered in the refined neoclassical manner associated with late Georgian…
Parian Ware Figure of a Classically Draped Lady This elegant Parian ware sculpture depicts a finely modelled classical female figure in flowing drapery, rendered with exceptional refinement and balance. The soft, marble-like surface and delicate modelling exemplify the high-quality craftsmanship associated with Victorian Parian production, prized for its ability to emulate carved marble at a fraction of the cost.
Wee Willie Winkie late 19thearly 20thC The beautiful Porcelain figure of Wee Willie Winkie was made by the Danish Pottery B & G which decades later was amalgamated into The Royal Dutch Copenhagen Potteries.
