antique decorative items: decorative arts
A term used for the design and use of functional objects. The distinction between the decorative and fine arts essentially arose from the post-Renaissance art of the West, where the distinction is for the most part meaningful. This distinction is much less meaningful when considering the art of other cultures and periods, where the most valued works, or even all works, include those in decorative media. For example, Islamic art in many periods and places consists entirely of the decorative arts, often using geometric and plant forms, as does the art of many traditional cultures.
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1970s ceramic vases . Pair
ser logistics, eastbourne, united kingdom
Striking display vases in a hand-painted red / black and cream . Reminds me of a pair of giant maracas . One of them has some damage on the slimmer section but very hard to...
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signboard
private seller, malbork, poland
old german signboard Hartwig and Vogel chocolete company. It is before 1939 I found it on attic.
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León Torchero
rodrigo rivero lake, miguel hidalgo, mexico
The sculptures of cane of maize(corn) constitute a precious and original heritage of Mexico, in his) manufacture there is a clear example of the artistic and religious miscegenation that took place in the colonial epoch...
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Attractive and most impressive Bronze bust
limited editions, mobberley, united kingdom
This bronze bust is of French socialite Juliette Recamier, who was born in Lyon in 1777. She was renouned for her beauty and there are va number of paintings of her even the Louvre. This...
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White glazed figurine blanc de chine
soho antiques uk, wadhurst, united kingdom
Large white glazed figurine of Roman slave pouring wine ,very good condition slight firing faults 19th century free delivery uk 14" high
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Trafalger engraving Nelson
soho antiques uk, wadhurst, united kingdom
Antique Engraving of the battle of Trafalger in original 19th century Hogarth frame ,Engraving has a nice mottled aged look ,
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The Three Graces in Pure Bronze
cheltenham house antiques, cheltenham, united kingdom
Lovely piece in Hot Cast Bronze. Very fine quality and detail. Mounted on solid Marble base. Weighs 4.4. Kilos
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Leopard's Head Pure Bronze Statue - PJ Mene
cheltenham house antiques, cheltenham, united kingdom
Art Nouveau. Hot Cast Bronze mounted on solid Marble Weighs 1.8 Kilos
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Elegant Bronze Dancing Girl
cheltenham house antiques, cheltenham, united kingdom
Beautifully detailed, 1920's dancing girl. Hot Cast Bronze on Marble base. Weighs 8 Kilos
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Hot Cast Bronze of Art Deco Girl
cheltenham house antiques, cheltenham, united kingdom
Mounted on a solid Marble base. Signed Aldo Vitaleh Weighs 3.7 kilos
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Rodin's 'The Kiss' in Pure Hot Cast Bronze
cheltenham house antiques, cheltenham, united kingdom
Intricately detailed depiction of Rodin's Lovers. Hot cast Bronze on solid marble base. Weighs 1.5 Kilos
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Solid Bronze Figure of a Geisha Girl
cheltenham house antiques, cheltenham, united kingdom
Hot cast Bronze figure mounted on a solid Marble base. Beautiful detail. Signed 'Kamiko' Weighs 3 Kilos
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Solid Bronze of Viking Warrior on Horseback
cheltenham house antiques, cheltenham, united kingdom
Very detailed depiction of a Viking Warrior on horseback, signed 'Kamiko'. Mounted on solid Marble base Weighs 5.5 Kilos
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Michaelangelo's 'David' in Hot Cast Bronze
cheltenham house antiques, cheltenham, united kingdom
Wonderful depiction of Michaelangelo's 'David', mounted on a solid Marble base. Weighs 3.3 kilos
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Bronze Roman Chariot / Gladiator
cheltenham house antiques, cheltenham, united kingdom
Roman Gladiator and Chariot. Pure hot cast Bronze mounted on a marble base, signed Adrian Jones. Weighs 5 Kilos
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C BRABHAM OIL PAINTING. FISH.
roger grimes antiques, westport, county mayo., united kingdom
A WONDERFUL OIL BY THE LIVING ARTSIST C BRABHAM, DIPICTING HANGING FISH, SIGNED AND DATED 1984 ON FRONT & REVERSO. AN old label on the back from Thomas Agnew, Bond Street, Picadilly, London. A wonderful...
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Old photograph of Norfolk farm workers from the Holkam estate
roger grimes antiques, westport, county mayo., united kingdom
A charming picture of workers dressed up in there Sunday best, the men enjoying a glass of ale, The sailor is from the HMS MOMI a Japanese destroyer, The photographer is R Mohomet from Wells...
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Unique jar porcelain & bronze signed handpainted
ruzanna marjanjan, hilversum, netherlands
Very unique jar , handpainted from porcelain and bronze signed.
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Hardwood carved tray
willow, royal leamington spa, united kingdom
Unusual carved hardwood tray. Believed to date from the 1920's. Circular hardwood, the tray has been carved from a single piece, with two handles carved as the stems of flowers. In lovely condition with a...
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Victorian Tortoise Shell Lorgnettes
se trouver ltd, wellington, new zealand
This is a lovely item. It is a pair of Victorian tortoiseshell lorgnettes (opera glasses). Measuring 8cm in length, they are decorated with gold. A small button to the side releases the glasses which then...
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Vintage Glass Head
se trouver ltd, wellington, new zealand
This is a fabulous quirky piece. It is a blue glass head, circa 1960s/70s. From Germany, it measures 28cm in height. General wear to the glass in that there is loss of the blue glaze...
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Victorian Jardinere
uk antiques, ashton-under-lyne, united kingdom
Stunning, very large jardinere and in 100% perfect condition. This item is in superb colbalt blue! It is dated 1890 and is an original antique. This item has four carved lions heads around it! Similar to minton items.
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A Goldsheider Art Nouveau Figure
uk antiques, ashton-under-lyne, united kingdom
Superb, rare original antique item. Signed and dated 1900 Austria! This unique item is a very impressive, 40 inches high!
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