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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A PAIR OF GROTTO WALL BRACKETS
ebury trading, kent, united kingdom
A pair of English 'Grotto' wall brackets in sand coated wood, encrusted with various seashells. c.1970's
£650.00
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19th Century British military presentation badge
martlesham antiques, martlesham, united kingdom
19th Century British military presentation gilt metal badge encased in a decorative walnut frame, the badge featuring the motto "Honi Soit Qui Mal Y Pense" and the number "5" this motto translates from Norman French...
£120.00
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AN XVIII CENTURY CORDOBAN HAND PAINTED & GILT EMBOSSED LEATHER SCREEN
ebury trading, kent, united kingdom
A fine XVIII Century Spanish Cordoban four-fold leather screen. Entirely hand painted with foliage, birds and fruits and gilt embossed. In remarkable condition for it's age, it was remounted on to a new frame c.1900....
£4,800.00
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Sensational 19th Century Venetian Walnut Carved Monkey Dumbwaiter
j. and r. norman antiques, hemingstone, united kingdom
Exceptionally rare 19th century Italian carved walnut dumb waiter in the form of a monkey, seated on a rock base. The photographs say it all! Please don't miss the video. They very rarely turn up...
£4,750.00
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A PAIR OF LARGE VENETIAN BRONZE TORCHERE PEDESTALS
ebury trading, kent, united kingdom
A rare and beautifully cast pair of Venetian solid bronze torchere pedestals, in the Classical manner, with acanthus, anthemion and masks, with good patina. c.1880 Measures: 110cm high x 52cm diameter x 18cm diameter (tops)
£14,000.00
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A LARGE CLASSICAL HEAD & TORSO OF A YOUNG MAN IN PORCELAIN
ebury trading, kent, united kingdom
A large bisque porcelain head and torso of a young man after the antique, by Giulia Mangani, On an acrylic and brass base. c.1960's
£1,600.00
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A SMALL GRAND TOUR STYLE SOUVENIR OF DAVID ON A MARBLE PLINTH
ebury trading, kent, united kingdom
A Small Italian Grand Tour style souvenir of David on a marble plinth. c.1960's
£120.00
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A PAIR OF CARVED GRIFFINS ON PLINTHS
ebury trading, kent, united kingdom
A pair of English carved fruitwood griffins, on plinths. c.1930's
£300.00
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A PAIR OF VENETIAN WALL BRACKETS
ebury trading, kent, united kingdom
A pair of Venetian wall brackets in hand blown glass, with floral designs. Some losses. c.1800
£650.00
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A LARGE INDIAN BRASS BRAZIER
ebury trading, kent, united kingdom
A large Indian brass brazier, on a repousse brass covered wooden stand studded in crown motifs, with solid brass removable coals tray. c.1900
£500.00
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A SMALL SHELL GROTTO
ebury trading, kent, united kingdom
A small English shell grotto modelled on a cottage, with doors and a glazed window with mirror interior. Nicely worked throughout with no losses. c.1930's
£500.00
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A LARGE FRAMED GHANAIAN FANTE FLAG
ebury trading, kent, united kingdom
A large Ghanaian hand stitched Fante Asafo flag, in a dark walnut frame. Depicting the Union Jack, a central lion, surrounded by four clubs. c.1940
£950.00
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A LARGE PLASTER MAQUETTE OF A HORSES HEAD
ebury trading, kent, united kingdom
A large English plaster maquette of a horse's head, presumably for a bronze, with good movement to the horses mane. c.1950's
£600.00
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A PAIR OF ENGLISH LATE XIX CENTURY POLISHED STEEL FIRE DOGS
ebury trading, kent, united kingdom
A pair of English, late XIX Century fire dogs of unusual design in polished steel. c.1880-90
£450.00
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A PLASTER LIBRARY BUST OF THE EMPEROR AUGUSTUS
ebury trading, kent, united kingdom
An English painted plaster library bust of the Emperor Augustus. With a good patina resembling polished marble. c.1900
£950.00
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AN EARLY XIX CENTURY COUNTRY HOUSE GILTWOOD JARDINIERE
ebury trading, kent, united kingdom
A French Louis XV style country house giltwood jardiniere of oval form. The water gilded base, which has a good 'dry' patina, is intricately carved. There are some historic loses, and one foot has been...
£3,200.00
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A XIX CENTURY VENETIAN BLACKAMOOR TORCHERE
ebury trading, kent, united kingdom
A Venetian XIX Century polychrome painted and gilded female blackamoor torchere. The figure holding a conucopia with a Japanned scene. c.1890
£1,100.00
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A THREE FOLD CROCODILE SKIN ROOM DIVIDER
ebury trading, kent, united kingdom
A French three fold room divider in hand stitched black crocodile skin. The reverse of plain dark wood, and with brass hinges. c.1970's
£1,200.00
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A PAIR OF RAILS IN THE MANNER OF BRANDT
ebury trading, kent, united kingdom
A pair of French walnut and fer forge rails or gates in the manner of Edgar Brandt. These could be adapted accordinly. c.1910
£900.00
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A LARGE GEORGE III GILTWOOD FIRE SCREEN
ebury trading, kent, united kingdom
A large and finely carved George III giltwood fire screen. Containing a beautiful needlework tapestry, now under glass and the reverse of painted canvas. It is in 'Country House' condition with little or no restoration....
£2,200.00
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A CLASSICAL PLASTER LIBRARY BUST ON BRACKET
ebury trading, kent, united kingdom
An English Classical plaster library bust of a gentleman in Roman clothing, with a wall bracket depicting a Roman eagle. Sir Walter Scott after Chantrey. c.1860-80
£1,200.00
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A PAIR OF ANTIQUE HORSE SKULLS
ebury trading, kent, united kingdom
A pair of antique adult horse skulls. c.1900
£995.00
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A PAIR OF XIX CENTURY LEATHER MACHE BURMESE TIGERS
ebury trading, kent, united kingdom
A pair of charming Burmese leather mache Burmese tigers, with glass eyes and bone teeth. c.1880
£400.00
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A BRONZE RHINOCEROS
ebury trading, kent, united kingdom
An English bronze figure of a rhinoceros. c.1960
£200.00
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A ROUEN FAIENCE CORPUS
ebury trading, kent, united kingdom
A French faience Corpus manufactured in Rouen. The cross now missing and with historic damage to the wrists and ankles. c.1760's
£550.00
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