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antique art: dioramas
Dioramas originated in 1823 as a type of picture-viewing device in France. The word literally means "through that which is seen". The diorama was invented by Daguerre and Charles Marie Bouton and first exhibited in London September 29, 1823.
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A Rare Moorish Alhambra Influence Relief Architectural Diorama Of The front Of A Building.
koos limburg jnr, glen prosen, united kingdom
A Rare Moorish Alhambra Influence Relief Architectural Diorama Of The front Of A Building. Made of different materials including mother of pearl ebony bone and other materials. The frame also finely inlaid with mother of...
£3,500.00
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Victorian Diorama of Sailing Ship
georgian antiques, edinburgh, united kingdom
Circa 1880 A late Victorian diorama depicting a three-mast sailing ship in full rig, ship is named’ Maria Emily’ with a stylish painted background and sea with waves beneath, contained in a glazed gilt frame,...
£600.00
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