We found 26544 price guide item(s) matching your search
There are 26544 lots that match your search criteria. Subscribe now to get instant access to the full price guide service.
Click here to subscribe- List
- Grid
-
26544 item(s)/page
Pair of Art Nouveau square tiles, depicting stylised fish in relief, tails raised and crossed, pale green glaze, dimensions approximately 15cm x 15cm, stamped 1509 England to reverse together with a Victorian transfer printed monochrome tile titled Winter depicting a woman walking in the snow to centre; spheres and floral design to surrounding rectangular panels, registration lozenge to reverse, dimensions approximately 15.5cm x 15.5cm (3)
JOHN MOYR SMITH (1839-1912)AESTHETIC MOVEMENT GREEK REVIVAL OAK CHAIR, CIRCA 1880 the original embossed silk velvet upholstery with pressed line and serrated design, enclosed by a frame, with carved and incised serrated line decoration, above gothic arched apron and bracket legs terminating in hipped feet with castors46.5cm wide, 87.5cm high, 59.5cm deepProvenance: Supplied as part of a suite to the Earl of IveaghLiterature: Stapleton, Annamarie 'John Moyr Smith 1839-1912: A Victorian Designer', Richard Dennis 2006, pp.28-9, fig. 36 where this example is illustrated.Note: A prolific tile designer of the Victorian era, John Moyr Smith produced at least 18 pictorial tile series for the Minton companies as well as designs for Burmantofts and W.B. Simpson. He was also well known for his work as an illustrator, interior decorator and designer of furniture. This very rare chair was designed by Moyr Smith in the late 1860's. Tantalisingly, the front leg appears in an illustration for piano by Moyr Smith which was published in Building News of 1869. The design in the Greek Revival style shows the influences of Bruce Talbert and Christopher Dresser. Indeed, it is thought that Moyr Smith designed this chair whilst working in Dresser's studio and follows the form of furniture that Dresser illustrated in the Furniture Gazette (see lot 104). It is likely that this chair was made by either Cox & Son or Collinson & Lock. The chair bears label under seat rail MILLAR & BEATTY LTD/ HOME FURNISHERS/ GRAFTON STREET/ DUBLIN.
JOHN MOYR SMITH (1839-1912) FOR W.B. SIMPSON & SONSFIVE 'NURSERY RHYME' SERIES FRAMED TILES, CIRCA 1875 four bearing inscriptions MISTRESS MARY/ QUITE CONTRARY; GOOSEY GANDER; LYTTELE JACKE HORNER; HEY DIDDLE DIDDLE; and one without inscription, later framed (5)each tile 15.5cm squareLiterature: Stapleton, Annamarie 'John Moyr Smith 1839-1914: A Victorian Designer', Richard Dennis 2002, pp. 44-45, fig. 75 illus.Note: Moyr Smith was employed by W. B. Simpson & Sons in the 1870's, possibly under the auspices of Cox & Son or the Society of Decorative Arts. His first interior for the firm was at 86 Marlborough Street, Boston Massachusetts, built by Sturgis & Brigham in 1872 for Mr Charles H. Joy. It is not clear whether Sturgis & Brigham approached Moyr Smith directly or through Simpsons however he produced a great deal of designs for the house including a set of 12 Nursery Rhyme tiles for a mantelpiece, also produced for the British market.
ENGLISH SCHOOL, IN THE MANNER OF EDWARD WILLIAM GODWINAESTHETIC MOVEMENT STAINED LEADED AND PAINTED GLASS PANEL, CIRCA 1880 the central image of a maiden in classical robes writing an inscription SMOOTHLY GLIDE THOU STREAM OF LIFE/ FREE FROM ENVY FREE FROM STRIFE within a panelled border of fruiting and flowering foliage, later oak frame60cm x 65cmLiterature: Soros, Susan Weber (ed.) 'Aesthetic Movement Architect and Designer' Yale University Press, 1999, p. 308, fig. 11-18Note: The central panel bears similarities to tile designs attributed to Godwin for Minton & Co.
A Set Of Early 20th Century Bakelite/Cellulose Dominoes Of traditional rectangular form in cream, uniform wood grain effect bakelite with black painted dots and metal pin centre marker. Each domino approx, 2 inches. Slight staining and discolouration to each tile indicative of age. Housed in pale blue polka dot jacquard polysatin zip purse. Please see accompanying image
A Doll & Cie early 20th century tinplate and lithographed two piece cable car set, electrically operated example comprising of two cream/orange brickwork buildings with red tile detailed roofs, electric motor and take-off points, sold with pair of cable cars, central pulley wheel, and original string, loose example
Attributed to Minton, a set of four encaustic floor tiles depicting Pegasus, decorated in buff, unmarked (4), each tile 16 x 16cm (6.5 x 6.5in) Additional Note: These tiles were originally made for the Temple Church in London and feature the symbol of The Inner Temple (Pegasus) - examples are still in situ within the church which was bombed during WW2. This was Minton's first commercial floor and was laid in 1841/2.

-
26544 item(s)/page