Victorian Decorative Art

A beautifully painted portrait of a handsome young man from the Danish modern school dating from the late 19th century, in a carved gold frame from the same period. The painting is ...

19th century small Majolica platter signed Wedgwood.

From an important thirty year old New England collection of American Folk Art Pyrography Robert Ball Hughes (British-American, 1804-1868) This original period framed 1866 pyrography on wood panel was created after the painting by Sir John Gilbert (English, 1817-1897) with detailed description and dedication written on the back of the panel using the same technique. A photographed rubbing of the reverse dedication will be included and is part of this description (photo). Frame: 20 inches high and 28.5 inches wide; Site: 13.25 inches high and 22 inches wide This painting depicts the episode from Shakespeare’s Henry VI Part II Act III Scene V in which Sir John Falstaff inspects the recruits mustered by Justice Robert Shallow and his cousin Silence. Falstaff sits in a chair surrounded by his cronies whilst Bardolph leads Bullcalf forward. Hayman’s treatments of Falstaff reviewing recruits are perhaps among the most successful depictions of a theatrical scene in British painting. The tableau vibrates with the energy that he brought to his Vauxhall supper box scenes of games and dancing, and is filled with the humour and observation of his portraiture. Every figure is in motion and proclaims its own individuality. About Robert Ball Hughes (British-American, 1804-1868) Known as Ball Hughes and also using that as a signature, this man was a sculptor and wax-portrait artist. He was born in London, England, and died in Dorchester, Massachusetts. He studied and exhibited at the Royal Academy in London as well as at the Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts and the National Academy of Design in New York City. He emigrated to New York in 1829, having earned much prestige in England. In New York, he received many commissions for portrait busts in bronze and wax. Among his subjects were John Trumbull, Alexander Hamilton, and Washington Irving. From 1838 to 1840, he worked in Philadelphia and from 1840, worked in Boston. In his final years, he began to produce pyrographic wood pictures (pyro engravings or "poker pictures"), including The Witches of MacBeth (c. 1840), Babylonian Lions (1856), Don Quixote in His Study (1863), The Trumpeter (1864), General Grant...

Fantastic quality antique Victorian carved oak banjo clock barometer having a quality carved oak case in the form of an anchor surrounding the two porcelain dials, signed Beha Licker...

This is an antique zodiac seal display. A Chinese, soapstone seal set in oak frame, dating to the Victorian period and later, circa 1900. Delightfully ...

Two English antique ‘Milton’ shields in the style of Elkington English, Late 19th Century Height 82cm, width 62cm, depth 4cm These striking decorative shields are inspired by the ...

A lovely 19th century English school watercolor on paper of "a garden pergola" rendered in beautiful colors of brick, green, tan and grey. Presented in a gilded gesso and wood frame.

English Georgian (18th Century) wall barometer with a long vertical mahogany case having an inlaid border with a hinged door and a broken pediment top.

Fantastic quality antique Victorian Black Forest aneroid barometer having a fantastic quality antique Victorian Black Forest barometer with a quality carved walnut case with leaves, ...

Stunning 18th century colored botanical study print after Joseph Pitton de Tournefort (French 1656-1708) of Fucus algae seaweed sourced from "Elements de Botanique", printed in 1797....

This beautiful, original hand-colored orchid lithograph entitled "Trichosma Suavis" Orchids by John Nugent Fitch is plate 114 in Robert Warner's publication 'The Orchid Album, Compri...

Attributed to Charles Edward Hallé (British, 1846-1914) "Mother and Child" A Fine oil on canvas. The Victorian era artwork depicting a young mother holding her joyful infant child, within a carved gildwood and gesso frame. (Relined). Signed (l/r): C.E. Hallé, circa 1870. Charles Edward Hallé (British, 1846-1914) Born in Paris, the son of Sir Charles Hallé...

English Victorian walnut carved wall barometer and thermometer centered between fluted columns with double broken pediment design and an urn finial top.

A pair of diminutive mahogany and satinwood inlaid framed panels. The wood panels with inlays of kings wood, tulip wood and satin wood with floral and in...

The Rörstrand Faience Horse Plaque Swedish, Circa 1840 This charming and unusual plaque is a fine example of mid-19th-century Scandinavian faience, an earthenware typically associat...

An English 19th century portrait of a gentleman, oil on canvas, original frame and stretcher, crackle paint typical of older pain...

19th century cast iron shoemaker’s trade sign A highly decorative example of a late 19th century cast iron French shoemakers shop trade sign. Hand crafted from a hand cut iron metal...

Pair of Victorian Royal Portrait Frosted Crystal and Mirror Plaques England, circa 1860 A decorative pair of Victorian oval wall plaques depicting profile portraits of Queen Victo...

An antique visual aid of a longitudinal bone cut of the elbow. Genuine bone mounted on cardboard with hand-painted structure of muscles, bursae and tendons. With German explanation. ...

A VERY FINE INLAID ROSEWOOD DODECAHEDRON CANE Circa late 19th century 35 1/2" H An unusual walking stick featuring a knob handle in the form of a dodecahedron, with twelve geometri...

Late 19th century metal clock face from England. the design and numbers are hand painted. At the top, there is a figure of a King playing a harp with a magnificent robe, following ...

19th century oak hand carved framed armorial from England. The central design is of a shield with two wheat shafts, flanked by decorative scrolls, and topped with a regal standing li...

KPM or Königliche Porzellan-Manufaktur, (Royal Porcelain Factory) was one of the most influential porcelain factories to emerge in 18th-century Germany. This handsome moustached gent...

Stunning quality antique Victorian Black Forest aneroid barometer having a fantastic quality antique Victorian Black Forest barometer with a quality carved walnut case with leaves su...

Wonderful charcoal portrait of a girl. By a very good victorian artist, William Wardlaw Laing* Sitter unknown. Signed lower left Presented in an antique bleached tropical hardw...

Very rare late 19th Century, "The Original Holden's Mannikins", original vintage theatrical Vaudeville play linen backed one-sheet movie poster (one sheet; measures 28" x 42", actual poster size 27" x 41". Early Vaudeville Marionette, Automata and Mannequin poster with vibrant colors, another one can't be found. The playbill poster features vibrant illustrations of Clowns, Skeletons, Royalty, Cowboys, Mimes, Nurses, Fairies... This poster has an address for a theatre in St. Martin Paris, France. From the book; The Holdens: Monarchs of the Marionette Theatre by John McCormick The Holden family were the most celebrated English marionette performers of the nineteenth century. The trajectory of the Holdens provides a vivid example of developments in entertainment across the century. Having begun on the fairgrounds, they moved on to large halls, theatres and music halls. At the height of their popularity, when they had two main companies in operation, the Holdens were even better known abroad than at home. Their name was almost synonymous with puppetry, and they were credited with every innovation in marionette theatre. Then, with the advent of cinema, their business suffered a rapid decline. Based on extensive archival research and lavishly illustrated with photographs, sketches, diagrams, playbills and posters, The Holdens: Monarchs of the Marionette Theatre explains why the Holden shows had such impact and were so frequently imitated. Below are two newspaper reviews from 1903 and 1907. Holdin’s Mannkins Location: New York City Theater: New York Date: 1903 Type: Marionette, Automata and Manikin This is another of Mr. Keith’s acts and it is safe to say that we have never seen marionettes in this country before. The general fitting up of the act is great—had a fine stage with a full set of scenery, and everything is first class order—strongly, and it is hardly possible to conceive how people can produce the effects that they do by the manipulation of strings. Every move made by these little figures is absolutely natural and life-like, and the audience were quick to appreciate this fact and were most hearty in their applause. The act is closed with a transformation feature which was very pretty and attractive. It is an exceptionally strong turn throughout. 24 minutes, full stage. Source: University of Iowa, Keith-Albee Vaudeville Collection, Manager Reports, 2 September 1902-3 September 1903. Holden’s Manikins Location: Philadelphia Theater: Keith's Date: 1907 Type: Marionette, Automata and Manikin 22 min, F.S., 2 shows. On at 8:04. This is a children’s feature. I doubt whether it would be so well received at any other than about Christmas time, but it quite won the house. The manikins performs various simple stunts, such as dancing, Punch and Judy comedy, etc. The finish of the act was a spectacular feature without moving figures, which did not run as smoothly as it should have done. However, the act will certainly please the little folks and it cannot be conceived how the wooden manikins can be manipulated so life-like. Holden got a good hand on his appearance after the act...

Vintage carved wood architectural wall-mount ornament with an irregular spiral shape and a flat wooden base.

Rare early 20th century opticians English enamel trade sign A rare example of an early 20th century opticians English enamel trade sign. With highly decorative graphics, stating ...

BOS Whiskey 19th Century Lithograph Advertising Poster A mid-19th Century sectioned lithographic BOS Whiskey advertising poster. Bos Whiskey wa...

Pair of English Victorian silk embroidered Stevengraph hunting scenes in ebonized and gilt frames (Stevens)

Quality antique Victorian carved walnut banjo clock barometer having a quality carved walnut barometer with a quality carved walnut case having carved rope twists around the porcelai...

American Victorian multi colored beaded glass bell pull with gold beaded border and maroon tassel pull

Striking stained glass panel hand crafted in an hourglass form in alluring vivid colors and highlighted with jewels in a festive floral motif.

Lovely Pair of Dresden Style Wall Plaques in Gilt Metal Frames These Plaques are Porcelain and been Finely Painted Lovely Original Patina to the Frames

Antique collage comprised of a myriad of portraits including some full length male and female figures, grotesque faces, fashion portraits and caricatures. The black and white art are...

An amazing example of an applique felt work picture of strawberries in a shadowbox frame. Dating from the 19th century either American or English. One of the finer examples that I ...

19th Century Blue Majolica Grapes on a treillis background Plate Choisy Le Roi.

Large French Faience Elephant Platter signed J. Esslinger dated 1897. Measure: 16 inches diameter.

Please message us with your zip code to request a more reasonable domestic U.S. shipping quote. Antique Victorian Large Italian Oval White Carrara Marble Relief Carved Dove Bird Wal...

A collection of 12 mid-19th century hand colured engravings of botanical specimens from the American Practice of Medicine, 1850 Each has been professionally mounted and framed in a ...

Stunning Irish oil on canvas framed painting painted during the last quarter of the 20th century, by Ted Jones (Irish 1952-2017). This wonderful depicts a ...

Henry John Yeend King R.B.A, R.I., R.O.I. (British, 1855-1924) "An English Victorian Lady Standing by a Sundial in the Park" Oil on panel. Signed lower right: Yeend King. "YK" Stick...

Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this lovely original antique French oil panting of flowers which has been painted using a palette knife, sig...

Marie Philips-Weber (German, 1845-1942) oil on canvas "Reading a Book" depicting a young maiden reading a book, within an ornate gilt and gesso frame. Signed: M. Weber Philips (l/r),...

A striking pair of antique Copeland tiles depicting classical scenes, displayed in beautiful gilt frames. Expertly hand painted, these ceramic 8 inch tiles showcase a male musician ...

PAIR of English Victorian Country-style (19/20th Century) silver plate wall plaques of horse heads in oak frames. (PRICED AS PAIR)

Victorian copper jelly mold, made by W M Still & Co in London, dated 1903 and marked with the British Broad Arrow no. 53. This symbol indicates that ...

English Victorian Country style (19/20th Century) oak framed embroidery of English setter dog.  

Richard Beavis (British, 1824-1896) Near Arles on the Rhone Initialed and titled lower left. Ink and watercolor on paper/board. With an old attribution to Bonnington. Sight size: 6 x 13 in. The dimension given otherwise includes the frame. Framed in a charming late 19th century frame. Best known for his rural landscapes, the British painter Richard Beavis populated his scenes with picturesque grazing cattle and people hard at work as well illustrated in our watercolor. Provenance: The estate of Sir Edwin A.G. Manton (1909-2005) a driving force in the creation of the American International Group (AIG), a collector of paintings by John Constable...

A fine late 19th-century antique English Victorian copper pudding mold with a rich patina, the body stamped with the oval retailer's mark: "W.S. Adams & Son, 57 Haymarket, Ironmonger...

Victorian copper cake mold, made by W M Still & Co in London, dated 1903 and marked with the British Broad Arrow no. 53. This symbol indicates that the item is government property. T...

A high-quality sculptural and unusual cast iron decorative wall panel, brilliantly crafted with a bold and design synonymous with Victorian style. Previously used as a balustrade, t...

This remarkable large scale reverse painting on glass silhouette picture depicts nine rural mainly equestrian views set within a complicated and highl...

This exquisite vintage Majolica platter is a masterwork of botanical naturalism and artisanal glazed pottery, bringing the vibrant soul of Italian craftsmanship to the home. The piec...

An antique A.W.N. Pugin glazed encaustic tile by Minton & Co depicting the coat of arms of the Talbot family, Earls of Shrewsbury. This 6 inch square tile is adorned with a ramp...

Superb copper wall pannel representing the coat of arms of a 19th century English noble family. It rests on a mahogany frame. Very nice work. Object of ...

Circa 1880s by Alfred De Breanski Sr., (1852 - 1928), England. This lovely oil on canvas, using the impedimenti technique of layering and glazing...

Late 19th Century Dunmore Pottery Victorian Green Glazed Ceramic Wall Plaque. This plaque was produced by Dunmore Pottery located on the estate of the Earl of Dunmore in Stilingshire, Scotland and depicts woman and cherub...

Artist: Bernard de Hoog (1826-1943), Dutch Titled: Mother feeding her child in a kitchen interior Signed: Lower right Medium: Oil on canvas. In original gilt frame. Dimen...

A rare group of twelve 19th century ceramic Minton & Co. tiles in later frames, depicting the artistic retelling of nursery rhymes by English illustrator, Walter Crane (1845-1915). T...