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21. 11. 2017

Object of the Week – G.B. Newmarch, ‘Prize Wether’
G.B. Newmarch, ‘Prize Wether’ Oil on board Signed and dated G.B. Newmarch 1834. Inscribed to reverse Newmarch, Gt Grimsby. H: 18″    W: 22″ This animal would have been shorn of its wool especially for competition to enhance and show off its wonderfully developed physique. The artist would have been requested to paint its portrait…
13. 11. 2017

Object of the Week – Jonathan Knight, ‘Tufted Ducks’
Jonathan Knight, ‘Tufted Ducks’ England Bronze Edition of 12 Signed and numbered Jonathan grew up in London, where he was born in 1954. Following his first one-man exhibition, “The Racehorse”, in London in 1987, his studio bronzes became increasingly in demand internationally. At the same time he was also engaged on several public commissions. His sculpture…
6. 11. 2017

Object of the Week – A George II Green Japanned Pier Mirror Attributed to Giles Grendey
A George II Green Japanned Pier Mirror Attributed to Giles Grendey England c. 1730 H: 153cm    W: 64cm An exceptionally rare large George II green japanned pier mirror attributed to Giles Grendey. The beveled mirror plates in two parts surrounded by a magnificently decorated shaped frame profusely decorated throughout with golden chinoiseries on a…
30. 10. 2017

Object of the Week – Art Deco Old-Mine Colombian Emerald Cabochon & Diamond Platinum Ring
Art Deco Old-Mine Colombian Emerald Cabochon & Diamond Platinum Ring c. 1930s Probably French This old-mine emerald exhibits a beautiful deep colour and clear crystal. This is highly prized amongst collectors, especially because newer mined emeralds don’t show this quality. Provenance: Gustaf Nobel/Emanuel Nobel A Rakyan By appointment Mayfair London +44 (0)20 3289 9711 [email protected]…
23. 10. 2017

Object of the Week – Vintage Cinema Poster by Yakov Ruklevsky
Vintage Cinema Poster by Yakov Ruklevsky 1927 H: 205cm    W: 105cm A large original vintage cinema poster for the silent movie drama ‘October’ / ‘Oktyabr’ by the pioneering Soviet film director Sergei Eisenstein and Grigori Aleksandrov about the 1917 Russian October Revolution, based on a book by John Reed and starring Vladimir Popov, Vasili…
16. 10. 2017

Object of the Week – George II Carved Walnut Wing Back Armchair
George II Carved Walnut Wing Back Armchair c.1735 H:114.3cm    W: 85.5cm    Depth: 76.2cm £13,900 A superb English George II walnut wing back armchair of excellent shape & proportions. The back with straight top flanked by out swept side wings, scrolling outwards to form armrests which terminate in an elegant tightly scrolled column. The…
9. 10. 2017

Object of the Week – Emile Gallé ‘Prunelles’ Vase
Emile Gallé ‘Prunelles’ Vase French c.1900 H: approx. 11cm £2,150 An Art Nouveau two colour cameo glass vase decorated with Prunelles flowers, leaves and fruit by Emile Gallé (1846 – 1904), of unusual shape and employing pretty colours. Signed in cameo ‘Gallé’. Born in Nancy, after several apprenticeships in various European cities Gallé became a partner…
2. 10. 2017

Object of the Week – Lighthouse Bulb
LIGHTHOUSE BULB H: 142cm   Diameter: 45cm  £1,250 This 20th century lighthouse bulb is reputed to have come from the Mumbles Light near Swansea, Wales. Drennan & Sturrock +44 (0)1315574235 +44 (0)7973 158545 [email protected] www.drennan-sturrock.com Drennan & Sturrock is exhibiting at the Decorative Antiques & Textiles Fair, and this piece will form part of the…
25. 9. 2017

Object of the Week – Rare Chinese Solid Silver & Enamel Lidded Basket
RARE CHINESE SOLID SILVER & ENAMEL LIDDED BASKET c.1790 H: 23cm   W: 26cm   Weight: 465g £29,995 An extremely rare 18th century Chinese solid silver filigree & enamel lidded basket, of lobed form supported on six leaf shaped feet. The delicate handwoven filigree is applied with enamel floral plaques, the sides with a looped handle…
18. 9. 2017

Homes & Antiques Guide to the LAPADA Art & Antiques Fair 2017
There was much excitement in Berkeley Square as the 111 exhibitors at the LAPADA Art & Antiques Fair put the finishing touches to their stands, and the Selection Committee met to judge ‘Best Stand and Best Object Awards’ yesterday. It’s a thrill to be asked to be a part of the panel of judges, among…