Fine Art
Original enamel plate 'Ferrovia Italiano'
A traditional and heavy enamel sign that was used to indicate the train destinations, in this case Verona-Vicenza-Venezia and vice versa. The sign was attached to the side of the train and flipped and turned accordingly.
Six evenly big holes to easily hang it up and two large handles.
The lettering is manually painted on the yelllow base colour.
23 prints Henry deGroux 'Le visage de la victoire'
23 prints of the long forgotten symbolist and Belgian painter and sculptor Henry de Groux. He was active from late 19th to early 20th century.
Here he used the new medium of photography to give us an insight of the horror during World War I. All etchings have been made between 1915 and 1918 and were later assigned as 'le visage de la victoire' or the face of victory.
For two of the prints Japanese paper has been used. Apart from etching, another procedure has been used, crayonmanier.
Some of the prints have been framed, pictures of those can be found on another page.
All prints are signed in red pencil and have a serial number.
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Bronze handbell
A bell that fits in the palm of your hand and still carries an incredible vivid and highly detailed carvings and decor.Â
Furthermore it has a rich patina and is in immaculate state.
Vienna Bronze elegant elephant
This peculiar piece is in fact a match holder and the head of the elephant can be tilted to find some matches inside. The back of our elegant man, shows a strip to light it.Â
Mid.20th C
Solid brass Chiavari chair 'the chiavarina' - mid 20th century
The designer, Giuseppe Gaetano Descalzi , Chiavari the manufacturer. This particular piece came with a worn red velvet and gave high church vibes, so I upholstered it with a much softer and richer velvet.
Cherub napkin holder
Exquisitely decorated napkin or letter holder. A putto is carrying the weight off it on his well shaped shoulders. Front and back have a different centre.
Bronze boar sculpture
Animalier or brass animal sculpture, showing us a roaring wild boar. French production
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size; 6.5 x 3.4 cm
Bronze candleholders
Two identical small chandeliers. The top of it is twisted so that the candle can be Â
screwed on.
Tilted father - feet resting in a holy water vessel
Smiling, reclining cleric, hands folded around his pungent belly, the Holy Book on his lap. His feet dandle loosely in the vessel. An adorning piece that makes the viewer smile.
Bronze Art Deco statue
Olypme, elegant Art Deco sculpture of a running girl by Fayral, pseudonym of Pierre le Faguays cast by the Max le Verrier foundry. Green patinated Art Metal on a Belgian white solid marble, France 1930.
Enamel pendant
Enamelled pendant lamp, industrial look.
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An all time classic hanging lamp that fits many styles of interior living. Hanging above the kitchen table, illuminating your reading corner or in the hallway it diffuses the light beautifully.
Silver plated bon bon bowls
Two identical small bowls, pierced with symmetrical flower decor.
Diffuses the light beautifully with a tea light inside.
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Silver plated pixie
AWS silver plating, Germany 1st half of the 20th century.
12 x 8 x 11.7 cm (L x W x H), approx.
Original WELLNER advertising figure in the form of a pixie as a cutlery carrier. The pixie is designed as a carrier and stands slightly elevated on a flat base.
Marking centered on the carrier plate "AWS", which stands for August WELLNER Söhne.
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Bronze hunting panther
Original Art Deco Bronze, marked with a combo of letters and numbers. Yet to be determined its origin.
Animaliers were particularly popular in the first half of the 20th century.
This elegant moving panther is creeping up on his catch. Suggested movement of the limbs and hat almost show his determination.
Black exquisite patina.
Enamel Plate His master's voice
A 70's advertising sign for the world famous HMV, a British record label and international chain of record- and bookshops. The image was designed by Francis Barraud, in the early 19th century. The mass production of the signs dates from the early 70's by Garnier.
Good overall condition, on of the bottom corners has an eroded spot.
Bronze plated female dancer, Art Deco
An exquisite table lamp with a female dancer in split, holding a glass sphere. She wears a light wavy dress that follows her movement. Her short and curly hair is dangling down as she tilts her head.
The sculpture is not signed and I removed the old electric wiring, a new one will be installed.
Onyx bird and cat
Two onyx smoothly carved vintage sculptures. A distinct cat and an elegantly landing bird.
Silver art nouveau candle holder
This elegant candle holder has a loop to hold a finger in and is embellished with a floral decor at the top and an apple tree on the bottom of the cup.Â
This object holds the 3 marks (at the base of the loop)Â and a number (224).
Capodimonte trinket box
Capodimonte, the leading Italian manufacturer of porcelain for as early as the 18th century. This parcticular piece is soft and luminescent and vibrant in colour.
Cruet set Mid century ceramic
A playful set that certainly catches the eye as kitchen ware. A boat shaped tray holds room for a pepper and salt container and a mustard pot.Â
The manufacturer of this rare set is Hornsea, the design 'Alpine'.Â
2 small chips (of around 2-3mm)Â of turquoise paint are missing.
Tobacco jar - Bergen Ceramic
We are all familiar with this decor on vases and pots. Antoine Dubois was the executer, 'céramique montoise' his factory.Â
Unfortunately, the lid of the pot is not original. Supposedly it broke over the years. The alternative, an ebonized wooden lid actually fits perfectly.
VSL vase
A classic fading green Val Saint Lambert vase with twisted decor. The fading colour gives a luminescent effect.Â
An original sticker is still partially present.
Ashtray Céramique Montoise
Antoine Dubois was the executer, 'céramique montoise' (=Berger) the factory. The different stamps are present, a number (829), CM and the slag heap, representing the firm and the region's characteristics.
Messing candleholder
This huge and heavy four-armed candlestick holder has followed me throughout the years, ever since university, when I bought it.
It took me forever to get it clean and in this state.
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Unfortunately I haven't been able to find much relevant information about it. There are obviously 2 engraved lions depicted and overlooked by an Habsburg eagle. Both sides of it are incredibly detailed, his front image carries two swords.
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Every part of this peculiar piece can be unscrewed easily and all together it are 18 pieces.
Art Nouveau candleholder
A detailed and sleek shaped copper and thin alloy candle stick.
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Especially the handle with 2 faces strikes the eye.
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Eluxa swiss mantle clock
Blackened wooden and hand painted floral decor
Gilt ornamentation and feet and a carved and gilt clock face.
The clock is complete with key and in an immaculate state. Signed on the back.
Dim: 38 cm (H) x 21 cm (B) x 10 cm (D)
