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Applied Art Collection (#5)

"Exploring the Beauty of Applied Art

Background imageApplied Art Collection: A picnic set

A picnic set
1764744 A picnic set by Dresser, Christopher (1834-1904); 29.2. long cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: A picnic set designed by Christopher Dresser (1834-1904). 29.2cm

Background imageApplied Art Collection: A mixed metal pitcher by Tiffany & Co, New York, c. 1877

A mixed metal pitcher by Tiffany & Co, New York, c. 1877
1764668 A mixed metal pitcher by Tiffany & Co, New York, c.1877 by Tiffany & Company; 22.2 high cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: A mixed metal pitcher by Tiffany & Co, New York. Circa 1877)

Background imageApplied Art Collection: St, (pencil and coloured crayons on paper)

St, (pencil and coloured crayons on paper)
655885 St, (pencil and coloured crayons on paper) by Toorop, Jan Theodore (1858-1928); 29.8x24.2 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: St)

Background imageApplied Art Collection: A Perspective Design for Derry and Toms, Kensington High Street (fl

A Perspective Design for Derry and Toms, Kensington High Street (fl
651816 A Perspective Design for Derry and Toms, Kensington High Street (fl, (pencil and watercolour heightened with white) by Walcot

Background imageApplied Art Collection: A leaded glass portrait window, c. 1900 (glass)

A leaded glass portrait window, c. 1900 (glass)
991208 A leaded glass portrait window, c.1900 (glass) by Tiffany Studios (1902-32); 55.4x37.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: A leaded glass portrait window. Tiffany Studios (1880-1930)

Background imageApplied Art Collection: A Geranium table lamp with a conical shade, and reticulated bronze urn base

A Geranium table lamp with a conical shade, and reticulated bronze urn base
991108 A Geranium table lamp with a conical shade, and reticulated bronze urn base with a fishscale pattern, 20th century (bronze, leaded glass) by American School

Background imageApplied Art Collection: A frieze depicting three classical dancing girls and three musicians, c

A frieze depicting three classical dancing girls and three musicians, c
991038 A frieze depicting three classical dancing girls and three musicians, c.1910-1935 (patinated bronze, striated white marble, green marble plinth) by Faguays

Background imageApplied Art Collection: An Art Deco staircase balustrade designed by Delion, c. 1920s-1930s (bronze, wrought iron)

An Art Deco staircase balustrade designed by Delion, c. 1920s-1930s (bronze, wrought iron)
991037 An Art Deco staircase balustrade designed by Delion, c.1920s-1930s (bronze, wrought iron) by French School, (20th century); 69x305 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageApplied Art Collection: Certosa di Pavia, studies of the ceiling decoration, 1891 (pencil, watercolour)

Certosa di Pavia, studies of the ceiling decoration, 1891 (pencil, watercolour)
991022 Certosa di Pavia, studies of the ceiling decoration, 1891 (pencil, watercolour) by Mackintosh, Charles Rennie (1868-1928); 36.3x27.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Certosa di Pavia)

Background imageApplied Art Collection: Costume design for a male dancer in Danse Juive

Costume design for a male dancer in Danse Juive
990930 Costume design for a male dancer in Danse Juive, wearing knickerbockers and a turban, playing a tambourine, (pencil and gouache on paper) by Bakst

Background imageApplied Art Collection: A costume design for a dancer in Suite Arabe, depicting an elderly man holding a staff

A costume design for a dancer in Suite Arabe, depicting an elderly man holding a staff
990929 A costume design for a dancer in Suite Arabe, depicting an elderly man holding a staff, (pencil and gouache on paper) by Bakst

Background imageApplied Art Collection: Tulips, 18th century (watercolour and bodycolour)

Tulips, 18th century (watercolour and bodycolour)
986086 Tulips, 18th century (watercolour and bodycolour) by French School, (18th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Tulips)

Background imageApplied Art Collection: Oval miniature portrait of Oliver Goldsmith, framed with gilt trefoils set with three

Oval miniature portrait of Oliver Goldsmith, framed with gilt trefoils set with three
985871 Oval miniature portrait of Oliver Goldsmith, framed with gilt trefoils set with three pearls, 1831 (brown levant morocco leather, gilding, paint, pearls) by Italian School

Background imageApplied Art Collection: A pair of Orrefors mirrored doors, with circus scenes, 1936 (doors with chromed metal

A pair of Orrefors mirrored doors, with circus scenes, 1936 (doors with chromed metal
985604 A pair of Orrefors mirrored doors, with circus scenes, 1936 (doors with chromed metal, gold leaf & bevelled glass mirror) by Gate

Background imageApplied Art Collection: An Art Nouveau brooch by Gustave-Roger Sandoz, and an Art Nouveau brooch shaped metal set

An Art Nouveau brooch by Gustave-Roger Sandoz, and an Art Nouveau brooch shaped metal set
985602 An Art Nouveau brooch by Gustave-Roger Sandoz, and an Art Nouveau brooch shaped metal set with plique a jour and a pearl drop, gold coloured brooch and precious stones

Background imageApplied Art Collection: A painted wood fire surround and inglenook designed for Glencrutchery House, Douglas

A painted wood fire surround and inglenook designed for Glencrutchery House, Douglas
985581 A painted wood fire surround and inglenook designed for Glencrutchery House, Douglas, circa 1897, c.1897 (painted wood) by Baillie Scott

Background imageApplied Art Collection: Book cover for La Creation by Joseph-Charles Mardrus

Book cover for La Creation by Joseph-Charles Mardrus
985574 Book cover for La Creation by Joseph-Charles Mardrus, 1928 (royal blue moroccan leather, gilt) by Schmied, Francois-Louis (1873-1941) (after); 33.2x23.1 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageApplied Art Collection: A group of Liberty & Co yellow metal and enamel pendants

A group of Liberty & Co yellow metal and enamel pendants
985543 A group of Liberty & Co yellow metal and enamel pendants and a ring designed by Archibald Knox (1864-1933), (metal, enamel, pearl) by Bigatti

Background imageApplied Art Collection: Design for the Decoration of the Interior of a Stateroom, (pencil

Design for the Decoration of the Interior of a Stateroom, (pencil
651814 Design for the Decoration of the Interior of a Stateroom, (pencil, pen and brown ink and watercolour heightened with gold) by Crace

Background imageApplied Art Collection: A large incised porcelain bowl depicting a continuous scene of ladies in the palace

A large incised porcelain bowl depicting a continuous scene of ladies in the palace
1764966 A large incised porcelain bowl depicting a continuous scene of ladies in the palace grounds, 1796-1820 (porcelain) by Chinese School (19th century)

Background imageApplied Art Collection: Detail of a fine and very rare famille rose celadon-ground vase with a gilt outlined

Detail of a fine and very rare famille rose celadon-ground vase with a gilt outlined
1764855 Detail of a fine and very rare famille rose celadon-ground vase with a gilt outlined enamel of Prunus and Roses, 1735-1795 (enamelled ceramic) by Chinese School (18th century)

Background imageApplied Art Collection: A fine and very rare famille rose celadon-ground vase with a gilt outlined enamel of

A fine and very rare famille rose celadon-ground vase with a gilt outlined enamel of
1764853 A fine and very rare famille rose celadon-ground vase with a gilt outlined enamel of prunus and roses, one of four enamels depicting the Flowers of the Four Seasons

Background imageApplied Art Collection: A Liberty and Co, 1905 (silver)

A Liberty and Co, 1905 (silver)
1764749 A Liberty and Co, 1905 (silver) by Bigatti, Giovanni (19th century); 24.1. long cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: A Liberty and Co. silver hairbrush designed by Archibald Knox (1864-1933)

Background imageApplied Art Collection: A Ewer

A Ewer
1764746 A Ewer by Dresser, Christopher (1834-1904); 24.1. high cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: A Ewer. Elkington designed by Christopher Dresser (1834-1904). Shape 17558, 24.1cm

Background imageApplied Art Collection: Internationale Automobil-Austellung, Berlin 1931, 1931 (lithograph in colours)

Internationale Automobil-Austellung, Berlin 1931, 1931 (lithograph in colours)
1766942 Internationale Automobil-Austellung, Berlin 1931, 1931 (lithograph in colours) by Bernhard, Lucian (1870-1938) & Rosen, F

Background imageApplied Art Collection: A pair of flintlock duelling pistols in a leather travelling case

A pair of flintlock duelling pistols in a leather travelling case
1764823 A pair of flintlock duelling pistols in a leather travelling case by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageApplied Art Collection: A fine leaded glass scenic window (leaded glass)

A fine leaded glass scenic window (leaded glass)
1764761 A fine leaded glass scenic window (leaded glass) by American School; 133.3x90.2 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: A fine leaded glass scenic window. Tiffany Studios)

Background imageApplied Art Collection: A Cymric silver and turquoise vase, 1901 (silver, enamel)

A Cymric silver and turquoise vase, 1901 (silver, enamel)
1764756 A Cymric silver and turquoise vase, 1901 (silver, enamel) by Bigatti, Giovanni (19th century); 20.5. high cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageApplied Art Collection: An English pewter inkstand (pewter)

An English pewter inkstand (pewter)
1764750 An English pewter inkstand (pewter) by Bigatti, Giovanni (19th century); 8.4. high cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: An English pewter inkstand designed by Archibald Knox (1864-1933)

Background imageApplied Art Collection: Devotion to Saint Herbot or The Pardon; Devotion a Saint Herbot (Le pardon)

Devotion to Saint Herbot or The Pardon; Devotion a Saint Herbot (Le pardon)
1768283 Devotion to Saint Herbot or The Pardon; Devotion a Saint Herbot (Le pardon), 1893 (oil on canvas) by Serusier, Paul (1864-1927); 73x92.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageApplied Art Collection: Cover for the magazine Het Overzicht, c. 1921-1925 (lithograph)

Cover for the magazine Het Overzicht, c. 1921-1925 (lithograph)
1197757 Cover for the magazine Het Overzicht, c. 1921-1925 (lithograph) by Belgian School, (20th century); 33.5x25 (approx) cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; Belgian, out of copyright

Background imageApplied Art Collection: Cover for the magazine Het Overzicht, c. 1922-1925 (lithograph)

Cover for the magazine Het Overzicht, c. 1922-1925 (lithograph)
1197754 Cover for the magazine Het Overzicht, c. 1922-1925 (lithograph) by Belgian School, (20th century); 33.5x25 (approx) cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; Belgian, out of copyright

Background imageApplied Art Collection: Model No. 1793 (detail), c. 1919-1920 (cast bronze)

Model No. 1793 (detail), c. 1919-1920 (cast bronze)
1195173 Model No. 1793 (detail), c. 1919-1920 (cast bronze) by Rateau, Armand Albert (1882-1938); 91.4x62.2x51.4 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; French, out of copyright

Background imageApplied Art Collection: A drawing of design for a Tiffany & Co. exposition centrepiece

A drawing of design for a Tiffany & Co. exposition centrepiece
1195139 A drawing of design for a Tiffany & Co. exposition centrepiece and two three-light candelabrum, made for the 1939 Worlds Fair

Background imageApplied Art Collection: An obsidian model of a seal, c. 1900 (obsidian, silk and velvet lined wood case)

An obsidian model of a seal, c. 1900 (obsidian, silk and velvet lined wood case)
1195943 An obsidian model of a seal, c. 1900 (obsidian, silk and velvet lined wood case) by FabergA©, Carl (1846-1920) (firm of); 12.7 (length) cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageApplied Art Collection: A carved jasper model of a rhinoceros, c. 1900 (jasper, diamonds

A carved jasper model of a rhinoceros, c. 1900 (jasper, diamonds
1195942 A carved jasper model of a rhinoceros, c. 1900 (jasper, diamonds, silk and velvet lined wood case) by FabergA©

Background imageApplied Art Collection: A six panel screen, 1921 (painted wood, silvered charcoal)

A six panel screen, 1921 (painted wood, silvered charcoal)
1195073 A six panel screen, 1921 (painted wood, silvered charcoal) by Chanler, Robert Winthrop (1872-1930); 233.6x61 (each panel) cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Chanler)

Background imageApplied Art Collection: Costume design for Madame Trouchanova in La Peri

Costume design for Madame Trouchanova in La Peri
1195697 Costume design for Madame Trouchanova in La Peri, 1911 (lithograph printed in colours, with gold paint, on paper) by Bakst

Background imageApplied Art Collection: The Card Players, c. 1903 (pencil and gouache on paper)

The Card Players, c. 1903 (pencil and gouache on paper)
1195539 The Card Players, c. 1903 (pencil and gouache on paper) by Bakst, Leon (1866-1924); 47.5x61 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; Russian, out of copyright

Background imageApplied Art Collection: Upper and lower cover sets, with heart and floral designs, c

Upper and lower cover sets, with heart and floral designs, c
1195380 Upper and lower cover sets, with heart and floral designs, c.1920 (crimson crushed levant morocco, with densely gilt borders, set w) by English School

Background imageApplied Art Collection: Upper and lower covers, with guitar and floral designs, 1843

Upper and lower covers, with guitar and floral designs, 1843
1195375 Upper and lower covers, with guitar and floral designs, 1843 (a jewelled binding with 25 stones, the upper panel set) by English School

Background imageApplied Art Collection: Upper cover and spine, with oval portrait miniature of Oliver Cromwell

Upper cover and spine, with oval portrait miniature of Oliver Cromwell
1195374 Upper cover and spine, with oval portrait miniature of Oliver Cromwell, 1899 (red crushed levant morocco, decorative roll tool border within g) by English School

Background imageApplied Art Collection: A fine and important desk, c. 1929 (of demi-lune design, ebene de Macassar and gilt-bronze

A fine and important desk, c. 1929 (of demi-lune design, ebene de Macassar and gilt-bronze
1195311 A fine and important desk, c.1929 (of demi-lune design, ebene de Macassar and gilt-bronze) by Ruhlmann, Emile-Jacques (1879-1933)

Background imageApplied Art Collection: A ceiling fragment, decorated with elaborate scrolls and foliate devices

A ceiling fragment, decorated with elaborate scrolls and foliate devices
1195260 A ceiling fragment, decorated with elaborate scrolls and foliate devices, 1906-1908 (plaster) by Sullivan, Louis (1856-1924)

Background imageApplied Art Collection: Three frieze panels, 1895-1896 (cast iron)

Three frieze panels, 1895-1896 (cast iron)
1195259 Three frieze panels, 1895-1896 (cast iron) by Adler, Dankmar (1844-1900) & Sullivan, Louis (1856-1924); 30.5x221 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; American, out of copyright

Background imageApplied Art Collection: Two elevator panels, 1894-1895 (copper-plated cast iron)

Two elevator panels, 1894-1895 (copper-plated cast iron)
1195258 Two elevator panels, 1894-1895 (copper-plated cast iron) by Adler, Dankmar (1844-1900) & Sullivan, Louis (1856-1924); 182.9x32.4 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; American

Background imageApplied Art Collection: An elevator grille, c. 1893 (wrought-iron)

An elevator grille, c. 1893 (wrought-iron)
1195257 An elevator grille, c.1893 (wrought-iron) by Adler, Dankmar (1844-1900) & Sullivan, Louis (1856-1924); 187.3x148.6 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; American, out of copyright




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"Exploring the Beauty of Applied Art: A Journey Through Time and Craftsmanship" Step into history as we witness Her Majesty Queen Victoria's grand entrance into Brighton in October, a moment captured through the intricate artistry of tapestry table carpet from Amsterdam. Made with a blend of wool and silk, this masterpiece transports us to an era filled with elegance and regality. In another stroke of artistic brilliance, "Tulips in a Staffordshire Jug" comes alive on canvas, showcasing the mastery of oil painting. The vibrant colors and delicate brushstrokes bring forth the beauty of nature in its most captivating form. Moving forward, we encounter a Hukin and Heath two-handled bowl with a hinged cover from 1879. This exquisite piece exemplifies the fusion between functionality and aesthetics that characterizes applied art. Its timeless design speaks volumes about craftsmanship that withstands the test of time. Continuing our journey through commemorative pieces, we discover a pair of Wedgwood mugs celebrating the coronation of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II. These mugs serve as tokens honoring significant events while displaying exceptional ceramic artistry. The allure intensifies as we admire Florentine pietra dura panels depicting birds. Each stone intricately placed by skilled hands tells stories beyond words can convey – tales woven within each fragment creating breathtaking visuals for generations to cherish. Delving deeper into craftsmanship techniques, we explore an enamel cartouche adorning a magnificent Imperial gold artifact. The makers' mark etched beneath showcases attention to detail even in hidden places – testament to artisans who leave no corner untouched by their creativity. Stepping outside individual creations, Austria's Museum for Applied Arts (MAK) beckons us inside its architectural marvels where innovation meets tradition seamlessly. Here lies inspiration for artists seeking new horizons or visitors simply captivated by extraordinary spaces crafted for appreciation. Art transcends borders as "Bretonnes" takes us to the French countryside through oil on canvas.