Scrollwork Collection (#2)

Design for a Tapestry Seat of a Sofa, 1721. Creator: Charles-Antoine Coypel
Design for a Tapestry Seat of a Sofa, 1721

Painting, leather tapestry, stucco ornaments, France and Germany, 17th and 18th centuries, (1898). Fig 1: Stamped leather hangings in the style of Louis XIV from the Sammlung vaterlandischer

Plaster ornaments, France, 17th and 18th centuries, (1898). Creator: Unknown
Plaster ornaments, France, 17th and 18th centuries, (1898). Fig 1: Panel decorations at door and window niches in the throne room of the Castle at Fontainebleau, style of Louis XIV [c1643-1715]

Writing example Honnestete bien que ne soit en bruict Le
Writing example: Honnestete bien que ne soit en bruict Le [ttre] Flamande (title on object) Theatrum artis scribendi (series title)

Writing example ect tuam matrem & tuum patrem Honora Alphabetum Hebraicum
Writing example: ect, tuam matrem & tuum patrem Honora Alphabetum Hebraicum (title on object) Theatrum artis scribendi (series title)

Writing example Quelque homme reprocha Theatrum artis scribendi
Writing example: Quelque homme reprocha Theatrum artis scribendi (series title), Writing example in a gothic hand with six lines of text in French

Rolwerkcartouche title Vita Deiparae Virginis Mariae
Rolwerkcartouche with title Vita Deiparae Virginis Mariae (series title on object) Life of the Virgin Mary (series title), Rolwerkcartouche with the series title and the imprint in Latin

Vignette scroll leaf vines foliage tendrils branches
Vignette with scroll and leaf vines, foliage, tendrils, branches, ornament, scrollwork, strapwork, Bernard Picart (workshop of), Amsterdam, 1683 - 1733, paper, letterpress printing

Vase flower arrangement scrollwork 1750-1800
Vase with flower arrangement and scrollwork, c. 1750-1800. India, Lucknow, Mughal, second half of 18th century. Opaque watercolor with gold on paper;

Nouveaux Ornemans D Arquebuseries, ca. 1750-55. Creator: Gilles Demarteau
Nouveaux Ornemans D Arquebuseries, ca. 1750-55. [Decoration for arquebus firearms]

Plate 18: a cartouche containing an empty crest, two lionesses, one to left and one in center, an infant to right, from Collection of various caprices and new inventions of cards and ornaments

Gothic ornament and scrollwork of the late 15th, early 16thC.. Chromolithograph from Jakob Heinrich von Hefner-Altenecks Costumes, Artworks and Appliances from the Middle Ages to the 17th Century

Greek Art. The Philippeion. 4th century B. C
Greek Art. The Philippeion. Ionic circular memorial of ivory and gold, which contained statues of Philips family, Alexander the Great, Olympias, Amyntas III and Eurydice I

Philippeion, 4th century B. C. Altis. Sanctuary of Olympia. I
Philippeion, 4th century B.C. Built by Philip II of Macedon in 338 BC after the battle of Chaeronea and completed by Alexander the Great. Located in the Altis. Sanctuary of Olympia. Ilia Province

Badge of the Cunard British Line Ocean Liner RMS Mauretania
The Insignia/badge of the Cunard British Line Ocean Liner RMS Mauretania Date: 1922

Plate 8 cartouche head old man top center scrollwork
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Epithalamium center winged putto seated peacock standing
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Two putti legs ending scrollwork bat Ornaments
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Plate 3 two infants standing water center legs
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Plate 7 cartouche mask ogre top center scrollwork
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Plate 8 four grotesque heads scrollwork Friezes
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Plate 6 triton siren fighting center legs scrollwork
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Two camels bodies turning decorative leaves scrollwork
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Plate 5 cartouche blank escutcheon top center
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Absyrtus limbs presented wrapped cloth father
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Vertical Panel Man Woman ca 1631 Blackwork engraving
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Design Cartouche Wall Panel Scrollwork Masks
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Woman by a Virginal
BAL35769 Woman by a Virginal by Kamper, Godaert (1614-79); Rafael Valls Gallery, London, UK; Dutch, out of copyright

Two cartouches, each depicting an evangelist, Pieter van der Heyden, Jacob Floris, Hieronymus Cock, 1566

Ceiling with a Medusa head in the middle, Pieter van der Heyden, Jacob Floris, Hieronymus Cock, 1566

Cartouche with a quote from Cicero, Frans Huys, Hans Vredeman de Vries, Gerard de Jode, 1555

Scrolling with a fruit basket in the middle, Anonymous, Cornelis Bos, 1550

Chariot drawn by a satyr and two bulls, print maker: Anonymous, Cornelis Bos, 1550

Oirband with a satyr, Anonymous, Cornelis Bos, 1516 - 1556

Two pendants with sundial, Anonymous, Hans Collaert (I), Philips Galle, 1581

Pendant with in the middle a peace goddess with palm branch, Anonymous, Hans Collaert I, Philips Galle, 1581

Pendant with Victoria, laurel wreath in hand, Anonymous, Hans Collaert (I), Philips Galle, 1581

Hanger with armored seated deity, print maker: Anonymous, Hans Collaert I, Philips Galle, 1581

Pendant which a goddess with laurel, Anonymous, Hans Collaert (I), Philips Galle, 1581

The evangelist John in cartouche, Pieter van der Heyden, Jacob Floris, Hieronymus Cock, 1566

A woman is trapped, Anonymous, 1546

A scroll, Anonymous, 1554

Frame of scroll with two satyrs, Anonymous, Cornelis Bos, 1516 - 1556

Print featuring a fruit garland, print maker: Anonymous, Cornelis Bos, 1550

Cartouche in a frame of scroll work with grotesques, Johannes or Lucas van Doetechum, Hans Vredeman de Vries, Hieronymus Cock, c. 1555 - c. 1560

New Zealand - The Prow of a Maori War Canoe and three Maoris (in western dress) (see: 10634557 for the section in original situ). Date: circa 1910s

Abraham Ortelius, Dutch cartographer C017 / 7989
Abraham Ortelius (1527-1598), Dutch cartographer. In 1570, Ortelius published his most famous work, the Theatrum orbis terrarum (Theatre of the Whole World). This was the first modern world atlas

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Scrollwork is a timeless art form that has graced the walls, ceilings, and objects of various cultures throughout history. From the intricate Tughra (Insignia) of Sultan Suleiman the Magnificent to the scrolling acanthus relief on the Ara Pacis Augustae, it has captivated our eyes for centuries. Even in architectural marvels like Brackets at Westbury House in Long Island or Marquess Of Buckingham's Pall Mall House Staircase, scrollwork adds an element of elegance and grandeur and can be seen adorning every detail, from banisters to mirror frames, showcasing its versatility and ability to enhance any space. The Life Guards' Drummer and Band in State Dress proudly display their uniforms adorned with ornate scrollwork designs. This attention to detail reflects not only their regal status but also pays homage to historical traditions. Painted plasterwork from 18th-century Germany showcases unknown creators' mastery as they intricately weave together delicate scrolls into stunning patterns. Similarly, Gothic ornamentation from the late 15th and early 16th century demonstrates how scrollwork became an integral part of architectural design during this period. Roman Altar a42_02012 stands as a testament to ancient craftsmanship where even stone was carved into beautiful scrolls. Meanwhile, Jean-Pierre Latz and Francis Bayley's Wall Clock from France in the mid-18th century exhibits how scrollwork could be incorporated into functional objects without compromising aesthetics. Moving forward through time, Lawrence Phillips' Mirror Frame from c. 1938 showcases how scrollwork continued to evolve while maintaining its allure. John Delmester's London-made Cruet Set (1762/63) and Charles Hougham's Coffee Pot (1789/90) demonstrate how even everyday items were transformed by skillful artisans using intricate scrolls as decorative motifs. Whether it is found on historic artifacts or modern creations, scrollwork remains a testament to the enduring beauty of this art form.