Explore the history, design, and appeal of Queen Anne furniture. Learn what defines early 18th-century English pieces - from cabriole legs to burr walnut veneers - and why they remain among the most sought-after antiques.
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Rediscovering the lustrous nature of Sang de Boeuf Glazes Today in our Antique Lighting Series, we invite you to discover the hypnotizing beauty of Sang de Boeuf glazes. Known in Chinese as 郎窯紅 (láng yáo hóng), or “Lang-kiln red,” the colour and technique became known in Europe as ‘Ox Blood.’ The colour melts across the […]
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Shining a Light on Double Happiness Marriage Vases In this first edition of our Antique Lighting Series, we invite you to explore the significance and intricate beauty of Double Happiness Marriage Vases. Gaining significant popularity in the mid-nineteenth century, these vessels were traditionally gifted to newlyweds with wishes for eternal happiness and longevity. The repetitive […]
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An Exhibition and Book Launch An important Greek classicist unearthed in a house clearance; the King of France uncovered in a small country auction room; a star of the Georgian stage forgotten in a cupboard: these are just some of the lost portraits rediscovered. Rescued from obscurity these paintings introduce the reader to a fascinating variety […]
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This October we are showcasing the work of Henry Dawnay in an exhibition of London landscapes. I first met Henry 15 years ago when I opened my first gallery in Pimlico, London and have commissioned two portraits by him over the years. On leaving school, Henry pursued his passion as a painter, travelling to Italy […]
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A Late Louis XVI Period Tric-Trac Table, France, circa 1790. The period from the death of Louis XV (in 1774) to the fall of Napoleon (in 1815) stretches forty-one years; yet, in that relatively short time span, it is possible to trace the evolution of three significant shifts in French fashion and taste, reflecting the […]
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The whole of Japan is a pure invention,” said Oscar Wilde in 1891, ‘… simply a mode of style, an exquisite fancy of art.’ In the last half of the 19th century, a craze for ‘all things Japanese’ became the most influential trend in Western design: the story of Imari porcelain is very much a […]
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Decalcomania is the art of transferring pictures or printed engravings onto pottery, porcelain or glass. In the case of a glass vase, artisans paint decorative paper cutouts (colour-printed) with a layer of protective varnish, apply them to the glass surface inside and finish with a hand-coloured wash within. Craftsmen developed a similar technique in […]
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Julia Trickey: Tulip. This month, a notable exhibition opens at Timothy Langston Fine Art & Antiques in Belgravia, London to coincide with the Chelsea Flower Show. The exhibition includes forty-eight works from leading female botanical illustrators: a 21st century continuation of that delightful – and historic – scientific art form. Botanical illustration is one of […]
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It can be a challenge to select the right antique lamp to match the decorative scheme of your home, office, or other interior environments. It is helpful to know about the design sources, materials used, and also the history behind these magical objects. Variations of Antique Lamps Soft lighting is highly evocative and can be used […]
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Marie-Antoinette often wiled away her afternoons, evenings and even nights gambling. Encouraged as a child by her mother Maria Theresa, as she knew that a princess who could not play well would soon be separated from her money, her habit reached its nexus once she became Queen. The game of Tric Trac was highly fashionable […]
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