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Daum – Summer landscape - Messidor vase. A beautiful solifleur vase acid etched and very finely enamelled showing a very detailed summer Vosges landscape with Mountains in the background.The famous representations of trees under the snow or of the same wooded landscapes streaked with raindrops made the reputation of Daum but the summer version that they referred to as “Messidor” is much more rarely found. Messidor month was the tenth of the French Republican calendar. It corresponded more or less to the period from June 19 to July 18 of the Gregorian calendar. Named after the Latin word “messis” which means harvest, it drew its name “from the appearance of the waving ears and golden harvests that cover the fields of June and July” according to the report presented to the National Convention on 03 Brumaire An II by Fabre d ‘Eglantine, on behalf of the committee responsible for preparing the calendar. Excellent detail and a rare and stunning piece. Only the finest pieces were initialled by the enameller. This vase is initialled AR by the Artist and signed Daum Nancy and with the Cross of Lorraine in black enamel to the side of the vase. A rare and exceptional piece. French c 1908 Approx 15.5 cm tall and 4.75 cm diameter at the base £4950

I am a specialist antiques dealer in Art Nouveau and Art Deco Sculpture and Glass (mainly European) as well as Arts and Crafts. (English & Scottish) of the period 1880 to 1935.
Whether you are looking for a piece from specific artists like Galle, Daum, Loetz, Moser, and Rene Lalique or Sculpture from Chiparus, Preiss or Lorenzl or Arts and Crafts from Newlyn, Liberty or Keswick then I can help. I exhibit at quality, vetted fairs throughout the UK including Antiques for Everyone and Olympia and am a member of BADA, LAPADA and CINOA and have done television work for both BBC and ITV.
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Daum – Arbres en Hiver – a superb Winter Landscape Coupe de forme boule vase with an inverted collar and sitting on a round base. Exceptional quality and fine detail. The design shows a Winter landscape at dusk with rough terrain in the foreground. The silver birch trees have a light dusting of snow. Acid etched, en grisaille and enamelled with excellent colour and contrast. The enamelling is particularly fine and would have taken several layers to achieve such beautiful detail. Enamel signature Daum Nancy and with the Cross of Lorraine to the underside. Excellent original condition. This example is exceptional, with superb detail, colour and contrast. The shape is elegant and unusual. It is one of the best examples I have seen French c 1910 Approx 11 cm tall and 10.5 cm diameter £5950

Arthur Simpson of Kendal Arts and Crafts Oak stick stand with 4 small bun feet. A rare and beautiful piece, it carries the original Arthur Simpson Handicrafts label and is numbered in the wood. Excellent original condition with a few small marks to the wood and a darker mark in the foot of the base. No repairs or restoration to the piece, which would grace any hallway or porch £995

Désiré Christian – A beautiful 3 colour glass vase decorated with a design of Chrysanthemum flowers, buds and leaves. The base colour of opalescent glass is overlaid with orange and red glass. The design has been acid cutback and highlighted in gold enamel. It is signed to the underside D Christian Meisenthal L. Christian was known as one of the finest glass enamellers working at this period. A stunning vase.c 1900 18 cm tall £1995

French art deco bronze dancer by Joseph Gauthier. A finely detailed figure of a semi naked beauty standing on one leg in a very striking pose whilst holding flowers. This well sculpted silvered bronze figure stands on top of a shaped rouge griotte marble base and is signed Gauthier under one foot. It is shown in Catleys Art Deco and Other Bronzes in the unsigned category. A stunning Art Deco figure with excellent colour and detail that would enhance any decor. French c 1925 36 cm tall inc base £2295

Art Deco bronze figure of a Sword Dancer by Fernand Ouillon- Carrère A beautiful Art Deco gilt bronze figure of a very striking female nude with arms outstretched standing atop a base decorated with three swords or lances – Danceuse aux Lances or Sword Dancer.This finely detailed, hand finished figure is signed in the bronze and dated 1919. It stands on top of the original veined marble base. This delightful figure is in excellent original condition and would enhance any room or collection Approx 37 cm £2850

Art Deco bronze Dancer by Stefan Dakon. A charming patinated bronze figure, full of movement and style this female nude stands on her tiptoes with arms raised above her head in a stylish pose. Signed in the bronze base Dakon and standing on an onyx base. Finely detailed and sculpted this delightful piece is a very stylish addition to any collection. French c 1925 21.5 cm tall inc base £1150