Works of art have the power to transform an interior, not only through beauty and craftsmanship, but through the individuality, character, and history they bring with them. Spanning cultures, materials, and periods, the finest examples reward close attention, revealing invention, refinement, and a depth of artistry that goes far beyond function or decoration alone.
Whether sculptural, ornamental, or deeply intimate in scale, such objects often reflect the wider worlds from which they emerged, shaped by religion, trade, court culture, scholarship, or the demands of collecting. At their best, they stand as expressions of both artistic ambition and human imagination, offering a direct and enduring connection to the past.
Below you will find works that embody these qualities, including rare and important examples chosen for their quality, beauty and historical significance.
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A Regency Needlework and watercolour Picture -
A mid 18th Century English Enamel Casket
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Howlett & Horne, London: Miniature Ormolu and Enamel Musical Table Clock
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THE BLICKLING HALL TORCHÈRES
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A set of six Chinese export enamel plaques, possibly produced in Beijing or Canton 清代外銷銅胎畫琺瑯一組（六件）
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A PAIR OF EARLY VICTORIAN BRONZE AND OAK SALUTING CANNON
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A GEORGE II MINIATURE MAHOGANY BUREAU-BOOKCASE
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A PAIR OF GEORGE III CARVED & GILDED TORCHERES
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A PAIR OF GEORGE III MAHOGANY CANDLESTICKS
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A RARE PAIR OF EARLY 19TH CENTURY CHINESE EXPORT OIL PAINTINGS, ATTRIBUTED TO FATQUA
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A CHINESE EXPORT REVERSE-PAINTED MIRROR DEPICTING THE SHEPHERDESS AND FALCONER
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A Chinese Export Landscape with Waterfall and Figures
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MARRIOTT. AN EXCEPTIONAL TURTLE SHELL QUARTER CHIMING TABLE CLOCK
