Curlicue Collection

Curlicue sculpture by William Pye and Canary Wharf and the River Thames, London, England, UK

Coat of arms with lion and rooster. 1502-03 (Burin engraving)
5890617 Coat of arms with lion and rooster. 1502-03 (Burin engraving) by DAorer or Duerer, Albrecht (1471-1528); 18.3x11.8 cm; Private Collection; Luisa Ricciarini; German, out of copyright

Clock, movement maker Baumgartinger, c. 1750 (carved and gilded wood, faience)
499643 Clock, movement maker Baumgartinger, c.1750 (carved and gilded wood, faience) by German School, (18th century); 97.8x59.7x37.2 cm; Cleveland Museum of Art, OH

The birds of Australia cover C016 / 5773
Cover of John Goulds The Birds of Australia, Supplementary volume, Part 5, (1869). The bird depicted here is a superb lyrebird (Menura novaehollandiae)

Cicinnurus regus, king bird-of-paradise
Plate 74, painting by Pieter Cornelius de Bevere, from the Loten Collection of coloured drawings of Birds, Mammals, Insects & Plants, (1754-57)

Lyrurus tetrix, Eurasian black grouse
Plate 6 from John Goulds The Birds of Great Britain, Vol. 4 (1873). Hand coloured lithograph

Diphyllodes magnificus x Cicinnurus regius, magnificent x ki
Plate 32 from Richard Bowdler Sharpes A Monograph of the Paradiseid, or Birds of Paradise, and Ptilonorynchid, or Bower Birds, (1891-98)

Cicinnurus regius, king bird-of-paradise
Plate 362 from Carolus Clusius Exoticorum libri decem : quibus Animalium, Plantarum, Aromatum, alioramque peregrinorum Fructuum Histori describuntur, (1605)

Diphyllodes sp. bird-of-paradise
Hand coloured lithograph by John Gould and Richard Bowdler Sharpe from John Goulds The Birds of New Guinea, (1875-1888), 2nd Edition

Diphyllodes magnificus / Cicinnurus regius, hybrid magnificen
Plate 21 from John Goulds The Birds of New Guinea, Vol.1 (1875-88). Hand coloured lithograph

Diphyllodes respublica, Wilsons bird-of-paradise
Plate 20 from John Goulds The Birds of New Guinea, Vol. 4 (1875-88). Hand coloured lithograph

Tetrao tetrix, black grouse
Plate 16 from William MacGillivrays Watercolour drawings of British Animals (1831-1841)

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"Captivating Curlicue: A Fusion of Art, Nature, and Time" Step into the enchanting world of curlicues as we explore their mesmerizing presence in various forms. From William Pye's stunning sculpture at Canary Wharf overlooking the majestic River Thames in London, England to a coat of arms adorned with a regal lion and rooster engraved in 1502-03, these intricate designs have captivated hearts throughout history. Delve further into the realm of curlicues and discover an exquisite clock crafted by movement maker Baumgartinger around 1750. Carved from gilded wood and faience, this timepiece showcases the delicate beauty that can be achieved through skilled craftsmanship. But they are not limited to man-made creations alone; they also grace the feathers of magnificent birds. The king bird-of-paradise (Cicinnurus regus) displays its vibrant plumage with elegant curlicue patterns that seem almost too perfect for nature's palette. Joining it is the Eurasian black grouse (Lyrurus tetrix), showcasing its own unique interpretation of these whimsical twists. Witness the magic unfold as Diphyllodes magnificus meets Cicinnurus regius in a breathtaking fusion of colors and shapes. These hybrid bird-of-paradise species create an extraordinary display where curlicues intertwine harmoniously with nature's artistry. Not forgetting Australia's avian wonders, we encounter Diphyllodes sp. , another captivating bird-of-paradise species boasting its own distinct allure. And let us not overlook Menura novaehollandiae - the superb lyrebird whose graceful movements mimic those very same curlicue patterns found throughout this captivating journey. Curlicues transcend boundaries - from sculptures adorning cityscapes to engravings on historical artifacts or even embellishing Mother Nature's most remarkable creatures. They remind us that beauty knows no bounds and that even the simplest of twists can leave an everlasting impression.