Decorative Technique Collection

A signed photograph of Sigmund Freud, c. 1921 (sepia photo)
985676 A signed photograph of Sigmund Freud, c.1921 (sepia photo) by Halberstadt, Max (1882-1940); 35.6x25.7 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Iris Germanica (German Iris), 1805-1816 (stipple-engraving printed in colours
986196 Iris Germanica (German Iris), 1805-1816 (stipple-engraving printed in colours and finished by hand) by Redoute, Pierre Joseph (1759-1840) (after); 54.2x35.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Grand Portico of the Temple of Philae - Nubia, 1842-1849 (tinted lithograph)
985994 Grand Portico of the Temple of Philae - Nubia, 1842-1849 (tinted lithograph) by Roberts, David (1796-1864); 62.5x45 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Advertising poster for the aperitif Diablerets (colour lithograph)
1770036 Advertising poster for the aperitif Diablerets (colour lithograph) by D Ylen, Jean (1866-1938); 128x90 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Advertising poster for the aperitif Diablerets)

Her Majesty Queen Victorias First Entry into Brighton Oct
985719 Her Majesty Queen Victorias First Entry into Brighton Oct. 4th 1837, 1837 (watercolour, pen and ink, pencil) by Cruikshank

A Semi-Nude Woman Amongst Trees, c. 1850s-1860s (albumen print
991436 A Semi-Nude Woman Amongst Trees, c.1850s-1860s (albumen print, mounted within ruled borders) by Belloc, Auguste (1801-98); 20.95x16.51 (approx) cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

A detail of the makers mark on the underside of a cloisonne enamel Magpie vase
1764965 A detail of the makers mark on the underside of a cloisonne enamel Magpie vase, 1736-1795 by Chinese School (18th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Three Nude Women on a Chaise Lounge, c. 1850 (albumen print, mounted within ruled borders)
991435 Three Nude Women on a Chaise Lounge, c.1850 (albumen print, mounted within ruled borders) by Belloc, Auguste (1801-98); 20.95x16.51 (approx) cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

A Soviet porcelain propaganda plate, painted with a worker and a peasant shaking hands, early 20th century (porcelain)
1195707 A Soviet porcelain propaganda plate, painted with a worker and a peasant shaking hands, early 20th century (porcelain) by Russian School (20th century)

Scene depicting an eighteenth century cortege with the Imperial Coach in a winter landscape, c. 1908-1917 (cloisonne)
1195671 Scene depicting an eighteenth century cortege with the Imperial Coach in a winter landscape, c. 1908-1917 (cloisonne) by Russian School (20th century) ; 9.4 (length)

A pair of Florentine pietra dura panels depicting birds (pietra dura)
1765112 A pair of Florentine pietra dura panels depicting birds (pietra dura) by Italian School; 32x42 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: A pair of Florentine pietra dura panels depicting birds)

Standing Female Nude, c. 1855 (albumen print, mounted)
991515 Standing Female Nude, c.1855 (albumen print, mounted) by Le Gray, Gustave (1820-1884); 29.4x21.8 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Standing Female Nude. Gustave Le Gray (1820-1884)

Detail of an enamel cartouche from a magnificent Imperial gold
1764849 Detail of an enamel cartouche from a magnificent Imperial gold, cloisonne and Beijing enamel ewer, Duomuhu, engraved Qianlong four-character mark and of the period, Palace Workshops

Bouquet of Red Roses in a Blue Vase, c. 1920 (oil on canvas)
988394 Bouquet of Red Roses in a Blue Vase, c.1920 (oil on canvas) by Valtat, Louis (1869-1952); 80.9x65.4 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Descending Night, 1914 (bronze with brown patina)
1767562 Descending Night, 1914 (bronze with brown patina) by Weinman, Adolf Alexander (1870-1952); 143.5 (height) cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Descending Night)

A Bwa bushcow mask
1765080 A Bwa bushcow mask by African School; Private Collection; (add.info.: A Bwa bushcow mask); Photo © Christie's Images

Rising Day (bronze with brown patina)
1767715 Rising Day (bronze with brown patina) by Weinman, Adolf Alexander (1870-1952); 67.3 (height) cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Rising Day. Adolph Alexander Weinman (1870-1952)

Two leaded glass windows designed for Louis Sullivan's Babson House, Riverside, Illinois
985649 Two leaded glass windows designed for Louis Sullivan's Babson House, Riverside, Illinois, 1907 (leaded glass window) by Elmslie

Hydrangea and Rock, 1946 (hanging scroll, ink and colour on paper)
1764937 Hydrangea and Rock, 1946 (hanging scroll, ink and colour on paper) by Gao Jianfu (1879-1952); Private Collection; (add.info.: Hydrangea and Rock. Gao Jianfu (1879-1951)

The White Lily, 1799 (colour aquatint and mezzotint, finished in hand)
985913 The White Lily, 1799 (colour aquatint and mezzotint, finished in hand) by Thornton, Robert John (1768?-1837) (after); 59x46 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: The White Lily)

Rustams Seventh Course: He Kills the White Div, c. 1500-1540s (w / c & gilt on paper)
1196767 Rustams Seventh Course: He Kills the White Div, c.1500-1540s (w/c & gilt on paper) by Persian School, (16th century); 47x31.7 cm; Private Collection; Photo © Christies Images

A Satyr and a Young Girl, c. 1917 (black ink and watercolour on an oval card, framed)
985608 A Satyr and a Young Girl, c.1917 (black ink and watercolour on an oval card, framed) by Wegener, Gerda Marie Frederike (1885-1940); 18 (approx.width) cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

A papier mache pen box, the top painted with the battle of Chaldiran, 18th century (papier mache)
1196872 A papier mache pen box, the top painted with the battle of Chaldiran, 18th century (papier mache) by Iranian School, (18th Century); 38.7 cm; Private Collection; Photo © Christies Images

The Queen, 1796-1807 (colour-printed in aquatint and mezzotint and finished by hand)
986418 The Queen, 1796-1807 (colour-printed in aquatint and mezzotint and finished by hand) by Henderson, Peter Charles (fl.1799-d.1829) (after); 55.8x44 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

A Feast Day, 1890 (oil on panel)
827097 A Feast Day, 1890 (oil on panel) by Villegas y Cordero, Jose (1844-1921); 41x31.8 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: A Feast Day. Ricardo Villegas Y Cordero (1849-1896). Oil on panel

A Soviet propaganda plate, painted with the profile of Lenin 1922 (porcelain)
1195631 A Soviet propaganda plate, painted with the profile of Lenin 1922 (porcelain) by Adamovich, Mikhail (1884-1947) (after); 25.2 (diam) cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Portrait of King Louis XIV, seated full length, in an embroidered blue and gold coat with a white ruff
827899 Portrait of King Louis XIV, seated full length, in an embroidered blue and gold coat with a white ruff and a fur trimmed hat, on a throne (oil on canvas, unlined) by Dieu

Portrait of Maria Amalia, standing three-quarter length, wearing an embroidered gown (oil on canvas)
990063 Portrait of Maria Amalia, standing three-quarter length, wearing an embroidered gown (oil on canvas) by Desmarees, Georg (1697-1776) (circle of); 109x81 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Undergound map of London, 1926 (colour litho)
1198177 Undergound map of London, 1926 (colour litho) by Gossop, Reginald Percy (1876-1951); 101x126 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Gossop)

Kora, a figure of an exotic dancer, (gilt, cold-painted bronze and ivory on red marble plinth)
1195339 Kora, a figure of an exotic dancer, (gilt, cold-painted bronze and ivory on red marble plinth) by Chiparus, Dimitri (1886-1947); 61 cm; Private Collection; Photo © Christies Images

Kamorna, (gilt, cold-painted bronze, ivory, red marble)
1195247 Kamorna, (gilt, cold-painted bronze, ivory, red marble) by Chiparus, Dimitri (1886-1947); 50.8x60.3 cm; Private Collection; Photo © Christies Images

Rare figure of an exotic dancer, (large silvered bronze and ivory on black marble base)
1195338 Rare figure of an exotic dancer, (large silvered bronze and ivory on black marble base) by Chiparus, Dimitri (1886-1947); 69 cm; Private Collection; Photo © Christies Images

Departure, c. 1941 (etching and drypoint)
991015 Departure, c.1941 (etching and drypoint) by Icart, Louis (1888-1950); 44.5x31 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Departure. Louis Icart (1888-1950). Etching and drypoint. Etched circa 1941

Sunburst, early 20th century (gilt and cold-painted bronze, onyx base)
985663 Sunburst, early 20th century (gilt and cold-painted bronze, onyx base) by Chiparus, Dimitri (1886-1947); 58.5 (height) cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Sunburst; an Exotic Dancer)

Celui qui Monte le Cheval Noir, c. 1917-1920 (pochoir)
985566 Celui qui Monte le Cheval Noir, c.1917-1920 (pochoir) by Barbier, Georges (1882-1932); 29.5x28.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Celui qui Monte le Cheval Noir. One of a pair of pochoirs)

Saving a Goal, (watercolour and bodycolour on linen)
826794 Saving a Goal, (watercolour and bodycolour on linen) by Armour, George Denholm (1864-1949); 26x34.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Saving a Goal. George Denholm Armour (1864-1949)

The Sofa, c. 1937 (etching and drypoint, mounted and framed)
991017 The Sofa, c.1937 (etching and drypoint, mounted and framed) by Icart, Louis (1888-1950); 44.3x66 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: The Sofa. Louis Icart (1888-1950)

Behind the Fan, 1922 (etching and drypoint)
991013 Behind the Fan, 1922 (etching and drypoint) by Icart, Louis (1888-1950); 37.8x49.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Behind the Fan. Louis Icart (1888-1950). Etching and drypoint

Wisteria, 1940 (colour etching an drypoint)
985633 Wisteria, 1940 (colour etching an drypoint) by Icart, Louis (1888-1950); 45.5x55 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Wisteria. Louis Icart (1888-1950). Colour etching an drypoint

Les Amis de Toujours, c. 1920s (bronze and ivory statuette, gilt and silver cold painted patinas)
985591 Les Amis de Toujours, c.1920s (bronze and ivory statuette, gilt and silver cold painted patinas) by Chiparus, Dimitri (1886-1947); 62.5 (height) cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Testris, early 20th century (gilt and cold-painted bronze, onyx base)
985664 Testris, early 20th century (gilt and cold-painted bronze, onyx base) by Chiparus, Dimitri (1886-1947); 68.3 (height) cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Testris; an Exotic Dancer)

A pair of lacquer panelled doors, painted with Safavid style scenes of battle
1196831 A pair of lacquer panelled doors, painted with Safavid style scenes of battle, 19th - early 20th century (lacquered wood) by Qajar School; 102x180 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

The Girls, (gilt and cold-painted bronze, ivory, marble and onyx base)
985652 The Girls, (gilt and cold-painted bronze, ivory, marble and onyx base) by Chiparus, Dimitri (1886-1947); 51.8x62.2 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: The Girls)

La Cheval Blanc, c. 1917-1920 (pochoir)
985565 La Cheval Blanc, c.1917-1920 (pochoir) by Barbier, Georges (1882-1932); 29.5x28.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: La Cheval Blanc. One of a pair of pochoirs. Georges Barbier (1882-1932)

The Lesson Well Learned, 1919 (coloured pochoir plates)
985560 The Lesson Well Learned, 1919 (coloured pochoir plates) by Barbier, Georges (1882-1932); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Lesson Well Learned; La Lecon Bien Apprise)

Dancer of Kapurthala, early 20th century (parcel-gilt, cold-painted bronze, ivory, brown and green onyx ba)
991183 Dancer of Kapurthala, early 20th century (parcel-gilt, cold-painted bronze, ivory, brown and green onyx ba) by Chiparus

A figure of a dancer, early 20th century (cold-painted bronze and ivory, brown onyx base)
991182 A figure of a dancer, early 20th century (cold-painted bronze and ivory, brown onyx base) by Chiparus, Dimitri (1886-1947); 54.9x72.4 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: A figure of a dancer)

A Safavid dynasty lacquer bookcover depicting a parrot perching on the branch of an apple blossom (one of a pair), c
1196737 A Safavid dynasty lacquer bookcover depicting a parrot perching on the branch of an apple blossom (one of a pair), c.1659-1660 (lacquer bookcover, painted in colours and gold) by Abbasi

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"Unveiling the Artistry: Exploring the World of Decorative Techniques" Step into a realm where art and craftsmanship intertwine, as we delve into the captivating world of decorative techniques. From sepia-toned photographs to vibrant oil paintings, each piece tells a unique story through its intricate details and skilled execution. A signed photograph of Sigmund Freud, captured in 1921, transports us back in time with its nostalgic sepia tones. The subtle hues evoke a sense of history and wisdom, inviting us to ponder the depths of human psychology. The Iris Germanica, an exquisite stipple-engraving printed in colors from 1805-1816, showcases nature's beauty with delicate precision. Each stroke meticulously captures the essence of these German Irises, bringing them to life on paper. Witnessing Her Majesty Queen Victoria's First Entry into Brighton in October is like stepping into a grand historical event. This tinted lithograph from 1842-1849 immerses us in regal splendor as we admire the majestic Grand Portico of the Temple of Philae in Nubia. Intriguingly sensual yet tastefully composed is "A Semi-Nude Woman Amongst Trees, " an albumen print dating back to the mid-19th century. The interplay between light and shadow adds depth to this enigmatic scene that invites contemplation about femininity and nature's allure. Within ruled borders lies "Three Nude Women on a Chaise Lounge, " another mesmerizing albumen print from around 1850. This composition exudes elegance while celebrating female beauty—a testament to both artistic skill and societal norms at that time. Marvel at Florentine pietra dura panels depicting birds—an epitome of meticulous craftsmanship—where semi-precious stones are intricately arranged like puzzle pieces. These masterpieces exemplify how art can be found not only on canvas but also within the realm of decorative objects. A standing female nude, captured in a c.