533 items found
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A George III verde antica inlaid statuary marble chimneypiece
£33,200A George III verde antica inlaid statuary marble chimneypiece
the rectangular breakfront shelf, with inset corners and a beaded moulding, above the frieze with fluted inlay and oval patera and centred with a rectangular plaque carved in relief with a resting Baccante, the seated figure with his thyrsus angled on his shoulder, and flanked with end-blocks carved in relief with grape-filled urns, the jambs also inlaid with flutes and raised on block feet,£33,200 -
Louis XVI style Statuary marble and ormolu mounted fireplace
£18,500Louis XVI style Statuary marble and ormolu mounted fireplace
the frieze with guilloche banding inset with flowerhead bosses, each volute jambs mounted by a female bust draped in cloth, the scrolled toes with acanthus clasps above.£18,500 -
Aesthetic period Kilkenny marble fireplace inset with Minton tiles
£18,500Aesthetic period Kilkenny marble fireplace inset with Minton tiles
the fossil stone surround with stop-canted moudings, inset with a series of Minton China Works tiles designed by John Moyr Smith illustrating the Waverley Novels by Sir Walter Scott.£18,500 -
George III inlaid Statuary marble fireplace
£18,500George III inlaid Statuary marble fireplace
the moulded breakfront shelf above central tablet depicting Diana the Huntress and her dog, set within oval panel with winged putti to either side, this relief flanked by Tinos marbled inlaid flutes and corner blocks showing the Young Bacchus, the Brocatello marble jambs with pilasters inlaid with further Tinos flutes, on block feet. Late eighteenth century, restored.£18,500 -
Oversized antique Ziegler carpet
£18,500Oversized antique Ziegler carpet
the rich navy blue ground with a well proportioned all-over design of flowerheads, palms and scrolling vines set within deep red border, the carpet's natural dyes of blues, reds, greens and yellows retaining their vibrancy, the over-all consistent wear commensurate with age, some areas of historic restoration, cleaned and ready to lay.£18,500 -
Georgian Statuary and Convent Sienna marble fireplace
£14,500Georgian Statuary and Convent Sienna marble fireplace
the shelf with a simple mould above frieze with plaque centred by a female mask, the corner blocks of putti above fluted panel jambs, the whole inset with panels of dramatically figured Convent Sienna marble, on block feet.£14,500 -
Large antique lead cistern,
£12,750Large antique lead cistern,
of shapely serpentine form, the strapwork panels centred by flowerhead paterae, dated '1727' but likely later, the interior reinfoced and lined.£12,750 -
Early Victorian Statuary marble fireplace with cast iron insert
£12,500Early Victorian Statuary marble fireplace with cast iron insert
the central keystone flanked by spandrel panels carved in relief with foliage and flowers, with bead mould surrounding the arched opening, the insert with dampner and bowed rails. Carved in fantastic quality pure white Statuary marble.£12,500 -
George III mahogany bookcase
£12,500George III mahogany bookcase
of breakfront form, the dentil cornice above astragal glazed central cabinet with fielded doors to either side, all containing adjustable shelving, the base with three graduated doors.£12,500 -
Nineteenth century Italian Carrara marble chimneypiece,
£12,000Nineteenth century Italian Carrara marble chimneypiece,
the frieze carved in relief and centred by a cornucopia flanked lyre, the with opposing urns and eagles to each end, the foliate blocks above jambs with carved panels, on block feet.£12,000 -
Pair of early twentieth century carved oak Baroque chandeliers,
£9,500 the pairPair of early twentieth century carved oak Baroque chandeliers,
with Royal Crown corona hung with tassels above bulbous stem, the six scrolled branches and underside hung with further tassels, re-wired and PAT tested.£9,500 the pair -
Pair of antique Carrara marble pedestal columns,
£8,750 the pairPair of antique Carrara marble pedestal columns,
with turned socle and square plinth base.£8,750 the pair -
Large mid-nineteenth century gilt mantel-mirror,
£8,500Large mid-nineteenth century gilt mantel-mirror,
with elaborate feather, cabochon and foliate cresting in the Rococo style, the frame with trails of foliage, flowers and acanthus fronds surrounding original plate-glass mirror.£8,500 -
Arts & Crafts Donegal Oushak design carpet,
£8,000Arts & Crafts Donegal Oushak design carpet,
woven to a Turkish pattern, cleaned and ready to lay.£8,000 -
Nineteenth century Verde Tinos fireplace,
£8,000Nineteenth century Verde Tinos fireplace,
the frieze centred with cartouche and trails of flowers carved in relief, raised on scrolled jambs.£8,000 -
A William IV Bardiglio marble chimneypiece,
£7,850A William IV Bardiglio marble chimneypiece,
the rectangular shelf above a pointed arched aperture flanked by flat-pilaster jambs and raised on block feet,£7,850 -
George III bacon settle
£7,500George III bacon settle
panelled throughout to front and back, the top cupboard accessible via three smaller doors, main cabinet with large wrought iron hooks, the seat with drawers below. Primarily constructed in figured field-grown ash, some other native hedgerow timber species present. Fantastically figured and patinated throughout.£7,500 -
Antique Persian Heriz carpet
£7,500 -
George IV Radford Black fireplace,
£7,500George IV Radford Black fireplace,
the panelled frieze with shaped corbels to each corner, the boldly scrolled and moulded console jambs on block feet. One of a near pair.£7,500 -
Nineteenth century Devonian limestone chimneypiece,
£7,000Nineteenth century Devonian limestone chimneypiece,
with plain corbels supporting the shelf, the jambs with arch-top moulding, in attractive and harmoniously coloured English stone.£7,000 -
Vénus et les Amours
£6,750Vénus et les Amours
Gilt framed, velvet backed oil on board painting showing Venus between her attendants, the spirits of love, and a pair of courting doves. Based on the engraving of 1775 by Rene Gaillard, itself a copy of the painting Venus et Les Amours of 1767 by Francois Boucher.£6,750 -
Large nineteenth century Carrara marble fireplace
£6,500Large nineteenth century Carrara marble fireplace
with plain corbels flanking the panelled frieze, the jambs with further arch-topped panels, on block feet.£6,500 -
Regency parcel-gilt overmantel mirror
£6,500Regency parcel-gilt overmantel mirror
the cavetto-mould frieze with stiffleaf ornament above plate flanked by fluted Ionic pilasters with paterae to the base, the mirror old but likely a replacement.£6,500 -
Portrait of Sir Francis Wood
£6,500Portrait of Sir Francis Wood
By H. Broughton, 1815 A oil on canvas head and shoulders portrait of Sir Francis Wood, Yorkshire landowner, London builder, Reformer, Abolitionist and Whig fixer. Set in a large ornate carved and gilded Maratta frame£6,500 -
An English grey marble bolection moulded chimneypiece
£6,400An English grey marble bolection moulded chimneypiece
moulded with an ogee section to the lintel and jambs and raised on block feet£6,400 -
An English carrara marble chimneypiece
£6,125An English carrara marble chimneypiece
the rectangular shelf with canted corners and under-moulding above the plain frieze and jambs, with a bead running around the aperture and raised on block feet, together with a heavily moulded curb fender en suite£6,125 -
French Louis XVI style Carrara marble fireplace,
£6,000French Louis XVI style Carrara marble fireplace,
well-carved throughout, the frieze centred by oval paterae flanked by panels with beaded borders, with further paterae to the corner-blocks, the scrolled jambs with acanthus leaves and beads down the centre, on block feet.£6,000 -
Eighteenth century steel and iron firegrate
£6,000Eighteenth century steel and iron firegrate
the serpentine railed basket with tapered teeth above pierced apron with bands of beading to the top and bottom, the standards turned and tapered to the top, engraved, tapered and chamfered to the base.£6,000 -
French Louis XVI style Carrara marble chimneypiece
£5,750French Louis XVI style Carrara marble chimneypiece
the frieze carved in relief with branches of laurel tied with a ribbon, the curved and stop-fluted jambs surmounted by square paterae blocks.£5,750 -
Regency gilt brass hall lantern
£5,500Regency gilt brass hall lantern
the crown, brackets and frieze elaborately embellished with foliate fronds, the six light fitment suspended within the glazed body.£5,500 -
Mid-nineteenth century Old English marble chimneypiece,
£5,500Mid-nineteenth century Old English marble chimneypiece,
the rectangular shelf raised on chamfered pilaster jambs, on block feet.£5,500 -
Large Victorian brass and iron fire grate in the Renaissance style,
£5,500Large Victorian brass and iron fire grate in the Renaissance style,
the hood with trails of decorative foliage, the basket flanked by a pair of panther monopodia.£5,500 -
Large Turkish Sparta carpet,
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Louis XV fireplace in richly coloured Rouge Campan marble
£5,500Louis XV fireplace in richly coloured Rouge Campan marble
the elegantly shaped frieze panelled and centred with cabochon, on volute jambs, with generous moulding surrounding the aperture.£5,500 -
Henry Barraud, ‘Girl Feeding Cow and Calf’
£5,500Henry Barraud, ‘Girl Feeding Cow and Calf’
A framed circular 'Tondo' oil painting in oils by the Victorian artist Henry Barruad. A young maid is shown feeding a cow and her calf in a rustic barn. Set in a massy gilt frame.£5,500 -
Early nineteenth century Regency fireplace,
£5,250Early nineteenth century Regency fireplace,
with cushion mould tablet to the centre, with reeded frieze and jambs. Shelf a later replacement.£5,250 -
Nineteenth century engraved steel and iron fire grate,
£5,250Nineteenth century engraved steel and iron fire grate,
with pierced serpentine fret and bold urn finials.£5,250 -
Early Victorian Radford Black fireplace
£5,000Early Victorian Radford Black fireplace
the plain shelf and panelled frieze supported by jambs with unusual double corbels, on block feet.£5,000 -
French Louis XVI style carrara marble fireplace,
£4,850French Louis XVI style carrara marble fireplace,
with ropetwist frieze and scrolled jambs. Sold without hearth.£4,850 -
Manner of Nicolas Lancret, dessus de porte, Shepherds Idyll
£4,800 -
George II fire grate,
£4,750 -
Late nineteenth century French gilt-bronze chandelier
£4,750Late nineteenth century French gilt-bronze chandelier
with twelve branches, can be wired for electricity if required. Original decorative chain and ceiling rose included.£4,750 -
French Louis XVI style hallway lantern,
£4,750French Louis XVI style hallway lantern,
cast and gilt-lacquered bronze with curved glazing panels, re-wired and PAT tested. Ceiling hook/rose required.£4,750 -
Pair of George III giltwood wall lights
£4,500 the pairPair of George III giltwood wall lights
of elaborate asymmetric form, the frames composed of scrolled acanthus leaves, with old oil-gilt surface. Suitable for use with candles but please enquire if required electrified. After a form popularised by Thomas Johnson and his 1755 publication, 'Twelve Gerandoles'.£4,500 the pair -
Large twentieth century Oushak carpet
£4,500Large twentieth century Oushak carpet
with central medallion to the attractive beige ground, restored, edges re-bound, cleaned and ready to lay.£4,500 -
Late nineteenth century French Rococo chimneypiece,
£4,500Late nineteenth century French Rococo chimneypiece,
with scallop shell to the centre of the shaped frieze, the out-turned volute jambs with further scallop shell clasps to the top. Sold with marble hearth as per the image. Hearth size 134.5 cm x 51 cm x 2 cm£4,500 -
Large Neo-Classical floor lamps
£4,500 eachLarge Neo-Classical floor lamps
eighteen light, with glass storm shades, the tapered shaft of waisted pedestal triform base with anthemion to each side, twentieth century.£4,500 each -
Italian giltwood chandelier
£4,500Italian giltwood chandelier
mid to late nineteenth century in the Baroque manner, re-wired and PAT tested.£4,500 -
Nineteenth century statuary marble portrait bust of ‘Clytie’,
£4,500Nineteenth century statuary marble portrait bust of ‘Clytie’,
the female figure shown emerging from lotus leaves, on socle.£4,500 -
Nineteenth century Holland & Sons library table
£4,500Nineteenth century Holland & Sons library table
oak with gilt-tooled leather skiver, raised on lambrequin carved turned and tapered legs, with brass castors.£4,500 -
Nineteenth century French Empire Turquin marble chimneypiece
£4,500Nineteenth century French Empire Turquin marble chimneypiece
the deep moulded shelf supported by volute jambs with paw feet, on footblocks.£4,500 -
Regency slate bull’s eye roundel fireplace
£4,250Regency slate bull’s eye roundel fireplace
with boldly fluted frieze and jambs, with convex moulded corner blocks.£4,250 -
An early Victorian Painswick limestone chimneypiece
£4,200An early Victorian Painswick limestone chimneypiece
the rectangular shelf raised on plain pilaster jambs with moulded caps and square footblocks, the plain frieze with ovolo mould continuing to the interior jamb returns, some wear and restorations,£4,200 -
William IV style patinated bronze and gilt-lacquered brass Colza form three light chandelier,
£4,000William IV style patinated bronze and gilt-lacquered brass Colza form three light chandelier,
with foliate ceiling-rose, the body with central suspended from three chains, each light fitment with bulbous frosted glass shade.£4,000 -
Oushak medallion carpet,
£4,000Oushak medallion carpet,
the soft red ground with central medallion and spandrels to each corner, with attractive banded border. Cleaned and ready to lay.£4,000 -
Portrait of a Young Bride.
£4,000Portrait of a Young Bride.
Large half length portrait in oils showing a dark young bride seated on a red silk chair. Set within a heavily decorated, carved, moulded and gilded Morant style frame. She is dressed in blue with a gold pendant necklace and prominent wedding band and ruby ring.£4,000 -
Joined oak trestle table
£3,950Joined oak trestle table
the framed top with patch repairs, the whole attractively patinated throughout and of good medium oak colour, supplied with sympathetically conceived later extensions. Similar examples shown in 'Oak Furniture, The British Tradition', Victor Chinnery, p.285.£3,950 -
A nineteenth century Devonian marble chimneypiece
£3,900A nineteenth century Devonian marble chimneypiece
the rectangular shelf with chamfer raised on cushion moulded jambs and frieze united by rectangular end-blocks with raised rectangular panels,£3,900 -
Large Persian Bidjar carpet
£3,900Large Persian Bidjar carpet
the blue ground with delicate foliate decoration in purples, yellows, greens and reds, well-worn but robust and secure, cleaned and ready to lay.£3,900 -
A George III carved pine chimneypiece
£3,850A George III carved pine chimneypiece
the rectangular shelf with beautifully carved layers of ornament incorporating bands of dentil, lambrequin and other mouldings, above a frieze ornamented in deep relief with scrolling foliate carvings and centred by a tablet applied with a ribbon-tied swag of roses, raised on panelled jambs cut with arched fielded panels, raised on block feet,£3,850 -
Pair of early eighteenth century style walnut and leather upholstered armchairs,
£3,850Pair of early eighteenth century style walnut and leather upholstered armchairs,
the central splat crossbanded, with carving to the seat rail and cabriole legs.£3,850 -
Georgian style polished steel and iron fire basket,
£3,850Georgian style polished steel and iron fire basket,
the arched top rear panel with tazza draped in bellflowers, with tapered urn topped standards united by pierced serpentine fret. C.1900.£3,850 -
Pair of French Louis XV style ormolu chenets,
£3,800Pair of French Louis XV style ormolu chenets,
each with sphinx on a c-scroll rococo base, one holding a cat, the other a monkey.£3,800 -
Nineteenth century Italian bronze model of Seated Hermes
£3,800Nineteenth century Italian bronze model of Seated Hermes
stamped 'GIORGIO SOMMER FOUNDRY, NAPLES', set on marble plinth base.£3,800 -
The Age of Innocence
£3,800The Age of Innocence
A 19th Century genre painting in oils after Sir Joshua Reynolds originally entitled A Little Girl but better known as The Age of Innocence. A barefooted small child in a white dress is shown seated in a sylvan bower. Set in fine, ornate, carved and gilded Maratta frame with scalloped corners.£3,800 -
Persian Heriz carpet
£3,750Persian Heriz carpet
a good robust and vibrantly coloured carpet, restored, edges re-bound, cleaned and ready to lay.£3,750 -
Early twentieth century mahogany and satinwood ‘Carlton House’ desk,
£3,750Early twentieth century mahogany and satinwood ‘Carlton House’ desk,
the whole with extensive decorative inlay and gilt-brass cabinet furniture, the tooled-leather writing surface being extendable, on tapered legs with spade feet and castors.£3,750 -
Pair of elaborate Louis XVI gilt-bronze wall appliques
£3,500 the pairPair of elaborate Louis XVI gilt-bronze wall appliques
in the style of celebrated eighteenth century French bronzier Lucien François Feuchere, the bodies suspended from tied ribbons, the central stems with flaming urns, issuing a pair of rose flower clasped branches, re-wired and PAT tested.£3,500 the pair -
French Pompadour fireplace in Carrara marble,
£3,500French Pompadour fireplace in Carrara marble,
early twentieth century in the Louis XV manner, the shaped and moulded shelf above panelled frieze with oval medallion to the centre, on angled volute jambs.£3,500 -
A large Turkish carpet,
£3,450A large Turkish carpet,
the claret field centred with a shaped medallion with conforming spandrels to the corners and a wide floral border; soft pinks, blues and creams, pleasantly and quite evenly worn without being too low,£3,450 -
Antique French bronze model of the Wounded Amazon by Barbedienne
£3,400Antique French bronze model of the Wounded Amazon by Barbedienne
with rich brown patina, stamped to the base.£3,400 -
Portrait of an Homme du Monde.
£3,300Portrait of an Homme du Monde.
Large gilt framed half length portrait in oils showing a silk-coated, mustachioed gentleman with double breasted waistcoat and gold watch-chain. His wing tip collar, open at the neck, with silk ascot and tie ring, touseled coiffure and somewhat portly presentation hint at a man of the world.£3,300 -
Late Victorian brass ceiling light
£3,000Late Victorian brass ceiling light
the frame composed of c-scrolls, with frosted glass shades, re-wired and PAT tested£3,000 -
Pair of late nineteenth century cast iron urns,
£3,000 the pairPair of late nineteenth century cast iron urns,
on plain plinths, with many layers of overpainting, small section of damage to the base of one urn.£3,000 the pair -
Nineteenth century overmantel mirror,
£3,000Nineteenth century overmantel mirror,
giltwood and composition, the frame elaborately formed of vines laden with grapes, surmounted by foliate cresting, with some losses to the composition, the plate-glass with heavy foxing.£3,000 -
Girl With a Bird,
£3,000Girl With a Bird,
Gilt framed oil on panel 'subject picture' of a girl holding a bird cage. After Sir Joshua Reynolds P.R.A. The companion piece to Age of Innocence Early 19th Century.£3,000 -
Mid-twentieth century European Ushak carpet
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Nineteenth century Soumak carpet,
£2,800Nineteenth century Soumak carpet,
with three central medallions, worn but still vibrantly coloured, areas of damage consolidated, edges rebound, cleaned and ready to lay.£2,800 -
Queen Anne brass and wrought iron fire basket
£2,800Queen Anne brass and wrought iron fire basket
with urn finials, the cabriole legs with claw and ball feet, the rear legs replaced.£2,800 -
Pair of antique ‘Doulton ‘stoneware urns and pedestals,
£2,800 the pairPair of antique ‘Doulton ‘stoneware urns and pedestals,
of squat form with gadrooned body, the fielded plinths with egg and dart and guilloche bands.£2,800 the pair -
Georgian frame chimneypiece
£2,750Georgian frame chimneypiece
with bead mould surrounding the opening, significant wear to the shelf.£2,750 -
Nineteenth century Horton Stone Gothic fire surround or interior,
£2,750Nineteenth century Horton Stone Gothic fire surround or interior,
with shallow arch, in attractively figured stone.£2,750 -
Small French Rococo Carrara marble fireplace
£2,600Small French Rococo Carrara marble fireplace
with scallop shell to the centre of the shaped frieze.£2,600 -
A wrought-iron Arts & Crafts canopied fireplace front,
£2,600A wrought-iron Arts & Crafts canopied fireplace front,
the tapering flanking up-stands or staukes with open petalled finials and splayed feet united by the swept, riveted canopy and the down-hearth grate front beneath, with single horizontal bar and scroll spandrels,£2,600 -
Large hexagonal brass hall lantern
£2,500Large hexagonal brass hall lantern
with six light fitment within the glazed body, twentieth century. Re-wired and PAT tested.£2,500 -
Large hexagonal brass hall lantern,
£2,500Large hexagonal brass hall lantern,
with six light fitment within the glazed body, twentieth century. Re-wired and PAT tested.£2,500 -
Pair of French nineteenth century gilt-bronze chenets,
£2,400Pair of French nineteenth century gilt-bronze chenets,
the flaming urn finials with inset medallions depicting Hadrian and Trajan,£2,400 -
Nineteenth century scagliola pedestal,
£2,350 -
Nineteenth century pollard oak bookcase,
£2,350Nineteenth century pollard oak bookcase,
with bold egg and dart undermould, the doors with brass grills enclosing adjustable interior shelving, on sledge feet.£2,350 -
George III style fire basket,
£2,250George III style fire basket,
with pieced and engraved fret set between two columnar standards, with urn finials. Mid-twentieth century.£2,250 -
Nineteenth century patinated brass hall lantern
£2,200Nineteenth century patinated brass hall lantern
glazed and with single internal light fitment, each side with scallop shell and foliate cresting. Re-wired£2,200 -
Nineteenth century Sabicu library table
£2,200Nineteenth century Sabicu library table
of unusual configuration and size, with oppositing drawers to the short sides of the rectangular top, the tapered and turned column with decorative band moulding supported by quatreform base, the scroll feet with castors.£2,200 -
Small Art Nouveau cast iron fire basket
£2,200 -
Victorian brass, iron and steel firegrate,
£2,200Victorian brass, iron and steel firegrate,
with polished steel fret-cut apron, scrolled standards and bold urn finials. Restored.£2,200 -
Fine and intricately worked wrought iron fire screen
£2,200Fine and intricately worked wrought iron fire screen
Scottish, in the manner of Sir Robert Lorimer, the central decorative panel with repeating scrolls interwoven with foliage and thistles backed by mesh.£2,200 -
Pair of antique cast iron Campana urns on plinths,
£2,000 the pair -
Pair of French gilt brass wall lights,
£2,000 the pairPair of French gilt brass wall lights,
with tied ribbon wall mounts and naturalistic sconces, re-wired and PAT tested£2,000 the pair -
An Edwardian carved pine fire surround,
£1,875An Edwardian carved pine fire surround,
the rectangular shelf above a plain frieze centred by a tablet applied with a beautifully carved tazza in relief, raised on eared jambs, the whole boxed-out with later deep returns,£1,875 -
Pair of Victorian salt glazed terracotta faux-bois strawberry planters,
£1,850 the pairPair of Victorian salt glazed terracotta faux-bois strawberry planters,
each naturalistically modelled as tree trunks.£1,850 the pair -
Pair of nineteenth century bronze table lamps,
£1,800 the pair
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The Four Elements, Earth by Francisco Bores, Verve Vol. 1 / No. 1.
£600The Four Elements, Earth by Francisco Bores, Verve Vol. 1 / No. 1.
The Verve Review was a purposefully luxurious. It ran from 1937 to 1960, but with only 38 editions available, due to the high degree of design and editorial work dedicated to each issue. Each edition contained unique lithographic prints, commissioned by the editor, and each cover a double-page lithograph elaborated by one of the artists contained within. It was the brainchild of its editor Stratis Eleftheriades, a Greek National who moved to Paris in the early thirties to take part in the growing Modernist movement, writing under the name of Teriade.£600 -
The Dance, by Henri Matisse, Jan – March 1939 / No. 4.
£1,200The Dance, by Henri Matisse, Jan – March 1939 / No. 4.
The Verve Review was a purposefully luxurious. It ran from 1937 to 1960, but with only 38 editions available, due to the high degree of design and editorial work dedicated to each issue. Each edition contained unique lithographic prints, commissioned by the editor, and each cover a double-page lithograph elaborated by one of the artists contained within. It was the brainchild of its editor Stratis Eleftheriades, a Greek National who moved to Paris in the early thirties to take part in the growing Modernist movement, writing under the name of Teriade.£1,200 -
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£800Printemps by Marc Chagall, Verve Vol. 1 / No. 3.
The Verve Review was a purposefully luxurious. It ran from 1937 to 1960, but with only 38 editions available, due to the high degree of design and editorial work dedicated to each issue. Each edition contained unique lithographic prints, commissioned by the editor, and each cover a double-page lithograph elaborated by one of the artists contained within. It was the brainchild of its editor Stratis Eleftheriades, a Greek National who moved to Paris in the early thirties to take part in the growing Modernist movement, writing under the name of Teriade.£800 -
Head of a Girl by George Rouault, Verve Vol 2 / No. 5-6.
£800Head of a Girl by George Rouault, Verve Vol 2 / No. 5-6.
The Verve Review was a purposefully luxurious. It ran from 1937 to 1960, but with only 38 editions available, due to the high degree of design and editorial work dedicated to each issue. Each edition contained unique lithographic prints, commissioned by the editor, and each cover a double-page lithograph elaborated by one of the artists contained within. It was the brainchild of its editor Stratis Eleftheriades, a Greek National who moved to Paris in the early thirties to take part in the growing Modernist movement, writing under the name of Teriade.£800