René Lalique 'Perruches', design 1919
René Lalique 'Perruches', design 1919

20th Century Decorative Arts

The 20th Century Decorative Arts department at Bonhams showcases a wide range of glass, metalwares, sculpture and furniture from the period 1860 to the present day.

We focus on designers and makers from the Arts and Crafts, Art Nouveau and Art Deco periods as well as Contemporary Ceramics and Glass.

Bronze and ivory sculpture by artists such as Chiparus, Priess and Lorenzl have soared in value in recent years. The market is also very active for Lalique and Daum glass and silver by Georg Jensen and Liberty & Co.

Lots in future auctions

Hans Coper A Cup on Stand with Disc
Lalique
An Edgar Brandt hallway, console table with inset marble top, a stepped section of marble missing to the base of the table.
Dagobert Peche for the Wiener Werkstätte a Five Piece Silver Coffee Set, 1922
Rene Lalique 'Bacchantes' a Vase, design 1927
Lalique

Highlights from past auctions

Demeter H. Chiparus (Romanian, 1888-1950) 'Antinea'
Sold for £78,000 inc. premium
Demetre Chiparus 'Antinea' An Impressive Cold Painted Bronze and Ivory Figure of an Egyptian Dancer, circa 1930
Demetre Chiparus 'Les Amis de Toujours (Friends Forever)' An Impressive Cold-Painted Bronze and Ivory Figural Group on Stand, circa 1925
Sold for £43,200 inc. premium
Demetre Chiparus 'Les Amis de Toujours (Friends Forever)' An Impressive Cold-Painted Bronze and Ivory Figural Group on Stand, circa 1925
René Lalique 'Martin-Pêcheurs' a Vase, design 1923
Sold for £26,250 inc. premium
René Lalique 'Martin-Pêcheurs' a Vase, design 1923
Demetre Chiparus 'Dancer of Kapathala' a large cold-painted bronze and carved ivory Figure, circa 1925
Sold for £24,000 inc. premium
Demetre Chiparus 'Dancer of Kapurthala' a large cold-painted bronze and carved ivory Figure, circa 1925

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