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 (1920-1981) A Rare 'Thistle' Form, circa 1970
Opalescent Bacchantes vase
Demetre Chiparus 'Alméria' a Large and Impressive Cold-painted Bronze and Carved Ivory Sculpture, circa 1925
Pair of Despres Candleabra
George Frampton Bronze - Peter Pan
'Lighter than Air' statue by Ferninand Preiss - subject to inspection by Mark Oliver

Highlights from past auctions

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
Demetre H. Chiparus (Roumanian, 1886-1947)
Sold for US$ 88,900 inc. premium
Demetre H. Chiparus (Roumanian, 1886-1947)
A Sam Maloof walnut and ebony rocking chair
Sold for US$ 80,500 inc. premium
Sam Maloof (American, 1916-2009) Rocking chair, 1986
Harry Bertoia 'Dandelion Burst' (to be repaired)
Sold for US$ 152,500 inc. premium
Harry Bertoia (American, 1915-1978) Dandelion, circa 1966

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