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
'Lighter than Air' statue by Ferninand Preiss - subject to inspection by Mark Oliver
'Spring Awakening' statue by Ferninand Preiss - subject to inspection by Mark Oliver

Highlights from past auctions

Robert Wallace Martin An Unrecorded Early Stoneware Bed Warmer Modelled as a Tortoise, 1880
Sold for £46,850 inc. premium
Robert Wallace Martin An Unrecorded Early Stoneware Bed Warmer Modelled as a Tortoise, 1880
Bruno Zach 'The Riding Crop' an Impressive Green and Gilt Patinated Bronze Study, circa 1930
Sold for £85,250 inc. premium
Bruno Zach 'The Riding Crop' an Impressive Green and Gilt Patinated Bronze Study, circa 1930
A Sam Maloof walnut and ebony rocking chair
Sold for US$ 80,500 inc. premium
Sam Maloof (American, 1916-2009) Rocking chair, 1986
Demetre Chiparus 'The Dolly Sisters' a large bronze and ivory group
Sold for £277,250 inc. premium
Demetre Chiparus 'The Dolly Sisters' an Important Large Size Art Deco Cold-Painted Bronze and Carved Ivory Group, circa 1925

Contacts

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News

William Morris (American, born 1957) Zhejiang Man, from the Man Adorned series, 2001
8 May 2013
Bonhams New York to offer important studio glass from the collection of Dr. Anthony Terrana
William Moorcroft 'Alhambra' a Large Twin-handled Macintyre vase, circa 1903
19 Feb 2013
Bonhams celebrates Queen Mary's favored pottery with centenary auction
René Lalique 'Victoire' a Car Mascot, design 1928
16 Jan 2013
Bonhams First Decorative Arts Sale in Paris Celebrates the Styles That Helped to Shape Modernism - Art Deco and Art Nouveau
Demetre Chiparus 'The Dolly Sisters' a large bronze and ivory group
14 Nov 2012
Stunning Art-Deco sculpture of iconic performers 'The Dolly Sisters' sells for £277,250 at Bonhams
A Mouseman wardrobe
6 Nov 2012
Early Mouseman suite linked to Everest campaign resurfaces at Bonhams
Newell Convers Wyeth (American, 1882-1945) Rocky Shore 25 x 30in
18 Oct 2012
Wyeth, Waugh Seascapes and Tiffany lamps lead Bonhams Fall auction in New Hampshire
A Birger Kaipiainen for Arabia stoneware and metal bronze 'Bead Bird' figure 1960
3 Oct 2012
Rare, award winning 1960s Scandinavian 'Bead Bird' leads Fall 20th Century Decorative Arts auction in Los Angeles
17 Sep 2012
Wyeth paintings, maritime ship portraits and americana on the auction block at Bonhams this Fall
A Clare Falkenstein copper and Venetian glass collar
14 Aug 2012
Jewelry by artists and designers on offer at Bonhams Los Angeles in October
7 Aug 2012
Important sculpture of tragic Dolly sisters, icons of the Jazz Age for sale at Bonhams
13 Jun 2012
Art deco sculpture, Austrian Silver and Contemporary studio glass lead the bon hams 20th Century Decorative Arts Auction
Lalique
6 Jun 2012
Sale of colourful Lalique vases at Bonhams includes one of his rarest designs
A Tiffany Studios Favrile glass and bronze Trumpet Creeper table lamp circa 1910
24 May 2012
Bonhams to offer Tiffany studio highlights as part of the June 20th Century Decorative Arts auction
A Sam Maloof walnut and ebony rocking chair
4 Apr 2012
One of a kind Los Angeles city residence designed by Hutton Wilkinson for Tony Duquette Studios to highlight spring auction
19 Mar 2012
"Conversation Piece" Auction of unique Dutch contemporary ceramics based on Dutch Old Master paintings to benefit the Wallace Collection

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Valuation events

Daniel Garber (American, 1880-1958) Spring Planting - Stony Ridge 25 x 30in
Granville Redmond, Poppies Landscape, oil on canas
A pair of engraved vases with classical maidens
A Royal Doulton figure 'Negligee'
Daniel Garber (American, 1880-1958) Spring Planting - Stony Ridge 25 x 30in
Daniel Garber (American, 1880-1958) Spring Planting - Stony Ridge 25 x 30in
Daniel Garber (American, 1880-1958) Spring Planting - Stony Ridge 25 x 30in
Granville Redmond, Poppies Landscape, oil on canas
Wemyss Garden Seat
A large blue and white 'lotus' dish Kangxi six-character mark and of the period [CHECK]
Daniel Garber (American, 1880-1958) Spring Planting - Stony Ridge 25 x 30in
An important George III carved mahogany serpentine concertina-action tea table attributed to Mayhew and Ince?, in the French Hepplewhite taste
Daniel Garber (American, 1880-1958) Spring Planting - Stony Ridge 25 x 30in
Anne Redpath, OBE RSA ARA LLD ARWS ROI RBA (British, 1895-1965) Continental hill town 30 x 42cm. (11 13/16 x 16 9/16in.)
Daniel Garber (American, 1880-1958) Spring Planting - Stony Ridge 25 x 30in
Daniel Garber (American, 1880-1958) Spring Planting - Stony Ridge 25 x 30in
Daniel Garber (American, 1880-1958) Spring Planting - Stony Ridge 25 x 30in
Granville Redmond, Poppies Landscape, oil on canas
Granville Redmond, Poppies Landscape, oil on canas
Another Royal Worcester Painted Fruit 'Bow' vase and cover by David Fuller, late 20th century
Granville Redmond, Poppies Landscape, oil on canas
William Moorcroft 'Carp' a Fine and Rare Florian Double Gourd Vase, circa 1902
Granville Redmond, Poppies Landscape, oil on canas
A rare Clarice Cliff 'Red Cafe' coffee set
Granville Redmond, Poppies Landscape, oil on canas
René Lalique 'Perruches' a Vase, design 1919

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