Late 19th Century Australian Blackwood Library Chair
Late 19th Century Australian Blackwood Library Chair
1890-1900
Opened H.87cm W.41cm D.56cm
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A Beautifully Faded 18th Century French Fruitwood Louis XV Buffet a Deux Corps
CDF500
An impressive piece for your entrance, living area or kitchen.
A beautifully faded 18th Century French fruitwood Louis XV buffet a deux corps
The well moulded cornice, above a figured fruitwood top-rail, With two long panelled doors, attached by long stylish hinges.
The base having two slender moulded drawers, above two panelled doors and a well suited shaped apron, resting on attractive cabriole legs.
Having all the original steel work, handles, escutcheons and hinges.
The overall faded patina is exceptional, and brings this piece to the top of its market, as NOT over restored.
Exceptional.
$9,800
C.1770
Note: No GST as consignment.
Late 19th Century Australian Blackwood Library Chair
Late 19th Century Australian Blackwood Library Chair
1890-1900
Opened H.87cm W.41cm D.56cm
The Old ‘Swipe Right’ Sale Trick!
Business has reopened in Malvern village, so several of us are having sales to celebrate.
I’ve decided to have this very generous sale, the cheeky title ‘Swipe Right’ has certainly been getting attention…
I’d like to get the year back to the amazing start back in Feb-March…
Come see me between 11-4 Mon-Sat or contact for an after hours appointment.
Looking forward to seeing you soon!
-Jamie
Upcoming Full Page ‘Period Home Living’ Photographed by Russell Winnell
One of my upcoming full pages in this years ‘Period Home Living’ Photographed as always by Russell Winnell
Featuring one of the best 18th Century English oak dressers I’ve stocked. with my favourite of all Mali Moir’s charcoals of a Cape Warthog.
I’ve always loved mixing old with new, especially when both are the best of the best.
A Collection of Rare Mid 19th Century French, Hand Coloured Wood Engravings Part Two
A Collection of Rare Mid 19th Century French, Hand Coloured Wood Engravings
Watercolours and vegetable dye inks.
1855 France
Single $380 ea
Multiple $300 ea
25cm x 17cm
A Collection of Rare Mid 19th Century French, Hand Coloured Wood Engravings
A Collection of Rare Mid 19th Century French, Hand Coloured Wood Engravings
Watercolours and vegetable dye inks.
1855 France
Single $380 ea
Multiple $300 ea
25cm x 17cm
Extremely Rare Chromoxylography ‘Goody Two Shoes’ Edmund Evans/Walter Crane
‘Goody Two Shoes’
From the best wood engraver of the 19th century.
Artist-Designer Walter Crane (1845-1915)
Printed and Engraved by Edmund Evans (1826-1905)
Reissue of plates. Medium-wood engraving. Slowly section in colour.
Type of wood engraving- Chromoxylography.
Walter Cranes initial in each plate.
Goody Two Shoes, Aladdin & The Yellow Dwarf.
Extremely rare.
28x23cm – 45x27cm
Extremely Rare Chromoxylography ‘The Yellow Dwarf’ Edmund Evans/Walter Crane
From the best wood engraver of the 19th century.
Artist-Designer Walter Crane (1845-1915)
Printed and Engraved by Edmund Evans (1826-1905)
Reissue of plates. Medium-wood engraving. Slowly section in colour.
Type of wood engraving- Chromoxylography.
Walter Cranes initial in each plate.
Goody Two Shoes, Aladdin & The Yellow Dwarf.
Extremely rare.
28x23cm – 45x27cm
Late 19th Century Australian Blackwood Library Chair
Late 19th Century Australian Blackwood Library Chair
1890-1900
Opened H.87cm W.41cm D.56cm
In Defence of Clutter
In Defence of Clutter – Australian Period Home Style Article
Written by Henry Buckenham (Allpress Inc).
Apologies for your misspelt surname in the Article Henry!
Excerpt: We live in a world where clarity, sterility and purpose are the defining features of interior design. Forensic suits and cotton booties have replaced the tradition of shoes off at the door. Clutter has become an ugly word, but when did an appreciation of things become an offence against principles of design?
GATHERING WALNUT TREASURES IN MAY IN THE UK
ART COLLECTION FRAMING
ART COLLECTION FRAMING – STYLE STATEMENTS BY JAMIE ALLPRESS
Written and Published by my beautiful friend Carolyn McDowell who runs thecultureconceptcircle.com
Link to article here “Art Collection Framing”
Brownlow Interior Design @ Milton Wine
I sub-let the shop next door to Milton Wine Bar and keep part of the garage for displays.
‘Brownlow Interior Design’ dressed this months room.
However, will stay as over the Christmas and New Year period.
Barbara and Alexandra Brownlow did a fantastic job, bringing the space to life with my furniture, Imari and art, adding their signature parrots, French Louis Style settee, Colefax and Fowler curtains, brass floor lamp, Chinese blue & white umbrella stands, Bragg & Co jungle green lamps and Behruz Studios pure wool flat weave rug.
Thanks Alex & Barb for your fantastic display.
An Impressive Recent Restoration
Bringing your most loved peices back to life.
Jamie Allpress and Shane Smith have been bringing pre-loved fine furniture back to life for 80 years between them.
Restoring furniture in the correct way is very important.
We also offer in house restoration and French Polishing services such as Staircases and Fireplaces…
If you would like some advice or an idea on how much a piece would cost to restore you can visit us at our store, call 9824 8551 or email with photos of the piece – jamie@allpress-antiques.com.au
1970s French Retro Gilt Sunburst Wall Mirror
AA2097
1970s French Retro Gilt Sunburst Wall Mirror
Stunning lines
Dia. 74cm