Stunning mid century Italian Murano green and red Sommerso vase. Couldn’t help taking them all home. Mid century Italian Murano green and red Sommerso glass vase. 1955 30cm x 12cm Three 19th Century English glass dumps. 15cm 12.5cm 7cm Unusual Italian retro style brass and glass ball cluster table lamp on marble base. 57cm x 44cm
Unusual late 19th century lithographs dedicated to the palm family – Elizabeth Blackwell Look what arrived to my shop this morning Finished by hand in watercolour. 50cm x 34cm unframed. 22 perfect Elizabeth Blackwell’s 1730 15 19th century Japanese woodblock prints. Never had these before. Can’t wait to plan the framing with Vicki Hutchins…
Fifteen 19th century Japanese hand coloured botanical lithographs. Just arrived from Europe. 37x27cm See photos of reverse side.
I bought an unusual Australian made retro vase today. I think I still like the original circular vase better, as makes a more traditional display. I’d love to hear what my friends think? And customers. I added photos of the circular vase and the last with the previous flowers.
Charlie in workshop with Jack, our dog. Miss having Charlie to teach the trade and Jack hanging around. I look forward to next year continuing our great routine… Except Charlie will need to be here a little earlier. Not that I can talk! Like father like son
My wonderful friend Mary made her weekly visit this morning. Today she brought me some pretty flowers from the QLD Golden Shower tree in her garden.
20th century Australian hand painted pottery vase With outback landscape, blue sky and fine clouds. H.22cm Dia.24.5cm The larger with a hairline crack. H.32cm Dia.34cm
17th Century English Oak Livery Cupboard – AA1664 The two sectioned hinged moulded top above a deep arched fielded panelled iron hinged door, surrounded by an unusual deep rectangular moulded frieze, resting on stump moulded feet. Having attractive double panelled sides and beautifully knotted backboards. C. 1680 H: 76 cm W: 60 cm D: 42 cm
Unusual late 19th century hand coloured lithographs of palms – Basil Besler. After nearly two years of retirement sale and selling 2/3 of my entire stock at heavily reduced prices. I was nearly at the end of trading, until my Son Charlie and daughter Allie informed me they would like to take over the family business. This is very touching to me, I love their devotion to my business of 34 years. So SALE signs about to be removed pricing back to normal.
Arriving from Europe soon. Eight Beslers Several of these I’ve never stocked before. Type ‘Besler’ into search to see many examples I’ve sold over the years… Prints from the first edition of Hortus Estettensis by Basil Besler. First edition 1613 second 1641, third 1713.
Charlie’s farewell at Behruz recently I’m so happy I popped in to see Charlie give his gift of appreciation to Amir & Omid, for having him work there this year. Charlie had the number plate ‘Behruz’ made. Was very special seeing them open the box. The boys and entire wonderful staff have been a true blessing for Charlie, like a second family.
I cleverly (not) sold my art drawers, architectural drawers last week Cleaning them up before delivery to a very nice couple. But yesterday I purchased a huge amount of incredible 17th – 18th century botanicals. Besler’s 1613, Blackwell’s 1730 amazing 18th century palm engravings.
The beauty of plants and flowers in your home. I recently replaced the plants to my jardinier in living/dining room. They’re quite perfect, but very hard to photograph. I have many plants inside and outside my apartment, most belonged to my mother Nina, so I love having them around. I look after my plants even compliment every now and then.. The flowers I regularly place on my dining table “interlopers” to the indoor plants are also well maintained, trimmed and re watered, to last as long as possible. Thought I’d take a few quick snaps this morning and post. Flowers and antiques blend beautifully ✨
Ongoing Retirement Sale Two out of three storerooms SOLD! My son, Charlie will be joining the business next year and eventually taking over. It’s wonderful having his fresh energy involved. UP TO 50% OFF all stock. Come in and see the rarest pieces in Australia!