I did stop at Vic le Compte the next day. Of the ten antiquaires Teddy has mentioned only two remained, and both these were closed. The phone number of one them was painted on the door of his shop but he was away for the day his wife said. She suggested I phone the other […]
Gilli has been travelling to France for the last 19 years – on the road in search of objects of use and beauty to nourish the eye and the heart. Country antiques, primarily from France, but also Spain, Italy and Sweden. Fruitwoods, elm and oak as well as original paint finishes, or respectfully restored with […]
Unusual pair of six arm candelabra married with 18th century gilded and painted bases. The metal bears traces of the original gilding. The arms slot into the uprights and can be detatched. Height 132 cm x width 92 cm x depth 48 cm. SOLD.
Belgian still life on paper, Cubist and Impressionist influence. Newly mounted. Oak frame. 56 cm h x 71 cm w. £325. https://www.lorfordsantiques.com/20-th-century-still-life-comporte-stand-with-fruit-wd7526363
At the back end of last year I took additional space at Hangar One at Lorford’s which has been my delight. The Hangars are three miles outside Tetbury on Babdown Airfield and are open Monday to Saturday 9.00 to 17.30 (Sundays by appointment). But be aware – they are not heated!
With a 10cm thick bleached oak top this early 20th century table from Belgium is hefty to say the least. 75 cm h x 250cm w x 80cm d. Please contact me for further details or visit www.lorfordsantiques.com. Other items in the image are also available at Lorfords, Hangar One, Babdown just outside Tetbury. SOLD.
Beautifully coloured watercolour of Cheyne Row. Signed Kaposy, dated 1958. SOLD.
Two door pine buffet with working lock and key, and one internal shelf. Later painted in a chalky muted apricot and off white. SOLD.
Join us this coming Saturday for the fifth Country Brocante at Daylesford, Kingham, Gloucestershire. Large, airy marquees will be housing a fine selection of decorative antiques plus a host of lifestyle accessories and wares. Tickets online from The Country Brocante. 9.30am to 5.00pm. Tickets also available on the door but there will be a limited […]
Wonderfully evocative scene with mums in their summer frocks, gathered on deckchairs, knitting or chattingk (notice the errant ball of wool). Children on the beach in the white swim caps and ruched swimming costumes of the time. Islands and pier in the background. Unframed. SOLD.
Pastel colours to this evocative Belgian painting, mounted and in a gold frame. SOLD.
“Curate” by Lynda Gardener and Ali Heath is a delicious and inspiring new interiors publication. I am delighted to have been included in their list of shopping resources.
The best of Provencal pinks – vintage fabrics stitched onto French linen backing. With new feather pads 55cm x 30cm. SOLD.
Framed watercolour of the interior of a café in Jaffa painted in 1936. SOLD.
French oil of boats in a harbour. Signed Cavarlé. Bright and evocative (especially when one hasn’t had the briney whiff of seaweed in a while). 64cm high x 78cm wide x 5cm deep. SOLD.
Six mahogany dining chairs typical of an 1830’s German or Dutch interior have been given a distressed paint finish and are newly upholstered with natural fibres and finished in a neutral linen. Price £695.
Substantial pine armoire from the Alsace region. Internal hat shelf above a divider – two half shelves to one side and space for potential hanging or additional shelves on the other. Working lock and key. The armoire has a later chalk paint and wax finish in a soft blue grey. 197 cm high x 176 […]
French oil on board of two boats on a wide river. Pretty gilt wood frame with aqua tones picked out. 35cm high x 51cm wide x 5cm deep. SOLD.
A weighty metal lamp frame, now inverted for decorative use with candles – on a table, in the garden. SOLD
With original mirror plate and back boards, a lovely frame taken back to its original finish. 120cm high x 86 cm wide. SOLD.
A hardworking table, simply made with a substantial top. 75cm high x 119cm wide x 63 cm deep. From central Europe. SOLD.
A two door buffet, hand made to fit against a slope in a wall – the right side tapers down slightly. It sits on a new plinth and the original green, typical of the Auvergne palette of ochres, greens and yellows, has been refreshed in places. The paint around the escutcheon is in its original […]
Robust early 19th century French oak buffet in a later white painted finish. Bun feet at the front. Attractive fielded doors. One internal shelf. Working lock and key. 91cm high x 140 cm wide x 55 cm deep. SOLD.
Rustic French farmhouse table in beech and oak with one drawer. 73cm high (59 cm clearance) x 170 cm wide x 75.5 cm deep. Chalk paint with a water resistant wax finish. The top has been lightly paint washed but the grain of the beech wood shows through. Seats six. SOLD.
