1600-x-300-Page-Header-2-1600x300
1600-x-300-Page-Header-2-1600x300

International Decorative Arts

Gibson’s Decorative Arts department is renowned for achieving exceptional results for both private collections and individual pieces across a broad range of collecting interests. Our expertise spans porcelain & ceramics, fine glass, English & European silver, statuary, clocks & horology, rugs, carpets & tapestries, candelabra & chandeliers.

We have regular curated auctions across these categories, presented for sale with in-person viewings at our rooms. See below for more information.

Porcelain & Ceramics

Feature fine 17th, 18th, and 19th-century English and Continental porcelain, including renowned makers such as Worcester, Bow, Chelsea, Spode, Minton, Coalport, Wedgwood, and Staffordshire. Our selection also encompasses exceptional pieces from European factories, including Vienna, Meissen, Sèvres, Limoges, and Delft.

A mixed pair of Royal Worcester vases with covers by John Stinton and Harry Davis, 1907, sold $18,300

English & European Silver, Objets de Vertu

Explore a curated selection of 17th to 19th-century sterling silver from England, Continental Europe, Russia, and America, crafted by renowned silversmiths like Cartier, Fabergé, Tiffany & Co., and Georg Jensen. Our department also specialises in Objets de Vertu—intricate, practical items embellished with precious metals, filigree, enamels, or gemstones, designed for collectors who appreciate both beauty and utility.

A unique sterling silver and silver gilt eighteen light candelabra by Stuart Devlin, London, 1975, sold $31,720

Fine Glass & Crystal

Exquisite glassware and crystal, including Murano, Lalique, Baccarat, Bohemia Crystal, Loetz, Tiffany, Thomas Webb and classic English glass. Our collections also feature Georgian cut glass and stemware, as well as unique pieces of studio and art glass, showcasing craftsmanship across centuries and regions.

Gabriel Argy-Rousseau (1885-1953)
A 'Moray Eel' mounted lighting plate, sold $7,320

Bronze & Marble Statuary

Including fine cast bronzes, architectural and decorative sculpted marble statuary.

Faun and Nymph
An Art Deco silvered bronze figural group by Pierre le Faguays (1892-1962), sold $19,520

 

Clocks & Horology

Gibson's handle quality clocks from all eras, including upright and grandfather clocks, hanging cartel clocks, mantel and carriage clocks.

An impressive Louis XV style ormolu mantel clock, circa 1830, sold $9,120

Rugs, Carpets and Tapestries

Antique Indian & Persian rugs, carpets and textiles, alongside French Aubusson tapestries and wall hangings.

A Kashan rug, Iran, circa 1920, sold $5,120

Candelabra & Chandeliers

Gibson's offers antique and early-mid 20th century chandeliers and small to large decorative and functional candelabra.

An impressive pair of Louis XV style ormolu mounted porphyry candelabra, French, 19th century, sold $5,600

Explore 20th Century Design

Highlights

Specialists

Jennifer Gibson

Jennifer Gibson

Head of Valuations

Dennice Collett

Dennice Collett

Head of Decorative Arts

Looking to sell?

Get in touch with one of our specialists to arrange a complimentary and obligation-free appointment.

Get in touch