The Hand Of Man Volume 13 - Premium Art Book | Stunning Photography Collection | Perfect for Home Decor, Coffee Table Display & Art Enthusiasts

Episode 13 – TEFAF 1, Show 1, Maastricht, Holland Agnew’s, Julian Agnew, London A portrait of the Cavendish family children painted by Sir Thomas Lawrence, in 1790, when he was 21 years old; Portrait by Sir Thomas Lawrence of a lady; Two Turner watercolours. Agnew’s represented Turner during his life. Pelham Galleries, Alan Rubin, London An outstanding Harpsicord made in London in 1793, by Abraham and Joseph Kirkman and beautifully played by Alan Rubin. Lin + Emile Deletaille, Emile Deletaille, Brussels A dogun mask from Mali of a woman with a baby, around 200 years old; A Mayan figure from Veracruz (6th-9th century AD) in clay; A classic Mayan Lord from Guatemala from the 4th century, with a head dress of the feathered serpent; Hamaquaqui figure from the 6th century in Ecuador; Three Mayan warriors from the highlands of Guatemala. Mallett, London An 1810 Worcester porcelain table setting for dessert, Chamberlain pattern; German silver platters made for George III; Blades’ crystal chandeliers, around 1810; Twelve 18th century Chippendale chairs; An Edwardian silver bell, spring wound, early 20th century, from Chester; Very rare Amber cabinet made at the end of the 17th century, with amber from the Baltic. Giovanni Pratesi Antiquario, Signora Pratesi, Florence An important late 16th century sculpture by Poggini; A pair of allegorical paintings by Dandini, representing Faith and Justice; A painting of Lucrezia by Dandini; The head of a child martyr sculptured in one piece of marble with its oval frame, with inlays of coloured marble, close to the style of Domenico Poggini, of the 16th century. Axel Vervoordt, Antwerp and Gravenwezel, Belgium A rare blue and white ceramic stove made in 1763 in Bern. Interesting history. Hall & Knight, Nicholas Hall & Richard Knight, London & New York A 17th century painting by David Teniers showing the collection of pictures of Archduke Leopold Wilhelm with paintings by the great Masters. Fascinating background and history given by Nicholas and Richard. The Textile Gallery, London 16th century Throne carpet from the Imperial Palace in Peking. An interesting story about its acquisition.