Bernard Shapero @bernardshapero of @shaperorarebooks presents an extraordinary 17th-century album of Ottoman watercolours, a rare example of early export art from the Turkish empire.
Containing 160 hand-painted works, this remarkable album captures a wide-ranging visual record of Ottoman life and culture. Only one other comparable album is known to exist—in the Library of Congress, featuring 120 works in a closely related style.
A treasure of both historical and artistic significance, the album was one of the highlights on view at the fair, offered by one of London’s leading dealers in rare books, manuscripts and prints, based on New Bond Street.
Videographer: Omar Barchetta
Containing 160 hand-painted works, this remarkable album captures a wide-ranging visual record of Ottoman life and culture. Only one other comparable album is known to exist—in the Library of Congress, featuring 120 works in a closely related style.
A treasure of both historical and artistic significance, the album was one of the highlights on view at the fair, offered by one of London’s leading dealers in rare books, manuscripts and prints, based on New Bond Street.
Videographer: Omar Barchetta
Fast-turnaround exhibitor talks reel, filmed and edited on location the same day to drive fair promotion - Treasure House Fair
Videographer: Omar Barchetta
Videographer: Omar Barchetta
Adam Patrick of @alavieillerussie presents an exceptional English crown rose-cut diamond ring, dating to around 1790.
Set in silver with a gold shank and weighing approximately four carats, its impressive scale makes it a rare and remarkable example of Georgian-era craftsmanship.
Videographer: Omar Barchetta
Set in silver with a gold shank and weighing approximately four carats, its impressive scale makes it a rare and remarkable example of Georgian-era craftsmanship.
Videographer: Omar Barchetta
Michael Goedhuis of @michaelgoedhuisgallery presents a remarkable pair of mythological Buddhist elephant censers.
Dating to 1736, during Japan’s Edo period, these finely cast bronze works are as rich in historical context as they are in craftsmanship. The beautiful patination is matched by inscriptions in calligraphy, naming not only the maker but also the temple donors who originally commissioned them. These rare details offer an astounding level of insight into their origin.
Originally temple offerings, these censers also served as incense burners and possibly as flower vessels in the intervening years. Having surfaced in Paris in the late 20th century, they remained in a French collection until recently, and now stand as exceptional examples of devotional Japanese bronze art.
Videographer: Omar Barchetta
Dating to 1736, during Japan’s Edo period, these finely cast bronze works are as rich in historical context as they are in craftsmanship. The beautiful patination is matched by inscriptions in calligraphy, naming not only the maker but also the temple donors who originally commissioned them. These rare details offer an astounding level of insight into their origin.
Originally temple offerings, these censers also served as incense burners and possibly as flower vessels in the intervening years. Having surfaced in Paris in the late 20th century, they remained in a French collection until recently, and now stand as exceptional examples of devotional Japanese bronze art.
Videographer: Omar Barchetta
Daniel Somlo of @somlo_london shares a highlight from their collection, an 18k gold Omega Constellation dress watch from 1959.
This exceptional timepiece represents the pinnacle of Omega’s mid-century design, fully automatic, chronometer-rated, and infused with Art Deco elegance.
Videographer: Omar Barchetta
This exceptional timepiece represents the pinnacle of Omega’s mid-century design, fully automatic, chronometer-rated, and infused with Art Deco elegance.
Videographer: Omar Barchetta
Sandra Cronan of @sandracronan shares a highlight from their return to the Treasure House Fair, a magnificent English diamond tiara, once belonging to a noble family and worn for weddings, balls, and formal dinners.
Crafted with floral motifs en tremblant, the tiara remains in exceptional condition and cleverly transforms into three brooches, offering elegant versatility.
Videographer: Omar Barchetta
Crafted with floral motifs en tremblant, the tiara remains in exceptional condition and cleverly transforms into three brooches, offering elegant versatility.
Videographer: Omar Barchetta