The Aesthetic movement was a cultural movement that emerged in Britain in the 1860s. It was characterized by a focus on aesthetics and the creation of beautiful, harmonious, and refined works of art, design, and literature. The Aesthetic movement was a rebellion against what was seen as the materialism of the industrial age, highlighted by the Great Exhibition of 1851 and was influenced by a number of artistic and cultural trends, including the Pre-Raphaelite movement, Japanese art, and the writings of John Ruskin and William Morris. The movement was associated with a number of prominent figures, including the artists and designers James McNeill Whistler and Oscar Wilde, and it had a significant impact on the development of art, architecture, and design in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. The movement spread to the United States and in turn influenced both the Art Nouveau and Art Deco movements.

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English Aesthetic movement pottery amphora. In bronze bamboo…

English Aesthetic movement pottery amphora. In bronze bamboo form stand, late 19th century, height 26 cm

Attributed Christopher Dresser, a very large Minton Aesthetic…

Attributed Christopher Dresser, a very large Minton Aesthetic movement 'Aquatic Life' jardiniere. Shape no. 215 with date cypher for 1878. Lacking feet, star crack to base, height 40 cm W54 cm, across handles). Reference: Met Museum, online) accession no.…

English Aesthetic movement slip decorated amphora floor vase.…

English Aesthetic movement slip decorated amphora floor vase. In brass stand circa 1880, in the style of E.W Godwin and Christopher Dresser. Green and yellow colourway, height 84 cm

English Aesthetic movement slip decorated amphora floor vase.…

English Aesthetic movement slip decorated amphora floor vase. In brass stand circa 1880, in the style of E.W. Godwin and Christopher Dresser. Blue and white colourway. Lacking cone shaped base, height 78 cm

A Royal Crown Derby Aesthetic style turquoise ground vase, late…

A Royal Crown Derby Aesthetic style turquoise ground vase, late 19th century, the tapering square section vase with a reticulated rim decorated to each face with polychrome birds and insects and gilded foliage, blurred crown mark underside, 23 cm high

A mirror pair of Royal Worcester Aesthetic movement vases, 1881,…

A mirror pair of Royal Worcester Aesthetic movement vases, 1881, decorated with cranes and butterflies flying through silver and gold foliage on a gold dusted ivory ground, puce backstamps, impressed marks and date ciphers underside, 22 cm high

A pair of Royal Worcester Aesthetic movement vases, late 1870s,…

A pair of Royal Worcester Aesthetic movement vases, late 1870s, ovoid with exotic birds and insects flying above and through vegetation, in textured gilt and shot colours upon a cream ground, three writhing snake handles trailing from the collar of each,…

Mintons Aesthetic movement footed jardiniere, of deep…

Minton Aesthetic Movement Footed Jardiniere: Floral and Bird Design

Mintons Aesthetic movement footed jardiniere, of deep cylindrical form, decorated with reserves of flowers, foliage and birds, in wonderful tones of gilt, pink, blue, olive green and blue, the whole raised on scrolled feet, a/f, height 24 cm

Royal Worcester porcelain Aesthetic movement moon flask vase, c.…

Aesthetic Moon Flask Vase with Gilt Ducks and Dragonflies

Royal Worcester porcelain Aesthetic movement moon flask vase, c. 1870, twin-handled moon flask vase decorated with gilt ducks, dragonflies and plants against a red ground, printed factory marks to underside, height 21.5 cm. Provenance: Private Collection,…

Pair of Royal Worcester porcelain Aesthetic movement vases, c.…

Royal Worcester Aesthetic Movement Vases

Pair of Royal Worcester porcelain Aesthetic movement vases, c. 1878, each vase with elephant form handles, decorated in gilt with birds and bamboo in gilt against an ivory ground, printed factory marks to undersides (2), height 17 cm. Provenance: Private…

Burmantofts Pottery, England, Aesthetic movement faience…

Teal Aesthetic Movement Umbrella Stand, Burmantofts Pottery

Burmantofts Pottery, England, Aesthetic movement faience umbrella stand, c. 1890, bright teal glaze, impressed mark to underside, a few visible chips (A/F), height 62 cm. Provenance: Private Collection, Sydney

Antique English Aesthetic movement blue and white porcelain…

19th Century Blue and White Porcelain Dinnerware Set

Antique English Aesthetic movement blue and white porcelain dinner ware, (A/F), 19th century, (29 items), the largest tureen 34 cm across the handles

19th century Royal Worcester Aesthetic movement moon flask,…

Royal Worcester Moon Flask with Aesthetic Movement Design

19th century Royal Worcester Aesthetic movement moon flask, with waisted neck above a pilgrim shaped body, decorated with moons on patterning and birds, accented in gilt with turquoise edges, raised on three feet, a/f, height 30 cm

A Copeland salt glaze china Aesthetic period teapot, with…

Aesthetic Teapot with Bamboo and Birds Decoration

A Copeland salt glaze china Aesthetic period teapot, with pewter mounted cover and decorated with bamboo and birds. Registry mark c.1874. Small hairline at spout, width 25.5 cm

A Minton Aesthetic Ware jardiniere, designed by Christopher…

Christopher Dresser Minton Jardiniere

A Minton Aesthetic Ware jardiniere, designed by Christopher Dresser, 19th century, of compressed form with twin handles, raised on three scroll feet. 19 cm high, 32 cm wide, 23 cm deep

Royal Worcester Aesthetic movement porcelain hexagonal…

Aesthetic Movement Jardiniere by Royal Worcester, 1874

Royal Worcester Aesthetic movement porcelain hexagonal jardiniere, circa 1874

A Victorian Royal Worcester Aesthetic style Persian vase, 1888,…

Victorian Royal Worcester Aesthetic Style Persian Vase

A Victorian Royal Worcester Aesthetic style Persian vase, 1888, pattern 942, an elegant pear shaped vase with a long moulded neck and bracket handles decorated with raised gilt flora upon an ivory ground; puce backstamp and impressed numerals underside,…

A Victorian Royal Worcester pitcher, 1892, pattern W 2010, an…

Victorian Royal Worcester Pitcher with Aesthetic Floral Design

A Victorian Royal Worcester pitcher, 1892, pattern W 2010, an Aesthetic movement pitcher of tapering form with a bamboo style gilded handle and finial, decorated with polychrome floral specimens picked out in gilt upon a satin ivory ground; puce backstamp…

An English porcelain cheese dish and cover, transfer blue and…

Blue and White Porcelain Cheese Dish with Farm Scenes

An English porcelain cheese dish and cover, transfer blue and white Aesthetic movement floral motifs with farm scenes, circa 1875, stamped 'Cheshire, Rd. No. 133431', 16 cm high, 20 cm wide,25 cm deep

Mintons aesthetic period insect and floral scene cabinet plate…

Mintons Aesthetic Cabinet Plate, 1880s

Mintons aesthetic period insect and floral scene cabinet plate c.1880's, diameter 23 cm

Victorian Aesthetic period Majolica Ware oyster dish, impressed…

Victorian Majolica Oyster Dish, Reg Mark, 25.5cm

Victorian Aesthetic period Majolica Ware oyster dish, impressed diamond Reg mark verso., diameter 25.5 cm

A rare Royal Doulton Lambeth glazed pottery flasked shape vase…

Royal Doulton Aesthetic Period Garden Vase by Florrie Jones

A rare Royal Doulton Lambeth glazed pottery flasked shape vase by Florrie Jones, depicting garden arbours of aesthetic period with impressed marks to the base

A set of seven Aesthetic Staffordshire Brownfield porcelain…

Aesthetic Staffordshire Aquatic Scene Plates (Set of 7)

A set of seven Aesthetic Staffordshire Brownfield porcelain plates, circa 1880, each painted with aquatic scene within gilded rim, 25.5 cm diameter impressed Brownfield mark (7)

Three tea cups and saucers: Samuel Alcock and Mintons, circa…

Antique Tea Cups and Saucers by Alcock and Mintons

Three tea cups and saucers: Samuel Alcock and Mintons, circa 1850, 1870, 1878, a pale blue flow blue Willow pattern duo in pale colours, probably by Alcock, a Minton style floral duo in pink and blue colours upon a shaped cell border, marked 34, and a…

Twenty four Haviland & Co Limoges 'Aesthetic' plates & bowls, c…

Haviland Limoges Aesthetic Plates & Bowls (1885)

Twenty four Haviland & Co Limoges 'Aesthetic' plates & bowls, c 1885, hexagonal shaped with leaf, floral & dragonfly detail, gilt & black initials to rim

An important and Seminal 'Winter' stoneware pot by Peter…

Winter Stoneware Pot by Peter Rushforth

An important and Seminal 'Winter' stoneware pot by Peter Rushforth OA (1920-2015), circa 1979 of globular form in Jun over tenmoku glaze with incised blossom design, 28 cm high x 28 cm deep. Provenance: Purchased December 1979, from the Victor Mace…

Rare Joseph Roth Aesthetic Movement 'Wild Rose' cobalt majolica…

Rare Joseph Roth Wild Rose Teapot

Rare Joseph Roth Aesthetic Movement 'Wild Rose' cobalt majolica teapot, circa 1880s, 18 cm high, 25 cm wide

Pair of 19th century Royal Worcester porcelain cabinet plates,…

Royal Worcester Crane Plates

Pair of 19th century Royal Worcester porcelain cabinet plates, of circular form, decorated with cranes in flight above foliage, in Aesthetic movement taste, with pierced cobalt and gilt border, impressed factory marks, diameter 24 cm (2)

A set of ten late Victorian Aesthetic movement Mintons plates,…

Victorian Mintons Aesthetic Movement Fruit Plates

A set of ten late Victorian Aesthetic movement Mintons plates, late 19th century, pattern 5326, Orchard and vine fruit botanical and insect plates finely decorated in enamels and three toned gilt and silver paste in relief upon a cream ground; puce…

A Victorian majolica and silver plate mounted Aesthetic…

Victorian Aesthetic Movement Biscuit Barrel with Egyptian Motifs

A Victorian majolica and silver plate mounted Aesthetic Movement lidded biscuit barrel, Egyptian mask heads to the swing handle, a crane, bird and obelisk to the lid. Height 22.5 cm

A fine pair of Aesthetic movement Royal Worcester vases, 1882,…

Aesthetic Movement Royal Worcester Vases with Waterlilies and Birds

A fine pair of Aesthetic movement Royal Worcester vases, 1882, decorator's initials Fr (Frank Roberts?), incised pattern number possibly 652, ovoid vases with a trio of curled and trailing snake handles, finely decorated with glazed waterlilies and bold…

Royal Worcester Ivory Porcelain Persian Style Bottle Vase,…

Antique Royal Worcester Persian Style Vase

Royal Worcester Ivory Porcelain Persian Style Bottle Vase, circa 1890, with flower pierced cylindrical necks and two loop handles, gilded in high relief in the aesthetic style with ferns, puce mark, shape 1169, and 25.5 cm high.

A fine pair of French Aesthetic Barbotine pottery brass mounted…

French Barbotine Pottery Lamps with Brass Mounts

A fine pair of French Aesthetic Barbotine pottery brass mounted lamps, possibly Limoges, circa 1900, each pottery lamp decorated with raised slip flowers, mounted with Greek key pierced brass mounts, base 42 cm high and 80 cm with shade (2)

A rare Doulton Lambeth 'Seaweed' biscuit barrel by George…

Tinworth Seaweed Biscuit Barrel with Japonaise Silver Plate Cover

A rare Doulton Lambeth 'Seaweed' biscuit barrel by George Tinworth, of typical form with profuse scrolling seaweed and flower motifs in high relief, the silver plate cover finely engraved with Aesthetic Japonaise design, 20 cm high

A Royal Worcester four piece Aesthetic movement porcelain tea…

Aesthetic Porcelain Tea Set with Lizard Handles

A Royal Worcester four piece Aesthetic movement porcelain tea set, date code: 1889, all with black ground overlaid with flowers, foliage, and butterflies, handles formed as lizards, comprising a teapot, covered sugar, creamer, and a cup and saucer.

Worcester cup and saucer, milk and sugar c.1880's, Aesthetic…

Aesthetic Worcester Tea Set

Worcester cup and saucer, milk and sugar c.1880's, Aesthetic Period

A late Victorian Charles Barlow pedestal urn, 1880s-90s, with…

Victorian Barlow Pedestal Urn with Aesthetic Movement Decoration

A late Victorian Charles Barlow pedestal urn, 1880s-90s, with stamp of Smithfield works, Hanley, Staffordshire, a red brown ovoid vase with high set scrolling handles upon a flaring pedestal to a shaped circular plinth, with a painted house and lake scene…

A Royal Worcester cream flat back jug, 1888, design 1094. the…

Royal Worcester Cream Jug with Chrysanthemums

A Royal Worcester cream flat back jug, 1888, design 1094. the ovoid jug with a reeded handle and an upright scalloped rim, in a fine cream satin glaze with an Aesthetic movement arrangement of chrysanthemum flowers in various shades of gold; with puce…

Royal Worcester vase tapered cylindrical body painted with…

Turquoise Aesthetic Vase with Floral Design

Royal Worcester vase tapered cylindrical body painted with grain and florals in the aesthetic manner on bright turquoise ground, 29 cm height

Royal Worcester aesthetic movement vase Bamboo & Leaves. c.1880,…

Aesthetic Movement Vase with Bamboo & Leaves

Royal Worcester aesthetic movement vase Bamboo & Leaves. c.1880, 20.5 cm long approx

A late Victorian Charles Barlow pedestal urn 1880s-90s, with…

Victorian Barlow Pedestal Urn with Aesthetic Movement Decoration

A late Victorian Charles Barlow pedestal urn 1880s-90s, with stamp of Smithfield works, Hanley, Staffordshire. Ared brown ovoid vase with high set scrolling handles upon a flaring pedestal to a shaped circular plinth, with a painted house and lake scene…

A Victorian Aesthetic movement teapot by Mintons, Third quarter…

Mintons Victorian Teapot with Prunus Blossom Decoration

A Victorian Aesthetic movement teapot by Mintons, Third quarter 19th century, with impressed Mintons mark of post 1863 period, a globular teapot with a straight spout and an arching twig form handle, decorated with sprigs of prunus blossom in low relief…

A c.1900 'G. Jennings 'The Pedestal Vase' 'blue and white…

Blue and White Floral Pedestal Vase

A c.1900 'G. Jennings 'The Pedestal Vase' 'blue and white toilet bowl, London made, all-over blue and white transfer floral decoration in a semi-Japanese aesthetic inspired design, moulded highlights. 47 cm x 35 cm x 41.5 cm

A Moore Brothers Aesthetic movement vase, 11 cm high

Moore Brothers Aesthetic Movement Vase - 11 cm High

A Moore Brothers Aesthetic movement vase, 11 cm high

A fine yellow Derby vase in the Aesthetic manner, 1885, the…

Yellow Derby Vase with Gilt Chrysanthemums

A fine yellow Derby vase in the Aesthetic manner, 1885, the compressed gourd style vase with a slender neck, a pinched rim and an angled rope twist handle beautifully decorated with gilt paste chrysanthemums over base green and red colours upon a vibrant…

Coalport gilt enamel demitasse cup & saucer having a rounded…

Gilded Enamel Demitasse Cup & Saucer by Coalport

Coalport gilt enamel demitasse cup & saucer having a rounded octagonal form body with raised duck egg blue aesthetic jewel design & highlighted with raised gilded bubbles, cica late Victorian. Condition good, minor age related wear to the base. Height of…

A Royal Worcester Aesthetic movement vase 1884, a slightly…

Royal Worcester Aesthetic Movement Vase

A Royal Worcester Aesthetic movement vase 1884, a slightly waisted cylinder vase with a flat collar and straight neck, with elephant head handles and teal and blue leaves and stems in low relief with gold paste flowers on a brilliant canary yellow ground;…

Aesthetic movement Belleek spider web plate, first black mark,…

Aesthetic Belleek Spider Web Plate - First Black Mark

Aesthetic movement Belleek spider web plate, first black mark, 23.5 cm

A fine Royal Worcester gilded ewer, probably 1884, date marked…

Gilded Royal Worcester Ewer with Bramble Decoration

A fine Royal Worcester gilded ewer, probably 1884, date marked rubbed, the Aesthetic movement style ewer beautifully decorated with sprays of fruiting and flowering brambles with jewel like embellishments in gold and tan on a soft satin cream ground, and…

Royal Worcester Aesthetic movement dish. Clover shape;…

Aesthetic Clover Dish with Japonaiserie Motifs

Royal Worcester Aesthetic movement dish. Clover shape; enamelled japonaiserie motifs. Impressed mark to base. Provenance: Private Collection, ACT. Diameter 26 cm

A fine Royal Worcester Aesthetic movement plate, circa 1888, in…

Royal Worcester Aesthetic Movement Squirrel Plate

A fine Royal Worcester Aesthetic movement plate, circa 1888, in a predominantly blue, iron red and creamy yellow palette with a print and painted image of a squirrel eating a nut while sitting on a drum amidst a loose but styled arrangement of bamboo,…