Homes & Antiques

The thrill of Rococo

Column

When talking about British porcelain, I've made reference to the various styles of the late 18th and early 19th centuries: rococo, neoclassical, Georgian and Regency. And readers have asked about these terms – what are they and how do they differ? So let us pause to take a closer look. When British porcelain emerged in the mid 18th century, rococo was the prevailing art style. Today, we often use the term rococo for a style that could be described as ‘bling’, usually something

You’re reading a preview, subscribe to read more.

More from Homes & Antiques

Homes & Antiques4 min read
Star Sales
Estimate £2m-£3m Sold £4.2m Last November, an exceptionally rare bronze buck dating to the 8th century made headlines when it sold at Sotheby’s Arts of the Islamic World & India auction. The bronze is an aquamanile – a vessel used to pour water over
Homes & Antiques3 min read
Sustainable STYLE
In 2022 Nichola Burns, a self-confessed vintage and antiques collector and passionate upcycler, and her husband, Adam, decided to move from Bristol to Pouzolles in the Hérault region of southern France. ‘Throughout my life, I’ve spent most summers ho
Homes & Antiques2 min read
6 DEALERS For Beautiful Antique Storage
Marc sources charming, striking and original decorative antiques and folk art with stories to tell; and the storage on offer is no exception. There are usually stunning dressers and drawers in stock, as well as painted pine boxes, including an old sa

Related