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Our arts sections incorporates glass from the famous murano medina and whitefriar companys ceramics from the soholm,royal oulton,homemaker and rosenthal factories and a selection of prints and paintings ranging from pop and op art to pop music memrobilia
to enquire about any of our art contact chris info@modernmetropolis.com
a 1960s belgian rectangular perspex mirror with six bulb light box to back w 48 h 90 £190
a selection of 60s german geometric white porcelain vases by various german factorys £35 – £50
a 70s large murano glass centrepeice h 28 w 48 £95
a murano pink glass heavy vase with perforated edge italian 70s h 33cm £65
a tall and heavy murano glass vase italian 70s h 43 £65
In 1968 a British designer by the name of Arthur Bracegirdle designed and put into production the Keracolor television, the worlds first perfectly spherical. here is a original large version.it has the original tv but it is not working, but can be replaced.the case is in good condition h 85 w 85 d65 £480
a characteristic of Igbo masks is that they are painted white, the color of the spirit.The best known are the Maiden Spirit masks which are danced by men at agricultural festivals and funerals of prominent members of the village. these masks are said to represent the beauty and purity of deceased maidens.h27″ £485
There are regional variations among the masks of the Dan people who live in the western part of Ivory Coast and eastern Liberia but they are generally characterized by a concave face, a pointed chin, a protruding mouth, an upturned nose and a high-domed forehead.h 12″ circ1940s £435
the Dan people live in the wes of Ivory Coast and east of Liberia but they are generally characterized by a concave face, a pointed chin, a protruding mouth, an upturned nose and a high-domed forehead. the masks had traditional functions entertainment to initiation to social control. h 12″ £235 circa 1950s
Called Bieri, figures like these were guardians of the enshrined relics of important ancestors. Sitting on top of the containers, they were also consulted for aid and protection. They are notable for their child-like proportions contrasted with a muscular, poised vigilance.circa 1940s h 25″ £585 pair
a brass metal wall sculpture light signed D.OLEB with abstract pattern and three lights to rear £215 w 60 h 40
a black wrought iron mannaquin in a 60s style £95
a ceramic coffe set with 60s pattern by thomas of germany stamped. this set consists of 6 saucers 4 cups coffee pot and sugar pot £55
a nice ceranic 70s pattern coffee set consists of coffee pot milk and sugar and three cups with saucers stamped with makers mark £45
a selection of refurbished 60s vintage phones in various colours with new labels cords 7 fittings more coloursavaiulable on request £55-375
a large white durlston design mirror with tripod feet w 51 cm stamped durlston design hensham surrey british
large op art oil painting on canvas dates from the 60s/70s unsigned 4ft by 4ft £435
large framed fugees print £75
large framed travis print h 90 w 90 £75
large framed print h 90 w 90 £75
roger sanchez limited edition pop print tonight framed h 97 w 73 £65
large framed primal scream limited edition pop memorbillia poster w 102 h 155 £175
framed print artist proof signed jessica ley off the wall w 90 h 70 £175
the knowing 2/5 signed ian howard print in light wood frame w 90 h 70 £185
a early marconi t24/dab radio in red leatherette case working needs aerial british with long and medium wave baterry or lead £95
a pop art print 2/50 ” after the meet” signed erik drummond in chrome frame with border h 95 w 60 £165
aexander calder moble print stamped bettano gallery 5th avenue new york P.O.A
brancuzzi style stone sculpture “the kiss” £295 approx 18 inches tall
lucite sculpture bugs bunny £195
phillips discover couler telly 80s with visor intact and working good condition £235