C1745 Chelsea Porcelain Seal of a Nun, "Amour Spirituel", Charles Gouyn Period

We love our wonderfully esoteric Grotesque man (or "other") crafted by a talented unknown carver in the 19th century from a chunk of the most desirable orange-red toned coral. Connoisseurs of literature or theater or the arts understand the term Grotesque as referring to fantastical, exaggerated or distorted representations, usually of the human face or figure. (The word "grotesque" originates from the Italian "grottesca", meaning of a cave" (grotto = cave in Italian) and refers to doubled, metamorphosed, or altered forms). Originally Italian, the concept of the Grotesque was used in French and German literature as well, and is a an integral part of English literature and theatre (The Theatre of the Grotesque preceded the Theatre of the Absurd) today. We find our Grotesque stickpin guy (gal) to be not grotesque at all but endearing, with his (or her) exaggerated features and droopy skin folds. And as a reference to classic theatre, this coral stickpin...

This is a good example of the remarkable talent behind the wonderful Austrian Bronze handmade, hand painted bronze miniature figurines which were made...

A good example of the remarkable talent behind the wonderful Austrian Bronze handmade, hand painted bronze miniature figurines. Austrian bronzes are ind...

A good example of the remarkable talent behind the wonderful Austrian Bronze handmade, hand painted bronze miniature figurines, made in the late ninet...

Fantastic rare Victorian Shakudo longguard chain. Shakudo jewelry consists of a variety of metals including gold, silver, copper and bronze and originated in Japan. It was introduced to the West in the late 1800's thanks to Commodore Perry...

Antique micro-mosaic brooch depicting a King Charles spaniel set in silver gilt. Micro-mosaic jewelry and objects originated in Rome and became fa...

Alex Soldier created a conceptual work of art titled Essence Of A Woman to celebrate women around the world in all of their incredibly versatile nature, character and beauty. This ma...

Alex Soldier created a conceptual work of art titled Essence Of A Woman to celebrate women around the world in all of their incredibly versatile nature, character and beauty. The sta...

Alex Soldier created a conceptual work of art titled Essence Of A Woman to celebrate women around the world in all of their incredibly versatile nature, character and beauty. The sta...

A pig, a symbol of fertility and abundance, was made into a silver miniature with a creative idea and masterful craftsmanship. A genuine silver pig with...

THIS IS A SUPERB ANTIQUE AUSTRIAN VIENNA BRONZE OF A CAT OR KITTEN ON A SPOOL OF THREAD. This wonderful antique Austrian Vienna Bronze (Bronze de Vienne...

Buccellati suite includes centerpiece as well as four separate bowls. Main centerpiece measures approx. 21 1/2" in length, 21" in width, 12" in height, taperi...