Decorative Objects at Auction

Set of three bronze candle holders by Emanuele Colombi. Limited Edition Roma Collection 2022 SPHAERAE Materials: bronze Finishes: Ver de gris patine (Number 1 of 12) From each it...

Wonderful piece of glass Beautiful colour of green Traces of the original label " Tinct. Opii " Tiny bruise to top edge. Shown in the last image

Antique English wood and cork waterfowl decoy with superb original paint Aged hand painted surface, lightweight and handcrafted in England. Circa early 20th century. Tip of beak t...

Antique English wood and cork Mallard drake decoy with original paint. Hand crafted in England. Lightweight, with impressionistic shape and form. Circa early 20th century. Tip of...

A superior antique English wood and cork Mallard drake decoy with original paint Lightweight and hand-carved - large impressionistic shape and form Circa early 20th century Measur...

A vintage Chinese blue and white prunus decorated baluster vase is from the Zhongguo period (circa 1960-70) marks. Zhongguo translates to "Middle Kingdom." The vase is of baluster...

A Barovier and Toso design from Murano Italy. An Italian wedding cup dating to the mid 20th century created in cobalt blue glass with hand painted and gilt decoration. The bell shaped top is painted and decorated with Renaissance inspired painted portrait busts in medallion form of a courting couple in two separate medallions, in between the scenes of a procession of courtiers on horse back and maidens bathing in the fountain of love...

Mid-19th century glass bottle with metal cap. By unknown manufacturer from France. In original condition, with minor wear consistent w...

Early 20th century set of vintage rustic glass apothecary bottles. By unknown manufacturer, Spain. In original condition, with minor wear consistent with age and use, preserving ...

Posacenere Vetro Sommerso Murano - Art - Anno: 1960 Condizioni: Perfetto Misure: cm 17 x cm 15 x cm 6 Murano glass ashtray bicolo...

Mid-20th century hand painted baby Jesus figure made of plaster in the cradle. Made in Barcelona, Spain. In original condition, with minor wear consiste...

Traditional plaster figure of a horse. Made in traditional Catalan atelier in Olot, Spain, circa 1950. In original condition, with minor wear consistent with age and use, prese...

A 19th French century pair of Lacquered Bamboos Japonisme vases. An amazing pair of tall cylindrical bamboo vases decorated in Japanese Gold and Sil-ver Hiramaki-E Lacquer with Pavilions in The Mist and Weaving Figures, Flown Over by a Pair of Cranes. Enclosed in a Sino-Japanese Inspiration Golden and Brown Patina Bronze Mount Featuring Elephant Heads, Partially Openwork Branches and Salamanders Forming Side Handles. Circa 1870 Attributed to Édouard Lièvre (1828-1886) and Ferdinand Barbedienne (1810-1892) Édouard Lièvre (1828-1886) is one of the most talented and prolific designer and industrialist of the 19th Century, his repertoire is sometimes Sino-Japanese or Neo-Renaissance, whether in furniture or works of art, we can note in particular the parade bed of Valtesse de La Bigne, furniture commissioned by the painter Édouard Detaille or even Sarah Bernhardt, and the famous works in collaboration with Maison Christofle or those in gilded bronze and cloisonné enamel edited by Ferdinand Barbedienne, presented at the Universal Exhibitions in 1878, 1889 and 1900. He was both a draftsman, painter, illustrator, engraver, ornamentalist and cabinetmaker, first trained in the studio of the painter Thomas Couture, Lièvre was then fully immersed in the world of decoration, creation and ornamentation and provides designs for manufacturers and merchant-publishers. Often assisted by his brother Justin, he first produced works of art for his own apartment, seeking out the finest craftsmen to execute his designs for bronzes, ceramics, fabrics and luxury furniture from great virtuosity and great taste. He then collaborated with the cabinet-maker Paul Sormani, as well as haberdasher merchants such as the Escalier de Cristal, bronziers such as Maison Marnyhac and especially Ferdinand Barbedienne as on our vases with bronze mounts characteristics of Edouard Lièvre's work. Born in 1810, died in Paris in 1892, Ferdinand Barbedienne, the most important caster of bronze pieces of art during the second half of the 19th Century, created and directed in Par-is one of the major artistic foundries of his time. Barbedienne specialized in classical reproductions, whose models were exposed in famous European museums. Their illustrated catalogues included many diverse objects such as busts, ornemental sculpture (clocks, candelabras, cups) sometimes even life-sized and bronzes for furniture. Apart from his own produc-tion, Barbedienne worked for the most renowned sculptors such as Barrias, Clésinger and Carrier-Belleuse. All his works were highly esteemed and he, himself honored by contemporary critics. At the London exhibition in 1851 Barbedienne’s firm won two « Council medals ». At the 1855 Universal Exhibition, he won a medal of honor. The success of Barbedienne’s firm brought him many official commissions, such in about 1860, as Barbedienne supplied bronzes for furniture for the Pompeian Villa of Prince Napoléon-Joseph, located avenue Montaigne in Paris. At the London Universal Exhibition of 1862 Barbedienne won medals in three different categories: Furniture, Silversmith work and Artistic bronzes. Barbedienne was made an officer of the Légion d’Honneur in 1867 and Commander in 1878 when he was compared with « a prince of industry and the king of bronze casting ». His glory did not decline with the passage of the time for at the Universal Exhibition of 1889 the critics thanked Barbedienne for the example he set for other bronze-casters by the perfection of his bronzes. “Japonisme” in the second half of the 19th century, was a craze for everything that came from Japan or imitated its style. The word was first coined in a series of articles published by Philippe Burty, from May 1872 to February 1873, in the French magazine “la Renaissance Littéraire et Artistique”. Far from the Academic sphere, artists seeking for new ways of expression, appropriated this discovery. Manet and the impressionists led the way to half a century of enthusiasm for Japanese art, and largely contributed to the esthetical revolution Europe experienced between 1860 and the beginning of the twentieth century. From 1862, The World’s Fairs provoked massive arrivals of fans, kimonos, lacquers, bronzes, silks, prints and books that launched the real era of Japonisme. With those exhibitions, the demand was boosted, the number of merchants and collectors was multiplied, and artists became passionate about this new esthetic. For them, its “primitivism” was probably its most important quality: artists were fond of the Japanese art’s capacity to be close to nature and to reconcile art and society by representing, with a lot of care, the most trivial objects. In painting, Edouard Manet, Mary Cassatt, Degas, Van Gogh, Gauguin were among those who were deeply inspired by Japanese art, affected by the lack of perspective and shadow, the flat areas of strong color, the compositional freedom in placing the subject off-center, with mostly low diagonal axes to the background. The Japanese iris, peonies, bamboos, kimonos, calligraphy, fish, butterflies and other insects, the blackbirds, cranes and wading birds, the cats, tigers, and dragons were endless sources of inspiration, appropriation, and reinterpretation for European artists. The occidental productions were combining styles and artistic conceptions instead of copying Japanese art slavishly. That is what brings to light the comparison between the artworks of Kitagawa Utamaro and Degas, of Katsushika Hokusai and Van Gogh The World’s Fairs of 1851 and 1862 in London, those of 1867, 1878, 1889 and 1900 in Paris, of 1873 in Vienna and of 1904 in Saint Louis presented a number of “Japanese-Chinese” installations with earthenware, bronzes, screens and paintings and attracted the largest amounts of visitors In Vienna, the “Japanese village...

Large french enamelled clock face from a steeple in France, restored in the 1960s, with enamelled Roman numerals. Good condition. (One of a pair avai...

A fine, antique early 20th century Parian polychromed figure of a nude blond woman holding a gilt ball in her right hand. Fine attention to detail is seen in her delicately rendered ...

This is an unusual hand-made Art-Glass paperweight from Uredale Glass, Masham, North Yorkshire, England which we date to the late 20th century. The paperweight is hand made in the...

Large Chinese Cloisonne enamel bowl, Qing Dynasty Exceptional and finely decorated Chinese cloisonne punch bowl with gilt metal foot and rim. The bowl has slightly flaring sides ...

An impressive French 19th century Neo-Greek style bronze nine-lights center piece In patinated and gilt bronze, engraved on the body of foliage and rings, the collar decorated with a frieze of palms in bas-relief. It is held by a tripod base decorated with shards, foliage, and fins, in the center a mask of man. Surmounted by three arms, nine-lights ending in lion’s paw. Curved triangular base with ivy friezes, and palm-leaf feet. Attributed to Georges Emile Henri...

An impressive French 19th century Neoclassical Lyre-form clock with jeweled pendulum. Amazing quality white and yellow marble 19th century French Lyre-Form clock mounted all over with gilt bronze...

Cylindrical vase with handles in spotted Murano glass, in shades of blue and black. Made in Italy in the 1960s. Note: We try to offer our customers an excellent service even in sh...

Art Nouveau gilt bronze jewelry box with foliage, the interior is unlined Perfect for bedside to throw jewelry/ rings before bed. The box is in great ...

Stig Lindberg (1916-1982). Two vases white and black enameled ceramic . One vase "Grazia" white with black enameled woman and leaves (1960s). Sweden ce...

Small round pewter plate with London and makers mark on the rear side.

Set of seven antique Spanish glasses and water jar. Made by unknown manufacturer in Spain, circa 1950. In original condition, with minor w...

Blown glass water jar, circa 1950. By unknown manufacturer, from France. In original condition, with some visible signs of previous use and age, ...

Giovanni Desimone Large Italian Pottery Vase, Abstract Gilt Patterns Offered for sale is a large, abstract color and gilt Italian pottery vase ...

Antique wood frame with black felt interior. By unnknown artist, circa 1940. In original condition, with minor wear consistent with age and use, preserving a beautiful patina. Mate...

Rustic Primitive Hand Carved goat bell, circa 1950 Manufactured in France. In original condition with minor wear consistent of age and use.

A fine and stunning pair of Sevres porcelain figures, mid 19th century, of a female fruit picker and a male grape harvester, the bottoms with underglaze Sevres marks. Sevres porcelain at its best in this magnificent pair. A fine example from a New Orleans home in the lower garden district...

An outstanding pair of French finely cast and gilt bronze seven arm candelabras of the Belle Epoch period in France. The center stem emitting seven exceptional foliate arms with candle cups and bobesch, the base finely cast in foliate decoration. The Belle Epoch period in France was truly a beautiful period of prosperity and elegant design before world war one. This pair of candelabra have seen so much history in a time period of peace and tranquility in France. So much so that they would bring any room to life, beauty and serenity. Use them as your dining table centerpiece...

This vase 203-18 was produced in the 1970s in West Germany by the Scheurich. This vase was made of ceramics in the fat lava technique. Shiny purple red and expressive brown show the object a rare character. Scheurich always used white clay, the color of which is visible on the bottom edge of the vase. This piece is signed W.GERMANY and the number indicating the model and height of the vase. It also has an original label with the name of the company. The Scheurich company was founded in 1928 by Scheuri cousins, but it was not until 1948 that it began producing home ceramics. They mainly produced vases and pots, but also ashtrays, candlesticks, cups, clock buffets...

Spanish 'Hachero' traditional ancient light wood candleholder. By unknown manufacturer from Spain, circa 1930. In original condition, with minor wear consistent with age and use...

Decorative earthenware tray, by an unknown designer. Manufactured in Spain, circa 1950. In good original condition, with minor wear consistent with age and use, preserving a be...

Antique 19th century French gilded bronze and white marble mantel clock. The clock is decorated with beautiful female figures holding floral garlands and vase with flowers on the t...

Spanish 'Hachero' traditional ancient stained wood candleholder. By unknown manufacturer from Spain, circa 1930. In original condition, with minor wear consistent with age and u...

Vintage traditional woven wicker case in a classic pattern. Made by an unknown manufacturer, in France, circa 1940 Materials: Wicker. In original condition, with minor wear...

Rustic ceramic candle holder, circa 1960 By Unknown manufacturer. Spain. In original condition, with minor wear consistent with age and use, preservin...

Rustic metal candle holder, circa 1940 Made by unknown manufacturer in Spain. In original condition, with minor wear consistent with age and use, preserving a beautiful patina....

Antique decorative picnic style metal basket. Made by nknown manufacturer, France, circa 1940. Materials: Metal In original condition, with minor wear consistent of age and...

This beautiful light pink ceramic bathroom set is in very good vintage condition. An elegant addition to a Classic bathroom. Only one unique set. ...

Oval decorative antique French Sevres porcelain plate. The royal blue border with four panels painted in flowers and beaded ormolu mount. The c...

Late 19th Century gilt metal pill box with beveled burgundy glass top.

French vintage Amber glass pharmacy bottle. By unknown manufacturer, France, circa 1930. In original condition, with minor wear consistent with age...

This is a very good mid-20th century Murano Italian art glass cylinder vase that we attribute to Venini and Co. made circa 1940. The vase is c...

Antique Spanish glass funnel. Made by unknown manufacturer, Spain, early 20th century. In original condition, with minor wear consistent with age a...

Spectacular bronze relief that represents the Greek motif of Leda and the swan, according to which Zeus descended from Olympus in the form of a swan towards Leda, while this queen wa...

Large antique 19th century French gilded bronze mantel clock surmounted with two angels holding the dial. The enamel dial numerals are hand...

Large german Hutschenreuther porcelain empire style cobalt blue vase with handles and hand painted in gold decor. Decorated with mythological sc...

Hand-painted ceramic flower vase. Beautifully decorated with flower details. Made by unknown manufacturer in France, circa 1960. In original...

Hanging traditional Spanish fabric artwork decorated with cowbells. Made in Spain by unknown artist, circa 1950. In original condition, wear consi...

1978 carved wood fertility sculpture by Edwin Scheier, Signed Offered for sale is an untitled sculpture by the listed American artist Edwin Scheier...

1970s Edwin Scheier Carved sculpture Symbolizing Fertility Offered for sale is a rare, untitled sculpture of Guanacaste wood and paint by the listed A...

Antique French set of 9 glass wine cups on a brass tray. Made by unknown manufacturer in France, circa 1950. In original condition, with minor wear consistent with age and use,...

This is a good hand made, hammered pewter Letter or Toast rack made by Connells of 88 Cheapside, London, during the Art Deco period, Circa 1925 The shape is very "in period" Art Dec...

This is an old wooden mortar from Indonesia. It is carved by one knife. The material seems to be teak. It is carefully carved out of a large piece of wood. It has become more powerf...

Metal paper bin made by welded wire completed by a solid ring. Unknown manufacturer, France, circa 1940 Materials: Metal In original condition, with minor wear consistent o...

Traditional plaster figure of a sheep. Made in traditional Catalan atelier in Olot, Spain, circa 1950. In original condition, with minor wear consistent with age and use, prese...

This transparent vase was designed by Sven Palmquist for the Swedish glassworks Orrefors during the 1950s. The vase is made of art glass. Sven Palmquist was born in 1906 in Lenhov...