Octopus Antique

As part of our Japanese works of art collection we are delighted to offer this quite dramatic Meiji Period 1868-1912, carved wood and lacquered figural group depicting a battle betwe...

A Japanese sculpture okimono finely carved representing a group of monkeys trying to escape from an octopus beneath them. Very unusual piece because of the boxwood size.

Extremely rare and unusual Gorham Martele large fish tray with mermaid, octopus, fish and children accents.

Blue and white double-gourd vase. Octopus design.

Coral Octopus and Shells With Tanzanite Stones Necklace Handmade, unique piece.

Heavy, solid brass, ornate stand. Makes me think octopus. 10” crystal ball! Finely crafted details Please note: there is some age-induced verdigris on the stand (i.e. a bright bluish...

Exceptional, large copper and bronze lantern with four stylised lobsters and an octopus detail at the top and other sea motifs. It has wonderful authentic verdigris colour.

Meiji Charger, (circa 1870) A very large and exceptionally made enamel dish in the form of a blooming lotus flower with a visvavajra (i.e. double vajra or drone), the sacred Buddhis...

Beautiful and Unique Presentation Box decorated with Fish, Octopus and other Marine Life. Hinged Lid has Mermaid with shell in hand.

The partially sculptural design creates the impression that the octopus is emerging from the surface of the vase, thus giving the animal a frightening liveliness.

C1, Liberty Design, 1874-1914, Barbara Morris (London: Octopus Publishing Group:, 1989) p. 103; Egyptomania: Egypt in Western Art, 1730-1930 (Paris: Éditions de la Réunion des Musées...

In exceptional cases they were made of ivory or with octopus shells. Favourite motives were ships, fountains, fortresses or animals.

Early 20th century octopus school chart, illustrating different spices of octopus and squids.

Handmade terracotta pots like these, found around the Mediterranean and Japan, are used for catching octopus: the narrow neck would have been tied with a rope to retrieve the pot fro...

A Japanese Hirado ware water dropper used in calligraphy dating to the Edo Period (1603-1868). The whimsical, molded design features an array of sea creatures and shells on the base ...

This is an antique netsuke made in Japan around Edo period 1800s. Netsuke is a miniature sculpture, originating in 17th century Japan. Initially a simply-carved button fastener on ...

Painted with great bravura and vivid color, this oil painting dating from 1929 depicts four great sea creatures -- octopus, shark, swordfish and hammerhead -- swirling in a great whi...

A beaded "Octopus Bag" comprised of glass trade beads elaborately beaded on black trade cloth.

It is estimated to have been made in the 19th century and was called “Takotsubo” (octopus pot) in Japan, and was used to collect octopus.

American bronze octopus wine holder with the original inserted canister, Early 20th century.

A very stylish and well made hand-crafted Japanese studio pottery vase decorated with octopus tendril designs dating from the early 20th century.

Designed as a stylized octopus with textured skin and curling tentacles.

Original antique World War One map poster portraying Prussia as an octopus stretching its tentacles over Europe with illustrations of soldiers on the side and the text above reading ...

An illustration of a very similar bronze figure, attributed to D H Chiparus and on the same shaped base and of the same dimensions is illustrated on page 324 in the book; Millers Art...

The chandelier has great decorative elements such as the octopus like arms and shell body.

Ammonoids are an extinct group of marine mollusk animals closely related to octopuses, squid, and cuttlefish. The name "ammonite", from which the scientific term is derived, was insp...

Possibly originating as an architectural finial, the stone sculpture has curving contours and evocative details suggestive of a rabbit, octopus or a mythical animal. Today, the small...

A type of mollusc they are related to Nautiloids, Squid and Octopus. Sizes vary from 8"Dia X 2"H, 14"Dia X 3"H, 12"Dia X 3"H

This is an exquisite example of Classical art, with the hero's long fingers mirroring the tentacles of the octopus on the obverse. Tarentum was one of the largest and most prosperou...

Out of context, this carved wood hat stand has a curious, octopus-like appearance. Intricately embellished with carved flourishes, the hat Stand displays the opulence of court fashio...

Distinant relatives to members of the molluscan class such as squid, octopus, nautilus and cuttlefish. The orthoceras lived inside of their shell, had tentacles they could use to ...

Ammonites, an extinct group of cephalopods related to modern octopuses, squid, and cuttlefish, lived millions of years ago and are celebrated for their spiral-shaped shells that rese...

These molluscs are more closely related to octopuses, squid, and cuttlefish. The fossils wash out of the cliffs and can be found mixed in the gravels of the beach.

A rare and original Venetian Gondola Chair. With an octopus - shaped frame, this chair is almost a piece of art in itself and is reminiscent of mythical creatures of the sea.

Ammonites are closely related to octopus, squid, cuttlefish, and modern nautilus. The nautiloid both preceded and survived after the ammonoid went extinct.

The partially sculptural design creates the impression that the octopus is emerging from the surface of the vase, thus giving the animal a frightening liveliness.

Ammonites are closely related to octopus, squid, cuttlefish, and modern nautilus. Nautiloids both preceded and survived ammonoids after the later became extinct.

Ammonites, cephalopods closely related to modern squids and octopuses, flourished during the Mesozoic era, and their fossils are often found in a variety of sedimentary rock formatio...

It was probably found in the sea as a container for hunting octopus. It is stable and stands firm. Very fortunately, this jar is in beautiful condition with no cracks.

In the lower register, a marine tableau unfolds: a cupid riding a dolphin to the left, an octopus at the centre, and a heron catching a fish to the right.

The ammonite, an extinct branch of the mollusc family, related to the modern octopus, takes its name from an ancient belief, recorded by Pliny the Elder, that their fossilised remain...

The group is supported from behind by a reed plant, as well as by the bundle of nets reaching to the ground below the nereid on which an octopus is cavorting, and is based on flat ov...

The group is supported from behind by a reed plant, as well as by the bundle of nets reaching to the ground below the nereid on which an octopus is cavorting, and is based on flat ov...

The ornamentation to the blade is further embellished with a large octopus design, with interlacing, scrolling arms displaying two rows of suckers.

He exhibited “Gilliat Struggling with the Octopus” in 1879, which earned him a second prize.

The first fruits of this collaboration were exciting innovations in Historicism glass, including Intarsia and Octopus glass and the very popular marbled glass which imitated semi-pre...

The fine Tsuba which is decorated with Octopus, Blue Fine Tuna on one side and a puffer fish on the other and is also signed "Yasunaga" who worked in Shonai, Japan in the Dewa provin...

The historicist period The first fruits of this collaboration were exciting innovations in Historicism glass, including Intarsia and Octopus glass and the very popular marbled (‘m...

To the foreground five figures are seen in poses as they try to jump out the way of a spilled basket of octopus, fish, and lobsters, a wonderful and highly detailed scene which is a ...

Plate number 10, Pieuvre (Octopus vulgaris), from "Étude de la Mer" by Mathurin Meheut.

Vintage terracotta octopus. Italy, early 20th century. Dimensions: 11.5" W x 13" D x 4.63" H.

A stunning antique Japanese Meiji bronze octopus figure signed to the base and dating between 1868 and 1912.

A recent Japanese acquisition Rarely seen, this Japanese octopus fishing pot was used to trap octopus on old Japan's high seas coastline areas.

Pair of Murano glass wall sconces, in stock Fume color and horizontal striation texture Black opaline finials and brass accents Art Deco inspired design. Gives off warm beams of lig...

The Double Decker lamp is a tall, brutalist-inspired table lamp, perfect for lighting in larger living spaces, created by Streicher Goods in Brooklyn, NY. The lamp is composed of a...

Dagmar Design - Round Ottoman Custom-made ottoman developed & produced at our workshops in London using the highest quality materials. These examples are upholstered in a mustar...

A wonderful art deco scroll, flower & leaf iron & frosted glass lantern fixture with single edison light in the manner of Edgar Brandt.

Vintage Finesse Originals 3D Fiberglass Zodiac Signs Mid Century Wall Mirror. Item features is distressed gold finish, "Antiqued" mirror glass. Circa Mid to Late 20th Century. Measur...

From her cozy screened porch, Bunny has the perfect view of water lily pads gently floating on her koi pond. It got us thinking—if those lily pads can support a visiting frog, why no...

Set of striking dining chairs by Henning Kjærnulf, made of oak and boucle. Refreshing design with bold Baroque coming together nicely with Mid-Century Modernism. Model: Razorblade ...

This is a spectacular specimen of a Vintage Blue Ridge Coral. Blue corals are some of the only corals to retain their color within their skeletons. They are also the only octocoral k...

A luminous and exceptionally fine example of Louis Comfort Tiffany’s masterful glasswork, this Favrile glass vase dates to circa 1900. The vase features a graceful, elongated baluste...

'Budge' Portrait of a Spaniel Dog (Springer spaniel?) by George Paice (1854-1925) British Artist *see notes below signed and dated 1920 oil on canvas, framed framed: 16 x 19 inches c...

This museum-quality Amethyst “harp” from Artigas, Uruguay, is a natural sculpture of exceptional beauty and rarity. The piece features a harmonious arrangement of high-quality Amethy...

Envisioned by designer Yaniv Chen, the Constant nightstand exudes an air of refined luxury, celebrating the inherent splendor of Poplar burl wood. Meticulously crafted with impeccabl...