Carl Aubock II Rare Brass Corkscrew Cup Model 3710 Austria 1940s
By Werkstätte Carl Auböck
Located in Troy, MI
Carl Auböck II model 3710 Austria c. 1949 Turned wood cup with elongated oval brass handle that removes to a reveal a functioning corkscrew Original patina Signed both to the bottom...
Brass
Rare Pair of “Terriers” Bookends Bronze Sculpture by Edith Baretto Parsons
By Edith Barretto Stevens Parsons
Located in Shippensburg, PA
Part of Parsons' series of playful terrier dogs, this is a highly desirable original pair that have remained together since being issued by the Gorham foundry. So often we find these...
Bronze
Large Staffordshire Portrait Bust of Queen Caroline, RARE, England, circa 1820
By Staffordshire
Located in Kinderhook, NY
An incredibly rare and museum calibre monumental scale English Staffordshire bust of Queen Caroline, wife of King George IV, made in commemoration of his coronation in 1820 or her de...
Pottery
Rare Mastad Norway Footed Bowl Scandinavian Pewter 1950s
By Mastad Pewter Norway
Located in Clifton Springs, NY
Rare Mastad Norway Footed Bowl in Scandinavian Midcentury Modern style was made by Mastad Norway in 1950s.
Pewter
Rare French Bronze Sculpture Heron and Frog by Henri Alfred Jacquemart
By Henri Alfred Marie Jacquemart
Located in Shippensburg, PA
HENRI-ALFRED MARIE JACQUEMART French, 1824-1896 Le héron pêcheur (Heron Devouring a Frog) Patinated bronze, signed to base "A. JACQUEMART"; almost certainly cast by Auguste Delafon...
Bronze
Two Rare Signed Hand Blown Glass Sculptures by John Bingham
By John Bingham
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Set of two clear art glass orb sculptures by John Bingham, circa 1980. Signed (engraved) "John Bingham" the base of the rims. Dimensions listed are for the larger of the two. S...
Art Glass
Pair of Rare Blue & White Lace Agate Cathedral Geodes
Located in Ametista Do Sul, BR
Blue & White Lace Agate Cathedral Geode with Sparkly White Galaxy Druzy ▫️ Description This lace agate cathedral geode stands out for its tall formation and its rare striped blue-a...
Crystal, Quartz, Rock Crystal
Rare Brutalist Iron Candleholder, Hand-Forged European Design, 1960s
Located in Herentals, BE
A rare and beautifully executed Brutalist iron candleholder, handcrafted in Europe during the 1960s.
Iron
Lovely Bronze Statue of a Victorian Dandy Lovely Rare Find
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely 21cm tall Victorian Dandy bronze statue with a nice patina. A very nice piece, I bought this around 20 years ago from a little antiq...
Bronze
Grape Jelly Amethyst Druzy Cluster with Rare Cristobalite Inclusions
Located in Ametista Do Sul, BR
AAA Amethyst Cluster with Cristobalite Inclusions (Deep Purple “Grape Jelly”) ▫️ Description A truly rare find, this AAA amethyst cluster features large, dark purple druzy points a...
Crystal, Quartz, Rock Crystal
Rare French Antique Bronze Sculpture “Mare and Foal” by Isidore Bonheur
By Isidore Jules Bonheur
Located in Shippensburg, PA
ISIDORE JULES BONHEUR French, 1827-1901 "Mare and her Foal" Sand-cast nuanced medium-brown patinated bronze Signed in cast "I. BONHEUR" and cold-stamped PEYROL verso Cast circa 187...
Bronze
Rare Wooden Carving Human Sculptures A Fisher Man Antique Decorative Figurine
Located in Wembley, GB
Beautifully stylized a fisherman figurine with a great balance of harmony stands, portraying the inner world's beauty through pure beauty. This Valuable rare unique art piece is a gr...
Ceramic, Acrylic, Wood, Fruitwood, Driftwood, Pine, Bog Wood
Andrianna Shamaris Rare Palm Petrified Wood Slab
By Andrianna Shamaris
Located in New York, NY
Beautiful contrasting colors on this stunning palm petrified wood slab. Polished on both sides. Perfect as a place holder for jewelry, a large coaster to elevate a regular side table...
Wood, Petrified Wood
Superb Rare Dark Blue & White Lace Agate Geode
Located in Ametista Do Sul, BR
Rare Natural Artwork: Rare Blue and White Lace Agate Geode with Striped Patterns, All-Intact Description Brazil is one of the world’s top producers of agate, and occasionally a geo...
Crystal, Quartz, Rock Crystal
Hermès - Rare Cigarette Box, XXth century
By Hermès
Located in Beaune, FR
Rare silver-plated cigarette box with a gilt-plated deer head opening. It is in good condition and is signed on the side "HERMÈS PARIS / Made in France." There is also a hallmark. ...
Silver Plate
Rare Ships Engine Order Telegraph
Located in Norwell, MA
Solid brass ships telegraph by Scottish maker Mechans Limited of Scotstoun Glasgow. With porcelein faceplate displaying ships commands full, half, slow, stop, ahead and astern. Singl...
Brass
Rare Large French Early Modern Iron Sculpture / Eiffel Tower Obelisk, 1920
Located in New York, NY
References: Sculpture, geometric, modern, abstract, outdoor, garden, objects, ornaments, decorative.
A Rare Pair of 20th Century Animalier Cast Iron Hunting Dogs
Located in Dublin, IE
A rare pair of 20th Century animalier heavy cast iron sculptures depicting hunting dogs after H. Alfred Jacquemart (1824-1896), the leading contributor to French animalier school of ...
Iron
Rare Yellow Fluorite Cube Formation from China
Located in London, GB
Large rare cubed yellow fluorite formation from China mounted on a mirrored steel base. Since 1986 Dale Rogers has been sourcing the grandest fossils, crystals and minerals from a...
Other
Natural Specimen Of Rare Twisted Xenotime 4g Crystal From Pakistan
Located in Peshawar, PK
Type: Rare Twisted Xenotime Origin: Zagi Mountains, KPK Province, Pakistan Dim: H: 2.9 x W: 1.2 x D: 1 cm Wt: 4g Sourced from the famed pegmatite deposits of Zagi Mountain, P...
Crystal
Rare Ewald Dahlskog Turquoise Ceramic Vase for Bobergs Fajansfabrik, 1930s
By Bobergs Fajansfabrik AB, Ewald Dahlskog
Located in Eskilstuna, SE
A rare ceramic vase designed by Ewald Dahlskog for Bobergs Fajansfabrik in Sweden during the 1930s. The vase has a sculptural form with repeated wave-shaped relief and a turquoise g...
Stoneware
Frank Meisler Rare Vintage Judaica Rabbi Praying Mechanical Sculpture 103/250
By Frank Meisler
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Frank Meisler Rare Vintage Judaica Rabbi Praying Mechanical Sculpture 103/250 This sculpture measures: 4 wide x 5 deep x 9.75 high We take our photos in a controlled lighting studi...
Metal
Raymond Peynet for Rosenthal Studioline Rare Mid-Century Modern French Sculpture
By Rosenthal, Raymond Peynet
Located in Landau an der Isar, Bayern
Beautiful Mid-Century porcelain sculpture designed by French artist / cartoonist Raymond Peynet (1908-1999) for German porcelain manufacturer Rosenthal in circa 1958, as part of the ...
Porcelain, Pottery
Rare Pair of Cylinder Vases with Putti Terracotta Impruneta end 20th Century
Located in Madrid, ES
Rare Pair of Cylinder Vases with Putti Terracotta Impruneta end 20th Century Internal diameter (Cm) 22 Height (Cm) 30 Base Dimensions (Cm) 32 Weight (Kg) 9 Handmade product; Frost ...
Terracotta
Rare ESKAF Vase, Model 834, Huizen, 1928-1934
Located in MAASTRICHT, LI
Product info This ceramic vase was produced by ESKAF (Eerste Steenwijker Kunst Aardewerk Fabriek) during the early Huizen period, between 1928 and 1934. The model number is 834, a do...
Earthenware
René LALIQUE Rare Art Deco "Poissons" (fishes) Vase 1921
By René Lalique
Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR
Rare Art Deco "Poissons" Vase by René Lalique, 1921 – Amber Glass with Green Patina A rare and exquisite Art Deco vase by René Lalique, made in Paris, France, circa 1921. This magni...
Glass
Rare Model Empire Clock Depicting Faustulus Discovering Romolus and Remus
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
The highest quality late French Empire/Charles X mantle clock in terms of bronze casting, chasing, and gilding. The partially clad figure of Faustulus leans into a rocky outcrop peer...
Griotte Marble, Bronze
Pair of Ultra-Rare Sugar-Coated Stalactite Amethyst Geodes
Located in Ametista Do Sul, BR
Super Rare Pair of Chuveirinho Amethyst Geodes with Micro Stalactites and Sugar Druzy (Chalcedony-Coated) ▫️ Description Exceptionally rare, this pair of Chuveirinho Amethyst geode...
Crystal, Quartz, Rock Crystal
Rare Blue & White Lace Agate Geode with Amethyst Core
Located in Ametista Do Sul, BR
All-Natural Agate Geode: Rare Blue and White Lace Agate with Amethyst Core, Intact ▫️Description A rare specimen with exceptional aesthetics, this agate geode brings together uniqu...
Crystal, Quartz, Rock Crystal
Antique, rare paperweight made of glass ball with image
Located in Wien, AT
Antique rare paperweight glass ball with picture, alpaca base, good original condition, around 1880.
Alpaca, Glass
Mari Simmulson for Upsala Ekeby, Rare Hand Painted Ceramic Panda Figure
Located in København, Copenhagen
Mari Simmulson for Upsala Ekeby. Rare hand-painted ceramic panda figure. Model number 4224. 1960/70s. Marked. Dimensions: H 21.0 x D 9.5 cm.
Ceramic
Rare Lifesize Albert Einstein Statue w/ Storage Cabinet in Fiberglass, USA, 1980
Located in Deland, FL
Introducing a rare, hand-made sculpture depicting the iconic theoretical physicist Albert Einstein carrying a large stack of books. The book stack is actually a hidden wooden storage...
Fiberglass
Rare 1984 Postmodern Biomorphic Sculpture by Rossi, Memphis Milano Era
Located in Bedford Hills, NY
A vibrant, textural crimson abstract sculpture that embodies the rebellious spirit of the 1980s Memphis movement. Featuring a sharp, biomorphic silhouette and a geometric circular vo...
Acrylic, Wood
Antique Rare Italian Gold Gilded Hand-Carved Frame Early 17th Century
Located in Doha, QA
A truly magnificent Italian Renaissance gold gilded hand carved frame. Amazing craftsmanship and a very good condition for its age. Painting which fits inside (painting opening), di...
Giltwood
Rare Blue Lace Agate with Clear Quartz Geode Slice
Located in Ametista Do Sul, BR
A Superb Specimen of Agate: All-Natural Agate Slice with Rare Banding Patterns and Composition ▫️ Description With an extraordinary growth pattern that defies logic, this rare agat...
Crystal, Quartz, Rock Crystal
Rare Contortionist Car Mascot / Sculpture by Emile Carlier, French, c 1906
By Carlier
Located in Buenos Aires, Olivos
Rare Contortionist Car Mascot / Sculpture by Emile Carlier, French, circa 1910.
Marble, Bronze
Rare Arts & Crafts Beaded Velvet Picture Frame with Floral Folk Art Motif, c1910
Located in Lisse, NL
Exceptional beaded velvet picture frame with a wonderfully rich folk art / Arts & Crafts decor. For the collector of rare and finely handcrafted Arts & Crafts objects, this striking...
Velvet, Glass
Rare 19th Century English Enamelled Cast Iron Doorstop of Jumbo the Elephant
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Rare 19th-Century English Enamelled Cast Iron Doorstop of Jumbo the Elephant, ca. 1870–1885 A scarce and evocative English Victorian cast iron doorstop depicting Jumbo the Elephant,...
Iron
"Exultation", Large, Rare Bronze w/ Male Nude Celebrating Liberation of Belgium
By Arthur Dupagne
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Extraordinarily powerful, and very rare, this large bronze sculpture of a nude male figure by Arthur Dupagne shows him stretching and straining upwards, his head rolled back and shou...
Bronze
Rare Japanese Traveling Cabinet Oi Edo Period
Located in Atlanta, GA
Served as a traveling cabinet as well as a shrine and carried like a backpack for the Buddhist priests and monks during long pilgrimage, this rare chest is known as Oi Japanese. In C...
Silk, Bamboo, Wood, Lacquer, Paper
Rare Large Mid-Century Zsolnay Porcelain Figure by János Török Circa 1960s
Located in London, GB
A rare and visually striking mid-20th century Zsolnay modernist porcelain sculpture, designed by celebrated Hungarian artist János Török. This sculptural form beautifully exemplifie...
Porcelain
Rare Kjell Engman for Kosta Boda Sweden Blue Orange Glass teacup , 1980’s
By Kjell Engman
Located in Delft, NL
Rare Kjell Engman for Kosta Boda Sweden Blue Orange Glass teacup , 1980’s
Art Glass
Midcentury Rare Rosewood Candleholder Casa Finland, Brazil, 1970s
Located in Praha, CZ
- very rare - marked by label
Rosewood
Rare French Empire ormolu and patinated bronze portefaix clock signed Alibert
Located in London, GB
Extremely rare antique French Empire ormolu and patinated bronze portefaix mantel clock signed in the bronze Alibert with two tune musical base also signed Alibert. This model is bas...
Bronze, Ormolu
Lisa Larson for Gustavsberg, Rare Figure in Glazed Ceramics, Baby, 1970s
Located in København, Copenhagen
Lisa Larson for Gustavsberg. Rare figure in glazed ceramics. Baby. 1970s. Measures: 11 x 9 cm. In excellent condition. Stamped.
Ceramic
Rare Arts & Crafts Amsterdam School Geometrical Design Oak Mantel Pendulum Clock
Located in Lisse, NL
Early 20th century, great condition Dutch Arts & Crafts mantle / table / desk clock. To have found this stunning and wonderful design, Dutch Arts & Crafts table clock was a treat, b...
Metal, Brass, Iron
Rare Calcite Crystal Cluster with Natural-Forming Baroque Pearls
By Interi
Located in Columbia, SC
Rare calcite crystal cluster formation adorned with natural forming gold baroque pearls in its matrix. Calcite is the most abundant carbonate on Earth and commonly forms in caves, ...
Rock Crystal, Crystal
Charming, Rare Mid-Century Rita Ford, Inc Music Box in Verdant Emerald Lacquer
Located in San Diego, CA
Charming Rare Mid-Century Rita Ford, Inc Music Box in Verdant Emerald Lacquer, circa 1970s. This exquisite vintage music box is a masterclass in the century's old tradition of Italia...
Brass
Rare Murano Sculpture in Mouth Blown Art Glass, Cobra Snake, 1960s
Located in København, Copenhagen
Rare Murano sculpture in mouth blown art glass. Cobra snake. 1960s. Measures: 25 x 11 cm. In excellent condition.
Art Glass
Rare James II Antique Sterling Silver Porringer, London 1688
Located in London, London
Hallmarked in London in 1688 this rare James II antique sterling silver porringer is of a classic circular form with a pedestal base and scroll handles. The side and base are both en...
Sterling Silver
Rare Vintage Handwoven Basket with Organic Spiral & Tribal Motif
Located in West Hollywood, CA
This exquisite vintage handwoven basket is a true testament to artisanal craftsmanship, featuring a striking spiral and branch-like motif woven from natural fibers. The deep, earthy ...
Natural Fiber
Jacques Adnet Rare Leather and Bronze Horseshoe Wall Clock, France, 1950s
By Jacques Adnet
Located in New York, NY
Jacques Adnet rare horseshoe wall clock covered in original black saddle-stiched leather suspended by brass hanging ring with hands and numbers in bronze which evoke farrier nails. C...
Brass
Art Deco Stoneware Vase by Workshop Pierrefonds, France, 1920, Rare"
By Pierrefonds Pottery
Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR
This rare French Art Deco stoneware vase by Pierrefonds, dating to circa 1920, is a striking example of French ceramic design from the early Art Deco period.
Stoneware
Anzolo Fuga for AVeM rare vase with rings, 1960s
By Arte Vetraria Muranese (AVEM), Anzolo Fuga
Located in Parma, IT
Rare three-spout vase with rings made by Master Anzolo Fuga for AVeM Murano in the 1960s. Made of shaded bubble glass with three spouts with applied glass paste and rings. Unique pie...
Murano Glass
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Rare 1986 Limited Edition Gufram Multipli Cactus, Signed & Numbered 1257 of 2000
By Guido Drocco and Franco Mello, Gufram Furniture
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A rare and highly collectible limited edition Gufram 'Cactus' coat / hat rack sculpture designed by Guido Drocco and Franco Mello, part of the legendary Italian Radical Design and Po...
Polystyrene
Rare Citrine Geode Ring Portal with Sparkly Druzy
Located in Ametista Do Sul, BR
Citrine Geode Portal Slice with a Rare Formation, Galaxy Madeira Orange Citrine on Rotating Stand ▫️ Description A rare Citrine Geode Portal Slice with gorgeous aesthetics and worl...
Crystal, Quartz, Rock Crystal
Pair of rare enamelled door handles by Paolo De Poli, Italy 1950s
By Paolo De Poli
Located in Argelato, BO
Rare set of two door handles by Paolo De Poli for VIS. Copper plates with beautiful green and black enamels. The pieces can be used as opposites on glass or metal doors, or side by s...
Copper
Rare Assembled Set of Six German Porcelain Mythological Deities, Meissen
Located in New York, NY
Attributed to Johann Friedrich Eberlein, circa 1741. One of Hercules, Diana, Minerva, two Juno and one bacchanalian figure. Literature: Rainer Rückert's Meissener Porzellan (1964), p...
Porcelain
Rare Midcentury Large Brass & Copper Lion Sculpture by Sergio Bustamante, Mexico
By Sergio Bustamante
Located in Hastings, GB
A monumental lion sculpture by renowned Mexican artist Sergio Bustamante 1970s. The figure is modelled from an intricate welded patchwork of brass & copper sheet. Lion has glass eyes...
Brass, Copper
Rare Ferdinand Barbedienne Gilt-Bronze Centrepiece Vase - Putti & Nymphs, Signed
Located in Nottingham, GB
A magnificent and highly decorative 19th-century French gilt-bronze centrepiece vase, attributed to the celebrated Parisian foundry of Ferdinand Barbedienne (1810–1892). This impres...
Bronze
Every time you move into a house or an apartment — or endeavor to refresh the home you’ve lived in for years — life for that space begins anew. The right home accent, be it the simple placement of a decorative bowl on a shelf or a ceramic vase for fresh flowers, can transform an area from drab to spectacular. But with so many materials and items to choose from, it’s easy to get lost in the process. The key to styling with antique and vintage decorative objects is to work toward making a happy home that best reflects your personal style.
Ceramics are a versatile addition to any home. If you’ve amassed an assortment of functional pottery over the years, think of your mugs and salad bowls as decorative objects, ideal for displaying in a glass cabinet. Vintage ceramic serveware can pop along white open shelving in your dining area, while large stoneware pitchers paired with woven baskets or quilts in an open cupboard can introduce a rustic farmhouse-style element to your den.
Translucent decorative boxes or bowls made of an acrylic plastic called Lucite — a game changer in furniture that’s easy to clean and lasts long — are modern accents that are neutral enough to dress up a coffee table or desktop without cluttering it. If you’re showcasing pieces from the past, a vintage jewelry box for displaying your treasures can spark conversation: Where is the jewelry box from? Is there a story behind it?
Abstract sculptures or an antique vessel for your home library can draw attention to your book collection and add narrative charm to the most appropriate of corners. There’s more than one way to style your bookcases, and decorative objects add a provocative dynamic. “I love magnifying glasses,” says Alex Assouline, global vice president of luxury publisher Assouline, of adding one’s cherished objects to a home library. “They are both useful and decorative. Objects really elevate libraries and can also make them more personal.”
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The French sculptor shaped dense blocks into tactile forms meant to be used and held.
After synthetic dyes changed fashion, home goods and printed matter, it was only a matter of time till glass caught up.
The brilliantly simple design turns a modest bouquet into a major statement.
The Greek tragedian is said to have been handsome in his day.
Even for those who don’t indulge, elegant smoking accessories and audacious art portraying cigar enthusiasts hold a nostalgic allure.
It’s an excellent example of the sought-after ceramics coming out of South Africa’s KwaZulu-Natal province.
Thanks to its new leadership, the Spanish maker of figurines, busts and lighting is on a mission to update the art of porcelain for the 21st century.
The free-form stoneware piece is inspired by the magnolia tree and its associations with home.