Rare Objects

Rare “Ram's Head” candleholder in black-glazed terracotta, handmade; it is signed on the lower part Jean Marais (1913–1998) was a French actor, writer, director, and sculptor. He ap...

For another bamboo basket by the artist, see Object number2006.3.99 in the collection of Asian Art Musuem in San Francisco.

Dimensions: 24 cm Height , 23 cm Width , 9cm Depth condition: Good Material: Porcelain

Wonderful and large original antique sculpture of a beautiful chimpanzee / ape. Over the years we have owned and sold a fair number of beautiful quality sculptures in all kinds of m...

A rare pair of ormolu-mounted two-color Wedgwood drums with most unusual Wedgwood eggs these supporting Vandyke candle nozzles and drip pans hung with the finest quality pear drops.

Small 6 inch Dial Bakelite Wall Clock by Gents of Leicester - B A small bakelite wall clock by renowned British clock maker Gents of Leicester. Made in England circa 1960. Gent of...

Stunning and perfect running Gothic architectural design bronze wall clock, from circa 1880. If you like rare antiques in general and one of a kind clocks in particular then this ha...

Rare Dansk Oval Teak Bowl by Jens Quistgaard for Dansk

Rare Pair of Ralph Wood Staffordshire Medici Lions in Pink and Blue Bases, Attributed to Ralph Wood, Staffordshire, England, circa 1780 A rare and highly distinctive pair of Staffor...

Rare set of four brass French Louis XIV candlesticks with glowing patina having fluted vasiform shape with turned and hexagonal portions of shafts peaned to wide ripple molded bases....

Kuno Norvark (1913-1989) for Bing and Grondahl. Colossal and rare figurine of a bison in glazed stoneware. Model number 7054. Approx. 1970s Marked. Second factory quality. In very...

All-Natural Golden Orange Citrine Geode Cave with Rare, Unique Rosette Flowers ▫️ Description A citrine geode cave showcasing unique characteristics that make it one of the most ae...

A Very Rare and Important Marble Relief of the ‘Resurrection of Christ’ Attributed to the Master of the Mascoli Altar Marble Venice, Italy Second half of the 15th Century SIZE: ...

Rare and highly decorative, 1980's owl sculpture. This stunning barn owl will look great on any mid-century design piece of furniture. It is beautifully made and in perfect condi...

A captivating pair of signed Monaco majolica double candlesticks, exquisitely hand-crafted and hand-painted, celebrating the luminous beauty of the Mediterranean. The sculptural desi...

PIERRE-JULES MÊNE French, 1810-1879 "Chien Limier" (1869) Patinated bronze signed in cast "P.J. MÊNE" almost certainly cast in Mêne's personal atelier circa 1875 Item # 309MWP02...

This powerful bronze -- depicting a nude fisherman hauling in his net -- is a superb example of Art Deco sculpture influenced by Auguste Rodin's emphasis on the emotion and physicali...

A Rare and lovely antique iron clock dial dating from around 1850. It features a charming painting of the Holy Family, Jesus, Mary and Joseph to the arch. Beautifully painted in the ...

Amethyst for Collection with Cubic Geometrical Calcite and Deep Purple Druzy ▫️ Description From time to time, a geode with rare, aesthetic beauty is found—this specimen is one suc...

Depicting a well dressed farmer feeding two pigs at their trough.

Rare "Monkey in Circle or Hoop" Car Mascot / Hood Ornament Signed Abit.

This highly rare bronze of a nude male athlete preparing to left a heavy kettlebell weight was sculpted by an Austrian artist, Franz Seifert, in 1922. Although Seifert is known for ...

A stunning piece of early industrial design! This rare fan from Bergmann Elektrizitätswerke, Berlin dates back to around 1905–1915 and is a true collector’s item. It features a soli...

Circa 1935 Rare Art Deco mantel clock exquisitely made with marble and onyx with surreal dog figurines in contrasting poses. Original patination. Statement piece.

Here is a wonderful and rare art deco globe vase made by the famed French ceramist Robert Lallemant (1902-1954). This spherical vase represents the globe with depiction of various co...

Super rare handcrafted "Motif Cheval Mistral Noir" horse / stallion sculpture by Lalique of France, circa 1990s. This gorgeous piece was a limited edition sculpture that retailed for...

- rare type - functional

A rare and captivating 18th-century hand carved sculpture in limewood, depicting a noble or royal figure — probably King Louis XV — shown in heroic posture with one hand clasped to h...

An unique piece of blown glass from the Isle of Murano off Venice. This nicely detailed piece features realistic details and scale design. Perfect for display in office, den or livin...

With her elbows jutting to the side and her hips thrust forward, the viewer can almost picture this dancer out on the floor, her dress flaring and her shoulders glistening from the h...

I was able to obtain a very rare item. This is a sculpture of the god ``Shinzo''. "Shin" = God "zo" = statue Since ancient times in Japan, it has been believed that gods reside in a...

A rare 1930s Venini & Co Murano "Filigrana a Reticello" glass frame by Carlo Scarpa, The Murano glass frame has a brass, etched inner solid brass frame, with central etched coll...

Beautiful sculpture in ivory lacquered wood and gilded bronze, Italy, 1970s.

Large handblown green hourglass vase with applied multi-color rods designed by Anzolo Fuga for A.VE.M. (Arte Vetraria Muranese), Murano, Italy, circa 1960. Rosa Barovier-Mentasti,...

RARE ITALIAN SCULPTURE WITH SILVER AND GOLD 19th Century fossil with monture in silver, gold, turquoise and agate. Signs of use. Dim.: 9 x 13 cm

This is a very rare clock with the original movement still inside. However, this clock is NOT WORKING, and its completeness is unknown, being sold as-is, as a wall prop. We are not c...

Rare antique halter door. Wrought iron bar ending with an elegant sculpted cast iron horse’s head. Head width: 14 cm (5.51 inches) Head height: 14 cm (5.51 inches) Head depth: 10 cm ...

Rare, bringing world-class characteristics, this incredible Amethyst specimen is a one-of-a-kind natural sculpture to add to your Crystal Cabinet, surely deserving a top spot. This...

Beautiful vase of the well known artist Janet Leach from the Leach pottery studio. Market St Ives and JL logo. This comes with a card from Janet Leach's studio, as shown.

Rare Scandinavian Modern candelabra, design Paavo tynell, manufactured by Taito Oy, 1930/1940s. Brass. Good vintage condition, patina consistent with age and use. Paavo Tynell (189...

Unique Italian marble mortar from the 18th century. The green marble is very rare and produces a unique color hue between green and gray tones. This piece spent its life in Italian ...

This is a hard to find pair of sterling silver Georg Jensen Art Deco candlesticks, design #691B by Harald Nielsen from the early 1930s. Additional information: Material: Sterling si...

Beautifully sculpted from a ruddy block of mahogany and finished with a patina that gives it a lovely glow, this piece is a superb example of WPA-era sculpture. The artist, Raymond T...

Glazed in a deep pink color overlaid by an elaborate pattern of markings in black and gold, this pair of ceramic doves was sculpted and glazed by Waylande Gregory, one of America's 2...

Rare Pair of Agate Geodes with Snowball Botryoidal Quartz & Sparkling Druzy ▫️ Description Exceptionally rare, this natural pair of Agate Geodes is defined by dense snowball-like b...

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...

Lisa Larson for Gustavsberg. Rare figure in glazed ceramics. Boy with the bag, 1970s-1980s. Measures: 19 x 12.5 cm. In very good condition. Signed.

This rare and unusual object is a hand-carved coconut done in the Indian city of Goa, during the era of Portuguese colonization.

Elestial Amethyst Crystal Specimen with Brazil’s Legendary Cacoxenite ▫️ Description An exceedingly rare mineral masterpiece: a Matrix Cacoxenite Amethyst specimen is gracefully se...

Replica of the Auto Union Type C, entirely handcrafted in the 1970s from maritime pine at 1/4 scale. This piece captures all the purity of the original "Silver Arrow" that dominated...

A rare and beautiful Art Deco / Swedish Grace bronze vase with amazing patina.

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...

A stunning and rare example of Swedish Graal glasswork, this “Fisk” (Fish) vase was designed by Edward Hald for Orrefors 1952 The piece features a beautifully intricate underwater s...

Very rare pair of Tall, Minimalist, Post Modern Adjustable Height, Candle Holders. Made in the Netherlands Beautiful lines and clever design. The disk that the candles rest upo...

An elegant, German Mid-Century Modern candelabra or centrepiece by Former Bauhaus Student and Master William Wagenfeld. The five-arm model presents a perfect balance of material, for...

Beautifully stylized sculpture of a couple in a loving embrace. This early 20th century work of art is part of the 'modernist school' that was at the start of making art more and mo...

Stunning Citrine Crystal Cluster – Rare Flower-Shaped Formation ▫️Description This exceptional Citrine crystal cluster brings a blossoming flower, exhibiting beautiful aesthetics, ...

Hallmarked in London in 1700 by Francis Garthorne, this impressive William III period sterling silver monteith bowl features a shaped and scalloped rim with chased detailing, flat-ch...

Although paintings by Rubens and Poussin offer the most famous depictions of the Abduction of the Sabine Women -- a tale from the early days of Rome -- this story has been told again...

Rare and striking, this bold, bronze allegorical sculpture is entitled "Glory" or "Gloire," and is a smaller version of a grand public sculpture -- the Monument des Fusiliers Marins ...