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"Sprites with Amphorae, " Rare Pair of Art Deco Bronze Candlesticks with Nudes
"Sprites with Amphorae, " Rare Pair of Art Deco Bronze Candlesticks with Nudes

"Sprites with Amphorae, " Rare Pair of Art Deco Bronze Candlesticks with Nudes

By Edward McCartan

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Entirely charming and whimsical, this Classic -- and rare -- pair of bronze candlesticks depict male and female sprites, each standing on a gilded sphere and carrying an Amphora. The...

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Vintage 1920s American Art Deco Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

"Nude with Fish", Rare, Art Nouveau Porcelain Sculpture for Crown Prince Wilhelm
"Nude with Fish", Rare, Art Nouveau Porcelain Sculpture for Crown Prince Wilhelm

"Nude with Fish", Rare, Art Nouveau Porcelain Sculpture for Crown Prince Wilhelm

By KPM Porcelain

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Rare and striking, this porcelain sculpture depicting a nude Japanese male figure carrying a fish on his shoulders was sculpted by Adolf (or Adolph) Amberg for KPM in 1905, to celebr...

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Vintage 1940s German Belle Époque Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Porcelain

Rare 8-Inch Scalenohedral Golden Calcite on Purple Amethyst
Rare 8-Inch Scalenohedral Golden Calcite on Purple Amethyst

Rare 8-Inch Scalenohedral Golden Calcite on Purple Amethyst

Located in Ametista Do Sul, BR

Aesthetical, X-Large Brazilian Scalenohedral Golden Calcite on Purple Amethyst ▫️ Description A true sculptural gem discovered in 2020, this Calcite specimen ranks among the finest...

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2010s Brazilian Natural Specimens

Materials

Crystal, Quartz, Rock Crystal

Rare Carl-Harry Stålhane Ceramic Vase, Scandinavian Modern, 1960s
Rare Carl-Harry Stålhane Ceramic Vase, Scandinavian Modern, 1960s

Rare Carl-Harry Stålhane Ceramic Vase, Scandinavian Modern, 1960s

By Carl-Harry Stålhane

Located in Limhamn, Skåne län

Rare Ceramic Vase by Carl-Harry Stålhane, 1960's Additional Information: Material: Ceramic Style: Mid century, Scandinavian Produced by Rörstrand in Sweden Dimensions (W x D x H): 1...

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20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vases

Materials

Ceramic

Rare Triplex Rippled Glass Masthead Lantern
Rare Triplex Rippled Glass Masthead Lantern

Rare Triplex Rippled Glass Masthead Lantern

By Triplex

Located in Norwell, MA

Nice masthead lantern by Triplex. Polished steel case with vented brass top. Lantern has the rare rippled Fresnel glass lens. Unit has been electrified for home use. Lantern has been...

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Vintage 1910s North American Nautical Objects

Materials

Brass, Steel

Rare Atelier French Antique Bronze Sculpture “Fox Hunt” by Pierre Jules Mêne
Rare Atelier French Antique Bronze Sculpture “Fox Hunt” by Pierre Jules Mêne

Rare Atelier French Antique Bronze Sculpture “Fox Hunt” by Pierre Jules Mêne

By Pierre Jules Mêne

Located in Shippensburg, PA

PIERRE-JULES MÊNE French, 1810-1879 "Chasse au Renard" (The Fox Hunt) Sand-cast patinated bronze signed in cast "P.J. MÊNE 1849" an atelier cast circa 1860 Item # 311ZDQ28W Th...

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Antique 19th Century Romantic Animal Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Rare Beautiful Design Porcelain Boy Figurine by Ella Strobach König/ ROYAL DUX
Rare Beautiful Design Porcelain Boy Figurine by Ella Strobach König/ ROYAL DUX

Rare Beautiful Design Porcelain Boy Figurine by Ella Strobach König/ ROYAL DUX

By Royal Dux

Located in Praha, CZ

Little boy on a sled Designed by artist Elly Strobach König (1908-2002) for the ROYAL DUX Duchcov porcelain factory Good condition

Category

Vintage 1940s Czech Art Deco Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Porcelain

Rare Beautiful Design Porcelain Boy Figurine by Ella Strobach König/ ROYAL DUX
Rare Beautiful Design Porcelain Boy Figurine by Ella Strobach König/ ROYAL DUX

Rare Beautiful Design Porcelain Boy Figurine by Ella Strobach König/ ROYAL DUX

By Royal Dux

Located in Praha, CZ

A little tramp with a dog in a knot Designed by artist Elly Strobach König (1908-2002) for the ROYAL DUX Duchcov porcelain factory Good condition

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Vintage 1940s Czech Art Deco Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Porcelain

Rare William III Sterling Silver Monteith Bowl, London 1700
Rare William III Sterling Silver Monteith Bowl, London 1700

Rare William III Sterling Silver Monteith Bowl, London 1700

By Francis Garthorne

Located in London, London

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...

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Antique Early 1700s English William and Mary Decorative Bowls

Materials

Sterling Silver

Rare Emmanuel Fremiet “Husky Dog” Bronze Sculpture, Charles More cast no. 38
Rare Emmanuel Fremiet “Husky Dog” Bronze Sculpture, Charles More cast no. 38

Rare Emmanuel Fremiet “Husky Dog” Bronze Sculpture, Charles More cast no. 38

By Emmanuel Fremiet

Located in Shippensburg, PA

EMMANUEL FREMIET French, 1824-1910 Chien loulou couché Nuanced medium-brown patina on sand-cast bronze Signed in base "E. FREMIET" a Charles More cast numbered 38 Item # 311GTS04P ...

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Antique 19th Century French Romantic Animal Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

18th Century Italian Green Marble Mortar, Rare Patina, Country Style
18th Century Italian Green Marble Mortar, Rare Patina, Country Style

18th Century Italian Green Marble Mortar, Rare Patina, Country Style

Located in Nijlen, BE

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 ...

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Antique 18th Century Italian Country Vases

Materials

Marble

Revernay Rare Art Deco Pair of Ceramic Vases, Digoin Sarreguemines, 1920
Revernay Rare Art Deco Pair of Ceramic Vases, Digoin Sarreguemines, 1920

Revernay Rare Art Deco Pair of Ceramic Vases, Digoin Sarreguemines, 1920

By Revernay Sarreguemines Digoin

Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR

Their sculptural form and rich ceramic finish make them equally suitable for display as functional vessels or as decorative objects in their own right. Both vases are marked “Revern...

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Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Vases

Materials

Ceramic, Stoneware

Rare Bronze Sculpture of “Arab on Camel” by Antoine-Louis Barye circa 1880
Rare Bronze Sculpture of “Arab on Camel” by Antoine-Louis Barye circa 1880

Rare Bronze Sculpture of “Arab on Camel” by Antoine-Louis Barye circa 1880

By Antoine-Louis Barye

Located in Shippensburg, PA

The sculpture retains its original surface chemical and pigment patina, a fine and complex range of black and green hues. It is an exceedingly rare and exceptional work. Literature &...

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Antique 19th Century French Romantic Animal Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Late 18th C. Rare Pair Of English Lustre Candlesticks
Late 18th C. Rare Pair Of English Lustre Candlesticks

Late 18th C. Rare Pair Of English Lustre Candlesticks

Located in Incline Village, NV

Rare pair of blue glass and ormolu lustre George III candlesticks in their original and untouched condition. The circular blue glass cylinders are mounted on an ormolu base with bead...

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Antique 1790s English George III Candlesticks

Materials

Ormolu

An Unusual and Rare English ‘Memento Mori’ Carved Shrine with Two Human Skulls
An Unusual and Rare English ‘Memento Mori’ Carved Shrine with Two Human Skulls

An Unusual and Rare English ‘Memento Mori’ Carved Shrine with Two Human Skulls

Located in London, GB

An Unusual and Rare English ‘Memento Mori’ Carved Shrine with Two Human Skulls to the underside, a carved ‘Dragonfly’ Marble 16th / 17th Century England Size: 36cm high, 28cm w...

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Antique 17th Century English Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Marble

Amethyst Plate with Rare Golden Goethite (Cacoxenite) Amethyst Flower Rosettes
Amethyst Plate with Rare Golden Goethite (Cacoxenite) Amethyst Flower Rosettes

Amethyst Plate with Rare Golden Goethite (Cacoxenite) Amethyst Flower Rosettes

Located in Ametista Do Sul, BR

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...

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2010s Brazilian Natural Specimens

Materials

Agate, Amethyst, Crystal, Rock Crystal

Francis Pope Rare Copper Clad Doulton Lambeth Fish Vase
Francis Pope Rare Copper Clad Doulton Lambeth Fish Vase

Francis Pope Rare Copper Clad Doulton Lambeth Fish Vase

By Doulton Lambeth

Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire

A rare and stunning Doulton Lambeth copper clad art pottery vase decorated with fish swimming amidst weed by renowned artist Francis C Pope and dating from the early 20th century. Th...

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Early 20th Century English Arts and Crafts Vases

Materials

Silver Plate, Copper

"Nude Male with Lyre, " Rare Bronze Sculpture by Cummings, San Francisco Artist
"Nude Male with Lyre, " Rare Bronze Sculpture by Cummings, San Francisco Artist

"Nude Male with Lyre, " Rare Bronze Sculpture by Cummings, San Francisco Artist

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Masterfully conceived and executed, this highly rare, perhaps unique, bronze sculpture captures a young male nude figure twisting to his right to pluck the strings of his lyre. Perha...

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Vintage 1920s American Art Deco Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Isidore-Jules Bonheur, A Rare Gilt and Patinated Bronze Jockey on A Horse
Isidore-Jules Bonheur, A Rare Gilt and Patinated Bronze Jockey on A Horse

Isidore-Jules Bonheur, A Rare Gilt and Patinated Bronze Jockey on A Horse

By Isidore Jules Bonheur

Located in Long Island City, NY, NY

Isidore-Jules Bonheur (French, 1827–1901) A Rare Gilt and Patinated Bronze Jockey on A Horse, circa 1875. Introducing a truly exceptional and highly sought-after piece, a rare gil...

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Antique 19th Century French Sporting Art Animal Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Rare Black Walnut Turned Wood Bowl by Gordon Keeler
Rare Black Walnut Turned Wood Bowl by Gordon Keeler

Rare Black Walnut Turned Wood Bowl by Gordon Keeler

Located in Sagaponack, NY

Exquisite American Studio Craft piece hand-crafted by renowned artisan Gordon Keeler, a distinguished member of the League of New Hampshire Craftsmen. This singular lathe-turned bowl...

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Vintage 1950s American Decorative Bowls

Materials

Walnut

Rare Rosenthal Martin Freyer white ceramic vase , 1960’s
Rare Rosenthal Martin Freyer white ceramic vase , 1960’s

Rare Rosenthal Martin Freyer white ceramic vase , 1960’s

By Rosenthal

Located in Delft, NL

Rare Rosenthal Martin Freyer white ceramic vase , 1960’s

Category

Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Porcelain

Rare “Spina” vase in glazed ceramic by Umberto Mantineo
Rare “Spina” vase in glazed ceramic by Umberto Mantineo

Rare “Spina” vase in glazed ceramic by Umberto Mantineo

Located in Roma, RM

Rare “Spina n.33" vase in glazed ceramic by Umberto Mantineo Product details Dimensions: 44 H x 30 D cm

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Vases

Materials

Ceramic

Rare Large Chinese Export circa 1900 Shoushan Stone Sculpture Pandas Crane Birds
Rare Large Chinese Export circa 1900 Shoushan Stone Sculpture Pandas Crane Birds

Rare Large Chinese Export circa 1900 Shoushan Stone Sculpture Pandas Crane Birds

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

We are delighted to offer for sale this stunning and very rare original Chinese Export circa 1900 Shoushan stone carving of mountain lions on rocks I have two Shoushan stone carving...

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Antique Early 1900s Chinese Chinese Export Animal Sculptures

Materials

Stone

Royal Copenhagen, rare porcelain figurine of a mermaid with fish in her hands
Royal Copenhagen, rare porcelain figurine of a mermaid with fish in her hands

Royal Copenhagen, rare porcelain figurine of a mermaid with fish in her hands

Located in København, Copenhagen

Royal Copenhagen, rare porcelain figurine of a mermaid holding fish in her hands. Model: 2412. Approximately 1930. Marked. Second factory quality. In excellent condition. Dimensions:...

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Vintage 1930s Danish Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Porcelain

"Leaping Zebra, " Fine and Rare Art Deco Sculpture, Signed by Waylande Gregory
"Leaping Zebra, " Fine and Rare Art Deco Sculpture, Signed by Waylande Gregory

"Leaping Zebra, " Fine and Rare Art Deco Sculpture, Signed by Waylande Gregory

By Waylande Gregory

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Full of energy and élan, this rare sculpture by Waylande Gregory, dating from the 1940s, depicts a zebra in mid-air, looking behind with elegant unconcern. The ceramic form is glazed...

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Vintage 1940s American Art Deco Animal Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

Rare Large 16th Century Grape or Cauldron in Solid Bronze
Rare Large 16th Century Grape or Cauldron in Solid Bronze

Rare Large 16th Century Grape or Cauldron in Solid Bronze

Located in Meer, VAN

Rare Large Grape or Cauldron in Solid Bronze, Europe, 16th Century.

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Antique 16th Century European Medieval Decorative Bowls

Materials

Bronze

"Nude with Bowl, " Rare Art Deco Sculpture by Solon for Amer, Encaustic
"Nude with Bowl, " Rare Art Deco Sculpture by Solon for Amer, Encaustic

"Nude with Bowl, " Rare Art Deco Sculpture by Solon for Amer, Encaustic

By Leon Victor Solon

Located in Philadelphia, PA

A classic and rare example of Art Deco sculpture, this piece was designed by Leon Victor Solon, an important color theorist and designer who became the artistic director of the Ameri...

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Vintage 1920s American Art Deco Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

AMAZING and RARE (3) STONE VASES H56CM 19th Century
AMAZING and RARE (3) STONE VASES H56CM 19th Century

AMAZING and RARE (3) STONE VASES H56CM 19th Century

Located in Madrid, ES

AMAZING and RARE (3) STONE VASES H56CM 19th Century Original stone vase from the 19th century. Three twin chalice vases with hanging leaves and base capitals MAXIMUM HEIGHT 56 cm DI...

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Antique 19th Century Italian Modern Vases

Materials

Stone

Rare Amethyst Cluster with X-Large Purple Crystal Points
Rare Amethyst Cluster with X-Large Purple Crystal Points

Rare Amethyst Cluster with X-Large Purple Crystal Points

Located in Ametista Do Sul, BR

Rare Brazilian Amethyst Cluster – Superb, Intact X-Large Points ▫️ Description Although Brazilian amethyst is widespread, this cluster is exceptional, showcasing some of the larges...

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2010s Brazilian Natural Specimens

Materials

Crystal, Quartz, Rock Crystal

A Rare Set of Four Louis XIV Brass Candlesticks c. 1690
A Rare Set of Four Louis XIV Brass Candlesticks c. 1690

A Rare Set of Four Louis XIV Brass Candlesticks c. 1690

Located in Greenwich, CT

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....

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Antique Late 17th Century European Louis XIV Candlesticks

Materials

Brass

Extremely Rare French 17th Century Brandy Bottle
Extremely Rare French 17th Century Brandy Bottle

Extremely Rare French 17th Century Brandy Bottle

Located in Middleburg, VA

The base exhibits a pronounced pontil mark and an applied ring at the neck, typical of the period's bottle-making style. A rare maritime survivor, this bottle not only offers a glim...

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Antique 17th Century Baroque Nautical Objects

Materials

Glass, Blown Glass

Amethyst Cluster with Rare Intact “Excalibur” Long Scalenohedral Calcites
Amethyst Cluster with Rare Intact “Excalibur” Long Scalenohedral Calcites

Amethyst Cluster with Rare Intact “Excalibur” Long Scalenohedral Calcites

Located in Ametista Do Sul, BR

Rare Uruguayan Amethyst Cluster with Long Scalenohedral Calcite on Calcite, Large Cabinet Specimen ▫️ Description This Uruguayan amethyst specimen features an uncommon calcite comp...

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2010s Brazilian Natural Specimens

Materials

Crystal, Quartz, Rock Crystal

Mason's Ironstone Vase, Chinese Dragon rare Pattern, Circa 1820
Mason's Ironstone Vase, Chinese Dragon rare Pattern, Circa 1820

Mason's Ironstone Vase, Chinese Dragon rare Pattern, Circa 1820

By Mason's Ironstone

Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire

This is a very rare ironstone vase, in the Chinese style, all hand painted in the coloured dragon pattern, made by the Mason's factory in the early 19th century. Both the vase shape...

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Antique Early 19th Century English Georgian Vases

Materials

Pottery, Ironstone

Rare 1970s Ceramic Vases by Mari Simmulson, Scandinavian Modern
Rare 1970s Ceramic Vases by Mari Simmulson, Scandinavian Modern

Rare 1970s Ceramic Vases by Mari Simmulson, Scandinavian Modern

By Mari Simmulson

Located in Limhamn, Skåne län

Rare Ceramic Vases by Mari Simmulson Additional Information: Material: Ceramic Style: Mid century, Scandinavian Rare ceramic vases model Eternell Produced by Upsala Ekeby in Sweden ...

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20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vases

Materials

Ceramic

C. F. A. Voysey (1857–1941). A rare Arts and Crafts oak mantel clock
C. F. A. Voysey (1857–1941). A rare Arts and Crafts oak mantel clock

C. F. A. Voysey (1857–1941). A rare Arts and Crafts oak mantel clock

Located in London, GB

C. F. A. Voysey (1857-1941). A rare Arts and Crafts oak mantel clock, the dial inlaid with pewter letters 'Tempus Fugit', enclosing a simple clock movement with striker and pendulum....

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Antique 19th Century British Arts and Crafts Mantel Clocks

Materials

Oak

Rare Art Deco Vase Louis Dage, Circa 1930
Rare Art Deco Vase Louis Dage, Circa 1930

Rare Art Deco Vase Louis Dage, Circa 1930

By Louis Dage

Located in Austin, TX

An exceptional Art Deco vase signed Louis Dage. Gold border and large gold ring.  

Category

Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Vases

Materials

Ceramic, Faience

RARE VINTAGE MORPHO BUTTERFLY TRAY HANDMADE BY A DEVIL'S ISLAND PRISONER 1940's
RARE VINTAGE MORPHO BUTTERFLY TRAY HANDMADE BY A DEVIL'S ISLAND PRISONER 1940's

RARE VINTAGE MORPHO BUTTERFLY TRAY HANDMADE BY A DEVIL'S ISLAND PRISONER 1940's

Located in Pulborough, GB

Antiques of London What makes this piece truly special is its unique backstory. According to the attached note, this tray was handmade by a prisoner on Devil’s Island, a notoriou...

Category

20th Century Guianese Animal Sculptures

Materials

Walnut

"Riding the Currents", Rare Art Deco Sculpture of Merboy and Fish by Andersen
"Riding the Currents", Rare Art Deco Sculpture of Merboy and Fish by Andersen

"Riding the Currents", Rare Art Deco Sculpture of Merboy and Fish by Andersen

By Just Andersen

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Joyful and full of energy, this rare -- possibly unique -- sculpture by Just Andersen depicts a merboy, complete with fins on each feet, riding a plump fish through the sea, his mout...

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Vintage 1930s Danish Art Deco Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

"Seduction by a Satyr", Large, Rare Art Deco Sculpture with Nudes by Camus
"Seduction by a Satyr", Large, Rare Art Deco Sculpture with Nudes by Camus

"Seduction by a Satyr", Large, Rare Art Deco Sculpture with Nudes by Camus

By Jean Camus

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Large, rare and affecting, this sensual bronze by Jean-Marie Camus depicts a nude satyr figure seducing a nude female figure laying prostrate before him, beguiled by the music from h...

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Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Amethyst with Rare UV-Reactive Calcite on Lavender Purple Druzy
Amethyst with Rare UV-Reactive Calcite on Lavender Purple Druzy

Amethyst with Rare UV-Reactive Calcite on Lavender Purple Druzy

Located in Ametista Do Sul, BR

A small but gorgeous amethyst cluster, this deep purple specimen showcases a rare formation of UV-reactive calcite arranged like crossing swords, with double-terminated, intact calci...

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2010s Brazilian Natural Specimens

Materials

Crystal, Quartz, Rock Crystal

Rare Pair 19th Century Italian Majolica Wine Pots
Rare Pair 19th Century Italian Majolica Wine Pots

Rare Pair 19th Century Italian Majolica Wine Pots

Located in Brenham, TX

Beautifully decorated rare pair of antique majolica fire glazed Italian wine pots. These pots have a unique polychrome decoration showing the long history of ornamentation of their t...

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Antique 19th Century Italian Neoclassical Urns

Materials

Pottery

Anzolo Fuga Rare and Important Large Hand-Blown Glass Bird Sculpture Ca. 1957
Anzolo Fuga Rare and Important Large Hand-Blown Glass Bird Sculpture Ca. 1957

Anzolo Fuga Rare and Important Large Hand-Blown Glass Bird Sculpture Ca. 1957

By Arte Vetraria Muranese (AVEM), Anzolo Fuga

Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL

Rare and important hand-blown glass bird on a branch with wings open, model 13884, by Anzolo Fuga for Arte Vetraria Muranese (A.V.E.M.), Murano Italy c. 1957. The work is done with ...

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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Murano Glass

Pompadour Porcelain Vase by Selb Rosenthal, Rare "US Zone"
Pompadour Porcelain Vase by Selb Rosenthal, Rare "US Zone"

Pompadour Porcelain Vase by Selb Rosenthal, Rare "US Zone"

By Rosenthal, Selb Porcelain

Located in San Diego, CA

A very nice and rare "Pompadour" line porcelain vase by Selb / Rosenthal with a rare "US Zone" marking, circa late 1940s. The vase is in very good vintage condition with no chips or ...

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Early 20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Candlesticks

Materials

Porcelain

A Rare Galician Brass Hanukkah Lamp, Poland Circa 1800
A Rare Galician Brass Hanukkah Lamp, Poland Circa 1800

A Rare Galician Brass Hanukkah Lamp, Poland Circa 1800

Located in New York, NY

This rare Galician brass Hanukkah lamp, crafted in Poland circa 1800, is an exquisite example of Jewish ceremonial art. The lamp features a symmetrical, openwork design with intricat...

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Antique Early 1800s Polish Candle Lamps

Materials

Brass

Rare Antique Cast Iron Bergmann Berlin Fan – ca. 1910 – Fully Working
Rare Antique Cast Iron Bergmann Berlin Fan – ca. 1910 – Fully Working

Rare Antique Cast Iron Bergmann Berlin Fan – ca. 1910 – Fully Working

Located in Apeldoorn, NL

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...

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Antique Early 1900s Desk Sets

Materials

Cast Iron

Art Deco Cubist Rare 'Comet' Car Mascot by Becquerel, French, circa 1920-1925
Art Deco Cubist Rare 'Comet' Car Mascot by Becquerel, French, circa 1920-1925

Art Deco Cubist Rare 'Comet' Car Mascot by Becquerel, French, circa 1920-1925

By André Vincent Becquerel

Located in Buenos Aires, Olivos

Very Rare Hood Ornament - Car Mascot. Silvered bronze, mounted on Italian portoro marble display base, a beautifully presented example.

Category

Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Christian Dior , silver plated very rare vase/vessel , marked
Christian Dior , silver plated very rare vase/vessel , marked

Christian Dior , silver plated very rare vase/vessel , marked

By Christian Dior, Gio Ponti

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This is an exquisite and rare Christian Dior vase with the Christian Dior Home Collection hallmark , plus Made in France. The design fixture like 7 hexagons all together in differen...

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Vintage 1970s French Modern Vases

Materials

Silver Plate

Napoleone Martinuzzi for Venini Rare Pulegoso Candlestick, Italy, circa 1930
Napoleone Martinuzzi for Venini Rare Pulegoso Candlestick, Italy, circa 1930

Napoleone Martinuzzi for Venini Rare Pulegoso Candlestick, Italy, circa 1930

By Napoleone Martinuzzi

Located in Sharon, CT

Literature: 'Gli Artisti di Venini', Fondazione Georgio Cini, pg. 68 illustrates examples from the series.

Category

Vintage 1920s Italian Art Deco Candlesticks

Materials

Glass

“Celuy Qui Fut Pris”, a Rare Art Nouveau Bronze Sculpture by André Clemencin
“Celuy Qui Fut Pris”, a Rare Art Nouveau Bronze Sculpture by André Clemencin

“Celuy Qui Fut Pris”, a Rare Art Nouveau Bronze Sculpture by André Clemencin

By Francois Andre Clemencin

Located in Shippensburg, PA

Description FRANÇOIS ANDRÉ CLÉMENCIN French, 1878-1950 "Celuy qui fut pris" (The One Who Was Taken) Patinated bronze Signed on base "A. Clemencin" cold-stamped "46" and "32" and "F...

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20th Century French Art Nouveau Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Rare Parzinger Style Brass Compote or Tazza by Buenilum Brass
Rare Parzinger Style Brass Compote or Tazza by Buenilum Brass

Rare Parzinger Style Brass Compote or Tazza by Buenilum Brass

By Tommi Parzinger, Buenilum, Dorlyn Silversmiths

Located in St. Louis, MO

1950s Tommi Parzinger style brass compote or tazza with center ring coil by Buenilum Brass. Rare example, as this is hammered brass, as opposed to aluminum ("Buenilum" is a combinati...

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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls

Materials

Brass

Rare Pair of 19th Century Cast Iron Portrait Busts by Leonhard Posch
Rare Pair of 19th Century Cast Iron Portrait Busts by Leonhard Posch

Rare Pair of 19th Century Cast Iron Portrait Busts by Leonhard Posch

Located in Lincolnshire, GB

A signed pair of portrait busts of Johann Wolfgang von Goethe and Friedrich Schiller by Posch. Leonard Posch, Austrian 1750- 1831, produced these fine quality portrait busts and med...

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Antique Early 19th Century Austrian Busts

Materials

Iron

Magnificent Rare Vintage Italian Glass Golden Yellow Opalescent Bowl Vase
Magnificent Rare Vintage Italian Glass Golden Yellow Opalescent Bowl Vase

Magnificent Rare Vintage Italian Glass Golden Yellow Opalescent Bowl Vase

Located in New York, NY

The Following Item we are offering is this Rare Important Italian Murano Yellow and Opalescent Large Flared Rim Floral Glass Vase. Fantastic Detail with a Magnificent Array of Beauti...

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20th Century Italian Decorative Bowls

Materials

Blown Glass

Rare Set of 4 Mid-Century Modern Brass Giraffes & a Brass Lion, 1960s
Rare Set of 4 Mid-Century Modern Brass Giraffes & a Brass Lion, 1960s

Rare Set of 4 Mid-Century Modern Brass Giraffes & a Brass Lion, 1960s

Located in Nürnberg, Bayern

Rare Set of 4 Mid-Century Modern Brass Giraffes & a Brass Lion, 1960s The proportions are wonderfully genuine, the horse amazingly high and the eye-catcher par excellence. The gira...

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Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Leather

Pink Amethyst Geode, Self-Standing with Rare Natural Rose Amethyst
Pink Amethyst Geode, Self-Standing with Rare Natural Rose Amethyst

Pink Amethyst Geode, Self-Standing with Rare Natural Rose Amethyst

Located in Ametista Do Sul, BR

With gorgeous aesthetics, this geode is a form of art made by nature. It features numerous Pink Amethyst flowers (known as Rosettes or Stalactites) scattered throughout and a rarely ...

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2010s Brazilian Natural Specimens

Materials

Agate, Amethyst, Crystal, Rock Crystal

SUPERB & IMPORTANT Rare L&JG Stickley Mantle Clock Circa 1907  SALE  25% OFF
SUPERB & IMPORTANT Rare L&JG Stickley Mantle Clock Circa 1907  SALE  25% OFF

SUPERB & IMPORTANT Rare L&JG Stickley Mantle Clock Circa 1907 SALE 25% OFF

By L. & J.G. Stickley Inc.

Located in Shamokin Dam, PA

This is a SUPERB L&JG Stickley Antique Period Mantle Clock circa 1907. It is in excellent working condition with good original finish, along with original dial and hands. The cl...

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Antique 1830s American Mission Mantel Clocks

Materials

Oak

Rare Emile Gallé Crocus Marqueterie-Sur-Verre Glass Vase
Rare Emile Gallé Crocus Marqueterie-Sur-Verre Glass Vase

Rare Emile Gallé Crocus Marqueterie-Sur-Verre Glass Vase

By Émile Gallé

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Rare Emile Gallé Crocus Marqueterie-Sur-Verre glass vase, circa 1900, incised Gallé in script on the vessel, the bottle-green tapering vessel with an undulating leaf-shaped opening w...

Category

Antique Early 1900s Vases

Materials

Glass

Rare Edward Winter Cobalt Blue Enameled Copper Centerpiece Bowl, Dated 1939
Rare Edward Winter Cobalt Blue Enameled Copper Centerpiece Bowl, Dated 1939

Rare Edward Winter Cobalt Blue Enameled Copper Centerpiece Bowl, Dated 1939

By Edward Winter

Located in Minneapolis, MN

Here is a striking and exceptionally rare enameled copper bowl by American enameling pioneer Edward Winter, signed and dated 1939.

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Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Decorative Bowls

Materials

Metal, Enamel

Rare Geometric Art, Hand Carved Oak Ludwig van Beethoven Mask Medallion / Plaque
Rare Geometric Art, Hand Carved Oak Ludwig van Beethoven Mask Medallion / Plaque

Rare Geometric Art, Hand Carved Oak Ludwig van Beethoven Mask Medallion / Plaque

Located in Lisse, NL

Antique and uniquely hand carved work of art, in deep relief. Anyone who is capable of creating such a unique, geometric and expressive face of Ludwig van Beethoven out of an oakw...

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Early 20th Century European Arts and Crafts Mounted Objects

Materials

Oak

Johannes Hedegaard Royal Copenhagen Denmark Set of 4 Rare Ceramic Busts 1960s
Johannes Hedegaard Royal Copenhagen Denmark Set of 4 Rare Ceramic Busts 1960s

Johannes Hedegaard Royal Copenhagen Denmark Set of 4 Rare Ceramic Busts 1960s

By Johannes Hedegaard

Located in Keego Harbor, MI

An interesting set of 4 modern inspired hand-crafted ceramic busts by Johannes Hedegaard for Royal Copenhagen Denmark. Each sculpture is marked on the bottom with Hedegaard’s signatu...

Category

Vintage 1960s Busts

Materials

Ceramic

Rare Important Fine 19th C Gorgeous Marble Nude Woman Holding Jug from Italy
Rare Important Fine 19th C Gorgeous Marble Nude Woman Holding Jug from Italy

Rare Important Fine 19th C Gorgeous Marble Nude Woman Holding Jug from Italy

Located in New York, NY

The Following Item is An Outstanding Fine Beautiful Estate Museum Quality Marble Figure of a Beautiful Woman bending gracefully with a Jug. Signed "Made in Italy". Magnificently don...

Category

20th Century Italian Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Marble

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Rare Objects For Sale on 1stDibs

Find a variety of rare objects available on 1stDibs. Frequently made of metal, ceramic and wood, all rare objects available were constructed with great care. There are 4932 antique and vintage rare objects for sale at 1stDibs, while we also have 29 modern editions to choose from as well. Rare objects have been made for many years, and versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century. There are many kinds of rare objects to choose from, but at 1stDibs, Mid-Century Modern, Art Deco and Art Nouveau rare objects are of considerable interest. There have been many well-made rare objects over the years, but those made by Carl Auböck, Loetz Glass and Hermès are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much are Rare Objects?

The average selling price for at 1stDibs is $2,653, while they’re typically $11 on the low end and $985,000 highest priced.

Finding the Right Decorative Objects for You

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.”

To help with personalizing your space and truly making it your own, find an extraordinary collection of decorative objects on 1stDibs.