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Magnificent Rare Millefiori Multi Colored Glass Bowl Attributed to Fratelli Toso
Magnificent Rare Millefiori Multi Colored Glass Bowl Attributed to Fratelli Toso

Magnificent Rare Millefiori Multi Colored Glass Bowl Attributed to Fratelli Toso

Located in New York, NY

The Following Items we are offering is this Rare Important Italian Millefiori Large Multi Colored Flared Rim Glass Plate attributed to Fratelli Toso. Fantastic Detail with a Magnific...

Category

20th Century Italian Modern Vases

Materials

Blown Glass

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:...

Category

Vintage 1930s Danish Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Porcelain

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

Natural Specimen Of Rare Rutile With Hematite Minerals From Brazil
Natural Specimen Of Rare Rutile With Hematite Minerals From Brazil

Natural Specimen Of Rare Rutile With Hematite Minerals From Brazil

Located in Peshawar, PK

Specimen Type: Rutile with Hematite Weight: 142 grams Dimension: 8.7 x W: 4.5 x D: 3.2 cm Origin: Horizonto, Bahia, Brazil Treatment: None This natural specimen of rare Rutile ...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Art Deco Natural Specimens

Materials

Crystal

"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...

Category

Vintage 1920s American Art Deco Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Rare Sterling Silver Hoopoe Model - Import Mark London 1913 by Berthold Muller
Rare Sterling Silver Hoopoe Model - Import Mark London 1913 by Berthold Muller

Rare Sterling Silver Hoopoe Model - Import Mark London 1913 by Berthold Muller

By Berthold Muller

Located in London, London

Carrying import marks for London in 1913 by Berthold Muller, this charming, Antique, Sterling Silver Model of a Hoopoe, is wonderfully cast and realistically hand finished. The mod...

Category

Vintage 1910s English Animal Sculptures

Materials

Sterling Silver

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

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

“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...

Category

20th Century French Art Nouveau Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Sculptural Rare Pink Amethyst Geode with Pink and Purple Druzy
Sculptural Rare Pink Amethyst Geode with Pink and Purple Druzy

Sculptural Rare Pink Amethyst Geode with Pink and Purple Druzy

Located in Ametista Do Sul, BR

Sculptural Pink Amethyst Geode with Pink and Purple Amethyst Druzy ▫️ Description Presenting an exceptional and sculptural Pink Amethyst geode, this specimen displays a rare mix of...

Category

2010s Brazilian Natural Specimens

Materials

Crystal, Quartz, Rock Crystal

"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...

Category

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...

Category

Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Paul Evans Rare and Early Candlesticks, Set of Three, 1953
Paul Evans Rare and Early Candlesticks, Set of Three, 1953

Paul Evans Rare and Early Candlesticks, Set of Three, 1953

By Paul Evans

Located in Chicago, IL

Paul Evans Rare and Early Candlesticks, Set of Three, 1953 Sandblasted pewter Each: 20½ h × 3¼ dia in (52 × 8 cm) Provenance: The Artist Collection of Dorsey Reading Exhibited: Paul...

Category

Vintage 1950s American Brutalist Candlesticks

Materials

Pewter

Art Deco Rare Ladies Perfume Bottle, c1930
Art Deco Rare Ladies Perfume Bottle, c1930

Art Deco Rare Ladies Perfume Bottle, c1930

Located in Devon, England

An Elegant and stylish Art Deco glass enamel scent bottle dating to the 1930's and originating from France. Beautiful acid etched patterning with deep red enamelling in a geometric d...

Category

Mid-20th Century Czech Art Deco Bottles

Materials

Cut Glass

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...

Category

Antique Early 1900s Chinese Chinese Export Animal Sculptures

Materials

Stone

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 ...

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Murano Glass

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

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...

Category

Vintage 1970s French Modern Vases

Materials

Silver Plate

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 ...

Category

Early 20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Candlesticks

Materials

Porcelain

Large and Rare Model Modernist Art Deco Blue Mirror Clock, circa 1935
Large and Rare Model Modernist Art Deco Blue Mirror Clock, circa 1935

Large and Rare Model Modernist Art Deco Blue Mirror Clock, circa 1935

Located in Devon, England

For your consideration is this fabulous 1930s modernist clock originating from Belgium and is etched into the glass on the bottom edge 'Made in Belgium'. You only have to do the Mini...

Category

Mid-20th Century Belgian Art Deco Mantel Clocks

Materials

Chrome

"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...

Category

Vintage 1940s American Art Deco Animal Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

A Rare Bronze Bust of King George IV, Retailed by Rundell, Bridge and Rundell
A Rare Bronze Bust of King George IV, Retailed by Rundell, Bridge and Rundell

A Rare Bronze Bust of King George IV, Retailed by Rundell, Bridge and Rundell

By Rundell, Bridge & Rundell

Located in Lymington, Hampshire

A Rare Bronze Bust of King George IV, Retailed by Rundell, Bridge and Rundell c.1821 Literature Bronze busts of this model are discussed by Christopher Hartop in Royal Goldsmiths:...

Category

Antique Early 19th Century English Busts

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...

Category

Vintage 1920s American Art Deco Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

Rare Gucci Alligator / Crocodile Leather 4 Piece Desk Set
Rare Gucci Alligator / Crocodile Leather 4 Piece Desk Set

Rare Gucci Alligator / Crocodile Leather 4 Piece Desk Set

By Gucci

Located in Palm Springs, CA

A fabulous and rare Gucci 4 piece desk set in either Alligator or Crocodile real leather or embossed leather. Likely from the 1970's although I've seen pieces attributed to the 1960'...

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Desk Sets

Materials

Leather

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...

Category

Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Leather

Rare Natural Agate and Purple Amethyst Geode Slice Slab, Crystal Tray
Rare Natural Agate and Purple Amethyst Geode Slice Slab, Crystal Tray

Rare Natural Agate and Purple Amethyst Geode Slice Slab, Crystal Tray

Located in Ametista Do Sul, BR

Rare Natural Agate with Druzy – A stunning crystal slab featuring intricate lace patterns and sparkling druzy formations. ▫️ Description A stunning and rare Agate, this Agate Slice...

Category

2010s Brazilian Natural Specimens

Materials

Crystal, Quartz, Rock Crystal

Rare Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Covered Jar with Transparent Red Ground Floral
Rare Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Covered Jar with Transparent Red Ground Floral

Rare Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Covered Jar with Transparent Red Ground Floral

Located in Long Island City, NY, NY

Rare Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Covered Jar with Transparent Red Ground Floral A refined and visually striking example of Japanese cloisonné enamel from the Meiji period (1868–1912),...

Category

Antique 19th Century Vases

Materials

Copper, Enamel

Rare Mid-Century Modern Leather Waste Bin by Carl Auböck III
Rare Mid-Century Modern Leather Waste Bin by Carl Auböck III

Rare Mid-Century Modern Leather Waste Bin by Carl Auböck III

By Werkstätte Carl Auböck

Located in Vienna, AT

This exceptional leather wastepaper bin is a quintessential example of the "tactile modernism" that defined the Werkstätte Auböck in Vienna during the mid-20th century. Designed by C...

Category

Vintage 1960s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Baskets

Materials

Leather

Rare Vase in Brass by Ålenius Björk, 1930’s
Rare Vase in Brass by Ålenius Björk, 1930’s

Rare Vase in Brass by Ålenius Björk, 1930’s

By Ivar Ålenius Björk

Located in Limhamn, Skåne län

Rare Vase in Brass by Ålenius Björk, 1930’s Additional Information: Material: Brass Style: Scandinavian, Art Deco Produced by Ystad Metall in Sweden Dimensions: (W x D x H): 8 x 8 x...

Category

20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vases

Materials

Brass

Rare Majolica Portuguese Bunnies Centerpiece Bordallo Pinheiro circa 1930
Rare Majolica Portuguese Bunnies Centerpiece Bordallo Pinheiro circa 1930

Rare Majolica Portuguese Bunnies Centerpiece Bordallo Pinheiro circa 1930

By Rafael Bordalo Pinheiro

Located in Austin, TX

Rare large Portuguese Bunnies or rabbits Centerpiece signed Bordallo Pinheiro Circa 1930. Measures: W / 17.5 inches.

Category

Vintage 1930s Portuguese Rustic Decorative Baskets

Materials

Ceramic

Pair of Agate Geodes with Rare Bi-Color Galaxy Druzy
Pair of Agate Geodes with Rare Bi-Color Galaxy Druzy

Pair of Agate Geodes with Rare Bi-Color Galaxy Druzy

Located in Ametista Do Sul, BR

Pair of Rare Natural Amethyst Geode with a Distinct 2-Colors: Black Galaxy Druzy and White Amethyst Crown Formation ▫️ Description A geode that is seldom seen, with rare characteri...

Category

2010s Brazilian Natural Specimens

Materials

Crystal, Quartz, Rock Crystal

Rare Intact Blue & White Lace Agate Geode with Violet Druzy
Rare Intact Blue & White Lace Agate Geode with Violet Druzy

Rare Intact Blue & White Lace Agate Geode with Violet Druzy

Located in Ametista Do Sul, BR

All-Natural Agate Geode: A White and Blue Artwork ▫️Description A rare specimen with intact laces, unique seldom-seen characteristics, and gorgeous aesthetics, this lace agate geo...

Category

2010s Brazilian Natural Specimens

Materials

Crystal, Quartz, Rock Crystal

Rare bottle-shaped ceramic vase, Gilbert Portanier, 1970's
Rare bottle-shaped ceramic vase, Gilbert Portanier, 1970's

Rare bottle-shaped ceramic vase, Gilbert Portanier, 1970's

By Gilbert Portanier

Located in Paris, Ile-de-France

Tall bottle shaped ceramic vase. The body of the bottle represents 2 characters , one on each face. The collar and base are glazed in a shiny bright blue color. Gilbert Portanie...

Category

Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Ceramic

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...

Category

Antique Early 19th Century Austrian Busts

Materials

Iron

Danish Modern Rare Walnut & Smoke Glass Hurricane Lamp Candle Holder
Danish Modern Rare Walnut & Smoke Glass Hurricane Lamp Candle Holder

Danish Modern Rare Walnut & Smoke Glass Hurricane Lamp Candle Holder

By Laurids Lonborg

Located in San Diego, CA

Stunning Scandinavian Modern hurricane lamp circa 1960s. Handmade glass chimney in a smokey grey with a beveled solid walnut wood base. A very beautiful and unique item. In very nice...

Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Candlesticks

Materials

Blown Glass, Walnut

Extremely Rare Hand Carved Wooden Mould for Alvar Aalto Vase Model 3032, 1940s
Extremely Rare Hand Carved Wooden Mould for Alvar Aalto Vase Model 3032, 1940s

Extremely Rare Hand Carved Wooden Mould for Alvar Aalto Vase Model 3032, 1940s

By Alvar Aalto

Located in Helsinki, FI

A collector's gem! Early Alvar Aalto hand carved wooden mould for the iconic vase no. 3032 which Aalto designed in the 1930s. The mould is hand carved from an older tree stump and ...

Category

Vintage 1940s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Rare Glazed Ceramic Vase by Ewald Dahlskog, 1930's
Rare Glazed Ceramic Vase by Ewald Dahlskog, 1930's

Rare Glazed Ceramic Vase by Ewald Dahlskog, 1930's

By Ewald Dahlskog

Located in Limhamn, Skåne län

Rare Glazed Ceramic Vase by Ewald Dahlskog, 1930's Additional Information: Material: Glazed ceramic Style: Mid century, Scandinavian Produced by Bobergs Fajansfabrik in Sweden Dime...

Category

20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vases

Materials

Ceramic

American Brilliant Cut Glass Heart Shaped Vase, Rare Form
American Brilliant Cut Glass Heart Shaped Vase, Rare Form

American Brilliant Cut Glass Heart Shaped Vase, Rare Form

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

American brilliant cut glass heart shaped vase, rare form Beautiful blank, raised on 4.5 inch diameter pedestal base, unmarked.

Category

Antique Late 19th Century American Vases

Materials

Cut Glass

Rare Pulley Block from the USS Constitution
Rare Pulley Block from the USS Constitution

Rare Pulley Block from the USS Constitution

Located in Norwell, MA

Block and tackle from 'Old Ironsides,' the U.S.S. Constitution. A very rare relic removed from the vessel during the restoration in the 1970s, preparing the ship for the bicentennial...

Category

Vintage 1950s North American Nautical Objects

Materials

Wood

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...

Category

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 Brutalist Studio Pottery Stoneware Vase  by Sally Hare Leibold
Rare Brutalist Studio Pottery Stoneware Vase  by Sally Hare Leibold

Rare Brutalist Studio Pottery Stoneware Vase by Sally Hare Leibold

By Sally Hare Leibold 1

Located in San Diego, CA

Rare Brutalist studio pottery stoneware vase by Sally Hare Leibold, circa 1970s. An interesting, cool and different piece that is made of stoneware pottery, characterized by its eart...

Category

Mid-20th Century American Brutalist Vases

Materials

Stoneware, Ceramic

Rare Handmade Brutalist Ceramic Jugs from Early 1900s Italy
Rare Handmade Brutalist Ceramic Jugs from Early 1900s Italy

Rare Handmade Brutalist Ceramic Jugs from Early 1900s Italy

Located in Brescia, Brescia

Add a touch of history and artistry to your home decor with this exceptional set of handmade Brutalist ceramic jugs from early 1900s Italy. Crafted with care and attention to detail,...

Category

Early 20th Century Italian Brutalist Vases

Materials

Ceramic

Rare Pulley Block from the USS Constitution
Rare Pulley Block from the USS Constitution

Rare Pulley Block from the USS Constitution

Located in Norwell, MA

Block and tackle from 'Old Ironsides,' the U.S.S. Constitution. A very rare relic removed from the vessel during the restoration in the 1970s, preparing the ship for the bicentennial...

Category

Vintage 1950s North American Nautical Objects

Materials

Wood

Large Electric Neon Clock Co. Two -Color Hexagon Rare Nouveau Gold 1930's -40s
Large Electric Neon Clock Co. Two -Color Hexagon Rare Nouveau Gold 1930's -40s

Large Electric Neon Clock Co. Two -Color Hexagon Rare Nouveau Gold 1930's -40s

By Electric Neon Clock Company

Located in Buffalo, NY

Large Electric Neon Clock Co. Two -Color Hexagon , Rare Nouveau Gold Outer tube.Clock appears to be totally original, Looks green on green when lit. Classic crescent sweeping second...

Category

Vintage 1940s American Art Deco Mantel Clocks

Materials

Metal, Steel

"Bacchus Teapot, " Bold and Rare Art Deco Sculptural Piece by Rometti, Italy
"Bacchus Teapot, " Bold and Rare Art Deco Sculptural Piece by Rometti, Italy

"Bacchus Teapot, " Bold and Rare Art Deco Sculptural Piece by Rometti, Italy

By Rometti Ceramics 1

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Bold and striking, this 1930s glazed teapot was designed by Dante Baldelli for the famed Rometti ceramic works in Umbertide, Italy, not long after it was founded in 1927. Rometti was...

Category

Vintage 1930s Italian Art Deco Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

René Lalique (1860-1945), France. Rare, early figure in clear art glass. Rabbit
René Lalique (1860-1945), France. Rare, early figure in clear art glass. Rabbit

René Lalique (1860-1945), France. Rare, early figure in clear art glass. Rabbit

Located in København, Copenhagen

René Lalique (1860-1945), France. Rare and early figure in clear art glass. Rabbit. 1920s. Measures: 5.5 x 4.5 cm. In excellent condition. Signed.

Category

Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Animal Sculptures

Materials

Art Glass

3 Rare Antique A.J. Uffrecht & Co Germany Porcelain Soldier Figurines Dresden
3 Rare Antique A.J. Uffrecht & Co Germany Porcelain Soldier Figurines Dresden

3 Rare Antique A.J. Uffrecht & Co Germany Porcelain Soldier Figurines Dresden

By Steingutfabrik J. Uffrecht & Co.

Located in Dayton, OH

Set of three hand painted German porcelain soldier figurines standing against pillars, likely by A.J. Uffrecht & Company, marked with a gold anchor on the back and “Germany” with a f...

Category

Antique Late 19th Century German Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Porcelain

Rare Polished Stainless Steel Candle Tree by Xavier Feal
Rare Polished Stainless Steel Candle Tree by Xavier Feal

Rare Polished Stainless Steel Candle Tree by Xavier Feal

By Inox Industrie, Xavier Féal

Located in Los Angeles, CA

A rare polished stainless steel candle tree by Xavier Feal for Inox Industrie.

Category

Vintage 1970s French Modern Candelabras

Materials

Stainless Steel

Mora Clock Swedish 100% Original Paint RARE
Mora Clock Swedish 100% Original Paint RARE

Mora Clock Swedish 100% Original Paint RARE

Located in Hollywood, FL

This is an Incredibly RARE 100% Original Painted Swedish Mora Clock.

Category

Antique 1810s Swedish Country Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks

Materials

Pine

Rare Large Knabstrup Atelier Vase by Christine Konschak, Denmark, 1960s
Rare Large Knabstrup Atelier Vase by Christine Konschak, Denmark, 1960s

Rare Large Knabstrup Atelier Vase by Christine Konschak, Denmark, 1960s

By Christine Konschak, Knabstrup

Located in Karis, Nyland

A rare, large stoneware vase with a bold, modernist - almost brutalist - form; a true standout of Scandinavian modern design. Designed by Christine Konschak for Knabstrup Keramik’s A...

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vases

Materials

Stoneware

Rare All-Natural Pink Amethyst Geode with Sparkly Red Amethyst Druzy
Rare All-Natural Pink Amethyst Geode with Sparkly Red Amethyst Druzy

Rare All-Natural Pink Amethyst Geode with Sparkly Red Amethyst Druzy

Located in Ametista Do Sul, BR

High-Grade Pink Amethyst Geode with rarely seen Red Amethyst Druzy ▫️ Description Naturally beautiful, this Pink Amethyst geode exhibits a rare mix of colors, as if it were a paint...

Category

2010s Brazilian Natural Specimens

Materials

Agate, Amethyst, Crystal, Rock Crystal

Rare 1950s Wire Shadow Box Figure Ship Scene Mid Century Wall Art Sculpture
Rare 1950s Wire Shadow Box Figure Ship Scene Mid Century Wall Art Sculpture

Rare 1950s Wire Shadow Box Figure Ship Scene Mid Century Wall Art Sculpture

Located in Nuernberg, DE

Extremely rare shadow box wall art from the 1950's. Reminiscent of the work of Laurids Lonborg and Richard Galef, but probably Austrian. We had a trio of these many years ago but hav...

Category

Vintage 1950s German Brutalist Animal Sculptures

Materials

Metal, Wire

Book-Matching Pair of Rare Large Amethyst Geode Cathedrals
Book-Matching Pair of Rare Large Amethyst Geode Cathedrals

Book-Matching Pair of Rare Large Amethyst Geode Cathedrals

Located in Ametista Do Sul, BR

A Brazilian Bookmatched Pair of Geode Cathedrals with Beautiful Violet Purple Amethyst Druzy and a Sky-Blue Lace Agate Frame Description The ideal amethyst color is one that is nei...

Category

2010s Brazilian Natural Specimens

Materials

Crystal, Quartz, Rock Crystal

Rare "Faenza" Vase by Ingrid Atterberg for Upsala Ekeby, Sweden, 1960
Rare "Faenza" Vase by Ingrid Atterberg for Upsala Ekeby, Sweden, 1960

Rare "Faenza" Vase by Ingrid Atterberg for Upsala Ekeby, Sweden, 1960

By Ingrid Atterberg, Upsala Ekeby

Located in Skarpnäck, SE

A rare and handmade ceramic vase from the celebrated “Faenza” series, designed by Ingrid Atterberg for Upsala Ekeby, Sweden, circa 1960.

Category

Vintage 1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Ceramic, Earthenware

Rare Aluminia Christmas Heart Vase / Candleholder in Red Faience
Rare Aluminia Christmas Heart Vase / Candleholder in Red Faience

Rare Aluminia Christmas Heart Vase / Candleholder in Red Faience

Located in København, Copenhagen

Rare Aluminia Christmas heart vase / candleholder in red faience. Measures: 7.7 x 7 cm. In excellent condition. Stamped.

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vases

Materials

Faience

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