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Rare Pair of George II English Cut-Glass Candelabra
Rare Pair of George II English Cut-Glass Candelabra

Rare Pair of George II English Cut-Glass Candelabra

Located in Steyning, West sussex

A rare pair of George II English cut-glass two-light candelabra attributed to Christopher Haedy the diamond-cut bases with baluster stem and all in one containers these centred by tr...

Category

Antique 1760s English George II Candelabras

Materials

Cut Glass

Rare Orange Ercole Barovier Rostrato Murano Glass Vase for Barovier & Toso
Rare Orange Ercole Barovier Rostrato Murano Glass Vase for Barovier & Toso

Rare Orange Ercole Barovier Rostrato Murano Glass Vase for Barovier & Toso

By Ercole Barovier

Located in Roma, IT

Incredible mouth-blown Murano glass vase in rare orange rostrato from the middle of the last century.

Category

Vintage 1950s European Art Deco Vases

Materials

Murano Glass

Rare David Hasslinger Modernist Vase, American Studio Art Glass, 1970s
Rare David Hasslinger Modernist Vase, American Studio Art Glass, 1970s

Rare David Hasslinger Modernist Vase, American Studio Art Glass, 1970s

Located in Clifton Springs, NY

Sculptural, colorful vase is decorated with wide band of polychrome splashes and glass threads on almost fully opaque black glass background; the band flows freely in asymmetric man...

Category

Mid-20th Century American Organic Modern Vases

Materials

Art Glass, Glass, Sommerso

Magnificent Rare Heavy French Crystal Cut Beveled Opalescent Glass Centerpiece
Magnificent Rare Heavy French Crystal Cut Beveled Opalescent Glass Centerpiece

Magnificent Rare Heavy French Crystal Cut Beveled Opalescent Glass Centerpiece

Located in New York, NY

The Following Item that we are Offering is A Beautiful and Rare Exquisite Heavy Beveled Opalescent Blue and Clear French Cut Crystal Centerpiece with a Bird. Outstandingly done with ...

Category

20th Century French Vases

Materials

Art Glass

Rare 1872 Edition of the Pilgrim's Progress and Other Works of John Bunyan
Rare 1872 Edition of the Pilgrim's Progress and Other Works of John Bunyan

Rare 1872 Edition of the Pilgrim's Progress and Other Works of John Bunyan

By John Bunyan Bristol

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

We are delighted to offer for sale this very nice 1872 edition of The Pilgrims progress and other works of John Bunyan. A very old and original book, its owned by my mother who wa...

Category

Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Picture Frames

Materials

Paper

Rare Lot Vintage Papago Tohono O'Odham Naitive American Indian Woven Baskets
Rare Lot Vintage Papago Tohono O'Odham Naitive American Indian Woven Baskets

Rare Lot Vintage Papago Tohono O'Odham Naitive American Indian Woven Baskets

Located in Dayton, OH

Lot of 5 Rare Genuine Papago Indian Baskets Includes; - A large Basket / Tray Man in Maze by Anne Miguel - An oval Basket with cactus - A Round woven basket by Mary Lists - A small...

Category

20th Century American Native American Decorative Baskets

Materials

Willow

Rare Important Estate Art Deco Sabino France Lady in Shell Lamp Centerpiece
Rare Important Estate Art Deco Sabino France Lady in Shell Lamp Centerpiece

Rare Important Estate Art Deco Sabino France Lady in Shell Lamp Centerpiece

By Sabino Art Glass

Located in New York, NY

The Following Items we are offering is an Estate Art Deco Opalescent Lady in Shell Centerpiece Lamp. Signed with raised Sabino France signature at base. Only a handful of these Rare ...

Category

20th Century French Vases

Materials

Crystal

Vintage Rare Italian Murano 1970s Shell Clam Bowl Aqua Blue Opal
Vintage Rare Italian Murano 1970s Shell Clam Bowl Aqua Blue Opal

Vintage Rare Italian Murano 1970s Shell Clam Bowl Aqua Blue Opal

Located in Delray Beach, FL

A striking and sculptural 1970s Murano art glass bowl, hand blown in thick, luminous opaline glass. The form beautifully mimics an open clam shell, with fluid folds and organic curva...

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls

Materials

Blown Glass

Rare Modern Fisherman w/ Net Large Plaster Sculpture on Wood Base By Kimro 1969
Rare Modern Fisherman w/ Net Large Plaster Sculpture on Wood Base By Kimro 1969

Rare Modern Fisherman w/ Net Large Plaster Sculpture on Wood Base By Kimro 1969

Located in Van Nuys, CA

Unique Abstract style sculpture by Kimro featuring a fisherman pulling a catcher's net. It features a sculpture made from plaster/chalkware mounted to a solid wood base. Created in t...

Category

Vintage 1960s American Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Clay

Vase Flora Rare De Frantisek Koudelka, Beige-Rouge, Prachen, 1970s
Vase Flora Rare De Frantisek Koudelka, Beige-Rouge, Prachen, 1970s

Vase Flora Rare De Frantisek Koudelka, Beige-Rouge, Prachen, 1970s

By Jan Beranek, SkLO

Located in Verviers, BE

Vase Flora rare de Frantisek Koudelka, beige-rouge, Prachen, vers les années 1970, verre d’art tchèque / Boho ... Sklo Union, Beranek, Exbor.

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Vintage 1970s Czech Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Art Glass

Rare Set of 9 Different Japanese Insects Made of Copper, Brass and Wood
Rare Set of 9 Different Japanese Insects Made of Copper, Brass and Wood

Rare Set of 9 Different Japanese Insects Made of Copper, Brass and Wood

Located in Doornspijk, NL

Group of late 19th century Japanese insects. This tangle of swarming, flying and crawling mini fauna is made of copper, brass and wood in larger than life formats. Four of the nine i...

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Antique Late 19th Century Asian Animal Sculptures

Materials

Brass, Copper

Rare Hot Chocolate Pot Designed by Jens Quistgaard for Dansk
Rare Hot Chocolate Pot Designed by Jens Quistgaard for Dansk

Rare Hot Chocolate Pot Designed by Jens Quistgaard for Dansk

By Jens Quistgaard

Located in Victoria, BC

Very rare flame stone hot chocolate pot designed by Jens Quistgaard for Dansk, circa 1950s. No chips or cracks. Some light scuffing on the surface.

Category

Vintage 1950s Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Stone

Natural Specimen Of Rare Silver Arsenopyrite Crystals With Apatite From Pakistan
Natural Specimen Of Rare Silver Arsenopyrite Crystals With Apatite From Pakistan

Natural Specimen Of Rare Silver Arsenopyrite Crystals With Apatite From Pakistan

By Deloris "Dee" Giltz 1

Located in Peshawar, PK

Specimen Type: Arsenopyrite Weight: 36 grams Dimension: H: 3 x W: 4 x D: 2.5 cm Origin: Skardu District, Gilgit Baltistan Province, Pakistan Treatment: None This natural specimen...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Pakistani Adam Style Natural Specimens

Materials

Crystal

Rare Art Deco / Bauhaus Bronze Table or Mantel Clock by Lenzkirch / C.Kühling
Rare Art Deco / Bauhaus Bronze Table or Mantel Clock by Lenzkirch / C.Kühling

Rare Art Deco / Bauhaus Bronze Table or Mantel Clock by Lenzkirch / C.Kühling

By Lenzkirch

Located in Lisse, NL

Bronze table clock from the transitional period between Art Nouveau and Art Deco. This rare bronze table clock is by Lenzkirch and it dates from the transitional period of the Jugen...

Category

Early 20th Century German Art Deco Mantel Clocks

Materials

Bronze, Enamel

"At the Finish Line, " Rare Art Deco Bronze Runner with Nude Male, Le Faguays
"At the Finish Line, " Rare Art Deco Bronze Runner with Nude Male, Le Faguays

"At the Finish Line, " Rare Art Deco Bronze Runner with Nude Male, Le Faguays

By Pierre Le Faguays

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Beautifully cast and finished with a rich, brown patina, this extremely rare bronze by Pierre Le Faguays depicts a nude runner racing at top speed, his head thrown up in relief and e...

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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Rare and Important Late 19th Century Over Life Size Bronze Torchere by J Coutan
Rare and Important Late 19th Century Over Life Size Bronze Torchere by J Coutan

Rare and Important Late 19th Century Over Life Size Bronze Torchere by J Coutan

By Thiebaut Freres

Located in Long Island City, NY

A Rare and Important Late 19th Century Over Life Size Bronze Torchere by J Coutan and Thiebaut Freres Jules-Félix Coutan Modeled as a classically clad female musician holding a “tu...

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Antique Late 19th Century French Belle Époque Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Rare Pair of 18th c. English Delft Polychrome Punch Bowls
Rare Pair of 18th c. English Delft Polychrome Punch Bowls

Rare Pair of 18th c. English Delft Polychrome Punch Bowls

Located in Greenwich, CT

A rare pair of deep delft punch bowls with polychrome decoration in reds, yellows and blues on white grounds with extensive exterior coverage depicting flowers in overlapping rounded...

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Antique 1770s English Decorative Bowls

Materials

Delft

SUPER RARE EXTRA LARGE ART DECO 1920's PEACH GLASS TABLE TOP PICTURE FRAMe
SUPER RARE EXTRA LARGE ART DECO 1920's PEACH GLASS TABLE TOP PICTURE FRAMe

SUPER RARE EXTRA LARGE ART DECO 1920's PEACH GLASS TABLE TOP PICTURE FRAMe

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this super rare, extra large circa 1920's Art Deco Peach glass picture frame I have never seen another of ...

Category

Vintage 1920s English Art Deco Picture Frames

Materials

Glass

Early and Rare Marshall Studios Signed Martz Open Mouth Vase
Early and Rare Marshall Studios Signed Martz Open Mouth Vase

Early and Rare Marshall Studios Signed Martz Open Mouth Vase

By Gordon Martz, Marshall Studios

Located in San Diego, CA

Gordon or Jane Martz for Marshall Studios rare and early open mouth vase, in good condition circa 1950's beautiful design. signed

Category

20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls

Materials

Pottery

Val St Lambert Rare Pair of Cranberry Cameo Glass Vases
Val St Lambert Rare Pair of Cranberry Cameo Glass Vases

Val St Lambert Rare Pair of Cranberry Cameo Glass Vases

By Val Saint Lambert

Located in Litchfield, CT

Circa 1900-1910, by Val St Lambert, Belgium. Similar to the Danse de Flore pattern, this rare pair of large Val St. Lambert vases are stunning. Cameo cut and wheel cut, the quality ...

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Antique Early 1900s Belgian Vases

Materials

Crystal

Set of Three Rare ‘Mangania’ Pieces by Lillemor Mannerheim, Sweden, 1955
Set of Three Rare ‘Mangania’ Pieces by Lillemor Mannerheim, Sweden, 1955

Set of Three Rare ‘Mangania’ Pieces by Lillemor Mannerheim, Sweden, 1955

By Lillemor Mannerheim, Gefle, Upsala Ekeby

Located in Karis, Nyland

A rare trio from the ‘Mangania’ series, designed by Lillemor Mannerheim and produced by Gefle for Upsala-Ekeby in 1955. Each piece is made of finely crafted stoneware with Mannerheim...

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Vintage 1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vases

Materials

Stoneware

Rare Pair of Meiji Period Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Vases Red Ground Dragon
Rare Pair of Meiji Period Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Vases Red Ground Dragon

Rare Pair of Meiji Period Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Vases Red Ground Dragon

Located in Long Island City, NY, NY

A rare and visually commanding pair of Japanese cloisonné enamel vases from the Meiji period (1868–1912), executed at a level of technical and artistic sophistication reserved for th...

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Antique 19th Century Japanese Meiji Vases

Materials

Copper, Enamel

Rare H.Bequet Faience Floral Relief Pitcher Vase, Belgium Ceramics
Rare H.Bequet Faience Floral Relief Pitcher Vase, Belgium Ceramics

Rare H.Bequet Faience Floral Relief Pitcher Vase, Belgium Ceramics

By Henri Bequet

Located in Clifton Springs, NY

Rare Hubert Bequet ceramic pitcher vase was decorated with a bright colorful raised pattern of abstract flowers on textured teal background. Gold accents draw attention to highly de...

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Mid-20th Century Belgian Art Deco Vases

Materials

Gold

Danish Modern Rare Pair of Iron Dansk Candle Holders by Quistgaard
Danish Modern Rare Pair of Iron Dansk Candle Holders by Quistgaard

Danish Modern Rare Pair of Iron Dansk Candle Holders by Quistgaard

By Jens Quistgaard, Dansk

Located in San Diego, CA

Pair of iron candle holders designed by Quistgaard in cast iron take the tappered long candles comes with its original box very nice set and rare to find a pair.

Category

20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Candlesticks

Materials

Iron

Rare Hexagonal Yellow Calcite with Inclusions on Gemmy Purple Amethyst Cluster
Rare Hexagonal Yellow Calcite with Inclusions on Gemmy Purple Amethyst Cluster

Rare Hexagonal Yellow Calcite with Inclusions on Gemmy Purple Amethyst Cluster

Located in Ametista Do Sul, BR

A One-of-a-Kind Hexagonal Yellow Calcite on a Gemmy, Sparkly Amethyst ▫️ Description Calcite specimens from Brazil are a collector’s favorite — and finding one with a hexagonal for...

Category

2010s Brazilian Natural Specimens

Materials

Crystal, Quartz, Rock Crystal

"The Mourning of Orpheus, " Rare Gilded Bronze by Strindberg w/ Nude Male & Lyre
"The Mourning of Orpheus, " Rare Gilded Bronze by Strindberg w/ Nude Male & Lyre

"The Mourning of Orpheus, " Rare Gilded Bronze by Strindberg w/ Nude Male & Lyre

By Tore Strindberg

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Beautifully sculpted by Tore Strindberg, one of Sweden's leading sculptors in the early 20th century, and sensitively cast and gilded by the Otto Meyers foundry in Stockholm, this pi...

Category

Vintage 1920s Swedish Art Deco Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Rare Henriot Quimper France Faience Vase, Abstract Hand Painted Decor
Rare Henriot Quimper France Faience Vase, Abstract Hand Painted Decor

Rare Henriot Quimper France Faience Vase, Abstract Hand Painted Decor

By Quimper Faience Pottery, Henriot Quimper

Located in Clifton Springs, NY

Rare Henriot Quimper faience vase is hand painted with abstract decor of complex geometric bands on the base and on top and abstract leaf garland in the central area of the vase. M...

Category

Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Faience, Pottery, Ceramic, Majolica

Pair of Rare Night Candlesticks, Art Deco 1931, CG Hallberg Sweden
Pair of Rare Night Candlesticks, Art Deco 1931, CG Hallberg Sweden

Pair of Rare Night Candlesticks, Art Deco 1931, CG Hallberg Sweden

By CG Hallberg

Located in Stockholm, SE

A pair of night candlesticks in lovely Art Deco style designed by CG Hallberg in Stockholm, Sweden in 1931. The candlesticks are 21 cm in diameter (including the handle), they are 6,...

Category

Vintage 1930s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Candlesticks

Materials

Pewter

Extraordinary Chinese Taihu Scholar Stone Rare Form on Display Stand
Extraordinary Chinese Taihu Scholar Stone Rare Form on Display Stand

Extraordinary Chinese Taihu Scholar Stone Rare Form on Display Stand

Located in Atlanta, GA

A stunning Taihu scholar stone in an unusual horizonal balanced form perched on a custom wood stand. The stone, in a nearly pure greyish white color, display a weathered smooth surfa...

Category

Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Scholar's Objects

Materials

Stone

Montblanc Rare Sealed Charles Dickens Set of 3 Limited Edition Pens
Montblanc Rare Sealed Charles Dickens Set of 3 Limited Edition Pens

Montblanc Rare Sealed Charles Dickens Set of 3 Limited Edition Pens

By Montblanc

Located in New York, NY

Extremely rare Montblanc sealed set of 3 Charles Dickens pens, consisting of a fountain pen (with a 18k gold nib), a ballpoint pen, and a mechanical pen, the green resin barrel decor...

Category

20th Century German Desk Sets

Materials

Gold

Rare Ruscha Hellas Handled Jug Vase Geomitric Pattern Pottery Vase MCM
Rare Ruscha Hellas Handled Jug Vase Geomitric Pattern Pottery Vase MCM

Rare Ruscha Hellas Handled Jug Vase Geomitric Pattern Pottery Vase MCM

By Ruscha

Located in Bad Säckingen, DE

This striking mid-century modern handled jug vase is a rare piece from the Hellas series by Ruscha Keramik, Germany.

Category

Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Ceramic, Clay, Pottery

Britt Louise Sundell for Gustavsberg. Rare ceramic candlestick.  A groom.
Britt Louise Sundell for Gustavsberg. Rare ceramic candlestick.  A groom.

Britt Louise Sundell for Gustavsberg. Rare ceramic candlestick. A groom.

Located in København, Copenhagen

Britt Louise Sundell for Gustavsberg. Rare ceramic candlestick in the form of a groom. Hand-glazed. 1960s. Perfect condition. Signed. Dimensions: H 19.5 cm x D 12.0 cm.

Category

Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Candlesticks

Materials

Ceramic

Rare Offering Basket or Basin Germany-16th Century in Brass
Rare Offering Basket or Basin Germany-16th Century in Brass

Rare Offering Basket or Basin Germany-16th Century in Brass

Located in Brussels, Brussels

Rare basin (We think it was the basin to wash the feet on hollyThursday) in brass Rare plat of the german renaissance since it is rather a basin which is much rarer than a offerin...

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Antique 16th Century Renaissance Decorative Baskets

Materials

Brass

Vintage Fratelli Toso Rare Murano Italy Art Glass Satin Ribbon Paperweight
Vintage Fratelli Toso Rare Murano Italy Art Glass Satin Ribbon Paperweight

Vintage Fratelli Toso Rare Murano Italy Art Glass Satin Ribbon Paperweight

Located in San Diego, CA

Excellent vintage Murano Venetian art glass paperweight features a polychrome cased ribbon pattern with a satin finish. Designed by Fratelli Toso circa 1960s. Measures 3" wide x 2 3/...

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Paperweights

Materials

Art Glass

19th Century English Mahogany SchoonerShip Model, Great Attention To Detail Rare
19th Century English Mahogany SchoonerShip Model, Great Attention To Detail Rare

19th Century English Mahogany SchoonerShip Model, Great Attention To Detail Rare

Located in Buchanan, MI

19th Century English Mahogany Schooner Ship Model, Great Attention To Detail. This came out of a very important collection.

Category

Antique 19th Century English Adirondack Natural Specimens

Materials

Mahogany

Sugar Coated Galaxy Amethyst Cluster with Rare Lavender Amethyst Druzy
Sugar Coated Galaxy Amethyst Cluster with Rare Lavender Amethyst Druzy

Sugar Coated Galaxy Amethyst Cluster with Rare Lavender Amethyst Druzy

Located in Ametista Do Sul, BR

At first sight, this Amethyst may look like a normal Amethyst, but when you add some light to it, the WOW effect strikes, and its glittery shine as a galaxy! An Amethyst Galaxy Druzy...

Category

2010s Brazilian Natural Specimens

Materials

Agate, Amethyst, Crystal, Rock Crystal

Rare Important European Colored Floral Flower Cameo Glass Overlay Vase
Rare Important European Colored Floral Flower Cameo Glass Overlay Vase

Rare Important European Colored Floral Flower Cameo Glass Overlay Vase

Located in New York, NY

The Following Item is a Spectacular and Very Beautiful European Specimen of White to Burgundy Colored Art Glass made in the exacting methods of the original Masters of Galle with Exq...

Category

20th Century French Vases

Materials

Blown Glass

Pair of Extremely Rare Early 18th Century Regence Period Candlesticks
Pair of Extremely Rare Early 18th Century Regence Period Candlesticks

Pair of Extremely Rare Early 18th Century Regence Period Candlesticks

Located in Middleburg, VA

Made of gilded brass with intricate incised decoration on delicate molded stems with flanged bases. Comes as a pair. Dated 1717 Ile de France. There is a date of 1717 scratched into ...

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Antique Early 18th Century French Candlesticks

Materials

Brass

"Head of a Potter, " Highly Rare Art Deco Sculpture of Male Figure by Nielsen
"Head of a Potter, " Highly Rare Art Deco Sculpture of Male Figure by Nielsen

"Head of a Potter, " Highly Rare Art Deco Sculpture of Male Figure by Nielsen

By Jais Nielsen

Located in Philadelphia, PA

This rare and remarkable "Head of a Potter" in the pebbly Sung glaze by Jais Nielsen is both strong and subtle, an evocative and beautiful capturing of a young man's visage, no doubt...

Category

Vintage 1920s Danish Art Deco Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

rare multicolor fat lava Ceramic Vase VEB HALDENSLEBEN, GDR Germany, 1970s
rare multicolor fat lava Ceramic Vase VEB HALDENSLEBEN, GDR Germany, 1970s

rare multicolor fat lava Ceramic Vase VEB HALDENSLEBEN, GDR Germany, 1970s

By Strehla

Located in Kirchlengern, DE

A very collectible and very rare item of the Haldensleben Collection. The object have a very sculptural form and in its size of 19,5cm in height, it is very impressive and very rare ...

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Late 20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Ceramic, Pottery, Stoneware

Sir Edwin Landseer Lutyens. A Rare Newspaper Basket with Acorn Finials
Sir Edwin Landseer Lutyens. A Rare Newspaper Basket with Acorn Finials

Sir Edwin Landseer Lutyens. A Rare Newspaper Basket with Acorn Finials

Located in London, GB

A rare newspaper basket in walnut designed by Sir Edwin Landseer Lutyens during the Arts and Crafts movement (1880–1910). Created for his own household use, the basket has a tapering...

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20th Century British Arts and Crafts Decorative Baskets

Materials

Cane, Walnut

Rare Ceramic Bowl / Tray by Carl-Harry Stålhane, 1950’s
Rare Ceramic Bowl / Tray by Carl-Harry Stålhane, 1950’s

Rare Ceramic Bowl / Tray by Carl-Harry Stålhane, 1950’s

By Carl-Harry Stålhane

Located in Limhamn, Skåne län

Rare Ceramic Bowl / Tray by Carl-Harry Stålhane, 1950’s Additional Information: Material: Ceramic Style: Mid century, Scandinavian Produced by Rörstrand in Sweden Dimensions (W x D ...

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20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Bowls

Materials

Ceramic

A pair of rare decorative Candelabras in bronze, Danish Grace 1920/30s
A pair of rare decorative Candelabras in bronze, Danish Grace 1920/30s

A pair of rare decorative Candelabras in bronze, Danish Grace 1920/30s

Located in Stockholm, SE

A rare, decorative pair of solid bronze candelabras with patined surface, Danish Grace 1920/30s. Stamped: Bronze Denmark and 637. In good condition, nice patina. Normal signs of ...

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Vintage 1920s Danish Art Deco Candelabras

Materials

Bronze

Rare decorative fruit basket made of wax. Italy, first half of the 19th century.
Rare decorative fruit basket made of wax. Italy, first half of the 19th century.

Rare decorative fruit basket made of wax. Italy, first half of the 19th century.

Located in Milan, IT

A composition depicting a vase-shaped wicker basket with a decorative fruit triumph made of wax. The elegant wicker basket contains an arrangement of colored wax fruit. The branches ...

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Antique 1820s Italian Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Wire

Large Murano Glass Vase From The 1970s – Attributed To Avem – Rare Decoration
Large Murano Glass Vase From The 1970s – Attributed To Avem – Rare Decoration

Large Murano Glass Vase From The 1970s – Attributed To Avem – Rare Decoration

Located in Bilzen, BE

Works of this scale and technical sophistication were produced only in very limited quantities, making surviving examples highly desirable for collectors of Italian studio glass and ...

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Glass

Rare Murano Glass Vase by La Murrina, Italy, 1970s
Rare Murano Glass Vase by La Murrina, Italy, 1970s

Rare Murano Glass Vase by La Murrina, Italy, 1970s

By La Murrina

Located in Milan, IT

Murano glass vase manufactured by La Murrina. Delicate red decoration and typical 1970s proportions.

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Vases

Materials

Murano Glass

Rare Monumental Marble and Gilt Bronze Clock Set by Jules Graux of Paris
Rare Monumental Marble and Gilt Bronze Clock Set by Jules Graux of Paris

Rare Monumental Marble and Gilt Bronze Clock Set by Jules Graux of Paris

By Graux Marly, Jean Didier Debut, Japy Frères

Located in London, GB

An Exhibition Quality Garniture de Cheminée By Jules Graux of Paris Of important size and supreme quality, the mantle clock constructed from white Carrara marble, rising from orm...

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Antique 19th Century French Mantel Clocks

Materials

Marble, Carrara Marble, Brass, Ormolu, Bronze

Rare Ribbed Brass Vase by Paolo Marini for Laras Padova, Italy 1960s
Rare Ribbed Brass Vase by Paolo Marini for Laras Padova, Italy 1960s

Rare Ribbed Brass Vase by Paolo Marini for Laras Padova, Italy 1960s

By LARAS

Located in Brescia, Brescia

A striking and sculptural brass vase produced by Laras in Padua, representative of the refined Italian metalwork of the mid-century period. The spherical form is articulated by a co...

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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Brass

Rare VeArt Murano Glass Vase, Two-Tone Blown Glass, Italy, 1983
Rare VeArt Murano Glass Vase, Two-Tone Blown Glass, Italy, 1983

Rare VeArt Murano Glass Vase, Two-Tone Blown Glass, Italy, 1983

By Venini, VeArt

Located in Argelato, BO

Rare and refined Italian vase in two-tone blown glass made by the artistic manufacturer VeArt in 1983 and signed on the bottom

Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Blown Glass, Murano Glass

Rare 19th-century antique Meiji Period Japanese Bronze Cloisonné Charger
Rare 19th-century antique Meiji Period Japanese Bronze Cloisonné Charger

Rare 19th-century antique Meiji Period Japanese Bronze Cloisonné Charger

Located in Van Nuys, CA

This exquisite piece is crafted with great care and beauty. It features a stunning dragon scene and is marked at the base. Cloisonné, the enameling technique employed in this piece,...

Category

Antique Late 18th Century Decorative Bowls

Materials

Bronze

Rare Large Bay Ceramic Vase, Hand-Painted, Mid-Century Modern, Germany
Rare Large Bay Ceramic Vase, Hand-Painted, Mid-Century Modern, Germany

Rare Large Bay Ceramic Vase, Hand-Painted, Mid-Century Modern, Germany

Located in Antwerp, BE

Rare Large Bay Ceramic Vase – Germany, 1960s This stunning and rare large ceramic vase is a beautiful example of Bay Keramik’s iconic designs from the 1960s.

Category

Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Ceramic

Antique 19th century Italian Rare Greek Mythology Majolica Vase/Urn
Antique 19th century Italian Rare Greek Mythology Majolica Vase/Urn

Antique 19th century Italian Rare Greek Mythology Majolica Vase/Urn

Located in Doha, QA

A very rare and very decorative Italian Majolica Vase. Hight 41 cm. The vase is decorated with four faces of God Ammon-epithet of Zeus, and two of Neptun’s angles -protectors of the ...

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Antique Late 19th Century Italian Classical Greek Vases

Materials

Porcelain

very rare universal geneve "big eye" uni compax.
very rare universal geneve "big eye" uni compax.

very rare universal geneve "big eye" uni compax.

By Universal Genève

Located in Munich, DE

very rare universal big eye ref. 84100/01. the rarest universal chronograph around. made for 4 years and not more than 200 pieces with black and white dial. a true icon.....

Category

Vintage 1960s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Steel

Rare Fouillen Quimper France Faience Vase, Hand Painted, 1930-1950
Rare Fouillen Quimper France Faience Vase, Hand Painted, 1930-1950

Rare Fouillen Quimper France Faience Vase, Hand Painted, 1930-1950

By Quimper Faience Pottery, Paul Fouillen

Located in Clifton Springs, NY

Rare Paul Fouillen Quimper faience vase is hand painted with abstract decor of wide bands on the base and on the rim and abstract patterns in the central area of the vase. Cohesive ...

Category

Mid-20th Century French Organic Modern Vases

Materials

Faience, Pottery, Ceramic

1950s Dutch Rare Mummified Veterinary Calf Foetus Specimen Curiosity
1950s Dutch Rare Mummified Veterinary Calf Foetus Specimen Curiosity

1950s Dutch Rare Mummified Veterinary Calf Foetus Specimen Curiosity

Located in Haarlem, NL

A little bit creepy but very beautiful this petrified unborn cow baby mummy. Calf mummification occurs when a cow foetus dies inside the womb for to some reason and instead of exp...

Category

Vintage 1950s Dutch Natural Specimens

Materials

Leather

Rare Pair of French Majolica Grapes Wall Pockets, Circa 1890
Rare Pair of French Majolica Grapes Wall Pockets, Circa 1890

Rare Pair of French Majolica Grapes Wall Pockets, Circa 1890

By Orchies

Located in Austin, TX

Rare Pair of French Majolica grapes wall pockets Circa 1890. possibly Orchies.

Category

Antique 1890s French Rustic Vases

Materials

Ceramic

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