The work of Arthur Court is a constant delight to his fans. The San Francisco based designer created a wide range of sophisticated yet cheerful furnishings and bijoux based on natural forms that included flowers, cacti, antlers and animals.
Court’s designs drew on his rich and diverse experiences. He grew up in Minnesota, and his childhood rambles in the woods made him a lifelong naturalist. Navy service in the Pacific during World War II exposed Court to Asian cultures, and later in life Court was fond of taking African safaris. Upon his return from the war, Court moved to San Francisco and opened an interior design business — attracting such high-profile Hollywood clients as Shirley Temple Black and the Andrews Sisters. In 1966, he opened a store that offered smaller furniture pieces, tabletop wares and decorative sculptures. These included glass-topped tables with bases shaped like lilies or palm trees; whimsical monkey candlesticks and ice buckets in the form of rabbits and whales; or cast-aluminum tortoise shell-shaped lamps.
As you will see from the offerings on these pages, Arthur Court appealed to anyone with a sense of joie de vivre. Take a look: it’s serious fun!
Cast Bronze Horned Glass Eyed Devil or Satan Wall Memo Clip Stamped Arthur Court
By Arthur Court
Located in Ferndale, MI
Frightening Devil image cast in bronze with spring clip holder. Glass eyes, stamped Arthur Court 1977.
Bronze
Brutalist Brass Wall Sculpture
Located in Mexico City, CDMX
Circa 1960. We offer this Brutalist brass wall sculpture.
Brass
Laverne Etched Bronze Wall Plaque "Tower of Babel"
By Philip and Kelvin LaVerne
Located in North Hollywood, CA
LaVerne etched bronze wall plaque "Tower of Babel" There is a dent on the bottom of left side which is not very noticeable when on the wall.
Bronze, Pewter
$1,200Sale Price / set|47% Off
H 12 in W 6 in D 1 in
Pair of Modern Framed Fused Glass Wall Art by Higgins Studio, Signed, circa 1950
By Michael Higgins, Michael and Frances Higgins, Higgins Glass
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Glass artists Michael and Frances Higgins were considered to be pioneer's of the fused glass process. The Chicagan duo first developed their craft for Higgins Studio...
Glass, Art Glass
$1,914
H 19.69 in W 11.82 in D 0.99 in
Glass and Stone Mosaic Abstract Wall Art Sculpture, by Han van Hattem 1964
Located in Den Haag, NL
Glass and Stone Mosaic abstract wall art sculpture, The Netherlands 1964, The Hague, By Han van Hattem Dated and Signed 1964.
Stone
Casa Devall Sunburst Wall Sculpture
By Casa Devall
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Sunburst wall sculpture with a hammered brass center and two layers of painted rods creating a sunburst effect. The artist hand signed the sculpture on the verso.
Brass
Heidi Melano Contemporary Sculptural Mosaic Wall Panel
By Heidi Melano 1
Located in Miami, FL
Wonderfully decorative mosaic wall art sculpture executed by Heidi Melano the world renowned artist responsible for multiple works completed for Fernand Leger, Chagall, Braque. Hand-crafted, beautifully proportioned, this rectangle mosaic is inlaid in a slim frame. This rare work of art would make a great accent piece would enhance any wall. A true iconic piece by this artist. Signed on the bottom right, back of panel also signed with Heidi Melano's initials. Measures: Depth 1.25 in. x Width 28.75 in. x Height 20 in. Would enhance any traditional, mid-century, contemporary, modern, country, beach house, ski resort setting. About The Artist: Heidi Melano, her maiden name Heidi Hoegger, she was born in Geneva on April 20, 1929. Granddaughter of the great Swiss painter Ferdinand Hodler, she was passionate about art from an early age: she created, painted and lets her imagination speak by expression through different techniques. Very quickly, she wanted to become a mosaic artist. At the age of 23, she won a mosaic competition with her work "La Volière". On this occasion, she meets Lino Melano...
Ceramic, Glass
$1,200Sale Price|20% Off
H 10 in W 4.5 in D 2.5 in
Vienna Bronze Wall Hanging Devil Figure Match Holder
Located in Danville, CA
This is a rare whimsical Devil figure wall hanging match holder. The winged devil is holding a large vase in front of his chest. The vase can be used to store matches. His long stret...
Bronze
Brass Wall Leaf Sculpture
By Curtis Jeré
Located in Westport, CT
signed and dated.
Brass
$2,367Sale Price|20% Off
H 1.19 in Dm 38.19 in
Hammered Copper Wall Relief Sculpture with Roman Warriors
Located in Antwerp, BE
A 19th century hammered brass dish of unusual size in the historical style representing a battle scene between Romans and Barbarians, in the middle fighting generals on horseback, th...
Copper
Copper Wall-Mounted Sculpture
Located in Antwerp, BE
Vintage 1960s, German modern copper relief.
Copper
Five Islamic Wrought Iron Wall Decorations or Sculptures
Located in New York, NY
Original hand-wrought Islamic ironwork from French North Africa serving as wall-mounted sculptures / decorative art panels. Sober, beautiful, timeless. 5 pieces. Priced and sold ...
Mid-Century Silvered Bronze Lily Leaf by Chrystaine Charles
By Chrystiane Charles, Maison Charles
Located in Henley-on Thames, Oxfordshire
Silvered bronze Lily leaf by Chrystaine Charles signed, paper Charles Bronze D’Art label. By Maison Charles, Paris circa 1970. Provenance Galerie Chrystaine Charles, Rue Bonapa...
Bronze
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H 37 in W 34 in D 4 in
20th Century Large Aluminum Antelope Head Sculpture by Arthur Edward Court
By Arthur Court
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A vintage large Mid-Century Modern American sculpture in polished aluminum, depicting an Antelope head sculpture with wall mount brackets. Designed by Arthur Edward Court...
Metal, Aluminum