Bassano Decorative Objects

A “Grand Tour” Cast Iron Etruscan Vase 19th Century Depicting classical Greek figures, with ring handles with a leaf motif on each side. Height 20 in. Vas INV. 9

A Chinese four-legged barrel-form brass urn cast and engraved with archaistic decoration from the 20th century. The gently rounded sides are cast with the dispersed elements of two taotie masks, Archaistic auspicious beasts formed by a pair of stylized and confronted dragons which constitutes the features of this mythical creature, abstractly rendered in low-relief hooked curls. Two bands of kui or passing dragons flank the taotie ornamentation on the belly, all upon an engraved and very finely delineated white leiwen ground symbolizing thunder. Raised on four atlantes with a few anatomical engraved details, the urn possesses a flat circular lid decorated with stylized birds and topped with a phoenix-shaped knob with a ring, a propitious symbol in Chinese art. The white engraved ground nicely contrasting with the dark patina along with the Archaistic traditional low relief decoration echoes Chinese archaic ritual bronzes used in ceremonies or buried in the tombs of the elites for use in the afterlife. This Chinese barrel...

Urn marble gray, Sweden. An urn or vase made in marble in Sweden, 20th century.

Classic 20th century ceramic figurine, in beautiful condition. Figurine Statue in the shape of a bull dog in black and white shades. It was made probably in the 1980s in Italy, it is marked at the ground. Nice addition to your credenza or just for your collection of pug dog items...

Classic 20th century ceramic figurine, in beautiful condition. Figurine Statue in the shape of a bull dog in black and white shades. It was made probably in the 1980s in Italy, it is marked at the ground. Nice addition to your credenza or just for your collection of pug dog items...

A Venetian sculptural fish figurine in hand blown glass, produced on the isle of Murano, circa 1980s. A nice piece of art for any room. Beautiful colors in pink and purple with clear...

Italian glazed ceramic fruit basket figure sculpture. This compote is handmade with the greatest attention to detail. We see this piece on a kitchen counter or table. The basket is m...

A finely cast and patinated bronze urn decorated in high relief with classical figures and reeded handles attached with bearded mask.

Classic early 1980s Italian Poodle Majolica ceramic dog statue figurine. Nice addition to your room or entry hall. Made of Majolica ceramic, hand painte...

A stunning Mid-Century Italian Blanc de Chine creamware glazed porcelain handmade fruit bowl or basket centerpiece. Marked "Hand-Painted Made in Italy". This gorgeous arrangement fea...

Italian hand painted porcelain biscuit vase, circa 1990s. Characterized by a classic line with floral decorations. Italian manufacturing brand imprinted ...

Large Italian Glazed Terracotta Urn with stylized Horse. Italian glazed terracotta Urbino Maiolica style urn or vessel in muted colors with wel...