Este Ceramiche Sculptures

An unusually decorative openwork compote, or fruit basket, in old Paris porcelain and parcel gilt. The reticulated sides of its oval bowl are exquisitely crafted, its exterior gilded...

A very fine and exceptionally carved Italian 19th-20th century Baroque Revival style whimsical white Carrara marble wishing wellhead, raised on an octagonal two-step marble base. The intricately carved marble relief circular wellhead depicting carved figures of dancing and cheerful children (Putti) among vines, flowers and fruits, dancing and playing musical instruments with a backdrop of castles, landscapes, forests and wreaths, Florence, circa, 1900. Note: We have part II video of this amazing Wishing Wellhead. Please feel free to request a copy. Literature: A similar wellhead was sold by Jan's & Co. Fine French Antiques, Inc. in 1999, provenance the Atkinson/Kirkeby Estate and it is illustrated in "The Estates of Beverly Hills" by Charles Lockwood and Jeff-Hyland, page 150. Another similar is currently on display at the gardens of "The Elms" mansion a public museum part of the Newport Mansions by The Preservation Society of Newport County in Newport, Rhode Island. Yet another similar wellhead carved with frolicking putti with musical instruments and a dentil molded rim is located at Cranbrook House, Bloomfield Hills, Michigan, and is illustrated in B. Israel, Antique Garden Ornament...

Chinese Celadon footed centerpiece, 19th century.

Fine Quality French Gilt Bronze centerpiece Jardiniere with Mermaid Figural Handles and Floral Garlands Date: circa 1890 Origin: Fre...

Polychrome marble console designed by Ettore Sottsass. Description: Console with top in polychrome marble, wood, Macchia Vecchia Marble, Marquinia Bla...

Late 19th century Italian porcelain centerpiece. Classical design depicting the four seasons.

A fine pair of carved and polychrome-painted Baroque style wooden putti. Each putto is seated on a gilt and scrolled pedestal base. One holds a lute, the other a shawm, both with swe...

A spectacular and monumentally scaled French 19th century Neo-Classical st. ormolu and mirror 'Surtout de Table' centerpiece/plateau. The five piece plateau is raised by striking col...

A pair of French 19th century Baroque Revival style steel and patinated bronze figural chenets (Andirons). Each with a posing male figure holding a satyr shield next to decorative sp...

Three-piece neoclassical Paris porcelain surtout de table.

Stunning Sculptural Console Table - Hand Made This exceptional console table is handcrafted from solid American walnut and showcases unique design and remarkable artistry. Three ab...

This 18th century Italian Capodimonte white glazed porcelain centrepiece is an oustanding sculptural artwork expertly hand carved with finely detailed figurines, putto angels playing...

Lovely antique Art Nouveau period French gilt metal centerpiece bowl or jardiniere depicting the finely cast figures of boy and girl. 21 3/4 by 9 1/2 by 6 3/4 inches. Apparently u...

A very fine French 19th century neoclassical style silver-plated figural centerpiece, in the manner of Christofle and a design by Mathurin Moreau (French, 1822-1912). The circular or...

Expertly hand-forged and hammered in Spain circa 1850–1890, this freestanding iron sculpture represents a highly expressive mythological creature, styled as a Neo-Baroque basilisk o...