Esther Shimazu Decorative Objects

A beautiful Japanese Satsuma pottery studio vase featuring multiple kesa-clad enlightened Buddhist monks on each side of the vase. The piece is finely detailed with rich raised gilt highlights throughout and beautifully decorated in gold and various hand painted other colors. From the Meiji period (1868-1912). This piece has the all-important Shimazu Family crest mark (red circle with a cross inside) on the base authenticating the work as an old and original Satsumaware work. The mark shows the pottery was made under the rule of the Shimazu clan. From a Los Angeles Collection...

François Rude (1784-1855) attributed to "Female Figure". Bronze sculpture, signed. Measures: Sitting on a wooden base. Height: (sculpture) 82 cm. He...

From our recent Japanese acquisitions A lovely rare surviving example of a Japanese Dragon created in blue and white porcelain with gold gilt highlights Signed on bottom: Gumps S...

A small figural male nude verte green bronze Greek God 'Bacchus' sculpture statue, circa mid-20th century. Bacchus was known as the 'wine' God. Piece is made of sold bronze or brass ...

Bronze male sculpture signed. Fonderia Giorgio Sommer Calabritto Napoli Thomas, sculptor, lived and worked in the Naples area, and especially on Capri, from 1889 to 1906. Given this ...

Patinated cast bronze classical female bronze figure of a draped woman, signed Delafontaine. The Delafontaine bronze factory was first established ...

Well executed antique French terracotta figurative sculpture signed T. Foris (1921). This gorgeous French terra cotta figurative sculpture depicts two dancing maidens. .

Sculpture - Male figure. Patinated bronze sculpture; set on a black marble base. Flaws in the patina. Height: (sculpture) 43 cm. Height: (total) 46 cm.

A striking Murano glass sculpture by Italian glass artist Licio Zanetti, depicting an elegant female figure dressed in a long gown and wearing a distinctive hat, with her hair gather...

This exquisite French Art Deco terracotta sculpture by artist R. Brageu captures a striking moment of human vulnerability and power. Crafted with a unique black patina, the piece por...

This pair of vintage mid-century ceramic figurines depicts a stylized Polynesian man and woman. Hand-painted with a glossy finish, the man and woman both in mid celebration, both ado...

A striking vintage black ceramic pottery female face bust sculpture, circa 20th century. A great piece for a column pedestal as shown, shelf, mantle, cocktai...

This striking brass sculpture offers an unexpectedly chic way to add character and personality to any interior. Handcrafted in brass and finished with a gently textured antiqued pati...

This pair of vintage mid-century ceramic figurines depicts a stylized Polynesian man and woman. Hand-painted with a glossy finish, the man holds a paddle while the woman balances a b...

Sculpture - Male figure (signed). Depicting a male figure. Signed. Height: 23 cm.