Paul Moreau-Vauthier Decorative Objects

Sculptural Japanese Bronze Vase Teardrop Bottle Patinated metal iron and gilt 10.13 h x 3.25 diameter Original preowned vintage unrestored See all images provided.

Lovely WMF German Art Deco (Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik) patinated bronze Ikora vase decorated with a stylized trailing flower vines and and butterfl...

Rare vase by Just Andersen, patinated bronze with conical body and tapered neck engraved with stylized foliage. Design no. B73. Stamped with monogram and design no. Denmark, 1930s. Ib Just Andersen (1884-1943) Danish sculptor and silversmith, started his own workshop in 1918. He is best known for his Scandinavian neoclassical...

Hasegawa Gasen 1928 - 2002. Japanese bronze vase. Beautifully patinated in green / Brownish shades. Seal marked.

1960s Patinated bronze vase by Carl Sorensen.

Erte (Romain de Tirtoff, Russian/French, 1892-1990) "Oriental Mystery" Patinated Bronze Vase, signed in cast to side "Erte" and numbered and stamped in cast "c. SEVENARTS 1990 6/395 ...

A handsome pair of Italian Art Deco cast and patinated bronze vases. Measure: Height 30 cm. Diameter 20 cm.

A bronze vase designed and produced by Birka Metall with the maker's stamp present on underside of vase.

ABOUT IRIS The iris is a special and mysterious flower. Not only because of its striking appearance, but also from an artistic and historical point of view. It is also like a work of art, as though created by Mother Nature. The unique leaves of this plant not only create wonderful shadow casts, but also look as if they were painted by hand. It's no wonder that iris acts as the muse for countless artists, and can be seen in many famous works of art. The iris was first spotted in the time of Pharaoh Thutmose, in 1504 BC. He had the iris inscribed into the wall reliefs of a temple as a sign of his power, as well as decorating his sceptre with motifs of the flower. Since then, the iris has been a symbol of victory in Egypt. But the symbolism of the iris goes further than that. In Japan, the flower represents courage and is the symbol of the boys' festival. In Islamic cultures, the iris is a symbol of prosperity. In Europe, the flower was a popular weapon symbol in the Middle Ages and stood for chivalry. And in Christianity, the iris was seen as a symbol of the trinity because of its three-part flowers. With more than 300 varieties, the iris is now the most popular flower among growers and gardeners following the rose. Countless artists use the iris in their works and the flower is present in all eras. You can see the flower on furniture, vases, jewelry, fabrics, sculptures, coats of arms and much more. Did you know that the iris is also called the sword lily? It's not a coincidence that it used to symbolize physical and emotional pain and suffering caused by a weapon. We also see the flower in religious art, where it's often associated with Mary and Jesus. The iris is also associated with the Greek goddess Iris, where the flower symbolizes reconciliation and divine messages. This is also reflected in many paintings. Finally, the iris is also visible in Dutch and Flemish still-life paintings. This can be in a religious form, incorporated into an object or as a decorative flower. In the Art Nouveau art movement, the iris (along with other plants, such as the birch) was often used as an expression of feminine beauty. With its almost otherworldly appearance, the iris is perfectly suited to the Art Nouveau aesthetic and is featured in many well-known works of art. The poet of that era, Hermann Hesse...

A pair of patinated bronze vases cast after the antique. Each vase is of krater form with elaborate scrolling volute handles with swan heads a...

Antoine Bofill (Spanish-French, 1875-1925) was a Spanish artist and member of the Animalier movement of the 19th century. Best known for his small, decorative bronze sculptures, Bofi...

An early 20th century (presumably Showa Period, Japan) gourd vase in patinated bronze. Deep brown/red patina and cast with beautiful organic curves. It was presumably made in Japan c...