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Thomas Burke After Angelika Kauffman Pair Oval Engravings In Gilt French Frames
Thomas Burke After Angelika Kauffman Pair Oval Engravings In Gilt French Frames

Thomas Burke After Angelika Kauffman Pair Oval Engravings In Gilt French Frames

By Thomas Burke

Located in Prato, Tuscany

An intriguing pair of oval stipple engravings by Irish engraver Thomas Burke (1749–1815), executed in the early 19th century after compositions by the Swiss painter Angelika Kauffman...

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Mid-20th Century French Neoclassical Picture Frames

Materials

Wood, Paper

Murano Sommerso Glass Centerpiece, Multicolored Italian Art Glass
Murano Sommerso Glass Centerpiece, Multicolored Italian Art Glass

Murano Sommerso Glass Centerpiece, Multicolored Italian Art Glass

Located in Prato, Tuscany

An exceptional and captivating Murano glass centerpiece in vibrant polychrome tones. Its form, defined by soft, flowing curves and rounded edges, stands out for its refined plasticit...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls

Materials

Murano Glass

Biedermeier Large Bohemian Crystal Perfume Bottle With German Sterling Silver
Biedermeier Large Bohemian Crystal Perfume Bottle With German Sterling Silver

Biedermeier Large Bohemian Crystal Perfume Bottle With German Sterling Silver

Located in Prato, Tuscany

An elegant and sculptural large-sized perfume or cologne bottle, crafted from refined hand-cut crystal and finished with a German sterling silver mount; its slender shape is unusual ...

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Antique Late 19th Century German Biedermeier Bottles

Materials

Crystal, Sterling Silver

Art Deco Cut Crystal Decanter With 925 Silver Collar By Cacchione Milan
Art Deco Cut Crystal Decanter With 925 Silver Collar By Cacchione Milan

Art Deco Cut Crystal Decanter With 925 Silver Collar By Cacchione Milan

Located in Prato, Tuscany

Elegant Italian cut crystal decanter, finely ground and polished, enhanced by a 925 sterling silver collar crafted by the Milanese silversmithing firm Cacchione, active throughout th...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Art Deco Bottles

Materials

Crystal, Sterling Silver

Christian Dior Style Lucite And Vienna Straw Basket
Christian Dior Style Lucite And Vienna Straw Basket

Christian Dior Style Lucite And Vienna Straw Basket

By Christian Dior

Located in Prato, Tuscany

An elegant and refined basket featuring a structure composed of lacquered brass slats that frame a clear lucite panel, within which an authentic Vienna straw weave is enclosed. Light...

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Early 2000s Italian Modern Decorative Baskets

Materials

Brass

Romeo Rega Style Italian Brass And Steel Picture Frame
Romeo Rega Style Italian Brass And Steel Picture Frame

Romeo Rega Style Italian Brass And Steel Picture Frame

By Romeo Rega

Located in Prato, Tuscany

Elegant Italian picture frame crafted in finely worked brass and mirror-polished steel, with a black velvet-covered back. This refined decorative object, produced between 1965 and 19...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Picture Frames

Materials

Brass, Steel

Art Deco Pierre D’Avesn Flower Holder / Glass Bowl
Art Deco Pierre D’Avesn Flower Holder / Glass Bowl

Art Deco Pierre D’Avesn Flower Holder / Glass Bowl

By Pierre D'Avesn

Located in Prato, Tuscany

Original and iconic Art Deco flower holder bowl in molded glass. The removable upper element, circular and pierced to accommodate flowers, can be detached, allowing the piece to be u...

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Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Decorative Bowls

Materials

Glass

Art Deco White Ceramic Vase, Raku Technique, French
Art Deco White Ceramic Vase, Raku Technique, French

Art Deco White Ceramic Vase, Raku Technique, French

Located in Prato, Tuscany

This elegant French vase was created in the Art Deco style and features a clean, understated design characterized by soft, harmonious lines. The form is enhanced by a refined and min...

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Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Vases

Materials

Ceramic

Art Deco Saint-Clément Style Panther France Green-Glazed Ceramic
Art Deco Saint-Clément Style Panther France Green-Glazed Ceramic

Art Deco Saint-Clément Style Panther France Green-Glazed Ceramic

By Saint-Clément

Located in Prato, Tuscany

Elegant and finely crafted Art Deco–style panther in green-glazed ceramic, produced in France. The proud animal is depicted in its characteristic silent pre-attack stance: the body i...

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Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Animal Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

Napoléon III Style French Polychrome Porcelain Figurine By Porcelaine De Paris
Napoléon III Style French Polychrome Porcelain Figurine By Porcelaine De Paris

Napoléon III Style French Polychrome Porcelain Figurine By Porcelaine De Paris

By Porcelaine de Paris

Located in Prato, Tuscany

Elegant and refined polychrome porcelain figurine in the Napoléon III style, attributed to the workshops of Porcelaine de Paris and dating from around 1854 to 1860. It was most likel...

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Antique Mid-19th Century French Napoleon III Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Porcelain

Bohemian Biedermeier Style Cut And Polished Green Crystal Vase
Bohemian Biedermeier Style Cut And Polished Green Crystal Vase

Bohemian Biedermeier Style Cut And Polished Green Crystal Vase

Located in Prato, Tuscany

Elegant and substantial green crystal vase, produced between 1950 and 1955 in Northern Bohemia, in the Jablonec nad Nisou area—a historically renowned region celebrated for its excel...

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Mid-20th Century Biedermeier Vases

Materials

Crystal

Art Deco, Saint-Clement Style Ceramic Figure Of A Young Woman
Art Deco, Saint-Clement Style Ceramic Figure Of A Young Woman

Art Deco, Saint-Clement Style Ceramic Figure Of A Young Woman

Located in Prato, Tuscany

Elegant glazed ceramic sculpture depicting a nude young woman seated on an elongated base. Her composed posture, soft contours, and streamlined modeling clearly reflect the Art Deco ...

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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

Vannes-le-Châtel, Cristalleries French Lead-Crystal Centerpiece
Vannes-le-Châtel, Cristalleries French Lead-Crystal Centerpiece

Vannes-le-Châtel, Cristalleries French Lead-Crystal Centerpiece

By Art Vannes

Located in Prato, Tuscany

Exceptional and important lead-crystal centerpiece in clear glass. Its silhouette, defined by soft curves and elegantly rounded edges, captivates with its remarkable sense of fluidit...

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Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Decorative Bowls

Materials

Crystal

Art Deco French Ceramic Sain-Clement Statue Of Charles Lemanceau
Art Deco French Ceramic Sain-Clement Statue Of Charles Lemanceau

Art Deco French Ceramic Sain-Clement Statue Of Charles Lemanceau

By Charles Lemanceau

Located in Prato, Tuscany

We kindly suggest that you read the entire description, as with it we try to give you detailed technical and historical information to guarantee the authenticity of our objects Beau...

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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

Chinese Porcelain Baluster Vase With Cobalt Blue Floral Decoration
Chinese Porcelain Baluster Vase With Cobalt Blue Floral Decoration

Chinese Porcelain Baluster Vase With Cobalt Blue Floral Decoration

Located in Prato, Tuscany

We kindly suggest that you read the entire description, as with it we try to give you detailed technical and historical information to ensure the authenticity of our objects. Valuabl...

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Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Vases

Materials

Porcelain

Murano Red Glass Bull Sculpture “Sommerso” Technique
Murano Red Glass Bull Sculpture “Sommerso” Technique

Murano Red Glass Bull Sculpture “Sommerso” Technique

Located in Prato, Tuscany

Magnificent Murano glass sculpture depicting a bull, entirely handcrafted using the renowned “sommerso” technique. This process consists of layering contrasting colors encased in a t...

Category

Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Murano Glass

Murano Glass Bull Sculpture Sommerso Technique
Murano Glass Bull Sculpture Sommerso Technique

Murano Glass Bull Sculpture Sommerso Technique

Located in Prato, Tuscany

A stunning hand-blown Murano glass sculpture representing a bull, masterfully crafted on the island of Murano using the renowned Sommerso (“submerged”) technique. In this method, con...

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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Murano Glass

Chinese Lacquer Hand-Painted Toiletry Box with Mirror
Chinese Lacquer Hand-Painted Toiletry Box with Mirror

Chinese Lacquer Hand-Painted Toiletry Box with Mirror

Located in Prato, Tuscany

We kindly suggest you read the whole description, because with it we try to give you detailed technical and historical information to guarantee the authenticity of our objects. Valua...

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Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Lacquer

Materials

Wood

Nason V. Murano Empty Pockets (Bowl) In Blown And "Incamiciato" Glass.
Nason V. Murano Empty Pockets (Bowl) In Blown And "Incamiciato" Glass.

Nason V. Murano Empty Pockets (Bowl) In Blown And "Incamiciato" Glass.

By Vincenzo Nason & Cie

Located in Prato, Tuscany

We kindly suggest that you read the whole description, as with it we try to give you detailed technical and historical information to guarantee the authenticity of our objects. Muran...

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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls

Materials

Murano Glass

Porcelain de Paris Pair French Wedding Vases for Church
Porcelain de Paris Pair French Wedding Vases for Church

Porcelain de Paris Pair French Wedding Vases for Church

By Porcelaine de Paris

Located in Prato, Tuscany

We kindly suggest you read the whole description, because with it we try to give you detailed technical and historical information to guarantee the authenticity of our objects. Lovely and romantic French wedding vases...

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Antique Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Porcelain De Paris Napoleon III Style Pair of Shaped Vases Hand Decorated
Porcelain De Paris Napoleon III Style Pair of Shaped Vases Hand Decorated

Porcelain De Paris Napoleon III Style Pair of Shaped Vases Hand Decorated

By Porcelaine de Paris

Located in Prato, Tuscany

We kindly suggest you read the whole description, because with it we try to give you detailed technical and historical information to guarantee the authenticity of our objects. Part...

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Antique Mid-19th Century French Napoleon III Vases

Materials

Porcelain

Mid-Century Modern Ceramic Vase With Stylized Girl And Geometric Motifs
Mid-Century Modern Ceramic Vase With Stylized Girl And Geometric Motifs

Mid-Century Modern Ceramic Vase With Stylized Girl And Geometric Motifs

Located in Prato, Tuscany

Elegant glazed ceramic vase, likely of Italian or French origin, dating to the 1960s. The elongated oval body () features a refined hand-incised texture, later glazed to create a del...

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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Ceramic

Orrefors Sweden Bowl With Colored Crystal Dish
Orrefors Sweden Bowl With Colored Crystal Dish

Orrefors Sweden Bowl With Colored Crystal Dish

By Orrefors

Located in Prato, Tuscany

We kindly suggest that you read the entire description, as with it we try to give you detailed technical and historical information to ensure the authenticity of our objects. Elegant...

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1990s Swedish Modern Decorative Bowls

Materials

Crystal

Mandruzzato Murano Pair Of "Sommerso "Colored Glass Vases
Mandruzzato Murano Pair Of "Sommerso "Colored Glass Vases

Mandruzzato Murano Pair Of "Sommerso "Colored Glass Vases

By Mandruzzato

Located in Prato, Tuscany

We kindly suggest that you read the whole description, as with it we try to give you detailed technical and historical information to guarantee the authenticity of our objects. The pair consists of two massive and linear Murano...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Murano Glass

Paolo De Poli Style Italian Enameled Copper Bowl.
Paolo De Poli Style Italian Enameled Copper Bowl.

Paolo De Poli Style Italian Enameled Copper Bowl.

By Paolo De Poli

Located in Prato, Tuscany

We kindly suggest that you read the entire description, as we aim to provide detailed technical and historical information to guarantee the authenticity of our objects. This lovely a...

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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls

Materials

Bronze, Enamel

French Grey Opaline Glass Vase with Hand Painted Flowers Liberty Style
French Grey Opaline Glass Vase with Hand Painted Flowers Liberty Style

French Grey Opaline Glass Vase with Hand Painted Flowers Liberty Style

Located in Prato, Tuscany

We kindly suggest that you read the entire description, as we aim to provide detailed technical and historical information to guarantee the authenticity of our objects. This delightf...

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Mid-20th Century French Art Nouveau Vases

Materials

Opaline Glass

Napoleon III Chinoserie French Lobed Basket In Hand-Decorated Papier-Maché
Napoleon III Chinoserie French Lobed Basket In Hand-Decorated Papier-Maché

Napoleon III Chinoserie French Lobed Basket In Hand-Decorated Papier-Maché

Located in Prato, Tuscany

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Antique Mid-19th Century French Chinoiserie Lacquer

Materials

Paper

Vintage French Porcelain Round Vase with Painted African Women and Pure Gold
Vintage French Porcelain Round Vase with Painted African Women and Pure Gold

Vintage French Porcelain Round Vase with Painted African Women and Pure Gold

Located in Prato, Tuscany

We kindly suggest you read the whole description, because with it we try to give you detailed technical and historical information to guarantee the authenticity of our objects. French round vase...

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21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

La Rochère French Night Bottle Blown and “Incamiciato”Glass
La Rochère French Night Bottle Blown and “Incamiciato”Glass

La Rochère French Night Bottle Blown and “Incamiciato”Glass

By La Rochere

Located in Prato, Tuscany

We kindly suggest you read the whole description, because with it we try to give you detailed technical and historical information to guarantee the authenticity of our objects. Valu...

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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Glass

Materials

Blown Glass

Art Deco Production Daum Design Pierre d'Avesn French Molded Glass Bowl
Art Deco Production Daum Design Pierre d'Avesn French Molded Glass Bowl

Art Deco Production Daum Design Pierre d'Avesn French Molded Glass Bowl

By Daum, Pierre D'Avesn

Located in Prato, Tuscany

We kindly suggest you read the whole description, because with it we try to give you detailed technical and historical information to guarantee the authenticity of our objects. Origi...

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Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Glass

Materials

Glass

Gustave Asch Sainte Radegonde Pair of Blue Glazed Terracotta Vases
Gustave Asch Sainte Radegonde Pair of Blue Glazed Terracotta Vases

Gustave Asch Sainte Radegonde Pair of Blue Glazed Terracotta Vases

By Gustave Asch

Located in Prato, Tuscany

Tan France Auction Pick We kindly suggest you read the whole description, because with it we try to give you detailed technical and historical information to guarantee the authentic...

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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Ceramics

Materials

Terracotta

Porcelain De Paris French Wedding Vase For The Church
Porcelain De Paris French Wedding Vase For The Church

Porcelain De Paris French Wedding Vase For The Church

By Porcelaine de Paris

Located in Prato, Tuscany

We kindly suggest that you read the entire description, as we try to give you detailed technical and historical information to guarantee the authenticity of our objects. A rare and romantic French wedding vase...

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Antique Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Vases

Materials

Porcelain

Italian Craftsmanship Hand-Cut and Hand-Polished Beveled Crystal Vase
Italian Craftsmanship Hand-Cut and Hand-Polished Beveled Crystal Vase

Italian Craftsmanship Hand-Cut and Hand-Polished Beveled Crystal Vase

Located in Prato, Tuscany

We kindly suggest that you read the entire description, as we aim to provide detailed technical and historical information to guarantee the authenticity of our objects. This exceptio...

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Late 20th Century Italian Modern Vases

Materials

Crystal

Art Deco French Sculpture of Two Fish in Craquelé Porcelain
Art Deco French Sculpture of Two Fish in Craquelé Porcelain

Art Deco French Sculpture of Two Fish in Craquelé Porcelain

Located in Prato, Tuscany

We kindly suggest you read the whole description, because with it we try to give you detailed technical and historical information to guarantee the authenticity of our objects. Nice ...

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Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Animal Sculptures

Materials

Porcelain

Neoclassical Parisian Style Beaux Arts Pair of French Bottles
Neoclassical Parisian Style Beaux Arts Pair of French Bottles

Neoclassical Parisian Style Beaux Arts Pair of French Bottles

Located in Prato, Tuscany

We kindly suggest you read the whole description, because with it we try to give you detailed technical and historical information to guarantee the authenticity of our objects. Refined and elegant pair of French crystal bottles; their shape is classically bulb-shaped; they have simple and delicate grinding; the pointed caps have been ground with a precise facet to enhance the refraction of light; made in Beaux-Arts style between 1900 and 1905 by a Craft company near Paris; the Parisian style...

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Early 20th Century French Beaux Arts Crystal Serveware

Materials

Crystal

Vintage Pair of French Vases in Colored Porcelain Stoneware 'Gres'
Vintage Pair of French Vases in Colored Porcelain Stoneware 'Gres'

Vintage Pair of French Vases in Colored Porcelain Stoneware 'Gres'

Located in Prato, Tuscany

We kindly suggest you read the whole description, because with it we try to give you detailed technical and historical information to guarantee the authenticity of our objects. Interesting and particular pair of French vases...

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Late 20th Century French Modern Ceramics

Materials

Stoneware

Bertoncello  Pair Of White Glazed Ceramic Candlesticks Design By Roberto Rigon
Bertoncello  Pair Of White Glazed Ceramic Candlesticks Design By Roberto Rigon

Bertoncello Pair Of White Glazed Ceramic Candlesticks Design By Roberto Rigon

By Giovanni Bertoncello, Roberto Rigon

Located in Prato, Tuscany

We kindly invite you to read the full description, as it provides detailed technical and historical information to help verify the authenticity and value of our pieces. An original a...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Candlesticks

Materials

Ceramic

Longwy Large French Glazed Ceramic Table Centerpiece Multicolor
Longwy Large French Glazed Ceramic Table Centerpiece Multicolor

Longwy Large French Glazed Ceramic Table Centerpiece Multicolor

By Faïenceries et Emaux de Longwy

Located in Prato, Tuscany

We kindly suggest you read the whole description, because with it we try to give you detailed technical and historical information to guarantee the authenticity of our objects. Large...

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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Ceramics

Materials

Terracotta

Rockabilly Style French Centrepiece Red and Black Ceramic
Rockabilly Style French Centrepiece Red and Black Ceramic

Rockabilly Style French Centrepiece Red and Black Ceramic

Located in Prato, Tuscany

We kindly suggest you read the whole description, because with it we try to give you detailed technical and historical information to guarantee the authenticity of our objects. Red and black ceramic table centerpiece made in Rockabilly style, the colors are strong and decisive, the black has the distinction of having beautiful reflections nacreè (mother of pearl), reflections that unfortunately the photos can not capture, from life are really seductive, the form is nicely undulating, pleasant and very capacious; the centerpiece was produced between 1950 and 1953, by skilled artisans in the area of Vallauris, the "French city of ceramics" in Provence north-east of Cannes, renowned since ancient times for the production of this fascinating material; there were more than 250 production centers, but today very few remain and since the mid-20th century, they are dedicated to the manufacture of contemporary ceramics. The word "Rockabilly" is a combination of "rock and roll" and "hillbilly" (a derogatory term used to define the Appalachian mountain people and, in a generic sense, meant country boor); Rockabilly was a musical genre developed in the early 1950s, it was one of the first forms of rock & roll. It was a fusion of bluegrass, country, boogie-woogie, and jazz, originally from the southern United States, and was played and sung by artists such as Buddy Holly...

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Mid-20th Century French Modern Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Ruscha Keramik Germany Vintage Ceramic Vase With Japanese Decoration
Ruscha Keramik Germany Vintage Ceramic Vase With Japanese Decoration

Ruscha Keramik Germany Vintage Ceramic Vase With Japanese Decoration

By Ruscha

Located in Prato, Tuscany

We kindly suggest you read the whole description, because with it we try to give you detailed technical and historical information to guarantee the authenticity of our objects. Black ceramic vase with Japanese decoration painted and enameled in relief, this vintage product was made between 1960 and 1965 by Ruscha Keramik...

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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Sèvres Paul Milet  Modernist French Cachepot In Hand-Painted Stoneware
Sèvres Paul Milet  Modernist French Cachepot In Hand-Painted Stoneware

Sèvres Paul Milet Modernist French Cachepot In Hand-Painted Stoneware

By Manufacture Nationale de Sèvres

Located in Prato, Tuscany

We kindly invite you to read the full description, as we aim to provide detailed technical and historical information to ensure the authenticity of our pieces. Elegant and distinctiv...

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Mid-20th Century French Primitive Planters, Cachepots and Jardinières

Materials

Stoneware

Art Deco Bronze Statuette Depicting A Young Gymnast
Art Deco Bronze Statuette Depicting A Young Gymnast

Art Deco Bronze Statuette Depicting A Young Gymnast

Located in Prato, Tuscany

We kindly suggest you read the whole description, because with it we try to give you detailed technical and historical information to guarantee the authenticity of our objects. Iconic and particular statuette in cast bronze...

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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Saint Clement Blanche Letalle French Art Deco Vase In Ceramic And Pure Gold
Saint Clement Blanche Letalle French Art Deco Vase In Ceramic And Pure Gold

Saint Clement Blanche Letalle French Art Deco Vase In Ceramic And Pure Gold

By Saint-Clément, Blanche Letalle

Located in Prato, Tuscany

We kindly invite you to read the entire description, as we strive to provide detailed technical and historical information to ensure the authenticity of our items. This distinctive and captivating vase stands out for its understated Pompeian red color, admired for its exceptional elegance and plasticity. The body is adorned with linear, refined, stylized stars in relief, embellished with pure gold accents. The pottery used is glazed earthenware, and the glossy finish suggests the use of vitreous glazes to achieve a bright, uniform effect. The gilding on the stars was likely applied using the ceramic lustre technique, where gold is added at a low temperature after the initial firing, resulting in a shiny and durable finish. The vase was crafted in the Art Deco style between 1930 and 1935 at the Saint Clement pottery...

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Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Vases

Materials

Ceramic

Orchies Ceramics Factory Pair Of French Art Deco Ceramic Vases
Orchies Ceramics Factory Pair Of French Art Deco Ceramic Vases

Orchies Ceramics Factory Pair Of French Art Deco Ceramic Vases

By Orchies

Located in Prato, Tuscany

We kindly invite you to read the entire description, as we provide detailed technical and historical information to ensure the authenticity of our objects. These stunning vases display clear Art Deco influences, evident in the geometric lines and squared, decorative handles adorned with elegant gilding. The tapered, symmetrical shape is typical of the 1920s and 1930s when Art Deco was at its peak. The predominant color is a deep cobalt blue, characteristic of high-quality ceramic production from that era, associated with a refined decorative style. The gilded handles create a striking and luxurious visual contrast with the rest of the design. The geometric gilded handles, distinctive in their elegance, reflect neoclassical influences reinterpreted through the lens of Art Deco. The decorative details on the handles were applied by hand, a hallmark of fine ceramic craftsmanship. The ceramic used is glazed earthenware. The glossy finish suggests the use of vitreous glazes, applied to achieve a shiny, even surface. The gilding on the handles may have been done using the ceramic lustre technique, where gold is applied at a low temperature after an initial firing, resulting in a durable, shiny finish. The vases date to the period between 1925 and 1930, as indicated by the stamps on the bottom. The Orchies pottery factory was one of the leading French manufacturers specializing in ceramics, located in Orchies, in the Nord-Pas-de-Calais region. Founded in 1886 by Désiré Leroy, the company quickly gained a reputation for the quality of its products and its distinctive trademark, often featuring the silhouette of a windmill, a typical symbol of that region of France. Initially focused on decorative ceramics and household items, the factory later expanded by merging with other local manufacturers, broadening its range of products. A key figure in the company's growth was Jules Auguste Hamin, who helped drive its expansion and brand development. Orchies products were renowned for their craftsmanship and the high quality of materials used. The ceramics were produced using a variety of techniques, including terracotta and glazed stoneware. Orchies excelled in the creation of decorative vases, tableware, pitchers, and other ornamental objects. Bright colors and glossy finishes were characteristic of many of their works, which blended elements of local tradition with Art Nouveau influences. During its golden age, Orchies not only dominated the French market but also exported its ceramics to several European countries and beyond. Its quality craftsmanship and refined design made its products highly valued by both the general public and collectors of art ceramics. The Orchies factory played a major role in the French ceramic industry from the late 19th to the early 20th century, contributing significantly to the development of the Nord-Pas-de-Calais ceramic tradition. However, like many factories of the time, Orchies faced increasing industrial competition and the economic crises of the 20th century, ultimately ceasing operations in the mid-1900s. Today, Orchies ceramics are highly sought after by collectors for their beauty and rarity. The windmill silhouette, imprinted on many of their pieces, remains a distinctive mark of quality and elegance. This pair of vases is a beautiful example of French Art Deco ceramics...

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Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Vases

Materials

Ceramic

Italian Brass Plant Sculpture Mounted On Black Marquinia Marble
Italian Brass Plant Sculpture Mounted On Black Marquinia Marble

Italian Brass Plant Sculpture Mounted On Black Marquinia Marble

Located in Prato, Tuscany

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Late 20th Century Italian Modern Natural Specimens

Materials

Marble, Brass

Moretti Carlo Murano Small Vase In Colored Opaline Glass
Moretti Carlo Murano Small Vase In Colored Opaline Glass

Moretti Carlo Murano Small Vase In Colored Opaline Glass

By Carlo Moretti

Located in Prato, Tuscany

We kindly suggest you read the whole description, because with it we try to give you detailed technical and historical information to guarantee the authenticity of our objects. Smal...

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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Murano Glass

Art Deco Saint Louis Style Pair of French Cut and Grinded Lead Crystal Vases
Art Deco Saint Louis Style Pair of French Cut and Grinded Lead Crystal Vases

Art Deco Saint Louis Style Pair of French Cut and Grinded Lead Crystal Vases

By Saint Louis

Located in Prato, Tuscany

We kindly suggest you read the whole description, because with it we try to give you detailed technical and historical information to guarantee the authenticity of our objects. Refi...

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Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Vases

Materials

Crystal

Porcelain de Paris Pair of Hand Painted Vases Napoleon III, France
Porcelain de Paris Pair of Hand Painted Vases Napoleon III, France

Porcelain de Paris Pair of Hand Painted Vases Napoleon III, France

By Porcelaine de Paris

Located in Prato, Tuscany

We kindly suggest you read the whole description, because with it we try to give you detailed technical and historical information to guarantee the authenticity of our objects. Pair ...

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Antique Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Ceramics

Materials

Porcelain

Porcelain De Paris Napoleon III Pair of French Hand Painted Vases
Porcelain De Paris Napoleon III Pair of French Hand Painted Vases

Porcelain De Paris Napoleon III Pair of French Hand Painted Vases

By Porcelaine de Paris

Located in Prato, Tuscany

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Antique Mid-19th Century French Napoleon III Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Mandruzzato Murano Attributed Colored And Faceted Submerged Glass Vase
Mandruzzato Murano Attributed Colored And Faceted Submerged Glass Vase

Mandruzzato Murano Attributed Colored And Faceted Submerged Glass Vase

By Mandruzzato

Located in Prato, Tuscany

Please read the entire description carefully, as we aim to provide detailed technical and historical information to ensure the authenticity of our objects. This substantial and strea...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Murano Glass

Art Deco Saint-Clément Style French Panther In Antique Glazed Red Ceramic
Art Deco Saint-Clément Style French Panther In Antique Glazed Red Ceramic

Art Deco Saint-Clément Style French Panther In Antique Glazed Red Ceramic

By Saint-Clément

Located in Prato, Tuscany

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Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Animal Sculptures

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Ceramic

Napoleon III, Pair of French Cachepots in Hand-Painted Porcelain de Paris
Napoleon III, Pair of French Cachepots in Hand-Painted Porcelain de Paris

Napoleon III, Pair of French Cachepots in Hand-Painted Porcelain de Paris

By Porcelaine de Paris

Located in Prato, Tuscany

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Antique Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Planters, Cachepots and Ja...

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Porcelain

Art Nouveau Style Italian Ground Crystal Cup With Square Base
Art Nouveau Style Italian Ground Crystal Cup With Square Base

Art Nouveau Style Italian Ground Crystal Cup With Square Base

Located in Prato, Tuscany

Before describing the object under consideration, we must make an important clarification; the artifact, one of many that we will publish over time, is part of the museum collection ...

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Late 20th Century Italian Art Nouveau Decorative Bowls

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Crystal

Florentine Renaissance Style Huge Italian Cut And Ground Crystal Medici Vase
Florentine Renaissance Style Huge Italian Cut And Ground Crystal Medici Vase

Florentine Renaissance Style Huge Italian Cut And Ground Crystal Medici Vase

Located in Prato, Tuscany

Before describing the object under consideration, we must make an important clarification; the artifact, one of many that we will publish over time, is part of the museum collection of a historic Florentine crystal grinder that unfortunately closed recently. It is the Marcello Galgani & Son company, whose completely manual and artisanal work has not withstood the disproportionate advance of mass-produced mechanical processes! Marcello Galgani began his craft as a grinder and restorer in 1960; as the years went by, Marcello mastered and became familiar with particular techniques and shapes, resulting in the production of objects that manage to retain the freshness of grinding and engraving, the warmth and softness of light, and the inimitable flavor of unique artifacts. After several years, his son Lorenzo, who grew up among crystals, also entered the business and immediately became passionate about this ancient craft with skill and ability. Stimulated by the aesthetic sense of the past, father and son, set up a workshop in which the shapes they researched and created themselves are mouth-blown by traditional Tuscan glassmakers in Empoli, then ground and engraved using ancient sixteenth-century techniques, with motifs born from the Galgani's inexhaustible imagination or culturally inspired by designs of objects seen and studied in Florentine museums (Uffizi, Galleria Palatina, Museo degli Argenti, etc.). Marcello and Lorenzo Galgani were also Masters in the difficult art of restoration, bringing rare and precious objects back to life. As mentioned the company recently closed and disposed of all its last production, and only Marcello's old private museum collection remained, which includes unique and special objects created over time, a collection that the craftsman made available to us for a planned sale. All of the objects were made entirely by hand with old grinding wheels, but there were mainly two tools that allowed the creation of masterpieces: the right hand and the left hand of the master craftsman. Ancient glassmaking techniques were used for all the ground and engraved products: first, the object was ground with an emery wheel fed continuously by a jet of abrasive sand and water, then re-polished with a very fine-grained sandstone wheel also fed with water; the engravings were done freehand using as many as 10-15 small stone wheels for each design (flowers, branches, animals, etc. ); then the object was polished and shined; we must make, at this point, an important clarification on these last two operations: towards the end of the 1960s acid crystal polishing was devised, the object was immersed and rotated in a solution of sulfuric acid, fluoridic acid and water and in a short time all the defects left by the previous processes were eliminated, it was a fast, industrial operation that allowed to lower costs considerably, with discrete but not excellent results. But for Galgani's products polishing is done with a cork bark wheel wet with water and pumice, to make the surfaces more transparent, and finally polishing was achieved with a felt wheel wet with a paste of water, iron oxide, and cerium oxide. This series of processes takes an average of two days of work( sometimes much longer) for each object, each engraving or grinding is the result of the creative inventiveness of the two artisans, inventiveness that transforms crystal into reality material of the highest aesthetic value and inestimable value. All the items in the entire collection have never been used; they were part of the exhibition. Huge and monumental Florentine Renaissance-style vase...

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Late 20th Century Italian Renaissance Vases

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Crystal

Moretti Carlo Murano Vase in Colored Opaline Glass
Moretti Carlo Murano Vase in Colored Opaline Glass

Moretti Carlo Murano Vase in Colored Opaline Glass

By Carlo Moretti

Located in Prato, Tuscany

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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Glass

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Murano Glass

Neoclassical Style Italian Chalice-Shaped Vase in Ground and Diamond Crystal
Neoclassical Style Italian Chalice-Shaped Vase in Ground and Diamond Crystal

Neoclassical Style Italian Chalice-Shaped Vase in Ground and Diamond Crystal

Located in Prato, Tuscany

Before describing the object under consideration, we must make an important clarification; the artifact, one of many that we will publish over time, is part of the museum collection ...

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Late 20th Century Italian Neoclassical Vases

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Crystal

Vintage Italian Head in White Glazed Ceramic
Vintage Italian Head in White Glazed Ceramic

Vintage Italian Head in White Glazed Ceramic

Located in Prato, Tuscany

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Late 20th Century Italian Modern Busts

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Ceramic

Vintage Italian Desk or Coffee Table Set in Plexiglass and Brass
Vintage Italian Desk or Coffee Table Set in Plexiglass and Brass

Vintage Italian Desk or Coffee Table Set in Plexiglass and Brass

Located in Prato, Tuscany

We kindly suggest you read the whole description, because with it we try to give you detailed technical and historical information to guarantee the authenticity of our objects. Rational and linear desk...

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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Desk Sets

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Brass

Vintage French Rose Glazed Earthenware Centerpiece Woven Tableware
Vintage French Rose Glazed Earthenware Centerpiece Woven Tableware

Vintage French Rose Glazed Earthenware Centerpiece Woven Tableware

Located in Prato, Tuscany

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Mid-20th Century French French Provincial Ceramics

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Ceramic