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Decorative Objects For Sale
Color:  Gold
Pair of French 19th Century Neo-Classical St. Bronze, Glass, and Ormolu Urns
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A striking and most unique pair of French 19th century Neo-Classical st. patinated bronze, ormolu and glass urns. Each urn is raised by a square base with a fine mottled wrap around ...
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19th Century French Neoclassical Antique Decorative Objects

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Bronze, Ormolu

Pair of ‘Neo-Grec’ Style Multipatinated Bronze Amphora Vases
Located in Brighton, West Sussex
A Large And Rare Pair of ‘Neo-Grec’ Style Multipatinated Bronze Amphora Vases by Ferdinand Levillain and Ferdinand Barbedienne. Signed to the cast ‘F. Levillain Fecit 1880’ and ‘F. Barbedienne’. This large pair of multipatinated vases are of amphora form modelled in the ‘Neo-Grec’ style with trumpet shaped necks and scrolling handles terminating in masks; the vases are raised on circular spreading bases put down on plinths. Each vase is finely ornamented with laurel leaves and garlands to the neck, the main body with a superb banded frieze cast in low relief depicting the Centauromachy. In the Centauromachy, the Lapiths battle with the Centaurs at the wedding feast of Pirithous. An enduring classical theme linked with the idea of culture versus nature, the Centauromachy was widely depicted in ancient Greece from the Southern Metopes of the Parthenon Freieze to the Temple of Apollo Epikourious at Bassai, it also appears as a subject on numerous Attic vases such as the Ilioupersis krater. A popular theme for artists from the Renaissance onwards it was depicted by amongst others, Michelangelo, Piero di Cosimo, Luca Signorelli, Sebastiano Ricci...
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19th Century French Neoclassical Antique Decorative Objects

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Marble, Bronze

Late 19th Century Milky White Opaline Bohemian Box. France 1850-1920
Located in Queens Village, NY
Get a hold of this beautiful antique box, and you may feel a part of the past in your hands. Between 1850 and 1900, French artisans crafted this beautiful opaline glass and copper box. The beauty of its milky white exterior and round, oval form cannot be overstated. It's vintage, so it'll add timeless elegance to any room. The size and quality of this translucent gem are both excellent: 8x11.5 cm. Imagine yourself transported to a time and place where elegance and grace ruled. This opaline glass jar has weathered the test of time, witnessing the world as it has changed and evolved around it. Collectors and enthusiasts alike will appreciate the opaline glass box's vintage allure and copper accents. Display it in your home or office to evoke nostalgia for a bygone era. Do not miss out on this rare opportunity to own a piece of French antiquity. We are selling this beautiful art piece on different platforms; please check availability before purchasing. More photos may be provided if necessary. Storyteller: At a local estate sale, Emily fell in love with an opaline glass and copper box. Its milky white finish and oval shape stood out among the other items on display. By grasping it, she felt liberated. Emily put the ancient box...
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Late 19th Century French Late Victorian Antique Decorative Objects

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Crystal, Gold Leaf, Gold, Gold Plate, Enamel

Handmade Cast Bronze Squared Wabi-Sabi Decorative Bowl, Vide-Poche, Small
Located in London, GB
Graceful bronze bowl, vide-poche, inspired by Wabi-Sabi, the ancient Japanese philosophy that views and embraces the world for its imperfections and transient nature. It translates i...
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2010s Indian Organic Modern Decorative Objects

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Bronze

Hestia Vase by Chaaban
Located in Dubai, DU
"Hestia" Vase - solid bronze vase with red / amber bronze patina - cast from solid Bronze, the "Hestia" Vase is a functional and sculptural work. Inspired by silhouettes found in nature, CHAABAN sought to create a line of unique bronzewares and premium home furnishings. Our collection has been hand-crafted with a specific focus on capturing the details seen in branches, trunks, and barks. Natural edges, grains, splits, and cracks are interpreted and preserved using traditional bronze casting methods, successfully blending art and function with the permanence of bronze. Introduced to the world of design in 2016, Brian Chaaban has spent the past few years curating a collection of premium bronzewares. Pulling inspiration from the natural beauty surrounding his hometown of Los Angeles, his self-titled collection “CHAABAN” focuses on forms, shapes, and details found in nature. “I have always been drawn to the outdoors– whether it be through hiking trails or swimming in the ocean, there is such an indescribably tranquil energy about our natural world.” – Brian Capturing and preserving this natural energy has been the ethos behind each piece in our bronze line, most of which begin from a hand-carved block of wood. Upon perfecting the original model, the piece finds its following form when cast in solid bronze, using a nearly 6000-year-old method known as lost wax casting. Once cast, we hand-patinate each piece until it is then ready to be released into the world for adornment. Artistic inspiration for the collection is drawn from the raw and brutalist styles of Paul Evans, and Harry Balmer as well as the modernism sculptures...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Decorative Objects

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Bronze

Pair of French 19th Century Louis XVI St. Ormolu, Bronze and Granite Urns
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A striking pair of French 19th century Louis XVI st. ormolu, patinated bronze and granite urns. Each urn is raised by a square granite base with a foliate wrap around patinated bronz...
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19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Decorative Objects

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Bronze, Ormolu

French 19th Century Louis XVI St. Ormolu and Bronze Statue of a Pheasant
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A striking and high quality French 19th century Louis XVI st. ormolu and patinated bronze statue of a pheasant, signed Dubucand. The impressive statue is raised by a circular mottled...
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19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Decorative Objects

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Bronze, Ormolu

20K Caplain Leaf Metal Bowl Natural Guinea Feather Crystals
By dlsc
Located in New York, NY
20K leaf metal bowl with guinea feathers and jet crystals This tripoint bowl offers a beautiful balance of lines. This bowl has a nice weight to it, it feels substantial in the ha...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Decorative Objects

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Crystal, Gold Leaf

20th Century Crystal Perfumery
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Bronze and crystal with camel and palm tree motif. Probably French.
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20th Century French Decorative Objects

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Crystal, Bronze

French 19th Century Neoclassical Style Bronze and Ormolu Urn
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A sensational and extremely high quality French 19th century neo-classical st. patinated bronze and ormolu urn attributed to Henry Dasson. The urn is raised by three 'S' scrolled sup...
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19th Century French Neoclassical Antique Decorative Objects

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Bronze, Ormolu

French 19th Century Louis XVI St. Bronze, Ormolu and Marble Statue
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A charming and very high quality French 19th century Louis XVI st. patinated bronze, ormolu, and Notre Dame marble statue signed Clodion. The statue is raised on an elegant Notre Dam...
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19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Decorative Objects

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Marble, Bronze, Ormolu

Nomon Pico Wall Clock in Gold By Andres Martinez
Located in Brooklyn, NY
PICO ø40cm Avant-garde design with a nordic air, which combines walnut wood or oak finished wood with black and white colours. Available in Black and Walnut, white and O...
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21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Modern Decorative Objects

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Walnut, Fiberglass, Polystyrene

Vintage French National Bank Gold Bar Boxes, circa 1950
Located in Miami, FL
Vintage bank gold bar boxes, circa 1950 from French National Bank, very strong boiled cardboard and rivets, original cognac brown color, waxed finish. Go...
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1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Objects

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Metal

Pair of French 19th Century Neoclassical Patinated Bronze Marble and Ormolu Urns
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A beautiful and high quality pair of French 19th century neo-classical patinated bronze, marble and ormolu urns attributed to Barbedienne. Each urn is raised by a square Black Belgia...
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19th Century French Neoclassical Antique Decorative Objects

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Belgian Black Marble, Bronze

19th Century French Terracotta Statue of Boy
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Finely-sculpted terracott figure of boy playing violin. Sit on a separate French dore bronze finely-cast base.
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19th Century French Neoclassical Antique Decorative Objects

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Bronze

Bronze of Jason Fighting the Dragon for the Golden Fleece
Located in London, GB
A fine 19th century patinated bronze of a fully armored classical warrior (probably Jason) fighting a dragon with a spear. The bronze stands upon a faux porphyry base.
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1880s Italian Antique Decorative Objects

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Bronze, Ormolu

Bronze Study of a Boy Collecting Fruit in His Wide Brimmed Hat
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
A bronze study of a boy collecting fruit in his wide brimmed hat, he is wearing a jerkin and breeches over a shirt rolled up at the sleeves, with one hand to his mouth and the other holding his upturned hat in which he has collected the fruit, impressed foundry stamp ‘A*D’. French, circa 1880. It is believed that the foundry mark is that of the fondeur Alfred Daubrée...
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1880s French Antique Decorative Objects

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Bronze

French 19th Century Bronze and Ormolu Bust, Signed Elie-Joseph Laurent
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A charming French mid 19th century patinated bronze and ormolu bust of a young lady, signed by Elie-Joseph Laurent. The bust is raised by a square ...
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19th Century French Antique Decorative Objects

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Bronze, Ormolu

Unique and Original Handmade Cast Bronze Decorative Medusa Bowl
Located in London, GB
This unique and exquisite decorative Medusa™ bowl handcast in pure bronze. The piece is entirely handcrafted with great skills and talent. Cast using very traditional techniques, th...
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2010s Indian Organic Modern Decorative Objects

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Bronze

Fine pair 19th Century ormolu and Porphyry candelabra, attributed to Henry Dasso
Located in Brighton, Sussex
A rare and fine quality pair of 19th Century gilded ormolu, patinated bronze cherubs, each holding a three branch scrolling foliate candelabra with floral sconces, raised on these ...
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19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Decorative Objects

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Porphyry, Bronze, Ormolu

Pair of French 19th Century Louis XVI St. Bronze and Ormolu Cherub Busts
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A striking and most elegant pair of French 19th century Louis XVI st. patinated bronze and ormolu cherubs busts. Each charming and high quality bust is rai...
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19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Decorative Objects

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Bronze, Ormolu

Pair of French 19th Century Louis XVI Style Ormolu and Patinated Bronze Tazzas
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A fine pair of French 19th century Louis XVI st. ormolu and patinated bronze tazzas. Each tazza is raised by a circular ormolu base with a most elegant fluted design. At the centers are impressive foliate supports with handsome satyr masks at the front and charming frogs to each side. Above are richly chased winged ormolu mermaids holding up a beautiful patinated bronze seashell...
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19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Decorative Objects

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Bronze, Ormolu

Handmade Cast Brass Bird T-Light Candleholder with Polished Finish
Located in London, GB
Each of those original and elegant brass t-light holders is handmade individually. Cast using very traditional techniques, they are polished to reveal the luxurious finish of the mat...
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2010s Indian Organic Modern Decorative Objects

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Brass

Handmade Cast Bronze Square Wabi-Sabi Trinket Tray, Small
Located in London, GB
Graceful bronze tray, vide-poche, inspired by Wabi-Sabi, the ancient Japanese philosophy that views and embraces the world for its imperfections and transient nature. It translates i...
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2010s Indian Organic Modern Decorative Objects

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Bronze

Handmade Cast Bronze Squared Decorative Wabi-Sabi Tray, Vide Poche, Large
Located in London, GB
Graceful bronze tray, vide-poche, inspired by Wabi-Sabi, the ancient Japanese philosophy that views and embraces the world for its imperfections and transient nature. It translates i...
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2010s Indian Organic Modern Decorative Objects

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Bronze

Art Deco Bronze Statute of a Flapper Dancer
Located in West Hartford, CT
Bronze statue depicts a flapper girl with her breasts fully exposed as she is in a semi reclining dance position. The statue is not signed , circa 1930’s.
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Early 20th Century French Decorative Objects

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Marble, Bronze

Pair of French 19th Century Neoclassical Style Patinated Bronze Statues
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A high quality true pair of French 19th century neo-classical st. patinated bronze statues, signed DENIERE. Each statue is raised by a circular base where the signature as well as an...
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19th Century French Neoclassical Antique Decorative Objects

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Bronze

French 19th Century Louis XVI St. Patinated Bronze and Ormolu Statue
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A most charming and high quality French 19th century Louis XVI st. patinated bronze and ormolu statue, signed E Drouot. The statue is raised by a circular ormolu base with a mottled ...
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19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Decorative Objects

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Bronze, Ormolu

Pair of Bronze Empire Style Classical Urns, circa 1820
Located in Lincoln, GB
A pair of bronze Empire style classical urns, circa 1820 on square bases with double handles on each. Grecian Classical subject around the body with a wide rim superb classical design.
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19th Century European Empire Antique Decorative Objects

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Bronze

19th Century Japanese Imari Vase or Lamp
Located in Brighton, Sussex
A very good quality 19th century Japanese Imari vase or lamp. Having classical Imari colors of oranges and blues, depicting flowers, motifs, and inset panels of children playing and ...
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Late 19th Century Japanese Antique Decorative Objects

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Bronze

Pair of French 19th Century Louis XVI St. Bronze and Oromolu Statues
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A beautiful and unique true pair of French 19th century Louis XVI st. patinated bronze, ormolu, malachite and crystal statues. Each high quality statue ...
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19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Decorative Objects

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Crystal, Malachite, Ormolu, Bronze

French 19th Century Neoclassical Style Statue of Mercury
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A striking French 19th century Neo-Classical st. patinated bronze and ormolu statue of Mercury, possibly by F. Barbedienne. The statue is raised on i...
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19th Century French Neoclassical Antique Decorative Objects

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Bronze, Ormolu

French Fluorspar and Ormolu Clock Garniture
Located in New Orleans, LA
This beautiful French clock garniture, styled in the Louis XV taste, is a charming work of artistry and craftsmanship. Crafted of richly veined and brightly-hued fluorspar mounted wi...
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19th Century French Rococo Antique Decorative Objects

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Stone, Bronze

Bronze Sculpture "A Horse with Character" by Arthur Jacques Leduc
Located in Atlanta, GA
A superb late 19th century bronze sculpture of a horse by Arthur Jacques Leduc (French, 1848-1918) raised on a Granite Plinth titled "A Horse with...
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19th Century French Antique Decorative Objects

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Granite, Bronze

Pair of French 19th Century Louis XVI St. Bronze and Ormolu Candelabras
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A charming pair of French 19th century Louis XVI st. patinated bronze and ormolu candelabras. Each four arm candelabra is raised by a square ormolu base with a fine wrap around berri...
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19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Decorative Objects

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Bronze, Ormolu

Large Pair of Grand Tour Campana Bronze Urns, 19th Century
Located in Brighton, Sussex
A very impressive pair of 19th century French, Grand Tour gilded ormolu and patinated bronze Campana Urns. Each with wonderful classical scenes of frolicking Bacchus Putti in bronze,...
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19th Century French Grand Tour Antique Decorative Objects

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Bronze, Ormolu

Blue Eye Candle Box
Located in Paris, FR
Candle box Blue Eye made in porcelain with a porcelain blue eye on the lid. In deep blue finish porcelain with 24-karat gold-plated pattern. Include par...
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Decorative Objects

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Gold Plate

Italian 19th Century Patinated Bronze of a Young Woman, Signed Silvio Sbricoli
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An elegant Italian 19th century patinated bronze of a young woman, signed by Silvio Sbricoli. The bust is raised by a circular mottled Pink Lez Breccia marble socle. The lady gazes t...
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19th Century Italian Antique Decorative Objects

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Marble, Bronze

French Mid-19th Century Louis XVI Style Bronze and Ormolu Statue by Schoenwerck
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An elegant French mid 19th century Louis XVI st. patinated bronze and ormolu statue of a maiden, signed by Alexander Schoenwerck. The bronze is raised by an impressive Black Belgium ...
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19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Decorative Objects

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Bronze, Ormolu

Pair of French Dore Bronze Mounted Rock Crystal Hand Carved Spiked Candlesticks
Located in New York, NY
A Fabulous pair of French Louis XVI style dore bronze mounted hand carved rock crystal swirling spiked candlesticks, attributed to Baguès. Each candlestick is exceptionally hand carv...
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Mid-20th Century French Louis XVI Decorative Objects

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Rock Crystal, Bronze

French 19th Century Louis XVI St. Ormolu and Bronze Statue, Signed Moreau
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A charming and high quality French 19th century Louis XVI st. ormolu and patinated bronze statue of young Cupid and Psyche, titled "DÉSARMÉ!", signed by Auguste Moreau. The beautiful...
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19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Decorative Objects

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Bronze, Ormolu

19th Century Bronze Classical Female Nude Piper
Located in Brighton, Sussex
A very good quality 19th century bronze statue of a female nude statue playing the pipes, mounted on a marble plinth.
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19th Century French Neoclassical Antique Decorative Objects

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Bronze

Pair of French 19th Century Louis XVI Style Patinated Bronze and Ormolu Statues
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A wonderful pair of French 19th century Louis XVI st. patinated bronze and ormolu statues. Each statue is raised by a circular ormolu base with a fine wrap around beaded band. The ch...
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19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Decorative Objects

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Bronze, Ormolu

French 19th Century Louis XVI St. Ormolu and Bronze Signed J. Gautherin
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A fine quality French 19th century Louis XVI st. ormolu and patinated bronze signed J. Gautherin. The statue is raised by a circular mottled patinated bronze base where a stamp of th...
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19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Decorative Objects

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Bronze, Ormolu

Pair of Empire Bronze Ewers in The Manner of Claude Galle
Located in Brighton, West Sussex
A fine pair of empire gilt and patinated bronze ewers in the manner of Claude Galle. French, Circa 1820.
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19th Century French Empire Antique Decorative Objects

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Bronze

19th Century French Bronze Mounted Box
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Fine doré bronze mounts. Hand painted scene under glass. This box is signed by maker on the lock.
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19th Century French Antique Decorative Objects

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Bronze

"Swimming Pliers" Contemporary, Cast Bronze Metal Sculpture by David Edelman
Located in New York, NY
"Swimming Pliers" figurative abstract sculpture by David Edelman. Made from repurposed vintage tools. Rusted Bronze Patina. One of one casting. Abstrac...
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Early 2000s American Decorative Objects

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Bronze

French 19th Century Louis XVI Style Bronze, Ormolu and Sienna Marble Statue
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A charming and high quality French 19th century Louis XVI st. patinated bronze, ormolu, and Sienna marble statue. The small scale grouping of three charming cherubs is raised by a ci...
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19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Decorative Objects

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Siena Marble, Bronze

Bronze Sculpture of Venus on a Terracotta Marble Base
Located in Lincoln, GB
A bronze sculpture of Venus on a terracotta marble base, circa 1900 Measures: Height 53cm Width 19cm Depth 16.5cm.  
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Early 1900s Antique Decorative Objects

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Bronze

Microfreaks 'Hot Shot' Creature Sculpture by The Haas Brothers & Haas Sisters
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Hot Shot, active and alert, uses her stalked eyes to surveil the land for any potential volcanic eruptions and to warn all of those in the area. Make no mistake, her frantic temperament is not a weakness, as she is a known heroine. Thick-skinned, she can even swim in lava, her eyes bobbing above the boiling flow. When the heat is on, she can keep her cool. Material: Pewter base, double brass-plated and 18-karat gold-plated and hand polished three times. Hand-beaded with Venetian and Czech glass beads. Underside incised with “Hot Shot” by The Haas Brothers and Haas Sisters...
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21st Century and Contemporary Modern Decorative Objects

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Gold Plate

Microfreaks 'Dr. Licky' Creature Sculpture by The Haas Brothers & Haas Sisters
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Dr. Licky is a creature of the rain forest. With her elongated tongue, she licks, tastes and explores the countless mysterious microorganisms, plants and insects teeming in the tropical terrain. She also aids in the discovery of new medicines to share with the world. They are an acquired taste. Material: Pewter base, double brass-plated and 18-karat gold-plated and hand polished three times. Hand-beaded with Venetian and Czech glass beads. Underside incised with “Dr. Licky” by The Haas Brothers and Haas Sisters...
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21st Century and Contemporary Modern Decorative Objects

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Gold Plate

Opinion Ciatti Papavero Delicato Large Table Decoration
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Fragility and stability, lightness and solidity: those usually antithetical terms, Papaveri Delicati (Delicate Poppies), seem to be able to co-exist as in all the other creations of Gherardo Frassa. Small metal sculptures...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Decorative Objects

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Metal

Louis XV Style Gilt Bronze Two-Lights Bouillotte by Gherardo Degli Albizzi
Located in Florence, Tuscany
This Louis XV style gilt bronze lamp resume the taste of Rococo period decoration. As this, vegetal motifs are all-over this piece and it features great elegance and opulence in the ...
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2010s Italian Rococo Revival Decorative Objects

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Bronze, Tôle

Louis XV Style Gilt and Chiseled Bronze Candlestick By Gherardo Degli Albizzi
Located in Florence, Tuscany
This little Louis XV style gilt bronze candlestick by Gherardo Degli Albizzi would be ideal to be placed on a bedside table. It resume the great taste of Rococo period decoration. A...
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2010s Italian Rococo Decorative Objects

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Bronze

Louis XVI Style set of Gilt Bronze and Enamel Sconces by Gherardo Degli Albizzi
Located in Florence, Tuscany
Louis XVI Style set of Gilt Bronze and Enamel Sconces by Gherardo Degli Albizzi. This fine set of wall sconces is crafted entirely of gilded bronze and decorated with elements typica...
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2010s Italian Louis XVI Decorative Objects

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Bronze, Enamel

Art Deco Silvered Bronze Nude Sculpture by Cormier 'Joe Descomps', circa 1920
Located in Gainesville, FL
Art Deco silvered bronze nude sculpture by Joseph Jules Emmanuel Cormier (1869-1950). Prolific and well known sculptor, frequently worked under the name Joe Descomps. This sculpture ...
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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Decorative Objects

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Bronze

French 19th Century Louis XVI St. Bronze and Ormolu Statue, Signed Houdon
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An exceptional and most charming French 19th century Louis XVI st. Belle Époque period patinated bronze and ormolu statue signed Houdon. The statue is raised by a wonderfully execute...
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19th Century French Belle Époque Antique Decorative Objects

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Bronze, Ormolu

Three-Piece Set of Contemporary Sculptures Made of Bronze by Bob La Bobgah
Located in North Miami, FL
A three-piece set of contemporary sculptures made of cast bronze, brass, copper and glass by Bob La Bobgah. All three sculptures are sig...
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20th Century American Decorative Objects

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Brass, Bronze

Antique, New and Vintage Decorative Objects

Every time you move into a house or an apartment — or endeavor to refresh the home you’ve lived in for years — life for that space begins anew. The right home accent, be it the simple placement of a decorative bowl on a shelf or a ceramic vase for fresh flowers, can transform an area from drab to spectacular. But with so many materials and items to choose from, it’s easy to get lost in the process. The key to styling with decorative objects is to work toward making a happy home that best reflects your personal style. 

Ceramics are a versatile addition to any home. If you’ve amassed an assortment of functional pottery over the years, think of your mugs and salad bowls as decorative objects, ideal for displaying in a glass cabinet. Vintage ceramic serveware can pop along white open shelving in your dining area, while large stoneware pitchers paired with woven baskets or quilts in an open cupboard can introduce a rustic farmhouse-style element to your den.

Translucent decorative boxes or bowls made of an acrylic plastic called Lucite — a game changer in furniture that’s easy to clean and lasts long — are modern accents that are neutral enough to dress up a coffee table or desktop without cluttering it. If you’re showcasing pieces from the past, a vintage jewelry box for displaying your treasures can spark conversation. Where is the jewelry box from? Is there a story behind it?

Abstract sculptures or an antique vessel for your home library can draw attention to your book collection and add narrative charm to the most appropriate of corners. There’s more than one way to style your bookcases, and decorative objects add a provocative dynamic. “I love magnifying glasses,” says Alex Assouline, global vice president of luxury publisher Assouline, of adding one’s cherished objects to a home library. “They are both useful and decorative. Objects really elevate libraries and can also make them more personal.”

To help with personalizing your space and truly making it your own, find an extraordinary collection of decorative objects on 1stDibs.

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