Quintessential Things Decorative Objects

On offer are a rare pair of antique Chinese export or Chinoiserie silk-embroidered canisters. Their delicate silk exteriors over gilt wood indicate they were meant for clean, luxury ...

On offer is a unique vintage Taj Mahal music and cigarette/jewelry box created by the renowned American maker Fred Zimbalist (1909–2003). Known for his highly collectible, ornate met...

When filled, this classic "black glass" piece, must have brought happiness to somebody, as it is an antique case gin bottle. Likely of Dutch origin, it dates from the mid-to-late 19t...

On offer is a hand-carved, painted wood ancestral spirit figure from the Middle Sepik River region of Papua New Guinea. In Sepik River cultures, these statues do not simply represent...

This beautiful collectible is the "Cinderella's Coach of Dreams" Heirloom / Jewel Box from the Disney Showcase Collection, which was introduced just in time for the Millenium. The tw...

This sculpture is an antique Chinese lacquered and polychrome-painted wood figure dating from late in the Qing Dynasty (1644–1911). Hand-carved from a single piece of wood, set on an...

On offer is a hand-carved wooden wall hanging of an eagle. The symbolism of the eagle with spread wings, clutching the two crossed arrows, is a traditional motif representing strengt...

A serene world within a rock is this Chinese jade “boulder carving.” The work represents a traditional art form where a single piece of natural jade is intricately sculpted into a mi...

On offer is a modern marble sculpture by American sculptor Easton. Titled "Eye of the Storm,” this abstract piece by the artist (also known as Q.T. Easton) was created in 2012. Hand-...

On offer is a classic white marble vase hand-carved likely from either Carrara or Vermont marble. Both stones are known for a white base and soft gray cloud-like veining. The piece’s...

Public interest in Egyptian décor surged twice in the 20th century—after Tutankhamun’s tomb was discovered in 1922 and during worldwide "Egyptomania" amid the international tours of ...

She’s certainly no beauty, possibly in her 30s, but there’s a strength and clarity about this woman. She does her long hair into a complex chignon, a practical style in those years p...

On offer is a Mid-Century Modern bronze sculpture, titled a "Reclining Form (Thorns)" created in 1976 by British artist Robert Adams (1917–1984). The work features an abstract, aerod...

This elegant leather document holder, ornamented with a romantic inset watercolor, contains a formal presentation address written in a decorative 19th-century German script. The docu...

On offer is an amphora, an ancient Greek form. Such two-handled pots had a narrow neck accessing a larger bag-shape body. So, if you wanted to ship grains from your vast estates in S...

Imagine lightly clad maidens dancing together in the sun amid the spring grasses. Some scenes never lose their allure, even after 2600 years. Nineteenth-century Europeans were inspir...

If, like Elon Musk, you are frequently seen wearing a special edition watch designed to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the first Swiss watch in space, move along. Although harki...

This century-old, or more, copper and brass kettle recalls an era when savoring tea was central to civilized life—particularly in Great Britain. Based upon its size, this one would h...

On offer is a green-painted, cast metal Art Deco style candlestick. Reflecting this refined style’s interest in representing harmony with nature, the sculptural design includes a sta...

Let’s get this cleared up right now: No, he’s not holding a cell phone. Instead, this little fellow is doing the job he was created to do, namely providing a place to hang a pocket w...

Really cool piece of pop art. Who doesn’t love the Pink Panther? This fantastic life-size pink Panther/umbrella stand measures 50 inches high by 17 inches wide by 17 inches deep. I a...

Fabulous bronze of what looks to be a sphere. To me it seems brutalist in style, but also abstract. It has a big R on the bottom and it is dated 1967. Definitely a mystery piece. It ...

There are small, decorative wood boxes from many cultures. Some are ideal for holding hand sewing tools. Others, equipped with a lock, like this example, might hold those bulky bangl...

This Kamana or Sago Bowl was likely made by the Sawos people of the Middle Sepik River region in Papua New Guinea. Just as we in the west would use a large round bowl adorned with to...

Late 18th-early 19th century English Chinoiserie octagonal jardiniere with lead liner

Impressive cast iron bust of a Native American chief displaying a look of true pride. His headdress, adorned with buffalo horns, a traditional symbol of his bravery and leadership. ...

Stunning alabaster statue depicting a maiden selling flowers in the style of Ada Cipriani. Late 19th-early 20th Century - France No visible signature 16" W x 14" D x 49.5" H

Late 19th - Early 20th Century Oval Swiss Black Forest Jewelry Box Beautifully Carved with Original Key 6" x 9.75" x 9.5"H

This charming pair of pearlware porcelain figures was made around the time of the Battle of Waterloo. And as such, they’ve had a few scrapes with life. But they evoke the charm of co...

Late 19th - Early 20th Century Russian Lacquered Paper Mache Snuff Box By The Lukutun Factory 5.25" x 3.5" x 1.5"

Chinese Cloisonné Late 20th Century Floral Decorated Bowl 10" x 3.5"H

Pair of Early 20th Century Cauldon English Blue & White Six-Sided Transferware Vases 5" x 5" x 8.5"H

19th Century Gothic Style Bronze Reliquary Box With Repousse Figures 8.5" x 4.75 x 3.5"H

Preston L Prescott (1898-1988) Stone Sculpture of a Seated Young Woman 5.5"W x 3.25"D x 12"H

Pair Cloissone Vases 9.25" x 4" x 4"

Two Carved Wood African Mask With Gilded Eyelids and Lips and Brass Decorations 16.5" x 8" x 6.5" gilded mask 13.75" x 9.75" x 5"

1920's Art Glass Dresser Box Hand-Painted With Heart Design on Brass Holder 5.5"D x 5H

Victorian Elkington Electrotype Charger Plate "Temperantia" (After Francois Briot) Beautifully decorated in relief with allegorical cartouches, birds and figures 19"D

Modernist Metal Sculpture of a Female Form Fixed on a Tower of Granite Base Signed "Archer" 1988 Numbered 2/8 Overall 23.5"H x 5.75"W x 5.50"D Base 10.25 x 4

Geometric Form Plaster Cat Sculpture Appears to be an adaptation of "Calico Cat" by American artist Juliette Steele 6"W x 11"D x 10"H

Group of 4 High Relief Cameo Pins/Pendents Carved from Bull Mouth Shell Unmarked Silver Settings 2.5mm x 4mm 4mm x 4mm 2 pieces: 3mm x 3mm

Group of 3 High Relief Canoes Carved from Bull mouth shell Large: 3.5mm x 4.5mm. Medium: 3.4mm x 3.4 x 2.6 Small: 8mm x 2.5mm

French Circular Box With Inlaid Silver Filagree Top Depicting Fox & Stork FOR USA DELIVERY ONLY

19th Century Circular Hand-Painted Ebonized Box Depicting an Aristocrat Man 4" x .75"

19th century complete perfume travel set encased in a beautiful inlaid mahogany box. The box contains 4 deep red crystal cut glass bottles with sterlin...

New Haven Clock Co Banjo Clock With Reverse Painted Glass and Mahogany Case 13"W x 4"D x 39.5"H

19th century Bronze Sculpture of Cupid After Pierre Chenet Base diameter 6" 9"W x 23"H

Arthur Umanoff mid-century candleholders 12 x 7 x 39

Mid-late 19th century expertly hand carved and fully articulated artist mannequin

19th century brass fluted candlestick holders

Pr Victorian glass & crystal metal candleholders with gilded giraffes.

Pr four arm gilded candlesticks, 19th century with lion paw feet.

19th century French bronze woman leaning on column with embossed foundry stamp.

Native American mother and child painted ceramic sculpture by Manuel Felguerez.

C. 20th century Architectural Element Hand Carved Walnut Figure Depicting Zeus.

C. 19th century Victorian bronze five arm candelabra/candleholder w/gryphon design base.

C. 20th Century LLADRO Nappy Eskimo figure by Juan Huerta.

C. 20th Century Hand carved Folk Art box w/the name Sohpie. Velvet lined.

Like his father before him, Pierre Jules Mêne (1810-1879), seemed slated to spend his life as a metal turner. But his innate artistic talent led him to build on this youthfully acqui...

C. early 20th century Bronze sculpture of a captain.