Decorative Objects

Handcrafted piece of art with different kinds of metal and agate made for Maison Honoré/Paris. Signed.

Ca. 1970s Maitland Smith tessellated coral stone hinged jewelry / trinket box in two tone pale gray and pink with cedar interior. Excellent, vintage condition free of chips / losses...

Hand blown art glass vase. Has a beautifully done frosted finish of gold/amber with black accents. Sculpted lion heads and handles adorn both sides of the vase. The vase measures ...

A beautifully decorated 18th century Italian Majolica faience ‘wet’ or syrup albarello/drug jar. Blue and white having a front reserve, blue and white scrolls to body. Beautifully de...

Vintage French Renaissance Silver Plated Figural Italian Inkstand Desk Double Inkwell. Item features double inkwell with inserts, central can...

Whimsical ceramic dog and cat statues perched on green and white checked pillows. They are priced individually. Both animals have white fur. The dog has lon...

Pair of Hollywood Regency black and white whippets, each one life size, of seated form, realistically modeled, raised on a 14" circular wood base. The fi...

A stunning antique brass planter with beautiful details. Beautiful lion heads with large ring handles on sides lay on the vessel as it sits on de...

Monumental oversized ...glass and iron deco/ Victorian fantasy chandelier / pendant lighting, Salvaged from theater, outrageous fantasy chandelier, featur...

Add a touch of neoclassical grandeur to your garden, entryway, or patio with this stunning pair of vintage cast concrete urns, featuring regal ram’s head accents and ornate swag reli...

Dramatic Hollywood Regency style large cheetah sculpture featuring a dark patinated bronze finish. The life size bronze lost wax method cast has a ri...

Gorgeous table lamp with wooden base Made in France during the 1960s in the style of Maison Jansen. In excellent condition (Original Patina) and in full working order And safe for...

A beautiful wall hanging sculpture designed by Curtis Jere and produced by Artisan House in the early 1980s. This features an abstract branch form wi...

Exceptional Gabriella Crespi 'Parrot' box. Wood and brass. Signed Gabriella Crespi.

Italian Hollywood Regency Glazed Ceramic Westie. This adorable Italian mid century glazed ceramic Westie, dog statue or figure is realistic in detail and sure to be a welcome additio...

Playful sophistication meets masterful craftsmanship in this vintage Maitland Smith tessellated stone apple box. Handcrafted in signature inlaid marble with vibrant tones of russet, ...

A pair of 16th Century Italian wood carved figures of Saint Ambrose Archbishop of Milan and Saint Augustine Bishop of Hippo, two of the four original Doc...

c1940's Italian Hollywood Regency Murano Art Glass Floral Form Candelabra. This piece is stunning!

Very large and decorative Hollywood Regency 1920s page turner or letter opener made by hand out of a curl goat Horn and brass. On the brass it reads: AER But the some letters are h...

Amazing indoor fountain in brass and lucite designed by Henri Fernandez France, 1970s. The brutalist fish is made in brass with turquoise gems eyes and ...

A pair of two cast concrete stone lions. Such a wonderful way to add a regal look to an entryway. (Or perhaps even a driveway.) Each lion sits on its hind legs, with its front paws o...

Italian 1970s Multi Windows Picture Frame in Brass, Chrome and Leather Sold by Nella Longari, probably by Romeo Rega

Small colorful art glass paperweight by Millefiori of Italy, circa 1980s. The piece is in very good condition with no chips or scratches and measures 3.25...

A vintage pair of lovely and intentionally worn, warm Italian silver gilt 4 light candelabras with acanthus leaf and hollow swirl metalwork, they would add a decorative, classical to...

Hollywood regency shell and burl jewelry box Italy 1970s shell, burl H 6.5 cm - 20 x 17 cm Conditions: excellent consistent with age and use.

Sea monster Carrara marble mouth fountain Italy, late 16th century It measures 13.8 x 31.5 x 18.9 in (35 x 80 x 48 cm) State of conservation: some small evident gaps and widespread signs of wear due to outdoor exposure. The gray marks crossing it do not come from restoration, but are rather the natural veins of the marble. This work has some morphological characteristics typically associated with the iconography of the sea monster: an elongated muzzle, sharp teeth, protruding eyes, elongated ears, and a coiled serpent's tail. An in-depth series of studies on artistic depictions of the sea monster attempted to verify how this symbol evolved in antiquity in the European and Mediterranean contexts and how it gradually changed its image and function over time. The iconography itself is mutable and imaginative and its history is rich with cultural and artistic exchange, as well as the overlapping of ideas. This occurred so much that it is difficult to accurately pinpoint the "types" that satisfactorily represent its various developments. However, we can try to summarize the main figures, starting from the biblical Leviathan and the marine creature that swallowed Jonah (in the Christian version, this figure was to become a whale or a "big fish", the “ketos mega”, translation of the Hebrew “dag gadol”). Other specimens ranged from the dragons mentioned in the Iliad (which were winged and had legs) to "ketos” (also from Greek mythology), the terrifying being from whose Latinized name (“cetus”) derives the word "cetacean". See J. Boardman, “Very Like a Whale” - Classical Sea Monsters, in Monsters and Demons in the Ancient and Medieval Worlds, in Papers presented in Honor of Edith Porada, Mainz am Rhein 1987, pp. 73-84). In Italy the monster underwent yet further variations: it can be found in Etruscan art on the front of some sarcophagi representing the companion of souls, while among the Romans we find the “Pistrice” (cited by Plinio in Naturalis Historia PLIN., Nat., II 9, 8 and by Virgilio in Eneide: VERG., Aen., III, 427), which appeared in the shape of a stylized hippocampus or a very large monstrous cetacean and evolved into a hideous being with a dragon's head and long webbed fins. During the Middle Ages, the sea monster was the object of new transformations: at this time, it is often winged, the head is stretched like a crocodile, the front legs are often very sharp fins - sometimes real paws - until the image merges with dragons, the typical figures of medieval visionary spirituality widely found throughout Europe (on this topic and much more, see: Baltrušaitis, J., Il Medioevo fantastico. Antichità ed esotismi nell’arte gotica, Gli Adelphi 1997). In Italy during the 15th and 16th centuries, the revival of classicism - representative of the humanistic and Renaissance periods - led to a different reading of these "creatures". Indeed, the sea monster was also to find widespread use as an isolated decorative motif, especially in numerous fountains and sculptures where dolphins or sea monsters were used as a characterizing element linked to water (on this theme see: Chet Van Duzer, Sea Monsters on Medieval and Renaissance Maps, London, The British library, 2013). From the morphological point of view, the "sea monsters" of this period are mostly depicted as hybrid figures, in which the body of a mythological or real being (a hippocampus, a sea snake, a dolphin), is joined to a head with a rather indistinct appearance. It was usually characterized by large upright ears, an elongated snout, sharp teeth and globular, protruding eyes; a complex and indefinite figure, both from the symbolic point of view and from that of its genesis. The work we are examining is placed as a cross between the medieval sea serpent and the Renaissance dolphin, with stylistic features which recall the snake as often used in heraldry (such as the "snake" depicted in the coat of arms of the Visconti - the lords and then dukes of Milan between 1277 and 1447 - and which, for some, may be derived from the representations of the “Pistrice” that swallowed Jonah). In the search for sources, Renaissance cartography and in particular woodcuts should not be neglected. See for example the monsters of Olaus Magnus, from the editions of the “Historia de gentibus septentrionalibus” (“History of the peoples of the north”) and the natural histories of Conrad Gesner, Ulisse...

A fabulous way to display your favorite pieces of jewelry. This oval footed jewelry box is plated in 24K gold. It features pierced sides and a glass...

Pair of vintage Italian candlesticks from the 1960s. Delicate gilt metal floral design, each candlestick has one flower shaped candle holder at the top measuring 2 cm in diameter....

This is a late 20th century handblown Murano vase by Barovier and Toso. This large vase has a ribbed heavy pink glass at the top and stands on three swirling feet with 22carat gold f...

We offer a heavy Hollywood Regency solid cast bronze Swan planter, Animal Sculpture, Bowl or Centerpiece. Can be used indoors and also in your Pat...

Tall pearlized white 1990s style glass and ceramic vase in a light white pearlized finish and wonderful proportions. The body of this vase is oval in shape, with a small round base w...

Beautiful vintage Murano hand blown, gold flecks with purple pulled feather design Italian art glass powder box. Attributed to the Barovier e Toso company, in a "Fenicio" design. Pro...

Vintage Hollywood Regency Pewter Metal 27" Garden Crane Bird Statue, Made in Hong Kong. Circa 1970s. Measurements: 27.5" H x 12" W x 8" D.

Large brass nautilus from the 1970s n a hand polished finish, circa 1970s. Made in Korea. Both are same size, shape, and color.

Solid brass conch-shaped cache pot with a light patina and hints of verdigris in crevices. Heavy, footed, Mid-Century Modern shell vessel, suitable for use as a planter. In the style...

This is a pair of patinated bronze cups with covers. A repousse of ivy leaves garland decorates the center of the cups’ body. Above and below it, there are a chain of beads adorning ...

This is a very rare Cantagalli Italian tin glazed earthenware plate/plaque in beautiful hand painted polychrome colors. It is a scene of a little boy or cherub playing on a drum. It ...

Tessellated horn and pen shell jewelry box attributed to Maitland Smith

Impressive realistic plaster statue of a muscular nude male that sits on top of a square block base. The elegant design shows intricate detail and qualit...

Murano blown glass amber grape cluster. Great for accessorizing on shelves, coffee tables or in the kitchen.

Glazed ceramic cactus vase. Stunning 20th century glazed ceramic cactus vase. This tall vase has a most unusual glaze that mimics a real cactus. Great a...

Vintage Rubbed Brass Bronze Bird Tree Branch Figural Candlesticks - a Pair. Item features One candlestick with one bird and the second with two birds, nice c...

A pair of italian silver plated fighting roosters Finally carved, with great details. Original patina Marked on the inside of the win...

Vintage NOS Italian gold gilt iron Hollywood Regency wastebasket trashcan with liner. Item features. Multiple quantity available. Price i...

17th century Spanish boxwood Christ on the cross.

For your consideration a pair of large modernist solid brass giraffe floor statues / floor sculptures. These Hollywood Regency brass animal sculptures have great details and great shape of posing. The male has a long slightly bent neck and can be set up next to the grazing female. Taller Giraffe...

Vivid colors, hand-painted in the Renaissance style, enhance this large maiolica pot from the 1800’s. Maiolica is tin-glazed pottery from Italy that has been decorated over a white background. This pot is considered an istoriato, which is to say that the pot has been decorated with figures, rather than strictly geometric patterns or floral designs. The maiolica does incorporate floral and foliate motifs, with white flowers that have yellow centers surrounded by blue rings. There are also yellow flowers that are depicted in various stages of nyctinasty (the closing of flowers during the night). The flora is all connected by a series of green and yellow curled leaves. Behind the vegetation is a dark blue background. There are two portraits inside large yellow cartouches that are painted in the middle of the pot. The first is a bearded man, dressed in a light brown tunic...

Striking set of 3 staggered candle holders, vintage American modernist glass and brass, circa 1970-79. These interestingly designed candle holders are in remarkable vintage condition...

Decorative plate in heavy bronze designed by Esa Fedrigolli and includes the artist’s signature Esa Fedrigolli along the side and produced circa 1980s by artist for Esart Italy. Orig...

Franco Lapinis exquisite vintage life size squirrel sculpture wine cooler or ice cooler is made entirely of gold plated and its surface is lightly textured to give it an organic feel...

Italian Murano glass all-handcrafted design candle pendant six-light. This timeless candle chandelier could be the perfect lighting solution to a space that needs a special atmosphere. The spiral shaped design will make this zuid European lamp...

PAIR of Italian Renaissance-style (17th Century) dark green painted large floor standing altar style candlesticks with gilt carved floral and vine trim supported on base with 3 griff...

A beautiful blue Murano glass fruit bowl.

Heron birds wall art sculpture in ceramic. This peaceful scene depicting two elegant herons, gracefully wading in a fresh water stream, adds a decorative...

Hand painted glazed terracotta lion sculpture with open mouth. Hand painted sculpture with a lot of presence. Good condition 1960's - Italy Dimensions: Height: 25cm Width: 44cm ...

A rare fossilized organic natural red sea coral specimen, circa 1930s. The piece is in great condition and measures 2.75"W x 1.75"D x 6.5"H. Gorgeous and rare! #4355

A Tessellated Emperador marble and brass bird by Maitland Smith. Captured about to take flight, with brass legs and bill. The base again in rough unpolished marble. Good scale and fo...

Hollywood Regency inspired decorative tall palm tree with two trunks in patinated brass mounted in a complimentary brass pot. With realistic textured tree t...