Decorative Objects

This Picasso ceramic plate "Tête de chèvre de profil' Ramié 110 is one in a small edition of only 60 and is glazed and painted, with the Empre...

Mid-Century Viennese bear figurine designed by Walter Bosse and Herta Baller as part of “Black Golden Line" (Austria, ca. 1950). Composed of solid brass patinated in a black finish,...

This is earthenware excavated in Japan. It has a very beautiful shape and is well balanced. The color of the pottery is light brown because it is fired at a low temperature. Dependin...

1950s Hand-blown small silver Mercury Glass Bowl Made in Mexico In the Style of Luis Barragan. 4.5 h x 8 diameter Preowned vintage condition Plenty of wear faded areas. Original with...

This table lamp, is carved in the wood. The wood has this light brown color of this wood, with the old patina. This lamp was made in Spain, circa 1950, The wood is olive wood. Signed Falcon Spain...

POLYCHROME CARVED WOOD VIRGIN AND CHILD FROM THE 15TH CENTURY   ORIGIN: SOUTH GERMANY, SWABIA, NUREMBERG REGION PERIOD: 15th CENTURY   Height: 94,6cm Width : 28 cm Depth : 18 cm   Lime wood Original Polychromy Good state of conservation     From 1430 onwards, sculpture underwent a profound stylistic renewal which continued until 1530, the so-called late Gothic period. In the Germanic countries, original sculptures flourished in an expressive and sensitive vein.
This renewal was inspired by the art of Nicholas of Leiden, who was active in Strasbourg in the 1460's. His style broke with the refined and delicate art of the international Gothic style in force throughout Europe around 1400. The figures became more authentic and realistic. The bodies became denser. Clothes are animated by deep, broken folds, the fabrics are heavy and have a great decorative value. In addition, the polychromy is intended to be illusionistic. The painting makes it possible to restore the texture of the materials, the richness of the textiles and the natural skin tone of the characters.   The dissemination of images through engraving and the great mobility of the artists led to the success of this style, which conquered the Upper Rhine, Swabian, Tyrolean and Franconian regions, contributing to the formation of a common stylistic identity in these regions. The economic boom in the flourishing German cities was conducive to the development of original production. Attracted by this prosperity, numerous workshops were set up in order to meet the orders of religious communities, the Church and the laity, including a clientele of middle-class rockers.      This precious Virgin and Child is depicted standing on a crescent moon, her head encircled by a crown of tall flowers. Her long wavy hair spreads over her shoulders, framing her beautiful oval face. Under fine eyebrows drawn with a brushstroke, her almond-shaped, slightly drooping eyes look at the Child with infinite softness. She is dressed in a long red dress with a rounded neckline, belted under the chest. The heavy fabric of her dress spreads out in broken folds at her feet. On her shoulders she wears a golden cloak. The drapery has deep folds. She holds out her right hand while she holds the Christ Child with her left.   Christ, with his well-defined hair, is naked. His cheeks are highlighted with red, he holds an apple in his left hand and with the other hand makes a sign of blessing towards the faithful.   Virgins with Child on a crescent moon were very popular in the second half of the 15th century, especially as the central subject of altarpieces in southern Germany and Austria. The crescent moon on which Mary is standing is reminiscent of the Woman of the Apocalypse. Often equated with the Virgin Mary.    This episode is taken from the Book of Revelation (12:1-6)   1 Then a great sign appeared in heaven: a woman clothed with the sun, with the moon under her feet and a crown of twelve stars on her head. ; 2 She was pregnant, and she cried out because she was in labor, in pain from giving birth. ; 3 Then another sign appeared in heaven: it was a great fiery red dragon, with seven heads and ten horns, and seven royal crowns on his heads. ; 4 His tail swept down a third of heaven's stars and threw them to the earth. The dragon stood in front of the woman who was about to give birth so that when she gave birth, he might devour her child. ; 5 She gave birth to a son, a male child who is to rule all the nations with an iron rod. Her child was snatched up to God and his throne. ; 6 Then the woman fled into the desert, where God has prepared a place for her. There she will be taken care of for one thousand two hundred sixty days.   Some theologians see in this woman a reference to the Virgin Mary and in the child, Jesus.    
This remarkable work is a very fine example of sculpture from Swabian workshops in the last decades of the 15th century. It presents all the characteristic stylistic elements: a highly girdled silhouette, an abundant drapery with angular folds, but also a great physical presence accentuated by the polychromy that restores the anatomical details. This group is made of a wooden log. The deep folds of the drapery highlight the movement of the Virgin holding the child.       Bibliography :   Sophie Guillot de Suduiraut, Dévotion et Séduction, Sculptures souabes des musées de France, vers 1460-1530, Paris musée du Louvre-Éditions somogy, 2015   “Revelation 12 -   Common English Bible...

This large fossil plate is incredibly unique, featuring a long Diplomystus dentatus along with two Cockerellites (Priscacara) liops, fossilized in its natural matrix. The entire piec...

A fine and unusual statue of standing horse with a Persian rider. Tang Dynasty (618-907 AD) Silk Road trader from Persia, comes with Oxford authenticati...

Exquisitely carved lidded box by Alexandre Noll (1890-1970), created around 1950. The walnut wood exhibits a smooth, polished finish, retaining its natural charm. The lid securely fa...

Iconic Vintage George Nelson / Howard Miller Multi-color Spike / Starburst Electric Wall Clock,, Amazing colors,, wonderful patina,, retains original Howard Miller label,, Tested and...

Weight: 200 Gram Dimension: 8.1 x 6.6 x 6.8 Cm Origin: Skardu Valley, Pakistan Aquamarine is a pale-blue to light-green variety of beryl. The color of aquamarine can be changed by...

A Vintage Taxidermy Hawksbill Sea Turtle Depth: 34cm Height: 20.5cm Width: 53cm Provenance: Private Australian Collection. Note: This item may be subject to export/import restrict...

This stunning round ashtray, crafted from olive wood in France during the 1950s, beautifully exemplifies the French Brutalist style with its bold, natural form and rich, flamboyant w...

Beautiful French Mid-century vase by ACCOLAY, France, 1950s. Concentric lines. Green, brown and purple. Anthracite speckled.. Height : 20cm (7.9"), Diameter : 18cm (7.1"). After the...

A very large split geode, the interior graced with the finest quality deep purple Uruguayan amethyst. The amethyst-lined stalactite walls of the ge...

A wonderful Daum crystal lamp on a contrasting crystal base with original sculptural shade. The base is a very dark blue to black crystal. The shade ...

It is "Shigaraki ware". Shigaraki is a historical kiln located in Shiga Prefecture, Japan. (Shigaraki Kiln is marked with a red circle on the map.) It is said to have originated in t...

Antique sewing machine Vesta Handcrank vibrating shuttle Serial Number: 2655227 Made in Germany Ideal for sewing most materials such as denim, canvas, silk, calico and the like, Could be used as was intended for sewing or recycled as a small office ornament...

Candlesticks made of brass and stamped accordingly. Priced per pair and two pairs are available.

Ceramic vase by Andre BAUD (Vallauris), France, 1950s. Vase emblematic of this period in Vallauris. Height : 5.1"(13cm), Diameter : 5.1"(13cm). Marked "Vallauris" under the base (see...

A walnut and brass waste paper basket designed by Gio Ponti and produced by Schirolli, Italy, 1950s.

THE FOSSIL STORE AES Bronze stand series is an excellent example of a double-sided Calycoceras asiaticum ammonite measuring 205mm. Now transformed into ...

Val Saint Lambert Signed crystal vase cut to clear, Beautiful Val Saint Lambert circular crystal vase, hand-cut-to-clear, the glass is thick, deeply and evenly cut, Origin: Belgiu...

Hand-blown vase with vertical rods by Anzolo Fuga for AVEM (Arte Vetraria Muranese), Murano Italy, 1955-6. The colorful rods interspersed among the white rods creates a very strikin...

Roman marble Fragment of a Right Foot with Sandal Circa 1st - 2nd Century A.D. An evocative Roman marble fragment, preserving the front portion of an over-lifesized sandalled foot. The toes, nails, and bridge of the foot have been sensitively carved. The outer sole of the sandal remains, with delicate, pointed straps joining between the first two toes in a diamond shape. This fragment once belonged to Danish sculptor Jens Adolf Jerichau...

Two calcite “towers” grace the centre of this impressive piece, which also has large peaked amethyst crystals and quartz and goethite covered calcites. The exterior has been kept i...

A beautiful teak bowl, by Ernst Henriksen, Denmark, circa 1950s. Great patina and warm tone.

Nice Paolo De Poli attributed large vide- poche or platter, circa 1950, Italy. Enameled copper. Black on the outside, green and pinkish red inside. Dimensions: 30 cm W, 15 cm D, 3 cm...

Very large quartz rock crystal cluster specimen with clear and semi-clear spire formations. Overall beautiful naturally aged antique condition. Look at all pictures and read conditio...

A stylish Murano commedia dell'arte clown style art glass figure designed by Italian Maestro glassmaker Franco Toffolo and dating from around 1960. Toff...

Madagascar Jurassic - Cretaceous Period, 200 - 145 million years old Dimensions: 9.25 × 8 × 2 in. / 23.5 × 20.5 × 5 cm Weight: 5.55 lbs / 2.424 kg In this example, the complex pa...

wonderful art object by the master of design. who ever saw the book tapio wirkkala will know, what i mean. and if you see a picture of him you will be as amused as i was. he designed...

Beautiful set of two colorful pieces ceramic vases or vessels with typical pattern from the midcentury, approximate 1950-1960. Made in Northern Italy by Valceresio Ceramic near Cere...

Large Martaban Ming dynasty stoneware storage vase with dragons, 14th century. Beautiful Ochoa and yellow-brown glaze with decorated dragons and Ming clouds. Applied snail or dragon ...

A Greek terracotta female head, c. 3rd - 2nd Century BC, her head slightly tilted to her left, features hair styled back in waves. Mounted on black wood base. Ex Royal Athena Galleri...

Rare Mid Century "Gemini" Zodiac sculpture by Fred Press, bronze.

Explore the extraordinary allure of this mesmerizing quartz sphere, featuring stunning golden rutile inclusions from Brazil. The perfectly polished surface accentuates the intricate ...

This standing effigy figure was crafted in 300 BC from the ancient Chupicuaro region of Mexico and was likely used as a ritual or burial offering. The ceramic works of the Chupicuaro...

Cartier designed this stunning luxury copper and brass box. The rare piece was crafted in France circa 1950. It is an enigma box that uses Leonardo da Vinci's specular writing techni...

Mid-Century Modern Kay Bojesen designed the Hippopotamus in 1955 because he needed a device to store his pencil's. The hippo is made of oak and features an adjustable jaw allowing yo...

This is an antique wooden netsuke made in Japan around Showa period 1950s. The signature is written on the back side 'Hiro'. Netsuke is a miniature sculpture, originating in 17th ce...

Brass with a red faux leather cover Still working On the face of the it states that it has two jewels. Measures: Open: Height 8cm x wide 7 cm x deep 8 cm Closed: Height 3cm x wid...

A sublime Korean celadon glazed cup mouth bottle vase, Goryeo Dynasty, 12th century, Korea. The elegant bottle vase, originally used to serve wine, features a gorgeous Goryeo celadon...

Blown Murano glass. Green and gold leaf. Perfect condition.

Fantoni Monumental vase, Italy, 1959. Glazed earthenware Glazed signature and date to underside: [Fantoni 1959].  

Add some intrigue to your home or office with this handsome wall clock in black saddle leather. Featuring brass hardware and contrast stitching quintessential to the refined style of...

Elegant mid-century smoking box in turquoise glazed ceramic with a grid pattern and gilded details. The lid features a distinctive triple-tab geometric handle. A refined piece echoin...

Nice Mado Jolain vide-poche ceramic, circa 1950, France. Enameled white earthenware, pale creamy yellow, grey and black decor. Signed underneath. Dimens...

Ca. 1368-1644 AD. Ming Dynasty. A fabulous set of two mould-made, glazed ceramic zodiac figures. Each wearing long draping gowns of rich green, yellow and orange hues. Each figure ...

Set of Pewter Candlestick Holders designed by Arne Erkers for Just Andersen in 1952. An elegant set for a beautiful place. * Set of round Candleholders in Pewter * Designer: Arne Er...

Striking small stoneware vase by Berndt Friberg, in an appealing round form with a cylinder shaped neck. Creamy pale blue hare’s fur glaze. Berndt Friberg was a Swedish ceramicist, ...

Made by David Gil for his company Bennington Potters, this is one of the earliest exampels of his work. Featuring a split design, each side of a lucite column has half of a head glue...

A very important vintage pair of oriental porcelain vases, each of urn form and decorated with floral and architectural designs in hues of blue on a white ground. The neck with oppo...

Chinese Neolithic Pottery Jar from the Majiayao Culture, specificaly the Machang phase, in northwest China, and dating back roughly 4000 year...

Val Saint Lambert cobalt blue crystal vase cut-to-clear, the 1950s By Val Saint-Lambert Weight Crystal: 0.6 KG Beautiful Val Saint-Lamb...

Jacques Innocenti (1926-1958) was born in Paris, and moved to Vallauris as a pottery ceramicist in 1949. Plate or vide poche with woman 's face , Signed on back : Innocenti, Vallauri...

Royal Copenhagen Lovely Royal Copenhagen porcelain vase, terra cotta and grey crackle glaze with gold trim and decorated lid. With marks on base, Denmark, 1950s Measures: 9 height x ...

Pair of Mid-Century Modern bronze looking Japanese design Serpentine Dragon Koi Fish table lamps in very good working condition. 20 inches high, or...