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Decorative Objects For Sale
Period: 18th Century and Earlier
16th Century Madonna and child wood carving
Located in Bakewell, GB
16th Century Madonna and child wood carving, retaining some original polychrome decoration sizes 67 cms high, 30cms wide and 25 cms deep
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16th Century Antique Decorative Objects

Materials

Wood

Couple of 18th Century Italian Baroque Carved Wooden And Silvered Candlesticks
Located in Buisson, FR
Great pair of carved wooden candleholders with their beautiful silver leaf gilding. Italy, circa 1750-1800. Weathered and small losses and old repairs. More photo's available on requ...
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18th Century Italian Baroque Antique Decorative Objects

Materials

Wood

18th Century American Candle Sconce
Located in Chicago, IL
Transport yourself to 18th century America with this primitive wrought iron two-arm candle sconce, a testament to both functionality and aesthetic simplicity. The heart-shaped backpl...
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18th Century American Primitive Antique Decorative Objects

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Wrought Iron

Penitent St. Jerome, high relief in lacquered wood
Located in Salò, IT
St. Jerome the Penitent, high relief in lacquered wood, Lombard sculpture from the late 15th century/early 16th century, maximum dimensions 76x60 cm, maximum thickness about 19 cm.
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15th Century and Earlier Italian Antique Decorative Objects

Materials

Wood

Excellent walnut carving of a Carlo Boccomico c1600
Located in Bakewell, GB
Excellent walnut carving of a Carlo Boccomico c1600 Visible old dead worm holes, but great condition 72 cms high 30 cms wide
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16th Century European Antique Decorative Objects

Materials

Walnut

XVII-XIX Century Capipota Sanctuary
Located in BARCELONA, ES
Introducing our exquisite collection: Capipota Sanctuaries - XVII-XIX Century Devotional Statuettes. Originating from the Catalan expression "cap i pota" (head and feet), Capipota V...
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18th Century Spanish Antique Decorative Objects

Materials

Stucco, Wood

Pair of George III Cast Candesticks Made in London by John Schofield in 1797
Located in London, GB
John Schofield. A very unusual pair of George III Cast Candesticks made in London in 1797 by John Schofield. These exceptional Candlesticks are cast and stand on a circular base dec...
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18th Century English George III Antique Decorative Objects

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Silver

Pair of George II Serving Dishes Made in London by Edward Aldridge, 1745
Located in London, GB
A Very Fine Pair of George II Serving Dishes Made in London in 1745 by Edward Aldridge. The Dishes are shaped circular in form, with a stepped gadrooned border, interspersed with foliate motifs. The reverse is engraved with their number in the set, in addition to their original scratch weight. Both are very well marked, also on the reverse. Each border is engraved with the Armorial, Coronet, Supporters and Motto "Semper Paratus...
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18th Century English George II Antique Decorative Objects

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

Antique Dutch Delft or German Vase Faience or Delftware Delft Blue, 17/18th C
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Very cool 17/18C vase The vase is extremely heavy for a small piece, there seems to be lead insade or something. Additional information: Material: Faience, Delft Type: Vase Region ...
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17th Century Dutch Antique Decorative Objects

Materials

Delft

Mörser mit 2 seitlichen verzierten Handgriffen, Bronze, süddeutsch, 17. Jh.
Located in Mönchengladbach, NW
Mörser mit 2 seitlichen verzierten Handgriffen, Bronze, süddeutsch, 17. Jh.
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17th Century German Antique Decorative Objects

Materials

Brass

Antique Carved Wooden Mould Ex. Tucker Collection
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
A mounted antique carved wooden mould from the Tucker collection. This is one of many moulds we are selling from this vast collection assembled by British make-up artist, Christopher Tucker. Dating from the late 18th to mid 19th centuries, this wooden mould has been exceptionally hand carved by talented Victorian artisans, these elaborate details originally used to cast details in composition for the frames of pictures and paintings. This mould is inscribed with design number 4968 to the front and features a beautiful design deeply carved into the wood. This results in a highly ornate and precise compo embellishment that appears as though it has been carved rather than cast. The wooden mould comes with an accompanying custom-made steel display stand. Christopher Tucker Christopher Tucker (1941-2022) was an award-winning British make-up artist, specialising in prosthetics for theatre and film. Over his vast career, Tucker worked on a number of famous film and theatrical sets, creating prosthetics for the likes of The Phantom of the Opera, Star Wars and The Company of Wolves as well as the spectacular transformation of John Hurt into The Elephant Man. Following Tucker’s death in 2022, his expansive collection of film memorabilia...
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Late 18th Century English Victorian Antique Decorative Objects

Materials

Steel

Virgin in limestone with remains of old colours, prob. Burgundy, 16th century
Located in Walkertshofen, BY
The very expressive Virgin, in a strictly upright posture, carries the child Jesus on her (damaged) left arm. In her right hand, she holds the shaft of a scepter. She looks at the ob...
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16th Century French Renaissance Antique Decorative Objects

Materials

Limestone

Single Marble Column Fragment in the Roman Style
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
A 16th century roman style marble column fragment circa 1550. This Solomonic marble column is mounted onto a bespoke steel base. A fascinating, ...
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16th Century Italian Grand Tour Antique Decorative Objects

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Marble, Steel

Pair of 18th Century Italian Carved Wood Figures
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of 18th century Italian carved wood figures. Originally polychromed and now aged to a shabby chic look.
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18th Century Italian Antique Decorative Objects

Materials

Wood

Pair of 18th Century Italian Polychrome Candle Figures
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautifully carved and painted. Nice patina. From a beautiful house in Santa Barbara. They do hold candles on a spike.
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Mid-18th Century Italian Neoclassical Antique Decorative Objects

Materials

Wood, Giltwood, Paint

Cherubs Burying Their Pet, 18th Century
Located in North Miami, FL
18th century French carved-wood panel of a scene of Cherubs burying their pet, expressing that God cares about all of creation, and since pets are part of that creation, they are included in His care and attention. The piece is mounted on a Lucite panel framed with a double walnut molding...
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18th Century French Baroque Antique Decorative Objects

Materials

Wood, Walnut

18th Century Italian Saint
Located in Los Angeles, CA
From a beautiful home in Santa Barbara. Slight chipping in silver leaf on back side. Beautifully detailed.
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18th Century Italian Neoclassical Antique Decorative Objects

Materials

Silver Leaf

Empire Silver-Gilt Vase and Cover with Rooster Lid, France, 1798-1809
Located in Braintree, GB
Antique French silver gilt vase and cover / urn with rooster lid Mounted in Lapis Lazuli base with Rhodonite legs. With two goat-mask drop-ring handles. Maker: Nicolas Richard Mas...
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1790s French Antique Decorative Objects

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Silver

Derbyshire Alabaster Urns
Located in London, GB
A fine pair of George III Ormolu-mounted Derbyshire alabaster urns, circa 1780. Each with a glazed oval plaque, one containing a silhouette, the other w...
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18th Century Antique Decorative Objects

Materials

Alabaster

Mounted Marble Coat of Arms
Located in Newport Beach, CA
Hand carved marble shield with a rampant Baroque style lion in custom, later, iron 2" wide banded frame.
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Late 18th Century French Baroque Antique Decorative Objects

Materials

Marble, Iron

Elegant Terracotta Standing Court Dignitary, Tang Dynasty, EU Passport
Located in San Pedro Garza Garcia, Nuevo Leon
Elegant Standing Court Dignitary with joined hands in blue robes and a bird headdress. Polychrome Traces. When China was unified again, first briefly ...
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15th Century and Earlier Chinese Tang Antique Decorative Objects

Materials

Terracotta

Italian 18th Century Giltwood and Polychrome Statue of Two Eagles
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A striking Italian 18th century giltwood and polychrome statue of two eagles. The statue is raised by a most decorative polychrome ground and branch like designed base. Above are two...
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18th Century Italian Antique Decorative Objects

Materials

Giltwood

Expressive Sandstone Sculpture of Apsara Playing Sitar, 18th Century India
Located in San Pedro Garza Garcia, Nuevo Leon
Sandstone sculpture of Apsara playing sitar with dancing pose in front of a garland arch. Covered with rests of stucco and old painting with beautiful face expression and flower lotu...
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18th Century Indian Antique Decorative Objects

Materials

Sandstone

Pair of Italian 18th Century Giltwood and Gilt Metal Tuscan Candelabras
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A very unique and large scale pair of Italian 18th century giltwood and gilt metal Tuscan candelabras. Each stunning twelve candle candelabra is raised by patinated paw shaped feet. The central patinated support is adorned with giltwood bands and large carved acanthus leaves. The twelve scrolled arms protrude on two levels, from a gilt metal tier, ending with giltwood accented bobeches. The arms are joined by glass garlands...
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18th Century Italian Antique Decorative Objects

Materials

Metal

Early Louis XVI French Ormolu Mantle Clock by Leon A Paris
Located in Greenlawn, NY
Maker: Leon a Paris Case: The matte and burnished ormolu case has lion busts holding a fabric swag, frets and is decorated with geometric and natural decorative elements. Abov...
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Mid-18th Century French Louis XVI Antique Decorative Objects

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Bronze, Ormolu

Figure of a Bacchante
Located in London, GB
A Roman bronze and gilt-bronze figure of a Bacchante, circa 1780.
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18th Century Antique Decorative Objects

Materials

Bronze

Indian Goddess Figurine Statue
Located in Dallas, TX
Beautifully authentic hand carved statue of an Indian deity goddess. Distressed paint finish.
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18th Century and Earlier Indian Folk Art Antique Decorative Objects

Materials

Paint

Pair of 18th Century Carved Wood Italian Popes
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A Rare Pair of Italian Popes made of Carved Wood and Papier Mache.
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18th Century and Earlier Italian Antique Decorative Objects

Materials

Wood

Pair of 17th c. Italian Figures on 19th c. Marble Pillars
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A Very Fine and Rare Pair of 17th c. Italian Allegorical Figures carved in Limewood. The Large Italian Marble Pillars are 19th c. The height of the Pillar only is 57.5 inches and it...
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18th Century and Earlier Italian Antique Decorative Objects

Materials

Marble

Large Rare Blue and White Baluster Vase, Qing Dynasty, Kangxi, Circa 1690
Located in seoul, KR
Large rare vase painted with petal-shaped panels of 'Landscapes and Flowers' pattern. Period : Qing Dynasty, Kangxi Period Production Date : 1690-1699 Made in : Jingdezhen Destinati...
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1690s Chinese Qing Antique Decorative Objects

Materials

Ceramic, Porcelain

Ancient Apullian Iliupersis Pottery Bell Krater
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Rare Ancient Apullian Iliupersis pottery bell krater made in the c. 350 B.C. having fine traditional figures. One side shows a seated maiden wearing a sleeveless garment, and the oth...
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15th Century and Earlier Greek Antique Decorative Objects

Materials

Ceramic

Chinese Large Neolithic Pottery Jar Caiyan Culture TL Tested
By A. Batucchi
Located in Bonita Springs, FL
A majestic large terracotta jar with impressed decorations to the mid to lower body, a slightly flaring neck with globular body. Impressed decoration also to the top of the neck belo...
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15th Century and Earlier Asian Other Antique Decorative Objects

Materials

Terracotta

Large Stone Mortar 16th Century
Located in Bonita Springs, FL
This very large and unique stone mortar from the 16th century has a beautiful and rare color palette. Earth tones accentuate the color layers of the marble. This piece has a great pa...
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16th Century Danish Antique Decorative Objects

Materials

Stone, Marble

Spectacular Indus Valley Terracota Vessel with Zebu Bulls
Located in Bonita Springs, FL
Spectacular large terracota vessel with bulbous body and a flat vase. A large frieze od dark-painted geometric and floral decorations features on the top half of the vessel. This is ...
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15th Century and Earlier Asian Antique Decorative Objects

Materials

Pottery

Very Large Granite Stone Mortar 16th Century
Located in Bonita Springs, FL
This very large and unique granite stone mortar from the 16th century has a beautiful and rare color palette. This impressive piece has a great patina and character. It looks impress...
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16th Century French Antique Decorative Objects

Materials

Stone, Granite

A Small Bronze Group of a Prancing Stag
Located in London, GB
A Small Bronze Group of a Prancing Stag Bronze, gilt bronze South Germany; Nuremberg or Augsburg Late 17th Century / Circa 1620 SIZE: 12cm high - 4¾ ins high This bronze group, made in southern Germany, bears great similarities with the gilded silver table...
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17th Century German Antique Decorative Objects

Materials

Bronze

Huge Ancient Amlash Pottery Pitcher Pinched Spout
Located in Bonita Springs, FL
Pottery Pitcher Pinched Spout in Great Size and Form. Ancient Near East / Ancient Mediterranean, Amlash culture, ca. 1400 to 1000 BCE. A hand-built redware pottery vessel of a grand ...
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15th Century and Earlier Antique Decorative Objects

Materials

Pottery

A Fine Flemish Carved Figure of a Man
Located in London, GB
A Fine Flemish Carved Figure of a Man Attributed to Henrick Douverman (c. 1480 - 1543) (sometimes known as Heinrich Douwermann) Wood (oak) Flemish Early 16th Century SIZE: 28cm high...
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16th Century Dutch Antique Decorative Objects

Materials

Wood

An Unusual and Rare English ‘Memento Mori’ Carved Shrine with Two Human Skulls
Located in London, GB
An Unusual and Rare English ‘Memento Mori’ Carved Shrine with Two Human Skulls to the underside, a carved ‘Dragonfly’ Marble 16th / 17th Century England Size: 36cm high, 28cm w...
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16th Century English Antique Decorative Objects

Materials

Marble

Giltwood and polychrome half-relief representation of Saint Rococo. Spain, 16th
Located in PARIS, FR
Important bas-relief in carved wood with traces of gilt, in an architectural frame with two angels in the corners, representing Saint Rocco. Considered, among other things, the Patro...
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16th Century Spanish Renaissance Antique Decorative Objects

Materials

Wood

Japanese Antique Huge Pottery Vase 1700s-1750s / Flower Vase Wabi Sabi
By Axel Vervoordt
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
This is a very huge Pottery vase made in Japan. In Japan, it is called "Tokoname ware". This Pottery Vase is from the early Edo period (1700s-1750s). The distorted shape made by han...
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Mid-18th Century Japanese Primitive Antique Decorative Objects

Materials

Pottery

Two Fine ‘Kunstkammer’ Candlesticks
Located in London, GB
Two Fine ‘Kunstkammer’ Candlesticks Agate, Glass, Fire-gilt Bronze mounts Dresden, Germany 17th Century Size: 16cm high - 6¼ ins high Provenance: Ex Kugel Galerie, Paris, France E...
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17th Century German Antique Decorative Objects

Materials

Agate, Bronze

French 18th Century Hand Forged Iron Candleholder
Located in Buisson, FR
Very old and beautiful hand forged iron candleholder. Amazing period piece with a very pure and rustic design. Despite of its high age this candleholder is still very strong. France...
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18th Century French Rustic Antique Decorative Objects

Materials

Iron

Framed 18th C. Swedish Botanical Engravings, Set of 4
Located in Atlanta, GA
A collection of four art pieces of Swedish 18th century ferns, displayed nicely within custom gold toned wooden frames. This set of framed wall decorations each features a separate h...
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18th Century Swedish Antique Decorative Objects

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Glass, Wood

Rare Large 15th Century Renaissance English Oak Roof Angels Corbel.
Located in Vero Beach, FL
Rare Large 15th Century Renaissance English Oak Roof Angels Corbel. Truly astonishing rare roof angels, circa 1450. The large Medieval carvi...
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15th Century and Earlier English Medieval Antique Decorative Objects

Materials

Oak

18th Century Hand-Carved Jichi Wood Guanyin Figure
Located in New York, NY
This beautiful sculpture realized in China in the 18th century depicts Guanyin, a Bodhisattva associated with compassion. The female form holds a pot in her hands. She appears draped...
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18th Century Chinese Qing Antique Decorative Objects

Materials

Hardwood

Early 17th Century Medieval Handcrafted Black Iron German Coffer
Located in Brescia, IT
The iron coffer, fully original in every part of it, was forged and handcrafted in German in the 1610. Complete with key. Full working iron mechanisms. It ...
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Early 17th Century German Medieval Antique Decorative Objects

Materials

Iron

Antique French Louis XVI Period Dore Bronze Striking Cartel Clock, 18th Century
Located in New York, NY
Antique French Louis XVI period dore bronze striking cartel clock, 18th century. With it's horological functions completely intact this stunning clock is in excellent condition with ...
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18th Century and Earlier French Louis XVI Antique Decorative Objects

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Bronze

18th Century Satinwood Domed Tea Caddy
Located in Bedfordshire, GB
A Charming Late 18th Century Satinwood tea caddy, Having Attractive Conch Shell Inlaid Decoration To Front And Domed Top, Enclosing Double Lidded Interior. This attractive satin...
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Late 18th Century English Sheraton Antique Decorative Objects

Materials

Satinwood

Montesquieu Portrait Tortoiseshell Snuff Box
By Jacques Joseph de Gault
Located in New Orleans, LA
An exquisite miniature of French philosopher Charles Montesquieu graces the lid of this tortoiseshell-lined snuff box. The handsome portrait was fash...
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18th Century French Louis XV Antique Decorative Objects

Materials

Gold, Enamel

Ancient Solid Bronze Vase with Chinese or Japanese Elephants
Located in Palermo, Sicily
Ancient solid bronze vase with Chinese or Japanese elephants
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Early 1700s Japanese Japonisme Antique Decorative Objects

Materials

Bronze

Pair of Louis XIV Candlesticks
Located in New York, NY
Pair of Louis XIV candlesticks. Louis Quatorze heavy brass candlesticks in three parts, their smaller size indicative of their original use on...
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Early 18th Century French Louis XIV Antique Decorative Objects

Materials

Brass

Wedgwood Creamware 18th Century Part Service
Located in Katonah, NY
The set was hand painted at Wedgwood, in England, circa 1785. The borders are decorated with a delicate band of green leaves and berries on the vine, and the edges are painted brown....
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Late 18th Century English George III Antique Decorative Objects

Materials

Creamware

18th-Century Marble Clock with a Woman from Classical Antiquity
Located in NICE, FR
We present you this stunning Carrara marble clock, a masterpiece capturing a statue of a graceful young woman from classical antiquity in exquisite detail. Her foot delicately rests ...
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18th Century French Louis XVI Antique Decorative Objects

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Carrara Marble, Bronze

Chinese Porcelain Bowl Hand Painted Blue and White, 17th Century Ming Export
Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire
This is a hand painted Chinese Export porcelain bowl, which we date to the 17th century, Ming Dynasty. The bowl is fairly thickly potted with a fairly high, slightly undercut foot and an everted rim. The bowl is decorated inside and outside, in varying shades of under-glaze cobalt blue with various symbols and designs separated by curvy lined panels...
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17th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Decorative Objects

Materials

Porcelain

White Rock Quartz Crystal Geode Natural Specimen Sculpture
Located in Miami, FL
White Rock Crystal Geode Natural Specimen Sculpture its divided into two parts.
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15th Century and Earlier European Prehistoric Antique Decorative Objects

An Egyptian Porphyry Mortar
Located in London, GB
An Egyptian Porphyry Mortar Previously ormolu mounted Porphyry Italy 17th Century SIZE: 13cm high, 17cm dia. - 5¼ ins high, 6¾ ins dia. Provenance: Ex Private collection USA Ex Pr...
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17th Century Italian Antique Decorative Objects

Materials

Porphyry

207.32 Gram Aquamarine Specimen Attached With Matrix From Afghanistan
By Deloris "Dee" Giltz 1
Located in Peshawar, PK
Weight: 207.32 Gram Dimension: 8.2 x 6.7 x 3.2 Cm Origin: Afghanistan Aquamarine is a pale-blue to light-green variety of beryl. The color of aquamarine can be changed by heat. Aqu...
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15th Century and Earlier Afghan Adam Style Antique Decorative Objects

Materials

Rock Crystal

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.”

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