Gold Decorative Objects

Sculptural Organic Modern vase features rounded, elongated form, decorated with thin layer of gold foil fused over cobalt blue glass. The abstract, graphic pattern is swirling around the curves of the vase; the whole structure is enclosed in thin layer of clear glass in sommerso technique, adding depth and definition to the piece. Minimal shape of the vase is accented with pronounced, wide rim and considerable layer of clear glass on the bottom, functioning both as a structural foot of the vase and as a visual separator, elevating the vase from the surface it's displayed on . The streamlined form of the vase allows the bold flow of the pattern to take the center stage. The vase is signed and dated in etching on the side near the bottom; it comes with the original paper booklet. We are offering two cobalt and gold sommerso glass vases, created by Thomas Buechner III and Thomas Kelly for Vitrix Hot Glass Studio in 1990s; as Matthew has close ties to Vitrix studio, it is fascinating to see the reinterpretation of cobalt and gold theme by different artists with similar artistic background, and all three vases form a striking grouping when displayed together. Sculptural, highly decorative vase with graphic form, high quality craftsmanship, and statement piece presence will make a great gift to a collector or a design enthusiast and a perfect addition to a wide range of interiors, from Traditional to Post Modern, Art Deco, Mid Century Modern, Eclectic, Transitional, Scandinavian Modern, Minimalist, Japandi, Collected, or Contemporary. Matthew Buechner is an established American glass artist; he started his training in 1975 as an apprentice to glassblower Jon Meyer in Canton, New York, and continued it at Hartwick College in Oneonta, New York, where he studied glass blowing with Michael Pavlik. Matthew also served as an apprentice at the Glashutte Eisch in Germany, and attended workshops at Rhode Island School of Design, the Penland School of Design, and the Haystack Mountain School in Maine. In 1979, together with his brother Thomas Buechner III, Matthew founded Vitrix Hot Glass Studio in Corning's Market Street District, regarded among America's prominent contemporary glass studios. In 1981 Matthew founded his own studio, Thames Glass...

Curved ribbed silver-gilt pocket snuff box - 19th century George III - John Turner Sterling - Early 19th century Dimensions: 9 x 5 cm (3.5 x 2 in) H: 2 cm (0.8 in) Material: Silver R...

This artistic interpretation of a reclining donkey is both appealing and a political statement; whether one sees the donkey lying down or resting and relaxed is entirely up to the vi...

A vintage 1950’s ormolu and glass perfume bottle, featuring ornate gilt-Metal filigree mountings in styles popular during the mid-20th century. Clear paneled heavy glass body cradle...

18th century Italian gilded bouquet fragment mounted on a golden, polished hematoid slab and adorned with baroque pearls. The piece is put together by Jean O'Reilly Barlow, the art...

An elegant vintage Must de Cartier 18ct gold plated fountain pen presented in its original red Cartier fitted box, together with the accompanying international guarantee booklets and...

Small ancient box in bone, turtle and gold with mythological scene with merman on top. Rome (Italy), circa 1805. Good conditions, just a minor defect o...

This delightful gold and mother of pearl vinaigrette is ripe with 19th-century charm. Emblazoned with the initials "E.L" for its original owner, the book-shaped vinaigrette almost ce...

Rare sunset colored murano venetian art glass sculptural bowl in the form or a shell with gold leaf aventurine encased within the glass. A fine example of 1950s Mid Century Modern It...

Pair of Paris Darte Freres Porcelain Portrait Vases with Gold-Ground Acanthus Scroll Form Handles and etched gold back C. 1810 This set consists of two Baluster form vases with hand painted with portraits of peasant women protecting children from a lightning storm...

Amethyst slice with calcite deposits and a Baroque natural forming pearl on a polished wood base. This amethyst is rare in how large it is and how it...

Gilded and dimpled Japanese decorative porcelain charger intricately hand painted, showcasing a dramatic breathtaking phoenix in deep blue extending its beautiful long wings to cover...

Exquisite Japanese contemporary decorative porcelain vase, extremely intricately gilded and hand painted on a beautifully shaped ovoid body in fine porcelain in different shades of b...

1930's Art Deco Parker Duofold Marbleised Fountain Pen & Pencil Set in Original Parker Box - rare collectors item. Fountain Pen Made in Canada 14k nib Geo S. Parker PAT SEP. 5-...

The “Surolù” art works - this is artistic identity chosen by Vanessa Semaino - arise from the artist 's need to represent women’s condition today, particularly in their emotional states that confer their unique identities. These precious ceramic sculptures, entirely handcrafted and decorated, represent female Moor’s heads. They were conceived as an expression of an introspective journey that relates Vanessa’s Sicilian origins and to her professional experience in the fashion stylistic field. The artist introduces, for the first time, the repeated use of sociological themes of current relevance through a visually immediate language, represented in her art works with a contemporary pop aesthetic. In contemporary art, the interpretation of the seven deadly sins offers artists an opportunity to explore the complex nuances of humanity. Antonia is a particularly intriguing and fascinating artwork that embodies the sin of gluttony in the reinterpretation of the seven deadly sins. The woman depicted is a clear homage to Holly, the famous character from the renowned film “Breakfast at Tiffany’s.” In the artwork, “Antonia,” a woman of great elegance, wears the iconic black dress with long gloves and a beautiful pearl necklace, which strongly allude to the film’s most iconic scene. The artist’s contemporary reinterpretation captures the image evoked by the celebratory reference to the scene from which the film took its name, “breakfast at Tiffany’s,” and returns it to us with an ironic twist that almost conceals the subtle social provocation conveyed by the use of gold chains and bracelets that serve as noodles in the artwork. In fact, Antonia is depicted avidly eating, but always with great elegance, using Japanese...

This picture frame is designed in the style of Fabergé. The frame is rectangular in profile with chamfered corners. The surface of the frame is profusely ornamented with guilloché enamel in a bright blue, the interior and exterior edge of the enamel being bounded by gold edging. This edging features geometrical and foliate motifs, complementary motifs, also wrought from gold, are mounted upon the guilloché enamel that defines the surface of the frame. These gold motifs are distinctly classical in nature: Grecian sphinxes...

Beautiful vintage Murano hand blown opal white and gold flecks Italian art glass cornucopia flower vase. Documented to designer Archimede Seguso, circa 1950s, and published in his bo...

Antique early 19th Century Swiss vinaigrette in 18k gold, of rectangular form with canted corners. The lid is adorned with a pair of winged cherub heads framed by a seed pearl border...

Fine Royal Vienna ormolu mounted portrait vase of a beautiful maiden with multi-colored roses on the reverse. Gilt and polychrome enameled porcelain frame with gilt bronze mounts.  ...

An Elkington & Company Silver Gilt Presentation Casket Hall Marked for Birmingham, 1891 and the maker; the casket, in the Victorian Gothic manner, with cluster columns at the angles...

16th Century Italian carved-wood and polychromed sculpture of Jesus Christ the conqueror raising the flag after his resurrection.

PAIR of Contemporary chinoiserie style black vases with painted gold stars and crescent shaped moons (PRICED AS PAIR)

Vintage Murano glass egg shaped abstract sculpture or paperweight features white filigrana or latticino filaments, intricately superimposed and intertwined within the clear glass wit...

An elegant and sculptural Fruit Plate (or Center Table Plate), Post-Modern, Shabby-Chic, Neoclassical, sculptural golden metal base, wide and thick suspended glass bowl fixed by a go...

French Belle Époque green nephrite carriage clock mounted with gold French, c. 1900 Measures: Height 14.5cm, width 9cm, depth 7.5cm This charming c...

Exquisite large contemporary Japanese decorative porcelain vase, intricately hand-painted in red, blue and green with generous gold details, a signed masterpiece from his signature s...

Large Modern Italian Silver Gilt Vermeil Diamond Malachite Eagle Giaconi & Gioli Italian, c. 1970 Eagle: Height 58cm, width 44cm, depth 22cm Stand: Height 51cm, diameter 29cm Overal...

Contemporary Italian handmade gold leaf accented bowl. Free-form organic shape. Fine ceramic base. Similar bowls are available in 7" and 11.5" diameters.  

This elegant three-piece Antique English porcelain garniture set was made in England in the 19th century and consists of a central uncovered urn accompanied by two smaller matching s...

Experience the enchantment of the 19th century with this exceptional pair of Hand-Painted and Gilt Porcelain Satsuma Vases. Meticulously crafted, these vases epitomize the artistic f...

18th century Italian sunray with baroque pearls mounted on an aragonite crystal base. The 18th century gold leaf sunray originally part of a halo or sunburst motif in an artistic depiction in a historic church. It is mounted onto the white aragonite...

A guilloche and enameled bombe round box. This is a superb and fabulous enameled box, created in the city of Pforzheim Germany in the early 20th ...

17th Century Italian wood image of Christ carrying his cross to calvary mounted on a hand-painted black panel and framed with a modern gold gilded hand-finished wood frame.  

17th century Italian gold leaf fragment with calcite crystals in a rock matrix with gold leaf crystal quartz and mounted on a rock coral base. This fragment was originally part of a...

Murano Glass Rigaree Bullicante Bowl with Gold Polveri - Barovier & Toso assumed ***NOTE: Our 1stDibs store is closing end May and items will not be available thereafter.*** Ther...

Description: Gold snuffbox with enameled reliefs and friezes featuring garlands, ribbons, and a trophy, in a trapezoidal shape with a hinged lid. Metal: Gold Origin: Switzerland Bran...

A unique and highly decorative pair of late 19th-century ceremonial urns from Thailand, circa 1900. These tall, hexagonal forms feature exquisite gilded surfaces richly adorned with ...

This remarkable pair of early 19th century French bronze doré statues depicts two musical cherubs modeled with lively expressions and animated movement. One cherub plays a horn, whil...

A vintage Must de Cartier Santos fountain pen, dating to circa 1990´s, combining a satin brushed-steel cap and barrel with polished gilt-metal detailing. A refined and highly collect...

Pair of Gilt Bronze candlesticks. The pair are very tall, at 19.5" - the top is a square plate (4"x4") for a pillar candle, or to hold another creative idea. Each stick weights ne...

Hallmarked "Gantter" at nearly each bronze part. Movement and assembly presumably by Vincent et Cie, Paris, France, circa 1860.* Very rare and authentic giant 19th century clock. Thi...

Pill Box Silver is in 925/1000 sterling silver gold plated 24carats. Pill Box Silver has light blue translucent fired enamels on guilloché. Pill Box Silver has a sliding lid and hole...

This beautiful Chinese export black lacquered pair of shelves is decorated with silver and gold leave images of the story of a Chinese warrior battle....

Antique mid-19th Century French 18k gold mounted perfume bottle, lozenge shaped glass body set with a gold collar and hinged lid engraved with engine turning and scrolling foliage. A...

21st century fully articulated frog made of sterling silver by artist Oleg Konstantinov. It is realistically modeled with gold eyes and articulated l...

Exquisite contemporary gilded porcelain deep charger with a unique deep charger shape in blue, red and gold is created in a renowned Kiln of the Imari-Arita region of southern Japan ...

Golden biedermeier round box with lovely portrait of a little girl. Vienna / Austria, made 1828 Finest golden item of best manufacturing quality! Specifications: The lid of round golden box...

A Fine Quality Pair of French Empire Bronze and Gilt Ormolu Candelabra, each in the form of cherub figures holding up three ornate candle branches, These magnificent candelabras we...

A gold and enamel zarf, pierced and enamelled. The collar is decorated with geometric patterns enamelled green and blue. The zarf has two medallions of pin...

Exuding an air of stately grandeur and Neoclassical elegance, this magnificent pair of vintage candelabras commands attention. Expertly crafted with fine gilt brass, each features fi...

Peel MeSteel sculpture with 23-carat gold leaf.

An exceptional antique German porcelain decorative vase, crafted in 1874 by the renowned Royal Bonn porcelain manufactory. This exquisite piece exemplifies the refined artistry and craftsmanship for which Royal Bonn became celebrated, featuring beautifully hand-painted figural scene of musketeer enhanced by elegant gilt decoration. The vase displays an unusual and highly decorative form, with a rounded body resting on a circular base and adorned with two gracefully integrated side handles. Finished in a rich burnt orange ground, the porcelain provides a warm and striking backdrop for the finely hand-painted oval reserve scenes depicting gallant musketeer in period attire. The detailed figural compositions capture the charm and romance of 17th-century life, while showcasing the exceptional skill and attention to detail of the artist. Fine gilt accents beautifully highlight the handles, rim, foot, and decorative borders, adding depth and elegance to the vibrant orange porcelain. The harmonious combination of the distinctive silhouette, richly colored ground, hand-painted figural decoration, and refined gilding makes this a remarkable example of 19th-century Royal Bonn porcelain and a wonderful addition to any collection of European decorative arts. The vase retains its original maker's mark and firm's seal stamp underneath, confirming its Royal Bonn origin. Equally suited as a standalone statement piece or displayed on a mantel, console, cabinet, or within a distinguished porcelain collection, it offers timeless elegance and historical appeal. Measuring 12.5 inches high, 10.25 inches wide, and 8.5 inches deep, this antique Royal Bonn porcelain vase...

Colorful handblown Murano glass flower bowl with silver and gold flecks by Dino Martens. Italy, 1960s This eye-catching large bowl is full of details. The interior part in shades of ...

Beautiful, and unusual, vintage Murano hand blown white with sapphire blue rim and gold flecks Italian art glass decorative bowl. The piece is attributed to the Fratelli Toso company...

The listing consists of the antique hand carved, gilded, and painted wood frame with the original hand-made glass, housing the antique photograph. The oval photograph, daguerreotype ...

Exquisite Large Italian Florentine Box. This 1960's box features a scene on the lid depicting a hunting gathering with hunters, spectators, a ch...

Beautiful and rare, vintage Murano hand blown jet black and gold flecks Italian art glass bowl with internal decoration. The piece is documented to designer Ercole Barovier for Barov...

A unique 1970s French Dore/Golden bronze sculpture with a large amethyst and quartz clusters and oyster shell. Biography: Claude Victor Boeltz, the European surrealist master artist was born in Paris, France in 1937. ... This gorgeous centerpiece is one of the artist's gold-plated "exploded-bronze" pieces, made famous in the early 1970s, and carried by such luxury retailers as Fred Joaillier...

A hand-painted ceramic bowl designed by Frederick Rhead in the 1930s for Wood & Sons’ Bursley Ware line, this decorative piece belongs to the highly collectable Dragon pattern ra...

Colombes Ceramic H x W x D : 6.50 cm. x 26.50 cm. x 9.50 cm. 2.56 in. x 10.43 in. x 3.74 in. Very good condition This wooden box is topped by a stamped earthenware lid decorated wi...