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French Limoges Trinket Box Red Chile Pepper France
Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA
Charming Limoges Porcelain Trinket Box in the shape of long red chile pepper. The interior of the box is marked Peint Main Limoges France 015/750 This rare piece would certainly be a...
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1960s French French Provincial Vintage Paint Decorative Objects

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Brass

Fabulous 1920's Art Deco Anne Fish "Charleston Dancers" Doorstop #270 by Hubley
Located in Red Lion, PA
This exceptional 1920s Hubley cast iron doorstop, “Charleston Dancers,” No. 270, was designed by the celebrated British-born artist Anne Harriet Fish (later Anne Sefton) and captures the exuberant, lighthearted spirit of the Roaring Twenties. The sculptural doorstop depicts a dancing couple in close embrace, joyfully moving across the floor as they dance the Charleston late into the night, an iconic image of Jazz Age energy and modernity. Anne Harriet Fish was born in Bristol, England, and trained as a painter working in both oils and watercolors. After relocating to New York City, she became a prominent illustrator for Vanity Fair and Vogue, including the celebrated April 1917 Vanity Fair cover. During World War I, German-made porcelain doll heads became unavailable in the United States, prompting Fulper Pottery of Flemington, New Jersey, originally founded in 1909 as a stoneware pottery, to establish a new line of porcelain doll heads. When the postwar market for these products collapsed, Fulper pivoted to producing ceramic novelties, hiring Anne Fish in the early 1920s to contribute her distinctive, expressive designs. Fish’s success in ceramic design led to her collaboration with Hubley Manufacturing Company, for whom she designed seven iconic cast iron doorstops, now among the most desirable in the field of American folk and decorative arts: No. 269 – The Tiger No. 249 – The Messenger Boy No. 268 – The Parlor Maid No. 250 – Bathing Girls No. 270 – Charleston Dancers No. 222 – Small Footmen No. 248 – Large Footmen Anne Fish’s Hubley doorstops are characteristically numbered on the back and bear a copyright mark, with her name “FISH” painted on the front base, often in black. Likely influenced by her background in ceramics, her designs were finished with a distinctive high-gloss surface, a feature that has worn away on many surviving examples. This example is in beautiful antique condition, having been gently cleaned with minor professional paint restoration. It retains excellent surface presence and sculptural detail, with a richness and charm that exemplify Fish’s playful yet sophisticated approach to design. A highly collectible example of Hubley cast iron, Anne Fish doorstops...
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1920s American Art Deco Vintage Paint Decorative Objects

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Metal

Spanish Colonial South American Painting Virgin folk art 18th C
Located in London, GB
A Spanish colonial South American folk art style painting of the Virgin and child South American Peru or Bolivia school 18th century or earlier Oil on canvas, framed size 40 x ...
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Mid-18th Century Peruvian Antique Paint Decorative Objects

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Paint

Brass and Hand Painted Paper Mache Owl Sculpture, Sergio Bustamante, 1970's
Located in Culver City, CA
A rare and monumental owl sculpture by Mexican master artist Sergio Bustamante, standing an impressive 31 inches tall. This striking owl beautifully synthesizes everything Bustamante...
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1970s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Vintage Paint Decorative Objects

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Brass

19th Century Scandinavian Folk Art Hand-Painted Chest Box
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Impressive hand-painted Folk Art box from the Late 19th Century. The box has been hand-painted in black, red, blues and green. There appears to be either twos horses or maybe unicorn...
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Late 19th Century Scandinavian Folk Art Antique Paint Decorative Objects

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Metal

Pair of Mid-Century Italian Tole Wildflowers Floral Candle Sconces
Located in Pearland, TX
A lovely pair of vintage Italian tole two-arm candle sconces with hand painted pastel wildflowers, scrolling green leaves, and gilt accents, circa 1950. They retain their original su...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Paint Decorative Objects

Materials

Tôle

19th Century Porcelain Decorative Urn with Hand-Painted Puce Landscapes, Germany
Located in Tarry Town, NY
A refined Late 19th century German decorative porcelain urn by Höchst Porcelain, produced in Germany during the mid to late 19th century. This elegant tableware-form urn features an ...
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1880s German Antique Paint Decorative Objects

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Gold

19th Century Chinese Blue and White Ginger Jar with Peacock
Located in LA CIOTAT, FR
An elegant mid-19th century Chinese porcelain ginger jar, finely painted in cobalt blue under a soft celadon glaze. This piece, dating from the Qing dynasty, features a fitted lid wi...
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19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Paint Decorative Objects

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Enamel

Egyptian Revival Two Headed Ram Goat Wood Carved Lacquered Sculpture 41"
Located in Dayton, OH
Vintage Egyptian Revival carved wood sculpture depicting a pair of reclining goats / rams facing opposite directions, decorated with intricate necklaces and beards, finished in black...
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Late 20th Century Egyptian Revival Paint Decorative Objects

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Hardwood, Paint

19th Century Pair of Paris Porcelain Stoppered Bottles or Flacons
Located in Doylestown, PA
Striking pair of 19th century Old Paris Porcelain dresser/vanity toiletry bottles with stoppered tops, France, circa 1840. These bottles were opulent vessels used to store perfumed ...
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Mid-19th Century French Antique Paint Decorative Objects

Materials

Porcelain, Paint

Pair of Blue and White Delft Octagonal Lidded Vases, Marked J.V.
Located in LA CIOTAT, FR
This charming pair of blue and white lidded vases offers a beautifully decorative interpretation of traditional Delft pottery, distinguished by their octagonal silhouettes and richly...
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19th Century Dutch Antique Paint Decorative Objects

Materials

Enamel

19th Century Swedish Painted White Mora Clock
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Swedish 19th Century painted long case clock or Grandfather clock. This Scandinavian folk art clock is from the region of Småland, where the village of Lönshult is (see the name of t...
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Early 19th Century Swedish Folk Art Antique Paint Decorative Objects

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Pine, Paint

Pablo Picasso Signed Limited Ed. Madoura Pottery Pitcher Têtes , 1956 A.R. 368
Located in Studio City, CA
A wonderful, original Mid-Century Modern Madoura pottery pitcher/vase by renowned Spanish artist Pablo Picasso titled "Têtes (Heads)". The piece features two hand painted images of ...
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1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Paint Decorative Objects

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Ceramic, Earthenware, Pottery, Paint

Large Antique Chinese Famille Rose Porcelain Vase Hand-Painted Floral Scene
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
This large antique Chinese Famille Rose vase is a spectacular example of hand-painted Qing-style porcelain, richly decorated with vibrant enamels, gilt accents, and exceptional multi...
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20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Paint Decorative Objects

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Ceramic, Paint

Large Masterly Carved Swiss Black Forest Nutwood Chalet with Clock and Music Box
Located in Lisse, NL
Top quality, hand carved and truly impressive antique clock with 8 music melodies. Over the years we have had the pleasure of owning and selling a number of beautiful Black Forest antiques, but never did we come accross a 19th century Black Forest clock with musical box of this size and with such amazing natural details and patina AND with the original clock and music box inside. And if that was not enough, this finest of Black Forest clocks is top quality carved from top to bottom in the form of a detailed Swiss chalet. Mind you, this very rare antique clock is entirely hand carved out of nutwood only, which is another sign of the quality of the workmanship and the richness of materials. We have added a large variety of photos so that you can see the many incredibly detailed parts of this Swiss chalet, such as the roof and chimney, the many doors, the stacked lumber outside, the doghouse, the outhouse on the side, the striking balconies, the goose sticking its head out through the balcony, the picked fence, the ladder going up to the barn loft, the clock inside the facade of the house, the music box cilinder in the base etc etc. This antique clock from the 1800s really comes with the most realistically carved chalet house you will ever see. To us, that too is a sign that this Black Forest music box...
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Late 19th Century Swiss Black Forest Antique Paint Decorative Objects

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Brass, Iron, Enamel

Circa 1960 Amy Donaldson Hand Painted Ceramic Vase Pot
Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA
Original 1960s ceramic pot by renowned female artist Amy Donaldson. This piece embodies nature and the craft movement. It has a substantial size at 12" wide x 8" tall. No damage, and...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Paint Decorative Objects

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Ceramic, Clay, Pottery, Paint

Hand-Painted Mughal Miniature Lacquer Box, Persian-Indian Art, Signed Black Box
Located in Wembley, GB
A superbly hand-painted Mughal miniature lacquer box, created in the refined Indo-Persian artistic tradition and signed “Nangua”. This exquisite octagonal decorative box features a f...
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1960s Indian Art Deco Vintage Paint Decorative Objects

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Bronze

Large Limoges Porcelain Vase, "Comte d'Artois Bleu" Pattern, 18th Century Design
Located in LA CIOTAT, FR
This exquisite French porcelain vase is crafted by the renowned Bernardaud manufacture in Limoges, and bears the refined “Artois bleu” pattern—an elegant design inspired by the Comte...
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Late 20th Century French Paint Decorative Objects

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Porcelain, Paint

French Hand Painted Floral Porcelain Trinket Box
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Charming Porcelain Trinket Box painted in purples, gold, green and royal blue. Upon opening the box there is a cute flower design inside the lid. This piece would certainly be a fant...
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Mid-20th Century French French Provincial Paint Decorative Objects

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Gold, Brass

Early 20th Century Gold Gilded Rectangular Wood Art Frame
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
A charming wooden frame that is suitable for most style artwork including prints, watercolors as well as oil on board paintings. This frame certainly captures that vintage European v...
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20th Century European Rococo Paint Decorative Objects

Materials

Paint, Wood

Halcyon Days Heart Shaped Enamel Painted Trinket Box
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Charming trinket, pill or small jewelry box in the shape of a heart. Text reads I Love You, surrounded by flowers. This piece would certainly be a fantastic addition to an existing c...
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Mid-20th Century English Paint Decorative Objects

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Gold, Brass

French 19th Century Tall Case Clock
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
This French 19th century banjo shaped case clock is an eye catching piece in any space. Topped by an ornately carved cornice above the dial faced door. Supported by an intricate bras...
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19th Century French French Provincial Antique Paint Decorative Objects

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Metal, Brass, Bronze, Iron

19th Century Swedish Green Painted Box Dated 1815
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
A Swedish original green painted and carved bentwood box from the Gustavian Folk Art period. These small 19th Century Scandinavian collectibles were usually hand crafted and sometime...
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Early 19th Century Swedish Folk Art Antique Paint Decorative Objects

Materials

Wood, Paint

Antique Hand Carved Gothic Church Panel of Feeding Pelican as Symbol of Christ
Located in Lisse, NL
Stunning religious wall panel in thick relief with strong hook for easy mounting. For the collectors of stunning antique church relics we are also offering this marvelously hand carved pelican sculpture for wall mounting. The character ascribed to the pelican in this context is nearly as fabulous as that of the phœnix. From a clumsy, gluttonous, piscivorous water-bird, it was by the growth of legends transformed into a mystic emblem of Christ, whom Dante terms "Nostro Pelicano". St. Hieronymus gives the story of the pelican restoring its young ones destroyed by serpents as an illustration of the destruction of man by the old Serpent, and his salvation by the blood of Christ. The pelican in Christian art is an emblem of Jesus Christ, by "whose blood we are healed" and it is also a symbol of charity. Many early painters and carvers mistakenly represented it more similar to an eagle (much like in this antique church relic), and not as a natural pelican which is why most people today still are a bit confused at first when this stunning hand carved, symbolic bird is called a pelican. This striking and all hand carved, symbolic panel was originally part of a church or monastery communion rail...
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Early 20th Century European Gothic Revival Paint Decorative Objects

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Gold Leaf

Early 20th Century French Hand-Carved Wood Folk Art Duck Decoy
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Early 20th Century Hand-Carved Folk Art Duck Decoy. The duck 's head is movable and the body features wonderful patina throughout including traces of the original paint. Wonderful co...
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Early 20th Century Folk Art Paint Decorative Objects

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Wood, Paint

Early 19th Century Miniature Writing Desk Jewelry Box
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
This vintage miniature wood box has six drawers and lots of character and patina. Some of the drawers are lined in faux marbleized paper. We see this wonderful piece being used to st...
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Early 19th Century European Empire Antique Paint Decorative Objects

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Metal, Brass

Pair Italian Florentine Black and Gold Gilt Pedestal Plant Stands
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Mid-Century Modern Period Florentine Gold Gilt and Black Painted Pedestals, circa 1950-60's Italy. Classic and versatile Florentine Mid-Century stands. These can be stand-alone state...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Paint Decorative Objects

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Gold Leaf

Japanned steel clock face with English roses by Edmund Sagar, 1793-1805
Located in Kenilworth, IL
Japanned steel clock face with English roses in the spandrels and center with an Arabic numeral dial. The clock face retains its original steel ha...
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Late 18th Century British Antique Paint Decorative Objects

Materials

Steel

Exquisite Pair of 19th Century French Hand-Painted Opaline Glass Decorative Vase
Located in Tarry Town, NY
A rare and remarkable pair of antique French opaline glass vases, dating from the early to mid-19th century, showcasing the height of French decorative arts and craftsmanship. These ...
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1820s French Louis XVI Antique Paint Decorative Objects

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Opaline Glass, Paint

Vintage English Tole Bowl with Decoupage
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
This antique English tole bucket has been recently updated with new paint and decoupage of parakeets and other avian friends. The substantial size of the bin provides a wonderful can...
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20th Century English Other Paint Decorative Objects

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Metal

Large French Wood Fleur De Lis Painted Domed Shaped Box
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Exquisite French wood box featuring the ever classic fleur-de-lis surrounding the exterior. This 1960's box could be used for storage or jewelry and would certainly make a statement ...
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Paint Decorative Objects

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Wood, Paint

Vintage Signed Art Object Sculpture Fat Lady Papier Maché Pop Art 38cm
Located in Poperinge, BE
Vintage statue, pop art art object in the style of Déesse and Niki de Saint Phalle, colorful fat lady, made of paper mache and painted by hand, signed M. Lepage, around the end of th...
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Late 20th Century French Paint Decorative Objects

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Paint, Paper

Pair of Antique Hand-Painted Kashmiri Spindle-Twist Candlesticks
Located in Atlanta, GA
A tall and elegant pair of Kashmiri wooden candlesticks, rising in attenuated columnar form to flared candle nozzles, each richly lacquered and hand-decorated throughout in polychrom...
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Mid-20th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Paint Decorative Objects

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Paint, Paper

Large English Cast Iron Scottie Terrier Dog Door Stop Sculpture
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Cast iron sculpture of a Scottie terrier door stop with original black paint. Fantastic patina on this doorstop with great age and wear. Wonderful addition to an existing collection ...
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Mid-20th Century English Folk Art Paint Decorative Objects

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Iron

Early 19th Century French Rectangular Gold Gilt Wood Art Frame
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
As found in the Provence region this wooden rectangular frame has fantastic gilt and patina. Add some vintage charm to your favorite water color, print or oil painting with this attr...
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Early 19th Century French French Provincial Antique Paint Decorative Objects

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Wood, Paint

1940s Art Déco Glazed Ceramic 'Ambretta Dancer' by S. Vaccetti for Essevi, Italy
Located in North Miami, FL
1940s Art Déco Torino painted and glazed ceramic figurine 'Ambretta Dancer' by Sandro Vaccetti for the firm Essevi, Italy By: Sandro Vaccetti Material: ceramic, paint, enamel, clay ...
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1940s Italian Art Deco Vintage Paint Decorative Objects

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Enamel

Arts & Crafts Folk Art Chandelier w Music Making & Dancing Sculptures, Great Fun
Located in Lisse, NL
Unique and all handcrafted, practical size antique circular chandelier. Some chances you only get once in your life and that is exactly what we thought when we first saw this unique...
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Early 20th Century Swiss Folk Art Paint Decorative Objects

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Metal, Iron

Sculptural 17th Century 'Florence Fragment' with a Fossil Shell and Crystals
Located in Dublin, Dalkey
Sculptural 17th century hand-carved Florence Fragment mounted with a fossil shell with barnacles and adorned with crystals. This fragment is from a church in Florence. It was found ...
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17th Century Italian Baroque Antique Paint Decorative Objects

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Rock Crystal

French Art Nouveau Floral-Decorated Majolica Jardiniere with Tall Pedestal
Located in Tarry Town, NY
This exquisite French Art Nouveau majolica jardiniere and pedestal, crafted by Jean Massier Cie. of Vallauris around 1900, exemplifies the flowing lines and naturalistic motifs chara...
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Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Antique Paint Decorative Objects

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Porcelain, Paint

French Limoges Porcelain Nautical Sailboat Trinket Box
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Found in Paris, a charming Limoges porcelain trinket box painted soothing colors featuring a landscape scene featuring a castle, tree and a sailboat in the center. This piece would c...
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Mid-20th Century French French Provincial Paint Decorative Objects

Materials

Brass

Mid 19th century Swedish pine long case mora clock
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Mid 19th century Swedish pine long case mora clock circa 1850. Large Swedish long case mora clock, presented in scraped back paint. Scraped back down to reveal a partial colour of ...
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Mid-19th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Paint Decorative Objects

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Metal

Antique Meissen School Hand Painted Bisque Porcelain Mother & Child Figure c1920
Located in Big Flats, NY
Antique Hand Painted Bisque Porcelain Mother & Child Figure in the Manner of Meissen c1920 Measures- 17.25"H x 9.25"W x 9.25"D
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Early 20th Century Paint Decorative Objects

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Porcelain, Paint

Vintage Brass New York Brooklyn Bridge Wall Sculpture Curtis Jeré circa 1970s
Located in St. Louis, MO
Large iconic New York Brooklyn Bridge brutalist wall sculpture, handmade with Brass finish and brown highlights by Curtis Jeré Artisans, circa 1976. Signed in black ink C.Jeré 1976 ...
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1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Paint Decorative Objects

Materials

Metal, Brass

Rare and important painted bronze Crucifix after a model by Michelangelo
By Michelangelo Buonarroti
Located in Leesburg, VA
A rare and very fine bronze corpus of Christ after a model by Michelangelo, cast ca. 1597-1600 by Juan Bautista Franconio and painted in 1600 by Francisco Pacheco in Seville, Spain. The present corpus reproduces a model attributed to Michelangelo. The best known example, lesser in quality, is one on display at the Metropolitan Museum of Art (MET). The association of this corpus with Michelangelo was first brought to light by Manuel Gomez-Moreno (1930-33) who studied the wider circulated casts identified throughout Spain. The attribution to Michelangelo was subsequently followed by John Goldsmith-Phillips (1937) of the MET and again by Michelangelo expert, Charles de Tolnay (1960). While Michelangelo is best known for his monumental works, there are four documented crucifixes he made. The best known example is the large-scale wooden crucifix for the Church of Santa Maria del Santo Spirito in Florence, made in 1492 as a gift for the Prior, Giovanni di Lap Bicchiellini, for allowing him to study the anatomy of corpses at the hospital there. In 1562, Michelangelo wrote two letters to his nephew, Lionardo, indicating his intention to carve a wooden crucifix for him. In 1563 a letter between Lionardo and the Italian sculptor Tiberio Calcagni, mentions this same crucifix (a sketch of a corpus on the verso of a sheet depicting Michelangelo’s designs for St. Peter’s Basillica [Palais des Beaux-Arts in Lille] may reproduce this). That Michelangelo was working on small corpora in the last years of his life is further evidenced by the small (26.5 cm) unfinished wooden crucifix located at the Casa Buonarroti, considered his last known sculptural undertaking. Michelangelo’s contemporary biographer, Giorgio Vasari additionally cites that Michelangelo, in his later years, made a small crucifix for his friend, Menighella, as a gift. Surviving sketches also indicate Michelangelo’s study of this subject throughout his career, most notably during the end of his life but also during the 1530s-40s as he deepened his spiritual roots. The occasional cameo of crucified Christ’s throughout his sketched oeuvre have made it challenging for scholars to link such sketches to any documented commissions of importance. All the while, in consideration that such objects were made as gifts, it is unlikely they should be linked with commissions. Nonetheless, a number of theories concerning Michelangelo’s sketches of Christ crucified have been proposed and some may regard the origin of the present sculpture. It has been suggested that the corpus could have its impetus with Michelangelo’s work on the Medici Chapel, whose exclusive design was given to the master. It is sensible smaller details, like an altar cross, could have fallen under his responsibility (see for example British Museum, Inv. 1859,0625.552). Others have noted the possibility of an unrealized large marble Crucifixion group which never came to fruition but whose marble blocks had been measured according to a sheet at the Casa Buonarroti. A unique suggestion is that Michelangelo could have made the crucifix for Vittoria Colonna, of whom he was exceedingly fond and with whom he exchanged gifts along with mutual spiritual proclivities. In particular, Vittoria had an interest in the life of St. Bridget, whose vision of Christ closely resembles our sculpture, most notably with Christ’s proper-left leg and foot crossed over his right, an iconography that is incredibly scarce for crucifixes. The suggestion could add sense to Benedetto Varchi’s comment that Michelangelo made a sculpted “nude Christ…he gave to the most divine Marchesa of Pescara (Vittoria Colonna).” Of that same period, two sketches can be visually linked to our sculpture. Tolnay relates it to a sketch of a Crucified Christ at the Teylers Museum (Inv. A034) of which Paul Joannides comments on its quality as suggestive of preparations for a sculptural work. Joannides also calls attention to a related drawing attributed to Raffaello da Montelupo copying what is believed to be a lost sketch by Michelangelo. Its relationship with our sculpture is apparent. Montelupo, a pupil of Michelangelo’s, returned to Rome to serve him in 1541, assisting with the continued work on the tomb of Pope Julius II, suggesting again an origin for the corpus ca. 1540. The earliest firm date that can be given to the present corpus is 1574 where it appears as a rather crudely conceived Crucifixion panel, flanked by two mourners in low-relief and integrally cast for use as the bronze tabernacle door to a ciborium now located at the Church of San Lorenzo in Padula. Etched in wax residue on the back of the door is the date, 27 January 1574, indicating the corpus would have at least been available as a model by late 1573. The Padula tabernacle was completed by Michelangelo’s assistant, Jacopo del Duca and likely has its origins with Michelangelo’s uncompleted tabernacle for the Basilica of St. Mary of the Angels in Rome. The impetus for the Padula tabernacle’s Crucifixion panel begins with a series of late Crucifixion sketches by Michelangelo, depicting a scene of Christ crucified and flanked by two mourners (see British Museum Inv. 1895.0915.510; Ashmolean Museum Inv. 1846.89, KP II 343 recto; Windsor Castle RCIN 912761 recto; and Louvre Inv. 700). A faintly traced block possibly intended for sculpting the sketch of the crucified Christ on its recto was discovered by Tolnay on a version of the composition at Windsor Castle. The Windsor sketch and those related to it appear to have served as preparatory designs for what was probably intended to become the Basilica of St. Mary’s tabernacle door. Vasari documents that the project was to be designed by Michelangelo and cast by his assistant, Jacopo del Duca. Michelangelo died before the commission was complete, though on 15 March 1565, Jacopo writes to Michelangelo’s nephew stating, “I have started making the bronze tabernacle, depending on the model of his that was in Rome, already almost half complete.” Various circumstances interrupted the completion of the tabernacle, though its concept is later revitalized by Jacopo during preparations to sell a tabernacle, after Michelangelo’s designs, to Spain for Madrid’s El Escorial almost a decade later. The El Escorial tabernacle likewise encountered problems and was aborted but Jacopo successfully sold it shortly thereafter to the Carthusians of Padula. An etched date, 30 May 1572, along the base of the Padula tabernacle indicates its framework was already cast by then. A 1573 summary of the tabernacle also describes the original format for the door and relief panels, intended to be square in dimension. However, a last minute decision to heighten them was abruptly made during Jacopo’s negotiations to sell the tabernacle to King Phillip II of Spain. Shortly thereafter the commission was aborted. Philippe Malgouyres notes that the Padula tabernacle’s final state is a mixed product of the original design intended for Spain’s El Escorial, recycling various parts that had already been cast and adding new quickly finished elements for its sale to Padula, explaining its unusually discordant quality, particularly as concerns the crudeness of the door and relief panels which were clearly made later (by January 1574). Apart from his own admission in letters to Spain, it is apparent, however, that Jacopo relied upon his deceased master’s designs while hastily realizing the Padula panels. If Michelangelo had already earlier conceived a crucifix model, and Jacopo had access to that model, its logical he could have hastily employed it for incorporation on the door panel to the tabernacle. It is worth noting some modifications he made to the model, extending Christ’s arms further up in order to fit them into the scale of the panel and further lowering his chin to his chest in order to instill physiognomic congruence. A crude panel of the Deposition also follows after Michelangelo’s late sketches and is likewise known by examples thought to be modifications by Jacopo based upon Michelangelo’s initial sculptural conception (see Malgouyres: La Deposition du Christ de Jacopo del Duca, chef-d’oeuvre posthume de Michel-Ange). Jacopo’s appropriation of an original model by Michelangelo for more than one relief on the Padula tabernacle adds further indication that the crucifix was not an object unique to Jacopo’s hand, as few scholars have posited, but rather belongs to Michelangelo’s original...
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16th Century Renaissance Antique Paint Decorative Objects

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Bronze

Samson Edo Imari Porcelain Covered Jar or Vase, Paris, circa 1880
Located in Kinderhook, NY
A fine last quarter 19th century Samson porcelain vase of covered baluster form painted in Japanese Edo Imari style, the original lid with foo dog finial and...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Paint Decorative Objects

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Porcelain, Paint

Pair of Chinese Polychrome Porcelain Lidded Vases
Located in LA CIOTAT, FR
This pair of exquisite lidded Chinoiserie vases, or ginger jars, features an intricate, hand-painted polychrome decoration of flowers and foo dogs – mythical lion-like creatures that...
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20th Century Chinese Paint Decorative Objects

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Porcelain, Paint

Antique Hand-Painted Porcelain “La Nord” Mantel Clock by Royal Bonn for Ansonia
Located in Tarry Town, NY
A charming and exquisitely crafted late-19th century porcelain mantel clock by the Ansonia Clock Company, titled “La Nord” and produced in collaboration with the prestigious Royal Bo...
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Late 19th Century German Rococo Antique Paint Decorative Objects

Materials

Brass

Kalmar Castle Landscape Architectural Oil Painting on Board, Sweden
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Impressive oil on canvas painting of Kalmar Castle in Sweden. The history of the legendary castle stretches back 800 years. For a long time, it was one of Sweden’s most important for...
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Early 19th Century Swedish Baroque Antique Paint Decorative Objects

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Paint

Mid 20th Century Two Piece Limoges Porcelain Pink & Gold Jardiniere / Stand
Located in Tarry Town, NY
Presenting an exquisite Mid 20th Century Limoges porcelain jardiniere and stand set. This two-piece ensemble features a stunning white, pink, and green-toned planter, adorned with lu...
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Mid-20th Century French Victorian Paint Decorative Objects

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Gold

Otterburn Chess Table — Solid Patinated Brass and Walnut — by NOVOCASTRIAN
Located in Washington, GB
Commissioned by a special client as the perfect stage for their chess battles, this table is a showcase of NOVOCASTRIAN’s creative ability, of almost 10 years of experimentation, ref...
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21st Century and Contemporary British Paint Decorative Objects

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Stone, Limestone, Marble, Carrara Marble, Slate, Brass, Bronze, Copper, ...

18th Century Wooden Cross, Guanajuato, Mexico
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Wooden cross Guanajuato, Mexico Wood, paint 22 x 13 inches, (56 cm x 33 cm) 18th century A wonderful old wooden cross with a painted crucified Christ figure, an angel, possibly Mary Magdelene...
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18th Century Mexican Folk Art Antique Paint Decorative Objects

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Wood, Paint

Antique Chinese Lacquered Flip-Up Travel Shaving Jewellery Box Vanity Mirror
Located in Wembley, GB
Antique Chinese Lacquered Flip-Up Travel Shaving Jewelry Box Vanity Mirror Vintage Wooden Jewellery Box & Mirror Decorative Box & Lid Hand P...
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1960s Chinese Hollywood Regency Vintage Paint Decorative Objects

Materials

Metal

19th Century Original Painted Swedish Mora Grandfather Clock
Located in Round Top, TX
19th-century Swedish Mora grandfather clock crafted in pine with an original painted finish. The surface is heavily distressed, revealing natural wood beneath; the overall effect rea...
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Early 19th Century Swedish Folk Art Antique Paint Decorative Objects

Materials

Pine, Paint

Round Ceramic Gilt Greek Key Bowls with Silhouettes France - A Pair
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
A beautiful pair of French ceramic bowls. Each bowl is marked with "Made in France" in black on the bottom. The crisp white blanc de chine is decorated with maroon, black, and gold G...
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20th Century French French Provincial Paint Decorative Objects

Materials

Ceramic, Paint

19th Century Original Blue Painted Swedish Mora Grandfather Clock
Located in Round Top, TX
Antique Swedish Mora Grandfather clock with original blue painted finish. The monogram indicates this clock was likely a wedding or dowry present. Pine longcase with original folk a...
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Mid-19th Century Swedish Folk Art Antique Paint Decorative Objects

Materials

Pine, Paint

English Enamel Painted Trinket Box of a Bunny Rabbit
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Charming ceramic trinket, pill or small jewelry box with an adorable rabbit on the front, surrounded by lush greenery. This piece would certainly be a fantastic addition to an existi...
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Mid-20th Century English Paint Decorative Objects

Materials

Gold, Brass, Enamel

Pair of Gilt Bronze Mounted French Gros-Relief Barbotine Vases, Circa 1880
Located in Dallas, TX
More information coming soon… A stunning pair of French gros-relief barbotine vases from circa 1880, with gilt bronze handles and mounting. The vases have a variegated ground, rang...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Paint Decorative Objects

Materials

Metal, Bronze

Vintage Ceramic CinZano Vermouth Triangular Ashtray in Red Blue & White, Italy
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
A vintage CinZano vermouth ashtray or catchall. This dish is triangular in shape and created from crisp white ceramic. There are three sides, and each side is labeled with CinZano Ve...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Paint Decorative Objects

Materials

Ceramic, Paint

Sculptural 18th Century Italian Figure of Christ on Red and White Crystal Quartz
Located in Dublin, Dalkey
Sculptural 18th century Italian figure of Christ and metal sword with large red and white crystal quartz clusters and phantom quartz. The figure of Christ was originally part of a c...
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18th Century Italian Rococo Antique Paint Decorative Objects

Materials

Crystal, Rock Crystal, Metal

Vintage Brown Nautical Sailing Ship Wood Box with Hinged Lid
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
A vintage nautical theme jewelry or trinket box. This small rectangular brown box will be a great accent on a coffee table, dressing table, or on a bookshelf. It is created from wood...
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Mid-20th Century American Folk Art Paint Decorative Objects

Materials

Metal