American Decorative Objects

A large hand-blown early glass vessel by the celebrated Pacific Northwest glass artist, Sonja Blomdahl (b. 1952), signed & numbered, 1980's. In 1974 Blomdahl got her degree from Massachusetts College of Art & studied under sculptor Dan Dailey. She then trained at the Orrefors glassworks in Sweden, Venetian glass master Checco Ongaro taught Blomdahl the method of double-bubble blowing (or incalmo), of which this large vessel is a great example of. In 1978, Blomdahl served as a teaching assistant at the Pilchuck Glass School (Stanwood, Washington) she has held teaching positions at the Pratt Fine Arts Center in Seattle; Haystack Mountain School of Crafts in Deer Isle, Maine; and the Appalachian Center in Smithville, Tennessee. Blomdahl's first solo exhibition was at the Traver Sutton Gallery in Seattle in 1981. She opened her own studio in Seattle in 1983 which remained open until 2009. Since the late 2000s, she has moved beyond the symmetrical glass vessels she is known for and works increasingly with architectural forms. The sphere having an orange base...

Pair of Brass and Chocolate Brown Lacquer Antelope Horns, Style Springer  USA, circa 1980s A striking pair of brass and chocolate brown lacquer antelope horns, embodying the distinc...

Immerse yourself in the timeless beauty of natural history with our exquisite collection of luxury fossil art. Showcasing breathtaking natural specimens from the legendary Green Rive...

A beautifully made hand carved rosewood and fruit wood box with heart shaped bone escutcheon.The whimsical interior lined with paper carpet pattern from...

Slab-constructed vase, made with black stoneware which is glazed inside and on the base and unglazed on the main exterior for a matte-gloss contrast. It is open through to the bottom...

Bronze heron by American sculptor Wayne Williams. Signed and dated 1993. Edition 2/2. Mounted on a walnut base. From Finger Lakes Magazine 2001: Art is everywhere in the Finger Lakes. Inspired by the region’s diverse scenery and lifestyles, artists pursue their creativity outdoors, in studios and in workshops. In the many well-established museums and galleries or at the newer fledgling arts organizations, a wide array of artistic styles and talents are represented. Often the artists, like Wayne Williams, share their artistic skill and passion through teaching at local colleges. Williams, who is retired after a 35-year career at Finger Lakes Community College, found his calling there. “I didn’t want to teach in public schools,” explains Williams of his career choice. “I wanted to be at the college level. CCFL (the Community College of the Finger Lakes, as it was then known) was literally creating a college, right from scratch.” The year was 1968 and Williams was charged with coordinating the new college’s art program. Rand Darrow, a CCFL student in that first year, remembers attending Williams’ art classes in a commercial building on Main Street just south of the railroad tracks in Canandaigua. Darrow appreciated his instructor’s relaxed manner. “He was a great teacher,” recalls Darrow, “cracking jokes all the time.” Darrow graduated with a major in Liberal Arts and continued on to SUNY Oswego where he earned a BA in fine arts. He taught art to elementary and middle school students for 30 years. These days Williams and Darrow typically cross paths at the Wayne County Arts Council in Newark where Williams and his wife, Marleen, are heavily involved. Williams offers classes in figure drawing and sculpture and hangs the gallery’s shows, including his former student’s “Slavic Tales of Novgorod” this past August. “I’d like to take a sculpture class from him,” says Darrow. In 2003 when Williams retired, the college honored him and another retiring art professor, Tom Insalaco, by renaming its art gallery the Williams-Insalaco Art Gallery. It was known formerly as Gallery 34 to recognize its origins at 34 North Main Street in Canandaigua. Williams held professor’s rank from 1976 and served as director of the art gallery beginning with its opening in 1983. Williams, who was born and raised in Newark, New York, says he began doing art at about age 8. By the time he was in junior high school his career direction seemed clear. He received local and national awards for his art and a scholarship to Syracuse University, from which he graduated in 1958 with a Bachelor of Fine Arts in sculpture. He continued with graduate work at Syracuse, receiving an MFA in sculpture in 1962. He worked full time as a sculptor until he began teaching. At one point Williams admits he wanted to be a painter, but didn’t want to adopt the abstract expressionist style in vogue in the 1950s, preferring to pursue the realist tradition. He advises any would-be artist to “do what you do because you love it.” After graduation he traveled abroad, spending time in Belgium, the land of his ancestors. “My family’s name was originally Willems,” explains the 73-year old who still relishes the time spent in the Flemish countryside. Williams speaks excitedly about art, referencing the lives of great artists. He acknowledges that American artists do not have the same stature as those in Europe, where Old Masters like Brueghel and Rembrandt are national heroes. These days the energetic Williams, known primarily as a sculptor, is active at the Phelps Arts Center where he is on the board of directors. In mid-September when a group of visitors on a motor coach tour explored artworks displayed in the beautiful church-turned- gallery, they were treated to a large number of Williams’ bronze and metal sculptures, along with his charcoal drawings. “I’ve always loved his work because he deals with things, people, and animals you understand,” says the center’s Director Emeritus Marion Donnelly, who has known him for many years. Outside the Phelps Community Historical Society, Williams’ life-size figure of a farmer raises his pitchfork above a colorful flower garden on the front lawn. Inspired by the peasants working the fields in Europe, the metal figure is shown with wooden shoes. This is Williams’ largest copper piece, loaned to the Phelps museum in connection with Artistry in Sculpture, a community exhibition in 2009. Williams added a new base using a metal wagon...

Amazing pair of life-sized polished cast solid brass faux elephant tusks mounted to tiered round brass stands, attributed to Suzanne Dahl and Jerry Barich from their Versailles Colle...

Large whimsical metal wire lion sculpture in the style of C. Jere, circa 1990s. The body is black metal wire and the mane is tinted in gold. The piece is in ...

Moose shoulder mount. Older lodge mount. 62"H x 64"W protrudes 48" Absolutely stunning size, great condition. Perfect for large rooms, cabins, rus...

From Sleeping Beauty Mine, Miami District, Gila County, Arizona Flat specimen of pure sleeping beauty turquoise with bright blue color. Sleeping Beauty turquoise is one of the most ...

A set of six early 20th century American cast iron architectural fragments with a Greek Key pattern, perfect for mounting on a wall, displayed on a table, or myriad other uses around...

A large and impressive torch cut palm tree sculpture, circa 1970s. It features an all aluminum & steel construction. Nice warm patina. Leaves are adjustable so you can style and mode...

A fine, small mahogany serving tray. From Colonial Williamsburg. With 4 open handles, one to each slanted wall. Marked to the base for Williamsburg Restoration / 4CWM. Simply a w...

Catch all or fruit basket by Richard Galef for Ravenware. Perforated metal, USA, 1950s.

Vase #531 by Karen Gayle Tinney Quiet symmetry and front-facing fringe details make this vase perfect for display on a shelf or table. Hand formed beige stoneware with satin white ...

A matched set of Ben Seibel vide poche in bronze, amoeba-shaped with a grooved decor, a rare set.

Stunning Arts & Crafts / Art Nouveau Planter / Hammed vase ,attributed to Lakeside Craft Shops,, Amazing design, Age appropriate wear, The Lakeside Craft Shops of Sheboygan, Wisconsin was founded by Fred Dennett in 1912 when he was 61 years of age. Dennett had already made his fortune as founder of the Wisconsin Chair Company...

Pair of Sterling Silver and Hurricane Crystal Shades Candlesticks Holders Measures 6" in width, 6" in depth and 11" in height. Bottom is 3.5" in diameter.

Vintage "Man with the Bowler Hat" stoneware sculpture by David Gil for Bennington Pottery of Vermont, circa 1960s. The piece features a stonew...

H. Quarles 1991 Signed Mountain Laurel Burl Wood Freeform Live Edge Bottle Sculpture with Large Stopper This unique bottle sculpture by H. Quarles, dated 1991, is crafted from mount...

Vintage white metal swan figurine - hand chased details throughout - cast in three pieces (the wings applied to the body) - open cavity - unsigned - U.S.A. (likely) - mid 20th centur...

Steuben Crystal Recumbent Lion, by Lloyd Atkins, 1986 Steuben Glass Works, established 1903 A stunning Steuben crystal recumbent lion sculpture, designed in 1986 by the renowned ...

Vintage anthropomorphic ceramic candle holder has a hollow cylindrical body and a removable head; pierced eyes let the candle light through, creating an impression of an abstract hu...

Modern sterling silver vase. Made by Tiffany & Co. in New York, ca 1908. Tall and tapering ovoid bowl; concave neck and turned-down rim and raised foot. Reeded rims and shoulder. Ful...

Whimsical decoupage decorated New England dairy farm lidded milk jug or bottle. Features an equine motif with images and labels of horses over a lacquered g...

A very well constructed mission / craftsman style American quarter sawn oak waste basket great detail and craftsmanship solid oak edges tall elegant and rare. circa 1940's.

The initial inspiration for the elemental top collection by Alvaro Uribe for Wooda was Wooda’s iconic logo of a tree. We felt it captured the company’s synergy for working with wood ...

Large and striking brass tree sculpture attributed to Curtis Jere. This floor piece has metal leaves attached to a painted natural wood tree trunk. It sits in a gold tone container, ...

Pair of Tony Evans handcrafted Foss Creek Pottery "Raku" Bear Sculptures. Figurines. Statues. Featuring a seated Grizzly Bear with Arms Together (7.5H x 7.75W x 7D) showing Green to...

This fine country crock is decorated & Signed Hamilton & Jones Greensboro,Pa. and has a big 2 on the front.This two gallon crock has blue decoration & could be a cake or butter crock...

Beautiful electric Art Deco wooden advertising flip clock, circa 1940s. The clock was used to advertise "D&B Boat Rentals" in New Iberia, LA.; it has a 5 di...

Contemporary artist Val Bertoia's pair of Sound Sculptures made in 2012 are part of the Bertoia Sonambient series. The full circle piece is made of 10 ...

Beautiful Klassik and very collectible ceramic "William the Hippo" sculpture part of the collection of the Metropolitan Museum, circa the 1980s. The piece is in very good vintage con...

For your consideration, a letter opener by Lunt Silversmith, 925 stamped. Dimensions: 8 Long x .63 W x .38 Thick Please visit take a look at our listings, we have an amazing curated...

This stylish freestanding clock features a rich wood finish with unique gear face clock. Brass details and sculptural feel make this piece by Clockw...

Five panel wall sculpture. Hand formed ceramic pieces in unglazed white stoneware. Pictured with cotton fringe detailing in white, grey and tan. Hanging wire is included on each pane...

Porcelain Reverie. Inspired by Dora Maar, the French photographer, poet, and painter best known for being a lover and muse of Pablo Picasso. Jonathan throws the models for the Muse v...

A fine Tiffany Studios gilt bronze inkwell. In the Zodiac pattern. Model no. 1072. Simply iconic Tiffany design! Date: Early 20th Century Overall Condition: It is in overall goo...

American Victorian Classical sterling silver basket, ca 1890. Retailed by Tiffany & Co. in New York. Solid oval well with lobed sides and wavy shoulder and rim. Well and sides have c...

Antique "arts & crafts" pottery vase by Van Briggle Pottery Company., circa 1940s. Wonderful aqua color and a great vintage patina make this hard to find vase! It is in very good vin...

Beautiful natural clamshell with cream color patina, professionally clean and mounted on original natural coral base, with some accents of rock Crystal and citrine crystal . Come in ...

Vintage Paolo Soleri Ceramic & Copper Solar Bell — 6'3" Tall Mobile Sculpture with "Witch Hat" Top and Tribal Motifs A dramatic and rare example of Paolo Soleri’s iconic Solar Bells,...

Large 1980s Tessellated stone with brass handle and rattan by Maitland Smith.

Terra cotta fragment from the facade of the Chicago Stock Exchange. Architect Louis Sullivan. Includes new custom wall mount.

This is an Antique Victorian Clock & Candleholder set in good working condition. It has been recently serviced. There are two (2) candle holders, each is 6" Diameter by 6.5" Tall. ...

Kathryn McCoy is a designer renowned for her exquisite home decor pieces that highlight the natural beauty of crystals. Beginning her career in New York City's fashion industry, Kath...

Unusual and large abstract amorphous bronze sculpture. This life size floor sculpture consists of seven(7) circular and oval bronze pieces mounted together in a modern totem of abstr...

Lovely American seagrass basket, probably from South Carolina or nearby region. Great patina.

A gorgeous antique Arts & Crafts or Art Deco period bronze "Zodiac" pattern desk letter holder rack By Tiffany Studios (signed to the underside) New York, USA, Early 20th Century ...

A beautiful Arts & Crafts period sterling silver on bronze vase with floral design By Heintz Art Metal Shop USA, Early 20th Century Sterling silver inlay on patinated bronze. Mea...

A beautiful wheel thrown studio pottery vase by ceramicist, Barbara Sebastian of Marin, CA. Decorated in purple and blue glazes. Signed on the base.

Mid century Rookwood circa 1949 bud or flower vase featuring the 2592 Cattail pattern in brown. Dimensions: 3" x 5" (Diameter x Height)

Large mahogany chip carved sculpture by Ohio Craftsman Michael Rozell.

An edition of 150 unique bowls, the concrete Series by UMÉ Studio expresses the tension between heavy concrete and its delicate edge generated by hand pouring. While one assumes conc...

Stunning gold iridescent favorite Floriform vase by Tiffany Studios. Louis C. Tiffany produced blown glass, named "Favorite", between 1892 and 1928.Th...

Antique Rookwood candlesticks or candle holders featuring a barley twisted design and triangular base with delphins / dolphins in a sharp blue / turqu...

An antique and large Chippendale style mirror offers shaped parcel gilt mahogany frame with scroll and foliate border with gilt phoenix...

Gabriela Noelle welcomes us into an alluring and whimsical realm with the collection Imaginary Friends. Inspired by the subconscious of a child’s creative and inventive mind, the collection reveals the imagination to posses more power than concepts of reality instilled and defined in adulthood. Her series Transitional Objects...

Rare 1950’s Howard Miller built in wall clock design by George Nelson. Designed to be direct wire and the hours are pushed into drywall like tacks. Retain the Howard Miller label o...

Bring a splash of coastal charm into your home with this striking Vintage Nautilus Shell Planter. Crafted in ceramic and finished in a glossy wh...