European Decorative Objects

Sporting a 'Dutch Cut' to his coat, this adorable ceramic poodle stands tall and proud Collar and feet are gilded, the glaze is a delicious toffee caramel colour and the eyes are pin...

Italian Plaster Male Torso Sculpture Of A Classical Athlete. Offered is a handsome lifesize Italian plaster male torso sculpture on plinth. This is a beautiful detailed copy of an or...

This charming Louis XVI-style mantel clock is a fine example of French decorative craftsmanship, likely dating from the late 19th century. The clock features a white enamel dial sign...

This is a bowl by Clarice Cliff in the "Hydrangea" pattern, circa 1933. The Hydrangea pattern is a "Bizarre" pattern, produced in 1933. It is hand, in the green colour-way, with flo...

Crafted entirely by hand, this marble tissue box cover is a fusion of form and function, seamlessly blending into any space while adding sophisticati...

Pablo Picasso Oiseau dish bird with tuft and pointy beak, editions Picasso Madoura France, circa 1952. 15 hand painted brush strokes under the birds feet referring to food. Impresse...

An Italian pair of silver-plate pheasant bird sculptures decorative objects, circa early to mid-20th century, Italy. The birds, male and female, are beautifully cast with fine detai...

This Dutch Delft covered vase was hand painted circa 1770 and bears the mark of De Porceleyne Bijl, known as “The Axe.” The form has a traditional shaped baluster body with a domed c...

A red glass column vase from Empoli, Italy, crafted circa 1970s. Formed in cased glass, the vase features an inner layer of opaque white glass overlaid with bright red, creating depth and vivid colour saturation. Tall and slender, it presents a subtly flared rim above a pedestal base, all seamlessly moulded as one piece. Measuring 25 cm in height with a diameter of 7.5 cm. In good condition for its age and use. A great example of vintage Empoli glass...

Hermes abstract sculpture concrete cement cast grey by Paolo Giordano Hermes is concrete sculpture. It's part of a large work that is also photographic: 'Digital Journey into the C...

Beautiful weathered oak winged angel head, France, circa 1650-1750 Weathered, small losses and old repair. Measurements include the wooden base. H:37,5cm W:37,5cm D:8,5cm

Vintage Carlo Moretti long stem soliflor vase made of vibrant green art glass with an etched surface. Whether displayed alone as a centerpiece or filled with a single stem or branch...

Large and impressive, hand carved and demountable bench with five bear sculptures. This superbly hand carved bench is entirely made of solid wood and therefor too this stunning and highly decorative antique is as strong and stable as the day it was it was made. We cannot single out one detail that is more special than others, because the standing bear sculptures...

Rare and very beautiful Swedish travel box with stunning patina and hand forged iron details. Working lock and key ( bronze key from the 19th century). Sweden, circa 1750-1800. Weath...

Graceful bronze tray, vide-poche, inspired by Wabi-Sabi, the ancient Japanese philosophy that views and embraces the world for its imperfections and transient nature. It translates i...

C-3PO, the legendary Star Wars protocol droid, handcrafted in porcelain. C-3PO first appeared in 1977 with the release of Star Wars: A New Hope, becoming one of the saga’s most reco...

Graceful bronze tray, vide-poche, inspired by Wabi-Sabi, the ancient Japanese philosophy that views and embraces the world for its imperfections and transient nature. It translates i...

Indian Summer vase, clear light fuchsia and matt ocean blue. Vase in soft resin designed by Gaetano Pesce in 1995 for Fish design collection. Meas...

Very well carved and superb condition, famous novel bookends. This wonderfully hand-carved pair of wooden bookends depicts two of literature’s most iconic figures: the noble and ide...

Pair of Italian neoclassical style urns in relief that can either stand on their own or hang from the wall as decorative elements. Quite handsome, with acanthus leaf decoration and f...

Rare Emile Gallé Art Nouveau Cameo Glass Vase with Orchid Oncidium Motif — Nancy, France, Circa 1894–1904 Baluster-shaped vase, multilayer cased glass, green, colorless, and violet h...

ROYAL WORCESTER (Manufacturer) - James Hadley (Designer 1837-1903) - Model Number 737 - Antique shell form and gilded coral branch porcelain wall pocket - featuring a realistically m...

Delightful round ashtray or valet tray in gorgeous burgundy ceramic and brass. This rare decorative piece is signed on the bottom and was designed by Tommaso Barbi and produced in It...

Austrian Majolica Lily Jardinière Julius Greiner & Sohn Bodenbach, circa 1900. Art Nouveau.

Beautiful example of a cast iron factory wall clock made in England by Smiths. c.1930 Lesser seen than the iconic cast Gents of Leicester clock - made from a single piece of cast ...

Beautiful porcelain group. The very fragile porcelain coming from the evaporated lace dipped in porcelain slip is perfect. Signed White blue and Pink color.

Pablo Picasso Arène 1958 Vase tourné H.30 cm, D.20,5 cm R.A terre de faience blanche, décor aux engobes. Intérieur couverte Rouge, noir Tiré à 100 exemplaires numérotés R;136

Abstract Art Deco Wooden Sculpture - Paperweight & Puzzle Game - France 1940s Originally a wooden puzzle game, this beautiful piece can also be displayed as a paperweight on a d...

Introducing our exquisite Onyx NARROW Bowl, a fusion of elegance and functionality. Crafted from luxurious onyx stone, this stunning bowl is a testament to timeless beauty and sophis...

Stunnning mid century modern Murano glass vase, handcrafted in the renowed workshops of Murano in Italy around 1960/70. This fantastic designed, dark blue example of a late 20th cent...

Fine antique George lll all original longcase clock signed Charles Shuckburgh of London having a brass arched dial, silvered chapter ring, subsidiary dial, original hands, 8 day move...

Outstanding quality antique George III oak and burr oak brass face longcase clock by William Frening, Suning having an outstanding quality case with a long door, turned columns to ...

Rare French bronze sculpture by Henri Désiré GAUQUIE (1858-1927), France, ca.1910. The sower. Height : 18.25"(46.4cm), Width : 7.9"(20cm), Depth : 8.1"(20.5cm). A sharp line, an indi...

Introducing our exquisite Rosso Levanto Marble NARROW Bowl, a fusion of elegance and functionality. Crafted from luxurious Levanto marble stone, this stunning bowl is a testament to ...

Watch me - Clear Aqua, Fumè, Fluo Fuchsia Clock in hard resin designed by Gaetano Pesce for Fish Design collection. Color: Clear Aqua, Fumè, Fluo Fuchsia Dimensions: L - ø 42cm Mat...

French Art Deco Cigarette Box – 1920s Wood and Chrome Metal Suitcase Design. Rare and stylish French Art Deco cigarette box from the 1920s, crafted with a unique suitcase-inspired d...

Aldo Londi Terracotta Ceramic Rimini Blue large vase for Bitossi, Italy. This large vase was designed by Aldo Londi in Italy during 1960s. Blue, pale green and turquoise terracotta...

This charming hand-carved wooden photo frame, dating to the 1930s, reflects the anthroposophical design principles inspired by Rudolf Steiner. Crafted from solid wood with a warm two...

Antique George III quality mahogany 8 day longcase clock having a quality mahogany case with a swan neck pediment, turned columns, mahogany and glass arched shaped door opening to re...

This elegant vase was designed by famous Italian architect Ettore Sottsass in 1962. It is in white clay and its geometric shape with a white finish is adorned with a series of parall...

Dagger style letter opener featuring leaf-shaped blade and a handmade pewter handle depicting a hunt dog. It was made in Italy in the mid-late 19 th century by an unknown jeweler or ...

This sophisticated white-glazed ceramic vase sports a singularly appealing look, inspired by the fascinating woman ("conturbante" in Italian) who is said to defend this marvelous tul...

Verreries Schneider, or Schneider Glassworks, was established by brothers Charles and Ernest in 1917, in Epinay-sur-Seine, France, where they became one of the leading producers of f...

Spaghetti vase, clear, white. Vase in soft resin designed by Gaetano Pesce in 1995 for Fish Design collection. Measures: L ø 22cm x H 36cm Colours: cl...

Box "Marguerites" (Daisies) made in frosted glass with pink patina by René Lalique in 1920. Molded signature. Perfect condition. Beautiful patina. Diameter : 8 cm Félix Marcilhac,...

Created during the height of Europe’s fascination with richly mounted decorative porcelain, this exceptional pair combines the celebrated ceramic artistry of Royal Bonn with the refi...

This remarkable four-piece collection represents a stunning culmination of unique ceramic artistry, where meticulous texture meets a contemporary reinterpretation of natural forms. E...

French Art Nouveau Inkwell by Pierre-Adrien Dalpayrat, France, circa 1890. A rare and exquisite Art Nouveau inkwell by renowned French ceramist Pierre-Adrien Dalpayrat (1844–1910). This finely crafted piece showcases Dalpayrat’s signature red copper-glazed stoneware, especially rich and luminous near the base. Elegantly mounted in pewter, the design exemplifies the organic flow and refined detail of the Art Nouveau period. Dimensions: Height: 3.54 in. (9 cm) Diameter: 5.12 in. (13 cm) Materials: Stoneware with pewter mount Condition: Excellent+++++, museum-quality preservation Markings: Incised signature "Dalpayrat 1500" under the base (see photo) This inkwell is a collectible example of French ceramic art at the turn of the century—perfect for collectors of Art Nouveau, 19th-century French ceramics, or the works of Dalpayrat. Adrien Dalpayrat (1844–1910): A Pioneer of French Ceramic Innovation Adrien Dalpayrat was a French ceramicist and researcher who played a key role in the revival of stoneware at the end of the 19th century. Born in 1844 in Limoges, Dalpayrat studied drawing and porcelain painting in his hometown before beginning his professional career at the Jules Vieillard faience factory in Bordeaux. There, he met his wife, Marie Tallerie, with whom he had two sons—Albert and Adolphe—who would later become his primary collaborators. Throughout his early career, Dalpayrat worked for several major ceramic manufacturers, including Ashwin (Valentine), Fouquet (Toulouse), François Blanc (Monaco), and Léon Sazerat (Limoges). In 1889, seeking greater independence, he moved to the Paris region and established his own studio in Bourg-la-Reine. Collaborations and Artistic Evolution Dalpayrat’s creative vision expanded through his collaboration with sculptor Alphonse Voisin-Delacroix. Together, they explored neo-Gothic and Palissy-inspired motifs, creating a remarkable ceramic bestiary. Following Voisin-Delacroix’s death in 1893, Dalpayrat partnered with Adèle Lesbros, which marked a shift in his work toward simpler, more refined vase forms influenced by Japonism. Japanese art had been introduced to France during the 1867 Universal Exhibition, but it wasn’t until the 1878 Exhibition, particularly through the ceremonial stoneware used in the Japanese tea ceremony, that Japonism truly captivated French artists. This influence led Dalpayrat to create vessels with organic, vegetal, and animal-inspired forms. Technical Mastery: The Secrets of Copper Red Among all the ceramists of his time who sought to replicate the elusive Chinese “sang de boeuf” (oxblood) glaze, Adrien Dalpayrat was arguably the most successful. He didn’t simply reproduce the legendary copper red—he transformed it. By manipulating glaze thickness, firing temperature, atmosphere, and copper oxide content, he developed a unique palette of flamed and mottled red glazes that became his signature: the renowned Dalpayrat red. He further enriched his pieces by introducing streaks and inclusions of turquoise, blue, green, and yellow—freeing the red glaze from monochromy and turning it into an expressive, living surface. His work pushed stoneware beyond function into expressive art, merging form and glaze in bold, sculptural harmony. Beyond Ceramics: Bronze Mounts and Architectural Works Dalpayrat also collaborated with renowned jewelers such as Ernest Cardeilhac and Keller to produce pieces mounted in gilt bronze, blending ceramics with decorative arts at the highest level. In an effort to make his work more accessible, he opened a second faience workshop focused on simpler, more affordable pieces inspired by Nevers and Rouen ware. However, this venture faced financial difficulties and closed by 1900. The main family studio followed in 1906 as the popularity of Art Nouveau declined. Dalpayrat then returned to Limoges, devoting his final years to painting and drawing until his death in 1910. Legacy and Recognition Despite financial struggles during his lifetime, Dalpayrat’s ceramics were widely acclaimed at major international exhibitions: Bronze medal, World's Columbian Exposition, Chicago (1893) Silver medal, Antwerp International Exhibition (1894) Gold medal, Exposition Universelle, Paris (1900) Today, his work is part of prestigious museum collections. In 2020, the Petit Palais in Paris acquired a large bird motif vase created in collaboration with Voisin-Delacroix, now on view in Room...

Original 1970s UNIVERSUM Wall Clock with Radio. Designed by Adriano Rampoldi for Quelle Mail Order (Germany). Made in Italy. Includes the original German instruction manual and invoi...

Large and impressive, this Art Deco vase by the great master, Jean Mayodon, depicts a pair of stylized nude male archers with bows in hand on one side, and two deer embedded in a ric...

Stoneware pot center piece depicting different scenes of a hunt party. Made in Marzy & REmy manufacture in West Germany. You can see deer and does on one part and a hunting scene wit...

Unique and Stunning Pet bowl made of travertine stone. Expertly crafted and finished by hand, our travertine bowls are a study in sculptural simplicity. Natural variations in the sto...

Beautiful vintage Murano hand blown Sommerso swimming fish aquarium Italian art glass paperweight / sculpture. The piece is created in the manner of designer Riccardo Licata and the ...

A beautiful English Wedgwood Jasperware sage green and white round jewelry dish with neoclassical design, circa 20th century, 1979, England...

A sculpture in precious white Carrara marble reproducing the Torso Gaddi, the famous fragmentary sculpture displayed in the Uffizi Museums in Florence, which inspired many great arti...

Crafted entirely by hand, this marble tissue box cover is a fusion of form and function, seamlessly blending into any space while adding sophistication and elegance. Clean, minimalis...

A finely-modelled and well-provenanced ancient Greek waterspout in the form of a lion’s head, a notably rare example of 5th-6th century BC sculpture. Likely once adorning an importan...

This is a beautiful, large decorative ceramic pottery bowl from the 1980s, designed and handcrafted in Italy by Eva Ruffoni. The bowl features a beautifully textured glaze with a spe...

Vintage Swedish Glass Owl Sculpture from Pukeberg Glass, 1970s, in Very Good conditions. Designed 1970 to 1979 This piece has an attribution mark. Additional information: Materials:...

A graceful mid-century candelabra designed by Gunnar Ander in the 1960s for the Swedish manufacturer Ystad Metall. Crafted from brass, it features five candleholders with blue glass ...