20th Century Decorative Objects

The bacchantes vase is probably one of R.Lalique's masterpieces. The study of the circling dancers is amazing and the grey glass color of the vase is enhanced by a white patina . I...

Brass and iron spinning armillary globe with nine hoops and a central 3" brass sphere, raised on a tripod base. Good condition, minimal wear consistent with age and use.

Rectangular photo frame in 925/1000 silver with geometric design and fire-enameled with Chinese influence style. External cm. Internal 11.6 x 14.6 cm. 6 x 9. Weight gr. 194. Created in Art Deco style for Cartier USA in the 1980s, inspired by drawings by Louis Cartier from the early 1900s. Manufactured in Florence in the Salimbeni company headquarters with completely manual execution by artisan artists with high thickness plate and large reinforcements suitable to support numerous high-fire enamelling firings at approximately 750° < 800° C. It is a new object that has never been used but is considered vintage because it was built more than 20 years ago. The hallmarks struck to the underside of this fine box include: manufacturer's mark: 391FI metal mark fineness:925 Art Deco was also born in France and is the abbreviation of "Art Decoratif". With more decisive and geometric features than Art Nouveau, therefore more evident and "harder", with always contrasting and strong colours, Art Deco spread throughout the world, from Shanghai's China to the under construction New York and in various parts of Europe. Many artists and designers of the time dedicated themselves to the creation of drawings, paintings, objects for personal use and furniture, interior furnishings, entire buildings and skyscrapers, in this new style. Sandoz in Paris, Lalique with its crystals, Puiforcat with its silverware, Erté with its "ante litteram" fashion designs, Tiffany with its table lamps, Louis Cartier with its objects inspired by the Far East (hence the connection with Shanghai). Salimbeni was able to interpret and propose new objects inspired by Art Deco, in precious metals, semiprecious stones and fired enamels, when, exhibiting at jewelery exhibitions in the United States, and more precisely in New York, he made contact with Cartier buyers first, and also with Tiffany later, and for them he created objects in this style inspired by the original drawings of Louis Cartier, obtained from the buyer of the time, but with absolutely different and original designs and interpretations. Many of the objects produced by Salimbeni for Cartier in the United States had taken inspiration from famous Cartier objects belonging to famous people. An example of all is Mary Pickford's set consisting of a powder compact, cigarette case, pill case and evening handbag. About cooperation Salimbeni and Cartier. Our first meetings with the Cartier USA Company took place through the Giorgini Company, the first "Buying Office" set up in Florence immediately after the Second World War, which had the purpose of bringing together Florentine, and also Italian, producers with American buyers, who especially appreciated the artistic objects still manufactured by artisans who still took inspiration from the Italian Renaissance, using techniques handed down from generation to generation. Mrs. Gina Pestelli, wife of a Florentine retail jeweller, was in charge of contacts with Cartier USA, above all an employee, while her daughter, also for Giorgini, took care of the fashion that in those years was affirmed in Florence with the events of "Pitti ". With their help, we began to supply frames and boxes in sterling silver gold plated with malachite and other semi-precious stones. At the same time, the official buyer of Cartier, Mr. William Smith, began to appreciate and commission the first objects with fired enamels, a process of which we have always been specialists. In 1975 we began exhibiting at the prestigious New York Jewellery Association Show, which we participated in both the February and July editions, for a good 26 years until 2001. In New York in those years the "Art deco style" was still very much appreciated, still mindful of the beautiful early 20th century architecture of the great buildings such as the "Crysler" or the "Empire State". We then began to produce frames, boxes, evening bags, "objets de vertu" and other objects in "art deco style" which were very popular with Mr. Smith who gave us some photocopies of Louis Francois Cartier drawings to reproduce them. Thus, numerous cigarette cases, powder compacts, evening bags, frames and table boxes were created exclusively for Cartier USA which, at the time, had the prestigious "Silver Department" on the first floor of the Cartier store on Fifth Avenue. An evening bag, with matching cigarette case and powder compact, were redone on the design created for a gift given to Mary Pickford at the time. In a 1986 Cartier...

This is a Lalique frosted and light green crystal deer sculpture /figurine. The quiet and calm deer is standing up with its neck bent and head looking down to probably the grass. In ...

Val Saint Lambert Cut Crystal Vase, 20th Century Beautiful cobalt blue cut glass vase, with an interlocking design, with a wide shape at ...

This sophisticated and beautifully colored Art Deco Cubist Ceramic Vase W/Hummingbird in Multicolor Linear Glazing is signed Amphora and originates from Czechoslovakia, Circa 1930. F...

A vintage Lalique glass figurine. Designed by Marc Lalique in 1960. Entitled Le Faune. In the form of the lovers Pan and Diana together, both...

French Art Deco glass vase by Pierre D'AVESN at DAUM'S (Croismare, Nancy), France, early 1930s. Floral pattern. Stunning patina. Height: 7.5"(19cm), Diameter: 7.1"(18cm). Enameled "L...

A beautiful Art Deco or Arts & Crafts verdigris bronze vase with flower frog By Carl Sorensen USA, Early 20th Century Measures: 6.38"W x 6.38"D x 6.75"H. Good original vintage co...

Perfume bottle "Amphitrite" made in frosted glass with grey blue patina by René Lalique in 1920. Molded and engraved signature. Perfect condition. Beautiful patina. height: 9.5 cm ...

This is the most iconic Bakelite piece ever. An elegant pair of Jugendstil tall tapered Bakelite candlesticks. These pieces were manufactured by Linsden Ware, England, in the late 19...

Vase "Jaffa" made in frosted glass with turquoise patina by René Lalique in 1937. Stamped signature. Perfect condition. Fabulous patina. height: 19.5 cm length: 31 cm Félix Marcil...

Exceptional, rare pouch bag with abstract bead embroidery in bright orange, beige, dark brown and white, crocheted at the upper edge, cords as drawstrings with olive-shaped wooden be...

An early pair of pewter candelabras produced by Firma Svenskt Tenn, circa 1930s. Great organic form versatile size. Hard to find a matching early pair such as these.

Art-deco opalescent bowl. Sculpted opalescent press glass round, with the decor of grapes and vine leaves. Resting on 3 feet formed from the bigger grapes. In the center, a relief m...

Perfume Bottle Tiara "Pâquerettes" (Daisies) made in clear and frosted glass with blue grey patina by René Lalique in 1913 for Roger and Gallet. Molde...

Acquired in Paris France, a stunning Art Deco, Arts and Crafts wooden picture frame. Likely hand made and out of two different woods. Simple, yet stunni...

Art Deco Bosch Ceramics by Charles Catteau Designer Charles Catteau Origin Belgium Circa 1930 Materials: ceramic and bronze rings on the base and mouth Excellent condition and withou...

A rare Art Deco box probably made in Europe but we do not know the name of the company or the craftsman who produced it. Made of beech wood, this vintage box has a typically Art Deco...

Glass Blue Butterfly Sculpture Lalique France, 1980 Very beautiful glass butterfly marked with Lalique france René Lalique became synonymous with...

Val St. Lambert, Belgium. Colossal and impressive vase in crystal glass. Art Deco. Clear and purple glass. Rare model of very high quality. 1930s. Incised signature and label. In p...

Ashtray - Pintray "Clos Sainte Odile" made in glass with sepia patina by René Lalique in 1925. Stamped signature. Perfect condition. height: 11 cm Félix Marcilhac, René Lalique - ...

Edmond Lachenal Large art deco ceramic vase Blue ceramic glaze color with a large grey metallic piece in the center Original perfect condition signed under the base Height 28 c...

An antique Art Deco antique "Dinky Bird" print after original by Maxfield Parrish, framed, circa 1920 Measures- 19.5''H x 14''W x 1.5''D Ca...

These exquisite candlesticks exemplify the epitome of 1920s Art Deco elegance, crafted by the skilled hands of Danish metalworker Just Andersen. Standing as a testament to the era's ...

Vase "Guirlandes" made in frosted glass with grey patina created by René Lalique in 1935. Stamped signature. Perfect condition. Complete foot. height: 21 cm Félix Marcilhac, René ...

American Art Deco fluted copper vase with flared rim in aged oxidized verdigris patina. Chase Brass and Copper Company ( signed w/ logo on underside ) Circa 1930's. Measures 5 1/2" h...

Val St. Lambert, Belgium. Large and impressive faceted vase in crystal glass. Art Deco style. Clear and purple glass. Rare model of very high quality. 1930s. In perfect condition....

Primavera - CAB Original art deco white and black ceramic vase Original perfect condition Signed under the base Documented in many publications about primavera Height 26 cm Lar...

Royal Doulton Flambe Vase Shape number #1614 Castle Landscape Rich red flambe glaze. Rural England scene; old castle on the hill. Royal Doulton Flambe backstamp. Dimensions: 2.25"W x...

Early 20th century italian bronze sculpture depicting Giambattista Perasso 'Balilla' By: unknown Material: bronze, copper, metal Technique: cast, molded, polished, metalwork Dimensi...

Gilbert Metenier Unique handmade piece Large brown and black stoneware ceramic vase or cache-pot with lion and fish style decoration Signed Realised circa 1940 Original perfect...

Louis Dage Art deco ceramic vase Realised circa 1940 White and green ceramic glazes colors Original perfect condition Height 24 cm Large 15 cm

WMF (Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik), Germany. Two small Art Deco "Ikora" bowls. Beautiful green patina. Abstract design. Dated 1937. Marked. In excellent condition. Dimensions:...

WMF (Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik), Germany. Two Art Deco "Ikora" bowls. Beautiful green patina. Abstract design. From the 1940s. Marked. In excellent condition. Dimensions: D...

French Art Deco ceramic vase by Céramique d'Art de Bordeaux - CAB, France, 1930s. Stoneware. Turquoise cover. Height: 7.9"(20cm), Diameter : 9.85"(25cm). Marked under the base "CAB ...

This captivating Art Deco art glass bowl, designed by the renowned Charles Schneider, embodies the elegance and artistry of the era. Crafted in France by the esteemed Schneider Glass...

Ceramic figure of a woman with veil and newborn baby by Ronzan.

Torchère, attributed to Taidetakomo Hakkarainen, Early 20th Century. Forged iron. Good vintage condition, patina consistent with age and use.

This sophisticated and beautifully fabricated Art Deco Harvard Pattern Octagonal Cut Crystal Vase W/ Floral and Geometric Detailing originates from the United States, Circa 1925. Fea...

An Art Deco Desk Tidy/ Pin Tray. Bronze tiger mounted ob an oval onyx base. Retailed by Asprey of London Dimensions: H 8cm W 16.5cm D 25cm Origi...

Beautiful Le Verre Français oblong "Chicory" vase, France 1920s. Signed with the tricolour blue, white and red "berlingot". Dimensions in cm ( H x D ) : 28 x 13.5 Very good conditi...

ART DECO Royal Doulton flambé VASE , in the Woodcote pattern, shape No.1617. Royal Doulton Flambe Woodcut Vase, England, 20th century, shape number 1617, black decorated, with a scen...

A very fine Art Deco Italian Murano satin glass millefiori twin handled vase dating from circa 1930-1940. This quality vase is of small bottle shape...

Art Deco Silver Metal Sailboat by Hagenauer Elegant Art Deco figure of a stylized sailboat in silver metal, with ebony wood hull by Karl Hagenauer, 20th century Austrian designer Mea...

Super rare to find a vintage brown leather boxing dummy from the 1930s with very nice patina and some damage in accordance with age. Dimensions: Height:...

Art deco miniature boudoir desk clock made by Gübelin. Fabulous miniature desk clock, created in Lucerne Switzerland by the E Gübelin & Co. during the art deco period, back in the 1925. The craftsmanship of this boudoir clock is exceptional, crafted in a squared shape in solid sterling silver .935/.999 with polished finish. It is mounted in four round sabots and the four sides of the case are embellished with a gorgeous engine turned Guilloche designs, which are topped with applications of vivid pink color glass enamel. Fitted at the back with a concealed hinged door with a snap lock to access the movement. Movement: Swiss, Mechanical, manual winding, 8 days, fifteen 15 jewels, two 2 adjustments and signed, SWISS E. GUBELIN LUCERNE. Dial: The dial is square, gilded analog with black Arabic numerals inside a black linear frame and blued steel Breguet hands. Signed, E. GUBELIN LUCERN SWISS. Case: Squared in .935 sterling silver with guilloche and pink enamel and beveled square glass. Weight: 161.95 Grams, (103.85 Dwt). Measurements: 51 mm by 34 mm by 53 mm (2.0 x 1.34 x 2.09 Inches). Hallmarks: The case is fully stamped in and out with pre-1933 Swiss marks, the maker's mark, the Swiss mark of the standing bear for the assay of the .935 silver, the four digits serial numbers for the case, and signed in full, "GUBELIN STERLING...

A clear murano glass picture frame designed and manufactured in Venice in the style of Barovier, it's in lovely conditions. This vintage photo frame is a beautiful and elegant piece ...

Anna-Lisa Thomson designed this vase for Upsala Ekeby in 1936-1938. Additional information: Country of manufacture: Sweden Period: 1930s Dimensions: 15.5 H cm Diameter: 18 cm Condit...

A rare large solid bronze bowl by Rolf Engströmer for FAK / FabriksAktiebolaget Kronsilver. Round shape with decorative lines, supported on four solid bronze feet. The beautiful sim...

Designed by Charles Lemanceau (1905-1980) and made by Saint-Clement Factory, France, this typical Art Deco crackled glaze ceramic sculpture features a couple of deers or antelopes. T...

French Art Deco sculpture by J.d'Arsenes, France, 1930s. Robin Hood. Spelter, bakelite and marble. Height : 26"(66cm), Width : 19"(48.4cm), Depth : 7.1"(18cm). Fashionable theme at ...

Art Deco sculpture two panthers signed by Irene Rochard. Patinated Art metal on a Belgian Black marble base. France 1930. Literature: Art Deco sculpture two panthers signed by Ire...

Art Deco cast and cold painted bronze pair by Ferdinand Preiss. The pair is known as "Hoop Girl" and "Sonny Boy". Each bronze is mounted of a 1" stone base and signed on the back of ...

Dinanderie Vase by French artist Jean Dunand..This is a rare and unusual vase with a combination of abstract floral and geometric images. The multi-layer patina gives this vase a ver...

One of Vicke Lindstrand's characterisitically elegant, stylized nude figures for the Orrefors glass company in Sweden at the height of the Art Deco era in 1939, this piece features a...

Vestal ceramic figure with jug and goblet by Giovanni Ronzan for Ronzan.

French Art Deco sculpture by P.Sega, France, 1930s. Young girl playing with a dog. Cold painted spelter and marble. Measures: Width : 13.1"(33.2cm), Height : 10.2"(26cm), Depth : 3.9...