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Period: 20th Century
Seguso Vetri d'Arte Murano White Gold Flecks Italian Art Glass Baby Duck Figure
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful vintage Murano hand blown white and gold flecks Italian art glass baby bird figurine sculpture. Documented to the Seguso Vetri d'Arte company, recently found on their illus...
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Italian Mid-Century Modern 20th Century Decorative Objects

Materials

Gold Leaf

Ceramic Vase by Carl-Harry Stålhane, 1960's Rörstrand
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Ceramic Vase by Carl-Harry Stålhane, 1960's Additional Information: Material: Ceramic Style: Mid century, Scandinavian Produced by Rörstrand in Sweden Dimensions (W x D x H): 8 x 8 ...
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Swedish Scandinavian Modern 20th Century Decorative Objects

Materials

Ceramic

Italian Set of 2 Roosters Fiery Red, Mid-Century Studio Ceramic, ca. 1960s-1970s
Located in Andernach, DE
Funky Fat Lava style pair of roosters in a fiery red: mid-century ceramic figurines. Very colourful fun glaze in the typical mid-century colour palette. Made from light ceramic, gorg...
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Italian Mid-Century Modern 20th Century Decorative Objects

Materials

Ceramic

Vintage Pair of Life Size Bronze Cranes with Green Patina Late 20th Century
Located in London, GB
This is a stunning pair of solid bronze cranes with a delightful green patina and dating from the last quarter of the 20th century. This remarkable bronze pair features the two bird...
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20th Century Decorative Objects

Materials

Bronze

Blue Salmon Arthur Andersson Wallåkra Vase, Sweden, 1950's, signed
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Wonderful Salmon Blue Colors in the Vase by Arthur Andersson, exactly what you want as far as design, incising, texture and color transition. Signed.
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Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 20th Century Decorative Objects

Materials

Stoneware

1960s Aldo Londi Bitossi Italian Modernist Large Orange Ceramic Bird Sculpture
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Italian modernist large scale bird ceramic sculpture created by Aldo Londi for Bitossi. Bird measures 7.75" by 11" by 6.5" and is signed as pictured. In very good vintage 1960s cond...
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Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 20th Century Decorative Objects

Materials

Ceramic

Turquoise Raku Ceramic Vase Discus Japanese Style, ca. 1975, possibly Germany
Located in Andernach, DE
A truly unusual piece of art is this low disc shaped bowl or vase with a turquoise Raku glaze and fat lava hints towards the base. The ceramic base shows the deep charcoal black of t...
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German Mid-Century Modern 20th Century Decorative Objects

Materials

Ceramic

Large Aldo Londi Bitossi Rimini Blue Glazed Ceramic Centerpiece Bowl, 1950s
Located in Barcelona, ES
Italian midcentury Aldo Londi Bitossi Rimini blue ceramic centerpiece bowl, Italy, 1950-1960s. Unusual large scale 14,17 in diameter Mid-Century Modern blue glazed ceramic (Rimini Bl...
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Italian Mid-Century Modern 20th Century Decorative Objects

Materials

Pottery, Terracotta, Ceramic

Mangania Floor Vase in Stoneware by Lillemor Mannerheim, 1950's
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Mangania Floor Vase in Stoneware by Lillemor Mannerheim, 1950's Additional Information: Material: Stoneware Style: Mid century, Scandinavian Produced by Upsala Ekeby in Sweden Dimen...
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Swedish Scandinavian Modern 20th Century Decorative Objects

Materials

Stoneware

Large Arthur Andersson Stoneware Floor Vase by Wallåkra, Sweden, 1950, signed
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Very Large Serene Form Floor Vase, Salt Glaze Fully Incised in rare Patter, Signed by AWA and Wallakra
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Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 20th Century Decorative Objects

Materials

Stoneware

Fruit set - orange apple banana pine cone - in 999 silver
Located in VALENZA, IT
Fruit set - orange apple banana pine cone - in 999 silver Italy, a country that produces great wines and an ancient agricultural tradition, could not fail to dedicate its art also to create prestigious objects concerning this excellence for example this pure 990 silver fruit set...
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Italian Other 20th Century Decorative Objects

Materials

Sterling Silver

Vase in Ceramic by Carl-Harry Stålhane, 1960's Rörstrand
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Vase in Ceramic by Carl-Harry Stålhane, 1960's Additional Information: Material: Ceramic Style: Mid century, Scandinavian Produced by Rörstrand in Sweden Dimensions (W x D x H): 12 ...
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Swedish Scandinavian Modern 20th Century Decorative Objects

Materials

Ceramic

Ceramic Vase in Hare Fur Glaze by Berndt Friberg, 1960 Gustavsberg
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Ceramic Vase in Hare Fur Glaze by Berndt Friberg, 1960 Additional Information: Material: Ceramic, Hare fur glaze Style: Mid century, Scandinavia Produced...
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Swedish Scandinavian Modern 20th Century Decorative Objects

Materials

Ceramic

Pol Chambost Off White Crackle Vase, Brown Incised Bands, France, 1940, signed
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Large Off White Crackle Vase with African inspired incised brown bands, stamped: 'Made in France'
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French Mid-Century Modern Vintage 20th Century Decorative Objects

Materials

Ceramic

1950s Wooden Fireman Sculpture
By Hennecke
Located in Antwerp, BE
1950s wooden fireman sculpture or fire-fighter sculpture. This original old fireman was made for Hennecke, a German company who is known for wooden carnival sculptures. The fireman...
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German Folk Art 20th Century Decorative Objects

Materials

Wood

Pair, Sampson French Porcelain Famille Rose Medallion Pallet Porcelain Urns
Located in Atlanta, GA
Samson & Cie was operated by four generations in Paris and Montreauil-sous-Bois from 1845 to 1979/1980. It was first established by Edme Samson (Paris 1810 – 1891) at 7, Rue Vendôme ...
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French Chinese Export 20th Century Decorative Objects

Materials

Enamel

Mid-century modern signed coquille bowl made by Paul Kedelv Flygsfors for Flyg
Located in Hamburg, DE
Mid-century modern signed "coquille" bowl made by Paul Kedelv Flygsfors for Flyg Indulge in the allure of vintage glass artistry with this extraordinary and generously sized hand-blo...
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Swedish Vintage 20th Century Decorative Objects

Materials

Glass

Mid-Century Italian Large White Porcelain Greyhound or Whippet
Located in Chicago, IL
This vintage Italian midcentury white porcelain sculpture, artfully depicts an obedient greyhound dog. The greyhound, known for its slender, streamlined body and swift agility, is po...
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Italian Mid-Century Modern 20th Century Decorative Objects

Materials

Porcelain

Tommi Parzinger Elegant Pair of Brass Candelabra 1950s (Signed)
Located in New York, NY
Pair of elegant three stick candelabra in polished brass by Tommi Parzinger for Dorlyn Silversmiths, American 1950's (signed on bases “Dorlyn Silversmiths”). Each engraved with Parzi...
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American Mid-Century Modern Vintage 20th Century Decorative Objects

Materials

Brass

Art Deco Vintage Nickel Glass Flower Stand 1930s
Located in Vienna, AT
Art Deco vintage flower stand from nickel plated metal and glass, Germany 1930s. An outstanding and sophisticated Art Deco nickel plated flower stand with four glass shelves shows a ...
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German Art Deco Vintage 20th Century Decorative Objects

Materials

Metal

Rattan and Brass Italian Centerpiece Tray Basket, 1970s
Located in Barcelona, ES
Mid-Century Modern brass and rattan round tray basket or centerpiece. It has a brass trim covering the top and brass handles at both sides. Handcraft...
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Italian Mid-Century Modern 20th Century Decorative Objects

Materials

Brass

Magnificent group of 8 brutalist hand crafted clay heads. Belgium 1960's
Located in BAAMBRUGGE, NL
A unique set of eight intense pieces of true art. One piece has minor damage. Not disturbing. Clay, pottery earthenware hand crafted heads. We could not find out the artist name but ...
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Belgian Brutalist Vintage 20th Century Decorative Objects

Materials

Clay

Vintage Plaster Composite Bust of Marcus Cicero
Located in Troy, MI
Found in England, this vintage plaster composite bust of Marcus Cicero dates from the 1980s. Classic Roman bust is a timeless piece. Unknown maker. Very good vintage condition.
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English Classical Roman Vintage 20th Century Decorative Objects

Materials

Plaster

Large Pair of French Rococo Style Ormolu-Mounted Cut Glass Vases
Located in London, GB
Large pair of French Rococo style ormolu-mounted cut glass vases French, 20th Century Height 89cm, width 43cm, depth 32cm The vases are crafted from high quality materials, their ...
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French Rococo 20th Century Decorative Objects

Materials

Ormolu

Lalique "Cigogne" Vase From the Linda Ronstadt Collection
Located in Los Angeles, CA
From the esteemed collection of Lind Ronstadt comes this Rene Lalique, "Cigognes" glass vase, model 965, designed circa 1926. Signed with a moulded intaglio mark R Lalique.
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French Vintage 20th Century Decorative Objects

Materials

Glass

Art Deco Candlestick with Frog in Pewter, 1934
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Art Deco Candlestick with Frog in Pewter, 1934 Additional Information: Material: Pewter Style: Mid century, Scandinavian Produced by GAB in Sweden Dimensions (W x D x H): 9.5 x 9.5 ...
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Swedish Scandinavian Modern 20th Century Decorative Objects

Materials

Pewter

LIBERTY'S LONDON CAMEL SCULPTURE WiTH LOVELY AGED LEATHER ON HAND CARVED WOOD
Located in Pulborough, GB
We are delighted to present this camel sculpture with lovely aged leather on hand-carved wood. It has been made for Liberty's in London. This lovely camel has both great aesthetic ...
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British 20th Century Decorative Objects

Materials

Leather

Murano Glass Paperweight
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage Italian Murano glass paperweight hand blown with white "filigrana" - white filaments intricately superimposed and intertwined within the glass / Made in Italy, circa 1960s Me...
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Italian Mid-Century Modern 20th Century Decorative Objects

Materials

Murano Glass

A post war textured stoneware sculpture bust, signed - British School
Located in London, GB
Wonderful execution and modelling, with a highly textured and layered technique resonant of other artists of the period such as Lucian Freud. This rare and sensitive period depiction...
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British Mid-Century Modern Vintage 20th Century Decorative Objects

Materials

Stoneware

Pair of Lucite & Rattan Squared Picture Frame Christian Dior Style, Italy, 1970s
Located in Rome, IT
Pair of squared picture frames in lucite and rattan in the style of Christian Dior. Made in Italy in the 1970s. The circular lucite photo holder has a ...
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Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 20th Century Decorative Objects

Materials

Cane, Rattan, Lucite, Plexiglass

Kerr Edwardian Art Nouveau Sterling Silver Picture Frame
Located in New York, NY
Edwardian Art Nouveau sterling silver picture frame. Made by William B. Kerr in Newark, ca 1910. Rectangular window in surround with acid-etched ornament: Leaves and berries entwined...
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American Art Nouveau 20th Century Decorative Objects

Materials

Sterling Silver

Antique 20th Century Gilt Bronze Butterfly By Carl Kauba (1865-1922)
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
A early 20th Century metamorphic painted gilt bronze butterfly by Austrian maker Carl Kauba (1865 - 1922), modelled as a butterfly perched on a foliate base, opening to reveal a nude...
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Austrian Other Antique 20th Century Decorative Objects

Materials

Marble, Bronze

1970s Vintage Italian Mottled Red & Grey Molten Ceramic Highly Glazed Vase
Located in London, GB
A large 1970s mottled red and grey ceramic glazed vase. The bulbous body of an intense mottled red with a wonderful shimmering glaze narrows towards the neck where the colour turns...
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Italian Mid-Century Modern 20th Century Decorative Objects

Materials

Ceramic, Pottery

1950s Modernist Abstract Wooden Figurative Sculpture
Located in Oakland, CA
A 1950s modernist hand carved figurative abstract sculpture in walnut. A symmetrical form with flowing movement in its shape, starting from the top and with its culmination at its wi...
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American Mid-Century Modern Vintage 20th Century Decorative Objects

Materials

Walnut

OLD CHINESE BAMBOO BRUSH POT DRiED FLOWER VASE
Located in Pulborough, GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this old Chinese bamboo brush pot dried flower vase. The brush pot or vase is handcrafted from high-quality bamboo, showcasing the natural beaut...
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Chinese 20th Century Decorative Objects

Materials

Bamboo

Early 20th Century American Cast Iron Eagle
Located in Chicago, IL
This early 20th century American cast iron Bald Eagle statue captures the majestic strength and spirit of this national symbol. With its wings fully spread and poised for flight, the...
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American Folk Art 20th Century Decorative Objects

Materials

Iron

J.L. Lobmeyr „Lights of Vienna“ Pair Candleholders, Faceted Swarovski Crystals
Located in Vienna, AT
Delightful pair of petite Mid-Century modernist candle holders / candlesticks, designed in 1963 by Hans Harald Rath and manufactured by J. L. Lobmeyr Vienna/Austria in the 1980s. Cra...
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Austrian Mid-Century Modern 20th Century Decorative Objects

Materials

Crystal, Brass, Nickel

Enchanting French Art Deco Sculpture of Lady with Fan and German Shepherd
Located in Hopewell, NJ
French Art Deco sculpture possibly by Tedd, France, 1930s. "Lady and German shepherd". Cold painted spelter and marble. Raised on a marble base. Intricate details in the lady's fan a...
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French Art Deco Vintage 20th Century Decorative Objects

Materials

Marble, Spelter

1950s Marianne Starck Triangular Black White Handmade Bowl, 1950s
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Sculptural and graphically stunning Scandinavian midcentury modern warm anthracite black and white decorative centerpiece bowl. Hand-carved organic animalistic relief pattern of styl...
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Danish Scandinavian Modern 20th Century Decorative Objects

Materials

Ceramic, Pottery, Stoneware

Gaston Hauchecorne, Malay Pirate Bronze Sculpture, France 1900s
Located in PARIS, FR
Superb bronze sculpture with green patina hues by Gaston Hauchecorne, France 1920s. Representation of a Malay pirate holding on to the railing of a ship with on hand and to the steer...
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French Romantic Vintage 20th Century Decorative Objects

Materials

Bronze

Japanese Rare Large Bird Sculpture, Modernist Masterpiece
Located in South Burlington, VT
Beautiful and Rare example- first we have seen in this exquisite simple modernist bird form. The artist , Hiramatsu Koshun ( 1896-1975) lived in Osaka and studied under Ktsura Kosh...
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Japanese Showa 20th Century Decorative Objects

Materials

Iron

Vintage George Nelson / Howard Miller Multi-color Spike / Starburst Clock
Located in Buffalo, NY
Iconic Vintage George Nelson / Howard Miller Multi-color Spike / Starburst Electric Wall Clock,, Amazing colors,, wonderful patina,, retains original Howard Miller label,, Tested and...
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American Mid-Century Modern Vintage 20th Century Decorative Objects

Materials

Metal

English Porcelain Royal Crown Derby Covered Urn, circa 1900
Located in New York, NY
Signed Desire Leroy. Désiré Leroy apprenticed at the Sèvres factory in the mid 19th century. At the age of 38, he moved from France to take an appointment at Minton. In 1890, he was ...
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Antique 20th Century Decorative Objects

Materials

Porcelain

Antique South American Coin Silver Dish Comprised of Brazilian Reis
Located in New York, NY
South American dish, ca 1920. Lozenge-form with flared rim and 3 splayed supports comprising Brazilian 1000 Reis coins minted in the first two decades of the twentieth century. A gre...
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Brazilian 20th Century Decorative Objects

Materials

Silver

August Otto for Johann Maresch, a Pair of Jugend Vases, ca 1900.
Located in Skanninge, SE
Great pair of Art Nouveau dragon vases by August Otto for Johann Maresch. Depicting a dragon circling the vase. Austria, late 19th century. With signature and impressed mark JM / 166...
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Austrian Art Nouveau 20th Century Decorative Objects

Materials

Terracotta

Antique plaster Bust of Cupid After Francois Duquesnoy (1597-1643)
Located in New York, NY
Antique Grand Tour plaster bust of a cherub after the original model by Francois Duquesnoy (1597-1643) dating from the early 20th century. Likely of Italian or French origin.
Category

French Grand Tour 20th Century Decorative Objects

Materials

Plaster

David Cressey Flame-Glaze Planter for Architectural Pottery
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A bell-shaped planter by David Cressey for the Pro/Artisan collection by Architectural Pottery with Cressey’s signature “Flame Glaze.” This planter has a wide round opening, wide set...
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American Mid-Century Modern Vintage 20th Century Decorative Objects

Materials

Ceramic

Beautiful Letter Stand in Art Deco with Thuja burl from the 1930s
Located in Knivsta, SE
A Beautiful Letter Stand with Thuja burl from the 1930s. Very period Art Deco design. The letter stand designed with a drawer, rack for letters and pens. Wear consistent with age an...
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French Art Deco Vintage 20th Century Decorative Objects

Materials

Wood

Massive Mid-Century Modern Sgraffito Ceramic Floor Vase
Located in New York, NY
This monumental ceramic floor vase with still life and abstract carved motifs in the sgraffito technique dates from the mid to late 20th century and is apparently unsigned. In excel...
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American Mid-Century Modern 20th Century Decorative Objects

Materials

Ceramic

1960s Astonishing Sculpture Vase By Ca Dei Vetrai. Made in Italy
Located in Milano, IT
1960s Astonishing sculpture vase by Ca dei Vetrai in Murano glass. Made in Italy. The item is in excellent condition. Dimension: diameter 6,69 x 10,62 H inches diameter cm 17 x cm 27 H
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Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 20th Century Decorative Objects

Materials

Murano Glass

Mid Century Wide-Mouth Murano Glass Vase
By Ragazzi Murano
Located in Miami, FL
Mid-Century wide mouth murano glass vase in degradé of Red, Purple and Yellow.
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Italian Mid-Century Modern 20th Century Decorative Objects

Materials

Glass

David Cressey Pro/Artisan Flame-Glaze Urn for Architectural Pottery
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Planter by David Cressey for Architectural Pottery's Pro/Artisan collection with Cressey’s signature “Flame Glaze” in yellow and orange tones. This planter has slightly bowed sides a...
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American Mid-Century Modern Vintage 20th Century Decorative Objects

Materials

Ceramic

Sunshine Yellow Powder-Coated Decorative Swan Bowl, Mid-Century Modern England
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
This is a unique English decorative bowl, functional as well as fun. There are many uses for this versatile freshly powder-coated bright sunshine yellow piece. This bowl features two...
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English Mid-Century Modern Vintage 20th Century Decorative Objects

Materials

Metal

Antique South American Coin Silver Dish Comprising Brazilian Reis
Located in New York, NY
South American dish, ca 1920. Hexagonal with flared rim comprising Brazilian 500 Reis coins minted from the 1850s to 1880s. Three cast leaf-mounted paw supports. A great way to give ...
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Brazilian 20th Century Decorative Objects

Materials

Silver

Italian Carrara Marble Bust of Female by Eduardo Rossi
Located in New York, NY
Marble bust of a female in neoclassical robes by the Italian master, Eduardo Rossi (1867-1926), measuring 21.5 inches tall.
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Italian Neoclassical 20th Century Decorative Objects

Materials

Carrara Marble

Bernhard Bloch Terracotta Sculpture of a Tipsy Dog in Checkered Trenchcoat
Located in Stockholm, SE
Bernhard Bloch terracotta sculpture of a booze hound in checkered trenchcoat. Whimsical antique portrait of a tipsy terracotta dog laying on its side by Bernard Bloch and stamped BB...
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Austrian Art Nouveau Antique 20th Century Decorative Objects

Materials

Terracotta

Art Deco panther Sculpture, gold, France 1935
Located in Saarbruecken, DE
Art Deco panther Sculpture Ceramic golden patinated. France 1935
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French Art Deco Vintage 20th Century Decorative Objects

Materials

Ceramic

Accordion Squeaky Toy „Tomcat“ by Libuse Niklova for Fatra
Located in Vienna, AT
Libuse Niklova for Fatra Napajedla, Czechoslovakia, four-legged construction in the shape of an abstract cat made of different colored plastic (black, white, orange and green). Marke...
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Czech Mid-Century Modern Vintage 20th Century Decorative Objects

Materials

Plastic

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