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Period: Early 20th Century
Art Nouveau Jugendstil cameo glass vase
Located in Fairfax, VA
beautiful art nouveau/Jugendstil cameo glass in green with light green background white inside vase.
Category

French Jugendstil Vintage Early 20th Century Decorative Objects

Materials

Art Glass

A most impressive bronze bust of a 1920s South American gentleman.
Located in Central England, GB
This most unusual almost life sized heavily cast bronze bust depicts a very smart most likely South American gentleman dressed in a double breasted suit jacket with a shirt and tie. ...
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French American Classical Early 20th Century Decorative Objects

Materials

Bronze

Art Deco Bronze Sculpture Rabbit by Eduard Marcel Sandoz, Susse Freres, 1920
Located in Buenos Aires, Olivos
Art Deco silver plated bronze sculpture of a rabbit hare. Lovely paperweight. Edouard Marcel Sandoz (1881-1973). Signature/ Marks: Ed.M. Sandoz - Susse Fre'...
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French Art Deco Early 20th Century Decorative Objects

Materials

Bronze

Antique French Art Deco Figural Spelter & Onyx Garniture Mantel Clock Set Uriano
Located in Dayton, OH
An exceptional and difficult to find Art Deco Garniture Clock Set depicting a young lady looking down at birds below. Set between lovely Garnitures of cups or vases with tapered shap...
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Art Deco Early 20th Century Decorative Objects

Materials

Onyx, Spelter

Large Chinese Floral Cloisonne Enamel Vase W Stand
Located in New York, NY
A large rare Chinese enamel over brass vase. The unusual shaped vase is adorned with polychrome images of flowers surrounded by floral and wavy motifs against a bright turquoise back...
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Chinese Meiji Early 20th Century Decorative Objects

Materials

Enamel, Brass

Pair of Early 20th Century Covered Delft Desvres Vase
Located in Pease pottage, West Sussex
Pair of Early 20th Century Desvres Delft Covered Vase. Profusely decorated with bird finials to lids. One small Chip to rim of one vase France Circa 1920.
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Early 20th Century Decorative Objects

Materials

Pottery

Francesco LA MONACA : "Nude", Unique Art nouveau marble sculpture, c. 1910-15
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Francesco LA MONACA (1882-1937, France/ Italy / USA) : "Nude" Original hand carved unique sculpture made in white Carrara marble mounted on a rectangular fine black Belgium marble ...
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French Art Nouveau Vintage Early 20th Century Decorative Objects

Materials

Belgian Black Marble, Carrara Marble

Rare & Sturdy Pair of Brutalist Forged Wrought Iron Candlesticks / Candleholders
Located in Lisse, NL
Stylish and very strong pair of timeless candle sticks. If you are looking for beautiful Arts & Crafts antiques to grace your living space then this hand-crafted and timeless pair c...
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English Arts and Crafts Early 20th Century Decorative Objects

Materials

Wrought Iron

Camille FAURE (1874-1956), Beautiful ball shaped vase poppy-decorated
Located in Paris, FR
The vase is ball-shaped and poppy-decorated adjoined to each other in pink and red colors on a deteriorating background; light blue color towards the collar and up to earthy green ...
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French Art Deco Vintage Early 20th Century Decorative Objects

Materials

Brass, Enamel

Antique French White and Blue Enamel Canister Set - 6 Pieces
Located in Centennial, CO
This charming vintage French enamel canister set consists of six lidded canisters. They are white enamel with a hint of pale blue. The ...
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French French Provincial Early 20th Century Decorative Objects

Materials

Enamel

Silver Crest Arts & Crafts Sterling Silver on Bronze Vase
Located in South Bend, IN
A beautiful Arts & Crafts period sterling silver on bronze large floral vase By Silver Crest (the mark of Smith Metal Arts Co.), an offshoot of Heintz Art Metal Shop USA, Early 20t...
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American Arts and Crafts Early 20th Century Decorative Objects

Materials

Sterling Silver, Bronze

Gilt Bronze Sculpture by Emmanuel Villanis, Early 20th Century.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Gilt bronze sculpture by Emmanuel Villanis, Early 20th Century. An Art Nouveau period sculpture, circa 1900 by Emmanuel Villanis, representing a bust of a young woman, the Bohemian,...
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French Art Nouveau Early 20th Century Decorative Objects

Materials

Bronze

Large French Art Deco Plaster Children Sculpture, 1920s
Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR
Large French Art Deco plaster children sculpture, France, 1920s. "Retour des champs" that means "Return from the fields". Young teenager carrying a child on his back. Polychrome plas...
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French Art Deco Vintage Early 20th Century Decorative Objects

Materials

Plaster

old french sarreguemines majolica JAR with lid 1920s ceramic cookie jar
Located in Mannheim, DE
Very beautiful lidded ceramic jar, Sarreguemines France, around 1920s. Pot with basket surface, lid with strawberry decor. Dimensions in cm: Height measured from bottom to rim 8,5 ...
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French Art Deco Vintage Early 20th Century Decorative Objects

Materials

Ceramic

Antique Tang-Style Horse Sculpture
Located in San Diego, CA
The beautifully hand carved Chinese wood horse is in the style of those produced during the Tang Dynasty. The material is a dark wood with remnant of red paint. Parts were carved sep...
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Chinese Chinoiserie Early 20th Century Decorative Objects

Materials

Wood

Scandanavian Wall Clock Antique Carved Rococo Giltwood Clocks
Located in Potters Bar, GB
Gorgeous antique Scandanavia wall clock in giltwood In the rococo manner and we date this to circa 1920 Please come and view in our North London / Hertfordshire antiques showroom, op...
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Vintage Early 20th Century Decorative Objects

Materials

Giltwood

Large Pair of 19th Century Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Vases Birds in Blossoming F
Located in New York, NY
A pair of large antique Japanese, late Meiji era, enamel copper vases. The urn shaped vases are adorned with polychrome images of birds in blossoming flowers against a bright turquoi...
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Japanese Meiji Early 20th Century Decorative Objects

Materials

Enamel, Copper

Chinese Blue and White Rice Bowl, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
This late 19th century footed bowl would have been offered by Chinese traders traveling along the Silk Road in exchange for spices or gems. The Chinese a...
Category

Chinese Qing Early 20th Century Decorative Objects

Materials

Porcelain

Tiffany American Modern Hand-Hammered Sterling Silver Box
Located in New York, NY
Modern sterling silver box. Made by Tiffany & Co. in New York, ca 1920. Rectangular with straight sides. Cover hinged with straight tab and gently curved top. Visible hand hammering....
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American Modern Early 20th Century Decorative Objects

Materials

Sterling Silver

Chinese Green Glazed Lotus Motif Vase
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Chinese green glazed lotus motif vase, with three handles.
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Chinese Chinese Export Early 20th Century Decorative Objects

Materials

Ceramic

Gorham English Edwardian Modern Sterling Silver Box, 1912
Located in New York, NY
Edwardian Modern sterling silver box. Made by Gorham Manufacturing Co. in Birmingham in 1912. Rectangular with straight sides and curved corners. Cover hinged with curved top and scr...
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English Modern Vintage Early 20th Century Decorative Objects

Materials

Sterling Silver

Antique French Church Candelabra
Located in Hellerup, DK
Large antique French gilded brass church candelabra decorated with lilies, grapes, leafs and delicate porcelain flowers. The candelabra can hold seven candles. These antique French candelabras used...
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French Antique Early 20th Century Decorative Objects

Materials

Brass

Magnificent Central African Carved Exotic Wood Statue, circa 1900 -1X25
Located in Bordeaux, FR
Immerse yourself in the rich cultural heritage of Central Africa with this magnificent large-scale statue, crafted from exotic wood and dating back to circa 1900. This striking piece of African art showcases exceptional craftsmanship and intricate detailing, capturing the essence of traditional sculptural forms. Standing tall with impressive dimensions, this statue depicts a graceful female nude figure, exuding a sense of elegance and beauty. The artisan's skillful handiwork is evident in the meticulously carved details, from the fluid contours of the body to the subtle facial features and flowing lines of the hair. Crafted from exotic wood native to the region, this statue embodies the cultural and artistic traditions of Central Africa, serving as a testament to the creativity and ingenuity of its creators. Whether displayed as a focal point in a curated art collection or as a statement piece in a contemporary interior, this extraordinary statue is sure to captivate and inspire. With dimensions of Height 69 cm x Length 18 cm x Width 15 cm, this very large African wood statue...
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Antique Early 20th Century Decorative Objects

Materials

Wood

French Art Deco Plaster Child Reading a Book Sculpture, 1920s
Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR
French Art Deco plaster child sculpture, France, 1920s. Child reading a book. Polychrome plaster. Measures: height : 11.4"(29cm), width : 9.2"(23.5cm), depth : 7.5"(19cm). Signed and...
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French Art Deco Vintage Early 20th Century Decorative Objects

Materials

Plaster

Vintage Lidded Soap Dish, English, Glass, Bathroom Tray, Art Deco, Circa 1930
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a vintage lidded soap dish. An English, art glass bathroom tray in Art Deco taste, dating to the early 20th century, circa 1930. Wonderful green glass with an appealing dec...
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British Art Deco Early 20th Century Decorative Objects

Materials

Art Glass

Royal Copenhagen Porcelain Figure of "Boy Shepherd on Rock"
Located in New York, NY
Designed by Christian Thomsen.
Category

Danish Early 20th Century Decorative Objects

Materials

Porcelain

Kashmir Box
Located in Tampa, FL
Turn of the century wooden Kashmir box. Hand painted with a striking black bird in the center surrounded by red and black accented leaves.
Category

Indian Antique Early 20th Century Decorative Objects

Materials

Wood, Paint

Chinese Dark Glaze Kitchen Jar, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
As evidenced by the interior glaze, this stoneware vessel was once used in a provincial Qing-dynasty kitchen for storing or fermenting food and condiments. The small kitchen jar has ...
Category

Chinese Qing Early 20th Century Decorative Objects

Materials

Terracotta

Antique Austrian Silver and Enamel Cigarette Case
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive antique Austrian 800 standard silver and enamel cigarette case; an addition to our silver smoking related silverware collection. This exceptional sterling silver cigarette case has a plain rectangular form with rounded corners. This Georg Adam Scheid silver and enamel cigarette case has a subtly curved form offering a comfortable fit in the majority of pockets. The anterior cover is embellished with an exceptional original enamel panel depicting a female wading through a vast amount of water, holding in her hands her skirt, boots and parasol. The posterior cover is ornamented with the contemporary engraved initials 'THW.' The rounded sides of this cigarette case are plain and unembellished. Each cover features a plain rounded thumbpiece in addition to a hallmarked push fit catch, which when released reveals two hinged compartments. This impressive example of continental silverware...
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Austrian Other Antique Early 20th Century Decorative Objects

Materials

Silver, Enamel

Chinese Pewter Trinket Dish, c. 1920
Located in Chicago, IL
For one short decade, from around 1910 to 1920, pewter was all the rage in China’s bustling commercial centers of Shanghai and Canton. Drawn to pewter’s soft, silvery glow, artists t...
Category

Chinese Early 20th Century Decorative Objects

Materials

Brass, Pewter

Tramp Art Box, Large Scale and Unusual Form. Circa 1900
Located in Stamford, CT
Large scale tramp art box of unusual form. At 2 feet wide quite impressive in scale and equally impressive in the ambition of the craftsman who created it. The geometry of the psuedo...
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American Folk Art Early 20th Century Decorative Objects

Materials

Wood

Japanese Taishō Period Sand Glaze Vase with Dripping Finish, circa 1900
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Japanese Taishō period sand glaze vase from circa 1900 with touches of brown dripping. This captivating vase from the Taishō period, dating back to circa 1900, is a testament to th...
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Japanese Early 20th Century Decorative Objects

Materials

Pottery

Black And Red Kashmir Box
Located in Tampa, FL
This box is wonderful. Colors are great orange, green, and gold. From Kashmir, India circa 1915 maybe earlier.
Category

Indian Vintage Early 20th Century Decorative Objects

Materials

Wood, Paint

Early 20th Century Dowry Chest Malabar Box from Kerala India
Located in Countryside, IL
Early 20th Century Dowry Chest Malabar Box from Kerala India This chest measures: 16.75 wide x 12.5 deep x 13 inches high We take our photos in a controlled lighting studio to show...
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Indian Agra Early 20th Century Decorative Objects

Materials

Metal, Brass

Scultura in bronzo Testa di giovane di Giuseppe Franzese inizi 900
Located in Catania, IT
Scultura in bronzo di Giuseppe Franzese dei primi del 900 che raffigura la testa di un giovanotto su una base di marmo. Le misure della scultura sono: Altezza cm 30 Larghezza cm...
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Vintage Early 20th Century Decorative Objects

Materials

Marble, Bronze

LE GRAS - ART NOUVEAU Blown glass ball vase
Located in TEYJAT, FR
LE GRAS - ART NOUVEAU Blown glass ball vase with fluted edge decorated with art nouveau scrolls and organic floral design. Gilt decoration to the rim and on the design. In lovely c...
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French Art Nouveau Early 20th Century Decorative Objects

Materials

Glass

Kai Nielsen for Bing & Grøndahl. Stoneware figurine. Little Bacchus with Grapes.
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Kai Nielsen (1882-1924) for Bing & Grøndahl. Stoneware figurine depicting "Little Bacchus with Grapes". From the Grape Harvest Series 1912. Marked. Perfect condition. First factory...
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Danish Vintage Early 20th Century Decorative Objects

Materials

Stoneware

Pottery Flower Plant Planter Cachepot Jardinière
Located in New York, NY
A turquoise urn-style pottery flower or plant pot planter cachepot jardinière, circa early-20th century. A beautiful small urn-like turquoise blue pottery planter...
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Early 20th Century Decorative Objects

Materials

Pottery

Art Deco Frosted Satin Glass Ballerina Female "Ramses" Powder Box
Located in Van Nuys, CA
This pink art deco frosted satin ballerina glass box, often called a woman's trinket box, is often referred to as a "Ramses" Box because a woman would ...
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Art Deco Vintage Early 20th Century Decorative Objects

Materials

Glass

Pair of Natural Hippopatomus Teeth Mounted Bookends, Turn-of-the-Century
Located in Miami, FL
Rare pair of natural hippo teeth bookends. Perfect to display your favorite books on a nightstand, mantel, dresser or shelf. Certainly a topic of conversation. The antique set of...
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South African Early 20th Century Decorative Objects

Materials

Bone, Wood

A Taisho period cloisonné box and cover with a watermill and Mount Fuji
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
A Taisho period cloisonné box and cover with a watermill and Mount Fuji, worked in wire and coloured musen(wireless) enamels with a watermill beneath an imposing view of Mount Fuji, ...
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Japanese Early 20th Century Decorative Objects

Materials

Wire

Chinese antique Wooden dog jewelry box or object holder, 1920s
Located in MIlano, IT
Chinese antique Wooden dog jewelry box or object holder, 1920s Jewelry box with retractable compartment in the shape of a lying dog, entirely made of dark wood. The dog's features ar...
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Chinese Vintage Early 20th Century Decorative Objects

Materials

Wood

A Highly Decorative 19th Century Hsun-ok (Offering Bowl), Burmese Circa 1920
Located in Ottawa, Ontario
A highly decorative and visually striking antique Burmese (Myanmar) food container, constructed by hand using turned wood & bamboo, then hand carved and decorated overall in a striki...
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Burmese Other Early 20th Century Decorative Objects

Materials

Wood, Lacquer, Bamboo

Golden Fleece Chrysomallos Winged Ram Bronze Mantle Urn
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Early 20th Century Bronze mantle urn with black composite base featuring the Greek Golden Fleece Chrysomallos decorative with black composite base. Measurements: Length: 14 3/4" Wid...
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American Antique Early 20th Century Decorative Objects

Materials

Bronze

Early 20th Century Cameo Etched Glass "Anemones Vase" by Emile Galle
Located in London, GB
An eye catching late 19th Century French cameo glass vase decorated with raised deep blue and purple flowers against a variegating yellow field. Exhibiting excellent detail and colou...
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French Art Nouveau Early 20th Century Decorative Objects

Materials

Glass

TETARD FRÈRES Pair of low Candelabras in solid silver CIRCA 1930
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Pair of low candelabras called “end of table” in solid silver, with four arms of light plus a central one. The octagonal base is topped by a shaft with four arms and finished with th...
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French Early 20th Century Decorative Objects

Materials

Silver

Art Deco Swallow Sculpture Signed Ruchot
Located in NANTES, FR
Art deco sculpture in silvered bronze, "Swallow in flight". Signed Ruchot with founder's stamp Marcel Guillemard, stamped "Bronze". On a black marble base, note a shine on the marble...
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French Art Deco Vintage Early 20th Century Decorative Objects

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Antique Spelter William Shakespeare Standing Sculpture Statue Philosopher 19"
Located in Dayton, OH
An antique sculpture portraying William Shakespeare leaning over a Grecian style column with books and a quill in hand. One of the books is marked La Jérusalem délivrée is a 1712 Fre...
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Early 20th Century Decorative Objects

Materials

Spelter

Pair of Antique Sterling Silver Photograph Frames - Made in 1922 - Large Size
Located in London, London
Hallmarked in Birmingham in 1922 by Horton & Allday, this large pair of Sterling Silver Photograph Frames, are plain in style, and stand on the original wooden easel backs. Each ph...
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English Art Deco Vintage Early 20th Century Decorative Objects

Materials

Sterling Silver

Arts and Crafts Two Tone Aluminum and Brass Art Deco Floor Standing Candelabra
Located in Van Nuys, CA
The Arts and Crafts Two Tone Aluminum and Brass Art Deco Floor Standing Candelabra is a unique piece that combines elements from both the Arts and Crafts movement and the Art Deco st...
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Arts and Crafts Antique Early 20th Century Decorative Objects

Materials

Aluminum, Copper

Early 20th Century Lacquer & Bamboo Cheroot Box, Burma
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Cheroot Box, Hsei-leit-taung Burma Early 20th century Bamboo, lacquer Measures: H: 9.25 in x D: 14 in :: 23.5 cm x 35.5 cm A specialty box for storing cigars. It exhibits an unusua...
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Burmese Tribal Early 20th Century Decorative Objects

Materials

Bamboo, Lacquer

Heintz Arts & Crafts Sterling Silver on Bronze Large Bowl
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Arts & Crafts period sterling silver on bronze floral bowl with verdigris green patina By Heintz Art Metal Shop USA, Early 20th Century Measures: 9"W x 9"D x 3"H. Very...
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American Arts and Crafts Early 20th Century Decorative Objects

Materials

Sterling Silver, Bronze

Early 20th c. Bronze Flying Fish Coin Dish c.1930
Located in San Francisco, CA
ABOUT An early 20th century bronze plated Flying Fish coin dish. CREATOR Unknown. DATE OF MANUFACTURE c.1930-1940. MATERIALS AND TECHNIQUES Bronze. CONDITION Good. ...
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Art Deco Early 20th Century Decorative Objects

Materials

Bronze

Limestone sculpture representing Marie Madeleine. 1940s.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Limestone sculpture representing Mary Magdalene. French work realized in the 1940s. Dimensions: H 89 x W 30 x D 21,5 cm Reference: LS53721509G
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French Early 20th Century Decorative Objects

Materials

Marble

Goldsmith Gustave Keller Pair of candelabras in sterling silver, art deco period
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Very nice pair of candelabras in solid silver, each candelabra has an octagonal base surmounted by a bouquet with five arms of light worked with cut sides, the socket in the center i...
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French Early 20th Century Decorative Objects

Materials

Silver

Art Nouveau Vase in and Sculpted Pewter from the Early Twentieth Century
Located in Milano, MI
Liberty vase in transparent glass and pewter carved with ladies, made in the early 20th century Ø cm 16 h cm 28 Art Nouveau is an international style of art, architecture, and appl...
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Italian Art Nouveau Vintage Early 20th Century Decorative Objects

Materials

Pewter

René Lalique Penthièvre vase
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Penthièvre" vase, also known as the "Fancy Fish" vase, in white hand-blown glass. Enhanced with a blue patina Signed "R.Lalique". Created in 1928. Size: H 26 cm Bibliography: Félix M...
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French Early 20th Century Decorative Objects

Materials

Glass

Daum vase with beetle. Nancy, 1918-1930.
By Daum
Located in Milano, IT
Orange vase made of multilayer blown glass with marbled effect, decorated with applied glass scarab. The insect is made by etching both the glass application and the body of the vase...
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French Other Vintage Early 20th Century Decorative Objects

Materials

Blown Glass

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