20th Century Baccarat Crystal Decorative Owl Sculpture

Introducing a captivating work of art, this beautiful mid-20th century English porcelain decorative owl sculpture is a charming addition to any fine collection. The sculpture showcases a majestic owl perched gracefully on a tree trunk, exuding a sense of natural elegance and wisdom. The owl is meticulously crafted with deep glazed brown hues that bring out the intricate details of its feathers and expressive eyes. This exquisite finish enhances the sculpture's lifelike appearance, making it a stunning focal point in any room. Standing at approximately 11.5 inches tall by 6.5 inches wide and 4.5 inches deep, this sculpture is a delightful piece that offers a touch of nature's beauty. It is in excellent condition, free from chips, cracks, or repairs, with only minor age-related wear that adds character and authenticity. Whether displayed as a standalone art piece or as part of a curated collection, this English porcelain owl sculpture...

Beautifully hand crafted baccarat crystal decorative centerpiece bowl. The piece is in excellent condition. Maker's mark etched underneath. Minor shelves wear. The centerpiece measur...

Mid-20th century pair porcelain decorative vases / pieces with exterior gilt design details. Each vase is in great vintage condition. Maker's mark undersigned & numbered. Each vase s...

Mid-20th century tall decorative piece or vase with gold flecks design details. The piece is in great vintage condition. Minor wear consistent with age / use. Maker's mark undersigne...

Antique early 20th century German Hanau solid silver figure modelled as a standing stork. The statue is stunningly well-refined and realistically modelled in every small detail, it s...

Brass decorative centerpiece is an original decorative object realized in the mid-20th century. Original chiseled brass. Made in Italy. The dish is decorated with several g...

This French Art Deco crystal centerpiece embodies the elegance and craftsmanship of the early 20th century. Perfect for luxury decor, collectors, or as a statement display piece, thi...

A French 1970s Gold and bronze clam shell center peice sculpture with three large quartz and amethyst crystal clusters. Signed Biography: Claude Boeltz was born in Paris in 1937. The fourth generation in a line of artists, from his early childhood Boeltz was interested in disciplines as far ranging as sculpture, painting, ceramics, architecture, and blacksmithing. From the very start he was fascinated by what would become life long inspirations—anatomy and geology. His first apprenticeship was with the sculptor Henri Molins, which was followed by apprenticeships at the prominent Susse and Houdot foundries. His last was with Soudoun, under whose tutelage he was honored with the national “Best Worker in France” award. During these apprenticeships Boeltz took night classes at the Boule School, the Gambetta School, and at the Academy of Art in Paris. He would eventually take degrees from all three. On Sundays he went to museums, particularly the Louvre, where he sought out work in the Louis XIII - Louis XVI styles. He also spent long hours in study of the many artists he admired, such as Bersus, Meunier, Giacometti, Ponpon, Chipparus, Dali, Dajou, and Ruhlman. After these apprenticeships he tried to establish himself in the Riviera, where he befriended, and briefly collaborated with Picasso. Boeltz’s time in this vibrant community was, however, cut short—in the early 1960s he was called into the French military. While on tour in the Sahara he carved miniatures, and would carry them in his baggage from base to base. One that survived—a replica of the Arc d’triumph—was later offered to President Eisenhower on behalf of the French Army. Upon leaving the service Boeltz established a foundry in the Loire, and by the late 1960s his work, now enormously popular, was shown all over Europe. In the early 1970s he met the sculptor Cesar. The famous sculptor’s “compression” pieces inspired Boeltz to create the work for which he would soon become best known. Boeltz’s “exploded” bronze works were pieces plated with 24 karat gold made to look like liquid gold crystalized an instant after explosion. Boeltz augmented this unique medium with vibrant details, often with African emeralds, but with other stones or unusual materials as well. In his famous Cleopatra, dedicated to Elizabeth Taylor and installed in Georve V hotel in Paris, the artist employed metacrylite as a base and for its veil. The immediate success of these “exploded” works allowed Boeltz to build two foundries devoted largely to their creation, one in the Faubourg St. Honore’ in Paris, and the other in Fontenay Sous Bois. “Exploded” works from the foundries were presented and sold at Fred’s Jewelers...