Mid-Century Italian Swan Jardinier

For your consideration, fleurdetroit presents this fanciful sculpture depicting a playful cockatoo. These mid-century, Italian sculptures are perfectly suited for any interior aesthe...

In the grand tradition of classical mythology, these four lead sculptures represent the original personifications of nature in all their seasonal aspects. Each figure has been creat...

A pair of parrots in China symbolizes affection, fidelity, and deep, enduring love. The parrot is also a powerful symbol of opportunity and the bearer of good news, drawing in positi...

Fleurdetroit presents for your consideration, this pair of antique, carved lions. Fresh to the market from an East Coast Estate, these lions are in search of their next home for the next century. Beautifully carved with an excellent patina only achieved by ages in an estate garden...

A truly unique find, rich with character, this metal well head is a patina lovers’ dream. Fantastical and perfectly aged, this piece fuels the imagination wi...

From the 1912 Vanderbilt Hotel in New York City, Manhattan, located on Park Ave. In the 20th century, the hotel business declined, and the Vanderbilt Hotel suffered foreclosure in 1935 during the Great Depression. In 1966, an investment group purchased the 54-year old structure with intentions of renovating it into a dual function office and apartment building. The top 18 floors would become studio and one-bedroom apartments while the lower floors would be offices and commercial space. “New aluminum-and-glass curtain walls are being erected to sheath the office floors, while the masonry façade of the hotel will be retained on the upper stories,” said one article. But that was just the beginning of the brutality. Penthouse apartments were being constructed on the roof, but the view was obstructed by the terracotta parapet and its massive sculptures. In June 1966 eighteen of the heads were removed, resulting in a gash in the roofline. “The heavy pieces were removed over a period of several days by a 10-man crew of the Drachman Demolition Company,” said The New York Times, “which used jack...

Mid Century Large Swan Figurine This figurine measures: 33 wide x 45 deep x 28.25 high We take our photos in a controlled lighting studio t...

Mid-Century brass candy dish. Having double sided swans with beautiful details.

Italian swan cachepot sculpture. Lovely ceramic swan in the form of a small planter cachepot, beautifully rendered with stamp marks for Este. Italy, mid...

French Rope Swan Adrien Audoux and Frida Minet , Circa 1960. Jardiniere or basket. 22 inches Lenght.

Murano glass swans, Italy, 1960s. Family items, bought by my great-grandparents during a pleasure trip. Intact. Note the large dimensions. Typical workm...

This fabulous vintage Italian Murano art glass sculpture is handcrafted, features a green and clear color design, and is in great condition. This vintage hand-blown glass swan...