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Material: Silver
20th Century Italian Pure 990 Silver Grape Bunch
20th Century Italian Pure 990 Silver Grape Bunch

20th Century Italian Pure 990 Silver Grape Bunch

By Arval Argenti Valenza

Located in VALENZA, IT

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...

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Late 20th Century Italian Other Silver Sculptures

Materials

Sterling Silver

Antique Silver Plated Hand Bell Renaissance Revival 19th Century
Antique Silver Plated Hand Bell Renaissance Revival 19th Century

Antique Silver Plated Hand Bell Renaissance Revival 19th Century

By Elkington & Co.

Located in London, GB

Antique Silver Plated Renaissance Revival Hand Bell by the renowned silversmith and retailer, Elkington & Co, late 19th Century in date. The heavy cast bell surmounted with a cherub figure, the bell further worked with dancing cherubs. This bell is in truly excellent condition and is sure to make an outstanding contribution to your collection. Condition: In excellent condition, please see photos for confirmation. Dimensions in cm: Height 17 cm x Width 8.5 cm x Depth 8.5 cm Dimensions in inches: Height 7 inches x Width 3 inches x Depth 3 inches Elkington & Co was a silver manufacturer from Birmingham, England. The firm was founded by George Richards Elkington and his brother, Henry Elkington, in the 1830s. It operated under the name G. R. Elkington & Co. until 1842, when a third partner, Josiah Mason, joined the firm. It operated as Elkington, Mason, & Co. until 1861, when the partnership with Mason was terminated. The firm operated independently as Elkington & Co. from 1861 until 1963. It was then taken over by British Silverware...

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19th Century Antique Silver Sculptures

Materials

Silver Plate

20th Century Sterling Italian Silver Trout Sculpture on a Crystal Base
20th Century Sterling Italian Silver Trout Sculpture on a Crystal Base

20th Century Sterling Italian Silver Trout Sculpture on a Crystal Base

By Arval Argenti Valenza

Located in VALENZA, IT

Trout jumping out of the water in sterling silver made in casting and finished with chisel and then burnished. Positioned on a crystal base that enhances its balance and elegance By...

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1990s Italian Other Silver Sculptures

Materials

Crystal, Sterling Silver

Silver Plated Horse Head
Silver Plated Horse Head

Silver Plated Horse Head

Located in New York, NY

A circa 1960's Italian silver plated horse head. Measurements: Height: 8" Length: 6" Width: 2.5"

Category

1960s Italian Vintage Silver Sculptures

Materials

Metal, Silver Plate

3 oz. .Sterling Silver Stamped 925 Garlic Sculpture Italy
3 oz. .Sterling Silver Stamped 925 Garlic Sculpture Italy

3 oz. .Sterling Silver Stamped 925 Garlic Sculpture Italy

Located in San Diego, CA

Beautiful simple elegant sterling silver garlic stamped 925 well done piece brought from Italy.

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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Silver Sculptures

Materials

Sterling Silver

Austrian Belle Epoque Silver Plaque with Italian Renaissance Portrait
Austrian Belle Epoque Silver Plaque with Italian Renaissance Portrait

Austrian Belle Epoque Silver Plaque with Italian Renaissance Portrait

Located in New York, NY

Austrian Belle Epoque silver plaque with Italian Renaissance portrait, ca 1900. Rectangular with chased and engraved Leonardesque woman. Marked.

Category

Early 20th Century Austrian Renaissance Revival Silver Sculptures

Materials

Silver

Pair Of Antique Silver Clad Parrots
Pair Of Antique Silver Clad Parrots

Pair Of Antique Silver Clad Parrots

By Gabriella Binazzi, Buccellati

Located in Houston, TX

Pair Of Antique Silver Clad Parrots. Offered is an unusual pair of beautifully detailed silverplated parrot figures in the manner of Buccellati that date to the 1920's. These parrots...

Category

1920s Art Deco Vintage Silver Sculptures

Materials

Silver Plate

1980s Ruzzetti & Gow Italian Sterling Silver Spingle Tibia Fusus Shell
1980s Ruzzetti & Gow Italian Sterling Silver Spingle Tibia Fusus Shell

1980s Ruzzetti & Gow Italian Sterling Silver Spingle Tibia Fusus Shell

By Karl Springer

Located in San Diego, CA

Stunning vintage 1980s original Ruzzetti & Gow Italian sterling silver wrapped spindle tibia shell is 8.5" long. Has the original tag inside. Excellent table top decorative object. G...

Category

1980s Italian Vintage Silver Sculptures

Materials

Sterling Silver

1890 Sterling Silver King Arthur Knight by B. Neresheimer & Söhne Hanau
1890 Sterling Silver King Arthur Knight by B. Neresheimer & Söhne Hanau

1890 Sterling Silver King Arthur Knight by B. Neresheimer & Söhne Hanau

By B. Neresheimer & Sohne

Located in Van Nuys, CA

This antique sterling silver knight sculpture from the 19th century is based on the statue found at the Tomb of Maximilian I: King Arthur completed in 1513. Dressed in full medieval ...

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19th Century German Medieval Antique Silver Sculptures

Materials

Silver

Pair of Art Deco salt shakers silver and enameled
Pair of Art Deco salt shakers silver and enameled

Pair of Art Deco salt shakers silver and enameled

By David Andersen

Located in Buenos Aires, Argentina

This elegant pair of Art Deco salt shakers is a unique collector's item and a refined addition to the table. Crafted from Norwegian silver and enameled with great precision, they fea...

Category

1950s Norwegian Art Deco Vintage Silver Sculptures

Materials

Silver, Enamel

Peacock in silver with gold in perfect shape
Peacock in silver with gold in perfect shape

Peacock in silver with gold in perfect shape

Located in Porto, PT

Description: Silver peacock with perfectly shaped gold trim, richly defined cutouts and applications. Metal: Silver. Origin: Spanish. Brand: Estrela. Weight: 332.85 grams. Dimensions...

Category

20th Century European Silver Sculptures

Materials

Silver

Central Javanese Cast Silver Transcendent Buddha, 9th-12th Century, Indonesia
Central Javanese Cast Silver Transcendent Buddha, 9th-12th Century, Indonesia

Central Javanese Cast Silver Transcendent Buddha, 9th-12th Century, Indonesia

Located in Austin, TX

An exceedingly rare Javanese cast silver figure a Transcendent Buddha, probably the Dhayani Buddha Akshobhya, early classical Javanese period, 9th - 12th century, Java, Indonesia. ...

Category

15th Century and Earlier Javanese Antique Silver Sculptures

Materials

Silver

Set of Three Crystal and Silver German Swan Sculptures by Albert Bodemer 'ALBO'
Set of Three Crystal and Silver German Swan Sculptures by Albert Bodemer 'ALBO'

Set of Three Crystal and Silver German Swan Sculptures by Albert Bodemer 'ALBO'

Located in San Diego, CA

Set of three cut crystal and silver German swan sculptures by Albert Bodemer (ALBO), circa 1940s. The set was probably used as a salt cellar or candy dish. The swans wings on all thr...

Category

Late 20th Century German Silver Sculptures

Materials

Crystal, Silver

Gio Ponti Hand Sculpture by Sabattini
Gio Ponti Hand Sculpture by Sabattini

Gio Ponti Hand Sculpture by Sabattini

By Gio Ponti, Lino Sabattini

Located in Chicago, IL

Gio Ponti Hand Sculpture by Sabattini Silver-Plated Metal made in Italy 1978 Dimensions: 13½ h × 3¾ w × 3¼ d in

Category

1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Silver Sculptures

Materials

Metal, Silver Plate

Vintage Silver Plated Bronze Four Face Buddha Brahma Hindu Sculpture 20th C
Vintage Silver Plated Bronze Four Face Buddha Brahma Hindu Sculpture 20th C

Vintage Silver Plated Bronze Four Face Buddha Brahma Hindu Sculpture 20th C

Located in London, GB

This is an interesting and very unusual silver plated bronze bust of the famous four-faced Buddha. This history of this fascinating motif entails a fusion between the Hindu and Buddhist faiths. This high quality hot cast solid bronze was produced using the traditional "lost wax" process, otherwise known as the "cire perdue" method. Condition: In excellent condition, please see photos for confirmation. Dimensions in cm: Height 15 x Width 14 x Depth 14 & Weight 2.45 kg Dimensions in inches: Height 6 inches x Width 5 inches x Depth 5 inches & Weight 5.4 lbs The four faced Buddha at the Erawan Shrine, Bangkok is actually Lord Brahma who is one of the Trinity of Hindu Gods. The other two are Lord Vishnu, the sustainer and Lord Siva the destroyer. Brahma is said to be born from a lotus leaf sprouting from the navel of Vishnu. The Thais call Brahma, Than Tao MahaProm or Phra Phrom. When Indian scholars spread Buddhism to Thailand, they brought with them Hindu culture and folklore, which has been inextricably linked with Thai culture and beliefs. Brahma has four faces and eight hands; a feature that could have given rise to the name four faced Buddha. He is the god of creation, mercy and benevolence. He sits atop a lotus leaf; the lotus flower is commonly used for prayers at Thai shrines...

Category

1980s Vintage Silver Sculptures

Materials

Silver Plate, Bronze

Antique Victorian Pair of Silver Plated Eagle Salts 19th Century
Antique Victorian Pair of Silver Plated Eagle Salts 19th Century

Antique Victorian Pair of Silver Plated Eagle Salts 19th Century

Located in London, GB

This is a charming pair of antique Victorian silver plated salts each in the form of an eagle and in Baroque taste, circa 1880 in date. The beautifully cast salts each feature a de...

Category

1880s Late Victorian Antique Silver Sculptures

Materials

Silver Plate

Vintage Solid Bronze Silvered Dachshund Pendant Sculpture, Denmark
Vintage Solid Bronze Silvered Dachshund Pendant Sculpture, Denmark

Vintage Solid Bronze Silvered Dachshund Pendant Sculpture, Denmark

Located in Haddonfield, NJ

Charming vintage small animal pendant or statue of a dachshund dog. As found in Copenhagen, Denmark this versatile piece is made in silver-plated bronze. Great addition to a collecti...

Category

Early 20th Century Danish Arts and Crafts Silver Sculptures

Materials

Silver Plate, Bronze

Sterling Silver Rose
Sterling Silver Rose

Sterling Silver Rose

By Fratelli Lisi

Located in Milan, IT

At once symbolic and ornamental, the deft workmanship of the Florentine silversmith workshop Lisi Brothers achieves a life-likeness in this elegant sterling silver rose. The flower i...

Category

2010s Italian Silver Sculptures

Materials

Silver

Pair of Midcentury Metal Boats
Pair of Midcentury Metal Boats

Pair of Midcentury Metal Boats

Located in New York, NY

A pair of circa 1950's Italian pewter boats. Measurements: Height: 19.25" Length: 16.25" Width: 4.25" Height: 16" Length: 14.5" Width: 3.75"

Category

1950s Italian Vintage Silver Sculptures

Materials

Silver Plate, Pewter

Antique German Silver Table Pheasants
Antique German Silver Table Pheasants

Antique German Silver Table Pheasants

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

An exceptional, fine and impressive, large pair of antique German silver table pheasants, part of our continental ornamental silverware collection. These exceptional antique cast German silver table ornaments have been realistically modelled in the form of a pair of pheasants. Each of the silver pheasant ornaments has been embellished with fine details reproducing the plumage, in addition to the bird's anatomical features. These exceptional birds are embellished with the original tail feathers; the tails are larger than typical examples of this style. Both the large cock and hen is further ornamented with impressive cast silver hinged wings; the hinged components indicates the high quality of these pieces. These exceptional antique silver pheasant...

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1870s German Antique Silver Sculptures

Materials

Silver

Fantastic Sculpture in Silver and 1970s Gnome Stone Italian Design
Fantastic Sculpture in Silver and 1970s Gnome Stone Italian Design

Fantastic Sculpture in Silver and 1970s Gnome Stone Italian Design

Located in Palermo, Sicily

Fantastic sculpture in silver and 1970s gnome stone.

Category

1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Silver Sculptures

Materials

Stone, Silver

European Mid-Century Silvered Brass Pheasant Sculptures
European Mid-Century Silvered Brass Pheasant Sculptures

European Mid-Century Silvered Brass Pheasant Sculptures

Located in Las Vegas, NV

Pair of mid-century cast brass pheasant sculptures with a worn silvered finish, depicting a male and female bird. The figures are finely detailed with incised feather patterning ac...

Category

Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Silver Sculptures

Materials

Silver Plate, Brass

Glass Sculptural Pyramid Light
Glass Sculptural Pyramid Light

Glass Sculptural Pyramid Light

Located in Stamford, CT

Dramatic and unusual light sculpture. Amazing detail with miniature elongated cubes of clear glass individually sewn to each other by thin silver wire. A wonderful one-of-a-kind piece.

Category

1970s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Silver Sculptures

Materials

Silver, Wire

Rare Signed Gabriella Crespi Bird Silver Pelican Sculpture, 1970s, Italy
Rare Signed Gabriella Crespi Bird Silver Pelican Sculpture, 1970s, Italy

Rare Signed Gabriella Crespi Bird Silver Pelican Sculpture, 1970s, Italy

By Gabriella Crespi

Located in Vis, NL

Rare Signed Gabriella Crespi Pelican with Murano blown glass sculpture. 1970s, made in Italy. This piece is in near excellent condition. An amazing and seldom piece.  

Category

1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Silver Sculptures

Materials

Silver Plate

Antique Pair of Silver Rooster Stand, Decoration for Home Décor, Animal Figure
Antique Pair of Silver Rooster Stand, Decoration for Home Décor, Animal Figure

Antique Pair of Silver Rooster Stand, Decoration for Home Décor, Animal Figure

Located in Wembley, GB

Pair of Vintage Silvered Metal Fighting Roosters Decorative Sculptures Bring dramatic movement and sculptural elegance to your interiors with this striking pair of vintage silvered metal rooster figurines, beautifully modelled in dynamic fighting poses. Each rooster displays a remarkable sense of motion, with highly detailed plumage, sweeping tail feathers, and expressive posture capturing the proud, energetic spirit of the rooster in exquisite artistic form. Crafted with impressive attention to texture and form, the figurines feature deeply chased feather patterns and a bright silvered surface that reflects light beautifully. Their dynamic stance makes them ideal as statement decorative objects for consoles, display cabinets, mantelpieces, or curated collections of animal sculptures. Features Pair of vintage silvered metal roosters Highly detailed feather work and naturalistic modelling Dynamic and expressive fighting poses Decorative sculptures suitable for classical, eclectic, or contemporary interiors Perfect for collectors of ornithological art, animal figurines, or vintage silvered décor Condition Excellent vintage condition with light age-related surface character, adding depth and patina. Strong SEO Keywords Vintage silver rooster figurines, silvered metal bird sculptures, decorative rooster statues, fighting rooster art, vintage animal figurines, silver bird décor, collectible metal sculptures, ornamental roosters, antique-style rooster pairs...

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1940s Italian Hollywood Regency Vintage Silver Sculptures

Materials

Metal, Silver, Silver Plate, Sterling Silver

Vintage Sterling Silver Fox Ornament (1991)
Vintage Sterling Silver Fox Ornament (1991)

Vintage Sterling Silver Fox Ornament (1991)

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

An exceptional, fine and impressive vintage cast sterling silver fox model on plinth; an addition to our animal silverware collection. This exceptional, fine and impressive vintage ...

Category

1990s English Silver Sculptures

Materials

Sterling Silver

Peter Shire Anchorage Teapot for Memphis, 1982
Peter Shire Anchorage Teapot for Memphis, 1982

Peter Shire Anchorage Teapot for Memphis, 1982

By Rossi & Arcandi, Peter Shire

Located in Kansas City, MO

This is a rare "Anchorage Teapot" by designer and artist Peter Shire. Rossi e Arcandi for Memphis, Milano, 1982. The teapot is completely original and shows signs of wear to be expec...

Category

1980s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Silver Sculptures

Materials

Silver Plate, Brass

Vintage Mexican Sterling Silver Bird Table Ornament
Vintage Mexican Sterling Silver Bird Table Ornament

Vintage Mexican Sterling Silver Bird Table Ornament

By Tane Orfebres

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

An exceptional, fine and impressive antique Mexican sterling silver bird model; an addition to our animal related silverware collection. This exceptional vintage Mexican cast sterling silver table...

Category

1950s Mexican Vintage Silver Sculptures

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

Vintage Sterling Silver Tennis Trophies / Presentation Table Ornaments (1992)
Vintage Sterling Silver Tennis Trophies / Presentation Table Ornaments (1992)

Vintage Sterling Silver Tennis Trophies / Presentation Table Ornaments (1992)

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

An exceptional, fine and impressive pair of vintage English cast sterling silver tennis trophies / presentation table ornaments; an addition to our ornamental silverware collection. ...

Category

1990s English Silver Sculptures

Materials

Marble, Sterling Silver

1970s Bird Sculpture in Silver-plated Metal and Natural Stone
1970s Bird Sculpture in Silver-plated Metal and Natural Stone

1970s Bird Sculpture in Silver-plated Metal and Natural Stone

Located in Marbella, ES

Decorative sculpture depicting a bird in a searching pose, crafted from silver-plated metal with meticulous detail in the wings, legs, and head. The body incorporates a polished natu...

Category

Late 20th Century Spanish Silver Sculptures

Materials

Stone, Silver Leaf

1940s by Omero Taddeini Esoteric Masonic Silver Metal Sculpture Musical Box
1940s by Omero Taddeini Esoteric Masonic Silver Metal Sculpture Musical Box

1940s by Omero Taddeini Esoteric Masonic Silver Metal Sculpture Musical Box

Located in Brescia, IT

Rare musical box by Omero Taddeini Silver metal and wood base Perfect working order Perfect condition.

Category

1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Silver Sculptures

Materials

Metal, Silver

Antique Set of 4 Silver Rooster Stand, Decoration for Home Décor, Animal Figures
Antique Set of 4 Silver Rooster Stand, Decoration for Home Décor, Animal Figures

Antique Set of 4 Silver Rooster Stand, Decoration for Home Décor, Animal Figures

Located in Wembley, GB

Set of 4 Vintage Silvered Metal Fighting Roosters Decorative Sculptures Bring dramatic movement and sculptural elegance to your interiors with this striking pair of vintage silvered metal rooster figurines, beautifully modelled in dynamic fighting poses. Each rooster displays a remarkable sense of motion, with highly detailed plumage, sweeping tail feathers, and expressive posture capturing the proud, energetic spirit of the rooster in exquisite artistic form. Crafted with impressive attention to texture and form, the figurines feature deeply chased feather patterns and a bright silvered surface that reflects light beautifully. Their dynamic stance makes them ideal as statement decorative objects for consoles, display cabinets, mantelpieces, or curated collections of animal sculptures. Features Set of 4 vintage silvered metal roosters Highly detailed feather work and naturalistic modelling Dynamic and expressive fighting poses; one rooster is quite large, 2 are medium-sized, and one is smaller-sized, which keeps a nice variation in size. Decorative sculptures suitable for classical, eclectic, or contemporary interiors Perfect for collectors of ornithological art, animal figurines, or vintage silvered décor Condition Excellent Antique condition. Vintage silver rooster figurines, silvered metal bird sculptures, decorative rooster statues, fighting rooster art, vintage animal figurines, silver bird décor, Christmas decorations, Xmas gifts, collectible metal sculptures, ornamental roosters, antique-style rooster pairs...

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1940s Italian Hollywood Regency Vintage Silver Sculptures

Materials

Metal, Silver, Silver Plate, Sterling Silver

Mexican Abstract Brutalist Modernist Bracelet 925 Sterling Silver Cuff, 1960s
Mexican Abstract Brutalist Modernist Bracelet 925 Sterling Silver Cuff, 1960s

Mexican Abstract Brutalist Modernist Bracelet 925 Sterling Silver Cuff, 1960s

By Jack Boyd

Located in San Diego, CA

Wonderful abstract bracelet cuff. All in sterling silver haute couture - iconic. This piece is not only a ready to wear creation but also the most dynamic piece of modern sculpture. ...

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1960s Mexican Brutalist Vintage Silver Sculptures

Materials

Sterling Silver

9th Century Silver Processional Priest's Hats, Chimu Culture, Peru
9th Century Silver Processional Priest's Hats, Chimu Culture, Peru

9th Century Silver Processional Priest's Hats, Chimu Culture, Peru

Located in Point Richmond, CA

9th century silver processional priest's hats, Chimu culture, Peru. These silver hats were originally covered with fabric, as can be seen in the remaining surface pattern. The hol...

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15th Century and Earlier Peruvian Tribal Antique Silver Sculptures

Materials

Silver

Antique German Rococo Silver Lady’s Shoe Ornament
Antique German Rococo Silver Lady’s Shoe Ornament

Antique German Rococo Silver Lady’s Shoe Ornament

Located in New York, NY

German Rococo silver shoe ornament. Imported to England in 1897 by Benjamin Phillips. Chased scroll and floral ornament. Shell-capped upturned elf toe, open laced front, and plain hi...

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Late 19th Century German Rococo Revival Antique Silver Sculptures

Materials

Silver

Vintage Jack Boyd Brutalist Kinetic Sterling Silver Bangle Bracelet
Vintage Jack Boyd Brutalist Kinetic Sterling Silver Bangle Bracelet

Vintage Jack Boyd Brutalist Kinetic Sterling Silver Bangle Bracelet

By Jack Boyd

Located in Southampton, NJ

This striking hand-forged sterling silver bracelet by renowned artist Jack Boyd is a testament to his mastery of sculptural jewelry design. Featuring Boyd’s signature organic forms, ...

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20th Century American Brutalist Silver Sculptures

Materials

Sterling Silver

Pair of Antique German Sterling Silver Pheasants
Pair of Antique German Sterling Silver Pheasants

Pair of Antique German Sterling Silver Pheasants

Located in New York, NY

Pair of German sterling silver pheasants, ca 1920. The birds are caught midstride on scaly talons. The rooster has tucked-down wings and looks warily to the side while the hen is ner...

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Early 20th Century German Edwardian Silver Sculptures

Materials

Sterling Silver

Tiny Sterling Cast of a Sitting Bear
Tiny Sterling Cast of a Sitting Bear

Tiny Sterling Cast of a Sitting Bear

Located in Berghuelen, DE

Tiny Sterling Cast of a Sitting Bear Item e7246 A lovely sculpture of a sitting bear casted in sterling silver, Germany 1st half of the 20th century. 17,1 gramm, 0,60 oz. A wonderful...

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Early 20th Century German Victorian Silver Sculptures

Materials

Silver

Navajo Sterling Spirit Dancer by Toby Henderson
Navajo Sterling Spirit Dancer by Toby Henderson

Navajo Sterling Spirit Dancer by Toby Henderson

Located in Litchfield, CT

By Toby Henderson, Dine-Navajo, American, circa 1980s. This spectacular sterling figure of a Navajo spirit dancer by renowned Navajo silversmith Toby Henderson is highly detailed. Heavily worked and excessively concha stamped, it is the perfect way to connect with the spiritual world through Dine art! Excellent condition. Remarks: "Bring the balance of self and universe into your home." Size: 5 5/8 inches high by 2 inches wide Weight: 2.9 ozt Hallmarks: TH below a partial sun, maker's mark for Tobey Henderson...

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1980s American Native American Vintage Silver Sculptures

Materials

Sterling Silver

Antique German Hanau Rococo Silver Lady’s Shoe Ornament
Antique German Hanau Rococo Silver Lady’s Shoe Ornament

Antique German Hanau Rococo Silver Lady’s Shoe Ornament

By Karl Kurz, Hanau

Located in New York, NY

German Rococo silver shoe ornament, ca 1900. Chased floral ornament. Upturned elf toe, open laced front, and plain high heel. Marks include fineness stamp 800 and Hanau maker’s stamp...

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Early 20th Century German Rococo Revival Silver Sculptures

Materials

Silver

Owl Kachina Sculpture by Gaspar Camps in Sterling Silver & Turquoise
Owl Kachina Sculpture by Gaspar Camps in Sterling Silver & Turquoise

Owl Kachina Sculpture by Gaspar Camps in Sterling Silver & Turquoise

By Gaspar Camps

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Owl Kachina by Gaspar, sterling and turquoise figure. Some of the Turquoise is missing from the base as seen in photos. Marked sterling on bottom.

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1990s American Anglo-Indian Silver Sculptures

Materials

Stone, Aluminum, Sterling Silver

Extremely RareHarry Bertoia Necklace Sterling Silver Lapis Coral ca. 1940
Extremely RareHarry Bertoia Necklace Sterling Silver Lapis Coral ca. 1940

Extremely RareHarry Bertoia Necklace Sterling Silver Lapis Coral ca. 1940

By Harry Bertoia

Located in Bloomfield Hills, MI

Extremely rare combination pendant attached to custom-made chain by Harry Bertoia in sterling silver, containing one Lapis Lazuli and one Coral. This piece comes from a private collection. Provenance will accompany the piece. The work has been added to the Harry Bertoia Catalogue Raisonné and assigned the following catalogue raisonné number: D.JE.78. Although associated with Mid-Century Modern furniture, Harry Bertoia was originally a jewelry designer who used both sterling silver, precious stones and gem stones. The pendant measures: 1.25" long x 1" wide. The necklace measures: 11" length with a measurement of 22" overall length. The chain and closure are all handcrafted and in his unique design. Lapis Lazuli measures 20mm round supported by one 6 mm red coral. Total weight is 33 grams. The following is from Beverly H. Twitchell, PhD, author of Bertoia: The Metalworker, London: Phaidon, 2019. She provides a very informative critique of Bertoia and his jewelry. Wearable Art an Important Design for a Necklace “Before Harry Bertoia enrolled at the Cranbrook Academy of Art in 1937 he had already mastered traditional jewelers’ techniques, but his engagement with Modernism led him to invent and use more direct methods. Instead of precious metals and gems, Bertoia made jewelry that appealed through its design, craftsmanship and the nature of its materials. That approach would make Bertoia a direct predecessor of the American Studio Crafts movement. So complex and cumulative are human perception and memory that we often do not know from where our own ideas come and without firm evidence, it is impossible to think we can establish the origins of an artist’s ideas. While his jewelry is entirely modern, chokers with multiple small pendants had come from ancient Mediterranean cultures: Mesopotamia, Egypt, Greece and Italy, even from Europe and America at the turn of the last century. Did Bertoia see works in books, journals or at the Detroit Institute of Arts that resonated with him or did he invent this on his own, as he would so many other forms? Bertoia found inspiration in nature from an early age on a small farm in Italy and later in Cranbrook’s woods, on the beaches of southern California and in the fields near his home in eastern Pennsylvania where he lived after 1950. The fluidity and motion of the his jewelry characterize much of his art. In that spirit, too, he made jewelry that suited human anatomy and was animated by its wearer’s movement. Bertoia had the instincts of an engineer, as the intricacy of the present lot’s clasp and overall construction of the jewelry demonstrates. Large jewelry by Bertoia is very rare. A delight to the eye, and like all of Bertoia’s work it is timeless.” Harry Bertoia (1915 – 1978) was an Italian-born American artist, jewelry creator and modern furniture designer. He was born in San Lorenzo d-Arzene, Pordenone, Italy. At age 15 he moved to Detroit, Michigan to live with his older brother, Oreste. He quickly learned English and the bus schedule and enrolled in Cass Tech High School in Detroit (1930-1936) where he studied art and design and learned the skill of handmade jewelry making. At that time, there were three jewelry and metals teachers Louise Green...

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Silver Sculptures

Materials

Coral, Lapis Lazuli, Sterling Silver

Mid-Century Modern Joaquin Taller Sterling Silver Figural Bird Sculpture
Mid-Century Modern Joaquin Taller Sterling Silver Figural Bird Sculpture

Mid-Century Modern Joaquin Taller Sterling Silver Figural Bird Sculpture

Located in Hamilton, Ontario

This sterling silver figural bird or chicken was done by renowned South American silversmith Joaquin Taller in the period and style of Mid-Century Mode...

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Mid-20th Century Ecuadorean Mid-Century Modern Silver Sculptures

Materials

Agate, Sterling Silver

Spirals of Memory: Silver Miao Ceremonial Necklace
Spirals of Memory: Silver Miao Ceremonial Necklace

Spirals of Memory: Silver Miao Ceremonial Necklace

Located in New York, NY

Miao Tribe Silver Torque Necklace Mounted on Custom Metal Stand An exceptional Miao Tribe silver torque necklace, composed of eight crescent-sh...

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Early 20th Century Chinese Tribal Silver Sculptures

Materials

Silver

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