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Small Murano Glass Sweet Pepper Fruit of 'A Canne' Glass A nice Murano parika fruit made of multicoloured a canne glass. artfour is an owner-managed trading company dealing with fa...

Amethyst Geode Stone on Iron Stand measurements are approx 18 w x 15 high x 5.5 deep with stand 15.5 high and base diameter is 8.

Unique Italian hand carved deer Sculpture made of timber.

A Vintage Massive live edge tree root sculpture. An absolute masterpiece from every angle this naturally occurring sculpture is a beauty to behold ...

Intriguing vintage object of art with an eccentric composition having an organic nautilus shell in a cast metal tree on a penshell base featuring a silver plate lizard with a tortois...

A very cool Mid-Century Modern palm frond / leaf sculpture on base in teak, circa 1970s. The piece is in very good vintage condition and measures 17.5W x 4"D x 3.5"H. A fun piece tha...

We have specialized in the sale of Art Deco and Art Nouveau and Vintage styles since 1982. If you have any questions we are at your disposal. Pushing the button that reads 'View All ...

We have specialized in the sale of Art Deco and Art Nouveau and Vintage styles since 1982. If you have any questions we are at your disposal. Pushing the button that reads 'View All From Seller'. And you can see more objects to the style for sale. Why are there so many antiques in Argentina? In the 1880 – 1940 there was a grate wave of immigration encouraged by the periods of war that were taking place. 1st World War took place between 1914 and 1918 2nd World War took place between 1939 and 1945 The immigrants options were New York or Buenos Aires. Tickets were cheap and in Buenos Aires they were welcomed with open arms, as it was a country where everything was still to be done. Argentina was the country of new opportunities, labour was needed and religious freedom was assured, in many cases the of the family travel first until they were settled and then the rest of the family members join them. In the immigrant museum “Ellis Island Immigrant Building” in New York you can se the promotional posters of the boats that would take them to a new life. Between the years 1895 and 1896, Argentina had the highest DGP (gross domestic product) per capita in the world according to the Maddison Historical Statistics index, this situation arose due to the large amount of food being exported to European countries, which were at war. The Argentinean ships left the port of Buenos Aires with food, but they returned with furniture, clothes and construction elements, (it´s common to see this the old buildings of the historic neighbourhood of San Telmo, the beams with the inscription “Made in England)”, as well as many markets that were built in Buenos Aires, such us the San Telmo Market, whose structure was brought by ship and afterwards assembled in 900 Defensa Street. With the great influence of European immigrants living in the country, the children of the upper classes travelled to study in France, resulting in the inauguration of “La Maison Argentinienne”, on 27th of June 1928, in the international city of Paris, which hosted many Argentinians that were studying in Frace. It´s the fourth house to be built after France, Canada and Belgium, being the first Spanish-speaking one. Still in place today (17 Bd Jourdan, 75014, Paris, France). Many of the children of these wealthy families who attended international art exhibitions, museums and art courses abroad, took a keen interest in the European style. This is why Buenos Aires was at the time referred as “The Paris of South America”. Between the years 1890 and 1920 more than a hundred Palaces were built on Alvear Avenue the most exclusive avenue in Buenos Aires. Today some of these palaces have been transformed into museums, hotels and embassies. In the year 1936, the Kavanagh building was inaugurated, it was the tallest reinforced concrete building in South America. During 1994 the American Society of Civil Engineers distinguished it as an “international engineering milestone”, and it´s now considered a World Heritage of Modern Architecture. At the time was common to hire foreign architects such as Le Corbusier, who visited Buenos Aires/Argentina in 1929 and in 1948 he drew up the blueprints for a house built in La Plata City (which was declared a World Heritage Site). In 1947, the Hungarian architect Marcelo Breuer designed “Parador Ariston” in the seaside city of Mar del Plata. After an Argentinean student at Harvard University convinced him to come to Argentina. He worked on an urban development project in the Casa Amarilla, area of La Boca. The Ukrainian architect, Vladimiro Acosta, arrives in Argentina in 1928 and worked as an architect until que moved to Brazil. Antonio Bonet, a Spanish architect who worked with Le Corbusier in Paris, arrives in Argentina in 1937, where he carried out several architectural works and in 1938 designs the well-known BFK chair. Andres Kálnay, of Hungarian origin, made around 120 architectural masterpieces, among which the former Munich brewery stands out, he even made the furniture’s design. The German architect, Walter Gropius, director of the Bauhaus, lived in Argentina, where he wrote articles for “Sur” magazine and founded in Buenos Aires, an architectural firm with Franz Möller, who was also an architect, where he built two houses. At the same time several famous designers decided to immigrate to Argentina, among them we can find the well-known French designer, Jean-Michel Frank, who arrived in the country in 1940 and also worked for the Rockefeller family. Special pieces were made, which were sold exclusively in the country, such as the well-known German company “WMF”, who sold their products by catalogue, which were chosen by the ladies of High Society in the list of wedding gifts, as well as the pieces designed by Christofle. The Swiss sculptor Alberto Giacometti, made special pieces for Argentinean mansions. In 1904 the first Jansen branch outside Paris was established in Buenos Aires, as the Argentinean clientele demanded a large amount of furniture, from the end of the 19th Century to the mid-20th Century. In 1970, the brand Rigolleau Argentina made pieces authorised by Lalique. The brands Maple and Thompson also set up shop in the country. The French plastic artist, Marcel Duchamp moved to Argentina in 1918-1919. Glass signed Gallé, Charder, Leverre, Schneider, Muller and other French firms. They were bought in flower shops and were given to ladies with beautiful floral arrangements. Some furniture manufacturers travelled to international fairs and bough the patterns to produce the furniture in Argentina, such as the furniture firm Englander and Bonta, who bought the patterns ins Italy. It is worth mentioning that in Argentina we have the largest Community of Italians outside...

We have specialized in the sale of Art Deco and Art Nouveau and Vintage styles since 1982. If you have any questions we are at your disposal. Pushing the button that reads 'View All From Seller'. And you can see more objects to the style for sale. Why are there so many antiques in Argentina? In the 1880 – 1940 there was a grate wave of immigration encouraged by the periods of war that were taking place. 1st World War took place between 1914 and 1918 2nd World War took place between 1939 and 1945 The immigrants options were New York or Buenos Aires. Tickets were cheap and in Buenos Aires they were welcomed with open arms, as it was a country where everything was still to be done. Argentina was the country of new opportunities, labour was needed and religious freedom was assured, in many cases the of the family travel first until they were settled and then the rest of the family members join them. In the immigrant museum “Ellis Island Immigrant Building” in New York you can se the promotional posters of the boats that would take them to a new life. Between the years 1895 and 1896, Argentina had the highest DGP (gross domestic product) per capita in the world according to the Maddison Historical Statistics index, this situation arose due to the large amount of food being exported to European countries, which were at war. The Argentinean ships left the port of Buenos Aires with food, but they returned with furniture, clothes and construction elements, (it´s common to see this the old buildings of the historic neighbourhood of San Telmo, the beams with the inscription “Made in England)”, as well as many markets that were built in Buenos Aires, such us the San Telmo Market, whose structure was brought by ship and afterwards assembled in 900 Defensa Street. With the great influence of European immigrants living in the country, the children of the upper classes travelled to study in France, resulting in the inauguration of “La Maison Argentinienne”, on 27th of June 1928, in the international city of Paris, which hosted many Argentinians that were studying in Frace. It´s the fourth house to be built after France, Canada and Belgium, being the first Spanish-speaking one. Still in place today (17 Bd Jourdan, 75014, Paris, France). Many of the children of these wealthy families who attended international art exhibitions, museums and art courses abroad, took a keen interest in the European style. This is why Buenos Aires was at the time referred as “The Paris of South America”. Between the years 1890 and 1920 more than a hundred Palaces were built on Alvear Avenue the most exclusive avenue in Buenos Aires. Today some of these palaces have been transformed into museums, hotels and embassies. In the year 1936, the Kavanagh building was inaugurated, it was the tallest reinforced concrete building in South America. During 1994 the American Society of Civil Engineers distinguished it as an “international engineering milestone”, and it´s now considered a World Heritage of Modern Architecture. At the time was common to hire foreign architects such as Le Corbusier, who visited Buenos Aires/Argentina in 1929 and in 1948 he drew up the blueprints for a house built in La Plata City (which was declared a World Heritage Site). In 1947, the Hungarian architect Marcelo Breuer designed “Parador Ariston” in the seaside city of Mar del Plata. After an Argentinean student at Harvard University convinced him to come to Argentina. He worked on an urban development project in the Casa Amarilla, area of La Boca. The Ukrainian architect, Vladimiro Acosta, arrives in Argentina in 1928 and worked as an architect until que moved to Brazil. Antonio Bonet, a Spanish architect who worked with Le Corbusier in Paris, arrives in Argentina in 1937, where he carried out several architectural works and in 1938 designs the well-known BFK chair. Andres Kálnay, of Hungarian origin, made around 120 architectural masterpieces, among which the former Munich brewery stands out, he even made the furniture’s design. The German architect, Walter Gropius, director of the Bauhaus, lived in Argentina, where he wrote articles for “Sur” magazine and founded in Buenos Aires, an architectural firm with Franz Möller, who was also an architect, where he built two houses. At the same time several famous designers decided to immigrate to Argentina, among them we can find the well-known French designer, Jean-Michel Frank, who arrived in the country in 1940 and also worked for the Rockefeller family. Special pieces were made, which were sold exclusively in the country, such as the well-known German company “WMF”, who sold their products by catalogue, which were chosen by the ladies of High Society in the list of wedding gifts, as well as the pieces designed by Christofle. The Swiss sculptor Alberto Giacometti, made special pieces for Argentinean mansions. In 1904 the first Jansen branch outside Paris was established in Buenos Aires, as the Argentinean clientele demanded a large amount of furniture, from the end of the 19th Century to the mid-20th Century. In 1970, the brand Rigolleau Argentina made pieces authorised by Lalique. The brands Maple and Thompson also set up shop in the country. The French plastic artist, Marcel Duchamp moved to Argentina in 1918-1919. Glass signed Gallé, Charder, Leverre, Schneider, Muller and other French firms. They were bought in flower shops and were given to ladies with beautiful floral arrangements. Some furniture manufacturers travelled to international fairs and bough the patterns to produce the furniture in Argentina, such as the furniture firm Englander and Bonta, who bought the patterns ins Italy. It is worth mentioning that in Argentina we have the largest Community of Italians outside...

This is an amazing work in semi precious stones in Hardstones or Pietra Dura work. This is a Museum quality work. Framed measures 21 x 24 inches. In back has a partial detail of ston...

These unusual Bowsprits are John Haley Bellamy quality, intricately carved, tapered boards with traces of colored paint in the recessed portions. La...

A stunning neoclassical Grand Tour style solid marble green & gray obelisk Measures: 3"W x 3"D x 8"H. Very good original vintage condition. Minor surface wear expected with age...

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This is a rare and magnificent object fashioned from a rare coco de mer nut and Ostrich egg by Antony Redmile. The box is secured to a wooden base with a silvered stand, holding both sides of the coconut. The coconut is a rich dark chocolate brown and appears to be warmly polished. The top of the box is silvered and adorned with beautiful malachite specimens. 2 small cast resin boar's teeth set with malachite are present on either side of the box, much like handles. Decorative silvered fittings hold ostrich eggs that serve as the lids to the box. Finally, a silvered fitting holds an oval malachite finial...

Green brown patinated bronze sculpture by the French artist Henri George Adam. Titled "Le Crapaud" this piece is one of four sculptures. The artist ...

A pair of French vintage zinc topiaries from the mid 20th century, with stepped bases. Created in France during the midcentury period, each of this pair of zinc sculptures features a...

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A small paperweight on a square crystal stand with a divot to hold the sphere. A compliment to any desk or work station or on a cocktail table. A beautiful piece.

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18th-19th C. Italian rock crystal ball/orb on a later Italian giltwood stand, in two parts The rock crystal ball/ orb European possibly French o...

A stunning neoclassical style solid marble black & gray obelisk Measures: 3"W x 3"D x 12.13"H. Very good original vintage condition. Minor surface w...

Midcentury French modern candlesticks, circa 1960. Very good condition. One damage shown on picture. Made of wood. Beautiful decoration and good gift. Only one unique piece.

A pair of European midcentury horns mounted on stepped bases. Capturing our attention with their great presence, each of this pair of horns is mounted on a stepped base showcasing si...

Grey polished marble, well carved and showing some interesting references such as Jean Arp and Inuit carvings. Condition: some chips and one damage to one corner Please see photos ...

A unique and organic sculpture using driftwood intertwined with oxidized metal leaves and cattails. There are two hand carved birds perching on the wood. The sculpture is in wonderfu...

Solid driftwood root sculpture organic jewerly display nice patina & shape mint!

Roger Capron French (1922–2006) large ceramic tile evocative of a prehistoric fossil fish, executed in intricate, dimensional detail and finished in...

Striking life size giant clam shell sculpture or object of art having the iconic form and texture with a silver plated finish by D'Argenta Studios.

A Pair of French Mid-Century Modern rock crystal hand-craved and hand-polished orbs/spheres on original rock crystal stands. Each orb is hand carved and hand-polished from a single p...

Ceramic statue in the shape of a bull. Stamped Dominique Pouchain.

A detachable and moveable metal sculpture of a wading bird, probably a curlew, with a long crooked beak, long thin body, thick tail and wide webbed feet. On a stone base. Mid-Century...

A large early 20th century taxidermy of a bream. It is mounted in a setting of reeds and grasses in a wooden vitrified case. Made in Germany circa 1900. Measures: Width: 22.24" (56....

Three dramatic branch coral specimens each with its bleached white color and sea inspired form and texture, presented on Lucite bases to enhance ...

Lofty mid century tree sculpture crafted in copper twisted into form and mounted on an organic stone base.

A freestanding sculpture over six feet in height in the style of Curtis Jere from the 1970s. An interesting marsh vignette of copper and brass seagrass with cast bronze cattails and ...

The sculpture is unique in its handmade quality and form.

A pair of French vintage painted tôle palm tree sculptures from the mid 20th century, with tapered pot and lion ring pulls. Created in France during the midcentury period, each of this pair of foliage sculptures depicts a palm tree planted...

Collection of silver cactus and lucite cube Italian design 1970s.

Oil on board Exquisitely painted with trompe l'oeil decoration of a wunderkammer filled with shells and coral specimens; with knobs and on removable feet. Designed to be placed in ...

Oversized Raku Pottery Sculpture of a Pear by American Ceramicist, Renzo Faggioll 1980s The sculpture is of a naturalistically shaped pear with stem in yellows and green. It is Raku pottery. Dimensions: 29 3/4 inches high x 13 inches diameter. Renzo Faggioli...

Sculpture "Costruzioni di Oasi", designed and produced by Mario Schifano in 1979. These sculptures were made in 100 pieces; the one for sale is numero 55 as per the engraving on the...

Gorgeous vintage modern sculpture features a heavy solid brass seagull sitting on top of a thick marble slab. The sturdy round marble base and...

A Wonderful Carved Rock crystal sculpture Of An Alligator Paperweight Desk Accessory.

Continental neoclassical pair of rock crystal obelisks in hexagonal shape, each mounted on six bronze rods holding rock crystal balls and connecting to the hexagonal rock crystal bas...

Mid century bird or stork sculpture crafted with silvered metal, brass, and an organic conch shell in a familiar pose. Stamped Binazzi Firenze on the base.

Oversized Sculpture of an Apple by American Ceramicist, Renzo Faggioll, Raku Pottery, 1980s The sculpture is of a naturalistically shaped pear with stem in yellows and green. It is Raku pottery. Dimensions: 20 inches high x 14 inches diameter. Renzo Faggioli...

Group of three nautilus shells with their iconic form, gold plated with a copper under coat wearing through as a sculptural element.

Antique under the water school specimen. An antique natural wunderkammer glass display with marine life in the depths of the sea. The specimen is set ...

A magnificent Italian neoclassical style marble, malachite, lapis lazuli, and porphyry panel, early 20th century. This panel is made with all different precious hardstones. All the stones used in this panel were also used in many different antique furniture and decorative arts pieces. Some of the rarest pieces are now in museums and private collections worldwide. This can be hung on the wall as art or used as a tabletop. Excellent condition. No damages noted. Measures 27" x 27".   Provenance: Vince...

Claude Gaget Amazing large stoneware tree sculpture by the French artist. Original perfect conditions, signed at the base GAGET Brown and colored firi...

Rare and unusual tea caddy crafted from a coco de mer shell featuring amethyst stone handles and embellishments, ostrich egg tops with refined metal work, and antelope horn side hand...

Alan Wallwork (1931-): Organic landscape sculptural vessel, 1960-1965 Exhibiting the articulated, inventive, organic qualities & tactility of Wallwork’s early oeuvre for which he is best known - This sculptural landscape vessel has been handmade by coiling, slabbing and shaping the clay. The totemic form and pitted and pierced surfaces draw on the abstract landscape and tactility of elements in nature. matte glazes and oxides have been skillfully used to enhance the rich textures of the surfaces and the organic aesthetic. - Wallwork is one of the great individualists in British pottery, developing an archetypal language that echoed some of the wider artistic obsessions of that period, what the art critic Herbert Read called the “postwar ferment” of sculptural activity. - This piece was made during 1960-1965, the time that Wallwork was sharing a studio in Greenwich with Bernard Rooke and comes from a private collection along with a waterscape vase by Rooke and a bottle by Robert Fournier...

Made in Italy, 1940s. This transparent murano glass vase features a Pulegoso glass fruit. It is a vintage piece, therefore it might show slight traces of use, but it can be considere...

Selection of midcentury marble lamps, American, circa 1950s. From left to right in the first photo, they are: 1) Variegated round marble lamp in gr...

Nice pair of sommerso art glass pumpkins by Murano Glass Studios, circa 1970s. The pair are in very good vintage condition with no chips or cracks and ha...

Sculpture designed by Hans Hedberg, Sweden, 1980s / 1990s. Stoneware. Including cast iron. Signed. Hans Hedberg was a Swedish Ceramicist who lived and worked in Biot, France. Hed...

This natural rock crystal sphere containing expected color changes and inclusions is a gem from nature. The sphere is 9 inches in diameter and runs from clear to crazed inclusions th...

Black shell necklace accessory on metal stand. One of a kind sourced from Belgium. 2 available.