Other Decorative Objects

4" selenite sphere mounted on a brass stand. Selenite is a pearly variety of gypsum named after the Greek goddess of the moon for its sheen, and is a sister stone to alabaster. Multi...

Antique 19th Century German gold and enamel snuff box. This elongated rectangular snuff box, features cut corners and a lid adorned with intricate enamel work. The lid's central plaq...

Extra Large Curved Hoe currency Angas, Nigeria Early 20th century Iron Measures: 29.5 x 20.5 in. / 75 x 52 cm Height on custom display stand: 33.25 in. / 84 cm Weight: 20.6 pounds / 9.34 kg Combined weight with base: 43.8 pounds / 19.9 kg The large currency forms are comprised of a heavy sheet of iron forged into the shape of a curved hoe. They were customary gifts for a bride’s father as well as having a function during wedding celebrations (Ballarini, The Perfect Form...

Precious frame full of carved faces. The frame is embellished with fruit skilfully arranged on a gilded background. The work of an early 20th century Florentine craftsman, it belonge...

Beautifuly decorated 5 inch Moorcroft Anemone lidded pot. This trinket dresser box, covered lidded candy dish, features the anemone pattern on a cre...

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1990s versailles style crystal amphora vase

Gorgeous Large, Patinated Group, St. Joseph & Christ Child, Decor, 61" H, Bronze Figure! Bronze Figure, Large, Patinated Group, St. Joseph & Christ Child, Decor, 61"H Large patinat...

A solid teak wood bowl crafted on the island of Java. The bowl was cut from a much larger slab of wood and maintains a minimalist organic design with a...

Bohemian blue Italian 90s crystal vases

90s French style crystal vase cup

Large biscuit box in solid 800 silver. The cup is round, smooth and has been raised with a round stepped base with an English border. A striped border has also been soldered on the u...

Large Modernist Patinated Bronze Hanukkah Menorah by Daniel Kafri Jerusalem, 20th Century Height 41cm, Width 69cm, Depth 18cm This striking Modernist bronze menorah by Daniel Kafri ...

Hoe-Shaped Currency "Mbili Ngbaka," Ngbaka, D.R. Congo 20th century Iron, accumulation 16 x 7 in. / 41 x 18 cm Height on custom display stand: 18.25 in. / 46 cm This interesting type of iron currency was used for major transactions such as dowry payments. The two wings added to the lower tips of the hoe underline the non-utilitarian character of this type of currency (Ballarini, "The Perfect Form...

This Chinese oil lamp from the early 20th century features a dark blue glaze which is less common than the more abundant green glaze Chinese oil lamps...

A teak burl wood bowl crafted on the island of Java, Indonesia. The bowl was cut from a much larger slab of burl wood and maintains an organic shape and natural texture. The multiple...

Wall plate Morbelli.

A fine vintage German silver and enamel card case; part of our boxes and cases collection. This fine German vintage card case has a rectangular book ...

Hope. Gilded bronze. Possibly early 17th century, following the model of Juan de Bolonia (1529-1608). With inscription on base (“Speransa”). Minor flaws and restoration. A gilded b...

ECCEZIONALE Coppia di VASI in Cotisso Nero nati dalla collaborazione di due artisti contemporanei riconosciuti globalmente.. Il maestro Fabiano Amadi e Il designer Gennaro Avallone ...

Richard Ginori.

Vintage Cast Iron 8.5" French Classical Style Small Table Top Urn Form Flower Vase with Black Finish. Circa Late 20th Century. Measurements: 8.5" H x 7" W x 7" D.

The vases in the Brumma collection are designed to enhance any floral arrangement, perfect for a single stem or a beautiful bouquet. They are handmade by Venetian artisans and the co...

4 Asian (19/20th Century) carved primitive wall plaque figures.

Papier-mâché Snuff Box with Silver Piqué, 19th Century This rectangular, oblong snuff box is constructed of papier-mâché with a black lacquer finish. It features a complete silver pi...

Hector Ruiz's sculpture "Trophy Wives" examines the misogynistic attitude of some men who can never seem to be content or satisfied, who judge women and their worth via superficial b...

Rare pair of monks from the 18th century-Ayutthaya-Thailand Superb pair of large lacquered and gilt bronze monks very beautiful face and expression ...

Seguso Centerpiece.

This elegant vase was created by the renowned Nymphenburg porcelain manufactory based on a design by Josef Wackerle, a sculptor who played a decisive role in shaping the manufactory'...

This solid crusher from Java, Indonesia was part of a larger sugar cane press extracting the sugar rich juices from harvested sugar cane. Hand-crafted from teak It has beautiful wood textures. Before modern sugar cane mills...

Vaso in Silver Plated, modello cardinale, disegnato da LINO SABATTINI, é prodotto da CHRISTOFLE, originale degli anni 50. Perfetto stato di conservazione. Sotto la base impreso CHRISTOFLE - FRANCE e...

Continental German (late 19th Cent) sculpted terra-cotta master mask mold of a grimacing old man with a hooked nose & beard displayed on a square black marble base stand (part of a c...

This mid-20th century hand-woven basket originates from the Dayak tribe of Borneo crafted with rattan fibres and an ironwood frame and rim. The hard top is also made from ironwood. T...

A stunning oversized Murano vase by Salviati, one of the most storied glassmakers on the Venetian island of Murano. This sculptural vessel is blown in Iridato glass, a specialized fo...

Seguso Vase

Rectangular solid silver 800°°/°°° table box. The box is embossed by hand with flowers, leaves and fruits. At the center of the hinged lid is embossed and engraved a sailing ship in ...

Spettacolare Set orologio in bronzo con montatura in marmol produzione mice di Rugiano domenico

This set of Shiwan ware oil lamps from the early 20th century features the distinctive green glaze. Shiwan ware is a style of Chinese pottery from the Shiwanzhen district near Guangd...

Hugues Bacquet : South asian bust in patinated terracota on a wood base Bust of a south Asian women (probably Vietnam, Cambodgia) Signed : Hugues Bacquet Circa 1960, France Dimen...

Hugues Bacquet : South asian bust of young woman in patinated terracota on a wood base (probably Vietnam, Cambodgia) Signed : Hugues Bacquet Circa 1960, France Dimensions Height...

Impressive decorative boxes made completely by hand. The shape of the box is round and low, called in Italy "a pagnottella fiorentina" which means in the shape of a loaf of bread tha...

This pretty vintage English vase is by William Mooorcroft, Burslem, England. The vase features the poppy pattern on Moorcroft’s signature, stunning cobalt blue ground and red poppies...

Chinese Neolithic Pottery Jar from the Majiayao Culture, specifically the Machang phase, in northwest China, and dating back roughly 4000 yea...

Venini vase “Tobia Scarpa”.

2020 Honduran rosewood on a custom teak and walnut base Measures: 8.75 x 4 in / 22 x 10 cm.

Vistosi vase Murano glass, 1960, Italy.

A masterful studio glass sculpture by the renowned duo Monica Guggisberg and Philip Baldwin. This piece dates to 1996—a pivotal moment during their Swiss period in Nonfoux. It repres...

This is an exceptionally large 'Dulang' from Lombok. Dulangs amid Indonesia serve a number of purposes depending on the region they originate from. In Lombok 'Dulang' Tray were used ...

Balinese offering tray; these trays known as "Dulangs" were used to carry offerings atop Balinese women’s heads during ceremonial processions. This 19th century "Dulang" has lost mos...

The collection of Rotterdam based designer Selma Hamstra was launched during Milan Design Week 2021. 'Her Masters Voice' collection contains glass design...

The collection of Rotterdam based designer Selma Hamstra was launched during Milan Design Week 2021. 'Her Masters Voice' collection contains glass design...

Keith Simpson has made these types of ceramic vehicles intermittently over the past years. He likes to make the underdog car models. Keith says, "They are like the cars that you migh...

Octagonal table box in 925/1000 sterling silver gold plated with translucent fired enamel on guillochè and beautiful hand-painted enamelled miniature by the painter Beatrice Mellana reproducing the portrait of Madame Drouais painted by her husband Francois Hubert in 1785 and conserved in the Louvre Museum. Fine hand-engravings on the sides. French Empire style. Measure cm. 8x8x3.7. Weight gr. 285. Designed by Franco Salimbeni in 1989 and manufactured in Florence in the headquarters of the Salimbeni company with completely manual execution by artisan artists with thick slab and large reinforcements suitable for withstanding numerous eamelled firings at high heat at about 800° C. Miniature is a very ancient technique which consists of painting works in small proportions. It was born for the decoration of the first letter of the paragraph of the books. Over the years, however, this technique is refined and enriched, then moving on to precious personal items. Hand-painted miniatures can be done with multiple different techniques. The most important that we use on our articles are of three kinds: 1) Fire enamel. 2) Water tempera on an ivory plate. 3) Painted on mother-of-pearl. Fire enameled miniatures: On a first layer of enamel generally white or very clear or even transparent suitably liquefied at a temperature of about 750 ° C, the chosen subject is painted using miniature...

Extra Large Curved Hoe Currency Angas, Nigeria Early 20th century Iron 25.25 x 17.5 in. / 64 x 44 cm Height on custom display stand: 29.75 in. / 76 cm Weight: 12.8 pounds / 5.8 kg Combined weight with base: 20.6 pounds / 9.3 kg The large currency forms are comprised of a heavy sheet of iron forged into the shape of a curved hoe. They were customary gifts for a bride’s father as well as having a function during wedding celebrations (Ballarini, The Perfect Form...

Chinese Neolithic Ovoid Pottery Jar from the Majiayao Culture, specifically the Machang phase, in northwest China, and dating back roughly 4000 years. Ja...

A stunning contemporary Murano glass vessel featuring vibrant murrine and intricate wheel-carved textures. Handcrafted circa 2017 by master glassmakers Marco and Mattia Salvadore alo...

A very fine example of the work of the Bergmann Foundry. He must have really liked this one because it is signed in 2 places on the underside with his seal the letter "B" inside the...

Crafted from ironwood this Mentawai tribe bowl features a handle and subtle wood detailing. A wonderful decorative bowl or table centrepiece certain to invoke conversation. The Menta...

This lidded container of earthenware features a green glaze, known as 'Shiwan Ware' from China's Shiwanzhen district near Guangdong. It was originally used as a tea dispenser hence the small hole on its lower front side. The engraved characters on the front side directly translate to "clear tea" and are placed within an engraved frame. The jar green glaze fluctuates under various lighting conditions. A dispensing jar such as this one is rare and far less abundant than other more abundant Shiwan ware jars such as medicine jars...

Wonderful Baroque style brass clock to stand on