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Technique: Carved
Ashanti Akan ‘Ghana’ Tribal Standing Female Figure Arm Out Africa
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Standing Akan Ghana female figure, early 20th century, Africa. Intense expression with large eyes. Female figure with one hand on her breast, representing p...
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Early 20th Century Ghanaian Tribal Carved Decorative Objects

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Wood

Lifesize Neoclassical Terracotta Figure of Bathing Venus
Located in New York, NY
Lovely lifesize terracotta figure of Venus in her bath set upon a rectangular pedestal.
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20th Century Neoclassical Carved Decorative Objects

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Terracotta

Important Folk Art Trade Sign
Located in Greenwich, CT
A mid 19th Century folk art trade sign of demilune form, depicting a Native American chief holding a peace pipe and tomahawk wearing a headdress of white and red feathers, wearing a decorated tunic, supported by “s” scrolls, possibly a cover for a paddle boat wheel...
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19th Century American Folk Art Antique Carved Decorative Objects

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Wood

Important Folk Art Trade Sign
Important Folk Art Trade Sign
$10,320 Sale Price
20% Off
Pila Vase Irish Green, Blue Onyx, Rose and Verde by Greg Natale
Located in Sydney,, NSW
To juxtapose marble’s natural veining, the Pila Vase references the work of modernist architect Paul Rudolph. Reflecting the tension between built and organic forms in contemporary d...
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21st Century and Contemporary Modern Carved Decorative Objects

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Marble

Totemic Head Sculpture Unsigned by Jencik, Melbourne, 1998
By Paul Jencik
Located in Melbourne, AU
Another wonderful marble sculpture with an intriguing provenance. Unsigned. Part of a series by Paul Jencik, circa 1998-2001. This ‘totemic head’ sculpture is carved from a single block of marble in a snowy white. It’s the remaining head from a much larger totemic sculpture, the base now lost. This figurative face can be interpreted in many ways. Jencik references human, animal and natural forms but never quite allows us to reach a conclusion about the origins of his creations. Jencik was a welder, boat builder and metal worker with a strong creative instinct but without the opportunity or artistic training that would afford his work any recognition. He created a large series of marble and timber sculptures...
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1990s Australian Carved Decorative Objects

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Marble

Cosmic Relics 12 - Sten Studio - 2025 - Unique - Natural stones totem
Located in Tampa, FL
Materials: Jasper onyx, pink onyx, blue sky marble, amber onyx. Cosmic Relics totems are limited edition of 8 + 2AP, unique variations; each sculpture has a different set of stones ...
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2010s Mexican Carved Decorative Objects

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Stone, Onyx, Limestone, Travertine, Marble

Freeform Sculpture on Stand, circa 1975
Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA
Freeform sculpture on stand, Circa 1975.
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Carved Decorative Objects

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Driftwood

Italian 19th Century Carrara Marble Sculpture Going for a Swim by Emilio Fiaschi
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A very fine Italian 19th century Carrara marble sculpture depicting a young beauty going for a Swim standing on the steps of a dock, raised on its ori...
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Late 19th Century Italian Belle Époque Antique Carved Decorative Objects

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Marble

Italian 18th/ 19th Century Carved Giltwood Neo Classical Style bird Ornament
Located in Buisson, FR
Beautiful handcarved giltwood bird ornament. Italy circa 1780-1820 . Weathered and small losses and old repairs Measurements include the wooden base. H:23cm W:41cm D:6,5cm
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18th Century Italian Neoclassical Antique Carved Decorative Objects

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Wood

19th Century American Dough Bowl
Located in Chicago, IL
A wonderful large 19th century American carved wood dough bowl with a wonderful shape, and an old iron repair. At some point in its lifetime, someone added a hanger on the back so it...
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19th Century American Primitive Antique Carved Decorative Objects

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Wood

Antique Hand-Carved Architectural Wooden and White Polychrome Floral Carving
Located in Leesburg, VA
Antique Hand-Carved Architectural Wooden and White Polychrome Floral Carving Anonymous Probably South Asia; mid-20th century Wood Approximate size: 12.8 x 2.28 x 6.8 in. A South A...
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Mid-20th Century Rustic Carved Decorative Objects

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Wood

Old Italian Primitive Fossil Stone Trough Hand Carved from Ancient Limestone
Located in Encinitas, CA
Exceptional fossil stone trough carved from ancient limestone. Primitive, rough hewn, freeform shaped basin with nicely aged lichen patina. Origin, I...
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15th Century and Earlier Italian Primitive Antique Carved Decorative Objects

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Limestone

Antique Black Forest 19th Century Jewelry Box Carved Fruitwood Red Velvet Chest
Located in Ijzendijke, NL
Gorgeous & Breathtaking! This small 19th century Black Forest Jewellery Box carved out of fruit wood. Carved by a master carver with attention to detail decorated on the top, front ...
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Late 19th Century Swiss Black Forest Antique Carved Decorative Objects

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Velvet, Wood

Richly Carved Baroque Revival Italian Picture Frame with Scrolling Leaves & Vase
Located in Lisse, NL
Stunning antique picture or photograph wall picture frame from the mid 1800's. This stylish and all handcrafted picture frame will make great decoration on your wall and with a work...
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Mid-19th Century Italian Baroque Revival Antique Carved Decorative Objects

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Wood

Large Chinese Sculpted Coral Depicting a Dignitary and Attendants
Located in London, GB
Large Chinese sculpted coral depicting a dignitary and attendants Chinese, early 20th Century Measures: Height 38cm, width 40cm, depth 20cm Taking beautiful natural red coral as...
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Early 20th Century Chinese Carved Decorative Objects

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Coral

Emile Galle Soliflore Vase 'Anémones of Alpes', wheel carved, France 1900s
Located in Bochum, NRW
Emile Gallé, Art Nouveau cameo glass vase, Nancy, France, around 1900. Multi-layered glass, violet on a milky-pink background. Delicately acid-etched and wheel carved decoration dep...
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Early 1900s Art Nouveau Antique Carved Decorative Objects

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Glass

Picture Frame Oval Emerald Green enamel and hand-carved Salimbeni
Located in Firenze, FI
Oval photo frame in 925/1000 sterling silver gold plated with translucent emerald green fired enamel on guilloché and with ornaments in the French Empire Napoleon III style. External...
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1980s Italian Napoleon III Vintage Carved Decorative Objects

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Gold Plate, Sterling Silver, Enamel

Group of Three Antique Japanese Hand Carved Monkey Figures
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A group of three early 20th Century well crafted wood Monkey figures in the classic poses of See No Evil, Speak No Evil and Hear No Evil. Timeworn and smooth feeling in the hand, each figure has meticulously carved incising representing fur and dark glass eyes (Monkey representing Speak No Evil has a missing eye). Each Monkey with extended and hooked arm and leg used to link the three for hanging however a loss to the See No Evil figure's leg makes hanging tenuous. with the age, losses and wear the figures have taken on the air of Scholar's Objects to be handled and displayed. Dimensions below are for each Monkey figure. Dimensions:7.25: high by 2.25" deep by 2.25" wide. Condition: Please see detail photos. As mentioned above, there are various signs of age including one missing glass eye, loss to the See No Evil Monkey...
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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Carved Decorative Objects

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Glass, Wood

Corbel with an Angel Holding a Shield
- Burgundian Netherlands 15th century
Located in Bruxelles, BE
Corbel with an Angel Holding a Shield
Franco-Flemish, Burgundian Netherlands 15th century
Limestone On a modern metal stand H 21 x L 16,5 x P 18,5 cm This finely carved stone corbel,...
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15th Century and Earlier Belgian Gothic Antique Carved Decorative Objects

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Limestone

Red Pepper in bronze by Patrick Laroche
Located in Paris, FR
Chili pepper in polychrome bronze The contemporary work of Patrick Laroche is characterized by colorful and oversized installations. In 2012, he launched a collection entitled "Veget...
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2010s French Modern Carved Decorative Objects

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Bronze

Classical Style Two Tone Marble Bust
Located in Southall, GB
A striking green and white marble male bust. Detailed and skilfully carved with additional decoration on the breastplate showing a lions head. The males profile is presented with ruf...
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Late 20th Century European Neoclassical Carved Decorative Objects

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Marble

Classical Style Two Tone Marble Bust
Classical Style Two Tone Marble Bust
$4,923 Sale Price
20% Off
Pair of Neoclassical Italian Carved Gold Giltwood Candlestick Table Lamps
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Pair of vintage Italian neoclassical style carved gold giltwood candlesticks converted to beautiful table lamps, features white cream gesso and gold gilt polychrome finish, solid car...
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Early 1900s Italian Neoclassical Antique Carved Decorative Objects

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Metal

18th Century Louis XVI Ormolu and Marble Cercle Tournant Mantel Clock by Lepaute
Located in London, GB
18th century Louis XVI ormolu and marble cercle tournant mantel clock by Lapaute French, Late 18th Century Height 39cm, width 18cm, depth 12cm Dating from the latter part of the 18...
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Late 18th Century French Louis XVI Antique Carved Decorative Objects

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Marble, Enamel, Ormolu

An Italian 19th C. Marble Sculpture of "Flora's Embrace", By Professore F. Galli
Located in New York, NY
A Monumental Italian 19th Century Marble Sculpture of "Flora's Embrace", By Professore F. Galli. Flora's Embrace, an exquisite marble sculpture by the esteemed Professore Fortunato G...
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1890s Italian Belle Époque Antique Carved Decorative Objects

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Carrara Marble

19th Century Pair of Ebony Elephants
Located in Shipston-On-Stour, GB
A charming pair of ebony elephants sculpted out of solid ebony, modelled in a striding stance,  also more unusual having the textured surface giving them better effect. In good condition with no breaks, nicely patinated surface and still retaining the original carved bone tusks...
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1880s Indian Anglo-Indian Antique Carved Decorative Objects

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Bone, Ebony

Napoleon III Pedestal Clock “Parquet Regulator” after Jean-Henri Riesener, 1734
Located in Berlin, DE
A Model of Jean Henri Riesener (Received Master in 1768) executed in 1785. (inv. OA 5501 In Louvre Museum). 19th Century. This fine and sumptuous “Regulateur de Pendule” presents a fine amaranth. Of Sycamore oeuil de vermeuil, ebony and buis stringing marquetry. The base and the gaine are decorated with diamond shapes. The hours are inscribed in Roman numerals and the munutes in Arabic. It takes place in a magnificent gilt décor of three winged children playing with garlands on clouds. The regulateur is enriched with a delicate garniture of bronze. The dial and each panel are framed by an elegant frieze of palms and pearls. The top of the gaine is enhanced with a frieze of palms and ovums, foliages and garlands of flowers. Each corner is ornated with fleurons. The front of the gaine is embellished by an Apollo mask (Sun Symbol) and each side with laurel crowns. Under the mask the cartouche is decorated by a stylized vase of flowers. Foliated scrolls, flowers, garlands, cornucopias and musical instruments such as a harp (Apollo Reference) the cherubs are underlined by pearls, scrolls of Acanthus Leaves and garlands dawning out in foliages, framed with ropes until the lions feet. The feet rest on a base ornated with fleurons and foliages with buds of flowers ending in four conical feet with acanthus leaves. With André-Charles Boulle (1642–1732) and Charles Cressent (1685–1768), Riesener was arguably one of the three greatest French ébénistes of the 18th century. Eventually taking over the workshop after Oeben's death in 1763, and marrying his widow some four years later. He is renowned for completing the famous bureau du Roi...
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Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Carved Decorative Objects

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Bronze

Vintage French Carved and Painted Terracotta Frog Sculpture
Located in Dallas, TX
Decorate a garden or a backyard with this large frog. Crafted in southern France and made of terracotta, the reptile sculpture is a captivating example of ceramic artistry, featuring...
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2010s French Carved Decorative Objects

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Terracotta

Antique Wood Rectangular Gold Silver Gilt Art Frame
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
A charming frame in both gold and silver gilt from France that is suitable for most style artwork including prints, watercolors as well as oil on board paintings. This frame certainl...
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Early 20th Century French French Provincial Carved Decorative Objects

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Gold Leaf, Silver Leaf

Campaign Anglo-Indian Amboyna Jewelry Box
Located in Northampton, GB
Exotic Amboyna From our Jewellery Box collection, we are delighted to introduce this large Anglo-Indian Campaign Amboyna Box. The Amboyna Box of large rectangular form veneered in b...
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Mid-19th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Antique Carved Decorative Objects

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Brass

Exceptional Very Large Ormolu and Silvered Bronze Jardinière by Christofle
Located in London, GB
Exceptional very large ormolu and silvered bronze jardinière by Christofle French, 19th Century Height 44cm, width 93cm, depth 59cm This superb jardinière centrepiece was crafted by...
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19th Century French Neoclassical Antique Carved Decorative Objects

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Silver Plate, Bronze, Ormolu

Early Large Food Bowl, Tami Islands, Huon Gulf, Papua New Guinea
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Early Large Food Bowl, Tami Islands, Huon Gulf, Papua New Guinea This large food bowl exhibits a pleasing asymmetry in the raised relief carving of the t...
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Early 20th Century Papua New Guinean Tribal Carved Decorative Objects

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Wood

Black Cigarette Case for Handbag Sterling Silver Enamel Salimbeni
Located in Firenze, FI
Cigarette case for handbag in 925/1000 sterling silver with black fired enamel. Opening with spring button.. Measure cm. 6.3 x 9.7 x 1.5. Weight gr.210. Created in the Art Deco style...
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1980s Italian Art Deco Vintage Carved Decorative Objects

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Sterling Silver, Enamel

19th Century Italian Alabaster Carved Head Of A Bishop Saint
Located in Stamford, CT
19th century Italian carved alabaster head of a saint wearing a bishop's mitre in the Gothic style. Though a fragment, the intense gaze of this small carving gives it a lot of presence. Rendered by a master carver, this piece has a lot of personality. Likely an architectural fragment, the weathered surface and distressed condition only add to the appeal of this unique sculpture. Mounted on an ebonized walnut base. 10 inches high 3.5 square 5 7/8 inches high by 4 wide by 3.75 deep (head only)
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Early 19th Century Italian Gothic Antique Carved Decorative Objects

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Alabaster

Italian Carved Marble Torso Sculpture of Woman on Wood Base
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Female marble torso from the Mid-Century period. We see this piece placed in a prominent spot such as a console table, sideboard, or pedestal where viewers can admire its intricate ...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Classical Roman Carved Decorative Objects

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Marble, Steel

A Gilded Age Conservatory Swan
Located in Greenwich, CT
A majestic paddling swan with exquisitely carved features from spirited head, vigilant eyes and curved neck to webbed feet and showy tail. The raised wings with intricate profuse fea...
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Late 19th Century American Antique Carved Decorative Objects

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Pine

Antique Italian Medallion
Located in Atlanta, GA
Elevate your space with the timeless elegance of this Antique Italian Wooden Medallion, a true masterpiece of Old World craftsmanship. Intricately hand-carved, this exquisite piece features a symmetrical design of delicate leaves, petals and a floral rosette, embodying the refined artistry of classic Italian décor. Crafted from solid wood with a rich, aged patina, this medallion exudes authenticity and history, making it a perfect focal point. Whether incorporated into traditional interiors or as a statement accent in a modern space, this rare find brings warmth, depth, and European charm to any setting. A stunning addition for collectors, designers, or those who appreciate fine antiques, this Italian medallion...
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19th Century Italian Antique Carved Decorative Objects

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Wood

Biomorphic Line by Studio Chora, Task Table Lamp, White Lime Plaster, In Stock
Located in Albuquerque, NM
Designed by Studio Chora, 2024. Biomorphic: ‘bios' meaning life and 'morphe' meaning form. The Biomorphic series of organic light sculptures are one-of-a-kind and crafted by hand. ...
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2010s American Organic Modern Carved Decorative Objects

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Plaster, Paper

Qing Dynasty Rare Chinese Famille Rose Porcelain Vase Yellow Ground Enamel Panel
Located in Brea, CA
Qing Dynasty an antique rare early 20th century Chinese porcelain vase as a Chinese Famille Rose lamp with incised yellow ground decorated wi...
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Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Carved Decorative Objects

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Porcelain

Antique Japanese Wooden Netsuke ' Duck ' 1950s Showa Era
Located in Paris, FR
This is an antique netsuke made in Japan around Showa period 1950s. This netsuke was made by a netsuke artist. (you can find his signature on the bottom of this netsuke). Netsuke i...
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1950s Japanese Showa Vintage Carved Decorative Objects

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Wood

English Victorian Ebony Owl
Located in Queens, NY
English Victorian carved ebony figure of an owl standing on a shaped base
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Late 19th Century British Victorian Antique Carved Decorative Objects

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Ebony

Ming Dynasty Period Male Foo Dog Guardian Lion Hand-Carved Sculpture
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Chinese Ming Dynasty period (1368 - 1644) hand-carved stone Foo Dog guardian lion sculpture depicting a male placing his paw atop a ball. Created in Ch...
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17th Century Chinese Ming Antique Carved Decorative Objects

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Stone

Beautifully Hand Carved Midcentury Nesting Birds Alabaster Table or Desk Lamp
Located in Lisse, NL
Excellent condition sculptural alabaster table lamp from the 1950s. This highly decorative and practical size table lamp is the type of applied arts that really lifts your spirit. T...
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Mid-20th Century French Romantic Carved Decorative Objects

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Alabaster

Pair Neoclassical Style Gray Painted Mahogany Urns
Located in Stamford, CT
Very decorative pair of mahogany urn form knife boxes with wonderful gray white painted finish. Each urn with swag decoration and acorn finial. The top l...
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Early 20th Century American Neoclassical Carved Decorative Objects

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Mahogany

Grand Tour Verdigris Marble After Giambologna, The Abduction of a Sabine Woman'
By Giambologna, Benedetto Boschetti
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Grand Tour Verdigris Marble After Giambologna, The Abduction of a Sabine Woman' Italy, Mid- 19th century, Attributed to the workshops of Benedetto Bosch...
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Mid-19th Century Italian Renaissance Antique Carved Decorative Objects

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Marble

Antique Neoclassical Statuary Marble Statue
Located in Tyrone, Northern Ireland
A beautifully carved antique statuary Carrara marble statue of Adonis. The male figure is depicted in the nude leaning against a tree. Adonis was the mortal lover of the goddess Aph...
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Late 19th Century Italian Neoclassical Antique Carved Decorative Objects

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Carrara Marble

A Pair French Ormolu Mounted Blue Porcelain Candelabras, Att. Henry Dasson
Located in New York, NY
A Very Rare and Highly Unique Pair of French Ormolu Mounted Blue Porcelain Candelabras, Att. Henry Dasson. Presenting a truly exquisite pair of French Porcelain Ormolu Mounted Cande...
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19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Carved Decorative Objects

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Ormolu

Bohemian Cut Crystal Bowl or Ashtray, Mid-20th, Czech
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful and substantial 'Bohemia' hand-cut crystal ashtray or bowl, circa early to mid-20th century Czechoslovakia. This Bohemian crystal piece is cut on all sides, with cut sunf...
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Early 20th Century Czech Bohemian Carved Decorative Objects

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Crystal

21st Century clear crystal silver bronze decorative box-
Located in Calenzano, FI
21st century, clear hand-carved crystal, chromed bronze box with intricate detailing and a bold geometric style. The domed lid features a radiant sunburst pattern, topped with a uni...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Art Deco Carved Decorative Objects

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Crystal, Bronze

18th Century French Stone Sundial
Located in Vosselaar, BE
A impressive late 18th century French sandstone sundial mounted on a custom lade iron stand. The Latin numerals finely carved at both sides an...
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Late 18th Century French Neoclassical Antique Carved Decorative Objects

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Sandstone

ELEGANT 18th CENTURY LONDON LONGCASE CLOCK
Located in Lincolnshire, GB
A George III period fiddle back mahogany longcase clock. The eight day movement with a full brass dial signed Ed Mann, London Fully cleaned with 2 years warranty Circa 1775
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Late 18th Century English George III Antique Carved Decorative Objects

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Brass

Danish Bornholm Mora Clock White Grey Gold 1800s Antique
Located in Lewes, England
Shipping special update - We have negotiated a special flat rate shipping cost to the USA with our main US shipping partner for our 1st dibs clients of only £937 export crated by air. This is price is only available when paid directly to the shipper. Message us now and we will explain how this works. This very early 1800s Danish Bornholm Grandfather clock was peobably made around 1800-1820. It has beautiful detail and the paint is generally good as you can see with the gold detailing turning bronze with age. It has the usual amount of cracking and wood movement for its age but its structurally sound although needs delicate handling. It comes with the original clockwork, pendulum and weights which may work but it is not function tested The clock is sold 'as is' : as a decorative piece only with the original mechanism and pendulum but not guaranteed to be in working order - If you want it working we can fit a professional hi torque battery mechanism for time keeping ( +£250) or you can have a great sounding chiming mech which replays the recorded chime through a small speaker with a volume control and 8 hour night off switch (+£350) or you can choose to have you local clockman clean / repair and set up the original clockwork mechanism at your location to get it going The battery mech change if you choose that option takes approximate 2-3 weeks. The clock will be on our next shipment from sweden so shipping to your location may be delayed until it arrives The bornholm clocks...
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Early 19th Century Danish Early Victorian Antique Carved Decorative Objects

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Pine

Aldo Tura for Macabo Cusano Carved Bowl
Located in Byron Bay, NSW
Aldo Tura for Macabo walnut basket centrepiece hand carved wood and brass, Italy, 1950s.   
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Carved Decorative Objects

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Wood

20th Century French Eagle with Spread Wings made of Bronze and Signed JP
Located in Sofia, BG
Bronze wall decoration representing an eagle with wide open wings made of bronze. There is signature JP at the back of both wings. France, circa 1900.
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Early 20th Century French Carved Decorative Objects

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Bronze

Antique Japanese Meiji Period Satsuma Incense Burner Censer
Located in Pomona, CA
UP for you consideration is a beautiful antique Meiji period Japanese gold gilt satsuma incense burner marked/signed by Kinkozan. Very fine hand...
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Early 20th Century Japanese Chinese Export Carved Decorative Objects

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Porcelain

Antique Carved Green Jade Cabbage on Brass Base by Studio Maison Nurita
Located in Toronto, ON
This charming, unusual Antique Chinese Carved Jade Cabbage is part of a pair and sold individually. Jade is a symbol of serenity and purity, signifying wisdom and tranquility. Jade c...
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Early 20th Century Asian Carved Decorative Objects

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Jade, Brass

18th Century Italian Double-Mounted Cross on Hematite with Pyrite Inclusions
Located in Dublin, Dalkey
Sculptural 18th century Italian gilded double-mounted cross on hematite with pyrite inclusions and adorned with pyrite rosettes. A matching smaller cross is mounted onto the bigger cross...
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18th Century Italian Rococo Antique Carved Decorative Objects

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Quartz, Rock Crystal, Pyrite

Natural Lapis Lazuli Statue of Guan Yin 6 lb Finest Grade
Located in Somis, CA
A rare, hand carved, masterpiece natural fine grade lapis lazuli Kwan Yin sculpture. Kwan Yin has an oval-shaped face with arched eyebrows and downcast eyes casting a serene aura, framed by long-lobed ears and an ushnisha covered under a hood as part of her fluid robe. She holds a Ruyi scepter in her right hand. Her left had is shown in motion of flicking blessing water. A stylized panel of flame backs Kwan Yin, symbolizing her power and spiritual superiority. To her left is a full bloom of lotus, a symbol of peace and enlightenment. The sculpture is masterfully carved with her facial details beautifully depicted. A custom handmade root stand complements this extraordinary statue. The lapis statue...
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2010s Afghan Carved Decorative Objects

Materials

Lapis Lazuli

Powder Case Art Deco style designed for Cartier USA Sterling Silver Salimbeni
Located in Firenze, FI
Powder case for handbag in 925/1000 sterling silver with black and red fired enamel. Opening with spring button. Ground mirror and retina inside. Measure cm. 7.3 x 7.3 x 1.5. Weight gr.250. Created in the Art Deco style for Cartier USA in the 1980s, inspired by designs by Louis Cartier from the early 1900s. Manufactured in Florence in the Salimbeni company headquarters with completely manual execution by artisan artists with thick slab and large reinforcements suitable for withstanding numerous high-fire enamelled firings at about 750°<800° C. About cooperation Salimbeni and Cartier. Our first meetings with the Cartier USA Company took place through the Giorgini Company, the first "Buying Office" set up in Florence immediately after the Second World War, which had the purpose of bringing together Florentine, and also Italian, producers with American buyers, who especially appreciated the artistic objects still manufactured by artisans who still took inspiration from the Italian Renaissance, using techniques handed down from generation to generation. Mrs. Gina Pestelli, wife of a Florentine retail jeweller, was in charge of contacts with Cartier USA, above all an employee, while her daughter, also for Giorgini, took care of the fashion that in those years was affirmed in Florence with the events of "Pitti ". With their help, we began to supply frames and boxes in sterling silver gold plated with malachite and other semi-precious stones. At the same time, the official buyer of Cartier, Mr. William Smith, began to appreciate and commission the first objects with fired enamels, a process of which we have always been specialists. In 1975 we began exhibiting at the prestigious New York Jewellery Association Show, which we participated in both the February and July editions, for a good 26 years until 2001. In New York in those years the "Art deco style" was still very much appreciated, still mindful of the beautiful early 20th century architecture of the great buildings such as the "Crysler" or the "Empire State". We then began to produce frames, boxes, evening bags, "objets de vertu" and other objects in "art deco style" which were very popular with Mr. Smith who gave us some photocopies of Louis Francois Cartier drawings to reproduce them. Thus, numerous cigarette cases, powder compacts, evening bags, frames and table boxes were created exclusively for Cartier USA which, at the time, had the prestigious "Silver Department" on the first floor of the Cartier store on Fifth Avenue. An evening bag, with matching cigarette case and powder compact, were redone on the design created for a gift given to Mary Pickford at the time. In a 1986 Cartier...
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1980s Italian Art Deco Vintage Carved Decorative Objects

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Sterling Silver, Enamel

"Mother & Child" Desk Sculpture by Ilya Schor
Located in New York, NY
A "Mother & Child" desk sculpture by Ilya Schor is a notable piece of Judaica art. Schor was a renowned artist and craftsman known for his famous artworks and evocative sculptures. Ilya Schor (1904-1961), was a Jewish artist and craftsman born in Złoczów (Galicia). He studied at the Academy of Fine Arts in Warsaw and later in Paris. He emigrated to the United States in 1941, where he became well-known for his work in Judaica, including ceremonial objects, sculptures, and art. Schor’s work often draws on Jewish themes...
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Mid-20th Century Carved Decorative Objects

Materials

Stone

Carved African Mali Antelope Headdress
Located in Houston, TX
Carved abstract mythological abstract antelope anteater headdress mounted on wood stand. These motifs symbolize excellence in farming and bountiful harvests...
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20th Century Malian Primitive Carved Decorative Objects

Materials

Wood

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With a High-Tech Flagship and Cool Collabs, Lladró Is Breaking the Mold for Porcelain Production

Thanks to its new leadership, the Spanish maker of figurines, busts and lighting is on a mission to update the art of porcelain for the 21st century.

Zoë Powell’s Magnolia 05 Vessel Is Handmade from Clay She Unearthed Herself

The free-form stoneware piece is inspired by the magnolia tree and its associations with home.

8 Ways to Breathe New Life into a Space with Plants

The pair behind the Instagram account @houseplantclub share their tips for making any room of the house gloriously green.

Paris Gallerist Sandy Toupenet Gets Fired Up over 20th-Century Ceramics and Inventive New Makers

Her space on the city’s Left Bank mixes mid-century pieces by the likes of Jean Cocteau and Pablo Picasso with whimsical contemporary creations.

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