Hand-Painted Decorative Objects

A 19th century country French comtoise or grandfather clock with automated pendulum. Seven day Morbier movement, cleaned and in working order, having an enamel face, signed by the cl...

Striking ceramic Neo-Renaissance Rubboli pitcher vase features cobalt, red and gold Lustre majolica glaze decoration. Hand-painted decor follows the traditional shape of the piece, with abstract pattern accentuating the base and the top of the vase, and motifs of mythical beasts surrounding central medallion with another mythical creature. The vase is marked on the bottom; the mark "A.R. Italy" dates the piece to 1936-1975. We are offering a large sculptural vase, decorated n the same style, also by Alberto Rubboli, in a separate listing; the vases can be displayed together for a stunning presentation. The vase is a striking example of the revival of the magnificent Italian Renaissance decoration of the 16th century. In late 19th century the collecting craze for Renaissance majolica, especially lusterware, prompted the Italian potters to hunt for the secret formulas that were lost four hundred years earlier. Studios owned by such ceramicists as Cantagalli, Molaroni, Rubboli, Santarella, and others attempted to duplicate antique lusterware pieces for the general public. Each studio developed their own closely guarded formulation. In 1870s Paolo Rubboli...

This is a very good quality Chinese snuff bottle, made from porcelain and finely hand painted in cobalt blue, dating to the mid 19th century, Qing, Xianfeng period circa 1850s. This...

This is a box for the matcha powder using while tea ceremony in Japan. It is called 'Natsume'. It is made with wood. The design is a boat and it is hand painted. The material is with...

A beautiful, relatively large, white opaline glass vanity jewelry box, hand-decorated with raised gold gilt and tiny blue and white accents, Victorian design period, circa late‑19th‑...

This is a heavy Chinese Export porcelain jar complete with lid, hand painted with a blue and white lakeside scene and dating to the late 18th century, Qing dynasty. This is a well p...

Striking pair of 19th century Old Paris Porcelain dresser/vanity toiletry bottles with stoppered tops, France, circa 1840. These bottles were opulent vessels used to store perfumed ...

Stunning clock for the collectors of rare and truly stylish Gothic antiques. Gothic wall clocks are a rare find and this more than three feet tall specimen probably is the best an...

A set of 4 candlesticks with amazing pink lustre glaze and hand painted gold details. For narrow candles. Scandinavian Grace / Art Deco. Made by Josef Ekberg at Gustavsberg, Sweden, ...

Antique Amsterdam grandfather clock with alarm, calendar and moon phase Amsterdam Walnut root and others circa 1760 Dimensions: H x W x D...

Vintage Kholui hand painted papier mâché box with hinged lid - fine quality - featuring a Russian folklore painting of the Snow Maiden to the raised oval section on the top of the re...

Cast iron sculpture of a Scottie terrier door stop with original black paint. Fantastic patina on this doorstop with great age and wear. Wonderful addition to an existing collection ...

Pair Louis XVI Style Cobalt Sevres Style Ormolu Mounted Vases France, circa 1900s This elegant pair of Louis XVI-style cobalt Sevres-style ormolu-...

A set of Italian hand‑painted porcelain figures by Porcelain d’Arte, circa mid-20th century, Bassano, Italy. Set are hand‑painted porcelain figures by Porcelain d’Arte, the Bassano...

A beautifully executed mid-19th century mantel clock by the esteemed Ansonia Clock Company, featuring the “La Layon” model in collaboration with Royal Bonn, one of Germany’s most cel...

This pair of Royal Crown Derby platters is hand-painted in the Meissen style, showcasing Deutsche Blumen (German flowers). This style, which was popular in the 18th and early 19th ce...

This remarkable punch bowl is an exquisite example of Chinese export porcelain from the 18th century, made circa 1736 during the Qing Dynasty. Crafted for the European market, it exe...

A rare and exceptional finely painted vintage Imperial Russian lacquerware box. Exquisitely hand-crafted in the Palekhsky District (Палех) of wes...

This a Georgian, early 19th century Deep Dish or Pie / Serving Dish made by Mason's Ironstone in the small vase, flowers and rock gilded chinoiserie pattern, dating to circa 1815. T...

Funky Fat Lava style pair of roosters in a fiery red: mid-century ceramic figurines. Very colourful fun glaze in the typical mid-century colour palette. Made from light ceramic, gorg...

This is a bowl by Clarice Cliff in the "Hydrangea" pattern, circa 1933. The Hydrangea pattern is a "Bizarre" pattern, produced in 1933. It is hand, in the green colour-way, with flo...

Italian ceramic, perfect condition, produced in 1960s. Signed Made in Italy. We have also another big cats for sale, check our products. Only one unique piece available.

Fantastic quality antique George III lacquered and chinoiserie decorated longcase clock, having a quality brass arched dial, the arch with a name plate signed Jacob Ellry Rumsey surr...

A painted and glazed ceramic life size German shepherd dog (german: Schäferhund) sculpture manufactured in Italy, circa 1960 (late 1950s or early 1960s). A gorgeous piece with great ...

A decorative pair of Chinese porcelain ginger jars dating to the mid-20th century, finely executed in the Famille Noire palette—an enamel technique revived in homage to Qing Dynasty ...

Vintage porcelain temple jar, handcrafted towards the end of the 20th century, in 1980s China Artistically decorated in a simple yet decorative Ming-era style. Its body features a figural scene perfectly realized in hand-painted cobalt blue enamel. Flying birds and floral motifs are interspersed between bold blue borders and graphic Chinese-style decorations. Coming together and creating a striking contrast against the luminous white underglaze porcelain. The porcelain jar measures 20 cm in height and 15 cm in diameter. It's in good condition for its age and use, bearing only x1 small chip to the lip of the temple jar. And is stamped on its underside with a 'Zhongguo Zhi Zao...

French vintage ceramic pitcher vase by Vallauris. Abstract face like decor with umber, dark green and midnight blue brush strokes on crisp white base. Signed under base. Beautiful vi...

This adorable white or light ivory color porcelain vase by Hutschenreuther Selb (LHS) Kunstabteilung (Art Department), Adler Berchtesgaden, features hand-painted flowers - pink feath...

This splendid five-piece Delft garniture, made in Holland in the mid-18th century, circa 1760, captures the harmony and refinement of 18th-century Dutch faience at its height. ...

A delightful and colourful matching pair of pretty porcelain cache pots, perfect for displaying indoor plants. Dating from the 19th century, the pots have been lovingly hand painted ...

A Chinese Qianjiangcai Porcelain teapot with signature by the artist and period stamp on the bottom, depicting the schalor man teaching two kids in the garden, a late 19th century ex...

A lovely antique petite French faience hand painted jardiniere / cachepot / planter from Rouen, France, circa 1900. Maker's mark on reverse. It would be gorgeous added to a collectio...

This Art Deco ceramic vase was designed by renowned Belgian artist Charles Catteau for the prestigious Boch Frères Keramis. Crafted around 1920, this...

A 19th Century Sitzendorf Meissen-Style Seated Chinoiserie Nodder—Hand-Painted Porcelain—Articulated Head & Hands This exquisite 19th-century Sitzendorf Meissen-style Chinoiserie no...

This exquisite French porcelain vase is crafted by the renowned Bernardaud manufacture in Limoges, and bears the refined “Artois bleu” pattern—an elegant design inspired by the Comte...

A superbly hand-painted Mughal miniature lacquer box, created in the refined Indo-Persian artistic tradition and signed “Nangua”. This exquisite octagonal decorative box features a f...

Antique Staffordshire Painted Hen on Nest Covered Box or Tureen, Circa 1880 A charming antique Staffordshire painted hen on a nest-covered box or tureen, dating to circa 1880. This ...

English Georgian chinoiserie red lacquered and figural painted gilt tall case clock, Robert Fleetwood, 18th Century Tall case clock is in working condition.

Vintage Americal art studio pottery Ikebana vase features bold rounded ceramic body with dynamically placed relief elements and multi spout openings, decorated with a combination of ...

Delightful and finely detailed cold-painted Vienna bronze figurine depicting two young birds perched on a large feather. Dating to circa 1900, this charming piece exemplifies the exq...

A fine & rare antique Georgian Scottish inlaid mahogany eight day tall case grandfather clock, by Patrick Bews, Kirkwall, Orkney Islands, circa 1810. Just professionally serviced and overhauled by a professional clock-smith. This very rare antique clock...

Porcelain bronze mounted box, Art Nouveau style Made of hand-painted crackled, glazed high quality bronze mounted porcelain. Signed on the bottom. An all over polychrome floral deco...

Beautiful Baroque angel. Unique period piece made out of wood . Hand-carved and painted. Several old layers of paint visible Italy, circa 1700-1750 Weathered. Small losses Measureme...

A beautiful, classic flower jardinière, made by the renowned ceramics manufacturer Eichwald in Bohemia, circa 1900. The jardinière features typical Art Nouveau design. It has an ova...

Japanese Imari floor vase offer porcelain construction with each vessel having ruffled rim, hand painted allover floral enamel decoration and...

This mid-18th century First Period Worcester Porcelain bowl was made in England circa 1755. It is hand-painted in the beautiful Worcester Imari style ”Fan Pattern.” The pattern is al...

Art Deco Figurine of 'Mata Hari' by Capodimonte / Naples Porcelain Company Italy, circa 1925 An exceptional work, displaying grace and movement, subtly hand- painted. The seductive turban and gold earring wearing dancer draped in a White and Iron-Red Moon and Star motif garment, on a tasseled pillow. Hence our Mata Hari, attribution/suggestion. The name Mata Hari, is a Malay expression for the sun. Literally meaning “eye of the day"/ dawn of the day' This exquisite figure, depicts the The dancer (Mata Hari ?) as the sun-wearing the moon and stars. Marked with the variation Blue underglaze Crown & N. In remarkable well cared for condition, some minor wear to the gilt. The figurine stands...

Beautiful bronze pig figurine as a Pen Wipe, early 20th century – patinated This finely crafted, unpainted Viennese bronze or brass figurine is believed to date from the early 20th ...

A giant sized handmade Rimini blue ceramic vase designed by Aldo Londi and manufactured by Bitossi. Italy, 1960s. Blue glazed ceramic with engraved patterns adorning the top of the ...

An extraordinary and monumental 19th century French Sèvres Style porcelain centerpiece covered urn or vase, crafted in France during the early to mid-19th century. This impressive de...

Charming vintage sculpture of a sleeping grey and white tabby cat was designed by Erik Nielsen for Royal Copenhagen. Highly detailed porcelain figurine was hand-decorated with extra ...

Wonderful perfectly preserved owl sculpture on a pedestal, made of white porcelain, partly gilded, handmade in the world famous German porcelain manufactory Hutschenreuther. The pol...

Stunning and vibrant, 27 cm high, vase with sgrafitto and hand-painted colored glossy pattern of stylised women. On the base is painted Italy 7862 I have also a smaller and a large o...

Round pill box in 925/1000 sterling silver gold-plated with Art Deco-style engraving, early 1900s, with translucent fired enamels in various shades. Diameter 4 cm, height 1.3 cm. Wei...

Art Deco tall Italian animal Figurine Ceramic Parrot Macaw on a tree trunk Material: porcelain, ceramic, tin glazed Design: Cacciapuoti style...

Art Deco Perfection: 1939 Enamel Travel Suitcase Makeup Compact Case, MUST SEE! An extraordinary embodiment of Jazz Age glamour, bon vivant luxury, and Art Deco wanderlust, this rare 1939 enamel travel suitcase makeup compact represents the pinnacle of 1930s design imagination. Objects of this caliber, playful yet exquisitely executed, are the very heart of serious Art Deco collecting, and it truly does not get better than this. Expertly hand-painted enamel, the compact is modeled as a miniature leather travel suitcase, complete with gold-tone corner protectors, buckled straps, and a sculptural handle that doubles as the opening mechanism. Tipping the handle gently releases the case, revealing a mirror-lined interior and a fully intact, original cosmetic arrangement: a compartment of nude-toned face powder (still present and loose), a smaller compartment of vivid rose blush with its original factory paper liner, and a petite puff, appearing barely used, if at all. The exterior is nothing short of breathtaking. The “leather” surface is entirely hand-painted, featuring linear horizontal brushstrokes on either side and a bold central squiggle motif, evoking the texture of fine luggage from the era. Encircling the case are brilliantly graphic Art Deco travel decals: Paris, London, New York, Roma, Monte Carlo, the Queen Mary, Havanna Club, and, most notably, the legendary French Art Deco ocean liner Normandie, each rendered in vivid color and crisp geometry. These travel motifs “dance” around a central engraved cartouche reading “Topaz Club ’39”, a tantalizing and deeply evocative personalization. During the 1930s, international travel became the ultimate symbol of sophistication and freedom, fueled by luxury steamships, glamorous hotels, elite clubs, and the rise of the cosmopolitan traveler. Suitcases plastered with travel labels became icons of worldliness, instantly signaling status, adventure, and taste. Art Deco embraced this imagery wholeheartedly, using bold typography, streamlined vessels, and exotic destinations to express modern life at its most glamorous. Novelty luxury pieces like this compact translated that ideal into intimate objects, portable symbols of privilege and pleasure. Comparable in spirit to the finest Cartier vanity cases...

Fine metal painted head horse on horseshoe, circa 1890.  

San Domingo (Kewa) Black-on-Cream Pottery Vase by Darrin Aguilar A finely executed contemporary Pueblo pottery Vase by Darrin Aguilar of San Domingo Pueblo (now Kewa Pueblo), New Me...

Handmade 1940s Art Nouveau decorative vide-poche bowl. Green leaves organically pouring over three sides of the marbled gray, white and green piece with thin relief lines in a graphi...

A wonderful, original Mid-Century Modern Madoura pottery pitcher/vase by renowned Spanish artist Pablo Picasso titled "Têtes (Heads)". The piece features two hand painted images of ...