Painted Decorative Objects

A museum-quality, monumental centerpiece bowl crafted from heavy, chiseled crystal, created in 1955 during the golden age of the legendary Italian manufacturer Fontana Arte. This ma...

A refined bisque porcelain sculpture of a reclining ram by Mottahedeh, produced in Italy. The figure is rendered in a matte black finish, emphasizing the flowing texture of the anima...

An exceptionally rare, wonderfully designed Chawan tea bowl by famed Japanese master woodblock printmaker/ artist Shiko Munakata (1903-1975) who is widely considered to be the most important Japanese visual artist of the 20th century and the Pablo Picasso of Japan. This hand-painted work clearly illustrates Munakata's whimsical side as it is of a Koma - a child's spinning top toy. Very few examples of Munakata's work in ceramics exist still today. The work is signed by Munakata on the base as well as the original wood protective storage box (his seal can also be seen faintly in the lower-left corner). The bowl has a small kintsugi or "golden joinery" repair - the Japanese art of repairing broken pottery by mending the areas of breakage with lacquer dusted or mixed with powdered gold - on the inside. As a philosophy, it treats breakage and repair as part of the history of an object, rather than something to disguise. Munakata who is often compared to Picasso was primarily associated with and a principal figure in both the Sosaku-Hanga (which stressed the artist as the sole creator ) and the Mingei (folk art) movements. His many accolades and awards include the "Prize of Excellence" at the Second International Print Exhibition in Lugano, Switzerland in 1952, and first prize at the São Paulo Bienal Exhibition in Brazil in 1955, followed by the Grand Prix Award at the Venice Biennale in 1956, and the Order of Cultural Merit, the highest honor in the arts by the Japanese government in 1970. In 1960 after returning from a year abroad exhibiting his work in the United States, the Horinji Temple in Kyoto bestowed upon him the honorary rank of “Hokkyo”. In 1962, he received the rank of “Hogan” from Nisseki Temple in Toyama prefecture. He also received a Medal of Honor in 1963 and the Asahi Shimbun culture prize in 1965. Munakata's work can be found in numerous international collections and museums including: The Britsih Museum, UK The Chicago Art Institute Museum of Modern Art (MOMA), NY The Metropolitan Museum of Art (The Met), NY The Philadelphia Museum of Art The Smithsonian American Art Museum (SAAM), Washington DC Kemper Art Museum, St. Louis And his own museum The Munakata Shiko...

Gorgeous Italian butterfly glazed ceramic vase from the Liberty period in pastel colors. Italy, circa 1920s-1930s. This highly decorative ceramic vase is in excellent condition. Mera...

A Very Large 19th century Meissen porcelain Group of Russian Calvary General, believed to be Mikhail Kutuzov, the hero of Borodino, with aide de camp, marked with the Meissen underglaze blue crossed swords, and incised and impressed with numbers. While Russia endured great hardships during Napoleon's invasion, it was the skill of her general's and a terrible Russian winter...

This is a Limoges France Porcelain Needle Trinket Box. Its background is white. It is hand painted and adorned with branches of flowers alternated by pink and gilt bands. Inside the ...

An exquisite pair of mid-19th century French porcelain urns by the celebrated Jacob Petit, one of the most imaginative and renowned porcelain artists of his time. These stunning cove...

Renaissance period painted and giltwood candle holder or pricket - featuring four elaborately hand carved winged cherubs beneath an octogonal platform with the original hand forged i...

This Chamberlains Worcester porcelain plate, made circa 1820, is decorated in the highly sought-after Dragons in Compartments pattern, one of the outstanding patterns produced by the...

Italy, circa 1680 A monumental and finely carved wooden sculpture depicting Saint James the Greater (Santiago de Compostela), created in Italy around 1680. Executed during the Baroq...

Chinese Ming Style Fahua Meiping Vase. The vase featuring raised lotus plants, carp and grasses emerging from waves, topped with a garland of beaded chains and precious objects aroun...

Wonderful vintage ceramic Pop Art Umbrella Holder hand-painted with festively colored umbrellas In wonderful condition. Made in Germany Unsigned 18" H x 8" Diameter Wonderful...

Studio pottery Asian style stoneware vase - hand painted floral decoration - cut sides - signed on the base - late 20th century. Good vintage condition - no loss - no damage - no re...

Porcelain figure "Greyhound", Zsolnay Porcelánmanufaktúra Zrt, Hungary, 1920s Additional Information: Materials: Porcelain, underglaze hand painting Vintage from the 1920s Arti...

A remarkably lifelike Vienna bronze lizard produced in the workshops of Franz Bergmann in Vienna during the early twentieth century. Among the mo...

Completely handmade porcelain bowl with a hands-free natrualistic painted fox figure in brown colors. The fox is sitting in the middle of the bowl for decor...

Vintage "Day of the Dead" miniature Mexican diarama, circa 1970s. The box displays a scene skeletons in a bar playing pool; it is in very good vintage ...

A charming pair of French Tôle Peinte floral wall sconces, made of hand-painted iron, circa early 1900s. Showing a lovely time-worn patina, the floral bouquets of petaled flowers ...

Lee Menichetti, (1931 - 1997) Palm Beach & New York, well known mid-century artist known for his theatre related art. These sculptures are made of h...

A Fabulous and Monumental Pair of 19th Century French Louis XVI Style Baccarat White Opaline Crystal Baluster Form Flower Decorated Vases Mounted as Lamps. Each of these crystal lamp...

Gilt Decorated Plate With Nymph Fairy and Swan Figure. Naples Real Fabbrica Ferdinandea white porcelain painted and gilt decorated saucer dish with L...

Candleholder Blue Birds Set of 2 with hand-painted porcelain, with bronze details, for 2 candles, candles not included.

A monumental terra cotta swan from Italy. The piece is a wonderful addition to the garden or lanai. Made of dense material and able to withstand the elements. Works well as a centerpiece as well. The 15"x15"x8deep vessel on top easily holds flower, plants or floating flowers - could also work to hold magazines or craft supplies...

Vintage French ceramic cachepôt by Roger Capron (circa 1960s). A luscious creamy white base with a top band in a repeating pattern in lovely blues; below that another with leaf motif...

Modern ceramic goblets, vases white mat glazed and an abstract décor in shades of white, blue, yellow, and red, outlined with black lines. The result is an almost architectural effec...

Set of two unique stoneware candle holders with muted warm grey, burgundy, black, blue and terracotta colored glaze. Handmade by Danish ceramic artist Helle Allpass in her private st...

An amazing Royal Copenhagen porcelain basket bowl, dish or ashtray with a highly decorative lobster figurine. This piece is in excellent condition and it is stamped with the manufact...

Signed 1987 substantial kinetic abstract sunburst table sculpture by Curtis Jeré. Consisting of a dynamic central vortex of radiating brass rods, flat blades with rich verdigris pati...

A very fine and attractive pair of Coalport vases and covers, painted to one side with a panel of two children and to the other side with a panel of colourful flowers, the crisply mo...

Delicate Goldscheider Art Déco Ceramic Figurine of the 1930s: A dancer posing gracefully with her head tilted to the right, wearing a close-fitting bustier top and a floor-length, wi...

Large hand-coiled terracotta water jar from the pre-Sahara of southern Morocco, painted in natural slip with crossed motifs and fan devices set between incised lines, and a hatched b...

Coppia di Figure in Porcellana Policroma di Giuseppe Cappè raffiguranti Contadina e Contadino risalenti agli Anni 60 raffiguranti l’allegoria dell’abbondanza, due personaggi astanti ...

A very large and unusual 19th century French Louis XVI style dore bronze mounted Sevres cobalt blue ground box signed Sarat. This box is truly a masterpiece. Sevres boxes...

Painted ceramic, very good original vintage condition. No damages or cracks. Beautiful and unique decorative sculpture. Gray Shepherd Dog Sculpture was produced in England. Only one ...

A porcelain figurine inspired by La Catrina, the famous Mexican image of death, this time represented in the guise of a cat. Catrina, the popular icon with ...

Pair of fine antique ginger jars, circa 1699-1714) with pierced and cased cartouches and hand painted figural landscapes. Each with a different scene yet maintaining the mountain, la...

Pair of Roseville Pottery ceramic candle stick holders in the Zephyr Lily pattern on blue background are marked with molded "Roseville U.S.A. 1163 4 ½" on the bottoms. Zephir Lily p...

Art Deco "naughty" sterling silver novelty item; a cigarette case depicting a reclining nude woman on a bed in suggestive pose; hand painted enamel on oval raised plaque; with bright...

Pair Antique Chinese Porcelain Lidded Urns with Wood Bases are a delightful design, with classic form and exquisite jewel tones expressed with talented artistry to depict a variety o...

French ceramic decorative bowl by the Frères Cloutier (circa 1970s). A charming decorative bowl created in one of the trademark colours of the Cloutier...

Shaped rectangular table box in 925/1000 sterling silver gold plated with fine hand-etched fire-enameled engraving painted like lapis lazuli stone and...

A pair of French Empire period Old Paris Porcelain vases, circa 1810, with painted landscapes and figural scenes on each side. The Classical amphora profile features a gold-banded mo...

A delicate and intricately worked antique Dresden Porcelain Fruit Basket and Underplate. The form is rare and a technical tour de force. Few of ...

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

This stunning vase was made by Thurn Teplitz Porcelain, with support from designer Ernst Wahliss (1837 - 1900). The vase is in amphora shape, hand painted and has the early mark on the underside. The porcelain vase is ivory colored with light green and brown painting...

An excellent early 20th century Austrian bronze study of a standing Kangaroo with very fine hand chased surface detail and good naturalistic colour, signed with the Bergman 'B' in an Amphora vase ADDITIONAL INFORMATION Height: 15 cm Width: 20 cm Depth: 6 cm Condition: Excellent Original Condition circa: 1900 Materials: Cold Painted Bronze Book Ref Antique Vienna Bronzes by Joseph Zobel SKU: 8910 ABOUT Bergman Kangaroo Franz Bergman Sculptures Bergman is celebrated for his great attention to detail and wonderful vibrant colours, Franz Xavier Bergman (1861-1936) is, arguably, the most famous of the Viennese cold-painted bronze artists, delighting in producing Oriental...

This mid-18th-century Bow Porcelain plate features a hand-painted chinoiserie scene with a pair of black storks. One stork wades in the water while the other flies above it. Near the...

Handmade Hand Painted Candle Holder Candlestick Ceramic. Vintage Mackenzie-Childs Style Rose Cottage single light candlestick, candle holder. Dimensions: 2.75" tall. 4.25" diameter a...

Charming Hand Painted Victorian Pin Dish from the late 19th Century. Hand painted dish is mounted on to a bronze floraliform stem set into an albaster marble base. France 1880's.

Porcelain creation depicting a bee, part of the Awesome Insects collection. A surprising decorative design. The pollinizing species par excellence, t...

Inspired by architecture and imagined civilizations, these handmade sculptures evoke strength, stability, and timelessness. Each earthy, one of a kind piece becomes a symbol—a fortre...

This is a bisque porcelain piano baby girl figurine. She is seated crossing her legs with her arms up and wearing a delicate white chemise with ...

Painted ceramic, good original vintage condition. Damaged leg - was repaired - shown on pictures. Beautiful and unique decorative sculpture. White Poodle Dog Sculpture was produce...

A rather incredible and rare three-tier antique American wall frame that is four inches deep with the first inner frame having hand decorated gilded scroll work. All that gilding dir...

Pair Japanese Satsuma Style Porcelain Vases, Hand-Painted Court Ladies, Meiji-Taisho Gilt Decoration A finely decorated pair of Japanese Satsuma-style porcelain vases, hand-painted ...

A pair of beautiful porcelain candlesticks with amazing hand-painted gold details. 'Quatre Couleurs' = four different colors of gold. Designed by Bjorn Wiinblad for Rosenthal Studio...

Decorative vintage Italian ceramic platter by Guido Gambone (circa 1950s). A rounded edged platter which is painted in an earthy brown glaze with crackle effect at the borders with a...

A very elegant pair of antique French Napoleon III blue enameled & gilded Opaline glass glass scent bottles or falcons, circa 1850. This lovely pair of blue Opaline glass scent bottl...

A magnificent large scale 19thC French "bleu celeste"and gold Sevres porcelain vase mounted with decorative gilt bronze handles and gilt bronze base. The 'bleu celeste' coloured porc...

For your consideration is this very charming Art Deco female spelter figure. The figure depicts a femal in a typical 1920's /30's fashion of the day holding two large feathers. The b...