Painted Decorative Objects

Bronze lamp in the form of a townhouse by Bergman Austrian, circa 1900 Measures: Height 30m, width 17cm, depth 10cm This delightful cold-painted bronze lamp was crafted by the famous Viennese foundry owner, Franz Xavier Bergman. Franz Xavier inherited the Bergman Foundry from his father, Franz Bergman, in the 1890s. Bergman’s works were called ‘cold-painted’, meaning that several layers of paint were applied by hand to the bronze piece after it had been cast. The lamp takes the form of a tall, multi-storeyed timber and brick building. The house is faced with yellow plaster and roofed with red tiles. It is dotted with green-grilled windows of varying shape and size and features a small turret on its right side. A door opens on the left side of the middle storey, to allow access to the light bulb contained there. When turned on, the light produced by the bulb shines atmospherically out through the house’s colored windows. To the right of the building, a minstrel stands on stone steps, and sings along to a tune he plays on his mandolin. The hanging sign of a boot projects out from the house on the left, identifying the building as a cobbler’s shop. Indeed, the two large oak doors...

This very special large bronze was done by the highly respected artist of the Art Deco period, Pierre le Faguays (1892-1962). His works have always been some of the of the most sough...

These exquisite late 19th century Chinese porcelain covered urns, crafted in the Famille Rose and Celadon Chinoiserie style, are a stunning testame...

Porcelain decorative plate, France, end of 19th century Additional Information: Materials: Porcelain, Gilding, Underglaze hand painting Vintage from the 19th century Place o...

Materials and Technique: These trays were traditionally made from bamboo or wood and coated with layers of lacquer, a process known as "Pan-Yun." Lacquerware is a distinctive and rev...

Art Deco bronze sculpture depicts a dynamic dancer holding two masks. Created in 1925 by the French sculptor Désiré Grisard, the work embodies the refined elegance of the Art Deco p...

A large bibendum statue, Michelin advertising object, hand-painted replica of an old model, probably early 21st century, maybe earlier. Made of plaster, with an old mold to create a...

An elegant 19th-century Oriental desk box or storage chest, crafted from wood and hand-decorated with exquisite polychrome detailing in shades of red, bl...

This completely handmade and hands-free painted porcelain dish is made by Sofina porcelain in Bavaria. Hand-painted with a large stag beetle and other beetles. Rimmed with a platinum...

A magnificent and impressive sized vintage Italian hand painted lidded Fiori urn form vase. Exquisitely polychrome decorated floral, scrollwork motif, rich color, shaped top surmounted with large finial, hexagonal base, signature, elegantly aged patina over the whole. Artist signed: "M Dalla Costa...

Egg White with blue garlands is in 925/1000 sterling silver. Egg White with blue garlands has fired enamels on guilloché and design engraved by hand. Egg White with blue garlands i...

Unusual 19th century letter box with whimsical ink decoration inside and out, signed and dated 1890. With wonderfully naive ink decoration, inc...

The sculptural vase 'Panoplia Titanium' is distinguished by its particular shape characterized by an alternance of voids and overlapping solids that make it a vase with 'a thousand f...

A fine Burmantofts Faience Art Nouveau art pottery vase decorated with a sun burst pattern and dating from around 1890. The vase stands on a narrow round foot with a slightly recesse...

French mint condition candlesticks possibly by Desvres, circa 1930 standing 12 3/4 inches tall. These were modeled after candlesticks by 18th century artist Joseph Olery Moustiers an...

Art Deco Vase Gouda Polychrome Pottery with floral decor Material: Earthenware, Pottery Style: Art Deco, vintage, Mid Century, Modern Descritiption: Very tall Gouda Pottery vase, si...

What a stylish pair! These iconic studio pottery cats are hand-painted by Alan P. Smith and Toni Davidson – and they’re all dressed up for a night out in swinging London during the 1...

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...

This vintage Thai terracotta planter stands out for its strong carved relief and deep emerald-green painted finish. The bowl-shaped form is carved with vertical, rounded ribs that cr...

This magnificent 19th-century Chinese porcelain famille verte floor standing vase is a stunning example of traditional craftsmanship and artistic excellence. The vase, standing at an...

French Tole Louis XVI Neoclassical Style Polychromed Planter, Retailed by Plummer Ltd, NY An elegant French Tole planter in the Louis XVI neoclass...

Antique Swedish Gustavian Rococo Giltwood Wall Clock, Stockholm, Circa 1900 This exceptional antique Gustavian wall clock is a refined example of Swedish Rococo craftsmanship, dating to circa 1900 and retaining its original working mechanical movement. Hand-carved and richly gilded, this elegant wall clock embodies the restrained opulence and architectural balance that define Gustavian decorative arts, making it a timeless statement for curated interiors. The clock features a beautifully sculpted giltwood case, adorned with classical Rococo floral carvings, laurel swags, ribbon bows, and finely modelled ornamental details. The symmetrical composition is anchored by turned columns, a decorative shelf base, and a graceful ribbon crest, all finished in warm, luminous gold leaf that enhances both traditional and contemporary spaces. The circular dial, set within a beaded gilt surround, displays clear Arabic numerals and original hands, offering visual harmony and legibility. Below, the pendulum aperture and architectural elements add depth and sculptural presence, allowing the clock to function as both a decorative wall sculpture and a functional timepiece. Measuring approximately 54 cm in height, this piece is ideally scaled for use in living rooms, bedrooms, hallways, libraries, dining rooms, stairwells, and refined interior settings. It works beautifully as a feature wall clock, a decorative focal point, or a collector’s object within classic, neoclassical, Scandinavian, Parisian, or eclectic interiors. Origin & Period Origin: Sweden, Stockholm Period: Circa 1900 Style: Gustavian / Rococo Revival This clock reflects Sweden’s late Gustavian tradition, where French Rococo influences were interpreted with Nordic restraint, symmetry, and elegance. Pieces of this quality were produced for refined domestic interiors and remain highly sought after by collectors of European decorative arts, antique clocks, and giltwood furnishings. Craftsmanship & Materials Hand-carved giltwood case Original mechanical movement (tested and working) Traditional gilding with rich patina Finely detailed floral, ribbon, and laurel motifs Each element demonstrates exceptional artisanal skill, with hand-carved details and proportional harmony typical of museum-quality Scandinavian decorative objects. Condition Very good antique condition The mechanism was tested and functioning well The surface displays authentic age-related patina consistent with the period. No functional guarantee is included, which is standard for antique clocks. Styling & Interior Appeal This antique Swedish wall clock...

An exotic decorated, restlessly looking horse stands on an oval base plate; a Chinese man with typical headgear looks out from behind him and clings to the animal's mane. In the fore...

4 Japanese NASCO Porcelain Sake Bottles, Mid-20th century. Green drip-glazed porcelain with cork-lined stopper. Some of the cork has deteriorated. Label on...

18th century Italian gold leaf angel head or "putto" adorned with baroque pearls. A putto is a cherub figure frequently appearing in both mythological and religious paintings and scu...

Pair of blue peacocks sculptures, by Waylande Gregory USA, Circa 1950s This rare pair of blue peacock sculptures by Waylande Gregory, created in the USA circa 1950s, showcases the ar...

This hand-crafted ceramic figurine was created by Mexican artist César Torres using traditional Talavera Poblana techniques in Puebla, Mexico. The piece depicts a folkloric female figure dressed in traditional attire, holding the skirt of her dress in a classic regional pose. This time Torres focuses on the tradition of the Day of the Dead depicting a catrina. The figurine is entirely hand-modeled and hand-painted, featuring intricate floral and geometric motifs in cobalt blue, yellow, green, terracotta, and black. The surface is finished with a glossy glaze characteristic of Talavera ceramics...

Antique original French faience Bonbonniere or simply Bonbon Box with Bronze mounts made at the factory of Veuve Perrin, Marseille sometime between 1748 -1803. Flowers and insects pa...

A very impressive fine quality 19th century Chinese Canton / rose medallion vase, having the classical white and green foliate ground, gilded dog of faux handles to either side with ...

Charming vintage pottery vase features a Modernist elongated barrel form and complex glaze decor. A prancing horse motif is done in white majolica glaze with bright red, teal, and go...

18th century Italian fragment with a calcite crystal cluster in matrix mounted on a Italian glass bobeche base. The fragment is from a church in Florence. It was found and saved f...

Pocket photo frame in 925/1000 sterling silver, gold plated with two-tone translucent fired enamels on guilloché, with hand-engraved edge. Napoleon III Empire style. Hinged octagona...

More information coming soon… The projection of this pair of wrought iron wall-mounted candle holders is quite impressive, extending over 32 inches from the wall. The sprawling dis...

Sustantial bronze sculpture by Austrian artist Franz Bergman depicting a Man holding a nude female and standing on a rug. Beautiful colors and attention to detail. Signed. M...

Scandinavian midcentury modern ceramic vase with chocolate and caramel brown colors on tiered geometric relief pattern. Designed by Göran Bäck for Finnish A...

Pierre Brun (attributed to) 1915-2011 Le couple (The Couple) Important sculpture Fire-patinated copper-ware cast Oakwood base Height of the s...

Large Rosenthal chrysanthemum lidded vase in cream-colored porcelain with hand-painted flowers and gold decoration. 1930s. Measures: 39.5 x 23 cm. In excellent condition. Stamped.

For your consideration, a mid century modern Sculpture by Curtis Jere. Music Band Scene. USA circa the 1970s. Iron painted in black. Signed in lower section. Wall mounted sculpture....

A Jugendstil Style amphora from Rudolstadt, Thuringia hailing from the Triebner Ens Manufacture and the artist Karl Ens Volkstedt. A vase decorated with an iris flower form neck an...

This is a Meissen Porcelain lady figurine that it is part of group of five that represents the five senses. She represents the sense of Touch. It depicts an 18th century lady in a chair beside a side table that has a large birdcage...

1920s Swedish Rorstrand soft triangular shaped bowl with wavy rim. Shiny white base with clear blue and golden organic lined decorations in symmetrical patterns. Stamped under base. ...

White porcelain vase by Cesare Villari hand painted with ivy leaves and pure gold decorations from the 70s in excellent condition as shown in the photo. the vase measures: height 38 ...

French Chinoiserie Faience vase. Purple, blue, green and yellow baluster vase with gilding and diapering in the chinoiserie style with bugs and butt...

100-year old Swedish Art Nouveau vase handmade by artist Edgar Böckman in the 1920s. Warm grey, rose, magenta colored lustre glaze covering the slender shape with large organic decor...

Wading Bird Decoy America, 1950 Wooden curlew decoy, carved and painted with large beak and mounted to a burl wood base. Made by William Kirkpatrick. 13”w x 4.5”d x 12”h Ref. O2183

A pair of large faience vases with hand-painted flamingos and a lake pavilion. 1930s. Measures: 45.5 x 16 cm. In excellent condition. Stamped.

A beautiful ceramic art deco vase. Amazing glaze with details in hand-painted gold. Designed by Gunnar Nylund for Rörstrand, Sweden, 1930s. Great condition. No chips, cracks or craz...

Wonderful to find a top-notch, highly decorative and most unusual desk set, French in origin dating to around 1860. Made from nutty coloured burl Walnut, all three pieces are mounted with the most wonderful polished brass mounts all inset with fabulous hand painted porcelain plaques. Our restorer had to remove all the mounts to professionally clean and on doing so found the name of the figure depicted on the plaques, "Ninon De Lenclos" a French Author, Courtesan, Freethinker and Patron of the Arts. The set is made up of a Stationery box with brass swing handles each side; the box complete with a working tasselled key. The box opens to reveal the wonderful original gilded leather lining with the original paper lining the sides of the dividers. The lock and hinges are beautifully engraved, a true sign of quality. The next piece is a hefty large oval Walnut Inkstand with a large glass inkwell...

Charming vintage ceramic box with lid features the Hibiscus pattern decor, with a striking red flower and yellow-green leaves hand-painted over a slightly raised relief. The soft sha...

A stunning pair of hand-modeled terracotta sculptures by the Sardinian master ceramist Saverio Farci, representing a man and a woman. Each piece is entirely handmade, displaying Farc...

Exquisite contemporary Japanese porcelain vase, hand painted in green, blue and red on a stunningly shaped porcelain body, a signed piece by highly acclaimed award-winning master por...

Vintage Indian Hand Painted Mughal Rajasthani Metal Water Vessel Vase. This stunning vintage Indian water vessel is a large, hand-painted metal piece that combines the beauty of traditional Rajasthani artistry with functional design. Featuring vibrant, polychrome design. A true statement piece from the mid-20th century, this antique water vessel...

An iconic pair of bronze bookends by C Omin, finely modeled as Sea lions with their heads stretched out in a dynamic pose. The figures have smooth tactile surfaces with good detailed...

Large Moroccan glazed royal blue ceramic urn with lid from Fez. Vintage Moorish style ceramic handcrafted and hand painted with Arabic calligraphy wr...

Very Large hand painted and decorated / gilt Japanese floor vases in the Imari porcelain. The vase features exterior / interior hand painted Japane...

Meticulously enamelled and gilt satsuma box, Meiji Period (1867-1912). Overall very good antique condition, wood base is sculpted wood. Very good antique...

The designs on this French faience group is typical of pottery made in Rouen. Early 20th Century French Hand-Painted Faience Vasse from Rouen Marking on the bottom: " Rouen Fait ...

This lovely 18th-century Dutch Delft charger showcases hand-painted decoration in deep, dark blue. We see ten panels of floral decoration filled with tulip bulbs and scrolling vines....

A charming antique French faience Quimper double inkwell and pen tray desk set, circa 1900. This gorgeous inkwell is hand painted with a traditional Breton man surrounded by bagpipes...

Gio Ponti for Ginori athletic dish. Vintage Richard Ginori shaped nut dish/ small saucer from the athletic series designed by Gio Ponti featuring ...