Painted Decorative Objects

A fascinating pair of Japanese porcelain kogo (incense containers), crouching rabbit figures, hand painted, polychrome decorated with mon inspired symbols. The top half lifts off to ...

A very rare and exquisite asian glass Chinese snuff bottle from the late Qing Dynasty. This exceptional snuff bottle bears a later Qianlong mark and is designed in the iconic famille...

Excellent Meissen Porcelain Figurine: Clown standing with legs apart, face painted white, large red nose and black crosses painted over his eyes, a small black bowler hat on his shor...

The urban and cosmopolitan Porteño family carries the spirit of the ones born in Buenos Aires city or “Porteño”, as they are commonly known. Its boxes, trays and flower vases have a ...

Small baluster vase, with a bulbous body resting on a flush base, featuring a flared, funnel-shaped neck; colourless glass with milky-white and flaky reddish flecks, and cornflower-b...

18th century Italian gold leaf angel wing with rutilated quartz crystals on natural-forming aragonite crystal cluster. The hand-carved angel wing was once part of a heavenly, angelic depiction in a historic church in Italy. The aragonite is from Morocco and is known for this particular type of crystalized formations. The mineral emulates a cloud which is compliments the 18th century Italian gilded angel wing. The rutile quartz crystals are adorned on the base and aspects of the wing and the gold of the rutile perfectly matches the original gilded 18th century Italian artifact...

A rare wooden sculptural floor lamp, hand-crafted and signed. Dedicated to the splendors of the sun and shade as is the title "Sol Y Sombra". This French mid-century sculptural flo...

A beautiful lidded porcelain jar with an amazing hand-painted pattern. From the series 'Spezie' (Spices). Designed and produced by Piero Fornasetti in Milano, Italy. Early production...

Tall cylinder pop art vase with hand-painted watercolor-like diagonal stripes in blue, lilac and burgundy colors on soft periwinkle background. Manufactured in the late 1980s by the ...

Large early 20th C painted terracotta olive jar. Would make a great lamp base. 1910. Reference: 8178 Dimensions 27 inches (69 cms) High 20 inches (51 cms) Diameter

Gorgeous Mid-20th Century Mid Century Modern Northern California Pottery light blue & black lidded biscuit jar signed by Niels Frederiksen. Beautiful...

Leopard Butter Dish – Handcrafted by Love Art Ceramics Bursting with charm and vitality, this one-of-a-kind leopard butter dish is a joyful tribute to South Africa’s most iconic pre...

A very fine & large pair of 19th century antique French Sevres Porcelain, ormolu and champleve enamel, handpainted ewers, signed "C. Rochette", circa 1890. Each ewer having a finely cast & gilded bronze rococo handle, each neck is decorated with exquisite champleve enamel. Each ewer having a dark blue porcelain baluster shaped body, with two oval hand-painted reserves each with a courting couple signed "C. Rochette", both reserves are surrounded with lavish gilding & at the base of each painted panel are the Sevres interlaced L's. To the rear are corresponding panels also finely handpainted with landscape scenes, the ewers are raised on champleve socle bases and with onyx plinths below. Condition of both ewers is excellent, a very beautiful pair of exqusite late 19th century Sevres ewers...

This is a Sevres Chateau des Tuilleries Porcelain Bonbonniere. It depicts a lidded cobalt blue large bowl cup mounted in gilt bronze. The top side of the lid is hand painted with a y...

Presenting an absolutely gorgeous and very rare 19C Anglo Indian Vizigapatam stamp box. Made in Colonial India (the Time of the Raj) circa 1860. Prob...

A Very Large 19th Century Japanese Imari Porcelain Vase with Scalloped Top. The body of the vase is complete with two main cartouches and two smaller cartouches which flank the vase...

English Victorian painted and decorated glass apothecary jar

Large 18th century Italian figure of Christ adorned with calcite and resting on a calcite crystal cluster in matrix. The figure of Christ was originally part of a crucifix from a chu...

A Radiant Octagonal Frame in Guilloché Enamel by Franco Salimbeni This exceptional octagonal frame is a masterclass in contemporary Italian craftsmanship, where the ancient art of g...

Exquisite Japanese contemporary museum quality decorative porcelain vase, intricately platinum gilded and hand painted in stunning blue, green and yellow set against an elegant globu...

A pair of candlesticks with amazing lustre glaze and hand painted gold details. Scandinavian Grace / Art Deco. Made by Josef Ekberg at Gustavsberg, Sweden, 1930s. Great condition, o...

Pair of Italian Giltwood & Tole Violet Topiary Sculptures  Italy, circa 1950s A stunning pair of Italian giltwood and tole violet topiary sculptures, dating back to the 1950s. Each s...

A very decorative and impressive fine quality pair of Japanese Imari porcelain chargers. Each with classical motif decoration, scenes depicting pagoda buildings with terraces over lo...

Meissen great dane white porcelain dog. Antique white porcelain dog sculpture of a great dane beautifully modeled with original custom conforming red velvet covered base, with markin...

Large ceramic floor vase by ceramic artist Harald Folmer Gross (1888-1961) for Knabstrup Ceramics - Gross worked for Knabstrup from 1941 to 1945. Light cream yellow base with hand-pa...

This ceramic sculpture delicately depicts a Russian Borzoi greyhound, a dog breed known for its slender, elegant silhouette. Crafted from glazed and hand-painted ceramic, the piece s...

This is a very old gilt and pale pink background urn depicting a continuous hand-painted scene of a lady sitting in a pastoral landscape holding her fan and observing nature. In the ...

Max Neufeldt Metal Assemblage Sculpture 1990c Dimensions: 19"high x 37" wide 7.25" deep Condition: Very good original vintage condition This striking metal collage is an original wo...

Bring sculptural color and texture to a tabletop or mantel with this elegant antique French barbotine jardinière, crafted in Montigny-sur-Loing circa 1860. The oval vessel is richly ...

Pair antique early 19th century French Empire neoclassical tole monteiths or cachepot jardinieres circa 1820. Oval shape with handles at the side. Decorated with gold winged horses o...

Vintage plaster sculpture depicting a seated woman with her dog, likely from the Art Deco period. The piece features clean lines and a simple, elegant composition typical of the era....

Modern black & white sculpture of a Knelling tribal Tattooed African Queen Purchased in France, in the 1960s Unsigned A heavy, impressive, substantial three dimensional work. The sculpted plaster nude female figure, finely modeled with and enameled black body, displaying an extensive 'body suit' of hand-painted Adinkra tribal style tattoos. In general this figures displays Western African tribal symbols, usually associated with Adinkra/Ashanti people of Ghana. For thousands of years, tattoos were seen as a way of curing disease, protecting against spirits, showing affiliation towards groups/tribes, and reflecting personality traits such as bravery, courage, and social status. The sculpture of the kneeling nude has both arms raised with her hands clasped behind her head. The left leg is raised, the right is resting. At the time of posting we have a similar work Item Reference LU2592329803792 Modern Black & White Sculpture of a Reclining Tribal Tattooed African Queen Analysis of selected tribal tattoos on this work: Symbol: Boomerang Tattoo The boomerang tattoo symbolizes the fact that our actions have a way of coming back at us, in short Karma. Symbol: Bracelet Tattoo The bracelet tattoo often symbolizes love and mostly serve as the love knot between different people Symbol: Bullseye Tattoo The bullseye tattoo is the symbol of perfection. Symbol circle tattoo The circle tattoo is a powerful ancient image, it is a symbol of completion, the cycle of life, and for some, the idea of perfection. Symbol : Crescent Moon and Star Tattoo The Crescent Moon and Star Tattoo generally represents growth, fertility, and motherhood. It can be a celebration of women, or indicates the woman is going through a transitional period . There is also a romantic association, with the two symbols representing love. Symbol Cross tattoo The cross tattoo is an ancient symbol which represents eternal life. Other meanings, a symbol of hope in war, or as connection between the physical and the spiritual life. Symbol: Fan tattoo The fan tattoo is known to represent good luck and generosity Symbol: Flower tattoo The flower tattoo has multiple meanings. In ancient cultures, flowers were a direct symbol of god's contentment. A modern meaning, represent the love between two people. Symbol: Lightning bolt tattoo lightning bolt tattoos often mean power, swiftness and decisiveness. it sometimes has a meaning of a split-second moment. Symbol: Star tattoo ?Star tattoos often symbolize hope, love and guidance. Symbol: Sun tattoo Sun Tattoos often represent its ability to heal other meanings is the sun symbolizes the process of going from dark times to seeing the light at the end of that darkness. The sun is the ultimate symbol of light and truth. Symbol : Triangle tattoo Triangle tattoos symbolize connection, harmony, creativity, wisdom, and growth. Symbol : Wooden Comb...

French mirror made circa 1930. This frame mirror has been painted circa 1960. The mirror has be changed later. Good antique condition. Shipping: 5 / 68 / 98 cm 13 kg

'Alidoro' is a handmade ceramic vase, finished with a matte glaze in a warm, sunlit yellow. The butterflies, also handcrafted in ceramic and adorned with 24kt gold using the third-fi...

Spectacular pair of hand painted ceramic temple jars with iron foo dog finials and bases by Maitland Smith, circa 1980s. The pair are in very good condit...

Pair blue and white chinoserie faiance vases. Pair large chinoiserie painted vases / ginger jars in Imari palette of blues, iron red, and gilding o...

Meissen, Germany. Antique hand-painted porcelain figure. Lady with flowers. Late 19th century. Measures: 12 x 5.5 cm. In excellent condition. Minima...

A large antique 19th century Chinese floor vase having a celadon ground and blue and white underglaze decoration to the body. The underglaze decoration is of foliage, stems with ber...

This original 1800s mora clock has a nice face with a clean patina and measures: 230cm. The clock body is distressed as befits its age and has the usual wood movement found in clock...

Swedish 19th century green painted shaped strong box circa 1850. An example of the traditional Swedish shaped strong box with domed lid.  This example has been painted in a vivid gr...

Take your pick from our most unusual pumpkin patch! This ceramic Jack-o'-lantern, part of our Pumpkin Patch Collection, blends the rich textures and traditions of South Africa with t...

This is a Rex Valencia porcelain figurine of a dog. It depicts a hand painted grey and white color astute English Setter dog standing up over a base...

Meissen gorgeous figurine group: The Lucky Parents, created by Michel Victor Acier (c. 1770-72) Manufactory: Meissen Hallmarked: Blue Meissen Sword Mark (bottom not glazed) First qu...

Gold-Plated Sterling Silver and Enamel Pill Box with Floral Miniature by Romano Buccioni for Salimbeni, Florence, 1980 Charming shaped pill box in 925/1000 sterling silver, gold pla...

19th century very tall gilt porcelain decorative vase / piece with exterior floral design details . The vase / piece is in good condition . Minor wear appropriate with age / use . Nu...

Italian Majolica of golden haired putti, set on rocks beside and embracing acanthus detailed candleholder, resting on separate scroll cornered square base; both pieces of glazed terr...

Gorgeous and rare, unique ceramic vase hand painted and signed with N.D.R. by artist from Italian ceramic studio Orobico Arte Artigianato (ART RUMI) in the 1950s. The vase is made of...

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...

Numerous finely engraved mother-of-pearl game pieces in a wooden box in Chinese style. The game pieces are in three different shapes - oval, round and rectangular. The engravings sho...

Vintage brass and enamel decorated pedestal bowl in a lovely form with hand painted flower decoration.

Sculptural 18th century Italian hand-carved and gilded base with a Chesapecten fossil shell formation and natural-forming baroque pearls. The Chesapecten shell cluster was found fro...

Here is a wonderful and rare art deco globe vase made by the famed French ceramist Robert Lallemant (1902-1954). This spherical vase represents the globe with depiction of various co...

Vintage Japanese tray or plate with beautiful hand-painted landscape scenery. Square with soft notched corners, cascading wisteria, vibrant peonies, and detailed peacocks, a symbol o...

A 19th century bronze sculpture of the Neapolitan Fisherman after the antique. In Grand tour style, the boy almost looks like he is in a stance of motion in this good quality scale,...

Step into the enchanting world of the early 19th century with this exquisite Dutch Delft blue and white glazed ceramic covered urn. Graced with timeless charm, this decorative piece ...

Cold-painted bronze cats sculpture attributed to Franz Bergmann. Austria, early 20th century.

This mid-20th century Chinese export Famille Rose punch bowl is a finely hand-painted example of porcelain artistry rooted in the decorative traditions of Qing dynasty aesthetics. Cr...

YURI ZATARAIN, Ceramic Vase, circa 1990, Mexico, comes with white marble base 6" x 6" x 2" h Crafted in the 1990s in Mexico, this exquisite vase is a remarkable piece from the early...

Pocket photos holder in sterling silver 925/1000 gold plated with two-tone translucent fired enamels on guillochè, with hand-engraved edges. Empire style Napoleon III. Octagonal hing...

An outstanding cast plaster seated whippet dog statue, of grand scale. The majesty and elegance of greyhounds have always fascinated artists who have be...