Painted Decorative Objects

This delightful pair of cache-pots illustrates all the charm and elegance of 19th-century painted toleware. Highly prized during the Restoration and Second Empire Period:s, this type...

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 M...

A fine 19th century English Staffordshire fox hunting stirrup cup. This charming stirrup cup is in the form of a fox head and hand painted with beaut...

A gorgeous Victorian Royal Worcester melon shaped biscuit box featuring a gorgeous floral design embellished with gilt detailing. The rim of the jar is embellished with bats wing flu...

Late 19th century chinoiserie tea tin from England.

Transport yourself to the elegance of the early 19th century with this exceptional Dutch Delft sculpture—an enchanting portrayal of a lion proudly cradling a family shield crest. Crafted with meticulous artistry, the lion captivates with its exuberant mane, sitting majestically on its haunches, and a gracefully curled tail draping over its hind quarters. The sculpture is further adorned with an armorial cartouche, held with regal poise beneath the lion's paw. Set upon an oval geometric base, this masterpiece stands at an impressive 17 inches in height, boasting dimensions of 11 1/2 inches in width and 9.4 inches in depth. The harmonious blend of form and function in this Delft blue and white sculpture...

A stoneware art deco vase with beautiful brown glaze. Foot and mouth detailed in gold. Designed by Gunnar Nylund for ALP (Lidköpings Porslinsfabrik), Sweden, 1930s. Great condition....

Elephant Urn Hand-Painted by Jabu Nene and Sculpted by Sabelo & Sondy This exquisite ceramic elephant urn, standing at 20 inches high and measuring 11 inches in length and width, is...

Fun and nicely carved figure of a waiter server in white dinner jacket holding Chianti bottle and tray of beverages . Hand carved in Italy late 1960s into the seventies . This is one...

Contemporary style floor clock designed by Shigeru Uchida in 1989. This clock was designed for Hotel Il Palazzo situated in Fukuoka, Japan. Later, Italian manufacture Acerbis / Morph...

Danish Mid-Century Modern ceramic pieces by ceramic artist Marianne Starck for Michael Andersen & Son. Two table lamps and one vase from the same series. Rectangular and geometri...

Italian Guido Gambone Glazed Ceramic Vessel with Stopper, Signed on Underside Offered for sale is a mid-century modern Guido Gambone (1909 – 1969) glazed ceramic decanter with a sto...

Herend Queen Victoria Green Boarder Lemon Handle Soup Bowl. Hungary, early 20th century.

Antique Buddha Head Sculpture on Plinth - Spiritual Home Décor & Interior Design Accent Beautiful antique-style Buddha head sculpture, Resin bronze finish on plinth. Perfect for ...

An Italian period Rococo painted and carved wooden candlestick from the 18th century, with blue accents. This exquisite Italian candlestick features the typical curvature found on Ro...

Paris Porcelain floral wedding urn. Wedding tureen Paris Porcelain gilt painted lidded and handled covered presentation dish with soldier mask handles, Pegasus finial and all gilt ba...

19th century Austrian figural group of a family of cats. The group has been cold painted and has vibrant coloring. The male and female cats have stripe...

Late 18th century Italian deeply carved giltwood cartouche of exuberant Rococo form. The scrolling acanthus and C-scroll foliage framing an oval reserve with traces of blue-painted ...

A striking vintage Chinese famille rose moon-flask vase from the mid-20th century, this piece features twin gilt dragon handles and vibrant hand-painted enamel decoration. The flatte...

Painted pottery figure of an opulent Chinese court woman with up-swept hair and standing in a simply draped robe from the Tang Dynasty (618-907 AD). Her beauty is illuminated by the ...

Decorate a tabletop in your home with this elegant and colorful antique Majolica jardinière. Crafted in France, circa 1870, the ceramic planter stands on tree trunk form feet and fea...

This 20th-century Anatolian terracotta jar is a testament to traditional craftsmanship, featuring a hand-applied whitewashed finish that beautifully contrasts its warm terracotta bas...

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...

A fun and unique ceramic umbrella holder. Hand painted abstract harlequin (diamond) pattern.

Introducing a captivating work of art, this beautiful mid-20th century English porcelain decorative owl sculpture is a charming addition to any fine collection. The sculpture showcases a majestic owl perched gracefully on a tree trunk, exuding a sense of natural elegance and wisdom. The owl is meticulously crafted with deep glazed brown hues that bring out the intricate details of its feathers and expressive eyes. This exquisite finish enhances the sculpture's lifelike appearance, making it a stunning focal point in any room. Standing at approximately 11.5 inches tall by 6.5 inches wide and 4.5 inches deep, this sculpture is a delightful piece that offers a touch of nature's beauty. It is in excellent condition, free from chips, cracks, or repairs, with only minor age-related wear that adds character and authenticity. Whether displayed as a standalone art piece or as part of a curated collection, this English porcelain owl sculpture...

This large and substantial cast plaster sculpture is unsigned, but presumed to have been made in the United States in approximately 1960 in the period style. This large sculpture dep...

Enhance your table with these delicate porcelain flowers by French artist Samuel Mazy, exclusive to Maison Nurita in Canada. Mazy has been working as a ceramist for nearly 20 years i...

This lacquered serving tray is crafted with a hand-painted panel salvaged from a vintage Chinese cabinet. Selected for its charming folk art decoration, the found panel is painted wi...

Viennese cold-painted bronze Egyptian monument letterbox by Bergman Austrian, circa 1900 Measures: Height 46cm, width 39cm, depth 28cm Demonstr...

A find pair of Ottoman brass vases with enamel painted patterns and arab inscription on the surface. Both with old ink written numbers on the bottom. They are in good condition, alt...

This amazing and large late 19th-century oil lamp mounted on a gilt bronze base and fitted with bronze cap and handles, features a cobalt blue and hand-painted porcelain body with Ch...

This antique writing box or lap desk is unsigned, but presumed to have originated from England and date to approximately 1880 and done in the perio...

Elegant large Royal Copenhagen crackle glazed candlesticks with gilded banding. For candles with diameter 3,0-3,2 cm (1.1 - 1.3 in.). Designed by THORKILD OLSEN (1890-1973) for ROYA...

Gilt Lacquer Wood Manuscript storage box Burma 19th century. This wooden box is entirely covered in moulded lacquer-work in relief (known as thayo w...

Strasbourg chinoiserie inkwell. Antique double-pot faience handled encrier with quill pot and removeable ink pot and cover and sand pot, both wi...

A gorgeous floral or leaf pattern decorated bowl by California master ceramist Rupert Deese who worked closely with pottery legend Harrison Mcintosh. Signed with Deese's cipher/ stamp and sticker on the base. Would be a great addition to any Mid-Century Modern ceramics and pottery collection or a very eye-catching stand-alone accent piece in about any setting. Deese's work can be found in numerous collections and museums including: Museum of Fine Arts, Boston, Boston Everson Museum, Syracuse, New York Henry Art Gallery, University of Washington, Seattle Long Beach Museum of Art, Long Beach, California Los Angeles County Museum of Art, Los Angeles Maloof Foundation, Alta Loma, California Millard Sheets Collection, Gualala, California Mingei International Museum, San Diego Nora Eccles Harrison Museum of Art, Logan, Utah Renwick Gallery, Smithsonian Institution, Washington, DC Richard & Alice Petterson Museum, Claremont, California Roger Corsaw...

The White Lotus Vase by Maison Lamiè is striking in both proportion and restraint. Measuring 20 inches wide and 5.5 inches high, its broad, low form captures the eye with an elegant ...

The spectacular Sèvres urn is magnificently painted with two beautiful maidens at a well surrounded by vegetation and several cupids, signed ‘Ch. Fuchs’. The other a stunning monu...

A beautiful stoneware vase with amazing hand-painted decor. Made by Hertha Bengtson for Rörstrand, Sweden, 1950s. Excellent condition. Signed 'Bengtson' and 'R' för Rörstrand. Hertha Bengtson (1917-1993) is one of the well-known representatives of the illustrious Swedish ceramic design of the 20th century. She was one of the leading designers for the Rörstrand factory in the 1950s. Bengtson is represented at the Swedish National Museum of Art and Design. Hertha Bengtson was born in Ysane in Blekinge and grew up on a farm with her four brothers. Her parents were Henning and Asta Bengtson. Her father was a jack-of-all-trades and ran both a mink farm and a shop alongside his farm, which was the least of his interests. Her mother, to whom Hertha Bengtson was very close, was a skilled weaver. Hertha Bengtson's interest in textiles and handicrafts came from her mother. From her grandmother she inherited Scanian country textile knowledge and from her grandmother’s neighbour she learned to tat the Scanian way, without patterns. Upon completing her education at a girls’ school, Hertha Bengtson wanted to become a drawing teacher. However, there was no money to continue her formal education. Hertha Bengtson achieved top marks in drawing and handicrafts and therefore gained a place as a handicrafts teacher at one of the region’s elementary schools. During her time at the girls’ school, she had also taken evening classes in porcelain painting. In 1937 she applied to Hackefors’ porcelain factory in Linköping where she became employed as a pattern designer. Hertha Bengtson was interested in all aspects of the factory and when the men were called up for military service at the outbreak of the Second World War, she became head of her department at age 22. Hertha Bengtson wanted to create her own porcelain. She applied to and became employed at Rörstrand’s porcelain factory in 1941, where she started as a pattern designer but quickly became a master designer. Hertha Bengtson’s ability to combine beauty with function was fundamental to her success as a designer. Her breakthrough came with the innovative blue-and-white tableware...

18th century Italian station of the cross on calcite crystals in matrix with a natural-forming baroque pearl. This is the second station of the cross in a group of 14 and originall...

Pair of 18th century Italian gold-leaf fragment horse head sculptures. The pair is made of 18th century Italian water-gilt fragments mounted on scroll wood bases. The fragments come...

Porcelain vase. China. 19th century. Beaker form. Wu tsai decoration of woman and children. 8.5in high.  

Mid-century Vallauris Vase by Jacques Fonck et Jean Mateo C1960s France A tall attractive vase, in blue glaze with purple hues, beautifu...

Anonymous Mid-18th century; probably Moustiers or Nevers, France Faience and brass Approximate size: 12.25 (h) x 9 (w) x 6.25 (d) inches The present dispenser was either used as a water or wine cooler or possibly for washing hands. The original lid is lost-to-time, yet its provincial beauty remains attractive and sublime. The present example—baked with white enamel and decorated with a lovely hand-painted polychrome lattice and floral theme—is warm, elegant and rustic. The curving linear form of the flowers subtly recall the influence of Japan’s Kakiemon style present in France during the Rococo period yet is still indebted to the earlier influence of Italy’s prolific maiolica workshops. This fountain would serve as an elegant addition for display on an oak or distressed wood console table...

The hand carved beaker-shaped wood drinking vessel was used to drink 'chicha' which was a beer-like beverage made from fermented corn. The weathered exterior showing incised geometri...

Small rounded round frame in 925/1000 sterling silver gold plated with translucent fired enamel on guilloche, English style, early 1900s. External diameter 7 cm, internal 5 cm. Weigh...

A refined set of five dessert plates featuring hand-painted landscape medallions by Rudolf Sieck, each with its own unique motif. Decagonal shape with pearl rim. Porcelain with polyc...

This tall, antique "Aiguiere" (ewer) was sculpted in Normandy, France, circa 1860. Standing on four small feet, this delicate, ornate terracotta pitcher has one large handle, a slope...

Lovely English late victorian three tier garden plant stand or jardiniere. The stand features an iron frame decorated with wire basket borders. Excellent joinery and craftsmanship wi...

A pair Japanese export vases Japan C.1900 Stamped 'Nippon' A beautiful pair of delicately designed earthenware vases of Western taste depicting a hand-painted botanical patter...

From Italy, this large, hand-painted Majolica urn dates to the late 1800s. At the top are two putti seated upon the lid and two more putti lying upon their stomachs on the curled aca...

"THE TIME" by Patrick Coard Paris is a luxurious embodiment of art and emotion, crafted from a bronze patina brass veneer inlaid on a fiberglass core with exquisite precision. Its fl...

A most impressive antique country French vineyard grape picker's hotte / hod / harvest backpack basket with beautifully aged warm rustic worn patina! Created in Provincial France in the mid-19th century, part of the traditional old world industrial winemaking process, this large wooden basket...

Porcelain hen bowl. A lid in the shape of a hen sitting on a nest. Probably Germany. Mid 20th century. Model number 4774 on bottom. Excellent condition. Dimensions: L 21.0 cm. x Heig...

Exquisite Japanese contemporary museum-quality porcelain charger, extremely intricately hand-painted masterpiece hand-painted in blue underglaze in various shades of blue on a stunni...

Charming dog sculpture in white glazed ceramic, with a serene expression and hand-painted details on the muzzle and eyes that give it a touch of character. The piece sits on a circul...

A wonderfully designed and executed bowl by famed American California potter, Joel Edwards. This piece features his hand-painted brushwork. Edwards was inspired by Japanese Sumi and Abstract Expressionist painters and this bowl exemplifies this. Edwards was a student of Peter Voulkos at Otis. He also studied under Marguerite Wildenhain and Shoji Hamada. This hefty and solid bowl is signed by Edwards on the base. Would make for a great addition to any Mid-Century Modern pottery collection or eye-catching stand-alone work in about any setting. Edward's works can be found in many private collections and museums including: American Museum of Ceramic Art, Ponoma, California Long Beach Museum of Art, Long Beach, California Scripps College...

Very rare Art Deco goldscheider ceramics figurine The young lady with a brunette page-boy head, shown is the German actress Emmy Sturm (1900-1977), is wearing turquoise silk pajamas...

Excellent Goldscheider Art Nouveau terracotta: Depiction of dancer Ruth Saint Denis (1877/79 - 1968, actually Ruth Dennis, 'Miss Ruth') performing her dance 'Radha'- Dance of the Fiv...

Spherical frame for 2 hinged photographs in 925/1000 sterling silver goldplated with translucent fire enamel on guilloché. Modern contemporary style. Sphere diameter cm. 7.5. Weight ...