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Place of Origin: Swiss
Large Masterly Carved Swiss Black Forest Nutwood Chalet with Clock and Music Box
Located in Lisse, NL
Top quality, hand carved and truly impressive antique clock with 8 music melodies.
Over the years we have had the pleasure of owning and selling a number of beautiful Black Forest antiques, but never did we come accross a 19th century Black Forest clock with musical box of this size and with such amazing natural details and patina AND with the original clock and music box inside. And if that was not enough, this finest of Black Forest clocks is top quality carved from top to bottom in the form of a detailed Swiss chalet. Mind you, this very rare antique clock is entirely hand carved out of nutwood only, which is another sign of the quality of the workmanship and the richness of materials. We have added a large variety of photos so that you can see the many incredibly detailed parts of this Swiss chalet, such as the roof and chimney, the many doors, the stacked lumber outside, the doghouse, the outhouse on the side, the striking balconies, the goose sticking its head out through the balcony, the picked fence, the ladder going up to the barn loft, the clock inside the facade of the house, the music box cilinder in the base etc etc. This antique clock from the 1800s really comes with the most realistically carved chalet house you will ever see. To us, that too is a sign that this Black Forest music box...
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Late 19th Century Black Forest Antique Swiss Decorative Art
Materials
Enamel, Brass, Iron
Otto Pilny Orientalist Oil on Canvas "The Slave Market" a North African Scene
By Otto Pilny
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Otto Pilny (Swiss, 1866-1936) A very fine orientalist oil on canvas "The Slave Market", depicting a desert scene with the offering of two female slaves. Signed and Dated (l/r): Otto Pilny, 1910.
Canvas height: 31 1/2 inches (80 cm).
Canvas width: 47 1/4 inches (120 cm).
Frame height: 37 inches (94 cm).
Frame width: 52 inches (132.1 cm).
Previously offered at Christie's New York, 19th Century European Art, Sale 2521 on October 12, 2011, Lot 84.
Latest Otto Pilny Sale: Christie's London - The Orientalist Sale including Works from the Najd Collection on 30 March 2021 - Lot 49 "Dance in the Desert" was sold for £100,800 ($138,500)
There is not that much information about Otto Pilny who began his artistic education in Prague. Pilny also lived in Vienna and ended up settling in Zurich. Just like Ludwig Deutsch (1855-1935), Rudolf Ernst (1854-1932), and Carl Leopold Müller (1834-1892), Pilny was encouraged to travel abroad. During his two trips to Egypt, a favorite destination of the Austro-Hungarian school, the first one in 1889 and later en 1892, he acquired the taste of painting Orientalist scenes of Middle Eastern landscapes...
Category
Early 20th Century Islamic Swiss Decorative Art
Materials
Giltwood, Canvas
Le Corbusier Lithograph On paper, Totem
By Le Corbusier
Located in Toronto, ON
This exceptional vintage lithograph is signed in the plate Le Corbusier 1963.
It is beautifully mounted in a gold gilt frame
and was originally purchased in a prominent Toronto gallery in 1960’s.
“Born Charles-Édouard Jeanneret, visionary architect and designer Le Corbusier developed new models for post-industrial urban living. He based his design philosophy on systems of proportion, modularity, and geometry; these principles infiltrated his writing, theory, and painting, as well as urban planning. Though Le Corbusier took inspiration from historical architects such as Vitruvius, Leonardo da Vinci, and Leon Battista Alberti—polymaths who similarly explored the relationship between the body and the built environment—his designs were decidedly modern and unembellished. His buildings have been erected in France, India, Japan, and beyond. As a painter, Le Corbusier co-founded the early 20th-century Purist movement, which dictated that objects should be depicted in their most pared-back forms. He later embraced a more abstract sensibility centered on lines, shadows, and curvilinear shapes. At auction, Le Corbusier’s work has sold for millions...
Category
1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Swiss Decorative Art
Materials
Paper
Celestino Piatti Ceramic Art Tiles in Picasso Style Post Modern
By Joan Miró, Celestino Piatti, Pablo Picasso
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Set of three, fire, wind, earth, original post modern ceramic tiles by Celestino Piatti.
Celestino Piatti (1922 – 2007) –
A set of Three 1980s ceramic tiles from the series Earth,...
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Late 20th Century Post-Modern Swiss Decorative Art
Materials
Ceramic
Paco Rabanne Electric Blue Space Curtain for Baumann AG, Switzerland 1970s
By Paco Rabanne
Located in Milan, IT
Fashion Designer Paco Rabanne Rare Electric Blue and Silver Space Curtain for Baumann AG,
Switzerland 1970s
Category
1970s Modern Vintage Swiss Decorative Art
Materials
Plastic
Masterly Crafted w. Edelweiss Flowers Swiss Black Forest Barometer & Thermometer
Located in Lisse, NL
Top museum quality carved Swiss barometer / weather station
This antique barometer is not only about the actuality of the weather, it is also a true work of art and a real pleasure to look at. The attention to detail is incredible and it must have taken a true craftsman weeks rather than days to design and finish the carved frame alone. At a later stage, the handcrafted barometer (in German) and the thermometer (in Celsius & Fahrenheit) were integrated. Notice how the Edelweiss Flowers...
Category
Late 19th Century Black Forest Antique Swiss Decorative Art
Materials
Wood
Swiss alp " decoupage " dated 1802
Located in grand Lancy, CH
Swiss alp " decoupage " signed and dated 1802
Category
Early 1800s Antique Swiss Decorative Art
Materials
Wood, Paper
Vintage Swiss Stone Lithographic Poster Custom Framed "Astoria"
Located in North Miami, FL
This fantastic and graphic authentic Swiss poster that is on the rare and very obscure side is a stone lithograph that is archivally linen backed and custom framed. The 4 ply silk ma...
Category
1930s Art Deco Vintage Swiss Decorative Art
Materials
Paper
Multicolored enameled copper on wood decorative panel, 1960s
Located in Varese, Lombardia
Beautiful enameled copper panel made in the 60s, with abstract representation, probably of Swiss manufacture.
The panel is mounted on wood and remains in very good condition.
Category
1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Swiss Decorative Art
Materials
Copper
Original Large Oil on Panel Guy Dessauges Painting 70s Swiss Artist, 159/17
Located in Ternay, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
Painting by the Swiss artist guy Dessauge done in the 70's / 80's using his technique of superimposing oil glazes in brown and violet tones. The painting will be accompanied by a cer...
Category
1970s Organic Modern Vintage Swiss Decorative Art
Materials
Paint
Friedensreich Hundertwasser Silkscreen Collage 1972 Homage Schroeder Sonnenstern
By Hundertwasser
Located in Palm Springs, CA
A striking image from 1972 by Friedensreich Hundertwasser titled Homage to Schroeder-Sonnenstern. It is work number 715 and from an edition of 4200 of which this is number 2860. It i...
Category
1970s Vintage Swiss Decorative Art
Materials
Paper
Antique Casted Bronze Cattle Bell Made in Switzerland ca. 1900s
Located in Berghuelen, DE
Antique Casted Bronze Cattle Bell Made in Switzerland ca. 1900s
An antique cast bronze cattle bell, made in Switzerland around 1900. The bell comes with its original brown leather s...
Category
Early 20th Century Country Swiss Decorative Art
Materials
Bronze
Antique Fritz Jorg Switzerland Made Copper and Steel Ice Climbing Axe
Located in Atlanta, GA
A great ice axe that was made by the renown blacksmith Fritz Jörg in the small area of Zweilütschinen in the Interlaken-Oberhasli district.
One side of the head is inscribed with “F. JORG ZWEILUTSCHINEN BERNER OBERLAND”.
It has a wonderful patina that only comes with age. It features its a solid wooden shaft, curved adze and a traditional shaped spike. A wonderful old wooden ice axe from the heart of the Swiss Alps to add that extra decoration touch to your home or mountain lodge...
Category
Early 20th Century Swiss Decorative Art
Materials
Copper, Steel
Vintage Framed Scarf Signed " Lehner"
Located in Beirut, LB
vintage silk scarf signed "Lehner", featuring an intricate and colorful design framed for display. The scarf showcases a vivid palette of bright yellows, deep blues, and rich purples, intertwined with geometric shapes and paisley motifs, adding a dynamic mix of modern and classic elements. The bold patchwork pattern is accented with floral and damask-inspired designs, giving it an elegant yet playful aesthetic. The scarf is framed in a simple wooden frame, making it a ready-to-hang art piece as well as a collectible fashion item. The bottom right corner bears the signature "Lehner," confirming its authenticity.
Ideal for those who appreciate luxury textiles, fine craftsmanship, and vibrant decor, this framed scarf...
Category
Late 20th Century Art Deco Swiss Decorative Art
Materials
Fabric, Plexiglass, Wood
Modern Color Full Glass Sculpture by Theresa
Located in Schöfflisdorf, CH
Modern color full glass sculpture by Theresa.
Category
Late 20th Century Modern Swiss Decorative Art
Materials
Art Glass
Original Oil on Panel Painting Guy Dessauge 1978 Swiss Artist
Located in Ternay, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
Painting by the Swiss artist Guy Dessauge made in 1978 using his technique of superimposing "glazes" in multicoloured oil which gives the painting an effe...
Category
1970s Organic Modern Vintage Swiss Decorative Art
Materials
Paint
Picon Amer Chaud, C1930s Vintage Swiss Alcohol Advertising Poster, NOEL FONTANET
By Noel Fontanet
Located in Bath, Somerset
Superb original Swiss advertising poster from c1930 by artist Noel Fontanet for Amer Picon Chaud. Great art deco wine and spirits advertisement.
Fontanet was a Swiss graphi artist ...
Category
20th Century Swiss Decorative Art
Materials
Linen, Paper
Pair of Carved Lime Wood Pictures
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
A pair of Swiss carved lime-wood pictures one showing a hunter being attacked by an eagle as he attempts to raid its nest, the other a climber rescuing a g...
Category
1880s Black Forest Antique Swiss Decorative Art
Materials
Wood
Enamel Horses on Panel 1960s Swiss
Located in Den Haag, NL
Enamel Horses in many colors , on a Thick Wénge panel . Love the movement
in the Horses . Attributed to Julia F.M.T. Braendle (1929-1982).
Background information.
Juliana Francisca Maria Tosco Braendle (Brändle) was born on 28 August 1929 in Rotterdam, with Swiss nationality. Julia was a student of the arts and crafts school (Kunstgewerbeschule) in Zurich and of the Academy for Visual Arts in Rotterdam. She lived in Bingelrade (South Limburg) since 1969 where she died on 30 September 1982. She was a watercolour painter...
Category
1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Swiss Decorative Art
Materials
Enamel
Large Set Of Four Orientalist Prints, Otto Pilny '1866 – 1936'
Located in London, GB
A fine four large prints, first two depicts street scenes in Cairo and the other two depicts desert scenes, signed lower right.
Otto Pilny (1866 – 1936) was a Swiss painter who s...
Category
20th Century Swiss Decorative Art
Materials
Paint
Painting by Richard Ranft, Young Woman and Pierrots Costumes
By Richard Ranft 1
Located in Antwerp, BE
Jeune Femme et Costumes des Pierrots, Junge Frau mit Harlekin und pierrot, circa 1900.
Richard Ranft.
Painter of landscapes, engraver, illustrator and poster artist. (Swiss 1862–19...
Category
Early 1900s Art Deco Antique Swiss Decorative Art
Materials
Glass, Paper, Wood
Painting by Richard Ranft, Young Woman and Pierrots Costumes
By Richard Ranft 1
Located in Antwerp, BE
Jeune Femme et Costumes des Pierrots, Junge Frau mit Harlekin und pierrot, circa 1900.
Richard Ranft.
Painter of landscapes, engraver, illustrator and poster artist. (Swiss 1862-19...
Category
Early 1900s Art Deco Antique Swiss Decorative Art
Materials
Glass, Wood, Paper
Carouge Earthenware In Switzerland - Picolas & Degrange – Imperial Parakeet & Wa
Located in BARSAC, FR
Rare ornithological composition of four painted earthenware plaques, in its original gilded wood frame decorated with friezes of gadroons and pearls.
Art Nouveau period, Honoré Pico...
Category
Late 19th Century Art Nouveau Antique Swiss Decorative Art
Materials
Porcelain
Original Oil on Panel Guy Dessauges 70's Painting Swiss Artist, 20/5/09/15
Located in Ternay, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
Oil on medium size panel by the Swiss painter Guy Dessauges. Made in the 1970s using his technique of superimposing "glazes" which gives the painting depth and a magnificent relief e...
Category
1970s Organic Modern Vintage Swiss Decorative Art
Materials
Paint
Original Oil on Panel Guy Dessauges Painting Years 70/80 Swiss Artist, 214/17
Located in Ternay, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
Painting by the Swiss painter Guy Dessauges created in the 70s and 80s using his technique of superimposing "glazes" in multicoloured oil, which gives the painting an effect of movem...
Category
1970s Organic Modern Vintage Swiss Decorative Art
Materials
Paint
Modern Color Full Glass Sculpture by Theresa
Located in Schöfflisdorf, CH
Modern color full glass sculpture by Theresa.
Category
Late 20th Century Modern Swiss Decorative Art
Materials
Art Glass
Oil on Panel Guy Dessauges Painting 70's Swiss Artist, 129/17
Located in Ternay, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
Oil on medium size panel by the Swiss painter Guy Dessauges. Made in the 70's / 80's using his technique of superimposing "glazes" which gives the paintin...
Category
1980s Organic Modern Vintage Swiss Decorative Art
Materials
Paint
Karrel Appel Signed Lithograph
By Karel Appel
Located in Westport, CT
Karrel Appel Signed and numbered 49/100 dated 1971 Lithograph
B.1921.d2006 was a dutch painter sculpture,founder of Avant-Garde movement,this picture is matted and framed.
Category
1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Swiss Decorative Art
Original Large Oil on Panel Guy Dessauges Grey Paint 1982 Swiss Artist
Located in Ternay, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
Oil on panel in very large format by the Swiss painter Guy Dessauges. Made in 1982 according to his technique of superimposing "glazes" in a shade of grey...
Category
1980s Organic Modern Vintage Swiss Decorative Art
Materials
Paint
Large Original Oil on Panel Painting Guy Dessauges 1976 Swiss Artist, 195/17
Located in Ternay, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
Painting by the Swiss artist Guy Dessauges made in 1976 using his technique of superimposing "glazes" in multicoloured oil which gives the painting a beautiful effect of depth, a met...
Category
1970s Organic Modern Vintage Swiss Decorative Art
Materials
Paint
Antique Swiss Walnut Nature Mort
Located in New Orleans, LA
Antique Swiss walnut nature mort.
Category
Late 19th Century Antique Swiss Decorative Art
Materials
Walnut
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