Argentina - Decorative Objects

Vase Muller Fres Luneville acid worked Muller Feres The heart of the company was formed by five brothers (Henri, Desire, Eugene, Pierre, Victor) from a glass making family who traine...

We have specialized in the sale of Art Deco and Art Nouveau and Vintage styles since 1982. If you have any questions we are at your disposal. Pushing the button that reads 'View All From Seller'. And you can see more objects to the style for sale. Why are there so many antiques in Argentina? In the 1880 – 1940 there was a grate wave of immigration encouraged by the periods of war that were taking place. 1st World War took place between 1914 and 1918 2nd World War took place between 1939 and 1945 The immigrants options were New York or Buenos Aires. Tickets were cheap and in Buenos Aires they were welcomed with open arms, as it was a country where everything was still to be done. Argentina was the country of new opportunities, labour was needed and religious freedom was assured, in many cases the of the family travel first until they were settled and then the rest of the family members join them. In the immigrant museum “Ellis Island Immigrant Building” in New York you can se the promotional posters of the boats that would take them to a new life. Between the years 1895 and 1896, Argentina had the highest DGP (gross domestic product) per capita in the world according to the Maddison Historical Statistics index, this situation arose due to the large amount of food being exported to European countries, which were at war. The Argentinean ships left the port of Buenos Aires with food, but they returned with furniture, clothes and construction elements, (it´s common to see this the old buildings of the historic neighbourhood of San Telmo, the beams with the inscription “Made in England)”, as well as many markets that were built in Buenos Aires, such us the San Telmo Market, whose structure was brought by ship and afterwards assembled in 900 Defensa Street. With the great influence of European immigrants living in the country, the children of the upper classes travelled to study in France, resulting in the inauguration of “La Maison Argentinienne”, on 27th of June 1928, in the international city of Paris, which hosted many Argentinians that were studying in Frace. It´s the fourth house to be built after France, Canada and Belgium, being the first Spanish-speaking one. Still in place today (17 Bd Jourdan, 75014, Paris, France). Many of the children of these wealthy families who attended international art exhibitions, museums and art courses abroad, took a keen interest in the European style. This is why Buenos Aires was at the time referred as “The Paris of South America”. Between the years 1890 and 1920 more than a hundred Palaces were built on Alvear Avenue the most exclusive avenue in Buenos Aires. Today some of these palaces have been transformed into museums, hotels and embassies. In the year 1936, the Kavanagh building was inaugurated, it was the tallest reinforced concrete building in South America. During 1994 the American Society of Civil Engineers distinguished it as an “international engineering milestone”, and it´s now considered a World Heritage of Modern Architecture. At the time was common to hire foreign architects such as Le Corbusier, who visited Buenos Aires/Argentina in 1929 and in 1948 he drew up the blueprints for a house built in La Plata City (which was declared a World Heritage Site). In 1947, the Hungarian architect Marcelo Breuer designed “Parador Ariston” in the seaside city of Mar del Plata. After an Argentinean student at Harvard University convinced him to come to Argentina. He worked on an urban development project in the Casa Amarilla, area of La Boca. The Ukrainian architect, Vladimiro Acosta, arrives in Argentina in 1928 and worked as an architect until que moved to Brazil. Antonio Bonet, a Spanish architect who worked with Le Corbusier in Paris, arrives in Argentina in 1937, where he carried out several architectural works and in 1938 designs the well-known BFK chair. Andres Kálnay, of Hungarian origin, made around 120 architectural masterpieces, among which the former Munich brewery stands out, he even made the furniture’s design. The German architect, Walter Gropius, director of the Bauhaus, lived in Argentina, where he wrote articles for “Sur” magazine and founded in Buenos Aires, an architectural firm with Franz Möller, who was also an architect, where he built two houses. At the same time several famous designers decided to immigrate to Argentina, among them we can find the well-known French designer, Jean-Michel Frank, who arrived in the country in 1940 and also worked for the Rockefeller family. Special pieces were made, which were sold exclusively in the country, such as the well-known German company “WMF”, who sold their products by catalogue, which were chosen by the ladies of High Society in the list of wedding gifts, as well as the pieces designed by Christofle. The Swiss sculptor Alberto Giacometti, made special pieces for Argentinean mansions. In 1904 the first Jansen branch outside Paris was established in Buenos Aires, as the Argentinean clientele demanded a large amount of furniture, from the end of the 19th Century to the mid-20th Century. In 1970, the brand Rigolleau Argentina made pieces authorised by Lalique. The brands Maple and Thompson also set up shop in the country. The French plastic artist, Marcel Duchamp moved to Argentina in 1918-1919. Glass signed Gallé, Charder, Leverre, Schneider, Muller and other French firms. They were bought in flower shops and were given to ladies with beautiful floral arrangements. Some furniture manufacturers travelled to international fairs and bough the patterns to produce the furniture in Argentina, such as the furniture firm Englander and Bonta, who bought the patterns ins Italy. It is worth mentioning that in Argentina we have the largest Community of Italians outside...

Late 19th century french bronze bust seal of Jeanne d´Arc wearing armor by Edmond-Henri Becker By: Edmond-Henri Becker Material: bronze, copper, metal Technique: cast, molded, patin...

Large "Dahlia" Bottle, France, René Lalique, 1930s This large "Dahlia" perfume bottle by René Lalique, designed in the 1930s, features a satin-finished glass body with a lenticular o...

Art Deco Grisby bear bronze bookends, France, circa 1925. Mounted over brown marble base. signed Ch. Soudant, and foundry marks Susse freress ed. Paris. Very Nice sculpture of a play...

A Mid-Century Modern art owl designed by Abraham Palatnik. Original label on bottom: Made in Brazil. Abraham Palatnik (born in 1928) is a Brazilian artist and inventor whose innovati...

Albert Marionnert art nouveau vase Bronze vase signed Albert Marionnet Origin France Circa 1890 Decoration of plants and leaves of Vine faded patina in very good condition Made in the late 19th century Signed on its base Natural wear. Art nouveau, modernist art or modernism was an international artistic and decorative movement, developed between approximately 1890 and 1914. The 'new art', as its name in French, was an original, youthful and modern style. The art nouveau cultural movement emerged at the end of the 19th century and remained until the beginning of the 20th century, seeking to contrast with industrialization after the second industrial revolution. Art nouveau uses...

Hand painted terracotta and bronze clock design by Stanislaw Czapek for Friedrich Goldscheider. Austria, 1903. Vienna Secession. Goldscheider mark, signed Capeque. The Latin inscription on the front is from the famous poem "The Song of the Bell" by Friedrich Schiller...

Sevres pair of pigeons (Vinsare) origin France Art Deco period in perfect condition circa 1930.

Ceramic Art Deco Woman artist Pattarino wooden base origin italy Art Deco.

Art and crafts cuts bronze and copper cigars Pelican motif short rare cigar Circa 1920 Very good condition natural wear.

Planter origin Germany attributed to WMF, circa 1900 electro plated perfect condition original glasses silver pewter monumental size. Art nouveau, modernist art or modernism was an i...

Vase Sign: Muller Freres Luneville acid worked Muller Feres The heart of the company was formed by five brothers (Henri, Desire, Eugene, Pierre, Victor) from a glass making family wh...

Art Deco Carved Iron Box An Art Deco style iron box, an object that stands out for its refined aesthetics and practical functionality. The piece has a classic circular shape, with a ...

Hand-painted Royal Worcester vase with artist's signature. Beautiful porcelain vase in warm tones, with hand-painted roses and a gold top and bottom. Signed by the artist on the side...

Centerplace, WMF, German We have specialized in the sale of Art Deco and Art Nouveau and Vintage styles since 1982. If you have any questions we are at your disposal. Pushing the...

Erotic bronze sculpture. Austria, early 20th century.

Cold-painted bronze bird sculpture signed Geschützt. Austria, early 20th century.

Val Saint Lambert "Primavera" Art Deco Vase The Val Saint Lambert "Primavera" Art Deco vase is a true gem in Luxval pressed glass. Its design evokes the freshness of spring, with del...

Glazed ceramic planter, Art Nouveau period, Italy, circa 1920.

Art nouveau bronze sculpture Origin France Circa 1900 Signed and dated on its base Illegible signature Reason: Representation of the sea ...

Hand painted Royal Worcester porcelain vase Beautiful English Royal Worcester porcelain vase in cream with orange notes, gold details on the mouth and base, with hand painted roses o...

Incredible boat: in solid wood. We have specialized in the sale of Art Deco and Art Nouveau and Vintage styles since 1982. If you have any questions we are at your disposal. Pushin...

Swiss Art Deco Mantel Clock, 1930 This Art Deco mantel clock features a circular, clear glass dial that allows for an unobstructed view. The Arabic numerals and hour markers are silk...

Austrian Bronze Cat Figurine, Hagenauer This Austrian bronze cat figurine, attributed to Hagenauer, presents the feline in a stretched, arched pose, with its head lowered and its fro...

Art Deco glass Charles Schneider artist charles schneider Material iron and glass Origin France perfect condition Signed at the bottom Schneider. Charles Schneider was an Art Deco glass artist, born in Elzas, Germany, in 1881. Schneider later moved to Nancy, one of the most important cities in eastern France at the time. In 1898 Charles Schneider was hired by the Daum glass company. Ernest and Charles Schneider founded their own company, Verreries Schneider...

Art Deco sculpture author G. Arisse Origin France Circa 1930 Materials: white metal (patinated) Very good conditions Natural wear.

Vase Sign: Le Verre Francais acid worked Le Verre cameo glass was a separate line of art glass designed by Charles Schneider. Its production was made at the same time as the Schneid...

Jarra modernista en plata inglesa y cristal tallado Esta exquisita jarra Art Nouveau, una pieza que irradia elegancia y sofisticación, combina la transparencia del cristal tallado co...

Old family tree of the Makonde tribe, Tanzania, 1960s An ancient sculpture called “Family Tree” hand carved by an artist from the Makonde tribe living in Tanzania. The sculpture is m...

Very nice Art Deco bookends, pair of monkey’s figures. Mounted over green marble bases. Perfect to use for heavy books. Signed Bourcart, France, circa ...

South American sterling silver hand made / Embossed picture frame / mirror 1940´s. Marked hand-made and 925 (it´s the sterling mark in south america). Perfect for any Mexican Style h...

Rooster Figure "Chantecler" by Clovis Edmond Masson Beautiful bronze rooster signed by the artist Clovis Edmond Masson, with a marble base. Clovis-Edmond Masson, born in Paris on Mar...

Original North American Aviation, Inc. desktop display model from the 1950s, in good condition with some paint detail, marble base, and articulated.

Murano Glass Centerpiece Italian 1940

Bronze wall clock, Louis XVI style with a mask Beautiful bronze clock from the late 19th century decorated with laurel wreaths on the sides, a mask of a woman at the bottom and a ter...

Late 20th century bulbous polished glass yellow vase of scandinavian design By: unknown Material: glass, enamel Technique: cast, enameled, glazed, polished Dimensions: 11 in x 10 in...

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Vase Sign: Schneider Schneider Charles Schneider (1881-1953) studied art in two of most prestigious French school of the Arts. First in the School of Fine Arts in Nancy, then in the...

Murano with gold We have specialized in the sale of Art Deco and Art Nouveau and Vintage styles since 1982. If you have any questions we are at your disposal. Pushing the button that reads 'View All From Seller'. And you can see more objects to the style for sale. Attributed to Seguso - Barovier We have specialized in the sale of Art Deco and Art Nouveau and Vintage styles since 1982. If you have any questions we are at your disposal. The history of "Seguso Vetri D' Arte" is directly linked to the "Vetreria Artistica­ Barovier" company. When the Barovier workshop was forced to reduce production in 1929, due to a financial crisis in America, the original group of ten partners had to separate and Antonio Seguso in 1931, assisted by his sons Ernesto and Archimede opened a small workshop of his own. They were joined by Luigi Olimpio Ferro and Napoleone Barovier the following year. Together the craftsmen establish the "Artistica Soffieria e Vetreria Barovier Seguso & Ferro" company as equal partners. In 1934 Flavio Poli joins the firm as artistic director and within only a brief period of time a distinct style of designs emerged. The close collaboration between Flavio Poli, Archimede Seguso and Alfredo Barbini played an important part in the success of the company. New glass techniques are developed which include never before seen color applications. The companies innovative designs constantly received awards and during the 1935 World Fair in Brussels and the 1936 Milan Triennale they did attract the interest of a new group of clientele. One of them is the French wholesale company "Veronese" from Paris which would play a defining role in the history of the company. The demand for an increase in production requires additional investments and the partners felt that there is a need to multiply their investment tenfold. Luigi Olimpio Ferro subsequently decided to withdraw from the company and his shares are acquired by Flavio Poli, which makes him a full partner. As a result, the company name is changed to Seguso Vetri D’ Arte and it is officially recognized in 1937. A period of great success and prosperity ensues, lasting until the outbreak of World War II. The post ­war period is a time of great change in Europe and the rebuilding of the economical structure in Italy requires major investments which result in the introduction of new import duties and taxes. To safeguard the copyright of the Seguso Vetri D'Arte designs an application for a second entry into the commercial registers of Venice is made by the partners in 1945. Strict export regulations curb international business relations for many years after the war and the company decides to focus on the domestic market instead. In 1946 a large retail location is opened at the Piazza Diaz in Milan where in addition to the art glass, German porcelain and Italian pottery is offered. In 1950 Flavio Poli develops a new sommerso glass technique, which consists of an overlaying of transparent layers of glass. The overlapping creates new shades of color which prior to the introduction of this technique had not been seen. Flavio Poli's most iconic design is the "Valve", which resembles an upright, slightly opened clam shell. The design was introduced in 1951. Mario Pinzoni joins the company in 1953 as a personal assistant to Flavio Poli and his responsibilities as a draftsman included the compilation of archival and the existing production drawing s...

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

Alabaster table lamp sculpture attributed to Bastiani. Italy, late 19th century Attributed to Ildebrando Bastiani.

Vase Sign: Le Verre Francais France ( Decoration Halbrans ) Page: 235 book Schneider Maître Verrier Author: Olivier Ador acid worked Le Verre cameo glass was a separate line of art ...

Hermes Paris desk set in black leather and silver metal Desk set consisting of a stationery holder, a double-flap desk folder and a pen holder with blotter. It is a game that detonat...

Early 20th century patinated bronze sculpture of carrying man by belgian sculptor Victor Demanet and BL Paris By: Victor Demanet, BL Paris Material: bronze, copper, metal Technique:...

Italian glass candy jar from the 1970s Beautiful Candy Box, Bombonera type, made of Opal glass. Handcrafted in Italy during the seventies, in red and...

Vase of Crystal We have specialized in the sale of Art Deco and Art Nouveau and Vintage styles since 1982. If you have any questions we are at your disposal. Pushing the button that ...

Large Art Deco sculpture of boy looking over the fence. Signed A. Kelety. Silvered bronze-mounted over green marble. Russian Boy with Classic snow hat, same c...

William Hutton Sheffield Sterling Silver & Cobalt Blue Glass insetç This Lovely piece is in good condition. It is striking and very decorative for any space! Measures: 17 centimete...

Pair of Murano glass vases. Italy, Mid century.

Art Deco Dancer Werkstatte Hagenauer Vienna Brass Polished Wood, Designed 1930s In the beginning the Werkstatte Hagenauer produced everyday life items li...

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Pair of vases in crystal We have specialized in the sale of Art Deco and Art Nouveau and Vintage styles since 1982. If you have any questions we are at your disposal. Pushing the but...

Glazed Ceramic Jardiniére. Art Nouveau period, France, early 20th century.

Woman with mirror Sculpture in Marble Sign: Prof. Jory Galleria Lapini Firenze Sold by: Casa Bellas artes Av. de Mayo 625

Couple figure in Meissen porcelain, Design by Johann Joachim Kaendler Group of shepherds with tree Naturalistic oval base. A shepherd couple sitting together under leafy oak trees. T...

Pair of fine porcelains (couple dignitaries) circa 18th century origin Europe possible restoration in your hand (old) one of them has the letters L.G...

Pair of gilt bronze candelabras with flowers. France, late 19th century.