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Item Ships From: Atlanta
Japanese Lacquer Ryoshibako Document Box Meiji Period
Located in Atlanta, GA
A large Japanese lacquer box with elaborate Maki-e design from Meiji period, (mid-late 19th century). The generous size of the box was reser...
Category

19th Century Japanese Japonisme Antique Atlanta - Decorative Objects

Materials

Wood, Lacquer

English 19th Century Brown Leather Case with GR Crowned Monogram and Ball Feet
Located in Atlanta, GA
An antique English leather case from the 19th century, with GR crowned monogram, brass handles and petite ball feet. Created in England during the 19th century, this brown leather ca...
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19th Century English Antique Atlanta - Decorative Objects

Materials

Brass

Elegant Japanese Lacquered Ikebana Bamboo Basket
Located in Atlanta, GA
A vintage Japanese ikebana made from lacquered bamboo basketry circa first half of the 20th century. This piece of bamboo art displays an very light and delicate classic tapered squa...
Category

Early 20th Century Japanese Japonisme Atlanta - Decorative Objects

Materials

Bamboo, Rattan

Pair, French Maison Jansen Style Mirrored and Crystal Girandole Candlesticks
By Maison Jansen
Located in Atlanta, GA
French, early 20th century. A pair of Maison Jansen style girandole candlesticks each double sided with a beveled crystal face plate to one sid...
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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Atlanta - Decorative Objects

Materials

Bronze

19th century Victorian English Cast-Iron Lion Doorstop with Old Red Patina
Located in Atlanta, GA
A cast iron lion doorstop from Victorian England. This 19th century Victorian cast-iron flat-back reclining lion is an elegant doorstop, probab...
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Late 19th Century English Antique Atlanta - Decorative Objects

Materials

Iron

Fritz Klimsch Rosenthal Biscuit Porcelain “Crouching Women” Circa 1940 Sculpture
By Fritz Klimsch, Rosenthal
Located in Atlanta, GA
Fritz Klimsch (German, 1870-1960) for Rosenthal (German, founded 1879), circa 1940. "Crouching Women" model in biscuit porcelain. Signed to sculpture base.
Approx: 12.25" H X 6....
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Mid-20th Century German Art Deco Atlanta - Decorative Objects

Materials

Ceramic

Pair of Mendi Carved-Wood War Shields from Papua New Guinea on Custom Stands
Located in Atlanta, GA
A pair of Papua New Guinea Mendi wooden war shields on custom stands from the mid-20th century. This pair of war shields originate from the Mendi region, within the Southern Highlands of Papua New Guinea. These oceanic war shields were not only created for protecting oneself for tribal warfare, but also in ancestral and ritual worship. They are adorn in various motifs, coloring and symbolism, intended to protect the carrier from magic and bring fear to the opponent. The shields are displayed upright on a custom black iron Stand, with the tallest of the set standing at a height of over 4.5 ft tall. This pair of Papua New Guinea shields...
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Mid-20th Century Papua New Guinean Tribal Atlanta - Decorative Objects

Materials

Iron

English Painted Wooden Horse Sculpture on Stand from the Mid-19th Century
Located in Atlanta, GA
An English painted horse from the mid-19th century on new custom iron stand. This energetic large sized horse is painted black with white spots. It sits on a twisted iron stand...
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Mid-19th Century English Antique Atlanta - Decorative Objects

Materials

Wood

19th Century English Derby Garniture, ca. 1820. 3 PIECES.
Located in Atlanta, GA
19th Century English Derby Garniture, ca. 1820. 3 PIECES.
Category

19th Century English Antique Atlanta - Decorative Objects

Materials

Porcelain

American Federal Tallcase Clock in Mahogany
Located in Atlanta, GA
American Federal Tallcase Clock in Mahogany with Pierced Crest, Brass Finials & Painted Face, Signed “Jere Fellows Kinsington” early 19th Century
Category

19th Century Antique Atlanta - Decorative Objects

Materials

Brass

Directoire Gilt-Bronze Marble Mounted Chariot Clock, Late 19th Century
Located in Atlanta, GA
A very fine and delicate directoire style gilt-bronze marble mounted chariot clock. Exquisite bronze work depicting a winged charioteer guiding a pair of...
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Late 19th Century French Directoire Antique Atlanta - Decorative Objects

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Pair Heavy Solid Brass Colonial Style Candlesticks From Virginia Metalcrafters
Located in Doraville, GA
DESCRIPTION A pair of vintage heavy solid brass colonial style candlesticks, made in Waynesboro, Virginia by Virginia MetalCrafters. The candlesticks are hand crafted, hand finished and of the highest quality. Each candlestick is marked on the bottom with the VMC insignia and the model number 3017. The candlesticks measure approximately 10 3/4 inches tall and the base measures 5 1/2 inches at its widest. BIOGRAPHY OF MANUFACTURER Virginia Metalcrafters (VM) was founded in 1895 as the W. J. Loth Stove Company of Waynesboro, Virginia. VM initially manufactured cast iron stoves and wood and coal heaters. In 1938 William Loth installed a brass foundry and Virginia Metalcrafters became the brand name of the company’s brass and iron giftware line. VM produced historic reproductions for The Smithsonian, Mount Vernon, Historical Charleston...
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Mid-20th Century American American Colonial Atlanta - Decorative Objects

Materials

Brass

French 19th Century Zinc Crowned Acorn Decorative Finial on Custom Lucite Base
Located in Atlanta, GA
A French zinc crowned acorn architectural fragment from the 19th century mounted on a custom lucite base. This French zinc crowned acorn architectural fragment from the 19th century,...
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19th Century French Antique Atlanta - Decorative Objects

Materials

Zinc

Large Contemporary Japanese Shigaraki Vessel Kohyama Yasuhisa
By Kohyama Yasuhisa
Located in Atlanta, GA
A striking stoneware vase made in the tradition of Shigaraki ware by celebrated Japanese potter Kohyama Yasuhisa (1936-) in the year of 2005. Born in the town of Shigaraki, Yasuhisa ...
Category

Early 2000s Japanese Modern Atlanta - Decorative Objects

Materials

Ceramic

Japanese Kazaribako Glass Box Rare Hagoromo Kyohei Fujita
By Kyohei Fujita
Located in Atlanta, GA
A brilliant Kazaribako "Ornamented Box" made of glass by Japanese artist Kyohei Fujita (1921-2004) circa 1990s. The hand-blown green glass box featur...
Category

1990s Japanese Modern Atlanta - Decorative Objects

Materials

Silver

19th Century Continental Gilt Bronze Sculpture of Soldier
Located in Atlanta, GA
19th Century Continental Gilt Bronze Statue of Soldier. Continental gilt bronze figure of a Classical soldier, late 19th century, with sword extended, resting on a gilded octagonal m...
Category

1880s French Empire Antique Atlanta - Decorative Objects

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Pair of Chinoiserie Decorated Tole Urns, Late 19th Century
Located in Atlanta, GA
A pair of large late 19th century chinoiserie decorated black and gold tole urns with lids.
Category

Late 19th Century European Antique Atlanta - Decorative Objects

Materials

Metal

Set of 3 Large Derby Urns, England 19th Century
By Derby
Located in Atlanta, GA
Set of 3 large Derby Urns, England 19th century.
Category

19th Century English Antique Atlanta - Decorative Objects

Materials

Porcelain

19th Century English Brass & Bone Banded Calamander Dome Top Box
Located in Atlanta, GA
19th century English brass and bone banded calamander box with dome top.
Category

19th Century English Antique Atlanta - Decorative Objects

Materials

Brass

Archaic Jade Bi, Zhou Dynasty
Located in Atlanta, GA
Translucent green and brown jade Bi from the Zhou Dynasty (1046 B.C. to 256 B.C.). The organic shapes created by the blending of these two main colors evoke a flame-like beauty, whil...
Category

15th Century and Earlier Chinese Antique Atlanta - Decorative Objects

Materials

Jade

Le Roy & Fils Baroque Revival Partial Gilt Clock
Located in Atlanta, GA
Le Roy & Fils (French 1785), Baroque Revival parcel gilt bronze mounted and mixed marble mantel clock, mid-19th century, having a foliate finial, domed hood with plaque reading "1640...
Category

1860s Baroque Revival Antique Atlanta - Decorative Objects

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Handmade David Palombo Menorah or Candelabra
By David Palombo
Located in Atlanta, GA
Unique Handmade Iron and Stone Menorah or Candelabra, made by David Palombo, Israel, circa 1960s.
Category

1960s Israeli Mid-Century Modern Vintage Atlanta - Decorative Objects

Materials

Stone, Iron

Pair of Italian Porcelain Vases with Colorful Painted Floral Motifs, circa 1805
Located in Atlanta, GA
A pair of Italian porcelain vases from the early 19th century, with painted floral decor. Created in Italy during the first decade of t...
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Early 19th Century Italian Antique Atlanta - Decorative Objects

Materials

Porcelain

French Art Bronze Bracelet by Line Vautrin
By Line Vautrin
Located in Atlanta, GA
A rare cuff bracelet in gilded and silvered bronze by Parisian art jewller Line Vautrin (1913-1997). The playful piece is called "Le gendarme et le voleur"...
Category

1940s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Atlanta - Decorative Objects

Materials

Bronze

Japanese Woven Bamboo Ikebana Basket
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Japanese woven bamboo basket with handle from early 20th century, circa end of Meiji to Taisho period. The basket was constructed in the form o...
Category

Early 20th Century Japanese Japonisme Atlanta - Decorative Objects

Materials

Bamboo

6th Century Coptic Monastic Bowl
By George Lamiè
Located in Atlanta, GA
A quiet meditation in form and texture, the Coptic Monastic Bowl by Maison Lamiè draws inspiration from early Christian pottery traditions of Egypt. A tribute to the ascetic beauty o...
Category

2010s American Minimalist Atlanta - Decorative Objects

Materials

Plaster

Antique Folk Art Box with Carved and Painted Cottage Scenes
Located in Atlanta, GA
Incredible Folk Art hand-carved and painted box with a charming cottage with tiled roof on the hinged lid. Three sides feature scenes of trees behind white fences and the box is rais...
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Late 19th Century Folk Art Antique Atlanta - Decorative Objects

Materials

Velvet, Wood, Paint

Rare Japanese Woven Bamboo Basket Tanabe Chikuhosai Original Box
Located in Atlanta, GA
A rare woven bamboo basket by Tanabe Chikuhosai (1868-1945), the eldest brother of one of the most celebrated Japanese bamboo artist Tanabe Chikuunsai I (1876-1931), who developed a long lineage of the celebrated bamboo artists. This beautifully woven hanakago ikebana basket has a classic Chinese vase form. It features a robust body with the double handles extended into a beautiful oval arch. Vigorously constructed with tight pine needle plaiting, the body was partitioned by tri-branched extensions from the handle. The middle branch extended further down along the body into a distinctive triangular shape. The same design was used for reinforcement front and back. The functional element blended seamlessly with the decorative motifs. the basket is a rare example of the work by the artist. It was signed on the base Chikuhosai Made this (竹保齋造之) and it comes with the original signed Japanese wood box...
Category

Early 20th Century Japanese Modern Atlanta - Decorative Objects

Materials

Bamboo

Late 18th C. English Carved Wood Document Box
Located in Atlanta, GA
An English small-sized wooden box, circa 1770-1800. This antique box from England has been lovingly hand-carved with four quartered-wheels at each inner corner of the central panel, ...
Category

18th Century English Antique Atlanta - Decorative Objects

Materials

Wood

Basalt Footed Bowl Designed by Keith Murray For Wedgwood
By Keith Murray
Located in Doraville, GA
A black basalt footed bowl designed by Keith Murray for Wedgwood . The bowl dates to around 1935 and is shape number 3813. The bowl measures approximately 6 1/8 inches in diameter an...
Category

1930s English Art Deco Vintage Atlanta - Decorative Objects

Materials

Ceramic

Fine Quality Pair, 19th Century French White Marble Bronze Ormolu Mounted Vases
Located in Atlanta, GA
A phenomenal pair of 19th century french white marble vases with quality gilt bronze ormolu mounts including a beaded rim to base, acanthus leaf supports, artfully crafted foliate an...
Category

19th Century Antique Atlanta - Decorative Objects

Materials

Carrara Marble, Bronze

19th Century Swedish Fryksdahl Painted Wood Floor Clock with Carved Crest
Located in Atlanta, GA
A 19th century Swedish Fryksdahl clock with shapely body and carved crown. This antique Fryksdahl clock from Sweden has fabulous trimming throughout, w...
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19th Century Swedish Antique Atlanta - Decorative Objects

Materials

Metal

Italian Flame Fragment Decorations
Located in Atlanta, GA
A pair of Italian hand-carved and painted wood fragment wall or table decorations. These fabulous fragment ornaments from Italy each feature a carved urn, with harp-shaped body embel...
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Early 20th Century Italian Atlanta - Decorative Objects

Materials

Wood

Rare Japanese Lacquer Writing Box Suzuribako Meiji Period
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Japanese Lacquer writing box Suzuribako Meiji Period (1868-1912), likely circa late 19th century. This suzuribako is one of the most unusual boxe...
Category

19th Century Japanese Japonisme Antique Atlanta - Decorative Objects

Materials

Lacquer

Early to Mid 16th Century Salvaged Ming Gap Jar from Shipwreck
Located in Atlanta, GA
This early to mid 16th century ceramic vessel from Thailand is an excellent specimen of a salvaged ceramic jar from a shipwreck during in the Min...
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16th Century Thai Antique Atlanta - Decorative Objects

Materials

Ceramic

French Silvered Bronze Box Line Vautrin
By Line Vautrin
Located in Atlanta, GA
A silvered bronze Poudrier "Le loup et le renard" (The wolf and the fox). by Parisian art jeweler Line Vautrin (1913-1997) circa 1940s. The square box features a relief cast of two s...
Category

1940s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Atlanta - Decorative Objects

Materials

Bronze

Continental Abstract Sculpture of Marble & Silver Plate, 3rd Quarter 20th Cen.
Located in Atlanta, GA
the sculpture is an abstract intertwined cube balancing on a corner mounted atop a marble stand.
Category

1960s European Vintage Atlanta - Decorative Objects

Materials

Marble, Silver Plate

Japanese Contemporary Celadon Ceramic Bowl by Ono Kotaro
By Ono Kotaro
Located in Atlanta, GA
A ceramic bowl with celadon glaze by Japanese potter Ono Kotaro (Japanese, b. 1953). Named "Circular Reef", the fine porcelain bowl features an irregular ed...
Category

Late 20th Century Japanese Modern Atlanta - Decorative Objects

Materials

Ceramic

Pair of Porcelain Vases with Gilt Painted Irises, 20th Century Italy
Located in Atlanta, GA
Pair of Porcelain Vases with Gilt Painted Irises, 20th Century Italy
Category

20th Century Italian Atlanta - Decorative Objects

Materials

Porcelain

Australian Aboriginal Carved and Painted Spear from Melville Island
Located in Atlanta, GA
Title: A ceremonial spear with clan design paint Artist: John Martin Tipungwuti DOB: 18/01/1969 Medium: Ocher paint on wood carvin DOC: 2006 Provenance: COA from Jilamara Arts a...
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Early 2000s Australian Tribal Atlanta - Decorative Objects

Materials

Wood

Pair Of Large Green Glass Hurricane Shades With Plates
Located in Doraville, GA
Two large green thick glass rolled edge hurricane shades with plates. The body of the hurricanes appear to be hand blown into a mold, there are air bubbles in the glass. Both shades...
Category

Early 2000s Unknown American Colonial Atlanta - Decorative Objects

Materials

Blown Glass

Large Scale Italian Capodimonte Porcelain “Two Nude Graces” Lidded Urn
By Capodimonte
Located in Atlanta, GA
The Large Scale Italian Capodimonte Porcelain "Two Nude Graces" Lidded Urn is a stunning piece of art. Made in Italy, it features intricate details and exquisite craftsmanship that C...
Category

20th Century Italian Art Nouveau Atlanta - Decorative Objects

Materials

Brass

English Modern Chrome & Resin "Le Garcon" Mannequin by Lindsey B
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
English Modern Chrome & Resin "Le Garcon" Mannequin by Lindsey B. England , Circa 1980s A rare iconic design of English Modern, The silver and black lacq...
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Late 20th Century English Modern Atlanta - Decorative Objects

Materials

Chrome

Collection of Three Indian Sandstone Carved Heads of Deities
Located in Atlanta, GA
A collection of three carved sandstone heads on wood display stands from Northern India Rajasthan or Madhya Pradesh, circa 11-12th century. Fragmented from large whole-body statue, these red sandstone heads exhibit very fine carving, typical of Northern Indian Art during the medieval time. Two males and one female, they represent heavenly deities Yakshas and Yakshini. Their facial features were detailed with large almond-shape eyes under thin arched eyebrows. The males have characteristic facial hairs including curvy moustaches and tightly combed beard, both finely carved, and the female wears large spoke loop earrings. They all don fantastical hairstyles with serpent-like spiral locks and some with elaborate knots on top and above the sideburns. These deities are likely celestial musicians. A pair of full-body statues (lot 70) were offered for sale in Christie's Indian and Southeast Asian Art...
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15th Century and Earlier Indian Archaistic Antique Atlanta - Decorative Objects

Materials

Sandstone

English Bronze Dog Form Umbrella or Cane Holder
By Coalbrookdale Foundry
Located in Atlanta, GA
English, 20th century. A vintage bronze dog form umbrella stand or cane holder with lily pad base after the original by Coalbrookdale. Approx: 20"...
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20th Century British Atlanta - Decorative Objects

Materials

Bronze

Large Gilt Bronze Feuille Box by Line Vautrin
By Line Vautrin
Located in Atlanta, GA
A large cast bronze powder box (poudrier) by French Parisian art jeweler Line Vautrin (1913-1997) circa 1945-1950. The box called "Feuille" (Leaf) features an irregular leaf form wit...
Category

1940s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Atlanta - Decorative Objects

Materials

Bronze

Pair, Vintage Chinoiserie & Partial Gilt Wood Decorated Obelisks
Located in Atlanta, GA
Italian, 20th century. Introducing a captivating pair of Vintage Chinoiserie & Partial Gilt Wood Decorated Obelisks, each a testament to timeless elegance and artistic finesse. Stan...
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20th Century Italian Chinoiserie Atlanta - Decorative Objects

Materials

Giltwood, Lacquer

Pair of Petite French Patinated Iron Reclining Lions, Turn of the Century
Located in Atlanta, GA
This petite pair of French iron sculptures from the turn of the century (19th to 20th) features two reclining lions, peacefully resting on a rectangular base. A lot of attention has ...
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Early 20th Century French Atlanta - Decorative Objects

Materials

Iron

Japanese Lacquer Maki-E Scroll Box Fubako by Kansonsai Edo Period
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Japanese lacquered wood fubako (a box to store document or small scroll painting) circa late 18th century of Edo period. The rectangular box features a deep lid with rounded corners and recessed mid-edge and a lower box with two bronze medallion rings and tasseled silk ties. The surface of the fubako was elaborately decorated with hiramaki-e and a low takamaki-e on a mottled Mura-nashiji background. The motifs on the lid depict branches of Japanese pine with finely rendered needles on the lower part; on the upper part, it showcases fruited persimmon branches. Two different shades of gold fundame were used to contrast the design and augmented by scattered gold kirigane to highlight some of the leaves. The design continues and cascades down to all sides of the lid as well as the walls of the box. The two bronze medallions appear original to the box and the silk ties show significant fading from the age. This Fine fubako is signed on the lower wall "Kanshosai" in Kanji with a kao mark. All the trims were finished in gold fundame and the interiors a dense nashiji in gold. Kanshosai is the mark of the distinguished lacquer artist Lizuka Toyo I who also signed his work "Toyosai". He was active in the second half of the 18th century during Edo period, employed by Hachisuka Shigeyoshi (1738-1801), daimyo of Awa on Shikoku Island. Although most survived work bearing his marks are inros, he was also known to decorated trays and other larger objects...
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Late 18th Century Japanese Edo Antique Atlanta - Decorative Objects

Materials

Wood, Lacquer

19th Century Painted Swedish Blue Painted Wood Clock
Located in Atlanta, GA
This 19th century Swedish clock (commonly called a Mora clock) is gorgeous by any measure. This clock retains it's original metal face, hands and movement. Its rich deep blue is hig...
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19th Century Swedish Antique Atlanta - Decorative Objects

Materials

Wood

Korean Bronze Bottle Goryeo Dynasty
Located in Atlanta, GA
An antique Korean bronze bottle of bulbous pear form with a long neck and flared open mouth from Goryeo Dynasty (918 AD-1392 AD) circa 12-13th century I...
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15th Century and Earlier Korean Archaistic Antique Atlanta - Decorative Objects

Materials

Bronze

Black Forest Swiss 1900s Carved Wooden Fragment with Bear Motif and Gilt Accents
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Black Forest period carved wooden fragment from the early 20th century, with bear motif. hand carved in Switzerland during the turn of the century, this wooden fragment features a ...
Category

Early 20th Century Swiss Black Forest Atlanta - Decorative Objects

Materials

Wood

Pair of Italian 1930s Painted Floral Shaped Wooden Urns with Grooved Accents
Located in Atlanta, GA
A pair of Italian carved and painted wooden floral-shaped urns from the first half of the 20th century with weathered finish. Born in Italy during the second quarter of the 20th cent...
Category

Mid-19th Century Italian Antique Atlanta - Decorative Objects

Materials

Wood

Japanese Cloisonné Vase Ando Jubei with Storage Box
By Ando Jubei
Located in Atlanta, GA
A beautifully decorated cloisonné vase with silver rims by Ando Jubei (1876-1956), the celebrated Japanese Shippo studio. The piece is dated to late Meiji to early Showa period circa...
Category

Early 20th Century Japanese Japonisme Atlanta - Decorative Objects

Materials

Metal, Silver, Enamel

Korean Glazed Ceramic Vase Buncheong Ware Joseon Dynasty
Located in Atlanta, GA
A small antique Korean Buncheong stoneware vase from early Joseon Dynasty circa 16th century. The vase is of a classic pear form with a waisted neck, a flared mouth and a ringed base...
Category

16th Century Korean Other Antique Atlanta - Decorative Objects

Materials

Ceramic

French Bronze Louis Philippe Period Inkwell and Bell Set, circa 1840
Located in Atlanta, GA
The shaped and footed platform or stand with a central carrying handle and three fitted sections housing two inkwells and a sandwell all with removable lids, extending outward from the stand is a hook with a servant bell.
Category

1830s French Louis Philippe Antique Atlanta - Decorative Objects

Villeroy & Boch Orange and Green Lucite Vases, a pair, circa 1990
By Villeroy & Boch
Located in Atlanta, GA
Villeroy & Boch produced that lovely pair of vases circa 1990. This playful design is modern with an incredible color combination. Each vase has a multilayer sandwich shape of Acryli...
Category

1990s German Modern Atlanta - Decorative Objects

Materials

Lucite, Plexiglass

Pair of Small Korean Celadon Inlay Vases Goryeo Dynasty
Located in Atlanta, GA
On offer is a near pair antique Korean ceramic vase from the end of Goryeo to the beginning of Joseon period (circa 14-15th). The vases feature cel...
Category

15th Century and Earlier Korean Archaistic Antique Atlanta - Decorative Objects

Materials

Ceramic

Fine Korean Iron Box with Silver Inlay Joseon Dynasty
Located in Atlanta, GA
A fine Korean iron box that was traditionally used to store tobacco leaves dated to the late Joseon Dynasty circa 19th century. The box is made from iron and has a heavy weight, although the wears along the edges of the lid and base exposes a bronze metal color underneath, indicating the iron metal may contains a high level of copper. The surface was beautifully decorated with elaborate silver inlay that covers the entire surface except the base. The extraordinary workmanship depicts a pair of deer within the circled square (shape of heaven and earth) and a lined background on the long sides and a crane with spread wings on the shorter sides. Both animals were associated with longevity. Their eyes were highlighted with copper inlay, adding a lively touch to the animation. The lid is centered with a Chinese character "Xi" (Paired-Hui in Korean), which means double happiness. (In Chinese culture, it is often used in a wedding ceremony). The large symbol was set on geometrical background of tightly scrolling diamond pattern surrounded by stylized Ruyi mushroom heads, another floral longevity symbol. Archaic fret cloud band borders the entire perimeters of the lid and the container. Tobacco was introduced to Korean in the first half of the 17th century and gradually gained popularity. When the tobacco was started being smoked in shredded form instead of rolled leaves, there rose the production of the smoking accessories, with some in fine quality as luxury items for the elite. The accoutrement such as this box is a fine example made in late Joseon dynasty, using extensive silver inlay, a technique called "jjoeum-ipsa", in which the silver wires were hammered into the scorched iron surface to create the elaborate design. Similar boxes with variation of shape and motifs are in the collection of several major museums. Compare the box with item Gu 754 in the National Museum of Korea; item 22.78 in MET NYC and M.240:1, 2-1926 in V& A Museum in London. The most closely related example we found is item C232 in the collection of the Museum of East Asian Art...
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19th Century Korean Other Antique Atlanta - Decorative Objects

Materials

Silver, Copper, Iron

Art Deco Crackle Ceramic Antelope Deer Sculpture by Charles Lemanceau, 1920s
By Charles Lemanceau, Saint-Clément
Located in Atlanta, GA
This typical Art Deco crackled glaze ceramic sculpture features a couple of deer or antelopes. It was designed by Charles Lemanceau (1905-1980) and the Saint-Clément Factory, France....
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1920s French Art Deco Vintage Atlanta - Decorative Objects

Materials

Ceramic, Faience

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