Austin - Decorative Objects

A large and graceful carved nephrite jade conjoined double vase in the form of a pair of Buddha's hands fruit (finger citron), late Qing Dynasty, circa 1900, China. The large and heavy vase carved from a single piece of celadon nephrite jade, with areas of lighter brown "sugar" skin. The vase ingeniously carved as a pair of Buddha's hand fruit, also known as finger citron, rising from a gnarled, leafy branch. The smaller Buddha's hand with a pair of bats. The Buddha's hands fruit with elegant and naturalistic curved "fingers". The "fingers wonderfully shaped and reticulated. The body of the fruit with simple stippling, in imitation of the textured surface of the real fruit. The interior of each fruit well hollowed and able to hold water. Buddha's hands fruit are auspicious in Chinese culture. Their name in Chinese "Fo Shou" is a homophone for "Happiness and Longevity. They are often placed as offerings on Buddhist altars...

19th Century English pink Majolica Strawberries Jardiniere Minton.

Large French Majolica fish Platter signed Vallauris, Circa 1950. Measures: 18 inches by 10.5 inches.

Majolica grapes tureen Sarreguemines, circa 1930.

French Majolica Pink Daisy Basket Delphin Massier, circa 1890.

English Majolica Victorian basket in pastel colors, circa 1890.

French Faience Wall Pocket Anchor signed FF Desvres Fourmaintraux, Circa 1890.  

Pair of French Majolica Flowers Wall Pockets Choisy Le Roi, Circa 1890. Lilac and roses.

French Majolica Olives Canister Vallauris, Circa 1950

French Majolica rooster vase signed Carrier Belleuse for the manufacture of Choisy le Roi, circa 1875. Very rare colors. Albert-Ernest Carrier-Belleuse (born Albert-Ernest Carrier de Belleuse; 12 June 1824 – 4 June 1887) was a French sculptor. He was one of the founding members of the Société Nationale des Beaux-Arts, and was made an officer of the Legion of Honour. At the end of 19th century, Choisy le roi was one of the most important ceramics...

19th French Majolica purple and pink iris cache pot. H / 8.5 inches D / 10 to 8.8 inches.

19th Century French Majolica Egg shaped Vase Delphin Massier. Decorated with flowers a daisy ,a pansy and a wild rose. H / 4.3 inches. The Massier family are known for the quality of...

Large rare Majolica triple vase with birds, very colorful signed Delphin Massier. Completely painted with flowers. Height / 18.8 inches. The Massier are known for the quality of thei...

Large terracotta hen and his two chicks from Normandy, circa 1920. Country style. Measure: Hen / 13.8" height, 19" length on 7". Chicks / 4.5", 5.5" on 3".

French Faience Tureen Keller & Guerin Saint Clement Circa 1900. Small tureen with plate decorated with flowers and coat of arms Aurillac. Measures:...

A large and magnificent near life-sized Chinese carved and lacquered wood figure of a Buddha, Qing Dynasty, 19th century or earlier, southern China. The figure likely represents one of the Five Tathagatas, also known as Dhyani Buddhas or Wisdom Buddhas. More specifically, either Amitabha or Amoghasiddhi. Amitabha is the Buddha of infinite light, and represents the wisdom of observation and recognition. Amoghasiddhi is the Buddha of accomplishment, and represents the wisdom of perfected practices. The size and scale of the Buddha indicates it was made for temple worship. The large Buddha is portrayed seated in vajrasana, or full lotus position, with the soles of both feet facing up. His elegant hands, with impossibly long and slender fingers, perform shuni mudra, the gesture of bestowing patience. His right arm is bent at the elbow, the right hand raised to heart level. The left arm resting gently in his lap, the left hand at navel level. The Buddha is dressed in voluminous robes that wrap around his shoulders and body, and tied at the waist. The heavy fabric draping and pooling elegantly all around his robust body. His broad chest and right arm exposed. The Buddha's face is both solemn and beatific - his expression seeming to change depending on the angle of view. The most notable feature of his face is the large urna to the center of his forehead, set between a pair of painted, high arching brows over heavily lidded almond shaped eyes. A strong nose is set above a small mouth pursed in an ever so slight smile. Long pendulous earlobes touch his shoulders. The Buddha's hair arranged in the typical fashion, with "spikes" representing tight curls. A prominent ushnisha rises from the crown of his head, covered by more hair, and topped with a rounded protuberance. The Buddha is constructed from several blocks of wood, joined, carved and lacquered a deep red-brown with gold flecks...

Rare 19th century Majolica purple iris cache pot Delphin Massier. The Massier family are known for the quality of their unique enamels and paintings. They produced an incredible who...

A sublime Chinese carved boxwood figure of the Bodhisattva of Compassion, Avalokiteshvara, called Guanyin in Chinese, mid-Qing dynasty. The an...

An amazing and rare Chinese silver Nine Phoenix Coronet or Crown, Ming Dynasty (1368 to 1644), late 16th to early 17th century, China. A delicate and...

Rare Set of 5 Small 19th Century Majolica Flowers Vases Delphin Massier. 2 pansies, 2 wild roses , 1 daisy. Table vases decorations , very rare form and size. Around 4 inches height ...

Unusual 19th century planter or cachepot jardinière flower and snail Wasmuel.

Majolica money bank Tom Terrier Saint Clement, circa 1900.

Pair of French Majolica Flowers Vases With Snails Choisy Le Roi, Circa 1890.

Austrian Majolica Dog Tobacco Jar, Circa 1900.

Charming Majolica wire basket with leaves signed Villeroy & Boch, Circa 1900.

French Majolica pheasant tureen from Caugant, circa 1950.

Colorful Majolica double vase with two parrots, the vase are decorated with painted pink flowers signed Delphin Massier, circa 1890.  

Huge American Hand-Carved Burl Wood Bowl 18.25in total height, 35in diameter, 11in inside bowl height

French Majolica birds cache pot signed Jerome Massier Fils, Circa 1900.

A large, tall Thai standing carved teak wood Buddha, lacquered and gilt, with hand raised in abhaya mudra, far Northern Thailand or possibly Laos, early 20th century. Near life-siz...

Vintage French Majolica crab tureen signed Caugant, circa 1950.

A powerful abstract expressionist caved elm wood sculpture by Japanese artist Takao Kimura, circa 1970s. Carved in two parts, the swooping, concave body plays dramatically with the o...

A wonderful Chinese bamboo figural carving featuring the Taoist immortal twins of eternal youth, known as the HeHe ErXian, Qing dynasty, 19th century. F...

Large Majolica thistle jardinière Onnaing, circa 1880. Height / 9.5 inches. Diameter / 13 inches.

19th century French Majolica cache pot bag signed Fives Lille. Painted with flowers and insects. A second one is available.

Majolica sealife platter Vallauris, circa 1950. High relief of 2 fishs, seaweeds, shells, crab, oyster. Nautical style. 10 inches diameter  

A delightful and mischievous pair of Japanese carved and lacquered wood Inari foxes, kitsune, dated Showa year twenty six, corresponding to 1951, Japan. The...

Small French Majolica Reticulated handled Jardiniere Circa 1890. Leaves and berries. W / 8 by 4.8 inches. H / 3.4 inches.

19th Century Continental Majolica Bird & Flowers Platter. 14 inches by 9.3 inches.

19th Century French Majolica Tulip Cache Pot.

19th Century Pair of English Majolica vases bamboo with a pink bow.

Pair of French Majolica Cups & Saucers Louis Sicard Circa 1950. Decorated with cicadas on the cups and olives on the cups. Rare blue colors , usually yell...

Rare complete 19th French pottery tobacco jar inspired by the Renaissance with medallions with his two pewter lids. Pottery from North of France No...

Large English Victorian Hunt Scene Jardiniere Circa 1890. Decorated with hound dogs with a deer. Dogs heads handles. 19.5 by 8.5 inches.

Majolica grapes tureen Sarreguemines, circa 1930.

French Majolica cow tureen circa 1940 signed Caugant.

Small pair of French Majolica Cache pot, circa 1890. Decorated with leaves.

Rare 19th century French ducks tureen signed Sarreguemines, circa 1890.

French Rope Swan Adrien Audoux and Frida Minet , Circa 1960. Jardiniere or basket. 22 inches Lenght.

A fine and beautifully enameled Chinese cloisonne incense burner, censer, with pierced cover, mid 20th century, circa 1960's, China. The ce...

A delightful carved sandstone sculpture of an unidentified male deity, Khmer, Angkor Period, style of the Baphuon, 11th century. The smil...

Large and rare 19th century Majolica jewel box signed Choisy Le Roi. Renaissance style.   

A lovely tall Japanese Imari porcelain baluster vase with images of Chinese boys, Meiji Period, late 19th century, Japan. The tall vase of baluster form, with a short, slightly spla...

French Majolica money bank pig with a bag Orchies circa 1900. Small hairline and bubbles on the glaze.

Large 19th French Jardiniere With Horses & Barnyard Albert Leon Lebarque. One side have painting is horses on a stable and the other side a barnyard. Very high quality ceramic , an impressive...

19th Century French Majolica cache pot bag signed Fives Lille. Painted with flowers and insects.

Small 19th Century Majolica Begonia Leaf signed Wilhelm Schiller & Son Vide-Poche. High quality. 6.3 by 3.6 inches. Wilhelm Schiller began production of porcelain and earthenware in ...

Majolica double vase with birds signed Jerome Massier Fils, circa 1900.

Fine German Porcelain Pig Circa 1900. H / 3 inches. L / 5.5 inches.

Palissy pair of small handled vases decorated with mistletoe, circa 1880. The School of Paris was composed by makers as Victor Barbizet, Francois Maurice, Thomas Sergent, Georges pull...