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Item Ships From: Bay Area
Emil Janel (Swedish American 1897-1981) Woodcarving Doctor Sculpture
Located in San Francisco, CA
Detailed Caricature wood carving of a doctor and patient, signed Emil Janel. Emil Janel was a Swedish-born, American artist. A still life painter, he is mainly known for his caricat...
Category

Mid-20th Century American Folk Art Bay Area - Decorative Objects

Materials

Wood

Songye Female Wood Figure with horn and brass hair ex Sothebys
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Carved wood standing female figure with projecting stomach, attached horn on top of head, and hair in form of small hand shaped copper pieces. Old glass beads...
Category

Mid-20th Century Congolese Tribal Bay Area - Decorative Objects

Materials

Wood

California Studio Mid Century Glazed Stoneware Bird Sculpture by Robert Maxwell
By Robert Maxwell
Located in San Jose, CA
Vintage ceramic pottery stoneware zoo bird sculpture designed by Robert Maxwell circa 1960's in Venice, California. This slip-cast studio piece is reminiscent of a "toucan resting on...
Category

1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bay Area - Decorative Objects

Materials

Ceramic

Large 8 Inch Ammonite Fossil Cut Polished and Mounted Mineral Specimen
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Large 8 inch Split Ammonite Mounted Fossil Set Jurassic - Cretaceous Period, 200 - 145 million years old The cutting and polishing of this large pair revealed pale yellow-brown, cal...
Category

15th Century and Earlier Malagasy Other Antique Bay Area - Decorative Objects

Materials

Stone

English Campaign Style Rosewood Brass Inlaid Lap Desk, circa 1850
Located in San Francisco, CA
A fine quality brass inlaid Campaign style traveling desk with a recessed brass handle engraved with the name of its owner, Anne Orten. The piece opens to reveal a velvet lined writi...
Category

Mid-19th Century English Campaign Antique Bay Area - Decorative Objects

Materials

Brass

Vintage Flared Rim Modernist Vase in style of Lucie Rie
By Lucie Rie
Located in Oakland, CA
Absolutely stunning thin walled, flared rim vase in the style of Lucie Rie. This piece was acquired from a prominent Bay Area collector. We had heard that Lucie did not sign everythi...
Category

1980s Unknown Modern Vintage Bay Area - Decorative Objects

Materials

Ceramic

Pair of Rörstrand Hand Decorated Vases
By Rörstrand
Located in San Mateo, CA
Pair of hand decorated vases by Rörstrand. These are decorated on two sides of each vase. The shape is probably a Carl-Harry Stalhane design.
Category

1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bay Area - Decorative Objects

Materials

Porcelain

Coconut Bugbear Box/Tea Caddy by Unknown Sailor
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Coconut Bugbear Box/Tea Caddy by Unknown Sailor A large carved coconut bugbear in the form of a box with a metal hinged lid. Carved around the lid are the words SOI D. MATYLDE BRENE...
Category

Late 19th Century Mexican Tribal Antique Bay Area - Decorative Objects

Materials

Wood

Shell Currency Yua Bride's Price, Papua New Guinea
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Yua Shell Currency, Bride’s Price Sepik River Region, Papua New Guinea Hand carved from a clam shell Measures: 7.5 x 8.5 in / 19 x 22 cm Height on c...
Category

20th Century Papua New Guinean Other Bay Area - Decorative Objects

Materials

Shell

"Monarch Air" Sculpture by Bay Area Blacksmith William Roan
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Forged steel, paint 2013 Measures: 11.5 x 16.5 in. / 29 x 42 cm Hand crafted by William Roan, the blacksmith famous for making the original Bay Bridge Troll. About this piec...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Other Bay Area - Decorative Objects

Materials

Steel

19th Century Perfume Travel Set
Located in San Francisco, CA
19th century complete perfume travel set encased in a beautiful inlaid mahogany box. The box contains 4 deep red crystal cut glass bottles with sterlin...
Category

1870s Victorian Antique Bay Area - Decorative Objects

Materials

Crystal, Silver

Early 20th Century Carved Wood Mary and Child in Medieval Style
Located in San Francisco, CA
Early 20th Century wood Mary and Child in Medieval Style, likely carved in the Philippines. 17.75" x 4" x 4"
Category

Early 20th Century Philippine Bay Area - Decorative Objects

Materials

Wood

Highly Brass Decorated Ansonia "Antique Hanging" 2 Weight Driven Wall Clock
By Ansonia Clock Company
Located in Danville, CA
Here is an 'Antique Hanging' model double weight wall clock. The entire clock case and the finials are made of solid oak. The all solid brass casting decoration on the whole clock bo...
Category

Late 20th Century American Bay Area - Decorative Objects

Materials

Brass

Ancient Cubist Danced Kuba Mask Black Patina Cone Eyes Congo Africa
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Ancient Cubist Kuba Dance Mask Black Patina, Cone Shaped Eyes, from the Congo, Africa. It is in good condition with wear, polish and erosion from traditional use, appropriate for it...
Category

Mid-20th Century Congolese Tribal Bay Area - Decorative Objects

Materials

Wood

Henning Koch Small Chest / Jewelry Box in Rosewood
By Henning Korch
Located in Berkeley, CA
Origin: Denmark Designer: Henning Koch Manufacturer: Silkeborg Møbelfabrik Era: 1950s Materials: Rosewood Measurements: 26" wide x 17" deep x 25.5 tall
Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Bay Area - Decorative Objects

Materials

Rosewood

Brass Globe Cigarette Holder and Ashtray/Coin Dish, circa 1960
Located in San Francisco, CA
ABOUT An original mid-century brass cigarette holder and ashtray or coin dish. The lid slides open on the globe's axis to reveal a metal interi...
Category

Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Bay Area - Decorative Objects

Materials

Metal, Brass

Vintage Japanese Modern Bronze Sandal Sculpture c1960s
Located in Oakland, CA
Fantastic modernist, solid bronze flip-flop/sandal by unknown Japanese artist c 1960s. Acquired in Japan. Signed by artist, amazing patina throughout. Incredible detail.
Category

1960s Japanese Modern Vintage Bay Area - Decorative Objects

Materials

Bronze

Worn and Weathered Tsogho Short Bench with Faces, Gabon, Africa ex Visser
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Worn and weathered Tsogho short bench carved from a single piece of wood, with faces and figures, from Gabon, Africa. Blocky bench with roughly carved out openings, flanked on one s...
Category

Mid-20th Century Nigerien Tribal Bay Area - Decorative Objects

Materials

Wood

Pair of Iron Spatulate Currencies, Chamba or Mambila, Cameroon or Nigeria
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Pair of iron flat spatulate currency pieces, made by the Chamba or Mambila peoples of Cameroon or Nigeria. Mid 20th century or older. 10 1/2 inches high for larger currency. Pair ...
Category

Mid-20th Century Cameroonian Tribal Bay Area - Decorative Objects

Materials

Iron

19th-Early 20th Century Marble Sculpture Young Child with Kitten, circa 1920
Located in San Francisco, CA
19th-early 20th century marble sculpture young child with kitten, circa 1920 Charming carved marble sculpture of a young child playing with a...
Category

Early 20th Century American Bay Area - Decorative Objects

Materials

Marble

Post Modern Baldelli Porcelain Candle Holder, Made In Italy
By Baldelli
Located in San Carlos, CA
Vintage Baldelli Candle Holder: A Touch of Italian Charm Add a pop of color and European elegance to your home with this stunning vintage candle holder from Baldelli. Crafted in It...
Category

1980s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Bay Area - Decorative Objects

Materials

Porcelain

1950s Canvas Meese Inc. Basket
Located in San Francisco, CA
Take a trip down memory Lane with this charming 1950s Canvas Meese Inc. Basket, perhaps once used to transport freshly laundered linens. This vintage piece exudes character and histo...
Category

1950s Vintage Bay Area - Decorative Objects

Materials

Canvas, Wood

1950s Canvas Meese Inc. Basket
1950s Canvas Meese Inc. Basket
$396 Sale Price
20% Off
Mini Grand Piano Jewelry Box in Teak
Located in Berkeley, CA
Origin: Denmark Designer: Unknown Manufacturer: Unknown Era: 1950s Materials: Teak Measurements: 18.25" wide x 22" deep x 17.75" tall (closed) 31" tall (opened)
Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Bay Area - Decorative Objects

Materials

Teak

Mid-Century Japanese Carved Wood Netsuke of a Sitting Monkey
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Hand-carved mid-century netsuke depicting a contemplative monkey in a sitting position. Monkeys represent multiple things in Japanese culture and folklore among them being: mediators...
Category

Mid-20th Century Japanese Mid-Century Modern Bay Area - Decorative Objects

Materials

Wood

20th Century Tribal Kina Shell Pectoral Necklace by Unknown Jeweler
Located in Point Richmond, CA
20th Century Tribal Kina Shell Pectoral Necklace by unknown jeweler Kina shells were traditionally worn in the western highlands of Papua New Guinea as pectorals, either with a fibe...
Category

Late 20th Century American Tribal Bay Area - Decorative Objects

Materials

Shell

Large Art Glass Pear by Zorza Poland
Located in Fairfield, CA
A large vintage art glass pear by Zorza Glass of Poland. Beautiful opaque white and blue coloring to the glass with a clear stem.
Category

Late 20th Century Polish Modern Bay Area - Decorative Objects

Materials

Art Glass

Gunnar Cyren Candle Holder
By Gunnar Cyren
Located in Oakland, CA
Danish cast iron candleholder designed by Gunnar Cyren, circa 1960 Denmark. Candle Holder features eight candles sticks. Excellent condition with minor signs of age and use. Measure...
Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Bay Area - Decorative Objects

Materials

Iron

Chinese Bookends Hand Carved Figural
Located in Fulton, CA
Hand carved bookends with a marketplace and figures motif. Early 20th Century. Original painted finish.
Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Bay Area - Decorative Objects

Materials

Metal

Large Seated Maitreya, Lacquered wWod, 20th Century
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Large Seated Maitreya, lacquered wood, 20thcentury Maitreya Bodhisatva, seated in a pedestal, with one leg on top of the other, draped robes and a large halo. One hand is almost tou...
Category

20th Century Japanese Tribal Bay Area - Decorative Objects

Materials

Wood

Early 20th Chalkware Bust attributed to Esther Hunt c.1920
Located in San Francisco, CA
ABOUT An early 20th c. painted chalkware figure attributed to artist Esther Hunt. Bears the same copyright stamp as other Ester Hunt works. Unsigned. ...
Category

Early 20th Century American Art Deco Bay Area - Decorative Objects

Materials

Composition

Mid-Century Modern Gilded Ceramic Bull Sculpture
Located in San Carlos, CA
For your consideration we have a fantastic gilt ceramic sculpture of a charging bull. Life like yet artistic, this bull is showing off its strength and anger, ready to go after you. ...
Category

Mid-20th Century American Hollywood Regency Bay Area - Decorative Objects

Materials

Ceramic

Large Teak Burl Wood Bowl, East Java or Madura, 18th/19th Century
Located in Point Richmond, CA
A beautiful bowl, originally a musical frame drum called Terbang, which was used in ecstatic devotional music. The drum was hewn from a single piece of teak...
Category

Late 18th Century Javanese Organic Modern Antique Bay Area - Decorative Objects

Materials

Teak

Circa 1900 Rare Odd Fellows Triangular Initiation Rite Chair Seat
Located in Point Richmond, CA
A rare triangular wooden seat studded with iron spikes, with remnants of black paint along the borders. During the initiation of new members, candidates were blindfolded after being shown a triangular chair with a seat of metal studs, such as this, on which they were to sit to prove their worthiness. While they were being led, blindfolded, to the chair, an identical rubber-studded triangle was substituted, allowing for a slightly softer landing. The Fellowship’s motto is Amicitia, Amor et Veritas or “Friendship, Love and Truth,” and began in Manchester, England, 26 April 1819. This rite is also said to have been used by the Knights of Pythias...
Category

1890s American Bohemian Antique Bay Area - Decorative Objects

Materials

Iron

Saxbo Danish Ceramic Stoneware Vase
By Saxbo
Located in Oakland, CA
Saxbo Danish ceramic, 1940 Denmark.
Category

Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Bay Area - Decorative Objects

Materials

Ceramic

Early 20th Century Dance Wand, Napa, Santa Cruz Islands, Solomon Islands
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Napa dance wand, Nendo people, Temotu Province, Santa Cruz Islands, Solomon Islands An unusually large napa dance wand in the form of a highly stylized canoe, tapering to a point at...
Category

Early 20th Century Solomon Islands Tribal Bay Area - Decorative Objects

Materials

Wood

Five Tribal Bronze Snuff Rings, Tiv Culture, Nigeria
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Five Tribal Bronze Snuff Rings, Tiv Culture, Nigeria Brass or copper alloy 4.5 (11.4 cm) to 2.25 (6.7 cm) inches high 19th century A fascinating collection...
Category

19th Century Nigerian Tribal Antique Bay Area - Decorative Objects

Materials

Bronze

Unique Vintage Art Glass
Located in Fairfield, CA
A beautiful vintage art glass featuring a variety of techniques and controlled bubbles to create a unique design.
Category

Late 20th Century Modern Bay Area - Decorative Objects

Materials

Art Glass

Gilt Bronze & Glass Tiffany Studios Inkwell ca. 1900
By Tiffany Studios
Located in Petaluma, CA
This very handsome gilt bronze and glass inkwell will make any desk look important. Signed, Tiffany Studios guarantees quality. The design is of the metalwork is striking and the g...
Category

Early 1900s American Aesthetic Movement Antique Bay Area - Decorative Objects

Materials

Bronze

Small Dancing Lobi Figure With Arms Out, Cubist Face Ghana West Africa ex Willis
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Small dancing Lobi figure with arms out, and cubist face from Ghana, West Africa. ex James Willis, San Francisco, CA. Damage to proper right hand, fingers absent. Heavy encrusted p...
Category

Mid-20th Century Ivorian Tribal Bay Area - Decorative Objects

Materials

Wood

Kinetic Sculpture by Jerome Kirk
By Jerome Kirk
Located in Fulton, CA
Exceptional abstract kinetic metal table top sculpture by Jerome Kirk. Dancing figures, signed and dated 1995. Sculpture base measures 8" square. Works Held: San Francisco Museum of Modern Art, San Francisco, CA., Storm King Art Center, Mountainville, NY., Albright-Knox Gallery, Buffalo, NY., Sheldon Art Gallery, University of Nebraska, Lincoln, NE., Phoenix Museum of Art, Phoenix, AZ., University of California, Berkeley Galleries, Santa Barbara, CA. Jerome Kirk, (1923- ) was born in Detroit. After serving in World War II, he received his B.S. degree in mechanical engineering from MIT in 1951. Influenced initially by Alexander Calder, David Smith and Harry Bertoia, Kirk's work has set new standards in kinetic sculpture. Other pieces of his in Southern California can be seen at TRW in Redondo Beach...
Category

Late 20th Century American Bay Area - Decorative Objects

Materials

Aluminum

Abstract Stoneware Bird by Erling and Karin Heerwagen Denmark
By Karin Heerwagen
Located in Fulton, CA
Stoneware sculpture of a stylized or abstract bird. Made by Erling and Karin Heerwagen Made in Denmark, circa 1980. 6.25 inches wide. 6.5 inches high. 4.5 inches deep.
Category

Late 20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Bay Area - Decorative Objects

Materials

Stoneware

Mid Century Modern Abstract Metal Giraffe Sculpture
Located in San Jose, CA
Vintage abstract Brutalist freestanding giraffe sculpture on solid wood plank c. 1960's. This decorative accent piece adds depth and character to any space composed of mixed metals t...
Category

1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bay Area - Decorative Objects

Materials

Metal

Orientalist Cold Painted Bronze Figure of a Young Boy, attr. Bergmann Foundry
By Bergmann Foundry
Located in Petaluma, CA
This nice example of a young boy holding a stick and standing in front of a stone wall demonstrates the attention to detail that the Bergmann Foundry in Austria produced. While unsig...
Category

Early 20th Century Bay Area - Decorative Objects

Materials

Bronze

Satsuma Hand Painted Vases
Located in San Francisco, CA
C. 19th century gorgeous satsuma vases. Hand painted, gilded w/ flowers & birds ( signed ).
Category

19th Century Antique Bay Area - Decorative Objects

Materials

Porcelain

Antique Tribal Dance Shield, Tutsi, Rwanda
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Tutsi Ceremonial dance shield. Rwanda-Burundi Second quarter, 20th century. Wood, natural pigment Measures: 20” long x 7 1/4” wide x 4” deep (50.5 x 1...
Category

1940s Rwandan Tribal Vintage Bay Area - Decorative Objects

Materials

Wood

Esther Hunt Chalkware Bust c.1920
Located in San Francisco, CA
ABOUT An early 20th c. painted chalkware figure by artist Esther Hunt. Signed by the artist and titled "Peachflower". CREATOR Esther Hunt, San Francisco. DATE OF MANUFACT...
Category

Early 20th Century American Art Deco Bay Area - Decorative Objects

Materials

Composition

Esther Hunt Chalkware Bust c.1920
Esther Hunt Chalkware Bust c.1920
$295 Sale Price
34% Off
Group of Three Studio Pottery Bowls by William Creitz
By William Creitz
Located in San Mateo, CA
Three bowls by studio potter William "Bill" Creitz (1938-2015). Creitz was born in Oregon and studied pottery at Portland State University with Ray Grimm. His work was inspired by Ja...
Category

Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Bay Area - Decorative Objects

Materials

Ceramic

Art Moderne Lacquered Wood and Brass Cigarette or Stash Box
Located in San Mateo, CA
Asian influenced art moderne cigarette or trinket box. This box black lacquered wood with a brass handle. The box was made by Martin of California...
Category

Mid-20th Century American Art Deco Bay Area - Decorative Objects

Materials

Brass

Man on Motorcycle, Presentation at Ames Iowa, 1938 to Wallace Lawrence
Located in Petaluma, CA
For those who loves motorcycles, here is a little gem. Beautifully cast and finished in a warm dark brown with hints of copper showing through, not quite what is referred to as "ja...
Category

1930s American Art Deco Vintage Bay Area - Decorative Objects

Materials

Metal

Matched Pair Split Ammonite Fossil Set Mineral Specimen #L2L
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Jurassic - Cretaceous Period, 200 - 145 million years old Dimensions: 8 × 6.25 × 0.75 in. / 20 × 16 × 2 cm Dimensions on custom display stands: 10.5 × 5.5 × 3.5 in. / 27 × 14 × 9 c...
Category

15th Century and Earlier Malagasy Other Antique Bay Area - Decorative Objects

Materials

Stone

Black Memorabilia, Young Barefoot Boy Holding Baby Pigs, ca.1910, American
Located in Petaluma, CA
This highly amusing and beautiful sculpture of a young black boy holding 4 baby pigs should bring a smile to anyone's face. Richly painted and detailed casting make it very realisti...
Category

1910s American Other Vintage Bay Area - Decorative Objects

Materials

Plaster

19th Century, English Regency Leather Oval Hat Box
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Rustic early 19th century English regency oval hat box with a carry handle. The box is crafted from leather and features European and Asian port of call stickers. Beautifully worn pa...
Category

19th Century English Regency Antique Bay Area - Decorative Objects

Materials

Leather

Cold Painted Orientalist Vienna Bronze, Young Boy w/Large Urn, Bergmann Foundry
By Bergmann Foundry
Located in Petaluma, CA
This highly detailed cold painted bronze was meticulously executed by the premier maker of Vienna bronzes, Franz Bergmann. The foundry signature is boldly impressed under the boy's ...
Category

Early 20th Century Austrian Moorish Bay Area - Decorative Objects

Materials

Bronze

Sandra Johnstone Abstract Lidded Vessel c1970s California
By Sandra Johnstone
Located in Oakland, CA
Amazing salt-fired abstract lidded vessel by well listed potter, Sandra Johnstone c1970s. Incredible piece, museum quality. Johnstone (1936-1991) studied with Peter Voulkos at UC Ber...
Category

1970s American Modern Vintage Bay Area - Decorative Objects

Materials

Clay

Large Modernist Crystal Shark by Kristaluxus
Located in Fairfield, CA
A large vintage crystal shark sculpture by Krystaluxus. Great modernist shape. Marked on the base by the maker.
Category

Late 20th Century Modern Bay Area - Decorative Objects

Materials

Art Glass

Bronze, 2 Young Children Riding on Sled on Carved White Marble Base ca. 1895
By Paul Ludwig Kowalczewski
Located in Petaluma, CA
This whimsical little bronze shows 2 young children on a sled riding down a hill of snow and with one youngster waving to us. The bronze is finished in gilt and the sled is mounted on carved marble. That is marble, not alabaster, and if you ever tried to dig your thumb nail into marble vs. alabaster you will see how much harder that stone is comparatively. The bronze is signed by the noted German artist Paul Ludwig Kowalczewski...
Category

Late 19th Century German Belle Époque Antique Bay Area - Decorative Objects

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Cloisonne Vases, a Pair, Early to Mid 20th Century
Located in San Francisco, CA
Cloisonne vases, a pair - early to mid 20th century Gorgeous motif of cherry blossoms in blue and birds agains a lovely cream background Measures: 3" diameter at the base x 6" ...
Category

Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Bay Area - Decorative Objects

Materials

Metal, Enamel

Zulu Wood Double Head Rest Stylized Human Figure, South Africa
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Zulu carved wood double headrest with stylized human figure in middle, from South Africa. In stylized human form within a pair of vertical columns, with triangle arms and legs and he...
Category

Mid-20th Century South African Tribal Bay Area - Decorative Objects

Materials

Wood

French Carriage Clock
Located in San Francisco, CA
C. 20th century Adorable French Carriage clock w/ original case & personal provenance. Brass Case in a classic corniche style, Beveled glass panels & ...
Category

20th Century Bay Area - Decorative Objects

Materials

Brass, Enamel

Art Deco Earthenware Flower Motif Vase
Located in San Francisco, CA
C. 20th century - Amphora Art Deco large earthenware flower motif vase.
Category

20th Century Bay Area - Decorative Objects

Materials

Earthenware

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