Bay Area - Decorative Objects

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.

a delightful bronze sculpture of a well-delineated sparrow perched upon a bamboo branch surrounded by cattails and reeds all emanating from a foliate ring; the whole resting on a wel...

A striking pair of hand-carved solid ebony sculptural bookends depicting stylized male and female busts, executed in a refined African Modernist manner, circa 1970s. Carved from sin...

This very detailed Vienna bronze was made by the premier foundry of this genre, Franz Bergmann, and does bear his seal on the underside of the rug. The man praying is delicately pai...

A stoneware figurine of a deer by Knud Kyhn for Royal Copenhagen. Incised on the base with makers mark and the initials of the creator.

A collection of 236 unique bowls, the Concrete Series by UMÉ Studio expresses the tension between heavy concrete and its delicate edge generated by hand pouring. While one assumes co...

Early 20th century male baule figure, ivory coast, Africa A stylistically pleasing sculpture of a spiritual spouse (blolo bian) from the Baule culture....

Bulbous ceramic vase with abstract glaze by Alvino Bagni.

A beautiful vintage art glass featuring a variety of techniques and controlled bubbles to create a unique design.

On offer is a stunning pair of European antique porcelain portrait vases, likely dating to the late Victorian or Art Nouveau era (circa 1890–1910). Each of the matching vases display...

A weathered 19th century Greco-Roman Hellenistic style mythological stone sculpture of a bearded Hermes. The lithe messenger is modeled as a powerful classical male torso with crosse...

Crackled Glaze Lidded Jar Ceramic jar with a rounded body, narrow neck, and domed lid topped with a small finial. Finished in a smooth off-white crackled glaze that creates a fine n...

Red-Glazed Porcelain Vase with Floral Design A decorative Chinese porcelain plum vase, featuring a blue and white floral design on a red background, marked 製年德宣明大 on the body, meani...

Strong Dan Guere or We mask with projecting coffee bean shaped eyes, from the Ivory Coast, Africa It is in good condition, appropriate for its age, use, and medium. Used with ear...

Vintage tea canister tole lamp finished overall in black with a decorative gilt number 84 and foliate designs in gold, green, and oxblood color. B...

Bulbous vase by Polia Pillin of Southern California in a vibrant red glaze an unusual piece as its absent of her ornate imagery, she worked with her husband William out of their home...

Grand scale 15th century solid hand-carved stone male statue. Source of origin Bhutan.

Elevate any vignette with this minimalist sculptural candleholder, a study in quiet luxury and geometric poise. Hand-shaped ceramic forms stack into a sleek, architectural silhouette...

On offer are a rare pair of antique Chinese export or Chinoiserie silk-embroidered canisters. Their delicate silk exteriors over gilt wood indicate they were meant for clean, luxury ...

Stacked cylinders ceramic abstract sculpture with layers of earth tone glazes with blue accents. The offset asymmetrical cylinders create a tree like form with glaze drips along the ...

We all know that Tiffany Studios produced some of the finest lamps and glasswork ever seen, but they also had a foundry and besides bases for their lamps they made other metal obje...

She’s certainly no beauty, possibly in her 30s, but there’s a strength and clarity about this woman. She does her long hair into a complex chignon, a practical style in those years p...

19th century Italian Majolica dish with Renaissance figures Superb highly decorated Italian Majolica plate with hand a hand painted scene of Roman mythology; The abduction of Sabine...

A vintage pair of hand carved soapstone vases with a dragon motif.

This lovely gold iridescent cup was made by the premier glass maker of his time, Louis Comfort Tiffany. The son of the famous owner of Tiffany Company. Louis Comfort Tiffany went o...

Incredible modernist figurative wood sculpture by artist, Nikita Carpenko c1940s. Very difficult to find his sculpture, especially one of the female form. This piece was decommission...

Vintage plaster bust from France. Bust is from the 1900's and has a beautiful ribbon and medallion detail. Vintage condition with minor wear consi...

25" Japanese Ebony Striking Stick Pillar Wall Clock Here I'm offering a very good quality striking stick clock or Shaku-Dokei. The ebony wood case has a removable glazed hood with a lift-out front door, two fabric-backed gilt-brass pierced frets to the sides, a scale at the front and a drawer for the key at the bottom. The ebony hardwood case is made of solid rosewood and it shows beautiful grain of the wood. Mounted to the backboard is the gilt-brass going movement with finely cut, turned and spoked gear work, turned brass baluster columns at the corners, an elaborately engraved fretted front plate and a verge escapement that is regulated by a small pendulum...

C. 19th century Bronze French style 3 branch candelabra w/ roman figure, fluted shaft w/ tripod base & paw feet.

A large vintage postmodern ceramic planter. Unique organic abstract shape. Glossy pale blush finish to the ceramic.

ABOUT An original R&Y Augousti snakeskin decorative wooden box with white trim. Acquired from the John Traina estate. Mr. Traina was a San Francisco philanthropist, vintner an...

🍵 Elevate Your Storage: Set of 3 Japanese Natsume Tea Caddies! 🍵 Enhance your storage solutions with a touch of elegance and functionality with our wonderful set of three hard pla...

A curated group of three handwoven coiled baskets by the Emberá-Wounaan people of Panama's Darién rainforest. Each is stitched in fine chunga palm fiber (Astrocaryum standleyanum) ov...

Mid Century Modern Scandinavian vase designed by Per Lütken for Holmegaard, Denmark circa 1960's. This unique blown glass piece features a thick sculptural tear drop shape tinted in ...

Majestic 18th century Italian baroque polychrome Santos icon sculpture of a young man. The carved icon is depicted standing and wearing a flowing robe with graceful movement. He has ...

Large Murano murrine vase in the style of Anzolo Fuga. This has blue and turquoise murrines with gold leaf.

Coconut Bugbear Box/Tea Caddy by Unknown Sailor A carved coconut bugbear in the form of a box with an unhinged lid with a carved image of a bird on a branch. Carved around the lid a...

Extremely Rare Large Chinese Chicken Fat Yellow Glass Deer Handle Hu Form Vase Here is an extremely Rare Large Chinese Chicken Fat Yellow Glass Deer Hand...

This sculpture is an antique Chinese lacquered and polychrome-painted wood figure dating from late in the Qing Dynasty (1644–1911). Hand-carved from a single piece of wood, set on an...

On offer is a hand-carved, painted wood ancestral spirit figure from the Middle Sepik River region of Papua New Guinea. In Sepik River cultures, these statues do not simply represent...

This highly detailed cast and and cold painted Vienna bronze was made by the premier maker of this genre, Franz Bergmann. Signed with his foundry mark on the base. That style base u...

ABOUT An original vintage Italian trinket box, crafted from high-quality molded red calfskin leather. It features a distinct elegant "humpback" si...

Stone mortar and pestle Nigeria 20th century Measures: Mortar: 21 x 15.5 x 2 in. / 53 x 39 x 5 cm Height on custom display stand: 26...

A vintage handwoven basket with a sliding rail top. Presumably used for the transport of live birds. Nice patina with a branch handle.

An exceptional large antique Italian Grand Tour Bronze and bust of Dante Alighieri, mid to late 19th century circa 1880. This fine bronze is modeled as the 13th century Italian Poet,...

A Martin Aaberg - Servex teak Scandinavian Modern wastepaper / trash can, Sweden, circa. 1960's. Branded on base with makers logo. 15.63 inches high. 10.6...

A beautiful vintage studio pottery bowl. Pale purple-gray glaze with a lovely hand painted iris design in the center in blue and brown glazes. Dark blue glaze at the rim. Nice size, ...

Ernest Sohn Siamese teak magazine holder, circa 1960s Measures: 16" wide x 5" deep x 14.5" high A great vintage Mid-Century Modern magazine ...

Antique 19th c. Japanese Shaku Dokei Hanging Stick Pillar Wall Clock Here I'm offering a very old Japanese stick clock or Shaku-Dokei. The wood case has a...

Ge Glazed Triple-Spout Double-Gourd Vase This Chinese porcelain vase features a double-gourd form with a distinctive triple-spout neck. It is finished with a finely crackled Ge glaz...

Tall flaring bowl designed by Per Lutken for Holmegaard. The bowl has a small chip on the base and a small ding on the side.

Large Early 20th Century Willow Grain Basket, China Traditionally used to carry rice or other grains, this basket is strong and sturdy. 24 inches (60.96 cm) high by 16 inches (40.64...

Standing Akan Ghana female figure, early 20th century, Africa. Intense expression with large eyes. Female figure with one hand on her breast, representing p...

An extra large vintage 80s modern ceramic vase. Nice cylinder shape with an embossed swirl design around the sides, finished in a glossy black glaze. A scul...

ABOUT A pair of vintage column candlestick holders. Each piece features a solid brass cylindrical column stem set upon a multi-tiered stepped wooden base. CREATOR Unknown. D...

Sago peg, tapak, Abelam/Wosera people, East Sepik Province, Papua New Guinea Sago pegs are used to secure a screen mesh during the preparation of sago flour. This example depicts a ...

Erik Hoglund Iron chandelier with six arms for candles. Handmade strain and glass in shades of blue and clear from Kosta Boda. Erik Hoglund for Kost...

Charles B. Cobb California Studio geometric floor sculpture . Glass rectangular panel supported by two geometric, pyramid forms. Various imperfections. 50.5 inches high. 36 inches w...

ABOUT A pair of Art Deco cast metal bookends, commonly known as the "Take A Peek With Me" model. They feature an industrial-grade cast metal build finished with a warm, metallic copp...

Tutsi ceremonial dance shield. Rwanda-Burundi Second quarter, 20th century. Wood, natural pigment Provenance: Colonial period collection, Belgium...