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Item Ships From: Bay Area
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

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

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

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

Large Vintage Brass Gazelle with Baby
Located in Fairfield, CA
A large vintage brass gazelle with its baby. Beautiful gold patina and details formed into the brass.
Category

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

Materials

Brass

Acid Etched Glass Vase by Ove Sandeberg for Kosta
By Ove Sandeberg, Kosta Boda
Located in San Mateo, CA
Cased glass bird vase designed by Ove Sandeberg for Kosta. There are acid etched birds around the vase both on the inside and outside. The inside birds...
Category

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

Materials

Art Glass

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

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

Vintage Yellow "Ceramiche Tadinate" Vase, Made In italy
By Bitossi
Located in San Carlos, CA
🌟 Elevate Your Space with Italian Elegance: Ceramiche Tadinate Vase 🌟 Illuminate your home with this stunning yellow vase, a true masterpiece fro...
Category

1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bay Area - Decorative Objects

Materials

Clay, Pottery

Extra Large Vintage 80s Modern Embossed Pink Vase
Located in Fairfield, CA
An extra large vintage 80s modern ceramic vase. Nice tapered oval shape with an embossed design on each side. Glossy pink glaze. A sculptural postmodern acc...
Category

Late 20th Century Post-Modern Bay Area - Decorative Objects

Materials

Ceramic

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

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

Lidded Handmade Pottery Box
Located in Fairfield, CA
A beautiful vintage handmade pottery box. Natural clay color, decorated with a raised free form design in contrasting off-white glaze. Beautiful modern dome shape with a twisted twig...
Category

Late 20th Century Organic Modern Bay Area - Decorative Objects

Materials

Pottery

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

Fantastic Early Tall Sculpted Vase by Anne Goldman
By Anne Goldman
Located in Oakland, CA
Stunning early vase by noted ceramicist, Anne Goldman c1970s, California. Goldman's work is wheel-thrown stoneware with carved, sculpted, and pierced surfaces enhanced with porcelain...
Category

1960s American Modern Vintage Bay Area - Decorative Objects

Materials

Stoneware

Mid-century Danish Jens Quistgaard Teak Dansk Oval Bowl c.1960
By Dansk
Located in San Francisco, CA
ABOUT A Mid-century Teak oval shaped bowl designed by Jens H. Quistgaard. This piece has the 4 duck markings and "Dansk Designs Denmark JHQ" branded to the bottom CREATOR Dansk...
Category

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

Materials

Teak

A Small Bronze of a Standing Man in Formal Attire Holding a Baton
Located in San Francisco, CA
A well-cast small bronze of a gentleman formally dressed in a waistcoat, wearing a bowtie and holding what appears to be a baton in his right hand. He is standing on a plinth with th...
Category

Late 19th Century German Antique Bay Area - Decorative Objects

Materials

Bronze

Mid Century Folk Art Hand Painted Flower Design Serving Bowl
Located in San Carlos, CA
🌼 Beautiful Vintage Folk Art Pottery Serving Bowl – Signed by Artist 🌼 Add a touch of vintage, Mid Century charm and artistry to your collection or home decor with this gorgeous v...
Category

1960s American Folk Art Vintage Bay Area - Decorative Objects

Materials

Pottery

English Regency Framed, Fine Gilt, Repousse, Copper Figure of an Exotic Actor
Located in San Francisco, CA
English Regency framed, fine gilt, repousse, copper figure of an exotic actor. Circa 1820. In the manner of a carriage decoration. Finely chiseled repo...
Category

1820s English Regency Antique Bay Area - Decorative Objects

Materials

Copper, Gold Leaf

Small early Kuba Cup With Sweet Face, Fine Hair, Handle DRC, Africa
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Small early Kuba Cup With Sweet Face, Fine Hair, Handle DRC, Africa Finely carved hair in tight geometric form, small projecting ears. Some damage and wear t...
Category

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

Materials

Wood

French Deniere Bronze & Marble Figural Mantel Clock
Located in San Francisco, CA
C. 19th Century This Amazing, Stunning French Deniere Bronze & Marble Figural Mantel Clock is probably one of my Favorite Pieces..... White Marble...
Category

19th Century Antique Bay Area - Decorative Objects

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Mid Century Pop Art Curtis Jere Corkscrew Bottle Opener Sculpture
By Artisan House, Curtis Jeré
Located in San Jose, CA
Vintage bottle opener wall art sculpture by Curtis Jere for Artisan House signed 1979. This piece is made of heavy steel with a decorative hanging corkscrew. Original mounting hardwa...
Category

1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bay Area - Decorative Objects

Materials

Steel

Cast Iron Native American Indian Chief Bust
Located in San Francisco, CA
Impressive cast iron bust of a Native American chief displaying a look of true pride. His headdress, adorned with buffalo horns, a traditional symbol of his bravery and leadership. ...
Category

1950s Unknown Vintage Bay Area - Decorative Objects

Materials

Iron

Sandra Johnstone Tall Lidded Wood-Fired Vessel c1960s California
By Sandra Johnstone
Located in Oakland, CA
Amazing early wood-fired lidded vessel by well listed potter, Sandra Johnstone c1970s. Johnstone (1936-1991) studied with Peter Voulkos at UC Berkeley in the early 1950s. She was at ...
Category

1960s American Modern Vintage Bay Area - Decorative Objects

Materials

Clay

Pair of 19th Century Miniature Foo Dogs 3.25" x 2" x 4.5"
Located in San Francisco, CA
Pair of 19th Century Miniature Foo Dogs 3.25" x 2" x 4.5"
Category

19th Century Antique Bay Area - Decorative Objects

Materials

Ceramic

Antique Tapa Tribal Dance Shield, New Guinea
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Tapa dance shield. Baining People, New Britain, Papua New Guinea. First half, 20th century Pounded mulberry bark painted with natural pigments Measure...
Category

Early 20th Century Papua New Guinean Tribal Bay Area - Decorative Objects

Materials

Bamboo, Natural Fiber

19th Century Cross Banded Mahogany Box with Brass Inlay
Located in San Francisco, CA
19th century crossbanded mahogany box with brass inlay Beautiful old box with fitted interior. We don't know what this box originally held, but it would be a great jewelry box. ...
Category

Late 19th Century British Antique Bay Area - Decorative Objects

Materials

Mahogany

1880 French Silk Suspension Ormolu Empire Bronze Mantel Clock by Angevin A Paris
Located in Danville, CA
Antique French Ormolu Empire bronze mantel clock by Angevin A Paris Movement: 8 day wind up mechanism Function: time with half hour an...
Category

Late 19th Century French Antique Bay Area - Decorative Objects

Materials

Bronze

19th Century Bronze Sculpture of Cupid After Pierre Chenet
Located in San Francisco, CA
19th century Bronze Sculpture of Cupid After Pierre Chenet Base diameter 6" 9"W x 23"H
Category

19th Century Antique Bay Area - Decorative Objects

Materials

Bronze

Antique Berber Ceramic vessels, Kabylie, Algeria
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Two Large Kabylie Ceramic Dishes Kabylie Berber People Algeria Late 19th to early 20th century Hand molded ceramic, painted designs Diameter: 17" and 17.75" Depth: 2 3/4...
Category

Early 20th Century Algerian Tribal Bay Area - Decorative Objects

Materials

Ceramic

Goran Warff Acid Etched Vase for Kosta Royal Art Collection
By Kosta Boda, Göran Wärff
Located in San Mateo, CA
Vase from the Kosta Royal Art Collection designed by Goran Warff. This vase has very thick walls, a large internal bubble in the bottom and an acid treated exterior. All this creates...
Category

1970s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bay Area - Decorative Objects

Materials

Glass

19th Century Bronze Putti's a Pair
Located in San Francisco, CA
Beautiful pair of 19th century bronze putti's. They each measure 8 inches high by 3 inches wide. Incredible detail in these two beauties.
Category

19th Century European Antique Bay Area - Decorative Objects

Materials

Bronze

Set of Carlo Moretti 1960's Satin Glass Apothecary Jars
By Carlo Moretti
Located in San Francisco, CA
Each of colored satinato glass with domed lids above a cylindrical body over a splayed foot.
Category

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

Materials

Art Glass

Sandra Johnstone Abstract Lidded Vessel #1 c1970s
By Sandra Johnstone
Located in Oakland, CA
Amazing salt-fired abstract lidded vessel by well listed potter, Sandra Johnstone c1970s. Signature chunky wood top with leather cord attaching it to the vessel. Johnstone (1936-1991...
Category

1970s American Modern Vintage Bay Area - Decorative Objects

Materials

Leather, Clay

Francisco Rebajes African Ubangi Tribe Copper Dish c.1940-1950
By Francisco Rebajes
Located in San Francisco, CA
ABOUT A mid-century copper trinket dish designed by Francisco Rebajes using his iconic African Ubangi tribe member and necklace motive. Stamped "Rebajes". CREATOR Francisco Rebajes. DATE OF MANUFACTURE c.1940-1950. MATERIALS AND TECHNIQUES Copper. CONDITION Good. Wear consistent with age and use. DIMENSIONS H 5 in. W 7 in. D 7 in. HISTORY "Francisco Rebajes (1905-1990) He was among the first craft jewelers in Greenwich Village, New York City. Rebajes came to New York in 1922 from his native Dominican Republic at the age of 16. Knowing little English, he found a way to support himself working in cafeterias. In 1932, Francisco married Pauline Schwartz. Still without money, he and Pauline were given shelter, in a basement, from a kind friend. Here is where Rebajes used an old set of plumbers' tools to create a collection of animals from tin cans. Those sculptures were then exhibited on an ironing board at the first Washington Square outdoor show. The result of this showing ended with the director of the Whitney Museum, Juliana Force, buying all...
Category

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

Materials

Copper

Japanese Carved Wood Netsuke of a Frog, Taisho Period
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Hand carved boxwood frog netsuke dating from the Meiji period. The frog (kaeru) is associated with luck and wealth in Japanese culture. Kaeru in is a homophone meaning both "frog" an...
Category

Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Bay Area - Decorative Objects

Materials

Boxwood

Ge Glazed Triple-Spout Double-Gourd Vase, 20th Century
Located in San Francisco, CA
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...
Category

20th Century Chinese Bay Area - Decorative Objects

Materials

Porcelain

Blue & White Meiping Vase with Interlocking Lotus
Located in San Francisco, CA
Blue & White Meiping Vase with Interlocking Lotus A decorative blue and white meiping, or plum vase, with interlocking lotus pattern. Traditionally used to display blum blossoms and...
Category

20th Century Chinese Bay Area - Decorative Objects

Materials

Ceramic

Crackled Glaze Lidded Jar
Located in San Francisco, CA
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...
Category

20th Century Chinese Bay Area - Decorative Objects

Materials

Ceramic

Longquan Celadon Vase with Brown Teadust Glaze
Located in San Francisco, CA
Longquan Celadon Vase with Brown Teadust Glaze Stoneware vase with a pear-shaped body, tall neck, and flared foot, covered in a thick, chocolate-brown teadust glaze. The surface sho...
Category

20th Century Chinese Bay Area - Decorative Objects

Materials

Stoneware

Celadon-Glazed Bowl with Stylized Floral Decoration
Located in San Francisco, CA
Celadon-Glazed Bowl with Stylized Floral Decoration Korean celadon-glazed bowl with a wide form on a short foot. The pale olive-green glaze is decorated in off-white with stylized f...
Category

20th Century Chinese Bay Area - Decorative Objects

Materials

Ceramic

Chinese Carved Zitan Wood Lidded Container
Located in San Francisco, CA
Chinese Carved Zitan Wood Lidded Container Round lidded container carved from zitan wood, featuring an intricate pattern that mimics woven bamboo. Additional information: Dimension...
Category

20th Century Chinese Bay Area - Decorative Objects

Materials

Wood

Carved Jade Ornament with Interlocking Diamond Forms
Located in San Francisco, CA
Carved Jade Ornament with Interlocking Diamond Forms A carved jade ornament composed of two interlocking diamond-shaped compartments connected by a central square opening. The cream...
Category

20th Century Chinese Bay Area - Decorative Objects

Materials

Jade

"The Beach, " Original Sculpture by Bay Area Artist Sheridan Oakes
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Original wood sculpture 2021 Walnut and African mahogany Measures: 10.5 L x 2.75 W x 3 H in. / 27 x 7 x 8 cm.
Category

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

Materials

Walnut, Mahogany

Pair of South Indian Hand-Carved Fore and Aft Indian Snake Boat Prows
Located in San Francisco, CA
these unique carvings are from a Churulan Vallam, a traditional narrow boat used in the famous snake boat races of Kerala, South India and powered by approximately 45 people; the pro...
Category

1910s Indian Other Vintage Bay Area - Decorative Objects

Materials

Wood, Birch

Large Vintage 80s Modern Black Ceramic Swirl Vase
Located in Fairfield, CA
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...
Category

Late 20th Century Post-Modern Bay Area - Decorative Objects

Materials

Ceramic

Large Curved Hoe Currency, Angas, Nigeria
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Extra Large Curved Hoe Currency Angas, Nigeria Early 20th century Iron 25.25 x 17.5 in. / 64 x 44 cm Height on custom display stand: 29.75 in. / 76 cm Weight: 12.8 pounds / 5.8 kg Combined weight with base: 20.6 pounds / 9.3 kg The large currency forms are comprised of a heavy sheet of iron forged into the shape of a curved hoe. They were customary gifts for a bride’s father as well as having a function during wedding celebrations (Ballarini, The Perfect Form...
Category

Early 20th Century Nigerian Other Bay Area - Decorative Objects

Materials

Iron

Handmade Cast Concrete Bowl in Grey by UME Studio
By UMÉ Studio
Located in Oakland, CA
An edition of 150 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 conc...
Category

2010s American Bay Area - Decorative Objects

Materials

Concrete

Jizai Koi and Water Motif, Japan, Miji Period
Located in Point Richmond, CA
This jizai is an excellent example of a well-balanced and pleasingly carved sculpture of koi swimming in waves. Once part of a Japanese hanger (jizagake) for a kettle hook, it served...
Category

Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Bay Area - Decorative Objects

Materials

Wood

Pair Empire Style Bronze Candle Holders
Located in San Francisco, CA
each heavy candle holder surmounted by a shallow candlecup with flared lip raised on a gadrooned support above a ring of stylized leaves; all over a cylindrical base adorned with app...
Category

1960s French Empire Vintage Bay Area - Decorative Objects

Materials

Bronze

Stone Sculpture by Nesbert Mukomberanwa
By Nesbert Mukomberanwa
Located in Fulton, CA
A hand carved stone sculpture by Zimbabwean Artist Nesbert Mukomberanqa, nephew to Nicholas Mukomberanwa. South African sculpture known for the "Shona"...
Category

Late 20th Century Zimbabwean Bay Area - Decorative Objects

Materials

Stone

Vintage Zellique Art Glass Pear
Located in Fairfield, CA
A beautiful vintage Zellique studio art glass pear. Beautiful satin semi iridescent finish to the glass. Signed on the base.
Category

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

Materials

Art Glass

Pair of 18th century Pearlware Porcelain Figures Georgian Style
Located in San Francisco, CA
Pair of 18th century Pearlware Porcelain Figures Georgian Style (minor losses and cracks) 3.25" x 6.75"
Category

18th Century Antique Bay Area - Decorative Objects

Materials

Porcelain

Preston L Prescott (1898-1988, American) Stone Sculpture of Seated Young Woman
Located in San Francisco, CA
Preston L Prescott (1898-1988) Stone Sculpture of a Seated Young Woman 5.5"W x 3.25"D x 12"H
Category

20th Century Modern Bay Area - Decorative Objects

Materials

Stone

Vase by Josef Ekberg for Gustavsberg
By Josef Ekberg
Located in San Francisco, CA
A handmade blue vase by Josef Ekberg for Gustavsberg. Each piece is unique and decorated with the Sgrafitto technique that was developed b...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swedish Modern Bay Area - Decorative Objects

Materials

Ceramic

Tribal Early to Mid-20th C. Offering Bowl Lid in the Shape of a Bird, Yoruba
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Mid-20th century Tribal Offering bowl lid in the form of a bird, Yoruba people This wonderful carved wood offering bowl lid is shaped like a bird, traditionally considered messenger...
Category

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

Materials

Wood

Pale Sapphire Blue Bowl by Per Lutken
Located in San Francisco, CA
An "arne" clear sapphire blue glass bowl by Per Lutken for Holmegaard Glaswerks. Signed and numbered on the base.
Category

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

Materials

Glass

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