Bay Area - Decorative Objects

Wonderful little reproduction statue in plaster after Pierre Puget's sculpture "Anatomy of Man" depicting a muscled man in all his flayed glory. Or...

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.

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 ...

19th century Bronze Sculpture of Cupid After Pierre Chenet Base diameter 6" 9"W x 23"H

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...

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...

Designed and manufactured by Oakland artist Justin Kiene, these organic planters and vases are inspired by the shapes of the natural and microscopic world. Each piece is hand thrown...

Collection of Six Mwana Hiti Dolls Crested Hair Tanzania Africa. Mwana hiti, a term that means some variant of "child made of wood", refers to iconic figures that depict a highly st...

Pair of vintage cornflower blue oil storage jars, circa 1930 Dimensions 8" diameter at the base x 14" diameter at the body 8" across at the mouth...

Mid century modern organizing cylinder storage bin with lid, circa 1970's. This unique caddy is wrapped in black leather displaying wonderfully aged patina and vintage charm. The int...

Nicely detailed Vienna Bronze bull with bone horns and mounted on a circular onyx base. In the manner of Franz Bergmann, ca. 1920's.

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

Japanese Taisho Era basket weave vase. Signed. Very heavy and substantial solid bronze casting. Fine original patina and condition. Measures 10.13 in...

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...

Animated Gilt Brass Owl Grasshopper Escapement 8 Day Fusee Skeleton Mantle Clock Here we are offering a fantastic animated owl skeleton clock with famous grasshopper escapement. It ...

Vintage 1970s Hopi Katsina Figure - Kachina Doll, circa 1970s Measures: 7" wide x 6" deep x 14" high The doll shows a few minor losses and cracks - Please review all images ...

Mid Century Modern ceramic planter pot designed by David Cressey for Architectural Pottery Pro/Artisan. This hand poured stoneware vessel featu...

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...

Antique French Ormolu Empire bronze mantel clock by Angevin A Paris Movement: 8 day wind up mechanism Function: time with half hour an...

This is an exceptionally rare bronze of the noted early film star Emil Jannings. Emil Jannings was a German actor, popular in 1920s Hollywood. He was the first Oscar recipient, hono...

This is a very fine example of a detailed casting of a bull. Nicely factory patinated in a warm brown finish bring this guy to life. Done in the manner of the noted Vienna bronze mak...

Two incised ceramic vases by Swedish artist Tomas Anagrius. These were made at his studio in Alingsas, Sweden in the 1960's.

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...

Baule Standing Female Figure with finely carved raised scarifications, hands on side of stomach with long figures. From Ivory Coast, Africa It is in good condition with wear, polis...

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...

Three striking and rare Modernist ceramic pieces by Roberto Rigon for Bertoncello, comprising a circular sculptural form with an open center, a softly arched asymmetric vase with a n...

19th Century Wood Pipe, Zulu People, South Africa A wonderfully carved abstract pipe from the Zulu people of South Africa. It measures 5.5 high as mounted on the custom metal base, ...

A charming set of 5 ceramic bear figurines was designed by Knud Kyhn for Royal Copenhagen in 1957, showcasing his mastery in depicting playful and lifelike animals. This collection i...

Wonderfully aged oak bucket or large pitcher with brass banding, handle and spout. England, Mid-19th Century.

Late 19th Century Ceremonial Wood and Coconut Ladle, Bali Indonesia This is a rare coconut shell holy water dipper from the Bali Aga people of the Kintamani region of Bali, Indonesi...

Vintage set of three cylinder candleholders in old growth teak, circa 1960's. This set comes in three different sizes and complements any Danish modern or contemporary space. Fits 3/...

Strong Marka antelope - human wood mask with metal, Mali Africa. Large square open eyes, long nose with horizontal lips, three projecting brass metal braids ending with feathered cl...

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 ...

Pair of gilded wood Asparas, Japanese, Meiji period.  Asparas are celestial beings in both Hindu and Buddhist mythology.  Renowned for their unparalleled beauty, dancing and music.  ...

A very high quality example of the Bergman Foundry. Detailed cast and meticulously painted are all here. Great movement and a handsome base also make this one special. The sculpture ...

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 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...

A late 17th century pair of bronze turned pricket candlesticks ( Dutch or German) with drip plates and lead filled sockets with iron prickets. Overall very good original condition....

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...

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...

Incredible modernist cast glass lidded vessel by noted contemporary Japanese artist, Shun Kumagai resembling an old Roman glass vessel from another time. Depending on the light, thes...

An exceptionally well-cast bronze sculpture with brown patina depicting a harlequin holding a doll, the elaborately dressed figure with an expressive face and imposing posture restin...

Tribal Early 20th Century Ceremonial Pipe, Bamoun People, Cameroon A ceremonial tobacco pipe fashioned of hardened clay depicting three bearded men, the center figure with arms on c...

Ashanti Bronze Ceremonial Offering Bowl with Mudfish and Adinkra Symbols Ghana Finely worked Ashanti ceremonial brass plate with hammered designs of a ...

C. 20th Century Hand carved Folk Art box w/the name Sohpie. Velvet lined.

This elegant leather document holder, ornamented with a romantic inset watercolor, contains a formal presentation address written in a decorative 19th-century German script. The docu...

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...

C. 1940's hand painted Cheng Hua porcelain vase w/ scene depicting warriors is a must have for any home. Whether it be sitting alone or if you have your favorite plant inside of it, ...

This elegant Cartier platinum-plated stainless steel letter opener with a traditional silver Cartier style dial was made in honor of the new millennium, the year 2000. It features C...

Set of Three Cast Bronze Disc Top Hairpins Mangbetu, Democratic Republic of Congo Africa. A finely crafted cast bronze set of hairpins, of the style similar to those carved in ivory...

Large rhinoceros animal sculpture clad in dark leather with glass eyes. Handcrafted with a large horn, big enough for use as a footstool. Lovely aged patina.

Leather four volume faux book box on painted pine stand with turned legs. Interior of the box lined with Italian marbleized paper and having a small lidded compartment within. Englan...

Robert Fritz exquisite abstract hand-blown abstract studio glass vase c1980s. Purchased directly from the artist's studio in the early 1980's. One of the best pieces by the artist I'...

A Piet Hein candelabra in brushed steel. Known as either “Big Dipper” or “The Great Bear”, it was designed by Hein during his time in Argentina to...

Large Pair of Marcel crystal candlesticks by Timo Sarpaneva for Littala. Marcel, designed by Timo Sarpaneva, is one of the objects that was created for the new residence of the Presi...

19th century Roman bronze statue of a woman. Italian Grand Tour bronze. Mark and foundry: G. Nisini, Roma. Good dark antique patina, circa 1860-188...

On offer is a green-painted, cast metal Art Deco style candlestick. Reflecting this refined style’s interest in representing harmony with nature, the sculptural design includes a sta...

High relief, stylized figurative wall art panel in solid mahogany. Hand carved and crafted by Edison Luiz Fagundes de Castro AKA "Edison Lufaac". Born 1952, Brazil. Signed and dated ...

Dan Janus double faced protective Kinde charm, from the Dan people of Ivory Coast, West Africa. Used as a charm for protection, with two different faces to show the duality of the w...

Tall ceramic vase in deeps browns for Rörstrand, the diameter tapering from a narroww 1.75" opening to 2.5" base. Model SYT. Marked on base.