Bay Area - Decorative Objects

Large Bronze Acrobat Figure Sawtooth Gravity Driven Falling Clock w Marble Base Here is another very interesting clock from our collection. It's a large...

Wabi Sabi Style Carved Burlwood Vase A handmade vase in the Wabi Sabi style, featuring natural burlwood texture and subtle imperfections. Its narrow neck makes it perfect for displa...

A tall and striking American 1960s orange glazed vase with white ground; the tall vase of white cased-glass covered in an orange textured glaze adorned with a continuous fret band.

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

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...

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 ...

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...

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

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...

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...

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...

mid-20th century Tami Islands Papua new guinea wooden feast bowl Of classic form, each end carved with raised and incised imagery depicting stylized sea cr...

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...

This very colorful and exotic bronze is typical of the work of Franz Bergmann. While it does not bear his foundry mark, it has all the ear marks of his work. The subject, the qualit...

Stunning flared bowl by noted contemporary artist, Akihiro Nikaido c2024. Beautifully coiled and weighted piece which is water tight. This is one of three pieces we currently have in...

On offer is a classic white marble vase hand-carved likely from either Carrara or Vermont marble. Both stones are known for a white base and soft gray cloud-like veining. The piece’s...

each well-rendered expressive fish with gaping mouth above a reticulated body with upturned tail; each having a rich turquoise tonal glaze and drainage hole; one with mottled glazed ...

On offer is a modern marble sculpture by American sculptor Easton. Titled "Eye of the Storm,” this abstract piece by the artist (also known as Q.T. Easton) was created in 2012. Hand-...

A large and shapely pair of Murano 1970s butter-cream cased glass vases; each tall vase with long flaring neck above a bulbous body; the white vase encased in a yellow cased glass.

Fantastic abstract bronze sculpture by well noted sculptor, Ryokichi Mukai c1970s. Comes with signed box. Mukai (1918-2010) was born January 26, 1918 in Kyoto. He studied sculptur...

A mouth-blown sapphire blue vase by Per Lütken for Holmegaard Glass.

Chinese Cloisonné Late 20th Century Floral Decorated Bowl 10" x 3.5"H

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...

Two-tiered Hat Box China Qing dynasty (ca. 1870) Wood, bamboo H: 20 in x D: 14.75 in :: 50.8 cm x 37.5 cm The box holds two Mandarin’s cone shaped hats: the summer hat in the top ti...

A very pretty French Napoleon III period brass inlaid rosewood and kingwood lap desk of fine quality. This portable writing desk is centered by a beautifully painted landscape scene....

Plaster maquette by Elinore Gallas Bloomfield (1927-2023). This is a study for what would have been a much larger sculpture in fiberglass and resin over a foam core. There are a couple of visible cracks to the plaster. Elinore Bloomfield was active in the San Francisco Bay Area. She had a BA Decorative Arts, UC Berkeley. She studied sculpture with Jacques Schneir, Vincent Rascon, Ray Lorenzato...

C. Late 19th century - Early 20th century Beautiful hand painted French Porcelain vase w/ gilded accents depicting Italian scene.

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...

Collection of Three Vintage Tractor wrenches United States Early 20th century Cast steel 7, 8.5, and 12 in. / 18, 22, 31 cm Custom display measu...

This is a late 18th-century George III mahogany knife box, typically dating to circa 1790. The piece displays the definitive characteristics of the late Georgian period: The Shape: I...

Early 20th century Chiwara Headdress, Bamana (Bambara) People, Mali Chiwara headcrests represent the antelope spirit who taught the Bamana people ...

I do buy terra cotta pieces, but I mainly focus on dogs, and pugs are my weakness. They just offer the best look of all the other dogs, with an apology to those who own other dogs. ...

Tall Backpack Basket Laos Mid 20th century (or earlier) Bamboo and rattan, twill weave 16.5″ high x 13″ diameter at top (42 x 33 cm) From southern Laos, mostly rattan with some bamb...

Trumpet-Shaped Celadon Vase with Crackle Glaze A Chinese celadon vase with a flaring trumpet form, finished in a pale bluish-green glaze with a distinctive Ge crackle pattern, a hal...

20th Century Presentation Tray, Agakoko, Tutsi People, Burundi or Rwanda A wonderfully graphic miniature presentation tray for gifts, this one rectangular with rounded edges. Ex. pr...

This charming pair of pearlware porcelain figures was made around the time of the Battle of Waterloo. And as such, they’ve had a few scrapes with life. But they evoke the charm of co...

Early 20th century tribal sanggori brass or copper alloy head ornament, Toraja people, Sulawesi, Indonesia. These sinuous brass and copper alloy head pieces were worn by men at spec...

ABOUT Mid-century Finnish art glass cylinder vase. Engraved "Heikki Orvola Nuutajarvi Notsjo". It is part of the "Volcano" series, known for i...

A rare example of a Churinga with the ritual painting not having been removed.

1900 Antique French Ormolu Gilt Bronze Elegant Lady Marble Base Ball Clock Here we are offering a beautiful French bronze elegant lady figure ball clock. The elegant lady is made of...

Large Scale Banalinga (Shiva Lingam) stone for display Outstanding large scale specimen from India Dimensions 9" long x 5.5" diameter Banalinga is discovered in nature and not carved or crafted by human hands. This Shiva Lingam comes exclusively from the Narmada River, one of India’s seven sacred holy sites. The stones resemble markings found on the forehead of Lord Shiva...

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...

This well designed and executed Vienna bronze has a young boy resting on his stomach and enjoying what is left of a cigar. His clothes are meticulously cold painted, and this bronze...

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...

Early Ghost Like Kumu Mask With Kaolin Open Eyes Mouth Teeth, Congo, Africa It is in good condition with wear, polish and erosion from traditional use, appropriate for its age, use,...

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...

ABOUT Elevate your décor with this stunning mid-century lead crystal vase, a playful masterpiece signed by renowned Swedish designer Bengt Edenfalk. Crafted by Royal Krona in 1970, ...

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...

A rare mystery clock, attributed to famous French magician and mechanic, Jean Robert-Houdin. This total mechanical clock has a very noticeable large square glass dial, with 2 hands p...

ABOUT Dive into mid-century charm with this delightful solid brass prawn—a versatile décor piece that's equally at home on your shelf or gracing your wall. Crafted with impressive d...

Mid century modern organizing trinket jewelry box designed by Ejner Larsen and Aksel Bender Madsen for cabinet maker Willy Beck, Denmark. This piece features gorgeous wood grains and...

A pair of Stunning "Strong Man" Bookends are definitely going to make any bookshelf and its books look superior, These copper-toned metal strong men are rea...

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...

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 ...

A very graceful and whimsical bronze of a young gal balanced on one foot and balancing a ball in her hand. Her costume is especially part of the fun of the statue and is highlighted ...

ABOUT An organic crystal paper weight. Substantial in weight. Signed by artist. CREATOR Signed. Possibly Finland. DATE OF MANUFACTURE c.1960-1970. MATERIALS AND TECHNI...

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...

This beautiful box has a cedar interior which is separated into two compartments for jewelry. It also has sterling escutcheon for a key.

Yuhuchun-Style Porcelain Vase with Dragon Motif A pear-shaped Chinese porcelain vase, with a flaring mouth, rounded body, and narrow base. Decorated with a red ground and wave patte...

Offered is a distinctive pair of vintage three-arm candelabras with a beautifully aged metallic finish that reads as softly tarnished silver. Each stands approximately 12 inches high...