Bay Area - Decorative Objects

Mid-20th Century Globular Vessel, Mangbetu People, D. R. Congo An unusually large and striking non-figurative vessel from the Mangbetu people, comprised of six lobes joined to a c...

New Haven Clock Co Banjo Clock With Reverse Painted Glass and Mahogany Case 13"W x 4"D x 39.5"H

On offer is a vintage American folk-art arrow weathervane, currently mounted on a modern display rod and block base as an architectural fragment sculpture. Arrow weathervanes are amo...

Large 8 Inch Ammonite Specimen Cut Polished and Mounted Fossil - Jurassic - Cretaceous Period, 200 - 145 million years old An excellent quality split ammonite fossil. We hand pick...

A set of 2 vintage burlwood tealight candle holders. Simple disk shapes with a beautiful unique grain to the wood. Each measures 3.75"Dia x 1"H Interiors are 1.5"Dia

ABOUT An antique Remington Envoy typewriter in black crinkle finish with original leather case. The keys are white letters on a black background. This typewriter is very clean and h...

A serene world within a rock is this Chinese jade “boulder carving.” The work represents a traditional art form where a single piece of natural jade is intricately sculpted into a mi...

An unusual cold painted Vienna bronze of a seated man holding a little scale in his left hand. The scale has a small weight on the scale while a banana is weighing heavier on the ot...

Here we are offering a fantastic mystery Ferris wheel bearing ball driven crystal regulator clock. Unlike traditional wind up or weight driven clock, this unique clock receive its wo...

On offer is a Japanese bronze patinated vase, crafted during the Meiji period (1868–1912) or early Taisho period. It features highly detailed, high-relief decoration showcasing a tra...

Sunlit and sculptural, this pair of vintage yellow vases brings a refined hit of joy to any space, from a collected mantel to a minimalist console. Their slender 7-inch silhouette an...

ABOUT This is an original cast iron Boston Terrier doorstop manufactured by the Hubley Manufacturing Company in Lancaster Pennsylvania USA. The piece has retained its original hand ...

Vintage magazine rack basket holder circa 1960's. The perfect home decor accessory to organize and display magazines, LP records, or light books. Features a unique design with protec...

Simply put this is one of the most beautiful boxes I have owned in my over 40 years of antique dealing, and I buy boxes. The factory applied warm rich brown patina is a good place t...

A vintage Japanese Mino Yaki pottery vase. Lovely earthy glazes. Made by Kenzo Toen of the Gifu Prefecture, signed on the base.

Danish sculptural candelabra designed Jens Quistgaard circa 1960 Denmark. Measurements W 4.35'' x D 4.35'' x H 7''.

A large English George III Style Musical Automaton bracket clock. The gorgeous gilt bronze case is decorated with beautiful brass casting applications. There is a large pagoda on the top to make the appearance of this clock even more impressive. The Roman numeral dial is made of porcelain without any cracks or hairlines. Translucent enamel corners surround the center dial. The time and the automaton feature can be seen through a large beveled glass panel. This clock has an 8 day mechanism with hourly striking, driven by triple...

Wooden cross Guanajuato, Mexico Wood, paint 22 x 13 inches, (56 cm x 33 cm) 18th century A wonderful old wooden cross with a painted crucified Christ figure, an angel, possibly Mary Magdelene...

Hand carved abstract sculpture created out of bird's eye maple on an acacia base. Created by San Francisco artist Ralph Peplow (1907-1987) c.1950s. Reminiscent of the work of Constan...

ABOUT Antique copper pot or saucepan with two handles. 19th-early 20th century. CREATOR Unknown. DATE OF MANUFACTURE c.1880-1920. MATERIALS AND TECHNIQUES Copper Plat...

A large antique brass planter or jardiniere with lion heads and paw feet. A compliment to any table, outdoor or interior. Can be used as a table centerpiece, wine cooler or a wonderf...

Fabulous bronze of what looks to be a sphere. To me it seems brutalist in style, but also abstract. It has a big R on the bottom and it is dated 1967. Definitely a mystery piece. It ...

Old well weathered hardwood Kuna Indian abstract figure, Panama, Provenance, old CA state collection. Body abstracted down to two forms for shoulders and hips, with small fine head....

A tall vintage brass and glass candle holder. Hexagonal in shape with thin panes of pink and clear glass are held together by a welded brass frame. A hinged door opens up to a candle...

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...

A large vintage glass vase in a simple modern sphere shape. The sides are decorated with a lovely frosted leaf design.

Large ceramic vessel with cerulean blue crackle glaze overlay with vertical optical stripes designed and manufactured  by Jaru of Southern California circa 1950s; tall and sculptural...

A charmingly weighty vintage African elephant sculpture, hand-carved from solid wood and finished in a deep ebonized black to evoke true ebony. The figure stands in a naturalistic wa...

A lovely freestanding sculpture of Venus de Milo by Alva Studios, circa 1955. Made from composite. The statue rests upon a wooden base. In Roman mythology, Venus was the goddess of ...

Absolutely beautiful antique Japanese shigaraki vessel from the early 19th century. Has the family crest stamped into the neck of the piece. Artist marking on the bottom. Tokugawa era.

On offer is an antique American folk art horse silhouette weathervane, likely dating from the late 19th century to the early 20th century (circa 1890s–1920s). The horse’s flat profi...

Large French Style 8 Day Brass Automaton Steam Engine Industrial Clock Here we have a wonderful example of the industrial series popular in French horology. While the clock is stri...

Vintage Pendulum Wall Clock manufactured by Howard Miller, circa 1970's. This stand out piece features stunning zebra wood grains and a polished chrome pendulum. Keeps time with an 8...

Danish modern teak bowl designed by Finn Juhl for Kay Bojesen, Denmark. Turned from a single piece of teak wood into an organic modern shape. Polished and clean, with original patina...

Freeform abstract wooden sculpture, hand-carved forms that are connected via dowels and mounted on a black wooden base. Each element of the sculpture relate to one another to create ...

Stunning modernist bronze vase by Katsumine c1960s, Japan.

An original vintage sculpted earth art pottery owl by Margaret Lorraine Hudson of Fresno, CA. Signed on the base. Measures 3.5"W x 3.5"D x 5.25"H

A matched pair of Ogboni figures with finely modeled heads and abstracted bodies, with iron post at bottom of each. Each face with "x" scarification mark between eyes and elaborate ...

this large ribbed and cylindrical Japanese shell-game box with domed lid decorated overall with Maki-e (gold lacquered) foliate wreaths and stylized flower heads and incised brass mounts; raised on four splayed supports. Hokai boxes...

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...

This striking French vintage ceramic vase showcases masterful cubist craftsmanship, featuring an elegantly carved feminine face reminiscent of Renaissance portraiture. The sculptural...

Mystery Briggs Rotary glass dome flying ball clock. We are presenting an excellent "Briggs Rotary" novelty clock. It's unlike any other later made version with a traditional glass d...

ABOUT A pair of original bronze clad dog bookends with original felt on the bottom. Designed and stamped Paul Herzel. Both bookends are in good condition and have retained their fin...

Late 18th-early 19th century English Chinoiserie octagonal jardiniere with lead liner

Lovely English late victorian three tier garden plant stand or jardiniere. The stand features an iron frame decorated with wire basket borders. Excellent joinery and craftsmanship wi...

A pair of mid century vessels to use as a candle holders or vases. Made by Sascha Brastoff out of green textured resin. Signed on the bases.

Vintage studio hand thrown stoneware ceramic bud vase, circa 1960's. This unique vessel features a sculptural stoneware shape with natural decorative incising in a matte brown and ro...

A large vintage studio pottery vase. Unique hooped cylinder shaped. Finished in an earthy brown drip glaze. Marked on the base by the marker. Measures 4.5"Dia x 9"H

ABOUT A vintage brass and wrought iron skeleton key. Embossed "PENN" on the side. Shown with lifesize hand model for scale. CREATOR Unknown. DATE OF MANUFACTURE Unknown....

Handwrought and patinated brass vase by Harry St. John Dixon, San Francisco. Impressed manufacturer’s mark to underside, “Harry Dixon San Francisco.” Dixon trained under Dirk van Erp...

the hand-carved, solid marble urn in the classical taste with short everted neck above a tapering body adorned with relief carving featuring a Greek Key perimeter band at the shoulde...

On offer is a classic Grand Tour-style Italian carved alabaster miniature “tazza,” a compote bowl, traditionally crafted in workshops around Florence or Volterra, Italy. During the 1...

A vintage Mexican folk art pottery bank. Hand made in Guerrero, Mexico. The bank is in the shape of bull with a rider, featuring beautiful hand painted te...

Whimsical tribal style wooden sculpture from a Hendrix Allardyce installation in Beverly Hills, CA. The carved figure is depicted standing on a wooden plinth with a curious expressio...

A rare and unusual English ebonized painted metal octagonal covered coal bin with chinoiserie decoration; by the Coalbrookdale Foundry, Telford, England; the octagonal hinged lid wit...

Patinated pair of English cast iron jardinaire garden planters featuring a rare demi-lune form. The planters are decorated with floral motif swag on each side centered by a Greco-Rom...

French Circular Box With Inlaid Silver Filagree Top Depicting Fox & Stork FOR USA DELIVERY ONLY

beautifully carved, the serene marble sculpture depicting a young girl's bust with three quarter face in a downward gaze; in a classical style with the girl's hair intricately braide...

each exceptionally large hand-blown vessel with short neck flanked by clear double handles over a large spheroid body; designed by world renowned Hall of Fame interior designer Sally...

Large Kabylie Ceramic Dish Kabylie Berber People Algeria Late 19th to early 20th century Hand molded ceramic, painted designs Diameter: 17" and 17.75" Depth: 2 3/4" and...