Bay Area - Decorative Objects

Five Tribal Bronze Snuff Rings, Tiv Culture, Nigeria Brass or copper alloy 4.5 (11.4 cm) to 2.25 (6.7 cm) inches high 19th century A fascinating collection...

Here is an 'Antique Hanging' model double weight wall clock. The entire clock case and the finials are made of solid oak. The all solid brass casting decoration on the whole clock bo...

Doll by Emma Amiotte, Pine Ridge Indian Reservation, S. Dakota A "No Face Doll" by the artist Emma Amiotte, a member of the Oglala Sioux Tribe, part of the Oglala Lakota Nation, who...

A set of three polished brass "Tulip" candlesticks designed by Pierre Forssell for Skultuna, established 1607. Each candlestick bears the Skultuna hallmark with closed royal crown an...

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...

Vintage "Boy and Balloon" sculpture signed by Curtis Jere for Artisan House, circa 1968. This figurative piece depicts a boy holding strings of colored balloons. The boy is made of p...

A large-scaled French Art Deco frosted and clear amethyst glass bowl with geometric design; with raised mark 'Verlys France'; the wide bowl with flared ...

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 ...

Early 20th C. Brick/Cream Wool Stepped Polygon and Cross Ceremonial Carpet, Tibet A wool carpet from Tibet with a talismanic stepped-polygon and cross motif in a rich brick red on a...

Mid century California modern jewelry trinket wood puzzle box by Fred and Marilyn Buss circa 1970s. This sculptural piece is handcrafted in maple burl and features three hidden stash...

A rare and highly functional piece by Arne Wahl Iversen for Vinde Møbelfabrik. The Model 36 combines a lift-top planter compartment with storage below, all in warm solid teak. Works ...

Absolutely stunning Japanese ceramic studio glazed vase with original box. Dreamy purple lavender glaze with hints of greens. Expertly crafted, unknown artist. Fully signed on box an...

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 ...

C. 19th century Victorian bronze five arm candelabra/candleholder w/gryphon design base.

There are small, decorative wood boxes from many cultures. Some are ideal for holding hand sewing tools. Others, equipped with a lock, like this example, might hold those bulky bangl...

Whimsical French ceramic majolica hand-painted pottery sculpture of a money playing the tambourine. The large sculpture is beautifully detailed with bright, vivid colors depicted in ...

A superb pair of late 19th century Austrian polychrome terracotta busts by Friedrich Goldscheider, both figures stamped to the reverse. This pair of busts are in excellent original c...

A mottled green Argenta vase with a waved edged and hand-painted silver flower decorations. Signed on base. Gustavsberg, G, Kåge 850.

We are art nouveau lovers as one might be able to see looking at our inventory. Lamps are always at the top of our "want list". We found a beauty here. She is gracefully standing in a leafy plant base as she holds ups a stem with leaves. The quality casting and rich warm patina all are present. The artist Jean Baptiste Germain...

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

An amusing and charming pair of Chinese porcelain vases with molded One Hundred Boys decoration with original custom hardwood stands. The vases depict 3 young children climbing an a...

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 ...

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...

Fantastic vintage modernist Japanese iron vase with fish motif c1960s. Excellent condition, signed.

A shapely pair of West German Roth Keramik art pottery 'fat lava' guitar vases with red glaze; each with square mouth above a bulbous body all in a thick ...

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....

A pair of French art nouveau vases of earthenware modeled with two handles. Decorated with glazes in shades of brown. Marked Guillaume

Tapa dance shield. Baining People, New Britain, Papua New Guinea. First half, 20th century Pounded mulberry bark painted with natural pigments Measure...

Madagascar Jurassic - Cretaceous Period, 200 - 145 million years old Dimensions: 10 × 8.25 × 2 in./ 25.5 × 21. x 5 cm Weight: 6.925 lbs / 2.984 kg Height on custom display stand:...

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...

A very fine quality English mahogany letter box made and signed by F. Waller and so labeled. This finely crafted letter box has 2 drawers one on each side fitted with campaign style ...

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 truly wonderful example of the work of Johann Maresch. Signed "JM" on the underside. Maresch was born in 1821, and so his works were done mainly in the 19th century. He worked in...

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

An old well used Ethiopian head rest with attached oxidized silver or white metal beads and dangles. It is in good condition with wear, polish and eros...

Charming 19th Century cigar box or humidor guarded by a metal dog with glass eyes on a short lease. These boxes are perfect for collectors of boxes...

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...

On offer is an Eldred Wheeler Inlaid Maple Sewing Box, handcrafted in Hingham, Massachusetts. Founded in 1977 by Emmett Eldred and Bill Wheeler, Eldred Wheeler was a highly regarded ...

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...

A pair of large cobalt "Gulvase" apothocary vases by Otto Brauer for Holmegaard glass.

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...

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...

A wonderful set of large lidded urn shaped apothecary style spice jars, made from a low fired type of unglazed terracotta or earthenware. These jars ha...

Baule antelope-human wood old weaving heddle loom pulley. From Ivory Coast, Africa It is in good condition with wear, polish and erosion from traditional use, appropriate for its ag...

A thickly-modeled Italian tin-glazed earthenware polychrome (majolica) double handled vase; possibly Florence; overall with blue and white floral an...

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.

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...

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

For your consideration is an antique pair of Homer's Iliad bronze bookends. It's made around 1924, yet still has its beautiful original colors. Please note this is an original antique by Pompeian Bronze...

Absolutely stunning tapered turned studio clay vessel with a beautifully sculpted lid. Amazing glaze work with cascading puffy drips. Really a handsome piece. Signed by maker.

Here is a beautiful miniature Congreve rolling ball clock. This one comes with a solid marble display base and protective dome. The glass dome has solid brass frames. The clock is made of heavy solid brass. The time shows on 3 separated porcelain dials - second, minute, and hour. The clock is driven by a double spring movement. It is really fun to watch this clock running. It has an 8 DAY movement. The bigger version from our competitor wouldn't even run 8 days. Our smallest 8 day Congreve clock...

Steel Iron Altar Abstract Sculpture by Splady Art Studios Design by Charles Splady Dimensions: W 46 x D 38 x H 208 cm. Materials: Steel. Iron Altar is a free-standing abstract sculp...

Charming pair of diminutive scale English cast iron urns or jardinaire planters. Made in the neoclassical taste with scrolled acanthus handles on each side. The pair have a thick coa...

Vintage Meridian wall clock designed by Arthur Umanoff for Howard Miller in walnut, circa 1970s. This piece features a coffin shaped wood case and an inset orange backdrop accented with a brass...

A beautifully rendered American hand-wrought copper maple leaf-form bowl by Alfredo Sciarrotta b. 1907 d. 1985; stamped: 'Sciarrotta handmade, Newport RI'; the well-crafted leaf of t...

Ceremonial comb, Luba People, Zaire, D. R. Congo Made of palm leaf midribs, this large, graphic comb has a pinched waist and is held together with finely wrapped wire. Presented o...

Late 19th C Effigy of Mephistopheles on a bronze dresser tray. Leaning into the tray with a contemplative pose and conniving expression. Best known for his role in Faust. Caught in h...

This lovely little lamp depicting a gilt bronze bust of a maiden looking into a stone room with bars certainly is an allegorical tale. Her distinct rich free flowing hair commands your attention. The room does light...

Late 19th to early 20th century sedan chair miniature table top display cabinet Charming custom made and hand painted miniature table top ...

A brass four-arm candelabrum with stylized horse base. Marked "WHW Made in Austria" to underside. Model 1858, documented in the Wiener Werkstätte Archives at the Museum für Angewandt...