Bay Area - Decorative Objects

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...

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...

19th century wrought iron & brass torchère. Measures: 19" triangular base x 58" high Offered as a matching pair.

This Orientalist figure is about as lifelike as you will ever see in bronze. The expression on his face, his detailed hands and beard are all cast with an incredible attention to det...

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

This fancy box is perfect for your favorite jewelry, or whatever else you treasure. Cast bronze and gilded, and offering a wonderful display of flowers and figures. It is very subst...

100% Beeswax, Frankincense essential oil, Organic Hemp wick and coloring. Sold with a white oak tray. This large scale candle is less about its shape than the way it burns, f...

A pair of West African incised iron and copper wire axe form currency pieces or may have used as dance wands. On custom mounts. In the form of a ritual axe, which in many parts of A...

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

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...

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...

A 'Baca' vase by Nils Thorsson by for Royal Copenhagen. Marked 719/3259 and signed on base.

Yua Shell Currency, Bride’s Price Sepik River Region, Papua New Guinea Hand carved from a clam shell Measures: 7.5 x 8.5 in / 19 x 22 cm Height on c...

An Art Deco ovoid-shaped stoneware vase enameled bluish-beige with orange brown and black floral motifs by French sculptor Luis Auguste Dage. Gilded bonze mounting adorned with green...

Small sweet early Kuba Cup with refinedf face, finely carved hair, with a handle, from the DRC, Africa Finely incised hair in tight geometric form, small proj...

A rare pair of English porcelain double-handled polychromed porcelain urns with classical figures; marked "S.A. & Co." (Smith Ambrose and Co. Burslem, England); each finely decorated...

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...

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...

Pink Moon Flask Shaped Vase with Blue Floral Motifs A XuanDe style porcelain vase with a flattened round body, slender neck, and flared lip. Finished in a bright pink glaze with blu...

A brass candelabra designed by Josef Frank for Svenskt Tenn with 9 candle holders.

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...

Sculptural pedestal by Tokujin Yashioka A molded plastic pedestal by Japanese designer Tokujin Yashioka. Made by Tokyo-Pop for Driade. Italy, cir...

A gorgeous decorative 20th century hand-carved bowl crafted in a Neoclassical Greco-Roman style out of radiant African Bubinga rosewood, and walnut by artist Gene Short. The distinct...

20th century woven cane fabric beater from the Lega People of D. R. Congo A sculptural piece of African utilitarian ware used to beat the dust out of fabric as it would hang on a ...

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...

The faded handwritten sticky note on the sculpture’s base (photo #6) reads "jan cerny / (autor = / socrec).” This suggests this is a mid-20th-century Czech studio art glass sculpture...

On offer is a vintage Chinese hand-carved camphor wood box with detailed courtyard, pavilion, willow, and pine scenes. Likely mid-20th century, with a simplified front shield that ma...

9th century silver processional priest's hats, Chimu culture, Peru. These silver hats were originally covered with fabric, as can be seen in the remaining surface pattern. The hol...

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...

Elegant Dan Mask with large eyes from the Ivory Coast, Africa. Fairly flat tear drop shaped face with outlined eyes, small tight projecting nose and mouth with expressive lips. It i...

Stoneware vase by Danish artist Bode Willumsen, made circa 1940s to 1950s. Features a rounded body, short flared neck, and a textured glaze in muted greenish-beige with blue and brow...

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...

Yellow-Ground Blue and White Moon Flask with Lotus Design A substantial Qing dynasty-style moon flask featuring a vibrant yellow ground with underglaze blue floral decoration. The f...

On offer is an Italian hand-carved alabaster tazza, also known as a compote or pedestal centerpiece bowl, dating to the late 19th or early 20th century. Carved from translucent white...

Modeled after late 18th-century Chinese export porcelain made for Western markets during the Qianlong and Jiaqing periods, this armorial beaker vase combines historic form with decor...

This trumpet-form or spill vase is an antique French porcelain reproduction of an 18th-century Chinese Export armorial piece, made in China or possibly manufactured by the famous Sam...

A unique vintage vase made from a glass block. A rounded rectangular opening has been cut into the top for use as a vase. Nice heavy weight, would work well doubling as a bookend. Ha...

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...

Yellow-Glazed Vase in Double-Gourd Form A vase in double-gourd form with a rich yellow glaze. Marked on base. Additional information: Country: China Dimensions: Height: 7.75″, Diam...

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...

Late 19th-early 20th Bailer shell pectoral, Highlands, possibly Mendi People, Papua New Guinea These large shell pectorals were worn ceremonially by men and women in Papua New Guine...

Japanese Meiji Period Bronze Incense Holder / Jardiniere. A substantial incense holder in the Chinese Ming style. Sides and bottom covered in a r...

Mid century modern decorative studio organizing jewelry box circa 1960's. This unique minimalist piece is handcrafted in contrasting wood tones of solid mahogany. The perfect keepsak...

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 decorative glossy Japanese modernist bronze vase with a fluted neck, with some mild patination. Signed on the base.

A very large Victorian period walnut mirror or painting frame. 43 1/2 by 55 outside dimensions 33” by 43” opening High quality in very good condition, having original color and finis...

Mounted Specimen: Apophyllite, Stilbite, Chalcedony #L9W Dimensions: 6 x 8.5 x 2.5 in. / 15 x 22 x 6 cm Height on custom display stand: 9 in. / 23 c...

A large and unique organic shaped footed ceramic bowl in hues of blue, green and brown by Berndt Friberg for Gustavsberg. Incised Friberg signature, 1974 and Gustavsburg studio hand ...

Each of colored satinato glass with domed lids above a cylindrical body over a splayed foot.

This charming papa bear figurine was designed by Knud Kyhn for Royal Copenhagen in 1957, showcasing his mastery in depicting playful and lifelike animals. Marked with Royal Copenhage...

This very special large bronze was done by the highly respected artist of the Art Deco period, Pierre le Faguays (1892-1962). His works have always been some of the of the most sough...

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 vintage Murano art glass bowl. Nice large size in a unique shape meant to resemble a conch shell. Textured base with a twisted point to one side. Lovely coloring to the glass, fadi...

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...

Walnut on an African mahogany base 2021 Measures: 17.5 x 15.75 x 7 in. / 44 x 40 x 18.

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

Mounted naturally-formed Indian mineral: clear apophyllite An attractive specimen that reflects the light similarly to a multifaceted gem giving the specimen an unusual brightness. ...

Mid-19th century Gutta Percha Box with photo's and contemporary notes on Genealogy Fantastic mid-19th century gutta percha box with standing figures and a horse. Gutta Percha b...

A glazed stoneware vase, incised signature and studio mark to underside: [Farsta Kage Studio]

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...