Continental Europe - Decorative Objects

Pierre-Jules Mène - Bronze hunting dog France Bronze around 1870 Dimensions: H × W × D: 21 × 30 × 13 cm Description: Antique bronze sculpture of a short-haired hunting dog carryin...

Discover an exceptional piece tailored for discerning collectors seeking rare and singular objects. Benefiting from a meticulous, high-grade quality preparation, this Dicranurus stan...

Art Nouveau brass casket designed by Niels Dam Ravn in the 1930s. * Curvilinear bronze casket with floral motifs and fitted wooden interior box * Designer: Niels Dam Ravn * Manufact...

Set of two Swedish brass candle holders, model Liljan, designed by Ivar Alenius Björk for Ystad Metall, Sweden 1940s circa Signature engrav...

We present this splendid column vase, made in Italy, dating back to the early 20th century. The vase is crafted from polychrome glazed ceramic. The eye-catching decoration captures t...

Elegant Italian Murano art glass vase. Executed using the traditional Sommerso technique, the piece features a luminous gradient of opaline yellow and vivid green encased in clear gl...

Glass vase from the Samarcanda series by Lino Tagliapietra for Effetre Possible limited edition Good condition. Thank you

Vintage photo frame with hand blown clear Murano "Torciglione" glass border / Made in Italy circa 1960s Measures: Height: 13 inches / width: 10 inches / depth: 2 inches For photo siz...

Marvelous mid-century Murano large centerpiece in mouth-blown sommerso Murano glass in a stunning light emeral and amber color. This elegant and highly sculptural piece was designed...

Silver Plated Cigar Box or Jewelry Box - Art Deco Decorative Box - France 1930s Tall and elegant cigar box crafted in silver plated metal, and mahogany. Originally meant to receive...

Small Mid-Century Minimalist Carafe Vase from Marschner Kunsttöpferei, 1960s, in Very Good conditions. Designed 1960 to 1969 This piece has an attribution mark. Additional informati...

Set of 3 clear glass vases designed by Tamara Aladin. They are part of the Hamonikka series, one of the most simple but striking series created by the finnish designer in the 1970s...

Green glazed ceramic vase by Pol Chambost. Artist monogram under the base. Circa 1930-1940. H : 10.6’ x 6.7’ inches.

An outstanding example of Austrian Art Nouveau: Handcrafted liqueur set made of silver-plated brass. The custom-made crystal decanter is likely by Bakalowits – it can be removed fr...

Stunning centerpiece or vide-poches, designed and crafted in France during the 1980s. This handcrafted solid aluminum piece, featuring a crab on a shell, serves as a striking highlig...

An Italiane vase manufactured by Opaline Florence. Totally hand-crafted, opaline it's in perfect conditions. The orange and blue colors are typical of the period. The Vase is a strik...

Superb sommerso vase designed and produced by Petr Hora in the czech republic in the 1970s. Square blue glass vase handcrafted by the czech artist using the ...

A pair of Danish Modern stoneware candle holders with smooth shiny dark chocolate brown glaze. Simple modernist pieces to be used with tea lights or wide candles, or as small vide-po...

Antique Sicilian Opera dei Pupi Theater Marionette, ca. 1930s A large Sicilian theater (Opera dei Pupi) marionette, which is made of tin, wood and canvas ca. 1930s. The Sicilian Pu...

A beautiful art deco bronze vase with amazing patina. Made by Bowi brons in Sweden, 1930s. Great condition, with some light scratches. Stamped 'BRONS' and 'BOWI'.

Biedermeier picture clock with fountain mechanism Austria Oil on iron sheet circa 1830 Dimensions: H × W × D: 45 × 53 × 14 cm Description: This rare picture clock depicts a villag...

Elegant pair of Emperor and Empress porcelain figures from the Qing Dynasty, dating from the early 20th century. These two large Chinese figurines depict an imperial dignitary and h...

This striking Art Deco sculpture, “Atalante”, was designed by Jean DeMarco for the renowned Parisian foundry Max Le Verrier during the 1920s. Inspired by the legendary huntress of Gr...

Twin-C vase, clear grey and clear. Vase in soft resin designed by Gaetano Pesce in 1995 for Fish Design collection. Measures: L - ø 22cm x H 36cm Colours: Clear grey and clear. Mat...

Beautiful stunning Murano hand blown aquarium design Italian art glass sculpture. Showing two Jellyfish inside, in red and orange color, floating on controlled bubbles. A beautiful n...

Matched pair of early Disko metal vases designed by Just Andersen in the 1920s. * Pair of fan-shaped metal vases with vertical lines and lugs * Designer: Just Andersen * Model: D20 ...

Set of 5 beautiful hand blown german art glass vases. Designed by Heinrich Loffelhardt for Zwiesel Glass in the Bavarian Forest. Clear, blue and silver swirl glass with lots of small...

Exquisite vintage Bohemian crystal sugar bowl featuring intricate hand-cut designs. This stunning piece is crafted from clear crystal and showcases a beautiful pattern of geometric c...

Beautiful faux horn candleholder designed and produced in Italy, 1970's. This candleholder is a striking and distinctive piece that embodies the innovative spirit of the era. Made of...

Giant Trésor de Lancôme perfume bottle, Paris, display bottle. Large perfume bottle, Giant, Trésor de Lancôme, Paris, beautiful display bottle. H: 15 cm, W: 20 cm, D: 20 cm Please ...

Stylized bronze candleholder made by Lyfa in Denmark during the early 1930s. It features applied green verdigris patina. Is to fitted with 2 regular sized candles. Makers mark from L...

This jewelry box in precious malachite strikes with its sensual and unrepeatable traceries. Its bright tones of green - inspired by the ancient Bahria oasis dedicated to Osiris, godd...

A vase in stoneware designed by Wilhelm Kåge at Gustavsberg, the vase is 18 cm in diameter and in good condition except from a crack that goes through, it is mostly visible from the ...

A sculptural figurative vase with a round profile and expressive face in relief, crowned by leaf-shaped forms that create a striking, architectural silhouette. The glazed surface shi...

Beautiful piece of a canine statue portraying German Shepard. The statue was produced by Royal Dux company in 1960s in Czechoslovakia, one of the leading porcelain figurine makers of...

A 1940s solid silver photo frame with the original sticker 'Argenterie Torino' on the stand. The frame has an indented decoration throughout and solid wood stand and back.

A Native American stage of long horns of cattle, mounted on a wooden support, covered in saddle leather, hand-printed on the surface with a design in relief, depicting a head of catt...

Midcentury beautiful cylindrical decorative vase in glazed blue ceramic attributed to Aldo Londi for Bitossi. Vase cylinder decorated with several bands of organic and geometric impressed patterns. Made in Italy in the 1970s. Vase also retains original "The Seahorse...

Sculpture black cobra in ceramic and enameled ceramic in black finish with gold finish details.

Knud Kyhn, 1880-1969 Duck figurine of earthenware / stoneware decorated in polychrome colours. Standing on a teak wood plinth. Signed with monogram KK (Knud Kyhn), 1936. Unique pie...

Expertly crafted and finished by hand, our travertine bowls are a study in sculptural simplicity. This beige Travertine Eclipse Bowl XL is stun...

Sculpture French Coq made in ceramic, hand painted piece.

Vibrant cased-crystal glass large 'Pique Fleurs' vase with a cut-to-clear Art Deco decoration This design for vases is often called 'Pique fleurs' or 'rose-bowl' and is supplied wi...

French Majolica Birds Cache Pot Jerome Massier, circa 1900. Decorated with yellow flowers.

This large Italian majolica amphora is entirely handmade and hand-painted in polychrome, featuring an elaborate Renaissance-inspired decoration rooted in the traditional ceramic lang...

A beautiful antique Scandinavian bentwood box, known in Sweden as a Svepask, dating from the early 20th century and originating from the region of Västernorrland. Traditionally hand...

Pablo Picasso Petite chouette 1949 Pichet tourné H. 17 cm Larg. 21 cm R.A Terre de faience blanche, décor aux engobes, intérieur couverte bleu, blanc Tiré à très peu d'exemplaires E...

We are offering for sale a truly glamorous mid-20th century modern ceramic vase. It is a globular spherical vase produced in East Germany during the 70s, but which recalls, in style ...

An important hand-painted majolica centerpiece inspired by the form of the Greek krater, reinterpreted through the rich decorative language of the Deruta ceramic tradition. The surfa...

Beautiful modernist jewelry box designed and produced by J. Capo Esmaltes in Spain during the 1970's. This handcrafted woodbox with pink, blue and brown enamel details is a true work...

The sewing box dates from around 1930 and was made of solid cherry wood. The box can be extended in width on both sides, as can be seen in the photos. A very nice decorative object w...

Elevate your collection with this exquisite Chinese porcelain figurines inspired by the illustrious Qing dynasty. Crafted in a stunning wucai style, the figurine depicts a distingui...

While the birth of Christ is briefly told in the Gospel of Luke (2, 7) it is in the apocryphal texts that we find most of the elements and details that have then inspired artists. As of the 14th century and even more of the 15th century the subject of the Adoration of the Child replaces in Western art the scene of the Birth, much favoured in Byzantine art. Instead of being depicted lying with the new-born swathed in the manger, the Virgin is now kneeling, her hands joined in prayer in front of the naked child. This change was probably hastened by the popularity of the visions of Saint Bridget of Sweden to whom the Virgin allegedly appeared to show how she had given birth to Jesus (Visions, VII, chap. 21). Sheltered by a thatch-roofed structure the Virgin is kneeling in front of the Child Jesus. She wears a magnificent red dress under a large gold cloak. Her curled blond hair is partially veiled. The newborn is lying on a straw mat. Joseph is depicted with a parted beard and stands opposite from the Virgin. He wears a tunic and a coat with a purse hanging from the belt. His costume reminds us of the long journey him and Mary have accomplished to reach Bethlehem. Two other women are present. One is looking through the stable’s window to observe the Holy Family while another one kneels in prayer in front of the divine child. The rich costume of the lady might indicate she is a donator. However they could also both represent the women who took part in the birth of Christ, Zelemi and Salome. Salome, incredulous did not believe in the virginal conception of Mary and she is represented far from the scene. The artist has depicted her with an expression of doubt on her face. Zelemi, on the contrary, is a believer. She is rewarded by a place of honour at the heart of the scene, close to Mary. To the left the donkey and ox that have accompanied Mary and Joseph to Bethlehem observe quietly the scene. On the foreground two angels hold a scroll reading an excerpt from the Gloria : “/Gloria/ in excelsis /Deo/.” One of the angels wears a blue cape while the other’s is red Those two colours are very significant as during Middle-Ages blue symbolises hope and red charity. Together they express the hope in redemption thanks to the advent of Christ and his sacrifice to come. Above the main scene, up a cliff, a small shepherd lets his herd of sheep graze amidst the trees. He is framed by two walled cities. This wood carving is the work of a very skilled and inventive artist. The piece bears witness to his exceptional talent. The realism of the scene is emphasised by the amount of details depicted. The refinement of the carving itself is highlighted by the well preserved polychromy. This key moment of the New Testament is set in a contemporary context thanks to the clothes of the characters and the scenes of rural life. The universal dimension of the scene is intensified while allowing contemporary viewers to grasp its meaning more easily. This care for details, the picturesque realism as well as the extraordinary rendition of the cloths suggest it was made by a Flemish artist during the late 15th century. This relief can be compared with the panel of the Nativity from the Saint-Vaast altarpiece made by Jacques Daret between 1433 and 1435, today in Madrid’s Thyssen-Bronemisza Museum. Literature Louis Réau, Iconographie de l’Art chrétien...

Bruno Hrdy Realised in La Borne Circa 1970 unique handmade stoneware ceramic vase Signed Original perfect condition Height 14 cm Large 10 cm

Beautiful wooden wall plaque relief sign, made in the Brutalist style in Germany in the 1970s. This is a wonderful Zodiac sign. This can be used as a Wall decoration or as a decorati...

A stunning Murano art glass bowl from the 1960s, hand-blown by Luigi Mandruzzato at the Molatura Vetri Murano furnace. Crafted in the sommerso technique—developed and perfected in Mu...

Vintage Italian ceramic leopard sculpture, from 1980's. Hand crafted sculpture of sneaking leopard is created in glazed and hand painted ceramic. Very good/excellent vintage conditio...

Antique Egyptian stone bust 19th century This sculpture was purchased at a wine-producing château in Bordeaux. Good condition with good patina due to age. Shipping: 14 / 12 / 15 c...

Large lovely Mid-Century Modern Rattan Basket, Italy 1960s Very good condition.

The Disko vase collection, a testament to the artistry of Roberto Beltrami and his team, represents an extraordinary fusion of traditional Murano techniques and contemporary design. ...