Continental US - Decorative Objects

Arthur Umanoff for The Design Office of George Nelson for Howard Miller Desk or Table Clock. In great shape and running flawlessly! Been in use for about 6 months on my desk at th...

While shield and spear were central to African combat, this iron sword blade was most likely made to serve as a piece of trade currency. Many pre-colonization African currencies were...

Sleek and sensual, this large, extraordinary porcelain sculpture was created by Kai Nielsen, Denmark's leading figurative sculptor in the first decades of the 20th century. Nielsen w...

This stunning Art Deco picture frame features impressive build quality. The piece was expertly crafted in France, circa 1930. The polished chrome metal holders have a skyscraper desi...

Large English metal pitcher, late 19th century. A handsome early 20th century copper jug with a distinctive patina surface decoration. The large pitcher displays well with a lovely...

This stately patinated and fire gilt bronze candelabrum is of the finest quality, and retains its original finish. The figure of Nike (Winged Victory) standing on a gilt globe holds...

Vintage Dolbi Cashier Brass Abstract Sculpture of a Gymnast 1980s Modern Unique Dolbi Cashier sculpture circa 1980s Abstract gymnast mounted to a solid brass base Additional Inform...

Charming vintage Tonala pottery bird figurine is decorated with hand-painted decor of large floral motif on its back, framed with bands of blue pl...

A very cool MCM brass and leather long shoehorn in the style of Jacques Adnet by Arfango, circa 1960s. The piece has a brass handle and Horn attached by ...

Beautiful and Minimalist Jewelry box. This rare beauty is a unique box or decorative box that brings minimal shape with organic beauty. Constructed of wood panels that have been ligh...

A vibrant and commanding pair of Chinese guardian lions, commonly referred to as Foo Dogs, rendered in richly enameled famille rose-style glazing with an unusually bold palette of sa...

GILT BRONZE CORPUS CHRISTI Probably German, circa 17th century or 18th century 6 3/8" H Gilt bronze, later stand A small gilt bronze Corpus Christi following the tradition of thos...

19th century French bronze sculpture, Faison (Pheasant) signed "F. Pautrot". Bronze figure of a pheasant standing on a naturalistic base. Ferdinand Pautrot (1832 - 1874) was born in ...

This striking late 20th-century sculpture captures a quiet moment of introspection through a simplified, figurative form. Rendered in a crisp, bone-white finish, the piece features a...

Set of three candle holders with a circular saucer base and side handle. All refinished in antique bronze. Designed by Tommi Parzinger for Dorlyn-S...

Pair of Natural Striped Chambered Nautilus Half Shells Nautilus Pompulus Philippines; harvested in the 20th century Approximate size: 6.75 (w) x 5.5 (h) x 2.75 (d) in. Nautilus sh...

Vintage, 1976, weight-driven Piper grandfather clock. The clock has a West Germany Franz Hermle 451-053 85cm / 70.77 movement with a beautiful Westminster Chime. The chime goes on ev...

A Wonderful Botanical Heavy Classic Painted White Cast Aluminum Openwork Urn On Pedestal With Interior Tin. Urn 19 1/2" H x 14" Round Pedestal 12" Square x 34" H 3 Available, Each S...

Chinese Carved Peking Blue Glass Bird and Blossom Bowl on Stand, circa 1950 A Chinese opaque Peking glass bowl in a saturated azure or cerulean blue, circa 1950. The rounded body ri...

Antique Victorian Cranberry Glass Hand Painted Mantel Lustre Vase with Crystals. Circa Early 20th Century. Measurements: 13.5" H x 6.5" W x 6.5" D.

Extraordinary pair of fine glazed porcelain Foo dogs came to us out of an estate here in Savannah, Georgia, belonging to an old general that long ago brought them from Thailand. Used...

Carl Auböck Model #7228 Patinated Brass Vase Designed in the 1950s, this incredibly refined and sculptural Viennese vase is executed in darkly patinated and polished brass by Werkst...

Make a striking statement on a mantel, console, or buffet with this important antique fruitwood clock, crafted in Switzerland circa 1860. The exceptional timepiece is richly hand carved throughout, centered by two seated cherubs poised above the dial, engaged in a lively scene with a woven grape basket...

Showcasing intricate coastal folk artistry, this vintage mid-century urn-form sculpture is densely encrusted with thousands of small, natural pointed sea shells. Constructed over a l...

A beautifully curated set of five modernist candleholders by renowned metalsmith Thomas Roy Markusen. Each signed piece exemplifies Markusen’s masterful hand-forging techniques and m...

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

Clarice Cliff "Bizarre" collection for Wedgwood 1931 "SummerHouse" 120 shape vase hand-painted England with artist initials on bottom. This vase is based off the original and under l...

In an era when artists were capturing the exoticism and athleticism of modern dancers, such as Richmond Barthé's depiction of Féral Benga dancing with a large, curved sword or Paul Colin's drawings of Josephine Baker with her skirt of bananas, this sensuous presentation of a nude male dancer with a long spear stands out. The bronze was sculpted in 1926 by Brenda Putnam, who is best known for a series of bronzes showing children at play, often placed in gardens and parks. However, Putnam was ambitious to do more, leaving academic sculpture behind as she collaborated with architect Paul Philippe Cret to create the Puck Fountain for the Folger Shakespeare Library in Washington, D.C., executed a number of portraits in bronze, exhibited at the 1932 Olympics in Los Angeles, and created "The Crest" -- consisting of a a large male nude swimming...

This elegant Wedgwood creamware basket retains its original matching stand, an increasingly difficult combination to find together. Made in England circa 1820, both the basket and st...

French Majolica Palissy Cache Pot Thomas Sergent. Differents leaves on each sides. H / 4.2 inches , 4 by 4 inches.

Jonathan Adler Pop-Art Style 'Grand Tour' Urn Acrylic Sculpture, circa 2000s. A vibrant, maximalist statement piece by celebrated American designer Jonathan Adler, this "Grand Tour"...

This striking grouping of African bronze currency bracelets brings together three distinct sculptural forms, each enriched by intricate markings, openwork details, and a richly weath...

Modern chrome standing open grandfather fall clock étagère. This modern clock has three shelves, two in glass and the bottom is black. It has an inner do...

A stunning antique, circa 1880s, Dresden porcelain figural flower encrusted candlestick - candelabra mounted as a lamp. Exquisitely handmade and painted in Germany in the late 19th century, developed by Ernst August Leuteritz, the very finest of quality, exceptionally executed in the decadent opulence and sophisticated elegance that is Meissen Rococo taste, featuring sculptural seated putti holding fruit and flower motif, having an architecturally articulated shaped baluster shaft, tripartite base rising on high volute C-scroll feet, elaborately decorated in the most intricate floral and fiolate applied and relief decoration in rich polychome and brilliant gold leaf gilt accents. Early 20th century and later light fixture elements, professionally electrified and fashioned as a large luminaire table lamp. The candlestick drilled, standard mounted with adjustable two light post, topped with removable rod retaining remnants of original paint finish with distressed chippy paint patina, surmounted with matching ornate porcelain flower bouquet...

Carved wood powerful portrait of a Makonde man with a traditional lip plug in his upper lip, high carved cheek bones in the form of a finely carved helmet mask, with attached hair on...

Antique French hand-carved artist's model of an articulated wooden horse. Horse has articulated head and legs, neck is jointed, but does not move, and has a horsehair tail. Horse is ...

Vintage Moroccan Moorish Metal and Glass Candle Lantern Handcrafted small Moroccan glass lantern or Moorish pendant. Multi-color molded glass in green, lavender, blue and clear. Hurr...

This monumental vintage pineapple sculpture by the renowned artisan Hilario Alejo Madrigal is a masterwork of Mexican ceramic tradition. Standi...

This rare and visually striking slice of the Soledade Iron Meteorite showcases the intricate crystalline pattern that forms only after billions of years of slow cooling in the vacuum...

A fluid and sinuous depiction of Hercules the moment after releasing an arrow from his bow to kill the Stymphalian birds, it was one of Joseph Uphues'...

French Neoclassical cast bronze candlestick holder / candelabra featuring Art Nouveau styling with the figure of a young boy holding a torchiere above his head, on an ornate base. D...

English Arts & Crafts Bronze Seal, Cat & Mouse Motif, circa 1900–1930 A finely cast English Arts & Crafts bronze desk seal, surmounted by a sculptural mouse crouched at the top of t...

Tiffany & Co. porcelain round trinket box. Tiffany & Co. porcelain round map box designed for Tauck World, Made In France. The porcelain lid cover ...

This remarkable Aesthetic Movement ceramic shell dish, crafted and signed by Limoges, France, circa 1900, is a stunning example of artistry and craftsmanship inspired by nature. Cele...

Unusual pagoda form caddy finely figured veneers. Interior lids are original and match the exterior of the caddy, resting on brass ball feet

The unusual Petri Bud vase is handmade by artist Elyse Graham in her Los Angeles studio. This collection of vessels is inspired by our incredible and...

Vintage set of footed ceramic or pottery vases features elongated chalice forms with detailed textured surfaces; hand-applied drop shaped elements cover the vases' bodies, juxtaposi...

This Buddha is made of Amber resin. Amber resin possibly from Baltic area.

Vintage Cartier 24-karat gold-plated Art Deco travel quartz desk clock with alarm. Cartier Paris 24-karat gold-plated and lapis lazuli quartz travel or desk accessory clock is no lon...

A hand-carved marble ring on stand, contemporary. Made in Indonesia by local artisans. 16" Diameter, 20.5" High (mounted). Stand base: 10" W x 5" D

Italian Demijohn / Carboy originally used for transporting wine (ca. early 20th Century, Italy). Bulbous ballon/teardrop form composed of attractive emerald green free-blown glass ex...

Middle Eastern 19th century large scale Jewish Egyptian finely hand etched brass memorial bowl decorated with medallions with Hebrew inscriptions, pyramids, sphinx, and human figures...

I have seen the brass version of this doorstop many times, but never the early cast iron version! It is a cast iron fox from painted doorstop in very good ant...

Handsome leather and ceramic tobacco/weed jar and ashtray by Longchamp. Stamped "Lonchamp - France" with logo on the bottom. Beautiful green ceramic and perfe...

An American Studio Craft Centerpiece Bowl in Burr Horse Chestnut. This beautiful bowl features incredible burr graining with natural textural var...

A nice MCM drip glaze studio pottery stoneware vase in the style of David Cressey, circa 1970s. The piece is in very good vintage condition with no chips or cracks and measures 7.25"...

Beautiful, sterling silver, and guilloche enamel, desk/table clock with marcasites, Marked Germany / DRGM.

Handsomely carved solid mahogany decorative post. Vintage, and originally intended as a banister stop. This is a strikingly beautiful piece that can serve as an eye catching art obje...

Exquisite antique Worcester porcelain desk inkstand and cover in "dragons in compartments" or "bengal tiger" pattern. A stunning piece of English Regency chinoiserie in imari palette...

Beautiful vintage Murano hand blown bright sapphire blue and red band over white Italian art glass flower vase. The piece is documented to designer Fulvio Bianconi for the Vistosi co...