Manhattan - Decorative Objects

We are offering this Large Outstanding Estate Monumental Signed Original 19th Century Dresden Woman. German porcelain figural Woman With Intricate Lace and Rosettes throughout all Ha...

Patinated bronze bust of a distinguished Japanese gentleman in western attire, 20 by 12 by 10 inches, 43 lbs, signed Seiyo and dated 1928, the third year of the Showa era, ruled by E...

From Minggang Mine, Xinyang Prefecture, Henan, China Translucent purple fluorite in botryoidal formation with sculptural hemispherical aggregates covering both sides of its matrix. Measures...

19th Century French Pair of Ormolu Mounted Opaline/Opalescent "Bulle de Savon" Vases The pair is formed as elongated baluster vases with a flared rim, rounded shoulder, tapering bod...

A French Dore Bronze Mounted Peach Opaline Crystal Round Form Covered Box. The cylindrical form includes a flat-topped lid that fits precisely onto the base, joined by a decorative ...

From Dongchuan District, Kunming Prefecture, Yunnan Province, China Unique specimen of a sparkling, sharp, modified, metallic Pyrite crystals in concentric "rings" on a sphere of sh...

A pair of sterling silver candlestick holders, La Pierre Manufacturing Co., circa early-20th century, America. Classic sterling silver candlestick holders; a great pair for many dini...

Genuine Hybodus Shark Dorsal Spine This A complete fossil of Hybodus from Germany showing placement of spine. These large spines helped to support the dorsal fins of the shark. Hybo...

A French white marble and gilt bronze mantel clock. Signed A. Paris on face.

Edwardian Classical sterling silver picture frame. Rectangular surround with hand-hammered border and chased tube (vacant); bead and reel rim. Sides plain. With glass, silk lining, a...

Victorian Classical sterling silver bowl. Made by Gorham in Providence in 1870. Leaf-form gondola with tendril volute stem and tip. Pierced rudder. Cast figure of winged cherub manni...

From Mibladen, Atlas Mountains, Khénifra Province, Morocco Here is an exceptional world class specimen of a cluster of hexagonal crystals of dark red Vanadinites with glassy lust...

Ettore Sottsass was an influential Italian architect and industrial designer best known for founding the Memphis Group in the early 1980s. His work challenged the strict functionalis...

A porcelain jewelry dish vide-poche, Chinoiserie style, circa mid-20th century. A square white porcelain dish with gently raised sides, decorated in a tan hue, Chinoiserie scene/desi...

From Huanggang Mine, No. 6 Shaft, Keshiketeng Qi, Chifeng, Inner Mongolia, China Transparent dark-blue fluorite crystals covering front of gray quartz plate. The fluorite crystals a...

A 19th century antique Louis XVI style French Sevres Bisque Porcelain neoclassical Grouping of a Maiden and her Attendants. In the center is th...

from Dalnegorsk, Primorskiy Kray, Russia Large cabinet specimen of jet black sphalerite crystals in compound groups of parallel crystals on matrix with quartz crystals. 8.8...

Mid Century Italian bone white glazed ceramic cigarette box with a hand decorated lid featuring a stylized fern.

1939, Sweden. With archer handle pull on lid. Manufacturers mark on underside and engraving of "1939" on backside.

This 14.4 lb AAA quality Large Septarian Druzy Geode Egg from Madagascar features an exposed area lined with dazzling druzy quartz crystals, as well as a polished back side, providin...

Finely handcrafted in Murano, this glass bowl features the fine Murano glass-making techniques of Sommerso and acid-etching, creating a unique brown smoke and subtle iridescent color...

Aldo Londi for Bitossi ball vase, Italy, 1970s. Medium scale spherical vase glazed in lavender with tight hard-edge stripes in blue, turquoise, white...

A Wedgwood blue lustre bowl decorated with hummingbirds, designed by Daisy Makeig-Jones circa 1920. Daisy Makeig-Jones’s lustreware provided respite from the horrors of World War I...

Highly realistic and detailed sculpture of a parrot with gilt silver legs perched on an amethyst base. This beautiful piece measures 6 1/3'' in height by 3 3/4'' in depth by 4 1/4'' in width. We hand polish all items...

Glazed earthenware with hand-painted decoration in gold. Background: Einar Törning (1884-1941) came to Upsala-Ekeby in 1928, and worked in the painting hall. He was known for his s...

From Nani Hill, Loliondo, Ngorongoro district, Arusha, Tanzania Large trapezohedral crystal of transparent orange spessartine garnet with no matrix attached. Has lustrous faces with...

A well-made marble picture frame, Postmodern design period, attributed to designer Maitland-Smith, circa 1980s. Rectangular form executed in polished light-coral marble with natural ...

Art glass vase by Martin Potsch. Blue, white and clear glass spun in a swirl pattern. Etched signature on bottom.

from Elmwood Mine, Carthage, Smith County, Tennessee Transparent 3d cubic transparent purple fluorite crystals overgrown atop a cluster of metallic ...

Large Art Nouveau glass cologne with engraved silver overlay. Made by Gorham in Providence, ca 1910. Globular with short neck and everted rim in silver collar. Ball stopper. Symmetri...

From Mibladen, Atlas Mountains, Khénifra Province, Morocco Here is an exceptional world class specimen of a cluster of hexagonal crystals of dark red Vanadinites with glassy luster...

Large, AAA quality Septarian geode egg with an exposed area lined with scintillating druzy quartz crystal. The back side has been hand polished to a smooth high reflective surface. Septarian has a very calming and nurturing energy. It brings feelings of joy and spiritual uplifting. Septarian enhances clear communication with groups, making it easier to speak clearly and kindly. Septarian is also used to assist with communication with Mother Earth. It helps enhance intuition and foresight into future events as well. It's a stone of deep strength and thus a great grounding stone. Septarian is a geode that is a combination of yellow calcite...

From Joplin, Jasper County, Missouri, USA Lustrous large single 1 inch blue steel colored galena crystals on matrix enriched with quartz and yellow-metallic pyrite crystals. The gale...

From Joplin, Missouri, USA An aesthetic formation of interconnected cubic galena crystals bright metallic luster all on gossan matrix. Undamaged specimen, classic old locality. This ...

ABOUT IRIS The iris is a special and mysterious flower. Not only because of its striking appearance, but also from an artistic and historical point of view. It is also like a work of art, as though created by Mother Nature. The unique leaves of this plant not only create wonderful shadow casts, but also look as if they were painted by hand. It's no wonder that iris acts as the muse for countless artists, and can be seen in many famous works of art. The iris was first spotted in the time of Pharaoh Thutmose, in 1504 BC. He had the iris inscribed into the wall reliefs of a temple as a sign of his power, as well as decorating his sceptre with motifs of the flower. Since then, the iris has been a symbol of victory in Egypt. But the symbolism of the iris goes further than that. In Japan, the flower represents courage and is the symbol of the boys' festival. In Islamic cultures, the iris is a symbol of prosperity. In Europe, the flower was a popular weapon symbol in the Middle Ages and stood for chivalry. And in Christianity, the iris was seen as a symbol of the trinity because of its three-part flowers. With more than 300 varieties, the iris is now the most popular flower among growers and gardeners following the rose. Countless artists use the iris in their works and the flower is present in all eras. You can see the flower on furniture, vases, jewelry, fabrics, sculptures, coats of arms and much more. Did you know that the iris is also called the sword lily? It's not a coincidence that it used to symbolize physical and emotional pain and suffering caused by a weapon. We also see the flower in religious art, where it's often associated with Mary and Jesus. The iris is also associated with the Greek goddess Iris, where the flower symbolizes reconciliation and divine messages. This is also reflected in many paintings. Finally, the iris is also visible in Dutch and Flemish still-life paintings. This can be in a religious form, incorporated into an object or as a decorative flower. In the Art Nouveau art movement, the iris (along with other plants, such as the birch) was often used as an expression of feminine beauty. With its almost otherworldly appearance, the iris is perfectly suited to the Art Nouveau aesthetic and is featured in many well-known works of art. The poet of that era, Hermann Hesse...

Originally used as a butcher's trade sign. With mounting hooks on back. This head was previously mounted on the carriage house of Buatta's country house in Connecticut.

Pair of English Georgian sterling silver candlesticks, 1988. Each: Faceted and tapering socket mounted to baluster shaft with knops and pendant flowers; foot raised with lobed corner...

This 5.5-inch Agate Geode Sphere is a remarkable blend of natural beauty and geological intrigue. Polished to a glossy perfection, the exterior showcases ...

Hand Carved Elm Bowl

This visually intricate, handcrafted piece is a combination of contemporary design and classic Murano glass-making technique. The result is a stunning and elegant piece of glassware ...

Bitossi vase, ceramic, brushed gold, signed. Small to medium scale cylinder vase with textured metallic brushed gold glaze. The Bitossi factory mixed 24-karat gold to achieve the lus...

A beautifully glazed mid-century vase executed by Carl-Henry Stalhane for the venerable Swedish based ceramics firm Rorstrand. Signed.

A Curtis Jere modernist table sculpture. Patinated brass form with a marble base. With original signature.  

Stylized marble sculpture of a horse by the Italian sculptor, Amedeo Gennarelli (1881-1943), mounted on a wooden plinth with veneer.

With applied handles, blue iridescent with oil drops throughout, signed Loetz Austria.

A fine quality gilt bronze and porcelain figural mantel clock. The figure of a maiden placing a garland of flowers over the cherub’s head. Origin: French Date: circa 1880 Dimen...

An 18th Century Silver Mounted Mogul Hand-Carved and Beveled Rectangular Jade Box. The jade is the finest quality with a natural even green tone. It is beautifully hand-carved and ...

Lustrous rich translucent green cubic halite crystals on matrix.   Weight: 1.85 lbs, Dimensions: 8 x 3.5 x 3.5 inches

An exquisite light grey druzy quartz stalactite cluster with details in green celadonite and white quartz. This piece is very special due to it...

This wonderful porcelain sculptural group depicting children playing in an 'adult wedding’ conveys with surprising accuracy the emotional component of the moment, conveyed in the expression of children's faces. Dimensions: Height: 7.13 inches (17.82cm) With: 11.75 inches (29.37) Depth: 4.5 inches (11.25cm) Royal Vienna Porcelain. The Royal Vienna Porcelain Manufactory (German: Kaiserlich privilegierte Porcellain Fabrique) was a porcelain manufacturer in Alsergrund in Vienna, Austria. It was founded in 1718 and continued until 1864. The firm was Europe's second-oldest porcelain factory after Meissen porcelain, and for 25 years the two remained the only European...

Gorham sterling silver notepad holder. It measures 3 1/2'' in width by 1 3/4'' in depth by 1'' in height, and bears hallmarks as shown. During t...

Gem Apophyllite from Pashan Hill Quarry, Poona District, Maharashtra, India. Lustrous transparent bi-colored apophyllite crystals long with translucent pink stilbite crystals in a...

A pink stone disk, hand-carved in Indonesia, contemporary. Reminiscent of the traditional "Bi" disks omnipresent throughout Asia since prehistory to symbolize heaven and the cyclic...

A slim Onyx stone disk, hand-carved in Indonesia, contemporary. The two-color disk was cut and polished from a transversal cut of a larger rock, showing the irregular banding separ...

An elegant brass vase, hand-crafted in Japan, Showa Period. The finish is Murashido, a centuries-old technique that consists in quenching the cast brass in hot oil and smoke it with ...

From Shigar Valley, Skardu, Baltistan, Gilgit-Baltistan, Pakistan Large single crystal of transparent sherry colored Topaz with sharp complex basal pinacoid terminations. Crystal is ...

Italy, contemporary An exquisite blown glass vase, in the manner of Seguso Multiple layers of clear and opaline glass flecked with gold leaf (collar and base) and silver leaf (bod...

Finest quality Antique (19th century) gilt bronze centerpiece bowl supported by two cherubs among foliate scrolls and surmounted by a cherub holding a tembrel. 26 inches tall, 16 1/...

Extra large Poly Resin sculpture by Louis Von Koelnau signed and dated 1981 4 / 24 in the series. The beautiful abstract form is in a warm Amber / Orange tone. Great vintage conditio...

A Very Fine, Antique Mid-Century Modern French Baccarat (attributed) Paper-Weight Glass, Apricot Color Rectangular Shaped Box Mounted With a Very Fine Hand-Chiseled Ormolu Mounted Be...