Manhattan - Decorative Objects

Large ancient Khmer Urn or Vase in a sober, Classic form. The piece has varied and beautiful coloration due to the effect of time, humidity and weather on th...

Showcase a genuine piece of Earth’s ancient history with this well-preserved Fossilized Trilobite on Matrix. This specimen highlights the distinct segmentation and iconic morphology ...

American Craftsman Gothic sterling silver casket, ca 1920. Plain rectangular with straight sides and flat hinged cover. Hand-hammered scalloped mounts folded around corners and termi...

This museum‑grade 55‑pound Aletai meteorite slice – Etched Iron with Widmanstätten Pattern is a rare opportunity for a serious collector. This impressive, large-format slice offers e...

Fine quality Louis XVI gilt and patinated bronze figural mantel clock of Venus with cherubs. Fine quality Louis XVI gilt and patinated bronze figural mantel clock of Venus with cher...

A Louis XVI style gilt bronze and marble obelisk clock with Napoleonic Military theme. Three crisply cast French Imperial Eagles adorn the clock and refer to the figure of an eagle on a staff carried into battle as a standard by the Grande Armée of Napoleon I during the Napoleonic Wars. The most impressive of the three sits atop the obelisk, echoing the original usage of the symbol by Napoleon's military. The roman numeral dial is surmounted by a suit of roman armor resting upon a boat and flanked by a set of fasces, an eagle soars...

Art Deco onyx blotter with bronze elk statue and fountain pens. The fountain pens are by Eversharp Inc. The tip of the pens are 14-karat gold. The bo...

Each finely painted on the front and reverse with Teniers-style peasants at various pursuits reserved within a shaped panel and elaborate tooled gilt border, and affixed on either side with a gilt-heightened foliate scroll handle. Chelsea gold anchor...

Intricately carved Black Forest Canterbury or magazine rack. Designed in a swirled leaf pattern with horned grotesque figures on each corner.

Applied snake wrapping around the vase.

European silver ornament, ca 1920. Single plain hollow stem sprouting 3 flowers with ripe, splayed petals and prominent stamen surrounding 3 tight and tall buds. A pretty, hopeful or...

A Fantastic Pair of 18th-Century Russian Dore Bronze Mounted, Rock Crystal, and Marble Three-Arm Candelabra with Dog’s Heads. Each candelabrum is set on a circular white marble base ...

One of a set of beautiful ceramics from Ciboure Pottery, this piece is inspired by antiquity—evident in its spare coloring and its stylized depiction of mythological creatures. Produ...

German Modern 800 silver box, ca 1920. Rectangular with straight sides and crisp corners. Cover hinged with tapering tab; cover top gently curved and inlaid with shagreen in geometri...

Ceramist Matthew Solomon was inspired by his wild garden, located in Sullivan County, New York. Using fine porcelain and glazes, which he crafted himself, he created sculptures of be...

An impressive ancient log hand carved into a tall sculpture whilst respecting the organic teak wood. We charred the smooth sections of this ancient teak root and left the inner secti...

Marked Elkington and Co. Dated 1850

Ceramist Matthew Solomon was inspired by his wild garden, located in Sullivan County, New York. Using fine porcelain and glazes, which he crafted himself, he created sculptures of be...

Paris Porcelain Egyptian Style clock, Bayeaux, circa 1830.

Limited edition art glass vase by Martin Postch. Clear class with gold dust inclusions. Etched signature on the bottom.

Each vase depicts a landscape scene on one side and a bouquet of flowers on the other.

Impressive pair of Chinese cloisonné presentation vases. These oversized pieces, more than three feet high, were traditionally used in temples and pa...

Art Deco Man with Serpent Hand-Carved Wood Sculpture Circa 1920s DIMENSIONS Height: 23.5 inches Width: 14.5 inches Depth: 8.75...

Abstract aluminium sculpture "Judith" No. 7306 by Jordi Bonet Signed and dated “73 Jordi” on the base; also signed and inscribed : Jordi Bonet 1/1 No. 7306 exemplaire unique on the b...

A substantial Italian Murano art glass bowl or ashtray in a transparent golden yellow hue, Midcentury Modern design period, artist unknown, circa mid to late-20th century, Italy. Thi...

Two pairs of German 800 silver 2-light candelabra. Made by M. H. Wilkens & Söhne in Germany, ca 1890. Each: tapering pillar on raised foot with spread c-scroll supports. Garland-entwined figure mounted to pillar top...

Magnificent white marble statue of an elegant woman pulling petals from a flower, as in the popular 19th century game, he loves me, loves me not. by the Florentine sculpture, Ferdina...

This rare Renaissance Revival garniture, consisting of a clock and pair of boxes in form of chalices with hinged bonnets, is richly decorated with numerous hand-painted medallions with portraits of medieval French...

Pair of Fouquet-Gueudet, French 0.950 (higher purity than sterling) silver 4-light candelabra made, circa 1865, richly adorned with stylized natural and floral motifs. They measure 1...

This Art Deco vase is teardrop shaped with a wide, lipped rim and features a dense overall pattern of stylized leaves and flowers in slight relief on a rich, black and brown ground. ...

Although unmarked, this rare and important, grand but at the same exquisite patinated bronze vase has just a very few little details, defying the shape of the handles, as well as the...

A Monumental Italian 19th Century Marble Sculpture of "Flora's Embrace", By Professore F. Galli. Flora's Embrace, an exquisite marble sculpture by the esteemed Professore Fortunato G...

The base with bronze bacchus masks.

A Fabulous and Monumental Pair of 19th Century French Louis XVI Style Baccarat White Opaline Crystal Baluster Form Flower Decorated Vases Mounted as Lamps. Each of these crystal lamp...

French Porcelain Kakiemon Cachepot, Chantilly, circa 1740.

With dragon head and ringed handles flanking a band of Chinese archaic masks motifs. Impressed Minton, signed Frederick Rhead (1856-1933).

A Pair of 19th Century French Louis XVI Style Ormolu Mounted Baccarat Crystal Celeste Blue Opaline Vases. Each vase is of amphora form with a wide upper mouth that extends downwards ...

A fine and important monumental pair of Sevres gilt bronze mounted, hand painted with extensive gilt highlights, cobalt blue porcelain vases and cover with lovers and landscapes on o...

This piece is one of Abraham Palatnik's (1928–2020) collectible vintage Mid-Century Lucite sculptures inspired by Brazilian diverse fauna. All made of acrylic and pigment. He was an ...

A very beautiful and rare pink and black rhodonite quartz jewelry box with bronze/brass frame and a midnight blue velvet interior, circa early-20th ...

Antique wood box originally used for storing valuables. There is no key however the original hardware is intact. Lovely patina and markings throughout...

A marvelous 19th century English Dore bronze mounted crystal bowl centerpiece with dore bronze bird handles, signed on the bottom, Osler. The crystal bowl...

Comprising of a royal blue hand painted porcelain clock garniture set. Marked Japy Freres Cie Med Honheur Mark in the back of the movement. Origin: French Date: circa 1890 Dimension: clock 18...

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...

A beautiful set of artist made starfish decorated with polished shells and encrusted Swarovski crystals by Douglas Cloutier. Original label.

The “Noche” vase, produced by Taller Maya, distills regional ceramic tradition into a restrained contemporary form. Hand-shaped from clay and finished in a deep black tone, its gentl...

The Light Turquoise Caviar Porcelain Vessel radiates calm and refinement through its serene color and intricate texture. Slip cast in fine porcelain and finished with a delicate micr...

Contemporary artist Val Bertoia's Double Vertical Spray Sculpture made in 2014. This Kinetic sculpture was made by cutting one grouping of stainless-steel wires that were made by Har...

According to Japanese folklore the fox, or kitsune, can assume human form to protect and trick humble country folk. Dating to the 18th century, this fox protects its own pup. Carved ...

1930s, Denmark. Art Deco bronze candle sticks by HF Ildfast. Makers mark on the underside. Priced and sold as a pair.

A white marble tray from India with beveled sides. Hand-carved in India in the late 1980s or early 1990s. Sleek and elegant, measuring 12 x 7 inches, this small tray is ideal as an accessories tray for a bedroom vanity, as bathroom hand towel tray...

Titled "La danse du tambourin, tête penchée à gauche" (or "The tambourine dance, head leaning to the left"), from the artist's series "Le jeu d'écharpe," this French Art Nouveau bisq...

This French Art Nouveau enameled and etched glass vase by Daum Nancy is a bright scene is dominated by two planes of mottled glass, golden yellow on top of deep purple, which togethe...

Pair of English porcelain two handled covered vases, Sèvres style, circa 1850.

With famille rose-verte decoration.

Modern silver and blue (possibly) Bakelite 8 x 10 frame. Actual height is 13 3/4"; width is 11 1/2". This striking Cunill frame is brand new and comes in the original box and wrappin...

A jade figure, early 20th century.

Don Quixote on horse on marble base. Signed A. Hussman.

Inscribed M. Marshall

Pair of English porcelain turquoise ground three-footed vases, Minton, Dated 1865. Each Horn-shaped leg with a different cameo bust. Impressed Minton.