Michigan - Decorative Objects

A unique hanging sculpture consisting of 4 interlocking squares set at random angles held in place with dowels. This piece was bought from mi...

1960s Italian bottleneck vase with a semi translucent bubbly milky white glaze and horizontal bands of volcanic glaze in lavender, yellow and burnished rust. We appreciate the 'lemon glaze...

A modernist stoneware glazed ceramic tea pot by Detroit artist John Glick of Plum Tree Pottery. Circa late 20th century. Glazed in earthtones. Artisisnal yet functional and makes a u...

Antonio da Ros Cenedese Fossili Incalmo Murano glass vase in black and amber glass decorated with orange cane segments.

Not sure how why or who. Detroit artist studio made large cast aluminum claw with sharp talons. Wonderfully eery and macabre. There is a drill bit cast...

Vintage Abstract Enamel Metal Sculpture 1960s Unique abstract metal sculpture circa 1960s. Spiral ribbon form with colorful blocks of applied enamel and melt coat brass on iron hai...

Asymetrically shaped polished aluminum bowl on small walnut base . Interior has been powdercoated .

Collection of 31 vintage " Festivo " candlesticks designed by Timo Sarpaneva produced by the Littala glassworks Finland . Glass textured in ice like shapes . Handcrafted work each...

Fine example of wood turning. Three sections of turned rosewood put together to form a wine bottle. I believe this to be early 20th century.

A Parzinger wrought iron candelabra. A lovely piece of lighting decor. This piece is freestanding, with a set of four legs in a square pattern. This candelabra has six candle nozzles...

A modernist contemporary cast bronze door knocker sculpture by Detroit artist Sergio De Giusti. A biomorphic abstract composition that makes a...

A modern mixed-media study painting on cardboard by Cranbrook artist Glen Michaels. Circa 2000s. Reminiscent of the Bricktown People Mover Station in Detroit. Glen was commissioned t...

A modern set of 3 modern ceramic vases or vessels. Attributed to a Cranbrook Art student, late 20th to early 21st century. A unique asymmetrical design with organic line patterns car...

Vibrant and whimsical, this Bitossi Trinket Box and Vase set features an eye-catching abstract fish pattern, beautifully hand-painted in bold colors. Crafted in Italy, these pieces s...

Immerse yourself in the opulence and artistry of these majestic ornate sculptural vessels designed by Capodimonte. Stamped on bottom "2090 Italy." Adorned with classical figures in v...

Nicely carved wall hanging sculpture depicting medieval castle turrets and towers . Carved in such a way to give the piece a three dimensional feel . S...

For your consideration is a stunning, abstract, steel and mixed metal wall sculpture, signed and dated by Christiane T. Martens, circa 1994. In excellent condition. The dimensions ar...

We are very pleased to offer a modernist vase marked Vetri Murano, circa the 1970s. This beautiful smoked hand-blown Murano piece shows its original logo sticker. The base is signed ...

A contemporary Murino blown glass green fan design by VIZ Art Glass Collections. Circa 2000s. Organic shapes and lines in various colors are found within the g...

Vibrant and rustic, this Ceramiche Toscane Italy Set includes a vase and pitcher, each showcasing the artistry of Italian ceramic craftsmanship. The pieces feature a stunning blend o...

A contemporary hand blown art glass sculpture by Mark Eckstrand, circa 1990s. Signed on bottom. A decorative bowl design with curved etches and a base inspired by ocean motifs. Mark ...

Fine free standing desk or dresser top glass picture frame . Cut glass embellishments on all four corners with flowered pattern midway on four sides . Glass buttons hold the backing ...

Three pieces of finely formed colored glass. Two are Swedish the pinched cylinder piece is Finnish. Tallest is 11" bulbous about 10 wide mouth vase 7.5...

This intriguing bronze sculpture signed ""Fu"" showcases a unique abstract form, mounted on a solid wooden base. The piece combines textured bronze elements to create a thought-provo...

Arthur Percy Cobalt Blue bulbous base Swedish glass bottle or vase . Manufactured by Gullaskruf Sweden .

Small-scale brass surrealist mask sculpture by Sculptura Inc 1961 Solid brass face mounted atop a three leg base Original metal tag to interior 3 inch width 3.5 inch depth 3 inch ...

Kay Bojeson guardsman figure. Hand painted white red with black feet. Sold by Laurids Lonborg Denmark retains original label. Completely original condition with little to no wear.

The Frantisek Zemek blue and yellow abstract glass sculpture with dual bowls is a captivating masterpiece that harmoniously blends form and function. Etched signature on bottom. Hand...

Vintage coastal cypress knuckle sculpture. Large and free standing . Naturally formed growth of Cypress wood . Works as a organic sculpture or green house element .

For your consideration is a magnificent, stainless steel table sculpture, of a reclining nude woman, "Little Goddess," signed by Jerry Soble, dated 1998. In excellent condition. The ...

For your consideration is a large vessel depicting figurative Native American motif of water is glazed in a high gloss black and copper finish with a sl...

An Artisan House Curtis Jere male silhouette metal sculpture. A lovely table sculpture of a male head. The head looks to the side with a stoic expression, topping the piece is a hat....

The Tinder Box is a small exquisite porcelain figurine that shines like a jewel. The figures are carefully created in great detail with much attention paid to the clothes and their decorations, the crutch, the cat, etc. This porcelain was based on the Hans Christian Anderson tale of “The Tinder Box”. A soldier is returning from the wars one day when he meets a witch. She tells him that she can give him riches, if he will do a favor for her. There is a hole at the top of a nearby tree. If the soldier climbs the tree, the witch tells him, and slides down the inside of the hollow trunk...

A stunning Art Deco glass scent bottle by Bohemian artist Heinrich Hoffman in 1926. A crystal-clear body of faceted form. A gold stopper with a “Nude-Dauber” beneath a fan shaped des...

A regal bronze with brown patina life size bust on a pedestal by famed American-British sculptor Sir Jacob Epstein. An exquisite example of modern & post-war British art. Circa early...

A motorcycle-riding Jesus, Hassidic Rabbi and Bob Dylan take to the road as Jesus literally takes the wheel. The expression of glee on all three character's faces as they get set to ...

SALE ONE WEEK ONLY The monumental "Lynx", the snarling cat, was modeled by Royal Copenhagen artist Knud Kyhn, and created ca. 1950. It’s a monumental piece and remarkably well-preserved with an expressive snarl. The figure is marked by Royal Copenhagen Denmark as shown and numbered 2487. It is in excellent condition with no damage. Knud Kyhn (1880-1969) was a very productive artist who throughout his life created works of art that are still valued all over the world. In Denmark, he is especially known for his many animal figurines, which he created through his many years of service at Royal Copenhagen. He worked for the Royal Porcelain Factory from 1903 - 1910, 1924 - 1932 and 1936 - 1967, interrupted only by a period of work for Herman A. Kahler in Naestved in the early 1920s and at Bing & Grondahl 1908 - 1915 and 1933 - 1935. He was a Danish painter, draftsman and ceramic sculptor. He was the nephew of the landscape painter, Vilhelm Kahn, and was educated at the Kunstakademiet and Kunstnernes Frie Studieskoler in 1904. He worked for the Royal Porcelain Factory, and a period with Herman Kahler in Naestved. He continued the tradition from the Fynbos and focused on animals and their movements as well as on the play of light in paintings...

A whimsical contemporary studio bronze sculpture titled “Mystic Encounter” by Joseph Quillian. Signed with an annotation of 59/350. Circa 1990s. A classic composition showcasing ocea...

John Glick is well-known for his beautifully rendered functional pieces of art. His decorative pieces, especially his large pots, are breathtakingly powerful objects. Glick's creative genius, however, is most exquisitely shown in this unique grouping of objets d'art. The Wall Hanging has a lovely classical scroll shelf. The objets on the shelf include an apple and pear - both fruits frequently rendered by artists from the Dutch Masters to Cezanne because of their perfectly balanced shape and rich colors. In addition is a small Greek or Roman styled dish used as an oil lamp. The other three objets are mysterious twisted tube-like organic shapes. John Glick, at one of his richest, creative bests. The objets are of various sizes, movable and can be displayed as desired. The size given is the overall size of both pieces and the objets d'art. John was an American Abstract Expressionist ceramicist born in Detroit, MI. Though open to artistic experimentation, Glick was most influenced by the styles and aesthetics of Asian pottery—an inspiration that shows in his use of decorative patterns and glaze choices. He has said that he is attracted to simplicity, as well as complexity: my work continually reflects my re-examination that these two poles can coexist… or not, in a given series. Glick also took influences from master potters of Japan, notably Shoji Hamada and Kanjrio Kawai, blending their gestural embellishments of simple forms with attitudes of Abstract Expressionism. He was particularly drown to the work of Helen Frankenthaler whose soak-stain style resonated with Glick’s multi-layered glaze surfaces, which juxtaposed veils of atmospheric color with gestural marks and pattern. He spent countless hours developing and making his own tools in order to achieve previously unseen results in his work with clay and glaze. Glick’s “Plum Tree Pottery” (now a designated historic landmark in Farmington Hills, Michigan) studio opened around 1965 and closed in the summer of 2016. It was a private studio space for John and a number of his students and assistants. He believed his shapes evolved guided by forces apparently outside his control. This was instinctual, intellectual and due to his openness to change, fusing into what he thought was the most positive force behind a potter’s approach: evolution and growth. Some have called it inspiration. John was not only a major figure in the Detroit creative community, but in the ceramics world at large. According to Shelley Selim in her book on John, “John Glick: A Legacy in Clay” John remains: “one of the most recognizable names in the field of studio pottery – known for lecturing, publishing, and offering workshops widely – and his work has been featured in well over a hundred local, national and international exhibitions since he was a college student in the late 1950s.” Along with this John has mentored over thirty studio apprentices over five and a half decades, received numerous grants and awards for his work, and has been prolific, with an estimated 300,000 ceramic wares throughout the world. He received his Masters from Cranbrook Academy of Art in Bloomfield Hills, Michigan, working with Maija Grotell, a legendary and influential teacher. Grotell was noted for her deep interest in the human connection to nature’s rhythms and patters. These ideas often grounded her dialog with her students including Glick, affecting, a profund and lasting influence on his future work. This famous Art Academy was designed by architect and faculty member, Eliel Saarinen who collaborated with Charles and Ray Eames on chair and furniture design. Numerous creative artists who are alumni of Cranbrook include: Harry Bertoia, Florence Knoll, Jack Lenor Larsen, Donald Lipski, Duane Hanson, Nick Cave, Hani Rashid, George Nelson, Urban Jupena (Nationally recognized fiber artist), Artis Lane (the first African-American artist to have her sculpture, "Sojourner Truth," commissioned for the Emancipation Hall in the Capital Visitor Center in Washington DC), Cory Puhlman (televised Pastry Chef extraordinaire), Thom O’Connor (Lithographs), Paul Evans (Brutalist-inspired sculpted metal furnishings), Eugene Caples (small bronze images/abstract), Morris Brose (Bronze Sculptures), Herb Babcock (blown glass), Larry Butcher (mixed media) and Lauren Anais Hussey...

Found in Italy, this Murano glass vase by VeArt is 10-1/2” tall and dates from the 1980s. Classic shaped vase with flare-neck in opaque, daffodil-yellow Murano glass is accented with...

Natural chunk of Colorado Aspen partially turned neck to create a weed pot but remaining wholly organic .

A rare pair of sculptural candelabras designed by David Zelman for Prologue 2000, Inc., NYC, circa 1980s. These dynamic pieces are crafted from brushed stainless steel, reflecting Ze...

For your consideration is a marvelous, 9/11 Memorial, metal wall sculpture, signed and dated by Curtis Jere, circa 2011. In very good condition. The dimensions are 26" W x 36" H.   

A handmade raku ceramic sculpture depicting a pomegranate. Signed on bottom (artist unknown). Circa late 20th century. Fired with blue and gold glaze. A luxurious decorative item. Fr...

Beautifully formed long tapering Rosewood dish . Hand carved from single solid piece of Rosewood . Unsure on its origins .

We are very pleased to offer a stunning, ceramic vase by designer John Bergen, circa the 1990s. This ceramic vase embodies postmodern attributes with its ...

Alfredo Zilch 1908 - 2003 . Studied at national school of fine arts under Mateo Saldana , German Gedovious and Diego Rivera . Officially appointed to found Taxco school...

A minimal postmodern abstract lucite sculpture on a stone base by sculptor Carolyn Goyette. Signed on base. Created circa 1980s. Connecting curved forms are attached on the stone bas...

A mid-century modern pair of Japanese hand painted porcelain sculptures designed by Goldscheider. Stamped Goldscheider Everlast Corp on bottom. Circa mid-20th century. Intricate deta...

For your consideration is a marvelous, bronze table sculpture, on an acrylic lucite base, depicting a nude woman, "Duchess," signed by Jerry Soble, dated 1999. In excellent condition...

A unique pair of ceramic Asian heads by Japanese artist Fumio Takasugi, circa 1970s. Signed on base. Hand painted with an intricate and stylized design. Th...

A vintage mid century modern candle stand. This playful little candle holder features an asymmetrical triangular 3 arm design with circular trays for each candle. Each arm and tray i...

A classic modern contemporary carved acrylic sculpture depicting geese in flight. A dynamic composition with movement and energy. Artist unknown. From a private collection. Dimension...

Well executed minimal and brutalist torch cut sheetmetal on round stock welded steel frame.

For your consideration is this stunningly intricate black and white hand signed Italian Murano glass vessel crafted in 2014 by artist Leone Panisson, originally purchased from the Ve...

These captivating pair of handblown (one orange, one purple) vases with iron holders. In very good condition. Dimensions: Purple: 5"W x 5"D x 11"H Orange: 5"W x 5"D x 13.75"H.  

Len Norman, American 20th century) the prestidigitator. Assembled and painted whirligig depicting a magician and body sawing act Measures: 23" x 27" x 12".  

A forged painted copper metal, abstract floor sculpture, with a metal coil design by Michigan artist Robert D. Hansen. Could be displayed indoors or outdoors. The perfect modern stat...

Elegant wood lined dresser box with hinged lid. Tessalated faux Horn exterior with brass trim. Interior is wood lined. Retains Maitland Smith label.

Four piece Japanese weed pot collection by Otagiri Mercantile Company Smallest measures: 3.25" H x 4.25" T. Largest is the details.