Michigan - Decorative Objects

Vintage Modernist Brown Ceramic Polar Bear Rare ceramic art sculpture c 1970s Minimalist polar bear form with dark brown matte glaze finish in the style of Gordon Newell Labeled Stu...

This dealer clock is tested, and looks to be working. The clock face reads, "Rolex Oyster Perpetual Superlative Chronometer Officially Certified...

Sculptural weed vase by Michigan artist Roger Sloan circa 1970s Executed in walnut with Sloan's signature inlaid oak root decoration and finely turned mouth Signed to underside 3...

Constructivist geometric sculpture by Michigan artist Stephen Veresh "Fanciful Molecules: A Meditation on Symmetry" Circa 1970's An architectural tabletop sculpture composed of step...

Archimede Seguso Artist Signed Murano Art Glass Nude Female Sculpture on hand blown original glass base. Signature on bottom of base as ...

Modernist bronze sculpture by St. Louis artist Mary Bolte circa 1950s Abstract depiction of two figures in lacquered solid bronze mounted to a wood base Signed and numbered 18/100 8...

A vintage ceramic bowl in a textured volcanic blue and green glaze made by Marcello Fantani for Raymor, Italy. Artist: Marcello Fantoni Distributor: Raymor Year: 1950s Origin: It...

Unique sculptural ikebana weed pot cluster circa 1970s Three conjoined vessels in stoneware with black abstract glaze decoration Signed by the artist 8 inch width 7 inch depth 5 i...

We are very pleased to offer this Italian burl wood box, circa 1950s, showcasing a richly dramatic swirling grain throughout. The box features a clean, architectural silhouette with ...

An antique pair of antique Burmese / Thailand marionette puppet dolls depicting a man and woman wearing traditional Thai silk and linen clothing. Fertility figurative folk art. A uni...

A stunning crystal glass piece designed by George Thompson for Steuben glass company. This 1953 item numbered 8063 features a wide, shallow bowl with a rippled glass base. This piece...

The Crowned Crane by Hutschenreuther- Selb is a richly rendered glaze painted in blue grays, maroon, pale yellow, brown and delicately rendered green foliage. In incised marks of the...

Unique two piece garden statue. Tiki style form sits in stand. Most likely cast cement.

Artist-made Mid-Century studio pottery vase sculpture circa 1970s Round form vessel with abstract geometric glaze design Circular voids with edges trimmed in braided jute rope and ...

PAIR Murano art glass Barbini Aquarium paperweight sculptures with fish and seaweed encased in the solid glass sculpture. The shorter bookend is 6.25 ...

Rare Signed Curtis Jere Brass Spray Sculpture with Bronze Bird on Quartz Base Three stemmed wire sprays with lower brass leaves and a perched bird in solid bronze Mounted to quartz...

A pair of modernist tables sculptures by Frederic Weinberg circa 1950s Cast bronze giraffe and gazelle Both signed to leg interior giraffe 3.5 x 3 x 11.5 inches gazelle 6 x 2.5 x 6...

This finely modeled gilded bronze sculpture depicts "Isabeau of Bavaria", rendered with elegance and authority atop a spirited horse. Executed by Emmanuel Frémiet—one of the foremost...

Collection of 12 early Black Forest roe mounts very nicely carved and great color and patination. Priced per mount. Check with us as our antler mount inven...

SALE ONE WEEK ONLY UNTITLED is an abstract blackened steel sculpture that has a continuous lively movement. The positioning of the heavy metal is suggestive of dance. There are similarities to the sculptors, Robert Sestok and Tony Smith, who both worked in bronze and painted steel with similar cut out pieces and abstract designs. Untitled has a joyous aura and its small size makes it a charming intimate piece. It might have been a maquette for a much larger piece. The design works in this 14" height as it would in a 14' height. There is a Letter of Certification that will accompany the sculpture. Tony Rosenthal (1914 - 2009) is best known for creating a staggering list of monumental public art sculptures. For over seven decades Tony Rosenthal created an arc of sculpture in a variety of sizes, styles and media, including wood, steel, bronze, brass, cement and aluminum. Every day millions see, enjoy and interact with art created by Rosenthal in cities around the world. In New York City alone, five Rosenthal public art sculptures have been beloved and visible 24/7 for over four decades, yet Rosenthal is not a household name. Art dealer Joseph K. Levene, told The New York Times, Tony Rosenthal "reminds me of a character actor. You know the face but not the name. With him, you know the art." Tony Rosenthal dedicated his life to creating art and actively created sculpture everyday in his Southampton, New York studio until he passed away at the age of 94, July 28, 2009. At nine Rosenthal learned the fundamentals of carving sculpture when his mother, an opera singer enrolled him in children's classes at the Art Institute of Chicago where he learned how to carve sculptures in soap. In 1936 Rosenthal earned a B.F.A. from the University of Michigan, and in 1952 became the first instructor of sculpture at the University of California, Los Angeles. In 1950 Rosenthal was recipient of the San Francisco Museum of Modern Art’s sculpture award; in 1967, Rosenthal received the outstanding achievement award from the University of Michigan and in 1963 a Ford Foundation Grant. 
After graduating from the University of Michigan, Rosenthal became studio assistant to Alexander Archipenko, the figurative master sculptor, casting bronzes in exchange for sculpture lessons; at night, Rosenthal taught evening classes in drawing and sculpture. In 1939, Rosenthal enrolled at Cranbrook Academy of Art, studying with Carl Milles, Cranbrook's sculptor in residence; there, Rosenthal forged friendships with husband and wife designers Charles Eames and Ray Eames and the sculptor Lilian Swann Saarinen the wife of architect, Eero Saarinen.   Decades later Rosenthal acknowledged his gratitude to Cranbrook by donating his archives to them. The Cranbrook Cube, 1984, a 90" painted aluminum cube is in the Cranbrook Museum collection. In 1942, Rosenthal was drafted into the U.S. Army; while stationed in Paris Rosenthal forged friendships with George Braque, Andre Derain, Le Corbusier and Constantin Brancusi, routinely organizing and accompanying groups of soldiers on studio visits. Through multiple visits to Brancusi's Paris studio, Rosenthal learned to create and forge metal sculpture...

A fine example of Victorian decorative art, this Bristol milk glass vase features a delicately hand painted portrait of a young woman in profile, framed within a gilt cartouche. Surr...

Solid acrylic lucite styled as a chunk of Swiss cheese . Small jewelry style mouse sits on top .

A handmade c. 1930 Sterling Silver Trunk Box by Fred Davis of Taxco, Mexico. This impressive box is in in the form of a trunk with applied bands of silver and fastened to the body wi...

Stunning blue glazed stoneware vessel by notable Michigan Ceramic artist Gawaine Dart circa 1970s A beautiful ombre of deep blue and turquoise glazes with contrasting black rim Ori...

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

Jade Carnelian and sterling cigarette box with decorative rooster top circa 1920‘S. Sterling is signed and numbered on the bottom. Amazing sterl...

New and made in Italy by Rina Menardi, this tall slender vase is 18” high and has a pale pistachio green colored glaze. Rina Menardi calls this shade of green Pistachio. The inside o...

Set of three artist made turned vessels in exotic hardwood Circa 1980s Crafted from Laminated mixed hardwoods in varied form with concentric grain patterns and deep rich tones Unsi...

Found in the US, this circa 1990 tall art glass vase has a wide, flared neck and blue green splatter pattern with accents of metallic gold. No fla...

Striking glass lidded trinket or jewelry box by Robert W Brown circa 1960s Teak construction with cobalt blue sculptural fused glass inset top 8" wide 4" deep 2" height

Deep blue Murano glass vase with gold base. Found in Italy, this circa 1960s Murano glass vase features a saturated heavy blue flared and ridge...

Unique decorative vessel sculpture by American craftsman Jay Whyte circa 1980s Executed in Red Oak Burl with organic form and sloped design supported by an integrated ebony stand Si...

A striking mid-century Italian studio ceramic vase featuring applied relief figures and distinctive rounded accents. This cylindrical vessel is glazed in a rich black, providing a dr...

Vintage Mixed Metal Brutalist Bird Sculpture 1970s Unique mixed metal bird sculpture in the style of Sergio Bustamante circa 1970s Feathered...

Set of three cylindrical tube candlestick holders circa 1960s Staggered height with tapered opening can be arranged as desired Additional set of 3 tubular design listed separately W...

Counterbalance floor mounted sculpture by Terry Lee Dill US, 2001 Titled "44" Fascinating multi part kinetic assemblage of individually balanced components that rest on precision-p...

Handsome collection of English Tole Items including waist paper, large tray, two planters.

Bring nature indoors. Large ball natural burl wood.

Vintage Oaxcan wedding bell attributed to Maria Martinez Mexico circa 1950's Adapted as a doorbell at the Charles and Ray Eames Case Study house Mol...

New Portuguese rustic ceramic vase features a wide, curved base with a triple neck and two pierced openings. Unknown maker. Interesting, sculptural p...

Unique and whimsical abstract kinetic table top sculpture circa 1970s Minimalist wire figure with a hand painted hat mounted to a brutalist foot base The movement is reminiscent of...

A sculptural silver-plated metal "Jug" and matching plate designed by Massimo Iosa Ghini for Argenteria Merano. Produced for Design Gallery Milan in 1989. Maker's mark on underside. ...

Edward Farmer New York Sterling and dragon carnelian art deco matchbox cover Signed as shown. We believe the original stone to be Carnelian, but are...

A modernist contemporary painted ceramic sculpture depicting a biomorphic face or mask-like form by Detroit artist Sergio De Giusti. A fascinating composition where the face seems t...

Sculptural vintage brass menorah candlestick circa 1960s Twelve conjoined tubular elements of various size and elevation, nine of which are candl...

This one-of-a-kind modern ceramic suspension sculpture is hand-built in high-fired stoneware in Detroit and produced as a unique work in 2024. Structured through repetition and vertical alignment, the composition explores reflection, gravity, and architectural rhythm. Happening Circle is composed of 66 individually formed stoneware elements, mirror-finished in platinum glaze and suspended from six stainless steel cables. Each cable supports eleven ceramic forms, creating a disciplined vertical column that reads as both sculptural field and spatial intervention. The platinum glaze produces a highly reflective surface that shifts with ambient light, oscillating between metallic density and luminous sheen. The repetition of form establishes visual cadence while maintaining structural clarity. The work is neither wall-bound nor floor-based — it occupies vertical space as suspended architecture. At six feet in height, Happening Circle asserts presence without massing outward. It defines volume through alignment and reflection rather than bulk. Handcrafted in Detroit using a proprietary platinum glazing process. Signed and stamped by J Schatz...

New and made in Spain, this abstract sculpture is ceramic with a matte finish. Standing over 30” tall, the piece has a ceramic cylinder shaped base with a metal support rod to displa...

Exquisite vintage Rosenthal Heron Crane porcelain is painstakingly hand-painted in pink, lavenders, gray and green with a delicate touch. Its pose is one of dignity and authority and...

Scandinavian wall hanging sconce set by Konrad Galaaen for Porsgrund Porselænsfabrik Norway circa 1960s Mosaic tile candle holder sconces in rich glazes of blue, turquoise, green, a...

Large unique ceramic vessel by Stig Lindberg for Gustavsberg Studio Sweden circa 1960's Cylindrical form with molten spotted glaze in contrasting oxblood and mossy green Signed to u...

"Jealously" is a porcelain figurine from Hutschenreuther of a nude woman and two fighting bears. Sculpted in exquisite detail by Karl Tutter whose name appears on the surface base. ...

Large abstract mixed media ceramic sculpture by Kaiser Suidan Studio 2001 Post Modern Memphis style design of mixed elements and colorful glazes with a rare incorporation of sculpte...

Signed with an original label Seguso Vetri D’Arte Murano Glass Red Sommerso Vase with gold leaf encased in clear. Notice the waffling effect and the glistening gold dust. Rare form f...

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

Whimsical carved figure of skin diver , spear fisherman . Decked in wet suit with spear gun and fresh catch . Hand carved in Italy late 1960s into the ...

Two 19th century Black Forest clocks, charming form, great old patina. Would look great in a library or office

Modernist parrot sculpture by Hattakitkosol Somchai circa 1970s Solid bronze parrot on perch with verdigris finish mounted to white marble base Signed and numbered 5.5 inch width 5 ...

Likely 1970s A designer friend referred to this as the 'magic baguette' and I started doing so after. You could also call it the leaning baguette. It has a stone (marble?) base. A s...

Vintage Prince Monyo Bronze Abstract Brutalist Sculpture 1970s Rare Bull Fighter sculpture by Prince Monyo Mihailescu-Nasturel (b. Bucharest, 1...

Large Vintage Lucite Brass Pendulum Mantel Clock 1970s A rare lucite and brass mantel clock circa 1970s Unique modern design with floating brass...