Michigan - Decorative Objects

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...

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...

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...

Fun and nicely carved figure of a chef or short order cook in his chef whites with apron and hat . Holding skillet and fork . Hand carved in Italy late 1960s into the seventies . Thi...

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

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

Fascinating large mixed metal geometric cube sculpture Unknown artist circa 1960s Brutalist design with outer framework of welded steel and a contrasting brass interior cube Black...

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...

A stunning collection of three Scandinavian uranium glass 'Aurinkopullo' (or Sun Bottle) decorative vases. Made by Riihimaki (also known as Riihimaen Lasi O...

A postmodern metal steel pedestal, circa 1970s. Curved sculptural forms creates a dynamic base to display an item. A unique and interesting decorative item for a modern or contempora...

An Italian alligator desk set comprising a blotter, a letter rack, a letter tray, a desk pad, a pen stand, a desk clock with Roman numeral hours, a ...

An intriguing Mid Century Modern abstract figurative bronze sculpture attributed to Richard Kozlow circa 1960s Beautifully executed piece with excellent patina Unsigned 5.5 inches ...

Whimsical carved figure of a downhill snow skier . Bundled up with hat and scarf . Ski poles in hand . One basket on ski pole damaged . . Hand carved in Italy late 1960s into the s...

For your consideration is a beautiful, wood carved sculpture or statue of abstracted figures. In excellent vintage condition. The dimensions are 5" W x 8" D x 32" H.    

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...

A pair of vintage Gino Cenedese Vetri Murano frosted glass birds. This silly set of swans feature a lively pair of positions, one head down and the ...

Grouping of three stylized copper egg sculptures circa 1990s Patchwork copper clad eggs of graduated sizes fastened with brass rivets Unmarked 3 - 5 inch diameter 4 - 6.25 inch hei...

Large Sky blue with silver accent and Murrine decoration Murano glass studio Art glass vase. Very high quality.

Monumental blue and white floor vase or dramatic center piece 30" tall, 12" wide. We also have a large evolving collection of blue and white. Great ce...

For your consideration is a breathtaking pair of glass vessels or vases, made in Italy, by Seguso Vetri d'Arte, circa 1980s. In excellent condition. The dimensions are 11.5" diameter...

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...

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

Meiji Period amazing Japanese Cloisonne vase. Meiji Period (1868-1912). The reign of Emperor Meiji and the beginning of Japan's modern period. It st...

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...

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...

Large Gainey of Laverne California planter pot. Finished in a matte black glaze. No cracks or chips no drill through. Very clean exterior. Evidence of use...

Kay Bojesen wooden bear from the early 1950s in teak . Stamped Kay Bojeson Denmark Copyright . Kay Bojesen from the start in 1932 hand made animal figure toys in his small Copenh...

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...

New and made in Italy by Rina Menardi, this bouquet vase stands 10” tall. This finely crafted pottery has a saturated, matte teal green glaze inside and out, thin walls, and a sculpt...

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...

Nicely crafted 8 x 10 desk top picture frame with star decoration stamped into the stepped edge frame . Riveted construction for the upright stand . Stamped with Palmer Smith logo , ...

A mid-century ceramic vase by celebrated Italian designer Marcello Fantoni, showcasing his signature fusion of sculptural form and richly tactile surface treatments. Sided 'Fantoni I...

Fantastic large scale brutalist sculpture by anonymous artist circa 1960s Drip case metal and copper wire tree with figure on a swing Mounted to wood base / Unsigned Additional Inf...

An exceptional seven-piece desk set by Tiffany Studios New York, crafted circa early 20th century in the iconic Pine Needle Pattern. This finely detailed ensemble features warm bronz...

New and found in the US, this mouth blown art glass vase features an unusual shape and ombre shaded amethyst color. Vase is 12” tall and features a wide body that narrows to a small ...

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

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...

Large Murano Art Glass Vase in Gold Pulegoso glass with Gold Applied Handles. The vase has a ribbed design. Sophisticated style and execution.

An August Moreau bronze table sculpture. This lovely art nouveau table sculpture features a full cast bronze construction, sitting atop a beautiful tapered marble base. This vase dep...

Amazing peacock sculpture attributed to Willy Daro. Great agate stone feathers surrounded by gilt metal. The combination or the metal and the stone on the marble base makes this a tr...

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 ...

Circa 1930s Bohemian glass vase in tapered five panel shape with cut to red detailed design at panel borders. Unknown maker.

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 ...

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...

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...

Ercole Barovier for Barovier and Toso Cordonato D’Oro gold leaf pair of double candles. Very large and impressive pieces in a great technique. The nearly fifty year tenure of E...

Tall ceramic floor vase by Sheniar Abdullah Salman circa 1970s Organic form in gray glazed stoneware with incised upper detailing and applied m...

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

A pair of vintage Hans Bolling for Torben Orskov Optimism & Pessimism figurines. This is a cute little pair of mid century modern Danish table sculptures, by Hans Bolling. These litt...

This plaster bust depicts a woman in the classical manner, her hair drawn back beneath a wrapped fillet into a high coiled chignon. She is draped in a mantle that crosses diagonally ...

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...

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

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

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...

Copper waste can with Tulip design pressed into one side . Manufactured by Coppercraft circa 1970 . Please check images and ask questions this item is not new . Copper showing dark s...

The ceramic charger is an example of the kind of work by which John Glick became so famous. He was seduced by the effects of the reduction kiln, which decreased the levels of oxygen during firing, inducing the flame to pull oxygen out of the clay and glazes changing the colors of the glazes depending on their iron and copper content. In this way he achieved the rich gradients of ochre and umber and variations in stippling and opacity. It is signed by the artist and stamped with Plum Street Pottery #129 on the verso. 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...

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

Bright Red 22" tall floor vase produced by Blenko Glass . Triangular shaped body with 7.5" diameter flared opening . Color changes somewhat in different light between orange and red . William Blenko started a sheet glass company in 1921, in Milton, West Virginia because of low natural...

PAIR Ercole Barovier Murano Art Glass Shell Candle Holders in Opalescent glass. Both are hand blown and show slight difference due to being hand made. Rare to find a pair.

Found in Italy, this circa 2010 Murano glass tazza or pedestal bowl is marked Roberto Cavalli on the base. This pale amethyst pedestal bowl is 8.5” high and 16” diameter with subtle ...